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  • Party Down Live Entertainment

    Stop, drop, relax and let us bring the fire to you! Party Down Live is the premier choice for electrifying live...Read more entertainment. With a talented lineup of musicians and captivating vocalists, they deliver an unforgettable experience at weddings, corporate functions, and private parties. From...

  • Velvet City Sound

    If you're looking for the perfect soundtrack for your big day, you've arrived!You want an upbeat, professional, and...Read more personable band that guarantees a seamless planning process, a smooth flow of events on your big day, and an unforgettable dance party - all at a competitive price. With years of...

  • Level Up Entertainment

    Level Up Entertainment is a global Entertainment company providing DJ's, emcee's, and LIVE BANDS!! Our team has created...Read more unrivaled entertainment experiences for over a decade. Your wedding is sure to be one of the most magical days of your life, and our team will be honored to turn your dreams into a...

  • The Last Nites

    Next live show- Friday, May 17th, 7pm-10 at Red Lion NYC! The Last Nites are a music lovers party band serving NYC,...Read more Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, Connecticut upstate New York and just about anywhere else! We play a refreshing mix of songs that stray from the same wedding band standards that you have...

  • Nationwide Coverage

    After 20 years of servicing the entire US, Nationwide Coverage presents a talented and versatile wedding cover band....Read more With an extensive ensemble and 100s of songs in their repertoire, they can cater to any style of wedding. Nationwide Coverage's performances are filled with energy, letting all of...

  • Peter and the Master Keys

    Peter and the Master Keys is a wedding band based out of New York City. They are able to appear as a trio, a quartet, or...Read more a seven-piece group. Having played an array of prestigious events, they certainly know how to put on a show that lives up to expectations. Owing to their love of performing, they...

  • UTOPIA BAND

    UTOPIA BAND is the ultimate Classy, Charismatic, Soulful, Funky, Jazzy, Versatile, Smooth but Sexy, perfect for the...Read more occasion amazing professional Audience Engaging, Interactive Dance and Show Band that specializes in Wedding Receptions, Corporate and Civic Events. UTOPIA BAND has excells in...

  • PROJECT ORANGE MUSIC

    Based in New York City, New York, PROJECT ORANGE MUSIC provides live music for weddings. This team strives to be more...Read more than a wedding band, but a full-service concert experience. Services Offered We at PROJECT ORANGE MUSIC offer a variety of music genres from Top 40 to classic rock, hip-hop, Motown,...

  • Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music

    Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music is a New York-based wedding entertainment provider with options for both live bands and...Read more DJs... or a combination of both! Services Offered Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music brings a captivating performance to parties & events, including ceremonies, cocktail hours, and...

  • The Honeymooners

    The Honeymooners, located in East Aurora, New York, serves as a western and central New York wedding party band. The...Read more experienced band can cover songs from the past seven decades that range from today’s top hits, popular ballads, and tunes from the 1950s. The Honeymooners take great pride in creating...

  • The Mystic

    Mystic Music is a wedding band based out of Bellmore, New York. They pride themselves on being one of the best live...Read more cover bands in the tri-state area. The band is comprised of eight musicians, four male vocalists, a female vocalist, and a full horn section.The band is not part of a big orchestra and...

  • Ready-or-Knot

    If you are a fan of the band "Az-Izz and Creativity" you are sure to Love "Ready or Knot" Band!!! Since the merge with...Read more the band Az-Izz, R-o-K has become a force to be reckoned with. Based out of Mobile, AL. R-oK is an Incredible 8 piece group that consist of three vocals (2 Male and One Female) and...

  • Dexter Lake Club Band

    Dexter Lake Club Band is a New York City-based “anti-wedding band”, known for their non-cheesy approach and highly...Read more curated, and constantly-evolving song list. From early soul to classic rock and current hits, they do it all without resorting to the cookie cutter approach that makes most people...

  • Emerald Empire Band

    High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters,...Read more infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Emerald Empire are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece...

  • Mod Society

    Mod Society is THE hottest wedding band based in Brooklyn, New York. NEXT SHOWCASE IS Thursday Dec 21st, 7-10pm at The...Read more Red Lion on Bleecker St! Packed dance floor, non-stop dance party, every guest raving after the last song; If this is your vision, say hello to Mod Society! We are an award-winning...

  • Party of Nine

    Party of Nine is a wedding music ensemble based in Buffalo, New York. Offering a highly energetic collective of...Read more experienced entertainers, this group can help keep your party going all night long. They perform hits from all types of genres, letting you choose the setlist for your long-awaited...

  • The Sweet Tooth Jazz Band

    The Sweet Tooth Jazz Band magically elevates your party to a celebration that your guests won't soon forget. With more...Read more than 10 years of experience entertaining audiences with pizzazz and sophistication, they are Union Square in New York's best for fun and upbeat vintage music. The band was founded...

  • Mariachi Flor de Missouri

    Based out of Buffalo, Missouri, Mariachi Flor de Missouri is a lively wedding band that can fill your event space with...Read more enchanting Mexican music and mariachi covers of your favorite love songs. With trumpets, violins, guitars, and amazing vocals, these musicians will provide a unique entertainment...

  • Up2Somethin'

    Up2Somethin' Igniting Rhythms Since 2010 🕺💃 Get Ready to Move and Groove! 🎤🎺 Meet Up2Somethin', the electrifying 7-piece...Read more band hailing from the vibrant musical scene of Rochester, NY. With a passion for funky dance music that transcends decades, we've been setting stages ablaze for 12 incredible...

  • Republic of Music

    Based in La Mesa, California, just 15 minutes east of San Diego, Republic of Music is a wedding band that also offers DJ...Read more services. The group delights in sharing their talents with couples and their loved ones on their special occasions. This personable band and their passionate vocalists strive to...

  • JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band

    JK Entertainment Featuring the JK Band is a joyful wedding and party band based out of Jericho, New York. They pride...Read more themselves on their amazing lead and harmony vocals, as well as their exuberant personality, irresistible rhythm and flawless horn section. They’re skilled in a variety of musical...

  • Big City Horns

    The most in demand Wedding & Special Events Party Band in Upstate NY, the Big City Horns is the ultimate live...Read more performance band bringing star power and infectious energy to every event. This 9 piece party band is continually voted in the top 5% of wedding bands in the nation by the Couples Choice...

  • TMA Band (The Morning After)

    TMA Band is New Jersey’s Award Winning Wedding and Corporate Event Entertainment Specialist. "DELIVERING THE MOST...Read more TRUSTED, HIGHEST QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT 5 YEARS RUNNING" TMA voted 2021 "Couples Choice" award winner (WeddingWire.com) TMA voted 2020 "Couples Choice" award winner (WeddingWire.com) TMA...

  • Around Town Entertainment

    Around Town Entertainment is a full entertainment company specializing in live music for all types of events in the New...Read more York metropolitan area. The company offers five wedding bands consisting of professional New York musicians and vocalists, each providing an energetic yet sophisticated...

Wedding Music Bands

Whether you envision a small ensemble as your wedding guests dine, or a large, lively band to provide the soundtrack as you dance the night away, the wedding music you choose is an important element of your Big Day. While musical tastes vary, we can all agree that there’s nothing quite like music to set the desired mood at an event.

Couples have two major options: hiring a wedding DJ or finding the perfect live wedding music band to anchor the celebration. Along with playing any requested tunes and providing essential entertainment, a DJ or wedding music band leader also ensures that your event moves smoothly and fluidly from one amazing moment to the next.

If you decide to go with live music, selecting the right band is crucial. Here are some things to consider when picking your wedding music band.

Choosing the Best Wedding Music Bands

Although your wedding venue may have a list of musicians that they work with, you may not be limited to the names on it. Check the contract to see if you can bring in outside musicians. Also, be familiar with any noise restrictions at the venue, or the need for extra power supplies or any other equipment for your band. Keep in mind that a band will likely take up more space than a DJ, so make sure there are ample accommodations. As with other elements of wedding planning, the more information you have available about your wedding music band in advance, the more smoothly your actual event will run.

Couples should be aware that wedding live bands tend to be more expensive than a DJ – but this is a good area to splurge. A live band provides a rich sound and is a memorable option for your reception. Before booking, ask any potential bands if they are performing at any public events in the near future. If so, you can see them in person and decide if they fit your style. Otherwise, ask for some videos of past performances. After searching around, reading reviews and possibly seeing potential wedding bands perform, you'll be ready to make your selection.

Selecting Songs for Your Wedding Music Band

Before your event, we recommend giving your chosen wedding music band two specific song lists. One should be songs and musical genres you absolutely want to hear, along with when you want to hear them (such as processional, recessional, first dance and mother-son/ father-daughter dance). The other list should be songs and musical categories you don’t want them to play.

Give some thought to your guests in attendance. While nobody is disputing that it's your special day, you also want your friends, family and loved ones to have a good time. You might add some classic songs and/or fast and slow songs to encourage everyone to dance.

WeddingWire offers plenty of resources for finding the right wedding live band to suit your musical desires. Don't forget to check online reviews for advice from couples who have previously hired your band. Start your search and find the live wedding music to complete your celebration!

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