Skip to main content
Weddings

About this vendor

Rich Burkholder
Rich Burkholder
Owner

No team details yet

Avalon The Band is a wedding band operating out of Holland, Michigan. Having performed at over 300 weddings, bandleader Rich Burkholder has assembled the finest experienced and professional musicians to create a world-class musical act. Together they strive to provide couples and their guests with a fantastic musical experience full of energy, excitement, and fun. Rich owns a music school, The Avalon Music Academy of Holland. The band is made up of Rich and teachers at the school, all of whom have degrees in music.

Services Offered

With an extensive repertoire of songs to choose from, Avalon the Band is ready to soundtrack your wedding celebration from start to finish. Every aspect of their performance can be customized to fit your needs and musical tastes and they will help you craft the perfect reception playlist. As well as live music, they also provide DJ services and use only the finest audiovisual equipment to ensure superior sound and lighting quality. Additional services include:

  • Learning new songs
  • Karaoke
  • Rehearsal dinner music
  • Wireless Microphones
  • MC services
  • Ceremony sound & music
  • Cocktail hour music

Wedding Reception Frequently Asked Questions

Can you provide MC & DJ services also?
Yes ,we provide a complete audio solution to your reception and also ceremony if desired. All MC & DJ services are provided. We provide wireless mics for toasts, prayers, and other announcements.

Can you provide sound and music for the ceremony and cocktail hour?
Yes, we have multiple sound systems and are able to setup in different locations concurrently. We can provide microphones & music for ceremonies and cocktail hours. We have many different music options with our musicians on staff including acoustic guitar & vocals, string quartet, classical guitar, & jazz trio.

Can we choose the song list?
Absolutely. You can be as detailed as you'd like with guidance on songs to play or not to play and when they should happen. We can learn any songs for special music as needed.

Do you meet with each couple?
Yes, Rich Burkholder will meet with you in person if possible or online (Zoom, FaceTime) if distance is an issue. He will go through the timeline for your day to make sure everything happens on time. You can spend your time enjoying your special day and Rich will take care of the schedule.

What do you wear for weddings?
We've performed at weddings of all shapes and sizes. We'll customize our attire to the feel of your reception. Suits, tuxes, smart casual, whatever the feel of your reception is, just let us know and we'll fit right in!

How loud is the band?
We use the latest technology in audio including wireless Ipad mixers to ensure that we are at the proper sound level for the venue. We check in multiple times throughout the evening to make sure you are comfortable with our sound level.

How long do you play?
Our sets are customizable to your timeline. Common set times are 3 x 50 minutes or 4 x 45 minutes.

Do you allow special guests?
We do as long as this is prearranged beforehand. If you have a friend or family member who needs accompaniment at the ceremony, we have musicians for that also.

Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we do!

Follow on:

Deals

Availability

No availability details yet

Looking for the perfect match?

Continue browsing vendors

FAQ

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Cocktail Hour Music
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Still have questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

Wedding couple

Reviews of Avalon The Band

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Rich and Avalon the Band are highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. They are praised for their professionalism, excellent music, and positive vibes. Guests were impressed with their diverse set of genres and ability to keep the dance floor full all night. The band is commended for their attention to detail, personalized service, and ability to accommodate specific requests. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Rich and Avalon the Band for their exceptional performance and contribution to a memorable wedding experience.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rich and Avalon the Band are highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. They are praised for their professionalism, excellent music, and positive vibes. Guests were impressed with their diverse set of genres and ability to keep the dance floor full all night. The band is commended for their attention to detail, personalized service, and ability to accommodate specific requests. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Rich and Avalon the Band for their exceptional performance and contribution to a memorable wedding experience.

Blake
Blake Sent on 09/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Band!

Avalon the Band made our wedding a dream. They were able to quickly figure out music preferences and keep the vibes going all throughout the night. Absolutely loved how they made sure things were going according to plan by checking in with us, they learned specific songs to truly bring our vision to light, and were professional/courteous. We recommend them highly to anyone looking for a band!
Mandy
Mandy Sent on 07/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Avalon Band

Way beyond the music! Rich brings not only musical talent, fun, professionalism but, a peace of mind. The assistance with ceremony mics, leading the flow of the evening, as well as, taking time to know us to make the evening extremely personal. Guests continue to tell us how personal the evening felt. Nothing canned and Rich played a big role in that for it to be a night of relaxation and joy.
The sound is exceptional and ability to read the crowd is incredible.
Rich and the Avalon Band will bring all their talents to your event for you to breath and enjoy!
Selga
Selga Sent on 06/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision ever!

Hiring Avalon the Band for our wedding was the best decision!!! Rich and the guys were so easy to work with and a lot of fun. All our guests loved them as well, we keep getting more and more compliments. They played all the right songs and brought a great energy to our party.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

15
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
illustration message review

Are you interested?

Team

Rich Burkholder
Rich Burkholder
Owner

Map

Location

Why use Weddingwire to message vendors?

  • Messaging our verified vendors on WeddingWire is complimentary, safe, and secure.
  • Effortlessly manage vendor communications and planning details in one centralized location.
  • Our mobile apps ensure you can stay connected with vendors anytime, anywhere.
  • For customized pricing and package information, messaging the vendor directly is the quickest way to get the details you need.

Other vendors in Grand Rapids for your wedding

Wedding Vendors

Responds within 24 hours