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Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment is a live wedding music entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California. They offer a highly celebrated service to couples throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. From large corporate events to intimate wedding occasions, they have the style and versatility to present a stunning performance every time. Genre specialties include top 40, Motown, Soul, Country, Hebrew, and Latin Music.

Services Offered

With musical talent and event planning expertise, Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment offers a range of wedding services. Ceremony music, rocking dance parties, and two affordable live bands are all available to serenade you on your special day. Their ensembles are fully customizable and include male and female vocals, guitar, bass, keys, drums, and horns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Shah
Shah A. Married on 05/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An Unforgettable Night

Having a memorable band was the #1 priority for us when we set about planning our wedding. Ben Mallare, Chance, and their band provided an absolutely amazing experience. Communication was super quick and easy, and they were very clear about the options available for how small or large of a band we wanted on our wedding day. We opted for Chance and a 10+ piece for the reception, and a smaller group for the ceremony.

They were absolutely the best band I've ever experienced at a wedding - from the emotional songs during the ceremony to the high-energy conclusion for the reception, every song hit the spot. They learned the song we wanted for our first dance, and it was magical. The energy was perfect all night. Some of the older guests came up to us the next morning and told us the music and dancing made them feel like they were in their 20s again!

If incredible live music is important to you for your special day, I can't more highly recommend Ben Mallare Entertainment. Thanks for making our wedding night so magical!
Kim
Kim L. Married on 08/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny!

Fabulous!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this band..their energy, talent and ability to get the party dancing is incredible! They played for our son's wedding and we were blown away at how great the music was. Everyone was on their feet the entire time!
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Melinda A. Married on 06/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band Ever!

Believe the hype, this is the best wedding band, ever. For our wedding we chose a 7 person band with Chance as our MC. These musicians are unbelievably talented and their stage presence is beyond fun to witness. By the time the dinner service concluded, there was not a single guest in their seat the remainder of the night. Their music catalog and choices were perfect. The band performed all of our requested songs to perfection as well and even allowed some surprise performances by the Groom and the Groom’s parents throughout the evening. This is a wedding band that can enhance any wedding event into the greatest live music party ever. We hope to run into members of this band when we are guests at other weddings, this is a vendor for your wedding you do not want to pass up on.
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Team

Ben Mallare
Ben Mallare
CEO

Born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland, Ben founded Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment in 2014 and has performed for countless weddings, private and corporate celebrations in the years since. Ben splits his time between New York and Los Angeles and is daddy to three little pups: Milo, Jetty, and Dax.

Toft Willingham
Toft Willingham
Technical Director

Toft Willingham has been an entertainment industry professional since 2006. He has performed more than one thousand concerts across the nation and produced over thirty five albums. Toft joined the Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment team in 2018 and has helped facilitate events for clients such as 3M, Microsoft and Edward Jones. Toft resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife Eleni and daughter Didi.

Andy Robbins
Andy Robbins
Executive Coordinator

Hailing from Portland, Maine, Andy has performed professionally as a drummer/percussionist since 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from University of New Hampshire, and he has been teaching elementary music in Maine & California public schools since 2009. Andy currently resides in Los Angeles with his partner. They love cooking, crosswords, fancy coffee, kitchen dancing, and ALL kinds of travel!

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
NV VISUALS NV VISUALS Wedding Videographers

This is an excellent vendor. We highly recommend!

Solace Weddings Solace Weddings Wedding Videographers

A great company to work with. We highly recommend. Thank you Solace Weddings LLC

Emma + Josh Emma + Josh Wedding Photographers

Ben Mallare band was incredible.. they kept the dance floor going, and having a live band versus a DJ is such a fun addition to your reception. Ben and his team connected to the crowd, and were a pleasure to work with!

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