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Big City Horns

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Music During Breaks
Willing to Travel
Mary
Francesca
Lizzie
Julia
Nicole

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

The most in demand Wedding & Special Events Party Band in Western & Upstate NY, the Big City Horns is the ultimate live 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 Awards.They are the first choice for upscale weddings. BCH works with every couple to coordinate all planning, timing and details of the event ensuring a flawless and stress free night for the bride and groom. They share their years of experience providing expert consultation in all facets of the wedding day.

With state-of-the-art sound and lights, the Big City Horns incorporates choreography with award winning musicians and vocalists to provide a dynamic and engaging entertainment experience that keeps the dance floor packed all night. Their A-list talent includes an American Idol finalist, internationally acclaimed musicians who have performed with major national touring acts and a choreographed horn section that will wow every guest with their wall of sound and engaging performance.

BCH plays the perfect blend of dance music incorporating today's top charting hits with R&B, disco, funk, rock, soul, Motown, swing and country. They also provide the hottest DJ mixes to keep the party non-stop! From an elegant cocktail hour to a full blown after-party, no matter what you envision for your event, the Big City Horns is dedicated to creating an experience you and your guests will never forget!

The Big City Horns specializes in private functions including Social Events; Weddings, Corporate Galas; and Fundraisers.

Services Offered
Big City Horns works with couples and event planners to design the perfect reception.

Their services include:

  • Learning new/custom songs
  • MC Services
  • Professional DJ services during breaks
  • Ceremony music
  • Cocktail music
  • Willing to travel
  • State-of-the-art Sound/Lights//PA system
  • Fully Insured

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Weddings with this vendor

Jenny & Robert's wedding
Jenny & Robert
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FAQ

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

Reception Music

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

Reception Music

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?

Caribbean
Classic Rock
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of Big City Horns

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Big City Horns received exceptional praise from multiple reviewers for their outstanding performance at weddings. Reviewers emphasized the band's energy, talent, and ability to keep guests dancing all night, creating an unforgettable experience. The band's diverse music selection, professionalism, and attention to detail were highly appreciated, with special mention of personalized touches, engaging performances, and seamless coordination with the couple's preferences. Reviewers highlighted the band's instrumental abilities, vocals, stage presence, and ability to customize setlists to cater to varied tastes and keep guests of all ages engaged, recommending Big City Horns for any event, especially weddings.

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Big City Horns received exceptional praise from multiple reviewers for their outstanding performance at weddings. Reviewers emphasized the band's energy, talent, and ability to keep guests dancing all night, creating an unforgettable experience. The band's diverse music selection, professionalism, and attention to detail were highly appreciated, with special mention of personalized touches, engaging performances, and seamless coordination with the couple's preferences. Reviewers highlighted the band's instrumental abilities, vocals, stage presence, and ability to customize setlists to cater to varied tastes and keep guests of all ages engaged, recommending Big City Horns for any event, especially weddings.

J
Jamie Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best in Buffalo

If you want a band at your wedding, look no further. This band is LIGHTS out!! All I wanted at my wedding was to dance the night away with my people and that is exactly what I did with Big City Horns.

Ben was fantastic to work with! So friendly, always available, and extremely organized! He MC'ed our entire wedding from start to finish. Ben played music for our ceremony, and we had 3 guys from the band play light jazz during our cocktail hour. Every part of this group is amazing. Ben and Maria's vocals are next level! I HIGHLY recommend you have them sign "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. It was incredible! My guests are still talking about it!
Book Big City Horns. You will NOT regret it!!!!

Thank you guys again for making my wedding everything I dreamt of!!
Jamie
Mary
Mary Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An awesome group!

Big City Horns was awesome to work with, and I'd recommend them to anyone for their wedding/event! They were super easy for us to talk to and get along with, and they totally understood our vision for our wedding reception. We got tons of compliments from our friends/family on how much they enjoyed the band as well!
Francesca
Francesca Sent on 01/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book Big City Horns! The Best!

We will never EVER regret booking a band for our wedding! If you want your guests on the dance floor for three hours straight, book Big City Horns! Ben was so easy to work with and made planning seamless. What sets them apart from other bands is they come as a nine piece band and they have the ability to play so many genres of music. We chose to go with live music for the cocktail hour which helped start the party off just right! Their energy is unmatched and they made our night 10x the fun. Don't hesitate, book Big City Horns!
Lizzie
Lizzie Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Big City Horns Made Our Wedding Unforgettable!

We cannot say enough amazing things about Big City Horns! From the very first song to the last dance, they had everyone on their feet the entire night. Their energy, talent, and stage presence were absolutely incredible. Every musician was outstanding and the horn section truly brought the party to life!
They played a great mix of classics and modern hits that appealed to every guest, and the dance floor was packed all night long. So many of our friends and family are still raving about how amazing the band was and how much fun they had!
The band didn't just perform, they created an experience we will never forget! If you want your wedding to feel like the best celebration ever, hire them! You won't regret it!
Julia
Julia Sent on 08/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best ever Big Band!!

Ben Baia., Big City Horns is a very cooperative, polite, engaging. The band played all of our requests expertly!
All our guests complimented on providing this wonderful band, instead of a DJ. Ben and Maria both called to make sure we were all in sinc with what we wanted and made really nice recommendations, also.
Ben added a surprise extra touch that you’ll just have to hire them and see for yourself, I don’t want to spoil it. I promise you’ll be so happy.
The band definitely, without a doubt , made our beautiful wedding a memorable occasion.
Thank you, again, Big City Horns…..Ben Baia
M
Michele Sent on 11/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding band!!

We had Big City Horns recently play at our wedding. We can’t fully express how wonderful they were!! Everyone was on the dance floor. Ben and the rest of the team sounded great and kept the party going all night! Nothing beats live music, and these guys absolutely kill it! Highly recommend Big City Horns for a good time!
B
Barbara Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kept the Party Going!!

Big City Horns was amazing—well worth the expense for our wedding. Guests raved about the music, were up dancing all night, and the reception had just the energy we hoped for. Ben took all of our requests into consideration and coordinated music for our ceremony, performed light jazz for the cocktail hour, and then of course hosted an amazing live performance for the reception, plus incorporated our playlist during the dinner break. We loved when the band came out on the dance floor with the guests. Was a memorable night that we’ll never forget—highly recommend!!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 09/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding band!

Big City Horns made our wedding day and reception absolutely amazing! From the initial booking to our planning meeting and up to the day, Ben was extremely engaged and detail oriented to things we never would have thought of! Big City Horns brought the best dance party ever and we had so much fun! They tailored the set list to our vibe and all of our guests could not say enough great things about the band. Ben and the Big City Horns truly made our day so special and we can’t thank them enough! :) We would highly recommend them for any event but especially a wedding! With such a wide variety of music that the band can play, they will be able to make your event how you choose. The entire band is extremely talented, could not recommend them more!
Mary
Mary Sent on 09/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best night ever!!

The highlight of our wedding reception!! We did not leave the dance floor all night! We could not have imagined a better wedding band than Big City Horns who had everyone up and dancing the night away. Ben and the band were absolutely amazing and we haven't stopped thinking about how perfect our wedding reception was because of the music!!
K
Katie Sent on 08/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Band!

Big City Horns is hands down the absolute best band to have at your wedding! We cannot say enough about how fun they made our reception; the dance floor was packed all night and everyone was raving about their talent. Ben was incredibly responsive and professional throughout the entire planning process and made sure that everything from cocktail music, to introductions, to the set list was tailored to our taste. Would recommend them to everyone!
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