Big Ray & the Kool Kats

It's a shame I can't give 10 stars for each category above because I would. From first meeting Ray to the end of the event it was pure professionalism. Our wedding was a Jewish/Hindu event. The band played a beautiful Hora that had everyone up and dancing. Then Ray arranged to have his band learn and then play spectacularly a Hindu rock song that we had requested in advance - and the singer sang part of it in Hindi! (The Indian guests were in awe and thought the song sounded amazing!). The band can plan anything and did - Hard rock, Sinatra, Motown, beach music, Country and Western. Ray is incredibly nice - polite to everyone. He's an excellent MC - keeps the party going - he also had to learn some hard names to pronounce and got them all correct. He offered to have part of his group play during the cocktail hour and they were super. Ray arranged the sound system for the ceremony. Included in his price was the lighting for the stage that the band performed on which was a very nice touch and saved us a lot of money. His band had, I believe, 5 different vocalists (all excellent!) which gave a beautiful mix to the song presentations. The volume was perfect. Loud enough to excite and get people in the dance mood, but nobody complained that it was too loud. So many of my friends came up to me and said excitingly "Where did you get these guys? Amazing band!"
Ray was incredibly personable. - we called him on his cell phone many times during the planning process and he was kind and helpful - never rushed or bothered - he sincerely likes to talk to his clients and do what's best for them and the event.
My take - flowers, food, clothing, drinks, all add to an event but without a good band it's not going to happen. The band makes it happen, and you've got to go with Big Ray and the Kool Kats - you will not be disappointed! We thought they were the best of the best!