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Billy Buchanan is a charismatic wedding band based in St. Augustine, Florida. Billy Buchanan was a born entertainer and strives to make sure that you and your guests don't stop dancing until the night is really over. Billy and his band’s musical talents are akin to Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Bruno Mars and other soul, blues, and rock superstars. Billy does solo performances, but also has a 10-piece band at the ready for whatever your wedding day calls for. This allows you to choose from a wide range of musicians that fit the mood of your wedding day. It will be hard for your guests to stay seated when Billy and his band take the stage.

Services Offered
Billy Buchanan is a soul-stirring wedding entertainer and band that wants to be there to help you celebrate your love. To do this, he offers many services so there's never a dull moment during your wedding day. A few of these services include:

  • Rehearsal dinner coverage
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Cocktail hour coverage
  • Reception coverage
  • Music during breaks
  • Lighting
  • Sound/PA system
  • Learning new songs
  • Sample music
  • Instrumentals
  • Vocals
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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

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
Funk
Motown
R&B / Soul
Rock

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Billy Buchanan

Brittany
Brittany Sent on 05/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great job, timely, very kind, and of course great singing!

We had Billy and his band for our wedding reception, he was amazing! Everything we asked, he made sure went off without a hitch! Phenomenal job!!
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Ashley Sent on 10/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Pure talent!!

We saw Billy perform summer of 2019, so when it came time to planning our wedding some months later, we KNEW we had to have Billy! His energy is palpable and his groove is infectious. What we didn’t know at the time, was how gracious and kind Billy and his team would be. Due to the pandemic, our wedding was not able to happen however, we are thrilled we got to interact with Billy and his team. They are not only professional but compassionate people.. and that says a lot about their character. Without a doubt, if you are considering booking Billy, look no further - you will be more than happy with the service and performance.
Malori
Malori Sent on 01/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Too many great things to say!!

I can't even begin to describe the dream team that makes up this group!! First, Sharon was SO AMAZING to work with leading up to the wedding. Literally, she is a bride's dream! As a couple, our major goal was to find a band that fit our relationship and we found it with this group. They were SO MUCH FUN! We haven't stopped getting compliments since the wedding. The entire group is incredible, their song list is made up of insanely fun (and never cheesy!) wedding dance songs, they learned our kind of out there first dance song and killed it. The list literally goes on and on! We can not recommend these guys enough!
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Suzie Sent on 04/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Billy Buchanan was a breeze to work with. He has a very accommodating agent and everything went off perfectly. Billy and his band are so talented and were so much fun. (I chose a five piece band, although you can choose more or less.) My guests danced every dance and they're still talking about the band. They forgot about the food, the flowers, the dress, but not about the band and all the fun they had dancing. Book this band and you will not be disappointed!
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Lisa-Marie Sent on 07/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
In November 2015, my brother-in-law got married in Gainesville, Fl and had hired Billy Buchanan & Free Avenue as their wedding band. We had so much fun dancing and singing along to all the music they played, we knew we needed to hire Billy for our wedding too! They more than exceeded our expectations! We asked them to play a mix of Motown, modern and country for us and they delivered. At one point, Billy asked us if we wanted any slow songs and we said absolutely not, everyone was having so much fun dancing! Music is important to both me and my husband and we knew a great band would set our wedding apart. Thank you so much Billy Buchanan & Free Avenue, our guests are still talking about our wedding!
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Rachel Sent on 06/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Billy and the band were amazing. One of the best parts of our big day. Our guests were raving about how good they were. Their agent was really fab too - she helped us to feel really comfortable that everything would go smoothly on the day. Billy learned a number of songs for us and played the perfectly. They have a great style of their own too - talented and first-class act. Thanks Billy and the Band!
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Chris Sent on 06/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you like good music :) then this band is Awesome! They energised the wedding party which helped put a massive smile on every ones face! Look forward to seeing them play again in the near future!
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Mac Sent on 03/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Let me save you some stress and trouble while looking for a band: book Billy Buchanan and Free Avenue. Book them now. I'm a music guy, so having a solid band was my number one priority at my wedding. We wanted rock, funk, motown, and modern music. We also wanted someone who could get a crowd pumped up, with good showmanship but not cheesy, and keep everyone dancing. We spent a lot of time looking for bands and never found one we were totally confident with. When we saw some of Billy's work online, we were hesitant because there wasn't a lot of content to review but we liked the glimpses of his personality and his musicianship was solid. So yeah, I was nervous and hoped we had made the right decision, because you never know. Billy B exceeded all expectations, all of them. Do yourself and your party a favor, hire them. 6 months later, people are still talking about how much fun they had at the wedding and not in an insincere or socially obligatory way, it was just an absolute blast and we owe much of that to Billy. Immediately after the show, my brother and his fiance booked them for his wedding. So stop reading this and just hire them.
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Rhiannon Sent on 01/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Great band! Full of energy and kept the party going all night long.
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User2511452 Sent on 01/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Billy and the Band were terrific. This was the second time I had heard them.
Great group of musicians. Wish I could listen to them every night!
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Awards

38
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Julie Herman Events Julie Herman Events Wedding Planners

Billy is amazing! I was hired to coordinate a wedding for an out of town bride. All of there vendors were in various states and no one had worked together before. I was a bit nervous about keeping everything on track not knowing the performance of the vendors. Billy arrived early to work out any kinks and immediately put me at ease. He helped me keep everything on track and followed my timeline to a T. The band provided excellent entertainment and kept everyone on the dance floor way into the evening! I highly recommend Billy for your wedding or event!

Lisa Presnell Productions Lisa Presnell Productions Wedding Planners

Billy Buchanan & Free Avenue are excellent! Very professional and extremely talented. They provide an experience for the guests and I would highly recommend them for any event.

Sarina Durden Beauty Sarina Durden Beauty Wedding Hair & Makeup

Billy Buchanan is pure energy and entertainment. I've worked with Billy on several events and everyone is always having a great time during because of the talent and energy he brings. Everyone is dancing and enjoying the party when he's there. Billy is also very easy to work with and a true professional! There's no other band for weddings and events!

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