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We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Miranda Lambert, Ray LaMontagne, Prince, Shakira, Chicago and Tony Bennett, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows. Visit our website for upcoming showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE before booking. You can also tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Reach out to get started!

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The Bluewater Kings Band received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their performances at weddings. Clients highlighted the band's professionalism, energy, and ability to keep guests of all ages engaged and dancing throughout the night. The band's personalized playlists, adaptability to crowd preferences, and willingness to accommodate special requests were praised. Many couples felt that hiring the Bluewater Kings Band was a key decision that contributed significantly to making their wedding celebrations unforgettable and highly recommended them for others looking to create a lively and memorable atmosphere at their events.

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The Bluewater Kings Band received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their performances at weddings. Clients highlighted the band's professionalism, energy, and ability to keep guests of all ages engaged and dancing throughout the night. The band's personalized playlists, adaptability to crowd preferences, and willingness to accommodate special requests were praised. Many couples felt that hiring the Bluewater Kings Band was a key decision that contributed significantly to making their wedding celebrations unforgettable and highly recommended them for others looking to create a lively and memorable atmosphere at their events.

Caroline
Caroline Sent on 02/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Band!

My wife and I had BWK play at our wedding, and we could not have been happier with their service!

From the start, they were super organized and easy to work with. Their client portal and the guidance from Molly helped us think through the vision of our wedding. Molly was also really helpful in adding on last minute services when we realized we needed them.

Our guests (and us!) had an amazing time on the dance floor singing along and dancing the night away!
R
Robert Sent on 01/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Them!

Ask yourself this: “Do you want a wedding band that will exceed your expectations and keep your guests on the dance floor all night long? Or do you want a boring wedding where people leave early?”

If you answered yes, then hire them. If you answered no, then waste your money on a DJ or other band.

Devin and Ashley were phenomenal and their set list was second to none. Working with producer Molly was easy and she was so helpful.

Best wedding decision we made.
Kathy
Kathy Sent on 07/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Band, Unmatched Vibe

The Bluewater Kings Band was phenomenal—lively, talented, and fully engaged with the crowd all night. They brought incredible energy and had wedding guests of all ages dancing nonstop. The band not only performed beautifully, but they also read the room perfectly, keeping the celebration flowing and spirits high. We got so many compliments on the music. They truly made the night unforgettable!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 06/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band of all time

Choosing Blue Water Kings for our wedding was a decision we'd make again and again! From start to finish, their professionalism and incredible talent shined, making our celebration truly unforgettable.

The band absolutely curated the perfect playlist that had everyone on their feet, keeping the party going strong until close to 1 in the morning! Their ability to read the room and adapt was remarkable.

They were incredibly easy to work with throughout the planning process. They readily learned songs we requested in advance, which added such a personal touch to our special day. Even more impressively, they took requests from the crowd, ensuring every guest felt included and enjoyed the music.

The entire band was so professional and so much fun! Their energy was infectious, and they truly know how to engage with an audience. If you want a wedding band that knows how to MAKE the party and create an electric atmosphere, do yourselves a favor and hire Blue Water Kings. You won't regret it!
Fran
Fran Sent on 05/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So. Much. FUN!

Where to even begin with these guys & gals?!?! BKB made our wedding! In the lead up, Corbin was fantastic in getting to know us to get a feel of musicians to put together just for us. He gave GREAT suggestions and had such an uplifting, positive vibe that was very much appreciated. We were a little uneasy that we couldn't see exactly who "our band" was going to be until go-time, but he really put us at ease in explaining how the process worked and emphasizing how talented ALL of their musicians were. It helped push us over to signing the contract. We did a 7-piece and had the pianist play during our ceremony. They were all so, so talented and just really brought the house down when it came time to open the dance floor up. We've had so many compliments about how amazing the band was since our wedding night, which is exactly what we were aiming for! I was most appreciative that unbeknownst to me, my now husband surprised me with my brother sitting in with the band to play guitar and sing our first dance and the father-daughter dance. It's a memory I will forever cherish. He said that BKB was great to collaborate with "behind my back," and my brother said the musicians were great to work with on the fly. Thank you, BKB, for being such an integral part of our special day!
Lilly
Lilly Sent on 12/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

If you want a party, hire Bluewater Kings!

If you want your wedding to be a party, then for SURE hire the Bluewater Kings Band! We had such a great experience with their team from start to finish.

My fiance and I knew from the beginning that we wanted a live band at our wedding reception. After an initial informational call, we decided to move forward and sign a contract for a six piece band. From this point we were provided a personal portal to list all of our musical requests including our favorite artists, songs we wanted the band to learn, and even a do-not-play list.

The thoroughness truly paid off on the day of. The Bluewater Kings brought the PARTY! They read our crowd perfectly and ensured the dance floor was never empty. Their team played two longer sets during our reception and they cranked out hit after hit. They even accommodated a personalized performance from the father of the groom!

We recommend them highly for your next event!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding band!

I can’t say enough good things about Bluewater Kings Band! They truly made our special day unforgettable.
For the ceremony, the cello and piano duo created the most enchanting atmosphere. Their beautiful melodies set the perfect tone as I walked down the aisle, and many guests remarked on how emotional and lovely the music was. They also had an incredible selection of songs to choose from which made the ceremony even more personal.
During cocktail hour, the jazz trio elevated the mood even further. Their smooth tunes created a relaxed, classy vibe that everyone enjoyed while mingling and celebrating. It was the perfect backdrop for our guests to savor the moment and unwind before the festivities began.
Then came the reception, and wow—this 8-piece band brought the house down! They were energetic, engaging, and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. Their versatility in playing everything from classic hits to current favorites ensured that there was something for everyone. The crowd was buzzing, and we loved seeing our friends and family dancing and having the time of their lives.
From start to finish, this band exceeded our expectations and made our wedding a truly magical experience. Jessica was available for many calls to ensure that the day was perfectly tailored to our needs and I was really impressed with how we were really able to customize everything! Their planning page made everything so seamless and we had a great call with Jessica again the week of the wedding to make sure everything would go off without a hitch. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for talented musicians who know how to create an incredible atmosphere. Thank you for making our day so special!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 10/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very organized band with amazing stage presence!

We had high expectations for BWK and we were BLOWN AWAY by how amazing they were on our wedding day! We worked with Molly as our producer who was extremely responsive and on top of everything. BWK has a planning portal that we used throughout the process which kept everything extremely organized. They were extremely familiar with our venue which was super helpful as they were able to provide helpful recommendations on how to make the evening flow best music-wise.

We had a six-piece band which was a great size for our venue, with them performing at the cocktail hour and at the reception. They had amazing stage presence the whole time and really got everyone up and dancing. We were a bit worried that they play the same setlist for every wedding, but they really did curate to our music likes/dislikes (including the DJ portion). Our guests absolutely RAVED about them, and many guests said they hadn't danced like that in years!
C
Carolyn Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible band!!

We debated hiring a band vs DJ and we can truly say hiring Bluewater Kings was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Our 7 piece band blew us and all of our guests away - we couldn’t tear ourselves away from the dance floor! They read the crowd perfectly and kept the energy up the whole night. They are so talented and have a really wide range! The planning process was also great with them - Molly was very communicative and helped talk me through some of the questions and concerns I had with a band playing at our venue. We would highly recommend them to anyone who is even considering a band!! They truly made our night so memorable.
M
Matthew Sent on 01/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic band!

Bluewater Kings was great! They played the hell out of our wedding reception and had our guests on their feet until the night was over. The organization was extremely responsive to our needs, and sought out out musical preferences and priorities with a call ahead of our date. They provided MC services to help run our reception as well as AV for the whole event. They accommodated both a live performance and recorded audio for first dance songs (our only complaint being that they didn’t end up playing a specific audio file that was sent for the father/daughter dance). Overall, a great experience, and the music and dancing was the highlight of our wedding day.
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