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Cafe Wha? Band is a wedding musical ensemble operating out of New York City. Based in the heart of Greenwich Village, this seasoned musical group has kept audiences on dance floors for over three decades. They have become renowned for their renditions of timeless classics and contemporary hits and are ready to provide your day with the perfect soundtrack.

Services Offered

Cafe Wha? Band is available for weddings throughout New York City and beyond. With a wealth of experience, they will customize their performance to fit your musical tastes and align with your one-of-a-kind vision. They are the perfect accompaniment to every stage of your celebration, including your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They use only the highest quality equipment for superior audio quality and will also learn any special requests for a fully personalized musical experience.

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FAQ

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

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

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

Learning New Songs
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)?

4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
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
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of Cafe Wha Entertainment

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Cafe Wha received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their outstanding performances at weddings. The band members, especially Hap, Mike Latham, Ben, and Ernie, were highly praised for their talent, professionalism, and ability to keep guests on the dance floor all night. Reviewers mentioned exceptional communication and seamless coordination with the venue, making the planning process stress-free. Guests were thrilled with the diverse music selection, high energy, and personalized touches that made their weddings unforgettable. Overall, Cafe Wha was described as the best wedding band choice, creating magical and fun experiences for couples and their guests.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cafe Wha received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their outstanding performances at weddings. The band members, especially Hap, Mike Latham, Ben, and Ernie, were highly praised for their talent, professionalism, and ability to keep guests on the dance floor all night. Reviewers mentioned exceptional communication and seamless coordination with the venue, making the planning process stress-free. Guests were thrilled with the diverse music selection, high energy, and personalized touches that made their weddings unforgettable. Overall, Cafe Wha was described as the best wedding band choice, creating magical and fun experiences for couples and their guests.

Jayne
Jayne Sent on 05/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever! Made our wedding epic!

Hands down the best investment we made for our wedding. Cafe Wha? absolutely KILLED it at our wedding and we had SO MUCH FUN thanks to them. So many guests reported to us that this is the best wedding band they've ever seen. The dance floor was packed all night with guests of all ages. My husband and I literally missed eating dessert because we were going too hard on the dance floor. Every single song that came on we would freak out with joy and excitement, singing along. The band involved us in the festivities by coming onto the dancefloor and having my husband and I sing into the microphone, the horns players came down and played right next to me, the main singer had me start a conga line, and then they called us up to boogie onstage with whoever else wanted to come for the last song. Oh and they do an excellent horah! They made us feel so special and listened to our requests in terms of must play and do not play. Every single band member is beyond talented and we want to be friends with them all. WORTH EVERY PENNY! OBSESSED! INCREDIBLE! :)
Peter
Peter Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

SHINE Band Brought the Party!

The SHINE Band was a huge reason why our wedding day was such a success. Every single person we talked to after the wedding mentioned how amazing the band was. We had a blast and were on the dance floor the whole time. They were very accommodating and helped provide the sound for a special performance for my Wife. They were excellent communicators and were able to take our music tastes and come up with a setlist that enabled every age group to have a blast! The band came into the crowd and interacted with everyone, which brought the party to a whole new level! Book this band for your big day!
Glstrandberg
Glstrandberg Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable Energy – Best Decision We Made For Our Wedding!

Cafe Wha absolutely made our wedding. From the first note to the last song of the night, the energy, talent, and charisma they brought to the stage had every single guest on the dance floor. Their setlist was incredible—spanning decades and genres seamlessly—and they knew exactly how to read the crowd. People are still talking about how fun and high-energy our reception was, and it’s all thanks to them. And they also went above and beyond accommodating some specific requests we had, in order to make our event even extra personal and special.

Professional, insanely talented, and so much fun to work with—booking Cafe Wha was one of the best decisions we made. Truly unforgettable!
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