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Craig Scott Entertainment

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
Katherine
Eleanor
Jamie
Clare
Emily

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Craig Scott Entertainment is a boutique entertainment company based in New Jersey that represents some of the top entertainers and musicians in the metropolitan area.

Services Offered
The experienced team of event producers at Craig Scott Entertainment have the knowledge and resources to build off of your ideas and create an unforgettable Wedding.

Offering a variety of bands, DJs and specialty acts, their multi award winning roster includes:

  • Party/Cover Bands (ranging in size from 3-15 pieces )
  • DJ packages: Emcee, comprehensive music selection, professional sound equipment, wireless microphones, and continuous music.
  • DJ / Band Hybrid - combining the best of best of both worlds.
  • Ceremony music
  • Cocktail Hour music
  • Broadway Stars- imagine having the stars from The Broadway stage performing just for you.
  • Specialty Acts: Dueling Pianos, Steel Drums/Calypso, Latin Bands, Blue Grass Fiddlers, Dickens Carolers, Italian Singers

Everything is tailored to your style wedding and venue.

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Weddings with this vendor

Phillip & Vincent's wedding
Phillip & Vincent
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Christina & Henry's wedding
Christina & Henry
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Alysha & James's wedding
Alysha & James
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FAQ

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

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

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

Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of Craig Scott Entertainment

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Craig Scott Entertainment's bands, musicians, and DJs are consistently praised for professionalism, clear communication, and accommodating requests. Reviewers say live bands packed the dance floor, engaged guests, and performed varied genres; DJs received similar praise for energy and collaboration. Ceremony and cocktail musicians were lauded for talent. Highly recommended.

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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.

Craig Scott Entertainment's bands, musicians, and DJs are consistently praised for professionalism, clear communication, and accommodating requests. Reviewers say live bands packed the dance floor, engaged guests, and performed varied genres; DJs received similar praise for energy and collaboration. Ceremony and cocktail musicians were lauded for talent. Highly recommended.

Katherine
Katherine Sent on 07/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

INCREDIBLE experience with Craig Scott Band!!

I cannot begin to imagine our wedding without the Craig Scott Band!!! They were simply INCREDIBLE in every way! Nick, Scott, and the team really know what they are doing and their guidance and ideas really made our wedding what it was. We chatted with several bands but after our initial call with Scott, we just knew CSB had to be it! In the months leading up to the wedding, Nick would call to check in often and was SO helpful and patient as we tried to decide on instruments/entrance songs. He was also integral in helping to develop our timeline and I am SO happy we went with his suggestions -- such as, to have our guests up and dancing before we make our entrances, invite everyone onto the dance floor directly following our first dance, etc, as their goal is to keep the energy UP and it is exactly what they achieved! I was a bit hesitant to have the band learn our first dance song, but Nick assured me they could do it and they seriously knocked it out of the park, even accommodating a 'dress rehearsal' a few minutes before the reception started. They also mashed together a few songs for our father/daughter dance -- we could not have made it more complicated for them and it was seriously perfect, down to every beat -- they are really just so impressive! We had a brunch the morning after our wedding and everyone could not stop talking about the band!! Choosing Craig Scott Band was easily the best decision we could have made for our wedding and I could not recommend them more!
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Lauren Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

I cannot say enough positive things about the Craig Scott band!! Throughout our entire wedding process, the whole staff was professional, nice, and extremely easy to work with. They learned all the songs we requested and even let my husband (who plays the drums) get on stage and jam with them. They kept the crowd dancing the entire night, and guests loved that they came onto the dance floor. Do yourselves and your guests a favour and hire the Craig Scott Band - you will not be disappointed!
Eleanor
Eleanor Sent on 05/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

We were so lucky to have been able to book the Craig Scott band for our daughter's wedding!
WOW!!!-what a fabulous musical experience! The vocalists are amazing and the band members are all so talented. Our guests were so energized from the music and couldn't stop dancing. The vocalists and musicians engaged everyone by bringing the musical energy right onto the dance floor and interacting with our guests. In addition, Nick was so helpful and easy to work with, as was Scott. They were so approachable, helpful and patient in guiding our music selections and answering any of our questions. We had the best time and didn't want the music to end!.
Thank you for making our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception so wonderful! You are the best!
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 11/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best vendor

The most incredible vendor we could have asked for at our 11/8 wedding. Even DURING the wedding, people were coming up to me telling me how phenomenal the band was. No one left the dance floor the entire night. Communication and organization was impeccable. We also hired a DJ through them for our after-party, who was AMAZING. We hired strings for the ceremony and cocktail hour, too. The best thing I did for my wedding was hire this crew. 1000/10 :)
Clare
Clare Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rich Bascomb & Phase One ROCKED!

Booking Rich Bascomb & Phase One for our wedding was the best decision we could've made! Communication leading up to the event was phenomenal, and Rich understood our taste to a tee! Our dance floor was packed ALL night and our guests couldn't stop raving about how electric the band was! From the singers and sax integrating into the dance floor, to allowing a special song with my cousin on the mic, Phase One set the tone! If you're looking for a wedding band that can play the classics like no other and keep your dance floor rocking all night, look no further!
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Gab Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I wish i could attend my wedding as a guest again

I couldn’t rave about Craig Scott entertainment more. From the beginning to the end, they were incredible to would with !!! In the beginning, Scott who part owns the company called us to talk though exactly what we wanted, which was a lively, fun band who got the entire crowd up and dancing, and they truly delivered !!!!! We hired the Craig Scott Band and do not have a single bad thing to say !!!!!! They brought their instruments into the center of the dance floor, sang in the middle of the dance floor and I wish I could re attend my wedding as a guest because of It !!!!! Absolutely phenomenal!!!!! Thank you so much Craig Scott Entertainment for making our wedding so memorable. The amount of guests that continue to text and call us about the band is absolutely INSANE!!!! 
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Claudia Sent on 07/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Such a great time!

Had such a great experience working with Craig Scott Entertainment! Everyone was so professional and helpful during the planning process. DJ Gary did an amazing job at our wedding!
Emily
Emily Sent on 05/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond!!

Gary was our DJ for our November 16th wedding at the Tarrytown House Estate in New York, and he is the absolute best!! We were so impressed by his work as were our guests. They are still raving about how awesome our DJ was!! Not only did Gary have such great energy throughout the night, but he really did exactly what we hoped for and played all the music we discussed. We had a few phone calls/emails leading up to our special day, and Gary made everything so seamless and easy. It wasn't just the music he played, but it was his entire energy, voice, demeanor, and overall talent. He not only captured our vision, but he exceeded it! We HIGHLY recommend Craig Scott Entertainment and absolutely loved working with Gary. He is beyond talented.
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 04/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

My wife and I used Craig Scott for our cocktail hour (piano player) and reception (DJ). Everything turned out absolutely perfectly. Gary was our DJ and we couldn't have been happier with him. An unbelievably nice guy who allowed us to be very collaborative to make sure the music during our wedding was exactly what we wanted. A lot of DJ's we met with when trying to find one weren't very open to collaboration, but Gary wanted as much input as possible and it was exactly what we were looking for. I could not recommend Craig Scott and Gary any more!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 02/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band EVER!!!

We hired Richard Bascomb & Phase One through Craig Scott Entertainment for our wedding band, and we could not have picked anyone better to perform on our wedding day!

Before our wedding day, Rich took the time to truly understand the vibe we wanted for our wedding to ensure that our vision would come to life. Whether it was song requests, the style of music we wanted played at specific times, special dances at specific times, a traditional request, or a non-traditional request, Rich made sure to take note of every little detail so the band was prepared. Something special about Richard Bascomb & Phase One is that they do not have one set way of doing things – they are very accommodating to your unique vision, and they try their absolute best to fulfill as many of your requests as possible.

During the wedding reception, and even weeks after, our guests (and us) could not stop talking about how incredible the band was. Their talent, cohesiveness, and their ability to sing such a wide variety of song genres is remarkable. Richard Bascomb & Phase One managed to get every guest on the dance floor, and the band was in with the crowd dancing, singing, and creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. The entire wedding reception went flawlessly, and that is all thanks to Rich being extremely organized and the band's obvious preparation for the event.

We put our full trust into Richard Bascomb & Phase One to play a huge part in our wedding day, and they went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. We cannot put into words how incredible they are. So, if you are looking for a top-notch wedding band, Richard Bascomb & Phase One is the way to go – you will not be disappointed!
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Craig Scott Entertainment is by far the best in the business! Their musicians/DJ's/MC's are all well-trained professionals who orchestrate a range of pop favorites to classical ballads. They work well with the bride, groom & their parents to combine musical genres that please the masses. They understand the importance of reading a crowd & adjusting to satisfy their client. They're high energy yet unobtrusive. They're classy/professional vibe keeps the B/G center stage. I have worked with CSE for years & the feedback is always outstanding. I highly recommend Craig Scott Entertainment. Christine Figliuolo Creations By Christine Events

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