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On WeddingWire since 2010

Operating out of Hicksville, New York, Crossing Midnight Entertainment provides live music to couples looking to add an extra level of vibrancy and energy to their wedding celebration. The company consists of a number of bands - Crossing Midnight, Sunrise, and After Dark, as well as DJs, emcees, and string ensembles. This talented team is proud to provide live music for every occasion, whether your dream event is a formal gathering or a lively celebration.

Services Offered

Crossing Midnight Entertainment strives to provide couples with exceptional service, offering a range of packages that can be fully customized to suit your exact requirements. The team will work closely with you in order to create a fully bespoke experience. They will create playlists from a number of musical genres, including rock, country, pop, and Top 40 Hits. For all of your entertainment needs, a number of enhancements and services are available, including:

  • Photo booths
  • Sound/PA systems
  • Lighting services
  • Staging services
  • Black-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$9,000 - $12,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$7,000 - $10,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$10,000

Which of the following are included in the package?

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

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

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

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

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Crossing Midnight Entertainment

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Crossing Midnight is raved as an exceptional wedding entertainment choice, particularly with its band Eclipse. Genesis and Rudy are highlighted for their professionalism and attention to detail in planning, ensuring personalized experiences. Reviewers note the high energy and skill of the band in reading the crowd and keeping the dance floor full, catering to music preferences seamlessly. The option for various music pieces like strings, a 10-piece band, and DJ services received praise, creating a memorable and lively wedding atmosphere. Many guests continue to commend Crossing Midnight\'s performance, emphasizing their impact on making weddings unforgettable.

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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.

Crossing Midnight is raved as an exceptional wedding entertainment choice, particularly with its band Eclipse. Genesis and Rudy are highlighted for their professionalism and attention to detail in planning, ensuring personalized experiences. Reviewers note the high energy and skill of the band in reading the crowd and keeping the dance floor full, catering to music preferences seamlessly. The option for various music pieces like strings, a 10-piece band, and DJ services received praise, creating a memorable and lively wedding atmosphere. Many guests continue to commend Crossing Midnight\'s performance, emphasizing their impact on making weddings unforgettable.

Kristen
Kristen S. Sent on 06/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ/MC You Could Dream Of

My husband and I could not have thought of a better DJ/MC for our wedding. We've seen CME at another friend's wedding and knew right in that moment that they were exactly who we wanted for our wedding. Let me tell you, they brought their A-game. Rudy and Genesis helped to plan every minute of the wedding and when we had to change the plan in the reception, they were able to pivot and make changes flawlessly that even we could barely notice.
The way that they select the right music, they know exactly how to read a room and get people moving. I still to this day have people tell me that they have never been to a wedding with such a full and active dance floor. Having a great party with great music was one of the most important things for our wedding and with CME, we were able to get every second of that on our wedding night. 5 stars across the board!
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Bernadette M. Sent on 07/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Crossing Midnight Review

Crossing Midnight was the first vendor we booked after setting our date. They played at my brothers wedding and we just HAD to have them back for ours! They are incredible! Not only is their music out of this world, Rudy was so helpful during the reception and always making sure we were OK and having fun. Rudy and Genesis were very responsive throughout the entire planning process. They reviewed every detail of the itinerary with us before the big day and made sure they knew exactly what we wanted and expected. They exceeded it all!! It felt like every guest at the party was on the dance floor all night long. Everyone is still talking about them. They were by far the best decision we made for our wedding day!
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Danielle Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most talented, accommodating, caring professionals in the business

My husband and I were on opposite sides of going with a band as he had never been to a wedding before with a band. From our first meeting with Genesis and Rudy we knew that they would be amazing to work with and they truly truly were. They constantly checked in on us throughout the two year planning process and listened to our wishes for timeline and music preferences. As the day came this band was so so so beyond talented. We had a pianist and strings during cocktail hour and then a 10 piece band for the reception. So many people came up to me the night of the wedding saying how great they are and I am still getting compliments on how great this band is! Our goal was a a packed dance floor the entire night and they delivered 10x over! Everyone needs to hire them ASAP!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Team

Rudy Valme
Rudy Valme
Owner/Bandleader

Rudy is the owner of CME and bandleader of our flagship band Crossing Midnight! Rudy has over 20 years of experience and loves to be involved in every aspect of the company, from meeting couples and clients, to being involved with the production and creative team, to, of course, performing.

Genesis
Genesis
Head of Marketing & Communications

Genesis joined CME in 2017 and fell in love with the wedding and music industry ever since. Her diverse experience across different industries and roles makes her a great addition to our creative and client communication team.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Rosario Gil Events Rosario Gil Events Wedding Planners

Working with Crossing Midnight Entertainment has been a great pleasure. They are not just professional, but know exactly how to provide clients with the best entertainment possible. Whether it's a wedding, birthday, or any other event Crossing Midnight Entertainment will have your guests dancing all night long. Owner Rudy is professional and great to work with. The quality he and his team offers is exceptional. Great working with you Crossing Midnight Entertainment and looking forward to our next event. Rosario Gil Rosario Gil Events

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