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The Dave Macklin Band is a premier wedding band based in Boston, Massachusetts, serving New England and beyond. Founded over a decade ago by Dave Macklin, this experienced band offers high-energy and funky tunes for weddings and events. They are passionate about music and endeavor to bring their clients only the best possible entertainment. Be it an intimate setting or a lively event, The Dave Macklin Band is confident they can provide a performance that perfectly suits you and your occasion.

Services Offered

Dave Macklin band is a six-piece band, which can expand to eight pieces with the addition of a horn section. They provide live music for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions and perform in a variety of genres, including R&B, funk, Motown, Top 40, soul, reggae, rock, jazz, and a little country. Their musicians will work closely with you to create your dream setlist and are willing to learn new songs to meet your wedding needs. The Dave Macklin Band also offers the following services:

  • Planning services
  • PA system
  • Fun stage lights
  • Microphones for speeches and or ceremony
  • MC announcements
  • Music during breaks
  • One to three special requests for the band to learn

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
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
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock

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?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Any other questions?

Reviews of Dave Macklin Band

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Susan S. Sent on 07/29/2024
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Can't wait to have them back!

Fuller Village has featured the Dave Macklin Band for the past several summers as the headliner of our summer concert series. They are a high energy, talented group with a long and diverse playlist. They had everyone on the dance floor the whole night! Can't wait
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Ronald M. Sent on 07/06/2024
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4th of July at “Staycation”

We were fortunate to have the “Dave Macklin Band” perform at our 4th of July Party entertaining our 50 + friends and family around the pool. Not a minute of rest, great music, Disco, R&B, Reggae, that kept everyone dancing from their first number throughout their entire performance. We can’t say enough, they give 100%, great personalities and talent over the top will make any party an unforgettable experience. I had the pleasure to join Dave on stage.
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Danielle D. Sent on 10/06/2019
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Best Band Ever!

Dave,Irene and the band were amazing ---- just the greatest band and the greatest to deal with! They played at my daughter's large wedding last month and they had everyone up dancing the whole time- even the few people who don't typically dance. I have been to a million weddings and other events and this was by far the best band I have seen. If you want a high energy band, pick The Dave Macklin Band. I am still getting compliments about them. They are also so easy to deal with in all the planning before-- very responsive, very warm, and very professional. We are just so happy they played at their wedding. They are the absolute best!
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