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Since 2010, Decades (based in Chico, CA) has been working (and rocking) around the clock to learn material spanning from the 1950s (Dion’s “Runaround Sue”) to today (Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer") for weddings and other events. The band has played 1,000+ shows all along the West Coast, earning its place as one of California's most in-demand bands. Throughout a single show, they'll swap between several instruments (including saxophone, harmonica, penny whistle, accordion, and trumpet to name a few) and belt out four-part harmonies, showcasing each member's musical versatility, while continuing to put on a highly energetic live show.
Decades' impressive catalog, mixed with its young talents (ages 27-36), has led to numerous achievements and highlights. Most recently, they have become the pre-game party band the San Francisco 49ers. Some notable performances include playing Lake Tahoe’s Outdoor Arena, AT&T Park and Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery, several fundraisers for then Oakland Raiders, and the Hawaiian islands for 5 consecutive years. They have also opened for both Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles and The Drifters, as well as up-and-coming country star Tim Duggar. Decades have recorded three albums, two of which were recorded with Grammy-nominated producer Sylvia Massy (Prince, Johnny Cash, Tool). According to Bob Littell, former entertainment director of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., "This is the hardest working band in town."
What You'll Love About Decades
Couples and their guests were blown away by the talent and energy of this band's performances. In addition to their talent, they were professional, accommodating, and easy to work with. Scroll through their photo gallery, where you'll find a video of this talented group in action.
FAQ
Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?
Ceremony Music
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?
Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
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
What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?
Acoustic
Big Band
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
What music services do you provide?
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel
What items are available?
Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Decades
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Decades is widely praised as an electrifying, professional wedding band that keeps the dance floor packed across generations. Reviewers commend their broad, customizable repertoire, strong vocals/instrumentation, and reliable ceremony audio/MC support. Many call them worth changing your date to book.
Sharon Sent on 02/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating
The best— hire them now!
We hired Decades for our daughter’s wedding banquet on 10/10/22! They’re EPIC !!!
As a native SF, I chair countless galas in The City from the SF symphony , SF ballet to organizations such as Dress For Success and Red Cross. The attendance for these major galas range from 300 to 10,000 plus. Entertainment is utmost important to keep our guests happy and wanting to return again for good times which is vital to support the cause.
For our daughter’s wedding…we had four days of festivities to celebrate her marriage and our gaining a new son!
Wedding Fete’ climaxed with a FUN but traditionally modern Chinese Banquet of 350 guests.
DECADES ROCKED the HOUSE! From the start communication with Billy was incredibly easy ! He not only listened sincerely and with consideration, he was key in providing input to enhance the day. Contract was EASY and clear. No extra jargon bleh bleh but straightforward — like Billy. The band came to the venue early for set up. Each person was not only amazingly nice, well mannered but also very professional.
When it came time for MUSIC… MAN OH MAN!
They played beautiful background music setting wonderful mood for all the dinner guests. The genre switched right after dinner to dance music! From the toddlers to 90 year olds, EVERYONE GOT UP to dance! Seats were empty with bodies all moving on the dance floor. By 12 midnight, we were gently getting scooted out by the venue! Nobody wanted to go home and it was extremely difficult to get them out the door because the music was THAT GOOD! People couldn’t get enough of DECADES! They still wanted to
P A R T Y!
Run don’t walk to get them in contract for your event! They are surreal!
As a native SF, I chair countless galas in The City from the SF symphony , SF ballet to organizations such as Dress For Success and Red Cross. The attendance for these major galas range from 300 to 10,000 plus. Entertainment is utmost important to keep our guests happy and wanting to return again for good times which is vital to support the cause.
For our daughter’s wedding…we had four days of festivities to celebrate her marriage and our gaining a new son!
Wedding Fete’ climaxed with a FUN but traditionally modern Chinese Banquet of 350 guests.
DECADES ROCKED the HOUSE! From the start communication with Billy was incredibly easy ! He not only listened sincerely and with consideration, he was key in providing input to enhance the day. Contract was EASY and clear. No extra jargon bleh bleh but straightforward — like Billy. The band came to the venue early for set up. Each person was not only amazingly nice, well mannered but also very professional.
When it came time for MUSIC… MAN OH MAN!
They played beautiful background music setting wonderful mood for all the dinner guests. The genre switched right after dinner to dance music! From the toddlers to 90 year olds, EVERYONE GOT UP to dance! Seats were empty with bodies all moving on the dance floor. By 12 midnight, we were gently getting scooted out by the venue! Nobody wanted to go home and it was extremely difficult to get them out the door because the music was THAT GOOD! People couldn’t get enough of DECADES! They still wanted to
P A R T Y!
Run don’t walk to get them in contract for your event! They are surreal!
Samantha Sent on 01/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Best part of our wedding!
Decades was absolutely incredible at our wedding. From the very first song to the final encore, they kept the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long. Their setlist was perfectly curated—every song felt like a hit, and guests of all ages couldn’t stop dancing. We’ve been to plenty of weddings with DJs where the energy fell flat at times, but Decades was on a completely different level. The live music made all the difference—they knew exactly how to read the room and keep the momentum going. Beyond being insanely talented musicians, they were professional, engaging, and clearly experienced. So many of our guests commented on how amazing the band was and asked where we found them. If you want a wedding dance floor that never empties, Decades is the band to book.
David Sent on 01/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Father of the Bride Perspective
My daughter knew she wanted to have her wedding in Sep., there were a few weekends that would work for the venue and some were more convenient for some family but when she found out that only a specific date worked for the band she wanted, that was the date. At the time I thought that was pretty crazy, but hey, it's her Wedding!
I was, 100%, absolutely wrong.
This band is worth moving your wedding date for. They are worth designing a party around. Seriously, if you're debating whether or not you should hire them, hire them. We have literally talked about how we will figure out when they are free, hire them, and then figure out what we're celebrating! 😁
They sound amazing, even during warm ups I was imprrssed and the night improved with every song they played and O M G can they play!
The singer is spectacular, each and every member of the band was superb and on top of all of that they had an incredible vibe and CLEARLY got more and more amped up as we did!!
It was an amazing day and would have been even without this incredible group, but with them? Best wedding I've ever attended, including my own 😂 We WILL find a way to get them for another event. ❤️❤️
I was, 100%, absolutely wrong.
This band is worth moving your wedding date for. They are worth designing a party around. Seriously, if you're debating whether or not you should hire them, hire them. We have literally talked about how we will figure out when they are free, hire them, and then figure out what we're celebrating! 😁
They sound amazing, even during warm ups I was imprrssed and the night improved with every song they played and O M G can they play!
The singer is spectacular, each and every member of the band was superb and on top of all of that they had an incredible vibe and CLEARLY got more and more amped up as we did!!
It was an amazing day and would have been even without this incredible group, but with them? Best wedding I've ever attended, including my own 😂 We WILL find a way to get them for another event. ❤️❤️
Jasmine Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating
I’d hire them again and again and again
The best decision we made for our wedding was hiring Decades. I first experienced them at a 300-person wedding where I only knew my now husband, and I stayed on the dance floor late into the night with total strangers because the energy was that good. From that moment, I knew I had to have them at our wedding, and we even changed our wedding date to make sure the lead singer could be there. They were the part of the day I was most excited for, and they somehow exceeded every expectation. Nearly six months later, people still come up to us saying it was the best wedding band they’ve ever seen and asking for their contact info. When our timeline ran late, they graciously played an extra 30 minutes and skipped their intermission just to keep the party going, which meant everything to us. I have already thought of multiple future events where I would hire them again without hesitation. If you are even considering live music, stop searching and book Decades.
Bailey Sent on 11/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Best part of my wedding besides the getting married part
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars!
We hired Decades to play at our wedding and they were absolutely amazing. We were super picky with our music and didn’t want the typical “wedding playlist,” and they completely nailed it. Their repertoire was so refreshing, and they followed our song list almost exactly — it felt so personalized.
The MC kept the energy high all night, the vocals and instruments were incredible, and the whole experience was just fun. Our guests are still talking about how good the band was, and I’ve already recommended them to a few friends.
Highly, highly recommend. We can’t wait to hire them again for another occasion!
We hired Decades to play at our wedding and they were absolutely amazing. We were super picky with our music and didn’t want the typical “wedding playlist,” and they completely nailed it. Their repertoire was so refreshing, and they followed our song list almost exactly — it felt so personalized.
The MC kept the energy high all night, the vocals and instruments were incredible, and the whole experience was just fun. Our guests are still talking about how good the band was, and I’ve already recommended them to a few friends.
Highly, highly recommend. We can’t wait to hire them again for another occasion!
Leanne Sent on 09/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Best Part of our Wedding
We knew we wanted two things at our wedding: 1) good food 2) good music. The decades came highly recommended and we ended up booking them not just for our reception but our ceremony too. We breathed easy knowing that the ceremony music/audio would go off without a hitch and it wasn't just us who were relaxed - our wedding planner was too! She knew the caliber of the Decade's professionalism and as a bride I felt very relaxed knowing everyone was at ease. Because they are so busy with gigs, details don't get finalized until a few weeks out from your date - this is unusual as most vendors want details so early. Don't worry though, the Decades will most certainly show up for you and bring down the house. Our guests loved the music and the vibe and the dance floor was not big enough!
Danielle Sent on 08/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The Best You'll Ever Get!
The Decades Official made our wedding! They do it all!! You don't have to worry about a thing. Have a diverse crowd? Garth Brooks? YES! Naughty by Nature? YES! Beatles? OF COURSE! The acoustic guitar for our ceremony was exquisite. Everyone will be dancing from 4 to 84! And they'll all be smiling and laughing having the time of their lives. Everyone left our wedding kicking and screaming. No one wanted it to end. We haven't stopped smiling thinking about our day. Hire them! You won't regret it ever! We should not even need to write this review. If you don't believe this review, find anyone who has seen a show! They're the absolute best!
Kelly Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding of the decade
There. Are. No. Words. And that’s humiliating because I’m a lawyer so basically only know how to do words and STILL have no words. Everyone, including the deacon who married us and my cousin’s headphone-wearing-10-month-old could NOT leave the party till 11:00 hard shutdown because the music was THAT GOOD.
At various points I just kind of ignored by husband of 45 minutes and just stared at all the musicians one at a time to absorb the UNSPEAKABLE talent as they went from BANGER to BANGER to BANGER to BANGER. At no point did I wish there was a different pace of music- I was dancing so hard in 102° heat that I poured a bottle of water inside my wedding dress just so i could dance longer. Like, feral.
AND FLEXIBILITY!!!??????!!!! OH MY GAWD. The BAND AND MY FAMILY PUT TOGETHER SURPRISES FOR ME throughout my wedding- during the speeches, my dad started singing a song, with my sister in law playing piano- because the decades were kind enough to let her borrow the mic and keys. THEN, my other sister in law sang our first dance song she wrote, borrowing a guitar from the decades because they were THAT KIND. THEN, they performed the mother daughter and father son songs live, that they learned just for us. LASTLY- my brother took the stage to guitar solo Tennessee whiskey WITH the band, because they were chill enough to jam together- and it BROKE MY BRAIN. Like. WHAT!!!????
My wedding vision was “Nashville in NorCal” and DID IT DELIVER. If you want a fun wedding, and hire the Decades, like, you did it. It’s over. You’re done.
-Kelly Aristides
At various points I just kind of ignored by husband of 45 minutes and just stared at all the musicians one at a time to absorb the UNSPEAKABLE talent as they went from BANGER to BANGER to BANGER to BANGER. At no point did I wish there was a different pace of music- I was dancing so hard in 102° heat that I poured a bottle of water inside my wedding dress just so i could dance longer. Like, feral.
AND FLEXIBILITY!!!??????!!!! OH MY GAWD. The BAND AND MY FAMILY PUT TOGETHER SURPRISES FOR ME throughout my wedding- during the speeches, my dad started singing a song, with my sister in law playing piano- because the decades were kind enough to let her borrow the mic and keys. THEN, my other sister in law sang our first dance song she wrote, borrowing a guitar from the decades because they were THAT KIND. THEN, they performed the mother daughter and father son songs live, that they learned just for us. LASTLY- my brother took the stage to guitar solo Tennessee whiskey WITH the band, because they were chill enough to jam together- and it BROKE MY BRAIN. Like. WHAT!!!????
My wedding vision was “Nashville in NorCal” and DID IT DELIVER. If you want a fun wedding, and hire the Decades, like, you did it. It’s over. You’re done.
-Kelly Aristides
Meya Sent on 06/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Decades Band was the highlight of my wedding
I’m thrilled to post about the amazing band that was the highlight of our wedding. They are called Decades and are a total hidden gem!
For those of you who are interested in live music and are intimidated by the cost or for those of you who prioritize entertainment and guest experience, this band is for you. They totally stole the show and got all ages on the dance floor, including the more reserved/shy folks. From Sweet Caroline to Pink Pony Club and Don’t Stop Believin’ to Espresso, they played something for everyone. I was so impressed with their performance as were our guests. A ton of people told me how much they loved the band - It was by far the biggest compliment we received!
Our wedding was 4pm to 10pm - The band arrived at 11:30am to set up (they were early), along with their sound engineer and equipment. They provided audio for the ceremony, cocktail hour & reception as well as the MC, who was fantastic. Super professional and lovely people. Highly recommend. Also, compared with the quotes I got from other live bands, they were significantly more affordable. They could easily have charged double what I paid. Hire this band for an unforgettable wedding celebration!!!
For those of you who are interested in live music and are intimidated by the cost or for those of you who prioritize entertainment and guest experience, this band is for you. They totally stole the show and got all ages on the dance floor, including the more reserved/shy folks. From Sweet Caroline to Pink Pony Club and Don’t Stop Believin’ to Espresso, they played something for everyone. I was so impressed with their performance as were our guests. A ton of people told me how much they loved the band - It was by far the biggest compliment we received!
Our wedding was 4pm to 10pm - The band arrived at 11:30am to set up (they were early), along with their sound engineer and equipment. They provided audio for the ceremony, cocktail hour & reception as well as the MC, who was fantastic. Super professional and lovely people. Highly recommend. Also, compared with the quotes I got from other live bands, they were significantly more affordable. They could easily have charged double what I paid. Hire this band for an unforgettable wedding celebration!!!
Jenny Sent on 05/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating
We Love Decades!
When it comes to live music, no one compares to Decades! They are a guaranteed good time and will bring all the energy and talent to your wedding! We are fortunate enough to have had them play for a previous party we hosted, so they were our FIRST call when we got engaged : ) Our guests still can't stop talking about how incredible they are and what a good time they had on the dance floor. Billy and the band are professional, fun, flexible, and were great communicators through the entire planning process. Their set list is extensive with songs that all your guests will recognize and love, from your grandparents to neighbors to rowdy college friends : ) Having Decades perform was truly a highlight of our wedding and something we would do over and over again!
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