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Dennis Winge
Dennis Winge
Owner

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25 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Medium team (11-20 members)

Versatile, flexible, engaging, and easy to work with to create memorable events!

Imagine what it’ll be like to hear the perfect song played on my classical guitar as you walk down the aisle on your big day. Then during the cocktail hour, you hear the relaxing yet captivating sounds of my voice and guitar playing songs you picked from my huge repertoire. During dinner, you and your guests enjoy the strains of mellow music, either instrumental or sung. Finally, it's time for the dance party! You not only get to hear and dance to your favorite songs with your closest friends and relatives, but all your guests, young and old, have a great time as well because the band plays something for everyone!

In The Way Band, we pride ourselves on being very versatile & we love to access our extensive repertoire and decades of experience in knowing what to play when, and at what volume, for the ever-changing needs of a wedding. This lets you rest easy that the right mood will be set at all times. Whether it's strictly background music or in-your-face dance music, or any shades within those extremes, we are there for you.

Our commitment to being very accommodating means you’ll find the entire process of working with us seamless and enjoyable both before and during the event. Because we are flexible, it means you can customize the details: the instrumentation, the playlist, and even tricky set-ups such as different portions of the event being in different rooms or locations, or unusual outdoor locations.

The Way Band fosters a personal atmosphere, treating you like part of our own family. Our personalized, interactive, and family-oriented approach to live music gives you confidence that we can and will play something for everyone in your group, even despite very wide age ranges. It also allows for a group of people who don’t know each other well (such as a bride & groom’s families who live in different parts of the country) to come together easily through the all-inclusive nature and wide variety of the music.

We specialize in smaller events of 50 guests or less with our core trio, so if you have a only small party and want a band that will be fun but not overwhelming, The Way is a perfect choice. Having said that, we have also played many events of 200 or more guests and we sometimes add keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, or all 3 depending on the budget and what is most musical appropriate.

What sets us apart from other wedding bands is our love of spontaneity. Unlike cookie-cutter bands, we don't plan our set lists in advance, except for specific requests made in advance. We can pivot the mood on a dime, and we love interacting with the guests by taking requests, inviting musicians or singers to join us on stage, and even doing group karaoke with our wireless mic!

We love to help people celebrate their special occasions and make them memorable for a lifetime! And we do it every single time. That, to us, is "The Way."

FAQ

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

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

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour 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)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

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

Acoustic
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
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
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of Dennis Winge Music

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Dennis and his band received glowing reviews for their performances at various weddings. Reviewers praised Dennis for his exceptional musical talents, accommodating nature, and professionalism. The band's ability to keep guests entertained and dancing all night was highlighted, along with their wide repertoire of songs. Dennis's local presence and personalized service were appreciated, providing a unique and memorable touch to each event. Overall, Dennis and The Way Band come highly recommended for weddings and special occasions.

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Dennis and his band received glowing reviews for their performances at various weddings. Reviewers praised Dennis for his exceptional musical talents, accommodating nature, and professionalism. The band's ability to keep guests entertained and dancing all night was highlighted, along with their wide repertoire of songs. Dennis's local presence and personalized service were appreciated, providing a unique and memorable touch to each event. Overall, Dennis and The Way Band come highly recommended for weddings and special occasions.

Alexa
Alexa Sent on 10/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Made the music a breeze!

We hired Dennis to play at our wedding and throughout the whole process he was wonderful! Worked with our budget and timeline, and played beautifully at the wedding; we got many comments of "where did you find this guy??" as everyone enjoyed his singing and playing. He learned "The Muse" by the Wood Brothers for our first dance and even sent along a video of it for us to keep! Highly recommend this gentleman - can't praise him enough
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Patricia Sent on 07/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dennis the Guitarist was perfect for our wedding

We hired Dennis for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and it was the absolute perfect touch to our beautiful day! He played the music we requested and has true talent with performing. We were very happy with his cost and it was worth it to have couch a unique touch to our ceremony! We highly recommend Dennis for your wedding day.
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 05/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Way Band is wonderful!

I am a professional musician who recently shared playing a wedding event with The Way Band. I had the good fortune to hear them playing for a bit during my break and while I was packing up. The band is awesome. The band is filled with some of the best professional players in the region and are all true musicians. They are also professional and gracious to be around. I have known Dennis Winge for a bit but had not had the chance to hear him play live with his band but they are great!
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great for a wedding!

Dennis and the Way kept our guests dancing all night! So glad we found him. Planning a wedding is stressful, but one thing we didn't worry about was the music. Dennis was extremely communicative and helpful throughout the entire process.

A quick google search for "finger lakes wedding band" will yield a number of results including Dennis. We chose him after discovering that many of the other top results were essentially businesses that contracted dozens of musicians all over the state, with many band members often meeting for the first time at an event. Knowing that Dennis was local and works with other local musicians gave us confidence in our choice and Dennis proved us right!
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING for our Small Wedding!

Dennis was a pleasure to work with. He was extremely accommodating to our small wedding. He learned 3 songs that were not part of his repertoire, and he did a wonderful job! He was able to MC our event and help us transition into different parts of our reception. Very grateful to have had him as he made our intimate wedding day so special!
Andy
Andy Sent on 09/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Acoustic Guitar and Salsa Band for all Occasions!

Dennis and his Salsa Ithacana Band were the perfect addition to our wedding ceremony and reception. Dennis worked with us throughout the process to guarantee we got the music that we wanted. He played acoustic guitar during the ceremony (including a wonderful rendition of Blink 182's "All the Small Things") and his salsa band got us in the mood for drinking cocktails. After dinner, the band played an eclectic mix of classic rock, pop, salsa, (and more) and got our guests on their feet for one of the best dance sessions I've ever seen.

I highly recommend Dennis for any of your party needs. He's an absolute professional who goes above and beyond to make your event special!

Thanks again Dennis!
Alex
Alex Sent on 09/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Live instrumental guitar for wedding ceremony and cocktail hour

We thank Dennis for playing the guitar at our wedding! He thoughtfully and patiently helped us with the upfront planning, logistics, and song selection. On the wedding day, we were able to rely on Dennis and his stellar guitar skills to set a great atmosphere for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour.
Doug
Doug Sent on 06/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dennis elevated our ceremony and reception!

Dennis was PHENOMENAL. Everyone loved his playing, and he really kept the “vibe” going. He learned and played our first dance and performed it better than the original artist! We could not be happier.
Gloria
Gloria Sent on 06/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dennis arrived on time. Kinda read the vibe of the event as to where to stand and what to play and all that.

Dennis communicated well. Showed up on time. Played the songs I requested. And best part is he "went with the flow" and his playing was great. I got quite a few compliments on the "guitar player".
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Diane Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Solo performance

Dennis did a solo performance for us at a birthday party and I have no doubt any band or group he may play with would be fantastic. He has an amazing repertoire of music and will customize what he plays based on the situation and special requests. I would highly recommend him as a solo performer or in a group.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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