Downbeat Louisiana

Hiring Downbeat Louisiana was truly the best decision we made for our wedding! From the planning stages to the post-reception clean-up, everything was seamless and stress-free. We primarily communicated with Chris, who was professional, responsive, and accommodating to our special requests.

The whole band was so fun and interactive with the crowd, and the guests absolutely loved them!!! Not to mention they are insanely talented! All I wanted at our wedding was for everyone to have fun and DANCE all night long, and Downbeat Louisiana made sure that happened! We would hire them over and over again. Thank you for making our wedding the best night ever!

I cannot say enough great things about Downbeat Louisiana! My husband and I knew Chris before our wedding (best man's wedding & local events), so we already KNEW that they would be an incredible choice for our wedding. Even with those high expectations, they still managed to exceed them in every way.

Throughout the entire planning process, Chris was very responsive, professional, and easy to work with. He made us feel like our wedding was important to them and were always willing to answer questions and help bring our vision to life. One of my favorite personal touches was when I told Chris that I had been a longtime BELIEBER and that despite not having any Justin Bieber on the band's setlist, I would simply DIE if they were able to sing one of his songs at the wedding. I never reached back out to confirm whether they could or not... and what do you know, mid-reception Chris pulls it out as a surprise -- the band has practiced and learned 'Baby' by Justin Bieber. The crowd could not contain themselves - it was a total hit and truly nostalgic.

Downbeat Louisiana absolutely stole the show. They have an incredible ability to read the crowd and keep the energy exactly where it needs to be. Song after song, they had our guests packed onto the dance floor all night long (see pic for proof). The dance floor was never empty, and the atmosphere they created was electric.

They were so good that when the night was supposed to end and we were supposed to make our exit, the entire crowd started begging for an encore! That's the kind of performance they deliver. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the band was, and honestly, they were one of the highlights of the entire wedding.

In fact, they made such an impression that my workplace is now trying to book them for our Christmas party. If you're considering Downbeat Louisiana for your wedding or event, stop looking and book them—you will not be disappointed!

Downbeat Louisiana was simply the best choice we could’ve made for our wedding music. Chris is an amazing communicator and made the lead-up to the event (narrowing down the set list, special requests, and general coordination) very smooth; even our planner said she’d never worked with someone as responsive as he is. They accommodated our request for Louis Armstrong’s “La vie en rose” for our first dance, and Chris and the trumpet player made it just perfect. Beyond that beautiful moment, the entire band kept up those good vibes for the entire reception. People were on the dance floor from the moment they picked up their instruments, and we loved how Chris and Jenna (the wonderful female vocalist) interacted with the crowd and got everyone singing along. And in addition to sounding like total pros, Chris was also a great emcee, and nailed the pacing for the reception—no song or moment ever felt like it didn’t match the overall vibe. Our guests can’t stop talking about how much they loved the band and how good they sounded. Thanks so much to Chris, Jenna, and the rest of the band for an unforgettable night!

Downbeat LA is truly the best in the business! Chris was an incredible point of contact and so easy to work with throughout the entire process. He went above and beyond to make our night perfect, creating a set list and timeline that felt completely personalized to us and even pulling off our crazy requests flawlessly. They kept our guests entertained all night, kept the reception timeline running smoothly, and brought nonstop energy and interaction with the crowd until the very last song — and our reception went until midnight! Our guests are still raving about how great the band was! Even after the wedding, the experience didn’t stop there. Chris followed up with us, shared social media posts, and sent over all the videos they captured from the night. We truly could not recommend them more!

I cannot rave about this band enough. Not only do they get the party going, but they do not stop until it’s over. Chris is SO easy to work with, prompt with responding, and ensures to do everything in his power to make your event exactly what you want when it comes to music! I would get married every weekend just to have Downbeat play over and over again.

Chris and Downbeat Louisiana are by far one of the BEST bands around. They are talented, reliable, accommodating, and professional. AND they make YOU feel special for including them in your event!

I want to get married again just to have Downbeat Louisiana perform!!! They were an absolute DREAM! They are so talented, spark joy in every guest, and love what they do. Chris made the booking process a breeze and was wonderful with communication. These people are truly meant for a stage. If I could do my wedding all over again, the first thing I’d do is book Downbeat Louisiana!

I don’t even know where to start — the communication, how they catered to us, they even helped with our timeline. If you’re questioning which band to go with, DON’T. I’ve probably said it 25 times already, and I’ll scream it from the rooftops: I would spend all the money in the world to have Downbeat Louisiana play at our wedding again. Our guests even talked my mom into paying for an extra hour because no one wanted to leave. Seriously, I cannot recommend them enough

LOVED my experience with Downbeat Louisiana!! Communication throughout the process was great and so easy. They also made my reception so special and fun! HIGHLY recommend!

Downbeat Louisiana was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding! Chris was so easy to work with and made everything seamless. This band is truly a crowd pleaser and we had guests rave about them all night long! Definitely recommend booking them!!