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East Coast Music & Entertainment

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
Sara
Parker
Allison
Sally
Shannon

Recommended by 100% of couples

What is the story behind East Coast Music & Entertainment?

For over 30 years, located in Garden City, New York, East Coast Music & Entertainment has garnered only perfect reviews at more than 3000 weddings based on principles rarely found in the music industry: transparency, honesty, and a family vibe. In addition, we prioritize opportunities to hear and interact with those who actually perform. Musically, the band plays ALL genres stylistically and with no gimmicks.

Our commitment to maintaining "youthful energy" has caused the family to grow to 25+ individuals (also because band members remain "East Coasters" for life). We are proud to have helped develop talented people who have achieved success on Broadway, toured with major Artists or become TV regulars like our American Idol Finalist Michael Lynche. All still return to perform with East Coast whenever they can. Treating everyone like family creates bonds that have translated to a group of performers fully committed and invested in our clients' special day.

The company's flagship 9-piece ensemble has the most extensive and diverse repertoire in the industry and is exceptionally deep on the rock side. The full East Coast roster adds the ultimate level of customization to match ANY vision with ensembles from 5 to 15 pieces. Our reviews confirm that song list collaboration with our clients makes "we danced start to finish" a given. We pride ourselves on playing every note (no "tracks" here). Playing "in the moment" with great leadership and a huge repertoire at your fingertips allows us to "read the crowd" and adjust seamlessly.

Our team also regularly provides musicians for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and afterparty. We also offer a few themed "dinner set" options. Limited DJ "capability" is included at no charge. For those with a more "clubby" vision, full-service DJ services are available as an inclusion or for afterparties.

Don't hesitate! Reach out to explore why East Coast Music & Entertainment is the go-to choice for GREAT and COST-EFFECTIVE event entertainment.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 50 years in business

  • We speak Chinese, English, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish

Links

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What does a real wedding with East Coast Music & Entertainment look like?

Alana & Mark's wedding
Alana & Mark
47 photos
Gloria & Andrew's wedding
Gloria & Andrew
93 photos
Emily & Peter's wedding
Emily & Peter
75 photos
Carly & Jon's wedding
Carly & Jon
24 photos

What is included in East Coast Music & Entertainment's packages?

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

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

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

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
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)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
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
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
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What are real couples saying about their experience with East Coast Music & Entertainment in reviews?

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East Coast Band is praised as professional, responsive, and exceptionally talented, delivering high-energy live shows that keep guests dancing all night. They offer a wide, crowd-pleasing song selection, accommodate special requests, and coordinate smoothly with vendors. Highly recommended for weddings.

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East Coast Band is praised as professional, responsive, and exceptionally talented, delivering high-energy live shows that keep guests dancing all night. They offer a wide, crowd-pleasing song selection, accommodate special requests, and coordinate smoothly with vendors. Highly recommended for weddings.

Sara
Sara Sent on 09/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!

East Coast Band was not only amazing on the day of, but incredible to work with leading up to our wedding. Our main point of contact was Paul who is awesome! They were the first vendor that we booked for our original date--booked back in December of 2018 after hearing rave reviews from a family friend and then going to see them ourselves, we didn't even look or go to hear any other bands play.

Our very large wedding was originally scheduled for May of 2020, but due to COVID-19 our plans had to change. When we reached out to East Coast about our new plans they were incredibly accommodating and worked with us on the date options we had with our venue to figure out which date would work best to get the same configuration we had originally settled on. After all of that replanning- we changed out plans AGAIN once we realized a 275 person wedding wasn't going to happen in November of 2020. So, with our third plan in place,- a much smaller, 45 person celebration- and with only 1 month notice we went back to Paul who was eager and excited to work with us on figuring out a new set up for the much smaller event.

Our crowd was particularly cautious given the pandemic, and our venue did not allow dancing- so we worked with Paul to figure out what would work for our long dinner party.

Fast forward to the day of the wedding and man did they deliver! Who knew a dinner party could be so much fun-- they absolutely NAILED our first dance song, took requests from the crowd and even let my husband's father play the guitar with them for a number of songs. They were great at keeping the crowd engaged, even at an unconventional wedding, and EVERYONE commented on how great they were. People were Impressed and had a great time, and we couldn't be more grateful and happy that we chose

East Coast Band to work with for our wedding. If you're looking for an awesome band who can adapt to any situation, are easy to work with, who very much LOVE what they do, are down to earth, and fun to be around--- seriously look no further
Parker
Parker Sent on 10/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

East Coast Band was the best decision we made

We hired East Coast Band for our wedding in June. We knew we had picked the right band even before the crew got to our wedding just based on how well they communicated and how professional they were. CC and Tom were extremely easy to work with, making our pre-wedding calls fun and low-stress.

We did have an unfortunate storm come through our tent wedding which through our wedding day schedule in flux. The band handled the situation incredibly well. They moved in doors mid-wedding and kept the whole party rocking all night long. Despite unprecedented circumstances, the whole band remained calm and professional.

We could not recommend East Coast Band any more. You guys are the best!
Allison
Allison Sent on 07/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band Ever, Best Night Ever

Paul, Melissa, and the entire East Coast Band are amazing! Their talent and energy is unmatched!  They are incredibly dynamic and prepared such an incredible set list for the night. The dance floor was packed the entire night, the energy was amazing, and it created memories for us to last a lifetime! My friends who are getting married are wanting to inquire about EC Band for their weddings! That just goes to show how magnetic the band is and how fun the party was. We are forever grateful and so lucky to have had East Coast perform at our wedding!
Sally
Sally Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best band

10/10!!!! FIVE STARS!!!! Paul and East Coast are truly so amazing. Each musician is so insanely talented. The dance floor was packed for every song. We are so happy we found them and hired them for our wedding. They will not disappoint!!!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Review

We had the East Coast Band play at our Wedding in September and we have nothing but great things to say! The dance floor was packed all night, the music was amazing and our guests still are raving about how much they loved the band. We worked with CC and Tom to set up everything and they made the process smooth & easy!
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 10/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

ECB is the Best!

ECB was amazing for our wedding. They were super responsive from the start, very organized on the business side of things, and absolutely rocked the show at the wedding. We gave them songs we liked which was great, though they knew the ones to get the crowd going and everyone had a blast. we used them for the after party as well as they brought a DJ for us once they wrapped up, who was awesome as well. if you live in NJ or NY and are looking for a band, ECB is a must you wont regret them. So talented and fun.
Kerry
Kerry Sent on 09/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

There is truly nobody better!

We hired East Coast Band for our 225-person outdoor tented wedding this September, and they had EVERYONE on their feet the entire night. We worked with CC, the lead singer and producer, and she and the crew created the most incredible atmosphere. Their talent is unmatched, and it’s clear they genuinely love what they do. They made our night so special—we couldn’t have asked for more!
Jillian
Jillian Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Barn Wedding Recap

We heard East Coast Band at two of our closest family/friends' weddings, and they were on the top of our list to try to book for our wedding. Our guests and we couldn't have had a better time. Their sound in the barn was off the charts and the dancing didn't stop. Our guests said the song list was perfect. We worked with CC as the band producer and leader, and she was extremely attentive and accommodating to all of our requests and needs while planning and also during the wedding. She was very easy going and made us feel calm and at ease when reviewing our song requests and the venue accommodations. Her voice and range is also a highlight of the performance. Other singers and musicians who performed were Shotime, Amos, and Brendan, and they were all incredible and turned the party up for us! We got so many compliments how awesome the band was, and we were so thrilled with the turn out on the dance floor.
Carly
Carly Sent on 08/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Did not disappoint!

JUST DO IT!!!! Went to 2 weddings that used East Coast and knew we had to have them at our wedding. It was the best decision we ever made. The music was outstanding, the perfect mix of oldies and modern music, and they listened to what songs we definitely did not want playing at our wedding. Paul and the band members were so helpful and made it smooth sailing. 10/10 would recommend! They do a great job of getting everyone on the dance floor and keeping them there.
C
Corinne Sent on 08/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Band!!

We cannot say enough amazing things about East Coast Band!

We got married in July 2025 at Giorgio’s in Baiting Hollow and used East Coast Band. We had sax and piano for our cocktail hour, and we had 9-pieces for our reception. CC was our producer, and Eartley, Tom, and KT also led songs.

During our search for a band, we were looking for a group that was experienced, allowed us to see them live, and played music that kept guests of all ages dancing all night.

First, East Coast’s expertise made the whole night as smooth as could be. Throughout the planning process, we had calls with CC and Tom. They were always so kind and confident in their work. Prior to the wedding, CC scheduled a call with my fiance and I. She reviewed all the night’s details with us. She also asked about us and our guests to ensure the requested songs were tailored to our crowd. One of the best recommendations CC had was how to structure the evening to keep the energy up. Guests specifically complimented how seamlessly the events of the night flowed into one another.

Secondly, in our search for a band, it was important to us to have a group that we could see playing in a wedding setting or live. We loved that East Coast had videos from weddings they’d played on their website. It was clear how upbeat, talented, and engaging they were. Additionally, East Coast plays live gigs regularly, so my family had the chance to see them twice before the wedding day. They were just as amazing in-person as they were in the online videos.

Lastly, East Coast played such a wide variety of music that kept guests dancing all night. One of our favorite memories from the night was seeing people from different parts of our lives on the dance floor. East Coast played music that included every generation from friends to grandparents. Additionally, it felt like East Coast didn’t take a break all night long. CC perfectly aligned “breaks” with dinner and dessert being served. A dance set was never interrupted by a break, it just effortlessly flowed into the next part of the evening. Guests complimented the quality of the music, each vocalist’s unique style, and the sing-along quality of the songs. The dance floor was full all night long.

Guests are still raving about our band, and honestly so are we!! We couldn’t have been in better hands. I highly recommend East Coast Band for anyone looking for an experienced band that brings the best energy and will have guests of all ages dancing all night.
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What awards has East Coast Music & Entertainment won?

287
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Who is the team behind East Coast Music & Entertainment?

Tom Zano
Tom Zano
Guitar, vocals, owner, resident crank
Paul Schuermann
Paul Schuermann
Owner, trombone, keyboards
Melissa Baker
Melissa Baker
Event Producer, female vocalist
Christine Cherry (CC)
Christine Cherry (CC)
Event producer, female vocals + a bit of keyboards

Do wedding professionals recommend East Coast Music & Entertainment? Which ones?

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We love working with East Coast! They're performing at our Spring Bridal Showcase on March 7, 2012 and are performing tonight in our bistro, Brasserie 214!

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