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Formerly known as ‘All About Me’, ELEVATION Dance Band is a seasoned, fun, high energy 10-piece horn band specializing in dance party music for weddings and special occasions. An all star group of musicians, who have performed with pop stars and legends like Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Will Smith, LL Cool J and many more, Elevation was selected to be the band for the exclusive Google party at the Democratic National Convention. Elevation has been on the Philadelphia wedding scene for over 20 years, led by Band Leader and renowned trumpeter Michael Jarosz.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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?

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)?

7+

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

Big Band
Dance
Funk
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Elevation Band

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Elevation band through BVTLive was consistently praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional performance at weddings. The band leader, Lea, and the team were highly communicative, responsive, and attentive to the couple's needs throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Guests appreciated the band's energy, talent, and ability to keep the dance floor lively, creating a memorable and fun atmosphere for everyone. Reviewers highly recommended Elevation for couples seeking a top-notch and engaging wedding entertainment experience.

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Elevation band through BVTLive was consistently praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional performance at weddings. The band leader, Lea, and the team were highly communicative, responsive, and attentive to the couple's needs throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Guests appreciated the band's energy, talent, and ability to keep the dance floor lively, creating a memorable and fun atmosphere for everyone. Reviewers highly recommended Elevation for couples seeking a top-notch and engaging wedding entertainment experience.

Meghan
Meghan Sent on 02/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elevation ELEVATED our wedding!

I cannot begin to say enough amazing things about our experience with Elevation through BVT Live. From the moment we booked them we had an amazing experience. Their band leader, Lea, was communicative to all of our needs and always responsive and willing to jump on a call whenever we needed or had any questions. Our venue gave the band a unique situation where we would be having dinner, ceremony, and dancing all in separate rooms, all requiring music. Lea worked with our venue to make sure the setup was exactly what we hoped for. The weeks leading up to the wedding Lea worked tirelessly with our wedding coordinator to make sure the set up was what we wanted and worked for us, communicating every step of the way and making sure we were not stressed by it.
The day of, they were absolutely incredible. From the ceremony music, to the intimate duo during dinner.. leading to a dinner sing a long of Cruel Summer (every swiftie's wedding dream) followed by an INCREDIBLE dance floor. The dance floor was alive the ENTIRE time from the minute they started until their last song. The band was interactive with the crowd and truly made it a night to remember! All of our guests had incredible things to say about Elevation's performance and I will be recommending them to all friends hoping to have a Philadelphia/NJ area wedding.
If you're on the fence and in need of a band, Elevation is the one!
Maggie
Maggie Sent on 01/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

June 2025 Wedding

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding band! Elevation were incredibly easy to work with from start to finish and made the entire process stress-free. They stuck closely to the playlist we sent ahead of time while still reading the room perfectly, and they kept people on the dance floor all night long. So many of our guests commented on how great the music was. They truly helped make our wedding unforgettable, and we’d recommend them without hesitation.
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 01/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

NYE Wedding

From start to finish, working with the team at BVTLive! and Elevation was pure joy. Everyone we worked with, from Justin in sales to the bandleader Lea, was attentive, responsive, and committed to delivering a great experience for us and our guests. By the time we first heard Elevation perform at the Ardmore Music Hall showcase, we had already listened to 12 other bands that weekend. Before Elevation even finished their first song, we knew we had to book them for our NYE wedding—their musicianship is unmatched. Their readiness to personalize our selections made for an incredibly meaningful experience. Their energy and talent kept the dance floor packed past midnight. We will recommend BVTLive! and Elevation to anyone seeking polished, professional, and party-ready entertainment for their event.
K
Kelsey Sent on 01/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best

Elevation was absolutely phenomenal and truly made our wedding night unforgettable. From the very beginning, they were attentive, professional, and incredibly easy to communicate with. On our first phone call with Lea, she was fully prepared, thoughtful, and thorough by asking all the right questions while also taking the time to answer every single one of ours.

Lea provided such clear detail when helping us build our wedding day timeline and was always flexible and accommodating whenever we wanted or needed to make changes. When it came to our special dances, the band went above and beyond by dedicating time to learn acoustic versions, shorten songs when needed, and still include all of the most important moments we asked for.

Once the music started, the energy was unmatched. Elevation has an incredible connection with their guests and knows exactly how to get everyone on the dance floor. The feeling in the room was electric all night long, with guests of every age dancing, singing, and having the best time.

We truly wish we could relive our wedding night just to sing and dance with Elevation all over again. Our wedding would not have been the same without them, and we cannot recommend them enough. You will not regret having Elevation be part of your magical day.
Sean
Sean Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Vibes

Working with Elevation was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! The dance floor was packed all night—it was electric from the first song to the very last. From the groom and his dad singing with the band to the team setting up the lights, Elevation truly made the wedding feel special. A huge shoutout to Lea for being an amazing band leader and guiding us through the whole process. If you’re looking for a band that rocks, book this team—you won’t be disappointed!
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Alycia Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We barely talked to our wedding guests because we had to much fun on the dance floor

To say Elevation was incredible would be an understatement! We knew we wanted Elevation to be our wedding band before my now husband and I were even engaged. They were the band for a friend’s wedding and the song range and performance was incredible. When we began our wedding planning process we had a few goals, 1. For ourselves to be dancing, singing and having fun all night. 2. For our guests to have just as much of an incredible experience as we did. Those goals were exceeded exponentially!
Lea was phenomenal and so helpful during the planning process. And Connor was incredible on the day of and just made the whole ceremony and reception seamless.
The music for the ceremony and for the cocktail hour was perfection. And the reception was even better, and we don’t know how that’s even possible! The band was seamless at taking any breaks needed (our guests specifically commented on the professionalism of always having 2 musicians on at all times). It’s a smaller detail but it made a major impact. Everyone danced all night long and the band was able to get a vast age range of guests up and moving! I truly can’t thank Elevation enough for being a large part in helping us achieve truly a perfect night and the wedding of our dreams!
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Alexa Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Quinn Wedding 09-26-2025

Elevation Band was absolutely incredible! They brought the most amazing energy and kept the dance floor packed all night—our guests are still talking about them! Before the wedding, they took the time to get to know Nick and me, truly understanding our vision and even learning a few special songs we requested. Their talent, professionalism, and ability to create such a fun atmosphere made our night unforgettable!
Cosette
Cosette Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone Loves Elevation!

We truly cannot recommend Elevation enough! We are so happy we had them as our wedding band. From the start of the planning process all the way to the end of the night, they truly exceeded expectations in every way. I honestly can't imagine having any other band at our wedding, they brought so much energy and good vibes and had everyone up dancing, from the little kids to the grandparents. We loved their interactions with our guests as well; the band members were so kind and friendly. Our guests definitely will never stop talking about how awesome our band was and we won't stop saying how lucky we were to get them! Besides just being so talented and fun on the day of the wedding, they were also so helpful throughout the planning process. We felt like they completely understood what we wanted our day to be like and executed it perfectly. It was so easy to trust the band leaders would handle everything, which we really appreciated. Choose Elevation for your wedding if you want to have an easy planning process, fabulous music, and a ton of fun!
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 08/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have asked for a better band and overall experience!

We had such an amazing experience with Elevation! The entire process from band selection to the event itself was seamless. They easily stood out during the showcases and came highly recommended which made our decision easy. Working with Lea and the team was effortless - super responsive and was on-top of all the details from processional all the way down to the last song. All of our attendees (us included) were so impressed with the song selection and quality of music - the dance floor was full the entire night. Could not have asked for a better experience and could not recommend them more highly!
C
Christopher Sent on 08/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Must book them for event

Elevation was the best part of our wedding planning process from start to finish. We were so lucky to see them at a showcase, and knew they were the band for our event instantly. They have a perfect mix of unbelievable female and male vocals, and we were dancing the entire wedding. So many guests complimented them and wanted their business card after the event. Lea was a pleasure to work with in terms of wedding prep, and song selection.
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