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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 is an energetic, highly talented wedding band that kept the dance floor packed all night. Couples praised their professionalism, seamless communication and planning, and flexibility to learn special requests. They read the room perfectly, handled logistics smoothly, and delivered unforgettable, high-energy receptions worth the investment.

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Elevation is an energetic, highly talented wedding band that kept the dance floor packed all night. Couples praised their professionalism, seamless communication and planning, and flexibility to learn special requests. They read the room perfectly, handled logistics smoothly, and delivered unforgettable, high-energy receptions worth the investment.

Olivia
Olivia Sent on 09/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elevation band

Our experience with elevation band could not have gone better. From beginning to end everything was so perfect and beyond what we could have asked for! The communication was excellent and they made our wedding day music go so smoothly. And above all they are so talented. No one wanted to leave the dance floor! Can’t recommend them enough!!
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Hillary Sent on 08/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenally talented wedding band

Booking Elevation was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. This band brought the best energy and made our day so special. We received so many compliments about the music!

A few rave reviews shared by our guests:
“The single best wedding band I’ve ever heard play.”
“We loved the horns and the little shakers.”
“Adele right off the bat is so impressive. She was belting!”
“Can we book them for our wedding next year?”

This is THE band for your wedding if you want the dance floor to stay packed all night long!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 07/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

I would recommend Elevation a million times over. From the first time we listened to them play at a showcase, we knew they were the band to book. They had all of our guests dancing from the minute the night started. Working with the co-band leader Lea was so easy. They played every song we discussed, and I think I spent two hours straight on the dance floor.

I can’t say enough great things about the entire band, and I wish I could relive my wedding night every Friday because of them.
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Matt Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we could have asked for in a band!

Our only hesitation in booking Elevation was that the the reviews seemed TOO positive - surely someone must have at least one issue to highlight, but every post just mentioned how incredible they were.

We decided to book them anyway, and after having Elevation play our wedding, we understand why nobody has had anything bad to say. They simply were incredible. Our guests would not stop raving about how they are the best wedding band + created the best wedding experience they have ever had.

In the leadup to the wedding, Lea was communicative and attentive. They allowed us to select as many songs as we wanted for the evening, and even secretly worked with some of our family to throw in some surprises throughout the night. During the night, they were truly everything we could have asked for.

Thank you to Lea + Elevation for helping make our wedding night so memorable for us and all of our guests!
Austin
Austin Sent on 04/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elevation Brought Our Wedding to Life

They did a fantastic job from beginning to end and truly helped bring our party to life. Lea was incredibly responsive and took the time to listen to every suggestion we had, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. We highly recommend working with Elevation for your wedding or any special event!
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.
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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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