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Grand Central Station Band is one of Upstate New York's premier wedding / party bands. With 45 years of experience bringing people together with music. A six piece ensemble with a stellar reputation and thousands of satisfied clients. Sensibly priced and highly recommended by the area's top vendors. References proudly given upon request.

Services Offered
The band offers an optional horn section to accompany the musicians. They meet with you and your future spouse to make sure their musical selections fit your needs. They use today's most cutting edge technology, and lighting. Grand Central Station Band plays a wide range of musical genres including acoustic, blues, classic rock, big band, country, funk, hip hop, jazz, motown, pop, rock, dance, gospel, latin, oldies, swing and more. Their services include:

  • MC
  • Cocktail hour
  • Reception music
  • Ceremony music
  • Instrumentals
  • Vocals
  • Music during breaks
  • Sample music
  • Destination and travel

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Ceremony 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)?

4 - 6

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Grand Central Station Band

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Grand Central Station is praised as an energetic, versatile wedding band that kept guests dancing all night. Reviewers lauded their professionalism, clear communication, flexibility with song choices and special requests, and engaging MCing. Many called them the best wedding band they've seen and strongly recommend booking them.

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Grand Central Station is praised as an energetic, versatile wedding band that kept guests dancing all night. Reviewers lauded their professionalism, clear communication, flexibility with song choices and special requests, and engaging MCing. Many called them the best wedding band they've seen and strongly recommend booking them.

John
John Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

GCS, best band for your buck!

If we could have a second wedding, we would hire Grand Central Station again! Paul was our main point of contact. He was incredibly accommodating and used his years of wedding experience to comfort and support us all the way up to our day. We had a vision that was constantly evolving and without missing a beat, the band adapted and took it in stride letting us make changes up to the week of our wedding. We received compliments for our band choice from every single person in attendance. For us, a live performance was a no brainer, but we even got word from a bridal party member who attended a wedding the very next day that GCS blew the subsequent DJ out of the water. We truly could not have imagined a better wedding and GCS was such a huge part of making it happen. Thank you!!!
Charlie
Charlie Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The band was outstanding. Kept everyone on a dance floor all night long.. Song selections were great! Paul and the band were great to work with and made our wedding so special! If you’re having an event, you gotta get Grand Central Station Band!!

The band was great value for our event. They rotted all night and really engaged our guests! So many people remark what a great band.
Monica
Monica Sent on 05/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We love GCS!!

Grand Central Station was amazing from start to finish. From my initial phone calls with Paul I could tell they were a genuine group. He made sure to keep in touch with me and follow up in the weeks leading up to the wedding. It was everything we could have imagined. When they came out playing Taylor Swift, we all knew we were in for a great night. The next morning, all anyone could talk about was how amazing the band was. It was one of the vendors we were most looking forward to and one we will never forget. Could not recommend this band more.
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Megan Sent on 08/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band!

Grand Central Station did an incredible job playing at our wedding. We had a blast and so did our guests. They made the planning and communication very easy. Highly recommend!
Elaina
Elaina Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Grand Central Station made our wedding a PARTY.

Grand Central Station made our wedding a PARTY. Our guests (of all ages!) stayed on the dance floor all night long! GCS was incredible at reading our crowd and responding to their energy and preferences. After hearing how the groom was a longtime fan of T Swift in my best friend's MOH speech, the band made sure to include Love Story in the set and called him out. It was a really fun moment. They also did a fantastic job leading our unique wedding party entrance, and MCing the evening. From our initial contact to the night of the wedding, Paul and his bandmates were kind, professional, and all-around easy to work with. Our venue was thrilled to hear we would be working with them and had the highest praise for them. The night truly would not have been the same without them and we are so unbelievably grateful to have booked Grand Central Station.
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Mackenzie Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We selected our date based on their availability!!! Must have for the best dance party!

Our reception would not have been complete if it wasn’t for our favorite band keeping the party alive all night long! We are so grateful for GCS accommodating all our special requests and couldn’t be more happy that we had them to provide the entertainment for the best day of our lives. Their professionalism, kindness and flexibility are top notch. If you’re getting married and looking for the best party band in the world, you need to have GCS there!
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Brian Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible energy and talent!!

All of our guests thought this band was incredible and multiple people have told us they’re the best wedding band they’ve ever seen!! They kept everyone on the dance floor all night and really brought the fun energy and vibes we dreamed of! Their range in music is incredible- from fireball, to Chris Stapleton, to journey every song was a hit! Truly the best decision we made for our wedding!
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Paul Sent on 09/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Experience

We retained Grand Central Station for our wedding at the Lake George Club.
All of my dealings with Paul DeBiase were terrific. He was quite organized and responsive to all of our pre-wedding discussions. Mr. DeBiase was as he stated. On the wedding day he showed up early, set up early, coordinated with the other aspects of the celebration and was completely helpful. In fact he even brought the speakers outside. In sum, he was not a source of any stress. In terms of the performance the group was really great. Our guests enjoyed themselves. Both Jeanne and I would wholeheartedly endorse the Band and Paul DeBiase. Top shelf.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Get Ready to PARTY!

Grand Central Station ROCKED our wedding reception and we absolutely loved having them provide the entertainment for the evening. They are one of our favorite local bands and we were so happy to have them help us make our special day fantastic. Our reception was a little non-traditional because we had eloped the year before, so this was more of a family/friends celebration and one-year anniversary party. Paul and the GCS crew listened to all of our requests and delivered beyond our expectations. They worked with us through a special twist on our first dance song and it was exactly as we pictured it. We asked them to bring the party and they DID. Additionally, they included some amazing surprises throughout the evening, such as asking my dad (a guitarist) to join them for a song and also inviting a couple of our guests (also local musicians) to play with them for a few songs as well. Every song we asked them to play, they played. Every song we asked them to avoid, they avoided. Paul was extremely communicative right up until the event start, making sure he and the band fully understood what we wanted. And beyond the songs we requested, they seemed to know exactly what other songs to play that got people up on their feet. We cannot thank them enough and our guests are still telling us how much fun they had at our party. If you want a band that will keep your guests on the dance floor all night long, look no further than Grand Central Station!
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Matthew Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr. & Mrs. Renko

Paul and the band are premier entertainment in the Capital District. We chose them for our wedding after seeing them perform several shows around the area. They are well versed in all of the components that go into your big day and that relieves a lot of stress. The only only time the dance floor was empty was when we were eating. Every member of the band is extremely talented, from the bass and drums as the foundation, the tasty licks and riffs from the guitar and the incredible vocals. Their versatility impressed everyone at our wedding and cannot express how grateful we are for putting on a spectacular show. I will be recommending Grand Central Station to anyone who is looking for entertainment for their wedding.

Thank you guys!

K&M
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
J. Foley Photography J. Foley Photography Wedding Photographers

These guys bring great energy to wedding parties, and they keep the dance floor packed. They are also professionals who help keep the wedding day formalities running smoothly. JFP definitely recommends them!

Out of the Ordinary Photography Out of the Ordinary Photography Wedding Photographers

GCS Band is one of the best bands in the area. I highly recommend them, they are worth every penny! I seriously cannot wait until I work with them again at each event. They are a lot of fun and get the crowd dancing and partying like no other. Hire GCS, please!

Matt McClosky Photography Matt McClosky Photography Wedding Photographers

This is the band to book for your wedding. Years of professionalism, talent and knowing how to get you moving make them worth every penny!

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