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About

Hank Lane Music is a New York based, world-renowned wedding music and entertainment organization. For more than 40 years, Hank Lane Music has been representing the area's top musical talent to perform both modern day hits and classics at your wedding or reception party.

Experience

Hank Lane Music has been featured in television and print media, and performed for several celebrity weddings and events. They were cited in New York Magazine as New York’s “Best Party Pop Band,” as well as in Joan Hamburg’s must-have book, City Wedding. Hank Lane Music’s various set bands have also appeared on NBC's Today Show, the CBS Morning Show wedding segment, ABC's Good Morning America and on the popular cable television series on the We channel, My Fair Wedding with David Tutera. Hank Lane has served celebrity clients, including Vera Wang, Katie Couric, Sean "Diddy" Combs, among many more.

Services Offered

Hank Lane Music has 20 different bands on staff, including dance bands, orchestras and classical musicians for your ceremony. They also book vintage jazz trios and quartets for more formal events. Hank Lane Music also specializes in music from all cultures, including Hebrew, Klezmer, Israeli, Russian, Caribbean, Latin and Indian (including traditional Baraat and Sangeet music selections). The company has two additional divisions; “More Than Music” for wedding DJs, MCs, and photography, and “Fusion,” which offers various lighting and video screens for your wedding montage.

Other Services

In addition to their stellar set bands, beautiful orchestral ensembles and top-notch DJs, Hank Lane Music offers the following services for your wedding event:

  • Photo booths and photo stations
  • Lighting packages
  • Acrylic staging and dance floor rentals
  • Name talent booking services
  • Event production and design

Areas Covered

Hank Lane Music has offices in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, New England and Florida. Hank Lane bands are willing to travel.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6
7+

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

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

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Hank Lane Music

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Reviewers rave that the bands brought electric energy, kept the dance floor packed, and created unforgettable nights. Couples praised their professionalism, responsiveness, and seamless coordination of ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception with personalized setlists. Guests repeatedly complimented the musicians’ talent and song variety, making them highly recommended for weddings.

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Reviewers rave that the bands brought electric energy, kept the dance floor packed, and created unforgettable nights. Couples praised their professionalism, responsiveness, and seamless coordination of ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception with personalized setlists. Guests repeatedly complimented the musicians’ talent and song variety, making them highly recommended for weddings.

Arianna
Arianna Sent on 07/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Frank Simmons Band

Frank Simmons was truly the BEST band!! From meeting with Frank prior to the wedding, he truly took the time to understand what vibe we wanted and what songs were on our do not play list. Him and the band could not have executed any better!! They brought AMAZING energy and everyone was on the dance floor all night long! Our crowd was so impressed with the range of songs they can play and how similar they sounded to the original artists. A must book for your wedding!!!
Emma
Emma Sent on 07/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Oheka Castle Wedding July 2026

Shout out to Frank and Luxe! Best Decision we ever made. What a day what a time what a special part of our day that truly exceeded our expectations and brought all the people we love together! Thank you will never cover it.

From a year ago meeting Frank and the team with no clue how to plan a wedding event at this type of venue. What carried us through was the team's time, patience, support, expertise and more! Thank you for making us feel so comfort to ask truly anything.

We can confidently say we have never felt such an amazing energy and insanely good time with a group of people in our lives all in one place! Our guests said that this group just absolutely nailed everything!

This band is full of so many genuine amazingly talented people. You guys truly did it all for us and didn’t skip a single beat! We know that this isn’t goodbye this is a for sure see you later!
Niko
Niko Sent on 07/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Night We’ll Never Forget

Brooklyn Sound was absolutely incredible and one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They kept the dance floor packed all night and created an unforgettable atmosphere for us and our guests. The band is unbelievably talented, professional, and full of energy. They knew exactly how to read the crowd and kept everyone engaged from the first song to the last. We’ve had countless guests tell us it was one of the best wedding bands they’ve ever heard.

If you’re looking for a band that will make your wedding unforgettable, Brooklyn Sound is the one. They exceeded every expectation, and we couldn’t have been happier. Thank you for helping make our wedding the best night of our lives!
J
Jessica Sent on 07/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Wedding Band

We had an incredible experience with the Russ Bennett Band at our wedding! From the planning process through the end of the reception, Russ was organized, professional, and wonderful to work with.

The band took our song requests and favorite genres into consideration and curated the perfect setlist. They kept the energy high all night, and our dance floor was packed from start to finish! Every band member was incredibly talented and brought amazing energy.

Russ also worked seamlessly with our venue to coordinate introductions, first dances, speeches, and all the important moments, making sure everything stayed on schedule and the night flowed effortlessly.

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding band and highly recommend the Russ Bennett Band to anyone looking for an unforgettable reception!
H
Heather Sent on 05/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!

Working with Hank Lane was an absolute joy from start to finish! Our band kept the energy high all night, and there was never a moment when people didn’t want to be out on the dance floor. They were so much more than just a band — they created an unforgettable experience for us and our guests.

Russ and his band did an incredible job incorporating Italian music into our set, which meant so much to my family and made the night feel even more personal and special. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the band was!

We also used Hank Lane for our ceremony and cocktail hour music, and it truly set the perfect tone for the entire evening — elegant, tasteful, and lively. We couldn’t have asked for better entertainment and had the absolute best night!”
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 04/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Jenna Wynne Band

Thank you so much for making our special night…. Special. We could not be more thrilled with everything. Everyone told us when we started planning that the band is the most important decision and they were absolutely correct. 

Jenna and her entire team were incredible - we are honestly still in awe. It was the best night of our lives and we are so happy they were a part of it. From the ceremony to cocktail hour then the party - everything was incredible. They played everything we wanted, oftentimes better than the actual singer, and fit in so seamlessly with our party that it felt like they were members of our family and friends.
Jon
Jon Sent on 01/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Could not recommend more!

WOW, Ignition was amazing!!! We had a 240 person wedding with guests of all ages, and when we say our dance floor was packed the entire night, we are not exaggerating!! The whole party was up and dancing from start to finish thanks to Ignition’s incredible energy, song choices, and impressive mash-up/remixes of songs. Somehow, guests with different dancing preferences all felt like they were catered to in songs/genre all night! At the end of the wedding, we’d say that compliments on the band were among the most common thing guests shared with us! Our goal was aside from the formalities, to dance all night, and Ignition made that come true! Could not recommend more!!!
C
Cameron Sent on 12/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Unforgettable Dance Floor & the Best Wedding Band We Could’ve Asked For

We could not say enough amazing things about Spotlight. From the moment they started playing, they brought an energy, joy, and level of talent that completely transformed our wedding and made it everything we dreamed of and more. So many of our guests told us they were the best wedding band they had ever seen, and we couldn’t agree more.

They played an incredible variety of songs that kept everyone on the dance floor, were unbelievably engaging with our guests, and even had multiple musicians out in the crowd during their set making the night feel so fun, personal, and unforgettable. They were also extremely receptive to our requests and absolutely nailed their version our first dance song.

Matt, Kyle, and the entire band are absolute class acts; professional and kind. If you want a band that will elevate your wedding, blow your guests away, and create incredible memories, Spotlight is it. We are endlessly grateful to them for making our night so special.

- Kirstin & Cameron

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Amber Sent on 12/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

love love love SPOTLIGHT

Seriously cannot say enough good things about this band!!! We saw them at another wedding and were immediately sold! We picked our wedding date around Spotlights availability and it was the best decision we have made! They will keep the dance floor packed all night and they are amazing!! Do yourself a favor and hire them for your wedding!
L
Lindsay Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Nocturne - Wedding Band

Nocturne was the most amazing band at our wedding in November! They were so easy to work with throughout the planning process, and this was extremely appreciated! They had guests of all ages on their feet at our wedding! Multiple people complimented the band to our families afterwards, and I already had a friend ask for their name for their sibling’s wedding! A highlight was their mashup at the end of the wedding of many different songs that my husband and I grew up to, along with wedding classics. It was incredibly cool and made for the most memorable wedding reception!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Sherwood Photographers Sherwood Photographers Wedding Photographers

Let's get the party started and keep it going. We work with Hank Lane all the time .Amazing bands They bring a much higher level of entertainment

The Amazing Bottle Dancers - Nationwide, Canada & Destination Events The Amazing Bottle Dancers - Nationwide, Canada & Destination Events Banquet Halls

What can I say? Hank Lane Productions is fantastic, and have been making simchas special for YEARS.

American Beauty Events American Beauty Events Banquet Halls

Ian from Hank Lane is a very personable and knowledgeable person when it comes to what and event will require for the host and guests to have and enjoyable and positive experience. I would recommend them highly.

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