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Harry and the Hitmen are a live wedding band based in Santa Cruz, California. Specializing in classic Motown and soul genres, this lively ensemble can help you get your party off to a flying start. Confident and versatile, these talented performers will be sure to elevate the ambiance of your special occasion.

Services Offered

Harry and the Hitmen can provide melodic and soulful performances for wedding receptions, cocktail hour, or something in between. The band is made up of six accomplished musicians who can sing and play an array of instruments. If you have a favorite tune in mind for your first dance, they will be willing to learn new music, especially for you. When your big day arrives, the group will provide the necessary equipment, including microphones and a sound system.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
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Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

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

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
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?

Funk
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Learning New Songs
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Harry and the Hitmen

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Spirage Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Pro wedding people

my gawd this band fantastical their service was outstanding and they got a staneding auvation. THe guy who plays the taberine was great hes a goat recomend 10/10
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Ryan Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

omg weddinggg!!!!!!

oh em gosh. Ryan Morgan was absolutely amazing. The way he played the tambourine was so invigorating and got everybody on the dance floor. HIGHLY RECOMMMEENNDDDD!!!
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Spriagh Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

wow ryan morgan is so amazing. the entire band did good as well but he was the one.

ryan morgan is the best trombone player i have ever seen. what a legend. best indian wedding ever
Christal
Christal Sent on 09/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Fun, 110% recommended

Super friendly, awesome tunes!
Brian
Brian Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Literally the best wedding band ever

We are in complete awe of Harry and the Hitmen.

These guys showed up and brought the house down. Their catalog is the perfect mix of timeless classic soul numbers that everyone at the wedding from the oldest to the youngest can get down to.

Jackson 5? Check.
Otis Redding? Check.
Every Motown song you sang in the car with your Mom and Dad growing up? Check.

They started playing, and our carefully laid plans went right out the window and everyone, and I mean everyone, got on the floor and started dancing and singing along to every song.

Even the vendors were rocking out. At one point one of the bartenders looked over at me and said “this is the best wedding band ever!” I wholeheartedly agreed.

If you want to take your wedding to the next level hire these guys. They were so great to work with, handled everything throughout the event including the PA, setting up mics for toasts, learned special requests for the first dance and father/daughter dance, and all the special announcements to keep the evening flowing.

It’s been a couple of months since our wedding, and I’m still getting texts from people saying, “your wedding was so fun, but oh my god the band was AMAZING!”

Just book them. Right now. Because the secret will soon be out and they will be impossible to lock down. It will be the best decision you make when you plan your special day, I guarantee it.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 08/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone, every age, dancing!

Harry and the Hitmen played at our 250-person wedding and got everyone on the dance floor - from grandmas to little kids. They were awesome to work with in advance, and completely delivered on the evening of the wedding. We didn't have any kind of wedding planner, and they even shared a few good tips for making the event go well.

They've played at several other weddings I've been to including much more intimate ones, and it always been so fun. Highly recommend the band.
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Brianna Sent on 07/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Wedding Band! Motown and more

Harry and the Hitmen have got the be the best band for weddings in the Bay Area. Professional, responsive, and phenomenal musicians. With the keyboards and horns, they can get your guests jumping. Motown, other classic dance hits, and some original material too. Everyone will be crying with happiness by the end of the night.
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Chris Sent on 07/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect band to play your wedding.

I hired Harry & the Hitmen to play my wedding. They play classic Motown and soul. The second theybstatted playing everybody was up dancing. Great band, perfect music.
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Chl S. Sent on 07/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to work with and super accommodating.

Perfect band for our wedding. Great mix of epic classics and originals. Great stage presence. They helped make our day so much fun.
Ken
Ken S. Sent on 07/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

These guys are the greatest band for any wedding. We hired them for our wedding, and have seen them play at at least three or four others. They rock!!

Highly recommend this band, they are so friggin fun!
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