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- 2020
Hella Fitzgerald
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"Hella Fitzgerald, led by the amazing Lilan Kane, did a fabulous job at my son’s wedding. From the..."
"Hella Fitgerald was everything we could've hoped for. Their sound and energy was fantastic. They..."
About this vendor
Based in Oakland, California, Hella Fitzgerald is a deluxe wedding band collective that brings a blend of vintage jazz, classic soul, and modern hits to special celebrations. Showcasing some of the finest musicians in the area, this band brings incredible experience and energy to every event. They gracefully transition through different eras and genres, providing you and your guests with a well-rounded musical experience.
Services Offered
Hella Fitzgerald supports weddings of any style, size, and budget. The band offers various arrangements, from solo violinists to a lively brass ensemble and a full band. They specialize in creating a New Orelans sound with a Bay twist with a blend of reimagined classics and contemporary hits. They are also happy to learn new songs tailored to your style. From your ceremony to the last dance, they will keep you and your guests delightfully entertained.
Experience
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10 years in business
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We speak English
FAQ
Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour 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
Cocktail Hour Music
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)?
1 - 3
4 - 6
7+
What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?
Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
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
Projector
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Hella Fitzgerald
Ana Y. Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Most Epic Band Ever!
Hella Fitzgerald, led by the amazing Lilan Kane, did a fabulous job at my son’s wedding. From the clear and timely communication with Lilan herself (no third party manager) over the months leading up to the big day about our budget and hopes and dreams, to the actual wedding day, it could not have been more perfect! The highlights were the epic brass band that led the 200+ guests from the outdoor wedding ceremony to the reception, the mother-son dance (perhaps not the dancing skills but definitely the beautiful rendition of “What the World Needs Now (Is Love)” by Lilan and her band), and the song set with the glorious horns that kept the dance floor hopping (with everyone from the youngest guest to grandma) all night long! It went by too fast, but the memories will last forever! We could not have been more pleased! I could not recommend Hella Fitzgerald more!
Josh Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Couldn't Have Asked for Anything More
Hella Fitgerald was everything we could've hoped for. Their sound and energy was fantastic. They showed up prepared and fit in perfectly with our schedule and our space. Their price was fair and Lilan was fantastic at working with us ahead of time to make sure that we got just what we wanted. Without hesitation, I would hire them again and recommend them to anyone!
Steve Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Hella Fitzgerald is Fantastic!
Honestly, I cannot think of a more professional talent buying experience in my career, and the level of musicianship is absolutely top notch. From beginning to end, I had an excellent experience and my guests loved the band. I also cannot think of a better name for a band either! Highly recommended!
Maggie Sent on 12/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Music brought magic to our morning wedding!
My fiancé and I wanted a simple wedding but with great food and music. Hella Fitzgerald made our wedding really fun for all our guests! They were extremely professional from start to finish of the event, assisting our family member officiant with all the audio and music for the ceremony. Our morning wedding was so special and unique with their creative sound-- and our families tore up the dance floor! They were very open to being flexible with our event and were an extremely worthy addition to our budget. Cannot recommend enough!
Sarah Sent on 12/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Best band for our wedding or your private event
Hella Fitzgerald is simply the best. They've got that old school cool, sexy sax, amazing lead singer vibe. I used them for years for private parties and corporate events.. and just hired them for my wedding in October. Easy to work with, great communication, on-time, and most importantly.... FUN. Our guests are still talking about the band 2 months later.
Ren G. Sent on 12/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating
This band is amazing!!
This band is so killer! They played super fun dance music that was a great variety to get lots of different folks out on the floor. I am a local musician so I have known Lilan and the band through the music scene for years and I expected them to be amazing and they actually managed to be even better than my, already very high, expectations!
Jimmy Sent on 12/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Great soulful band!
Lilan and her band were perfect for our wedding -- soulful and energetic live music highly recommend.
If you are looking for easy full service band that isn't corny and gets folks dancing Hella Fitzgerald is great.
If you are looking for easy full service band that isn't corny and gets folks dancing Hella Fitzgerald is great.
Dean Sent on 10/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Talented and professional
We hired Hella Fitzgerald for our wedding and are so glad we did. As a musician myself, I can say with confidence they are super talented -- and just as importantly, incredibly professional, flexible, and easy to work with. Thank you so much for an awesome evening!
Ashley Sent on 09/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Best wedding band
If you can book this band for your wedding then you’re hella lucky. Some of our guests are professional musicians (one is a professor and couple were orchestra members) and they themselves told us they were the best wedding band. The MCing, professionalism, quality of music and vibes are all perfect. In fact my biggest regret is taking too many golden hour photos and thus cutting into our band time. It was THAT good
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