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Metropolitan Players is an energetic wedding band based in New York City. This experienced group features a wide array of talented musicians that can play music from any genre. Passionate about putting on a great show and flexible in their approach, the Metropolitan Players will be a hit at any wedding.

Services Offered

The Metropolitan Players will provide you with a vast list of songs they've perfected, including Top 40s hits, swing jazz, country ballads, classic standards, and more. They're eager to learn any of your favorite songs and will work with you to create a unique custom setlist for your wedding celebration. They pride themselves on having the range and sound of a DJ with the unmatched energy of a live band. The Metropolitan Players perform solely at weddings and they have perfected putting on a great show that your guests will never forget.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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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
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour 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)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
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
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Metropolitan Players

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The Metropolitan Players are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional performance and professionalism at weddings. Couples appreciated the band's extensive music repertoire, ability to learn new songs, and engaging performance that kept guests on the dance floor all night. The band's responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail before and during the wedding received accolades, with special mentions of individual coordinators ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience. Reviewers consistently recommend The Metropolitan Players as the best wedding band choice for creating an incredible atmosphere and memorable celebration.

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The Metropolitan Players are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional performance and professionalism at weddings. Couples appreciated the band's extensive music repertoire, ability to learn new songs, and engaging performance that kept guests on the dance floor all night. The band's responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail before and during the wedding received accolades, with special mentions of individual coordinators ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience. Reviewers consistently recommend The Metropolitan Players as the best wedding band choice for creating an incredible atmosphere and memorable celebration.

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Stefanie Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highlight of the night!

My husband was in charge of securing a band for our wedding. I pretended to be very laid back about it, but deep down, I was STRESSED. After all, the music can really make or break a party. After phone calls with multiple companies, he decided to go with the Metropolitan Players…and I am so glad I trusted him with this! The whole team was very responsive and patiently walked us through everything leading up to our wedding day. They had a huge repertoire of music that kept everyone on the dance floor all night long, and the personal songs they learned for us sounded AMAZING. We had an 8 piece band and were a little nervous about it being too loud, but our day-of coordinator (shout out to Drew) made sure the volume level was perfect for our sensitive ears! We received so many compliments, both during and after our wedding, about how great the band was. Everything was seamlessly organized on our day without us having to lift a finger - we felt like true guests of honor at our wedding. We can’t recommend the Met Players enough!
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Kevin Sent on 05/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Band Ever

The Met Players created an UNBELIEVABLE atmosphere for our environment. If we could leave 10 stars, we would. From the start of the relationship to the end of our wedding, they were professional, available, flexible, and all-around amazing. They worked with us to carefully create a playlist and energy we wanted: They learned new songs and performed them perfectly. They played all the songs we requested. And they totally nailed the vibe that we were going for. Every time someone has talked about our wedding, they have mentioned the Met Players. They are the best wedding band out there.
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Emily Sent on 05/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of having The Metropolitan Players perform at our wedding. They were such a dream to work with, and every single guest raved about how the Met Players were the best band they’ve ever heard at a wedding. Not a single person left the dance floor all night! We couldn’t recommend them more!
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 02/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic band!

The Met Players were amazing! We got married on 1/27/24 and we could not have been happier! Elizabeth ensured we were well taken care of and the band knew all the songs
And how to engage with the crowd! It was absolutely perfect!!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 01/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best vendors

The Metropolitan Players were honestly one of our favorite vendors to work with for our wedding!! They were so incredibly professional and personable from day one. They even sent us a handwritten note after we booked them. Elizabeth, our coordinator, was with us every step of the way to help us make sure we had the best night of our lives. They were accommodating, flexible, and SO TALENTED!! My husband and I had so many people come up to us throughout the night to tell us how AWESOME our band was! Despite having a snowstorm on our wedding day, they were willing to work with us to make our day incredible. The Met Players had everyone up and dancing, and we are SO thankful we chose them for our special day!
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Cody Sent on 01/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Band!

We absolutely loved having the Metropolitan Players play at our New Years Eve wedding! From the very start they were easy to work with and highly communicative about the process. They checked in frequently throughout and were key in helping to create a great timeline and set list. They were able to learn songs that were most important to us and played them brilliantly. Most importantly, they had the dance floor rocking all night long! Their 90's pop medley may have been the best song I heard all year. We would highly recommend working with them!!
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Ava L. Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best band out there hands down

There is absolutely NO better band than the Metropolitan Players. In fact, just look no further. My sister-in-law is a professional singer and found this band (she has very high expectations for what she was looking for). When I got married a year later, there was no question that we would be using them for our wedding we well. The band is so so good and the organization leading up to the big day is exceptional. They really strive to ensure they get the music right based on your interests. We ended up getting a 12 piece band and two violinists and celloists for the ceremony. The music during the ceremony was magical, and the music during the reception had everyone on the dance floor. I can't speak any more highly of them, and how fantastic they are! Thank you again for rocking our wedding!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 09/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly talented and fun band!

We are so happy we hired the Met Players! From the moment we first emailed them, we could sense their excitement for us and passion for what they do. They were incredibly communicative over email and very organized in terms of planning for our wedding day. We had a lot of specific requests and they accommodated every single one flawlessly (for example, we asked for some piano instrumental versions of Lord of the Rings songs to play before the ceremony and gave very specific timing instructions for songs to walk down the aisle to).

The band completely understood the vibe we were going for which was a fun and lively dance floor, and the dance floor was truly packed all night. They helped us have an amazing hora, kept timelines on track by announcing speeches and parent dances, and ended their set with a great performance of Don't Stop Believin.

I highly recommend the Met Players for a band that's truly excited, fun, and talented! We hadn't seen them live before we booked, but based on reviews and word of mouth we felt comfortable booking anyway and from the first email we got from our event coordinator I knew we made the right choice. We loved them, and so did our guests because we got many, many compliments!
Jane
Jane Sent on 09/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing band! Everyone was so talented

We had such a great experience with the Metropolitan Players. Our guests are still talking about how great our band was! They had everyone up and dancing for most of the night, and learned favorites like Barbie Girl, Dancing On My Own, and Danza Kuduro just for us. We weren't even sure if Danza Kuduro was a reasonable request - the singer would have to speak Spanish - but they totally delivered. So much fun. The list of songs they already know is really extensive and we loved that they were willing to learn a bunch of songs for us. Some of the bands we looked at capped custom requests at 2 songs, maybe 3. The Met Players didn't set a cap, though I'm sure there is one at some point. We didn't reach a limit and we got everything we hoped for. Also, Barbie Girl was a late add - the Barbie movie blew up and we thought it would be fun to add it to the mix. They learned it 2 weeks before the wedding. I wouldn't necessarily suggest putting requests in on such short notice, of course. I'm sure they appreciate having more time :) Their communication in the planning process was also awesome. Very thorough, friendly, and responsive.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 07/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dancing all night long

I am ecstatic to share my experience working with The Metropolitan Players. Having witnessed their riveting performances at several weddings before, I was already certain of their talent. However, their performance and incredible professionalism during our own wedding exceeded even my highest expectations. Engaging with The Met Players as vendors was an absolute delight. Their extreme organization, quick responses, and meticulous attention to detail left no room for doubt or concern. They were not merely another vendor; they were collaborative partners who were invested in making our wedding day a resounding success.

One thing that stood out was their dedication to understanding and executing our specific requests. Their attention to detail was remarkable and assured us that our event was as important to them as it was to us. Working with them was a breeze, a stress-free experience that I genuinely appreciated amidst the hustle and bustle of wedding planning. When it came to the big day, The Met Players truly came alive. They absolutely crushed it, lighting up our wedding with their infectious energy and exceptional sound. Their performance was seamless, fun, and so incredibly engaging that they had all our guests on the dance floor in no time. The energy and joy they injected into the crowd were palpable and truly set the mood for a celebration we will always remember.

The Met Players were a dream to work with. Their level of professionalism, combined with their musical prowess and their undeniable passion for what they do, made our day extra special. If you're looking for a band that will deliver an unforgettable performance and contribute to making your wedding day flawless, I wholeheartedly recommend The Met Players. They are undoubtedly worth every penny, and I guarantee they will make your day just as special as they made ours.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Ariana Strings Ariana Strings Wedding Musicians

I've performed with Metropolitan Players a few times and I really enjoyed working with them. They're organized, on top of their game, and talented. What more can you ask for?

Outline Studios Outline Studios Wedding Planners

Outstanding!!! Having worked with countless bands as an event planner, Metropolitan Players stands far above the rest. Erin was beyond helpful in every step of the way. She was responsive to every question and odd request my clients asked. She was creative in helping my clients chose off the beaten path selections and the band went above and beyond to learn very specific songs. Erin detailed the whole night with a timeline and were flexible when changes were even made during the night. The band arrived on time, set up and were ready ahead of schedule. The whole band was the definition of professionalism and you can tell how much everyone loves what they do. Numerous wedding guests specifically hunted me down to tell me how amazing the band was! Their ability to read the crowd and get everyone out of there seats is unmatched. Definitely my go to band from now on!

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