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Murray Hill Talent is a wedding DJ company based out of Malden, Massachusetts. Whether you’re looking for a band, DJ, photo booth, ceremony or cocktail musicians, or uplighting for your wedding in Boston, Cape Cod, Newport, RI, or anywhere else in New England, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been doing this for over 20 years, and our bands and DJs have rocked thousands of weddings and parties, so we have the experience of seeing every scenario imaginable. But we also realize that every wedding is different, and that’s why our bands and DJs never take a 'cookie-cutter' approach.

Services Offered

  • Dance party bands
  • DJs/Emcees
  • Ceremony & cocktail musicians
  • Microphones/Sound/PA systems
  • Uplighting
  • Photo booths

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

Embossed

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$750

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

Engraving

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

Which of the following are included in the price?

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

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,600

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$1,500

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$500

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

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

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

What music services do you provide?

Liability Insurance

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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Cara
Cara S. Married on 09/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Above & beyond!

Hiring Murray Hill talent (Flipside band) for our wedding day on 9/30/21 was easily one of the best decisions we made. I don’t even know where to begin! My husband is from a musical family, and had a very clear vision for what we wanted on our day. He worked with Corin to plan a surprise serenade in which the band learned our song and played alongside him. They also allowed my brother in law and groomsman to play/sing our first dance song. And not to mention they absolutely NAILED the playlist, fed off the crowd, and put on an incredible show that we and our guests are still raving about. We are so grateful to Flipside and especially Corin, who worked closely with us every step of the way despite the busiest wedding season they have ever had. We hope to find a reason to hire Flipside again in the future. Look no further and book them now - you will not regret it!!!
Amanda
Amanda L. Getting married on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Murray Hill Team knocked it out of the park!

Booking was a breeze. The admin team had great communication and an easy to use questionnaire to help determine our music preferences.

The band "Twilight" expertly handled the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was perfect, they provided the ambiance we were looking for without calling too much attention.

Put your hands up for DJ Ben Ockert! He DJ'd the reception like an old pro. He took the time to schedule a call before the event and get a feel for our music tastes. He put together a kick ass set and kept the dancefloor full throughout. Awesome job accommodating some obscure requests on the fly. This guy is not just playing a list of songs you give him, he really performed and mixed an awesome set. Next time we host an event, Ben will be there.

Thank you for a great night! We will never forget it!
Jenelle
Jenelle H. Married on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rockstart musicians!

Tom and David were THE BEST!!!! Tom Pendergast played the guitar for our ceremony and cocktail hour and not only could he play all the songs I was looking for during the ceremony (Lover by Taylor Swift was PERFECT), but he also absolutely rocked the garden party wedding theme during the cocktail hour with his covers. All of our guests said he was amazing!
David Landeta was our DJ for our reception and he CRUSHED it! He spent so much time leading up to the big day working with me on having the perfect music for dancing, for days after the event our friends were texting us saying how great he was!
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Real Weddings

Cara & Bennie
38 photos · 09/30/2021
Jessica & Will
105 photos · 06/09/2018
Kyle & Kate
24 photos · 07/16/2017
Paul & Beth
25 photos · 06/06/2016

Team

Cory Harding
Cory Harding
President

A Berklee School of Music graduate (BA Music Business), Cory has been in the private event entertainment industry since 1997, establishing relationships with thousands of artists, clients, and event planning and venue personnel throughout New England. An accomplished guitarist/songwriter, Harding has recorded and toured in the US and Europe for Warner Brothers and Monolyth Records. Cory is a member of ASCAP & The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Paul Natale
Paul Natale
Operations Manager

Paul is in charge of daily operations, accounting, graphic design, promotional editing, and customer service for the company. He is also one of the company’s most popular disc jockeys and supervises, trains and coordinates music for our disc jockey roster. Apart from his office-related duties, Paul is a multi-talented singer-songwriter and music producer. When he’s not at the office or events, Paul is most likely at home watching the Red Sox, Celtics or Patriots.

Corin Ashley
Corin Ashley
Harmonic Concierge

Corin Ashley has been described by the Boston Globe as “the bride whisperer” and has planned the music for over 1100 weddings and events. He has also been an active performer for over 20 years, traveling all over the United States, Canada and Europe and has recorded and shared the stage with artists such as the B- 52s, Jimmy Cliff, Edwin McCain, Mose Allison, Al Kooper, Ian Hunter, T-Bone Burnett and Eddie Kramer. A Berklee College Of Music alumnus, he has been a judge in the Billboard Songwriting contest, appeared on NPR as a pop music commentator and writes a regular music column for Big Takeover magazine. He has also written music for the television shows “Dawson’s Creek” and MTV’s “Laguna Beach.” Corin lives in Malden with his wife who says that he has more CDs and albums than any normal person could ever need.

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Beehive Creative Events, LLC Beehive Creative Events, LLC Wedding Planners

Murray Hill Talent is amazing! If you are looking for a phenomenal professional band that will keep things energized, I highly recommend Flipside. I've been fortunate to work with them at weddings and the couples have been pleased every time. They're willing to travel!

Nancy Gould Photography Nancy Gould Photography Wedding Photographers

I have worked with both the DJ's and the bands from Murray Hill many times over the years, and they have all been great. The DJ's are fun and accommodating to the guests, without ever being too "talky" or cheesy. The bands have great energy, and are great for ceremony & cocktail music as well. My clients have always been happy with them, and the dance floor has always been full!

Cape Cod Celebrations Cape Cod Celebrations Wedding Planners

I love working with the Murray Hill Talent team - from Cory to Scott and Paul, everyone is always such a pleasure to work with, especially on site. I love vendors that do an amazing job, but are also so much fun to hang out with an put on a fabulous event! I can't wait until my next MHT event!

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