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New York Players are New York's Dance Party Experts, an entertainment powerhouse with a focus on corporate and private events, nightclubs, concerts and festivals. Our "no cheese" model is simple... exceed our client's vision and keep the dance floor packed all night long! Host your event in Saratoga Springs, Albany, Boston, Manhattan, Cape Cod, Long Island or Lake Placid - we bring the party your guests will remember you for! New York Players... an entertainment experience!

Services Offered
New York Players Entertainment offers arrangements of instrumentalists, strings and vocalists. They provide the following services to couples on their big day:

  • Ceremony
  • Cocktail hour
  • Instrumentals
  • Learning new songs
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting (the stage area only)
  • MC
  • Microphones
  • Music during breaks
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Sound/PA system
  • Vocals
  • Willing to travel


Other Services
With knowledge of instruments such as cello, flute, guitar, piano, trumpet, viola and violin, this music group will play the following genres of music:

  • Big band
  • Classic rock
  • Country
  • Funk
  • Hip hop
  • Latin
  • Motown
  • Pop
  • R&B/Soul
  • Reggae
  • Rock
  • Top 40
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Frequently asked questions

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

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?

Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
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 New York Players Entertainment

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The New York Players received rave reviews for their exceptional performance at a wedding at The Tower in Boston. Guests were impressed by the talented musicians and the lively atmosphere that the band created. The band leader, Mike, was highly praised for his professionalism and for making the planning process stress-free. From acoustic guitar during the ceremony to a full band performance, the New York Players delivered a memorable experience, with guests commenting on how the band made the wedding night incredibly fun and engaging. Multiple reviewers highly recommended the New York Players for their outstanding music and energy that kept the dance floor packed all night.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The New York Players received rave reviews for their exceptional performance at a wedding at The Tower in Boston. Guests were impressed by the talented musicians and the lively atmosphere that the band created. The band leader, Mike, was highly praised for his professionalism and for making the planning process stress-free. From acoustic guitar during the ceremony to a full band performance, the New York Players delivered a memorable experience, with guests commenting on how the band made the wedding night incredibly fun and engaging. Multiple reviewers highly recommended the New York Players for their outstanding music and energy that kept the dance floor packed all night.

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

The absolute best wedding band! We are so happy they performed at our wedding

We had The New York Players perform at our wedding at The Tower in Boston and they were absolutely incredible. From the very first song, the dance floor was packed and it stayed that way all night. It truly felt like being at a live concert. Every musician was so talented and the energy they brought was unmatched.

A special shoutout to Mike, the band leader and drummer. He was a total professional from start to finish and made the entire planning process easy and stress free, which we appreciated so much. On the day of the wedding, everything was flawless. Our ceremony took place in the same room where the band performed, which required a lot of behind the scenes coordination and early setup. The venue is very old, so we imagine setup could have been challenging, but we never felt any of that. Everything ran seamlessly and the day unfolded perfectly.

We had acoustic guitar and flute during the ceremony, a jazz trio during cocktail hour, and a full band after dinner, and every part was amazing.

Our guests could not stop talking about how incredible the band was, both that night and in the days that followed. So many people told us it was the best wedding band they had ever experienced, and we could not agree more. We truly cannot recommend them highly enough.
Jesse
Jesse Sent on 12/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Recommend

Simply put, the New York Players exceeded every expectation and were professional while also bringing tons of life and energy to the party.
Carolyn
Carolyn Sent on 08/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Band!

The New York Players were incredible. Mike was great to work with through the planning stage, making suggestions that were so valuable, all while being thoughtful about budget. We were absolutely thrilled with ceremony music, the cocktail hour music and the blow-out reception. Mike also organized an unforgettable second line to lead our guests from the cocktail hour to the reception. The day wouldn't have been the same without the New York Players, and I would absolutely recommend them to everyone. In fact, a guest at the wedding turned around and hired the band for later in the summer!
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Kristen Sent on 07/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fun Dancing Wedding

New York Players brought the energy and made our wedding night so fun! Many guests told us how awesome our band was and our dance floor was pretty much packed all night which is always the best sign. They were also very professional with regular check in leading up to the wedding. They were great to work with!
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Kristina Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire this band!

We're live music lovers and the band was one of the most important considerations for our wedding day. We spent a lot of time researching bands and looking at options but as soon as we went to see NY Players at a show they were doing we were IN. Mike is the MOST professional guy you'll work with. He doesn't miss a thing and is on top of every call and every email. Super reliable and friendly communication. He shared his expertise and recommendations with us and was incredibly accommodating of anything we requested. We are still getting compliments from friends and family on what an incredible band we had!! We are THRILLED we got to work with them...they had the dance floor full the entire night! Wish we could go back and do it all over again and without question we'd hire this band again. They are AWESOME!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 03/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire the New York players if you want the dance floor to always be full!

Mike and the band were so great to work with and were super flexible with what we wanted to do! We picked all of our top songs and they let us sing a song that we picked out! They kept the party going all night long and the dance floor was never empty! Couldn’t recommend them enough!
Rich
Rich Sent on 09/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best band

As the groom, my biggest concern for our wedding was having quality, fun entertainment. The New York Players DELIVERED.

From our many planning sessions, to learning a song specifically for our first dance, to the dancefloor that was FULL the entire reception, New York Players CRUSHED it and were the best decision for entertainment.

My wife and I had many attendees specifically tell us that the players was the best wedding band that they've ever seen.

If you're looking for a band that understands how to play FANTASTIC music, knows how to work a crowd, and is responsible/timely, look no further than New York Players.
M
Moira Sent on 06/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Energizing

The one thing my husband wanted when planning the wedding was a live band. We have heard the New York Players at other events so we knew. we had to check them out for the wedding. We researched a few bands and went to listen to some but none of them were as interactive and upbeat as this group! When we walked into see them, and saw the saxophonist on the floor playing with the crowd, we knew they would lead a good time! During the planning process, Mike was responsive and open to our thoughts. He and the band were willing to learn a few songs that weren't on their playlist for us for our ceremony and reception which made the day extra special. They did a great job for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They had our guests up and dancing all night!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 11/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Yes to the band!!

New York Players are the best wedding band! They rocked our wedding in September at the Wylder Windham Hotel. They had everyone up and dancing all night long and it was so fun. Our family and friends are still raving about how awesome the band was. If you are between a band and a DJ, pick the band and pick New York Players.

They were so communicative leading up to the wedding and learned songs from my fiancés favorite band for him. They are fun, professional and just awesome. 1000% recommend!!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision for my wedding

The NYP were absolutely amazing. The dance floor was packed all night and we had so much fun with the band. They also did acoustics for my ceremony and it was so beautiful. Mike was very easy and fun to work with. I would book them if you can. You will not regret it.
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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 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

18 Endorsements
Candi's 4 Season Travel Candi's 4 Season Travel Travel Agents

keep the dance floor packed all night long!

Pellegrini Events Pellegrini Events Wedding Planners

Always the best show, professional, fun, current, and fully immersed in your day. I recommend the Players, they never disappoint!! Tonya Pellegrini Pellegrini Events

The Otesaga Resort Hotel The Otesaga Resort Hotel Hotel Weddings

These guys consistently provide outstanding entertainment across a variety of events and styles. Easy to work with, they are professional, talented and fun!

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