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Nikos Koutras Greek Band, known as the Best Greek Wedding Band in New York City and the surrounding states, provides Quality Modern, Contemporary, All-Time Classic, and Traditional Greek Music to Greek-American families and organizations throughout the United States, with a 100% customer satisfaction rate. Our band packages are available for Weddings, Christenings (Baptisms), Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet sixteen, Corporate events, Greek Nights, and any other Special Occasion.

Nikos Koutras Greek Band, founded in 2003 and managed by the owner and lead singer Nikos Koutras, has diligently and continually delivered unrivaled entertainment at NYC's private events and weddings for the Greek American community for two decades.

Our musicians and performers are passionate and professional, ready to take your entertainment to the next level. Our home DJs play the latest hits and will accommodate any requests you may have. Our DJs speak Greek and English fluently.

We also provide special services such as an Intelligent lighting package, Big-Screen Monitors, Up-lighting, Sparkling Fountains, a Photobooth, and more. Check it out here: https://nikoskoutras.com/additional-services/. We are located in New York City, but we service the entire East Coast!

Call Nikos Koutras at (718) 607-7969 or go to https://nikoskoutras.com/greek-band-and-dj-packages/ to select your music package and send an inquiry to receive your price.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

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

Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6
7+

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

Classical
Folk
Oldies

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Nikos Koutras Greek Band

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Nikos Koutras and his band are highly recommended for weddings, offering exceptional service, flexibility, and a lively atmosphere with a mix of Greek and American music that kept guests engaged and dancing all night. Reviewers appreciated Nikos' professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail, along with the diverse music selection that catered to both Greek and American audiences. The band's ability to create a vibrant and unforgettable experience was highlighted, making them a top choice for future events.

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Nikos Koutras and his band are highly recommended for weddings, offering exceptional service, flexibility, and a lively atmosphere with a mix of Greek and American music that kept guests engaged and dancing all night. Reviewers appreciated Nikos' professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail, along with the diverse music selection that catered to both Greek and American audiences. The band's ability to create a vibrant and unforgettable experience was highlighted, making them a top choice for future events.

Ian
Ian Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Kέφι & Energy -- Very Interactive

We interviewed various Greek bands for our wedding, which occurred in August 2025. We needed someone who would be willing to travel to South Carolina, who could play the songs we wanted, and who could get the party started and keep everyone engaged using both Greek and American music. It was important to us that the band be able to adapt to the audience and be interactive. If these are the qualities you're looking for in a band, look no further. Nikos Koutras and his band are the ones you want for your event. They will not let you down. They're responsive and flexible with years of experience -- and they sound phenomenal.

The kefi (κέφι) was amazing – even non-Greeks who had no idea how to Greek dance were up and dancing throughout the night when the Greek music was on. Nikos was in the middle of the dance floor singing directly to my wife and I as we danced, which made the event particularly special, and he switched songs smoothly to keep the crowd engaged. Our wedding was amazing, everyone had a great time, and Nikos Koutras and his band played an important role in making our amazing day even more amazing.

If we want live music again at another event that we host in the future, we'll be reaching out to Nikos Koutras -- without hesitation.
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Andreas Sent on 09/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, from Andreas & Jeannette

From the beginning, Nikos was very responsive by reaching out and making sure all of our questions were answered. He was very professional and made sure every little detail was covered. DJ Phil was FANTASTIC and did a great job with keeping everyone engaged. The bouzouki player was out of this world. My main concern (initially) was that we were having a Greek/American wedding. With the majority of the guests being American l was concerned with how they would be able to keep them entertained BUT THEY NAILED IT. Thank you very much Nikos Koutras Greek Band. This wedding was a huge hit.
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Thanasis Sent on 07/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding band

Nikos Koutras was very easy to work with from our initial conversation all the way to the wedding day. He was friendly, patient, polite, pleasant and very responsive. A true professional. He made us feel very comfortable and accommodated all our needs.
The night of the wedding his band and DJ Alex put together an amazing program consisting of demotika, laika and american music. Our guests were dancing all night long. We all had a blast.
Niko thank you for making this important night one to remember.
We strongly recommend the Nikos Koutras band to anyone in need of a Greek band for their special occasion!
I personally feel I made a new friend and I think the feeling is mutual

Searching for a father-daughter song? Niko has the perfect one. Just ask him.!
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Joe D. Sent on 07/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Don’t think twice in booking Nikos. They were exceptional!

Talented, kind, wonderful! Everyone danced all night. Everyone raved! Book!
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Thanasi Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Review of Nikos’s band at wedding

Nikos’s band was very professional, organized, and punctual with all their services. The DJ, Alex, provided excellent MC service at my wedding, as well as music sets for dance music. The Greek band can play any Greek song you can think of. We enjoyed having the band at our wedding
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 10/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing band & dj

Nikos, the bank and DJ Johnny the Greek were ALL AMAZING! Niko has an incredible voice and his band-mates provide synergy throughout their playing. The DJ was very knowledgeable and really worked with us to find and execute a playlist that our guests and us would absolutely love. This was one of our best decisions we made for our wedding - it was so much fun!!!! The dance floor was packed the entire night! I would highly recommend Nikos and his band, and DJ to anyone and everyone!
Elena
Elena Sent on 07/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic band and DJ!

Nikos Koutras was a pleasure to work with - he was very responsive prior to our wedding and his band and our DJ - Peter Valis - were a huge part of what made our wedding reception so fun and enjoyable, both for us and for our guests! Tons of friends told me afterwards that the traditional Greek music was a highlight. Nikos and his band played at my brother's wedding reception a few years ago and I'm very glad he was available to play at our reception, too! Highly recommend!
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Jennifer Sent on 07/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding and professional!

OUTSTANDING! Nikos and his team are extremely talented and professional. Throughout our entire planning process, Nikos was responsive, attentive to every detail, and extremely patient and kind. Every email we sent Nikos was answered within 6 hours. It is clear that Nikos and every member of his team take pride in their work. We had a band and DJ Phil at our wedding; everyone danced: both Greek and American people, and we had the best night of our lives. Countless guests approached us complimenting us on our music and we are still getting texts and phone calls! You made our wedding day magical! We ended the night at 1 am with an incredible 5 minute bouzouki solo. Nikos, thank you so much!
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George Sent on 01/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Nikos Koutras Greek Band review

From our first phone call we knew that this was going to be the band for us. Niko came highly recommended from family and friends and when you speak to him you will know why. He is very accommodating and asked questions that only someone with experience with weddings would know to ask, i.e parents birth towns to get the music correct, venue questions to keep music playing etc. We hired a separate DJ along with Nikos band, he called and spoke to the DJ to go over playing times and to coordinate the night. If you are looking for a great Greek band, with amazing sound and attention to every detail for your venue this is your band!
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Constantine Sent on 10/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome band.. Even better people

Nikos and his band were absolutely amazing. Nikos was incredibly accommodating throughout the entire planning process and always answered our emails/texts within a few hours if we had any questions. The band played every single song that we had requested and our guests were constantly on the dance floor. If you want professional musicians at an affordable price then Nikos Koutras is your man! Thank you again for making our day so special!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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