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Port City Shakedown, LLC are a fresh and stylish, male & female fronted 7-piece party/dance band located in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina! Their success stems from the front line vocalists, stellar instrumentalists, song medleys, and energetic crowd participation. Their refreshing mix of the best dance music… Motown, Soul and Rock, 80’s / 90’s, through today’s Top 40, will bring any event to life!

Port City Shakedown not only sound great musically, but also have the charisma on stage to make any wedding, corporate event, private party, or festival a memorable one! Their philosophy and goal is to play many styles of music with excellence and to engage the crowd with a show-stopping, energetic performance.

Port City Shakedown can provide additional entertainment services for your event. Whether your event calls for DJ services, pre-recorded dinner music, master of ceremony facilitators, a wireless sound system, lighting, and audio recordings. They are fully self-contained with a full professional PA system and stage lighting rig to make sure the music sounds just right for each venue, every time. Port City Shakedown have the tools and the expertise to make your event run seamlessly.

Book with confidence: Port City Shakedown are a Limited Liability Company committed to unparalleled variety, quality and professionalism. Legal Contracts, Performance Agreement and the PCS Music Planner Spreadsheet will keep everyone involved on the same page.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
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

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

Classic Rock
Dance
Funk
Motown
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Port City Shakedown

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Port City Shakedown received glowing reviews as a wedding band, with multiple reviewers praising their energetic performances, ability to keep guests dancing all night, and seamless professionalism. They were commended for their lively presence, diverse setlist, and exceptional talent, with guests emphasizing how they made the wedding reception a memorable and fun experience. The band's MC services, DJ offerings, and responsiveness in planning were also highlighted as standout qualities, making them highly recommended for anyone seeking a vibrant and engaging musical experience for their special day.

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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.

Port City Shakedown received glowing reviews as a wedding band, with multiple reviewers praising their energetic performances, ability to keep guests dancing all night, and seamless professionalism. They were commended for their lively presence, diverse setlist, and exceptional talent, with guests emphasizing how they made the wedding reception a memorable and fun experience. The band's MC services, DJ offerings, and responsiveness in planning were also highlighted as standout qualities, making them highly recommended for anyone seeking a vibrant and engaging musical experience for their special day.

Amelia
Amelia Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best vendors we booked!

I feel that one of the most memorable experiences of a person's wedding is the music, and Port City Shakedown did not disappoint! They are such a lively band and managed to get every single one of our guests on the dance floor at some point during the reception, even our grandparents! Working with Tim throughout the booking and planning process was so easy and he was able to work with us on achieving our vision for our big day. PCS also was able to provide DJ services for pre-ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner, as well as offer a lapel mic for our officiant and a handheld mic for myself and my husband to use during our vows. One of the biggest piece of feedback we received from guests after the wedding is how amazing the band was and how much fun they had on the dance floor! Don't hesitate in booking PCS for your big day, it's well worth it!!
Zahi
Zahi Sent on 03/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band ever!

I am 100% convinced that Port City Shakedown was one of the reasons why my wedding was the best dang party ever!!! They had my guests on the dance floor the entire night and was one of the most talked about highlight of the night! 5 Stars just isn’t enough for these guys! Best band in town!
Meredith
Meredith Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding band EVER

I cannot recommend this band enough. If you are looking for a professional band that brings the dance floor to life- this is it! The song choices were amazing and they were great to work with from start to finish. They also were very helpful in helping me organize my event timeline on the front end. As a musician myself I can also speak to how talented and tight their grooves are. They do not miss a single chord or change- it really is incredible how talented they are as a group. The lead singers voices blend together perfectly and they do a great job of interacting with the crowd. My entire wedding party danced the night away and I know for a fact that Port City Shakedown made my wedding a success.
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