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Raw Deal Band is an ensemble of wedding musicians based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. This talented group is thrilled to perform at an array of weddings, and they enjoy creating the soundtrack for special occasions. Their enthusiastic displays allow them to channel the chirpy and dynamic spirit of genres such as funk and soul so everyone experiences a memorable time. Together, these vocalists and musicians enjoy putting on fun shows that are sure to be talked about for years to come.

Services Offered

Owing to their expertise in performing live shows, as well as their experience covering weddings, Raw Deal Band would certainly be a fitting choice. They are fond of playing songs from the 1970s and 80s, and they can cover the likes of Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Their buoyant entertainment style allows them to easily foster an enjoyable atmosphere with hit after hit. Their willingness to learn new songs means that they can happily cultivate lively renderings of the couple’s favorite songs. Indeed, they could even do justice to that special number with a stirring rendition inspired by their creative influences. Ideally, they would be a great fit for providing musical accompaniments to cocktail hours and receptions. Other features of this comprehensive service include:

  • A willingness to travel
  • Music during breaks
  • Instrumentals
  • Sound systems
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Frequently asked questions

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

Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

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

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)?

7+

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

Funk
R&B / Soul

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Raw Deal Band

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Stephen Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Raw Deal is the Real Deal

Raw Deal is the absolute best. Our friends and family danced the entire time they played at our wedding and they left everyone at the party beaming with joy. Multiple guests asked for their setlist in the days after and we have created a playlist so we can revisit their set. Booking and scheduling was smooth and, thanks to the services they offered, they were able to coordinate the sound setup at the wedding. Plus they were willing to learn special songs for us. They are collaborative, easygoing, and joyful. We cannot recommend Raw Deal more highly.
Annie
Annie Sent on 05/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Band in New Orleans

Raw Deal is an incredible, super talented band who will undoubtedly deliver the party to any wedding or event. I got married this March in New Orleans and was very lucky to get in touch with Noah, the manager and bass player, during the early stages of the planning process. He explained the band's
size, setlist, and vibe, and was a pleasure to work with.

At the wedding, they blew everyone away. Everything from the vocals to the musicianship to the stage presence was on point and added so much to our reception. Multiple people came up to ask where we found them! They even learned a couple extra songs at a reasonable price, including our first dance song, which they played beautifully.

Can't say enough good things about this band. They kick ass!

Zack
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Margaret Sent on 07/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Raw Deal is the Real Deal

This band is a collaboration of some of new orleans best musicians/artists. They play a wide array of genres and are open to suggestions. Raw Deal is not only an exceptional band full of very talented musicians but they are reliable, communicative, and professional. They made our wedding night so special and would recommend them to anyone looking for a band for a wedding or any event
J
Josh Sent on 07/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible band

Raw Deal was everything we hoped for. They are the most talented wedding band I have ever seen with multiple Grammy nominated artists. They have a huge catalogue of songs to choose from plus let us request some songs that they learned to play. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for an awesome wedding band at a reasonable price.
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Mike Sent on 11/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

What are you waiting for!

Seriously, what are you waiting for? Do you want a wedding band? Or a band of wildly crazy talented local musicians that team up like the Avengers to fill your wedding's dance floor with kinetic energy you didn't know was possible. While choosing your partner is likely the best decision you'll ever make, booking Raw Deal is a surefire close second. Oh, and they are the nicest, easiest people to work with. We can't thank them enough for playing at our wedding.
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Gilberto Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding band

From start to finish, people were asking me for the name of this band. Wide variety of love songs and funk to dance to.
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Taylor Sent on 12/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Incredible wedding band! Everyone at our wedding was talking about them for weeks after. 10/10.
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Mary Sent on 09/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond AMAZING!!!!!!!

Raw Deal Band was amazing to work with! They are immensely talented and kept the party going all night long! We are forever grateful they performed at our wedding! I could not recommend them enough.
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 04/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

So incredibly happy my husband and I booked Raw Deal. They are so much more than your average wedding band. Great sound and performance, fantastic musicians, and a huge playlist to choose so their set fits your tastes. As well, they offered to learn 2 new songs chosen by us and absolutely crushed the Radiohead request. Professional in communication and fair pricing. Also flexible when adding other vendors like a DJ
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Alison Sent on 03/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Raw Deal is amazing!!!

Raw Deal played at my wedding and they were absolutely phenomenal! They were easy to work with, professional, punctual, and are extremely talented musicians. You are getting serious quality when you book them, not some mediocre wedding band! They are in New Orleans, after all, a city of amazing musicians. We had friends and family of all ages, people from New Orleans and people from the Northeast and other parts of the country, and everyone raved to us about the band. I definitely recommend them!
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