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Red Hook Orchestra is fast becoming one of New York City's busiest and most popular event bands. Made up of some of NYC's most sought after musicians the members of Red Hook Orchestra have toured, recorded, and performed with Norah Jones, Regina Spektor, Big Data, Bill Withers, Dido, Scandal, and Air, amongst many others.

Formed in 2009 by the bandleaders of the Dexter Lake Club Band, Red Hook plays a mix of classic rock, 80's, early soul and R&B, and current hits. RHO provides a high-energy performance by a group of young musicians who love what they do, in contrast to the legions of bands of tired 50-year-olds playing "Celebration", "Y.M.C.A.", and "I Will Survive."

Red Hook Orchestra has performed over one-hundred private and public events appearing at some of the top venues and event spaces in New York, throughout the United States, and North America including the Bowery Ballroom, Knitting Factory, Rockwood Music Hall, the Bowery Hotel, Steiner Studios, the New York and Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Prospect Park, Tribeca Rooftop, Chelsea Museum, the Canadian Association of New York Foundation, and the Montreal Science Center.

For booking or to get more information please email us at redhookorch@gmail.com or call us at 917-848-2145

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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?

Acoustic
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Liability Insurance

Reviews of Red Hook Orchestra

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D Sent on 07/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible band! We had them for our wedding after seeing them at a friend's, and we strongly recommend them for anybody. The best way I can describe them is relentless! They play hard and never stop. They don't break for slow songs; they just keep the party going. Truly the best band.
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Kate Sent on 06/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Red Hook is hands down the best band I've ever heard play at a wedding. They played at a friend's wedding and I knew immediately that I wanted them to play at my wedding. In fact, we, in part, chose the date based on the band's availability. They are so energetic, engaging and enthusiastic, enticing everyone to dancing and making it hard for people to leave the dance floor, playing one great song after another. I would 100% recommend this band. You won't regret it.
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Courtney Sent on 12/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Red Hook Orchestra played at our wedding a few weeks ago at The Loeb Central Park Boathouse. They were fantastic! During the wedding and after we had numerous guests from different generations tell us how great the music was at our wedding. My father's law firm partner even remarked that the band somehow knew to play his favorite songs! Having them play at our wedding was like having a private concert for our close friends and family. The band and their manager, Jamie, were also incredibly easy to work with and very responsive during the planning process. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!
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Caitlin Sent on 01/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I have nothing but positive words for this band and their manager Jamie. We were able to hear them play at showcase in New York and immediately were drawn to their energy and talent. Jamie was always available on email and phone and incredibly patient with us through what is a rather stressful time. The band learned some of our favorite songs and performed them, honoring the original sound with a small Red Hook twist. The dance floor was packed and if it wasn't for the local noise ordinance laws we would have had them play into the wee hours of the morning. This is a group of truly talented musicians and not your typical wedding band. I promise you they will knock your wedding socks off...oh and we really encourage adding their brass players to the mix!
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Deborah Sent on 08/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
These guys are fabulous! They rocked our daughter's wedding from beginning to end. Our guests raved about them all evening, expressing how they were the best band they had ever heard. Everyone was on their feet dancing all night. Jamie, the band's manager was great to work with. He answered questions, whether by phone or email, immediately. They made the wedding! I highly recommend them!
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Sara Sent on 03/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Red Hook Orchestra is the best!! They played at our wedding in Philly at the end of May last year and absolutely made the party what it was! Guests are all still raving about what an amazing band we had. The dance floor was packed from the moment they started playing and stayed packed the entire night! Jamie was great with communication and plans prior to the date — definitely one of the easiest vendors we dealt with. We had them learn a few songs for our night and all of them were perfect — they even learned a bit of country for our first dance! We would highly recommend Red Hook Orchestra to anyone looking for an amazing band in the Philly/New York area!
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User2305041 Sent on 09/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
These guys absolutely rocked our wedding! What an absolute dance party. The dance floor was completely packed from the first dance to the last tune. Complete with an encore. Not your typical wedding fare either, lots of classic rock, soul and R&B. If you're looking for an alternative to the typical mix and match wedding band, these guys are it. Totally cool dudes playing the best tunes. The energy was through the roof the whole time. Everyone was dancing! The guys are insanely talented and we could not have asked for a better group to take our wedding to the next level. They 100% made our wedding. We've heard from many of our guests that they were the best wedding band they've ever heard and I would totally agree. They were also a pleasure to work with. I HIGHLY recommend them. You will not be disappointed.
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Rachel Sent on 09/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Red Hook Orchestra rocked our wedding! They were so easy to work with and listened to all our requests for music that we never had to worry about music or our song playlist. I know everyone says this but we got so many compliments on the band, including at a wedding recently where they had one of the more expensive Hank Lane bands. Compared to HL, Red Hook is way more affordable and in my opinion, way better. These guys LOVE playing music together and it shows.

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Fran Sent on 08/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Highest praise to the Red Hook Orchestra for its extraordinary contribution to my guitar-master son and his (now) wife’s Cornell wedding Saturday. The band was fantastic in every respect: the musicianship, the choice of playlist, emcee Peter Bagale’s tone, the musicians’ spirit and eagerness to please. Our guests, many of them musicians, danced and raved. From the minute I met Peter in the chapel to the very last dance, the RHO musicians and their contribution to our wedding far exceeded my expectations. It definitely was worth importing the RHO from NYC to Ithaca. The band was a big reason our Cornell wedding weekend was a grand success. RHO gets my unreserved endorsement.
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User2224335 Sent on 07/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
After our wedding, one of the most frequent comments I got from our guests was, "wow, the band at the reception was amazing!" They definitely were. Playing a mixture of rock and pop hits from the 60s through today, they appealed to both our youngest and oldest guests, and kept everyone on the dance floor. And they did this without playing the Macarena, the chicken dance or the electric slide. (Though they'd probably play those of you asked them nicely :-) Throughout the planning process they were accessible, professional and prompt to respond to emails. They are pricey, especially when compared to a DJ, but if you know you want a fantastic band, they are a great value. They performed during both our cocktail hour and full reception, playing long into the night. But most importantly, these guys are tremendous musicians. We asked
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