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What is the story behind SLY 45?

SLY 45 is a wedding band in Baltimore, Maryland, known for its high energy and dynamic sound. This talented band bridges the gap between six decades of rock and roll by bringing a youthful energy to the classics of the 50s and 60s while infusing current hits with a dose of the classic ingredients that made the style a musical revolution in the first place. While the band brings an impressive collection of foot-stomping rhythms, vocal harmonies, and infectious energy, the true star of the show is the playlist which resembles a meticulously curated record collection of both the classics and the modern hits that are sure to stand the test of time.

Services Offered

Along with full reception services, Sly 45 also offers award-winning ceremony amplification that ensures that every guest can hear every syllable spoken during a couple's ceremony. Ceremony and cocktail live music and DJ options round out the full-service packages to cover every aspect of a wedding's soundtrack from start to finish.

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What is included in SLY 45's packages?

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour 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?

Acoustic
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
Punk Rock
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
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What are real couples saying about their experience with SLY 45 in reviews?

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Sly45 is an outstanding wedding band: professional, organized, and flexible from planning through execution. They read the crowd, kept the dance floor packed, and handled logistics and unexpected issues seamlessly. Highly recommended for energetic, diverse ceremonies and receptions.

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Sly45 is an outstanding wedding band: professional, organized, and flexible from planning through execution. They read the crowd, kept the dance floor packed, and handled logistics and unexpected issues seamlessly. Highly recommended for energetic, diverse ceremonies and receptions.

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Katie Sent on 06/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

If you want to have fun at your wedding, hire Sly45

Just do yourself a favor and hire Sly45. They're worth every penny. The band kept people on the dance floor all night long. I'd describe Sly45 as fun, friendly, cool, and professional. Andrew is an incredible MC that kept the whole wedding flowing, and worked with all of our vendors to make everything come together. We had so many people compliment the band and how talented they were, and everyone noticed how the dance floor was packed the entire night. We (Bride and Groom) got up on stage with the band, which made for some epic pictures. ALSO, Wylie and Andrew and the team learned an epic version of Toto by Africa as our last song, and made it a party to remember.

We also had them DJ our ceremony and do all of the sound acoustics. We were right by the water with wind and noisy sea gulls, and the sound tech figured out how to make it sound perfect. You could hear our officiant crystal clear.

I can't say enough about Sly45! Andrew, Wylie, and the team was fun to worth with, and extremely talented, which made for the best night of our lives. Thank you, Sly45!
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Hannah Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Sly 45 was a highlight of our wedding day!

We LOVED working with Andrew, Wiley, and the Watershed Entertainment team. We got so many compliments on Sly 45 from our guests, and we did not want to leave the dance floor! Seriously, they had to rip my husband and I off the dance floor for our cake cutting and we literally sprinted back so as not to miss one of our song requests.

Sly 45 also had an amazing repertoire of traditional Jewish wedding music. We felt like this was the only band on the planet where we didn't have to compromise either on tradition, or more modern hits -- they could nail both. We had an engaged couple at our wedding who went up to the band at the end of the night to get their info, and they ended up booking them too!

Wedding planning is so stressful, but working with Sly 45 never was! They delivered big time, and we could not recommend them more highly.
Colin
Colin Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Wedding Band

We had Sky 45 for our ceremony and wedding reception this past April.

From planning to execution sly 45 could not have been more professional. A group of talented musicians with a great set list of songs to choose from. Working with them was super easy, they sound amazing, and know how to keep the party going all night. Would recommend them 10 out of 10 times
Sheri
Sheri Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

High Energy Band

The entire team, from start to finish, was a pleasure to deal with. During the very first call, I knew they were the right choice for us given their attention to even the smallest details. They further instilled us with the confidence we needed knowing they were not only the music for the evening but also the MC - every detail of the timeline was accounted for. And when the wedding day arrived, they executed a flawless evening. Most importantly, they kept everyone on the dance floor all night long with their high energy and amazing talent.
Joy
Joy Sent on 06/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Music, Energy, and Professionalism

We could not have been happier with Sly 45. They recently played at our son's wedding. From the ceremony through the very last dance, they were incredibly professional, talented, and engaging. The music was fantastic, and they truly knew how to read the crowd and keep the energy high all evening long. We received so many compliments from our guests about how incredible the band was. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for outstanding entertainment at a special event.
Sara
Christine Sent on 12/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Packed dance floor all night!!

We can’t say enough great things about Sly45! Andrew was awesome to work with and incredibly friendly and detail-oriented. From our planning calls, we knew no detail would be missed we were confident we had picked the right band.

On the wedding day, we faced some unexpected rain during our outdoor ceremony, but Sly45 was ready to roll with the punches. They kept the energy high and made our guests forget about the less than ideal weather!

The dance floor was packed all night and so many of our guests still tell us how much they loved the band and their diverse playlist. Sly45 did an amazing job reading the room and playing exactly what was needed to entertain our big range of guests.

If you’re getting married, we highly recommend Sly45. Thank you for an unforgettable night!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have been better~

Andrew and Sly45 were absolutely rock stars at our wedding. Our guests couldn't stop telling us how amazing they were, how good the music was, and how much fun they had. Andrew was extremely thorough in his planning and made sure every detail of the timeline was accounted for. We are so so happy with our decision to hire Sly45!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!!

The Sly45 team were phenomenal- fun, helpful, & all around amazing!! A few months later & our guests are still talking about how much fun the band was.
Sonja
Sonja Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great band

Great band! Had 7 artists. Great mix of old and new songs. They had our 200 guests at daughter's wedding on the dance floor for hours.
J
Justin Sent on 08/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book. Them.

Sly45 sextet was INCREDIBLE. Worth every penny. More than a band, they guided the whole night. Professional at every step. Always on it. They can play a range of songs. Burned down our dance floor!
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What awards has SLY 45 won?

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend SLY 45? Which ones?

1 Endorsement
Rachel Kendall Events Rachel Kendall Events Wedding Planners

In my mind there is no question for entertainment but to hire SLY 45 or a band under the Watershed Entertainment umbrella. Each musician is extremely talented and knows exactly how to get the party rocking from the first cord. I have never been to a SLY 45 event or gig where the dance-floor was not overflowing! Working with Andrew & the Watershed Entertainment team is always such a pleasure and I cannot wait for the next event where we can dance the night away together again!

Where is SLY 45 based?

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