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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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Frequently asked questions

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

Reviews of SLY 45

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Sly45 received glowing reviews for their exceptional performance and service at weddings. Reviewers praised Andrew and his team for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to keep guests entertained and engaged all night long. The band's diverse playlist, seamless coordination, and willingness to customize songs for special dances were highlighted as major strengths. Many couples commended Sly45 for exceeding their expectations and creating an unforgettable wedding experience, making them a highly recommended choice for anyone planning a wedding.

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Sly45 received glowing reviews for their exceptional performance and service at weddings. Reviewers praised Andrew and his team for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to keep guests entertained and engaged all night long. The band's diverse playlist, seamless coordination, and willingness to customize songs for special dances were highlighted as major strengths. Many couples commended Sly45 for exceeding their expectations and creating an unforgettable wedding experience, making them a highly recommended choice for anyone planning a wedding.

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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!
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.
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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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Christina Sent on 06/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further

Best wedding band. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, they kept the party going. Was so special that they were willing to learn our first dance song for us. Andrew also stepped up in helping with coordination of the whole day. The sound team was 10/10. I loved that their music appealed to the young and old crowd. I seriously can't thank Sly 45 enough for making our wedding day. Honestly, want to get married again to have an excuse to book them again!
Brooks
Brooks Sent on 03/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Band! SO unique and customizable!

When we started planning our wedding, finding a band was one of our top priorities! As we did our search it was tough to match the budget, the sound and a supportive band lead. Many times I found myself talking to bookers and never even spoke to a member of the band, let alone the lead. But with SLY45 that was not the case!

Andrew and his bandmates were nothing short of amazing on all fronts. Andrew and Wylie were so helpful throughout the planning process; keeping us organized and on track leading to the big day! Our final planning call was something I can help but mention. Andrew was able to walk us through every step of the day, even going as far to play our first dance song for us so we would know the pace and where each of the breaks were since we customed the arrangement.

IF you are looking for an amazing band, one-stop-shop for all your musical needs, and an amazing team to work with, look no further than SLY45. I can promise you this, it’ll be one of the best decisions you make while you plan your big day!

Thank you, Andrew, and SLY45 for making our day perfect! Your acoustic arrangements for our ceremony were beautiful, the band kept the party going all night from first dance to closing out with Queens hits. It was everything my wife and I dreamt of and more!
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Jillian Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best band and a must hire!!

Hiring Sly 45 was one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding. From the planning process to the day of our wedding, they were absolutely amazing. Andrew was so helpful when it came to planning the timeline for the night. He helped to make sure that we were able to fit everything in exactly when we wanted it to happen, and when it came to the wedding day, every single thing ran smoothly and on time. He was also the best MC and kept our guests engaged and dancing the entire night. I don't think anyone sat down once! Wylie even helped me to create a mashup of songs for my father/daughter dance, which was so much fun. We had the best night, and our family and friends can't stop raving about how amazing our band was! Every single song was more fun than the last, and we wish we could do it again!! Thank you so much for helping to make this day the best for us!
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Kirsten Sent on 02/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely talented, professional and FUN!

Hiring Sly 45 was one of the BEST decisions that my husband and I could’ve made for our wedding. Andrew and his team are so incredibly talented and fun to work with. Andrew was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He was able to talk us through the timeline and give advice about what would work best and why. Because of Andrew’s experience in the wedding industry, he also had so many creative ideas for how to engage the guests on our dance floor and make sure the night ran smoothly. He was also extremely responsive and took the time to answer our questions or give feedback and suggestions. Sly 45 is able to play a HUGE selection of music, ranging in many different genres, so my husband and I were able to select songs that all of our guests would enjoy. In addition to their wealth of songs, we were able to choose two approved songs for them to learn how to play, one for our ceremony and one for our reception. They learned how to play both songs so well and beautifully. Before the wedding, I felt completely confident in our music choices and the timeline. On our wedding day, Sly 45 ROCKED it. Everyone was on the dance floor - from our youngest to oldest guests. I cannot express enough how incredibly talented Sly 45 is, and how enjoyable it was to dance and listen to them on our wedding day. We cannot recommend them enough for their talent, professionalism, and creative, upbeat energy.
(Wedding pictures by Heather Chipps Photography)
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Awards

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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

Professional Network & Endorsements

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!

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