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Steve Balesteri and The Uptown Sound is a wedding and special event band based out of St Petersburg, Florida. The group is happy to serve all of Western New York and beyond. Combining world-class musicianship with a high-energy show, they are sure to have your dance floor packed and most will definitely create a night to remember. The group's repertoire, although focusing on current hits, includes favorites from almost every era. Whether you're a fan of jazz standards, disco classics, 90s throwbacks, or today's chart-topping hits, they've got you covered. This diversity allows them to cater to a wide range of audiences and create the perfect vibe for your special occasion.

Services Offered

Steve Balesteri and The Uptown Sound is focused on delivering incredible live performances and fully customizable experiences from start to finish. Recognizing that each celebration is unique, the band offers various performance options that can be tailored to provide personalized wedding soundtracks. They can perform as small a solo acoustic act all the way up to a 12-piece band complete with bass, drums, multiple guitars and keyboards, percussion, horns, and vocalists. The group can also be joined by a violinist, which is the perfect addition for cocktail hours and ceremonies. Aside from their live instrument offerings, Steve Balesteri Music also provides DJ music during the band break to keep the party going as well as MC services to help with the flow of the evening.

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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
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

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
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
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
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Steve Balesteri and The Uptown Sound

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Steve and his band, The Uptown Sound, received rave reviews for their performances at weddings. They were described as amazing and incredible, with guests dancing all night to their music. Steve was highly praised for his responsiveness, accommodation, organization, and attention to detail. The band's talent and energy were highlighted, and many guests expressed their desire to book them for future events. Overall, Steve and The Uptown Sound were highly recommended for making wedding receptions unforgettable and enjoyable.

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Steve and his band, The Uptown Sound, received rave reviews for their performances at weddings. They were described as amazing and incredible, with guests dancing all night to their music. Steve was highly praised for his responsiveness, accommodation, organization, and attention to detail. The band's talent and energy were highlighted, and many guests expressed their desire to book them for future events. Overall, Steve and The Uptown Sound were highly recommended for making wedding receptions unforgettable and enjoyable.

Noelle
Noelle Sent on 09/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best decisions we made!

Steve Balesteri and The Uptown Sounds are such a talented crew. Our guests are still talking about how incredible the music at our wedding was! Steve was extremely easy to work with, very quick to respond to my many questions, personable, found a way to say “yes” to all of our music requests, and he’s just such a nice guy. I cannot recommend Steve and his band enough. You will not regret it!
Allison
Allison Sent on 10/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding band experience!

Steve was so great to work with! He is responsive and works with you to create your ideal music experience. He provided music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and full band for the reception. He learned songs for our first dances and was so organized and prepared to host. The band sounded great and had everyone dancing! 100% would recommend!
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 12/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Steve is one of a kind and a classic!

Back in 2018 my fiance and I were on the hunt for the perfect band for our wedding. We went to multiple events and restaurants to listen and one night him, my sister, and I went to Trattoria Aroma in downtown Buffalo to list to Steve and three of his band members play. Once they started playing, we were sold. I went ahead and booked Steve and also six additional members to play at our wedding in May 2020. We also booked Steve for the church were we requested a four-piece to play and for cocktail hour.

Sadly, as we were about two months away from our wedding in May 2020, we had to postpone to 2021. Steve was so very understanding and worked with us while we were under a lot of stress with our other vendors. Tom and I decided to still get married on our original date even though we could not have the event like we planned.

The night of our wedding my parents surprised us and all of our family and friends with a live virtual concert put on by Steve! It was one of a kind and so very sweet. Since then, Tom and I make it a priority to go and see Steve wherever he and his band play in Buffalo.

We are looking forward to this May as we get to celebrate all over again with Steve and our family.
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