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Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Band Etc. is a seven-to-nine-piece wedding band that plays music from various genres. These entertainment professionals want to exceed your expectations with popular tracks from classic rock and Motown to swing to pop and current hits. The Band Etc. will work with you, your wedding planners, and your venue managers to consider all essential details. They want to help enhance the fun at your wedding by providing high-quality and danceable music to your special day.

Services Offered

The Band Etc. is willing to perform locally or at destination weddings worldwide. Have them play different genres of music at various gatherings during your big day. This band will add a harmonic ambiance to your event and turn up the heat when it's time to celebrate. Some of the added benefits when hiring these professionals include but are not limited to:

  • MC services
  • Provision of PA/Sound Systems
  • Lighting
  • Liability insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

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

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
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?

Big Band
Classic Rock
Funk
Jazz
Motown
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
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The Band Etc.

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Cindy Sent on 09/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brought the fun! Excellent!

From the cocktail hour to the last private dance they were awesome! Everyone was on the floor dancing…. Young and old. We loved the additional horns, vocals were great and they brought the energy. So happy we chose them!
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Alyssa Sent on 08/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing band!

The band etc were so much fun to have at our wedding! I cannot say enough wonderful things about them! I am so happy we had them play at our wedding. Their music was SO fun and our dance floor was filled the entire time! They made it such a special and magical night. They learned some new songs we requested which made it extra personal and special. They engaged with the crowd, had really fun, snazzy outfits on for the occasion, and played beautifully all night! They finished with a special song we requested for a private dance with just me and my husband. This is a moment we will always treasure and they played the song so amazingly. Thank you Band Etc. for helping to make such a special night for our wedding!
Their saxophone player played beautifully during dinner and the 9 piece band was AMAZING for all of our dancing and celebrating!!
I wish we could live it all over again!
Bond
Bond Sent on 06/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Band!

We were fortunate enough to have The Band Etc. as our wedding entertainment and they kept the dance floor packed all night! Large variety of song options, very flexible to work with, and Darren was the perfect MC for the evening. Would highly recommend them to anyone!
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Sue R. Sent on 04/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Band

The Band Etc. was fabulous!! They had our guests dancing all night long which is a sign of a great band!! I can’t tell you how many compliments we received from everyone. Larry and Darren were so easy to work with and the communication was excellent! If you ever need a band for a special occasion, this is the band you want!! Thank you again for a truly magical evening!!!
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Angela Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Event host

We contracted The Band Etc. for our private July 4th event and they did not disappoint! Musical selection was well rounded and perfect for our crowd which consisted of all age ranges. From set up to tear down and all areas in between- they were the ultimate professionals in all aspects!! Highly recommend them and we will be contracting them again for future events.
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Elizabeth Sent on 02/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best band in indy!

The Band etc was simply a dream to work with! From early discussions of what our reception vision was, to the execution of our reception! The attention to detail, and ease of communication made planning such a breeze. My husband and I have a very eclectic music taste, and The Band etc delivered this perfectly! Our guests had so much fun dancing the night away with the wide range of music provided by The Band etc!
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 12/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band in Indianapolis

If you are looking for a band, look no further than the band etc!!! We made the best decision in hiring them for our Indianapolis wedding this past September. Both Larry and Darren went above and beyond and made our wedding day a night to remember. They were so easy to work with and answered all my questions. Our venue was split level and they were so accommodating and our guests were never without their talent.

We hired them to play at our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception. They helped us customize our ceremony music and helped curated the most perfect playlist. They helped transform our ceremony into the most beautiful and romantic space. They even learned new songs as we requested so more modern "hits" for our ceremony music. Our guests are still telling us it was the most beautiful music they have heard at a wedding ceremony.

Next they entertained all our guests at cocktail hour and mc'd dinner. They were so helpful at keeping the event on track and helped move all our guest out of their seats and on to the dance floor. Once people were on the dance floor they never left!

Even months after our wedding, our guests have said they were the best band they have seen at a wedding. If we could give more than 5 stars, we definitely would! We highly recommend the band etc. for any event!
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Vernon Sent on 01/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Book this band without any concerns

Band was excellent on so many levels. They were professional and easy to work with and help us with ceremony and dinner music as well as providing sound for officiant and readers during ceremony. Very strong musicians and vocalists and they have a solid songbook for many tastes. If you use the Band Etc., you won't be sorry.
Michael
Michael Sent on 01/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING wedding band

Though we were married in Indianapolis, we live out of state, and so we booked The Band Etc. and Encore Entertainment for our wedding sight unseen. I am SO glad that we did, because they were incredible. Darren and Larry were friendly and easy to communicate with. They were able to accommodate all our requests, even learning a few songs for our ceremony and reception. And the performance--wow! The piano for our processional was so moving, the jazz standards set the tone for the cocktail hour, and the band killed it during the reception. The dance floor was packed all night and multiple guests said it was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding. The live flute solo during Toto's "Africa" blew everyone away. Definitely hire them for your next event--you won't be disappointed!
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Amber Sent on 11/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing 10/10

The Band Etc was absolutely amazing. They were professional, on time, and cared about all the small details. They sounded fantastic and our guests continue to rave about how great they were. They read the room and kept people on the dance floor. The band was a non-negotiable for my now husband and am so happy we had The Band Etc. Would highly recommend you have them on your big day, you won't be disappointed!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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