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Take some upbeat acoustic music, add a cup of Motown, a dash of Reggae, a sprinkling of country bluegrass, tight vocal harmonies and a whole lot of POSITIVE GROOVE and you get Ryan Tennis and the Clubhouse Band.

With their friendly, professional attitude and an eclectic repertoire that includes songs by Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, The Beatles, Paul Simon, The Lumineers, Jack Johnson, Sublime, Marvin Gaye, Ben Harper, Bob Marley, The Band, Tom Petty and many more (including some rousing originals), Ryan Tennis and the Clubhouse Band have wowed audiences at World Cafe Live (Philadelphia), Rockwood Music Hall and Joe's Pub (NYC), Iota (Arlington, VA), the Philadelphia Folk Festival, as well as countless private parties, universities, wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions. Recent years have also seen tours in the US, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, Argentina, and Colombia.

Ryan Tennis leads the band with Acoustic Guitar and Vocals, and the lineup can vary from solo to full band and include any of the following (Keys/Piano, Bass, Drums, Electric Guitar/Mandolin, Trumpet, Backing Vocals - most band members sing, Percussion/Hand Drums). With their INCREDIBLE VERSATILITY, the Clubhouse Band can easily play a beautiful stripped down acoustic set, a jazz cocktail hour, and a rollicking set of energetic, danceable songs, all in the same night! The members of the band are friendly, accessible, and down-to-earth, and make every guest feel like they're a part of something special.

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***Oh, and if you need it, we've got a KILLER in-house photographer (Johanna Austin of AustinArt - you can look her up for details)!****

***YES! We have a high quality sound system, if necessary****

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
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
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
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
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The Clubhouse Band

Patrick
Patrick Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing

Ryan and his band were by far, the best vendor decision we made for our wedding. We spent weeks looking for the right band for our wedding and we nailed it by hiring these guys. They performed for 6 hours between our welcome drink, ceremony, happy hour and reception. The sound quality was awesome. The songs they chose were so “us”. They totally killed it with learning some new songs for us too. Their rendition of Nathaniel Rateliff’s “S.O.B.” was spot on and our friends/family are still talking about it. We had numerous people tell us it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended and Ryan & band are a big big reason why.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 10/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best night of my Life

All I can say is, Thank You! I had my wedding this weekend and you all played your hearts out. Hands down the highlight of my night was hearing your amazing renditions of our favorite songs. Your band was professional, early to set up, communicative and friendly with us and our guests. But most importantly you sounded amazing! Ryan Tennis, your band mates exceeded my expectations in talent and friendliness. Your keyboardist was phenomenal, I am partial to the piano and could not believe how well you all captured the complexities of both Grateful Dead tunes as well as Railroad Earth! You even surprised me by playing a special song for me and my dad (over the rainbow/wonderful world) that if it was extra work to learn was not necessary but was truly appreciated. I am forever grateful for you all being a part of our special night! You all received high praises from the guests and the venue staff owner. Many guests commented that they had never had so much fun at a wedding :-)
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Tara Sent on 11/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ok this is a MUST if you want your day to be the BEST ever and your guest to nonstop brag days/weeks/months/ years later. It’s the perfect touch. EVERY SINGLE GUEST RAVED!!!!!! Multiple people came to me, texted me days after still telling me how awesome the drinks were, etc. Like if that doesn’t tell you something idk what will. Aaron was AWESOME!!!!!. Soooooo easy to work with. All my emails were answered right away. Made every single step STRESS FREE!!!! Instantly made us laugh and feel like we made the absolute right choice at our tasting. He was easily one of my FAVORITE parts. The drinks… ohhhhh myyyy godddd. Amazing. Like I still don’t know how he does it. The tonic was incredible - drinks on tap to dieeeeeeeee for. We did cocktails and tonic on tap then a full bar – liquor beers champ wine etc - The bar, presentation, every detail.. 5 stars. I felt like the coolest host with him there. I really feel like guests come to weddings for the open bar/cocktails/drinks… trust meeeeee -- this is the WAY to go.. Seriously… you will regret not doing this. Aaron thank you so much for everything on 11.25.17 - you were amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like I can’t give you enough compliments. Your great - Thank youuuu! <3 Tara & Rob
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Michael Sent on 10/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
These guys were incredible. At the risk of this sounding like a fake review, I honestly cannot say enough about what an amazing job Ryan and the band did. They played both our first dance and the mother/son song (which was decided the day of) and had an incredible range of music for both dancing and those just enjoying the music. They were professional, energetic and they absolutely rocked. They even had a surprise at the end of the reception that blew us away. and weeks later people who attended the wedding are still talking about the band. And they were more than reasonably priced. Awesome all around. Cannot thank them enough.
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Vanessa Sent on 01/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ryan Tennis and The Clubhouse Band was by far the best part of our wedding- they deserve much more than 5 stars! They brought so much energy and fun to the day that every guest talked about them for weeks afterward- all guests from young to old loved these guys! They were so easy to work with and so flexible and we loved that they were part of every aspect, from the ceremony to the reception. The coolest part was the mix of music- they played acoustic for the ceremony, fun jazz for the cocktail hour and then the full band for the reception. They played a lot of their own music, which was awesome, and great covers everyone knew. We took a relaxed approach to our day and asked that the guys just come and treat the day like a concert rather then a typical wedding, and it really made the day fun to have them just do what they do best- play awesome music. They bring such a cool feel to their performance and made our day memorable. I would hire them again in a heartbeat- they will absolutely make your day incredible! We love these guys!
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Mike Sent on 11/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
If you are reading this and have any hesitation about hiring a band or about Ryan Tennis and the Clubhouse Band, look no further. Ryan and the band were professional and truly made the night. Absolutely everyone was up and dancing and the quality of the musicians and songs were fantastic. It was obvious that they have a ton of experience with weddings. Ryan worked with us to accmomodate all of our song requests and music selections in addition to our budget. If you have the opportunity to have these guys play at your venue, don't miss out on it. All the guests we have talked to after our wedding raved about how great the band was. Don't skimp on the music, any DJ would pale in comparison, and I can't imagine another group could have done a better job.
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Matt Sent on 10/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
These guys were phenomenal. 5 Star isn't high enough. They were such a hit and all the guest are still talking what a party we had.
Booking these guys were a cinch. Very responsive and friendly to do business with. They did everything we asked and more. We had them play our Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and they helped turn our Reception into the party we were looking for. All ages, their catalog of music touches all genres, everyone was dancing and smiling and singing.
We couldn't have asked for anything more. We feel like they really understood what we were looking for and completely delivered. And they were so easy and professional to work with. Total pros all the way around. We're so happy with our decision to have The Clubhouse Band at our wedding. We'll never forget it.
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User2394555 Sent on 10/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
from learning songs for us during our ceremony, to an amazing cocktail hour, to a fantastic reception, we couldn't have asked for more from Ryan Tennis and the Clubhouse Band. Ryan was prompt to respond to me, even if he was touring in other countries. They were on time and courteous to all of our guests, who loved the cds as a take home favor! We listened to Ryan's cds our entire honeymoon and are truly fans for life!
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Doug Sent on 10/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had Ryan Tennis and the Clubhouse Band perform at our wedding in Burlington, VT. They did an exceptional job performing at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They were so versatile and flexible. Their music ranged from classy instrumental covers for some of the early parts of the evening to great swinging songs that got the crowd into the party later in the night. Their arrangements of far ranging songs like "No Diggity" and "Atlantic City" show how accomplished they are as musicians while providing something for everyone. Ryan's smooth pipes are a real treat too. If you hire these guys you will get so much for your money as well as a great time. Our guests are still raving about them!
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User2370628 Sent on 10/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I've always felt that a great band makes a good wedding into an amazing one, and the Clubhouse Band is no exception. Not only did Ryan and a small ensemble make the treck from Philly all the way to Groton CT through rush hour traffic, they played their hearts out for our day. We held our reception under a tent at a small lobster shack on the water. The restaraunt was open for business, and Ryan was really flexible with regard to noise level and song choice for the sake of other patrons. I think they didn't minded much... because THEY were dancing too! We ended the evening with a sing along while the band broke down their equipment. It sounds cheesy, but everyone there felt connected and joyful- Ryan is such a catalyst of positivity. I can't say enough wonderful things about this band- they were perfect in every way.
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