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The Cool Rulers are a dynamic, professional, and world-class cover band hailing from Brooklyn, NY. We specialize in Motown, soul, funk, disco, pop and more. Our videos and glowing reviews speak for themselves.

Comprised of close friends with genuine musical chemistry and a deep passion for the songs we perform, The Cool Rulers offer an exciting alternative to typical flashy top 40 event bands. Our members not only perform together in a variety of musical settings but also have impressive résumés, having toured and recorded with renowned artists like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, TV on the Radio, Vampire Weekend, Lauryn Hill, Antibalas, Easy Star All Stars, MS MR, Broadway musicals, and many more.

If you're seeking a unique, soulful, and unforgettable musical experience for your wedding day, look no further than The Cool Rulers.

Learn more at: http://www.thecoolrulers.com

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Frequently asked questions

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

Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

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

Learning New Songs
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)?

7+

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

Funk
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
R&B / Soul

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 Cool Rulers

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The Cool Rulers are a highly recommended wedding band that received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple newlyweds. They are described as extremely talented and professional musicians who kept the dance floor lively with their energetic performances and diverse song selections. Reviewers highlighted their ability to accommodate special requests, create a vibrant atmosphere, and engage guests of all ages. The band's communication, flexibility, and seamless coordination with venues were also praised, making them a top choice for a memorable and fun wedding celebration.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Cool Rulers are a highly recommended wedding band that received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple newlyweds. They are described as extremely talented and professional musicians who kept the dance floor lively with their energetic performances and diverse song selections. Reviewers highlighted their ability to accommodate special requests, create a vibrant atmosphere, and engage guests of all ages. The band's communication, flexibility, and seamless coordination with venues were also praised, making them a top choice for a memorable and fun wedding celebration.

Julie
Julie Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book this band!

We worked with the Cool Rulers for our wedding at the Box House Hotel in Brooklyn in 2025. They did an exceptional job, we could not have been happier. The dance floor popped off all night, they also did a great job with the ceremony (solo guitarist) and cocktail hour (jazz quartet). Communication was prompt and professional at all times. Highly recommend!!!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Sent on 08/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book the Cool Rulers if you want to have the coolest wedding!

Book this band immediately for your wedding or any event!!! If you like funk, disco, r&b, brass instruments and talents musicians, book them now!

They made our wedding what it was and it was the best decision we made. Charles was so easy to work with and the entire band was so kind and sooooo talented.
We ask them to learn a few songs including, ‘music for a sushi restaurant’ by Harry styles and they killed it. They played gimme gimme by ABBA as our closing song and the dance floor shook. Every time I hear those songs, I think of our wedding night and how magical it was it. They we one of the key reasons why it was the best night of our lives.
Years later, we still have guests tell us that our band was the best they ever experienced at any wedding. I would have another wedding if I could just to book them again. If you are on the fence, take this review and just hire them for your event!
Mackenzie
Mackenzie Sent on 01/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars!

Cannot recommend this band enough. They were not only extremely talented and every single person at our wedding dancing but the level of service was incredible. They were a huge component to the success of my wedding. HIGHLY recommend!!!!
Sam
Sam B. Sent on 12/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding band of all time

The cool rulers were the absolute smash hit of our wedding.

Their funky melodies made even the most modest of distant relatives get up and shake their booties on the dance floor.

From hava nagila to abba, their expansive playlist kept the party vibes sky high for our entire reception.

If you’re searching for a wedding band, stop looking and have the cool rulers set your party’s dance floor on fire.
J
Julia Sent on 11/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further !

These guys are an 11/10! With a 9+ hour setlist to choose from, this band had everyone dancing, singing, and smiling from our 3 year old guests to our 90 year olds. Even the guests who didn’t want to dance would get up every time the band started a set just to stand by the side of the dance floor and cheer like groupies. Everything was smooth, professional, and fun from the day of booking almost a year before the wedding. The band exudes joy, and it is absolutely contagious. I was a picky bride — I grew up playing music and my brother is a professional musician. I wanted motown music, and I didn’t want to hear overplayed wedding music. This band’s talent and skill exceeded even my wildest dreams. I put all my trust in this band, and it was the number 1 best decision I made for my wedding . I will be forever grateful.
Kevin
Kevin Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend the Cool Rulers!

The Cool Rulers were spectacular for our wedding reception. Extremely talented and professional musicians with great range and song selections. They were able to learn a couple songs we requested and really brought the energy! 10/10 would highly recommend for any event!
Sam
Sam Sent on 11/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band ever!

The Cool Rulers were amazing! So easy to work with, great vibes and brought incredible energy for our wedding. They have a perfect mix of modern classics and older hits with an unmatched sound. Guaranteed to get your friends - and (grand)parents - dancing from the first note to the last song. We only wish the night had gone on forever! We were pretty hands off and encouraged them to do their thing as we loved their style and song list but I'm sure they would be able to accommodate if you have more specific requests. We had tons of people post (and during) our wedding asking about them and a number of people referred to them as the best wedding band they'd seen. Would highly recommend! The only caveat would be if you really want exclusively modern music/top 40 and/or don't love Motown, they might not be the band for you.
Maeve
Maeve Sent on 11/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

HIGHLY recommend - 1000/10.

If you're looking for a wedding band, stop looking, this is who you want! HIGHLY recommend - 1000/10.

The Cool Rulers played at our wedding and it was the best decision we made. They were beyond amazing. Such incredibly talented people. We literally got more compliments on them that night than anything else.
We really hope to see them again in the future!
Jack
Jack Sent on 11/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

So talented and so much fun!! They made our wedding reception truly a day we'll never forget. The setlist was perfect and exactly what we had in mind. Their range of songs was so good. The dance floor was packed the entire time. 10/10 would recommend for any event!!
M
Margaret Sent on 09/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

0 regrets!! The Cool Rulers are incredible!

If you’re reading this and wondering if you should book The Cool Rulers the answer is absolutely!! They were incredible, easy to work with, and our dance floor was incredible!
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