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Based in New York City, The Hook Club is one of the tri-state area's most exciting and unique wedding bands. Owned and operated by a tight-knit community of musicians, they are known for their attention to every musical detail and the professionalism they bring to every event. Their unconventional group has mastered the art of creating a great dance party that keeps guests on the dance floor all night and then humming the songs the next day!

The Hook Club’s specialty is to take every audience on a journey they will never forget. From timeless classics to today's dance hits, their instrumentalists dazzle crowds for hours on end with their high-energy arrangements, while their diverse roster of vocalists get the crowd dancing and singing top 40, classic rock, and hip-hop hits on the dance floor. When The Hook Club plays, they get the whole room involved, and everyone leaves feeling like a member of the band!

Services Offered

They offer three configurations of The Hook Club for weddings - Full Band, Classic Band, and DJ Band hybrid. In addition, they provide a wide range of ceremony and cocktail hour music options, including string quartets, trios, and other bespoke ensembles. They have their own professional production team, so they are well-equipped to provide high-end sound systems, ceremony microphones, dance lighting, and many other services.

As an independent group, their clients work directly with the band, never through a talent agency or management company, so their performance is guaranteed to be suited to your personal style. Send them a message or give them a call to start planning the perfect music for your wedding!



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FAQ’s

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

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
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
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
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?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of The Hook Club

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The Hook Club received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their performance at weddings. Reviewers praised the band for their energy, song selection, and ability to engage guests, keeping the dance floor full all night. From personalized acoustic renditions of songs to seamless handling of unexpected situations, such as hiccups during the ceremony, The Hook Club's professionalism and talent shone through. Their interactive approach, willingness to accommodate special requests, and high level of organization were highlighted, making them a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a memorable wedding music experience.

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The Hook Club received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their performance at weddings. Reviewers praised the band for their energy, song selection, and ability to engage guests, keeping the dance floor full all night. From personalized acoustic renditions of songs to seamless handling of unexpected situations, such as hiccups during the ceremony, The Hook Club's professionalism and talent shone through. Their interactive approach, willingness to accommodate special requests, and high level of organization were highlighted, making them a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a memorable wedding music experience.

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Ella Sent on 11/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love THC!!!

We absolutely loved working with The Hook Club. Our amazing planner, Greenhouse Events, recommended THC, and we were sold immediately after meeting with Dan. He is super relaxed, nice, and so knowledgable. Dan and THC team made planning super easy for us. They took time to hear about our hopes and helped recommend different band sizes for us. We hadn’t heard of a DJ band before, but loved the idea of some live music with the versatility to play all sorts of music, but our venue wasn’t very big and we also didn’t want to break the bank and hire a huge band. We chose the 4 piece DJ band with singer, sax, drums, and DJ. We knew we LOVED the sax, so we also had the sax play for cocktail hour (shout out to Elijah, who was amazing), and it was one of the best parts of the night. For planning music, they sent out a very detailed and thorough spreadsheet with more songs than one could imagine, and we could rate ones we liked the most, choose ones we definitely wanted or didn't, and choose specific songs for important moments. We met a couple times to review music choices as well. One of our biggest fears with a DJ was that they'd talk too much and be a little annoying, but Dan did a great job as MC, and was very low-key like we asked but announced important moments clearly. Dan and all the musicians had such great energy and got everyone on the dance floor. Our vocalist, Christen, was also amazing — her voice was spectacular, and she was such an amazing performer and got everyone involved in the music and dancing. So many people told us how much they loved the music and the energy, and had never heard of a DJ band but thought it was an amazing concept and the addition of live music over tracks added extra excitement and fun. THC also helped out with lighting (uplights and dance lights), and worked with our fantastic planner and the venue to help us decide the best setup. Ultimately, we loved working with THC. Their DJ-band setup is unique and adds so much variety to your music while allowing for some of the energy that comes from live performers. We danced the night away and had an absolute blast. 100% would recommend THC to anyone!
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Angeline Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best MUSIC ever for your wedding, hands down

The Hook Club was the best music decision - we were so torn between band or DJ and this was awesome!! We got so many compliments from guests at the end of the night on the music and the emcee - Emily - who absolutely was amazing!!! They were SO helpful and made the night so much fun. The drums and sax killed it!! We can’t thank them enough. The whole process working with them was so much fun - they are so organized and detailed and Dan helped with beyond we expected, from the itinerary to the timing of the whole thing. We had no idea what we were doing and Dan and Emily just helped so much in guiding us and making us feel comfortable. THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!
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Alex Sent on 10/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Band. Ever.

I wish I could give The Hook Club 100 stars!

Dan and the team were amazing to work with from start to finish. Highly responsive and professional, great music selection and planning process.

We had high expectations, and The Hook Club exceeded them and then some. Our guests could not stop raving about how amazing the music. They kept the energy up and the dance floor packed all night. Cannot recommend them highly enough!
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