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The Last Nites are a music lovers party band serving NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, Connecticut upstate New York and just about anywhere else! We play a refreshing mix of songs that stray from the same wedding band standards that you have been hearing for years. That said, you will still be singing and dancing along until your feet are sore. We are a guitar and horn driven band from the NYC area that has 20 years of experience making dance floors jump from note one to the final encore. Featuring musicians that play or have played with Bright Eyes, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, The Last Nites perform music with passion and care. We have this band because we all love playing music with each other, and it shows. We are like no other wedding band for all the best reasons.

Services Offered

We work with each couple to determine what style of music will best meet their taste and wedding venue. To-be-weds may hire us to provide music during their ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and during breaks in proceedings. We also provide sound and lighting equipment for their performances. We're determined to provide tunes from the heart to raise the excitement at wedding festivities.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Lighting
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
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
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?

Acoustic
Big Band
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock

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 Last Nites

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The Last Nites received glowing reviews from multiple couples who hired them for their weddings. Reviewers praised the band's energy, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night with a well-curated setlist. Waylan, the band leader, was commended for his responsiveness, passion, and willingness to accommodate song requests. Guests raved about the band's performance, seamless song transitions, and ability to create a lively and memorable atmosphere. The Last Nites were highly recommended for couples seeking a band that brings joy, enthusiasm, and top-tier musical talent to their wedding day.

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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 Last Nites received glowing reviews from multiple couples who hired them for their weddings. Reviewers praised the band's energy, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night with a well-curated setlist. Waylan, the band leader, was commended for his responsiveness, passion, and willingness to accommodate song requests. Guests raved about the band's performance, seamless song transitions, and ability to create a lively and memorable atmosphere. The Last Nites were highly recommended for couples seeking a band that brings joy, enthusiasm, and top-tier musical talent to their wedding day.

Alex
Alex Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just incredible

We first encountered The Last Nites at one of my best friend's weddings in 2022 and knew immediately we had to have them perform for our reception as well.

Communication with Waylan leading up to the wedding was seamless. He was responsive, attentive, and genuinely invested in understanding our preferences and the overall vibe we wanted for our celebration.

Something that really stood out to us was the band's willingness to learn new songs for the occasion. The Last Nites were able to learn three specific songs for us and seamlessly incorporated them into their setlist. The level of dedication they showed in perfecting these songs added a personal touch to our reception that we will always cherish.

Overall, the band just brought such incredible vibes to the reception. The energy they exuded was infectious, and our guests were on their feet the whole night because of it.

10/10 would recommend, our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them!!
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 06/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Better than we could have ever hoped for!

The first element of our wedding planning that my now husband and I agreed on was that we wanted a live band more than anything. When we found the Last Nites and had the opportunity to talk with Waylan about what our vision was for the big day, we were so excited to find a vendor that seemed to get exactly what we were going for. Our guests continue to rave about the band and the energy and atmosphere they created on our wedding day. There are guests I never even said hi to that day because I was too busy dancing the night away to all of the hits The Last Nites belted out. It was such an incredible day and we couldn't have dreamed of how amazing it would turn out thanks to this amazing band and their leader Waylan. I can't recommend them enough to any other couples that are looking to have a wedding day that is centered on joy, laughter, genuine fun, and pure celebration because that's what they provided us. Thank you to Waylan for coordinating with us, to every musician and singer of this amazing ensemble, and to the people behind the scenes that help to bring it all to life.
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 05/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

We absolutely loved working with The Last Nites and couldn’t be more grateful for the role they played in our wedding day. From start to finish, Waylan and the band were a joy to work with. Waylan was both professional and incredibly friendly—his experience was clear right away, which made the planning process smooth and stress-free.

Having Waylan play guitar for our ceremony was such a lovely addition—it was sweet and well-suited to the setting. The music he selected was thoughtful and beautiful. The band learned and arranged our wedding song perfectly. We asked that they shorten a verse and they did so flawlessly. This kind of care and attention was so impressive.

The Last Nites gave us the fun, packed dance floor we were hoping for. They have a fantastic range of songs and truly know how to read a crowd. The setlist was perfectly curated, balancing our personal song requests with the flow of the evening. Their talent and energy made sure our guests had a great time

Not only are they incredible musicians, but they’re also genuinely thoughtful and fun people. We wholeheartedly recommend The Last Nites to anyone looking for a band that brings professionalism, creativity, and fun to their event. They helped make our wedding an absolute blast.
K
Kelly Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire The Last Nites for your event/wedding!

We had The Last Nites at our wedding in upstate NY on 9/14/24 and it was the best decision ever!!! Waylan was such a pleasure to work with, was very responsive and professional, and you can tell he's very passionate about what he does. We had The Last Nites do our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and they were amazing! Waylan had really great suggestions for song choices when we were stuck on what to do for the ceremony and entrance songs and it sounded fantastic. They learned 2 songs for us and executed them perfectly.

During the reception, they truly brought the energy and everyone was up dancing ALL night! I received so many texts the next day about how amazing they were and asking how I found The Last Nites! We truly cannot thank you enough for making our day so fun, special, and stress free. I cannot recommend The Last Nites enough and we are so so grateful to have found them!!!
Brandon
Brandon Sent on 08/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Scalea Wedding at Hudson House

We had The Last Nites as our wedding band on 8-9-24 and could not have been happier with them! Our guests of all ages were on the dance floor all night as the band absolutely crushed some oldies, some classics, and some modern jams. Our guests kept telling us how electric the energy in the room was all night. The Last Nites also had to learn our first dance song and did an amazing job with it. They were accommodating every step of the way during the planning process. Could not recommend The Last Nites more, and we can't wait to see them again in the NYC area!
L
Lola Sent on 01/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent and super fun band

The ​Last ​Nights brought the house down. ​N​ot only did their set list match exactly what we requested, but also their execution was perfect. Song after song was a favorite after another favorite, with our friends and family dancing their hearts out and singing along. Multiple people told me both during and after the wedding that they loved the band. Waylan made everything easy and fun. He provided microphones for our ceremony, a pianist for our ceremony, 3 musicians for cocktail hour, and the 9 piece band for our reception. His voice as well as the female lead really cover the songs so well that they sound as good or even better than some of the originals, particularly the ​popular rock songs. Their instrumentation is also excellent. We would choose this band over again, hands down.
Shea
Shea Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't stop dancing all night!

The Last Nites are without peer when it comes to making the evening truly unforgettable. People haven't been able to stop talking about how amazing they were - A perfect mix of old and new songs, an amazing vibe, and amazing sound. The Last Nites kept people on the dance floor the entire night, always bumping and dancing. It was important to us that the energy always be high, and The Last Nites absolutely delivered!
B
Brooke Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Fantastic!

We had The Last Nites play at our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and everything was absolutely fantastic! Waylan was very flexible and responsive through our planning process and over communicative to the wedding event staff, in addition to ourselves. Our guests still rave about the music and only complaint was that their feet were sore the next few days from the non stop dancing. It was amazing!
S
Stephanie Sent on 12/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing band!

We could not have been happier with The Last Nites, and can’t recommend them enough, they were GREAT!!

They played our cocktail hour and reception and the music was fantastic. They were extremely energetic and fun and kept the dance floor lively all night! They had an amazing set list filled with fun and upbeat songs, and also learned a few songs for us that we loved. Throughout the night and after the wedding, we received so many comments on how good, and fun the band was, and how every song they played was even better than the last!

If you’re looking for a fun band who will turn your dance floor into a party, The Last Nites we’re THE BEST!!!
Laura
Laura Sent on 06/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Last Nites made our wedding so fun!

Best decision ever to hire The Last Nites for our wedding! They have a great song list and did an awesome job with the additional song we chose for our first dance. Their energy was great and they really knew how to work with our caterers — when to play down time music during dinner, when to dance, etc. My absolute highlight of the night was when they played one of my all time favorite songs (even though it’s somewhat obscure). Not only did they make our night so fun and special, but they were easy to communicate with up leading up to our wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend The Last Nites for a wedding! All of our guests were so impressed by them and had so much fun dancing and watching them play; they really helped elevate our wedding day and we’ll remember it forever!
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