Covering classics, with love.

The Loyales band (pronounced Loy-Al-z) is a project born from singer-songwriter & lead singer Milton's infatuation with rare, B-side soul, jazz, R&B, New Orleans music, reggae, country, folk, and classic rock. Originally started as Milton's backing band for his own tours, The Loyales have found themselves filling a "non-cheesy wedding band" niche for over 10 years now, winning rave reviews from clients & guests for the band's repertoire choices, as well as their remarkable musical chemistry. Couples appreciate the warmth the band generates throughout the wedding, from the intimacy of the ceremony music, to fun cocktail hour background music, to the beat-driven rhythms of the dance party.

The band can go in nearly any musical direction, and they customize their setlist around your musical tastes, “like a living, breathing jukebox” (New York Magazine).

For weddings and parties, Milton (lead singer and bandleader) begins his exquisite curation of the party setlist from the very first phone call with each client.

The Loyales setlist is steeped in many different styles, including 50s-90s classics, R&B, funk, classic rock, reggae, country, and more. You can have as little or as much of each style at your wedding.

“The Loyales were the best wedding band ever because they weren’t a wedding band. They were just a really great band.”
-Joel Stein, Time Magazine

Musician Credentials:

Milton (Bandleader) himself has played with Norah Jones, Al Kooper, Joan Osborne, James Hunter, Shelby Lynne, & Steve Earle. He also wrote the score for an HBO movie.

Julia (Vocalist) is a singer who has been compared to Phoebe Snow, Joni Mitchell and Karen Carpenter. Her voice can be heard on the NBC hit show 30 Rock and in the infamous, NYC-based Loser's Lounge. She won an Independent music award for best female vocalist and she’s sung harmony with Michael McDonald.

Jeff (Bass) has played and recorded with Bette Midler, Tanya Tucker, Air Supply, and Rick Springfield to name a few. He’s also is well known for the records he has produced going back to the ’80s.

Bennett (Keyboard) has performed original music in the United States, the Caribbean, South and Central America, Central and South Asia and throughout Europe. He has been a featured performer with jazz stars Wallace Roney, Keb Mo, Robben Ford, Kurt Elling, Rufus Reid, Bill Stewart, Billy Hart, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Ndugu Chancler and Yosvany Terry among others.

Martin (Lead Guitar) started playing high society balls at Oxford University before bringing the good times to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and weddings in Barcelona and throughout England. After moving to the US, he’s played weddings up and down the East Coast and parties as far south as Mexico.

Rob (Drummer) is originally from Los Angeles with over 25 years of professional experience. He worked extensively on the west coast before moving to New York City in 1998. He has performed in Canada, South America, the Caribbean, and China. He plays a wide range of music with groups in NYC in clubs, theaters, recording studios, and at private event

Some Raves:

This band is absolutely electric.
-Marianne D.

Six years later, people are still talking about the fabulous music at our wedding party. Milton and his band The Loyales played and sang their hearts out to Johnny Cash, the Beatles, Etta James, Prince, James Brown, and more. No one could resist the urge to get up and dance. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all!
-Claire

I can unreservedly say that having The Loyales perform at our wedding was a lasting highlight. Not only did the band perform countless songs from their reserves, they played personal requests that truly “made the night”.
-Alicia

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