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The New Orleans Players
The New Orleans Players
We hope you like to dance...
We hope you like to dance...
Drums and smiles
Drums and smiles
Doin' it to it
Doin' it to it
Keyboard in the lights
Keyboard in the lights
How many horns do you like?
How many horns do you like?
Got to have a gee-tar player
Got to have a gee-tar player
Maybe a slow dance thrown in?
Maybe a slow dance thrown in?
A smaller version of the band
A smaller version of the band
We love to play music
We love to play music

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Amazing singers

About

The New Orleans Players is a wedding and event band that brings New Orleans authenticity and energy to weddings, private events, corporate functions and celebrations of any kind. With 10+ years of experience and 400+ weddings and events behind us, we work hand-in-hand with each client to craft a detailed music schedule with the flexibility to adapt to your unique event in real time.

Rooted in New Orleans:

100% full time local New Orleans musicians. Your money goes directly to supporting the musical heritage of New Orleans. Members of The New Orleans Players play with everyone from Trombone Shorty, Harry Connick Jr. and Irma Thomas, to the local New Orleans bands that keep the scene running day in and day out.

Versatile & Professional:

From a jazz trio to an 8 piece band with full horn section, our musicians are trained and can navigate seamlessly through scenarios and styles.

Experience You Can Trust:

Hundreds of weddings, galas, and private events. We know how to make it unforgettable.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Cocktail Hour Music
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?

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?

Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Dance
Funk
International
Jazz
Motown
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The New Orleans Players

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Sara
Sara Sent on 09/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

They did such a fantastic job and were so professional

My husband and I loved working with Billy and the New Orleans Players for our wedding! They did such a fantastic job and were so professional. Billy did our ceremony music on guitar and the whole band played for the reception. They were so much fun and at one point noticed that my hubby was signing along to Naive Melody - next thing you know they got him behind the mic and he was singing the second verse!! The brass band they work with also did all the planning for our secondline (including all the permitting with the city of New Orleans) and it completely blew all of my expectations out of the water. It was was so hype and they even shut down Canal Street for our group! So many of our guests said that the second line was the coolest thing they had ever done and may also be why so many others were saying "Best wedding ever!!" You are truly missing out if you don't hire them for your wedding!
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Kayla Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you guys for making our wedding a night unforgettable!!!

Where do I start?! My husband and I are born and raised Chicagoians, who love New Orleans and everything the city has to offer! So when we chose Nola for our wedding out top priorities were; food, music, and venue. The New Orleans Players had our midwest family and friends moving! (Everyone has complimented how awesome the band was our wedding night!) From the ceremony, to second line, to cocktail, dinner and reception.. they covered it all! And what a beautiful job they did! We went with the 7 piece band + brass band and WOW did they show up! I recommend them covering your whole event!! Thank you guys for making our wedding a night unforgettable!!!
Mary
Mary Sent on 09/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The New Orleans Players were the perfect addition to our wedding!

The New Orleans Players were the perfect addition to our wedding! Billy and everyone else were so amazing and talented. They exceeded our expectations! They way they performed our wedding song still brings me to tears to this day. They kept the dance floor packed the whole and we all danced the night away!
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Erin Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you all for making our wedding so much fun!

The New Orleans Players were great! When I see people and we talk about the wedding, they share how awesome the band was. The Players brought great energy to our wedding and the second line that ended our reception. Billy was easy to get in contact with and he stayed on top of communication throughout the planning process. Thank you all for making our wedding so much fun!
Trey
Trey Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best you can get

We had gone through quite the journey trying to find the right venue and band for our wedding's afterparty. The pandemic had made things challenging, but we were connected to The New Orleans Players through our venue. While initially dubious as to whether the venue was recommending a band that would offer the energy and musicality we needed, we were completely blown away by their playing and energy! It was exactly what we wanted for the party: a wide breadth of songs from multiple eras, a well-balanced and -honed sound, and evident professionalism on all fronts. Billy coordinated the logistics and made it extremely easy. Their asking price was phenomenal, and they blew our friends and family away with their set! We were SO pleased with The New Orleans Players and give them our strongest recommendation! Thank you to all of the musicians! -Trey and Sarah
Linda
Linda Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Brass Band and Second Line

My husband and I were so happy with Billy and the band! Billy was so easy and professional to work with and the band was an absolute blast at the wedding. If you are looking for a brass band for your event, look no further than The New Orleans Players!
Kerrilee
Kerrilee Sent on 09/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best parts of our wedding day!

One of the best parts of our wedding day! From planning our second line to listening to our requests to the execution of our day- The New Orleans Players were the best! Billy was so helpful and knowledgeable about planning our second line. He was so responsive in the planning process and that made planning a wedding in NOLA from Boston so much easier! The music was amazing! Our friends and family can’t stop talking about how amazing the band was and we agree! They put on a great show. They paid attention to our crowd and played great music that would match our guest’s energy level! We couldn’t be happier that we went with The New Orleans Players for our big day!
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Kyla Sent on 09/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

I can't say enough good things about Billy Franklin and the NOLA players.

I can't say enough good things about Billy Franklin and the NOLA players. They played at my wedding of 100 people in an outdoor setting. They had everyone singing and dancing. Billy is very easy to work with and professional. I had to postpone my wedding twice, and he was extremely accommodating. No regrets choosing them as my wedding band.
Rud
Rud M. Sent on 09/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely, amazing music....

Absolutely, amazing music. I expected a wedding band to get the party going, to play a wide range of classic wedding songs, I didn't expect the quality of the music to be this amazing. They moved between genres so smoothly. The brass section is a must, they added incredible solos to pretty much every song. They were very professional. The communication was great. I asked them to learn a new song (Sweet Touch of Love) a week before the reception and they nailed it! Can't thank Billy and the band enough. Highly recommend!
S
Sonia Sent on 09/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Billy Franklin and his Krewe ROCK THE CASBAH!

Billy Franklin and his Krewe ROCK THE CASBAH! The New Orleans Players are a tremendous band with class. As soon as they walked into our Venue to set-up I was thrilled. They provide a relaxed attitude with on-point acoustics. One of things I appreciated most about Billy, was his attention to detail. He and his band really want you to have your own personal vibe throughout your event. We went through songs for our wedding reception that meant something to us. We even wrote a list of "please never ever in the history of ever play this." Thanks for helping to make our night so very special!
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