This coming from someone who is a music person. amateur musician and spent the first seventeen years of my nearly fifty year working career in and around the music business and musicians: Short of a wedding full of professional musicians, some of who's names people would recognize, these folks are THE best wedding band I have ever seen, in my life! These folks are NOT amateurs. They were simply brilliant. They are lovely, gracious showman and from the singers to the horn section they are simply consummate musicians. I cannot recommend these folks more, Just hire these folks. The mix as good. It was not too loud. They did a amazing cross section of material from Sly & The Family Stone, to Stevie Wonder to CC to Chicago, and they just absolutely crushed, all of it. Hire this band!! They are fantastic. I cannot recommend this band more highly.

This band really knows how to get the party started and keep in going! During the night and for weeks after, our guests were raving about the band. Their large number of options for songs, and ability to lead the bridal couple and guests through formalities, as well as just crazy fun, is top notch!

We absolutely LOVED TSE Band!!! They played at our Wedding Cocktail Party and our guests kept saying how great the band is. They knew how to get the party going! They know literally any song you can think of and know how to get your guests pumped up. If you want to have an absolute blast at your wedding/event, TSE is your band! Al is so amazing to work with and makes sure that you are having the time of your life. I can't wait to watch them play all over the capital region!

I’ve seen TSE Band perform many times — at weddings and events, as well as at nightclubs — and most recently at Turning Stone resort. They always bring the party! Great selection of music, spanning styles and eras, and always fun songs that make you wanna move… Frontman Al Santoro and the entire band are top-notch! Great musicians, singers and all-around entertainers. I highly recommend them for any event or venue where you want people to get down and have a fantastic time!

Al Santoro and this group of very talented individuals did an exceptional job for our wedding, everyone raved on the song selections and overall energy they brought to the venue. I would highly recommend them for your wedding. The flow of the night worked out perfectly, and Al was always friendly, kind and supportive of preferences that myself and my wife had. I have been fortunate enough to see them perform live both at weddings, Rivers Casino in Schenectady NY, and various locations throughout the capital region. Thanks Al and TSE !

The most received compliment we received from our wedding was "wow that band was fantastic". The group knows how to keep a party going. They flexible, willing to learn songs, and able to ready a crowd to keep the momentum going.

Simply put, this band rocks. My wife and I had no idea what to expect when booking a band, as this process was all new to us. Al made it so easy, and his professionalism throughout the entire process was a breath of fresh air.
My wife and I are planners. We wanted every piece of the wedding day to be planned out to the minute. Al took this up a notch and gave us his own detailed schedule for the bands activities. It was very much appreciated.
Day of, Al and team were very self-sufficient, showed up early, and put on an incredible performance that my friends and family are still talking about.
To summarize the TSE band bests a quick story. I have some family who are big dancers at weddings, and at one point during the night, I found them sitting and watching the band play. I was surprised they weren’t dancing. I went over and spoke to them and asked them if everything was alright, and their response was that the band was so good, they were just enjoying watching them play.
I’d recommend the TSE Band to anyone and everyone.
- Tim

Having the TSE Band at our wedding was a no brainer! They kept the party going all night! Several guest commented on how cool it was to have a live band at a wedding reception and that the group did a fantastic job. If you're thinking about hiring a band - AL and the gang are definitely the ones to choose!

When it came to booking music for our wedding, we knew that a live band would make the night memorable and add SO much more to the party. As we started our search for bands in the area, T.S. Ensemble's reputation put them at the top of our list; short story is, we were not disappointed.
We engaged with Al Santoro as the representative from the band, and one thing that was immediately apparent from our discussions was that he and T.S. Ensemble had done so many weddings that they knew exactly what information was and wasn't important. In the planning weeks leading up to the wedding, he made sure to patiently walk through the detailed questionnaire and extensive song list, taking care to clarify names and pronunciations and relations (as they would be providing emcee services). He allayed many of our concerns about our first dance, the schedule we had planned with the venue, and even offered microphone equipment for our outside ceremony for a small fee. When it was time to submit the list of songs that we wanted for them to perform, they assured us that they would use them as inspiration for a fun set on our wedding night. The only small piece of feedback would be to move a lot of their onboarding and paperwork to a more electronic format, as navigating their extensive music list was a bit daunting and manual-intensive.
In the final days before showtime, Al contacted us to coordinate the day-of preparations. In the hustle and bustle of all of the small details coming together, Al knew to stay relevant and quick, so that we could get to the dozens of other things on our plate. The day of the wedding, he walked through the outdoor equipment with one of our guests who would be responsible for the ceremony music, which was a nice bonus. In addition, T.S. Ensemble allowed my wife and I to practice our first dance while they were prepping, which made us feel more like they were "there for us" on our day. Suffice it to say, the rest of the night went off spectacularly; they were jamming and we got dozens of compliments from guests about the live band and how great the song choice was.
I give this detailed accounting of our wedding experience in order to communicate that, when it came down to executing the music of our wedding night, Al Santoro and T.S. Ensemble knew just what to do. They elevated the party for our friends and family, and seem to be experts in the business of entertaining. The professionalism and knowledge they displayed when helping us plan is also something I want to call out for others who are thinking of hiring a live band for their event.
A glowing 5/5 stars from us!

I have experienced the music of the TS Ensemble many times and at various venues. I recently attended a wedding reception where Al Santoro and his band provided the music. As always, this group of professional musicians did not disappoint. The TS Ensemble members are energetic, genuine, and current! It is obvious they love what they do and encourage everyone to be engaged, by either dancing, clapping, and/or singing along! They are determined to rock your soul! As their mantra proclaims:
TS Ensemble
“ Music..............
to take you there.”
Event planners will not need to worry or be stressed about the music. This classy Ensemble delivers every time!