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Based in Shillington, Pennsylvania, The Uptown Band offers live music for weddings and other events. Since 2006, they have been an AWARD-WINNING PREMIER CHOICE throughout the Northeast for live entertainment. This band has been the featured act at almost 2000 shows including over 300 wedding receptions. Their reputation for being one of the country's most versatile and respected live bands continues to evolve.

The Uptown Band's online reviews speak for themselves with nothing less than a perfect 5-Star Rating on all Internet websites. Personalizing your wedding is what The Uptown Band is all about from start to finish.

One of the bands highlights is being chosen to perform at the wedding of Disney Legend and original voice of The Little Mermaid, Jodi Benson. They were also the band of choice at the first-ever "Socially-Distanced" wedding in the State of Pennsylvania at the legendary Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown PA!

The Uptown Band's clients include Professional Athletes, Celebrities, Federal Judges, Governors, and more. They have also made cameos on National TV shows including "The Chew" and ABC News' "This Week".

The Uptown Band continues to earn various industry awards such as Wedding Wire's Couples' Choice Award, The Bash's Best of Gigmasters, and Gold Member Award.

Bruno Mars, The Beatles, Frankie Valli, Elle King, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Robin Thicke, Lady Gaga, Led Zeppelin, Earth Wind & Fire, Glenn Miller, Dion and the Belmonts, The Temptations - You name it! We play it!

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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
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
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
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The Uptown Band

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Erich and The Uptown Band received exceptional praise for their performance at weddings. They were described as sensational, energetic, professional, and talented. The band delivered a diverse and engaging setlist that appealed to guests of all ages, creating a fun and unforgettable atmosphere throughout the event. Their ability to keep the dance floor full, interact with the crowd, and accommodate special song requests was highly appreciated by multiple reviewers who highly recommend them for wedding celebrations.

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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.

Erich and The Uptown Band received exceptional praise for their performance at weddings. They were described as sensational, energetic, professional, and talented. The band delivered a diverse and engaging setlist that appealed to guests of all ages, creating a fun and unforgettable atmosphere throughout the event. Their ability to keep the dance floor full, interact with the crowd, and accommodate special song requests was highly appreciated by multiple reviewers who highly recommend them for wedding celebrations.

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Marie Sent on 07/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My favorite band ever

We hired The Uptown Band for our daughter's wedding, and they were absolutely phenomenal! From the very first song to the last dance, they brought incredible energy, professionalism, and talent. The music selection was perfect—elegant during dinner and a total party once the dancing started. Guests of all ages were up on their feet, and we've received so many compliments about how amazing the band was.

They were also a joy to work with—punctual, flexible, and clearly committed to making the night special. They helped set the tone for the entire evening and truly elevated the celebration.

We can’t thank The Uptown Band enough for making the night unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!
Madison
Madison Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band ever - hire them, you won't be sorry

Erich and the band were SENSATIONAL! Truly, everything we could hope for. Live music was extremely important to us on our wedding day, and Erich and the band delivered in spades. Each member of the band really shines; they delivered a jazzy, intimate vibe for cocktail hour and upbeat, dance vibes for the reception. Erich emcee'd the day with such enthusiasm and professionalism. We couldn't be happier and will recommend them again and again.
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Nick Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Uptown Band>any DJ

Worth every penny for our wedding. Everyone said the same thing, “That was the most fun wedding I’ve ever been to.” Erich is a great MC, learned all the weird songs I wanted, and is a true professional. He knows how to get the crowd up and dancing and make it a fun wedding. Also, FOREST IS THE MAN.
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Donna Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Uptown Band

The Uptown played my daughter’s wedding in May 2025. They were AMAZING, full of energy, had a great song list and were very flexible. The wedding would not have been the same without them and our guests raved over how awesome they were!!!! I highly recommend them!
Donna Cameron
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 01/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Entertainment!!

I've worked with and photographed countless bands, The Uptown Band puts on an incredible show, packs the dance floor and never disappoints. Do not look back on your wedding with regrets... hire them!!
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Josh Sent on 10/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Can't recommend these guys enough! They had everyone out on the dance floor. Very professional and great to work with!
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Jane Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding band!

We can not say enough great things about our entire experience with The Uptown Band! The music can make or break a wedding reception and they knocked it out of the park! So talented, so much fun and so easy to work with! Erich is an incredible talent and a great emcee! Recommend HIGHLY!
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Erica Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Go Book The Uptown Band Now!

Erich Cawalla and The Uptown Band were absolutely incredible - booking them for our 9/3/23 wedding was one of the best decisions we made! Erich was amazing, fun, and so easy to work with from beginning to end. The evening was super exciting and high-energy – we had a busy dance floor the whole night, and we got tons of comments from our friends and family about how the band made the wedding! They engaged the crowd in exactly the right way and were all such versatile and talented musicians! We chose a pretty eclectic setlist, and The Uptown Band totally delivered. They even made sure to include the Hora for us and learned a few special songs that we requested. From 80s to ska to show tunes… there’s nothing these guys can’t do. Thank you thank you!
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 11/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band ever

The Uptown Band was amazing to work with from beginning to end. Erich was extremely responsive to any questions and very thorough in preparing for our wedding. The whole band put on an absolutely INCREDIBLE show for our wedding guests. We had a full dance floor for the entire night and so many of our guests came up to us later to tell us how much fun they had. I might be biased, but The Uptown Band was definitely the best band I have ever seen perform at a wedding. They were interactive, high energy, and truly helped us create a night we will never forget!
Kate
Kate Sent on 07/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Must book!

AMAZING!!!! My husband and I were on the fence about dj vs band but could not be more thrilled with our decision. Uptown Band was the best! Our wedding was 3 weeks ago and we are still receiving texts on how much fun we had. We had multiple phone calls/emails leading up to the wedding, Erich listened to all of our requests/concerns/etc and followed through. Do not hesitate with booking them :)
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Robin-Banks Entertainment Robin-Banks Entertainment Wedding Bands

Five star showmanship from The Uptown Band! It's a pleasure working so closely with another TOP NOTCH band in Central PA!

Just Breathe. Weddings & Events Just Breathe. Weddings & Events Wedding Planners

Working with Erich and The Uptown Band is always, and I mean always, an amazing party with great energy. The Uptown Band wants nothing but to perform their best and impress their clients and their guests and they ALWAYS do. I have had the pleasure of working with them a handful of times and even when a timeline changes, they are quick to add another song to keep the party going without a problem. Bands have a lot of moving parts (& people!) but The Uptown Band makes things easy. Thanks for everything Erich and band!

Cherrywood String Quartet and Ensembles Cherrywood String Quartet and Ensembles Wedding Musicians

When asked for a recommendation for a wedding band, there is no easier decision than going with Erich and the Uptown Band. They are the best in the business. Erich is so easy to work with and the team performs at a very high and energizing level!

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