The Uptown Groove

Uptown Groove band was truly the best band I have ever witnessed at a wedding. The fact that it was MY own wedding made the overall experience that much better. Seth, the band manager and lead guitar player is amazing and so wonderful to work with. He spent so much time with us on the phone to go over every single detail to ensure we were prepared and ready for our big day. All of my guests were completely blown away by their talent and performance. These musicians care about each other and their guests. Each and every member held a true talent that I have never witnessed before. Our guests could NOT get over this band, and either could we! We are so happy that we went with Uptown Groove for our wedding. The best day, the best band. Nobody else compares....truly. Cheers!

We had Uptown Groove for our wedding this past weekend and they were just unbelievable. Music is just such a big part of the vibe and energy that day and they absolutely crushed it from end to end. During the reception they brought the house down- no one left the dance floor- people were even crowd surfing!! They made our wedding so special. I had over 50 guests tell me it was the best band they’ve ever seen at a wedding- not even exaggerating!

On top of that they were so incredibly helpful through the whole process- they helped with my audio for the reception, planning my timeline, played through cocktail hour and dinner- and made the entire process so easy. They also have so much range from current pop hits to oldies to punk/emo to r&b it was crazy how versatile my playlist was.

I can’t recommend them enough- you won’t regret getting them!

You must hire Uptown Groove for your wedding because they are 10/10! From the moment they started playing, every person was on the dance floor. As the bride, I don't think I stopped dancing for a second! The band's energy was unmatched, their sound quality was exceptional, and their organization and professionalism are truly fantastic. In the months leading up to the wedding, Seth thought of every little detail and orchestrated a plan that made the night so smooth. The transitions were impeccable, keeping our special day right on schedule. I really can't say enough about the caliber of this band. They covered so many different genres and styles, appealing to all generations, and had people from ages 7 to 97 on the dance floor all night long. Absolutely exceptional talent -- we highly recommend them for you wedding or next big event!

From the very first song to the final encore, they had every single guest on the dance floor. Their talent, energy, and professionalism are unmatched. The band was incredibly easy to work with—organized, flexible, and attentive to every detail. They thoughtfully incorporated our requests, read the room perfectly, and kept the energy high all night. The saxophone player even made his way into the crowd, which our guests absolutely loved! We received countless compliments from friends and family saying it was the best wedding band they’ve ever seen. We couldn’t be happier with our choice—The Uptown Groove truly made our wedding unforgettable!!!

I cannot put into words how amazing it was working with Uptown Groove for our July 2025 wedding in Buffalo, New York. From the jump, Seth was an extremely valuable resource. He worked with my husband and I to really understand our musical vision for our wedding and was extremely helpful while doing so. He even invited us to one of the band's gigs before our wedding, so we could get a feel for their sound and the band itself. We ended up going, and it was so great meeting them all!

The week before the wedding, we had a full debrief with Seth and Harper (one of the lead vocalists), where we discussed in detail the schedule for the big day. For our wedding, Uptown Groove provided a jazz trio during cocktail hour, MC'd the entire reception, and all 9 members absolutely brought the house down during the dancing portion of the night. It was INCREDIBLE! They really took into consideration our "must play" and "prefer not to play" songs. In addition to sounding fantastic, they also really kept the party going - the dance floor was PACKED all night. We cannot recommend Uptown Groove enough. When all 250 of your wedding guests tell you that "the band was insanely good," you know it's real! Thank you so much to Uptown Groove team for making our night unforgettable. BOOK THEM! You will NOT regret it!

One month later and people are still talking about how amazing our band was. Uptown Groove brought the energy, talent, and vibes—we couldn’t have asked for better. They were so responsive throughout planning and even added two more musicians for us last-minute. They nailed all of our special requests and curated the best set list. The dance floor was full the entire night. Truly unforgettable!

Uptown groove did a phenomenal job performing at our wedding reception! Seth was so respectful during our planning process and was very open to collaborating with us to make sure our timeline and song selections were perfect! Dom, Jamel, Janine & BJ tackled our diverse song selection on vocals flawlessly. If you decide to splurge on one thing for your wedding day, make it be this band. You will not regret it!

Book them now—hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! The band was absolutely incredible, and the dance floor was packed all night long. Our guests are still raving about how amazing they were—it truly made the night unforgettable.
On top of the phenomenal performance, Seth was a dream to work with. He took the time to hop on multiple calls with us throughout the planning process, always patient and helpful as we navigated booking a band for the first time. His guidance and responsiveness made everything so much easier.
We truly can't recommend them highly enough—they exceeded every expectation.

The Uptown Groove had our 120 wedding guests dancing all night long! Awesome musicians and vocalists made our evening perfect! Seth was great to work with in advance of the wedding—ensuring we had audio support and music for the outdoor wedding ceremony and the dinner reception, as well as late night DJ support. When we moved to the dancing part of the evening the band blew us away with both current and 70s/80s/90s music that appealed to everyone.

WOW does The Uptown Groove know how to throw a party! This band is so talented, the dancing never stopped! I think everyone on the dance floor said "this band is amazing" for every song. My husband and I sent an overview of the type of music we'd like to be played at our wedding, and Seth and the group put together an incredible song list from their very long list of songs. You can 100% trust that this talented group of musicians will deliver exactly what you are hoping for. Not only was the party a blast, Seth knows how to run a wedding timeline so smoothly that you don't have to worry about a thing on your wedding day. I will be recommending this band to anyone and everyone in the Rochester area. Thanks for the best party of my life!