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What is the story behind Toby McAllister?

Toby McAllister has been a musician for most of his life. He toured the world with his band, Sparks The Rescue much throughout his 20's. He now has a solo career of his own. One of his favorite things about being a musician is playing weddings. Check out his reviews for testimony from past couples.

Services Offered

Hey! Toby here. Thanks for visiting my profile. I can offer music for ceremony/cocktail hour/dinner/reception, as well as wireless microphones for toasts, and battery powered speakers for playlists or anything off property. I would love to chat with you about your day. I know weddings are expensive. I keep my prices reasonable and will try my best to meet you at your budget. Whether you're looking for just some acoustic tunes at cocktail hour and then a DJ, a duo/trio, or full rock band for your reception, we can make it happen. Shoot me a message!

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What is included in Toby McAllister's packages?

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

Ceremony Music
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?

Ceremony Music
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)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Pop
Punk Rock
Rock

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What are real couples saying about their experience with Toby McAllister in reviews?

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This band was praised for outstanding musicianship, high energy, and keeping the dance floor packed. They provided full-service support, acoustic ceremony and cocktail music, DJing, MCing, sound equipment and lighting, and were professional, punctual, and flexible. Reviewers highlighted their responsiveness, helpful planning support, and great value.

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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.

This band was praised for outstanding musicianship, high energy, and keeping the dance floor packed. They provided full-service support, acoustic ceremony and cocktail music, DJing, MCing, sound equipment and lighting, and were professional, punctual, and flexible. Reviewers highlighted their responsiveness, helpful planning support, and great value.

Aaron
Aaron Sent on 09/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Rockin' Wedding Band plus DJ, MC, and Audio Specialist

Toby along with his band members were great and really helped to make our wedding an awesome day! Leading up to the wedding we met with Toby several times to convey our needs and wants; he was very organized and kept track of all our details and ideas for the day. Beyond that he was very open and supportive to everything we wanted for the wedding. On the Day itself Toby and his band members were exceptional providing a full array of services including setting up wireless speakers and microphones for our outdoor ceremony, learning and playing acoustic music for our ceremony intro, playing acoustic for the cocktail hour, MCing the reception, DJing during dinner and the band breaks, and then most importantly rocking out to keep the dance floor packed all night! We would definitely recommend Toby, he is a great guy who provides excellent service that is a great value!
Seth
Seth Sent on 09/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

They absolutely made our wedding reception!

Toby and the band absolutely made our wedding reception. They delivered exactly what we wanted and kept the crowd moving. We had multiple guests specifically mentioned how exceptional the band was. We would hire Toby and the band again without reservation!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 09/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

You need Toby for your wedding.. trust me

Toby was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From day one, he was super responsive and easy to work with. We had an intimate 50-person wedding, and he made the whole process seamless.

He played acoustic for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and he completely nailed it. we had a few "must-plays," but mostly just gave him a general vibe and he took that and ran with it, hitting every single mark. When it came time to DJ, he kept the energy going all night and played the absolute perfect set. He even had our backs when it came to the "do-not-play" list, gracefully telling the moms, "I’ll play that if the bride says it's okay!"

Toby and Xander are still the talk of our family and friends - everyone was raving about them. 100/10 experience!



Jillian
Jillian Sent on 06/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Guitarist + DJ!

Toby was lights out amazing. We hired Toby and his crew for our Wedding in York ME. We had he and his band mates play live for our cocktail hour and then he DJ'ed for the reception part. He nailed BOTH! He is an incredible musician, and hearing him play live to our guests, with the waves crashing and glasses clinking, I was in a dream! Then for the DJ part, he listened to our overall desired vibe, he sent us a set list and helped edit the music for my father/daughter dance with my dad. He was the full package, and we are so so honored he shared his talents on our special day. Can't wait to see him play live again soon! - Jill & Colin
Megan
Megan Sent on 12/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Complete Wedding Music Service

I won’t focus on the quality of the Jameson Four’s music because from any video or song you hear, it’s instantly clear how amazing they are. They kept the energy high all night and made sure our wedding truly felt like a celebration.
Working with Toby during the planning process was incredible, he is the definition of a professional. He made choosing the music a breeze and thought of every detail. Just 15 days before our wedding, when we mentioned that our caterer had canceled, Toby immediately offered help. From sharing contacts to even offering that he’d pick up pizzas if it came to that, he went above and beyond anything you’d expect from a wedding band.
Day of, Toby and the Jameson Four were punctual, prepared, and brought everything needed for a seamless ceremony and reception. Toby nailed the timing of our ceremony music and first dance, and the entire night flowed perfectly. They truly provide a full-service package including supplying a microphone for the officiant and toasts, ceremony music, cocktail hour music, lights, introductions, and of course the reception. We’re so grateful we chose the Jameson Four and can’t wait to see Toby at some of his concerts in the future!
Alex
Alex Sent on 12/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most personal and attentive music vendor!

Toby was so easy to work with and took the time to make sure our wedding day went perfect. He is a great communicator and makes sure to do regular check-ins before the big day! Super down to earth and flexible. His band plays amazing music and can play anything/genre! Toby did an outdoor acoustic wedding ceremony on his guitar that made coming down the aisle so special and romantic. Toby is trustworthy and made sure the schedule was flawless. Would recommend this band 100%!!!
M
Matthew Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

My wife and I can’t recommend Toby and his band enough! We saw Toby performing at a local brewery and we were immediately impressed. I approached him to ask if he played weddings and was happily surprised to hear “yes,” and that he had a band that would be available to join him. He offered his information and we reached out to schedule the rest. Fast forward to our wedding date and they were absolutely phenomenal! Our dance floor was alive the entire night thanks to the energy they brought to the space with their amazing music. Toby himself was so helpful to work with and even helped us out with some sound equipment for our welcome dinner the night before. Can’t recommend them enough!
Omar
Omar Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best

Where to even start. Toby and his band were phenomenal, not just the day of but throughout the entire process. Toby was always willing to hop on the phone and talk through all things sound, microphone, and logistics related and he was genuinely just one of the nicest guys we could've hired for our wedding. Throughout the day, Toby was on top of everything, making sure microphones were set and crushed the acoustic renditions we asked for while walking down the aisle. We had some weather issues throughout causing some shifts in schedule and Toby's calmness and demeaner was truly felt by all. Once that was all sorted, the band kicked off and truly made it feel like a party! The amount of texts I got the day after talking about how awesome Toby and his band were are also definitely a testament to how good they are. Of all of our vendors, Toby was definitely the most responsive and we simply could not recommend him and his band enough.
Dan
Dan Sent on 06/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would book again!

We cannot say enough amazing things about Toby and the entire band! From our very first conversation, Toby was incredibly responsive, communicative, and genuinely excited to be part of our wedding. He and the band were incredibly flexible and accommodating throughout the planning process; even learning a few special songs that meant a lot to us. That level of effort truly made our day feel personal and unforgettable.

The setlist was diverse and perfectly curated, with something for everyone, from classics to dance floor favorites. Our guests didn’t stop raving about the energy and talent of the band, and the dance floor was packed all night. Toby has an incredible voice and stage presence, and the entire group brought such a fun, professional, and polished vibe to the evening.

Beyond the music, they were a great value and just a joy to work with. Toby went above and beyond to help put us at ease in the weeks leading up to the wedding which was so appreciated. If you’re lucky enough to book them, do it. They made our wedding night one to remember forever
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Nick Sent on 10/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Band!

The Jameson Four were fantastic! Could not have asked for a better band for our wedding. Toby was professional, responsive, and very easy to work with. The songs kept people on the dance floor and they sounded great overall! Being in a band myself, Toby even let my band have a guest appearance which was the cherry on top to a perfect wedding! Highly recommend these guys!
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What awards has Toby McAllister won?

32
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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