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Uptown Drive is the highest-rated corporate event and wedding band in Texas! Our variety band can curate the perfect entertainment at every event to execute our client's vision from start to finish. Uptown Drive plays an eclectic range of music, all while tailoring our sound to fit your tastes. You'll love our diverse song catalog, which is well-suited to serve as the soundtrack to your wedding reception or to be featured at your corporate event.

We love to highlight our musicianship while playing your dance favorites from the Motown / Soul eras all the way through the hits of the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today's top 40. Without a doubt, you'll enjoy working with Uptown Drive's Austin-based management team to cater the band's look, feel, and song selection to your event. Our crew is happy to perform at ceremonies, cocktail hours and wedding receptions.

Services Offered

Before the day itself, the musicians of Uptown Drive will work closely with you to get to know your wedding vision. You'll be able to work through the day's timeline and MC's script to ensure it all flows smoothly. As part of their wedding package, the band can provide sound and lighting equipment, as well as lapel mics for the ceremony. You also have the choice of a DJ for your cocktail hour rather than a live band. The band is happy to learn new songs if there's a certain song that holds a special place in your relationship.

  • Highest Rated Texas Wedding Band
  • Diverse Song List: Motown/Soul, 80's, 90's, 00's, Today's Top 40
  • High-energy live band entertainment
  • Ceremonies, Cocktail Hours, Reception
  • Professional Sound Engineer + Lighting Rig
  • Experienced MC

What You'll Love About Uptown Drive

Their incredible energy and mastery of music receive glowing reviews. They draw everyone to the dance floor, making for a memorable night. Check out their gallery, and you will see a glimpse of the atmosphere.

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Frequently asked questions

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)?

7+

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

Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Uptown Drive

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Uptown Drive is a high-energy, professional wedding band that keeps guests dancing all night with exceptional musicianship and showmanship. Reviewers praised their responsiveness, crowd engagement, and willingness to learn meaningful songs. They smoothly guide the evening and are highly recommended for creating unforgettable, party-filled celebrations.

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Uptown Drive is a high-energy, professional wedding band that keeps guests dancing all night with exceptional musicianship and showmanship. Reviewers praised their responsiveness, crowd engagement, and willingness to learn meaningful songs. They smoothly guide the evening and are highly recommended for creating unforgettable, party-filled celebrations.

Frank
Frank Sent on 04/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best party band I've ever seen

Just book Uptown Drive for your wedding or event - trust us! My spouse and I had incredibly high expectations for our wedding band and Uptown Drive not only met those expectations, but shattered them in every way possible. From the moment the band started playing, our guests were completely hooked and never left the dancefloor.

The band members are truly top-tier musicians and their talent was evident from the very first song. They played a fantastic mix of songs that had everyone up and dancing all night long. Even better, they were able to read the crowd and play the perfect songs to keep the energy going throughout the entire reception.

Working with Greg (their band leader) was awesome. He was incredibly professional and responsive, making the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. On the night of the wedding, the band was punctual, well-prepared, and truly went above and beyond to ensure that everything went smoothly.

All in all, Uptown Drive was an amazing investment and one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. It’s the best party band I’ve ever seen.
Sheridan
Sheridan Sent on 08/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best is the Biz

Uptown Drive was absolutely phenomenal! From the very first song to the last dance of the night, they brought so much energy, talent, and joy to our celebration. The music was selection just what we asked for, honoring our "No-Play" list, and our guest stayed on the floor all night.
Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they were also professional, easy to work with, and truly cared about making our day special. Greg, we will always remember your kindness.
Hiring them was one of the best decisions we made, and we could not recommend them more highly!
C
Chandler Sent on 01/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

We recently had the pleasure of having Uptown Drive perform at our wedding, and I can't recommend them enough. Their talent was absolutely phenomenal, captivating all of our guests with an amazing playlist that kept everyone on the dance floor. Their communication leading up to the event was impeccable, ensuring that every detail was perfect from start to finish. On top of that, they were incredibly kind and professional, making them such an easy vendor to work with. If you're looking for a band that will elevate your event and create unforgettable memories, this is the one! I have had multiple friends use them and we have all been so happy with the outcome.
Wendy
Wendy Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Love this band!

My husband Marshall and I absolutely LOVED having Uptown Drive at our wedding reception. They bring so much energy and thoughtfulness to what they do and it adds a whole new dynamic to your event. I'll never forget my husband teaming up with them to sing an Oasis song to me. That memory will stick with me forever. If you're looking for a live band for your wedding, this is the one to book. Hands down.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best band!

We had the most EPIC wedding thanks to Uptown Drive! They were absolutely AMAZING! Everyone who attended our wedding was also impressed with how engaging they were. Our guests could not stop raving about this band!! Uptown Drive truly delivered an incredible live performance. They had everyone singing and dancing all night long.

From singing on stage with the band to my husband doing a stage dive, our wedding was truly a night to remember! Just book Uptown Drive! You won’t regret it! They truly are the best of the best!
T
Thomas Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Evening with Magical Tunes

From the opening number to the closing number, this band went above and beyond our expectations of what a wedding band should look. sound, and groove like. Their energy during each song was just as enthusiastic as the one that came before and could not have sounded better when performing. In addition to this, the vocal quality was absolutely incredible. Any wedding party would be lucky to have this wonderful band perform for their special day.
Brittni
Brittni Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly AMAZING Inside and Out

Uptown Drive is the BEST of the best. They truly love what they do and are so talented. The members are always the same! We saw them at a best friend's wedding and had to see them again. Greg was so genuine and fun and wonderful to work with. We seriously are speechless! We were so excited to see them all again, but it was absolutely above and beyond being the actual Bride and Groom. Everyone was on the dance floor before dinner! No prompts! Our family and friends have not stopped talking about Uptown Drive. We are truly walking away with core memories and they truly all have such a huge part to play in that. We want to see them all again and stay in touch! My husband and I told ourselves we would never bully another bride and groom into doing something or dump all my opinions on them, but truly begging you to reach out. They won’t let you down and are the best people aside from amazing performers. We love you Uptown Drive!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wow wow we wow

Hands down the best! My wedding night was EPIC! Electric energy and magical
A
Alyssa Sent on 10/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Fun!

Nothing beats a live band, and Uptown Drive truly knows how to deliver. They’re not only incredibly talented musicians but also phenomenal performers who know how to party and keep everyone entertained! We were completely blown away by their energy and stage presence, and everyone was on the dance floor all night long. They brought so much fun and excitement that no one wanted the night to end!

We’re so grateful to Uptown Drive for making our wedding an absolute blast! We couldn't have asked for anything more and received endless compliments on how incredible they were. If you’re looking for a band that will take your event to the next level, Uptown Drive is it!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 09/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire hire hire!!!

An absolute show stopper! Uptown Drive the THE band the hire. No questions asked. I had the time of my life at my wedding because of them and they did an outstanding job at keeping my husband and I, AND all of our guests, on the dance floor all night. Greg and the band were even able to learn a very meaningful song for me so they could sing it during our dinner set. Seriously, you will regret not hiring this amazing band!! I received SO many compliments from my guests about how great they were too, which my guests having a blast at the wedding is all a bride could ask for!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Thirty Day Dash Thirty Day Dash Wedding Planners

Uptown Drive is AMAZING! They have a great mix of music, a very talented group and are extremely entertaining. They even included a performance to a Michael Jackson song with wardrobe change. They were also professional, on time and easy to communicate with.

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