Wedding Music Bands in Albany

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.

Nicolette

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13 years before I got married, me and my 20-something group of rowdy friends would run around Saratoga looking for where Funk Evolution was playing that night. We did this for years upon years. I was convinced then that this was the best band in town, that I made Rocco a promise, that he and the band would play at my wedding one day. Fast forward 13 years, and the best band in town deliver hands down the best live concert/jam session I have ever been to, and I am not just saying that because it was my wedding reception. They delivered the fun and funk in a way no other band could have done (overcame some stilly venue problems). They were so on point even staff at the venue were dancing as they worked the reception. This band is intoxicating, and months later I still get comments about how amazing our wedding band was. Not only did Rocco and his team handle our reception wonderfully, he ensured me he would take care of everything for our ceremony as well. There was a point in the procession where I thought we were going to have an issue, and it's like he read my mind and was prepared for it. There is no one like Rocco and there is no band out there like Funk Evolution.

I have had the pleasure of attending several events where Powerhouse was the musical band for the event. It is the best band in the Community and they have been well sought after as the band singers and musicians are all powerhouses in their own right both individually and collectively. Major events that I remember fondly are how they opened for Arrested Development in Schenectady and were the opening act at several Empire State Plaza and Hudson NY events. They are indeed a Powerhouse and truly live up to their name!!!

Sawyer

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The Refrigerators were truly one of the top highlights of our wedding! Dave & team brought so much energy to the dance floor and had such great sound & vocals. Throughout the entire process, Dave was so easy to work with, had a thought-out process that made it all so easy for us. They provided everything - ceremony music, background music, DJ, and the main event. The value they brought was so worth it and wouldn't have changed a thing. Dave was such a joy to work with!

Elizabeth

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We had The New York Players perform at our wedding at The Tower in Boston and they were absolutely incredible. From the very first song, the dance floor was packed and it stayed that way all night. It truly felt like being at a live concert. Every musician was so talented and the energy they brought was unmatched. A special shoutout to Mike, the band leader and drummer. He was a total professional from start to finish and made the entire planning process easy and stress free, which we appreciated so much. On the day of the wedding, everything was flawless. Our ceremony took place in the same room where the band performed, which required a lot of behind the scenes coordination and early setup. The venue is very old, so we imagine setup could have been challenging, but we never felt any of that. Everything ran seamlessly and the day unfolded perfectly. We had acoustic guitar and flute during the ceremony, a jazz trio during cocktail hour, and a full band after dinner, and every part was amazing. Our guests could not stop talking about how incredible the band was, both that night and in the days that followed. So many people told us it was the best wedding band they had ever experienced, and we could not agree more. We truly cannot recommend them highly enough.

The Hot Club of Saratoga was 100% the right choice to play our Wedding at the Maples Estate. Communication with Chuck from start to finish was friendly and transparent. He was even able to accommodate last minute schedule changes. My guests raved about Chuck and his band all night, citing things like the energy the music lended to, how it was enjoyable without being too loud and over bearing and how it was uniquely different. To anyone considering the Hot Club of Saratoga stop considering and take the plunge! The old-timey feel is delightful, the repertoire of songs vast and ability to customize the experience was a breeze. Thank you again, Chuck and Team!

Lauren

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The Schmooze was amazing at our wedding! We held many calls with Mike along the way and he was responsive and helpful the whole way. On the big day everything went very smoothly. The Schmooze learned and CRUSHED our wedding song, This Must Be The Place by The Talking Heads. It was perfect. They were also amazing at crowd engagement! Our guests really enjoyed being able to belt out the songs into the mic! They had great energy all night despite the sweltering heat. Very glad we did not book your every day wedding band. The Schmooze truly provided a slightly different experience while providing amazing entertainment well past last call!

The BEST wedding decision we made — hands down! Hiring Soul Session was easily one of the best choices we made for our wedding, and we knew it from the very first call with Garland. What started as a quick “get to know you” turned into a full-hour conversation — by the end, we were basically yelling “Where do we sign?!” Garland’s vibe, energy, and music knowledge are just next-level, and exactly what you want guiding the music and the vibe of your wedding day. They covered everything — from ceremony music to cocktail hour to dinner to an absolutely electric dance floor. We gave Garland a few song ideas, but he knew exactly how to read the room, feel out the crowd, and keep the party going. And WOW did he deliver. The dance floor was packed the entire night — literally everyone was up, including every single grandparent (which says it all). Once Soul Session started playing, you just had to be out there. Garland, Tracy, and the entire band are so talented — beyond just being incredible musicians, they’re amazing performers who truly care about making your day special and completely “you.” Since the wedding, the #1 thing we’ve heard from our guests has been: “That band was AMAZING.” If you’re thinking about booking Soul Session, please, we're begging you, DO IT. You will not find better. We’re still smiling from it all — and that’s thanks to them. Highly, highly, highly recommend.

Meredith

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The band was a top priority for us because we wanted to have a very fun party and the Hark Band truly lived up to our expectations!! Erin was so professional and accommodating. She handled everything with ease and we felt so comfortable putting all the logistics in her hands. The band performed so amazing - they sounded great and they brought the BEST energy. We worked with them to tell them a couple songs we liked and a couple we didn’t and they created the perfect playlist from there. It honestly could not have worked out better. If you are looking for a fun time and a memorable band - HIRE HARK BAND. They are the best.

Desiree

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When my husband and I first got engaged we were torn on where to have our wedding take place as it sets the tone for the entire wedding. We knew we wanted a rustic themed wedding and no matter how many wedding shows we went to we just could not find the perfect place. I started researching and came across the idea of having everything outdoors at a campground and that was when it hit me- Dippikill! I graduated from UAlbany in 2013 and was familiar with Dippikill and knew that it would be the perfect place for us. I got on Facebook and saw that Dippikill does weddings and knew that it had to be there. Not only is Dippikill very affordable as a wedding venue, it is very accommodating. We were able to provide lodging for our wedding party and guests for the ENTIRE WEEKEND for FREE! The full- facility rental is a hidden gem for couples looking for venues on a tight budget. No transportation was required back and forth from the ceremony and reception or to a hotel. We were able to have our ceremony and reception on two different fields with completely different backgrounds. We were also able to do our first look near Birches Lodge which allowed us to have a very unique set of first look photos. We had the beautiful fall weeds, mountains, and foliage in the background- so MAGICAL! If you have any doubts at all just head up to Dippikill and meet with the Dippikill Supervisor Heidi. She is amazing- she walked us around the entire campground and answered the huge list of questions I came with. She is very organized, patient, understanding, and incredibly helpful! She ensured that the grounds looked perfect for our wedding and that everything was set up before we even got there. She was a HUGE help with the planning and execution of our wedding. We can not even begin to thank her and her husband enough for all of their help and hard work to make our wedding absolutely perfect. We are very happy that we chose to have our wedding at Dippikill as it was a dream