Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment Reviews
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Shah Sent on 05/27/2022An Unforgettable Night
Having a memorable band was the #1 priority for us when we set about planning our wedding. Ben Mallare, Chance, and their band provided an absolutely amazing experience. Communication was super quick and easy, and they were very clear about the options available for how small or large of a band we wanted on our wedding day. We opted for Chance and a 10+ piece for the reception, and a smaller group for the ceremony.
They were absolutely the best band I've ever experienced at a wedding - from the emotional songs during the ceremony to the high-energy conclusion for the reception, every song hit the spot. They learned the song we wanted for our first dance, and it was magical. The energy was perfect all night. Some of the older guests came up to us the next morning and told us the music and dancing made them feel like they were in their 20s again!
If incredible live music is important to you for your special day, I can't more highly recommend Ben Mallare Entertainment. Thanks for making our wedding night so magical! -
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Emily Sent on 04/20/2026The best part of our wedding!! Ben Mallare Band is truly unmatched.
There aren't enough good things I could say about the Ben Mallare Band. If you want to have the best party and wedding dance floor of your life, book them. They were without question the best decision we made for our wedding and the most talked about part of the entire night.
From the very beginning, the team was responsive and professional. Ben and Andy made every step of the planning process easy and seamless, from helping us think through band size and musician selection to making sure every detail was taken care of. We ended up with a nine piece band featuring three vocalists, piano, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, and trumpet and couldn't have been happier with that decision.
I’ve played music my whole life so my husband and I were really picky. After watching countless live performance videos on YouTube there was no question, the Ben Mallare Band was unmatched. No notes off pitch, every single harmony in sync, concert level quality from the first song to the last. The vocals were SO good! They were able to flex between everything from rock and roll to disco to pop to rap to classic jazz and soul dinner service music that made the reception feel luxurious and classy.
What truly set them apart was their ability to read the room. Ben as frontman and emcee kept the entire evening flowing from entrance to dinner to speeches to dancing without a single lull. Every song choice felt intentional and perfect. The energy never once dipped. And once we got to the dancing portion it genuinely felt like a concert, I had the time of my life! From Earth, Wind & Fire to Stevie Wonder to Whitney Houston to Dua Lipa to Crazy in Love, closing out the night with Queen's Don't Stop Me Now — every single person young and old was on that dance floor all night. Their song choices and presence transcended age. My 90-year-old grandpa got up and danced multiple times and told me it was the best night he’s had had in a long time.
The versatility across the entire evening was outstanding. We had a live guitarist for our ceremony, a jazz quartet including a string bass for cocktail hour that set the perfect mood, the full nine-piece band for dinner and dancing, and then DJ Bruno for our after party. DJ Bruno was absolutely fire, too. He played all our must-plays, took requests, and kept everyone on the dance floor for round two — it was so much fun.
The moment that will stay with me forever was when one of our vocalists came down onto the dance floor during Fireball and the entire crowd circled around. The energy was indescribable! All night long guests were coming up to my husband and me asking where we found this band, including serious musicians and music lovers who were just completely blown away.
The Ben Mallare Band was worth every single penny and more. Book them, you will not regret it! My husband and I are already trying to figure out what our next event could be just so we can book them again! -
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Sofia Sent on 03/23/2026Fantastic Band - Highlight of the reception
Having the Ben Mallare band at our wedding was the best choice we could have made. Coordinating with them was incredibly easy. They are very responsive, professional, and accommodating. They had our dance floor rocking all night - guests of all ages. All of our guests could not stop talking about them the day after, and still to this day. They made our day so special, and we highly recommend them. They are entirely worth the investment. -
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Emily Sent on 01/04/2026Best Decision Ever!
We hired the Ben Mallare band for our wedding back in August and they are the #1 thing people rave about from our wedding! They are incredible musicians who had everyone dancing throughout the entire night! Friends of ours who never dance at weddings said they did not leave the dance floor all night. We have recommended them to everyone we know and a number of people who attended our wedding have requested their contact information to hire them -- they're THAT good. The best decision we made for our wedding was hiring this world-class band. We cannot recommend them more! Thank you Ben Mallare Band! -
Julie Sent on 11/18/2025
Blown away!
We hired the Ben Mallare band for our desert wedding last week and are still speechless. They had everyone dancing even before dinner and before our grand entrance… they nailed the song for our first dance and kept the energy flying high the entire night. All of our guests kept asking how we found such a talented band. The range of songs they can play (and play WELL) is extensive.
We had very high expectations which were blown out of the water. Thank you Ben and team.
Also, not only incredibly talented musicians but they were communicative and true professionals throughout the entire planning process. Booking was easy, and they easily adapted to our VERY last minute rain plan.
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Caroline Sent on 09/04/2025The most talked about by our guests
Cannot say enough amazing things about Ben Mallare and the team. They were easy to work with throughout the planning process, and made me feel the setlist and flow was personal and customized. The performances blew me away, and my guests are still talking about it months later. We had a dreamy string trio for the ceremony and cocktail hour that made us feel like we were in a movie. Then the reception felt like a private concert. The musicians and vocalists were top notch, and played the perfect setlist to have guests on the dance floor all night. They truly were the piece that made our wedding special, and have been the most talked about part of our event. -
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Carly Sent on 08/15/2025Made the night!
We had the best experience working with the Ben Mallare band. When I say they made the night, they really made the night spectacular. Ben's MCing was spot on, the songs they played were perfect, and they hit every single note! I had so many people tell me how fabulous the band was and ask for their contact information afterwards. If I could give them 100/10 stars I would :) If they're available your wedding weekend, hire them immediately! -
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Katherine Sent on 08/09/2025Best Wedding Band EVER!
Ben and his team put on the best set I could have ever asked for at my wedding! Not only were they so easy to work with leading up to the wedding, but they exceeded all of our expectations when it came to music. They were very accommodating with our special requests during ceremony and reception, and they even helped us pull off a special performance with my dad and I. They are a GREAT value, and it was some of the best money we spent during our wedding weekend. I could not recommend them enough! -
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Tristan Sent on 06/18/2025Quite simply the best a wedding band can be
"Oh my GOD that BAND!!"
"Wait but for real that band???"
"THE BAND????"
- actual pull quotes from our guests in the days following our wedding
Truly -- on the best weekend of our lives, Ben and his band were an absolute highlight. Their collective style, charisma, and musicianship were stunning. Maybe one of the best live performances I've ever been to, wedding or otherwise??
Logistically they were a dream to work with -- consummate professionals with clear guidelines, flexible set design, and prompt/clear communication.
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Nick Sent on 06/17/2025Hire Ben Mallare for your Wedding Band!
We hired Ben Mallare for our wedding, and they truly exceeded every expectation. From our first conversation about music preferences to the very last song, they brought incredible energy, talent, and joy to the entire celebration.
Guests were raving before we even made it into the reception—several asked how we found them and wanted their website on the spot.
Their vocals were outstanding, the musicians were top-tier, and they read the crowd perfectly. The dance floor was packed all night—from our college friends to our grandparents. It honestly felt like the perfect mix of private concert, dance party, and unforgettable celebration. If anything, we just wish we had a bigger dance floor!
If you're looking for a band to take your wedding to the next level and create lasting memories, book them. We feel so lucky they were part of our day. 10/10 experience. -
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Caroline Sent on 06/14/2025Highly recommend Ben Mallare band!
Ben Mallare band was fantastic at our wedding in Cabo - we are so glad we went with them! Our friends and family were having the time of their lives on the dancefloor for four hours straight. They played all the special songs we picked out and MC'd all night to make sure speeches and everything else went flawlessly. -
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John Sent on 01/05/2025The Life of the Party!
The Ben Mallare Band completely exceeded our expectations and made our wedding the epic dance party we dreamed of. From the moment they started playing, the dance floor was absolutely packed and stayed that way all night long. Their energy was infectious and their talent level was incredible - they nailed every song they played, from current hits to classics, and had everyone from our college friends to our parents dancing non-stop.
We loved that they listened to our genre suggestions and they crafted a perfect playlist that appealed to guests of all ages. Their ability to read the room and keep the party going was phenomenal. They even learned the Philadelphia Eagles fight song for us!
If having an epic dance party is your priority for your wedding (like it was for ours), booking the Ben Mallare Band is an absolute must. They're not just great musicians - they're incredible entertainers who will make your wedding unforgettable! -
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Heejae Sent on 11/06/2024The BEST wedding band to have guest dancing all night!!
We hired Ben Mallare’s All Star band for our wedding at the Montage Healdsburg and they were absolutely incredible!!!! They did our ceremony AV, MC, dinner music, and reception and blew everyone away!!! We had so many of our guests highlight they had the best night dancing and how talented they were. They were phenomenal, communicative during planning, and the best entertainment for all of our guests of all ages. They were beyond our expectations and a highlight of our wedding!! Do not have any hesitations, they are truly the best of the best of wedding bands that will keep the energy going all night! -
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Jillian Sent on 10/14/2024Best wedding band ever!
The Ben Mallare Band was the absolute best wedding band we could have asked for. It was important to us to have a band that would get the crowd going and keep the energy up all night and they truly exceeded our expectations - no one left the dance floor all night. They are extremely talented, professional and easy to work with - they worked with us on all of our special requests and were super responsive throughout the planning process. We had an absolute blast with them and could not recommend them more! -
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Heather Sent on 06/06/2024Our Dream Wedding Band
Finding the perfect band for our Scottsdale wedding this past March was such a battle. We sifted through countless websites, listened to demo reels that all started to blend together, and worried we wouldn't find a band that captured the energy we envisioned. Then we stumbled upon the Ben Mallare Band, and let me tell you, it was like a weight lifted!
From the moment they started playing, the energy in the room was electric. Their enthusiasm and love for music was contagious and they had everyone on the dance floor all night long.
We can't say enough about their incredible talent. Their voices are phenomenal, and they flawlessly performed all of our favorite songs, including the ones they learned specially for us. It meant the world to have them play those special requests!
But the Ben Mallare Band isn't just about the music... They put on a great show! We loved their fun choreography and the little touches like the bedazzled microphone. It added so much personality to their performance. We've been getting compliments from our guests nonstop about how amazing the band was. They truly made our wedding unforgettable, and we're so grateful to have found them.
If you're looking for a band that will keep your guests dancing and create lasting memories, the Ben Mallare Band is the perfect choice! You won't regret book them! -
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Sydney Sent on 04/16/2024The Vegas Wedding to Remember
Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment blew us away with their talent, ease to work with, and the VIBE they brought to our wedding! We wanted our wedding to be a blast, and the band had everyone out of their seats dancing for the majority of the evening. Between learning our songs, to the longest Hora in history, Ben Mallare made our evening so special. Very thankful.
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Brittany Sent on 12/19/2023Energy Off The Charts!!!
The Ben Mallare Band is the absolute powerhouse of high-energy entertainment for weddings! Their performance is a dynamic fusion of talent, passion, charisma for days, and infections enthusiasm that transforms any celebration into a truly unforgettable experience. I am a Wedding Planner in Las Vegas (yes, the entertainment capital of the world) and I bring The Ben Mallare Band to every wedding I possibly can because they're THAT GOOD. From the first note to the final encore, they keep the energy soaring, ensuring the dance floor is alive with excitement. Extra bonus, the entire team is fantastic to work with from start to finish. Hands down the absolute best!! If you're looking for a band that will elevate your wedding celebration to new heights, Ben Mallare Band is the unrivaled choice for a night of non-stop, exhilarating fun! -
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Kim L. Sent on 09/11/2023Worth every penny!
Fabulous!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this band..their energy, talent and ability to get the party dancing is incredible! They played for our son's wedding and we were blown away at how great the music was. Everyone was on their feet the entire time! -
Thomas Sent on 09/01/2023
Could not have made a better decision
Finding the right band for our wedding was probably the number one item on my wedding to do list. I reviewed quite a few different options and ultimately chose Ben Mallare because of their reviews and because of the perceived value of their service compared to other vendors. All of the positive reviews from other couples on here are 100 percent accurate. They literally made our wedding an epic party from start to finish, so much so that people had to be asked to leave the dance floor BEFORE food service began. The dance floor was packed with people dancing and singing along for hours, including my 95 year old grandpa. Chance was our MC and he was an absolute home run, but all of the musicians were incredibly talented, and the saxophone player was absolutely killing it. I had so many friends and family ask how we found such an incredible band. They made our wedding feel like something a Hollywood celebrity would throw at a price point that was more reasonable than many other vendors out there. Hire them as early as you can, they are worth every penny. -
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Leigh Sent on 05/18/2023
Thanks Ben, Andy, Chance
My husband did a lot of research on wedding bands, and we are so glad to have found Ben Mallare Entertainment. They were courteous and professional leading up to the big day and always took time to answer our questions. We weren't entirely sure how many pieces we wanted, so they walked us through different scenarios and recommendations to find the right fit. They also worked with us to ensure that our ceremony music began at the right place in the song (we didn't necessarily want all of them to start right at the beginning). Our reception was a true DANCE PARTY! They brought so much energy and life to the dance floor - our guests were out there all night and then some! Everyone has since consistently commented on how amazing our band was. They truly made it the dance party we wanted! Definitely hire Ben Mallare if you are looking for a band! -
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Kevin Sent on 01/14/2023
Outstanding Wedding Band!
We loved having the Ben Mallare Band at our wedding and would highly recommend them! We hired them for our wedding in Palm Dessert in November 2022 (8 piece band for a five hour reception and 2 musicians for ceremony/cocktail hour) and everything about the experience was outstanding.
They were extremely responsive and easy to work with throughout the planning process, and were very flexible to accommodate special requests. Day of, the musicians and vocalists were extremely talented and professional, and brought great energy and stage presence throughout the day. Our guests absolutely loved the band and were dancing all night long, with a number of guests telling us this was the best wedding band they had ever seen. -
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User6595435 Sent on 11/13/2022AMAZING! Truly, amazing.
Run, do not walk, to book Ben Mallare and the Complete All-Stars featuring Chance. We had the absolute joy of working with Ben Mallare and his team for our wedding in August, and it was the best decision we made. Having a fantastic wedding band was a top priority for us--we love live music and can be pretty picky, and we wanted the dance floor to be packed. We were absolutely blown away, and so were our guests. They are the best wedding band we have ever heard, and many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to say as much! We were so impressed with not only their musical talent—vocal and instrumental—but also the energy and presence they brought to their performance. We so appreciate how professional everyone was, and how seamless it was to work with Ben and Andy in the planning process—they were both so responsive and helpful. Our only regret is that it all flew by so fast—we could have stayed on that dance floor until daylight the next day. They are SUCH a talented group. -
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Brittany Sent on 07/19/2022Incredible energy, amazing vibes!
We booked a band with Ben Mallare for our wedding and they did NOT disappoint! Andy Robbins was our coordinator, and he was extremely thorough and organized with everything. The band itself was AWESOME! We went with two vocalists, 2 horns, piano, guitar and bass. The energy was incredible. They had their own lighting. The singers sounded fantastic. We were able to request up to 4 songs for them to learn. This band was amazing and had our guests boogying all night. Highly highly recommend! -
Arnold Sent on 04/15/2022
Simply the best in north america
“WHERE did you find this band?!”, “this is by far the best wedding band I’ve ever heard”, and “this band is so fun!” are a few of the many quotes we heard throughout our wedding night and the days since. The entire time, we were (and still are) so proud to share the Ben Mallare name and are so thrilled we could share our day with the All-Stars Band feat. Chance. Our wedding reception and the dance floor was really a highlight of our entire wedding weekend, and the band was world-class.
We could go on and on about how much fun the dance floor was, how engaging the band was with weddinggoers, how great the music was, etc., but you should take all of that as an absolute given. Ben Mallare’s All Stars Band brings together truly talented, hard working and fun musicians, the perfect recipe for success. The rest of our review will go more into how easy and reliable the Ben Mallare team was to work with - really one of the most important parts for couples and planners to pull off a big and complex production with little stress.
We came across Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment by pure luck and chance early in 2021 after our engagement. We knew music was going to be a very important part of our wedding weekend and we wanted the absolute best of the best. We searched up and down the entire west of Canada and the west coast of the U.S. for the most impressive wedding band we could find, and landed on Ben Mallare. We got to know Ben and his team as part of the onboarding / planning process, and have only the nicest things to say.
Our wedding was in Banff, Alberta, Canada and we had a feeling the location could be a bit of a challenge for any band - but nope(!). The Ben Mallare team took care of everything, from travel, to lodging, to equipment, to sound, to production. For us, bringing in Ben Mallare and the All-Stars Band feat. Chance was literally as easy as going with a local band. We were so impressed with their execution and ease, and we had literally zero stress throughout the entire process.
In addition to travel, the Ben Mallare team worked very well with our planner and producer, Lynn Fletcher Weddings. We had a very complex schedule, from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception with many minute-by-minute details worked out in advance. Everyone worked together so well, it was a very impressive sight to behold watching the symphony of vendors come together to pull off a magical weekend at the Banff Springs Hotel. The Ben Mallare team was a huge part of our weekend and contributed immensely to its success and our enjoyment (a personal THANK YOU to each and every one of the musicians and techs who came up, we loved having you(!)).
We can’t wait to look back at our wedding photos, videos and think about all the happy memories we had on our wedding weekend. We will always smile and chuckle at the huge coup we all pulled off (with Ben Mallare’s help, of course) having such an incredible band come up to party with us at the Banff Springs Hotel. We also know that many of our guests will have that same memory, and we have only the highest recommendation for everything Ben Mallare. -
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Catie Sent on 11/30/2021
Best band ever!
EASIEST DECISION EVER!! When booking our vendors, the band was the most important to us. We did so much research before booking Ben Mallare. We must have listened to every video of the band and all the different options they offer and we were sold right away! They offer so many different packages so it was super easy to customize to fit within our budget. Communication was a breeze with them! Every question I had they were quick to respond and I was able to customize the proposal as we went. We booked the Signature band with male+female vocals and they were PERFECT!
Day of they were so professional and most importantly of all, they were FUN!! My family was dancing all night and my family is not a dancing family so this was huge. The band was engaging and kept the energy going all night!
To this day, my friends and family are still raving about them! Everyone had such an amazing time and I can't thank Ben Mallare and his team enough for making our wedding day the best day ever! I will continue to refer them to anyone that is interested in having a live band for their wedding or any party!! -
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Heidy Sent on 10/01/2021Amazing, must fun wedding ever!
We are beyond happy we could get the Ben Mallare to entertain our wedding.
Besides their outstanding performance, I loved that they replied promptly to all my inquiries and made all my requests come true. I had two songs for the first dance because we had an interracial wedding, and we wanted both of our cultures to be represented, and the engineering team made it a seeming transition. They arrived and set up early. I never heard a high pitch sound or microphone out tone during the entire wedding.
Initially, I only hired them for the wedding reception. Still, as the event date got closer, I added the ceremony music and then even included jazz for the cocktail hour, and it was the best decision ever. When my husband walked down the aisle, he had to make a double-take to confirm the band was playing his song because he thought it was a recording, but it was Shay singing!
My advice for any future bride or person that needs entertainment at their event is to make room in their budget to hire this incredible band. Flowers die quickly, and no one notices chargers, fancy table cloths, napkins, glasses, utensils, or any of that “fluff.” But everyone remembers a good time. Our guests said it was the most fun wedding they had been to and for weeks kept telling us we did a fantastic job choosing the band.
It has been over a month, and I still find myself jumping with happiness while watching the videos and reliving dancing the entire night. Everyone, including my 7 and 8 months pregnant guests, were on the floor all night!
Thank you so much, Chance and Shay our amazing vocalists, and the entire band. Also, Andy for all your help and quick replies. -
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Katie Sent on 09/24/2021We love Ben Mallare!!
The amount of amazing feedback we received about Ben Mallare after our wedding was astonishing. Ben Mallare Events and Entertainment will turn your event into such an incredible and memorable celebration! The band was so talented and performed our special requested songs perfectly. We also hired them for our ceremony and cocktail hour which made the whole music experience stress free. We highly recommend Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment to anyone looking to enhance their event with an amazing live band! -
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Rebecca Sent on 08/24/2021The Ben Mallare Band was the absolute BEST
The Ben Mallare Band was the absolute BEST - easy to work with, professional, and knows how to party. We danced the night away and our guests are still raving about the band! We would highly recommend hiring Ben Mallare for your next event. Thank you Ben, Andy and team for making our wedding unforgettable!! R&A -
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Thuy Sent on 08/19/2021Unforgettable
We hired The Ben Mallare Band | Complete All-Stars package for our Napa wedding. They were simply amazing; from the moment I contacted the band for information to the last song of our wedding celebration, they exceed all expectations. Our guests were in their 40s and 50s so picking music that everyone can relate to is the crucial part of our wedding planning, so we were nervous, but the Ben Mallare Band assure that everything will be great. Indeed it was, the Ben Mallare Band delivered an incredible performance and our guests were in awe as they danced the night away. The selection of songs were perfect, we ended the night with our hearts full of joy, smiling from cheek to cheek, and partied like teenagers, we knew we experienced full contentment. Thank you!! -
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Kelly Sent on 11/02/2020Get Ready to DANCE!
If you are planning for your wedding when the world is no longer upside down and are considering Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment, I promise you, booking Ben’s team will be the best decision you make! We know so many couples (including our closest friends and family members) have had to postpone or rethink their special days. It has been over a year since our wedding and with so much change and uncertainty in 2020, my husband and I have been doing a lot of reflecting.
Over a year later, not one person can recall the food we served or the flowers on the table, but people still mention our wedding band and rave about the dance party! People being tossed in the air, the floor rolling with movement (thought it was going to break!) and people of ALL ages dancing the night away! I was lucky enough to attend a family friend’s wedding in Seattle with my parents where Andy and Jessa headlined. We were blown away by their talent and professionalism and it was the ONLY request my Dad had during the entire wedding planning process - book the same band!
From the moment people sat down for dinner, they were dancing in their seats! Toft was extremely patient and accommodating with people making song requests. And Andy and Jessa knocked it out of the park with each song performed. If we had to do the whole thing over, Ben’s team would still be the first vendor we book! -
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Sotomura Sent on 03/04/2020Amazing NYE Wedding!
The Ben Mallare band MADE our New Years Eve wedding! They were so easy to communicate with and helped us create the wedding of our dreams. The performers were BEYOND talented and all of our guests are still raving about how much fun they had dancing the night away. We hired the Ben Mallare band to play music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They learned a handful of unique songs we wanted to incorporate throughout the evening (one being "You Will be Found" by Dear Evan Hansen) and they absolutely nailed it! Their prices are incredibly fair for the insane talent they bring. I'd look no further and book them ASAP :) -
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Mackenna Sent on 03/04/2020The best!
Ben Mallare band is the ultimate BEST! They made our wedding SO MUCH FUN!!! They're all so talented and pick fun songs for all ages to enjoy....all of our guest were on the dance floor! They're easy to work with and respond back within minutes. I can't say enough good things about them!!! -
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Klaudia Sent on 12/08/2019We couldn’t be happier with the Ben Mallare Band.
We couldn’t be happier with the Ben Mallare Band. All the important things you stress about were a breeze - they were on time, professional, full of energy and made our day something to remember. Our guests are still talking about how fun the band was! The dance floor was never empty and everyone was bummed when we had to kill the music. Both the live band and DJ were phenomenal and all-around talented musicians. They know how to blend throwbacks, classics and new-hits together so everyone can enjoy the dance floor. Also, our wedding brought together two different cultures, and they made the entire day feel seamless and authentic (plus, they were great about welcoming all our customs, games, etc.) It was all so much fun and they played a huge part in setting the mood - we just wish the music kept going and we had more time with these guys. Recommend to everyone! -
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Breanne Sent on 11/10/2019
Best.Night.Ever!!!
Ben Mallare Band was the best hire of our wedding night hands down. Symeon was our coordinator and Stefan was our Emcee and they were both awesome! We were nervous to have our first dance/father-daughter/mother-son dances to live performances, but they absolutely killed it! The covers of the songs we chose were done beautifully and flawlessly. Our guests were out on the dance floor all night long, and so were we!! We’ve been asked repeatedly for the band’s info and got so many comments about how great they were and how fun they made our big night. We can’t put into words how awesome they were, all we can say is, if you want to actually have fun at your wedding...book them!! You will not regret it. -
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Jessica Sent on 11/07/2019
Beyond Amazing!
We hired the Ben Mallare All-Stars Band and they were AMAZING!!! Being a wedding coordinator myself I know how important the music and entertainment is - this is what will make a great wedding an unbelievable one which was exactly what ours was and so much so because of the talent, energy and passion of the band! Our guests are still talking about "the best band ever" and my husband and I unable to sleep as we are just buzzing over here on Cloud 9! Additionally, they were so friendly, responsive and on top of it leading up to the wedding (something also VERY important!)
You will not have a single regret booking them and they are 1,000% worth the investment for what will soon be the best and most memorable day of your life! -
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Mika Sent on 10/01/2019The best band
Ben and his team were absolutely amazing! They were a huge help throughout the whole planning process. We had multiple locations for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception and they were willing to help with everything! On the actual day of the event they exceeded all our expectations. For cocktail hour they did an acoustic set with part of their band, for dinner they did a classic set, and then for the reception they absolutely killed it with a wide variety of music for everyone!! It was so great to have an endless variety of music. Throughout the WHOLE night and after the wedding everyone complemented us on how amazing the band was and one of the best bands they have experienced at a wedding. I cannot recommend Ben and his team more!! -
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Anne Sent on 09/08/2019Amazing evening with the ben mallare band!
Ben Mallare absolutely ROCKED at our daughter's wedding in Malibu! They were WONDERFUL to work with and accommodated every one of our requests from learning the father/daughter dance to providing the prelude, processional and recessional music! They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire evening! I can't say enough about Symeon Tzvetkov, the executive coordinator! He was incredibly professional and coordinated every detail perfectly! We had so many wedding guests remark on our AMAZING BAND! I highly recommend them and hope to use them again one day!
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Shana Sent on 08/29/2019
Ben Mallare will make your wedding day the best day ever!
We hired Ben Mallare Signature Band plus horns for our wedding in July and we couldn't be happier! I cannot tell you how many guests came up to us to tell us how amazing our band was. Ben kept everyone dancing all night with back to back hits ! We are still so blown away by the band's musicianship, professionalism, and overall performance - we hope someone we know hires him so we can see them perform again! In all honesty, Ben and his team were outstanding from start to finish. They nailed our first dance song that we asked them to learn, they handled all our questions leading up to the big day, and truly made our reception a night to remember. Thank you Ben and the band!! -
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Grant Sent on 08/29/2019Thank you to the whole Ben Mallare Team
Ben Mallare’s band performed at my wedding in June for the ceremony and reception. All my guests were impressed. My wife’s boss wants to book them for a future corporate event. Talented musicians. Charismatic. Fun. Production quality performance that adapts to the situation…makes your first dance look like a TV show level production with spot on timing and transitions. You take a bow and they end the song and transition to next. Great MC. Great coordination. They were able to accommodate a unique venue layout for the stage no problem. Hand in glove process. BOOK BEN MALLARE!! -
Erica Sent on 08/20/2019
5 star-band!
Ben Mallare and his LA team were amazing for our wedding at Bel Air Bay Club. Even the venue coordinator said (before the wedding) “I heard them during soundcheck and they were great!”. They got our guests dancing all night long and pumped up our guests. They sounded awesome, we’re reasonably priced, and super easy to work with in the planning process. Definitely recommend them :) -
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Becca Sent on 05/17/2019Worth every penny!
Ben Mallare and his talented group was a HUGE hit at our wedding. They got everyone dancing the entire time. Guests are still raving about it over a month after our wedding. They played music that was good for all ages too. Ben was super easy to work with leading up to the wedding too. He responded to all inquires very quickly, which is so helpful when planning a wedding. I would hire them again in a heart beat! -
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Vinny Sent on 03/07/2019You and Your Guests Will Never Forget This Band at Your Wedding
Stop wasting time scouring the Internet for the right live band and just book The Ben Mallare Band. Trust us!
If you need more convincing, then here's our full review...
A fun, memorable wedding usually comes down to a few things...the venue, the bar and the music. My wife and I were extremely lucky to have found Ben Mallare and his band and even more fortunate to have been able to book them for our wedding in Palm Springs, CA.
Communication with them leading up to, during and after the event was always seamless. Their rates were right in line with other options, even lower than some bands that were nowhere near the same quality but still proposed higher prices. And, most importantly, their ability to perform all types of music to keep everyone out of their seats was second to none.
Having been to well over 30 weddings, we can honestly say that Ben and his band were the best live group we've seen and were worth every single dollar and minute we spent booking them.
The first thing our guests tell us about the experience they had at our wedding is always "Wow, the band was amazing!" Your guests will say the same thing too, we have no doubt about that.
Thank you to Ben and his team for making our day even more special than we thought it would be. We'll never forget it. -
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Jacqueline Sent on 12/10/2018They crushed it at our wedding!
Ben Mallare and his band were fantastic at our wedding! Our family and friends were very impressed by how great they sounded and the range of different songs they could do. Ben was very prompt to communicate since we first booked him up until the day of our wedding. Their crew was very professional and I was quite impressed with how much attention they paid to the set up and continual sound quality throughout. We had requested a couple of our favorite songs to be played and hearing them live was incredible. We also had the band play instrumental acoustics for our processional. We loved the way it turned out. It will be a while before we ever get to throw a party like that in the future, but I would definitely hire them again or recommend them to any friends or family looking for a live band. So happy we decided to go with them! -
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Matthew Sent on 10/16/2018Best night of our lives
My wife and I had our wedding in August 2018. Ben Mallare was worth every penny! We decided to go with the signature plus horns and it was everything we wanted and more. We had non-stop compliments from our guests on how perfect the band was. Highly Recommend! -
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Tanya Sent on 10/12/2018Ben Mallare & Band we're absolutely FANTASTIC. Not only did they have my wedding guests on the dance floor until midnight, they went above and beyond to make our day feel special. As the bride, I was able to play the drums for "Livin on a prayer" and their manager even stayed after hours with the music equiptment so we could keep the party going until 2:30am. Ben's a total stud with great stage presence and was able to keep 250 guests up and moving. We also really appreciated the fact that he can MC our wedding and keep the flow of the night in check. Thank you Ben and Band! -
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Eva Sent on 08/20/2018When planning a destination wedding, it becomes difficult to make decisions about everything, since you are not there to see, listen, feel, taste and touch many of the options available to you. When we hired Ben and his band for my daughter's wedding in Maui, it was not any different, we didn't hear them live, we didn't see them perform, we went by the connection we had from their online videos. Once we signed our agreement, everything went through so very smoothly. Unbelievable responsiveness and flexibility from Ben to accommodate our requests, so far we were feeling good about having made the right decision. Then came 8/10/2018, the day of the wedding, our guests gathered at Andaz Wailea and the band just blew us away. They sounded so very amazing, sooooo much better than the videos we had reviewed. Ben's voice has an incredible range and the entire band is so well coordinated. Song after song after song sounded phenomenal. Our guests, one after another kept asking us about the band, where did we find them, how did we find them? Even the event manager at Andaz, who has witnessed many, many weddings, mentioned several times how amazing the band was. They are a sensational band and would recommend them over and over again and would hire them in a heartbeat when we plan another event.
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Hannah Sent on 08/10/2018I only wish I could give the band a higher score!! Ben was so accommodating and responsive from the first moment that I reached out. Seriously--like emailing back in less than 5 minutes. It was remarkable. We had Stefan's band for our wedding and it was the best choice we could have made. From the minute they started playing guests were raving about how good they were, and weeks after our wedding, they still haven't stopped! The band made the entire event. They set up in multiple locations for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. At one point during the cocktail hour my Dad said, "the recording sounds really good" not realizing that it was the band playing and I had to tell him that no, it wasn't a recording, the band was just that good! Stefan had a great energy, and my maid of honor and I had a blast dancing on stage towards the end of the party. We loved dancing the night away and I only wished our venue could have let us stay for longer so we could keep the party going. Trust the reviews and simply book this band. Don't look back, you won't regret it.
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Claudia Sent on 07/14/2018The band is the one that can make or break your wedding night. They are the ones that provide the entertainment. Ben and his band will definitely keep your guests wanting more! Everyone raved about how good the band was and the dance floor was never empty. They were incredibly fun and so talented! Ben and the female singer were AMAZING. The musicians were also wonderful, and even the sound quality of their sound system was good! They make everything so easy for you. Their list of songs is endless and they sing them all WELL! We were so glad to have booked them for the wedding. I highly recommend them for yours!
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David Sent on 05/28/2018We hired Stefan Poole Band (with female vocalists and horns) for our wedding and they were amazing! During the planning stage, they responded to any of our questions quickly and helpfully, and were very flexible with our schedule. They learned the songs for the father/daughter and mother/son dances and played them excellently, then per our request they learned "Bye Bye Lil Sebastian" from Parks n Rec which closed out the night in awesome fashion. I'm still getting compliments about them weeks after the wedding, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band.
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Kristine Sent on 05/20/2018If you are reading this review and are debating whether to hire Ben Mallare or someone else, save yourself the time and hire them! Ben was wonderful to work with since Day 1. They were extremely flexible with our requests and accommodations, as last minute as they were. EVERYONE at our San Francisco wedding loved them, and they went above and beyond for what they were hired to do. They were fun, talented, professional, and definitely worth the affordable cost. There was NO stress involved with working with them, NO hidden costs, NO regrets or issues. Thank you Ben and Stefan for a wonderful night! Stefan especially was an amazingly talented MC, and wonderful performer. They put up with my mom's last minute and somewhat drunk request for her and my dad to sing/perform the last song of the night. The band not only allowed it, but was able to perform drums and backup guitar for a song that was not even in their set list! (It was Unchained Melody, and the band + my mom and dad knocked it out of the park!) Thank you again! -
Jenell Sent on 10/03/2017Ben Mallare band was the perfect fit for our wedding. From the ceremony guitarist to the very last song. Our wedding was so special because of their talent. Every song was so great and truly exceeded our expectations. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had!! They executed our schedule of events to perfection. Every song they sang was absolutely beautiful!
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Tracy Sent on 09/30/2017How do I begin to convey how amazing Ben and his team is?! From first correspondence to the last dance—he was so professional, talented, and SO FUN! We had a pretty complex venue to navigate with the different ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing areas, and he executed flawlessly.
Ben learned all of my favorite songs, from country to pop— and catered to the entire crowd!
His music was perfect for every part of the evening, and he had every wedding guest dancing the night away! I had quite a few friends ask for Ben's information so they could recommend him to their fellow engaged friends, because he honestly provides the best entertainment any bride could ask for!! -
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