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    Outstanding

    I have had Ken and Big City Band for both my son and my daughter's weddings. Fantastic band - great music - friendly people. All our guests were on the dance floor the entire time. i highly recommend them as they made our weddings the best we have been to - and our guests agree. thank you Ken!!
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    Ben K. Sent on 02/16/2023
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    The Best Wedding Band!

    Big City Wedding Band was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We were blown away by their performance and they truly made our reception the party of a lifetime. From our first meeting with Ken, we knew we were in good hands. Ken was very easy to work with and clearly cared about every detail. On the day of the wedding, the entire band was professional, respectful, and just downright fun to party with. Their energy and enthusiasm were contagious and they had all our guests on the dance floor all night.

    We can’t say enough good things about Big City Wedding band. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a passionate group of talented musicians to make their wedding reception one for the ages!
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    Katelynn B. Sent on 12/07/2022
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    Incredible

    Big City Band was truly phenomenal! We first discovered them when they played for my sister-in-law's wedding and they were the first group we called to book when when my husband and I got engaged. Not only are they all incredibly talented, they kept the energy so high and read our crowd perfectly - the dance floor was packed the entire night! We couldn't have asked for a better group. Ken was also an awesome manager - he's super kind and communicative and helped us think through our reception schedule, from our announcement to our first dances to our last dance. I only wish the night was longer!
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    Holly E. Sent on 11/18/2022
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    Best wedding band!

    Big City Band was a huge part in making our wedding day exactly what we hoped for! A dance floor that got everyone moving and having fun was a top priority for my husband and I. They did an AMAZING job and are so talented. We received countless compliments on our band and how great they were. Hiring Big City Band was one of our best planning decisions and we cannot thank them enough for rocking our reception! Also, huge shoutout to Ken who handles the client interaction and coordination for the band - he is friendly and communicative and overall awesome to work with!
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    Ross Sent on 01/23/2023
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    Fantastic Wedding Band

    Big City exceeded all of our expectations! All of the guests across all ages loved them, they had everyone on the dance floor the whole night. Several months after our wedding our family and friends still tell us how awesome the band was. Ken was very professional and awesome to work with. He spoke with us several times before our wedding to ensure we all were on the same page for how we wanted the ceremony/cocktail hour/reception to flow. He was very thorough and detailed in the planning which made for a stress free wedding day, there were no unforeseen surprises that we did not agree to. Would HIGHLY recommend.
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    Nick O. Sent on 11/28/2022
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    Made our wedding!

    From start to finish Big City delivered. Calls and availability leading into our wedding. Flexibility with adjustments. Setup was incredibly professional and on-time. They had fun with our crowd, kept everybody grooving all night - and were happy to perform an hour of OT with 5 minutes notice as our wedding got a late start. The sound of Big City live is way better than on you tube. You will not be disappointed.
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    Lorraine Sent on 08/22/2021
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    Just keep getting better

    Nine years ago Big City Band played for our daughter’s wedding. It was a brutally warm night and we were in a tent. This band had everyone up, dancing, sweating and laughing. We were thrilled. Two weeks ago our second daughter got married and when we saw Big City was still playing we immediately contacted them. Covid meant three changes of date, and every time they were quick to communicate and put our minds at ease. Finally, the wedding celebration arrived and they had only gotten better! The dance floor was packed! They catered to our quirky requests -Centerfield for the father-daughter dance, and of course a “Dead” song for Dad. The couples first dance will be remembered by all. I can’t tell you how many people commented on how great the band was. If you’re like us and a packed dance floor equals a great wedding, Big City will not let you down.
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    Steve S. Sent on 10/14/2019
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    Danced all night!!

    We got married in September and I can’t describe how great the Big City Band was. One of our top priorities for the wedding reception was the music. They were recommended to us through another musician, who described them as his favorite band. From the beginning, Ken and I clicked. He was very easy to work with. Their song selection covers every genre imaginable. The ceremony, cocktail, and dinner music were all great. Once the party started, the energy level went up to the stratosphere. The band took the pulse of the crowd and responded perfectly. The dance floor was full the entire night. When it was all over, there were about 100 people drenched in sweat with huge smiles on their faces, some with barely enough energy to walk. People are still talking about it. "The best band I have ever heard" "they were unbelieveable" are common remarks. Awesome band!!!!
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    Cassidy S. Sent on 12/31/2019
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    The Highlight of Our Wedding

    My husband and I spent months looking for a band. However, as our wedding was a bit of a destination for us we were unable to view any bands in person and went solely off of videos. We chose the Big City Wedding Band and it was the best decision we could have made. Ken was wonderful to work with and helped ease our anxieties leading up to the wedding. When it came to songs we wanted played we gave him the general guidance that we wanted it to be a party but left the playlist entirely in his hands. They did not disappoint in the slightest and were the highlight of our wedding. From the cocktail hour through the reception they kept the party going, catered to the different crowds attending and rolled with the handful of surprises our families threw at them. All of our guests loved the band and had a great time. I can't recommend The Big City Wedding Band enough! 
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    Brian B. Sent on 08/14/2019
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    The wedding band our guests won't stop talking about!

    My wife and I were married in July 2019. Leading up to the big day, we knew we wanted independent, live entertainment with excellent sound quality that would keep our guests on the dance floor all night. We found all of that and more in "Big City". From their online content I could tell that they played extremely well together and would have a lot of fun doing it. Ken manages the band with great emphasis to detail to make sure that they are not only providing excellent entertainment value, but also to ensure that the event will flow seamlessly. From the start, Ken made sure we were comfortable and well-informed about their process. When the big day finally arrived, our guests, my wife, and I were beyond thrilled--Big City delivered in a big way. We elected for a piano/violin combination for the ceremony. Absolutely beautiful. And for dinner/dancing, they brought new life to all of the hits and were energetic and interactive throughout the night. Some of our absolute favorite memories of the night all had a soundtrack and we feel lucky to have had Big City for it all!
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    Courtney Sent on 01/19/2019
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    The band of all bands.

    Throughout our planning process we interviewed and looked into countless bands. Music was to be a big focus of our wedding reception and we wanted the band chosen to be able to handle the crowd. BCB did not disappoint. We hired them for our wedding early-on in the planning process for our October 2018 wedding and they helped us every step of the way from coordination to song choices.

    With a diverse guest-list we wanted the band to be able to cater to everyone and make sure the energy was high and the dance floor filled - this was succeeded for sure. Definitely a must hire for any event that you wish to have live music at!
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    Justin Sent on 10/02/2018
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    Big City Wedding Band was amazing in every possible way!

    Leading up to our wedding, Ken, the band director, was super easy to work with, and very accommodating. We met with him a couple of times in person to go through our ideas, and he was very flexible, and offered some valuable observations from prior weddings along the way.

    The wedding itself was a full on party, just as we had planned! All of our guests, from age 10 to 95 (yes, 95), were up and dancing the entire night. Everyone commented on not only how great the band sounded, but on the wide variety of songs played as well.

    We we so lucky to have Big City Wedding Band perform at our wedding, and would absolutely recommend them to any couple looking to have upbeat, fun, easy going, awesome band perform at theirs!

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    Brian Sent on 08/14/2018
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    Ken was a great organizer that pulled the timing of the reception together perfectly. The band catered to our needs and filled the dance floor all night! They were super accommodating to have some family members join the band for a song or two. I highly recommend them!
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    Barbara Sent on 07/03/2018
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    When my daughter became engaged, I contacted a friend whose son had just gotten married. My friend told me "if nothing else, you HAVE to get the Big City Wedding Band for your daughter's wedding, they are amazing." That was enough for me, and I contacted Ken right away. From the initial planning to the conclusion of my daughter's wedding night, Ken was awesome to work with. He is professional, thorough, very pleasant, and informative. To top off those qualities, Ken has a great sense of humor which I really appreciated! My daughter's wedding day arrived and Ken and his accompanist played beautiful music for the outdoor ceremony. At the reception, the sound system was great, the vocalists and musicians were amazing, and the band played music that appealed to guests of all ages. The dance floor remained packed for the entire evening and many of our guests came to me to tell me that this was the best wedding they had ever been to. We were sorry when the evening ended and I can't wait for my other daughter to get engaged so that we can have the Big City Band back; we highly recommend them! Thank you Ken, and the rest of your band members for being so incredible; you made our special day all the more special.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 05/28/2018
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    Brian and I are still trying to find the right words to think this band for what was a fairytale wedding for us. From the moment I first talked to Ken on the phone I knew he was the vendor I wanted to work with. He made everything so easy to plan and the Skype call before was so nice to be able to walk through all the details in (virtual) person. The amount of compliments we received about the band from Saturday night is incredible. They kept the party going—even during the band breaks!! The entire band was so fun and friendly (even when I was able to sneak up on stage a couple times!) I think above all- learning all of our first dance songs really hit home. That was such a special moment for us and we are so grateful to have had that opportunity
    -Elizabeth and Brian
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    Jessica Sent on 04/11/2018
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    We could not have been happier with Ken and the rest of the Big City Band. They exceeded our expectations in every way possible. The dance floor was constantly crowded. And no one wanted the music to stop. Really professional and talented band.
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    M.k. Sent on 02/04/2018
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    My husband and I were thrilled with the music at our wedding. Both of us had some health challenges that hindered our wedding planning but not to worry - Ken was kind and patient with us through the entire process. Ken always found time to talk on the phone and discuss our concerns (which were many). He tailored the playlist to our preferences and we received many comments on the high quality of the music, including one from my husband's college-age niece! Our guests, from the youngest to the oldest, had a great time on the dance floor, thanks to Ken and Big City Band. We highly recommend these very talented musicians.
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    Ellen Sent on 12/27/2017
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    Outstanding group of performers!
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    Andrew Sent on 10/27/2017
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    Everyone wants their wedding reception to be memorable. So many things need to come together smoothly in order for that to happen and music is key to a successful outcome. Your band’s participation was exceptional and indeed contributed mightily to making the day memorable. As good as the videos are on your website, you guys are that much better in person and you seamlessly became part of the wedding party. The only down note is that It went by way too fast. Thanks again!
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    I recently used these guys at my wedding. If your looking for a great wedding band these are your guys. They entertained all my guests and we could not get people OFF The dance floor all night. They played most of the songs I picled and liked and I am a sucker for live music so my feet were on the dance floor the entire night!!! Great band. Great Music choices. Great people to work with and make you feel special.

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    LOOK NO FURTHER - HIRE Big City Wedding Band!!! I was a bit nervous hiring a band who I had never heard live, nor was a direct recommendation from a friend, but I am SO glad I did. I fell in love with Big City's playlist and samples online - music is important to me and my family (many musicians and vocalists) and I wanted way more variety than just today's top hits at my wedding. Big City absolutely nailed it! They kept outdoing themselves song over song from Sinatra, to Springsteen, to ZBB, the Beatles, and Motown. These guys are incredibly talented and very professional! We received tons of compliments on the band and I have happily recommended them to anyone looking to hire a band for an event. Ken is great to work with and he definitely made my vision come to life! Hire these guys, you won't regret it!
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    Emily Sent on 12/31/2017
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    Absolutely amazing band! Couldn’t have been happier with their performance at our cocktail hour and our reception! They perfectly paired songs with the events of the evening (first dance, cake cutting, toasts, etc) and we had so many compliments throughout the night on how great they were, and they got the crowd dancing almost immediately! Overall couldn’t have been a better band!!
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    Greg Sent on 10/13/2017
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    We could not have had a better experience with Big City. From the very beginning, Ken was enthusiastic, professional and responsive. They also really worked with me on making our wedding feel personal. They learned our first dance song, and even backed up a family friend who sang a few songs for us! When I look back at our wedding photos, I see everyone on the dance floor and having a blast. That really speaks louder than words. Thank you so much again you guys!
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