Crossing Midnight Entertainment Reviews
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Kristen Sent on 06/09/2024Best DJ/MC You Could Dream Of
My husband and I could not have thought of a better DJ/MC for our wedding. We've seen CME at another friend's wedding and knew right in that moment that they were exactly who we wanted for our wedding. Let me tell you, they brought their A-game. Rudy and Genesis helped to plan every minute of the wedding and when we had to change the plan in the reception, they were able to pivot and make changes flawlessly that even we could barely notice.
The way that they select the right music, they know exactly how to read a room and get people moving. I still to this day have people tell me that they have never been to a wedding with such a full and active dance floor. Having a great party with great music was one of the most important things for our wedding and with CME, we were able to get every second of that on our wedding night. 5 stars across the board! -
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Kaylee Sent on 12/12/2024Obsessed!
If I did one thing right while planning my wedding it was booking Crossing Midnights as the band for my wedding! They were so unbelievably amazing! I first saw them perform at my best friends wedding and I knew I had to have them. Also, I believe 5 other couples booked them after her wedding too. They listened to all of my song requests, played them and based the rest of their song selections off those songs. They nailed the vibe I was going for which was fun, singalong hits. My friends and family are still talking about them. They had everyone on the dance floor the whole night and even brought me and my husband up on the stage for the last song. Don't sleep on crossing midnights and book them right now! P.S if your venue does not have a stage, make sure you rent one through them. It makes a huge difference and they don't blend in with the crowd! Worth every penny :) Also went with the 12 piece band/ DJ combo. We also did the up lighting through the band and it set the mode for the night. Highly recommend! -
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Jess Sent on 09/06/2024Book this band!!!
TL;DR Book Crossing Midnight for your wedding!!!! They will make it the best part you ever had!!
Crossing Midnight was beyond incredible—truly electric—and you kept everyone on the dance floor from start to finish. The sets were insane, and they are all INCREDIBLY talented. Honestly they should all be famous. The feedback from our guests has been unbelievable—people are still raving that you’re the best wedding band they’ve ever heard, and we couldn’t agree more! In fact, one of my husband’s friends told him that he felt like he was at a concert, not a wedding. We can't stop talking about it.
On top of being amazing, they also made the whole process so incredibly easy and seamless for us. We didn't have to think or worry about a single thing when it came to the band. It was probably the easiest part of the entire wedding. Book this band and you won’t regret it!! -
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Allison Sent on 01/20/2024If you want live music that will impress every guest, hire them now!
Crossing Midnight is another preferred vendor of Soundview. My husband absolutely insisted on having live music so he hunted down all the bands we were going to consider. We loved all of the instruments that Crossing Midnight can provide, so we had a 7-piece band with a male and female vocalist, a saxophone, guitar, keyboard, bassist, and drummer. They came to our house to have a meeting about the schedule of the night, which was very nice of them! Every single one of my guests were raving about this band during and after the wedding. The guests actually demanded an encore at the end of the night and the band obliged! Our guests were on the dance floor the entire night and they were just incredible. They performed all of our songs live, besides a traditional Greek dance, and they even learned multiple songs that we specifically requested! If you’re looking for a band that can actually read the room and get your guests on the dance floor, look no further. I am the first wedding of my side of the family, so the bar is set impossibly high for whoever is next.
They also provided a violin duet for ceremony music, and a pianist for cocktail hour. We wanted a very specific video game song played during the first kiss, and they learned that music for us too!
We also had a photobooth and photobooth attendant with them! They had so many fun props and signs. I really liked how instead of printing out the photostrips, you can send the photos directly to your phone! Definitely get the photobooth, it was so fun to see my parents and their friends take silly pictures together. -
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Jennifer Sent on 12/27/2023A Night to Remember!
We are so glad we went with Crossing Midnight for our wedding! We booked live musicians for our ceremony and a two man DJ/MC for our reception and we were blown away with how wonderful they were! The ceremony music was beautiful and they were able to learn/play a special request song for us. Our DJ and MC were amazing, they nailed our vision and really did a great job working the crowd and feeding off our energy. The vibes were amazing throughout the entire night! And a big shoutout to Genesis who was so supportive and communicative throughout the entire process, from the moment we booked to our big day. She would consistently touch base with us just to check in which really meant a lot to us. And when there were some issues with one of the songs I sent them, Genesis was quit to reach out to me and troubleshoot. Overall, we are beyond thrilled that we went with Crossing Midnight and would 100% recommend them! -
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Tiffany Sent on 11/30/2023The BEST band
When we say we had the BEST band and vendor experience, it's an understatement! From the very beginning to the very end, Rudy and Genesis have been incredible and so responsive and accommodating. During the last meeting before the wedding, they not only took us through the schedule, songs, and transitions with their guidance and expertise while accommodating to our desires, they also provided us with words of encouragement and advice of care. On the day of, everyone kept telling me that I was the calmest bride, but that would not have been the case had it not been for Rudy, Genesis and the team. Rudy had continued to come to me throughout the night when appropriate to check in and keep us on time without rushing or dragging. Whenever flexibility was required, they delivered professionally and smoothly so we could enjoy our time. And that's only speaking on the logistics side. The entire team is incredibly talented and jaw droppingly good. Everyone told us that it was THE best wedding band / reception experience they had because of the band. We cannot recommend them enough! Thank you!!! So much love for yall! -
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Christina Sent on 11/21/2023Easiest vendor to work with
People loved the hybrid band dj at our wedding! They also definitely adapted to what the people wanted and we appreciated that. They were easily the easiest vendor to work with as well. The team is super attentive and will answer all your questions. Would definitely recommend! -
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Samantha Sent on 11/21/2023Made the whole Wedding!
The Band/Dj hybrid was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Everyone couldn’t stop talking about how great they were! & they even came with their faces all painted for my Halloween wedding! They are truly the best!! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!!! -
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Courtney Sent on 10/15/2023Everyone Was On The Dance Floor All Night
Genesis and the Crossing Midnight Entertainment team was the best decision my husband and I made on our wedding. The band was AMAZING and we had multiple people raving about our music for days after. Genesis was very fast at responding and stayed in touch with me throughout the planning process. I would recommend Crossing Midnight to all of my friends, family and co-workers for future events. -
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Amanda Sent on 11/13/2022Exceptional
If you were on the fence about booking Crossing Midnight, take this as a sign, and book them NOW!! We were blown away with Rudy & Genesis’ professionalism, thoroughness and how helpful they were during the planning process. The band itself? The absolute BEST in the business. We were getting comments from our guests all night how amazing they were, and even a week later are still raving. They captured our taste in music perfectly and kept the dance floor packed all night. Their musicians go across the dance floor and around the room to make sure everyone is not only dancing but having the time of their LIFE!!! I cannot recommend them enough!!! -
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Warren Sent on 10/28/2022Truly amazing band
Rudi, the band leader, lead vocalist and owner (?) of Crossing Midnight was amazing. He promised a great party where the dance floor would be crowded with guests having a blast, and he delivered, and then some. I had nine musicians. plus vocalists, and they were very tight, very professional. I recommend Crossing Midnight if you want to have a amazing wedding experience. -
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Mariella Sent on 10/04/2022Absolutely Amazing!!!
The band honestly MADE our wedding, and it was an absolute blast because of them. We had a 9-piece band and 2 musicians for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Rudy (MC) and Genesis (coordinator/manager) are the kindest, sweetest people and worked with us to customize our timeline and song choices with a questionnaire and zoom meeting prior to the wedding. Genesis checked in every month and answered any questions we had. The band was pricey but 10000% worth it. One of our priorities and centerpieces to the day was to have great music and have our guests dancing the whole night and CME absolutely killed it. Our guests were SO impressed with the band, and so many of our guests kept telling us that this was the best band they’ve ever heard. Everyone loved their range of music, and the dance floor was packed all night!! My husband and I HIGHLY recommend CME!!! -
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Alyssa Sent on 09/09/2022The best decision you'll make for your wedding!
For the longest time I read reviews about crossing midnight online thinking "wow I can only hope they are this amazing"
Not only were they amazing in EVERY way, they were hands down the best part of our wedding!!!! They had us dancing all night and every single person said how they were the best wedding band they had ever seen!! Don't wait on this one, book CME, you won't be disappointed!!! Thank you Rudy and Genesis for everything :) -
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Rebecca Sent on 08/14/2022Crossing Midnight is AMAZING!
Hands down, this group made our wedding AMAZING and unforgettable. We had three future brides try to cancel their entertainment and book them for their own weddings. We also had two couples ask for their contact information! Everyone was blown away by how they got everyone on the dance floor, played different types of music, and simply got the party going! Rudy was an amazing MC and we felt so connected with the group through our emails and meetings leading up to the wedding. I cannot recommend Crossing Midnight Entertainment enough. I told all my friends we have to throw a party just so we can enjoy their music again! -
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Oldysh Sent on 06/08/2022Best dj & mc
DJ E and Rudy were the dynamic duo for my wedding day. DJ E played all of the songs I requested and kept my family and friends dancing all night. He also played songs that catered to my country (Dominican Republic) and to my now husband's (Grenada). Rudy as the MC was absolutely incredible. My guests are still raving about how fun he was and how much he kept the party going. He would touch base with me throughout the night and made sure everything was to my liking and also accommodated some last minutes changes, which i really appreciate it. I would definitely recommend them for your wedding! -
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Jessica Sent on 05/16/2022The Best Part Of Our Wedding!
Where to even begin?! Crossing Midnight Entertainment was HANDS DOWN the best part of our wedding! Their sound is unmatched. They played ever single request like they were the original artists. We had a special request for The Rolling Stones for my father and they absolutely SMASHED every single song. To be able to go from the Rolling Stones to Fall Out Boy to hip hop and edm is a skill I don't think any other band possesses. My husband and I booked Crossing Midnight originally as a best of both worlds package 10 piece band with DJ for the reception plus an afterparty DJ back in 2018 pre pandemic for what should have been a March 2020 wedding. We don't live in the area and booked them based on recommendations and online videos. We were the first weekend of cancellations in NY and Crossing Midnight was with us every step of the way. They worked with us to reschedule our big day 3 different times. The whole team is comprised of the best professionals in the business. By the time we hit 2022 we were ready for an epic party and they certainly delivered. If you're still looking for entertainment stop looking and book with Crossing Midnight NOW! It will be the best decision you make for your wedding/ event. -
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Amanda Sent on 04/16/2022Crossing Midnight is everything we could have hoped for and more!
There are not enough words to use to thank Rudy, Genesis and the entire Crossing Midnight team for all that they did not only during our wedding but for all the days leading up to it! We were a couple who had to reschedule our wedding multiple times and CME was not only accommodating, they were sympathetic, compassionate and treated us like friends. We were overwhelmed by their numerous, texts, emails and cards that they sent to us throughout. To say that we appreciate them for all that they have done is an understatement.
Now fast forward to the wedding, we could not wait for us and our guests to see them so what they do best. To our surprise, we were absolutely blown away. They largely surpassed our hopes and expectations! Not only are our guests still taking about the band and DJ E, but I kept telling my husband all night how much I am going to miss working with CME once this night is over. CME is not only the best at what they do, but they are truly amazing people in every way possible! -
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Meggan Sent on 02/19/2022The absolute best there is
When we started Wedding planning, we both knew we wanted a band since live music means so much to the both of us. Once we heard Crossing Midnight Entertainment at a friend’s Wedding, our decision couldn’t have been easier. The band sounded amazing, high energy, sharp look, incredible sound, vocals and musicianship. Little did we know, that was only the beginning of just how amazing Crossing Midnight Entertainment really is. We originally set a Wedding date in 2020 which was pushed to 2021 due to the pandemic. It was pushed again to 2022 for the same reason. Throughout the postponements, Crossing Midnight was there for us every time, sending texts, emails, cards, checking in and letting us know that they were always there. The genuine support and caring has been evident and present since the very beginning. We could not express how much this meant during an extremely emotional time. It was exactly what we needed. When our Wedding day was finally approaching, we were hit with a major snowstorm in which the venue recommended we once again postpone to the following day. We had hours to figure what to do and to see if our vendors were available. We called Crossing Midnight to explain the situation and seeing as there were multiple people in their band with one day’s notice, we understood if it wouldn’t be possible to have some or even all of the band there the next day at our rescheduled Wedding. A half hour later, Crossing Midnight called back saying their entire band moved their schedule around and they all would be there for the last minute time and day change. We couldn’t believe it. We were jumping out of our chairs with excitement over the news! When it came time for the actual wedding, Crossing Midnight blew everyone away with their performances. The guitarist at our cocktail hour was beautiful and filled the rooms with wonderful sound and music. When it came time for the reception, the whole band was incredible with sound, vocals, energy and musicianship that are truly unmatched. Our guests were dancing the whole night. The dance floor was packed throughout the event. This was a Sunday afternoon Wedding that felt like a Saturday night. Their repertoire of music is widespread and vast! They perform multiple genres of music incredibly well, there is no song they can’t perform. We cannot count the amount of guests who told us how amazing the band was, and are still telling us daily!! They truly were, are, and continue to be incredible. From both a professional and personal standpoint, there is no one like Crossing Midnight Entertainment. Rudy and Genesis were there for us from start to finish and we cannot express how grateful we are for their support through our difficult decisions and how amazing they were in giving us the best Wedding day we could have possibly ever imagined! Thank you times one million to these wonderfully talented musicians, and truly genuine, kind hearted, wonderful human beings!! We are forever grateful. -
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Claire Sent on 02/14/2022Unbelievable Wedding Band
Crossing Midnight might have been the BEST wedding decision we made! We literally only have good things to say about them...their talent, their energy, their kindness -- all unmatched. It felt like being at a concert all night long; our guests raved about them the entire time as well. Videos really don't do them justice -- they completely exceeded all of our expectations in the best way! Besides just being such amazing musicians and singers, they also were just great people in general and were fantastic to work with throughout the whole process. I don't have any improvements to make whatsoever. We're still on a high from them! Getting a band over a DJ is a big expense difference, but we were so so happy we splurged for a band; it was completely & utterly worth it. Crossing Midnight was just the best! -
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Christina Sent on 12/21/2021Crossing Midnight - Not just a band, an entire EXPERIENCE
When we had to move our wedding a year due to Covid, Crossing Midnight was the first vendor I checked with to see if they were available for our new wedding date. We had never even saw them play live, just videos. But, if you have even the shortest conversation with Rudy or Genesis at CME, you will realize that you are working with the absolute BEST entertainment company in the business. Ever. Their communication is top notch, they make you feel like family, and their talent is unbelievable.
It’s been over a month since my Wedding, and people keep bringing Crossing Midnight up to me. Whether it was how beautiful the pianist played during the ceremony, or how fun the photobooth was, or how amazing it was when the saxophonist jumped off the stage and danced with the crowd. The 9-piece band MADE our Wedding. Rudy’s talent is unparalleled – he sings everything from Louis Armstrong to Journey. The three female singers were beyond incredible. We sobbed during “I hope you dance”, and tore the dance floor up during “Proud Mary”. There was never an issue of feedback or volume, as Rudy’s team is on the floor the whole night making sure the sound is always perfect. There was also NEVER a break of music. When band members took breaks, they always made sure that the other band members were still playing music. At one point my fiancé looked at me and said: ‘Are we at a concert? This is amazing.’
Crossing Midnight isn’t a “wedding band”. They are a BAND. They could sell out Madison Square Garden and have everyone on their feet the entire night. If that sounds like an exaggeration, ask any one of my 170 guests from my wedding. From my 10-year-old cousin, to my 90-year-old grandma – every single person raved about Crossing Midnight. I cannot thank Rudy, Genesis, and the entire team enough. They were more than I could ever dream of.
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Alexa Sent on 11/22/2021Best Band- No Competition
I’m not sure where to even start...Crossing Midnight made my wedding night all that it was. I first saw them perform at my best friend's wedding. I turned to my then boyfriend and said if we ever get married we need to hire them! They kept the dance floor full and partying the entire night and as a person who loves to dance, that is exactly what I was looking for. Fast forward a few years and we are now engaged, in the beginning of our wedding planning process and the very first vendor we booked was Crossing Midnight. I knew our wedding wouldn’t be complete without them even though we were getting married out of state.
Through the planning process they were great and helped us iron out all our kinks. They are based in NY and traveled to RI before the wedding to do a venue walkthrough to be extra prepared, come on- what other vendors would drive 4 hours one-way to do that. Two weeks before our wedding we met in person and had an in depth meeting. We went over song choices, timelines and any other loose ends that needed to be tied up. We left feeling so excited for our big day. We knew they would handle everything and we did not need to worry. They even said they would set up and handle the zoom call for all of our out of the country guests.
The day of the wedding, they were as perfect as I knew they would be. We had a pianist for our ceremony and a guitarist for the cocktail hour. Both were a lovely addition for the moment. At the party, they sang in English, sang in Spanish, and kept everyone dancing until the party was over. No one left the dance floor all night, even though the wedding was during a heatwave and the venue didn’t have AC. The singers and musicians even came onto the dance floor to make the experience all the better! At our pre-wedding meeting they said they can’t compete with two things- an open bar and sunset pictures. Well, they didn’t compete because it was no competition. People didn’t notice the sunset and people only begrudgingly left the dance floor to get drinks. Oh another highlight, they learned an arabic song for our traditional dance in a few weeks time, I promise no other band can do that. Countless people came up to me during our wedding- friends, family and other vendors- telling me they have never experienced a band as good as them, they were in awe. My husband and I keep saying we can’t wait to throw another big party to hire them again. No matter how much I write, this review will never do them the justice they deserve.
THANK YOU Crossing Midnight. You gave JP and I the best night of our lives. I can’t wait to cross paths again.
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Elyse Sent on 10/28/2021Crossing Midnight
This band was absolutely wonderful. My event would not have been nearly as special without their unbelievably talented performance. The professionalism was impeccable. I could not be happier or have enjoyed them more! -
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Amanda Sent on 10/22/2021Amazing band!
YOU HAVE TO HIRE THIS BAND! Our wedding reception was at The Harbor Club at Prime on 9/26/21 and we must give the biggest thank you to our wedding band! Hiring the Crossing Midnight Band was the best decision we made for our wedding! We knew we wanted live music but didn’t want to go with one of those organizations that manage a bunch of different bands – we wanted to meet and get to know the band themselves. That’s what brought us to CME! Rudy & Genesis were phenomenal to work with and made us feel like welcome right away! We found them from reading reviews online and watching their incredible videos on Instagram. Rudy and Genesis kept in touch with us throughout the process via e-mails and texts which made us so comfortable since we never got a chance to meet in person due to COVID.
Not only did they totally rock our wedding, they provided helpful suggestions and made our whole reception. They crushed our first dance ‘Fly me to the Moon’ and did a lovely rendition of my in-law’s wedding song ‘Sweet Love’ – it was such a cool rendition of a cheesy song from the 80s, it made me love it all over again! When we asked if there was a way we could better include my Uncle who is deaf and some of our guests who are also deaf or hard of hearing, they suggested a lyric video for a song that is special to us. My Uncle and I have always had a special bond over Italian food, WCW wrestling ( #rowdyroddypiper for life ) and 90s grunge music, especially #Nirvana (obviously). Genesis of captured this special moment with my Uncle RL rocking out to ‘Smells Life Teen Spirit’ like we used to at my grandmother’s house with our pillow guitars haha.
Our guests are still raving about them and telling us how they were really PART of the whole wedding. Several people have already asked for their contact info from us – that’s how good they are! They completely blew us away. Book them, it was the best decision that we made! Thank you so much, we are forever grateful! 🤟🏽 Love, Amanda & Michael
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Mike Sent on 10/18/2021Excellent band. Hire them.
Excellent band. I am a lifelong professional musician. Not only did they play wonderfully and keep everyone dancing all night, they were completely flexible when plans changed on the fly during the reception. We are completely thrilled with their performance. Hire this band. -
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Julie Sent on 09/23/2021Sunrise: The BEST Wedding Band!
Sunrise absolutely made our wedding day and they brought the party! We booked Sunrise during Covid, and after seeing just a few Instagram stories and YouTube videos, we knew that Malika's amazing voice would be perfect for our wedding. From the moment we started speaking with Genesis and Rudy, we knew we'd not only found a talented band but an incredible group to work with. We held our ceremony on a public beach, which presented an interesting audio challenge for Rudy. He approached it with excitement and grace, testing and securing a wireless sound system that helped all of our guests clearly listen to the entire ceremony despite the sound of crashing waves and other people. The cocktail hour music was a perfect backdrop to a stunning sunset and once Sunrise started playing, everyone hit the dance floor and basically never left. Multiple people told us that they had to change their clothes mid-reception because they danced so much and we're still getting compliments on how great the band was.
We can't recommend Sunrise and Crossing Midnight Entertainment enough - they were personable, thorough, and so quick to respond. Genesis and Rudy were so easy to work with and so accommodating to our unique ceremony and reception venues. Malika and Sunrise played their hearts out and it totally captivated and excited our guests - they are the perfect wedding band!
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