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Cryin' Out Loud

Albany, NY

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Kevin Sent on 10/24/2025

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Cryin’ Out Loud rocked our wedding!

Cryin’ Out Loud absolutely blew the roof off of our wedding. That’s all there is to it. Gregg and crew did a fantastic job with all of our A/V needs from beginning to end. Gregg provided and set up a microphone and speaker and seamlessly played our music tracks for our ceremony. COL’s talented pianist and saxophone player set exactly the right mood during our cocktail hour, even surprising us with some jazzy takes on Disney and Broadway tunes after correctly sussing out that our guestlist was filled with former theater kids.

Cryin’ Out Loud brought the house down at our reception, keeping the energy high and our guests dancing all night long. When we asked a couple weeks before the wedding if they happened to know “Pink Pony Club,” Gregg’s answer was “Sure, we can learn that.” Not only did they learn the song just for us, they invited Elizabeth up to sing it with them, which became one of the highlights of the night for everyone involved. We still have friends and family telling us how much they loved Cryin’ Out Loud. Many guests told us they felt like they were at a private concert. And we know for a fact that more than one group of guests have since gone out together to see Cryin’ Out Loud play at other local venues. Cryin’ Out Loud gets our highest recommendation!
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Adam-Lauren Sent on 10/02/2025

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The Best Wedding Band!

When my husband and I got engaged, we thought for sure we were going to get a DJ. Then, we went to a wedding where Cryin' Out Loud played and we knew we absolutely had to have a band!
We booked Cryin' Out Loud for our wedding, and many of our guests said that they were the best wedding band they had ever seen. The dance floor was PACKED all night, even my 92 year old grandmother got up to dance!
The band featured great musicians, and their energy was absolutely unrivaled. Amazing quality for the price, we highly recommend Cryin Out Loud!
Alessandra Sent on 01/06/2024

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The band that gets the party started and doesn't stop!

We booked Cryin' Out Loud for our wedding this past New Year's Eve and are beyond satisfied. If you want a party that gets guests of all ages on the dance floor, you need Cryin' Out Loud.

From live piano during our cocktail hour to ringing in the New Year with brass and killer vocals, the band did not disappoint. They had the bride and groom up on stage and their band members interacting with guests on the dance floor. Throughout the long night, their breaks were so short that our guests never left the dance floor. It was a New Year's party to remember, all thanks to COL!

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Debora Sent on 11/08/2022

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Amazing Band

Their performance was outstanding! We could not be happier with our decision to book Cryin’ Out Loud. They are high energy, professional and very talented. They were the only band we went to see and we booked them immediately. We are so glad we did! Our guests are still talking about how much fun they were and what a great time they had at our wedding! I highly recommend them for your wedding or any event. You will not disappointed!
Allison Sent on 10/12/2022

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Incredible!!!

Our guests did not stop talking about how incredible this band is!! They made our wedding night an absolute dream and nonstop party! Gregg was so easy to work with and Danielle the MC has an amazing voice!
Jackie Sent on 09/28/2022

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We had so much fun with Cryin Out Loud on our wedding night! We hired them after seeing them perform out in Saratoga for years in a row, knowing that they always kept the dancing floor going and they still exceeded our expectations! They had each and every one of our guests dancing all night long! They even let some of our guests participate in the band and those performances made the night so much more special for all! We cannot thank them enough and are already so excited to see them again!
Melissa Sent on 06/13/2022

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Excellent, easy to work with, extremely talented.

Cryin’ Out Loud exceeded all expectations for our wedding. From initial planning, to the ceremony through the last call, they were nothing but fantastic. Their experience with weddings is obvious and the dance floor was packed all night. HIGHLY recommend!
Jackie Sent on 05/17/2022

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Best wedding band ever!

They were absolutely fantastic. Our guests have been raving about the "concert" they attended at our wedding for days! Cryin Out Loud was so much fun and kept people dancing and singing all night long!
Emily Sent on 10/26/2021

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Cryin' Out Loud Made Our Wedding!!

Cryin' Out Loud made our wedding! From age 10 - 90 all our guests enjoyed the band and never left the dance floor. They kept the party going all night and always kept the energy up, a 5 hour reception flew by! They are by far the best wedding band in the Capital Region and I can't imagine our day without them. All of our guests are still talking about how incredible they were! I would definitely recommend them for any upcoming wedding or party!
Susan Sent on 10/18/2021

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This band made the wedding!

From beginning to end brought the party! Announcing the wedding party with a personal touch to bringing the band onto the dance floor making the guests feel super special. The guests chairs were empty from after dinner to the end of the night. Everyone danced. People saying goodbye with well wishing a to the Bride and Groom said “the band was awesome “ and “This party was bumping all night”. Even the more mature guests were dancing. They brought a superb variety of music for all ages and the utmost skilled musicians in any venue I’ve ever seen. Last but least, their professionalism, dapper dressing, and stage presence was above my expectations. My first born daughters wedding was so beautifully choreographed but the reception will be the talk of the family for decades because of Crying Out Loud. For Daughter #2 I will book this band again.
Mallory Sent on 10/18/2021

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Fantastic music and service

I cannot say enough about Cryin Out Loud. 1. They are so talented that their covers sounded just like the originals or better. 2. Their playlist is absolutely fantastic, the dance floor stayed packed the entire night since they began. Everyone ages 20-85 were dancing and singing at the top of their lungs. 3. They were always responsive, helpful, and compassionate. When I arrived to our reception, our tent had flooded from a heavy downpour. Gregg and members of the band came over to give me a pep talk and they jammed on their instruments to entertain people while cocktail hour was supposed to be going on. They made me and my mom feel better. After that everyone forgot about being wet and had a fantastic night. I’m recommending them to everyone and we would love to have them back for other events!!
Joelle Sent on 10/10/2021

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If you want all your guests dancing at your wedding, hire Cryin Out Loud!

Cryin out loud was AMAZING. Everyone at our wedding was up and dancing and commented on how awesome this band was. They are so much fun and incredibly talented. They allowed my husband and I to be a part of the band when we asked and didn’t skip a beat with the energy of our crowd. We had the best time all thanks to Cryin Out Loud. My father was so excited to have a full band at our wedding and is still talking about it. BIG Shout out to Joey G on trumpet!!!!
Andrea Sent on 10/09/2021

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Cryin' out loud is incredible

Cryin' Out Loud was the most INCREDIBLE wedding band at our event in southern Vermont this fall. In addition to being very talented, Gregg is just an all around nice guy and he and the band are so easy to work with. Not having a chance to go see as many bands live because of COVID, we were hemming and hawing about how to make a decision – we were even debating whether to book one of those bands made up of "assorted band members" who don't really know each other in order to save a penny or two. THANK GOODNESS we went with Cryin' Out Loud instead – it was absolutely INCREDIBLE to have an 8-person band, the band's rapport and talent was incredible, and I didn't realize until the wedding was underway how much of a difference it makes that the band really knows each other and is a "REAL" band. Don't get tricked by one of those other companies and hire the real deal – Cryin' Out Loud is the real deal! My husband's father who is a musician was blown away by the talent and everyone was dancing all night and kept asking us how we booked this band. THANK YOU Cryin' Out Loud – you single-handedly made our wedding reception so high-energy and incredible!
Michael Sent on 10/03/2021

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Great Band! Great music, great service, great night!

Cryin' Out Loud played at our wedding a few weeks ago and they were terrific! They played a long set and kept the energy levels high the entire night. The band has terrific range and played a great variety of songs, going beyond the typical wedding playlists. They even played an acoustic American Pie for the wedding party to karaoke to

On top of the music, Gregg is terrific to work with. Extremely responsive, flexible and transparent. They stuck with us when we had to reschedule our original event due to COVID and were reliable throughout the whole process.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! You will not be disappointed
Christine Sent on 09/24/2021

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Bride- hired for my wedding

We hired this amazing band for our wedding on 9/5/21. They played so incredibly well and we danced nonstop all night. All our guests loved them. Even my 81 year old Mom was out there tearing up the rug. I even got to play the tambourine with the band for one song. So fun. Absolutely amazing band- trust me and hire this band for your event!!! You will have an absolute blast. Christine Gordon
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Most amazing band ever!!

Cryin Out Loud is truly amazing!!! If you're looking to have a wedding reception where every is up dancing and having the best time, this is your band. They are all SO talented and can play a range of awesome music. Gregg was super easy to work with and communicate with and was always quick to respond. They were super flexible and accommodating to everything we wanted!! All our guests raved about how incredible they were. You want Cryin Out Loud at your wedding!!!!!
Kristen Sent on 08/24/2021

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Great band! Highly Recommend!

Cryin' Out Loud played at our wedding in August 2021, and was terrific! All of our guests raved about how good they were, and said having the horns with our wedding band made it! Gregg was on top of everything, and would respond to me within minutes no matter how many questions I had. They played all types of music that kept our guests dancing all night long. You will not be disappointed!
Alyssa Sent on 06/21/2021

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Amazing time!

This band was incredible! Gregg was easy to work was easy to work with and made sure that our night was one for the books, down to nailing our first dance song with limited time to learn it. Everyone in the band had great energy and they are all talented musicians. Cryin Out Loud had all of our guests, no matter what age, up on the dance floor! My husband and I cannot wait to see them again and would recommend them to any couple looking for a great party with lots of dancing on their wedding day!!!
Kristen Sent on 11/07/2019

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What.A.Party

We have never attended a wedding with a band prior to our own and we were a little hesitant at first and a little worried that a lot of our guests would not be interested in dancing but Cryin Out Loud had EVERYONE on the dance floor . As soon as they started playing , everyone was dancing , even our 90 year old grandparents , and the people that normally don’t dance! The energy was amazing and everyone had the BEST time and we received a ton of compliments ! They were very easy to work with , we did not have a lot of requests and we just let them do their thing and we were not disappointed ! Cryin Out Loud made our wedding the most fun , memorable and amazing night and we couldn’t be happier!
Hayley Sent on 10/27/2019

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Best Wedding Band Ever!

We cannot put into words how thankful we are that Cryin' Out Loud was our wedding band. From when we first booked them to our wedding day, they were so easy to work with and made us so excited for the big day. We had read so many glowing reviews about this band and how every single person was out there dancing all night long. They are absolutely on point, they had every single person out on the dance floor dancing even before we started having dinner! There playlist was perfect and they knew exactly how to get the crowd up and moving. Their sound and singing was also incredible, the videos online don't even do them justice. They were all so kind and sweet as well and Gregg was also an excellent MC that helped run the night smoothly from the cocktail hour, to first dances, speeches and even provided information about the after party to our guests. We have received so many comments by our friends, parents, aunts/uncles, great aunts/uncles, cousins, and grandparents about how great the band was. We also heard outstanding things about them from our vendors about how easy they were to work with who hadn't worked with them before. If you get the opportunity and they are available, book this band! You will not regret it and also trust them entirely, because they will play the right songs at the right time and your guests will have just as great of a night as you!
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Hire Them!

COL performed at our wedding 8/31/19 in Lake George. They were accommodating with last minute ceremony requests/changes and easy to work with. Everything went flawlessly. They went above and beyond the duties of a band to coordinate introductions and make everyone feel calm and excited. When it was time to do their thing for the reception- I have never been to a more fun dance party. There was something for everyone and the dance floor was always packed. I've already had numerous engaged friends ask about them because our wedding was such a good time. If you want to have fun at your own wedding/event - HIRE THEM!
Jennifer Sent on 07/28/2019

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When beginning to plan my wedding, I was given one piece of advice that stuck in my head- to hire a band instead of a DJ. And MAN, I am so glad that is just what I did. I am even more glad that we found COL!

Gregg was very easy to talk to, even took a minute at one of his shows to say hello to us. When we went to watch them for the first time we knew they were the right band for us. High energy and just fun! When we told Gregg our thoughts about having both my husband and brother play a song with the band he didn't hesitate at all. He was so excited about it, which made us even more excited.

Those moments during our wedding night absolutely exceeded our expectations. Adam was only supposed to play one song and ended up playing TWO. Then when my brother was playing You Shook Me All Night Long, Gregg found me and asked if I wanted to sing! It was SO amazing (totally out of my comfort zone) but Danielle and the whole band helped me to be comfortable up there! This is a night we will never forget.

We are still getting compliments about our wedding and how much fun it was. Everyone kept asking where the band was from and saying how awesome they were. Everyone had such a fun time and that dance floor was packed all night. COL was incredible. Thank you guys so much for making our night absolutely perfect.
Matthew Sent on 05/30/2019

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Talented wedding band, HIGHLY Recommend

Cryin' Out Loud was exactly the band we were looking for. They had great energy and had us dancing all night long. We worked with them on a Blues Brothers themed bridal party entrance which was so much fun and set the tone for the whole night. Musically, they are a band with deep range of talent; they brought 8 musicians and had 4 singers with great voices. All night long, my family and friends commented on how good they were.

If you are looking for a high energy band that will keep everyone dancing all night, this is your band. The band leader, Greg, is really attentive and easy to work with. He said that the secret to their success is that they have been playing together for years, unlike other bands who change members for every show.

Despite being a large band, they were lower price than many others that we talked with.

Thanks Greg and Cryin Out Loud for making our wedding night perfect.
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Amazing. Couldn’t recommend more

Couldn’t recommend Cryin Out Loud more. Very Professional and keep the party going. Best Wedding Band
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Crying out loud, wedding band

Overall my experience with crying out loud exceeded my expectations. Everything went perfectly. They literally just show up and know exactly what to do. The music choice was spot on, it got everyone up and dancing all night. Everyone at the wedding loved them, and so did we. It couldn’t have gone better.
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Absolutely spectacular! Highly recommended!

It was an absolute joy to work with Gregg and the team, from start to finish. On the day, these guys absolutely rocked it. They helped make our special day even more perfect, and our guests have been raving about how incredible their performance. The range of their music, the quality of each individual performer and the collective unit just blew us all away. I cannot recommend Cryin' Out Loud enough!
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Simply put, Cryin' Out Loud was outstanding. We could not have asked for more from them. Leading up to our wedding, we always received quick and professional responses whenever we had questions. At our reception, the dance floor was packed the entire night and we received countless comments about how great the band was. One of the highlights of the reception was when COL let us (the bride and groom) up on stage to sing along with them. If you book Cryin' Out Loud you will not be disappointed!
Allison Sent on 09/18/2018

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Cryin’ out loud was amazing! Our guest had an amazing time. Everyone kept coming up to us complimenting how great the band was. They pretty much made our wedding! Highly recommended! And I love their lead singers voice, it’s amazing!
Katie Sent on 09/06/2018

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If we could give COL higher than 5 stars we would. They are absolutely unbelievable. The whole process from beginning to end was professional. I've been in contact with COL for over 2 years during our engagement and they always responded quickly and made us feel like our wedding was always a priority to them. Not to mention they had every single person in our 200+ wedding out and on the dance floor for the entire night! Tearing it up !!! Do not hesitate to book this band-they will make your whole entire party!!! We wish we could relive the night over and over again with them !
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Crying out loud is the wedding band to hire! If you looking for a band that is perfectly rehearsed, plays music that will appeal to every age group, and brings a concert performance...hire COL!! The band is more than music. The professionalism of the band members is 1st class. The responsiveness of the business is immediate. I’m a professional musician and have played at more than 500 weddings with various wedding bands. I know a good wedding band. Cryin out loud is a Great wedding band!!
Mark Sent on 07/03/2018

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This band is a MUST HAVE for your special day! The whole evening, the band had an energy level above expectation. From the first song until the last of the evening, the dance floor was filled with everyone dancing the night away. Both Gregg and Danielle have amazing voices, and the instruments were on point all night! The song my wife and I requested for the first dance, Cryin’ Out Loud learned for us and it was performed flawlessly! Many thanks to the band for working with us coordinating a song list, introductions and keeping us on track leading up to our wedding day. The sound, lighting and professionalism are fantastic. We received so many complements on Cryin’ Out Loud’s performance. If you are lucky enough to book this band, you will see what I am talking about. Many thanks for making our night so much fun!
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One of our top priorities in wedding planning was creating a dance floor that our guests wouldn't want to leave. Cryin' Out Loud did just that! Working with Gregg was great from Day 1. The band learned our requested song and crushed it, provided the energy that we knew could never be replicated by a DJ or even a different band, and they play so many hit songs and wedding classics so well that everyone is singing along the whole night. After the wedding, we were bombarded with comments by our guests about how much they loved Cryin' Out Loud. We could not have asked for a better band at our wedding; we can't stop re-playing the dance floor in our heads. You cannot go wrong by choosing this great group!
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Throughout the planning process, Cryin' Out Loud was responsive, professional, and very flexible. They helped us to be organized and all ready to go for the big day. In terms of performance, to quote the staff at our venue, Cryin' Out Loud was "the best band they heard all season." The band is so talented - they were fun and kept people on the dance floor all night! Gregg was also attentive to the bride and groom throughout the night, checking in and making sure that we were happy with how the night was going. I would highly recommend this band to anyone!
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If you’re considering hiring Crying Out Loud for your wedding or another function, stop considering and sign the contract! They performed at our wedding and absolutely killed it! With both male and female lead singers, and band members that have been together for close to 18yrs, they have a song library that can meet any functions’ needs. They surprised us with their range of music, playing rock, pop and even some old rap favorites. During their sets everyone was up dancing, smiling and having a great time. Additionally, they were professional to work with, listening to what we wanted and arriving with plenty of time to set-up. They even stepped-up and provided acoustical music for our ceremony, which wasn’t in the original contract, but added within one week of the event. Crying Out Loud made helped make our wedding one of the happiest days of our lives.
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If you're considering a band for your wedding, just stop looking and hire Cryin' Out Loud. They played my sister's wedding in October 2016 and my fiancé (now wife) and I knew immediately we had to have them play our reception as well. These guys, and girl, brought the house down, the dance floor was constantly packed during all their sets. Gregg Simmons is there band leader and is incredibly professional, nice, and accommodating, he tended to all of our needs. The band is super interactive with the crowd, allowing party goers to sing or play along with them, which I thought was a quality that everyone appreciated.

The talent these musicians possess is quite evident in the wide variety of songs they play, just about every genre you can think of is no problem for them. For us, having a horn section was a must, and these horn players are top notch and add so much to their sound. Danielle, the lead singer, can really wail! Really incredible voice. I asked the band to learn a song for me that was probably a semi unusual request (Cake - Love you madly), and they absolutely knocked it out of the park and solidified my feelings about how great they are.

Cryin' Out Loud is a tremendous value. I've seen a lot of bands at other weddings and none can touch these guys. Just about everyone we have spoken to since the conclusion of the festivities has made it a point to praise them. We can't recommend Gregg and his crew enough and we're already looking for another excuse to book them again. Many thanks Gregg, you guys are THE reason we had such a killer reception \m/
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They made the party! People are still commenting days later how much they enjoyed the music. Gregg was a pleasure to work with; responsive, detail-oriented, and yet always assured me that our day would be the best ever. He fully delivered! I would recommend to anyone!
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Book them immediately!!

We could not be any happier with our decision to book Cryin' Out Loud. Greg was flexible and able to meet with us to go over the venue logistics beforehand and the entire band killed it the night of. They were so engaging with the crowd that the dance floor was packed all night. If you want your reception to be a party that no one wants to end, book Cryin' Out Loud!!
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Don't even think twice... Book this band before someone else does!
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From the moment our daughter heard Crying Out Loud play at her college roommate’s wedding – she knew they were the group that she wanted to play at her wedding someday. Fast forward to July 16, 2016 when Gregg and the band brought their great sound and non-stop energy to our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding at the LakeWatch Inn in Ithaca NY. Everyone enjoyed their music from the Millennials and Baby Boomers to the Greatest Generation; people were up and dancing all night – which is exactly what the bride and groom wanted.
COL played a great mix of special requests, country, rock, R&B, Pop and Top 20. Their vocals were strong, the harmony was great and they produced a beautifully layered sound with a strong brass section (sax, trumpet and trombone), guitars and rhythm/drums.
Friends, family and the manager of the wedding venue raved about them all night.
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Cryin' out loud is the absolute BEST choice that we made for our wedding!!!! Gregg was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the whole process and was very professional and fun to work with. We gave them a list of songs (especially our first dance song) that they took the time to learn and it was performed so beautifully! We had asked to make the song a little less country and they were able to remix the song so perfectly and Danielle sang the vocals and she nailed it! Almost every guest was on the dance floor ALL night and they rocked the party! They surprised us and offered to have the whole band play live for our cocktail hour and it made the time so special. Gregg was so interactive with the guests and was a pro at MCing :) They even offered to stay later and play but unfortunately our venue had a time limit. They literally were beyond what we had expected and we were so happy that we went through with having them play at our wedding. Friends and family were raving all night and still today about how great they were and we really appreciated all their professionalism and talent :) Thank you Cryin' out loud! <3 We HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!
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Cryin' Out Loud had the dance floor packed all night at our wedding. They played a great mix of classic hits and new songs that people of all ages really enjoyed. The quality of the performance was top notch, Gregg and the rest of the band were very friendly and professional and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. They also coordinated a string duo for the ceremony and cocktail hour that were fantastic as well. Highly recommended!
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The difference between a dj and a band is HUGE and absolutely worth the extra cash! The band did a great job with the names and order of the bridal party, played amazing dance music that had my guests on the dance floor all night and the new singer Danielle had amazing vocals! The more I talk to my guests in the days after the more I hear about how fabulous everyone thinks they were! I would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thanks for making our wedding a night to remember by all!
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Cryin Out Loud played at our wedding in the Adirondacks this past weekend and were the best, most fun, entertaining, energetic band we have ever heard! They got every single guest off their feet and dancing, singing, jumping..... I cannot recommend them more!!! They made our wedding and every guest raved about them!
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Great band, they were there every step of the way to make the process very easy. We had a blast and our guests are still raving about how amazing they were. Hands down if you decide to have a live band Cryin' Out Loud should be your choice.
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I can't express enough how GREAT this band is. We had an outdoor wedding under a huge tent on our property. Gregg and his band mates were kind, classy and professional. The dance floor was rocking with guests dancing their hearts out! We extended the contract for the band until everyone was all tuckered out. If I could give Cryin Out Loud TEN STARS if I could! Heartfelt thanks to each and every member of "Cryin Out Loud"! Continued success y'all!
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Cryin' Out Loud did an AMAZING job at our wedding and Gregg was just wonderful to work with. The band never played at our wedding venue before so Gregg took the time to meet us there to go over all the particulars. The band took care of setting up a wonderful selection of pre-ceremony music that was played when guests arrived, arranged live music for our ceremony, performed wedding announcements, and so much more. They played our first dance song beautifully and learned our favorite song just for our wedding! The guests simply loved them. The entire band was friendly, courteous and of course extremely talented. And every person told me how much they just adored Kim. She is truly a gem.

When we were planning our wedding we were not sure if we should go with a DJ or spend the extra money on a live band. Well we definitely made the right decision by choosing to hire COL. Everyone from age 4 to 84 had a great time at our wedding and it is thanks to COL. Let me tell you, they are worth every penny!
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The Bride, Groom, Family and the Guest Loved the Band. They included our guest and made the night special for our Daughter and her new Husband. They are very talented and knocked it out of the park....
Matthew Sent on 09/09/2013

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The band really worked with the crowd and made everyone part of the party. They especially made my son happy and involved him as well!
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This was a party to celebrate friends and family - no "special" occasion and Cryin Out Loud surely helped us do that - celebrate! From the first contact to the last, Gregg Simmons and the other members of the band, exhibited the utmost professionalism, responsiveness, and enthusiasm to make the event shine. From the first note played to the last, the dance floor was filled with energetic guests that could not get enough of the fantastic sound - instrumental and vocal - of Cryin Out Loud. Guests continue to rave about their performance, as do I!
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When you book Cryin' Out Loud for your wedding, it is impossible to have an empty dance floor (that's one of the last things a bride/groom want during their reception). I've been to a lot of weddings, and I have never been to a wedding where the dance floor was more consistently filled--and not just with the twenty-somethings- with kids/grandmas, everyone was in on it. Cryin' Out Loud is highly talented in almost all genres- from country, rock, R&B, Pop, and you also get your Top 20 fill. It's not only music you get with this group, it's personality. Entertaining is an understatement. We had so many people coming up to us during the wedding praising us for our choice. Not only that, but they make life easy for you on your wedding day by taking care of the little things you may not even have thought of. As our announcer, Kim did a great job leading us through the different phases of the reception, and Gregg also handled the ceremony music exactly how we had planned. They were also flexible enough to allow me to play a song along with the band on guitar. The entertainment is a huge part of your wedding, don't make a mistake and pass on COL!
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Cryin' Out Loud is, hands down, the best wedding band/value in New York. Once you hear Kim's voice, you are not going to want any other band for your special day. For us, they were by far the highlight of our wedding. Once the music started, the guests never stopped dancing (and for a Sunday wedding that is pretty impressive). Gregg was always quick to respond when we contacted him and made navigating through the day super easy. They entire band was professional and extremely friendly, making the day stress free and enjoyable for everyone. I couldn't imagine our wedding day without them. All of our guests are still raving about how amazing they were and how unique they made our wedding.
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COL did a fantastic job performing at our wedding. Gregg and crew are easy to work with, professional, and VERY talented. At our wedding, the band arranged some classic string pieces for an outdoor ceremony, played some lighter tunes during the cocktail hour and then got the party started after dinner. Also, COL handled all introductions and announcements and any songs played via MP3 for special dances. All in all you cannot beat the number of different band pieces and variety of music.

Thank you COL!
Drew Sent on 10/14/2012

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Very professional and a pleasure to work with.
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The band was great. They got everyone up and dancing right away. They also played a variety of music that everyone could dance to.
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Cryin’ Out Loud is hands down the greatest wedding band that you will find! I truly mean that. I can honestly say that our day would not have been as perfect without them there. The lead singers, Kim & Gregg, along with the rest of the entire band brought such an enormous amount of energy and excitement that had all of our guests dancing and singing the entire night! The variety of genres that they covered with the mix of the oldies and fresh songs that are playing on the radio now is just remarkable. The songs covered the interests of all age groups from our grandparents to our toddler nieces and nephews were jamming on the dance floor. I absolutely recommend them to anyone and everyone for all occasions and ESPECIALLY WEDDINGS!!! I will certainly be hiring them again for future events.

Glen
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Cryin Out Loud is the best wedding band out there!!! If you are looking for an amazing value that delivers, contact Gregg Simmons and his band. They kept me and my husband and the entire wedding party dancing all evening. My guests got to the dance floor a little late because dinner ran over and the band was flexible and played another hour. They came out and interacted with my guests and everyone came up to me telling me how good they were. Don't hesitate to check them out - its worth it!
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I would recommend this band to anyone. They sound amazing, they were incredibly flexible, and they get your guests up and moving to any tune. Book them! We made a great choice when we chose them and they bring so many different wonderful elements into their music including excellent instrument and vocal talent. My guests raved about how wonderful they were. They will do anything you ask as well. Many of my guests claimed that this was the best wedding they had ever been to mostly due to the band. A lot of my older guests said they hadn't danced so much in years!!! I cannot thank them enough for all of the wonderful music they played to make my reception truly a wedding of the Century!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!
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Cryin' Out Loud was an absolutely fantastic wedding band. They did everything perfect to keep the energy high and keep the dance floor filled at our reception, from song selection to interacting with the crowd to MC'ing. The band was also by far the thing that we got the most compliments on from our guests.
During the planning of our wedding Gregg Simmons was always very quick to respond and very easy to talk to. The rest of the band was also very friendly, congratulatory and overall just seemed to be having a great time.
Already we have been getting asked what advice we would give for others planning a wedding and we say with out a doubt hire a good band, and if you can get Cryin' Out Loud!
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Cryin' Out Loud truly was not only a great performance band but they were awesome to work with on a professional level. Anytime, I had a question they responded either by email or phone quickly to ensure my wedding planning could continue smoothly. They learned a new song for our first dance and did an awesome job with it! All my guests were dancing the whole night, even my grandparents! All my guests, couldn't stop talking about how great the band was for weeks after the wedding. Also, some of my friends who were at the wedding now want to hire Cryin' Out Loud for their wedding they lilked them so much! Cryin' Out Loud definitely made my wedding 10 times more fun than a dj alone and had everyone dancing all night long! As one of our groomsmans said, "I danced till my suit lite on fire!". I have watched too many videos on YouTube of wedding disasters because they didn't want to spend a little extra money to hire the best. Hire Cryin' Out Loud because they are the Best and truly will Rock your wedding!
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Crying' Out Loud made our wedding day complete. If you want the have the best party ever thrown, make sure they are your music entertainment. We can't thank them enough!!!
Lori Sent on 01/07/2012

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Cryin out loud rocked the house. I knew I did not want a DJ for my reception, bands are so much more personal but my husband was a bit reluctant to spend the money. He is so glad we did. The band entertained my guests and everyone is still wishing we could do it all over again. The music had everyone dancing..One thing, there wasn't alot of slow dancing but I suppose the crowd we had were much more of a fast dance crowd. The band customizes its music to your party. Thanks Greg and Band for everything.
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The band, Cryin’ Out Loud, was absolutely wonderful and a pleasure to have on our wedding day. They were beyond professional, respectful of our requests and more than accommodating while incorporating the details of our busy celebration schedule.
Their performance was outstanding, they got the crowd involved without being overbearing and “in your face.” They followed the play list and included the style of music that we liked. One aspect I enjoyed the most was while performing, they sang the songs to the original lyrics, rather than a “remix” style; they sounded amazing! I would definitely recommend them for any event in the future.
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Cryin' Out Loud did a terrific, very professional job. They learned our first dance and delivered a great performance. They took our song recommendations into consideration but balanced this with the material they knew would best show their strengths. They had the place rockin' and were truly disappointed when the venue shut them down one song early -- I could tell they were enjoying it as much as we were!
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The band was awesome and a lot of fun! They were accommodating to all our wishes and did a great job with everything! They learned our wedding and did an excellent job with it, we highly recommend them to everyone!
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Cryin out Loud was amazing. They really made our party. The dance floor was never empty!! it was just fabulous! People have called me to rave about the band!!
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Cryin out loud is without a doubt an incredible wedding band. They are very easy to work with and work with you every step of the way to ensure the reception is perfect! Gregg was able to incorporate songs which they did not play seamlessly into the reception. The band rocked and everyone was up and dancing the entire reception! My one criticism is that they do pause after almost every song they play so there is down time between songs- would have preferred they tie songs together to limit downtime. Other than that they were everything we were looking for and more! Most definitely would highly recommended them as a wedding band. My husband says "their bassist rocked".
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If you're looking for a party, this is the band for you

This band was incredible! They brought the house down for our first dance and tears to everyone's eyes by learning to play obscure father/daughter and mother/groom renditions. They were super interactive with the guests, played a great variety of oldies and modern music. I have several professional musicians in my family and when 4 of them separately said to me "that band was fantastic" you know they are the real deal. Very worth the price. They brought the party from the moment my wife and I were introduced for the first time and they played The Blues Brothers theme song to our surprise. Would highly recommend.

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