CTO Midtown Express was phenomenal!! Their promo video is great, but it doesn't even do justice to how awesome and energetic this band is live. So many people told us that it was the best wedding band they've ever seen, and we agree. Our coordinator even remarked that she's never seen such a packed dance floor :) We absolutely recommend them!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
thank you so much for your kind words. Hopefully that means you’ll come see us live. It will be performing soon at a venue called Vinyl in Philadelphia open to the public where you can come visit us and we’ll re-create the magic of your party.!
Sage Sent on 12/12/2024
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Best Wedding Band and Agency!
We used CTO Philly Soul Collective for our wedding and received countless rave reviews from our guests. Everyone loved their energy as well as the variety they were able to bring to the night. They kept every guest dancing and engaged enough with the crowd to gather everyone for a memorable night. Jeff, the band leader, was easy to reach, gave us great advice as we selected our songs, and worked with us back and forth when we had several song changes. He made the evening so fun and light and carefree - which was a dream!
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Park central! The best
We hired Park Central for our wedding and WOW! We knew we wanted a band for the wedding a went to a few showcases in the area and they were our obvious choice. Gloria is fabulous to work with and was easy to communicate with. They played wonderful dinner music and then got the party started! We had guests dancing all night and we got SO many complements on them. Truly, look no further!!!
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Nicole, are pleasure. We are real proud of CTO Park Central!!……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… Nicole, are pleasure. We are real proud of CTO Park Central!!……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………
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CTO Park Central
CTO Music Artists are a fabulous group to work with. From booking, to planning, to performing - everything was flawless! Great and quick communication, professional, flexible, helpful - from everyone- the office staff, band leader and members. CTO Park Central is absolutely incredible and so talented. We couldn’t have asked for a better band. Wouldn’t change a thing. Everyone kept complimenting them and said how much they loved them! No one left the dance floor!
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Thank you Megan, this is music to our hearts to read this! We strive for this review from every client!
Alaina Sent on 06/08/2024
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The Plumes at our March wedding
The Plumes were wonderful. Before our wedding they were great to work with and very accomodating to our requests and some last-minute changes. At our wedding they brought a ton of energy and the playlist was perfect. They learned our first dance song and our father of the bride/bride dance song per our request and played them both beautifully. If you are looking for a band with a lot of range and variety, The Plumes is a perfect choice!
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CTO - A definite must for you event!
CTO was great. We've used them the last two years for our holiday party. DJ Chelsea rocks!
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Simply the best decision we made for our wedding!
Hiring CTO Pop Shop was easily the best decision we made for our wedding. We were absolutely blown away by Eric and his band, who put on an incredible show that was expertly executed, true to our rock and roll vision, and resulted in an amazing party! We were particularly impressed by the band’s musicianship—they are clearly masters of their craft and not at all your stereotypical wedding band. Our guests repeatedly commented to us on how great they were during the cocktail hour, and that was before the real party even started! They know how to work a crowd and played a great mix of our favorites and general crowd pleasers that had us on the dance floor all night. They also personalized the night perfectly, learning songs for us and even adding a few surprise touches that made things extra special.
Beyond their showmanship and musicality, Eric and the band did a great job running the night and keeping things moving smoothly. We were advised by several friends in the wedding and hospitality industry that CTO was a fantastic company to work with, and from start to finish they surpassed all of our expectations. We can’t recommend CTO, and Pop Shop in particular, strongly enough.
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Thank you for your kind words. We are super proud of Eric and his team. Eric is not only a gifted singer, but he comes to each event with Energy, enthusiasm, and desire to please!
Tim H. Sent on 09/05/2023
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Superb in every way
Best band at a wedding ever.! They learned three new songs for our event and they were all done well. Great individual instrumentalists and vocalist. Easy to work with, and made excellent suggestions to make our reception fantastic.!
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Cto park central made our wedding!
Every aspect of dealing with CTO was excellent.
Angie was so helpful, knowledgeable and responsive. It was obvious that Gloria was very experienced. She was helpful and patient.
The band was absolutely THE BEST , which we heard from many many experienced wedding guests. Park Central was the central part of making my daughter and son in law’s fabulous wedding the MOST fabulous. Thank you for knowing exactly how to manage and “ do it right”.
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you thank you for your kind words. It's our greatest joy to read reviews like yours!!
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Jessica Sent on 06/25/2023
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Pop Shop!!!
PopShop blew us away!!! Music was the most important thing to us at our wedding, and they were even better than we could have ever imagined. They took time to get to know us, so it felt like we were at a live show just for us. They learned all of our favorite songs, even ones we weren’t expecting. The singer brought out a trumpet to play my favorite song! The whole event was flawless because of them. They had the best energy, and were so professional and nice! PopShop went above and beyond to make it perfect. If you’re thinking about booking them for any event, DO IT!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you Jessica! Eric is an amazing bandleader and talent and his crew of musicians his equal. We are so thrilled you loved them. Now I hope all your friends call us so we can keep making the world a happier place together!! Thank You!!
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CTO Tribeca
BEST BAND EVER!!! The music at my wedding was extremely important to myself, my fiance, and my family. We wanted a band that would have a big sound and would keep guests on the dance floor all night. We booked CTO Tribeca over a year before our wedding in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic after reviewing their videos online. We were a bit nervous because we had never heard their sound in person but when my parents eventually went to a CTO showcase it became clear that their online videos didn't even come close to their AMAZING in person sound! Devon, the band leader, was so professional and easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding. On the day of, Tribeca's vibe was incredible. They played during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and numerous wedding guests told us they were the best band they ever heard. They kept everyone on the dance floor all night and made sure to incorporate our music taste into the set. Our favorite part of the night was when they played our request, Mr. Brightside, as the final song and brought us onto the stage for it! You absolutely cannot go wrong booking them!!!
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Music to our eyes to read this. Thank you!Music to our eyes to read this. Thank you!Music to our eyes to read this. Thank you!Music to our eyes to read this. Thank you!Music to our eyes to read this. Thank you!Music to our eyes to read this. Thank you!Music to our eyes to read this. Thank you!Music to our eyes to read this. Thank you!Music to our eyes to read this. Thank you!
Dorothy Sent on 05/03/2023
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Dowe Nelson Wedding
We found CTO through our wedding planner (The Styled Bride...absolutely the BEST). They were flawless in taking care of our reception band booking and great to work with!
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Amazing the girls were so fantastic!!! such a cool vibe
Carmen is amazing to work with.
I hired DJ Chelsea and Barb the drummer. They were absolutely amazing. What a vibe they have.
People are still calling me saying how much they loved them .
Suzanne Sent on 12/16/2022
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Cto was great
Carmen was very easy to work with to book our event. DJ Chelsea was outstanding! I would highly recommend.
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It was my pleasure! We are looking forward to next years event! : )
It was my pleasure! We are looking forward to next years event! : )
It was my pleasure! We are looking forward to next years event! : )
It was my pleasure! We are looking forward to next years event! : )
Bachelors Sent on 11/29/2022
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Five stars
CTO Fifth Avenue was fantastic. The band leader made planning easy, and the crowd loved them.
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CTO Midtown Express Was Fantastic!
CTO Midtown Express was fantastic! Everyone said how great the band was, and the dance floor was packed all night with people from ages 18 to 80! The band was also wonderful playing during the ceremony and the special dances and moments. They were so responsive to all of our requests. We really appreciated how helpful Naeemah was with all the pre-wedding planning. We highly recommend CTO Midtown Express, and we hope we get to hear them play again soon!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you Madeleine! It's was our pleasure to be a part of your amazing celebration!
Thank you Madeleine! It's was our pleasure to be a part of your amazing celebration!
Meg Sent on 11/28/2022
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The best wedding band ever!!!!!
CTO Park Central was absolutely amazing. They played for my sisters wedding so we already knew we were going to be so happy with their service. All of my guests were up and dancing the entire night. The band members were so engaged and just seemed to be so happy the entire time. We could not recommend them more.
Molly Sent on 11/15/2022
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CTO's 5th Avenue is a Hit!
CTO Music Artists' 5th Avenue band was a hit at our wedding! We loved all of the music throughout the night - and we know our guests did too! The band and CTO team were so easy to work with leading up to the big day and provided an incredible soundtrack to our wedding, from the ceremony through the reception. Thank you to Ramona and the whole band for providing such fabulous music throughout the evening!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Molly and Kevin is was our pleasure.
Molly and Kevin is was our pleasure.
Molly and Kevin is was our pleasure.
Molly and Kevin is was our pleasure.
Molly and Kevin is was our pleasure.
Molly and Kevin is was our pleasure.
Maggie Sent on 10/23/2022
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Dance floor was packed all night!
CTO Fifth Ave was amazing! The entire experience was so well organized, from our first inquiry call with Angelina all the way to our wedding day. We loved that they offer continuous music, which meant that we had live music at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Our guests were blown away by the band, people were dancing before dinner and the dance floor was packed until the reception ended! They played hit after hit and made our wedding day so much fun. Definitely recommend!
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Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!! Thank you Maggie!!
Francie Sent on 10/15/2022
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CTO Tribeca is an INCREDIBLE wedding band! Can’t say enough positive things
If you have the chance to book CTO Tribeca, do so immediately! I never heard them before our wedding and booked them based on the extremely strong recommendation of my wedding planner. They did an incredible job at our wedding and multiple people told me they were the best wedding band they’d ever heard. The dance floor was packed from the first song to the end of the evening. My husband isn’t a big dancer so I wasn’t expecting him to be out on the floor much and he was dancing the whole night. The band couldn’t have been easier to work with, were very open to feedback about our favorite songs from their super extensive playlist and were generally awesome. The strings during the ceremony were beautiful and were the only part of the wedding that made my now husband tear up!
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Thank you Francie. It's always rewarding when I client takes the time to say nice things about our talent. For entertainment companies like CTO Music Artists It takes sooooooo soooo sooo much effort in the back ground to keep the whole production solid year after year and your kind words make it all worth it!!!!!
Steven Sent on 10/06/2022
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CTO Park Central - Truly AMAZING!
Brian and his bandmates are OUTSTANDING! We have had countless guests coming and absolutely raving about the band. What a massive contribution to making our special night that much more enjoyable. We cannot express our gratitude enough. Some guests commented on their "front row seats to the concert" or asked "where did we find such talent?" and regarding "the incredible vocals at dinner (and beyond)" and ALL just raved about how great the band and music were. No one didn't mention the band :) Throughout the process, the precise and individualized attention to every tiny and meaningful detail just kept things smooth and easy. They played extra long, non-stop, and kept the party going. I didn't want it to end, and can't wait to book my next event with this band!
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Could not imagine a better band for a wedding!
Here's an excerpt from a letter to CTO after the wedding:
"The band was AMAZING. Full of energy and the dancing never stopped. You get a 10/10. Every aspect of working with you was easy. I’m ready for my next wedding!"
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Thanks James! Thank you for trusting and choosing CTO!!!!
Thanks James! Thank you for trusting and choosing CTO!!!!
Thanks James! Thank you for trusting and choosing CTO!!!!
Thanks James! Thank you for trusting and choosing CTO!!!!
Haley Sent on 09/11/2022
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Keeps you on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG!
CTO GRAND CENTRAL WAS INCREDIBLE! From start to finish they were a perfect band!! They had our friends and family on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG. I have never been to a wedding where the entire crowd was cheering “one more song” when the lights came on in the venue, but Grand Central made that happen! CTO was easy to book with, and the band leader Martin was so easy to talk to and helped work through some obstacles with our ceremony & cocktail hour sound. I would highly recommend this band to anyone looking to have a good time!!!!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!!Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!!Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!!Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!!Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!! Thank you Haley!!!
Jamie Sent on 08/08/2022
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You won’t regret choosing CTO Park Central!
CTO Park Central is truly the best! From the time we booked back in very early 2021, to now, their team was absolutely wonderful to work with and made the entire process so seamless. Our guests have continuously told us how fun Park Central was, and they kept the energy up all night long.
When we were looking to choose a band, since it was in the middle of a pandemic, we were unable to see any bands live at , so we relied on videos on company’s websites/YouTube - this was definitely a challenge. So many of these bands were so talented, but Park Central stood out to us because of the fun and energy they exuded in their video.
We are so grateful to have worked with CTO Park Central - everyone on their team from Angie, in the sales department, to Gloria, the band leader and her amazing team of musicians, to Carmen, the owner, was so responsive and helpful. I highly recommend them for any event - you will not be disappointed!!
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Amazing Band!!
CTO Park Central was everything we could have hoped for! Great to work with & the band was outstanding! Our guests were up and dancing all night. The band never took a break and were very responsive to the action on the floor. Our guests raved about the music and continue to do so.
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We were extremely pleased with every aspect of our dealings with CTO. You were easy to work with and Park Central blew everyone away during the wedding! They were truly amazing and our guests are still raving about them.
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They get the party going!
Steve and High Voltage were truly a pleasure to work with. We were planning an out of town wedding and had some unique needs and Steve helped make it all happen. The band had our guests out on the dance floor all night and everyone had a great time.
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you! Yes Steve is a SUPER NICE Guy as well as very talented. Thank you for choosing CTO!!
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"Best band ever." - everyone
Do it. Hire them. The absolute BEST night of our lives thanks to CTO PC. The consistent feedback from the event was "best band ever" --they made an outdoor wedding in abysmal weather the party of the year!!! We are forever grateful for the crew. From their setlist, we gave a short list of suggestions ("definitelys" and "def nots") and they used it as a guide and just completely knocked it out of the park.
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Wonderful to hear. Art to our eyes and music to our ears to read you review. It was absolutely our pleasure!
Carmen,
EPIC is the word used by the bridal party.
A real wet, gloomy day was brought to a level no one thought possible by this band.
Gloria and Park Central absolutely killed it.
The young folks went nuts on the dance floor and the old ones kept up with them.
Rodger/audio made it happen.
Angie/contracts does a great job.
Got asked “where did you find the band???” about 100 times.
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CTO Music Artists's reply:
Hello Milt, thank you!! We try and comments like yours make it all worth it!
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The greatest wedding band!
CTO Tribeca is the BEST! We had such a great experience working with them leading up to the wedding and they made our wedding day amazing! All of our guests told us that they were the best band they'd ever seen. They kept the dance floor packed all night and gave us a night to remember :) I highly highly recommend them and cannot thank Devon and team enough!
TriBeCa played our daughter’s wedding. They were high energy and AWESOME. Our guests packed the dance floor til the end of the night. We were told by our guests they were the best wedding band of any wedding they have ever been to ! I recommend highly
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you Jan. It was our pleasure to musically satisfy you, family and friends!
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Fabulous Experience from beginning to end!
The entire experience with the from the planning stages to the actual event was fabulous – and very easy. CTO Midtown Express was just spectacular! They are such a talented and dedicated group – and they all love what they do, and it shows. All who attended were nothing by smiles – and we have never had so many folks’ dance at an event!
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Everything was A+. The band was terrific — playing exactly what we requested. Feedback from our guests was consistently complimentary. Service and performance were outstanding.
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Thank you Diane, A+ is always our goal!!!
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Amazing wedding band!
Cto park central were the best! Several people kept telling us they were the best wedding band they had ever heard.
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you for your kind words. The entertainment business is far form easy and reviews such as yours are the sweetest music to our ears. Thank you!!!
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Will bring the house down!
The process was seamless from start to finish! I don’t remember having any hiccups along the way in terms of the booking, payments, etc.
CTO Park Central was spectacular and Gloria (our bandleader) was super easy to work with and flexible to any changes we wanted to make. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the band’s performance and I truly think they made the evening as special as it was. Everyone was dancing pretty much the entire night other than when they were explicitly told to take their seats :).
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Hello Betsy, thank you for your kind words. We love happy clients!!!!!!.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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We keep getting compliments!
We hired midtown express for our wedding and WOW! We had people coming up to us all night telling us how amazing the band was! We were on the dance floor the entire night!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
So nice to hear Emily! Thank you for trusting CTO Music Artists. We are so proud of CTO Midtown Express. We love happy clients!!!
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We hired CTO High Voltage for our wedding in November 2021. It was one of the best decisions we made. They were incredible to deal with from start to finish. Emails were answered with minutes in most occasions. On our wedding night we had some major issues with the timeline(our food vendor's timing was miles off) and the band was incredible at keeping everything going as if that was all as planned, most of our guests did not know there was any issues. Many of our guests complemented the band and others have mentioned how nice it was to have live music. Their talents and professionalism are beautifully matched and we will forever be thankful for their efforts in making our day so special.
CTO Music Artists's reply:
It was really our pleasure. The band leader Steve is a gem with only. a "Can Do" attitude. Thank you for your trust in CTO Music Artists!
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A stellar experience.
CTO was recommended to us by several colleagues. We were put in touch with Angelina Costa, who is a total pro. She listened to each and every desire that the bride and groom had and worked through a variety of solutions to their very particular tastes. She guided us to a truly wonderful sting duo for the ceremony and to CTO Park Central for the reception. Park Central and the glorious Gloria Allende brought the house down and had guests on the dance floor all night. SO talented, SO energetic, SO fun. They took zero breaks (though they're in the contract!), and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. The entire band, from the musicians to the singers, are consummate professionals: they know how to put on a fabulous set. You don't need to wonder if they know how to order the songs, how to set the tone, etc.; they do. In short - we coujld not have been ore satisfied. Bravo.
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you Deb, I'm so very proud of the team and feel so lucky to have such great peeps behind CTO. Your words are the ultimate reward. Thank you!!
Sarah Sent on 11/19/2021
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Yes! You should book this band.
CTO's 5th Avenue band was absolutely amazing... not just their singing and playing but the smiles and joy and energy they added to the mix. The band leader, Ramona, was lovely to work with during preparations for our day and the agency side was also great. I didn't feel pressured to book, like I did when talking to a couple other of the options out there. It's a lot of money for sure, but having a live band is infinitely better than having a DJ. I promise you won't regret having them as part of your day!
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The best wedding band out there!
We had many guests tell us that our band was the best wedding band they have ever heard. The dance floor was full all night. Gloria is wonderful and so easy to work with. Highly recommend!
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Dan P. Sent on 11/02/2021
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Carmen - I cannot thank you, all of the band members, and Ramona enough for a phenomenal job at our wedding. CTO 5th Avenue was spectacular. Booking and planning were easy and the band was very responsive. My husband Eric was in frequent contact with Ramona as he wanted to sing one song and she was a pleasure to work with. We have been getting rave reviews about your performance and feel lucky you came to NY to perform for us! Will definitely recommend you to friends and family. Thank you so much! -Dan
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Your kind words are more than enough thanks. At the end of the day our real charge comes from pleasing our clients so thank you for the highest reward we can ask!
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The absolute best!
Ramona & the entire CTO 5th Ave were absolutely amazing!! We cannot express how thankful we are for them! The music is what really keeps a party going, and our party was perfect because of CTO 5th Ave. Everyone agreed that we chose the best band, and we’ll remember forever. We wouldn't hesitate to refer them to anyone!
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Look no further - fifth avenue is the absolute best!
Wedding planning decision making is overwhelming. This is the easiest decision you can ever make.
FIFTH AVENUE WAS HANDS DOWN THE BEST BAND EVER! I don't even know how to get the excitement across in writing to be honest. My husband and I have been to a TON of weddings, most of which had bands, but no one even held a flame to Fifth Avenue. People are still gonig out of their way 3 weeks later to comment on how it was the best band they've ever seen. One of our guests asked how to look up their tour schedule because she wanted to buy tickets to see them live again!
The insane amount of talent and energy they brought to our wedding made it the most perfect unforgettable night. The number one most important thing for us during our planning was a band because we knew it could make or break the night. Planning in a time of Covid was a little odd because we just had some old videos to base things off of (sounds like they're making new ones as we speak). I think Angie quoted "the lead female vocals are like a combo of Aretha and Lizzo now, don't worry it'll be great" and she had us sold from that moment on. The horns were amazing and the guitarist just blew it out of the water (especially with the ceremony song we asked him to learn very quickly before the wedding day). The variety of music they played and the ability to read the crowd and keep everyone up just proves how amazing they are at what they do!
Angie and Ramona were great to work with. Angie was quick to respond and gave clear answers to make for an easy upfront planning process. She was also super responsive during Covid changes that ultimately resulted in us having to change our date. Ramona exudes warmth and comfort the moment you get on the phone with her. We immediately trusted in her ability to call the shots and felt like she understood how important it was to throw a big fun dance party. To say CTO Fifth Ave knocked it out of the park is an understatement. Every single person was up on the dance floor the entire time - friends and family, young and old, pregnant women, the "no no I don't like to dance" crowd...no joke, no one in their seats--everyone was on their feet! We can't recommend CTO Fifth Avenue enough!
We seriously can't say enough great things (and neither can our guests).
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
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Melcalmadcolb Sent on 10/18/2021
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Our daughter was married at The Ballroom at the Ben and CTO Park Central was our band at the reception and was phenomenal
Our daughter was married at The Ballroom at the Ben in October 2021 and CTO Park Central was our band at the reception and was phenomenal. Way beyond expectations. Made the wedding. They had a two piece instrumental play the cocktail hour and folks came up to me and said how good they were. Band leader Gloria was great to deal with. My daughter loved her approach. The booking process was easy with Angie. We loved being able to see them in the CTO studio before booking. Made it easy to choose. Everyone and I mean everyone at the wedding raved about the band. We would gladly and strongly recommend to anyone. Thanks again CTO Park Central!!
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Best wedding experience
My older sister used the same band, Grand Central, back in 2015 so this was a no brainer to book again! The band was awesome, and everyone loved them! The performance was great as they really kept the energy up the whole time. They kept everyone on the dance floor all night long! And bonus points for them denying the random wife of a second cousin the chance to sing us a song because she is a "professional singer". Forever grateful for that!
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Truly our pleasure! t was an honor to be invited back for a second time!! Franklin Square was a great spot also!! I
Taylor Sent on 10/18/2021
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Thank you so very much for making last night so incredibly special! We can’t tell you the number of guests that not only said how amazing you all were but also asked for your information so I hope you are up for a few more future gigs :). Thank you again for all your help and making an unforgettable memory for us. A truly amazingly talented group of musicians. 10/10 would recommend!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
It was absolutely our pleasure and we really enjoyed performing for you at the The Mill At Anselma! We want to see you on the dance floor soon with all your friends!!! Thank you!
Eleanor Sent on 09/18/2021
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Excellent band , danced all night
This band made the evening. The dance floor was full all night long. We never stopped dancing. The band took a short break when dinner was served but that was it. They learned the song my son and I danced to and it was perfect.
Great assortment of dance music from Motown to disco to fun rock n roll.
Hire them , you’ll be so happy. !!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Eleanor, it was our pleasure being a part of the team that you assembled to help celebrate your family's milestone. As a treat here is a video of Gloria the bandleader of CTO Park Central (your band) singing a big hit: "This is me".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W29d4tNFucY
Thank you for trusting CTO!!!
Tamar Sent on 08/24/2021
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CTO Artists - Park Central
We had an incredible wedding reception thanks to CTO Park Central! Each band member was so talented and our guests were blown away. Many commented that CTO Park Central is the most talented wedding band that they have experienced! At the end of the night the dance floor was packed and it turned into a concert where every one was on their feet enjoying the band!
Gloria was terrific to work with and she made the process very easy for us. We knew we were in great hands with her and we trusted her selection for many of the songs, which couldn’t have been more perfect.
Angie was also great throughout the planning process especially after we rescheduled our wedding. She was kind and offered great counsel since our initial call.
Many thanks to you and the CTO team for creating such a memorable wedding celebration for us! We would recommend CTO Park Central to anyone.
CTO Music Artists's reply:
The pleasure was all ours to help you celebrate. We are very proud of CTO Park Central. Here is a video of Gloria singing "This is Me"! Thank you for trusting CTO with your special event!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W29d4tNFucY
Terri Sent on 08/21/2021
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Amaaaazing!!!!
Hands down, this amped up the wedding 1000%!!!! From the minute they started playing people were pumped!!!!!! So much so I missed dessert!!!!! No one sat down!!!!! Best wedding ever!!!! Thank you so so much!!!!!
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Thank you Terri for your kind words. Very proud of CTO Midtown Express. Here is a quick video of their front vocalists having some fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pG8bYXhxu0&t=2s
Thanks again!!
Cathy Sent on 08/19/2021
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Outstanding Band and Service- CTO Music Artists' Midtown Express
We were happy with every aspect of CTO's service! We used the company's services for both of our children's weddings - our daughter's which took place in 2018 and our son's this past weekend. For both weddings we took advantage of attending CTO bands' showcases which were not only convenient for determining which band best fit our needs, but also wonderfully entertaining! However, in all honesty, Midtown Express was so outstanding at our daughter's wedding, my son and his fiance didn't consider any other group.
Midtown Express is fabulous! Up until my daughter's, we had never been to a wedding where it seemed that almost every guest and the bride and groom were on the dance floor the entire night; they barely took time to eat! It's been almost three years since our first wedding, and those that were in attendance still comment on how much they loved the band. This past weekend's wedding was just as wonderful as the first thanks to Midtown Express. Every guest raved about the music and when my son and daughter in law checked out of the Inn on Sunday, the office staff told them that all of the waiters and waitresses were saying that the band was the best they'd ever heard.
Angelina made booking the band easy as she was very responsive and helpful. It was especially appreciated over this past year and a half as due to COVID our son's wedding date changed multiple times. Virgil is the best! When we first heard Midtown Express at the showcase we thought they were great. However, it was when Virgil came over to our table, introduced himself and said that he would be on top of assessing the room and adjusting as needed so that everybody would want to be up and dancing, that we were sure that his band was the one we wanted. He delivered at both weddings!
It's obvious how happy we are with CTO Music Artists and Midtown Express. We highly recommend their service and Midtown Express speaks for itself every time it plays!
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The reward for us is getting such reviews. It's been our honor and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with everyone!! As an extra treat here are the vocalists of CTO Midtown Express doing one of my favorite songs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pG8bYXhxu0&t=1s
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Book CTO Fifth Avenue Now!
We booked CTO 5th Avenue for our wedding and they were incredible. They brought the party and our guests were raving about them all night. Ramona was wonderful to work with and their whole team made the entire planning process so easy, even with multiple reschedules for COVID. I am so grateful they were available for our big night - they made our party so much fun.
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you for your kind words! Here are Ramona and vocalists, Jakya & Zahmu including Gloria from one of our other bands.....
Katherine Sent on 06/21/2021
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CTO Tribeca was amazing!
We had CTO Tribeca for our wedding and they were by far one of the best choices we made in our planning! They had the entire wedding up and dancing for the whole reception. They are incredibly talented and brought amazing energy to the reception. Thank you Maylyn for being so easy to work with and thank you to the entire band who absolutely killed it!
Any couples out there having the whole “band vs dj debate?” Yeah, us too! I was in favor of a band and my now husband was petitioning for a dj. After a lot of persistence and promising to dedicate my whole tax return to the expenditure, he reluctantly caved and we went with CTO Midtown Express. The day after the wedding he told me: “You were right about one thing, and wrong about another. You way over ordered on desserts, but damn was that band good!” Still not convinced? If you’re worried about whether they can cover a variety of songs, we chose a raspy white dude for our first dance (Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats), a British piano player for our father daughter dance (Elton John), and wanted to end the night with a New Orleans style second line parade to the bus. Let me tell you- they nailed them all! Plus they don’t take breaks, just roll from one song immediately Into the next, and their band leader Virgil is so professional and friendly. At least four guests came up to me and asked who they were. So to recap- if you’re having the band vs dj debate- trust your spouse to be and go with CTO Midtown Express!!
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Thank you Kristen!! We are very proud of Virgil and his team!
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An absolute pleasure on every level! Our guests raved about the band all night and in the days to follow. Especially during this year of uncertainty, this organization was a source of professionalism, organization and serenity, which can be rare things in the wedding planning industry even during a normal year!
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It was true my our pleasure! On behalf of CTO Tribeca it myself thank you!
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We are Hyde Photography and we had the pleasure of photographing a wedding that CTO played. Because of the pandemic, it's been over a year since I've seen live music at a wedding, so it was a real treat when I got to hear your band play. They were super professional, always checking in with me about what event was coming up next. That means the world to us photographers because we never want to miss a speech, dance, or cake cutting. On top of that, they played their hearts out! I could tell that everyone was giving it their all! Thank you!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you so much Seth, it was great to work with you to help our mutual client celebrate their special day. We hope to see you again soon and encourage all to check out your amazing work on your web site!!
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Amazing band and company!!
Marvin and his band were absolutely incredible at our wedding over the weekend! we had so many compliments on our band and the lead singers voice. CTO is incredible to work with! Super responsive, professional, and amazing to work with! Highly recommend them for any event!
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We booked CTO Grand Central because of how awesome they were when they played at my brother's wedding 9 years ago. They were just as incredible as we all remembered and we have gotten so many compliments about how great our band was. They got the party started right from the beginning and got everyone on the dance floor immediately following our first dance. Our guests barely sat at their tables all night. They were super flexible and accommodating for any requests that weren't on their original songlist, and they really can play any and all genres of music. Martin was great to work with during the planning process and scheduling the entire night down to the minute. Will definitely be recommending them to everyone!! Thanks for the party of the year!
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Thank you Sarah for your kind words. We also worked well with Deena at your venue. We purchased special mic breath shields at the request of the venue to ensure extra safety! It was a pleasure helping you celebrate!!
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CTO Grand Central Wedding Band
CTO Grand Central blew us and our guests away. We had a 150 person wedding earlier this month. I'm very judgmental when it comes to wedding music---I can't stand anything cheesy or playlists that only resonate with 16-21 year olds minus a few cliché ballads thrown in that cause half the room to stay at their tables. I can't put into words how satisfied I am with CTO Grand Central. The bandleader Martin was incredible to work with. They truly did offer a customized experience - we talked at length about song selection, vibe, and the itinerary down to the minute. Their pianist Brian knocked it out the park during the ceremony by arranging Beatles, Lana Del Rey, and Guns N Roses songs per our request. The rendition of Burning Love they arranged for the reception intros was INCREDIBLE. The acoustic dinner music was beautiful and completely differentiated ours from most weddings. And most importantly, they got the party going fast and never let up. The dance floor was packed the whole night and the set list appealed to EVERYONE. Even folks that aren't dance floor people still gathered and sang along. No one stayed at their tables...it was perfect. I can't recommend CTO Grand Central enough. They made our day so much more memorable.
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Thank You Tyler!! We especially enjoyed being on the team at the Pomme with Michelle and Casey who were very easy to work with, it was our pleasure performing for you!!
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CTO Grand Central were amazing!!! They have a list of 400+ songs and are a very versatile band!! Even during COVID we had to ask to only have 5 pieces and they continued to work with us and send 5 band members to play. They were beyond incredible! You’d be crazy not to book them!!!!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you so much Alyssa! We are in this to win and that means our goal is happy clients!! Thank you for trusting CTO!
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World class company and band!
We worked with Carmen at CTO and had CTO Tribeca as our band for our wedding. Being in the industry, I know of many other similar industry vendors and no one compares to the team, customer service, and product at CTO. Carmen was a pleasure to work with in helping us select the perfect entertainment for our wedding. He is professional, very knowledgeable, has a ton of experience, and was a lot of fun to work with throughout the process. Maylyn, the lead of CTO Tribeca was awesome. She was so much fun to work with in selecting the music for our wedding and all the traditional introductions, dances, and speeches. Maylyn made the process easy and exciting. All of our guests loved CTO Tribeca and they kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. They have a great energy and do such a great job in playing music from various genres. We were truly impressed by the variety of music they were able to play and included on their list. They also will learn a few songs for your wedding if it is not already on their list. They made it easy and kept the party going all night. They were also great in their timing of everything with regards to introductions and dances. I would highly recommend the CTO team, Carmen, Maylyn and CTO Tribeca for any wedding or celebration. They are world class at what they do and we were thrilled to have them at our wedding.
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Amazing! Absolutely awesome!
Anthony & I are beyond thrilled that we selected CTO World Entertainment Producations and Park Central as our band for our wedding 🙂 Park Central was absolutely amazing!! They had our guests up and moving from beginning to end!! They played an awesome set of music and were super entertaining to watch as well. Each band member is beyond talented. We still have guests telling us how awesome the band was and it was the most they have ever danced at a wedding!!
The entire experience from watching a showcase to booking a band was super easy and fun!! We couldn't have asked for anything more!! I keep wishing for other people I know to get married so I can recommend CTO artists!! We truly loved what Park Central brought to our wedding!!
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Lauren & Anthony 🙂
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you Lauren and Anthony! We are very proud of CTO Park Central. Looking forward to getting back to normal so we can help everyone celebrate again!
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Amazing band!
What a great band! I'm used to seeing one main singer in a band, but almost all of them sang and they all had amazing voices and energy. Cannot recommend enough!
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Stop what you're doing and hire CTO Tribeca!
All I can say is WOW!! We knew CTO Tribeca would be an incredible band from the moment we listened to them at the showcase. Our wedding guests continuously commented to us throughout the evening how amazing they are, and it was evident by how many of us stayed on the dance floor for the duration of the evening! My sister worked with CTO Manhattan over 15 years ago, and when it came time for us to select our wedding band, we knew we’d be in great hands with the CTO family. We’re so thrilled with Tribeca’s performance, and Tribeca's band leader Maylyn was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Thank you CTO Tribeca for helping us create such wonderful memories and keeping our guests on their feet!
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CTO 5th Avenue is an incredible value
We could not be happier with CTO 5th Avenue, who were spectacular. Bandleaders Ramona and Bryan were fantastic and responsive in all of their pre-wedding communications with us, as was Angie, our contact with CTO.
The performance from 5th Avenue was, without exaggeration, a magical experience we will never forget. 5th Avenue was the primary reason we were able to do exactly what we wanted on our wedding day: throw our guests an amazing party. 5th Avenue provided music for our ceremony (keys and guitar), cocktail hour (keys and sax), and reception (a seven piece band). The band played their hearts out and played songs from a truly impressive array of genres. They had people dancing even before dinner was served and kept the dance floor packed for three straight hours. No one wanted to sit down or take a break because each song was as good or better than the last!
Everyone we have spoken to since the wedding has told us that 5th Avenue was the best wedding band they have ever seen, or they did not know wedding bands could be that good, or asked for the band’s contact information for their own weddings. This band was an incredible value and we recommend them without reservation.
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you for the kind words Zach! The band had an absolutely fantastic time celebrating with your family and friends! Thank you for letting us be a part of your day. Now, go enjoy your time as newlyweds!! :)
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Thank you CTO
You will not be sorry working with CTO. Carmen and his team delivered on every single promised element and then some. Being the father of the bride and in the entertainment business I can only describe how the CTO Manhattan band sounded in a single word, AWESOME! It raised the whole event up to another level. A level where almost all of the 130 guests were on the dance floor continuously. I would recommend CTO not only because of the band but also how easy and efficient they were to work with. A solid 5 out of 5 stars!
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Phenomenal Band That Keeps Dance Floor Packed
Virgil and the rest of Midtown Express are incredibly talented musicians who know how to keep the energy of the party going. They read our wedding crowd really well and kept the dance floor packed all night. Even though The Barnes Foundation where we held our wedding forbids subwoofers and requires the volume to be a bit lower to protect the artwork, we honestly could not tell because the band sounded so great. Our friends and family cannot stop talking about our phenomenal band - one person even asked if Midtown Express recorded a CD that she could buy! The band also did a great job at learning two new songs for us. There is absolutely nothing that we would change about our experience with Midtown Express because their talent, professionalism and responsiveness was incredible from start to finish.
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Best Wedding Band Ever
Fantastic Band! All of our guests told us it was the best wedding band they have ever heard! CTO was amazing from the first phone call to the amazing performance! Can’t recommend a better experience than CTO!
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Loved our Band CTO - Tribeca!
CTO Tribeca was amazing, we cannot stop raving about them to anyone who will listen! They were so easy to work with leading up to our wedding and were quick to respond to any questions and adjustments we asked for. The band kept our guests dancing all night, everyone loved them and we continue to hear very positive feedback. CTO is very professional and has great bands, definitely go to one of their showcases to check out their talented musicians.
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Thank you Sue! You and Tom are special to all of us at CTO Artists! We always enjoy Philadelphia Weddings at the Bellevue and am so honored you choose CTO to help create celebration!
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Great Wedding!!!
Had the best time photographing the wedding these guys did two weeks ago . They had EVERYBODY dancing!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Suzanne We enjoyed working with you. I certainly hope you will share some of your great band shots with us! Hopefully we will see them on a gallery at www.SuzanneSennhenn.com !!!
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CTO Tribeca was amazing
CTO Tribeca made our wedding so memorable - all of our guests loved the music and we were able to throw an amazing party because of how great of a job the band did. So fun and really brought energy. Highly recommend!
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DEFINITELY recommend them
I have worked with bands before, some with talent but unprofessional, others professional but not as strong in their skill. CTO has it all and THAT's the kind of band you want. To top it off, Gloria's voice is INCREDIBLE.
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The BEST Experience!
The band was fantastic! They had everyone dancing right from the start. Super professional and more importantly, they were FUN!! Loved every minute, and out guests had rave reviews. Would recommend CTO and our band CTO Tribeca in a minute.
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Thank you for the kind words, Tom! We had a great time celebrating with your family and friends! Best wishes to the happy couple! :)
----Maylyn, CTO Tribeca
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Cto tribeca is out of this world amazing! Best band on the east coast
With that, what more can I say than: WOW! We had the absolute pleasure of working with CTO Tribeca for our wedding on July 13th at Hotel DuPont, and they were nothing short of out of this world. Not only is Maylyn extremely kind and patient as the band leader, she is such a talent and fabulous host. I have had countless people since the moment the band started playing to today ask me who they were and how did I find them. The talent, energy, diverse musical genres, choreography, I could go on and on - from top to bottom I felt as if I was at an amazing show and was rocking out with my closest friends. My husband and I are both professional musicians and had a number of professional musicians from across the country in the room, and everyone was and continues to rave about Tribeca. I'll be honest that one of the things that set CTO Tribeca apart from other bands (and I'm not joking that we easily listened to 75+ from DC to NYC) was they so effortlessly fit together and have GREAT harmonies. They are clearly in tune with one another and a solid team. So many other bands we found rely on being extremely loud and using background tracks for the audience to not realize the core isn't solid. But, this group of performers are the best in the industry. As a singer and performer, I feel SO grateful to have had CTO Tribeca with us on our big day and very much hope to work with them again in the future!
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I was the photographer at the wedding they played
CTO was so much fun to witness! The band was upbeat and lively. Sang wonderfully, and had the crowd on their feet all night!
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Great Wedding Band !
Flora and Rex are on their Honeymoon. Flora asked me to get back to you. So what follows is on behalf of Flora and Rex;
Firstly, Flora and Rex attended one of your “go see the bands” outings and fell in love with the band.
By all accounts the booking was easy, and the band leader worked with Flora and Rex every step of the way.
For the ceremony they even provided lovely live background music that fit the moment and additional music during the cocktail hour.
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People entered the ballroom and heard “DAH BAND” !
Spine tingling !
Songs we all know and love by heart !
Motown Has Come Alive !
THEY WERE GREAT ! ! !
Nothing like a full dance floor to tell you how good the music is !
During breaks, a solo artist would perform beautiful songs at a lower tone so people could eat and talk, really nice. Then Bingo, the band would start up again ! No talking over the mike, just music !
For me personally, I really appreciated the fact that no one with a microphone was talking to the audience, no direction, they just played one great song after another and let the magic happen ! And people loved it ! They could not get enough ! No one left ! No One ! The busses just sat there. People had a ball !
Thank you,
I hope that answers your questions. Would we do it again ? In a heartbeat !
Garr Novick
Father of the Bride, Flora Novick
June 22, 2019
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Thank you for the wonderful feedback. It was our pleasure to be a part of your special day! We wish Rex and Flora many years of happiness together. - Gloria, CTO Park Central
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Outstanding!
CTO Grand Central had our dance floor packed from the beginning of our wedding until the last song. They played songs that kept everyone on the dance floor. They were easy to work with and listened to all our request! Days later and people are still talking about the band!
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Thank you Jenn, such an amazing family! Loved your Dad's speech and the 2 great toasts... the song you picked for your first dance is staying in our song list forever... loved it! We are so honored to have shared such an amazing day with you and your family. Thanks again for all of your hard work in the fine details with David to make the day of your celebration so fun filled!
-Martin, CTO Grand Central Bandleader
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Awesome Band and incredible to work with!
As a wedding Photographer, I see a lot of bands and Entertainment and have to work hand in hand with them throughout the event and CTO was fantastic to work with throughout the process and they kept the party going strong all night long! Can't wait to work with them again! - Gary Nevitt Photography
Tom J. Sent on 06/25/2019
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We worked with CTO Park Central recently at Woodcrest Country Club. We are a video production company (Alliance Video) and they were very accommodating when we needed a feed from their soundboard for our video. They are such talented musicians and all the guests had a great time. I'm sure you will be extremely happy with your decision to have them perform on your special day.
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Made our night! Great music, terrific singing, knew how to tone down during dinner and when to get people out on the dance floor. Loved the conference call before the wedding to exchange ideas and go over the flow of the evening.
Guest were raving!
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It was such a pleasure to share your special day with both of you and your friends and family! The band had a great time too! :)
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Park Central from CTO is just the best wedding band!!!!!
We were thrilled with Park Central at our daughter Sam's wedding. Gloria was soooo helpful and organized before and during the wedding.
Everyone present asked where we got the band from and of course we told them about CTO. We would recommend you very highly.
We were really happy, they made the party a blast, kept the energy high and just knew exactly what they were doing.
I've attached a clip of our daughter Sam singing Night and Day to her groom. Your band provided the perfect backup music.
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Exceptional Performance
As a wedding planner, I have no issue with admitting that sometimes bands can be difficult to work with whether it be communication, performance, etc. I had the opportunity to share a client with CTO Tribeca this past weekend and it was one of the best experiences I've had thus far with a performance group at a wedding.
Not only was the bandleader incredibly thorough and communicative via email prior to the big day, but they were willing to work with me as a coordinator to ensure that the client was happy. As sad as it is to admit, that doesn't often happen for us event planners and so I was thrilled before they even performed with their professionalism.
And then they performed. Y'all, they did such a good job of keeping the couple happy and obliging the song list while also making sure that guests were up on their feet. They took a short break for dinner and there was still a musician up there performing live while guests ate, and then everyone went right back to performing the rest of the night.
My assistant and I even remarked that unlike most bands that play a song and then pause, there was seamless transition from one song to the next. It was very impressive! If you haven't already caught on, I highly recommend Tribeca to any couple looking for a band that'll knock it out of the park!
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Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a such pleasure working with Alex! We always strive to do our best and so excited that we were a part Jessica and David’s amazing celebration! Look forward to our next collaboration!
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Cto tribeca is amazing
We had CTO Tribeca at our wedding, and they are absolutely incredible! They put on a non-stop show for the entire wedding, and never ever take breaks. We had a wedding with 300 guests and all of them were dancing all night long! The dance floor was packed from start to the last second, and that is because of Tribeca. There was barely any room left on the floor, and that is exactly what we wanted. They are the best wedding band in Philly! All of our guests have been calling and texting us how amazing they were. Maylyn, the band leader, is so wonderful and great to work with. She helped us to plan everything perfectly. The entire process with CTO was very organized and easy - which is exactly what a bride needs. I can't thank CTO enough for the party they threw at our wedding! I can only hope I'll be a guest at a Tribeca wedding one day!! THANK YOU!
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We are so happy we went with Park Central - The band members know how to keep everyone on the dance floor the entire night!
On behalf of Andrew and I we would like to say THANK YOU for making our wedding great! Gloria and the band members did a fantastic job of keeping everyone on the dance floor all night long.
Our goal was to optimize dance time and we did! Their ability to read the audience while taking into consideration our requests was amazing. It is a very talented group! Melvin did a fantastic job in his performance - he had the room going crazy, it felt like we were at a live show down in Austin, Texas. Fabulous work! Did I forget to mention the bands exquisite ability to learn songs ? Was the real Leon Bridges there?!
A big thank you again! If someone ever needs a band we know who to recommend - CTO Park Central!
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Thank you for such great feedback!! It was an honor to be a part of your special day. Your friends and family had such great energy!
We wish you many years of happiness together! - Gloria, CTO Park Central
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Great! Professional!
As a coordinator, Gloria, from CTO made my job a breeze. She was a highly attentive and detail oriented band leader that also worked with us to adjust the night as it unfolded to ensure the best for our clients. The band was tons of fun to work with!
Also would love to mention that their sound attendants were beyond professional and went out of their way to help me get ready for the couple to walk down the aisle.
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CTO Midtown Express ROCKS!
CTO Midtown Express is THE BEST. The band is made up of incredible musicians and performers, but also wonderful people who do their best to make your day magical. And do they ever! Our dance floor was packed from the first song to the very last. Thank you so much to Virgil and the rest of the band for making the music at our wedding unforgettable!
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Rachel, thank you for your kind words! Cescaphe's Waterworks is also a great backdrop to make amazing memories! If your ever in Manayunk come by a showcase and we will play your first song "AS" by Stevie Wonder for you again!!
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Highly recommend!
We went to a CTO showcase and quickly decided to book CTO Midtown Express for our wedding. They sounded great, and their energy and perfect song choices kept people on the dance floor all night. And I'm so thankful to them for working on our special requests for swing music and a unique first dance. They were a huge part in making the day so perfect and memorable!
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Hello Stephanie, thank you for your kind words! CTO Midtown Express usually performs at the Annual Red Ball this year 3/30/2019. Reach out to me a month prior and I'll give you guys two tickets on CTO so you can relive the fun with your band!!!
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Awesome wedding band!
CTO Tribeca exceeded all of our expectations as our wedding band. Every single band member was incredibly talented and they brought an energy that couldn’t be matched. From the ceremony, to cocktail hour to the reception, they had us covered. Maylyn, the band leader, was easy to work with, responsive and personable. The band members genuinely seemed to have fun together and their energy was contagious. So many of our guests have reached out to say how amazing CTO Tribeca was...and we agree! We can’t recommend CTO enough.
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Thank You Mara! It will never get old hearing we did a great job! We loved being a part of your celebration!!!
Jennifer Sent on 10/25/2018
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BEST Wedding Band out there!
I have only WONDERFUL things to say about the incredible Park Central band. They were absolutely INCREDIBLE and completely exceeded my expectations. I've heard them twice prior (once at my sister's wedding in 2014, and again at a friend's wedding in 2015),and they are even better in 2018! Gloria is a superstar - and the band is the best I've ever heard. Their song selections were perfect, as were the vocalist associated with our entrance songs, and first dance, and father/daughter and mother/son dances.
Their energy is infectious and contagious and they make you not only want to dance, but make you want to stand there and watch them perform, like you're at a concert! We received basically 100 compliments about them throughout the evening and afterwards, and as the bride and groom, we could not have been happier.
thank you SO much and a huge thank you again to CTO for making our wedding dream come true. :)
CTO Music Artists's reply:
Hello Jennifer, Thank you for your wonderful review. Gloria as well as the rest of the team at CTO work so hard to please our clients and when we are recognized it makes it all the sweeter.
Stephanie Sent on 10/10/2018
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We booked Park Central a year and a half before our wedding after seeing them at one of the showcases. It was the best decision we made! We know it was far back to book, but we didn't want to miss out on getting them. Gloria was our band leader and was very responsive and accommodating to our meetings. Angie in the office was also responsive and super helpful during the booking process and any questions I had. Back to the band...This band is absolutely amazing!!! Guests were on the dance floor from the minute they started to the last song at the end of the night. My family and friends keep asking where we got them and who they were and that they never danced so much at a wedding. They played all the requests we asked for and people loved the depth of the horns and the solo from the awesome guitarist! You have to see to know what I'm talking about! All we did was send a few songs that were our style and they filled in the rest. We just trusted them and they met all our expectations and then some! They also don't take breaks which made it great to bop in and off the floor when you needed so you always know you can come back to a song! FYI to brides and grooms out there looking and on the fence... sometimes when you look back and see little things that maybe didn't go the way you wanted, they quickly disappear when guests say it's the best wedding they've been to because of their experience, aka the band!, and you are married and had a great time as well, and that's what really matters!
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We can’t thank Grand Central enough for making the trip to Williamsport to celebrate with us at our wedding reception! We had the best time and so did all our guests. It truly was everything we wanted and more!! The dance floor was packed all night & everyone has been raving about the band since Saturday. It will definitely go down in the books as one of the most epic weddings!!! The band leader is accommodating and they definitely make the day all about you. All of the band members were so sweet and had the best energy! We highly recommend them to anyone looking for wedding entertainment (or for any event).
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We had a wonderful night and the band was GREAT. In fact, we received photos yesterday and were talking about how many people were on the dance floor and how much fun they were having. I sent the following note to Ramona after the big day, "You guys knocked it out of the park. Thank you thank you thank you! We had a blast, as did all of our guests. We knew you would put on a great show and you didn’t disappoint. If we could do it all over again we would not change a thing. Thank you again for lending your talent and flare on our special day. It was unforgettable."
Thanks for all of your help, we'll be sure to suggest CTO Fifth Avenue to anyone looking for live music that everyone will love.
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When we saw CTO Midtown Express at the band showcase last summer, we loved them and knew we wanted them for our wedding. Fast forward a year, and we were blown away by the incredible job they did performing at our wedding. They had everyone on the dance floor practically the whole night – multiple people have said to us that they’ve never seen a dance floor so packed throughout the night. It really is a testament to the amazing job the band did, not only performing, but picking songs that would keep the crowd dancing. We gave them a short list of songs we definitely wanted played, and from what I’ve heard a few guests requested songs as well, all of which were played. They even ended the night by playing Shout – my very favorite wedding dance song - without me asking, and it was just perfect. Everyone we’ve talked to has raved about the band, and we could not be happier with their performance! A special thank you to Virgil, the bandleader, who sent me a nice note the day after the wedding. We would recommend CTO Midtown Express to anyone in the process of planning a wedding!
Mark Sent on 08/22/2018
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Used CTO Park Central for our son's wedding and we could not have been more thrilled. From start to finish the band was professional, musical and probably the finest players and singers I have ever heard assembled for a wedding band. Carmen (the owner) was so easy to work with and Gloria (band leader and lead singer) was very responsive before and during the event and is a terrific singer. They were also perfectly balanced in terms of sound. Not too loud at really any time for anyone. Kudos to the sound man that was included with the band.
Elizabeth Sent on 08/21/2018
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CTO’s Tribeca Band is the absolute best band they offer! We loved them and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who wants to dance the night away at their wedding. Maylyn is very professional and easy to work with. Everyone at our wedding loved Tribeca, the dance floor was crowded all night!
Tara Sent on 08/21/2018
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CTO Tribeca was AMAZING! They were such an important part of making our wedding so much fun! The dance floor was packed the entire night and our guest are still talking about how excellent the band was! We had such a great experience booking with CTO.
Quinn Sent on 06/21/2018
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CTO Tribeca & Maylyn were incredible! We received so many compliments from guests of how amazing our band was -- the dance floor was filled the whole time. I highly recommend!
Ian Sent on 06/20/2018
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We just had CTO Tribeca play at our wedding in Philly and cannot say enough good things about Maylyn and her band. Where to start?
From learning a somewhat obscure song for our first dance, to customizing a playlist that caters to both our tastes and those of our guests, Maylyn and team were top notch from before the day of the wedding and our first contact through to packing away at the end of the night.
But that’s not what made the whole thing so special. The performance just blew everyone away. Why?
First, Franklin Hall is an awesome venue, but as a national monument it has a huge marble statue and a lot of stonework. The acoustics can be challenging. Many bands play there (we go to a lot of events in this space) show up and turn the volume up to compensate. The result is bleeding ears. Tribeca brought electronic drums to reduce the echo, plus their engineer balanced the ensemble so that not only could you hear every note, you could hold a conversation back at the dinner tables.
And the music! We had comments from our guests that ranged from ‘I thought you’d hire the original artist when I heard them start to play’, through ‘best wedding band ever’ to ‘do you think they would play in Boston?’. Whether it was a quieter moment for couples with Maylyn playing a piano/voice solo, to the full 10 piece band (and they may have snuck a couple of extra musicians / singers in because I swear I counted 12) with full horn and rhythm section banging out dance tunes, the dance floor was occupied from our first dance to security clearing the building. Everyone danced, including our octogenarian relatives.
In the words of the late, much missed, Anthony Bourdain:
‘You want this. No, you need it’
Suzanne Sent on 06/04/2018
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CTO Tribeca was absolutely fantastic. Andrew and I have had so many of our wedding guests asking and saying that band was the best I have ever heard. Also, right off the bat guests were on the dance floor during the reception! Our pictures certainly prove it.
Maylyn and her team were so organized and truly listened to our requests for song choices.
If we were to have another wedding celebration we would use CTO Tribeca again!
I just smile about the day and their performance!
Marcy Sent on 05/31/2018
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Grand Central Band was amazing at my daughter’s wedding 5/27/18. Vocals incredible and very talented musicians. A pleasure to deal with and super accommodating. Can’t say enough how wonderful they made the night!!!
Kathryn Sent on 12/06/2017
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This band is absolutely INCREDIBLE. We went to all CTO showcases and loved them all. We ended up choosing Park Central because of their energy on stage and their strong musical focus on pop hits and oldies. However, they can play ANYTHING. I love Luke Bryan, and they learned Move for me the week of my wedding as a last minute request. They also crushhhed it! We had about 300 people at our wedding, and it was evenly split age-wise between our parents friends and our friends and just about EVERYONE was dancing all night. The band made my husband and I feel so special, along with both of our families. They were so pleasant to work with up until the wedding as well which also extremely important. They kept in close contact with my venue coordinator and day-of wedding coordinator, and were so easy to get ahold of. I am very, VERY picky and I will tell you without hesitation that if you choose this band for your wedding, you will not be disappointed!!!
