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Karly Sent on 03/10/2025The a-list is worth every penny!
We honestly had the best wedding vendors and I would book all of them again in a heartbeat. But if I could ONLY book one of my vendors again - it would be the band. We booked The A List through Downbeat and I can honestly tell you that they were the best wedding band anyone has ever heard and they were worth every penny.
They provided the music for our whole day - ceremony, cocktail hour, reception; and I honestly have no notes. They were SO talented, SO easy to work with, had SUCH stage presence. They had the perfect balance of crowd interaction and they truly kept the energy up all night.
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Jessica Sent on 11/07/2024Best Wedding Band We Could Have Asked For!
We were absolutely blown away by Gold Standard at our wedding! They exceeded every expectation and were a massive hit with us and our guests, bringing an energy and level of talent that turned our day into something truly unforgettable. The feedback we received was an 11/10 across the board – everyone was talking about how amazing they were!
Greg and I, along with many of our guests, have attended weddings featuring celebrity performances from artists like John Mayer and Flo Rida, yet everyone agreed that Gold Standard was by far the best band they’d ever seen. Their skill, versatility, and connection with the crowd created such an electric atmosphere; we genuinely wished we could have them following us around, making every moment feel as special as they made our wedding day.
If you're considering them for your event, don’t hesitate – they are worth every bit and more! We wouldn’t think twice about reaching out to them again for future events. -
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Aimee Sent on 11/03/202410/10 Vibes, 3/10 Attention To Detail
These guys were AMAZING. They really brought the energy. However, they send you a music questionnaire prior to wedding day so they can play all the songs and music you like. I worked on this questionnaire for 4 days straight so I could curate the perfect vibe that would match my husband, our guests and myself. I even put in some example playlists I created specifically for them to reference, as well as important and meaningful songs my dad and husband had asked for. They sadly played none of them. Not even the 3 meaningful songs my family was looking forward to hearing. If they are unable to play the music based on their skillset, totally understandable. But there was no communication that there were any issues. They are too good and too expensive to just completely ignore a questionnaire they send out for their clients to fill out. If you want today's top 100, they absolutely crush it. If you want to hear a few other things than Bruno Mars putting his pinky finger to the moon, make sure you know they can pull that off before you hire them. -
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Julia Sent on 08/01/2024Incredible Experience Working with Downbeat / AMFM!
Downbeat absolutely rocked the house!!! I worked with AMFM for my wedding, and they went above and beyond. Their energy was unmatched, the song choices were exactly the vibe we requested, and the kept the crowd on the dance floor the entire night. In addition to the band members unbelievable talent, the administrative team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Downbeat and AMFM for your next event! -
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Martina Sent on 12/14/2023No one else is like Downbeat Agency!
What to say about Downbeat Agency? They are the Best in the industry! Worked with different bands (Soultones, Gold Standard) and they always exceed their work e.v.e.r.y. time! From their Singers, Musicians, MCs, DJs, and Techs it's a true party if Downbeat is in the house! -
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Brandon Sent on 06/29/2023
Best Wedding Entertainment Ever
We hired Downbeat Entertainment for our wedding this past May and they were ABSOLUTELY incredible. We had a string quartet for our ceremony, cocktail hour guitar/vocals, the A-List as our wedding band, and an after-party DJ. Each part of the night went off without a hitch and all of the musicians were phenomenal. Downbeat was extremely professional to work with and even took custom requests. My wife and I met and lived in New Orleans, and we wanted a second line at our wedding in California. We worked with the band and the horn section, and they learned several second line songs just for our entrance music and paraded around with all of us! This was definitely a highlight of the night and everyone loved it. They also were very open to the songs we wanted on our playlist for the evening, as well as the DJ playlist for the afterparty. The string quartet for our ceremony played the music we requested and it sounded beautiful! It truly brought a special touch to our ceremony. We continue, even a month out, to get compliments about The A-List and how ridiculously talented they were. They brought so much energy and fun to the night and got people out on the dance floor that usually don't dance! I would recommend The A-List and Downbeat to anyone and wish we could have a second wedding just to hear them again! -
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Hannah Sent on 06/05/2023Downbeat rocked!
Downbeat Agency and the Soultones CRUSHED it at our wedding! Our guests have not stopped talking about how much fun they had dancing and celebrating with the Soultones. They were easy to work with and super high energy. We especially appreciated them learning a few extra songs that were special to us. We will definitely recommend them to all our friends and family! -
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Jeff Sent on 03/29/2023Downbeat Agency and The A-List Band are the absolute BEST!
Downbeat was incredibly easy to work with during the lead up to our reception. We had the A-List band and from the first note until the last encore the band was amazing and had the party hopping all night long! If you are on the fence just do it. Have the horns, singer, rhythm, the full band! So worth it and loved dancing all night long! Thank you to Downbeat agency and the A-List band! -
Kristen Sent on 03/01/2023
Not just any wedding band.... Extraordinary
The Soultones were the absolute best!!! Our guests are still talking about the band and how amazing they were, and how the dance party was like something they have ever experienced before. Would highly recommend them to any family, friend, or stranger. Electric performance and wish we could relive that special evening! -
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Dylan Sent on 02/21/2023Our guests are still raving!
This review is long overdue. We had AMFM perform at our wedding on May 29, 2022 in Malibu and they were out of this world! My husband was very concerned about having a band vs. DJ because he didn't think it would be as "cool" but my parents both insisted we have a band - WE ARE SO HAPPY with the decision we made. AMFM got everyone on the dance floor from the moment the party started and they stayed through the end of the party. We literally still have wedding guests telling us "YOUR BAND WAS AMAZING" on the regular. On top of this, Diego and Joel were so easy to communicate with leading up to our big day. 10/10 would recommend them again and again. -
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Emily Sent on 01/30/2023Incredible!
The band was exceptional, and everyone had the best time dancing. People are still raving about the band weeks later. Best money we spent in our wedding budget -
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Nicole Sent on 12/09/2022
Best Wedding Band Ever!
We had Soultones perform at our wedding and it truly made the night fun for all of our guests. The whole band was incredible! The musicians were down on the dance floor with guests and they really got everyone involved. The wedding was a few months ago and we still have people commenting on how great the band was. Their song choices were perfect and everyone was out of their seats as soon as dinner was over. Working with downbeat was so easy and seamless. I can’t recommend them enough. We also finished the night with a silent disco with our DJ Joel and it was the perfect ending. You will not regret having them perform at your event! -
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Kelly Sent on 11/29/2022Wedding Band, DJ, Ceremony Musicians
This is the easiest review I have ever written.
My husband and I were married on 11.19.22, and we hired Downbeat musicians for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and for our reception - specifically the band- Soultones.
Every single musician — from the ceremony musicians, to the cocktail hour pianist, to the DJ, MC, and especially the band, Soultones- was absolutely incredible.
So many guests including my parents, closest friends, and family came up to me and said Soultones was the best band they had ever seen- not just wedding bad- “the best band.” Their voices are incredible, unbelievable musicians on the piano, sax, guitar etc., and they are so high energy and really get all the guests into it. Our dance floor was packed all night!
Thank you again for everything- especially to Soultones- for making our reception so fun & unforgettable!
If you are thinking of hiring a band for your wedding- look no further - hire Soultones with Downbeat- you will be SO happy you did!
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Alice Sent on 11/12/2022
Completely blown away by the A-List
Live music was a high priority for my husband and I for our wedding. We were recommended Downbeat from our amazing wedding planner Paola Franco from Say I Do to Details. We decided to hire the A-List (full band plus string quartet) after watching some of their videos and loving the way they performed “Higher Love” by Whitney Houston. We had also seen videos on Downbeat’s Instagram and really liked how performers were able to not only put on a great show but also interact with and work the crowd.
Even with high expectations, we were completely blown away on our wedding day. The entire band, vocalists, quartet, DJ were nothing short of amazing - their sound, energy and professionalism. We also really enjoyed their take on our first dance song, “Back at One” by Brian McKnight. (Side note: I don’t know if learning songs that you request is typical for all wedding musicians, but it was definitely a plus!) Our guests were all raving about how incredible the performers were.
End to end our experience with Downbeat was fantastic. Diego and Joel, the executive and event directors were very nice and helped us understand how to bring our music vision to life - for example, we originally weren’t sure if we wanted the string quartet but are so glad we added them. They also ended up playing for our ceremony.
Thank you so much Downbeat and the A-List! We would be truly honored to have you back for another life milestone. -
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Brooke Sent on 11/07/2022The BEST Wedding Band!!
We discovered Collective NYC and Downbeat Agency via a vendor recommendation site and took a leap booking them without any personal recommendations - a decision that turned out to be the best one of our entire wedding! Our wedding was in Boston and after not being super impressed with any of the local options available for our date we widened our search. I am not exaggerating when I say we were absolutely blown away by Collective NYC! We hired them for cocktail hour, reception, and after party DJ music and they were so incredible the entire day! The band not only sounded amazing, but did a great job reading the room and was super professional. The dance floor was packed all night! We felt like we had a lot of opportunities to collaborate on the set list and make sure we were going to hear our favorite songs - something very important to us. We have had countless guests rave to us about them and our wedding planner said they were the best wedding band they’ve ever heard. They were a splurge for us, but worth every penny - they were incredible and truly made our wedding a party!
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