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Eric Nicolas & One Love

Eric Nicolas & One Love

New York, NY
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    Tessa P. Sent on 11/14/2023
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    Best Wedding Band Ever!

    If I could give One Love Band 10 stars, I would! Working with Melissa and Eric was so easy throughout the entire process. They thought of things I never would have and made sure that the event was a huge success. From the ceremony music, to the cocktail hour, to the full band, everyone was so amazingly talented, energetic, and fun! All of our guests at the wedding told us repeatedly that they were the best wedding band they had ever heard! They picked up on what kind of music everyone was loving and also knew such a wide range of songs that there was something for everyone! If you want your guests to be raving about the wedding for WEEKS after, you should book One Love Band! It was the wedding of our dreams!
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    Alexandra I. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Incredible band!

    One Love was incredible at our wedding in October, our guests are still raving about them! Melissa and Eric were so communicative in the months leading up to the wedding and helped my fiancé and I with suggestions regarding our music choices and even our timeline! Our first dance, Mother/Son dance and Father/Daughter dance were all in different genres, but the performance of each song was incredible. One Love even took the time to learn songs that were not on their HUGE song list to play songs that had special meanings to our families. Our guests did not stop dancing the whole time. From the beginning to the last song played it was incredible. I cannot recommend One Love Music enough!!
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    Paul H. Sent on 12/20/2023
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    Exceptional from Start to Finish

    We saw One Love at a friend's wedding and we decided that we wouldn't have a band at our wedding if we couldn't get One Love. They were exceptional throughout every step of the process — going above and beyond what I would expect from a vendor. They basically functioned as our defacto wedding planner for a large part of our process; and their expertise (from venue selection, to course timing) was truly invaluable. This is to say nothing of the music, which is untouchable. They don't take breaks, they cover all genres, they crushed our first dance, and were, without question, the biggest hit of the evening. Most importantly, they really seem to be having a great time up there. Incredible energy. Tons of smiles. This is your most important vendor, gang! They make it SO easy!!!!
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    Samantha C. Sent on 09/07/2023
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    The best wedding band EVER!

    I couldn't recommend One Love Band more highly...they were INCREDIBLE at our wedding! Melissa and Eric were a dream to work with throughout the whole process, and the full band was so talented, energetic, and fun! We were especially grateful that they learned and played our first dance song exactly like the recording, since we had fairly complex choreography. They learned and played multiple songs just for us, including for parent dances and our ceremony music -- they are so committed to making your wedding entertainment fully personalized and exactly what you envision. Multiple guests at our wedding told us during and after the party that they were the best wedding band they had ever heard/seen! Absolutely book One Love Band if you want to have the fun and memorable wedding of your dreams!
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    Roya Y. Sent on 09/16/2023
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    WOW!!! The wedding music of our dreams!!!

    We dreamt of an epic dance party for our wedding and One Love made it happen!!! We had SO much fun dancing to incredible live music with all of our friends and family - they all loved the music and kept telling us so!!! We could have kept dancing all night. Throughout the planning process from the very beginning, One Love worked closely with us to brainstorm our music goals, fine-tune our set list and first dance requests, and then beautifully executed everything!!! In addition to our reception music, One Love organized beautiful acoustic music for our garden ceremony with guitar and violin, coordinated the music timeline with our catering team with incredible detail, and provided so much reassurance for us leading up to and on our wedding day. The raging dance party at the end of our wedding will forever be the best wedding memories for us!!! We truly could not imagine wedding day without this band. THANK YOU for helping us create the perfect wedding, we love you guys!!!
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    Greg B. Sent on 09/09/2023
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    Best band of all time

    Best band of all time. If you wedding planning, stop what you’re doing and hire One Love. They go above and beyond to provide the best musical experience, period. Eric truly has a superpower to curate music on the spot that totally energizes the room and provides the perfect vibe for any moment.
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    Marc L. Sent on 08/24/2023
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    Amazing night - Private residence, Newport, RI 8/19/23

    You guys were amazing. From the Janis Joplin early on in the evening we knew we were in for a treat and that kept going all the way to Proud Mary at the close with tons of Phish and Dead, per our request, in between. At least thirty people came up to me personally last night to tell me how awesome they thought you were and how much they loved the setlists and about as many instagram posts and texts the day after said the same and they keep rolling in. From the start, you were great to work with and have amazing range, and, of course, we especially appreciate you working out how my wife and I could join you to perform our first song on stage before we moved to the dance floor. Everyone had an amazing night and you kept the party moving with great energy the whole time. Thank you from a very happy bride and groom.
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    Ali F. Sent on 08/20/2023
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    One Love is Phenomenal!

    We wanted a band that would bring the house down and this band delivered and more. From our first call with Melissa and Eric to set the tone of our wedding to our final song (joining the band on the stage), they were absolutely phenomenal in every single way.

    We wanted a party that was full of great dance music and amazing vibes in which our guests would be rocking on the dance floor all night – and they were! Whenever we needed help with a special song, Melissa and Eric were quick and helpful to recommend some great choices.

    Not only were Melissa and Eric so easy to work with, helping us craft the perfect set list and tone of our wedding, but also the music and talent of the band was just fabulous. Guests were coming up to me during the wedding asking, “Who is this band? They are the best music I’ve ever heard at a wedding!”

    One Love was also amazing during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and hora, and we couldn’t be more grateful to entrust these guys to anchor our wedding – We’ve been to many weddings and One Love was truly the most incredible band.
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    Rebecca S. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    The best wedding band ever!

    Absolutely blew us away! One love curated the most perfect night of songs- Melissa and Eric took the time to talk to us to understand our preferences/vibe and took that and put together the ultimate night of music. Our guests STILL talk about how amazing the band was. Their energy is unmatched and absolutely made it the party we dreamed of.
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    Amanda S. Sent on 06/26/2023
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    If you want a packed dance floor, just hire them

    I got married at Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington, CT this month. The owner of our venue recommended One Love to us on multiple occasions so we decided to reach out! We were super impressed by how personable and detail oriented they were from our first call. We did not have the opportunity to see them play in person but we did watch them on YouTube, read there impressive reviews and decided to hire them! We are so happy we did. Not only was the music amazing, they helped us to create a schedule for the day that kept the energy going through dinner. They were happy to hop on as many calls as we needed leading up to the day and were incredibly responsive. So many of our guests came up to me on the dance floor to scream in my ear "this band is amazing how did you find them!?" If you want a packed dance floor, just hire them.
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    Tobias A. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Best decision

    One Love was incredible. They made our big day everything we wanted it to be.
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    Sonja F. Sent on 12/11/2023
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    Even better than your dreams

    Look no further, you have found your wedding band! OneLove was beyond exceptional and an absolute dream to work with. From our very first call, I knew we'd found true partners in bringing our musical vision to life. I heard a lot of brides say something like "don't expect your band to actually play what you want," and this is absolutely NOT the case with OneLove. They completely tailor the experience and the music to your vision, and they executed it to perfection. We had two ceremonies and a reception at the Ocean House in Westerly RI. OneLove provided music for the entire weekend. The ceremonies very different vibes - one Jewish ceremony with traditional music; one secular ceremony with Beatles and Taylor Swift; and the guitar/violin duo for both had everyone in tears. For our wedding party, they were extremely accommodating for some special requests, including a guest singer for our first dance; an acoustic performance; and working with a prerecorded medley for the father-daughter that they faded seamlessly into their own set at the conclusion of the dance, completing my vision for the moment perfectly. What I loved most about working with OneLove is how much they emphasized the flow and mood of the evening. They reacted do dynamically to our guests while never losing sight of our vision. Their singers for each song are chosen for their ability to match the style of iconic hits, so you basically feel like your favorite artist is singing the hits live for you. All of our guests were RAVING about the band afterwards, truly we heard it nonstop. I can't recommend OneLove enough for their consummate professionalism and truly epic performance.
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    Carey C. Sent on 08/08/2023
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    Amazing Band!

    We had an incredible experience with Eric, Melissa and One Love at our wedding at the Misquamicut Club in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. They put together a group of highly talented musicians that perfectly met our vision, from playing beautiful instrumentals at our ceremony through to fun dance / sing-along songs at the reception. Stephanie, Joe, and Bill were fabulous! Throughout the process they were very professional, readily available, flexible, and listened to what we wanted. They have a very extensive playlist and were able to perform every song we requested. They were very engaging and interactive, read the crowd, and played music that had everyone dancing and singing. They are top notch musicians and created an awesome atmosphere. It was a pleasure working with you, thanks again!!
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    Anne M. Sent on 06/08/2023
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    Best band of all time

    Melissa, Eric, and the group of incredibly talented musicians are off the chart incredible! We were married June 3 and had a blowout dance party at New York Botanical Gardens that was unmatched. We had a full dance floor before dinner that continued for FOUR straight hours. They can play EVERYTHING from Jazz, Ballads, Rock, Country. We asked for special songs played by the string trio for the ceremony and they covered our favorite Billy Joel song for a truly unique and one-of-a-kind recessional. We had several calls leading up to the big day where Melissa and Eric listened to our every desire and matched it. I thought it would be good but they exceed all of my expectations. Our wedding guests all said the same thing: "This band is amazing!" My wedding was the best day of my life and they were very much a reason!
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    Eric B. Sent on 11/17/2022
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    Onelove was amazing!

    OneLove was FANTASTIC. Not only were they tight and incredibly talented musicians, but the entire experience was flawless. Great music, great people, incredibly easy to work with. Melissa (the band's manager) was very communicative throughout the process, and provided the most comprehensive song list of any band that we spoke to. They were especially receptive to special requests, and made the entire evening personal and special.

    My wife and I cannot recommend them enough for your wedding!!!!

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    Amazing Wedding Band!

    I cannot say enough great things about this wedding band. We have previously seen them 3 times, and they outperformed each time. They truly made our wedding extra special and they were an absolute pleasure to deal with. 10/10 would recommend.
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    Norah W. Sent on 12/30/2022
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    Best band ever!

    One Love played at my sisters wedding in 2018 and my husband and I chose our wedding date based on when they were available in the fall of 2022. Need I say more? They were FANTASTIC. Truly incredible musicians willing and able to play ANYTHING (all types, many languages…they literally told us “we will learn any song you want for your wedding”). They played a slowed down version of our favorite Red Hot Chili Peppers song as our first dance and I’ll never forget it. Planning and coordinating with them was seamless and stress free. The biggest feedback we’ve gotten from guest is “OMG YOUR BAND.” Everyone was still dancing up until the last minute. They brought the energy in the best way.
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    Maria S. Sent on 01/02/2024
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    Book them asap!

    One Love was fantastic, from their intentional communication throughout the process to preparing our special requests. They created the perfect setting with beautiful ceremony music and working with our friends to coordinate our first dance song and on the "MC" duties, we couldn't recommend them enough!!
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    Brittany C. Sent on 12/30/2022
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    Do your guests and wedding a favor... book Eric Nicolas & One Love!

    An absolute dream to work with. Couldn't recommend Eric Nicolas & One Love more. We debated going with one of the more "well known" agencies at first, but something about that process felt too impersonal for our liking (which is a vibe we tried very hard to steer clear of entirely). Guests haven't stopped raving about how good our band was (from the 'core' group of 30-somethings all the way to my 75+ year old aunt). Melissa also helped us coordinate a string trio add-on at the 11th hour for our ceremony when we had to make a few last-minute changes due to inclement weather. If you care about your guests having a great time and are looking for a band that will actually heed your (many) special requests, take our advice and book Eric Nicolas & One Love. You won't regret it.
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    Kate B. Sent on 07/12/2022
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    Amazing band

    We hired One Love for our wedding day. We loved them! The best band around!!! We’ve gotten a lot of requests for their info in the future. Thank you for an awesome night!

    Eric Nicolas & One Love's reply:

    Thank you Kate! It was such an honor to be a part of your beautiful day. We wish you and Mike the best - stay in touch!
    Melissa
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    Nate D. Sent on 12/28/2022
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    One Love is the GOAT!!!

    Having been to 40+ weddings over the past 10 years, I've seen a lot of wedding bands. So when it came time for a band for our own wedding, we had high standards and asked around and got a recommendation from a friend about One Love. All I can say is wow! Not only in my opinion are they the best wedding band I've ever seen, but every single one of our guests who we spoke to after said the same thing - best band ever!

    They were incredibly easy to work with, super responsive to our requests (I.e. play some songs and not others, keep music quiet during dinner, timing of first dance etc), and flexible and understanding navigating a long journey to get to our venue. Most importantly they absolutely brought the house down! The party was rocking all night with their incredibly talented musicians. They have a massive range of genres and they nail it with every one.

    I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for a band, and I promise you that they will blow you away.

    Thank you One Love for making our night something to remember!!!

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    Megan V. Sent on 12/30/2022
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    Hands down best wedding band

    One Love is the best wedding band we could have asked for! We had our wedding at Bryant Park Grill in May 2022 and selected the 8 piece band package with horns. One Love was super communicative throughout the process as well as working with Linda & Tom at BPG. Eric played beautiful Beatles instrumentals throughout our ceremony and we had a jazz trio for our cocktail hour. The band has incredible range and can prepare special songs on your request. We had multiple guests after our wedding ask who the band was so they could recommend for friend and family member's weddings because the dance floor was out of control! Thank you One Love for being the absolute best.
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    They Rocked In All Respects

    One Love was such a hit at our wedding! It's a pleasure to work with a band that is professional, responsive, and talented. One Love excelled in all of these areas, which made for a truly memorable wedding experience.

    The music was a highlight of the night and everyone had such a great time listening to One Love. They catered to our and our guests' preferences and kept the party going all night long.

    One Love was the perfect choice for our big day and will be for yours too. If you're looking for a wedding band that will keep the party going and create unforgettable memories, we would definitely recommend One Love.
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    Wow, the best of the best!!

    We don’t have enough good things to say about One Love. We hired One Love as our wedding band, and they were extraordinary in every way from start to finish. Professional, talented, experienced - and incredible listeners! They surprised us with a song by my husband’s favorite band during the reception - what a moment.

    The dance floor was packed until the very last second. They crushed the music (both in selection and performance) and delivered the greatest energy and vibe we never imagined was possible.

    They made our wedding an absolute blast - every single guest was raving afterward. One of the best decisions we made for our wedding, I can’t recommend One Love highly enough.

    Thank you, Eric, Melissa, and One Love team! Best and most fun night of our lives!
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