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Sam W. Sent on 01/19/2020

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Sugah Rush (via the Hank Agency) delivers the goods

Sugah Rush (via the Hank Agency) played the large holiday employee party (400-500 people) at our school. They were easy to book. Provided very clear stage plots of tech riders. They were flexible and allowed us to share some backline for a few small employee opening acts. (They can provide their own sound system but we already had that covered.)

The band was nice as could be before and after the show. And the three sets they played were NON-STOP STOP killer party tunes! VERY tight band. GREAT singers & players. Having both male and female singers really opens up the catalog and lets them cover a huge spectrum. They even wandered out into the audience during a few moments while singing. FANTASTIC stage presence! Sharply dressed. This is at least the second time our institution has hired them and we just booked them for a third event in the spring.

Phillip Sent on 11/22/2023

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The Soul of Boston: Our Wedding's Heartbeat

Our wedding day became an extraordinary celebration thanks to The Hank Agency and their band The Soul of Boston! Their music was the heartbeat of our event, creating a magical atmosphere that resonated with guests of all ages and backgrounds.

What sets The Soul of Boston apart is their incredible versatility. From timeless classics to today's chart-toppers, they flawlessly delivered a mix that had everyone dancing and smiling. The band leader, Apollo, not only showcased his musical talents but also proved to be an exceptional MC. His energy and charisma kept the celebration lively, and he ensured that everything stayed on schedule, adding an extra layer of excitement to our special day.

What truly impressed us was the personalized touch The Soul of Boston brought to our wedding. Before the big day, they took the time to meet with us, ensuring they understood exactly what we envisioned for our celebration. Their commitment to making sure we felt comfortable with the process and that our preferences were met demonstrated a level of professionalism and dedication that set our minds at ease.

The icing on the cake was when they learned and performed an acoustic version of our chosen wedding song, "Latch." It was a beautiful rendition that added a unique and sentimental touch to our day. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile to make our wedding song special exemplified their passion for creating unforgettable moments.

Our guests are still talking about the music, praising The Soul of Boston for turning our wedding into a lively and unforgettable dance party. If you're looking for a band that not only understands your vision but exceeds it, The Soul of Boston is the perfect choice. Their personalized approach, musical talent, and dedication to making your day special make them a standout choice for any celebration.

Colleen Sent on 09/08/2023

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Bride & Groom

We absolutely could not have hired a better band than Soul of Boston for our wedding!! They were absolutely phenomenal - the dance floor was packed all night and we have now heard from countless guests how amazing our band was (and many that want to hire them for their own weddings now!). Apollo and the band were superstars - they had the perfect, well-crafted set list for our wedding and took into account all our requests and input with ease. Gail and the Hank Agency team were also so professional and made the process easy and smooth. We loved loved loved them! Highlight of our wedding day.

Clare Sent on 07/07/2023

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The Greatest Wedding Performance of All Time

The Rick Express played at our wedding in June and to say they were incredible is the understatement of the century. They are truly the best most fun band I have ever listened to or seen at a wedding! The dance floor was PACKED for hours and guests have been contacting me praising the music. Rick Express truly made the night so much fun and I am so grateful for the band's sensational performance, kindness and generosity with their talent!

Victoria Sent on 05/08/2023

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10/10 Experience!

Our team had an an amazing experience with Hank Agency. From start to finish, the entire team were professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and more.

Leading up to the event, Tania had attention to detail to ensure the event was executed perfectly. She gave her professional opinion on sound, layout, etc.

Onsite, the team were timely, kind, professional, and incredibly talented. Soul of Boston were electric on stage. Their engagement with the crowd kept people on the dance floor all night. Apollo, the band lead, was fantastic. I highly recommend booking with Hank Agency and I look forward to working with them in the future.

Jessica Sent on 01/06/2023

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Best Choice We Made for our Wedding!

We had Ear Candy at our NYE wedding and they were absolutely amazing! Tania and the team at Hank Agency were great at making all the initial arrangements (and even calling me on the morning of my wedding to check in)! Danielle, the lead singer for Ear Candy, was also so accommodating, learning new songs for us and allowing my cousin to join the band for one song! Overall, hiring Ear Candy was one of the best choices we made for our wedding. We had great feedback from our guests and would recommend them to anyone!

Colby Sent on 12/08/2022

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Highest Recommendation

Sugah Rush far and away exceeded our expectations. Eric from Sugah Rush was professional, responsive and incredibly helpful. We gave Eric and the band a rough idea of the types of music we preferred and they took it from there. The dance floor was packed for the entire evening and I can honestly say this was the only time I've ever seen an encore played at a wedding. Two thumbs up and 10 out of 10 stars.

Anne Sent on 10/23/2022

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Soul of Boston is the best band ever!

Best wedding band ever! Soul of Boston kept the dance floor absolutely full and rocking all night long! We have had nothing but raving reviews – so many guests telling us that they were the wedding best band they had ever heard! Apollo was such a pleasure to work with – he helped create a set list that made all age groups get out of their seats and stay dancing until the very last song! I cannot recommend Soul of Boston enough!

Kelly Sent on 09/01/2022

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Soul of Boston ROCKED IT!!!

Apollo and the whole band was absolutely fantastic at our wedding! Apollo was so pleasant to work with leading up to the wedding, and the day of he certainly delivered. We wanted music that all ages could get up and dance to (we are in our early 30s and many older parents/relatives were there too) and his playlist had everyone dancing the whole time. All of the guests raved about our band after the wedding. I would HIGHLY recommend Soul of Boston for you wedding!

Margaret Sent on 06/23/2022

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The Absolute BEST Wedding Band!

We were incredibly lucky to have been connected to Hot Mess through our wedding planner, Michael Marcoux, who had seen them perform at a wedding previously and was blown away. We told Michael that we wanted a band that would keep the crowd engaged and keep the party going. Hot Mess is exactly that. I have never been to a wedding before where the dance floor didn’t slow down from the second the band got on the stage to the minute the wedding ended, but they made it happen. The lead singer, Jason, was incredibly engaged, energetic, and even made his way to find us in the crowd a few times to let us join in the fun. Highly recommend Hot Mess if you want the party of your life!

Abby Sent on 06/15/2022

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Hire Hot Mess!

We absolutely loved hot mess! They were by far the best wedding band that we have heard. They were able to play any song that we wanted and were able to go across so many genres. We also requested a song the night of and they were able to deliver! Definitely hire Hot Mess for your next event!

Simon Sent on 06/05/2022

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Hire Soul of Boston. You won't regret it!

Soul of Boston and Tania (their agent at Hank Agency) were a phenomenal choice.

SoB played the house down. We didn't have the chance to see them live because of COVID, but were won over by their videos. They sure didn't disappoint! Great song choices, tasteful emceeing, and non-stop energy. Beyond the quality of the experience, the whole team was punctual, professional, and pleasant. Can't recommend highly enough.

Brian Sent on 03/25/2022

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Best Wedding Band I've Ever Seen

Hot Mess was probably one of the best bands I've seen in quite some time. They arrived hours early to make sure lighting and sound was perfect, talk to you before (even leading up to the date) to make sure everything is what you wanted it to be, and they're range across genres was unbelievable. Jason makes sure everyone is having a great time and interacts with the crowd to make the show an awesome experience. Could not recommend a better band for any style of event.

Jake Sent on 03/22/2022

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Hot Mess is Incredible!

These guys are MORE than the real deal! They were amazing in every way and truly made our wedding everything we imagined. The performance was incredible but Jason and his team really go above and beyond in making sure the flow of the event goes as smoothly as possible as well as getting the crowd hyped. My wife and I are so happy we got them and can’t wait for another excuse to have them play at an event. Absolutely would recommend 100 out of 100 times

Brianna Sent on 02/27/2022

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The best band!

Hot Mess is absolutely fantastic! We had them at our wedding on December 11th, 2021 at Tewksbury Country Club and everyone of our guests absolutely raved about them! Jason and Gail were fast to respond and incredibly professional. The band exceeded all of our expectations! They had a huge playlist from every genre and even included some Irish Music. Jason and the rest of the band were able to get everyone up on their feet and on the dance floor the whole night. They brought so much energy to our wedding, nevermind the incredible vocals! They also incorporated some Christmas favorites. I cannot recommend Hot Mess enough!

Joshua Sent on 12/19/2021

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The. Best. Band. Ever!!

I’m not sure where to begin with my review of Hot Mess Boston. Hot Mess performed at our wedding on December 4th, 2021 at Lake of Isles. Jason, Gail, and the entire Hot Mess team were nothing short of spectacular throughout our entire wedding planning process.

The week of the wedding Jason took the time to have a phone call with us to go through the timeline for the entire night, including walking through the names of everyone in our wedding party to get the correct pronunciation and confirm the songs we wanted. Additionally, the band learned our first dance song as well as both parents dance songs and played them live for us at the wedding. We could tell on the phone call that Jason and the rest of the band truly and genuinely cared about our special day and wanted our friends and family to have the best time.

Fast forward to the wedding night and the band was absolutely incredible. From the solo acoustic during the cocktail hour, the Christmas music set at dinner, to rocking the dance floor all night. The Hot Mess Team was truly an integral part in making the evening so special, and not only was their performance the best ever, but their level of professionalism is the best. All of our friends and family with future weddings were walking around with Hot Mess business cards at the end of the night reiterating they were going to book them in the future, as they were the beat band they had ever seen. The Hot Mess band feels like family at this point, as they also played at my sister’s wedding in 2018. They truly want to make the day the most special for the bride and groom and will cater to just about any requests you my have.

Thank you, Jason and the rest of the Hot Mess Team, for making our special day so special, and I will reiterate to all others looking for the best wedding band possible

The. Best. Band. Ever!!

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Jennifer Sent on 12/05/2021

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Want your night to be unforgettable? Look no further than Hot Mess!

The wedding band was the single most important thing to both my husband and I. We lived through 2020 and 2021 with myself as a healthcare worker, and were looking to literally PARTY with our family and friends all together in one place. Hot Mess was an absolute DREAM to work with from beginning to end. Their band manager is incredibly professional and responsive, and Jason is the epitome of someone who truly loves and enjoys his job. They worked closely with us to make our day go smoothly, and Jason is a PHENOMENAL Master of Ceremonies! Every minute of my wedding was flawless between the fantastic string duet during cocktail hour, to everyone dancing and screaming on the dance floor and having an absolute blast. They even learned Kiss the Girl from the Little Mermaid for us for our first dance, and got everyone on the dance floor immediately after. The entire night was unreal, and our family and friends still talk about how incredible our band was. Do yourself a favor and hire Hot Mess - they are above and beyond worth Every. Single. Penny!

Daniel Sent on 12/02/2021

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They don't get any better than this

I've never seen nor heard a better wedding band, period. The musicians are incredibly ranged and talented, and the MC will keep the energy surging and really goes the extra mile to make the experience personal. We even changed our song 2 weeks prior to the wedding (a very folksy, not-well-known song mind you) and they picked it up and played it flawlessly for our first dance.

If you're still reading reviews at this point, stop and just go book them. This will be the easiest decision of your wedding.

Kevin Sent on 11/26/2021

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Simply the best.

Not only is Hot Mess the best band around, Jason is also the absolute perfect emcee for your wedding. His energy and enthusiasm on stage stage is so contagious and will have your guests on the dance floor all night. He is also extremely responsive over email leading up to your event and makes sure every detail is perfectly catered to your needs. I truly cannot say enough positive things about our experience working with these guys. They are the best.

Kady Sent on 11/24/2021

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Live music

Hank Agency is great for booking your live music. They have a lot of options which can help you find what you need in your budget. I had so many guests comment that they loved the band. My husband and I loved them too! They played great songs the whole night. Before the dance floor opened, they provided music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was beautiful. Ear Candy specifically is fantastic.

Laura Sent on 11/18/2021

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Best. Band. Ever!!!

Let me start by saying- if you are searching for a wedding band, stop your search and look no further because Hot Mess is IT!
I’m going to be honest here- YEARS ago, before I was even engaged, I always said I wanted a DJ at my wedding because I felt that a lot of wedding bands were hit or miss. Fast forward to 2019, my sister got married and had Hot Mess play at her wedding. And let me tell you, they were a huuuge HIT! So much that I KNEW I needed them to play at my wedding someday. Once I got engaged, I wouldn’t even set a date with my venue until I was able to confirm Hot Mess’s availability. I refused to get married without them!!!
I cannot say enough good things about this band. Their agent, Gail, is so helpful, informative, responsive, and made the whole process so easy and seamless from start to finish (even through multiple postponements due to COVID). The lead singer, Jason, is a TRUE GEM. He is full of energy, the best hype man, and just so kind and truly cares about making sure the bride and groom have the BEST DAY EVER.
I’ve been to other weddings in the past where the dance floor was nearly empty at times, and that was something I feared for my own wedding. But believe me when I say that the dance floor was PACKED all night, all thanks to the band’s incredible set list and ability to keep the party rocking all night long!!! My guests have not stopped raving about them!!
In conclusion, Hot Mess is the best band ever and I stand firm by that statement. My family and I are total groupies, and would recommend them to the HIGHEST degree to anyone who wants the BEST entertainment at your wedding or any other event!
Hot Mess- THANK YOU for making all of our wedding dreams come true. We love you guys so much!!!!
-Laura and Corey

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Brenna Sent on 11/05/2021

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The Best of The Best

I am struggling to find the words to write this review. Hot Mess was so incredible and I feel like nothing I could write would do them justice, but I will try! We were blown away when we saw them perform at a winery over five years ago, and held on to their information for our wedding day. The compliment we keep receiving from our guests was that it was the most fun wedding they have ever been to and they have never seen a band like Hot Mess. Everyone was on the dance floor the ENTIRE night. Hot Mess is super interactive, it feels more like a concert instead of a typical wedding band. They came into the dance floor, sang and danced with us, it was SO much fun. They are also so incredibly talented. Jason, Gail and the rest of the Hot Mess crew could not have been nicer or more accommodating. They were a dream to work with, you can tell that they genuinely love what they do. The energy in the room was incredible. We have our fingers crossed that someone we know will book them for their next event so that we can see them again. Do not even think twice, book them immediately for your wedding!

Brenna Sent on 11/05/2021

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The best of the best!

I am struggling to find the words to write this review. Hot Mess was so incredible and I feel like nothing I could write would do them justice, but I will try! We were blown away when we saw them perform at a winery over five years ago, and held on to their information for our wedding day. The compliment we keep receiving from our guests was that it was the most fun wedding they have ever been to and they have never seen a band like Hot Mess. Everyone was on the dance floor the ENTIRE night. Hot Mess is super interactive, it feels more like a concert instead of a typical wedding band. They came into the dance floor, sang and danced with us, it was SO much fun. They are also so incredibly talented. Jason, Gail and the rest of the Hot Mess crew could not have been nicer or more accommodating. They were a dream to work with, you can tell that they genuinely love what they do. The energy in the room was incredible. We have our fingers crossed that someone we know will book them for their next event so that we can see them again. Do not even think twice, book them immediately for your wedding!

Casey Sent on 11/03/2021

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Perfection!

Hot Mess has been my priority for wedding vendors for years. Our friends brought us to see them in the Seaport and they had them at their wedding at Granite Links. Whether playing for a bar of drunk 20 something year olds or for events/weddings, they bring so much energy. My husband Jason and I got engaged in May 2019. The pandemic delayed our wedding reception until October 2021. But Hot Mess was worth the wait. Gail, the manager, was a pleasure to work with. She was flexible with wedding date changes. She was professional and great to work with for someone who did not have a wedding planner. Leading up to the wedding we could give input for favorite songs. I was especially excited to have remakes of popular songs for our first dance and the Father/Daughter dance. Jason and the band were realistic with me and put their own spin on the songs, which was fabulous! Jason had a great attitude and was fun to work with before the wedding and during the event. Ultimately it took 2+ years but we had an amazing party where the dance floor was never empty. Book them, you won’t regret it!!

Casey Sent on 11/02/2021

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Perfection

Hot Mess has been my priority for wedding vendors for years. Our friends brought us to see them in the Seaport and their had them at their wedding at Granite Links. Whether playing for a bar of drunk 20 something year olds or for events/weddings, they bring so much energy. My husband Jason ans I got engaged in May 2019. The pandemic delayed our wedding reception until October 2021. But Hot Mess was worth the wait. Gail, the manager, was a pleasure to work with. She was flexible with wedding date changes. She was professional and and great to work with for someone who did not have a wedding a planner. Leading up to the wedding we could give input for favorite songs. I was especially excited to have remakes of popular songs for our first dance and the Father/Daughter dance. Jason and the band were realistic with me and put their own spin on the songs, which was fabulous! Jason was had a great attitude and was fun to work with before the wedding and during the event. Ultimately it took 2+ years but we had an amazing party where the dance floor was never empty. Book them, you won’t regret it!!

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Emily Sent on 11/02/2021

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Best wedding band ever, both musically and professionally

The Hank agency was an absolute dream to work with. Not only were they incredibly responsive, but they would also check in periodically to make sure we were satisfied with everything. They were especially kind and patient during the pandemic when our wedding needed to be rescheduled. We worked with the band Lucky13. I can't say enough amazing things about this band. The playlist was fit perfectly to our style, the music was fantastic, like being at a concert with all of your favorite music. They knew how to get the party going and were really great at reading the room. Loren's voice in Lucky 13 is out of this world and I would recommend them and the Hank agency to anyone interested in having live music at their wedding!

Taylor Sent on 10/26/2021

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Amazing!!!

We cannot say enough about Jason and the entire Hot Mess band! They were such a blast to work with, so flexible, and made our wedding an absolute dream come true. Everyone at our wedding was so impressed with their performance and said they will be talking about it for years to come! Thank you Hot Mess for the incredible memories!!

Jillian Sent on 10/19/2021

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Stop your searching and book Hot Mess ASAP!!

Do you want to throw a party so epic that your friends and family will talk about it forever? Do you want a dance floor packed all night long? Do you want a band that is interactive, attentive, and talented beyond belief? If so, look no further and book Hot Mess! Jason and the band are unbelievable and exceeded any expectations we had. Gail is great to communicate with and made everything so easy for us. Honestly it was the best party we’ve ever been to and the energy was electric from start to finish. I wish we could do it every weekend!!

Nicole Sent on 10/12/2021

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Run, don't walk to book Hot Mess!

Hot Mess was not only such a pleasure to work with, but they truly BROUGHT THE PARTY! Our dance floor was packed the whole night and everyone was having an absolute blast!

Not only are they talented, but they were so easy to work with and flexible, especially when we chose to move our dance floor from inside to outside with only a few days before the event. They could not have been more accommodating.

Everyone was and has been commenting on how special this band is! My husband and I keep saying how glad we are that we booked Hot Mess! It really made our whole wedding! If you are looking for a fun and talented band, as well as an excellent emcee with great energy --this is the group for you!

Judy Sent on 09/27/2021

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Soul (& Joy!) of Boston via Hank Agency

Truly excellent experience with Tania at Hank Agency and the incomparable Soul of Boston. Tania visited the venue in advance, worked with our coordinator, got to know the bride's interests, communicated every detail to Apollo and his bandmates. Soul of Boston played in different trios for cocktail hour and for dinner, and then the 9-person band brought down the house. The dancing did not stop. Pure joy! They are a beautiful and talented bunch.

Dylan Sent on 09/20/2021

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Hot Mess made our wedding the best party we have ever been to.

We could not have made a better decision on wedding bands. Jason was incredibly helpful leading up the event, and blew us away throughout the entire reception. They even went above and beyond by learning a song that had sentimental value to us.

Bands are definitely the backbone of every wedding. How special and smoothly our event went is a direct reflection of Hot Mess and the experience they put on for everyone invited.

I could not recommend them enough.

Julia Sent on 09/14/2021

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Absolutely amazing

After exactly one month of being married, we still talk about Hot Mess every day and how they made our wedding absolutely amazing! They go above and beyond to interact with you and your guests as there wasn’t a single moment when the dance floor was empty and we can honestly say that every one of our guests were up and dancing. If you want to have the most memorable night, do yourself the favor of hiring Hot Mess! You will NOT regret it! A special shout out to Jason as well because he is truly the best and an absolute pleasure to work with!

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Danielle Sent on 09/07/2021

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Must book hotmess!

Jason and his crew were the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! They were very interactive with us and our guests, jamming out on the dance with us and even going as far as singing around the tables! They had the crowd going right from the start! They did everything in their power to make our night a little bit more special, could not have been more happy with HotMess! Will be booking them every chance we get!!

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Mackenzie Sent on 09/05/2021

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Hot Mess MADE our wedding

Being an event planner, I’ve seen quite a few bands play live at weddings, corporate events, social events, etc. and when my husband and I started looking for a band to play at our wedding, there was no doubt in my mind that we HAD to hire Hot Mess.

The band not only know how to get the party started, but they kept everyone out of the dance floor the ENTIRE night - even my grandparents never stopped dancing!

Jason, the band leader, was so easy to work with. He was extremely professional and made us feel like we had known him for years! He even had the band learn how to play “You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry (a song my dad was hooked on dancing to as a “surprise” fast song after we had our father-daughter dance), and the band KILLED it. Our timeline was pushed back a bit because of the rain, and Jason efficiently moved along the speeches and the food to ensure we had plenty of time on the dance floor (knowing how important that was to my husband and I).

It’s been about a month and a half, and people are still talking about how amazing our wedding was and how much fun they had. I cannot tell you how many times people have asked me if they play public events in the area because they are dying to hear them play live again!

My husband and I cannot rave enough about Hot Mess. They MADE our wedding and we could not be more grateful to have had them be a part of our special day.

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Courtney Sent on 08/18/2021

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Hot mess is the best!

Hiring Hot Mess to perform at our wedding was the BEST decision we made!! They were extremely flexible working with us when we had to postpone our wedding because of COVID. Both Gail and Jason were extremely helpful and responsive in the planning phases leading up to our wedding. Then on the day of the wedding they BROUGHT THE PARTY. They generously learned a few songs for us, created a set list that spanned the ages and we did not have ONE person sitting down at our wedding, EVERYONE was dancing!! My husband is also a huge fan of the song SHOUT and they gave him a version he will never forget!! People cannot stop talking about the band at our wedding and we wish we could go back and re-live it all over again because Hot Mess truly brought the party! THANK YOU to one amazing band and we cannot recommend them enough!!

Sarah Sent on 08/17/2021

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An Unforgettable Night with Hot Mess

Hot Mess was everything we could have asked for and more for our wedding! My husband and I booked Hot Mess prior to all of the craziness of COVID based off of a recommendation from a friend. While this sounds extremely lucky, we actually were not able to see or hear the band prior to our wedding, so we were just as surprised and star-struck as all of our guests on our wedding night with how incredible they were!

Jason and the rest of the band really put on an amazing show! Beginning with the bridal party introductions and toasts, Jason was extremely professional and helped to ensure everything ran smoothly. Once the music started, Hot Mess had all of our guests, young and old, out on the dance floor. I truly do not think anyone sat down the entire night. The band was talented and just SO MUCH FUN! Even months after our wedding, friends and family are still raving that it was the best wedding they had ever been to and the best band they had ever heard, and that was all thanks to Jason and Hot Mess! The music selection was excellent and struck the perfect balance between the older and younger generations - the dance floor was absolutely packed all night!

Leading up to our big day, Gail and Jason went above and beyond to ensure we were fully planned and coordinated. We discussed timing, name pronunciation, and music taste. Just a few weeks before our wedding, based on a last-minute request by us, Gail graciously helped to add a musician to play during our cocktail hour. Overall, the company and band continually exceeded our expectations throughout the planning process. They were extremely professional, well-prepared, and flexible, making them such a pleasure to work with. Words cannot express how truly grateful we are to Hot Mess for sharing in our special day and making it completely unforgettable. We would highly recommend booking Hot Mess for your wedding and wish we could go back to relive the night all over again! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Sarah Sent on 08/16/2021

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An Unforgettable Night with Hot Mess!!!

Hot Mess was everything we could have asked for and more for our wedding! My husband and I booked Hot Mess prior to all of the craziness of COVID based off of a recommendation from a friend. While this sounds extremely lucky, we actually were not able to see or hear the band prior to our wedding, so we were just as surprised and star-struck as all of our guests on our wedding night with how incredible they were!

Jason and the rest of the band really put on an amazing show! Beginning with the bridal party introductions and toasts, Jason was extremely professional and helped to ensure everything ran smoothly. Once the music started, Hot Mess had all of our guests, young and old, out on the dance floor. I truly do not think anyone sat down the entire night. The band was talented and just SO MUCH FUN! Even months after our wedding, friends and family are still raving that it was the best wedding they had ever been to and the best band they had ever heard, and that was all thanks to Jason and Hot Mess! The music selection was excellent and struck the perfect balance between the older and younger generations - the dance floor was absolutely packed all night!

Leading up to our big day, Gail and Jason went above and beyond to ensure we were fully planned and coordinated. We discussed timing, name pronunciation, and music taste. Just a few weeks before our wedding, based on a last-minute request by us, Gail graciously helped to add a musician to play during our cocktail hour. Overall, the company and band continually exceeded our expectations throughout the planning process. They were extremely professional, well-prepared, and flexible, making them such a pleasure to work with. Words cannot express how truly grateful we are to Hot Mess for sharing in our special day and making it completely unforgettable. We would highly recommend booking Hot Mess for your wedding and wish we could go back to relive the night all over again! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Greg Sent on 08/11/2021

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The most incredible band in history

Soul Of Boston is hands down the greatest band and decision for our wedding that we could have made. The entire process, given that the date changed 3 times over the past year and a half, was seamless. Tania was there every step of the way, making sure we had everything we needed and was extremely accommodating with planning each change the date. Apollo and the band, not only with making sure they were planning to play exactly what we wanted, created the most electric and fun atmosphere you can imagine. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night from the moment the band began to the last song. Words really cannot describe the energy they provided. In the words of one our guests - "I want this band at every celebration - weddings, anniversary's, baby showers and job promotions". Thank you so much to the entire SOB team (and for learning and playing the song SOB which we still cannot get over).

Christopher Sent on 08/09/2021

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Hotmess is awesome

My wife and I had the pleasure of having Hotmess perform at our wedding reception. I am happy to say that they did not disappoint and exceeded our expectations. The energy that the band brings is incredible and they really made it an interactive, wonderful experience for us and our guests. All of the guest really enjoyed our reception but the one thing that everyone was talking about was how great Hotmess was, most people saying they felt like they were at a real concert. We could not have asked for anything better, and it all started from the moment we chose them. Jason makes you feel so special not only on your day but leading up to it. He is incredibly easy to work with and really made us feel like we had a say in what was played and the type of performance they put on. He made one of the more stressful parts of a wedding (the planning phase) seem so easy and really got us excited for their performance. Once they got on the stage everything was amazing. The interaction with the crowd, the song selection, and truly making us feel special on our special day. We cannot thank them enough and would recommend them 10/10 times. If you are thinking about selecting them as your band, don’t think about it, just do it. You will not be disappointed

Brittany Sent on 07/22/2021

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Absolutely. AMAZING!!!

Where to even begin?! I cannot rave about Hot Mess enough! They were absolutely fantastic at our recent wedding. As a COVID couple, we were so relieved by the ease of re-scheduling that Hot Mess provided us. Jason is extremely professional and personable, and was super helpful in the planning process. Prior to the wedding, he called us himself and chatted with us for nearly an hour to discuss all the details and specifications for our big day. At the wedding, we felt like we had known Jason forever! He is just incredible. The band's manager, Gail, is also an absolute pleasure to work with! She was super responsive throughout the planning process, and such a sweetheart. And all the other band members are amazing as well! The whole group is super friendly and just so fun to work with.
The band kept the energy GOING throughout our wedding! The dance floor was packed the entire night! The band did a great job of including a mix of newer and older music to engage every guest at the wedding. Our guests cannot stop talking about how amazing and FUN the band was! Everyone was blown away by how incredible their energy and music was. It was amazing how Jason sounded just like the original artist for every song he sang!! I CANNOT RECOMMEND HOT MESS ENOUGH!!! PLEASE USE THEM FOR YOUR WEDDING!!!

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Jessica Sent on 07/06/2021

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Best Band Ever!!!

Soul of Boston was simply outstanding at our wedding!! People are still raving about the music. The drummer, the horns, the VOCALS!! They were so interactive and fun with the crowd and played the best songs with awesome transitions. I cannot say enough about them! And the agency was so professional, prompt and easy to deal with - a breath of fresh air in the wedding industry! Hire Soul of Boston!! You will not regret it!

Cody Sent on 06/29/2021

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Best Wedding Band of All Time

On a beautiful day at a beautiful venue with fantastic food and all of the best vibes... Hot Mess was without a doubt the highlight of the entire weekend. If you are even considering Hott Mess for any type of event, hire them. Best wedding band I've ever seen and it's not even close!

Molly Sent on 06/27/2021

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Hot mess boston = your dream wedding band

I'm not sure where to begin with my review of Hot Mess Boston...My wedding took place only yesterday and instead of packing for our honeymoon or taking a much needed nap, my new husband and I felt that the first thing we needed to do once we got home was to write this review. We always knew that Hot Mess was going to be the talk of the wedding reception after watching their promo videos, but WOW do they know how to get a party started! From the moment we arrived onsite at the reception, Jason felt more like a longtime friend to us than a wedding vendor. He nailed our introductions, sparked dance moves in our groomsmen and bridesmaids that I never knew existed, and most importantly he and the rest of the band delivered a performance I never knew I could have on my wedding day. From their impressive jazz trio during cocktail hour, their MP3 selections at dinner time, and of course the "main event" of the evening, it was an unforgettable night of merriment and dancing for each and every one of our guests, nevermind Gene and I. I couldn't believe how many guests told us that "This was the best wedding band I've ever heard!" or "I've never seen so many people dancing at a wedding before!" I also can't forget to mention the adorable & impromptu "Flower Girl Send Off" that occurred behind the scenes...Our young flower girls were upset that they had to leave after dinner, but Hot Mess asked them to do a final sound check and to play tambourines to a private performance of "Shake it Off" which erased all of their tears! We truly can't thank Hot Mess enough for all of the love they gave us last night or sing higher praises of their talent and professionalism. If you are contemplating hiring this band and they have availability on your date, I would book FAST and without hesitation.

Keyse Sent on 06/27/2021

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Tremendous

Jason was very easy to work with, and was extremely flexible with all our requests. They learned new songs for our parent dances, and they had everything planned to the last detail. Everyone at our wedding was dancing until the very end. By the end of the night and until today even, our guests said they were the best wedding band they had ever seen! And cant stop talking about how great their performance was. So from the perfomance, to quality of service, price and communication, I would highly recommend seeing them live and going with them for your wedding, you will not regret this decision.

Deena Sent on 06/22/2021

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amazing band!

I've had the pleasure of being at several events where Hot Mess has played, so booking them for my wedding was a no-brainer. They did and amazing job and everyone loved them! The planning process was seamless and the band was so kind and accommodating as we navigated changing guidelines at the venue due to covid

Nicole Sent on 06/21/2021

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Five stars is not enough

We worked with Hot Mess for two years, through three wedding dates, during the height of Covid-19. Not only did Jason and Gail show extreme professionalism and flexibility, but also sincere compassion and empathy. We are eternally grateful for their kindness and patience throughout the whole process and for bringing the biggest energy we've ever seen to the party. We originally hired the full band, but they were unable to perform due to covid restrictions; however, Hot Mess did not bat an eye in immediately pivoting to find a solution - Jason as MC / DJ / best hype man + acoustic guitar and jazz trios. The dance floor DID NOT STOP and we were repeatedly told it was the most fun people had on a dance floor at a wedding. We cannot say thank you enough and only wish we could give more stars. If you read this, book Hot Mess now...best wedding decision we've made ....besides marrying each other :). THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Jason & Gail & the incredible band. Love PC & NP
Nicole, Married 5/22/21

Dave Sent on 06/21/2021

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Hot Mess is amazing!

Hot Mess performed for our wedding and did a great job! They were so much fun and provided a lot of energy for dancing! While planning during the pandemic, they were incredibly flexible with accommodating potential backup plans due to possible restrictions on our date (restrictions were ultimately lifted before the wedding). Hot Mess executed flawlessly on the day of the wedding and we all had a great time! Lots of guests raved about how much fun they had with Hot Mess.

Danielle Sent on 06/09/2021

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WOW!! HOT MESS made our wedding dreams come true!

Hot Mess performed at our wedding last Saturday (June 5, 2021) and it's hard to put into words how AMAZING they were without tearing up a little. After a long year of quarantine and isolation Hot Mess was exactly what we needed for our wedding!!!

Jason and the rest of the band had everyone out of their seats dancing the entire time. They were engaging, personable and most importantly the music was outstanding!! They read the crowd perfectly and knew exactly what the play to keep the party going. At the end of the night our guests were begging for one last song. Every guest that came up to us afterwards asked where we found our wedding band. Hot Mess made our wedding night unforgettable, and we are so grateful to them.

Besides how AMAZING they were the night of the wedding, Gail and Jason also made sure the process leading up to the wedding was seamless. Jason met with us a few weeks before the event to make sure everything was in order. The band worked directly with our venue so that we didn’t have to worry about anything.

From start the finish hiring Hot Mess was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We could not recommend Hot Mess more highly and look forward to going to many more of their shows in the future!!!

Nicole Sent on 05/29/2021

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Five stars is not enough

We worked with Hot Mess for two years, through three wedding dates, during the height of Covid-19. Not only did Jason and Gail show extreme professionalism and flexibility, but also sincere compassion and empathy. We are eternally grateful for their kindness and patience throughout the whole process and for bringing the biggest energy we've ever seen to the party. We originally hired the full band, but they were unable to perform due to covid restrictions however Hot Mess did not bat an eye in immediately pivoting to find a solution - Jason as MC / DJ / best hype man + acoustic guitar and jazz trios. The dance floor DID NOT STOP and we were repeatedly told it was the most fun people had on a dance floor at a wedding. We cannot say thank you enough and only wish we could give more stars. If you read this, book Hot Mess now...best wedding decision we've made ....besides marrying each other :). THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Jason & Gail & the incredible band. Love PC & NP

Jennifer Sent on 12/16/2020

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Book Hot Mess Now! It was the best decision we made.

The. Best. Band. Ever!! This is not your typical wedding band....they are experienced performers. They know how to read the crowd, the vibe, and adjust to make any wedding EPIC. Every individual of Hot Mess knocked it out of the park. And Jason is a true professional and kind-hearted individual. He went above and beyond to work with the venue and minister to ensure we had a seamless day. We truly believe Hot Mess is what MADE our wedding reception a success. Book them NOW. You will not regret it. We can’t thank you all enough. Tom & Jen

Liz P. Sent on 11/10/2020

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The Absolute BEST!

Hot Mess was originally recommended by our photographer prior to COVID. Living in Boston at the time, we went to listen to them in person, not knowing what to expect. We were beyond impressed hearing them for the first time as they played and sang some of our favorite songs. Planning a wedding during COVID certainly wasn’t easy, but Hot Mess was by our side every single step of the way. Every time that we postponed and rescheduled, they rescheduled with us and made it feel so easy. (We really can’t thank them enough for that!) Closer to the wedding, we had some phone calls with Jason. You can feel his energy through the phone- he was truly amazing to work with. During such a stressful time, he made us feel so excited about our upcoming wedding. Since our reception was going to be a bit smaller than expected, we weren’t sure what to expect in terms of people dancing. I am not exaggerating when I say every single person was on the dance floor. The music never sounded too loud, even for those sitting closest to the band, and they played the perfect playlist. Jason had even reached out to my brother (who notoriously does karaoke during all of our family weddings) to set that up with him, preparing him with his own microphone due to COVID so we could carry on that tradition. Following the wedding, I can’t tell you how many people complimented us on the band. I even had one of my bridesmaids who is getting married next summer ask me for their contact information because she was so impressed and wanted to book them right away. Well worth every penny- we really cannot recommend them enough!

Michael Sent on 10/28/2020

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The Best Band/Management Ever!

Our experience with Hank Agency has two great stories to tell.

Umami the Band - Wow! Mel and the band were the most amazing and professional sounding band we have ever heard. Our guests couldn't have been more excited to see and hear live music and Umami delivered! They played everything we wanted to hear and brought the energy to the next level. 10/10 would recommend!

Tania - Tania Henry was not only a very professional and detail oriented band manager, but someone who helped guide us through our wedding process. Even though her responsibilities were with the band, she helped us stay happy and focused on the big day when 2020 presented nothing but challenges. Great person, 10/10 service!

Lauren Sent on 09/30/2020

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The best night ever

What can I say, these guys know how to throw the most AMAZING party. When my husband and I started planning our wedding 2 years ago we had two non negotiables... an open bar and a wedding band. When we saw that HOTMESS was playing at a local bar in Boston, we decided to go (just for one drink) to hear them out. This band had us on our feet on the dance floor from the very first song. And after more than just one drink, some terrible dance moves and listening to their entire set, we booked them that night! We saw them a few more times and each time they were better and better and we knew that we were in for the treat of our life once our wedding day came. And even though COVID rained hard on our perfectly planned May wedding date, we postponed and HOTMESS was there for us along the way. We were concerned when our guest count went from 200 to 39, and what that might look like on a dancefloor...but let me tell you it was the most perfect party and HOTMESS at one point had every single guest on that dance floor! These guys are the total package and will NOT disappoint! We love you guys and hope to party again with you sometime soon!

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Patrice Sent on 02/01/2020

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Nothing less than AMAZING!!!!

This band will make your wedding. The amazing vocals, and sheer musical talent they possess transforms your wedding Dance floor to the next level. They are the #1 thing my guests talked about all night. They are willing and able to make your personal songs come to life, and also coming into the crowd, playing all ranges of music. They are the LITERAL best band for a wedding I have seen. They are responsive and timely with communications leading up to the wedding, and Jason makes you feel like family from your first call with him. I highly recommend this vendor and hope you see them at a wedding or a show if you’re considering them- their work speaks for itself when you’re live.

Sydney Sent on 01/14/2020

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Awesome team!

Hank Agency is extremely thorough and reliable. My experience with Tania over the past three years has always been enjoyable, professional, and extremely helpful. Love Hank Agency!

Alanna Sent on 01/12/2020

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The Best Band Ever!!

We can't recommend Hot Mess enough!! Working with them was the easiest and best part of planning our wedding. Jason is amazing and knows how to get the party going. We can't thank them enough for making our wedding as fun as it was! Everyone keeps telling us how much fun they had and how amazing the band was. The dance floor was full the entire night and it was magical! Even now reading other peoples reviews gets me all excited and makes me want to hire them all over again. They are amazing and I can't say it enough!!

Adria Sent on 01/05/2020

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Hot Mess is the best!

Hot Mess was the icing on our wedding cake! They brought the party to our wedding. While I was researching for my wedding vendors, I thought seriously how can everyone have 5 stars, not everyone is that good. Now on the other side, I realize that all of these vendors are complete rock stars and deserve every 5-star review they receive.

Jason and the band were absolutely incredible. They had our dance floor packed the entire night. It was really important to me that we didn't get your typical wedding band. I did NOT want a band that had choreographed dances and would make weird facial expressions and try to oversell what they were performing (weird- I know!), but when we went out and saw Hot Mess- I KNEW they were the band for us.

Jason took the time to have a phone call with me a week before to go over all the names in our wedding party to get the correct pronunciation and confirm the songs we wanted. My husband picked out our first dance song (it was a surprise) and the band learned the song for us. It was incredible. People complimented the band the entire night. By the end of our night, I felt like we had new friends in Jason and the rest of the band. They truly and genuinely cared about our friends and family having a great time. They provided the best soundtrack for our evening.

Jason, Gail, and Band- thank you for providing us with a night that we will never soon forget. You all were an integral part of making our night so magical.

Regina Sent on 12/29/2019

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Lucky 13 was amazing!

We had an AMAZING experience with Lucky 13 and the Hank Agency. Tania was so responsive and helpful about making sure we had the right band for our space and budget and Lucky 13 was the perfect fit. They have an amazing sound and have a wide range of genres/songs to make sure the party goes all night long! The week of the wedding I received a call from the lead singer to make sure that she had everything right to make the reception go without a hitch. They had people on the dance floor from the first to last song! I would recommend this band to anyone who wants their wedding to be a dance party. Thank you so much for making it the best day ever!

Dlb Sent on 12/24/2019

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Wedding Band was FABULOUS!!

It was a pleasure to work with Tania at Hank Agency. Her knowledge of the music industry is extensive as is events managment resume, She has instant recall for the bands she represents and is able to guide you to the best entertainer(s) for your event. Tania and Hank Agency are peerless!

The dance floor at my daughter's was fully utilized all evening long. An amazing time was had by EVERY guest! My best recommendation is to say Hank Agency is providing the band for our 2nd daughter's wedding!

Billy Sent on 12/23/2019

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We Hit the Jackpot with LUCKY 13!

Lucky 13 may be a four piece band, but they cover all the bases: Rock, soul, funk...throwbacks and new classics. They do it all. They even let my wife and I sit in for a couple of songs. They are true professionals, and they WILL rock you. Bet on Lucky 13 for your special day.

Laura Sent on 12/23/2019

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Lucky 13 = amazing

My husband & I had Lucky 13 as our band and we couldn't have been happier with our choice! From beginning to end, the band was high-energy, fun, and professional! Guests are still commenting on how much fun they had!

Lesley Sent on 12/20/2019

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I want an album of their performance at my wedding!!!!!

I have experienced Sugah Rush at my brother's wedding and at my own. I would get married 50 times over just to have a reason to book them again! We paid extra during the reception to extend the playing time because no one wanted it to end. Our dance floor was packed with people from the first song to the last. They are amazingly talented, energetic, personable and supportive. You absolutely cannot choose any other band but Sugah Rush!

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Haylie Sent on 12/19/2019

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Hot Mess is simply amazing!

This is our third year in a row we booked Hot Mess for our member holiday party. Every year, they exceed our expectations and our members will stay dancing until the very end! With our group, they have to appeal to all age groups and they do just that. Jason the band leader is so energetic and friendly, making it so fun to work with him every single year. Highly recommend booking this group for your wedding or any other social function!

Ben P. Sent on 12/18/2019

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Ricky Express redefined what a wedding band can be

Ricky Express was a dream band! Excellent musicians who learned our esoteric processionals songs and then later in the night, brought it big on the main stage. So much fun! Made the night.

Brittany Sent on 12/18/2019

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Sugah Rush nailed it!

I hired Sugah Rush for an outdoor 3,000 person festival after seeing them live at a wine festival and they nailed it! Tania was so easy to work with and made my event run so smoothly. The band was on time and professional and really read the crowd. I would absolutely hire Sugah Rush again!

Nicole Sent on 12/16/2019

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Excellent service and fun DJ

Working with Tania at the Hank Agency is always a breeze. She is responsive, collaborative and provides great ideas and suggestions. We hired DJ Rick Express. He was friendly, fun and got the crowd on the dance floor! He was flexible with song suggestions and ideas as well on the night of the event. I would recommend both Hank Agency and DJ Rick Express any day!

Macayla Sent on 12/04/2019

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The BEST Wedding Band!

I don't even know where to begin!! This band is INCREDIBLE!

Right from the start, Jason, Gail and the entire team were an absolute dream to work with. Professional, organized, responsive and FUN!

My wedding started with John Polino playing at the cocktail hour - an unbelievable performer with a perfect set list! The entire band then played a dinner set, and after dinner the party started and never stopped! The dance floor was packed! We had guests ranging in age from 3 to 95 and everyone was out there having a GREAT time! Each member of the band is SO talented and really interacts with the crowd! Our family and friends cannot stop commenting on how phenomenal Hot Mess was!

Our wedding was truly the best night of our lives to date and Hot Mess was a HUGE part of that! I cannot recommend this band enough! If I had to do it all again I would choose Hot Mess every time! THANK YOU!

Lisa Sent on 11/21/2019

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Hire hot mess

If you are looking for a wedding band, look no further. The second we contacted Hot Mess they were nothing but professionals. Jason and Gail were amazing to work with right up till our wedding day. He and his whole band had my entire wedding (270 people) out on the dance floor all night. We got so many compliments on how good Jason and the band were. The best decision hands down we made for out wedding!!

Kori Sent on 11/20/2019

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Stop your search and hire hot mess asap!

If you want everyone and by everyone I mean grandparents, great aunts/uncles in their 90's, your parents, all your friends, etc. dancing all night long then you need to hire this band immediately. I am a firm believer that a good band is the key to an amazing wedding and after seeing Hot Mess at my friends wedding 2 years ago I knew I had to have them for mine. Well let me tell you, they did not disappoint!! Every single person who came to the wedding said the band was AMAZING and was by far the BEST BAND they had ever seen/heard. I booked them for an additional 2 hours, most wedding receptions are 4 hours (after cocktail hour) - I booked them for 6 hours and worried that with open bar for that long people may start to pass out but the dance floor stayed jam packed all night long. There were people who were waiting by the stage at the end of the night to get their cards to try and book them. On top of it all Jason is so incredibly easy to work with, soo organized (even my wedding planner was amazed), and an amazing M.C., he truly wants to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams and will go above and beyond to make sure it happens. I cannot recommend this band enough, they are soooo good, worth every penny! Just book them now before it's too late!!!

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Tracy Sent on 11/12/2019

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You are insane if you do not hire them!

We CANNOT say enough amazing things about this band and these people. If you Are lucky enough to book them on a day they are not booked you will have the most memorable wedding of your life. Jason and his band sang at our ceremony did acoustic at our cocktail hour and full on fun at our ceremony. They are so professional, so fun, so engaging oh and did we mention they are a complete HOT MESS at what they do (and that’s the best compliment!). We are so thankful to them all for making our day so beautiful and special and we are happy to call them our friends. Any questions please email me. We are jealous of everyone that gets to hear them play!
Best of luck
Tracy & Luke

Gina Sent on 11/08/2019

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Best Band in Boston!

My husband and I got married a few weeks ago and we still cannot stop talking about Hot Mess. Jason, Gail, and the rest of the band were amazing right from the start. We had a particularly long reception with a lot moving parts and Gail and Jason were so kind and devoted to putting together the perfect evening for us. We got a chance to speak with Jason over the phone the week before the wedding and go over everything and what shined through even more than his professionalism was his genuine excitement to be a part of our day! Jason was even more excited in person when we met him the day of! We were able to relax and enjoy our reception knowing that Jason and the rest of the band were going to bring the fun- and did they ever! We had family and friends coming up to us all night commenting on how amazing and fun the band was! Everyone loved the variety of instruments and the variety of songs played. The band even did a great job incorporating some traditional Italian music that my family had requested during the breaks. Something that was also very special for my husband and me was that Jason and the band really took the time to highlight the fact that my husband and I fell in love as swing dance partners and played some music that gave us the chance to show our family and friends how we fell in love in the first place. Overall, I would tell anyone getting married, I know how stressful it is to research all the different vendors to put a wedding together. Let me at least check off music for you and assure you that your band is right here- HOT MESS!

Erica Sent on 11/08/2019

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Amazing Experience All Around

As a seasoned event planner for more than 15 years, and when it came time to plan my own celebration.... HOT MESS was hands down my first (and lets be honest.. ONLY) choice to celebrate. I have worked with Jason as a vendor partner on many occasions, and knew that his warmth and professionalism (and not to mention great humor) were a perfect match. Not only are Jason + Co some of the most talented performers I have worked with in my experience, he works with couples on a personal level to make sure that everything flows in a way that is seamless and keeps the party going! Every part of the planning experience - from working with Gail to putting the song list and details together with Jason leading up to the party is seamless. I am very particular when it comes to those details and knew that their performance would go above and beyond!! All of my friends and family still text me daily saying how they were "THE BEST BAND" they have ever heard. Do your self a favor and hire them. It will be one of the best planning decisions you will make... and your guests will NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW MUCH FUN THEY HAD!!

Gina Sent on 10/29/2019

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Best Band In Boston

My husband and I got married a few weeks ago and we still cannot stop talking about Hot Mess. Jason, Gail, and the rest of the band were amazing right from the start. We had a particularly long reception with a lot moving parts and Gail and Jason were so kind and devoted to putting together the perfect evening for us. We got a chance to speak with Jason over the phone the week before the wedding and go over everything and what shined through even more than his professionalism was his genuine excitement to be a part of our day! Jason was even more excited in person when we met him the day of! We were able to relax and enjoy our reception knowing that Jason and the rest of the band were going to bring the fun- and did they ever! We had family and friends coming up to us all night commenting on how amazing and fun the band was! Everyone loved the variety of instruments and the variety of songs played. The band even did a great job incorporating some traditional Italian music that my family had requested during the breaks. Something that was also very special for my husband and me was that Jason and the band really took the time to highlight the fact that my husband and I fell in love as swing dance partners and played some music that gave us the chance to show our family and friends how we fell in love in the first place. Overall, I would tell anyone getting married, I know how stressful it is to research all the different vendors to put a wedding together. Let me at least check off music for you and assure you that your band is right here- HOT MESS!

Paige Sent on 10/22/2019

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Absolutely amazing!

Nervous about making sure everyone has fun at your wedding?? Book Hot Mess immediately!!

Hot Mess infused this completely sincere and incredibly infectious energy into every single interaction leading up to our wedding, and every second of every song during our reception... it 100% can’t be taught, can’t be replicated, and can’t be faked.

The energy they bring made our wedding absolutely unforgettable. We can’t possibly be more thankful that Jason and Hot Mess were part of our day. Seriously... book them now!

Caroline Sent on 10/21/2019

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Hot Mess brings the party!

This group is so wonderful - they are AMAZING performers and such a pleasure to work with. Jason walked through all our song choices with us and provided suggestions on what to open/close with and they really know how to read a crowd! No one was in their seats the whole reception and my guests all raved about how wonderful the band was. Not to mention, my new husband woke up with a bruised hand from tambourine-ing too hard. I want to throw another party just to have them!!

Kimberly Sent on 10/15/2019

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Best Wedding Band!

My husband and I took a big risk for our wedding day and booked Hot Mess without hearing them play. My parents had seen them perform at wine festivals and insisted if there was one thing we needed to do for our wedding, it was to have this band. We were hesitant never having heard them play, but we couldn’t have been more pleased with our decision! Hot Mess was very professional from the start in having kick off calls with us to make sure our big day ran perfectly – and it did! They learned a new song for our first dance as husband and wife and killed it. The dance floor was rocking from the time they started until they finished their last song, and we had people of all ages on the dance floor the entire night, something I rarely see at weddings! It was also a big hit among our friends when the band gave a tambourine to one of our friends to play along – he is now nicknamed “Jonny Tambourine”. Having Hot Mess at our wedding was certainly the highlight, and we highly recommend this group if you want to have a party to remember.

Erica Sent on 10/08/2019

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The. Best!

As a seasoned event planner for more than 15 years, and when it came time to plan my own celebration.... HOT MESS was hands down my first (and lets be honest.. ONLY) choice to celebrate. I have worked with Jason as a vendor partner on many occasions, and knew that his warmth and professionalism (and not to mention great humor) were a perfect match. Not only are Jason + Co some of the most talented performers I have worked with in my experience, he works with couples on a personal level to make sure that everything flows in a way that is seamless and keeps the party going! Every part of the planning experience - from working with Gail to putting the song list and details together with Jason leading up to the party is seamless. I am very particular when it comes to those details and knew that their performance would go above and beyond!! All of my friends and family still text me daily saying how they were "THE BEST BAND" they have ever heard. Do your self a favor and hire them. It will be one of the best planning decisions you will make... and your guests will NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW MUCH FUN THEY HAD!!

Dan Sent on 10/06/2019

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A+ Band // Highly Recommend

I will preface this review by saying that my wife and I have been to many weddings prior to our own (over thirty). Nearly every one had a band, so we were able to observe over time and decide what we were looking for. We were particular about what we wanted, and did significant research before ultimately choosing Hot Mess. For us, the band was integral to the wedding to ensure our guests had a phenomenal night.

Jason and his team really outperformed even our very high expectations! Jason was highly accessible prior to the wedding to ensure he knew the vibe we were looking for and was extremely attentive to wedding day details. He listened to our suggestions with a "client first" mentality and could not have been more helpful or enthusiastic throughout the process. On wedding day, Hot Mess really brought it and went above and beyond. Our guests were having such a good time that the band took limited breaks and played for longer than expected. The performance was interactive and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. The vast majority of our guests were still dancing after midnight during the after party. The next day, each one of our guests raved about how good Hot Mess was.

I can't thank Jason and Hot Mess enough for making our wedding day PERFECT. You guys crushed it and we couldn't be more pleased. Our advice to future brides and grooms - take a look at Hot Mess before you evaluate any other band. We doubt you'll need to look further before making a final decision.

Christy Sent on 10/02/2019

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Amazing! Not enough words to describe how perfect they were!

I am willingly happy to give a good, great, over the top reference to eric grant and sugah rush band! We were more than pleased with the performance at our wedding 9-21-19 at the Margate!
We had decided to have them play piano duo as the guests were taking their seats- it gave a romantic, pure vibe! Best decision I made!!! They also did acoustics for us during cocktail hour! Simply beautiful!
When it came to the reception- he was promptly ready to get the bridal party in our places and start the party off right!
He kept the crowd on the dance floor the entire night! - at several points I stepped back to take a look, and everyone was on the dance floor- it was amazing! Now for most people including myself, I tend to take breaks and sit down during some songs at weddings! Not this one, not with sugar rush- he had us all dancing all night long!
Their entertainment, musicality, organization and communication throughout the wedding planning was top notch!
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I would highly recommend this band to any future bride/groom!
I am more than happy to say that we had the best wedding with them leading the path with great music and keeping us to the timeline!!!!!
I am so happy to be writing this reference and would recommend this band to anyone who is considering a band! You can not go wrong!

Zoe Sent on 09/25/2019

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Hanh Agency is the BEST

Unbelievable!

Where do I even begin?! Book this band immediately!

Hot Mess preformed at our wedding in Sept 2019 and blew my expectations out of the water. From the beginning, Gail and Jason were wonderful to work with. Jason even managed to keep me calm when we thought we might have a wedding amidst hurricane Dorian. I knew either way, they’d help us throw an incredible party.

And that they did. The night of the wedding, they knocked it out of the park. I know people say this, but I mean it - they got EVERYONE dancing. Including my 91 year old grandmother. They truly and honestly made our wedding. It was such a joyous and FUN celebration. So so many guests have said Hot Mess is the best wedding band they’ve ever heard.

All I can say is wow. My heart is bursting just writing this review because everyone and everything was so amazing.

Don’t hesitate to book this band, it will be the best decision you make.

Jacqueline Sent on 09/23/2019

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Hot Mess was amazing!

Booked Hot Mess for our wedding on 8/24/19. I can't get over how much fun this band was. The dance floor was packed all night and we had received complements from everyone saying how great they were. The band was interactive in the crowd with the horns section and the singers coming out. Never annoying or in your face but just building up the energy!

Jason was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. We had jumped on a call to go over the whole night and what we had hoped for. We were a little picky with what we did and didn't want to hear and with just a few questions from Jason he had come up with the most perfect set list.

The band learned two songs for us and they sounded even better than the originals. Our first dance song we wanted to give a little twist from the original and Jason was nice enough to give us a sample of how they would play it so we could practice dancing to it prior to the big day.

10/10 would book again!

Alyssa Sent on 09/19/2019

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Made the wedding!

Everyone raved about Soul of Boston. They made the night SO FUN and kept everyone dancing all night. Thank you Apollo, Gail, and all for your help and attention to detail! We had an incredible night thanks to you!!!!! I’d hire them again in a second. Also they killed a few requests like Third Eye Blind and Shania Twain :)

Jacqueline Sent on 09/18/2019

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Hot mess was amazing!

Booked Hot Mess for our wedding on 8/24/19. I can't get over how much fun this band was. The dance floor was packed all night and we had received complements from everyone saying how great they were. The band was interactive in the crowd with the horns section and the singers coming out. Never annoying or in your face but just building up the energy!

Jason was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. We had jumped on a call to go over the whole night and what we had hoped for. We were a little picky with what we did and didn't want to hear and with just a few questions from Jason he had come up with the most perfect set list.

The band learned two songs for us and they sounded even better than the originals. Our first dance song we wanted to give a little twist from the original and Jason was nice enough to give us a sample of how they would play it so we could practice dancing to it prior to the big day.

10/10 would book again!

Meaghan Sent on 09/16/2019

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The best!

WOW!! Hot Mess made my wedding the most memorable night!! My husband and I have been to lots weddings that have had bands, but Hot Mess easily blew all other bands we’ve heard out of the water. Hot Mess is worth every penny and they put on a show – it was the best wedding decision we made! Our guests could not stop raving about the band and everyone was up dancing. Jason is the absolute best and is very responsive, upbeat and friendly. He will not disappoint! Do yourself a favor and book HOT MESS!!!

Lauren Sent on 09/16/2019

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Hot Mess deserves way more than 5 stars!!

If you're browsing bands for your wedding/event and you've come across Hot Mess but are worrying about pulling the trigger before you've heard the band live, trust us - just do it. We were one of those couples - music can make or break an event, it's very important to get it right. We booked Hot Mess for our wedding based on recommendations, reviews, and videos without having time to hear them live and we could not be happier that we did. Hot Mess exceeded our expectations in so many ways. After booking with Hot Mess and connecting with Jason, music went from stressful to beyond exciting. We were incredibly impressed with Jason's enthusiasm, professionalism, support and responsiveness leading up to our event. Jason provided us with a ton of suggestions and advice leading up to our wedding and made the process a lot less stressful. And then - the important part... Hot Mess ROCKED our wedding. They were fun, energetic, engaging, exciting, SO CRAZY TALENTED, and our guests RAVED about our band. We could truly not be happier that we chose Hot Mess to be a part of the most important day of our lives. We have definitely become Hot Mess groupies and will be looking out for their shows in the future. We want to thank Hot Mess from the bottom of our hearts for being so incredibly amazing, talented, kind, and supportive and helping us throw the best party of our lives.

Zoe Sent on 09/12/2019

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Unbelievable!

Where do I even begin?! Book this band immediately!

Hot Mess preformed at our wedding in Sept 2019 and blew my expectations out of the water. From the beginning, Gail and Jason were wonderful to work with. Jason even managed to keep me calm when we thought we might have a wedding amidst hurricane Dorian. I knew either way, they’d help us throw an incredible party.

And that they did. The night of the wedding, they knocked it out of the park. I know people say this, but I mean it - they got EVERYONE dancing. Including my 91 year old grandmother. They truly and honestly made our wedding. It was such a joyous and FUN celebration. So so many guests have said Hot Mess is the best wedding band they’ve ever heard.

All I can say is wow. My heart is bursting just writing this review because everyone and everything was so amazing.

Don’t hesitate to book this band, it will be the best decision you make.

Matthew Sent on 08/27/2019

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Nothing short of exceptional

Are you looking for a best in class band to play at your wedding? All I can say is look no further than Hot Mess! My wife and I got married in July 2019 in Iceland and Hot Mess came all the way from Boston and absolutely brought down the house! The dance floor was PACKED all night and Hot Mess were so dynamic and explosive that they even had our “non-dancing” guests dancing all night! The Hot Mess Team was truly an integral part in making the evening so special, and not only was their performance off the charts, but their level of professionalism is like nothing I have seen before. Jason and Team were an absolute pleasure to work with and their level of preparation and coordination was exceptional, which was an IMMENSE help during the busy planning phase of our wedding. They really took a lot off our plate! Thank you Jason and the rest of the Hot Mess Team for making our special day so special, and I will reiterate to all others looking for the best wedding band possible – give Hot Mess a call NOW; you and your special guests will all be blown away!

Becca Sent on 08/22/2019

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Hands down, the best in the business!

I’ve been to what feels like a million weddings over the years, and I have have never, ever seen an entire party respond to a band like our guests did to Hot Mess. Every single person at our wedding was engaged, smiling and having an absolute blast the entire time, all thanks to the contagious, incredible energy they brought. The music was outstanding, but what was even more wonderful was just how personal the entire experience felt. It didn’t feel like the average band performance; it felt like they were each simply part of the party (part of our family, if I’m being honest!) and that made ALL the difference. The personal touches (including my dad’s surprise cameo on guitar… I’m still speechless) set our event apart from other weddings in a completely unique way, and made it a truly magical experience — we couldn’t be more grateful.

We had two goals for our wedding. First, we wanted to make sure it was a SERIOUS party that would leave a lasting impression. Hot Mess over-delivered on this front. Since we’ve been away, we’re just now catching up with friends and family, and I’m not exaggerating when I say that every single conversation about the wedding has started with “WHERE DID YOU FIND THAT BAND?!” We’ve been so happy to give them all the credit for making our night such a memorable one.

Our second, and even more important goal was to remain present throughout the night. Everyone told us that our wedding would fly by and be over in an instant, so we went into it committed to remaining as “in the moment” as we possibly could. Jason and the band were absolutely critical in making this one possible. Knowing that each and every guest was having just as much fun as we were allowed us to let loose, be present and savor every single second of the night was just incredible.

Thank you to Hot Mess for EVERYTHING! :)

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Cassie Sent on 08/05/2019

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Truly Incredible

Hot Mess truly made the night for us. Every guest we spoke to afterwards couldn't stop talking about how much fun the band was.

Kathryn Sent on 07/23/2019

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This band is absolutely phenomenal!!!

It’s pretty clear based on all of the positive reviews that Hot Mess is no joke. And we had the pleasure of having them as our wedding band. They did not disappoint!!

An awesome wedding is the combination of a bunch of different factors, some bigger than others. The band being one of the biggest ones. Not only did Hot Mess contribute immensely to our overall wedding, but they helped elevate it.

From our first call with Jason, we knew we were in good hands. He was attentive to our preferences, gave us great suggestions, and really knew his stuff. This extends to the band as well. Each person was amazing and immensely talented.

The entire band was super nice and genuinely excited to be there. It’s clear they all enjoy what they do and wanted to ensure we had an amazing time. Our timeline for the overall wedding was shortened at the last moment. Without our asking, the band skipped a break and played two marathon sets to give us some more time on the dance floor.

Our wedding was amazing, and whenever anyone talks about it, Hot Mess is always mentioned. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Kerri Sent on 07/23/2019

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Outstanding Band!

Hot Mess was outstanding! Jason and his team were a pleasure to deal with from beginning to end. The dance floor was absolutely packed all night and our guests can't stop raving about how great they were! They were truly an integral part of our evening, and we couldn't be happier with deciding to have them!

Ryan Sent on 07/15/2019

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Best Wedding Band Ever

Myself and my wife just wanted to say a massive thanks to Hot Mess for playing at our wedding on July 12th, 2019. We had the best night EVER and everyone was RAVING about how good you were!!

So many of our guests told us during and after the big day that they have never seen a dance floor full for the entire duration of a wedding, and that is exactly what Hot Mess gave us. They played a brilliant variety of music to appeal to every guest, and they kept the mood very positive.

We could not recommend these guys enough, so if you want a top quality wedding band and you have the chance to book them, do it with zero hesitation. Thanks for adding so much to our wedding day, guys!

Claire Sent on 07/10/2019

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Simply the BEST!

Look no further HOT MESS is your wedding band! From our initial inquiry to coordination to the wedding day and even post-wedding follow-up Hot Mess exceeded our greatest expectations. Their talent and energy made our wedding celebration — they truly know how to get everyone on the dance floor. All of our guests could not stop talking about how incredible the band was. Hot Mess — we cannot thank you enough for making out day absolutely perfect. We would choose you a million more times!

Krista Sent on 07/05/2019

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Highly recommend!

Hot Mess was the #1 highlight of our wedding and the best decision we made through the whole wedding planning process! After going to a showcase and being disappointed by the typical, cliché “wedding band” vibe of every one we saw there, we later saw Hot Mess perform and knew right away they clearly stood out as different from the rest. They’re not your average wedding band, THEY ARE WAY BETTER!
John Polino’s acoustic cocktail hour started off the night with the perfect upbeat yet relaxing vibe. Then as soon as dinner was over, the party started right away and never stopped! Even some of our guests who never dance were out on the dance floor at our wedding. Jason’s energy is contagious, Ashley and Carli’s voices are amazing, and the whole band is absolutely incredible.
Plus to top it all off, Jason was awesome to work with leading up to the big day. He was more than willing to learn two songs we requested that weren’t on their set list (and they crushed both!), and he took the time to talk to us about each and every detail of the night to make sure it was all tailored to our personal style and preferences.
I honestly can’t say enough good things about them. I’ll be a Hot Mess fan and groupie for life!
-Krista & John 6/1/19

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Soul of Boston is AMAZING

The Soul of Boston was the BEST. They made our reception AMAZING. They were fun, upbeat, and had the entire dance floor packed the entire night. They learned our songs for our first dances--it was beautiful. They even learned a fun twist on a song that my husband and his friends do back in Buffalo, NY. There was never a lull in the dancing -- everyone danced the entire night. They even stayed for two additional songs! They were dancing with us and had everyone engaged. After the wedding, everyone asked me about the band and raved about them. I love Soul of Boston and would recommend them to ANY BRIDE!

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Would give 10 STARS if I could!!

I cannot even begin to say enough amazing things about Hot Mess! We had them this past weekend for our wedding and they were absolutely incredible, from Graham on the keyboard during the ceremony, to John on the guitar during cocktail hour, to the whole band during the reception. Jason was amazing to work with! He was so personable and made everything so easy! He made it feel like we and even our parents had known him for years. He’s not only the band leader, but an awesome MC with an incredible energy you won’t find anywhere else. People that have never danced at weddings were up dancing! Our guests cannot say enough good things about them. We’ve even been told it was one of the best weddings people have been to by our guests and a huge part of that is due Hot Mess! If you’re looking for a night you and your guests won’t forget I would 1,000% recommend Hot Mess for your wedding!

Alexandra Sent on 05/28/2019

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Don't think twice - just hire Hot Mess! Best Wedding Decision that we made!

Hiring Hot Mess for our wedding was easily one of the BEST decisions that we made!! Not only do they put on an amazing show but Jason is an absolute JOY to work with during the planning process!! We had seen them perform prior to hiring them for our wedding but we obviously had never worked with them on planning an event and Jason was not only incredibly easy to work with but also insanely calming (when you are weeks away from your wedding you need that kind of vibe!). He made our vision come to life and it was one part of our wedding that we didn't have to worry about for a second. Our wedding was 4 weeks ago and everyone is still raving about Hot Mess!!! Don't think twice - just hire Hot Mess, you won't regret it!!

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Tracy Sent on 05/14/2019

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You are insane If you do not hire this band!

We CANNOT say enough amazing things about this band and these people. If you Are lucky enough to book them on a day they are not booked you will have the most memorable wedding of your life. Jason and his band sang at our ceremony did acoustic at our cocktail hour and full on fun at our ceremony. They are so professional, so fun, so engaging oh and did we mention they are a complete HOT MESS at what they do (and that’s the best compliment!). We are so thankful to them all for making our day so beautiful and special and we are happy to call them our friends. Any questions please email me. We are jealous of everyone that gets to hear them play!
Best of luck
Tracy & Luke

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Absolutely amazing!

I've worked with Hot Mess on club bookings so when I was getting married there was no question these guys were number one on the list. I reached out over a year before our wedding to make sure we had them booked.

Jason and the band were absolutely amazing. There is simply no other way to describe them. From start to finish Jason was with us every step of the way. He was available for any questions, extremely easy to work with, over the top helpful and knowledgeable. Our NYE wedding would have NOT been the same without them. Graham played keys for our ceremony, John on acoustic guitar for cocktail hour and full 7-piece band for the reception.

Guests young and old were up dancing all night long. I just can't say enough good things about them. There is no other band you should have at your wedding. I would give them 10 stars if I could. Jason is equal parts great as MC, Lead Singer, and wedding coordinator keeping the flow of the night and key "events" like parent dances and in our case the countdown to midnight right on schedule. If it's a band you want, don't look any further, you will not be disappointed.

Nick Sent on 12/11/2018

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Absolutely Electric!

When our friend Chris said that Hot Mess played his sisters wedding and they were absolutely electric, Cassie and I knew we HAD to have them at our wedding. Jason and his team at Hot Mess are the absolute easiest people to work with, our wedding was a couple of months away when Jason contacted us to set up the big day and his energy just over the phone was off the charts. Cassie and I can’t thank Jason and Hot Mess enough for being the BEST wedding band ever, a month later guests from the wedding are still saying that it was the best wedding they had ever been to and in our opinion it would not have been what it was without Hot Mess.

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