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Side One Entertainment

Side One Entertainment

Bothell, WA
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    Jane K. Sent on 09/28/2023
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    Amazing-- best band ever!

    Best band ever! They were amazing from start to finish. So professional and fun.
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    Liam Sent on 10/11/2022
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    Side One was epic!!

    Side one was the highlight of our wedding! Seriously… family and friends haven’t stopped asking about them! They had everyone on their feet dancing all night long
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    Steven M. Sent on 08/26/2022
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    Super talented, fun and a joy to work with

    Rob, Erin, Tristan, David and the team were so amazing to work with and really brought the party for us and our guests - forever grateful, thanks so much.

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    Thanks Steven! Turns out you guys and your guests are the talented bunch hahaha. 5 stars for the groom's performance with the band! Thanks so much for having us and congrats to you and Annabelle!
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    Vanessa C. Sent on 10/23/2021
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    Cannot say enough about this talented group!

    SideOne provided an amazing experience for our wedding! They really rocked the house, and our guests could not stop dancing. The team is so unbelievably talented. They provided a wide range of music, so all ages enjoyed it and really felt out the crowd on the best songs to play. Our guests cannot stop talking about how great the band was, we are so happy with them, and they really made the night.

    I recommend SideOne as the only band in town to work with, they are amazing!

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    Vanessa, the band had so much fun and you and your crew brought the party!! So much fun and congrats to you and Zach!!
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    Meaghan R. Sent on 07/28/2021
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    Best wedding band ever!

    We used Side One for our wedding in June and they were absolutely amazing! First, they worked with us and were so helpful in postponing our wedding multiple times because of Covid. They made the postponements so easy on us. We had the 8 piece band and they were incredible!! All of our guests were on the dance floor most of the night, and many people have mentioned to us how amazing the band was since. They played a great combination of oldies and current music. They also played all dance songs and no slow songs which we loved! Their energy and talent was amazing and really made our wedding an awesome party.

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    We love you Meaghan!!! The band how so much fun and you took such good care of us. Thanks again for having us!!
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    Tina Sent on 09/09/2020
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    A great experience!

    Side One were amazing! The music was really a highlight of our celebration. The quality of the performance and the song selection made it feel like an actual show. They also had a great sense of the room and had us dancing all evening long. Our guests loved the band too. We highly recommend them.

    Side One Entertainment's reply:

    Thank you so much Tina!! The band had a blast and we're so honoured to be such a big part of you Eddy's big day!!
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    Side One was amazing!! We used Side One during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Everyone at our wedding was on the dance floor all night and had an amazing time. They played a variety of hits that appealed to our wide range of wedding guests. Our wedding wouldn't have been as much fun without them!
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    Jeff Sent on 04/15/2016
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    It's not even really a question of whether or not we'd recommend Side One for a wedding. We absolutely would but more than that, if we had friends even considering a band, we'd badger them relentlessly until they booked Side One. There are three things that I just thought they did incredibly well.
    1) The playlist. Absolutely perfect for us. I like indie, my wife loves hip-hop and our guests' tastes varied even more. The band put together an unbelievable playlist that really suited our group.
    2) The performance. Wow. We thought that we might have thrown them a bit of a curve ball with a tricky first dance song and we're wondering if they'd be able to pull it off. They did. And it was perfect. But there were just so many great moments throughout the night that we never would have imagined like when the female singer (sorry- don't have your name) raps the verse in No Diggity. Amazing!
    3) The energy. Our wedding wasn't a large one (about 80 people) and we were worried that we might not be able to keep the dance floor full. Not a problem at all. There wasn't a single song that felt phoned in or like the band was just going through the motions and I've never seen our friends dance like they did that night.

    Thank you again so much. You were one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. We wouldn't have changed a single note.

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    Jeff & Lena
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    Tanja Sent on 12/21/2015
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    Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end. Great music, perfect vocals...hope I get a chance to hear them again.
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    Chris Sent on 08/24/2015
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    Side One is a phenomenal band. They created a positive environment and the dance floor was packed from the beginning until the end. If they played until 6am the dance floor (filled with people both young and old) would have stayed rocking the entire time. Side One was a game changer and we're trying to dream up another event... With Side One of course.
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    I am the mother of the groom and I must say that this band was exceptional. The demographic at a wedding can be diverse, as are music tastes, but this band kept our guests on the dance floor all night.
    Feedback from our guests included: best wedding reception band I have ever heard, the band was outstanding, wow, they put their heart and soul into their music, and on and on. Thank you to this group for fulfilling our hope for a wonderful celebration for our family. You are amazing

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    Erin Sent on 08/25/2015
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    Side One was amazing from the start. They were professional and went above and beyond, helping with other aspects of our wedding. They kept every guest on the dance floor all night - even those who claim the never ever dance. They blew us and our guests away, leaving us with amazing memories we will always cherish.
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    Richard Sent on 08/05/2015
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    Side One Rocks! We had the 8 piece band play for our wedding reception and they had everyone dancing all night long. Our guests didn't want to leave because they were having too much fun. In the weeks following the wedding, we received many unsolicited comments from guests indicating how much they enjoyed the music. Rob and his team are great to work with and very professional. They not only learned our first dance song but absolutely nailed it. The night could not have been better.

    Thank you Side One for making our big day so amazing.
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    Melissa Sent on 06/18/2015
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    Amazing!
    Kept our entire wedding dancing from the first song to the last.
    Absolutely made our party the best.
    Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them.
    New exactly what to play to entertain everyone.
    Can not say enough good things So much fun!
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    Lisa Sent on 09/14/2015
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    The dance floor was full the whole night! I can't wait to work with these guys again!
    Lisa Bonin
    Eventful Times, Event Planning & Management Services
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    Cory Sent on 05/06/2015
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    This band was amazing at our wedding reception! They came highly recommended to us and after having them at our wedding I definitely understand why. Everyone at our wedding was on the dance floor for most of the time and more than half of our wedding was still there at 1 am for last call including all of my old Aunties and Uncles. Our friends cannot stop talking about how much they enjoyed our band. If you want to have a party at your reception I definitely recommend hiring these guys. They are awesome and 1000 times better than a DJ.
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    Lona Sent on 04/16/2015
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    SideOne Entertainment was incredible from beginning to end. They were easy to communicate with and very helpful with suggestions. Hands down SideOne Band made our wedding even more memorable. No one ever left the dance floor - even the bride and groom danced from the beginning to the end. Guests and ourselves included are still talking about how amazing SideOne was. Hiring SideOne to play at our wedding was the best decision we made - besides getting married.
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    Paige Sent on 04/21/2015
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    SideOne is THE BEST! I've worked with them on a few occasions and attended many events where they've been playing and they never disappoint!! So much talent and value it's amazing. One specific gig I hired them for was a corporate awards gala which had a crowd of 400 guests ranging from hair stylists to lawyers, ages 20-80. They had the dance floor bumping the entire time and at midnight guests were begging for the party to continue. They have the ability to appeal to any age and can adapt their sets perfectly to meet your needs. If you want to hire a band that you know will having everyone raving for weeks to come, HIRE SIDEONE!!
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    We found Side One because my mom had attended a wedding in the Vancouver region and she fell in love with the band. Although I had my own ideas for a band, she insisted that this was the band we should get, so I cautiously said ok (not knowing about my mom's taste in bands). We found out that there was a newly formed Side One out of Calgary due to the success and demand of the Vancouver band (I presume). We had an Edmonton wedding so we paid for most of the band to come up from Calgary. Due to an unfortunate injury, the Calgary female lead couldn’t make it, so they flew the Vancouver replacement out. She was simply amazing. Also, we decided last minute to go for an 8-piece band and they found us two great available local brass players a week before too. The whole band was perfect and the party and dancing was nonstop. We had literally 90% of the wedding guests dancing for the whole night. My grandparents who have been having problems walking in recent years were somehow up dancing. We had a wedding cake, but didn't eat it, didn't even cut it. We donated the cake the next day to the Bissell center. There was no bouquet toss. Once the band started playing, there was nothing that would have got us to stop the band. They were that good. In terms of value, they are a great deal. Yes, they are more expensive than your average band, but they could charge more for how good they are. I'm not sure whether this is a common polite compliment for most newlyweds, but we had at least 20 people come up to us and say that it was the best wedding they had ever been to and it's all thanks to the band. It was in a pretty simple hall, good, but not fancy buffet food, really nothing special except for the band. Around 50 people came to me in awe and asked where on earth I found this band. I was as shocked as they were. I would absolutely recommend this band to anyone and just say that yes, they are worth the money.
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    Side One is an amazing event band. We had Martin and Rob do an acoustic duo for our holiday party and it was amazing.
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    Cory Sent on 01/13/2015
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    THE BEST!! We hired the 3 piece acoustic band for our staff holiday party last month and they were such a hit! Our management team and execs couldn't stop raving about them for days after the party! It was such a pleasure to work with Erin. She was responsive, answered all my questions and made the booking process a breeze! Rob and the group played an awesome set and had the crowd engaged the whole night. We 'twait to start planning next year's party and hire the whole band. Thanks so much!!

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    We started with an acoustic duo performing to welcome arriving guests and then had the 8 piece band rocking out the rest of the evening. Great selection of songs that everyone could dance to. Great energy from the band. Completely professional from beginning to end. Would hire them again and again.

    I'd have them close out the night instead of closing out with a DJ.
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    Angie Sent on 09/30/2014
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    SideOne played at our private club’s 50th Anniversary black-tie Gala. The band was amazing –truly a talented group of musicians. The dance floor was packed right from the very first song, and it stayed that way until the very end. The energy and professionalism was brilliant. Our members are still raving about them. Robert and Erin were also wonderful throughout the planning stages; offering great suggestions and accommodating our many requests. We can’t wait to have them back!
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    Dova Sent on 04/08/2015
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    Hands down the best event band! Don't bother shopping around. They will learn and perform whatever songs you want. My guests still talk about the band. All Side One members are all extremely talented, professional, and a total blast (not to mention good looking:). I'd be a groupie if they would let me crash their events.
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