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Skyline Orchestras

Skyline Orchestras

Great River, NY
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    Abigail D. Sent on 11/07/2023
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    Code BLEU is the Way to Go!

    I LOVE Code Bleu! They are a MUST! They are a family business, where they played at my parents wedding in the 80s and my older sisters, so it was a no-brainer that I had them play at mine. They are super knowledgable so please TRUST their flow. They called me 3 months prior of what vibe I wanted and I told them to play whatever gets EVERYONE on the dance floor. I had variety of age groups at my wedding and they got all those from 80s to 20s out on the dance floor. Faith sang my first dance song and she was AMAZING, not a dry eye in the room when she sings slow-dance songs. Highly recommend if you want to feel like your at a concert and show off your best moves, you gotta hire Code Bleu!
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    Garrett S. Sent on 10/15/2023
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    Energy, Lively, for any audience!

    My wife and I had the pleasure of choosing Rhapsody to perform at our wedding. We booked them for the ceremony and an extra hour for the reception. The ceremony/cocktail hour were from 5:30pm-~6:45pm. The reception was from 7pm to midnight. The energy was there the entire night, and the audience loved the band.

    I also played the saxophone with the band for a song - 1000 Years. Ellen sang along while I played, along with guiding me through the song (Thank you!). Additionally, I spoke with Paul leading up to the wedding, with planning and logistics. Great to work with, and he definitely cares about putting on a good show.

    The band was gracious with their time, and would recommend them for anyone wanting a band in the tristate area.

    Thanks All!
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    Rachel P. Sent on 10/31/2022
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    Amazing night!

    Code Bleu is amazing! They kept the party rocking all night long. The music never stopped. We highly recommend Code Bleu. The band was easy to communicate with, extremely responsive, and gave us assurance that they’d be able to make our choreographed go smoothly; they did not disappoint! If you want to leave your guests wanting more, hire Code Bleu.
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    Samantha S. Sent on 10/18/2022
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    Hire this band. Do not think twice!

    I have no words for how INCREDIBLE this band was.

    Firstly, the performance was so great and all of our guests were commenting about how fun and talented they were - which we already knew because their reputation precedes them :) The set list was perfect and the dance floor was full all night.

    Secondly, however, I had some drama with the venue. The band (FAITH in particular) quarterbacked us through all of that. She had my back and kept things running smoothly - which was not her job, but she did it anyways.

    Third and final, the band worked with my Dad and husband on a special performance by them (they are also musicians!) and it was one of the highlights of the night.

    Hire them. Don't even think twice.
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    Marissa Sent on 10/31/2022
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    Code Bleu was amazing!

    I feel that one of the most important aspects of having a great wedding is who you choose for entertainment. My husband and I knew right away after seeing Code Bleu at an intimate band showcase that they would be perfect for us. All of their musicians are very talented and can play everything from classics to current hits. You can tell they love what they do and are having fun. Our guests keep talking about how much fun they had dancing at our wedding. The dance floor was packed and it felt like it was your own private concert. Sean (guitarist) was amazing to work with throughout the whole process and made everything stress-free. Our first dance song was not common so the band learned it from scratch and absolutely nailed it! Sounded exactly like the actual song and was so beautiful. Also, all of the entrance and parent dance songs were wonderful too. I highly recommend choosing "Code Bleu" from Skyline Orchestras for entertainment at your wedding! You will not be disappointed.
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    Estee G. Sent on 02/16/2022
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    Rocked All Night

    I worked a wedding almost 6 years ago where Code Bleu by Skyline Orchestras performed and I knew then, that I wanted them to perform at my wedding when the time came. Code Bleu was incredible, they also are extremely professional, and had the dance floor rocking all night.
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    Nicole F. Sent on 01/11/2022
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    Band of our dreams

    CODE BLEU,
    We just wanted to sincerely thank you again for a spectacular performance. It was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The band sounded unbelievable— better than the original version. You kept your promise— no one came off the dance floor the entire night and everyone raved about the band being the best they have ever heard. All of the music choices were perfect. The singers voices and all of the musicians were off the charts incredible. Thank you for being so easy to work with and for making the process so easy. You and your band are top of the line. I know we will see you at another wedding! Thank you so much again. You made the wedding a night we will NEVER forget!!!!
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    Katie S. Sent on 12/27/2021
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    Absolutely Incredible!

    After seeing Rhapsody at a live show pre-Covid I was blown away! Rhapsody was absolutely phenomenal and the management at Skyline Orchestras was very professional and responded quickly to any questions I had. Leading up to the wedding Charlie (bass player in the band) communicated all of the details of the day with me and even asked for which versions of songs I preferred because the band knew more than one. He was also excellent when I asked him to be in on the Mr. Met surprise. As Mr. Met walked in, Rhapsody played “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” followed by “Ciella Luna” which any Met fan knows is a must during the 7th inning stretch! Rhapsody kept the party going all night! The saxophone and acoustic music during dinner was beautiful and they played all the songs on my request sheet as well as any songs that our family and friends asked them to play during the night as well. They were absolutely incredible!
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    Jacqueline P. Sent on 08/02/2021
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    Amazing Experience!

    Sean, Marissa, and the whole Code Bleu band were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They made the planning process so easy and hands off for us. For the day of our wedding, their performance was even better than we expected. Everything from the keyboardist during our ceremony, to the entrance music, the first dance, and parent dances, were all perfectly done. We picked a particularly unique song for our first dance, and the band could not have done a more terrific job, sounding exactly like the song we chose. They read the room and kept the energy right throughout the night and most importantly had people dancing the entire time. Every single person we have spoken to about our wedding has mentioned that the band was the best part! I would most definitely recommend Code Bleu for anyone looking for a fun and talented band.
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    Stephanie Sent on 04/16/2020
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    Best band ever!

    I honestly don't even have words for this AMAZING band!! Just visit a showcase & you can see with our own eyes. My husband and I decided we wanted to the perfect band for our large wedding in February. We went to a decent amount of showcases but after seeing Skyline, we stopped & booked right away. I think our favorite thing about this unique band, is that they play throughout the night. Most bands take breaks & put on MP3. This band DID NOT! There was music being played at all times, even during dinner they would sing a slow song.

    The band not only sounds amazing, but every single person is smiling & having a great time. They are so diverse with their genres- they went from Billy Joel, to Staind, to Lizzo, to country music and Backstreet boys. We wanted diversity with music and they definitely gave that to us. Ross, the band leader is awesome to work with. He was so understanding & so easy going. We also loved that almost everyone in the band sings! Tom played during our cocktail hour & he blew our guests away. Vinny played for us during the ceremony & the songs were beautiful. The female vocalists are great. Bridget really knows how to break it down with Lizzo & Nikki Minaj and Lauren has some amazing pipes! We also love how the horn section likes to have fun! They made everyone smile! Huge shoutout to Tom! My husband's favorite wedding song is "Jump Around, by House of Pain" He goes insane. Tom KILLED THAT SONG!

    We also did a choreographed first dance and we were honestly a little nervous at first. Ross told us that every song is played just like the original. So we trusted him & so glad we did. Our first dance was beautiful & went perfect.

    Long story short, if you are looking for the perfect wedding band, stop looking now! Skyline is amazing and they made our day. People are still raving about the band and our favorite comment of the night is "I Kept looking over to make sure that was someone was singing & it wasn't a recording"

    Thank you again for making our night so special, we love you guys!

    Skyline Orchestras's reply:

    Thank you Stephanie! Again, congratulations and we were honored to be part of your special day!! All the best.
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    Gina M. Sent on 12/18/2019
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    Excellent band.

    Excellent band!! Each band member is extremely talented and when they play together it’s just fabulous. They helped make my wedding day!
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    Kim G. Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Great wedding band!

    Rhapsody was perfect for our wedding! Started off the night with a beautiful rendition of our first dance song. They had all of our guests up and dancing the entire night, even before dinner! They did an amazing job reading the crowd and choosing the right songs to keep the party going. Super professional and likable group, would 100% recommend!
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    Roslyn Sent on 10/30/2019
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    Skyline Orchestras - Code Bleu Band

    Code Bleu band was one of the first and best decisions we made during the wedding planning process! We were very picky about finding the right live band, as it was a huge priority for our wedding to be a big dance party. After we went to a Code Bleu showcase in NYC, we realized that if these talented folks could brighten up a room of tired, sober couples on a Monday night after a long work day and get them to dance and sing along, then they would be a necessity and perfect for our wedding. Working with Sean and his team was extremely easy throughout the entire process, and we trusted them to deliver a good time, especially since we have a very eclectic taste in music and our guests ranged in all ages and cultures. Code Bleu certainly delivered and was able to satisfy every genre and taste to ensure everyone had a blast. So many of our guests commented on the amazing band, and we would not have had as great of a party without Code Bleu!
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    Anthony Sent on 02/16/2020
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    Rhapsody- The Best

    My wife and I couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Rhapsody. They played the entire night, including during dinner. We asked for them to play more modern songs, and that's exactly what they did. They had everyone in the venue up and dancing the whole night, and there was no downtime. Based on the amount of people that have told us that it was the best wedding band they've ever seen, I know that we made the right decision.

    Skyline Orchestras's reply:

    It was Rhapsody's honor! Congratulations Dana and Anthony. All the best. We hope to see you again very soon.
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    Jennifer W. Sent on 08/04/2019
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    Amazing band!

    My brother and sister in law had hired Code Bleu by Skyline Orchestras for their wedding, and I remember being blown away, dancing and thinking, "Wow, I keep forgetting this is band, they sound exactly like the actual song! One day when I get married, I am so hiring them too". Lucky for us, they happened to be available when we booked our wedding on pretty short notice in March of 2019. Not only were they all very nice people and certainly knew how to get the crowd having fun, they sounded incredible and could perform literally anything. They even learned our wedding song for us which was relatively new at the time, and they sounded just like the actual song. Their performance through the whole evening was really so amazing and made our day so magical. We HIGHLY recommend Code Bleu especially, but I know all of the bands in the Skyline family are equally as great. Another family member recently hired another one of their bands for her December 2019 wedding and I cannot wait to go see them perform!
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    Lia Sent on 02/24/2019
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    Absolutely amazing and diverse wedding band!

    Code Bleu kept our guests on the dance floor the entire night. The amount of music they can play is incredible. If you are looking for music for your wedding I recommend booking them now! The party did not stop and people were raving about how great they were. Highly recommend!

    Skyline Orchestras's reply:

    You're welcome Lia and Alex and Congratulations again!!!
    Thank you for choosing Code Bleu from Skyline Orchestras.
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    Lisa Sent on 12/17/2018
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    Best wedding band ever

    Hands down this band made my wedding. They were absolutely amazing and all of my wedding guests are still complimenting us about them! I wish I had another event that I was planning so I could hire them again! They were also so lovely to work with and so kind!!
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    Emily Sent on 11/18/2018
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    Stop Looking and Book Code Bleu

    “Canes? Where we’re going, we don’t need canes.” – This was the quote of the night after Code Bleu had our 96yo great-aunt dancing her heart out on the dance floor.
    A good measure of a band’s quality is the number of people on the dancefloor. For our reception, Code Bleu had everyone – young, old, and everyone in between - dancing all night. They truly excelled at reading the room and adjusting accordingly, playing a good combination of music from “Fireball” to “Will You Be My Girl.” The band members were engaging and often joined guests on the dancefloor to keep things lively. They nailed our first dance song, and made our parents cry during the father-daughter and mother-son dances. We were truly blessed to share our wedding with Sean and the rest of the band! They are truly the best in the business.
    Suggestion to anyone booking them – if you can swing it get everyone (the extra vocalist, trumpet, etc). They are truly something special. Sean/Donna if you read this – Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.
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    Lauren Sent on 10/13/2018
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    Rhapsody did an amazing job at our wedding! They really know how to rock a crowd and get everyone out of their seats. Prior to the wedding they were accommodating and made sure all of our wishes were accomplished. They have great range and lots of personality. It was perfect! We could not have asked for a better performance for our special day! Excellent job!

    Skyline Orchestras's reply:

    Thank you both! It was our pleasure. We hope to see you again soon at another wedding. Congrats and best of luck!
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    Natasha Sent on 09/04/2018
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    What a hit! My guests could not stop talking about the band and how amazing they were! Even after we got back from our honeymoon, people were still talking about them. We went to a showcase and met with Sean, the director. He was great! We knew right away we really wanted them because they were able to adjust their style based on the audience and my mom absolutely loved them! Knowing that I have a family who doesn’t dance, I knew that we were looking for more than just a band to dance to but a show as well. The week leading up towards the wedding, we met with Sean and we still had some things that we were unsure about; he was able to make us feel a lot better about some of those things. We booked our ceremony music, a string trio, and our cocktail music, their amazing keyboard player, through them. During the reception, you could tell that even though people spent more time socializing, they really enjoyed the music!
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    Noelle Sent on 08/23/2018
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    Having a band at our wedding was an absolute must for me and my husband. It is worth it! We saw rhapsody twice at their showcases and I was dancing in my seat. All 200 plus guests at my wedding were up and dancing. The band played a variety of music that appealed to all age groups and played it extremely well. They were so fun and truly love entertaining. They were the highlight of our July wedding!
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    Meghan Sent on 06/17/2018
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    THEY WERE THE BEST BAND!!! UNBELIEVABLE SINGERS, VARIATION OF TYPES OF SINGERS, THEY DID EVERY SONG WE WANTED, THEY ARE THE BEST!!!! WE WERE SO SO SO SO SO HAPPY WITH THEM!!!!!
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    AMAZING! Look no further... book them EARLY!

    Skyline Orchestra provided the music for our wedding on May 12, 2018 at the NYIT DeSeversky Mansion in Old Westbury and they were AMAZING!! Talented, professional, high energy (but can read a crowd perfectly and adjust accordingly), accommodating, and FUN. They were an essential component of our wedding and set the tone perfectly!! Book them EARLY or get their availability before you commit to a date at your venue - yes, they are that amazing. Early on in our planning process, we heard wonderful things about them - they were actually the only band we seriously considered for our wedding. We attended a showcases at their studio in April 2017, and booked them immediately afterwards. Definitely attend a showcase if you can - but rest assured they're all incredible musicians, very professional, and worth every penny. We worked closely with Marisa from start to finish - she was so kind and helpful when it came to all of the many questions we asked. Skyline has an incredibly long and varied list of songs and accommodated the special request for our wedding song graciously (and performed it ahead of time for us at a second showcase we attended... and blew us away with how authentic and heartfelt it was!). Skyline's leader, Ross, scheduled a call with us a few weeks out from our wedding to review our timeline and make some key suggestions that helped our day run very smoothly. He was in touch with our awesome Day-Of-Coordinator, Kelli Teglas, our Event Coordinator at the venue, Rocio Morello along with our Maitre'D, and our photographer, Jon Lemon. We were so impressed with how well Ross knew the venue and the ins and outs of how the evening would go. Additionally, the harpist for our ceremony, Faith, was provided by Skyline, and she was fabulous. We had a special request for Moon River to be played, and she was happy to accommodate. THANK YOU, Skyline Orchestra!!
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    Ryan Sent on 11/07/2017
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    OMG THEY MADE OUR WEDDING!

    If you are browsing around looking for a wedding band, stop now; you found them! If you are the fence of a DJ and saving money or a live band, stop now; yes, it does make a huge difference!

    This band rocked and literally made our wedding. We were not an easy wedding, we wanted songs from the Beastie Boys to Hey Mambo Italiano, to Ingrid Michaelson. We had an annoying do not play list and even asked the band to sing some songs but without a country feeling. The band came through in every way possible.

    From the guitarist sliding on the dance floor ripping a guitar solo, to Luciano Pavorotti being performed right after dinner and making literally everyone cry, to the keyboarder nailing every Billy Joel song, everything was perfect!

    We were nervous because about 75% of the wedding crowd was under 30 years old and the other 25% were an older. The band did an amazing job at playing new and old music that everyone knows and loves to dance too. We didn’t want the same typical wedding songs. The dancefloor was filled the entire wedding! The band played off the energy of the crowd and we had a ton of energy.

    From the cocktail hour to the very end the band did not stop playing. Our party even chanted “One More Song!” for an encore performance. I am telling you all our guest came up to us and said they felt like they were in the middle of live rock concert all night long.

    To the band, I know you all do a ton of weddings but you truly made our wedding night something unbelievable and special. Thank you again for everything!
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