SLY 45 Reviews
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Katie Sent on 06/18/2019If you want to have fun at your wedding, hire Sly45
Just do yourself a favor and hire Sly45. They're worth every penny. The band kept people on the dance floor all night long. I'd describe Sly45 as fun, friendly, cool, and professional. Andrew is an incredible MC that kept the whole wedding flowing, and worked with all of our vendors to make everything come together. We had so many people compliment the band and how talented they were, and everyone noticed how the dance floor was packed the entire night. We (Bride and Groom) got up on stage with the band, which made for some epic pictures. ALSO, Wylie and Andrew and the team learned an epic version of Toto by Africa as our last song, and made it a party to remember.
We also had them DJ our ceremony and do all of the sound acoustics. We were right by the water with wind and noisy sea gulls, and the sound tech figured out how to make it sound perfect. You could hear our officiant crystal clear.
I can't say enough about Sly45! Andrew, Wylie, and the team was fun to worth with, and extremely talented, which made for the best night of our lives. Thank you, Sly45!
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Christine Sent on 12/28/2024Packed dance floor all night!!
We can’t say enough great things about Sly45! Andrew was awesome to work with and incredibly friendly and detail-oriented. From our planning calls, we knew no detail would be missed we were confident we had picked the right band.
On the wedding day, we faced some unexpected rain during our outdoor ceremony, but Sly45 was ready to roll with the punches. They kept the energy high and made our guests forget about the less than ideal weather!
The dance floor was packed all night and so many of our guests still tell us how much they loved the band and their diverse playlist. Sly45 did an amazing job reading the room and playing exactly what was needed to entertain our big range of guests.
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Ashley Sent on 11/20/2024Couldn't have been better~
Andrew and Sly45 were absolutely rock stars at our wedding. Our guests couldn't stop telling us how amazing they were, how good the music was, and how much fun they had. Andrew was extremely thorough in his planning and made sure every detail of the timeline was accounted for. We are so so happy with our decision to hire Sly45! -
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Katie Sent on 09/29/2024Phenomenal!!
The Sly45 team were phenomenal- fun, helpful, & all around amazing!! A few months later & our guests are still talking about how much fun the band was. -
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Sonja Sent on 09/16/2024Great band
Great band! Had 7 artists. Great mix of old and new songs. They had our 200 guests at daughter's wedding on the dance floor for hours. -
Christina Sent on 06/17/2024
Look no further
Best wedding band. Not only were they extremely easy to work with, they kept the party going. Was so special that they were willing to learn our first dance song for us. Andrew also stepped up in helping with coordination of the whole day. The sound team was 10/10. I loved that their music appealed to the young and old crowd. I seriously can't thank Sly 45 enough for making our wedding day. Honestly, want to get married again to have an excuse to book them again! -
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Brooks Sent on 03/09/2024Amazing Band! SO unique and customizable!
When we started planning our wedding, finding a band was one of our top priorities! As we did our search it was tough to match the budget, the sound and a supportive band lead. Many times I found myself talking to bookers and never even spoke to a member of the band, let alone the lead. But with SLY45 that was not the case!
Andrew and his bandmates were nothing short of amazing on all fronts. Andrew and Wylie were so helpful throughout the planning process; keeping us organized and on track leading to the big day! Our final planning call was something I can help but mention. Andrew was able to walk us through every step of the day, even going as far to play our first dance song for us so we would know the pace and where each of the breaks were since we customed the arrangement.
IF you are looking for an amazing band, one-stop-shop for all your musical needs, and an amazing team to work with, look no further than SLY45. I can promise you this, it’ll be one of the best decisions you make while you plan your big day!
Thank you, Andrew, and SLY45 for making our day perfect! Your acoustic arrangements for our ceremony were beautiful, the band kept the party going all night from first dance to closing out with Queens hits. It was everything my wife and I dreamt of and more!
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Kirsten Sent on 02/18/2023
Extremely talented, professional and FUN!
Hiring Sly 45 was one of the BEST decisions that my husband and I could’ve made for our wedding. Andrew and his team are so incredibly talented and fun to work with. Andrew was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He was able to talk us through the timeline and give advice about what would work best and why. Because of Andrew’s experience in the wedding industry, he also had so many creative ideas for how to engage the guests on our dance floor and make sure the night ran smoothly. He was also extremely responsive and took the time to answer our questions or give feedback and suggestions. Sly 45 is able to play a HUGE selection of music, ranging in many different genres, so my husband and I were able to select songs that all of our guests would enjoy. In addition to their wealth of songs, we were able to choose two approved songs for them to learn how to play, one for our ceremony and one for our reception. They learned how to play both songs so well and beautifully. Before the wedding, I felt completely confident in our music choices and the timeline. On our wedding day, Sly 45 ROCKED it. Everyone was on the dance floor - from our youngest to oldest guests. I cannot express enough how incredibly talented Sly 45 is, and how enjoyable it was to dance and listen to them on our wedding day. We cannot recommend them enough for their talent, professionalism, and creative, upbeat energy.
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Lauren Sent on 08/27/2022
Sly 45 is the best wedding band!
No one didn’t have fun dancing at our wedding to this band ! We loved our 5 piece ensemble. Andrew and Wylie are pros and I could trust them with everything audio and timeline related - from set up to ceremony to our first and last dance of the night. They sing all the classics and fun tunes to throw a great party. We have used Sly45 for other family member weddings and private parties, cannot recommend them enough! Photos attached by Heather Ryan -
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Elizabeth Sent on 05/27/2022
The best wedding band!
Sly 45 was so much fun, and such incredible performers! My husband and I were very set on having a live band, and Sly 45 fit everything we were looking for. Andrew and Wylie were so helpful to work with, answering all our questions, providing guidance on our timeline, and filling in seamlessly where were unsure on selections. When our wedding was delayed due to Covid, they were flexible on rebooking, and able to accommodate us adding a ceremony service last minute, which we originally did not have booked. And most importantly, they are incredible musicians! Everyone was dancing all night and had the best time!! Could not recommend them more highly :) -
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Rebecca Sent on 05/15/2022Wedding? More like Concert!
The music was and is one of the most important parts of the reception and my husband and I both knew it! The Sly did not disappoint and they more than delivered. They were involved with the planning process, Wylie took my song request and created a flowing mix of music for the evening. Andrew was so fun and professional to meet with. It eased my mind to review all my questions and there are so tiny little details you don't think of but the Sly are professionals and make sure no issues will arise. When they found out (only hours before the ceremony) my 96 year old grandmother wasn't able to attend due to a covid exposure, they set up a live stream the ceremony so that she could be there virtually. My Dad decided he wanted to add a female singer 2 weeks before the wedding, not an issue they figured that out too! Lastly, they learned a special birthday song for our Best Man who's golden birthday was our wedding day and rocked it out. They know how to keep the party going and dance floor packed all night long. At different moments it seriously felt like we were at a concert and not a wedding. Since the wedding, I have had several family and friends ask for reference for the band, they want them for their own events and weddings. Thanks Sly 45, ya'll are my favorite :) -
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Susan Sent on 02/11/202210/10 amazing
After friends and family, the one thing my husband and I wanted was a band that would capture the joy and excitement we had for our wedding day. This band is that band. They were incredible. They were SO much fun, SUCH good performers, 100% made our wedding day. From walking down the aisle to an acoustic version of Here Comes the Sun to literally kicking off my shoes dancing to Proud Mary, this band just crushed it. Before the wedding day, they were excellent communicators and I felt well taking care of every step of the planning process. I couldn't recommend them more. Also the saxophone, SO WORTH IT! Thank you so much Sly 45!! We are so grateful for how you made our day turn out. -
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Allie Sent on 01/26/2022Best decision we made for our wedding day
Honestly, if I was only allowed to keep one thing from our wedding day it would be Sly 45 (and my husband I guess). They were the BEST wedding band. Best music, voices, and MC skills. We are still receiving compliments and questions from guests wondering how we booked them. Andrew + team were literally so much fun to work with. I actually enjoyed our planning calls which is saying a lot because I hated most everything else about wedding planning lol. Anyways, you MUST book them. They are amazing and I wanna be friends with them all. -
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Shelby Sent on 01/26/2022
Sly45 made our wedding
The best band!! They brought the party and kept everyone dancing. Easy to work with and made our experience personal. Great range in their repertoire! Couldn’t have asked for a better band for our wedding! -
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Pat M. Sent on 01/21/2022Sly was absolute amazing, professional, and rocked!
We found Sly through a recommendation of our venue, and she mentioned how great they are to work with and awesome they sound. She couldn't have made more of an understatement. From the first time we talked until our very last interaction, they were patient, helpful, understanding, up front, and so gracious with their time.
I had about 1 million questions, and Andrew answered everyone of them, spending hours on the phone with me BEFORE I had even booked or payed them a cent. We felt so comfortable and confident with them as our MC's, and knew they would make our day so much less stressful.
They are adaptable, flexible, and great on the fly. No matter what happened the entire day of the wedding, I had 100% confidence they would handle anything thrown at them with ease and professionalism.
Our guests couldn't stop talking about them in the days and weeks after the wedding. Sly 45 was absolutely worth every penny and then some. I cannot stress enough how much our guests loved them, and how much of an impact it made on our day.
The talent and quality of every single musician was superb, and the vocals were clean and crisp. Some bands play music well, others are great at MC'ing and running the show, some are professional, Sly is all of these. They even employ a full time sound engineer at your event to make sure levels are correct, and ensure every mic, speaker, light, and every last detail is sounding perfect to your guests, in your unique venue.
After talking with some bands, looking through reviews, and having been to many weddings ourselves, it is plain that some bands and DJ's are more about self promotion, showing off, and acting like the whole world is only there to see them play a concert. With Sly, they make sure tha day is all about you, but you still get that live music energy and confidence of a live show.
They were incredibly understanding through Covid, rescheduling our wedding, and making sure all of our guests felt comfortable and safe.
We could not have picked a better music vendor to work with, and I don't have a single bad thing to say about Wylie, Andrew, and the rest of the crew. -
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Alyssa Sent on 01/18/2022The Absolute Best
Our experience with Sly 45 at our late October wedding was absolutely amazing. They were truly PHENOMENAL. The number one thing we have heard from our guests since our wedding day was how amazing the band was. The dance floor was packed the entire night! Not only did they get and keep the party going, but leading up to the wedding they were amazingly helpful. On our call with Andrew a few weeks prior to the day, we had no idea what we wanted for our first dance song. He suggested Etta James’ At Last, and dancing to that song remains one of my favorite memories of the entire day. All around spectacular experience and could not recommend more! -
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Sarah Sent on 12/12/2021Simply the best!
Sly 45 is the band that you have dreamed of at your wedding!!! We could not have had a better experience with a music vendor - not only do they have incredible skill, but Andrew & Wiley were easy to communicate with, fun, flexible, helpful with planning and made it easy to personalize the music! They are true professionals and seriously had EVERYONE on the dance floor ( of all ages!!! ). The music selection is large and perfect to what you want played at a wedding!! Andrew makes an amazing MC - which made our reception a breeze and entertaining!! Special shout-out to the saxophonist - UNREAL! You need the sax!!!!! Hands down. Everyone said how amazing our wedding band was.. every member of the band!! People were dancing all night long! Also - the band learned a song for our first dance but I had specifically wanted it more acoustic and slowed down - and it was beyond my expectations!!! Sly 45 really made our wedding day so memorable and so special. -
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Eileen Sent on 10/06/2021Truly the best wedding band ever
Hired the duo for my daughter's wedding and they killed it. Everyone at the party said how much they enjoyed them and how they were literally the "best wedding band they have ever heard." It is amazing to think it is only two people. They are amazing. -
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Unity Sent on 01/26/2021Sly45 is a definite recommend
We asked this group for help with supporting a COVID-19 nonprofit and they absolutely crushed it. What impressed me more than their deep musical talent and production value, was their enthusiasm and ambition to support the cause. Book Sly45 for your event. -
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Rhiannon Sent on 12/09/2020A Great Partner!
I found Sly45/Watershed Entertainment on Social Media and am so lucky I did. Andrew was extremely responsive from the initial question and answer process, into planning, and on the day of. Sly45 has a great song list, all of the necessary equipment, and they were able to live stream our ceremony so family could witness our marriage from the safety of their homes. They're profession, super fun, and flexible and we got rave reviews from our guests, who genuinely enjoyed interacting with Andrew and Wylie. I would absolutely recommend Sly45 to anyone looking for a wedding or party duo. -
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Katherine Sent on 12/07/2020Sly45 Exceeded ALL Expectations & Brought the House Down!!
We hired Sly45 to play our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in Oct. 2020, and choosing them easily proved to be the best decision we made regarding our entire wedding. (Fun fact- we knew we had to have them 3 years before we even got engaged after seeing Andrew solo rip on his guitar Ray Charles' "Mess Around" one night out in Baltimore.) But Andrew and Wylie together made the entire process leading up to the wedding fun and easy, and they were so responsive before, during and after our big day. Sly45 was the ultimate combination of professional but fun, both at the event itself and leading up to it, which is a really hard balance to strike in any business. Andrew made himself available prior to the wedding to run through the entire day-of schedule from start to finish and helped us curate a musical vibe for each moment of the day that reflected us to a T. They really listened to what we were looking for and based on their spot-on delivery, its obvious they tailored the experience around exactly what we wanted. Aside from the smooth logistics, their talent is also unmatched - Andrew's MC presence and vocals, Wylie on the guitar, Kim on the female vocals and the rest of the band- the whole crew is incredible. Some of our personal highlights include Kim singing the aisle song and the band learning our first dance song and customizing the lyrics for us, which was extra special. We're still hearing from our wedding guests two months later about how unreal Sly was. Some of the more unique feedback includes..."That band absolutely slayed"; "They were incredible, I had a spiritual out of body experience during Mr. Brightside"... we could go on.
We had high expectations, but they were blown away by Sly45. We will certainly refer anyone and everyone we know getting married/having events in the future, and you better believe we'll find another reason to celebrate in the future with these guys involved!
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Elissa Sent on 12/06/2020
Awesome wedding music!!!
We loved our experience working with Andrew and his team at Watershed Entertainment! They were so flexible and helped us to plan an amazing night despite the many COVID planning changes we had to make to our wedding. They even added a live stream to our ceremony which made all the difference for our family who could not be there with us on the big day. The music at the ceremony and the reception was excellent and our guests really enjoyed it! -
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Melissa Sent on 11/30/2020
Best wedding band
Andrew and every member from sly 45 made our wedding day the best experience! I had so many family members compliment us on the band. They were so accommodating and made the day seamless. Definitely recommend you can’t go wrong with choosing them! I remember calling Andrew the day of and asking to add something and it was not a problem. He made the whole process so easy to plan -
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Taylor Sent on 09/11/2020Our day was perfect
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Jason Sent on 12/21/2019
Couldn't have been a better experience!
From start to finish Sly 45 took care of us on our wedding day. Not only did they provide us and our guests with amazing music, but they MC'd the entire event. The music was performed exceptionally well and the requested songs that we asked the band to learn absolutely blew us away! I cannot thank them enough for such a wonderful experience. We received more complements about the band than I can count. Sly 45 the epitome of the consummate professional band. -
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Sarah Sent on 12/18/2019
Perfection!
Sly45 made our wedding night! The energy they bring, the talent, and excitement is contagious! From the day we spoke with Andrew about the details to the swift logistics to the final song... Sly45 is on top of every moment! No one had to worry about a thing the full day! Best band EVER! Highly recommend for any couple that wants everyone at their wedding on the dance floor (aka everyone)!! -
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Allison Sent on 11/12/2019Best. Band. Ever.
Really not sure why you’d ever book a different band if you’re getting married in Maryland. Sly 45, Andrew, Wiley and the rest of Watershed Entertainment are the best in the business!! Not only is the band incredibly talented, but Andrew did such an amazing job of making the entire evening flow and transition seemlessly. Starting with the ceremony, he performed sound checks ahead of time with my officiant and readers, then greeted my guests with the cutest acoustic tunes as they found their seats. Andrew and Wiley seriously made me feel like my ceremony was out of a movie. Then the reception.. Andrew organized my speakers and prepared a detailed timeline ahead of time so that everyone was on the same page and we could optimize our dancing time!!! He didn’t even mind when me and my husband sang with band on a couple different occasions :) It was the greatest night of my life, in large part thanks to Andrew, Wiley and the rest of Sly 45. -
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Alexandra Sent on 10/08/2019Partied the night away!
Sly 45 and Andrew were INCREDIBLE! From the moment we initiated our first phone call to preparing our timeline to the night of the wedding, Andrew and his team were true professionals. Not to mention, they killed it! Andrew was there every step of the way recommending songs based off of our tastes of music and using his expertise to navigate our timeline. We HIGHLY recommend adding the talented saxophone player and female vocalist, they put the show over the top!! We give Sly45 a 5 STAR and recommend them to everyone who is trying to party the night away! Thanks again Andrew and team. -
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Abigail Sent on 07/16/2019
Professional band and sweet atomosphere creator
Andrew and Wylie are extremely helpful through out my wedding music selection process. They offered me a song list and also discussed with me on the phone, so we worked together on the google doc to pick out the perfect song for my dream wedding. During the wedding, there's unexpected rain, it's a outdoor wedding, Andrew and Wiley show their professional way to deal with the situation. During the reception, their passion for the live band help us created sweet atomosphere to let all the guest can enjoy the moment. I strongly recommend them as your wedding live band. You will have precious memory! -
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Jesse Sent on 05/10/2019Unbelievable!
The experience... it's unbelievable, top to bottom. Well-organized, friendly, and the band... wow!!! You will NOT find better, I 100% promise you that! -
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Linda Sent on 07/16/2018All around GREAT experience from start to finish.. and that came too soon!! Our guests would have partied ALL night with this fantastic band!
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Caitlyn Sent on 06/08/2018Sly45 is absolutely the best wedding band in the Baltimore area. I'm almost worried my wedding guests loved the band more than they love us! (Just kidding!) The dance floor was never empty, the energy never wavered. If your people love to dance, hire these guys! They learned several songs specially for our wedding and made some special requests happen like magic! They're also really easy-going and communicate well, which I found to be really important.
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Lauri Sent on 01/26/2015Sly 45 made our wedding! I know of at three guests that were at our wedding and booked Sly 45 for their weddings the following year. All of our guests were talking about how good our band was. I highly recommend them!
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