The Cool Rulers Reviews
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Book this band!
We worked with the Cool Rulers for our wedding at the Box House Hotel in Brooklyn in 2025. They did an exceptional job, we could not have been happier. The dance floor popped off all night, they also did a great job with the ceremony (solo guitarist) and cocktail hour (jazz quartet). Communication was prompt and professional at all times. Highly recommend!!! -
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Book the Cool Rulers if you want to have the coolest wedding!
Book this band immediately for your wedding or any event!!! If you like funk, disco, r&b, brass instruments and talents musicians, book them now!
They made our wedding what it was and it was the best decision we made. Charles was so easy to work with and the entire band was so kind and sooooo talented.
We ask them to learn a few songs including, ‘music for a sushi restaurant’ by Harry styles and they killed it. They played gimme gimme by ABBA as our closing song and the dance floor shook. Every time I hear those songs, I think of our wedding night and how magical it was it. They we one of the key reasons why it was the best night of our lives.
Years later, we still have guests tell us that our band was the best they ever experienced at any wedding. I would have another wedding if I could just to book them again. If you are on the fence, take this review and just hire them for your event!
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Mackenzie Sent on 01/25/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Five stars!
Cannot recommend this band enough. They were not only extremely talented and every single person at our wedding dancing but the level of service was incredible. They were a huge component to the success of my wedding. HIGHLY recommend!!!! -
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The best wedding band of all time
The cool rulers were the absolute smash hit of our wedding.
Their funky melodies made even the most modest of distant relatives get up and shake their booties on the dance floor.
From hava nagila to abba, their expansive playlist kept the party vibes sky high for our entire reception.
If you’re searching for a wedding band, stop looking and have the cool rulers set your party’s dance floor on fire. -
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Julia Sent on 11/26/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Look no further !
These guys are an 11/10! With a 9+ hour setlist to choose from, this band had everyone dancing, singing, and smiling from our 3 year old guests to our 90 year olds. Even the guests who didn’t want to dance would get up every time the band started a set just to stand by the side of the dance floor and cheer like groupies. Everything was smooth, professional, and fun from the day of booking almost a year before the wedding. The band exudes joy, and it is absolutely contagious. I was a picky bride — I grew up playing music and my brother is a professional musician. I wanted motown music, and I didn’t want to hear overplayed wedding music. This band’s talent and skill exceeded even my wildest dreams. I put all my trust in this band, and it was the number 1 best decision I made for my wedding . I will be forever grateful. -
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Kevin Sent on 11/11/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Highly Recommend the Cool Rulers!
The Cool Rulers were spectacular for our wedding reception. Extremely talented and professional musicians with great range and song selections. They were able to learn a couple songs we requested and really brought the energy! 10/10 would highly recommend for any event! -
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Sam Sent on 11/01/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Best wedding band ever!
The Cool Rulers were amazing! So easy to work with, great vibes and brought incredible energy for our wedding. They have a perfect mix of modern classics and older hits with an unmatched sound. Guaranteed to get your friends - and (grand)parents - dancing from the first note to the last song. We only wish the night had gone on forever! We were pretty hands off and encouraged them to do their thing as we loved their style and song list but I'm sure they would be able to accommodate if you have more specific requests. We had tons of people post (and during) our wedding asking about them and a number of people referred to them as the best wedding band they'd seen. Would highly recommend! The only caveat would be if you really want exclusively modern music/top 40 and/or don't love Motown, they might not be the band for you. -
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Maeve Sent on 11/01/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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HIGHLY recommend - 1000/10.
If you're looking for a wedding band, stop looking, this is who you want! HIGHLY recommend - 1000/10.
The Cool Rulers played at our wedding and it was the best decision we made. They were beyond amazing. Such incredibly talented people. We literally got more compliments on them that night than anything else.
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Amazing!
So talented and so much fun!! They made our wedding reception truly a day we'll never forget. The setlist was perfect and exactly what we had in mind. Their range of songs was so good. The dance floor was packed the entire time. 10/10 would recommend for any event!! -
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Margaret Sent on 09/22/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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0 regrets!! The Cool Rulers are incredible!
If you’re reading this and wondering if you should book The Cool Rulers the answer is absolutely!! They were incredible, easy to work with, and our dance floor was incredible! -
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David Sent on 09/13/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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So the right choice!
What an amazing night of Music. From the ceremony, through the cocktails and dinner, and all through the night these wonderful and talented musicians were 100%. Thanks for playing our song(s)!!!! Highly recommend this ensemble! From planning to the big day, they were all ears and delivered! Thank you Cool Rulers! -
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Molly Sent on 08/01/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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We love The Cool Rulers
We had such a blast with The Cool Rulers at our wedding. Charles was so easy to work with and we always felt like we were on the same page. We loved how they took our top ten songs and built out a curated set list that really fit the vibe and energy of the wedding. We had friends telling us it was some of the best live music they have ever seen. They’re the best! -
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Matt Sent on 07/17/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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This band will blow you away and make your planning a breeze
How to begin to sing the praises of the best band there is? We’ll start with unsolicited reviews from our friends: “Would you be offended if I use your same band for my wedding? I feel like anything else would be a let down.” “What’s your band name? I have to follow them on Instagram.” “Pretty sure that was the best band I’ve seen in 20+ years of weddings.” We had our wedding at the Prospect Park Boathouse, and by 20 minutes into the first set the band had amassed a crowd of passers-by who stopped to watch and listen from a nearby bridge and stayed all evening long. Logistically, The Cool Rulers made life easy. We had a number of special requests for our wedding and The Cool Rulers approved them without hesitation and executed them flawlessly. This included learning 3 new songs, one of which was to be sung by 2 of our friends. Charles & Co coordinated with our friends to send them a demo and arrange time for a quick rehearsal, all of which culminated in a “performance” that seemed as if it had been rehearsed for months. The even accommodated a specific request for how they were set up, leaving us an aisle to walk down and filling it in during a short break later in the evening. The Cool Rulers are immeasurably talented, and the perfect complement to that talent is their ability to set the tone, ride the energy, and deliver an absolutely perfect evening of music and dancing. We could not be happier and could not recommend them more highly. A++++++ -
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Sara Sent on 07/16/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The best live band!
We hired The Cool Rulers to play at our Wedding in Newcastle, CA (outside of Sacramento) in June 2024 and we are SO happy we did. I first found them because the wedding coordinator we hired posted a video of them performing the Hora at a wedding she worked in Tahoe. We knew we would have the Hora at our wedding, too, so I immediately sent the video to my mom who agreed we NEEDED them! Charles was so easy to work with. He was responsive to me, and also took initiative to get in contact with my coordinate and the venue's coordinator. We also had a DJ/Emcee who he worked closely with. They performed our ceremony, cocktail hour, all of the first dance songs, Country Roads and the Hora to kick off the dance party. Despite it being about 105 degrees out, the music was perfect and the energy of the Hora in particular set the tone for so much of the night. After the wedding, one of our friends asked if the band would do a weekly gig at a bar we frequent - a pretty high endorsement if you ask me! -
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Tom C. Sent on 07/16/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Hire. This. Band.
They created the best, most energetic dance floor we have ever seen at a wedding. It was full all night because they brought so much energy and passion. A level above. -
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Craig Sent on 07/07/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Could not have been better!
The Cool Rulers could not have been better! They were one of the things that we received the most compliments on during our wedding day, and we still get comments on how great the band was!
Ahead of the wedding, they were very relaxed and easy to deal with for planning and communication - they are a such well run machine and provided all of their own sound equipment etc so not a lot of planning was really necessary. Based on their (extensive) song list, they asked us to provide a list of ‘Must Plays’ and ‘Do Not Plays’ that helped guide them in creating their set list. The set list could not have been more perfect, with the perfect mix of Classics (Motown/Disco) and modern songs.
The performance itself was super energetic and all of the musicians were incredibly talented - it didn’t feel like a corny ‘wedding band’ performance. They mostly let the music speak for itself, and it certainly did!
If you are considering The Cool Rulers for your wedding band, do it, it will be the best wedding planning decision that you make. -
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Played for us in a blizzard!
I am so grateful to have worked with The Cool Rulers for my wedding. My husband and I got married in an unexpected blizzard and the Cool Rulers CRUSHED IT despite having to spend the night sleeping on couches because the roads were closed. Their energy and flexibility carried the night to levels beyond my wildest dreams - as the bride, despite the stressful weather, I credit the Cool Rulers with helping me to finally let go and dance the night away. Cannot recommend this band more highly. Truly the greatest wedding gift I could have given myself. -
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Michael Sent on 02/28/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Speechless Performance
We can’t say enough amazing things about the Cool Rulers. Ahead of the wedding, Charles was incredibly responsive and worked with us to get a vibe of the music we were looking for, alongside a few requests we had. Let me tell you that I’m happy my wife and I didn’t orchestrate the set lists because the Cool Rulers put it together perfectly! They took some of our must plays and created a perfect set list that had the whole wedding on the dance floor the entire reception. Our guests still talk about how the Cool Rulers were the best wedding band they ever heard. We’ve heard this from dozens of guests and felt the same. Your guests will be raving and you’ll have the dance party of your life with the Cool Rulers. Thank you guys again! -
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Charles Sent on 02/26/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best in the Biz
The Cool Rulers are the best wedding band around, there is no one even close. They were extremely easy to work with, and completely tore the house down. If you are looking for a band to make your event special, they're the ones. -
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Jennifer Sent on 02/23/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our guests are still raving about The Cool Rulers
Truly couldn't ask for better....The Cool Rulers were a highlight of our wedding and exceeded every expectation we had. Their sound is unique, upbeat, and their song selection is incredible - our guests are still raving about them. Charles made the process super easy and was very patient. He ensured that everything was taken care of from the ceremony (acoustic guitar, microphones and audio equipment for our officiant), to the cocktail hour (a trio), and reception (full band). We feel so lucky that this talented group was available to help us dance the night away. If you're looking for a band that hits all the right notes (literally) and sets the mood for an unforgettable event, look no further. -
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Excellent experience, couldn't recommend more!
Charlie was amazing to work with, super flexible, always responsive and the band made the wedding very fun, certainly one of the aspects our guests commented on long after the big night! -
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Lucia Sent on 02/19/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great fun for 4 generations!
This mother of the bride was delighted by the top-quality musicianship. Our guests ranged in age from 4 to 82, and not all were English speakers. The outstanding music got everyone up and having fun together! -
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Tess Sent on 12/04/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best wedding band!
The Cool Rulers blew us away at our wedding. If you are considering a band to play at your wedding or another special event, we HIGHLY recommend you hiring the Cool Rulers! They are so talented, and they work incredibly well together making for the most seamless, natural, fun, and pleasing productions we have experienced at a wedding. We and all our guests are still gushing over our night of dancing, and it is all thanks to these incredible musicians! So BOOK THEM if you haven’t already.
We have consistently heard back from guests that they were the best wedding band they’ve ever seen. Charles, their manager, is very easy to work with as well. He was so helpful throughout the process. We could not have asked for a better band and manager to work with!-
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Greg Sent on 11/12/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Such a Perfect Band`
We were looking for a band who can play Motown and modern songs. Cool Rulers played everything to perfection with soul! The Rulers were so entertaining, sharply dressed and positive. The dance floor was full our entire wedding, which was the ultimate goal :).
Also, working with Charles to book the band, go over songs, first dance, and all the other details was pleasant and straightforward.
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The Cool Rulers - Best wedding decision
From the moment The Cool Rulers stepped onto our wedding scene, they were more than just a band; they were the heartbeat of our celebration. With an energy that was infectious and a talent that was undeniable, they set the tone for a night to remember. Each member brought a vitality and engagement that resonated with every guest, ensuring the dance floor was never empty. Their ability to read the room and tailor the music to the mood was nothing short of masterful. Our special day was made infinitely more memorable thanks to their dynamic performances and spirited presence. Weeks after the wedding, our guests are still buzzing about the incredible atmosphere The Cool Rulers created. They didn't just play music; they crafted an experience that was the cornerstone of our wedding day. To any couple looking for a band that will make their day truly special, look no further – The Cool Rulers are the epitome of what a wedding band should be.
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The Best Band.
If you’ve been searching for a wedding band, listening to demo after demo, stop here! You’re never going to find a group of musicians more talented, collaborative and, for lack of a better word, cool than The Cool Rulers. Every member of the group is a gigging musician, who’ve likely played with one of your favorite artists — Natalie Merchant, Antibalas, Japanese Breakfast, Lauryn Hill, TV on the Radio, Vampire Weekend, Easy Star All Stars, Fun, Bleachers, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and several artists on Daptone Records — and lead their own incredible groups, running the gamut from Afrobeat to Soul, Pop, Funk, R&B and Experimental Jazz.
From our first conversation with Charles, The Cool Rulers’ main point of contact and drummer for LA-based events, we were amazed by the group’s professionalism, flexibility, and ever-growing playlist. You should feel comfortable that Charles will respect your “must plays” and “please don’t plays.” But also trust that the group knows how to build a playlist that will ensure guests of all ages will be on the dancefloor all night. In terms of wedding staples, you’ll never hear better live interpretations of Motown standards, “Shout” or “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” But what really sold us on The Cool Rulers was their repertoire of deep cuts across disco, funk and soul, their Afrobeat cocktail hour outfit, and ability to arrange and learn three songs of our choosing, including interpretations of Boney M’s “Rasputin” and “Sunny” that threw the crowd into a complete frenzy. Oh, and they do a phenomenal Hora.
Every single guest was blown away by The Cool Rulers and sad to see the night end, as they closed out the evening with Donna Summer’s “Last Dance.” We ended up booking the full 10-piece with a 5-piece for the cocktail hour and a solo guitar for the ceremony, and we’re so glad that we did.
To this day, our guests can’t stop talking about the music at our wedding. Thank you Cool Rulers for a night we’ll never forget!-
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Kate Sent on 08/26/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Excellent Wedding Band
The Cool Rulers were absolutely amazing, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others. We saw them perform at a friend’s wedding and knew we had to book them for our own. They kept the party going all night and were extremely professional and great to work with. We got so many compliments about them the day after! -
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Best Wedding Decision
Going with the Cool Rulers was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day!
After what felt like forever of us searching through a sea of generic or sometimes cringey wedding bands, a friend of ours who works in the music industry highly recommended the Cool Rulers to us. Listening to their demo and talking with Charles, we felt they perfectly fit the soulful, classic, and fun vibe we were looking for, and we had such an incredible time going through their song list and picturing our Day Of come to life.
Leading up to the event Charles made coordination such a breeze and was always super responsive and helpful in talking out all our options and decisions to be made. He worked through our song requests and helped perfect the order of our reception with us to make sure we got every detail just right. On the day of, Aaron, the bandleader, was very engaged with us and helpful so that everything would come out the way we envisioned. The band provided music during the cocktail hour and created such a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for our guests to unwind a little, mingle, and catch up amongst all our friends and family. During the reception, they turned it up and created a more incredible atmosphere than we could've imagined. Through kicking the party off or slowing things down for dances with our parents, they kept everyone out on the dance floor all night long. So many of our guests would not stop raving throughout the reception (and whenever we've seen them since) about how they couldn't believe how great the music was. We even had a few guests reach out for their info to use them for future events.
In the beginning of the planning process, Charles said what set them apart was that they were a real band with real chemistry and that really was so evident during our whole event. The Cool Rulers help create so many special memories for us on the dance floor and we couldn't have imagined having any other band help celebrate on such an amazing night. -
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Best wedding band ever!
Don’t look further - just hire The Cool Rulers for your wedding! We listened to many demos online for bands and it was obvious just from that, that The Cool Rulers were the best.
They literally made our wedding - we had hotel guests not at the wedding lurking to listen to the band and the entire wedding including my 92 year old grandma was up on the dance floor all night.
The musicians are fantastic and I can’t rave enough about them!
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HIGHLY Recommend The Cool Rulers!
We used The Cool Rulers as the band for our wedding reception and they were AMAZING. Getting the music / band right at our wedding was one of our top priorities and I have to say, the entire process was enjoyable and smooth - Charles was extremely responsive and fun to work with and all the band members were so so talented. They have a really solid song list to pick from - there are so many great song son there that was hard to pick our top selections, but we also found that Charles was able to really match the “vibe” we were going for based on the song list we sent through to him. So the entire set list was absolutely perfect and fabulous. They also played live music for our processional / recessional as well as our cocktail hour, which was great - I really liked that we were able to to have live music throughout the wedding afternoon, and it was perfectly tailored to each moment (acoustic guitarist for the ceremony, jazz trio for the cocktail hour). I know that our wedding planners also found the band really easy to work with. I HIGHLY recommend The Cool Rulers if you want a fantastic, energetic band who knows how to get your guests to boogie down on the dance floor!! -
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Just book them already!
10/10, would recommend to anyone!!! The Cool Rulers were amazing from start to finish. Charles was prompt, detailed, and so organized with all the planning that went into the day. I could tell from the start I would be in capable hands and that everything would run smoothly. The band played a trumpet version of La Vie en Rose as I walked down the aisle, provided upbeat cocktail hour music, and then completely tore the roof off the place for the reception. The band was the most complimented part of my wedding, by far. Every song was a smash, it was hard to find time for a break! We have already been brainstorming a way to hire them again just so we can relive the fun we had on the dance floor. If you're considering booking the Cool Rulers, it will be one of the best decisions you'll make in the wedding process.-
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Cool Rulers Rocked!
The Cool Rulers were amazing! Working with them was a breeze (even though moving our wedding date 3x because of the pandemic), and they made our big day absolutely perfect.
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Must book the cool rulers
Must book! I CANNOT recommend The Cool Rulers enough. If there is one compliment we have received over and over again from our guests, it was that this band was the best anyone has ever heard/experienced at any wedding. They got everyone up and moving, the songs truly related to every generation, and they're sound, chemistry and overall vibe on stage was the best decision we made for our wedding.-
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The absolute best!
The Cool Rulers are the ideal wedding band. They are the perfect combination of legitimate, incredible musicians who will nail every song (never cheesy, always amazing), while also having a complete mastery of weddings/events, checking all the necessary boxes in terms of logistics, schedule, communication, and delivering on your specific needs. It could not have been easier and stress free, and we’ve gotten hundreds of compliments from our guests since. You quite literally cannot do better than The Cool Rulers — book them immediately! -
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Brought the House down!
The Cool Rulers were 1000% fire. They really put on a fantastic performance and had our whole wedding dancing all night long. We can't recommend them strongly enough. -Eliza & Matt -
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Cooler Rulers at our fall NYC Wedding
The Cool Rulers brought down the house at our Fall Wedding in NYC!!. We can't recommend this band enough. They were flawless to work with, easily customized their set for our special dances, and accommodated all of our special requests. We received tons of compliments, many of which were some variation of "best band at a wedding ever" or "this is NOT a wedding band, they should be touring"! Thank you to the Cool Rulers for being such an awesome part of our most special day. -
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Honestly. Look no further.
The Cool Rulers ARE IT. Everyone, and I mean everyone, had compliments about how fantastic our band was. They created such a warm and welcoming environment, it felt like we could have danced for another six hours. Also communicating with them beforehand was seamless and enjoyable. You will not regret it. -
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The BEST band!!!
The Cool Rulers absolutely crushed!!! They were the most incredible band. Our entire wedding of nearly 240 people were up and dancing the entire time! The energy and life that these guys brought to the wedding was unprecedented. Such incredible musicians, so interactive and playful with the guests, and ultimately just really wonderful and happy people who only added to the magic of the day. We feel so lucky and honored to have had them at our wedding. -
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Absolutely excellent
The Cool Rulers were undoubtedly the highlight of the wedding. People just adored them- every song was simply magical. They brought energy and love to every person who attended our wedding. And honestly my friends were just loosing their minds… We loved it just every song. Every musician was just excellent- I will highlight the vocalists who where COMPLETELY exquisite. If we could give them 100 stars we would. Charles is great to work with -easy and communicative and flexible. Look no further- this is an easy decision, just hire them. -
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Blew us all away.
Stop reading this review and just go hire The Cool Rulers. They performed at our wedding at The Wythe Hotel and blew us all away. All we heard all night was "WHERE DID YOU FIND THIS BAND? THIS BAND IS AMAZING." And they really are. We worked with Charles in the months leading up to the event, and he was kind, responsive, and organized. He took all of our ideas and preferences and crafted an unbelievable set list that had us saying "this is my favorite song!" at nearly every tune. He also worked with us to make it possible for me to perform my own jazz song with the band, which was a dream come true. The next time we have an event and need to hire a band it WILL be The Cool Rulers. -
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The Cool Rulers -- California Love!
After more than 2 years of COVID party planning and replanning, The Cool Rulers helped us pull off an IRL wedding at long last!
Charles assembled an absolutely excellent group of musicians and setlist for a Bay Area iteration of the band, and helped us with moral (and emotional!) support along the way. We loved it all, and spent the evening out on the dance floor for every minute of the live sets.
The Cool Rulers really brought a special energy to the evening and our friends and family were delighted to be together and in the presence of live music after so many months without. Top tier musicians, great set lists, professional and easy to work with – 1000% worth the investment. -
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Best decision we made!
The COOL RULERS! We fell in love with their sound early in our search for a brass band, hesitated because of our budget, but then went in hard -- and we couldn't be happier that they were on our wedding team.
The Cool Rulers are really talented musicians who know how to throw down. They gave us the sweaty, magical, joyous dance party wedding reception we hoped for. They have a quality, extensive setlist, but their renditions of the new pieces we requested were also done with such soul and love. We had also asked two of our friends to play our first dance song, and they were total pros in planning and executing the set change.
The band is also made of good people, and we trusted them fully to guide the night. But earlier in the day, I was also especially grateful for a member of the band who, seeing my nerves, quietly helped me breathe and relax just before the ceremony. Just incredibly kind folks, consummate professionals, and we could not be more grateful they were part of our wedding day. Thank you, Cool Rulers! -
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Five Stars Is Not Enough
My wife and I have been to our fair share of dance parties in NYC over the years, from David Mancuso's Loft to underground warehouses and everything in between, and we probably wouldn't have met if it wasn't for our passion for music. Needless to say, finding a killer band for our own big party was one of our highest priorities.
After doing some pretty painstaking research on all the options near and far, it was abundantly clear that there was really only one option: The Cool Rulers. Aside from the unmistakable talent, what really sets them apart is their chemistry as a band and the fact that many of them are friends who have played together for many years.
As a band leader, Charles is really first class. He's super responsive, and did everything he could to help us achieve our vision for the band's performance. When we decided to add a 2nd vocalist about 6 weeks out from our date in peak event season, it wasn't surprising that many of their usual singers had already taken on other gigs or made plans for that weekend. Although we figured we'd missed the boat, Charles continued to think about other options for us and came back a few days later with a different idea: To bring on another musician friend of his who wasn't normally part of the band, but had actually sang in the band at Charles' own wedding. We were sold, and Adam (the 2nd singer) ended up being an amazing addition to the band, bringing yet another dimension to an already dynamic group.
Surely you've seen their demo reel, so it goes without saying that these guys and gals have the chops to pull off motown and soul with a very rare level of authenticity. But there are also very few bands, wedding or otherwise, that could pull off a worthy cover of the 1993 UK house anthem and absolute jam "Show Me Love" by Robin S. Not only did Charles and the band accept the challenge of making an arrangement for us, they absolutely nailed it. On a day full of memories, we will never forget the moment of those opening notes on the bari saxophone.
We're still hearing praise for their set from our guests over a year later, and if we have one regret from our entire wedding day, it is not having thought to record their set so we could enjoy it over and over again. These guys went the extra mile every step of the way and had everyone out on the floor the entire night. Our goal was to give our friends and family a night of music and dancing they would never forget, and the Cool Rulers did not disappoint. -
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Best Wedding Band Ever
What an amazing band! From the beginning they took our song requests, they created an amazing live set and really got a feel for what we liked and vibed out the room. Any time people mention our wedding, especially family we haven't seen for some time, the very first thing they all mention is our band. They got all of our guests on their feet dancing and kept the vibe and mood lively. We couldn't be happier! -
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What a Rally
Our our wedding night we were thrown a massive curveball when our wedding tent flooded after a massive rainstorm. Without missing a beat, the Cool Rulers rallied with us as we moved the party into the living room of the hotel. They were great sports in a tough situation and our guests all had an absolute blast rocking out with them. They also custom learned an intro song for our wedding party which was a great touch. The band is incredibly talented with old school and new school songs and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great reception party! -
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Absolutely blown away.
The Cool Rulers were absolutely incredible and we are SO happy we found them!!! We had a number of musicians at our wedding and quite a few older family members who generally don't dance. By the end of the night there wasn't a SINGLE guest who hadn't danced or made a comment to us about how fantastic the band was!! For weeks after the wedding, guests have been reaching out to us and telling us what an amazing time they had, thanks to the fantastic music. The Cool Rulers were the best band we could have hoped for and were super easy and friendly to work with. They were flexible and helpful and we would recommend them to anyone and everyone!! They MADE the party. Thank you, Cool Rulers!! -
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Best Wedding Band In The Known World
The Cool Rulers made our wedding. They were the absolute best bad we've ever heard at a wedding and our guests were bummed when the wedding ended. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a real party at their wedding. -
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Hire them immediately
To you recently-engageds looking for your wedding band: your search is over. Just hire The Cool Rulers.
From our first phone call, when Charles explained the band’s background and we discovered a mutual love of Hailu Mergia, I knew this band would get what we were after: a great time, with a little something special and unusual. The band invited us and several couples to attend a practice set, which they absolutely blew through, and we hired them shortly afterwards. Working with the band was straightforward: Charles took point on communication, asking what we liked, helping us pick the right number of band members (we chose 8, which was perfect for our venue), and sending us a song list to mark our must-plays and don’t-plays. He also suggested an Afrobeat cocktail hour, a special talent of this band, which was so fun — we highly recommend this option!
My wife and I wrote our own ceremony, including several weird music cues that the band nailed perfectly, even learning a song for our processional. Charles attended our venue walkthrough and rehearsal to practice these cues, even though the band had another gig that evening. And the band provided sound equipment for the ceremony itself, which worked flawlessly — unlike many weddings I have attended, in our ceremony, there were no microphone issues.
When it was time to dance, the band absolutely destroyed their two sets. Many, many of our guests commented that this was the best band they’d ever heard, not just at a wedding but at any event, and asked for details to hire them. They also sounded fantastic, with great levels and control — they were never overpowering or too loud to hold a conversation, but they were energetic enough to keep everyone moving. In fact, one of my favorite memories of the whole day was being on the dance floor, looking to the dinner tables, and realizing that every single seat was empty. The Cool Rulers had every single guest on the floor, almost two hours into their performance! I’ve never seen this at a wedding, and I was so proud to have it happen at ours.
The Cool Rulers live up to their name: they are very cool, and they do rule. Stop looking now, and hire this band. -
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Highly recommend
My wife and I highly recommend The Cool Rulers for your wedding. Our dance floor was brimming from start to finish and our friends and guests are still raving about the band (as are we). They are a seriously talented group of musicians with a versatile playlist and the ability to read the room perfectly.
They were accommodating with our song requests and even helped us play music through their speakers before the ceremony and during breaks.
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They Did Not Disappoint!
My husband was adamant from the start of wedding planning that we had to have a live band at our wedding. I did a lot of research online and when I came across the Cool Rulers and listened to their music...I was sold. There was nobody else that compared to them. It also took 0 convincing for my husband to be on board. He loved them. Charles was very easy to work with and so kind. He listened to some of the ideas we had for music for the day of the wedding and even threw out some really great suggestions that we hadn't even considered. The Cool Rulers played acoustic guitar at our ceremony, jazz at our cocktail hour and then we had the full band for the wedding reception. THEY WERE INCREDIBLE!!! They blew us away. Not only do they all have great personalities...the instrument solos, the women hitting those high notes, walking into the crowd singing to our guests...our friends and family went nuts over it. They were so fun and to this day whenever our wedding gets brought up everyone talks about the Cool Rulers being the best band they have ever heard at a wedding. I only wish we could throw a party all the time and have them play for us! I would 100% recommend them. -
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Anne Sent on 09/07/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best wedding band ever!!
We had a fabulous experience having the Cool Rulers play our wedding at Liberty Warehouse this past May!! They brought down the house and had the entire wedding party (more than 200 people) up on the floor dancing the entire evening. There were so many people on the floor that we almost ran out of room!
They coordinated a few custom songs that we requested and played during our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Throughout the planning process Charles was always there to answer questions and offer suggestions. We have heard so many rave reviews from our friends and family that it was an unforgettable band with the best music. We could not have asked for a more perfect band to play our wedding and will be recommending the Cool Rulers to all of our friends!
Thank you Cool Rulers from making the evening so special and allowing the two of us to dance the night away as we celebrated the first night of marriage!-
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The Cool Rulers are Amazing!
We worked with the usual dozen or so vendors throughout our wedding and The Cool Rulers were by FAR the most easy to work with, responsive, and high quality of them all. Also, they completely rock. My husband and I love to dance and knew we wanted to spend the entire night on the dance floor, so these guys were the perfect fit. We actually found them at our friends' wedding a year before ours and immediately agreed we needed to have them at our wedding. Charles is a great band leader, and really took the time to learn about our style. They arrived early and managed themselves and were ready to go without any issues on the day of. They even provided us with a playlist to play during dinner and during set breaks. Full service.
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Hire them now!
DO not wait another minute.. they made our wedding. Easy, professional, and legitimately the best band we've ever heard live. HIRE THEM. Our guests all commented on how incredible they were and we could not have asked for a better band to get the party started! -
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Quite simply, the band you want for your wedding.
Quite simply, the band you want for your wedding. The musicianship and sound, energy, along with professionalism and good communication every step of the way, made our experience with The Cool Rulers a 10 out of 10. Choosing a wedding band seemed like a big task at first, but after sitting in on a Cool Rulers rehearsal, we knew this group was the one for us. The band is a unique mix of musicians that don't only play weddings. They are a musical group of players with interests and abilities in different genres and spaces, making them experienced musicians, not just a typical seasoned wedding band that plays the same music every week. Leading up to the wedding, communication was great, and we felt confident in the group's preparation. On the day of our wedding, we couldn't have been happier. The ceremony music was perfect, and the party was truly memorable. We wanted high energy, recognizable tunes for all generations present, and a get-on-your-feet dancing situation. All of it happened. We chose the 10-piece band for a full sound and are super glad we did. The most common responses we got about the party after our weekend were "that was the best wedding band I've ever heard... actually one of the best groups period" and "what was the name of that band?" As one of us is a professional musician and we had a lot of musicians and artistic people at the wedding, our standards and expectations were high. Everything about The Cool Rulers exceeded our hopes. Hiring a 10-piece wedding band is a substantial expense, but when they are this great, it's worth every penny. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Get ready to have the "best wedding ever"
All I can say is - WOW! These guys are the real deal. My husband and I are both musicians, so we wanted an epic band for our wedding. The Cool Rulers are exactly that. Their talent and professionalism is through the roof. You seriously won't find a better wedding band than this crew. Also, their song repertoire is FULL of fan favorites, so get ready, because you'll have to drag your guests off the dance floor.
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Will make your wedding unforgettable.
Excellent band and very talented. Our guests several months after our wedding have been telling us how much they loved the band. They were easy to work with and integrated themselves seamlessly. They offer very fair pricing. Charles is very professional and quick to respond to any requests we had. Would recommend to anyone who's looking for pop, r&b, soul, and funk at their event. -
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Incredible Experience
The Cool Rulers were amazing. We fell in love with them at a friend's wedding and they made ours incredibly special. The music was fantastic but they were also incredibly communicative, flexible and fun to work with. Couldn't recommend any more highly. -
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Your search is over!
This is THE band. My husband and I (and most of our guests) are musicians, so the music throughout the night was a very important part of our wedding. Not only have The Cool Rulers mastered the flow/energy of the party, but they're musically spot on. The instrumental solos and vocal chops are top-of-the-line. Bring a change of shoes, because you will be on the dance floor all night long.
Charles was so easy to work with—even our coordinator and venue told us how much they loved working with him. The band can easily tailor its size to fit the room and your budget, and they provide great options for ceremony/cocktail hours if needed.
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The Cool Rulers made our night!
The Cool Rulers are an absolutely incredible band. I have been lucky enough to dance to many great bands at weddings, but The Cool Rulers outshined them all. They had everyone (200 people) up on the dance floor and our guests couldn't stop talking about how fantastic they are. They exceeded all of our expectations and were really flexible and easy to work with. They set the tone for a fun and vibrant night and I highly encourage anyone with the opportunity to book them to do so, they were a highlight of our wedding weekend. -
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Wes L. Sent on 11/20/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Stop looking and start booking The Cool Rulers
The Cool Rulers knocked it out of the park at our wedding and the bride and I couldn't imagine having a better live music experience. Their playing made for a very special evening and just about everyone had a smile on their face the whole night. This band's performance brought everyone together in a great way. And I mean EVERYONE!
To start things off, I myself am a musician and have a background in sound engineering work (live/studio) and my wife is a big live music person. It goes without saying that having a quality live music situation at our wedding was paramount. The Cool Rulers definitely delivered the goods. The members are touring-level musicians with serious chops and a great repertoire to boot. We hired the band as a 7-piece but they easily covered all of the crucial musical moments and had a great vibe going. They are also available as a full group, which must be insane in the best way possible. These are musician's musicians.
The live sound mix was great. Seems like they have it down to a science and really have the aesthetic pinned. Not too loud but just loud enough to feel it. Just enough PA sound while letting the natural sound of the band fill the room (or tent in our case).
Guests were coming up to the two of us all night and complimenting the band. I don't think most people knew what hit em. There wasn't a single dull moment on the dance floor. People were getting down the entire time, even the bride's 95 year old Grandma Bertha! (for real tho)
The band was super easy to work with and booking was a hassle free experience. We worked with Charles Ferguson and David Lizmi. Very professional and responsive. The planning was relaxed and easy. Months before the wedding, my fiance and I picked a bunch of songs from their list that we did NOT want to hear, which made it easy because we liked most of the songs on the list. We put out trust in them to make the set-list and they did a terrific job. It had flow and steady energy throughout the evening.
Also, we had them learn 'Always Be My Baby' by Mariah Carey for our first dance and they killed it. We''ll never forget it.
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Ashley Sent on 11/16/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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If you want the best, than look no further!
There aren't enough words to describe how thankful we are that we found The Cool Rulers. My now husband and I got married in the Catskills at a tiny inn called, Foxfire Mountain House. We knew we always wanted a large instrumental band, but were disappointed in what we had seen online. The general manager at our venue recommended The Cool Rulers. They had played there a few times prior, and the GM could NOT stop boasting about how fantastic they were. Thankfully, the moment we checked out their website we knew we had found our band! First off...Charles, the manager is just the sweetest! He's extremely thorough and timely in his correspondence. During a time that can feel overwhelming chaotic, I knew I could remain calm knowing I was in good hands. The day of the wedding the band showed up early and got right to work setting up. Without a doubt, they were the highlight the entire evening. From the ceremony solo guitar, 3 piece jazz cocktail hour, to the 10 piece band reception...boy did they NOT disappoint! Even when there was technical difficulty with the venue's circuits, the band did not miss a beat! They simply MacGyver'ed what they had to, and got right back to it. Their timing and execution with the event staff was flawless. Their rendition of our first dance to Neil Young's - "Harvest Moon" was unforgettable. The interaction they had with our guests was indescribable! Everyone was letting go on the dance floor, even my 92 year old Grandmother! They even took the time to throw in little surprises throughout. Like re-doing the song I walked down the aisle to, and an insane cover of the Talking Heads - "This Must Be the Place," I had asked for, and wasn't sure they could fit into the set with timing (I had asked for a few extra songs). My husband and I nearly lost it when we started hearing them perform it! One of my favorite memory's of the night, but too many to name. So to say that we were pleased with The Cool Rulers is an understatement. We knew we were the lucky ones in finding them. If you have the opportunity to experience them at one of your events, DO NOT HESITATE because that's what it is...an experience. They're smooth, and fun, and real, and chill, and everything you dream about when you dream about your wedding band. Just good juju. We will remember them fondly and we hope they feel the same. -
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Charlotte Sent on 11/09/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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This is the band to hire!
They were incredible! In fact, they may have been the highlight of the entire evening. If you book them you will not be disappointed. These are real musicians who take their craft seriously. Book the Cool Rulers. -
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Sara Sent on 09/17/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers were an AMAZING wedding band and one of the highlights of our wedding. Could not recommend more highly!
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Emilia Sent on 07/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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This band is unbelievable! And importantly, Charlie (the leader) is tremendously responsive, organized, and accommodating (not to mention, patient while dealing with a neurotic bride). The band made the party and everyone had such a blast. They kept the party going all through the night. Couldn't recommend a band more. Thank you, guys! -
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Andrew Sent on 06/21/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers really made our wedding. The music was great, the band was super fun, and the selection of songs was perfect. They had the dance floor full the entire reception and our guests are still raving about the band. Charles (the drummer/manager) is the best. He was super easy to coordinate with and provided great suggestions for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. I will be recommending them to anyone looking for a band for any event in the future. -
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Rick Sent on 12/13/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We have nothing but the best things to say about these guys. Let's start with Charles, the bandleader, who is simply the man. He couldn't be a cooler, nicer guy, and could not be easier to work with. He is extremely laid back and friendly while also being super communicative, responsive, clear and professional. He instills a confidence and calmness from the get-go that it's gonna be an absolute party, and delivers through to the last moments on wedding day. Our wedding was in a barn-type venue that tries to have certain restrictions on live bands, but when we booked The Cool Rulers, Charles did an excellent job of communicating with the venue and ensuring everything would run smoothly, quelling any concerns right off the bat.
I am a trumpet player myself, with an observant/critical ear for music, and very personal experience in this type of music having played in a funk/party type of band. Please take my word that these guys absolutely bring it and put on as good a party as anyone! This band is tight and hardworking as can be. All of the members are top notch Brooklyn musicians, with an innate yet extremely tasteful bent toward funky, groovy party music. They perform and rehearse together year round, so their chemistry is genuinely palpable and you can really tell the difference this makes. The covers they deliver are nuanced and have that 'next level', tight feel to them. It's almost impossible not to be up dancing to these guys, at all moments they are playing, as was evidenced by our entire 200+ person wedding being off their feet and the dance floor absolutely packed throughout the night. And I am not exaggerating! The level and amount of dancing and just all around fun party vibe exceeded our already high expectations. The band was consistently the first thing people would bring up upon re-hashing the night.
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When we started planning our wedding, we decided on our priorities – what were the most important things for us? First we chose our venue… and then we needed a killer live band. We spent months reading reviews, watching videos, and asking for recommendations to make sure we found exactly what we wanted. After describing our vision to one bandleader, he suggested we check out The Cool Rulers. Oh man, he was so right. They were perfect!!
We knew we had our band when talking to Charles from The Cool Rulers about our first dance. I asked him if he knew Charles Bradley - referring of course to Charles Bradley’s music - and he responded “Oh yea, Charles is a great guy!”. Turns out members of the Cool Rulers played in Charles Bradley’s (RIP Charles) band and already knew our first dance song.
As expected, the band was super professional and responsive in the run up to the wedding. Getting everything set up for the big day was a breeze, including coordinating travel arrangements due to their trek from Brooklyn to Vermont. The performance itself was beyond expectations! The dance floor was packed, everyone was out there having a blast, and the band kept the party rocking all night - including a truly epic second set. The Cool Rulers crushed the Motown standards, the Stones’ cover we requested, and brought down the house with a few surprise sing-along anthems (who knew that Pony would open a portal into the ultimate party dimension?). In the days after the wedding, eight couples asked us for the band’s name + info, and one of our friends said it was the best music performance she’d seen and heard in a long time, wedding band or not!
Do not hesitate and book The Cool Rulers – music was one of the most important parts of our celebration, and they aced it. We only wish they played shows outside of weddings, so that we could see them again. Stop looking for a band, you found them!
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Gabrielle Sent on 11/16/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers were absolutely spectacular! Our wedding was a while ago and people are still coming up and telling us how much they loved the band. Not only are they an amazing band, they are really sweet people who took the time to listen and ask us exactly what we wanted. They learned four specific songs for us and performed them perfectly. We would hire them again and again, and recommend to anyone looking to dance the night away, they were incredible! -
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Kate Sent on 11/14/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We were thrilled to have The Cool Rulers play at our wedding. Not only are they an amazing band, but they brought a level of experience and professionalism which we were happy to benefit from. They created the perfect set list that left our guests dancing to their hearts content. Can not say enough good things about them, book them!! -
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Sam Sent on 11/11/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers were awesome at our wedding. In preparation, they were totally responsive and flexible, willing to work with us to put together a playlist that we were psyched on. In the days leading up to the wedding, when we were stressed, they were easy to get a hold of and willing to make last minute switches. They took care of our request to cut the first dance short and switch to an iPhone song for a family dance. At the wedding, everyone was floored with how awesome they were, and kept coming up to us saying "the band is amazing!" They made for a great party.
We have actually been to two weddings with the Cool Rulers, and we noticed how flexible they were between the two weddings. They can do great Motown stuff that can please older generations, and then later in the night they can shift to our favorite 90's R&B. They throw in rap verses on "No Diggity" and get their voices as high as Prince's on songs like "Kiss." They were totally awesome and we highly recommend them. -
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Julie Sent on 09/26/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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It has been 3 months since our wedding and my wife and I still can't stop talking about how amazing the Cool Rulers are. The planning process was seamless and the big day was better than we could have dreamed. We were married on July 3rd, 2017 which was a Monday after a long holiday weekend and even after playing 2 other events that weekend the Cool Rulers still came through to tear down the house. At one point they had every single guest on the floor including my wife's 96 year old grandfather!
We asked them to play one specific song at the end of the ceremony, and another for our first dance, then let them run with the rest of the set list and their choices were flawless. They showed up on time, prepared & professional.
One of our favorite memories started when the band was setting up their gear and my wide-eyed nephew, Connor (7 years old) struck up a conversation with the keyboardist, he told him that he just started taking ukulele lessons and hopes to play in a band someday. The keyboardist (sorry, I'm terrible with names) was kind and encouraging and responded: "You should jam with us tonight!" A few hours later Connor was up there strumming along, grinning ear-to-ear. He still can't stop talking about that time he got to play with the band.
If you're planning your wedding now, there's really no other choice. Stop looking and book the Cool Rulers.
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Diana Sent on 12/18/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers did an absolutely amazing job at our October wedding! From the moment they started playing, the entire room was on the dancefloor, and it continued that way for the entire party. There was never a moment where people left the dancefloor, because each song was better than the last. Our guests were raving during the wedding and have not stopped raving since. Every time we see our friends and family, the first thing they mention about the wedding is how great the music was, and how much fun they had on the dancefloor. Aaron also did some emceeing for us and he did a great job keeping things on schedule and managing the flow of the evening. Everyone in the band was kind and energetic and they were a great presence in the room all night. Communications leading up to the wedding were smooth and the band was very organized about playing our entrance/first dance music and our special dance songs at the appointed times. We would not hesitate to recommend the Cool Rulers to anyone who wants to have a rocking dancefloor at their party! -
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Adriana Sent on 12/08/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers are the best wedding band ever! This was not just our opinion as bride and groom, but that of many of our guests who could not stop talking about how great the band was. Charlie was incredibly responsive, professional, and easy to work with. The entire band was helpful the day of the wedding, setting up and checking in with us to make sure we were happy. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stellar wedding band! -
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Gerard Sent on 11/15/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers performed at our wedding in October of 2016 - they were AWESOME. Cannot say enough about how professional Charles and Aaron were throughout the whole planning process and at the wedding itself - they really made what was at first a stressful process become the easiest part of our wedding planning. As soon as we spoke with Charles, everything just flowed perfectly, and he was on top of everything.
The music was on point, and our guests had an amazing time and still continue to talk about how great the music was. I highly highly recommend The Cool Rulers!
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Sam Sent on 10/25/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers are absolutely worth the investment, a 100% great vibe and professional soulful performance is guaranteed. Not to mention the flexibility and independence of the band, the guys just show up and contribute to an amazing time for everyone. All good looking musicians is a plus.
In short, just book them and see for yourself!
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Alexandra Sent on 09/16/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers were so, so phenomenal!! Our wedding was on an island in Maine and despite having to navigate issues like getting all the equipment to the island on a boat, set up, travel from NYC, they were kind, professional, and did a huge amount of the problem solving for us, calling the venue and ferry services themselves and letting us know what they had worked out. They always presented us with choices when going over what services we could opt into for the ceremony, reception, etc, and priced them out, so we knew exactly what we could get and what our choices were. All of this on top of the fact that they are the best musicians around and put on a spectacular show. We actually had folks stop us as we left the wedding venue who lived nearby say they had eaten dinner on their porch just so they could overhear the great music and inquired about the amazing band. We could not have asked for a better experience leading up to the wedding day, a more seamless actual wedding day in terms of set up and professionalism, and then a more phenomenal wedding music set. It was perfect!! We love the Cool Rulers!! Our friends have been uploading video after blurry video of the amazing music and dancing. -
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Erica Sent on 09/12/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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We booked the Cool Rulers for our August wedding, and my husband and I can't stop smiling when we think about the wonderful experience we had working with them! We hired TCR to play a set of Afrobeat and other music during our cocktail hour and then to go to town during our party and dancing.
Throughout the planning process, Charles was pleasant, solutions-oriented, and offered excellent suggestions. He made the process simple, clear, and fun. He even joined us twice at the venue to scout the location and to make certain that all would be in place the day-of. Our few special requests, including a few additions to the traditional Jewish hora, were put together wonderfully.
And the DANCING! Oh, the dancing. Since I am a dancer, and my husband is a musician, it was important to us to have fabulous music to dance to, and we were really eager to see our guests on the floor. The Cool Rulers bring the party. Seriously, just trust them to bring it. We have gotten calls, texts, and exclamations from our guests complimenting the band.
The Cool Rulers were hands-down the best decision we made as we planned our wedding. Please, please book them. You'll be so happy you did. -
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Lauren Sent on 07/30/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Cool Rulers were one of the top 3 highlights of our entire wedding. They have such a tight sound and brought the energy. Our dance floor was crowded all night! We knew we wanted a band that could play the best of Motown, and they agreed to drive up from Brooklyn to our outdoor wedding on a small lake in northern PA. They totally transformed the space and created the party we were looking for. To keep our costs in check we were only able to hire one of their vocalists, but man did she deliver! She has a powerful, gorgeous voice that perfectly complements the awe-inspiring horn section. The band is chock-full of incredible musicians. They were able to learn three songs for our first dance and father/daughter and parent dances. They were also relaxed enough to let a few family members and friends play our own instruments during the breaks. Highly, highly recommended for anyone who wants to keep their friends dancing to some of the best music around! -
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Rob Sent on 07/27/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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If you want a band that will absolutely bring the party, hire The Cool Rulers. I'm a musician myself, and I had very high expectations for my wedding band. They met and exceeded them to such an extent that I barely got off the dance floor the whole night. I have honestly never danced that hard, nor had that much fun, with any other wedding band. The musicians are all serious players who know each other from other groups, and it shows. They establish a tight groove and good vibes from the get go, and they don't let up. Plus, they were willing to learn three new songs at no extra cost; our guests' minds were blown when the band launched into "Ignition (Remix)." Charles, who was my point of contact (and the drummer), is exceptionally professional, courteous, and easy to work with. You should have zero hesitation about hiring The Cool Rulers, especially if you want your wedding to kick ass. -
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Sam Sent on 02/20/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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If I could give these guys six stars, I would!
Where to begin? Their great sounds? Their professionalism? All the fun we had at our wedding?! I don't know!!!
I guess first and foremost is these guys know how to play. Soul, funk, motown, R&B, top 40, the hora. These guys can do everything. They have a standard repertoire which should be familiar to most people, but we did make a few special requests and they nailed all of them. (They make Daft Punk sound better than Daft Punk.) As I understand it, most of the band members are professional musicians who play in other bands, but they've come together for this awesome ensemble. This isn't a corporate sounding wedding band, but a group of fantastic musicians who happens to play at weddings. (If you don't know -- I didn't -- their name "Cool Rulers" comes from a Gregory Isaac's song... these guys love music.) One of the lead singers was in Fela! the musical. Most of the band members apparently met at music school in New York.
They are also wonderfully professional, and we felt completely at ease with Charles, the band leader, running point with our wedding planner. We held our wedding in a venue that required multiple walk-throughs with the vendors and had onerous insurance requirements. Charles handled everything seamlessly. We did hear back from our wedding planner that they were one of the easiest bands to work with.
We had fun. Too much fun. These guys had everyone of every age out on the dance floor. We have been to a lot of weddings over the last several years, and it's easy to tell when a band is going through the motions. Not the Cool Rulers. These guys love to play and love to party. I would not hesitate to hire them for your wedding. Get them now before they blow up and you can't book them! -
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Call off the search
CALL OFF THE SEARCH - the greatest wedding band in the history of wedding bands has FINALLY been found.
Acting as gatekeeper for The Cool Rulers, Charles was especially wonderful to work with. His correspondence was timely, informative and kind. We felt very well taken care of and immediately at ease with his recommendations and expertise at elevating the music, atmosphere and how to maintain overall tone for the night. Please trust this man and let him do what he does, that is the real magic of TCR. After exchanging some information about us, our preferences and requests, Charles took care of the rest. He laid out the playlist, customized transitions and even talked us into a few of the songs we put on our do not play list - HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING - so, don't fret and take the leap with him.
TCR began warming up during our first look/photos when no one else was around and we were so impressed and delighted that while we knew we made the right choice - our expectations had already been exceeded.
Our guests hit the dancefloor before dinner was served and our night erupted in a crowd wide chant of "ONE MORE SONG" followed by "WE WILL PAY THE FINE" (when made aware of the noise pollution restrictions in the Catskills LOL.)
We are eternally grateful for an exceptionally unforgettable night, made that much better with your talent, kindness, professionalism and sense of humour. Our guests have never stopped talking about "The Band," so thanks for making us look so good.
Two lifelong Cool Ruler fans,
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Marian Sent on 11/12/20164.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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If you want a good band, there are probably a bunch out there. If you want the best, and a band that will literally keep your guests dancing the entire night, then I highly recommend you hire The Cool Rulers. Once we watched their demo reel, there was no turning back- every other demo we watched or listened to seemed a way distant second by comparison. I remember saying to my husband-to-be "please just book them now because at this point if we find out they’re not available, I'm going to be devastated". Luckily, they were available, and they made the night a memorable one for everyone. My husband and his entire family are musicians, many of them professional musicians, so it was very important to us to have a band that would display a high level of talent, while also being fun, modern, and danceable. The Cool Rulers are a group of such incredibly talented musicians, not to mention captivating performers, and I can say with great certainty that everyone was both impressed and entertained. Finally, the band manager emailed me the set list from the night, so now I can look back and remember every single song that was played when I think back to my wedding night- what a gift! The Cool Rulers are everything you're looking for. If you want the best possible option- this is it. -
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Ross Sent on 03/14/20244.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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Cool Rulers are way more than Cool
Charles and the Cool Rulers were professional, flexible and very talented. They coordinated with us and our venue seamlessly on logistics, killed the special songs they learned for our wedding and overall were an awesome band for our wedding night as everyone danced the night away. Would definitely recommend them for your wedding or special occasion! -
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Jacob Sent on 08/08/20174.4 out of 5 rating4.4
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My wife and I had the good luck to hire the Cool Rulers for our wedding last June. We met a few months in advance of the event with Charles, the band's friendly and thoughtful leader. He gave us the option to request a couple songs that the band could learn, and quizzed us on the particulars of our event. We chose songs for the traditional first dance and father-daughter dances, and also made some suggestions from their long, eclectic, and Motown-centric list. I like Charles' attitude towards input: we had a hand in the set list while allowing the experienced musicians to steer the ship.
Handing over our evening to The Cool Rulers was the best wedding decision we made---besides agreeing to get married in the first place! We took advantage of the relatively affordable option to have 3 members of the band play jazz during cocktail hour, and they were great. For the reception, the 8-piece band (they go up to 10) covered every song skillfully--- several members play together in other bands and it shows---and with an infectious joy for the source material. What more can you ask for than to have 4 generations mobbing the dance floor for 3 hours of music? Our guests were a diverse bunch, but nearly everyone was thrilled to be dancing non-stop. If you think your guests want to dance, the Rulers are it. Apologies to the salads and entrees several guests forgot to consume!
Weddings can be a logistical headache and an intimidating expense, and I would never criticize anyone for wanting to pull back and simplify the event however they see fit. What I will say is that hiring this talented group to play hours of music for my wife and I and our friends and family was a crazy indulgence that we will never regret! -
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