The Engagements Reviews
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Lara Getting married on 05/31/2029The most phenomenal band out there!
If you are lucky enough to get The Engagements, do not let the opportunity pass you up. They are sui generis and will make your wedding an epic celebration!
They were recommended to us and from the moment we spoke to Aaron, the manager, we knew we had found an exceptional band. Aaron is incredible to work with. He was responsive, helpful, kind, and patient. Each of the band members was extremely kind and cool too.
Their range, sound, energy, and talent will make any wedding a night to remember. This is NOT your average, cookie-cutter wedding band. This is a band that will surprise and delight your guests. We had several wedding guests tell us it was the best wedding band they had ever heard—they were raving for weeks. Six months later, we still get compliments. Even in writing this review I wish I could go back and bust a move to The Engagements tunes!
The Engagements went above and beyond: in addition to playing our requests from their lists, they learned each and every one of the special-request songs that were not on the list. This included a lesser-known 70's tune that has special significance for us and made us practically fly with happiness. We were on cloud nine the entire night because of this marvelous band.
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Stephen D. Married on 09/10/2021Words can't describe..but I'll try..
I've been a musician since I was a child and there is no question it has been the single most influencing factor that has guided and shaped my life since. That being said, I'm a bit of a music snob, I know too much and have been in it too long, so when it came time to find musical entertainment for one of the most important days of my life I wasn't going to settle for some run-of-the-mill wedding band. After some serious searching I finally came across a link on google that captured my attention; ""Real bands that happen to do weddings." I was intrigued. This brought me to the Lucy Music website. All the bands looked great but when I came across the Engagements and their sampler video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9p-gv1Yrf0 ) the excitement built to a boiling point as I knew I had found THE band, no exceptions. I contacted the band and spoke with Aaron, the drummer and band leader, who through his professional yet friendly and easy going attitude made me feel confident that the band knows exactly what they are doing, which is to make this as easy as possible for the bride and groom, put your trust in them and they will ensure you have a kick ass wedding. This is exactly what they did. They provided us with their song list (which is cream of the crop material), had us pick our priority songs (and songs to leave out) and left room for requests. I took advantage of this by creating a set list of about 5 or 6 songs to get up and play/sing with the band, which was hands down one of the joys of my life. Everyone at the wedding danced like crazy and for months afterwards have not stopped talking about how good this band was. As I write this and reflect on that incredible night I cant help but smile. They were (are) so unbelievably good and the wedding could not have been as great as it was without their talent, professionalism, ability to read the room, and over all good attitude. Best wedding band hands down. Some of our vendors happened to know of the band and when we mentioned the Engagements would be doing our wedding they said "oh yeah, they are THE BEST!" Which is the truth, period. This is beyond my opinion, its the facts. You WILL NOT REGRET hiring this band! I can even confidently say your expectations will be surpassed, guaranteed. My biggest regret is not having one of the videographers on the band the whole time to film the entire set. If I ever end up at another wedding where they are playing I will cry tears of joy. Hire them and you will feel the same way, I promise. :)
WARNING: if you are looking for modern/bland/processed music you will not find it here. They bring the goods and the goods only. Only hire this band if you want everyone to have a great time that they won't forget. -
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Andrew H. Married on 06/26/2021Couldn't Have Asked for Better
After postponing our wedding reception for 15 months, we were finally able to have the best party with the best wedding band in New York in June 2021. We knew it was going to be a special day, and The Engagements were one of the main reasons for it. Six months later, our wedding guests are still talking about how amazing they were and how it was just like seeing a concert by your favorite band. Not only do The Engagements sport an incredible song selection of 80s pop and new wave, they're amazing musicians and performers and they're just great to work with. They learned songs that were meaningful to us and played the most epic of epic horahs. The small combo they put together for our cocktail hour was fantastic too. My wife and I have nothing but positive things to say about the Engagements, and I've got my fingers crossed for an excuse to book them again sometime soon! -
Jenni Married on 10/10/2020
The absolute coolest band out there.
There's not much to say about the Engagements that hasn't already been said. If the music at your party is important to you and you want to incorporate some deep cuts from the 70s/80s/90s, there's literally no better band than the Engagements. From their incredible song list to their absolute professionalism, The Engagements were an absolute joy to work with.
Before our wedding, Aaron took the time to talk to us about our likes/dislikes as well as answer any questions we had about how everything would work. The Engagements have a massive repatoire of songs and Aaron asked us to flag which songs we felt were "must plays" and which were "don't plays". He also asked us to produce a list of songs that weren't on the song list but which the band might be able to learn for us (they learned 4 songs off that list!). After sending those over, Aaron quickly followed up with some suggestions a little further off the beaten path that we might enjoy. He also used our second call to walk us through how the evening would unfold: when we'd enter for our first dance, when they would pause for speeches and breaks, and when the dancing would begin. Everything went incredibly smoothly the night of the party. From a vendor management perspective, we never had to worry.
When it came to the party, everything went even better than we could've hoped. My wife and I aren't great dancers, so we were nervous that the live accompaniment during our first dance might not match up exactly with the recording we'd practiced to. Well, we're happy to report that Aaron and the band played an absolutely perfect replica of our first dance song. Throughout the night, people kept asking us how we found the band since they were simulantanousely a great wedding band, yet not your typical wedding band. They got the entire party (including a few folks we've never seen dance before) out onto the dance floor all night long.
The last thing I'll add is that after the party, we had so many people request the set list that we made a Spotify playlist that's actually being used. -
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Denise Q. Married on 09/09/2020An amazing band
We can not say enough about how fantastic our experience was with Lucy Band. The entire band was incredibly talented and the connected with our guests on every level - If you have or want a dancing crowd there is no better band - they were amazing - I have never heard about so many compliments about the music at a party as we had - they made my daughters wedding extra special - Denise Qualey -
Eric W. Married on 07/18/2020
What a band!
We were lucky enough to have The Engagements perform at our wedding this past July. Working with Aaron was an absolute pleasure and he made the entire experience smooth and stress free.
I am a musician and many of our friends/guests are musicians as well. Music was a very important aspect of our wedding going into planning and we wanted to make sure we had a real band with their own unique sound to get our guests going. Upon coming across The Engagements I was wowed by their sound and the unique song selections they offered.
We reached out to inquire about booking and Aaron was super responsive and totally open. The entire process was a breeze and he made us feel totally comfortable throughout. We also had our wedding delayed a year due to COVID and Aaron could not have been more accommodating. It really made dealing with the mess of moving our wedding all that much easier.
Their performance at our wedding was one to remember. I can't count to number of guests that came up to us during the wedding and after telling us how great our wedding band was! The dance floor was packed all night and everyone had a blast.
I can't recommend The Engagements enough for anyone looking for a wedding band. They are sure to provide a unique sound for your event and will certainly have your guests dancing! -
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Justin J. Married on 02/09/2020Expertly-realized requests, Showstopping bangers and Deep-cut grooves galore
This band is truly special. From day one of working with Aaron, it was clear to us that The Engagements wanted to put on a performance that spoke to our union personally, encapsulated the narrative of our romance, and got every friend and family member shaking their butts. They learned several of our requests, took time on the phone listening to what these live music fans look for in a great band, and worked patiently to help us bring our fantastical ideas to life. Their ceremony music was the perfect mix of sentiment and unique arrangements. We wound up with a dream band and a dream celebration—classics and hits for every age in the room, deep cuts and sentimental requests for my wife and I, and a closing rendition of Sly Stone's take on "Que Sera Sera" that quickened heartbeats and brought all the feels. Everyone we've caught up with since the special day has absolutely raved about The Engagements' performance at our wedding. We can't recommend them enough. -
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Kelly Married on 10/19/2019Best wedding band ever!
From beginning to end The Engagements (Lucy Music) were awesome to work with. We were looking for a more alternative (read: classic rock, 80s) band for our wedding that would have our guests dancing all night. The Engagements did that and more - their talent is undeniable and we are so grateful they were there to help us celebrate our wedding. They were thorough and flexible when needed - working with our vendors seamlessly and creating a playlist that was authentic to us. We couldn't recommend them more and look forward to hiring them again for another event! -
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Caroline Q. Married on 09/21/2019The Only Wedding Band You Need to Consider!
First and foremost let me mark this as a LGBTQA+ friendly band. Our wedding included my trans and NB friends both as guests and in the wedding party and The Engagements were so respectful of pronouns and it meant a lot to us. Please keep that in mind if that is something you require for your wedding as well!
Now, on to the meat and potatoes!!!
This band is INCREDIBLE!! Not only do they bring down the house with their amazing set list, but they work with you to make the song list personal. I was looking for a band that played music I actually listened to and The Engagements nailed it! For us they played Queen, Bowie, The Clash, Fleetwood Mac, Marvin Gaye, and heck they played the The Cure so hard my face melted off! They learned Tainted Love as a surprise for my mom, and they learned BTO for my dad on top of their already full and eclectic song list. It was beyond personal! They play the music you actually WANT to hear at a wedding, not the music you expect to and are tired of. They will work with you to find a set list you love and will have all of your guests screaming with joy, “OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS SONG!”. All of our guests loved them and spent the whole night dancing and telling us how great the band is. It’s been 3 months, and we are still hearing about how great the band was at our wedding! They really nailed the favorites. They played so many warm and nostalgic songs, the type of songs that you forgot you loved and immediately need to hear again. Every song was a hit with our crowd, every song had them singing along even when they were taking a dance break, and it just gave the whole party something truly special.
The whole band is so talented and easy to work with, it was the perfect soundtrack for our day. They made the whole process so effortless and Aaron could not have been more helpful. He is so professional and knows exactly what to do and work with all the vendors to make everything flow seamlessly. No need to fuss over details, just trust in Aaron and the Engagements. They know what they are doing and get it done.
Don’t just take this from a Bride, take it from someone who has been in and at dozens of weddings, this band is something special. They are frankly, the best. If you love music, you’ll love them. BOOK THE ENGAGEMENTS.-
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Emily Married on 06/08/2019This is the wedding band to hire, no question
We hired The Engagements for our wedding this past June, and they were UNBELIEVABLE!!!! We received nonstop compliments from our guests - all of whom were on the dance floor the entire night. Aaron, the drummer and band manager, was helpful from the start, providing detailed and thoughtful responses to all the many questions I had. Vocalists John, JD, Heather and Emil were all amazing - each member brought their own unique sound/vibe and they play together perfectly. They have a big repertoire of songs, but were also able to learn several "wishlist" songs for us and they executed them so well! I knew having a band would be the biggest splurge, and it was SO WORTH IT. -
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Emily Married on 09/08/2018Awesome wedding band!
We (and our guests, who couldn't stop talking about them) absolutely loved the Engagements!! They were so much fun, and truly, truly talented. If you're looking for something a little different than the typical wedding band (think - lots of 70s-80s music, nothing too modern or pop-y) then the Engagements are perfect. They were SO much fun and learned quite a bit of songs for us, too! It really felt like more than just a wedding band, but like a real concert/dance party.
Aaron was extremely flexible and easy to work with. He ended up helping us out with our ceremony music, and even was able to add in music for cocktail hour fairly last minute. He was down to earth and easy to work with from beginning to end. Everything turned out perfectly and we couldn't have asked for more!
