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The Riverside All-Stars

The Riverside All-Stars

Saint Paul, MN
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    Chelsea M. Sent on 01/14/2024
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    Don't think twice... Just book!

    The band helped us celebrate our wedding and even during the busy holiday season they took it on themselves to make everything personal and perfect for us! They learned new additional songs, provided every additional service we requested perfectly organized and still played an incredible set in a non typical location with a bunch of obstacles. We couldn't be happier we selected live music and added the horns for a full band celebration. Worth every penny and we will immediately book them again for any opportunity we can find. Invite us to yours please so we can see them again! :)

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Chelsea and Mike! Thank you guys SO much for having us. What a fun way to ring in the New Year. We'd love to see you guys again so make sure you say hi if you find yourselves at one of our gigs in the future! Cheers! -Anthony
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    Angie J. Sent on 11/26/2023
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    River-Side All Stars Are 5 Stars!

    We highly recommend River-Side All Stars! The entire experience from end to end was exceptional! We planned our wedding in four months and were super lucky to secure them for our big day. From the first phone call with Kyle through the online planning process using their online planning guide, everything was easy and awesome.

    Kyle did a great job of explaining the process and was very enthusiastic about delivering on our expectations; he was also very responsive to emails and phone calls leading up to the event.

    The online planning guide was very helpful and allowed us to be very specific about the "tone" of our wedding - a huge party that started with a nice little wedding! We were able to create a script for the emcee to follow which helped us emphasize how important the DJ/band were to bringing our vision to reality and kept the evening moving along.

    Anthony did a great job as emcee/DJ and after the band kicked in, the dance floor was never empty - which was exactly what we wanted! We didn't have any restrictions around song requests and the band was able to give me what I wanted most - old school wedding favorites like the Chicken Dance, Hokey Pokey, Beer Barrel Polka and several line dances (all were DJ during their two breaks) along with music from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.

    There were several songs that I thought were being played by the DJ, only to realize it was the band - including a Whitney Houston song - SO GOOD! This was sentiment echoed by many of the college-age attendees as well! There were many, many guests at the wedding who were very impressed with the band and many said it was the difference maker for an exceptional event.

    Such a great night filled with love, dancing and exceptional music!! If you're on the fence about having a live band or a DJ, adjust your budget accordingly and pick River-Side All Stars!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thank you and congratulations Angie!!! The band had an AWESOME time at your wedding! Feel free to stop by Mancini's in a few weeks and we hope to party with you again! - Kyle
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    Shannon H. Sent on 11/15/2023
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    Wedding 11/4/23

    We had booked the Riverside All Stars for our wedding reception in November because they had played for a friend of ours wedding in the past. We were a little skeptical at first because we havent been to many weddings with a band and were hesitant because bands are typically more expensive than DJs. However, the money was 1000% worth it and we would totally make the same decision again!

    Kyle was the main person we worked with as far as scheduling and working out all the small details. He was absolutely amazing! He was so helpful with walking us through the process and was very detailed oriented. My husband and I both felt very comfortable and did not feel stressed at all.

    When it was time for the reception, the band was UNBELIEVABLE! They were truly amazing with every song they played and about 95% of our guests stayed on the dance floor the entire night! Our guests kept coming up to us and telling us how amazing the band was. Anthony was our MC and he did an incredible job with keeping us on track and making sure we had enough time to do everything we wanted.

    Overall, 10/10! We will definitely be reaching out to them again in the future.

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thank you and congratulations Shannon and Henry! I heard it was an amazing party!! We can't thank you enough for letting the band play a part in your special day, and thanks for the kind words. I'll pass this on to Anthony and the band. Have a great week and we hope to see you again soon! - Kyle and RAS
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    Dave A. Sent on 10/18/2023
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    Worth every penny

    Riverside acted as emcee, DJ and band. They blew the roof off with the music. Everyone was floored by how amazing they were. Sorry about my friends that got on each others shoulders and fell over- the spirit moved them!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Congratulations David and Abby! The band had so much fun!! Thank you so much for having us play a part in your big day and we can't wait to party with you again soon!! - Kyle and RAS
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    Megan M. Sent on 10/16/2023
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    Hire them - your guests will thank you!

    We LOVED having the Riverside All-Stars at our wedding! From the very first email, they were beyond easy to work with and the product is worth every penny. Kyle is super flexible and responsive, we were able to add on ceremony music ~2 weeks before the wedding with no issue. The band itself is AMAZING. I cannot tell you how many guests came up to me at the end of the night to ask about them, or tell me how great they were. They kept the whole crowd engaged and on the dance floor the entire time. They did not play a single dud. Not to mention they are all crazy talented! The MC'ing was also so helpful and organized. Announcements for dinner, speeches, dances, late night snack, and shuttles kept the guests informed and the evening moving smoothly. Hiring a band is obviously more expensive than just a DJ, but it is so worth it, and one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I cannot recommend the Riverside All-Stars enough!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Congratulations Megan and thanks for the kind words! The band had an absolute blast and can't wait to party with you again! Congrats!! - Kyle
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    Steve T. Sent on 08/30/2023
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    Non-stop dancing, standing ovation, Awesome Band

    Words can't begin to express how impressed everyone was with the quality of music your band put out for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding, the place was rocking...only seeing all of us dancing, singing, and applauding throughout the entire performance would come close to any sort of "thank you". Much appreciated and well done, so glad we went with the full band. We will be talking about and reliving that night for some time to come!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks so much and congratulations to your family Steve!! The band had an outrageously fun time, and I heard it was "the wedding of the year". Thanks for letting us be a part of it and we hope to bring the party for your family again soon! - Kyle
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    Eric P. Sent on 08/29/2023
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    Riverside All-Stars are the Best!!

    From start to finish, the Riverside All-Stars were fantastic to work with!! Kyle made the planning so easy from the beginning and the band absolutely crushed it at the wedding! If you are looking for the best band in Minnesota, Riverside All-Stars you be the first one you look at!

    Thank you for a perfect wedding night!!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks and congratulations Eric and Katherine! The band had so much fun, and they loved learning Barry White for your first dance. :) Thanks for letting us play a part in your big day and we hope to party with you again soon! - Kyle
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    Annie D. Sent on 08/09/2023
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    Book Riverside Allstars ASAP

    This band is crazy good!!! It was a dance party all night long and they kept the energy up the whole dang time. Trust me and book this band. Also pro tip: pay a little extra for the sax player!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thank you and congratulations Annie and Eric! The band had SO MUCH FUN at your wedding!! Thanks so letting us be a part of your big day, and we hope to party with you again soon!! - Kyle
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    Aaron Sent on 07/01/2023
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    5 Stars Across the Board!

    We had so much fun and had multiple guest compliments on how great the band was. Can’t imagine a better band to celebrate with. All members were so great and played all the best tunes.

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thank you so much and congratulations Aaron and Julia!! The band had a ridiculously fun time at your epic party. Thanks for having us and we hope to see you again soon! - Kyle
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    Kyle A. Sent on 06/13/2023
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    Epic and memorable

    If you are looking for the perfect entertainment to cap off your wedding day and keep the dance floor full, book this band! You will not be disappointed! All of our wedding guests raved about how good the band was all night!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thank you so much Kyle! The band had an awesome time and we can't thank you enough for letting us bring the party. Congratulations and we hope to see you again soon! - Kyle and RAS
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    Brianne Sent on 06/04/2023
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    Band received rave reviews from guests all night and we had an absolute blast!

    We booked the Riverside All-Stars for our wedding reception and are SO glad we did! Communication with Kyle was smooth and timely leading up to the event, and Anthony went above and beyond to make sure everything flowed smoothly the day of. They provided a professional sound system for our outdoor ceremony, played music and MC'ed during the cocktail hour and dinner, and packed the dance floor during the reception! Guests were (and still are!) raving about the band and how much fun they had dancing the night away. Highly recommend!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks and congratulations Brianne and Josh!! The band had an awesome time and can't thank you enough for taking such great care of us. Thanks and we hope to see you again soon! - Kyle
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    Kaitlin W. Sent on 06/04/2023
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    Amazing Night!

    This band was a total highlight for our wedding! Not only were they SUPER easy to work with, they absolutely crushed every set they played. Their range and song offerings were perfect and we could tell they enjoy what they do. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks so much and congratulations Kaitlin and Alex! The band had an absolute blast, and we can't thank you enough for letting us play a part of your special day! Congrats again and let us know when you want to throw your anniversary party. :) - Kyle and RAS
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    Anna H. Sent on 01/30/2024
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    Wedding band

    My husband and I got married in October and hiring Riverside All-Stars was the BEST decision we made when planning our wedding! From the start Kyle was amazing to work with- so professional, helpful, and very prompt with responding. Anthony was a great MC and the band was BEYOND amazing! The range of songs that they performed was incredible. Not only were they so talented, they were so engaging and fun! They kept our whole group engaged and dancing the night away. It was a core moment for us and our families and close friends- we all just had the best time. Our guests are still talking about how it was the best wedding band they’ve ever seen. 10/10 would recommend and can’t wait to hire for all our future parties 🎉

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Anna! Thank you SO much! We had the best night with you guys and your party was absolutely amazing. We are very thankful for your kind words! I'll be sharing with the rest of the band. Cheers! -Anthony
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    Ashley Z. Sent on 02/05/2023
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    The best band

    We booked the Riverside All Stars for our wedding after seeing their counterpart band, the Riverside Hitmen, at a friend's wedding. It was one of the best decisions we made! Their communication was thorough from the very beginning and we knew we were in great hands. During the panning process we went through some of our music preferences but we really did not have to do much at all because the band knows SO much variety. It was so assuring that everyone, from our young guests to our older guest, would be able to dance and know the music. We really wanted everyone to have a great time and the All Stars had the music and knew how to make it happen. They also ran all our of Emcee and DJ duties from the beginning of the reception and they did so expertly, without any hiccups.
    As soon as they started playing for the dance people were out there and the ones who weren't dancing were enjoying the show. The All Stars kept our dance floor packed all night. Every person we spoke to throughout the evening was raving about the band and the music. They could not stop talking about how great the band was and how much they were enjoying listening to them! It was pretty amazing to hear how many people enjoyed the music, even from the ones who weren't dancing all night. The All Stars were the hit of the evening and we were thrilled to have them. We would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone considering a band - you won't regret it!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thank you so much and congratulations Ashley and Sam! What an epic party! The band had an awesome time, and can't thank you enough for letting us be a part of your day. Let us know when you want to throw an anniversary party and we hope to see you again soon! Congrats! - Kyle
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    Sadie L. Sent on 11/11/2022
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    Book them now!

    If you haven't already booked the Riverside All-Stars, do it NOW! They are absolutely incredible people, musicians and entertainers. They were so wonderful and easy to work with and they truly helped make our wedding day one to remember. Thank you to all who helped plan the event and jam all night long! 1000/10 would recommend.

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks and congratulations Sadie and Caroline! We had an awesome time at your wedding and can't thank you enough for letting us be part of your big day. Congrats again and we hope to see you soon! - Kyle
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    Katie H. Sent on 02/10/2023
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    Live band is a must!

    Having a live band was a must for us, and it did not disappoint. Our guest still mention how fun the reception was because of the band. Thank you for making our day so amazing. They even allowed one of my bridesmaids (who used them for her wedding too) sing with them ;)

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Congratulations Katie! The band had so much fun at your wedding!! Thanks for letting us be a part of your big day, and we hope to see you again soon! - Kyle
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    Will G. Sent on 10/27/2022
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    Amazing Band!

    Working with Riverside Entertainment for our music, emcee, and ceremony music was a top-notch experience. Kyle and his team are highly organized and most importantly put on a great show. If you are looking for a memorable and fun-filled evening with live music, there is nobody else I would recommend besides Riverside Entertainment.

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks so much and congratulations Will! The band had an awesome time at your epic wedding! Congrats and we hope to see you again soon. - Kyle
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    Stacy P. Sent on 10/14/2022
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    Incredible!

    We had such an unbelievable wedding day and a huge part was this band! Live music was a must for us and we couldn’t be happier with how our day went. Also… ADD THE HORNS! They are SO good!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks and congrats Stacy! The band had an awesome time at your epic party. Congratulations again and we hope to see you down the road! - Kyle
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    Amie Sent on 10/10/2022
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    Best wedding band!

    The Riverside All Stars are simply fantastic. We had an unforgettable wedding ceremony featuring their string quartet and an outstanding reception featuring their ten-piece band. The energy that they brought was unlike anything I had experienced at a wedding before, and I am so grateful that I feel that way about my own! They were highly responsive and accommodating with our music selections, even agreeing to learn a new song for us. Building on all of the positive feedback I heard from wedding attendees, there are not enough nice things I can say about our experience with the band. Can't recommend the Riverside All Stars enough!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks so much and congratulations Amie!! The band had an absolute blast. Thanks for letting us be a part of your big day, and we hope to see you again soon! - Kyle
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    Abby Sent on 09/21/2022
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    One of the best decisions we made for our wedding

    One of the first things my now husband and I talked about when planning our wedding was that we both wanted to have a live band. And Riverside All Stars did NOT disappoint. Besides the incredible talent each member of the band had, they were interactive guests and made us feel like we were at a real live concert rather than a wedding reception. We will just say that we did not want the night to end and chanted “Encore” for them. We did not stop hearing how much fun people were having on the dance floor. You will not regret having this band play your event - they are professional, attentive, and true entertainers!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thank you so much Abby! The band had an AWESOME time at your wedding. Thanks for having us, congratulations again, and we hope to see you down the road soon! - Kyle and The Riverside All-Stars
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    Tara T. Sent on 09/23/2023
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    Best wedding band!!

    Seriously. Multiple guests came up to us to say that they were the best wedding band they have ever seen. We sprung for the jazz trio and the horns - so worth it!

    They were easy to work with, responsive, and helped set our timeline for the reception and emcee the evening. Our favorite vendor of the night!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks and congratulations Tara and Billy! The band had an awesome time and said it one of the best parties all year!! Thanks for having us, congratulations, and we hope to party with you again soon! - Kyle
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    Matt M. Sent on 09/13/2022
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    They were Fantastic!!!

    Hired them on a reference from a friend and they were awesome!!! We had so many compliments from our guests about how great the music was and people danced all night. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks so much Matt! What an awesome party!!! Congratulations, and we hope to see you again soon. Thanks! - Kyle and The Riverside All-Stars
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    Dan P. Sent on 10/17/2022
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    Exceptionally Fun!

    Live music was a must for our wedding and they knocked it out of the park!

    We learned about The Riverside All-Stars through recommendations from other local musicians and we were so glad that we booked them. We decided to opt-in for some of their additional offering (horn section, ceremony string quartet, etc) and it was all worth it!

    They have a massive variety of songs in their repertoire and we were able to give them guidance on the songs and the tone that we wanted for the reception. The energy they brought to our wedding kept folks on the dance floor until the venue had to kick us out.

    Our friends and family had lots of lovely things to say about our wedding, all with the most common refrain being: "The band was awesome!"

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks and congratulations Dan! We had an awesome time at your amazing wedding! Thanks so much for letting us be a part of your special day, and we can't wait to party with you again soon! - Kyle
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    Grace W. Sent on 07/27/2022
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    Best Wedding Decision you could make!

    We have had the Riverside Hitman/All Starts mine AND 2 of my sisters weddings!
    I cannot tell you how MANY compliments and comments we got about how amazing the music was for our wedding! Their sound is so rich and real. I am truly grateful and impressed for all the effort and talent that was put forth!

    Besides the music itself, they are incredibly flexibility and willing to work out changes in the timeline and what music we wanted. The level of professionalism was truly unmatched by any other vendor I worked with. We also LOVED their complimentary cover song... there were several guests who are huge fans of the song we chose, and they were moved by the performance. This is an investment that you will be so thankful for on your once in a lifetime day!

    The Riverside All-Stars's reply:

    Thanks so much and congratulations Grace! The band had an awesome time, and we love your family. Thanks again and we'll hope to see you soon! - Kyle
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