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    Cam W. Sent on 09/07/2022
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    TSE Band - Best feedback from out wedding

    The most received compliment we received from our wedding was "wow that band was fantastic". The group knows how to keep a party going. They flexible, willing to learn songs, and able to ready a crowd to keep the momentum going.
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    Al and team were incredible.

    Simply put, this band rocks. My wife and I had no idea what to expect when booking a band, as this process was all new to us. Al made it so easy, and his professionalism throughout the entire process was a breath of fresh air.
    My wife and I are planners. We wanted every piece of the wedding day to be planned out to the minute. Al took this up a notch and gave us his own detailed schedule for the bands activities. It was very much appreciated.
    Day of, Al and team were very self-sufficient, showed up early, and put on an incredible performance that my friends and family are still talking about.
    To summarize the TSE band bests a quick story. I have some family who are big dancers at weddings, and at one point during the night, I found them sitting and watching the band play. I was surprised they weren’t dancing. I went over and spoke to them and asked them if everything was alright, and their response was that the band was so good, they were just enjoying watching them play.
    I’d recommend the TSE Band to anyone and everyone.
    - Tim
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    Olivia H. Sent on 10/15/2021
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    So Much Fun!

    Having the TSE Band at our wedding was a no brainer! They kept the party going all night! Several guest commented on how cool it was to have a live band at a wedding reception and that the group did a fantastic job. If you're thinking about hiring a band - AL and the gang are definitely the ones to choose!
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    Sally M. Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Fantastic Band!

    I hired this band to play for a holiday party for about 178 guests and couldn't be more pleased to have this band as the dance floor was packed for every song. They played great dance music and some slow music as well. They were professional and got the people up and dancing all night.

    Working with Al Santoro was a pleasure and he was very accommodating even playing some background music while the guests were having dinner. Then the real partying began with the great sounds of the band, along with Al and Terry singing vocal leads. They even had some smoke clouds that enhanced some songs throughout the night. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!
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    Dawn Sent on 07/02/2019
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    Party of a lifetime!

    I always dreamed of having the TSE Band play at my wedding (my dad was a member 30 years ago when he was still with us)... and my dream came true this past weekend. Al and the band learned "our song" especially for us and it was the perfect moment to start the best party ever. The band was NO DOUBT the highlight of our event and helped to create a fun, festive, and special day that no DJ would have ever been able to do. They engaged my crazy friends and family and everyone's first comment to me was "the band was AMAZING and so much fun".

    Having a live band should be every bride and grooms #1 decision... and then calling the TSE Band should be the next one.

    Thank you to Al, Tino and the whole ensemble for making our special day one we will cherish forever.
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    Peter S. Sent on 01/21/2020
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    Delivered a memorable experience for us and our guests!

    When it came to booking music for our wedding, we knew that a live band would make the night memorable and add SO much more to the party. As we started our search for bands in the area, T.S. Ensemble's reputation put them at the top of our list; short story is, we were not disappointed.
    We engaged with Al Santoro as the representative from the band, and one thing that was immediately apparent from our discussions was that he and T.S. Ensemble had done so many weddings that they knew exactly what information was and wasn't important. In the planning weeks leading up to the wedding, he made sure to patiently walk through the detailed questionnaire and extensive song list, taking care to clarify names and pronunciations and relations (as they would be providing emcee services). He allayed many of our concerns about our first dance, the schedule we had planned with the venue, and even offered microphone equipment for our outside ceremony for a small fee. When it was time to submit the list of songs that we wanted for them to perform, they assured us that they would use them as inspiration for a fun set on our wedding night. The only small piece of feedback would be to move a lot of their onboarding and paperwork to a more electronic format, as navigating their extensive music list was a bit daunting and manual-intensive.
    In the final days before showtime, Al contacted us to coordinate the day-of preparations. In the hustle and bustle of all of the small details coming together, Al knew to stay relevant and quick, so that we could get to the dozens of other things on our plate. The day of the wedding, he walked through the outdoor equipment with one of our guests who would be responsible for the ceremony music, which was a nice bonus. In addition, T.S. Ensemble allowed my wife and I to practice our first dance while they were prepping, which made us feel more like they were "there for us" on our day. Suffice it to say, the rest of the night went off spectacularly; they were jamming and we got dozens of compliments from guests about the live band and how great the song choice was.
    I give this detailed accounting of our wedding experience in order to communicate that, when it came down to executing the music of our wedding night, Al Santoro and T.S. Ensemble knew just what to do. They elevated the party for our friends and family, and seem to be experts in the business of entertaining. The professionalism and knowledge they displayed when helping us plan is also something I want to call out for others who are thinking of hiring a live band for their event.
    A glowing 5/5 stars from us!
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    Susan K. Sent on 12/17/2019
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    TS Ensemble- when you want the very best music!

    I have experienced the music of the TS Ensemble many times and at various venues. I recently attended a wedding reception where Al Santoro and his band provided the music. As always, this group of professional musicians did not disappoint. The TS Ensemble members are energetic, genuine, and current! It is obvious they love what they do and encourage everyone to be engaged, by either dancing, clapping, and/or singing along! They are determined to rock your soul! As their mantra proclaims:
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    Event planners will not need to worry or be stressed about the music. This classy Ensemble delivers every time!
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    Eleanora Sent on 01/31/2019
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    Fun and Energetic Band!

    TS Ensemble was such a fun and energetic band! They really got and kept the party going during our wedding! They were a recommendation from our venue and we couldn't have been happier with them! We received countless compliments on how great the music was and how everyone just wanted to keep dancing all night! I stressed that concern with Al from the beginning that I wanted ALL the guests up on the dance floor and he delivered! He even got the 5 year old ring-bearer involved and he got a t-shirt that he is still so excited about! TS Ensemble knows how to party and we had the best time ever!
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    Chrissy Sent on 07/03/2018
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    Al and the band were wonderful! Communication with him in planning our big day was simple and easy and they rocked the house. All our guest could say was having a band was the best decision we made. The live music really made our guests get up and dance!
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    Colleen Sent on 04/25/2018
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    TS Ensemble did an AMAZING job playing at our Tails by Twilight Gala! They had all the guests on their feet and dancing the night away. The band was highly professional and easy to work with. It definitely was a night to remember!
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    Mia Sent on 10/16/2017
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    If you want your guests up and dancing all night long then book TS Ensemble! They were absolutely fantastic!!! I've been to 3 weddings where they played and I had a blast at each one, I knew they had to play at our wedding! They know a great mix of modern songs like Bruno Mars but also the classics like Earth Wind Fire, Frank Sinatra, and a bunch of other great tunes that will get guests out of their seats and on the dance floor. Both young and older guests were dancing ALL night long, and I mean ALL night long! So were my new husband and I! It's hard enough to find time to eat on the wedding day, and TS Ensemble made it harder (in a good way!) because every time I sat down I heard another great song come on and I said, "come on, I HAVE to dance to this!" So many of my guests came up to my the next day to comment on how great the band was. The vocals are great and the horns were amazing, the entire band is exceptional. Everyone in the band were kind and personable. I wanted to do something special for my husband and I wanted to sing to him. They were kind enough to work with me and make it possible, and even though I was a little nervous Al made sure everything went smoothly and I am so happy I was able to dedicate a song to my husband. Al called me up a week before the wedding to review the timeline step by step, so I was comfortable knowing when the parent dances happened, the first dance, the cake cutting, the toasts, he organized it all. He kept the tempo and timeline of our reception moving smoothly. And at the end of the night they also reminded my guests to take favors on their way out, which I really appreciated since we made the favors and a lot of work went into them. We are so, so happy we chose TS Ensemble, if we could change one thing it would be that we only wish we could relive that night again because we had such a blast!
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    Catherine Sent on 08/08/2017
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    TS Ensemble was absolutely spectacular! They have a very extensive and wide variety song list to accommodate all ages. Al was great at communicating with me throughout the whole process and made sure our evening ran smoothly. We had the band perform soft Jazz music for our cocktail hour and then turned up the energy for the rest of the evening. They are very accommodating and got everyone out on the dance floor. Our guests could not stop raving about them! THANK YOU TS Ensemble for making our wedding a night to remember!!!!!!
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    Allison Sent on 10/08/2017
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    Highly recommended. Everything was perfect. Highly professional. Everything we could have ever wanted.
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    Andrea Sent on 06/23/2017
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    TS Ensemble is an AMAZING band! We had them play at our wedding a few weeks ago, and the dance floor was packed. Al and the crew know how to get people up and moving, and their music is absolutely awesome. All of our guests are still talking about the band at our wedding, and what a great time they had. I would highly recommend TS Ensemble, and if you are looking for a band that is going to make your wedding one for the books, this is the band you go with!
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    Great band! Everyone danced all night! The ceremony musican were just as wonderful!
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    Ada Sent on 08/10/2016
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    I had my wedding last weekend and I am SO happy to have had TS Ensemble there! They were absolutely amazing, and a pleasure to work with leading up to my wedding. The dance floor was literally packed all night and they knew just what to play or say to ensure that everything flowed smoothly. They are excellent musicians, with a huge variety of songs to choose from, which I loved! They can basically play any genre. Highly recommend TS Ensemble-- your guests will love them!
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    Leah Sent on 06/06/2016
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    TS Ensemble was fantastic! We booked them because we knew they would be wonderful-- they played at my brothers wedding as well! They learned our first dance, and played to really really well. They made sure to keep the crowed involved the entire night. They listened to our requests, and followed through. My brother is a drummer, and they let him get up and play a few songs with them. That was a wonderful moment, and a memory that will last a lifetime. Our guests were raving about our band after the wedding. Thank so much Al, and the rest of the band!
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    Mia Sent on 08/10/2015
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    My daughter got married AUGUST 1st at the Glen Danders mansion in Scotia , New York!! They were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Above and beyond our expectations. They had EVERYONE ON THE DANCE FLOOR AND I MEAN EVERYONE!! They reach out to all age groups. They WILL HAVE ALL ON THAT FLOOR. It was the Best wedding we've hAD!! I had no doubts they would be great. But they weren't just great. They were the Best and only band I'll have EVER!!! I just can't say enough. ALL OF OUR GUESTS WERE AMAZED AND HAD THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES. I WAS APPROACHED LITERALLY BY EVERYONE ON THIS NAND. HALF MY GUESTS WERE FROM OUT OF TOWN AND THE REST ALREADY KNOW OF THIS AWESOME BAND. THEY COME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY MANY VENUES. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH TS ENSEMBLE FOR MAKING MY DAUGHTERS DAY MOST MEMORABLE FOR YEARS TO COME. IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO ASK ME ABOUT THEM PERSONALLY YOU CAN CALLE AT 518-596-5059 my name is Mia.
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    We had the TS Ensemble at our wedding in June and we couldnt have been happier with them! Everyone at our wedding raved about the music and how great they were! Guests of all ages loved them - they played the exact genres of music we requested to make everyone happy! Al was so easy to work with and the week of the wedding he goes over EVERY detail with you so you have no worries at all. They made our wedding exactly what we wanted it to be - a big celebration!
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    Sherry Sent on 06/27/2015
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    Thank you so much to the entire TS Ensemble Band, you sure did make Our wedding so memorable, your excellent dedication to listening and helping us make our music choices for Our Wedding was done so professionally, we will always be so thankful for the kindness you showed, the prompt return phone calls, and all answered emails. But most of all the way you performed and had our entire wedding guest on their feet at all times.
    I would Highly recommend this group to any party that is looking for Great Value, Fabulous performance, and group involvement with guests, trust me you will not be disappointed....

    Sherry
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    Liz Sent on 09/28/2014
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    TS Ensemble did such a great job with their performance and keeping the party going all night. All of our guests had such a good time, would highly recommend them!
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    Christina Sent on 09/05/2014
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    TS Ensemble is great and knows how to get people out on the dancefloor. We received so many compliments on their music!
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    Jessica Sent on 11/09/2013
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    TSE Ensemble was fantastic and MADE our wedding. We were married on June 23, 2013. Every one of our guests is still talking about how excellent the band was 6 months later. We were very happy with the music selection, and their willingness to incorporate and learn songs that were important to us. They were easy to work with and very professional. We would highly recommend them.
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    Alison B. Sent on 10/25/2021
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    Amazing band that really knows what they're doing!

    The TSE band was amazing and full of energy all night long! They sound great and really know what they are doing. They took our requests to heart for our special dances including having my maid of honor step in to sing for our first dance. Then after dinner, everyone was on the dance floor the entire night!! My only complaint is that Al is a little hard to get a hold of before the big day. Everything worked out great, but it wasn't really until the week of the wedding that all the details were discussed which was a little more stressful than I would've liked. All in all, I still highly recommend them because that party was worth it!
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    Emily Sent on 08/05/2015
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    TS Ensemble was a great choice for our reception! They have a great energy and they planned out the song list based on our preferences and requests. Al walked us through the schedule of the reception so that we were all on the same page for the evening. We decided to extend our reception an hour about a week before the wedding and the band was fine with extending their time slot, and they kept their energy up until the very end. TS Ensemble really knows how to make a party atmosphere, and our guests had a great time!

    One minor complaint we had/heard was that the breaks felt a little long. The length and number of breaks was in our contract so it was no surprise or anything, but on our wedding day we did notice it. However, there was an ipod played during breaks and the transition was pretty seamless so this was just a minor thing. Also--Al called us on our honeymoon to talk about a review, which was odd because on their questionnaire they specifically asked when we would be returning from our honeymoon. There's obviously nothing wrong with checking in after the fact, but on our honeymoon I was ready to forget about the wedding logistics for a while. While this was annoying I'm sure it was an honest mistake and of course did not take away from the experience of the wedding itself.

    Overall, TS Ensemble did a great job and we would recommend them to other couples looking for a high-energy, experienced wedding band. We had a great time at our reception and the party atmosphere was awesome!
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