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2nd wind is a high energy, jazz and R&B wedding entertainment group from Cincinnati, Ohio. They bring the fun and energy of live concert to every event they play, which has led them to become one of Cincinnati’s most sought after show bands. Though inspired by Motown, funk and R&B, they can also provide rock and top 40 hits for your wedding setlist. A DJ will come to keep a steady stream of entertainment flowing throughout your entire event.

Services Offered

2nd wind can add entertainment value to any event associated with your wedding processions, from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and the reception. Whether you want instrumentals, vocals, or samples played by their DJ, they will create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. They can even learn songs just for your wedding by request!

  • Black-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$4,000

Which of the following are included in the package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Big Band
Classic Rock
Dance
Funk
Gospel
Jazz
Motown
Pop
R&B / Soul

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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66% Recommended by couples
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Christopher B. Sent on 01/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional, created perfect ambiance sound

We did not hire 2nd Wind. We hired Edwin Butler, the Pianist, His services were professional and elegant. It was the perfect element to our white wedding. It created a romantic environment. Edwin is easy to work with. Highly recommended. Thank you.
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Christine H. Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We love 2nd Wind!

My husband and I were fortunate enough to stumble across 2nd Wind while browsing the various wedding websites searching for a band to provide the entertainment for our wedding reception. They had glowing reviews from others and several past performance videos posted for us to watch. We were impressed and decided to reach out!

Our wedding was in September 2021 in Lexington, KY and we booked 2nd Wind about a year in advance. Edwin (rockstar musician and band manager) was our single point of contact the entire time and was responsive by email, phone call and text. We're both music lovers and I’m a DJ who does weddings myself so we had high expectations and really wanted our reception to feel like a concert. 2nd Wind absolutely delivered! Their talent, energy and professionalism were fantastic and we’re so glad we went with them!

In the months leading up to our wedding, Edwin always made himself available, sent songlists and accommodated our requests and preferences for music and setup arrangements. I will say that we did pay for several upgrades including additional speaker setups for both our ceremony and cocktail hour, extra dance floor lighting, a three-piece horn section, and a DJ for band breaks (they brought DJ Arie who killed it!).

On the big day, they arrived promptly at the venue’s opening time as Edwin promised and worked really well with our coordinator during setup. We had some specific music requests (arranged in advance) for the band and DJ for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing and they accommodated everything. Aretha, one of their very talented vocalists, was also the evening’s MC and did a phenomenal job. The appearance of the stage, their equipment and instruments, and all the band members themselves was top notch and their music selection and energy really drew our guests in. We received numerous compliments from our guests after the wedding about the band and how much fun they had on the dance floor. Speaking of the dance floor, 2nd Wind & DJ Arie had it packed from the first song until closing time!

Please consider 2nd Wind for your next event – they won’t disappoint!

To see the band’s appearance at our event, please look up our wedding highlight film by our excellent videographer, Slye Films.

-Christine & Cameron Hardin
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Maggie Sent on 11/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Book 2nd wind band!

2nd Wind is the best! We could not recommend a better, more engaging band for your wedding, or for any event! Edwin with 2nd Wind was extremely easy and pleasant to work with throughout the planning process. The band showed up on time, were very professional and FUN! We had several wedding guests that took cards from 2nd Wind, many who told us 2nd Wind was the best wedding band they had ever seen & several guests messaged us afterwards asking for the name of the wedding band so that they could keep 2nd Wind Band in mind for future events!
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