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Cafe Wha? Band is a wedding musical ensemble operating out of New York City. Based in the heart of Greenwich Village, this seasoned musical group has kept audiences on dance floors for over three decades. They have become renowned for their renditions of timeless classics and contemporary hits and are ready to provide your day with the perfect soundtrack.

Services Offered

Cafe Wha? Band is available for weddings throughout New York City and beyond. With a wealth of experience, they will customize their performance to fit your musical tastes and align with your one-of-a-kind vision. They are the perfect accompaniment to every stage of your celebration, including your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They use only the highest quality equipment for superior audio quality and will also learn any special requests for a fully personalized musical experience.

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
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in the package?

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

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
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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Any other questions?

Reviews of Cafe Wha? Band

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Cafe Wha? received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their performances at weddings, with multiple reviewers praising their energetic music, ability to keep the dance floor packed, and seamless transitions between songs. Many highlighted the band\'s talent, professionalism, and engagement with the crowd throughout the night. The band members and their leaders, such as Hap and Ben, were commended for their responsiveness, flexibility, and commitment to fulfilling musical requests. Guests lauded the band\'s impact on making the weddings fun, memorable, and one-of-a-kind, emphasizing the unique experience Cafe Wha? brought to each event.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cafe Wha? received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their performances at weddings, with multiple reviewers praising their energetic music, ability to keep the dance floor packed, and seamless transitions between songs. Many highlighted the band\'s talent, professionalism, and engagement with the crowd throughout the night. The band members and their leaders, such as Hap and Ben, were commended for their responsiveness, flexibility, and commitment to fulfilling musical requests. Guests lauded the band\'s impact on making the weddings fun, memorable, and one-of-a-kind, emphasizing the unique experience Cafe Wha? brought to each event.

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Jayne W. Sent on 05/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever! Made our wedding epic!

Hands down the best investment we made for our wedding. Cafe Wha? absolutely KILLED it at our wedding and we had SO MUCH FUN thanks to them. So many guests reported to us that this is the best wedding band they've ever seen. The dance floor was packed all night with guests of all ages. My husband and I literally missed eating dessert because we were going too hard on the dance floor. Every single song that came on we would freak out with joy and excitement, singing along. The band involved us in the festivities by coming onto the dancefloor and having my husband and I sing into the microphone, the horns players came down and played right next to me, the main singer had me start a conga line, and then they called us up to boogie onstage with whoever else wanted to come for the last song. Oh and they do an excellent horah! They made us feel so special and listened to our requests in terms of must play and do not play. Every single band member is beyond talented and we want to be friends with them all. WORTH EVERY PENNY! OBSESSED! INCREDIBLE! :)
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Tommy G. Sent on 08/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection!

The Cafe Wha? band played our wedding a few weeks ago and they truly brought the house down! We have nothing but amazing things to say - Hap is an incredible music director and the musicians up on the stage absolutely crushed it. They made sure that our wedding was the blast of a party that we had always dreamed of. Would 10 out of 10 recommend them to anyone looking to make sure their special day is incredible and fun!
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Lizzy G. Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band ever!

Cafe Wha? was the best wedding band we could have ever asked for! Thanks to Cafe Wha?, it was the most insanely fun and magical night of our lives. Every single person couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the band was, how lively they made the whole night, and how talented they all are. They performed at our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, and everything was perfect.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Team

Hap Pardo
Hap Pardo
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