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Operating out of Hicksville, New York, Crossing Midnight Entertainment provides live music to couples looking to add an extra level of vibrancy and energy to their wedding celebration. The company consists of a number of bands - Crossing Midnight, Sunrise, and After Dark, as well as DJs, emcees, and string ensembles. This talented team is proud to provide live music for every occasion, whether your dream event is a formal gathering or a lively celebration.

Services Offered

Crossing Midnight Entertainment strives to provide couples with exceptional service, offering a range of packages that can be fully customized to suit your exact requirements. The team will work closely with you in order to create a fully bespoke experience. They will create playlists from a number of musical genres, including rock, country, pop, and Top 40 Hits. For all of your entertainment needs, a number of enhancements and services are available, including:

  • Photo booths
  • Sound/PA systems
  • Lighting services
  • Staging services
  • Black-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$9,000 - $12,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$7,000 - $10,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$10,000

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
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?

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

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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95% Recommended by couples
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Crossing Midnight Entertainment is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. Genesis, Rudy, and the entire team are praised for their exceptional talent, professionalism, and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The band is described as amazing and had the entire dance floor packed all night. Guests continue to rave about their performance and the unforgettable experience they provided. The band is commended for their ability to read the crowd and play a variety of music genres. Overall, customers highly recommend Crossing Midnight for their outstanding entertainment and exceptional service.

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Crossing Midnight Entertainment is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. Genesis, Rudy, and the entire team are praised for their exceptional talent, professionalism, and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The band is described as amazing and had the entire dance floor packed all night. Guests continue to rave about their performance and the unforgettable experience they provided. The band is commended for their ability to read the crowd and play a variety of music genres. Overall, customers highly recommend Crossing Midnight for their outstanding entertainment and exceptional service.

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Danielle Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most talented, accommodating, caring professionals in the business

My husband and I were on opposite sides of going with a band as he had never been to a wedding before with a band. From our first meeting with Genesis and Rudy we knew that they would be amazing to work with and they truly truly were. They constantly checked in on us throughout the two year planning process and listened to our wishes for timeline and music preferences. As the day came this band was so so so beyond talented. We had a pianist and strings during cocktail hour and then a 10 piece band for the reception. So many people came up to me the night of the wedding saying how great they are and I am still getting compliments on how great this band is! Our goal was a a packed dance floor the entire night and they delivered 10x over! Everyone needs to hire them ASAP!
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Grace B. Sent on 01/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best

Crossing Midnight was the absolute highlight of our wedding night! A month later and our guests are still raving about how amazing our band was. So professional, easy to work with and most of all FUN! Genesis and Rudy are true gems and I would 1000% recommend booking them. We are so happy we chose them for our special day.
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Krista Z. Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

My husband and I are SO glad we chose Crossing Midnight Entertainment for our wedding band, lighting and photo booth! The whole process was amazing from booking until after the big day! Emma was so sweet and responsive with any questions, and they reached out to just check in throughout the months leading up to the big day!! Rudy was so kind and charismatic throughout as well! And that doesn’t even touch on how incredible their performance was!!! Crossing midnight made our party non-stop, our dance floor was PACKED, and guests could not stop raving out how amazing our band was! The performers are all incredible! They are so talented at what they do, they knew how to read the room and match the vibes, while still taking our requests into consideration!! It was an absolute pleasure working with CME and made the planning process as stress-free as possible. Cannot recommend enough!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Team

Rudy Valme
Rudy Valme
Owner/Bandleader

Rudy is the owner of CME and bandleader of our flagship band Crossing Midnight! Rudy has over 20 years of experience and loves to be involved in every aspect of the company, from meeting couples and clients, to being involved with the production and creative team, to, of course, performing.

Genesis
Genesis
Head of Marketing & Communications

Genesis joined CME in 2017 and fell in love with the wedding and music industry ever since. Her diverse experience across different industries and roles makes her a great addition to our creative and client communication team.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Rosario Gil Events Rosario Gil Events Wedding Planners

Working with Crossing Midnight Entertainment has been a great pleasure. They are not just professional, but know exactly how to provide clients with the best entertainment possible. Whether it's a wedding, birthday, or any other event Crossing Midnight Entertainment will have your guests dancing all night long. Owner Rudy is professional and great to work with. The quality he and his team offers is exceptional. Great working with you Crossing Midnight Entertainment and looking forward to our next event. Rosario Gil Rosario Gil Events

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