Every girls has the parts of her wedding that are the most important and personal to her- for me…read morethat piece of the wedding was walking down the aisle to Canon in D. My advise to you if you are a bride who also dreams of walking down the aisle to this song ---then DO NOT hire this quartet. They butchered the song. I was horrified listening from the back of the church as my bridesmaids walked down the aisle - almost to the point of tears. I recently got our wedding video and was once again horrified when I had to relive it. The violinist missed all of the important parts, skipped chunks - seriously my high school quartet played this piece better. I wish there had been a stipulation in the contract that I could get my money back if they screwed up. It makes me so sad that I made the mistake of trusting these professional "musicians" with the most memorable moment in my life thus far - and they messed it up. RUN AWAY FROM THIS GROUP!!

Boston String Quartet provided our ceremony music for our recent wedding…read more They were very flexible in our song selection as we wanted to include some personal selections of British contemporary songs along with the classics. They were happy to oblige and played things like Oasis, The Verve and Eric Clapton along with Bach and the Wedding March. It made for a very personal ceremony and we were really happy that we chose them for our event

If you're looking for a band for any occasion, LOOK NO FURTHER. To me, after the vows are said, the…read moremusic is the most important element of a wedding. So when it came to picking out a band for my own wedding, it was top priority. Hip Pocket Orchestra delivered more than we could have imagined. They brought high energy and kept our guests on the dance floor all night. It truly felt like HPO was part of our family. They were very fun, personable, and easy to work with. We spoke with the lead singer a few times leading up to the wedding and they took every request of ours. All our guests raved about the band and still do. The best compliment we received was from a guest who is a professional musician. He said HPO is by far the best wedding band he's heard. They can sing many different genres and were on top of their game for every song.

DJ Bob Greel with Music Management blew our expectations out of the water! Bob is incredibly kind,…read moreapproachable, and very easy to work with. We met via Zoom a few times and we found ourselves just chatting about all sorts of things. Additionally, he asked us to share some of our playlists with him and he certainly worked some of our personal music tastes into our big day! DJ Bob also collaborated exceptionally well with our photographer and with our caterer. I can't say enough amazing things about DJ Bob Greel! Don't look any further...just hire him!

We went with Wilson Stevens 'Signature' for our wedding and it was the best decision! Katie was…read morewonderful to work with, she was so patient with our requests and they delivered on our wedding day! The band had the best energy, song selection, and vocals...it was exactly what we were looking for. Everyone was dancing, from my 2 year-old nephew to my 75 year-old father-in-law. The only thing I regret is not having more time in the night to sing and dance with the band, they were so good. The entire Wilson Stevens team is so professional and wonderful to work with, I highly recommend them!

We hired Wilson Stevens' band Clique for our February 2022 wedding and they did not disappoint!…read moreLeading up to our big day, they were friendly, accommodating, and answered all of our questions. Day-of, the main singer took the time to introduce himself to us, which we really appreciated. They took our song preferences into consideration and kept the dance floor full all night! Everyone loved them so much that, at the end of the night, a "one more song" chant started and Clique obliged! Our guests kept telling us how great the band was and that it was like they were at a concert. Lastly, they were extremely accommodating when we had to postpone from 2021 to 2022. We are SO happy we had them join us for our special day!

STAY AWAY from hiring NR Band. I absolutely cannot recommend them to anyone. Let me start off by…read moresaying that I saw NR Band (Jackie, Jerome and Bryan) perform at an event and fell in love with them. When I found out they were available for my wedding date I was thrilled! They were one of the parts of my wedding that I was most looking forward to. Now comes the day of my wedding, 8/25/18, and I was totally disappointed, upset and let down. Not only did the THREE singers (Jackie, Jerome and Bryan) that I had hired and SIGNED A CONTRACT FOR not show up, but they sent us TWO singers who were not dressed in formal attire (like the contract states they need to be) and were horrible. Their style was nothing like Jackie, Jerome and Bryan. To be honest, Initially I thought that the wrong band showed up at our venue. In our contract it stated that we needed to approve of any changes in Band members, so NR broke contract by not running it by us first. Now let me tell you about the MULTIPLE issues we had. #1, our wedding party was introduced into the reception by a woman using an iPad...at any wedding I've been to, the band introduces the bridal party. #2, our first dance song was played using a band members iPhone and TWICE their phone went off from a phone call during our first dance. It was totally unprofessional and embarrassing to us. Also, they cut off the song about halfway through, so it just stopped playing. My husband and I were shocked and had no idea what to do, so we just sort of walked off the dance floor and went to our seats. I remember hearing gasps from guests when the phone rang during our first dance. #3, our MOH and best man speeches were announced by the woman with the iPad, the band still wasn't present on the stage. #4, when the band finally appeared and started to play, they were way too loud for dinner music and my venue needed to instruct them to turn down the volume. #5, they took several breaks and only performed about 1 hour tops and they didn't perform anything we had included on a "Love list" Also, the style of their performing was totally not what you'd expect to get with Jackie, Jerome and Bryan. #6, father/daughter and mother/son dances were played on an iPhone and the volume was so low, guests commented to me after that they could not even hear what songs were being played. Basically, it seemed totally unorganized, chaotic and like everyone was a "fill in"... most likely due to my wedding date being double booked. Also, when we did have contact with the band manager Jerome prior to the wedding, it took weeks or multiple emails to get a response. The only reason I'm giving one star is because they did refund us some of the money (I don't even think they were worth what we paid after some refund), and the back up instrumental musicians were actually talented (one played a lovely piano solo during cocktail hour). All of my vendors, as well as my venue, told me afterwards that they've added NR to their "do not hire" lists for other clients. I hope that other brides and grooms do not have to go through what my husband and I went through. It was a total disaster.

Night Rhythm has been around a long time and deserves some independent reviews on Yelp (which I…read morepersonally trust more than Wedding Wire, etc). We hired Bryan and Monica from Night Rhythm and they were absolutely spectacular. We worked through Daniel Calvo of Night Rhythm to set everything up as our primary point of contact. He is very responsive and helpful. From start to finish the process was clear and easy. Bryan was the M.C. and it was obvious he wanted to make sure everything went well. He came in early to introduce himself, confirm the schedule and get the pronunciation of everyone's names. When our wedding planner disappeared leaving the cake in the middle of the dance floor, Bryan suggested we move forward without her so we could start the party. They learned music they didn't know and were just a pleasure to work with. I was surprised how stressful and difficult a lot of wedding vendors are... not these guys. With their quality and expertise, we decided not to give them a set list of songs, but let them read the crowd. We don't have a single complaint or regret, just a host of compliments from a ton of the guests on how amazing they were. There was only one short period of time when the dance floor seemed to quiet down briefly, but Bryan didn't let that last long at all. He kept the party going with high intensity right down to the end. I'd hire them again in a second.

I can't recommend Big City Wedding Band more highly…read more From the outset, Ken was a pleasure to work with. He was communicative, responsive to all of our requests, and showed an attention to detail that put my wife and I at ease. On the day of the wedding, the band arrived right on time, coordinated seamlessly with the venue, and handled all the logistics so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Most importantly, the band absolutely crushed the performance! The energy they brought to the room was infectious - the dance floor was packed all night and nobody wanted the party to end. Guests were raving about the band during the reception and continued sending us compliments for days afterward. We feel so lucky that we ended up with Big City as our wedding band and are very grateful to them for creating such a fun evening for everyone. Of the thousand little decisions you have to make planning a wedding, this one is a no brainer - go with Big City!

Big City Band was truly phenomenal! We first discovered them when they played for my…read moresister-in-law's wedding and they were the first group we called to book when when my husband and I got engaged. Not only are they all incredibly talented, they kept the energy so high and read our crowd perfectly - the dance floor was packed the entire night! We couldn't have asked for a better group. Ken was also an awesome manager - he's super kind and communicative and helped us think through our reception schedule, from our announcement to our first dances to our last dance. I only wish the night was longer!

Brooke and Fil were absolutely amazing!! Fil came with a color-coded spreadsheet (my love…read morelanguage), walked us through everything for the evening, was really on top of schedule changes, and made great suggestions about moving speeches and other moments around to get the best flow for the evening. The whole band had such amazing energy and kept us dancing until the minute we had to turn off the amp for a local curfew time. All of our guests were enthralled and so complimentary all night - and still talking about the experience in the morning! One of our guests was moved nearly to tears every time the saxophone player had a solo, and is not-so-secretly hoping he can fly the whole band down to his wedding next year in Florida. We are so so glad we chose Brooke and Fil with Cover Story - 100% would recommend!! Chris and Elena (behind the scenes for booking and planning for the months leading up to our wedding) were really accessible and ready to answer the dozens of questions we had. The planning document they provided ended up being our skeleton schedule to help everything else fall into place throughout the evening. We didn't hire a planner, so that was incredibly beneficial.

As a wedding photographer, I work with many different vendors and I don't typically walk away…read moreimpressed. Cover Story was a different story! (Pun totally not intended...) To start, it's clear that they know what they're doing and know how to navigate a wedding day, which is key to the day going smoothly. The wedding we worked together endured a crazy rainstorm, the audio stopped working for a bit and everything had to come to a halt for cables and lights to be moved out of the water, but Chris and his band kept the crowd in good spirits and ensured it was still going to be an amazing night, and it was!! Beyond their professionalism and great work ethic, they JAM. Seriously, we got the best dance-floor/party photos we've ever gotten at this wedding due to the great music. Even I abandoned my camera for a couple of songs and got joined in... Totally couldn't resist. If you're looking for entertainment for your wedding/event, stop looking... These guys are it!

Frank Bonanno and Center Stage are an absolute pleasure to work with, have a killer sound that will…read moreget people dancing, and are just FUN. Frank is a consummate professional; from my first contact with him he was straightforward, flexible, and always reliable. He is also incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. He made me a great deal when I booked with him for my wedding ceremony in addition to the reception, and he and his band learned several new songs for my event (every one that I asked about). The experienced and talented musicians of Center Stage also know how to get the party started. One of my great fears for our wedding (a common one, I know) is that the dance floor would be empty and awkward. We've all seen it happen. My fears were entirely unfounded, as the dance floor was busy the ENTIRE night. The music was a fun mix that appealed to a wide audience, and the band did a fantastic job of reading the crowd. My new husband and I could not be happier that we booked with Frank and Center Stage, and the next time I need a band, he will definitely be my first call.

We just had Center Stage play our wedding 2 weeks ago... they were AMAZING!!! We listened to a lot…read moreof bands online before finding Center Stage and they had a sound that just popped. Not only are they extremely talented musicians, but they are extremely professional and easy going. Frank, the band leader, was just outstanding to work with. Our venue was a little tricky because they had to move locations a couple of times during the course of the event, but they did so seamlessly. They played a good mix of classic Motown, rock and pop songs and had everyone dancing all night. Essentially they were a huge treat for everyone. They were able to accommodate songs we wanted for our first dance and processional song and played a mean Hava Nagila (great job!!). Some of our guests were also musicians and they were more then happy to let them play with them- such a special gesture. All in all we were extremely satisfied with Center Stage. We had a blast with them and they really rocked out!!!

It's so hard to choose a wedding band without seeing them live in action! But take it from someone…read morewho partied all night to the sounds of Young Love And The Thrills (sober, not drunk and thinking everything sounds good) - they are the BEST. They provide what most bands don't - song mixing. They mix songs like a nighttime radio DJ would, so they have custom mixes that blend Beyonce into Bruno Mars into Jackson 5, seamlessly. Most bands play a song, it ends, people clap. Maybe it transitions into the next song - but they truly go in and out of songs and blend them and ohhh it's a party! They played a lot of pop / club songs perfectly with traditional "band" songs. Not to mention, the members were so positive, high energy, joyful, and rocked their instruments till the last dance. For speeches and dancing, there were no mic malfunctions, static, amplifier pops, etc. Want the best 9 piece band you could ever find? Hire them now!!!

SO. MUCH. FUN. We…read morehad the pleasure of working with Young Love and the Thrills in May 2014 for our wedding at Brooksby Farm in Peabody, MA. Honestly, there is nothing more you could possibly ask for in a wedding band. My fiancé and I love to check out local cover bands, so choosing one for the wedding was going to be a feat. But once we saw YLatT... They truly blew the competition out of the water. They are operating on a whole separate plane from any other group we've seen in the area. YLatT is comprised of incredibly talented musicians. This is no fly-by-night cover band. They have been playing together for years (the keyboardist and drummer were in a band prior to this, dating back I think 15 years?) and it shows in their chemistry and synchrony. Each member of the band is unbelievable. They also have a dedicated sound tech who stayed all night, so they sounded great in the reception space. They had an amazing range, from classic wedding tunes (At Last) to 80s favorites (Don't Stop Believin') and modern hits (Blurred Lines). Any genre, they were all over it. They sent us the full song list a few months before the wedding and let us have a lot of freedom is choosing the songs we knew our friends and family would love. And like I said, you can't go wrong. They are experts at all of them. Importantly: FUN! In addition to being excellent musicians, these guys knew how to work a room. They were just having a blast the whole time, and their enthusiasm was contagious. We also had the guitarist, Sean, play for our ceremony as we walked down the aisle. It was way easier than trying to coordinate yet another musician(s), and he did a great job. The band was also able to lend us a mic and an amp for our outdoor ceremony. All of our guests raved about the band, and it's still the most mentioned part of our day. Really, we couldn't have asked for a better group. We totally recommend them to anyone looking for a super fun, talented band!