Nafshenu Orchestra

15.9 mi

Being a self described off-beat bride I wanted a mobile brass band to escort the entire wedding…read moreparty from NYC's City Hall where we were married across the Brooklyn Bridge to our reception at The Pines in Brooklyn http://www.thepinesbk.com/. I found these guys on Gig Master and really lucked out. https://www.gigmasters.com/brass-band/street-beat Jeff and the Street Beat Brass Band created the most memorable and joyous experience for our wedding party, guests, locals and tourists as they escorted us across the bridge and played for another hour at the wedding reception during cocktail hour. Jeff and his band were super-accommodating, discussing with us exactly what we wanted all within our budget. Moreover, having the Street Beat Brass Band as part of our celebration was, to us, what makes this great city of ours so unique and special--the delight on the faces of our wedding party, the NYPD, the Mr. Softee Ice Cream truck guy and all the people we encountered along the route over the bridge, in Dumbo and on the F and R train surpassed our expectations. Book these guys if you want to surprise and delight your guests at your next event and want to create a lasting impression.

From the owner: This New Orleans style strolling brass band will make your wedding or party an event your guests…read morewill always remember. Whether it's Funk, Dixieland, Jazz, Latin, Gospel, Klezmer or Polka. As seen on ABC, NBC, NY1 and more TV. Opened for the NY Philharmonic, toured abroad for the US State Department. Street Beat Brass adds much more than a typical band to create the atmosphere you desire. We specialize in our mobility, as we are strolling horns and drums musicians untethered to electric chords, amps, stages, etc. We can lead a second line parade, create a theme of Mardi Gras, the Swing era, Roaring 20's and more. Also great for any corporate function, surprise, flash mob, indoor or outdoor setting. Call for a free quote!

Televen TV studio, Venezuela after a shoot for a live show.

Choga, NYC

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The Music Dept

(14 reviews)

22.4 mi

Adam and Clerida performed as a cello and guitar duo at our wedding this past February and I can't…read moresay enough about them. We selected them at the recommendation of our wedding planner who had numerous positive experiences with them in the past, and right from the beginning we were grateful for our pick. Adam worked with us ahead of time to make sure that the they were in lockstep with our vision. The day of, they showed up early, were professional, and truly set the mood with their beautiful performances (lots of Beatles!). We had them for both the ceremony and the cocktail hour and I'm still receiving comments of praise from our guests. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Hire. Adam. Now. We had our wedding in Mystic, CT and Adam performed for the intimate reception…read moredinner. He was patient and got every detail from me about how we wanted our evening to go and sound. He was flexible and adjusted when the restaurant set some unexpected guidelines. He learned a song we requested last-minute and completely ROCKED it. He set the perfect mood and our guests still rave about him almost one year later. The whole thing was effortless and perfect thanks to him!

Couple's First Dance at the Soho Grand Penthouse

Samba Dancer in Costume

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String Quartets for Weddings and Cocktail Parties

Russ Nolan Music Productions

13.5 mi

Russ played the Sax at the cocktail hour of my Wedding. People loved him and a few people…read morementioned that he was one of the highlights of my wedding. Thanks RUSS!

From the owner: Russ Nolan Music Productions provides the best live music for corporate and special events, private…read moreparties, and weddings in New York.

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Truffles Mystery : Immersive

Truffles with mystery One of the most impressive experiences…read morein NYC with jazz, performance and dinner. Music was full of fun, actors were so talented as much as to make the audiences believe their characters are real. The dinner course provided various options all of which of course were delicious. Especially, the story, which everyone can enjoy easily, went along well with the music from experienced jazz players. This combination strongly supported the actors' showmanship which leads the audiences to be a part of the show. If you ask me what made this show even more special, I would say the auction scene. In that part, all of the audiences became dealers with their fake money which was handed just before the show. It was amazing! I had so much fun. I would love to see this show again in other chance.

I hosted my 40th birthday party with Truffles Mystery at their Cranford, NJ venue and it was by far…read moreone of my best birthday parties ever! The storyline was awesome and everyone got to play a role: some friendships, some backstabbing. It was hilarious to see everyone get into their characters. The production crew made sure everything ran smoothly and that we didn't run astray but still allowed the story to manifest according to what each character was saying. Having a private venue with small bites being passed around and a bartender elevated the party to the next level. It's been almost a week and everyone is still talking about it. I am so so grateful I found Truffles Mystery Immersive and Sonia!

Ahhh, the glory, the magic, the "truffle" in full display @ Truffles Mystery Immersive- Now playing @ Secret Room NYC! Get your tickets now!

View from our seats

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That's my "shy" boo on stage with the cast.

Jam with Jamie

4.9

(38 reviews)

17.7 mi

Wow! We chose Jam with Jamie and Friends for our daughter's second birthday party, and we were…read moreblown away by the professionalism, organization, and attitude shown by our performer - Kristen! The kids (and parents) had a great time singing, dancing, and playing. Kristen was engaging and kept two year olds happy for more than half an hour. That's a feat! We couldn't recommend Jam with Jamie and Friends - and Kristen - more highly! It was FANTASTIC!

We had an excellent experience working with Jam with Jamie for our son's birthday party! The team…read morewas very professional from start to finish and Madalyn was amazing with all the kids! All our guests raved that it was the best part of the party - highly recommend!

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Joe Pianos Entertainment

5.8 mi

Joe Pianos gave his all playing music at my daughter's wedding earlier this month. Many guests…read morecommented on how well he sang, including my musician friends and relatives. His command over the electronic music machines was masterful. Working with Joe Pianos was easy, as he truly is a nice person. I felt comfortable discussing the songlist before the wedding. Most important, the bride and groom were very pleased. I would confidently recommend Joe Pianos to play music at any wedding. You can see and hear him in action at nearby restaurants and bars, and you will see and hear what I mean.

From the owner: Nothing compares to the elegance of live music!read more

Joe Pianos ~ A One Piano-Man Band

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With bride Tiana G.

Charming Jazz

15.8 mi

I hired Floris and Charmae to play for my daughter's wedding cocktail hour. I was very impressed…read morewith their musical style and the ambiance they imparted. They are super talented, delightful to listen to and definitely added a welcome background to our very special event.

From the owner: We specialize in enhancing the experience of any type of gathering by performing live jazz music,…read morewhether it be a wedding, a cocktail hour, a birthday party, a Christmas party or corporate event. We perform all those beloved jazz classics, with rich piano harmonies and beautiful melodies, in a soothing non-intrusive way to enhance the experience everyone is having. It is vocal jazz that can be listened to, as well as be there as background music while you and your attendees eat, talk and mingle. Our repertoire includes songs by jazz icons such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday and Frank Sinatra, and extends to Bossa Nova, with music by Jobim and Elis, and Latin jazz as well. With ample notice, we can also honor your requests for songs that are special to you.

Charmae and Floris are highly regarded musicians with 35 years of stage experience between the two of them.

In the recording studio!

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Performing at a business networking event.

Battleview Orchards

It's strawberry season!! Don't miss this short window of strawberry picking at Battleview Orchards!…read moreIf you aren't interested in going on the actual farm, you can enjoy their amazing country store and bakery and purchase the freshest, most beautiful and delicious strawberries. I also grabbed a few strawberry treats as well while I was there. All year round, Battleview has different picking seasons, so check their website for more info to see what's running. They consistently have amazingly fresh produce and if you love corn, you can't beat it. Also for sale in the country store are plenty of other fresh fruits and veggies, sauces and dressings, dips, and lots of candy too! Apple picking time is also very popular! Their pricing is also very fair for what you're getting. It's always nice to support local farms. They had a tough year already with the devastating crop damage from the freeze this past April.

I went for strawberry picking last Friday for the first time. Great experience! It rained the day…read morebefore so it was a little muddy near some of the patches, but these were some of the best berries I have tasted. It was $4.49 per pound. $5 entry fee that is applied towards whatever you pick. The staff are really friendly and laughed as I tried to guess everyone's weight for the berries they picked. I'm going to make it an annual tradition. There are ample parking spots for Friday around 11AM. The little store up the road was also filled so many jams, spreads, and strawberry treats.

Exterior of country store

End of season strawberries with homemade angel food cake and vanilla whipped cream.

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Inside!

Lewin Farms

3.3

(208 reviews)

54.1 mi

We went for the bargain bags of Day-Old produce and they had a really nice selection. You never…read moreknow what they'll have, but we always manage to stock up. The bags used to be a dollar, then $2.00 and now are $2.50. But it's still a GREAT bargain! Got some great red potatoes, corn, plums---really good! Was able to share them with my neighbor. BUT---the woman at the check-out counter was very rude and couldn't figure out how to ring up our purchases. She yelled at my husband because she didn't like the way he placed our bags of potatoes on the counter. Her blue nails were so long that it took her forever to use the register. Other than that--- we love the place! It's always fun to go through the Discount Bags. And everything else is nice and fresh-- a great selection.

If you're interested in long walks and picking your own fresh vegetables and fruit you will love…read morethis place. There is a huge apple orchard were you have a choice of picking your favorite type of apple and there are plenty of choices. You can also pick your own pumpkins. If you're not into walking a lot they have a store where you can buy different types of veggies and fruit and they also have fresh baked pies that are very delicious. Give them a try if you are in the area, it was a lot of fun.

Pumpkins

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Pumpkins

silverton farm

4.7

(14 reviews)

46.8 mi

Fresh, organic and super friendly. Their greens are amazing along with seasonal fruits and veggies.read more

Great organic produce and the nicest people. Worth the drive for me. Tucked back in a quiet,…read moregorgeous neighborhood.