The Best Blues Bands for Weddings in Manhattan, NY

The Best Blues Bands for Weddings in Manhattan, NY

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210 Wedding Bands & DJs in Manhattan, NY

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Al Boogs Productions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Manhattan, NY
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I’m DJ Al Boogs, a professional DJ with over 15 years of experience and 300+ weddings in the past five years. My journey began at Scratch Academy, founded by DJ Jam Master Jay. Specializing in weddings, I bring energy, expertise, and personalized music to make each celebration unforgettable. With a diverse range of genres, from R&B and Hip Hop to Pop, Jazz, and today’s Top 40 hits, I tailor the perfect playlist for every couple. Let’s work together to create the perfect soundtrack for your special day!

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Al, Thank you for the wonderful music and creating a fantastic environment for our NYC wedding! From the dinner to the reception, you were excellent! It is worth noting that DJ Al really took the time to understand our vision and brought it to fruition as instructed. We provided specific playlists and he really made it work for us. You are a professional and excellent at your job! We highly recommend you and his uplighting, and will be using your services again.
Marilyn & D., 8 months ago
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Grant Swift 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Grant Swift is one of the busiest event musicians in the United States, playing close to 200 shows per year. His repertoire of over 500 works covers Rock, Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Classical, containing everything from Stevie Wonder to Pachelbel, Queen to Ed Sheeran. Swift's versatility has him performing weddings, galas, and corporate events in venues as diverse as concert halls, restaurants, and steamboats. Clients have included Dior, Audi North America, The New York Yacht Club, Time Out New York, and Hudson Yards.

Awarded Best of Zola
Grant was absolutely phenomenal! My husband and I, along with our guests, were blown away by his talent and his exceptional ability to accommodate all of our notes and requests. He worked closely with us to ensure everything was perfect. I highly recommend him for any event or occasion. People are still talking about his performance, and our only regret is that we didn't get to hear him for longer. It was truly magical.
Samantha R., 6 months ago
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TrioNYC 

5.0

Manhattan, NY
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $900

Three classmates turned friends and colleagues, TrioNYC is a group of New York City based jazz musicians that have been working together for over a decade. It's no accident; we all share a passion for the only true American art form, and after spending thousands of hours honing our craft we want to share it with you. We've been welcomed at venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Rainbow Room, Birdland, Alice Tully Hall, Chelsea Piers, Tavern on the Green, Cipriani, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, The Friars Club and more — we hope yours is next!

This trio was the MVP during our wedding day. I often found myself stopping talking just to listen to their masterful performance. This trio not only enriched, but basically saved our wedding day. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you so much guys, I am looking forward to finding the next opportunity to request another performance from you.
Alex R., a year ago
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The Hook Club 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Based in New York City, The Hook Club is one of the tri-state area's most exciting and unique wedding bands. Owned and operated by a tight-knit community of musicians, they are known for their attention to every musical detail and the professionalism they bring to every event. Their unconventional group has mastered the art of creating a great dance party that keeps guests on the dance floor all night and then humming the songs the next day!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had an amazing experience with The Hook Club for our wedding. Dan and his team were so easy to work with, and their 5-piece DJ band was the perfect, fun switch-up from a traditional band for our June wedding at Greenpoint Loft. We also had a ceremony guitarist and a saxophonist with tracks for the cocktail hour, which added great touches to the day. The uplights they brought for the room were priced very well and created a beautiful atmosphere. The music planning worksheet they provided was incredibly helpful, and they offered valuable advice on the timeline and flow of the reception, which was a huge help. They were fun to work with, and on the night of the wedding, they absolutely crushed it. The music was fantastic, they kept the vibes high, and their crowd engagement was excellent. We highly recommend The Hook Club for any event. They made our wedding unforgettable!
Kyle M., 6 months ago
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Marcus Ho Dj 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,650
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

A 16-year veteran of the NYC club scene. I collaborate closely with couples to create their unique musical experiences for themselves and their guests by delivering a Sophisticated Savoire-Faire of seamlessly blended hits from past decades to what's currently in vogue; citing T-40 Dance, House, IndiePop/Rock, Nu-Disko, Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Disco, Latin and Reggae as some of my favorites.

Awarded Best of Zola
Marcus wasn't just a DJ - he seamlessly went from sound coordinator to emcee to DJ without missing a beat. He was almost constantly in motion and had complete command of anything sound-related. I didn't even realize he was down at the outdoor ceremony with us until I saw him in a photo! His mixing was on point, his music choices were great, and I love that Marcus was able to mix in some of our requests while keeping things moving. I've never seen my son dance, and he danced all. Night. Long. My daughter said it was the "best night of her life." I can only hope that we can think of another reason to have a party so we can hire Marcus again. I'd do it in a heartbeat. Thank you, Marcus!
Kimberly, 3 years ago
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Silver Arrow Band 

4.9

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Silver Arrows are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Reach out to get started! Visit our website for upcoming showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE before booking. You can also tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Ask us about our Photo & Video services!

Fast and clear communication. Transparent over costs and services. Helpful online management platform ensuring you're always working in lockstep. Flexibility in band size and singers. And yeah - the band themselves were awesome on the night!
Megan and J., 3 years ago
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DJ Lucas Walters 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Lucas Walters is a DJ, creative director, event producer, and restaurateur. With an ethos rooted in music, culture, hospitality, and experience, Lucas’ client portfolio spans Fortune 500 companies, Industry leaders and mavericks, Austrian royalty, couples madly in love, and individuals who love to dance. He’s provided creative services and musical direction for weddings, international conferences, corporate events, retreats, films, some of the world's most beloved nightclubs, and underground music events and festivals.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Lucas Walters was an absolute blast to work with for our wedding! From our first conversation, his fun and casual communication style put us at ease and got us excited about the music for our big day. On the wedding day, he seamlessly went with the flow and was completely self-sustaining, allowing us to just enjoy the celebration. The quality of his work was truly amazing - he kept the dance floor packed all night with an awesome playlist that perfectly matched the vibe we were going for. We loved having DJ Lucas be a part of our special day and would highly recommend him to any couple looking for a supportive, fun, and talented DJ to make their wedding unforgettable.
Lauren M., 3 months ago
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Atomic Funk Project 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Let's dance! Planning your big day just got easier. Atomic Funk Project throws high-energy dance parties for music lovers who want a personalized experience their guests will rave about for years to come. Our band will have your guests on the dance floor until we play our last note! Our roster includes musicians who have earned Grammys & gold records, performed on network TV, and recorded and toured with top artists. Contact us via our website today to find out more!

This was our third wedding with Atomic Funk Project and my god did they not disappoint. Sariah was an absolute pleasure to work with! We knew we wanted Atomic Funk before we even got engaged. They are artists. Every single member of the band you have is incredible. The dance floor was full all night long. They played such a great selection and our guests still talk about how good they were. Do yourself a favor and make sure to hire them!
Shay M., 2 months ago
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45 Riots 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

45 Riots is a band, boutique live music entertainment company, and independent record label based in NYC. 45 Riots provides hand-crafted, energized live-music ensembles for high-end private parties and gala corporate affairs. Founded in late 2011 in New York City, 45 Riots has grown to perform 150 events per year in addition to maintaining a busy NYC nightclub schedule (*pre-COVID) and backing up renowned music artists in concert. Our mission is to offer clients a sincere live-music onstage performance, bringing a genuine NYC concert experience to private events with jam-packed dance floors from start to finish.

We had the time of lives dancing and singing along with 45 Riots! They did the most amazing job at our Sept 23 Montauk wedding even under tough circumstances with a tropical storm hitting. Everyone said it was the best band they've ever heard at a wedding. Wish we could do it all over again!
Kaila S., a year ago
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Sound Society Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $11,000
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Sound Society is an elite music group performing in New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, & Washington, DC. Sound Society partners with highly selective clients to create upscale events that are distinctive and unrepeatable. They deliver unrivaled entertainment experiences that get people dancing – and talking.

Awarded Best of Zola
We booked Sound Society for our wedding last month after seeing them perform at a wedding band showcase and WOW did they deliver!!! We ended up booking Sound Society as a three piece string arrangement for our ceremony and as a 10-piece band for our reception with emcee duties and they hit it out of the park. Every part of the process was simple and organized-- Neil from their team helped us choose special songs for the ceremony, tailor our do-not-plays and must-plays for the evening, and plotted out speaking cues throughout the night. A month later and we are still getting compliments about how alive our wedding band was! I spent two solid hours grooving on the dance floor and have no doubt you would do the same if you booked Sound Society.
Jordan C., 2 months ago
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SpeechLess Music NYC 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

SpeechLess Music is a high-energy band based in New York, NY, bringing a distinctive NYC edge to wedding receptions. Covering anything from retro hits to modern classics, this full-service band can cater to every stage of the big day.

My husband had Brooklyn Electric play for our wedding in August and we are so glad we ended up booking with them! They were easy to work with and went above and beyond with us in planning and were so incredible the night of. We had a string trio made out of their band for our ceremony and then a jazz duo for our cocktail hour and then for our dinner and reception we had an 8 piece band. We danced all night and we're still getting compliments. Cannot recommend enough!!
Alex B., a year ago
The Love Revival Orchestra 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Music makes the wedding! In fact, it's the centerpiece of your wedding - and a great, joyous, dynamic wedding band will make your event truly special and memorable. The Love Revival Orchestra is not your typical Wedding Band. We are able offer boutique-style service because we are a REAL band - with world-class musicians who've played hundreds of gigs together and are great friends!

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Love Revival Orchestra has performed at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home many, many times over the last 5 years. They are professional, kind, courteous and respectful to our unique property. Their musicianship is spectacular and are very savvy to nuances of performing at weddings. Their ability to read the crowd and play the appropriate music at the appropriate time is unsurpassed. We are particularly enchanted by the "Dixieland Band" style approach to transitioning guests from our cocktail site to our reception space. Love Revival Orchestra is a GREAT wedding band. Music at a wedding is the heart and soul of the event and can make or break it. You and your guests will have an excellent time if you have the opportunity to work with Love Revival Orchestra. I'd suggest booking them right now, before someone else does!
Carmine Cole, 4 years ago
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Louis Josephson Music 

5.0

  • Production company
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Louis Josephson, a Juilliard graduate, is a versatile musician known for his exceptional talent. With a repertoire spanning Broadway classics, jazz, rock, and pop, he caters to diverse musical tastes. Louis loves taking requests, as he knows most songs in the repertoire but can also sight read and/or play by ear. Backed by a network of NYC musicians, his polished performances leave a lasting impression, whether setting the mood with smooth jazz or energizing with upbeat pop.

Louis is an amazing musician. His voice is incredible. I have worked with Louis on a number of indoor and outdoor events. He is very professional, dependable and reliable. Louis is very easy to work with and knowledgeable about working in different spaces. The audience always raves about the outstanding musical experience Louis provides. It is always a pleasure to work with Louis.
Celeste Albert, 8 months ago
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Sweet Tooth Music 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

A bluesy, jazzy jukebox, Sweet Tooth Music evokes the charm of a late-night jam and the energy of a swinging speakeasy! Dedicated to personalized detail, our band of top-tier musicians custom-tailors every event to hit just the right vibe - whether you need a smaller band to set the tone or a lively dance band to put on a big show, we work closely with you to meet your needs.

Abe, Brad, and Adrien were fantastic to work with and have a great sound and extensive repertoire - Abe, the band leader and company owner, is wonderful to have on the vendor team - he was communicative, proactive and went above and beyond day of - the guys jumped in to help us implement a last minute ceremony seating arrangement change. We wouldn't have been able to start on time without them. Don't hesitate to book! I'll be very happy to recommend them to all my brides.
Elizabeth T., 8 days ago
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A Starry Night Music 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

You will remember your wedding forever. Each party is unique. We let the music speak for itself. Our disc jockeys maintain complete and absolute respect for your musical taste. We play pure music without any gimmicks. Great music should be the inspiration. We love to play unexpected musical treasures that make the crowd go wild! We work very closely with each client to create your individualized song list and to ensure that your party reflects your personal and musical style. We believe in tasteful use of the microphone for any pre-approved announcements. Music has its own voice. You can have a rocking party and still be elegant.

Carol at a Starry night was a pleasure to work with. She was thorough and professional and had the whole place up and dancing all night long.
Amanda K., 2 years ago
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Groupmuse 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $325
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Seamless selection. Superior sounds. Elevate your wedding with world-class performances by Groupmuse musicians. Our trusted team can save you the hassle of searching for and booking music, with stress-free, full-service matching to suit your every need. When you book with Groupmuse for Hire, we will hand-select the perfect musicians for your event from our roster of over 2,500 vetted professionals, featuring alumni of top conservatories and members of elite ensembles. We take care of the details of musician booking and planning, so you can relax and create unforgettable memories.

My partner and I discovered the utter magic of GROUPMUSE small musical performances less than one year ago - and we fell seriously in love with this superb way of bringing music up close and personal to ourselves and to our neighborhoods in San Francisco. The music is very low cost in a donation only, like from 5 to 20 for a single musician. Amazing when Symphony tix start at 100 and up? We have now attended 8 performances of superbly talented local musicians in a corner coffee shop, in the balcony seating 12 fir a tiny, romantic piano atalier, in an 40-seat art gallery, in the LGBTQ Center foyer — and we have hosted a musician 3 times at our small hime for keenly appreciative guests. We’ve even made new friends in our neighborhood! We convinced our branch library to provide a room AND find City arts funds to pay a musician and the library manager wants another concert this winter! It’s so easy and fun to host - and at no cost other than opening up your home or apartment to music and providing water and maybe a few light snacks if you want. Or invite a GROUPMUSE musician of your choice to perform at your 80th birthday party as I did —or at your wedding or graduation or for your parents 50 tieth anniversary! It’s stunning to sit five feet away from a harpist or pianist and actually hear every note and see the musician break out in smiles and dance in their chairs when they resonate to what they play and love! And chat with them afterwards. It really enhances music for my partner and I.
Ann G., 5 months ago
The Jon Bates Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

THE JON BATES BAND is an amazing dance-oriented “party band” that always gets folks dancing, feeling good and celebrating the occasion! THE JON BATES BAND is a "destination event band". They have literally performed all over the globe, providing an arsenal of abundantly talented musicians and vocalists, who perform an extensive repertoire of popular music in all styles and genres. They have the professionalism and touring experience required to offer clients the highest quality entertainment options on every level, and they have shared stages with some of the most legendary performers on the planet! - find more info at www.JonBatesBand.com

We saw the Jon Bates Band perform at our friends' wedding in Vermont a number of years ago. My now-husband and I knew (before we were even engaged!) that we wanted these guys to play our wedding, should we get to that point together. Fortunately, they travel all over and were happy to come to Delaware for our 10/5/2019 wedding. Communication was smooth throughout the entire process, and they were completely open to working with us on our song list and catering to what we really love most. Their rendition of our first dance song was spot-on to what we hoped it would be. They played a consistently strong set all night and had everyone - and I mean everyone! - up and dancing. I can honestly say that it could not have gone better, nor could we have enjoyed it more. I highly recommend this group of talented musicians.
Lauren & K., 4 years ago
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Tiffany Wu, Harpist 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Harpist Tiffany Wu is based in NYC and LA. Though classically trained, Tiffany enjoys a diverse career performing operas, musicals, pop standards, experimental, and more. She’s previously performed with the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, United Nations Orchestra, and more at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Museum of Modern Art. Her musical repertoire includes a number of classical, jazz, world, and pop tunes to ensure that she helps provide the right atmosphere for your event!

Tiffany Wu, the harpist we hired for our wedding, was absolutely amazing. Her communication style was direct, effective, and good throughout the entire process. The quality of her work was excellent, unique, and truly special. Tiffany added such a special ambiance to our ceremony and reception - I couldn't tell that it wasn't a recording, she was that good! She moved locations easily when needed, was on time, and was easily one of the top things people talked about at our wedding. I cannot say enough, she was absolutely amazing and I am so thankful we were able to have her be a part of our wedding!
Court S., 2 months ago
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Monica Re Martin 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Serves Manhattan, NY

Monica Re Martin is a in-demand NYC violinist, violist and strings arranger - and the perfect contractor for your wedding! Monica performs regularly on Broadway, with the NYC Ballet, and with top artists such as Andrea Bocelli and Kygo. She can be seen playing weddings on TV shows like "Summer House" and "The Real Housewives of New Jersey." Monica is available as a solo violinist, both acoustic and electric, and as an instrumental duo, string trio, or string quartet.

I hired Monica and her quartet to play during our wedding cocktail hour! Monica was professional throughout and communicated really well with me from the moment I booked her to the day of the wedding! She offered to arrange songs for me that may not be on her very comprehensive list. We requested pop songs on strings and the vibe was perfect! I would highly recommend booking Monica to contract and play at your wedding!
Nancy Ngok, 10 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Manhattan, NY

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Manhattan, NY?

Live bands typically range from $150 to $18,500, averaging at $4,500. DJs range from $175 to $4,000 and average at $1,800. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $100!

Ultimately, the cost will depend on the number of hours booked, and in the case of live bands, how many musicians are in the band.

Do bands and DJs typically play the entire party from start to finish?

It depends! 76% of bands and DJs in Manhattan, NY cover cocktail hour and 75% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 68% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

Do most bands learn new songs if you ask them to?

68% of bands in Manhattan, NY will learn new songs! Make sure you ask about the lead time they need to learn and rehearse something new.

What are the most popular bands and DJs in Manhattan, NY?

The most popular bands in Manhattan, NY are Silver Arrow Band, Louis Pettinelli Entertainment and Sweet Harmony. The most popular DJs are Dj Lennox: DJ And Photo Booth Services, Go Event Group - Go DJ and DJM Events And Entertainment.

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