Around Town Entertainment - Bands Long Island, NY

Total 95 Reviews

5 out of 5 by Bride
Unbelievable band and worth every penny! As our package for our daughter's wedding, we had a guitarist for the ceremony, a jazz trio for the cocktail hour, and a seven piece band for the reception. It was all fabulous. Our guests were blown away. The band never stopped playing! The dance floor was packed all night with people of all ages, from three years old to seventy-something's, and everything in between. Everyone LOVED this band! The music was irresistible - you just had to dance! The musicians and singers were top quality, and the best part? They played and played and never "took over" like some DJ's and bands I've seen. And they can literally play and sing everything and sound fantastic doing it . Adam Michaels is the head of this entertainment group, and he is a delight to deal with. From their first interaction, my daughter felt confident that this band would be great, and she was right. They exceeded our expectations in every way. You can't go wrong with this band!
5 out of 5 by Fawn J
We hired the Around Town Band for our wedding and couldn't have been happier. They delivered an unforgettable experience and had the guests dancing all night long. We're still hearing raves from family and friends! The band is super talented and versatile, and can deliver a range of musical experiences. Adam was also super easy to work with, always responsive and had a great attitude and willingness to accommodate whatever requests we had. Hire them!! You won't regret it.
5 out of 5 by Jamie B
Choosing your wedding music is one of the most important decisions you will make surrounding your wedding. Plain and simple, you want your guests to have fun! You want to see them smiling, singing and dancing. We booked Around Town Entertainment after hearing about them from a family friend who attended a wedding at which the band played. Our friends have wonderful taste in music and so we trusted their opinion. We read all of their fantastic reviews and listened to their sound clips online and decided to book them right away. We were keeping our fingers crossed that they were as wonderful as our friends described. Let me tell you that I was in no way prepared for just how unbelievable they were! The dance floor was packed the entire night. They had their finger on the pulse of what people wanted to hear and they played such an awesome variety of music that kept our guests on their feet all night! The members of Around Town Entertainment are so talented. Their sound is AMAZING and their quality is unmatched. I was also so impressed by how organized and prepared they were, as they had a neat system for communicating information about the set on a little whiteboard. The music was literally non-stop and it flowed perfectly the whole night. It was such a privilege to have Around Town Entertainment as our wedding band and we will forever be grateful to them for giving our guests such an unforgettable experience!
5 out of 5 by Mary D
Around Town Entertainment under the leadership of Adam, created the perfect ambiance for my daughter's wedding. The music was stupendous. Enjoying great music and dancing the night away were the hallmarks of the evening. Everyone knows that the music makes a great wedding...well the music was fantastic. Thank you Adam!
5 out of 5 by Anne
Around Town is honestly one of the best bands we have ever heard! They are truly amazing! They got everyone up and dancing and their singers seriously have some of the best voices we have ever heard! We received countless compliments from our guests! Our night truly would not have been what it was without them!! Not to mention how reasonably priced they are! I am still just absolutely blown away at what a fantastic job they did! If you are considering them you will not be disappointed. I honestly cannot say enough! They were AMAZING!!!

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About Around Town Entertainment

Adam Michaels, the founder of AROUND TOWN ENTERTAINMENT, is the musical director and the M.C. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Adam knows exactly how to design the perfect repertoire of songs for each event. His personality combined with his ability to engage a crowd, creates an elegant yet exciting event. AROUND TOWN ENTERTAINMENT is a live musical group made up of seasoned vocalists and musicians that have performed for some of the most prestigious events in New York City and around the country. Whether providing first class music and entertainment for corporate and charitable events or adding the perfect elements of excitement for that special wedding day, Around Town is best known for their ability to make every event unique and spectacular. Around Town is a 'set' group that is rehearsed and polished. With their dedication to perfection, they are always prepared to perform today`s top radio and club hits as well as bringing life to the old classics, including jazz, motown, disco, rock and roll, soul, and big band. Their high energy performance creates a dynamic, yet sophisticated party atmosphere for all to enjoy. When it comes time to planning an event, Around Town is there from day one to help design an entertainment outline. With an experienced advisor and an extensive song list, each client is guided through the selection of music styles and direction for their event. It is important to recognize that every client has different tastes and needs, and therefore the music and entertainment must adjust accordingly.

For information on booking Around Town Entertainment, please contact Adam Michaels
Phone: (917) 679-8636

Interview With Around Town Entertainment

Music is the most important thing in a celebration. It is also important to know that you are dealing with professionals who share in the excitement of every single event. We help lift the event to its highest level of energy, and create an amazing sophisticated atmosphere

“Music is the most important thing in a celebration. It is also important to know that you are dealing with professionals who share in the excitement of every single event. We help lift the event to its highest level of energy, and create an amazing sophisticated atmosphere”.

Taking your entertainment to the highest level of fun, the live performance of Around Town Entertainment is one that can’t be beat.

1.When most people think of wedding music, they think of DJs, tell us how you offer a unique and special alternative to the traditional

Actually most people seem to want the energy that live music brings to an event. DJ's can bring more of the very 'produced' sounding music. Our live bands focus on bringing an eclectic mix to each event. Not trying to be the typical 'wedding band,' we have all styles of music ranging from the classics to what is current on the radio right now, while infusing our clients' favorites. We focus on sophisticated, yet high energy approach that keeps everyone on the dance floor.

2.In your opinion, is a band best suited for the cocktail hour or reception or both?

I usually like a nice jazz trio for the cocktail hour. It sets a nice tone for the evening, while not interfering with guests’ minglings.

3.Tell us about working in conjunction with other types of entertainment such as a DJ.

We are always happy to provide a DJ, other cultural bands, performers, etc. It is nice to transition from our contemporary band into our client's favorite family music, whether it be Greek music, Latin music, Israeli, etc. DJ's can make a great after party, or they can alternate with us to give our clients the feeling of a 'club atmosphere.'

4.What types of entertainment music do you offer?

We can provide all entertainment for every event. As we are a full entertainment company, we offer live bands, orchestras, DJ/MC, dancers, specialty acts, lighting and full production.

5.Tell us about how you motivate the crowd and keep the party going?

Usually our music creates enough energy and speaks for itself. With powerhouse vocals and amazing musicians, the room is filled with energy and people can't help but to move! We are not the type of band the overdoes the MC'ing. Our philosophy is 'less is more.'

6.Can couple’s customize their song list or do you have a repertoire they need to select from?

Our songlist is over 1000 songs. We can absolute help clients to customize their songlist. If we don't have a particular song on our list, we will learn it and make it perfect for the event.

7.Give us some insight on what a couple should look for when choosing a band.

It is important to look first and foremost at the talent. Make sure you are dealing with the highest level of musicianship. Avoid the large 'factory style' companies who cannot show video or live performances. This usually indicates that they piece the band together as needed.

8.How far in advance should a couple schedule a meeting with you?

We are happy to meet clients anytime they are ready to sit down and discuss entertainment

9.How far in advance should a couple book with you?

We book at least 1 year in advance, so it is important to make sure you have enough time to save the date

10. What do you require for setup and is there anything they should inform the catering hall of?

We always come with a professional sound team. There is very little that we require in the way of set up. Catering Halls should know that we are fully insured.

11. Is this something younger as well as more mature couples can take advantage of, benefit from and have fun with?

Absolutely! We are music for all! Every genre of music will be performed. Some who prefer the classic standards, such as Sinatra, will be thrilled and others who prefer the latest dance hit will be shocked at how current we are.

12.What are some of the most requested songs you can boast you do?

I think I am the most proud of the fact that not only do we already know just about every song in the book, we know the most unusual, obscure songs as well. This thrills our clients who have an eclectic taste in music.

13.What, in your opinion is the developing trend in bands and wedding celebrations.

I think most don't want the 'typical wedding band' with what they call 'tacky' selections. Our clients are intelligent and know great music. So we have to be at the top of our game.

14.Are bands appropriate for both daytime and evening events?

Bands are great for both. People always love amazing music no matter what time of the day.

15.Besides the popular music most of us are familiar with what other types of songs or music do you do?

Every style of music is covered by Around Town.

16.Can you also play requests?

We can always play requests, but we make sure our clients want us to accept requests, as they may have very specific ideas of what they want for their event.

17.Do you do any ethnic songs such as Italian, Irish, or Greek tunes to name a few?

We do all ethnic styles!

18.What can hiring a band add to the wedding celebration?

A band creates the hype and the energy. In my opinion, the band is responsible for making the event the best it can be.

19.Tell us about some of the latest innovations and how you are keeping up with the market trends.

We are always at the forefront of what is current and new to music, song choices, etc.

20.What kind of “sound” is your particular band most noted for?

(Jazz, swing, big band, etc). Our band is most noted first for amazing vocals. As we cover every style, we are known for bringing it all to each event.

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