Around Town Entertainment - Bands Long Island, NY

Total 97 Reviews

5 out of 5 by Maureen
We had Around Town Entertainment play at our wedding and we could not be happier!! Throughout planning, it was such a pleasure to work with Adam. He responded promptly and consistently accommodated our requests. They played wonderful jazz music during our cocktail hour, which created the perfect ambience. As for the reception, I can't say enough good things. They played non-stop throughout the reception which kept our guests on the dance floor all night. There was a perfect mix of current music and oldies. They followed our requests but also read the crowd perfectly. And, every song sounded fantastic. It was exactly what I wanted for my wedding band and more. My guests kept commenting on how much they enjoyed the music. If you want a fun band that keeps your dance floor full and is extremely reliable, then I highly recommend Around Town! Thank you for helping to make our wedding such a blast!
5 out of 5 by Wendy
We had Around Town play at our wedding in July on Long Island. They were very easy to work with, had a huge knowledge base, arrived early, and were beyond nice and friendly. Our one request was to keep everyone dancing and they did not disappoint!! The music was amazing and 2 1/2 months later people are still talking about how wonderful they were. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have the best band play their wedding!! :-)
5 out of 5 by Bride
I cannot say enough about the After Party Band! We spent most of our time on the dance floor and our guests were right there with us. The band was so nice and they played the perfect mix of songs based on our requests and the crowd...so many people commented how exceptional the band was. Everyone was dancing. Adam Michaels was so helpful and responsive throughout the process! He worked with us to get the perfect combination within our budget and also included a jazz trio for happy hour. He responded to all requests immediately, no matter how big or small, and generally made us feel like we were in such great hands throughout the time leading up to the event. I highly recommend Around Town Entertainment and the After Party Band!
5 out of 5 by Bride
We had Around Town for our wedding! Can't explain how perfect everything was! The band learned all of our favorite songs and played the entire night to a packed dance floor. Our guests were raving! The best band ever!!
5 out of 5 by Maddie
We found around town through our wedding planner, Christine Paul and I am so glad we did. Adam is such a pleasure to deal with he made everything easy for us! He not only played at our reception but he organised our cocktail and ceremony music (bagpipers and all!) The Around Town Band is outstanding, our guests were amazed! They are so talented they read our crowd perfectly everyone was up dancing! True professionals. They helped make our day a perfect one. I can't recommend them enough, let me just say their sound clips do not even do them justice. They sound amazing in person and their energy on stage is pure perfection! Thank you Around Town!

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About Around Town Entertainment

Long Island's Premier Wedding Band

Adam Michaels, the founder of Around Town Entertainment, serves as both the musical director and the M.C., bringing over 15 years of experience to every event. His talent for crafting the perfect playlist combined with his engaging personality ensures a balance of elegance and excitement at every wedding.

Around Town Entertainment is a premier live wedding band composed of seasoned vocalists and musicians who have performed at some of the most prestigious events in New York City, Long Island, and across the country. They provide first-class music and entertainment for corporate, charitable, and, most notably, Long Island weddings. Renowned for their ability to make each event spectacular and unique, they excel in creating memorable experiences.

Around Town Entertainment prides itself on being a well-rehearsed, polished, and cohesive band. Their dedication to excellence ensures they are always prepared to deliver the latest radio hits as well as timeless classics like jazz, motown, disco, rock and roll, soul, and big band. Their high-energy performances bring a dynamic yet sophisticated atmosphere to any wedding, keeping the energy alive throughout the day.

From the moment planning begins, Around Town works closely with couples to design a custom entertainment plan. With the help of an experienced advisor and an extensive song list, they ensure every detail aligns with the client’s musical tastes and wedding style. They understand that no two weddings are the same, and their flexibility allows them to tailor their performances to meet the specific needs of each couple.

For more information or to book Around Town Entertainment for your Long Island wedding, 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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