Around Town Entertainment - Bands Long Island, NY

Total 98 Reviews

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!
5 out of 5 by Sheryn
We chose Around Town as our wedding band and it was the absolute best decision we could have made. Working with Adam was not only a breeze but he is full of life and his positive energy made the planning that much more exciting! The music completely blew us, and all our guests, away. Two and a half weeks later, and we are still receiving phone calls from family and friends raving about the band and how wonderful they were!
5 out of 5 by Bride
We chose A-List band for our wedding and booked them without hearing them live. Our decision was based on the youtube videos, which were great. We were somewhat worried not being able to hear them live before the wedding but that worry was instantly lifted the moment they started playing. A-List was truly amazing to hear live. The band had everyone up dancing and yet kept a fantastic atmosphere while dinner was being served. A fair number of wedding guests were professional musicians themselves and couldn't believe the talent of the band. Adam was a pleasure to work with and made the entire process worry free. We would highly recommend A-List without thinking twice.
5 out of 5 by Megan
We can not be any happier with this band. Adam was great to work with from day one. He was always able to respond to emails or take phone calls as soon as any questions came up. People have not stopped raving about the band and their performance at our wedding. Everyone wants to know where we found them and who they are. They are that good. The band did a great job of mixing the music up to include current songs, old songs, country songs, and all other request we had. The band for our wedding could not have been more perfect. The dance floor was packed all night long . We cannot thank you enough for making our wedding so great. Matt and Megan
5 out of 5 by Morgan
Everyone kept asking 'Where'd you find the band?!' They were that good. From the moment we started working with the band leader, Adam, he was very attentive, professional and flexible. I knew we were in good hands immediately and after watching them perform at Red Lion I knew we had found the perfect sound to keep everybody dancing. And everybody did. The dance floor was packed before some people had taken their first bite of corned beef (and it was an 11am wedding). Throughout the day Adam was checking in with me and he made sure everything ran extremely smoothly with seamless transitioning between the songs. They made everything seem effortless and were more than accommodating when both my dad and my 5-year-old niece took turns stealing the mic for their own chance at stardom. Even accompanying them with backup for their songs. We couldn't be happier and our only regret is that we didn't have a longer reception.

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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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