Around Town Entertainment - Bands Long Island, NY

Total 98 Reviews

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!!!
5 out of 5 by Brittany
The A-List Band is FANTASTIC! Our guests were on the dance floor ALL night long! They came from NYC all the way to Cooperstown, NY to shake things up in our sleepy little town, and boy did they ever. Our guests still can not stop talking about how incredible they were. They didn't take a single break during the course of the evening, and they made a point to learn every song (if they didn't already know some of our "odd" requests.) Their Manager Adam, was a pleasure to work with throughout the course of the year while I planned my wedding, and helped me to go over every minor detail of my BIG DAY (even if I was probably a huge bridal pain in the butt!) I would STRONGLY suggest this band for any wedding or event. I am even going to make a point to head back to NYC from Dallas to hear them play again when possible....they are THAT good! Thank you for making our wedding PERFECT A-LIST Band! Britt & Dan H.
5 out of 5 by Allison V
I can't say enough great things about this band! They made our wedding fantastic!!! They played a great mix of music. Everyone was on the dance floor the whole night, and they sounded SO GOOD. People are still reaching out to say how great they were. Adam was a pleasure to work with as well. So responsive and truly tried to do everything we asked. Highly recommend!!!

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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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