Around Town Entertainment - Bands Long Island, NY

Total 95 Reviews

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!!!
5 out of 5 by Jessica
The A-list Band with Around Town entertainment literally MADE the wedding. Their music kept people on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG. It was our goal to have an epic dance party for our wedding and that is certainly what we got. The band was perfect......played every song (even obscure arrangements of certain special songs) impeccably, looked fabulous, and had a ton of energy to keep everyone on their feet. I wish I could have them play my wedding EVERY WEEKEND!
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!! :-)

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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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