We made an appointment with the recommended band, but I also want to see who else is out there. It's sort of hard for us to go to showcases since my fiance is out-of-town. I know that the band really makes the party - who do you guys recommend?
christine1221
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Someone on the board yesterday pointed out that the best bands do not showcase b/c they don't need the referrals. You're doing the right thing by asking around.
My girlfriend went with NY Swing ... they play every type of music imaginable. They were worth EVERY penny! We danced all night non stop ... several vocals, horns etc. They were featured in NY Bride magazines. If you want the # fm me. I'll ask her for the number from her
dubliner
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Our three choices were Chaser Mystic A current Affair
I have numbers if you need them
SeptemberBride03
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It was hard for me to go to showcases also, so I called a ton of bands and most of them sent me videos or CDs - there were only a very few that wouldn't. The band I really wanted was Kameleon - I saw them at a wedding, but they were booked already for my date. I ended up booking Primetime Live, one of LI Paramount's bands. It was the only showcase I went to and they blew away every CD and video we'd seen as well as any other band we've seen at a wedding (with the exception of Kameleon).
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It depends on what type of music you are looking for. I went with a 12-piece band that will play jazz standards and music from the 50s-70s ( anything after that sounds weird to me- plus I can go clubbin' for that). I'm using the Gerard Carelli Orchestra. Jerry Kravat has a bunch of great bands too- pretty much all different styles. These are the musicians that the society people in the city use... really good and not cheezy at all. But they don't do showcases.
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I used Central Park from Steven Scott Orchestras. They came highly recommended by the catering hall, and were fantastic! I had a Sunday afternoon wedding, which tends to be more sedate, but the dance floor was hopping. They also had a great sense of what to play when -- there were none of those awkward moments where the dance floor was packed, song changes and everyone sits. People just stayed up there song after song! I got lots of compliments and requests for their contact info.
OctBride03
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I'm using Rhapsody from Skyline Orchestras. I fell in love with them the first time I heard them. However, it took me two showcases before I really decided.
www.skylineorchestras.com
berlykim22
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We booked a band called Good Clean Fun, I dont think they do any wedding showcases, but I am not sure.
A friend of ours works in Rory Dolans and suggested them, they play there sometimes. So we went and checked them out. I really liked them and they played a wid variety. They have 5 of them and out of the 5 of them 3 sang, which I thought was great. I dont know what kind of band you are looking for, we wanted a band that could play plenty of Irish music, and they could so it was good.
Also they have very good prices for a band, I was happily surprised.
If you have any questions please forum mail me, I would be happy to tell you more or answers any other questions.
here is there website www.gcfun.com on there website they should list where they will be playing, I know they play in the city too
good luck I hope this helps kimberly
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we also used a steven scott band-- the anthony mills band. they were fabulous. as someone pointed out, some bands do not showcase. they dont, but they were fabulous. i think all of the steven scott ones are supposed to be great@
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I highly recommend Chaser.
Close family friends, VERY cool people, they make a real party, but are very classy and wont make anyone feel uncomfortable. Private message me if you have any questions, i can get you their URL and they will send you a CD.
-Meghan.
michele31
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I highly recommend Milestone www.milestonemusic4u.com
Dotty is wonderful to work with. They did a great job at my wedding.
LauraBella
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Does anyone know how to contact a Band called T-Bone? I heard they are excellent but I can't find any information on them.
LisaT
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we used Current Affair - they were one of the best bands we've ever seen and very reasonably priced.
currentaffairmusic.com
jennyg
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We are using Eturnity Band...they are 12 piece soul/funk/R&B but can play anything from Sinatra to Madonna. One of the drummers used to be part of James Brown's band. Our reception hall recommended them as they had played there once and blew everyone away. They play at Lola's on the weekends. Let me know if you want more info.
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Thanks so much everybody for your suggestions, they are very helpful. I've already contacted one of the bands you recommended for an appointment.
sept20yay!
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We are using Ken James Band- Ken James himself. My FH saw them play three times and absolutely loved them!!! They rocked the house- everyone was up and dancing. When we went in, we met with Ken himself--- not just a salesperson. That was a nice touch.... The band itself is a 10 piece band- their singers are unbelievable! And they aren't as well advertised, out there as bands like Scott or Hank Lane (although those bands are great too- we looked!!!).
Claud2001
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I highly recommend Full House Music They did a fantastic job at our wedding, and they sound like the original artists!!
We also considered: The Mystic Play By Play (Faze4) and some others that I can't remember now!
blushingbride2003
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Times Square Orchestra! They play a range of genres and John has been a pleasure to deal with.
fleeflee
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We're using heart and soul - loved them at their showcase and they were recommended by a friend as well.
