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Who are the amazing Bands??????
h2k Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:00 PM+
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Who are the amazing Bands??????

I am getting really nervous about the entertainment. I am in search of an amazing band with a high-energy, great dynamic and of course fabulous voices who don't seem like the typical orchestrated wedding band. Any reccomendations?????
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SweetCin704 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:03 PM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

Hi there. You can't go wrong with Body Heat, but expect to pay top dollar. Definitely check them out at a showcase...you won't be disappointed. 2 cousins had them and they were amazing.
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palebride Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:23 PM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

i'm using code bleu - who i've seen at a wedding and a showcase and they were great (not too expensive either, as bands go)
i've also hear greta things about heart and soul - i saw them once at a showcase and they were very good.
good luck!
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h2k Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:37 PM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

I am so relieved to hear an edorsement from someone who saw them at a wedding. thanks. Did they have people up and dancing most of the night? How did you like the way the MC'd the party? They are actually my top choice right now, but I have some hesitations. I'm not sure what it is, if I am just nervouse, becuase the entertainment is so important or if its something else. I saw two showcases, absolutley loved them the first time and the second time, there energy was off. I think they just came back from vacation for the second showcase.
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h2k Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:38 PM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

thanks for the response. I did look into them they are already booked for my wedding date.
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lulu Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:56 PM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

I am using Full House. You can hear audio clips at thier website . They play at alot of clubs and bars around Long Island when they are not doing weddings and always draw a large crowd.
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2003OCT10 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:57 PM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

I am not using a band, but I saw Fantasia at a showcase and they seemed really energetic and fun. Good Luck!
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Rob-luvs-me Posted: Aug 01, 2003 09:18 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

I am using Times Square Orchestra - they are amazing they blew all the other bands we heard out of the water. Everyone I talked to who used them said that they were amazing and had everyone dancing all night.

One thing I like about them was not only did they sound amazing they really make you want to dance and their energy is amazing. Many bands we heard sounded good but honestly did not make me want to get up and dance - they were lacking that energy
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Chloegirl Posted: Aug 01, 2003 09:21 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

Faze 4 bands are fantastic. They are located in Great Neck and are on the pricey side.
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Valenia Posted: Aug 01, 2003 09:27 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

I used Central Park from Steven Scott for my wedding, and they were what you are looking for.
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missmmpr Posted: Aug 01, 2003 10:08 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

I am also very familiar with Body Heat. I am the fourth person in my family to use them. I also heard Paris is very good as well..
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hampsteadha Posted: Aug 01, 2003 10:10 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

There is a band headquartered in NJ that broke off from steven scott called CHARLES ST. PAULS. They are VE, but they are exactly what you are looking for. They appear on all of the NY boards every time someone asks for a high energy, great, one of the best, bands.
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rea Posted: Aug 01, 2003 10:19 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

I am using Current Affair and I LOVE THEM. Their web-site is www.currentaffairmusic.com. if you contact John he will send you a sample CD and it is GREAT!!!!
Good Luck
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stacey7-13 Posted: Aug 01, 2003 10:22 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

I just got married on 7/13 and Charles St. Paul was my band
The were phenominal and people today are still talking about how great they were....they are expensive, but worth EVERY PENNY!
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jillgari Posted: Aug 01, 2003 10:30 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

Peter Greco in Great Neck is amazing. We went to see them at their office and they put on a concert just for us. They are incredible.
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shawl Posted: Aug 01, 2003 10:34 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

We are *finally* at the end of our band search, so let me share our experience with you, keeping in mind that everyone has different tastes. Also, we really felt that we needed to hear bands live, but it's really difficult for us to get to LI during the week, which is when many of the showcases are. So we ended up looking at a lot of NYC bands which, surprisingly, were just as (if not more) affordable than many of the LI-based bands. We were looking for a band that could do both swing and dance music really well, and that would get folks out on the dance floor without over-emceeing, etc.

Here are the bands we considered:

Paul Rich Music
Vali Music (Eastside Mix and The Right Mix)
Manhattan Rhythm Machine (a Jerry Kravat band)
Central Park (a Steven Scott band)
The Dream Team ( a NYC Swing Band)
Jhade (a Dwight Howard Band)
Alive n Kickin
Gerard Carelli Orchestra

We've finally decided on Paul Rich, but I have a spreadsheet on all these bands that I'm happy to send you - just send me FM.

And good luck! This has been by far the most difficult decision so far for us!
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sanmik Posted: Aug 01, 2003 10:54 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

Dwight Howard Band was terrific at my cousin's wedding. Dance floor was NEVER empty. They were great.
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molly25 Posted: Aug 02, 2003 02:20 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

HEAD OVER HEELS IS ALSO A GREAT BAND!
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juju Posted: Aug 02, 2003 08:36 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

I'm a Body Heat Fan here! We just booked them this week!
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xcitedbride Posted: Aug 03, 2003 12:40 AM+
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Re: Who are the amazing Bands??????

We looked at 2 bands!! All ofthe Franklin wayne bans are good. We booked HOT PURSUIT! They are so amazing! I felt like I was at a concert! Go see them definately! Day breaks night was also great! Go to the upcoming showcases link here and you will see all of the Aug dates for the Franklin Wayne showcases.
Good Luck!
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