I used Exit Row Band once for an event I hosted after hearing them perform several times at town…read moreconcerts in New Jersey. They're a cover band that does a great mix of classic rock covers as well as new top 40 hits. What a great band! They were an absolute pleasure to deal with, everyone was extremely professional and on time. They took really short breaks and even played late because everyone was having so much fun. We had about 300 people and the dance floor was PACKED! All my guests were thrilled with their performance and didn't want it to end. If you're looking for high-quality music for a corporate event or a private function I highly recommend them!

Anyone who attended the GYE at Kean's Liberty Hall Museum had the opportunity to view, listen, and…read morejam to this cover band. I was one of those who did. This band performed hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and now. If I was to summarize this type of playlist the band was performing, I would say "Hot Adult Contemporary". As soon as the attendees rolled into the event tent, the band started rocking away. They played a mixture of rock and pop hits throughout the entire event duration. That gave everyone the chance to view, listen, and even sing a long to their performances. What a way to bring great people together, Ed Z! The band was rocking so loud that we could even hear them outside when my friends and I went to the pumpkin patch and house to snap some photos. The original plan was for them to perform outside. But because of the rain, they had to perform inside. This weather-related change didn't hurt their spirit at all. In fact, they performed without even caring about the rain. This band no doubt has an edge over some of the other bands whom I encountered on my previous 25th cruise, which is based on their performance qualities and professionalism. Based on how they performed, it was quite easy for me to see and hear why they are always booked and only have a very limited amount of time for public events. For this case, the General Yelp Event was a private one. Overall, this is an excellent cover band, and probably the best one that I have ever heard. If you can catch them at a public event, then I recommend doing so. I also recommend booking them if you can.

My husband and I and another couple saw the arminio couple at r place in the Pocono this weekend…read morethey were awesome we had a blast can't wait to see them again in July thanks for a great time my husband was the guy in the front laughing alot

Arminio Entertainment: This husband and wife team have one…read moreof the best entertainment values in the Tri-State area. Incredible music and great fun people will create the perfect live music scenario for your event. Weather you want 50's, 60's all the way through to current music. Small and intimate to large ballroom, all styles of music with the best musicians. Always on time and on point! Very professional and so much fun!

Very happy with the simplicity and ease of Hollywood DJ's. Bill hosted our families annual Lua this…read moreyear and definitely had the party rocking. Dancers were themed to our event, (I didn't even request that). We are a fun family that loves to dance, it was nice to know that Bill and the dancers weren't over bearing. They kept the energy up and consistent for a very successful event. Highly recommend!

I used this DJ for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah as an addition to a live band. The owner of the…read morebusiness, Bill Boettcher, told me less than 48 hours before my event that he would be sending a substitute when all along I was told it would be he at my event. All during the time before my event he was extremely difficult to reach but I let it go because my primary music was to be through the live band, who was fantastic. But there were reasons I also wanted a DJ and my reasons turned out to be valid. The DJ Bill ultimately sent was ok. the music was fine and really there was nothing in particular I needed to have the DJ do or to discuss with him so no complaints. But the motivator, as sweet as could be, did not seem to know her job. I had to tell her when to give out items and if I hadn't told her we would still be waiting. Only during the last hour did she do any kind of interaction with the kids. There were no games as I had been told there would be and items that were specifically ordered for my event, I never saw. All of this didn't leave me thrilled, but the worst was that I wrote to Bill after the event and let him know I just wanted to talk to him. I wasn't going to make too big a deal of it but I thought maybe the motivator was new and simply needed some guidance. I didn't hear back for a week and when I wrote again, I received a rather rude response admonishing me for not being more patient. He didn't like some of what I wrote in my second e-mail (which did indicate I was upset he hadn't responded yet)and indicated that was the only reason he was responding despite being so busy. Had he only written originally and asked me to wait until things quieted down I wouldn't be writing this. But he stated right out that he only responded to me because something upset him. Yet he didn't feel it important enough to answer me when I was upset, didn't feel it important enough to make sure things had gone well, and overall didn't think it important enough to provide good customer service. I don't know if things would have been better with a different motivator and if the owner had done my event, as originally planned. But he (Bill, the owner) is extremely difficult to reach when things are going well, and pretty much not at all unless he feels it is important. I would not use this company again.

I first saw BRB at a wedding in May of 2016, I wasn't even engaged yet, but I made it a point to…read morereach out to that bride and groom and get the bands contact information... I knew right then I wanted them at my wedding if/when I got married. Fast forward to May 3, 2019 and I had BRB as my band at my wedding - Blair and the musicians are absolutely incredible. Blair helped us every step of the way from coordination to song choices. The band even learned a few songs for us, including our first dance song, which made our day that much more special. With a diverse guest-list we wanted the band to be able to cater to everyone and make sure the energy was high and the dance floor filled - this was succeeded for sure. Definitely a must hire for any event that you wish to have live music at! Our friends and family are still raving!

While we ultimately had to reschedule our wedding date and the band wasn't available on our new…read moredate, they were a pleasure to work with throughout the entire preparation phase. Given that Covid caused us to reschedule, the band was gracious, fair, and easy to work with regarding the cancellation. They are great people who I'd jump at a chance to work with again. We are so beyond bummed that we can't have them at our new wedding dates!

Austin is amazing at the classical guitar! The ambiance he creates is perfect for weddings, or…read moreprivate events to create romance and class. As a guitar enthusiast I'm super impressed by how good his technique is and he can play some really difficult music, but make it sound elegant and easy. Would 100% recommend!

Austin was absolutely amazing! We hired him about a month out from the wedding after our previous…read moreguitarist cancelled on us. Despite how last-minute it was, he dove in head-first, learning the music we needed him to learn, accommodating our requests, and being flexible with our questions and changes. The music itself was played so beautifully (it brought my now-husband who never cries to tears!!) and perfectly, it felt like we hired him a year out as opposed to only a month. Thank you, Austin, for stepping in when we needed you and helping make our ceremony that much more special!

We had our wedding in September aboard the Atlantica Yacht. We found Art-Strings Ensembles through…read moreanother site, gig masters, which is why I realized they don't have any reviews here on Yelp so I thought I would add a review and help people find them. Their site is http://www.art-strings.com/ (and no I do not work for them but want to help people find them). They were the most awesome quartet. We gave them a list of songs (from the song list they have on their website) and we also asked them for recommendations on the flow from processional to recessional and they really helped us put it all together. They were also able to learn a couple of songs which were not on their list but which we wanted played on our wedding. They were able to learn them. Our guests were so impressed by them and I often listen to the recording from our wedding to bring me back to the day and to remember how professional Art-Strings was. I recommend them for your wedding or perhaps any other event you may have.

Art-Strings Ensembles played at our wedding on April 22nd in Massapequa, Long Island. There aren't…read moreenough words to express our appreciation for their amazing talent, professionalism, courtesy and flexibility. Our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed listening to them and how much they enhanced the celebration. We highly recommend them and guarantee you will not be disappointed!!!

I hired Steven's group for a private party in Boston. They were a surprise to the host and the hit…read moreof the evening. They truly livened up the party and had the guests smiling from ear to ear. I hope to hire them again....if they are available. Thank you Steven. Tina K

From the owner: Bring an unforgettable custom marching band to your next event. You control our pro marching band,…read morecustom colored uniforms and music. You can even hire with 24 hours notice!

It may be inexact but my personal definition of a Christmas Carol is a song, probably written…read morebefore 1940 that can be sung acapella by a Caroling Group dressed in Victorian garb -- We Wish You a Merry Christmas immediately comes to mind. By contrast a Christmas Song is of more recent vintage and can come from artists as broad as Paul McCartney, The Waitresses or Willie Nelson. Although, am I the only one who thinks Wonderful Christmastime by Sir Paul is pure cringe? Personally, I like the really old stuff because Christmas is all about nostalgia and besides it's what I grew up on and frankly there's nothing more wistful and haunting than the Holly and the Ivy played on ancient acoustic instruments or A Christmas Song by Nat King Cole accompanied by a solo piano. These classics will take you right back to that aluminum tree and everyone choking on Chesterfields and Kent's over dessert.... Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer... not so much. Anyway, break out the Victrola and have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

I love Christmas, Christmas carols, and Christmas hymns! Trust me, I can't carry a tune in a…read morebucket. I still love these Christmas favorites: "Silent Night," "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "Away in a Manger," "The First Noel," "Do You Hear What I Hear?" "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," "O Holy Night," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "Joy to the World." "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and "Feliz Navidad," and "Grandma Got Ryn Over by a Reindeer" absolutely grate on my last nerve. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is cool because Barenaked Ladies covered it in 2004, Bad Religion covered it in 2013, and my favorite cover of this song is a tie between Ronnie James Dio's and Rob Halford's! "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is beautiful! Whatever your tastes, ancient, traditional, contemporary or praise band, raise a cup of hot cocoa to Christmas carols!

We hired Shuffle Play DJ for my daughter's sweet 16. The owner is extremely friendly and reliable…read more He always sends two people to DJ(him being one of them). They are professional, reliable and go above and beyond any DJ I've hired for previous parties. They played all the right music and the kids never left the dance floor. I would absolutely recommend this company!

Our daughter just turned one and my husband wanted a blow-out party. With 80 people attending and…read more20 under the age of 12 (most between 0-7), it could be quite difficult to please the crowd. Not only did they play great music for the adults, the kids were up and dancing, too! They tailored the playlist to coincide with the activities: food service, dessert, downtime. They even indulged me and played Baby Shark. They were punctual, professional, and a pleasure. I suggest them for any event, big or small.

Being a self described off-beat bride I wanted a mobile brass band to escort the entire wedding…read moreparty from NYC's City Hall where we were married across the Brooklyn Bridge to our reception at The Pines in Brooklyn http://www.thepinesbk.com/. I found these guys on Gig Master and really lucked out. https://www.gigmasters.com/brass-band/street-beat Jeff and the Street Beat Brass Band created the most memorable and joyous experience for our wedding party, guests, locals and tourists as they escorted us across the bridge and played for another hour at the wedding reception during cocktail hour. Jeff and his band were super-accommodating, discussing with us exactly what we wanted all within our budget. Moreover, having the Street Beat Brass Band as part of our celebration was, to us, what makes this great city of ours so unique and special--the delight on the faces of our wedding party, the NYPD, the Mr. Softee Ice Cream truck guy and all the people we encountered along the route over the bridge, in Dumbo and on the F and R train surpassed our expectations. Book these guys if you want to surprise and delight your guests at your next event and want to create a lasting impression.

From the owner: This New Orleans style strolling brass band will make your wedding or party an event your guests…read morewill always remember. Whether it's Funk, Dixieland, Jazz, Latin, Gospel, Klezmer or Polka. As seen on ABC, NBC, NY1 and more TV. Opened for the NY Philharmonic, toured abroad for the US State Department. Street Beat Brass adds much more than a typical band to create the atmosphere you desire. We specialize in our mobility, as we are strolling horns and drums musicians untethered to electric chords, amps, stages, etc. We can lead a second line parade, create a theme of Mardi Gras, the Swing era, Roaring 20's and more. Also great for any corporate function, surprise, flash mob, indoor or outdoor setting. Call for a free quote!