New York Wedding Bands - Capital Region

Capitol Premier Players

We cater to music from "Sinatra to today's dance craze." Capitol Premier has been catering to Gala's and Weddings for over 24 years. Our extensive repertoire allows us to personalize each event to suit you and your guests. We welcome the opportunity to work with you and create a time to remember...

Music Box

Music Box plays the music YOU want to hear and dance to. This extremely versatile high energy band is sure to spark an evening of entertainment with their spectacular mix of music from todays hottest dance hits to yesterdays favorites. And this girl can rap! Performing tight non-stop music sets that always include crowd involvement, they’ll make your party unforgettable and most of all... FUN! With their extensive repertoire, Music Box can customize every event to fit the crowd they’re performing for. You name it, they play it!

The Miles Band

Peter Miles has assembled a group of top-flight musicians with years of experience working together in Vermont and throughout New England to make a truly fabulous band. The MILES Band deftly performs musical styles ranging from jazz instrumentals, through classic rhythm and blues, Motown, rock and pop dance classics from the 50s to current day! The Miles Band’s ability to adapt to varying audiences is just one more reason why customers love the band. Peter Miles plays elegant, solo acoustic music for ceremonies, and The MILES Band transitions smoothly through cocktail & dinner sets of jazz and folk-rock hits, to dance-able pop, rock, disco and funk. This band is sure to provide thoroughly enjoyable entertainment for you and all of your guests. Whether you are booking a corporate party, festival, nightclub, or wedding reception, The MILES Band makes it a fantastic, memorable event.

Bills Toupee

Winner of Best of THE KNOT 2010 & Wedding Wire.com 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Bride’s Choice Awards™! 5 vocalists offer unparalleled vocal diversity and harmonies. Their incredible live sound is controlled wirelessly via ipad by their sound engineer. This is a dance/cover band with a diverse song list covering generations of great music to dance to from today’s hits back , with a big dose of the 80’s. They have been The Hudson Valley’s most recommended band by caterers, photographers, and satisfied clients for over 10 years.

The Play

Somewhat of a rarity in the world of wedding bands, The Play has had success as both original artists and as a popular wedding band. With over 300 songs to channel their stage energy and originality through, this group will have your dance floor packed all night! Available as the four-piece core band, or with any combination of their female vocalist, sax, and DJ/emcee, they’ve got a great line up to keep any party hopping!

BK Orchestra

BK Orchestra, a 2012 Bride’s Choice Award by Wedding Wire! BK Orchestra is an 8 piece versatile group with fronting male and female vocalists, trumpet, sax, and rhythm section. Their song list is extensive and gets larger every week. Without a doubt they keep the dance floor moving. With a reputation as a top-notch vocal band with a great sound, tight harmonies and a fun stage presence, BK Orchestra is one of Hudson Valley’s most recommended wedding band by caterers, photographers, brides & grooms.

Skin Tight

We book a myriad of great bands here at Best Bands, but feel that Skin Tight is the finest group in the northeast. Skin Tight is a group loaded with super talent. The finest singers and musicians from New York City. While other bands spend hours in the studio getting their demos just right, Skin Tight offers you song samples that are completely live! The band members of Skin Tight have played with: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Blood Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power, Mary J Blige, Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, Bruce Springsteen, Bobby Brown, Gladys Knight, and many more! Band leader Chris Fischer is also an arranger for the house band and orchestra on American Idol! <br /> <strong><a href=’http://skintightmusic.com/’>Visit the Skin Tight Website</a></strong>

Upstate Heat

With a specialty in contemporary pop music and a light show that will make your wedding the most engaging event you could imagine, Upstate Heat puts on a show you and your guests will never forget. Upstate Heat’s primary goal is always to bring the party. Boasting a line-up of ace musicians that have spent time working for major record labels, the band brings a level of talent and professionalism matched by few.

A House On Fire

An extraordinary 6 piece band with two incredible female vocalists, and Jay Burwick, the lead vocalist/bass player from RAQ. With A House On Fire the accent is on making your event as fun and memorable as possible, bringing everyone together through music. Phrases like this are often loosely tossed around, but AHOF makes this their mission. The band will go seamlessly from a brand new tune like "Good Feeling", to a Pfish song, to a fun oldie like, "C’mon, Eileen", right into a kickin’ Bon Jovi number, followed by a timeless Michael Jackson favorite or the latest Jason Aldean tune. Seems crazy, but it sure works, and audiences love it. Take advantage of the band’s ability to deliver all styles from jam, to reggae, to pop, R & B, country, rock, as well as acoustic music. The band is happy to play to your tastes, emphasizing certain styles, and leaving others out if you prefer. The AHOF songlist is always topped off with killer, hip, recognizable, dance tunes, but there is a ton of depth to their tune list. AHOF looks to have every audience dancing and partying like crazy, and every once in a while find themselves with a tear in their eye as the band brings out the emotion of the moment.

The JB Band

JB AND THE BAND is the ultimate party band and the perfect choice for anyone who loves to dance, feel good, and have a great time! Featuring a supreme blend of incredible world class musicians and vocalists, they perform an amazing repertoire of great music in all genres, and will customize playlists for ceremonies, cocktail hours and your main event music based on your personal favorites and musical preferences.

The Reporters

The Reporters offer both male and female lead singers, a sizzling 3 piece horn section, and an "I can feel it in my toes" rhythm section! A wide variety of styles; R&B, Rock n’ Roll, Soul, Reggae, Oldies, Pop, Standards, you name it ... tthey play it! And they bring energy, humor, and fun to every show! The Party Never Stops. Even during a short break they’ll provide your party with their own party/dance mixes that includes all your favorites. Great vocals, long partying sets and a packed dance floor - whatever the occasion – The Party Starts Here!

BT Orchestra

BT Orchestra is an explosive high energy 9 piece party band playing your favorites from the 60’s to today. From Rock, Pop, Funk, Classic to Hip Hop, you will not be able to resist getting out of your seat to dance! Featuring the sweet and soulful sounds of both male & female lead vocalists, a powerful 3 piece horn section, & a tight grooving rhythm section. From the moment they hit the stage to the very last note, BT plays one hit after the next and brings the party to the next level!

KSW

This NYC based 10 piece dance band specializes in classic soul music with a hip, youthful edge. 3 horns, 3 beautiful front singers, and a hot rhythm section. Rounding out their repertoire with pop, rock, and hip-hop, they’ll work with you to craft the perfect night of great dance music. Their pitch is simple: "We’re young, we’re energetic, and we throw an unbeatable dance party with electrifying stage presence at a great price!" So if you want a bold, sassy, and stylish band to ignite the dance floor at your party, look no further!

Amaretto

Amaretto brings the excitement of a authentic club band to the intimacy of a private event. The group has been featured at major venues in Washington, DC, Baltimore, New York, Richmond, Nashville, and Chicago. Amaretto has appeared with Winonna Judd, The Four Tops, The Spinners, and the Pointer Sisters. This uniquely talented dance band includes two dynamic lead vocalists and full horn and rhythm sections. Led by New York musical director and bassist David Fletcher, all of members of Amaretto are sought-after recording session players.

Limelight

Limelight is an exciting young band comprised of talented, experienced professionals with years of experience entertaining in all types of venues...from rock clubs to the finest catering halls in the tri-state area. The accent with Limelight is on fun, current and recent dance/party music that will make your function rock!

Rendition

The most common feedback we get from this band is: ENERGY! We often hear that the demo recordings simply can’t capture the contagious energy this band gives off in live performance. This, a great danceable pop music repertoire, and the experience of hundreds of successful weddings over the years, is what makes this group of wedding pros a sure crowd pleaser. Superb vocal harmonies, two dynamic female vocalists, saxophone, and a rich dose of pop music we all grew up with is what defines RENDITION.

Rhythm Rockets

Their name says it all. The Rhythm Rockets launch the dance floor sky high with their super charged rockin’ rhythms. From the Beatles to James Brown these Vermont Music Scene veterans have all the fuel needed for make any event memorable .Great musicians with great voices what more could you ask for.