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...what you see (and hear), is what you get -- check it out!

Bills Toupee

Hudson Valley's #1 most recommended dance/cover band! No props, no cheesy stuff, no excessive emceeing. Just the right music, played at the right volume, at the right time. Generations of great dance music that sounds like the original artists performing live. From Footloose to Funkytown, Motown to Maroon 5, a cappella to Amazed, Bon Jovi to Build Me Up Buttercup, Sweet Caroline to swing, disco to Devil Went Down to Georgia, this band has got something for everyone! All performed with contagious enthusiasm guaranteed to keep the dance floor movin’ and groovin’.

Jon Bates Band

THE JON BATES BAND has entertained at hundreds of conventions, festivals, weddings, and corporate events. THE JON BATES BAND makes a party come alive! They generate great excitement and energy! They inspire people to have fun and Dance! This is a band that can satisfy any musical appetite. Their diverse repertoire, which includes Rock, Jazz, Latin, Rhythm & Blues, Motown, Top-40 hits from the 50's through the 90's, Traditional Swing, Romantic Ballads, Country, Folk, Ethnic Music, & more.

Heartbeat Dance Band

Voted The Best of The Knot.com for 2007 & 2008! With an incredible song list, exceptional musicianship, 6 lead vocalists, hot horns, & a jammin' rhythm section, Heartbeat Dance Band offers the absolute best in live entertainment. DJs & MCs can also be integrated with your live entertainment. This group has garnered over 10 years of unsolicited rave reviews, including the editor of Modern Bride Magazine. They are available for weddings, corporate and special events in the NY, CT, and NJ areas.

Big Kahuna

With or without horns, Big Kahuna is has an incredibly wide selection of dance songs from the 40's to the present, all delivered with a ton of enthusiasm and fun! Because of their experience in the business, they have the knowledge and flexibility to see that your affair goes smoothly from pre-planning to any last minute changes. If you think you can't afford a band, think again! Their fees are quite affordable and compare to any other form of entertainment, including DJ's.

Common Ground Orchestra

The Common Ground Orchestra provides quality entertainment for all occasions. Although based in the New York’s Hudson Valley, we continually perform throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Common Ground draws from a repertoire of over 1300 songs from every era and style. Your entertainment needs will determine the number of musicians. Additionally, we provide Band /DJ packages for the best of both worlds. Furthermore, the Common Ground Orchestra is fully insured.

Dean Scala

Somewhat of a rarity in the world of wedding bands, Dean Scala is both a successful solo artist as well as an experienced guitarist and lead vocalist. For over 10 years performing throughout the Hudson Valley, NYC, & NJ areas, they are adept at pleasing all age groups. Now in their early 30's, Dean and Co. are pleased to find a growing number of couples to be among their peers. With 300 tunes to choose from, Dean Scala’s energy and originality will have your dance floor screaming for more!

U4EA

YOU JUST FOUND A GREAT WEDDING BAND! Simply put, U4EA plays the music that you want to hear and party to. They truly enjoy playing at weddings and have fun doing it! And that comes through in their performance. With 2 female and 3 male vocalists, U4EA has the diversity in vocals and repertoire to please everyone. They’ve got a great live sound will amaze your guests and enhance your party experience. U4EA is also very reasonably priced and will always try to work within your budget.

Groove Syndicate

The Groove Syndicate is upstate New York's hottest female fronted and horn loaded Dance/Party band. With a uniquely versatile line-up of expert musicians, Groove Syndicate perform your favorite music with the style and precision you expect, and generate the excitement to entice any crowd into moving and 'groovin'. Their sound is a tasty blend of memorable Motown, Disco divas, a tad of techno, and the big hits of today.

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.

TS ENSEMBLE

We cater to music from "Sinatra to today's dance craze." TS ENSEMBLE 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...

Good For The Soul

Good for the Soul is a dynamic and talented group of musicians that have been playing together as a team for over 10 years. Their musical trademark is expressed through the unique talents; pulsating groove and rhythms, shimmering lead vocals, meticulous blend of vocal harmonies,and downright funky horn sections. The experience and genuine love of their profession can be felt in each and every performance.

The Karen Lawrence Band

Dedicated to providing you with the very best in live music, with over 2,000 live performances to their credit. The repertoire begins with the standards of Glen Miller, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. The 70’s/80’s bring you classics from Van Morrison, James Brown, Aretha and the B52's. The disco era hits of Donna Summer, KC, Barry White, Earth, Wind & Fire and The Jackson's. The 90’s include selections by Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews and Rascal Flatts.

Love Bomb

This 6-piece ensemble features super hot guitar, keyboards bass and drums, and three different vocalists. A fun and incredibly tight band performing a both quirky and friendly combination of rock and R&B hits, Love Bomb is a terrific option for functions and weddings. Winner of the Valley Advocate Newpapers readers poll for best cover band in 2002, Love Bomb plays for consistently super satisfied weddings and function clients all over New England and beyond.

Hot House

With a distinct style all their own, HotHouse sets any stage on fire. This is a band that's able to kick out tunes across a wide spectrum: from dance and rock to swing and standards. Great music makes a great party. Whether you're having an intimate affair or a grand celebration, HotHouse can meet all your musical needs.