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!

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.

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’.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Grupo Sabor

Living way up north of almost every border in the Western Hemisphere hasn't inoculated Vermonters against Latin music-it's that seductive. From sizzling salsa and merengue to smooth cha-chas, Grupo Sabor is known for shaking the Yankee foundations of clubs all over Vermont and New York State. Sabor's music is also finding a niche in the Dominican Republic where their originals "El Hombre Enamorao" and "Cuando te Espero" are heard on TV and radio stations.

Brick Park

Brick Park is a Boston based band that has been playing the New England music scene for over ten years. The bands line up consists of Brian Locher, Paul Loura, Julian Morelli, Ryan McHugh and Christianne. Brick Park performs as a five piece band with nine piece capabilities. All members of Brick Park are exceptional lead vocalists, which enables the band to cover many genres. Brick Park is a band that is exploding with youthful energy and passion. They take pride in the music that they perform and strive to remain a highly sought after wedding band. From Alternative to Hip Hop, R&B to Country, Rock, Jazz, Acoustic Folk or Indie, Brick Park does it all.

Soul Kitchen

Drawing musical inspiration from the legendary Rhythm and Blues artists of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, Soul Kitchen lays down a groove that sets your feet in motion. With a commitment to the R&B sound, the band employs a four horn section, full rhythm section and male and female vocalists. This instrumentation provides authenticity of sound and enables the band to perform works popularized by male and female artists of the genre from Aretha Franklin and Etta James to Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles.

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...

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.

Eight To The Bar

Drawing its musical influences from American roots music - swing, boogie woogie, rhythm & blues, soul, Motown, - Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by female vocals. With the support of independently-produced albums and videos, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs from Disneyland to Disney World as well as Europe and the Carribean.

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.

Souled Out

Souled Out is a musical ensemble that specializes in the great Motown and Soul sounds. Featuring a three piece vocal section, the group weaves its way through the Motown and 70's soul eras with authentic choreographed dance routines and outstanding musicianship. Not only is Souled Out a sensational listening and dancing experience, it is an awesome visual one as well! The Soul Legends shine through with this stylish and fun show that delivers each performance just like the real thing!

SuperBand

The Superband leans on more contemporary sounds, doing live remix "mash ups" of modern songs by The Killers, Kanye West, Coldplay, Ray LaMontagne, and Fall Out Boy with classics by old school greats James Brown and Marvin Gaye. Featuring a six piece band (expandable up to 8 pieces by adding horns), featuring both male and female vocals, The Superband proves that wearing tuxedo’s isn't as important as having a great modern groove, high energy, and that intangible "edge".

Downtime

With the addition of female singer Tracy, Downtime has become a force to be reckoned with. An R & B underpinning, and a great diversity of vocal and instrumental strength makes Downtime a great choice for your wedding or function. Contact us for a tape and songlist on Downtime.

Soul Sound Revue

Soul Sound Revue performs the greatest hits from the "Motor City Tradition". The band recreates the dynamic vocal harmonies of the classic sixties groups: The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes...and many more from that era. With the popular resurgence of the seventies, Soul Sound Revue currently performs the most popular dance hits of the decade.

Boston Common

Boston Common is the most exciting wedding, private function and club band in New England. Comprised of musicians from the upper echelon of their classes at the Berklee College of Music, Boston Common brings new life into every musical setting. Their performances are always a perfect mix of Pop Rock, R&B and Dance music. Their professionalism and creative talent will ensure that your event will be the success you always envisioned it to be! Boston Common is committed to making every event one to never be forgotten!

Pulse

Pulse Members have been performing together for five years all over New England and Eastern States ( Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania ); Clubs, lounges, weddings,and private functions. Their play list is a masterful blend of jazz, dance, and top 40. Their synergy is unmistakable and infectious... as well as sought after.

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.

Johnson Brothers

The JB's are a club/G.B.(general business) band based in the Boston area. We have performed an average of 200 gigs a year for the last six years, with about 60 of these being weddings or corporate events. The band specializes in bridging the gap between the traditional wedding band and the crazy, high-energy club band. Our strength is that we have a working repertoire of over 1000 songs, from Cole Porter and Louis Armstrong to AC/DC and Kool and the Gang.

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.

Soul City

The chemistry that evolved out of a casual jam session almost a decade ago, has opened the doors for Soul City to become a dynamic force in the Boston Music scene. Soul City's rhythm section, made up of four award winning musicians including band founder Jim Pullano, anchors the band's funky beat. The show becomes an event when the high energy performance of the two dynamic lead vocalists gets the audience singing and dancing right out of their seats.

Joey Leones Chop Shop

Joey is a world renowned guitar player whose stage credits include Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, Sam and Dave, and Bruce Willis. His most recent accomplishments are appearances at the 2005 Montreal Jazzfest, becoming Marshall and Vox endorser, as well as being invited to play at this years Musikmesse in Frankfurt Germany. Joey Leone’s Chop Shop is also one of New York’s City’s top show bands, playing many private functions for some of NY’s elite partygoers in the past year.

Horns In The House

Horns in the House is an 8 piece band with a strong but musically sensitive ensemble sound, energized by punctuating horns and multi vocal blends. A female vocal lead is complimented by four distinct male vocal leads and background harmonies. The horn section includes Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Trombone/Flute and Saxophones. This combination of musicians provides enough variety to cover all styles of music including Swing, R & B, Classic Rock, Disco, Blues and contemporary Top 40.

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.

Big Smoothies

Stop right here! You have the chance to have the wedding of a lifetime! The Big Smoothies are the most entertaining band in the Northeast with dance music for everyone. From the moment your guests enter the room, you’ll be amazed by the “ultimate wedding intro”; a first dance you’ll remember forever, the everyone on the dance floor guarantee, and a hold up your lighter at the end showstopper!! One of America’s top wedding/show bands can be yours!!

Dr. Swing

Retro inspired music…with a modern twist With musician credentials including national touring and recording acts ranging from Moby to Orleans to Patti Page, this eclectic group will give your guests a unique and unforgettable experience. Their repertoire ranges from 30’s swing to current dance music. Instrumentation consists of upright bass, violin, guitar, drums, and male and female vocalists. The group has some of Hudson Valley’s most admired and in demand session players.

Saints of Swing

SAINTS OF SWING specialize in eclectic and electric selections of foot-tappin' Swing classics and Hot N' Cool Jazz served up however you like it - from spicy New Orleans Dixieland style (complete with a dancin' tuba player!) to elegant NYC sizzlers. Motown, R&B, Ballroom, and even Gospel, Latin, and Klezmer classics! A 7-piece ensemble featuring the great vocalist, Miss Rene Bailey, who has performed with such stars as Louis Armstrong, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Peg Leg Bates and Paul Anka.