Katie
Wedding: 3/24/12
East Coast was such a pleasure to work with for our March 2012 wedding. Even though they are based out of Long Island NY, they traveled over 2 hours to play at our wedding outside of Philadelphia PA! We saw them a few times in NYC after we booked them and before our wedding, and could not wait for our big day. Paul is super helpful and responsive and made sure to iron out all the pre-wedding day details with us, including ceremony and cocktail hour music. Lynda, the female lead and MC of the night was so friendly and reached out to us as well beforehand to create a timeline of music and how things would flow throughout the night. The band was amazing and had the dance floor packed the entire night. They play a wide range of music, so everyone no matter what age will have something to dance to throughout the night. My guests are still raving about East Coast (they do mash-ups!!), and I can't wait to go see them again when they play in NYC.
Kathryn
Wedding: 11/19/11
I highly recommend this band!! Everything was great - from planning with them before the wedding and especially the day of the wedding! We had Lynda as our MC and lead singer - she is great!! Sooo personable and energetic! The band had the entire dance floor packed from the begining of the night and sounded excellent. During our wedding so many people complimented me on what a great band we had chosen - people are still telling us how great the music was! I was so happy with this vendor - they will not disappoint and were worth every penny! My husband and I are looking forward to hearing them play at their other venues.
RosenblumM
Wedding: 9/4/11
We were ecstatic with East Coast Music at our daughter's wedding September 4, 2011!!! Paul anticipated every need both at our conference before the wedding and at the wedding where he ran a spectacular event!!! The Band also provided great back-up for our friend's guest spot as drummer, making him feel so comfortable and happy. The dance floor was rocking!!! Kudos to Paul and the Band and thank you for a sensational party!!!
msphoneone
Wedding: 8/27/11
I highly recommend East Coast Band. The wedding was on August 2, 2011 during Hurricane Irene. Not only did they show up, but they made the wedding. In the midst of a wedding party gone wrong, they showed up prepared to do their best and did....They were the only part of the wedding we didn't have to worry about.
DSElk
Wedding: 7/2/11
In all the weddings we’ve attended, we’ve never seen guests abandoned the first dinner course to dance. The band created such a lively, classy and pleasurable atmosphere that no one could stay sitting in his or her seat.
The band members are so talented. It was amazing how they were able to play such a wide variety of music, from classical arrangements during the ceremony to jazz during the cocktail hour and then to classic and modern tunes during the reception. We were so happy with their choice of music. It was always tasteful and moreover, left piles of shoes along the edges of the dance floor.
Music was very important to us and they exceeded our expectations in helping to create the atmosphere we desired for our wedding. The East Coast Band brought an element of style and elegance to our wedding that no disc jockey could ever have done. One of the best decisions we made was choosing this band for our wedding and by far was the most entertaining and enjoyable aspect of the night.
*Kathleen*
Wedding: 5/28/11
My close friend used East Coast for her wedding in 8/2008, I LOVED them! I was so dissappointed I couldn't get them for my wedding because they were booked, but I figured I would still write a review on how great they were. They had the whole wedding dancing, LOVED them!
cole1438
Wedding: 5/14/11
East Coast Band was by far, the best part of my wedding. I can't count how many compliments I received for having such a lively, talented, amazing, professional, and classy band at my wedding. Also important to note, they were definitely very fair in terms of pricing. For my husband and I, music was by far the most important component on our wedding. We wanted our party to be a PARTY, not a stuffy boring wedding show. East Coast Band delivered an AMAZING party. It was amazing to see how they were able to keep the crowd entertained, dancing, and enjoying the night. I couldn't ask for anything more from them. GREAT BAND!!! They get my 100% recommendation.
Carmen n Guy
Wedding: 5/13/11
The perfect band for your reception is definitely East Coast. In addition to all the traditional wedding songs, they mix in every song that you and your guests want to hear. They even learned songs with a Latin beat to make Carmen's family feel at home. Wait till you get your proofs back. Our photographer really captured the energy of the band and their passion. If you are a bride and groom that like to dance and want to give your friends and family an evening they wont soon forget East Coast will deliver. Everytime we look at those proofs and we see the lead singers in the middle of the dance floor singing with our nieces, and nephews and everytime we see our guests they all say the same thing you had a Great Band! Thank You Paul. Thank you East Coast.
We have some grest pictures to send you!
christina
Wedding: 5/1/11
Great dance band; plays variety of musical genres.
David
Wedding: 2/26/11
My wife and I hired East Coast Band for our wedding this past February. We were completely blown away by their quality, professionalism, talent, and sheer fun-factor. We worked with Paul to schedule everything and he was fantastic. Not only a really good guy, but also very honest and professional about setting expectations and working with us on the details. The band played our ceremony and cocktail hour in addition to the reception. We extended the entire wedding by one hour, and the group was right there with great energy all night.
We worked with Paul to set the music lineup for each part of the event. He gave us their song sheet, which is very extensive, but also dusted off a handful of other options we requested. Everything sounded fantastic. If you're thinking of them for your ceremony, have no fear. They played a very tasteful guitar and a piano combo, which was really appropriate. They had a sax and guitar for cocktails and that also went off perfectly. An important element here is that East Coast knew our venue (Bourne Mansion), and was able to set up and break down their equipment quickly and effeciently as necessary.
As to the band's performance, we cannot say enough. My wife and I consider East Coast to be the gold standard for wedding bands, and would recommend them without question to anyone looking for a top notch group. We've been to many weddings in addition to our own, and no other event's music has come remotely close. And I'm not just saying that because it was our own big day. The most telling piece of evidence we have was provided by our guests. Numerous married couples came up to us, raving about East Coast, wishing they could get married again just so they could hire this band. Lots of our guests told us they hadn't been to a wedding where everyone was up to dance so quickly. I've read that remark in other reviews here, and it is absolutely the case. Needless to say, we obviously agree. The band drove a fantastic event all night long!
If you're planning your wedding, contact Paul at East Coast immediately. They are the best wedding band we have ever seen at any event anywhere in the United States!
dd
Wedding: 11/1/10
For my husband and I music was one of the most important items that had to be the best for our wedding. The moment i heard this classy but yet modern band play I knew right then and there that I HAD TO HAVE THEM at my wedding!!!! I have never heard a band that played every song requested to the note and beyond-THE EAST COAST BAND IS A MUST HAVE AT YOUR WEDDING!!! My 92 yearold grandmother got up and danced and raved about the music. Each band member is professional but yet an entertainer and fun to watch-ONCE AGAIN A MUST HAVE!!!!!! 5.0 is to low to rate them I would give them a 10!!!!
Jim
Wedding: 10/30/10
They were outstanding and our guests always mention the band first when asked what they liked most about my daughter's wedding. They can play an array of musical genres and they possess the unique ability to adapt their song list to the 'mood' of the crowd. I would recommend them without question
redwhiske
Wedding: 7/2/10
East Coast played at my wedding in July 2010 and they were exceptional! I received countless complements during and after the wedding about how great the band was. Our dance floor was packed from their first song to their last, and we got some great pictures out of it!
Of course, what the guests don't see is the pre-planning madness that every bride endures. East Coast were so easy to work with during that time. Whenever I had questions or concerns, I always felt comfortable calling up the band manager and talking with him. And, I always hung up the phone feeling like I was listened to, like I got something out of it and I wasn't an annoying bridezilla.
If you are considering East Coast, I strongly recommend going to see them play at a non-wedding gig. After seeing them play, I was 100% convinced that they were the right group to go with. Before I went I was deciding between a DJ and a band. I had seen a few bands and I wasn't convinced that the extra cost was worth it. After seeing East Coast, I realized that the other bands I saw were not worth it, but East Coast definitely was.
JuneBride2010
Wedding: 6/27/10
An outstanding experience from start to finish! East Coast Band came highly recommended. They have played corporate holiday parties for my company and have played at the weddings of numerous colleagues, so our expectations were definitely high. Paul and company exceeded them! We had a very definite vision and East Coast made it happen. Guests who had to leave early were bemoaning the fact that they couldn't stay longer and enjoy our fabulous band. Five months after our wedding, people are still telling us how great the band was. Paul was a pleasure to work with and was always extremely responsive. We asked for a lot, and it all came together beautifully. If I had to do it all over again, I would start by hiring East Coast.
Megan
Wedding: 7/10/09
My two cousins used this band at their weddings and from the moment I heard them I new I wanted them at my wedding someday. Fast forward almost 10 years later..... They played at my wedding in July and were awesome! We were up on the dance floor the whole reception. I think music is an important part of a wedding, if you agree with this then hire East Coast. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. They are very talented and versatile musicians with a huge repertoire of songs. Like I said, definitely hire this band for your wedding..... it will make the event..... it definitely made my wedding day.
missnoodle
Wedding: 3/21/09
I absolutely had no complaint. They were just so great. We received such a great deal. They were so flexible, as they let my brother play a sax and my father sing for our 1st dance. Every guest danced all night. The music was incredible!!
HappyBride
Wedding: 5/4/08
East Coast Music & Entertainment was top notch to say the least. My sister hired them for her 2004 wedding and the positive feedback was never ending. So as I was planning my wedding, one of the first few calls was to book East Coast Music, even before I booked a venue. The band was outstanding and no guest was left sitting down. They absolutely blew everyone away with their talent. Plus, the entire experience before my wedding day was easy and stress free. I would HIGHLY recommend East Coast Music & Entertainment for any wedding or celebration.
Kiersten
Wedding: 12/28/07
East Coast Band is, by far, the best! Not only are they absolutely phenomenal to work with, they are one of the most talented groups around. We danced all night at my wedding, and my guests couldn't stop talking about East Coast. They made my most magical day a dream come true! Amazing!
Vanessa
Wedding: 12/15/07
I was against the idea of a band at first, because I thought it was old-fashioned. However, this band is PHENOMENAL!! They played songs that were just released weeks ago and sounded exactly like the original artist. They kept everyone up and dancing!
Emily
Wedding: 5/21/11
I first witnessed the East Coast Experience at a friend's wedding. 5 years later, I was proud to say the same for my wedding!
East Coast Band is not only an entertainment powerhouse, but they're also organized and professional behind the scenes. Together, they make any couple's vision a dream come true!
It's been months and we still have guests remark about and ask after East Coast Band.