Combining years of experience with youthful energy, East Coast has that magic mix of skills and repertoire that keeps guests and audiences engaged. A family of full time musicians who play together multiple times weekly, we have the flexibility to provide live music for any situation.
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60 customer reviews
Maria-Cristina
I had the joy of working with East Coast Band for my wedding last weekend. The band was by far the most complimented aspect of what I thought was an amazing wedding day. They are so talented and brought so much energy to the dance floor. I wanted some Spanish music to honor my mother’s heritage and they were able to incorporate a Latin American musician, Nick Cabrera, to make that happen. The dance floor was packed from the moment they started playing until the very end. I can’t recommend them enough! More...
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Erika Sensbach
The Best Wedding Decision We Made! If you want a wedding where the dance floor is packed from start to finish, look no further than East Coast Band. We first experienced their incredible energy at the NYAC and knew right then and there that we had to have them for our big day. They did not disappoint. Our guests are still reaching out to tell us they were the best band they have ever seen. A huge shoutout to Big Mike, who is a total showstopper, his talent and stage presence are unmatched. What we loved most was seeing guests of all ages out there dancing the night away. The energy was high, the music was flawless, and the dance floor was never empty. Thank you, East Coast Band, Paul, Melissa, and Big Mike, for making our night unforgettable! More...
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Diana Latti
We chose TMA Band for our wedding day and truly wish we could do it all over again because it was that perfect. Dom is a huge part of what makes TMA so special. He is not only incredibly organized and keeps everything running seamlessly, but he is also part of the band. Every single band member is talented, engaging, and brings nonstop energy. One of my husband’s must-haves was having both a male and female singer, plus horns, and TMA delivered beyond expectations. Having both vocalists meant every genre and song sounded amazing, and the horns took the energy to another level and made the night completely unforgettable. We had cello and piano for the ceremony, sax and keys for cocktail hour, and then the full band with a DJ for the reception. This was hands down the best decision. It allowed us to play everything we wanted without any lulls, and the dance floor stayed packed all night. This is not your typical traditional wedding band. They were also incredibly accommodating. They helped coordinate and execute a surprise voiceover from me to my husband during the ceremony, which went perfectly and made the moment even more special. They played all of our must-have songs and even learned a few new ones for our dances. One of the funniest moments of the night was when they brought our friend on stage. He lives for karaoke and Taylor Swift, and they made it such a fun, unforgettable moment. The band members are constantly on the dance floor with their solos. It is a full-on show, not just background music. They also surprised us with a highlight video, which meant so much since we didn’t have a videographer and now have something we will cherish forever. The entire day ran flawlessly. The ceremony and reception stayed perfectly on track, there were zero hiccups, and we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. You truly get what you pay for, and our wedding would not have been the same without them. We can’t recommend TMA Band enough. They absolutely exceeded every expectation. More...
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Shannon
We had the East Coast Band play at our Wedding in September and we have nothing but great things to say! The dance floor was packed all night, the music was amazing and our guests still are raving about how much they loved the band. We worked with CC and Tom to set up everything and they made the process smooth & easy! More...
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steve Nothel
East Coast by far are the best wedding band I have experienced. When our daughter got engaged the first thing my wife said was "who did our friends have for their sone wedding they were the best" So many people we know have had East coast and EVERYONE raves about them. They have a great mix of music and with horn section can play anything. If you want a band that will keep people of all ages on the dance floor this is your band!! More...
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Matthew
ECB was amazing for our wedding. They were super responsive from the start, very organized on the business side of things, and absolutely rocked the show at the wedding. We gave them songs we liked which was great, though they knew the ones to get the crowd going and everyone had a blast. we used them for the after party as well as they brought a DJ for us once they wrapped up, who was awesome as well. if you live in NJ or NY and are looking for a band, ECB is a must you wont regret them. So talented and fun. More...
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Kerry
We hired East Coast Band for our 225-person outdoor tented wedding this September, and they had EVERYONE on their feet the entire night. We worked with CC, the lead singer and producer, and she and the crew created the most incredible atmosphere. Their talent is unmatched, and it’s clear they genuinely love what they do. They made our night so special—we couldn’t have asked for more! More...
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Jillian
We heard East Coast Band at two of our closest family/friends' weddings, and they were on the top of our list to try to book for our wedding. Our guests and we couldn't have had a better time. Their sound in the barn was off the charts and the dancing didn't stop. Our guests said the song list was perfect. We worked with CC as the band producer and leader, and she was extremely attentive and accommodating to all of our requests and needs while planning and also during the wedding. She was very easy going and made us feel calm and at ease when reviewing our song requests and the venue accommodations. Her voice and range is also a highlight of the performance. Other singers and musicians who performed were Shotime, Amos, and Brendan, and they were all incredible and turned the party up for us! We got so many compliments how awesome the band was, and we were so thrilled with the turn out on the dance floor. More...
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Carly
JUST DO IT!!!! Went to 2 weddings that used East Coast and knew we had to have them at our wedding. It was the best decision we ever made. The music was outstanding, the perfect mix of oldies and modern music, and they listened to what songs we definitely did not want playing at our wedding. Paul and the band members were so helpful and made it smooth sailing. 10/10 would recommend! They do a great job of getting everyone on the dance floor and keeping them there. More...
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Carly Scarlato
Went to 2 weddings that used East Coast and knew we had to have them at our wedding. It was the best decision we ever made. The music was outstanding, the perfect mix of oldies and modern music, and listened to what songs I definitely did not want playing! Paul and the band members were so helpful and made it smooth sailing. 10/10 would recommend! More...
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Corinne
We cannot say enough amazing things about East Coast Band! We got married in July 2025 at Giorgio’s in Baiting Hollow and used East Coast Band. We had sax and piano for our cocktail hour, and we had 9-pieces for our reception. CC was our producer, and Eartley, Tom, and KT also led songs. During our search for a band, we were looking for a group that was experienced, allowed us to see them live, and played music that kept guests of all ages dancing all night. First, East Coast’s expertise made the whole night as smooth as could be. Throughout the planning process, we had calls with CC and Tom. They were always so kind and confident in their work. Prior to the wedding, CC scheduled a call with my fiance and I. She reviewed all the night’s details with us. She also asked about us and our guests to ensure the requested songs were tailored to our crowd. One of the best recommendations CC had was how to structure the evening to keep the energy up. Guests specifically complimented how seamlessly the events of the night flowed into one another. Secondly, in our search for a band, it was important to us to have a group that we could see playing in a wedding setting or live. We loved that East Coast had videos from weddings they’d played on their website. It was clear how upbeat, talented, and engaging they were. Additionally, East Coast plays live gigs regularly, so my family had the chance to see them twice before the wedding day. They were just as amazing in-person as they were in the online videos. Lastly, East Coast played such a wide variety of music that kept guests dancing all night. One of our favorite memories from the night was seeing people from different parts of our lives on the dance floor. East Coast played music that included every generation from friends to grandparents. Additionally, it felt like East Coast didn’t take a break all night long. CC perfectly aligned “breaks” with dinner and dessert being served. A dance set was never interrupted by a break, it just effortlessly flowed into the next part of the evening. Guests complimented the quality of the music, each vocalist’s unique style, and the sing-along quality of the songs. The dance floor was full all night long. Guests are still raving about our band, and honestly so are we!! We couldn’t have been in better hands. I highly recommend East Coast Band for anyone looking for an experienced band that brings the best energy and will have guests of all ages dancing all night. More...
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Corinne Scannell
We cannot say enough amazing things about East Coast Band! We got married in July 2025 at Giorgio’s in Baiting Hollow and used East Coast Band. We had sax and piano for our cocktail hour, and we had 9-pieces for our reception. CC was our producer, and Eartley, Tom, and KT also led songs. During our search for a band, we were looking for a group that was experienced, allowed us to see them live, and played music that kept guests of all ages dancing all night. First, East Coast’s expertise made the whole night as smooth as could be. Throughout the planning process, we had calls with CC and Tom. They were always so kind and confident in their work. Prior to the wedding, CC scheduled a call with my fiance and I. She reviewed all the night’s details with us. She also asked about us and our guests to ensure the requested songs were tailored to our crowd. One of the best recommendations CC had was how to structure the evening to keep the energy up. Guests specifically complimented how seamlessly the events of the night flowed into one another. Secondly, in our search for a band, it was important to us to have a group that we could see playing in a wedding setting or live. We loved that East Coast had videos from weddings they’d played on their website. It was clear how upbeat, talented, and engaging they were. Additionally, East Coast plays live gigs regularly, so my family had the chance to see them twice before the wedding day. They were just as amazing in-person as they were in the online videos. Lastly, East Coast played such a wide variety of music that kept guests dancing all night. One of our favorite memories from the night was seeing people from different parts of our lives on the dance floor. East Coast played music that included every generation from friends to grandparents. Additionally, it felt like East Coast didn’t take a break all night long. CC perfectly aligned “breaks” with dinner and dessert being served. A dance set was never interrupted by a break, it just effortlessly flowed into the next part of the evening. Guests complimented the quality of the music, each vocalist’s unique style, and the sing-along quality of the songs. The dance floor was full all night long. Guests are still raving about our band, and honestly so are we!! We couldn’t have been in better hands. I highly recommend East Coast Band for anyone looking for an experienced band that brings the best energy and will have guests of all ages dancing all night. More...
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Jessica
East Coast Band was absolutely incredible! They kept the dance floor packed all night and brought so much energy to our wedding. The music selection was perfect for all ages, and they read the crowd beautifully. Our guests are still raving about how fun and lively the reception was thanks to them. Professional, talented, and truly unforgettable—we couldn’t have asked for a better band! Christine was a pleasure to work with as the MC, as well as the other band members Miriam, Drew, Tom, and Kate. Everyone sounded amazing! More...
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Caitlin Bowe
I typically do not write reviews, however I felt absolutely compelled to leave a 5 star review for East Coast Band! I had the pleasure of meeting them at my family members wedding and I was immediately hooked. Never have I seen a dance floor so packed, both with 30 year old’s like myself however equally as packed with individuals who are my parents age as well. The music selection catered beautifully to both generations, was not too loud, and allowed for a celebration where truly everyone enjoyed, danced and no one felt left out based on the style of music played to be left sitting at a table throughout the night. I have gone to many weddings where the DJ plays all music catered to the younger generation, however this leaves others seated at tables with music too loud where they can not even talk at all, just left to sit at the table and watch the dance floor. This is the absolute opposite of what you will get with having East Coast perform on your big day! I was so compelled that a week after attending my family members wedding with East Coast Band performing, I reached out and signed them as well for my own wedding! Besides a packed dance floor, with super talented performers, that all of your guests will rave about I wanted to also take a moment and place emphasis on the character of this company. From its very owner, Paul, who is incredibly professional, kind and does not pressure you into signing with them what so ever! He truly spends his time with you ( was on the phone for one hour) answering your every question and concern to make your day super special. My fiancé and myself are completely overwhelmed by the talent this entire group has to offer. In particular, Big Mike ( performed on American Idol), Kenny, KT and Tom (guitarist) really caught our attention. Not only were all members incredibly talented, but it is worth noting that they are very kind, thoughtful and will bend over backwards to make your day super special. It is an honor for us to have them performing at our wedding and if you are unsure about a vender for music, I am here to say that there is no where else to look than East Coast Band! More...
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Madison Beerbower
**The BEST wedding band — hands down.** We used **East Coast Band** for our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made — maybe *the* best. We actually saw them at a friend’s wedding a few years ago and were so blown away that we said, “We’re booking them for ours someday,” *before we were even engaged*. And they still managed to exceed every expectation. From the first song to the last, they were absolutely incredible. The energy, the talent, the crowd interaction — they had *everyone* on the dance floor all night long, from our friends to our grandparents. Literally every single guest came up to us at some point during the night (and after) to say it was the best band they had *ever* seen at a wedding. And we couldn’t agree more. We spoke with Paul Schuermann before booking, and he was so helpful and informative. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and cares deeply about making each event unforgettable. The band was also super accommodating and made sure every moment of the night felt seamless, exciting, and totally personalized to us. If you're looking for a wedding or event band, *stop your search now* and book **East Coast Band**. They blew our minds, made our wedding unforgettable, and gave us the party of a lifetime. We are forever grateful. **We love you, East Coast Band!!** More...
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Matthew Weitzman
We hired East Coast Music & Entertainment Inc. for our wedding and opted for their incredible 10-piece band. We worked closely with Paul, who is one of the most detailed and thorough people I’ve ever worked with. Paul didn’t miss a beat—pun intended! We were lucky enough to have Paul himself at our wedding, along with Big Mike and Melissa. They were absolutely amazing. I might be biased, but this was hands-down the best wedding band I’ve ever heard. Every guest we spoke to said the same, and several even asked for their contact info for their own weddings! Paul was amazing to work with, making sure everything ran smoothly from our song list to the flow of the evening. Our wedding went into overtime, and Paul and the band committed to staying for us (fees included, but totally worth it). And if you want to see these guys in action before booking, they even play throughout Long Island and NYC—including at Red Lion once a month on a Tuesday night! Thank you, Paul, Big Mike, Melissa, and the entire East Coast Band for an unforgettable night. You truly made our wedding what it was—fun, energetic, and absolutely perfect. More...
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Maddy Soffer
Paul and the rest of the East Coast Band were super easy to work with and incredibly helpful in the lead-up to our wedding. Paul helped coordinate everything with the venue and other vendors we were working with. During the event itself, the band put on amazing show that had our guests dancing and enjoying for the entire evening. Can't recommend them enough! More...
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Max
Paul and the rest of the East Coast Band were super easy to work with and incredibly helpful in the lead-up to our wedding. Paul helped coordinate everything with the venue and other vendors we were working with. During the event itself, the band put on amazing show that had our guests dancing and enjoying for the entire evening. Can't recommend them enough! More...
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Katie Ross
We had East Coast Band play at our wedding at Lands End in Sayville, and they were absolutely phenomenal! From the moment we booked them, we knew we could completely trust them to create the perfect atmosphere, and they exceeded every expectation. They played all the hits and kept the dance floor packed the entire night. Guests of all ages were out there dancing and having the time of their lives. So many friends and family came up to us afterward to rave about how incredible the band was. Their energy, talent, and ability to read the crowd made our reception unforgettable. If you’re planning an event and want a band that will truly bring the party to life, East Coast Band is the one to choose. We can’t recommend them enough! More...
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Kathryn D.
East Coast Band was the highlight of our wedding at Lands End in Sayville! From the first song to the last, they brought an incredible energy that had everyone on their feet. The dance floor was packed all night, and the music was absolutely perfect. They played all the hits we love and kept the party vibe going strong. So many of our guests commented on how amazing the band was. Their timing throughout the night was perfect. They truly made our wedding night everything we dreamed of and more! More...
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Jill L.
East Coast Band went above and beyond to give us an amazing day at Land’s End. They played all different genres of music and they had my entire wedding dancing by the end of the day. Paul accommodated any requests I had ahead of time and the band learned our first song which was “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen. People raved about the band and it honestly made our wedding great. 10x better than a DJ! People are still talking about it months later! Go with East Coast Band! I have gone to see the band play live at Lazy Lobster and at other locations with friends post wedding-that’s how good they are! You will not regret hiring them for one of the best days of your life! More...
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Jill Loveland
East Coast Band went above and beyond to give us an amazing day at Land’s End. They played all different genres of music and they had my entire wedding dancing by the end of the day. Paul accommodated any requests I had ahead of time and the band learned our first song which was “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen. People raved about the band and it honestly made our wedding great. 10x better than a DJ! People are still talking about it months later! Go with East Coast Band! I have gone to see the band play live at Lazy Lobster and at other locations with friends post wedding-that’s how good they are! You will not regret hiring them for one of the best days of your life! More...
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Meredith
We had East Coast Music as our wedding band, and they truly made the night unforgettable! CC and Showtime, the lead singers, brought an amazing energy that kept our guests on the dance floor all night long. CC was also our main contact during planning, and she was fantastic—calm, approachable, and flexible with every request. The music was beyond anything we could have hoped for. They had an incredible range of songs, from Bruce Springsteen to Beyoncé and The Beatles, and they knew exactly how to read the crowd. Every single guest was raving about them, both during the night and for weeks afterward. The band even accommodated a special request to let the bride’s brother sing a couple of songs, which was such a meaningful touch. The dance floor was packed the entire evening, with guests of all ages dancing and singing along. East Coast Music was absolutely the highlight of our wedding, bringing an energy and joy that made the night feel electric. We can’t recommend them enough—if you’re looking for a band that will keep your party alive, this is it! More...
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Molly Milner
We cannot recommend East Coast Band enough! From start to finish, they helped make our wedding day unforgettable. Paul was fantastic to work with – so professional, responsive, and really took the time to understand what we wanted for our big day. Big Mike absolutely nailed it with the playlist! He curated the perfect mix of songs that kept our guests on their feet all night long. Even months after our wedding in August, we still have friends and family talking about how much fun they had and how great the music was. The dance floor was packed the entire night, and they truly set the tone for an epic celebration. If you want a band that will make your wedding the best night ever, East Coast Band is the way to go! Thank you for making our special day even more amazing! More...
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Molly T.
We cannot recommend East Coast Band enough! From start to finish, they helped make our wedding day unforgettable. Paul was fantastic to work with – so professional, responsive, and really took the time to understand what we wanted for our big day. Big Mike absolutely nailed it with the playlist! He curated the perfect mix of songs that kept our guests on their feet all night long. Even months after our wedding in August, we still have friends and family talking about how much fun they had and how great the music was. The dance floor was packed the entire night, and they truly set the tone for an epic celebration. If you want a band that will make your wedding the best night ever, East Coast Band is the way to go! Thank you for making our special day even more amazing! More...
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Taylor Greenberg
We hired East Coast for our wedding at Liberty Warehouse in BK and I can't even describe how amazing they were. Our guests made it a point after the wedding to tell us it was one of the best bands they've ever seen - I don't think anyone sat post dinner the whole night lol. Can't recommend them enough!
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Laura Chao
We could gush on and on about East Coast Band (ECB)! Music and entertainment was one of our top priorities for our wedding, so we wanted to find the perfect match. ECB has a roster of incredibly talented musicians that really know how to work a crowd. This band is the real deal! Working with Paul was a dream — he’s so personable, funny, and kind. It was clear from our first call with him that ECB was the right choice. Not only did we look forward to our calls with him, he was also very responsive and detail oriented throughout the planning process. We ended up engaging ECB for a 10-piece band, DJ, stage lighting, and photo booth. In terms of process, we had an initial call with Paul to discuss our vision and he provided various proposals and pricing options. As we closed in on the wedding, Paul sent several questionnaires to help tailor the sound/overall vibe to our order of events (e.g., band song list, details for the ceremony/cocktail hour/dinner/dance portions of the night, DJ song list, etc.) and coordinated setup specifications with the venue and our wedding planners. Paul and the ECB team accommodated so many of our specific requests (e.g., vocalist duet with a member of our wedding party). Our guests were floored when ECB brought on a vocalist that sang two Chinese love songs (in perfect Mandarin!), and the band even learned to play our last dance song so we closed out the night with bang. So many of our guests have remarked that ECB is the best band they’ve ever seen perform at a wedding. (Mission accomplished!) ECB exceeded all our expectations in terms of professionalism, quality of service, and overall value. We would recommend ECB to others without hesitation, and certainly plan on catching their sets at the Red Lion in the future. Go with ECB if you want a night to remember! More...
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Mike I.
We couldn’t have asked for a better band than East Coast Band for our wedding in the Poconos! They turned our backyard wedding into a full-on concert, and all of our guests have said it was the best band they’d ever seen. Insanely talented vocalists with unmatched energy had our dance floor literally overflowing! Not only did they keep the energy high, but they also fit perfectly into our aesthetic, looking polished and professional for our black-tie wedding. CC, the producer and band leader, was incredible to work with leading up to the wedding and ensured everything flowed seamlessly on the day of. Shotime, Amos, and Sasha exceeded all expectations – Instagram and TikTok do not do them justice! They even captured priceless moments from their perspective on stage, giving us unforgettable memories of the dance floor in full swing. East Coast Band made our wedding epic, and we’d recommend them to anyone looking for a band that will turn your wedding into the best party you’ve ever been to! More...
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Laura C.
We could gush on and on about East Coast Band (ECB)! Music and entertainment was one of our top priorities for our wedding, so we wanted to find the perfect match. ECB has a roster of incredibly talented musicians that really know how to work a crowd. This band is the real deal! Working with Paul was a dream — he’s so personable, funny, and kind. It was clear from our first call with him that ECB was the right choice. Not only did we look forward to our calls with him, he was also very responsive and detail oriented throughout the planning process. We ended up engaging ECB for a 10-piece band, DJ, stage lighting, and photo booth. In terms of process, we had an initial call with Paul to discuss our vision and he provided various proposals and pricing options. As we closed in on the wedding, Paul sent several questionnaires to help tailor the sound/overall vibe to our order of events (e.g., band song list, details for the ceremony/cocktail hour/dinner/dance portions of the night, DJ song list, etc.) and coordinated setup specifications with the venue and our wedding planners. Paul and the ECB team accommodated so many of our specific requests (e.g., vocalist duet with a member of our wedding party). Our guests were floored when ECB brought on a vocalist that sang two Chinese love songs (in perfect Mandarin!), and the band even learned to play our last dance song so we closed out the night with bang. So many of our guests have remarked that ECB is the best band they’ve ever seen perform at a wedding. (Mission accomplished!) ECB exceeded all our expectations in terms of professionalism, quality of service, and overall value. We would recommend ECB to others without hesitation, and certainly plan on catching their sets at the Red Lion in the future. Go with ECB if you want a night to remember! More...
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Victoria J.
No notes. Unqualified ringing endorsement: 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a wedding band. They had every person at our wedding up and dancing the entire time, and so many guests went out of their way to tell us they were the best wedding band they’ve ever seen or heard. From ceremony to cocktail hour and through the entire reception, everyone was flawless. They learned custom music for the ceremony and performed our first dance and parent dances expertly. They incorporated the handful of songs we definitely wanted to hear while avoiding the types of music we didn’t want while also reading the crowd and consistently delivering hits that kept the energy high. CC did a great job as emcee and brought incredible vibes. Paul was a pleasure to work with - extremely kind and always keeping things light. We did not need to micromanage anything as we were confident he had everything under control. He definitely delivered and everything was seamless! More...
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Alyssa Sorrenti
If you’re looking for the perfect band to perform at your wedding, then look no further because East Coast is truly phenomenal! From our consultation to the wedding day, I was blown away with their professionalism. The Band created a set list full of songs that I love while also making sure to include choices that guests of all ages enjoyed. They managed to successfully keep the party going all night long and my guests still haven’t stopped raving about them. Each member of the band is so talented and there to make sure your wedding is one to remember! More...
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Lauren D.
Five stars isn't enough for the East Coast band - they absolutely knocked it out of the park for my wedding. From the set list, the musical talent, the stress free planning, I cannot thank them enough. Paul was absolutely amazing to work with; they added so much to my day, it would not have been the same without them. Trust you're getting an unbelievably talented, fun and worth every penny experience with East Coast!!!! More...
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Erin J.
Live music was one of the things we were most excited about for our wedding, and the best band we've ever heard was East Coast, who performed at the groom's brother's wedding back in 2019. We danced all night then and knew we had to hire the band for our wedding this summer. And they exceeded our high expectations! We received endless compliments about the music East Coast performed (especially star piano player Henry and the two fabulous vocalists) from our family and guests, and the general consensus is that the set list was flawless. John and Paul were great collaborators in advance, taking our tastes into consideration, and we loved the set list so much we asked for it after the fact to keep it as a playlist. The team at East Coast was very professional before and during our event, and they helped us throw a kickass party. We cannot recommend them enough. More...
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Erin Huffer
Live music was one of the things we were most excited about for our wedding, and the best band we've ever heard was East Coast, who performed at the groom's brother's wedding back in 2019. We danced all night then and knew we had to hire the band for our wedding this summer. And they exceeded our high expectations! We received endless compliments about the music East Coast performed (especially star piano player Henry and the two fabulous vocalists) from our family and guests, and the general consensus is that the set list was flawless. John and Paul were great collaborators in advance, taking our tastes into consideration, and we loved the set list so much we asked for it after the fact to keep it as a playlist. The team at East Coast was very professional before and during our event, and they helped us throw a kickass party. We cannot recommend them enough. More...
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Kelsey C
East Coast Band was the best decision that we made for our wedding. The communication was incredibly quick, they were flexible and professional. We had a very mixed crowd from a large group of young people in the 20s, spanning to the older generations, they played music for everyone. Multiple guests shared that they had never been to a wedding where people did not leave the dance floor the entire reception and that is exactly what East Coast Band helped us achieve. There was not one single song, or even one single note, that missed. Most importantly, they were kind. My planner and multiple venue staff shared with me how respectful the entire band was of them on the day of, which is unfortunately not something they often receive in the industry. Melissa was an amazing MC and really felt like she integrated herself into the day in the very best way, making me feel comfortable and like she wasn't a stranger from the start. I wish that I could do my wedding all over again exclusively so I could hire East Coast Band and have the best dance party one more time! More...
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Megan M.
Of all the guests we've spoken to since our June 2024 wedding, every single one of them has mentioned how incredible the East Coast Band was. Friends have already requested their information for their own upcoming weddings. Not only are they super talented, but also incredibly easy to work with, checking in with us leading up to the event, and creating a perfect set for our intergenerational crowd. The dance floor was packed the entire night. (That's not an exaggeration. We've gotten some photos back where not one person is in their seat, including our 94-year-old grandmother!) In addition to hiring the 10-piece band for our reception, the East Coast Band also provided our ceremony music, a jazz trio for our cocktail hour, and a DJ for our after party. They have RANGE. We had selected really traditional, classical songs for our ceremony, everything from disco to country for our reception, and dancehall and throwback hip hop for our after party, and they delivered all night long. A great highlight was the way they performed our first dance song, as well as our parent dances. From the horn section and the rest of the amazing musicians, to the singers, and CC as our MC and bandleader, The East Coast band absolutely made our wedding the most fun night of our lives. More...
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Brittney Schiff
We used East Coast Music & Entertainment Inc, to find and book our wedding Band "Blair's West". Our first option when we inquired about a band with ECE Booking Agent Mason Owen, that band was booked on our wedding date. He asked what we liked about them, and found us a few other options available for our date. Within his suggestions we found Blairs West Band, listened to their wedding song collaboration and fell in love! The band was so helpful and proactive leading up to our wedding date, making sure all the logistics were in place and asking about our song list and special song requests. I was impressed when they learned songs off our special song request just for us! On the day of, they were SO good, very very sweet and made our wedding feel personalized. 10/10 recommend Blairs West Band, booked through East Coast Music & Entertainment. More...
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Emily A.
Hiring East Coast Band was the best decision I made! They had everyone on the dance floor the entire night, and they made this bride's dreams of singing with the band come true! Big Mike, Miriam and Kenny were out of this world, as was the rest of the band. Big Mike did an amazing job emceeing and they all welcomed me to sing and rap with the band...and let my brother-in-law play sax! I can't tell you how many people asked who the band was b/c they were so amazing. Cannot recommend enough!!! More...
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Alexandra L.
If you want to have a memorable and epic wedding, hire East Coast band. They made our wedding! Christine is awesome. She is so easy to work with and kept me calm throughout the entire process. The playlist was fantastic and they really get a sense of what the crowd is like to make sure it's a fun party. Shoutout to Eartley who has a voice of an angel! Magical night! Can't say enough great things about all of them! More...
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Morgan Ward
East Coast band killed our wedding! We have received so many amazing words about how the band brought the best energy and were amazing. Melissa and Paul were easy to work with. They also learned our first dance song. We feel so blessed to have found them at Red Lion in NYC. More...
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Megan Quinn
My husband and I are big live music people, and knew we wanted to book a band. East Coast Band is the best band EVER and a total must book! The entire dance floor was packed the entire night. Everyone (literally everyone) was up dancing and singing all night long. The atmosphere was amazing, the band was SO talented, they were such a highlight. All of our guests left raving about East Coast Band. We haven't stopped hearing "best wedding ever", and East Coast Band is a huge reason why. When they said 'last song' I actually looked at my husband and we both were like "how is it already over"?! We had the 9 piece band, and worked with Tom. Tom was super easy to work with, answered all our questions, and made the process very easy. The day of the wedding, they completely blew away any and all of our expectations. They are SO talented!!! They played the ENTIRE night long, they didn't take one break. We literally danced the entire night, my voice didn't recover until days later. Prior to the wedding they sent out a preference sheet, and they stuck to all our requests and even learned songs we requested. 1000000% book this band to have the best night ever!! More...
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Megan Q.
My husband and I are big live music people, and knew we wanted to book a band. East Coast Band is the best band EVER and a total must book! The entire dance floor was packed the entire night. Everyone (literally everyone) was up dancing and singing all night long. The atmosphere was amazing, the band was SO talented, they were such a highlight. All of our guests left raving about East Coast Band. We haven't stopped hearing "best wedding ever", and East Coast Band is a huge reason why. When they said 'last song' I actually looked at my husband and we both were like "how is it already over"?! We had the 9 piece band, and worked with Tom. Tom was super easy to work with, answered all our questions, and made the process very easy. The day of the wedding, they completely blew away any and all of our expectations. They are SO talented!!! They played the ENTIRE night long, they didn't take one break. We literally danced the entire night, my voice didn't recover until days later. Prior to the wedding they sent out a preference sheet, and they stuck to all our requests and even learned songs we requested. 1000000% book this band to have the best night ever!! More...
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Kate Hayes
East Coast Band made our wedding night! They had everyone on the dance floor the entire night which was a dream come true. We got married at Peconic Bay Yacht Club on the North Fork and they worked seamlessly together. We didn't have a wedding planner and didn't have to worry at all about the band setting up and knowing exactly what to do. Paul is super responsive and honest. Many of our friends and family asked for the band name for their future events. They were awesome! More...
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Kate H.
East Coast Band made our wedding night! They had everyone on the dance floor the entire night which was a dream come true. We got married at Peconic Bay Yacht Club on the North Fork and they worked seamlessly together. We didn't have a wedding planner and didn't have to worry at all about the band setting up and knowing exactly what to do. Paul is super responsive and honest. Many of our friends and family asked for the band name for their future events. They were awesome! More...
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Maureen Cave
Paul and the band performed for our NYC wedding at the Essex House and I cannot recommend enough!!! Absolutely CRUSHED it. The amount of messages I've gotten from guests, in the week(s) following, flooding my inbox with the BEST things to say about these guys is honestly hard to keep up with! We had a bit of a different song list we were hoping for...they not only took it on, while maintaining our expectations in a reasonable and professional manner, but they blew every song out of the park - mix was mostly classic rock (heavy on Bruce and horn songs) but really all over the spectrum (ample Sinatra, Shania Twain and even a number of niche Irish Pub drinking songs mixed in for our Galway family in town). They even let my one cousin perform with them and sing Steve Earle's "Galway Girl"! Best version of "Livin on a Prayer" and "Jersey Girl" we'd ever heard (coming from a huge Irish NJ based fam of Boss and JBJ Lovers....that's a praise like no other and not given lightly) The best way I could sum these guys is in two recaps: 1) There were people on the dance floor (all night, at that) that I/my parents have never seen even bounce along at a single wedding in the past (and we've had many in our fam) 2) My dad, who's seen over 1000 live concerts (including 15+ of the Stones alone), and two of my professional musician cousins all unanimously voted East Coast to be the best live band they'd ever seen (as in best of ANY bands, not just wedding, that they've seen in 60+ years of shows) BOOK IMMEDIATELY! :-) More...
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Maureen K.
Paul and the band performed for our NYC wedding at the Essex House and I cannot recommend enough!!! Absolutely CRUSHED it. The amount of messages I've gotten from guests, in the week(s) following, flooding my inbox with the BEST things to say about these guys is honestly hard to keep up with! We had a bit of a different song list we were hoping for...they not only took it on, while maintaining our expectations in a reasonable and professional manner, but they blew every song out of the park - mix was mostly classic rock (heavy on Bruce and horn songs) but really all over the spectrum (ample Sinatra, Shania Twain and even a number of niche Irish Pub drinking songs mixed in for our Galway family in town). They even let my one cousin perform with them and sing Steve Earle's "Galway Girl"! Best version of "Livin on a Prayer" and "Jersey Girl" we'd ever heard (coming from a huge Irish NJ based fam of Boss and JBJ Lovers....that's a praise like no other and not given lightly) The best way I could sum these guys is in two recaps: 1) There were people on the dance floor (all night, at that) that I/my parents have never seen even bounce along at a single wedding in the past (and we've had many in our fam) 2) My dad, who's seen over 1000 live concerts (including 15+ of the Stones alone), and two of my professional musician cousins all unanimously voted East Coast to be the best live band they'd ever seen (as in best of ANY bands, not just wedding, that they've seen in 60+ years of shows) BOOK IMMEDIATELY! :-) More...
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Alexis Pazmino
Once my husband and I saw East Coast Band play at my sister's wedding in 2019, we knew when we got married, we 100% wanted to book them. This band is truly amazing!! Every singer and musician is so talented and had the guests on the dance floor all night. We had Amy and Kenny as our lead singers and they were amazing! Tom was our point of contact throughout the whole process and was extremely responsive to every email. He worked with us to ensure everything went exactly as we imagined. We hope to see East Coast play again in the future because they are that amazing! More...
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James Emmert
The East Coast Band played at my wedding this October. They were fantastic! The music was really 5 stars excellent...great song choices, very talented musicians which led to such a fun dance floor! All of this at a very fair price compared to other wedding bands that I had considered. Definitely the most fun wedding band that I have experienced! I highly recommend! More...
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James E.
We hired the East Coast Band to play at our wedding this October. I cannot recommend them highly enough! They were so much fun. ..so talented, great song choices, very communicative and responsive at a great value! We had such a great time and the band had everyone dancing! More...
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Sue S
Outstanding is the only way to describe EAST COAST! The party didn't quit until the last note was played! The band electrified the crowd with music and personality playing fabulous covers to all our favorites and then some! On top of that, the bride and groom requested a song for their first dance that the band learned and may have done better than the original! A delight to work with from booking until the last note was played, East Coast is guaranteed to get your party into high gear! More...
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What do you love most about your job?
Seeing smiling faces (and tired feet). No egos here. EVERYONE in the East Coast family gets a kick out of seeing others have fun.
What inspired you to start your own business?
That's hard to say, since many of us were in High School when the band started. Let's just say, "its only R & R but we like it".
Why should our clients choose you?
We offer the MOST bang for their buck an d a team that is fully vested in making each event memorable and PERFECT.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
We've actually done a few virtual fundraisers &events. There is actually video of one posted on our YT channel eastcoastband
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
All vaxed and tested as per local guidelines. On site sterilization of speech mics.
Wedding band
We perform most weddings from 7-11 pieces but the full range is even greater. Non Saturdays and Jan-March dates have tremendous flexibility and offer some very budget friendly options.
Cocktail Hour
We can provide cocktail hour (or cocktail party) options to meet almost every situation. This is more often than not low key or "unplugged" but the options are endless: Jazz trio, unplugged duo w/vocals, Steel drums Calypso, Reggae/Tiki Bar...you name it we either do it or can refer.
Birthdays/Engagement/Backyard
Depending on the date, we can offer from single musicians to full band.
Limited DJ services
Internally, almost every options has the option of incorporating some limited DJ style delivery to the mix. We can also add a dedicated DJ to any package.