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Dennis Winge Ensemble

2 Douglas Road, Newfield, NY

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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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Customizing the Perfect Music for Your Event...

So you want music that’s perfect for the mood at every moment of your event, right? You also know that live music can make your event a lot more memorable and fun than pre-recorded music.

Yet you don’t want a band that doesn’t fit the vibe or isn’t flexible or versatile enough to accommodate different moods for different portions of the event, and you don’t want to spend hours looking or a small fortune to hire them either, right?

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29 October 2023

We had Dennis and The Way Band play at our wedding and it was a blast! Dennis is so professional and great to work with, he and the band have a large repertoire to choose songs from, which was the most fun part of the planning process. I'm so happy he played acoustic guitar for our ceremony and even agreed to learn a new song for my processional, it was perfect. Our guests had a blast tearing up the dance floor to their music, the band even learned 3 songs for the reception and also took requests from guests which was awesome. I highly recommend Dennis and The Way Band for your event! More...

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16 September 2023

The Way Band was absolutely amazing! So great to deal with from start to finish and everyone had an amazing time dancing to their music!

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15 January 2023

Thank you Dennis for making our wedding day so special! Your band delivered on everything we were hoping for and more. Highly recommend. So many guests came up to us saying how impressed they were with the band, Dennis on the jazz guitar and the other band member on the sax. Since our venue only allowed two musicians, we really appreciated Dennis' flexibility with the number of band members. In addition, he has a huge repertoire of songs to choose from. He even made the trip out to Saratoga. Best of all, he was professional and respectful and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you again Dennis! More...

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1 August 2022


Dennis was an absolute perfect addition for our 60+ at home outdoor wedding. His selection was perfect and he truly cared about what we wanted as a couple and also what the guests wanted.

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5 July 2022


Dennis and his band did an outstanding job performing at our wedding! They played such great music, were fun, and kept guests dancing. Dennis, was great to work with and organized and professional. We highly recommend them! They even played a violin during a cocktail hour which was so awesome! More...

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21 June 2022


Hi Dennis, you guys were awesome! The music was perfect and our guests raved about the band. It was everything we wanted and more. Thank you for helping to make the day a stress-free breeze. You're the utmost professional and I appreciate how you needed nothing from me on the wedding day. I showed up and you were there and it was so easy! My only wish is that we spent more of the cocktail hour outside to really enjoy the music! Thank you for learning Frank Sinatra's My Way, Elton John's Rocket Man and Roxette's, Listen To Your Heart. We loved the songs and you did an amazing job with them. I wish I could go back and relive the whole day all over again! More...

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16 June 2022


Sounded amazing, fairly priced.

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14 June 2022


I am a wedding planner in NYC and my clients hired Dennis for a rehearsal dinner at Dutch Harvest Farm up in the Fingerlakes. Throughout the process he was quick to reply and very easy to work with! Dennis brought a fun energy to the event and the guests were raving about how great the band was. They did more of a jazz style ensemble for the welcome hour then played some easy listening hits for the rest of the evening. Our initial goal wasn't to strike up a dance party but a few guests couldn't help themselves because the band was just so great!

Highly recommend Dennis & any of his groups for your events!!
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22 May 2022


Dennis did a wonderful wedding. He played the guitar for our ceremony and what I did hear sounded beautiful. The guests spoke very highly or his music and enjoyed the instrumental music while they were sitting and waiting. Dennis is easy to work with, good with communication, and talented. Highly recommend using him for any part of your wedding More...

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26 April 2022


The band performed at our organization's philanthropic Red Dress Gala. The jazz was elegant and sophisticated, raising the event to the next level. Dennis was also incredible with planning the event, coordinating band members, and even offering a slightly reduced rate for our charity. More...

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18 October 2021


Dennis was everywhere he needed to be. We had a change in ceremony location based on weather and Dennis went with the flow having to set up in 3 different locations for the night, had one spot for the ceremony, one for the cocktail hour and one inside for the reception. Moved timely and played appropriate songs for the setting at all times. The guests loved him. More...

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7 October 2021


Dennis and his crew were so amazing and accommodating. They learned songs like two weeks before the big day because of some changes and did not even blink an eye. They had so many songs to choose from and they all sounded great! Highly recommend this band. More...

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23 September 2021


We hired Dennis and his band for our reception on The Judge on Skaneateles Lake. Dennis was extremely professional, accommodating and fun to work with. The music was perfect for our evening of dancing, with our guests' ages ranging from 21 to 92!! Everyone has a blast and remarked on how great the music was!! I would definitely hire them again. More...

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20 September 2021



First of all, Dennis is very talented. More than that, he was a pleasure to work with. He’s dependable and flexible, reasonably priced, and I would recommend him to anyone hosting any event where you want beautiful music.

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30 August 2021


Dennis Winge performed at our private party. He was professional, responsive and beyond talented. His music was the perfect background for our garden party. I highly recommend him!!! More...

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15 August 2021


Dennis was so easy to work with! He is very friendly and knowledgeable. We hired him and his band for a backyard party and they did such a great job, we received many compliments. They also learned a new song just for the occasion!! Highly recommend Dennis and The Way Band! More...

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10 August 2021


Have already hired in multiple times. Great music and great guy. Highly recommend!

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8 July 2021


Dennis is an incredible musician and person. He was quick to respond on emails, flexible during our pandemic postponement scheduling process, and willing to take our special requests for music. We received so many compliments from guests on Dennis' acoustic guitar during our ceremony and the band's renditions of hits from Van Morrison, Grateful Dead, and Eric Clapton during our cocktail hour. I would hire Dennis and his band again in a heartbeat. Here is a video of music highlights during our wedding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1uCQJ3dDCI More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

8 July 2021

Dennis is an incredible musician and person. He was quick to respond on emails, flexible during our pandemic postponement scheduling process, and willing to take our special requests for music. We received so many compliments from guests on Dennis' acoustic guitar during our ceremony and the band's renditions of hits from Van Morrison, Grateful Dead, and Eric Clapton during our cocktail hour. I would hire Dennis and his band again in a heartbeat. Here is a video of music highlights during our wedding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1uCQJ3dDCI More...

Reviewed on The Knot

7 July 2021


We hired Dennis and his band, The Way, for our party and they did not disappoint!! Super talented! ! The variety of music was great, he was very engaging with the crowd and super nice!! This event was the first annual...and we will definitely be asking Dennis back next year. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

7 July 2021

We hired Dennis and his band, The Way, for our party and they did not disappoint!! Super talented!! The variety of music was great, he was very engaging with the crowd and super nice!!

Reviewed on The Knot

22 June 2021

We couldn't be happier with booking Dennis Winge as a one man band for a surprise 40th birthday party a couple weeks ago. Dennis is an extremely talented musician who played four hours' worth of the guest of honor's favorite songs, including learning about 10 new songs, solely because Dennis knew they were the birthday boy's absolute favorites ! We would absolutely book Dennis again for a future event - he is talented, professional, easy going, and an all around joy to work with. Thank you for a great night, Dennis! More...

Reviewed on The Knot

16 May 2021


Dennis gave a great performance!! It was an exact fit! He has an exceptional gift. My wife (whose birthday the party was for) was very pleased, and very surprised, and I got many pleasing comments from the rest of the guests as well. It was nice that he brought an extra mic for people who wanted to get up and sing, and he let my brother-in-law play a few songs on his guitar More...

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21 April 2021


Dennis played acoustic guitar and sang for our event. He was the perfect addition to the party. Everyone enjoyed listening to his music and singing along. He had an extensive list of songs to choose from and he did his best to fit in all the requests. We would not hesitate to invite him back to another event More...

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21 April 2021

Dennis played acoustic guitar and sang for our event. He was the perfect addition to the party. Everyone enjoyed listening to his music and singing along. He had an extensive list of songs to choose from and he did his best to fit in all the requests. We would not hesitate to invite him back to another event More...

Reviewed on The Knot

1 December 2020


We hired Dennis for my daughters wedding (a-grand total of 11 in attendance). I were uncertain of the time frame I needed him, he allotted me the day although I was only charged for his play time. He was most pleasant to work with and plays beautifully! More...

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1 December 2020


We hired Dennis for my daughters wedding (a-grand total of 11 in attendance). I were uncertain of the time frame I needed him, he allotted me the day although I was only charged for his play time. He was most pleasant to work with and plays beautifully! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

1 December 2020

We hired Dennis for my daughters wedding (a-grand total of 11 in attendance). I were uncertain of the time frame I needed him, he allotted me the day although I was only charged for his play time. He was most pleasant to work with and plays beautifully! More...

Reviewed on The Knot

13 September 2020


It was a little nerve wracking to hire a musician for my wedding - but Dennis exceeded all my expectations. I would rate him 10/10 and recommend to ANYONE looking for a wedding musician. Everyone at the wedding loved the music. Thank you for making our day awesome!

Here are the following reasons Dennis is fantastic:
1) Great communication
2) Friendly & easy-going
3) Flexible with requests (especially considering the current state of COVID19.)
4) Professional in both conduct and technical skill.
5) Detailed personal website and many samples on Youtube
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

13 September 2020


It was a little nerve wracking to hire a musician for my wedding - but Dennis exceeded all my expectations. I would rate him 10/10 and recommend to ANYONE looking for a wedding musician. Everyone at the wedding loved the music. Thank you for making our day awesome!

Here are the following reasons Dennis is fantastic:
1) Great communication
2) Friendly & easy-going
3) Flexible with requests (especially considering the current state of COVID19.)
4) Professional in both conduct and technical skill.
5) Detailed personal website and many samples on Youtube
More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

13 September 2020

It was a little nerve wracking to hire a musician for my wedding - but Dennis exceeded all my expectations. I would rate him 10/10 and recommend to ANYONE looking for a wedding musician. Everyone at the wedding loved the music. Thank you for making our day awesome!

Here are the following reasons Dennis is fantastic:
1) Great communication
2) Friendly & easy-going
3) Flexible with requests (especially considering the current state of COVID19.)
4) Professional in both conduct and technical skill.
5) Detailed personal website and many samples on Youtube
More...

Reviewed on The Knot

12 March 2020


Dennis didn’t require much direction. We gave him a timeline and he stuck right to it. He was extremely responsive and very prompt. Would definitely work with them again! Thank you so much for everything. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

12 March 2020


I planned a surprise 40th birthday for my husband from out of state and I knew I definitely wanted a band, but not being from that area made it a challenge. I have to say hiring Dennis and The Way band was the best decision I made for that party. They were so good we even paid for an extra hour! We were singing karaoke at the end, the kids were learning the drums and everyone was just having a blast. I would hands down hire them again and recommend them to anyone. More...

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26 February 2020


We have hired Dennis Winge for 3 years in a row to play at our company holiday party and people always approach me to tell me how much they enjoy his music during the parties. Dennis' presence takes what would be an otherwise average holiday get-together and makes it a more festive, lively atmosphere. We also like the variety of songs that he plays; there’s something for everyone. Plus, he's a very nice person to deal with, very friendly and personable. More...

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Q&As

See my article "Why I Love Playing Weddings" (also applies to any event) http://denniswinge.com/why-i-love-playing-weddings/

I have been playing live since I was 16 years old. :)

I customize the music and instrumentation to suit your event. I have a huge repertoire and run several different line-ups to achieve this.

Yes, sometimes live performances are done via Zoom, Facebook live, etc.

See my videos done during COVID:

booking an instrumental guitarist for your wedding during COVID
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWkTCSPlwvY

Wedding Guitarist Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTc8IKz7CWQ

Services

Check out www.DennisWinge.com or visit Dennis' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGR2hFXs2i67vskFKWGRzw