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Perfect First Dance Songs

Choosing the perfect song for your first dance can feel overwhelming—there are so many possibilities, and each song holds the…

Acoustic Songs To Walk Down the Aisle To

When it comes to planning your wedding ceremony, one of the most memorable moments is the walk down the aisle.…

The Best Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To

We’ve had the privilege of performing at countless ceremonies, each unique and beautiful in its own way. One of the…

Best Mother-Son Dance Songs

Greetings from the stage! As a wedding band, we’ve had the privilege of being part of countless special moments, witnessing…

Jingle & Jam: How to Incorporate Holiday Tunes Into Your Wedding

‘Tis the season of love, joy, and festivities, and what better way to celebrate your wedding than by infusing it…

Songs For Halloween

Off with your headDance til you’re deadHeads will rollHeads will rollHeads will rollOn the floor Yeah Yeah Yeahs Are you…

The Best Songs for LGBTQ+ Weddings

Love is a universal language that knows no boundaries, and LGBTQ+ weddings are a celebration of that love, acceptance, and…

Best Instrumental Wedding Music

While vocal performances are beautiful, instrumental wedding music has a unique charm that captivates hearts and transcends language. The right…

Sax Serenades for Your First Dance

When it comes to planning a memorable wedding reception, one of the most anticipated moments is the first dance. The…

What to Play and When: A Wedding Music Guide

When it comes to planning a wedding, music is one of the most important elements! (What else would you expect…

Perfect Cocktail Hour Music

Congrats! You’re officially a newlywed! Cocktail hour on your wedding day is a perfect break between your ceremony and reception…

Our High-Energy Grand Entrance Playlist

Your grand entrance is your big moment after saying your vows and entering the room to start your reception party.…

Great Songs to End Your Reception With

For both actual events (as well as our live showcases), we LOVE to end with a sing-along. There are so…

Best Father-Daughter Dance Songs

The parent dances are some of our favorite musical moments on an event – there are so many options when…

Best Mother-Son Dance Songs

In celebration of the women who raised us, we decided to curate a playlist of some of our favorite songs…

Era Love Songs: 2010s

Dance with us through this last decade. This playlist we’ve curated with these high-charting songs is PERFECT for your wedding…

Era Love Songs: 2000s

The 2000s had some pretty great music and iconic songs. We had a lot of fun making this Spotify playlist…

Holiday Cheer for Your Ears!

‘Tis the season! We’ve curated a special Holiday playlist to get you in the cheery mood – whether you’re decorating…

Era Love Songs: 1990s

We’ve got another Era Love Songs Spotify playlist for you – and this time it’s the 90s! We still can’t…

Songs For Halloween

Off with your headDance til you’re deadHeads will rollHeads will rollHeads will rollOn the floor Yeah Yeah Yeahs Halloween is…

Era Love Songs: 1980s

The 1980s had some of the best hits and we’re rediscovering our love of ballads through these classic 80s love…

Playlist for Pride!

We’ve performed at many weddings and witnessed so many beautiful expressions of love. Through it all, one thing is evident:…

Era Love Songs: 1970s

Love songs have always been at the center of music. They can invoke new feelings about a relationship, fill dance…

Era Love Songs: 1960s

Love songs have always been at the center of music. They can invoke new feelings about a relationship, fill dance…

Era Love Songs: 1950s

Love songs have always been at the center of music. They can invoke new feelings about a relationship, fill dance…

Songs For Spring

Spring is in the air and so is love! The month of March is upon us along with the wonderful…

Ceremony Music Inspiration

Your wedding ceremony music should set the mood and enhance all of the emotions and romance as you walk down…

A Fresh Start Playlist

We put together this playlist to set the the new year off on the right track. These tunes are guaranteed…

We Said Goodbye to 2020 With This Playlist

Well folks, it’s been a year. While these unprecedented times have affected us more than we could have ever possibly…

Our Favorite Fall Playlist Ideas

Tomorrow marks the first day of Autumn! This season calls for cardigans and hot apple cider! Whether you’re putting together…

Oldies But Goodies

Music is timeless. In helping you create the perfect playlist for your wedding, we’ve curated a special list of songs…

The Best Songs For A Summer Soirée

The official first day of summer is coming up this week, so there’s no better time to dive into our…