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There is probably an infinite number of choices you can make when you are looking to choose your live wedding music. While you want the wedding music to reflect your unique personality, you do want to also take a few other things into consideration when planning the live entertainment for your wedding. East Coast has a wealth of knowledge and experience in playing live wedding music. We are here to help you to plan for your wedding day so that you and your guests are fully entertained and satisfied with the musical repertoire. Here are a few things to consider before your big day:

Consult with your spouse-to-be: You spouse-to-be might want to add something to the list of songs that you may not have considered. It could be a sentimental family tune or just a particular song s/he would want to hear.

Look at the bigger picture: If you have an overall theme for your wedding, you will want to choose music that suits that theme.

What parts of the ceremony should have music: You can choose as little or as much music as you would like for your ceremony. While you don’t want a rock concert, you also do not want any awkward silences in the ceremony.

Once you have compiled a list of songs and determine which songs should be played at what point in the event, it’s all smooth sailing! East Coast will be able to satisfy all your requests, regardless of any obscurities in your musical choices. Live wedding music adds a lovely and unique spark to a wedding at any venue. The wedding entertainment is one of the most important things one your special day because it will set the tone of the entire event.

Music is a huge part of our everyday lives. It creates atmosphere, raise the mood of a situation, and be a background soundtrack to our everyday lives. It is the same for a wedding day. Some of the most important moments of the wedding day require music: walking down the aisle, first dance, etc. The wedding music you choose will set the tone for your entire event. East Coast has been a part of thousands of wedding events all over Long Island and the tri-state area. We have been the musical accompaniment to people’s special day and are happy to provide excellent entertainment and various musical styles.

Music can make or break your wedding celebration and with East Coast you know you will be leaving with all smiles. East Coast loves to entertain, and that is what they do best. There are many bands for weddings on Long Island but what makes East Coast different is that they have regular public performances and encourage clients to meet and get to know them on a personal level. Meetings the individual performers leads to a level of confidence that will make for a stress free event when your big day arrives. We know that planning a wedding is stressful enough, so when hiring our band for your wedding you can be assured this is one thing you do not have to stress over! Visit our audio and video pages for a peek into what we do.

East Coast is proud to a family as much as it is a business. The band has been in existence for over thirty years and has performed at well over 1000 weddings and corporate events. East Coast has logged thousands of performances throughout the tri-state area and beyond. These performances have included corporate parties, country club functions, charitable fund raisers, dinner dances, nightclubs and as an opening act for major recording artists. When it comes to hiring a band for your wedding, East Coast is sure to provide a unique and memorable experience.

There is no substitute for experience. For a successful wedding event, you need a live wedding band that can combine unique energy with elegance and tact. It is extremely important that the bandleader can read the crowd so the event is well received and your guests are happy and comfortable. With East Coast you can be confident that your special day is the best it can be. From the beginning you will be working with the performers of our band, and this leads to a level or personalization and confidence with the band. Our goal is for every client to be so ecstatic and thrilled about our performance that they will become our biggest advertisers and biggest supporters. We know that you have a pretty good idea already the way you want your event to go, so we at East Coast work with you and put in every effort to completely personalize your event.

Regardless of where you are having your event, East Coast will create an experience that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime. When you hire a wedding band, you are guarantying a truly unique experience. Whatever ambiance you are looking for East Coast plays the music to help you create it. Whether you want a dance party frenzy or a relaxed event, we have the tunes that achieve it. East Coast has over thirty years of experience in being a top choice wedding band.

When you are planning a wedding in New York, you will most certainly come into problems and stressors. When you chose to hire a wedding band like East Coast, you can take that off your list of things that are giving you stress. We will be there every step of the way to ensure you are getting the experience you are looking for. We make each affair as unique and memorable as you are!

East Coast is not a typical wedding band. We play other events and play shows at local venues. This  means that the songs we play aren’t played at an event here or there. This means that we are well practiced with playing regular gigs. You can look at our song list and our audio and video files to see what we do. We want your event to be perfect so we encourage that you ask us questions and speak your mind. Book East Coast and get your planning started!

East Coast band can play many styles of music with accuracy and energy that is sure to please you and your guests. It is our goal to make your event be the best it can be. Having live wedding music for your New York wedding is the way to ensure that your wedding day is talked about for years to come!

Here are some sample of the genres and songs that we have been requested at a typical wedding:

POP/ROCK/DANCE:

Just the Way You Are- Bruno Mars

Rolling in the Deep- Adele

Suit & Tie- Justin Timberlake/Jay Z

Call Me Maybe- Carly Rae Jepsen

We Are Young- Fun

Pumped Up Kicks- Foster the People

Broken Hearted- Karmin

80’s & 90’s POP/ROCK

Don’t Stop Believin’- Journey

Living On a Prayer- Bon Jovi

Your Love- The Outfield

Laid- James

Angel of Harlem- U2

COUNTRY

Making Memories of Us- Keith Urban

From This Moment- Shania Twain

My Best Friend- Tim McGraw

How Do I Live- LeAnn Rimes

REGGAE/CARIBBEAN/SALSA/SOCA/LATIN

Here I Am Baby- UB40

Could You Be Loved- Bob Marley

Shy Guy- Diana King

Oye Como Va- Santana

 
We also play from the genres of Soul, Big Band, Classic Rock, and many more! Visit our audio and video pages to see what we do.

 
Long Island and the tri-state’s area best live party band is about to kick off the summer with some great events. We not only are top choice for a live wedding band, live private party band, live bar mitzvah band, or live anniversary band, but we also play out at public venues. This helps us practice our trade and become more cohesive as a band. We love what we do and will continue to do it as long as there are people listening!

Here is a list of some upcoming events:
 

Friday June 14th: O’Flanagans 1215 1st Ave., New York, NY 10065. This event will have a diverse crowd with lots of energy! We will be trying out some new tunes as well as dusting off some old ones. Our showcase set starts at 10:45 but we will playing until 2:45am!

Tuesday July 2nd: The Red Lion 151 Bleeker St., New York, NY 10012. This is a nice and relaxed village venue. The evening starts around 7pm with an unplugged set. At 8:15 the showcase of the 9-piece band will kick off with an eclectic mix.

Saturday July 6th: The Patio 455 Main St., Freeport, NY 11520. This is our 4th of July Weekend Bash!

Friday July 12th: The Oar 264 West Ave., Patchogue, NY 1772. This is the first time we will be performing in this waterfront restaurant and bar. Come down and help us make this a success!

When you want to add an extra layer of awesomeness to your once in a lifetime event, you want to hire live music entertainment at your wedding. You may be at this point perusing and scouring the internet for information on food, flowers, gowns and transportation. If you are back and forth on the idea of hiring live music for your special day, hopefully East Coast can convince you that live is the way to go!

Booking wedding entertainment can be daunting. Most DJs have a set schedule of what to play and when for a cookie-cutter experience. Blah! At East Coast we will listen to your unique requests and tailor an event to suit the happy couples personality. From the time your guests arrive until it’s time to go home, we will have an energetic and personalized experience for you to rave about for years.

We play a wide range of music that upholds the integrity of the song and the original performer. Our diverse group of musicians and singers are sure to please any and all tastes. Even if there are members of your party that cannot or simply will not get up to dance, hiring a live band ensures entertainment for all.

 
 
For most people, they have never hired a live band. So when it comes to wedding time and you want to hire live wedding entertainment for your special day, you may have a few questions. Here are a few of our frequently asked questions that we get at East Coast about what we do and why to hire a live band for a wedding. Hopefully this will not only answer a few questions, but also spark your intrigue into New York’s best party band!

What makes you unique? 

East Coast makes music that makes every event memorable with great songs and we love to entertain your guests. We have regular public performances so we have a level of confidence in what we do that makes us fully prepared on your wedding day. Most typical wedding bands come together just to play parties such as weddings and are not as prepared as East Coast.

What do you do best?

Dance music of all genres! We play an eclectic repertoire with style and accuracy. At any event we are able to mix up anything from Bob Marley to John Coltrane and make it all work. You can check out our extensive song list for examples of what we do.

What types of occasions do you play?

We enjoy variety because it keeps our music fresh and energetic. We have played all over the tri-state area. We play corporate events, wedding anniversaries, birthday parties, Bar Mitzvahs, fund raisers, weddings and more!

Why hire a band for my wedding?

A live band brings sophistication and energy that you cannot get with a DJ. There is something very magical about having performers playing your music on your special day. Even the people unable or unwilling to get up and dance will be entertained by simply watching our performers.
 

As musicians and music lovers we are all partial to our own genres. If you’re like us, you’ll find that it’s hard to admit that you like some of the cheesy songs that get played at weddings because…well, your taste is just too refined for Miley Cyrus. However, we find that even some of the biggest music snobs are open to all sorts of cheese when it comes to picking wedding music. Once we are planning a wedding, it seems like we are given a pass on our snobbish ways. East Coast knows this because we get many requests to play songs that probably will never show up on the bride and grooms iPod.

The best part about hiring a live band for your wedding is that the songs that you wouldn’t think were so cool, instantly are given new life! East Coast can really add that special something to your wedding reception and wedding ceremony. The energy that is given to music when performed live is unsurpassable. It gets your guests involved by dancing, clapping, and just simply watching. The power of live music can be astonishing. Certain songs can transcend us to different times and places in our lives. When you are sharing your special day with family, it is important to get the music right.