Wedding Covid Testing: How to step to the head of line

East Coast Band has a long standing relationship with Health Rover the leader in wedding Covid testing. As a result, our clients receive preference! Simply email weddings@thehealthrover.com and mention East Coast Band. You will receive information sure to relieve confusion and worry. Health and exposure risk are legitimate concerns. Mobile testing might very well be…
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Great Strategies for Couples Planning Weddings in a COVID-19 World

At East Coast Music & Entertainment we’re learning as we go, doing our best to help couples during this stressful time. Many of our clients are in the unenviable position of completely retooling a vision they’ve held for years. We don’t want to see the joy of planning and executing the perfect weddings a thing…
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Free Wedding Showcase THURSDAY 8/27 Canceled

East Coast @ Bracco’s Clam Bar —Two Shows 7pm and 8:45pm weather permitting 319 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport, NY 11520 After a summer of bending over backwards to provide a safe outdoor dining and casual entertainment environment, Bracco’s and ALL OTHER NYS RESTAURANTS have been threatened with fines and loss of liquor licence for the “entertainment”…
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East Coast Music & Entertainment Named Winner in 2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®

2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® Garden City, January 20, 2020 — East Coast Music & Entertainment was announced a winner of the 2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®, an accolade representing the top wedding professionals across the board in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism reviewed by couples on WeddingWire. A leader in the global wedding planning…
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TOP FEB LIVE SHOWCASES

See schedule page for full list of public shows 2/11 SMASH STUDIO, NYC ALMOST MAXED OUT! CALL or EMAIL NOW LIMITED SEATING PLEASE CALL/EMAIL SOONSmash Studio EAST COAST Wedding/Corp. ShowcaseTuesday 1/7 7:00pm by appointment307 W. 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 212-244-9066     Reservations: 516-354-2372    eastcoastband@msn.comWe’ve had a few clients requesting an option at an…
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East Coast Rocks New Years

Big Mike, Christine, Amy and Teno plus the 12 pc. East Coast band was back for another year at the New York Athletic Club. East Coast veteran saxman Ron Aprea, Jr. flew in from Texas to join us for the show. Ron was a cornerstone member from 1983 thru 2007 and it was great to…
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East Coast entertains SiriusXM at the Hard Rock Times Square

Amy, Gabi, Shotime, Eartley and the full East Coast crew rocked the SiriusXM Holday party at the Hard Rock Cafe Times Square New York. Sirius employees (plus Gary “Baba Booey” Dell’Abate and the Howard Stern Wack Pack) loved the hang and non-stop dance party.

East Coast wins Knot Best of Weddings 2020

EAST COAST MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT NAMED WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2020 Fourteenth Annual Best of Weddings Awards Honor the Top Wedding Vendors Across America New York, NY/January 1, 2020—East Coast is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a 2020 ­­winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing…
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East Coast Music & Entertainment voted “Top Entertainment Company in New York”

On Wednesday, November 20th’s Black Tie event , East Coast was chosen #1 among the well known finalists in the entertainment field. Meritorious professionals from all phases of the wedding industry were acknowledged by their peers. Winners create memorable and personalized weddings to fit their couple’s needs. East Coast is proud to be at the…
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East Coast Wedding Band Showcase and Dance Party at the Nutty Irishman

East Coast makes its debut at the Nutty Irishman Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30pm with a full band performance for our potential wedding clients, friends and fans. The whole crew will be on stage including a full four piece horn section.Please spread the word and tell all your friends to join us for a night…
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East Coast Band Wins Knot Best of Weddings 2018

PRESS RELEASE EAST COAST BAND NAMED WINNER IN THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2018 Eleventh Annual Best of Weddings Awards Honor the Top Wedding Vendors Across America Long Island, NY/December 26, 2018—East Coast Music & Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a 2018 ­­winner in The Knot Best of Weddings,…
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East Coast Band Road Trips to the Mellon Auditorium

Outside of New York, there is no city quite like D.C.–Beautiful people, historic sights, great culture, the Mellon Auditorium… So when the opportunity presented itself to play the gorgeous Mellon Auditorium for the Washington Performing Arts 50th Anniversary Gala, we knew it was a no-brainer: D.C. OR BUST! Even better, the event was held to…
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Winner! 2017 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award

The bridal industry award season is underway and East Coast Band leads as the recipient of the 2017 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award! This year’s honorees “represent the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide for their excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism within the wedding industry…We’re honored to recognize the 2017 Couples’ Choice Award winners for their…
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East Coast Band Wins: The Knot Best of Weddings

PRESS RELEASE EAST COAST BAND NAMED WINNER IN THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2017 Eleventh Annual Best of Weddings Awards Honor the Top Wedding Vendors Across America Long Island, NY/January 11, 2017—East Coast Music & Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a 2017 ­­winner in The Knot Best of Weddings,…
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For all of those who have been asking…

We’d like to confirm that, yes it is Big Mike singing on all those Dish Network ‘Dish Is How We Do It’ commercials.  It seems to be playing everywhere right now.  I know we lost count after six this past Sunday for the Jets and Giants broadcasts.  Maybe we can get Dish Network to pay Mike royalties…
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East Coast performs at the Cradle of Aviation

East Coast was proud to perform at the 13th Annual Cradle of Aviation Museum Air & Space Gala back on November 18th, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope and honoring Space Shuttle Astronaut, Michael J. Massimino. Proceeds from the Gala helped to fund the museum’s Education Programs and Preservation efforts. Massimino hails…
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Tips For Hiring A Band For Your Wedding

East Coast Band, a Live Entertainment Band, servicing Long Island and New York City is happy to provide you with quick tips on hiring a wedding band.   When you are looking to hire a band for your wedding you may realize that this is the first time you’ve ever hired a band in your…
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Classic New York Style Wedding Timeline

New York has always stood apart from the rest of the country in the way we intermingle food service, music and “festivities” to create the illusion of non-stop dancing (and fun) from beginning to end. This time-tested model has recently come under attack.  Until the past few years, maitre d’s could be expected to control…
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Tips For Planning Your Wedding

One of the most important factors that will lead to a successful party or wedding is hiring the right band. A great, experienced wedding band will make your party; inexperience always has the potential to break it. Clients often over value youthful image, failing to realize that the success of a dance party has more to…
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Tips For Planning The Entertainment For Your Wedding

At East Coast we understand that planning a wedding is very time consuming and can be very expensive. Our goal is to help keeps costs down as well as reducing stress that you may experience while planning your wedding. When you hire us you can be sure that the entertainment planning will be a stress-free…
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Hire East Coast Band for your Next Big Event

East Coast Band, a live entertainment group, serving Long Island and New York City, is happy to perform at your next big event. One of the most common obstacles people face when planning their event is picking the right music. You’ve probably had to ask yourself if you should get a band or DJ, and…
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East Coast Band Wins with WeddingWire

Long Island, New York – January 7, 2015:    East Coast Band Wins   WeddingWire “Couples’ Choice Awards” for 2015       East Coast Band has been selected by the premiere wedding destination site, WeddingWire for their 2015 Couples’ Choice Awards.  This is the fifth consecutive year East Coast Band has won a top choice…
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Need to Book the Perfect Party Band?

  The party season is upon us and for us here at East Coast Band, this is one of our favorite times of the year.  Now is the time of the year when (hopefully) your social card is full with everything from office holiday parties to corporate end-of-year fundraisers to annual Christmas galas and don’t…
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East Coast Band Selected For The Knot’s "Best of Weddings" for 2015

Long Island, New York – November 24, 2014:   Once again East Coast Band has been selected by the premiere wedding website and magazine for discerning brides, The Knot for their 2015 Best of Weddings honor.   Every year The Knot surveys their brides “to rate and review their wedding vendors.”  The results are their…
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East Coast Rocks The Cradle

Recently, East Coast Band had an awesome time playing at one of Long Island’s best attractions: The Cradle of Aviation Museum & Education Center for their 12th Annual Cradle of Aviation Museum Air & Space Gala.     NHL Hall of Famer (ex Islander) Pat LaFontaine was among the honorees and received the Donald E. Axinn…
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Catchin’ the spirit w/ the Long Island Medium

Earlier this fall, while the weather was still warm we had so much fun performing at Theresa Caputo’s a.k.a the Long Island Medium 25th Anniversary Party.  Held at the always chic Chateau Briand—a place we frequently play many hi-energy weddings and dance parties—Theresa and Larry relived blissful memories by having us perform their wedding song, Always and…
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Wedding Band or DJ? Oh, the Dilemma

So I read an interesting article on the wedding website, The Knot about Bands vs DJs and thought I’d share.  (Personally, we like to go with an unpretentious, hi-energy band with a high repertoire and great sound, but… we’re a bit biased.)     The full article is below, but click the title to view it…
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The New Wedding Catering Insanity

Last edition we discussed how New York style weddings are famous for the high energy way we blend food, music and, dancing.  Remember it’s all in the timing, which gives the allusion of non-stop action even though we’re actually keeping a fine balance between calorie burning dance time and judiciously placed pauses that allow all to…
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22 Wedding Day Fails

Not to brag or anything, but East Coast Band has been known for turning around potential wedding fails by keeping the party going with our high energy music and commitment to making sure your dream day is pulled off without a hitch.   Still…stuff happens.   So how does one get over a wedding day fail?   Well, you put…
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Decisions that Can Make or Break Your Wedding

New York style weddings are famous for their unique blend of great food, high energy wedding music and dancing that gives the illusion of five hours of non-stop action.  Closer inspection reveals that there is a logical pacing and delicate ebb and flow, which are the result of experienced entertainers and catering staff working together…
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East Coast Music & Entertainment’s Wedding Venue Picks

By now many have recognized that East Coast is the premiere NYC Wedding Band based out of Long Island, New York.  For the last 30 years we have entertained wedding guests all along the East Coast—from Maine down to Sunny Florida.  (Ahem…hence the name people!)   Typically, we musicians get all the praise, but what…
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For Immediate Release

Long Island, New York – March 31, 2014: American Idol finalist, “Big Mike” Lynche appeared live with several of his East Coast Music band mates  on Good Day New York to promote his debut LP, The Mike Lynche Album.   “He’s one of our favorites,” says anchor Rosanna Scotto of Good Day New York. “He’s…
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Party All Night Long – The Best Wedding Band

When looking for a wedding band, where can you go for live music, star-power, and an eclectic repertoire for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception? To the best wedding band on Long Island—correction—the best wedding band on the East Coast, that’s where!   Already in 2014, East Coast Music & Entertainment has snagged (again)…
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5 Classy Long Island Wedding Venues

Our last blog brought you some classy and beautiful NYC spots.  We are going to go a little farther east to Long Island to show you some more beautiful locations:     Harbor Club At Prime Located on Long Island‘s “Gold Coast” (Huntington). This exceptional venue has floor-to-ceiling windows and open-air balconies that spy a…
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Classic NYC Wedding Venues

    American Museum of Natural History The Museum of Natural History is not only an awesome museum to visit, it also makes for a beautiful and unforgettable NYC wedding! You could get married under the classic blue whale or outside on their terrace. There are many options when hosting an event, plus they take…
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Modern Wedding: Infusing Cultural Traditions

Splash your modern wedding with some traditional flare! What is the perfect Modern Wedding? There are plenty of online check lists you can find to help guide a couple through the process. However this does limit the imagination. A great way to bring some personality to your modern wedding is to infuse some of your…
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Most Inappropriate Wedding Songs

    There are some great tunes that we all know and love to sing and dance to. But let’s be real- not all great songs are meant to be wedding songs. Here are a few inappropriate ones we think should be on the “no-play” list for your wedding entertainment.     10 Most Inappropriate…
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Wedding Entertainment NYC

    East Coast of New York is the #1 Favorite for Wedding Entertainment Celebrate your wedding with class and style by choosing a live band! Our live band is full of professional musicians that can play any type of event. We offer the finest musicians and vocalists that New York has to offer. One…
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Live Band For All Events

New York’s best live band has played thousands of events throughout the tri-state area. Events such as corporate parties, anniversaries, Bar Mitzvahs, weddings and more have been huge success. At the core of that success is East Coast Band. Our energetic and talented musicians play a wide range of styles of music that can make…
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3 Tips For Hiring Live Music

Regardless of the event you are having, hiring a band is not something to be taken lightly. You want to be sure that the band fits the event, venue, and your personal style. East Coast has been renowned as New York’s most versatile live party band. When it comes to hiring live music in New…
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Live Music Is The Best Choice For A Wedding

East Coast is one of the best live wedding bands in the New York area. They perform all types of events but a wedding is by far our specialty. East Coast has performed thousands of wedding events all over New York and Long Island. Wedding receptions are brought to life with the energy of a…
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Band vs. DJ For Your Wedding Music

Many couples will debate over what songs should and should not be played at their wedding. But the first debate should be to hire a live band or just go with the standard DJ. There are pros and cons to either for your wedding day and some couples go with both. East Coast is a…
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Songs For Your Long Island Wedding

  East Coast Band of New York, is known for their wide range of musical capabilities. Part of our success is our diverse repertoire and our ability to reproduce music with stylistic accuracy. We bring energy to contemporary hits and deliver nostalgic favorites with elegance and sophistication. Our live performances on Long Island are always…
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New York Live Wedding Music

Are you looking for live wedding music for your New York event? East Coast has the the finest professional musicians for your wedding. Our high quality musicians perform a wide range of styles of music that will keep you and your guests entertained all night. Not only do we know a lot of songs, but…
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Hire A Live Band For A Wedding!

If you want your wedding to be unforgettable, hire a live band! East Cost is the best live party band in the New York area. There’s nothing like seeing a live band perform your favorite songs. Like being at a concert, there is a human connection and emotion that can make your event incredibly unique….
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Trending Songs For Your Fall Wedding On Long Island

  When planning a wedding there are major factors that can make or break your big day. How the reception following the wedding is just as important as the wedding itself. We have researched top wedding sites to see the trending songs that would be best at your Fall 2013 wedding on Long Island. We…
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A Brief History Of Wedding Music

    When we talk about wedding music, it is not just the reception. It is played at the wedding celebration including ceremony and any festivities before or after. All around the world, styles of music differs however there always is music at weddings. Music is used to announce the arrival of the bride’s processional…
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The Benefits Of Choosing A Live Wedding Band

Having the right music at your wedding is an essential factor to consider. Most people will randomly choose a DJ without even exploring all their options. The wedding dress, wedding cake, and reception venue all will be meticulously planned- so why not the music? The wedding music on your wedding day will be the backbone…
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New York's Favorite Live Wedding Band

East Coast Band is proud to be regarded as New York’s Favorite Live Wedding Band! One of the best thing about performing at weddings is that we get to play a wide range of music. We will work with you to put together a timeline and a unique playlist based on your special requests. East…
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Live Band vs. DJ

There is no question that the music can make or break a wedding reception. While both a live band and a DJ can play a variety of songs, live music at your wedding event is what brings the “wow” factor. Live bands are unique and have some creative flexibility. A memorable live performance at your…
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NY Live Wedding Music

East Coast is the New York area’s finest resource for live wedding music. East Coast band has the finest and most professional live musicians available for your New York wedding. We play all types of events all over New York City and Long Island. We are a top notch band that has the expertise to…
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New York Live Wedding Band

East Coast has been known as the tri-state areas leading live wedding band. We bring a level of professionalism and energy that is unsurpassed! We are there from the very first moment to personally assist you with every phase of your wedding reception planning to ensure you a stress free experience. East Coast will deliver…
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How To Hire A Band

There are so many event opportunities where you should hire a band. Any party, wedding, or corporate event will need music. Unfortunately, not knowing any better, people will hire a boring and common DJ. People become intimidated when hiring a band because they are entering into something that is new and uncommon. However there is…
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Wedding Music For The Do Not Play List!

    There are definitely wedding songs we all hear at every wedding we go to. Some are cheesy, inappropriate, or just plain bad! When most people are planning for their wedding reception, they continuously are requesting songs. However there needs to be a list of “absolutely under no circumstances are you to play” wedding…
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Wedding Songs: Funniest Last Dance Wedding Songs

Here we’ve collected a list of wedding songs that, when played at the end of your reception, will surely make your guests laugh…or at least crack a smile!   1. “Making Whoopee” Eddie Cantor   2. “Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone” Ann-Margret or Louis Armstrong   3. “Hit the Road Jack” Buster…
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What To Consider When Choosing Wedding Music

It is true that DJs seem to be the most popular choice for a wedding reception. But have you considered a live band to provide your wedding music? Live wedding entertainment will completely transform your wedding reception. There is nothing as amazing and classy as a live band.   Size of the band: When you…
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New York's Favorite Party Band!

East Coast is a versatile and energetic band that has been long renowned as the tri-state area’s favorite party band! Whether they play a public party at a restaurant or a private event such as a wedding, East Coast creates the fun party experience that can’t be missed. The musical entertainment for your event is…
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Make Your Wedding Stand Out With A Live Band

When you are planning a wedding event, you want it to be the party of a lifetime. You invite the best guests, get the best caterers to provide the best food and wine, and book the most wonderful venue you could find. You order the best flowers, transportation and the most beautiful gown and tuxedos….
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Live Party Bands Are Not All Created Equal

Whatever kind of party that you are hosting, live party bands can make all the difference. A good cover band can make your event great. East Coast band can make your event outstanding! The live entertainment you choose must be able to please anyone. They must be familiar with the classics, the popular songs of…
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Live Wedding Band vs DJ: The Great Debate

  Good wedding entertainment is the key to a successful wedding celebration. When you are planning for your wedding, there might be a big debate amongst you, your spouse-to-be, and your friends or family regarding a live wedding band vs a DJ. Any good wedding entertainer can play variety as well as set the proper…
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Live Wedding Music: Making Your Wedding Sing!

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…
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Why Wedding Music Is So Special

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…
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Hiring A Band For Your Wedding

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…
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Hire A Wedding Band!

  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…
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Live Wedding Music: What We Do

  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…
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The Best Live Party Band: Upcoming Events!

  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…
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Hire The Best Wedding Band In New York!

Hire The Best Wedding Band In New York! East Coast, the best wedding band, has been regarded as the New York area’s most versatile band.  East Coast has played venues all over Long Island and the Tri-state area.  No matter what the event or venue, East Coast uses their talent and youthful energy to create…
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Your Wedding, Your Music

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…
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FAQs About Live Wedding Entertainment

    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…
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Wedding Music: When It's Ok To Like Cheesy Songs

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…
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Perfect Music For Your Wedding

A song can make the soul smile! Choose East Coast and have an entire day surrounded by hand picked music to express love. Part of  East Coast’s success is our “can’t miss” repertoire. We are sure to provide the perfect music for your wedding. We provide an extensive list of the songs that we play to…
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Reviews And Testimonials About East Coast Band

East Coast’s goal is for our clients to become our biggest fans, supporters, and advertisers. We combine input from our clients with our own experience and expertise to provide the perfect party for you. When you choose East Coast, you are guaranteed a party that is sophisticated, elegant and has high energy. We are very open…
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Hiring A Live Band

Most people have no experience when hiring a live band, but it is gaining a lot of popularity. That’s because a party band like East Coast is sure to set your special party apart from the rest. You want your guests to be entertained with music and you may be wondering:band or DJ? Whether you…
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Tips On Avoiding Wedding Music Mistakes

  Of course your wedding dress and the wedding color palette is critical, but really it’s the music that makes the wedding perfect. It’s key for every point of the day and it’s a reflection of your personalities. This is your one chance for a successful wedding, so make it count!! East Coast has been…
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Go Live! Hire A Wedding Band

If you want to hire a wedding band, East Coast is Long Island’s top choice for live entertainment! Lets face it, hearing your favorite music live sure beats hearing it on a CD in your cars stereo. When you choose East Coast we will bring youthful energy that can suit any song played at any…
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A Successful Event Starts With Hiring The Right Band!

East Coast has been regarded as the New York area’s most versatile band. East Coast has played venues all over Long Island and the Tri-state area. No matter what the event or venue, East Coast uses their talent and youthful energy to create an experience that you and your guests will remember for years to…
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Choosing Wedding Entertainment In New York

Choosing wedding entertainment in New York doesn’t have to be a difficult task! Plan for a wedding can get extensive and intense. Living in New York, we are at the mecca of musical entertainment! You may think it is a daunting task, however there is one band that stands out amongst the crowd: East Coast!…
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Tips For Hiring A Wedding Band On Long Island

Tips For Hiring A Wedding Band On Long Island   -Get Recommendations: Your reception hall, vendors, friends and family all have a wealth of information on where and how to hire a wedding band. Check out East Coast’s reviews and testimonials!   -Listen Closely: We have audio and video pages to give you an idea…
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The Best Songs For A Wedding

Every bride, groom, and their families and friends have their own ideas of what will make the best songs for a wedding. Some songs are good for making the crowd get rowdy, some to make them slow dance and fit in with the romantic mood of the evening, and some songs are just for creating…
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How To Avoid A Wedding Disaster

  Congratulations on your wedding! It is a day that should be uniquely “yours”!! Picture your lovely ceremony and then your reception starting up. Everyone is full of excitement and you and your new partner are full of love and happiness! Then your worst nightmares start coming true: no one is dancing, grandma is blushing,…
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New York's Best Live Band!

New York’s Best Live Band!   East Coast is an exceptional, high energy band and has been consistently regarded as the best choice for a New York wedding reception band. They carry a hot blend of the hits of yesterday and today, from the popular favorites to the not-so-common choices that are specific to your…
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Songs Not To Play At Your Wedding

Songs Not To Play At Your Wedding Wedding music, especially from a live band, helps to set the mood for your wedding, you’ll want to choose tasteful fun songs.  Getting the music right for your wedding is something every bride and groom should be concerned about. The kind of music you play will either make…
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Need A Live Band? Hire East Coast!

Need A Live Band? Hire East Coast! Need a live band? There’s nothing like a live band to liven things up. From birthday parties and weddings to bat/bar mitzvahs or corporate functions.  EAST COAST has personality and keeps the dance floor packed. The band members are enjoyable to watch, treat guests with respect and play…
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What Is the Best New York Wedding Band?

What Is the Best New York Wedding Band?   For the last three decades East Coast has been the best New York Wedding Band and number one party band in the tri-state area.  If you want to have a great event with music that the guests will actually remember, you have to have live music….
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New York's Best Live Entertainment

Are you looking for New York’s best live entertainment? Look no further, East Coast band is the winner! East Coast is a six to ten piece party band that features five male and female vocalists with an outstanding horn section. We can play live music for every situation, event, venue, and budget! We provide ensembles…
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East Coast Wedding Band

East Coast Wedding Band   Our band, East Coast is a six to ten piece party band featuring five male and female lead vocalists, a dynamite horn section and rave reviews.   With a versatile repertoire, East Coast can help you achieve the ambiance you desire. Our outstanding reviews are a testament to our unique and professional…
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Award Winning Party or Wedding Band

Award Winning Wedding Band     If you want your wedding to be extra memorable you need to hire the best live wedding band in the New York Area. There’s nothing quite like seeing a live band. Like being at a concert, there is a human connection and emotion that is experienced that can make…
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Finding the Right Wedding Band on Long Island

Are you in need of a wedding band on long island, NYC, or the tri-sate area? East Coast Band can wow you with high-energy, live music at its very best! Our live musical ensembles and professional DJ staff are ready to be the right wedding band for you! Finding the right wedding band for you…
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Frequently Asked Questions when you Hire a Wedding Band

  Why hire a wedding band?   The entertainment value brought forth by a live band is not possible with a DJ. East Coast has a personality that keeps the dance floor packed! We bring a level of sophistication and ambiance to every event. In addition, the band members are interesting and enjoyable to watch…
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Best Choice for a New York Wedding Reception Band

East Coast is an exceptional, high energy band and has been consistently regarded as the best choice for a New York wedding reception band. They carry a hot blend of the hits of yesterday and today, from the popular favorites to the not-so-common choices that are specific to your needs. East coast is a well-rehearsed…
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Testimonials & Reviews Of East Coast Wedding Band

Testimonials & Reviews Of East Coast Wedding Band East Coast Band’s goal is for our clients to become our biggest supporters and advertisers. East Coast combines input from our clients with our own experience and expertise to yield a party that’s sophisticated, elegant and high energy. We are very open with our clients from the beginning…
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Hire Live Music For An Unforgettable Wedding!

Hire Live Music For An Unforgettable Wedding! If you want your wedding to be extra memorable you need to hire the best live wedding band in the New York Area.  There’s nothing quite like seeing a live band. Like being at a concert, there is a human connection and emotion that is experienced that can…
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The Best Tri-State Area Party Band Is East Coast!

For the last three decades East Coast has been the number one party band in the tri-state area.  If you want to have a great event with music that the guests will actually remember, you have to have live music.  We have performed together at over 1,000 weddings and corporate events all over Long Island….
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Music & Entertainment For Your Wedding Day

East Coast Music & Entertainment plays at a wide range of venues and events. We perform at Anniversaries, Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, Birthdays, Corporate Events, Eco-Friendly / Green Weddings, Holiday Parties, LGBT Weddings / Ceremonies and even Proms. East Coast was established in 1977 and the band includes 12 members. We play all genres of…
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Plan Your Unique Wedding, Hire A Unique Band

For your wedding you want your big day to be unique and memorable. There are important factors that are necessary to making your wedding unique and a day that will be remembered for years to come. East Coast is a band that will make your wedding day everything that you want and more. We love…
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Entertainment For A Stress Free Wedding Day

Everybody hopes and dreams that their wedding day will be unique and memorable. With East Coast Band this is not only something you can hope for, this is a certainty. Each affair that we play at includes great songs that are not your typical wedding band fare. We love to entertain the guests at every…
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Planning A Wedding Doesn't Have to Be Stressful

Planning a wedding can be stressful if not handled properly. There are a few crucial points in the planning of your wedding. Three key points are the catering, venue and the entertainment. Although we are only tackling on element of your wedding planning we can help make this part of your planning as stress-free as…
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Should You Hire A Band or DJ For Your Wedding?

Budget and personal preference will determine whether you should hire a band or DJ for your wedding or personal event. At East Coast we have a stellar reputation for providing top tier entertainment at affordable prices. We have added some new additions and used our “outside of the box” thinking that allowed us to create…
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Long Island's Most Versatile Band: Sample Song List

If you are looking for a unique band for your wedding, East Coast is the band for you! We have provided a sample song list on our website for you to see the diversify of our music that we play. There are also audio samples in which you can hear us play certain songs. We…
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How To Hire A Band For Your Wedding

When you have to hire a band for your wedding day you may realize that you have never had to hire a band before. Hiring the entertainment for your wedding may seem like it can be a stressful experience but when you work with New York’s Ultimate Party Band you can rest assure that this…
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Reviews Of Long Island's Most Versatile Band

“If you are a musician, then this is the band for you! I come from a family of musicians, so finding a band was one of the most important part of planning my wedding day. My husband and I are both singers and I am a music teacher. East Coast was the only band we…
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Why hire a live band for your wedding?

  Hiring live music for your wedding offers a level of sophistication that is not possible with a D.J, alone. East Coast plays a wide variety of music in order to satisfy a broad range of musical interests and customizes their repertoire to your specific needs. Regardless of the venue, the energy brought by a…
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The Best Wedding Band On Long Island

If you live on Long Island or in the Tri-state area and are looking for a band for your wedding, East Coast is the band for you! East Coast has long been renown as New York’s Ultimate Party Band and has played at thousands of weddings over the past three decades. No matter the venue…
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Hiring The Entertainment For Your Wedding: Band Or DJ

When planning your wedding you may face many stressful moments. When you work with East Coast, we are here for you from the very first moment of entertainment planning. We know that planning a wedding is stressful and now you have one less thing that you will stress over! We welcome input from our clients…
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Tips For Planning Your Wedding: Choosing The Entertainment

When planning your wedding you may face difficult decisions when choosing a caterer, venue, attire and even the entertainment. When you work with East Coast, you can be sure that the entertainment planning will be on aspect of your planning that will be stress free. We work with your from the very beginning to personally…
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Long Island's Favorite Party Band

East Coast has been Long Island’s favorite party band for over 30 years. For the last three decades East Coast has been the top choice for wedding couples, corporate party planners and country clubs. No matter the venue that we play at we know how to create a fun party experience that you and your…
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Finding The Right Band For Your Wedding

East Coast has stellar reputation for providing top tier entertainment for weddings at fair prices. Our goal is to listen to clients and find live music solutions to fit every situation and budget. From the very first moment of your entertainment planning you will be working with the band members that will be performing at…
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Tops Songs For Your New York Wedding

East Coast has long been renowned as New York’s Ultimate Party Band! The band has been in existence for over 30 years and in that time we have performed at thousands of weddings, corporate events, private events and night clubs. Whether you crave black tie elegance or a dance party frenzy, East Coast can deliver…
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Long Island’s Premier Wedding Entertainment

  East Coast is known as Long Island’s “Premier Party Band” and it isn’t hard to see why. No matter the venue or event, the magical combination of East Coast’s experience and youthful  energy will create a fun party experience that you and your guests will remember for years. When planning a wedding, choosing the…
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Long Island's Premier Wedding Band

East Coast isn’t known as Long Island’s Premier Party band for no reason! They have upheld their reputation of being New York’s Ultimate Party Band and delivering premier and affordable service. The band members of East Coast make every effort to personalize your event and will be there with you from the very first moment…
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Choosing Songs To Play At Your Wedding

When you choose East Coast to perform at your wedding you can be sure that their performance will be as unique as your event is. We pride ourselves in not being easily categorized. What separates us from other wedding bands is our unique and youthful energy. Our band has been in existence for over 30…
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Tips On Hiring A Live Wedding Band

  When planning your wedding you will face a time when you have to decide if you want to hire a band or a DJ. Why hire a band you ask? When you hire a band to play at your wedding it will bring a level of sophistication, elegance and entertainment value that is not…
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Tips For Your Wedding Entertainment Planning

When you are hiring a band for your wedding, you may be nervous as the what the final outcome will be on your big day. This is why at East Coast we are there from the very first moment to personally assist you with every phase of your entertainment planning. The way we are there…
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Long Island's Ultimate Party Band!

East Coast Music & Entertainment has been in existence for over 30 years. We are known as New York’s Ultimate Party Band! We have long been renowned as the tri-state area’s most versatile band. No matter the venue or event we create a fun party experience that you and your guests will remember for years…
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New York's Ultimate Party Band: Weddings, Corporate Parties & More!

East Coast has long been renowned as New York’s Ultimate Party Band! We have a stellar reputation for providing top tier entertainment at a fair and affordable price. Our mission is to listen to our clients and find solutions for every situation and budget. One thing that separates us from our competition is that from…
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Tips For Hiring A Band For The First Time

  When you hire a band for your wedding it may be the very first time in your life that you have had to hire a band. Where do you start? What questions do you ask before hiring a band? You may want to start about asking what kind of music that they play, how…
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A Successful Wedding Starts With Thorough Planning

East Coast has been in existence for over 30 years, performing at thousands of wedding and other events. We’ve played at many venues and parties all over the tri-state area. Choosing the entertainment is the most important decision you’ll make for the success of your event. That’s why, for the last three decades, wedding couples,…
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Testimonials & Reviews About The Band

East Coast Band’s goal is for our clients to become our biggest supporters and advertisers. East Coast combines input from our clients with our own experience and expertise to yield a party that’s sophisticated, elegant and high energy. We are very open with our clients from the beginning as to create the perfect party for you….
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Choosing The Entertainment For Your Wedding

East Coast has been long renowned as Long Island’s most versatile band. They are also known as New York’s ultimate party band! No matter the venue or event, the magical combination of youthful energy and experience creates a party that is fun and will be an experience that your guests and you will remember for…
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A Very Unique Band For Your Wedding

East Coast Music & Entertainment has a stellar reputation for providing top tier entertainment at fair prices. Our mission is to really listen to our clients and find live music solutions for every situation and budget. Recent additions and some “outside the box” thinking allows us to create packages at various key price points that…
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Hiring A Band For Your Big Day

What make East Coast a unique wedding band? They play music that makes each affair memorable and will include great songs that are not usually included in your typical wedding band fare. East Coast is a band that loves to entertain. If you want to hear some samples of East Coast’s music there is a…
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Hiring The Entertainment For Your Wedding Day

Having been in the entertainment business for over 30 years now, we know what makes or breaks a wedding. Hiring a band is one of the most important decisions that you will make for your big day. Along with the food and catering, entertainment can make or break your wedding. If this is your first…
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Make Or Break Your Wedding!

East Coast band members are experts on weddings! We collectively have 30 years experience of performing at weddings and other events. We might just be a band and provide entertainment for weddings but we know what works and what doesn’t. Here are a few tips from us to help make your event and not break…
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East Coast Band On ‘Huckabee’

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Looking To Hire A Wedding Band?

If you are looking for a youthful, energetic band to play at your wedding, East Coast is the band for you! With their magical combination of experience and youthful energy they will create a party experience that you and your party guests will remember for years to come. When planning your wedding there are two…
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East Coast Is The Right Band For Your Wedding

With 30 years of experience and over 1000 weddings under our belt we’re happy to have performed for (and with) some amazing people. Over the years the band has performed for countless celebrities from all walks of life. These include Jon Bon Jovi, Mayor Giuliani, Martha Stewart, John Belushi, Vanessa Williams, Yankees and Mets (among hundreds…
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Decisions That Can Make Or Break Your Wedding

Living in New York, there is a reputation of a certain uniqueness for the people who live here. New York style weddings certainly have a reputation for their unique blend of great food, music and dancing. When planning a wedding there are certain choices that can make or break your wedding. Certainly the music and…
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Live Music On Long Island

East Coast has a stellar reputation for providing top tier entertainment at fair prices; live music solutions for every situation and budget with packages at various key price points that are sure to meet your needs. We feel blessed to be in a business where smiling faces (and tired feet) are the company goal. So…
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The Right Band For Your Long Island Wedding

When you start planning your wedding your may realize that you have never hired a band in your entire life. So where do you start? East Coast will help you through the process of hiring a band for your wedding. We encourage our clients to ask questions and speak their minds from the start. We…
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Home Of East Coast Band – New York

New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. New York is the 27th-most extensive, the 3rd-most populous, and the 7th-most densely populated of the 50 United States. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east. The state…
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A Truly Unique Wedding Band

East Coast plays music that will make each affair unique and memorable, and includes great songs that are not your typical wedding band fare. We love to entertain. East Coast is a band that has regular public performances. We welcome clients to meet and get to know the individual performers. This leads to level of…
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Our Band's Biggest Supporters

“Words cannot express how absolutely amazing you and your fabulous band are!  I knew that you guys were the best, but to have you there, making my day a dream come true was a gift!  We just got back from our honeymoon, and the few people I have talked too cannot stop talking about EAST…
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The Perfect Band For Your Long Island Event

Hiring the entertainment is one of the most important factors in the success of your event. East Coast has been a favorite for wedding couples, corporate party planners and night clubs for over 30 thirty years. If you are looking for a band that will be personal with you during the planning, East Coast is…
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Long Island, New York

Long Island is an island in the U.S. state of New York. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which, (Brooklyn and Queens), are boroughs of New York City, and two of which are mainly suburban (Nassau and Suffolk). In popular usage, “Long Island” often refers only to Nassau…
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Hiring A Band: Long Island Events

East Coast has long been renowned as the most versatile band in the Tri-state area. They have played at thousands of events all over Long Island, ranging from weddings to corporate affairs and night clubs. East Coast is a unique band for so many reasons. East Coast plays music that makes every affair and event…
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Entertainment For Your Wedding

Our Mission East Coast Music & Entertainment has a stellar reputation for providing top tier entertainment at fair prices. Our mission is to really listen to our clients and find live music solutions for every situation and budget. Recent additions and some “outside the box” thinking allows us to create packages at various key price…
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Hiring A Band Doesn't Have To Be Stressful

  East Coast is known not only all over New York but is known as the Tri-state area’s most versatile band. It doesn’t matter what the event or venue is, they create an experience every single time that your guests will remember for yours. Whether you are looking to hire a band for your wedding…
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The Band's Milestones – Throughout The Years

In the late seventies, Dan Vitalo, Jr. set out to bring something fresh, different and BIG to the then flourishing Long Island bar and college music scene. In a landscape dominated pretentious four piece bands, he envisioned a fun, eclectic R & R band with both male and female lead vocalists and a horn section….
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Make Yours A Wedding To Remember

  If you’ve already made the decision to hire a band for your wedding as opposed to a D.J. now is the time to decide which wedding band is best for you. East Coast Band has over three decades of experience and is just as much a family as it is a business. East  Coast…
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The Tri-State Area's Most Versatile Band

East Coast has long been renowned as the Tri-state area’s most versatile band. No matter what the event or venue, our magical combination of experience and youthful energy creates a fun party experience your guests will remember for years. Choosing the entertainment is the most important decision you’ll make for the success of your event….
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Hiring A Band Does Not Have To Be Stressful

If you have already made the decision to hire a band for your wedding or event, you should know what to look for! East Coast has long been renowned as the Tri-state area’s most versatile band. Playing at thousands of events on Long Island, New York City, and New Jersey East Coast has always kept…
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Hiring A Band For Your Long Island Event

Hiring a band for your wedding not does not need to be stressful! When working with the band members of East Coast, you should never be afraid to speak your mind and ask questions. We understand that this is your event and you probably have a good picture in your mind of how you would…
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Favorite Party Band Long Island

When planning your wedding, this might be the first time you’ve ever hired a band in your entire life. We are there from the very first moment to personally assist you with every phase of the entertainment planning for your event. We want to ensure you a thoroughly stress free experience while in the planning…
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Why Hire A Band For Your Long Island Wedding

If you are planning your wedding and are wondering whether or not to hire a band or a DJ there are a few things to consider. This may be the first time you are hiring a band in your life and very well may be the last time, but it is more important than you…
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Long Island's Most Renowned Wedding Band

When hiring a band for an events such as weddings or any other type of formal affair you want to choose a band that is unique and memorable. While hiring a band may seem like such a minor detail, think of how important the entertainment is in the big picture. East Coast Band plays music…
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Tips For Hiring A Wedding Band

Although hiring entertainment will not consume the majority of your wedding planning, this one small detail can make all the difference in the world at your reception. The first question you need to ask yourself is if you want a live band of DJ for your wedding. Both offer different things and have advantages over…
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A Successful Event Starts With The Band You Hire

East Coast has long been renowned as the Tri-state area’s most versatile wedding band. East Coast has played at venues all over Long Island and the surrounding Tri-state area, including Upstate New York. No matter what the venue or event is, East Coast uses their experience and youthful energy to create a fun party experience…
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East Coast Band's Milestones

During the ‘80s and ‘90s East Coast further developed its reputation as a high energy Party Band, building a loyal following throughout the tri-state area—from the Hamptons on Long Island to Hunter Mountain Upstate New York. It was during this era the Tom and Stevie B joined the band and other musical relationships were kindled…
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About New York's Ultimate Party Band

East Coast Music & Entertainment has a stellar reputation for providing top tier entertainment at fair prices. Our mission is to really listen to our clients and find live music solutions for every situation and budget. Recent additions to our band and some “outside the box” thinking allows us to create packages at various key…
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Long Island's Most Versatile Band

East Coast has long been renowned as the Tri-state area’s most versatile band. Having played over 1,000 weddings and corporate events as well as 3,000 club, concert, school and church functions, East Coast is suitable for any event or function. No matter what the event or venue, our magical combination of experience and youthful energy…
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FAQ’s About Hiring A Band For Wedding

When you are hiring a band for your wedding, this may be the first time you’ve ever hired a band in your life. We know that when planning a wedding, there are so many details you are trying to get right. When working with East Coast Band you can be sure that this detail will…
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East Coast Band Is New York's Ultimate Party Band

East Coast Band prides themselves in being a unique and one of a kind band. They are proud to be as much a family as a business. The band has been in existence for over 30 years and has performed at more than 1,000 weddings and corporate events, 3,000 clubs, concert, school and church functions…
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The Perfect Band For Your Long Island Wedding

For any occasion, especially a wedding, hiring a band brings a level of sophistication and elegance that is not possible with a D.J. For over thirty years East Coast Band has played thousands of performances all over Long Island, throughout the tri-state area and beyond. East Coast Band is known as New York’s Ultimate Party…
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Wedding Wire: Bride's Choice Awards 2013

The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes the top five percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ are determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds.   East…
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East Coast Band "Knock On Wood"

Long Island’s Premier Wedding Band, East Coast Band rocks out on ‘Huckabee’.     Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com

East Coast: Long Island’s Premier Wedding Band

  Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com   East Coast: Long Island’s Premier Wedding Band   East Coast Band is known as New York’s Ultimate Party Band. What separates East Coast from other wedding bands is they will perform music that makes each affair memorable, and will always include greats songs that are not your…
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Big Mike Lynche Returns

With a unique blend of experience and youthful energy, EAST COAST has been entertaining audiences across the tri-state area for over three decades. Every dynamic performance reflects the deep history and unmatched eclectic repertoire. Recently reunited with their American Idol Big Mike Lynche (#4 Idol Season Nine), EAST COAST is poised to thrill yet another…
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East Coast performs at celebrity event

Already stoked for the performance because we were going to be trying out some “new” material with our own A Idol Big Mike, we were still shocked when Mayor Bloomberg walked in. The intimate 100 person guest list included icons of the fashion world: Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren and Kenneth Cole.  Also spotted were NE Patriots…
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East Coast performs for the Penguin Party

East Coast performs for the Penguin Party Over 500 young professionals and NYC socialites gathered to support CFK partner elementary schools. See pictures.   http://www.flickr.com/photos/changeforkids/6941547243/in/set-72157629118332564   Where: The Bowery Hotel   Other details: The Penguin Party is the “Change for Kids” Junior Council’s inaugural black tie event. Over 500 young professionals and NYC socialites gathered to support two…
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East Coast performs Pataki wedding

We are proud to have been selected by Governor George Pataki and his wife Elizabeth to perform at their daughter Allison’s wedding    “…we really hit the jackpot in picking East Coast.. the best wedding band ever”!    Best,   Alli (Allison Pataki, daughter of NYS Governor George Pataki)

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