45 Riots

We loved 45 Riots! Our guests couldn’t stop raving—they were such a hit! The vocals and musicality were outstanding, and they nailed all of our must-plays perfectly. The moment they performed as I walked down the aisle was incredibly special and something I’ll treasure forever. I know there was a lot of coordination behind the scenes, and we couldn’t have done it without the team’s dedication to making our day perfect. The engineers were fantastic, ensuring everything was set for my sisters and I to perform our special number—it went off without a hitch! The ceremony music was phenomenal. They took the time to learn specially orchestrated pieces just for us, making each moment feel truly unique and personal. For the party, they flawlessly performed the songs we had requested, keeping the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long. I’m so grateful to the musicians for their incredible talent and effort—it truly made the day unforgettable. Seriously, 10/10.

They traveled to guetamala for my daughter’s wedding and the process was seamless! They were a huge hit and kept the dance floor busy the whole night!

We worked with 45 Riots for our wedding at Bourne Mansion, and they provided our reception band, cocktail musicians, and after-party DJ, and each was amazing. I cannot recommend them enough! They truly made our wedding, and we're still getting rave reviews from guests. The whole process with the 45 Riots team was seamless from start to finish. The cocktail musicians (both indoors and outdoors) were perfect to allow for mingling, etc. and the reception band and after-party DJ had unmatched energy. Our guests didn't leave the dance floor all night! The musicians themselves had incredible attention to detail. All of our must plays were performed and our do not play songs left out. My father was extremely thankful and impressed that one of the female vocalists were able to make a quick lyric change for our father bride dance song. I only hope I can go to another wedding or event that uses 45 Riots so I can experience them again!

45 Riots was absolutely amazing!!! All of the band members were great, but I want to specifically highlight each of the singers we had (Jake, DR, and Inaya). They were truly amazing and it was as if the songs were being played off of the tracks instead of being performed live! I would definitely recommend them to anyone and I wish I had another event upcoming to rebook them!

We booked 45 Riots for our wedding and could not have been happier with our decision. From our initial call with them we could tell how organized, professional, and passionate about the music they were. They continued to be super responsive and very easy to work with on the lead up to the wedding. On the day of, they brought such positive vibes and also sounded amazing! They had everyone dancing the entire time and we are still getting comments on how great the band was!

45 Riots were PHENOMENAL! Every guest said it was one of the best (if not the best) wedding band they had ever seen! Could not recommend them more highly! In addition, they were so easy to work with, and very responsive our specific requests for music, etc.

The band was INCREDIBLE. Every single guest has been raving about them. The sound, the songs, the performance - WOW! The 45 Riots team was helpful and patient throughout the entire process. We went back and forth, hand selecting each musician, and it definitely paid off. The lineup was absolutely perfect and their setlist was impeccable. Their energy and vibe was so cheerful, which added greatly to the evening. The groom is a drummer in a 90s cover band so we coordinated a surprise performance with 45 Riots that went off without a hitch. It was the high energy, kick ass dance party that we were looking for. Truly the BEST band EVER!

We LOVE 45 Riots! It has been two months since our daughter's wedding and our guests are still talking about how amazing they were. They brought so much energy. . . our dance floor was packed all night. They excelled at covering all genres of music and seamlessly incorporated the first dance, speeches, parent dances and traditional Greek dances without losing any momentum. This mother of the bride never left the dance floor and our daughter and son in law were thrilled. From the first contact, to the last, 45 Riots was professional, easy to work with, provided great suggestions and advice and their performance made our daughter's wedding so festive and unforgettable. We cannot recommend them enough. They are the best!

Highly Recommend! We hired 45 Riots for our Brooklyn wedding in October 2023. From the business side - they were extremely professional and easy to work with. From the performance side - they are simply incredible! Our guests were blown away. They will truly enhance your event.

I can’t say enough about how fabulous 45 riots is. We have seen them perform at 3 other weddings, and then they played ours. 10/10, book ASAP, they MAKE any wedding come alive. Couldn’t stop dancing. Love them!

45 Riots just performed at my wedding on 4/20/2024. They are hands down the best band i have ever seen and danced to. They bring the most energy and to me the wedding is all about the band and they brought it!!! I cannot recommend them enough to anyone who is getting married in the NYC area. They made my wedding the best night ever and my wife and i never left the dance floor, along with all of our guests. No one was sitting down when they were playing, They are awesome!

45 Riots is the absolute best wedding band. Everyone from age 22 to 92 raved about the music, and the band had everybody dancing the entire night. They did a great job making a complete set list from our suggestions. More than anything, they were easy to work with from beginning to end and delivered on absolutely everything they promised. We can't recommend them enough.

Amazing. Phenomenal. Fantastic. There aren't enough superlatives to describe 45 Riots. They proved to be super responsive and so easy to deal with (I wish I could say that about all the wedding vendors with which I dealt). The band listened to and honored our requests. Most importantly, I was assured that the band "reads the room" and "plays to the crowd." And did they ever! The expansive dance floor was packed all night. One friend remarked that 45 Riots was so good, she momentarily thought it must be a DJ spinning a record that she was listening to, not a cover band! They took almost no breaks, and seamlessly transitioned from one song to another without fanfare. If you, like me, believe that the band is the key component of a rollicking good party, do not hesitate to hire 45 Riots!

We got married three weeks ago and our guests are still raving about how we had the best wedding band and most fun dance floor they’d ever seen at a wedding. 45riots was incredible — so impressively talented, accommodating to our requests, and an absolute infusion of energy and fun into the night. The dance floor was packed and everyone was going on and on about the band all night. We can’t say enough good things about them! It was great being able to meet with them beforehand to tell them about our vision for the night, what kind of music we were hoping for, etc. – they assembled the perfect ensemble who read our crowd perfectly and knocked it out of the park. Book them now – you won’t regret it!

Absolutely phenomenal band. They played our wedding at Capitale in NYC and they were fantastic. Calling the a “wedding band” is a massive undersell: they are more like a killer band (the kind you would pay to see play a regular concert) who just happens to play weddings. They offer a wide range of songs and genres - from 60s soul to 2020s hip-hop. We fell in love with their sound after watching their video of "Blinding Lights" (make sure to give it a listen- it's better than the original!) Their communication, professionalism, and vibes were all excellent. They exceeded our (already lofty) expectations in every respect. We have a few musician friends who wanted to sit in on a few songs during the reception, and the band was more than accommodating. They were a joy to work with.

One of the great joys of my daughter’s wedding reception was 45 Riots. Many of our guests told us it was the best band they had ever heard at any event, and I agree. The musicianship in the 10 piece ensemble was outstanding. JJ was a superb leader, and Emanuel was extremely patient with our many requests in the weeks leading up to the wedding. The band put the spotlight on the music and dancing, and not themselves, which is exactly what we wanted. And they lead a long, fun hora!

we were blown away by 45riots. the band sounded amazing, was the perfect balance of getting the crowd up on their feet without being too performative, and we loved the song selection. they worked seamlessly with us and accommodated all our special requests.

We've been fortunate to attend a lot of weddings of family and friends, and while most people might say there own wedding band was the best (just because it is their special night)...we can easily without fail claim that 45 Riots is THE BEST wedding band we have ever seen and we were lucky enough to hire for our own wedding. We had never seen them live prior to hiring Adam and his colleagues, but we put faith in the reviews that we actually found on this website. The energy was electric all night from start to finish. We really appreciated their professionalism, style, groove, and overall sense of fun that they brought to the evening. Our guests months later continue to talk about how amazing our band was....Also, 45 Riots travelled to Canada to perform at our wedding....We separately paid for the band's hotels and transportation to/from our venue and the airport which weren't included in their charges to us (our venue which was out of the city in a more remote private location). Hats off to 45 Riots! We look forward to staying in touch with them and seeing them perform or hiring them for another fun event in the future!

This is one of, if not the best wedding band that money can buy. There's a reason that they have unanimous 5 star reviews - they're all well deserved. The obvious part is that all of the musicians are SO talented and impressive. Our guests were blown away and people of all ages were going crazy on the dance floor all night, with most saying it was the best wedding band they've ever seen. The maybe not so obvious part is the office staff who were so beyond helpful in the planning process leading up to our wedding. Federica and team were so professional and thorough that it was mind blowing. They even problem-solved certain concerns with my timeline and made everything perfect. I did not have a wedding planner or even a day of coordinator which was a risk, but honestly this band was so on top of things that there wasn't a worry in my mind that they'd let us down. We also got really lucky with our lineup to have Greg, MJ, and DR as our singers and we can't thank them enough! The only complaint we received all night was that our guests were begging them to play longer and upset when they had to take breaks!

Months after our wedding, we are still reeling over how incredible this band is. There are seriously not enough positive things to say about 45 Riots--they are the real deal. My friends STILL bring up how packed our dance floor was--not a single guest was sitting because 45 Riots kept the whole room dancing all night long. When our photographer sent us our full wedding album, she even told us it was one of the largest galleries she'd ever done because of how many dance floor gems she needed to include, we definitely have the band to thank for that! From start to finish, Robin and her team were so easy to work with. They delivered on every single request we had and shied away from all the typical, overused wedding songs that everyone is tired of hearing of, thank goodness! We actually didn't end up with any of the lead singers we originally booked, but it did NOT matter in the slightest because we couldn't have imagined the performers being any better than what we got--just in case anyone is worried about last minute changes. If you're looking for a truly unforgettable musical experience, look no further, these guys are it!!!

Just stop. Take a breath. You've found your band. All the reviews are completely true. 45 Riots MADE OUR WEDDING. A live band was the #1 priority for my fiance and I. We were so nervous about finding just the right one, and with our big day behind us, I can confidently say we made the absolute best choice by a mile. Our guests could not stop asking us where we found this band. We are STILL getting compliments days later. Each vocalist and musician performed at the absolute highest level. Everyone is so insanely talented, and they are just brimming with charisma. It also doesn't hurt that they are GORGEOUS people, dressed to the 9's! Our guests never stopped dancing, which was exactly what our dream wedding looked like in our heads. 45 Riots made it a reality. They read the room perfectly and had a set list that pleased EVERYONE. Their expert transitions must also be mentioned: between every song was an amazing mashup that got everyone SO excited for what was coming next. The energy was unbeatable. This band will make your night unforgettable. WORK WITH THEM!

45 Riots is AMAZING! They performed at my son’s wedding and the dance floor was packed! They are incredibly talented and energizing. I have never seen a band where each and every musician and vocalist performed at such an exceptionally high level. Everyone LOVED them!

The 45 Riots team were incredible to work with. From the very beginning of the planning process through the wedding day, they were extremely communicative and made us feel like we were in great hands. Music and dancing were very important to us going into the wedding planning process and after reading all of the amazing reviews and watching their videos, we knew that by booking 45 Riots we had nothing to worry about going into our wedding night. We were right! Their talent is unparalleled, they are able to perform such a wide variety of genres flawlessly. The energy that they bring into the night and the way that they are able to intuit what the crowd wants made for a night that we and our guests will never forget!

We had the immense pleasure of hiring 45 Riots as our wedding band, and they exceeded all expectations. Their performance was nothing short of outstanding, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking an unforgettable musical experience. From the moment we contacted 45 Riots, their professionalism shone through. They were incredibly easy to work with, attentive to our preferences, and seamlessly accommodated our specific requests. Their communication was prompt and clear, ensuring a stress-free planning process that allowed us to focus on other wedding preparations. On the day-of, 45 Riots truly showcased their exceptional quality of music. Their diverse repertoire spanned various genres and eras, captivating guests of all ages. The energy and passion with which they performed were infectious, creating an electrifying atmosphere that kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. The band's extraordinary talent and seamless transitions between songs were truly remarkable, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. One of the most rewarding aspects of hiring 45 Riots was witnessing the deluge of compliments from our guests. Many of our friends and family members complimented the diversity of song choice and exceptional quality; 45 Riots engaged the audience and created an unforgettable experience.

I don't even have the words to describe how good this band is. Candidly, my family had unrealistic expectations, and they were absolutely FLOORED by the exceptional talent of JJ, Bobbi, Jermaine, and the band. At one point a guest confused Bobbi's voice for an actual Whitney Houston recording. They brought the house down and I only wish we could have spent many more hours dancing with them. Plus the producers that you work with during the planning process are SO nice, attentive, and helpful. 45 Riots made our wedding the best night of my life. BOOK THEM!

45 Riots was the BEST wedding band who brought the energy to our wedding the entire night!!! From ceremony strings, cocktail jazz, reception 12-piece band, to after party DJ, 45 Riots delivered exceptional talent and energy the entire night. They accommodated all of our musical preferences (we really wanted country music). Also, we really enjoyed working with Federica & team. They were extremely responsive and professional throughout the entire planning period. 10/10 recommend!!

45 Riots brought the house down at my wedding! They are unbelievable! I found them because I heard them play at a friend's wedding and I absolutely loved them - they did not disappoint! People were coming up to me all night telling me this was the best wedding band they had ever heard! I am so happy that they were able to play at our wedding :)

By far the best wedding band in town, no question! They were incredible to work with throughout the planning process and put on a fabulous show on our wedding night! We couldn't be happier!!!

45 Riots performed at our November 6, 2022 wedding and they were UNBELIEVABLE!! Months later, my family and friends are still raving about how great my wedding band was. Their talent is unmatched and really made my wedding the best day ever!! 100000/10 would recommend.

There is a reason why 45 Riots has so many 5 star reviews. This band was absolutely amazing to work and made our wedding day unforgettable! They were very responsive to our questions and super accommodating throughout the planning process - they made us feel confident in their ability to deliver a great performance. On the wedding day itself, 45 Riots truly brought the party to life! They had everyone on the dance floor all night long and played a great mix of songs that appealed to guests of all ages. We were blown away by the high energy level and the fantastic performance that they put on. The band members are incredibly talented (we had several professional musicians at our wedding and even they were blown away), and they know how to get a crowd going. The energy in the room was electric, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. 45 Riots created a fun and vibrant atmosphere that had everyone dancing all night long. Their music was perfect for our wedding, and we received SO many compliments from our guests about how great the band was. Thank you so much, 45 Riots! You guys are simply the best, and we would recommend you to anyone who wants to have an unforgettable wedding reception.

Absolutely incredible. The band was amazing and all our guests said so. They got everybody dancing, they learned songs we requested ahead of time, and performed them really well!! Transitions were especially impressive. It's clear these are quality musicians.

This is not just a wedding band… this is an unbelievably talented group of musicians who truly consider the type of music you want to hear and dance to. We had what we thought was a somewhat unique request to play a Grateful Dead song as our first dance and they absolutely shocked us with their performance (vocals and instrumental). They also spent time with us as we shared all of our favorite songs. Our guests were extremely impressed. They complimented our day perfectly!

Stop your search here. Seriously. 45 riots were truly one of the best parts of my wedding. They're not just a wedding band, or an event band, they are a group of professional musicians and recording artists who take pride in their performances and know how to bring a crowd to their feet. Our guests were on their feet and did not even want to sit down! Not only were they thorough prior to the event with meetings, calls, and preparations. They were also SUPER on top of everything the day of. I really mean it, from top to bottom the pre-production of this performance as well of day-of production was flawless. Thank you 45, you guys truly made the best night of my life 10,000% more memorable. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Absolutely fantastic band! Not your average, cheesy wedding band. These musicians are so, so talented and our guests could really tell. Six plus months later, friends still tell us and our parents how great the band was! The band really makes a wedding, and my husband was very keen on ensuring we had a great one that didn't feel like your run-of-the-mill wedding band. 45 Riots was recommended to us and we're sure glad they were. From ceremony to cocktail hour all the way through to the end of the reception, 45 Riots crushed it. They worked with us leading up to the wedding on reception timeline/music selection and on the day, played a great range of music that we wanted/requested and read the room so well, keeping everyone up and on the dance floor the whole night. Couldn't have asked for better wedding night entertainment!

45 Riots is the best. It was so easy to plan for our big day with the band - Federica and team were extremely responsive and our conversations/direction translated perfectly to the team that was on-site during the day of. The band even accommodated a custom song request for us which was extremely memorable. Our guests were raving about how good the band was and I concur - I strongly recommend 45 Riots!

BEST WEDDING EVER, and truly because of this absolutely phenomenal band. I cannot think of one negative critique. Weeks later we are still hearing from our guests about how absolutely energetic the dance floor was the entire night, and how each member of the band brought their all. We are eternally grateful.

45 Riots went above and beyond our expectations. They were INCREDIBLE. From start to finish, they delivered 100%. Every single person at our wedding was up and dancing the whole night. The entire team was awesome to work with, highly recommended!

45 Riots was INCREDIBLE. They performed at our 10/15/22 wedding at Tribeca Rooftop and were absolutely amazing. From acoustic guitar during our rooftop ceremony, to a jazz duet during cocktail hour, to the full band during reception and DJ encore for the final hour the entire performance was top notch. They were so kind during our consultations and really listened to the type of music and vibe we were looking for at our wedding. The whole wedding danced the night away just as we were hoping and we got so much positive feedback about 45 riots!

My husband and I wanted a high-energy event, and 45 Riots made sure of that! SO many of our guests raved over the band, and for good reason: From the gorgeous acoustics that walked us down the aisle to JJ's unreal guitar playing to the INSANE Beyonce & Jay-Z mashup that I'm still thinking about, we couldn't have asked for more! If you want a high-energy band that gets everyone dancing, 45 Riots is the one!

Thank you so much! 45 Riots absolutely nailed it! Not only did the crowd get moving but so did my husband and I. We aren’t much of dancers and we danced all night! They did an incredible job with all of our songs, first dance, father daughter and mother son. Every single person had mentioned how great they were. They played the crowd and crushed each song! Great people too! Thank you so much for everything!

We used 45 Riots for our wedding and it was the best night ever! We had so many guests tell us it was the best band they have ever heard at a wedding and we agree! Planning and getting ready for the wedding was very organized and helpful. We were able to be in contact with the team at 45 Riots whenever was convenient for us and they always answered quickly. On the day, they played at our cocktail hour and reception. They brought such great energy and sounded amazing. They made our wedding a day that we will never forget! If you are looking for a wedding band to make your big day feel like a personal concert and party, look no further than 45 Riots!

45 Riots brought the HEAT to our wedding dance floor. Our 10 piece band smashed it and had our guests on the dance floor all night! I would recommend 45 Riots for any future events! Thank you 45 Riots!

45 Riots was EVERYTHING!!! We had a guitar and sax for the ceremony, and an 8-piece band for the reception. Aside from the obvious talent, the band had so much personality which I loved. They had everyone dancing the whole night. My guests, especially the older ones, could not believe a "wedding band" could sound that good and be that cool. Thank you 45Riots! Truly the best

45 Riots were a hit at our wedding! They played song after song and sounded incredible! The Latin set was so much fun and had everyone dancing. We were blown away by how versatile the band was playing a variety of genres from latin to country to rock. What we loved about this group of artists is that this is their full time job and you can tell by how they sound. If you are looking for an amazing band for your wedding book 45 Riots!

We had high standards when booking a wedding band and 45 Riots exceeded them. Throughout the planning stages, they were very responsive, offering flexibility and recommendations. They listened to all of our suggestions and requests, tailoring the wedding set list to our preferences. Beyond the very long list of songs in their repertoire, they layered in some recent releases and learned several songs on our wish list (Carly Rae Jepsen deep cuts anyone?). JJ and the band were excited to play and were clearly having a good time throughout the event. Throughout the night, guests came over to us to comment on how top-notch the band was - sounding closer to the record than to a wedding band. 10/10 no notes.

45 Riots is the BEST WEDDING BAND EVER! I had high expectations for the band at my wedding, and let me tell you - 45 Riots was beyond what I ever could have imagined! They truly made our wedding night. Leading up to the wedding, Federica was my point of contact. She is incredibly helpful, responsive and professional. She answered all of our questions and was thorough in walking us through how everything would run for the reception. On the night of the wedding, JJ was our bandleader and lead guitarist. He is AWESOME. Not only is he a brilliant musician (he had our guests in awe during his guitar solo), but he was also a fantastic emcee and he kept the energy high the entire night. And the band...just holy cow. Absolutely incredible. DR, Bobbi and Jermaine were our lead singers - and they were out-of-this-world good. The dance floor was packed the entire night. So many of our guests came up to us to tell us that 45 Riots is the best band ever - and we agree! Seriously - book 45 Riots! If you do, your wedding will be epic.

The best wedding band in NYC! Truly incredible performance at our wedding last weekend. Lead singers Bobbi, DR and Freedom were phenomenal. Our guests raved and danced the night away. So honored to have 45 Riots perform at our wedding!

We are overwhelmed with just how amazing our experience with 45 Riots was. Truly. The band is SO AMAZING. All of our guests said it was by far the best band they’ve ever seen (and we agree!), which was evident from the fact that the dance floor was always overflowing. We'd look around and notice every one was dancing facing the band - as if it were a concert! Which is what it felt like since they were so, so good and had such vibrant and fun energy. We can’t say enough good things and we have literally nothing negative to say. Jayro, Kennedy, and Jermaine were the vocalists and all three were SO perfect. They were incredibly talented but also incredible performers. We had a 200 person wedding outside in the summer, and it was HOT out, but the entire band were all such troopers in the heat and didn't let it faze them -- which also helped our guests just accept the sweat and enjoy the dancing. The band went above and beyond - with a fun guitar solo on the dance floor, a love train led by Jayro, GREAT crowd engagement from Kennedy, and wonderful inclusion of one of the brides who got to live out a dream as a rockstar band singer. On top of all of this, the band members were also all so kind and lovely to us. We could go on and on. We are so, so grateful 45 Riots played such a vital part of our special day. We will also add that working with the 45 Riots production and events team in the lead-up to the wedding was an absolute pleasure, and they were all very warm, responsive and reliable, and professional. HIGHLY recommend for anyone who wants to be known as having the best wedding ever :)

Hands down, the best band of all time. First, you get so much value for your money. Second, they are absolutely brilliant and fun and unbelievable energy. Our lead singer hurt her foot and had to sit on a stool the whole time and honestly, I didn't even notice I thought that was her thing because she was so amazing. Everyone on the team was great and worked well with our wedding planner to organize and make sure set up for success. We gave them an idea of what we wanted music wise (more R&B, motown, 80s 90s rap) and they crushed it! EVERYONE at our wedding was dancing all night and multiple people came up to me and the band to get their information and say they were the best band they had ever seen. We didn't have a sit down dinner either and they legit kept the vibe going the whole time. Boomers loved it, our friends loved it, it was amazing!

If you want a high-energy, dance all night, people coming up to you to tell you your wedding band is the best concert they've ever been to, then hire 45 Riots immediately. They were live remixing songs and people were freaking out over it - so cool! My husband and I love house music and wanted to adapt an EDM song into an acoustic version for our first dance. They absolutely crushed it. We loved working with this team, and already had several guests telling us they've reached out to the band to try and book them for their events.

This band is the best kept secret. They brought the house down all night long! The dance floor was packed and the energy was off the charts! They are true professionals and they brought our wedding to another level.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! The music for our wedding was very important to my husband and I – and not only did 45 Riots deliver their promises, they completely took our party to the next level. They were INCREDIBLE. Guests (including pro musicians in our family) were pulling us aside demanding to know where we found them and what their contact information was. Everyone was dancing all night and it was exactly the musical vibe we were trying to achieve. Truly could not thank the 45 Riots team enough and I would book them again in a heartbeat.

This band is incredible!!!! Out of this world amazing! I cannot say enough good things! Do not look further, you have found your band!!