5 Card Studs

These guys (and gal) are amazing. We were spiraling down an internet-hole one day, researching possible bands for our wedding, when we stumbled across a lo-fi music video for a song dedicated to the city of Milwaukee. This video had a level of self-awareness and humor that spoke to us on a deep level, and, the band was GOOD! We had to figure out who this group was. Upon further investigation we learned about the 5 Card Studs and talked to a few friends and family from the area (we currently live on the East Coast) that happened to already know of and love them. We had the opportunity to catch a live show at a bar on a weekend trip back to WI and had an absolute blast. These guys had the right catalog (greats songs ranging from the 60s-80s), magnetic gravitas and stage presence, and seriously kicked ass. After that show we knew we had to have these guys play our wedding. Matt (the band’s drummer and manager) was so incredibly nice and easy to work with. We stayed in contact up to the day, meeting a couple times to go over details, songs we liked/didn’t like, etc, and communication was great. We were able to utilize their three-piece jazz ensemble for the cocktail hour (which was fantastic) and then had the Studs (plus Rocky Mountain, daaaaaamn that voice!) play the reception. Matt was incredibly helpful in navigating a few road bumps throughout the day and made things go very smoothly; and once the reception kicked in to gear the Studs absolutely killed it. We still have guests mentioning how much they loved these guys. We can’t recommend the Studs enough, whether for an event, or just catching them at a show — Check. Them. Out!

We had the studs play our 1/9/16 wedding and are so happy we did! While we were dating we saw the 5 card studs at festivals and always loved dancing to them. Our wedding was no different and the dance floor was packed from the moment they came on! If I could give an extra star I would because my family brought hundreds of felt snowballs to throw during dancing and the band was the target of most of the snow balls! They didn't even bat an eye at over 100 people throwing fake snow balls in every direction! We couldn't have had a better wedding reception! The studs are affordable, fun, bring a great energy, and will get everyone shaking their booty's!

I introduced my boyfriend to 5 Card Studs on one of our early dates. He became a fan almost instantly and we began following them more and more. Knowing how much I loved 5 Card Studs, he flew the entire band to Riviera Maya, Mexico to perform at our destination wedding reception! 5 Card Studs did not let us down! They were amazing. All of our guests, some familiar with the band, some new, were beyond impressed with their performance. They were beyond perfect!

"This is for the Ladies!!!" The 5 Card Studs were awesome!!!! We received so many compliments about the band and have been asked how we found them. Bayview baby, Bayview!