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Keep the Party Going with After 8!
After 8 Band is a wedding entertainment group based in Baton Rouge, LA. This band of talented musicians is honored to help couples celebrate their day in style. The team is certain to have your guests dancing the night away to a wide variety of music genres.
For over a decade, After 8 has delighted countless crowds with their musical stylings. The talented team knows how to fill a dance floor, creating an energetic, celebratory atmosphere for the entire event. With singers, a rhythm section, and a horn trio, the group boasts a distinct, multi-dimensional sound that can set the ideal tone for your event.
After 8 Band provides couples with a number of different services. As well as live music, the team happily offers MC services. Couples can request a number of tunes from the band’s impressive repertoire. The group can learn new songs of your choosing to add to their playlist for a fully personalized experience.
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Instruments
- Bass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Saxophone
- Trombone
Music Genres
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Pop
- R&B
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
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Guests loved the music & their performance! After 8 made everything easy. I would hire them all over again!
Our wedding planner recommended After 8 to us and from the very start, Russ was great to work with.
The day of the wedding, the band was amazing. We wanted a high energy, interactive band and that's exactly what we got. The floor was packed the entire night. We've received several complements from our wedding guests since.
After 8 Band was nothing short of sensational. Their energy, talent, and ability to connect with our guests transformed our reception into a lively, unforgettable celebration. They played a crucial role in setting the atmosphere, filling the venue with music that resonated with everyone present. Their performance was not just entertainment; it was an integral part of our wedding day, contributing to the joy and celebration that filled every moment. We are incredibly grateful for their outstanding performance, which was a highlight for many of our guests.
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After 8 performed at our reception and KILLED IT! Not only did they sound amazing, but they got our guests dancing! I had the privilege of hearing them perform at another wedding and knew that their style and energy was perfect for me! Their music repertoire is massive and they can truly play whatever you love and want! Russ Bryant, their band manager, was extremely responsive and answered any questions I had during the planning process. Not only did After 8 play our reception, but one of their lead singers, Brandon, officiated our wedding! It was so nice being able to get so much out of one vendor. Cannot recommend them enough!
We booked After8 for my daughter's wedding (12/29/23) and they brought the house down! I would recommend them in a heartbeat! From 90s and hip-hop medley to Motown songs. To me, the best testament to their performance was when the guests chanted for more songs and wouldn't give up until they ended their night with Tina Turner's Rolling on the River! What an ending!
there are no words!!!!! After 8 exceeded every expectation we had and then some. Almost 2 months later and our guests can't stop raving about how good they were and how much fun our wedding was because of them. They played all of the hits and were extremely easy to work with leading up to the wedding. They took all of our requests to heart and truly gave us the best night ever!! If looking for a fun band that will get everyone on the dance floor After 8 is it!!
Wow.... After8 was INCREDIBLE at our wedding!! They were so engaging with the crowd and knew so many bangers. They played instrumentals at our ceremony, a jazz trio for the cocktail hour, and a full 8-piee band for the reception and each part of the night was better than the next. Would absolutely recommend After8!!
We had After 8 for our wedding and they were an absolute hit. Everyone told us how much they loved the band. They were incredibly responsive and receptive to any ideas, but we asked them to curate a playlist and they nailed it for all the different generations at the wedding. Everyone was dancing from the get go and they kept the energy up for the whole night. They’ve clearly done this before and know how to make any wedding go off without a hitch. Would recommend to any and everyone!
Honestly, the best band ever!!! Worth every single penny! Everyone was dancing and having a great time. I loved how they played different music genres and choreographed with the songs! My husband and I got on stage and danced and sang with the band.
I am so happy with how the way my reception turned out. Could not have asked for a better night!! Thank you After 8!!!!!!!!!!
We were so lucky to have been able to hire After8 for our wedding in Lafayette, LA in Oct 2023. They completely elevated our wedding reception! I wanted a band that would be able to engage with the crowd, 'read the room', and keep the party alive for all ages that were in attendance, and they absolutely did that. Some feedback from my guests - "where did you find these guys?!" and "They were amazing and so much fun!" Additionally, their pricing compared to other bands in the Lafayette/Baton Rouge/New Orleans area was VERY comparable and reasonable. I worked with Russ throughout the process and he was helpful, professional, and acted like a true partner ensuring that my vision / goals were achieved, while also providing his professional opinion and feedback (which I 1000% appreciated and welcomed). I strongly suggest booking After8 for your big event - they will not disappoint!
We absolutely loved having After8 as our band for our wedding reception. We had some requests that they made happen with ease! The party didn’t stop until they shut it down! The music they played kept everyone grooving. We got so many compliments on how fun our wedding was and we definitely owe it to After8 for that. We highly recommend them for your wedding!
Best band EVER! They played at my wedding for ceremony music and reception! Everything was perfect. They were so easy to communicate with throughout the planning process. The day of, they were so fun! Everyone had the time of their lives. Thank you After 8 for making my wedding celebration so perfect! It was everything we wanted!!
Just WOW. Best band by far! I had so many compliments after my wedding. They have a great song selection and kept everyone dancing. Plus they learned to new songs for free! I would 100% recommend this band!!
After 8 was AWESOME. So many people danced all night and our guests are still saying how great the band was. Russ was very responsive and patient before the bid day.
After 8 played during my wedding reception and their pianist played songs during the ceremony as well. They all showed up on time and they were set up with time to spare. Their performance was superb! All of my guests asked how we found them and said they were the best wedding band they had ever heard! I relied on reviews to narrow down the band selection for my NOLA destination wedding and hired After8 without ever hearing them play live. I watched videos of their performances and trusted that they would deliver the same level of performance at my wedding and THEY DID! Big relief for me. All praise to this professional band who at the basic level, does their job reliably and on time, but also on a higher level, gives an amazing performance that all my guests were raving about. Check their website for an extensive song list. Per the contract I got, they will also learn 2 additional songs for your wedding that aren't already their song list. This was perfect for us because our first dance and father/daughter dance songs weren't already on their list, but we got to add them. (PS wedding venue was Latrobe's on Royal, which I also recommend HIGHLY).
What a wonderful group of musicians. Took time to find out what songs we were interested in playing at the wedding. Arrived on time and were ready to go when the reception began.
Everyone at the wedding began dancing immediately because of the energy and great music!!!
The events coordinator for Bayou Desiard Country Club even stated they want to hire this band to come in for a special event for the members.
My family and friends could not say enough great things about the band and how much fun they were having!!!!
Literally the day after our wedding all people talked about was how great the band was. After 8 brought the music. They read the crowd, knew exactly what music would get them on the dance floor and partied till we got kicked out of the venue. They were such a great party!
If you want background music, this is not your band. If you want a serious dance party with the flexibility to have impromptu performances and dances from your friends (one of our friends did a beatboxing thing for us) then book them. They were amazing and fun in every sense of the word. The night wouldn’t have been the same without them. Book them! Thanks After8!!
After 8 Band made my wedding the party that I always wanted. They kept our guests on their feet the entire time, and I couldn't have picked a better lineup of songs myself! Their sound is incredible and our guests have continued to rave about great they were! Thank you guys so much for giving us the party of our dreams!
Wow!!! Exceeded our expectations. Easy to work with, good communications. Keep everyone on the dance floor, which is what the bride and groom wanted. They were fantastic. Can’t say enough good things about them, Thanks for a great night.
After 8 Band will always be my first recommendation! They were an essential part in making my wedding a dream come true! Not only are they amazing at what they do but they are interactive and so easy to work with. They can play just about anything you want! Thank you After 8 for being amazing! You made my wedding hands down the best night of my life!
Super fun band! Had the whole wedding dancing all night.
After 8 is the perfect band for every party -- especially weddings! All of our guests were floored with how this group can be so talented and so much fun at the same time. Russ was extremely accommodating with our sound/lighting needs, and Ryan was the perfect emcee for our special night.
Absolutely amazing. My husband and I were very picky with what band we wanted and we had a budget. This band is amazing for the price. They played all of the songs we requested from their song list before the big day. They were interactive with our guests. They learned 2 new songs for us. We got tons of compliments on how great they were. They were a great MC for the night too, and didn’t miss a beat. Couldn't be happier!
Where do I begin. From planning to the party itself, After 8 (shout out to Russ and Michael!), were a pleasure to work with. Our guests and us had a blast, and I lost count how many people told us how much they loved the band. They're able to play all types of music with their different vocal leads and instruments, and the horn section is killer! We also used them for ceremony music and a cocktail jazz quartet, and were so happy we did. The ceremony wouldn't have been the same without them. Michael took care of us and my wife's sometimes demanding needs for what songs to play, and played them to perfection. Definitely recommend!
The best of the BEST!!! After 8 is the best at keeping people on the dance floor, interacting with guests & answering allll questions you have! Thanks for making our wedding day so easy & memorable!
After 8 was the band of our dreams!!! I was so excited to bring a piece of Baton Rouge to our New Orleans wedding with After 8. Russ was always so responsive and so helpful when answering my questions and helping me talk out my ideas. We decided to do an alternative to a money dance and they were so great helping me put the plan in motion!
Every single person at our wedding said that we had the best band and had the best time! Thank you again for helping us have the best day ever!
After 8 was PHENOMENAL for our wedding band! We got married last weekend at The Chicory in New Orleans, and After 8 was the PERFECT band to have all our guests dancing and having fun all night long. Many of our guests were not from New Orleans, as we have family and friends all over. My side of the family is from Chicago, and live bands are just not very popular there. However, my wife and I wanted to showcase the talent of the local music scene and give all of our guests a taste of New Orleans. After 8 absolutely delivered on all fronts - the musicianship, the vocals, the energy, had all of our guests raving about the band! It's been over a week since our wedding already, and we are still getting texts from family and friends about how good this band was. If you are looking for a wedding band that will get your crowd moving, look no further! This band is AMAZING!
Choose After 8 Band if you want a fabulous wedding reception! We received so many compliments on how incredible this band was. Our goal was for our guests to have a great time, and After 8 made this happen. The dance floor was rockin’ to the very end and they even allowed the bride and groom to dance on the stage at the end.
The band manager, Russ, is very friendly and accommodating on any special requests. It was truly a grand night thanks to the After 8 Band !
After8 was so much fun at my wedding! They played a variety of genres so there was something for everyone to dance to. Their upbeat personalities and fantastic sound was just what we needed to get the party started and keep it going all night! Would 100% recommend booking them for any event!
We had them for my son and dil wedding. They were great! So many have commented about how good they were... but also we've never seen so many people dancing at a wedding. They had people up all night...spectacular!
Such an amazing band! After8 truly made our wedding night so much fun. They played a variety of music that had the dance floor consistently full. They had such great energy and interacted with the crowd. They even let us sing on stage for a bit! They are extremely nice, professional, and accommodating. I can't recommend After8 more highly. Such a blast! Hands down the best decision we made!
After 8 was amazing at our wedding!! On time, great sound, professional, and awesome song list. I highly recommend them.
After 8 was After ... Gr8!!!
Seriously these folks were amazing. They were beyond acommodating considering we had to reschedule our wedding several times due to the pandemic. They helped during the ceremony as well and their music catalog is jam-packed with great wedding music. They also let me, The Groom, sing a few songs and it was excellent. Their talent and graciousness is beyond measure and Id highly recommend them to anyone going forward.
After 8 is simply fantastic! They were such incredible performers and made everything absolutely perfect. From the ceremony to the reception, they where phenomenal. The band was also so helpful prior to the big day and really make sure to listen and work with you on what you want for your day - this was so appreciated and really made all the difference. You will not regret booking After 8 for you wedding, I promise!
Amazing is an understatement when it comes to After 8! They kept the energy up all night long and had EVERYONE on the dance floor until the very last song of the night. People were surprised we were leaving and did not want the night to end! I may be biased, since it was my own wedding, but I have never been to a more fun reception with a more fun band. They were so easy to work with throughout the planning process and made sure we had the best night of our lives. We cannot recommend After 8 enough!
After 8 was a fabulous high energy band. The vocals and horns were stellar and kept the dance floor full. Also, we asked Russ to edit the song for the bride/father dance, which they very happily did. We got lots of compliments about the band. They read the crowd very well. I would definitely recommend them.
BEST. BAND. EVER. One of the best decisions we made was having After 8 perform at our wedding! The entire band really takes it to the next level! They literally can play/sing anything and will be the hit of your wedding! Literally everyone enjoyed them as much as we did! It truly makes a difference when you can tell they actually enjoy what they do! You will not go wrong picking this group! Worth every penny! Love them! Let’s do it again shall we!?
My now husband & I heard After 8 at a wedding in Jan 2018 & loved them, so we booked them for our own wedding! We had a great time at our reception dancing with our family and friends... they even let me on stage! Guests still comment on how great the band was! They were also very quick to respond to emails and very accommodating with last minute requests. Highly recommend them.
Band played great songs for my daughter's wedding. A good mix of new and old got everyone out of their seats and dancing.
After 8 was definitely the biggest hit at our wedding reception! Everyone danced (and sang) the night away. So much fun and such an easy group to work with! Can’t say enough about them- you won’t regret them!!!
After 8 band brought down the house at my wedding!! They played the most fun songs and were very interactive with the crowd! I still have everyone telling me how much fun they had at my wedding and it’s already been a month!!! If you are looking for a fun and energetic band you need to book this band!!!
Everyone at my wedding was dancing! Loved After 8! Thank you for making my wedding perfect!
Up until the wedding, we had never seen them live. I was a little nervous but I sure was not disappointed! They were so fun & the music they played was so diverse! Not just your typical wedding music. They’re a great time & would definitely recommend to anyone! We had to reschedule our wedding due to a hurricane & they were so easy to work with. We found another date, they were available, & we made it happen! I couldn’t have had a better experience with any other band!
After 8 was incredible! They had everyone dancing!
After 8 was amazing! Russ was really easy to work with while booking, and the band learned two songs not on their song list for no added cost. People were telling us how great they were all night, and they had everyone dancing the entire time! We were very happy with our choice, and would love to party with them again!
After 8 rocked our reception! Seriously, the dance floor was packed the entire night! We are so glad that we went with After 8 after talking to a handful of other bands. Selecting a band was the first thing we booked after booking a reception location. The vocalists and music quality was amazing. The best part is they play a variety of music, not just the same songs that you hear at every wedding. From rock, soul, pop, and even some hip hop, they could play everything! Thanks to Russ and the whole group for making our wedding incredible!
After8 was phenomenal! I have been told countless times that this band made the wedding night! And I agree! Thank you after8!!!
These guys rocked it. We were second timers doing a destination wedding and they were soooooo much more veritile than any of their competitors. They were hip to the pace and vibe of the crowd, and dance floor was packed from the first note to the last. HINT: bring a back up dress and your groom an extra shirt or two...there will be sweating !
Russ and the band members in After 8 were great for our wedding!!! They sounded amazing and we had a blast dancing and singing along with them for our wedding! They were extremely accommodating - especially when I asked if my family member could sing our first dance song for us! There was no hesitation on their end and we were able to have a wonderful sentimental moment! They learn 2 new songs that are not on their playlist and it's included in the package which was a huge plus so we could pick our father/daughter and mother/son dances and not be limited to what they already knew (even though they have an amazing playlist!) Thanks After 8 for making our wedding night the best party ever!
We are SO HAPPY we chose After 8 for our wedding. They are very professional and made sure the bride was happy throughout the night with the music, even asking during their short break if I had any last minute requests before the night was over. Our videographers, who do a lot of weddings, got a novelty shot of the almost empty tables and chairs because they were surprised to see that nearly EVERYONE was up and dancing! Some of our normally musically-critical friends said things like, "The drummer was tight" (huge compliment coming from a drummer) and "There's no way she can conquer Adele...(2 minutes later)...OMG she nailed it!" Very easy to work with. And they have a horn section which is fabulous for that sweet Nola sound!
If you want EVERYONE to have fun, then book this band. They made our wedding. Hands down, one of the best. They were sooo easy to work with. You can email them anything at any time and they make it happen. To top it off, they were a blast!!!
After 8 was truly truly PHENOMENAL! They brought it all- style, enthusiasm, fun- they paid true homage to the oldies, spiced it up with contemporary, and did an amazing job with those classic songs that you can't live without at your wedding. I can't tell you how many guests commented on their performance or how many people I've referred since to hiring After 8. They created a genuinely fun atmosphere at our reception-so much so, that no one wanted it to end. They are are true professionals, but also a fun, lighthearted, and EXTREMELY TALENTED group. I recommend After 8 without reservation.
We knew that After 8 would be good. Very good. But, we didn't realize just how GREAT they would be when we hired them for our daughter, Michelle's, wedding. From start to finish they rocked! Their rendition of Magic by Coldplay as the couple's first song was so spot on that it was almost shocking. And, their vocals were incredible all night. Horn section? Darn right! Great rhythm section? Oh yeah! And, they truly looked like they were enjoying themselves as they interacted with our guests. There were many things that were great about this wedding according to our guests. And, they all named the band at or near the top of their lists!
After 8 literally made our wedding. I cannot even count the number of people who came up to me after and said how amazing our band was. They were perfect-- no one got off the dance floor all night! Also, my husband and I threw them for a loop with our chosen first song and they made such an effort to learn it, and ended up playing it perfectly. They were wonderful to work with. They also played a guitar during our ceremony which was lovely and not much more expensive. I have nothing bad to say. Still glowing from how fun they made our night.
After 8 Band is AWESOME!! We recently hired them to play for our wedding reception and were not let down! They are very talented and high energy! During the planning process they were very prompt in getting back to us with any questions etc that we had. We would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone!! You will not be let down!!!
After 8 band was completely fantastic--the centerpiece to our wedding. They had such energy it got everyone to the dance floor time and time again. Not to mention they were super talented at a dizzying array of songs, all genres. We asked them to learn a new song they didn't know before for our first dance and they surpassed all expectations. Highly recommend!
They were great! Kept everyone on the dance floor and never stopped! Everyone had a great time! I would definitely recommend them to anyone and would book them again anytime!
They were amazing! I think everyone at the wedding was on the dance floor. Some of the band members even got off the stage and participated in our dance tunnel. I highly recommend them and would DEFINITELY hire them again.
After 8 was better than we ever expected!! This band has so much high-energy that no one could stay off the dance floor! Not to mention, their talent is off the charts. They were beyond professional and played all of our requested songs. They even came out on the dance floor to sign with the guests, which was my favorite part of the night!
If they are still available, I would book them for your wedding. You will NOT be disappointed.
Get ready to have an epic night!
You will not be disappointed. After 8 brought it, and then some. Also, wonderfully professional. Unique sound. Were even willing to keep playing past our agreed upon time. Couldn't have asked for more in a wedding band.
What can we say? Our wedding day would have been half as fabulous without the awesome talent that is After 8. Couldn't have asked for better!
After 8 is everything you want in a band! Not your stereotypical wedding band, they are young and funky! They have a very extensive list of songs they play, covering almost every genre, and they will learn two songs you request! They are so much fun and really know how to get the crowd dancing! We had so many people comment on how great they were. They were very easy to work with and extremely responsive to request. It was nice that they worked directly with the venue so I didn't have to worry about the nitty-gritty details. Our space was a little small but they were very accommodating and flexible and made it work seamlessly. I would definitely recommend them and I wish I had other parties I could hire them for!!!
When choosing a band I wanted a band that could play it all and would be interactive with the crowd! They did not disappoint!! After 8 sounded great, was easy to work with, and played our requested songs to perfection! My wedding guests have been bragging on them for 3 weeks now!
After 8 was the band for my daughters wedding on Aug 7th. They engaged and reacted to the crowd and did songs that made the evening fun and festive. EVERYONE that talked to me about the band shared that they were "fantastic". They looked like they were having fun and their energy and enthusiasm was infectious.
They do a great job of performing a variety of music... having the horns and really good singers gives them a broad range of song inventory. And the drummer is very good too.
They were excellent and they are also nice folks...
We give them the highest possible marks.
After 8 is a great group and they would help make your wedding a great celebration.
After 8 came highly recommended to us by our venue (The Gallery at The Chicory), and they could have not been more right. After 8 was AWESOME!! They created the perfect tone for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, and kept us and our guests dancing to the last minute. Great variety was played, and enjoyed by all. Our guests are still talking about them!! Great experience with Russ and Jonathan when booking and finalizing day of logistics. Thank you for an awesome performance at our special day!!!
After watching a ton of videos and seeing as many bands as possible live, we decided to go with After 8. They played a great set list and kept everyone dancing all night! They also let one of my cousins - a huge drum player - join them to play for a song. After 8 was great!!
As the Mother of the Bride, I can not say enough about how I LOVED this band. They were extremely professional but most of all they provided the best evening for our guests. They played such a variety of music that everyone enjoyed themselves and found music to dance to. They seemed to have that magic touch in keeping things on schedule and moving along while not seeming to be overly orchestrated. The talent was over the top and all members of the band were fantastic to listen to. I would recommend them to anyone.
After8 is a great band!!! We had such a blast with them. Our reception was 4 hours long and they played for almost the whole time. They maybe took a 5 minute break. They are so energetic and their voices are fabulous. The horn section is a nice touch. They had everyone dancing. They are worth every penny. Plus they are nice, respond quickly to e-mails and will learn your wedding song if need be! We would book them again!
After 8 did a wonderful job at our wedding! All of our guests said they loved the band, and After 8 kept everyone on the dance floor throughout the reception. They were also very amenable to all of our requests, and they even learned two new songs for us that weren't already on their playlist. Highly recommend this band!
My fiance' and I started planning our wedding two years ago and determined very quickly that music was one of the most important aspects of our wedding.
We asked around our other wedding vendors, friends, and general wedding enthusiasts for their recommendations and After 8 was always at the top of the list.
We love After 8's diverse playlist, their professionalism, amazing sound...they are the total package.
They were incredibly accommodating of our requests. I cannot say enough great things about them.
Last thing I should mention--- they were a crowd favorite. They got our guests to dance and stay on the dance floor all night!
It's hard to put into words just how wonderful After8 was. Every age group was on the dance floor the entire night. My husband and I stopped at one point just to take that scene in. They interacted with our guests. They made sure to include everything I requested and played as if they were playing for friends. They actually brought my husband and I up on stage for our favorite song, and it was the most memorable part of the evening. A band was my number one priority for this wedding because they can make or break a reception and they definitely made it. They were also extremely easy to contact and work with. If you get a chance, go check them out for yourself. You won't be sorry.
What a great band! They played most of the music that my husband and I requested, they kept the crowd on their feet as soon as we started towards the dance floor, and all of our guests commented on what a great band! The singers have great voices, the band had a wonderful full sound, and they were reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend them to a friend.
This band really rocks!! They play a variety of music. Would recommend to anyone that want their guests on the dance floor all night!
terrific musicians, fab horn section, however difficulty contacting band to finalize music selections and was told band will play bands choices even though a music list was provided to bride. Band played 4 of bride selected song including the brides/groom, bride/father & groom/mom dance. ipod was used for a few songs selected, again, however, the rest of the music was not exactly what we expected and band should have played more danceable music.
After 8 was great! They got the party started and kept it going throughout the night! Everyone has said how great they were and I agree! My father commented, "the band was worth every penny!" I look forward to seeing their shows in the BR area again soon and at other wedding hopefully!
Russ was so helpful throughout the whole process and made sure that everything was taken care of. I even hired their trumpet player, John, for my ceremony music!
Choosing the band was one of the most important parts of the wedding to me, and I had extremely high expectations for After 8. However, they were absolutely amazing and more than exceeded my expectations! They were very easy to work with prior to the wedding, and the band leader Russ was extremely responsive to all of my emails and questions. He even helped us edit our first dance song and was a terrific MC. The band has two lead vocalists, a guy and a girl, and they were both fantastic! Our guests were up and dancing all night long, and we are still hearing rave reviews about them from our family and friends. I would recommend them to everyone I know!
We booked After8 based on reviews from the knot and YouTube clips of their performance from their website. I had a few chats with Russ Bryant, during the 16 months of my engagement. I tend to be a bit OCD about things so I was a bit skeptical about the band due to the little interaction. I am happy to say that any reservations I did have were all for nothing.
The band was GREAT, they played all the songs we wanted, and learned a few songs that were special to us. We provided them an iPod for breaks with a preloaded playlist. They have a wide range of instruments and the vocalists were great! They played all sorts of music and had everyone on the dance floor (even those who never dance!). My husband and I couldn't have been more pleased, and we even overhead people say they were the best band at a wedding they had ever heard.
We had the BEST experience with After 8 Band. Russ was so quick to respond to all my nervous bridal emails and was so helpful. On the big day, Lori and the rest of the band were absolutely fantastic. They had everyone at the wedding dancing and played all of the songs that I had asked for. They have so much crowd energy and really sound amazing. Everyone kept telling us how great the band was throughout the reception. They play oldies and today's hits, so it's the best of both worlds!!!! Thank you After 8!!!
great wedding band if you want your guests to dance! wide range of music and nothing cheesy.
After 8 performed at our January 19, 2014 wedding. Our wedding planners recommended them and we sure are glad they did. They were incredible. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how much they loved our band- they really got our party started. After 8 actually had a call for an encore from our guests after they finished their last song. I never thought I'd see a call for an encore at a wedding but it was highly deserved. They complied with our request and played one more song that kept all 190 of our guests dancing, singing, and smiling.
Highly recommend this band.
We could not have asked for a better band to play at our wedding. After 8 was fun and upbeat and had everyone dancing all night long. All of our guests continued to comment on how great the band was. They were very accommodating and even learned songs that they did not know - like our first dance song! If you are looking for a really great wedding band you MUST go with After 8!!!!!
We could not have chosen a better band for our wedding. We wanted our reception to be a big party, and After 8 made that possible for us! They were AWESOME. They kept the atmosphere fun but still romantic and tasteful. They played almost the entire time (with the exception of a tiny break), and every song was great. We got SO many compliments on choosing them as our wedding band. If you're looking for a fun time for your reception, choose them!!!!!!
After 8 was an awesome wedding band!! They kept the entire place dancing ALL night. Very limited breaks and played lots of fun and upbeat songs!! Willing to learn a couple of songs to personalize the wedding! So impressed with their performance! Guests are still talking about how awesome they were! AC was out at our reception venue, and they made all the guests forget about it! Can't thank them enough for such an awesome performance!! Thanks so much After 8!!!
After 8 played at my daughter's wedding on Aug 24, 2013, at Scottish Rite Temple, in Shreveport, LA. Unfortunately, the A/C went out that day and it was miserably hot. However, they pumped up the crowd and made the reception a blast. They play exactly what you ask-very crowd friendly-they are AMAZING!!! Could not have been more pleased!! Highly recommend them for everything!! Diane Clark
I had never heard After 8 play before I hired them, but the band was in my top 3 important vendors and I couldn't have made a more perfect decision. They are HOT! They made my reception thebomb.com. Seriously! So high energy and let us sing on stage (probably could have turned my mic off:)and took photos during the reception to remember such a FUN time! They only took one break during the (3) hours, so kept the dancefloor rocking. HIGHLY recommend! Hope they are still around for my 25th anniversary, cause we'll be bringing them back!
Working with Russ in coordinating After 8 to play at my daughter's wedding was a breeze. He is professional, on top of things and very quick to respond to any inquiries. So before the wedding I was already pleased with the decision. Then came the reception and my decision was reinforced further. The quality of the music, song choices, interaction with the wedding guests, etc completely met and exceeded our expectations. I recommend them and would use them again.
LOVED After8!!! They sounded great and they were able to get everyone at the reception up and dancing! Very interactive with the crowd and I loved that they listened to our music preferences, learned some new songs for us and played/sang exactly the type of music we love. I can't recommend them highly enough!
After 8 was amazing. People that went to the wedding are still talking about how good they were. All age ranges loved the band....from my grandparents to my teenage cousins. They had a great set up and also a new additional singer. The music, quality of the musicians, and their set up was awesome. They played a great variety of music and could even play current songs really well. They were worth every penny and I would recommend them for anyone looking to have a great band for their wedding.
After8 MADE my wedding!! They were so awesome! All of my guests kept telling me how much they loved the band. They were so nice and very professional. I would recommend them for any occasion but especially for a wedding :)
I could not have picked a better band for my wedding. Everyone in the band was friendly and had great energy. They played everything from Black Eyed Peas to Etta James. I enjoyed having a good mix of music. They really kept the crowd going. The band took two breaks and did not require a private break room. During the two breaks they played modern music so the party kept going. I would recommend them to anyone.
They made the night perfect!! From the romantic saxophone at my ceremony to the nonstop dancing on the dance floor! They were all we wanted and more! They exceeded every expectation I could have ever had! We had the best night ever and everyone knows the band is what makes or breaks the party!! I can't thank them enough for such a perfect night! All of our vendors were perfect!! Such a wonderful occasion! Thank you After 8! And thank you for letting all of our friends on stage too! Too much fun!!
After8 did an aboslutely great job at our wedding. They had wonderful song choices and kept the party upbeat and fun all night long. The band even played longer than they contractually had to. They also did a great job learning our first dance song. Everyone was easy and fun to work with throughout the process.
I would absolutely recommend After8 for any other wedding or fun event.