Ryan and the band was the absolute highlight of my wedding night! The band is so talented and they set the tone perfectly throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Ryan is professional and kind, and from the initial phone call I had with him, I had full confidence in the band. I highly recommend you hire them for your wedding!
Marissa H.
5.0
Ryan and his crew were absolutely KILLER. To start, communicating with Ryan was super easy and straight forward, and he was incredibly accommodating, especially considering we notified him of our first dance and mother-son dance a few days before the wedding (sorry). From the PA set up at the ceremony and reception, to keeping the energy up on the dance floor the entire night. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to party with. People will be talking about their performance for months and possibly even years to come. Thank you Ryan for taking one last song request, allowing Hanna’s father to jump in on the drums for a song, and all together creating such a fun atmosphere. Forever grateful!
Hanna & Stu
Stuart W.
5.0
About this vendor
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Afterglow Avenue is a TOUR-DE-FORCE Live Band/DJ combo proudly featuring some of the most distinguished wedding musicians in the Sarasota, FL & Tampa areas.
With over a decade of event entertainment experience and more than 500 successful private events, we understand the important role that music has in creating the perfect atmosphere for weddings, corporate gatherings, anniversary celebrations, and more. Our unique multi-phase Band/DJ combination keeps the evening in constant motion, seamlessly transitioning from the grace of a picturesque ceremony to the exhilarating grand finale that will leave your guests talking for years to come.
14+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Instruments
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Vocals
Music Genres
Caribbean
Country
Dance
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Why were they selected?
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Afterglow Avenue (Ryan and the band) are energetic, professional, and highly communicative, praised for seamless planning and adaptability. Their tight musicianship, versatile setlist, and strong vocals kept the dance floor packed all night. They learned special songs and created memorable moments, and come highly recommended.
Rebecca E
Highlighted review.
5.0
9/10/2025
Ryan was thoughtful, professional, and so helpful throughout the band/music wedding planning process. My husband and several guests are in bands, and they were so impressed with th...
e set list and flow of the music. The band was super tight and the sound was amazing. The dancing didn't stop once it started, and several of our guests said it was the best band they've ever heard at a wedding. We were slightly nervous about not having much control over the set list, but Ryan assured us they know what works and they were right. Every song hit perfectly and helped really amplify the party atmosphere and dancing. I was waiting to hear one song I was really excited about, and they played it as the last song in a way that made it even more special and memorable. One of my favorite parts of the night! Also, they learned our first dance song which was a more obscure song, and it was so great getting to have our first dance played live. If we have a future party with live music this is the first band I would turn to! Don't hesitate to book them- I feel so lucky we got them for our wedding!
Marissa H
5.0
6/30/2026
Ryan and the band was the absolute highlight of my wedding night! The band is so talented and they set the tone perfectly throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Rya...
n is professional and kind, and from the initial phone call I had with him, I had full confidence in the band. I highly recommend you hire them for your wedding!
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Stuart W
5.0
6/30/2026
Ryan and his crew were absolutely KILLER. To start, communicating with Ryan was super easy and straight forward, and he was incredibly accommodating, especially considering we noti...
fied him of our first dance and mother-son dance a few days before the wedding (sorry). From the PA set up at the ceremony and reception, to keeping the energy up on the dance floor the entire night. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to party with. People will be talking about their performance for months and possibly even years to come. Thank you Ryan for taking one last song request, allowing Hanna’s father to jump in on the drums for a song, and all together creating such a fun atmosphere. Forever grateful!
Hanna & Stu
David G
5.0
1/07/2026
Ryan and the band, Afterglow Avenue, ROCKED IT! I hired them to play at my wedding "celebration party" (which was also New Year's Eve) and they blew my expectations away. From th...
e beginning, Ryan was a pleasure to work with and an excellent point of contact: responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in making the night special!
The band blew our expectations away and multiple guests told me how great they were! Once it was time to liven things up a bit, the dance floor never saw the moonlight again --- it was packed! Great job, Ryan and Afterglow! I look forward to my next party! - David
Charlotte M
5.0
12/09/2025
From the first song to the last dance, they brought incredible energy, amazing talent, and kept the dance floor packed all night long. Beyond their incredible music, Ryan went abov...
e and beyond to help keep the events of the night running smoothly. His professionalism, organization, and willingness to step in wherever needed made such a difference. Our guests are still raving about them, and we couldn’t have asked for a better band to be part of our special day.
Casey A
5.0
10/28/2025
Ryan and The Team absolutely slayed our at wedding! From start to finish, they were on point for every single moment, every song, and every transition. The energy they brought was ...
unmatched — they kept the dance floor packed all night long, and our guests are still raving about how incredible they were!
Their vocals were amazing, and we loved how they rolled with everything — from special announcements to last-minute song requests — with total ease and enthusiasm. They truly made the night unforgettable and turned our reception into the ultimate celebration.
We can’t thank the band enough for making our wedding feel so alive and for giving us a night we’ll never forget. They are a group we’ll be recommending to everyone!
With endless gratitude,
Casey & Alex
Sarah C
5.0
10/27/2025
The Afterglow Avenue are truly the best of the best. Ryan Faraday made our wedding planning so much more fun and effortless. He answered any and all questions we had promptly. With...
being a huge music family with a ton of special requests, the band was able to honor those requests and was truly better than we could have ever imagined. This band is truly the BEST!!! Our wedding guests have all stated it was the best wedding they attended and the band was incredible. They have such a good setlist of all genres and go from one song to the next to keep the party going. They are high energy and so fun! I felt like I was attending a concert just for me!!! My husband and I are so grateful for having the Afterglow Avenue for our wedding band. They were able to perform one of me and my dad's favorite blues song and it was so special. This band is professional and truly one of a kind!!!
Steve R
5.0
9/29/2025
We were so happy with our band selection. They played songs for us that they hadn’t played in a while and sounded absolutely incredible. Very professional and fun! Everything went ...
so smoothly. We would definitely recommend this band to anyone looking.
Sara W
5.0
9/05/2025
WOW! Ryan Faraday, band members and singers knocked it out of the park for my 65th birthday party. If I would recommend ANY band, it would be them. They had everyone dancing th...
roughout the night and I still am getting compliments “about the band” at my party! What makes a great party? The food and the music……and we had it both! Thank you Ryan for a fantastic job!
Brackett B
5.0
9/04/2025
Ryan and the band were absolutely incredible! They were communicative, upfront, and a true collaborative partner in planning our party timeline. Throughout the night, they adapted ...
seamlessly—from laid-back music during cocktail hour, to creating the perfect dinner ambiance, to getting everyone on their feet for an unforgettable dance party.
We received so many compliments on the band, both during and after the event. Every performer was fantastic—dynamic and engaging without stealing the spotlight—and the vocals were truly outstanding.
They helped make the evening everything we had hoped for. I would highly recommend booking Afterglow Avenue!
Brendan M
5.0
8/08/2025
Ryan & the band are absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Not only are they incredible performers playing the greatest hits, they get the crowd going and on the dance floor the entire night.
S...
econdarily - leading up to the event (in this case it was my wedding), their communication was second to none, keeping my wife & I up to date with everything we had planned with terrific suggestions on what they’ve seen in other weddings. We HIGHLY recommend the Boston Renditions / Afterglow Avenue to perform at your events!
