Andrew Blake Band and Wow Factor

lted in a jam packed dance floor all night. On more than one occasion, Andrew and members of the band came out to the dance floor. On one occasion, the brass section found me during (literally) the only time I sat down, pulled up chairs, and played directly to me. That was an absolute highlight of the weekend for me. Andrew’s masterful MCing, poise in front of the crowd, and ability to adapt on the fly were all superb. The band’s professionalism and experience meant this was a completely stress-free evening for me, my husband, and our families. That allowed us to concentrate on having a great time with our friends and family and for that, we are so grateful. We had an endless stream of people come up to us and comment about the band. Not only were guests massively impressed by them as a group, but so many people pointed out the talent of everyone individually. Andrew Blake Band set the tone and the energy of the night.

Thanks for everything and for making Tracey and Josh’s night unforgettable. We received nothing but great raves from our guests. For us, Andrew Blake Band is the only game in town. Rock on!

us - we're both musicians ourselves and can be picky. One thing that set the band above the rest is how well they handled the best man and me sitting in to play two songs. The performance went really well and we were very impressed! The band itself the night of the wedding was phenomenal, and we’ve gotten more compliments on the band than on any other vendor. Overall, their musicianship, professionalism and energy blew us away. They were incredibly tight, and we would recommend them to anybody. Working with Andrew and the band was a great experience!

us. One thing that set the band above the rest is how well they handled the groom and best man sitting in to play two songs. The performance went really well and we were very impressed! The band itself the night of the wedding was phenomenal, and we’ve gotten more compliments on the band than on any other vendor. Overall, their musicianship, professionalism and energy blew us away. They were incredibly tight, and we would recommend them to anybody. Working with Andrew and the fans was a great experience!

mbers. It wouldn’t have been as awesome without them. We requested that Andrew perform our first dance live, “Grow Old With You by Adam Sandler” from the Wedding Singer and boy did he deliver!! His song had us in tears. It was phenomenal. I strongly urge engaged couples looking for a wedding band to book them, and book them fast! So much enthusiasm and TALENT! Truly blessed to have had such a great experience. We wish we could relive it all over again! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

and liveliness to our special day. He was always professional and communicative throughout the entire planning process and we would certainly recommend them!

ng and nice the entire night. Way to go!

ctual event. Not only was he and his band punctual, professional and friendly, they are all talented musicians! Andrew Blake Band and the Wow Factor definitely went the extra mile for us, we were so impressed and happy that we actually had them play at my sister's in laws wedding!

the totally ran the show and had everyone dancing and moving to the music all night long! The band was moving and grooving to the music and they were so lively and energetic, everyone loved them! They even came out onto the dance floor with their instruments to play and dance in the crowd it was so fun! I think they were having as much fun as we were :) Almost everyone came up to us to ask where we found the band and we are happy to recommend the Andrew Blake Band to anyone who is looking for a fantastic band to bring their event to life! Andrew and his band were so easy to work with and they were very accommodating to all of our needs and requests. Thanks so much Andrew Blake Band, we can't wait to hear you all play again at more of our friend's weddings soon!

r making our wedding night so special!

at the venue said they have never seen the floor that packed at a wedding. The were personal and came onto the dance floor and sang, dance and played instruments including everyone. After the wedding I received numerous compliments saying that was the best wedding band they have ever seen! I had family members and friends state how they've never seen some people dance and that that person never left the dance floor that night.I have been to a lot of weddings in the past and can say that they truly were the best and it be a mistake for others not to book them! They were easy to work with throughout the whole process. Cant give enough praise on how well everything went with them and wish I could relive it! Thank you so much Andrew Blake Band!! GO BOOK THEM NOW!!

w was great to work with and played all my requests. I 100% recommended them for your party!! Thank you so much guys!

prior to the wedding as well as the day of. Andrew did a fantastic job of keeping the entire night on schedule and was a great MC. The dinner music was perfect and lighting beautiful. The band couldn't have been more fun! It was super special when the horn section played in the crowd on the dance floor. Worth every penny. Don't hesitate... book the Andrew Blake Band!!!

that was had. They had our entire reception on the dance floor for the entire night. We paid for the brass section and it didn't disappoint. What a talented group of musicians! This band was worth every penny and I will hire them again in the future for any other event that may come up (Corporate event, Private party). Andrew was incredibly helpful with use of his Audio/Visual equipment, and he also did an amazing job as our MC and host. Andrew even had the band learn our song and allowed me to come on stage and sing to my bride, INCREDIBLE! When I originally asked if it would be possible, he encouraged me and mentioned that if I had any other talented folks who would like to do a number with the band, he would be happy to accomodate. Definitely, a one of a kind experience. The YouTube videos don't do the Andrew Blake Band justice. I highly recommend this band. I know this review sounds like I'm related, alas, but no. I will give Andrew permission to use my name and number as a reference if you would like to discuss this further.

usic. We went to see one of ABB's shows, and we were sold within the first 5 minutes. Andrew personally was so easy to work with; he included planning forms that made it so simple to plan an awesome wedding! When the day finally arrived, Andrew and his band kept almost ALL 260 of our guests on the dance floor all night. From our entire group of friends, or parents friends, our families (including 90+ year olds); all were having a great time. Any time we walked by guests, they RAVED about Andrew Blake Band. ABB made our wedding the best wedding that many of our guests have ever been to! We are so so happy to have had the pleasure to work with Andrew Blake Band and we look forward to seeing some more of their shows in the future as a married couple. Thanks Andrew Blake Band!

ts (including trimming down the formal dance songs to be shorter). All of our guests absolutely raved about the band all night long, and are still talking about it a week later! Great music and energy that kept the dance floor packed. THANK YOU ABB!

enjoying your own party. As a music fan, you worry about cheesy wedding songs and obnoxious DJ’s. Well, neither of these two were the case!!! I had a blast the entire evening and you and your band had everything to do with that. The sound was amazing and the band had an overall professional and fun presence. Our guests still can’t stop talking about how much they loved you guys. You truly made our reception a very special evening that will be remembered for years to come which is what every couple hopes for when they decide to have that extra something that a live band brings to a wedding. I also want to thank you for your song choices. I was a little worried in my own selection of songs, concerned that I was leaving people out. I was so happy to see many of my aunts and uncles out dancing to songs I would not have thought of, but it just goes to show that if you trust professionals to do their craft it will all work out. The horns rocked and added a great touch as did your female vocalist! I appreciate the way you helped us get from start to finish seamlessly. The crowd also loved having our young friend sit in on the drums so I thank you for that as well as it added a special touch to the evening. I imagine being in the "Wedding business" can be difficult but you truly made it such a special evening for us. Thank you again, Shawna and Jake Truty

t's nice to write "husband." Ha. Ha. I should mention that we had Eddie as a pianist for our ceremony and he was EXCEPTIONAL! He was even able to learn at least one song pretty last-minute. "Jubel" by Klingande. It sounded amazing! He played this song after we were announced husband and wife and kissed. It was perfect for walking down the aisle together. I LOVED everything about Eddie and am soooo happy we chose to have a live pianist for our ceremony. A beautiful addition. Ok, back to Andrew. Truly just couldn't' have asked for anyone better. The band performed our first dance song perfectly and this was important because it was choreographed. I just can't get over how amazing the vocals were on all of the songs. We went with the 9-piece band. Having the bigger band is definitely worth it...added vocals and the HORNS! We were even surprised at the very end of the night when the three horn players came down onto the dance floor to play. AWESOME! Just a magical night that I know I will never ever forget! Now, if only the Andrew Blake Band stays strong for ten more years...we would definitely have them play for us again at our 10-year anniversary party. I really can't say enough POSITIVE things about them. Spend money on your entertainment for sure because it is so worth it in the end. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, said the band was really REALLY good. That's always good to hear from your guests. My mom's brother is in a band and he was impressed. I know some guests even said that they thought it was the real artist singing a song, as in the songs were recorded. If that isn't a compliment to the vocalists, then I don't know what is. The range the vocalists could do was beyond words. The band made the night the best it could be. The dance floor seemed a little too small because everyone wanted to DANCE! We even had our three dogs with us towards the end of the night and I think the band really got a kick out of that. They played "Who Let The Dogs Out" for just a few seconds and it was pretty funny. Close to five months later and this night is still being talked about. I just can't believe how fast the night went. I wish I remembered all of the songs the band was able to play. I had a pretty strict list of songs (for more like a half a dozen weddings) that I preferred and, for the most part, the band stuck to those songs. I know I am not the easiest to work with because I am very particular about details (big and small), but Andrew was able to make me happy. Having the DJ play songs during the band breaks was great because that way I was able to get in some of the songs that I know the band couldn't play, like "World, Hold On" by Bob Sinclar, which is one of my favorite songs. I had the best time and the photos and videos prove just that. I am ALWAYS smiling and laughing and that is what I wanted my wedding night to be all about. I just wish it didn't all go by so fast. Everyone always tells you that it does, and, well, it does. We would have paid more (a lot more) to have the band keep playing after midnight. THANK YOU Andrew and Eddie and the rest of the band. I could go on and on, but I am just incredibly impressed by everything that you did to make my night so perfect. THANK YOU again. WOW!!!

arned a custom intro song for us, which they perfected! I cannot compliment and recommend them enough!!! Don't miss out on your opportunity to have The Andrew Blake Band for your wedding!

- such talent! Our guests were dancing like crazy. I would highly recommend the Andrew Blake Band to anybody, or at least anybody that wants a great party for their reception!

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k into booking you. Continued success and I hope to hear you again at another event in the future!

engaged. When our time came to start planning, we knew we had to at least see what they had to offer. Of course, one of our biggest concerns was being able to afford a band. When we talked to Andrew, we quickly learned there were so many package options, at various price points, that we were able to tailor exactly what we wanted! As the bride, I had several very specific requests for how I envisioned our reception. When I asked for the stars and the moon, Andrew Blake delivered the universe! From unique family songs to surprises for our guest, Andrew made sure our wedding was everything we wanted it to be and more! The caliber of musicianship, their stage presence, their interaction and ability to keep everybody entertained and on the dance floor made our wedding one to not be forgotten. We got married in May and have friends and family still asking about the band, saying how much fun they had and how packed the dance floor was....all night long! I simply can not say enough amazing things! The Andrew Blake band was worth every penny and I can't imagine our wedding without them!!

usic and I couldn't believe it was the band live. AMAZING!!!!!!

e of my guests enjoy the day. Andrew listened to all our concerns and did not let one of them slip through the cracks. He worked with me to create a set list based on the type of party (dancing the whole time!!!) that we wanted to have. (I even had several guests request for a copy of it!). The band was high energy, and VERY GOOD at what they do. We had a dance floor so full that the vendor had to move tables for everyone to fit. I told him that I was afraid of getting stuck in the middle of a dance circle, and when one formed he sent the three horns (which I strongly recommend adding to the package) onto the dance floor and people got so excited from it that the circle just closed in on itself! He played a special song for my dad that I requested (38 Special), and he made sure my dad was on the dance floor / had an amazing guitar solo while my dad played the "air guitar" on the dance floor. The entire day was absolutely wonderful, and Andrew was an amazing "MC." A month after the wedding I'm still hearing from the guests how absolutely amazing the band was!

L NIGHT LONG!!! All of our guests had a wonderful time and are still talking about the great band! Every member of the Band is an extremely talented, gifted artist! They have great sounding instrumentals and vocals! Andrew made the night memorable in every way! He is very professional! Andrew Blake Band is also very versatile and accommodating to tailor and personalize your event! It's obvious that the band loves what they do as they also have fun! We all had such a great time dancing to their music!!!

young and old guests, keeping the dance floor full the entire night. So many of our guests complimented us on the band and they completely exceeded our expectations. Andrew and his band were professional, easy to work with and added that special touch to our wedding day that a DJ could not have achieved. Andrew added distinct personal touches during our introductions, making announcements, during our first dance, and keeping the night flowing well. I would recommend the Andrew Blake Band to anyone who is looking to have an incredible party with great music, a full dance floor and happy guests.

so amazing. They kept our dance floor rocking all night both young and old. We went with the 9 piece band and it was definitely the right decision. They were all amazing musicians and the singers voices were simply beautiful. From day one Andrew was very on top of everything. He made us feel comfortable with song choices, planning of the timeline and we could tell he was a great guy that was going to be a lot of fun. My wife was able to meet him ahead of time and watch one of his shows and we instantly knew that that band was the right choice. The night of his crew came in early to set up the stage and it really added a wonderful element to the aesthetics of the room. Andrew did a great job as the emcee leading up to the band starting. Then the music started...EVERY person couldn't resist but to get up and dance. For the next few hours the seats were empty but the dance floor was full. It was truly the party of the year and we owe a lot of that to this wonderful band. Poor Andrew probably got more than he bargained for when the bridal party and other guests joined the band on stage and started singing along with them. I then "borrowed" the microphone and started chants of "One More Song" ...three different times. They obliged and we were so thankful because it was a night nobody wanted to end. When they were breaking down the stage my mother in law told me we didn't get to dance together. Andrew hopped off stage with his guitar and played us a slow song as we danced after everyone had left the building. It's moments like that that truly separate a great band from the BEST band. Thank you so much to the 9 of you for making our night more magical than we even dreamt up in our heads. I will reccomend you to anyone and everyone and I know all of my guests will as well. Thanks again, sincerely Jordan and Amanda Romano

or, after confirming with them that they would. When we first spoke with Andrew before booking I asked for a list of songs he could play & he reassured me that he played such variety it didn't feel right to restrict it all to a setlist, as anything we wanted he could handle. So we booked him. Two months before our wedding he sent a form for us to fill out: 30 songs that were must play, 15 songs that were play if have time, 10 songs that were do not play. And it was a really large library, I was totally encouraged. Then we chatted with him via phone a few weeks later, right before our wedding, I specifically asked, "did you take a look at our list, we want to make sure you can play what we're thinking live, or let's talk through it to find what works." He said, and I quote, "this is a setlist I would pick myself." Okay, great, we're on the same page. Come wedding night & he opens with a slow song that wasn't on any list..okay I think give it time. He then proceeds to play a 15 minute Madonna compilation— I didn't have one Madonna song on the play list. And that's how the rest of the evening went. I mean, on my list were songs like "Shout" and "ain't no mountain high enough," wedding classics that I'm assuming most wedding bands can play. I went up twice, as the bride, and said please play more pop or motown, instead of ONLY 80s rock and 70's music. So his response was to play "Celebrate" by Kool & The Gang. The only time he "played" what I asked was on the band's two breaks, and he plugged a computer in. This group is talented but I feel really deceived by the entire process. Music was hugely important to me, and believe me we still had a blast, but I'd only recommend if you want 80's music.

flexible throughout the evening and were able to adapt to last minute changes during the reception. Andrew was great to work with through the planning process and was incredibly helpful. Thanks again for a great evening!

uests on the dance floor all night long! Every time we have talked to our friends and family about the wedding we have received feedback about how great the band was and how much fun they made our wedding celebration. In addition to the 9-piece band that played our reception, we hired the group's pianist to play our cocktail hour, which was great as well. Not only was the music better than we could have imagined, Andrew was great to work with throughout the whole wedding planning process. He was always willing to answer any questions we had, and the online planning forms made it very easy to work on our song choices in the hectic time leading up to the wedding. When we realized a few weeks before the wedding that we needed some type of sound system/microphone for our outdoor ceremony, Andrew worked seamlessly with our venue and wedding planner to make this happen for us. My husband and I cannot say enough good things about the Andrew Blake Band and recommend them to any couple looking to book the best wedding band around!!

d these guys were by far and away the best. After we heard them play one song in person we knew we had to book them and we are so happy that we did. They made a truly great day and night even better. Across the board this group is insanely talented. From the time they started playing until the end of the night they kept the dance floor packed and the good times going. I remember taking pictures with family during one of their sets and people were yelling at us asking “Where did you find this amazing band?!” Every time we talk to someone that was at our wedding the first thing they mention is how much fun they had and how amazing the band was. Even older guests mention that they had planned on going home early but decided to stay and listen to the band instead. They are top of the line professionals that make sure everyone is having a good time. They cover all genres of music and will leave everyone shocked by how incredible they are. Andrew was great to work with throughout the entire planning process. He had us create our own playlists and always responded right away to any questions or concerns we had. He was even able to help create amazing ceremony music by incorporating a violin, guitar, and piano. We cannot recommend Andrew and The Andrew Blake Band enough! I’ve already told Andrew that he has not seen the last of me, as I will be certain all family and friends book them in the future!

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ater, my son and his bride had this extraordinary band perform at their wedding reception. A memorable event enjoyed by each and every guest who danced from the very beginning to the end of the evening. The band seemed to be having just as much fun too! Highly recommended!

ge. And a guy like that, can easily find others that share his passion and talent, and that's exactly what he does with The Andrew Blake Band. The most fun entertainment I've ever seen!! And Andrew puts your mind at ease from the moment you hire him. From picking songs you want to hear, to taking care of the logistics with your venue staff so you don't have to, he was worth everything and more! Our guests have been complimenting is that it was the best wedding ever, and without a doubt, most of the reason is because of the Andrew Blake Band. He played my Best Man's wedding when he got married, and he was the very first thing we booked when planning ours! I will recommend him to anyone and everyone I can. Can't wait to see him on stage in his element again! Truly can't get enough!

entire wedding, and our guests had nothing but amazing compliments about their performance. We are looking for more excuses now to throw a big party so we can hire him again. :)

nd levels through out the place were perfect. I'll be honest, I'm a middle class working stiff, and hiring a 12pc band isn't cheap. But I'm so glad we did. We definetly got our monies worth.

o things. Food and entertainment! The Andrew Blake band sets the bar for the night and leaves you always wanting more!

did all the announcing. Andrew was very professional and communicated with everyone from photographer to my dad about the plan for the announcing. I was worried about the sound being loud, but they had a guy walking around the room for every song adjusting the bass, vocals everything from an iPad. Our dance floor was packed the whole night. Whoever the lead woman singer was she was AMAZING, hit notes of Whitney Houston and Gloria Gaynor, enough said. I never leave recommendations but this was the best purchase for the whole wedding.

in August! There were no issues with planning, fears about playlists, getting to and setting up at the venue, everything just went so smooth with this band. And the big question - are they any good at music? Most definitely! Played our playlist so well, everyone just loved the music at our wedding, and the quality from these guys was superb. Even carried my brother in law when he took to the stage for a few songs! No hesitation in recommending the Andrew Blake Band, great value for superb musicians and singers. They made our night! Book ´em!!!

he party going! The Andrew Blake Band is truly professional and the night was a total success.

reception. The band worked closely with our photographer, and the whole evening ran smoothly. We got so many compliments on the band from our guests for months following the wedding. I would highly recommend this band!

ake is the ultimate professional and makes everything extremely easy. They have an online planning tool to help plan the music which makes planning simple, or you can just leave it in the hands of the professionals and they will put together an amazing set. The 5.0 star review after review is no joke. Book them now before it's too late.

beautiful with the lighting we brought in and Andrew is a true professional when it comes to keeping the event flowing. I would recommend Tailor Made to anyone looking for wedding entertainment, or entertainment for any sort of occasion!

mplementing us on the wedding and especially the Band. It was amazing and could not have been better.

ght. He certainly kept his promise. His professionalism showed through with his attention to details and his quality of entertainment. We had the twelve piece band and they were amazing. The band, lighting, sound and level of energy was beyond our expectations. The dance floor was constantly filled with people of all ages really enjoying themselves. Our friends are still contacting us to tell us how much fun they had and how impressed they were with the band. The music is such an important part of the wedding and it could have not been any better. We were so happy to have Andrew and his band be a part of our celebration!

It's been 2 years now and still our friends talk about how amazing the band was..How great they sounded, Andrew has a great crew and is bar none hands down the best voice around Chicagoland. Maybe more important than their entertainment quality was the fact that I didn't have to give him any direction, the man was a pro and handled everything from setting up to timing when to start and coordinating with the wedding crew at the signature room. On a day where everybody is in your ear and looking for recognition or direction, the fact that Andrew made everything seem less for us was priceless!

d I almost forgot!! They sound AMAZING!!! Every person in the band is a skilled musician, singer, and entertainer. I promise you will not be disappointed!

fect moment. He helped make one of the most important parts of the reception really magical. Two thumbs way, way up!

etime. I would highly recommend the Andrew Blake Band to anyone looking for truly talented musicians who go above and beyond to make your special day incredible.

rience and memories he has given us. I highly recommend the Andrew Blake Band to anyone looking for truly talented musicians who go above and beyond to make your special day incredible.

ayed a wide range of music that everyone loved. They really made our wedding the wedding we were always dreamed of. We would not have changed a single thing, and we would definitely recommend Andrew Blake and his exceptional team!

ms wishes. The entire evening was perfect and the Andrew Blake Band was a big part of the reason.

ttention to detail with every stage of the process, from planning, all the way to the big day, make them the best choice for not only music and entertainment, but truly helping the entire wedding come together! Andrew provided amazing tools for planning every detail of the music and elements for the wedding, and his emcee skills are the best we've ever seen! Our guests ranged in age from 2 to 85, and every person in the room found something about the performance to enjoy. The blend of music was perfect, and flawlessly delivered. We would not have changed a single thing, and highly, highly, highly recommend Andrew Blake and his exceptional team!

remely professional through the whole experience. He walked us through the entire reception from start to finish. He was also the mc/dj/party starter. Because everything was taken care of by Andrew personally, the entertainment became the easiest part of the wedding planning Now the fun part. The band, amazing! The talent behind the entire band is beyond words. Between the vocals, the instruments and the song selection just made the night. Andrew kept the entire night rocking making everyone not want to leave. Andrew split up the music to accommodate every ones taste without compromising the party. A perfect mix. Two years later everyone is still talking about how awesome the band was. All in all the best part of the day, well besides getting married of course. There should be no hesitation on hiring Andrew Blake band. This is that extra wow factor that will make your night that much better. Don't forget to request sister Christian! Thanks again Andrew for a night never to forget.

ddition to the band providing the entertainment for the evening. Pre-wedding, Andrew was available to help guide our musical decision. He sent a link so that we could select the songs we wanted to be performed. We could also specify the songs we did NOT want performed. The band was awesome. Everyone in the band was soo talented - the singers were awesome and the instrumental musicians ROCKED! Our guests had soo much fun; they danced and sang the night away! We still get compliments today from our friends about the band. If you are lucky enough to be able to hire them, we highly recommend the Andrew Blake Band to all who want a professional, fun, and rocking wedding reception!