Ariel Music and Events

Ariel Music did an amazing job executing our vision for the music and Liz was incredible to work with - she was so organized and efficient, which made the planning process extremely easy.

Wow wow wow! If you want to have a personal concert at your wedding, you need to hire Heart Beat Band from Ariel Music & Events. The process before the wedding was extremely organized and every person they brought that day was out of this world, we were blown away. We could not be happier with this band.

We used the Heartbeat Dance Band for our June 2024 wedding and it was amazing! People were coming up to us all night complimenting the band. Leading up to the wedding, communication with Liz, the band manager, was easy and thorough! We were able to detail exactly what we were looking for and get quick responses on any questions we had. We wanted a band that would give us a lively dance floor and they did just that! Would 100% recommend.

Heartbeat was absolutely phenomenal as our wedding band! Working with them was ahead of the wedding was great – Liz is super organized and professional. She meticulously planned with us through a detailed timeline and song list, ensuring everything ran smoothly. They easily accommodated our custom song requests and were highly responsive to our questions. The band brought an incredible energy to the reception and brought the dance floor to life. The saxophonist in particular was amazing - our guests couldn't stop complimenting him! Heartbeat made our wedding a true celebration and far exceeded all of our expectations. We highly recommend them for anyone looking for a top-notch wedding band for their special day!

I recently got married at Westchester NY, and had an AMAZING experienced with the Ariel band from "Ariel Music&Events". If you are looking for a professional, experienced, and exciting band for your wedding, then I will highly recommend this band with no hesitation! The band manager Liz listened to our needs and requests at beginning, and she always made herself available either through phone calls, text messages, or zoom meetings. She even provided us with 12 pages long song lists that her band was able to perform in live, which made it super easy for us to choose from. In addition, Liz does not charge extra when I requested to play specific songs that were not from her list. She genuinely just wants to make my wedding day as special as it could be, not to rip me off with any reason to add additional cost to the bill. I truly felt how much she cared and wanted to do her best to make us happy. The MC Ashley was also a doll. She was nice and easy to work with when I asked her to go over the reception procedures with me. When the big day came, I was truly blown away! From the piano and violin solos during the ceremony and cocktail hours, to the whole 10 piece band performing live during the entire reception, every single moment was perfect! The music flew perfectly based on the timeline of the day and we had an absolute blast dancing and celebrating with our family and friends. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank the whole team from Ariel Music&Event because you guys helped to make my dreams came true and I will never forget that day!!!

After booking our wedding date with our church and venue, the next most important thing on our list was the band. After attending several weddings that Ariel played at, we were SO happy to learn that they would be available for our own wedding! Our wedding guests LOVED the band and everyone was up and dancing the entire night! The responsiveness from Liz was super important for a stressed-out bride, and the band was fun and interactive the entire reception. They played all of our song requests, were responsible for ensuring that all of the important aspects of the reception ran smoothly, and they even took photos of us to share after our big day! HIGHLY recommend booking Ariel for your next event!

I have never ever heard such a talented group of musicians ever at a wedding like Ariel Dance Band. The band sets the tone and is one of the most critical wedding decisions one can make and this group was phenomenal! They read the crowd and delivered!! Big time! Most grateful to Ariel Dance Band for keeping everyone on their feet for an incredibly fun everlasting wedding experience!

A wedding band is make or break, and Ariel Dance Band surpassed every expectation!!! All of our guests could not stop asking about the band-- even weeks after the wedding! They were so impressed and said they had never heard a better band at a wedding before!! The musicians were beyond phenomenal and they played perfectly to the crowd. They had such a wonderful array of songs, from oldie classics to upbeat modern tunes-- truly they did it all! We were on our feet all night and I guarantee people would have danced with them until 5AM if they could have!! Cannot recommend enough, snap them up for your date ASAP!

This band is super talented and was a big hit at our wedding! Liz was very organized and communicative throughout the the process from ceremony, cocktail hour and reception! The band was super lively with the crowd and had amazing energy! The band had a nice mix of music so all ages had an amazing time! Everyone one was dancing! I highly recommend!!!!!!

what an amazing band! they literally made our wedding day perfect. our dance floor was packed all night. the communication with the manager leading up to the wedding was also top notch and put our minds at ease. everyone i spoke with was so friendly and the band genuinely seem to love performing. i would recommend them to anyone.

Ariel music and events gave an incredible performance at our wedding! Their ability to dynamically switch between genres and styles was uncanny. They were lots of fun, and we received multiple compliments from the guests about how they added to the experience. The sound engineers were present for the entire gig and immediately on top of any technical issues. This is the second time I have worked with them, and as musicians, ourselves, we will not hesitate to invite them to our next event. Thank you for making our celebration so special!

Ariel Entertainment did an amazing job at our wedding, delivering an unforgettable night of fun and celebration. Their wedding band was phenomenal, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that had everyone on the dance floor throughout the evening. Not only did they keep the party going all night long, but their seamless transitions and impeccable song selection made for nonstop dancing. We couldn't have asked for a better entertainment choice for our special day.

Liz, you guys were awesome!!! Heartbeat had our party amped up the whole night. Clare and I received tons of compliments about the band and I feel bad that I didn't thank each band member personally. Lawrence was absolutely the best and the sax player blew us all away. I can't say enough good things. Your band made our day so special and I will be more than happy to tell anyone looking for a band to hire you. Quality of musicianship was off the charts, positive vibes coming from everyone on the stage, to the great mc'ing from Lawrence and the singers were crazy awesome!!!! I will say it again, the singers were just amazing. Thank you so much for performing at the level you guys perform. Your band made Clare and me look real good to our family and friends. And more importantly, created such a fun and memorable night for Clare, me and all our guests. Thank so much Liz to you and your team.

We could not say better things about this band! We did not leave the dance floor & neither did our guests. Everyone raved about the band to us for weeks to come, their energy & good vibes kept the party going all night long! The process start to finish with wedding planning was seamless, flexible & accommodating. They even learned new songs for us to use for 1st dance, and Mother/Son!

Where to begin besides saying WOW!!! We booked Heartbeat Dance Band for our wedding and they were PHENOMENAL! The dance floor wasn’t empty once the entire night! Our guests were blown away by how much fun the band was and are still telling us how much they loved the music . . so much so that TWO couples who attended our wedding later booked Heartbeat Dance Band for their weddings! The energy, the music choice, the sax . . . I could go on and on. We’ve been to many weddings before and after and haven’t seen a band like them. They read the room and your crowd to ensure everyone is having the time of their lives. Liz was also phenomenal to work with and super easy to get in touch with. If you want a showstopping band for your wedding that guests will keep talking about for years to come, BOOK THIS BAND!

We hired the Heartbeat Dance Band for our wedding, and they were an absolute blast to have! So many of our guests came up to us telling us how good they thought the music was and we were so glad to have worked with them. The band engaged with the crowd and worked the room, and everyone was on their feet all night dancing to the fantastic set list. Liz made the entire process very easy, from contract to song selection to timeline. We would recommend working with them for your own event!

Heartbeat Dance Band was absolutely amazing start to finish. I searched long and hard to find a band that was lively, talented, a good value, fun, and had brass elements, and we are overjoyed that we found HDB. Liz was so organized and helpful in communicating and mapping out the day. Everything was personalized to our wants as a couple, and it made the reception so special. During our wedding, we were simply blown away by the voices and musical ability of the band. Our guests could not stop raving, everyone was on the dance floor from the very first song, and it was an absolutely amazing night. If you're seeing this, run don't walk to book them for your event!

We had the Heartbeat Dance Band for our wedding and we cannot say enough great things about them!! They had everyone up on the dancefloor and were all extremely talented. The songs that we asked them to learn came out amazing! The whole process of booking them from start to finish was wonderful. A special thanks to Liz, who helped organize and made sure our day ran smoothly. She is very professional and an expert who provided great suggestions. We had so many guests asking us about the band and saying how amazing they were. SPECIAL THANKS TO LIZ AND THE WHOLE BAND FOR MAKING OUR SPECIAL DAY ONE TO REMEMBER FOREVER!

Heartbeat is fabulous and all the guests at my wedding RAVED about their talent and performance. Heartbeat did an incredible job at our ceremony and reception - they are fun, flexible and on their A game! I also absolutely loved working with Liz (the manager of Ariel Music and Events). Liz is easy to work with and she is very professional. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my decision to work with this exceptional team!

Ariel Music made our wedding extremely special. Throughout the whole process they were responsive, helpful and patient and the performance when the day came was unbelievably good. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone we know and hopefully will get to see them live again soon!

Wish I could give more than 5 stars! We used Ariel's Heartbeat Dance Band for our wedding and had an incredible experience! Coordinating with them was a breeze. We had one song that is played at all weddings in our family and Heartbeat learned the song and executed it perfectly! The dance floor was constantly packed and we have gotten a ton of compliments on the band since our wedding. So happy we booked!!!

My wife and i booked Ariel music and events for our wedding, they were amazing, all the guests kept saying how good the band was, all our requests were full field . Working and preparing for the wedding with them was a great experience, everything went smooth and they were always available for any question or change that we had. If you looking for a band for any event and wish to be worry free when it come to the music, this is the band to go with

We first saw the Heartbeat band at our friend's wedding in 2019 and they were just as we remembered 3 years later! They bring so much fun and entertainment to the dance floor and our guests could not stop raving about them! If you are looking for a band to keep the energy up all night long, look no further! Liz was wonderful to work with and coordinated everything exactly how I had envisioned from the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception - it was perfection! You will not be disappointed in the Heartbeat band!

We had the pleasure of having the Ariel band at our wedding in May of 2022. They had a very extensive song list and blew our guests away. Liz was a joy to work with during our 2 years of planning- she’s very responsive and has great suggestions to tailor the music to your personal style. We can’t thank them enough for helping to make our day so memorable!

My daughters wedding was May 7th 2022 and we were excited to have a band. The Heartbeat Dance Band was outstanding! Very professional group that knows how to entertain and bring magic to the event. The dance floor was packed all night and they completely exceeded my expectations. Liz and team are great to work with and helped make the day as special as it could be. I highly recommend them.

Heartbeat was everything we hoped for in our wedding band. They brought the energy throughout the entire night and played all the songs that we had on our list. I would recommend this band, they played a big part in making our wedding night so memorable!

This band is amazing!

All I can say is "What a Night"!!!! The band absolutely killed it and made it such an amazing wedding! Our wedding was a predominately greek wedding I was nervous that no one would dance, but it was quite the opposite. We couldn't get people to stay in their seats! We have received many compliments from our guests about the band and Lawrence. My grandfather loved all the Frank Sinatra songs, compliments from him are hard to come by! A few newly engaged friends have also asked me for the band name to look into for their upcoming nuptials. A special thank you to Liz the organizer for working closely with us to make for the perfect timeline and song list, it really is a night we will never forget. Working with Liz was such a pleasure, I truly cannot express how grateful I am for her guidance. The Ariel Music Band made our wedding a great success! Our best man even made some jokes about the saxophone player in his speech. It was the perfect night, with the most perfect music.

Ariel had our wedding guests on their feet and dancing all night! Their talent was so amazing that we had other musicians (family and friends) complementing what a great band they were. Seriously everyone, young and old, loved them! Ariel took our party to the next level and I am so grateful! Liz, who manages the band, is so creative and responsive that planning was a breeze! I absolutely recommend!

I can honestly say that Ariel Music made my son's wedding perfect! They were everything we hoped they would be, The MC and lead vocalist Kevin was so personable and entertaining he kept everyone up and dancing. We enjoyed all the other performers there were so many memorable moments. Thank you to Kevin, Jeff, Terry, Matt, Dan, Al, Stephanie, Aashley, Eddie and especially Liz for sticking it out through COVID. It was definitely worth the wait.

Wow. As a vocalist with many musical friends, having Ariel at our wedding was the best reception decision we made. Their energy and talent led to a packed dance floor from the second we walked in until they turned the lights on and asked us to leave our venue! Honestly, my greatest hope for our wedding was great music and a ridiculously fun dance floor and Ariel exceeded all of my expectations. They even took the time to learn niche family songs full of clear and moving emotion. Thank you for all that you do, there is nothing like live music to celebrate love and life - and Ariel is clearly at the top tier of performance groups! Our guests were absolutely raving about Ariel during, after... and to this day. You will not regret having them at your reception.

Heartbeat Dance Band was absolutely amazing, everyone was dancing all night (no awkward pauses) and kept raving about how great they are. Some of our guests were even saying they felt like their groupies 🤣 Not only was the music fantastic, they also did a great job mc’ing the evening.

Ariel Music was great. We hired Heartbeat Dance Band prior to the pandemic and they were great in working with us to be flexible with the rescheduling of our event. And then, while we never had a chance to hear the band in person, they blew everyone away at our wedding. They were incredible. My wife and I were so happy--the played every song we requested, they matched our style very well, our guests loved them, and they had everyone on the floor dancing. I 100% recommend them for anyone looking for a live band.

They were very helpful in adjusting to our smaller COVID wedding. The production went on without any issues and we were very happy with the day.

Booking Ariel for our wedding was a very smooth and straightforward process. Liz helped us from the very start and she was always extremely helpful and friendly. We had several long telephone calls and emails prior to the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page. She also liaised with the venue coordinator to make sure everything would run smoothly. Liz was extremely organized and thorough (which we love), she listened to our ideas and wishes and was very accommodating, and she also gave us advice and feedback as we went along. We had some special requests and she was very happy to help accommodate those too. Overall, the whole planning and pre-wedding communication was excellent. The band was absolutely amazing! All excellent musicians, and we can say that for sure because we are professional musicians ourselves! Frosty (band leader) arrived at the venue early, he was very calm and was extremely helpful the entire night, playing, singing, MCing & working the sound board. He is an excellent pianist, vocalist, has great energy and he even played his trumpet on a couple of songs (whilst playing the piano at the same time!). Akua and Kevin (singers) sounded INCREDIBLE. The whole band looked lovely (Akua looked stunning in a beautiful dress). The dance floor was packed the entire night, the repertoire they chose was great, Kevin is an amazing singer as well as a great entertainer, always engaging with the crowd. We believe that having live music is always the way to go, but it is very important to choose the right performers who have the talent, attitude, energy and experience to put on a good party – and this band has it all! Thank you Ariel Music and Events!

Awesome band our guests keep talking about! We could not be more thankful for Ariel Music and Events' talent that entertained our guests all evening and night long. We hired Ariel a year prior to our event and worked closely with Liz throughout the process while previewing the band at a few of their showcases. With the many years of experience and variety of events that came along with Ariel, we were able to plan the perfect event down to the minute. The extensive/growing list of songs in their repertoire allowed us to hand select the songs that meant the most to us and would keep our guests entertained. The addition of a few "learned" songs really help us to personalize the night. Ariel provided the musical talent for our ceremony (singer and keys), cocktail hour (keys and sax) and for our reception (8 piece band). Beyond the music talent that was center-stage, we appreciated the technicians that were on-hand ensuring the evening was executed flawlessly ensuring the sound and lighting continued to fit the space. We cannot thank Ariel and Liz enough for pulling out all of their musical stops to make our night so special. The dance floor was packed all night and the compliments on the band continue to roll in. We hope to see them at another event soon!

We had Ariel perform at our wedding and everyone is still talking about how amazing the band was!! They asked us for our song requests but chose the best songs to perform and it was amazing!! Liz made sure it was well planned and was very professional in the planning process. My husband and I loved the band and everyone was dancing all night long!!

Ariel was an incredible wedding band and we could not have been happier with our choice to use them! People are still telling us how great the band was months after our wedding.

The Heartbeat Dance Band was AMAZING! We can’t say enough positive things about them. Either could our guests! Within the first 10 minutes, I had people coming up to me telling me how great they were. The dance floor was packed ALL night long. Liz, the band director was so great to work with. Any requests we had, she made them happen. Lawrence the MC was awesome. He was on top of everything. We knew right away we were in good hands. The band members engaged with the crowd and made it so fun for everyone. We were very picky when it came to choosing a band and we definitely made the right choice. The Heartbeat Dance Band is one of a kind. I can only hope to go to another wedding where they are playing!!

Ariel played at our outdoor tent wedding in central New Jersey, and they did not disappoint. My wife and I watched many highlight videos hoping to find a band that was both lively and affordable. Ariel was recommended through our wedding planner and once we watched their showcase highlights on YouTube, it was apparent they would be a great fit (little did we know, they were the absolute perfect fit). The entire 9 piece band, with multiple singers and a large brass section, was exactly what we were looking for. Ariel's management was thoroughly enjoyable and easy to work with during the planning of our wedding. There were multiple events that my wife and I were unable to attend to see Ariel perform live prior to our wedding, so it wasn't until our reception that we had the pleasure of watching them play. During our cocktail hour we had two of Ariel's musicians play, setting the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable hour prior to the reception. Once the actual reception began Ariel brought tremendous energy and really got the crowd excited to celebrate on what turned out to be the most amazing day. Our wedding song was definitely a new one for the band ('Jackie & Wilson' by Hozier) but they did such an outrageous job . Because we ended up having beautiful weather, all of our guests were having a great time and the band really fed off of their energy as well. Since our wedding was on September 21st, the band concluded the night playing September by Earth, Wind & Fire and it was the most fun I've had out on a dance floor at any wedding. I was thoroughly impressed by how professional all the members of the band were. They were critical in making the day out be an incredible experience for everyone involved. Countless people that attended the wedding have reached out to us wanting to know more about this incredible band! For anyone looking for a band with a extremely diverse catalog, phenomenal energy, and so much talent, look no further than Ariel. They really helped make it one of the best days of our lives.

Heartbeat Dance band We can’t say enough amazing things. Everyone at our wedding was dancing all night long!. We had so many compliments from our guests about our band and many plan to book the band for their own events. Don’t hesitate — book them if they’re available and your event will be a hit!

The Heartbeat Dance Band was so much fun! They are all so talented and really got the crowd going - they nailed every song. They also even learned a few songs for us too. The dance floor was packed all night. After our wedding so many people kept telling us how incredible they were - everyone felt like they were at a concert! If excellent music and a lot of dancing is important to you at your wedding, then you have to hire the Heartbeat Dance Band!

Heartbeat was incredible. A month later, we are still hearing from family and friends that it was the best band they had ever heard at a wedding celebration. They covered a great range of music, and the vocalists in particular were absolutely captivating. People were up on the dance floor the entire party. Logistically, they were a pleasure to work with and really listened to our interests and needs. We would highly recommend them for any event!

The Heartbeat band was absolutely perfect! From the music at the ceremony to the last song at the reception, the Heartbeat band never missed a beat and were incredible. They were so great to work with and would love to use them again in the future.

WOW. Ariel Music & Events (and especially the Heartbeat Dance Band) were PHENOMENAL. We are still on a high from our wedding nearly 2 months later. My husband and I knew we wanted a great band for our wedding reception, and Heartbeat delivered in every way. They blew us (and all of our guests) away with their energy and their talent. The energy on our dance floor was something I had never seen at a wedding before. The dance floor was packed the entire night - from the very beginning until the very end of the reception. This was largely due to the quality and energy of Lawrence and the Heartbeat Band. They knew exactly how to get the crowd going, and they knew which songs to play during which times in the night. They were truly the best wedding band I have heard. I cannot count how many compliments we received about the band. People not only commented the night of our wedding, but we are still getting compliments on the band nearly 2 months later. Several of our friends have even asked for the name of the band, so they can reserve them for their upcoming weddings. Working with Ariel Music was extremely easy - a special thank you to Liz for making sure everything was perfect for our wedding day. Working with her was seamless, she is extremely professional and genuinely wanted us to have a perfect day. We HIGHLY recommend this band to our family, friends, and anyone else reading this.

They are spectacular, we're so thrilled we hired them as our wedding band. The truly made the night!

Ariel played a variety of fun songs from our requested genres and played them all spectacularly. Our guests were on the dance floor all night and raved about the band for days following. They're also more affordable than similar bands we considered / saw at other weddings. Wouldn't change a thing.

We used Ariel for our wedding on September 29th. Not only were they fantastic on the day of the wedding, but leading up to the wedding it was great to work with Liz on all the details. The band learned new songs for us, and my guests were all raving about how great they were. Would recommend to anyone looking for a high energy fun band that is easy to work with.

The Heartbeat Dance Band was amazing! They MADE OUR WEDDING! Everyone was on the dance floor the whole night! Lawrence sang on the dance floor with my friends and Jay was flawless singing Billy Joel for our wedding song. I am so glad we chose the Heartbeat Dance Band! Everyone LOVED THEM!

Ariel is an awesome wedding band! We recently used them for my daughter's wedding, and we are so happy we did! Liz was very easy to work with, and helped to book everything, coordinate song lists, and worked with the groom and bride's dad to arrange special songs. From the jazz trio that played during the cocktail hour, to the 10 piece band at the reception, and the DJ that we had at the after party, everyone was extremely talented and professional, and helped to create a really great party. All of the band members had great energy, and are excellent musicians. The dance floor was packed all night long, and there was such great energy in the room. As everyone knows, the "band makes the party", and Ariel certainly helped to make our daughter's wedding a really great party!

Ariel Band was one of the BEST decisions we made with our wedding! They were so professional, and they are absolutely phenomenal to listen to. Guests came up to us all night telling us how amazing our band was, and my husband and I couldn't agree more. We were SO happy with our decision to hire Ariel Band, and we 100% highly recommend them to anyone looking for a classy wedding band. They helped make our wedding the best ever, so much so that we literally have not stopped talking about our entertainment because that's how much we loved it!!!

Ariel performed at our June 2018 wedding and they were phenomenal! We are pretty picky when it comes to good music and we can honestly say that Ariel delivered. Everybody on site - from the musicians to the sound and setup crew - were extremely talented and professional. They brought such an amazing energy to our reception and kept everybody on the dance floor. Liz was incredibly helpful in talking us through all the details and helping us map out the night. We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Ariel and would highly recommend them!

The Heartbeats were AMAZING! My husband and I were just married in June and had this band at our wedding. Our guests are STILL talking about how amazing the music was - we were told our wedding was a top 10 for many people because of the music and dancing! Liz is amazing to work with and will help you through the entire process. This band/entertainment company comes highly recommended. Thank you!

They were such a highlight of our wedding night and the guests loved them! We got compliments about how great the band was all night long. They have an amazing sound and are extremely talented. They really know how to bring the energy and work with the crowd, they had the dance floor packed all night long. They also came to the rescue for our ceremony. We were supposed to have a violinist and guitar player during the ceremony (completely separate from Ariel) and I was told 20 minutes before the ceremony was supposed to start that they never showed up! The keyboardist from Ariel was there setting up to play for the cocktail hour, overheard what was going on and offered to step in last minute! He knew all the songs I wanted and even set the keyboard to sound like a violin. They also called their guitarist who was able to get the venue in time and stand in as well!

We had an amazing time with the Heartbeat Dance Band! Multiple people have asked for the band's info and I am still receiving compliments on it from our guests! They did a great job with learning our first dance song specially for us and handling other requests while still flowing with what the crowd enjoyed. Overall the band really enhanced the fun of the evening and I am so glad we chose them! I would not hesitate to recommend them for any of my friends.