Ariel Music and Events

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.

I was married 6/9/2018 at the Highlands Country Club in Garrison, NY. I honestly can't get over how great the band was! They set the tone the whole night and the dance floor was packed. They were versatile, professional, and extremely talented. They really listened to us on how we wanted the night to flow and executed it perfectly. One of our guests said she wants to book them for her eventual wedding! If you want a party and a band that can do it all, book Ariel! Amazing.

I got married on February 17th and used Ariel for my band. They were amazing!!! Everything went so perfectly. Liz is so nice and very easy to work with. The band played all the songs we wanted them to play and did not play any of the songs on our do not play list. People from our wedding are still talking about the band and keep saying how amazing they were. The night was so perfect and I could not be happier with how Ariel performed. Definitely use them. You will not regret it!

We love Heartbeat Dance Band!!!!!! We worked with Elizabeth from Ariel Music & Events and had Heartbeat play at our last two annual black tie events and they do not disappoint! They are an amazing band with a wide range of music selection from the old Big Band standards to the current pop hits. Heartbeat is fun and gets everyone up and out of their seats ready to dance the night away. Michael has an amazing voice and charms everyone with his smooth Sinatra style dinner music. Christi and the other musicians were super engaged with everyone and intuitively knew exactly the music everyone wanted to hear!!! Our members (lawyers and judges) are excited to know Heartbeat/Ariel will be the band at next year’s Barristers’ Ball and we can’t wait to see them again in 2019!!!!

My husband and I were married on November 3, 2017 in Westport, CT and we had the AMAZING Ariel Dance Band perform at our reception. We knew that we needed an incredible band to highlight our excitement, especially with our family members who are always dancing! We are incredibly lucky to have Ariel Dance Band perform for us - every person in attendance loved them, they created a warm and loving atmosphere, and played exactly what we requested. They were able to read the room so well and the dance floor was never empty! Having to plan our wedding from Maryland we were not able to listen them in person, but their recordings definitely give you a great sense of the band and they are even better in person! Choosing Ariel Dance Band was the best decision and brought our wedding together perfectly!

Did a wonderful job on our wedding day. They were very patient and understanding of our multicultural wedding. Glad we got to book them for our special day.

MAGICAL I saw them at a friends wedding and was wowed and was even more impressed with their performance at my wedding. So easy to book and such a great part of the memories!!!!

Excellent! Easy to work with leading up to the wedding. And the band performed amazingly! Great musicians with great energy. The band kept everyone dancing the whole night... I even danced so hard that I actually hurt my knee sliding across the floor (which I was ok with)! Our guests are still raving to us about Ariel!

Our guests had the BEST time at our wedding, thanks to Ariel Music! They are so talented and kept us dancing all night long. So many people complimented us on the band and we even had friends ask us for their info afterwards so they could recommend them to others planning weddings. They have great energy, engage the crowd at the right moments, are incredibly versatile, and keep the fun (and dancing!) going all night.

We could not have been more pleased with Ariel Music and Events. They definitely exceeded our expectations from accommodating our preferred song list to learning our first dance song, they were great to work with! We had an 8 piece group for our wedding and they kept us dancing the whole reception! We attended a showcase in NJ which was a bit far for us, but definitely worth it. I would highly recommend Ariel if you are looking for a larger size band with horns. They are professional and Liz is fantastic during the planning process. She hopped on a call with us a few weeks before the wedding and we went through the whole timeline to determine the best flow of the evening. Could not recommend them more!

Every time my (now) husband and I went to a wedding, we'd always take note of the band or DJ and decided early on that we were set on a band for our wedding, and they had to be AMAZING! When it came time to plan our own wedding, we went to showcase after showcase, intent on finding a high energy group that would keep people dancing all night. My dad has been in a band my whole life and I wanted him to be able to sing a few songs with the band. After seeing Ariel's showcase we were convinced they were right for us. Lee and Liz were so helpful through the whole planning process including deciding which instruments to include for ceremony and reception, song choices, timing, etc.! Everyone commented on our band and we are so thankful and appreciative. We'd highly recommend Ariel!

My husband and I could not be happier with the music from our wedding. The band did an amazing job and we got many compliments from friends and family about how good the music was. The dance floor was packed all night. Working with Ariel was very easy, they gave us a list of songs that we were able to make selections from and they put together the music for the evening from there. The list was comprehensive and contained wide variety of music with many of today's hits as well as the classics. They took the time to learn our wedding song which they did a wonderful job with! Overall, it was a great night with great music.

We can not say enough amazing things about Heartbeat Dance Band. We hired them for our August 2017 wedding and they were wonderful. Liz was so wonderful to work with through the planning process. The band plays everything and we were able to customize what songs we wanted for the night. Our guests raved about the band and danced all night long, they still have not stopped talking about how great the band was!! Thank you Heartbeat Dance Band for making our wedding!

We could not have been more please with Ariel Music and Events, specifically the Heartbeat Dance Band which was fantastic! They played the music at our ceremony (saxophone and keyboard) and we had the rest of the group (10 pieces total...including trumpet!) for the rest of the day. They played from 4:30PM until Midnight with only a few small breaks. They were fantastic which is a huge understatement. They played all of our requested songs and could not have been more accommodating. Lawrence, the lead singer and Michael the M.C. were both wonderful people and kept everything on track for the night. This band does monthly "showcases" where you can see them perform in person before you make your decision. We went to a showcase and had seen them previously in Westport, CT at an outdoor venue. Once you see them at a showcase, you will want to book them immediately. And book quickly as they are in very high demand. I would recommend anyone looking for a group for their wedding to pick Ariel. Top notch and amazing artists!

Ariel Music Group was fantastic. Elizabeth was incredibly responsive and helpful. Having not used a full-time wedding planner, it was comforting to speak with Elizabeth to walk through the introductions and timeline for the wedding. Ariel listened to all of our music requests, and learned our wedding song. Their song list is current, and always getting updated. Go visit their showcase and hear their music. Very happy we used Ariel, we couldn't imagine using another group.

Couldn't have asked for a better night! The band took every detail into consideration and gave Beyonce a run for her money with their rendition of "Love on Top"! :) Very professional and responsive. People are still talking about how amazing the band was!

We used the Heartbeat band from Ariel music & events for our wedding in Connecticut this past June. They were worth every penny. The one thing people continue to rave about from our wedding to this day is the band. Their energy was incredible, the song selection amazing and working with them was a pleasure. People who never dance told me they danced at my wedding. They did the perfect mix of oldies and new songs that catered to everyone. They couldn't help themselves! When preparing for my wedding they took into account all our song requests and were very responsive to our emails and calls. They were as accommodating as I could expect. I highly recommend this band to anyone planning a wedding. They're a true gem!

I looked around for bands for our wedding for almost 5 months. When I came across Ariel Music and Events website, I was blown away by their sound! I had a few of my friends go see them at a free showcase and they said they had a great time. I booked them right after! They were so great about setting up times to talk, especially with me planning this whole thing out of state. To top it all off, the band was absolutely fantastic!!! It has almost been a full month, and people are still talking about how fabulous the band was! Thank you for making our night so special and so much fun!

We chose Ariel music for our wedding day band! It was absolutely the BEST choice we made for our wedding!!!! Music was the most important part of our day and when we first heard Ariel they were so amazing!!!! They had so much energy, went with the flow of the crowd, and kept everyone dancing all night! They even let me be the center of attention in singing my favorite song to the crowd! (Closer) it was so easy to work with Liz and the members of the band and they were so willing to do everything I requested!! Simply the best day ever and it wouldn't of been the same without Ariel!!!!! They made our wedding day SO MUCH FUN! I wish I could redo this day!!! Thank you Ariel!!!!

Ariel really rocked our wedding. We liked the band because of the diversity of the vocalists - they've got someone that can sing everything - and they've all got great voices. We went and saw the band at their showcase twice and they were even better on our wedding day. Liz was great to work with - very responsive to emails and sat on the phone with us to go over every detail of the evening. On the day of the wedding, the band knew how to execute our requests as well as feed off the energy of the crowd to play just what was needed at the right times to get everyone on their feet. The dance floor was rocking before dinner and it was almost a let down when we had to sit down and eat. EVERYONE - literally 200 people at our wedding - commented on how PHENOMENAL the band was. People raved. They sounded great. Horns were top-notch. Vocalists were top-notch.... and as I mentioned, they were experienced enough to know what songs to play at what times to get as many people on the dance floor as possible. They truly made our wedding the great success that it was. People will be talking about the band and the fun time that they had dancing for many months and years to come. We were completely satisfied with Ariel and would recommend them to any bride and groom.

Absolutely fantastic and amazingly talented band. Could not have made a better decision for the entertainment for our daughter's wedding. If you're going to have a band for your special occasion, you will not be disappointed with Heartbeat Dance Band. Simply the best!

We have had a great experience Ariel Music & Events at the weddings of both our son and our daughter. They are easy to deal with up front, are very fabulous at delivering what you ask for, and have an amazing sound. If you want a party where the dance floor is always full and your guests are having a great time, this is the group to work with. Have fun!

Ariel Music was wonderful. We booked them for our July 2016 wedding at The Manor in West Orange, NJ and received so many compliments throughout the event and weeks after. We began working with the band manager, Elizabeth, about eight months before the wedding. My husband and I met while living in New Orleans, and we wanted a band that was versatile enough to play some New Orleans-style music. Ariel did not disappoint. Due to the very skilled and diverse make-up of the band,one band member had been a part of a New Orleans-style band in the past, and was instrumental in having the band learn some new songs for their repertoire. Music was a very important part of the wedding, and the band incorporated and worked with our particular choices. They adhered to the "do not play" list and I felt that they really understood my musical preferences. They also learned a song for my first dance with my husband, and played it exactly like the recording, which helped with our choreographed dance. Toward the end of the party, they had some great interactions with the guests, but not to a point that it felt like a performance. They were professional, courteous, extremely talented, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for an outstanding wedding band!

Heartbeat Dance Band was amazing!!! From the beginning, Liz was super professional and easy to work with. She helped ensure the band knew that we wanted tons of dancing and worked with us to ensure our unique requests and songs were incorporated! The day of, the band was amazing!!! All of our friends and family have said that Heartbeat is by far the best wedding band they have ever heard. Literally everyone at our wedding (even family members like my uncle who I have never seen dance!) were on the dance floor! We also are so appreciative that the band learned not only our first dance song, but at least 5 other songs that we wanted throughout the evening. And our favorite moment of the night, by far, was when the band played our first dance song for us to practice our choreographed dance while everyone was downstairs at cocktail hour. HIGHLY recommend!!

Ariel was awesome! Liz's attention to detail during the planning process made us comfortable that everything would run smoothly - and it did! They provided us great music and entertainment for our wedding day. They performed during our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and all were perfect. They have a wide array of songs they can play and had all our guests dancing the whole night. Our first dance was that much more special performed live. Highly recommend!!!

I cannot say enough great things about Heartbeat Dance Band. We gave them a list of all the songs we wanted played and they did exactly that. They also learned our first dance song which is not a popular song and absolutely nailed it. They also did a very specific rendition of a very popular song for my wife's dance with her father and they did that spectacularly well. I suggest getting all four singers, they all bring something special to the performance but you can't go wrong with any combination of them. I will reach out to them for any future event that requires a band. Again, I cannot recommend them enough.

Having been in the music business for over 20 yrs,I know how difficult it is handle all the little details that go into making a wedding work. The Ariel team was very helpfull from the beginning of the process right up to last minute changes the day before the event. Our family was thrilled wih the service we got. The band was amazing , the Mc was on point and everything flowed exquisitely. The highlight of the night was when I danced with my daughter to "I Hope You Dance".The band and the vocalist nailed it. Song choices kept the dance floor filled all night! Highly Recommended!!

We worked with Liz through Ariel Music & Events and the Heartbeat Dance band. From the moment we heard them at one of their showcases, we knew we needed to book them for our wedding! Liz was easy to work with, well organized and accommodating to all our requests, making sure things were exactly the way we wanted. The Heartbeat Dance Band was outstanding!! We made some requests for "must play songs" but otherwise we let them choose their songs and they did not disappoint! They had our guests up and dancing throughout the entire reception tailoring their playlist to the vide of our crowd. Many guests left saying how fantastic the band was. The band members were very professional. Michael (band leader) and Christie (a lead singer & our emcee) helped keep the night going smooth. We are so happy that we had the Heartbeat Dance band as part of our wedding. They helped create such a memorable night that we will never forget! We HIGHLY recommend this band. Thank you Heartbeat!!