Ariel Music and Events

e 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!

t 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!

ssional in the planning process. My husband and I loved the band and everyone was dancing 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!!

r 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.

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pt 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!

aptivating. 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!

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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.

ered / saw at other weddings. Wouldn't change a thing.

aving about how great they were. Would recommend to anyone looking for a high energy fun band that is easy to work with.

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rrange 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!

gree 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!!!

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!

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!

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!

ng 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.

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.

ur 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!

m 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!!!!

e 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!

s the floor (which I was ok with)! Our guests are still raving to us about Ariel!

mend 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.

r 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!

case 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!

ry 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.

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!

uding 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!

ned 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.

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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!

ooked 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!

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!!!!

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.

nce Band. Simply the best!

the dance floor is always full and your guests are having a great time, this is the group to work with. Have fun!

ore 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!

d! 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!!

, 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!!!

lso 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.

e 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!!

o 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!!

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veryone was getting down on the dance floor (literally - I admit my husband did request "Shout") the band was phenomenal. Several guests who are getting married thousands of miles away wanted to see if they could have them! They kept a great energy and are extremely talented. I was especially delighted that even in between sets and during meals when most bands take a break, one of the singers continued to perform beautiful background music for us. Through and through, there's not a single thing I found that could have been improved upon!

d 11 pieces and they played continuously and kept the guest on the dance floor the entire time! The sound was perfect as well as the 3 singers and the entire band! Best band for the best price!

day of the wedding. A 10 piece band really brought a fabulous energy to our wedding. The entire night many guests came up to us to complimenting the music. The whole band had great stage presence and were so professional! I would absolutely book them again.

compliments from attendees of all ages. The packed dance floor was proof enough that all our guests were having a great time. In addition to the music, the Heartbeat team did a tremendous job working with our venue staff to manage the evening. The band managed to both be a highlight of party, and yet, blend in seamlessly. A truly professional outfit – would highly recommend for all your event needs!

the ceremony and cocktail hour was wonderful, and there are no words for how fun and amazing Ariel band was for my reception. The band was fun, enthusiastic and kept the dance floor going until the very last moment (and beyond!). They honored my song requests, and let me make a special and personal playlist that they played during breaks. I got so many compliments from guests about how fun it was to have such a great live band, it was truly special. Thank you!

usic and had a wonderful night dancing!!

s times to make sure that everything from the song list, first dance song (which they learned especially for us) and entrances were exactly what we wanted. Frank the band leader was also wonderful to work with. He immediately introduced himself before the reception began and went over everything with us to make sure that everything was exactly what we wanted. All of our guests are still talking about Ariel and their amazing singers, song selection and overall presence at our wedding. We are so thrilled with Ariel and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun band who will make your wedding unforgettable!

aughters' weddings and they really are an outstanding band. My daughter and her husband requested 4 songs that were not on Heartbeat's song list but they learned the songs quickly and did a an amazing job particularly a song by Phish. The band's voices are terrific! We received excellent comments about Heartbeat from our guests and we couldn't be happier having Heartbeat play at our daughter's wedding. Liz Greene is amazing to work with; she is professional, personal, and responds very rapidly to e-mails or phone calls. We honestly couldn't recommend a better band!

People always mention how great this band was when they mention our wedding. They accommodated any of our requests or suggestions and were a pleasure to work with.

they will also learn a few extra songs if needed. Your guests will rave about the music if you hire Heartbeat Dance Band for your event.

ption, Frank always approached me as the bride to make sure whatever the crazy guests were asking him was okay with me (making announcements, etc.)--loved that! We had tons of compliments from all our guests. I really love how each band member has such a unique sound that they can literally play anything and it sounds just like the real song--from pop music to Bruce Springsteen to Frank Sinatra. WONDERFUL and cant wait to see our video and hear it all over again :) :)

great energy, and an awesome variety of songs. They worked with us to provide a very customized introduction at our wedding and nailed it with out any issues. All of the guests at our wedding were on the dance floor almost the entire night because of the band; people danced the night away and had so many compliments of them. We would highly recommend this band for anyone looking for a sensational band that will get the audience involved, keep people dancing, and work with you to play all of your favorite music. All of our guests are still talking about how awesome the band was!

ow of the evening from the ceremony music, to our introductions, to our last dance was seamless and so professional. Our guests were commenting all night on how great the band sounded. Even the banquet manager we worked with, Bobby, told us it was the best band he's heard and he has been to a lot of events ;-) At one point, Frosty and Frank Elmo went back and forth between the trumpet and sax and the crowd gathered around to watch and listen. It was awesome! Thank you again for all of your meticulous planning prior to our wedding. The evening couldn’t have been any better!!!

laint- the night didn't last long enough!

nd dancing at a wedding for the entire duration of the reception as we had at ours. It was exactly what we were hoping for when we booked them. Full credit to the band, they were able to accommodate all of our requests and they kept the party going all night. Overall we were absolutely thrilled with the band and would recommend them to anyone looking for top notch entertainment at their wedding.

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tertaining and everyone (young and old) was up and dancing from the very first song. They took all our requests into account and even learned a new song just for us to cut the cake to. The quality of their sound was awesome. We could not be more happy with the way things went and we received countless complements from our guests about how amazing the band sounded! If I could give more stars I would!

ble about how the evening would progress. Their extensive song list was everything that we had hoped for, one great tune after the next after the next. From classic oldies of Motown, to the current hits of today, they know how to read the crowd and keep everyone entertained. The only downside was not having a big enough dance floor!! They got everyone up on their feet and nobody wanted to sit down. They are worth EVERY PENNY! All the guests kept talking about after the wedding was over was "Where did you get that band?!" So happy to have found them and want to throw another party just so they can come and play!!

this band would make our daughters wedding. And it did and beyond!!!They played everything we asked from the oldies to the current. 3 singers which are phenomenal and even learned the song my daughter picked for her and her father. Everyone we talk to, are still expressing how much they were blown away by the band!! I would highly recommend Ariel for you next event and know you will not be disappointed!

the band was well done and they performed well.

o the musicians they're covering, but the true talent of this band is their ability to read the crowd and play songs in an order that make guests never want to leave the dance floor. At one point, they had to stop playing because entrees had been served and no one cared! I've been to many weddings with GREAT bands - but as I mentioned, Ariel has a knack for unexpected song selections and two months later, I am still getting compliments on them. All that aside, Liz is a true joy to work with and their pricing is extremely reasonable for the Tri-state area based on the homework I did prior to hiring them. FIVE STARS!

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d chatted for over an hour just to make sure the day would go perfectly. She even texted me early in the morning on our wedding day to wish us the best. Ariel had two musicians preform during our cocktail hour. They set the mood and let our guests know that they were in for a treat. As the night progressed, Ariel introduced our wedding party and us with high energy and really got the party started! They played all of our requests throughout the night and followed the timeline we had set. The mix of slow and fast songs kept the party going. The dance floor was packed all night because the band was so much fun. They fulfilled our guests requests for songs, too. Weeks later, guests are still talking about how amazing our band was! Thank you!!! You made our wedding!!