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B Street Benny has been a household name in the French Quarter for over a decade now. We believe that music leaves an ever lasting impression on your guest. We want to be part of your special day because it matters. It matters that you have the wedding of your dreams. We assure you that we will be prompt, courteous and respectful. It is of the utmost importance to us that we maintain our professional demeanor from beginning to end. It is our sincere wish that when you reflect back on your special day, you remember us fondly.
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- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Trombone
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Pop
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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I found B Street Benny on The Knot before ever hearing them and saw that all of their reviews have 5 stars. I was skeptical about it, because how can anything have perfect reviews? BUT, let me tell you!! After hearing them and getting to speak with this beautiful band, I can completely understand why they have the best reviews EVER! We had an absolute blast with them at our wedding reception. They were perfect and the nicest people! They were flexible, improv, and song requests for us. They even let me sing a song! I can’t thank them and recommend them enough for any other brides out there still planning! I’m so thankful I found them and for their hard work. They made our wedding night so memorable and lovely. Very sweet people.
B Street Benny absolutely rocked our wedding! TJ and the band kept the dance floor packed all night with their high-energy performance and incredible song selection. The live music made the reception unforgettable. If you want a band that will get everyone dancing, book them!
Book this band! Tanya and her team are AMAZING. So professional and easy to work with. And it helps that Tanya is just all around a great person. The band kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night and sounded INCREDIBLE. And I am picky when it comes to wedding bands. These are extremely talented musicians who are the best in the business. My guests loved the music. Even the grandparents were out on the dance floor during some songs, and that is one of my favorite moments from the wedding. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so wonderful and amazing and making my wedding dreams come true! Like I said, BOOK THIS BAND!!!
Get ready to boogie!!
They did an amazing job of reading the crowd and seeing what was making the crown get up, dance and boogie down. They kept the momentum going the entire time they were preforming and no one sat down! It was a dance party the entire time. They were able to play all of the classic hip hop and new songs that make you want to dance! We were really impressed at how good they were and the energy they brought to the party.
HOLY MOLY did this band deliver!! My husband and I spent endless hours searching for the right band for our wedding. When we found B Street Benny we knew they were it. All we wanted for our wedding was to have a good time and keep the dance floor packed. Boy did it because of these guys! We sent in our song requests and they definitely picked up on the vibe we were going for! So many guests kept asking us "who is this band?!" because they were such a hit! At one point my husband decided he wanted to sing part of a song and Tanya handed the mic right over to him. They honestly made our wedding and night so memorable!
Had B Street Benny for our wedding band and they killed it!!!! All my guests kept saying how much fun they were and that was the best wedding band they had ever heard!!! Tanya and her whole crew were wonderful!!! Also VERY affordable!! Please book them for your event!!
B Street Benny played at our wedding and was incredible! They are so entertaining! They had all our our guests on the dance floor all night long. We had so many compliments from guests during and after the wedding about how awesome the band was. I could not recommend them enough! You will definitely not regret having them at your event!
You definitely should get B Street Benny to play at your wedding. Tanya and the band are so much fun and really know how to get everyone singing and dancing! They are also very professional and great with communication. 10/10
BEST WEDDING BAND EVER!!!! Hiring B Street Benny was the second best decision my husband and I made on our wedding day…with the first being actually getting married… sooo needless to say, that says ALOT about B Street Benny. Having been to a ton of weddings and hearing the same Motown or pop hits, my husband and I wanted variety from 70s, 80s, and 90s classics to New Orleans funk, we got it ALL with this band. Their song list is endless and it’s absolutely amazing how each song played sounded exactly like the original hit. The band even learned songs from some of our favorite local artists in order to enhance our day even more. Not to mention, the entergy they brought to the entire wedding was next level! From start to finish there was a huge crowd on the dance floor.. even having to drag people off in the end. People are still talking about B Street Benny almost a year later and many of our friends plan on booking them in the future. Not to mention, Brad and TJ were an absolute joy to work with. They spent quality time engaged in every conversation and immediately understand our music tastes. Look no further when it comes to booking B Street Benny if you want insanely talented acoustics, vocals, and an endless music variety that will keep people talking for years!
B Street Benny played for my sister in laws wedding in Pensacola Florida back in 2019 and when I asked my then fiancé to marry me - having them play our wedding was one of her first convictions. My sister in law keeps in touch with TJ via social media. She and her husband shared the news of their baby with TJ and her husband. To me, that shows the time spent building a relationship to truly deliver a customize experience.
Our wedding was July 1st in Huntsville, AL. It was a bit of a drive, but they were wonderful about keeping travel costs to a minimum and not up charging to make a few extra bucks.
Susan and I’s wedding was nothing like Taylor’s. Our song choices were different and quite some time had passed giving us plenty of new choices. But I was truly shocked at just how different we were able to make it. Tj and Brad spent time discussing and designing the song list specifically to our likes and dislikes. We are a very religious family so it is important to us that all of our music choices reflected that. We discussed some contemporary songs that we liked but had lyrics that our parents and grandparents may not be so fond of. They were certain to edit and change lyrics. For us, it showed their attention to detail and their commitment to listening to their clients.
If you want to have a wedding celebration that is truly yours - not a carbon copy party that someone had last week - you have NO choice but to hire B Street Benny
We originally booked B Street Benny back in 2017. Life threw us an unexpected curveball and we had to cancel. Two years pass and we were able to get things back on track. Not only were we able to reboot B Street Benny, but they applied our first deposit towards our new contract. We were scheduled for Oct 2020. All we all know what happened then. So, another postponement to Nov of 2021. But as we had lots of guests traveling and Covid was once again on the rise, we had to postpone - again. Aug of 2022! Since our initial contract, cost of travel rose drastically and logistics became a bit of a nightmare, but Brad and TJ handled the entire situation very professionally. They were completely transparent about travel costs (Richmond, Virginia) and while it did increase our initial rate, it was not for sake of profit by any means. Our day finally arrived and it was perfect. B Street Benny provided classical guitar for ceremony and of course their reception band. The next statement is all you need to know about B Street Benny’s performance. My little sister got engaged the week before my wedding. She’s planning a wedding in England in 2024. She’s planning on having B Street Benny celebrate with our family once again. And my dad thinks they’re worth the costs and then some.
B Street Benny is the best band ever! They okayed at our fundraiser again this year and was a hit! Already booked them again for next year!
B Street Benny rates 5 stars on all levels! They are talented, interactive with the crowd, play a great mix of music and are reasonably priced! Would book them again for sure!
Congrats! You can now stop your endless search to find the perfect band for your wedding because you happened to stumble upon the best one on the planet, B Street Benny!
My wife and I hired TJ, Brad and the rest of B Street Benny for our wedding of 150 people in New Orleans and they brought down the house. They truly made our wedding incredibly memorable and ensured everyone was engaged and having fun the entire night. The thing we wanted most from our wedding was it to be one big party for our guests and B Street Benny delivered!
Not only do they sound incredible, but they are extremely easy to work with and professional. They chatted with us multiple times throughout the year leading up to our wedding and went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable as wedding date approached.
B Street Benny has a HUGE song list and can cater the set list to virtually anything that you and your guests require. They are able to play everything from classic oldies, hair-band 80s rock, alternative 90s, and any genre from today.
Song list aside, B Street Benny understands how to structure and execute your song list throughout the evening. They understand what types of songs should be played while guests are still mingling and eating and which songs to play when it is an all-out dance party! This seems subtle but the way they have a pulse on the room and react with their music accordingly was probably my favorite thing about them!
My wife and I have already recommended them to our friends who will be getting married in the near future and if for some reason I have a need to plan an event with live music, B Street Benny will be the first and only band I call!
So incredibly grateful to B Street Benny for helping to make our wedding a perfect night!
1000% the best. I went to a wedding in 2018 they b street Benny played for we had a blast. Fast forward to 2019, I’m planning my own wedding and had to book them. Whomp whomp world pandemic and 5 rescheduled dates to try and have our day. They were the most reasonable, flexible and easy to work with each time. They helped keep our hope and joy alive with each disappointment. Fast forward to October 2021 we finally had our day!! We couldn’t have been more pleased so ya our original choice. They made our party everything we dreamed of. The song choices and energy were in point. So much so a guest getting married decided they needed to have them at their wedding over a DJ. You CANT go wrong with this choice. So happy we were able to work with them.
If you are looking for the perfect band for your wedding ... look no more ... B Street Benny is it! Not only were they easy to work with during the booking process, but they also provided great communication, and they were more than accommodating when we needed to make some changes to the event. And all of that was before the big day. B Street Benny provides great music, top-notch instrumentals, amazing vocals, and they will keep your guests on the dance floor!! A wonderful choice for our son's wedding reception.
We hired B Street Benny for our ceremony music, cocktail hour jazz, and reception music. Our venue was at Chateau LeMoyne and they were set up underneath the balcony on the stage-like area. We had an 8-piece band and truly loved every second of it. ///////// My husband is a musician and he spent a lot of time (and I mean a LOT, perhaps too much) choosing the band for our wedding. He dug through dozens of bands listening to hours of music and it was apparent that there was one correct choice: B Street Benny. What confirmed our decision was Facetiming with TJ and Brad. They are such amazing people, so accommodating, friendly, professional, and down for anything! They were even welcoming to my husband, who plays trombone, to come on stage and play a song with them. You likely won’t go wrong regardless who you choose for a band for your wedding - it is New Orleans, after all - but B Street Benny is the right choice. If you take a minute to go listen to their music from their posts on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll see what we mean. If their music doesn’t 100% convince you, TJ & Brad will! ///////// We joke that we want to thank our guests for “Coming to our B Street Benny Concert this past weekend” instead of “coming to our wedding”. They’re incredible performers, very professional, have amazing stage presence, and are so so much fun! Our guests were dancing ALL. NIGHT. LONG. and having the MOST fun.. and thats all you want, right? The days after our wedding, we kept hearing “that was the best wedding I’ve ever been to - that band was INCREDIBLE” from our guests. Even the Jazz Trio got tons of compliments! Cross your fingers that they have your date open - because you won’t want anyone else!
The energy and music they brought were great!
B Street Benny is truly incredible!! I am a wedding planner and I have really enjoyed all of my interactions with them. They are so easy (and enjoyable) to communicate with. The music is top notch and having a live band really adds something extra for your wedding. I highly recommend them to any couples looking for some amazing entertainment!
When B Street Benny first played my brother and sister-in-law’s wedding, we knew we HAD to have them help us start the party for our special day - and let me tell you, they absolutely DID NOT DISAPPOINT. They had my grandpa dancing with me to Biggie Small’s Hypnotize and also had a version of Make you Feel My Love that had us in tears. TJ and Brad are so professional, kind, and accommodating and their band is honestly incredible. Do yourself (and your dance floor) a favor and book them now!!!!
BOOK THEM. Do it now! We had never seen them in person, went solely on reviews & finding what we could via social media, and they BLEW OUR SOCKS OFF.
Even though we live in New York City, we wanted B Street Benny for our wedding from day 1. We had the opportunity to see them in action at a wedding in New Orleans, and still to this day, we count that as the most fun wedding we have ever been to. TJ was amazing to deal with during the ups and downs of planning and postponing a Covid-era wedding. Although we ultimately could not have them at our smaller wedding, we still could not recommend them enough. Don't hesitate, book B Street Benny; you'll be glad you did!
Literally, stop looking at this moment!
Book B Street Benny! Right. Now.
I’ll be honest, their promo videos (at the time I was searching, 2019) weren’t good. I was discouraged. But I read the reviews and I'm so happy I did!
Pure magic!!
B Street Benny will completely blow you away. I met TJ and Brad 10 years ago in New Orleans on vacation, and it was always my dream to have them at my wedding in MN. They are a blast to be around, dance to and they make your evening one you will never forget! The whole band has so much energy and fun with every song they do. Such a wide variety of music to choose from and if they don’t know it - they will learn it! TJ has an amazing voice that will keep you on your feet throughout your whole special night! Definitely recommend B Street Benny for any type of musical performance you need. You will not be disappointed!
Awesome band! They had lots of song options - from old to brand new. B Street Benny helped to make our wedding a blast!
B Street Benny is a must hire band. Throughout the entire reception we had people on the dance floor and having the time of their lives. TJ and the band were such a pleasure to work with and on the day of the wedding, they really feed into the atmosphere and play the songs the crowd wants to hear. They even got the congo going throughout the room!!
Our wedding was about two months ago and our guest still give us compliments on how amazing the band did. Highly, highly recommend if you want to have the best time at your wedding!
I cannot express how thrilled I am with this wedding band!
TJ and her husband Brad were an absolute pleasure to work with. They made me feel comfortable with my song selections and were spot on all night keeping the crowd dancing.
TJ’s vocals are mesmerizing!! My first dance was La Vie en Rose and she sang it in French, which I mentioned and was floored that she did that!
Thank you B Street Benny for a perfect event!
"Not only was that the best wedding band ever, that was one of the best bands I've ever heard!" - MOG
Our guests could not stop raving over how amazing the band was. They are actually still raving about it! B Street Benny was amazing to work with. They are so friendly and joyful, their energy is infectious and they set the perfect vibe for our wedding night. The male/female vocals were perfect for being able to sing a variety of songs, and their song list is HUGE. They are always great with the crowd - The band pulled one of our friends up to sing with them, incorporated our wedding props into the performance, and killed it on the Hora (she legitimately sang the entire thing). Everyone at our wedding is obsessed with this band. They were amazing!
Where do I begin? If you’re looking for your wedding day entertainment, don’t look any further. TJ was amazing from my first initial contact. She made the decision so easy and was completely understanding of each one of my concerns. Hands down, they made our reception into everything I wanted it to be and so much more. She sang beautifully in intimate moments where there wasn’t a dry eye in the house, but then moments later kept the guests on the dance floor with so, so many fun songs. They covered every genre of music and fulfilled my special requests for the songs I wanted. She was extremely personable and professional. I would pick them 10000 times over again. Seriously, the best wedding planning decision we made. The entire band is beyond talented but possibly more importantly than that, they will give you the wedding experience you are looking for with nothing but FUN and sincere entertainment. They interact with you and the guests throughout the entire night and keep everyone on their feet. They truly blew my expectations out of the water. So many guests complemented this band and the lasting impression they left on each one of our guests. Can’t thank you guys enough!
B Street Benny amazed us and our guests. Played continuously and kept the crowd dancing. Popular song selections kept our guests on their feet. Very accommodating and easy to work with. The best band ever!
This band kept all ages on the dance floor the whole night! Very easy to work with and awesome voices and music!
My husband and I booked B Street Benny for our wedding reception, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our guests raved about them the entire night, so much so that they we asked them to put out some business cards because so many people were asking who they were and how to get in touch with them. They made our special night so perfect, and we can't thank them enough!
B Street Benny is fantastic. They played at my daughter's wedding reception and the compliments about the band from our guests, the bride and groom, the wedding party, etc. have been non-stop, and at least two have inquired about how to hire them for an event. The reception was a blast, with great music and almost non-stop dancing. I would recommend booking them or checking their schedule when you pick your wedding date if you want to have a great party with live music and dancing at the wedding reception, they are that good!!!
The female vocalist is fabulous and has a Janis Joplin, Melissa Etheridge type voice. The male vocalists are also very good and the band is very talented, which allows the band to provide diverse music.
My wife and I had been to a wedding reception in New Orleans where they performed and assumed my friend paid a fortune to book them. I was surprised that they would travel to Baton Rouge and that their fee was quite reasonable. When I found out what they charge and that they would come I booked them immediately, as I knew the reception would be great with them playing. They did not disappoint. I have been to two events now where they performed, and they are absolutely one of the best cover bands I have heard.
They play a diverse range of music to appeal to all ages. I can't imagine how the reception would have gone without them. Everyone raved about the music at the reception.
They have a song list, and allowed us to pick special songs outside the list for bride and groom dance, etc. and to pick songs on the list we liked that we wanted to hear. I recommended and requested a number of songs and gave them latitude to adjust to the feel of the party. It was perfect. Every song was great. The dance floor was packed. Once the party got in full swing, the floor never emptied as every song was a hit.
They were easy to work with as well. They gave us a contract, worked very hard, showed up early and were ready to go on time; were very professional and only took one very short break while they gave us background MP3 music for the tossing of the garter and bouquet and cake cutting. The break flew by and they were at it again quickly to keep the party moving.
If you need a great band for a wedding reception where you want your guests to dance and have fun, I would definitely choose them.
B Street Benny performed at our wedding in May of 2019, and they were incredible! They had all of our guests on their feet the entire night, and we and our more musically inclined friends were seriously impressed. Both vocalists were very strong and could easily handle their extensive set list. They even took the time to learn our first dance songs instead of playing a recording, which made them even more special!
TJ was a pleasure to work with and was very responsive with all communications. They also worked with us to find a band combination/package in our price range.
Thanks again for making our reception so much fun!
B Street Benny is incredible! They are professional, responsive, and sensationally talented! Look no further than B Street Benny, truly.
If you are looking for a band for your wedding...B Street Benny is INCREDIBLE!!! We have been married almost three weeks now and I still have people commenting on how awesome they were. They made the booking process super easy for us (even booking from a different state). TJ was very responsive to all the questions we had and guided us throughout the process. The band just has an overall amazing energy both personally and professionally.
Now let’s talk about the actual wedding day experience- they got to the venue super early to make sure everything was perfect and good to go for when they went on stage. AND they even got my dad on the dance floor! My husband and I (and everyone else) was literally on the dance floor ALL night. Their set list had a little bit for everyone and they are excellent at gauging the audience. They were awesome at interacting with the crowd and getting people out of their seats to just have a good night. They encouraged us to come on stage and slaughter Journey. Everyone truly had a great time and I am 110% happy that I had B Street Benny as a part of our special day. So many great memories were made because of them. Thank you guys again!
I have no words on how incredible this band was not only to work with leading up to our big day but how kind, warm and loving they were as people (not your typical vendors), and then how the completely kicked a** and BLEW our guests away at the wedding - the dance floor was constantly packed - they played the most amazing range of all our favorites - my husband loves classic rock and I am a hip hop and pop gal and they blended the set list flawlessly throughout the night. TJ and the gang are the best, best, best, we go and see them every time we are in New Orleans now for fun since they are just that amazing.
The most asked question at our wedding was “What is the name of this band? ” Which was quickly followed by “they are amazing! ” I cannot say enough good things about B Street Benny. From booking, to communicating about song choices, to performing the night of the wedding, this band completely exceeded our expectations. They were so enjoyable to work with, and truly set the tone for the evening. Book them! I promise you will not be disappointed!
B Street Benny should be the only band you consider for your event. The work, time and detail TJ and the band put into our wedding this October 2018 (New Orleans) made our reception the talk of the weekend. I began working with TJ months before the event. She was willing to listen to our vision and to customize our set list to really reflect our style and personalities. She was even kind enough to communicate with a guest of ours who sang a song for our first dance. The band was kind, professional, on time, prepared and ready to play. The singers of B Street Benny are simply amazing! It's all our guests could talk about!!!! We danced the night away. I'm so sad we are back in California because we would do it all over again! Thanks TJ and musicians for taking our event to heart and making myself, my husband and my guests feel so special. We are so appreciative and we can't wait to see you all play on our next visit!
You cannot find a more professional & fun band for your special day. TJ takes great pride in ensuring your day is made as special as possible.
If you want a band dedicated to ensuring the soundtrack to your special day is all you envision, you'll book B Street Benny!
Wow, my husband and I cannot thank B Street Benny enough for the FANTASTIC job they did at our wedding!!! None of our guests could stop talking about how amazing the band was. They truly made our reception an incredibly fun and memorable experience for everyone!! TJ was so personal and attentive to my husband and I every step of the way as we prepared for our wedding and at the reception as well. The members of the band were not only amazing performers but also down to earth, caring and loving people. My husband and I also appreciated their large music selection and the band did a great job of playing only the music we requested. The covers they did were so on point it felt like we were at an actual concert. The band easily kept our guests on the dance floor all night. This was by far the best money we spent in all our wedding expenses.
B Street Benny is an awesome band! They played at my daughter’s wedding reception as well as my niece and everyone loved them. The dance floor stayed full all night. They were very professional and immediately answered any question or request I had. If you are considering booking this band, I want to encourage you to go ahead. ayou will not regret it. Best band ever.
Such a great band to book for a wedding reception! Guests are still raving about how awesome they were for our reception. They even sang a song from my favorite movie and dedicated it to us. Do yourself a favor and book B Street Benny
By far the best choice in band for our wedding! They kept the energy up and guests dancing all night long!! Thanks so much to TJ and the guys for making my night so very special!
❤️Anne Turner Wallace
B Street Benny played at our wedding and they are by FAR the band I’d recommend to book! They helped me make the day so great! They were down to make our specific requests happen and helped make the day perfect! They were fun, lively, upbeat, and so charitable and nice to work with. I wouldn’t have wanted any other band at the reception. Most of all, they are an AMAZING and talented band and so much FUN! Everyone at the reception was shocked and simply blown away with how great they were. I couldn’t recommend them more.
Jesse Martin
TJ was one of the best vendors that we worked with throughout our wedding process. She was incredibly responsive to emails and went above and beyond in helping us organize our day. B Street Benny was even able to completely handle our second line, not only the band, but also the entire permitting process with the NOPD. We didn't have to stress about anything. All of this doesn't even talk about how great the band was. They were a blast all night and kept the dance floor moving! We kept getting compliments all night and even in the days after about how talented they were and how much fun the band was. We cannot recommend TJ and the band enough! They truly made our wedding night a memorable one.
B Street Benny was absolutely amazing at our reception at the Hotel Mazarin in May 2018! TJ, Kentro and the rest of the band were incredible and brought so much energy to our reception. They had an incredible selection of music and everyone of all ages loved B Street! DO NOT hesitate in booking them- they absolutely made our wedding and we couldn’t have been happier!
B Street Benny was a fantastic group for our wedding. It was non-stop part and energy all night. All of our guests commented about how much they loved the band. They were great to work with and reasonably priced as well!!
Where do I even begin? TJ made me feel comfortable from my very first phone call with her. I trusted her implicitly to bring my wedding dreams to life. She and her husband coordinated our ceremony music, hired a second line band, and played with their full band at the reception. We are still getting texts and calls with questions about them - they were AMAZING and exceeded our already very high expectations of them.
They brought the house down and at the end of the night our guests literally chanted "one more song!"
Book them NOW - you WON'T regret it.
My first choice for a band ending up booking a job the night of our wedding. They referred us to B Street Benny and I am so glad they did!! The band kept the energy up the whole night and guests loved them. I didn't sit down one time at the reception because I wanted to be on the dance floor with our friends all night. TJ's and Kentro's voices sound so good together. Just book them and worry about other things! As an added bonus, TJ also takes great pics of the evening and videos she's willing to share. :)
I can't say enough about TJ and the boys of B Street Benny. My fiance and I actually met on a weekend trip to New Orleans. As fate would have it, we were both students at University of Kentucky. Wildcats were in town for Basketball championships. We won and we fell in love with each other and the city of New Orleans. So many of our friends were with us on our perspective trips where we met, we thought it'd be great to get married in New Orleans. That does present the challenge of not really knowing florist and planners and bands, etc. So, we took to the internet like everyone else. After reading reviews and seeing video footage of performances, we decided to take a trip to New Orleans to hear B Street Benny to book them for our wedding. The first night we saw them on Bourbon St, the city was fairly quiet. There were maybe 35 people in the club, but the energy from the stage was electric. Everyone was dancing and cheering and applauding and I knew these were the guys for us since we were having a relatively small guests list (75 people). We booked the band that night and went back to see them again. This night, the street and the bar were packed and once again they did not disappoint.
Fast forward a couple of months texting and messaging back and forth. We were having some difficulties picking our songs. TJ was so helpful and patient and understanding. We actually switched all of our choices the week before the wedding. They had no issues with that and nailed all of the songs we asked them to learn.
They were refined, but they weren't stuffy by any means. They let loose and had fun with us. The singers were on the dance floor, band members were dancing around while playing. Guests got in the mix with the band and they handled it very well. They even shared their mics and tamborine (sp?) These guys love what they do and it shows.
Booking a band from a few states away can be unnerving for sure, but TJ was always available to answer my questions. She was so accessible that it put all of my worries at ease. If you're looking for a band to make your night come alive, look no further, book B Street Benny! You won't regret it.
TJ is amazing! It's just that simple. This past weekend my son got married at the Maison Dupuy. My now daughter-in-law hired a band strictly off of their reviews, so I thought I should write this one.
The band Leigh hired was good. They were. But - their lead singer did not show because he had fallen ill. Leigh and Chad did not know until just before their ceremony that the singer they hired would not be performing. They met TJ briefly and while she seemed professional, they knew nothing about her.
Well, there were a few technical difficulties that happened in the early part of the night. TJ kept the wedding planner and the bride and groom and immediate family informed as the band was sorting out the issues. She was so accommodating and did everything to put us all at ease.
Once the night got started, she managed to pull everyone out of their seats and onto the dance floor. She was all over the dance floor with us. She was on the fountain, singing by the pool. I mean, she did not stop! Energy for days and an amazing set of pipes. This girl can belt, oh my. I used to sing back in my younger days, so I can vouch for her talent. She just blew us away.
She mentioned to me that she when she got the call, if it had been for any event other than a wedding, she would have not accepted, because she rarely has time off. She said under no circumstance could she let a bride go without a singer on her wedding day. I just thought that was such a wonderful thing.
While I haven't hear B Street Benny, I can absolutely vouch for their lead singer and I'm sure if her band is anything like her, you can't go wrong. If she's there, it's gonna be a hit.
TJ, thank you. Ms Penny.
I will never in my life reduce this band of heroes to anything short of a Leo Tolstoy novel. How dare you, sire. How dare you ratings system. The epithets, idioms and superlatives are so plenty on my end that they very may well be ironed, stretched and pressed and made a flag of honor. If they ever made a flag as such -- a flag so beautilful and true.. I would wear it in such a way that there would never be a question of my allegiance.
Nationalism be damned. I (purposefully, against my own judgement) have become a solemn follower of BSB.I forwent my own birthright to bless them. God bless them. They might not be the heroes we deserve, but they are the heroes we need right now.
In order words, they were amazing and you'd be foolish not to book them for your wedding.
Ryan and Jenny Robinson
Above and Beyond to say the least!
This past weekend, one of my best friends got married. The wedding was at The Venue in Fairhope, AL. The entire place was occupied for the reception including the outdoor courtyard/patio for the band. The following account is collected from various stories I've heard.
The band set up on the outside staging area. There was a tent to cover equipment due to a forecast of rain for a short period of time. Apparently the tent was taken down as they were informed the threat of rain had passed. The band completed their set up and sound check and then the thunder rolled. They set the tent back over the staging area and frantically tried to save their equipment. A torrential downpour lasted for about 20 minutes (welcome to Fairhope) and then the skies cleared. By this point, everyone in the band was pretty much soaked and they feared their equipment was ruined. Lauren (the wedding planner) was just returning to the venue along with all the guests. At this point, the band thought they would not be able to play as they were unsure if their equipment would turn on. Even though we were arriving, they weren't scheduled to play for another 45 minutes. They went to speak with Amber and Lee to tell them the bad news. After speaking with them, the singer decided they were going to go for it and pray everything still worked.
They had to tear down all of their equipment, clear the stage to remove the standing water, dry all of their gear and set up AGAIN! The wedding reception started 45 minutes late, which means they did all of that in 1.5 hours.
They got the party started and it simply did not stop. They took one very brief break to play a few requested DJ songs and do the bouquet and garter toss, but that was it. The dance floor was full from the first song to the last.
I'm pretty sure that the band had the right to refuse playing considering it was very possible everything they owned just got completely ruined. Instead, they threw one of the greatest parties ever! That was beyond professional. That was personal. And as Amber's friend, it meant a lot to her and all of us.
BOOK THESE GUYS!!!! I don't really know where to start. I attended a wedding back in January and I still haven't stopped talking about this band! I don't know where Asha found them, but OMG they were amazing. I've since found out where they play and venture to see them on occasion in the French Quarter. The wedding was at Rozy's Jazz Hall. This was a pretty big party. I think 250 guests. People started dancing from song one. Like literally the first song. They played some really cool tunes that I would not have expected to hear at a wedding. For the first dance I know that Asha and Sean requested the original MP3 version for their dance. Later in the night, the band played it for the entire wedding party to dance to. Like, they still learned it and played it. I thought that was pretty cool.
Not only did these guys have a really amazing song selection, they were really talented. These guys are serious players. Everything about the performance was on point. The execution of songs, the energy, the sound, the lights. They really did a great job.
Asha and Sean got on stage with them (along with a few other drunken guests throughout the night) and they didn't seemed bothered by it in the least. Actually they seemed to welcome the challenge. It was just a great night all around.
I'm not planning on getting married anytime soon, but when I do, I can assure you I'm gonna be calling B Street Benny.
This band was amazing. And if you don't believe me, I have video of a brother and sister, one in their late 80's and one in their early 90's on the dance floor from the beginning of the night until they couldn't dance anymore.
The singers sounded like recordings they were so good. The girl sang A Thousand Years and gave me goosebumps. And their guy singer (fairly new from my understanding) was soooo amazing. They need to be on The Voice or American Idol or something!
The band played all of the first dances i.e. bride and groom, mother/son, father/daughter. I think that's so much nicer than seeing someone dance to a record. The dance for the groom and his mother was a religious song that is not very well known, and they even learned that and it was beautiful.
Their energy as a group was so inviting, and their song selection appealed to everyone old (already mentioned that) and young. Our family had a very wide range of age groups in attendance and they catered to everyone.
Actually, their only flaw was that they thought the night was going on longer than it did. They prepped for a final break only to find out that was the end of the night. They cleared it with the venue owner and the attending police security to play two more songs they'd promised my niece and her now husband. Most bands would have been happy to call it a night. The party would have gone on forever, but the attending policeman said their ten minute extension was all we could have! LOL.
I have told family that anyone getting married should hire B Street Benny. I think they'll be our family wedding band. Hope they're ok with that.
DO NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER FOR YOUR RECEPTION BAND!!!!! It's difficult for me to put into words just how incredible these guys were at our reception. The amount of compliments we received on how FANTASTIC they were is unbelievable. Three guests at my wedding already booked them for their own. My fiancé and I first came across B Street Benny searching online for a band who played Frank Sinatra. This lead me to read the rest of their song list. They have the BIGGEST list with the MOST variety I had come across in the entire search for bands. We went and saw them, and we were hooked. Female lead vocals and band manager TJ Lewis is the BEST. She is so extremely personable, kind, and caring. We were in constant communication before we had even booked the band and throughout the whole process up until the day of the wedding. She knows how special and important this night is for a bride and groom, and she shows it and follows through. The band learned our first dance AND created a little Frank montage because we couldn't decide which one we wanted to dance to. It was AMAZING! They learned many other songs at our request, and allowed for us to choose special songs we wanted played at certain parts of the night. We basically created our set list for the night; she means it when she says "tell me your YES and NO songs on he list and she was so helpful in choosing certain songs. I could go on and on about how great she is!!!! I had experiences inquiring with a few other bands during the wedding planning process, and she really sealed the deal with just how well she communicates and manages and cares. Her husband Brad is phenomenal on guitar. Male lead vocals Kentro is SO TALENTED!!!! Cannot even say enough about his voice and moves and stage presence. All my guests could not stop raving about him TJ and Kentro are a great vocal pair. The horns section was awesome. Drums fantastic. Truly everyone in their band is great, you can tell they love to work together, and that they all love what they do!!!! They had just as much fun performing as all the guests did dancing. You are SILLY if you want a fun, rocking reception filled with music that all guests will love and songs that keep them on the dance floor, and do not choose this group to make that happen. GO B STREET BENNY!!!! I love y'all!!!!!!!!
WOW. I booked this band before I even heard or saw them live. The reason primarily was because their customer service and attention was so amazing. TJ, a member and manager of the band, would literally email me back in minutes!! During all the wedding planning, this was so incredibly valuable to me. So I went for it. We got a chance to see them play on Bourbon Street, for their weekly night gig, and we were absolutely blown away. Before the big day came, we threw a number of obscure as well as popular songs at them that they learned just for our reception. They shined, they were amazing, and oh so entertaining. All of our guests complimented us on how fun, energetic, and talented they were. They even dealt with my on stage "air keyboard playing" after a few celebratory drinks!! Can't say enough great things about this band. They were the best part of our wedding celebration.
Best band ever!! They are amazing and everyone loved them. The dance floor was full all night and no one wanted the evening to end. They played at our wedding reception and not only are they amazing musicians they are also very professional. They answered any questions I had immediately and went above and beyond to work with me on any request I had. Book them! You will love them!!
These guys were absolutely amazing at our wedding this weekend! TJ made the planning so easy and was a dream to work with--always very responsive and helpful. We got so many compliments on the music at the wedding, and everyone wanted to know who the band was and how we found them. I'd pick them again in a heartbeat. They even learned some very special songs for us and played them perfectly. They are consummate professionals and I'm so so so happy we chose them! Thanks again for making the reception so awesome! -Gina and Jim
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