High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
Serving Florida Statewide
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Craig
MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bay Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Shakira, Ricky Martin, Paul Anka, Gloria Estefan, D'Angelo and Pitbull, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.
Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!
We also offer Photo & Video services!
With Lightwave Event Artists, we provide Photography and Videography services that are fully customizable to your needs and style. We make it easy to capture your most precious moments by matching you with the perfect team based on your event, vision, and budget. Select your base package and choose Add-Ons from there to create a bespoke experience. Get in touch with us for a personal consultation! SPECIAL OFFER! Get 10% OFF on select Photo or Video options when you book with Bay Kings Band & Lightwave Event Artists.
Event Lighting Services
Elevate your event with our full range of customizable lighting options for every occasion. We offer room lighting to highlight your venue, cake lights, elegant uplighting, custom gobos with monograms, images, or designs, and stage and band lighting to keep your guests dancing all night long! Visit our website and make an inquiry to learn more. Plus! Get 10% Off our basic lighting package when you add it to your band booking.
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Instruments
Accordion
Banjo
Bugle
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
Guitar
Harmonica
Harp
Keyboard
Mandolin
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Craig
Manager
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0213 reviews
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Bay Kings Band received glowing reviews from multiple couples for their exceptional performances during wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Reviewers praised the thorough planning process, detailed questionnaires, professionalism, and excellent communication leading up to the weddings. Guests were particularly impressed by the live band's talent, energy, diverse musical offerings, and ability to keep the dance floor packed throughout the night. The band's responsiveness to questions, organization, and ability to accommodate special requests like incorporating saxophones and trumpets into songs were noted as standout features, making them highly recommended for any wedding or special event.- Top reviews
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Lydia R
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5.0
5/17/2022
Bay Kings Band was tremendous for our wedding. The overall value, the planning process, the band itself were all unparalleled. Our guests were on the dance floor all night! The band also went above and beyond to learn special songs - 5 in total! Thank you for everything
response 05/17/2022
Thank you, Lydia, for your kind words!! It was an honor for us to be there, and we had an ...
insanely amazing time with you and your friends and family :)
Mallory K
5.0
12/29/2024
We could not be more pleased with our choice to have Bay Kings Band play during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception!
Craig was absolutely amazing and was so helpful along the way! Their questionnaire is so detailed that it makes sure the day goes without a hitch.
We have been told numerous times since our wedding day how amazing the live band and music was! Our reception was SO MUCH FUN! 100000/10 recommend Bay Kings Band!
response 03/16/2025
Thank you, Mallory, for your kind words! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had su...
ch a fantastic experience! The entire team loved being part of your special day, and it means the world to us that the music helped make your wedding unforgettable!
Any questions?
Nora W
3.0
5/19/2024
Overall this band sounds great and are wonderful performers but were unprofessional with some of the logistics leading up to the wedding and played whatever they wanted to play rather than what we asked for. We submitted our timeline to them about a month in advance and it was approved but then the day before the wedding, they emailed us asking to change the schedule at the last minute. We gave them a detailed list about the type of music we wanted and specific songs we wanted them to play. There were several do-play songs they did not play, they did not play songs that went along with the theme of music we wanted. AND they also played MULTIPLE of our do-not-play songs, which was quite annoying.
response 06/21/2024
Hi Nora,
We appreciate your feedback and your kind words about the band's performance! I h...
ope I can shed some light on the logistical concerns. When we initially reviewed the timeline a month out, everything looked fine on the band side. As you also hired a DJ, who was unaffiliated with the band, to swap sets with us, I wanted to compare the timelines so I was fully aware of any band breaks, etc. When I did, I noticed some overlap. I know wedding planning can be stressful so, in hopes of helping avoid any mixup on the day, I took the initiative to fix both the band and DJ timelines and called your mother, as she was our designated contact, to let her know about the discrepancy. I also let the hired DJ know. I truly wanted to help and, thankfully, we were able to avoid a mess on the day of the wedding. I'm sorry, however, that the updates caused any stress at all. Regarding the requests, of 26 songs played by the band, 22 were songs that were specifically requested and the other 4 were based on genre requests for Motown and "old school rap". There were no songs from the do-not-play list performed by the band. I'm not sure whether any were played by the DJ you hired as we were not in the room for most of those sets, but perhaps that's where the mixup is. I'm sorry for anything we could have done differently to improve your feelings about the night and we truly wish you and Tyler all the best!
Bonnie S
5.0
5/18/2024
We were absolutely thrilled with Jaime and the whole band from beginning to end—their professionalism, planning, and then, of course, their music couldn’t have been better!
response 07/01/2024
Thank you so much, Bonnie! We’re thrilled to know you had such a great time, and we apprec...
iate your kind words :) Best wishes!!
Hope A
5.0
4/12/2024
Wow — where to begin! We decided at the beginning of our wedding planning that we were most excited for a live band, and Bay Kings exceeded our expectations. Craig and the team were extremely thorough and communicative leading up to the big day, and all of our AV equipment on the wedding day, from the lapel mic for our officiant to the handhelds for vows and toasts worked perfectly. The musicians themselves were phenomenal — we booked a string duo for ceremony music, a jazz trio for our cocktail hour, and a six-piece band for the reception. Everyone absolutely crushed it, and our guests filled the dance floor the entire night. When we look back on our wedding, we keep raving about how amazing the band was. If you have an opportunity to book with Bay Kings, we highly recommend it.
response 05/15/2024
We are beyond grateful for this incredible review. Thank you for having us, and for trusti...
ng us to handle so many moving parts of your big day and night. Y’all are the REASON we love what we do. Congratulations again!
Kristen W
5.0
3/23/2024
The best experience with bay kings band! Exceeded my expectations and the guests did not leave the dance floor! We also did a photo booth through them that was so much fun and everyone in this group was so kind and helpful! Super easy planning process and they are very good at replying if any questions. The best!
response 03/27/2024
This makes us so happy! Thank you for trusting us to handle the music and Photo Booth. We ...
are thrilled to know that the planning process was a breeze, and that you had an amazing night!! We were honored to be there with you :)
Kathryn G
5.0
3/18/2024
They were amazing! Everyone danced the whole night and was raving at how awesome the band was. :)
response 03/27/2024
Woohoo! Thanks so much, for letting us know! We appreciate it more than we can say :)
Casey H
5.0
6/17/2023
We had the most amazing experience with Bay Kings. They helped to make our wedding so much fun! Guests are still raving! They were super easy and professional to work with- responded almost immediately to all of our questions. Couldn't imagine a better experience!
Liz P
5.0
6/05/2023
I cannot recommend Bay Kings Band enough! The entire planning process was so smooth. Richard is so easy to work with and communicate with throughout the process, even being a destination wedding for us. We had 2 musicians play during our ceremony, and rented the microphones and sound equipment through them; as well as a full band for our reception. Each and every musician was SO talented!! You could tell they were having the most fun and their energy was contagious - I felt like I was at a concert! At the end of the night I wanted to hug them all because they truly made our wedding so fun and special. I am so thankful we worked with them for our wedding band and would recommend them to anyone!
Mandy B
5.0
5/16/2023
Bay Kings Band put on a great show!! They were very accommodating and great entertainment. I would recommend them for any corporate or private event.
response 05/23/2023
Thank you, Mandy, for this great feedback. We do love working all types of events, customi...
zing the band size and style to whatever our clients need :) So glad to hear you enjoyed the music!
Katie S
5.0
5/12/2023
The Bay Kings Band absolutely rocked our wedding! The dance floor was full the whole night! I asked if they could add sax and trumpet into our recessional song and they did, which added some fun to the end of our ceremony. Highly recommend!
response 05/23/2023
Thank you, Katie! The horn players love when they can jump in and be a part of the ceremon...
y! We appreciate you so much, and feel honored to have made your day extra special. Congrats again!
Gabrielle D
5.0
5/08/2023
Bay Kings Band was awesome. If you are considering to hire them, just do it. They were so organized and made the music and sound component of wedding planning so easy. They were quick to get back to my questions, overall communicated very well. On wedding day they delivered and helped us throw an awesome party! We would recommend them to anyone planning their wedding and would certainly hire them again if we were to do it over again.
response 05/08/2023
Thank you for such a kind and perfectly- composed review! You have genuinely described eve...
rything we strive to achieve, and it means SO much, that you took the time to stop in here, and share your experience with others :) Congratulations again, from all of us!
Taylor B
5.0
1/29/2023
Bay Kings Band is THE BEST! They helped were our MC, provided ceremony music, cocktail hour music, and a band for the reception and their execution was PERFECT! They were very helpful during the planning phase and made my decision making very easy. Night of everyone had a BLAST and they did a great job pumping up the group and we danced all night. Cannot be more grateful for their help making our night so special!
response 02/17/2023
Taylor! Thank you so much! You’ve touched on all of the important elements of what makes t...
his job so special to us, from the planning stages to the big day — we’re so grateful to you, for inviting us. Congratulations again and best wishes!
Katherine C
5.0
12/05/2022
These guys ROCKED!!! Our guests crowded the dance floor the entire night during the reception. I worked closely with Jaime, who helped my ceremony dreams come true - with a song specifically done by a single cellist. He helped me make that dream become a reality. The ceremony music was beautiful, the jazz trio brought the heat during the cocktail hour, and then the big band rocked during the rehearsal. They are super professional and really really talented.
Amanda T
5.0
5/16/2022
Best wedding money you will ever spend. Hands down. We splurged for a live band and I am so so so happy that we did- best decision of my life (other than marrying my husband 😉)
The ENTIRE band was extremely talented, friendly, and seemed to genuinely enjoy themselves. They also learned how to play our first dance song for us!
I truly have nothing but amazing things to say about this band. When I asked my husband for a point or two he said “oh only that they were totally awesome in every way possible” 😌
Book them now!!! You’ll be so happy you did!
response 05/17/2022
This review made our entire week! :) Thank you for your enthusiastic review — sometimes “w...
ork” just feels wrong, when we tell people what we do, and that’s because of clients like you! All the best!
Elizabeth A
5.0
4/25/2022
Bay Kings were awesome. They were incredible to work when during the booking process through the day of. Alex made things so easy for us by providing a questionnaire sheet for us to fill out and he was in touch throughout the planning process. Very professional and the band rocked the house during our wedding reception!
response 05/18/2022
Thank you, Elizabeth! We know how overwhelming wedding planning can be, and we’re really g...
lad to hear we made things easier for you. I’m also pretty sure we had just as much fun, as y’all, haha. Thank you for having us, and best wishes!
Paola P
5.0
3/17/2022
The Bay Kings Band were the absolute best!!! Alex is an amazing person, super easy to communicate with and they will go overboard to make your dream wedding a reality!! highly highly recommend using them for your especial day.
response 04/07/2022
Paola, we feel the same about YOU! So easy to work with, and a pleasure to play for. Thank...
you again, for inviting us to be part of your big day!!
Katie P
5.0
10/12/2021
We had the BEST time dancing the night away with the Bay Kings!! Alex, the owner / manager was awesome and really helped us pick out our wedding songs, and they kept the party going all night! Excellent value and very flexible
Maura B
5.0
9/19/2021
Excellent music
Stephanie R
5.0
8/31/2021
The best part of our wedding!! So many of our guests complimented us on how awesome the band was, and they kept everyone on the dance floor all night. We had a 7 piece band for the reception, jazz trio for cocktail hour, and an acoustic duo for our ceremony. All the performers were fantastic, talented, and very professional! During the planning phase, the online dashboard kept everything organized with timelines and our special requests. This goes straight to the band a few days before the wedding so everyone is on the same page. Our event manager Alex was super helpful through the whole process, including providing suggestions and reviewing our special songs that the band could play live. They handled the MC duties traditionally done by a DJ flawlessly. Even our wedding planner said she always recommends DJs, but the Bay Kings Band is the only exception to that rule. They are that good! The Bay Kings Band turned our wedding into a party, and was the best decision we made!
response 09/04/2021
Wow! Thank you so much, for this! We appreciate the details you left for other couples to ...
see, and we’re SO thankful and honored to have been there to party with y’all! Reading this was the perfect start to our weekend of weddings!!
Ellen K
5.0
6/14/2021
Bay Kings Band was amazing! We hired them for my daughters wedding in Seaside, Florida. We are from Dallas and all I had to go by was the demo tapes and their web site so I was a little nervous having never heard them play live and they did not disappoint and exceeded all of our expectations! The band was so much fun - everyone danced the entire time! The drummer was incredible and we were told to add a female singer for more variety snd she was also the MC . She was so much fun and did an amazing job too!! I can not say enough positive things about Bay Kings Band!! Lorenzo was my contact and he was so professional and easy to work with the entire time!
response 06/14/2021
Thank you, Ellen, not just for this amazing review, but for trusting us with such an impor...
tant task! We always recommend having both male and female lead singers — double the songs!!! :) So happy to have been part of the day. Best wishes!
Lindsay B
5.0
4/30/2021
Words simply cannot describe how amazing Bay Kings Band were for this entire process and experience as a whole!!!! I had several guests throughout the night and even to this day tell me how FUN, ENGAGING and TALENTED the band was! Alex made everything from start to finish a breeze - he was professional, responded to any and all questions promptly, and helped in making decisions to perfect our night! They were punctual, helped ensure our schedule ran smoothly throughout the night, and most importantly put on a performance that exceeded all expectations!!
response 04/30/2021
Lindsay! Thank you so much! We love hearing from the guests (via the bride and groom), tha...
t they had an amazing time. It reminds us that “work” really isn’t work, at all. We love what we do! Thank you for having us!!
Spencer W
5.0
3/24/2020
We had an absolute blast at our wedding in Naples, Fla. largely thanks to the stellar Bay Kings Band! We hired their services to have a strings trio for our ceremony, a two-piece band for cocktail hour and a ten-piece band for the reception. All aspects of their performances were amazing. They tailored their setlist to the recommendations we discussed and did a fantastic job at playing our first dance songs live. We'd highly recommend them to any bride and groom!
Susana D
5.0
11/16/2019
Bay Kings Band was spectacular! Alex took the time to get to know us and coordinated the perfect ensemble for our wedding. They are extremely talented musicians, and everyone at our wedding had so much fun dancing the night away.
Jane Q
5.0
11/09/2019
5 stars is not enough for Bay Kings Band. They were AWESOME and had our guests dancing the entire night. They were able to judge the crowd, see the types of music people danced to, and keep our dance floor crowded! I could not be more happy with our wedding reception because of this band! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Sheri W
5.0
10/26/2019
This band was the best!! Their energy was contagious to our guests! Highly recommend!!
Elizabeth Z
5.0
10/08/2019
Bay Kings Band killed it at our wedding - they kept the dance floor moving and helped ensure the evening flowed as we expected! We didn't provide too many 'must have' songs up front and they variety of songs they selected was perfect for our group. Great voices, great energy and kept the crowd engaged.
Kristin A
5.0
7/25/2019
Bay Kings Band was amazing! Perfect choice for my wedding. A lot of great energy and had everyone dancing and engaged. It was a very great night and the band was a major part of the success! Highly recommend!
Tyler W
5.0
7/20/2019
Where to begin? The Bay Kings Band was absolutely first class from the day we booked them fourteen months in advance of our wedding. Leading up to our special day, there was a constant line of communication for every question we had regarding venue setup, playlists, budget and anything else we asked. As for their performance at the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, they knocked it out of the park! BKB kept the party alive and so fun that we extended them an hour to keep the fun going! Since our wedding, two things have happened:
1) We’ve received multiple compliments about how the band was able to keep everyone on the dance floor ALL night and
2) we’re trying to find an event or party we can have the Bay Kings Band come play for us again!
Thank you so much for making our wedding so amazing!
Lindsay K
5.0
7/09/2019
We hired Bay Kings Band- 6-piece band: vocal/guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, saxophone & female vocal to play our wedding at the Marriott Sawgrass and they were AMAZING! The 6-piece band sounded great together and they really kept the energy and dancing going for the entire reception. They catered to the guests and played songs to keep everyone on their feet and made sure to play a variety of music that guests of all ages enjoyed. It was helpful to go to their showcases at the BlueJay Listening Room in Jacksonville before our wedding so we were able to select which band members we wanted and specific songs that we liked. We enjoyed working with Alex throughout the whole process- he was very professional and knowledgeable and walked us through the entire wedding timeline so we knew exactly what to expect. I would highly recommend Bay Kinds Band for any wedding.
Tori A
5.0
6/24/2019
10/10! Thank you all so much for making our wedding day dreams come true. Our band was the first vendor we booked and we always knew we wanted a band vs a DJ. Alex and his team were top notch! They were punctual, super friendly and the music was perfect! From performing our schools war chant to learning and singing our first dance songs, the party never stopped and people were wishing it lasted longer! I couldn't have asked for a better band and group of performers. No wonder people are booking them more than a year out and for GREAT reason. If you are looking for a band that will truly make your wedding one to remember, I reccomend them! Thank you all so much for everything and catering to all our requests! You all rock :)
Tori and Carter Anderson
River House, St Augustine, June 1, 2019 Wedding
Ross M
5.0
5/25/2019
We had a 3-piece for our wedding with about 100 people attending. Band was amazing. Sound was great and band was energetic and great music selection. It was a huge success. Highly recommend Bay King’s to anyone.
Caroline D
5.0
3/09/2019
The Bay Kings Band rocked our wedding dance floor. They played great songs and read the crowd well, playing the right songs at the right time throughout the night. The dance floor was crowded all night and made for some great photos! Would definitely book them again if I was doing it over.
Heather H
5.0
2/26/2019
Bay Kings Band is so reliable and responsive it is almost unbelievable. They made the preparation so easy and stress-free and stayed on top of deadlines and details. Most importantly, they brought the party to our reception. They set the mood during cocktail hour and transitioned seamlessly into and through the reception. They catered to what we requested and wanted to hear but also played off the guests' responses. Almost every single guest got up to dance, and when they did they didn't stop until the last song (myself included, and I hardly ever dance, let alone in a heavy white dress). I may be biased as the bride, but this was the most fun wedding I have ever been to, and the music was a huge part of that. Skip the lame wedding DJ and let Bay Kings Band do it right!
Matthew W
5.0
2/09/2019
Bay Kings Band was amazing. Our guests had so much fun dancing to every song. The lead up to the event was organized, Alex was very responsive to all of our emails and inquiries. They played all the songs we wanted which made our day even more special. We can't say enough about how great this group is. They are worth every penny!
Taylor C
5.0
1/31/2019
It was really important to us to have a live band play at our wedding instead of a dj. After doing some research and watching some videos, we agreed that Bay Kings band was the right fit for us! We chose the 2pc ceremony duet and 5pc reception band. We also had the band MC all of our speeches and special dances. Alex who worked with me through the booking and planning process was extremely helpful and super friendly. Their event portal that works as a planning tool is great, definitely take advantage- this honestly helped me plan my entire evening from start to finish including things that weren't even music centered. The band really took into consideration our likes and dislikes and everyone had a great time!
Gillian F
5.0
1/18/2019
Bay Kings Band listened to exactly what type of music we wanted (likes, dislikes, specific requests) and played them all! We loved the combination of vocals and instruments, and were so glad they were part of our big day!
Jenn J
5.0
12/30/2018
We actually used the DJ service from Bay Kings Band for our wedding back in September - and Josh was awesome!! The dance floor was packed all night, my father-in-law was a sweaty mess, it was great! My husband and I live in New Zealand, so planning our wedding from overseas was a bit of a challenge, but working with Alex was super easy.
Elise C
5.0
12/14/2018
Worked with Alex for our wedding in St. Augustine and it was just the right amount of nostalgia and fun we were looking for in our wedding ceremony and reception! We requested music ranging from swing to classic rock to polka, and that's just what we got. Emcee service is great too - easily adapting to the pace and mood of your reception. Received many compliments from our guests about how great they were!
Greg V
5.0
12/03/2018
Our experience with the Bay Kings Band was incredible. We had gone to see them at a public practice and reached out the next day. They were always happy to speak with us and wanted to make sure we were as detailed as possible to make sure our day was perfect. We had some last minute changes and song requests and it was no problem. The day of the event was great, they knew exactly where to be and what to do. My wife and I had no worries through the entire night and had a full dance floor. Highly recommend them for your event!
Juli S
5.0
12/02/2018
We are SO glad we chose Bay Kings Band for our wedding. From start to finish, they were so easy to communicate with. They made the planning and months leading up to the wedding so easy for us. Outside of performing great live music all night, they also made sure everything flowed so smoothly for us! We received so many compliments from all of our guests. I would highly recommend them!
Bryon D
5.0
11/03/2018
The Bay Kings Band are a solid professional wedding band. They were polite and courteous to our guests and us. They were incredibly easy to work with. They were more than happy to accommodate all of our special requests and quickly responded to all communications. Most importantly they filled the dance floor! If you would like a band to play your wedding it would be hard to find a better one than the Bay Kings Band.
Allie K
5.0
10/29/2018
Bay Kings Band made our wedding reception the celebration that it was. Brandon and the rest of the band were fantastic to work with! They were detail-oriented, professional, and very responsive to any questions I had. My husband and I felt great knowing that we had a knowledgeable and professional vendor such as Bay Kings Band. After our wedding, everyone commented on how great the band was. Not only did they play fantastic music that set the mood for our special celebration, but they were also flexible. At the very end of the night, my husband wanted a very particular song sung well after the schedule band playing time had ended. We asked the band to play the song, and no questions asked, they happily played it for us. Thank you Bay Kings Band for making that special impromptu moment happen, and for helping make our wedding reception a true celebration!
response 11/06/2019
It's so nice to hear that we helped create such a special moment for you two! Thank you fo...
r this awesome review, Allison!
Michael H
5.0
10/18/2018
We never wanted the band to stop playing! Every single one of the guests at our wedding was dancing, up to our 97 year old grandma. So many compliments from the guests about the band. Brandon was so organized, friendly and accommodating. Wish we could do it all over again so we could have such a fun night with the Bay Kings again.
response 11/06/2019
We love it when grandma gets on the dance floor! Awesome to hear, thanks, Michael!
Megan H
5.0
10/07/2018
Truly cannot say enough WONDERFUL things about Bay Kings Band. Our guests have continued to rave about how great the music was. Tori did an amazing job making sure all details were in order and she and Matt and the rest of the band kept people dancing the night away. My husband and I are so grateful to have had them a part of our wedding day! If you’re considering a band and want an amazing mix of all genres of music with talented musicians, Bay Kings Band is it!
is for you!
response 11/06/2019
Thank you for this wonderful review, Megan!
Allie S
5.0
8/11/2018
We highly recommend The Bay Kings Band. Check out their website to see when they have a practice in your area. Loved what we heard and hired them. They have a great website where you can customize what you want them to play. Any questions we had were answered quickly. We were called a week before the wedding to finalize everything. We also wanted a violin and cello for the ceremony and they were able to arrange that, too.
response 11/06/2019
Thank you, Allie!
Mary D
5.0
8/11/2018
Incredible band. People were on the dance floor all night! My favorite part of our wedding!
response 05/20/2020
Thank you, Mary! That means SO MUCH to us! :)
Lauren J
5.0
7/21/2018
After listening to bands out in Jacksonville Beach we finally came across the Bay Kings Band at the Blue Jay room. After their first song we knew we would book them and we did that night. They were so easy to work with and very responsive. Richard was our main connect and was great! Everyone loved the band at the wedding and our Venue (DoubleTree Riverfront) said it was one of the best weddings they have seen. Highly recommended!
Heather D
5.0
7/17/2018
Working with Bay Kings Band couldn't have been any easier. And you're only always received extremely prompt responses to any emails or questions. They were incredibly accommodating of all of my personal requests for my special touches to make my day unique to myself and my groom. The one on one phone call the week before to reveal details definitely put my nerves at ease about the event. While the whole day was a blur and there were many things that did not go as planned, I got nothing but great feedback from my guests! Since we lost a lot of time moving our reception indoors, I was very thankful that they powered through and played a nice long set without a break to ensure we still had a good time. I would highly recommend them! Visit one showcase and I'm sure you'll be as sold as I was.... I went two more times before my wedding just to watch for fun!
Erika S
1.0
6/27/2018
There were several mistakes during my wedding reception with this band. First off, they butchered my first dance. I payed for a custom mash up of two songs for my first dance, and the band didn't play it (they claimed issues downloading the file) which means they did not pre-play it in preparation for the first dance. There was also MAJOR crackling during all speeches during the reception on the sound system - which they set up. Additionally, when I wanted the music to shift gears into more dance music, the head of the band said they had to follow the music plan that was already set aka they couldn't just shift gears. I ended up asking the band to stop playing and to play off Spotify, which in my opinion is not worth what I ended up paying. Alex, the band manager was responsive and open to discussing my frustrations regarding the situation after the fact which I do appreciate. However, overall I was not satisfied with the execution of this band and it negatively impacted the beginning of the reception portion of my wedding.
Courtney H
5.0
6/11/2018
Larry and I cannot emphasize enough the WONDERFUL job Bay Kings Band did for our wedding! The band was truly fantastic and kept the party going all night long. They were always responsive, and since we were planning our wedding from New York, their ability to keep us in the loop with what was going on and making sure we were all on the same page was beyond valuable. Thanks again guys!
Rachel D
4.0
6/02/2018
Bay Kings Band played at my wedding and did a nice job. There were a few mistakes with some of the announcing but everyone was really nice. Alex was easy to work with and was very accommodating.
Megan L
5.0
5/28/2018
Bays Kings Band was wonderful to work with. They were excellent at communicating from the moment we contacted them through the day of our wedding. They were fun, lively, and engaging! Our guests loved them, and our dance floor was packed. They helped make our wedding one for the books!
Katie C
5.0
5/27/2018
Bay kings band was absolutely wonderful!!! So fun! The trumpet player was exceptional!
Stephanie S
5.0
5/14/2018
Bay Kings Band did an amazing job for our wedding! We had a four piece band for the reception and two musicians for cocktiak hour. We received a TON of compliments during and after the wedding. They were very good about playing upbeat songs to keep everyone on the dance floor! Very high energy and very talented musicians. They were worth every penny! Also, the process was very easy, as I was able to update and change information on the "band planning page" during my whole engagement. One week before the actual event, Alex and I spoke on the phone to confirm all details. They were very professional and prompt. You need to book this band!!
Kristin F
5.0
5/12/2018
My husband and I had the Bay Kings band play our wedding and we could not have been happier to have them. There service was a great value, with seven incredible musicians playing our event for a whole six hours! Our wedding day was blessed with the best live music anyone can ask for. These band is talented, fun, reliable, and very professional. They stepped up without asking and helped coordinate the wedding, which had needed some help. Before the wedding they're communication was prompt and professional. They give you a site for your event and you get to fill in all the details to a T. They learned a song for my dad and I and third rendition is my favorite yet, by far! Can't say enough about this group. I loved them and they made my wedding . We danced a lot! The whole time! The dance floor was never empty.
Samantha D
5.0
5/10/2018
My husbands number one request was a band. I was nervous about this because I was worried about having good dance music. I was wrong to worry because Bay King Bands was amazing! The dance floor was never empty and the band was great at reading the party to play the right music.
Amelia K
5.0
5/05/2018
Bay Kings Band is the absolute best! Every single one of our guests was raving for weeks after our wedding about how great the band was. The dance floor was packed all night - my 90 year old grandmother was even dancing! Thank you Bay Kings Band - their communication, help with answering questions and performance quality is second to none!
Sophie D
5.0
4/30/2018
The Bay King's were incredible. They delivered on quality, service and professionalism. Working with them in the lead up to the wedding was so easy and hassle free - the online tool made everything so easy and Brandon was so responsive and accommodating. On the night they were pure entertainment and kept the room dancing all night and the guests didn't want them to finish. They were world class!
Justin S
5.0
4/02/2018
Alex, and the Bay Kings Band, did an amazing job performing at our wedding! Alex is not only a great drummer but did a wonderful job as an MC throughout the evening. We had a specific timeline for music and even asked them to DJ some arabic music leading up to performing and they did everything perfectly. Once it was time to perform they kept people on the dance floor all evening! We didn't have to give them much direction at all. They do a great job of reading the room and playing what everyone enjoys. We even asked them to learn one song that is my husbands favorite and they did a great job playing it! We could not have been happier and felt the 8 piece band was a great value compared to other prices around town. We were very pleased overall and would definitely recommend them to play at your wedding!
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