High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
$2,020 starting price
Serving Florida Statewide
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Fernando
MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (11X)
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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Prices & packages
3-4 Piece Band
$2,020 starting price
3-4 Piece Band
$2,020 starting price
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Contact for hours
Intimate soirée or cocktail party
Intimate soirée or cocktail party
3-4 Piece Band
3-4 Piece Band
Personalized online planning page
Personalized online planning page
Customizable Instruments
Customizable Instruments
DJ Options
$2,020 starting price
DJ Options
$2,020 starting price
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Contact for hours
DJ+Musician Hybrid
DJ+Musician Hybrid
Custom Band Size
$2,020 starting price
Custom Band Size
$2,020 starting price
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Contact for hours
Customize your band size from 3-14 pieces!
Customize your band size from 3-14 pieces!
5 Piece Band
$3,020 starting price
5 Piece Band
$3,020 starting price
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Contact for hours
Customizable Instruments
Customizable Instruments
5 Piece Band
5 Piece Band
Personalized online planning page
Personalized online planning page
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.7 Piece Band
$4,020 starting price
7 Piece Band
$4,020 starting price
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(Our most popular band size)
(Our most popular band size)
Customizable Instruments
Customizable Instruments
7 Piece Band
7 Piece Band
Personalized online planning page
Personalized online planning page
9 Piece Band
$5,020 starting price
9 Piece Band
$5,020 starting price
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Contact for hours
9 Piece Band
9 Piece Band
Customizable Instruments
Customizable Instruments
Full horn section
Full horn section
Personalized online planning page
Personalized online planning page
14 Piece Band
$7,520 starting price
14 Piece Band
$7,520 starting price
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Contact for hours
Intimate soirée or cocktail party
Intimate soirée or cocktail party
3-4 Piece Band
3-4 Piece Band
Customizable Instruments
Customizable Instruments
Personalized online planning page
Personalized online planning page
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- Couples usually spend $4,020
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Recorded Music
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0324 reviews
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Bay Kings Band received glowing reviews for their exceptional performances and professionalism at weddings. Reviewers highlighted their ease of working with, talent, energy, and ability to keep the dance floor full. The band, particularly performers like Jenny, Julian, Nikki Kid, and Alex, was praised for their outstanding music and captivating live performances. Customers appreciated the band's flexibility with song selections, event coordination, and the overall positive experience they brought to each wedding. Additionally, the affordability, communication, and organizational skills of the band garnered high praise, making Bay Kings Band a highly recommended choice for wedding music entertainment.Review photos
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Kelly D
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5.0
3/05/2022
Bay Kings Band was AMAZING. I dont know why anyone would book any other band, truly. We did a jazz cocktail hour and the reception with 90s hip hop music, latin music and other hits and the band was phenomenal. Multiple people commented on how amazing the band was (including musicians themselves) and I couldn't agree more. I will recommend to every person I know getting married. I was also shocked how affordable the band was . I thought it was too good to be true at first. They also hold regular showcases so you can check them out before hand and see how amazing they are.
response 03/11/2022
Kelly! Thank you so very much, for your kind words, and for the showcase shoutout. We love...
what we do, and we LOVE when our clients have just as much fun, right along with us! You were so cool to work with — thank you for that! Congrats again!!
Alexandra K
5.0
3/24/2025
The Bay Kings were a preferred vendor with our venue and they were wonderful to work with. We went to a showcase first to hear them live and then Fernando works with you throughout the process to tailor your specific needs. I loved the music they played, the musicians were wonderful and our guests partied all night.
response 04/23/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad you were able to catch a showcase and ...
see the band live—it’s the best way to feel the energy we bring! Fernando loved working with you and making sure every detail was just right for your celebration. It means the world to hear how much you and your guests enjoyed the music and danced the night away. We’re honored to have been part of such a special day—cheers to a lifetime of unforgettable moments and great tunes!
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Catherine H
5.0
2/18/2025
Fernando and Bay Kings Band were phenomenal at my wedding. I did not have a wedding planner and managed contract negotiations, payments, and day-of communications on my own as a bride, and Fernando helped make that process practically effortless for me! I highly recommend working with Fernando and hiring Bay Kings Band -- their 3-hour performance at my wedding was so perfect!
response 03/16/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! Planning a wedding without a planner is no small fea...
t, and we’re so glad we could make the process effortless for you! It was an absolute pleasure being part of your celebration, and we’re thrilled the performance was everything you envisioned :) Wishing you all the best, and thank you for recommending us!
Javier M
5.0
2/15/2025
Fantastic experience working with Bay Kings! Jenny was awesome to deal with in the lead-up to our wedding; she was thorough and on top of every detail, but always making sure that our vision was executed. She had solutions for all of our questions, no matter how small the detail. On the day of, both Jenny and all the band members were incredible. Both Jenny and Julian are fantastic singers that bring great energy to every song. The musicians were all on point, and all of our guests were very impressed with the quality of the band. Very reasonable prices too to top it off!
response 03/16/2025
Thank you so much! It was an absolute pleasure being part of your special day! Attention t...
o detail is important to us, and it’s wonderful to hear that you felt supported every step of the way. The entire band had an amazing time — we’re thrilled that everyone enjoyed the music! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to celebrate with you again in the future.
Madeline K
5.0
2/11/2025
This company & the musicians are absolutely incredible! They were easy to book with, helped us coordinate the run of show, and made everything so fun and easy! We had a cellist play music for our ceremony & it brought a tear to many eyes because of how beautiful it was. Then we had a 5 piece band play during the reception. They NAILED IT! People were dancing all night long. Plus they killed it with the lighting and the MCing. Incredible company & people.
response 03/16/2025
Thank you so much, Madeline! It means the world to us that the ceremony music brought tear...
s to your eyes. Your feedback about our booking process and performance truly makes our day! Wishing you the best!!
Meghan P
5.0
12/11/2024
Absolutely wonderful band. Our MC and lead singer was Jenny Bird and she was SO good. We received many compliments from guests. I highly recommend.
response 12/23/2024
Thank you, Meghan! This was so sweet to read :) we were honored to be there for your speci...
al day! Wishing you all of the best!!
Savannah C
5.0
10/31/2024
Bay Kings Band are absolutely amazing! They made my wedding reception SO FUN. The communication leading up to our wedding was great, and they made the planning process so easy. They took all of our ideas and the playlist on the day of the wedding was perfect. They are so talented, some of their songs sounded even better than the original. Our guests are still raving about them. The energy of having a live band at our wedding was just incredible, and my husband and I are so so happy that we went with Bay Kings. Book them, you will not regret it!
response 12/23/2024
Thank you, Savannah! We cannot express how grateful we are to work with such amazing clien...
ts as yourself — your attention to detail and faith in what we do, allowed us to have the greatest time with you!
Mary Grace S
5.0
9/21/2024
Loved our experience with Bay Kings Band! They brought the party! Everyone had so much fun dancing and singing on the dance floor! The band played a variety of songs, and set the tone for our reception! Could not recommend Bay Kings Band enough!
response 10/30/2024
Thank you, Mary Grace! We always have an amazing time playing for people who TRULY love mu...
sic and we could tell this was you and your group, from the first song! Thank you for inviting us to be part of the big day!
Caroline N
5.0
9/17/2024
Where to even begin? If you are looking for an engaging and incredible band for your wedding, look no further than Bay Kings Band. We saw them play at a showcase in Jacksonville and knew they were the ones. Our Producer Craig could not have been more accommodating or easier to work with. Their professionalism, energy and music was unmatched, and they kept the dance floor alive and full the whole evening. Our guests also said it was the best wedding band they had ever seen! Alex the lead singer also took on a new song for our first dance and we will be forever grateful for that. Thank you so much Bay Kings!!
response 10/30/2024
This is an amazing review! Thank you so much, for taking the time to do this. We are so ho...
nored to have been there, and had an equally as incredible time, partying with your guests!! PLEASE reach out for any anniversary parties — haha!! We wish you the very best!
Christine B
5.0
7/01/2024
Look no further you found your wedding band!!!!! Bay Kings Band were absolutely phenomenal! They made our wedding as epic and perfect as it was. From the ceremony and cocktail hour music, to Jenny and the guys keeping the dancefloor alive all night long!! Our guests had the best time of their lives. We got married in May and the compliments keep rolling in.
We even rented a photobooth and it was so simple! The band is organized! Planning was so simple and stress free! Fernando gave us some great recommendations in advance.
11/10 recommendation!!
response 03/16/2025
Thank you, Christine! Your feedback truly makes our DAY, and we’re so glad you and your gu...
ests had an amazing time. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and great music!
Gabrielle I
5.0
6/08/2024
WOW!! Bay Kings Band did such an amazing job! We used Bay Kings Band for our wedding, and they were the HIT OF THE NIGHT!! The way the band was able to read the vibe of the audience/ atmosphere and select music to match (which was amazing). They kept the energy up the entire time and are SO beyond talented. They went out of their way to learn specific songs for us and made sure to match our exact vision. They made the entire booking process extremely simple and easy to follow. We were in constant communication and worked seamlessly with our wedding planner. Throughout the night, they did an amazing job at MCing/ directing the crowd. Weeks after the wedding, and people are still reaching out to tell us how amazing and talented this band way. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend booking them for any gathering/ party. They are extremely versatile and can match (and exceed) whatever vibe you are looking for!!!
Hannah D
5.0
4/29/2024
The best money we could have spent for music at our wedding. Our guests were obsessed and they elevated the dancing. 12/10 would recommend them everytime.
response 05/15/2024
Our first 12/10! Haha. Thank you so much for this :) We are flattered to know how much fun...
your guests had. Nothing better than a crowded dance floor! We LOVE that!
Mimi H
5.0
3/21/2024
I am so happy that we decided to go with Bay Kings Band for our wedding. We went with the string duo for the ceremony, a jazz trio for cocktail hour and an 8-piece band for the reception. The band manager, Fernando, was so nice and easy to work with and the portal/planning page made planning the day so easy. And even though we weren’t able to hear the band/musicians that would be playing at our wedding prior to booking, I just had a gut feeling that they would be amazing—and they were! I even got to sing a song with the band, which was so fun and special. And speaking of singing, Nikki Kid’s voice blew everyone away and she was just such a blast! The energy the band brought to our big day was incredible. I don’t think the dance floor was empty once. If you need a band for a special event, book Bay Kings Band!
Laura B
5.0
3/11/2024
We had Bay Kings Band at our wedding - two musicians for the ceremony (including a trumpeter - it was beautiful), a trio for cocktail hour, and then a seven-piece band for the reception. They were amazing!! My husband is also a musician and is very picky about live music, but BKB blew everything out of the water. All of our guests loved the music and the range of the playlist was also fantastic. If you are looking for a customizable live music act for your wedding, definitely hire Bay Kings!
response 03/27/2024
We’re SO happy to read this review! Thank you both for trusting us to handle such an impor...
tant day — ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; we were absolutely honored. Congratulations!
Eric K
5.0
2/07/2024
Tori is amazing. Working with her through the process was so easy and she was incredible as one of the singers during the reception. We had a guitarist for our ceremony and a jazz musician playing during the cocktail hour and everyone loved the live music. There were so many special things they did for us during the reception that made it a night we'll never forget and we are so thankful to all of the band. The dance floor was out of this world, every single person was up and dancing. We got multiple comments that it was the best wedding band that people have ever seen. The Bay Kings Band was one of our favorite parts of the wedding. They are incredible, thank you again!!!
response 02/08/2024
Eric, we cannot tell you how much FUN we had with you and your friends and family! You and...
Heather are the music-loving clients EVERY band wants to play for!! Thank you for being so wonderful to work with, and for trusting us to take the reins! We’d do it over and over again, if we could :) Best wishes!!
Cissy B
5.0
2/01/2024
Bay Kings Band is the absolute BEST!!!! We hired them for our daughter's wedding on Jan 6, 2024 and they kept the dance floor packed for 4 hours!!! Brandon and Tori are awesome, full of life and such a joy to be around. Instrumentals are fabulous!!! We hired them for a soloist for the Mass, trio for cocktail hour and a 9 piece band for the reception. Brandon's communication throughout the whole process was stellar.....he is a true professional.
response 02/08/2024
Cissy! We had such an incredible time with you all, and feel so honored to have been part ...
of such an amazing day and night, with such amazing people in attendance! Thank you again, for having us. We will remember this one, forever!!
Sarah D
5.0
12/29/2023
Bay Kings Band was absolutely amazing. Craig was extremely helpful from start to finish. The band played all of our favorite songs and the dance floor was filled the whole night. I highly recommend Bay kings band!
response 02/08/2024
Thank you, Sarah! A packed Dance floor is everything to us, and you and your guests were i...
ncredible! Thank you so much for the opportunity, and congrats again, from all of us.
Eric L
5.0
12/02/2023
We had a positive experience working with the Bay Kings Band. They were very responsive as we scoped out our wedding. They were proactive in suggesting ideas and educating us on aspects to the evening which we may not have otherwise considered.
We had a specific view in terms of our play/no play list. Bay Kings was accommodating. We reviewed the set list, song by song, for each of their vocalists to find the right combination of people.
They rocked the day of the wedding. Great energy, and ripped on the instruments. We received a lot of compliments from guests regard the energy on our dance floor, and the Bay Kings were a big part of that.
response 12/13/2023
Thanks, Eric! It thrills us to hear how smooth the entire process, was, for you. Thank you...
for trusting us, and having us there for your big day and night! Best wishes!!
Aaron W
5.0
10/31/2023
What can I say about Waldo and The Bay Kings Band. I recently hired them to play for my daughters wedding. We got a 9 piece band including a horn section and they brought it. I did not realize until just before the event, that there would be Grammy award winners performing at our little old wedding. The level of musicianship was off the chain with pretty much every member of the band. The vocalists brought to life many of the songs, to the point where it seemed like a Broadway performance. I have been a musician most of my life and I have never seen a working band this good, this tight. Even in the planning stages, Waldo's attention to details is amazing. The level of organized efficiency in putting together the perfect musical performance for the event was amazing. And they played almost all the requested songs, including some off the wall stuff that they probably had to put together prior. But they did it. If you have an event and want to just blow away your guests, this is who you want. Thanks for a magical evening Waldo and Company.
response 11/14/2023
Wow! This was incredible for us to read. Thank you so much, for the kind words and high-pr...
aise as a fellow musician. It means so much! We do have a few Grammy winners in the bunch, and we’re very proud of them! We eat, sleep, and breathe, music! Thank you for trusting us with your vision and allowing us to do our thing :) congrats again!
Matt Z
5.0
8/16/2023
My wife and I were recently married in Florida and the Bay Kings Band did a fantastic job making our day particularly memorable. Tori was super-easy to work with and was always available for a call to help us plan and make sure that the music was exactly what we wanted. We have received so many compliments about how awesome our wedding was and there is no way we could have done it without them.
response 08/16/2023
Thank you, Matt, for the kind words! We were happy to be there, and to make sure the plann...
ing process was simple and stress-free :) It was an incredible night — thanks for having us!
Nick A
5.0
5/31/2023
Bay Kings Band is exactly what you are looking for your big day! From the start, they were my favorite vendor to work with, carrying a level of professionalism yet a relaxing demeanor - much needed throughout the wedding planning process. As for the day off, they killed it! They played off the crowd, knew which song to play next, and everybody loved them. Absolutely worth every penny.
Annie K
5.0
5/01/2023
Bay Kings Band was electric! Brandon was extremely accommodating, quick to respond, and detail oriented. Not only was the band easy to work with leading up to the wedding, but also the day of. The dance floor was packed at the wedding. They did our ceremony music, cocktail hour, and reception. We got so many compliments about the band. They were energetic and so professional.
response 05/08/2023
Thank you, Anne! It was our pleasure. We had a wonderful time with you and your guests, an...
d working with you during the planning stages, was an absolute breeze! :) congratulations to you, again!!
Myles M
5.0
4/19/2023
An absolutely phenomenal band for both American and Latin music. All the musicians are phenomenal, and everyone at our wedding from friends to parents adored the music and had the best time dancing together. While they are more expensive than many other options, we thought the band was 100% worth the money. They facilitated a serenade and were great MC's and generally the best <3. Thank you for the great memories!
response 04/26/2023
Your wedding was nothing short of incredible, and we’re so glad you had a perfect night :)...
Thank you for trusting us with your special day, and all of the special moments! From the bottom of our hearts, congratulations!
Evelyn Z
5.0
3/30/2023
Bay Kings Band were outstanding at my wedding, they even learned a Russian song - which was such a hit! So talented, so easy to work with. I think I danced the entire night. I also hired them for ceremony music and cocktail hour jazz trio. Every single musician brought their A-game from start to finish. They were non-stop energy and everyone couldn't stop talking about how awesome this band was!!
response 04/03/2023
Thank you, Evelyn! We had an INCREDIBLE time with you and your guests, and enjoyed every m...
oment — from learning the special songs, to performing them, the day-of. We appreciate how wonderful you were to work with, and that being in entertainment yourself, you trusted us with such an important performance :) Congrats again!
Krista T
5.0
3/29/2023
The Bay Kings Band were a fabulous addition to my wedding day-- They truly created perfect ambiance for a spectacular event. Brandon was wonderful to work with during the planning phase. He was able to make our dreams come to life! The musicians (7) of Bay Kings Band provided ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music. Of note--They were able to accommodate our completely outdoor wedding. From the minute they started playing during the reception, the dance floor was full. The artists were absolutely incredible and engaging!!! So very talented and kept the energy going! We truly enjoyed having them, and definitely would recommend!! Thank you !
response 03/30/2023
Thank you so much, Krista! It was a perfect day and night, and we’re so glad to have been ...
part of it :) We appreciate you! Congratulations again!
Ken D
5.0
2/06/2023
" Wow! What an amazing band!" I guess I could just leave this as my review for Bay Kings Band. It was what many of the guests said to us at my daughter's wedding reception. But I should add they were outstanding. The music had a high level of artistry and the band's energy level management of the guests was incredible as they kept the excitement going and / or could segue into a slower more intimate " out on the dance floor" experience. Fernando's comments on how to manage the playlist suggestions was spot on and perfect. If you want a band for the most important day in your daughter's life, Bay Kings Band is the band to have! Thank you!
response 02/17/2023
Ken, this was truly an amazing read for us. While we’d have been so grateful for the one-l...
iner your guests offered, your personal feedback is beyond gracious, and very important to us! Best wishes to you and the kids — thanks again for having us, and for taking the time to check back in. We had an incredible time!
Parker P
5.0
1/18/2023
Bay Kings Band was the perfect choice for our wedding! We worked with Waldo through the planning process and he made everything simple and run so smoothly. We would definitely recommend Bay Kings Band.
response 01/19/2023
Thank you, Parker, for taking the time to write such a great review. We appreciate you and...
we’re so happy to hear how smoothly you felt the process was — music to our ears!! Best wishes!
Amy E
5.0
12/26/2022
This band was great! Everyone loved them! Very professional, good sound, the MC was wonderful and organized. Lots of communication prior to the event as well. Fernando was very helpful!
response 01/10/2023
Thank you, Amy! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the entire process, from start to finis...
h. We strive to be available to answer questions, and ensure the event is completely stress-free for you, so you can focus on having the best day, ever :)
Hannah K
5.0
11/17/2022
AMAZING! Band was such a strong force at our wedding. The dance floor was the place to be all night. So much so that the crowed encored the band for one more song at the end of their last set. We couldn't have asked for better.
response 11/18/2022
Thank you so much, Hannah! We love hearing the crowd yell for an encore, and we’re ALWAYS ...
happy to play another tune, when the guests are amazing.
We appreciate you so much, for inviting us to be part of the party. Best wishes!!
Sue G
5.0
10/26/2022
This band was the best we and our guest have ever heard. Both Tori and Brandon had great voices and were very energetic and entertaining. Our dance floor was filled the entire night and even the nondancers couldn't sit still and were on the dance floor. I highly recommend this band. They exceeded our expectations and were very professional.
response 11/07/2022
Sue! We were so glad to be there, rocking out with you and your amazing friends and family...
. We knew how important music was/is to you both, and we feel honored to have been your choice :) truly, thank you for having us!
Beth W
5.0
8/20/2022
Loved this band! Our guests (young and old) danced the whole time! Would not think twice about hiring them again!
response 08/24/2022
Thank you, Beth! That’s the best review, summed up in just a few lines, and it’s exactly w...
hat we strive to do!! We’re so grateful :)
Katherine C
5.0
7/31/2022
Run, don’t walk, to book Bay Kings Band for your next South Florida wedding or event! Waldo was timely, responsive, and flexible throughout our booking process, working with us to answer all of our questions and help us build the best package for our wedding. We decided on a guitarist and audio support for our ceremony, a keyboard player for our cocktail hour and a 6-piece band with MC for our reception. Leading up to our wedding, Waldo worked hand-in-hand with us to build out our Band Planning Page to detail our schedule, vision, and artist/song preferences for the night, and he was always willing and eager to provide recommendations throughout the planning process (e.g., processional/recessional songs that sound good on the guitar, when to fade out music during first dances to avoid awkwardness, etc.). The night of, Bay Kings Band was absolutely on fire. They played banger after banger and worked the crowd the entire time. They were responsive to guests’ live song requests, and they even played happy birthday for a guest when we asked. When the sky split open and rain poured down in the last 30 minutes of our reception, they dialed up the energy even more and created a legendary rainstorm dance party on the dance floor (our favorite part of the wedding). Months later, our guests are still raving about Bay Kings Band. We are so thankful for the time we spent working with Waldo and Bay Kings Band, and we would hands-down recommend them to any and all couples getting married in South Florida! [Photo Credit: Claudia Rios Photography]
response 08/24/2022
Thank you SO much, for this beyond-kind review. We had an amazing time, and despite the we...
ather, it really was the perfect rainstorm wedding, haha! We appreciate that you made sure we had cover for protection. So much fun!
Stephanie G
5.0
7/27/2022
The Bay Kings Band definitely brought the party! They were so amazing, we got so many compliments on our wedding music. Not to mention, they were also incredibly patient with our wedding venue's noise regulations. 10/10 recommend!
response 08/04/2022
Thank you, Stephanie! Working with venues and other vendors, to ensure you have the weddin...
g you’ve dreamed of, is so important to us. We were honored to have been part of it all, and we appreciate you! Best wishes!!
Ashley R
1.0
6/12/2022
We hired Bay Kings Band for our wedding on April 30, 2022 in the Florida Keys. Our experience with the band was not as we had hoped and we recommend that couples considering bands in South Florida look elsewhere.
One of the most disappointing things about our experience with Bay Kings is that we attempted to contact them after the wedding to discuss the below issues privately but they never responded to us, which is why we feel compelled to leave a public review.
The biggest issue of concern with Bay Kings occurred at the end of the evening. We requested a very specific last song and had confirmed this over multiple calls and emails in advance. However, the band announced and played a different song to end the evening. Upon communicating to the band that it was not the correct last song, they agreed to play the correct song, but the time was approaching 11pm, which is when the Florida Keys noise ordinance takes effect, and a security guard on property politely asked the band to wrap up. It was at this point that the band completely stopped playing in the middle of the song with absolutely no transition, wrap-up, or goodbye. It was an incredibly awkward ending that left all of our guests extremely confused as to whether the band was having technical issues or if the event was over. This could have been very easily avoided by 1) playing the correct song to begin with and therefore ending on time and/or 2) concluding with a goodbye/thank you to guests after the security guard approached. Given the substantial investment we made in hiring Bay Kings for our wedding, we were very disappointed that the situation was not handled appropriately or professionally.
There were also other issues that occurred throughout the evening. Some are likely honest mistakes that occur through the course of any live event, but poor communication among band members was also likely a contributing factor:
-- We had specifically requested that our first dance song start out slow & acoustic for the first 60 seconds and then pick up with the full band. The full band played for the entirety of the song, despite confirming multiple times in advance that it would start off acoustic.
-- The singer for the first dance song made some obvious lyric mistakes in the middle of the song.
-- A specific singer was on our "do not play" list but two of this artist's songs played during dinner
-- 5 out of our 9 "please play" requests were not played at all.
Overall, the quality of the band performance was OK and they were communicative leading up to the wedding but the overall execution and professionalism was lacking. We can not recommend Bay Kings to other couples looking for bands in South Florida due to the issues detailed above.
response 11/16/2022
Hi Ashley, thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the overall quality of the pe...
rformance and your guests seemed to have a great time dancing but I'm very sorry that the band fell short of your expectations on the night. I did think we had come to an understanding in our conversations, that we had addressed your post-event communication concerns, and I hope the refund we offered was helpful. To provide some context, when we received your initial complaint email, I wanted to take some time to gather information from the musicians and thoroughly address your comments before responding. I'm sorry that that took longer than anticipated and that I didn't respond for a few days. I realize that I should have let you know that I was looking into the situation and that it may take some time. The biggest error of the night was obviously the last dance song. I'm really sorry about the band's confusion and for any miscommunication that contributed. Once it was addressed, we were more than happy to perform the final song. You mention the interaction with the officer and, unfortunately, that conversation was not pleasant and the band was confused and thrown off by him walking up on stage to yell at them in the middle of the last song. I do agree that we could have done more to communicate the end of the night to guests but, when the band was told to pack up immediately, we didn't want to push the situation. In the moment, we didn't think through the impact on guests and we'll certainly use this as a learning experience and will create more of a time buffer for future events at venues with strict noise ordinances. Regarding the first dance song, the band did start off slower and then picked up the energy of the song but I'm realizing I didn't fully understand that you wanted it to transition from acoustic to electric and am sorry for that. You obviously made a significant number of lyrical change requests for the special dances, which the band tried to accommodate while keeping with the rhythm of the song. I don't think the singers realized they had made mistakes with your lyrics but you obviously would have known the lines best and clearly noticed, so I'm sorry for any errors. I'm also sorry that it was overlooked that Ed Sheeran was on the dinner Spotify playlist. Regarding the requests, the band did play the majority of songs requested or songs by the artists you mentioned. It seemed like your guests especially enjoyed some of the rock songs we learned for your event! Our apologies again for any mistakes we made. I know we can't correct those now but I do hope the partial refund was helpful. Wishing you and Steven all the best!
Kelly S
5.0
5/21/2022
Bay Kings Band played for our destination wedding and they were amazing! Craig was our producer and he was very professional and easy to work with. Our friends and family are still talking about how great the band was. Bay Kings Band made our wedding day so special. Book them…you will be so glad that you did!
response 06/08/2022
Thank you, Kelly! We love hearing from our out-of-town clients, as destination wedding-pla...
nning can be stressful. You have no idea how happy we are to know that you enjoyed the band, and felt great about the entire process. We’re so grateful!!
Katie A
5.0
4/07/2022
Bay Kings Band absolutely blew away our expectations of a band for our wedding! We are live music lovers, so we immediately were interested, and they came highly recommended. The pricing was not significantly more than a DJ, so we were easily sold in for a 5 piece band. From initial communication to finalizations with our wedding planner, everything went smoothly and as expected. On the evening of, they NAILED our first dance song (even with our request of starting 0:57 into the song) and kept the entire party on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG. My mother-in-law even said that she’d never had so much fun dancing and guests from the bar next door (outdoor venue) also thoroughly enjoyed dancing along. Every guest was quick to say how much they enjoyed the band and we are SO appreciative. We highly recommend Bay Kings Band for your wedding or event band!
response 04/07/2022
This was such a great read! We like hearing from family members AND complete strangers, at...
the bar next door — seriously, haha! We love making music, we love getting people on the dance floor. Thank you so much, for giving us the opportunity to do both :)
Kylee C
5.0
3/10/2022
AMAZING! Not only were they so talented, they were incredibly engaging and kept the dance floor PACKED!! The band was the number 1 thing our guests have been talking about from our wedding weekend! Super great to work with through the planning process as well.
response 03/11/2022
Amazing, Kylee! This makes us so happy to see. We know how important it is, to have your d...
ream wedding, and a big part of that, means giving your guests an experience they won’t forget — or stop talking about! Thank you for having us, and for sharing this!
Carmen S
5.0
3/08/2022
We hired Bay Kings Band for our Miami wedding, and we're so glad we did! They sounded amazing, interacted with the crowd, and kept the dance floor packed throughout the night. We had other guests approaching us all night, saying Bay Kings convinced them to get a band at their own weddings. They were a hit!
response 03/11/2022
Carmen, this is so great! Thank you for your kind words, and for having us. We are excited...
to hear others have decided to go with live bands — you can’t beat the energy! Please have them reach out to us, if they’re getting married in or near Florida :) Congratulations & best wishes!
Sarah L
5.0
2/13/2022
They were absolutely, positively perfect! From start to finish the music was exquisite.
Everyone had an absolute blast and people kept telling me afterwards how much they loved the band! Can’t say enough great things about them :)
response 02/15/2022
Sarah! Thank you so much! We had a an awesome time with you and your guests, who were all ...
so kind, and made our part of the day, feel incredibly special.
Loved having the chance to play some of those 50s and 60s rock tunes!! Best wishes from all of us :)
Rosa S
5.0
2/04/2022
I booked a 5 piece band for my wedding in January 2022 at Casa Feliz in Orlando. I specially asked for Spanish guitar ceremony and a band with a Latin flair. Rob from Bay Kings delivered! Guests told me that the Spanish guitar was amazing during the ceremony and so memorable! During the reception, all guests were dancing. Bay Kings was attuned to all of our needs, the Horah, salsa music, and pop music. It was amazing.
response 02/11/2022
Thank you so much, Rosa! It’s so important that we know exactly what you love, so we can p...
ut together a band, based on those specific styles. We’re so grateful for your input and for trusting us to make it happen. Best wishes!
Jim H
5.0
1/13/2022
Father of the Groom here- this band was awesome and the crowd was on the dance floor all night. The band sounded great and had huge smiles on their faces all night as the crowd was responding! They were kind enough to let me sit in for a few songs and everyone had a blast! Highly recommend!
response 01/18/2022
Haha Jim! We were happy to have you up for a few tunes, and if we looked like we were havi...
ng a great time, it’s because we really were. The crowd’s energy was contagious!! Congrats to all of you!
Alex M
5.0
1/08/2022
Bay Kings band was so wonderful through the entire planning process through the night of our wedding. Fernando was responsive for months leading to the wedding, assisted with all of my questions and I felt so confident going into the wedding that everything was taken care of. They really paid attention to the music we told them we liked and I truly have never seen so many people on a dance floor at a wedding. Our guests got up to dance immediately and the band brought the energy all night! This was one of our favorite parts of our wedding. We had the eight piece band as we wanted a horn section and it was exactly what we had hoped for. 100% worth the money. I couldn’t recommend having a band at your wedding more, especially Bay Kings Band. We appreciate Bay Kings band so much and our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without them!
response 01/09/2022
Thanks so much, Alex! We love our jobs, no matter the band size, but even we have to admit...
what a blast it is, to have the big band on stage!!! Congrats again, and all the best!
Laura M
5.0
12/19/2021
Bay Kings Band was truly outstanding!! They made our wedding unforgettable and completely exceeded our expectations. All night our guests were remarking how awesome the band was.
We used them for a string trio for our ceremony and a nine piece band for the reception. We had Brandon for our male vocalist and he also did the MCing for announcing things at the reception - he was awesome; he also does the communication/scheduling for the band and is great to work with.
Overall they were so talented and professional - I am so glad we booked them and would highly recommend them!
response 12/22/2021
This review was the perfect thing to read, during such a busy season. Thank you, so much, ...
for your kind words! We had an amazing time with you and your friends and family, and wish we could do it all over again!! Best wishes!
Erik S
5.0
11/30/2021
Fernando and the Bay Kings Band were a highlight of the wedding. The music was great, the atmosphere was fantastic, and Fernando was great to work with. Highly, highly recommend!
response 12/01/2021
Oh wow, thank you so much, Erik! We really appreciate your kind words. From all of us, hap...
py holidays!!
Ben S
5.0
11/28/2021
Choosing a band for your wedding can be a challenging task. Choosing a band for your destination wedding can makes things a bit more difficult. Then factor in a pandemic leading to three event date changes, and at this point you’re starting to think that maybe that DJ is the better way to go.
Well somehow despite living 1000 miles away, and changing our date multiple times, the Bay Kings were able to work with us and eventually help to create the best night of our lives.
Seth was our primary point of contact, and was able to guide us through all the pre-wedding organization, including the date changes. Despite all that, we still had some concerns come wedding day, as we had never actually seen them perform live, but the minute the first song started playing we realized we had made the right choice.
They kept the party up and moving the entire night. The energy was high, and people were having such a great time getting down on the dance floor. In between the dance sets, they had great music going to keep the guests from losing that energy.
That leads to one of my only critiques I would say though, as my wife and I spent a great deal of time writing out what songs we wanted played (or didn’t), and they seemed to mostly go with their own stuff. Either way, whatever they did worked, because everyone had such a great time.
Lastly they were able to help out with MCing and some of the microphone work during the ceremony as well, for a fee.
At the end of the day, the Bay Kings were fantastic performers and stand up professionals. I would highly recommend them for any live music needs, as they will keep your guests up and out of their seats all night.
response 12/01/2021
Thank you, Ben! We love detailed reviews, and we know other potential couples appreciate y...
our feedback. It’s important to us, to keep the dance floor packed, so we go into every event, with that as our main goal :) We sincerely apologize for stepping on your toes. I promise it was done with the absolute best of intentions, and we’re thrilled to hear how much fun everyone had. Congratulations again and best wishes!!
Kali S
5.0
11/15/2021
This band is phenomenal!!! We used the band for our wedding and wow they completely blew us and our guests away. The music selection, energy, the MC (Jenni) was just incredible! Also, the band is extremely friendly. They did an excellent job reading our crowd and even threw in some music we never discussed that happened to be my husband and I’s favorite (like Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton). I would highly recommend using Bay King Band for your upcoming wedding or any special occasion. Outstanding!!!!
response 11/16/2021
Wow!! Kali, thank you SO much for this glowing review. I hope you know how much this means...
to all of us. We take every review to heart, and this makes our whole week!
Nicole C
5.0
11/04/2021
We were married in Key West at the Hemingway House in October 2021 and I honestly could not have chosen a better band for our amazing evening! The Bay Kings brought the energy and everyone had a blast! This was exactly the vibe we wanted for our wedding and we are so happy we chose them. The band was easy to work with and Fernando was there to answer questions every step of the way. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a wedding band!! Thank you for making our night so magical!!
response 11/05/2021
Thank you so much, for your kind words. You were an absolute breeze to work with, and we h...
ad an amazing time partying with you and your guests! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. From the bottom of our hearts, best wishes!
Maria N
5.0
8/21/2021
We celebrated our daughter’s wedding with the Bay Kings Band. 250 guests. The band was incredible. Excellent performers, sound. The variety of music was great. So glad we chose them.
response 08/21/2021
Thank you, Maria! We had such a great time with all of your guests — an absolutely incredi...
ble day and night :) Thanks for having us!
Nick L
5.0
7/03/2021
We hired the Bay Kings for our destination wedding and they did not disappoint! We dealt with Brandon throughout the process and he was nothing less than remarkable! They made our special day so much more special, had everyone out dancing. Thanks again Bay Kings Band !
response 07/05/2021
Thanks so much, Nick! We were honored to be there. Congrats again, and come see us wheneve...
r you’re in town!!
Amber M
5.0
6/16/2021
My husband and I stumbled across Bay Kings Band as we re-planned our entire wedding, as the original plan did not work out due to COVID. We're from Philadelphia, and we were traveling to Florida for our celebration, so essentially everything (minus picking venues) was done virtually. Fernando made everything SO easy and he was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. We ended up going with a 9-piece band (for a rather small group - about 40 people), and it was PERFECT! We could not recommend Bay Kings Band more!!! Our guests, almost a month later, are still talking about how great the band was! They were so accommodating throughout the planning process, and everything was seamless on the wedding day! We did not even get a chance to see them in person before the wedding day, either, which obviously made us a little nervous, but they were great! Everyone had a blast and I think most of that is due to Bay Kings Band! Shoutout to Fernando and his crew for making the re-planning process so easy!
response 06/16/2021
Thank you, Amber! We understand how scary it can feel, planning remotely (especially durin...
g a pandemic) and trusting that your vendors will be as amazing as you’d envisioned. We are beyond flattered, to read this review! Best wishes!
Anna W
5.0
6/11/2021
If you are searching for a band - the search is over! Bay King Bands gets the party started and keeps it going all night! I had a BLAST dancing and signing all night, and I can not count the amount of compliments I got from my guests on the band! The whole party (old and young!) spent all night on the dance floor! All of the musicians are incredibly talented and can execute on a variety of music types and genres! Additionally they are wonderful to work with leading up to and during the event and even go above and beyond by making recommendations to ensure your party is a blast and goes off without a hitch!
response 06/11/2021
Anna, this is so great to read! We pride ourselves on being able to keep groups of all age...
s, dancing throughout the night. We had SO much fun!! Thank you for so graciously accepting our recommendations — we are committed to making every event, successful, and your trust in us, made that happen!!
Kelley P
5.0
5/31/2021
AMAZING! You need to hire this band! My husband and I are both in the entertainment industry with music backgrounds, only to say that we have a pretty high bar for live entertainment. The Bay Kings surpassed all expectations and were a total hit at the reception. The band was easy to work with, very responsive, professional, and incredibly talented. They got the party started and kept it going the whole night.
Madison T
5.0
5/05/2021
Bay Kings Band played at my sister’s wedding in 2017 and they were amazing, so of course we had to hire them for our March wedding! Lorenzen was quick to respond and ensured everything ran smoothly for our wedding day. Steve and the band were so energetic and kept the party going until the very end of the night. Our guests are still raving about how awesome the band was! Thank y’all for being one of the best parts of our special day!
Melissa M
5.0
4/05/2021
AMAZING is the only word that can describe Bay Kings Band, they had everyone on the floor all night and our guests LOVED them! Every member of the band was so talented, nice and professional. We had a smaller wedding but went with the 9 piece band and it was more than worth it, they were patient and willing to answer any and all questions through the planning process. Thank you Bay Kings Band for helping to make our night perfect!
response 04/05/2021
Thank you, Melissa! We had an equally amazing time, with you and your guests. It’s always ...
fun for us, when we get to play the RANGE of styles you chose! We’re so happy to have been part of an amazing day and night!
Ashley C
5.0
4/03/2021
Fernando and the Bay Kings Band played for our recent wedding ceremony and reception and did an excellent job. Fernando was very cooperative and accommodating in the planning stages. He played beautifully during the ceremony, and he and the band played spot on throughout the reception. They even accompanied my husband singing a song he wrote based only on a recording they received before the event. Overall, it was a wonderful night and they did everything they could to make it even more special. Highly recommended!
response 04/05/2021
Thank you so much, Ashley! We’re always happy to help make a couple’s night, extra special...
, and we were really honored to be part of the groom’s dedication :) Congrats again!!
Michelle W
5.0
3/24/2021
Where do I even begin!!! This band is A M A Z I N G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We had the best time. They are energetic, fun, and kept us dancing all night. Even when they took a break they iPod music in and even that music was fantastic. The wedding guest still continued to dance. I just can't say enough about Bay Kings Band. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend them. Do not hesitate, BOOK THEM NOW :)
response 03/24/2021
Michelle!! This is UNBELIEVABLE! Thank you so much, for the amazing, kind words :) We love...
what we do, and nothing makes us happier than hearing from our incredible clients, and knowing they had so much fun!
Cyndy W
5.0
3/07/2021
They were amazing and kept the party going the whole time! From the ceremony, to cocktail hour to the reception they met our needs perfectly and understood our vision! We couldn't have asked for a better night. We would recommend them to all close family and friends! Every guest kept saying how amazing they were and how much fun they had.
response 03/08/2021
Thank you for the amazing review! There’s nothing we love more, than hearing how much fun ...
the guests had — you made our entire week!
Paige K
5.0
1/12/2021
We had a great experience with Bay Kings Band. They are so very talented, easy to work with, and a lot of fun! Alex was a big help with the planning and since our wedding was October 2020, they were very flexible with the covid situation. They have a great online portal where you can enter and edit all your information. Would recommend them to anyone!!!
response 01/12/2021
Thank you, Paige! It’s been a tough year for all, and we feel honored to have helped make ...
your day, special. We also love getting positive feedback on our online planning page — We’ve worked super hard on that, haha! Congrats again!
Thomas K
5.0
12/29/2020
We really had a great experience with the Bay Kings Band. They were easy to work with, very professional and the music was awesome!! They provided the instrumentalists for the ceremony and the band for the reception. All of the vocalists were strong and the ability to move across different genres was great! Definitely two thumbs up for me!
response 12/29/2020
Thank you so much, Thomas! We had an incredible time with you and your guests, and appreci...
ate this amazing review :) Hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season — Happy New Year!!
Ragan J
5.0
11/20/2020
We recently had Bay Kings Band play at our wedding and they were absolutely incredible! Communicating beforehand with the band was extremely organized, efficient, and detailed. Different parts of the band played at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and we had guests commenting all night how great they were. We would highly recommend Bay Kings Band to any couple looking for a skilled and progressional group to provide great entertainment!
response 11/20/2020
Thank you so much, Ragan! We had so much fun, partying with you and Barrett, and your frie...
nds and family. It was an absolutely perfect day :)
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