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High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
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
- Bagpipes
- Banjo
- Bugle
- Cello
- Fiddle
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Folk
- Hip-Hop
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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out of 5.0231 reviews
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Bay Kings Band receives glowing reviews for their exceptional performances at weddings and events. Clients highly recommend the band for their professionalism, energy, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night. Reviewers appreciate the band's customization of music, responsiveness during the planning process, and attention to detail. With enthusiastic praise for their talent, diverse song selection, and memorable live performances, Bay Kings Band stands out as a top choice for those seeking an unforgettable and lively wedding experience.Review photos
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Bay Kings Band was absolutely incredible!!! I would recommend them to everyone and anyone. It's been a month since our wedding and our guests cannot stop talking about how unbelievable the band was. The dance floor was PACKED for the entirety of our 5 hour reception and people were having the time of their lives belting out every song with the band. The songs were upbeat, fun and timed perfectly based on whatever the crowd was feeling! Every member of the Bay Kings Band was so kind and accommodating. The band allowed two members of our wedding party to sing/play our first song, which we were so thankful for. The Bay Kings Band is a MUST book!
Response from the Vendor on 06/08/2022
Kelsey, thanks so much for this amazing review! Five hours sounds like a long time, but it definitely didn’t feel that way! We love nothing more than hearing an entire crowd sing along with us — seriously fun! Thank you for having us :)
We hired Bay Kings Band for our wedding and I truly cannot recommend them enough. I was SO nervous leading up to the wedding because we didn't give them a ton of direction and chose to trust their judgement and I am SO happy we did! They were amazing and set the tone of our wedding and everyone had a blast! If you're looking for a wedding band, I HIGHLY recommend Bay Kings Band!
Response from the Vendor on 05/15/2024
Wow! Thank you! This is amazing :) We completely understand how tough it can be to trust someone else with music, let alone the soundtrack to your most important day, and we are thrilled to know you loved it!
Bay Kings Band absolutely killed it! We worked with Bay Kings for the string trio for our ceremony, saxophone for cocktail hour, and 8-piece band for our reception, and they all blew us away! The band really hit the mark when it came to playing the music we wanted (every song was perfect) and their stage presence really set the tone for the evening. All night long we had guests come up and tell us how great the band was and asked where we found them. They were such a huge part of making our wedding perfect and I would recommend them to everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 05/15/2024
Thank you, Ashley! We’re so happy to hear this! I’m not sure we’ve ever heard that EVERY song was perfect. You just made our entire year!! Haha. Please call us when you’re ready to renew your vows ;)
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We had Bay Kings Band provide the entertainment for our corporate event and wow did they deliver!! From song choices to vocals, every single detail was amazing and had the entire group up out of their seats and dancing - at a work function!!! AMAZING. We'll refer them and ask them to come out again every chance we get! Thanks Bay Kings Band!
Response from the Vendor on 05/15/2024
Thank you so much! Please DO reach out anytime you need more music. Small bands, big band, soloists — we got you! We are honored to receive this review, and to have been part of the event. Thanks again!
Honestly, if you don't hire Bay Kings Band you are just insane! They are amazing!!! I work in the events industry and I had so many people who have been to a ton of events there and they kept saying "this band is killing it"! First of all, the planning process was so easy with Brandon - he was so nice, professional, and has a ton of experience. Besides saying our vows - the dancing was the best part of the wedding. They played everything we wanted them to and kept the party going. I missed all my sweets & late night snacks because I wouldn't get off the dance floor. Lastly, the price - you can't beat the price. Originally we we were thinking of doing a DJ because we didn't think we could afford a band but we decided it was important and it was the best money spent. We did a 6 piece band and I was worried it wouldn't be enough but they sounded amazing! I truly believe a band makes the event and do everything possible to book one and make it happen, you won't regret it!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/30/2024
Chelsey!! This review is so kind, and THE PHOTOS are amazing, haha! Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for having us there, to celebrate with you. Congratulations again!
One of my biggest priorities for my wedding was having a good band. I am such a big fan of live music and it just creates a different energy in the reception. We went to Bay Kings Band showcase and fell in love with their energy and ability to "pick the right song" to get the people going. Let me tell you they did not disappoint! We got SO many compliments at how amazing the band was and everyone just couldn't get off the dance floor! They were very organized, professional, and Tori was a great MC. They made the planning process very easy and thought of every little detail. They were a huge part of making our special day unforgettable! Would definitely recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 03/27/2024
THANK YOU EMILY! You were an absolute joy to work with, and we loved every minute of your event :) it’s easy to play music for people who truly love it as much as we do. Thank you for choosing to share your love of live music and festivals, wit...
h us! Congrats again!
The Bay Kings Band was absolutely amazing! They helped us through the planning process and helped us form an agenda for our event. Brandon was extremely organized and helpful. He took all of our song recommendations and requests and they even learned two new songs just for us. Our guests loved every minute of the evening and the dance floor was full all night!
Response from the Vendor on 02/09/2024
Thank you so much, Georgia. We are so happy to see this! We were absolutely honored to be there, and really appreciate that you trusted us to guide you throughout the planning process, and during the big day/night. Best wishes from all of us!!
Bay Kings Band helped us coordinate multiple services, including a strings duo for our ceremony, cocktail hour music, DJ / Emcee, 7-piece band for the reception, and photo / video services.
The team was phenomenal throughout the entire experience, from initial planning, organization on their website, follow-up questions, and most importantly - execution! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Thanks so much for all that you did to make our special day better than we could have imagined, BayKingsBand!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2023
Thank you SO much, Daniela! We had a blast with you and your friends+family! Thank you for inviting us to be part of your special day — we appreciate you! Best wishes!!
Bay Kings Band was awesome and had the whole wedding on the dance floor!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2023
Thanks so much, Lauren! We appreciate you! Best wishes :)
Brandon and our talented musicians were incredible for our wedding! Every single guest mentioned how good the music was, and how we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Leading up to the wedding, Brandon was highly responsive and helped us curate the perfect night. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2023
Thank you so much, Brooke! It was an absolute pleasure, working with y’all, from start to finish. It was immediately clear, that there were music-lovers in the crowd and it MADE our night!! Best wishes!!!
As the father of the bride I wanted the very best band for her wedding. Hiring The Bay Kings was the best decision I made. This band met my expectations and more. Their sound was like listening to a record, except it was live. All of our guest danced the night away. I’ve hired bands before but The Bay Kings are 2nd to none for live music.
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2023
Thank you so much, Rick! We appreciate this amazing review, and feel honored to have been there. What a fantastic day/night, and what an amazing family and group of friends you all, have! Best wishes to you!!
The Bay Kings Band is awesome! They played at my wedding reception. I worked with Brandon, he was professional and communicated well. They made my wedding fun, unique, and memorable! Highly recommend!
We got married this past weekend and the best part of it was my beautiful bride, but a close second was the Bay Kings Band. Brandon was so easy to work with and the process was clear and easy from the time we saw them at a showcase through the day of the wedding. We wanted a party atmosphere without the cliché line dances and they delivered and then some. We did not want to leave the dance floor the whole night! So many people complimented us on the band and wanted to know their Spotify link thinking they’ve played together for years. They were so professional and FUN. I’m a big live music buff and they were exceptional. I cannot recommend them enough. Book them NOW!
Response from the Vendor on 03/27/2023
Thank you, Tully. We HAVE played together for years, haha! We appreciate how cool you were, to work with, and want to extend our sincerest gratitude for inviting us to be part of your incredible day. We hope to see you out and about, enjoying l...
ive music around Tampa!!
There are not enough words to explain how much the Bay Kings Band absolutely killed it at our wedding!!! We had gone to one of their expos and fell in love with ZZ (female vocals) and Austin (sax). For our ceremony, we had acoustic guitar music performed by Will. It was absolutely beautiful!! After the ceremony, when we were pulled back for pictures, ZZ and Joe (keys) were performing on the venue's piano. It made the post ceremony pictures so much fun and our guests loved it during the cocktail hour as well! We ended up with a 7-piece band for the reception and they completely lit up the room. We cannot thank ZZ, Austin, Will, Joe, Corey (male vocals), Tito (bass) and Albert (drums) enough for making this day so very special and keeping it special into the night! We want to give extra special thanks to ZZ. She completely set the mood for the reception and kept the party going. And the performance of our first dance song was nothing short of magical! ZZ and the rest of the band performed a version of Say It (Over And Over Again) by Karrin Allyson. It left us with goosebumps throughout the dance. We cannot recommend the Bay Kings Band enough. They are sure to make your wedding as memorable as our will be for the rest of our lives!
Response from the Vendor on 03/27/2023
Wow!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this incredibly flattering and thoughtful review — we really are blown away, by your attention to detail, remembering each musician! You’re too sweet! We were honored to be there, to celebra...
te with you, and feel so happy to know that we helped make it a night you will never forget. Congratulations! Best wishes from us all :)
The absolute BEST band in the Tampa Bay area! Best experience getting to see them play live in St. Pete and pick our favorite band members (not that any of them would have been a bad choice) and get a band constructed around them. We had about 135 people at the wedding and a band size of 7. The band was on time, looked sharp, and had such high energy. They played all our favorite songs and curated it specific to our taste. All our guests are still talking about how great the band was... and we could agree more! Highly HIGHLY recommend Bay Kings Band to anyone who will listen!
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2023
Thank you, Morgan! What you’ve shared is really special to us; we know how important the band-planning process is to all of our clients, and we sincerely want to customize as much as we can, but in live entertainment, flexibility is a must! We ...
appreciate how open you were to considering all of our amazing singers. We wish you the best! Thanks again.
We had Bay Kings Band play our wedding on 2/4/23 at The Vinoy Hotel in St. Pete, and we absolutely could not have chosen a better band! The dance floor was PACKED, and they were the first thing everyone raved about after our big day! Zz was an incredible MC, keeping the energy up all night long. She and Brandon were amazing singers, and brought some of our favorite songs to life with all of our favorite people in the room! In the planning process, they were professional and timely, and extremely accommodating. They kept in mind one of my favorite bands, and as they learned more music for other events by the band, they reached out to us to offer to include the song for our event. They’re extremely talented musicians, and were a great value for their impeccable performance. I would highly recommend Bay Kings to any couple that is looking for a live band to play their wedding!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2023
Thank you, so much, for this :) We had an incredible time with you! It’s always a great surprise for the band, when they share musical tastes with the couple; learning some extra music was our absolute pleasure. Thank you again, for including u...
s in your big day! Best wishes!
If you want to have the BEST time at your wedding, hire Bay Kings Band! We had a 5 piece band at our wedding and they had everyone (young and old) jamming. At the last song of the night, everyone yelled “Encore” because they didn’t want it to end. Brandon was also great to work through the planning process and they have a super helpful and detailed planning page. Couldn’t recommend more!
Response from the Vendor on 02/27/2023
Thank you, Ashley! We’re so glad you all had as much fun as we did, haha! We feel honored to be part of your big day, and so glad the entire planning process was easy and stress-free. Best wishes!!
If you are deciding on a band for your wedding or event, absolutely go with Bay Kings Band!! Their energy is unmatched and you can definitely tell they love what they do. Tori was so responsive and wonderful to work with in the planning process. The band learned and played a special rendition for our first dance, and they crushed it! Everyone at our wedding is still raving about them. I wish I could relive our reception over and over! Noel, Dakota, Alex and the entire band thank you so much for the best night!!
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2023
Dominique! Thank you for this amazing review :) You were ALSO wonderful to work with, both leading up to, and on the big day. The band have expressed how much fun they had, and commented on your awesome musical tastes! Haha! Thanks again, and b...
est wishes!
We used Bay Kings Band for our wedding and were blown away by how talented the musicians were. They brought the energy and the dance floor was packed all night. They also let us rehearse our first dance privately before everyone entered the reception area. We thought this was very thoughtful and it helped take away the nerves. Will definitely book again!
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2023
This was so great to read! Thank you for the kind words :) We know how intimidating a first dance can be, and we were happy to accommodate! Best wishes to you!!
Two words – Tori & Brandon!!! Those two captured our attention when we were searching for our wedding band. We didn’t want ANYONE else! As a former, amateur musician, having an amazing band was a top priority for our wedding. I overheard them rehearsing my wedding song while getting ready… and I immediately started to cry! I couldn’t believe they perfected our song in a short 2 week span. Just wow! They are the most talented group of 8 musicians who NAILED it. Honestly, I’m just upset we didn’t have the time to sit there & enjoy it like the rest of our guests – haha! Tori just GETS IT! We requested top hits from every decade from the 70’s to what’s playing today, and by mentioning our favorite artists, they looped in songs that brought us so much joy. If you’re looking for the nicest & most professional group of incredible talent – you’ll find it right here! We received so many great compliments from our guests, one of whom mentioned they’d like to have Bay Kings Band at their future wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2023
Jenny and Westy! We adore you both, and feel so honored to have become friends, during the planning process. How you went above and beyond, to include your vendors as part of the party — as people you truly care about — really touched our heart...
s. We mean that. We had an incredible time working with you, and of course, partying with you and your guests, on the big day! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your amazing moment :)
We had Bay Kings Band as our entertainment for our wedding in February. They were absolutely incredible!!! I can not say enough great things about them. The music, down to the flexibility. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking to get everyone on the dance floor!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2022
Thank you, Paloma!! We appreciate YOUR flexibility, and your trust in us, to lead the party :) Hope you’re well!
The band was amazing. The communication prior to the wedding celebration was great. The band played all types of music .They even played the couple’s wedding song . I asked them to perform it. They nailed it. It wasn’t a song they had played before so they practiced it and it was perfect. We danced all night !
Highly recommend Bay Kings Band!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2022
Thanks so much, Mary Ann! Your positivity comes at a perfect time, as we regroup and re-build, after the hurricane. We appreciate you, and hope you’re doing well!!
This review is very long over due and I feel guilty for not posting sooner! But this group of people are over the top talented! They made my wedding standout from all the weddings I have ever been to! I really had no words, they exceeded every single expectation I had. They allowed me to customize all parts of my night and made sure that I was happy. My first dance song with my husband they specifically learned for us, and made it beyond special. Tori is an amazing coordinator of events and her voice is amazing. Really just well done, it was the party of the year thanks to Bay Kings Band. Would 1000% book them for future events and recommend to others. They were professional, dressed the part and over all just showed out in every way. Thank you so much for dealing with our families of crazy New Yorkers with very specific requests. We really couldn't have been more satisfied and grateful for such an amazing experience and party of our life!
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2022
Emily! We had a wonderful time celebrating with you and your friends and family. Our brass players were thrilled to have a chance to show off, and play some REAL jazz! It was a beautiful day and night, and it means so much to read your review :...
) Thank you for having us!!
Bay Kings Band was sooo much fun! We hired a 7 piece band for our wedding in April. They kept the dance floor packed the entire night and everyone is still talking about how great the band was! Brandon was very easy to work with and responded to all of our questions timely. We gave them an idea of the music we liked & wanted to hear at the wedding and the band crushed the set list. Bay Kings played our first dance song and it was so special to hear it "live". The band also played our family anthem (Callin Baton Rouge) 3 times in a row at the end of the night😆 Brandon also did an excellent job MCing the wedding! He announced the late night snacks, first dances, last call and set up a happy birthday sing a long. I highly recommend Bay Kings Band for your event!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2022
Haha! Molly, we had such a great time with you and your guests! We posted video of “calling Baton Rouge” on social media, and another bride of ours said she’s going to need us to do the same thing at hers! :) Thanks so much, for such an amazing...
review — we hope you’re both loving married life!! Best wishes!
The Bay Kings Band was amazing! My son and his bride had a beach wedding and the band was awesome! They were very accommodating and made us feel like we were their top priority. I highly recommend this band!
Response from the Vendor on 04/07/2022
Thank you so much, Gina! That’s such an incredible thing for any vendor to hear, and we are thrilled to know we made you all feel that way. It was an amazing day and night :) we were honored.
We had a great experience with the Bay Kings Band at our January 1, 2022 wedding. The dance floor was packed the entire night. Tori and Brad were amazing, as well as all of the instrumentalists. Brandon was our point of contact leading up to the day and he did an amazing job of making sure everything was taken care of and had great communication with us throughout the entire process. I highly recommend using the Bay Kings Band for your next event.
Response from the Vendor on 03/11/2022
Thank you so much, Sam! Playing for you all was the BEST way to celebrate the start of a new year. We appreciate your patience and kindness during the craziness that was 2020-2021, and we wish you the best!
This Band is so Talented, they personalize to your style and help you come up with set list for the evening. They really get the guest moving and grooving and have a great time
Response from the Vendor on 02/24/2022
Thank you, Lauren! You were a gem to work with — thank you for leaving a sweet review :) it means so much to us! Congratulations!!
A top priority for our wedding was live music....and this band absolutely KILLED IT! No one can stop talking about how great the music was! They played a variety from country to oldies to rap...and our wedding song....NAILED IT! There was never a point where the dance floor wasn't completely packed. Seriously, this band made our wedding so much fun! I would hire them for any again and again! You will NOT be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 02/14/2022
Thank you so much, Nicole! Such an incredible review to read. Getting the chance to play a variety of tunes like that, is just as fun for us, as it is for the crowd. WE. LOVE. IT. Thanks for having us. We feel so honored!
I can’t begin to describe how amazing this band is! From the very start they were easy to communicate with and took the time to ensure they would deliver exactly what I was looking for. The music was amazing, I don’t think I stopped dancing all night! They did an amazing original version for my first dance song and it was just gorgeous. They listened to what I wanted to be played, and were amazing about not playing the music I don’t like. I would recommend this band to for any event!!
Response from the Vendor on 02/11/2022
Michele! WE had an incredible night with you all, and we’re also fans of the music you requested, so it was even more enjoyable, haha :) Thank you for trusting us, and for with partying us, all night! Congrats again!
This band is by far the BEST in Tampa Bay and possibly FL, as well as the USA. They literally saved a wedding this weekend for collapsing when another band called to cancel 5 hours before showtime. Helped the bride and groom out and literally were the saving grace and good time-making machine that everyone needed to ring in the newlyweds. We cannot say enough good things about their customer service, their upbeat sound and attention to detail, and true passion for their jobs. Don’t look any farther, you found the band you want.
Response from the Vendor on 01/31/2022
Bethany! We love you :) haha! Thank you for the absolute rave review. It means so much to us, that you’re a fan of not only the music we make, but the way we handle business. Thank you again!!
Wow! Bay Kings Band was absolutely amazing! We had the 9 piece band for our wedding and loved every minute of it! Every band member was so talented and fun! Felt like we were at a concert!
Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2021
Thank you so much! That might be the best compliment a band can receive :) we’re thrilled you all had a great time! It was an honor to be there.
Incredible. Incredible song selection. Incredible musicians. Incredible vocalists. Had the crowd on their feet and dancing all night long. Highly recommended if a amazing night of dancing is what you're looking for!
Response from the Vendor on 11/17/2021
Thank you so much, MaryEllen! We always have a fantastic time at your event, and feel incredibly honored whenever we have the chance to perform for such a generous group, supporting an amazing cause!
We had Bay Kings Band perform at our wedding in Sanibel, Florida and we are so glad that we did! From the incredibly talented guitarist at our ceremony and cocktail hour to the five-piece band at the reception, everything was perfect. Our MC, Joe, was super on top of everything and ensured that the event flowed smoothly and he was also an amazing singer. The music selection was perfect and our guests were dancing all night. Everyone was raving about them after! Highly recommend - you won’t be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 11/15/2021
This is music to our own ears. Thank you, Amanda, for the amazing review! We were honored to be there, and had a great day and night. Thank you again, for inviting us to be part of it all!!
Bay Kings Band was amazing for our wedding!!! We couldn’t have been happier with our decision to hire them! Brandon and Tori are high-energy, amazing vocalists, and so much fun! The whole band was perfect!! Some of our guests were dancing before dinner even started! Brandon worked with us ahead of time to go over every detail of the night and made sure everything went smoothly and on time! We would highly recommend them for your wedding!!
If you are considering a band, hire Bay Kings.
I interviewed every band that was available for my daughter’s wedding this summer, and Bay Kings was the best hands down.
We discussed with Tori, the band manager/producer, the vision we had for the night, we wanted a fun, high energy night with everyone on the dance floor, everyone. Bay Kings came through 100%.
We worked with the band to select the songs, but gave them the creative liberty to gauge the music with our guests to make sure everyone danced, danced, danced. I can attest my feet were sore by the end of the night and I was wearing slippers!
Tori as a true a joy to work with. From our initial interview phone call, each follow up call and email to answer questions, and through the contracting process, she never missed a beat. She helped us make sure that we had the right band for us. We decided on the 8 piece band with MC services. We also had a sax player for our cocktail hour, which provided the perfect backdrop to start the evening.
Our female vocalist … wow … she had a voice that would not quit. Don’t get me wrong the male vocalist was superb as well, but she killed it.
Hire Bay Kings, you will not regret it.
Response from the Vendor on 08/08/2021
Thank you SO MUCH, for this incredible review! Currently working on a Sunday, hehe, so seeing this makes us feel grateful to be working in this industry, and with clients like you. Best wishes to you all!
As an event planner I can honestly say that Bay Kings Band is not only the most talented band I’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying at a wedding, but they are by far the most enjoyable to be around. The band is easy going, fun, and helpful! They will forever be my number one recommendation to couples!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2021
Sarah!! You’re the absolute best! We so enjoyed working with you, and appreciate how inclusive you are. Thank you for making the job, so much fun!
Bay King Band is awesome.
Most of my communication was with Brandon, and he was absolutely amazing to work with!! I had so many people comment on how awesome the band was. They catered to the fact that we liked a lot of classic rock and did an awesome job. We had more people dancing than I anticipated and I would say if you can get everyone on the dance floor at some point in the night, it was a successful wedding reception. Highly recommend checking them out!!
Cannot say enough great things about this band! From their attention to detail prior to our event to making our cocktail hour and event an absolutely great party! They were very accommodating to all of our requests and nailed every aspect of what we asked for. Brandon was an excellent MC for our wedding. They are extremely talented and I cannot recommend them enough!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/03/2021
Thank you, Kevin! This whole review is such a great compliment — we really appreciated how awesome you were, to work with, and we had so much fun celebrating with you all!!
Really no words to describe the talent this band has. They were over the top incredible, my (now) husband went and watched them at one of their showings and called me after saying "I don't want this band, we NEED this band". We had the oldest couple (my husband's grandparents) to the youngest guests on the dance floor the entire night! Multiple guests told us in the days following that they would need a drink during the night and they would say after this song, but then the band would follow with another awesome song and people couldn't bring themselves to leave the dance floor!! We woke up the next morning wishing we could go back! We absolutely loved Bay Kings Band and are so grateful we had them play at our wedding - they truly made the night!! Anyone in search of a band for their wedding or event - we HIGHLY recommend this band!
Response from the Vendor on 05/28/2021
Madelyn, this was the most wonderful thing to read! Thank you so much, for sharing your experience, from even BEFORE booking, until the day after. We had such a great time, with you and your guests. Please send our love to Madonna and Brady :) ...
you were all so kind!
Everyone at our event raves about the band
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2021
Thank you so much, Amy!!
Literally writing this review from Mexico because I couldn’t wait until after our honeymoon to tell everyone how much we LOVE Bay Kings! I was never the person to dream about my wedding growing up - I actually hate being the center of attention and suggested elopement (pre-covid!) but got overruled by my now husband haha. That said, once having a wedding became inevitable, I told my husband I only cared about three things (in this order): 1) the band, 2) an amazing open bar 3) my dress/appearance, so naturally searching for the right band was a point of stress and extensive research for me. In fact, my husband and I originally reached out to another band and we ended up being really deterred by them because their emails were really confusing, they quoted my husband and I two dramatically different quotes because they didn’t know we were together, and they flat out asked my husband what we were spending on our venue, presumably to inform future quotes. Then you have Bay Kings, who was literally the entire opposite of that. They are so clear with their pricing and what’s included in each package, they encourage you to come to their showcases so you can see exactly how they perform in person, and they are so easy to communicate with - honestly a dream team. They are also incredibly accommodating. They have a whole band homework portal in which you can list songs to play and not play, and they also DJed our ceremony because I had a custom piano recording I wanted them to play during the processional. One of my uncles is notorious for storming the stage during Soul Man - I’ve literally seen him do it at every family event and even get kicked off stage by other bands several times haha - and Bay Kings not only humored his inevitable performance but preemptively called him up on stage. Their showmanship is amazing, their talent is phenomenal, and their ability to read the room and set the vibe is everything you could want in a wedding band. They were also so accommodating with our wedding postponement, which I think says so much about a vendor. If you’re stressed about finding the perfect wedding band, don’t, because if you’re reading this review, it means you’ve already found them!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2021
Wow. Katy! We’re speechless — almost! Haha! We can tell, from the start, when a client is a true music-lover, and we got that vibe from you, right away. Thank you for choosing us, and for making our jobs so much fun. You have no idea what it me...
ans :) Congratulations again!!
Bay Kings Band was outstanding! They played their hearts out all night long and nailed every song better than we could have imagined. Our guests were blown away by their talent. They were very professional as well. They did an amazing job with our unique wedding song. Tori was so helpful in preparing us for our special day. We really couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2021
Thank you, Danielle! We had such a great time, rocking out with you and your guests, at that beautiful B&B! It was a perfect day and night, and we can’t say how honored we were, to be there!!
The Bay Kings Band was PERFECT--we could not have been happier! From planning to the wedding itself, they were professional, polished, talented, fun, and incredibly easy to work with. Wedding planning might be stressful, but working with the Bay Kings Band certainly is not. They performed flawlessly for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and our guests cannot stop talking about how great they were!
Response from the Vendor on 04/01/2021
Thank you, Julianna! You and Parker made OUR jobs so enjoyable, and stress-free, being wonderful and easy to work with. We’re so happy to have spent that special day with you and your friends and family!
One of the most important things to me on my wedding day was the band. I had looked forward to it the whole year I was planning, and Bay Kings did not disappoint. We had a 9 piece band, including the sound engineer, and they were incredible. Tori and Brandon were both amazing as leads, and Tori was so helpful throughout the whole planning process. We got so many compliments from our guests, for days after the wedding. I would highly recommend them to anyone whose interested in a band, and if you’re on the fence about what size band to choose.... go big or go home!
Response from the Vendor on 03/05/2021
Kirsten!! That was an amazing night for us, as well — we had so much fun with you and your guests! Thank you for having us, and for the sweetest compliments, ever!
This band was amazing! Every guest loved them and couldn’t stay off the dance floor. I knew that it was going to be a full dance floor when guests were dancing to them during dinner.
Thank you Tori & Bay Kings Band for everything!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2020
Jennifer! Getting back to work, during this time, has meant so much to us, and your wedding was an incredible night :) Thank you so much!!
We hired Bay Kings Band for our daughters wedding , February 2020 at The Vinoy in St Petersburg. It was a great decision. Not only did they provide the 10 piece band for the reception but also a string trio for the wedding ceremony in the Vinoy tea garden and a two piece ensemble for the cocktail hour. The music for our celebration was very important to me as I thought it set the tone for everything. Each group was just perfect! The string trio played exactly what I wanted for the wedding and truly the dance floor in the grand ball room was packed the entire reception. I only had to deal with one contact, Tory, who was great to work with, for all of the musicians and I think the price was very reasonable. You can't go wrong with this band!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/24/2020
Diane! During this crazy time, nothing makes us feel better than reading reviews like this! We wish we could go back and do it all over again :) Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you’re doing well!
My wife and I decided to utilize the Bay Kings Band for our wedding despite never having been to a wedding with live music. Our venue was a partially outdoor area with some coverage, but a live band had never performed there either. All that we knew was that we truly love live music and BKB had a substantial amount of positive reviews to make our decision easy. The band did not disappoint! Tori was incredibly easy to communicate with, and the band learned multiple new songs to help make our night extra special. Many of our friends had never been to a wedding with live music, and a few older guests remarked they had not seen live music at a wedding in decades. We could not have been more ecstatic or had a better time with such a great group of people and talented musicians. Every person at our wedding was on their feet the entire night! If you are looking to book a band, the Bay Kings Band will not disappoint.
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Alex!! We had such a great time, and can honestly say YOU introduced us to some songs we now want to play, forever — that’s huge! :) Thank you for this amazing review, and for choosing us to be part of your special day!!
Bay Kings band played our wedding a few days ago and EVERYONE was raving about how much fun they were! It made our day the party we were hoping for and I cannot thank Brandon and the rest of the band for going far past our expectations.
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Thank you, Jess!! It was an absolute pleasure for us, and we hope you’re doing well!
Best decision we made out of the whole wedding was hiring Bay Kings Band! Tori was so easy to work with in the planning leading up to everything. She was quick to answer emails, had some really good insight on which songs to play and how things should go (as we have never had a wedding before!) Just a really sweet and easy going girl to work with and make the whole evening go smoothly. We were nervous at first since neither of us had ever gone to a wedding with a live band, or seem these guys in person but from the moment I started talking with Tori I felt very confident they were exactly what we wanted. They learned 2 brand new songs for us as our first dances, as well as let 2 of my best friends get up with them and sing a song for us. They honestly offer everything you could ever want, and we had a lot of requests! The ceremony was just one man with his voice and guitar and he brought tears to everyones eyes with his beautiful music, then for cocktail hour we had just 1 guy and his saxophone and he brought the area to life, knowing fun modern songs as well. Then I cant even express how much fun they were for the whole reception! Our friends and family are still 3 weeks later talking about how perfect and fun our wedding band was!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Shayln!! Thank you for this amazingly sweet post! We’re so happy to hear you and your guests had such a blast. SO DID WE! Perfect weather, perfect day!
They are very easy to contact and our guests loved the band, they danced all night!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Yea!! That’s just what we want to hear! Thank you, Courtney, for the sweet words, and thanks for choosing us! :)
We absolutely LOVED our experiene with Bay Kings and Tori! The band was one of the most important elements of our wedding and Bay Kings knocked it out of the park for an amazing value. The band kept people on the dance floor the entire night and played a perfect mix of old and new songs. We got compliment after compliment on the band from our guests and couldn't be more pleased with our choice in entertainment for our big day! Thank you so much Bay Kings!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Stefi! We had such an amazing time with you and Greg, and every guest! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for choosing us, and for trusting us! We will be forever grateful!!
We absolutely love Brandon and Bay King’s Band!! Brandon was very responsive, helpful, personable, and detail oriented from the moment we sent our first email to him. We had the opportunity to hear him play live at one of my best friend’s weddings a few weeks prior to our own and immediately knew we were in for a fantastic time for our own wedding. We used them for our ceremony music (string duo), cocktail hour music (acoustic guitar), and reception music (5 piece band). He incorporated any requests we made, but also used his expertise to gauge the crowd for what songs would keep everyone engaged and having fun. He also sang our first dance song, “You are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne with such skill! The Bay King’s get the crowd involved and show great interaction with one another, as well. Not only did we spend the ENTIRE night on the dance floor, but our friends and family kept commenting on how great and how much fun the band was that we picked. It was like our own personal concert with all our favorite songs! Thank you, thank you, Brandon and Bay King’s Band for making our night so incredible and unforgettable!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
We LOVE this!! Your “own personal concert” is our new favorite way of describing ourselves, hah!! In all seriousness, thank you for having us. We feel really special to have been part of your amazing day and night :)
My wife and I could not be happier with our experience with the Bay Kings Band. We did a 2 piece duo for our cocktail hour and 7 piece band for our reception. After countless hours of researching, we found that the Bay Kings Band was both very talented and would not break the bank. The Bay Kings Band is hands down worth every penny and overall an amazing value for the talent you get! If you are considering them for your event/wedding , they offer live showcases you can attend for free and go listen to them play.
Throughout the process we worked closely with Brandon who was our male vocalist/MC/and coordinator. We developed a structure for the set list, a timeline that worked around our reception activities and even modified our first dance song which we absolutely loved. My wife and I were planning our wedding from out of state but Brandon took the stress out of planning across the country. He was so great to work with and made the planning process easy. He was available via email or on the phone and provided many answers to all my questions throughout the process.
The reception was perfect. The band really knew how to keep the energy high. Our goal was to have music that everyone would enjoy. I outlined the genres that we wanted to hear (crooners, mo town, classic rock, and todays hits) and the band performed them all wonderfully. Brandon developed a set list that hit all of these genres and flowed extremely well throughout the night. Before the wedding we had a vision that the dance floor would be full all night long and Bay Kings Band made that a reality. Their performance was enjoyed by all generations.
The Bay Kings Band was absolutely amazing, very professional and really made for a fun wedding. We could not thank them enough. If you are considering hiring a band, look no further than the Bay Kings Band.
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Tom, this is an incredible review. Thank you for the time you took, and the detail you included! We understand that it can feel a little odd, planning remotely, but it definitely doesn’t have to! We always aim to make sure of that :)
We are so excited we had The Bay Kings Band perform at our daughter's wedding at The Vinoy and even more excited we upgraded to a ten piece band. Working with Tori made the experience stress free. All of our guests from 10 years old to 80 years old were raving about the music and the dance floor was packed the entire evening. You should have seen our guests' faces when the bride and groom were introduced with the FSU Fight Song - courtesy of this awesome band. Thanks again for making this night even more magical and memorable. We can't wait to see the video so we can see the band performing and our guests dancing!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Pam! Can’t thank you enough for having us. Hearing the words “stress free” is like music to our ears ;) We want everyone to feel this way!
Loved getting to play the FSU war chant, even though some of us aren’t seminoles!!!! Haha! Still fun!
The Bay Kings Band is the best bands! We went to the Miami showcase and new we had to have them at our wedding. They blew the crowd away. They had the entire wedding on the dance floor the whole night. Even weeks later we are still getting comments on how great our band was! 1000% recommend Bay Kind Band!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
We’re so excited to hear this!! Getting comments weeks later, is such a compliment. Thank you for sharing with us!! :)
The Wedding Night of our Lives!
What an amazing evening of entertainment by the Bay Kings Band! From our first conversation with Brandon until the last note played of the evening, we were so impressed!
We planned our wedding from out of state and we never heard the band live, which at first was a bit concerning, but we decided to hire them based on previous reviews, internet videos and most importantly, the initial consult with Brandon, who made us feel so comfortable.
After we hired them we received an email to our personal band link. We loved using this link as a guide to our wedding evening timeline and requested songs and allowed us to communicate specific details for our event to make our day more personal. We had a final consult before the wedding with Brandon and he was so professional and offered recommendations throughout our planning process, which made us feel at ease. They worked and communicated so well with our other vendors and venue!
Then the day of our wedding in Naples Florida! From our wedding ceremony violinist, to the cocktail hour which had a sax and keyboard to dinner and dancing with the entire band, we were just wowed!!! The way this band works together and the energy that they feed off of each other was truly entertaining, not to mention the quality of their sound. I can't say enough about the true purity of their music and harmony. The dance floor was filled with energy throughout the night! The feedback and comments that we have received from our guests was all very positive and we had so many guests tell us that this was the best band they have ever seen and heard perform at a wedding. Our guests still talk about how amazing the band was, two months later.
Truly a memorable evening and we are looking forward to seeing Bay Kings Band the next time we are in Florida.
A big THANK YOU to Brandon and the entire band for making our wedding day truly remarkable and entertaining. It was everthing we wished and planned for!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Thank you, Jim! We can’t say how much we appreciated you as a client, during the planning process, and how much we appreciate you now! We had such a wonderful time, and hope you’ll come see us again, sometime!
I don't know how they could have been any better...not only super talented, but very professional. The variety of music was perfect and the MC services for a wedding reception.....great. Let's say...they've done this before and know what they are doing. As the Bride's parents my wife and I appreciated that we literally had to do nothing but sit back and enjoy the moment. If you get a chance check out one of their showcase events, they do a nice job of demonstrating the various instruments and different vocal styles available.
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Curt, you said it! “...sit back and enjoy the moment.” We’re so pleased to hear this, because it means we’re doing something right!! Thank you for being a pleasure to work with. We will always remember this one!
Bay Kings Band EXCEEDED all my now husbands and I expectations for our reception! They had some much energy that kept the room up and dancing until the end of the night. They were super communicative in the planning process and helpful with answering all our questions. They frequently hold demos so you can get a sense of them live before you decide to hire them. If you are thinking of having a band instead of a DJ I couldn't recommend this band enough. Worth every penny!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Rebekah!! We loved you guys! Thank you for the kind words :) Choosing your wedding entertainment can be daunting, so we work really hard to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. We’re SO glad to know what a great time you had!!
The Bay Kings Band is INCREDIBLE! We are from out of state, so we only had reviews to go on to pick our band and we are SO glad we picked them. Tori was always very quick to respond and able to answer all of my questions leading up to our wedding. The band accommodated all of our requests and everything was just the way we wanted it. Everyone had a great time on the dance floor and raved about the Bay Kings. We could not be happier with our decision!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Thank you, Melissa! You definitely know how important reviews are, when choosing vendors from out-of-state, so we really appreciate the time you took, to leave this! We had such a great time!!
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 from the Vendor on 11/06/2019
It's so nice to hear that we helped create such a special moment for you two! Thank you for this awesome review, Allison!
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 from the Vendor on 11/06/2019
We love it when grandma gets on the dance floor! Awesome to hear, thanks, Michael!
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 from the Vendor on 11/06/2019
Thank you for this wonderful review, Megan!
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 from the Vendor on 11/06/2019
Thank you, Allie!
Incredible band. People were on the dance floor all night! My favorite part of our wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2020
Thank you, Mary! That means SO MUCH to us! :)
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!
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!
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.
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!