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Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment

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This is gonna be the best day of your life.

Based out of Los Angeles, Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment arranges superlative live music for weddings all over the nation. As a seasoned showman himself, owner Ben is passionate about electrifying milestone occasions with unforgettable performances. This company boasts dozens of accomplished musicians, all of whom delight in seeing couples and their loved ones dancing into the small hours. With specialties in Top 40, Motown, Soul, Latin, and Hebrew music, this business is sure to have a live music act that suits your desires. Having served countless weddings and other special events, Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment has developed a winning formula that guarantees success. Combining client input, a love for all things music, and a wide pool of musical talent, this agency has the means to deliver the goods. From golden oldies to the latest top-40 anthems, their musicians can play tunes from all manner of genres. Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment can provide live music for rehearsals, pre-wedding parties, ceremonies, and receptions. Their performers will bring along top-quality equipment, ensuring that you hear your best-loved tunes in the best possible way. All that is needed of you is to trip the light fantastic with your nearest and dearest as their musicians rock the stage.

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Instruments
Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Vocals
Music Genres
Country, Dance, Disco, Folk, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Music Services
Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner

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Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment Reviews

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Reviewed On 3/25/2019 by Meagan M
Where to even begin! From start to finish Ben has been absolutely amazing and better than we could have ever imagined! When we got engaged one of the first things we knew we wanted for our wedding was a fun band that brings the energy and gets ...
everyone dancing and having a great time. When we were researching bands and saw Ben’s video we knew instantly they were the band for us. Ben was extremely quick in all of his correspondence and was so nice in making sure he was customizing everything to make it the experience we wanted. Knowing they were the band for us, they were our first booking and we were so beyond excited that they were available for our special day! For our cocktail hour we had beautiful acoustic music and then for the reception we had Ben Mallare Signature Plus Horns. Not only are they an amazing band but Ben was an awesome emcee. One of my favorite moments from the day and what stands out everytime I think of our wedding was his announcements of the wedding party getting introduced and then him introducing us! Ben then sang our first dance song perfectly and learned a new song for the Father Daughter dance that was beyond amazing and meant so much to me and my Dad. It made our day so special! It may sound over the top, but I am 100% serious when I say the Ben and Band truly made our wedding. I had a smile on my face the whole time because they made it such a fun time, were amazing performers, and truly cared about making our day so special. Ben knows how to read the crowd and there was never a dull moment with our guest on the dance floor- it was always packed! Every guest I talked to at our reception was raving about how great they were and that they were the best they have ever seen- and I could not agree more! They made our reception everything we could have asked for and I would say the best decision we made for our wedding was having Ben and Band! I wish I could do it all over again just to relive the night- I can easily say I have never had more fun or danced more! Ben, thank you so much for making our wedding the best day we could have ever imagined!!! I will never forget closing out the night dancing to Shout!
Reviewed On 9/12/2023 by Marti C
Fantastic entertainers! Ben Mallare band performed at our daughter's wedding on June 3 at Solage in Calistoga. They were the best I've heard in a long time. Everyone danced until the very end of their performance at midnight. I highly recommen...
d this band!
Reviewed On 9/11/2023 by Kim M
Fabulous!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this band..their energy, talent and ability to get the party dancing is incredible! They played for our son's wedding and we were blown away at how great the music was. Everyone was on their...
feet the entire time!
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Reviewed On 8/31/2023 by RJ W
This is the band you want at your wedding! Ben’s team brought huge energy all night long and our dance floor was packed from the moment they stepped on stage through the end of the night. After our wedding, we had everyone from friends to uncle...
s telling us that it was the best wedding band they’d ever seen. Ben’s team was collaborative in understanding our music preferences and learning a few special requests to make it an unforgettable night. We were also impressed with band’s high level of professionalism during the planning stages, while scheduling travel logistics, and on the big day. These guys know how to make your event shine. Do yourself a favor and lock this band in for your big day!
Reviewed On 7/02/2023 by Max M
Believe the hype, this is the best wedding band, ever. For our wedding we chose a 7 person band with Chance as our MC. These musicians are unbelievably talented and their stage presence is beyond fun to witness. By the time the dinner servic...
e concluded, there was not a single guest in their seat the remainder of the night. Their music catalog and choices were perfect. The band performed all of our requested songs to perfection as well and even allowed some surprise performances by the Groom and the Groom’s parents throughout the evening. This is a wedding band that can enhance any wedding event into the greatest live music party ever. We hope to run into members of this band when we are guests at other weddings, this is a vendor for your wedding you do not want to pass up on.
Reviewed On 5/02/2023 by Elissa J
We highly recommend Ben Mallare! We hired them for our wedding in San Clemente and had an 8 piece band for the reception, 2 strings for the ceremony and 2 Jazz musicians for the cocktail hour. This was their first time playing at our venue and ...
even with a last minute ceremony location change, everything went smoothly. The planning process also went extremely smoothly with special song requests and some last minute additions to the band. Our guests are still talking about how they were the best band they’ve ever heard at a wedding. We especially loved how they sang throughout the dinner portion. It made for a very intimate evening. We would easily hire them again and recommend you do too!
Reviewed On 1/14/2023 by Kevin H
We loved having the Ben Mallare Band at our wedding and would highly recommend them! We hired them for our wedding in Palm Dessert in November 2022 (8 piece band for reception and 2 musicians for ceremony) and everything about the experience wa...
s outstanding. They were extremely responsive and easy to work with throughout the planning process, and were very flexible to accommodate special requests. Day of, the musicians and vocalists were extremely talented and professional, and brought great energy and stage presence throughout the day. Our guests absolutely loved the band and were dancing all night long, with a number of guests telling us this was the best wedding band they had ever seen.
Reviewed On 11/20/2022 by Chris E
Ben Mallare Events absolutely crushed it at our wedding. We opted to use the band featuring Chance as the lead singer & MC, as well as some acoustic entertainment during our ceremony & cocktail hour. By the end of the night, every single weddin...
g guest commented on how much they enjoyed the live music throughout the evening. Many said it was the best wedding band they had ever seen. Chance was a true professional & the band was able to play a wide variety of music, ranging from classics to more modern music. I'd recommend them over & over again if you are looking for live entertainment.
Reviewed On 11/14/2022 by Max H
Run, do not walk, to book Ben Mallare and the Complete All-Stars featuring Chance. We had the absolute joy of working with Ben Mallare and his team for our wedding in August, and it was the best decision we made. Having a fantastic wedding band...
was a top priority for us--we love live music and can be pretty picky, and we wanted the dance floor to be packed. We were absolutely blown away, and so were our guests. They are the best wedding band we have ever heard, and many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to say as much! We were so impressed with not only their musical talent—vocal and instrumental—but also the energy and presence they brought to their performance. We so appreciate how professional everyone was, and how seamless it was to work with Ben and Andy in the planning process—they were both so responsive and helpful. Our only regret is that it all flew by so fast—we could have stayed on that dance floor until daylight the next day. They are SUCH a talented group.
Reviewed On 10/17/2022 by Charlie H
We danced our faces off at our wedding thanks to the Ben Mallare band. Honestly, my wife and I (and our guests) were completely blown away by the band. I felt like I was at a concert perfectly designed for us. The experience of working with the...
team, getting to select our favorite songs, was seamless and fun. Our first dance was completely epic thanks to the band. I just want to say thank you and I feel so lucky. This is definitely the band you want at your wedding if you want everyone to dance and have a great time!!
Reviewed On 10/07/2022 by Kristi B
The Ben Mallare team was amazing! They were great to work with leading up to our wedding and made all of our requests for the music and flow of the day happen, and with talented musicians. The dance band was so much fun and we got many complime...
nts from our guests. We would definitely recommend using Ben Mallare for your event !
Reviewed On 10/02/2022 by Shelley A
We can not say enough good about this band!! As self proclaimed "music snobs" we were very picky about the band we went with. We narrowed it down to 3 or 4 and did extensive research and calls with all. From the very beginning, these guys were...
so impressive. The professionalism, organisation and responsiveness was so appreciated - we knew then we were hiring professionals who care and want to deliver. All that remained amazing and then the night of the wedding they shone even more. Their music was amazing!!!! Every guest (every!) commented how great they were and everyone (young and old) danced all night. Even my dad who does not dance.. had the best time dancing up a storm! They were seamless with the toasts, announcements, time line too. I could keep going but they truly were 100% from beginning of the planning until after the wedding!!! They made our wedding!
Reviewed On 9/28/2022 by Leigh B
My husband did a lot of research on wedding bands, and we are so glad to have found Ben Mallare Entertainment. They were courteous and professional leading up to the big day and always took time to answer our questions. We weren't entirely sure...
how many pieces we wanted, so they walked us through different scenarios and recommendations to find the right fit. They also worked with us to ensure that our ceremony music began at the right place in the song (we didn't necessarily want all of them to start right at the beginning). Our reception was a true DANCE PARTY! They brought so much energy and life to the dance floor - our guests were out there all night and then some! Everyone has since consistently commented on how amazing our band was. They truly made it the dance party we wanted! Definitely hire Ben Mallare if you are looking for a band!
Reviewed On 8/10/2022 by John N
We booked the Ben Mallare Band for our wedding. Holy Moly, they were absolutely amazing. First, the process was incredibly smooth from start to finish. They provided detailed guides and questions to help ensure your event goes off without a hit...
ch. We also met (virtually) leading up to the event to make sure that we had every detail ironed out. Overall, the planning was wonderful. More importantly!!! The music was amazing! The band had a lot of energy, great songs, they really knew how to play to the crowd and keep everyone on their feet and having a good time. They were just phenomenal and extremely talented. I cannot recommend them enough! We literally got so many compliments on how good the band was from our guests.
Reviewed On 8/10/2022 by Mark S
The number one priority my bride and I wanted for our wedding was for a night full of dancing--not people begrudgingly on their feet, but truly having the best time on the dance floor. Ben Mallare absolutely delivered that for us. Since getting...
back from our honeymoon, the first thing people say to us is "that band you had was the best wedding band we've ever seen". If you are reading this review, don't waste another minute--book Ben Mallare--you'll be so glad you did. PS--they even learned a house/electronic song for us by request--they can truly do it all.
Reviewed On 8/01/2022 by Ricky L
The Ben Mallare Band took our wedding to the next level. They were fun and professional. Very easy to work with and of course sounded GREAT! They played songs from a wide variety of genres, made every transition in the wedding program seamle...
ss and 'read the room' perfectly for just the right amount of energy to bring. I had so many of my guests tell me how much they enjoyed the band's performance. We knew we wanted to have a live band to celebrate our long, long awaited wedding celebration. I reviewed 50+ LA bands' videos before I found them and ecstatic when we were able to book them. They have that full-band sound, and their performance was tight. Would highly recommend booking them for ANY event.
Reviewed On 7/19/2022 by Brittany M
We booked a band with Ben Mallare for our wedding and they did NOT disappoint! Andy Robbins was our coordinator, and he was extremely thorough and organized with everything. The band itself was AWESOME! We went with two vocalists, 2 horns, pian...
o, guitar and bass. The energy was incredible. They had their own lighting. The singers sounded fantastic. We were able to request up to 4 songs for them to learn. This band was amazing and had our guests boogying all night. Highly highly recommend!
Reviewed On 7/03/2022 by Jason N
This band is fantastic. We were lucky enough to have Chance and Samantha perform, and they were absolutely incredible. We're still getting compliments a month+ after our wedding about the two of them and the band overall. Our wedding was in ...
Carmel, CA, where top-notch bands are few and far between, but we were determined to find a great one, believing the right entertainment can make or break the night. We interviewed a few LA-based bands and ultimately settled on Ben Mallare, as they seemed the most in line with what we were planning -- a high-energy, high-quality, party-inducing band for us, friends, and family to have the night of our lives. Ben Mallare did not let us down and, in fact, exceeded our already high expectations. They performed acoustic music for our ceremony, recorded for our cocktail hour, and live vocals for our reception. All segments were perfect. Additionally, they were incredibly professional and responsive throughout our planning process. We would recommend them without reservation for anyone looking to plan the wedding of their dreams. Thank you, Ben, Andy, Chance, Samantha, and team!
Reviewed On 6/28/2022 by Jordan L
I am so incredibly lucky to have had the Ben Mallare band at my wedding. I cannot even begin to tell you the number of compliments we received not only the night of the wedding itself but even the weeks/months that followed the wedding. It was ...
extremely important to us to have a band that got people on their feet and stay on the dance floor the whole night, and the Ben Mallare band did not disappoint! They were extremely responsive and easy to talk to, and they had a wide selection of songs. From the ceremony, cocktail hour, to the reception everything was pure perfection. I can not recommend them enough!
Reviewed On 6/12/2022 by Jonah B
The Ben Mallare band was absolutely incredible. Our guests were raving all night about their energy, talent, and amazingly wide range of music. Through all of our research leading up to their choosing, we found them to be the most well rounded ...
and talented group of musicians in the wedding band circuit (you’ll find that a lot of the other bands sound very generic). The price point wasn’t nearly as outrageous as some other highly recommended bands — we also found them to be much more talented than some bands that were charging twice as much. They were very receptive to us guiding them through what kind of music we wanted played. They have an extensive song list, and we were able to make some special requests that made our night truly memorable. Our event also had an interesting and unorthodox flow, but the band was flexible and made everything happen without us having to worry at all. They’re not just your typical wedding band, but a wonderful group of talented musicians — we absolutely recommend them to everyone!
Reviewed On 6/02/2022 by Nick G
They were perfect, literally perfect. Through all our questions, requests, demands, inquiries, concerns, rescheduling, on and on and on, they were nothing but gracious, professional, prompt and courteous. Then they showed up and rocked the he...
ll out of absolutely everyone. My wife and I, and every single one of our guests, give them the highest praise possible. And the cherry on top, they let me get on stage and jam with them. We had Ben and his band, which we clearly highly recommend dishing out the extra money for and locking in. Perfect.
Reviewed On 5/27/2022 by Shah A
Having a memorable band was the #1 priority for us when we set about planning our wedding. Ben Mallare, Chance, and their band provided an absolutely amazing experience. Communication was super quick and easy, and they were very clear about the...
options available for how small or large of a band we wanted on our wedding day. We opted for Chance and a 10+ piece for the reception, and a smaller group for the ceremony. They were absolutely the best band I've ever experienced at a wedding - from the emotional songs during the ceremony to the high-energy conclusion for the reception, every song hit the spot. They learned the song we wanted for our first dance, and it was magical. The energy was perfect all night. Some of the older guests came up to us the next morning and told us the music and dancing made them feel like they were in their 20s again! If incredible live music is important to you for your special day, I can't more highly recommend Ben Mallare Entertainment. Thanks for making our wedding night so magical!
Reviewed On 4/25/2022 by Alexandra T
Ben Mallare and their team were excellent from start to finish throughout the wedding process. They communicated quickly and efficiently and most importantly they were excellent on the big day. They kept that party going and picked excellent so...
ngs. I would recommend them to any couple looking for a great band!
Reviewed On 4/15/2022 by Arnie F
“WHERE did you find this band?!”, “this is by far the best wedding band I’ve ever heard”, and “this band is so fun!” are a few of the many quotes we heard throughout our wedding night and the days since. The entire time, we were (and still are...
) so proud to share the Ben Mallare name and are so thrilled we could share our day with the All-Stars Band feat. Chance. Our wedding reception and the dance floor was really a highlight of our entire wedding weekend, and the band was world-class. We could go on and on about how much fun the dance floor was, how engaging the band was with weddinggoers, how great the music was, etc., but you should take all of that as an absolute given. Ben Mallare’s All Stars Band brings together truly talented, hard working and fun musicians, the perfect recipe for success. The rest of our review will go more into how easy and reliable the Ben Mallare team was to work with - really one of the most important parts for couples and planners to pull off a big and complex production with little stress. We came across Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment by pure luck and chance early in 2021 after our engagement. We knew music was going to be a very important part of our wedding weekend and we wanted the absolute best of the best. We searched up and down the entire west of Canada and the west coast of the U.S. for the most impressive wedding band we could find, and landed on Ben Mallare. We got to know Ben and his team as part of the onboarding / planning process, and have only the nicest things to say. Our wedding was in Banff, Alberta, Canada and we had a feeling the location could be a bit of a challenge for any band - but nope(!). The Ben Mallare team took care of everything, from travel, to lodging, to equipment, to sound, to production. For us, bringing in Ben Mallare and the All-Stars Band feat. Chance was literally as easy as going with a local band. We were so impressed with their execution and ease, and we had literally zero stress throughout the entire process. In addition to travel, the Ben Mallare team worked very well with our planner and producer, Lynn Fletcher Weddings. We had a very complex schedule, from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception with many minute-by-minute details worked out in advance. Everyone worked together so well, it was a very impressive sight to behold watching the symphony of vendors come together to pull off a magical weekend at the Banff Springs Hotel. The Ben Mallare team was a huge part of our weekend and contributed immensely to its success and our enjoyment (a personal THANK YOU to each and every one of the musicians and techs who came up, we loved having you(!)). We can’t wait to look back at our wedding photos, videos and think about all the happy memories we had on our wedding weekend. We will always smile and chuckle at the huge coup we all pulled off (with Ben Mallare’s help, of course) having such an incredible band come up to party with us at the Banff Springs Hotel. We also know that many of our guests will have that same memory, and we have only the highest recommendation for everything Ben Mallare.
Reviewed On 4/04/2022 by Katie and Dave L
I was so glad we found Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment - not only because of the talented musicians but throughout the entire planning process the team was always responsive, helpful and willing to adjust plans / terms as needed to accommoda...
te our requests. Ben Mallare's All-Stars helped make our wedding one for the books! Post-Wedding everyone kept remarking just how amazing the band was!
Reviewed On 3/29/2022 by Brittany H
Holy cow… AMAZING! We had a packed dance floor the whole night. They even took the time to learn couples first dance song, father daughter dance, and son and mother dance. Their energy is out of the ballpark. I would 10/10 recommend them for an...
ything!!
Reviewed On 1/05/2022 by Hillary A
Ben Mallare’s All-Stars helped make our wedding one to never forget! We were dead set on having a band rather than a DJ, and they exceeded our expectations. After listening to every wedding band in the area, we landed on Ben Mallare’s All-Stars...
. We chose a live duo for the ceremony, and an 8-piece band for the reception. We got SO many compliments and many people said it was the best wedding band they had ever heard - shout out to Becky and Gabriel for the killer vocals! Not to be overlooked, Andy and team were excellent in the planning and communication leading up to the day (over the course of two years no less). We felt very confident that the whole crew knew exactly where to be, which songs we really wanted to hear, and how to keep the party going! Have no doubt when booking Ben Mallare that you are setting yourself up for a fun and memorable event.
Reviewed On 11/30/2021 by Catie B
EASIEST DECISION EVER!! When booking our vendors, the band was the most important to us. We did so much research before booking Ben Mallare. We must have listened to every video of the band and all the different options they offer and we were s...
old right away! They offer so many different packages so it was super easy to customize to fit within our budget. Communication was a breeze with them! Every question I had they were quick to respond and I was able to customize the proposal as we went. We booked the Signature band with male+female vocals and they were PERFECT! Day of they were so professional and most importantly of all, they were FUN!! My family was dancing all night and my family is not a dancing family so this was huge. The band was engaging and kept the energy going all night! To this day, my friends and family are still raving about them! Everyone had such an amazing time and I can't thank Ben Mallare and his team enough for making our wedding day the best day ever! I will continue to refer them to anyone that is interested in having a live band for their wedding or any party!!
Reviewed On 11/11/2021 by Suzanne W
Planning a destination wedding is challenging...especially when the first time around had to be rescheduled b/c of Covid. And although we were familiar with all the great bands where we live, we could only go off of online reviews when looking ...
for a band in California. So even though reviews were all amazing, and the website is amazing, we were so nervous still b/c a band can make or break a party. To say we were beyond impressed would be an understatement. From the instrumentals for the ceremony, to the dinner music, then on to the "main" event of dancing, EVERYTHING was so perfect. There was not one thing I would have had them do differently. And they were seamless in their setup, etc. All of our crowd loved the band so much and couldn't stop talking about them and asking who they were! This band had everyone on the floor dancing and each song was so perfect! If you have questions about a band, look no further. The communication was brilliant, consistent and timely. There isn't anything they did that wasn't total perfection. It was the highlight of the wedding. Thank you Ben Mallare and team!!!
Reviewed On 10/04/2021 by Ashley J
Ben & team's performance was so far beyond anything we could have imagined! So many of our family members and friends who rarely dance at weddings could not resist joining the party on the dance floor (there was even a mid-dinner dance party be...
cause the music was so good and guests couldn't wait until dancing officially begun!!). The energy the band brought to the event made the night *SO* unforgettable, and I get chills thinking about our entrance. In the 2 days since our wedding, we have gotten nonstop compliments about how incredible the band was. On a practical note, we are particularly grateful for the band's responsiveness and flexibility. Due to COVID 19, and then California wildfires, we postponed our wedding 3x and changed venues; Ben and his team were enthusiastic in meeting these new circumstances. His professionalism put us at ease and we particularly appreciated his willingness to learn a few songs that were special to us (and bring in a vocalist fluent in Spanish for my husband and his mother's first dance).
Reviewed On 10/01/2021 by Heidy F
We are beyond happy we could get the Ben Mallare to entertain our wedding. Besides their outstanding performance, I loved that they replied promptly to all my inquiries and made all my requests come true. I had two songs for the first dance be...
cause we had an interracial wedding, and we wanted both of our cultures to be represented, and the engineering team made it a seeming transition. They arrived and set up early. I never heard a high pitch sound or microphone out tone during the entire wedding. Initially, I only hired them for the wedding reception. Still, as the event date got closer, I added the ceremony music and then even included jazz for the cocktail hour, and it was the best decision ever. When my husband walked down the aisle, he had to make a double-take to confirm the band was playing his song because he thought it was a recording, but it was Shay singing! My advice for any future bride or person that needs entertainment at their event is to make room in their budget to hire this incredible band. Flowers die quickly, and no one notices chargers, fancy table cloths, napkins, glasses, utensils, or any of that “fluff.” But everyone remembers a good time. Our guests said it was the most fun wedding they had been to and for weeks kept telling us we did a fantastic job choosing the band. It has been over a month, and I still find myself jumping with happiness while watching the videos and reliving dancing the entire night. Everyone, including my 7 and 8 months pregnant guests, were on the floor all night! Thank you so much, Chance and Shay our amazing vocalists, and the entire band. Also, Andy for all your help and quick replies.
Reviewed On 9/30/2021 by Elyse S
The most amazing wedding band! Thank you to Ben and the incredible band, for providing the best entertainment! We first heard the band at a friend’s wedding in California, and we knew we needed to have them. We had such a great experience booki...
ng for our wedding day. They were not only flexible and accommodating, but they even traveled to Arizona for our big day. Every person involved was responsive and easy to work with. They were helpful and understanding as we had to keep rescheduling our wedding due to COVID. I cannot imagine how hard it must have been for them in this industry, and yet they continued to make us feel like our wedding was the most important day for them each time we rescheduled. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we were late getting them song choices, and they still made it all happen for us! I’m forever grateful. The band was one of the most important things to us and our family, and they did not disappoint. They were engaging with the crowd and never let there be an empty dancefloor! The way they read the room and chose songs to fit our crew was incredible. We had the best time with them and couldn’t have imagined anything better! Our friends and family are still taking how about great Ben Mallare’s band is. I am forever grateful for you guys!
Reviewed On 9/24/2021 by Katie S
The amount of amazing feedback we received about Ben Mallare after our wedding was astonishing. Ben Mallare Events and Entertainment will turn your event into such an incredible and memorable celebration! The band was so talented and performed ...
our special requested songs perfectly. We also hired them for our ceremony and cocktail hour which made the whole music experience stress free. We highly recommend Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment to anyone looking to enhance their event with an amazing live band!
Reviewed On 9/23/2021 by Jason C
The Ben Mallare Band was absolutely amazing at our Wedding in August. They literally made the event a blast for everyone. The amount of guests that told us how amazing they were was off the charts. My wife and I highly recommend.
Reviewed On 9/09/2021 by Kristopher G
The band put on an incredible performance and were extremely professional. Our guests couldn't stop talking about them. Absolute blast! End your band search here.
Reviewed On 8/25/2021 by Rebecca M
The Ben Mallare Band was the absolute BEST - easy to work with, professional, and knows how to party. We danced the night away and our guests are still raving about the band! We would highly recommend hiring Ben Mallare for your next event. Tha...
nk you Ben, Andy and team for making our wedding unforgettable!! R&A
Reviewed On 8/24/2021 by Liz S
Ben Mallare and his band helped make our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding an event to remember! Not only were they the hit of the party, but they hung in with us through four pandemic postponements! We got rave reviews about their fun and en...
ergetic performance. Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 8/23/2021 by Jess M
Fantastic. What a great time! Lovely musicianship and professionalism, from the planning to the night of. We couldn't have had a better time with Ben Mallare Band. Highly recommend using Ben Mallare, whether the party is big or small they are t...
he best bet around. Thanks so much for a great night and easy planning. Can't thank you enough.
Reviewed On 8/19/2021 by T F
We hired The Ben Mallare Band | Complete All-Stars package for our Napa wedding. They were simply amazing; from the moment I contacted the band for information to the last song of our wedding celebration, they exceed all expectations. Our g...
uests were in their 40s and 50s so picking music that everyone can relate to is the crucial part of our wedding planning, so we were nervous, but the Ben Mallare Band assure that everything will be great. Indeed it was, the Ben Mallare Band delivered an incredible performance and our guests were in awe as they danced the night away. The selection of songs were perfect, we ended the night with our hearts full of joy, smiling from cheek to cheek, and partied like teenagers, we knew we experienced full contentment. Thank you!! T & C Frances Wedding Day 8.14.2021
Reviewed On 8/11/2021 by Sarah W
If you want an amazing band at your wedding, look no further! We could not have imagined a better band at our wedding, our guests never left the dance floor and continue to compliment us on how amazing our band was! We hired the All-Stars which...
provided such a versatile arrangement of instruments and vocals. Thank you for making our wedding so memorable!
Reviewed On 7/21/2021 by Scott S
There's no other way to put it: this band rocks. They're unbelievably talented, amiable and adaptable. We had countless guests come up to us just to compliment Ben & the band. They really made our wedding. We couldn't recommend them more.
Reviewed On 6/02/2021 by Marc T
The Ben Mallare Band and Andy were extremely accommodating in all of our requests for the evening. They were super helpful in making sure everything ran smoothly on the day of our wedding and played unbelievable music that had everyone dancing ...
until the venue had to shut it down. I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a fantastic band.
Reviewed On 5/07/2021 by Jenna S
Ben Mallare Entertainment (BME) exceeded all expectations and performed beyond our wildest dreams! BME played at our wedding in St. Michaels, MD in April 2021 and was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. It was the number one...
compliment from our guests – everyone LOVED them! We got an 8-piece band and were blown away by the quality of the performance. Both Ben and Samantha ROCKED it as lead vocalists! Ben Mallare has a gift for leading all the guests into creating a fun party atmosphere and kept everyone dancing and engaged all night long. We were a thrice-rescheduled COVID wedding and Ben and his planning team were engaged, supportive and sympathetic every step of the way. They are a well-oiled machine in terms of communication, logistics and noticing the small details. If you’re looking for the best of the best, a show-stopping band and a night to remember – book Ben Mallare Entertainment!
Reviewed On 3/16/2021 by Jon M
Look no further! Having the Ben Mallare Band really made our night special. Symeon was our main contact and he was so professional and communicative with us and our planner. He worked with our planner in rescheduling our wedding due to Covid, ...
and we were so glad to keep them as our band. You won't have any regrets with Ben Mallare Band.
Reviewed On 11/16/2020 by Heather M
I would give Ben Mallare the highest possible recommendation for event entertainment. They are lovely to work with. And the night of the event they were on time, efficient in setting up and beyond talented! From the time they started perform...
ing the dance floor was packed. They can play just about anything which appealed to young and old at our wedding. I definitely plan to use them again in the future!
Reviewed On 3/05/2020 by Kameron P
The Ben Mallare Band is truly amazing and worth every penny!!! We had our wedding in Maui, and The Ben Mallare Band was by far the best decision I made for our entire wedding! I had seen their YouTube clips and knew I had to have specifically B...
en sing at our wedding. His voice is amazing and the perfect pitch for any song. I also had two other female vocalists, a guitar, bass, and percussion. We requested a song by the Avett Brothers for our first dance, as well as a slow Taylor Swift song, and both were amazing!! The band judged the crowd perfectly and picked the perfect songs to play throughout the night that I couldn’t have picked better myself! Every time someone I know gets engaged I can’t refrain from calling them to tell them they have to have the Ben Mallare Band at their wedding because it will be the best decision they have ever made! I can’t wait until the day I get to hear them play again!
Reviewed On 3/04/2020 by Mackenna F
Ben Mallare band is the ultimate BEST! They made our wedding SO MUCH FUN!!! They're all so talented and pick fun songs for all ages to enjoy....all of our guest were on the dance floor! They're easy to work with and respond back within minutes....
I can't say enough good things about them!!!
Reviewed On 1/30/2020 by Joanna S
The Ben Mallare band MADE our New Years Eve wedding! They were so easy to communicate with and helped us create the wedding of our dreams. The performers were BEYOND talented and all of our guests are still raving about how much fun they had da...
ncing the night away. We hired the Ben Mallare band to play music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They learned a handful of unique songs we wanted to incorporate throughout the evening (one being "You Will be Found" by Dear Evan Hansen) and they absolutely nailed it! Their prices are incredibly fair for the insane talent they bring. I'd look no further and book them ASAP :)
Reviewed On 1/26/2020 by Pete J
We were thrilled to have hired Ben Mallare & Band for our wedding in October and couldn’t have been happier with their performance and professionalism. From the outset Ben and his coordinators were very responsive to any questions we had leadin...
g up to the day of. We asked for some last minute changes to song selections and they were more than happy to accommodate and played them perfectly. Their energy the entire night and ability to read the crowd was fantastic and kept people on the floor the entire time they were playing. We also used Ben as an MC which made for a seamless transition during the speeches and breaks. We received so many comments on how impressive their song selection range was and how lively they kept everything. When we saw family and friends over the holiday’s people were still commenting on how amazing the band was. Do yourself a favor and don’t overthink it – book Ben and his talented team for your special day!
Reviewed On 1/06/2020 by Abby M
When I first set out to find a band for our wedding, I was extremely overwhelmed. There were so many choices, each band had a different vibe, the quotes ranged significantly, and I was worried that in the end, I would be disappointed with my ch...
oice. I visited a few of the main wedding planning websites and started looking at their reviews when I came across the Ben Mallare Band. I LOVED their promotional material. It was current, exciting, the vocals and band were impressive but most importantly…everyone looked like they were having a blast (both band and wedding guests)! I reached out to Ben Mallare and heard back within a couple hours (which wasn’t my experience with multiple other bands I reached out to who never got back to me). I could tell he was a pro and he immediately made me feel at ease. My gut said I wouldn’t be disappointed, and my gut couldn’t have been more on point. Ben and his team made the entire process absolutely painless. He catered to special requests, always responded to my emails and calls in a timely manner and was just extremely pleasant to work with overall. Not to mention, I had ZERO wedding planning experience and he helped guide me regarding the timeline, song choices for father/bride & mother/groom dances, things to stay away from, etc. Our wedding day was even more perfect than I ever could have imagined due to the Ben Mallare Band…from the 4-piece jazz ensemble during the cocktail hour to the 16-piece band for the reception. They played a great mix of current hits, dance/pop, some throw backs and of course…those classic wedding songs everyone pretends to hate but secretly loves! Everything from their wardrobe to energy to various vocal styles was perfect. To this day, our friends and families still tell us how impressed they were with the band and that it was the best part of the wedding. I can’t remember a single second when the floor was not packed with people dancing. In a nutshell, you can’t go wrong with this band. Look no further and scratch that part off your wedding to-do list. You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed On 12/30/2019 by Catherine F
The Ben Mallare Entertainment group was just excellent for all our wedding ceremony sound and reception entertainment needs! Ben’s group is very professional and responsive through the planning process. They provided us with exactly what we nee...
ded for the ceremony including speakers, a microphone stand, and handheld and lapel microphones. During the reception, we specifically had the All-Stars group with Rebecca and Gabriel as our lead singers. Because we planned our wedding from the East Coast, we needed to make our wedding band decision based on the Ben’s provided video examples. We were already confident that this group would be awesome from the videos, but on the day of, they well exceeded our expectations. They played such a great selection of background music during the dinner, did a fantastic job MC-ing, and absolutely killed the dancing part of the evening! Many of our guests (and of all ages) came up to us during the reception saying this wedding band was one of the best they had seen/heard. Our guests were extremely impressed by the wide repertoire of songs and music styles they could play. Further, our guests were having so much fun dancing they boo-d the early shuttle back to the hotel which is just a testament to how this group knows how to get your wedding guests wanting to dance and celebrate all night.
Reviewed On 12/09/2019 by Klaudia E
We couldn’t be happier with the Ben Mallare Band. All the important things you stress about were a breeze - they were on time, professional, full of energy and made our day something to remember. Our guests are still talking about how fun the ...
band was! The dance floor was never empty and everyone was bummed when we had to kill the music. Both the live band and DJ were phenomenal and all-around talented musicians. They know how to blend throwbacks, classics and new-hits together so everyone can enjoy the dance floor. Also, our wedding brought together two different cultures, and they made the entire day feel seamless and authentic (plus, they were great about welcoming all our customs, games, etc.) It was all so much fun and they played a huge part in setting the mood - we just wish the music kept going and we had more time with these guys. Recommend to everyone!
Reviewed On 11/10/2019 by Sean M
The Ben Mallare Band was THE best investment we made in our wedding day!! The atmosphere a live band brings to an event is second to none, and then you add the talent of the Ben Mallare Band and you’ve got the best night of your lives!! We were...
beyond impressed with their covers of the songs we requested for our first dance, father-daughter, and mother-son dances, they were done beautifully and flawlessly. They kept our guests on the dance floor ALL night and we got asked over and over again for their contact info. Honestly, I wish we could get married again and hire them a second time, it was that fun!! Do yourself a favor and stop looking for anyone else and book these amazing talented musicians, it’ll be the best investment you make in your wedding day.
Reviewed On 11/07/2019 by Jessica N
We hired the Ben Mallare Allstars Band and they were AMAZING!!! Being a wedding coordinator myself I know how important the music and entertainment is - this is what will make a great wedding an unbelievable one which was exactly what ours was...
and so much so because of the talent, energy and passion of the band! Our guests are still talking about "the best band ever" and my husband and I unable to sleep as we are just buzzing over here on Cloud 9! Additionally, they were so friendly, responsive and on top of it leading up to the wedding (something also VERY important!) You will not have a single regret booking them and they are 1,000% worth the investment for what will soon be the best and most memorable day of your life!
Reviewed On 10/18/2019 by Jessica B
The absolute best band for your wedding, our guests couldn't have had more fun. Ben and team made all of the planning extremely easy, and even accommodated us having live guitarists for the ceremony, full band for the reception, and even a dj f...
or the late night. We had multiple people ask us for the band's contact info during the wedding, as people were absolutely impressed with the performance. Everything was perfect - the instruments, the singing, the constant dancing atmosphere. People couldn't pull themselves away from the dance floor. We can't say enough good things about this entire team.
Reviewed On 10/12/2019 by Caitlin W
This band was--hands down--one of the best parts of our wedding! The quality of the music was exceptional and even my husband--who is a musician himself--had only good things to say. If you want a band that can pretty much perform anything, go ...
with them! We had Stefan and Samantha perform at our wedding and couldn't have been happier. Music aside, this group goes out of the way to make your day special and stress-free. They were so professional and communicative as we tried to figure out the location logistics. They learned our favorite song and performed for our first dance, which is such a special memory. Another favorite memory was the last dance song. From the speeches, they must have figured out that we met in Boston. They surprised us and finished the night with "Sweet Caroline." Our guests went absolutely crazy and the guest videos of everyone dancing to that song are some of the best mementos from that night. Thank you to everyone we worked with! You guys rock.
Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Christina F
Ben Mallare was a pleasure to work with, as he was super responsible to emails and made us feel as though we were in good hands! We were fortunate enough to have Chantry and his band play at our wedding reception. Talk about INCREDIBLE! They kn...
ow how to get the party started and keep it going all night! Everyone raved about how AMAZING they were and we could not agree more! We highly recommend them :)
Reviewed On 10/01/2019 by Mika V
Ben and his team were absolutely amazing! They were a huge help throughout the whole planning process. We had multiple locations for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception and they were willing to help with everything! On the actual ...
day of the event they exceeded all our expectations. For cocktail hour they did an acoustic set with part of their band, for dinner they did a classic set, and then for the reception they absolutely killed it with a wide variety of music for everyone!! It was so great to have an endless variety of music. Throughout the WHOLE night and after the wedding everyone complemented us on how amazing the band was and one of the best bands they have experienced at a wedding. I cannot recommend Ben and his team more!!
Reviewed On 9/13/2019 by Samantha B
Absolutely loved The Ben Mallare Band. They sounded amazing, our only disappointment was that it had to stop! I had booked them from just watching all of their videos and content on instagram. I am certain that all of their musicians and singer...
s are incredibly talented! They will even learn a few songs for you that are not on their list. Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 9/10/2019 by Brittany B
My husband & I can't speak more highly of Ben & his wonderful team. After attending a friend's wedding that had a band, we decided we absolutely NEEDED a band for our special day too! Ha :) When we started searching for a band in the California...
area, we had no idea what to do or what we were looking for. Long story short -- We stumbled upon Ben Mallare & we couldn't be more grateful. From start to finish, the whole team has been a dream to work with. On our wedding day, we wanted acoustic / live music during our ceremony & cocktail hour; every song that was played & sang was beautiful. Then, it was party time! During the reception, family & friends were dancing the WHOLE time & couldn't stop talking about how awesome the live music was. Both of us LOVE to dance & have a good time -- Choosing Ben Mallare and his band was one of the best decisions we made, hands down. Screaming a special shout out to Andy Inglat, who was our lead band member!!! THANK YOU all so much, from the bottom of our hearts! B & L.
Reviewed On 9/04/2019 by Christopher A
The Ben Mallare band was just amazing! They were so easy to work with! We had to make some requests for our unique situation and they were willing to do whatever it took to make our day just as we envisioned. The music was fabulous! We received...
tons of compliments about how amazing the band was! They felt the vibe of our party and kept the dance floor crowded all night long! Their professionalism and musical talents are both top notch!
Reviewed On 8/30/2019 by Shana G
We hired Ben Mallare Signature Band plus horns for our wedding in July and we couldn't be happier! I cannot tell you how many guests came up to us to tell us how amazing our band was. Ben kept everyone dancing all night with back to back hits !...
We are still so blown away by the band's musicianship, professionalism, and overall performance - we hope someone we know hires him so we can see them perform again! In all honesty, Ben and his team were outstanding from start to finish. They nailed our first dance song that we asked them to learn, they handled all our questions leading up to the big day, and truly made our reception a night to remember. Thank you Ben and the band!!
Reviewed On 8/29/2019 by Grant S
Ben Mallare’s band performed at my wedding in June for the ceremony and reception. All my guests were impressed. Talented musicians. Charismatic. Fun. Adaptive. Spot on timing and transitions. You take a bow and they end the song and transition...
to next. Great MC. Thank you Stefan and band! Great coordination too. They were able to accommodate a unique venue layout no problem. Hand in glove process. Made the wedding great!
Reviewed On 8/29/2019 by Grant S
Ben Mallare’s band performed at my wedding in June for the ceremony and reception. All my guests were impressed. My wife’s boss wants to book them for a future corporate event. Talented musicians. Charismatic. Fun. Production quality performanc...
e that adapts to the situation…makes your first dance look like a TV show level production with spot on timing and transitions. You take a bow and they end the song and transition to next. Great MC. Great coordination. They were able to accommodate a unique venue layout for the stage no problem. Hand in glove process. BOOK BEN MALLARE!!
Reviewed On 7/24/2019 by Erica R
Ben Mallare and his LA team were amazing for our wedding. Even the venue coordinator said (before the wedding) “I heard them during soundcheck and they were great!”. They got our guests dancing all night long and pumped up our guests. They sou...
nded awesome, we’re reasonably priced, and super easy to work with in the planning process. Definitely recommend them :)
Reviewed On 7/23/2019 by Jamie S
When my husband and I spoke about what our non-negotiables were for our wedding a band was one of them. We had been to nearly 30 weddings together before our own and loved the energy a great band brought to the party. We were so thankful that o...
ur planner for Ben Mallare for us, because they were a hidden gem. They learned new songs that we had wanted for the ceremony and for first dances. We danced the entire evening including the time they spent packing up their equipment at the end of the night! They read the crowd and kept people on the dance floor during the reception, which is exactly what we wanted. The next day at our farewell brunch and even to this day we have friends and family comment on how amazing the band was and all we can say is, “Yeah, we know. They were the best.”
Reviewed On 7/15/2019 by Jenelle R
The Ben Mallare band is amazing!! They made our night so special, from the acoustic guitar at the ceremony, to the cocktail hour acoustics and the full band playing all night at the reception- they nailed it. Everyone was on the floor dancing h...
aving a great time and the band kept the energy up the whole night. We are so over the moon happy having the Ben Mallare Band at our wedding. It was magic.
Reviewed On 5/17/2019 by Rebecca P
Ben Mallare and his talented group was a HUGE hit at our wedding. They got everyone dancing the entire time. Guests are still raving about it over a month after our wedding. They played music that was good for all ages too. Ben was super easy t...
o work with leading up to the wedding too. He responded to all inquires very quickly, which is so helpful when planning a wedding. I would hire them again in a heart beat!
Reviewed On 4/04/2019 by Dana M
BEST BAND HANDS DOWN!! We had Ben +10 becuase we wanted ALL the horns for the reception and they did not disappoint! Not only did the reception blow the mind of all the guests- it was truly a show, the ceremony was what really put it over the ...
edge for me. They also included for us 3 musicians to do a live acoustic set for our ceremony which allowed for the most magical walk down the isle. Every one of our guests was up dancing the entire night and were asking us how we found the band. I already have had another guest of mine book them for their wedding in September!
Reviewed On 3/16/2019 by Jill B
We booked Ben Mallare’s All Star Band for our wedding and we cannot say enough good things! When we were looking around at different bands the first thing that made us choose Ben Mallare was his responsiveness! He was so easy to communicate wit...
h and always offered his honest opinion to help us decide what size band we needed etc. Throughout the whole process his team was great even through some base access issues due to the wedding being held on a naval base. They were amazing the day of the wedding! We wanted both a band and a DJ and they seemlessly transitioned and read the crowd to play songs that everyone wanted to dance to. As the bride I never had to worry about the band or DJ the whole night they just kept playing one great song after the next. Would highly recommend the Ben Mallare Band!!
Reviewed On 3/07/2019 by Vinny L
Stop wasting time scouring the Internet for the right live band and just book The Ben Mallare Band. Trust us! If you need more convincing, then here's our full review... A fun, memorable wedding usually comes down to a few things...the venue,...
the bar and the music. My wife and I were extremely lucky to have found Ben Mallare and his band and even more fortunate to have been able to book them for our wedding in Palm Springs, CA. Communication with them leading up to, during and after the event was always seamless. Their rates were right in line with other options, even lower than some bands that were nowhere near the same quality but still proposed higher prices. And, most importantly, their ability to perform all types of music to keep everyone out of their seats was second to none. Having been to well over 30 weddings, we can honestly say that Ben and his band were the best live group we've seen and were worth every single dollar and minute we spent booking them. The first thing our guests tell us about the experience they had at our wedding is always "Wow, the band was amazing!" Your guests will say the same thing too, we have no doubt about that. Thank you to Ben and his team for making our day even more special than we thought it would be. We'll never forget it.
Reviewed On 3/07/2019 by Kate S
Ben Mallare & band made our wedding more amazing than we could have ever imagined! The band created such a wonderful and fun energy for the entire night! Every song we requested was played to perfection and the dance floor was packed all night ...
long! We used band members for the ceremony and cocktail hour as well and it was perfect. Every song we wanted was played and it made the special moments so memorable. Our guests are still raving about the band and how fun the wedding was! Ben was professional, polite and accommodating throughout the entire booking and planning process as well. We could not have asked for a better experience! I highly recommend Ben Mallare Band!
Reviewed On 12/11/2018 by Jacqueline S
Ben Mallare and his band were fantastic at our wedding! Our family and friends were very impressed by how great they sounded and the range of different songs they could do. Ben was very prompt to communicate since we first booked him up until t...
he day of our wedding. Their crew was very professional and I was quite impressed with how much attention they paid to the set up and continual sound quality throughout. We had requested a couple of our favorite songs to be played and hearing them live was incredible. We also had the band play instrumental acoustics for our processional. We loved the way it turned out. It will be a while before we ever get to throw a party like that in the future, but I would definitely hire them again or recommend them to any friends or family looking for a live band. So happy we decided to go with them!
Reviewed On 12/01/2018 by Traca M
Thank you so much to Ben Mallare & Entertainment for the incredible performance on our wedding day! The band couldn’t have been any better - they beat our wildest expectations and then some! Our families, wedding parties and guests have mention...
ed the band as the highlight of the reception! Andy and the band kept the crowd moving, and played the perfect balance of songs with a seamless transition. The highlight for us was that they learned the songs closest to our hearts. We will never forget that first dance! Not to mention...they flew from LA to Breckenridge, CO for our wedding and were so professional and easy to communicate with the whole time. We would recommend them a thousand times over to anyone looking for THE BEST wedding band.
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Ilana S
Ben Mallare was a pleasure to work with! Ben is attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best wedding possible. Evan's Band (part of the entertainment group) sounded amazing, were upbeat, and brought the fun to...
our wedding! They honored all our special requests for both the ceremony and the reception. Evan has a beautiful voice along with Jennifer and the other talented musicians. We would HIGHLY recommend them and have already had guests reach out to us for to book the band!
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Matthew G
Ben Mallare and his band were beyond what we expected. Our guests had such an amazing night that we were getting compliments weeks after. One of our guests accidentally bumped into a piece of equipment and broke it. Ben took care of everythi...
ng through insurance without my wife and I even noticing. Highly recommend.
Reviewed On 10/12/2018 by Tanya G
Ben Mallare and Band were absolutely amazing to work with. We had no issues whatsoever, they were on time and extremely talented. We would recommend them to any couple looking for a band to add value to their special day. We loved how Ben MC'd ...
the flow of the night and I (the bride) event got to play "Livin on a Prayer" on the drums. Our guests danced until the very last song and that's all I could have asked for.
Reviewed On 10/12/2018 by Ryan A
Ben and the band ROCKED it. Ben (the MC for the evening) made sure the event ran smoothly from start to finish. The venue was tricky in terms of size and sound but Paul (sound/tech) was able to accommodate perfectly, keeping the sound levels an...
d energy just right throughout the event. And that's to say nothing of the band--two sets of nonstop hits that kept the energy up and the dance floor full. Comments from guests were along the lines of, 'love the song selection!', 'I can't believe they've played 6 songs straight in a row--and I haven't stopped dancing!' and 'this is the best wedding band I've ever seen!' Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 9/12/2018 by Suzanne G
There are so many key decisions to be made when planning an event. If we had to do it all over again there is only ONE thing we would do differently. We would save all the hours we spent searching for our band and we would simply contact Ben ...
Mallare and ask: What dates do you have open? Great, we’ll plan around you!! This was absolutely the most fun we have ever had dancing to live music and it was our own wedding reception! A month later our guests are still talking about the band and asking how to find them for their own events! Even the venue personnel were taking note as they said they had not seen a reception band as great as this, ever! In addition to being an incredibly talented performer, Ben is the consummate professional who surrounds himself with the best musicians in the business. He was super responsive from initial contact, a pleasure to talk to and most importantly captured every detail we requested for our event. Andy Inglat was our lead vocalist and we cannot stop raving about him! He lead the most amazing band all evening including stellar lead guitar/vocals, bass, female vocals, drums, keys, horn that we had requested. His diverse vocals covered such a wide range of songs and sounds perfectly it blew us all away. Initially the band played a background vibe during our cocktail hour, then absolutely outstanding music during our dinner service and ultimately rocked it for the high energy dance hours. Andy knew exactly how to read the crowd and the situations for perfect song selection. He was super appealing on stage and together with the other musicians who were all incredibly talented, they brought so much energy to their performance that it was contagious! Our recommendation - don’t waste your valuable time agonizing over other band options or hesitate until someone else books your event date with Ben and you miss out. Just do it. (We can’t say thank you enough, Ben!!!!)
Reviewed On 9/04/2018 by cole w
These guys are the best. I 100% recommend them to anyone looking for a live band to play their wedding or event. They play to the crowd and handle everything with perfection and professionalism. They are nice and truly made our big day that muc...
h better. We had the Stefan Poole band play our big day and they crushed it. Ben Mallare himself handled all of the logistics and planning and he was awesome and took all of the stress out of the experience for us. Can't wait for my friends to start getting married so I can push for Ben Mallare and crew to play those gigs as well!
Reviewed On 8/22/2018 by Eva K
When planning a destination wedding, it becomes difficult to make decisions about everything, since you are not there to see, listen, feel, taste and touch many of the options available to you. When we hired Ben and his band for my daughter's w...
edding in Maui, it was not any different, we didn't hear them live, we didn't see them perform, we went by the vibe and the connection we had from their online videos and read a large number of the positive reviews they had in various sites. We had searched for months, got many recommendations, reviewed many online videos and eventually decided on Ben Mallare Band. Once we signed our agreement, everything went through so very smoothly. Unbelievable responsiveness and flexibility from Ben to accommodate our requests, so far we were feeling good about having made the right decision. But we still had not seen them live, so the jury was still out! Then came 8/10/2018, the day of the wedding, our guests gathered from New York, Los Angeles, DC, Connecticut, New Zealand, Australia, UK, just to name a few, at Andaz Maui in Wailea and when the band started to play, they just blew us away. They sounded so so so very amazing, sooooo much better than the videos we had reviewed. Ben's voice has an incredible range and the entire band is so well coordinated. Song after song after song, all sounded phenomenal. They nailed every single song, even those they had to learn at our request. Our guests, one after another, kept asking us about the band, where did we find them, how did we find them, who recommended them? Even the event manager at Andaz, who has witnessed many, many weddings, mentioned several times how amazing the band was. They are a sensational band and would recommend them over and over again and would hire them in a heartbeat when we plan another event. We had Ben + female vocal, guitar, base, keyboard, drums, sax and trumpet!
Reviewed On 8/10/2018 by Hannah F
I only wish I could give the band a higher score!! Ben was so accommodating and responsive from the first moment that I reached out. Seriously--like emailing back in less than 5 minutes. It was remarkable. We had Stefan's band for our wedding a...
nd it was the best choice we could have made. From the minute they started playing guests were raving about how good they were, and weeks after our wedding, they still haven't stopped! The band made the entire event. They set up in multiple locations for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. At one point during the cocktail hour my Dad said, "the recording sounds really good" not realizing that it was the band playing and I had to tell him that no, it wasn't a recording, the band was just that good! Stefan had a great energy, and my maid of honor and I had a blast dancing on stage towards the end of the party. We loved dancing the night away and I only wished our venue could have let us stay for longer so we could keep the party going. Trust the reviews and simply book this band. Don't look back, you won't regret it.
Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2018
Thanks so much for the kind words, Hannah!
Reviewed On 7/14/2018 by Claudia H
The band is the one that can make or break your wedding night. They are the ones that provide the entertainment. Ben and his band will definitely keep your guests wanting more! Everyone raved about how good the band was and the dance floor was ...
never empty. They were incredibly fun and so talented! Ben and the female singer were AMAZING. The musicians were also wonderful, and even the sound quality of their sound system was good! They make everything so easy for you. Their list of songs is endless and they sing them all WELL! We were so glad to have booked them for the wedding. I highly recommend them for yours!
Reviewed On 7/13/2018 by Carlye D
We used Stephan's Band for my wedding, 2 weeks ago. They were absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! The only complaint I have was that we had to end! The singers were incredible. Me feet were hurting for DAYS afterwards because I was dancing so much! I aske...
d my husband if we can get married again so we can have an excuse to have the band! Every single guest is still telling us, 2 weeks later, how incredible the band was. Originally we were going to go with a DJ because it was the more affordable choice but after watching videos of Stephan's Band I knew we HAD to have them. They worked with us on our budget and let us customize that pieces we wanted. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
Reviewed On 6/23/2018 by Alexa B
We cannot say enough good things about Ben Mallare, Stefan, and everyone from their team. I do want to highlight four things that really struck me: First and foremost the band is sounded incredible. I was beyond impressed with their musiciansh...
ip, energy, and professionalism. I highly recommend Stefan as a lead singer and Samantha as your female pipes! Secondly, Ben is incredible as the leader of this operation. He is super responsive and professional. Even when there was a potential issue arose, Ben solved the issue in a beyond satisfactory way. Thirdly, the band’s flexibility was everything that we hoped for. They can learn up to four songs and played them to perfection. They have an impressive diversity in their repertoire, which satisfied the youths and the conservative grandparents (no small feat!!) Finally, we want to make a note on the value. Initially we had budgeted less for music at the venue. We had to think long and hard if we wanted to reallocate the budget to get these guys... and we strongly believe it was worth every penny. The band added to much to every stage of our wedding. The ceremony music (they played my wife’s walk down song live & acoustic!) to MCing the grand entry and speeches, and the music during the reception were all incredible. I cannot articulate enough the value they added to our wedding day! TLDR; Totally worth it!! Book them!! Request Stefan & Samantha!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2018
Andrew and Alexa, thank you so much for these very kind words. It was our pleasure to contribute to your special day, and I'll be sure to pass along your words to Stefan & the whole crew. Congratulations to both your families, stay well, and we...
hope to see you again in not-so-distant future!
Reviewed On 5/28/2018 by David T
We hired Stefan Poole Band (with female vocalists and horns) for our wedding and they were amazing! During the planning stage, they responded to any of our questions quickly and helpfully, and were very flexible with our schedule. They learned ...
the songs for the father/daughter and mother/son dances and played them excellently, then per our request they learned "Bye Bye Lil Sebastian" from Parks n Rec which closed out the night in awesome fashion. I'm still getting compliments about them weeks after the wedding, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band.
Reviewed On 5/20/2018 by Kristine D
If you are reading this review and are debating whether to hire Ben Mallare or someone else, save yourself the time and hire them! Ben was wonderful to work with since Day 1. They were extremely flexible with our requests and accommodations, as...
last minute as they were. EVERYONE at our San Francisco wedding loved them, and they went above and beyond for what they were hired to do. They were fun, talented, professional, and definitely worth the affordable cost. There was NO stress involved with working with them, NO hidden costs, NO regrets or issues. Thank you Ben and Stefan for a wonderful night! Stefan especially was an amazingly talented MC, and wonderful performer. They put up with my mom's last minute and somewhat drunk request for her and my dad to sing/perform the last song of the night. The band not only allowed it, but was able to perform drums and backup guitar for a song that was not even in their set list! (It was Unchained Melody, and the band + my mom and dad knocked it out of the park!) Thank you again!
Reviewed On 4/26/2018 by Caroline B
They are simply THE BEST! I can't imagine having had a better band!!!!! My whole family is still raving about them! Seriously, AMAZING! If you're reading this, BOOK THEM NOW!
Reviewed On 3/12/2018 by Michelle G
Ben and the band were AMAZING! They did a fantastic job in reading the music interests of our guests and their transitions from one song to the next were flawless. They are so professional and a world class act. So friendly, so easy, so accommo...
dating!
Reviewed On 1/10/2018 by Bryan b
Best decision we ever made was hiring Ben Mallare. My Wife and I were married last month and having a band at our wedding was top on our to do list, finding the right back was the task. I found Ben online and I was very interested. After meet...
ing with him, I knew this is the band we wanted. We knew he would provide us exactly what we were looking for. He and his band are very professional and absolutely amazing. Besides my wife, they were the hit of the wedding. Ben and group brought SO much energy and knew the right songs to sing at the right times. Our dance floor was NEVER empty and everyone had the best time. He fed off the crowd and knew exactly how to make it a memorial event. Ben was also our MC and he couldn't have done a better job. I recommend Ben and group with full confidence you will not be disappointed, trust me, this will take your event to the next level. I cant tell you enough how happy we are we hired Ben Mallare. Stop searching and hire him now! Ben, thank you for making our wedding, the best night of our lives. -Bryan
Reviewed On 11/21/2017 by Tammy D
Fun band to work with! We received lots of compliments from our guests.
Reviewed On 10/08/2017 by Catherine F
Ben Mallare and his band was absolutely phenomenal. We are still getting compliments about how great the music was. They made our wedding so fun! He responded quickly up until the wedding and made communication seamless. The band’s energy was ...
contagious and everybody was on the dance floor all night. They are so talented. I would definitely recommend them 100% for your big day.
Reviewed On 10/06/2017 by Linda S
I booked the Andy Inglat band for my summer wedding in San Diego. I had the pleasure of working with Ben Mallare during my wedding planning, that he ended up being my fave vendor to collaborate with. From the initial contact of requesting for a...
quote, he was very professional and he always responded to my emails right away. After seeing several video samples of his band and the sample sets listed on his website, I knew I had made the RIGHT DECISION! Ben is very tech-savvy and organized, and about a couple months before your BIG day, he'll send you a Google Word doc to input all your music preferences from the grand entrance, first dance, garter toss, bouquet toss, cake cutting, to "MC Notes" and the "Timetable" for the schedule of events. I wanted something classy, but energetic at the same time. And the Andy Inglat Band did just that! I had the "Small But Mighty" package, which consisted of 3 people: the lead singer, drummer, and base player. But honestly, it sounded like a 10-piece band! That's how incredible they were! Andy was the lead singer and did such an AMAZING job!!! Andy was very versatile, as I had instructed for the Standards to be played (Dean Martin, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra) for the cocktail half-hour and luncheon part of the reception. During open dance, he easily transformed my reception into a dance party, where my dance floor seemed to always be packed, playing the top 40 (Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell) along with some 80's (Michael Jackson)! They do cater to their clients' preferences. They even learned 6 songs for us based on our input. The transition from one song to another was seamless. And I loved how Andy incorporated my name (the Bride) into the song, "Brown Eyed Girl," as that was an awesome surprise! Practically every guest came up to us saying how GREAT the band was and asked where did I find them. We would definitely hire them again in a heartbeat! It was THE BEST DECISION we made and am so happy we chose the Andy Inglat Band for our wedding and you will too!!! We wouldn't have had it any other way. They truly did create the energetic, but unforgettable wedding day that we wanted! Thank you so very much!
Reviewed On 9/30/2017 by Tracy O
How do I begin to convey how amazing Ben and his team is?! From first correspondence to the last dance—he was so professional, talented, and SO FUN! We had a pretty complex venue to navigate with the different ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, a...
nd dancing areas, and he executed flawlessly. His music was perfect for every part of the evening, and he had every wedding guest dancing the night away! I had quite a few friends ask for Ben's information so they could recommend him to their fellow engaged friends, because he honestly provides the best entertainment any bride could ask for!!
Reviewed On 9/07/2017 by Meredith W
Wow, if you want your guests having the time of their lives on the dance floor, then you need to book with Ben. First off, his communication was so impressive. They were incredibly flexible and willing to accommodate our requests even last minu...
te! We had Andy Inglat as the lead singer and he was phenomenal. Their sound is way better live than I ever could have imagined. We even had them play a Texas country song for our first dance and they nailed it. Having them play at our wedding was definitely a highlight and something I'd say was WELL worth the money.
Reviewed On 9/05/2017 by Gina N
We could not have found a better band to have on our wedding day! Having great live music was a must for our day and I was so thankful to search to the ends to find Ben. He was so responsive, friendly and easy to coordinate with. We needed a s...
trictly acoustic set up (per the venue) for ceremony, cocktail hour and dancing. Ben, guitar and hand drum was all we needed! It's hard to find a modern acoustic band that isn't bluegrass and Ben was incredible and reassured me playing acoustic wouldn't be a hurdle to worry about. He and his band members nailed the sound I envisioned for my event and we had endless compliments from guests. The highlight was ending the night playing/singing around the bonfire...*swoon*. I could go on forever about Ben and his band, but I promise you will not be disappointed if you book them for your day! Many thanks to them for sharing their talents and sharing our day (and a few after party drinks) with us. It was a pleasure to have you in Denver!
Reviewed On 8/15/2017 by tawny P
Ben was so laid back and easy to work with. He flew up to Seattle to perform at our wedding. They had their whole band set up outside where the dance floor was and halfway through the ceremony it started to rain. My wife and i had a moment of p...
anic because we love dancing and that was the most important part of the ceremony for us. Ben and his team were quick on their feet and moved everything inside and within minutes created another dance floor. They saved our wedding night! He was so great at adapting and making the most of an unforeseen situation! The wedding turned out even better than we could have imagined. We highly recommend them if you love an energetic MC and a fun and engaging performer.
Reviewed On 8/04/2017 by Suzan D
We hired Ben and his group for our Cinco de Mayo party based on his numerous videos I'd viewed and his willingness to accommodate not only our special music requests, but the number of band members I wanted as well. Absolutely loved!!! the enti...
re 9 piece group and additional staff members. The 4 vocalists were incredible, the musicians outstanding​, and the percussionist added the perfect touch to complete the total package. Their entire performance far exceeded my expectations and surpassed any of their online videos I'd seen. Ben was so easy to work with and an incredibly charasmatic, electric performer with non-stop energy!! I've never had so many of my guests saying "Where did you find this group? They're Amazing!" I highly recommend Ben and his group. You won't be disappointed! Thanks Ben for making my party such a special event!
Reviewed On 8/03/2017 by Megan Z
We could not have been happier with choosing Ben Mallare and his band. They performed for our wedding in Northern California. From the first communication, Ben was very responsive.. he will email you back in 5 minutes. Every time. We didn't get...
a chance to see the band live before the wedding so we were hoping for the best. And we were not disappointed! Our guests of all ages raved about the band and song selection. They even performed my personal request of "Africa" by Toto and sounded amazing. The dance floor was never empty unless the band was on a break! I hope to attend another wedding or function with these guys performing!!
Reviewed On 8/02/2017 by Larry C
There are simply no words to describe how incredible Ben Mallare and his band members were for our wedding: it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There is a reason why they have such high marks - it's because they care about the music,...
care about the guests, care about feedback, and genuinely care that every single person attending our wedding walked away with their mind blown at how good the music and entertainment was at the event. From the first moment we spoke with our wedding planner and Ben, we knew we were in good hands. His professionalism and attention to detail showed how well-rounded he was, and how good a musician he was at the same time. He gave us so many helpful suggestions that molded and shaped our event in such a positive way. And, not to mention, his voice is extraordinary -- we LOVED listening to him at our wedding because it felt like we merged a live concert with all of our friends and family with a group of incredibly talented musicians. Ben was also kind enough to let me and a close friend of mine play a few tunes on their instruments to please the crowd -- when we least expected it, the band jumped on it and joined us, creating this magical moment that our guests have been talking about nonstop since the event. I can wholeheartedly say that from the music played at the ceremony, all through the very last encore, Ben Mallare and his talented group of musicians made our wedding the most memorable, wonderful occasion -- we are already thinking about having our vows renewed just so we can do it all over again!! Thank you Ben Mallare & all of your band members for showing us that you cared and for inspiring us with your music.

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