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Ben Mallare
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Bespoke detail meets sparkling fun. 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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- Ben MallareCEOBorn and raised in Annapolis, Maryland, Ben founded Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment in 2014 and has performed for countless weddings, private and corporate celebrations in the years since. Ben splits his time between New York and Los Angeles and is daddy to three little pups: Milo, Jetty, and Dax.
- Toft WillinghamTechnical DirectorToft Willingham has been an entertainment industry professional since 2006. He has performed more than one thousand concerts across the nation and produced over thirty five albums. Toft joined the Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment team in 2018 and has helped facilitate events for clients such as 3M, Microsoft and Edward Jones. Toft resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife Eleni and daughter Didi.
- Andy RobbinsExecutive CoordinatorHailing from Portland, Maine, Andy has performed professionally as a drummer/percussionist since 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from University of New Hampshire, and he has been teaching elementary music in Maine & California public schools since 2009. Andy currently resides in Los Angeles with his partner. They love cooking, crosswords, fancy coffee, kitchen dancing, and ALL kinds of travel!
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5.0
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Ben Mallare’s All Star band receives consistent praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional talent, professionalism, and ability to keep the energy high at weddings. Clients highlight the band's communication during planning, responsiveness, and their ability to cater to special requests, creating unforgettable experiences for wedding guests of all ages. The band receives accolades for their infectious enthusiasm, stage presence, and ability to create memorable moments, making them a highly recommended choice for weddings.Review photos
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Meagan M
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5.0
3/25/2019
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!
Heejae H
5.0
11/06/2024
We hired Ben Mallare’s All Star band for our wedding at the Montage Healdsburg and they were absolutely incredible!!!! They did our ceremony AV, MC, dinner music, and reception and blew everyone away!!! We had so many of our guests highlight they had the best night dancing and how talented they were. They were phenomenal, communicative during planning, and the best entertainment for all of our guests of all ages. They were beyond our expectations and a highlight of our wedding!! Do not have any hesitations, they are truly the best of the best of wedding bands that will keep the energy going all night!
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Jillian B
5.0
10/14/2024
The Ben Mallare Band was the absolute best wedding band we could have asked for. It was important to us to have a band that would get the crowd going and keep the energy up all night and they truly exceeded our expectations - no one left the dance floor all night. They are extremely talented, professional and easy to work with - they worked with us on all of our special requests and were super responsive throughout the planning process. We had an absolute blast with them and could not recommend them more!
Andie S
5.0
8/06/2024
This was the absolute best wedding band ever! They are extremely talented and the energy and vibe had all of our wedding guests dancing the entire night! They also worked with my dad so he was able to perform a surprise song and they backed him up. They were very responsive during the planning process and so kind and easy to work with! 10/10 recommend hiring them for your wedding!!
shelby l
5.0
6/29/2024
posting my personal email to the owner because it gives you all the insight you need. almost a month since our wedding and people are still texting me about the band. other families are inquiring about using them for their own events in the future. absolutely INCREDIBLE band. not a single person was sitting at the wedding. old. young and everything in between. they were worth every penny. don’t skip on a live band and don’t skip on ben mallare!!!!
“I am still decompressing from the wedding but I just needed to send you and email because Mike and I can not stop talking about the band and neither can the guests.
Chance, singers (wish i remembered the other incredible singers names - my adrenaline was peaking haha), band members are INCREDIBLY talented professionals… Andy we were BLOWN away. The Hurricane song was OUT OF THIS WORLD. I have to attach the video for you my friend took. Mike and I have watched it 500 times today (real number). It is a memory we will never ever forget.
I was originally told by my planner I had to choose between “Hurricane” and “Heavy Metal” song because it was too many special love song requests. I’m not sure if that was a mix up or if it was a surprise but they played it and i was SHOCKED. This was my only surprise during the ceremony / reception (every wedding detail I planned). That song is very special to my family and I. I am a triplet and my dad used to blast that in the house and teach us three how to head bang at just four years old 🤣 twenty seven years later and we still got it. I was the last one of the three to get married so having that moment with my siblings was top three highlights of the day.
We have had every single person that attended RAVE about the band. Everyone said they felt like they were at a concert. Multiple times throughout the night I looked around and nearly every single person was on the dance floor, old and young.
It was just perfect. “
Heather C
5.0
6/06/2024
Finding the perfect band for our Scottsdale wedding this past March was such a battle. We sifted through countless websites, listened to demo reels that all started to blend together, and worried we wouldn't find a band that captured the energy we envisioned. Then we stumbled upon the Ben Mallare Band, and let me tell you, it was like a weight lifted!
From the moment they started playing, the energy in the room was electric. Their enthusiasm and love for music was contagious and they had everyone on the dance floor all night long.
We can't say enough about their incredible talent. Their voices are phenomenal, and they flawlessly performed all of our favorite songs, including the ones they learned specially for us. It meant the world to have them play those special requests!
But the Ben Mallare Band isn't just about the music... They put on a great show! We loved their fun choreography and the little touches like the bedazzled microphone. It added so much personality to their performance. We've been getting compliments from our guests nonstop about how amazing the band was. They truly made our wedding unforgettable, and we're so grateful to have found them.
If you're looking for a band that will keep your guests dancing and create lasting memories, the Ben Mallare Band is the perfect choice! You won't regret book them!
Daria B
5.0
5/19/2024
We can’t recommend Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment enough! Our wedding guests were blown away by their set during our reception and are still raving about them weeks later! We hired BME&E to perform during our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and they crushed all three events! The dance floor was raging all night and we wish we could relive night solely to experience their performance again. Ben and Andy were extremely responsive, accommodating and helpful throughout the planning process as well. Other pluses were that their fee included travel and accommodation costs for our wedding in Las Vegas and that they brought their own lighting. Thank you again, Ben and Andy!
Sydney K
5.0
4/16/2024
Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment blew us away with their talent, ease to work with, and the VIBE they brought to our wedding! We wanted our wedding to be a blast, and the band had everyone out of their seats dancing for the majority of the evening. Between learning our songs, to the longest Hora in history, Ben Mallare made our evening so special. Very thankful.
Brittany G
5.0
12/19/2023
The Ben Mallare Band is the absolute powerhouse of high-energy entertainment for weddings! Their performance is a dynamic fusion of talent, passion, charisma for days, and infections enthusiasm that transforms any celebration into a truly unforgettable experience. I am a Wedding Planner in Las Vegas (yes, the entertainment capital of the world) and I bring The Ben Mallare Band to every wedding I possibly can because they're THAT GOOD. From the first note to the final encore, they keep the energy soaring, ensuring the dance floor is alive with excitement. Extra bonus, the entire team is fantastic to work with from start to finish. Hands down the absolute best!! If you're looking for a band that will elevate your wedding celebration to new heights, Ben Mallare Band is the unrivaled choice for a night of non-stop, exhilarating fun!
Charlotte B
5.0
11/14/2023
The Ben Mallare band played at our wedding (both ceremony and reception) and we could not have been happier! The music was fantastic, and all of our guests danced the whole night. Several of our guests also told us they were the best wedding band they’d seen. The music was one of the most important aspects of our wedding to us and The Ben Mallare Band delivered.
In addition to being great performers, they were also very easy to work with. Everyone was very responsive over email and helpful when we had questions. I highly recommend booking The Ben Mallare Band.
Bailey V
5.0
11/14/2023
We were extremely impressed with Ben Mallare Events! They were well organized, easy to coordinate with, and fantastic entertainers. If you're looking for the perfect wedding or event band, this is your group.
Marti C
5.0
9/12/2023
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 recommend this band!
Kim M
5.0
9/11/2023
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!
RJ W
5.0
8/31/2023
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 uncles 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!
Max M
5.0
7/02/2023
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 service 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.
Elissa J
5.0
5/02/2023
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!
Kevin H
5.0
1/14/2023
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 was 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.
Chris E
5.0
11/20/2022
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 wedding 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.
Max H
5.0
11/14/2022
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.
Charlie H
5.0
10/17/2022
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!!
Kristi B
5.0
10/07/2022
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 compliments from our guests. We would definitely recommend using Ben Mallare for your event !
Shelley A
5.0
10/02/2022
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!
Leigh B
5.0
9/28/2022
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!
John N
5.0
8/10/2022
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 hitch. 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.
Mark S
5.0
8/10/2022
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.
Ricky L
5.0
8/01/2022
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 seamless 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.
Brittany M
5.0
7/19/2022
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, piano, 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!
Jason N
5.0
7/03/2022
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!
Jordan L
5.0
6/28/2022
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!
Jonah B
5.0
6/12/2022
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!
Nick G
5.0
6/02/2022
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 hell 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.
Shah A
5.0
5/27/2022
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!
Alexandra T
5.0
4/25/2022
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 songs. I would recommend them to any couple looking for a great band!
Arnie F
5.0
4/15/2022
“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.
Katie and Dave L
5.0
4/04/2022
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 accommodate 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!
Brittany H
5.0
3/29/2022
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 anything!!
Hillary A
5.0
1/05/2022
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.
Catie B
5.0
11/30/2021
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 sold 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!!
Suzanne W
5.0
11/11/2021
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!!!
Ashley J
5.0
10/04/2021
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 because 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).
Heidy F
5.0
10/01/2021
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 because 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.
Elyse S
5.0
9/30/2021
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 booking 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!
Katie S
5.0
9/24/2021
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!
Jason C
5.0
9/23/2021
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.
Kristopher G
5.0
9/09/2021
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.
Rebecca M
5.0
8/25/2021
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. Thank you Ben, Andy and team for making our wedding unforgettable!! R&A
Liz S
5.0
8/24/2021
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 energetic performance. Highly recommend!
Jess M
5.0
8/23/2021
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 the best bet around. Thanks so much for a great night and easy planning. Can't thank you enough.
T F
5.0
8/19/2021
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 guests 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
Sarah W
5.0
8/11/2021
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!
Scott S
5.0
7/21/2021
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.
Marc T
5.0
6/02/2021
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.
Jenna S
5.0
5/07/2021
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!
Jon M
5.0
3/16/2021
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.
Heather M
5.0
11/16/2020
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 performing 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!
Kameron P
5.0
3/05/2020
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 Ben 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!
Mackenna F
5.0
3/04/2020
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!!!
Joanna S
5.0
1/30/2020
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 dancing 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 :)
Pete J
5.0
1/26/2020
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 leading 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!
Abby M
5.0
1/06/2020
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 choice. 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!
Catherine F
5.0
12/30/2019
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 needed 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.
Klaudia E
5.0
12/09/2019
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!