Blue Avenue Groove
NYC, NJ, LI, Westch/HV/CT, and LA/OC
About This Vendor
Great Musicianship with a Heart and Soul
You’ve planned the perfect wedding and now you’re ready to dance the night away! But before you can really get the party started, you need the ideal band to set the mood…that’s where we come in Blue Avenue Groove has you covered with top notch musicianship, over 10 years experience and an energy dedicated to matching you and your guests vibe, all adding to help create a wedding to be talked about for ages! From modern hits, throwbacks and classic covers in a catalog of over 200 songs, Blue Avenue Groove has something for every couple’s special day. Our seasoned brand of high level musicianship breaths life into your favorite songs to create an unforgettable atmosphere for an unforgettable night. So, enjoy a unique playlist of Pop, Soul, Top 40, Motown, Rock and Jazz based on your taste and have fun dancing the night away! Make your special day even more memorable and reach out to Blue Avenue Groove while the date is still available. And get ready to get your groove on! Services Offered Blue Avenue Groove specializes in Soul, Top 40, Motown, funk, R&B, jazz, and rock with 6 to 12 piece ensembles including song requests and options for cocktail hour and ceremony. We serve couples throughout the Tri-State area and NYC along with California and other destination wedding locations. Our musicians are top-notch and have worked together for years, played countless weddings and have toured internationally, providing us with the skills to adapt to whatever your event theme may be. We guarantee a fantastic night for you and your guests with professionalism, energy and top-notch entertainment. We want each couples' event to be a success and tailor their musical repertoire to reflect your taste and aesthetic.
Details
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Instruments
Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Vocals
Music Genres
Dance, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Music Services
Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
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Blue Avenue Groove Reviews
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Book 'em. BAG was the highlight of what was already a highlight of our lives. Due to covid and a tight timeline of booking vendors, we weren't able to see the band live beforehand. We went by their impressive demos and had some wonderful calls ...
with Pam and Will. Day of-they exceeded our expectations with every song. They are pros and perfect examples of why a BAND is the best at a wedding.
We hired blue ave groove for our wedding in Brooklyn in late Sept 2023. We were extremely happy with the choice! Their music quality & performance was amazing- we had so many friends and family come up to us during and after that they were the ...
best wedding bad they had heard! Really liked that they played fun current music. They were extremely adaptable to our song request, and Pam was super great to work with & plan everything out. Really made the process so easy. A 10 out of 10.
A truly exceptional wedding band. Not only were they extremely easy to work with from day 1 to the actually wedding date, they are immensely talented! They made it easy to tell them our music preferences and have a wide range of songs. We also ...
made a few song requests which they absolutely nailed (and brought down the house). Could not recommend this band highly enough!!
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I am so happy that we chose the Blue Avenue Groove as our wedding band!!! There was non-stop dancing the entire night thanks to the band being extremely talented!!! Everyone (all ages) was getting down on the d-floor, it was truly too much fun....
Leading up to the big day/night, the band manager, Pam was super attentive and helpful. She would check in with me and was always very quick to respond to any questions I asked and was overall super supportive throughout the process. The band played "must plays", avoided the "do not play", and met the energy and vibe of our guests seamlessly. They were professional rock stars and I'm so happy that we hired them. Hopefully I won't need to...but if I ever have a second wedding..I'll hire them all over again!!!!! :) 10/10 five stars.
We hired Blue Ave Groove for both our wedding ceremony and reception and we were blown away by their professionalism and performances. They truly made the evening with their non stop energy and hits. The band’s manager Pam is also great to work...
with and extremely responsive! 10/10 recommend hiring them for your big day! You will not be disappointed!!
Blue Avenue Groove played at our wedding earlier this month and we’re INCREDIBLE!! The dance floor was filled the entire night!! Our guests had such an amazing time and a big part of that is thanks to this band! The singers and musicians sounde...
d absolutely amazing! Many guests said it’s the best band they’ve ever heard/seen at a wedding!! I can’t say enough good things about them!
Do you want your guests to have fun at your wedding? Do you want everyone on the dance floor, telling you all night that how incredible the band is? Hire Blue Avenue Groove. They will knock your socks off with their music, the singers are unbel...
ievable, the musicians are total professionals. They're responsive and will cater to your needs. They even let me sit in with them for a few songs on guitar. They brought the house down and I can honestly say it was the best time I've ever had. Stop reading this and hire them already!
I cannot recommend Blue Avenue Groove enough! They were amazing! My husband and I got married in November and a month later everyone we see is still telling us how great the band was. The thing I hear most often is "they are not a typical w...
edding band" and trust me, that is a compliment. They bring a unique and refreshing vibe to the whole wedding and they read the crowd, and had everyone dancing from our three year old nephew to grandparents. In addition to the excellent performance at the wedding, the planning and communication with Will was easy and stress free. Will is quick to reply and listens to your question, requests and details. Do yourself and your guests a favor and book Blue Avenue Groove. You will not be disappointed!
We cannot recommend Blue Avenue Groove enough. Our guests cannot stop talking about this band and our friends already want to book them at their next wedding! Will was helpful and professional throughout the entire process. More importantly,...
the vocalists & instrumentalists were out of this world. They played Motown for our wedding but also threw in some unexpected hits that people loved - Whitney Houston and even Queen. They also played our ceremony and were able to learn all of the classical pieces. We loved having them at our wedding and wish that we could do it all again!
I can't recommend Blue Avenue Groove highly enough... there is not one person in our 110 guests who didn't rave about the band. And I mean RAVE! We chose the 8 piece band, and their song list was absolutely perfect for us. We had everyone fro...
m 3 year olds and 80 year olds dancing all night to Reggae, funk, pop and R&B spanning the 60's through today. Ultimately, we chose Blue Avenue Groove because as we were making the decisions about music for our reception, they gave us the kind of attention the larger corporate companies just can't provide. We had no idea they were as good as they turned out to be... Do yourselves a favor and book em before they book your date. If they book your date, it's worth changing your date (assuming they're still available on the alternate)
This band was the highlight of the wedding for our guests. First of all, of all the cover bands I’ve ever heard, these guys have the strongest musicianship and really has a knack for reading their crowd. Live music was very important for my hus...
band and I, so we searched long and hard for the “right” vibe that didn’t feel cheesy or too corporate. Blue Ave had the perfect mix of funk, soul, and just downright killer musical talent. My dad is a drummer and the band allowed him to sit in on two songs which was truly a gift not only to him, but to me. Sami Stevens was on lead vocals and literally all weekend, all of our guests kept asking “where in the world did you find that girl? Her voice is unbelievable!!?”
I honestly cannot say enough good things about each and every member of the band. We had the best night ever and our friends and family were not only impressed, but thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I saw family members dancing that I’ve never seen on the dance floor before...that’s how you know it was an overwhelming success! Thank you x10000 to Alison (sax player) for coordinating everything and keeping us excited throughout the planning process. If we had it to do all over again, we would book this band every single time. Money well spent...but a priceless experience.
This band was truly what a 5 star review is made of, they were "The best ever!" I cannot describe the energy, talent, and absolutely incredible music that Blue Avenue Groove brought to our wedding day. Allison, the band manager and badass sax p...
layer, was wonderful to work with and even took videos for us at a wedding prior to us booking so that we had a chance to see them in action (outside of the studio). She was accommodating at every turn and helped us to create a 9 piece band that blew us away, a cocktail hour trio that delighted our guests, and found musicians for the ceremony that were out of this world. Our wedding would not have been the same without this incredible group of musicians who made the wedding what it was. Our guests never left the dance floor all night and I have friends who are actually now planning their weddings around the availability of Blue Avenue Groove. I have received countless videos of Jonathan and Sammie from my guests who still cannot get over the talent that was in that room. I cannot thank this incredible band enough!
Will and his band were an absolute BLAST at the wedding! They're extremely talented and sing with soul. We fell in love with them at a friend's wedding and knew we absolutely had to have them at ours. Will was very responsive throughout the ent...
ire process (even when abroad) and was a pleasure to work with. They performed with such energy that kept everyone dancing on the dance floor all day. We were super happy with them and highly recommend for any wedding or event!
My daughter and her (now) husband are professional musicians, and half of the guests at their wedding would be serious musicians, so it was important to get a first-rate band -- which Blue Avenue Groove was, and more. They were -- by far -- th...
e best band I have ever heard at a wedding. More than being excellent musicians, they energized the whole crowd, which ranged from a five-year old, who could not stop dancing, to post-70s folks, who had not danced in years. People have been telling us ever since the wedding what a great band Blue Avenue Groove is. Do yourself a favor and hire them.
Five stars are too few for a band as talented as Blue Avenue Groove!! Their music was the highlight of our wedding and booking them was the best decision we made. We had a lot of trouble finding a band that was willing to stray a little bit fro...
m the classic wedding tunes - that is, a band capable of prioritizing rock music, without sacrificing a healthy mix of pop, funk, and Motown. We had almost given up hope, until a friend recommended Blue Avenue Groove. Immediately after speaking with their band leader (and talented bass guitarist), Will Kencel, we knew we found what we were looking for! From the beginning, the band was incredibly flexible and easy to work with. They offered a range of ensemble sizes and options. We ended up booking an eight-piece band (including male and female singers) for the reception and a trio for the cocktail hour, and the price was beyond reasonable for what we received in return. Will was incredibly receptive to learning multiple special requests, and even emailed us a preliminary setlist to tweak and edit. Our guests were blown away by their sound and their style, especially their amazing singers, and the feedback was universally positive. The band’s energy kept people dancing all night - no one wanted to miss a song!
If you’re reading this, stop what you’re doing and book Blue Avenue Groove for your wedding!! You will be forever happy with your decision. Don’t delay! The soundtrack to your big day will be exactly as you envision it. We cannot thank them enough!!!
I can't say enough about Blue Avenue Groove. They were AMAZING! Our family and friends cannot stop raving about the music at our wedding. My husband and I are music aficionados and Blue Avenue Groove knocked it out of the park. We booked them f...
or the cocktail hour, reception and ceremony for our 90 guests wedding in Brooklyn. They even accommodated our song requests, which of course were some of the most challenging pieces of music ever written. Blue Avenue Groove outperformed bands that cost twice as much, and gave us a really personalized and unique musical experience. Highly recommended!
We can't say enough about Blue Avenue Groove. The group played our Wedding in July and it was a great event. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the band and most came up to us afterwards to tell us how much they enjoyed the music. The gr...
oup is made up of outstanding musicians, their two lead singers Jonathan and Sami are nothing short of amazing, and they really groove. Will was great to work with, he was all over the the event details- ran by set lists ahead of time with us to craft a great lineup of soul/funk/R&B classics with a few newer tunes thrown in, and was happy to have my husband (a drummer) sit in for a number of songs which delighted the crowd! If you book Blue Avenue Groove for your Wedding you won't be disappointed.
I hired Blue Avenue Group for my wedding in NYC. They were really amazing. They played a great mix of jazz, instrumental for the cocktail hour and then some really great rock, top 40 and motown numbers when the dancing really took off. Numerous...
people complemented me on the band and they were asked repeatedly for encores. Great band. Could not recommend them more.
I have hired this band for several events and have been thrilled with their performances. The band's musical talents are among the best that I have seen in weddings that I have attended from New York City to Palm Beach. Their repertoire is b...
road, from jazz to Motown. The singer is electric and engages the crowd so that everyone is on their feet and having fun in no time.
Contact Info for Blue Avenue Groove
NYC, NJ, LI, Westch/HV/CT, and LA/OC
Meet the Team
Will Kencel
Manager
Will Kencel came to Brooklyn in 2014 to pursue music. In addition to Blue Avenue Groove, he has served as a professional bassist in Corporate/Agency bands along with original projects. His style ranges from Motown, Funk, Pop, Blues, Indie, and Rock. He has played such prestigious venues as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and worked with members of Hall & Oates, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Lumineers, Cage The Elephant, and artists from the Voice/American Idol/Grammys. As a band leader, Will aims to bring his members own style of playing into the music while retaining the essence of the song.
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