Blue Avenue Groove

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!

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!

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)

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!!!

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!

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.

people complemented me on the band and they were asked repeatedly for encores. Great band. Could not recommend them more.

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.