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High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Miranda Lambert, Ray LaMontagne, Prince, Shakira, Chicago and Tony Bennett, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.
Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!
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Event Lighting Services
Elevate your event with our full range of customizable lighting options for every occasion. We offer room lighting to highlight your venue, cake lights, elegant uplighting, custom gobos with monograms, images, or designs, and stage and band lighting to keep your guests dancing all night long! Visit our website and make an inquiry to learn more. Plus! Get 10% Off our basic lighting package when you add it to your band booking. *T&C's Apply
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Instruments
- Accordion
- Banjo
- Bugle
- Cello
- Fiddle
- Flute
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Folk
- Hip-Hop
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Bluewater Kings Band received rave reviews for their exceptional performance at various weddings. Reviewers highlighted the band's professionalism, communication, talent, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night. Guests praised the band for their diverse playlist, energetic vibe, engaging performances, and customization based on the event. The band was commended for their communication with clients, seamless planning process, and dedication to meeting specific requests, making them highly recommended for weddings and special occasions.Review photos
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If you are thinking of having any sort of entertainment at your wedding, do yourself a favor and book the Bluewater Kings Band.
They tailored the music for the entire day to our likes, their musicians are incredibly talented, and they are such high excitement to get the crowd going. We did not have an empty dance floor for a single second with BWKB.
One great thing to call out is that they are extremely flexible. If you have a smaller budget, you can get a 3 or 4 piece band, and if you want more, then you can have up to a 14 (maybe even 16?) piece band. Being able to truly pick and choose what type of instruments, band size, playlist, etc. was so much fun. They even learned our first dance song!!
They are the best - you and your guests will not be disappointed!
Had an absolutely amazing experience with Bluewater Kings! Their communication was spot on and they were the utmost professionals when it came to guidance, their platform, and connecting to make sure all the small details were accounted for. They worked with the venue so there were no logistical questions aimed at the bride and day of they were so organized. They kept the dancefloor full and we got so many compliments on the music and the vibe of the party. They were a joy to have as a vendor. We let them do their thing and didn't request anything specific besides the break songs and a general Motown vibe and they delivered.
BWK just performed at our daughter’s wedding this past weekend- they were AMAZING!! They also performed during the cocktail hour- a jazz quartet to capture a New Orleans vibe since the groom went to college in New Orleans. They listened to what we wanted, learned some new songs, did a great job emceeing, and kept the dance floor going all night long!! Would DEFINITELY recommend!
Any questions?
Thank you to Jacy from Bluewater Kings for helping me with all the details and answering all my specific questions!! My wedding was last weekend and it went beautifully! Having a cordless mic was necessary and there were no technical difficulties that I knew of. And thank you to Geoff who I didn't meet on the wedding day but played the acoustic guitar while the wedding party made it down the aisle and to Mikal for DJing the event and keeping things on schedule and being willing to chat with me whenever I made eye contact with him. The dancefloor was moving all night!! So thank you!!
They were AMAZING!!! They played for 3 hours and kept everyone on the dance floor the entire time. The band learned so many very difficult songs for us and absolutely killed it. Everyone couldn't stop talking about how great the band was. Cannot recommend them enough! Truly the best wedding band I have ever heard!!
After seeing so many positive reviews, I am disappointed to write about our experience with the bluewater kings band. Prior to the event, they were very professional and easy to contact. Their website is user friendly. We had a phone call with Karisa a few weeks prior to our event where we discussed our requests, including a song we wanted to play during our introduction into the reception. Karisa suggested they dj that song, which we agreed to. We also provided several artists, as they requested, so they could tailor their set list to our preferences. The cocktail hour trio was excellent. Unfortunately, they died the wrong song during our introduction. They played two songs by the artists from the list we provided of 6. My MOH requested them to play a song by Maroon 5 during their final break as my husband loves that band and wanted to hear one of their songs during our wedding. They agreed to do so, then proceeded to not play the song during their final set. The songs they played were completely unrelated to the artists we requested. While the band was professional and talented, for such a massive investment I would expect better attention to detail and personalization.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2024
Hello Abigail,
Thank you so much for your feedback. We truly appreciate the opportunity to have been a part of your special day and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the cocktail hour trio and found the band professional and talented. However,...
we’re sorry that certain musical aspects didn’t fully meet your expectations.
We always aim to accommodate special requests and, to clarify, we performed songs by 4 out of the 6 artists you suggested and avoided all songs on the Do Not Play list. Regarding the Maroon 5 request on the night, the band did perform "Sugar", though I'm very sorry if you missed the performance.
As we recommend to all of our clients, we suggest providing a more extensive list of songs and artists. With only a few suggestions, it can be challenging to tailor a 3-hour set to those preferences, particularly when considering how certain songs, like electronic dance music, translate to a live performance.
We sincerely apologize for the mix-up on the intro song. It was an honest mistake, but we know how important those details are, and we’re truly sorry for that oversight.
Thanks again for sharing this feedback and for having us at your event.
Wishing you and Daniel the very best,
Bluewater Kings Band
Jacy and the Bluewater Kings band were absolutely the highlight of our wedding reception! We provided a few simple genre and song do's and don'ts as guidelines and the band created a playlist the had our entire wedding dancing for nearly 3 hours straight! The range the band has is truly incredible and can capture nearly any request. We've since had multiple guests tell us how much fun they had with the band and how they appreciated that the songs included in the playlist hit on all levels (guest age, music tempo, high energy level, etc.). Prior to the reception itself, Jacy was incredibly helpful and flexible in working with us to make sure we had the exact pieces we wanted for our reception and giving us just enough guidance to help the band craft their playlist. Such a great experience and would recommend to any and all!
Holy moly, I can't even begin to put into words how magical you all are. Andrina, Katie, Sam B, and the entire band YOU SLAYED. Everyone was absolutely raving about the band, the pure talent, and the wide range of songs played. Thank you so much for making our vision come to life (and MORE). The dance floor was absolutely electric.
Our first dance song was "Biblical" by Calum Scott, and we told the band that if they didn't have a vocalist who could nail it, we would prefer to just play the track. OH MY, Sam B sounded better than the track. Our guests were stunned, and we were beyond happy with his performance—it gave us chills.
Andrina and Katie, your voices were phenomenal, and your energy was infectious. You kept the party going all night long, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect performance. Thank you for making our special day unforgettable.
A special shoutout to Ryan, the band planner, who was so attentive, responsive, and detail-oriented. From the very beginning, he made the planning process seamless and enjoyable. Ryan's dedication to ensuring everything was perfect was evident in every interaction we had. He truly listened to our needs and worked tirelessly to make sure our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. His professionalism and enthusiasm made him an absolute joy to work with. Thank you, Ryan, for your exceptional support and for helping create such an unforgettable experience.
If you're thinking about booking the Blue Water Kings, do it! 12/10.
Wonderful! Everyone loved the band. They really made the night special. They went above and beyond tailoring the songs and overall evening to our liking.
Wow! Were they great!!
Bluewater Kings band recently performed at our daughter’s wedding at Machine Shop.
We had a beautiful 3 piece trio during cocktail hour that was magical - perfect backdrop and set up for evening to come.
The m/c did a fabulous job throughout the wedding keeping at perfect pace with our timeline. And the music was spectacular. We were extremely thrilled we went with the 14-piece band, yes a large stage and 5 vocals !!
The dance floor was hopping, literally all night long. The talent of this group was incredible. Guests are still talking about what a great band BWK is! They learned the “first dance” song and made it so incredibly special as well as fun punch of music mid father-of speech.
Working with Ryan throughout the planning process was seamless - they have it down and are remarkably talented group of performers.
We highly recommend BWK; they can accommodate any size band for your special event.
Still reminiscing about an unforgettable evening and the magnificent music all night long. Thank you, BWK
BEST IN THE MIDWEST!
After seeing Bluewater Kings Band perform at a friend's wedding - we hired them for ours on 6/15/24. All of our guests had a great time and shared a TON of compliments. Highly recommended for anyone looking for live music!
Not only is the band fabulous along with the singers, but the entire experience working with Ryan Butler out of MN, couldn't have been better. The level of communication and professionalism was of the highest degree. We hired BWK - Chicago and BWK - MN for my daughter and son's weddings nine months apart and couldn't have been happier with how much fun our wedding guests had! Highly recommend BWK band for any and all occasions!
Had the best time with Bluewater kings band at our wedding. Our guests never left the dance floor while they were playing. The vocalists were amazing, the musicians were so fun and entertaining. Cannot recommend this band enough for weddings. I want to relive the dance floor all over again because of them.
Bluewater Kings is an amazing band for weddings. I’ve been to a few other weddings plus my own where they played and had to be ripped off the dance floor. They really do a great job with simple communication at booking then more details a couple weeks out. Charice was great to work with coordinating for the big day. They absolutely crushed the strings for the ceremony, contemporary jazz during cocktail hour and then the band for the reception. We asked to play a little more current music since our wedding was more our friends than our parents friends and they did a great job with that! Would definitely recommend !!
The Bluewater Kings were worth every penny and more! Jacy our INCREDIBLE female vocalist, Todd our ceremony Sound Master, Tom our trumpeter, and the whole band made our wedding absolutely unforgettable! Ryan the band manager was super communicative from the moment we booked. He made sure all the prep work was done well in advance to understand special song requests, the order of events, vibe desired for the night, etc.
We leaned more into classic r&b, soul, with some 'get up and dance' rock and pop variety later in the night. Our guests could NOT stop dancing. Compliments were coming to me all night about the band and I even got a few "best wedding ever!" remarks.
They couldn't have done better. All of our guests were blown away by Jacy's vocals, especially on "As Time Goes By" which we ended the night on.
We loved every second of dancing to their performance.
The ceremony was perfect and everything we ever dreamed of (and more!) We had the wedding of our dreams and are still reeling from it. We got married in Siren Wisconsin and the band made the 2 hour trip from the twin cities without charging me for hotel rooms for the night, which I also really appreciated on our budget.
Thanks to Bluewater Kings it was the party of a lifetime!
HIRE THIS BAND. It's the best investment you will make for your wedding. We hired a guitar/piano for the ceremony, a cocktail hour trio, and a seven-piece band for the reception and received so many compliments! The band had people dancing the whole night through, playing everything from funk and Motown to contemporary hits to nostalgic tunes for us from the '90s. And they sounded so good! Prior to the wedding, we had the opportunity to share our musical tastes and request some songs in advance, but honestly, you can trust their judgment on what to play to keep the energy high. If you're in any doubt, they helpfully have regular showcases scheduled, where you can hear the band in person before you sign on with them. I can't recommend them enough!
Bluewater Kings Band were an excellent choice for our corporate event. The planning, the professionalism and of course the music itself was top notch. Sound was amazing and the singers are very talented. Definitely highly recommended!
Bluewater Kings Band was our wedding band in St. Paul, MN in October of 2023. Throughout the whole process, I could not have been more impressed. They were proactive in the planning stage, fielded emails and questions quickly, and were seamless day-of. I was most impressed that I sent an email a few days before the wedding with some "only if you can make it happen" requests and they learned and did every single one of them during our reception! The music was a perfect mix to keep guests of all ages entertained, and we have not stopped hearing about how much fun everyone had and how wonderful the band was. I'd highly recommend BWKB; our dance floor was packed all night and the live music made it a night we'll always remember.
The best band ever! Everyone raved about the band at our wedding and still are. It was my favorite part of the day. They nailed our first dance and mother son/father daughter songs. And the curated a set list that kept people on the dance floor all night. Super friends too and talent was top notch! Canning recommend them enough.
WOW! I knew I wanted a live band, but I was skeptical that we'd find the right group. I have to say, Blue Water Kings absolutely CRUSHED IT. There were many musicians in attendance of our wedding and they had nothing but rave reviews.
They brought the energy, fun and the talent. They learned our requested songs and performed them just as well as the originals (maybe better). I really could not recommend them more. Best money spent on this wedding!!
Our experience with Bluewater Kings band was incredible, from communication and planning leading up to the big day, and the amazing performance during our ceremony and reception party. Everyone left in awe with how great they were! We cannot recommend them enough!!
We booked the 9-piece band option (with the horns) for our wedding, and the dance floor was packed all night! All of our guests were raving about the band and how they felt like they were at a concert. The band even allowed my now-husband, who plays the piano, to play Don't Stop Believin' on stage with them! They made the planning process super easy and were very responsive and helpful when I had questions about anything. If you are serious about the music at your wedding, like we were, you will not regret booking Bluewater Kings Band!
My family has VERY high standards for bands and Bluewater Kings Band absolutely crushed it. Insane value for the larger piece bands - they totally got my vibe, stuck to my do not play and had everyone on the dance floor all night!!
Blue Water Kings (BWK) was great! Every venue we toured recommended them as a band, and I would too! I struggled to find a local band that we really liked, and I loved how BWK curates the band for you based on the size you need which can fit various budgets. We were able to give guidance on the type of music we liked, and they guaranteed 3 songs they would play of our choosing. Our guests are still raving about the Band!!! It is definitely worth it to hire them over a DJ. They absolutely made our wedding evening! You can't pick your band members but Bri was PHENOMENAL!! My only feedback is if you add on the MC services, don't have high expectations. One of the band members duals as MC and ours wasn't anything spectacular and struggled with names and his overall presence as an MC (BUT he was a fantastic singer ironically so it evened out). Highly recommend BWK if you are looking for a band for your wedding!!
Our producer was very professional and communicated everything needed very efficiently in a friendly manner. The guests had a great time listening to the band and I had many of them come up to me to say how amazing the band was. They made our wedding that much more special for us!
We hired Bluewater Kings Band for our 50th Anniversary — they were FANTASTIC! We were going to go with the 5 or 6 piece band, but after attending a preview (that Ryan Butler
-producer- highly suggested before hiring any band) we changed the band size to a 7 piece band — which included a sax & trumpet along with Alisha & Ben as singers. RAVE reviews from all the guests!!!! Everyone was so impressed that at the end adults & kids made a line to high-five all the band members - twice!
Ryan was so easy to work with and great about taking the time to answer any questions
— in spite of a heavy June/ July wedding schedule!
We would definitely recommend Bluewater Kings band— OUTSTANDING and made the night a very special event. We would give them 10 stars out of 5 !!
The Bluewater Kings Band is awesome! They were so fun and delivered an engaging event for all. Highly recommend! They kept the dance floor going all night and we received many compliments from our guests.
The Bluewater Kings Band was absolutely AMAZING on our wedding day! The string duo during the ceremony as perfect, the jazz duo during cocktail hour added the best touch, and the 8 piece band for our reception was PHENOMENAL!!! We got married at my parent's home so there was a lot of planning and logistics involved but the Bluewater Kings Band worked with us every step of the way. Ryan, the producer, was so responsive to my emails and questions through out the planning process and even had a long phone call with us prior to the event to run through every detail of the day. The sound tech day of was also great and everything sounded amazing. The atmosphere the band created was unmatched and everyone had such a great time! We worked closely with them to develop the best set list for our crowd and WOW was it spot on!! We truly cannot recommend this group enough for your special event - they are definitely worth every penny!!
Bluewater Kings Band are the best!! From the booking and planning process to their performance the night of the wedding, they were an absolute dream to work with! Our guests could not stop talking about how great they were. Thank you Bluewater Kings Band for making our wedding a night to remember!!
The band was AMAZING! The set list they created was so much fun and they sounded awesome. They had great energy and kept the party going until the very end of the night. When the dance floor closed, we still had about 1/3 of the people we invited to our wedding dancing! If you have money in your budget to splurge on one this, I would recommend that this band is it!
If you’re looking for a live band, Bluewater Kings Band is it! The are absolutely incredible! All our guests, including us, were awestruck! So fun!!!
After searching for a wedding band (learning the ins and outs of how booking through managers work) and many recommendations for Bluewater Kings Band, we reached out and received incredible service from beginning to our wedding day! The band was such a hit, we had so many compliments! They learned new songs for us and knew exactly what we wanted- music the older crowd and younger would enjoy! The dance floor was full almost the entire evening! And the best part- all of the money went to the musicians and not to a booking manager- something we really appreciated!
Great customer service, easy to work with. Band was the highlight of the night, played songs that everyone knew and could dance to. 10/10 would recommend them.
This band is the best in the cities! The band's coordinator Ryan made the day so easy for us. From setup to timeline he was prompt and helpful answering all of our questions for our day. The band was amazing, came in and setup needing very little direction from us. Everyone commented on how amazing they played.
We cannot say enough good thinks about BWKB! Our guests continue to rave about them and the dance floor was packed all night. From the beginning Scott was amazing to work with, he was informative and flexible with our vision. It was so fun to see the duo grow into the 8 person band throughout the day.
5 stars is not enough, if I could give a higher review I absolutely would! The band was incredible, fun, and energetic! Communication from the beginning to the night of the wedding went smoothly, all of the live performances for the first dances were beautiful, and our guests had a fantastic night! They kept the dance floor full the entire night! We truly hope to see this band perform again at another wedding/ event soon!
We used BlueWater kings for our reception and ceremony (cello and violin for ceremony) and it was some of the best money spent on the wedding. The band was incredible, the ceremony music was perfect, and our guests were on the dance floor all night long! The planning phase is seamless with your coordinator helping to finalize all details well ahead of time. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Minnesota Review:
If you are looking for a live band, look no further! They were wonderful to work with and the dance floor was full the entire night. The guests are still talking about them and it’s been a month since our wedding!
Minneapolis review: Loved BWK Band! My husband and I love live music and both agreed we wanted a great band to play at our wedding. We originally saw them perform at one of their showcases. We were a little nervous, because the musicians playing there weren't necessarily going to be the same ones performing at our wedding, however, BWKs delivered! We hired a acoustic violinist (Ernest) for ceremony music and 7 piece band for the reception. Ernest played beautifully and added that extra magic to our ceremony. Everyone in the band was talented and had energy while performing. They were even willing to play last minute requests on the fly. We and our guests had a blast and we received so many compliments. I think our only complaint was that the father/bride and mother/groom songs were swapped but my husband and I both liked the songs so it really wasn't a big deal. Highly recommend Bluewater Kings Band!
This band was nothing short of spectacular !! We had guests from Malibu, LA, Beverly Hills, NYC, Boston, London, Barcelona and many more. Best wedding band they have ever heard . No one sat at all - everyone danced the entire time and it was fantastic! We can not recommend Bluewater Kings Band enough!
We want to express our deepest gratitude for the amazing performance the band delivered at our wedding! The adjectives such as incredible, outstanding, exceptional and more
hardly convey the joy that we feel for the talent you and the band provided. Every step of the process from the months of planning with the manager Ryan, to the final performance by the nine piece band was beyond perfect!
ALL of our guests were stunned by how great the band was every moment of the evening. The dance floor was always full!
The accompaniment for my song to Scott was perfect . All of the live singing was spot on. Our entire crowd would have kept dancing until dawn if the band had kept playing!
We have had several guests tell us it was the most fun and love filled wedding they have ever attended, and we attribute much of this to the stellar energy The Blue Water Kings brought to the evening!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
We couldn't be happier to have chosen the Bluewater Kings Band. I know at least a few people spoke to the band to find out more about them and if they could see them play elsewhere in the Cities. I also had a couple people specifically ask me more about who the band is after the wedding.
Thanks again to the Bluewater Kings Band for making our night so special!
BWKB was absolutely fantastic! Our guests were dancing and singing the night away and we received so many compliments. I’d hire BWKB any day and can’t wait to recommend them to friends and family in the future for their weddings or events. 😊
First of all, they are GREAT to work with--and maybe it sounds silly to lead with this, but when you're trying to put a wedding together, it makes a huge difference to work with people who are responsive and organized and know what information you need and know what they need from you. Huge. HUGE.
Second--they are a great band! They did a great job on our song requests, picked perfect choices for the rest of the setlist, were tight and high-energy throughout the night, and had everybody dancing instantly and until the end of the last song. I am a musician and there were a lot of other musicians at our wedding, and everyone loved the band. You won't regret hiring Bluewater Kings.
I cannot say enough good things about Bluewater Kings Band. They were the HIGHLIGHT of our night and everyone still talks to us about how great our wedding band was. We loved working with them all throughout the process and they could not have done a better job on our big day. They played guitar during the ceremony, saxophone during cocktail hour, and then had a 7-piece band during the reception. We had a full plan in place with them, but they did a great job of being flexible as the wedding schedule inevitably shifted during the day. Our lead singers were absolutely incredible. It felt like we were at a concert, in the best way!! Nobody left the dance floor and we danced the night away!
AWESOME BAND!!! We found this group on a random internet search and stumbled upon their sample song list; these people know how to please a crowd! High energy, super talented, very easy to work with. Highly recommend - I still have guests telling me how much they loved the versatility and quality of the music!
BlueWater Kings Band was exceptional at our wedding! We had them play strings for our ceremony, a playlist for social hour, MC service for reception as well as the live band for the dance floor. Our guests had the most amazing time and didn't want the night to end. Working with the band and Jacy was an easy, fun, organized experience that I would recommend over and over again. We had personalized music to even a surprise dance that they helped out with. Such a highlight of our wedding and planning experience! Would 100% choose them again!!
Great experience from start to finish. Very professional admin and good musicians who blew the place away and got people dance floor around the clock.
We hired Bluewater Kings Band for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were amazing! Having live music added a lovely and traditional touch to our wedding. We worked with Ryan in the planning stages and he was super responsive and helpful! They had a great selection of ceremony songs to choose from. We are so happy we hired Bluewater Kings Band! We also attended another wedding for which they did music for the Reception and they were incredibly talented!
From the planning to the event itself, Bluewater Kings did not disappoint. Ryan was extremely detailed and met every expectation. The dance floor was packed all night and we are still hearing from our guests how great the music was. Best of all, the bride and groom were thrilled! There was a great mix of music and a wonderful party atmosphere.
Everyone keeps talking about how amazing the music and dancing was at our wedding. Everyone was on the dance floor from start to finish. Highly recommend booking them for your event!
We had a fabulous experience working with Bluewater Kings! They were so easy to communicate with, learned several songs of our choosing for the wedding, and generally rocked it! They played music that fit the tastes we listed, and our guests LOVED them. The dancefloor was full through the very last song. I highly recommend Bluewater Kings!
Bluewater Kings Band was amazing from the first phone call with Scott. We had several planning calls with him before our wedding and he made us feel confident about the music and vibe that the band would play. We also had an acoustic guitar during cocktail hour. We had so many compliments from guests at the wedding, so many told us it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Due to venue regulations, the band has to stop playing at 10:00pm and they quickly transitioned to DJ so people couple continue dancing. We highly recommend Bkuewater Kings Band!
The band was a big part of making our daughter's wedding perfect. Scott was extremely professional and organized, which made us feel comfortable leading up to the event. At the wedding, the band was "on", providing energy as well as keeping things on track and responding to our feedback during the wedding. Bravo!
We had such a fabulous experience working with The Bluewater Kings Band. We originally hired them for October 2020, and they seamlessly worked with us as we navigated a few pandemic-related postponements and venue changes. They ultimately played during our celebration in April 2022 and kept the dance floor alive the whole night! Huge thanks to our incredible 5-piece band and to Tony for making the planning process easy and fun from start to finish. Highly recommend hiring!
The band was FABULOUS!! It truly was a wonderful celebration and the band was everything and MORE that we hoped for. They were all so personable, easy to work with excellent musicians. All the musicians were top notch so kind and had a wonderful personalities. Bree, the lead singer was OUTSTANDING. I know for certain she gained a few more followers on Instagram! 😊. The band as a whole was EXCELLENT! We had guests on the dance floor the entire night! We heard so many great comments on the music selection and just how much fun it was. We just could not have been any happier with the way everything worked out.
Bluewater Kings Band was the vendor we took the biggest risk on—we originally planned for music to be something we spent little to no money on, maybe even just setting up a playlist from a phone. I am so so so happy we took the chance on the band.
The setup process was so easy and seamless—the online portal meant we didn’t have to constantly communicate back and forth, we could just work on it when we had time. They did a great job of outlining all of the information they needed and it really did a good job of helping us plan out the night. Ryan, our contact, was always quick to respond and friendly and helpful! The call we had with him the week of our wedding was the first time we were able to breathe a little and remember we were in good hands with our vendors.
We used Bluewater Kings Band for a cocktail hour jazz trio, MC services, and a five-piece band for the reception dance. I can’t even explain how great they were. The jazz trio really set the tone for the evening, and after dinner people were on the dance floor all night, from our moms to our friends (and us too!).
Dozens of people told us throughout the night and after how great the band was, and they were so right. For the price, this was the best investment we made for our wedding.
So many things went wrong at my wedding, and the band was the thing that went right! People will remember my wedding for the amazing band!
The Bluewater Kings Band was an exceptional band for our wedding! They made the playlist especially tailored to our musical interests and performed at such a high caliber! They made us feel so special throughout the entire reception and even included some personal touches by allowing me, as the bride, to sing part of a song! All of our guests continue to rave about the band to this day. Everyone was on the dance floor all night long-they exceeded all of our expectations! We highly recommend booking this band for your wedding!
We had Bluewater Kings Band for our January 2022 wedding in MN and they were phenomenal! Highly recommend. They played an excellent mix of classics and more modern music and our dance floor was packed the entire night. I suggest going all out and getting the nine piece band - we did and the horns were absolutely worth it. They also helped our family put together a few special surprises and were super accommodating. Everyone said they were the best wedding band they’d ever seen. Many of our engaged friends requested their information!
The Band was great! Everyone was dancing all night! They are great at reading the crowd and playing music accordingly. They also listened to our music preferences and played what we requested. Would highly recommend!
Bluewater Kings prides themselves on being the best wedding band in Minnesota and they definitely delivered at our wedding. Scott (producer) was amazing to work with: even a year prior to the wedding he was meeting with us at showcase events to help us navigate what would be the best band for our wedding. He was responsive, helpful, and enthusiastic. Additionally, they learned new songs for our 3 “first dances” (bride/groom, groom/mother-of-groom, bride/father-of-bride) and they absolutely nailed the songs we had picked. Lots of comments throughout the reception from our guests on how great the band was. They were the first vendor we booked and it was a great decision. Can’t say enough good things about BWKB.
This band is fabulous! The dance floor was full the whole night-all ages raved about the experience. I have never heard such an awesome cover band. The instrumentals and vocals were second to none. They knew how to keep the crowd entertained. They were classy and fun. You won’t go wrong with the Bluewater Kings. Rave review from the mother of the bride.
Lively, fun, entertaining, extremely talented. Leading up to the wedding, when I told other vendors were going to have Bluewater Kings Band play, everyone said we would love them. Well, they FAR exceeded my expectations (which were high!). Bluewater Kings Band is INCREDIBLE! They had everyone out dancing on the dance floor the entire night and our guests raved about their performance. We had a blast and are so thankful that Bluewater Kings Band was part of our day!! Jacy was amazing to work with in the planning process, everyone was super professional, and the band members are all wildly talented. They were easily one of our favorite parts of the day.
Bluewater Kings Band was great to work with. They made the planning process really easy. We felt that they incorporated our comments/preferences into the songs played at our reception, but were also able to rely on their experience and professionalism to create a fun evening! The musicians were all amazing. We received so many comments from our guests saying how awesome the band was!
We hired Bluewater Kings Band for our October Wedding in Hayward, WI and from start to finish, they were exceptional! From our very first meeting, we knew we made the right choice. We worked with Ryan on all the details. He was professional and engaging, and provided all the information we needed to make our day a success. We had a 5-piece band and they were So Much FUN! They hit all our marks, kept the dance floor busy all night long and were a breeze to work with. Our lead female singer had pipes (her version of Rolling On The River by Tina Turner was brilliant!). No matter your event, if you hire this band, you will NOT be disappointed!!
My husband and I entered into wedding planning with a budget that, let's be honest, was reflective of typical millennial student loan debt. Nonetheless, we both agreed we wanted to splurge on a live band for our wedding reception. As this was our number-one big ticket item for our wedding day, you can imagine we did LOTS of research to ensure we were directing our funds toward something amazing. We selected Bluewater Kings after hearing some fantastic demos on their site and receiving a certain degree of comfort from the high level of organization they exhibited throughout the booking process. We weren't able to hear them live until our wedding night, and it was BY FAR one of the best surprises we received the entire day. Our first dance was to 'Purple Rain' by Prince, and I remember when the band struck up my husband and I looking at each other dumbstruck. The vocals were unreal, and the musicianship was extremely tight and professional. I honestly think it was the best part of our entire wedding day (apart from, you know, actually getting married) and judging from the amount of compliments we received from our guests on the music, I think they felt the same way. The band was wonderful to work with, even on a rainy Saturday in a tent with a somewhat inferior power source. The manager showed great care in checking in with us about our needs prior to our wedding day, and responded to our concerns immediately via email. Most of all, they truly made our reception special. If you have the budget for a higher-end band, I couldn't recommend this group enough.
We cannot recommend Bluewater Kings enough for your wedding. We always knew that we wanted a live band for our wedding, so it was our first priority when we started planning! The ability to go to their preview shows was great, they were super fun and also so helpful to decide the size of band that was perfect for us. They also helped with playlists for dinner and also MC'd for us, which was so helpful. They had a call with us the week before the wedding and listened to our preferences while also helping us create the best vibe for our wedding! EVERYONE was on the dance floor and it was truly the best night of our lives. A must!
Bluewater Kings Band brought the party and kept us dancing all night long! Our reception would not have been the same without their energy and enthusiasm. Our producer, Jacy, was accommodating and communicative as plans changed due to Covid-19. She listened to our interests, and the group delivered exactly the vibe we requested. Hosting our event at home, I worried about technology and logistics, but the band was prepared and flexible, and we experienced no issues. Andrina, Alex, and the rest of our 7-piece band were incredible, and, by the end of the night, everyone felt like part of the party. No question, Bluewater Kings Band was the highlight of our event, and we are forever grateful!
Highly recommend band. Great sound, talented musicians that all gel together. Super responsive and affordable for the talent and service. Don't go with immitators, go with the Bluewater Kings Band! Grateful and will recommend.
We hired a 7 piece band! Well worth the value and professionalism the band offered. All the guests Were talking about it days and weeks later!! Awesome memories made with a awesome Band!!
What a party! When we began planning our wedding we knew we wanted a live band and holy smokes were the Bluewater Kings amazing. Scott was a prompt and thorough communicator and even gave us valuable pointers on shopping for a band in the beginning of the process (whether or not we decided to go with the BWK). The night of our wedding they really brought the house down and our guests are still raving about them. Highly recommend.
From the planning phase to the day of the wedding, our experience with Bluewater Kings was unbeatable. I was so impressed with their rapid responses, organization, and support leading up to the event, all led by the amazing Ryan. We had a 7 piece band w/ 2 horns, and asked for music that would keep multiple generations on the dance floor. Our dance floor was packed the whole night, and people couldn’t stop talking about how much they loved our band. If you are deciding if a band vs. DJ is worth the investment, Bluewater Kings is worth every penny ... would 110% recommend!
The band was so amazing. They have a organized space for you to fill out your details and music choices, then you get a call close the the wedding with a quick run down to make sure everything is perfect, then the day of is amazing. I had compliments on the band choice all night, our best man spent his time jamming in front of the keyboard, our vocalists had more energy than I did, and the drummer was going absolutly crazy! I gave them a few genres and songs and they made an amazing playlist that fit us amazingly. Overall I wouldn't change a thing they did. The ceremony guitarist was perfect as well!
They were awesome! We booked the BWK for our wedding reception and every single person that we talked to commented on how great they were and how they really made it a great party. The best part was we only picked a few songs and they read the room perfectly, and played the right songs at the right time. Would definitely look into them for any party you are thinking of having.
Couldn't have asked for a better experience!
The band and other staff were phenomenal. They were very helpful with rescheduling due to postponing and understanding. During planning, they were timely with communication and very helpful. The band was professional and energetic. Everyone loved the band and the energy they brought to our night!
Bluewater Kings Band was absolutely amazing at our private residence wedding! From DJing the ceremony, to the 10-piece band during the reception...it was all perfection! The band perfectly read the crowd and knew exactly what to play to keep the dance floor packed all night! I have recieved so many comments on how amazing our band was and how much fun all of our guests of all ages had dancing at our reception. I would highly recommend BWK to anyone looking for an amazing wedding band!
Wow! We could not have picked a better band. The dance floor was NEVER empty, even when the band took a break, and our guests were cheering for an encore at the end of the night. The musicians are so talented and FUN. The band was so laid back and easy to talk to before the event - quick to respond, versatile with what songs they could play, and very kind. We will never forget this night! Our friends and family are still raving about how much fun they had and how much dancing they did. You will not regret picking this band.
We could not have been more thrilled with our experience with Bluewater Kings Band at our daughter and son-in-law’s rescheduled (x3!) wedding celebration in July. We chose to have a band because after all this couple had been through, we wanted the night to be extra special, and BWK did not disappoint. From start to finish, the communication and execution on the administrative end was impeccable. The cocktail trio added the perfect ambience to the patio, the MC, Nate Santos was warm and engaging with the guests as we moved from one part of the evening to the next, and then as the band performed throughout the night, the dance floor and surrounding areas were full of our guests enjoying the music. They played the perfect fresh song list to keep everyone out there and honored the requests we made regarding genres and songs during our planning process. We were beyond happy and recommend the Bluewater Kings band wholeheartedly!
Where do I begin?! The manager was incredible with helping me the whole way through for my wedding! Very professional & responded to my every question/need! AND THE BAND.. wow my husband & I were truly blown away at our wedding! It felt like we were at a live concert?! Played all genres of music, kept the guests involved & had EVERYONE on the dance floor the whole night! During our first dance, the groom & I stopped midway through our song in aww! INCREDIBLE! I can't say this enough but if you haven't booked Bluewater Kings Band you have to NOW! If I could I would give them a 10 STAR !!! Thank you for making my night amazing <3
SO FUN!!! They kept the party going with everyone on the dance floor all night. They learned requested songs for us and made the night so magical!
Amazing!!! We had a 3 person band perform at our reception and they were incredible! They completely made our night everything we wanted it to be. Their ability to read the crowd and play accordingly was spot on. All the staff at the venue commented on how they were the best band they had seen at their facility and the owner even reached out to ask for their contact information afterward. Having live music was the best decision we made for our reception. Would highly recommend the Bluewater Kings!
Bluewater Kings Band was AMAZING and did such a fantastic job on our wedding day! From the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception, we couldn't have asked for better musicians. All of our guests were so excited to hear live music once again. We had to reschedule because of COVID and the band was so kind and flexible when accommodating with our constantly changing plans. I could not recommend BWKB enough!
Bluewater Kings Band was amazing. We booked a six piece band for our backyard wedding. We worked with Ryan leading up to the day who was super responsive and helpful. The day of the band was on time, they set up and played a great show! I think they forgot to play one the songs we requested but otherwise I have NO disappointments. The band members were so talented and we received so many compliments from our guests!
Hiring Bluewater Kings Band was the best decision we made! Our ceremony cello and violin were so flexible in learning unique songs for processionals. The 7-piece band for the reception kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night! Guests of all ages were enjoying themselves and dancing to a variety of songs!