About this vendor
BRW New Orleans Band is a band based in New Orleans, LA, that can perform at your wedding or special event. The group came together in 1972 as "Profascination."
In 1978, they entered a talent contest from a local radio station, WBOK, winning first place. This afforded the group their first studio recording, which was released in 1980. The songs were entitled "Something On My Mind", "Overpowering Love", "Try Love Again", and "Wrap You In My Arms."
In 1992, the group was renamed "BRW." The acronym "BRW" encompasses the names of its members: Billy, Rohillion, and Wayne. The group incorporates three-part harmony with a high-energy performance that is reminiscent of such legendary groups as the O'Jays, The Temptations, Solo, and Boys II Men. BRW received the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award for 45 years in the music business.
Details
Instruments
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Pop
- R&B
Music Services
- Live Music
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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4.9
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We just got married and hiring BRW was one of the best decisions we made for our big day! From the very first conversation, Billy — the band’s lead — was an absolute dream to work ...
with. He’s professional, kind, incredibly responsive, and genuinely cares about making your night unforgettable.
And the band? WOW. They brought the energy, the talent, and the vibes. From the first dance to the last song, the dance floor was never empty. They played the perfect mix of classics, crowd-pleasers, and party anthems — our guests are still talking about how fun the night was!
If you want a wedding band that brings joy, keeps the crowd dancing, and makes your night truly magical, BRW is the one. We can’t thank them enough!!!
Billy and his band were amazing for our wedding!! They played the best songs and had the whole wedding on the dance floor. Couldn’t recommend Billy enough!
Billy and the BRW Band are the BEST! At this point, they have played my wedding, two of my sister's weddings, cousins, friends... the list goes on. I can't speak more highly of Bil...
ly and the entire band. I had a dream of brass and female vocalists in addition to the band- he made my dream a reality! I wanted my friends to sing my Dad and I's first dance as well as my husband and I. The band learned our first dance songs and they welcomed my friends on stage to sing with them! It was perfect! They went above and beyond for us. I have had so many wedding guests go on and on about how amazing the band was at our wedding! Not only are they amazingly talented- they are engaging and dynamic and do an amazing job getting the party started right away! Billy is easily accessible and was always there to chat with me about whatever I needed. He met every request with, "It's your day, we want to make it special for you!" There was no question I was going to use BRW for our wedding. They exceeded all expectations. They are the best and made our wedding memorable and so, so special. We will remember our reception forever! LOVE!!
There are so many decisions to make for a wedding. You will second guess yourself and have regrets from staying up too late or drinking too much the night before your wedding to s...
hould I have invited that one person and why didn’t I invite so and so to why did I seat those guests next to each other. However, ONE THING you will NEVER regret is hiring the BRW Band to be your wedding band at your reception! With their selection of music, they bring the energy, the funk, and their enthusiasm all night long.
Importantly, before and after the wedding, Billy was easily reachable, honest, and flexible.
Fantastically, the performance was engaging, afforded opportunities for request,...
performed with class, and was a huge factor in the excitement that permeated the reception. The band took minimal break time and kept the dance floor full.
Third, BRW sounded great and had nice lighting!
What more could you want from your wedding entertainment?
We already have them booked for another family event next year.
Thanks, Billy and team!
I absolutely loved BRW! They are so fun. Every single person at our wedding raved about how much they loved the band. Great music and incredible stage presence. Very engaging with ...
the crowd. Also, Billy is so kind and professional. Couldn’t write enough good things about him and the band.
BRW was such a fun wedding band! The dance floor stayed packed all night long. Everyone had so much fun. Billy and his band were very professional and super easy to work with. I hi...
ghly recommend hiring BRW.
BRW and Billy are amazing!! They truly put on a show and have everyone dancing!! They played at my wedding and it was the best night ever because of BRW. So many guests asked who a...
re band was and that’s the best compliment. He’s very responsive and makes sure the bride and groom are taken care of.
I have been to events with BRW 4 times now. He is great every time. He was the highlight of my own wedding and I would highly recommend.
Just got married on 3/7, and BRW made it the best night ever! I had several people reach out to me asking for the name of the band. Everyone was dancing, and the party never stoppe...
d!! They are even playing at my best friend’s wedding in November in Pensacola per my recommendation. Can’t go wrong with this crew!! So so good.
This band absolutely MADE our wedding!!! They got the party started and never let it slow down. At one point I looked around and not a single guest was off the dance floor, every s...
ingle person was dancing. That’s exactly what we dreamed of!
They made everyone feel included and ready to party. The energy was unreal. From day one, Billy was so personal, responsive, and easy to work with. We would hire them again and again without hesitation. Best decision ever!
Words can’t describe just how amazing Billy and BRW are. Billy is incredibly responsive, easy to work with, such a fun presence, and has the best band in the New Orleans area. The ...
songs are classic for all ages, he incorporates the crowd for a joyous show, and they sound amazing. Their reputation in the city speaks for itself. I was sent to Billy by word of mouth, and I am so glad they were available for our wedding. They even have an upcoming show at Jazz Fest, once again emphasizing just how fantastic they are. If you are looking for an affordable, fun, classic, upbeat NOLA band, do not look any further but go ahead and book with BRW. You will NOT regret it. We rate them 10000000000\10
BRW Band was absolutely incredible! Billy and the band kept the energy high all night and had the dance floor packed for our entire reception. They engaged the crowd perfectly and ...
truly kept the party going. We’ve had so many guests tell us how amazing they were. Could not recommend BRW Band more!
BRW has played our annual Mardi Gras event for last 4 years. Every year it has been a great decision! They know how to get the crowd going and are always one the top compliments we...
get from the members! They are the life of the party. Definitely recommend Billy and his band!
Booking BRW was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Mr. Billy and the band brought the fun and created an incredible, upbeat atmosphere from the first song to the la...
st. Our guests raved about how great the band was and how much they loved the music. On top of their talent, Mr. Billy was so kind and an absolute joy to work with. Beyond blessed to have tound BRW, and we cannot recommend them enough!
We had BRW play our December wedding in NOLA and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Mr. Kennedy is kind and wonderful to work with and the band was not only tale...
nted, but brought incredible energy to the party. We had countless people come up to us saying how spectacular the band was. I couldn’t recommend them any more highly!
Billy and his band were amazing. They were easy to work with, very kind, and really made our wedding night a night to remember. Their performance was incredible. From their amazing...
outfits to the songs that got all of the guests on to the dance floor. We highly recommend booking them!
BRW is hands down THE BEST! My husband and I were struggling to find a band in our budget that was willing to travel to our venue. BRW had no hesitation in traveling 6+ hours and w...
as beyond easy to work with and was highly accommodating. We got married two months ago and everyone is still raving about the band! They were so great about involving all guests ranging from my 2 yr old niece to my 98 yr old great grandmother! My husband would tell you that the highlight was the special jacket they brought from him to wear. It brought him so much joy and made such an impact on our special day so much so that they have gifted it to us!! Truly can’t say enough good things about this band.
We cannot recommend BRW enough! From the very beginning, Mr. Billy took such great care of us throughout the planning process — he was organized, kind, and made everything so easy....
And on our wedding night? They absolutely blew us away. The energy, the music, the seamless flow… everything was perfect.
Our guests were on the dance floor all night, and we truly had the best time. BRW made our reception unforgettable and brought so much joy and fun to our wedding. If you want a band that is professional, talented, and knows how to throw a party, book BRW. We had an absolute blast! 🥂💛
BRW is undoubtedly the best band in New Orleans! Over the past 10 years, I've had the pleasure of attending multiple events where this incredible band was performing, and each time...
, they never fail to impress.
I've engaged BRW for several social events, and I can confidently say they consistently outdo themselves—each performance is better than the last! Their ability to create a vibrant atmosphere with timeless music that appeals to all generations is simply unmatched. If you're looking for a band that will elevate your event and leave your guests raving, look no further than BRW. Highly recommend!
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BRW was fantastic at our daughter’s wedding in New Orleans on October 18th. I would hire him in a minute for another celebration! Best wedding ever!!
Most fantastic wedding band ever. Everyone was so Nice and communicative. They were so responsive and literally every song that was played was a banger. The whole wedding party and...
every attendant danced the whole time. It truly was a dance party. They were transparent, organized, kind, and so much fun. Literally every person has reached out to me asking the name of the band because everyone loved it.
- [ ] I highly recommend booking BRW. Billy is such a kind person and that really shows in the way he manages this band and his business. He was genuinely excited for our party...
, flexible to work with throughout the whole process, and went above and beyond (even attended our rehearsal at the venue - unasked - to make sure we were all set). Then they brought the good vibes all night. We received so many compliments on how fun they were. LOVE THIS GROUP!
BRW and Billy were amazing!! We loved having them at our wedding—they got all of our guests out on the dance floor and were so easy to work with!
BRW was awesome! They were truly the life of the party and I'd highly recommend them!
Billy Kennedy and krewe are awesome!!! Hands down the best if you want an old school NOLA band. They made our night! You can book BRW and have full confidence they will show up and...
show out. 10 outta 10 recommend!
BRW is the best in the business! Their professionalism is as incredible as their talent and entertainment. They help make my wedding one for the history books for my guests and the...
entire state of Montana! There is never a dull moment with Billy and the entire BRW crew. We cannot recommend them enough!
BRW was fantastic! They had everyone on the dancefloor & made the night more memorable than we could have imagined. I would recommend them to anyone!
BRW is the best wedding band far and away! They put on a show that blew our entire guest list away. From the very beginning, Billy was communicative and beyond accommodating. They ...
even learned and rehearsed a brand new song for our first dance, making it all the more special. I will recommend BRW to everyone I speak to and have them for any/all events I plan in the future. If I could give them 50 stars I would!
I’ve booked this band 3 times for different events!! If that doesn’t say how excellent they are, then I don’t know what does! We LOVE BRW!!
Have seen these guys play for years at various different occasions and every single time they bring the same amount of unrivaled energy and funk! To put it simply, live music doesn...
’t get better than this.
BRW was the perfect band for our NEW years Eve wedding! Not only do they give a perfect performance every time- they were committed to making our wedding special and unique to us! ...
We felt very cared for- and on top of all the worries that come with wedding planning- hiring BRW was not one of them. We knew it be fun with Billy at the front!
We had Mr. Billy and BRW play for our wedding reception and they absolutely exceeded our expectations. The music was great, the crowd loved the performance, and Mr. Billy accommoda...
ted all of our requests. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a great band for their reception or any other event!
Billy Kennedy and his band traveled to Houston for my wedding. Out of all of the decisions I made for my wedding, this was by far the best! This band is incredibly talented and so ...
much fun!!!!! They genuinely care! They bring so much energy and love to your day! They know how to get the entire crowd going! I have gotten so many compliments on Billy Kennedy and the whole band!!!! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Thank you Billy!!!!!
BRW is one of the best kept secrets in the New Orleans live music scene. As a very hands-on two-time FOB, it was my distinct pleasure to (yet again) work closely with Billy Kenned...
y, lead singer and manager of BRW, the band we chose for our second daughter’s recent wedding reception. In fact, BRW was the first wedding vendor that we booked, even before a final date or venue was selected! Lol. That’s how sure we were that we wanted BRW to be a part of our daughter’s big day. Our confidence in Billy and BRW comes from our long history of enjoying their entertaining style, guest engagement and musical talents. BRW played at our older daughter’s wedding three years ago and blew everyone away. We first saw them play many years ago at the wedding of one of our daughter’s bridesmaids. I’ve since hired them to play at my employer’s Christmas party at least four times. They’re a huge crowd favorite and never fail to get everyone on the dance floor and stay there until the last song ends. Billy is a great guy and a real pro, who really cares about “his brides.” Always quick to answer a text or happy to get on the phone to answer questions, he is personally involved throughout the process and does whatever he can to help ensure that BRW’s role in a wedding goes smoothly. Yet again, BRW delivered a magical evening that our daughter and new son-in-law will never forget, nor will anyone else who attended. Do yourself a favor and choose BRW to play at your wedding reception or corporate event. You’ll be glad you did!
BRW was phenomenal and one of the best parts of my wedding! I’m still hearing from everyone how great the band was! They had everyone on the dance floor and helped make the night u...
nforgettable! Billy made the process so easy, they took care of everything and I just had to show up. 1000% recommend!
BRW was the best band! Dealing with Billy was such a breeze. We were picky with what we wanted to hear, and we have multiple musician friends which the band allowed to get on stage...
and play throughout the night. Billy was perfectly responsive in texts/phone calls to coordinate everything. They were so accommodating and welcoming when ideas were brought up. Billy would just say to every request: “This is your day! We gonna do it your way! Whatever you want.” No complaints. Stress free! Not to mention how talented and amazing they were as well!!
BRW was the best part of the night! Endless compliments from our guests and the perfect well-rounded playlist for all ages. For the last set of songs, Billy made an effort to make ...
sure the Bride/Groom, MOB, MOH got on stage to have some fun in front of their guests. An unforgettable night!
Best band out there!!! Billy is the best and was super responsive throughout the whole planning service. They kept us dancing all night and were so interactive with the crowd. Best...
part of my wedding was the band!! 10/10 recommend
Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Mr. Billy & BRW made our wedding night an absolute DREAM. They show up ready to light up the dance floor. They’re interactive with the crowd an...
d will have everyone dancing all night. The dance floor was full literally all night. I wish I could count the amount of times we heard “what band was that??” after the wedding and the endless compliments on them!!! Mr. Billy was a breeze to work with and made sure our night was extra special. BOOK BRW if you want the whole house up and dancing all night!!!!
BRW is the BEST!!! One of the few request my husband made throughout wedding planning was to BRW play at our reception! And it was the best time!!! They traveled all the way to Wes...
t Point, MS for our wedding and made it the most fun night. Everyone couldn't stop talking about how great they are!
Can't recommend them enough!
BRW played my wedding! They are soo much fun! Kept everyone dancing & even got my husband and I up on the stage! They are fantastic, professional, and fun!
BRW did an incredible job at our wedding. Billy is so easy to work with and very communicative, especially compared to other musicians. The dance floor stayed full all night even t...
hough it was warmer than we expected. We can’t recommend Billy and his band enough. Excellent band for an amazing value.
Could not have asked for a better band at our wedding! Billy was SO kind and helpful. He made the booking process as easy as possible and they really brought the party on our weddi...
ng night!!! Everyone at our wedding commented on how great they were. Highly recommend!!!
Everybody at our wedding commented on how amazing BRW was! Billy is so kind and always available for questions, ideas, etc. They know what they are doing and get EVERYBODY of all a...
ges on the floor. So thankful for them!
BRW was absolutely amazing! Communication was great, he was available anytime I wanted to call and talk about first dance songs or anything I had concerns about/wanted to make clea...
r. Billy was very accommodating and kind, we loved working with him. I knew from the start that I wanted my sister to sing me & my husband’s first dance song and I was nervous because I think most bands can be pretty strict about those things but Billy was so nice and loved that I wanted my sister to sing. They were so accommodating and even learned the song I wanted her to sing. They also were so amazing with the guests, and my little cousins who loved to be on stage. Me and my now husband were on the stage many time and it was so beyond fun!! Every song was amazing and I know everyone had the best time on the dance floor. I cannot recommend BRW enough!!
Billy & BRW played for our wedding in NOLA this year, and are just fantastic. They're easy to work with, incredibly kind and helpful, invested in having a great time with you, and ...
the music is just so good. All the guests were raving over them. Thanks again for everything, Billy! Ryan
BRW brings the energy and fun wherever they go! They were AMAZING and very detailed for our wedding. The dance floor never slowed down. BRW made our wedding day so special and we c...
ouldn’t imagine our big day with any other band! Truly awesome!
Professional, good communication, made our night really special! Awesome harmonies, awesome set list. Awesome guys!!!
The best band!!!!!! We love Billy and his crew. Always a blast
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New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
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