Bud Maltin Music (LIVE Band) + Metropolitan Music DJs

als and ooze talent. Everyone at our party had a blast and I can't recommend them enough.

anding what you would and would not like to hear on the dance floor and not creating additional stress the weeks leading up to the wedding. When we booked them we had this one sax player that we really wanted at our wedding and a month before Bill told us he was no longer available. While we were disappointed we were even happier with the replacement Baron Raymonde who was out on the dance floor playing the sax while our guests were dancing and was amazing during cocktail hour. Bill even had a guitarist come in for a few hours to make sure we had everything we wanted for the wedding. The singer Dani was perfect she was out on the dance floor with our guests and sang every possible song. Her range and voice is amazing. Bill was our DJ and for our first dance he created a custom mix of two versions of our song that was exactly what we were looking for and his singing was great too!!! Booking Bud Maltin was definitely one of the best decisions we made and they are one of our top vendors. We will definitely hire them again for other events. I would definitely recommend doing a DJ + Live package and going to one of their live showcases. You can’t go wrong booking these guys!!!!!

nd get the crowd going and make you want to get up and dance. The voices.... all I can say is WOW. They are on another level. I have worked with Bud Maltin and Metropolitan Music for YEARS and they are the ONLY company I now go to when I need live music or a DJ. We recently just had them at our Wedding Celebration and they worked with us - played the music we asked, made suggestions, and made our night spectacular. They have options that many other bands do not offer- we even had someone taking pics at the wedding and putting them up in real time for guests to see. My best friend is also getting married and after seeing them at my wedding said I don't even have to look further as they are EXACTLY what we want. If that doesn't say something I don't know what else would. Trust me, you WANT Bud Maltin at your Wedding. :) .

. We really loved the option of having a great DJ AND live musicians/a live band as it truly provided the best of both worlds. If there were particular songs we wanted to hear with "original" or specific artists singing the songs, we had the DJ for that. This was true for both our first dance as well as the Father-Daughter dance. But, it was so much fun to have live musicians to add to the great energy of our wedding reception. We appreciate the personal attention, input and professionalism of Bud Maltin himself as well as business manager, Bill Galbo. They are both wonderful!

they were travelling to Naples Florida for a Saturday evening affair. They had everything under control and assured me we had nothing to worry about. Well the band was the hit of the evening. People are still talking about the event and the staff at the country club say it was the best band and party ever. Special thanks to Bud and the band for making this such an enjoyable party, stress free!! Ron Krawczyk

lented musicians especially in the NYC area but we felt that we were in the best and most capable hands working with the Bud Maltin Band. We had 11-12 musicians the day of our wedding which provided continuous music throughout the day. For the ceremony we had a Bud play flute and an electric guitar. It set the tone for the entire ceremony and delivered renditions of the songs that we requested which were recognizable as soft instrumentals but perfectly arranged as to blend into the backdrop. The band does a walk through of the venue before the day of the wedding to ensure that all of the logistics are accounted for. Bud and his manager Bill worked with the venue to organize a time without us (as we were very busy and weren't required to walk through with them). In doing so, they came up with recommendations on how to setup the band to optimize the acoustics in our rather large open space. In addition to this, having seen a grand piano on site while doing their walk through, they were able to utilize it doing our cocktail hour. The day of our wedding we had a bass guitar and piano entertaining our guests which was an incredible demonstration on Bud and Bill's experience to have had the foresight to visit the venue and make these kinds of suggestions. The final decisions were always left in our hands (Bride & Groom) and we never felt pushed. Given the bands collective experience, we took them up on every suggestion they made, each time adding more and more value. During the reception Bud and the band put on a spectacular performance. Although the band was completely capable of learning anything we requested, we chose to trust their expertise in curating the music that was played during our day. This may sound scary to some but let me tell you, no one knows how to entertain a room of 200 people like the Bud Maltin Band. They played top hits across 70s-2010s, They had three generations of people up dancing and not once was there an empty dance floor. All transitions into traditional wedding reception rituals like the 'first dance' and the 'father daughter dance' were all done in a way that made sense and didn't disrupt the flow. This is all another testament to this band's experience. The wedding is now behind us both and looking back at all of the decisions big and small we had made. One of best decision my wife and I made around planning our wedding was hiring The Bud Maltin band. Since our wedding everyone reflects on the wedding the same way: "THE BAND WAS INCREDIBLE!". Book a time to see them perform. They are kind, generous, and a pleasure to work with. My wife and both feel booking them for our wedding was an absolute home run for all of our guests! - Bill & Chelsea

o hire a band because we had really specific music in mind. My husband’s side of the family is Indian, and more on the young side, while my family is American and a bit older. We wanted music that would appeal to both but were convinced that a band who could do it all was going to be impossible to find. But then we found Bud Maltin. With their band/DJ hybrid combination, they were able to not only play all the songs that you wanted to meet both criteria but also songs that felt personally significant to my husband and I. They even learned some special Hindi songs we requested! They were incredibly professional, responsive, warm and easy to work with. Their sound is unbeatable. I’m already working with them on another event. I cannot recommend them enough!!

uide you through the process step by step. I highly recommend this company for your music needs.

what we got on our wedding day. Professionalism, talent, energy, and a natural harmony with the crowd and the entire experience. All aspects, discussed and implied, went off without a hitch. From the ceremony music, featuring a violinist and keyboardist duo pulling off our non-traditional processional music, to ending the night with our specific request (including the obviously necessary "I Want it That Way" by The Backstreet Boys :), it goes without saying that guests and staff alike shared nothing but positive feedback. Let's not forget a fun and relaxing cocktail hour featuring the smooth sounds of the acoustic guitar, followed by the 4-hour reception with our 7-piece band and that unforgettable whirlwind of a Hora to start off the party. Bottomline is that you will not be disappointed. Thank you to the band for providing the perfect soundtrack to our big day!

p dancing!!!!! My husband and I went to see several bands throughout our wedding planning process because having an amazing band was really important to us. Bud and Bill and the whole band were exceptional to work with. Our guests are still asking us to use them for their own weddings. We had a 10-piece band, and the money was truly worth every penny! They were incredible throughout every step of the process- responsive, timely, and professional. They made our wedding so special and I would hire them 100 times again! THANK YOU!

ing with Bud and Bill made the entire process so easy. They know so much about music, and they are incredibly professional. Bud was so patient and kind as we spoke on the phone multiple times to ensure that the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music was exactly what we wanted. We had a talented pianist play during the ceremony and cocktail hour. We ultimately had a nine piece band play at the reception. All of the music was phenomenal. In the two weeks since our wedding, I have had many many people tell me how impressed they were with the band. I am so happy that they were the ones to play at our wedding. I highly recommend Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music for any event with music, especially a wedding.

e teenagers were having a great time and complimented the band.

ut even during dinner we had music from the most amazing key board soloist. Bud himself was extremely professional & so willing to help us to pull off a surprise for the bride & groom. If your planning on live music no one compares with these talented musicians. Thanks for amazing & unforgettable evening.

and react to the tone and type of music my wife and I wanted, but they were also there to help guide us through what made sense given our guest list. They set up multiple calls to help us determine the best music for each piece of the night and let us have the flexibility we needed. And oh yeah, they also can freaking play like no other! We had a band + dj combo and it worked out perfect for us. A lot of people say on your wedding night you won't remember a lot of the music, but Bud's band was so great that we are still talking about them today! We cannot recommend them enough and we are letting all of our friends and family know they are a must-hire for any of their upcoming weddings.

pleasing for all. Bud did the job and with great success perfectly blending the genres to keep everyone entertained and dancing. Furthermore he contacted me before the event, asking for song suggestions, special requests and or dedications. He even worked with us to play a music guessing game, which all enjoyed. Bud is professional and quite personable. He made the party a huge success. Would definitely hire him again!

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ven engaged at that point, but as soon as we heard them play we turned to each other & said in unison “We’re booking them for our wedding.” Two years later we went to see them at one of their gigs in NYC just to refresh our memory and they were just as fabulous as we remember. Their energy, talent, and professionalism was just out of this world! Everyone we spoke to raved about the band, and our dance floor was always packed which is exactly what we wanted. Both Bill & Bud were absolute pleasures to work with. Our chat with Bud about our song list was the most fun I’ve had in this entire wedding planning process. His ideas/input were fantastic and I felt he and the band really got us. The music could not have been more perfect. So in conclusion, stop what you’re doing and book them now!

ommend them to absolutely anyone -- Bud and Bill were beyond incredible to work with!

g. They are great to work with and your friends will have the best time!

eir online demos, we wanted the band. Once we heard them in person at a showcase, we were sold! Everyone at our wedding loved the band -- they keyed into the crowd to play songs everyone was into, kept the party going all night, and they are all so TALENTED! The whole band made our wedding better, and we couldn't be happier with our choice to hire them. Highly recommend!

ere able to accommodate various requests that we had. They even worked with my husband to plan him bringing his guitar to play a song for me at the wedding. Bud even tuned it up for him that day and everything! Everyone we spoke to that night was in love with the band and commented on how amazing they are. Everyone was up on the dance floor all night long, from the time of our first dances until the last song, the dance floor was never empty. Bud and his band made our night so much more special than it already was. They also played our ceremony music beautifully and as soon as they started to play, I began to tear up. The musician who played during our cocktail hour did an amazing job as well. The music never stopped and neither did the dancing. They also do an incredible hora, and my husband's non-Jewish family keeps commenting that it was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding and loved doing the hora! I can't thank Bud and his band enough for making our wedding so amazing and would absolutely recommend them to anyone having a wedding or other event. My husband and I keep saying that we can't wait until our next big event so we can use them again!!

e was no comparison. This band is 100% worth paying for as music is the most important part of the reception! Bud and Bill were absolutely amazing to deal with the entire planning process. The band was amazing the entire wedding, our guests were up and dancing the entire night. Each member is so talented, our wedding guests are still talking about how it was the best wedding band they've ever seen. I cannot wait to see our wedding video to see the band again! We can't thank the Bud Maltin Band enough for making our wedding as perfect as it was!

c was a bit too slow in tempo at times for our taste. 3) It was a bit challenging working with them in the week or two leading up to the wedding. My husband had to convince them to play a certain song for our ceremony and for our first dance, which they pushed back on (but ultimately did come through and perform those songs). I also didn't love that they attempted to upsell us during the last week - I would have rather they told us we needed sound engineers, an extra musician, etc. upfront when signing the contract. Overall, we were ok with Bud Maltin. They still created a fun event for us. People were dancing. Our friends even booked them for their wedding after ours.

cing. Plus, they were very easy to work with after we had to switch our wedding venue a month before the wedding! Highly recommend Bud and the band!

make sure our day was as special as it could be. If you love music I highly recommend Bud Maltin Band for your wedding. The Band was the highlight of our wedding!

politan Music were to work with throughout the entire planning process up to and including the wedding celebration. The band was incredible. Our guests did not stop asking "where did you find the band?"- and a number of professional musicians at the affair commented that the band's musicians were exceptional. The horns, guitars, keyboards, drums and vocals were phenomenal. The band played all types of music and had an incredible young singer entertain our guests during mealtime. All through the night as soon as the band started playing the dance floor became packed. The dance floor was never empty- it was awesome to watch. On a personal note Bud embraced lyrics I wrote for my daughter and put the words to music. It was evident as he put it “a total labor of love”. Only a special kind of person would devote the time and energy Bud and the band put into ensuring the music for my daughter’s song was perfect. Thank you, Bud and the entire band, for helping make this special night a night we will all remember for many many years. Manny

planning for the big day. We were so grateful to have Bud as our ceremony musician and that he was able to stay for the rest of our reception as well. We saw Anthony and Sherma (lead singers) during the band's private showcase for couples and that's how we knew we definitely needed to book the band. Lucky for us, our request for the two of them specifically to play our wedding was met. During the reception itself we had so many of our guests come up to us and compliment the band, and now a month after the wedding, we are still getting (unsolicited) feedback that echos "the band was so awesome" and that people have never danced as much at a wedding than they did at ours. We are so proud and grateful! The dance floor was always packed and everyone really enjoyed the continuous live music. Honestly, from the day that we secured the band for our wedding day, my husband and I watched their cover of Sia's "Cheap Thrills" on YouTube almost every single day - that's how excited we were. Booking Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music is absolutely, absolutely worth it. It's one of the most memorable parts of our wedding for our guests and we could tell in each moment how much fun everyone was having - even our friends/family who don't normally dance did! My husband and I both say that we wished we were able to dance more ourselves to enjoy and hear every song they played. Thank you to Bud, Bill and the whole band for their artistry, charisma and wedding expertise. We have already recommended them to our friends who are in wedding planning mode. :)

on. The GM, Bill Galbo, was also such a pleasure to work with - super responsive, and never made us feel as though we were asking too many questions (even though we knew we were!). Our guests are still complimenting the band, which is exactly what you want to hear after your special day :) . We highly recommend the Bud Maltin Band.

ey were! They helped make our wedding day the best day ever!

ere able to plan things over the phone, e-mail, and Skype. They were personable and professional. The night of the wedding, they were really great. My husband doesn't dance much, generally, but I saw him out on the dance floor quite a bit that night! Furthermore, when we had an unexpected medical emergency, Bud stopped the music and calmly informed people of the situation. When it was over (everyone was okay, thankfully!!), I didn't know how the night would start up again, but I needn't have worried. I would highly recommend them! Thank you so much, Bud and Bill!!!

ut most of the process leading up to the day of. He played the flute for our ceremony (with beautifully pre-recorded music to accompany him), and was hired to play the sax. He even brought his keyboard too. Sharma played the keys as well, and she had a beautiful voice! If you can't afford a full band this was an excellent option that I'd highly recommend. My guests had a wonderful time, and the dance floor was full nearly the whole night. Bud and Bill were more than willing to working with us on song selections, special requests and offered plenty of helpful suggestions too. They made the experience smooth and seamless and Bud was a great Emcee. I would absolutely work with them again in the future.

team is extremely professional, accommodating and attentive. We met with Bud a few weeks before our wedding to review our song list and he was very honest about certain song choices -- either telling us they were must-plays or giving us a similar option that he thought would be more of a crowd pleaser, both were very much appreciated! My husband and I had also been practicing a choreographed first dance for weeks and I emphasized to the band prior that I wanted it to be played exactly as the cover version sounded that we had been practicing to. Bud blew me away by making our first dance sound just like that version, down to the second. We can't thank Bud and his band enough for making our wedding day so perfect. We have received so many compliments on the band following our wedding and we would highly recommend him!

ything squared away. AND on the big day they were even better. We absolutely loved having them and all of our family and friends are still talking about how great they were six months later. I even dare to say they are the best wedding band we have ever seen. Go with Bud Maltin- you won't regret it!

oking for. They also learned our first dance song for us and did an amazing version of it. Bud was also so helpful leading up to the wedding. He went over all the songs with us and helped us pick what to walk out to for the reception. I loved that he met with the wedding party before our entrance into the reception to make sure that everyone knew the flow of the events and that he could pronounce everyone's name correctly. Little details like that really made me so relaxed the day of the wedding! Bill also was great help when getting ready for the big day. He was extremely organized and prompt in his responses whenever I had a question concerning the band. It's been a little over 2 months since our wedding and our friends and family cannot stop raving about how great the band was! The band's love for music and performing shines through! The Bud Maltin Band MADE our wedding the perfect dance party we always wanted - THANK YOU!

erson band and all of our guests RAVED about them the whole night! My family is so happy with Bud Maltin Music we are using them again at my brother's bar mitzvah. They are the best!

ponsive, thoughtful, and professional. I had no stress working with them whatsoever! The band itself is unlike any wedding band I've ever heard - they brought the house down and our friends and family were raving! Several guests told us that Bud Maltin was the best wedding band they had ever heard - and we agree! With an extensive playlist and an insanely talented line up, Bud Maltin kept our guests on the dance floor all night. We had so much fun! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

solutely fabulous at getting a party started and keeping it going would be an understatement. The dance floor was packed all night long. They were lively and energetic without blasting you out of the room. They were incredibly pleasant in all dealings and are so eager to please. I cannot imagine anyone not being thrilled with this band. I would hire them again without hesitation!

is unparalleled. They were a pleasure to work with from the time of our first contact through the conclusion of our reception. You will not be disappointed!!!

through the plan for the night, working with our other vendors and wedding planner. Not having been to a wedding with a live band before, I could not recommend Bud and a live band more. We had a jewish/hindu wedding and Bud had the EVERYONE dancing during the Hora and jumping during bollywood and bangra later. Many many guests have told us that they've never made more fun at a wedding than doing the Hora. Overall, we were extremely happy with Bud, Bill and the band.

they know how to bring the crowd to their feet to dance, dance, dance the night away - which after all, is the goal at a wedding, right?! This band made the entire evening MAGICAL! The guitar/flute combo at the ceremony was a perfect blend to enhance the vows. The cocktail hour background music by their classical guitarist was absolutely beautiful! But of course, it was the DANCE MUSIC which truly made our party a success, with Bud at the helm, navigating our various guest soloists (family members and the bride!) effortlessly through the evening. Also wanted to mention how attentive and cooperative both Bud and manager Bill were throughout the planning process. Bud made a special trip to the venue a few days prior to the wedding to ensure that everything would be perfect for our daughter and her groom. He helped us to maintain a couple of surprise events at the wedding by planning enough time. All in all, we would highly recommend the Bud Maltin Band for your event! You will be in good hands and have so much fun dancing that your guests will be talking about it for months!

tly what happened! We worked with Bill Galbo, who was an absolute pleasure from day one. He totally got the taste in music we were going for by asking the right questions from the get-go. He was accommodating, easy to work with and reliable. Also, he had a plethora of experience, so we relied on his expertise and suggestions. We knew we were in good hands with no stress at all. As for the reception, Bill, and his colleague, AJ, made the nights go smoothly. Everything was times perfectly, thanks to him and his coordination with our venue. All the toasts, speeches, first dance and cake cutting flowed through the night. The best part is that Bill read the crowd well. As promised, he made sure everyone stayed on the dance floor and had a wonderful time. We highly recommend Bill and Bud Maltin Music for your next event. They are the best in the business!

nstruments to the special song selections to the structure for the evening, Bill was always available to offer advice but was never pushy or overbearing. Amidst so many other moving pieces of the wedding planning process, we were so grateful for the professionalism, creativity and quality provided by Bill; we knew we were in good hands and had no worries going into the day; we couldn’t be happier with how everything came together. We had an acoustic guitarist (Mark) for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and he was simply amazing! For the reception, we opted to have both musicians and DJ (keyboard, vocalist, guitar) for a mix of live and recorded favorites, and it was a blast! The entire team was so talented, and our guests loved the combination. Bill even found moments to get in a few songs that were meaningful to us but didn’t quite work for special songs, which was a really nice personal touch. All in all, the music was one of the highlights of the evening, and we would HIGHLY recommend!

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run the show because you know EXACTLY what to do. You guys nailed it. Everyone (two weeks later) is still raving about THE BAND! It was the most magical night for us and I am so thankful for all of your talents. Everyone single one of you were spectacular and beyond gifted!

nger (and thus know what I want and like) and he made it super easy to have a ton of input on the song list, etc. And they said it would be entirely possible (and welcomed) for me to get up and sing with the band at some point in the night. Bill (And Bud) also worked with me to get the band arrangement that fit my price range - which was critical! They even DJed the ceremony and cocktail hr. The band that played our wedding was led by band leader/saxophonist Timmy Cappello. Timmy is one of the kindest people and a super talented musician. He was the perfect MC (said all of the right things, but was quick and to the point and didnt do any cheesy stuff that you sometimes see at weddings!). The song selection was SPOT ON. They played such an amazing range of music (pop, motown, funk, swing, hip-hop, RAP!) and did it so well. Each band member was very talented and soloed/riffed and got really into it! Also -the singers were UNREAL (Sherma and Eric). We (and vast majority of wedding guests) were literally on the dance floor the entire night. It was one, huge, happy dance party and that is exactly what we wanted. (with the perfect slow songs sprinkled in and the requisite relaxed James Taylor tunes (we are big fans) for the few moments that we actually wanted to sit and eat!) They played our Sam Smith wedding song - Latch - super well and nailed the arrangement - slow version into the upbeat remix version. They also killed it on the father/daughter dance (Stand By Me) and mother/son dance (Shower the People). Last but not least, when it came time for me to sing (I planned with Timmy to sing three songs) - they were SO incredibly GRACIOUS and fun to sing with. They nailed the instrumentals and back-up vocals and I had the best time singing to my new husband in front of my family and friends.

. We received countless comments from guests regarding how much they loved the band/dj combo many saying it was the best band they've ever seen at a wedding and I completely agree. If you want the perfect music for the perfect night, look no further than Bud Maltin.

was sending us new ideas on the ceremony details to make it even better and me, my now husband and Bill worked together perfectly making the whole process painless. The night before the wedding, the DJ assistant was diagnosed with foot & mouth disease but Bill sent me an email to say they have found a replacement. On the day, he was so professional and made us feel at ease. There was a couple of glitches with the prelude that was partly caused by a misunderstanding with the officiant. My advice to all bride/groom-to-bes, be super detail-oriented during your ceremony rehearsal.. like actually play the music on your phone, and make the officiant/bridal party rehearse and walk to the music as if it's the actual day from beginning to end to avoid any mishaps! When we asked Bill what happened after the wedding, he was so professional about it and took all the responsibilities. Hey, mistakes happen even with all the detailed planning! We had some major problems with our florist and they were very defensive, ended up blaming our venue and were not professional at all. So we know Bill is amazing and not all vendors are as good! In the end, we also had other details, like playing a slideshow which went perfectly. Bill also made some dance song suggestions to pump up the crowd which worked great. Overall, the wedding was a great success. Our guests danced the night away, the dance floor was never empty and everyone could not stop talking about how fun and amazing our wedding was. Thank you Bill and team!!

do our wedding. Bill was so prompt at responding to any questions we had and offered us many ideas and suggestions as far as entrance music, the order of our reception, etc. A few days before the wedding he confirmed absolutely every detail of the night which had me feeling extremely calm heading into the big day. At our wedding we had Bill, a vocalist, guitarist, and sax player and they were all phenomenal!! I had never been to a wedding that had a combination of live and recorded music and it created such a unique atmosphere to the night. Being able to dance our first dance to live music was incredible! We received so many compliments, and we still do, on how awesome the music was! The selection was great, something for everyone, and again the live aspect was so fantastic. Everything happened just as Bill said it would, only better! We can't thank Bill and his team at Bud Maltin enough for making our wedding so memorable. We only wish we had another event we could hire them for, maybe an anniversary party! Thank you again Bill!

h he mentioned the fact that he calls me brown eyed girl and after the speech the band went right into playing the song "Brown Eyed Girl" without having any previous knowledge. They have an excellent ability to read their crowd and adapt. Our family and friends were blown away by their performance and all had an amazing time because of Bud and the band. Also, one of the best parts is that they are so easy to work with, Bill was so helpful and quick in communicating with me throughout the whole process.

esome they were and asked how we found them. Bud and Bill were super easy to work with and fast to respond to any questions we had. They also welcome any song suggestions and recommended great songs when we didn’t know what we wanted. Bud, Bill, Belinda, Anthony, John, David, Frank, Dean, thank you SO much for making our special day truly memorable!

or going in keeping with the mood we wanted set. For the ceremony, they provided a flute and acoustic guitar which were above and beyond as the bridal party walked down the aisle. Their attention to detail was perfect and they just ROCKED. I'd hire them again in a second. Best wedding band I've ever seen. Picking the music for our wedding was one of the hardest decisions we made since it is so pivotal to the celebration and I am so happy we chose Bud Maltin!

our recessional. You nailed the Ray Charles intro and the Natalie Cole song. Being announced during that horn section may have been the best moment of Ed's life!! Then you played the best hora ever. I got several comments that that was the best hora ever. In addition, I got several comments that you were the best band ever, and we wholeheartedly agree! People were asking, "Where did you find that band?" And "Where can I see them play again?!" You kept the energy high all night, which made for the best dance party ever. Even the older folks said they had never danced so much! During the planning process, every interaction we had with you was efficient and helpful. You guys are so good at what you do--we trusted you completely, but we also felt we could give our input and ask for whatever we wanted. It was incredibly easy to work with you. Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding the best day of our lives. Please send our gratitude along to the rest of the band. We hope to hear you play again soon! Warmly, Emily

— they gave us song ideas, and Bud met with us several times to talk about the music and wedding schedule. (The schedule was key — we had a brunch wedding, and Bud helped us plan it down to the minute. His help was invaluable. At the wedding, he helped keep us on schedule by announcing what was happening next, including the cake cutting, parent speeches and more. ) The band even learned a new song — our favorite: Satellite, by Guster — and they did a great job, playing it when our ceremony ended and when we did our first dance. The band provided music during the ceremony, cocktail hour and played nonstop continuous music throughout the party. Hands down, it was the best hora I've ever experienced. Everyone, both young and old, was dancing their hearts out. We saw and heard the exact performers that we expected. The lead vocalist was amazing, and most of the other musicians sang as well. The music was so beautiful, that both groom and mother were in tears during the parents dance. I highly recommend this band!

g our music choices and band options, as well as advice on the wedding venue itself and general wedding tips. The band provided live music for the ceremony (acoustic guitar), cocktail hour (piano), and reception (full 8-piece band). The party had non-stop continuous music, interrupted only by speeches. The band also learned several songs just for our wedding. The music was a great variety, too, so the youngest attendees and oldest all had songs they wanted to dance to (i.e,. Rihanna vs. Rolling Stones). The exact band members that Bud said would play/sing at our wedding did play/sing. The lead vocalists were amazing (I can't believe they don't have record deals), and most of the rest of the band sang, as well. They also take some requests during the reception since their repertoire is so big. After our wedding, people consistently commented about how great the band was and how much fun and memorable it made the whole reception. I'd hire them again in a minute and hope I get invited to more weddings where they are the band!

ne of a kind. We saw the band about 1 year before our wedding and worked closely with them to lock in our wedding. Bill was responsive and wonderful to work with on the contracting process. He understood our needs and worked closely with us and our budget, which was so helpful. I am a professional event planner by trade, and I searched high and low for a band that was within our budget and had a stellar reputation. Bud Maltin has just that. The band delivered and truly exceeded our expectations. Everyone was out on the dance floor all night long and had the best time. One of the highlights was when Bud surprised us with a throwback song (Backstreet Boys, I want it that way). I mentioned I grew up in the boy band era and all my old childhood friends would be at the wedding and would love at least 1 old school boy band song. The band learned it and hit the nail on the head! Picture 20+ girls just singing and dancing to BSB live...it really was an amazing moment! The band also played some Australian tunes for our family which was a really nice touch! We can't thank them enough. The ceremony music was beautiful and Bud on the harmonica was just perfect. Lighting on the dance floor...tableside keyboard playing during dinner...it was all wonderful. I'll never forget all the comments during the wedding about our main female vocals - "That woman has pipes!". Oh you bet she does! The entire band played harmoniously together!! Can't say enough great things about this band!!!

We were married at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan and Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music kept the party going all night long for our 200+ guests. They do not take breaks! The Band also provided musical accompaniment for our ceremony and cocktail hour. I (the bride) am a wedding photographer and Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music is by far the best I've seen. Fantastic singers and musicians all around. We splurged for the full 10 piece band and we're so glad we did. The horns were killer! We wish we could throw parties every year so that we could hire them over and over again. We highly recommend hiring Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music for your next event!

choice. We were extremely pleased!

yboard, vocalists, and a guitar) and a DJ, and the combination produced something unique which our guests loved and which had everyone on the dance floor all night. Bill Galbo (DJ, vocalist and keyboard) was amazing, he worked with us via Skype, listened to us and found great ways to work in everything on our song list (which he also helped us produce, giving us fantastic resources) without sacrificing the tempo of the evening- even song requests that we thought might be tough (too slow, or too obscure, etc). A song that we loved but that wasn't really working for an entrance or first dance? He played it as one of our last dances. Weddings can be hectic and stressful, but of the moments that my husband and I will never forget in the midst of the whirlwind, and the fact that we (along with our guests) really had fun that night, we owe largely to them. I strongly recommend them, as DJs, musicians, or a combination.

our first dance. Tim was great to talk to in preparation before the big day. He had great ideas, like going from the first dance right into P!nk's "Raise Your Glass." It really kicked the party with a ton of excitement. Communication in the beginning was really good. As we got closer to our date, it was a little more difficult to get the full song list. I asked several times for it before it came. They learned a song for our dance which we had choreographed to a recorded song and the tempo was a bit slower, so our dance wasn't what it was supposed to be. What we really didn't love was the suggested tip email sent a few days before the wedding asking for about $1600 tip. On top of the thousands of dollars we spent, we thought it was distasteful to tell us what to tip. That said, the musicians are incredible at what they do. They read the mood of the audience very well and have great talent. I wish communication wasn't as strained toward the end.

new we had made the right decision after the wedding. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the music! It was continuous for 5 hours and had our guests bearly sitting to eat. All current hits, her song "Photograph" sung beautifully for their first dance! We had 8 musicians who played their instruments flawlessly. The piano at the cocktail hour was a perfect touch. When only the best will do, this band is for you!🎉🎉🎉

before our event. They kept everyone on their feet dancing and I think I danced to every song. Each musician is so talented and the can play any genre of music we wanted. Everyone commented on how fabulous they were and I would recommend them without reservation. Thank you Bud!!!

with us, and formed for us the perfect package that worked for the feel we wanted in a budget that was acceptable. We had a great time every time we met for a meeting and email response time was also 100% flawless. Anything we needed we felt that they were there. We got married upstate at Feast at Round Hill and the place is very diverse in where things are going on. Bill and his musicians made sure keep a beautiful flow at our wedding and knew the place very well which kept us confident :). We had a great night and guests told us numerous times how beautiful the music was. A mix of live music during ceremony and dinner time was such a perfect feel, everything turned out to be elegant and fun! Just the way we wanted :) We also got a chancee to snag a beautiful photo with them at the end! Bill also went out of his way to send us a little demo video of things he recorded during our wedding, it was really so nice! Thanks again for everything :)

rson I have spoken to about the wedding has raved about the band! which isn't a shock with our amazing dance floor participation!!!

ight with guests of all ages. Every musician was excellent, and one of the female vocalists in particular was next-level amazing on I Wanna Dance With Somebody--total show-stopper. They played everything from a hora to Call Me Maybe, including all our "must have" songs and nothing on our "do not play" list. We and our guests had an awesome time, and we are still getting rave reviews about the band weeks later. Second, throughout the process, working with them was a joy. Bud and the band's manager Bill are both delightful, and from the beginning of the booking process through the day of the wedding, they were prompt and responsive to all our questions and made sure we always knew what to expect. They also worked perfectly with the staff at the venue (New Haven Lawn Club). Finally, they completely went the extra mile and then some to help me make a slightly out-there idea into a reality. I had a song in mind that I really love and thought would be a sweet wedding song for us, but it's not particularly well-known (Painting By Chagall, by The Weepies). I also grew up singing and still love karaoke with a deep and bizarre passion, so I wanted to sing at the reception. With the help of Bill and later Bud, we worked out a plan for the band to learn the instrumental part so they could back me up. Bud and I also worked together to devise a way to introduce it so it would stay a surprise for everyone up to the last second--he had great ideas about how to set the stage and also considered my ideas and worked them into the intro. Despite a couple off-key notes on my part, it was a huge hit and people are still telling me how much they loved it. I could not have pulled it off without Bill, Bud, and the musicians who played along with me! Hiring any band is a financial commitment, but it was probably the best money we spent. They MADE the reception, and some of my best memories from the wedding are from the dance floor. If I ever needed to throw another event, I would hire them again in a second!

ive and helpful. If you get them at your or your family's event you are in excellent hands. I'd hire them again in a minute.

y delivered. They provided musicians for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. I was able to see a brief performance of the band prior to booking, at a showcase they held at a local NYC studio. Bud and Bill were both very easy to communicate with during the planning process, and in person meetings with Bud really put us at ease. They have a great variety of songs, from oldies to contemporary, and were open to suggestions and learning some new songs. They are really interested in customizing the experience to the feel that you're going for at your wedding. Our guests were truly blown away - I truly have never heard more raves about wedding music from guests than at our wedding. We'll definitely be booking Bud for future family celebrations!

rocess and made sure everything was exactly what were hoping for. The bandleader, Tim, was also great to work with. When we met with him prior to the wedding, he came ready with many of his own great ideas and was also enthusiastic about our ideas. He made sure to incorporate every detail we asked for into the night and it was perfect. Our night of music was nothing like my friend's wedding, which goes to show that the band really caters to the event they are playing and does not just play a standard set of songs at every wedding. It's a month later and we're still getting compliments about the band!

ed them. Bud, and his manager Bill, were so helpful during our planning process and provided us with excellent song recommendations, which was very helpful. Our guests loved the band and so many of them told me and Adam that they felt they were at a live concert. Bud Maltin and his band made our wedding so fun and everyone was dancing until the very end of the night. Thank you so much for giving us such an incredible night and thank you for all your planning help! - Taylor Krugman, NYC

DJ! Well, Bill is anything but a typical DJ! And with Metropolitan Music DJs, you don't have to decide one way or the other! Metropolitan allows you to add in live music (vocalists, guitarists, sax players, etc) to complement Bill's magic as singer/MC/DJ (amazing voice). I opted to have an acoustic guitarist (Mark Sganga was phenomenal) for cocktail hour, then he joined the DJ team for my reception. I also added a female vocalist (Dani Johnson) who was fantastic. At the last minute, Bill added another female vocalist free of charge. The music was incredible and EXACTLY what I asked for and envisioned for my day. For those not sure you would get the same feeling without a big band, there was absolutely no lack of stage presence. For more affect, Bill recommends adding the sax for the horn sound. As far as the planning process, every email, phone call and meeting was thorough and directed at making me happy and getting exactly what I want (and deserve) on my wedding day! Bill made me feel completely in control of decisions while offering sound advice along the way. He loved mixing music genres to make both the bride and the groom happy (and MOM, of course)! He even created a special track to merge two songs as our first dance! I would HIGHLY recommend Bill Galbo and Metropolitan Music DJs. Fabulous in every way. Thank you for making such an incredibly memorable day for my husband and me!