Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music LIVE band +DJ
$4,800 starting price
Metro-NY & Tri-State Area
Service area
AWARD WINNER (13X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in the heart of New York City & performing all over the western hemisphere, Bud Maltin Music (LIVE Band) + Metropolitan Music DJs is a group of talented musicians for your wedding day.
Playing the music of Taylor Swift, Queen, Dua Lipa, Bruno, Beatles, Beyonce, Aretha, Marvin Gaye, Duke Ellington, Lauryn Hill & your requests.
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+38 years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
12 team members
Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $8,200
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Instruments
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
Guitar
Harmonica
Harp
Keyboard
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Bollywood
Caribbean
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
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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5.0
out of 5.0172 reviews
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The Bud Maltin Band is highly praised for their exceptional performance at weddings, with multiple reviewers highlighting their incredible energy, talent, and ability to keep guests dancing throughout the night. Bud and his band are commended for being responsive, accommodating special requests, and delivering a seamless and unforgettable experience for couples on their special day. The band's professionalism, adaptability, and musical expertise are consistently mentioned as standout qualities, making them a top recommendation for weddings and events in the NYC area.Review photos
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Michael B
5.0
1/06/2025
The Bud Maltin Band was incredible. They were fantastic for our NYC wedding on 12/14. What a show they put on! In my opinion, the band is more important than florals, attire or even food. So many guests came up to me to comment on how great the band was! 5 out of 5. Couldn't recommend this band enough. Thanks Bud!
Phil M
5.0
12/30/2024
Extraordinary music, great communication, managed some fantastic special requests and customizations for a wedding ceremony and parent dances. I cannot recommend them enough, and will be using them for all future events in the NY area.
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Hallie W
5.0
12/29/2024
Bud and his crew could not have been better. Seriously, they are as good as it gets. We had them for our wedding in August 2024 and afterwards, an overwhelming amount of our guests told us that our band was the best they had ever seen at a wedding or event. SO many people asked me for their name! They played non stop, MCed the whole event, and read the pulse of the room perfectly! Everyone felt comfortable dancing, the songs were always on point, his whok crew was animated and professional and they were so easy to work with! Also one of the most special moments- I had sent an instagram to Bud months prior to my wedding that was a video showing a sax and vocalist performing just because I knew he played the sax himself amd thought he would like it. I had totally forgotten about it until on my wedding day at the reception when my grandfather got himself out on the dance floor and I saw bud and the lead vocalist out on the dance floor doing an impromptu sax / vocalist solo right next to my grandfather!!! It was a moment I will never forget, and I still cannot believe that Bud remembered AND executed it! Also - they we chose a cover of the song Still Into You by Paramore for our first dance that sped up and led into the regular fast paced beat of the song. They learned both the slow version and the normal version of that song just for us, and it was perfect. He also suggested the flow of our mother groom dance & bride and her brothers dance and not only was his advice right on the money, he helped executed it to perfection. I cannot say enough good things about this band, truly one of the best decisions we made planning our wedding. If they are still available for your wedding date/ or event and you’re reading this review, the search is over!!! Don’t walk- run to book them.
Catherine S
5.0
8/10/2024
We had such a great experience! Bud was very responsive and took the time to speak with us and get all the info he needed to deliver a great evening! All of our guests had so much fun dancing. Him and his band have amazing energy, very talented. Thank you!
Laura H
5.0
6/08/2024
Bud maltin and his band were fantastic. Bud was a pleasure to work with and accommodated us walking down then aisle to “surprise songs”. The band got everyone dancing and so many people told us they were rhe best wedding band they’ve ever seen!
Nicole B
5.0
5/22/2024
BEST band for the BEST value!! Stop what you're doing and hire Bud and his band for your wedding (or any other event) right now!!
We cannot thank Bud and his band enough for everything. Our wedding at the Metropolitan Club in NYC on May 18, 2024 was an absolute DREAM, and we would recommend Bud and his team in a heartbeat again and again and AGAIN.
From the moment we met Bud on Zoom and then when we saw Bud and his band live, I knew Bud's group was the one for my husband's and my special day!! Bud was an absolute joy to work with; he was extremely responsive, professional, and friendly. He is a master of his craft and exceptionally knowledgeable, yet is extremely approachable and has a wonderful sense of humor, which is always welcome during the wedding planning journey! When Bud referenced notes from our very first conversation a year and a half later (just a little under a month from our wedding), I was beyond impressed and truly touched.
Bud and his group brought the BEST energy to our wedding day, and we are so grateful that we will look back on these memories and remember the most wonderful soundtrack to the best day of our lives.
I still have the “ooooh, ooooh” VAMP to Tina Turner’s “Simply the Best” for my husband's and my first dance stuck in my head, with the band's amazing singers crooning their hearts out. I had the chills!!!! Singing my heart out to Jess Glynne’s “Hold my Hand” was such a beautiful moment for me, as was dancing around with one of my best girlfriends to “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. Dancing with my dad to Heartland’s “I Loved Her First” was one of the most special moments of my life. My husband and I and everyone there had an absolute BLAST dancing and jumping up and down to “Mr. Brightside.” And seeing my husband and his mom dance to “I’m a Better Man for Having Loved You” was so precious. And to see and hear Bud on the sax was the absolute icing on the cake!!! Bud was also an AMAZING EMCEE - he announced our dances and the toasts/speeches with full energy that could be felt all over!!
The dinner music was absolutely fabulous as well, and Bud and his band even figured out just the right time to play “Somewhere Over the Rainbow," which was a request from my MIL to honor her daughter who passed away a few years ago. Bud and his team listened to every word we said, took it very seriously, and found the perfect times to play our requests. We also provided a "Do Not Play List," which Bud and his team took very seriously as well (while reassuring us that they don't play those songs at weddings anyway.)
And oh my gosh, I was obsessed with the outfits Bud and his group wore! The sparkles! The sunglasses! The black and white outfits! Absolutely magnificent!!!
Best band for the best value, I cannot emphasize this enough. We added the trumpet, 2nd female vocalist, trombone, and percussion, and every single member of the group was absolutely phenomenal. The live DJ and sound engineer with mics for speeches are also included at no extra charge. Bud and his band are top-notch and total class acts.
Bud, thank you for everything!!!! We cannot wait to see Bud and his band perform live again soon!!!
-Nicole & Kyle
May 18, 2024
Christina C
5.0
4/25/2024
We chose The Bud Maltin Band to play at our wedding in NYC, and they were absolutely phenomenal! They brought such great energy to the evening and had everyone dancing from the start to the very end! Working with Bud was an absolutely pleasure! We connected several times leading up to the big day to ensure we were able to capture the tone of evening as we were looking to incorporate various genres. Bud knew exactly what we were looking for and delivered with perfection. The band's talent, professionalism and craft brought the evening together and kept the energy going. Our first dance was not a very known song, but the band put together an amazing version which is now our preferred rendition - and we haven't stopped talking about it. I knew I would be in great hands with Bud and the band from day one. They helped guide the evening so seamlessly. I would highly recommend to The Bud Maltin Band - a true 10/10!
Rebecca B
5.0
3/10/2024
Bud was fantastic to work with! We had his whole 12 piece live band! They brought our whole wedding to life! Nobody left the dance floor from the minute they started playing till the lights came on!! Would highly recommended!
Dan C
5.0
2/19/2024
Besides choosing ourselves as our respective spouses, choosing Bud Maltin and his band to provide music for our wedding was the best choice we possibly could have made. My wife and I are both serious music fans and musicians, with strong musical backgrounds and many friends in the music industry. Though we have very different tastes, we are each very particular with what kind of music we wanted to make our special day even more special. Bud and his band delivered on every front possible: their song selection threaded the needle of our respective tastes, their irresistible groove and positive energy kept people on the dancefloor from start-to-finish, and, as was incredibly important to my wife, they played a hell of a hora. The band is incredibly talented (several songs were practically indistinguishable from their studio versions) and seems to have a telepathic intuition about which song our guests wanted, or needed, to hear next. I’ve had several friends independently tell me that Bud and his band provided the best music they’ve ever heard at a wedding.
Beyond the excellent music and performance, Bud was a joy to work with throughout the wedding planning process. Unlike other bands that we spoke to, Bud had no problem with learning as many special requests as we felt like we needed. He even went through the trouble of creating his own trio arrangement for an obscure Ennio Morricone composition to play as my wife walked down the aisle. Bud was an incredible communicator, and a lot of fun to talk to–his extensive experience playing events and his deep love and appreciation of music is clear whenever you speak to him. He helped us tailor our musical experience to our exacting needs, including letting me sit in on a song with the band, and letting my friends and I use his band’s equipment to play a couple songs of our own. He and his band made his way up from New Jersey to our wedding at Tanglewood in the Berkshires with zero complaints. As a host, collaborator, and bandleader, he was beyond anything we could have hoped for. Extremely highly recommended!
Jerome L
5.0
1/22/2024
There was no better choice for our wedding than Bud and his band. From top to bottom, they killed it! For the last two months since the wedding, whenever someone got into a conversation with me about the wedding they’d always comment on how amazing the band was. The big band!!! Having live music at our wedding was necessary. As much as we love DJs, you can’t recreate the same energy without a band. Every single member of Bud’s band is top tier talent. They impressed us when we initially saw them at the showcase, and they blew us away on wedding day. Buds level of professionalism is by far the highest we came across in our endless search for the perfect wedding band. As live music junkies, we did take this process quite seriously. And there are some good ones out there, but none compared with Bud and metropolitan music. Their extensive songbook allows us to choose so many great songs that we wanted to dance to. They also played some great songs that I didn’t necessarily anticipate, but that got the dance floor moving. It was a multicultural wedding and I was impressed with Bud and the bands knowledge of many different genres and ability to weave songs into one another and make a perfect set list for the wedding. I remember on wedding day I snuck away from family pictures to go into the reception room and saw budding setting up. This is a guy you can trust to get the party goin on your wedding day. Thanks Bud! Wouldn’t have been the same otherwise.
stacia c
5.0
12/07/2023
Bud was very professional and always responsive. We chose a few instruments and DJ and worked out great. I especially like that I could always reach him for any concerns. The party was amazing and our guests have said one word to describe the wedding was "fun"
Carole V
5.0
12/05/2023
This is one of the best bands ever. They played at my son's wedding and everyone gave them rave reviews. They were recommended by our club . We loved the Latin music and the DJ was included,
MJ A
5.0
12/04/2023
Bud Matlin and his band were one of the highlights of our daughter's wedding- the quality of the sound and the exceptional voices of the singers kept everyone dancing non-stop throughout- prior to the event Bud was very accessible in planning the music list and advising us on related matters. We first were exposed to Bud and his band at a relative's wedding (the band was great) and that lead us to use him for our daughter's wedding (the band was great again). They helped make the wedding a special event.
Brian C
5.0
12/04/2023
The Bud Maltin Band recently played at our wedding at Alpine Country Club and they truly made it an incredible experience and brought the life to the party. Bud met with us on numerous occasions leading up to the event and was very accommodating to our wants and needs. There really are no limitations to what type of music they can play! They incorporated all the special songs we requested and did so in a very tasteful way creating the perfect atmosphere from the moment our guests arrived, through the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception (the music never stopped)! Don't hesitate to lean on them for suggestions. They are extremely knowledgeable and professional at what they do and deliver in a way that makes the event feel like yours. After speaking with out guests after returning from our honeymoon, the first thing they commented on was how amazing the band (Bud Maltin Band) was at our wedding!
My personal favorite aspect of having the Bud Maltin Band at our wedding went beyond the music. They took the pressure off us throughout the event, allowing us to enjoy every moment of it. They coordination with other venders and our our wedding coordinator at the venue to ensure a seamless experience. On top of their musical talent and showmanship, there overall orchestration of the event was most impressive and I would highly recommend to anyone for any occasion!
Stephanie B
5.0
5/08/2023
Bud and his band were absolutely wonderful to work with!! I've been to a few weddings where they have performed and we were SO lucky to be able to have them perform at our wedding. Bud made the entire planning process so easy and answered all of my questions promptly and enthusiastically. Our friends and family gave so many compliments about the music and energy they brought to our wedding. HIGHLY recommend!!
Jessica B
5.0
3/01/2023
This review is seriously past due but I owe it to the amazing management team to post! I worked with Bill on all aspects of the planning and he was so present and accommodating every step of the way. They have great events to get to know the talent and facilitate the selection process. They were present for key meetings with the venue vendors and provided attention to us as if we were their only clients. They also have great package add ons that cut out additional searching. A great vendor to work with during such a stressful time!
Talia L
5.0
1/23/2023
Bud Maltin's band are incredible! Bud instantly got the vibe we were going for with our wedding being in a tent outdoors at a summer camp and they delivered! The vocalists were truly great and kept our guests on the dancefloor all night. All our guests were talking about the band after the wedding! We loved how flexible they were, able to change to a DJ or add an hour of the band on the night.
Tricia M
5.0
12/30/2022
Bud and his band did an AMAZING job at our wedding and we were so happy we selected him. From the first song the dance floor was full the whole night! It was really important to me that we had continuous music and Bud and his band delivered! Afterwards our guests were raving about how each band member (all 13!) were phenomenal and about how this was the best wedding band they had ever heard! It really made our night a smashing success.
One of the big concerns we had when selecting a band was that the people we heard wouldn't be the performers on the day and that was not the case with Bud. We knew all of the performers by name (and had seen them a few times before at his showcases in Hoboken) and they were wonderful each time!
Not only that but Bud is friendly and a joy to work with. He went out of his way to make sure he knew what type of music we wanted played at the wedding and had solid communication throughout our planning process. I would rebook with Bud anytime!
Adam J
5.0
11/06/2022
All the reviews are true - Bud Maltin and his band are the best! We are music lovers, so when planning our wedding the music was a top priority. Because we were planning at the height of the pandemic, we never got to see any bands live (including Bud), and had to go off of reviews, videos, and conversations with the bands themselves. From our first call with Bud, it was obvious he loved music (including much of the same stuff that we love), he knew how to get a party started, and he was easy to talk to and work with. Leading up to our wedding, Bud met with us several times and provided great suggestions on music as we wanted a focus on funk, soul, and disco - and he helped put our pre-wedding anxiety at ease.
On the day of, Bud and his band killed it! From the ceremony music (all Beatles songs performed on flute and guitar), to cocktail hour (piano jazz), to the reception - everything flowed well and we had the packed dance floor we dreamed of. Bud is a great MC and his bandmates are truly talented. Our crowd loves live music and loves to dance, and so many of our guests commented on how great the band was. Everyone especially loved when the singers and horns came out on the dance floor with the crowd. Plus, they really do the best Hora!
We feel lucky that Bud and his band kept us on the dance floor all night, and even when we tried to step away the music just kept pulling us back. Thank you to Bud and the whole band for making our wedding so fun and memorable!
Matthew C
5.0
10/30/2022
Bud and his band were absolutely phenomenal. Bud is easy to work with and made the planning process simple. But more importantly, the music was incredible. His band is extremely talented and versatile - delivering 5 hours of continuous music. Nearly every guest made a point to let us know it was one of the best wedding bands they’d seen. I couldn’t recommend more highly.
Matt J
5.0
9/20/2022
Bud Maltin and his band were unbelievable at our wedding this past weekend. Bud was so wonderful to work with in the lead up. He was very organized and easy to communicate with. On the day of the wedding he and his band knocked it out of the park. They created such a fun vibe and their musicians and singers were incredible. The energy on the dance floor was electric! I can't count how many guests came up to us saying how much they loved the band. Highly highly recommend this group for your next event. Thank you to Bud and his band for making our wedding an unforgettable experience :)
Alyssa J
5.0
7/07/2022
My husband and I knew we wanted a band over a DJ but wanted to find the perfect fit. We spent hours listening to different bands playing weddings in the area and the second we found Bud’s group, we knew we found the one!
I HIGHLY recommend getting as many members of the band as you can afford. The bigger, the better! My guests could not stop raving about the music at our wedding - especially when the horn section came out into the crowd and got everyone involved. Soooo glad I had a videographer there to capture everything :)
One of my most favorite wedding moments was hopping on stage to play my “father-daughter song” with the band. They were nice enough to learn the song and play along with my dad on drums and me on guitar.
If you want your wedding to be truly memorable, book Bud now!
response 07/07/2022
Check out this talented bride & her dad performing with the band☮️🎶
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Mallori S
5.0
6/25/2022
Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music is simply the best band ever! We are so glad we chose them to play our wedding. They kept the dance floor packed the entire night and were responsible for creating the most fun party we could have imagined. Our guests could not stop telling us how great the band was and people are still raving about the music! Do not hesitate to hire....they were amazing!
Rebecca P
5.0
6/24/2022
Where do we even begin?!? Don’t walk, but RUN to book the Bud Maltin Band. From the beginning, Bud was an absolute pleasure to work with - he was so attentive and personable from our initial call to the end of our wedding night. The entire day ran so smoothly because of Bud & his band! Everyone from our wedding kept coming up to us and asking for the bands contact, they listened to everything we said and even provided their own twist. Nobody left the dance floor - seriously made our wedding night. Can’t recommend the Bud Maltin band enough!!!!
Leah C
5.0
5/31/2022
We are SO glad that we chose Bud Maltin's band to play at our wedding. They are absolutely incredible and tailored the music choices to exactly what we were looking for! (And they do the best hora) Bud was amazing to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend!!
William W
5.0
5/14/2022
Bud Maltin and his band did a truly outstanding job at our wedding! Our guests went out of their way to compliment Bud, and the music was a highlight of the celebration. From the start, Bud was a pleasure to work with--sending us great suggestions and really listening to our taste in music. He went above and beyond in responding to special requests from family for certain songs and types of music. Bud promised that they did the best hora of wedding bands, and they more than delivered! Bud and all his band members were high energy, got everyone on the dance floor, and aligned the music perfectly to each stage of the wedding (from ceremony to cocktail hour and then through the various parts of dinner). Most important, we and our guests had a fantastic time thanks to Bud. We are grateful!
Megan O
5.0
4/11/2022
Bud was a dream to work with. Between requesting some traditional Italian music, and some difficult first songs, I knew our wedding requests were not typical. Bud not only handled our requests, but over delivered with his band's stellar performance on our wedding night!
The band was prompt, professional, but still had everyone on the dance floor all night. Truly could not have asked for a better experience.
We love Bud Maltin Music & can't wait to see them again soon!
Stewart and Rebecca B
5.0
3/08/2022
Entertainment is such an important piece of a wedding and you can't go wrong with the team at Bud Maltin Music! We were referred by a friend to Bud. He was very responsive and worked with us to fit our budget. He also listened carefully to our music choices. The combination of DJ and live music was great for our guests. Many of our friends told us how amazing the vocalists were! Bud also offered instrumental music for the ceremony and it was so easy having the same team doing both the ceremony and reception. He also worked well with the event staff at the venue for our wedding.
Kristin P
5.0
1/20/2022
We had a great experience working with Bud! Before we booked we chatted for awhile about our music preferences and he showed us great videos of what the band could do. He was very flexible when we had to reschedule our wedding (twice!) due to Covid.
The band at the wedding was phenomenal! Every time I see someone who was at my wedding the first thing they mention is how great the band was. They played a great variety of music from classic hits to current songs that had us on our feet all night! It was so much fun to interact with members of the band when they joined us on the dance floor. We had a very memorable wedding thanks to Bud!
Brad F
5.0
1/17/2022
We hired Bud Maltin Music to perform live at our wedding and it was easily the best decision we made. The mix of classic and contemporary songs kept ALL of our guests on the dance floor the entire night. We were fortunate to have Dani and Anthony as our lead vocalists and at more than one occasion, our guests stopped dancing IN THE MIDDLE of the song to applaud them. What more could you ask for! One of the other standout moments of the night was having keyboardist and vocalist Jon sing “New York State of Mind.” Our friends and family have been raving about his cover of it for weeks! And then there’s Bud, whose MC skills are just as phenomenal as his saxophone skills. We highly recommend Bud Maltin Music and look forward to the day that we can work with them again.
Stacey N
5.0
1/13/2022
Bud is the ultimate band leader and wedding performer extraordinarie. Bud ensured we had smooth transitions from our ceremony to cocktail hour, cocktail hour to dinner, dinner to dancing, and band to DJ after party. We loved the bands interaction with the audience and that Bud really listened to our taste in music and keep the energy up throughout the evening. Highly recommend!
John S
5.0
1/11/2022
Bud Maltin Music were the rockstars (no pun intended) of our wedding. Not only was the band absolutely incredible (multiple people said this was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard) but Bud was amazing in helping us set the music program for our reception, providing not only music for the dance floor but also for the cocktail hour and lovely background/ambiance music for dinner. They absolutely rocked and coaxed the entire guest list, from young to old, onto the dance floor - and really help make the night one to never forget.
Run, do not walk, to book Bud Maltin Music for your wedding - you will not regret it.
Lindsay L
5.0
1/11/2022
Words cannot begin to express our gratitude for Bud and the Metropolitan Musicians. Our wedding would not have been the same without them. The band created an uplifting environment, filled with lots of singing, dancing and banter between the band and guests. Fun does not begin to touch the surface of the night we had!
We were so excited to spend our night with Bud and his 8 Metropolitan Musicians for our August 2020 wedding. However, Covid forced our wedding plans to take a turn of events. Bud remained by our side through multiple postponements, venue changes and wedding dates. Bud was more than accommodating and flexible. He became a friend and guided us through 1.5+ years of planning.
Bud was always available to answer questions and help create a timeline of events when certain decisions had to be made. We had many zoom meetings to discuss logistics and keep him updated with any changes. But more importably, he supported all of our decisions. Bud continued to reassure us that it did not matter how many people were at our wedding, if we wanted a party, he would make sure it happened and he did not disappoint!
Our wedding turned from a 130 person wedding to a small, very small (12 person) intimate wedding with only immediate family. However, we still wanted to dance and celebrate and that is exactly what we did! Our entire family spent the night on the dance floor and didn't want the night to end. Isn't that what every bride and groom wants?! We were hesitant about our small wedding at first but we would not change a thing! Bud made sure we would still have the most special night. We were surrounded by all the people we love, celebrating our new chapter.
We continue to talk about Bud and the Metropolitan Musicians and how our wedding would not have been the same without them.
They all truly love what they do (and are great at it) and it is obvious by their professionalism and contagious smiles behind their instruments and voices.
No matter what kind of wedding or size of event you are having, Bud and the Metropolitan Musicians will make your wedding dreams come true! We cannot recommend Bud enough. If you are having them at your wedding, please invite us so we can relive the night with Bud's energy!
Kim R
5.0
1/10/2022
I cannot rave enough about Bud Maltin Music! They worked so closely with us on our selections for every aspect of our wedding at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, from the ceremony through the cocktail hour and of course the reception. They have tremendous range in their styles and repertoire, and totally made our party come to life. We loved every minute of dancing with them. So many guests complimented us on hiring the best wedding band they'd ever seen! Thank you, Bud Maltin Music!
Mikhail A
5.0
1/10/2022
Couldn’t be happier with Bud and his band! All our guests remarked how awesome they were, and the full dance floor confirmed it. Bud was also easy to work with, open to our input and learned our all the songs and performed them perfectly. They also gave us a great deal including some freebies we didn’t even ask for. Couldn’t recommend him and his band any more for your wedding
Jackie B
5.0
1/10/2022
Such an incredible group to work with! They know exactly what it takes to get a dance floor going and keep the celebration going all night long! My sister used them for her wedding so when I got engaged it was a no brained! Couldn’t recommend more!
Christopher M
5.0
12/31/2021
Can not recommend Bud and company enough. The dance floor was full the entire evening with guests of all ages. We had some severe weather the night of and the venue lost power but the band kept on playing!
We have gotten so many comments from guests how great the band was and some who are planning weddings of their own are looking forward to hiring the Bud Maltin Band for their own event - so should you!
Laura P
5.0
12/06/2021
Working with Bud and his team was an absolute dream. Bud made the process so easy, answered all our questions about what music we should use and what he needed from us to make the music for our big day perfect. He had us use Spotify which my husband and I were able to make a playlist and share with him so they knew the exact kind of music we were looking for. We used Bud for our music needs at the FEAST at Roundhill and he was on their recommended vendors page. He had everything set up for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. His team and the equipment were efficient and set up in the blink of an eye. Bud himself even showed up which was SUPER cool and appreciated! Now, DJ Nick, was AWESOME. He was courteous, made sure we were all on the same page during the evening, and played some ROCKING music! I cannot speak higher praises for DJ Nick, he knew his stuff and I had so many compliments about how awesome the music was after the wedding. And lastly, my father last minute (literally two days before the wedding) asked Bud if we were able to get a photo booth together for the wedding. And Bud pulled it off. The photo booth was a HIT and I cannot thank the people working it enough for being there. Our guests loved the props and we loved getting all the photos after the fact! We cannot thank Bud and his whole team for pulling off one of the most important parts of a wedding and making everything effortlessly smooth.
Stacey S
5.0
12/04/2021
Bud and crew made our night the most memorable of our lives!! They had everyone up and dancing the entire evening. Small wedding, big party!! We’d ask them to perform again and again!
Jen C
5.0
11/28/2021
Bud Maltin's Band played at our wedding in Manhattan at the Harold Pratt House. They did a truly amazing job and even stayed an extra hour when we didn't want the night to end. They played a great variety of songs including some oldies and new pop hits. Everyone was up dancing the night away for hours. Would recommend anyone to use them for your big day! Thanks again!!!
Fred S
5.0
11/08/2021
The band was absolutely fantastic and far exceeded our expectations. We had wonderful music every second of the event. The selection, style and, of course, the talent on stage was outstanding. Bryan and the group made the night. We have received numerous compliments from our guest. Thank you so much.
Meghan R
5.0
11/04/2021
Bud and his team were great to work with! The band was absolutely incredible at our wedding. Our guests never sat down, they were always on the floor dancing to the music of the band! I highly recommend them for any event! They were fabulous!!!
Samara A
5.0
9/30/2021
The Bud Maltin Band was absolutely incredible to work with. From our first conversation, we knew it was the right fit. Bud is so kind, willing to answer our many (many, many) questions, and so knowledgable about the industry. Leading up to our wedding, he helped us plan out the schedule of the day and, on the day of, made sure everything happened according to plan. The music was amazing, it was the best party we've ever been to!! Our guests are still raving about the music more than a month after our wedding, and that's exactly what you want out of a wedding band. We highly recommend the Bud Maltin Band!!!
K S
5.0
9/27/2021
We knew the Bud Maltin band came highly recommended, but they blew us away. For our first dance song, the main vocalist actually did a better rendition than the original artist, and the horn section made our jazzy song totally exquisite. Also, my brother sang the father daughter dance song, and Bud personally coordinated and rehearsed with him to make sure they could pull it all off live. Our guests are still raving about how good the band was. They kept the dancefloor lit up all night.
Alexa B
5.0
9/13/2021
What an incredible night with the Bud Maltin Band! My goal as a bride, was to not leave the dance floor and that’s exactly what I achieved! From beginning to end, the band produced incredible music and sound. They listened to all of our requests and were truly amazing. Couldn't have asked for anything more. We can’t thank them enough!
Nicole M
5.0
8/19/2021
Booking this band for our wedding was the best decision we ever made! Our guests cannot stop talking about the music at our wedding. The tables were empty throughout our reception because everyone was on the dance floor! They brought our visions to life and took all of our recommendations for music! You and your guests will not be disappointed!
Kim S
5.0
7/31/2021
Unbelievable band! I would highly recommend for anyone who is looking for quality live music for their wedding. Our guests are still raving about our incredible band months later. I don't think words can describe how awesome Bud and his band were to work with and to have at our wedding!
Planning a wedding during COVID was quite a challenge to say the least. We had to postpone our wedding several times and Bud continued to stick with us and support us along the way. THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the wonderful memories!! We are forever grateful.
Michelle S
5.0
3/29/2021
This is such a wonderful company. Our wedding was scheduled for May 2020 in the middle of Covid, and they have been so accommodating/understanding this whole time. This is a very trustworthy company and I highly recommend them to other couples getting married. You don't realize how important your vender choices are until something like Covid happens, and you want venders to have your back. We were lucky with our band, they always had our best intensions in mind and kept it a positive experience! Thanks for having our back!
Julia D
5.0
10/22/2020
It is hard to find the words to describe how incredible this group is. My husband and I were married a month ago and we are STILL getting raving reviews from our family about the amazing band we had. Bud and his group pulled out all the stops, literally, and made our wedding the most gorgeous, seamless, spectacular experience we could have imagined. The musicians were excellent, professional, and could play literally every single song we asked for. They personalized the night and captured the intimate family nature of the backyard covid wedding. Honestly, I was skeptical about investing in a full band at first, but after seeing how truly wonderful Bud and his musicians were I could not be more thankful that we hired them for our special night. Our family is already demanding that we get them again for our one year anniversary (and every year after that!) I am just so thankful and truly moved by how sweet and dedicated this group was, and how much they did to make sure we had the best possible wedding night. You absolutely must go check this band out, I promise you will not regret it!!! Thank you Bud and Metropolitan music!!
John D
5.0
10/20/2020
We love Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music! He was absolutely a pleasure to work with on the entertainment for our wedding! Honest, knowledgeable, affable, accommodating and patient! Bud was always willing to talk and selected the best performer for our wedding. Bryan was an amazing entertainer and DJ! He was able to perform great versions of hit songs as well as handling the duties of a DJ. He played all of the songs we requested and acted as a great host for the evening. We were so happy with the wedding entertainment and highly recommend Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music!
rachel U
5.0
10/09/2020
We had initially hired Bud for our big wedding on 9/6/20. Obviously the world had other plans, and our wedding plans changed due to Covid. We still had a small ceremony on our original wedding date, where we had 2 performers play live music for our ceremony. I cannot day enough amazing things about Bud. He was extremely easy to work with and was very mindful of our budget. When we lowered our budget for our small ceremony, he was happy to work with us on what we could afford. We can’t wait for the band to play at our big reception next year!
Eugene S
5.0
10/06/2020
Excellent Band easy to work with.
Made the wedding.
Meryl S
5.0
10/06/2020
Bud Maltin and his band played for my September 2020 wedding. I can’t say enough amazing things about him. We were thrilled with his performance. The way he played the flute for the ceremony was magical. His vocalists had amazing vocal range and the guitarist wowed our guests. Buds personality makes him very easy to work with and it was a pleasure. Do not hesitate to hire him! Highly recommend!
Melissa C
5.0
12/27/2019
We were completely blown away by Bud and his band! We had so many guests who commented how amazing they were and how they were the best band they've ever heard at a wedding. Bud puts in a lot of effort to make sure that he understands the type of music and vibe you are trying to cultivate, and he delivered exceptionally! We had the absolute best time and Bud and his team were huge contributors to making our wedding such a fantastic party. We highly recommend Bud for your wedding!
Nick S
5.0
11/27/2019
On your wedding day the significance of music cannot be overstated; It colors and guides the events of the entire evening. We used Bud Maltin Music and Metropolitan DJ’s for our special day, and Bud, Mark and DJ Nick made certain it was nothing less than perfect. Both unbelievably talented and professional, they were genuine and attentive. It was obvious to my wife and I that they cared about making what is arguably one of the most important events in our lives completely wonderful. Furthermore, communication was easy every step of the way. I would happily recommend their services to anyone and will definitely use them again!
Alec R
5.0
11/04/2019
Bud Maltin Band exceeded every imaginable expectation. On the lead up to the event, they were easy to work with and amendable to our very specific playlist. When it came time to party, they brought the house down. These guys are true professionals and ooze talent. Everyone at our party had a blast and I can't recommend them enough.
Pascale V
5.0
11/01/2019
Bud Maltin was AMAZING. Our guests are still talking about their performance. We had the DJ + 2 Live Musician package and everyone was on point the day of. Bill the general manager is a dream to work with and is all about the couple and understanding 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!!!!!
Nicole K
5.0
10/31/2019
Where to begin... Bud Maltin Music truly is a class act who listens to what you want and goes above and beyond when it comes to the actual day of. Their musicians and artists are phenomenal and know what they are doing. They are energetic and 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. :) .
CHRISTINE S
5.0
10/29/2019
Deciding to hire Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music for our wedding was one of the best decisions that my husband and I made. We absolutely loved them! The talent of the singers/musicians and DJ as well as the overall quality of service were amazing. 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!
Ron K
5.0
10/28/2019
So what a wonderful experience is was to deal with Bud and his group.
I was able to confirm with Bud his availability during my first call with Bud. We worked out the size of the band, type of music and logistics. The logistics were key since 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
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