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Bud Maltin Music (LIVE Band) + Metropolitan Music DJs

4.9 out of 5 stars and 158 reviews
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Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music

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 Lizzo, Queen, Dua Lipa, Bruno, Beatles, Beyonce, Aretha, Marvin Gaye, Duke Ellington, Lauryn Hill & your requests. For more information contact us via text.

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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, Ceremony, Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner

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Bud Maltin Music (LIVE Band) + Metropolitan Music DJs Reviews

4.9 out of 5.0
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Reviewed On 11/06/2022 by Adam J
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 (includi...
ng 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!
Reviewed On 5/08/2023 by Stephanie B
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 o...
f 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!!
Reviewed On 3/01/2023 by Jessica B
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 ta...
lent 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!
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Reviewed On 1/23/2023 by Talia L
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 ou...
r 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.
Reviewed On 12/30/2022 by Tricia M
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! Af...
terwards 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!
Reviewed On 10/30/2022 by Matthew C
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.
Reviewed On 9/20/2022 by Matt J
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 pa...
rk. 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 :)
Reviewed On 7/07/2022 by Alyssa J
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 ge...
tting 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 from the Vendor on 07/07/2022
Check out this talented bride & her dad performing with the band☮️🎶 https://budmaltin.com/video/play/fall-out-boy
Reviewed On 6/25/2022 by Mallori S
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 gue...
sts 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!
Reviewed On 6/24/2022 by Rebecca P
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!!!!
Reviewed On 5/31/2022 by Leah C
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 fi...
nish. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 5/14/2022 by William W
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 sugges...
tions 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!
Reviewed On 4/11/2022 by Megan O
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 perform...
ance 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!
Reviewed On 3/08/2022 by Stewart and Rebecca B
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.
Reviewed On 1/20/2022 by Kristin P
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 C...
ovid. 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!
Reviewed On 1/17/2022 by Brad F
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 Antho...
ny 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.
Reviewed On 1/13/2022 by Stacey N
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 interacti...
on with the audience and that Bud really listened to our taste in music and keep the energy up throughout the evening. Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 1/11/2022 by John S
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.
Reviewed On 1/11/2022 by Lindsay L
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 ba...
nd 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!
Reviewed On 1/10/2022 by Kim R
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!
Reviewed On 1/10/2022 by Mikhail A
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
Reviewed On 1/10/2022 by Jackie B
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 m...
ore!
Reviewed On 12/31/2021 by Christopher M
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 g...
uests 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!
Reviewed On 12/06/2021 by Laura P
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 hu...
sband 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.
Reviewed On 12/04/2021 by Stacey S
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!
Reviewed On 11/28/2021 by Jen C
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!!!
Reviewed On 11/08/2021 by Fred S
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 rece...
ived numerous compliments from our guest. Thank you so much.
Reviewed On 11/04/2021 by Meghan R
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!!!
Reviewed On 9/30/2021 by Samara A
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!!!
Reviewed On 9/27/2021 by K S
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.
Reviewed On 9/13/2021 by Alexa B
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 request...
s and were truly amazing. Couldn't have asked for anything more. We can’t thank them enough!
Reviewed On 8/19/2021 by Nicole M
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 vision...
s to life and took all of our recommendations for music! You and your guests will not be disappointed!
Reviewed On 7/31/2021 by Kim S
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 we...
re 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.
Reviewed On 3/29/2021 by Michelle S
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!
Reviewed On 10/22/2020 by Julia D
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!!
Reviewed On 10/20/2020 by John D
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!
Reviewed On 10/09/2020 by rachel U
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!
Reviewed On 10/06/2020 by Eugene S
Excellent Band easy to work with. Made the wedding.
Reviewed On 10/06/2020 by Meryl S
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!
Reviewed On 12/27/2019 by Melissa C
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!
Reviewed On 11/27/2019 by Nick S
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!
Reviewed On 11/04/2019 by Alec R
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 profession...
als and ooze talent. Everyone at our party had a blast and I can't recommend them enough.
Reviewed On 11/01/2019 by Pascale V
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 underst...
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!!!!!
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by Nicole K
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 a...
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. :) .
Reviewed On 10/29/2019 by CHRISTINE S
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!
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Ron K
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
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Bill Q
My wife and I were married and had a reception with 200 guests. We had listened to about 6-8 bands before making a final decision and my wife and I came to a unanimous decision in choosing the Bud Maltin band. There is a tremendous amount of ta...
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
Reviewed On 10/25/2019 by Renata T
Working with the Bud Maltin Band was absolutely incredible! They provided music for our wedding - reception, cocktail hour, and reception… All of which were a dream. They sounded great and really set the tone perfectly. We were really nervous t...
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!!
Reviewed On 10/07/2019 by Renee S
DJ Danny did an awesome job keeping everyone dancing all night long. He engages with the guests and even came out to teach the crowd a few line dances! The company is also wonderful to work with. They will accommodate your every need and will g...
uide you through the process step by step. I highly recommend this company for your music needs.
Reviewed On 9/22/2019 by Jonathan L
After shopping around and copious research, we chose Bud Maltin Metropolitan Group and to say the least - they DID NOT disappoint! Our process began with hearing some of the band perform live in a Midtown Manhattan studio. What we saw then was ...
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!
Reviewed On 8/04/2019 by Devan T
This band is the BEST vendor we hired for our wedding day!!! My husband and I wanted to make sure that our guests were on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG, and this band made that dream a reality, way beyond our expectations! People could NOT sto...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2019
Thank you for this wonderful review Devan. We had just as much fun being there with you & Justin. We also want to thank you for introducing us to Wykagyl Country Club as they are now recommending and using us for member events. We may get to ...
see you sooner than you expect!!
Reviewed On 7/27/2019 by Samantha R
My husband and I got married on July 13, 2019 at the Village Club at Lake Success. While planning our wedding, we knew that we wanted to have a band that also had the capacity to play music like a DJ. Bud and his team were the perfect fit. Work...
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.
Reviewed On 7/21/2019 by Walter V
Bud Maltin, the band, and Bill Galbo were all great. They were extremely professional and really completed the wedding. The difference between a DJ and a live band was a huge difference in the entertainment and everyone from the old folks to th...
e teenagers were having a great time and complimented the band.
Reviewed On 6/04/2019 by Sandi D
If you want a party at your Wedding then hire Bud Maltin’s Live Band. This was the best money we spent. The party started from the minute the bride & groom entered the room until the wedding ended. The dance floor was only empty during dinner b...
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.
Reviewed On 5/07/2019 by Clark B
I don't even know where to begin with how thrilled we were in hiring Bud Maltin Music! From the beginning of the process till the end of our wedding night, they were extremely professional and really fun to work with! Not only did they listen ...
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.
Reviewed On 5/05/2019 by Kathy P
Although we didn’t hire Mr Maltin for a wedding , we will when the time comes! We hired Mr Bud Maltin through bark.com for a 30th surprise party for our daughter. Having a variety of age groups present I was concerned about music that would be...
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!
Reviewed On 1/31/2019 by Jacqueline B
Fabulous - I would give 1000 stars!!! We had our wedding few weeks ago at the Harvard Club in NYC and Bud Maltin Band was fantastic ! We loved , our 150 guests from the US and 6 others countries adored and had the best time ever! Many thank...
s Bud to you and to your wonderful musicians and singers !
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Sasha N
If music is important to you at all, booking Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music is the best decision you will ever make besides getting married  We first saw Bud and the band at a family friend’s wedding in August 2015. My husband and I were not e...
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!
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Katie W
This band hands down made our wedding everything and more than what we could have ever hoped for. They had all of our guests on the dance floor the entire night, were organized, accommodating and made us feel completely stress-free. I would rec...
ommend them to absolutely anyone -- Bud and Bill were beyond incredible to work with!
Reviewed On 9/17/2018 by Sharon S
This is the best wedding band ever! We used Bud and his team for my son's and my daughter's wedding. And also my 60th birthday! They are like the family band! And they schlepped all the way to Ogunquit Maine to be there for my daughter's weddin...
g. They are great to work with and your friends will have the best time!
Reviewed On 9/11/2018 by Jess W
We (and all of our guests) thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our wedding. From the church, through the venue, everything was fantastic. And, Bud and the band were the cherry on top of a wonderful wedding. We knew from the first time we heard th...
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!
Reviewed On 9/05/2018 by Adrienne M
We met with Bud after getting a recommendation from a friend who attended a wedding they played at, and boy are we glad we did!! Bud and his band were AMAZING. There really are no words. They were so easy to work with up until the wedding and w...
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!!
Reviewed On 8/01/2018 by Christina S
My husband and I got married this past weekend. When we got engaged there was one thing my husband cared about and that was having a good wedding band. After going to a few showings of some other bands we went and saw the Bud Maltin Band - ther...
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!
Reviewed On 7/18/2018 by Lauren N
We felt Bud Maltin was satisfactory but we had a few issues: 1) The major disappointment was not calling up our parents for the hora, which they had incorrectly messed up in their notes and thought we didn't want our parents raised. 2) The musi...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 07/18/2018
Hi Lauren & Jake. We really want nothing less than for a bride and groom to be 100% pleased with our efforts and it’s a very serious matter to us that you were not. We’re very sorry for that and will look closely to address points that were m...
ade. Sincerely, Bill Galbo - GM
Reviewed On 7/05/2018 by Julia A
Absolutely FANTASTIC band - our wedding guests were raving about them! We pretty much left the music up to them, with some small guidance on favorites/dislikes, and they really had a great feeling for the vibe of the party and kept everyone dan...
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!
Reviewed On 6/30/2018 by Felicia E
Bud and his band were phenomenal to work with. They worked with us from the start to finish to make our music dreams come true. Our one wish was to always have guests dancing and they succeeded beyond expectations. Bud went above and beyond to...
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!
Reviewed On 6/28/2018 by Manny E
My daughter was married this past weekend (June 23rd, 2018) and my wife were still celebrating the newlywed’s company for several days afterwards. Now that its back to reality time we wanted to share how amazing Bud Maltin and Bud Maltin Metro...
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
Reviewed On 6/27/2018 by Pauline M
We are thrilled that we chose Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music for our wedding. Bill, the band's General Manager, made the process so easy from the very beginning. He was easy to communicate with and kept us on track in terms of the logistics in...
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. :)
Reviewed On 5/30/2018 by Jennifer B
Bud Maltin and the band went ABOVE and beyond for our wedding day. Not only were they incredible day of, but were seriously such a pleasure to work with. We met with many bands prior to finding Bud Maltin, none of which came close by comparis...
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.
Reviewed On 12/16/2017 by Jackie H
Bud Maltin Music was absolutely PERFECT!!! Working with Bud over the phone was easy and he made the planning so much easier. Timmy and the band were incredible! Our wedding was 2 weeks ago and we are still hearing from our guests how AMAZING th...
ey were! They helped make our wedding day the best day ever!
Reviewed On 11/19/2017 by Carly O
My husband and I heard Bud's band at a friend's wedding, and when it came time to plan our own, I remembered how great they were. Both Bud and Bill were wonderful to work with. Although we live in Manhattan and they're based in New Jersey, we w...
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!!!
Reviewed On 11/06/2017 by Valerie H
My husband and I hired Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music for our wedding. We purchased a package including a Live/DJ Combo, where we had a DJ (AJ), female vocalist (Sherma) and a musician. Our musician was Bud, who we had communicated with througho...
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.
Reviewed On 10/23/2017 by Jessie L
My husband and I recently got married at Tribeca Rooftop this September. Bud Maltin played at my brother-in-laws wedding and he was one of the very first vendors we called as we knew we wanted to use him for our wedding as well. The Bud Maltin ...
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!
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Mike T
The band were great and created a special atmosphere from the start of the evening. Starting with the Hora and ending with New York they were fun from start to finish. Thanks a lot guys.
Reviewed On 10/16/2017 by Emily G
My husband and I worked with Bud and the band for our wedding in April and could not have been more pleased with the experience. Bud and Bill were such a great help leading up to the big day with suggestions and keeping us on track to get ever...
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!
Reviewed On 10/13/2017 by Erica M
Bud, Bill and the rest of the band were absolutely amazing! I would (and have) recommend them to anyone I know for their wedding. They kept the party going all night, played all the songs we requested and totally got the vibe of what we were lo...
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!
Reviewed On 10/13/2017 by Laura Z
I would highly recommend Bud Maltin Music! Bud and Bill were a pleasure to work with throughout the wedding process. They are true professionals and listened to what we wanted, but also helped advise on things we needed help with. We had an 8 p...
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!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Lindsay S
Choosing Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music to play at my wedding was the best decision I ever made (well, second to agreeing to marry my husband!). From our first conversation to the big day itself, Bud and Bill, the manager, were incredibly res...
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!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Nanci S
We made the brilliant decision to hire the Bud Maltin band for our daughter's wedding this weekend. They were the consummate professionals from the first contact to the very last song of the evening. To say that they are gifted musicians and ab...
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!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Craig S
I have made and attended many events but cannot recall any band that approached Bud Maltin Music for its musical aptitude, ability to "light up the room" and get (and keep) the party going, and overall quality. Their level of professionalism ...
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!!!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Vish P
Bud and the band were perfect - they created energy, managed the flow, and kept us dancing. From the start, Bill made the planning process really easy for us. Bud was in contact throughout, learning our first dance song, taking the time to talk...
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.
Reviewed On 9/05/2017 by Nita G
Coming from a family of musicians, I was a little hesitant to hire a "wedding band" but when my daughter and son-in-law brought us to hear Bud Maltin's band in a showcase, we were sold! They are all such professional and serious musicians and ...
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!
Reviewed On 8/26/2017 by Annie C
We selected Bud Maltin Music for our wedding reception and it was one of the best decisions we made for our event. It was one of our top priorities to find the right DJ to ensure our guests would be on the dance floor all night. And that's exac...
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!
Reviewed On 7/21/2017 by Nicole A
FABULOUS! From start to finish, Bill and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with. He listened to us, really understood the feeling we were trying to create and helped us figure out how best to do that with the music. From the types of i...
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!
Reviewed On 6/13/2017 by Elisa S
We had a fabulous time at our wedding dancing with Bud Maltin Music. The band was professional, fun, and just a pleasure to work with. From the cocktail hour music, to the ceremony, to the dance party, everything was perfect. Best choice we...
made.
Reviewed On 4/24/2017 by Alexandra B
I can't find the words to truly express how impressed, happy, excited, beyond pleased I am with how you all performed at my wedding on April 8th. Everything was flawless and you made me feel so relaxed and confident as a bride to just let you ...
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!
Reviewed On 12/19/2016 by Amanda V
LOVED OUR BAND!!! (saw one Bud's bands at a friends' wedding first and was impressed). Band manager Bill Galbo was very responsive and great to work with from the get-go. He was super collaborative, attentive, and fun. I am a former wedding si...
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.
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Matt S
To say Bill & the gang from Bud Maltin exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. Not only we're all the suggestions Bill made spot-on and enhanced the evening, but he took the time to meet with us and hone in on exactly why we wanted...
. 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.
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Widya L
We worked with Bill Galbo for our wedding at the Battery Gardens. Bill was very responsive from the start and was hands on throughout the entire process. That's what I love about him. I already knew what songs I wanted for the ceremony but Bill...
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!!
Reviewed On 10/26/2016 by Kit N
Early in the planning process my friend suggested Bud Maltin Music be our entertainment for our September wedding, and I'm so glad she did! After our initial phone call with Bill, the owner, we felt completely comfortable and excited for him to...
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!
Reviewed On 10/17/2016 by Allison B
Bud Maltin Music was beyond incredible! The band was excellent at engaging the crowd that there was not a single person not dancing. Their song lists are extensive and their song choices were really timed well. For example, in my father's speec...
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.
Reviewed On 10/15/2016 by Amanda M
Bud and his band were excellent. The DJ/Live piece combo was the perfect entertainment for our wedding. Bill Galbo was a pleasure to work with. Live piano and harmonica during dinner was a highlight. Our guests had a wonderful time!!
Reviewed On 10/09/2016 by Ann L
When my fiance and I left a Bud Maltin showcase at Smash Studios, we knew they were our band for our big day. With a crew of incredible talent and wide knowledge base of songs, they killed it on our wedding day. Our guests kept raving at how aw...
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!
Reviewed On 10/04/2016 by Rosie S
Bud Maltin completely exceeded our expectations. They are totally wonderful. Bud is a pleasure to work with and the band is absolutely full of talent. They learned a few specific songs I requested just for our day and really kept the dance flo...
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!
Reviewed On 7/16/2016 by Emily O
Dear Bud and Bill, THANK YOU for literally making our dreams come true on Saturday. Everything you guys touched was perfect. The ceremony music and accompanying my sister was incredible. We were smiling and laughing hearing John Denver during ...
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
Reviewed On 6/26/2016 by Laura G
Wow, what a band! Our wedding was bursting with joy and dancing, largely thanks to their great music. We approached the band about six months before the wedding, and they were wonderful to work with. Bud Maltin and Bill Galbo were so organized...
— 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!
Reviewed On 6/22/2016 by Knottie1466641774
Bud Maltin Music is absolutely the best wedding band we've ever experienced. Bud's band played at our wedding in September 2015, as well as several of our friends' weddings. I've known Bud for years, and he offered great, honest advice regardin...
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!
Reviewed On 6/20/2016 by Nancy H
Absolutely best wedding band we could have chosen. Dance floor was crowded all night with crazy great dancing and they played even longer than expected!!!
Reviewed On 6/07/2016 by Diana S
One of the best decisions we made with our wedding planning was booking Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music for our ceremony and reception music. Bud is a true gem and was great to work with - such a professional with a creative spirit. He's really o...
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!!!
Reviewed On 1/18/2016 by Michelle K
BEST WEDDING BAND EVER!! Bud Maltin Music was absolutely fabulous. Our guests are still talking about them! At our first meeting, Bud treated us with utmost respect and wanted to tailor their performances to our musical tastes and needs....
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!

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