Clark Eno Orchestra

speakers from falling over! Everyone has complimented us on the band and has told us it was the most fun dancing at a wedding they have had! Highly recommend CEO for any event! Thank you Clark and the rest of the gang for an incredible evening!

le environment. We had the full band for our reception, and they played a variety of music (all at our suggestion). Every member of their band seemed to be having a great time, and it added to the environment. Highly, highly, recommended.

rk was so easy and professional to work with throughout the entire planning process. He responded quickly to every minor question I had and was accommodating of any change we made. We would highly recommend them!

rovided music for the dinner. The reception was so much fun thanks to Clark!

n't have had a better time. 5 stars for sure!

k coordinated the evening flawlessly. Look no further, this band is the one!

nd our wedding party introduced - what a way to kick off the party! They went through each person to be sure they pronounced their names properly and each groomsman decided to add their own flare like "Pat 'the man' Seymour". I nearly fainted when I heard the music kick in, waiting outside the ballroom doors! "And now, on your feet, for the newest and happiest couple on earth, Ana Kristina and James Stolfi!!" I will forever remember that intro! Superb! Clark and his band were full accommodating. James and I did our own choreography for our first dance since lessons were so expensive and the band readily announced that for us right before we went into it, resulting in much joyous cheering ❤ They learned Cracklin' Rosie for the mother son dance. The father daughter dance however was particularly special. We started off with Turn Around (which the band also learned for us and turned into a waltz). But right as the 2nd verse ended (Turn around and your a young wife with babes of your own..), the band switched seamlessly into In The Mood by Glenn Miller and daddo and I danced the Lindy Hop like pros! It was incredible! Then as James and I were making our rounds to each table to say thank you for coming to everyone, I'm unsure of what song the band started playing but there was a STAMPEDE of guests rushing the dance floor! I've never seen anything like it, especially not a wedding! The full moon was infectious, the band was swinging and the vibe was BOOMING. The Clark Eno Orchestra raised and lowered the energy beautifully the whole evening through. They killed Super Bad (by James Brown) just for me! They also took on quite the challenge of playing a song I wrote way back, 12 years ago, for James which meant the world...even invited me up to sing a few lines! But the biggest surprise of all was that Clark and my father had worked out having my dad perform! I was completely unaware and it was a very moving and unforgettable moment. Dad got up and played guitar and sang a Willie Nelson tune "I've Loved You All Over the World". Dad played the first half solo and then the band slowly and quietly came in to join him. It was...Spectacular. If you want your guests to get down in an unprecedented fashion, HIRE THE CLARK ENO ORCHESTRA!! You will have Zero regrets!!! ❤❤❤

y life and I couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you Clark!

hestra are real pros– they truly seem to enjoy making the music as much as we enjoyed hearing and dancing to it. We asked for a couple of special arrangements including the bride and father dance where we wanted to go from sentimental to swing and they nailed it. It will be a night to remember for many years and the Clark Eno Orchestra was a big part of it. This is no mere wedding band, but a top notch orchestra and singers that don't miss a beat. We can't recommend them to you enough.

te (literally the day before my wedding), and they somehow managed to play the exact arrangement on the recording I sent them, despite the very short notice. I cannot recommend this band more highly. They will make your reception. Our friends and family will be talking about how good they were for many years to come!

en learn songs for you. They really helped shape a perfect night for us. We loved them!

hey'd heard. But what also separated Clark from other vendors we worked with was how turnkey he made the process. From day one, Clark was organized, responsive and even proactively sent one of his musicians to the church in the weeks leading up to the ceremony date to provide recommendations for ceremony music. With so many little things requiring attention leading up to our wedding date, it was such a relief to have confidence that all of the details surrounding the music were in good hands. Booking this band will go a long way to simplifying the planning process and ensuring that your guests are dancing non-stop throughout the night. Highly recommend.

s was I felt the band was not on top of making announcements regarding special dances and events during the wedding that should have been highlighted. This should be second nature to a band that is this experienced. There was a timeline that the band was discussed with Clark and given prior to the wedding, and although I realize timelines are guidelines, the fact that they didn't follow it made it difficult for the photographer and videographer to know where to be for special moments and when they were occurring. There was no clear announcement of the father-daughter dance, and the videographer was in another part of the venue, had no idea it was taking place at that particular moment, and had to rush back. The band did not make a clear announcement of the cake cutting to draw attention to the event, nor did they stop playing while it was taking place; as a result, most of the guests had no idea it was happening, and most of them missed it, including me, the mother of the bride. When I requested they announce that the shuttle would be leaving, almost no one heard them over the music, and many missed the first shuttle. These types of announcements are pretty common in weddings, and I think they should have been done automatically. That said, all my guests raved about the music and had a wonderful time.

brings. Clark guides you through the whole process from selecting songs, to offering to play a few custom songs, to announcements, etc. He was incredibly patient and flexible throughout the whole process. We must have emailed each other 50 times and he continued to be professional and patient as we worked out the details. He wanted to be sure it was perfect for us and flawless the night of our event (which it was). Clark even went so far as to provide a microphone for our ceremony and music for our cocktail reception--in both cases, this worked out really well. The night of our wedding they completely blew us and our guests away with their musical abilities, including an unplanned (seemingly synchronized) musical speech from my husband's groomsman. I heard that their band members were hanging with our guests during breaks and that everyone loved their company. The dance floor was constantly filled with guests and they ended the night with a great crowd-pleaser. I can't say enough about Clark and his band. They really delivered. We looked at several bands in NYC before we found them, thinking we needed to go to NYC for the talent, but it was great to find it right here in CT.

eassembled every player from our wedding for my Great Gatsby birthday party. They made the party yet again! Clark is wonderful to work with --- earnest, reliable, great listener, great advisor, reads the crowd well, knows what works! We are planning another party just to be able to have the band back. You and your guests will not be disappointed. One less think to worry about on your wedding day! Kathleen of Woodbury, CT

oice when helping us plan out the music for our reception, we knew that we had made the perfect choice. We explained to Clark early on that we wanted people up on the dance floor literally all night long, and the Clark Eno Orchestra provided entertainment for just that to happen!! The music they played reached all generations right away and that excitement didn't slow down once all night long! The Clark Eno Orchestra is full of talented artists who not only sing and play instruments, but truly perform. Having them at our reception was full blown entertainment from start to finish! Months before the wedding we also told Clark that we understand the band plays for 4 full hours and takes two 1/2 hour breaks where their DJ plays music, but we didn't want our party to end that early. He suggested we have their DJ also play for the last hour, which we did and it was perfect for us and our guests!! Nothing beats live music and we can promise you that you will not be disappointed to have the Clark Eno Orchestra at your next event - wedding, retirement, family reunion - whatever the case, they'll cater to your vision for your day and make it a reality!! If you're still having doubts, reach out to Clark and ask him for the schedule of when they have a gig locally and go see them for yourself! We can promise you won't ever be disappointed...they are and were FANTASTIC!!

hink we could have anticipated how fantastic it ended up being!

t my sister's wedding and I had to have them for my wedding as well.

is what we did! My husband and I are not big dancers but you couldn't pull us off of the dance floor all night! Clark was great to work with and the band was truly professional and sounded fantastic!

re their best. It created a really fun atmosphere for the party and guests are still commenting on it even now. Thank you!

d I to come hear his band perform before making a decision. We took him up on his offer and were blown away by the orchestra. A year later the 10-piece band played at our wedding performing a combination of classic and a couple of upbeat new tunes. Everyone, young and old, hit the dance floor all night long! And I received rave reviews from all who attended, even from the venue staff who probably hears three bands per weekend. They all agreed they had never heard a better wedding band than the Clark Eno Orchestra.

ading up to my wedding I was in constant contact with Clark. He answered every question I had, listened to my requests and gave great suggestions when I had uncertainties. If you want your event to be an awesome dance party with everyone smiling then I would highly highly recommend Clark Eno Orchestra.

g and produced a flawless performance. Here is the email I wrote him the night after our wedding. We could not have asked for more--look no further than the Clark Eno Orchestra! Clark- we have NO words to articulate how incredibly fabulous you all were last night. We truly could not have asked for more--and trust me I'm a person who constantly feels like something could have been done better. You were absolutely amazing to us and literally every guest we talked to today and last night. Thank you 100 times over. You made our night completely unforgettable & I wouldn't have changed a thing (except for maybe making the night last longer!). You are a real pro--in talent and organization. It was the night of a lifetime; truly the the best night of our lives!! Thank you!! Abby and Greg

a DJ would have made my reception a "cookie cutter" event. I knew it would be more expensive to hire a band but the difference was worth every penny. I think the entertainment counted for the majority of the success of the reception but only a fraction of the cost, I am SO glad I didn't take a chance on my special day. I knew that the entertainment would make or break the event, this group of singers and instrumentalists were absolutely phenomenal! From the very beginning all of my communications were directly with Mr. Eno. He was on top of every detail in the planning process, from his response to my first inquiry (he got back to me within an hour) to the day of the party I can't imagine anyone could make the process easier or more enjoyable. He worked with myself and my fiancee on compiling the perfect repertoire for the evening and the dance floor was full all night long. What I found most impressive was the versatility of the band. They played everything from swing music to contemporary dance music and covered every style to perfection. We went out to hear 4 other groups that advertise with the Knot and unfortunately they didn't sound very good at all compared to their samples on line. Clark Eno and his band actually sounded better than what I heard on their website. They brought an incredible amount of energy to the party and their volume at our reception was perfect. I could write a novel but suffice to say that the best vendor decision we made was to hire the Clark Eno Orchestra to entertain our family and friends. It was the most important day in my life and Clark treated it so. The peace of mind I felt from beginning to end was priceless and our party was nothing short of spectacular, I can not recommend this group highly enough!!

budget. Initially I wanted a different band that had performed at a my cousin's wedding in NYC a few years earlier. I had Clark Eno as a back up, having found them via the internet as we prepared for our wedding. It even got to the point that I told Clark (the leader) that I would not need them, thinking I would use my cousin's band. Clark made a point of asking if I was sure I was set and said he would keep his reservations on the car ferry to the island just in case. As it turned out, I had considerable trouble with the other band and used Clark Eno in the end. I wanted the other band because I saw them and knew they were very good. And I am a bit ashamed to say that since the other band was a good bit more expensive, I assumed they were better. I was very lucky that things worked out the way they did. My entire family thought The Clark Eno Orchestra was superb. And the half that had been at my cousin's wedding thought they were as good or better than his band. I thought they were much better for several reasons: they were more versatile, more willing to perform requests, did a better job of making songs sound like the original recordings, and were far easier to deal with. Clark's pure professionalism and lack of ego in keeping in touch with me even when I was going a different direction helped me to avert considerable worry and trouble. I cannot overemphasize how important that is during the stressful time of planning a wedding. And what made their performance so memorable in my situation was that the band had me sit in (sing and play guitar) for two songs and it brought the house down. I am only fairly competent at this stage and they made me look like a star, learning songs I asked them to. It was one of the best moments of my life, and the bartenders at the hotel still remember my performance. Despite our good fortune relating to budget, Clark helped us save money in two distinct ways: first, his band could and would charge thousands more if they worked out of NYC (they are as good as any that does) and I was prepared to spend twice as much, and second, he provided musicians for the cocktail hour (guitar and keyboard) and dinner (keyboards) which was a sit down dinner separate from the party. Obviously there was a charge, but less then if I had to get extra musicians. The bottom line is this - The Clark Eno Orchestra is a group of exceptional musicians (take it from a musician who played with them!) including their singers, who are extremely professional, are very versatile, who offer exceptional value for the quality they provide, and who take the worry out of the part of the night people remember the most - the party. Literally everyone who has commented on my wedding has said they thought the band was excellent. I will use them again multiple times. The only thing to add is that ours was something of a society wedding, and Clark Eno Orchestra were very classy and appealed to some of the older society people that were present as well as the teens and kids. I anticipate that they could satisfy any background. I urge you to use this band if you can. I would advise that you stop looking, book this band and don't give it a second thought. It is a worry free decision.

ong selection to our desires and even learned one of my Dad's band's songs and played along with him during the reception - incredible! The dance floor was packed the entire night because they made sure to play songs that got people of all age groups excited. Also, the singers - wow! Just great. We had numerous people tell us that they were the best wedding band they had ever heard. We were so happy with our selection of Clark Eno Orchestra - highly recommended!

brought so much energy that literally kept our guests dancing all evening. The wonderful feedback that followed from our donors only confirmed that our sentiments were shared. Thank you to the Clark Eno Orchestra for your support at our most important event of the year, you were truly exceptional!

ke. The orchestra leader Clark Eno is wonderful to work with, very flexible and easy going. He will work for you to make your event very memorable.

g about how great the band was and how much fun they had dancing the night away. Our entire family would recommend the Clark Eno Band a million times over! Definitely worth the money for a memorable experience with this group. Everyone in the band is a pleasure to work with as well - they are all so nice and engaging.

cally EVERY song! The energy and fun vibe of our reception was exactly what we wanted, and we could feel the warmth and good vibes coming from the stage. EVERYONE at our wedding danced, even my 87 year old grandma, and people were positively blown away by Clark Eno. A friend who got married two months before us even said, "I didn't know wedding bands could be that good or maybe we would have gotten one!" We were allowed to pick music we liked from a set list, and my husband even played the drums with the band. It was a total blast, I did not want it to end. Clark has a wonderful, fun attitude, and you can tell his band members LOVE what they do. For a great price, we got a 10+ piece band who absolutely made our wedding. Highly recommended!

with and was so helpful in offering suggestions as well as just 'knowing' what we were looking for after meeting with us. Would highly recommend them.