Cooper Union Band is a versatile and customizable band with members performing at weddings across the US. For incredible entertainment and artistic stylings throughout your special day, the talented team performs a wide variety of music genres in a range of band configurations to suit your needs.
Owner Brennan has over 15 years of experience sharing his passion for music with event-goers and loves working with couples to design a performance that is tailored to them. Joining together with other lovers of the industry, Brennan formed Cooper Union Band to create beautiful music for couples. From your walk down the aisle to the first dance, and the party to follow, celebrate your special day set to your favorite music.
The group can perform with anywhere from one to 13 members, creating a setup to suit your budget and venue. From smooth jazz to rock and roll hits, the band plays your favorites throughout the night. Their MC services are sure to keep every guest entertained, resulting in a party like no other. Open to traveling around Memphis, Nashville, New York City, and Los Angeles, you and your partner can plan your dream day with the talented group.
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Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $8,000
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Instruments
Bass
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
Guitar
Harmonica
Keyboard
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Bluegrass
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
Brennan Villines
Owner
I have personally performed at and/or coordinated music for over 400 weddings and events for over a decade. I am a professional singer, songwriter, and classically trained pianist. Music is not only my career, it's my passion. I began singing at weddings about 15 years ago. I decided to start my own band because of my multi-genre experience, ability to lead a group, and event planning experience. I wanted to create a band that was custom tailored to fit each event depending on the type, size, and budget. That way I could reach the widest audience and the most happy couples.
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5.0
out of 5.0
11 reviews
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Cooper Union Band is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. They are described as a full-scale production extravaganza, delivering exceptional performances and creating an unforgettable experience. The band's musical talent, diverse setlist, and ability to get people on the dance floor are highly praised. Reviewers appreciate the band's professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to accommodate requests. Overall, Cooper Union Band is highly regarded as one of the best choices for wedding entertainment.
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Sophia P
5.0
10/26/2023
Brennan and Cooper Union were the defining feature of our wedding (other than our love, of course). Cooper Union is not a wedding band, they are a full-scale production extravaganza. Motown, pop, soul, rock & roll—they do it all and they’re doing it WELL. The sound is BIG. I’m glad we got the full band—3 vocalists, full horns section (literally could not imagine going without). Aside from his incredible on-stage presence, Brennan was an absolute dream to work with — personable, kind, funny, and passionate. I felt like we were old friends from the moment we first spoke on the phone. Cooper Union made our wedding unforgettable. I am not exaggerating when I say I danced the whole time. They even covered an electronic song to perfection for our first dance. If you’re like me, and wedding planning is not your favorite, and you want to tick a box off the list, look no further—you can’t go wrong. Best decision you will make.
response10/26/2023
It was soooo awesome getting to work with you both. OMG and your wedding venue and party w...
as so relaxed and cool with the greatest sound system and stage. Loved getting to know you both as we planned your big day. Thank you so much for trusting us!
Mallory K
5.0
8/14/2023
Cooper Union was the life of the party! We are beyond grateful to have found Brennan to work with and that he was willing to travel to NY for our wedding in the Hudson Valley. Music was important to us and Cooper Union absolutely delivered, and exceeded expectations. We had ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music all included. The band was able to learn and play all of the songs for first dances and parent dances. We had a few phone calls to talk out our music taste and the set list they put together was right up our alley. We have not heard the end of the compliments from guests and other vendors about how awesome the band was. Our only wish is that we had more than just a few hours to spend dancing and partying with the band! Would recommend booking to any and every couple. Thank you so much!!
response10/26/2023
Mallory,
Thank you so much for this kind review. We had such a blast with you, Steven, a...
nd your beautiful family and friends. From that beautiful walk down the isle overlooking the Hudson valley to an absolute banger of a party, we had the BEST time and wish you the BEST life together.
Thank you for having us!
Cheers,
Brennan
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Casey I
5.0
7/23/2023
Cooper union band was easily one of the highlights of our wedding. The energy they set throughout the night was electrifying and not once was the dance floor lacking bodies. They did an amazing job curating their set list to our musical style without us having to worry about the flow of the night. They were one of the most talked about aspect of the party by many of our guests. We cannot recommend them enough!
response07/23/2023
Thank you Casey! It was an absolute blast! Everyone was dancing the entire night! Still sw...
eating over here haha!
Jamie B
5.0
12/31/2022
Cooper Union made our wedding the disco dance party we always hoped it would be!! Brennan sang and played piano for our ceremony, which was absolutely lovely. His voice is gorgeous and everyone was so impressed by how awesome he was while playing in 40-degree weather. Our guests LOVED the 6-piece band during the reception! We had such a blast dancing to them! They kept the energy high, despite the cold, and kept everyone warm by playing the most fun songs to dance to. All my guests left saying how amazing the band was!! Do yourself a favor, and book Cooper Union for your wedding. They were super professional, exceptionally talented, and an absolute delight to work with. If you want to support and showcase some amazing artists at your wedding, all while giving your guests the best dance party ever, Cooper Union is the band for you!
Xavier M
5.0
12/29/2022
The Cooper Union Band delivered a performance to remember on our wedding day! Brennan was our point of contact and was extremely responsive to our requests. We selected the 8 piece band with both a male and female vocalist. Their playlist was very diverse and they even played a set with autotune! Whenever my wife and I think about our wedding day, their music is one of the first things that comes to mind. You and your soon to be spouse will not regret choosing them for your wedding!
response12/30/2022
Thank you so much! We had such a blast with you and Judith! What a beautiful evening. Than...
k you so much for trusting us with your big day!
William F
5.0
12/29/2022
Cooper Union helped us celebrate the wedding of our dreams in Oxford, Mississippi, on November 26, 2022! Brennan's voice is silky smooth and Kia is one of the most talented vocalists we’ve ever heard, blowing us away with her rendition of "Respect" and “Proud Mary”. Their ability to provide a string quartet for the ceremony added a truly elegant touch and provided our guests with live music from beginning to end. We livestreamed the ceremony and Cooper Union let us use their mics -- the sound quality was crisp and allowed our grandmothers (who had to stay home) to hear every word of our vows. They seamlessly MC'd the reception including speeches, cake cutting, and pouring of the champagne tower. They accommodated all of our requests – and we had MANY – including Sam Cooke, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, and more (they play all the newer music too!). On top of it all, Brennan helped surprise my wife with a private last dance to "River" by Leon Bridges. Brennan kept it a secret up to the last second making the moment so so special for us both. Needless to say, tears of joy were flowing! Our guests raved about how awesome the band was both during and well after our wedding. Not only are they incredibly talented, but genuinely nice people who have a good time performing together. With so many bands out there to consider, we could not be any happier with our choice to hire Cooper Union!!
Lauren W
5.0
6/25/2022
Cooper Union is an incredible band!! Not only did they sound terrific the entire night but their song selections kept the night lively and energetic. They made sure everyone stayed dancing on the dance floor. I booked Cooper Union for my wedding and they were one of the easiest vendors to work with. They responded quickly to emails and questions I had. I highly highly recommend booking Cooper Union for your next event!
Andrew B
5.0
4/28/2022
Simply could not have asked for a more perfect band for our wedding. They were SO easy to work with ahead of time: super accessible, friendly, and knowledgeable. But nothing could have prepared us for how much they would truly deliver day-of. Their performance kept people on the dance floor the whole time, and they just are so insanely talented. They sounded amazing from beginning to end. We are still getting compliments about it from guests-- one of them told us she wants to fly them to Europe for her wedding she was so impressed! You get the idea: we loved them.
response05/06/2022
Thank you guys so much! We had an absolute blast with you! What an amazing night!
Alvaro F
5.0
10/21/2021
I can not imagine my wedding night without having Cooper Union Band there. I cannot express enough what an amazing time was had by EVERYONE! We gave them a few genres to play from and they did not disappoint. Not even in the slightest. The vibe was amazing and the TALENT WAS BEYOND. I still cant believe the level of talent that was there that night. The vocalists, the horns, the percussion, keys... EVERYONE was spectacular. They were having such good time performing! The energy was contagious. Our friends came from all over the country and they kept going ON & ON about how amazing the band was ... even WELL beyond our wedding day we were getting comments. I highly recommend anyone looking to hire entertainment for their event to choose Cooper Union Band!
response05/06/2022
You guys are the best. Thank you for your review. We will never forget this epic party!
Davis H
5.0
10/20/2021
They're the absolute best. One of the best decisions we made in our wedding was hiring them. They really made the reception a party and got everybody dancing. Spectacular talent across the board.
Juliet W
5.0
10/07/2021
Cooper Union playing at my wedding truly tied everything together. They are so talented and made the ambience of the entire day so romantic! Everyone could not stop raving about how incredible they were. They are so versatile and accommodated all of my requests as well. On top of that, they really know how to get everyone on the dance floor and start a party! I cannot recommend them enough - the most talented musicians in Memphis!
response05/06/2022
It was so fun performing for your crew! They really know how to party!
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