Crescent City Soul
$5,000 starting price
southeast US
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Wendy Siegel
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
THE KNOT HALL OF FAME AND WINNER OF BEST OF THE KNOT YEAR AFTER YEAR! New Orleans is known for great parties - make yours stand out from all the rest with an interactive party band that will have everyone on their feet, dancing, singing, and screaming along! Weddings are a combination of all age groups - this band has something for everyone from classy cocktail jazz to today's music. Everything can be tailored to fit your preferences and budget, from the size of the band, production, the amount of play time, and songs played, to add-ons like second lines, ceremony music, moving lights, uplighting, Dj services, and even a mirror dancer! Your guests are guaranteed to be raving about your party for years!
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Instruments
Guitar
Keyboard
Percussion
Saxophone
Trumpet
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
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Recorded Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
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Meet the team
Wendy Siegel
Owner
I have sung constantly ever since I can remember. One day my husband mentioned to a friend who had a band that I could sing and the friend asked if I wanted to sit in with his band - did I ever! Two songs later I was hired by another band that happened to be in the audience and I have performed professionally ever since. In addition to my own two bands (Crescent City Soul and Dr Rock - my classic rock band) am the go to Female vocalist to sub for many bands in New Orleans due to the huge number of songs I know and my ability to sing any style. I have done studio work - both lead and back up.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0140 reviews
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Crescent City Soul is highly recommended for weddings, with reviewers praising their interactive performances, broad music selection, and ability to keep guests on the dance floor all night. The band is commended for their professionalism, communication, and flexibility, accommodating special requests and engaging guests of all ages. Wendy is highlighted for her organizational skills, and many reviewers express gratitude for the band's contribution to making their wedding receptions unforgettable. Overall, Crescent City Soul receives glowing reviews for their exceptional music and energetic performances that elevate the party atmosphere.Review photos
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Kelly C
5.0
12/31/2024
Crescent City Soul is officially my favorite live music band. They can perform every genre of music 🎶 Wendy is so personable and easy to talk to! This helps make your dreams come true! They make your guests feel like Rockstars creating a Memories to last a lifetime!
Vendor response 01/18/2025
Thank you SO much Kelly! We love what we do.
Debbie M
5.0
12/31/2024
Wonderful band! Easy to work with, great communication, and interactive. Gets everybody up and moving!
Vendor response 12/31/2024
Thank you so much Debbie! We are happy you enjoyed our performance and hope to see you aga...
in soon!
Any questions?
Laura G
5.0
11/20/2024
Crescent City performed at our wedding last weekend and boy did they bring the FUN! Our dance floor was packed all night and our guests didn't want the night to end they were shouting for an encore at the end. They were so fantastic to work with and even learned multiple new songs for our first dances. We used them for our ceremony piano music as well and it was perfect. I could not recommend them enough, I wish we could get married again just to party on the dance floor with them again.
Vendor response 12/30/2024
Hi Laura, thank you for the great review! It turned out to be such a beautiful, fun night....
Best wishes to you and Conner for a long and happy marriage. <3
Whitney Z
5.0
11/18/2024
I actually found this band through the knot. As an out of state bride, it was a little difficult navigating who to choose. Having a live band was top priority for us, but with a shorter engagement (10 months) I felt the pressure of wanting to get something secured QUICK! We chose Crescent City Soul, and I couldn’t have been more happy to have them at our wedding! The music selections were PERFECT! They were very interactive with our guests! Wendy was amazing to work with, very communicative, and very accommodating! I’m so grateful we had them be a part of a big day! They really created the vibe we dreamed of and executed with perfection! 10/10!
Vendor response 12/30/2024
Hi Whitney, we're thrilled that we were able to give you the night you wanted - mission ac...
complished! The weather had us scared for a minute but it turned out to be such a beautiful ceremony and reception. :D
Stephanie H
5.0
10/19/2024
Crescent City Soul band performed at our Wedding last week and they were amazing!! They were interactive with everyone and got everyone up on the dance floor! They also worked within our budget too! If you’re looking for a fun wedding band that keeps the crowd dancing, I highly recommend this one!
Vendor response 12/30/2024
Hi Stephanie, thank you again for having us perform at your reception! Your guests were so...
much fun. Thank you for taking the time to give us a review - we hope to see you at a public gig one day!
Beth L
5.0
4/14/2024
CHEERS to the BEST Wedding Band! CCS surpassed our expectations! My daughter wanted a DJ for her wedding but I insisted on a Band.....and she was so very thankful that I did. She is still getting rave reviews about CCS and how awesome they were. Wendy was such a delight to work with and let us select most of our songs. I am so OCD so wanted a certain playlist and Wendy did it beautifully engaging the dancing crowd. I cannot recommend CCS for your wedding or event!
Vendor response 04/14/2024
Hi Beth, thanks for the great review! We had so much fun with your crowd, and hope we get ...
to see some of you again when we play on the Northshore (7/19 St Ann Wine Bar and 11/15 Columbia St Tap room).
By the way, you did a great job picking songs. :) Thank you once again to you, Courtney, and Kenneth for choosing us to be your entertainment!
Don B
5.0
4/03/2024
My son booked Crescent City Soul for his wedding at Rosy's Jaxx Hall this past weekend and they were perfect! The hundred or so guests ranged in age from young to old [my 84-year-old brother-in-law was even up rocking it out!] and the band's play list covered all the bases. Very professional, spot on musicianship and lots of power [as a former trombonist I love a great horn band!]. And by the end of the evening I got the distinct impression that the band was having as much fun as the audience! Great!
Vendor response 04/03/2024
Thanks for the great review! You are right- we have as much fun as you do! We perform a lo...
t and we never get tired of getting people to join in our fun! We have a few rare public gigs coming up and we hope you can join us!
7/19 (Fri) St Ann WIne bar Mandeville 8-11
9/14 (Sat) Ground Pattie Kenner 6-9
11/15 Columbia St Tap room Covington 9-12
Hope to see you again!
Chad D
5.0
11/15/2023
Highly recommend Crescent City Soul Band for any event where you want a band. They sound amazing and play a wide variety of songs. I particularly appreciate how well they calibrate their set list to a varied age range in the audience and adjust as they go based on what the crowd responds to.
Vendor response 11/16/2023
Thanks for the review Chad! We are looking forward to performing for the Krewe of Janus ag...
ain in 2024!
Olivia S
5.0
10/31/2023
I truly cannot recommend Crescent City Soul enough - they were easily the most complimented aspect of our wedding and were the most important part of making our reception fun. So many guests said they were the best wedding band they've ever heard, and we whole-heartedly agree. They really knocked it out of the park, and we are so glad we chose them.
During wedding planning, we listened to at least 10 of the typical New Orleans wedding bands and were having trouble finding a group that was vibrant, talented and entertaining. A friend recommended Crescent City Soul to us after we reached out, as he's super connected to the New Orleans music scene. We listened, and they were the perfect fit. Prior to our wedding, the band was incredibly communicative and professional. They even learned our first dance song, going above and beyond for us. At the wedding, they played the perfect mix of wedding classics and more contemporary hits, and were instrumental in getting people on the dance floor and creating the fun party atmosphere we wanted for our reception. Our wedding was a blast, based in no small part on Crescent City Soul.
In our opinion, Crescent City Soul is easily the best wedding band in Nola, and we highly recommend using them for any kind of event. They are so talented and really bring an exciting energy - again, our guests could not stop talking about how great our band was.
Vendor response 11/16/2023
Hi Olivia, thanks for the great review! We really enjoyed doing the Taylor Swift version o...
f September for you. Hope you and Matt are doing great!
Josh L
5.0
10/30/2023
Crescent City Soul is the real deal. They turned our wedding into the most bumping spot in all of New Orleans for a few hours.
But before that they elevated the sound and music to our first dances beyond what any DJ could dream of doing.
They had 4 singers out (not including our wedding guests who got on stage) and each one of them was incredible. There was a perfect replication of Louis Armstrong amongst others.
They hit the classics but also some of the more niche punk rock songs we wanted and a few surprise bangers in there.
They are a large part of why our wedding was so fun.
Cannot recommend enough. We love these guys so much and are so grateful for how they elevated our wedding.
Vendor response 11/16/2023
Thanks Josh! We all agreed your wedding ceremony was one of the most beautiful we have eve...
r seen. Your family and friends exuded SO much love for you and each other - it was a special thing to see. Give Gabriella our love and hope to see you guys sometime - maybe 12/8/23 for my Birthday show at Columbia St Tap room in Mandeville? :D
Carol O
5.0
10/27/2023
Fun for all generations!
Vendor response 10/29/2023
Thank you - that's what we aim for!
Amanda W
5.0
10/27/2023
CCS was incredible! They had every guest out on the dance floor & singing along. The band chose a great set list to keep the party going. They interacted with our guests & everyone loved it. We would book them again any day & recommend them to every bride & groom looking for a wedding band!
Vendor response 10/27/2023
Thanks for the review Amanda! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and what a fun group o...
f friends! Wishing many happy years together to you and Luke!
C C
5.0
10/26/2023
Great band. Played music from all genres that everyone knew and could dance to.
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Thank you for the review!
Dawn A
5.0
10/26/2023
Krewe de Pink used Crescent City Soul for our band at our Krewe de Pink Prom in 2023, They were a HIT! The crowd was on the dance floor, engaged, and still talking about them. They worked with us to create our set list so everything was crafted to our event. We plan to book them for Prom again in 2024. Even if you can't go see them in a public venue before booking them, you will not be disappointed booking them for your event.
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Thank you for the review Dawn - we had a blast at Krewe de Pink Prom and we are looking fo...
rward to next year! I already have my next pink prom dress planned :)
Betsy G
5.0
10/26/2023
Crescent City Soul is the BEST! From helping us plan the music for the big day to entertaining us at the reception that night, they were extremely helpful and professional, and sounded AWESOME. My guests are still talking about how much fun they had on the dance floor! They are truly the #1 wedding band.
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Thanks Betsy! It was a pleasure performing for you and your guests. <3
Kali L
5.0
10/26/2023
I will never be able to say enough good things about Crescent City Soul. INCREDIBLE! They are interactive, fun, and so talented. Their communication around planning was detailed, responsive, and executed beautifully. Coming from someone who is OCD and wanted everything to be perfect, Wendy and Crescent City Soul made sure everything went off without a hitch! I canNOT recommend them enough to celebrate your special day.
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Hi Kali! I don't normally consider myself OCD but I really am when it comes to the wedding...
s we perform at. I am so happy to hear that we achieved what I always set out to do - provide EXACTLY the night of your dreams! Blessings to you and Michael.
gabriella g
5.0
10/26/2023
Wendy and CCS were incredible!!!! She was so helpful with putting together our itinerary and dealing with our many changes. One of my guests said the male singer actually sounded like Louis Armstrong. We added on the DJ services too and that was beyond worth it. Definitely do not hesitate to hire this band if you want a fun night!
Vendor response 10/26/2023
It was a great night! you had one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen - ever...
yone in the band agreed with me too! We hope to see you again - come say hi if you ever see us at a public show.
Kristen R
5.0
3/06/2023
My guests were OBSESSED with this band. So many people asked me where I found them. I got married almost a year ago but I wasn't going to forget to review this amazing band.
Don't hesitate to book. I don't know how they're still available but if they are, get them!
Vendor response 03/06/2023
Kristen, you are so AWESOME for this review! Thank you for remembering us! Your party was ...
unforgettable for us too - your guests were crazy fun. Happy early anniversary! <3
Leslie H
5.0
10/17/2022
This was the absolute funnest band! They had everyone out on the dance floor. They kept the volume just right so they were plenty loud enough but left room for you to talk too, which was appreciated. The venue said they never had a function with so many people dancing! We overflowed the dance floor!
Wendy was very communicative and easy to work with. She catered to our group. Definitely get the horns and the extra singers. What great talent! You can't go wrong with this band.
Vendor response 10/17/2022
We had an amazing time playing for you! The night was perfect and everything was beautiful...
. Best wishes for Clerc and Gavin's happiness! We also sincerely appreciate your generous tip - hope to see all of you at a public gig soon!
Glenn R
5.0
10/17/2022
This band was booked for our Sons wedding in Orange Beach and they did a great job. The guests were dancing right up until the end of the celebration. We would request them for any special occasion.
Vendor response 10/17/2022
Thank you for reviewing us! We had a great time too. It was a great night, one we will rem...
ember!
Barbara R
5.0
10/11/2022
Absolutely amazing! Don’t waste your time shopping for any other band for your event! Crescent City Soul Band was FANTASTIC and everyone at the reception had a blast dancing all night long. They sure know how to lead the party and cater to the audience. Thank you for being passionate about music and great at what you do.
Vendor response 10/11/2022
Thanks for the great review Barbara! Glad you had as much fun as we did!
Megan J
5.0
7/23/2022
Everybody has “the best band ever” at their wedding, but we really did with Crescent City Soul! Wendy and the band are awesome musicians and experts at their craft. They were also very accommodating to our requests that we sent in a few months before the wedding. We’re very picky about what songs we don’t like and they didn’t play anything we didn’t want to hear. We asked for a lot of New Orleans music - they blew us away with the Treme Song for our second line and Pocky Way was a highlight. We asked them to play any Billy Joel song they’d like and they crushed it with “You May Be Right.” Their versatility is tops! We danced our asses off all night and they were the fuel for the party. Four months after the fact and people are still raving to us about Crescent City Soul! They might be the best kept secret in town!
Vendor response 07/28/2022
Hi Megan, thanks for the great review! We loved getting to do more NOLA music than usual! ...
I am always impressed by how well CCS can jam songs on the spot, and we enjoyed doing the Billy Joel song for you. Hope to see you at a public gig in the future - next up is 10/15 from 3:35-5:45 at the Gumbo Festival!
Brittany B
5.0
7/13/2022
If you are searching for a band that can play ANYTHING and ANY genre while ALSO sounding amazing, then look no further! Our guest went on and on about the CCSB post wedding. They researched and wanted to know if their music was on iTunes! Wendy was also great to work with along the way! Check out their insta for some great examples. They are what you are looking for!
Vendor response 07/14/2022
Hey Brittany, I am so happy you were happy! I was worried about you since the weather put ...
a damper on some of your plans, but like I said it would - it wound up being an amazing party anyway! Thank you for making the time to write us such a nice review - hope to see you at a public gig in the future. The next one is the Bridge City Gumbo fest from 3:35-5:45 on 10/15. Say hi if you make it out!
Mary C
5.0
7/13/2022
SO MUCH FUN! My daughter and son-in-law did a lot or research, both in person and by demo tape, because they know how important the right band is for a wedding reception. I don't think they could have chosen better than Crescent City Soul. CCS has an amazing sound (love those horns!!), and they are so responsive to the wishes of the couple. Wendy was very easy to work with. She knows when to give the couple the spotlight, and when to get right in the middle of everything to keep that party going. We had a four hour reception, and I don't think anyone was ready to leave when it was over. The dance floor was packed! My friends (50s and 60s) loved it, my daughter's friends (20s and 30s) loved it, and I'm pretty sure the teenagers did too, since they were out there dancing all night. I would definitely hire them again! CCS is wonderful! Do yourself a favor and check out Crescent City Soul Band.
Vendor response 07/14/2022
I remember being so worried about having everything go smoothly on this one because of bei...
ng in the French Quarter during the French Quarter fest, but I should have know not to worry because working with the wonderful people at the Jaxson made everything a breeze! It was our pleasure to play for your party - hope to see you again sometime at a public performance (next one is 10/15 at the Bridge City Gumbo Fest from 3:35-5:45). Thank you for the review!
Hilary S
5.0
7/08/2022
Every wedding guest of our is still telling us how much fun our reception was because of “the band”! Wendy and the rest of Crescent City Soul are so kind, personable and talented! We had the best time. Every email and question I had was answered so quickly and professionally by Wendy, and she even helped make every special request I had possible. I highly recommend Crescent City Soul Band to anyone who wants to have a full dance floor the whole night!!
Vendor response 07/08/2022
Thanks for taking the time to write such a wonderful review Hilary! I will always remember...
your wedding for the mash up of Lean on Me into Get low - priceless! The snoballs were great too! Hope to see you and Mitch at one of our shows in the future, Please say hi when you come out!
Caroline S
5.0
7/05/2022
I can not say enough amazing things about CCS. From booking to planning to performance - they were AWESOME! We've gotten SO many compliments about CCS from guests at our wedding.
Vendor response 07/05/2022
Thank you Caroline! I was concerned when I found out that the French Quarter fest was righ...
t down the street, but the Jaxson bent over backwards to make things easy as they could be. Blessings to you and Austin! Hope you guys can come see us sometime - our next public performance is 10/15/22 at the Bridge City Gumbo Fest at 3:35-5:45!
Greta J
5.0
6/24/2022
Phenomenal! Wendy & Crescent City Soul customized their entire set to accommodate my daughter & son-in-law’s specific requests. The dance floor didn’t clear until the end of the reception. They are extremely talented musicians! Wendy helped put this MOB’s mind at ease as she answered my endless questions.
Vendor response 06/24/2022
Hi Greta, thanks for the review, hope Ryan and Megan are doing well! I'm glad I was able t...
o sooth your thoughts about the reception - I know how stressful that can be. Hope you all can come see us at the Bridge City Gumbo fest 10/15 3:35-4:45. Say hi if you make it out!
Mary L
5.0
6/21/2022
We hired Crescent City Soul for my daughter’s wedding. They were awesome! From getting the party started and all the way through, they kept everyone dancing and enjoying their great music!
They were very professional and always available to answer any questions. I would highly recommend them!
Vendor response 06/24/2022
Thanks Mary! Also thanks for asking us to bring back My Wish - I LOVE that song! Tell Vict...
oria and Grant we said hello - hope you all can come see us again sometime! Next public gig up is the Bridge City Gumbo fest 10/15 3:35-4:45.
Lauren M
5.0
6/20/2022
CCS Band MADE my wedding reception! They set a great vibe for the event, and we had a lot of guests getting out onto the dance floor! They are a legitimately talented group with an impressive range in styles that they do well. Wendy is extremely easy to work with and very responsive by email. If you can, I strongly recommend contracting their additional lead female singer - they are magic together! Thank you so much, CCS band!
Vendor response 06/20/2022
Thanks for the review Lauren! A highlight for me was jamming cotton eyed Joe and watching ...
your bridesmaids Irish dance - we've never seen that before!
Krissy W
5.0
5/16/2022
They are AMAZING! They are so good that some Jazz Fest goers tried to crash the wedding! Wendy is very organized and patient. I highly recommend their band AND Secondline services. She was able to get permits and security to parade and party the night away!
Vendor response 06/20/2022
Thanks Krissy, I responded to this earlier, but now I see it didn't post for some reason -...
I didn't know about the jazz fest crashers - that's awesome! Your crowd was a lot of fun on the dance floor despite all the heat and humidity! Everything was great - but the thing I will never forget about your reception is your grandparents anniversary dance. That was the sweetest thing I have ever seen! I hope that one day you will have a dance like that with Jeffrey! <3
Stefanie P
5.0
4/25/2022
Hiring Crescent City Soul band was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I cannot even explain how much fun and talented this band is! Our guests were out on the dance floor from the first or second song and didn't leave until the very end of the night. It was AMAZING! We had such a good time with them! HIRE THEM NOW!
Vendor response 06/20/2022
Stephanie, your crowd was THE BOMB! We had so much fun with you guys! Thanks for the revie...
w - say hi if you ever get out to one of our (rare) public gigs. The next one is 10/15 from 3:30-5:45 at the Bridge City Gumbo Fest.
Sarah P
5.0
3/28/2022
I don’t even have the right words to describe how unbelievably AMAZING Crescent City Soul was for our wedding. Picking your entertainment might be one of the most important decisions for your wedding and I would choose CCSB over and over and over.
People were on the dance floor before we were even announced! & by the end of the night they had to kick us out. There was never a moment where the floor wasn’t packed & that was my goal! So grateful for Wendy & the entire band.
Wendy is also so easy to get in touch with & she works with your budget to create the perfect evening!
Vendor response 03/28/2022
Hi Sarah thanks for the great review! It was a pleasure working with you too - you and you...
r guests were SO much fun! Hope to see you some time at one of our public shows!
Michael L
5.0
1/09/2022
Shame on us for waiting to give this review. Crescent City Soul performed for our daughters wedding in Nov. 2020. They were not just good, but GREAT!. Everyone loved them. They just seemed to know what music to play and kept everyone on their feet and engaged. Thank you for helping to make our daughters wedding a huge success.
Vendor response 01/09/2022
No problem, Michael thanks for thinking of giving us this review so long after the fact -...
that says you haven't forgotten us and we love it! Im not sure which wedding was your daughter's (we had more than one that month with a FOB named Mike), but no matter who they are, we hope that they are doing great! We hope to see you guys again some time - we don't play in public often (almost all privately) but we will be at Endymion - come see us in the clubhouse if you are there!
Ashley G
5.0
1/08/2022
This review is long overdue. My husband and I planned our wedding from California during the pandemic. We booked all of our vendors based on reviews. For the bands, we listened to whatever demos they had on their websites. Thank you, Crescent City Soul for having a wide array of songs to listen to on your site. We were originally going to go with the band my best friend used for her wedding because we'd heard them live but the person we were in contact with was very fond of mansplaining. That was a quick no from us. Enter Wendy with Crescent City Soul. She was so easy to talk to and up front about all of the bands needs for an outdoor venue. She was quick to respond to all of our emails. CCS also did our second line after the ceremony for a fair price and they did a wonderful job. As for the reception, they were everything I dreamed of and more. So much talent. Our guests danced the night away and are still raving about our band. A total dream come true for a wedding band. Thank you!
Vendor response 01/08/2022
Thanks for the great review Ashley, it was our pleasure! It was a beautiful night all arou...
nd, and we are very honored you chose us to perform for you. Blessings to you and Levi for a long and happy marriage!
Beth C
5.0
11/17/2021
Crescent City Soul was amazing! They had the crowd engaged from start to finish at our reception!
Vendor response 11/17/2021
Thanks for the nice review Beth! Hope you and Chris are well!
Emma L
5.0
10/10/2021
Crescent City Soul Band was a HUGE hit at my wedding reception! My husband, being in the industry, was *very* hesitant about having a band at all, but even he was dancing at the end of the night! I know no other band could have done such a wonderful job. We are still getting compliments! Thank you CCS!!
Vendor response 10/11/2021
I'm so glad your party finally came together! One of my favorite compliments we received t...
hat night was from one of your guests who came up after your party to tell me he wasn't a dancer - but he danced that night! We hope you and James have a great life together and hope to see you again soon!
Abigail S
5.0
10/06/2021
The Crescent City Soul Band were wonderful to work with start to finish! Wendy was very accommodating and flexible with us working around ever evolving covid restrictions and even a last minute (day-of!) venue change. On top of all that, the music was phenomenal!! All of our guests still talk about how good the band was-- I cannot recommend them enough if you're looking for a band in the NOLA area.
Vendor response 10/06/2021
Hi Abigail, I will never forget waking up that morning to a call telling me your venue wou...
ldn't open that day due to hurricane/covid concerns and making calls to help you find a new venue! You and Jordan impressed me so much with your calm response to the last minute stress on your wedding day. That was a wedding for the books, but all turned out great in the end. Thanks for the review, hope you and Jordan are doing well!
Leighton B
5.0
10/03/2021
We hired Crescent City Soul Band for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our experience with them! They were high-energy, sang the songs that we requested, and engaged our wedding guests. A couple of our wedding guests sing and play the guitar, and CCSB warmly welcomed them on the stage to play a song. We highly recommend CCSB!
Noah B
5.0
9/29/2021
They were great! Very good at engaging with the crowd and even let me sing a solo song at my wedding!
Vendor response 09/29/2021
Thanks Noah, we loved having you on stage with us!
Amy L
5.0
7/19/2021
What can I say? This band is incredible!!
Our daughter's wedding was postponed twice and finally took place on July 10, 2021. Managing all the details during COVID proved to be challenging at times.
Thank you, Wendy, for all the correspondence and help during the delays. You are so very appreciated.
We were so excited to have this reception come to fruition and to see the musicians back on stage! It was amazing on both counts.
The band definitely read the crowd and had us all dancing the entire night. The dance floor was never empty. That's a testament of the talent and entertainment.
Having a LIVE band changes the energy level in the room for sure. Their pricing is very reasonable.
I thank all the musicians for such a fun evening! I've had so many compliments on the music and wanted to share that with you all.
Thank you for hanging in with us during the delays. Thank you for helping to make this such a night to remember,
Amy Lewis
07-10-2021
Vendor response 07/20/2021
Wow Amy, thank you for this fantastic review! We had a great time too, and I am happy I fi...
nally got the band (at your request) to learn Last Dance, an old favorite of mine. Wishing many years of happiness together to you and Micheal! Come see us sometime!
Breanne Z
5.0
5/27/2021
Being a huge fan of live music, having a band at our wedding was a must. I did tons of research and asked around for recos and Crescent City Soul was ALWAYS at the top of the list. CCS was truly everything we looked for in a band and MORE! Wendy was beyond professional, responsive and flexible to work with (not easy planning a wedding during covid). And to top it all off we JAMMED the night of our wedding!!! I think the dance floor was packed the entire night. Friends and family are still talking about how amazing the band was! Would 100% recommend CCS for any event (not just wedding) that you are looking to have a good time/dance at! Not to mention - amazing price point for the caliber of talent. Will definitely hire for my next event in LA!
Vendor response 05/27/2021
I'm thrilled that such a fabulous review is our 100th straight 5 star review on theknot! ...
Your crowd was so fun and we really appreciate the generous tip! We would have kept playing even more overtime if the rain didn't start. Come see us - Next up is June 11th at Whiskey Cowboy starting at 8:30pm.
Elysha D
5.0
5/11/2021
Amazing!! Went to Rock N Bowl to see them a booked the next day. Super easy to work with and made the reception so much fun!!!
Vendor response 05/11/2021
Thanks for the review Elysha! You will always be remembered as one of our (very few) 2020 ...
covid brides. :) Glad we could make it happen after all! Our best to you and Brandon!
Kaitlin H
5.0
5/06/2021
I don't think we had 1 guest not comment on how fun this band was! Wendy was easy to communicate with & made sure that their set list for our wedding was everything we wanted. They were interactive & had many guests on the dance floor for our wedding. Highly recommend them for any event!
Vendor response 05/06/2021
Objective achieved! Fun is what it is all about. We had a great time dancing and singing w...
ith your guests, and I am always happy to perform at the Elms - it brings back fond memories of my own reception there! Best wishes for a long and happy marriage to you and Cory!
Ashley C
5.0
5/05/2021
One word... AMAZING!!!
I first saw and heard Crescent Soul at my sister-in-law’s wedding and I knew that when I got engaged that I wanted to book them! I reached out to Wendy as soon as my now husband and I booked our venue. Wendy is super kind and responds to any inquiry ASAP. Crescent City Soul MADE MY RECEPTION! They were so fun and engaged everyone in the room. Plus their vocals and their music are INSANE! I loved their energy! I would highly recommend them to any bride or anyone in need of a fantastic band for their event! They are truly amazing!
Vendor response 05/05/2021
Thanks for this awesome review Ashley! Your reception was so fun - what a wild group! Im g...
lad your cousin got the nerve up to sing his traditional rendition of "Knocking on Heaven's door". Many happy years together to BatAsh!
Shelby H
5.0
4/14/2020
Wendy worked hard to get everything just right for us! Unfortunately we had to cancel our big wedding due to COVID 19, but I would recommend CCS to anyone who is planning their wedding.
Vendor response 04/23/2020
Thanks for the review Shelby! I am so sorry covid interfered with your big day. Best wishe...
s for an amazing life together with Jeff!
Cydney D
5.0
12/10/2019
A super band. We wanted all fast upbeat music and they delivered in spades. Professional to work with. Absolutely recommend. Willing to dress up to support our theme
Vendor response 12/11/2019
Thanks Cydney, we had a blast at your party! I really loved it when we jammed 9 to 5 by Do...
lly Parton so ya'll could sing it with the band! Hope to perform with (and for!) you again soon!
Courtney B
5.0
12/10/2019
We hired Crescent City for a large birthday party and the music and singing were top notch! I can’t believe we got so lucky to find them. Their talent was amazing. Don’t hesitate to book them. They made everything so easy and were extremely accommodating to our multiple on-the-spot requests. They checked in multiple times throughout the night and our dance floor was packed! They made the event fantastic!
Vendor response 12/10/2019
Thanks for the great review Courtney! Your and Cydney’s birthday party was the coolest one...
we ever played for! Such a fun night!
Tina C
5.0
10/31/2019
Crescent City Soul made my wedding!!! They were AMAZING!!! Everyone is still talking about how great the band was! Wendy made everything seamless. They were the best possible band I could have imagined!!! Thank you guys!
Vendor response 11/01/2019
Thanks Tina! It was a pleasure performing for your family and friends!
Fran S
5.0
10/31/2019
The absolute best band I’ve heard in quite some time . Was a bit nervous because I have not lived in the New Orleans arsa that long to know who the best bands were for my daughters wedding . I have to say Wendy Siegel and band knocked it out of the park . Everyone danced to the end . When it was time for the band to leave people were still dancing and were shouting for them not to leave . I’ve Never experience anything like it at ANY WEDDING or party for that matter . Thank you Wendy and crescent city soul for making such a wonderful performance at my first daughters wedding . I know Who to call if I need a band again . You will be always number one on my list .
Vendor response 10/31/2019
Hi Fran thanks for the excellent review! That was an exceptional night and we have the vid...
eo to prove it! if you haven't seen it, check it out: https://www.instagram.com/p/ByBuWY8l6rv/
Allison L
5.0
10/30/2019
Crescent City Soul made our wedding reception incredibly fun and lively! We wanted everyone to be on the dance floor and it was packed from start to finish. They also did our second line parade! Multiple guests asked about our band after the wedding because they were so fun. Wendy was easy to work with and honored all of our requests for what we wanted and didn’t want. Any songs they couldn’t play were put on a playlist for the break. Recommend them 100%!!
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Hi Allison thanks for the review - it was such a fun night! hope you and Andrew are doing ...
well!
Kyle R
5.0
10/30/2019
Very talented and fun band. Our event was a huge success due in part to our hiring Crescent City Soul. Will definitely hire again for future events.
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Hi Kyle, we were happy to be a part of such a great cause! Thank you for taking the time t...
o give us a review!
Maile G
5.0
10/30/2019
Crescent City Soul was the perfect choice for our daughter’s wedding at Lakefront Airport. Everyone enjoyed the band and Wendy did a great job adjusting to the mood of the guests. I highly recommend them.
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Thank Maile, we were excited to be a part of Many and Drew's wedding! Im sorry we couldn't...
hang out after since we had to rush to the next wedding.
Drew N
5.0
10/30/2019
CCS played for our wedding, couldn’t be happier. Price was right, accommodated all of our needs with ease. Highly recommended.
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Thanks Drew! I never heard that version of Sweet Child before - thanks for introducing me ...
to it!
Jeff G
5.0
10/30/2019
Great, great band! Lifelong New Orleanian and know a lot of musicians; booked Crescent City Soul for our daughter’s wedding and could not have been more pleased. Wendy is a great singer and master of ceremonies for the event – keeps the crowd involved and on their feet, and has a fantastic group of musicians backing her. CCS helped to make it a wonderful event. Five stars, no reservations – highly recommended!!
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Jeff we were so happy to play for Mary and Drew's wedding! Thanks for having us and for th...
e great review!
Judson M
5.0
10/30/2019
For a New Orleans wedding, believe it or not, it is not about the food, it is about the band. Crescent City Soul delivered as promised and set the tone for the reception. Great music, great vocals, great vibe. CCS brought the energy to make the reception a resounding success. Thank you for what you do to make these special days even more memorable than they already are.
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Thanks Judson! The food is also an important thing, but as a Musician and New Orleanian, I...
couldn't agree more about the music being the key ingredient for a great party. Thanks for having us and for the review!
james C
5.0
10/30/2019
We used this incredible band for a corporate gig. They did an amazing job! Fabulous!
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Thanks James!
Heather M
5.0
10/30/2019
Best wedding band ever! Everyone loved them, they got the crowd involved and even got the bride on the microphone! Such a great party that will never be forgotten!
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Thanks Heather! We had a great time at your party - it was our first time at the Pharmacy ...
Museum. Hope you and Chris are well!
Alexandra S
5.0
10/27/2019
Amazing!! Crescent City Soul Band is a spectacular band that went out of their way to make our wedding perfect at the Windsor Court Hotel. Everyone at our wedding was dancing for hours and had a great time. The amount of band members that play together is fantastic for a wedding or any event.
This is from a real couple that had lots of fun at our NOLA wedding. We highly recommend Wendy and everyone at the Crescent City Soul Band for your wedding or next event!
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Thanks Alexandra! It was a beautiful night all around - please give our best to George!
Kelsey B
5.0
10/24/2019
If you want a band that will keep your guests on the dance floor the ENTIRE night, Crescent City Soul is your band! My husband and I were planning our wedding from a different state and put our parents in charge of finding the perfect band for our wedding. They went to see Crescent City Soul at Rock 'N Bowl and were sold! We really wanted a big band with the additional horns and Crescent City Soul Band was the perfect match. We trusted our parents opinion and booked Crescent City Soul without even listening to them in person! It was the BEST decision that we ever made! They kept the dance floor full the entire night and everyone loved them! We got married 5 months ago and we are still hearing from our guests about how great Crescent City Soul was! Wendy was a pleasure to work with and the band was amazing. You can't go wrong with this band for your wedding!
Vendor response 10/26/2019
Thanks for the wonderful review Kelsey! Hope you and Aaron are doing great!
Faune B
5.0
10/22/2019
Trust me, hiring Crescent City Soul will be the BEST decision you will make. If you want your wedding to be EPICALLY fun, and you want to ensure that your guest will NEVER leave the dance floor, and that you get 100% professionalism from day 1. Wendy is a dream to work with and the band is amazingly talented and they can and do all sing lead. EVERY SINGLE Person that went to our wedding was STILL talking about the band the next day! Do yourself a favor. Hire them. I guarantee you won’t regret it! Having them there gave our wedding that “something” that people are still talking about 6 months later.... and have raved is the most fun wedding they have ever been to!
Vendor response 10/26/2019
Hi Faune, thanks for taking time to write a great review! I really enjoyed getting to sing...
for you and Roberts ceremony too. Hope you guys are well!
Blaine M
5.0
10/21/2019
If you are in need of a GREAT band, book Crescent City Soul Band now! Our company hosted a corporate event in New Orleans for approx. 250 people and CCSB was just outstanding. They have exceptionally talented performers that kept our group on the dance floor from start to finish. Our event started with a Second Line parade from our hotel to our venue. Wendy did an amazing job of coordinating the musicians and ensuring that everyone was prompt and ready to go. Our clients were able to march down the middle of busy streets that were shut off by NOLA police with drinks in hand and dancing the entire way. Many of our clients commented that it was the best corporate event they have ever attended and most comments were directed towards the band. Wendy was fantastic to work with...she listened to our requests but also offered great suggestions. I hope I will have another chance to work with them again. You will not regret your decision if you choose CCSB.
Vendor response 10/22/2019
Thanks for the review Blaine, I am so happy to hear your guests had as much fun as we did!...
That 10 piece second line band was the most impressive we have ever done. We hope to work with you again too!
Barbara C
5.0
10/21/2019
Crescent City Soul Band was awesome to work with! From the time my son & future daughter in law heard them at a previous wedding.... Wendy made everything easy! They responded right away to questions by email & were courteous & professional! The band sounded awesome! They keep the wedding party dancing all night long! Highly recommend Cresent City Soul Band for your wedding or event!!
Vendor response 10/22/2019
Thanks Barabra, Andrew and Amanda's party was fantastic and we have the videos on our face...
book and instagram pages to prove it!
Rachel B
5.0
5/27/2019
Amazing! Wendy and the band are beyond talented and amazing to work with! During the planning phase she was responsive and so accommodating, and their performance was unbelievable!! This was a destination wedding for us. We continuously get compliments about the band, and that our wedding was the best they’ve ever been to. They were so much fun! Thank you Wendy! I’d suggest anyone having a NOLA wedding to book them now!
Vendor response 05/27/2019
Wow Thanks Rachel for the great review! I will always remember your wedding for seeing Dyl...
an dance in that Spiderman costume - he was so adorable. :) Thank you for having us be a part of your day!
Cy G
5.0
3/31/2019
It has been two weeks since my daughter's wedding reception at The Jaxson in New Orleans. People are still telling me how outstanding the band was. Wendy could not have been easier to work with. She also provided five members of her band to do the second line from the church to the reception venue. Guests were amazed that the group was already playing when they exited the church. Our guests and the entire bridal party had one heck of a great time. Crescent City Soul played music for all ages. They engaged with the guests and we could not be happier. I only wish I could give Wendy and Crescent City Soul 10 stars. If you have an event coming up and really want to have a great time with a fantastic band then, check out Crescent City Soul's website and contact Wendy. I am so happy that we selected them for my daughter's second line and wedding reception.
Vendor response 04/01/2019
Thanks so much Cy! It was SUCH a pleasure playing for your daughter's wedding - what a fun...
group of people! Thanks also for doing the video testimonial! We hope you are enjoying the bonus highlight video of the party that Tim Mcaskill made and I understand there is a longer one coming your way!