Keeping Your Guests on the Dance Floor
"Best of Weddings" - Long Island/TriState/all of USA
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Rudy Valme
OWNER/BANDLEADER
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Crossing Midnight Entertainment has the best wedding bands on Long Island, NY that performs for couples all over the country. This eclectic team of musicians and performers offers a wide variety of instruments and music genres to suit any nuptial theme. As a full-service company, they arrive at each event with various equipment to complete your atmosphere and vibe.
Owner Rudy has always loved to perform, and soon found his calling after working as a singer for his first wedding. He founded Crossing Midnight Entertainment as a way to bring loved ones together through the art of music. From saxophone solos, vocal trios and full bands, this team will work to give your reception an energetic, fun-filled experience that is unique to you. They happily perform at venues throughout Long Island and the Tri-state Area, and offer packages for destination weddings throughout the nation.
During your first consultation, the team will curate a service package that best suits your venue type, event size, and overall vision. They have an array of musicians skilled in various instruments, including steel drums, harps, cellos, and trumpets. In addition, you will have access to event lighting options, A/V services, and photo booths to complete your big day. From your rehearsal dinner to your final dance, Crossing Midnight Entertainment will go above and beyond to create a performance that you always wanted.
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Instruments
Bass
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Mandolin
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bollywood
Caribbean
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Latin
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
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- Rudy & GenesisOwnerRudy started singing, writing, producing & quickly realized that he loved to perform. He took a shot singing at weddings & became frequently requested at many events. He took that experience & started CME. He wanted to have a company that provided a high-end, professional service while still providing a fun, energetic, genuine & unique experience. Rudy is the owner of CME and Genesis is the Head of Event Specialists. Together they handle all bookings & customer relations. Their core values are to bring transparency, honesty & the best possible experience to every event CME is a part of.
- Rudy ValmeOwner/BandleaderRudy is the owner of CME and bandleader of our flagship band Crossing Midnight! Rudy has over 20 years of experience and loves to be involved in every aspect of the company, from meeting couples and clients, to being involved with the production and creative team, to, of course, performing.
- GenesisHead of Marketing & CommunicationsGenesis joined CME in 2017 and fell in love with the wedding and music industry ever since. Her diverse experience across different industries and roles makes her a great addition to our creative and client communication team.
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5.0
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Crossing Midnight Entertainment is highly acclaimed by reviewers for weddings, praised for their exceptional live music performances that keep guests on the dance floor all night. Customers appreciated the band's talent, energy, and ability to cater to their music preferences, with some calling it the best wedding band they've ever heard. The team, including Rudy and Genesis, is commended for their professionalism, responsiveness, and seamless coordination throughout the planning process, making it stress-free and enjoyable. Additionally, the band's inclusive packages and options like a photobooth received positive feedback, with guests still raving about their experience post-wedding.Review photos
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Michelle G
5.0
10/21/2024
We had Eclipse the hybrid DJ and live musicians for our wedding and it was the best decision ever! You got to have the fun nonstop music of a DJ rolling from one song into the next along with also having a live band to add some extra flare and fun! E was great and attentive. He made sure that we were happy with how the music was going or if we wanted any changes, but he was spot on with the music. He read the crowd and was able to play music that worked for everybody. He also played a lot of the requested songs we had sent in as well which was perfect. Everybody (including myself the bride) was on the dance floor all night! They were nonstop fun and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is not sure if they want a DJ or a band. The combination was perfect and everyone is still talking about the music from our wedding even 3 weeks later! Genesis was great and easy to work with as well to get us all set up. I hope we have another event in the future where we can either use them ourselves or be at an event where someone else uses them because you know it will be a good time!
Jess T
5.0
9/06/2024
TL;DR Book Crossing Midnight for your wedding!!!! They will make it the best part you ever had!!
Crossing Midnight was beyond incredible—truly electric—and you kept everyone on the dance floor from start to finish. The sets were insane, and they are all INCREDIBLY talented. Honestly they should all be famous. The feedback from our guests has been unbelievable—people are still raving that you’re the best wedding band they’ve ever heard, and we couldn’t agree more! In fact, one of my husband’s friends told him that he felt like he was at a concert, not a wedding. We can't stop talking about it.
On top of being amazing, they also made the whole process so incredibly easy and seamless for us. We didn't have to think or worry about a single thing when it came to the band. It was probably the easiest part of the entire wedding. Book this band and you won’t regret it!!
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Lindsay C
5.0
7/15/2024
Crossing Midnight was the first vendor we booked after setting our date. They played at my brothers wedding and we just HAD to have them back for ours! They are incredible! Not only is their music out of this world, Rudy was so helpful during the reception and always making sure we were OK and having fun. Rudy and Genesis were very responsive throughout the entire planning process. They reviewed every detail of the itinerary with us before the big day and made sure they knew exactly what we wanted and expected. They exceeded it all!! It felt like every guest at the party was on the dance floor all night long. Everyone is still talking about them. They were by far the best decision we made for our wedding day!
Carly E
5.0
5/28/2024
Crossing Midnight was amazing! We saw them at a friend's wedding and knew we had to book them for ours! Genesis was always available for questions at anytime. They personalize the music to what you like, which not many bands do. We got SO many compliments from guests at and after our wedding! They are based in Long Island but travelled to NJ! Cannot recommend enough!!
Danielle S
5.0
2/07/2024
My husband and I were on opposite sides of going with a band as he had never been to a wedding before with a band. From our first meeting with Genesis and Rudy we knew that they would be amazing to work with and they truly truly were. They constantly checked in on us throughout the two year planning process and listened to our wishes for timeline and music preferences. As the day came this band was so so so beyond talented. We had a pianist and strings during cocktail hour and then a 10 piece band for the reception. So many people came up to me the night of the wedding saying how great they are and I am still getting compliments on how great this band is! Our goal was a a packed dance floor the entire night and they delivered 10x over! Everyone needs to hire them ASAP!
Allison M
5.0
1/21/2024
Crossing Midnight is another preferred vendor of Soundview. My husband absolutely insisted on having live music so he hunted down all the bands we were going to consider. We loved all of the instruments that Crossing Midnight can provide, so we had a 7-piece band with a male and female vocalist, a saxophone, guitar, keyboard, bassist, and drummer. They came to our house to have a meeting about the schedule of the night, which was very nice of them! Every single one of my guests were raving about this band during and after the wedding. The guests actually demanded an encore at the end of the night and the band obliged! Our guests were on the dance floor the entire night and they were just incredible. They performed all of our songs live, besides a traditional Greek dance, and they even learned multiple songs that we specifically requested! If you’re looking for a band that can actually read the room and get your guests on the dance floor, look no further. I am the first wedding of my side of the family, so the bar is set impossibly high for whoever is next.
They also provided a violin duet for ceremony music, and a pianist for cocktail hour. We wanted a very specific video game song played during the first kiss, and they learned that music for us too!
We also had a photobooth and photobooth attendant with them! They had so many fun props and signs. I really liked how instead of printing out the photostrips, you can send the photos directly to your phone! Definitely get the photobooth, it was so fun to see my parents and their friends take silly pictures together.
Grace B
5.0
1/18/2024
The highlight of our night, Crossing Midnight was hands down our favorite vendor to work with. I can't say enough good things about Rudy and Genesis. I had to recover for days after my wedding because I couldn't stop dancing... what a FABULOUS band!!!
Krista Z
5.0
12/29/2023
My husband and I are SO glad we chose Crossing Midnight Entertainment for our wedding band, lighting and photo booth! The whole process was amazing from booking until after the big day! Emma was so sweet and responsive with any questions, and they reached out to just check in throughout the months leading up to the big day!! Rudy was so kind and charismatic throughout as well! And that doesn’t even touch on how incredible their performance was!!! Crossing midnight made our party non-stop, our dance floor was PACKED, and guests could not stop raving out how amazing our band was! The performers are all incredible! They are so talented at what they do, they knew how to read the room and match the vibes, while still taking our requests into consideration!! It was an absolute pleasure working with CME and made the planning process as stress-free as possible. Cannot recommend enough!!!
Jennifer R
5.0
12/24/2023
We selected CME based on their reviews, a few YouTube videos, and the warmth and positivity from Rudy and Genesis. Well - They. Were. Incredible. From start to finish, the team was supportive, responsive, and professional. Oh - and did I mention that they are incredible performers? The energy they brought to the entire event was amazing. The dance floor was packed all night, and our guests have been raving to us about the band for weeks. (Including some music teacher friends who are tough critics!)
Obviously your entertainment is one of the most important elements of your wedding, and you want to make sure you’re making the right choice. Follow them on Instagram, watch their YouTube videos, and read these reviews from their scores of more than satisfied brides and grooms. They’re an incredible group, both musically and professionally, and you won’t be disappointed. Every star I can possibly award.
Thomas S
5.0
11/23/2023
Crossing Midnight was everything we imagined! The band was spectacular and people are still telling us how amazing it was to have live music at the wedding. Rudy and Genesis were so easy to work with throughout the whole process and when it was time for them to perform they really knocked it out of the park. There is no doubt in my mind that we made the right choice with choosing Crossing Midnight to perform at our wedding.
Madison P
5.0
11/08/2023
My husband heard CME at a wedding almost a decade ago and said they were the best wedding band ever. They are still blowing people away with their performances every weekend. Since hiring them, I kept tabs on their instagram and they’re always posting their live performances. It built up a lot of confidence and trust in them over the months leading up to our wedding. Genesis was super communicative throughout the whole process. I believe they have options and add-ons to fit anyone’s needs/budget. We took advantage of their attended photo booth option and it was a great addition. I had all the photos from the booth within the week! All I can say is they are an extremely talented group of people!! They know any song you could expect to have performed at a wedding and you have the option for 2 songs they’ll learn with at least 1 month’s notice for your special day. They supported us for plugged in songs that we wanted specifically for our ceremony and first dances. I cannot stress enough that they are able to do whatever you need them to do within reason.
Danielle A
5.0
8/16/2023
Crossing Midnight is absolutely the best! Hire them ASAP!!
When my now husband and I got engaged, we knew immediately we would be hiring Crossing Midnight! After my sister-in law used them for her wedding it was an easy decision!
Rudy, Genesis, and the whole crossing midnight team are incredible! They are professional, quick to respond, and extremely talented!
We are still getting calls and texts about how they were the best wedding band people have ever seen! The music choices were spot on! they got the crowd up on their feet and made our vision come to life! Rudy kept the night flowing and made it stress free for us!
We love crossing midnight and hope we have an excuse to use them again soon!!
Giovanna S
5.0
3/02/2023
If you are looking to have the best band who will keep your guests dancing all night long then Crossing Midnight is your band! The energy and musicianship is unmatched and you will feel like you are at a live concert. I’m not exaggerating when I say we booked our wedding around their availability. Their talent and professionalism made them a pleasure to work with and I can’t wait to see them perform again! Rudy and Genesis are incredible and they will help make your wedding a day to remember!
Kaitlyn B
5.0
2/24/2023
Crossing Midnight Entertainment was absolutely incredible from the planning stage, to the day of our wedding, and into the end of the night! Everyone was absolutely wowed by Sunrise band. You can tell they have a blast with performing and really bring the positive, fun energy. We had a packed dance floor and our guests had a blast! Some are even in their own bands and were so impressed by Sunrise's range and how amazing they sing and perform. It's almost a month later and guests are still telling us how much fun they had at our wedding and how amazing our band was! Book them :-)
Laura B
5.0
2/01/2023
I am not even sure where to begin. Genesis, Rudy, and the entire Crossing Midnight team were beyond a pleasure to work with. From first meeting I knew I absolutely had to have them at my wedding (we actually booked them first before even booking a venue!!!). They were professional, kind, and responsive throughout my 18 month engagement. They checked in frequently and offered to help in any way they can. Leading up to the wedding my grandfather passed away suddenly and in 8 days they learned how to play my grandparents wedding song which absolutely took my moms breath away. This is who they are, they are thoughtful people who truly want to make your day special. On top of all that, they were the absolute hit of the party. Having a New Years Eve wedding I knew I needed a band with high energy and they exceeded every expectation. This is 100% who you should be booking for your wedding. Run don't walk!!!!
Rachel A
5.0
12/03/2022
Crossing Midnight exceeded our expectations! While looking for a band we wanted a band that would have our guests on the dance floor the whole night. Throughout the whole planning process (a little over 2 years) Genesis and Rudy were there to make sure everything was going smoothly and constantly made sure we did not need anything. Due to the pandemic, we were only able to hear the band through promo videos and social media. CROSSING MIDNIGHT IS THE BAND YOU WANT AT YOUR WEDDING! Our guests are still raving about how awesome the band was the whole night. We cannot thank Rudy enough for making our day so special! Rudy and Genesis were extremely professional throughout the entire process.
Amanda T
5.0
11/14/2022
If you were on the fence about booking Crossing Midnight, take this as a sign, and book them NOW!! We were blown away with Rudy & Genesis’ professionalism, thoroughness and how helpful they were during the planning process. The band itself? The absolute BEST in the business. We were getting comments from our guests all night how amazing they were, and even a week later are still raving. They captured our taste in music perfectly and kept the dance floor packed all night. Their musicians go across the dance floor and around the room to make sure everyone is not only dancing but having the time of their LIFE!!! I cannot recommend them enough!!!
niki c
5.0
10/15/2022
BY FAR the best vendor choice of our entire wedding. It was really hard for us to choose a band because we really wanted to see them live but all the reviews on here absolutely persuaded us and were so happy we went with them. Rudy and Genesis are both so helpful, kind and answer any questions you have. Before your wedding or event they will go over your song choices and give you valuable advice that were glad we got from them. Every person came up to us at our wedding asking the name of the band, where we found them and how much fun they were having. Stop what youre doing and book them now! They will make your wedding so memorable...and on top of it, Rudy will calm your nerves through anything during the actual day. Which is amazing!
Danielle D
5.0
10/13/2022
Do you want a private concert for your wedding? Look no further than crossing midnight entertainment!!!! Rudy and his fellow band members are truly so talented. They were able to provide a wide range of live music and our guests absolutely loved it!
Mariella B
5.0
10/05/2022
The band honestly MADE our wedding, and it was an absolute blast because of them. We had a 9-piece band and 2 musicians for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Rudy (MC) and Genesis
(coordinator/manager) are the kindest, sweetest people and worked with us to customize our timeline and song choices with a questionnaire and Zoom meeting prior to the wedding. Genesis checked in every month and answered any questions we had. One of our priorities and centerpieces to the day was to have great music and have our guests dancing the whole
night and CME absolutely killed it. Our guests were SO impressed with the band, and so many of our guests kept telling us that this was the best band they’ve ever heard. Everyone loved their range of music, and the dance floor was packed all night! They catered to our every need and even honored some unconvential requests we had on the wedding day. In the end, CME delivered and they were such a pleasure to work with every step of the way. My husband and I HIGHLY recommend CME!
Evelyn F
5.0
9/16/2022
We found crossing midnight in a slightly unconventional way (we previewed a strangers’s wedding contract at another venue). I looked up their band Crossing Midnight because I didn’t know where to start looking for the most important wedding vendor. We are so happy we found crossing midnight. We got Eclipse which was DJ + 5 piece band (we added an electric violin so we had 6 piece). Eclipse was the absolute best decision for us. The benefit of the DJ was that we were able to choose songs that bands can’t sing (think: alesso, avicii, etc.) and having the 6-piece band really just enhanced the night. Our dance floor was filled the whole night and our guests said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. I know that was because of Crossing Midnight. YOU WONT REGRET HIRING THEM!! Our reception + after party was 6 hours and our guests did not stop dancing !!
Also, must mention that Rudy and Genesis were SO helpful and communicative. We were texting with them for months prior to the wedding and you can really sense that they are a team and they love weddings.
Priscilla C
5.0
8/30/2022
Rudy and Genesis we’re a pleasure to work with! Knowledgeable and personable- they make you feel like your working with an old friend! Now let’s talk about the band/music- the band is PHENOMENAL!!!!!! - engaging and fun throughout the night! They are able to preform a large variety of music genres which is impressive. To this day, everyone still compliments me about the band! It’s one of the best decisions you can make! Book NOW!!
Andrea T
5.0
8/23/2022
If you are planning any event you need to have crossing midnight! Hands down the best band!Genesis and Rudy are absolutely wonderful to work with. Not only are they super accommodating and easy to communicate with, they are both so sweet and really make sure the bride and groom are as happy as can be on their wedding day. Less than a half hour into the wedding and we already had guests coming up to us telling us how amazing this band is! We heard “best wedding band” from so many people throughout the night and weeks after. Thank you Genesis, Rudy, and Crossing Midnight for making our wedding night absolutely incredible.
Kristyn O
5.0
7/13/2022
Genesis and Rudy were amazing to work with!! We got married 4/30/2022 and everyone still raves about our band. Rudy and Genesis make sure to meet with you to understand the types of music you enjoy and go through a whole plan for the day of the wedding. They played all of our requests, even my parents’ wedding song from 30+ years ago that they learned just for the wedding. I can’t say enough good things about all of the musicians and so glad we booked with them on our special day!
Rebecca B
5.0
7/08/2022
Crossing Midnight is simply the best wedding band, period. They accommodated learning our wedding song and absolutely killed it. They worked with us on our entrance, and really adjusted the music to fit the crowd perfectly. They are nothing short of consummate professionals and SO incredibly talented. Highly recommend hiring this band for your wedding, they will NOT disappoint!!!
Vendor response 07/08/2022
Thank you so much Rebecca, we were honored to be a part of your wedding!! Thank you for ma...
king musical memories with us! 🎶
Lyndsay I
5.0
7/07/2022
Crossing Midnight truly helped make our wedding unforgettable! After seeing them at two family weddings it was a no brainer to hire them. Rudy and Genesis are the best in the business - not only were they incredibly responsive and made any planning needs super easy, they are also such kind hearted people who will work along side you to make sure your celebration is everything you envisioned. Crossing Midnight also offers a variety of options - no matter your music interests / entertainment needs they can help you find the right fit. We are still hearing from guests about how great this band was. We hope we get to cross paths with this group again at some future family parties!
Matthew K
5.0
6/09/2022
CME made our wedding amazing in every way and we could not be happier with having them perform at our wedding! If we could give them more than 5 stars we would! Throughout the entire process of our wedding planning, Rudy and Genesis went above and beyond to answer any questions that we had and made us feel comfortable with the way everything would work. All of our guests keep telling us that the band was the best band they had ever heard. At the end of the night, the crowd was chanting for one more song because everyone loved them. We would absolutely recommend CME for any event! We didn’t want the night to end and they made our wedding complete!!
Jacquelyn K
5.0
6/08/2022
Where do I begin? If I could give Crossing Midnight a 10, it wouldn’t even be what they truly deserve. From the very beginning Rudy and Genesis were AMAZING. We knew as soon as we met them via Zoom, we were in good hands. Even though we couldn’t see them live in person because of COVID, CME was the first vendor we booked. I spent almost a year “stalking” them on Instagram with their live stories from different events. Genesis was so friendly and never made me feel like I was being too much (even though we had three different conversations going -Instagram, e-mail and text). The customer service was great but let’s talk about the band. One word. EPIC. My guests are still talking about how it was “the best band they have ever heard”. CME seriously made the wedding. They are incredibly talented and so versatile! They even learned a few songs for us including a song in another language. Everyone from my 92 year old grandma to my 16 year old cousins were dancing all night long. I wish I can go back to my wedding day and be a guest so I can relive CME again. To be honest, I’m a little sad that after a year and a half of planning and talking with them it’s over - but I’m just going to think about the next event where we can hire them.
Vendor response 06/09/2022
Jackie, it was such a pleasure to work with you and Brian. Thank you for making musical me...
mories with us. You don’t have to wait to hire us for your next event, keep in touch!!
-Genesis & Rudy
Emily W
5.0
5/29/2022
Just, WOW. Crossing Midnight is incredible. We had a 9 piece band for our wedding and they blew us and all our guests away. We knew from the start that we wanted a band over a DJ. We saw great reviews about Crossing Midnight in terms of quality and affordability. Although we weren’t able to see them perform live before booking due to COVID, we were able to watch some videos online that made it clear that they were incredibly talented. We met with the Head of Events, Genesis, and the lead singer for the Crossing Midnight Band, Rudy, via FaceTime to inquire about our wedding day. They were both so lovely to speak with and were so helpful in answering all of our questions. They were also very accommodating to our budget and helped us find the best fit for what we were looking for. We were even able to book a photo booth through them, which helped us check another item off of our list. They were also nice enough to meet with us at our venue to make sure they understood the layout and electrical requirements, which we really appreciated since our venue was a little unconventional (Barn at Old Bethpage). Genesis reached out periodically after we signed our contract to check-in and also to provide us with a questionnaire that would help them prepare for our big day. The questionnaire (which we went over with Rudy at our final meeting) allowed us to make specific song selections and recommendations on what we’d like to hear. On the day of the wedding, the band arrived early to make sure they had enough time to set up and were able to accommodate an outdoor ceremony/cocktail hour and an indoor reception. For the ceremony, we had 2 musicians and a singer that we added just a month prior (which they were able to accommodate for a good price no problem). They set the mood so perfectly and Rudy’s singing was beautiful. We were so excited to have them play a jazz set for cocktail hour, as going to jazz shows in one of our favorite things to do together. And the reception .. we were BLOWN AWAY. They sounded unbelievable and brought such a fun energy to the party. The singers and musicians were super interactive, jumping into the crowd to perform, and it felt like you were at a concert. We had guests coming up to us left and right to compliment their performance. We even had some friends get their information that night to hopefully book them for their wedding! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Crossing Midnight and highly recommend them!!
Lauren K
5.0
5/19/2022
They are the best! Rudy & Genesis were so professional, fun, and kind; and the band was super-talented. They kept the party going and every guest there had nothing but excellent things to say about them!! Some even tried to book them for a party!
Jessica C
5.0
5/16/2022
Where to even begin?! Crossing Midnight Entertainment was HANDS DOWN the best part of our wedding! Their sound is unmatched. They played ever single request like they were the original artists. We had a special request for The Rolling Stones for my father and they absolutely SMASHED every single song. To be able to go from the Rolling Stones to Fall Out Boy to hip hop and edm is a skill I don't think any other band possesses. My husband and I booked Crossing Midnight originally as a best of both worlds package 10 piece band with DJ for the reception plus an afterparty DJ back in 2018 pre pandemic for what should have been a March 2020 wedding. We don't live in the area and booked them based on recommendations and online videos. We were the first weekend of cancellations in NY and Crossing Midnight was with us every step of the way. They worked with us to reschedule our big day 3 different times. The whole team is comprised of the best professionals in the business. By the time we hit 2022 we were ready for an epic party and they certainly delivered. If you're still looking for entertainment stop looking and book with Crossing Midnight NOW! It will be the best decision you make for your wedding/ event.
Amanda L
5.0
4/16/2022
There are not enough words to use to thank Rudy, Genesis and the entire Crossing Midnight team for all that they did not only during our wedding but for all the days leading up to it! We were a couple who had to reschedule our wedding multiple times and CME was not only accommodating, they were sympathetic, compassionate and treated us like friends. We were overwhelmed by their numerous, texts, emails and cards that they sent to us throughout. To say that we appreciate them for all that they have done is an understatement.
Now fast forward to the wedding, we could not wait for us and our guests to see them so what they do best. To our surprise, we were absolutely blown away. They largely surpassed our hopes and expectations! Not only are our guests still taking about the band and DJ E, but I kept telling my husband all night how much I am going to miss working with CME once this night is over. CME is not only the best at what they do, but they are truly amazing people in every way possible!
Meggan K
5.0
2/21/2022
When we started Wedding planning, we both knew we wanted a band since live music means so much to the both of us. Once we heard Crossing Midnight Entertainment at a friend’s Wedding, our decision couldn’t have been easier. The band sounded amazing, high energy, sharp look, incredible sound, vocals and musicianship. Little did we know, that was only the beginning of just how amazing Crossing Midnight Entertainment really is. We originally set a Wedding date in 2020 which was pushed to 2021 due to the pandemic. It was pushed again to 2022 for the same reason. Throughout the postponements, Crossing Midnight was there for us every time, sending texts, emails, and cards, checking in and letting us know that they were always there. The genuine support and caring has been evident and present since the very beginning. We could not express how much this meant during an extremely emotional time. It was exactly what we needed. When our Wedding day was finally approaching, we were hit with a major snowstorm in which the venue recommended we once again postpone to the following day. We had hours to figure what to do and to see if our vendors were available. We called Crossing Midnight to explain the situation and seeing as there were multiple people in their band with one day’s notice, we understood if it wouldn’t be possible to have some or even all of the band there the next day at our rescheduled Wedding. A half hour later, Crossing Midnight called back saying their entire band moved their schedule around and they all would be there for the last minute time and day change. We couldn’t believe it. We were jumping out of our chairs with excitement over the news! When it came time for the actual wedding, Crossing Midnight blew everyone away with their performances. The guitarist at our cocktail hour was beautiful and filled the rooms with wonderful sound and music. When it came time for the reception, the whole band was incredible with sound, vocals, energy and musicianship that are truly unmatched. Our guests were dancing the whole night. The dance floor was packed throughout the event. This was a Sunday afternoon Wedding that felt like a Saturday night. Their repertoire of music is widespread and vast! They preform multiple genres of music incredibly well, there is no song they can’t perform. We cannot count the amount of guests who told us how amazing the band was, and are still telling us daily!! They truly were/are/and continue to be incredible. From both a professional and personal standpoint, there is no one like Crossing Midnight Entertainment. Rudy and Genesis were there for us from start to finish and we cannot express how grateful we are for their support through our difficult decisions and how amazing they were in giving us the best Wedding day we could have possibly ever imagined! Thank you times one million to these wonderfully talented musicians, and truly genuine, kind hearted, wonderful human beings!! We are forever grateful.
Claire L
5.0
2/14/2022
Crossing Midnight might have been the best wedding decision we made! We literally only have good things to say about them...their talent, their energy, their kindness -- all unmatched. It felt like being at a concert all night long; our guests raved about them the entire time as well. Videos really don't do them justice -- they completely exceeded all of our expectations in the best way! Besides just being such amazing musicians and singers, they also were just great people in general and were fantastic to work with throughout the whole process. I don't have any improvements to make whatsoever. We're still on a high from them! Getting a band over a DJ is a big expense difference, but we were so so happy we splurged for a band; it was completely & utterly worth it. Crossing Midnight was just the best!
Vendor response 02/14/2022
Thank you so much for your words! We had so much fun playing for you and your guests, than...
k you for making musical memories with us!
-Genesis & Rudy
Michelle S
5.0
12/22/2021
If there were 10, 15, 20 stars, Crossing Midnight would get them all!! There are not enough amazing things to say about the CME team. Genesis and Rudy are absolute Godsends!! They were with me every single step of the way, answering my 50 million annoying phone calls and text messages. Every single person at my wedding raved about how incredible the music was!! Rudy and his team had everyone up dancing all night. If there is one thing you absolutely need for your wedding it is Crossing Midnight Entertainment!! <3 :)
Isaac A
5.0
12/19/2021
The whole team at crossing midnight entertainment were amazing! They communicated with us frequently before our wedding and were really easy to work with. They had a wide range of songs and were able to accommodate every request (including the Horah). Most importantly, the band was extremely talented and all of our guests were dancing the entire night!
we highly recommend crossing midnight entertainment as a wedding band
Alexa S
5.0
11/23/2021
I’m not sure where to even start...Crossing Midnight made my wedding night all that it was. I first saw them perform at my best friend's wedding. I turned to my then boyfriend and said if we ever get married we need to hire them! They kept the dance floor full and partying the entire night and as a person who loves to dance, that is exactly what I was looking for. Fast forward a few years and we are now engaged, in the beginning of our wedding planning process and the very first vendor we booked was Crossing Midnight. I knew our wedding wouldn’t be complete without them even though we were getting married out of state.
Through the planning process they were great and helped us iron out all our kinks. They are based in NY and traveled to RI before the wedding to do a venue walkthrough to be extra prepared, come on- what other vendors would drive 4 hours one-way to do that. Two weeks before our wedding we met in person and had an in depth meeting. We went over song choices, timelines and any other loose ends that needed to be tied up. We left feeling so excited for our big day. We knew they would handle everything and we did not need to worry. They even said they would set up and handle the zoom call for all of our out of the country guests.
The day of the wedding, they were as perfect as I knew they would be. We had a pianist for our ceremony and a guitarist for the cocktail hour. Both were a lovely addition for the moment. At the party, they sang in English, sang in Spanish, and kept everyone dancing until the party was over. No one left the dance floor all night, even though the wedding was during a heatwave and the venue didn’t have AC. The singers and musicians even came onto the dance floor to make the experience all the better! At our pre-wedding meeting they said they can’t compete with two things- an open bar and sunset pictures. Well, they didn’t compete because it was no competition. People didn’t notice the sunset and people only begrudgingly left the dance floor to get drinks. Oh another highlight, they learned an arabic song for our traditional dance in a few weeks time, I promise no other band can do that. Countless people came up to me during our wedding- friends, family and other vendors- telling me they have never experienced a band as good as them, they were in awe. My husband and I keep saying we can’t wait to throw another big party to hire them again. No matter how much I write, this review will never do them the justice they deserve.
THANK YOU Crossing Midnight. You gave JP and I the best night of our lives. I can’t wait to cross paths again.
Vendor response 12/02/2021
Alexa,
Thank you for your sweet, sweet review!! We had so much fun playing for you, your...
family & friends and we were so touched by you and JP’s love story. Thank you for making musical memories with us!!
Genesis & Rudy
Eric M
5.0
11/13/2021
Rudy and the rest of the Crossing Midnight band did an awesome job! Our guests were dancing for the entire reception and raved about how good the music was. We gave Rudy a list of song requests a month before the wedding, and they were able to work in almost all of those songs throughout the night! The string trio did a great job as well with the ceremony music.
Rudy and Genesis were extremely responsive and helpful throughout the process. They answered our questions in a timely manner and were very accommodating with last minute changes.
Crossing Midnight is not your ordinary wedding band and you could tell that they love what they do. I would definitely recommend Crossing Midnight to anyone looking for a superb band!
Emma G
5.0
10/31/2021
CME brought the HOUSE down at our wedding! The dance floor was packed for even the shortest dance set. They excelled at reading the room and playing exactly what everyone wanted to dance to. The whole room was jumping and singing in song by the end of the night. Rudy, Genesis and the whole team went above and beyond to make sure that ur day was as stress free and fun as possible. We didn’t get to see them before hiring them given everything with COVID, but I assure you we didn’t have to—i feel confident they are proficient at every style that a couple needs and can please any crowd. I really can’t recommend them highly enough—the engaged guests at our wedding were asking for their card so that they could hire them too.
Go for the full 10 piece band—you won’t regret it.
Amanda L
5.0
10/22/2021
YOU HAVE TO HIRE THIS BAND! Our wedding reception was at The Harbor Club at Prime on 9/26/21 and we must give the biggest thank you to our wedding band! Hiring the Crossing Midnight Band was the best decision we made for our wedding! We had the 9 piece band and open air photo booth. We knew we wanted live music but didn’t want to go with one of those organizations that manage a bunch of different bands – we wanted to meet and get to know the band themselves. That’s what brought us to CME! Rudy & Genesis were phenomenal to work with and made us feel like welcome right away! We found them from reading reviews online and watching their incredible videos on Instagram. Rudy and Genesis kept in touch with us throughout the process via e-mails and texts which made us so comfortable since we never got a chance to meet in person due to COVID. Not only did they totally rock our wedding, they provided helpful suggestions and made our whole reception. They crushed our first dance ‘Fly me to the Moon’ and did a lovely rendition of my in-law’s wedding song ‘Sweet Love’ – it was such a cool rendition of a cheesy song from the 80s, it made me love it all over again! When we asked if there was a way we could better include my Uncle who is deaf and some of our guests who are also deaf or hard of hearing, they suggested a lyric video for a song that is special to us. My Uncle and I have always had a special bond over Italian food, WCW wrestling ( #rowdyroddypiper for life ) and 90s grunge music, especially #Nirvana (obviously). Genesis of captured this special moment with my Uncle RL rocking out to ‘Smells Life Teen Spirit’ like we used to at my grandmother’s house with our pillow guitars haha.
Our guests are still raving about them and telling us how they were really PART of the whole wedding. Several people have already asked for their contact info from us – that’s how good they are! They completely blew us away. Book them, it was the best decision that we made! Thank you so much, we are forever grateful! 🤟🏽 Love, Amanda & Michael
Vendor response 10/23/2021
It was so special to be a part of your wedding and make these musical memories with you an...
d your guests but specially be able to make that moment happen for you and your uncle. Thank you for choosing us! 💙
Cara S
5.0
10/11/2021
We went to see a couple of bands play live before making our decision. From day one CME stood out amongst the rest. Genesis (the manager) & Rudy (lead singer) came to meet with us at our house. They even played a request song when we came to see them play. After booking them (1.5 yrs prior to the wedding), Genesis kept in touch and periodically reached out to see how we were doing. If I ever reached out to them, they responded right away. We got the 10 piece band for our wedding and they were AMAZINGGGGG. Everyone still keeps reaching out to us to tell us how great they were. They really set the tone of our wedding :) I would recommend them to everyone! They did an awesome job and I’m sure my review doesn’t even do them justice. You definitely won’t be disappointed if you choose them!
Julie S
5.0
9/23/2021
Sunrise absolutely made our wedding day and they brought the party! We booked Sunrise during Covid, and after seeing just a few Instagram stories and YouTube videos, we knew that Malika's amazing voice would be perfect for our wedding. From the moment we started speaking with Genesis and Rudy, we knew we'd not only found a talented band but an incredible group to work with. We held our ceremony on a public beach in Fire Island, which presented an interesting audio challenge for Rudy. He approached it with excitement and grace, testing and securing a wireless sound system that transported easily by boat to the island and allowed all of our guests to clearly hear the entire ceremony despite the sound of crashing waves and other people. The cocktail hour music was a perfect backdrop to a stunning sunset and once Sunrise started playing, everyone hit the dance floor and basically never left. Multiple people told us that they had to change their clothes mid-reception because they danced so much and we're still getting compliments on how great the band was.
We can't recommend Sunrise and Crossing Midnight Entertainment enough - they were personable, thorough, and so quick to respond. Genesis and Rudy were so easy to work with and so accommodating to our unique ceremony and reception venues - they even came out to Fire Island for a walkthrough simply so that they could get to know the place well enough to make our day perfect. Malika and Sunrise played their hearts out and it totally captivated and excited our guests - they are the perfect wedding band!
Vendor response 09/23/2021
We loved creating musical memories with you! Thank you for choosing us for your special da...
y. 💙
Joey S
5.0
7/23/2021
We got married on July 21, 2021. CME is absolutely amazing. The whole experience was seamless. Rudy is a great at what he does. He made sure everything ran smoothly. From the beginning Rudy and Genesis were so easy to work with. They answered all of our questions. Our guests could not say enough about the music the day of our wedding. Our day would not have nearly been as special and successful were it not for Rudy and the band. They are extremely talented. If you are looking for a wonderful experience, CME is way to go!
Vendor response 07/24/2021
Thank you so much for your words! We had a great time!
-Genesis & Rudy
Cheryl D
5.0
7/19/2021
Crossing Midnight was an absolute pleasure to work with. They kept in touch with the bride & groom throughout the pandemic through changing wedding dates and was always a source of comfort. The music on their wedding day was outstanding and was a major part in making their wedding day as magical as it was. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 07/19/2021
Thank you so much for your review Cheryl! It was pleasure to work with you and your family...
.
Thank you for choosing us!
-Genesis & Rudy
Corey D
5.0
7/14/2021
Our band was incredible at what they do. They got everyone on the dance floor the whole night! They also stayed in touched for 2 years with emails and phone calls just asking how we were doing and do we need anything. Would definitely recommend!!!!
Vendor response 07/14/2021
Thank you Corey! We enjoyed making musical memories with you, your family & guests.
We w...
ish you & Emily the best always!!!
-Genesis & Rudy
Jessica C
5.0
7/14/2021
They made my wedding perfect. All of my guests raved about them !! They literally said my wedding gave them the same feeling as a concert. Rudy also was mindful of the vibes we wanted, and made sure to also keep guests from bombarding us! He’s a great bouncer also
They even learned hip hop songs we specifically requested and ended the night with a DMX tribute. Literally amazing. I would get married again just to have them (to the same man, of course!)
Lindsay L
5.0
7/13/2021
I don’t even know where to begin! CME was the absolute best decision we made for our wedding!! We found them just from reading reviews like this online. We booked the “best of both worlds” after a zoom call with them in the height of Covid. We instantly connected with Rudy and Genesis and knew that they would make sure all of our guests (and us) were dancing the entire night. Throughout the next year and a half they always kept in touch with us. They sent us holiday cards, emails, texts, you name it they were there and checking in, which really went a long way planning a wedding during Covid. We felt like family way before the wedding. Rudy and Genesis even (voluntarily) came to our venue in Shelter Island for a walkthrough with us two months before the wedding! We needed sound and lighting and they wanted to make sure everything was absolutely perfect for us. About a week before our wedding we had our final zoom call with them to go over everything and Rudy offered some of the best advice, such as, schedule a time the morning of to call each other and hear each others voices. Rudy also told us he would make sure we ate dinner. Right as our caterer was starting to get ready for dinner, Rudy grabbed us and acted like it was really important (it was!), pointed to our table and our dinner was at our sweetheart table for us! He’s really the best! Our guests ravedddd about them and everyone keeps telling us how it was the best wedding ever! My husband and I had the absolute best time dancing and signing with them! We were even rocking out to Nirvana in the end! CME will play and learn anything. They are amazingly talented and not only sing, but perform! They completely blew us away. You have to book them right away for your wedding. Trust us, it’ll be the best decision you make!!! Thank you again CME :) - the Ciserano’s
Vendor response 07/13/2021
Lindsay, thank you for this sweet review!! You, Mike and your guests were amazing and we h...
ad the best time! Thank you for making musical memories with us!
-Rudy and Genesis
Brian M
5.0
6/22/2021
They were absolutely amazing. My wife and I are so happy we chose them to be our wedding band. They were perfect the entire night, and knew so many songs we liked. Can’t say enough good things!
Vendor response 06/22/2021
Thank you for choosing our band Sunrise. We were happy to create musical memories with you...
on your special day!
-Genesis
Jennifer A
5.0
5/29/2021
Hire them immediately! We are so glad we chose this band for our wedding reception. We initially contacted them because they were a preferred vendor at our venue, The Swan Club. Through the entire planning process Rudy and Genesis were incredibly helpful, flexible, friendly, fun, and easy to work with. They are great people! We also really liked that they frequently share live video clips on their social media account from previous performances. Many other bands that we looked into only had professionally edited videos available to view... which was suspicious. Crossing Midnight was consistently amazing in all of their live unedited videos. We met in person before our reception to go over our music selections, and we ended up having an impromptu basketball game at their office! Can't say that I know any other couple who played basketball with their band prior to the reception! We really felt that Rudy and Genesis went above and beyond to make sure that everything was exactly the way we wanted it for the reception. They learned and performed a specific clip of The Mighty Ducks theme song, which we requested to walk in to. They even listened to the best man's speech and added a surprise song based on what he had mentioned about my husband! So many of our guests were raving about the quality of the music, and the artists' ability to perform such a wide range of musical genres. A lot of people eagerly requested to get the band's card. Two other family members are most likely getting engaged before the end of 2021 so I am hoping that we can see Crossing Midnight at another family party soon! We absolutely loved them.
Vendor response 05/29/2021
Wow thank you SO much for your words! We are so happy you found us and that we were able t...
o play for you on your special day. Loved our impromptu basketball game, you two are great!!
Would love to play for you family and friends again! 💙
Genesis & Rudy
Danielle M
5.0
5/27/2021
Crossing Midnight is the BEST band in the business!!!! They completely blew us away at our wedding. ALL of our guests have been telling us non-stop how amazing they were since the night of the wedding! From our first inquiry until the night of our wedding, they have been incredible to work with. Genesis responds instantly to all questions and is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is incredible!! Rudy and the band played all of our favorite songs and kept all of our guests dancing the night away at our wedding! Everyone wanted the party to keep going because they had so much fun dancing with CME. We HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for an AMAZING band at their wedding!!!! We love CME and so did all our guests!
Vendor response 05/27/2021
Thank you SO much for your review!! We all had a BLAST playing for you and your guests! Th...
ank you for choosing us and trusting us on your special day!
-Rudy & Genesis
Jimmy C
5.0
4/26/2021
Crossing Midnight was the absolute highlight of our wedding!! To say that they were incredible feels like an understatement. Rudy somehow found the time to check in on us at our table several times while playing 7 hours of music. The song choices, the energy, the musical talent... I truly can’t say enough about them, or recommend them enough. Our guests are STILL raving about them to us today! I must have explained who they are and how we found them 100 times. Do yourself a favor and book these guys- you will not regret It!!
Vendor response 04/26/2021
Jimmy,
Thank you so much for your review! We had an amazing night with you and your guest...
s. It was a great start to your happily ever after! 🤩
-Genesis & Rudy
Lisa B
5.0
1/17/2021
Crossing Midnight was AWESOME! We are so beyond glad they were a part of our wedding. We booked them right before covid hit and throughout the whole process Genesis and Rudy were so amazing to deal with. They checked in with us and were always helpful in answering our questions. Planning a covid wedding was not always a breeze and working with them really helped put our minds at ease that our wedding could and would still be as close to what we initially envisioned as possible. Crossing Midnight exceeded our expectations in every way and our party was AWESOME! For a very small, and safe wedding, it was incredibly fun and we were dancing all night. All of our guests told us how Awesome the band was as well. ALL of the STARS! Highly recommend!!
Vendor response 01/18/2021
Thank you so much for this review! We were happy to start the new year off with you too. �...
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-Genesis & Rudy
Daryn D
5.0
1/02/2021
Crossing Midnight is amazing! Rudy and Genesis were truly wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. When we first heard them live, we knew we had to book them for our wedding. They were also so responsive and understanding throughout the pandemic. Although the wedding did not include dancing, the band still made the evening both magical and unforgettable for us and our guests. Our guests are raving about the band and how they made the entire wedding come to life! This is our band for life! Highly recommend Crossing Midnight for all band needs. They are incredible.
Vendor response 01/02/2021
Daryn,
Thank you so much for this review! Lara and you were a pleasure to work with and ...
we loved ending our year with you both! Looking forward to creating more musical memories together.
-Rudy and Genesis
Caesar C
5.0
10/13/2020
I never thought that during this COVID time we could have such a beautiful wedding, one that all my guests couldn't stop talking about. Sunrise is a fantastic band for any indoor/outdoor wedding, perfectly covering the wide range of popular and classic songs my wife and I requested, even modifying lyrics on the fly depending on what we needed. They dressed sharply and sang perfectly on key. If you're looking for a professional band that will work with you during this pandemic and still make your wedding dreams come true, chose Sunrise at CME.
Vendor response 10/13/2020
Caesar,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re so glad we were able to provide you with...
one of our bands for your wedding and we’re glad you and your guests enjoyed their music! Thank you again for choosing Sunrise and we wish you and Natalia the best!!
Michelle B
5.0
9/07/2020
OMG. There are not enough kind words I can say about Crossing Midnight.
We had planned our wedding for November and when things got crazy in the world, we booked a back up date for a year from now. Our original Nov date got canceled and we had a small wedding on Sept 6. Crossing Midnight was there to play from a distance with masks on for our ceremony. It was beyond beautiful and I cannot thank them enough for helping to make our day so so special. There were many things that were so stressful about this whole situation but the music was not one of them. I have so much trust and respect for these people and musicians. It is very clear that they take their jobs seriously, and have pride in what they do. I heard our song and just lost it, began to cry.
I am a Music Teacher and my now husband knows a thing or two himself. We are pretty picky when it comes to live music, but we have no doubts with Crossing Midnight. Rudy's voice is spot on with very clear intonation, the guitar player was on point, and Genesis is such a sweetheart. We are ready and cannot wait to party with them next year when the world is feeling better.
They went above and beyond.
Vendor response 09/07/2020
Thank you so much Michelle, this means SO much to us!! We were honored to be a part of you...
r ceremony this year and can’t wait to party next year! 💙
Justin M
5.0
9/01/2020
From start to finish, Rudy, Genesis and the entire Crossing Midnight team we’re a dream to work with. They’re professional, incredibly talented and to top it all off, they’re genuinely nice people.
I was so specific on how I wanted the ceremony to be done and as much as I felt like I was being a nuisance, they reassured me that it was not a problem and they pulled it off....flawlessly!
I chose to go with the 10 piece Crossing Midnight band for my wedding reception and it was the absolute best decision I made. I felt like I was at a concert! The quality of their performance was phenomenal from the first dance to the last song and my guests could not stop raving about them! I don’t have a single regret from choosing Crossing Midnight as my wedding band.
Vendor response 09/01/2020
Justin,
Thank you so much for your review!! It was our pleasure to bring your wedding vi...
sion to life. Our best wishes to you and Joseph, keep in touch!
Lauren R
5.0
6/18/2020
My fiance and I heard the Crossing Midnight Band live and they were fantastic! We inquired to book with them for our wedding but were not able to book with them as they were booked up far in advance but rightfully so! They truly are amazing! Genesis, the head of event specialist, answered all of my emails promptly and professionally. If you have the chance to book with them, TAKE IT!
Vendor response 06/18/2020
Lauren,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so sorry Crossing Midnight had no o...
pen availability. We wish you and your fiancé a great engagement, wedding and a lifetime of happiness!
Hopefully we can see you both at one of our future public events.
-Genesis & Rudy
Danielle P
5.0
4/07/2020
It has been a year since our wedding and our guests still talk about our wedding band. Crossing Midnight performed far beyond our expectations. I do not think there was a single person sitting down. Rudy was so easy to work with and really made planning less stressful. Even at our wedding he was helping to get rid of some of the stress so that we could fully take in and enjoy our day. My father decided to surprise me with our father/daughter dance song and Rudy and his band learned the song and performed it perfectly. I really wish I had more reasons to hire Crossing Midnight just so I could dance and listen to them over and over again.
Vendor response 04/07/2020
Thank you so much Danielle! It was our pleasure to be part of such a special day and we’re...
glad all of your guests enjoyed our music. 🤗
Samantha G
5.0
3/04/2020
We booked with Rudy and Crossing Midnight Entertainment over two years out for our wedding. We had a stringed duo (cello and violin) for the ceremony, a pianist for cocktail hour, and a DJ for the reception, along with the photobooth being provided by Rudy and his team. Rudy went above and beyond for our wedding day and throughout the entire wedding planning process. He frequently checked in during those two years to see if we needed any help with anything. We were lucky enough to have him at our wedding and he kept the flow and entertainment going the entire time. Their photobooth was one of the BEST I have ever seen and had so many props. Everyone was raving about it. You can tell Rudy is really passionate about what he does and loves it and that really shines through with his work. Crossing Midnight Entertainement’s band is phenomenal, but so are their DJs! DJ E. kept the dance floor packed the entire time. I highly recommend Rudy, Genesis, and the entire Crossing Midnight Entertainment team!
Vendor response 03/04/2020
Thank you so much for booking us so far in advance! We were truly flattered in your trust ...
in us and were happy to meet your expectations day of. Thank you for choosing CME for your special day. 🤗
Casey R
5.0
12/04/2019
Crossing Midnight was absolutely amazing! We still have guests raving about them, saying that they took the wedding to the next level- and they really did! Rudy was accommodating from day one. He worked with us to include bag pipes for our entrance into the venue (playing Guns n Roses) Throughout the night the band was always playing. They really made our day special, playing alll different ranges of music. Definitely would recommend them!
Vendor response 12/04/2019
Hi Casey! Thank you so much for the review... we had an amazing time playing for you and y...
our guests! Thank you again for choosing us. Our best wishes to you and John. -Rudy and Genesis
Lori M
5.0
11/18/2019
Firstly, for me to write a review the day after my wedding when i’m exhausted and hungover should prove how incredibly excited I am to write this!
My wife knew of CME through one of her friends and I trusted that they were amazing since she knows good music but I did not anticipate how incredible they actually were!
We could not agree on a DJ or band so we decided to get both. What a GREAT decision that was because the music did not stop!
We gave them a lot of freedom to choose music for us (though we did request some of our favorites) because we trusted them to select the best for our occasion and we were right in that trust!! From the start, Genesis helped us fill out the questionnaire and went through all the questions we had. She made us feel so comfortable with the whole process. My god I cannot say ENOUGH good things about the professionalism and talent of this team.
The band absolutely KILLED IT! The two women and Rudy (the owner) who all sang could belt a serious tune and they owned that dance floor. The energy was something I never experience from a wedding band. I felt like I was at a concert! Also, the DJ played music in between the band’s sets and chose the perfect music to keep the party going. All of it was perfect.
We also had chosen to get a photo booth through them as well which completed the whole event. Everyone was lined up taking pictures which they got to take home. It helped create so many memories for everyone in attendance.
Every single person there personally came up to me at the wedding to tell me this was hands down the BEST wedding band they’ve ever heard and seen and this is no exaggeration. People cannot stop talking about the music and neither can my wife and I.
I’d recommend Crossing Midnight to anyone and everyone! Rudy has put together something so special for everyone of all ages to enjoy. They made our day truly magical. Thank you to Rudy & the whole CME team for bringing that amazing energy to our wedding. Words cannot describe our gratitude and joy.
THANK YOU!
Vendor response 11/18/2019
Lori,
Thank YOU so much for this amazing review. It was an honor for us to be a part of y...
ou and Kim’s wedding. Thank you for trusting us from beginning to end!
Rudy & Génesis
Arianne C
5.0
10/14/2019
Before we were engaged, we always spoke about having a band at our wedding, but we did not know if it would be a possibility due to our budget. We worked with Rudy when first inquiring with CME. Rudy answered our never-ending questions, had the patience of a saint, and did everything in his power to make us happy. It was a no brainer when we booked CME. Genesis was the best and checked-up with us to see if there was anything we needed; she was an amazing support system. Leading up to the wedding we did not have too many questions, but during our big/final meeting with Rudy and Genesis a month before the big day, we had so many questions that our meeting lasted over two hours. Rudy and Genesis took their time to ensure that all of our questions and concerns were answered and finalized. Rudy and Genesis were beyond accommodating. On our wedding day, words cannot describe how helpful and amazing these two were; checking on us to see if we needed anything during the wedding and making sure that everything was executed perfectly! Although we feel as though our reception flew by, our guests are still reaching out to us over a month later to tell us how much they LOVED our band. On top of it, my husband's step-mother did not want us to hire a band for the wedding, but she said our band proved her wrong and she was so sore from dancing all night at our wedding. Rudy and the rest of the band are so incredibly talented! They are so amazing at playing a wide variety of music and do a tremendous job in their seamless transitions from song-to-song. We discussed songs/genres that we liked and they performed them beautifully. We are so grateful to be able to have worked with Rudy, Genesis and the rest of the CME family! We HIGHLY recommend CME to everyone! They will help your amazing wedding day feel so much more special. CME was BY FAR, the best money spent on our entire wedding day!
Fred L
5.0
9/08/2019
Rudy and Crossing Midnight played at our daughter's wedding on 9/1/19, and they were amazing! Not only were they so entertaining, with an incredible repertoire of music across all genres, but they were also so much more. Their vocalists were awesome, from high-powered party songs to soulful ballads when appropriate. Band members were often found in the middle of the dance floor, mixing it up with the guests! But Rudy orchestrated everything -- constantly monitoring my daughter and my family, to make sure we never needed anything. Quick story -- at one point, I was searching for the singer belting out "Hot Stuff" (who I soon found on the dance floor). Rudy saw me searching for something and caught my eye while he was in full performance, and non-verbally asked me if everything was OK. Incredible. Best wedding band I have ever seen! Get the horns. So worth it!
Jeremy G