Hands Down... the Best Band in town!
George Coward
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Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Doppelganger Band, based in Houston, TX, is a band that can bring the party to any wedding.
Doppelganger is a top Texas band, a nine-piece variety dance band that brings excitement to any event. Doppelganger's sound is created with a driving rhythm section, tight horns, and two outstanding singer entertainers pushing that excitement into the audience (all live without any tracks or tricks), always staying true to the songs they cover but with their own unique and subtle twists making the music fun to dance to and fun to listen to as well. The musicians in this band are first-call players with several decades of experience, providing the best quality live music possible for your reception!
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Instruments
Guitar
Keyboard
Percussion
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Vocals
Music Genres
Country
Dance
Disco
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
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Live Music
MC Services
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
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Wedding
After Party
Reception
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George Coward
Owner
George Coward is the co-owner of Doppelganger for 27 years with this great band of musicians bringing the best dance music to our clients. George is the bassist/vocalist and band leader for Doppelganger and loves bringing the gift of music to his clients for each of these very special events.
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5.0
out of 5.035 reviews
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Doppelganger band received overwhelming praise for their exceptional talent and performance at weddings, with guests describing them as the best band ever and a key highlight of the event. Reviewers highlighted the band's versatility, ability to read the room and keep everyone dancing, as well as their professionalism and engaging interactions with guests. The band's energy and music selection were highly appreciated, making them a popular choice for weddings and special events.Review photos
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Phoebe M
5.0
6/26/2024
The BEST band ever!!!! They did an amazing job with all of their talents & entertained all night while singing the best songs! I’d recommend having them for your wedding! They were such a hit!
Dustin H
5.0
5/14/2024
My husband Keith and I hired Doppelganger for our wedding that just took place this past month and it was the best decision we ever made! They played so many different types of music that kept our guests moving the entire night and had a great attitude and approach to all of our requests. They are true professionals with years of experience! So many of our guests were asking whom they were and how they can book them for their next event. If you are planning your wedding or special event and you want entertainment that has the best talent and diversity, hire Doppelganger immediately. You will not be disappointed!!!
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Elizabeth S
5.0
4/17/2024
Doppelgänger was unbelievable! They literally made the wedding! They played beautifully during the cocktail hour and dinner and then completely elevated the sound to get every guest on the dance floor! The lead singer even went out into the crowd and was engaging with the guests. They took requests! Their songs were 100% perfect for the crowd and everyone was shocked when it was time for the bride and groom to leave because they "rocked the house"! My daughter, the bride, described it as "epic"! If you want to make your wedding full of amazing energy Doppelgänger is the only way to go!
Virginia Q
5.0
1/30/2024
Amazing! Played our Wedding 1/27/24. Doppleganger read the room and kept our guest dancing. The variety, music mix, & timing kept EVERY GUEST happy. We rocked the night away. Professional musicians.
Highly recommend.
Ashley C
5.0
5/09/2023
George and the Doppelganger Band know to keep the party rocking! The dancefloor was packed all night & I kept hearing guests chatter about how great or fun the band was! It was a breeze working them! 10/10 would recommend!
Mary B
5.0
5/03/2023
I cannot say enough positive things about Doppleganger! They are the best band in TEXAS, not just Houston. They were extremely easy to work with and very accommodating with "first dance" requests. They kept the bride, groom, family and friends dancing from 6pm til 10pm when the venue closed. They even took a request from my son so we could all do the "gator" on the dance floor. BOOK this band and your party will be on everyone's "best party ever" list.
Danielle B
5.0
11/15/2022
Absolutely FANTASTIC band! When choosing a band for my wedding, it was very important to me to have great talent, because my family and I are musicians. This band is not only a cohesive unit of incredible artists who play together all the time (not just for jobbing or on occasion like many other bands) but also, they read the room and play exactly what fits the vibe.
Our wedding started with a cocktail hour with beautiful music and ended with incredible energy with everyone (& I do mean everyone!) on the dance floor! You will not be disappointed, and don't hesitate to sign a contract with them! They made my wedding go from wonderful to UNFORGETTABLE! Thank you, Doppleganger Band, for making the wedding of my dreams possible!
Jonah J
5.0
6/06/2022
We couldn’t have asked for a better band for our wedding!! George was amazing to work with during the planning process. The band even learned a few songs for the dances and played them incredibly.
During the reception they read the room excellently and played the right songs at the right time. The entire band sounded flawless and the vocalists were out of this world!!! So many guests said the band had them staying even longer than planned!
Mike N
5.0
11/23/2021
Unbelievable!! How many weddings have you been to that the band was asked to do 2 encore’s? I have never seen that. My daughters wedding was made extra special by this phenomenal band!! Once they opened with Jackie Wilson’s “Your Love Keeps Liftin Me Higher” people got on the dance floor and never left. Plus, they were just really great people. Book this band if you want to bring the energy!! You won’t be disappointed.
Elizabeth T
5.0
9/26/2021
Doppelganger Band performed at our wedding reception in October 2020 and did a fantastic job. We appreciated how they were flexible throughout the planning process and worked with us when we had to make changes due to the pandemic. They are true professionals. Their sound is incredible, and their music helped to create a fun and inviting atmosphere for our reception. We and our guests had a great time dancing throughout the night. There is nothing like live music, and we are so grateful to work with Doppelganger.
Rita S
5.0
6/08/2021
Oh my gosh! I can not say enough about Doppleganger band. They played at our daughter’s reception in April and 💯made the reception! They arrived early in the morning and set up all their equipment. So many of our guests asked me where did we find such a fantastic band?They knew the songs to play to keep the dance floor full and most all guests stayed until the end because of the band!So very happy that we went with this band!
Whitney S
5.0
4/19/2021
The Doppelgangers were the perfect wedding band. They had all the guests dancing and made the party extra fun: the dance floor was never empty! We got so many compliments on how great they were. At first, I was worried about the size of our space and the acoustics, and George met me at the venue ahead of our wedding date to scope it out and make sure we felt comfortable with the setup and plan.
George was easy to work with and the Doppelgangers did everything we requested; highly recommend to anyone looking to elevate their wedding reception to the next level of fun with amazing live music!
Emily K
5.0
11/23/2019
Doppelganger is the consummate party band: excellent vocalists and instrumentalists. Their ensemble is tight and they read the flow of the party so well. George was able to play a special request for our first dance and he exceeded our expectations. Thank you for your artistry!!
Kalah F
5.0
10/14/2019
Doppelganger WAS AMAZING at our wedding! They were so much fun and sounded amazing! My guests LOVED them!
Amy G
5.0
6/24/2019
One of the most frequent compliments we got about our wedding was how great the band was! We had quite a mix of younger and older people at our wedding, but they were able to get everyone out on the dance floor. In addition, George was so easy to work with and really went above and beyond to make sure to accommodate all of our requests. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Tracy S
5.0
6/19/2019
Absolutely amazing!! Doppleganger exceeded our expectations for our son's wedding. The band was so much fun and played a variety of music that had our guests dancing all night. We actually had relatives who never dance, on the dance floor, having a great time!! It was a special evening. George was a joy to work with and he and his band easily accommodated our requests. Highly recommend!
Sallie B
5.0
2/13/2019
The best! Easy to work with on song selection. Very communicative regarding questions. Lead singer sounded just like Tina Turner!! They were the talk of the wedding.
Meagan H
5.0
2/09/2019
Absolutely incredible! This group exceeded our expectations in every way possible. They were fun, energetic, professional, and incredibly talented! Many of our guests stated that this was the best reception they had ever been to due to the band. We could not have imagined a better set of musicians at our reception!! It was such a pleasure working with George and the rest of Doppelganger Band. Would recommend to anyone!!
Kelsey D
5.0
1/26/2019
If you want your wedding to be a fun party, look no further. Doppleganger band is the best!! My guests still talk about how fun they were, 8 months later. The dance floor was always packed. They played all of the wedding favorites and kept people of all ages engaged (my grandparents were even tearing up the dance floor)! You cannot go wrong with choosing this band. I would have them again in a heartbeat!
Vendor response 01/28/2019
Thank you Kelsey so much... we love what we do!!!
Margie W
5.0
3/15/2018
I am still getting questions about who our band was because everybody loved them so much!!! They absolutely killed it, and made our wedding a true party. The dance floor was packed the whole night!
Laura T
5.0
11/27/2017
Amazing wedding band! Great voices, fantastic song list and energy! Every wedding guest (all ages) had an excellent time!!!! Couldn't have asked for better entertainment to our party we loved it!
Carol S
5.0
5/03/2017
DOPPELGANGER IS AWESOME!!! I had heard them a few times in recent years so when our daughter got engaged last fall I knew who we wanted for the band. George and his team are so easy to work with! Their playlist is amazing and included every type of music we wanted! (okay so this avid LSU fan did not mind when they played Sweet Home Alabama in honor of my new son-in-law!). Plus, they provided two guitarist for our social hour on the patio at Brennan's of Houston which added a very special touch! Everyone was talking about the band that night and this week! HIHGLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Megan H
5.0
1/10/2017
Best band ever! They did an amazing job interacting with our guests and kept everyone dancing. Their song selection is huge and the party never stopped! They accommodated our first dance songs and learned them even though they weren't on their list. All of our guests kept saying how much fun they had because of the band.
Marie S
5.0
1/03/2017
Just wanted to thank you and the band for being such a big part of Kathryn and Daniel's wedding on Saturday. We got loads of compliments on our "awesome/amazing/fantastic" band! Everyone from the grandparents to the kids heard music they loved and connected with. Well done! Andy and I have been at 5 or 6 events you have played at and were so happy you were available for our special day.
Calli P
5.0
10/25/2016
Amazing! Dance floor was packed all night and our guests are still talking about the band. Many friends and family said it was the best wedding band they have ever heard. Wide variety of music played for all age groups. My husband and I are so happy with our choice. George was great to work with. Book them!
Katie B
5.0
7/23/2016
WOW!! Doppelganger was incredible!!! They are so much fun, know exactly what music to play to get everyone dancing, and they sound amazing!! We had so many guests tell us they had more fun at our wedding than any other wedding they had been to, and I think that was all thanks to Doppelganger! George is so nice and easy to work with!! We can't recommend them enough!! I hope we get to go to another wedding where they play so we can dance to every song!!
Cheryl M
5.0
5/25/2016
Doppelganger played for my son's wedding three years ago, and when it came to planning my daughter's wedding that took place in April, 2016, we knew that if we wanted to host the most fun wedding reception, we needed to have Doppelganger there! My son's wedding was so much fun and my daughter's was the best ever. EVERYONE danced the night away. I called Doppelganger before the priest, the church, and the hotel. I wanted to make sure we had them at the reception before I booked anything else. If you are looking for the best band ever--it's Doppelganger!!
Kelly P
5.0
4/11/2016
As an avid wedding attendee I knew this was the band we had to choose. They were the best band of any wedding I have attended and kept people dancing all night! We continued to receive compliments from our friends and family about how amazing they were and how incredible their versatile music was! They played "love songs" throughout dinner at a perfect volume so that everyone could visit and enjoy themselves as well as the band a then really kicked it up to dancing music for the rest of the night! There was never a time a person was not on the dance floor! I recommend passing around passing around band-aids to your guests because they will be on their feet for the entire night!
Kate G
5.0
3/22/2016
Amazing!
Doppelganger played at our wedding 2 weeks ago and they were amazing! I would recommend them to anyone!
Rachael
5.0
1/21/2016
Packed Dance Floor!
My daughter and her fiancée wanted a packed dance floor and Doppelganger Band did not disappoint! It’s been nearly a week since their wedding at the Kingwood Country Club and our guests are still talking about the band. Many friends and family from Louisiana said it was the best wedding band that they have heard. Their energy kept our guests dancing. It felt like they were part of our party. The majority of our guests ranged in age from 20’s to 60’s and they were all dancing to the wide variety of music played, but when we saw my 80-year-old mom and her 81-year-old sister on the dance floor, alongside two 14-year-olds, we knew that we had really hit the jackpot with this band. The two sisters said that they didn’t even know that they could dance until that night. They truly appealed to all ages. My daughter and her new husband were so happy with our choice of the Doppelganger Band. In addition, George was so easy to work with—organized, pleasant, and promptly attended to emails from both my daughter and from me. Book this band and you can be assured of a great party for you and your guests!
Lauren L
5.0
11/21/2015
INCREDIBLE!!!
That's an understatement for sure. They just played at my daughter's wedding at the JW Marriott Downtown and they are an INCREDIBLE band. They did an awesome job playing the Father/Daughter, Mother/Son dances...but when they started for the crowd the dance floor started filling and people remained on the floor until the last song was played. All night long all our guests kept saying...who is this band?...this is the best band I've ever heard...where did you find this band?...they are incredible!!! If the dance floor is packed at midnight you know it's a great band. You know what they say...the three most important things at a reception are food, liquor, and music.
Well they absolutely knocked the music part out of the park. Their online video doesn't do them justice...you have to hear them in person to experience the talent they have. All age groups loved them. Don't hesitate...BOOK THEM!!!!
Morgan P
5.0
10/24/2014
Doppelganger brought down the house at our wedding. We got so many compliments for our friends and family.
We gave them a difficult song for our first dance and they did a beautiful job. They performed it a little bit better than the original artist.
It definitely helps that they're a nine piece band and their voices are all so unique.
We have a great night of dancing at our wedding in a large part thanks to the band.
Ginny B
5.0
7/02/2013
Doppelganger was fantastic! Our reception was so much fun and everyone had a great time! The quality of their music is excellent and they know exactly what they are doing! I HIGHLY recommend them for any event! You will not be disappointed! They were easy to work with and George Coward was so kind and pleasant. Worth every penny!
Megan T
5.0
9/04/2012
they were very helpful and since we had so many rentals we were able to get two free rentals which helped a lot!
Rebecca E
5.0
11/02/2011
Doppelganger stole the show at our wedding. They were timely,very professional, and absolutely OUTSTANDING musically. I want to get married again just to hear them play! Thank you George and crew!!!
Thomas & Rebecca Dowda
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