Downbeat

I would give them a million stars if possible!!! We hired Soul Tones, one of the bands under the Downbeat Collective umbrella, for our wedding at the Ritz Carlton Bacara and were blown away! Hiring them was by far the best decision we made for our wedding. Every one of our guests said they were amazing and made the entire night. They brought the best energy imaginable and really set the tone for an extremely fun and happy night. 10/10 would recommend! Joel was a pleasure to work with during the pre planning process also!

There is not enough positive feedback that we can share about Downbeat Agency + SoulTones. Leading up to our wedding, they were beyond helpful. We discussed the ambiance we wanted to set and how we envisioned the tone / flow of the evening going. To say that SoulTones hit the mark is an understatement. The energy was unbelievable and our guests have been sharing that "this was the best band they ever experienced," ever since our wedding day. Joel, Diego and team were amazing.

I can’t recommend Downbeat Agency - AMFM enough. They are AMAZING. they had us dancing all night and were partying along with us. All of our guests are still raving about how amazing they are. Not only are they talented but they are soooooo FUN. We debated upgrading our band to include a horn section - we eventually decided to add in Horns and, wow, was it worth the extra $$. If you priority for your wedding is to have a great time for you and your guests, look no further than Downbeat Agency - AMFM. There are so many other places you can save, I really recommend prioritizing your band and upgrade to include horns. You won’t regret it.

DJ Live and the Downbeat team beyond exceeded our expectations. The blend of DJ and live instruments created a unique and dynamic atmosphere; nobody got off of the dance floor the entire night. Special shoutout to the sax player who is out of control talented!! The band's energy is unmatched and played an awesome blend of oldies and modern songs which crafted an electric atmosphere for our guests. They interacted with the crowd, joined us on the dance floor, and I cannot recommend them highly enough if you are looking for something outside of a traditional wedding band. They read the room and kept the party going all night long. Our wedding was a destination in Mexico and there were absolutely zero hitches regarding travel or coordination, they are absolute professionals. Thank you Downbeat team!!!

There aren’t enough words to express our immense gratitude to Downbeat LA and it’s talented Soultones band for making Ashley and Ben’s wedding such a memorable and wonderful evening. To say you are all incredibly talented would be an understatement. Your ability to infuse such a party atmosphere and create an amazing vibe is electric. All the guests were in awe of how amazing each and every one of you were and although we had used you for a past event a few years ago and were obsessed then, we were even more obsessed this time around. We are truly indebted to you for making our wedding so incredible. No one wanted the night to end. Diego from Downbeat is wonderful to work with and made the entire booking process seamless. You are all truly a dream team

We hired Downbeat Entertainment for our wedding this past May and they were ABSOLUTELY incredible. We had a string quartet for our ceremony, cocktail hour guitar/vocals, the A-List as our wedding band, and an after-party DJ. Each part of the night went off without a hitch and all of the musicians were phenomenal. Downbeat was extremely professional to work with and even took custom requests. My wife and I met and lived in New Orleans, and we wanted a second line at our wedding in California. We worked with the band and the horn section, and they learned several second line songs just for our entrance music and paraded around with all of us! This was definitely a highlight of the night and everyone loved it. They also were very open to the songs we wanted on our playlist for the evening, as well as the DJ playlist for the afterparty. The string quartet for our ceremony played the music we requested and it sounded beautiful! It truly brought a special touch to our ceremony. We continue, even a month out, to get compliments about The A-List and how ridiculously talented they were. They brought so much energy and fun to the night and got people out on the dance floor that usually don't dance! I would recommend The A-List and Downbeat to anyone and wish we could have a second wedding just to hear them again!

Wow! Where to even begin?! Joel and the entire Soultones family is beyond incredible. The level of talent is unmatched and the energy they brought to our wedding was absolutely electric. Our goal was to have all of our guests on the dancefloor and Soultones did just that. If you are looking for a live band, look no further. Throughout the entire process Joel was patient, responsive and was on board with how we envisioned our wedding night going. It was the dance party of our dreams and we will remember it forever. The amount of guests that told us it was the wedding of the century because of Soultones was countless. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Joel and team for making our wedding INCREDIBLE.

Downbeat Agency and the Soultones CRUSHED it at our wedding! Our guests have not stopped talking about how much fun they had dancing and celebrating with the Soultones. They were easy to work with and super high energy. We especially appreciated them learning a few extra songs that were special to us. We will definitely recommend them to all our friends and family!

We hired Downbeat’s three piece group, which consisted of a saxophone player, percussionist, and DJ. They were fantastic!!!! Their energy was incredible and they did a great job getting everyone dancing. The saxophone and percussionist went into the crowd and let our guests play their instruments which was super fun. It was the perfect balance of live performance (which engaged the crowd) and DJ (which allowed us to play the songs we wanted without worrying about a band’s repertoire or what the band could perform well or not, etc). I would highly recommend them!

We worked with Downbeat Agency and the A-List band for our wedding. I was hesitant because it’s quite a bit of money to spend on a band, but they were worth every penny and more. They executed our event flawlessly and got everyone energized on the dance floor! If you have any hesitations, don’t! It was one of the best decisions we made!

Want your wedding to feel like the most epic live concert, where every guest has a front row seat? Look no further! We were absolutely BLOWN AWAY our band, AMFM. They are not only incredibly talented, but brought so much energy and kept our guests on the dance floor! Our guests raved about how incredible they were, telling us it was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard. As the wedding couple, we know we’re biased, but we couldn’t agree more. Thanks so much to AMFM for making our wedding everything we could have ever wanted and more!

Hiring Downbeat for our wedding was the best decision ever! Worth every penny. Friends and family could not stop talking about the band after our wedding. We were so honored to have had all the talented members of AMFM perform at our wedding. It truly made our night. Each member is so gifted. They played so many songs the entire night and performed each song we requested phenomenally. We had a crowd of young people and older Korean adults as guests, and both generations appreciated and enjoyed the live music regardless of age. The dance floor was packed all night! People who never dance started dancing. AMFM was the best! They set the best ambience for our wedding and made it so memorable for us. Joel was super helpful, kind, and easy to work with leading up to the wedding day as well. We weren’t able to meet all the AMFM members, but we were able to meet Marcus at the end of the night and he was so kind and warm. Downbeat/AMFM is not only talented, but great people. 100% support and recommend to everyone! Trust me… they will make your night the best night of your lives! 🤍 Thank you Downbeat + AMFM! We love you guys!

Downbeat and AM/FM made our wedding night the perfect party! They worked so well with us in the months, weeks and days leading up to our special night to ensure our vision was met. They brought so much great energy and kept people dancing the entire night. Even when the band took breaks, the DJ from the band played sets that kept everyone going as if the band was still playing. Many of the band members joined the guests on the dancefloor to play their instruments or sing, and just continue to stay engaged with the party. Highly recommend downbeat and specifically AM/FM as the best band for your special event!

Everything about our experience with Downbeat was fantastic. I can't say enough great words about this company, the band and their talents. Our guests danced all night, to the very last note.

I can not say enough good things about Downbeat and the band that played our wedding. Every interaction we had was fantastic, they were truly a pleasure to work with. The band was amazing from the first note to the last. We loved the energy they brought to the wedding, the band helped to make our wedding an incredibly fun night. Best Wedding band ever!!!!!

Downbeat was incredibly easy to work with during the lead up to our reception. We had the A-List band and from the first note until the last encore the band was amazing and had the party hopping all night long! If you are on the fence just do it. Have the horns, singer, rhythm, the full band! So worth it and loved dancing all night long! Thank you to Downbeat agency and the A-List band!

The Soultones were the absolute best!!! Our guests are still talking about the band and how amazing they were, and how the dance party was like something they have ever experienced before. Would highly recommend them to any family, friend, or stranger. Electric performance and wish we could relive that special evening!

Downbeat was absolutely phenomenal! If you have any doubt about hiring them, you should not whatsoever! Their setup is very unique and having multiple percussions players made the performance so much more interactive. We had multiple guests ask us specifically about Downbeat and said it was the best music setup at a wedding they’ve seen. Highly recommend!!

This review is long overdue. We had AMFM perform at our wedding on May 29, 2022 in Malibu and they were out of this world! My husband was very concerned about having a band vs. DJ because he didn't think it would be as "cool" but my parents both insisted we have a band - WE ARE SO HAPPY with the decision we made. AMFM got everyone on the dance floor from the moment the party started and they stayed through the end of the party. We literally still have wedding guests telling us "YOUR BAND WAS AMAZING" on the regular. On top of this, Diego and Joel were so easy to communicate with leading up to our big day. 10/10 would recommend them again and again.

10000000% Work with Downbeat and ask for Project 21. My husband and I said the most important things of our day were going to be: our guest list, the drinks, the food, and the music. 6+ months later, guests are STILL raving about our wedding band. Downbeat helped with the ceremony musicians, our band and the after party silent disco. Would recommend them over and over and over again!

TLDR; you get what you pay for. Downbeat Agency? WORTH. EVERY. PENNY. Being in the event industry myself, I completely understand why this agency is booked left and right. The equipment alone that they use retails for more than than charge. To those who don’t know anything about it, surely you can appreciate that their attention to quality is superior. This isn’t your “The Wedding Singer” type cover band, these are professional musicians coming together to put on a SHOW! The band stole the spotlight! My wife and I were totally fine with that since our wedding is really us, hosting dinner and dancing for our guests. It makes me want to renew my vows next year just to book them again. We got married 11/12/2022 and we’re still living that post wedding high. 100000% recommend Downbeat Agency! This is truly worth the investment.

We had Soultones perform at our wedding and it truly made the night fun for all of our guests. The whole band was incredible! The musicians were down on the dance floor with guests and they really got everyone involved. The wedding was a few months ago and we still have people commenting on how great the band was. Their song choices were perfect and everyone was out of their seats as soon as dinner was over. Working with downbeat was so easy and seamless. I can’t recommend them enough. We also finished the night with a silent disco with our DJ Joel and it was the perfect ending. You will not regret having them perform at your event!

This is the easiest review I have ever written. My husband and I were married on 11.19.22, and we hired Downbeat musicians for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and for our reception - specifically the band- Soultones. Every single musician — from the ceremony musicians, to the cocktail hour pianist, to the DJ, MC, and especially the band, Soultones- was absolutely incredible. So many guests including my parents, closest friends, and family came up to me and said Soultones was the best band they had ever seen- not just wedding bad- “the best band.” Their voices are incredible, unbelievable musicians on the piano, sax, guitar etc., and they are so high energy and really get all the guests into it. Our dance floor was packed all night! Thank you again for everything- especially to Soultones- for making our reception so fun & unforgettable! If you are thinking of hiring a band for your wedding- look no further - hire Soultones with Downbeat- you will be SO happy you did!

Best wedding band I’ve ever experienced- hands down. Downbeat and their band AMFM were by FAR the highlight of our wedding. BOOK them. Our guests were completely blown away and raving about Downbeat— not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they are amazing performers that interact with the crowd, read the vibe, and keep the energy high and the party going all night. They can play all the wedding classics without making them sound cheesy at all. Every single one of the artists was extremely talented. They are also a pleasure to work with behind the scenes and highly professional- the planning and prep was so easy and smooth and we could not have asked for a better experience. They were able to manage all of the ceremony, cocktail, DJ, MC-ing, and live band music for the day, as well as mic and sound equipment. We had many guests tell us afterwards it was the best wedding band they had ever heard. This is a totally worthwhile investment- cannot emphasize this enough!!!

Words can’t explain how grateful we are for the BEST BAND EVER performing at our wedding. We had so many logistical nightmares due to our venue and they over-exceeded expectations handling that plus THEIR VOICES!!!!!! Everyone could not stop talking about Gold Standard from Downbeat. LOOK NOWHERE ELSE!!!!! So much love for the entire crew.

Live music was a high priority for my husband and I for our wedding. We were recommended Downbeat from our amazing wedding planner Paola Franco from Say I Do to Details. We decided to hire the A-List (full band plus string quartet) after watching some of their videos and loving the way they performed “Higher Love” by Whitney Houston. We had also seen videos on Downbeat’s Instagram and really liked how performers were able to not only put on a great show but also interact with and work the crowd. Even with high expectations, we were completely blown away on our wedding day. The entire band, vocalists, quartet, DJ were nothing short of amazing - their sound, energy and professionalism. We also really enjoyed their take on our first dance song, “Back at One” by Brian McKnight. (Side note: I don’t know if learning songs that you request is typical for all wedding musicians, but it was definitely a plus!) Our guests were all raving about how incredible the performers were. End to end our experience with Downbeat was fantastic. Diego and Joel, the executive and event directors were very nice and helped us understand how to bring our music vision to life - for example, we originally weren’t sure if we wanted the string quartet but are so glad we added them. They also ended up playing for our ceremony. Thank you so much Downbeat and the A-List! We would be truly honored to have you back for another life milestone.

We discovered Collective NYC and Downbeat Agency via a vendor recommendation site and took a leap booking them without any personal recommendations - a decision that turned out to be the best one of our entire wedding! Our wedding was in Boston and after not being super impressed with any of the local options available for our date we widened our search. I am not exaggerating when I say we were absolutely blown away by Collective NYC! We hired them for cocktail hour, reception, and after party DJ music and they were so incredible the entire day! The band not only sounded amazing, but did a great job reading the room and was super professional. The dance floor was packed all night! We felt like we had a lot of opportunities to collaborate on the set list and make sure we were going to hear our favorite songs - something very important to us. We have had countless guests rave to us about them and our wedding planner said they were the best wedding band they’ve ever heard. They were a splurge for us, but worth every penny - they were incredible and truly made our wedding a party!

Gold Standard with Downbeat Agency was PHENOMENAL! Leading up to the wedding the agency was so easy to work with, answering my 1 million questions and accommodating our needs. The band itself was incredible. The feedback I received from guests were 'this feels like I am at a concert', 'best band ever' and 'WHERE DID YOU FIND THEM'! Best band in Southern California, hands down.

We hired Soultones and DJ Live through Downbeat and they were phenomenal! They brought incredible energy and kept everyone on the dance floor all night. We had multiple guests comment on how amazing the musicians were. Joel and Diego were very clear and easy to communicate with leading up to the event and really took our preferences into account. We had very specific details we wanted (ex. having live musicians play acoustic covers of EDM pre-ceremony) and they worked with us to make sure every detail was exactly the way we wanted. We would 100% work with them again and highly recommend them!

Can't tell you how many guests told us that our wedding was the most fun wedding they've ever been to because of this band! I cannot recommend Downbeat enough. They were phenomenal communicators throughout the process, extremely professional, and kept all the guests dancing all night. Thank you Downbeat!!

WOW. Collective NYC blew it out of the water at my wedding. I had guests and even staff of the venue come up to me to tell me that this was the best band they have ever heard at a wedding. The group brought so much energy to the dance floor that night and honestly, we are still thinking about how great the band was. If you're thinking about whether or not to hire them for the ceremony, cocktail hr, or reception, do it. They were amazing.

Your search ends here! It was truly the BEST decision we made booking A-LIST Band! Hands down the most incredible + talented people you can book for your wedding day. We were so lucky to get to work with A-LIST. Every single guest was on the dance floor, dancing and singing along all night. A-LIST knew how to read the crowd well and sang the perfect songs throughout the evening. It was so special and truly incredible! The booking process with Diego + Joel is seamless and they are a joy to work with, Thank you DOWNBEAT for adding so much fun and entertainment on our wedding day :)

I was skeptical about hiring a wedding band and thought I would prefer a DJ. AMFM proved me wrong and surpassed everyone's expectations. They truly made the party and I can't recommend them enough. Would especially recommend hiring this band with brass section included!

To say that The A-List *made* our wedding would be an understatement. It was absolutely vital to me that our reception have a great live band at the center of it, and while I knew we'd be in for a good time based on everything I watched, I had NO idea just how stellar this group was gonna be. Downbeat was absolutely wonderful to work with in the lead-up, and man oh man did they deliver. Spectacular entertainers at the top of their game. Set list was perfect. Performances were legendary. Guests are still talking about them, and so are we.

AMFM band was great and so much fun! We heard from so many guests how impressed they were with the band and how much fun they had dancing at our wedding. The whole Downbeat team was great to work with. Highly recommend!

DJ LIVE was INCREDIBLE!!! They made our night so special! We had a little over 200 guests and all of them were on the dance floor. They were engaging, so friendly, and the ultimate hype men! We couldn’t recommend them more. It has been one week since our wedding and our guests have not stopped reaching out to tell us how awesome they were!! Truly worth EVERY penny!

If you are looking for one of the best music vendors for your wedding, look no further. Downbeat has it all! Great customer service/ communication, well developed site that is easy to use, and best of all they have an amazing selection to choose from. If you are looking for a string quartet, they have it. Big band, got it! Your envisioned musical entertainment on your wedding is there goal. I personally opted for an acoustic guitarist and signer to perform at my wedding and I was blown away at how well they sang and played. They even performed our first dance live! Which left everyone in tears. My wedding guest still talk about it to this day. Please, do yourself a favor and secure Downbeat for your next event. You won't be disappointed.

We absolutely loved Gold Standard band for our wedding! We also added Juneau to the amazing Gold Standard crew and it was unbelievable. Many of our guests told us they were the best band they had ever seen! We had the most packed dance floor the entire night, I never left the dance floor the entire night. Downbeat was also super easy, nice and chill to work with, they made the process fun and laidback. Best decision ever to book with Downbeat, to us the music is a key part of the whole night and they nailed it. Would 100% book again! We love GOLD STANDARD!!!

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Downbeat Gold Standard!! My wife and I had researched them before booking and were impressed with their musical talent and entertainment quality at other events. They did not disappoint! We had an electric evening with them at our wedding and many of our guests came up to us after the fact to comment on how great the band was. Thank you Downbeat!

They are so professional, I'm so lucky to have Downbeat, everyone had a wonderful night!

We hired the A-List band for our wedding. They were absolutely phenomenal!! We cannot say enough good things about the band! Their incredible talent and energy was truly unmatched! We had many calls the next day asking about our band and they helped to make our wedding the best night of our lives! 12/10 would recommend!

LOVED the entire Downbeat team. Joel and Diego were great at communicating with me and helping me figure out what I needed. We went with DJ Live and that was the most amazing experience our guests absolutely loved it!!

We hired a vocalist and guitarist from Downbeat and they played at our ceremony and cocktail hour. Their performance was just fantastic and was greatly enjoyed by us and all our guests. We highly recommend them!

The Downbeat Agency was such a joy to work with for our wedding day! We hired the incomparable A-List band, and they DELIVERED! They sounded amazing, and all of our guests were so impressed by their performance throughout the night. Not only were the professional, friendly, and talented, they made the night extra fun by coming onto the dance floor and singing along with our guests! It just made the party even more fantastic. We are so, so happy that we booked them for our big day and would absolutely recommend working with the Downbeat agency and hiring A-List to make your wedding perfect!

We booked DJ Live for our wedding, and we could not have been happier! They really turned our reception into a party, and were extremely memorable. Our guests loved the music and live instrumentals. I wish we could have gone all night! Downbeat Agency was extremely easy and responsive to all our questions. Highly recommend!

Extremely talented group with amazing nonstop energy. Had people dancing all night. Super easy and communicative to work with. Highly recommend

Extremely professional and accommodating. We worked with Downbeat and their jazz band, TruBlu. TruBlu was so talented . We decided to go from a 4-piece to a 5-piece and we were really glad we did. The addition of the sax really livened up the overall sound. We'd recommend having a sax or horn unless you want a more mellow jazz sound. We decided on Downbeat because they stood out as the most professional vendor. They responded quickly to our questions, their quote was clearly written, their intro call made us feel very comfortable, the setup was smooth, and the performance was amazing. So many guests asked us about the band afterwards. We couldn't imagine a wedding without Downbeat.

The band were so fun to have at our wedding! They were so much more than musical performers, they really went the extra mile to help us and our guests have a good time. They danced with us, sang with us, crashed the photobooth(!), and just set the tone for the whole evening. We couldn’t be happier and couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

Soultones were amazing! Our guests had a blast! Very talented musicians! It was definitely a night to remember because of them!

Absolutely recommend. 10/10. The band that played at our event was “soultones” They reached out ahead of o ur event to send a survey of songs we can choose from for them to perform (there were thousands listed) and followed up specifically to ensure we were aligned on all of the “major songs” of the night. They had great energy, spirit, and a fabulous variety of music. Everything from country to Taylor swift, to 80s and 90s hit. All around a great time. They absolutely engaged the audience and I’d use them for any event in the future!!

Where do I even begin!! You NEED to hire The A-List! They put on the most spectacular show for our wedding. I can't even count the number of guests who raved to us about the band! Every single person loved their performance, and it's safe to say they made the night! The entire dance floor was packed from their first song until their last, and they kept the energy high all night long! We truly could not have asked for a better band. We read the reviews before booking them, and we knew they were going to be amazing, but WOW, they blew our expectations out of the water! I would 100% recommend booking The A-List for your wedding!!

Downbeat (specifically the A List) blew our (admittedly high) expectations out of the water. My wife and I had seen the A List at two other weddings and they were the obvious choice for our wedding. Leading up to our wedding, Joel and Diego were extremely responsive and helped answer any questions we had. On the big day, the A List was phenomenal. The band interacted with the crowd and kept everyone dancing for the entire reception. At the after party, all everyone could talk about was how exceptional the A List was. I would absolutely recommend booking the A List for your wedding.

My husband and I booked Gold Standard for our wedding and they were incredible!! From the start, Downbeats service and responsiveness were great and you can tell they really want to make your wedding unique to you and your guests based off your music/style choices. Gold Standard is the most talented wedding band I have ever seen. They learned some very special songs to my husband and I and our families too. Would give 10 stars if I could!

We hired AMFM as our wedding band for our October wedding in Napa Valley - they were punctual, professional, talented and absolutely the life of the party! With guests traveling from all over the country, we wanted to make sure we curated an experience to remember and AMFM was a very large part of that - no one wanted to leave the dance floor all night. Couldn't recommend them enough!

Sensational! Dolce was great for our cermony and then Soultones just crushed the entire evening. They brought so much incredible energy and they were fantastic. Everyone who came to my wedding will not stop raving about them. Several people asked for their information. They also were all so kind and very easy to work with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. You will be so happy!

We are OBSESSED with Downbeat! My husband and I cannot say enough positive things about this band! They were absolutely the highlight of our wedding! Every compliment we have received since our big day has been about how awesome the band was and how they made the reception one big party! We wish we could do the wedding all over again just to party with this awesome group one more time! There are no words to express how thankful we are to Downbeat for making our big day incredible!!

Amazing Band and DJ. We were looking for a live band to be able to play newer songs with requests. This was the perfect band for it. They had a live DJ but they had instruments playing alongside the songs. We got to choose our own songs and they hit it out the park. Our guests had a blast and they are very interactive.

Downbeat was the best possible decision in choosing a band for my wedding. They fully listened to any requests we had, from certain songs, to songs we absolutely didn’t want to hear. They even performed a specific cut of our wedding dance song. I couldn’t be happier with the song selection. They played exactly the right songs for the mood, from dinner into the high point of the dance floor. Each band member was immensely talented and entertaining. My guests continuously told me “best wedding band ever !” And I fully agree. Couldn’t recommend them more.

A List was absolutely amazing. They played our wedding in September and people keep telling us how amazing our band was two months later. Would highly recommend booking them!

Downbeat was nothing short or exceptional!! We had so many guests that asked for their contact info for upcoming family weddings they wanted Downbeat for. They were a joy to work with from the beginning with great attention to detail and so friendly and kind along the way. The night of the wedding there were so many videos guests took of their amazing talent. Our favorite part was the end of the night, when they fed of f ours and the crowd's energy to close everything out. They were better than we couldve ever imagined!!!!

Downbeat was the obvious choice in entertainment for our wedding. They're marketing is so good, you really get a sense of the style of music you'll have at your event, and the band literally sounded the same, if not better, as they did on their website. They sound like a famous band, so professional, excellent performers, warm, and working with the office folks to book was so easy, and they were really friendly. Also the response time from the office staff was quick, which I really appreciated. We made a lot of edits to our music selections, and they were accommodating with no issues. We had so many compliments from our guests on the band, and the dance floor was filled with everyone dancing the entire event. They made our ceremony and reception perfect! I am so happy! You need to book them! Note: We went with Midnight Hour, added 2 more singers to raise the energy, and added a sax.

Downbeat AMFM was FANTASTIC!! What an amazing band! We had a pretty large wedding (190) and the dance floor was packed all night till they left! Every single person came up to me during the wedding and complimented the band. The singers and the musicians had amazing energy and they were phenomenal. I was a very very happy bride. We booked the 10 piece band and that was the best decision we ever made! It’s so cool having a horn section! Thank you so much Joel and AMFM!! You truly were the best!!

Hiring Downbeat was one of the BEST decisions I made for my wedding. The level of professionalism from my initial consultation and throughout the entire process was so far above and beyond what I expected. The DJ and musicians were AMAZING!! Me and my guests danced all night. They were so fun and super talented. I got a ton of compliments about the entertainment. I would never consider having an event without them. Live music and DJ combo is the best of both worlds. Thank you for making my wedding so special!!

We booked AM/FM for our wedding this past September and they were phenomenal!! They were fun, kept the party going, and were extremely talented performers. Everyone at our wedding said they were by far the best wedding band they had ever heard. Though they are on the more expensive end of what we were hoping to spend, they were 110% worth the money and we would hire them again! Working with Downbeat was very easy as well. They were prompt, friendly, and professional in their communication.

Downbeat is so professional and easy to work with in every way. They worked with our every song request and learned some new songs for our ceremony. The instrumentals for our ceremony were tasteful/beautiful and the band for the wedding reception was a blast! They are super interactive and get down in the crowd with the wedding to pump the party up! Would definitely use them again!!

We had AMFM perform and they went above and beyond expectations! They performed all of the songs we asked them to and were super engaging with everyone dancing. The horns came down to the dance floor for 'Crazy In Love' and it was UNREAL. The announcer was great, the girl had an outstanding voice, and the other man was so good at rapping and dancing and got on the dance floor too. Everyone is still talking about our band and I can't recommend them enough. I felt like I was at a concert and wish I could go back!

Highly highly recommend! Our wedding is almost a month passed and people are still talking about the Soultones. Through Downbeat, we hired a string quartet for music prior to a during the ceremony, a jazz trio for the cocktail hour, and Soultones, a 10-piece band, for the reception. I wish I had the pleasure of enjoying the string quartet and Jazz Trio, but as the bride gets busy, I didn't get to. I heard only good things from my guests, though. I was already excited for the Soultones but they exceeded my expectations 10-fold! Here's a few reasons why. My husband and I were worried that rapping wouldn't be great for a wedding band so we had hoped they wouldn't attempt, but one of the singers rapped to Jay-Z's "I Just Wanna Love You" and it was perfect! It was my husband's favorite part of the wedding. I guess marrying me comes second ;) They sang "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" and myself along with a few friends had to stop mid-sentence to look at the stage to confirm that it wasn't actually Lauryn Hill singing. Blasphemy? I think not. Finally, one can really tell that they do their best to feel out their audience. As you can see from the photos, if the feeling is right, they come down off the stage and join the guests on the dance floor which just brings the energy through the roof. They were so deeply enjoyed that a group of friends are talking about hosting a big party every year just to hire the Soultones. We felt it was worth every penny!

We LOVED working with Downbeat (Joel) and AMFM for our wedding! We received so many compliments on the band because they are frickin' awesome - our parents were still raving about them weeks later. Joel was extremely responsive to all of our requests and an absolute pleasure to work with. The Downbeat team was even able to assist us in editing some music for us for our first dance. We actually originally heard AMFM at another wedding in O.C. and I recommend them 10000%! I would also highly recommend adding the brass section - they are absolutely worth the splurge!

We worked with Joel at Downbeat and he was wonderful from the very beginning. We had Soultones at our wedding and they brought so much energy all night! We got soo many compliments on the band from our guests, and some of our friends are already looking in to using them for their wedding. Downbeat also provided an acoustic guitarist for our ceremony, live music for cocktail hour, DJ between band sets, and kept it going at our after party with karaoke. Highly recommend Joel, Soultones, and the whole Downbeat team!

The A-List from Downbeat was the highlight of the night! Our friends and family are still complimenting the band to this day, and they really were the cherry on top of the most perfect day. Our families come from two separate cultures and the band had no problem getting the party started and kept it going all night. We had the best time at our wedding, and part of it was all thanks to the band! We feel so lucky to have our planner Nancy from So Happi recommend them for our day! We could not recommend working with them enough!

We hired this company for our wedding day and they did not disappoint! They were easy to work with and made the whole process stress-free. We hired an acoustic guitarist for our ceremony, he played Elvis Presley “can’t help falling in love with you” when I walked down the aisle. It was magical. We selected some additional random songs for the ceremony, the guitarist knew all of them and exceeded our expectations. For our reception we hired the three part band, DJ Live. They were absolutely amazing!!! They had everyone on the dance floor from the beginning and then as the night went on the drums and sax came out on the dance floor and interacted with all of our guests. We had a blast!! All people could talk about the wedding was how much fun they had! Thank you again downbeat!!!

I heard this band (AMFM) at a wedding I had attended in 2019. They were fun, energetic and talented so I hired them for my daughters wedding. They were everything I remembered and so much more. They exceeded our expectation. The entire band engaged the guests...EVERYONE WAS DANCING! I would hire Downbeat again without hesitation!

Downbeat was one of the best parts of our wedding! From the moment we walked into the reception they were getting the party started. Such a great group with so much energy and really knows how to get things started. They brought the guitar and sax out on to the dance floor and our guests went crazy over it! They loved the interaction the band had. The band sang our first dance song and my husband and I were BLOWN away! We hadn't heard them sing it before we stepped on the dance floor but the whole time we were dancing we were talking about how beautiful and perfect it was. We want a recording of them preforming it. It was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about Downbeat. All our guests were complimenting the band saying they were the best band they've heard and its so true. If we could get married again and have downbeat be there we would do it all over again! Anyone who is looking for a talented and super fun band, call Downbeat, you will not be disappointed! I love this band and we are so appreciative to them for helping making our wedding day so much fun, so special and one we will never forget! Thank you Downbeat!

If I could give them 10 stars I would. DJ Live was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! They were so pleasant to work with leading up to the wedding (and through the chaos of COVID), had a very user friendly portal to submit the song requests & constantly made sure they were prepared when they showed up for our wedding. The day of the wedding they were energetic, knew how to get the crowd going, & even got on the sax on the dance floor with us! Our guests raved about them (and still are) so much so that we have 3 other couples who are getting married next year and want to book DJ Live for their wedding. We did not want the party to end, and I hope to see them at another event soon.

AMFM was the highlight of our wedding reception, hands down! We had the 10-piece band perform, and it was worth every penny. The entire band is beyond talented, FULL of energy, and extremely professional. They had our party on the dance floor all night long, until the very last song. We had so many people call us after our wedding to ask who the band was— and we were more than happy to share, because selfishly, we want AMFM to be at every wedding we attend. Not only was the band wonderful, but the entire team at Downbeat was a joy to work with. Diego and Joel worked with us for about two years leading up to our event, as we had to postpone our original wedding date due to covid. They were always super quick to respond and provided helpful answers to all of our questions. Overall, AMFM and Downbeat get a 10/10 in our book.

I might be biased here, but Downbeat LA -- and specifically AMFM -- was hands-down the best, most entertaining, most interactive and engaged band I've ever seen at a wedding. Diego & Joel from Downbeat were super helpful, easy to work with, and patient with us throughout a very long planning process after we had to reschedule our wedding twice due to COVID. We were pretty specific with our music preferences (custom song requests) and the vibe we were going for (i.e. we wanted a dance party with loud horn section!) and AMFM certainly OVER-delivered! Our guests are still talking about the band 3 weeks later and the horns were absolutely off the charts. In the end, it was perfect and we wouldn't have changed a thing. Highly recommend Downbeat and AMFM!!!

If you are looking for a unique add to your wedding, you must hire Soultones!! What a truly amazing band they are!! Our guests could not have been more thrilled and the energy from them was nonstop throughout the wedding evening. I had about 20 people come up to me at the end of the night asking for their info as they were amazing in every way. Thank you so much to Downbeat and Soultones for keeping our guests entertained!! You truly made it an evening to remember!

Downbeat Agency was a great music wedding vendor! I used them for my ceremony and reception. Not only were they very attentive to all of the questions I had, but their musicians were phenomenal! DJ Live was a hit at the reception, and all my guests could not stop talking about the saxophone and drummer. I highly recommend using Downbeat for your wedding!

"Best wedding band ever" is basically the thing we are ready to hear from anyone we talk to about our wedding!!!! Your professionalism was incredible and the way you went above and beyond in learning new songs - in different languages - really blew our minds!!! People can't stop talking about the hora!! In a wedding filled with musicians, music was so important for us and you exceeded our expectations for what a band could be. We will be forever grateful to you for making our day so special and warm. Hire The Soultones! Just do it!!!!!!

Stop scrolling. Hire Downbeat. Everyone from Downbeat is amazing!! We had Soultones at our Reception and Dolce during the ceremony. Both groups FAR exceeded our expectations. All night long everyone was saying how great the band was. They bring so much energy and you will have the wedding everyone comments as “the best wedding ever!” We got married in a park in my in-laws neighborhood. The day after our wedding a couple who lives along the park stopped us and told us that was “the best band they have ever heard play in the park” and they’ve lived there for 20 years. Seriously they are amazing. Thank you Soultones and Dolce for making he evening incredible!

Downbeat showed up and brought the party! We had the DJ Live band at our wedding, and we absolutely loved it. They're a group of super talented musicians that bring a ton of energy and literally insert themselves into the party to make sure everyone is having a blast. A must-hire!

Our wedding was may 22nd and I STILL have people texting me just absolutely raving about the band. Downbeat LA was the best choice we could make for our wedding (besides each other of course) and we were so beyond impressed with their service before during and after the ceremony. If you want to take your wedding to that extra level of amazing you NEED to hire them. Their voices and performance was spectacular and they interacted with the guest getting everyone hyped up and excited all night. Thank you guys so much for making our night perfect!

Words cannot express the amazing energy each of the band members brought to our wedding. Our wedding was a month ago, and I'm still dreaming of our band and the great show they put on. It was truly a special weekend. If you are even considering looking for another band, you can stop, because Downbeat is IT! The correspondence was truly reliable, and from the moment we inquired to the end of our wedding weekend, we felt completely taken care of and supported. Thank you Downbeat for an unforgettable weekend - any wedding or event is lucky to have you!

This is by far the most professional team I worked with during my wedding planning process. They were very responsive and thorough when explaining the different musical services we could utilize on our special day! Music was the most important vendor to us, as we were focused on a party atmosphere! Downbeat did not disappoint. Would recommend to any friend or family member with a wedding in the near future.

I just can't say enough good things about Downbeat NYC. They absolutely crushed it at our wedding. We weren't able to see them live before we booked, but we knew once we saw their promo videos that they were the band for us. Trust me, they sound exactly like they do in their videos, so you can feel very confident booking them even if you can't hear them before! I was smiling ear to ear the entire night. Thank you to Joel, Diego and the entire team for being so accommodating and easy to work with throughout the entire process. We changed venues and states due to COVID, and I'm so happy we had Downbeat with us throughout it all. Wish we could do it all again!

We had the pleasure of hiring Soultones for our wedding and could not have been happier. Not only are they extremely talented and amazing performers, but they were also professional and always quick to respond to any emails. Our venue was throwing some curve balls at us with sound restrictions and Soultones was always quick to come up with solutions and really helped us though the process. I would highly recommend them for any wedding or major event!

We had their band AM/FM perform at our wedding and they were simply awesome. Everyone in attendance commented on how great the band was. The quality of the performance, music, and professionalism were all top notch! From the beginning in planning through the event communication was top notch as well. I've always said Bands make weddings. And let me say, this band made our wedding the highlight of many peoples year! Hire them!

Choosing a wedding band can be overwhelming, but Downbeat has such an amazing variety of talented musicians that it made our choice very easy! AMFM was our first choice of band while picking one for our wedding and we were lucky enough to book them! Unfortunately COVID-19 altered our wedding plans, but Downbeat could not have been more accommodating. The process to book them was very simple and easy and the group of talent that they have is unbelievable. We were so impressed by the variety of music and the energy that the band brought even just during their band practice. I would hire Downbeat to play at our next event without question. I was beyond pleased with their service and professionalism.