High Energy Live Music To Pack Your Dance Floor
Performing throughout the Southeast!
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Richard
MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Emerald Empire are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Greg Allman, Janelle Monae, Jay Z, Martina McBride, and Stevie Wonder, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.
Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!
We also offer Photo & Video services!
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Event Lighting Services
Elevate your event with our full range of customizable lighting options for every occasion. We offer room lighting to highlight your venue, cake lights, elegant uplighting, custom gobos with monograms, images, or designs, and stage and band lighting to keep your guests dancing all night long! Visit our website and make an inquiry to learn more. Plus! Get 10% Off our basic lighting package when you add it to your band booking. *T&C's Apply
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Instruments
Accordion
Bagpipes
Banjo
Bugle
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
Guitar
Harmonica
Harp
Keyboard
Mandolin
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
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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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0323 reviews
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Emerald Empire Band received rave reviews from multiple wedding guests for their exceptional live music performance at various weddings. The band was highly praised for their professionalism, energy, talent, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night long. Reviewers highlighted the band's personalized setlist, seamless communication during planning, and ability to create an unforgettable experience for wedding guests. Overall, Emerald Empire Band was described as a game-changer and a top choice for elevating the wedding experience with their incredible music and engaging performance.Review photos
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Jane G
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5.0
7/18/2024
Emerald Empire was a dream to work with and really, quite honestly, MADE my daughter's wedding reception. One week later she was still receiving messages from guests - who had never heard such a great band or seen so many people on the dance floor for The Whole Night. We cannot recommend them highly enough. One tip - the brass players pushed it over the top! 8 pieces - including a trumpet, sax, and trombone. Just incredible! Say, "YES!"
Angela S
5.0
10/25/2024
Great live music & DJ!!
Any questions?
Emily W
5.0
9/05/2024
We had the absolute pleasure of having Emerald Empire play at our wedding in Asheville, NC and they were simply phenomenal! They set the tone during our ceremony with a beautiful piano performance. From there, the band carried the night with a perfectly curated setlist that flowed seamlessly and matched the energy of our guests.
One of the highlights was when they played our first dance song, Fade into You by Mazzy Star. It was so special to us! They really took our preferences into account, which made the night feel so personal and unique. The dance floor was packed all night, and when the crowd chanted for one more song, they delivered an unforgettable encore that took the night to another level.
Their talent and professionalism made our wedding truly magical. We had the time of our lives, and our guests are still raving about how much fun they had. If you're looking for a band that will elevate your wedding, look no further. These musicians are incredibly talented, and they know how to create an unforgettable experience!
Hunter R
5.0
8/28/2024
We knew really early in planning our wedding that we wanted live music instead of a DJ. Both of us are musicians and really love live music, so it was a no-brainer. We have a couple of friends who play with Emerald Empire in other states, so we knew that they were a good-quality group. We opted to have singers and horns, and we were so impressed with their talent. There’s nothing that will get people out on the dance floor like a live band, so we highly recommend Emerald Empire. They are one of the reasons why our wedding was so much fun, and you will not regret hiring them!
Kathy E
5.0
6/23/2024
We loved having Emerald Empire Band perform at my daughter's wedding. They were patient, professional and very responsive during the planning. They sounded great while preforming, knew all the requested songs and had fun, positive attitudes! We highly recommend this fun band!
Cayla C
5.0
4/28/2024
Emerald Empire Band was absolutely amazing on our wedding day! They truly kept the crowd on the dance floor throughout the whole reception. We recently got married at Boxwood Estates and the vendor team there even raved about Emerald Empire!!I am still hearing excellent things from our guests about the band and how much fun they had. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. I highly recommend Emerald Empire Band to EVERYONE!!! :)
Julie B
5.0
3/09/2024
Emerald Empire Band was incredible!! I could not have asked for a better experience all around! Highly recommend!!
Katie B
5.0
9/21/2023
Thank you to Rashad and the entire Emerald Empire Band team for making our wedding a day to remember! Rashad was great to work with throughout the planning process and was always very responsive. The band on the day of our wedding was truly incredible. Our only regret is not having a longer reception because we had such a great time dancing and singing. The band was a super important vendor to us, and Emerald Empire Band gave us exactly what we were looking for. Thank you so much!
Laura B
5.0
7/10/2023
The Emerald Empire performed at my June wedding and were amazing. We hired a 5 piece band due to constraints on space at our venue, but the band was just as energetic and amazing -sounding as a 12 piece band. They were so talented and played amazing songs that were all hits - there wasn't one song where the dance floor cleared all night! They truly made the reception a party, and I'll forever remember dancing all night with my loved ones. Special shout out to the manager/coordinator Fran for all her help in planning behind the scenes leading up to the big day.
Maggie H
5.0
6/06/2023
Absolute game changer. This band is phenomenal. Made the entire wedding reception so great. Would hire them over and over and over. Can't say enough good things!!!
Ashley F
5.0
6/04/2023
We booked the Emerald Empire Band to play at our wedding reception in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We booked a six-piece band, and we're so thrilled with our decision! Our producer, and the band's planning portal made organizing everything so easy! The band knows a staggeringly wide variety of music, and they were able to match our taste and play specific songs we selected for our first dance/father-daughter dance. We had a smaller wedding, but the band still had folks dancing all night!
Brooke P
5.0
6/01/2023
Great experience from start to finish. Rashad was super-professional, easy to work with, and made what turned out to be a game-changing recommendation for our cocktail hour music! Totally shifted/elevated the vibe and put guests in a party mood!
Meagan B
5.0
1/21/2023
You will not regret emerald empire band!! That was the #1 best decision we ever made for our wedding!!!
Caroline N
5.0
1/12/2023
We cannot thank Emerald Empire Band enough for such an unforgettable night! We had a pianist and guitarist at the ceremony, a jazz trio for cocktail hour, and a 5 piece band for the reception. While we did provide preferred music genres for the reception, the individual song selections the band made were perfection. Our family and friends were tearing up the dance floor all night long. We did a private last dance with the band playing and it ended up being more special than our first dance. Cannot recommend them enough!
Coartney J
5.0
1/02/2023
FANTASTIC band!!
Katie S
5.0
12/10/2022
Booking Emerald Empire Band was probably my favorite decision out of the whole wedding planning process. From the planning calls beforehand with CJ to the actual event itself, Emerald Empire Band went above and beyond. Our guests were on the dance floor the entire night, which is exactly what we wanted! They also did an amazing job performing our song requests for father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, and last dance, which spanned a wide variety of music genres. I can't thank you all enough for being part of our wedding day!
Kailyn M
5.0
11/27/2022
Emerald Empire played at two other weddings of my family and/or close friends in the past and we knew we wanted them as soon as we saw them. They are fun, talented, interactive with the crowd, punctual, professional, and considerate. I couldn’t have picked a better band for our big day!
Amber N
5.0
11/18/2022
I don't even know how to put into words how great they are. Professional/ kind/ and brought the HOUSE DOWN. We wanted to have fun.. they understood the assignment and not only let us make it our own but just were absolutely incredible. All of our guests are still talking about them. They are ROCKSTARS.
Kim W
5.0
10/22/2022
The band delivered! They had us all on the dance floor the whole time and our MC was polished, professional and smooth. All of the audio equipment and music they provided for the outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner under the tent and dancing inside the was flawless. We simply couldn't ask for more, and our guests raved about what a great time they had. Thank you for making the wedding everything we imagined!
Lynn B
5.0
8/14/2022
The Emperial Empire Band was awesome from beginning to end. I spoke with Fran several times with questions , and every single time she answered them promptly and was very professional. I highly recommend this band for any event you have. We had them for our daughters wedding. All our guests were on the floor dancing having a wonderful time.
Jenna B
5.0
7/05/2022
Excellent experience from beginning to end. Could not have been more happy.
Angela C
5.0
6/24/2022
The band is very fun and engaging. They are musically very talented. It was very easy to work with them. And everything went perfectly.
Emily B
5.0
6/02/2022
Hire Emerald Empire Band right now - you will not regret it! I was hesitant to book for my wedding closer to Raleigh since they are based in Atlanta, but the entire process could not have been more smooth. We worked with CJ and he pulled together the most perfect band for our wedding. They were so interactive and really engaged the guests. Our guests spent the whole night on the dance floor and we were so sad for it to end.
Richard H
5.0
3/15/2022
This band Was the bomb!! we had a jazz trio for cocktail hour & a 5-7 person band for reception, all the guests loved them, most if not all of the band members we dancing and singing in the crowd with all of us they really felt like family the were the highlight of the night , if you debating to choose them or a DJ look not further because they did that too they as worth every penny! We’re tempted to throw another party just to book them again
Erin K
5.0
1/31/2022
WOW Emerald Empire Band literally rocked it. We booked them based off their awesome reviews and they more than lived up to the hype. They made planning super smooth: they have a web document where you can organize and plan EVERYTHING - type A personalities look no further! And I am still, months later, hearing from friends and family about how much they loved the band that night - "it was like being at an actual concert!" is the usual sentiment. Besides being fantastic, incredibly talented musicians, they were also just really, really nice people. We truly enjoyed having them at our wedding and could not have asked for a better group of musicians to rock out with all night :)
Ana F
5.0
1/25/2022
Amazing! 1000000% recommend Emerald Empire! From our first interaction with them to our last on our wedding night. Our guests still rave about how amazing the band was! They handled logistics and communication so easily and as a Covid affected wedding, they were so understanding and willing to work with us even if it meant multiple postponements. My sister and her husband are musicians and they could not stop talking about the band and how great they were! Thank you so so much for everything!
Caitlin P
5.0
11/19/2021
We hired Emerald Empire for an acoustic duo for the ceremony and cocktail hour at our wedding. I had a few songs that were special requests, and they more than exceeded my expectations! It was romantic and beautiful. I would definitely recommend them!
Emily C
5.0
11/18/2021
We loved working with Larissa and the rest of the Emerald Empire Band! Larissa made everything super easy with communication and timelines. We were admittedly nervous because we wouldn't be able to see them perform live due to Covid, but we were soooo happy with how everything turned out! We hired the 6 piece band with the lighting and MC package. We also had 3 of the band play jazz music during our cocktail hour. Everything went smoothly and they did a perfect job MCing. We have gotten so many compliments on the band and how fun they made the reception! I loved all their song choices and they were able to keep the dance floor full for the entire time!
Alex O
5.0
11/14/2021
Stop now. You are done searching for the right band for your wedding. This band is simple the best in the business. We expected them to be good, we didn't expect how absolutely incredible they were. Also, splurge for the extra horns. They're worth it.
Kathryn C
5.0
11/06/2021
Derrick and the entire Emerald Empire Band out of Asheville definitely delivered the energy, talent and tunes at our recent postponed wedding reception! The process of changing our event date due to COVID was made seamless with help of Derrick. The song choices, both those my husband and I requested, as well as the ones suggested by the band were perfection! Everyone on the dance floor had a great time, and I even saw those who consider themselves wallflowers dancing! Would definitely recommend hiring Emerald Empire Band for your next event!
Natalie B
5.0
11/05/2021
Emerald Empire Band was one of the highlights of our entire reception. My husband and I wanted a live band, and we were so impressed with their professionalism and performance. They played all the music we love and kept the party going! Their band manager Derrick made the planning process a breeze. Highly recommend!
Samantha M
5.0
10/10/2021
We had such a great experience with Emerald Empire Band! Fran was very accommodating from the very start and she did a great job making sure we had everything we needed. She even helped me with aspects of our wedding day I had not thought of. The band was able to learn a few special songs that we requested, including a new song for our first dance. They played all of our favorite tunes and they were so much fun! Our guests weren’t huge get-up-and-dance people (older crowd problems), but they did tell us how much they enjoyed listening to them! We can’t say enough good things and we highly recommend!
Reid V
5.0
10/02/2021
Big fans. Can't say enough good things. All our guests complimented us on the band. They made our wedding a blast! Fran and team were great. Totally worth it. Stop searching and just book them today!
Mark H
5.0
7/20/2021
Excellent Band. Great musicians. Exceptional service from initial inquiry to the end of the evening. I would highly recommend Emerald Empire Band!
Vendor response 08/20/2021
Thank you so much, Mark! We really appreciate it. Congratulations on your big day!
Alexandra L
5.0
6/14/2021
We were recommended to Emerald Empire by our wedding planner since we didn’t want a DJ and were looking for a live band for our wedding. After looking through EE’s website and listening to their sample music, we then spoke with CJ who walked us through all of his services, pricing, and details. Everything from the contract to the payments, and planning page were all done online and it was all incredibly organized. About 2 weeks before our event, CJ called to go through all of the details with us to make sure everything was perfect. And when it came to the day of our wedding, it was. The small 2 piece band that were hired was so incredible, that saying anything less was an understatement. All of our guests came up to us during the reception and said, “WOW the band sounds so good!” We were so happy and so impressed by Emerald Empire’s services and would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. If you’re considering using them for your wedding, don’t even think about another band, just hire EE, you won’t regret it.
Christina G
5.0
5/30/2021
This band is the best!! They kept everyone on their feet and we had a blast! Thank you for making our wedding reception the celebration we always wanted!
Amanda J
5.0
11/25/2019
I cannot say enough great things about Emerald Empire. We have had more compliments than I can count about how fun they were and what an incredible job they did and several folks asked for their name so they could inquire for various bookings. They kept the dance floor packed, did a great job reading the room and also were so cool and supportive with us including a particular game in our reception. Having a reception where our guests and family had a good time was so important to us, and it was such a joy to see the fun everyone was having. Even my mom (who broke her arm a month before the wedding) was dancing with my dad! I would highly recommend Emerald Empire Band!
Rene C
5.0
10/12/2019
Best wedding band ever! Highly highly recommend them. From the moment I booked them to the days before the wedding and day of the wedding this band was spot on with everything we needed and requested. So easy to work with! There was regular communication throughout the planning and they went over and beyond to make sure our song requests were met. I cannot day enough good things about this band. It was everything we hoped for and much more! Thank you Emerald Empire Band for helping us make the night for our daughter perfect and everything they had hoped for and dreamed of!!!
Bill B
5.0
2/16/2019
We could not have been happier with Andrew and the Emerald Empire Band. We wanted our son's wedding to be a great celebration and a great party they were an excellent choice. All the musicians were top notch and the performance was spectacular. We had so many guests comment about how great the band was and the dance floor was packed from the first song to the last. It was a great time!
Kate G
5.0
10/30/2018
Ridiculously amazing!!! They were so lovely and easy to work with beforehand! Our guests kept coming up to us the entire reception asking where we found them and saying how amazing and fun they are!
Caitlin W
5.0
10/29/2018
Talk about party starters!! I can keep this short and sweet - Emerald Empire Band me our demanding music needs and then some and kept the dance party going all night. Look no further!
Bailey L
1.0
10/29/2018
There was an issue with communication as the band was hard to get in touch with; however, we could have moved past that if our first dance hadn't been ruined. It was recommended to us that if we had a favorite version of our first dance song, that the band not play it themselves, but rather the recording. We decided to go with the recording of Otis Redding's "That's How Strong My Love Is" as we had taken dance lessons and loved the song. Unfortunately the wrong version of the song was played. While none of our guests knew it was the wrong song, it was devastating to us as now we will never think fondly of our first dance.
Fortunately, the rest of the music that the band played was great, and most people were on the dance floor. My husband and I just can't get past the first dance issue though and can never recommend this band to any recently engaged friends.
Vendor response 12/06/2018
Hi Bailey, thank you for your feedback. As I mentioned on the night, I am so so sorry abou...
t the first dance mix up. It was an honest mistake and I'm truly sorry that it affected your night. Unfortunately, I just hit the wrong song on the iPod and noticed about 10 seconds in that it was the wrong version. I realize now that I should have stopped the song right away and started with the Otis Redding version, but panicked in the moment as I've never had that happen before. I will definitely use this as a learning experience. I am happy that your guests had such a great time, but I can't apologize enough for the first dance. Wishing you and Erich all the best. - Josh
Brooks M
5.0
10/29/2018
Decided to go with EE for our 175 person outdoor wedding and they were AWESOME! They ended up doing ceremony music, cocktail hour, and reception for us. I picked them based on reviews, and also after seeing their song lists and realizing that they matched our style pretty well. Specifically, we wanted a lot of R&B/Funk and not as much cheesy "Cupid Shuffle"/"All the Single Ladies" kinda stuff. The communication process with Richard was great - he was always available to answer questions but not too pushy - and that really helped alleviate a lot of wedding stress. The online form/website that they use is very easy to-to-use as well. I was nervous about the musicians because I know Emerald Empire is a group of musicians, and not just a single band, so there's a chance that they may not have played as much together...but that certainly wasn't the case with our group! They were VERY tight and the transitions between songs was great. They read the room well too and lowered it down when folks weren't dancing and picked it up when folks got back on the floor. A lot of our guests mentioned how amazing the music was!
Francesco Ria R
5.0
10/29/2018
Great musicians! We were very happy with our choice and all our guests were absolutely in love with the music.
Jodi N
5.0
10/29/2018
If you want a packed dance floor, then this is the band for you. EEB was super easy to work with; we visited them during one of their showcase events and knew they would be a good fit for my daughter's wedding. Kelly was fantastic to work with; he was very responsive with any questions and great during our planning phone calls as far as ideas and suggestions to make the reception run smoothly. They also provided emcee services and did our ceremony music which was a guitar and a bass. It was so nice to only have to deal with one vendor. We hired a 6 piece band for the reception and were so pleased. Everyone danced the night away. EEB was super fun; you won't be disappointed.
Preston P
5.0
10/25/2018
Emerald Empire Band was perfect for our wedding. Kelly was great to work with leading up to the big day - very responsive and extremely helpful in planning out the entire night. Bianca and Stefan were amazing, wouldn’t have changed anything. Also very well priced! Highly recommend
Kelly K
5.0
10/23/2018
Emerald Empire Band was a dream to work with for our wedding entertainment. Mike and his team were incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the entire planning process. I had some things I wanted to customize as my date was approaching (ceremony AV, cocktail hour playlist, etc), and Emerald Empire Band gave me the flexibility and guidance to do these things without any extra stress. The day of the wedding, they were on time and so professional..not to mention amazingly talented! They listened to exactly what types of music we wanted, and made it so none of our guests left the dance floor the entire evening! I can't even tell you how many compliments we received from our guests on what a great band we had--I would highly recommend Emerald Empire Band to anyone looking for an amazing wedding entertainment with great value in the Charleston area!
Jane D
5.0
10/22/2018
FABULOUS dance band! Great concept. Organizing the band "à la carte" saved us money, too. We couldn't have been happier.
Michael R
5.0
10/20/2018
Ansley and her fellow musicians were nothing short of amazing. Pre-wedding consultation on playlist, set-up etc was extremely helpful. The night of the event was fantastic. MC was spot on and really made the evening special from the introduction of the wedding party, through the traditional dances to the sing along at the end. Playlist was perfect for the audience and kept the party moving. Every guest who has spoken to me since has mentioned the quality and performance of the band.
Meredith D
5.0
10/20/2018
Emerald Empire was a blast! Our guests loved them!!! They sounded amazing and were such a good time. Their musical talents and DJ skills made our reception so unforgettable! So glad we booked them!
Bobbi R
5.0
10/18/2018
Holy Guacamole!! Emerald Empire was seriously THE BEST. Everyone had the best time on the dance floor because of the band. Each one of them were extremely talented and together they were fantastic. It didn’t matter what they played, they killed it!
Jessica R
5.0
10/17/2018
The Emerald Empire Band was amazing. They kept the energy up all night long and everyone was dancing and having fun. I keep getting compliments from the guests who said it was the party of the year and that the band was AMAZING. They played all the songs we wanted to hear and had a good mix of other songs. The grooms family does a special dance to Shout and we made sure that they played that at a good time in the evening when everyone was good and buzzed. We had a string trio during the ceremony (who were amazing) and then during cocktail hour more musicians (which I didn't hear because I was taking pictures and with the groom) and then the band during the reception.. I was blown away an amazed and keep thinking back to the day. THANK YOU GUYS. I would highly recommend for any event.
Ashley O
5.0
10/14/2018
The Emerald Empire band knocked it out of the park!! My family enjoyed the vast array of music selection & communication with them was seamless. They sounded fantastic and the price was affordable!
David B
5.0
10/13/2018
The could not have been any better. Everyone was dancing the entire night and the jazz trio we used for the cocktail hour was a fantastic value and added to the evening.
Cate S
5.0
10/12/2018
Emerald Empire was amazing!!! They sounded so great and kept the energy level high all night long, they even managed to fit in some of our unique special requests!!! So many of my guests commented on how much they loved our band. Mike (the manager) was also very easy to work with. We couldn't have been happier!
Ashton H
5.0
10/11/2018
These guys put on one helleva show! We used Emerald Empire Band for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and they had our guests entertained the whole time. Everyone has been raving about them ever since our special day. Mike and team were great to work with and even helped with making logistical decisions for my grandpa who sang during our ceremony. We cannot say enough about how awesome Emerald Empire Band was!
Hanna B
5.0
10/09/2018
Our experience with Emerald Empire Band from start to finish was incredible! We attended a showcase by them and booked shortly after. Our wedding was at a venue the band had not played at and they arrived early to check out the space and set up. We got compliments all night, the dance floor was filled and a friend even booked our exact band for their future wedding this year!! Richard was incredibly organized and checked with us before the wedding to make sure the ideas of the band matched ours. They even learned our first dance and performed it instead of using the recorded version. We added 2 horns and I would highly recommended. Thank you so much Emerald Empire Band, such a great time!!!
Haley K
5.0
10/06/2018
The band was one of the most important things to me for our wedding. We went and saw Emerald Empire Band play at a local bar and were definitely impressed. You can customize the size of the band that fits in your budget (which was also a huge plus!) They were so organized when I reached out to book, which was one of the reasons that we chose them. We (and all the guests) absolutely LOVED them at our wedding. I highly recommend them!
Emily H
5.0
10/06/2018
As a wedding planner, part of my job is to recommend vendors to our couples. Emerald Empire always comes through for my clients and is at the top of our list for bands! Our September 15th couple, Jessie and James, had a wonderful wedding. The dance floor was packed all night. We highly recommend this band to all of our couples.
Lane H
5.0
10/04/2018
Emerald Empire Band is the BEST. We got a group together to attend an Atlanta showcase and even though we were getting married on Tybee and wouldn't have the same musicians, I knew immediately that we had to have Emerald Empire- my brothers and I were up dancing at the showcase! I am so glad we chose to go with them- everyone at the wedding absolutely raved about them and they had the dance floor going strong. They even let one of our close family friends jump in on a song and jam out on a flute solo!! (Full disclosure- she is a professional musician and brought her own instrument). They were easy to work with throughout the entire process and while it was definitely a splurge for our budget to go with a live band, I'm so glad we did. Everyone was PUMPED all night, and even weeks after the wedding I am still getting comments from our guests about how much they loved our band. Thank you Emerald Empire!
Barbara B
5.0
10/01/2018
The Emerald Empire Band played for our daughter's wedding on September 8, 2018. Hands down this is one of the best bands I have heard at any wedding venue. As we were planning the wedding, we started out planning to have a DJ. Then we started listening to bands and knew we had to have Emerald Empire. Ansley who handled booking the band and answering all my questions was truly a delight to work with. I received so many compliments on the band that evening and afterwards. They kept the guests energized and on the dance floor all night. The vocalists were wonderful. Guests did not want to leave ! I know people think bands are too expensive, but what we received was well worth the investment. Emerald Empire over DJ anyday!!!!
Ashley R
5.0
10/01/2018
The band kept our guests out on the dance floor until the very end. We received so much positive feedback and couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Paul T
5.0
9/29/2018
My daughter, Kelly, wanted a destination wedding in St. Simon's Island, Ga., since that has always been our families' favorite vacation spot. I assumed the responsibility for finding the band. Some internet searching led me to the Emerald Empire Band. Kelly and Stephen attended at least two of the band's "Showcase" appearances in Atlanta, and liked what they saw. The process of reserving the date and picking preferences in music could not have been any easier. I worked with Mike, and he helped me throughout the process. We ended up with an 8 piece band at what I considered a very competitive price. At the reception, they started out with a 3 piece ensemble for the cocktail hour, and the full band for the remainder of the evening. They promised to keep everyone on the dance floor, and they delivered. They were perfect with their choice of songs and they seemed to be enjoying as much as our guests. I have received unanimous praise from all 160 folks there on our choice of the band. I cannot think of one thing from beginning to end that could have been any better. I highly recommend!
Ashley F
5.0
9/29/2018
The best from beginning to end! Always very responsive, enjoyed seeing them at their showcases, and made things seamless the day of! From the beginning, a good band was at the top of our list and we couldn’t have asked for anything better :)
Katie V
5.0
9/23/2018
Emerald Empire got our party started and kept it going all night long. They mixed with the crowd and literally got everyone on their feet! We wanted a party atmosphere and BIG celebration and EE delivered just that!
Margaret D
5.0
9/22/2018
We found Emerald Empire Band by selecting "bagpipes" as a joke while searching for bands on TheKnot. I'm so glad we did! Everyone still talks about how perfect they were. We loved that they took the time to learn our first dance pick ("Wake Up" by Coheed and Cambria—not exactly a typical pick!). Book them right now if you can!
D C
5.0
9/16/2018
This band made my daughter's wedding. THEY ARE FABULOUS!!! I am picky about quality musicians, my dad and stepmom are musicians, so I know a little about that. If you are looking for a band that gets everyone dancing, having a great time and have the chops to do it, then this is the band for you. Additionally, they were professional, on time and willing to take requests. I can't think of anything they could have done better.
Maria H
5.0
9/15/2018
The Emerald Empire Band was absolutely awesome . Everyone enjoyed the music ... The band was able to keep the entire audience engaged for the whole evening!
Lauren S
5.0
9/13/2018
EVERYTHING about working with Emerald Empire Band was INCREDIBLE! For my August wedding in Nashville, we were pretty set on knowing we would use a band and started the search with fervor. After our wedding planner recommended Emerald Empire, we went to one of their showcases at South, loved their energy (even on a Monday night), filled out a form at the end of the night during their Q&A session, and the rest is history. The portal they give you access to is super easy and simple to use and really helpful in planning and communicating out your musical likes and dislikes to the band. We ended up going with a 5-piece band and a ceremony string-trio and YOU GUYS, they were so so good!! If you’re looking for people on the dance floor the entire not, you have to book Emerald Empire…I’m not kidding, our guests were dancing even to the house music when the band was taking their breaks! After we did our exit, one of our friends who recently was engaged texted us for the name of the band, hahah!
Leah M
5.0
9/10/2018
FANTASTIC BAND! My guests couldn't help but dance all night! They did our first dance song beautifully, amazing processional, GREAT hava nagilla dance, and all of the break music was perfect. They arrived early, were beyond professional, and I could not have been happier!!
Michelle C
5.0
9/09/2018
Emerald Empire Band was easy to work with and played perfectly at the wedding! Took time to learn our tastes and specific songs we wanted. Couldn’t have been happier!
Carolyn E