We make the music that makes the event come alive!
Tri-State Area, Westchester, Long Island, Putnam,NYC, NJ,CT
Service area
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
FDR DRIVE is considered to be one of the absolute best live wedding bands in the tri-state area. We cover a wide variety of music from the 60's to present. Anything from Top 40, Hip Hop, Wedding Standards, R&B, Motown, Classic Rock, Disco, Freestyle, etc. We will have your guests dancing ALL NIGHT LONG! We will exceed every expectation for your wedding, corporate event or private party. We have the most talented, versatile vocalists backed up by one of the tightest bands around. We are not your typical wedding band! Have us at your event and let the party begin!
Asian-owned, Black-owned, Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, Native American-owned, Pacific Islander-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business
Details
Instruments
Guitar
Keyboard
Organ
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Country
Dance
Disco
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.038 reviews
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FDR Drive was praised as an energetic, talented wedding band that kept the dance floor packed all night. They were professional, communicative, and learned ceremony and special songs, even accommodating traditions like the mezinke and tarantella. Guests highly recommended them and said their performance made the wedding unforgettable.Review photos
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Amelia K
5.0
10/24/2024
I cannot say enough about FDR Drive! First and foremost, Neal the band leader was super pleasant to work with. He was super accommodating to the music my husband and I wanted playe...
d, along with all of our specialty songs, starting from the ceremony, cocktail hour to our reception. The band was amazing. Each song was better than the next! The singers were very energetic and made sure my guest were dancing all night! I would highly recommend this band!
Adriana D
5.0
9/09/2024
FDR was the highlight of our wedding! They had the dance floor going all night with one song after another seamlessly, non-stop. Great communication right up the wedding day, easy ...
to work with. Besides the Reception they even provided the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Thank you Fdr Drive!
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Rachel J
5.0
9/06/2024
Oh what a night! Thank you so much for such an amazing job you guys did. The horah was awesome and I appreciate the effort of learning the mezinkeh which is a special tradition tha...
t you executed perfectly! My guests had so much fun and still talk about how good the band was. Neal spent a lot of time beforehand, making sure he knew exactly what my husband and I wanted out of the night—very thorough! Wedding planning was way more stressful than I had anticipated but I never had a stress about FDR Drive Band. Thank you guys!
Kristen L
5.0
8/15/2024
FDR Drive Band is very talented and we can’t recommended them enough. We heard compliments from many of our guests and Neal was great to work with leading up to our wedding. The ke...
yboardist during our ceremony and cocktail hour was amazing (and learned all of our ceremony songs) and the band had the dance floor going all night. The saxophonist was a great addition to our reception. FDR Drive also learned our first dance song and played it beautifully. Thank you!
Dan C
5.0
7/11/2024
FDR Drive made our wedding day absolutely amazing! Could not have asked for a better experience from start to finish. Diligent planning ahead of the wedding, keyboard during the ce...
remony was beautiful, and an awesome combination of songs during the reception - all the musicians are great. Really nice to hear all the guests comment about the band afterwards. Neil is a great guy, easy to work with, and really helpful through the whole wedding process. Totally recommend them!
Sarah S
5.0
10/12/2023
We got married 10/7/23 and were beyond happpy with FDR Drive! They went above and beyond the whole process and were absolutely amazing! They had the whole wedding on the dance floo...
r the entire night. I cannot recommend FDR Drive enough and will definitely be booking them for any future events!
Gabriella S
5.0
9/24/2023
WOW!!!! Just wow!!! I must admit when I first starting planning my wedding I DID NOT want a band, my dad really pushed for it.
The day after my wedding, I went and thanked my dad...
for pushing for FDR DRIVE! EVERY SINGLE PERSON WAS DANCING FROM START TO FINISH! Everyone complimented them, everyone wanted their card!! They were absolutely amazing!
So easy and professional to work with! They did everything they possibly could to make our day perfect! They worked seamlessly with. My grandmother played the tarantella with them and they rocked the house together! I wish I could give them 1000000000 stars. Because they deserve it!!! Amazing guys! Thank you!
Vanessa C
5.0
9/06/2023
FDR was awesome at our wedding this past weekend! From first introduction with Neal, working together was professional and seamless. The band did amazing, learning our first dance ...
songs and provided great music entertainment all night long. It was the best performance of "Shout" I have ever experienced and the whole band is extremely talented. You will not regret hiring FDR Drive as your wedding band!
Isolina S
5.0
5/30/2023
Neal goes above and beyond. The singers as well. Jennifer Mc the night and made it super magical. I wish I could relieve this day all over again!
Frank M
5.0
5/18/2023
Neal is a true professional and a gentleman! Amazing band, our wedding was unforgettable!
Denise F
5.0
5/12/2023
Absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. The care and preparation of the band before the wedding made the music even
more amazing! Their effort and easy nature helped us achie...
ve exactly what we wanted... a once in a lifetime dance party!!! We have received endless compliments from our guests. I don't believe the band even took a breath between songs. The dance floor was packed all night. We would like to thank FDR Drive for their talent, professionalism and entertainment. If you are planning a wedding, you should definitely HIRE them now before your date gets booked and you miss out
Michele L
5.0
10/19/2022
It was so important for me that everybody was always dancing through the night and we were overjoyed to see everyone singing along and dancing to every song. FDR Drive Band was a ...
pleasure to work with. Super accommodating and easy to collaborate with. For any occasion, I would want my live entertainment to be FDR Drive Band.
Taylor M
5.0
10/11/2022
Having FDR Drive band as our wedding band was one of the best decisions we made!!! They were an absolute hit! Neil was amazing to work with. Always checking in to make sure we felt...
right about the music selections, flow of the evening, etc. The band ensured the dance floor was never quiet. Members of the band came off stage to interact with guests and really brought the energy!! Best moment of the night was the band singing Mr. Brightside! Truly an exceptional band and group of people!! You will not regret booking them as your wedding band!
Alexandra K
5.0
9/26/2022
FDR Drive Band was the PERFECT wedding band! Neal worked with us throughout our planning process, always was available to talk on the phone or meet in person and made sure the ban...
d could perform every song we wanted. On the day of the wedding, the actual performance by the band was incredible. We are happy to give them our strongest review and recommend them to anyone planning a wedding. They are the best!
Kate F
5.0
9/19/2022
We could not recommend FDR Drive enough! We went to a wedding a couple years ago where FDR Drive was the band and had such an amazing time we knew we had to book them for our weddi...
ng. They were one of the first vendors we booked and it turned out to be one of, if not the, best decision we made for our big day. FDR Drive was absolutely incredible and couldn't have been more perfect. They had everyone, of all ages, up and dancing the entire reception. Countless guests came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how amazing the band was and how much fun they had. They played such a good variety of songs. FDR Drive also provided instrumentals for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They were so professional and easy to work with leading up to the wedding. If you are looking for a wedding band to put on an amazing and energetic party you and your guests will never forget, look no further!
Kristin D
5.0
9/19/2022
Neal and the band are so fun and great to work with! They had everyone from my 2 year old niece to my 90 year old great aunt dancing ! Hire them!
Molly K
5.0
8/20/2022
FDR Drive was the hit of our wedding last weekend. Everyone was on the dance floor all night and we have been hearing rave reviews from all of our guests. They will do whatever it ...
takes to help make your day special! Just do yourself a favor and book them!
Stacey O
5.0
7/19/2022
FDR Drive is absolutely amazing! They made our daughter’s wedding incredibly fun and festive! People danced all night! They can play anything and really coordinate with you.
Marina P
5.0
6/11/2022
FDR Drive Band was such a special part of our wedding celebration! We’re so glad we had the opportunity to have them at our wedding. They had all of our guest up and dancing throug...
hout the night! Their musical talent is outstanding! Working together with Neal was always easy as he went out of his way to accommodate all of our requests. He even sent us a recording of our wedding song so that we could practice our first dance! We can’t recommend them enough!
Nancy F
5.0
6/05/2022
FDR did was awesome at our wedding! They were great from start to end. They nailed all of our requested songs. Very easy to work with, amazing singers. I highly recommend them!
Daniel S
5.0
5/26/2022
FDR Drive band really made our special day spectacular! They were very professional and easy to work with. Everyone had a great time. Highly recommend booking them!
Michaela F
5.0
3/13/2022
FDR Drive Band is the best band in Westchester. They are incredibly professional and worth every penny. The entire reception had a blast and couldn't stop raving about them. I h...
ighly, highly recommend them.
Stephanie G
5.0
2/26/2022
Dear Neal and the members of FDR DRIVE,
Thank you so much for the outstanding job you did at our wedding. You were absolutely amazing!! Our guests cannot stop talking about how aw...
esome the band was. You truly helped to make our wedding day perfect. I appreciate all the time and energy you put into making our first dance so perfect and memorable for us.
laura W
5.0
10/11/2021
Saying that this band is amazing is an understatement! My wedding guests danced all night and requested “one more song!” So much fun, you can’t go wrong. Neal was easy to work with...
and very adaptive…we’re very happy with our choice.
Response from FDR Drive Band on 10/12/2021
Thank you so much, it was our pleasure performing for you! Congratulations and good luck!
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Neal
John C
5.0
8/22/2021
Our band FDR Drive was excellent!!! We initially went to see a number of bands for our Wedding reception and once we saw the FDR Drive band perform at the Malibu Beach Club, we kn...
ew they were the band we wanted. Neal, the band manager, was always in contact with us and paid extra attention to the form we sent him with all of the wedding information and song selections. We had a 10-piece band. Both singers were outstanding! Our guests raved about how great the band was. In fact, some people were considering using them for future events. We also did a preformed dance for our first dance and Neal made sure the band practiced several times so the rhythm and tempo would be perfect to match the moves. Neal, came over to us during the reception to make sure everything was up to par. A fantastic band for any event!!
Christina M
5.0
8/18/2021
We had to postpone our wedding, like everyone, due to COVID
and make a lot of changes. But the one thing we were certain of
was to have FDR Drive Band be our source of entertainme...
nt. And we are so happy that we did. They are an amazing, talented group of musicians and our night couldn't have gone any smoother due to their professionalism and energy. We have received so many compliments and our wedding was a
great success!!!!
Nicole L
5.0
7/14/2021
FDR Drive was AMAZING! They are so easy to work with and their energy was high and fun the entire time! Their lead singers really know how to get the crowd going and keep them danc...
ing all night long-not to mention they are SUPER TALENTED in what they can sing and how they sing songs. One thing we loved about FDR was their ability to learn our first dance song the way we wanted. We thought it needed to be the record only for us to connect with it, but they learned it so close to the record that we loved, that it felt even more special because it was custom, live and tailored to us. I would recommend FDR Drive to any couple looking for a Wedding Band that can learn different songs quickly, be fun and entertaining & are super easy and flexible to work with throughout the wedding planning process.
Sarah R
5.0
6/02/2021
Like so many other couples, covid made planning our wedding super stressful and we had to make tons of adjustments to our plans but Neal made booking out entertainment a total bree...
ze. Not only that but FDR Drive made our wedding SO MUCH FUN. Hands down the best money we spent on a vendor. I can not recommend them enough. My husband and I were lucky to book them and our guests are still talking about our amazing band!
Andrea M
5.0
4/11/2021
Our wedding plans went out the window due to covid, and I wasn't very optimistic with the changes we'd made. Fortunately, we were able to get in touch with FDR Drive to play our sm...
all, immediate family only, last minute wedding. They made the whole day worth all of the aggravation we went through for the past year. Super professional, accommodating, and TALENTED group of people - love this band!
Giuliana A
5.0
4/09/2021
If you're looking for a band that feels like family and sounds like heaven, look no further. FDR Drive came into my life through a number of twice removed "connections", and ended...
up staying for the long haul. With two canceled wedding dates, four potential locations, and a lot of requests, this band stayed loyal to us through the end. In fact, the manager, Neal, was the one who ended up finding our wedding vendor once and for all. He called us up with a suggestion, when he knew we were feeling like nothing would make the day happen. It was the best day of our lives, and FDR was a major part in that. The singers are so talented, fun, and engage the crowd in a way that had everyone on their feet the entire night (you should see the pictures). They were invested in giving us the day we had always dreamed of and they succeeded tenfold. We will surely be FDR "groupies" for life!
Alyssa M
5.0
10/05/2020
There is not a single thing my husband and I, or anyone for that matter could possible say negatively about FDR. We saw this band numerous time prior to our wedding, and fell in lo...
ve. When it came time to plan our wedding we knew there was no other band we wanted. If you are in the market for a live band, wedding or any event, you’d be a fool not to book FDR. Neil and the rest of the band are the most accommodating group of professionals we have ever encountered. If their extensive library of song isn’t enough they will happily learn any song you need. Which is exactly what they did for our wedding song, plus another song from the same artist as a surprise for us.
With COVID changing plans for most marriages we changed our venues and plans. From a high end winery upstate, to a local intimate restaurant Neil was on board from start to finish, and was right beside us through every change. Making sure to follow up so I wasn’t forgetting any steps. Days after the wedding, guests are still raving the night, specifically FDR.
Brittany R
5.0
8/20/2020
I had such a great experience with FDR Drive Band! Not only is the band a blast to watch, they really know how to get everyone off their feet and dancing! We enjoyed watching them ...
a few times leading up to what was supposed to be our wedding. Neal went above and beyond from the first time we met. He reserved a table for us at a packed out bar so we can be front and center. On breaks some of the band members came over to meet and talk with us. Neal was great with getting paperwork sent out promptly, answering text/calls at almost any time of day and accommodating us in any way he could. He made this a seamless pleasant process. Unfortunately due to COVID 19 we decided not to go through with our wedding. Neal was amazing to deal with. He was so understanding and compassionate towards us. He was able to issue us a full refund of our deposit. Dealing with Neal and FDR Drive Band was an absolute pleasure and I definitely would recommend working with them!
Matthew O
5.0
1/27/2020
Highly recommend FDR for your affair. They play a wide variety of contemporary and classic dance music to your personal liking, needs and style to help make your party a great suc...
cess. They set the right mood and get your guests up dancing and partying.
Samantha B
5.0
11/30/2019
Such an amazing band and beautifully played music! Neal made it easy to work with and was SO accommodating of what we wanted and envisioned our wedding to be. We had both a band an...
d a DJ and it worked out so well! The communication during the wedding between both vendors was amazing! If you are debating having a band for your wedding DO IT! You will not regret going with FDR. There music accommodates all ages and really gets the crowd dancing
Kimberly J
5.0
8/12/2019
I am so happy we went with FDR Drive Band for our wedding! They were amazing from start to finish. They provided music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception! They took ...
care of any sound needs, they made sure to have all the details to announce all of our wedding party correctly, and best of all, they played amazing music! All of our guests raved about FDR Drive band and the dance floor was packed the entire night! Neal was great to work with before the wedding, constantly telling me that they were going to make the day perfect, and they did! They even learned new songs that were some of me and my husbands favorites! I cannot recommend them enough for your wedding!
Response from FDR Drive Band on 11/30/2019
Thank you Samantha and John! We had a great time performing for you. It was an amazing wed...
ding!
Danielle S
5.0
5/28/2018
Our wedding would not have been nearly as amazing without FDR Drive. They made everything easy and hassle free, and the music was hands down phenomenal throughout the entire night....
We had so many compliments on the band. The band provided the music for the ceremony, the cocktail hour and for the reception. Thoughtout the entire planning phase and wedding, Neil and the band was absolutely professional and did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend FDR drive!
Jessica D
5.0
8/01/2016
Booking FDR Drive Band for our wedding was the best thing we did! Throughout the planning process, Neal was always available to discuss what we wanted and make any changes. We chos...
e for the band to play a recording during cocktail hour and play live music throughout the reception. Even though we didn't have them play during the ceremony, they happily provided our officiant with a personal mic to use. The MC checked in with us throughout the night, keeping us in the loop about what was coming up. The music they played was FANTASTIC! Everyone raved about how wonderful they were. Our guests were on their feet the whole night! Booking this band for your wedding is a guaranteed good decision!
Jackie B
5.0
5/22/2016
If you book FDR drive, you will not regret it! They are total pros and such a great wedding band. We had seen them once at a friend’s wedding in the area, and we knew we had to hav...
e them at ours. We requested mostly top 40 music with no group dances, and just let them do their thing. Our guests loved them and had a blast. They do a great job of interacting with the crowd just the right amount. Each band member is more lovely and talented than the next. Neil was in touch with me throughout the planning process, and also coordinated with the venue. He was a great MC throughout the night and kept things running smoothly. Thank you FDR Drive!
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