Franklin & Alison Music

der classics. Our guests are still talking about our band!!! Our dancefloor was PACKED the entire night. So don't even hesitate and book this band if you want an amazing night to remember!! They were definitely the highlight of our wedding.

event special for everyone. We have used them for 2 weddings (several years apart), and would recommend them without hesitation!

like to have as well as not to hear. The day of the wedding the songs that they played were none of the ones we picked or genres selected. Also, they also gave our reception venue trouble with the lack of communication and ended up "going by their own schedule" in terms of what to do when. For example, the beginning of the reception when the bridal party and the newly married couple walked out the band started playing the first dance song, which was supposed to be after the main course was served. They did sound like professional players, but for the high price tag you expect to get what you are paying for.

, but the band was so good that they had to get on the dance floor. Laraine was wonderful to work with and truly understands wedding music and how to create a great flow for guests. Keith was also a fantastic band leader and worked well with our wedding venue to make sure everything ran smoothly. Additionally, the sound technician was active the entire wedding ensuring the sound was quality throughout the entire evening. Definitely book this band if you want a fun and seamless experience!!

elebration memorial. So many of our guests commented about how great the band was.

eir roles in our intricate event program and timeline flawlessly, and were very flexible and accommodating to last minute changes. Our guests danced and enjoyed the musical experience they provided. Thanks Laraine and Keith for all you did to make our event a success and for being so great to work with :)

perfect wedding, but the easiest decision was choosing Franklin Alison Music to play at our cocktail hour and reception. From the first conversation we knew we were going to have fun! We wanted a celebration and we wanted to dance. Although we made suggestions as to the kind of music we wanted, we left it up to Keith and we were not disappointed. The dance floor was always full. They even learned our first dance song which was country. They played everything from Springsteen to Motown to Sweet Caroline. The horns were outstanding and the vocals brought the house down. Laraine had many suggestions for making our evening a success. You can’t go wrong if you book this band!

ntricate event program and timeline flawlessly and were very flexible and accommodating to last minute changes. Our guests danced and enjoyed the musical experience they provided. Thanks Laraine and Keith for all you did to make our event a success and for being so great to work with :)

helped us coordinate the flow of the reception. The band's guitarist Nero played for our ceremony and helped us select the perfect acoustic songs for the processional. Three of the band's other musicians played perfect jazz tunes during our cocktail hour. Laraine's husband Keith managed the flow of the reception during the evening and he was fabulous, always checking in with us making sure we were happy with the music. Once the band started for our reception, the dance floor was packed the entire night! Weeks after our wedding, we are still getting rave reviews from friends and family about the incredible band! I can't recommend this group of talented and genuinely wonderful people enough!

It was a party in every sense of the word enhanced by the lovely background music at the cocktail hour to the varied selection presented throughout the evening. Endless thanks to the entire band! They were perfect!!

y last song - and all of this at an outdoor venue at the end of July when it’s warm. Keith and Alison are super-responsive and easy to work with. They collaborated in selecting music - some were our favorites and some were their suggestions that aligned well with the strengths of their musicians. It turned out to be great recommendations and we could not be happier with our choice of this band. I highly recommend them.

me! Their song list was right on target for a mixed aged crowd of guests and work colleagues. Keith was friendly and accommodating during the event and Laraine was a joy to work with during all the planning. Would definitely recommend!

ed in with me many times during my reception to see if I had any requests and to ensure I was happy with everything. I asked for a specific mix up of two versions of the same song for our first dance song and they had no problem making it happen. It was amazing, everything I could have dreamed of. The guitarist for a ceremony did a great job with everything I requested. Highly recommend!!!

lay and the band even learned NEW songs we requested them to play! Laraine was professional and very experienced with planning how the big day would go! If I had a question about anything she would get back to me almost immediately. Almost everyone at the wedding were on their feet dancing and complimented us on the band and music selection. At the wedding Keith made everything go smoothly from top to bottom. If you are looking for a band who will not disappoint you need to hire Franklin and Alison Music!

ould play a mix of Top 40s and some 90s and be able to play some custom requests. But most importantly, we wanted people to DANCE! Well, our venue owner's son was getting married a few weeks after us and he suggested the band he had hired: Franklin and Alison Music. What better recommendation could there be? Laraine Alison and Keith Franklin are a married duo. Laraine manages the band and communicates with you during the prep period, and then Keith is the bandleader and works with you the day/night of the wedding. They're both a lot of fun, energetic, funny, and caring people. Laraine asked all the right questions, was flexible to work with, and very open to communication. We worked through the song list with her, told her what we DID and DIDN'T want, and asked her to play some custom numbers the band would have to learn for us. She had great feedback, and helped to provide us with a sound setup for the officiant as well as hooking us up with ceremony musicians. Midway into wedding prep, I decided to pull off a secret surprise guest for my future husband (Elvis!). The band was willing and able to work with me, Elvis, the venue to make sure we could pull the surprise off without a hitch. It was SO excellent! The cocktail hour music was elegant and classy. The night of the wedding, the Band was FANTASTIC! People danced all night, the energy was high, our opening song made everyone cry! We had the whole band including horn section (that saxophone makes a HUGE impact -- get the horn section!) and Catrice's voice is incredible -- it should be, she's a Broadway singer! Even during the wedding, people kept asking me about the band - where did you find them? they're amazing! - and after the wedding, it's one of the main things people mention when they say how fun the wedding was. Thank you so much to Franklin and Alison Music! One of my best memories of the night is jumping and dancing until I couldn't breathe anymore! It was wonderful!

art. Several of the young people told me that the 9 piece band that played at the reception was great. The band director worked with the bride and groom regarding the special arrangement of the music for their first dance. The bride played her trumpet with the band and the groom played his trombone with the band which also made the evening special . The majority of the wedding guests were music instructors, members of either the Pennsbury High School Award Winning Marching Band or the Rutgers University Marching band. The lead singer had an amazing voice. It was a great party and the band made the day along with the beautiful setting and excellent service at Hotel du Village, Bucks County PA.

er with the results. Highly recommend Franklin and Alison Music.

y. Franklin Alison Band can play anything, and I mean anything! We had a few uncommon requests, and they were able to accommodate us with no problem at all! We got married at HollyHedge Estate in New Hope on 4/13/2019, and our guests are still talking about how great the band was. I can say 100% they made our wedding; the music was awesome, and everyone was dancing all night. Keith kept everything flowing day of and made everything so easy. Do not hesitate to book Franklin & Alison!!!

ongs/type of songs we wanted them to. Everyone at my wedding (myself included) danced the entire night. The band sounded just like the original songs, I was beyond impressed. If you're looking for a great band that will have all your guests dancing, look no further.

k with in preparation for the big day. They'll make your wedding day very care-free and seamless. Thanks again, Franklin & Alison!

r timeline and really getting it down perfect to make us feel the most comfortable! Hands down the best wedding band I have seen - and ultimately used! 5 Stars.

songs for our first dance and both parent dances - truly talented and versatile! Laraine was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process, and the band absolutely knows how to throw a good party! All of our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing they sounded - I highly recommend F&A.

ain songs with importance to us and they knocked them all out of the park (Alittle Nirvana at a wedding never hurt anybody right?!). Overall, we could not be happier. Many of our guest complimented us on the band and we hope to cross paths with them again at another wedding soon. Book these guys! They bring the fun!

an't recommend enough.

e whole night. We got so many compliments on the band, that even dates of guests texted us to compliment the band's performance. They have something for anything you may want (Bruce, Bruno, Pop, Soulful, Disco, R&B.. etc). As they have 3-4 major vocalists they never took a break- which was a particularly notable aspect of their performance. A friend of mine already booked them for her wedding this spring. Also, Loraine was really sweet and totally accommodating. Do not hesitate! Book them before they are booked up!!

r and the Holding Company/Janis Joplin. I watch the videos people took of the band at my wedding constantly just to try and relive the amazingness. I would hire them again and again and again. I didn't even tell them what songs to play and they completely nailed the set list. Their songs appealed to people old and young alike. My friend from Australia that was at the wedding wrote on Facebook "Danielle and Tyler's wedding in Upstate New York. 10 piece band with 5 vocalists. Wow Americans know how to do a wedding!! Feet so sore from all the dancing. 😄👍🏽"

reception. We were NOT disappointed. As a bride, I was always researching and planning. Ty and Ray asked me all of the questions and essentially helped me plan out the music portion of the day. They call you and basically walk you through everything that needs to be figured out. Really, they made my life easier. As I got closer to the wedding, you learn to appreciate companies like that. As far as the wedding day goes, our DJ Ty took control over the day using the microphone to help inform people of what was going on, helping guide them as to what we were doing next, and again just letting me have a good time while he made sure everything ran smoothly. He was also incredibly flexible. Ty was very good in the spotlight and made for a very memorable garter toss. While the garter and bouquet toss portion of the evening can be cringe worthy, our wedding’s Garter toss was very upbeat, playful, and fun. People were on the dance floor all night. That says a lot when you have not only younger people saying they loved the DJ but older relatives as well. Music is such a big part of the day, and in my opinion they were worth every penny. Hopefully you all find this review helpful. I cannot say enough good regarding this company. Happy planning!

s everyone danced all night! Truly spectacular professional entertainment that will make your night one to remember!! Look no further...no kidding❤️ #likeaconcert #bestbandever

perfect balance of providing superb music while making sure that the focus remained on the bride and groom. They were able to sense and respond to the crowd, keeping the energy level flowing throughout the evening - never during the evening was the dance floor not packed. Just as important, working with Mike and Allison prior to the wedding to establish the song list and special music requests was a delight. They were flexible and easily adapted to the many requests we had. For weeks after the wedding, every time I ran into someone who was at the wedding their first comment was how much fun they had because of the great music. They have my strongest recommendation for any wedding or other event where you want great music professionally delivered.

nt. When I saw Franklin & Alison's video, I felt in love with their performances and immediately reached out to Laraine who was super responsive. She has such great energy and was an absolute pleasure to work with...she really worked to accommodate us with the right scenario for our particular wedding which I'm very grateful for. The whole process was fun and a breeze leading up to the wedding. On wedding day, Keith was phenomenal as the MC and each musician absolutely rocked it! We are getting so many compliments on the talent and versatility of the band...so much range that you won't get with other bands (and actually have it sound great). People danced all night and had so much fun. I only hope that we can attend a future wedding as guests so we can dance all night! Highly recommend them to anyone in the tri-state area planning a wedding or event.

kly and it sounded amazing. They also had a couple Grateful Dead songs- my dad and his friends couldn't have been happier! Keith is a great band leader and Emcee. He kept the party moving and made sure that the toasts, etc. went as planned. The musicians are excellent and the singers were phenomenal! Laraine is an absolute joy to work with and is very responsive via email and phone. She worked with us every step of the way, helping us craft our perfect setlist. She is so much fun and so knowledgable about weddings, particularly the New Jersey wedding scene. She was so helpful with etiquette and planning the night, like entrances and special dances and traditions. I can't recommend them enough! I hope I see them at my friends' weddings in the future!

dparents to dance the entire night and they were also very accommodating with different requests throughout the night. They handled everything so smoothly and kept the night going on schedule. I cannot say enough good things about them and would recommend them to anyone!!

played and am so glad they were able to be there for our wedding.

a month before the wedding, the entire experience was awesome. The band was even able to learn a few songs for us! What they couldn't learn, they made sure that it was played while the band was on a break. Absolutely recommend for your wedding if you like to dance! Thank you for everything!

ecause their promo video showed them playing a lot of the classic hits we love to dance to on a night out at dive bars. Their rendition of Bruce Springsteen sealed the deal. They were exactly what we were looking for! The process of booking with F&A was easy. Loraine made us feel comfortable immediately and seemed to understand what we were looking for. She was honest with us about what she thought we needed based on our guest-list and worked with us on providing musicians for the ceremony and cocktail hour (which wasn't even on our radar). We met three times before the big day and the band even learned three new songs for us! I can't say enough good things about the actual performance on the big day. Our dance floor was crowded the entire night. I loved being in the moment and looking around only to see 15 tables of empty seats. Everyone danced- from the youngest cousins to our oldest family members. Keith was even sensitive to a request from one of our older guests to lower the volume of the tracks that were played from an MP3 during the band's breaks so that the guests could talk to each other for a few minutes. He did a great job running and we are very grateful!

for everyone. Our party did not stop and when it finally came to an end, all the guests were shouting "ONE MORE SONG!" best wedding band I have ever heard and I'm still getting compliments on how amazing they were! Best money we spent

They are not a "wedding band". They are a group of highly talented and skilled musicians that do what they love and produce music that more often than not sounds even better than the originals. We had several special requests, not on their repertoire that they delivered brilliantly. My daughter was so excited to learn how many of the most recent hits were added to their song list just over the summer , such as Major Lazor ,and many more. Laraine, their manager is fantastic to work with and will collaborate with you to tailor the play list according to your tastes. Keith is a jazz pianist and played a Steinway babygrand with the rest of his quintet during the cocktail hour. Our guests were blown away by the performance. During the reception ,the dance floor was packed and no one wanted the dancing to end.

nt planner and expect perfection w/ every event I plan - and Franklin Alison made that possible. Can't wait to work with them again!!!

person at our wedding danced from our friends to my 89 year old grandmother. Laraine (manager) went above and beyond to help us. She even suggested and arranged for us to have steel drums play at our cocktail hour for our beach wedding! F& A were not only fabulous musically, but also wonderful people to work with. If you don't book them, you're making a big mistake!

yet, and I could hear the drumbeats with Cat's tunes calling all to come in and celebrate. What a fun night, and so professional. You all slipped in the back door when no one was looking, set up, and were ready to go without a thought. Talk about a "no worries" evening. We ran out of room on the dance floor and people were dancing between the tables!! It was hot, lively, exciting, and just a blast! I knew the minute I met Laraine that you were the only band to go with to provide the perfect complement to a fun couple at a great venue, on a perfect summer holiday weekend. I can't thank you enough, the band members, your sound professional, and, of course, Keith for a magical, perfect evening that left quite an indelible impression on our guests.

a winery to check out their dinner music, they set the bar very high and ultimately exceeded all of our expectations. Loraine is a complete pleasure to work with and was incredibly responsive to our texts/emails and learning music that was important to us. The whole process was very personalized and Laraine spent so much time getting to know us—we’ll so miss our phone calls! Now, more importantly...they completely rocked the house! We received so many compliments from all of our guests about how impressive their 10 piece band was as well as their ability to perform such a wide variety of music. The band learned several special songs for us and really nailed them. Not a single song was played that the dancefloor wasn’t packed. We are so happy with our decision in choosing Franklin & Alison Orchestra to create the mood we were looking for! If you have the opportunity to book them, take it before someone else does! We will certainly be using them for other events in the future!!!

totally made it that way!!! They were so unbelievable. Everyone one of our guests said the same thing - they kept telling us how amazing the band was - the best they've ever heard at a wedding!! To this day we are still hearing rave reviews of them. They had everyone on the dance floor all night and that's exactly what we wanted...by the last song not one person was sitting down! They even learned a special new song for us, which totally made our night. We can't say enough good things. If we could rate Franklin Alison 10 out of 5 stars we would. If you're thinking about booking this band - DO IT! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank them for all they did to make our wedding the most epic night of our lives.

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ht away at the reception and she was right! Many guests remarked that they loved getting to dance even before the salads were served. Laraine expertly coordinated the reception timeline with the banquet manager for serving the dinner, cutting the cake, etc. Everything ran like clockwork. Prior to the wedding we requested 3 songs that were not on the band's song list. They learned all 3 and the performances were spot-on! Our family and our guests have all attended many weddings and other events, yet everyone unanimously agrees that our daughter's wedding was the best party they ever attended. We literally danced all night!

rested and informed of the days' events and Keith and the other singers lead the group in a wide variety of really fun music!!! Speaking of variety, because they have a few different singers, they never run out of cool stuff to play! They can do a rocking tune one minute and then switch it up to a high- tempo dance number the next! I have known (and hired) these guys for many years and many events (Keith actually played at my wedding many years ago) and I would not hesitate to recommend their band for any type of event you are having! Just look at their website and check out their videos...they actually sound like that live, in person, and are truly awesome! Such a fun, professional and great group to work with!

and I had a very particular song set and they delivered. I cannot tell you how many people inquired about the band, the compliments just kept on coming! More than worth the cost, one of the best live band experiences I've ever had!!

the music quiet enough to be able to have a nice conversation during dinner. Laraine was incredibly responsive during the planning process and a real pleasure to work with. Not only did she help set up the band, she made herself available to answer any random wedding questions we had. For instance, when we were having trouble finding a wedding planner, she sent me several referrals and went out of her way to make sure we were happy. Can't recommend them enough!

GHLY recommended.

t. Countless guests kept commenting on how fabulous the band was. Every song was a hit and when Sweet Caroline came on after salads everyone stormed the floor! As a dancer for my whole life the band really was one of the most important elements for me when planning my wedding and I am excited I found Franklin & Alison Dance Band!

the first moment I reached out to Laraine, with her great energy and years of experience in the industry, that this was the band for us. She even helped us select our songs for the ceremony. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone for any occasion. One of our wedding guests has even booked Franklin and Alison for his upcoming wedding this fall, which speaks volumes!!

sic selection was played to perfection, from 70's music, to top 40, classic rock, and Jazz, my husband and I could not have asked for a better band to have been at our wedding. Our guests continue to rave about the music. We LOVE to dance and this was the 100% the right choice for us. Thank you for making our wedding so memorable for both of us!!

dancing and singing having the best time.The band members were professional, very courteous and very fun. Not to mention they were on time and ready to go at the start time. Laraine was so helpful, understanding, and a delight to work with. This band is worth every penny! I will recommend them to anyone looking for a band and I will certainly use them in the future!

ral phone calls with Laraine to discuss song choices and the agenda for the evening. The band learned a number of songs for our wedding. They kept the party moving quite well and I was extremely pleased to hear from so many guests as to the quality of the performance. This is a great group of musicians and performers who were energetic and enthusiastic. You would be well served to hire FAO!

eliminated all the stress that comes with the entertainment side of planning. The day of, Keith was on time and made sure they were all set up without any needed assistance from us...and then kept us on track all night. From the right mix of music to their amazing sound and talent....we brought the people and they made it a party!!

because our venue had some weird rules about sound boards, but Laraine solved the issue by connecting the Band's sound engineer with the venue coordinator and working everything out. On the day of the wedding, the Band arrived early to unload equipment because we were using the same space for the ceremony as for the reception. I was extremely nervous that they wouldn't be able to set up in time given that they only had about an hour, but the fact that they arrived early and were organized saved the day. Additionally, we didn't have a ton of storage space for them, so they really delivered under tricky circumstances! Most importantly, they kept the dance floor packed all night and sounded amazing! So many guests complemented me on how awesome the band was! We worked closely with Laraine to come up with a band size that worked with our venue and guest count, and one thing I loved is that she does not try to sell you on a bigger band just for the sake of saying you had 10 pieces. We were so, so thrilled with the way everything turned out! There was one blip, which is that the band leader announced the MOH and Best Man speeches while our photographer and videographer were downstairs on their dinner break! Luckily, they returned in time to capture mostly everything. I can't really blame the band for this because we asked if the MOH/BM could go while guests were finishing dinner, rather than after, since we were running late. We should have communicated better, but it would have been nice if the band had confirmed that everyone was back from break before making the announcements. Overall though, this was insignificant in the grand scheme of things, which was that we had an awesome party thanks to Franklin and Alison Band and working with them in the months leading up to the wedding was one of the least stressful parts of planning our wedding!

at our wedding, and for every special occasion we have had, they have been our band and have played our wedding song at every event. This is not just a band that does it on the weekends. They are committed to their music and takes what every bride wants to heart. We don't think of them as just the band that played our wedding. They are now a part of our lives, including playing at our son's baptism 5 years later. The Franklin and Alison Orchestra brings a classy feel to every event, even when they are growing down some incredible jams. We could never host an event without them! Keith and Larraine are devotees of music and will deliver what you want.

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itarist), 3 musicians that played during the cocktail hour and then the band that kept the party going through out the night! You will not go wrong choosing them for a band! They will help make your special day even more memorable.

hey feature several different singers that sound just like the original recording artists makes them so unique. They also have a long and current song play list. They can do anything. I cannot think of ever having any band but Franklin & Alison for any event. Every and I mean every guest at the wedding raved about the band. The first question that we ask when we are invited to the wedding is, "who is the band?" When it is not the Franklin & Alison Band, we are disappointed. On a 10-point scale where 10 is the top, I would rate them a 15+!! If you have not looked at them for your event, do it now! If you have not hired them for your event you have missed the boat!

commodating. She helped with the song list so that it was tailored specifically to our style of music. She was so fun to work with, I will miss having conversations with her!! The band is so incredibly talented! They are not your average wedding band. The dance floor was packed all night and the band sounded amazing on every song!!!! We love the versatility of the band. They truly surpassed every expectation. Keith continued to check in with us throughout the night and was so great to work with. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting us on the music. We could not be happier that we chose the Franklin & Alison Orchestra to play at our wedding. They helped to make our night so special and completely rocked it!! We highly recommend them for any wedding - they will not disappoint!!

of setting the pace and making sure there was a nice balance of music/dancing with dining/conversations. Laraine was the representative contact, and she was always so accommodating and responsive. We never hesitated to discuss anything with her because she was so receptive and helpful. We have absolutely no regrets about selecting the F&A Orchestra for our wedding - they were perfect - we highly recommend!