About this vendor
Based in Santa Cruz, CA, Harry and the Hitmen is a professional ensemble specializing in soulful music for weddings and events. If you count Motown and funk among your favorite genres, these talented musicians can deliver a lively and memorable performance for your big day.
Harry and the Hitmen is composed of six talented musicians who love performing together. They take a flexible and lively approach to each event, mixing melodies and instruments for a dynamic effect. Whatever you have in mind for your milestone celebration, this confident ensemble will be there to keep you dancing all night long.
Harry and the Hitmen offers a variety of services to enhance your cocktail hour, wedding reception, or interval. The band can learn new songs on request, allowing you to add an extra personal touch to your special day. They can also play numerous instruments, including the guitar, percussion, keyboard, and trumpet. If you require a host or event MC, the group can assist with guest introductions and important announcements.
Details
Instruments
- Guitar
- Harmonica
- Keyboard
- Organ
- Percussion
- Piano
Music Genres
- Dance
- Pop
- R&B
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
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Reviews
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5
out of 5.07 reviews
Arrived smiling and cracking jokes, crushed the opener and every track! Really nice crew of gentleman that get the dance floor popping. Second wedding I’ve been to(2nd one was mi...
ne) and I’d love to go see them live they are so damn talented. Keep strumming you bunch of badass’es!
We are in complete awe of Harry and the Hitmen.
These guys showed up and brought the house down. Their catalog is the perfect mix of timeless classic soul numbers that everyone a...
t the wedding from the oldest to the youngest can get down to.
Jackson 5? Check.
Otis Redding? Check.
Every Motown song you sang in the car with your Mom and Dad growing up? Check.
They started playing, and our carefully laid plans went right out the window and everyone, and I mean everyone, got on the floor and started dancing and singing along to every song.
Even the vendors were rocking out. At one point one of the bartenders looked over at me and said “this is the best wedding band ever!” I wholeheartedly agreed.
If you want to take your wedding to the next level hire these guys. They were so great to work with, handled everything throughout the event including the PA, setting up mics for toasts, learned special requests for the first dance and father/daughter dance, and all the special announcements to keep the evening flowing.
It’s been a couple of months since our wedding, and I’m still getting texts from people saying, “your wedding was so fun, but oh my god the band was AMAZING!”
Just book them. Right now. Because the secret will soon be out and they will be impossible to lock down. It will be the best decision you make when you plan your special day, I guarantee it.
Always a fun time with Harry and the Hitmen, Motown favorites with a funky rock and roll twist. Something for young and old! We saw them multiple times before booking them for our...
wedding and they were our first choice. Highly recommend these guys!
We hired Harry and the Hitmen to play our 250-person wedding and they got everyone on the dance floor - from grandmas to little kids.
They were awesome to work with in advance, a...
nd completely delivered on the evening of the wedding. We didn't have any kind of wedding planner, and they even shared a few good tips for making the event go well.
I'd highly recommend the band!
Harry and the Hitmen have got the be the best band for weddings in the Bay Area. Professional, responsive, and phenomenal musicians. With the keyboards and horns, they can get your...
guests jumping. Motown, other classic dance hits, and some original material too. Everyone will be crying with happiness by the end of the night.
Really great and professional musicians. They play motown and soul. The dance floor was full from the moment they started to their last song.
These guys were amazing, the wedding was a concert that I would've paid to go to.
This band rocks!
Contact
San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas
Harry and the Hitmen