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The Hipshot Band, Boston Wedding Band
Based in Norfolk, MA, Hipshot Band LLC is a live entertainment ensemble that operates out of the Boston region and serves the tri-state area. Offering a diverse library of songs, this band is pleased to provide entertainment for a range of events, including weddings. Their portfolio presents plenty of noteworthy accomplishments, including acts with several other respected industry talents. Hipshot Band has a female and male vocalist, as well as a keyboardist, bassist, guitarist, drummer, and horn player. Together, they can play a wide range of genres, ranging from jazz to country or disco and almost everything between. Of course, the top tracks of today are mixed in if the hosts would like. Hipshot Band does not use backtracks or karaoke recordings in their musical performances. Instead, they play authentic, live tunes that influence toe-tapping enjoyment. Since Hipshot Band is self-managed, your budget can go further and cover more comprehensive packages. This perk combined with the musicians’ exceptional skill levels means that your wedding will have a top-quality performance for a reasonable price. Along with the band comes a dedicated sound engineer who sets up top-of-the-line stage equipment. For an energized atmosphere and a sensational entertainment crew, you can look to Hipshot Band to get your celebration in full gear.
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Instruments
Flute, Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Vocals
Music Genres
Classical, Dance, Disco, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Music Services
Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
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Hipshot Band LLC Reviews
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I am literally writing this review less than 24 hours after our wedding! Sharlene and the 7 piece band we hired for our Cape wedding was UNREAL! My husband and I are in our 20’s and majority of our guests were our college friends….. sharlene an...
d the band had EVERYONE including my 85 year old grandmother on the dance floor the entire night. They were a part of the dance floor which I LOVED.
Y’all were the best thing I hired for our wedding! Our guests couldn’t stop telling me how wonderful the band was! Sharlene even went up to my auntie who is wheelchair bound and has MS and danced with her. I’m telling you. Do yourself a favor and hire these beautiful souls 😍
Thank you hipshot band! I appreciate all of you and thank you for sharing your gift of music and positive vibes and energy to the most perfect weekend of my life!
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2022
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. & Mrs. Goff! Alyssa, it was an absolute honor and pleasure to be a part of you and Brendan's SPECIAL DAY!!! You and your family and friends were so much FUN. Beth was also amazing to work with! Wishing you guys many years...
of LOVE & HAPPINESS -
Sharlene & The Hipshot Band!
WOW, Hipshot made our wedding SO much fun and the party we always dreamed of! Don't think twice, book them right away.
Sharlene is the lead singer and worked with us throughout our planning process and was so fun. She was very organized and ma...
de everything so seamless. We didn't use them for our ceremony or cocktail hour but you definitely can! Thanks to the talented band members of Hipshot our dance floor was PACKED from start to finish. Our guests were raving about how great the band was. They even came out with us after to keep the party going!!
Thank you again to the amazing Hipshot band for making our wedding a night we'll never forget. :)
If you want a band that can keep everyone on the floor dancing the whole night long, that's Hipshot! We heard them at a Boston Seafood Festival and were so glad we stumbled upon them. They can sing any and every song from classic hits to Bruno ...
Mars. Everyone from my 70-80 year old relatives to youngest cousins were up and out of the chairs the whole night. They also closed the night with two extra bonus songs because they could just feel the energy in the room. Thank you to the team for dazzling us with your musicality and making our wedding night one to remember!
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We hired Hip Shot in 2018 for our wedding planned for 2020… due to the pandemic we had to wait until 2022 to FINALLY have our dream wedding celebration! HIPSHOT communicated with us throughout the entire ordeal and stayed true to our original p...
rice and contract. They brought down the house and were the stars of our evening! With a personal mic, a conga line with lead singer to join, saxophone, trumpets, keys, drums galore and so much more. Our friends and family can not speak enough to how awesome this band was. We can’t wait to see them play again!
We can't recommend Hipshot enough. It was important to us to have a great live band at our wedding and Hipshot delivered and then some. Their musicianship AND showmanship are top notch, they don't just stand up there and play. They jam out, get...
involved with the crowd, and get EVERYONE dancing. They will absolutely take your wedding to the next level. Our guests were all raving about them. Not to mention, their lead singer/manager (Sharlene) is great to work with and was very accommodating to our requests. They are true professionals.
Hipshot was amazing. Our guests danced all night long. The band was energetic, professional, and great to work with. Many thanks to the band and lead singer, Sharlene!
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2022
Thank you both so very much for having us! What a beautiful couple and the dancers!!!! Thank you for having the Hipshot Band be a part of your special day!
Best,
The Hipshot Band
If you are looking for a wedding band that will get people moving Hip Shot is the band for you! They were high energy and so fun, getting everyone out on the dance floor early. I cant even count how many guest told us they felt the band was the...
ir favorite part of the wedding. Cant say enough good things about Hip Shot, so if you are looking for a band, look no further, they will make your wedding night unforgettable.
WARNING: If you do not want people to dance at your wedding, this is not the band for you.
I cannot say enough good things about Sharlene and the crew of Hipshot. Even months after the wedding, the first thing friends and family mention of ...
when talking about our wedding day was how awesome our band was. The Band set the tone for the entire night and I do not think there was a single person sitting during the party time. They even got my no-fun brother-in-law on the dance floor which is a miracle in itself.
The energy was electric all night and was a key piece on why our night was as amazing as it was. Highly Recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2022
I LOVE the WARNING...lol. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your day. We LOVED every minute of it. I was just looking some at pictures and video from your wedding and it just made me smile. It was an absolute pleasure to work w...
ith you both and everyone was so much FUN!!!! I know you will have an AMAZING life filled with LOVE & HAPPINESS!!
Wishing you both all the Best,
The Hipshot Band
Hipshot took our wedding to a whole different level. People didn't stop talking about the band the days following the wedding and how fun and talented they were! We had a 7-piece band for the reception and a trio for cocktail hour. Sharlene was...
wonderful to work with and flexible with all the changes we threw her way (wedding postponement, date change, venue change). Everyone loved Hipshot! You won't be disappointed! Thanks Hipshot :)
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2022
Thank you so very much for your kind words. It is what we do!!! 2020 and 2021 was not easy for many of us. We pride ourselves on our very hands on relationships we have with our clients and flexibility. It was so easy and a pleasure to work wit...
h you both! I am so glad we were finally able to celebrate your special day the way you wanted to!!!! It was a beautifully PERFECT day and the venue was so very nice.
Wishing you both Many Years of Love & Happiness,
The Hipshot Band
I seriously can't stop talking about how great our band was! Everyone had such a blast at our wedding. People were on the dance floor all night long, which was exactly what I wanted! Sharlene was amazing to work with - super responsive, talked ...
to us over the phone in detail about what we wanted and what we didn't want. The band went into the crowd which I LOVE seeing at weddings. It was the best night of my life and Hipshot definitely helped with that! I would recommend them to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2021
Thank you so much Tara...I still say that you and Ethan were made for each other!!! Thank you for having us share in your special day.
We also had an AMAZING time and didn't want the night to end! Wishing you both a bright future together and m...
any years of LOVE!
Best,
Sharlene
The Hipshot Band
HIPSHOT MADE OUR WEDDING!!! All of our guests RAVED! They are so talented and are a dream to work with. They learned songs for us, made sure the reception ran smoothly, and have the best energy and sound! We cannot thank them enough! Look no fu...
rther for your wedding band at a great value!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2022
Thank you so much - it was a pleasure to work with you both!!!!!
We had such a great time as well. You have a WONDERFUL FAMILY and a great circle of friends who LOVE you very much. Thank you for choosing The Hipshot Band and having us be a par...
t of your very special day!
All the Best,
The Hipshot Band
They are a very very good band, and very reasonably priced. Very co-operative, friendly and easy to work with. They are best playing some of the 70s-90s old romantic songs, the classics, really very good. The only thing is that my venue did not...
allow amplified music after 6pm, and that part I think it was just a little too quite. One suggestion is to add brass instruments in the future. Still, overall, extremely good.
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2022
Thank you for having us be a part of your special day. Yes the venue did present some challenges with not allowing any amplified music after 6pm. We did have our 6-Piece band as requested with a 1-Saxophone player. We would have been more than ...
happy to accommodate and add more brass if it was requested.
We switched over to a more acoustic style at 6PM as the venue was very strict on this policy with , Drums, Guitar, Saxophone, Acoustic Bass Guitar , Vocals and other percussion instruments which was nice.
Wishing you both all the very best -
The Hipshot Band
Hipshot is composed of some amazing musicians that will get everyone on the dance floor! They really know how to play. All of our guests LOVED them!! My grandma, who is a pianist herself, even commented on how tight these musicians are. They kn...
ow just about every song too! Our MC was super friendly and professional and they rocked the house! Really fun band and super professional to work with. Highly recommend them if you want a live band for your wedding! Live music really adds something special that DJ just can't achieve.
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2022
Hi Carly,
Thank you so much for having The Hipshot Band share in all of the LOVE, FUN & CELEBRATION of your special day! It was a pleasure to work with you -
Wishing you both all the Best!
The Hipshot Band
The Hipshot band was incredible at our wedding. Our guests raved about them after our wedding, the music was perfect for all ages and had everyone on the dance floor all night! It was a great pleasure working with them from start to finish, ver...
y pleasant, professional and helpful!
Response from the Vendor on 01/02/2022
Thank you so very much!!!! It was a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for having The Hipshot Band be a part of your special day!
Best
The Hipshot Band
They were truly awesome and Great to work with also!!
The band sounds amazing and their playlist is unreal. They can play so many songs! Everyone that came to my wedding was on the dance floor!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2018
Hey Jennifer..thank you so much! It was GREAT working with you and Ian as well! There was a LOT of LOVE in that room. What a Perfect Beach Front Wedding. Your Friends & Family were GREAT. Thank you for inviting us all down to the beach for th...
e after party...it was Beautiful! Wishing you and Ian all the very best and many years of Happiness.
Sharlene
The Hipshot Band
A true 5-star band! Hipshot rocked it throughout the whole process. Sharlene was great to work with during the planning stages and they learned some special songs for us. And they put on a kick-ass performance that had everyone dancing all nigh...
t. So thankful we connected with them.
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2018
Thank you so much Rachel & Jeff for allowing us to be a part of you special day and your kind words :-) Some of the tunes we played at your Wedding are still in my head...CONGRATS AGAIN and wishing you both many more years of LOVE & HAPPINESS.....
. Remember..."LOVE is LOVE"
Lots of Love,
Sharlene
The Hipshot Band
We were fortunate to select the Hipshot Band LLC for my wife's 70th birthday party and the 60 or so guests attending.
Dancing was an important part of our celebration and we could not have picked a more professional or entertaining band.
Hipsho...
t's music, energy and interaction with those attending were beyond our highest expectations. Throughout the evening, we received numerous compliments from our guests over what a incredible and fun band we had for the event.
If you are planning an event with dancing and want to ensure your guest will dance the night away, you cannot make a better decision than hiring the Hipshot Band LLC.
Dick C
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2018
Dick,
Thank you so much for having us. Jill's 70th was so much fun! What a wonderful group of friends and family that came together on that evening. And I must say, all of you are really GREAT DANCERS. I have some video footage to share with y...
ou that actually captures the ENERGY, EXCITEMENT, LAUGHTER & FUN that everyone had..not to mention all of the happy dancing feet! Thank you for your kind words and I am so glad everyone enjoyed themselves. We LOVE what we do and there is no better feeling than seeing people happy, entertained and having fun. Wishing you and Jill many more years of dancing together and celebrating LIFE!
Sharlene
The Hipshot Band
Hipshot Band was amazing!! From the beginning, Sharlene was excellent and communicating with us about the day and was super helpful when it came to choosing songs and setting up the flow of the night. On the day of, they did exactly as promised...
and kept our guests on the dance floor all night!
Everyone kept saying how wonderful they were and where we found them! Awesome group of musicians and a great value for the party they bring! If you are debating booking them, do it! Your guests will thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2018
Thank you so much Sam & Korina for choosing us to make your special day even more memorable...you both were an absolute pleasure to work with. Everyone was so wonderful, your family, friends and all of the other vendors from the day. And WOW, w...
hat a SUPER FUN dancing crowd. We had so much FUN we wanted to do it all again the next day with all of you. It was a PERFECT Day for a PERFECT Couple with a room filled with LOVE. Thank you again for your generous GIFT :-) I know we will see you both again and soon.
Wishing you both many Happy Years Together...
Sharlene
The Hipshot Band
The Hipshot Band absolutely ROCKS!!! As soon as I booked them for the wedding, I was put at ease. They were so helpful as I was planning and when it came time to perform they really delivered! Sharlene and the guys got EVERYONE dancing all nigh...
t, even the guests who never dance!! That's exactly what I wanted- to get people dancing and having fun! Sharlene was interactive with the crowd and the music was extraordinary! They learned new songs to make our special day perfect and played what everyone wanted to hear all night. I HIGHLY recommend them!!! Thank you for helping to make my wedding PERFECT!
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2018
Randi & Marc..CONGRATS to you both!
It was a pleasure to work with you Randi Jo & Marc...
What a BEAUTIFUL Day on the Pallis Family Ranch for a Wedding.
We LOVE what we do and seeing everyone so happy and having a great time was priceless. ...
The Band enjoyed being invited out onto the Dance floor to join in on the FUN as well. No one wanted to leave at the end of the night. Its already been a YEAR...so HAPPY ANNIVERSARY <3 & wishing you both a life filled with LOVE!
With Love,
The Hipshot band
They were a 12piece top 40 band. Their ability is amazing and they were a pleasure to work with. They learned our first song and invited to a practice session to hear them play. They also came to see our venue twice before the wedding and we...
re amazing.
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2018
Thank you so much!
We LOVE seeing LOVE and making our clients happy!
Contact Info for Hipshot Band LLC
26 Fruit Street, Norfolk, MA | MA - RI - ME - VT- NH - NY and more...
Meet the Team
John Schiavone
Owner
I was born and raised in Roslindale, MA . As a child, I was always surrounded by music and many musicians in my neighborhood. I loved it so much I joined a marching band at the age of 8 years old and I have been playing music ever since. I have a very deep LOVE and appreciation for all types of music and different genres. I enjoy seeing the look on a wedding couples face when we do a special song or remix for them. We have done many weddings and no one wedding is the same. We are very hands on with all of our clients and we are accessible 24/7. We LOVE what we do, its just that simple!
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