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Music That's Anything but Typical
Kahootz Entertainment is a boutique entertainment company in Boston, MA, specializing in live music for corporate, fundraising, and private affairs such as weddings and anniversaries. We offer high-quality talent, better customer service, and professionalism second to none. All our superb bands, small ensembles, and DJs regularly work at the most prestigious properties and locations throughout New England.
With each client's event, we take the time to learn their vision.
In this way, we can ensure our clients get a party experience that is truly theirs.
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- Dance
- Hip-Hop
- Pop
- R&B
- Rock
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- Live Music
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Reception
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We had a string duo, guitarist, and Kahootz for our wedding, and they were all unbelievable! Everyone was dancing and raving about them the entire night. Chris was awesome to work with and made the whole process seamless. They are truly the best!
Kahootz was fantastic to work with! All night long guests continued to come up with us to tell us how great they were. They were talented, energetic, adaptive, and absolutely delivered an awesome performance from ceremony to midnight and the end of the reception.
Chris was easy to work with throughout the planning process and was receptive to our questions and requests.
Kahootz made the night so fun and fly by! Would recommend them to all!
We had K2 by Kahootz play for our June 2024 wedding and our guests are still raving about the band! They were high energy and talented and kept the dance floor going all night. They interacted with the guests, grabbed some glow sticks and matched our vibe the whole night long. They were worth every penny for our big day and we would recommend to any of our friends in the future!
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We had our wedding on May 3rd and have to say KB3 was awesome!! So many guests from all over saying "best band ever" ..Thanks so being being part of our magical night!
KB3 was amazing. They brought so much energy and had people dancing the ENTIRE night. I have received so many compliments from our wedding. They made sure they played our “must plays.” I will say the band was different from the video on the website. Although, this probably goes with most bands. I partly hired KB3 knowing they are part of Kahootz Entertainment and have a great pool of singers/ musicians. They did not disappoint! Closer to the date, I did ask who was still in the band and they sent me samples from their current line up.
KB3 was an incredible wedding band! A few weeks before our wedding, we were able to Zoom with Chris to talk through all the details, including our specific song selections and the finalized reception schedule. We added the acoustic guitar for our ceremony and the duo for cocktail hour, which added something special to each event. Their talent, professionalism, and energy were unmatched. They had all our guests on the dancefloor all night. I would highly recommend KB3!
We had KB3 as our wedding band and they were amazing! Our guests loved them, they sounded great and did an awesome job interacting with our guests. We had gone to see the band twice before booking and ended up selecting them based on that experience - the female singer and the drummer/singer were especially memorable. Part of why we picked this band is that it is the same unit that plays each event so we knew what to expect. Unfortunately on our wedding day, nearly the entire band was different members than those we had seen perform - including both lead singers and the drummer. While the new band was still excellent, I wish that this had been at least communicated to me prior to our wedding so that it wasn’t a shock day of. Again, still would highly recommend this band and had a great experience but would appreciate some better communication regarding such an important aspect of our wedding day.
We had K2 at our August 2023 wedding and cannot recommend them enough! They were amazing, had such a fun energy, helped with the flow of the evening, and had everyone dancing all night long! So many of our guests complimented the music and vibe they brought. The planning process was seamless as well. One of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
Kahootz did an incredible job at our wedding this April! They kept the party going all night long and made sure than guests were engaged in dancing! They were also very helpful in the planning process - meeting with us before the wedding to discuss genre choices, ceremony music, and they even learned a new song for our first dance. Our guests still rave about how incredible they were! We highly recommend them!
We had the Kahootz band perform at our wedding last summer and could not have had a better experience. We worked with Chris throughout the lead-up to the wedding. He was super thoughtful and attentive, taking the time to listen to any of our wants and talk through the flow of events.
When planning a big wedding, juggling agendas is super difficult but we never had to worry about anything with Kahootz. From song list, to cadence of the night, to reading the flow of the party and keeping everyone dancing and having a great time we just could not have been happier. The band have incredible voices - great depth and range that compliment one another for a wide array of songs. From oldies to pop to funk to rock they crushed it. Our favorite part was our first dance - to George Ezra "Hold my Girl". It was a new song that they had to learn but it was simply perfect.
Highly highly recommend Kahootz - great people, energy, and just an amazingly fun and talented band.
I was lucky enough to have k2 perform at our wedding on Nov 5 2022! From start to finish Chris Cole was incredible to work with. He was extremely responsive to all my questions and so easy to work with! We used the band for our ceremony/sound as well as our reception. We had a little hiccup with sound being unavailable last minute but everything worked out perfect anyway! From start to finish our dance floor was PACKED! We had a large wedding 200 people and every single person commented on how amazing our band was. My husband and I love to have fun and dance and k2 truly made the best day of our lives even better. We have said over and over that we wished we could get married again just dance more! I cannot thank them enough for making our day amazing. If you're thinking of hiring a band for your wedding, truly don't look past this one. they are THE BEST
We cannot speak more highly of Kahootz!! Our wedding on 9/10/2022 was an incredible experience.
From the beginning, we appreciated how easy the contract process was, Chris was very responsive and answered all of our questions promptly. Closer to our date, we had a planning meeting with Chris were he focused only on how he and the band could make our day the best. When it came to the performance, they were out of this world! I have never heard such positive feedback about a band. We are still receiving compliments about how wonderful they sounded, how much they engaged with the crowd and the set list. If you are looking for a great guest experience BOOK THIS BAND!
Cannot say enough amazing things about Kahootz. They were so easy to work with from the beginning - we had a few unique requests and Chris & the band were very accommodating. They completely made the wedding day itself - our guests danced all night long. They listened to what our preferences were and ultimately played songs that truly encompassed what we love and got even our grandmothers dancing. Best decision ever made.
When planning entertainment for our wedding there was only one thing we knew for certain, we had to have live music. Given the state of the world, seeing bands before booking was not really an option. We found KB3 through our venue, and were instantly impressed by the samples from this 7-piece musical powerhouse. Throughout the process, communication was excellent and the planning the process had us excited to take the dance floor with our guests. What we got the day of our event, was absolutely incredible! From the piano cocktail music, to the ballad filled reception music that had my husband serenading his steak during dinner, to the dance music that had every single guest on the dance floor at one point or another. Everything was perfect. We closed our night with a private dance to a song the band learned for us. It was an incredibly intimate moment and a beautiful way to close the evening. We know it's not easy to clear a hot dance floor for something like that and we are very grateful for the band's assistance in making that happen. After our wedding we have had guests of all ages and walks of life tell us how much they enjoyed the band. Nothing beats live music, nothing beats KB3!
We hired KB3 as our wedding band this past August and they truly made our reception one of the best dance parties ever. Everything from the ceremony music to cocktail hour to the late night dancing - the KB3 team read the room and kept the fun music coming. They're fun, interactive and incredibly talented. We've had SO many friends ask for their name and comment on how they were one of the best wedding bands they've ever heard. Thank you KB3 for rocking it!
Incredible band! We hired the Kahootz band for our wedding and had the best time dancing all night long! Excellent vocalists and musicians. Would highly recommend hiring Kahootz if you’re looking for a professional, fun and entertaining band/MC for the night. We had so much fun!
K2 is a must have for your wedding! We cannot say enough amazing things about this band, and neither could our guests. They were so in tune with the energy of our guests which kept them playing the best music all night. We met with Chris before the wedding and he was so helpful in formulating our timeline with the dances and understanding what we were looking for (which was a big dance party all night). Everything we shared with Chris was perfectly executed by the band on the wedding day. K2 truly made our wedding the best time and our guests are still talking about how unbelievable they were. We HIGHLY recommend K2!
We are so glad we hired Kahootz for our wedding! We wanted to have a big dance party and the dance floor was packed all night long! People of all ages loved the band and were on the floor dancing! Kahootz was also very interactive with the crowd which was so fun! Chris was easy to work with for coordinating our event and played all of the songs we requested. He was also a great MC for the night. Thanks for helping to make the dance party at our wedding so awesome!
We were thrilled with KB3’s entertainment for our July 2021 wedding in Providence, RI. The band did an incredible job of reading the audience and playing songs that kept our guests dancing for hours on end. We heard (and keep hearing) over and over from guests that KB3 was the best wedding band they had ever seen, and they executed our requests (including “All Star” by Smash Mouth) perfectly. We would recommend them to anyone looking for an incredible band for their event!
The Kahootz band did an excellent job MC'ing, picking excellent songs, and wowing everyone with their musical gifts!
We had Kahootz play at our wedding last summer. They are the best! They had the whole crowd dancing the entire time. The dance floor was shaking, our guests were raving about the band the whole night and are still talking about how great they were. Chris was so professional and easy to work with. Would highly recommend!!!
We had KB3 play at our Boston wedding January 2020 and they did an amazing job. From the moment the reception began, there were people on the dance floor until the very end of the reception. The energy was high the entire night and every member of the band is so incredibly talented. Many of our guests have commented saying how great the music was and we couldn't agree more. From the moment we booked them we knew we would be in great hands. The band was so great at reading their audience and having them there really made our night extra special. We would highly recommend, especially if your guests are into dancing the entire night away!
Hiring Kahootz was the best decision we made for our wedding weekend! Leading up to the wedding, Chris was extremely helpful in answering all of our questions and hopping on calls to discuss various details when needed. Kahootz made our wedding reception dreams come true. We were truly blown away at the range and talent all of the band members had. In addition, Kahootz truly listened to our song/genre requests and played a whole range of music for us! The upbeat and high energy vibe lasted all night long and all of our wedding guests were up and dancing the entire night! Their interaction with our wedding guests was fabulous! Everyone is still talking about our wedding band to this day and I know they will be for many years to come! I HIGHLY recommend hiring Kahootz as your wedding band!!! Thank you Kahootz for making our wedding dreams come true!!!
KB3 was absolutely the best money we spent at our wedding. Our friends and family love to dance and we knew when we first started planning our wedding that we wanted live music in order to have a truly great dance party. Chris, the manager, was easy to work with and took our (admittedly very vague) requests about what vibe we wanted and helped generate a set list of music that kept our multi-generational crowd packed onto the dance floor the whole night. The band was on point and Reggie gave the impression that he was having as much fun as we were - we hope so! Rina also did a gorgeous job playing for our ceremony and cocktail hour. My only regret is not specifying to Chris that we wanted our dinner music on the quiet side. It turned out not to be a big deal as they broke for dinner too while we ate and were very responsive to our request to dial down the volume of the recorded music, but consider specifying if you want things supper chilled out for dinner conversation.
This band was amazing to work with from start to finish. They were great at communicating before the wedding and getting a feel for what kind of atmosphere we wanted. They are so reasonably priced and so talented. We got married in August and everyone at the wedding is still talking about how fun they were - the dance floor was never empty!
Amazing band!! We hired The Kahootz band for our wedding and the whole band out did themselves. They are so talented and had everyone dancing all night. They play all the top hits and stay current with their music and only took one break during dinner. We had a 3 piece band for the cocktail hour and it was the perfect "background" music we anticipated (standup bass, sax, keys). Chris is the manager of the band (The Kahootz) and coordinated all the logistics. He was very responsive and took the time to hear what we we were looking for and then executed to perfection. We met with him about a month before the wedding to go through all the details and he was very organized and professional. Would definitely recommend The Kahootz!!
Kahootz performed at my daughter's wedding at the Boston Public Library and they were amazing! No one left the dance floor the entire night. Chris Cole was easy to work with and responsive. He even worked hard to set up a sound system so that my nephew could sing a song he had composed just for the bridal company into the courtyard at the BPL. Chris had said he always kept an eye on the crowd and if it thinned, they would play a slow song for the older folks. It NEVER thinned. My son-in-law is a dancing nut and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. I'm surprised everyone's shoes didn't have holes in them by the end of the night!
What professionals! All 160 people at our wedding were shocked and impressed by their performance. They truly know how to make every type of crowd get on their feet and dance! Tears during my first dance! Beautiful voices and they immediately understood the vibe we wanted. No wonder everyone recommends them
Kahootz is THE BEST. We had 200 guests at our wedding reception and the dance floor was packed the entire time!! I wasn't sure what to expect because I had never seen Kahootz live, and picked them based on recommendations from some of our other vendors. My husband and I met with Chris a couple weeks before the wedding, and he made us feel totally at ease - he was super open to our suggestions and requests about what type of music we wanted to hear. At our reception, Kahootz was amazing, professional, and FUN from beginning to end!! They did an awesome job with the wedding party intros and introducing the speeches... and then the dance party broke out. From the very first song, the dance floor was packed! Of course we expected all of our friends to spend most of the night on the dance floor, but what I didn't expect was for every single guest at the entire reception (from 16 years old to 92 years old!!) to be tearing it up the whole night. Kahootz played jam after jam - each song was better than the last. I honestly can't think of one thing I would change - if you are considering Kahootz for your wedding, just do it!!
BEST choice ever was booking with Chris and getting Kahootz - We are still smiling and dancing in our kitchen remembering the fun on the dance floor. When other reviewers mention that no one leaves the dance floor while they are playing, BELIEVE it!!! I didn't even know the reception was ending until they started putting away their equipment!!! They learned a new song for our first dance and it was simply breathtaking! I almost forgot to dance because all I wanted to do was stand there and listen! (Brett Young should watch out! ;). If we ever have an opportunity to throw another party, this band will be the FIRST thing we book!
We had KB3 for our wedding band this past October. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. We went to a showcase and fell in love with the band. Chris was great for the initial contact and set up. We greatly enjoyed meeting with band leader Jim and going over in detail our ceremony and reception, music choices, first dances. Jim kept us at ease through the whole process. The ceremony music was absolutely perfect and classy. The song choices for the night were great and kept the dance floor up and moving the whole night. Lead female vocalist Catherine has such an incredible voice- we are so glad she was a part of the night ! We had such a blast!! Thanks again for an incredible experience and making our wedding day sound perfect :)
Response from the Vendor on 02/12/2019
Brittany, Thanks again for having us and your kind words. Both Jim and Pedro told me your reception party was amazing. We couldn't have been happier to be a part of it. Please know we wish a long and happy life together for the two of you. c...
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I had seen Kahootz at a few different events and knew I HAD TO have them at my wedding. They are seriously amazing and totally rocked our wedding. Everyone was on the dance floor the whole night and stayed until the very end - chanting "one more song"! Needless to say - they were a hit. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a killer band to keep the crowd dancing and having fun all night!
Kahootz knocked it out of the park at our wedding. Their energetic personalities and amazing voices got our whole wedding up and dancing. Our guests still talk about how amazing our band was! Chris was super helpful from the start. He made sure that the songs we requested were played and the ones we didn't want to hear were not played. I highly recommend hiring Kahootz if you want to make your wedding reception memorable!
Kahootz was absolutely amazing! We worked with KB3 for our wedding reception, and we couldn't have asked for a better band or a bigger dance party. They were very organized in the lead-up to the wedding, and we reviewed with them all the details and special songs. They did an awesome job with the special dances (first dance, parent dances, hora) and then the dance party was just amazing - such a good mix of songs that kept everyone on their feet. The band really sets the tone for the whole evening - and they truly turned our wedding into a once-in-a-lifetime celebration full of joy. Throughout the night and for weeks after, we couldn't stop getting compliments about the band - everyone had such a good time! We couldn't have been happier.
KB3 made a very special event into a spectacular dance party. Jim, the band leader, listened to our wishes and delivered a high energy list of songs that kept the party going into the early morning hours. Katherine and Charles personalized the experience by engaging the crowd and dancing with guests. They were so loved that an encore performance was requested. Their professionalism and prompt manner in getting information to us was first rate. We could not have asked for a better time or a better band.
KB3: an incredible sounding band that is also a complete pleasure to work with. Our meeting with Jim, the band leader, was one of our favorite parts of the wedding planning process. He was so helpful and easy to work with. As soon as the band started playing at the reception, all of the guests knew they were in for a treat. I've been to many weddings, and this is the first time I've ever seen the dance floor packed even before dinner was served. People couldn't help but dancing after hearing how good the band sounded. The dance floor was packed all night thanks to a diverse set list of old standards and new hits. I've received so many compliments about the band, saying that they were the best wedding band they'd ever heard. Also important was how the event was run - and KB3 was perfect here as well. They emceed the event in a very professional manner and moved the night along seamlessly. They also sounded fantastic playing our first dance. Hiring KB3 was one of the best decisions we made when it came to our wedding. Look no further for your wedding entertainment!
KB3 was incredible! Professional, easy to work with, and helped us throw one heck of a party! Their talent was only matched by their infectious energy. Seriously so much FUN. Chris Cole was easy to work with and Jim (leader of KB3) was as flexible and accommodating as we could have hoped for. The dance floor was full all night long and our guests are still talking about the band 3 weeks later. Hiring KB3 was the best vendor decision we made -- can't miss. I've been to a lot of weddings and can say without bias that KB3 is one of the best.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Kahootz. So much of flow and energy of the wedding reception is influenced by the band, and Chris Cole and Kahootz are keenly aware of this. Their attention to detail was evident starting at the detail meeting a couple weeks before the wedding. We felt so confident in their ability to keep the evening moving smoothly and read the crowd for a fun night, and we were not at all disappointed. We had people on the dance floor that we never expected to see up and dancing, and the energy of the band kept the dance floor full all night. In the weeks since the wedding, we have continued to hear rave reviews from guests about how great Kahootz was. We couldn't be happier with our choice.
Kahootz was absolutely incredible! They were very easy to work with during the planning phases, and thought of so many details that we never would have on our own! They did the music for both our ceremony and reception, and were fantastic in working with our venue, officiant, lighting, an other vendors. All the musicians were amazing, and they did songs from many different genres for us so everyone had something to dance to. They did a great job getting our party up and dancing! Would highly recommend to anyone.
KB3 was awesome and really helped take our reception to the next level. Everything was perfect, between the talent and personalities of the band members to the song selections Pedro chose for the beginning of the evening to the transition of upbeat music throughout the rest of the night. You could definitely tell the band and our guests were feeding off one another and it was great to see. We could not have been happier with KB3 and especially working with Jim prior to the wedding. He calmed any nerves having answers to questions we had and helped guide us with what to expect for the flow of our evening from a band perspective leading up to the event. It was also great they were able to learn our first dance and groom/mother dance so quickly and nailed both of them. I have heard nothing but great comments about our reception from all of our guests and many of them mentioned the band. I will certainly be recommending KB3 to anyone that asks.
KB3 band played our wedding last weekend in Jamestown, R.I. Not only did they listen to our music requests and throw an excellent party that our guests continue to rave about, the band, and especially drummer/bandleader Jim Felker, were extremely professional, which made the whole evening more enjoyable. Our wedding was in a tent and we fell victim to torrential rains that day, resulting in some flooded outlets. Jim was able to work in tandem with our other vendors and not panic as they figured out a solution. Our wedding planner commented how great they were to work with as opposed to other bands, which can get diva-Ish.
I strongly recommend hiring Kahootz, and in particular KB3, if you are looking to throw an excellent party.
Kahootz band made our wedding day unforgettable!! They played a variety of music genres that appealed to the entire wedding party from classics , dance and pop, soul/funk. The band interacted with the crowd getting everyone up and dancing! Their musical abilities are incredible . The singers are so talented and musicians rocked it!!! As I prepared for the wedding, Chris answered any and every question I had via email or phone call. My guests are raving about the Kahootz band . Thank you so much for making our wedding amazing and magical!!!
My husband and I had the pleasure of having Kahootz play during our wedding ceremony and reception on July 6th. If you are looking for the best- LOOK NO FURTHER!!. The entire band is outrageously talented and so involved in their entertainment. You can often find them in the crowd dancing and looking for guests to sing along. We found it comical that every time we looked at the tables during our wedding no one was seated- the whole wedding was out on the dance floor all night. We had many guests compliment that kahootz was the best band they had ever heard and also that we had the best wedding they had ever been to. I can't speak enough of the entire kahootz band from their professionalism, enthusiasm, and talent. They truly were everything I was hoping for and them some!
We LOVED the Kahootz! They had our dance floor packed before salads were even served!!! They kept the energy high, engaged our guests and kept the dance floor full all night. Chris Cole was really organized and fantastic about tailoring their performance to match our guests’ taste and making all our requests happen. At our next-day brunch our guests couldn’t stop telling us how amazing the Kahootz were! We couldn’t recommend the Kahootz more – the band was phenomenal!
If you’re considering having at band at your wedding, I would without a doubt recommend Kahootz! Such a talented group of musicians with an amazing range of music styles they will surely get even the biggest wallflower out on the dance floor! They kept the energy high and were amazing at keeping our guests engaged. They were incredibly professional and totally made our wedding!
We just had Kahootz at our wedding at the Crane Estate this Memorial day weekend and we LOVED them. The band was amazing. They brought a great energy to the party and so many guests complimented us on the band we picked. The planning process with Chris Cole was excellent. He answered all our questions and we left our planning meeting with him feeling great.
I cannot speak highly enough of Kahootz! When meeting with Chris Cole, we discussed our preferences and he played all of our requests at the wedding - I loved the 80's music :) As the bride, I was extremely impressed to have the entire 200-guest wedding dance all night. The large band provided quite a variety of skill sets, and our guests continue to share with us how much they loved the band. This is hands-down Boston's Best Band!
I feel bad giving one star, but the band leader Chris Cole is down right rude and unprofessional. The rest of the band is talented and top notch. I would steer clear of hiring this band just on Chris Cole's interaction with guests never mind bride and wedding party. He was unprepared and unorganized, and when he was called out on it he was rude and uncooperative to work with. He swore several times and called members of the wedding party inappropriate names. I sure hope he doesnt treat his band the way he treats guests at a wedding. As talented as the band was I highly recommend looking elsewhere, I do not wish my experience to happen to anyone on their big day.
You can stop looking for your wedding band right now because Kahootz is the best! No one left the dance floor until the band had to stop playing at our wedding. Every song was top notch and the musicians were amazing. The songs we asked them to learn for us turned out so well. I wish I could throw parties all the time just so I can hire Kahootz again.
This review is long over as our wedding was in July-- but our experience with K2 was so good, I wanted to be sure I had time to give K2 and Kahootz the stellar review they deserve.
My husband and I were married in Boston this past July (2017) and I knew right away I wanted K2. I had seen K2 perform at a wedding a few years before and had never forgotten how good it was.
We reached out to K2 and from the get-go, they were great. Chris, the band manager was responsive and easy to work with. We met with Chris at the Seaport hotel to go over our needs, wants, likes and dislikes. He was awesome-- he knows his stuff, he's helped the band with tons and tons of weddings and is able to help you figure out exactly what you want for the big day. I have never even been a bridesmaid before so I had no idea what I was doing-- in that meeting Chris was able to talk us through making our dreams a reality. Timing, types of songs, what the crowd would like, when the best time for breaks was, slow songs vs. fast songs, what kind of slow songs for our special dances....etc. He's super comfortable to sit with and puts you at ease.
On the day of our wedding, our planning was followed through to a T. The band was there on time, prepared, made no mistakes, and GOT THE PARTY GOING (and kept it going!). We have had so many friends and family members tell us that this was the best wedding they've ever been to-- and we have K2 to thank for that. People cannot stop talking about how good the band was. It was less like being at a wedding, and more like being at a performance. We entered to Bruno Mars "Uptown Funk" and the band hit every note and brought it loud. Everyone was on their feet in no time, and people never sat back down. There was not a minute of our wedding the dance floor was empty. Thank you Kahootz and K2 for making our wedding the party of the year!
Where to start-Kahootz is the best of the best. From beginning to end, our entire process was seamless. I had read rave reviews of them so my now husband made a point to attend one of their showcases at the Seaport Hotel in Boston (absolutely do this if you are considering this band). They were incredible and I knew our search was over. So much so that I emailed the manager of the band (Chris) immediately after the showcase ended to set up a time to chat and discuss the booking process.
Leading up to our big day, Chris' communication was perfect. He was quick to respond to any questions and offered great suggestions as we started planning the details of our reception.
The day of is when this band really shined. They were absolutely incredible-I cannot say enough good things about them. If you can hire this band, 100% do it. Guests are still talking about how amazing our dance floor was and several friends with upcoming weddings are planning to book them as well. They played a perfect combination of new and old music and kept the crowd on their feet all night long.
PROS: K2 is one of the best Boston wedding bands in the game. My husband and I had been to a ton of weddings and we knew that having a live band versus a DJ made all the difference, so having a fantastic band at our own wedding was a must for both of us. I invested a lot of time in the decision making process, went to at least 5 wedding band show cases - sometimes to hear the same band twice - and kept coming back to K2. They were undeniably talented and had a ton of energy - and they certainly brought their A-game to our big day. Nobody left the dance floor the entire night (I can't even remember them taking a break!) and my guests are still talking about how amazing they were , how they set the tone for the entire event and kept the party going, and how they loved that they came out into the crowd and broke it down on the dance floor mid-song!).
CONS: I will say that the K2 band is not well represented on the Kahootz website - the videos, song lists, and artists in the band are not up-to-date., which was a struggle when I was doing my research and trying to remember who I had heard, what they sang, and how good they were, so I hope this doesn't deter anyone from giving K2 a second look and going to a showcase to hear them live because they are seriously unbelievable. There were also a few bumps in the planning process (stemming from the lack of organization on the part of management), but that had nothing to do with the actual band. They crushed it and I would make the decision again and again to hire K2 for my wedding. Check them out - they won't disappoint!
The rumors are true… Kahootz is literally the best wedding band EVER (not just in Boston). My now husband and I have been to enough weddings to know that what makes a fun party are the guests and a phenomenal band. We wanted our guests to dance and sing all night long and that’s exactly what happened. Kahootz brought so much spirit and energy to our reception (held at the Boston Public Library), playing an incredible range of music that brought all the generations out on the dance floor at once. Not only can they play a huge range of music (soul, motown, hip hop, rock) but they can emcee your event and work the crowd at the same time. In the middle of the dance floor, at the height of the reception, numerous friends and family would stop me to exclaim how much they loved the band. In addition to their amazing performance, it was also a pleasure to work with Chris Cole, the band manager. He was very responsive over email and asked great questions to help focus in on what we wanted for our reception. The band learned two new songs for us, including our first dance song, and let us choose the music to accompany everything from our introduction and cake cutting to the last dances. We are so happy we hired Kahootz. If you want a band, and a party that people will not stop talking about, hire Kahootz now!!!
I have worked in events for over 17 years. Mostly, I have worked on Cape Cod but I have worked across the country. So, when it came time to plan my own wedding I knew which vendors I wanted. Kahootz has always been my favorite band out of all the bands I have seen over the years. They are worth every penny and more! I have worked hundreds of weddings and it was the first time I have ever seen people dance before salads were even served. They engage the whole audience and everyone had so much fun. People are still calling me to tell me how fabulous our wedding was! Thank you Kahootz!!!
We are OBSESSED with Kahootz! We hired them following their gigs at both my brother's and sister's weddings. They are so smooth and energizing, the totally delivered on the vibe we were looking to build at our outdoor, daytime wedding in Maine.
Also, they were quick to improvise when our generator accidentally blew. The did an accapella set on the fly which was a magical way to end our day.
Thanks again, Chris and Kahootz!
We could not have been more pleased.
Where do we start? Kahootz is the BEST WEDDING BAND EVER! All of the band members are incredibly talented which allows them to play a very diverse playlist, from the classic hits to the latest Top 40 and everything in between. They are also the most fun and engaging wedding band we have ever seen (our guests echoed this sentiment). The lead singers were always out in the crowd, allowing the guests to sing and dance right along with them, and you can tell that all of the musicians love doing what they do which gives off a super fun vibe. The dance floor was packed all night long which is exactly what we had hoped for on our day, and I can’t begin to tell you how many of our guests commented on how talented and fun the band was. Kahootz made the night everything we wanted it to be.
Lastly, but not to be overlooked, working with Chris Cole (the band manager) was a breeze. He is professional, organized, responsive, and consistently focused on making your day the best it can possibly be. He met with us in person prior to the wedding day, where he got all of the details and listened to our vision of the day – he then helped to work out the flow of the reception and customized the music based on our vision. He also worked with our day-of coordinator at the venue behind the scenes to make everything seamless and stress-free. We cannot recommend Kahootz highly enough!!!
P.S. if Kahootz is already booked for your wedding day, check out their sister bands K2 and KB3. We have been to a wedding where K2 was the band and they are incredible as well!
This band is phenomenal! We first heard Kahootz while at another wedding in Boston and when we got engaged we knew we had to have them. They are soooo easy to work with and are so organized which I loved! They learned our first dance song for us which was amazing and kept the party going all night. We loved that they took the time to talk to us about the type of wedding we were picturing and we discussed how many ballads to play etc. I think every guest at our wedding came up to us to tell us how amazing the band was. Young, old, everyone loved them! We even had guests that were saying goodbye to us stay because of the next song the band played! I can't say enough about how professional and fun this band is, and the talent is out of this world!!! Honestly I would pay to go see this band perform. Highly highly recommend!
We booked K2 after a lot of research on various wedding bands in the Boston area. We loved them after seeing them at a showcase but their performance at our wedding was absolutely above and beyond our expectations. I cannot imagine there is a better wedding band out there! Everyone who attended our wedding has commented on how amazing K2 was and that they truly made the wedding. The only complaint we've heard about our wedding is that the dance floor should have been bigger!! They learned our slightly obscure first dance song and nailed it. All the members of the band were phenomenal- David's guitar tricks impressed everyone, Justin kept the crowd incredibly engaged and pumped up and people are still talking about Bianca's amazing voice! I would highly recommend K2 to anyone looking for a high energy wedding band.
Kahootz was beyond phenomenal at our Boston Harbor Hotel summer wedding - we highly recommend them to every wedding couple who wants their guests dancing all night! Kahootz kept everyone dancing till the end, and all my friends were raving about how great they were. Every song they played was a hit, and we loved it when they walked into the crowd and got everyone even more excited. Words cannot describe how grateful we are for such a fantastic band to make our wedding night so special - thank you Kahootz!
The ceremony was beautiful, the food was delicious, the speeches were from the heart, but after the wedding, all anyone could talk about was the band.
“Amazing!”
“Incredible!”
“Unbelievable!”
Their charisma, talent, and versatility was undeniable. Energy was building at the dinner tables from the first song they played. After the first dance, all 150 guests were on the dance floor within ten seconds. I’ve never seen anything like it. At the end of the night, the guests demanded an encore, chanting, “One! More! Song!” (They did play one more song, and the crowd went nuts.)
Chris is truly a professional: responsive, considerate, and knowledgeable. It was such a pleasure working with Kahootz we wish we could do it all over again!
Kahootz is not only an excellent band and vendor, but they transformed our wedding from a fun ceremony but, according to many of our friends and family, "One of the best weddings I have ever been to."
Multiple guests came to me the day after to tell me they had never had more fun. Many people inquired about booking Kahootz the night of our wedding!
Most of our wedding was planned and executed by my beautiful wife and lovely mother-in-law. One of the only things I was responsible for was logistics with the band. This was great, because it allowed me to plan a surprise for my bride. I'm a performer and a comedian and wanted to sing something special for her. Kahootz not only helped me plan, they also allowed my friend to sit in with the band on lead guitar. Chris and crew helped me orchestrate my surprise (at no extra charge) and I sang "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" and gave my wife one last wedding present. She was none the wiser and Kahootz pulled it off with ease. A highlight of our night for sure.
A few other notes: Sometimes it's hard to figure out where the music is coming from BECAUSE THE SINGERS ARE IN THE CROWD WITH YOUR GUESTS! This kind of crowd participation is amazing and allows your guests to sing along and feel part of the show. Also, I have never been at a wedding where people were standing like hungry animals, waiting to dance. Kahootz has that special something that makes people get out of their seats and have a good time. Don't worry about the food. If Kahootz is playing, it might not get eaten.
Kahootz did a beautiful job of orchestrating the night, playing the songs we requested and keeping the ceremony moving along. They also recently changed singers, but never fear - they didn't miss a beat.
The band was sweet and cordial with guests, played generational material that got everyone dancing. They're well worth the money for their professionalism, kindness, ability, and serious musical chops. We're going to get married again just to book them.
I cannot begin to say enough wonderful things about Kahootz! There are so many adjectives I could use to describe how amazing their talent is! Chris was such a pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding. His patience, guidance and flexibility are truly one of a kind! As a wedding professional myself, there are few people that live up to my standards and Kahootz is definitely one that surpasses them all! Months later, my family and friends are still raving about Kahootz! I would not hesitate to recommend them personally or professionally!
Working with Kahootz was one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. From start to finish they were easy to work with, straight forward, responsive, and fun. Most importantly though, they absolutely rocked the night of our wedding. We gave Chris a rough idea of our likes (and a LOT of our dislikes) and he created the perfect set list. The band sounded unbelievable and people of all ages were on the dance floor the whole night. I actually wish we had a recording of their version of our first dance song (by Otis Redding) because I loved it so much. They were also able to work with the hotel to manage the entire reception schedule so myself, my husband, and our families didn't have to worry about a thing. At the end of the night, our friends were on the floor chanting "one more song". I think that says it all!!
One of the few things that we wanted to make sure we got right with our wedding was the band and we couldn't have made a better decision! We went and listened to one of their showcases at Elephant and Castle and booked the band the next day. Chris was wonderful to work with and did an amazing job of making the whole wedding reception amazing! The dance floor was packed the entire night, there wasn't a single song that wasn't a hit. We couldn't be happier with our decision to have Kahootz at our wedding and would highly recommend them to anyone else!
K2 performed at my daughter's wedding two weeks ago. From the moment they started to play until the last song of the night, the large dance floor was ALWAYS packed!!! They play all types of music...oldies, standards, popular hits! The singers get down onto the dancefloor among the guests and sing---they were the best wedding band I've ever heard....and our guests all agreed!!!
Kahootz is the most unbelievable wedding band! From Day 1, working with Chris Cole of the band was amazing. He was so professional and fun and was always available to answer our questions throughout the planning process. All of the band members were professionally dressed for our occasion and played a variety of songs from all decades. They even learned some new songs for our wedding. The singers came into the crowd and interacted with guests which was great. I would highly recommend Kahootz! Two weeks after our wedding, we were at another wedding and were able to enjoy them again!
Kahootz was amazing! My fiance at the time was set on a DJ, but we decided to go hear just one band (Kahootz) and see what we thought. He was blown away and insisted we had to have Kahootz at our wedding. We didn't check out any other bands, booked them, and it was one of the best decisions we made in the planning process. They blew us away with their performances for songs we requested. Guests raved ALL night and in the days following about how amazing the band was...there was never a dull moment on the dance floor all night. The band members also moved around the dance floor a bit, which kept the energy going. And they were super accommodating and excited about letting my husband play drums for a song which the crowd loved! Highly recommend.
No contest, this has to be the best wedding band in the area. They play all styles of music...9 members and instruments. They can literally do it all! they also encourage crowd participation and EVERYONE at my wedding was on the dance floor! A little pricey, but 100% worth it.
Our biggest priority while we planned our wedding was finding the perfect band. We found K2 through a friend who had used them for a Vermont wedding a few years before.
K2 had all 215 of our guests on the dance floor the entire night. They played an amazing setlist that pleased every age, and kept the party going the whole time. They were a pleasure to work with and all of our guests keep raving about how this was the best band they've ever seen.
We would hire K2 again in a heartbeat, and we have a feeling our guests will be hiring them for future weddings too!
My husband and I looked into several bands before deciding on Kahootz, and it was such a great decision. Everyone was dancing the whole time, and they happily learned songs that we wanted played. They are amazing!
The best band ever. Everyone danced all night, no one wanted the evening to end. So great to work with.
Great at reading the crowd - they kept us up and dancing all night. Fantastic singers and high energy band.
People are still talking about how amazing Kahootz was! My husband & I were recently married on 8/11/12 and paying for the wedding ourselves, we were on a strict budget. Initially I was looking at DJ’s but having always preferred live bands as I think it creates more “energy”, I convinced my hubby-to-be that, despite cost, a live band was the way to go. Kahootz came highly recommended through a friend and after seeing them play at one of their showcases, I knew I had to have them! Of course, that also meant planning my wedding around their schedule as they were already booked up a year in advance!!!! When we met with Chris Cole, manager & saxophone player of Kahootz, we told him we wanted everyone to have fun and literally, dance the night away! The majority of our guest list was a combination of mid 30’s, 40’s and 65+ and EVERYONE loved them! From the moment we walked in with our bridal party, the dance floor was hopping – in fact I actually had a friend complain that there was no downtime because she literally danced to every song. The entire band was amazing but I can’t say enough about the lead singers who really engaged our guests. Not only did they nail our first dance song, one they had to learn as it’s not mainstream – but when things started to heat up they jumped on the dance floor and had everyone singing along with them – the best was the female vocalist Marissa who made my 11 year old niece feel like a pop star by letting her sing in to the microphone (thank you)! Kahootz really wowed the crowd with everything from Usher to Frank Sinatra, Van Morrison and Journey! And despite the fact that the band put us way over budget, they were definitely worth every penny – especially considering people are still talking about how amazing they were! Thank you Kahootz – literally the best money we spent!
This band is amazing. All of our guests loved them and they did such a great job. Weeks after people were asking me where we found them and all of my soon to be married friends in the area vowed to get them to come to their wedding. At first we were not sure because we do not necessarily like their style of music and were scared that it would be too high school dance like, but after my sister-in-law pushed me to get them (because she saw them and loved them), I agreed and was not disappointed. Our wedding was at the Peabody Essex Museum which does not have a stage, which made the event much more fun . The band danced with us, let us sing with them and interacted with the crowd. They made our wedding amazing! Chris was also great to work with!
The band was our #1 priority while planning our wedding. It was the first thing we looked into (about a year and a half before our wedding!). For us, the music/dancing really makes the wedding, and K2 was even better than we could have imagined!
We went to see the band once before booking and once after we booked. They have showcases in Boston where potential clients can come to see them perform, which is SO important....and trust me, not all bands do this! We loved them when we saw them, but our expectations were truly exceeded. They had EVERYONE dancing all night; they played a fabulous variety of songs; and everyone is still talking about how great they were. I could not recommend them more highly....they were the absolute best part of our wedding! They are pricey, but they are worth EVERY PENNY! I PROMISE! BOOK THEM!!!
Kahootz was absolutely terrific at our wedding!! My husband and I received lots and lots of compliments from our guests and the number one comment was about the amazing music. Kahootz's versatility and ability to read the crowd are unparalleled. I have never once been to a wedding where, at the end of the night, the dance floor is still packed and people are clapping and cheering on the band chanting "one more song." That did happen at our wedding thanks to Kahootz. They can play everything from Stevie Wonder to Flo Rida to Adele to Lady Gaga to The Temptations to Frank Sinatra - and they do it all well! My husband (fiance at the time) and I spent over two months checking out all the bands in the area and Kahootz was our absolute first choice when we heard them and they did not disappoint!! And for a 9 piece band, they were a great value!
I was very clear when it came time to budget for my wedding and knew I wanted a band over a DJ and this is where we splurged on our budget in order to get the very best out there, and that is exactly what we recieved. The band was amazing and once dinner service concluded from the moment they began their first song until they announced the last song of the evening the dance floor remained packed. Everyone danced all night and I was beyond sad when the night came to an end, I could have listened to them forever.
This band had done our friends wedding 5 years ago and that's when we knew we wanted them for ours! They are one of the most sought after bands in the city! I have nothing but amazing things to say about this band. Chris was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning. THey had our guests on the floor from the VERY START of the reception until the last song. Including me, the bride!
I was very excited for them and new they wouldn't disappoint, they were the most important part of our reception as far as we were concerned.
Everyone is still talking about them and what an amazing time they had singing and dancing with the band on the dance floor.
With all of our wedding vendors, my husband and I agreed we would do research, narrow down our top 3, meet them in person, and then compare/decide. We did stick to this with all out other vendors, but after we left hearing Kahootz for the first time we were 100% sold and were not disappointed!
The band is amazing; they are so versatile playing anything from todays hits, r&b, pop/rock, country, to oldies but goodies...and not only do they play everything but they SOUND just like the singers every time; it's crazy! Our wedding was a mix of later 20-30 somethings up to the baby boomers generation and everyone was on the dance floor all night. They know how to throw a party and had the perfect level of involvement with the crowd!
I recommend Kahootz 110% and hope to have the opportunity to hear them again live. Chris was also great to work with throughout the process. They were a vendor we had confidence in throughout the process which left us with no worries and much anticipation and excitement.
You won't regret booking them!!
Kahootz really knows how to get everyone moving. We got married eighteen months ago and people are STILL talking about the band. They were terrific! What's more, Kahootz is the perfect size for a full sound without being overwhelming. We've recommended them to a bunch of friends in the area who are getting married. They're absolutely fantastic!
Our one caveat is this: use songs from their (EXTENSIVE) catalogue of music. We had them learn the song for our first dance (owing to the fact that we spent money on lessons, etc.) and it was disappointing. The words were a bit botched and we would have been better off using the recording. Kahootz is incredible at what they do, and we should have let them do it with the songs they know best.
Outstanding performance, no hokey songs,
This band was a class act. They were fantastic. Everyone was up on the dance floor the entire night. Everyone loved them and could not say enough about them. I highly recommend them.
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