KUDMANI - Louisville Wedding Band
Serving Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio
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AWARD WINNER (11X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Thank you for your interest in planning and executing an experience of a lifetime. We are relentless in our pursuit of euphoric joy so that your guests will have no other choice but to laugh, sing, and dance the night away with you. The experience is the greatest gift that you can give your wedding guests. Your best day ever awaits! Our price includes:
1) Comprehensive Reception Planning
2) Onsite Ceremony Music (wireless mic / lavalier mic and sound system included)
3) Cocktail Hour Music
4) Emcee Services
5) DJ Services
6) Lights and Professional Sound System
7) The KUDMANI Band - Yeah Baby!!!
Watch our wedding video, read our testimonials, and have confidence that the greatest day of your life awaits. Our clients have awarded us with Hall of Fame honors on the Knot and "Couples Choice" on Wedding Wire based on their experiences. Leo has named us "Reader's Choice" and the Voice Tribune has awarded us with "Dance Party of the Year" honors.
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Guitar
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Percussion
Vocals
Music Genres
Dance
Disco
Hip-Hop
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
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Wedding
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Awards and Affiliations
11-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+8 more.
Best of Weddings
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5.0
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Kudmani is an energetic, professional wedding band that keeps the dance floor packed and engages guests of every age. They communicate clearly during planning, accommodate special requests, and serve as lively MCs to keep the night flowing. Reviewers highly recommend them and credit the band with making receptions unforgettable.Review photos
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Stefan L
5.0
6/29/2026
I've known Sammy Kudmani for over 10 years. I actually used to coach his kids, so when it came time to plan my own wedding, there was never any question in my mind: Sammy was the o...
nly choice for our band. Knowing him personally made this even more special, because I already knew his energy and passion were the real deal. Watching him bring that same enthusiasm to our wedding, on our biggest night, made it even more meaningful.
And he did not disappoint. From the first song to the last, Sammy and his band had our entire family and friends on the dance floor, and I mean nonstop. People who normally don't dance were out there the whole night. Sammy has this contagious energy and genuine love for what he does that you can feel in every note, and it completely set the tone for the entire celebration.
This wasn't just a band doing a job — it was Sammy pouring his heart into making our night unforgettable, the same way he pours his heart into everything he does. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had. If you're looking for a wedding band that will bring real energy, real passion, and a guaranteed packed dance floor, do yourself a favor and book Sammy Kudmani. You won't regret it.
Highly, highly recommend, and honored to call him a friend. 🎶💃🕺
Kelly B
5.0
6/17/2026
Kudmani was the best band for our family. In fact , felt like a member of our family . We loved our evening !
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Matthew H
5.0
6/15/2026
Engaging, fun, and great energy. Highly recommend!
Alexa G
5.0
6/12/2026
We had Sammy and his band at our wedding reception, and they truly exceeded all expectations! From a one-of-a-kind experience that made us feel celebrated and special, to engaging ...
every single person at our wedding, we couldn't have asked for more. Calls leading up to the big day allowed Sammy to get to know us as a couple and our families, which made the experience they provided feel very personal.
A couple in my family was celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary, and Kudmani played their first dance song and gave them a moment to re-live their special day. Needless to say, there wasn't a dry eye in building! This just shows how thoughtful Sammy and his band are, and we couldn't thank them enough.
We have received SO MANY compliments and inquiries about them, so if you're thinking about having Kudmani for your wedding or event, just do it! You will not regret it.
Deb G
5.0
6/02/2026
Sammy Kudmani is great to work with- prompt communication and professional in every way! We hired Kudmani for our daughter’s wedding in May because everyone had so much fun and l...
oved the band at our other daughter’s wedding 5 years ago . They kept the energy high and everyone eventually found themselves on the dance floor! This wedding was on our family farm in a rural area and I was concerned that it might be challenging- but, the band handled everything perfectly. My daughter had some special requests for the wedding ceremony and first dance and Sammy was completely accommodating. We could not have asked for anything more- great experience!
Katherine G
5.0
6/01/2026
Sammy and his band did an AMAZING job performing at my sister’s wedding. He brought the energy, fun, and key the party going. Additionally, he was SO cooperative and collaborative...
with her to see her vision come to light. Fun fact: We also had Sammy perform at our wedding five years ago!! Would 10000000% recommend for ANY event!!!!
Diana G
5.0
5/18/2026
The Kudmani band went above and beyond what I asked for. And I asked for a lot! They came out to an extremely remote area of Kentucky, worked with my friend to help make a custom f...
irst dance song, they provided a four song karaoke halftime show, allowed for my edits of songs to be put into our ceremomy . Every single request I had, Sammy “not a problem. We will figure it out.” The best proof of why they are the best band is they also did my sister’s wedding! And as a younger sister who never wants to copy my older sister, on this one, I couldn’t possibly pick somebody other than the Kudmani band because they gave such a great experience the first time! Thank you so much I am still so elated with how everything turned out. I am still receiving compliments on how much fun the band was.
Margaret H
5.0
5/17/2026
Kudmani was absolutely incredible! We had total trust in them to keep the party going, and they did not disappoint. Their willingness to travel to Jim Beam made everything seamless...
, and they were so interactive and engaging with our guests. Our family cannot stop raving about how much fun they had—the energy, the music, and the vibe were unforgettable. If you want a band that will make your wedding an absolute blast, Kudmani is the one!!
Madison S
5.0
9/16/2025
There is no doubt that Kudmani is the BEST band that you can have on your wedding day! They were professional, entertaining, engaging, and on track time wise for the whole evening....
We got several comments that we had the best wedding band our guests had ever seen! If you have a request, Sammy and his team will make it happen. I would recommend them time and time again!
Monica T
5.0
8/24/2025
There is no question that hiring KUDMANI for our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding was the one of the best decisions we made! Sammy was just as excited as we were to celebrate the ...
newly married couple and that excitement was contagious! The guests danced and sang along all night and the band kept the focus on the happy couple. Everyone raved about how much fun they had at the reception. Sammy promised an EPIC day and they more than fulfilled that promise; from start to finish KUDMANI made sure that the wedding day was the ultimate celebration of our kids. Sammy and his band gave us memories that we will last a lifetime and we are grateful to them for making the evening incredible for everyone. KUDMANI is THE ULTIMATE wedding band. Do not hesitate to book them! Their entire team is professional, talented and will make sure your day is UNFORGETTABLE!
Leann A
5.0
6/27/2025
The Sammi Kudmani Band was TOP NOTCH🤩! They were AMAZINGLY interactive, keeping us on our feet all night at our daughter’s wedding! We have three & will use them everytime! Can’t ...
wait for the next occasion to enjoy them🎉🩵🥂! Very pleased professionally too!
Haley A
5.0
6/23/2025
The Kudmani band was a highlight of our wedding! They kept all our guests entertained and kept the dance floor packed all night! We are so thankful for to have found Sammy, a fello...
w Centre College alumni, to make our day extra special. Highly highly recommend the Kudmani wedding band for a 10/10 party!!
Allie T
5.0
12/11/2024
When my Husband and I were planning our wedding, we said one of the most important things at our wedding was the entertainment to make sure our friends and family had the time of t...
heir life, on the best day of our life. When we stumbled upon KUDMANI, Sammy told us he wanted the night to be "EPIC!" and boy was he right.
KUDMANI was communicative with us throughout the entire process and was attentive to our needs/wants. He sat on the phone with us for hours helping to plan our big day and was a true professional the entire process. We wanted the party to start the second we walked in as husband and wife until the last call and Sammy accomplished that. His band played songs that got everyone at our wedding of all ages up and dancing. The songs were very inclusive to every generation and ones that could be sang to the top of our lungs. We had people on the dance floor all night long. Family and friends are still raving about our band months after our wedding! I highly recommend Sammy and his band for your wedding entertainment- it was one of the best decisions we made during the entire wedding process. We have never smiled so big, laughed so much, and danced so hard, like we did the night of our wedding. Seeing all of our family and friends laughing and dancing the night away is a memory we will cherish forever. Sammy felt like family to us by the end of the night. We are so happy to be apart of the KUDMANI family. Book KUDMANI now! We promise you wont regret it.
Mary O
5.0
12/10/2024
Kudmani is TRULY a one of a kind band and made our wedding day so much more unbelievable than we could have ever thought! They brought incredible energy and kept everyone on the da...
nce floor all night. Their music selection was perfect, they plays the oldies and goodies towards the beginning, then ended the night with a bang. They were so professional throughout the entire night and so easy to work with. We received COUNTLESS compliments from our guests about how fantastic the band was. They went above and beyond with interacting with us and all of our guests, inviting people on stage, being SO great with all the little kiddos that we had and even bringing instruments for everyone to play. The day was made so personal and tailored exactly to us. It all started with Sammy, several months prior to our big day. Having several phone calls with him prior to the event, him ensuring all of our needs were met, asking all of the fine tuning questions to make sure that he had everything exactly right, he truly made the day unforgettable. Having Sammy as the MC throughout the evening was a bigger blessing than we could have thought possible! He made the entire night run smoothly, kept to our timeline, helped move things along, and ensured everyone was having the time of their life. Thank you for making our special day unforgettable! Could not recommend Sammy and the band anymore!!
Taylor O
5.0
12/09/2024
Kudmani is the BEST!! Sammy made sure no detail was missed from intros, to toasts, and more. The energy was unmatched at our wedding because of them. Everyone had so much fun on th...
e dance floor!! We can’t recommend Kudmani enough. They truly made our reception incredible and included our bridal party and family which was so special!
Sarah S
5.0
12/08/2024
Best wedding band ever! They made our wedding day so fun and entertaining! The dance floor was packed the entire night!
Edward D
5.0
11/22/2024
WOW!!! That’s the first I think, looking back to my daughter’s wedding and having KUDMANI as our band. They rocked it. I’ve been to tons of weddings with a DJ and usually not even ...
halfway through the night, the dance floor is pretty bare. Everyone is off in their own little groups. We didn’t want that to happen, and KUDMANI advertised that they kept everyone engaged. Well let me tell you, they delivered. Big Time. As you can see from the pictures, the dance floor was packed. And it looked like this from the beginning to the end. KUDMANI’s set list was great. He gave us options and filled the rest in with a lot of great music. Throw in some tambourines for everyone, or cow bells, or pull people up on the stage to dance or sing. It was a blast. And Sammy was a great MC, always interacting with the crowd. I can’t say enough about how they want to make everything perfect for the bride and groom and family. I called Sammy about a month out and told him I was learning to play drums and wanted to play at the wedding. He said great, let’s do it. I told him a song I was learning but the band didn’t know it. He said they would learn it if that’s what I wanted. I was amazed. However, I changed songs, and they did know it. So, they let me play that night having never played with them. The whole band was extremely supportive. They even let me go practice with them at sound check. I could go on and on about KUDMANI and our experience and you will not hear a single bad thing. I highly recommend them. Thank you KUDMANI !!!
Michelle S
5.0
10/04/2024
Sammy was amazingly helpful in the planning part of my daughter’s wedding all the way until the end of the reception. He was available to help us with any and every question we ha...
d and made us feel comfortable through the entire planning process. Once the band started playing all of the guests stayed on the dance floor. Kudmani kept everyone entertained the entire night and made this event a memorable one for all parties involved. They’re worth every penny we spent on them and then some! You won’t regret booking Kudmani for any of your events.
Michelle S
5.0
10/04/2024
Sammy was amazingly helpful from the planning of my daughter’s wedding until the end of her wedding night. He and his band made the wedding not only entertaining and fun, but a me...
morable event for everyone involved. Kudmani had all guests on the dance floor the entire time. I highly recommend this band. You won’t be disappointed! They’re worth every penny and then some!
Alexis R
5.0
10/04/2024
Kudmani band exceeded every expectation we had. Our dance floor stayed pack the entire night with all age groups dancing. Everyone is still saying that this was by far the best ban...
d they have ever heard. It truly was an experience of a lifetime! Sammy and the band were excellent to work with and extremely professional. Book with Kudmani band you will not regret it!
Rachel S
5.0
10/02/2024
Please trust me, and just book KUDMANI! We truly cannot say enough good things to do the band justice. Sammy is the ultimate professional from start to finish. He assured us tha...
t Madeleine and Hunter's wedding would be EPIC, and he 100% delivered! He also assured us that he would get everyone on the dance floor, and they would stay on the dance floor for the entirety of the reception, and he 100% delivered!
I contacted Sammy a week before the wedding because I was concerned that some of our guests would not be able to dance due to various health issues or concerns. I did not want those guests to be embarrassed by encouraging them to dance when they may not want to or be able to dance. He reassured me that there was nothing to worry about. The most incredible thing is that Sammy and the band worked their "KUDMANI magic," and not only were those guests enjoying themselves THOROUGHLY on the dance floor, but one even ended up on stage- of his own volition!
Months after the wedding, our friends are still talking about KUDMANI! Everyone tells us that it was the most fun they have ever had a wedding reception. We can't thank Sammy and the KUDMANI band enough for making Madeleine and Hunter's Day so memorable and special. Sammy is now like family, and we look forward to many more fun, memorable, and EPIC moments ahead! God bless and thank you, Sammy!
-Rachel Scanlon (Mother of the Bride)
Madeleine S
5.0
9/30/2024
Kudmani was the best band ever!! They kept everyone on the dance floor all night. Best decision I made for our wedding was hiring them. Very professional and were available to talk...
throughout the wedding planning process. They really delivered everything they promised! Everyone was raving about how good the band was all night
Beth S
5.0
9/24/2024
My wedding wouldn’t have been the same without Kudmani band. They make sure to get everyone involved and speak with everyone!
Toni S
5.0
9/24/2024
You NEED this band at your wedding if you want it to be the most fun ever!!!!!! Sammy & his band were absolutely incredible & we could not have loved our day more.
Judi S
5.0
7/10/2024
Our son and his beautiful bride had the most epic wedding reception, thanks to the fantastic energy of Sammy and the entire band. My daughter-in-law and son once commented after ...
a call with Sammy, that they thought he was maybe more excited about the wedding than them! And, now, I can see why they felt that way. From the entrance to the exit, he was completed engaged with all of the guests. Their set list of classic songs appealed to all ages. The band interacted with everyone and no one left the dance floor! They even learned and performed a special Taylor Swift song for a couple of Swiftie flower girls! If you hire this band, you will be guaranteed the best night ever!
L G
5.0
7/10/2024
My daughter’s father passed away 8 years ago from pancreatic cancer. He was a drummer in several local bands in the area when he was younger. Every time we attend a wedding or a da...
nce he’s comment would be “they needed a band.” So, when our daughter got engaged, I knew he would want her to have a band at her wedding. I started looking for wedding bands and sending requests, I received messages back from several bands, but when I contacted Kudmani Band, I received a 30-minute phone call from Sammy tell me about their band and the entertainment benefits the band provided. We discussed we didn’t want a sad wedding even though her dad would not be there to walk her down the aisle, or to have the traditional Father/Daughter dance with her. Her father would want her day to be upbeat and happy. We also didn’t want to deny the Groom and his mother their traditional Mother/Son dance. I was sold on the band, but it was the bride and groom’s decision. My daughter thought the price was too high but after considering they were doing the music for the ceremony, the cocktail hour and the reception she decided it was worth the money.
Afterwards we have all decided it was money well spent! Everyone loved the band; people keep asking me how I know Sammy? They really thought he was a friend we had flown in from Orlando to emcee the whole affair! Everyone had a great time and danced from the first song until the last, that included the youngest to the oldest. Our photographer that has done numerous weddings stated that Sammy was the best emcee she had seen at a wedding, and she had never seen wedding guests so involved. All the band was so talented and played exactly what the bride and groom requested.
I made it through the whole day without shedding a tear, even when the band played “September” (Earth, Wind and Fire was the last concert my daughter and I attended with her father) and “My Girl” a song he always sang for me and my daughter. The whole wedding was upbeat and happy, just as we wanted. We highly recommend Kudmani Band and know your wedding day will be as special as my daughter’s and her husband’s.
Kristen L
5.0
7/06/2024
The best band ever! Had everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Of all the vendors, the band was the best money we spent! Amazing
Jodi L
5.0
6/05/2024
Amazing band. Sammy and the entire band had the dance floor full all night. Great entertainers! Best wedding ever! So much fun!
Jahan W
5.0
6/04/2024
We used the Sammy Kudmani Band to play at our May 2024 wedding at the Muhammad Ali Museum in downtown Louisville, and it was the best decision we made. Honestly, our first decision...
was to hire them, and then we rushed to get a coordinator, venue, etc.
First, Sammy is an excellent MC who gets everyone fired up. His music is incredible; they know how to get people onto the dance floor, and literally, all of our guests were telling us about how great the band was. Need further proof: we had a few couples that were pushing their 50th anniversary and said they hadn’t been on the dance floor in over 5 years until this wedding and this band.
We used Courtney Samuel Events to help plan our entire day, and between the two of them, it was the best decision that we made. I’d highly recommend hiring the Sammy Kudmani Band, as they are hands down the best band in Kentucky!
John S
5.0
4/29/2024
Sammy and his band were GREAT to work with. Would highly recommend them! Kept the party going!!!
Sheryl S
5.0
4/25/2024
We had Kudmani play at our daughter’s wedding. They did and amazing job! The dance floor was packed the entire evening consisting of people ranging in age from 20 to 85. The music ...
covered a wide range of genres. So many people told us how great the music was. Band members interacted with the guests which made the evening even more enjoyable. We highly recommend Kudmani for your wedding.
John S
5.0
4/23/2024
Sammy and his band took our wedding to the next level, and made everyone feel so comfortable taking the dance floor across all generations of our guests there. The degree of crowd...
engagement he commandeers is incredibly valuable and made our wedding experience better than I could have imagined. He made my bride and I feel like rock stars the moment we stepped foot in our venue, and he even offered to get my parents a drink at their table. He’s a true class act. Several people asked how I knew Sammy Kudmani so well; is he your uncle? Your family friend? This is the kind of commitment you can expect while working with Sammy; incredibly charismatic and has nailed the formula of how to make your wedding the best ever and the one your friends will try to emulate. Thanks Sammy and team, we love you!
Perrin L
5.0
2/23/2024
Selecting Kudmani to perform at our wedding reception was the easiest/greatest choice we made.
To start, I found out about Kudmani through one of my buddies weddings. Sammy and cr...
ew rocked the house and made the entire wedding!
I put a request on their website on a Saturday afternoon. Within 30 minutes I received an email/text/call from Sammy to ensure the band was available during the day we needed.
Sammy was easy to get a hold of with questions, requests or last minute items to check off the list. They were the easiest to work with throughout the entire process. They drove to Southwest Ohio to rock the house for our wedding.
The band sounded outstanding and did a wonderful job keeping people entertained and on the dance floor. They also did a great job towards the end with a dance with my wife and I at the center.
We have received over 20+ compliments on how amazing Kudmani did and how they sounded. A few folks even said it’s the best “wedding” band they have ever heard (I agree).
The band was so nice, accommodating and ultimately you can tell they love to be entertainers.
When it comes to booking your next band at a wedding, banquet or reception, it is SIMPLE, KUDMANI SHOULD BE YOUR ONLY CHOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dennis g
5.0
11/16/2023
Sammy, and his band will make your wedding reception the best ever!
Every one of the guests at the wedding could not have had more fun.
Thank you again!
Jim M
5.0
11/06/2023
THE BEST!! I can’t imagine a better band. Our dance floor was packed from beginning to end. Sammy is a true showman and fantastic to work with. My daughter was so so happy they ...
were her band and that’s what it’s all about on her wedding day.
Doug W
5.0
10/25/2023
We have had the pleasure of seeing Sammy Kudmani at two different weddings and they were amazing both times. When it came time for our daughters wedding we knew who we were hiring ...
and the experience was even better.
He includes the bride, groom and family in the show. Thats exactly what it is, a show that doesn't stop and everybody feels like they are part of it. He keeps the evening on schedule without feeling rushed. He makes sure your night truly is THE BEST NIGHT EVER.
Mark C
5.0
10/24/2023
This small space does not allow enough room to fully express it. But it has been a year now and we still have people comment to us to this day on just how spectacular the wedding ...
night for our daughter and son-in-law was. Sammy Kudmani and his band were a huge part of it. Sammy is the consummate professional, handling every detail of the process flawlessly, so that us and our family could thoroughly enjoy the evening. And that we did. During the course of the evening, and even in looking at the pictures since, I see the biggest smiles on individuals faces that I have ever seen. It was a priceless experience. We’ve had the chance to enjoy other wedding receptions since where Kudmani was in charge of the fun, and Sammy and his crew are on point every night. Do yourself a favor and book your event with Sammy and look forward to the best night ever!
Molly H
5.0
10/20/2023
Kudmani rocked our night! Sammy and the rest of the crew kept the crowd going despite the 40 degree weather and was one of the highlights of the night! People were on the dance flo...
or all night long dancing the night away! They were great to keep events going and show excitement all along the way. I have received so many compliments of how much all of the guests loved the band and how smoothly the entire reception went. I owe that all to Kudmani! I even received compliments on how talented the singers were! They gave us a great encore and exceeded all of my expectations. We communicated several times over the year and a half engagement and was super helpful in working out all of the details and request. They made our families feel so included and loved throughout planning and the reception. They helped make the day absolutely perfect. Some of my favorite pictures are from reception. From ringing the cowbell, being serenaded on stage, to even crowd surfing. It was a FUN night!!
Molly H
5.0
10/20/2023
Kudmani rocked our night! Sammy and the rest of the crew kept the crowd going despite the 40 degree weather and was one of the highlights of the night! People were on the dance flo...
or all night long dancing the night away! They were great to keep events going and show excitement all along the way. I have received so many compliments of how much all of the guests loved the band and how smoothly the entire reception went. I owe that all to Kudmani! I even received compliments on how talented the singers were! They gave us a great encore and exceeded all of my expectations. We communicated several times over the year and a half engagement and was super helpful in working out all of the details and request. They made our families feel so included and loved throughout planning and the reception. They helped make the day absolutely perfect. Some of my favorite pictures are from reception. From ringing the cowbell, being serenaded on stage, to even crowd surfing. It was a FUN night!!
Russell B
5.0
10/09/2023
KUDMANI IS THE BEST!!!
Aside from throwing an AMAZING wedding party for us, Sammy Kudmani is a great person to work with! He called us 10 minutes after submitting an inquiry about...
his band, and he spoke to us for over an hour about all the details and answered every question we had! Sammy is worth every penny and more, as he was always easy to contact, and called us to give us updates and info every step of the way. He was very easy to work with / planning with our wedding coordinator too! When our musician for our cocktail hour bailed at the very last minute, Sammy picked up the slack and covered no problem! He saved our cocktail hour and did it with style and ease! He is a HYPE MAN, and gets people on the dance floor and keeps them there. I can't tell you how many people were shocked when they danced the whole time and how he got everyone (all 150-ish people) involved on stage and dancing at our wedding. We had so many people compliment how great our reception was strictly because the band was so good! If not for the music, lock in Sammy for your emcee - we had dozens of people asking where we found our band and our emcee and it is all Sammy! My wife and I looked at A LOT of bands beforehand too, and we went to hear each one of them play live, and I have to say KUDMANI rocks the house and puts on a SHOW!!! They are extremely kind, great musicians that play great music perfect for any wedding!!! You will not go wrong booking this band! They are seriously the BEST, most professional wedding band you can find!!! THANK YOU SAMMY!!! You seriously made our wedding the best wedding everrrrr!!!
Heather C
5.0
10/03/2023
KUDMANI were the perfect band for our wedding day! All of the members are very talented, professional, and FUN! We(and our guests) had an amazing experience with Sammy and the band...
. We loved the flawless transitions in our processional/recessional songs and cocktail hour. Sammy is the ultimate emcee and hype man and will get everyone on the dance floor and even on stage with the band! Our guests loved the interaction and some even got to play cowbell and tambourine. Sammy took great videos of us while we were dancing and ensured that our photographer could get anywhere he needed around the band for the best photo opportunities. Sammy stayed focused on us, the bride and groom, and did everything he could to ensure our night was flawless. He even got us our first drinks as we were sitting down to dinner! We loved our experience and can't wait to party with KUDMANI again at our friends' weddings!
Olivia C
5.0
10/02/2023
Sammy is the best!!! We had a brunch wedding which is a little unusual, but he got the crowd excited about all the music, dancing, and fun. My dad had a blast playing the cowbell! ...
They even customized a song for me to the tune of ‘Sweet Caroline’ and called it ‘Sweet Liv of Mine’. It was so thoughtful and personal. He gave clear instructions and kept the crowd entertained. I have never been to a wedding with a band, and had no idea how it would go, but it was incredible. Everyone had such amazing voices and were so talented on a myriad of instruments. I couldn’t believe it was actually them singing ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ and had to look and watch them because it sounded exactly like Journey. We had a great time and wish we could have kept them performing longer! But due to out of town guests and a Sunday brunch wedding, a lot of people had to leave to catch their flights, etc. I would recommend Sammy over and over. They are incredible.
Paige L
5.0
9/20/2023
I was just married on 8/26/23. I knew from the beginning I wanted a band as I know what a difference it makes from previous weddings I have attended. My husband was hesitant once w...
e started looking at prices. We finally found Kudmani who was in our price range and that seemed…suspicious. Haha. So I did some further research and read prior reviews. I sent an interest email one night and Sammy texted and then even called within 20 minutes! After a couple of discussions on specifics, we booked the Kudmani band! From the beginning Sammy was attentive and detail oriented. You can tell he has performed at so many weddings and really knows what works and what doesn’t. He was eager to listen to our requests and help make our wedding special to us. He was flexible and always so full of positive energy. You can’t help but smile/laugh when talking with him. The wedding night was so memorable and a lot of that is due to Sammy and the band. Everyone was on the dance floor from the start and it stayed crowded every second of our 4 hour reception. That is due to the high energy, fun, and fantastic music that comes with booking this band. Friends and family members have since talked about how great the band was. Sammy was attentive throughout the evening and made sure me, my groom, the bridal party, and our families were having the best time. There are many other bands out there but I can guarantee you will not regret booking Kudmani!
Missy H
5.0
9/20/2023
Sammy Kudmani and the Kudmani Band are incredible! I just can't express how magical they made my daughters' wedding...yes, that's 2 daughters! When my oldest daughter got married...
, she wanted a band. I was hesitant due to the extra cost (as compared to a DJ)...well, I am so thankful that we booked Kudmani Band! As soon as we started planning for my youngest daughter's wedding, she said she wanted Kudmani! This time, there was no hesitation! Sammy is such an amazing entertainer. He kept the guests actively engaged, laughing, singing, and dancing. The dance floor was packed the entire night! You could just see how much fun everyone was having, and we had so many guests go on and on about how much fun the reception was due to Kudmani. The best part for my husband and me was seeing the pure joy on my daughters' and their husbands' faces as Kudmani engaged everyone by bringing people up on stage, leading the crowd in singing, personalizing songs to the couple, and ensuring that everyone had a great night. We were so impressed with all of the personal touches Kudmani Band provides. Everyone was truly sad to hear the announcement of the last song...I can't put into words how much we loved Kudmani and how they provided so much more than just wonderful music for our reception...they created such an amazing atmosphere and created priceless memories that we will forever treasure! We would highly recommend Kudmani Band!❤️
Debbie C
5.0
9/15/2023
Oh, my goodness! This band was fantastic! Not only were they talented, but they also knew how to make it so much fun! I danced, sang and loved every minute. Perfect band for a perf...
ect wedding!
Emily C
5.0
8/16/2023
Hiring Kudmani for our wedding day was hands down our BEST investment! They are a wonderful band that was engaging, sang all the hits, brings props, and were so fun. Sammy (emcee) ...
carried the energy flawlessly throughout the night and spoke to our guests as if he's known them for years. They covered a huge spectrum of genres and knew how to get people on the dance floor and engaged. We are still hearing from our guests how much fun they had at our wedding, and that they loved the band. If you're on the fence, book them!
Kathy H
5.0
6/25/2023
Kudmani made my son’s wedding extra special and fun! He spent time to get to know us personally, and that came across throughout the evening. The song choices were perfect for danc...
ing at a wedding for all age groups to enjoy. I loved how interactive he was with the crowd, and the red tambourines were so fun for both the adults and kids! Even the bride’s grandmother was on the dance floor dancing! The lead singer was terrific! It was the best band / music I have ever heard at a wedding! I would give Kudmani 10 Stars!!
Jenna A
5.0
6/22/2023
Best band ever!!!! Sammy truly made my day so special. I would recommend this band to anyone who wants to have the best wedding ever!! Sammy went above and beyond to make sure ever...
ything was perfect. He offered to help in anyway needed and it was so appreciated. The band was AMAZING! They got the crowd so excited and everyone engaged. Sammy even made a video for us to watch the night of. I would truly refer this band to anyone!!
Donna M
5.0
6/20/2023
Sammy and his band were fantastic for my daughter’s wedding! They got the whole place dancing right away. Sammy has great energy and keeps the party going. The band is very talent...
ed and can sing a lot of different music. Thank you Sammy and band for a wonderful evening!
Debbie A
5.0
6/20/2023
I highly recommend this band. They are so talented and fun! Sammy is extremely personable and very accommodating. The singers talent is off the charts! Listen to a video of t...
heir performance and book them, you won’t be disappointed. 🤩🤩
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