McLean Avenue Wedding Band

Best of Weddings (4x)

NY, NJ, CT all 50 states and Europe

About this vendor

We Will, We Will Rock You ... and your guests

OMG! You've just found what your looking for, your partner for life and now it's celebration time ... Wahooo! Our Band , DJ & MC Services provide simply the best entertainment for you and your guests and you will movin' on the dance floor all night long. From Motown & soul, current top 40 hits, '80s & '90s pop, American folk, swing and all traditional styles, no matter what your choice of music is, we play it all. With great packages to suit your budget, ring my bell and lets get it started in here, on The Knot. Psst...how many song titles did you count above? We just love being musicians and can't help ourselves :)

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Instruments

Accordion
Bagpipes
Banjo
Fiddle
Flute
Guitar

Music Genres

Bluegrass
Caribbean
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance

Music Services

Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception

Awards and Affiliations

Pricing

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4.9

out of 5.0

72 reviews

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8/04/2024 • Ali N

It's hard to put into words how incredible the McLean Ave Band is! My husband and I booked them for our wedding in June, before we even got engaged! We knew that we hands down wanted McLean Ave to be OUR band for the biggest day of our lives. So much so that we were willing to change the date of our wedding based upon their availability! Padriag Allen, was so easy to get in touch with, I think he picked up the phone on the first ring. He was extremely accommodating and let me not forget to mention how funny he is to boot! The wedding planning process can be stressful dealing with different vendors not paying much attention to you until weeks before your wedding. Padriag, spoke to us regularly for months leading up to the wedding, always assuring us that things were going to be perfect. Let me tell you... everything was PERFECT!! McLean Ave showed up, looked fantastic, and had all 210 people on the dance floor the whole time. The dance floor was rockin'! We can not simply say enough about how amazing the McLean Ave Band was! If we were to do it all again, we'd choose them over and over!!

5/15/2024 • Kerry O

We used McLean Avenue Band for our May 2024 wedding -- they had us and our guests on the dance floor all night! Throughout our planning process, they were super helpful, offering suggestions where needed while also listening to what we wanted. If you're planning an Irish / Irish American wedding, their ability to play the wedding classics as well as 'the Irish stuff' is unmatched. Highly recommend!

Response from the Vendor on 05/15/2024

Hi Kerry, Thanks for this wonderful message. You and Damien planned your day with perfection, the perfect day and the perfect wedding couple that partied like stars! Very proud to say we were a part of it. ❤️❤️ Padraig

5/06/2024 • Kate W

Look no further, McLean Ave Band is the band you need to book! Our guests are still talking about how amazing this band was. Their music was top-notch and had everyone dancing all night long. Padraig was fantastic to work with - always responsive and friendly. If you want to take your wedding to the next level, don't hesitate to hire this band. Thank you so much McLean Ave Band!!! Much love, Kate + AJ

Response from the Vendor on 05/09/2024

Hi Kate and AJ, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We all had a great time, everything went according to plan and you guys sure know how to party! THATS FOR SURE!!! Hope to see you again sometime soon. Party on!! Padraig

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1/24/2024 • Hannah E

I will begin by saying this: McLean Avenue Band truly had our entire guest list dancing from first to very, very last song. This was one of the few things that was so important to my wife and I who got married on September 23, 2023, in Madison, CT. We wanted our wedding to feel like a massive dinner party turned dance party with all of the people we love. Padraig and McLean Avenue, along with our other incredible vendors, made this happen for us. When our amazing wedding planner, Regina (Weddings by Regina Marie), connected us to Padraig, it became quickly clear that McLean Avenue's talent, warmth, and energy was exactly what we were looking for. While we didn't get to meet Padraig in person until the day of the wedding (as my wife and I live in Denver, CO), it felt like we already knew him well from the few conversations we had had about what we were looking for. We filled out a form to help the band get to know our music taste and preferences and let them take it from there! We got so many compliments on behalf of McLean Avenue and their ability to keep the crowd going, to transition from live to recorded for their (very few) breaks, and their undeniable musical talent. We have hundreds and hundreds of pictures that show just how happy everyone was to be in their presence for the night. I must also say that McLean Avenue also went far above and beyond with a couple of specific requests. First, they learned a specific song that we wanted played as we walked down the aisle, which they did a stunning job with. And even more notable, they accepted my sneaky request to learn the backing to a specific Taylor Swift song that is my wife's favorite, and that I wanted to surprise her with by singing on our wedding day to her. I hopped on stage to surprise my wife and had the honor of singing with the band! It absolutely made my wife's day (as if it wasn't already made). Finally, when we had a logistical problem with part of our payment, Padraig was so understanding, so helpful, and so ready to accommodate. We remain so grateful to McLean Avenue for all that they did for us. Entrust Padraig and this awesome crew of phenomenal musicians to make your event unforgettable! PS - photos by the amazing Cate Barry Photography!

Response from the Vendor on 01/25/2024

WOW, is all I can say. You have made McLean Avenue Bands year with this review. Thank you for taking the time to review our band in such detail. I'm so delighted to get this not only the message but the photos as well. We really enjoyed playi...

ng for you as we do for all of our events throughout the year. We take pride in making everything run smoothly and couples feel as relaxed as possible. On a further note it would be nice to meet up again sometime for a drink and a chat and possibly a song or two. I remember you both having wonderful families and the toasts and the dancing and everything running so well. Happy New Year and say hi to Olivia from us as well!! ❤️💍🎶 🍾 Padraig and the McLean Team

7/15/2023 • Sean L

Shakespeare himself couldn't find the words to express how great they were & so very easy to work with & kind. Absolute top tier & made our night a major success. Thank you so much to the band!

Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2023

WOW... Thank you Sean, what a special morning to get an amazing review like this. All I can say is that we really enjoyed playing for you, Madison you families and friends. The stars aligned that night and magic was made. Thanks for having u...

s and we look forward to seeing you all again sometime very soon. XX Padraig and McLean Avenue Band

6/22/2023 • Sinead M

The best of the best!! Padraig and the Mclean av band played our March wedding at the surf club, could not have dreamed of just how talented these guys are!! absolutely unbelievable. HIGEST recommendation!!

Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2023

Hi Sinead, Thank you for this amazing review, such kind words. We had a great time with you, John and your family and friends. Hope to see you soon at a show. We will be playing in White Plains on Sept 17th at the White Plains Irish Festiva...

l. XX Padraig and all the gang here at McLean Avenue.

6/19/2023 • Ciara G

The best wedding band! The McLean Ave was FANTASTIC! We’ve been fans for years and knew we wanted them as our wedding band. From the beginning, Padraig and team were accommodating and a pleasure to work with. From the bag pipers, to the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception the band was great. Everyone was talking about the music and energy at our wedding. Highly recommend.

Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2023

Hi Ciara, Thank you sooo much for the kind words in the above review. We loved playing for you and Ryan and your family. Hope to do it all again soon.. Possibly at the next big event in 2024...😉 Padraig

4/24/2023 • Brianne D

Book the McLean ave band now!! Having live music/constant dancing was really important to us for our wedding day and the Mclean ave band delivered!! Padraig was always responsive to my requests/thoughts throughout the planning of the wedding and the final performance was nothing short of spectacular. They were able to do great live versions of all the songs we picked out for special moments, including ceremony music/processional, intros and our first dance and parent dances, they even worked with us when we wanted to do a mashup for our father daughter dance which was a hit!! During the wedding and even now, weeks later people are still complimenting them to me and are amazed at how good they were. My cousin who is planning her own wedding may have given the line of the night "they ruined all other bands/djs for me" so hire them now as they will be "simply the best"

Response from the Vendor on 04/26/2023

Hi Brianne, How can I thank you for the wonderful words here. We had a great time. The day went perfect, Ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all fitted and flowed nicely. You and Clint looked amazing and boy do you guys know how to have a ...

great time. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes. Padraig

1/03/2023 • Tara C

Padraig Allen & the McLean Avenue Band are PHENOMENAL!! We could not be happier that they were our wedding band! They are truly so talented -- they performed amazing renditions of songs across all types of genres at our wedding... Irish, Italian, American, Country, Pop, etc. They had everyone up dancing throughout the entire night -- our guests keep saying how awesome they were! Plus, Padraig is always such a pleasure to work with and he always makes sure all of the events he does run perfectly. We had SO much fun at our wedding thanks to the fantastic music from Padraig & the McLean Avenue Band!! We wholeheartedly recommend them to all couples!

Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2023

Hi Tara, WOW, thank you sooo much. What a really cool review. You just made our new year. We truly had a great time at your wedding, what a great way to start off the new year. You and your family and friends were so much fun and both of yo...

u were so chill. I wish you the best and lets keep in touch in the in the future!!! Padraig

12/05/2022 • Ciara M

The McLean Avenue Band was the star of our wedding! Padraig and the band flew to Ireland to perform for us, and it was an unbelievable experience. ALL of our guests are still talking about how brilliant the band was. Padraig performed during our reception/cocktail hour, and then the band played for the night. Within minutes of starting, the dance floor was full and remained that way! We were a Covid-delayed wedding, and Padraig was so understanding when it came to rescheduling, not once but three times! Everything about our experience was top-notch. I absolutely recommend the McLean Avenue band; book them now, and you will not regret it! Thanks, Padraig and McLean Avenue Band, for making our wedding one for the memory books!

Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2023

Hi Ciara, Thanks for this message and the one on Google as well. I wish we could do it all over again 🥲. We had a blast, it all went like clockwork and the weather was too nice as well. Happy New Year!! P

11/21/2022 • Alicia O

Padraig and the crew were unbeliveable! they made our day and we couldn't of been happier with the show they put on. We got married in October of 2021 and people still talk about about how great they were. I would 100% recommend them

Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2023

Thank you so much Alicia for this amazing review. We hope to see you again very soon. I remember it was an amazing night. XX Padraig

10/24/2022 • Jaclyn K

There are no words that can describe McLean Avenue Band, they are absolutely incredible!!! Padraig was an absolute pleasure to work with, he and the rest of the band are amazing!!! Everyone can not stop talking about them!! Even my skeptical fiancé(now husband) wasn’t sure on the band route and he was completely blown away! Do yourself and your guests a favor and hire them, you will not regret it!

Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2023

Jaclyn, Thank you so much for this amazing review. I'm glad that y'all had a blast like we did. Padraig

9/19/2022 • Nicole M

Padraig and the McLean Avenue Band were awesome! They did a great job working with us to customize our must plays and do-not plays. They had our guests on the dance floor all night. We spoke with Padraig on the phone a week before the wedding and asked him to play a slowed-down version of our first dance song and he did an incredible job. We had so much fun with the McLean Avenue Band!

Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2023

Hey Nicole, We love to make some of the songs out there into "McLean Avenue Band versions" --Ohh what a night!!😉 Hope to see you soon. Padraig

9/17/2022 • Deirdre H

Padraig and the McLean Avenue Band are hands down the BEST live wedding band around. We were so lucky to have them perform at our wedding in Connecticut and we received rave reviews from all of our guests! Everyone keeps talking about how amazing our band was!!!! I promise you, the McLean Avenue Band will take your wedding to the next level and keep your guests on the dance floor. Everything from the talented musicians and singers to the sound, lighting, and pure charisma were amazing. We also sincerely appreciate how kind, courteous, professional and organized Padraig and the band were, allowing us to actually enjoy our wedding! They kept us right on schedule and organized the events seamlessly, transitioning from the bridal party introductions, to the best man and maid of honor speeches, parent dances and more. If I could give a bride any piece of advice, it would be to BOOK THIS BAND FOR YOUR WEDDING! You will not regret it. Thank you Padraig and the McLean Avenue Band for making our wedding a blast!

Response from the Vendor on 09/19/2022

Awwww, thank you soo much Deirdre. We had the best time performing for you. Having your brother Mike and his band jump up with us and play was super cool. They are great. We hope to see you all again soon. Best wishes. Padraig and McLean Av...

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9/06/2022 • Monica M

I can’t say enough good things about the Mc Lean Avenue Band! We moved our wedding three times and changed venues due to Covid and the Mc Lean Ave. Band worked with us to accommodate the changes. They made our wedding so special with all of our guests out on the dance floor! We were able to forget that we were in a global pandemic for a few hours and have a great time at our wedding!

Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022

Thank you Monica, We made it thru it all, together! We all had a blast at your wedding, very well planned!!! We all followed the rules and get on with it! Padraig XX

9/06/2022 • Meghan D

This is who you want performing at your wedding. They are SO talented, so fun, so accommodating. I can’t say enough about how wonderful they are.

Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022

Meghan, Very sweet of you. I think we got a few calls from some of your wedding guests for this year and next! Thank you so much and say hi to Micheal from us!! Padraig

9/06/2022 • Caitlin H

Can’t say enough about Padraig and the band! Padraig was so easy to work with and fulfilled every wish for our wedding and beyond. Our wedding was over a year ago, and we still have people telling us it was the best part ever! We credit that to the McLean Avenue band!!

Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022

WOW, very cool Caitlin. Thanks. It was a great nights fun, only as it should be! Keep in touch, you have my cell. Padraig

9/06/2022 • Katherine P

McLean Avenue Band was more than I could have asked for. They made the day perfect for me and my now husband. The party did not stop for one minute. Everyone raves about or music and dance floor. I cannot wait to have another party where we need a band!

Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022

Hey Katherine. Call me anytime you have my cell, Ill be ready to do it all again for your next party. Thanks for the kind words. Padraig

9/06/2022 • Lawrence O

Larry O' The McLean ave. Band is the best. During COVID everyone said no and they said yes. It was the greatest outdoor "Irish" wedding of the century. Go raibh maith agat

Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022

Thanks Larry, we just do our best to spread the good word! Thank you again for having us at your very special day!

9/06/2022 • Katrina K

They brought the craic! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire evening, they helped make the atmosphere in the room amazing and we received loads of compliments about them from our guests.

Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022

Thanks Katrina, You brought the fun folks we brought the entertainment then we had an unreal party, as it should be, no excuses!!

9/06/2022 • Sarah P

Padraig and his band were outstanding! They were so accommodating to playing specific song requests, having my dad sing during part of the reception and reading the room for when to play certain songs. They kept everyone on the dance floor all night long! A good band is so essential to a wedding reception, and with McClean Avenue you are getting a GREAT band. Highly recommend!!

Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2022

Dad rocked as well!!! Thanks again for the wonderful review. Hope to see you soon. xx

8/31/2022 • Annie G

We had McLean Ave Band play at our wedding at Sea Cliff Manor August 13th and they were absolutely amazing. There are not enough great things I can say about Padraig. He not only was so easy to work with, he is kind and so professional. What stood out to a lot of people was the fact that from the first dance, he got everyone off their feet and kept them dancing all night long. Many guests continue to rave about their performance and how much fun they had.

Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2022

Hi William and Annie, Thank you so much. This is such a nice review. What can I say but thank you for everything. You threw a party and we made them rock! Thanks to the band and your great family and guests. We knew exactly how to make it ...

a great time. You made it easy for us. And all the great folks at the Sea Cliff Manor. Let's meet again soon for another fun time. Best wishes Padraig and McLean Avenue Band

6/11/2022 • Christopher D

Padraig and the entire McLean Avenue band were the cherry on top for our perfect wedding. We reached out to Padraig last spring / summer and from that point on we knew we were in good hands. Padraig was easy to reach out to, extremely responsive, and supportive in every step of the way. From the ceremony instrumental music we requested ,to the reception where we asked the band to have full range, to the surprising and amazing acoustic version of Andre Bocelli, could not have asked for better. A week later and people are still reaching out to us telling us how amazing the band was and asking for their information. I cannot say enough great things! Thank you Padraig and the entire night for an unforgettable night.

Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2022

Hi Chris, Thank you for your very kind words. We all had a wonderful time at your wedding. Everything went great. Emily looked fantastic and you both planned it so well. Two great familys. I hope to see you all again soon! Padraig

9/16/2021 • Rory O

Padraig is a pro when it comes to handling the flow of every aspect of the wedding as the night develops. The band is great, they are all very friendly, and they have all the instruments to play whatever music you and your guests enjoy. You will be very pleased with them.

Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2021

Hi Rory, thank you for this really wonderful review and kind words! We always feel the flow of the day is so important. We are a happy bunch over here at McLean Avenue Band!!! Hope to meet you again soon.....

8/12/2021 • Trish M

Padraig and the McLean Avenue Band were absolutely phenomenal!!! My daughter Caitlin and my son in law Michael knew right away that this is the band they wanted for the wedding and you just exceeded our expectations. The night was just perfect, the dance floor was full from the first song on. We loved every song played and also having some of that Irish music so important to us. Truly the stuff that dreams are made of and a night and memory we will hold close to our hearts forever. Thank you all a thousand times over!!!!! <3

Response from the Vendor on 08/12/2021

Thanks you Trish and all the family’s involved. We had a blast and you guys sure know how to party!! It’s great to get this wonderful feedback! God bless and keep in touch!

4/12/2021 • Claire D

Padraig and the McLean Avenue Band made our wedding one for the books. So many guests commented on how fun it was to dance to their music. If you’re looking for a band with Irish American roots who can play a jive/waltz as well as the pop/ country/ oldies that all weddings need, here’s your band. Your dance floor will not be empty!

Response from the Vendor on 04/12/2021

Dear Claire, Thank you so much for this wonderful message. We truly had a great time it takes many elements to make it all work out. You guys sure know how to party and again thank you for this wonderful review it means a lot to us. Padraig!

3/23/2021 • Shannon H

Padraig and the McLean Avenue Band were amazing!! The band was GREAT, and Pagraig made everything run so smoothly when it came to entrances, dances, toasts, etc. I didn't have to stress about a timeline or worry about guests not having fun- the band did it all and kept the energy high the entire night! They are incredibly talented and made the evening so much fun. My guests haven't stopped talking about how great the band was!

Response from the Vendor on 03/23/2021

Thank you Shannon, During these challenging times, I have to say, your family and friends were such a delight to perform for! We had a blast and I look forward to keeping in touch and hope we can meet again someday and enjoy the memories that ...

were made! Stay safe and thanks again for the great review!! Padraig

1/02/2021 • M V

We had booked this band for our November 28th wedding. However, when our venue called us in September and told us that our 200 person wedding would not happen due to Covid restrictions, my fiancé and I decided to cancel the venue and have a smaller, more intimate wedding elsewhere. When we contacted Padraig to tell him, he was very understanding and offered to play for us at a later date. We explained that we were not having another ceremony in 2021 and would like the money back that we had put down. This was not including the deposit since we were understanding, and only wanted the extra money we had sent to pay off the band. He told us to give him a month because apparently “times were tough” and he didn’t have the money to return to us at the moment. Fast forward to the end of December, he sent us a check and claimed he had the right to keep 20% of what we had paid. Which is RIDICULOUS because he never mentioned that to us. My fiancé and I lost a lot of money too and it is upsetting that he did not give back the money that was promised to us. Please be extra careful when booking with this band and make sure you have everything in writing!

3/04/2020 • Blaithin L

The McLean Avenue band is simply the best. They can do it all and have a special talent for reading the crowd and playing exactly what they want to hear. My wedding wasn't at a traditional wedding venue and didn't have an actual dance floor but with the Mclean Avenue band people couldn't help but dance where they were. They turned my wedding in to the best party I have ever been to. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them and I would recommend them to ANYONE looking to have a wedding filled with amazing music, energy and dancing. Thank you for everything Mclean Avenue Band!

Response from the Vendor on 03/23/2021

Hey Blaithin, Thank you for the great review and the kind words! We hope to see you again in person.... Good times ahead for sure.... Your wedding rocked... Great people. Padraig

2/26/2020 • Jessica T

McLean Avenue band was the first thing we booked right after the venue!! I knew we had to have them. They are AMAZING and kept the party going all night. Thanks, Padraig!!!!

Response from the Vendor on 02/27/2020

Hey Jessica, Cant thank you enough for the review above. We had a blast at your wedding and I hope to see you again soon... Padraig xx

2/26/2020 • Stephanie L

There are not enough words to describe how wonderful McLean Ave Band is!! From start to finish, they kept the crowd pumped up!! Starting with cocktail hour, straight through dessert. We still have people commenting on our “wedding band”. Padraig took the time to meet with us personally to go over music and theme. You wont be disappointed! BOOK BOOK BOOK

Response from the Vendor on 02/27/2020

WOW, Thank you Stephanie. Such kind words. We need to get you on the payroll....LOL Look forward to see you at a show soon. Padraig XX

1/20/2020 • Paige M

If your thinking of booking the McLean Avenue Band for your wedding- just do it! They created a great atmosphere at our wedding in December. Our guests are still talking about how amazing they are. Some of our guests who never dance, didn't leave the floor once during the night! The best part was when the band took a break there was a DJ so the music continued all night.

Response from the Vendor on 01/20/2020

Thank you so much for the fab review. They did dance all night ....lol. The DJ option is always a great mix with the band. You and Joe done a great job at planning your wedding. Congratulations again. Hope you see you again soon. P

1/15/2020 • Lauren F

The McLean Avenue Band is the PERFECT band to have at a wedding!!! Padraig & the band played at our wedding two weeks ago on New Year's Eve. We had many requests (probably more than we should have!) when it came to the music - my husband's father wanted to sing a song, we wanted our nieces and nephews to sing happy birthday to my husband's brother, we had a few "must-play" songs with specific timing for them, and my husband's parents wanted to do an Irish set with their friends. The band openly accepted these requests and obliged - and did a fantastic job at that! The band backed the kids singing happy birthday as well my father in law singing and did an incredible job listening to them and following suite. As if we hadn't given them enough requests, I texted Padraig the morning of the wedding asking for a specific entrance song for my husband and I. He replied immediately and told me they'd play it on the iPad, which was perfectly fine with me. When my husband and I did the first look in the ballroom before the guests arrived, Padraig & the band were practicing the song and ended up playing it themselves when we entered! Our guests cannot stop talking about two things from our wedding - the food and the BAND. They had everyone up on the floor dancing the whole time, which was what we most wanted from our wedding. They did a fun NYE countdown for the guests and then DJ-ed the last hour, as was agreed upon prior to the wedding. One of my bridesmaids actually loved them so much she said she wants to fly them to Florida for her own wedding someday! You cannot go wrong in choosing McLean Avenue Band for your wedding!!!!

Response from the Vendor on 01/20/2020

WOW, what a super cool review. I cannot thank you enough. It was great to see you and Glen at the show last night. I wanted to get you a drink after but you had left. I hope to see you and Glen in the near future. P

12/07/2019 • Donal K

McLean Avenue band were a huge part of our October 11th wedding in Brotherhood Winery, New York. They had the room rocking from start to finish. They mixed in the oldies, classics & sing alongs with modern hits and plenty of Irish party tracks to keep everyone happy. The dancefloor was full from start to finish. Padraig did an exceptional job as MC on the day also. Many guests have been talking about the band since our big day. Padraig was very professional to work with since the first day we reached out to him and he was able to tailor the personnel and music selections to suit our tastes. I would not hesitate to reccomend this band to anyone looking for a fun time for all guests.

Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2019

Hey Ducky, Thank man. It all went so great. Toasts, the musicians that got up and joined us for a song was all great. Weather worked out not to mention some great pictures were taken. Chat you both soon in NYC. Say hi to Lisa and Happy New ...

Year..

11/17/2019 • Kristine K

BOOK MCLEAN AVENUE BAND NOW!! Padraig and his band members were the highlight of our wedding and made our wedding even better!!! We got married at Crested Hen Farms in High Falls NY. We had a fiddle player for our outdoor ceremony and the 7 piece band & DJ for the reception. Padraig was so amazing to work with, he was so responsive and helpful since the first time we contacted him. He really made sure everything went smoothly for our wedding. Our guests were up dancing the whole time and Padraig knew how to work the crowd and played the right songs for our guests. My husband and I had so much fun dancing and the band exceeded our expectations. We continue to get compliments after the wedding how amazing they were and made the night. You are the best Padraig & McLean Avenue Band - THANK YOU!!!

Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2019

Hi Kristine, Thank you for the wonderful and kind words. We had a perfect day, the ceremony down by the creek and the weather all worked out perfectly, I saw some of the pictures after and I have to say the reception room was funky, loved it. ...

Keep in touch, All the best for 2020

10/08/2019 • Erin K

Thank you to The Mclean Avenue Band. They played at our wedding this past Saturday and it was more than a great time. No one sat down the entire time. Such talented, talented musicians. We are so happy we were able to have them come and play on our day. Was so fun and upbeat and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you Padraig and to all the wonderful musicians who came and performed. Our guests are still raving about the fun they had dancing and how great this band is. Highly recommended. We may need to have another party! The entire planning process leading to our party was so pleasant as well, very down to earth and kind. Very professional. Thank you again.

Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2019

Thank you Erin, We had a blast and Ive had a call or two from some of your guests.. Happy New Year...

9/11/2019 • Peggy & John M

Let’s get right to the point: The McLean Avenue Band was the best we could have ever expected for our wedding! From the first, our arrangements with the band were straight-forward and simple — our interactions with Padraig were always positive and anticipatory of the fun! From the moment we walked into our reception, the band created the most energetic feeling — truly electric!! The band was having fun — and that woman on the fuchsia violin, outrageous!! All of the wedding guests were up and dancing the entire four hours — we danced upstairs with our guests as well as on the main dance floor! Of course, the time at a wedding reception always speeds by, but in this case, all the time the McLean Avenue Band played was evocative!! Our guests are still telling us we had the best band! Thank you Padraig and the whole McLean Avenue Band!!

Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2019

Thank you Peggy, we really appreciate you kind comments and review. Hope to see you at a gig soon. Padraig

9/10/2019 • Megan S

We knew from the start we wanted to have a band at our wedding and we spent a lot of time researching for the perfect group to set the mood for the night. The McLean Avenue Band were the first band we went to see prior to booking a vendor and they immediately blew us away. We knew from the moment they started playing they were the fun and energetic band we wanted to perform the night of our wedding. We first contacted Padraig to see them play at a local bar and from then on, he was always readily available to talk and easy to communicate with. He was receptive to any specific requests we made while also offering us helpful advice for music choices. The night of our wedding Padraig was there to help set up sound for our ceremony and worked well with our Maître d’. We had a cello and a violin play our ceremony music and it was simply beautiful. The band also provided our cocktail hour with speakers to play our pre-selected playlist. Padraig did an excellent job with our introductions and kept the reception moving smoothly. We never had to give the band a specific setlist as he knew the style we were looking for and were able to read the crowd the night of our wedding. They played a wide selection of genres to keep everyone on the dance floor and everyone could not stop coming up to us throughout the night to say how fun the band was. Even now more than a week later our guests are still raving about what a blast they had. The most fun part of the night was when the band played their own rendition of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and had everyone roaring with the incredible fiddle playing. McLean Avenue Band truly made our whole wedding come together and we could not have pictured it without them there. We know choosing a band is often a big (and costly) decision, but we could not recommend this band more as they made our wedding a night to remember for everyone there, not just us. Thank you to Padraig and each member of the band for your hard work, effort, and enthusiasm to make our night truly perfect! -Megan & Tim (8/31/19, Whitby Castle)

Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2019

Thanks Megan and Tim. We loved playing at your wedding. Your guest were so responsive that it made our job such good fun. I'm glad you suggested The Devil went down to Yonkers song! Padraig

9/06/2019 • Grace M

We actually requested to have McClean Avenue Band play after having them at my sisters wedding.They are amazing all around, not only are they punctual, lively and fun, they are really awesome people! Padraic made everything so easy, and he was able to make changes day of for us , which made the day amazing. I wound up getting pregnant before my wedding (I do not recommend), and literally forgot to tell him some of things I wanted, and they made it work! He also checked on me during the night to see how I was feeling, just such a nice guy. Now, that being said, the music is phenomenal, the female singer was hitting some amazing notes, and they had everyone up and dancing all night. No one wanted to leave and everyone raves about them still. I highly recommend them to anyone, they will make you happy. They are so diverse, considerate, and overall an incredibly professional band. We can’t thank them enough!!!

Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2019

Thanks Grace, you guys are amazing. What a great party you organised. Thank you for having us. Padraig

9/05/2019 • Kaitlyn P

The McLean Avenue Band was the absolutely best! We received so many compliments from our wedding guests and could not have been happier with the quality, variety of music and fun they provided on our wedding day. My husband and I knew we wanted a live band for our wedding and when we saw them perform in White Plains we knew they were it. They even helped me coordinate a small Irish step dancing performance I did at my wedding. Padraig is a pleasure to work with and truly wanted to make our day special, even calling us the day before to make sure our first dance song was the way we wanted it to be. These guys are top notch and so talented! From the singers to the musicians this band has it all and truly will make any wedding day incredible!

Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2019

Thank you Kaitlyn and Daniel for the very kind words. It went great from the first note played and so did your Irish dance. I hope to meet you soon to chat and have some fun. Keep in touch. Padraig

9/04/2019 • Heather D

The Mclean Avenue Band were amazing from the planning of the wedding to the night itself, Padraig Allen was so helpful and easy to work with. And the band is incredible, they know how to work the crowd, playing just what we wanted and keeping the guests dancing all night long. From the ceremony music, cocktail music and then dancing away after dinner, everything was seamless and I could enjoy my wedding without a care in the world. We had suggested a few songs the relatives from Cork would like, and some Irish tunes that we love, and the rest we left to the band to mix it up Irish and American, and it was brilliant. All of our guests raved at what fun they had. We had seen the band play locally in our neighborhood and we look forward to seeing them whenever they play near us again.

Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2019

Thank you Heather and Kenny, I understand the stress in planning a wedding, you done an excellent job at it and it was so easy to play for you and your guests. Party on!! We hope to see y'all soon. Thank you for taking the time to write this ...

great review. Padraig XX

7/31/2019 • Meghan B

We just wanted to say thank you so so much for making our wedding so amazing! We have never danced so much in our lives! Everyone from our wedding has been texting and calling to say you guys were the best band they’ve ever heard at a wedding! You had everyone up dancing the entire night and it made our night just so amazing. We can’t thank you enough. We will recommend you guys to everyone and anyone we know!! Thanks again!! Hopefully we can come and hear you guys play again soon! You really are the best!! If we could give you more stars we would!!

Response from the Vendor on 07/31/2019

Hi Meghan and Matt. Thank you for the great review, we had a great time last Sunday. Your guests were so much fun and the band fed off of their energy too!! Keep in touch and we wish you all the best. Padraig and McLean Avenue Band

6/06/2019 • Regina B

best wedding band and DJ package. They were the talk of the whole event. They had music playing all the time and were very attentive to all our requests. I LOVED THEM!

Response from the Vendor on 06/11/2019

Hi Regina and Anthony, What a great wedding. What a great theme, loved it!!! Woodstock baby! Hope to see you soon and keep in touch! Padraig

5/14/2019 • Michelle W

I am a wedding coordinator / day-of-coordinator and had the pleasure of working with the McLean Avenue band this weekend for Kelly and Bob's wedding at Waterloo Village. Padraig and the whole band were amazing. They were so personable and easy to work with. They did a great job arranging the perfect mix of traditional wedding songs, today's pop hits, fun classics and adding in the perfect touch of Irish flare. The woman fiddler was amazing. The guests all had a blast and were on the dance floor as much as possible. -Michelle, "The Bride Organizer" (offering an affordable service for brides who want to plan their own wedding but hand over the stress as they get closer and on the big day :) )

Response from the Vendor on 06/11/2019

Hey Michelle, Thank you so much. Your a true talent also. We had time for a short vlog as well. We will get that online soon. Cheers to good time in the future!! Padraig

1/14/2019 • Nora A

THE BEST EVER! The McLean Ave Band drove all they way down from NY to DC for our wedding. They started the reception with an amazing intro which got all of our guests fired up. They continued this energy for the rest of the night. The dance floor was full with everyone partying and dancing and singing their hearts out. The music choices were perfect. I cannot say enough amazing things about Padraig and his band. So many of my guests told me the next morning that it was the best wedding they had ever been to and it was because of how good of a time they had with the band.

Response from the Vendor on 06/11/2019

Thank you so much for this great review. We had a fun trip down and loved every min of it. Hope to see y'all again soon.

1/11/2019 • Kelli D

This Band is absolutely beyond words!! They were the perfect accompaniment to our perfect day!!! Padraig met with us personally to finalize our specific touches and all of our guests loved the day! We had so many compliments about how amazing the band was and Matt and I were absolutely thrilled!! I highly recommend this band as a wedding must! You will honestly not be disappointed!! Thank you McLean Avenue Band!!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Thank you for this great review!!

1/11/2019 • Tom K

McLean Avenue made our day so special and so much fun. Full service from beginning to end! Ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Very professional, with a very personal feel. People still talk about how much fun they had at our wedding. Thanks for everything!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Thank you and Happy New Year!

1/11/2019 • Rachel F

Where do I even begin...Padraig and the McLean Avenue Band are PHENOMENAL!!! They rocked the house the entire night. The dance floor was NEVER empty, the play anything and everything and were just AMAZING! My husband and I love music and having a live band was a priority for our wedding. We could not imagine booking any other band to play on such a special occasion that we will forever remember. We would chose them a million times over and recommend them to anyone planning a wedding 1000%!!! Padraig and the band are such professionals and made the whole process extremely easy. They covered a wide variety of music that all our guests enjoyed and danced the night away. Thank you to Padraig and the band for making our wedding such a memorable and eventful night! We love you guys!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Awww.... thank you for the great review, we had a blast, Happy New Year guys!!

11/09/2018 • Elizabeth C

Words can not convey how extraordinary it was to have the McLean Avenue Band perform at our wedding. Working with Padraig was a delight from start to finish - he is an absolute professional and able to calm the nerves of any bride with his knowledge of the industry and just the right touches to make the day special. The joy we felt on our wedding day was captured by the music of the band. On top of our delight in the music all of our guest were also blown away by the performance and the talent from start to finish. I will always have a warm place in my heart for them and all that they did for us. Could not recommend them any more highly - they will have us as fans for life.

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Thank you Elizabeth for the fab review, keep in touch, we look forward to meeting up again soon!!

11/07/2018 • Brianna P

Padraig and the McLean avenue band are seriously THE most fun, ever!!!! They made our wedding an absolute blast. We asked Padraig to perform our first dance song called "Feels like Home" by chantal kreviazuk ( a woman) and he completely and utterly blew everyone away with how amazing he performed this song. I will never forget it. The band had the dance floor PACKED every second of the wedding. Padraig was so easy to work with, laid back, and always willing to talk and answer any questions needed. The McLean Avenue band was so much fun for all of our irish guests and NONirish guests alike!!! We LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Thank you Brianna, Happy New Year!! Hope to see you soon at a show!!

10/31/2018 • Heather C

PHENOMENAL! They have been the talk of the town since our wedding! If you're looking for something more unique than the typical DJ+MC combo, Padraig and McLean Ave are it! They are extremely versatile and able to seamlessly perform Irish music and contemporary music. They were an absolute blast and treat to have at our wedding. The ensemble is incredibly talented and it was a solid investment for a wonderful night! The dance floor was hardly empty! Thank you Padraig for helping us create some fun memories!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Hi Heather, memories for sure, thank you for taking the time to post this great review!!

10/30/2018 • Bridget C

McLean Avenue Band played at our daughter's wedding this past weekend and they were extraordinary. Our guests told us it was the most "joy filled" reception they had ever been to and the band and their amazing music was a huge part of our celebration. We can't thank them enough!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Thank you Bridget, hope the holidays were great and Happy New Year!!

10/02/2018 • Mike B

If you're looking for a band, you found them, if you're looking for a DJ, change your mind and get this band. These guys are brilliant musicians and entertainers. They worked with us leading up to the wedding to do our ceremony music, cocktail hour and the reception. Their music selection and talent added so much to our wedding, and Padraig is a great emcee. Our guests are still talking about their favorite songs of the night.

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Thanks Mike, can't beat a live band for sure, hope to catch up with you soon!!

8/16/2018 • Linda W

We couldn’t have asked for more. Everyone commented to us that the band was awesome. We have already given referrals to our friends. McLean Ave Band was fabulous and accommodating to all of our requests. They MADE our Wedding the BEST ever. I am so grateful to all of them for giving me the party that I always wanted. 🤙🤙🤙🤙

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Hope you keeping well Linda, lets have a glass of wine soon!!!

4/26/2018 • Kara W

What a great band!! We were looking for a band for our Sunday brunch wedding that could play several different types of music, and McLean Ave band won us over!! They were a reasonable price, so amazing in responding, and the day of the wedding was perfect!! They worked with us on everything and we got SO many compliments!!! i would recommend this band to any and everyone!!

Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2018

You have a wonderfull family and we had a great time thank you. Padraig and the McLean Avenue Band

11/21/2017 • Caroline M

We had the McLean Avenue Band at our wedding at the Fountainhead on 11/11/2017. They were spectacular! Our guests are still raving about how it was the best wedding band they have ever heard perform. They played all of our requests and had everyone (and I mean people that never ever dance) up dancing all night. All of our guests, both young and old, complemented us on our choice of band. They were also so easy to deal with- they responded really quickly and the process was smooth. I highly recommend them- they can easily play to any crowd and they play a wide variety of music.

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Thank you for the great review Caroline, hope to catch up soon! Padraig

11/13/2017 • Lisa B

The McLean Avenue Band was the best move we made for our wedding! They really take the time to meet your personal needs as a couple along with a few surprise dedications. The variety they can perform will blow your mind along with Irish classics your crowd will be clapping along to...it's a no brainer they will be our go-to band for all events to come! Much love, Lisa & Tyson

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Thanks for this review, Happy New Year Lisa and Tyson! Hope all is well in Vermont!

11/11/2017 • Katelyn A

The McLean Avenue band played at our wedding last month and they were amazing! They had all of our guests up dancing the entire night and everyone is still talking about how great the band was. I would definitely book them again and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a band!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Happy New Year guys!!

10/31/2017 • Ashley B

The McLean Avenue Band was a great hit at our wedding! They read the crowd very well and we received many compliments! Even let my husband get up there for a song. We express how wonderful the whole experience was, Thank you!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Hi Ashley, everyone is welcome to join us onstage, lets do it again soon!!

10/21/2017 • Sandra F

McLean Avenue Band was basically our first wedding decision - I think my fiance told me within 24 hours of proposing that he already knew what band we would hire! I'm so glad I listened to him, because we had an amazing experience with Padraig and the band from start to finish. Great communication, understood what we wanted from the night, and we had a blast seeing them at a gig before the wedding. Our guests were dancing all night long, and they played all our "had to have" songs! We'll see you guys at a gig soon - probably with some of our guests who asked where they could find y'all playing!

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

Thanks guys, we'd love to see you again at one of our gigs. Check out our main website for our event dates - www.mcleanavenueband.com

10/19/2017 • Molly F

Padraig and the McLean Avenue band were a huge hit at our wedding. We received nothing but compliments on the music and everyone was on the dance floor the entire time. I did not provide a music list or anything other than our first/father/mother dance songs. I am so glad I did not because the band played to the crowd and did an amazing job. Correspondence between us and the band was effortless and they have an assortment of options on band size, timeline, and more for us to choose from for our big day. He gave us suggestions for the schedule of events in order for a better flow to our wedding and they were spot on. They answered any questions we had and really made our wedding day feel special. I would highly recommend them for weddings any any other event that involves music and hope to personally use them again for our next big event.

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

Thank you. You were a 5 Star wedding couple also! We can't wait for your next big event! Padraig

10/12/2017 • Jimmy J

The McLean Ave Band made our wedding night. They had people out dancing all night and kept the crowd going. It was a pleasure to deal with the band leading up to our wedding, they bent over backwards to accommodate any of our requests. Three months later, people still mention to us how amazing the band was. I also believe one of our guests have since booked the McLean Ave Band for their own wedding next year. Jimmy & Caroline, Long Island wedding.

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

Thank you. We love it when guests from a wedding book us for their wedding. Awesome wedding BTW! Padraig Allen

10/12/2017 • Deirdre S

There aren’t enough words to express our gratitude towards this band. They are exceptional! Couldn’t tell you the amount of compliments we got on the band. From start to finish, they get the party going. Several people told me that they have never danced more at a wedding than this one. Amazing voices, so easy to work with, incredible musicians. Highly, highly recommend. Actually, can I come to your next wedding if they are used??;-)

8/27/2017 • Joanne R

This is a superb wedding band! We hired them for our wedding and the dance floor wasn't empty all night. Padraig is an excellent MC and you can leave it all in his hands. Our guests are still raving about how great this band is!

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

Thank you for the 5 Star review! It makes our work the best job in the world when we see such positive reviews. Padraig

7/26/2017 • Helene B

The McLean Avenue band – MADE OUR WEDDING!!! There are a lot of decisions to make when planning a wedding – this is an easy one. Just book them - you won’t be sorry. I saw them perform at a friend’s wedding and the dance floor never emptied (well except for dinner!). I thought to myself at the time – ‘if I ever get married this is the band to have’. And so it was……the floor never emptied and Padraig did a wonderful job of emceeing! He really got the crowd going and paid attention to what the crowd liked! We didn’t even give him a list – they are professionals and knew what to do…..of course they took requests from the guests. The DJ played during our cocktail hour, breaks and dinner. My husband surprised everyone by playing American Land on the fiddle – he conspired with Padraig before the wedding and the band helped him pull it off – it was a hit! There was such an energetic vibe at the wedding – one you can’t plan for – most of the guests said it was one of the best weddings they’ve been to…..and we say – thanks to the McLean Avenue Band!

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

Thank you for the great review! We are delighted that you think McLean Avenue Wedding Band made your wedding a great hit with your guests. All the best, from all in the McLean Avenue Wedding Band

4/12/2017 • Kathleen N

I have Mclean Avenue Band booked for my wedding in September 2017 and I cannot wait! When someone ask who we are using for music and we mention Mclean Avenue Band, we hear nothing but great things. When I first contacted the band, Padraig was very quick to email me back with package info. He's been a pleasure to work with in organizing when and what songs will be played. He's very on top of his work and I look forward to all my guest enjoying Mclean Avenue Band.

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

You guys were such a pleasure to perform for. I hope we provided you with what you wanted and more. Regards, Padraig - McLean Avenue Band.

1/30/2017 • Claire M

I cannot say enough about the McLean Avenue Band! They are the absolute best and made our wedding so much fun! The dance floor was full from start to end! Padraig is a pleasure to work with and made sure that everything went smoothly. I highly recommend booking the McLean Avenue band.

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

Really happy that you liked us. Padraig

1/19/2017 • Doreen D

Best. Wedding. Band. Ever. We wanted our dance floor to be the stuff of legend and Padraig and team did not disappoint. Their song selection is extremely vast and they have an uncanny ability to play to everyone in a crowd. I told Padraig to follow the guests lead and every single person there had an absolute blast. Could not recommend them more!!!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Thanks Doreen, Happy New Year!!

1/14/2017 • Lisa R

Padraig and the band are absolutely excellent! My husband and I got married in December and we couldn't have been more pleased with the band. Our guests raved about how great the music was and how well they kept the party going throughout the evening. We didn't have to worry about anything with Padraig emceeing and he was a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend going with these guys!

Response from the Vendor on 01/12/2019

Hey Lisa, where does the time go to!!! Thanks for the great review!! P

1/12/2017 • Richie O

Top notch band. I recently booked the McLean Avenue band back October where they played for my wedding. My wife is American and I am Irish born but these guys just don't know where to stop when it comes to music genres. They cover everything, they went from ABBA to AC/DC and Flogging Molly to Zac Brown band. I can honestly say the floor was never empty. My guests still talk to me about the band at my wedding and I am glad we picked these guys. The band is one of the most important things for the reception and we nailed it when we chose McLean Avenue. If you chose the guys you have to know that Padraig is one of the coolest guys to work with.. he gave my wife and I a great package with a DJ included. He is very easy to talk to and very professional and makes sure you never have a worry. Personally for me one of the best there is out there and I had really shopped around before I picked. A sure way to a fun-filled reception.

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

Thank you for the great review. Padraig

1/11/2017 • Lauren T

If I could give six stars, I would. McLean Avenue Band played at our wedding and was phenomenal. They are incredibly talented musicians who are clearly passionate about what they do. The guests raved about the quality of music, selection of songs, and ability of the band to engage the room. Padraig made a great MC and the entire band was very professional. They were also really easy to work with in the planning stages - they made suggestions, were receptive to our requests, and overall pleasant to deal with. I hope that we get the chance to see them play again soon!

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

Thank you very much for your awesome review. We will meet again soon I hope at one of our public performances.

1/11/2017 • David B

I can't begin to thank these guys enough. They really pulled out all the stops to make our wedding the best party ever. Padraig was so easy to deal with and I would have no hesitation to recommend McLean Avenue to my friends and family, I would book them over and over again if I had to. They traveled over 300 miles to be with us for our special day and their music was so energetic that even I couldn't help but so off my moves on the dance floor, a rare sight to see I promise you. You won't go wrong by booking this band.

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017

Yes, distance not a problem. We have traveled over 3,000 miles to perform at weddings. Mind you, we didn't drive to that one, LOL

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Padraig Allen

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I am an Irish born musician working from my base in White Plains, NY. I founded this wedding band over 9 years ago and we have played hundreds of weddings since. We have performed and entertained folks from Vermont to Florida, Nantucket to San Francisco and states in between. I love meeting clients and being involved in their celebration but performing on stage and entertaining people is what I thrive on. After many years playing weddings, I still get that ''first gig'' feeling when I hit that stage. We you contact us, you talk to myself... not an agent or a manager. Get in touch today.

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