About this vendor
Men In Black has been selected 13 times in “The Knot Best of Weddings” as voted by real couples, their families, and wedding guests and has won the “Bride's Choice” award from Weddingwire 15 years in a row. In 2012, Men in Black won 1st place as “Best wedding band in Boston” on WGBH’s “Boston A-List”.
Men In Black has performed at thousands of weddings, corporate events, night clubs, and private parties in and around Boston, Cape Cod, Newport and all of New England and has become one of the most sought after wedding bands in the Massachusetts area performing at least 50 weddings a year for over 2 decades.
If you want your wedding to rock, look no further!
Details
Instruments
- Bass
- Guitar
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Trombone
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Pop
- R&B
- Rock
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
15-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+12 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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Men in Black were such a highlight of our wedding! From helping us with some extra special requests to getting everyone out on the dance floor, this band went above and beyond to m...
ake some of our most memorable moments of the night happen. Our guests raved about how incredible they sounded, and the vocalists were absolutely UNREAL. We also added the pianist for the ceremony which was perfect. As two tough critics who love live music, we could not recommend this band enough. True professionals!
Wow. I can't even begin to describe how AMAZING Men in Black was at our wedding at Shepherd's Run in July 2026. We had so many people tell us they were the best band they've ever s...
een at a wedding! Not only did they play our most requested songs, but also did a great job of matching the vibe of the crowd and keeping things lively! Aside from providing a great atmosphere, they are so talented and cover all of their songs so well. We opted for live versions of our first dance songs and they killed it.
Our dance floor was rocking the entire night with pretty much no breaks (exactly how we wanted it). They played several encores too, which was the cherry on top! We knew we needed to book Men in Black when we saw them perform at a friend's wedding a year before. Truly could not thank Jeff and the band enough for making the dance floor the best! That was the most important part for us and they ROCKED!!!! I wish I could relive it :)
I cannot recommend them enough! I was a little nervous initially because we booked them based solely on a referral, and the band was one of the things that was most important to me...
for our wedding. They completely exceeded our expectations.
They had the entire dance floor going all night long. They had the perfect amount of interaction, enough to make it fun and include some special moments for the bride and groom, but never over the top or cheesy. They also did such a great job playing music that every generation loved. Usually, you see some of the older crowd sitting out for a good portion of the night, but not at our wedding, everyone was on the dance floor together.
I even have friends who normally don’t like wedding bands who were raving about them and saying they were the best band they’ve ever seen. Since the wedding, I’ve had so many people tell me that our dance floor was one of the craziest and most fun they’ve ever been a part of.
They were truly incredible and made the night so much fun. An easy 10/10, I would book them again in a heartbeat!
The BEST Wedding Band!!
Men in Black was absolutely amazing and truly made our wedding night so much fun! They had a live guitarist for the cocktail hour who was also amazing, we ...
upgraded to the saxophone and he was SOOO good on the floor with the sax , dancing with the crowd. I already knew they were going to be great because i have heard them before, but they were even better than we ever imagined. They sounded incredible, kept the energy high all night, and had everyone out on the dance floor the entire time. They didn’t even take a break because everyone was having too much fun. I especially loved how much they interacted with the crowd and made everyone feel like they were part of the performance. The timing, song choices, and flow of the entire night were perfect. So many of our guests are still talking about how awesome the band was and how much fun they had!
We are so happy we chose Men in Black for our wedding and cannot recommend them enough. Thank you to Jeff and the entire band for making our wedding night better than we ever could have imagined!
Men in Black was absolutely INCREDIBLE! They were one of the highlights of our wedding and truly made the reception. They were amazing at reading the crowd, engaging with our guest...
s, and knowing exactly what to play to keep the energy high all night. They played hit after hit with no breaks, and our dance floor was packed from the moment it opened until the very end.
We received endless compliments from our guests about how amazing the band was, and so many people told us it was one of the best wedding bands they had ever seen. If having a packed dance floor and an unforgettable party is important to you, we cannot recommend Men in Black enough. They completely exceeded our expectations!
We hired Men in Black for our wedding (our venue recommended them) and they ROCKED! Jeff was great to work with and a good MC. They kept the dance floor packed all night!! We had s...
uch a blast out there and got so so so many compliments about the band from our wedding guests. All 3 singers have absolutely amazing voices and we loved their song choices. Worth every penny!
Last October, my wife and I were married in Southern Vermont. Going in, we already knew we loved this talented group from having seen them at two previous weddings. However, we cou...
ldn't anticipate how much this group would add to our own special day. Jeff and his band kept our many friends and family lively throughout the night with a good mix of classics and contemporary music. They truly know how to capture the moment at each and every stage of the night, not to mention the professionalism with which they do their work. Jeff and his band could not have exceeded our expectations any further - our first dance of Neil Young's "Harvest Moon" is a lifelong memory for us among many from the night. I recommend these great people for any couple looking for a night full of lively energy and laughter. The cherry on top was the cowbell they provided to me and my wife when they graciously shared the stage with us at the end of the night. Thank you Jeff and Team - we hope to see you on a dance floor again in the future!
We had SO much fun with Men In Black at our wedding. People are still talking about how good the band was almost a year later! Could not recommend them more!
We had the best experience at a friend’s wedding dancing to Men in Black that we had to book them for our own wedding and we couldn’t be more thankful that we did. Jeff made the pr...
ocess so stress free and fun for us from the start of our wedding planning to the day of the wedding. He is so knowledgeable regarding how to clip certain songs for the wedding ceremony, wedding entrances, first dances, etc. and kept everything on time in order to allow for optimal time spent on the dance floor. The most compliments I received from guests on my wedding day was how amazing the band was and how much fun they had on the dance floor and that was so important for my husband and I. They brought such amazing energy, were flexible with songs and even learned an extra song for us knowing how much it meant to us. All songs that they played were high energy and kept the guests dancing all night. I didn’t see any guests sitting during our wedding and that is a testament to how amazing the Men in Black Band is. Not only are the song choices top notch but everyone in the band is so incredibly talented and great to work with. They pulled the bridal party on stage multiple times throughout the night and had us playing instruments which was such a highlight of the night. Could not recommend them more!!
This band was unreal. From the first song to the last, they had the dance floor PACKED all night long. Their energy was infectious, the song choices were spot-on, and they knew exa...
ctly how to read the room and keep the momentum going. What really set them apart was how interactive they were with our guests. They didn’t just play music—they created an experience. The vibe never dipped for a second. We had guests of all ages dancing, singing along, and raving about how fun the band was. If you want a wedding band that brings nonstop energy, incredible talent, and an unforgettable party atmosphere, this is it. Hands down one of the best decisions we made.
Men in Black was the first vendor we hired after booking our venue and for good reason! When my sister and brother-in-law had MIB play at their wedding back in 2019, my now-husband...
and I were only dating, but knew for certain we'd hire them for our own wedding someday. Jeff and the band are so fun and engaging, they kept the dance floor packed all night with guests of all ages. Our guests keep telling us they've never had so much fun at a wedding and that was 100% due to MIB - we can't recommend them enough!
If you made it to this point and you’re reading this, you need to hire Men in Black!! Every person at our wedding has told us that was the best music they’ve ever seen at a wedding...
. They had everyone on the dance floor the entire time. And their energy and crowd work, including with our wedding parties, had us all dancing and smiling from start to finish. Jeff was a pleasure to work with and they played all of our many requests. They even let my father-in-law join them on stage to sing “Mack the Knife.” Looking forward to seeing them play at some of my friends weddings coming up!
Men in Black were a DREAM wedding band for us! Jeff was such a pleasure to work with and he was so flexible throughout the whole planning process. They absolutely exceeded our expe...
ctations on our wedding night. They played all of the songs we wanted and had the best energy all night long. They went above and beyond to make sue we had the best night! Including having the bridal party up on stage and being interactive with the crowd. Our friends and family have not stopped raving about the band and we cannot recommend them enough!!
While previewing bands to play my wedding I first saw them at a sports bar - and half an hour later I KNEW I was hiring them. Their crowd work, energy, sound and style is phenomen...
al. Live music was a must have for my wedding, and I am beyond thrilled with their performance - they blew the doors off. Three songs into the DINNER set, people were on the dance floor dancing. I paid for an extra hour, and at 11pm the floor was full, with people calling for more songs. They worked the crowd, had the groomsmen perform a song, the bridesmaids doing a song, and even *I* was playing guitar despite not knowing how. If live music is something you want - look no further, this is the band you want to book. They are polished, practiced, and can adjust the playlist on the fly to keep the party moving and great moments happening. Thank you guys for the amazing night.
THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR WEDDING!!!! Men in Black was the best entertainment we could've booked. They exceeded any expectation I could have had and truly made our day memorable and ama...
zing.
We have heard from all of our guests how much they loved this band.
They got the whole crowd involved and made it the most fun and electric night!
This band was fantastic. They were so good that our guests after the salad course ran to the dance floor before the entrees could come out. We wanted a band that kept everyone on ...
the dance floor and they delivered. The whole dance floor the entire night was full and people were gathering around it. They truly made our night so much fun and just did a great job with the music and the interactions with our guests. Their setlist was awesome with so many good sign-along dancing songs. We could not be happier with them and are so grateful for how special they made our night. Also the guitarist for cocktail hour is a must! It was a perfect choice and really elevated our cocktail hour. We recommend them to everyone because they will keep your dance floor full and play fantastic music. They were a pleasure to work with and always answered our questions and helped us out so much. Thank you and we were so lucky to have them on our day!
Men in Black is THE BEST BAND to get your celebration started and keep the party going. From start to finish they were easy to work with, helped us plan the timing of everything….t...
hen got EVERYONE on the dance floor- even those who don’t dance! They definitely know how to get all to join in and have an amazing time! My daughter’s wedding was PERFECT (at Beauport hotel in Gloucester which was also amazing) and I would not have chosen any other band to play at her wedding. I am still getting text messages raving about everything! I don’t think the band even took a break! HIGHLY RECOMMEND👍🏽
Men in black was the best decision we made for our wedding! We are constantly getting complimented for how much fun people had and we had the absolute best party and it was all bec...
ause men in black rocked ! Everyone was dancing and having the BEST time! We are so thankful for you guys! You guys seriously are amazing!!
Men in black was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding this past June!!! So many people have been saying it’s the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and we owe that to ...
the band!
They were so fun and engaged with the crowd so much!!!! They got every single person up on the dance floor within minutes of the reception starting which is so unheard of. We truly had a ball dancing the night away with our friends and family!
Jeff was awesome throughout the planning process. He answered all of our questions so quickly and patiently dealt with my indecisiveness (haha)! He also was so accommodating through the floor plan/setup process at the venue itself. He is so knowledgeable and was someone we trusted 100% throughout the entire process.
We are so lucky to have had them play at our wedding!!! Their energy is so unmatched. They are the best band we’ve ever seen! Our friends and family are still talking about how much fun they are. Thank you Men in Black for making our wedding unforgettable!!!
We are SO happy we had Men in Black be our band for our wedding!! Guests were singing their praises throughout the night and contacting us afterwards to do so, too. Their talent is...
evident and the fun they were having was infectious. They were super interactive with the dance floor, but not in a show-off way that I’ve seen other wedding bands do - it was solely for getting the crowd involved to have more fun and enjoy themselves more. It was awesome. Jeff was collaborative and great to work with leading up to the wedding, too. Highly recommend booking them!!
Men in Black performed at my daughter's wedding this past weekend and we couldn't be happier. From the start, where they learned the couples first dance music to the end as the mus...
ic morphed into a lively dance party they brought fun and excitement to the evening. They played two hours straight after dinner and the dance floor was packed until the final moments. Highly recommend adding their three horns to your event because they were amazing!--as we were the rest of the band. Our guests raved about the band! -----Jeff, the bandleader, was great to work with throughout the planning which is also a big plus.
Jeff and the band made our night so much fun!! We never left the dance floor and they kept things in order and fun through formalities in the beginning! Even my 89 year old grandma...
said she thought the band was fantastic. Could not recommend more- they were fabulous and so easy to work with.
We had Men and Black play at our wedding this past June at the Pelham House and they absolutely blew it out of the water!!! From start to finish they were nothing short of amazing!...
Jeff and the band kept the energy alive throughout the night and helped make our wedding an unforgettable night for us and our guests! We were recommended Men and Black by multiple people and now know why- my husband Ben and I cannot recommend them enough!!
Jeff and the crew (Men In Black Wedding Band!) brought the party! You won't be disappointed! From providing piano for the ceremony, a guitarist for the cocktail hour, and MC ex...
traordinaire for all the reception introductions to the ultimate party experience for our guests, The Men In Black Wedding Band was unbelievable! Our guests are still talking about this band weeks later.
In fact, we booked this band simply because we had seen them in action at another wedding. Need we say more!!
We couldn't be happier we hired MIB for our wedding. They learned our first dance song, and performed our ceremony beautifully. Not only did we have a blast on the dance floor but ...
all of our friends and families did too. MIB was the foundation to the compliments of how much fun our guests had! Do yourself a favor and book MIB for your wedding, you won't regret it!
The Men in Black Band was a huge hit at our September wedding in the Berkshires. A lot of our guests have been to multiple weddings this year and commented that the Men in Black Ba...
nd was the best. Our dance floor was packed the entire time and their interaction with our guests and us as a couple was unlike any other band we have seen. We will recommend them to any other couple who want to have a wicked fun band for their wedding!
Highly recommend Men in Black! We had the best experience with Jeff & the whole band from start to finish. Everyone had so much fun and we wished we could have kept dancing for hou...
rs more. They are so talented and so fun. Definitely book MIB and add on a brass player or two to three! Everything they played was amazing and our first dance song was incredible. Jeff were so helpful, flexible and patient during the planning / decision making process also. Such a special evening thanks to MIB!
We hired Men in Black for our wedding and we’re thrilled with their performance. They sounded great, engaged the audience, and accommodated all of our requests.
Absolutely the best wedding band we've ever heard/seen. They kept everyone on that dance floor—happily celebrating—throughout our daughter's wedding at Church Landing this August. ...
Many, many guests complimented the band directly. It was great to see. MiB added so much joy to the night. The singers were phenomenal. The range of music spoke to all ages. Loved when the musicians came on the dance floor to interact with us and when they called up the bridal party—women and then men—and handed them instruments to play along with them. Amazing, amazing. Worth every single penny and more.
I can't recommend Men in Black enough for a wedding band. They bring SUCH amazing energy and keep the dance floor packed the entire night. Jeff is so flexible and even mashed our f...
irst dance song for us so we could have it sound exactly how we wanted. The band is so interactive with the crowd and even brings the wedding party up on stage. Men in Black were the best decision we made!
BEST WEDDING BAND!- they made our wedding day so special - from the ceremony piano, cocktail hour guitar and then a rocking reception. They even learned our unique first dance song...
and performed it beautifully, seamlessly transitioning into a big fun group dance that kicked off an incredible night. Despite the heat, they brought amazing energy all night long, keeping guests on the dance floor. A highlight was when they brought the bride on stage to show off her cowbell skills - the crowd loved it! We'd highly recommend Men In Black for your wedding! It was an absolute blast!
This band is amazing! They are professional, engaging with the audience and communicative. My guests could not stop talking about how great they were and some even took their busin...
ess cards to contact them at a later date. You will not regret booking them for your big day. I can guarantee that your dance floor will never be empty. Thank you Men in Black for making our big day so special!
These guys made the night! Recommended by a friend that had to see them again and they did not disappoint. They are a talented band with a huge catalog of songs to choose from. The...
y really knew how to read the crowd at our wedding. From the time dinner was finished to the time our venue closed, they had a full dance floor. Jeff is proactive as a manager and so easy to work with! It was an all around great and interactive experience. I would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or any other event! Thanks for the memories guys!
Men in Black was one of the best decisions we ever made. Our 5/25/24 wedding was described as 'the best wedding ever' by several guests and family because of the energy they brough...
t. Almost all 120 of our guests stayed til the last hour due to the entertainment and crowd involvement they provided. Families and friends bonded and core memories were made that night! Thank you Jeff and crew for helping throw an AMAZING Memorial Day Weekend Wedding party. Worth the investment! You won't regret it!
Men in Black is an extraordinary band!! They were incredibly easy to work with throughout the booking and planning process. The wedding night was MADE by how amazing they were. Inc...
redible pianist during our ceremony and then outrageously amazing for the dancing part of our night. Our dance floor was packed the entire night and MIB made it more like a show/experience. They were on different levels of our venue, they came into the crowd, they included us (bride and groom) and many of our guests. We were truly blown away. Cannot recommend highly enough!!! And the extra horns are absolutely worth it!!
I would give these guys 20 stars if I could! Absolutely electric! No one left our dance floor all night! Truly amazing and AWESOME to work with! The band lead Jeff is the best! The...
y interact with the crowd and my husband loved the cow bell in particular! Hire them immediately!!!!
Jeff and his crew made my wedding!!! I can't say enough good things about their performance. I LOVED every minute of it. MIB is beyond talented and hiring them was one of my best w...
edding decisions!! I can't thank them enough for their performance!!!
Men in Black really made our wedding so much fun and memorable for us and our guests! All of musicians were so talented and curated a perfect playlist for all of the wedding events...
throughout the night. The band was extremely interactive and even had the band members go through/interact with the crowd. The dance floor was packed the entire night! They also pulled myself (the bride), groom, and bridal party on stage for a couple songs which was so fun and special. They took their break during dinner, so they were able to play nonstop without breaks the entire reception, which really kept the energy high all night. Many of our guests are still talking about how much they loved our wedding band 4 months later and told us this was the best wedding band they had seen. Jeff was also extremely easy to work with and was able to easily handle any requests. The wedding truly felt like a party which is exactly what we wanted!
Our wedding was an absolute blast, and the band played a pivotal role in creating an unforgettable atmosphere. From the moment they started, they created the perfect atmosphere for...
a night of dancing. The band's talent was clear, but what truly stood out was their ability to feed off the energy in the room, keeping the dance floor alive throughout the entire evening. It was the biggest compliment we received—everyone dancing non-stop, a testament to how amazing the band was.
We had so much fun dancing to a mix of our favorite songs and classic wedding hits. A standout memory was when they invited the wedding party onto the stage to play some cowbell, and I'll cherish the forever memory of "stealing" the mic to sing "Mr. Brightside." The band's interactive approach added a unique and personal touch to the celebration.
Their flexibility with our music preferences was impressive. With a list of 10-20 of our favorite songs, they crafted a playlist that had us rocking from the first note to the last encore (and there were a few!). The seamless flow of their performance, from start to finish, ensured there was never a dull moment.
Not only their performance but also the band's collaboration with my sister, who provided ceremony music on her violin, showcased their accommodating nature. They provided her with speakers, ensured everything was perfect during the ceremony, and flawlessly ushered events through the reception. Their commitment to learning songs for specific moments added an extra layer of personalization that we truly appreciated.
What sets this band apart is not just their musical prowess but their exceptional interaction with the guests. They made everyone feel like part of the show, creating a sense of inclusion and making each person feel special. The music was fantastic, but the energy and engagement they brought were even better!
In summary, we can't thank Men in Black enough for being such an integral part of our wedding day. They went above and beyond to make it a celebration we and our guests will cherish forever.
(Professional Photos by Janelle Carmela)
-Andy & Sarah
Jeff told us in advance that the dance floor would be packed all night and it most certainly was! Many of our wedding guests came to us later just to say how much fun Men in Black...
were and what a great time they had! We are very thankful for the great performance they put on for our special day (10/15/23)!
A+++. On point, Spot on, Awesome.
Men in black performed at our wedding on 10/06/2023. They absolutely blew me and our guests away. Jeff was so easy to work with during the whole wedding process, very professional ...
and easy going. They played up-beat songs the whole time and kept the party going. They got the crowd and wedding party involved ( I won’t say how so there are no spoilers) and many people commented that they were the best wedding band they have ever heard. I couldn’t agree more! Every song they played was amazing! Having both a male and female lead singer is a huge plus. We also opted to add the sax player- so cool! And they were very affordable for a band. Quite honestly a steal! They did our ceremony and cocktail hour music and the wireless lapel for the ceremony. Everything went perfectly. If you don’t book men in black you are making a mistake! 10/100000000 recommend!
Men in black performed at our wedding on 9/29/23. We can not say enough great things about this band. They had the dance floor packed the entire night! They were so interactive wit...
h us and our guests. Everyone was saying what an awesome time they had and how great the band was. Fun fact: they also played at my brothers in 2008 and was exactly what I remembered! The dance floor always packed! Do yourself a favor and hire them!!! It will be the best decision you will make !
I cannot recommend Men in Black enough. First, Jeff was very professional, responsive, and helpful in all of the planning leading up to the day. Second, on the day of the wedding...
, we were able to rent microphones from them. One of the band members played the keyboard during our ceremony. Then one of the band members played the guitar during our cocktail hour. Finally, the whole 6-piece band did an incredible job for our whole reception. They played Stand By Me so well for our first dance song. They also accommodated a surprise day-of request by my dad. Lastly, they were so engaging and had such wonderful energy with all of our guests throughout the night. They made our wedding so special. Thank you so much, MIB :)
These people put on an incredible show. Jeff worked with us to make our special day as memorable as possible. So many of our guests went out of their way to compliment us on our ba...
nd selection. Way to go Men in Black!
Men in Black is the best wedding band! We have heard from so many of our guests that they are the best band they have heard at a wedding. They bring so much energy, interact with t...
he crowd and are fantastic to work with. They don't take a break after dinner which is a huge plus. Jeff is an outstanding Emcee for a wedding - present but not over the top. I can't recommend Men in Black enough.
The Band is outstanding, I would recommend for any wedding.
They were absolutely fantastic to work with, and brought great energy throughout the night!! They had the entire wedding crowd on the dance floor all night! Great music, flawless a...
ttention to detail, and an absolute pleasure to work with. You would be mistaken to not hire Men in Black!!!
Men in Black performed at our son's wedding. They were incredible! They brought tremendous energy, an extremely infectious attitude and rare professionalism. Most importantly, th...
ey always honored the bride and groom and their wishes. The most common comment from our guests was "the best wedding ever"! Our daughter liked them so much that she booked them for her upcoming wedding as well. Jeff, you and your band members are the best. Thanks for the great memories!
Men in black did a fantastic job at our wedding! The dance floor was always packed. We received many compliments about the band. They were fun, professional and everything went smo...
oth. We would recommend them.
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