Nik Entertainment

We had the BEST time with Nik Lite during our wedding reception. They performed with so much energy and musicality. The whole room was up dancing during the entire reception! Great Music Choices, Professional Group Members, Awesome party!

If you want to be stressed and distracted at your reception, do not hire this band. If you don't read on for the details here is the moral of the story: they play good music, but are a total nightmare to work with the night of. After all the hard work, planning, and more importantly the true meaning of the day, the last thing a couple should have to do is to give them step by step instructions that were already set weeks ahead of time, have the lead singer at your head table multiple times during dinner, have someone ensure that they don't drink at the bar, remind them of your names when they forget them during introductions, have a band that takes triple (no exaggerations) the amount of breaks than scheduled, and loses personal property that they required to begin with. I cannot express enough how much of a cloud was put over our reception because of the behavior of this band. We chose Nik and the Nice Guys based on the samples of music and shows we viewed prior to booking. After hiring them, the process was easy and organized- which all changed dramatically the day of the wedding. It began at the time of announcements, just minutes before we were to be announced, when the lead singer came out to gather the names of everyone he would be announcing and what songs we wanted him to play. When I reminded him that we already gave him this information he pulled out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket and walked away. The groom's parents and the first couple walked out to no music at all. Then, during dinner, the band attempted to take a break at least five times (they are only scheduled 2, 20 minute breaks total. One was to be half way through dinner, the other during a dance performance). My husband had to stop them each time and remind them of the timing on the contact. Several times during dinner the lead singer was at our sweet heart table asking us what we would like him to do next. Again, we pulled out our phones and pulled up our contract and suggested maybe he right down the information. We next had a 20 minute dance performance, which doubled as their second break. After the performance was over the band was supposed to start again to get the dancing and party portion of the night started. However, instead the band then began to leave the room. My husband again stopped them and they said they still needed to take a break because they "weren't able to get out of the room because people were in the way". He again pulled out the contract and insisted that they play. Another point in the night the band were trying to hype up the party by saying things like "let's hear it for the Newlyweds, Chris and........" they forgot my name. The evening proceeded with a few of the band members at the bar getting drinks while on breaks or when the rest of the band was playing. This was disappointing in so many ways, but also because we hired a 12 piece band, and only 10 people were present. The cherry on top of this all is that they required us to provide them an iPod for songs for the announcements and first dances, but then left it behind at the venue "in a zip lock bag behind the stage" because their policy is "to never take anything from a venue". The iPod is of course still missing because instead of if being given to the event coordinator or someone present at the time of tear down (including the bride and groom, our parents, and other venue staff), they left it on the floor, or one of them decided to take it home as a souvenir.

really got the crowd into it

Nik Lite actually played at my wedding and I highly recommend them. They were awesome! They kept the guests dancing all night. A little on the expensive side, but totally worth it!

We had Nik Lite at our wedding a few weeks ago. We used their solo guitarist for cocktail hour and then the band for the reception. We had an absolute blast and I could not have asked for a more fun party. All of the guests commented on how awesome they were and they were a pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding as well. Would hire them for any party in the future!

I was skeptical to go with a band over a DJ because our space was on the small side but this was one issue my husband was dead set on. My worries were gone immediately - when we arrived at the venue, the band and caterers very creatively set up the space allowing plenty of room for everything to be set up and still plenty of room for dancing. The band was amazing. I can't say it any better. They were so talented and did a great job reading the room and making sure everyone had a great time. The variety of music was great for the different age groups we had and lots of guests were thrilled with their performance. Everyone I spoke to was really nice and helpful and tried to be as accommodating as they good be.

We first heard Nik and the Nice Guys at my boss’ 60th birthday party and then again at his son’s wedding. We were hooked and knew right away we had to have them for our wedding. They were the reason those parties were successful. We chose Nik Lite for our Winter Wonderland December wedding on 12/8/12. Nik Lite MADE OUR WEDDING PERFECT. The dance floor was full at all times! They were great at emceeing too and added humor and fun into the party. We love the instruments and their talent is undeniable. The band played music for all ages at our party. We have already recommended them to family and friends and will absolutely think of them for any of our future party needs. Thank you Nik Lite!

Getting a band was the best decision we made! Everyone from age 4 to 70 was up and dancing for almost every song and danced until the very last minute. Their professionalism was amazing and they engaged the guests like no other band I've seen. No complaints!

This band was amazing! They listened to our requests and did exactly what we wanted at our wedding. People danced the entire night. Even our priest was dancing because the music was so great! Can't wait to hear them again!

They were fantastic. If your worried about bands only playing old music.. There is no need to fear with this band. Awesome!!!

We had Nik Lite play and the dance floor was packed all night. They played every song we requested and appeared to have a good time also. Every band member was so talented. After the wedding several people asked who are band was. A band was something we splurged on and it was worth every penny!

We had Nik Lite (a smaller version of nik and the nice guys) play our wedding. They were amazing! The lead singer was so talented and into the show. So many people that attended our wedding are skill talking about the band. Price was not bad either considering how much fun they were and how well they organized the announcments. Would definitely recommend them!

For the band we chose Nik Lite (smaller version of nik and the nice guys). They were amazing! The band had the guests dancing all night, it was better than we expected!

We had Nik Lite perform at our wedding, and they were AWESOME! They played all the songs we wanted to hear, and got all the guests up and moving! They stayed late into the night and we all had a BLAST!

We actually booked 2 bands through Nik and the Nice guys. The Rochester Rat pack played during dinner and Nik and the nice guys played for daning. Both fantastic all I heard all night long was where did you get the bands this is the best party i was ever at. The dance floor was packed all night long and the people from the wedding next store came over to my wedding because they wanted to hear the band and see what was going on. They truely made the party and were worth every penny!!!

loved these guys

They made the wedding!

We used a smaller version called Nik Lite. They were willing to share their entire playlist with me so that I could pick my favorites from it and at the wedding they did generally play all of the songs I had chosen. Everyone enjoyed the live music and they did a great job of getting the crowd to dance. I would definitely recommend the group for large weddings/parties!

So easy to work with during the planning process - responsive professional and friendly. At the wedding the band was incedibly talented - they had so much energy and sounded great! People still tell us how great the band was.