High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
New Orleans and Louisiana Statewide
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Randi Adlesic
MANAGER
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AWARD WINNER (12X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Nola Dukes are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Michael Bublé, Sturgill Simpson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Temptations, and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.
Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!
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Event Lighting Services!
Elevate your event with our full range of customizable lighting options for every occasion. We offer room lighting to highlight your venue, cake lights, elegant uplighting, custom gobos with monograms, images, or designs, and stage and band lighting to keep your guests dancing all night long! Visit our website and make an inquiry to learn more. Plus! Get 10% Off your lighting package when you book multiple lighting services with the band. *T&C's Apply
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Instruments
Accordion
Bagpipes
Banjo
Bass
Bugle
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harmonica
Harp
Keyboard
Mandolin
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Bluegrass
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
Randi Adlesic
Manager
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0381 reviews
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Nola Dukes Band received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple customers who hired them for weddings, with praise for their engaging performance, high energy, and ability to keep guests dancing all night. The band's professionalism, customization of songs, and seamless coordination with the event were repeatedly highlighted. Reviewers appreciated the clear communication, helpfulness of band members like Randi, and the band exceeding expectations. Nola Dukes' immersive experience, personalized touches, and versatile music selection made them a top choice for weddings, creating unforgettable memories for couples and guests alike.Kayla G
5.0
11/03/2025
Band was perfect, we did a 7 piece band which I loved. Our guests still talk about how fun the wedding and band were!
Nancy C
5.0
10/28/2025
Hired Nola Dukes for my daughter’s wedding would highly recommend. Band manager (Randi) was excellent, very informative, communicative and guided us through the music selection. Band was fabulous, fun, engaging with the guests and everyone was dancing. Numerous guests commented how much they loved the band and the lead singer.
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Liz R
5.0
10/08/2025
Our wedding was the New Orleans event that no one will EVER forget, thanks entirely to the Nola Dukes. I’ve never had a musical experience so engaging, high quality, and so freaking thoughtful at any event I’ve ever been to. Randi and the band took the time to plan so carefully, answer my every question, and work seamlessly across our vendors to pull off a flawless event. They had our guests in love with New Orleans and in love with the music.
Sean D
5.0
6/23/2025
Unforgettable and Unmatched.
We booked the Nola Dukes Band to perform at our daughter's wedding and WOW, they delivered! We went with the 9-piece band, and it was hands-down one of the best decisions we made.
From starting with cocktail music that set the perfect mood to dance-floor-packing sets, they kept the party alive for the full four-hour celebration. Guests are still raving about the band!
The entire experience from booking to the 2nd line that closed out the party was flawless. Randi's professionalism and talent is only overshadowed by her stage presence! The genuine joy they brought to our special day exceeded every expectation.
If you're planning a wedding, a party, or any celebration where music matters, the Nola Dukes Band should be your geaux to! The don't just play music, they create an immersive experience.
🎶💃🕺💫 Thank you, Nola Dukes, for making our night unforgettable!
Debbie G
5.0
4/29/2025
Incredibly easy to work with! Fun to talk with Randi... she made it all so easy! From understanding the set up of the band (number of players, instruments, needs for the venue) to talking about song choices, to ensuring the dance numbers for the bride and father and groom and mother were perfect, working with Nola Dukes was a joy!
They are a FANATASTIC PERFORMANCE BAND... great instrumentalists, wonderful vocalists, and fun Fun FUN!!!
Everyone had a blast, and, as the mother of the bride, I was so happy we made the right choice for our daughter's New Orleans wedding.
You cannot find a better choice! WE LOVE THE NOLA DUKES!!
Kalen H
4.0
4/19/2025
I would give 4.5 if I could!
Overall, we had a great experience with the NOLA Dukes. We hired them to do all music for our ceremony and reception: string duo, live jazz trio with vocals, and DJ. The string duo was beautiful and did a great job. The jazz trio was lovely and fit the vibe we were looking for with our courtyard cocktail hour and our dinner. The vocalist did a fantastic job with our first dance and father daughter dances and also MCing our toasts. The Dukes kindly provided a mic for our toasts as well.
We had some issues with our DJ (reason for 4 instead of 5 stars), but Randi did a fantastic job listening to us after the fact. From the get go, Randi was incredibly communicative with us and did a great job listening to our wants and making sure they were executed for us.
Morgan
3.0
4/01/2025
let me start with this - the band was incredibly talented and sounded great. i can't stress that enough.
i spoke with randi a few days before, everything seemed good and she was super sweet.
we hired them for ceremony music as well and the quartet was wonderful.
onto the negative - the reception band - the music selection.....i was extremely upset with it. i filled out the entire details page, spoke with randi about what to play, all of the things i could've done beforehand and the only thing that was played were oldies.
i specifically said i wanted upbeat, party music. what we listened to to get ready to go out as millenials, 2000-2015 type stuff (anyone who says that is oldies can go away...) i wanted to dance with my friends. but there was absolutely no party feel, no one was on the dance floor.
my wedding coordinator talked to them multiple times and absolutely nothing changed. she really tried! but they would play 1, maybe 2 good songs in a row and we would all go crazy, then they would go back to the boring music and everyone would walk off the dance floor.
i told them i wanted a band over a DJ for energy and hype and the music we got gave none.
i had the wobble on my do not play list because it's just so dang long, when the band went on their break it was on the playlist they had set up. i told our coordinator i was A. thrilled they went on a break because the playlist was giving me what i wanted, and B. happy to hear the song i specifically didn't want because at least it was the right vibe!!
it felt like getting anyone to dance with us was super hard because it wasn't dancing music.
i could've had a DJ for a heck of a lot less and gotten to dance the whole time. that was just really disappointing.
Bridget C
5.0
3/28/2025
Randi and the band really tailored their performance for us! They were very organized and easy to work with. They even learned a song for one of our first dances. They kept high energy the entire night. We couldn’t recommend them enough!
Daniel O
5.0
2/11/2025
The band was better than we could have imagined. They did a great job of incorporating NOLA vibes and got everyone (from youngest to oldest) onto the dance floor. Can't say enough how much we appreciate what an amazing job they did.
Maddie M
5.0
12/12/2024
NOLA Dukes exceeded our expectations! Bryant was a gem to work with- professional and personable, he tailored the band to our event and helped us make everything seamless. The band itself was a blast! Fun, energetic, and tailored to the vibe that best matched our guests. Our dance floor was never empty and I still have guests raving about the band. Highly recommend booking them!
Ann T
5.0
12/10/2024
NOLA Dukes surpassed our expectations. During the booking process, Randi was helpful and communicative throughout. During the night of the our wedding, our guests were on the dance floor showering us with compliments about the band. Not only do they get your guests dancing, but also interact with them. If you want to dance the night away, this the band for you. They are an incredible value.
Kaory M
5.0
12/02/2024
Choosing Nola Dukes was a great choice!
Booking, communication, punctuality and music were all great!
Michelle D
5.0
11/18/2024
Extremely professional, informative, and communicative - Nola Dukes provided exactly what we wanted! WOW WOW WOW! No line dances necessary to get everyone out on the dance floor! Every compliment about our wedding included accolades for the band! They were FUN, AMAZING, ENTERTAINING - just perfect!
Brigid C
5.0
10/28/2024
Nola Dukes is incredible! Bryant and Team were fabulous to work with and made our wedding night come to life even more.
Cannot say enough nice things! Highly recommend :)
Caroline R
5.0
10/19/2024
We loved having Nola Dukes at our wedding! We went out to one of their sessions prior to booking per Randi’s suggestion and it was so nice to get a preview to make sure we were a good fit. They played for our reception and were phenomenal! My guests absolutely loved this band and are still talking about them weeks later. They were high energy and got people to the dance floor. When the audio glitched for the mother/son dance they quickly jumped into action and sang the rest of the song live on the spot. They were communicative and easy to coordinate with when we needed to change things. The band page made it easy to keep track of our details through the planning process. Highly recommend Nola Dukes!!!
Catalina M
5.0
8/26/2024
We used the NOLA Dukes Band for our ENTIRE wedding and it was the best choice we could have made! Randi was super easy to talk to and extremely helpful. There's a planning page to keep track of everything as you go AND they have super helpful add-ons (mics, sound, DJ services, lighting).
We had a string trio for our ceremony - they were phenomenal, professional, and had a great list of songs to choose from.
We had a jazz trio for our cocktail hour- they were so fun and the perfect NOLA flair.
We had the 9-piece band for the whole dinner/reception and they were AMAZING! From our intro, to helping with speeches, to the music they chose and the ENERGY! WOW! People LOVED them. I saw so many folks during dinner just recording. Also- we had little kids there and the band was so good with them.
And here's the quote from the next day: "You know it was a good band when EVERYONE is out on the dance floor"
Highly, highly recommend the NOLA Dukes! Their recordings don't even do them justice.
Response from Nola Dukes Band on 08/28/2024
Oh Catalina. You guys were a dream to play for. Thanks so much for your lovely review an...
d we wish you all of the happiness you can hold!
Abbygail B
5.0
7/01/2024
This band was so much fun for our wedding! They were super easy to work with and did a great job getting our guest engaged in the night! We didn’t leave the dance floor all night and I think our guest can say the same! Thank you Nola Dukes for an unforgettable wedding!
Samuel C
5.0
6/24/2024
Very professional, easy to work with, and transparent with all pricing and setup details. They even learned a completely new song for my wife and I's first dance on request! Would absolutely hire again.
danne s
5.0
6/21/2024
Wonderful band, engaging, wonderful talent!
Margie F
5.0
6/19/2024
Nola Dukes Band was FABULOUS! They asked what we wanted and they provided it! They were high energy and our guests danced all night!
Marcelle S
5.0
6/07/2024
You'll see hundreds of 5-star review for Nola Dukes, and for good reason - they are just incredible performers. They played for my sister's wedding, and I had the benefit of immediately knowing we'd hire them for ours! If you want a classic, New Orleans jazzy vibe but with a very wide range of genres and songs, hire these folks. We danced all night long and received so many compliments on how talented they were!
Allison B
5.0
5/28/2024
Randi and Nola Dukes were absolutely wonderful to work with. Randi was so responsive and helpful during the process. The band absolutely crushed it at our wedding and our guests could not stop gushing about them. Highly recommend!
Aura L
5.0
3/06/2024
Cannot recommend Nola Dukes enough! They were a blast and definitely the highlight of our wedding. Our guests had so much fun all night and raved about the band specifically. They were engaging, high-energy, and great to work with. Randi was communicative during the entire planning process as well and everything went so smoothly.
Jaclyn W
5.0
2/25/2024
We HIGHLY recommend the NOLA Dukes for any couple getting married in the area. We continue to get so many compliments from our guests even months after our wedding about how great the band was and how talented all the performers were.
Randi did a great job of coordinating with us to understand music preferences and run of show to make sure everything ran smoothly and they played a mix of songs guaranteed to get folks on the dance floor. She even coordinated with us to make sure we had equipment for friends who were performing during our ceremony to use and set us up with a DJ when we decided to extend our reception an additional hour a couple of months before the wedding date. Planning and invoicing was so easy in the web portal but the human touch of talking things through over the phone really helped. Great people, great music, great experience!
Calland M
5.0
2/19/2024
Randi and her team were seriously fantastic. So professional and completely led the feel of the entire reception. They tailored their performance to our requests and did such an amazing job. If you need a live band in the New Orleans area - hire them!!! One of our best spends for our wedding.
Grace Anne W
5.0
1/29/2024
Jon and his team were great! They were so much fun at the reception!! We were on the dance floor the whole night with all our guests. During the whole planning process, Jon communicated with me, and I knew everything that would happen on the day of the wedding. The band was very flexible. We ended up getting to the reception 20 minutes early and the band played 3.5 hours when originally booked for 3. I booked this band solely off of reviews & the promo video. I never heard them before, and I was not disappointed! If I ever need another new Orleans band, Nola Dukes is who I am going with!
Claudia C
5.0
1/02/2024
Nola Dukes made my wedding so special. They were perfect. Superb musicians. I could not ask for a better band. They were exceptional!
Natisya I
5.0
12/24/2023
Dear Randi,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the absolutely incredible music you provided at our wedding. The live band and the DJ were nothing short of phenomenal, and their contributions played a significant role in making our celebration truly unforgettable.
The live band's performance was not only lively and fun but surpassed all our expectations. The energy and talent they brought to the stage created an atmosphere of joy and celebration that resonated with everyone present. Our guests were thoroughly entertained, and I received countless compliments on the choice of music.
Equally, the DJ understood our preferences perfectly and played exactly what we had envisioned for our special day. The seamless transitions and the ability to gauge the crowd's energy kept the dance floor alive throughout the night. It was everything we had hoped for and more.
Your expertise and attention to detail were evident in every song selection, and I am genuinely grateful for the role you played in bringing my wedding music dreams to life. The positive feedback from our guests highlights the impact your music had on the overall atmosphere, and I couldn't have asked for a better soundtrack to our celebration.
Thank you, Randi, for your dedication, professionalism, and for going above and beyond to ensure that the music at our wedding was nothing short of perfect. Your passion for what you do shines through, and it made a world of difference on our special day.
Please extend our thanks to the live band and the DJ for their exceptional performances. Their talent and enthusiasm were key elements that contributed to the success of our wedding celebration.
Once again, thank you for being a crucial part of our wedding journey. We are truly grateful and will cherish the memories created through the music for years to come. I promise to leave Nola Dukes a raving review in the next couple weeks. Thank you again.
Cheers,
The Clarks
Savannah T
5.0
12/13/2023
The Nola Dukes were the very first vendor we booked - if you're like us and know you want live music, look no further! Randi and team were an absolute joy to work without throughout the process. Her attention to detail, immense knowledge of the industry, and commitment to excellence shine through from day one. The band went ABOVE AND BEYOND our expectations and worked to ensure that all the pieces that made the day special and personal to us were included. Trust Randi to guide you through the process; the band creates so much of the guest experience at the wedding and she knows how to perfect the flow and vibe! Thank you, Randi and the Nola Dukes, for making our day so fun!
Francesca A
5.0
12/09/2023
NOLA Dukes performed at our wedding on 12/2/23 at the New Orleans Museum of Art and exceeded our expectations at every moment. They coordinated the sound for our ceremony, coordinated a jazz trio to play cocktail hour and entertained our guests throughout the reception. From the first moment we met, Randi was so responsive, clear and asked lots of questions and was always willing to share her expertise. Finding a great band was a top priority for us and we greatly appreciated being able to see them perform live during one of their showcases in order to inform our decision. Their showcase validated everything we had heard about what incredible performers they are and the incredible range of music they can perform. The band learned an unknown song the week of the wedding to play for the mother-son dance which meant so much to my mother-in-law. In addition, Randi was meant to sing the hora- everyone was in awe and couldn't help but join in the dancing. Overall, I can't emphasize enough how much we would recommend NOLA Dukes to anyone looking to ensure your guests are raving about the band for days!
Christine P
5.0
12/07/2023
NOLA Dukes did a great job at our wedding! We got married at The Civic, and they had a truly great stage presence. They did a wonderful job at catering music for all guests (young and old.) Jon was incredibly organized and truly fantastic to work with in the months leading up to the wedding. We also had a somewhat absurd song request (Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,) and not only did they play it live, but also threw in a few other Billy Joel classics throughout the night. Truly great services, well beyond our expectations. Highly recommend to any other couples seeking the perfect band for their big day.
Christian J
5.0
12/06/2023
We had Nola Dukes for our wedding, 11/11/23, and they were GREAT!!! The band sounded amazing and they were so much fun. The music selection for the night was incredible and our dance floor was PACKED the entire night. Our guests loved them and everyone had only positive things to say. We worked with Randi from start to finish and she was great to work with. The entire process from start to finish was very smooth and easy. Nola Dukes took care of our ceremony sound, played piano during the ceremony, live band, live first dance song and a live DJ at the end- all that to say, they were essential for our big day and they were incredible. For so many moving parts, NDB did a great job and made it EASY! 10/10 for Nola Dukes Band and Randi!!
Ali B
5.0
11/27/2023
We don't even know WHERE to begin in recommending Nola Dukes for the absolutely perfect reception. Everyone raved about how incredible they were, and they kept the dance floor full the entire night. And on top of that, Randi was a dream to work with...so helpful and responsive (which is so appreciated for a neurotic bride like me!) Just book them and you'll thank me later.
Lisa M
5.0
11/11/2023
Nola Dukes Band was absolutely phenomenal and we were thrilled to have them at our wedding! We got the most compliments on the band's performance from our guests. We were lucky to have Randi with us to perform our ceremony sound, emcee, and be our lead singer for the reception. Not only is she a lovely person and talented singer, she is also so wonderful to work with. After reviewing what kind of music we liked, she suggested bringing in a DJ at no extra cost for the last hour -- we were able to get the best of both worlds by having all types of music for our reception! The dance floor was packed the entire night. Additionally, their internal dashboard / planning tools are easy to use to stay organized. We absolutely loved this band and we definitely recommend Nola Dukes for any and all occasions for fantastic energy, high quality professionalism and amazing talent!
Kate C
5.0
10/25/2023
The Nola Dukes band playing at our reception was one of the best parts about the night! Everyone loved them and complimented us on how great they were. Their high energy was contagious! They catered to our specific taste of music, while still playing something for everyone there. I can't recommend them enough!
Sara H
5.0
10/24/2023
This band is a 10/10!!! We did not want any cheesy wedding songs or pop music, so we were thrilled when they came with all the classics! People spent so much time on the dance floor, they barely had a chance to eat!! Randi was so great to work with and was able to accommodate special requests for our ceremony music and first dance. The band made the night so special! Hiring Nola Dukes was the best choice we made in our wedding planning!!
Beth C
5.0
10/17/2023
NOLA Dukes band was truly awesome...10+! Our guests continue to rave about the band, stating "Best wedding band ever!", "Could have danced all night, didn't want it to end!", "Great band energy, absolutely infectious!," "Clearly professional musicians and singers-absolutely terrific entertainment-full dance floor!" Bryant, our band coordinator was efficient and effective. Great communication, easy flow of information, wonderful selection of music. Jenna, our band lead/singer/MC, did a fantastic job keeping the flow of the evening and seemed to be having a great time introducing people/activities, and singing. Such a
talented group of musicians! HIRE NOLA Dukes for your next event!
Shelby D
5.0
6/18/2023
the band was amazing and they were very professional! I was lucky enough to see them live downtown and we never sat down bc the music had us dancing! I love the music choices and felt really heard when it came to what we wanted
Jake L
5.0
6/10/2023
Absolutely phenomenal. We hired the Dukes for our April wedding and they went above and beyond our hopes and expectations. Beginning with the initial phone consultation with Randi, we knew that we were in good hands. She got a feeling of what kind of party we wanted to throw, and gave us a general framework of how the band would help us accomplish this. Fast forward to the big day, The Dukes showed they were the real deal. Up until now, I had never been to a wedding where the dance floor was packed for the entire reception, but the band's energy and song selection kept the guests wanting more. Randi was a wonderful MC as well– she kept the party going between songs and facilitated the speeches and first dances masterfully (also, she has an amazing voice). We couldn’t have asked for a better band, and I look forward to seeing them around New Orleans soon.
Rhiannon H
5.0
5/12/2023
We LOVED the NOLA Dukes. We hired the 7-piece band for our reception and also had the band facilitate the sound and recorded music for the ceremony, and everything was flawless. We felt so seen throughout the planning process and the attention to detail and organization was amazing. The band, comprised of incredibly talented and quality musicians, played the perfect mix of music and were such kind people. They got everyone moving on the dance floor and the guests couldn’t stop talking about how much they enjoyed it for weeks afterwards. We are so grateful we hired them!
Corbin C
5.0
5/11/2023
NOLA Dukes was a wonderful addition to our April 2023 wedding vendor lineup — their 8-person lineup (their size can vary) was a huge hit with our guests, and they were very considerate about our requests and how we wanted the night to go. Definitely a big recommendation for them!
Jane R
5.0
5/08/2023
Mother of the bride here, we could not have asked for a better experience with Nola Dukes Band. From the initial Q&A to check-ins throughout the process to the actual event, outstanding. The high energy, incredible set list, gorgeous vocals along with amazing sound of this band, made for a truly memorable night for the bride & groom.. Magic!!
Meredith G
5.0
4/30/2023
Wow...what can we say. Nola Dukes put together the most amazing band for our wedding reception!! Everyone KILLED IT on stage and our guests had a great time. Randi was amazing to work with as well and made me feel at ease throughout the whole planning process. Highly recommend!
Kavya R
5.0
4/24/2023
This is the band you want for your wedding or other special event. They are so talented and clearly love what they do. The music was outstanding - we got compliments from guests all night about it - and the music is very customizable. Bryant worked with us weeks and months beforehand to ensure we had certain songs played, certain songs avoided, and music style suited to our liking - including my request to fill their (short) set breaks with Bollywood music. They handled special requests with ease, including a two song combo first dance and a one live song / one DJ played song combo for the father daughter dance. At one point I wanted to sing to my new husband, so I did, totally unplanned. The singer joyfully gave me the mic, which I thought was so sweet and generous of her because it was an unplanned moment and the band did not know I could sing. On rewatch of the video, the band actually did several things musically to help me out! They slowed down the second verse to give my groom time to get on stage for me to continue singing to him. They truly used their talent for improvisation and adaptation musically to make the night special for the two of us. We were incredibly lucky to work with these super talents, not just for their musical ability but also for their kindness, respect, and humility. They do a great job of hyping up the couple and the families without upstaging the event, too, which is a tricky balance to hit well for many wedding bands / DJs. I love that they played Nola staples that me and the groom knew well, but that the guests did not, and upon realizing this, the singer effortlessly taught the audience the chorus so we would not have that pressure. Could not thank them enough for their attentiveness and care. Book them for your ceremony music too. The singer and guitarist were outstanding and added so much positive emotion to my walk to my groom. THANK YOU!
Bryan C
2.0
4/14/2023
We hired Nola Dukes for our destination wedding in New Orleans last week. We mainly hired them off of their good reviews. However, the "High Energy" band that keeps that dance floor packed is not who showed up. The band was extremely LOW energy and did not seem to care less. We had agreed to cocktail music during cocktail hour but it seemed to go on for several hours. After the first set we asked the band leader to please pick up the energy and play more music to get people dancing (which we had previously discussed). He assured me they would. However, they came back for the next set and again played low energy/slow music. In fact they cleared the dancefloor on several occasions. People were up and dancing to the music we requested to be played on the bands breaks. Upon their return they cleared the dance floor once again. The band was musically talented but simply playing slow music. In addition, there was no MC to get the crowd going like we were told. The band leader simply made a few announcements ( Introductions, speeches, dinner, ect.) To say we are disappointed would be and understatement. I would not recommend Nola Dukes to anyone personally. Save your money and go with a high energy band/DJ.
Response from Nola Dukes Band on 04/28/2023
Hi Bryan,
Thank you for your feedback. I'm very sorry this was your experience on the nigh...
t but I'm glad you appreciated the band's talent. We strive to give every client an amazing live music experience so I do hope I can address some of your concerns. As we discussed before the event, you booked an extra cocktail hour at a separate location the week of the event in addition to requesting that we perform a cocktail hour set at the reception location that was already planned for. I made sure to clarify the double cocktail hour as that is very atypical for us but we wanted to accommodate your requests when you confirmed. In addition, the ceremony ended 30 minutes early and the band tried to accommodate by starting their performance early so guests wouldn't be without music. All in, it was around 1.5 hours of cocktail music, but I'm sorry that it felt much longer to you. Regarding the MC, we provided our typical announcement services free of charge but a formal MC was not booked for this event. The band leader's role in this case is usually to keep the event timeline on track and make announcements for the first dance, cake cutting, etc. I'm very sorry that your expectations of the MC service were different than what was provided. I am glad that your guests enjoyed the evening – the dance floor seemed to stay crowded and our musicians received many kind compliments from your guests throughout the night which was greatly appreciated! Again, I'm truly sorry that you felt this way about the evening and for anything we could have done to improve it. Wishing you all the best!
Chelsea L
5.0
3/28/2023
We hired Nola Dukes Band to perform at our wedding and they were AMAZING!! Every single guest I spoke to could not stop raving about how great the band was and many asked for the band's information for their future events, as well. You could tell each musician was very talented, individually, in addition to the incredible show they performed as a whole. There was not a single moment that our dance floor was empty. Nola Dukes Band brought the energy and made the night spectacular for us!
Margaret C
5.0
2/06/2023
NOLA Dukes was definitely some of the best money we spent on our wedding. We hired the nine-piece band. They kept everyone on their feet dancing the entire night. Randi was very helpful in organizing and booking; she did not perform at our wedding reception, but the female vocalist we had was amazing too! Trust their process! You give them ten songs that are sort of your favorites and what you want the music vibe to be, and then they use that song list to match the vibe you’ve given. They also do a great job reading the crowd when choosing what to play. You don’t need a set list; they will play what is needed to keep everybody on the dance floor! They even played “Signed Sealed Delivered” for our first dance and “The Way You Look Tonight” for our family dance because we didn’t want to dance to recorded music. That was extra special. Everyone was asking us who the band was throughout the reception! NOLA Dukes are so much fun and everything you need your wedding band to be!
Elizabeth S
5.0
2/06/2023
I could not have asked for a better band! They were so wonderful, people were dancing the entire night! They even allowed one of my bridesmaids to sing a song while the other bridesmaids danced. It was so much fun and they were the best! 10/10 would recommend to anyone getting married!!
Laura K
3.0
1/31/2023
The band sounded good and the vocalist had a beautiful voice but they were not very lively and did not interact with our crowd. We were expecting a more upbeat band. We chose them because they had such a range of songs to play but the performance overall was very lackluster. The first producer that was initially assigned to us ignored all of my emails but ultimately we were reassigned to Jonathan. He was very timely with communication and very nice! There were no issues with setup and the band was on time. We did hire them to play our ceremony and the ceremony musicians did beautifully. Overall, I’m not sure if I’d recommend them.
Response from Nola Dukes Band on 02/24/2023
Hi Laura,
Thank you for your feedback. I'm so glad you and your guests enjoyed the ceremo...
ny music, band, and vocalist on your event! While the vocalist did walk around the dance floor to interact with the crowd on some songs, including the anniversary dance, it seems like you were expecting more interaction and I'm sorry for anything we could have done differently on the night. As you know, after the band's first set, which included a few special requests, you requested that we play a playlist you had put together with mostly rap and line dances. We are, of course, there to cater to your event vision and were happy to do so. This did, however, limit the band's live performance time and opportunities for interaction with the crowd. I am glad that the dance floor was full when the band did perform! I truly apologize for the initial communication issues and I'm very glad you felt that was rectified once you started working directly with Jon. We strive to give every one of our couples an incredible experience and I'm sorry for anything we could have done differently to improve yours. We will certainly use your feedback to refine future events. Wishing you and Blake all the best!
Maurice V
5.0
1/08/2023
NOLA Dukes Band performed for our Daughters Reception, in addition to all the usual moving parts, it was an outside tented reception, middle of December! NOLA Dukes was without a doubt the absolute BEST BAND EVER for the reception! Their professionalism, demeanor leading up to and during the event, talent, personable traits were Second to None! they gauged the audience and catered to the guests and of course Bride and Groom. they know their business and anyone not speaking to them prior to making a decision on a Band of their Talent would be selling themselves short! You will not regret hiring NOLA Dukes Band for your event. We cannot say enough good things about them and our guests of the evening still talk about how Great the band was and in fact some guests are currently speaking to them on future engagements because of their performance and music. That is the solid testimonial to their band.
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