On The Beat

n this review - but it is true. Living in Southern California - there are tons of wedding band options to chose from. But, OTBMA made our day absolutely perfect. I spent way too many hours looking for the perfect bad, watching videos on line, reading reviews, getting references, and when we finally decided to take the plunge with OTBMA and work with Rob Perkins and his team - I can say it was one the best decisions we made during the wedding planing process. The wedding was in Palm Springs and everything was flawless, from the epic performances at cocktail hour and the reception and the ceremony to the logistics and Audio equipment for the entire day. OTBMA and Rob really cared about what me and my fiancé and my family wanted at our wedding. I know it sounds cliche, but they really did, and they were also experienced enough to tell us what was realistic and what wasn't while at the same time really tying to make what we wanted happen. They were able to work with and manage all of our requests with such grace and kindness and we really became a team - they were what brides dream of before and during the big day. I can't thank them enough making our dreams come true in the planning stages and the during the wedding, as well as really connecting with us and our friends.

our favorite songs and "do not play" songs and they really stuck to it. They asked us if we wanted them to wear all black or not. We told them to dress however they'd like and that was the right choice. They looked awesome. All of our guests told us how awesome they were. The MC was great as well. He was able to make everything run smoothly through intros, first dance, and everything. We couldn't recommend them enough!

s exceptional. The week of our wedding we heard some surprising limitations from our venue and I sent an email to the band manager immediately. Within an hour, we were on a call brainstorming our options. The timeliness and their ability to pivot on such short notice was so impressive and we are so thankful for them.

egan were a pleasure to work with, and I can't say enough good things about the band. Truly the BEST!

ct of our wedding we needed to NAIL was the entertainment. We also had guests coming from all around the world to visit Southern California for the very first time, so we wanted to make their travel worth every penny. Our goal was to keep as many elderly friends and family (who would have otherwise gone home after dinner) on the dance floor until the band closed out the venue. During the search, we went back and forth with different bands and DJs for over three months, but for some reason in the back of our minds we just had a feeling that On The Beat would guarantee us the true quality we were looking for with the price we were willing to pay. A few weeks later after our initial virtual interview with Robert and Megan, we decided to make the decision to hire On The Beat. Suffice it to say, they met and absolutely exceeded expectations in all areas. The band was praised all night and talked about even 3 months later! Robert and Megan made the planning process so easy for us. They laid out the contract for us early on to help us manage expectations for the big day. They also were SO flexible with our wishes. We had hoped to have a close family member play keyboard for the bridal processional. Robert and Megan made that happen without us having to worry about anything. The keyboard and sound was prepared and ready to go with an ample amount of time for my brother in-law to sound check and practice prior to the ceremony. They constantly made themselves available to us to answer any questions that we had throughout the planning process using their seamless client “one stop shop” website. They were also able to accommodate an additional trumpet player within a month of the wedding. One of the aspects that also made On The Beat stand out from its competitors was that they gave us a blank Spotify playlist to let us fill in whatever songs we liked. At the wedding, they performed at least 90% of the songs that we had requested. It was an absolute blast. To those of you reading this review, look no further for your entertainment needs. Robert and Megan will take great care of you. If you want your wedding to be the greatest party you have ever hosted, HIRE THIS COMPANY! We are trying to find every excuse to hire On the Beat again, so its highly possible that we might hire them again for our future child’s 1 year old birthday party! HAHA Robert and Megan, thank you for making our wedding a day we will never forget for the rest of our lives. We appreciate the hard work that your team put on and we will never forget you all!

best band. Some of the band members even joined the group on the dance floor for a few songs which was so much fun!

/crew. I'm not lying when I say that literally ALL of our guests told us "that was the best wedding band we've ever seen!" The three vocalists were jaw-droppingly talented. All of the instrumentalists were incredibly talented as well AND they could sing! I'm pretty sure everyone in the band had at least one solo on the mic. The guitarist also played acoustic guitar during our ceremony and he was top-notch. He easily created his own cover to our song request for the bride's entrance and it was beautiful. They handled all sound and lighting for the entire day, and it all went off without a hitch. Rob himself managed and MC'd the evening and was professional through and through. Overall, On The Beat and The Mixtape band exceeded expectations. They read the crowd's vibe all night and adjusted perfectly to what we responded to. They interacted with the guests so well and with much frequency that it felt like they were part of the family. If you end up booking On The Beat for you wedding, you will not regret it (and also invite us to your wedding so we can experience it again HA!)

ur wedding reception. Our guests are still raving!!

one day and boy did I get it! I made sure to reserve a good chunk of my wedding fund just for the band itself because it was high on my list! My only regret is that, they didn’t get to play for as long as I’d hoped but that was all a timeline issue on our end and had nothing to do with them. When they did start, they were even more amazing than their videos on IG or YouTube. I should have got their names, but the lead singers were absolute perfection, they could all belt like you wouldn’t believe! They played all the hits you want to hear at weddings and even offered to sing my father of the bride dance song live for me and my dad which absolutely made his night! I was on the dancefloor for almost their entire set because I didn’t ant to miss it! It was also like 100 degrees where we got married and they were completely professional and just sang/danced through it like it didn’t affect them In the slightest. A couple of things I might change were minor but my husband and I nonetheless noticed them as a few of our guests did as well. After we said I do and kissed, they accidentally started playing one of our processional songs for a couple of seconds instead of our “just married” recessional song. No big deal but it did throw us off a tad. Another thing was more of an issue for me and to be honest it could have been on my wedding panner but I feel like better communication could have been had between her and the band once the MC was to announce our grand entrance. The MC announced us almost 30 seconds before we reached the grand entrance starting point so our guests were a bit thrown off and confused as to where we were lol as were my new husband and I. We were walking as fast as we could to get there so the guests wouldn’t be looking around for too long, so it was a bit of a letdown of a grand entrance that I was really looking forward too. All-in-all, I would hire them in a heartbeat again because the entertainment was absolutely incredible and they were worth it! Thank you OTB or making our reception a party to remember, hope to be able to hire again in the future!

lented musicians and our guests said they were so kind! We waited 2 years for this moment and even through 2 postponements, on the beat always had great communication with us! They definitely exceeded all our expectations!

d about the conversation. She felt heard and was confident that the music would be great. It was even better than that.

s so impressed!

. Book this band for your wedding, you will not regret it.

t we could choreograph a dance to it. - They learned several songs at our request and performed one in an encore performance that brought the house down - They were so good that our friends, getting married next year, cancelled their band to hire "On The Beat" instead.

expectations. The band played a mix of oldies and current songs so every generation was on the dance floor. Our guests started on the dance floor during the 'dinner music' as salads were being served and never left. The dance floor was beyond packed the entire evening and Sir Duke really engaged with the crowd. We got married over a month ago and every guest is still talking about our band!! If I could hire them for every event, I would!

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he instrumentalists were top of the line and working with Rob Perkins leading up to the wedding was great. He really helped make sure we had everything covered on the music front from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to the reception to the afterparty! On top of that, Rob helped ensure the songs we chose for our first dances made sense and that the band was ready to perform them all. Rob made sure we got what we paid for and we were very pleased with how it all turned out. Sir Duke is the best wedding band we've ever had the pleasure of seeing perform and we are so happy it was for our wedding! THANK YOU!!!!

did not hire a wedding coordinator prior to the wedding, and our venue was non-inclusive of anything, you can imagine how determined I was to get every detail right for our special day. That meant that there were an endless amount of questions and revisions along the way but the owner, Robert Perkins, patiently attended to all of my concerns and walked through this journey with us wholeheartedly. Up until the wedding, I was extremely on edge about the outcome of the overall ambiance. However, once the day came, the musicians spoke for themselves. From the intimate string trio for the ceremony/cocktail hour to the 6-piece band we hired for the reception/dance, it was all so seamlessly put together, creating the perfect ambiance. We specifically requested Fina and Hudson to lead the band, and the power in their voice was able to both shake and silence the entire room with one note. We requested that they perform lounge music, some Leon Bridges, and jazz during dinner while we selected a few dance songs for the end of the night. All of our guests watched in awe as they performed every single song that we requested and they effortlessly flowed with the energy of the crowd. It felt as though we were watching a celebrity band perform and even the Korean elderly parents/grandparents were jamming and dancing along to the music. Everyone was completely mesmerized and enveloped in their talented voices and classy performance and I truly believe that our night would not have been as perfect as it was had we not hired On the Beats. The owner, Rob, stuck by the entire night and was the emcee for us and although there was a slight language barrier with my Korean guests, he was so personable to everyone and put a smile on all of our faces. He even substituted as a drummer for the duration of one song, which meant a lot considering he was once the drummer for Michael Buble!! If you’re ever on the fence about hiring a band, trust me and hire one. I, as well as all of our guests, have been to our many fair shares of weddings but everyone said that nothing compared to their experience with ours. The band created an environment where there is authentic energy and transparent love. Thank you, endlessly, to all of the members from On the Beats (The Mixtape) for making that day literally the best day of our lives. Stay tuned for some photos and videos!

hour, and even learned some special songs for us for the reception. Would HIGHLY recommend On The Beat Music! They were one of the best parts of our wedding!

play our event, but Rob did everything he could to provide the highest quality service to help us navigate the 'change of plans' process. We would highly recommend Rob & team and hope to plan a follow-up event in the near future where we can work together again!

ht. The energy was unmatched and really just made our wedding so memorable. Our family and friends STILL talk about the band to this day. We are forever grateful for such an amazing experience. Rob Perkins was so incredibly easy to work with - from start to finish he just made things simple. He was super flexible and answered all my questions! Rob was so patient through it all and I really appreciated that. He was very communicative and informative- he really did know his stuff! He truly made the whole planning process very easy. We had tons of communication before the wedding to help prep - picking songs, run of show, venue walk through, etc. Rob was very straight forward, easy to talk to, and so incredibly kind. The band themselves were so amazing. The level of professionalism was unparalleled and they really just brought the energy all night. Each and every one of them were so kind and we were so appreciative that they just brought it for our wedding. If you're seriously considering a band, I highly recommend hiring On the Beat because they will not disappoint. They truly made our wedding one of a kind and night to remember.

ite part of the night was the band and I would have to agree. I have never heard them perform live and was so blown away at the talent they provided us throughout our entire day. We had them performing at our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception which was the best decision we made. Rob was fantastic to work with and truly listened to our wants and needs as well as understanding our music style to make sure we had the best experience, which we did! I We cannot thank them enough for making the biggest day of our lives the best one ever. Do not hesitate booking with them because you will not regret it!

patience and gentle prodding for particulars to ensure that it was so. Do yourself a favor and contract with this professional, thoughtful and efficient group!