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.

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!

some the band was months later. Rob and the band were the perfect emcees. They kept the flow going at just the right pace, mixing in speeches or cake cutting during the band’s breaks. They worked with us on our tight timeline and the venue’s restrictions. They were no issues at the wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with them, both as the emcees and band. Rob worked with us leading up to our wedding to make sure that everything was in line with our expectations. We had multiple calls to go over all the details and it all ended up perfectly. He accommodated all of our requests for special songs and made sure we had what we needed. Rob communicated constantly with us. He informed us of a change that needed to be made because of availability but worked with us to find a better replacement at no additional cost. We couldn’t recommend them more. If they are available for your wedding book them. Simple as that.

em for ceremony music, dinner music, and then the reception band). He orchestrated with his sound engineers to make sure everything was in order. It can be nerve wracking not knowing exactly the quality you are going to get once the day arrives but TRUST US, you can rest assured when hiring Rob. THE BAND: the band KILLED IT. Not only did they perfectly incorporate our “must have” song list, they aced every other artist in their arsenal. THE PRICE: there were band quotes we got back for double the price of On The Beat. I cannot tell you enough what a great deal and exceptional talent you are receiving. Our guests are still talking about the band at our wedding. So, so lucky to have had them.

houghtful, and detail-oriented. We spoke with him several times before the wedding, and we were so impressed by his professionalism, courtesy, and general kindness. You can tell he is genuinely a really great person and he is great at his job. The band was AMAZING!! It was the best band I have ever heard at a private event. The entire wedding was on the dance floor. I just couldn’t believe music this good was at my wedding. All of our guests raved about the band-it was the absolute hit of the night. On the Beat is an absolute must hire!!’

re getting more than just a polished band — you’re getting a professional operation. They don’t just play a list of songs that you provide them (which we did before our wedding) — they were gauging the mood on the dance floor, and they adjusted the music (in particular, the tempo) to fit the moment. And while we had only expected them to play music after dinner service, a couple band members performed beautiful solos during dinner (the keyboardist, in particular, absolutely crushed a rendition of U2’s “All I Want is You” — we stopped eating our food so we could soak in the moment). As a bonus, Rob and his team also made sure that all of our sound needs for the wedding ceremony were taken care of, including mics, amplifiers, etc. On the Beat is worth hiring for their music alone, but when you consider their attention to detail and genuine desire to do everything possible to make your wedding special, you simply can’t go wrong. Everyone wants their wedding to be perfect, and if that’s the case, On the Beat is for you.

e whole night, and everything about the experience was beyond professional. Honestly, I couldn't recommend On The Beat more.

rite that our guests cannot stop talking about how the band was a game changer and really brought energy and liveliness to our wedding party. We had been to several friends weddings with live bands and knew that just about any band or DJ would not suffice for our crowd as we needed entertainers that would be able to cater to a wide range of friends and family. OTB/Sir Duke was exactly what we were searching for and more! They performed feel good, dance music that our generation and our grand/parents' generation danced to all night- seamlessly mixing covers of Bruno Mars, Prince, Frank Sinatra, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey- who does that?! We could not have chosen a better band for one of the most important days of our lives. I was a very thorough bride, making spreadsheets upon spreadsheets comparing vendors from florists to entertainment, and when I first spoke on the phone with Rob, the band manager, I knew he would be able to deliver our exact wedding vision- AND he did! Most importantly, Rob worked with us to make sure we stayed within our budget. Not only were we able to book the band to perform during our wedding reception, but OTB also supplied the sound system for our ceremony, managed the recessional and processional music coordination with our planner, helped us book the band guitarist to play songs during cocktail hour after the ceremony, AND MC'd the entire night. Rob even met with us in person 2-3 weeks before our big day to review the day of timeline, special dance songs, required song lists, and give us a sneak peek of the set list he already had in mind. In addition to the 6 piece band (including 1 male and 1 female lead vocalists), Rob and a sound engineer were also on site the day of our wedding to make sure the performance was perfect. Unbeknownst to me, he even worked with my husband to coordinate a surprise performance with his groomsmen and the band. I cannot recommend OTB music agency enough for your special day.

r incredible voices (even better live than the videos) and musical talent. They don’t just play, they pllaaaay and they can’t just sing, they can saaanng! The best part of all of it was how helpful and specific they were to us and making our day special. Our first meeting was with Rob the director and we knew right away that this was the right group. Rob is a kind and thoughtful leader and he put us at ease when he told us the level of responsibility he takes for making everything perfect. He even helped me create a special moment for my bride when he facilitated a special performance where I got to sing with the band. I sang Fly me to the Moon and the band helped me nail it. All in all, this group helped make our night perfect. We danced, we sang, we celebrated. Since then we’ve heard from every guest at our wedding that the band was phenomenal. So if you too want to create a perfect night with memories that will last a lifetime, you’ve come to the right group.

lways quick and his demeanor was always kind and helpful. OK, enough about the administrative side of things... THE BAND KICKED A**!!! Although we expected talented and excellent musicians, they surpassed all of our expectations. The band literally MADE our party. Our guests couldn't stop commenting on how great the band was and how much fun they brought to the event. My husband and I are now trying to come up with excuses to have another party so we can hire On The Beat again! Their professionalism and talent are unsurpassed! Book them!

sion came to life and to say the night was perfect would be bold - but perhaps not overstated. It's hard to capture in words (even for a humble verbal painter), the ambiance, the energy, the pure joy that the Sir Duke band emanated from the stage. It's on those rare occasions when we our decision exceeds expectations that life seems to vibrate in harmony and sound and color are never quite as vibrant as in those moments. As I looked out from the bobbing sea of crisp tuxedos and fresh evening gowns, moving in time with the sounds of Sir Duke I knew this one of those occasions. To say the band exceeded expectations is a vast understatement and perhaps the only way to comprehend their virtuosity is simply to make that decision and book them. Quite simply put, Sir Duke exceeds expectations.