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Elevating Private Events Since 1993
NYC | LI | NJ | CT | & Beyond
Paris | NY Band is a collective of premier musicians, dedicated to bringing the energy that make private events come to life. There's endless possibilities for customization with full band packages from 5-14 musicians, as well as solo, duo, and trio options for more intimate celebrations and cocktail hours, complete with full-service sound system. With more than 30+ years experience playing the songs you love, we're more than confident we can make your vision a reality! Let's get started.
Selections available in Spanish, Italian, and Hebrew.
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NOW BOOKING: Late 2024 + 2025
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Instruments
- Bass
- Flute
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Organ
- Percussion
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Latin
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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Paris New York was literally the best part of our wedding. Throughout the booking process, we were able to communicate very easily with Mike (band manager) and Allison (lead singer). We exchanged many emails, and they took my calls graciously. During the planning, we were able to select song from a list provided by the band - our selections served both as the list of songs that we wanted to hear, but it also served as a guide for the band of what type of songs to play (we wanted to keep the energy high and everyone dancing). In addition, the band actually learned our first dance song as well as the parent dance songs.
On the day of our wedding, the band provided some background music for our cocktail hour which was PERFECT for the setting. Then, when the festivities began and the entrance songs were playing, I knew right away by the sound that we had made the right choice - the music was ELECTRIC. Our wedding party all walked in to our respective songs and they sounded EXACTLY like the originals...we were blown away. Once we completed our walk-in, our first dance song was played - Millionaire by Chris Stapleton. As soon as the first guitar riff was played, I teared up from the joy of the moment and how good the song sounded. My wife and I were on cloud nine...(I didn't know we invited Chris Stapleton to our wedding!).
Paris then proceeded to play unbelievable renditions of songs that catered to every age range of the audience (something my wife and I talked about with the band when planning). They played songs that ranged from great disco-era, to Latin, to Frank Sinatra, to rock and roll, to country music, to early 00's (Blink 182!!), etc etc. The list could go on... Whenever a dance set was set to be had, the dance floor was literally packed to the point where people were dancing off the side of the dance floor - it was literally over flowing!! People NEVER sat down, and that was our biggest wish. People who don't normally dance, actually were dancing (including my 90+ year old grand parents!). Paris NY completely delivered and shattered all expectations.
At the end of the night and throughout the next day, our guests kept coming up to us to tell us how amazing the band was. The theme was common - Paris NY was the best band that they ever heard. My wife and I agree - it was 100% the highlight of our wedding (aside from getting married!).
Do yourself a favor and book them ASAP.
Thank you so much, Paris NY. You all were phenomenal.
Paris NY is the best wedding band ever. We hired them for all 3 of my children’s weddings. They are beyond exceptional. They follow your play list…They sing and play each song like the artist who recorded it. They will have your dance floor packed all night long. We highly recommend them.
Shout out to Allison, lead singer, who is amazing. Can’t say enough about each individual band member. All talented!
Mike was an absolute pleasure to work with. We initially booked Paris after my mom attended a wedding where they performed and could not stop talking about them. The wedding was supposed to be inn 2021, but ended up being rescheduled to 2022. Mike & the Paris team handled the new date so smoothly. Mike is easy to work with, extremely responsive, and really makes sure he has your vision in mind. The entire Paris band was outstanding - our guests felt like they were at an amazing concert and did not leave the dance floor all night - it was packed. For days following our guests could not stop raving about this band. LOOK NO FURTHER - HIRE THEM IMMEDIATELY!
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Absolutely Fabulous! This band was recommended by a friend who attended a wedding they played at and I am so grateful! Allison and the entire band have such high energy and are amazingly talented. All my guests are raving about the music, some even asking if Paris New York performs at other venues other than weddings to see them perform again, and everyone danced all night. The band comes on the dance floor to engage the guests and everyone had the best time. Music was very important to my husband's family as they wanted to perform with the band, and I had a musical tribute I wanted to dedicate to my late sister and Mike and Allison couldn't have been more wonderful. Highly recommend!
Putting the best part of the review at the top to make sure it's read. Paris NYC is amazing, they were perfect, energetic, lively, everything. They set the tone for the night and kept everyone on the dancefloor having a great time. I heard several different people say our wedding was the best they'd ever been to, and I attribute that almost entirely to Paris NYC.
Due to covid we were unable to see a Paris NYC showcase before booking, only viewing their videos online, but we could not have made a better decision. Coordination with them was so easy and every song request we made, even the instrumentals for our ceremony, was simply accepted. They have a deep song list already, but how willing they were to learn a few extra songs really went a long way. They remained accommodating through the night, including a last minute Hora, and they also looked like they were having as much fun as us, which was just so great to see. They brought such a high level of energy and joy that nobody wanted to leave the dancefloor. The raw talent they have is insane, but on top of that they work so well together as a group. Read this next line carefully - EVERY SINGLE PERSON that we spoke to after the wedding, friends, family, partially deaf grandpa's, made a point to say how great the band was. I think my wife likes this band more than she likes me now, and we'll go out of our way to recommend this incredible band / group of kind and fun people to anybody. They even stuck around after for a little bit to chat and take some photos with us. They brought the house down. It was incredible.
We picked this band Because they played at two other weddings we went to and they were amazing. When we got engaged, it was actually one of the first things we booked. This bad is hands down the best! We were a covid couple and had to push our wedding a year and Mike couldn’t have been a better help! Every single one of our guests said this was the best band they ever seen at a wedding! They learned a few songs that we wanted to make sure were played and couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating to us! If anyone is looking for an unbelievable band, Paris New York is the only way to go!!
In one word...INCREDIBLE!!!
I first saw Paris NY perform at my brother and sister-in-law's wedding in September 2019. That same night, my now husband asked my father's permission to ask me to marry him. Fast forward a few months as we were planning our wedding and while deciding on what music we wanted, there was NO hesitation in reaching out to Mike and Allison to be a part of our day.
My husband and I love all genres of music and decided to go with the band/DJ combo with Paris NY + Platinum DJ group and it was the PERFECT choice. While the band can perform just about ANYTHING including The Perfect Fan by the Backstreet Boys with just a few days notice to learn a cover for the groom/mother of the groom dance, it was such a treat to have both the band and DJ pair together to perform at the wedding. So many guests didn't even realize half the time that there was a live band performing because they sounded THAT INCREDIBLE!
Needless to say, Paris NY is flawless. They are hard working and so easy to work with! They are experts in the wedding business and will make your day not only memorable but one without stress or headache!
I can't say enough amazing things about the entire team as they operate as one seamless unit and I am so thankful we were able to have them at our wedding! Don't hesitate on reaching out to book them for your event! :)
Was at a wedding at the Venetian in Garfield NJ last night 4/23/2021 and this band/DJ was OUTSTANDING!!!!! We will definitely be hiring them for our childrens weddings. Absolutely AMAZING!
Thank you PARIS from the bottom of our hearts for the most AMAZING music for our entire Wedding day! Paris provided music and sound for our ceremony (String Trio), cocktail (Acoustic Guitar), and reception (Band + DJ). We are still dancing! Our guests have been reaching out to us since our event complimenting how our wedding was the BEST EVER! Each member of the band truly made our night unforgettable. All of our special dances were sung live, which was so very special! Mike was a pleasure to work with and made the entire booking experience seamless. If you are looking for a wedding band to leave a lasting impression on you and your guests, look no further! We feel like we are now part of the Paris family and plan to use their music services for all of our family milestones for years to come! We love you guys!! THANK YOU!!
Erica & Carl
We cannot say enough AMAZING things about Paris NY band!!! They were literally the first vendor we reached out to for availability when planning our wedding. PNY played at our wedding on 9/14/19 on Long Island and people were absolutely blown away not only by the wide variety of music they played, but also how much they sounded like the actual artists. We had several guests who work in the music industry come up to us during and after our wedding to give praise to PNY. Michael was so accommodating and responsive with any questions leading up to the wedding - I would recommend Paris NY to anyone looking for a wedding and that will blow your guests away!!
We cannot say enough positive things about Paris NY! Such an incredibly talented band. They played our wedding this past weekend and completely rocked the night away. Our dance floor was packed as soon as they came on until the very last song. I cannot tell you how many people have said they completely made our wedding and were one of the best bands they’ve ever heard.
They were professional and the easiest vendor we worked with from start to finish. Would recommend them to Anyone!
Everything about Paris New York was 5 star! The level of talent, execution and versatility far exceeded our expectations and our only regret was when the reception was over. I’ve heard from so many of our guests that the band was the best they had ever heard and the dance floor was packed the entire evening!
Fabulous!
We were lucky enough to hear Paris New York at one of our close friend’s wedding 2 years ago and when it was our time to plan our wedding for July 21, 2018 it was a no brainer. They are by FAR the most talented, professional, and fun wedding band in the area. The band manager Michael was extremely responsive, accommodating, and knowledgeable leading up to the wedding. He took a trip to the venue the week before in order to check on the space and electrical supply when most vendors wouldn’t think twice. Allison, the band leader, is amazingly talented and caring, you can really tell she loves music and performing and would do everything in her power and abilities to make your day special. To highlight how talented this band is – we requested a custom version of a song for our first dance about a month before the wedding. They said it won’t be an issue and the band went to practice. The day of, we had not heard them play the song and sort of took a leap of faith that it would sound OK. They absolutely crushed the song and our first dance was exactly how we envisioned in our minds. It could not have been more perfect for us. They were also more than willing to learn any song we wanted so we put a few requests in. Again, they amazed us with how good they sounded considering they had just learned the songs we requested. We had 160 guests at our wedding and literally 100 of them told us specifically how good the band was and asked how we found them. About 10 women told us “your band was way better than our wedding band” which is unheard of as every brides wedding day is perfect. Have I mentioned they opened for Snoop Dog in Jersey City on 4th of July? I know how stressful wedding planning can be so please do yourself a favor and make the band one less thing you have to worry about by using PNY. They really are that good – from initial inquiry through your wedding day you will be amazed with the quality, talent, and professionalism of Mike, Ali, and the rest of PNY. Fortunately for me I have 3 younger brothers and I look forward to hearing PNY at their weddings when the time comes!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! They played a great variety of music and kept everyone dancing all night. People told my wife and I that it was the "best wedding ever," and they played a huge role in that.
Paris NY is by far the BEST BAND EVER. All of our guests have not stopped talking about how fabulous they were. Every song they play sounded exactly like the original artist and their array of music is amazing. The dance floor was packed the entire wedding!! We cannot rave enough about this wonderful group of musicians!! They are second to none and there isn't even a close second!! So wonderful to work with, it was a true pleasure!! Thank Allison, Mike and the rest of this fabulous band for making our wedding a complete blast!! Cathie and Tom Dembinski 9/16/17
My fiance and I met with Michael shortly after our engagement and saw Paris New York at one of their showcases. UNBELIEVABLE is not even the word!! My fiance and I wanted a band that could play anything; even songs and types of music from other cultures. Many of our friends and family were skeptical when we hired a band (they either have never heard a good band or have never been to a wedding with a good band). I will say, after our wedding, all of those people were raving about the music and could not believe the versatility and quality of the music. Paris New York learned and played our first dance song, and our guests were stunned when we told them it was not from a CD that it was learned!!! It sounded incredible!! People at our wedding are still complimenting and talking about the band!! They made our day absolutely incredible. If you are looking for a band with tons of versatility, amazing quality music, and with utmost professionalism, look no further than Paris New York!!!!
THE. BEST. EVER! We will never be able to thank this band for the amazing job they did at our wedding. We danced the night away! We were married on May 20, and numerous people have already called to ask me the name of the band! The were so personal, and so lively! The whole room of guests were amazed at all of the talent! I plan on booking this band again! Soon! For something! I just need a reason to throw a party! Their music is topnotch! You will not be disappointed! Thank you Paris New York! xo Lisa & Kevin Dunne
Paris NY was the band for our wedding on April 1, 2017 at The Park Chateau. Words cannot express how fantastic they are! They had every single guest on the dance floor from the second the wedding started and when it ended, they were all yelling for an encore. Their energy and enthusiasm is infectious and they made our wedding a blast. They cover every genre of music and sound better than some of the original singers. Alison's voice is incredible and every member of the band is super talented and genuinely happy to be performing. They will take your wedding to the next level.
I can't say enough good things about Paris New York band. Everyone who attended my wedding LOVED the band. Allison, one of the lead singers was a sweetheart to work with. They sounded AMAZING, kept the party going the whole time! They came into the crowd and even let my little flower girl and my bridesmaid sing. Michael and I corresponded many times beforehand about any questions that I had. Allison and I spoke in detail ahead of the reception to discuss the songs. The songs they couldn't learn they played via DJ so I got a good mix of everything. There was one Italian song I wanted played that they didn't, but it wasn't the end of the world. There were a few minor mishaps (I had to quickly redo the list prior to the people being announced, my father in law and his wife were announced before my mother in law who should have been called out first) and when we were introduced they forgot to say Mr. and Mrs. and just said the new (my Husband's name and my name plus our last name). But overall, those were seriously really minor things. REALLY, REALLY LOVED THEM! And I did this selection based only on seeing their performance online. The Italian songs were on point as well, which was a HUGE thing for me. I can't stand singers who kill the songs by not knowing Italian well enough. Bravo to Vito for his work! Paris also had worked at my venue over the years and were totally familiar with the whole routine for a wedding. I already know someone who said when they get married they want to use them too! I would 100% recommend them!
Paris New York made our wedding AMAZING!!! I don't think there was a single moment that they were playing and the dance floor wasn't packed. From our friends to our 85 year old Grandmothers, they got everyone up and moving and having a blast!
Allison, the band leader, was just wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding. She really took into consideration our taste in music and made sure to create a set list that reflected what we like. The band learned a few songs that were really important to us to have, and you would have never guessed that it wasn't part of their repertoire.
They have an amazing energy and really fun vibe. They took our wedding to the next level and made it a night we'll never forget!
Look No Further! I don't even like calling Paris New York a wedding band because they are SO much more than that.
Every single guest who came up to my husband and I during and after the wedding could not stop raving about Paris New York. The dance floor was full the entire wedding because of the high energy they brought! Besides perfecting pop, rock, salsa, motown, 90s hiphop and the list goes on, the band learned a Led Zeppelin song I requested, as a tribute to my father, and absolutely blew us all away. I told them I loved Justin Timberlake and they learned his newest song within 3 weeks of the wedding.
Paris New York converted many DJ lovers into band lovers and were called "the best wedding band" countless times. I could go on forever but the last thing I'll say is that a music is what makes the wedding, and we had the most fun, entertaining, exciting, and just perfect wedding day thanks to this band!
A few months before I even me my husband, I was at my cousin's wedding and the band that they had was the best band that I have ever heard at an event. I had to go up to them, tell them how good they were, and I took their card. Two years later, I was looking for a band for my upcoming wedding and without a doubt, I knew who I wanted. I played some clips from YouTube so that my fiance could hear them and he felt the same way that I did. We got married November 15th and I still have people coming up to me telling me that they never heard such a great band. I would highly recommend them. They can play anything and if they don't know it, they will learn it. They are also a pleasure to work with. This is THE GREATEST BAND!!!
The most important vendor (besides food, maybe) for your guests! The video, pictures & jewelry are for the bride and groom, but your band is there for all of your guests - and the band determines how great of a time your guests have. With Paris, you have nothing to worry about! We have now been to 3 weddings with Paris (ours included) and the dance floor was full for all of them. And the best part, is that all 3 weddings had different music preferences so we never felt like we were at the same event. They provide incredible entertainment for people of all ages. I never thought I would see our aunts and uncles enjoy dancing to music that came out that same year, and I never thought my friends would enjoy Motown classics - they made it all happen. With my husband being a DJ years ago, we were VERY specific about what we wanted and when we wanted it… they made it all happen. We also had a few songs that the band had to “learn” for us, and it sounded like they had been playing it for years. They were the band at my sister’s wedding in 2011, and people are still talking about how great they were. I expect the same to happen with ours! We just got our video and it was so great listening back to Paris again. Highly recommend!
I got married in September 2011, and it is now October, 2014 as I am writing this review. Better late than never, right? :)
PEOPLE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT HOW GOOD MY BAND WAS AT MY WEDDING 3 YEARS AGO!!!
My guests are STILL saying how they never even sat down because the music was so good and kept them dancing all night! I still have guests calling/texting or asking me in person who my band was at my wedding and if I could send them the list of music from that night! One of my best friends even booked her venue around Paris' availability after attending my wedding!
At least 4 couples that attended our wedding booked our band either on the spot or shortly thereafter, and now their siblings who are getting married are doing the same.
My husband and I attend A LOT of weddings, as in 12 in 2012, and 14 in 2014, so we know a good band when we see one. And this is an amazing band.
Paris gets the crowd up and out of their seats, so much so that guests forget to eat their food because they are dancing all night. They are the best vendor to work with as the are accommodating, understanding and will truly work with you to make whatever you need happen. Not to mention, they are very reasonably priced.
They are personable, nice and just great genuine people, who also happen to be extremely talented!
When we see them at affairs they remember us and always give us a warm greeting - it's truly a pleasure!
I cannot say enough good things about Paris. We stumbled upon them at a wedding show that we decided to attend last minute, and they were the first and best choice of vendors to work with for our wedding.
Planning a wedding is generally a stressful thing, and I would NOT like to do it again, but if it meant being able to work with Paris and enjoy their music at my own affair again, then I'm in!
Anyone who has attended an affair where they are playing agrees - ever my brother-in-law who thought that a DJ was going to be better than a band left our wedding saying how much he can't wait to hire Paris for his wedding one day.
Paris converts non-band believers, while having them sing "Don't Stop Believing".
Paris the best choice I made during my entire wedding planning process. I am counting down the days to attend another wedding where they will be performing.
We used Paris for our wedding band on September 6, 2014 at Addison Park and they were AMAZING!
They are Addison Park's house band and we booked them solely on Addison Park's opinion and they could not have been more right.
We had people complimenting them all night saying they sang the songs even better then the original artist!
Robyn had played our ceremony and cocktail hour music. I gave her two songs to learn and she played them on the keyboard flawlessly!
She had worked with us on all of the songs we wanted (ceremony, first dance, parent songs, etc.). The band did not know our first dance or my husband's dance with his mom. They had learned both of them. We even asked that our first dance be changed from a solo song to a duet and they exceeded our expectations!
Everything went great and we would recommend Paris to anyone looking for a great band for their wedding!
We used Paris Entertainment for our wedding. We went to see them at a wedding showcase in NJ and they had such a great sound, great atmosphere, and they were very energetic. The night of the wedding they were even better. Everything went extremely well and they kept everyone dancing all night long. So happy we used them.
We hired Paris to be our wedding band. They provided two people to play at cocktail hour and we had a 9 piece band for the reception. Everyone I spoke to told me that they were the most incredible wedding band they have ever heard. I was so pleased that my husband pushed us to get a live band. You can't replicate the atmosphere of live music. It was a hit.
Best wedding band you could find.
We HIGHLY recommend Paris because they truly are the best in every way. They are wonderful to work with and they are so willing to learn special songs and work with you to match your style. They can play just about anything from oldies to new pop songs and they sound so much like the originals. Our wedding song was a beautiful song by Billy Joel that started to pick up at a faster pace so we were worried our first dance wouldn't be slow enough. NO WORRIES! Paris slowed the song down for us and it was absolutely perfect. They will make your wedding a dream come true - just like ours was!!! Our sister's wedding is in November and this will be the third sister (bride) in our family that has had the pleasure of having Paris perform at their wedding - everything was perfect from beginning to end and you really can't go wrong! :) Since our wedding, all of our guests have made many comments about how amazing Paris is and have been requesting their contact information for their newly engaged friends and family members.
THANK YOU PARIS!!!
I have seen this band at a wedding and a showcase and knew I had to have them. They are so talented and it was my first thing to check off the list when I got engaged- we booked them and I couldn't be happier. The band is enthusiastic and excellent. Everyone at my wedding is still raving about them. Their voices are amazing and they know who sings what best- you'll think it's a recording of the actual song artist singing but it's the band- they're THAT good. Love them!
We received so many compliments on our band. They sounded so true to the original songs & are all extremely talented. They have worked so long togethe. I am so happy we picked them & would recommend them to everyone.
Band was fantastic at the wedding. Business end was frustrating at times
played everything we told them too; they sounded like the REAL people! LOVED them!
They were amazing. We loved how they performed and they got everyone to dance. Everyone commented on how they loved the music.
They sound EXACTLY like the real artists. They kept the dance floor full all night and can play practically anything - rock, rap, oldies, latin, Italian, etc. The highlight of my reception.
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Valerio Celentano
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Hi! I'm Valerio, tthe husband half of the "husband/wife" team behind Paris | NY Band. Originally hailing from from Naples, Italy, I came to NYC in 2012 in search of a more stimulating music scene. After 12 years of playing bass guitar for Paris| NY, I officially became owner of the band in January 2024. After 26 years as a musician, with hundreds of weddings and private events under my belt, I still can't wait to start planning yours.
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