Radio Gatsby

The 1920s-2020s Dance Band with a Nostalgic Flair!

San Francisco, Bay Area, Napa and beyond

Travel area: Within 100 miles See details

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We hired Radio Gatsby to play at our wedding and were delighted with their performance - their sound and energy added so much to the celebration and ambiance. Noam, the band leader, was easy to work with, responsive and accommodating. It was lovely to have him as the solo pianist during our ceremony. The rest of the band joined us at the reception and they were fantastic, everything that we wanted. We highly recommend them and would hire them again for a future event.

Alexis C.

5.0

Radio Gatsby was the best choice we made in planning our wedding. Noam was a pleasure to work with, he helped us through the timing and planning of the musical events of the day, and had valuable insight into what certain things should look like to get the best experience for us and our guests. And then when the band started playing during the dinner, it was clear that they would make the night. People were dancing even before the dinner ended and the dance party began. Radio Gatsby brought so much energy with their renditions of the songs we chose; the floor was crowded with dancers all night as they played banger after banger. They took great solos, sang beautiful vocals, and made every moment special, from the first dance to the hora to the last song. It was well worth the extra expense of having a live band instead of a DJ, no question about it.

Isaac H.

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Noam Eisen

MANAGER

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AWARD WINNER (2X)

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Radio Gatsby is a modern wedding and event band based out of San Francisco, CA. Composed of some of the Bay Area's top musicians, this group is sure to keep your dance floor packed all night during your milestone celebration. This private event band specializes in captivating interpretations of vintage, classic, and contemporary hits. Seamlessly blending genres in their performances, they allow you to enjoy songs spanning decades and ensure there is something for everyone to groove to. Talented pianist Noam Eisen and his team have got you covered with a wide repertoire of tunes. From 1920s Jazz to 90s R&B and anything in between, they can create the ideal ambiance to complement your event. Radio Gatsby offers a range of services and packages to ensure all of your music needs are taken care of. All of their live and DJ performances can be customized to suit your unique vision and event type. Whether it's for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, or after party, they've got arrangements and repertoires to suit every stage of the celebration. They can even learn new songs to accommodate your unique tastes and preferences. Contact Radio Gatsby for more information today!

Asian-owned and Woman-owned Business

14+ years in business

Speaks English, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

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Instruments

Bass

Flute

Guitar

Keyboard

Organ

Percussion

Piano

Saxophone

Trombone

Trumpet

Vocals

Music Genres

Country

Dance

Disco

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

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2024.2023.

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Meet the team

Noam Eisen

Manager

Noam Eisen was born and raised in Toronto Canada where he studied classical music at the Royal Conservatory of Toronto, and jazz improvisation with private teachers. He began performing at an early age, starting with concerts for family and friends, and then professionally at weddings, corporate events, and house parties. Running bands since the age of 16, Noam currently leads and manages Radio Gatsby, a 6-piece vintage style dance band that performs at corporate events and wedding celebrations.

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Radio Gatsby is highly recommended for weddings—professional, communicative, and easy to work with during planning. They provide classy ceremony/cocktail/dinner music and an energetic, varied dance repertoire that keeps guests of all ages on the floor. They also handle MC duties, custom requests, and technical hiccups gracefully.

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Isaac H

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Radio Gatsby was the best choice we made in planning our wedding. Noam was a pleasure to work with, he helped us through the timing and planning of the musical events of the day, a...

nd had valuable insight into what certain things should look like to get the best experience for us and our guests. And then when the band started playing during the dinner, it was clear that they would make the night. People were dancing even before the dinner ended and the dance party began. Radio Gatsby brought so much energy with their renditions of the songs we chose; the floor was crowded with dancers all night as they played banger after banger. They took great solos, sang beautiful vocals, and made every moment special, from the first dance to the hora to the last song. It was well worth the extra expense of having a live band instead of a DJ, no question about it.

Response from Radio Gatsby

Isaac - Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review! It was truly an honor to ...

be part of your wedding celebration. From our first conversations, it was a pleasure helping you shape the flow of the day, and I’m so happy that our planning helped create the experience you envisioned. One of our greatest joys is seeing the dance floor fill early and stay full, so hearing that your guests were dancing before dinner had even ended is the highest compliment we could receive. I also have to say that your wedding was an absolute joy for our band. We loved the wonderfully multicultural celebration—it may have been the first time we’ve seamlessly blended contemporary dance party music, jazz, the hora, and even a polka into a single evening! Our musicians had an absolute ball embracing all of those traditions, and the enthusiasm from your family and friends made every moment even more rewarding. Thank you for trusting us with so many special moments—from your first dance and the hora to the very last song of the evening. Our musicians and vocalists loved bringing your song selections to life, and we’re thrilled that the live band experience made such a lasting impression on you and your guests. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together, and thank you again for allowing Radio Gatsby to be part of such an unforgettable day! — Noam & the Radio Gatsby Band

Alexis C

We hired Radio Gatsby to play at our wedding and were delighted with their performance - their sound and energy added so much to the celebration and ambiance. Noam, the band leader...

, was easy to work with, responsive and accommodating. It was lovely to have him as the solo pianist during our ceremony. The rest of the band joined us at the reception and they were fantastic, everything that we wanted. We highly recommend them and would hire them again for a future event.

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Eric H

We booked Radio Gatsby for our wedding and could not be happier with the decision. From start to finish, Noam and the band were an absolute dream to work with — professional, commu...

nicative, and genuinely kind every step of the way. Noam made the planning process so easy. He was responsive, organized, and made us feel completely taken care of. No matter what came up, the band handled it with grace and were clearly ready for anything. But the real magic happened on the dance floor. Radio Gatsby's repertoire is incredible — they had something for every guest, every moment, and every vibe. Hearing them play Mr. Brightside, Uptown Funk, and their Stevie Wonder sets had everyone on their feet all wedding long. Every song felt like a genuine performance, not background music. If you're looking for a wedding band that is as easy to work with as they are talented, book Radio Gatsby. We'll be recommending them to every couple we know.

Chelsea F

My husband and I got married last month and Radio Gatsby played at our wedding at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. To say we had an amazing experience with them would be a...

n understatement! At the wedding, their music was high energy, fun for all ages, and full of so (so!) much soul :) BUT, just as important to us was how easy and pleasant it was working with them before the wedding itself. We worked closely with Noam (the manager) for a month before our wedding and he took so much time with us to iron out all the details of the night. We appreciated so much that Noam was on board with us either being hands off in the music selection process or completely hands on (we were hands on!). Noam spent over 45 minutes with us on our first phone call and from then on out was SO communicative, professional, and kind. He responded to texts, emails, phone calls promptly and never thought our requests were too weird or extravagant. My partner and I handpicked every single song for the night (from their HUGE list of songs they play) and then when we requested a few more they were gracious enough to learn them! In addition to that incredible gesture, I was worried the music might be too loud for our event and Noam assured us that the volume of the music was completely up to us and that on the night of the wedding we could approach them about going louder or softer. That really meant a lot to us to have that kind of control. I really can't stress enough how thoughtful Noam was in helping us curate such a special night in our lives. It felt like working with the kindest friends (who are incredibly musically talented). In addition, on the night of our wedding the MC'ing got a little messed up and so we approached Noam about announcing our speakers giving toasts and Noam agreed on the spot! He took over the MC'ing of our wedding in the moment and saved our wedding from appearing unorganized. We really can't stress enough how fun the music was, how classy the communication beforehand was, or how many people told us they loved the band the next day! 10/10 we would recommend Radio Gatsby!

David B

Radio Gatsby just played my wedding, and they absolutely rocked it. They were classy during cocktail hour and dinner, and energizing for dancing. Tons of guests commented on how go...

od they were later on; they really elevated our celebration. Very professional leading up to the event, they both gave expert opinions while still allowing us to customize to our liking. Seriously can’t recommend enough, I might even go see them perform out in the city just for fun!

Response from Radio Gatsby

Hello David, Thank you so much for your kind words, and once again, thank you for having R...

adio Gatsby perform at your wedding celebration! It was, in every regard, a very elegant, spirited, and memorable event for our band. You and Meredith are such a lovely couple, and we wish you our very best - Please keep in touch! Noam Eisen & Radio Gatsby Band.

Jill M

If I could give Radio Gatsby 10 stars I would! From the very first call with Noam, our experience was AMAZING! The band truly made the party. The dancefloor was filled the ENTIRE n...

ight with all generations dancing together to music from across the decades. The musicians are clearly a tight group of professionals. We were frustrated by the proliferation of marketing companies posing as bands and Radio Gatsby was the exact opposite! We started with a single keyboard for the ceremony and made a special, somewhat unconventional song request for the bride that Noam executed flawlessly. Then, a Radio Gatsby Trio played upbeat, fun music for the cocktail hour, setting the tone for an amazing reception. For the reception, Noam acted as MC, keeping the speeches, cake cutting (they play a special and wonderful selection for the cake cutting that we didn't request but absolutely loved!) and first dances on track. We invited all guests to join the first dance and from that moment on, the dance floor was full. Radio Gatsby has a very extensive song list across genres and played exactly what the bride and groom requested. They were a dream and such an important part of making the wedding a memorable, amazing night!

Response from Radio Gatsby

Hello Jill, Thank you so much for this glowing review of our band. It was an absolute plea...

sure working with you in the planning phases, and our musicians also had a blast performing at your celebration. The image of your guests and family filling the dance floor in celebration will remain a highlight for us! Our very best wishes - Noam Eisen & Radio Gatsby Band!

Geoff M

Radio Gatsby exceeded all my expectations for our wedding band. Noam was professional, responsive, and guided us through picking a great set of music for our ceremony, cocktail hou...

r, dinner, and dance party. While some bands we reached out to were either unresponsive or arranged everything through a non-member of the band, Noam is both the keyboardist and manager, giving you a much more direct connection to the music, and was a joy to work with. The band itself was absolutely fantastic! We had Yvette Pylant as the lead vocalist and she is a Broadway level talented singer. They started off the dance party with the classic "I wanna dance with somebody", and I swear it sounded better than the original recording. The horn hits and groove of the band gave so much energy to the dance party. You can tell that the band is made up of professionals. For the father daughter dance, Noam decided that we use the recorded version of "Count on me" to keep more of the original feel. However due to a technical difficulty, the song stopped in the middle of the dance. But without missing a beat, their bass player picked up the bass line and started singing, filling in where the recording dropped out! The rest of the band quickly picked up the song as well, and the audience ended up singing along too, making for a very special moment. Thank you to the whole band for an amazing evening!

Response from Radio Gatsby

Hello Jill, Thank you so much for this glowing review of our band. It was an absolute pl...

easure working with you in the planning phases, and our musicians also had a blast performing at your celebration. The image of your guests and family filling the dance floor in celebration will remain a highlight for us! Our very best wishes - Noam Eisen & Radio Gatsby Band!

Pearson H

We had the absolute pleasure of having Radio Gatsby perform at our wedding in Healdsburg, and they were phenomenal! While they specialize in jazz, they seamlessly transitioned into...

contemporary and wedding dance music and kept everybody on the dance floor. Noam and the entire band were a delight to work with, not only delivering fantastic music but also handling the audio setup for our ceremony and speeches flawlessly. Communicating and coordinating with Noam prior to the event was a breeze as well--he is very thorough and diligent! In terms of performance, the eight-piece ensemble was incredibly talented, and their energy was contagious. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the band--who could blame them?? We highly recommend Radio Gatsby!

Bruce S

Radio Gatsby played at my 70th birthday party. From the beginning, Noam was attentive and always receptive to our ideas. We were able to choose songs from their extensive set list...

and added a couple of requests. The mission for the party was to have excellent music which would get people dancing. The evening started with jazz for cocktails and dinner, a perfect combination of songs which allowed guests to get settled in. When the dance party started, the music built throughout the night to the point that everyone was on the dance floor. The music exceeded our expectations, and everyone said how great Radio Gatsby sounded. They allowed me to sit in with them on drums for two songs which was an honor and incredibly fun. I highly recommend Radio Gatsby for your special event. Bruce Simon.

Lev T

Working with Radio Gatsby was a dream. They were super communicative and direct. They have excellent taste in music and know how to get guests entertained and on the dance floor. T...

hey also provided crucial technical support (speakers, microphones, MCing) and were very smooth in their setup and tear down of all their equipment. We would trust Radio Gatsby to elevate any event, wedding or otherwise. Highly recommend hiring this band.

Sara B

The best decision we made for our wedding. Noam and the Radio Gatsby band are highly experienced with weddings and are incredible musicians. Noam was able to keep our wedding movin...

g and live music is such a game changer. Spent over 2 hours consulting and playing live music to help us pick our songs and coordinate schedules. We’d love to hire them for another event someday. Highly recommend.

Marc D

Noam and Radio Gatsby performed at our wedding service and at the dance party. Totally professional, lovely, talented. They did a great job and were super-responsive to our needs. ...

Noam made great suggestions as to musical interludes in the service.

tiffany m

We hired Radio Gatsby for our wedding, and we're so, so, so happy we did. The band's sound just drops you into a warm night in New Orleans. The vocals and horns were unreal. The ba...

nd's song catalogue was impressive. They learned a new song we requested for the ceremony, and it was as if they'd been playing it for years. The moment was absolutely perfect, followed by an epic party - our family and friends are still raving about how outstanding the music was. From our intro call to ceremony to late night dance party, Noam coordinated the timing and flow of our entire day. He offered loads of advice and his expertise on throwing a smooth event/killer party was invaluable. He even came to the redwoods and played piano while we took pictures. Thank you so much for being such a huge part of our big day!

Di C

My best investment for my wedding was RadioGatsby! The whole band is very professional and Noam as the leader is super responsible and thoughtful. All my guests enjoyed the live mu...

sic and had a wonderful night.

Rachel L

Radio Gatsby are professionals in every sense of the word. First things first, they are phenomenal musicians. So many of our guests can't stop telling us how great they were. Not ...

only did they sound fantastic, but they chose the right songs that kept people on the dance floor all night long -- and that's saying a lot given we are millenials and our guests ranged from children to 70-somethings! We are especially appreciative that, even though they have a huge, diverse repertoire, they learned, and went above and beyond in performing, our first dance song. It was magical. Second of all, not only are they professional in a musical sense, Noam, the bandleader/ point person, was so incredible to work with in the planning process. He always responded in a timely manner, made sure to get all the details he needed about our event (even giving us ideas and valuable advice along the way), and was just super, super nice. The ease of working with Noam took so much weight off our shoulders during a time that easily could have been stressful with a less experienced or communicative vendor. Every time we ended a call with him we felt excitement and peace of mind. Even more, we really felt like he "got" what we wanted, and the payoff at the actual wedding only confirmed that. In short, do yourself a favor and hire Radio Gatsby.

Kara M

Radio Gatsby was everything we wanted, and more, in a band for our wedding. Noam was an excellent band manager, easy to work with, and exceedingly helpful throughout the planning p...

rocess. Over the course of our wedding day, Radio Gatsby put on multiple phenomenal performances that transitioned seamlessly from cocktail hour to dinner and finally an incredible dance party. Radio Gatsby genuinely over-delivered and earned a lot of praise from friends and family who told us they couldn’t possibly leave the dance floor. Radio Gatsby is so talented and fun, we’d hire them again and again.

Response from Radio Gatsby

Dear Kara, On behalf of all the Radio Gatsby musicians, thank you so much for this flatte...

ring review of our band, and for your generosity and graciousness. Yours was a very memorable and high spirited celebration, and we loved every minute of it! Congratulations, and our very best wishes to you and Max!

Mack C

Radio Gatsby exceeded our expectations with their exceptional performance at our wedding. Noam was a pleasure to work with and he paid close attention to detail to ensure that the ...

music was tailored to our preferences. Their performance truly made our special day unforgettable, and our guests couldn't stop raving about how fantastic the band was! Thank you, Radio Gatsby, for making our wedding a night to remember and I would recommend them for any occasion!

Ellen D

Radio Gatsby performed at our daughter's wedding Oct. 15 and they were the best! Under the direction of Noam Eisen, a small group provided music during the cocktail hour as guests ...

arrived. When the reception moved upstairs to a larger space, the full band and a singer performed. Everyone agreed the band exceeded expectations. On a personal note, I want to thank Noam for the special assistance he provided me. Unbeknownst to the bride and groom, I had rewritten the lyrics to a popular song as a tribute to the new couple. I asked Noam if the band's singer would lead the guests in singing the song while he provided keyboard support. We exchanged emails, phone calls, and even audio files for a week as we planned the surprise. Noam was able to convince me it would be more meaningful if I led the song myself, which I ended up doing, and it was a rousing success that I'll remember fondly all my life. Noam and Radio Gatsby provided me with both moral and musical support at the reception. I'm eternally grateful. If you're looking for music for your wedding, I wholeheartedly endorse Radio Gatsby for their musical ability, professionalism, and flexibility. Totally awesome!

Eyal C

Booking Radio Gatsby was one the best decision we made across our entire wedding. I can’t say enough good things about Noam and his crew of talented musicians . Our wedding was ...

complicated! Five performances each with unique sound needs, including a musical surprise from the bride, a musical surprise from the bride’s mom and the need to keep THOSE TWO secret from each other, a transition to DJ, external performers. You name it, we had it. Radio Gatsby handled it all. Noam made our lives easier at every turn. He was kind, thoughtful, extremely open and collaborative, communicative. A performer’s dream. The band was incredible - every musician talented, and just the right vibe for each unique moment. They were able to orchestrate a last minute first dance song for us that wasn’t in the repertoire. They can play seemingly anything, do it well, and with high energy and class. Can’t recommend enough!

Oussama A

Worth every penny. Hands down the best wedding decision we made. Guests are still talking about them 4 days later and posting videos.

Megan S

We loved working with Radio Gatsby and recommend them highly for all of your live music event needs. We are so lucky to have had them perform at our wedding and we plan to make fut...

ure trips to see Radio Gatsby perform, as they are now our favorite band! Noam did an excellent job working with us to make it all happen and really understood what we were looking for. The entire group was so extremely talented. Yvette, Noam, Jake, Jerry and Joe were all such amazingly talented musicians and brought so much energy while performing such beautiful music. We could go on and on about their professionalism and sheer talent. It was truly a pleasure being able to work with them.

Ernest Hemingway V

We are huge fans of this band! We recently booked Radio Gatsby to launch our new Ballroom space in downtown Paso Robles. The band went above and beyond to make the energy of the ev...

ening flow perfectly. There was a massive power outage in the city an hour before our event - and the power didn’t come back on until a half hour into the event. The band made the absolute best out of an inconvenient situation - playing an acoustic set until the power returned! The band’s 20’s style feel mixed with contemporary hits matched our theme for the evening wonderfully. Radio Gatsby made our evening complete. We will be booking them again without a doubt!

Elana S

Radio Gatsby played at our wedding and were phenomenal! They played all the songs requested. We had the solo acoustic guitarist for the ceremony which was perfect, piano for the ...

cocktail hour, then the whole band for the reception. All the guests commented on the amazing music.

Response from Radio Gatsby

Elana, thank you for your kind review of Radio Gatsby. We really loved performing at your ...

wedding celebration, and appreciated all the energetic dancing! Our very best wishes to you and Eric!

Tralee M

I can say with all honestly, Radio Gatsby was a large part in making our kids’ elementary school’s recent Gatsby Gala themed auction the roaring success that it was! Not only did R...

adio Gatsby’s seven-piece band add an unexpected and fun flair to the evening, but they also set the mood for the entire event and created the most perfect vibe! I cannot thank Radio Gatsby enough for their advice, great communication, and time planning during our event. From the start of the cocktail hour, Radio Gatsby set the tone for the evening getting guests in the mood for an evening of fun and fundraising. As the evening progressed, Radio Gatsby seamlessly upped the tempo of their music and got guests in the spirit of bidding for our live auction. All the band members were professional and courteous, and even more so, appreciative of our collaboration. The band was very attentive to our needs and expertly cleared and re-set their equipment before and after our live auction, which also took place on our stage. At the conclusion of our live auction, Radio Gatsby instantly had every guest on their feet dancing the night away and singing along to popular hits with that special Radio Gatsby twist! As the co-chair of the evening, there was nothing more satisfying then hearing our guests chanting “encore encore!” at the conclusion of the band’s last set. Noam and Radio Gatsby were a pleasure to work with from our very first communication to our last. Without a doubt, I would not hesitate to hire Radio Gatsby for a future event. What an amazing evening the Gatsby Gala was! Thank you Radio Gatsby! I only wish that when I was married 13 years ago you had been around!

Ellen B

Radio Gatsby played our wedding for 120+ people at the Berkeley City Club, and exceeded our high expectations! The band brought awesome energy that had everyone - young and old - o...

n the dance floor the entire night. They did a great job reading the room, playing some soulful classics along with their own twists on more modern jams. Rhonda Sauce killed the vocals; amazing range. And impressive solos all around the band. The band is clearly experienced playing weddings, and it showed throughout the planning process and the performance itself. Noam worked with us on our entrance and first dance, did a great job listening to us on the vibe we were going for, provided input/insight where needed, and generally instilled confidence through the entire planning process (including covid rescheduling). Multiple of our wedding guests told us that they were the best band that they'd ever seen perform at a wedding. We couldn't be happier with our choice to book them!

Helena L

Radio Gatsby as a jazz trio performed at our sonoma wedding and set an incredible ambiance to a flower filled, vineyard, starlight vibe. The double bass was especially a hit -- he...

had the smoothest voice and perfect for some Frank Sinatra! The band was classic, fun, and brought a special touch to our wedding -- my mom called me after the wedding to say that Radio Gatsby was one of her favorite touches! Noam organized everything, set up all the equipment, thought of all the logistical details like extension cords, and worked seamlessly with our planner. He's a total pro. So kind and wonderful for your special events -- highly recommend. They also DJ'd our dance party and brought the house down!!

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2546 3rd Street, Unit 2, San Francisco, CA

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Travel area: Within 100 miles

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(415) 602-3305

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