Rare Form Entertainment LLC.

Rare Form songs for every Generation!

$4,500 starting price

New England (CT, MA, NH, VT, ME, RI, NJ), New York, & beyond

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AWARD WINNER (9X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Based in Boston, MA, Rare Form Entertainment LLC. is a wedding band that will keep your guests dancing all night long. The thing about Rare Form is that there are very few songs we can’t do, and there’s nothing we won’t try. Our rhythm section is tight, the horns are crisp, and our singers wield their voices to emulate the unique styles of any songs we perform. That’s a big deal because our repertoire is so eclectic, it’s important the songs sit where they belong in terms of genre and style. Including Michelle, our lead singers, we’re a 6-piece ensemble (Jon is our lead singer- piano/keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, utility man (saxophone, percussion, guitar, and whatever else we give him) at minimum, with the option of adding a trumpet player for a 7-piece ensemble, and a trombone player for a total of 8 members to perform at your event. Each musician has full command over their instrument and understands how it fits for any song in our band. We’re used to how each other plays, and we’re sensitive to each other’s strengths. This allows us to play any song in any style, from dinner to dancing to last dancing. We’ve been doing this a very long time (more than thirty years) and our thing is making people feel good on the most important days of their lives. Music has that power, and Rare Form takes the privilege very seriously. Whether you need music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, or main event, Rare Form Entertainment LLC. will provide the highest-quality performances of all your favorite songs. Just let us know what you want to hear, and we’ll take it from there. Go ‘head…try us!

Woman-owned Business

+31 years in business

Speaks English

7 team members

Prices & packages

5pc: Jon and band

$4,500 starting price

5pc: Jon and band

$4,500 starting price

4 hours

Jon - lead vocals/Keys

Steve-drums/vocals

Matt-guitar

Dino-bass

Carl-Sax, harmonica/ukulele/vocals.

Chris -sound technician

lighting for band

Donna - wedding event planner

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Instruments

Bass

Fiddle

Flute

Guitar

Harmonica

Keyboard

Mandolin

Organ

Percussion

Piano

Saxophone

Trombone

Trumpet

Ukulele

Vocals

Music Genres

Classical

Country

Dance

Disco

Folk

Hip-Hop

Jazz

Latin

Polka

Pop

R&B

Rock

Music Services

Live Music

MC Services

Recorded Music

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

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Rare Form is a highly recommended 8-piece band for weddings, impressing guests with their diverse song selection and exceptional performances. Reviewers appreciate the band's ability to tailor their setlist to the couple's preferences, including learning specific songs for ceremonies and accommodating requests. The band's professionalism, energy, and responsiveness through their manager Donna make them a popular choice for weddings, ensuring a lively dance floor and lasting memories for guests.

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Peter O

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12/31/2024

Wow! These guys and gal know how to put on a party. It’s tough deciding between bands when there are so many great choices out there. The thing about rare form is every song they play - and they play anything - sounds exactly the way you expect to hear it. And they know how to present the songs one after another so it feels like each song is better than the last. 6/5 would recommend!

Andrew W

12/31/2024

Saw them at St. Anslem College for reunion and they were awesome! Both singers are great and they had a great song selection

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Kelly J

11/05/2024

We had Rare Form play our wedding a month ago in NH and they were awesome all around! We had the whole 8-piece including the horn section - highly recommend if it's within your budget! The price you pay is totally reasonable considering you are paying 8 musicians. Booking them and communicating the details of what we wanted was easy through their manager Donna - she was super nice, helpful with answering questions, and always responsive to my emails. The band truly listened to everything we said we wanted and delivered flawlessly! The keyboard player Jon was able to learn a few very specific songs (not your typical ones) for our ceremony and kept the music going seamlessly when we had a little hiccup at the end of the aisle where my dress strap popped off and my MOH had to spend 20 long stressful seconds getting it snapped back on - at least we weren't standing there in awkward silence haha! The whole 8 piece band learned our first dance song that also wasn't on their list of songs they typically play. They played a hora for us too, and had multiple versions of it to choose from. I was a huge fan of the setlist they put together. We had told them we generally liked the older stuff (70s-90s) but otherwise it was up to them and they listened. While they played some classic "wedding" songs, it wasn't ALL those. They picked many that everyone still knew and loved but it wasn't a whole setlist of overplayed songs (which was a good thing in my opinion!!). They also threw in some hits that millennials would know and like which was half our crowd. I only requested one specific song ("We Are Family") that my family loves because my mom is one of 6 sisters, and told them to play it early in the night because some of my aunts don't usually stay too late at weddings. They listened and did just that! My mom and aunts were happy to be able to dance to it one more time at the last family wedding for awhile. Our dance floor was full the entire time and we had a lot of guests mention how good the band was to us. They had a female lead singer with them who wasn't the one they had on their website but she had a phenomenal voice! I seriously appreciate the band listening to everything we wanted because I know not all wedding music providers do this - I've heard many stories of DJs playing songs on the "do not play list" and/or going rogue with random songs no one knows. Not Rare Form! Besides, why get a DJ and listen to the songs played on recording when you can do that any day, and when you can have a full live band play just for you!? If you're on the fence about a wedding band, do it! And look no further than this one - I have zero complaints or regrets about them playing our wedding and are so happy we booked them!

Megan B

9/02/2024

Wow. Rare Form rocked our wedding! Donna was easy to work with and asked us all the right questions to ensure that Rare Form knew exactly what we wanted for the night. The band provided cocktail hour music at a perfect volume, They also did our entrance in a particular way we were hoping for, and did a perfect rendition of our first dance song. They kept the dance floor PACKED throughout the entire reception and sounded SO good! Everyone was talking about them for weeks afterward. Highly recommended!

Brian M

8/04/2024

Incredibly talented and diverse group of musicians. Good variety of music. Very fun and energetic band. Wanted to dance and party nonstop and that’s the sign of a good band!

Karla S

7/05/2024

This band had me on the dance floor all night! Great vibe, great sound, great fun!

Karl H

7/05/2024

We saw them perform at Princeton Station in Chelmsford, MA on June 21st. A large group of people from out church followed Jon Abrams to see him perform with Rare Form. They were lively and fun, lots of people dancing, taking requests. They left the crowd in awe.

Gigi W

1/01/2024

Female singer is phenomenal!

lynda s

12/30/2023

Amazing energetic band! Incredible vocals and set list. Many of our guests said this was the best wedding band they ever heard. Dance floor was packed all night. Donna the band manager was very responsive and a pleasure to work with.

Marina S

10/10/2022

This band was absolutely electric--they made our wedding unforgettable and had the dance floor packed and hopping the entire night! Months later, people who attended our wedding are STILL talking about the band, asking "where did you find them, they were incredible!" I would absolutely recommend this band. They sounded amazing the entire night and we would not have had the same wedding without them.

response 10/15/2022

Thank you so much Marina! We are so Happy you allowed us to celebrate with you and Garrett...

! It was a beautiful wedding!

Dean S

8/09/2022

Rare Form performed at our daughter’s wedding in July, 2022. Their performance was spectacular. They played many different styles. Despite having an extensive list of songs, they took the time to learn a couple of our additional requested songs. They were accommodating and very easy to work with. Everyone in attendance was thrilled. The dance floor was always filled.

Kim S

8/08/2022

You will be SO pleased if you choose Rare Form. We just had them perform at our July 30, 2022 wedding and the compliments keep rolling in! From Whitney Houston to Frank Sinatra and more, Rare Form masterfully performs it all. The Frank Sinatra sound blew me away! It’s impeccable. I had guests who don’t dance tell me the band brought it out in them and they couldn’t resist the dance floor! On top of the stellar performance, they’re also a breeze to plan with - so much so that our venue said they had never received more thorough prep documentation than this band. A+ all around!

Sara B

7/24/2022

I had heard Rare Form and decided to hire them for a major gala celebration event and were so impressed with their broad range of talent. From vocals, to the breadth and depth of their musical abilities to their knowledge of so many genres of music, they were amazing. Working with the band manager, Donna Driscoll was a wonderful experience. She is knowledgeable and most helpful in coordinating the evenings timeline. The band was so good that they were able to excite the guests and get them all up on the dance floor. The were so good we ended up getting them to play overtime. The guests did not want to leave the dance floor. This band is truly terrific. Best decision I made for this event.

Allison M

7/10/2022

We had a 6 piece band for our June wedding and the Rare Form band couldn't have been more wonderful. From communications ahead of time with Donna, the band manager, to the band's performance on the day of, everything went great. The band followed our very detailed timeline well and most importantly, they did a great job at playing party hits in line with the songs we said we loved and had the dance floor packed the entire night. Highly recommend!!

Amanda N

12/29/2021

Rare Form always does an amazing job. Rare Form performed at our client event on 12/2/21 and we’re amazing. We have hired them for 3 years to do this event and they out do themselves each year. We already have next year in the books. The variety of music they play always gets the crowd up and dancing.

Mike D

10/15/2021

The band was simply fantastic. Given our love of music and putting an emphasis on having a good band, we had high expectations. Rare Form exceeded them and our guests continue to compliment what an awesome time they had because of it.

Jenn M

10/12/2021

Rare form made our reception! They were so high energy and got everyone dancing. Donna the band manager was so organized and made every part of the process so easy. We couldn’t have asked for a better band at our wedding!

Andrea M

10/04/2021

AMAZING! Everyone at the wedding loved the band. The music was great. BEST BAND EVA!

Emily D

7/17/2021

Our wedding reception was an absolute dream! From the pianist at cocktail hour under the sperry tent, to accommodating our special songs and getting the party started! Band manager, Donna, is wonderful to plan with and all of the musicians are incredibly talented. Thank you to Steve and each of the members of Rare Form. We have received so many compliments and would absolutely recommend Rare Form!

David M

11/01/2020

BEST BAND EVER! We had a blast at my cousins wedding. A wedding we will never forget. RARE FORM had us DANCING all night long!

Mary M

11/01/2020

The band is fabulous!! They keep you entertained the entire time of the wedding. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND RARE FORM!!

Alyson C

10/28/2020

We attended a wedding Rare Form played at this summer. They are so friendly, fun and talented! They had a great variety of songs as well!

Courtney K

10/13/2020

Rare Form was so great to work with! They have such a wide array of music to choose from, plus they learned our first dance song, which sounded amazing. Everyone had a great time dancing all night long. We didn't want it to end! We still have family and friends still telling us how much they loved the band at our wedding months later. I highly recommend them!

Laura K

10/12/2020

Rare Form did such an awesome job, we danced the night away and our guests couldn’t stop raving about the music. Don’t think twice- hire them!

Julie G

10/31/2019

I can’t even begin to count how many people have come up to my since our wedding raving about Rare Form. These guys were beyond phenomenal and truly were our absolute favorite wedding vendor to deal with. Could not recommend them more. If they are available for your date book them now and don’t miss out!!

Emily B

10/31/2019

Absolutely amazing and such an talented band. I was the bride, throughout the entire night I had so many compliments/our guests coming up to me saying how much they loved the band. Rare Form was easy to work with, never feared anything and really plays anything you want. They played such an amazing set all night. The dance floor was full all night, i highly recommend them!!

Barbara B

10/31/2019

Rare Form is an extraordinary band. Their talents are amazing and they played ever genre imageable ! The vocalists are superb and they are most engaging . They made both our daughters’ weddings even more special and memorable. I would say look no further....book Rare Form!!!

Kevin B

10/31/2019

We just used the Rare Form Band for our daughter‘s wedding two weeks ago. This is the second time we used this band and at each wedding, they did a spectacular job. They knew all the songs that our guests requested and made the weddings very special. The dance floor was always full and our guests could not say enough on how great the band was. The Band made our special occasion even more special.

Nick D

10/29/2019

Absolutely incredible. By far the best wedding band we've ever listened to, they catered to our every need and their voices and instrumentation are AMAZING. They were so helpful and receptive and made our special day even better, everyone couldn't stop talking about them afterwards! Highly recommend!!

Sam R

10/28/2019

Rare Form rocks! The dance floor was jammed from the moment they started to play to the end of the night. Both the parents of the bride & groom received written thank yous from guests for inviting them to such a great wedding. The wedding was nice. The difference that made it great, was Rare Form. I cannot recommend them enough. Have them at your function & your guests will have a great time!

J F

10/27/2019

Heard band at an out of town wedding. They played a great variety- standards to rock. They were great. Kept the crowd dancing.

Alan F

10/27/2019

Superb musicians and vocals! Expert playing of wide range of musical genres. One of the best bands I have heard. Makes a special day extraordinary!

Kathleen D

10/27/2019

My cousins wedding was last weekend where Rare Form played. We all had a blast! They even let a family member come on stage and play guitar with the them. Their professionalism is incredible! Their sound is amazing! Thank you Rare Form for helping make such a special day so memorable!

Emily P

9/28/2019

Our guests are STILL raving about Rare Form! We saw them at a friends wedding and knew we had to have them on our own wedding day. They were truly one of the best parts of our day and are so talented. Donna, the band manager, was so great to work with during the planning process and helped accommodate our different wedding timeline. The band even learned our first dance song and played it perfectly. The dance floor was literally full all night long and guests were even asking for the bands info to book for their upcoming weddings and events. We truly could not be happier with our decision..they are unbelievably talented and if they are not available for your wedding day, consider changing your date for them! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Rachel D

9/27/2019

If we could give more than 5 stars to this fantastic band we absolutely would! Thank you all SO much for the best night of our lives! You played every song perfectly, especially our first dance! We loved it more than the original :). Everyone has been raving about you all ever since! We'd get married again just to have you play!

Molly M

8/20/2019

We were nervous when we booked Rare Form as we had never seen them live, but we had Rare Form at our wedding this past weekend, and they were phenomenal! !First, Donna (band manager) was very easy to work with for coordinating and organizing the day. And the band itself is excellent . They were also very friendly and fun. We would definitely recommend Rare Form. Worth noting that their live performance far exceeds the quality of their online recording samples. They were also very flexible with time so it made the end of the night feel seamless and less abrupt. Guests have been raving about the band and we couldn't agree more.

Victoria F

6/24/2019

There. are. no words. Rare Form was hands down the best wedding decision we made. Our wedding was June 15th at the West Dennis Yacht Club. Rare Form made our day spectacular. The dancefloor was packed. All. Night. They had our guests on the dancefloor in between courses. Our guests continue to rave about how amazing they were and how they were blown away by not only how great they sounded but the song selection as well. Which leads me to my next point.. how accommodating and flexible Steve and the band were to our asks for the day. For example I kindly (very kindly) asked the band to play a good amount of songs that weren't on their list. I thought for sure they'd maybe learn a couple of our special dance songs and play the recording of others during breaks, but oh no. Song after song I requested - the band LEARNED, PLAYED AND ROCKED and my jaw was on the floor constantly. I was blown away song after song smiling from ear to ear. For one song, Steve handed me a mic and I jammed with Mike to Billy Joel- an experience I (and our guests) will never ever forget. Steve is an incredible MC and the day flowed perfectly because of his attentiveness to our requests and skill. My day of coordinator commented that Rare Form is one of the best, most pleasant bands she’s worked with in all her years of doing this. Donna, the Band Manager, is the sweetest most incredible human and so easy to communicate with- she made the planning process a breeze. If you’re looking for a band for your big day look no further, Rare Form is it. To Donna, Steve, Gigi, Mike, Jon, Steve, Jon, and Carl- we can’t thank you enough for making our wedding day we’ll never forget- we hope to see you all play again soon! Love the new Mr. & Mrs. Marzo (Victoria & Stephen)

Kacey B

12/06/2018

We used Rare Form for a corporate holiday party and everyone loved them. They really made the night!

Myhanh N

11/02/2018

Rareform is absolutely amazing band. We had a work function of 120+ people , various in ages and the band was able to play all kind of music where everyone is enjoyed. The music selection was so on point that it gets every out to the dance floor. We danced till the very end! I highly recommend this bad. No need to look further. You won't be disappointed. We plan to use Rareform again next year and recommend it for other functions.

Theresa W

10/30/2018

The best wedding I have been to hands down and it was mostly because of Rare Form. They were incredwelchible! I hope they are still around when my children get married.

Theresa M

10/28/2018

Can't remember a more fun wedding...my husband danced more than he ever does, so that's my highest compliment to Rare Form! Everyone had such a great night and they even accompanied the group sing along to the bride and groom perfectly. Thank you Rare Form for making my niece's wedding reception so memorable!

T&S B

10/28/2018

Rare Form Band was just amazing! They played at our friends wedding and we would highly recommend them! Music was just so much fun and we were dancing the whole night!

Adam W

10/27/2018

Rare form was an amazing entertaining band. I couldn’t believe how they captured from Barry White to Whitney Houston so perfectly. I definitely recommend them to anyone

Claire G

10/27/2018

Most amazing wedding band “Eva”. Our family loves “great” music and everyone agreed, RARE FORM delivered. We couldn’t stop dancing, which created lasting memories!

Keryn W

10/27/2018

Words cannot even describe how amazing RARE FORM is. From the very first song they played all of our guests continuously commented on how amazing they were. So many people heard their favorite songs and said that the bands version was better. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they are also just really great people to work with. Donna gave me so many great ideas I would have never thought of without consulting with her. They read the crowd and every single song they played was perfect for the mood of the evening. I will never hire another band besides them again. Looking forward to working with them again. Thank you SO MUCH RARE FORM BAND!

ERIC L

10/26/2018

WOW!!!..........Stunning!, Amazing!.....Rare Form Band gave my daughter’s wedding the perfect atmosphere and entertainment. Absolutely the best wedding band we have ever experienced by far. Their diversity is unprecedented and kept four generations enraptured. The Maid of Honor and her boyfriend sang a song before the ceremony and Steve sat in on guitar at the last moment which added the perfect touch (now there’s talent!). For the Father/Daughter dance the band learned a Canadian ballad which is very special to her and it sounded like the original performers were in the room, unbelievable! The dance floor was packed all night and everyone commented on how extraordinarily excellent the music was. Thank you Rare Form for a stupendous evening!

Joe C

10/23/2018

Fun, fun, fun ... you will not be disappointed!! Everybody was up dancing until the very end. Sign ‘me up!

Tracey V

10/23/2018

Rare Form preformed at our friends' daughter's wedding and all is can say is WOW!!! They were amazing and, by far, the best band that I have ever seen perform at a wedding. Incredible talent and great diversity in the music they played. They kept the dance floor packed with folks of all ages all night long! Highly recommend!

Dave A

10/23/2018

Great band, played a variety of genres. Kept the crowd dancing all night, highly recommend.

Kerry O

10/22/2018

Amazing & incredibly talented band! The music & vocals were wonderful. The dance floor was full the entire evening! Everyone raved about Rare Form during the reception & still now, several weeks after! I highly recommend Rare Form for your wedding or any event for a 100% phenomenal time!

Michael T

10/21/2018

Awesome band! Great sound. Great performance. Great music selection. They'll have you dancing all night!

Mike O

10/21/2018

Rare Form could not be more professional. We had enjoyed them at a friend’s wedding and they were amazing. They entertained at my daughter’s wedding recently and were even more incredible! The dance floor was full and they were engaging at all times. Our guests and their friends are still contacting us telling how much they enjoyed Rare Form and asking for this contact information. You have to see them to believe it!

Alex S

10/21/2018

Rare Form did a fantastic job at our wedding! All of our guests were dancing throughout the night and guests raved about the band for weeks. The band was also super accommodating and listened to my specific requests (I had requested specific music at dinner and for them to keep music quieter at certain points in the evening). Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great time!

Sarah R

10/13/2018

We absolutely LOVED Rare Form as did everyone else at the wedding. An example of a text someone sent - "We all agreed that you hired the greatest wedding band ever!" I can't imagine a band doing a better job emceeing the night. The band was incredible at handling requests and getting everyone on the dance floor. Not only did we have people who have been to dozens and dozens of weddings telling us we hired the best wedding band ever, but we also had people who DO NOT dance ever, out on the dance floor. It was truly an amazing testament to the quality of the music, the ability of the band to read the crowd, and the overall vibe that the band created under the tent. Hiring Rare Form was truly one of the best decisions we made this year, besides deciding to get married :)

Irie F

8/28/2018

Rare Form Band did an absolutely incredible job at my wedding. They accompanied my sister and her boyfriend singing during the ceremony, learned our Father-Daughter dance song to play it live, and kept our wedding guests dancing all night long! They were able to play a range of music that pleased all ages of guests. Steve was an amazing and professional MC. The band's musical capabilities had such a large range from No Doubt to Louis Armstrong. I would recommend Rare Form Band to anyone who is looking for an engaging and fun wedding band to have at their wedding.

Victoria F

1/18/2018

Rare Form will be performing at our wedding in June 2019. While we were blown away by their videos , we wanted to see them live to make sure they fit our entertainment vision. They exceeded our expectations!!! Donna, the band manager, was so accommodating getting us to one of their local gigs, and even coordinated for Gigi to be there extremely last minute so we could see the whole band in action. We absolutely loved them. While their videos are great, they are 100000x more amazing live! Steve, the band director was so incredible and made us feel so welcome throughout the night and catered to, I feel like I've known him for years! The band played a sampling of every artist we requested to hear and the chemistry was unreal. We can't wait for our wedding and to have Rare Form!! I don't think we can wait until 2019 to see them perform again! :)

Lauren D

11/06/2017

I contacted Rare Form because both my sisters had them play at their weddings and I had to have them too! This band is amazing I cannot wait to hear them play again they truly make your day special!

JP M

10/30/2017

Rare Form is amazing! I think one of the most underrated parts of the choice of entertainment is not just the quality of the performers, but the engagement with the audience. Rare Form is as technically sound as you will get, but their hospitality put them over the top. My wife's uncle does an amazing Elvis impersonation and Rare Form let him sing a song with him, leading to him thanking "his backup band" which was hilarious. One of my friends grabbed a cowbell from the drumset and serenaded the newlyweds yelling "I honor you!" before returning the unsuspecting instrument unharmed. The band was as professional and engaging with both my wife and I and the entire audience from start to finish. We had some demanding requests for the band, including a diverse setlist covering many genres, some not as common songs, a few audience requests throughout the night, and having the band stay an extra 30 minutes at the end of the night because everyone was having too much fun to stop dancing. Everything was handled perfectly, including Steve asking my wife and I at the end of the night if everything met our expectations and to wish us well in our new life together. Donna was as thorough and positive from our first email inquiry to all the logistics the week of the wedding. I can't give Rare Form enough love - we wouldn't have picked any other band to be with us on our wedding day. Thank you so much!

Nancy M

10/29/2017

My son and daughter-in -law were married in Falmouth this past July 8th. Their reception was at the Seacrest and Rare Form was their wedding band. They were awesome, everyone (over 300 guests) was on the dance floor all night long!! People were raving about how great the band was! My son and his wife had a list of requests for Rare Form and they played every song requested. Steve and Donna were wonderful to work with so genuinely nice and professional! Our experience with Rare Firm Band was a pleasure from start to finish. My husband and I would recommend them HIGHLY!

Teddy P

10/28/2017

Was at a fundraiser Rare Form performed at. Knew right away they were the right band for our wedding. Everything from old classics to modern hits. The dance floor was never empty. If you're looking for a band, your search is over!

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