Ring Of Music Band & Orchestra

Matt and the musicians of Ring of Music are top notch and wonderful to work with! One of my requests of the band was to let me join them on stage and play guitar with them for a few songs- they had no issues with this request, let me pick which songs I wanted to play, and were extremely accommodating with various logistics. The band played every song we wanted them to play and then some (even learning a few new songs just for our wedding)! The set and the band exceeded our expectations! The band sounded great (truly great musicians), the sound was fantastic, and the setlist was perfect! My wife and I never left the dance floor because song after song we wanted to dance and sing along. We had additional horn players and a violin which added an awesome touch to the sound. We continue to receive multiple compliments from our friends and family (old and young guests) about how great the band was! It truly felt like Matt and the band went above and beyond and my wife and I cannot thank Ring of Music enough for making the live music our favorite part of our wedding reception. We wish we could get married again just so we can have Ring of Music play again!

Ring of Music Band & Orchestra was incredible. We had a wedding of about 240 guests and our dance floor was packed the entire dance! The live music was unbelievably perfect, the DJ'ing between sets was great (very seamless from one set to another), and the emceeing during dinner/grand entrance/first dances was super tasteful and professional. They also provided live music for our ceremony (the processional for the wedding party and then for the grooms), pre-ceremony cocktail music, and our post-ceremony cocktail hour. In addition to great music, their communication and planning process was very efficient and super helpful. Our wedding was 4 hours from where we live, 6 hours from the band, and there were ZERO complications, stress, or issues in our planning with the band. Our guests are still talking about the "unbelievable band" and "incredible dance party" from our wedding. We're extremely grateful for our experience and highly recommend Ring of Music!

Wow! There is no other way to start this review other by saying "Wow!" Ring of Music is one of our most talked about highlights from our wedding day and they absolutely deserve that. From the first day of talking with Matt, my husband and I knew they were going to be one of our favorite vendors. Ring of Music is not only an amazing band, they were also a great addition to our logistics/event planning. Matt helped guide us through the day-of timeline including giving advice on a few do's and dont's for the day as well as tips and tricks to keep the timeline flowing in a natural way. They worked well with our other vendors to create the perfect timeline for the day and took the burden off our shoulders to communicate those final details leading up to the big day. On wedding day, they showed up on time and set up super efficiently (I didn't even know they were there and set up - which is good!) and had everything ready to go way ahead of the ceremony and reception. We loved their ceremony sound services! It was slightly windy during our ceremony but we heard from so many of our guests that they enjoyed that they could hear our vows, readings, and the whole ceremony! We've all been to those ceremonies where you hear absolutely nothing - they will make sure that is not the case! From the ceremony, we also had live musicians during our cocktail hour. They were so great and set the vibe well for that transition time. We loved that they provided the emcee for the evening and also that they met with us ahead of time to get names, entrance songs, flow all right from the cocktail hour into the dinner. It was a great flow! Now, the dance... this was seriously the best. We worked SO hard to curate an amazing dance floor and Ring of Music took that VERY seriously. Matt met with us several times ahead of the wedding to guide us through selections and help us curate the best dance floor possible. He made amazing suggestions given that we had selected a larger band. He talked to us a lot about the plan, as well as back up plans depending on what the day-of vibe ended up being to create a party. We felt like he absolutely had our vision and our back going into the day/dance portion of the evening. And they absolutely delivered! The performers were amazingly talented and SO MUCH FUN!! They were interactive with our guests and kept the energy up the entire night. They event let my husbands band, Catfish Murphy, up to sing 2 songs during the DJ set!! This was a freaking hit!! By the end of the night, they had such a finger on the crowd that they threw the set list out the window and were calling out our favorite songs and playing each of those to keep the crowd up. We ended up extended the set because our dance floor was crowded and no one wanted to go home! Several guests have since said, "If they would have kept playing until 2 AM, we would have stayed out on the dance floor" I call that a HUGE success!! We've made friends with Matt, he is such an awesome person and is SO good at his job. I know I am leaving stuff out here but we have so many high praises for Ring of Music. If you want an awesome band, packed dance floor, and someone that has your back during your day, book Ring of Music!!

We hired Ring of Music Band for my daughters wedding in Door County, Sister Bay at the Northern Haus. They were perfection!! From the minute we signed them on they were so easy to work with. We had 10 pieces playing and a guitar player that played during cocktail hour. Let me tell you, the dance floor was packed for every dance from beginning to end! One song played, then the next and you just had to keep dancing! One special moment was when they played "Sweet Caroline", our granddaughter was a flower girl and she was in the hospital for 2 weeks with pneumonia and we weren't sure if she or my son, daughter in law and other granddaughter would even make the wedding. Well, thankfully, they did and when the song "Sweet Caroline" was played, her name is Caroline, everyone came out to dance, with tears in some eyes. A very special moment indeed! People had said it was the best band ever! Best decision ever! Thank you Ring of Music!!

Let me start by saying – book them now! Ring of Music is absolutely phenomenal! They are incredibly talented, professional, and kind. Matt took the time to talk with us multiple times before the wedding to ensure that the music would be perfect – and it was! They even learned our first dance song, and it was better than the original. My family was blown away by the musicians, which is saying a lot, because some of them are professional musicians themselves. We even started applauding at times throughout the evening, because they are so talented! Andrea and Bree have gorgeous vocals and all the instrumentalists are superb! They exceeded our already high expectations. Every five-star review on here is well deserved. They are simply the best! Matt and team, thank you so much for making our wedding so special! We are very grateful to you all!

Great band , best sounding band I've ever heard and a very hard working band. Played exactly what we wanted to hear and made EVERYONE happy! Took the time to learn some new songs for us. Very easy to work with and very generous with their time getting everything just right for us.

What a band! They were unreal musicians and great people. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band. They go above and beyond and were the talk of the wedding!

Extremely talented musicians! Made the wedding amazing! Went above and beyond to make the day special!

I work in the wedding entertainment industry, so naturally I've got a slightly different perspective than your standard client. I can not say enough good things about Matt and the Ring of Music team. From top to bottom, our wedding was exactly what we pictured, largely due to their comprehensive planning and consultation services prior to our big day. The dance floor was packed from start to finish, and we've had no less than 100 people tell us that it was the best wedding entertainment they've ever seen. You only get married once. Spend the money. Ring of Music is worth every penny. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

Ring of Music IS AMAZING! Right from the first contact when we were supposed to have a 30 minute meeting that went well over an hour with all our questions, we felt confident ROM would help us create the atmosphere for our wedding that we wanted. We had no idea what we were getting into when we started planning our wedding. ROM's support staff asked questions we didn't even know needed answered and helped us create the event we wanted. They provided music for cocktail hour, the ceremony and of course the ROCKING RECEPTION! There was never a time when the dance floor was empty. Our "first dance" song was not on their list, but they learned it and we loved the way they performed it. We were nervous about whether to have it played live, and having it live was definitely the right choice! This is a group of very talented musicians and performers. EVERYONE at our wedding said how great they were and one guest is even looking at hiring them for an anniversary party! We had everyone out dancing (which was my goal) from the little kids to the uncle who never leaves his house! Even my mother-in-law who "doesn't dance" was on the dance floor. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND Ring of Music. It may seem like a splurge, but they are worth it!

I can't say enough about how great Ring of Music was for our wedding. We had a packed dance floor with our guests saying "This band is awesome! Where did you find this band?!" and "I wish we had this band for our wedding!" And just as great, Ring of Music was wonderful to work with from start to end. They were nice, professional, fun, and so on top things. If they're available for your wedding or other main event, they are the band to have!

This was by far the BEST band/orchestra I've ever seen. They were prompt, very professional, VERY fun, and they even stayed longer for us! No one wanted to leave because of how good they played! They made wonderful music suggestions and could really read the audience. I would recommend them to anyone! They did not disappoint not one bit!

Ring of Music was very thorough in the planning and came through with some great 🎶 music; the dance floor was packed all night at Drury Lane event venue. They worked well introducing the wedding party and toasts. I had an eight (8) piece band! Wonderful night for my son Max & his new bride! Thank you ROM

Matt and his team were so incredibly helpful and thorough throughout the process of planning our wedding. Even from the very first consultation call with Matt, before we even booked Ring of Music, Matt was offering advice on booking music for our wedding. Throughout the process we always felt that Matt and his team really cared about the performance that they would put on and wanted us and our guests to have a great time, probably almost as much as we did. After we booked Ring of Music they were prompt to send us an extensive catalog of songs to choose from for both DJing and the Live band. All communication with Matt and his team was prompt and very helpful. They are the epitome of professional. Now, to get to the wedding day... We had a guitarist and violinist perform for our ceremony, and while weddings are always emotional events, the music they played and the quality of the sound undoubtedly elevated that emotion in the best way. We had a woman singer/guitarist during our cocktail hour and she was phenomenal. Her voice was incredible and was drawing people from the warmth inside the building to the colder outdoors just to listen to her. The reception, was off the charts. When you choose to book Ring of Music for your event you will see that their music catalog is diverse and they play it all expertly. We had chosen classic wedding songs from the 60s as well as pop/electronic music from the 2010s and everything in between, it all sounded incredible. The dance floor was never empty, and the comment we heard from just about everyone was how much fun they had with the band. If I had the opportunity to see Ring of Music live again, I would jump at it. Do yourself a favor and book Ring of Music for your event. Listen to Matt and his team, they will offer you advice that is truly in your best interest to make your event fun and memorable. Have tons of fun at the event and feel the warmth of hearing your guests tell you how much they enjoyed themselves because you made a great decision.

I can't say enough amazing things about this band! They were incredibly easy to work with leading up to the wedding. They were organized and professional in the planning process and asked us all the right questions so they could curate the timeline and playlist that we were hoping for. Most importantly the musicians are magnificent ! They were all so talented and kind. They were a joy to have at our wedding and brought our celebration to life!

This band is the key reason our wedding was so special and a non-stop dance party. From start to finish they went above and beyond and truly took care of us. As the bride, I was able to absolutely let loose to my favorite songs with my family, friends, and husband dancing along with me. GET. THIS. BAND!!! On top of being taken care of professionally the talent is out of this world. Each musician was incredible, versatile, and enjoying their performance. Wish I could see them all together again.

They were very well organized and everyone loved the music!

Amazing band, amazing energy, and a memorable experience!

Ring of Music delivered on ALL our wedding expectations! Our biggest fear going into the process was keeping our friends and family on the dance floor... ROM did NOT disappoint with their set list and everyone danced all night long! Big thanks to Matt Stedman and the ROM team! Would highly recommend!

Planning was extremely accomodating and painless. The RoM crew on the day of the event was prompt in their arrival and provided a service that exceeded all expectations. It was a huge highlight for our wedding and still talked about with our family and friends. Would highly recommend. Their professionalim from the administration to the musicians was excellent and their availabile repertoire you will find very enjoyable. A+

I have never, ever written a review before, but Ring Of Music Band & Orchestra deserve to be recognized. If more than 5 stars could be given, they would received the highest rating. My fiance initially saw the band at another wedding 6-7 years ago and they made quite the impression. When we began our wedding prep process, he knew he wanted Ring of Music Band & Orchestra. From the beginning to the end, they were phenomenal. From the first phone call, they were incredibly professional, straightforward, and organized. During the music selection process, once again everything was organized and simple. The music selection is vast and there are various genres to choose from. Approval was a big component of their process. We loved that they only play what we approved, which meant we listened to all the songs we loved. When it came to wedding day, we were blown away. They made the whole reception so flow. Transitions were easy with introductions, cake cutting, speeches and right into dancing. They showcased their talent and had everyone on the dance floor the entire night! It would not have been the same wedding without Ring of Music! We got so many compliments on how great they were before the wedding was even over and the compliments continued days after the wedding! To quote some of our guests, "If people are not having fun, especially with this band, they are choosing to have a bad time!" If you want a fun, memorable wedding with amazing music, Ring of Music is for you!

The band was thorough, professional, and great to work with. From the first phone call - it was clear that they would be prepared and would anticipate things that I might not. They were so much fun and kept people out on the dance floor. Only complaint is that the night went by too fast!

Biggest Thank You Ever to RIng of Music for providing the Best Entertainment at a wedding reception in my whole Life! When we contacted Matt for our daughter's reception you truly put us at ease with your explanation of the whole process. The music and vibe was everything you promised and more. Our wedding guests have been contacting us the last two weeks stating hands down best entertainment ever! Looking forward to planning another party so we can have the Ring of Music again!

I personally guarantee you that this is the best group you can possibly hire to be your wedding band. This group is the best there is. I'll break up my review (which you should read closely if you're considering Ring of Music for your wedding band) into two parts: 1) the band/music/sound itself and 2) everything else. 1) There's a certain minimum band quality threshold after which you can choose between several really good options and know that you're going to get a great-sounding band. Of course ROM is way above that threshold...the baseline point I want to make is that they were the best-sounding, highest energy band I've ever seen at a wedding, and that was consistently what friends and family kept saying throughout the night. In my first phone conversation with the owner of ROM, Matt Stedman, I subconsciously brushed off his guarantee that the dance floor would be packed the whole night. Well, after reading the monotonously repetitive online reviews saying "we've never seen such a packed dance floor at a wedding!!!" I am reluctant to say it but I can't resist. I've truly never seen a wedding dance floor look or be that fun the entire time. At one point during the reception, the violinist/fiddler (yes, that's an option, and I highly recommend choosing it) and the guitarist were soloing back and forth during a song and probably 30 people (including my bride and I) stopped dancing and just stared at the band in a state of "wow they're that good." Yep, they really are "that good." 2) Regarding everything else, I can honestly say that if you knocked down the sound quality of the band a few notches, knowing what I know after working with them, I would still pick ROM again because of how great they were to work with. If you choose ROM as your band, you'll spend a lot of time on the phone with the owner, Matt Stedman. Matt is simply elite. He's an expert at his craft, and you will be blown away by how much he genuinely wants you and your loved ones to have the best experience possible at your wedding. Another thing worth noting: the song list. You may find with wedding bands that you'll get to choose around 10 "must plays" but that, other than that, you're forced to trust the "expertise" of the band to read the room and play the perfect songs to keep the dance floor fun. Of course you hate that design...you should. ROM's design is perfect. You open up a massive well-organized spreadsheet with every song you can think of. You pick 12 "must plays." Then you pick at least 50 (but as many as possible) songs from which the band will curate their setlist. This way, no song will be played that you as the bride & groom didn't choose, guaranteeing that you won't hear a single song you don't like. Okay, one more main reason why you should choose ROM. AT NO EXTRA COST, you can choose for ROM to be your day-of coordinator. Yes, you read that right. If you simply select the box, ROM will coordinate with all of your vendors weeks in advance and literally be your entire day-of coordinator to ensure that everything with the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception runs smoothly. It was extremely helpful. Alright, if you're still reading, book with ROM. I was on the fence with a few really high quality bands and I am so glad that we went with ROM. Notice how many 5-star reviews they have compared to the other bands you're looking at...yes, they're that good. I'm proud to join the chorus of insanely high-praising reviews for ROM.

When we planned our wedding, the band was one of our top priorities. And, let me tell you… Ring of Music was worth every penny and more. Not only were the musicians and vocalists phenomenal, but the pacing and song list was top notch. Even during the planning process, Matt Stedman was an incredible guide, ensuring our song list was perfect and that everything was organized to fit our vision. Another selling point with Ring of Music was the fact that we could coordinate other areas of music for the wedding day, such as the ceremony and cocktail hour. They made it so easy! If you like good music and dancing, then Ring of Music is a must for your wedding!

Ring of Music did a fabulous job at our wedding. We cannot recommend them highly enough. They've done other family weddings and will continue to do so in the future. Matt is very helpful and responsive. When we needed to postpone our wedding he was incredibly flexible and we had no issues. He really got to understand us as a couple to make sure that he would give us what we wanted. Our ceremony was outside but none of the guests had an issue hearing anything. The music cues were perfect. The reception was a blast. The dance floor was packed the entire night, so much so that people were often dancing to the side since it was so crowded. The band also did a great job emceeing and making sure things moved smoothly. Many guests came up to us and told us it was the best wedding music they had ever experienced; one couple called their babysitter to stay out longer since the band kept playing songs they wanted to dance to.

Ring of Music was an amazing band and we could not recommend them more! From the first time we contacted Ring of Music, they were organized and easy to communicate with. They made the process so easy and were very flexible with us when we had to reschedule our wedding. They had such a large variety of songs to choose from. We especially loved the unique song options for our ceremony, which they played absolutely beautifully. Our reception would not have been the same without them. They were all incredible musicians and singers and brought an amazing energy to the dance floor. Multiple people asked for their contact information the night of our wedding because they loved them so much. I cannot stress enough how wonderful it was to work with a band that not only has great musicians, but who were so dependable and easy to work with during the planning process.

We had Ring of Music at our August wedding and couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Beyond their professionalism they created a dance floor atmosphere that had our guests and us dancing all night. 10/10 would recommend

I cannot say enough good things about Ring of Music. Working with them (through Covid) was seamless; they were able to accommodate our year postponement no questions asked. When it came time to choose songs, they had a clear process and helpful follow-up call to review everything. Most importantly, they were incredible day-of. From the emceeing, to keeping everyone on the dance floor all night (I mean ALL night even though the DJ sessions), we could not have imagined a better wedding band.

Ring of Music is definitely your wedding band! Their talent was palpable and they kept everyone dancing the entire night - truly, the dance floor was not empty once. They did a great job with breaks with the DJ and Andrea was a great MC and organized our special dances without any concerns or issues. They also worked really well with our wedding coordinator.

For my wedding we did a nine piece band and it was AMAZING. ROM was great to work with the entire time, and offered a wide range of music to choose from. We gave them a list of our top songs but pretty much left it up to them, they are the experts after all, and we are SO glad we did. The dance floor was full all night and all of our guested loved it, even our bar tenders made comments on how special it was and how great the music was. Even the DJ music was on point. Also, ROM had great ideas to help us plan, giving us tip and trips to making the evening successful to other ideas we never thought of. One of my favorite memories from the night was the last song of the evening was the original version of our first dance song (we did a cover for the first dance), As me and my new husband danced to our song and reflected on the day knowing it was our last dance was really special. I was crying my eyes out as we slow danced to end the night. This idea was ROM's and truly added another special moment that I will never forget. I cannot recommend ROM enough to anyone looking for a band. The team is amazing to work with and made the night so special.

We can’t express enough how much the band made our night. Our expectations were high and they still managed to be exceeded. Matt, Holly and the entire team put us at ease through the entire process, and went above and beyond to ensure all of our needs were met. On the day, the band absolutely blew us away — and a month later we’re still getting compliments from our guests. Can not recommend ROM enough — I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

Going with Ring of Music was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. It was one of the top highlights for the night and we continue to receive comments on how the band made it one of the most memorable weddings for our guests. As for us as the bride & groom, I think ROM was a large part of what made that the best day of our lives. It was truly incredible to have a packed dance floor throughout the night and was better than we could've ever imagined. Plus Matt was so easy to work with. I couldn't recommend ROM enough!

Ring of Music was phenomenal!!! I was very nervous before booking a band as we wanted the band to play the music we really liked and to get everyone at our wedding on the dance floor. They were GREAT - I had so many guests come up to me asking where I found the band. The band also threw in extra band members and a guitarist for my cocktail hour for no extra charge. They were great to work with - very detail oriented in terms of nailing down a feasible timeline for the night, emceeing to make sure everything went smoothly, listening to what type of music we wanted, and performing great music that everyone wanted to dance to. Highly recommend!!

Ring of Music is a phenomenal group to work with in every way! My husband and I hired Ring of Music for our September 2021 wedding and we couldn’t have been happier. From the very beginning of the process, and it was a long one, with four date changes due to Covid. Matt blew us away with his endless flexibility, understanding, clear passion for music, detailed questions and genuine interest in getting to know us as a couple and really understanding what we wanted for our wedding. Simply by discussing a few songs we liked Matt was able to make numerous suggestions on specific instruments that could be included in the band and songs to consider for that band composition. Unlike every other group we talked to that did the bare minimum - zero phone calls, and just emailed us a pricing sheet and a song list to pick from. The effort that went into making sure Ring of Music was a good fit for our budget and wedding was incredible. At no point did we ever feel pressured or left in the dark when working with Matt. He is extremely responsive, communicative and thorough and that’s invaluable in a wedding vendor when there are dozens of other things to be stressed about. After postponing for a year and a half, my husband and I could not wait to see if Ring of Music would live up to our expectations. They exceeded everything we had hoped for and truly was the highlight of the reception! Ring of Music provided music for us through out our wedding. We had a string quartet for the ceremony, pianist and cello for the cocktail hour and a 10 piece band for the reception. Not only do they offer an extensive song list but the variety of genres Ring of Music performs live was amazing. The band seamless transitioned from Lizzo, to Sublime to The Righteous Brothers and made it flow so the dance floor was packed all night. Every song they played sounded awesome and the talent among the band was insane. Aside from being fantastic, all the musicians were friendly and so obviously enjoy what they do. The energy Ring of Music brought to our wedding was unmatched. Matt and his entire team were unbelievably easy to work with, invested in our vision and 100% focused on providing the perfect experience. Let Ring of Music do what they do best as the really are industry experts and phenomenal performers, and your concept of a “wedding band” will never be the same. They really brought the entire experience up a level and we would choose them again for literally any event!

This band is phenomenal!! We have seen our fair share of bands at wedding receptions and Ring Of Music was by far the best. The band coordinated with all of our vendors, was our emcee for the night, and put on a fantastic performance. It was really easy to customize our song list and we appreciated that they made sure to only play the music we liked and wanted to hear. All of the performers are amazingly talented. We keep hearing from our guests about how impressed they were by the pianist and the female vocalists. The dance floor was packed for the four-hour performance of live music and DJ sets. We seriously could not have been more impressed with this band.

They were great, easy to work with, professional, and amazing live. Got a million requests for their information at our wedding. We can’t believe how great they made our wedding day.

The guests voted and Ring of Music made our wedding the "event of the year"! Leading up to our wedding, we had to reschedule and were unsure about capacity restraints and ROM remained so flexible and helpful. They checked in, offered suggestions, and made a very nervous covid couple feel reassured. Our dance floor was packed the entire time and they knew exactly how to keep people engaged. We had the best time and a large part of that is because of the entertainment and music ROM provided!

Matt and his team were phenomenal to work with! They were incredibly flexible and helped us choose music that would work well for our ceremony/cocktail hour so it flowed together seamlessly. The musicians were incredibly talented, and I would recommend anyone to use Matt and his team for their wedding.

Ring of Music is wonderful! Each member is extremely talented. Even all of our guests mentioned how great the band was in the days following our wedding. My husband and I also particularly appreciated how thorough Matt is to understand how we envision the day going, the songs we want to hear (and those we don't) and will even take specific song requests that they might not know already. The band's amazing talent and Matt's thoroughness definitely make this band stand out among the rest.

Amazing band. Great musicians. Super great company to plan and work with. Hire them and you won't have to worry about much. Just tell them what you like or don't like and give them the reigns. They can take it from there. Bad ass!

Working with Matt was very easy. He helped me choose the ensemble’s size and instrument composition and select pre-wedding music. He also accommodated my daughter’s requests for processional and recessional selections. The two instrumentalists Matt engaged were perfect for the venue. They were talented and experienced, asked my opinions, and checked in with me as needed. Moreover, they were pleasant and delightful! Mother of the Bride

We spent more time searching for a band than we did on any other vendor, and we were thrilled when we finally found Ring of Music! We knew the group was the right fit for us after our first conversation with Matt. Matt is absolutely amazing to work with, and has been so encouraging at every step along the way. Matt is honest, funny, and completely understanding. Covid restrictions this year have caused us to push back our reception, and we have been incredibly thankful that Matt and ROM were so flexible and willing to adjust to our reception next year. We contemplated canceling the reception altogether, but having our friends and family have fun and dance to ROM is the #1 reason why we're moving forward. We can't wait!!

My husband insisted on having live music for our wedding - I was on the fence, but we found Ring of Music and I am so glad we did. From the moment we first contacted them, I knew we were going to be happy with them. Matt was extremely helpful and professional in answering our questions, describing different packages, and working with our budget to make sure we could have the music we wanted. At our wedding, the emcee was fabulous and the music was incredible! Everyone was dancing and having a great time - they were able to use some of our special songs that weren't on their playlist. Overall, I absolutely recommend Ring of Music - they were affordable, professional, and FUN!

We had a great time dancing the night away to Ring of Music - the band was thorough ahead of time and the night was a blast.

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was to go with Ring of Music for our music. This was a difficult year for wedding planning and Matt was with us every step of the way. Matt went above and beyond to help us shift from our original vision (which involved a larger celebration) to a more intimate backyard wedding. He was detailed, flexible in working through our new plans, gave good advice (from day-of timeline to music) and made sure our wedding had great music/entertainment - from ceremony to reception. Also, big thanks to Andrea and the band. Andrea's voice is beautiful and she and the band were great to listen to and to dance to!! Many guests (and neighbors!) came up to us afterwards and complimented us on the band. They were also flexible in playing both pre-requested songs and guest-requests on day-of!

Ring Of Music provided us with an outstanding guitar and violin duo to perform for our wedding ceremony. The players were prompt, professional, and -- most importantly -- sounded phenomenal. As a musician myself, I would recommend them highly to anyone looking to add some gorgeous ceremony music to their special day.

We really enjoyed working with Matt, Liz, and the rest of the band! From the beginning Matt was very thorough and reassuring that all our guests at the wedding would have a great time and be on the dance floor. They were easy to talk to and responded to all our questions from the start. From having a dance background and working in the industry with a dj company, I knew our choice in music could make or break our wedding night. They knew exactly which songs would be better to play at the beginning versus the end of the night. They gave us playlists for us to go through to choose our music, which we loved doing together. In those playlists, they had songs that if chose them, they guaranteed guests to dance to them. My husband and I have different tastes in music and they definitely were able to make us both happy! I also had a surprise dance for my husband and they did a great job of not having it on our timeline, but playing it at the correct time during the night. Our guests complimented us on the music and our band and said they loved our wedding! I would recommend having Ring of Music for future events! Thank you for a memorable night!

We cannot thank Ring of Music and Matt enough for everything they did for our special day. My husband and I knew from the beginning that the band/DJ was going to be one of the most important aspects we needed to pull off the wedding of our dreams. After seeing ROM perform at one of our friends weddings, we reached out to Matt where his initial phone call walked us through the entire process. We immediately booked with ROM and it was the best decision we could have made. Our contact Liz, reached out to us a couple weeks before our wedding and after talking with her, she immediately knew the vibe we were going for and gave us amazing recommendations. During our cocktail hour we were able to have a pianist that truly made cocktail hour magical. ROM absolutely delivered the best night during our reception. My husband and I have never seen a dance floor so packed throughout an entire wedding until ours! This was one thing we knew we wanted from the very beginning, a packed dance floor, and everyone having a good time enjoying the music. ROM delivered this with ease. ROM truly was the icing on top of the cake for our day and we could not have been happier with working with their team. From the beginning to the end, Matt and his team made the process easy, fun, and exciting!! Thank you to the entire team at Ring of Music, we cannot thank you guys enough!

WOW. WOW. WOW. Just hire this band. Do it now. THE END. ...just kidding. What a stellar group of personalities and skillful musicians. We hired this band, managed by Matt Stedman and they were easily the highlight of our reception. Working with Matt from the beginning was a breeze and we appreciated immensely, his *major* attention to detail. He was so above board in making certain that this portion of our event was perfect. No stone was left unturned, literally. We cannot say enough about the band. The singers were major showstoppers and belters. I mean, they could sing anything and delivered their vocals like nobody's business! They were amazing at leading the crowd and keeping everyone out on the dance floor. The guitarist shredded on his Les Paul and played even the most complicated riffs in various songs. with the ease of a total pro. The drummer, the backbone to the group, could pound out anything from hard-hitting rock to nuanced R&B; the bass player was locked in tight with the drums and could knock out a few bass solos to boot! The keyboardist was awesome and could play anything ----AND SING. We literally had our own Billy Joel in attendance. Overall, they presented extremely well and they're a really tight sounding band. Their setlist is also created in such away that it ebbs and flows nicely - picking it up where it needs to and mellowing out when it's feeling appropriate. We will definitely be hiring them again for future events!!!

Ring of Music was the right decision for my son’s wedding! I love live music and love to dance. It was important to me to have a great band, variety of music and the dance floor packed. Matt delivered all of that! Matt was so easy to work with! He was very knowledgeable giving us great advice on song selection, etc. I thought having a live band and a Dj combo allowed us to hear all the songs we wanted played. I highly recommend Ring of Music-Matt and his musicians are talented and top notch.

Aside from the music being fantastic and my guests filling up the dance floor through the entirety of our wedding, Matt really went above and beyond for my husband and I to create the best possible musical landscape for our big day! From the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception, our wedding was filled with talented musicians. This was very important to me because I am a musician, and they did not disappoint! Our guests were very impressed and danced until the lights came on in our venue. P.S. "Wagon Wheel" will always remind me of the magic of that day!

Ring of music killed it at our wedding!! One of the most important aspects of our special day was the dance floor. After attending previous weddings where no one danced, I wanted to be 100% sure that our dance floor would be packed. That is exactly what the situation was at our wedding! ROM learned the crowd quickly and after doing this for so long, were able to ensure my dance floor was packed. Matt was super helpful the months leading up and was always quick to respond to my several emails. You will NOT regret going with them! There’s a reason they have such ravishing reviews! So happy we went with them, and you will be too! :)

Ring of Music was a top highlight from our amazing wedding weekend! Our guests, young and old, are STILL talking about how much fun they had on the dance floor. Liz, from Ring of Music, was very accommodating in the flow and timing of transitions between dinner, speeches, first dances and general dancing. I would highly recommend!

Wedding planning can be stressful and it can seem like no one has your best interest in mind during the process - but from the first time meeting Matt, to the bands actual performance at our wedding, it was almost too good to be true. To start, Matt takes the time to truly understand what you want for your big day and has the years of experience to provide all the advice and recommendations you want when planning your big day. We, like many, have never planned a wedding or big event and Matt made sure no small detail was overlooked leading up to the day. With all the stresses of wedding planning, he made the process relieving and FUN. Matt carefully makes sure that the event coordination and song selection will be perfect for what you have planned. One our big day, the band was ahead of schedule to our ceremony (Chicago Yacht Club) ensuring perfect set-up and sound. And once again, the band was there for cocktail hour and our dinner reception at the River Roast. Having Ring of Music coordinating and MC the reception made it near effortless and kept the event running smoothly all night leading up to dancing. Now to the music --- every thought goes through your head no matter what band you book - will they bring their best? Will they care as much as you do that day? Will they keep the dance floor crowded all night? The Ring of Music Band without a doubt absolutely crushed it! Their years of experience shine through from the first song they start to sing, to transition and song selection throughout the night to the last dance. You want a crowded dance floor on your wedding day and that's exactly what we got. It's been over a month now and everyone still raves about the band and their music. It really made our wedding! Of all the wedding planning activities and all the things that actually happened, working with Matt and ROM band was the best. We highly, highly recommend!

We could not have been happier with the Ring of Music Band & Orchestra! My husband and I are both musicians and it was very important to us to have an amazing live band perform at our wedding. We saw Matt's band perform at a friend's wedding and immediately knew that this was the the band we wanted to hire. Matt spent so much time making sure that the music they performed matched our tastes and included music that got guests of all ages to the dance floor. We received countless compliments on the band during and after our 7/27/19 wedding!

Great music and fun dancing!!! Our wedding was our third time hearing ROM play at weddings and every time was really enjoyable.

As an Event Planner & Bride - HIRE THEM!!!! Matt Stedman & Ring of Music - Thank you for making my wedding!! As someone who has planned events for 15 years I was very cautious and analytical when it came to hiring my vendors. Matt Stedman exceeded my expectations (something I rarely am able to say). I will go into the live music in a moment, but the attention to detail and responsiveness that Matt gave to my wedding the 9 months leading up to it was profound. As someone who was very nervous about being unable to see the band live before hiring them, trust me when I say - DO NOT BE!!! They are amazing, professionals, and can work a crowd better than anyone I've seen. Music was very important to us and we wanted our 225 guests on the dance floor the whole time - they were! Thank you Matt for all your time and for delivering the perfect band for my wedding.

The Ring of Music Band & Orchestra absolutely ROCKED our wedding night. I had family and friends stopping me all night long (and for days to follow) to tell me specifically how much they LOVED the band! It was our number one priority, no matter what else happened, to make sure our wedding was just an amazing party for our guests with a non-stop packed dance floor - and the Ring of Music Band delivered! Without a doubt. My husband and I are pretty big music fans, and we cared a lot about what would be played and DJd throughout the night - making sure we had something for everyone there and that all of our favorites got some air time. And Matt was so thorough and thought through every last detail with such care, we both knew exactly what we would be getting - leaving me with absolutely nothing to worry about leading up to the big day. Which was really just the cherry on top of one of the best nights of our life. Thank you so much, Matt & Ring of Music team! I still tear up thinking about how perfect (and HOW MUCH FUN) the whole night was - which could not have been possible without you!

The Ring of Music band was very professional and put on a great performance throughout the night. We also had family and friends compliment us afterwards on hiring such a good band. The emcee did a great job ensuring the timeline for events went smoothly. We had no regrets on choosing Ring of Music Band & Orchestra.

Ring of Music Band & Orchestra went above and beyond our highest expectations! From the very first phone conversation that we had with the ROM coordinator my now husband and I were confident that we chose the right group. They are very professional, organized, talented, personable and detail-oriented. They made our wedding day S P E C I A L , S T R E S S-F R E E and just plain F U N. They provided our instrumentals for our ceremony, cocktail entertainment and were the highlight of our reception [our guests, ranging from 3-91, were on the dance floor ALL night]. There are a lot of entertainment companies that provide wedding music; however, there are not a lot of entertainment companies that can successfully satisfy the Bride & Groom's preferences AND give their guests an evening to remember! ROM did just that and they are a one-of-a-kind band. We would give them 10 out of 10 stars given the option!! p.s. Our venue contact even complimented them on their respectfulness and professionalism!

Matt Stedman and the Ring of Music were an absolutely superb choice for our wedding! After experiencing them at another family member's wedding, it was an easy choice as to who to pick for our own wedding. They worked very closely with us to set up the logistics, the schedule, and of course, the set list. Working with their team was one of the easier parts of planning the entire event. They sounded amazing, the dance floor was packed, and they had everyone up and dancing and having a great time!

Matt Stedman & the Ring of Music Band & Orchestra were truly the best decision my now husband and I made for our wedding day! I always knew a band would be the best choice for us, and once we heard Ring of Music at another family member's event (plus the fact that they came highly recommended to us by several others), we knew we had to have them!!! Matt made the entire experience truly fool proof; he was clear, communicated well, explained everything in amazing detail, and honestly made our wedding day feel easy. I was never stressed or worried about timing, and the band was INSANELY great! I received many comments from guests later about how impressed they were with the level of energy and talent from the performers. Speaking as a professional musician myself, I could not believe the level of skilled musicians and singers we got to experience on our own special wedding day! Choosing Ring of Music was all I ever wanted and more for our day - if you aren't using them, you're making a mistake! Choose Ring of Music Band & Orchestra for your wedding and you will not regret it!! :)

The Ring of Music band that band owner Matt put together for our wedding rocked our wedding for solid 4 hours straight. They had the dance floor full that entire time. The planning went seamlessly. They are truly professional and know what they are doing. I discussed the sound and what I was looking for with Matt early on in our planning stages and he assembled the band according to that. It was perfect.

The Matt Stedman Band was phenomenal from our first meeting to the day of our wedding, Matt and his team were extremely passionate and dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for my husband and I and our guests. Our Emcee & Bandleader for our day was Andrea Miologos and she was nothing short of phenomenal! We received endless compliments of how amazing our band was! The group was incredibly talented. We also hired MSB for our ceremony musicians. We had a violin and guitar. The music was absolutely perfect! Our day was a bit on the colder side with our ceremony outside in 50 degree weather and they never complained. In advance of the wedding we received a full email of information that had thought through everything. Once we submitted our wedding day details we had a follow up call to review all aspects of the day so we were on the same page. The Matt Stedman Band is prepared and they will not stear you wrong. They came highly recommended to us and I can say without a doubt I would hire them again and again! You will not be disappointed!!

They are AMAZING!!! Matt was so easy to talk to, and was quick to advise on tips and information I should consider as I was on my search and interviewing bands, and why what he was advising was important. He was so easy to get along with and was actually excited when we told him some of the special request songs we had - and didn't even flinch and said no problem - we'll learn them for your wedding! We had a seven piece band, and they were absolutely perfect, they were so energetic and fun and kept the wedding dancing all night long. They knew when to slip in a slow song, and then liven the party up. We couldn't have been happier. The music was exactly on point and their questionnaire definitely helped us and them tailor what we wanted our music to be like. We couldn't have been any happier with the band and the energy they brought to our wedding, I only wish we could throw another event to have them come and play at!!

My husband and I loved this band! They did an amazing job performing for our reception. We liked that they had several options for choosing between the live music and the D.J. We also liked that we didn't have to choose every single song we wanted them to play, but also had the ability to make sure they played the songs we wanted to hear. The live music was incredible and they did an excellent job at encouraging the crowd to dance. All of our guests absolutely loved the music and commented on much fun they had because of it. We highly recommend them!

We saw Matt Stedman band live twice before our wedding. It was a no-brainer to have Matt and his amazing band perform for our wedding because we knew how much fun they were. The talent and energy of his musicians are better than any band we'd ever seen. Matt's attention to detail leading up the wedding made us comfortable that everything would be perfect and taken care of. Since our wedding, many of guests have called me asking for Matt's number because they had such an incredible time dancing to their music. Matt and his team can play a number of different genre's and will cater to any event. I wouldn't book anyone else!

Matt was very communicative from the very beginning. He asked great questions and planned out our wedding to the minute, more-so than our wedding planner! For the wedding, we kept getting so many compliments about the band! They were awesome! And they were also great with the emcee portion. Overall--great performance, great experience!