Ripcord

nce floor packed all night long. Guests who never dance were out there having the time of their lives, and our friends and family are still raving about how incredible the music was. They completely exceeded our expectations — everything was seamless, fun, and perfectly tailored to keep the energy high. The band didn’t just play music, they created the atmosphere and magic that made our wedding so special. If you’re looking for a band that will wow your guests and keep the party going nonstop, look no further. We are beyond grateful and will be talking about this night forever!

having just as much fun as we were. We got so many compliments on how great the band was and we are so happy with how it all turned out. The cocktail hour trio was great background music for the setting. They were great to work with and played a huge role in emceeing the reception and working through our timeline. If you’re looking for a fun band that plays classics and deep tracks, Ripcord is your band.

en. Their song selection, variety of instruments and vocalists was unmatched. We are so so glad that they travelled up from Boston to midcoast Maine to help us celebrate our wedding!

fantastic they were! Their song selections were diverse and fun, and they kept everyone on the dance floor all night. We had the absolute best time and would not have chosen any differently for our band!

ve music, and are very particular with our music selection. Ripcord's style and delivery is not of a cover band nor a booking agency production, they are a true traveling band that can blow the roof off a venue and summon the best dance party, or play an old sweet tune and give everyone the chills for a mother/son and father/daughter dance. Ripcord encouraged us to be creative with our First Dance, and helped create a custom multi song mashup of James Brown and Al Green for our dance routine, which got the evening started with a bang. Ripcord's vocalists have impressive range and personality, the horn section booms and makes their R&B/funk songs an absolute, authentic groove, and strings / keys balanced for an impressive setlist which included every musical genre. Ripcord impressed me through and through, no one left the dance floor. Communication with their band leader was consistent, easy, and gave us confidence in all stages, aiding the whole effort of a destination wedding. This was the best decision we made for the wedding weekend. Thanks Ripcord!

bsolutely phenomenal. We are not typically band people- we prefer a DJ however this band killed it. The entertainment was incredible and the song choices were out of the park- especially regarding hyping up the crowd. Will be looking into this band for our wedding!

I've seen live. I can’t say enough amazing things about every member of this band. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians and bring SO much energy to every song and performance, but they’re also all spectacular humans, too. Kevin, Ananda, Jeremy, and the rest of the crew were kind, warm, and accommodating from start to finish. Having outstanding live music at our wedding reception was our top priority, and Ripcord delivered x 10!!! They helped us throw such an epic party, and all our wedding guests are STILL talking about them several months later. The horn section led our entire 150+ person wedding on a parade into the reception, and the music and dancing just kept getting better and better from there. They are so individually talented, and so powerful as a group - it’s clear they’ve been performing together for a long time, and not just assembled last-minute for an event. Their dynamic set the tone for our whole reception. I’d go see them perform live in concert any night of the week! We were SO lucky to have them at our wedding.

full the whole night, and everyone had a great time. The ceremony piano player and the cocktail hour trio were also fabulous and set the mood without being overpowering. Can't say enough good things about them!

ow incredible the band was. The dance floor was packed the entire night and we have Ripcord to thank. I only wish we could get married again so we have another opportunity to party with the gang. Whatever you do, hire them!!!

ought everyone to the dance floor all night! A guest from our wedding saw them at another wedding the following weekend and was overjoyed!

lability and it was sooo worth it! Kevin is so easy to work with and the pricing and contracts were straightforward with no unexpected costs. The band had my entire wedding on the dance floor including relatives I have never seen dance before. Ananda, Ripcord's female vocalist, sings like a superstar! They are versatile, playing everything from Aretha Franklin to Journey to Lizzo! I had SO many guests as for their contact information and message me about how amazing the band was. If you appreciate good music and you want to DANCE during your wedding, then hire Ripcord!

the planning process, and even helped us hire a bag piper to play for our guests, recommending the very best in the business. Thank you Ripcord!

Their range went from 70s to current pop hits, and they did everything well. Their set list was so freaking good! I talked to a few of the venue employees after the reception, and they said that Ripcord was the best band that they have ever heard. We had so many incredible compliments from guests about the band after the reception. We'd hire them again in a heartbeat.

songs that we requested for first dance/parent dances flawlessly. The set list was unreal. They knew exactly which songs to play to get the crowd going and match the insane energy of our crew. We continue to get messages from our friends and family about what an amazing party it was, and it can all be attributed to Ripcord!! Not only that, but the planning process was so easy. Kevin is a pleasure to work with, confirmed all of the info with us ahead of time, and was just super easy, professional, and stress free! I would recommend Ripcord one thousand times over. If you're currently still searching for bands, CHOOSE THEM!! Thank you Ripcord!! We love you.

having a concert at your wedding!" Ripcord got everyone on the dancefloor within minutes of the beginning of the reception and the dancing only stopped for the parent dances and speeches. They also were gracious enough to let me sing a song with them live which I was super nervous about but they very quickly made me feel so comfortable on stage and that memory is now a highlight of my life. If you get a chance to hire this band for your event, DO IT! You will not be disappointed!

“where did you find this incredible band!?” Our big goal for our reception was for everyone to have as much fun as possible, and Boogie definitely helped us make that a reality. The dance floor was completely full for 3 hours straight (with people of all ages — our generation and older folks as well) and everyone had a blast. For those that were less inclined to dance, they loved having a live performance to enjoy. Boogie also learned our first dance song and did an amazing job performing it. And, while our ceremony was offsite, we had them play during the cocktail hour (3 musicians) and they were wonderful. Our more musically-inclined guests were also super impressed with how talented each musician was — even our priest was blown away! We had a few friends follow up with us afterwards for their actual info and we won’t be surprised if they end up booking them for future weddings (fingers crossed so we can enjoy them again)! Overall, I can’t say enough good things. It was a big expense for us but so, so worth it to make it a wonderful celebration!

t the crowd going - from the teenagers to the grandparents. They were respectful of our song preferences and got a great dance party going throughout the night. They also worked with my husband as he sang to me and gave him lessons leading up to the wedding day. Highly recommend using them for your wedding band!

remy, and all, thank you for helping us throw the reception of our dreams last summer! To you engaged couples scouring through online wedding vendor reviews: look no further. Go with Ripcord, you will not regret it.

g." I'm so late in posting a review (10+ months after the wedding), but it's just a testament to how unforgettable Ripcord was. Aside from the high quality of the band's performance, the amazing energy they will bring to your celebration, their massive song selection and variety, and the fact that your dance floor will never be empty, Ripcord is also extremely professional and so easy to work with. My original wedding venue cancelled on me a few months before the date (due to unforeseen construction delays), and the band was so, so helpful in navigating through all the changes that followed. They were also responsive and accommodated my many requests. I can't recommend them more - book them and enjoy your day!

sic. They played for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and I cannot recommend them more highly! They are responsive and booking with them was easy! Hire Ripcord- you won't regret it!!!!

r to booking them, we went and heard them play in Boston. We were blown away with how good they were, and how they managed to turn a relatively quiet bar into one that had everyone up dancing and singing. When planning our wedding, Kevin, our main contact, helped answer any questions we had about music selection and what to expect. The band even learned our first dance song and did an amazing job. During our wedding, people didn't leave the dance floor, and commented later about how much they liked the selection of music. We even had two sets of engaged friends at the wedding ask about getting Ripcord's information so that they could look into booking them as well. Even now that the wedding is over, we still have friends and family commenting about how good Ripcord was. We couldn't be happier with having chosen them, and highly recommend them to anyone else.

to customize our package. The band did a wonderful job learning our first song and their overall playlist set the exact mood we were striving to set on our day. I'd recommend Ripcord to anyone and everyone!

ing and I keep receiving inquiries asking about the band from people of all ages. From the instrumental ceremony music, to the cocktail hour background music, to the reception's "special dances" and dance time where everyone was on their feet, to the after party, I can't say enough good things about the music quality and variety. Every instrument was fabulous and the vocals are too good to believe - book them now before they go worldwide! Back in the day, when my husband and I were married, live music was the only way to go and I hope that tradition is back to stay. Ripcord is a huge positive in selling that initiative! Thank you for being such an important part of our daughter and new son-in-law's wonderful wedding.

the band. However, the band manager Kevin was absolutely horrible to work with. Kevin's communication was poor. He would not reply back in a timely manner and when he did respond he was extremely condescending and rude. He made you feel as though your wedding was a waste of his time and that he wanted you to have no say or involvement.

cated effectively throughout the entire process. We gave them our list of songs/type of music we are into and they nailed it. For weeks following the wedding I had guests complimenting the band and how they couldn’t stop dancing the whole night. Don’t overthink it, these guys rock - book them before someone else does!

t how great they were. Expensive but you definitely get what you pay for. Highly recommend!

ver seen them perform but took their word. And thank god we did. We had Ananda, Jeremy and crew- and they were AMAZING. Super laid back, engaging and killed it the entire time. The dance floor was packed the whole night- and we got endless comments about how good they were from our guests. Having been to a recent other wedding with a different band I noticed it wasn't the amazing music (although thats super important) that made the difference it was how engaging, laid back and down to earth they were with the crowd that kept everyone on the dance floor for the entire night, young and old. They also were amazing for ceremony music ( keys/guitar) , cocktail hour trio killed it and they also provided uplighting for our venue which was exactly what I had told them I wanted and looked great. Kevin was super easy to work with leading up to the wedding and had all the details perfected giving no reason for worry. Can't say enough great things, wish I had another event they could perform at - book them.

mendously professional, responsive, and flexible. Our guests were raving about the band throughout our wedding - and still now every time we talk about the day! We cannot recommend them highly enough!

ght of music that had everyone up and dancing all night. Most of our guests are from the New York City area and they are still raving about the music to this day. We made the best decision choosing Ripcord for our wedding.

g on time and followed our schedule perfectly. People were up dancing before, during, and after dinner. We had an absolutely fantastic time!

ough and through the entertainment. We could not have asked for a more incredible group to spend our evening with.

book them for our wedding. They made the entire night so perfect! Our guests all raved about them. I was blown away by their voices and the energy they brought! 100% want to see them play again!

e helped us pick all the little songs you don't think of when you're planning the wedding, like music for entering the reception, or during the bouquet toss. He offered to have the band learn and perform the songs for our parent dances even though we picked them only a few weeks before the wedding. And we were very happy with the price, even before hearing them play. Ananda and Jeremy have incredible instruments. Some wedding bands "sing" beyonce songs, but Ananda SANG them. Half my wife's bridal party are musical theater professionals, and they were in the front row all night in awe of Ananda and Jeremy's voices. They were also excellent at energizing our guests. Our nearly 200 guests ranged from late teens to octogenarians, and the dance floor was rarely less than half full the entire night. My grandmother became a late night sensation on the dance floor thanks to their energy and clever set-list. They took our suggested songs from their list and built something everyone enjoyed. I am not exaggerating when I say every other person made a point of telling me how impressed they were with the entire band. We decided to go with the 8 piece band, and the trumpet and sax were one of the best additions we could have asked for. Impressed doesn't begin to describe it. We had a tall renovated barn, so it could handle the amount of sound they put out without deafening people. Ananda and Kevin knew how to work the crowd. They were able to call people to the dance floor in respectful and effective ways. They emcee'd our party entrances, and the bouquet and whiskey box tosses. At one point, Ananda spotted my wife in the middle of the dance floor during "shout," and came out with a wireless mic, got the two of us in the middle of a circle of our guests, and had us help her out with a few call and response lyrics. At the end of the night, during an encore of "stand by me," our guests started making a big circle, swaying arm in arm. Ananda and Jeremy went with it, got us into the middle and had our guests sing the chorus to us. They just amplified all the love of our family and friends in the best way. Finally, they let one of our close friends sing with them for our first dance as his wedding gift to us. No rehearsal, just got the key and went for it. It was incredibly special for us, and a real moment of professionalism and class that we appreciated so much. Kevin, Ananda, Jeremy, and the rest of Ripcord made our wedding even more special than we thought it could ever be.

eded to hire them. Every guest at our wedding is still talking about how amazing the band was and people didn't leave the dance floor all night. Kevin is great to work with and always willing to hop on a call to answer any questions. He also doesn't hesitate to give you honest answers to questions, which is appreciated when you're planning a wedding for the first time. Jeremy and Ananda have amazing voices and the band just creates the most fun environment. I can't say enough good things about Ripcord and would recommend then to anyone!

munication to the actual wedding performance, we couldn't thank Ripcord enough. They're patient, willing to learn any songs to make your day special and personalized, and really just so talented. The energy they brought to the crowd was infectious and having them actually dance and party with us made the night!

O'brien from Ripcord was able to arrange a 7 piece band including a saxophonist. We can't say enough good things about them. We are truly thankful for Ripcord's performance and exceptional emcee-ing throughout the night. If you want an absolutely amazing band for your wedding reception, book Ripcord.

ipcord was super easy to work with. Kevin is very responsive and works with you to make sure that everything is seamless on the day of. We had a noise restriction at our venue and were originally very concerned that we would not be able to have amplified music. Kevin worked with us and the venue to find a solution that everyone would be happy with, and on the day of there were absolutely no issues. Monica and Ricky are truly talented and did a fantastic job of keeping everyone engaged and on the dance floor. We were thrilled with Ripcord and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!

dding previously. After doing some additional research, we ended up going with Ripcord, and they truly made our wedding reception unforgettable. We highly recommend the Ananda and Jeremy duo - they are extremely talented! They had the entire dance floor full the entire evening, and our guests could not stop raving about how great the band performed! Kevin was also a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning process. He was extremely responsive and helpful, and he made the wedding planning process go smoothly. It was one of the best decisions we made to hire Ripcord for our wedding day, and we cannot say enough great things!

remony music was absolutely beautiful. Book them quickly before other people discover how awesome they are.

e bands card and told us that they had never heard a wedding band this good was amazing. Truly, it made our wedding night.

s great to work with and everything went smoothly. Ananda and Jeremy were absolutely amazing as singers and emcees, and the rest of the band was awesome as well. We are over 2 months out from our wedding and are still hearing "the band at your wedding was AMAZING!" We could not be happier we chose Ripcord and would definitely recommend them!

t was non-stop fun. Same held true for our own wedding. People we never thought would be on the dance floor were out having a great time. Their playlists suits everyone's taste and we ended up extended an extra half an hour because we didn't want the fun to be over. At one point we were outside and friends came to get us saying that we're missing all of the fun and felt like they were at a concert they were so good and talented. And everyone's comments since said how good the band was. They are extremely organized so once you've hired them, it's one less thing you have to worry about for your planning.