Ripcord

You will not find a better wedding band than Ripcord - they were the absolute highlight of our entire event, and worth every penny! Ananda is hands down one of the best performers 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.

Our guests couldn't stop raving about Ripcord! We had one guest who regularly staffs weddings who said Ripcord was the best wedding band she's ever heard. They kept the dance floor 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!

We would give Ripcord 100 stars if we could. Kevin, Ananda, Jeremy, and the whole gang were absolutely incredible. Every single one of our wedding guests we talked to mentioned how 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!!!

Ripcord did an amazing job during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They had great energy and did a great job of picking songs with a wide range of guest enjoyed! They brought everyone to the dance floor all night! A guest from our wedding saw them at another wedding the following weekend and was overjoyed!

Ripcord is the best wedding band out there! They played at my sister's wedding several years prior and I knew that I wanted them for mine! I planned the wedding around their availability 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!

Ripcord was such a fun and energetic band!!! They really brought such great energy to our wedding. So many of our guests told us how much fun the band was. Kevin was so helpful in 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!

The Ripcord GB2 band was the best band I have ever heard at a wedding. They had the entire party dancing for over three hours. Their renditions of our selected songs were amazing. 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.

Five stars does not do Ripcord justice. I would give them one million stars if Google would let me. They absolutely made all of our wedding dreams come true. Ripcord performed the 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.

We were lucky enough to secure Ripcord's GB1 band for our August 2021 wedding at Willowdale Estate and OMG they KILLED IT! We had guests say to us "we didn't realize you guys were 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!

We had the BEST time with Ripcord's band Boogie when they performed at our October 2021 wedding reception! By far the number one thing any guest said to us during the reception was “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!

Ripcord (GB2) was an awesome band for our wedding! They were easy to work with leading up to the event and made sure they got the details right. They had great voices and really got 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!

Ripcord is #1. They are consummate professionals, incredible musicians, and throw one hell of a wedding party!! They had people up and dancing all over our venue. Kevin, Ananda, Jeremy, 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.

Ripcord WAS our wedding reception. Our food was great, our space was beautiful, and we looked real good, but the first thing people say about our wedding is, "Your band was amazing." 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!

We hired Ripcord (GF) for our wedding band and people still talk about how great our music was almost a full year later. 100% recommend

Ripcord was the best decision we made when it came to picking our vendors! They are insanely talented, so warm and made our wedding full of life! We had a blast dancing to their music. 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!!!!

Ripcord was recommended to us by two separate people, as we couldn't be happier that we listened to their recommendations and had them play at our wedding this past December. Prior 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.

An absolute highlight of our wedding! Ripcord was everything we hoped for and more. From the start, our main contact, Kevin, was incredibly helpful; offering advice and partnering 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!

Ripcord for your music? SIGN THEM UP NOW!!!! The music at our daughter's wedding last weekend was so fab-u-lous, everyone was dancing all night. Four generations attended this wedding 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.

Ripcord as a band was AMAZING! They had our guests dancing all night and the music selection was phenomenal. I would have given Ripcord 5 stars if my review was only reflective of 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.

Our main goal of our wedding was to keep the dance floor full the entire night.. That is exactly what Ripcord did! Working with the band manager (Kevin) was seamless and he communicated 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!

SO FUN! Ripcord was the perfect band for our wedding and they had every one of our wedding guests on the dance floor. We all had such a blast and our guests are still raving about how great they were. Expensive but you definitely get what you pay for. Highly recommend!

You need to book now. We booked Ripcord after our friends told us they were a must have after seeing at two separate weddings and being unable to book in time for theirs. We had never 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.

We had the BEST experience with Ripcord! Ananda and Jeremy were our singers, and they were so fun and talented. We worked with Kevin throughout our planning process, and he was tremendously 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!

We could not have been more pleased with our band. Kevin was absolutely amazing in the months leading up to the wedding. We went with band number 3 and they performed an amazing night 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.

Ripcord was INCREDIBLE. I am still getting compliments on how great the music was. All of our guests were up and on the dance floor the whole time. Jeremy and Ananda kept everything on time and followed our schedule perfectly. People were up dancing before, during, and after dinner. We had an absolutely fantastic time!

These guys were non-stop the entire night! By the end of the evening, everyone was coming up and telling us how amazing the band way. This band not only played music, they were through and through the entertainment. We could not have asked for a more incredible group to spend our evening with.

Ripcord exceeded all of my expectations! I can’t say enough amazing things about them. Kevin was great to work with- it only took one phone call and a few emails back and forth to 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!

Ripcord absolutely exceeded every expectation we had, despite the high expectations their reputation gave us. Kevin was an incredibly flexible and responsive person to work with. He 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.

If you want your wedding to be a huge dance party, hire Ripcord now!! My husband and I saw them at a friend's wedding a little over a year before our wedding and we knew that we needed 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!

DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER! Entertainment makes a wedding, and Ripcord makes dreams come true! From first reaching out to Kevin and how attentive he was to details, questions and communication 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!

Ripcord did fantastic playing at our wedding reception in early November 2018. We saw them originally play at our friend's wedding in 2016 and knew we wanted them for ours. Kevin 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.

They were amazing - starting from the quote til the end of the wedding night. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing experience working with Ripcord! We had Monica & Ricky perform at our August wedding in Newport, RI and we would highly recommend them! From the very beginning, Ripcord 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!

Ripcord was absolutely amazing - book them immediately! I was originally planning to use a DJ, but my parents suggested a band, and they had seen Ripcord perform live at another wedding 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!

Absolutely amazing, we got so many compliments!! The music absolutely made the wedding, and we are so glad we chose Ripcord. They kept the dancing going all night long, and the ceremony music was absolutely beautiful. Book them quickly before other people discover how awesome they are.

I just wanted to say that the band was beyond any wedding band I have ever seen. They were also just the best people and made our wedding a dream. The number of guests that took the bands card and told us that they had never heard a wedding band this good was amazing. Truly, it made our wedding night.

Hiring Ripcord was a no brainer once we saw them live - we were at their show for about 2 minutes before my husband and I turned to each and said "yup we're getting them". Kevin was 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!

Everyone has their priorities on their preferences for weddings, but this is a decision you WILL NOT REGRET. We had both had been at weddings separately where Ripcord played and it 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.

THE BEST DECISION WE MADE FOR OUR WEDDING! The band made our wedding. They got everyone dances. and even a month later people are still talking about how amazing they are. Loving Ananda - she is just an amazing person!!! Would pick them again over and over and over!

I cannot stress enough how unbelievable Ripcord was at our wedding. The energy and talent that they brought got every single guest out of their seat and onto the dance floor! We are also a little indecisive and ended up changing our first dance about 4 times before the big day. Kevin was so understanding and great to work with. You will not regret picking Ripcord for your wedding!

Ripcord were utterly FANTASTIC. The dance floor was jam-packed the second they started, and we asked them to play longer because no one was ready to stop dancing. Great song selection and great execution. Jason and his crew killed it. Nothing like your average crooning wedding band. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding music they have ever experienced. Also great to work with upfront. Kevin was very responsive and flexible. Thanks again!

Hiring Ripcord was likely the best decision we made for our wedding. They are absolutely fantastic! Kevin was so easy to work with and incredibly helpful leading up to the event. He patiently answered our questions, listened to our ideas, and delivered BIG TIME on our wedding day. Ananda and Jeremy totally brought the house down and kept everyone dancing, and the other musicians were incredible. They were also very well organized and MC'd perfectly. We hoped we were getting a great band with professionals and Ripcord delivered 100%. I highly recommend them!

Booking Ripcord as our wedding band was the BEST decision we made for our wedding! They are extremely talented, fun and could not keep our guests from being on the dance floor for the entire reception! Kevin was extremely easy to work with and always responded to our emails in a timely manner. Jeremy and Ananda, along with the rest of the band, are simply incredible! For our wedding song, we requested one that they hadn't played/known before, but they learned it perfectly to make the moment even more memorable. We still look at their website to find where they're playing publicly so we can see them again!

Ripcord made our wedding...I really mean that. Everyone loved the music and the dance floor was filled all night. We booked the Ananda and Jeremy lineup and their voices and attitudes were so fun and impressive. Kevin helped me from start to finish, selecting songs and instruments for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Highly recommended!!

Ripcord is an AMAZING band – If you are considering a band I highly recommend hiring them for your event. My husband and I saw a different vocal duo sing at a friend’s wedding the summer before and we knew that if we hired a band it had to be Ripcord. While the band was an expensive part of our wedding and our parents thought we were crazy to pay that much, they have not stopped talking about how the band was worth every penny spent! I would not hesitate to hire them again!!!

Ripcord is probably what stood out most about our wedding. They had everyone on the dance floor all night and sounding amazing! Everyone has been asking about them since. Kevin was great to work with during the planning process and always responded quickly to our calls and emails, making sure all of our questions were answered. Thanks Ripcord for making our wedding SO FUN!

Ripcord is without a doubt the best wedding band of all time! We feel so fortunate that they were available for our wedding! Kevin is so easy to work with, very responsive, and incredibly helpful. He helped make our first dance extra special! We are, of course, enormous fans of Ananda and Jeremy - they are so incredibly talented! They are phenomenal singers and performers, and they completely lit up the room with their energy and charisma. Everyone was dancing all night - exactly as we hoped! The band is made up of truly remarkable musicians - their musical talent and passion made our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception absolutely magical. We cannot recommend them highly enough!

AMAZING wedding band! They kept all of our guests-- from 12--80-- on the dance floor all night long! Ripcord was one of our favorite vendors...they really made the wedding. Great song selection, impressive vocals, worked the crowd...couldn't have asked for more!

Wow. These guys were amazing. Right from the start, Kevin was great to work with - friendly, honest, and helpful. The band kept everyone on the dancefloor all night, and everyone kept asking us where we found them. We went with the Ananda/Jeremy lineup, and everyone in the band was very friendly and super talented. Highly reccomend!

Ripcord did an awesome job at our wedding, from musicians during the ceremony and cocktail hour to the reception itself. Friends & family continue to tell us how amazing the band was at our wedding, with a couple even telling us they wished they had booked Ripcord for their wedding since they were so great! Kevin worked with us to customize a few elements to our wedding and the music definitely made the night memorable.

We are excited to provide our review of Ripcord. We had heard rave reviews from family and friends' weddings so had high expectations going into the night. All of these expectations were met, if not exceeded. From initial planning to final details, Kevin was great to work with. The band sounded great, was accommodating with requests and had everyone on the dance floor the entire night.

Do you want a band for your wedding? Book Ripcord. Sure, the details and the decorations made our wedding special but Ripcord turned our wedding up to an 11. From the moment they took the stage through the last song, they had all of our wedding guests up and dancing. Ananda and Jeremy on lead vocals were absolute powerhouses. Their voices with the combined instrumentation from the band made every single song sound amazing. We had three “live request” songs (first dance, father/daughter, mother/son) and they sounded better than the originals! I cannot rave enough about the level of professionalism and talent that Ripcord delivers. While we had little to no requests in terms of a set list, they made sure our one request, the Hava Nagila/Hora, brought down the house. They checked in with me first to see how many people would be lifted in chairs and how long we wanted it to go for. From there, they took the reins and we exploded onto the dance floor. We keep referring to our wedding as a “rager” because of the non-stop dancing and partying that was fueled by Ripcord. Our wedding was an absolute success in large part to this amazing band. Do not look any further than Ripcord when you’re researching wedding bands in the Boston area. You will not be disappointed and your guests will be raving about them all night and into the morning after.

Ripcord was absolutely incredible. Monica and Ricky completely rocked it and I just can't say enough about how much we enjoyed them. So many people told us that the band was amazing and many thought it was the best they ever heard at a wedding. I knew they would be great but, wow, they blew our expectations out of the water. They truly made the night and were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Book them!

We couldn't speak more highly about Ripcord! They were professional, organized and so talented. All of our guests raved about our music and the dance floor was packed from the second they started! Ripcord's song choice and timing was perfect and created the reception atmosphere we had hoped and dreamed of! Can't thank you guys enough!

I first saw Ripcord at a friend's wedding and they were amazing, so when I was planning my wedding I looked them up. Kevin, the band manager, was incredibly kind and helpful on the phone, and when I asked him about what his favorite part of a wedding was, he gushed for about 10 minutes about how amazing it is to be a part of a couple's special day. That sincerity and passion came through in every single aspect of working with Ripcord. Not only did Kevin remember my friend's wedding immediately, he asked if they'd be at our wedding, and when he found they would be, he gave us a discount just because they were excited to get to celebrate with them again. He also helped make sure we'd get the same lineup I'd seen at my friend's wedding (Ananda & Jeremy), and when I threw him a curve ball of asking if the band would learn an original song that I wrote to surprise my husband, he was not only accommodating, he was super excited. SPEAKING of the Ananda and Jeremy lineup...holy smokes. They were INCREDIBLE!! They were so kind and fun and dynamic and SO TALENTED--every single person at our wedding danced for the ENTIRE NIGHT. Grandparents, young cousins, old college friends, EVERYONE. It was unbelievable. They were out of this world with their song choices and energy, they knew how to work the crowd to get people laughing and dancing, they MC'd the full reception flawlessly, and when they played my original song at the end Ananda just make everyone weep with how beautifully she sang it. I cannot say enough about these folks; they are so talented at what they do--both as musicians and as wedding specialists. Worth every penny by a mile. Thank you, Ripcord!

Our band was by far one of the top reasons we had such an amazing wedding. We picked Monica and Jason and they absolutely tore the house down. Kevin was extremely responsive from start to finish and always answered my endless questions with patience and detail. The band was such a big hit at our wedding that toward the end of the night, everyone was trying to jam up as close as they could get to see them and sing along. At one point, it was almost like we were at a concert with everyone getting on the dancefloor and cheering for them! Monica even came onto the dance floor a few times too. They were really engaging with the crowd. We got married three months ago and we still have people mentioning how good our band was to this day. So good in fact, that one of our friends is using Ripcord for their wedding now!

If you want a band that will fit your every need, be nothing but professional, pleasant, and accommodating, and have every one at your wedding asking how far they will travel and where on earth you found them, then this is the band for you! Ripcord was the first vendor we book for our September 2 wedding, over a year in advance, and we could not have been happier. Every single guest was up and dancing, ages 19 to 91! And everyone the next day said that they were the best band they had heard, and that they had sore feet from dancing so long. You don't need to have second thoughts around this one! You cannot make a mistake choosing this band!

Ripcord was the best wedding band we have ever seen. Kevin was responsive and accommodating, the band played energetic, fun, current music that kept all guests dancing all night, and they had no problems taking requests from us. They provided all the music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception and they went beyond all expectation. Absolute BEST wedding band.

Ripcord played our wedding in August 2016, and they were absolutely INCREDIBLE. Booking them to play our wedding was the best decision we could have made. From the very start, working with Kevin to get all of the details arranged was quick and easy, and he was super responsive with his emails and calls. On the day of, we also hired Kevin to bring a PA system to (to our outdoor wedding) to make sure that we could amplify our procession music, our readers, and our live music during the ceremony. Given that our processional music was something unique to us (not Here comes the Bride, etc), Kevin even brought along similar music to play as “mood music” before the ceremony started. As part of their package, the band performed 3 “guaranteed” songs that we could request, which generally are used for the formal dances. The band learned our first dance song, as well as a song that my father had written to play as a surprise (for him) during my dance with him. You can also give Kevin a list of songs you’d like to hear and songs you absolutely do not want to hear and the band was really great at featuring the songs we had hoped to hear (though we missed one because we were taking pictures!). Kevin also created a custom playlist of the songs we definitely wanted to hear to play while the band was taking their breaks. And once the band got going, the dance floor was PACKED for the entire night. Our line-up featured Ananda and Jeremy on vocals and we couldn’t recommend them enough! Ananda and Jeremy have such incredible voices and energy, and Kevin, Jeremy, Tommy, and everyone else in the band are absolutely amazing musicians. Everyone, from our friends and family to our other vendors, couldn’t stop raving about them, and even our photographers said that they were the best wedding band they had ever seen. If you are even remotely interested in featuring Ripcord at your wedding, do yourself a favor and follow them on Facebook right now; They post when they’ll be playing around Boston, and you can go see how incredible they are for yourself. Since our wedding, we’ve gone to see Ripcord play every chance that we can (usually at The Bell In Hand or The Burren), and they’ve been just as fantastic. What originally brought us to Ripcord was that we were looking for a band that could cater to our preferences on a setlist (while I like classic rock and pop music, my husband prefers Soul/R&B/Classic Rock). The setlist Ripcord put together for our wedding was perfect for us. The band has an amazing ability to put just enough of everything in to make for an amazing party! So these gigs are fun for me as they are focused on a more contemporary playlist. This is, by far, the easiest decision you can make for your wedding!

If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. If you are looking for a fantastic wedding band then look no further. Ripcord from the first start was AMAZING to work with. Kevin is so professional, knowledgable and shoots it straight with you. They are totally worth the investment and you'll never ever regret booking them. I just got married two weeks ago and all my guests are still calling and texting about the band. 200 people were dancing all night! It was insanely good. Ananda, Jeremy and Mia were our 3 vocalists and absolutely killed it. They are so fun to work with, and they throw one heck of a dance party! Thank you for absolutely making our MA wedding an absolute show stopping night!!! We love you guys and can't wait to see you again in Boston for a show!!

Absolutely incredible!!! All of our wedding guests and family members are still raving about how amazing Ripcord was. They kept everyone on the dance floor the whole time with a diverse set and great energy. During the whole process, they were very responsive, accommodating, and friendly. Highly recommend!!!

All I've heard since our June 10th wedding is "the band was amazing!!" and "I've never seen so much dancing at a wedding!". Needless to say, Ripcord was just what I needed for a wedding that had everyone up and dacing just as I had hoped. They were professional, fun, and so helpful in the planning process. I would recommend Ripcord to anyone looking to have a fun and entertaining wedding and that want to dance the night away!

We still cannot get over how incredible Ripcord (and Jeremy and Ananda, especially) were at our wedding. We are both musicians and singers and were extremely particular about wedding bands... and even after we booked Ripcord, we were nervous because you never really know what you'll get live. But oh my goodness—they were beyond anything we could have imagined! They kept the party going all night, did a fantastic job MCing the reception, and sounded AMAZING. They are 100% worth it!

Absolutely AMAZING! People are still talking about how awesome the band was (Mia & Joe) at our wedding. During the planning process Kevin was great to work with and quick to get back to me with any questions we had. We gave them very little direction on what/what not to play and they somehow managed to play all of our favorites!! If you are looking for a band that will Lee the dance floor packed all night....Ripcord is definitely it!

Ripcord was AMAZING! They were recommended to us by a friend that saw them perform at another wedding and said they were far and away the best wedding band they’ve seen. With such a glowing recommendation, our bar was quite high and they blew away our expectations. When our friends and family talk about our wedding, almost everyone talks about how the awesome our band was. In addition, Kevin was really easy to work with through the process and the band was super professional on the actual wedding day.

The ABSOLUTE BEST. We were SO lucky to have Ripcord for our wedding. Everyone raved about them, are still raving, and a number of our guests actually booked and tried to book Ripcord for their upcoming weddings on the spot. They were so fun, professional, classy, and the dance floor was packed the entire night. They learned our first dance song and it was beautiful. We had Ananda and Jeremy and they were amazing. Kevin was also awesome to work with leading up to the big day and I knew everything would be in great hands. Truly amazing!

We highly recommend Ripcord!!! All of our guests have been raving about how amazing they were and that they were the best band they've heard! Kevin was very responsive and awesome to work with. He is very detail oriented and everything worked out better than we could have imagined. We decided to have instrumental music during cocktail hour and we're so happy we did! It was perfect for the setting and they sounded amazing. During the reception they had the dance floor filled the whole time with guests of all ages, even my 88 year old uncle was out there! They played such a great variety and adhered to our requests with no problem! We could not be more thrilled we chose Ripcord to play at our wedding!!

Ripcord productions will be the best decision you ever make for your wedding. If you are a person like me who thinks the music sets the tone for any wedding then I promise you will not be disappointed. Monica and her team absolutely killed it at my wedding!! Literally better than I could ever imagined it!!

Wedding guests are still talking about Ripcord over a year after our wedding! They are a truly fantastic wedding band and they are so much fun! We worked with Kevin during the planning process and he was so helpful and responsive. They have a great sound live and really get the party going! They were receptive to our song requests and planned a great set for our wedding night. We had taken dance lessons for our first dance and Kevin worked with us to alter the song live so that it worked with what we had rehearsed for months leading up to the wedding! Ananda is one of the best singers we have ever heard and we were so lucky to have her sing for us. She got down on the dancefloor during certain songs to let us sing along and kept the energy up the whole night! We are so happy with our choice of Ripcord!

Ripcord ROCKED IT at my niece's wedding. Kevin was incredibly nice and accommodating to work with. The band acolades were still coming in two weeks post party! If you want to dance all night long, hire Ripcord!

I’m so excited to get to write about our experience working with Kevin and the entire team at Ripcord. Without Ripcord we wouldn’t have been able to create the range of emotions that truly defined our wedding ceremony and reception - from sentimental and authentic to full out dance party. 1) Communication: Kevin was prompt and responsive during the initial quoting and selection phase. We considered several bands. Our wedding was a destination wedding and we were focused on the band as a top priority. Kevin was patient and had several email exchanges and phone calls to help answer our questions. Kevin took the time to understand what was important to us and tailored a solution that hit those requests. This was the primary reason we selected Ripcord. 2) Ceremony: We used Ripcord for the ceremony music as well. Our vocalist for the ceremony was phenomenal and made all the difference vs recorded music or instrumental only. If you can do this option I highly recommend it. 3) Reception: In short, the band turned it out. They created the most magical first dance by learning and playing our niche song live. We then gave them full control over the evening’s setlist with some top-line direction of the demographics of our guests. They read the crowd throughout the night and the dancing never stopped. You don’t have to worry about a ‘do not play’ list with this crew. And on top of that, you could tell they loved performing together and were having fun, which made our guests have even more fun and the energy stayed high all night. I know that our wedding would not have been the same if we had not had Ripcord there. I hope you have the opportunity to work with them and enjoy the same great experience that we did.

Just amazing! We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Ripcord at our wedding. People cannot stop talking about how awesome the band was! We had Ananda and Jeremy as our leads and they blew everyone away- so talented!

We ended up not choosing Ripcord because they were extremely unprofessional in their communication with us. Firstly, they did not get back to us after our initial inquiry for two weeks, which makes me nervous about how they might continue to communicate leading up to the wedding. Once we told them we had already booked another band, they asked who it was and when we told them, ripcord responded to my email by writing "Yikes!! Good luck." When I responded to them to let them know their email to me was rude and unprofessional, instead of appoligizing and moving on, they continued by saying passive aggressive and negative things about the band we booked (which has 302 five star reviews and has a wonderful relationship with our vendor). Be careful with these guys. Maybe they are great musicians, but I am walking away from my experience with a bad taste in my mouth.

If you're thinking about booking Ripcord for your wedding, DO IT. Kevin is so amazing to work with. Professional, buttoned-up, responsive, and incredibly nice. The music was great and they had all of our guests up and dancing the whole night.

If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would. Best wedding decision we made!! Because of our time frame we booked Ripcord having only read online reviews but we were absolutely blown away when we heard them live! Kevin was so easy to work with while planning our wedding and always easy to reach and quick to answer any questions we had. The whole band did all the thinking for me during our reception, guiding the night along and leaving me to simply enjoy. What a night it was...as soon as the music started the dance floor was FULL. When I say full I mean the floor was quite literally shaking and only my 92 year old grandmother was in her seat. Everyone keeps telling us how much fun our wedding was and how much they loved our band! If you want an awesome wedding you NEED Ripcord, no brainer.

Let me start off with the fact no one could tear me away from the dance floor on my wedding day! We booked the Ananda/Jeremy duo and they were absolutely amazing. Their chemistry between each other and vibe with the crowd was the best I have ever witnessed at a wedding. My primary goal was to have a dance party where everyone would be engaged and having fun. I have been told by numerous people that our wedding was the best they have been to. I can assure you one of the main reasons is because we had Ripcord as our band. Ananda, Jeremy, and Kevin (and the rest of the band) are incredibly talented and phenomenal musicians. Our dance floor was packed all night long and we sang and danced our hearts out. At the end of the night, my voice was raspy and I had salty cheeks from all the dancing. The energy was incredible, the music selection was outstanding, and their professionalism was insurmountable. Major kudos goes out to Kevin O’Brien, who facilitated all communication and was so easy to work with, understanding, and provided encouraging advice throughout the process of choosing our music. Kevin was quick to respond, thorough, and incredibly patient through our procrastination and indecisiveness. To me, choosing music for memories of a lifetime wasn’t easy and his guidance, thoughtfulness, and flexibility ensured trust and confidence in him (and the band). Without a doubt, this is the band to choose! We are from Baltimore and next time we travel to Maine (wedding spot), we are absolutely stopping in Boston area to get down with Ripcord!

AMAZING BAND! if you are looking for a great wedding band who is not your typical, cheesy wedding band, this is your band. My father being a musician, having a great band with talented musicians and a wide ranging song list was an absolute must for us. After looking around for months and months and going to listen to a handful of bands, I was so lucky to have come across Ripcord. From the very start I had a good feeling about the band. Kevin was great to work with and could not have been more accommodating. At the wedding we had the Joe and Mia lineup, and they absolutely nailed it! From the moment the band started playing, everyone, from my younger cousins, to my friends (my husband and I are in our early 30s) to our parents and grandparents, were dancing till the very last song. We didn't want the music to stop! We have been married now for 3 weeks and we are still having friends and family come up to us and say how great the band was. Needless to day, Ripcord is the right choice. Do not hesitate to book them now! They will make your wedding!

Every year our foundation hosts an annual dinner to celebrate the leaders in the communities of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan. This year we wanted to change it up from a formal sit down dinner to a more party atmosphere. Ripcord was recommended by a colleague who attended a wedding they played at. WOW! AMAZING! FUN! are the words all of our guests used to describe the night! The music kept everybody on the dance floor ALL night. By the end of the night NOBODY wanted to leave and if it wasn't for security shutting the music down, we would have stayed all night. Ananda, Jeremy, Kevin, Erika, Brandon, Ryan ALL great musicians and easy to work with! We WILL be using them again and recommend them for any occasion! Thank you RIPCORD for making our event memorable :)

It’s your big day. You have a lot on your plate and a lot to plan. Do yourself a favor and immediately book Ripcord to wipe your wedding worries away: guaranteed. Quite simply stated: Ripcord is the best. It was a pleasure communicating with Kevin during the whole planning process. All wedding requests were perfectly fulfilled. From the gentle guitar during the ceremony to sexy sax during cocktail hour to the bustling band during the reception- everything was professional and done to perfection. So, book today and get ready to dance to the best (wedding) music you have ever heard. Concentrate your energy on tracking down guests who didn’t RSVP- and have the night of your life!!

Truly fantastic band that will be the highlight of your reception. The entire experience was a pleasure. Kevin was easy to work with, responsive to all our questions and just plain nice! We went to see them first play in a Boston night club and had the best time. Our guests raved about them, but they did not need to - it was obvious how great they were since everyone (and I do mean everyone) danced all night. The music was fantastic and the lead singer was outstanding. The music selections pleased all. I highly recommend them and feel confident in saying you will not be disappointed.

Ripcord was absolutely phenomenal at our wedding. Their ability to read the crowd, play amazing music, and keep us on a schedule was absolutely phenomenal. Having a live band made all the difference; they were able to get everyone on the dance floor, put an awesome twist on the music, and keep everyone entertained. Spring for the extra instruments, and you won't be disappointed - the sax and trumpet were phenomenal!!!!! Thank you, Ripcord - I was absolutely blown away by your performance!!!