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ncing before, during, and after dinner. We had an absolutely fantastic time!

a more incredible group to spend our evening with.

! 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!

u'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.

bout 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!

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!

ng 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.

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!

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!

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d this good was amazing. Truly, it made our wedding night.

remy 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!

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.

ver and over and over!

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!

ike 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!

elivered 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!

d 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!

nish, selecting songs and instruments for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Highly recommended!!

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!!!

sponded quickly to our calls and emails, making sure all of our questions were answered. Thanks Ripcord for making our wedding SO FUN!

e 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!

ve asked for more!

my lineup, and everyone in the band was very friendly and super talented. Highly reccomend!

y 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.

inal 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.

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.

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!

d created the reception atmosphere we had hoped and dreamed of! Can't thank you guys enough!

edding 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!

ience 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!

cord 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!

ll the music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception and they went beyond all expectation. Absolute BEST wedding band.

d 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!

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!!

very responsive, accommodating, and friendly. Highly recommend!!!

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!

cause 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!

ection 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!

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.

ofessional, 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!

ut 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!!

at my wedding!! Literally better than I could ever imagined it!!

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!

mental 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.

mmunicate 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.

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.

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!

ust 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!

nded 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 :)

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!!

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.

e 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!!!

leading up to the wedding, we had regular check-ins which inspired a lot of confidence - these guys were amazingly organized and great to work with. Then, the night itself - the band was INCREDIBLE. Almost every guest (literally) came up to us to say how amazing their sound was. The band kept everyone dancing - there was not once a miss with a song choice or how they played. I really couldn't believe at first that the reviews were as good as they said - THEY WERE! I would absolutely use Ripcord again if I had the chance. Worth every penny!!

h to people who would love to have people up and dancing the whole time at their reception. We chose to go with the full 8 piece band that included a horns section and it was so worth it! Working with Kevin who headed up the planning with us was simple and easy, he was quick to respond to e-mails and very really ensured we were all on the same page and the end result was perfect! About an two hours into our reception we decided we were having way too much fun already and didn't want the party to stop so we decided to extend another hour with them and were so happy we did. They had our dance floor filled the whole time with almost all of our attendees. Their set lists were perfect and had people of all ages up and dancing. Like I had said we really wanted a great party and Ripcord helped us to deliver, we would absolutely recommend them to everyone!

ple were on the dance floor all night and we loved how hard Ripcord rocked it. They'll work with you and take a few requests / your desire to set a tone, but don't expect to make a playlist for them (it's far, far better to let them gauge the crowd and play their best songs). I'd recommend them in a heartbeat. One suggestion - chat with them on the day of and confirm your plan and details. Although you fill out a detailed form in advance, it's just a good idea to have a face to face conversation to clarify preferences and touch base.

namic and fun performers who put on a high energy show every time. We opted to add some brass (trumpet and saxophone) to the group and were glad we did because it really complemented their base setup well. Of course this was all organized by Kevin and required no extra work on our end. They played an incredible set and had everyone up on the dance floor the entire time dancing their hearts out. They were flexible with some last minute changes to the father/bride + mother/groom dances and did a great job keeping the reception flowing smoothly. Kevin was a pleasure to deal with and kept in constant communication with us as we selected our dance songs + set lineup. I strongly endorse them to anyone looking for a rocking band for any live event, and am happy to answer any questions you might have if you're skeptical. Email me at casey.hingtgen@gmail.com.

ough their great reviews online. Our main contact was Kevin O'Brien, a very nice guy. He was responsive and thorough in answering all of our questions. Kevin isn't just a coordinator, he is actually in the band, so you could tell that he was very busy during wedding season, but he always made himself available for calls - we appreciated his professionalism, knowledge & expertise. We went to a public gig that Ripcord had in Boston before booking them. Kevin explained that we would see a smaller version of the band & they wouldn't be able to play any formal/slower songs in the club. We signed up with them immediately after viewing! You never would have known these guys specialized in weddings, they just came across as a really cool band! We opted for the full 8-piece band, with a jazz trio during cocktail hour and a soloist keyboard player at our ceremony. Our vocalists were Joe Carson & Mia Boostrom, both very talented performers! The whole band was great! We got so many compliments from guests about how amazing the band was. People commented on how impressed they were the band's ability to perform such a wide range of covers (from Frank Sinatra to Avicii) so perfectly. Guests of all ages were dancing and having a great time all night. Our venue has a very strict policy regarding their ending time, but they must have been enjoying the music too ;) because when guests chanted for "one more song" the venue coordinator stretched their rules to allow for an encore! We wish we had a recording of all the music they played at our wedding, they were seriously SO AMAZING!!!! We wish we could give them more than 5 stars on here!

hen I was getting married in Vermont, like she did, I had to have them! They had a great flow and were clearly enjoying themselves as well. Everyone made comments to us how amazing they were. Also during the planning process, Kevin, was extremely responsive and quick to accommodate.

ipcord completely exceeded expectations and helped us have the most fun, entertaining and overall, great wedding! It's been 3 weeks and we are still getting told how great the band was and how much fun our guests had. I'd highly recommend Ripcord to anyone in search of a great band- and at a great price!

to us and we started researching bands from NY, Boston, Philly, and Atlanta. We came across Ripcord online and were awe struck at the number of glowing reviews. We LOVED the sample songs on their website and although we never had the chance to see them perform live, we booked them to come to Bermuda for our wedding. If you are in the same boat and can't make it to see them perform before booking, let me tell you that you are absolutely making the right decision. I can tell you with 100% sincerity that they delivered so far beyond our expectations and they were the hit of our wedding weekend. They played a jazz trio for our rehearsal dinner and then they had a big 9-person band play for our wedding. They absolutely rocked it and every single person was up dancing. Even my 90 year old grandmother. Our biggest focus for the wedding was to have an outstanding band and I can tell you that all of the positive reviews that Ripcord has on their website are spot on. They absolutely made our wedding and people are still raving about them today. They are even playing our friend's upcoming wedding as a result of our wedding. Also, Kevin is amazing to work with. My husband probably spent a good 20 hours on the phone speaking with Kevin throughout the process leading up to our wedding since there was a ton of logistical coordination given our wedding was in Bermuda. Kevin is organized, responsive and incredibly friendly and easy to work with. We'd never hired a band before and he managed the process to a T. Based on our experience, I am honored to add another positive review to assist other couples through the selection process. Book Ripcord now - it will be the easiest and best decision you will make.

we were already receiving compliments. I didn't give them much direction with songs, I simply said "play whatever gets people of all ages on the dance floor" and the dance floor was packed all night. Highly highly recommend, they are worth every penny!

. By the end of the wedding Ripcord had our guests begging for an encore! It was truly a concert! They entertained from start to finish! I honestly would like to attend other weddings that they are playing at because it's guaranteed to be a great time.

and Mia's voice is UNREAL. They are the best band I've ever seen at a wedding and I'm not just saying that because it was my wedding! You will not regret booking them, I promise it will be the best decision you make.

ood." The lead singer...wow does she have a voice! Now the amazing part was, I asked the band if I could play my saxophone with the band on my wedding night (haven't played since HS and took private lessons leading up to wedding) band said of course, and i rocked out with the band on our wedding day!! UNREAL. Of course, no one wants the music to end and of course, we were running behind, and RIPCORD was willing to work with us to extend the time. Now we got married in VT, they are from Boston, they came up to VT NO PROBLEM. I still have guests asking me, "who was your wedding band again..they were SO good."!!! Rock out with RIPCORD.

conversation to the last song Kevin was great. He wants to make sure your day is how you want it. He worked with our wedding venue to make sure the day went smoothly.Kevin helped make our entrance one of a kind and make suggestions about song choices. Every guest I have heard from has raved about how awesome the band was.One guest commented that they have never attended a wedding where all the guest danced all night. Ripcord made our New Years wedding one of the best celebrations I have attended.

During the reception the band kept everyone on their feet from the beginning until the end. Even during the cake cutting ceremony people were starting to dance! They played every genre of music that you could imagine. If you haven't booked them, book them now!! You won't regret it! Thank you Ripcords for making our wedding unforgettable!

ty and professionalism, and everyone was dancing right from the first note. We highly recommend that anyone who wants to throw a good party, hire Ripcord. It is worth every penny!

item we couldn't compromise on was the music. I'm the drummer for a relatively well-known Boston-area band that also plays weddings at the same price point, and my wife is a life-long fan of live music, so while we were confident that Ripcord would deliver, we also know ourselves to be very, very picky about our bands. Ripcord hit it out of the park in every way possible, and the feedback was consistent: as good or better than any wedding band anyone had ever heard, at any price. Kevin was responsive and helpful from day one. The Bruce Springsteen song they learned for our first dance ("If I Should Fall Behind") sounded incredible. They showed up early, and set up efficiently. They were gracious, kind, and obviously enjoyed themselves on stage. I could go on and on and on. The music itself was truly outstanding from both emotional and technical perspectives. From the first quiet tunes to the last rockers of the night, I didn't hear a single misstep; every song was true to its best recorded version, yet the personalities of the individuals in Ripcord still showed through. We'd requested more emphasis on classic rock and older songs than the latest pop hits, and the set list was perfect. Somehow they managed to play all of my father-in-law's favorite songs without us even requesting them (Tom Petty's "American Girl" and AC/DC's "Shook Me All Night Long" among them), and the newer pop they did throw in fit the mood perfectly. I think we had roughly 110 people at the venue at 7:30 when the party started, and I'll bet there were still 70 left at midnight. I've been to more than 50 weddings in the last few years, and I don't think I've ever seen so many people still dancing to the last song. Technically, these guys were flawless. Without exception, the individual musicians are exceptional. The guitar and keys solos were jaw-dropping, and the rhythm section was as tight as any I’ve heard. No one was out to steal the spotlight, and the vocals—so critical in a wedding band, when songs from all different eras, genres, and vocal ranges must be executed by the same singers—sounded great all night. One song flowed into the next with scarcely a moment’s pause, so there was never a break in the dancing; it was the kind of night where no one wanted to leave the dance floor for another drink, because they’d miss the next song. We held our reception in a small music venue, and though a full PA was available, Kevin ran the sound from stage. (An aside- in addition to spending years as a touring musician, I've worked at recording studio, as a freelance engineer, and run sound for countless live shows across many genres… I’ve always protected and trusted my ears.) The sound out front was exceptional: clear, powerful, and loud without being painful at all. No, Ripcord didn’t pay me to write this much… this is really how I feel! I’m trying to think of constructive criticism, and I can’t. Considering how much they’ll bring to your wedding reception, they’re actually relatively reasonably priced… yes, it’s a lot of money, but many lesser bands charge as much, or much more. Book them now. To Ripcord: Thank you. We got married, but you made the party.

their name/details post wedding. We really loved working with Ripcord and maybe enjoyed dancing to them even more!

e gave me contact info for at least 3 couples who they'd worked with recently. I had to make a quick decision, and each of the three people I reached out to wrote me RIGHT back with glowing reviews. One of the brides I talked to said "there are a lot of hard decisions that you have to make when planning your wedding, but this is not one of them. Book this band today and don't look back." Turns out that was awesome advice and I'm passing it along. These guys are super professional, so nice and fun, and played just exactly the type of music we wanted (and I feel like they can play anything). We also added ceremony and cocktail hour music on and that was perfect too. Book this band and you will be very happy with this decision!!!