High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
Serving Texas & Oklahoma Statewide
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Marisela
MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (13X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Royal Dukes are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Cheap Trick, Janet Jackson, Jason Mraz, Alicia Keys, 2Pac, and Michael Bublé, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.
Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!
We also offer Photo & Video Packages!
With Lightwave Event Artists, we provide Photography and Videography services that are fully customizable to your needs and style. We make it easy to capture your most precious moments by matching you with the perfect team based on your event, vision, and budget. Select your base package and choose Add-Ons from there to create a bespoke experience. Get in touch with us for a personal consultation! SPECIAL OFFER! Get 10% OFF on select Photo or Video options when you book with Royal Dukes Band & Lightwave Event Artists.
Event Lighting Services
Elevate your event with our full range of customizable lighting options for every occasion. We offer room lighting to highlight your venue, cake lights, elegant uplighting, custom gobos with monograms, images, or designs, and stage and band lighting to keep your guests dancing all night long! Visit our website and make an inquiry to learn more. Plus! Get 10% Off your lighting package when you book multiple lighting services with the band. *T&C's Apply
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Accordion
Bagpipes
Banjo
Bass
Bugle
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harmonica
Harp
Keyboard
Mandolin
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
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Music Genres
Bluegrass
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Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
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Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
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After Party
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0431 reviews
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The Royal Dukes Band received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their exceptional performance at weddings, with guests continuously praising their talent, energy, and ability to keep everyone dancing. Clients appreciated the band's professionalism, communication, and willingness to accommodate special requests. Reviewers highlighted the band's versatility, ranging from cocktail music to energetic dance tunes, and the seamless coordination of additional services like lighting, ceremony music, and photography. The Royal Dukes Band was consistently recommended for being a standout choice in creating an unforgettable and lively wedding atmosphere.- Top reviews
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Meredith R
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5.0
11/13/2022
The band was great! They worked with us to give us the perfect experience for our wedding. We booked ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music with The Royal Dukes and they exceeded our expectations. The band members are very nice and engaging and extremely talented. Highly recommend.
Jessica R
5.0
1/20/2025
The Royal Dukes Band totally nailed it for our wedding in October. We had a six-piece band for cocktail hour, dinner music, and the first 30 minutes of dancing before we switched to a DJ. We received so many compliments all night about how awesome they were. Great emceeing and simply an enjoyable team all around. They also organized our uplighting, ceremony music and microphones, wall monogram, and videographer as well. We were extremely satisfied with all of their services and would highly recommend Royal Dukes Band for your wedding!
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Andrea C
5.0
10/23/2024
I was blown away by how great the band sounded, how professional they all were, and how they made it so easy for me as I planned my own wedding. Highly recommend them - the guests still talk about how great they were!
Richard T
5.0
10/23/2024
Everything from start to finish was superior in all aspects. Working directly with Ben made the experience even better. He clearly articulated all of the finer details and made suggestions to our vision that enhanced the overall experience. The band was incredibly talented and could not have been any more professional. While this was for a 1920's Speakeasy Casino Night, I would recommend The Royal Dukes Band for any occasion. And finally, the photographers that were present for the two-day event were equally professional and knowledgeable. The quality of the photos is superior. We could not be any happier with our decision to have hired this group. We will certainly be doing other events and Royal Dukes will be our very first call.
Hailey B
5.0
9/09/2024
The Royal Dukes were amazing!! They played the best songs, had the crowd dancing all night, and were so friendly throughout the whole process
Grant B
5.0
8/07/2024
Absolutely the best! They put on the best show and were so easy to work with! All of our guests kept mentioning how this was the best wedding band they had EVER seen. 1000% recommended.
Catherine B
5.0
8/04/2024
Holy WOW! Royal Dukes was AMAZING! They were by far the vendor we received the most compliments on from our wedding. We still have guests mentioning how much fun the band was. We were able to see the Royal Dukes at a showcase before we booked, so we knew they would be great, but we were blown away by their performance at our wedding! Our dancefloor was not empty even once while they were performing. No one wanted to leave at the end of the night! My husband and I are so glad we decide to do a private last dance at the end of the night before our exit. It was one of the most memorable moments from the day - having a private performance all to ourselves!
Scotty was absolutely amazing! So talented, fun, and did a great job MC'ing as well. The entire band was full of talent! Marisela, who assisted with all of the planning behind the scenes, was also a joy to work with. She was organized and professional throughout the entire process.
I would highly recommend Royal Duke's and would book them again 100%!
Cassidy O
5.0
6/27/2024
The Royal Dukes Band was phenomenal! I couldn't have asked for a better band to play at our wedding. Everyone came up to me saying how much they enjoyed the music!
Hannah M
5.0
6/08/2024
I mean.... come on. If I could rate this band higher than 5 stars, I WOULD. Ben and his team were INCREDIBLE - from communication, to collaboration with our coordinator, to the day of performance... they were absolute stars.
My family expressed some budget concerns in the very beginning, knowing that hiring a band would be an investment. If this is you, rest assured that Royal Dukes Band is worth every penny. Their people are kind and interactive on the stage. They took every song request and every portion of the reception in stride. They also provided LOVELY, classy dinnertime music for our guests to enjoy while eating. In addition, they incorporated a private last dance for my husband and I to take in the final moments of our wedding reception. Every detail was perfectly executed and the talent of the MC, musicians, and vocalists shined through. We will ALWAYS recommend them!
Katherine C
5.0
5/30/2024
Royal Dukes Band is AMAZING. If you want a great, professional, classy, fun band, hire Royal Dukes! They can do it all. Band, stage, lighting, MC, cocktail music. A one stop shop.
Everyone is still commenting on how great they were at our wedding.
Dana S
5.0
5/27/2024
Royal Dukes provided outstanding entertainment for my daughter’s wedding reception. We had a string trio for out ceremony music and followed up with an 8-piece band for the reception. All musicians were very professional we received so many comments on how great they were. Marisa coordinated our event and was our lead singer. She was so helpful along the way, providing options for music selections which was very much appreciated. You can’t go wrong with Royal Dukes for your event!
Barbara G
5.0
5/25/2024
The Royal Dukes Band did a fantastic job providing the music for our son's wedding at the Gardenia Venue in Valley View, Texas! Marisela was great to work with and helped us from start to finish with the planning. We decided to go with a jazz trio for the cocktail hour and a seven-piece band for the reception. The jazz trio really set the mood for the cocktail hour and the seven-piece party band got everyone out on the dance floor at the reception. The Royal Dukes even arranged for the string duo that provided music for the ceremony. The three different types of live music made the whole wedding a very special experience for everyone! The Royal Dukes also provided the music for our other son's wedding so that says something when you hire a band for a second time. Both times The Royal Dukes came through for us in providing an exceptional music experience!
Emily F
5.0
5/17/2024
WOW!! Scotty and the band were PHENOMENAL! We got a 9 piece band (we really wanted the horns) and boy, did they deliver! At the beginning of the process, we told Ben that our vibes were country music and pop music. We gave some of our favorite songs and artists, and the band delivered! Even if the band didn't know any of the songs by the artists we liked, during their breaks, they curated their iPod playlist based on our likes. We were never not on the dance floor! They really curated the music to our liking, and how the guests were feeling in the moment. We got so many compliments on the music and what a fun time it was. Leading up to the wedding, Ben was quick at replying and answering any and all questions I had (which were a lot). He was kind and informative, and kept us up to date. He even provided an example playlist that Scotty had performed at a previous wedding so that I could get an idea of the songs he would be able to play. Overall, an amazing experience and I cannot recommend Royal Dukes Band and Scotty enough!
Katie N
5.0
5/05/2024
Recently celebrated our wedding with the Royal Dukes Band - cocktail hour, plus 3 sets of music. They had our wedding guests out of their seats and on the dance floor all night. The band was energetic, fun, and played a nice variety of music. They even learned 3 special songs for us which were a big hit. I would highly recommend them for your celebration. We had a lot of compliments from our guests!
Mitchell S
5.0
4/12/2024
Nothing but a great experience with the Royal Dukes Band - First choice for a wedding band!
The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Pricing was transparent, easy booking & planning, great communication, and flexible setup.
The night of our wedding, Marisela (our lead singer and MC) alongside the band absolutely rocked the house. So many compliments from family and friends - RDB really helped set the tone and created a night we will never forget. Thank you Royal Dukes Band!
Adriana S
5.0
4/07/2024
Royal dukes absolutely rocked our reception!! We got the 7 piece band and it was everything we needed. From the beginning they were great to work with, always available to answer questions and sending over very helpful attachments and recommendations, which made the ‘planning’ stage easy! They were very thorough in making sure they had all of the information needed to make the night smooth. They are very talented and had a range of style of music they could play. The one thing to keep in mind- they pair you with your lead singer based on your first conversation when you book and can’t change it afterwards so make sure you have an idea of style of music you want.
William H
5.0
3/27/2024
We had a great experience with Royal Dukes. After seeing them at a friend's wedding and going to multiple showcases, we knew they were the real deal musically. Our guests kept raving about them afterwards and they absolutely understood the assignment. I'd particularly like to mention our saxophonist, Eric. We had requested him specifically, and we received more compliments about his playing than just about any facet of our wedding. They did an awesome job with our first dance songs, brought a super fun energy for 3.5 hours, and threw in lots of special touches that made us feel like they really wanted to go above and beyond. My best man had broken his ankle shortly before the wedding, and was riding a knee scooter. Hearing that lots of speeches (his included) were having a good laugh about it, the band played "Boot Scootin Boogie" and called him out to the dancefloor. Everyone went wild while the band played and he scooted around, and he had a truly awesome time. I was blown away that our band could make such a special moment for him and for us just by reading the room so well. They were easy to work with, accommodated last minute suggestions, played our desired time stamps perfectly, did a bang up job on the hora, and nailed the song selection and performances to the delight of our guests. For this outstanding service, we paid probably 25-50% less than quotes we received from other bands. One of the best decisions we made during the wedding process.
Eunice T. F
5.0
3/06/2024
Royal Dukes Band are outstanding! We saw them perform in a showcase here in San Antonio , and the minute they started playing we decided to book them. So glad we did! Their sound is exceptional. So easy to communicate with, asked our preferences, played our favorite songs. Our daughter’s wedding was last weekend and the dance floor was full ALL NIGHT up to the last song! Our friends and family loved the amazing talent and the range of music they played. From young people to grandparents everyone enjoyed it all. Fantastic vocals , top musicians, range of songs, the best !! We have received so many compliments on the band. You made the celebration a night to remember. We had the 9 piece band and would highly recommend it.
Thank you Royal Dukes Band, you are definitely phenomenal!!!
Caroline N
5.0
1/04/2024
The Royal Dukes absolutely made our wedding reception! Our friends and family are still talking about the band months later.
Arnold A
5.0
1/03/2024
When it comes down to it the Royal Dukes are better than any DJ you will ever have. Their planning process and communication were top-notch. We couldn’t have asked for a better booking experience. I would recommend getting them your set list as early as possible, along with the songs you want for specific dances (first dance, last dance, etc). There were some iPod moments, as highlighted in other reviews, but they were few and far between.
The most fun part, wedding aside, was picking out our musicians from their showcase. If you work with Marc, you’re working with one of the best in the business. The musicians were hard working and went by their set
schedule. We opted for a 6-piece band, and they were absolutely worth it. We are still getting comments on how good the band was. They even let the guitar-playing
groom go up and play some songs with them. As good as the band was, I really want to mention the sound guy. He had the volume just perfect for our venue.
Overall, I would recommend The Royal Dukes for your wedding or corporate event. They are consummate professionals who not only value your time, but your experience as well.
Hayden N
5.0
11/25/2023
Great communication prior to and during the event. Outstanding string quartet for ceremony, trio for cocktail hour and band for the reception. Royal Dukes is well worth it!!
Sami J
5.0
8/29/2023
I am a wedding planner, and I love working with The Royal Dukes! Their processes to get buttoned up before the wedding are extremely organized and I the guests and families have thoroughly enjoyed the performances, as have I! I would highly recommend working with them.
Crystal G
5.0
6/26/2023
As a wedding planner I have to book bands frequently and I always love it when my clients choose Royal Dukes!!! They’re organized, professional ,talented and they keep guests dancing!! I especially love working with Marisela!! Highly recommend RD for you big day! XO, Crystal - Owner FunkyTown Affairs
Vicki R
5.0
6/18/2023
I’ve booked the Royal Dukes Band TWICE-once in 2021 and about two weeks ago, May 2023 - for both my daughter’s weddings! They do an EXCELLENT job! If you book them, just let them do their magic. They read the crowd well and know just what to play to keep everyone dancing! Great job!
Stephanie G
5.0
4/22/2023
Best band around! We were so excited to have a band for our wedding and Scotty and the Royal Dukes Band did not disappoint! They had everyone on the dance floor and kept the party going all night long! They were so great to communicate with throughout our wedding planning process and they truly listened to our music preferences and what we wanted/did not want played at our wedding. It was the best day ever and it wouldn't have been the same without the Royal Dukes Band!
Micaela R
5.0
4/21/2023
The Royal Dukes band is phenomenal and will make your wedding a 10/10 unforgettable experience. I worked with the DFW band, and their band manager is one of the nicest, most organized, and accommodating people I have ever met. Not to mention he’s an amazing musician as well. We asked for a Motown/soul vibe and they picked the perfect band members. I cannot even describe how much fun I had at my wedding. It was absolutely perfect, and I think the Royal Dukes made the reception so classy and fun. I also hired a photographer through them, and he was a pleasure and did an excellent job. The Royal Dukes are some of the most professional, lovely, and talented people I have ever met. Hire them for your wedding! I read so many positive reviews before booking them, and they are all right - they rock!
Olivia M
5.0
4/08/2023
Royal Dukes made our wedding so much fun! They were great to work with leading up to the big day. They responded quick to our emails, had great advice and helped us pick out music. If you want everyone on the dance floor, I would highly recommend Royal Dukes!
Clark D
5.0
3/03/2023
Royal Dukes Band was the first vendor that we hired for our wedding, and did the best job by FAR! They brought amazing energy to the night and got everyone on the dance floor from start to finish. Extremely professional / organized group -- we had several planning calls to make sure everything was perfect. Can accommodate just about any song / genre -- country, rock, alternative, etc.
A steal at twice the price -- would absolutely hire again!
Rebecca K
5.0
1/10/2023
Royal Dukes were incredible in every way at our wedding and we would highly recommend them! The band itself was incredible, we got SO many compliments, including many guests saying Royal Dukes was the best wedding band they had ever heard! Everyone was dancing all night, and I literally did not leave the dance floor! They had such an amazing set list that really captured the vibe we were going for and were able to accommodate our special requests. The planning process was very easy, Ben really took the time to get to know our preferences and answer all of our questions. I think the band is a really good value, it is great how you can pick the number of band members and they are able to bring all the lighting and provide ceremony sound. Highly Recommend!
Meredith F
5.0
11/28/2022
We loved having the Royal Dukes Band at our wedding! Our lead singer was Gordon, and he and the rest of the band were incredible. We're almost six months out, and we're STILL getting compliments on our band and how lively our dance floor was... all thanks to the band! Couldn't recommend Gordon or this band enough!
Christine C
5.0
11/07/2022
The band was absolutely incredible at our wedding reception, and planning was super easy. Evan is very helpful and responsive, and the portal for planning details and payment was very convenient!
Angela B
5.0
10/10/2022
The Royal Dukes Band was amazing! They had the entire place rocking. Our guests couldn't say enough great things about the band. Wish we could do it all over again. I highly recommend them!
Mimosa N
5.0
9/27/2022
I decided to splurge a bit more to hire a band instead of a standard DJ. I found the Royal Dukes band and couldn't have made a better decision. They were amazing and I feel like they went above and beyond my expectations. They knew what they were doing and were extremely reliable. The whole process made me realize how professionals work and know how to ensure the night goes well. They understand weddings! I had specific music style requests and Tom from the Royal Dukes made it happen. The whole planning process was extremely organized. Tom reached out often and made sure we were on the same page. Every detail and expectations were clear. On the day of the wedding, they arrived, were really organized, and set up on time without any issues (that I know of). This was important because, as the bride, there was way too much going on that day but I didn't have to worry about the band. They had everything down so well. Again, Tom, Rod, and the rest of the band are such professionals and all so talented. I loved working with them, and enjoyed listening to them even more! We loved our wedding night and a large part of that credit goes to this band. So happy with Royal Dukes and definitely recommend!
Ashley J
5.0
9/12/2022
The Royal Dukes Band had our wedding guests on their feet all night! Ben was so helpful in the planning and origination process leading up to the wedding, and Trenton (MC) was so engaging with our guests! The band was the talk of the town after our wedding. They were accommodating to what we wanted to hear and read the room on what to play! They are organized, talented, and so much fun to have on your wedding day. I would highly recommend them to anyone! I really appreciate their professionalism, kindness, attentiveness, and pure joy throughout the entire process!
Emily K
5.0
8/15/2022
The Royal Dukes made our reception the party that we hoped for it to be! Ben was great to work with up until day of which is so helpful in the stress of wedding planning. Guests are still talking about how awesome and fun the band was! If you are considering booking with the Royal Dukes- do it!
Avery S
5.0
7/30/2022
Royal Dukes played at our wedding on 7/14/22 and we can't recommend them enough! They had everyone of all ages on the dance floor and were incredibly personable, sweet, and amazing to work with. They nailed our music taste right on the head and kept the energy up the whole time. Live music really made the difference in our reception; if you're looking for something different than a DJ, this is your band!!!
Vendor response 08/05/2022
Hi Avery! We are so glad to hear you had a great experience with our band! We too had an i...
ncredible time working with and performing for you! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Thomas L
5.0
7/24/2022
These folks kicked so much ass!
Booked Royal Dukes for our wedding a few weeks back, and they absolutely crushed it. Heard from a good number of guests about how much they enjoyed the music, but I think the more telling sign was that the dancefloor was only empty during their short breaks - even had grandma out there with her walker.
Amy was awesome to work with and gave up a lot of time to talk through the details to make sure everything was just right. Our venue required moving some equipment for different parts of the wedding, and they didn't even blink handling anything that was thrown their way.
10/10 would book them the next time I need a band!
Vendor response 08/05/2022
Hi Thomas! Yay we LOVE to hear it! Having a full dance floor is always our top priority an...
d we are so grateful to you and your guests (especially grandma) for being so down to party with us! Cheers!
Demeris B
5.0
5/31/2022
SO MUCH ENERGY!! We loved the Royal Dukes, our guests had an absolute blast and wanted them to keep playing through the night - seriously the only complaint I got from my guests is that the band couldn't play forever! So glad we hired them!
Vendor response 08/05/2022
Hey Demeris! SO MUCH FUN! You and your guests made our job so easy. We had such a wonderfu...
l time celebrating you! Thanks for this sweet review :)
Christel M
5.0
5/13/2022
Royal Dukes Band knocked it OUT OF THE PARK!! This was our 2nd Wedding to hire their services. Cool and classy during cocktail and dinner hours of our wedding reception, then brought their crazy fun to the dancefloor ALL NIGHT. Seasoned professionals - knew just what the crowd needed at any time. FABULOUS. SO GREAT - wish we could do it all over again! Thanks Royal Dukes!
Vendor response 08/05/2022
Hi Christel! Wow thank you so much for the continued support of our band. It was an honor ...
working with you again! So happy to hear everybody enjoyed the music all day long. Hope to work together again soon!
MJ L
5.0
4/20/2022
We are so happy we had the Royal Dukes Band play at our wedding. I was worried our guests would be too shy to dance but the band was amazing and kept everyone on their feet! Also, Ben was great to work with during the planning process. We appreciate his responsiveness and accommodating our requests. Highly recommend if you want a night to remember!
Vendor response 08/05/2022
Awww thank you so much MJ! It's always so fun seeing guests that you wouldn't expect out o...
n the dance floor. We loved being a part of your day :) Cheers to you!
Kathy B
5.0
4/11/2022
I love working with TRD! Planning, communication and all around execution is always top-notch. They are also wonderful at making things work when last minute changes come up. TRD is always my first "go-to" for any client because of their work ethic, communication and overall willingness to do what it takes to make the experience perfect. Cheers to a job always well done!
Vendor response 08/05/2022
It's always a pleasure with you Kathy! Thank you so much for the continued support. We hop...
e to work together again soon :)
Kimberly N
5.0
4/05/2022
If you want a wedding where people are on the dance floor the entire time, this is the BAND!
Everyone at our wedding (4/2/2022) was raving about how AMAZING the band was. My parents who HAVE NEVER DANCED BEFORE were on the dance floor and this was the greatest moment my sisters and I have ever seen! I think everyone was shocked!
We had our wedding at Elm Pass Woods where there has never been a large band play there before. Even though the venue is completely outdoors with no set stage, Marc was very easy to work with to make it happen! All our special requests on songs were MET with no question! The owners of Elm Pass Woods are sold on having this band come back for future weddings.
We opted for 7 pieces and it was so worth it! It sounded amazing and the singer even joined us on the dance floor (girl crush!!!). Then there was the song Shout and only those that were there could attest to how the party got real fun during that song...LOLLL!
Thank you so much Royal Dukes Band! You made our wedding AMAZING!!!!! I want to relive that night! What a party! Recommend 10/10!
Cameron W
5.0
2/16/2022
From the showcase where we first heard the Royal Dukes to our wedding day, we could not have asked for a better experience! The team was incredibly easy to work with and made our wedding day amazing! They were such a fun band and we would recommend them to anyone!
Caitlin E
5.0
12/23/2021
Eundo was a great introduction into the team with Royal Dukes Band. He helped us get everything in order along the way. The night of the wedding we had so much fun with Royal Dukes Band and they truly have such a fun presence and a wonderful team. My friends and I went to see the Austin group multiple times before the wedding and we loved Chris' voice and vibe. Eundo helped coordinate having Chris as our lead male vocal and we loved having him and the band at our wedding. HIGHLY recommend!
Jena S
5.0
12/13/2021
The Royal Dukes Band is AMAZING!! We hired them for a virtual holiday party, which they played live over Zoom. They were incredibly professional, worked with us every step of the way to make sure we were satisfied with their final performance, and our employees loved them. We cannot wait to have an in person event in the Dallas area and hire them to play live!
Vendor response 12/14/2021
Thanks for the review Jena! You all were great to work with. I look forward to the next on...
e!
- Ben
Nina V
2.0
11/23/2021
First off, all the musicians are extremely talented. The band was flexible with moving our wedding date due to COVID and had an easy planning portal to input requests. So this review isn’t around a lack of talent.
I didn’t have a wedding planner so I don’t know if this is typical but I would highly encourage setting up a final phone call or requesting to see the set list before the wedding. The songs the band played were not any songs we would have wanted to hear, which was really disappointing to us. They played a lot of oldies and a song by Shania Twain that seemed very random. We asked them to play more contemporary music earlier on once they got going but overall, I was personally not a fan of any songs played. They were not very energetic and not many people were dancing which was one of my biggest fears. We actually decided to cut their last set short and end the wedding early because the songs were that disappointing.
We also had the band set to MC the entire reception and could not find the band when we were supposed to be announced in at dinner instead one of the guests had to stand up and just shout to announce us walking in. How embarrassing!
As a word of advice, definitely ask for a full set list and a final call to make sure you’re happy and know what to expect!
Monique P
5.0
11/11/2021
I cannot say enough good things about the Royal Dukes Band. At the end of the night, we literally could not get people off the dance floor! Coming from a musical family, live music was a must for me at our wedding. We also had their sound and lighting team set up additional things for us around the venue. They did a perfect job, at a great price, and were so professional. I would highly recommend adding their MC package on because our MC was incredible. She kept everything on schedule and let people know what was going on. She also alerted me when toasts were about to start, when they were about to take their scheduled breaks, and made changes on the fly to some of the special requests we had. I always heard Royal Dukes was the best in town, but I am so glad my guests, husband, and I were able to experience it first-hand. People are still talking about how amazing they were! They truly made my day so special.
Zach P
5.0
11/09/2021
I wish I could give them more stars. We had an 8 member band for our 100+ person wedding, and I swear my guests forgot there was a ceremony because they thought they were all at a live concert. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, was dancing. They absolutely brought the house down. I can't thank them enough for their contributions to making our wedding day one of the best days of my life!
Lisa S
5.0
11/09/2021
We loved Royal Dukes at our October 2021 wedding! We used Royal Dukes for our ceremony (pianist), cocktail hour, and reception music (7 piece band), in addition to their audio equipment and emcee services for our reception and we were super happy with how everything turned out! We were able to see them play live a few times at showcases in Dallas, and they sounded just as amazing on the wedding day! Royal Dukes brought such great energy to our wedding and our guests continue to rave about how fun it was to have live music! We are so happy we chose them and feel like they completely elevated our wedding experience! I think we still might go to some showcases just to hear them play again…
Gloria S
5.0
10/11/2021
This band was phenomenal! The question all night long was where did we find this band? Everyone danced all night long. If you are planning a wedding, book this band first, then find your venue! You will not be disappointed.
Maggie B
5.0
9/10/2021
The Royal Dukes are AWESOME! So much fun!! The party never stopped from the moment they began playing till the time they packed up. Evan, the manager, helped me create a perfect timeline for wedding night. The online planning portal allowed me to express my music-style preference, and kept all the details organized in one place. My only slight complaint is limited communication, which I feel is typical of most bands due to their busy schedule.
Haley G
5.0
8/04/2021
Wow! I think every single guest was on the dance floor while Royal Dukes played. The kept the evening energetic and played songs that everyone could dance to. Their planning page made the process leading up to the event easy. We all requested more when they stopped playing. Royal Dukes Band was definitely a highlight to the evening!!
Kate S
3.0
7/20/2021
I wish I could give this band 5 stars, but unfortunately our experience with the band manager, Evan, was awful enough that I can't. Evan called the week of my wedding to go over some details for the night-of. He was quite rude when I asked to know specific songs that the band was playing, telling me this was not feasible. He made me feel dumb for even asking the question and then more frustrated when he suggested I not use the playlist I'd made for the DJ to play during breaks, even though that's one of the suggestions in the contract. Fast forward to the day of the wedding: Evan clearly did not communicate with the band/DJ, as they played the incorrect walkout song for my wedding party, the incorrect song for my husband and his mother's first dance, AND the playlist I made to be played during the band breaks was not used. I'm so disappointed that my wedding day didn't include some of these important songs that I really wanted to hear (such as a song my sorority sisters and I love that we would always play during college). The band itself was fabulous, high energy and engaging and so talented, but if it's important to you that certain songs are played at your wedding, then this is not the band for you.
Katie K
5.0
7/14/2021
Book this band y’all! You won’t be disappointed. The booking manager is so organized and answers any and all questions. The band members themselves were very professional, talented, and sounded amazing! Hard to do when you play a variety of songs and they killed it! If you love live music and hate the thought of a DJ, look no further! We had an 8 person band that included two singers and two horns. Get some horns, they really added dimension to the music. My mom is not a dancer and even she was out on the floor! And yes they will MC everything for you! No worries about a young DJ not being able to pronounce your wedding party’s names. They even have lighting packages to add to the ambience if your venue doesn’t! I need to find an excuse to book them again!
Katie W
5.0
6/14/2021
Royal Dukes was amazing to work with. Evan was on top of any questions the bride and groom had to help make wedding day be exceptional. Day of Band was amazing to work with making it a smooth transition throughout reception events. Would highly recommend for future events.
Amy S
5.0
5/01/2021
I don't even know what to say about Royal Dukes Band... They were incredible. Their planning portal made it so easy for us to update them as we went through the process of selecting our dance songs as they will learn up to 3 songs (1st Dance, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son). We also had them MC our wedding party intro since we had a basketball-themed entrance planned. They totaled nailed it! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how good the band was for the 4 hours we had them booked for our reception. They kept the party going and even entertained my bridesmaids antics, lol. Booking Royal Dukes Band was probably the best money spent from our total budget!
Sam L
5.0
4/20/2021
We had a blast with the Royal dukes band at our wedding!! They got everyone on the dance floor and kept them there all night long! We worked on the planning with Evan beforehand and he was very helpful getting everything coordinated with the band and the cocktail music and the ceremony music that we were wanting done. We had so many people tell us how much they loved the band and the music during our wedding and that it was such a fun time! It was truly an amazing night and it would not have been the same without Royal Dukes help! Thank you so much for everything!
Grant W
5.0
4/18/2021
Writing this on the plane to our honeymoon because we can’t stop raving about how incredible the band was last night. Simply put, we cannot express our gratitude for the Royal Dukes. Gordon was our MC and frontman for the night. He is a KING. GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE. Having this band at your wedding is the best decision you could make for an environment destined for magic. We love you, Royal Dukes!
Christa K
5.0
3/15/2021
This band is EXCELLENT!! We weren’t able to listen to Royal Dukes Band live prior to booking them for our wedding due to COVID19, but they exceeded all of our expectations! We are so happy that we hired them! They are SO talented!!! Jordan was so easy to work with during the booking process and answered all of my questions promptly! We received so many compliments from all of our guests! We were dancing the entire night! We didn’t want the night to end! We highly recommend booking Royal Dukes Band for a memorable and fun wedding!!
Barbara S
5.0
2/27/2021
The Royal Dukes were fabulous! My daughter wanted to dance all night and she did. The music playlist was perfect for the guests.
Madison M
5.0
2/12/2021
If you want a band that will get everyone on the dance floor for hours Royal Dukes is it! Scotty was our main singer and he was great to work with. Prior to the wedding, we worked with Evan who was always available for questions and requests! We had some special music and they were more than accommodating. Thank you Royal Dukes for making our wedding so fun and special.
Ryan B
5.0
12/18/2020
We hired Royal Dukes and made the right decision. Amy was great to work with. Knowledgeable, professional, and relaxed. She was a great MC and brought her years of experience to the table.
The crowd absolutely loved the band. We had that long debate on DJ vs band. The cost always hung us up on the band, but we love the energy a brand can bring. Royal Dukes brought the energy and totally worth the money. I would book them all over again and will tell everyone about them. They're great!
Hadley M
5.0
12/17/2020
Amazing band! Very accommodating and professional. Got the full 9 piece band and they were truly the life of the party and were so kind to us! They were able to play the big band music my husband so desperately wanted.
Only complaint is their sound tech wasn't able to balance the sound for the room as promised and would disappear at times. We had to tell him to lower the sound a couple times. Overall, it was just too loud for the room. Thankfully, most of our wedding guests chose to enjoy the outdoor areas due to the pandemic and beautiful weather so we were grateful people could hear the music so easily outside.
The band itself was fantastic though and was much more enjoyable than simply a DJ. They were able to accommodate our special requests and I was able to surprise my husband with a song later in the evening. My husband was originally going to play a song on their keyboard and serenade me, but that had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. The band is very accommodating and their portal system was super easy to navigate.
Highly recommend.
Rachel M
5.0
12/05/2020
Royal Dukes was INCREDIBLE and by far the best part of the wedding!!! They are so easy to work with. They picked a better music selection than I could have come up with myself. All of our guests were talking about them all night and still are! Truly the most fun I’ve ever had!!!! Royal Dukes is an absolute MUST at your wedding!!! 10/10!!!!!
Brittany D
5.0
11/10/2020
The Royal Dukes Band were so much fun at our wedding reception. Trenton is a great lead and was great at reading the crowd (albeit smaller than originally anticipated due to COVID) and getting everyone amped up. Trish is a powerhouse. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how talented and fun the Royal Dukes Band was. I can't wait to receive our wedding video so we can relive it over and over again.
Evan, the band manager, was fantastic to work with. We hammered out all the details prior to the big day so I had no stress when it came to the band. I would recommend hiring them. Your guests will love them!
Erin J
5.0
11/08/2020
Everyone should book Royal Dukes for their wedding, I do not understand how or why you wouldn’t. Not only do they offer a million different booking options but the talent is absolutely unreal. From the beginning of the wedding day mixing up the officiant, the ceremony vocalists, the cocktail hour jazz trio, and finally the full band at the reception - my guests were blown away every single second. The planning process is unmatched in the wedding industry. The details are always thought out and Eundo & his team made everything run SO smoothly. Our dance floor was NEVER empty and our guests were begging for encore after encore. It is absolutely the setting you want and need for your wedding. It was beyond my wildest dreams.
Favy C
5.0
8/25/2020
The band was excellent! Evan did such a great job with communicating and handled last minute changes/ hiccups so professionally. 10/10 great customer service. Music selection was fantastic. I absolutely recommend them to anyone who is wanting the dance floor packed during the entire event!
Beka L
5.0
8/18/2020
The Royal Dukes absolutely KILLED IT at our wedding reception! They were amazing. Guests keep commenting on how much they loved the band, even days and weeks after the wedding! Evan was absolutely fabulous to work with, too! I would recommend to anyone!
Jessica D
5.0
6/29/2020
We loved them!
The manager was ultra thorough leading up to our wedding last weekend, so we had nothing to worry about on that front and person after person told us how much fun they had in large part because of the band. Thanks y'all!!
Bonnie M
5.0
4/05/2020
Royal Dukes made our wedding reception a memorable event. The dance floor was packed the whole wedding reception. We did splurge and go for the 9-piece band and having the complete brass section. Having the brass section brought a party energy to the event and made the night memorable. Evan, the band manager was quick to respond to questions and worked closely with us to make sure the evening’s music met our expectations. Many of our guests have commented on how good the band was and how fun they made the reception. In fact, several have inquired about using them or their wedding reception.
Karli S
5.0
4/02/2020
I have always loved working with the Royal Dukes. They have a great, flexible pricing structure that allows clients to build their own band, which my brides and grooms always appreciate. They can play such a wide range of musical genres and the dance floor is always packed when they are present!
Kim F
5.0
3/26/2020
My situation was unique in that I had my entertainment handled from my home town area and at the last minute (two weeks out) they pulled out and I had to scramble to get a quartet. I was referred to Royaldukes by a friend who had used them for their son's wedding. Amy worked quickly to get what I needed in a two week crunch and the group was perfect and was able to play the music (all non-traditional wedding but rather pop) that my daughter wanted. Amy took a "panic" situation for me and let me know that all could be handled and very quickly. I would recommend Royaldukes to anyone looking for entertainment for your event!
Cara P
5.0
3/25/2020
The Royal Dukes absolutely made our wedding night. They know what songs to play to throw a party! Marisela and Quinton are amazing lead singers. I highly recommend booking them. Thank you for everything guys!
Marie F
5.0
3/10/2020
Wow! Wow! Wow! The Royal Dukes brought the party! I will forever remember the joy that I felt dancing with my closest friends and family and new husband. Thank you, Royal Dukes, for making this possible. All of the musicians were incredibly talented, full of energy, and happy to be there. They were willing to learn songs for our first dance, mother/groom dance, and father/bride dance. All of my guests said, "Where did you find these guys?!", "This band is incredible!", "I had so much fun dancing!" Even the wedding planner texted me the morning after the wedding complimenting how incredible the band was. Thank you a million times over, Royal Dukes!!!
Claire A
5.0
2/23/2020
We booked Royal Dukes on the recommendation of a friend and were not disappointed! Evan was easy to work with and super responsive. I was thrilled with the flexibility they provided in terms of the size of the band we were wanting and the jazz trio was the perfect addition to cocktail hour. Everybody had a blast the night of!
Terry E
5.0
2/19/2020
Royal Dukes Band played for both of our daughter's weddings and both times they did a wonderful job. They are outstanding musicians and their vocalists are amazing! They played a variety of music and kept us dancing all night! We were so happy with their music and would highly recommend them for your wedding or special event!
Kenna G
5.0
2/17/2020
Royal Dukes Band is the BEST. My best friend had them at her wedding and they were amazing, and then they did not disappoint at my own wedding. They're very easy to work with and give you all the information you could possibly need. The planning tool they give you helped so much. I loved that I could book ceremony, cocktail and reception musicians all through the same vendor, which saved me a lot of money and time. Finally, the musicians who showed up were ROCK STARS. The female vocalist gave me chills, the male vocalist busted out a trumpet, and everyone else was incredibly talented. They made our reception so much fun!