4.9
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High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
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The Royal Dukes Band did an amazing job for our daughter’s wedding. They were professional before, during, and after the event. We highly recommend them for any occasion!
Carol S.
5.0
Wonderful Band! Live music was great at the wedding, very impressed!!!!! They did a great job.
Carrie V.
5.0
Jon
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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!
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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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Instruments
Banjo
Bass
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harmonica
Harp
Keyboard
Mandolin
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Bluegrass
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Country
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EDM
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Hip-Hop
Jazz
Klezmer
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Pop
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Rehearsals & Parties
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The Royal Dukes Band is praised for professional, responsive communication, seamless planning, and versatile offerings from string quartets to full 10‑piece bands. Reviewers say the musicianship and high energy kept the dance floor packed, nailed special songs, and elevated the whole wedding. Many highly recommend them and would hire them again.Review photos
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Rachel D
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5.0
5/22/2022
If you are thinking about possibly hiring this band for your wedding, don't think anymore, JUST HIRE THEM!!! This was the EASIEST, BEST part of wedding planning. They are such prof...
essionals and know exactly what they are doing. They require minimal effort on your end and stay in as much or little communication as you would like. They are extremely professional and fun to work with. They brought the party and the dance floor was PACKED while they played. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them, and our guests have made an effort to tell us how wonderful the band was. Seriously cannot recommend them enough, they are worth every penny!!!
Response from Royal Dukes Band on 08/05/2022
Ahhh thank you SO much for this amazing review, Rachel :) It means so much to us that you ...
trusted us on your big day. We had a great time working with you and playing at your wedding. You and your guests made that dance floor so much fun!
Carol S
5.0
7/16/2026
The Royal Dukes Band did an amazing job for our daughter’s wedding. They were professional before, during, and after the event. We highly recommend them for any occasion!
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Carrie V
5.0
6/17/2025
Wonderful Band! Live music was great at the wedding, very impressed!!!!! They did a great job.
Emily P
5.0
5/13/2025
An Unforgettable Musical Experience
Choosing the Royal Dukes Band for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. From our first interaction, their professionalism and enth...
usiasm were evident. They took the time to understand our musical preferences and crafted a setlist that perfectly matched our vision for the day.
On the wedding day, the band exceeded all expectations. Their energy was infectious, and the dance floor was never empty. Guests of all ages were on their feet, enjoying the diverse mix of songs that spanned genres and eras. The musicianship was top-notch, and the vocalists brought each song to life with passion and precision.
Beyond their musical talent, the Royal Dukes Band's attention to detail and seamless coordination made the entire process stress-free. They ensured that every transition was smooth and that our special moments were highlighted with the perfect soundtrack.
We received countless compliments from our guests, many of whom said it was the best wedding band they'd ever heard. The Royal Dukes Band truly elevated our celebration, and we are so grateful for their contribution to making our day unforgettable.
Claire O
5.0
4/15/2025
Royal Dukes Band was exceptional!! The whole process leading up to the wedding was very organized on the planning page provided. They were very helpful in the answering all my ques...
tions. The night ran smoothly with the timeline and we received many compliments on how amazing the band was!
Judy M
5.0
4/08/2025
I just got married on Saturday, March 22, 2025. I booked The Royal Dukes Band String Quartet for my wedding ceremony, and the Jazz Trio for my cocktail hour. The musicians were ama...
zing!! The music that I requested for them to play turned out so beautifully. I received so many great compliments about the musicians from my friends and family. I highly recommend this band, and I won’t use anyone else. I will definitely book them again in the future.
Jeff M
5.0
2/04/2025
Incredibly fantastic band. They were able to cater to a lot of the songs that weren't on their list of what they typically played and they played them well.
Toni R
5.0
12/26/2024
We cannot say enough amazing things about the Royal Dukes! They absolutely MADE our wedding reception unforgettable. From the very first song to the final encore, they kept the ene...
rgy high and the dance floor packed all night long.
The musicians were phenomenal—the instruments sounded incredible, and every note was flawless. The singers were equally amazing, with powerhouse vocals that brought every song to life. Their setlist was perfectly curated to keep our guests engaged, from classics to modern hits, and they executed every song with so much talent and passion.
We’ve been overwhelmed with compliments since the wedding! Guests were texting us the next day and even approaching us during the night to ask, “Who is this band? They’re incredible!”
If you want a band that will take your celebration to the next level, don’t hesitate to book the Royal Dukes. They truly made our night unforgettable!
Catherine P
5.0
10/27/2024
We used the Royal Dukes for multiple services related to our wedding. They provided a 5 piece band, a cellist for our ceremony, a cellist for our cocktail hour, and microphone serv...
ices for our ceremony. They were great to work with leading up to our event – were quick to respond to any questions we had and happy to explain anything we didn’t have any familiarity with. They did a great job on our event day and everything was seamless. The cellist and band were wonderful and our guests had nothing but great things to say about both. We will absolutely use the Royal Dukes again for our next event!
Gwen M
5.0
10/20/2024
Jon and the Royal Dukes were fantastic to work with! The band was incredible and brought our party to life! They did an amazing job on our special songs and guests were raving abou...
t the band all weekend. Cannot recommend enough!
Courtney B
4.0
9/29/2024
Royal Dukes know how to keep a party going! We hired the 7 piece band with the saxophone for our wedding and it was a huge huge hit. Everyone stayed on the dancefloor and commented...
how it was one of the funnest weddings they had ever been too! All of the musicians were top notch professionals. The booking process was easy and Jon was helpful throughout the planning process. Only 1 star lost due to I constructed my own playlist to be played during cocktail hour and dinner that was not played, and had some specific song requests filled out in our online profile that were not honored throughout the night. However, absolutely did not take away from the vibe or the party, and still would highly recommend!
Elizabeth H
5.0
7/03/2024
Jon from Royal Dukes was responsive, informative and professional from the back on forth regarding our desire to their offers and quotes. Expectations for our wedding reception mu...
sic were set and then I let it go. They were professional and very talented. I received many compliments from our attendees on the music quality.
Paige L
5.0
6/25/2024
Don’t hesitate to book the Royal Dukes for your wedding! We hired the 7 piece band and 3 piece string trio for my daughter’s wedding last weekend in Dallas. Marisela helped us with...
all the details leading up to the event. She is knowledgeable and organized and then to our surprise she sang at the wedding. Such a true talent! The entire band exceeded our expectations and kept the dance floor filled all night. Our guests are still talking about the fabulous band. I highly recommend the Royal Dukes
Matthew V
5.0
6/25/2024
Amazing band! So much talent and energy. They kept the party going till the very end and all our guests loved them! Hardly any work on our end. You can be as involved or uninvolved...
in the music selection as you like.
Sally S
5.0
6/21/2024
Great music - check
Easy to work with - check
Worked the crowd - double check
Great MC - check
Helpful advice - check
Great value - double check
Can't say enough great things about...
our experience from interviewing bands to day of execution. This was a Houston venue. - can't speak to other cities - but hands down an excellent choice. Can't imagine anyone else doing a better job.
Karen M
5.0
6/21/2024
Absolutely superb! Jordan was easy to work with. Gave great tips on scheduling the night to maximize keeping the party going. All night people were seeking me out to tell me how gr...
eat the band was. They made this event. Can't say enough great things about the experience.
Madi R
5.0
5/18/2024
Cannot rave enough about Royal Dukes, from planning, to day of, they made everything so easy and perfect. So responsive to every email and text, making wedding planning so much eas...
ier. All my friends and family had such great things to say. They definitely made our wedding the best party ever.
Gabrielle C
5.0
3/30/2024
Booking Royal Dukes Band for our wedding was the best decision we made! From the ceremony duo to the jazz trio during cocktail hour and the 6-piece band for the reception, they bro...
ught unparalleled energy and talent to every moment. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the incredible performance, especially the saxophone player who stole the show. They seamlessly accommodated our requests, including our special entrance song, and their ability to provide venue lighting and handle all our music needs made planning a breeze. It was seriously such a party thanks to Royal Dukes Band!
Jennifer O
5.0
2/26/2024
Best. Band. EVER!!!!!! From the ceremony sound to the reception performance, every moment was smooth and beautiful. They stepped on the stage and brought the party in every moment!...
Leading up to the event, Eundo was easy to contact and the planning process was smooth & easy to understand. Our guests are still raving about the band and how amazing they were all night long. We cannot recommend them enough!!
Janette H
5.0
2/01/2024
Jon and Royal Dukes Band were fantastic! Jon was easy to work with. Their song list was extensive and had something in just about every genre. They were high energy and had everyon...
e dancing the whole night.
Priscilla P
5.0
1/21/2024
We loved this band. They sounded and looked great. Communication prior to the day and day of was perfect. They were very fairly priced. They couldn't have done a better job.
Rebecca L
5.0
12/28/2023
The Royal Dukes band were fantastic! Everyone commented on how great they were, they brought so much energy and were so flexible with our changing requests. Would 100% use them aga...
in!! Thank you Jordan and the band!
Kyle D
5.0
10/26/2023
Hands down the best band around! From the initial conversation through the big event, everything was perfect. The online portal guides you through the process and makes everythin...
g so easy. The band did an awesome job and everyone is still raving about their performance! Thank you Royal Dukes!!
Emily M
5.0
9/24/2023
The Royal Dukes were amazing! Jordan was great to work with in preparation for our wedding day, and the day of the band really brought the energy. They made our day extra special b...
y learning our first dance, father-daughter, and mother-son songs. Would highly recommend them!
Nikki E
5.0
9/04/2023
The Royal Dukes were amazing and made such an impact at making our wedding full of fun and dancing non-stop! Jordan worked with us every step of the way to understand all of the de...
tails and to make the best decision in what to select from them.
We hired the 10 piece band and it was the best decision - three singers and the horns section! So many guests have commented how amazing the band was. We had about 5 specific song requests outside of special dance (first dance and father & mother) and they nailed those special songs, and then the rest of the night they absolutely kept the party going and kept the guests on the dance floor. The Royal Dukes absolutely made this a perfect and unforgettable night for us and it would NOT have been the same without them! Highly highly recommend and love the Royal Dukes!
Angie R
5.0
6/27/2023
Oh what a night! The Royal Dukes did an awesome job for my daughter's wedding! They kept the party going all night.
elizabeth f
5.0
6/22/2023
We used the Royal Dukes Band for both our daughter's weddings, one in May 2021 and the other in May 2023. They did an excellent job both weddings. I like that I could also book a 3...
-piece string group for the wedding ceremony and a 3 piece jazz group for the cocktail hour for a small additional fee. They have an easy to website to input your wedding timeline. We went to several of their scheduled events where you could hear the different singers so that you could request the two that you liked. Everyone was on the dance floor, they do a great job of reading the room.
T H
5.0
6/05/2023
Could not have been happier with this band. Excellent job. They listen to preferences of the bride and groom. Fun, lively dance music and we could still talk in the room. This ...
was important to us.
Ashley C
5.0
4/08/2023
Working with Royal Dukes was an absolute pleasure! Their communication leading up to the event was great and day of, they just executed everything seamlessly! It was truly a great ...
experience for everyone guests & vendors! I absolutely will work with Jordan and his team again!
Amanda R
2.0
3/07/2023
Great band but they ignored like every song we wanted to hear? Lol all of our friends kept asking us “did you pick these songs” because it was so clear that we didn’t. Honestly a l...
et-down.
Katy H
5.0
1/05/2023
I am so glad we chose the Royal Dukes for our wedding! We were torn between a live band and a DJ, but the band was definitely the right option and the Royal Dukes were the best cho...
ice for the job! Everything leading up to the event was very organized and they were very easy to work with. On the day of our wedding, they were so professional and fun and captured all the different vibes we were going for throughout the evening perfectly! They kept the party going on the dance floor all night long and we had so much fun! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for great entertainment for their wedding!
Emri W
5.0
12/28/2022
Once we attended one of the Royal Dukes Band's convenient monthly showcases, my husband and I knew they were THE band for our wedding. In terms of talent and genre, they offer just...
about everything you could possibly want. The communication is thorough, and your personalized planning site makes logistics and communication easy, and the day-of schedule super clear. We went with a 7-member band for our ~85 person wedding because the entertainment was where we decided to budget our funds, and it was a knockout! All the feedback we got from our wedding attendees included praise for how much fun the band was. We have dreams of throwing another party just to get to see them play again!
Deborah A
5.0
10/20/2022
I have now worked twice with Jon at Royal Dukes Band, first for a ladies' organization dinner dance and recently for my 50th wedding anniversary. The first time a band was hired a...
nd the second event, a DJ was hired. The planning page provided is a great tool to use in planning with RDB - very easy to use and very helpful. Both times the band members and DJ were great to work with and very accommodating to what was desired for the events.
staci b
5.0
10/14/2022
the band was amazing. it was exactly what we asked for and it made the night perfect.
Jesus M
5.0
6/09/2022
Royal Dukes Band were very courteous and diligent since the very beginning. They were punctual, professional and were very attentive to our requests. They played great and sounded ...
even better. Wouldn’t have picked any other band to perform for our wedding.
Response from Royal Dukes Band on 08/05/2022
Hi Jesus! Thank you so much for this review :)
Veronica B
5.0
5/16/2022
This band is top notch. They absolutely made our wedding reception exceptional! Everyone danced the entire time and they are so talented! Leading up to the event , they have very h...
elpful people to plan every little detail. Highly recommend !
Response from Royal Dukes Band on 08/05/2022
Hey Veronica! We love to hear that everybody was up and dancing :) That's always our top p...
riority. Thanks for having us!
Kelly G
5.0
4/13/2022
The Royal Dukes were amazing. We had a 4 piece band for our small wedding and we were really impressed (so were all of our guests). They nailed every song and sounded so good. It w...
as also extremely easy to work with them before-hand and get everything setup just like we needed. We would highly recommend them.
Response from Royal Dukes Band on 08/05/2022
Thank you, Kelly! We are so grateful to have been a part of your big day :)
Liz F
5.0
2/24/2022
Royal Dukes was great to work with and communication leading up to the event with Jon was super easy. They understood the "vibe" we were going for and executed perfectly - our danc...
e floor was busy the whole night! They even let my husband spontaneously hop up with them.
Response from Royal Dukes Band on 08/05/2022
So glad we understood the "vibe"! It's so much fun curating a set around our clients pref...
erences! We loved getting to perform for you and with your husband :) Such an incredible night!
Amanda D
5.0
2/09/2022
The Royal Dukes were AMAZING!!! They kept the party going and the dance floor packed all night long!! They were very helpful in song selections prior to the big day and we received...
numerous compliments on their performance from our guests!! We would gladly book them again for any future event and highly recommend them!!!
Response from Royal Dukes Band on 08/05/2022
Hey Amanda! We love a full dance floor! We wanna thank YOU and your guests for having such...
amazing energy all night long. You made our jobs so fun :) Would love to play at your next party too! All the best to you!
Brooke F
5.0
1/31/2022
At first I thought all the good reviews were too good to be true, but no they really are that good! We have gotten so many compliments on them and they really took our song likes/d...
islikes into consideration. The dance floor was packed the whole night and they did a great job MC-ing and we also used their lighting package. Only wish is that I had them play longer!
Margaret H
5.0
1/29/2022
This was our second time to have them play at a reception and they did another fabulous job. You get so much bang for your buck, plus they’re so easy to work with! I plan to use th...
em for a gala I’m chairing in the fall because of their versatility and professionalism. Five stars!!!
Kate R
5.0
1/20/2022
We had our reception on 11/06/21 at Rockefeller's which is a concert venue, so we knew we needed to have a live band! We went to a showcase and heard the Royal Dukes Band play and ...
knew they were the ones! They kept our guests on the dance floor all night long! They even learned our first dance song for us and were able to perform it live. One of our bridesmaid's moms is a singer, and so during the reception, we asked if she could hop onstage and perform Proud Mary with the band. They agreed, and it was the highlight of our night!! Our guests are still raving about how much fun this band was and what a party our reception was!!! Plus, they are super reasonably priced for the amazing quality! Jon was super responsive via phone and email, and answered all our (many) questions timely and patiently! Cannot recommend the Royal Dukes highly enough!
Mick C
5.0
12/29/2021
Fantastic evening they kept our entire wedding attendees on the floor all night and we’re flexible at the end of the night and let us add time to keep the party going, the band was...
the talk of the wedding following morning an absolute representation of the band and their capabilities!!
Kaelyn C
5.0
12/20/2021
We used the Royal Dukes Band for our wedding in The Woodlands. We attended one of their free showcases in Houston and loved the energy the band brought. We liked them at the showca...
se, but we cannot speak highly enough about how FANTASTIC the band was on our wedding day. Easy to work with leading up to the event and very responsive. The energy, vibe, and overall experience was GREAT. In the 3 weeks since the wedding, we have not stopped receiving compliments from guests. The band was everything we could've hoped for and not to mention a very reasonable price!
Gabriele B
5.0
11/13/2021
From day 1, I knew I wanted to have a live band for my wedding reception. After A LOT of searching for the perfect band, we finally settled on the Royal Dukes. I could not possibly...
be any happier with our decision. Jon was a pleasure to work with, super easy going and accommodating. Our guests absolutely RAVED about how fun our wedding was. We had the String Trio for the ceremony, Jazz Trio for the cocktail hour, and 5-piece band for our reception. All we wanted was for it to be a really fun, fabulous day, and the Royal Dukes made that happen without a doubt. I highly recommend booking for your special day!!!
Hannah V
5.0
7/26/2021
If your goal is to have a packed dance floor, Royal Dukes is the way to go! From our initial inquiry, to the booking and planning, to the big day, Jon was great! They do a great ...
job of interacting with the guests and getting people out on the dance floor. Royal Dukes made our reception so much fun and had our guests talking about how much they had fun weeks later!
Julie V
5.0
7/17/2021
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! This band knows how to bring the party. Our guests are still talking about how fabulous our band was. People never left the dance floor, and even family members t...
hat I have never seen dance were "tearing it up" out there.
It was the wedding reception of a lifetime and a party we will never forget thanks to this INCREDIBLE band!!
Ann L
5.0
5/19/2021
Royal Dukes was so patient and so accommodating when my son's wedding had to be rescheduled 3 times due to covid. And, when the big night final arrived, they kept the dance floor ...
filled with their wide variety and great sound. I highly recommend this band!
Pam B
5.0
5/10/2021
The Royal Dukes Band was AWESOME! We had the string duo at the ceremony, the jazz trio at the happy hour and the 7 piece band at the reception. None of them disappointed. The danc...
e floor was packed from the first song. Couldn't have found a better band! The best money we spent at the wedding. Thanks Royal Dukes Band!
Ryan T
5.0
5/02/2021
The Royal Dukes Band is amazing!!! We are so happy that we decided to go with this band for our wedding ceremony and reception. Every single person in attendance was very impressed...
with how awesome the Royal Dukes Band was! From the music to the vocals, everyone in the band is extremely talented. We also had them MC and that went great, as well. Working with the band to plan the schedule and the music choices was extremely easy. Our assigned webpage that walked us through the process also helped a lot. For what you get with this band, the price is unbeatable. We all had so much fun! Thank you Royal Dukes Band for making such an important night for us go so smoothly!
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