Royal Dukes Band

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
4.8 out of 5 stars and 306 reviews
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San Antonio, TX
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Marc
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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! 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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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
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner
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Royal Dukes Band received rave reviews for their outstanding performance at weddings. Many guests complimented the band, stating they kept the dance floor lively all night. The band was praised for their talent, energy, and professionalism. Clients appreciated their customization options, ease of collaboration, and exceptional client service, particularly from Marc Anthony, the producer. The band's ability to keep the party going and create a fun atmosphere was highlighted by numerous satisfied customers, making them highly recommended for any event.
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1/24/2022
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 08/05/2022
Wow, thank you William! So happy to hear you liked the songs we played :) We love getting ...
to pick the set list, and really appreciate the trust you put in us on your big day! All the best to you!
AvatarD
3/24/2025
Royal Dukes Band was amazing at my wedding. So many weddings guests kept telling me how fun they were! They kept the dance floor going all night. Very accommodating with my requests of must play songs and worked well with my wedding planner to make sure the day of schedule was great. Super talented musicians!
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AvatarS
1/24/2025
Royal Dukes Band really brought the party with them! I love how many options were available. All the packages were customizable to match our needs. The band's producer, Marc Anthony, was amazing to work with!! He offered advice and even answered questions about the venue, since they had performed there before. The band was easy to work with and has a great client portal to collaborate on. They did a great job getting everyone on the dance floor. Everyone was dancing for the last hours of the event, especially since Royal Dukes worked with us to time their sets at the ideal times to keep the party going. All of our guests told us that the band and food were the best part! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone for any type of event. Additionally, the band members were all professional and kind during their sets and breaks.
AvatarM
7/10/2023
Totally recommend hiring Royal Dukes for your wedding band. They were so much fun & I had so many guests compliment them. :)
AvatarR
5/09/2023
Royal Dukes Band made our wedding such a party. Our guests were dancing the whole night and feeding off of the band's incredible energy. We had the BEST time and it would not have been the same without this band. The entire process was so smooth and stress-free. All of our guests raved about how fun and talented the band was. We are so glad we booked them for our wedding.
AvatarK
5/02/2023
I'm so glad that my husband insisted on a live band and that we found the Royal Dukes! They had awesome energy and it was a totally different vibe than a DJ- our guests loved them. They were easy to work with, transparent, and encourage everyone to come see a live show before you hire them.
AvatarM
10/27/2022
Stop your search now! This is the band you need! I communicated with Marc, who was a blast to work with! I didn’t meet him in person but his energy will get you excited for the wedding day. They provide a wonderful tool to help prepare our expectations and communicate our preferences. We had a six piece band with a saxophone player at my request and they were perfect. The Royal Dukes team provided sound for the ceremony, performed during cocktail hour and the reception and killed it (in the best way). The audio engineers mixed the sound with no issue. Our singers were wonderful and really brought the energy. The lighting, which was included in our package, tied it all together. All of this came at an incredible price for the quality and time they all put in for my wedding. I thank each of you so much for a perfect night.
AvatarA
4/21/2022
Worked with Marc throughout the process of booking Royal Dukes for my wedding and had an absolutely fantastic experience! He was flexible with our meetings to nail down details and had excellent recommendations regarding song choices and flow of the music. He worked with me on adding Ceremony music to our contract and made it an easy addition to our original Reception only package. The Royal Dukes are extraordinary performers and really made the night magical. I would 100% recommend this band, and especially Marc, for any event!
response 08/05/2022
Thank you so much, Alejandra! We love to hear it! It's so important to us that the plannin...
g process leading up to your event, as well as our day of performance feels seamless and smooth :) We really appreciate you leaving this review!
AvatarK
1/08/2022
This band is absolutely rocking! The Royal Dukes Band played our wedding in Boerne, and they did an amazing job! We really enjoyed working with Marc from booking all the way up to the wedding. We loved the band’s planning website that provided all the information we needed and allowed us to post our song selections, wedding timeline, etc. all on a single, organized website. The band was extremely talented and did an amazing job with the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music! We cannot recommend them enough!
response 08/05/2022
Hi Karla! We are so glad you liked our online planning portal and that the communication f...
elt smooth leading up to your wedding! Thanks for booking us for all 3 parts of your wedding :) It was so special to be a part of it!
AvatarM
12/14/2021
This band is absolutely amazing! I truly can't say enough about how good they are. They got even our non-dancers out there dancing and the music was perfect for every age group. I expected a lot, and they were even better than my expectations. We had two wedding guests ask for their information to book for their own private parties! Above and beyond!!
response 08/05/2022
Hey Marianne! Hooray! We love to hear that the "non-dancers" were out on the dance floor! ...
That's truly the highest praise you can give us :) It was so great working with you!
AvatarM
11/10/2020
Royal Dukes did a great job at my wedding! People were on the dance floor the whole night, and they did a great job keeping the vibe upbeat and alive. My now mother in law didn't even realize the band took breaks because they seamlessly handled the transitions, and kept the music flowing. They also allowed us to customize our music to our exact liking for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
AvatarE
10/17/2020
The Royal Dukes Band was fantastic! They were able to curate a beautiful evening for our reception with a wide variety of music. They were there every step of the way for our vision, resulting in such a fun and beautiful celebration!
AvatarM
3/19/2020
WOW! SO much fun! Royal Dukes Band brought the party and kept it going until our exit! Their set list and presence was PERFECT for our crowd and our guests absolutely LOVED them! We are so grateful they were apart of our favorite day!
AvatarV
9/19/2019
The Royal Dukes of San Antonio did an amazing job at our wedding reception. They sounded fantastic, and not just like another wedding band. The singers had amazing voices, and the guitar player was a true musician. They took our suggestions and played for a broad range of music tastes - Hispanic, country, pop, rock..... you name it! Shout out to Marc who was very helpful throughout the planning process!
AvatarK
5/29/2019
Royal Dukes absolutely rocked my wedding!! They brought energy, soul, and raw talent. I highly recommend this bad to anyone who wants to get their guests off their feet and onto the dance floor. Excellent customer service throughout the booking process and leading up to my special day!
AvatarL
5/28/2019
The Royal Dukes Band was everything and more my husband and I dreamed of for our wedding reception! The band played a large selection of music from Rolling on the River, Shania Twain, Michael Jackson, and Bruno Mars plus so much more! Our guests were on the dance floor all night! As an Event Planner + Bride I know all of the stress that comes along with planning a wedding/large scale event, but the band manager made the planning process stress-free! I highly recommend hiring the Royal Dukes Band for your wedding!
AvatarK
5/26/2019
We LOVED the Royal Dukes Band. They put on quite the performance at our wedding and played the perfect mix to get everyone engaged and on the dance floor. Everyone in the band, from the brass players to the guitarists to the vocalists did an outstanding job and were full of life and full of energy. It felt like they were part of the party! Amy was wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding and very responsive to questions and helped in prompting our plans. She thought of things that we didn't even think of! All together, our wedding day went perfectly and many of our guests said the band was the best part! Also- shoutout to Wednesday and Micah for their amazing singing. We highly recommend them!
AvatarL
5/25/2019
WOW!!! I have no words to describe how completely blown away we were by the amazingness of the band. As a destination wedding, we never had a chance to visit their showcase but booked based off of the demos online and the reviews. We heard them for the first time on the wedding day and they sounded absolutely amazing and our dance floor was packed the whole night. The band MCed our entire night and never missed a beat. Every song we wanted was played and played extremely well. Our wedding party decided to coordinate a flash dance and Royal Dukes helped make it happen! All of our guests kept commenting on how beautiful the ceremony guitarist played and sung. I highly recommend that you book Royal Dukes - they will make your event so much fun and one to remember for years to come. Special shoutout to Marc Martinez for helping us coordinate everything.
AvatarL
4/07/2019
We had such a good time with the band! We got on stage with them and had the time of our lives. Music choices were fantastic the entire night. People are still talking about it!
AvatarA
1/18/2019
The Royal Dukes Band was fabulous! Evan was so easy to work with—we didn’t have to worry about anything on the day of. They handled it all! They played all of the music that we love. The guests loved them and we danced all night! Thanks so much!!
response 07/08/2020
Anna! So great to hear from you and thank you for the amazing review. We had the best t...
ime playing for your wedding and we're so glad to hear we could help make everything run so smoothly. It was such a fun party and we loved seeing the dance floor packed. You guys were an awesome crowd and thanks again for having us be a part of such an amazing wedding!
AvatarJ
1/16/2019
The Royal Dukes were amazing!!! We had so much fun at our reception and the band was so talented! They kept the crowd dancing and are truly masters at their craft. They learned a new song for our father-daughter dance that was so sweet and special. We are so thankful they were our band!
response 07/08/2020
Hi Jackie! Thank you so much for the kind words. We had such an blast playing for you an...
d your amazing guests. It was such a fun evening and we are so honored to have been a part of it. Thanks again and we hope you keep in touch!
AvatarC
1/16/2019
The band was fabulous! We chose the 8 person band and danced the night away! Every single performer was excellent! From the cocktail hour music to the full blown party tunes, they were perfect for our wedding reception. Their process leading up to our event was very relaxed/never stressful. They are the best bang for your buck and will make your party fun!! Highly recommend.
response 07/08/2020
Cheryl! Thank you for such kind words! We had such a great time playing for such an amaz...
ing wedding! Thanks again for having us. We loved seeing the packed dance floor!
AvatarC
1/11/2019
BOOK THEM NOW! Do not think any longer. Their pricing + quality of service and execution was absolutely flawless. They made our wedding ceremony and reception so special. Amy (manager + talented singer) was so kind and patient throughout the process. I could not have hoped for it to go any smoother. Amy actually met me for coffee early in the planning process + spent some time on the phone making sure I was comfortable and happy. Her input meant the world to me and I am so fortunate to have Royal Dukes play for my wedding. Everyone was raving about Sam (lead singer) and Chris (lead singer). They are beautiful people and beyond talented musicians. Royal Dukes were beyond my expectations. My heart was so happy at the end of the night. It is everything I could have hoped for and more. BOOK THEM NOW!
response 07/08/2020
Courtney! Thank you so much for such an amazing review! It was such a pleasure getting t...
o play for your wedding and we are so grateful that we could be part of such a special moment! We're so glad you loved working with Amy and the crew and that everyone was raving about Sam and Chris. We loved seeing the packed dance floor. What an amazingly fun wedding!
AvatarJ
1/10/2019
From the first time we saw you play at the Gorgeous Gael, through the months leading up to the day, to our actual wedding day, Jordan was great at communicating. You guys put together a great group to handle the music during our ceremony (violinist), cocktail hour (jazz trio), and reception (6 member band) and you could not have done a better job! Everything sounded amazing and every musician brought their A game. Our guests and us had so much fun thanks to you!
response 07/08/2020
Jonathan! Thank you so much for the amazing review. You were so great to work with and w...
e had such a blast playing for your wedding. What a beautiful wedding and fantastic party! Thanks again for allowing us to be a part of such an special evening. We loved playing for you and your guests!
AvatarE
1/09/2019
SUCH a fun night. The Royal Dukes were so much fun and a great band to dance to. My fiancé and I search around several different bands and Royal Dukes were by far the best. The lead female singer wasn't who we originally selected but I think she was even better than our original choice. Highly recommend
response 07/08/2020
Hi Erica! Thank you for such a great review and for having us be a part of such a special...
evening. We had an absolute blast playing for you guys and loved seeing all the wonderful dancing!
AvatarH
1/02/2019
Everything you want in a wedding band. We went with an 8-piece band with a sound engineer and MC service. The musicians and vocalists are true professionals. They had our entire reception on their feet dancing all night. Plus, they got out on the dance floor themselves and took the party to another level. We worked closely with Marc, the band manager. He was so responsive and accommodating to our requests and in so many words, understood exactly what kind of music and vibe we wanted. Royal Dukes has a band planning page as well, which allowed me to upload my timeline, make special requests, and indicate the type of music we liked. It was very reassuring as a bride who was juggling a lot of responsibilities.
response 08/28/2020
Hi Haley! Thank you so much for the kind words! It was such an amazing experience gettin...
g to play for your wedding! It was an absolutely beautiful evening and we had such a great time playing for you and your amazing guests. Most certainly a night to remember. Thanks again!
AvatarM
12/27/2018
Thank you Royal Dukes Band for making my wedding an event to remember. You guys nailed everything on the day of. The lead singer , Mariselle , is SO talented - she killed it. Thank you guys for such a fun night I will never forget!
response 08/28/2020
Mackenzie! Great to hear from you and thank you so much for such kind words. You had su...
ch an amazing wedding and we had an absolute blast playing for you! It was absolutely a night to remember and we feel so lucky to have been a part of it. Thanks again for having us and the kind words!
AvatarL
12/15/2018
Thank you so much for working with Matt and I! We were extremely impressed with y'all and everyone had a wonderful time at our wedding! Special thanks to Sarah and Joey, who were amazing hosts, and exceeded our expectations for our wedding music. It was very special for them to learn our wedding song so we could dance to it live! I wish we would have had a videographer there to document how epic it was! Thank you so much for helping us make our day perfection!
response 08/28/2020
Lindsey! Thank you so much for the kind words. You had such an amazing wedding and we ha...
d the most incredible time getting to play for you. Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of such a special day. It was such an incredibly fun night and we loved to see such a bumping dance floor! Thanks again!
AvatarA
12/10/2018
This is THE wedding band to book! They are professional and experienced from start to finish. We customized the pieces and musical selection we wanted and everything was perfect. They had the whole reception up and dancing. Everyone who talks to me about that night ALWAYS talks about how amazing the band was.
AvatarK
12/09/2018
Can't recommend Royal Dukes Band enough! They were probably the best decision we made in all of wedding planning. People were dancing from the first song to the last and everyone raved about them to us after the wedding. They couldn't get over how good they were! They played the perfect mix of music that we requested and I even threw in some requests at the reception that they did! The planning process was super easy as well. I would highly recommend them!
response 08/28/2020
Kelly! So great to hear from you and thank you so much for the kind words! You had such ...
a fun wedding and we had an absolute blast getting to play for you. What an amazing party! We loved seeing such a packed dance floor. Thanks again for allowing us to be part of such an amazing and important event!
AvatarL
12/09/2018
Amazing! The quality of the Royal Dukes, paired with their reasonable price, made them an amazing choice for our wedding. We chose the package that included a string quartet, jazz band and a twelve piece band. Every musician did an excellent job. Jon, who coordinated with us, went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we wanted at our wedding. Furthermore, when my husband wanted live music during our dinner service, he worked with us to make that happen at a reasonable cost. Lastly, the band let my husband borrow their guitar and microphone so he could perform a song during our wedding. I highly recommend the Royal Dukes and am so happy that we chose them for our wedding.
response 08/28/2020
Leah! Thank you so much for the kind words and also allowing us to be a part of such an am...
azing day! It was such a beautiful wedding and an amazing party and we feel so lucky to have been a part of it. And it was our honor to have Brian use our gear to perform for you. What an touching moment! Thanks again for having us as your band!
AvatarS
12/08/2018
Royal Dukes were amazing! We loved having them as a part of our day - they kept everyone on the dance floor all night! They were also really easy to work with during the booking and planning process. We liked the flexibility to choose the number of band members and instruments as well. I would definitely recommend them to anyone!
response 08/28/2020
Sarah! Thanks for the amazing kind words and having us be a part of your amazing wedding...
. We had an incredible time playing for you and your guests. It was truly a party to remember! Thank you again for having us as your band!
AvatarM
12/03/2018
The Royal Dukes can do pretty much anything you need. They have been playing for our annual homecoming event for a few years and each year is better than the last. They will work with you so well to get every detail sorted out. If you need a band that can do anything, this is the only choice!
response 08/28/2020
Marley! Thanks for such kind words! We absolutely love getting to work with you and your ...
events are always amazing. We have such a great time playing for you. Thanks again!
AvatarM
12/01/2018
The Royal Dukes Band was referred to me by a friend in Austin, and after watching various videos of the band on YouTube, as well as sending my daughter and her fiancé to watch them at a local show, I was sold! We used one of the guitarists for the ceremony music, then had a jazz trio/quartet for the dinner music and we added in the other band members and vocalists for the reception. I was overwhelmed by the quality of their work during each part of our event. The dance floor was packed all night which is a testimony to their fantastic sound. I can't say enough good things about this band!! At times, I would feel a bit confused about where we were in the planning/process, but Amy always had time to chat and allay my concerns. You will not regret having this band at your next wedding, party or event!!
AvatarM
11/26/2018
Although my husband wanted a simple DJ, my mom and I decided to go with a band. And it was one of the best decisions we made! They made the night so much fun and knew how to keep the party going! We were having trouble finding someone to play the music for the ceremony (just a simple playlist) so we asked them a few weeks before the wedding and they were able to add it to our contract for a very reasonable price! I am so happy with the decision and would recommend this band to anyone! Thank you for everything!!!
AvatarM
11/24/2018
The Royal Dukes were AWESOME. A fun band were at the top of both my and my husband's wish lists for our wedding and they did not disappoint. I danced so hard at our wedding, I think my shoes almost went up in flames. Leading up to the wedding, they got a feel for our likes and dislikes and planned the perfect set list that had the dance floor full all night long. The instrumentalists and singer were on point and made the whole night so fun. They were super organized in the whole planning process and Jon made it super easy to plan our set list for the night. He was super responsive to emails and answered all my (many) questions with a super friendly response. They also provided us with a violinist for our ceremony which was beautiful and MCed the reception as well. I loved this band and would recommend them to anyone who wants a super talented, friendly and fun band to keep you dancing all night.
AvatarD
11/20/2018
These guys rule! We had an incredible experience with them. From the opportunity to go hear them in Austin beforehand, to the booking and preparation process, and of course, the wedding day...they are professionals who know how to do this very well. Here are the two things that I think make them awesome... 1. They make your wedding day amazing. We didn't even think about them once. They had everything prepped and ready to go beforehand and worked directly with our day of coordinator so that we didn't have to give it a single thought. 2. They CRUSH the dancefloor! We heard from our friends over and over again that they danced so hard they were sore the next day. That's success! We pretty much only had one goal for the reception and that was to have a packed dance floor all night and these guys came through in a big way. Incredibly thankful for them and for making our day as awesome as we hoped it would be.
AvatarJ
11/17/2018
RDB couldn’t have been a better band selection for our wedding! From ceremony music, to cocktail hour, to rocking the house at the reception, they delivered in every way! Thanks to all of you for all you did that special evening!
AvatarL
11/16/2018
We booked the phenomenally talented Royal Dukes Band for the rehearsal dinner at our son's wedding weekend. From the moment they took the stage, the Band knew exactly how to create a magical evening: performing just the right songs for our cocktail hour, offering soulful beauty during the dinner portion of our event and, then, blowing everyone away during the real fun of the evening...the dance floor portion of the night. They were lively and entertaining and knew how to perfectly read the crowd, so that each and every guest found themselves singing and/or dancing along.
AvatarA
11/06/2018
The showcase for this band is somewhat misleading since the members fluctuate and they play multiple events on the same dates. We had some problems but in the end it has worked out.
AvatarC
11/04/2018
Created THE BEST PARTY atmosphere. I am still hearing from people weeks later how much they loved the band. Multiple people have told us ours was their favorite wedding, because the band rocked so hard! The music choices were perfect, aligned with the styles we said we liked. The musicians were phenomenal. Top it off with perfect MC services. Thank you Eundo and Royal Dukes Band for making our wedding so spectacular.
AvatarK
11/01/2018
This band is AMAZING!!!! Everyone keeps talking about how great the band was at our wedding. They had everyone out there on the dance floor and they did all the song requests from my guest. We didn't have the final meeting with them though till 3 days before the wedding so I was very worried how things would turn out. However, they did such a great job and I can't thank them enough! Go see them at a showcase!
AvatarJ
10/30/2018
We are so happy we booked the Royal Dukes for our wedding this month!! They are amazing in every aspect. We did tons of research to find the perfect band, and most Dallas bands were double or triple the price of Royal Dukes. We couldn’t believe how affordable they were with their talent! We booked a 9 piece band with Marisela and Quentin as our singers. We also included the lights package, which was so worth it. Make sure to attend the free showcases for the band ahead of time so you can hear them play, hear the different singers and request who you’d like. The band can play ANY style of music!! From country, to salsa, to party music, they can do it all. Evan was so helpful throughout the entire process. We booked the band 18 months before our wedding, so we had many questions along the way, and they were so responsive and easy to communicate with! He always answered our questions so quickly. The online band planning page that they provided was great also! They really took our requests into consideration to make our wedding perfect. We are still getting compliments almost a month after our wedding about how amazing the band was and how much fun everyone had. The dance floor was always full! I can’t recommend Royal Dukes enough. You will not regret it!!!
AvatarK
10/29/2018
Royal Dukes isn't really the name of a specific band...it's a consortium of a lot of musicians. The band you check out at their showcases is not the band you will get. We had horrible communication problems in advance. We were super organized, but they didn't follow our schedule for the night, offer any of the MC duties we had requested. They started sets as everyone was going inside to cut the cake and started a traditional song that needed props without introduction or heads up for us to get ready. They didn't provide canned music in between sets as was requested and they tried to stop playing an hour early. We made a list of songs from their band songs list and maybe three were played through​ out the night. When I asked at a break if Eundo, who was our contact had shared our information they were unaware of any of our notes. We must be the only wedding they've ever messed up, but I feel compelled to share.
response 11/08/2018
Hi Kat, Thank you for your feedback. As you know, the two lead singers who your daughter r...
equested at our showcase were the singers on her event. We also offered MC services, announcing the first dances, cake cutting, and other events specified in your planning page, as well as DJ services on our breaks. With the song where props were needed, we did announce that song at the time designated on the schedule. I'm sorry if the props weren't ready and wish we had been informed so that we could have anticipated the delay - so sorry if that caused a rush. As far as the early end to the night, the planner informed us that the venue's sound curfew was at 9:30pm and asked us to play our last song at 9:25pm. She said this was listed in the contract that your daughter signed with the venue and, while we are very sorry that the night ended earlier than you expected, the band certainly did not want to be responsible for having an event shut down due to noise complaints. This was a surprise for the band as well, and I am really sorry that this happened as I'm sure it was disappointing when you thought the event would go until 10pm. As far as the song list, I know you and your daughter went back and forth on the type of music that should be played. We tried to find a happy balance between the playlist with country music that you had provided with your booking and your daughters request on the night for more pop music. We were truly trying to make everyone happy and I'm sorry if you felt we fell short in this aspect. Best wishes to your daughter in her happy marriage!
AvatarC
10/29/2018
Easy to work with and accommodated all of our special requests. Great vocals and instruments! Everything you need for an energized reception.
AvatarE
10/23/2018
The Royal Dukes Band truly made our wedding one we will never forget!! It honestly felt like we were at a little concert and our guests could not stop raving about the music the whole night! Best decision we made was hiring The Royal Dukes Band!!
AvatarS
10/22/2018
We can't say enough about this band! Communication from the very beginning was excellent. We went to hear them a couple of times and had requests for certain lead singers - all of that was honored and communicated. They simply MADE our reception - so many guests told us how fantastic the band was and wanted to know where we found them etc. A resort guest who happened to be staying there on our wedding weekend found my daughter on FB and said she was getting married in several months and wanted to know who the band was - she could hear them from the pool area. The last thing is - as bands go - they are a bargain!!!
AvatarL
10/22/2018
Royal Dukes band was awesome!!! The dance floor was energized the entire night and they were able to play every song we requested beforehand. They were even willing to learn a song on strings for our ceremony and one for the reception. Eundo, who was our point of contact, was VERY responsive during the planning stages. They had a web page that is dedicated to your wedding where you can review the music selection, overall schedule, and amount due. It made the whole process painless. I would highly recommend!
AvatarB
10/20/2018
This is a fantastic band that will make your evening spectacular. They can read the crowd and keep everyone on the dance floor. Their Emcee service and entertainment is first rate. Choose them, follow their well thought out planning worksheet, enjoy the night of your life. It is THAT easy.
AvatarR
10/20/2018
The Band was perfect. They played the songs we asked for, and more. We couldn't be happier. They gave us great memories and music to dance and celebrate.
AvatarT
10/15/2018
These guys were perfect! I hired them for a corporate event, but they would be just as great at any function!
AvatarL
10/04/2018
The Royal Dukes Band were incredible. I got so many amazing compliments on them during and after the wedding. I would hire them again for any event needing a band in a heartbeat. They were easy to work with, and I they made me feel comfortable and confident with my choice throughout the wedding planning process. Just do yourself a favor and stop looking and book the Royal Dukes.
AvatarG
8/30/2018
The band was probably the vendor we invested the most research and money in selecting for our wedding. And it definitely paid off! Royal Dukes was phenomenal both in the planning process and on the day-of the wedding. They set such a great atmosphere for the event and there were plenty of people on the dance floor all night long. One small critique—our MC was a little too quiet and couldn’t be heard across the room. But other than that, we were so pleased with Royal Dukes and would highly recommend.
AvatarP
8/25/2018
Jordan with The Royal Dukes is about to be married so he gets it! The energy from the band made it that our dance floor was NEVER empty even during band breaks. He took the time to listen to our wants and requests and made our daughter and her husband’s night a night to remember. Our guests are still emailing and texting me about the band/evening! You certainly get more bang for your buck with these guys. We had 10 of them on stage! Highly recommend The Royal Dukes Band! Thanks to all the band members for such a magical evening ❤️
AvatarN
8/23/2018
WONDERFUL!! Everyone loved the band and was dancing the entire time!
AvatarS
8/23/2018
Hiring The Royal Dukes Band was one of the best decisions we made. They helped the night run smoothly by MCing the night, and added a bang to the party afterward by playing spectacularly. They were able to accomodate our requests (either by playing a certain song live or DJing a mix that we made). They played lively music that kept our guests on the floor the whole night. Most importantly, they worked with my Aunt, allowing her to play the violin at the ceremony alongside them. Our guests loved them so much they cheered for an encore... and got one! If that doesn't say it all, I don't know what does.
AvatarE
8/18/2018
Amy worked with us to completely understand the type of music and the energy we wanted for the evening. The flow from happy hour to dinner to dancing was perfect. It is the only reception I have been to where every guest was on the dance floor all night. So much fun! Everyone is still talking about the band. I would do it all over again!!
AvatarE
7/29/2018
We had the most difficult time finding a band that we liked (most had managers that were difficult to work with). Then randomly one night we found the Royal Dukes Band and were floored by their sample music. We reached out to the immediately and couldn't have been more pleased at how professional and easy-going their head musician, Evan, was! He worked with our requests and we could not have been more happy with how it all turned out! We received so many compliments on the band and music from our guests! I would highly recommend Royal Dukes, especially for those that want an easy and honest booking process!
AvatarT
7/12/2018
The band was AMAZING! Our main goal was to get everyone out on the dance floor and by the end of the night even Granny Grace was grooving along with The Royal Dukes. Chris and the crew were awesome at reading the crowd and deciding what should come next. We AND our wedding guests were super impressed with musical talent that night!!
AvatarS
7/11/2018
We had an absolute BLAST with The Royal Dukes Band! They were so easy to work with and they were a crowd pleaser. Our guests literally danced the night away and had to be forced off the dance floor. Their manager Eundo was excellent about specifics and communication and such a pleasure to work with. We had some unique song requests for our ceremony and they fulfilled each and every one. We had the 6-piece band and would definitely work with them again. They play it all and they are SO MUCH FUN!

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