High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
Performing in New Jersey, New York, & throughout New England
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Chris
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
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 Silver Arrows 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 Beyoncé, Camila Cabello, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Lenny Kravitz, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Taylor Swift, and Tony Bennett, 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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Silver Arrow Band is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding entertainment. The band is praised for their exceptional service, professionalism, and ability to create a fun and lively atmosphere. They are commended for learning and performing first dance songs beautifully, as well as keeping the party going all night. Reviewers also appreciate the responsive and helpful communication from Andy throughout the planning process. Overall, Silver Arrow Band is highly recommended for their energetic performances and their ability to make weddings unforgettable.- Top reviews
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Katie M
5.0
10/21/2022
Hands down best wedding band. Working with Liz, musician and producer, to coordinate every detail of our day brought so much ease. The band learned our first dance songs and sang them beautifully. They kept the party going all night! They heard our preferences pre-wedding and made every extra effort to make the day perfect. We also added the jazz trio for our cocktail hour and they were perfection. I could not have asked for anymore and would not change a thing. Thank you so much ❤️ We will remember our wedding forever and the music you provided!
Brittany C
5.0
10/19/2022
Silver Arrow Band was one of the most memorable parts of our wedding and our guests are still raving about our band! Highly recommend Silver Arrow Band
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Allie R
5.0
10/06/2021
We booked Silver Arrow Band for our September wedding and it was the best choice! With only 30 guests, we knew we wanted a live band to create a fun and lively atmosphere. Guests raved about the band; their vocals and overall performance were amazing. At times during the evening, we looked around the room and there wasn’t a single person sitting down — everyone was dancing. We were honored when the band said our party had more energy than some 200-person weddings, and of course we have them to thank for keeping up that energy throughout the whole evening!
We worked with Andy throughout the process, who was incredibly responsive, friendly, and helpful. He understood our needs, answered tons of emails, and helped us figure out the best band size for our wedding. Andy also made it easy for us to choose special songs for our ceremony processionals and first dances, even customizing the tempo for the first dance songs.
Before we found Silver Arrow Band, we had a consultation with a different band that gave us the impression micro-weddings are never as fun and people might leave early. Silver Arrow Band reassured us and provided the exact opposite impression. We are so grateful to Andy and Silver Arrow Band for being excited about the event every step of the way and making our wedding an absolute blast!
response 08/30/2022
Aww Allie, we are so happy to have been a part of your journey together! Thank youfor the ...
kind words and feedback. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Maria T
5.0
9/06/2021
Booking Silver Arrow Band for our wedding (which was actually last night) was one of our best decisions for our special day! We worked directly with Chris leading up to the day in regards to planning, prepping and getting ready for our wedding day- let me tell you that my expectations were exceeded in every way. The guests were raving about how great they were, coming up to us throughout the night and complimenting how great of a sound they had and how amazing the instruments and singers were. They were high energy, and knew exactly how to work the crowd! Thank you so much SAB! You guys truly made our wedding day perfect!
Jillian C
5.0
8/05/2021
We hired Silver Arrow Band for our July 31, 2021 wedding in Killington, VT and it was the best decision we could have made for our wedding. The 7-piece band was incredible! The music was so energetic and fun, we had guests making their way to the dance floor during the cocktail hour jazz set. They read our crowd and the room flawlessly, and the transition between dance sets and band breaks went unnoticed by most of our guests. The dance floor was packed all night and we were so happy to see our guests loving the music. I truly can't write enough great things about SAB and the magic they brought to our wedding. I dream of the day I can hire this band again!
Chris & Lexi D
5.0
6/07/2021
What a great job! We absolutely loved having Silver Arrow Band at our wedding. We went to see them play in NYC before booking them and knew right from the start. The ceremony piano and violin combo was perfect. The cocktail hour was great. The reception was exactly what we wanted. Neither one of us is a huge dancer but we wanted to create a live music atmosphere in our music room that could be heard outside but also be inviting for people to hit the dance floor. The band did exactly that. They played songs we requested, they provided 2 indoor sets and 1 outdoor, an MC and they DJd when they weren't playing.
Outstanding Job!! Highly recommend you hire these guys.
Jillian Q
1.0
10/12/2020
Brides & Grooms - I urge you to read this review before booking Silver Arrow Band for your wedding, as I am ashamed and deeply regretful we booked them for ours. First of all, the band is extremely talented but they lack professionalism and do not care about your special day. Here a few of the bad things that happened:
1) At the end of the ceremony, the pianist was delayed in starting our recessional song. We were just standing up at the altar waiting for the music to start....trust me, this is stressful when you want to rejoice down the aisle with music playing.
2) The band started the cocktail hour music 30mins late - how incredibly awkward to have your cocktail hour start with silence in the background when you’re expecting jazz.
3) I booked 5 hours of continuous music, but the band took a 2 hour break between 6 and 8pm, not playing one live song the whole time. The band was just hanging inside our house - I went inside and asked that they go back out to play but they refused.
4) We requested a specific song to conclude the night, which they played via iPod. We were all doing a singalong, and they pulled the plug on the song right in the middle of it — which seemed out of spite. This moment was truly embarrassing for us.
5) I spent a long time putting together a list of music preferences, which the band essentially ignored. When you ask for rock music and only hear Motown, it’s frustrating.
Our guests noticed how bad the band experience was and it was really embarrassing for us. We love live music so this was beyond disappointing. Highly suggest looking elsewhere for your wedding day music. Thank you.
Katherine H
4.0
11/11/2019
Silver Arrow Band did a beautiful job with the jazz music during cocktail hour as well as our first dance and the father daughter dance. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is that they weren't quite as good/high energy during the open dance sets as I had seen during the previews. If you want a solid live band at a reasonable price, they are an excellent option. If you want your event to be super music focused you may need to spring for one of the more expensive wedding band options.
Vanessa V
5.0
11/03/2019
Just stop what you're doing and book Silver Arrow Band *now*. I always heard that the music really makes a party but that is truly the understatement of the century if you have Silver Arrow at your wedding. They were phenomenal. Everything from the management and details in the booking and lead-up, to the individual musicians they brought, to the songs they learned and how they performed them. There is no way to properly express our gratitude. Our father-daughter dance was a beautiful Billy Joel song. It wasn't on their song list so I assumed they would pipe it in. It wasn't until halfway through the song that my dad turned me and I saw that it was actually the lead singer performing live. Yes, I didn't realize it wasn't Billy Joel. They are that good. We also asked if they could include a fiddler, who was spectacular. Some of my most cherished wedding flashbulb memories have Silver Arrow's score incorporated into them.
Talented, gracious (brides can be *a lot*), and so much fun, Silver Arrow Band was the gold (puns!) standard. Book them.
Molly M
5.0
10/23/2019
If music is in your top 3 wedding priorities then you need to hire Silver Arrow Band. We're Brooklyn based with a CT wedding and knew we wanted an incredible band to hold down the dance floor and we made the best decision. From our first conversation with them to the night before - they were so incredible to work with. Andy took the time to answer all our questions whether they were stupid or complicated and when we didn't work with him directly, their portal is so easy to use. We had a million vendors for our barn venue and they made things so easy to navigate. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting us on not just the music - but the incredible people that make up the band. We had a 7 person band and everyone including our MC (shout out to Emily) was not just insanely talented but a pleasure to spend the night with. They even got my dad to do an air guitar dance which may have been the highlight of my night. We were a bit nervous that we didn't know any of the singers/musicians that we were paired with - even though we went to their showcase twice - and it didn't even matter. They are so skilled you have nothing to worry about. If you want to dance all night and fill your dance floor, then this is the band for you!
Halli K
5.0
10/20/2019
We had seen Silver Arrow Band at friends wedding and immediately thought of them for ours. They turned out to be perfect band for our wedding. First, working with Sarah to plan the entertainment for our wedding was so easy. She was so quick in answering any of my questions and was super easy to talk to. She always made sure to check in with me before any major decision to make sure I was happy. Working was Silver Arrow Band was made even easier with their web based planning page where I could upload the schedule for my wedding day, describe the overall music vibe I was going for, and any songs I wanted or didn't want played. The day of our wedding, the band was better than I could have hoped for. We went for a 7 piece bad and were so glad we did (people loved that there was a saxophone). Marco was a super fun MC, Cola was an amazing vocalists, and the band played all the right music to get people out dancing. The dance floor was packed the entire night and I love how the band interacted with my guests, coming onto the dance floor and getting everyone singing! Everyone came up to me after the wedding to tell me how good the band was. The band made the night! Good music makes all the difference and you will be so happy if you choose Silver Arrow Band for your wedding.
Kristin H
5.0
10/15/2019
Silver Arrow really made our wedding special! We found them after attending one of their showcases and after the first song I was sold. The whole group was so talented across a wide array of styles - and they did a great job helping to shape the exact band we wanted for our day. Working with Dre made the planning process easy, the ceremony music was beautiful, and the songs during the reception brought everyone onto the dance floor! Would highly recommend Silver Arrow!
Michael W
4.0
10/06/2019
The Silver Arrow Band did a great job as our wedding band. Bridget was our MC, and she and the band brought a great energy to the event, on top of being terrific musicians. The communication in the lead up was a little tricky since the coordinator wasn’t a member of the day-of band. But the band was amazing on our wedding day and had everyone up and dancing the whole night! The band also provided ceremony music and a trio for the cocktail hour, both of which were great. All in all, we highly recommend.
Amanda H
5.0
9/12/2019
We just had the Silver Arrow Band play at our wedding and I couldn't be more glad that we did! They were able to set up a string quartet for the ceremony, a jazz trio for cocktail hour and a 13 piece band for the reception. The band really contributed to the entire vibe of the wedding and is the reason everyone was on the dancefloor the whole time!
My dad and brother are also musicians and they were totally fine with them getting up and playing with the band for three songs which was awesome (they let the band know the songs ahead of time, sent them MP3s of what they were going to play and brought their own guitars). Couldn't recommend them more to get the party started!
lee s
5.0
9/03/2019
Probably the most frequent comment we got from our guests was how great the band was. The band was great, and they were very flexibile with our plans. We had a trio play during cocktail hour and then the full band play for a portion of our reception and they did great (including MC duties). Special thanks to Andy who worked behind the scenes to help us plan the event. He was great with communication and organization. Everything went so smoothly on the day of, in large part due to Andy's working with us to prepare all of the details ahead of time. Very reasonably priced band. Highly recommend!
Heather R
5.0
8/22/2019
SAB did a great job at our wedding! The lead singer was amazing - he had everyone out on the dance floor all night. We received so many compliments on the band the next day as well!
Leading up to the wedding, SAB was pretty hand's off (we just filled out an online profile and had one call with their organizer), but this was fine with us. I would definitely recommend them for any event.
Grace A
1.0
8/14/2019
The first issue that we had with SAB had to do with our first dance. Arguably the band’s biggest moment of the night. We had taken months of private dance lessons and were so excited for our choreographed first dance. Weeks ahead of the wedding, I spoke with our band coordinator (who was NOT one of the band members, which I think is part of the issue). I asked her whether the band would feel comfortable playing a shortened version of our first dance song. It was a touch faster than normal, and about 30 seconds at the very end were taken out. Very simple changes. I sent her the audio of the EXACT mp3 we wanted the band to play. Knowing that it was an altered song though, I said that it would absolutely be OK if we just use the recorded version if they were not able to do it exactly as we wanted. She insisted that the band would be more than comfortable playing it exactly, and I trusted her. Sadly, the band did not play the song as they were supposed to. We had memorized every word of the song by this point, from so much practicing, and the singer didn’t even know the words of the song. This made remembering our cues difficult. Then, the band stopped the song WAY too early---- cutting off all of our crescendo, our big final dance moves, and forcing us to end our first dance abruptly in the middle of a random turn. It was a HUGE bummer. It’s been over a month now, and it still puts a pit in my stomach. I’m so disappointed. I wish we would have used a recorded version, or had gone with a band that does NOT put a random group of people together so that I could have spoken with the band directly ahead of time. Furthermore, the band played a lot of music that was poorly received and didn’t get the crowd dancing. Song after song that I'd never heard before in my life. I wanted to ask them several times to start playing the hits, any hits, but rather I decided to just make the best of the day and go with the flow. Toward the end of the night, the band played a recorded song requested by a guest during their break, and allowed the song to play TWICE. Everyone was confused why the same song was being played a second time. I, the bride, finally had to leave the dance floor and walk over to where the band was sitting back and relaxing, and ask them why they were letting the song play over and over. All in all, I regret choosing a band that I couldn’t speak with members of directly ahead of time. I think the concept of SAB is great, but because it makes communication and knowing what you'll get more difficult, I encourage you to be careful!
Ellie M
5.0
8/09/2019
I can’t compliment this band enough! We got married at the Mount Washington hotel and they crushed it! We had a lot of kids and young grandparents- combined with rowdy 30 somethings :) Everyone danced and had fun! They really felt the crowd and had a great and diverse song selection. My old school mom who basically only listens to Mozart was pleased. My NYC friends, who see live music regularly, were pleased. Everyone was happy, and it really helped make the day perfect. Also a great group to work with. Thank you!!!
Kate S
5.0
7/28/2019
Our wedding was such a fun party and we really attribute so much of that to Silver Arrow Band!
From beginning to end they were so organized and on top of the details - they even have a portal where you can log in anytime and make updates to your wedding details. Email correspondence was always quickly replied to and a phone call before the wedding made sure everyone was on the same page.
We had some pretty specific feedback about music selections and they were so accommodating on what we wanted (and didn’t want) to hear on our day.
The band itself was so good - they had our guests dancing all night long and even chanting ‘one more song’ at the very end of the night. No one wanted them to stop playing. Their energy and the quality of the musicians and vocalists was just beyond our expectations.
We couldn’t have asked for better - thank you Silver Arrow Band!
D L
1.0
7/25/2019
This review is for the Albany New York region.
Our band coordinator for Silver Arrow Band was Andrae Surgick. We booked 1.5 years in advance. We were under the impression that the musicians on their online videos would be playing at our wedding. This was not the case. After we booked he sent us an email stating that we needed to pick our musicians ASAP as many of them were booking out from other weddings. This included all the musicians on their video- aka the best musicians. We were not made aware anytime prior to booking that the musicians were a first come first serve basis. While the musicians we ultimately chose were talented, just be aware that you cannot reliably use their videos as a reference for what you will get as ours was definitely different.
Andrae had a very dismissive nature. All communication was limited to emails which would have been fine if we received clear and fast responses. He was very nonchalant and kept dismissing our concerns. He constantly stated that it would be fine and that they’ve done this a million times in the past and that “it’s going to be a crazy party.” His emails clearly showed that we were not a priority. It got to the point where we wanted to cancel our contract however couldn’t book another band on our day. Closer the the wedding day I called him and asked if we could meet in person to finalize our plans and unanswered questions. He told me that he didn’t have time to meet because he was planning 6 other weddings for that day. For 5 grand, I did not want to hear that he had no time for me. He started getting defensive saying that he has a family to take care of, a second job at the hospital and was trying to place guilt on me for even asking to meet up. Completely unprofessional.
Here are examples of things at our wedding that we were unpleased about
1. He told us to submit our song list which my wife and I spent many hours making. Only about 5-6 songs that we requested were played.
2. We Requested the band to play the original for our first dance rather than live since we felt it would be difficult to mimic. He said that it was fine and that the band can easily learn it. Their live rendition was completely different then the original.
3. I asked Andrae if the band needed to come earlier to do a sound check because our ceremony was right next to the reception. He said there was no need for a sound check and once again “it’ll be fine”. During the bands break, there was something wrong with the speakers when played off the laptop, the volume was very low. I asked if they could fix this as it severely killed the dancing atmosphere. They didn’t know what was wrong with it. A sound check should have been done. Wasn’t the end of the world but again, expected more from a professional group.
Overall I will say that the musicians themselves were very pleasant and talented. Our guests did dance a lot so were were pleased with that. However the experience prior to our wedding day was absolutely awful with Andrae. So much unnecessary stress and frustration. He lacks leadership and the organizational skills required in a wedding business. For the money we paid there are dozens of other bands in the area that will deliver high quality services. Unless there is a change in management in the Albany region I would be extremely hesitant to book in that area with Silver Arrow. As I said earlier, if you are in a different region, I have heard wonderful things so do not rule them out completely.
response 07/25/2019
Hi Dan,
Thank you for your feedback. As always, we are constantly trying to improve our s...
ervice and hope that we have since your wedding. I'm a little surprised to see this review left two years after the event. We obviously could have tried to address this had we known you had concerns leading up to the event, on the day, or even the month after. Our band is customizable, with a variety of lead singers and musical styles to fit your interests, which is part of why we encourage our clients to attend a showcase as I did with you and Kathryn. I thought this was clear through our conversations about choosing your musicians, but I am sorry if you had any other impression. I am so glad you ended up loving the singers chosen for your event, though! I'd like to point out that we did speak on the phone and on FaceTime leading up to your event, but I'm sorry that you felt my email responses were not timely enough. I do always try to respond within 24-48 hours but this can be delayed over weekends while I'm on events, so I do apologize for that. I'm also sorry for any misunderstanding you had about the playlist. Typically, we ask our couples to send a list of 5-10 songs or artists they like or don't and we base our set list off of those, trying to fit in or learn as many requests as we can. There were 64 songs requested on your planning page, which is many more than we can get through on a standard event, but we did try to fit in several songs from these requests and our entire setlist for the night was based on the styles you requested. As far as the first dance song, most of our couples prefer it to be played live, so I wish I had known how strongly you felt about this–we would have been more than happy to play it on the iPod, so I'm sorry that I didn't fully grasp your wishes. The speaker volume on breaks was an unfortunate technical issue. I'm terribly sorry that the break music wasn't as loud as you would have liked and that it affected your feelings about the night. I do appreciate your complements about the band and I'm so glad your guests enjoyed themselves so much and I hope you were able to as well! A full and fun dance floor is always our goal, so I'm really happy that we at least achieved that for you. All our best to you and Kathryn!
Melissa M
5.0
7/11/2019
This band is truly AMAZING!!! To start, the entire planning process was made super easy. They use an online planning page where you can personally fill in any and all details needed to make your day exactly how you want it. Not only that but they are highly responsive. I was always able to get in touch with them when I had questions or changes and they got back to me right away! The day of our wedding it POURED and we had an outdoor tent wedding. The band was so accommodating and helped us come up with a perfect rain plan so they could still play and our guests could dance the night away. Lastly, they are extremely talented!! Everyone kept talking about how great they were and people were up and dancing all night long. HIGHLY recommend this band!!! They are awesome!
Jing L
5.0
6/30/2019
Silver Arrow Band was amazing! They were easy to work with and were on top of everything throughout the process. We wanted fun top 40 type music that people could dance to and they were perfect! Everyone at the wedding loved them and people were on the dance floor all night because of their great music.
We will definitely be recommending them to all our friends and family!
Bridgette C
5.0
6/10/2019
Silver Arrow Band rocked at our wedding! Everyone was dancing all night long and they were great to work with. Use them for your wedding!
Andrew S
5.0
2/18/2019
We had an excellent experience with The Silver Arrow Band. We first learned of them from one of The Knot's email blasts. The band (consortium of musicians) performs a showcase at a bar to show you how well they perform. After seeing them twice, we were very confident in their abilities.
They were very upfront when we started talking pricing and number of musicians we could utilize. They offered an affordable rate that included music during our Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception.
After contracting them, our primary contact Thai was very helpful. They ask you to fill out a sheet with all your musical tastes, details of the wedding, names/pronunciation of bridal party, etc. They'll respond to any of your questions as you fill in the worksheet. They also use all your input to assemble the right band for you. We then had an hour phone call the week leading up to the wedding to re-confirm all details and describe our musical expectations. Thai was very thorough while reviewing the details.
Our band was clearly filled with talented individuals; their voices and instruments sounded superb. Additionally, they were able to sing all the songs and genres we wanted to hear per our worksheet. They even performed a comedic version of one song per our request.
They kept the night moving exceptionally well. We were able to speak with them during the evening to ensure we were on the same page, announcements were made to our liking, etc. To those ends, they were able to MC the speeches and dances as well as intersperse their sets during meal time. They easily got everyone on the dance floor for the last hour and a half of the evening. Everyone was signing along, dancing, sweating.
Essentially, everything we wanted in our music. Highly recommend!!!
WILLIAM G
5.0
1/09/2019
Our band of choice for our NYE Wedding - literally amazing! Dance floor was packed the whole time, a HUGE contributor in making this the best day of our lives - thank you to Melissa, Aaron and the band!
Roseann H
5.0
12/28/2018
The Silver Arrow Band played at my daughter’s wedding early December. From the Ceremony to the cocktail hour, to the reception they were incredible, very professional and easy to work with. They accommodated our many special requests and all our guests weeks later are still raving on how much fun they had dancing all night long with their variety of music. Thai, our band manager played keyboards on the night of the wedding with the band members who just “rocked it”. Vocals were incredible. They are truly amazing and a pleasure to work with. I can’t wait until our family has a next event so that we can be reunited with the band once again. Silver Arrow Band is simply “The Best”! You won’t be disappointed.
Nicole S
3.0
12/06/2018
We were very excited to have found Silver Arrow - their rate, the manager we worked with, and their taste in music meshed so well with what we were looking for. It all just seemed too good to be true. To be honest, it was.
I will state up front that the band definitely had people up dancing all night, and our guests did comment on how wonderful they were, but that is only because they didn't plan or pay for any of the night.
To begin with, we had at length discussed instrumental options for our ceremony and we specified two very specific instruments - the guitar and cello - these instruments were what we had in mind when we chose our processional and recessional music and we were dumbfounded when we learned only forty five minutes before the ceremony was to begin that a guitar and keyboard were being set up. It sounds like a small thing, but the band leader (not the manager) told me that they were never told about a cello, that I must be mistaken. We had no option but to go forward.
Next, we had been promised a jazz trio to perform on the outdoor garden during our cocktail hour - a point in the evening our parents had been looking forward to - as well as us. It felt like a unique piece of the evening that we were truly excited for. Unfortunately, we never made it to the cocktail hour as our pictures took too long, however we had faith that everyone would enjoy themselves. It wasn't until the day after the wedding that our parents told us that there was indeed no jazz trio, just a keyboard player sitting under the stairs of the main hall.
Last, our reception. We had visited a showcase shortly before we booked with Silver Arrow, and we requested a particular female singer for our event, and while we were assured she would be, she was not there. Though the singer who was, was good, it was yet another oversight. We had also requested a few specific songs to be played, we asked for them all to be played live, as that is the kind of evening we wanted. One song on our list was played, and only when the Bride spoke to the band leader and asked when it would be played. The final song of the evening, also on our list of requests was played from a recording.
The timeline, song list, and instrument set up we painstakingly reviewed with the manager just four days earlier was thrown out the window - we requested for speeches to be broken up throughout our salad and pasta courses, and they did not do so. We had a list of how our Man of Honor, Best Woman and Matron of Honor would be introduced, and they called them the Best Man, and the sisters. It felt disrespectful and we were unhappy with how everything was handled.
At the end of the evening, we attempted to also say good night to the band prior to leaving, and one of it's members assured the Bride they were all still there, however, when we looked for them, they had slipped out without anyone noticing.
Two days after the wedding, we spoke to the manager who agreed everything had been handled very poorly, and there was no excuse. They agreed to reimburse us for our ceremony expenses plus a little more for the stress.
Again, we are grateful that our guests had a great time, and we are grateful that the manager was professional and considerate in apologizing to us, however we only hope they are more aware of the details in the future.
Stephanie L
5.0
12/03/2018
Everything about our experience with the Silver Arrow Band was top notch, from beginning to end. Liz was absolutely amazing to work with and perfectly captured everything that we wanted to achieve throughout our day. At the reception, they absolutely ROCKED the house. I'm talking on the dance floor with our guests, belting their hearts out and letting our guests do the same. I've never experienced a wedding where the band got the crowd so involved and I was so lucky Silver Arrow Band engaged our guests - it made everything even more special. In fact, our photographer ended up staying an extra hour just because he didn't want to miss out on the dance party we had going on. I would recommend Silver Arrow Band to anyone and cannot thank you all enough!
Samantha A
5.0
11/30/2018
INCREDIBLE. Absolutely incredible.
I stumbled across the Silver Arrow Band on the Knot website searching for live wedding bands in my area. I had never seen or heard them live, I watched one YouTube video of them, pursued their website and emailed them all in the same day. Best part of my wedding (besides my new husband)! My then fiancé and many of my friends thought I was crazy for booking a band to play at my wedding without ever having seen them in person. Best chance I ever took!
Andy responded to my initial email very quickly. He offered lots of information to help me start getting details of my day together. He was my main contact person from our time of contact until the very end of my wedding night. Andy was prompt with responding to all my silly questions and concerns along the way- either by email or text message. He was so accommodating, so patient and so genuine. Andy made all the details come together so seamlessly so I could focus on all the other details that needed attention.
The Silver Arrow Band absolutely rocked! They FAR exceeded any expectations I had! From the moment I walked down the aisle to beautiful piano music to cocktail hour to the reception, they were beyond incredible. Every single person danced at my wedding, despite promises from some that they'd be skipping the dancing. We gave them a very short list of songs we didn't want played and they handled the rest; they couldn't have picked a better playlist to keep the energy so magical all night long. Honestly, from the first song of the reception to the very last song, they were so full of energy and kept everyone out of their seats! You can absolutely tell how much they love what they do and it makes for a night full of such love.
We were married November 4th and people are STILL regularly telling us how much they loved the band! I could never thank them all enough for being such a huge part of making my wedding so memorable.
Claire L
5.0
11/27/2018
The Silver Arrow Band is simply phenomenal. I was lucky enough to see them twice at live showcases, and both times I was extremely impressed by their talent. The planning process leading up to the wedding was smooth, and it was easy to communicate our style and desires with their customized client wedding website. Email responses were always prompt. We chose to have an acoustic guitar player during our ceremony and a 5 piece band for the reception. The ceremony music was beautiful, and I can’t say enough good things about the band! (It ended up being different musicians than I saw at the showcases since they are such a large group, and we were equally as thrilled!) The two lead singers were outstanding, the band brought an amazing energy to a room full of guests of all ages, and our family and friends were on the dance floor the whole night. We couldn’t have dreamed of a better way to celebrate our marriage. We had multiple people from the venue and good friends who are musicians rave to us about them. I can wholeheartedly say the Silver Arrow Band was one of the best investments we made for our wedding. Thank you for making it such an unforgettable night!
Kyle G
5.0
10/31/2018
We could not have asked for a better band and day for our wedding. Prior to the wedding the band made it incredibly easy to communicate and set everything up and they were amazing throughout the entire night.
We had seen them at 2 other weddings prior to ours, and the Silver Arrow Band has outperformed expectations all 3 events that I have been at with them. Thank you so much to the band and We highly recommend them to anyone in the area who wants a live, rocking experience for their wedding.
Victoria G
5.0
10/30/2018
What a great band! All my guests loved them, and they did such a great job at my wedding. They even learned the song that my father wanted for father-bride dance because they didn't know it! It was awesome to have them, and having a live band that was good really made the difference.
David S
5.0
10/30/2018
They turned up at this mountain location ON TIME, Ready to set up. ALL SET within the time frame requested (so as to not interfere with the ceremony).
The music was SPOT on, fun everyone danced from the youngest to the oldest among us. We had so much fun and then when complete they were gone and did not disrupt while packing up.
THE BEST band I have ever hired BY FAR!!!! Stop your search and BOOK EM'....
Sarah C
5.0
10/29/2018
We had Silver Arrow Band play at our recent October wedding. The band was outstanding and exceeded our expectations. Thank you Dan from SAB for making our ceremony and reception so amazing. You took all our requests and even played a few songs similarly to Post Modern Jukebox (one of our favorite bands).
Dan did the sound system during our ceremony, which was a hugh relief. During the cocktail hour we had a trio play, which was lovely. The reception was amazing and SAB had people dancing all night long! Extremely taalented musicians!! Highly recommend SAB!
Catherine C
5.0
10/28/2018
Absolutely wonderful! Liz was amazing to work with - made everything easy. The day of the wedding I didn’t have to worry about anything - they sounded amazing and got everyone up on their feet. I even threw a last minute change the night before - and sure enough they ran with it and nailed it! Can’t say anything but positive things about this group. Highly recommend!
Kyle N
5.0
10/27/2018
We had a back and (front yard) wedding with the Silver Arrow Band, and we literally could not be happier with how everything went. Both my wife and I love live music, and can be critical if the band is a bit off. These guys were killer. They had a great mix of tunes that literally kept the dance floor full THE ENTIRE NIGHT. Their energy was 110%, and they were incredibly interactive with the crowd. At one point, my dad ended up playing some guitar with the band, and the flower girl requested to sing a song as well, which was not in the plan! We had the band MC our wedding party and reception, and also play during the ceremony. It was the perfect touch, and went off without a hitch. These guys are incredibly receptive to making sure its what YOU want on the big day. We had high expectations from hearing and reading reviews from these guys, and they literally blew them out of the water. Lastly starting rates for Silver Arrow Band were shockingly low compared to the other local acts. It is no exaggeration when we say they helped make our day that much more special, and one heck of a party!
Evann C
5.0
10/26/2018
My husband and I selected Silver Arrow to play at our 09.29.18 wedding in Hudson, New York. We were a bit nervous about the idea of hiring a band without seeing them play in person. But after watching enough YouTube videos, we decided to go for it. I'm so happy that we did. We hired Silver Arrow to play piano during our outdoor ceremony, jazz trio during our cocktail hour, and as a five-piece band during the reception. All of the musicians were incredibly talented. Many of our guests said that Silver Arrow was the best band they had ever heard at a wedding. The band even accommodated playing a special version of our first dance song. Thank you for sharing your talents with us on our wedding day!
Lina K
5.0
10/26/2018
As a planner, I always get the best vendors as they represent the quality of my job.
I cannot have enough words to describe them... but to give you an idea, they are AMAZING!
I just had three weddings in a row with them and they were fantastic, everything went flawless!!!
Don’t look any further and get the Silver Arrow Band for your big day!
Veronica D
5.0
10/24/2018
Silver Arrow Band MADE our wedding day!!! My husband and I cannot stop talking about what a great time we had thanks to them. Our friends and family keep telling us what a great time they had too!
We really wanted our wedding to be a huge dance party, and Silver Arrow Band delivered! Everyone was on the dance floor at one point, and the dance floor was packed for the ENTIRE reception. They played the exact right kind of music, and a great variety. The energy was so high all night, I didn’t want my wedding to end.
Liz was so easy to work with. Using the webpage she sent us to fill in our likes, dislikes, special songs, and timeline made it so simple. When we talked the week of the wedding on the phone to nail things down, we just had to run through everything, and she asked more specific questions about genres and specific songs we wanted/did not want played.
In addition to playing the right music, the musicians themselves were so talented! They learned an acoustic version of “Everlong” by Foo Fighters for our first dance and it was everything we could have wanted.
The band was super fun, and we’re so cool and let one of my coworkers play the tambourine!
I feel like I cannot give the band the review they deserve! They really made my wedding everything! 100% would recommend booking Silver Arrow Band!
Aubrey V
5.0
10/24/2018
They we amazing! Sounded great for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and rehearsal. Our whole ceremony started late so everything was kind of pushed back except we were ending at the same time, so they didn't take all their breaks so they played the same amount of time as if it started on time (did that without us asking). They learned our songs, had great choice of music, very prepared, and easy to work with. If you book them, you will not regret it.
Alison E
5.0
10/23/2018
They were amazing! Wonderful to work with in planning and on the day of our wedding. They really made the event so much better. They had a great sense of what music would work when and kept people dancing all night. Couldn't have asked for a better band!
Lauren G
5.0
10/22/2018
I cannot rave enough about Silver Arrow Band! From the moment we first heard them play at Drom, we knew we were in the best hands! We dealt with Andy, who was super nice and informative. He was organized and very quick to answer emails! He was very accommodating to every request and last-minute changes we had! The 9-piece band we hired was truly worth every penny! We also had them MC for us, and they did a spectacular job! We trusted them to pick whatever music they felt was the best for our day, and they truly exceeded our expectations! They had a nice array of songs that everyone could dance to! The dance floor was PACKED all night! It's been a month since our wedding, and we are STILL getting compliments on the band! You are in the best hands with Silver Arrow!
Kirsty T
5.0
10/22/2018
If you are looking to hire a band for your wedding day, Silver Arrow Band is where its at! From the beginning of our planning process to the end, they were very responsive and easy to work with! From the acoustic guitar & keyboard duet during our ceremony, to the jazz trio during cocktail hour, to the 6 band member performance during our reception was spectacular! My husband & I as well as most of our guests were on the dance floor most of the evening and a bunch of our guests asked who the band was at the end of the night! Each musician was so talented! THANK YOU AGAIN!
Alexandra O
5.0
10/22/2018
I am not going to lie. I was NERVOUS about using a managed band to play our wedding. But oh boy was that a pointless stress to think about in the end. The band was PHENOMENAL. The ceremony string players were something that just happened without my having to even think about it, the band itself was professional, well timed, FUN and got everyone up (even my father and mother in law which I did not think would happen). They played something for everyone and kept the night moving. My husband is a big dancer, and let's just say he got his steps in.
Matthew M
5.0
10/21/2018
Talk about a Saturday that Kate and I couldn’t possibly ever forget! For the better part of six months now, I have been bugging Drae with every question imaginable, always to get a timely, reassuring and professional response. The entire musical performance exceeded any expectations we may have had; the volume was perfect, the musical mix was ACES, the MC’ing was perfection, BOTH vocalists should be signed to record deals, and we felt like we were part of the band throughout the night. Thank you for turning the greatest day of our lives into a memory that won’t ever fade.
Samantha H
5.0
10/21/2018
We are so happy that we went with Silver Arrow Band for our wedding! Our goal was to make sure that this wedding was a party and an event that all of our guests enjoyed and it definitely starts and ends with some good live music! Everyone was on their feet the entire night and we still hear how awesome the band was! Andrae was also extremely helpful throughout the wedding planning as well. Every time I was worried about the timeline, he helped me work through it to make sure the night would go perfect. And we are so thankful that it actually was PERFECT. This band makes for an awesome wedding and I would highly recommend them!
Michael A
5.0
10/20/2018
Weeks after our wedding our guests are still raving about how good Silver Arrow Band was!! Dre was so helpful and flexible during the planning process. The Albany band sounded amazing and kept the dance floor packed the entire night. Our lead singers were Mike and Krystal and they crushed it. My band even got to play a few songs! Highly recommend !!
Kaitlyn K
5.0
10/20/2018
Since seeing Silver Arrow Band at a NYC showcase we knew we wanted them to be a part of our big day. They were so accommodating throughout the booking and planning process, it couldn’t have gone smoother from there. Dre does an amazing job coordinating all of the moving pieces and guiding you through every step of the process: it’s extremely clear what information they need from you, and how you can ensure they’re providing the right vibe for your reception. On the day of, everything was executed perfectly, and from the moment the band started people were non-stop on the dance floor with a great blend of our must-have songs and sing-along party hits for all ages. Hands down the best-sounding band we’ve ever seen at a wedding.
Lauren K
5.0
10/20/2018
Silver Arrow Band was awesome! Liz was a pleasure to work with and so responsive and attentive. We booked them a year and a half in advance and went to multiple showcases and I had many questions, additions and changes throughout the planning process and she was always there with a prompt reply and accommodated all of our special requests! She gave great advice on the timing and the set list and took all of our direction. The band arrived on time, the set-up was seamless and professional and the band was full of energy and had our wedding rocking all night long. Having a live singer for our ceremony and musical instruments at our cocktail hour really made a difference and I am so glad we decided to add that. Silver Arrow is great about accommodating your schedule and your requests and they don’t gouge you on the price! Justin was an awesome MC and made us all feel comfortable and had a great presence with the crowd. Would highly recommend!
Laura T
5.0
10/18/2018
So happy that we booked with Silver Arrow Band !! From the strings during our ceremony, the jazz during cocktail hour and the lively music they played during our reception... there's no other band that will be able to supply such variety and to do it with such ease ! Guests are still asking us about our band and they had an amazing time on the dance floor because of them. If you're looking for a band that can play all types of genres and one that won't blow your budget, you have to inquire with Silver Arrow Band!
Lisbeth H
5.0
10/17/2018
Silver Arrow Band is fantastic! By the time we got married we had seen them perform at 3 other weddings and each time the energy and talent is top notch! The dance floor was packed all night and everyone had a great time! My father is a professional musician as well and Silver Arrow was his first choice when it came time to pick a band. Highly recommend!!
Jacqueline L
5.0
10/15/2018
Words can simply not explain how amazing this band is. EVERYONE was on the dance floor the whole night. We still have people telling us how amazing they are. From classic hits to Biggie, the range of music they played was outstanding, pleasing guests of all ages. No one wanted them to stop! Andre was a pleasure to work with - he even ended up adding an extra horn (free of charge), supplying us with a 9-piece band. I honestly could not recommend them enough.
SallyAnn P
5.0
10/15/2018
Silver Arrow Band completely took our event over the top! The band was amazing, played all different styles and kept everyone out on the dance floor!
Michaela F
5.0
10/14/2018
Silver Arrow Band was the perfect choice for our wedding band! We were very picky about finding the perfect wedding band and it paid off. I have never seen a dance floor so packed at a wedding! They were so easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding, were very accommodating in the planning process, and did an absolutely amazing job that day. We can't thank them enough!!!
Marissa O
5.0
10/14/2018
Book Silver Arrow Band!!! When planning our wedding we knew we wanted live music instead of a DJ but it was way harder than we thought to find a great band that is also affordable. Silver Arrow Band seemed way too good to be true, but they delivered and then some! I feel like Thai and all the band members really noted what our tastes were and what we wanted from ceremony music to cocktail hour to the awesome reception, rather than putting on the same sets for each event. I got SO many compliments from guests from the event, everyone had an awesome time. I can’t recommend them enough!!
Melissa O
5.0
10/13/2018
The music was one of the most important things to me and my husband. The band can make or break the reception. We are so happy we found the Silver Arrow Band! The music was incredible and working with Tyler before the event with seamless. Everyone commented on how great the band was and our guests danced all night. It was awesome!
Vincent P
5.0
10/13/2018
The best! A fantastic experience from start to finish. Band members and management were both very professional and a joy to work with. The band had my entire wedding party on their feet from the minute they picked up their instruments right up to the minute of our venue's curfew, leaving our party chanting for "one more song!" I specifically remember the day after the wedding, running into family and friends in the hotel, most of which has some level of rasp in their voice from singing along with the band the preious night. Four weeks later and my guests are still raving about the Silver Arrow Band. I would recommend them to anyone looking to make a lasting musical impression on their wedding day. 💯
Rachel S
5.0
10/13/2018
AMAZING!! That is the word that describes Silver Arrow. From the ceremony until the last song our guests were amazed by their talent. I knew I wanted my wedding to be a party and they made my dream a reality. They even let my dad come up and play a few songs with them. If you want your guests up and partying all night long then look no further, Silver Arrow Band is for you!
Malori A
5.0
10/12/2018
The Silver Arrow Band is THE BEST! Not only did they put on an unbelievable performance, they were a dream to work with!
My husband and I planned and executed 90% of the ceremony and reception details, and by the time the month of the wedding came around, we were pretty stressed and burnt out. I spoke with Neil multiple times during the last few weeks, and he was wonderful.
He gave me great advice, steered me in the right direction, and reassured me all along the way. I truly felt that I had his full help, and support, for the big day.
The band nailed it all; ceremony, reception, reading the crown, toasts, dances, etc. A live band was a bit of a splurge for us, and it was worth EVERY penny! Literally every guest raved about them - we couldn't have asked for more!
Erin H
5.0
10/11/2018
I wish I could leave more than 5 stars, because Silver Arrow Band is AMAZING!!! I had just a five piece band but you would never know it! The sound was incredible. I can only imagine what a full band would sound like. THEY ARE WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY! From start to finish, the process was seamless and easy. Andy was super responsive and accommodating, especially when I added on some last minute services. I left the "set list" up to their discretion, and they knocked it out of the park!! People were up dancing the entire night, which is exactly what I wanted. I hired Silver Arrow Band without seeing them in person, just listening to the music on their website and watching some videos. You can be confident choosing them based solely on their reviews. They are THAT good. Thank you Andy and team for making our day the best that it could be!
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