Bespoke Music for Your Special Day
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Western Massachusettes
Service area
Jesse and Justin
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Skylark Music is a wedding music group based out of Beacon, NY, providing highly customizable music for ceremonies and cocktail hours, and DJ services for receptions and parties; your one-stop-shop for all your wedding music needs! Musicians Jesse Stacken and Justin Keller first played together as members of the Disney Collegiate All-Star Band prior to coming together for various ensembles. In 2015, they decided to launch their music company to share their talent with the community.
This dynamic duo takes pride in being stylistically versatile. With Justin’s vocal and multi-instrumental talents and Jesse’s flexible piano and keyboard playing, they can perform anything from jazz and classical to rock and folk and even your favorite songs.
With Skylark Music, it is also possible to perform as a duo for the ceremony and then add on other musicians and instruments to take related celebrations to the next level. They will curate a tasteful playlist, working alongside you, doing their very best to accommodate special requests with as much consultation and care as possible.
Justin and Jesse will walk you through the process of choosing music ensembles, repertoire, and the right playlists for your reception.
10+ years in business
Details
Instruments
Banjo
Bass
Flute
Guitar
Keyboard
Piano
Saxophone
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
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Jesse and Justin
Owner
The musical connection between Justin Keller and Jesse Stacken goes back to 2001 when they first played together as members of the Disney Collegiate All Star Band. Since then they've played all kinds of music together, from jazz, to rock, to folk. In 2015 they both moved to Beacon, NY and founded Skylark Music, which showcases their diverse musical talents and gives them a chance to share their music with couples on one of the most important days of their lives. Skylark is now offering DJ services making us your one-stop-shop for ALL your wedding music needs!
Reviews
5.0
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Skylark Music received glowing reviews for their wedding services, particularly for the combination of live music and DJ sets provided by Justin and Jesse. Reviewers praised their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create a personalized and elegant atmosphere for weddings. The musicians were commended for seamlessly transitioning between live performances and DJing, adapting to venue features like antique pianos, and accommodating unique song requests. Guests appreciated the beautiful music that enhanced the ambiance and made the celebrations memorable, making Skylark Music highly recommended for weddings of any size.Review photos
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Emily Y
5.0
12/30/2025
Absolutely wonderful! It was an absolute joy to have them. The mixture of live music and dj was a great way to elevate our wedding and bring something extra to the table.
Steve T
5.0
12/24/2025
Justin was a pleasure to work with from the initial interview to the last song at our wedding. Justin played with a three piece band for our ceremony (guitar, piano, bass) and cock...
tail hour (saxophone, piano, bass) and then DJ'd our reception. Justin made sure that the music played at our wedding and cocktail hour was tailored to specifically match the vibe of our dinner playlist. He even surprised us by playing one of our favorite Herbie Hancock tunes. The vibe of the live jazz trio during cocktail hour was a perfect transition over to dinner. Justin then switched over to DJ our dinner and reception afterwards. He played all the right songs to keep the dance floor flowing all night. If you are seeking a combination of live music and DJ at your wedding I would highly recommend Skylark Music.
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Rebecca V
5.0
12/17/2025
From our initial conversation, Jesse made my husband and I feel completely at ease. We came in with a lot of questions (and, admittedly, a fair amount of overthinking) around song ...
choices and overall vibe, and he met every single one with patience, understanding, and great recommendations.
On our wedding day, Jesse and his ensemble were nothing short of incredible. The live music didn’t just fill the space, but set the tone. It elevated the entire atmosphere of our wedding in a way that felt deeply personal, warm, and elegant—perfectly calibrated to who we are and what we wanted the day to feel like!
Beyond the artistry, the level of professionalism was unmatched. Completely dialed in, Skylark made everything feel effortless (which, as a couple getting married, is a true gift).
We honestly can’t imagine our wedding day without them. Their music made the day what it was. If you’re considering working with them, do not hesitate. It will be one of the best decisions you make!
Josefina M
5.0
12/15/2025
Jesse was amazing at our wedding and we cannot recommend his service more. He was incredibly professional and responsive over email, and respected our music requests. When the wedd...
ing day came around, he kept our guests entertained during cocktail hour and transitioned seamlessly to our dinner service. Further, when he discovered there was an antique piano in our venue (which we didn't mention to him since the venue told us it wasn't tuned or working), he asked permission to get it running and used it instead of his keyboard. This made for even better ambiance and photos and we were very impressed at how quickly he adapted. We can confidently recommend Jesse and Skylark Music for any wedding and are very thankful to them making our day so special!
Tara K
5.0
12/14/2025
We first saw Justin and the Skylark musicians play at friends' wedding and knew we had to reach out to them for our own! They provided absolutely beautiful ceremony and cocktail-ho...
ur music. They blew our guests and the venue staff away with their talents, as well as with their kindness and professionalism.
Kenny D
5.0
12/14/2025
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Justin for our May 2025 wedding and the entire experience was superb. We were planning the wedding from out of town, and even so, ...
we knew right away that Justin was the right DJ for us. He is incredibly professional, friendly, and easy to work with. We had a few special requests (specific types of music, unusual transitions, a traditional ceremony) and Justin made it happen flawlessly. Choosing a DJ is one of the hardest parts of wedding planning because the team you work with will set the tone of the day, but we couldn't be happier that we got to work with Skylark Music.
Cecilia W
5.0
12/14/2025
We're so happy we hired Justin and Jesse for our wedding! The whole process to hire them was really easy and they totally understood the vibe we were going for from the start. We h...
ad a jazz trio (sax, piano, & bass) and had them play live during cocktail hour and parts of the dinner, and honestly it was so perfect. Our guests kept coming up to us saying how much they loved the music. They're really talented musicians, professional, impeccably dressed, and just seemed to know exactly what to play at the right times. The whole vibe felt classy and not stuffy.
Then when it was time to dance, Justin switched over to DJing and the transition was smooth. Justin really cared about making our wedding great. He is the OPPOSITE of a cheesy wedding DJ!
If you want great live music and a DJ who knows what they're doing, definitely hire Justin and his team. They made our reception exactly what we wanted it to be.
Kelsey L
5.0
12/12/2025
We could not have been happier with Skylark Music they were incredible to work with! From the very beginning, Justin spent months helping us think through every detail—offering gre...
at suggestions and thoughtful input that really helped set the tone for each part of the day.
For our wedding, we had the Skylark ensemble play live music during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely fantastic. The live jazz and covers created the perfect atmosphere—elegant but still relaxed and fun. When it was time for dinner and the reception, Justin seamlessly transitioned to his DJ setup, keeping the energy flowing with an amazing mix of songs that got everyone on the dance floor.
Having both live music and a DJ through Skylark was one of the best decisions we made—it gave us the best of both worlds and made the whole evening feel special and dynamic. We can’t recommend Justin and Skylark Music enough!
Timo R
5.0
12/12/2025
If you are currently wedding planning and debating between the elegance of live musicians or the versatility of a DJ, stop looking and hire Justin and Skylark Music immediately. Wo...
rking with Justin was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our big day.
With Skylark, we effectively "had our cake and ate it too." We were initially torn because we wanted the romantic atmosphere of live instruments, but we also wanted a high-energy party with our specific favorite songs (which a band is often limited by). Plus, full bands are insanely expensive. Justin offered the perfect hybrid solution. We were able to have a stunning guitar, violin, and cello trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and then transition to Justin DJing the reception. It was the best of both worlds—we saved on the cost of a 10-piece band but sacrificed absolutely nothing in terms of quality or vibe.
Beyond the music itself, Justin’s professionalism is unmatched. He walked us through every step of the planning process. But the true test of a vendor is how they handle stress. A couple of months before our wedding, our venue suddenly updated their outdoor music guidelines. We were in a total panic, thinking our ceremony plans were ruined. We let Justin know, and he responded immediately with a calm, "can-do" attitude. He adjusted the instrumentation to meet the new rules quickly and sorted it out without us having to lift a finger.
He also went above and beyond to personalize the evening. We have a close friend who is a singer, and we wanted her to perform a couple of songs during the reception. Justin didn't hesitate; he coordinated directly with her to ensure the audio levels were perfect and the logistics were seamless. It ended up being such a special moment, and Justin made it happen effortlessly.
And then, there was the party.
Justin transitioned to MC/DJ duties and read the crowd perfectly. Because we chose the DJ route for the reception, we got to hear the original versions of all our favorite tracks. The dance floor was absolutely wild all night long. The energy was so high that at one point, while we were taking portraits outside, our photographer actually stopped and told us, “There is literally a rave going on inside.”
From the elegant strings and the special guest performance to the absolute rager at the end, Justin executed everything perfectly. If you want a stress-free experience and a vendor who truly cares about your day, hire Skylark Music!
Avery Z
5.0
6/14/2025
We hired Skylark Music for our wedding and can't recommend them enough! Justin was super helpful during the planning process, answered all our questions, and took the time to devel...
op a detailed plan with us. Justin and Jesse played beautiful acoustic music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, which added the sentimental and elevated touches we were looking for. Justin then DJed our reception. He worked with the playlists we provided and kept the dance floor full the whole night.
Jaquelyn M
5.0
1/17/2025
We loved working with Skylark Music. All communications were smooth leading up to the wedding day. They did an incredible job throughout the event and made our day so memorable for...
our guests. So many guests commented to us and our family that they loved our live band throughout the evening. It created a fun yet sophisticated vibe mixing contemporary, jazz, latin, and swing music.
Stephanie R
5.0
11/21/2024
Justin and Jesse made absolute magic at our Catskills wedding in September 2024. We hired them to do instrumentals for our ceremony and cocktail hour as well as DJ services for the...
reception. We searched far and wide and didn’t find many vendors that were as reliable in both arenas, so if you’d had similar plans for your even entertainment, I highly recommend them! Justin is intuitive, helpful, and worked with us on our ‘play’ and ‘do not play’ lists.
Sarah B
5.0
11/17/2024
Skylark Music brought the PARTY - truly the most fun I’ve ever had at any wedding and not just saying that because it was my own. Justin and Jesse were wonderful to work with; from...
our easygoing initial outreach to finalizing the timeline and setlist. On the day of, Skylark provided the most beautiful live ceremony music which added a touch of class I was looking for. Justin switched to DJ/MC for the reception and the dance floor was packed all night! We had some unique song requests which Justin indulged, and did a fantastic job reading the crowd’s vibe. Everyone was commenting on how great the music was and it truly brought our wedding day to the next level. My absolute favorite part of the entire day was our giant conga line to “Love Train” to close out the night - I’ll never forget that moment and owe it to Skylark! If you’re looking for a fun, professional, and all around talented duo, I can’t recommend Skylark enough.
Yichi C
5.0
8/18/2024
We can't thank Justin and Skylark Music enough for creating the perfect soundtrack for our wedding and turning our vision into a magical day! From the start, it was an absolute joy...
to work with Justin. He was communicative, organized, and so easy to collaborate with during the planning process. On the wedding day, he went above and beyond, even assisting with small but important details like pushing rainwater off the tent during the ceremony (we had several rainstorms throughout our wedding).
Despite the weather, our guests couldn't stop raving about the music, and it was clear they had a blast on the dance floor. The day was truly unforgettable, and we are so grateful for Justin and Skylark Music!
Sam R
5.0
8/11/2024
Justin and Jesse at Skylark Music were incredible! From the moment we talked to Justin and learned about him / what Skylark offer, we knew it was going to be a great fit.
We had ...
Justin + Jesse play live music during our ceremony + cocktail hour, and Justin became the DJ for the reception. Not only are they both great musicians, but Justin is a great emcee and read the room so well! He has great attention to detail and coordinated with us and our day of coordinator perfectly - he did not miss a thing! The music was beautiful, and they’re extremely talented.
On top of that - on our wedding day, we had non-stop rain and thunderstorms. We didn’t think we were going to be able to have our ceremony outside. Skylark got all setup inside as planned. But, at the last second, it cleared up and the Skylark team were able to move from inside to outside in a moment’s notice - they definitely went above and beyond.
We highly recommend them for a wedding of any size!
Rachel B
5.0
7/08/2024
We loved working with Justin. He took the time to understand what we wanted for our vibe and understood the assignment! The ceremony music was beautiful, and he had plenty of optio...
ns to choose from if you do not have a specific song in mind. As a dj, he kept people dancing and we know our guests had a great time!
Laura S
5.0
6/21/2024
Justin was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout my wedding planning process! From our first phone call with him, we had a good feeling about hiring Skylark for both our liv...
e music for the ceremony/cocktail hour and Justin to DJ for the reception. He has a very chill vibe which is what we were looking for. I had very niche live song requests for Justin and Jesse to learn for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and they learned them with no problem! I even had some requests a week before the wedding and they were able to learn them. They are both very talented musicians. For the MC portion of the reception, Justin listened to what I was envisioning and executed the day of. Everyone had a blast at the reception and my husband and I barely left the dance floor! Our friends and family are still talking about what a fantastic time they had. I would highly recommend hiring Skylark for all your wedding music needs!
Steve C
5.0
5/23/2024
Our wedding could not have gone better, and Skylark music was a big part of that. When we started planning we had another DJ in mind who turned out to be unavailable, but after the...
first time we spoke with Justin it felt that we found an even better fit than our plan A. The ceremony and cocktail hour music was exactly what we were looking for, and it was easy to see how much fun everyone was having on the dance floor. Justin also did a great job as an MC coordinating with us and other parties to keep everything moving smoothly. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience for us and we'd recommend Skylark Music to others in a heartbeat.
Bailey B
5.0
2/08/2024
We hired Skylark for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music and were so happy with the quality of performance that was provided. We knew we wanted a live music component,...
but were working on a smaller budget, so Justin worked with us so to have a duo present for our ceremony and cocktail hour, followed by him serving as DJ for our reception. He was incredibly communicative, easy to work with, and took our personalities and interests into consideration when finalizing the playlists for our special day. We are so happy with Skylark, and can't recommend them enough!
Kelly C
5.0
12/23/2023
Justin was everything we wanted from our wedding DJ. He understood our needs (which were on the more low-key side of your typical wedding vibe) better than we did, and he got compl...
iments from our guests both for his live music duo during cocktail hour and his DJing during the reception. We highly recommend him!
Frances C
5.0
12/18/2023
Justin & Jesse were amazing! We got married this past October at Blooming Hill Farm, and they made our wedding so special. We had Justin & Jesse play live music for our ceremony an...
d cocktail hour, and then Justin DJ’ed our reception. Right from the start, Justin was incredibly easy to work and communicate with. We didn’t have a hyper-specific vision for our music and Justin was great at making recommendations but also allowing us to personalize things and make it more us. On the day of, they were punctual and so flexible - I think I sent my cut-off times for the first and parent dances the morning of the wedding! We got so many compliments on the live music, our guests were truly blown away by how talented they were. We had a very small wedding (~20 people) and Justin was great at reading the mood on the dance floor. Our guests danced all night long! Can’t recommend these guys enough!
Kassi B
5.0
12/03/2023
Justin is amazing! We found him when we went to a friends wedding and loved the fact that he did live music for the ceremony and cocktail and then DJ for the reception. We knew imm...
ediately we wanted to book him for ours. Justin is very talented and so easy going. He was great with the crowd and really captured the vibe we were going for. A lot of it we told him to use his best judgement and we couldn't of asked for better music. Everyone at our wedding raved about the music and dancing. It was truly a blast for all ages!
Rob S
5.0
9/06/2023
Justin and Jesse were incredible! They did live music during the ceremony and cocktail hour and switched over to a DJ for the reception. All was perfect. Very minimal lift on your ...
end in terms of choosing music—just tell them your favorites, what songs you want played at the key times, and you can rest assured it’s going to be amazing. Highly recommend Skylark Music.
Sarah W
5.0
9/02/2023
We loved our experience working with Skylark! Justin was very communicative and organized during the planning process, and did a great job fulfilling the vision for our ceremony an...
d cocktail hour music. Our guests gave us so many compliments on their live music and it added such a special touch to our day. We would highly recommend working with Skylark to anyone looking to add a unique, classy musical element to their day!
Jean P
5.0
8/15/2023
Don't hesitate - book them now! Jesse and the team played an absolutely incredible set at our Welcome Drinks in Stone Ridge, NY. Early on Jesse was quick to respond and easy to wor...
k with. We provided a vision for the night and they delivered! All of our guests were so impressed with the live music, danced around, and the best part - could still hear each other in a conversation (this is a hard balance to keep in an indoor space - but not for these guys). We even needed an extra mic for speeches and the team provided no problem - this really saved us! We can't thank Skylark enough for starting our wedding weekend with a bang on the best possible note. Thank you!!
Deborah C
5.0
8/09/2023
We wanted to find someone who can play live music and DJ and luckily, we found Skylark :)
The ceremony and reception went by so fast but the sequencing felt seamless and the music...
was fitting and created the right mood and atmosphere for our farm wedding and our party centric friends! So appreciative of Justin's suggestions and accommodating our late requests.
Julia H
5.0
7/19/2023
Justin of Skylark Music helped us through the entire process and was extremely kind and attentive throughout our planning process and on wedding day. Together we crafted really bea...
utiful ceremony, cocktail hour and reception playlists. The live music during our ceremony and cocktail hour really added to the intended ambiance of the whole day. We wanted a low key DJ experience for our reception and Justin really understood our wishes and delivered. Wish we could go back and relive it all again. Highly recommend!!
Mary P
5.0
2/08/2023
Thank you so much to this beautiful trio for playing our Cocktail hour on 10/08/2022. We are musicians and music educators who love jazz. Jesse and his team played so amazingly and...
filled our room with a jazz feel, just the way we wanted. We are only sorry we didn't get to chat with them more, because the day went so fast! We would absolutely book this group again for another event. =)
Katie K
5.0
1/11/2023
Skylark Music is everything you want for both a DJ and live musicians! Hiring them for live music and as my DJ was hands down the BEST decision I made!
Justin and Jesse played live...
music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and Justin also DJed our reception. They were nothing short of AMAZING. They were on-time, professional, friendly, and well in sync with each other. They are easy to get in contact with, timely with responses, and willing + able to go with whatever vibe you are looking for! They are also incredibly flexible and diverse with music. My husband and I chose upbeat folk for our live music, but they also do pop music covers, jazz, and classical to name a few.
My husband and I had some odd song requests (Jump in the Line from Beetlejuice and Congratulations - Post Malone) and not only did they learn it without any questions or difficulty, but they NAILED it! Their hauntingly beautiful live rendition of Across the Universe had everyone (including myself) in tears. Guests at our wedding are still telling me how much they loved the live music and DJ.
As a DJ, Justin is very flexible and encourages you to create two separate playlists for both dinner and dancing. He will play ANYTHING you wish- from metal, to eccentric & eclectic, to 80's, rap, R&B, pop, you name it. He was able to read a crowd and keep people on the dance floor.
I 100% recommend choosing them as your live musicians and DJ-- you WILL NOT regret it!
Amanda W
5.0
12/09/2022
Absolutely perfect! We could not have imagined a better experience booking a band for our intimate Catskills wedding. Justin and Jesse are so talented and made the process so eas...
y for us. It could not have gone better. Cannot recommend more!!!
Danielle S
5.0
11/03/2022
We cannot rave enough about Skylark Music! From the moment we spoke to Justin before booking we knew we wanted Skylark for our wedding. Our venue had strict rules regarding live mu...
sic outdoors but Justin and Jesse worked hard to make our vision come to life and work around the requirements. We knew we wanted live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and then a DJ for the reception and Justin and Jesse made that happen seamlessly! We requested specific songs for the ceremony (with a bit of short notice on some) and they accommodated every request, it was absolutely beautiful and truly a dream brought to life! Justin did a phenomenal job as MC/DJ during the reception and our guests had nothing but compliments for him! Immediately after the wedding one of our friends even reached out because they want to book them for their wedding. Truly the best!
Rebecca C
5.0
8/24/2022
We loved working with Justin for our wedding. We had the duo (Justin and Jesse) do live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour with Justin serving as the MC for our reception. Je...
sse and Justin learned a few songs that were important to us to make our day extra special! We provided a YouTube list for them for our reception seated and dancing to give them a good selection of what we were interested in and they did great at filling in the rest. Justin was so easy to work with and understood desired our laid back wedding DJ style. Would definitely recommend!
Shayna W
5.0
8/08/2022
We are so glad we booked Skylark for our wedding! Jesse and Justin played our cocktail hour, and then Justin stayed to DJ our reception. They were communicative, open to our though...
ts/wants, and the guests thought they were perfect for cocktail hour. We wanted jazzy music, and they suggested the combination of instruments and played music that my musician aunt described as "unobtrusive and pleasant," and said they were at the perfect volume for people who wanted to chat and for people who wanted to listen to the music.
Alison K
5.0
7/03/2022
Skylark Music was an amazing addition to our ceremony and cocktail hour. We spoke with Justin several times throughout the planning process, and he was always super gracious, kind,...
and accommodating. He gave us lots of ideas and was even willing to learn/arrange our relatively obscure choices. The arrangements sounded gorgeous, and getting to walk down the aisle to songs so meaningful to us was an incredible experience. Additionally, my family performed a song during the ceremony, and Justin helped make sure it sounded terrific. The jazzy vibe during cocktail hour was really fun and kicked off the party perfectly. Highest recommendation!!!
Breannna L
5.0
4/25/2022
Skylark Music is the PERFECT duo to book for your upcoming wedding! They were accommodating and collaborative with our music selections, attentive and prepared for every possible s...
cenario, and overall a crowd favorite. Their instrumental talent and positive spirit go a long way in ensuring your guests have the best time enjoying covers to some of today's top hits, and also classic and timeless songs. 10/10 recommend!!!
John C
5.0
12/27/2021
They did a wonderful job at our wedding. They were very accomodating of our special requests so we were able to have exactly the soundscape we wanted. We had them play acoustic arr...
angements for our ceremony, followed by some jazzy tunes for our cocktail hour. Afterwards Justin switched to DJing for our reception, and everyone loved the music selections! We're still getting compliments from our friends and family for how good these musicians were!
Response from Skylark Music on 12/28/2021
Thanks for having us! We love it when the couple uses music to make their wedding more per...
sonal, and you guys were a great example of this. Cheers!
Michael H
5.0
10/13/2021
Justin & Jesse were an absolutely perfect band for our Summer Garden Wedding!! They created a Bluesy/Jazzy vibe and even brought their friend who played bass to round out a great ...
Trio. They were fantastic musicians and we highly recommend them for any wedding that wants some soul!
Besides their musicianship, they were easy to deal with, accommodating, professional and just straight up cool guys.
Thank you Justin & Jesse
Megan K
5.0
8/30/2021
We used Skylark music for our church ceremony and cocktail hour. We initially booked them pre-pandemic and they were luckily open for our new wedding date and were more than willin...
g to accommodate. Their communication was stellar. I cannot say enough good things about their responsiveness and willing to help.
My husband and I had a Catholic ceremony. Jesse was extremely helpful in providing us recommendations and telling us what would work well. On wedding day they showed up on time and played music as our guests were entering the church. They also were able to go to our venue afterwards to play for cocktail hour. As requested, Jesse and Justin played mainly jazz and added some Disney flare per our request. Our guests kept telling us how much they enjoyed listening to Jesse and Justin during cocktail hour and how they added a nice ambiance. Our only regret is that we did not have more time to listen to them on a busy wedding day.
I would highly recommend Skylark music for any event. Thank you Jesse and Justin!
Carole D
5.0
8/18/2021
We had our July 31st wedding at The Roundhouse. Skylark Music was the perfect addition to our event! We had them play as our guests arrived and for our ceremony. We had them play j...
ust the romantic part of “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” by Billy Joel for the groom/family processional. They played “Dark Side of the Gym” by The National for the bridal processional and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen for the recessional. It seems like they will do just about anything - and they have great suggestions if you’re not sure what you want. We got so many compliments from our guests on their music and their vibe. They were flexible, accommodating, punctual, and responsive to inquiry. We think Skylark Music added so much to our event and are so glad we booked them!
Lauren N
5.0
7/10/2021
Skylark played live music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and we also used them as our reception DJ.
Planning a wedding, even a small one like ours, can be stressful, but Skylark...
made the process so easy. Leading up to our wedding they were super helpful, communicative and responsive, making sure that we were prepared.
They played our ceremony and recession songs beautifully, and even helped us figure out the best point in the song to start walking down the aisle.
The live cocktail hour music was also great: it was tasteful, classy, fun and incorporated our song requests.
After cocktail hour Justin stuck around and Dj’ed the wedding, he did a great job of matching the vibe of the crowd - even though we had a small intimate wedding with no dance floor, many people got out and started dancing!
Would highly recommend working with Skylark - they make the process fun and easy and their love and knowledge of music truly shows!
Emily F
5.0
6/24/2021
Justin and Jesse were a pleasure to work with! They played music for our small ceremony in April of 2021, and made it feel so special. They both were really responsive and they hel...
ped us pick the perfect music for our ceremony. Our guests told us how much they enjoyed the music while waiting for the wedding to begin. They were punctual, nicely dressed, and kind people! I would recommend them to anyone for any event! If I had a more traditional wedding (pre/post-covid), we would have hired them for the entire wedding!
Thank you guys!
Emily and Mat
I want to add that I received this specific message from my officiant "Your musicians were phenomenal, I have never had a bride walk down the aisle to Gymnopede, I was shook, it was so. good. ".
Response from Skylark Music on 06/24/2021
Thanks for the kind words! It was a beautiful day and we were happy to be a part of it. Ch...
eers!
Lena N
4.0
6/01/2021
Justin & Jesse performed for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and first dance song, and they were wonderful to work with throughout the entire 2 year planning process and pandemic-caus...
ed reschedules. I gave them quite the variety of specific songs, and they nailed it, from Hotel California to an unknown Nashville country song. I felt like the vocals on our first dance song were a little muffled, but I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who felt that way. Overall, a great job from this talented duo.
Response from Skylark Music on 06/19/2021
Thanks for the kind words. It kills us to hear that the sound wasn't good on the first dan...
ce, though. We really put some effort into learning the song, especially since it was your first dance. We had our PA set up and had even coordinated with the videographer ahead of time to make sure he could record out of our set-up. Then at the last minute he wanted to go through the DJ's system, so we switched. I thought it would be better than our PA, but maybe the DJ didn't really know how to deal with live sound in that situation? Anyway, next time we'll stick with using our PA because we have control over that.
Annabel L
5.0
5/19/2021
Skylark is the best choice for a wedding - these guys can do it all!
For our ceremony and cocktail hour, Jesse and Justin played live music. They crafted wonderful arrangements for...
the processional and recessional music, and filled the room and garden area perfectly during the cocktail hour. Many guests mentioned how impressed they were by the variety of instruments they play and their custom arrangements!
For our dinner and reception, Justin stayed and DJed. He played a great selection of songs for dinner, but really lit up the dance floor for the reception. We had a small wedding of only 50 people and were worried that few people would dance, but this was far from the case! Justin reads the crowd masterfully and intersperses party classics with your music tastes seamlessly like he can read your mind. Thank you for the best party of our lives!
Response from Skylark Music on 06/19/2021
Thanks for having us be a part of it! This was a really fun one! Nothing like DJing for gu...
ests who really want to dance.
Jennifer B
5.0
9/16/2020
People are still keep talking about how amazing Skylark was! Justin and Jesse were beyond helpful & flexible throughout the planning stages & even during the wedding. We were origi...
nally looking just for ceremony music but loved their music so much they played during dinner & even DJ’ed for us. Everyone loved their live music and the music they DJ’ed, they completely made our day!! Thank you again guys, we’ll always be grateful 💕
Carly G
5.0
10/31/2019
I cannot say enough good things about Skylark Music. They were one of the best vendors we had at our wedding. Jesse and Justin were professional, prompt, flexible, and amazing perf...
ormers as well. They listened to all of our ideas and brought our vision to life. They arrived in a monsoon of a rainstorm to set up and never complained. Thankfully we had a pavilion, otherwise, it would not have been possible. I know that multiple guests asked for their information to book them for a future party. They were truly amazing and responsive throughout the entire process.
While our wedding day was beautiful, the music that inspired it made it that much better.
Response from Skylark Music on 10/31/2019
Thanks for having us and nice to meet you and your family! It was a pleasure working with ...
you and being a part of the ceremony. Cheers!
Amanda M
5.0
10/29/2019
We hired Skylark to perform the ceremony and cocktail hour music for our wedding and they were amazing.! We were able to communicate with them efficiently and hash out our “music v...
ision.” Unfortunately, due to issues with our shuttle buses our wedding had to be delayed by an hour and a half, but luckily Justin and Jesse were there to keep the guests that had arrived entertained with their music while they waited. I also appreciated that they learned the songs that I envisioned my bridal party and I walking down the aisle to, which helped make the moment even more magical. My now husband and I were very happy with their services and would hire them again!
Response from Skylark Music on 10/29/2019
Thanks, Amanda! It was a beautiful ceremony. The mixup with the buses was unfortunate, but...
I’m glad we could provide some background music while everyone waited. Cheers!
Edith P
5.0
9/27/2019
We learned of Skylark just from the internet and are very happy to say we picked the prefect group. Skylark was everything we hoped for. They are wonderful musicians and lent just...
the right atmosphere to my daughter's brunch- under- tents wedding. They were very responsive to any questions we had and gently guided us through our selections for the ceremony and reception. And they are resonably priced. Many guests complimented us on our choice of Skylark after the wedding. Do not hesitate to contact them.
Response from Skylark Music on 10/19/2019
Thanks for having us! It was a lovely day and everyone was so nice. Happy to be a part of ...
it!
Joe R
5.0
9/06/2019
Justin and Jesse performed at the outdoor cocktail hour for our wedding held in the Hudson Valley, and we were thrilled to have them play for us. Both my wife and I have a long his...
tory in the jazz scene (and played brass instruments in various groups into college), so we were thrilled to have Skylark Music perform a variety of classic jazz standards (and a few newer numbers) that were meaningful to us. Their repertoire is impressive, and the flexibility to perform songs as either accompanied vocal works or instrumental duets was likewise a big draw for us. Furthermore, they were always very responsive to our messages, friendly, and professional. If we held another event we wanted to make classy and enjoyable, we'd definitely contact Skylark again!
Response from Skylark Music on 10/19/2019
Always fun to play for some jazz aficionados! Thanks for having us and thanks for the hip ...
song requests!
Robert C
5.0
8/27/2019
You will not regret going with Skylark Music for your wedding ceremony. From the moment we first spoke to them, to the actual ceremony everything was incredible . Skylark Music was...
extremely professional every time we spoke to them, flexible when we changed our minds on songs, and put our minds at ease when we had questions. Most importantly though, the music was perfect during the ceremony. They knocked everything out of the park and added such a special touch on the biggest day of our lives
Response from Skylark Music on 10/19/2019
It was our pleasure! Beautiful ceremony and lovely family and guests. Always nice to play ...
in a beautiful chapel!
Rich W
5.0
3/21/2019
We hired Justin for our wedding at The Garrison on St. Patricks Day 2019. Amazing! The hiring process was very simple, and Jesse was very easy to work with. Jesse and his crew were...
on time, set up in an awesome area, worked well with the wedding coordinator and put on an amazing performance. The guests, children, everyone throughly enjoyed the music. The music at our venue sounded exactly how it did on Jesse's website or even better. I would highly recommend Jesse for any wedding!
Response from Skylark Music on 05/01/2019
It was a pleasure! Thanks for having us. It was a beautiful venue on a beautiful day. Chee...
rs!
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