~ SKYLINE ~ RHAPSODY ~ CODE BLEU ~
$6,800 starting price
Tristate
Service area
Sean Gillen
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (6X)
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RHAPSODY PERFORMANCE MAY 2ND SALT SHACK CEDAR BEACH 7:00 PM
RHAPSODY LIVE BAND SHOWCASE MAY 21ST EKO PRODUCTIONS DEER PARK 8:00 PM
CODE BLEU LIVE BAND SHOWCASE MAY 28TH VIANA HOTEL WESTBURY 8:00 PM
CODE BLEU PERFORMANCE MAY 30TH EAST ISLIP MARINA 6:00 PM
Skyline Orchestras, the leading entertainment agency on Long Island, New York, has delighted audiences for over 25 years with their exceptionally talented bands and ensembles featuring Code Bleu, Rhapsody and Skyline. Their energetic and well-rehearsed musicians are not only skilled at reproducing the sounds of any recording artist but also passionate about making special events unforgettable. What sets our live bands apart is the magical interaction between the musicians and your guests. From weddings and corporate functions to fundraisers and holiday festivities, Skyline Orchestras has built a solid reputation for excellence. With hundreds of 5-star reviews and live testimonials, we’ve been honored to be a part of countless celebrations.
Our specialty ensembles feature harpist, string trios, quartets, and various jazz ensembles.
We also offer various intelligent lighting packages and up lighting to help bring your reception to life.
+38 years in business
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Couples usually spend $9,800
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Instruments
Bass
Cello
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Bluegrass
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
Sean Gillen
Owner
My wife Donna and I opened up this company over 25 years ago. It took off like a rocket and we’ve never looked back. We’ve dedicated our entire lives to being the very best at what we do and it continues to be our passion. Skyline Orchestras has spent the better part of our lives making people happy on their wedding day. We throw the best party possible while accommodating all your various musical needs, helping with decisions and being an overall friendly, experienced ear to lend a hand.
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5.0
out of 5.0119 reviews
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Code Bleu is highly praised by couples who hired them for their weddings, with guests continuing to rave about the band's performance long after the event. The father-daughter duo, Sean and Faith, along with the rest of the band, received accolades for their talent, versatility, and ability to keep the dance floor packed throughout the celebrations. Reviewers appreciated the band's responsiveness, professionalism, and flexibility in accommodating special requests, making them a highly recommended choice for wedding entertainment.Review photos
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Ariel K
5.0
3/15/2025
My husband and I got married in October 2024, and Code Bleu was truly the star of the show at our wedding. Even 5 months later, people are still raving about them, and all of our guests seem to know them by name. Code Bleu did a fantastic job reading the crowd and playing songs that everyone loved while playing the 6 songs on our must play list and avoiding the songs on our do-not-play list. They kept the dance floor packed all night long and brought so much talent and energy. I loved that Sean and Faith are a father-daughter duo and that the band members have been playing together for YEARS (i.e. who you see at a showcase is really who is going to play your wedding). Marissa was insanely easy to work and communicate with (I was emailing her asking her to change lyrics or songs a few days before and she was so responsive and able to accommodate all of my requests). Some of my friends even thought we had a 20-piece band (it was really 10 pieces) because the musicians are all so versatile—everyone is multi-talented, either singing and playing an instrument (or multiple!). They even had someone playing during cocktail hour (included in the package). There was never a moment without music, even during breaks, and it was very easy to work with them for coordinating the ceremony musicians as well (we did a violist, cellist, and pianist). I would HIGHLY recommend checking Code Bleu out at one of their monthly showcases so you can hear them for yourself and meet them—their sound really speaks for itself.
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Katrina P
5.0
2/07/2025
Outstanding performance led by Sean and Faith. Code Bleu was absolutely amazing, we couldn't have asked for a better performance. Sean and Faith ensured our night was the very best. Each member of the band was extremely talented, and our guests continue to rave about them! Highly, highly recommend them for your special day.
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Nicole P
5.0
1/27/2025
We used Code Bleu for our wedding, and the guests could not stop raving about them! We had them for the entire day, and it was the best we could have asked for. My now husband even worked with the band to surprise me with a serenade. As music lovers, we knew we wanted a band for our wedding, and Skyline delivered! The range of music styles they play will have every guest happy. It truly felt like our own private concert of all our favorite tunes!
Amanda C
5.0
1/19/2025
Hiring Code Bleu for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. They even learned our first dance song, and when they performed it, it was absolutely beautiful, a moment we’ll cherish forever! Sean, Faith and the entire band kept our guests on their feet all night long. Whether it was a romantic ballad or a high-energy hit, Code Bleu knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep the party going. The dance floor was packed from the first song to the last song, and they even so graciously let our Uncle sing our last song for the night with the band which is a moment our family will never forget! Check them out today at one of their showcases - we promise you’ll love them and your guests won’t stop raving about them!
Lauren L
5.0
12/17/2024
Code Bleu is the absolute best of the best! We are SO happy we hired them and are already planning our next event. Don't think twice -- BOOK THEM!
Victoria M
5.0
11/07/2024
WOW is all I can say! We booked Code Bleu for our wedding this October and they absolutely blew us away. They kept the dance floor ELECTRIC all night & played all our favorite songs. We still have guests texting us saying how it was the best band they've ever heard at a wedding. Sean & the team are amazing to work with and we knew we were in great hands but they still exceeded all expectations! If you're thinking about booking them, DO IT!
Tony A
5.0
10/16/2024
The BEST WEDDING BAND ON LI!!!! Alyssa and I could not be happier with the evening we had this past Friday. It was the perfect day and our band Rhapsody was the perfect band.
Paul is as professional as it gets. He is accommodating, kind, and a great guy. The band had no problem allowing my band to play some songs as well. They were so smooth and professional in every way to make that happen.
All of my guests were raving! All of our guests were dancing alllll night! A dream come true. Rhapsody is the way to go. Several times I looked at the dance floor and could not believe how busy it was . We never once had to pull
People onto the dance floor.
Thank you Joe Citrano for inviting me to see your excellent band rhapsody (great horn section)!!!!
This is the band for every Long Island wedding! Paul you were amazing once again! PICK RHAPSODY
Megan S
5.0
10/08/2024
We had Code Bleu play at our wedding and they were absolutely amazing! Best wedding band on Long Island in my opinion. We told them we liked all genres of music and they played the best variety. Everyone at the wedding was dancing the entire time and had a fun night. They rocked the whole time, so much talent in each of them. I can’t thank them enough for playing a huge role in making our wedding day so special and fun! Thank you Sean, Faith and the entire band!
Anna S
5.0
7/02/2024
This band is amazing and I highly recommend you book them for any party. They played for my wedding at Bridgeview Yacht Club and I can't say enough good about them. Ross is a pro.
First, he dealt with my many emails!! But most importantly, they provided absolutely amazing amazing music. Every single guest came up to me to tell me that they were the best band they ever heard at a wedding and everyone was dancing for the entire wedding--which was exactly what we hoped for. The wedding was great and Skyline played a HUGE role in that.
Ross and the band learned so many new songs for us--it was crazy!! And their covers of "All Your'n" and "Fast as You" were amazing--I think they truly perfected both songs, and Josh, my husband from Texas, even said that Ross did a better Dwight Yokam than Dwight Yokam. The women singers (I can't remember the names unfortunately) were also incredible. The Amy Winehouse songs were fantastic, and I can't imagine she is easy to cover.
We are definitely going to this band in the future for different celebrations. They just made the party.
Brooke F
5.0
6/27/2024
Code Bleu did a fantastic job at our wedding! We had an amazing time, they accommodated all our requests and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long!
Jessica P
5.0
6/26/2024
We looked at a lot of bands for our wedding day before coming across Code Bleu and knew from the moment they started playing that we wanted them for our wedding. They did an AMAZING job at our wedding this past Sunday. Everyone came up to us during, after and the next morning to let us know how awesome our band was! We had the best time. If you need a band for your wedding, code bleu is where it’s at. Sean is great, he communicates with you about the whole process and answers all your questions. They are super responsive when you have a question or need something. So easy to work with and very professional!
Thanks for an awesome and unforgettable night!
Jessica C
5.0
6/22/2024
We had Skyline as our band at our reception, and we also went through them for our string quartet at the ceremony, our live music for cocktail hour, our DJ at the afterparty, and for the Photo Booth during our reception. Everything was 10/10 amazing. I'd give Skyline and every musician a million stars if I could. Ross was our band leader and point of contact and he could not have been more lovely to work with. His attention to detail to arranging the perfect setlist for your event is unmatched, and the energy the band brings to your event is through the roof. I highly recommend going to a showcase to see them perform like we did (we booked them on the spot directly after the showcase). Our guests are still talking about how great the band was weeks after our wedding, and one of our guests who has a wedding coming up booked them the day after our wedding. I can't imagine using any other band for any future events!
response 06/24/2024
Thank you for such glowing review. It was our pleasure. Thank you for choosing Skyline!
Danielle Z
5.0
4/25/2024
Code Bleu did our wedding a few weeks ago on 4/7/24 and we keep receiving so many compliments on how amazing they were! Sean is great to work with and everyone in the band is so talented. I can't say enough good things about them and would tell anyone who is having a wedding to book Code Bleu because they will make your party so memorable :)
response 06/24/2024
Thank you Danielle! We had a blast!
Victoria F
5.0
1/23/2024
We hired Code Bleu for our 12/10/23 wedding at Water's Edge. Code Bleu was not only amazing to work with, they made our wedding! The dance floor was full the entire night and all of our guests were raving about the music.
I especially appreciated how easy it was to work with Sean, Faith and the rest of the band members. My husband and I wanted to incorporate Italian music into our reception and the band learned a few songs IN ITALIAN at our request. They sounded exactly like the originals (if not better). Additionally, I wanted to surprise my husband by singing a song and it was no issues to work this in to the night.
Hire Code Bleu! You will have the best night!!!
response 06/24/2024
Awesome night! Thank you for choosing us.
anonymous u
5.0
1/22/2024
Code Bleu is the absolute best!!!! From the moment we made contact with them the band was extremely responsive, organized, and professional. Planning with them was a breeze. As for the day of, they brought the house down. They kept all 200 of our guest dancing the entire night to the point where guests were demanding an encore at the end of the night. Code Bleu went out of their way to make the day special for my husband and I. They learned my husbands and I favorite song and surprised us with it. I could not recommend Code Bleu enough. They are worth every penny.
Emil S
5.0
12/31/2023
OMG, RHAPSODY is such a fantastic band! We hired their nine-piece ensemble. The vocals and music were superb and spot on to ALL songs; it was like having the artists in the room. Whether you were over 50 or under 30, everyone was dancing … ALL NIGHT LONG!
Special thanks to Paul, Will and Emily. Rhapsody made our son’s wedding the best ever. You played and sang your hearts out and made the evening one to always remember!!!
We highly recommend Rhapsody for any affair!
Claudia P
5.0
12/08/2023
The number one thing my husband and I wanted was good music. We booked Code Bleu for our wedding pretty much on the spot after attending one of their live showcases. We loved their energy and their wide variety of songs. They were incredible the entire night of our wedding. They kept the party going all night long and our guests are still raving months later. 100% recommend Code Bleu to any couple!
Kailyn S
5.0
11/14/2023
My husband and I hired Rhapsody for our 5/28/23 wedding at the Piermont and it was the best decision of the entire wedding! They were so easy to work with. All of our requested songs were played. Entrance music was perfect from our outdoor ceremony to our cocktail hour to our party inside the Piermont. All of our family and friends were dancing the entire night. Months later from the wedding and everyone always says, "the band was the best part of your wedding". I am so happy that we booked Rhapsody and we would 100 percent recommend them to anyone who is looking for a wedding band! We cannot wait for another major event so we can hire them again! Don't look anywhere else for your wedding band!!
Garrett S
5.0
10/15/2023
My wife and I had the pleasure of choosing Rhapsody to perform at our wedding. We booked them for the ceremony and an extra hour for the reception. The ceremony/cocktail hour were from 5:30pm-~6:45pm. The reception was from 7pm to midnight. The energy was there the entire night, and the audience loved the band.
I also played the saxophone with the band for a song - 1000 Years. Ellen sang along while I played, along with guiding me through the song (Thank you!). Additionally, I spoke with Paul leading up to the wedding, with planning and logistics. Great to work with, and he definitely cares about putting on a good show.
The band was gracious with their time, and would recommend them for anyone wanting a band in the tristate area.
Thanks All!
Pablo G
5.0
7/25/2023
Rhapsody was outstanding from the first phone call to the day of our wedding. Book them right now.
Paul, the bandleader, was exceptionally accommodating and easy to work with. After we completed their nice little worksheet to sketch out the music for the evening, we had some nice conversations about the music, our preferences, and the timing various aspects of the wedding. I hadn't really expected this, but he was very helpful with planning timing and organization of certain key points in the reception. I mean, the guy obviously knows weddings. He made sure to be crystal clear on our expectations, and as wedding weekend arrived and I was panicking about all the moving parts associated with a party for 150 people, it was nice to be confident that the entertainment was going to go well. And yet they still impressed me.
We asked them to hit a pretty wide range of genres. From Sly & the Family Stone to Lady Gaga to Led Zeppelin, they nailed it every time. At one point, I even excused myself from a conversation just to walk over and personally thank as many of them as I could, and they were just getting started.
We have a bunch of friends that are musicians and general music snobs, and many of them went out of their way to come tell me how good of a job they were doing throughout the evening. In fact, we're STILL getting compliments about the band over a week later.
I can't imagine they are going to be available at the rates they're charging for much longer, and weddings are already expensive enough as is. Jump on the chance to book them as soon as you can!
Amanda S
5.0
6/20/2023
Band Rhapsody was phenomenal! We were so pleased with their performance and all of the members were so nice and friendly. Paul (the band leader) was great to work with leading up to and on our wedding day. So many of our guests commented on how much they loved Band Rhapsody. I love that the band members that you hear at the showcases are the band members that you get on your wedding day. Reasonable price, and a low stress experience working with Skyline Orchestras. Don't hesitate, book Band Rhapsody immediately!
response 06/30/2023
Thank you! We had an amazing time performing for you and your guests!
All the best.
Sarah & Ben B
5.0
12/26/2022
We had an absolute blast celebrating our wedding with Code Bleu! A band was one of the most important parts of our day, and we are so happy we went with them. They kept the dance floor full all night, and our guests are still raving about how amazing they are. Working with their team was great, they were very easy and quick to communicate, and worked with us and what we were looking for. We highly, highly recommend booking them for your wedding!
Laura H
5.0
12/08/2022
I was the third sibling to hire Code Bleu for my wedding and they crushed it every single time. Their sets at each wedding were so different but all were incredible and kept the dance floor going. It is amazing how well they read the crowd and keep the party going. They engage the couple and the crowd and make everything so much fun! I had a unique situation with having to project our best man speech (he is currently deployed). The band went above and beyond to help us set up and project the audio for this special speech. Their range is absolutely incredible and so many people commented on how amazing they were and how close to the actual artists they sounded. I even had a few people claim they never though they were "into wedding bands" until they heard Code Bleu. HIRE THEM!
Marissa G
5.0
10/31/2022
I feel that one of the most important aspects of having a great wedding is who you choose for entertainment. My husband and I knew right away after seeing Code Bleu at an intimate band showcase that they would be perfect for us. All of their musicians are very talented and can play everything from classics to current hits. You can tell they love what they do and are having fun. Our guests keep talking about how much fun they had dancing at our wedding. The dance floor was packed and it felt like it was your own private concert. Sean (guitarist) was amazing to work with throughout the whole process and made everything stress-free. Our first dance song was not common so the band learned it from scratch and absolutely nailed it! Sounded exactly like the actual song and was so beautiful. Also, all of the entrance and parent dance songs were wonderful too. I highly recommend choosing "Code Bleu" from Skyline Orchestras for entertainment at your wedding! You will not be disappointed.
Rachel P
5.0
10/31/2022
Code Bleu is amazing! They kept the party rocking all night long. The music never stopped. We highly recommend Code Bleu. The band was easy to communicate with, extremely responsive, and gave us assurance that they’d be able to make our choreographed go smoothly; they did not disappoint! If you want to leave your guests wanting more, hire Code Bleu.
Rachel and Reid P
5.0
10/25/2022
In the same week, three different people recommended we check out Code Bleu as our wedding band. Unfortunately we were unable to attend a showcase and the band said, “we’ll hold your date, you’ll come see us next month and if you hate us, we’ll refund your deposit.” Well, the next month we went to see them and were absolutely blown away.
The entire band is extremely talented, multifaceted and make it look effortless. From Josh Groban to Lizzo they truly played it all. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how incredible they sounded. At our last song, the dance floor was still packed, everyone was having too much fun and wasn’t ready for it to end!
response 10/26/2022
Thank you for choosing Code Bleu, it was our pleasure!
Sam S
5.0
10/18/2022
I have no words for how INCREDIBLE this band was.
Firstly, the performance was so great and all of our guests were commenting about how fun and talented they were - which we already knew because their reputation precedes them :) The set list was perfect and the dance floor was full all night.
Secondly, however, I had some drama with the venue. The band (FAITH in particular) quarterbacked us through all of that. She had my back and kept things running smoothly - which was not her job, but she did it anyways.
Third and final, the band worked with my Dad and husband on a special performance by them (they are also musicians!) and it was one of the highlights of the night.
Hire them. Don't even think twice.
response 10/26/2022
Thank you! We were honored you chose us!
Heather G
5.0
8/08/2022
Code bleu are great performers! Not only talented but really grab the guest and pulled them in to dance! The highlight of our wedding! ❤️❤️❤️
response 10/26/2022
Thank you, it was our pleasure!
Marissa R
5.0
4/22/2022
Code Bleu was amazing. I had the best time and am so glad I hired them. Music was the most important thing to me at my wedding. They were so good to work with, professional and their personalities are all fantastic. It was nice to have a band that looked excited to be there and kept the crowd dancing. The size of the band is impressive and they continuously play which is really nice and harder to come by. I cannot recommend them enough. Hire Code Bleu for an easy way to wow your guests and have a guaranteed fun time!
Molly W
5.0
4/20/2022
WOW! Code Bleu was easily the highlight of our wedding party. Friends and family are still talking about how great the band was. Prior to the date, Sean was very communicative and flexible on set up and really put us at ease. Day-of, Sean, Faith and the whole band had everyone on the dance floor all night. Can't recommend them enough!
Estee G
5.0
2/16/2022
I worked a wedding almost 6 years ago where Code Bleu by Skyline Orchestras performed and I knew then, that I wanted them to perform at my wedding when the time came. Code Bleu was incredible, they also are extremely professional, and had the dance floor rocking all night.
Nicole F
5.0
1/11/2022
TO CODE BLEU
We just wanted to sincerely thank you again for a spectacular performance. It was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The band sounded unbelievable— better than the original version. You kept your promise— no one came off the dance floor the entire night and everyone raved about the band being the best they have ever heard. All of the music choices were perfect. The singers voices and all of the musicians were off the charts incredible. Thank you for being so easy to work with and for making the process so easy. You and your band are top of the line. I know we will see you at another wedding! Thank you so much again. You made the wedding a night we will NEVER forget!!!!
Katie D
5.0
12/27/2021
After seeing Rhapsody at a live show pre-Covid I was blown away! Rhapsody was absolutely phenomenal and the management at Skyline Orchestras was very professional and responded quickly to any questions I had. Leading up to the wedding Charlie (bass player in the band) communicated all of the details of the day with me and even asked for which versions of songs I preferred because the band knew more than one. He was also excellent when I asked him to be in on the Mr. Met surprise. As Mr. Met walked in, Rhapsody played “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” followed by “Ciella Luna” which any Met fan knows is a must during the 7th inning stretch! Rhapsody kept the party going all night! The saxophone and acoustic music during dinner was beautiful and they played all the songs on my request sheet as well as any songs that our family and friends asked them to play during the night as well. They were absolutely incredible!
Julie W
5.0
10/07/2021
We hired Code Bleu for our wedding this past August, and WOW we could not have been more impressed! From the jump, Sean and his team were reassuring that the music would fit the mood and the crowd perfectly. He took into careful consideration our suggestions and requests, while still guiding us with his thoughts based on his professional knowledge. Sean and the band's experience is evident throughout their performance, because they read the room absolutely perfectly, while holding up the promise that we would have a huge dance party. For real, we danced all night start to finish, only to pause for the special dances. Code Bleu's energy is unmatched and the music itself was unbelievable, this is such a talented band. We got so many compliments about them (and are still hearing them!). We LOVED working with Code Bleu and hope to see them at another event in the future! Thank you!!
Bridget A
5.0
7/28/2021
Wow! We can not say enough wonderful things about Rhapsody and the amazing job they did at our wedding at the Vineyards at Aquebogue this week. Throughout the process, the band members were extremely responsive to our questions and requests. They learned the songs we asked for and did such a beautiful job performing them. We have heard from multiple guests at the wedding who said it was the best wedding band they’ve ever seen- people were on the dance floor all night long and didn’t want to leave thanks to Rhapsody. We can’t thank them enough for making our day so perfect!
Ginny G
5.0
6/15/2021
WOW! If you want get your guests up and dancing this is the band for you! They performed at my daughter's wedding at The Vineyards at Aquebogue this past weekend and everyone said it was the best wedding they ever went to. The music makes the party and boy did Code Bleu nail it. They are extremely authentic and talented. You won't regret it!!
Stacy M
5.0
6/15/2021
Is there a way to give 100 stars??? My son and daughter in law got married 4 day ago and I still cannot stop reliving it. CODE BLEU blew us away!! Their musicality, their voices, their ability to read the room, their song choices.... everything about them was amazing! They promised us they would rock the room all night and boy did they ever. Not to mention working with Sean- he was so attentive to all of our questions and responded to all of our special requests perfectly. BOOK THIS BAND!!
Stephanie S
5.0
3/12/2020
WOW! We are still blown away by how amazing Code Bleu was! It's been 3 months since my wedding and I am still getting compliments. They have the utmost professionalism and were an absolute dream vendor to work with- made everything so easy and didn't have to worry about a single thing. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. Can't stress how much everyone loved them- even my other vendors complimented them! By far the BEST decision we made was to have Code Bleu play our wedding. Can't thank them enough for making our special day perfect!
response 03/12/2020
Thank you and congrats again Stephanie and Steven! It was our pleasure.
Dana G
5.0
1/23/2020
If I could give Skyline Orchestras 10 out 5 stars I would. I said throughout my whole wedding planning process that I wanted to have fun on my wedding day and dance all night long. Boy, did they deliver! The entire reception was one big dance party, the dance floor was full of people (I had over 200 guests). They knew exactly what to play to keep the party going. They did a beautiful take on "We Dance" by Bethel Worship, learned our family song "Circle" by Harry Chapman, and other songs we requested! My wedding was over a year ago and people are STILL talking about the band. I can not recommend enough. Do you want a party? BOOK THEM NOW.
Jeanine H
5.0
1/07/2020
Code Bleu played at our wedding on Jan 4th 2020 and if I could give them more then 5 stars I would. They were INCREDIBLE. The entire wedding, the dance floor was full with people. They knew exactly what to play to keep the party going. They also played a beautiful rendition of "A Town I Loved So Well" which is an Irish song that means the world to my family- it brought everyone to tears and was just so special. Every single person at my wedding told me how amazing the band was. I can not recommend them enough. They really made my wedding a party to remember!!
response 01/08/2020
Thank you for the glowing review, congratulations again and here's to an awesome future!
Amy S
5.0
11/02/2019
Skyline was our wedding band and BOY did they do an incredible job at our wedding! We got so much wonderful feedback from all of our guests that they were absolutely amazing between their song selection, performance, professionalism, and volume (my mother was SO worried they would be too loud but they were perfect!). They played everything we wanted though they did play one song on our "do not play" list which ended up not being a big deal anyway and we just laughed about it. The band leader Ross did a great job running the night and keeping everyone on the dance floor the entire time. Besides that, their manager Marissa is also so easy to deal with and was so helpful in the planning process. One thing my husband and I wanted more than anything at our wedding was a band and we spent so much time choosing; when we finally found Skyline we were so happy and continue to be with how they performed that night. I'd recommend them to anyone!
response 01/08/2020
So happy and proud Skyline was able to share in your special day! All the best for a fabul...
ous future.
Roslyn J
5.0
10/26/2019
Code Bleu band was one of the first and best decisions we made during the wedding planning process! We were very picky about finding the right live band, as it was a huge priority for our wedding to be a big dance party. After we went to a Code Bleu showcase in NYC, we realized that if these talented folks could brighten up a room of tired, sober couples on a Monday night after a long work day and get them to dance and sing along, then they would be a necessity and perfect for our wedding. Working with Sean and his team was extremely easy throughout the entire process, and we trusted them to deliver a good time, especially since we have a very eclectic taste in music and our guests ranged in all ages and cultures. Code Bleu certainly delivered and was able to satisfy every genre and taste to ensure everyone had a blast. So many of our guests commented on the amazing band, and we would not have had as great of a party without Code Bleu!
Kim G
5.0
10/17/2019
Rhapsody was perfect for our wedding! Started off the night with a beautiful rendition of our first dance song. They had all of our guests up and dancing the entire night, even before dinner! They did an amazing job reading the crowd and choosing the right songs to keep the party going. Super professional and likable group, would 100% recommend!
Jennifer W
5.0
8/04/2019
My brother and sister in law had hired Code Bleu by Skyline Orchestras for their wedding, and I remember being blown away, dancing and thinking, "Wow, I keep forgetting this is band, they sound exactly like the actual song! One day when I get married, I am so hiring them too". Lucky for us, they happened to be available when we booked our wedding on pretty short notice in March of 2019. Not only were they all very nice people and certainly knew how to get the crowd having fun, they sounded incredible and could perform literally anything. They even learned our wedding song for us which was relatively new at the time, and they sounded just like the actual song. Their performance through the whole evening was really so amazing and made our day so magical. We HIGHLY recommend Code Bleu especially, but I know all of the bands in the Skyline family are equally as great. Another family member recently hired another one of their bands for her December 2019 wedding and I cannot wait to go see them perform!
Kacie Y
5.0
6/25/2019
If my husband and I could give code bleu 6 stars- we would! Sean and his team were so incredible! They had people dancing all night and SO many of our guests came up to us at the end of the night saying they couldn’t even tell a lot of the songs they sang were covers because of how phenomenal they sounded. I couldn’t have been happier choosing code bleu to provide the entertainment of a lifetime. We will never forget how we danced the night away!! Thank you!!!
Anne F
5.0
6/05/2019
We had Code Bleu for our daughter's wedding and it was AMAZZZZIINNGGGGG.....The band is incredible- every member thoroughly enjoys playing and entertaining- the passion and love of music are contagious!! The guests were blown away by how good they are! Thank you for a memorable night! You guys rock!
Jessica M
5.0
3/18/2019
Skyline Orchestra provided the music for our wedding on May 12, 2018 at the NYIT DeSeversky Mansion in Old Westbury and they were AMAZING!! Talented, professional, high energy (but can read a crowd perfectly and adjust accordingly), accommodating, and FUN. They were an essential component of our wedding and set the tone perfectly!! Book them EARLY or get their availability before you commit to a date at your venue - yes, they are that amazing. Early on in our planning process, we heard wonderful things about them - they were actually the only band we seriously considered for our wedding. We attended a showcase at their studio in April 2017, and booked them immediately afterwards. Definitely attend a showcase if you can - but rest assured they're all incredible musicians, very professional, and worth every penny. We worked closely with Marisa from start to finish - she was so kind and helpful when it came to all of the many questions we asked. Skyline has an incredibly long and varied list of songs and accommodated the special request for our wedding song graciously (and performed it ahead of time for us at a second showcase we attended... and blew us away with how authentic and heartfelt it was!). Skyline's leader, Ross, scheduled a call with us a few weeks out from our wedding to review our timeline and make some key suggestions that helped our day run very smoothly. He was in touch with our awesome Day-Of-Coordinator, Kelli Teglas, our Event Coordinator at the venue, Rocio Morello along with our Maitre'D, and our photographer, Jon Lemon. We were so impressed with how well Ross knew the venue and the ins and outs of how the evening would go. Additionally, the harpist for our ceremony, Faith, was provided by Skyline, and she was fabulous. We had a special request for Moon River to be played, and she was happy to accommodate. THANK YOU, Skyline Orchestra!!
Alex J
5.0
2/24/2019
Code Bleu kept our guests on the dance floor the entire night. The amount of music they can play is incredible. If you are looking for music for your wedding I recommend booking them now! The party did not stop and people were raving about how great they were. Highly recommend!
response 03/06/2019
Thank you for letting us be a part of such a special day ~ the beginning of your lives tog...
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michelle s
5.0
11/30/2018
100 stars!!! Code bleu is AMAZING. end of story. we went to about 5-6 showcases before our wedding and went to see them just THREE days after! we love them. YOU NEED THEM!!
Emily E
5.0
11/18/2018
“Canes? Where we’re going, we don’t need canes.” – This was the quote of the night after Code Bleu had our 96yo great-aunt dancing her heart out on the dance floor.
A good measure of a band’s quality is the number of people on the dancefloor. For our reception, Code Bleu had everyone – young, old, and everyone in between - dancing all night. They truly excelled at reading the room and adjusting accordingly, playing a good combination of music from “Fireball” to “Will You Be My Girl.” The band members were engaging and often joined guests on the dancefloor to keep things lively. They nailed our first dance song, and made our parents cry during the father-daughter and mother-son dances. We were truly blessed to share our wedding with Sean and the rest of the band! They are truly the best in the business.
Suggestion to anyone booking them – if you can swing it get everyone (the extra vocalist, trumpet, etc). They are truly something special. Sean/Donna if you read this – Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.
Rosanne O
5.0
11/11/2018
Rhapsody was the best part of our wedding. They have such a wide range of songs, sound incredible together and they bring so much energy to the room. They’re fun, easy to deal with and a fun night out going to one of their showcases. Highlyyyy recommend.
Lauren H
5.0
10/13/2018
Rhapsody did an amazing job at our wedding! They really know how to rock a crowd and get everyone out of their seats. Prior to the wedding they were accommodating and made sure all of our wishes were accomplished. They have great range and lots of personality. It was perfect! We could not have asked for a better performance for our special day! Excellent job!
Caitlyn S
5.0
10/12/2018
Code Bleu was the absolute perfect band for our wedding ! They kept everyone dancing and engaged all night just like we wanted and they sounded phenomenal ! I would definitely recommend using them for your wedding if you’re looking to have an all around good time !
Nicole E
5.0
7/28/2018
I had one request from Code Bleu, we wanted every guest to wake up the next morning with sore feet from dancing all night. Code Bleu did just that. Sure enough, not even 40 minutes into the reception, women’s heels were off, and guests were getting down on the dance floor. At one point everyone was dancing – I’ve never seen my family having so much fun as an entire group! My family has worked with Code Bleu for other weddings, so I knew before booking them they are amazing. This band is truly talented- guests can sense their passion for music as they are smiling at one another as they jam- their vibe is infectious! Leading up to the wedding, Sean (Band leader/Guitarist) was very responsive with every question that I had. They have a very interactive website that you used leading up to the wedding that gave them an idea of what kind of music you would like. Sean and I spoke a few days before the wedding to go over last minute items. I asked Sean over the phone to play whatever the band thinks is best (since they are the professionals) and to just keep people on the dance floor all night. They did exactly that. The band members themselves are all young good-looking musicians. Pam (one of the female singers) has a beautiful range- similar to Christina Aguilera. Donna (female vocalist/Sean’s wife) has a soulful voice with hints of Etta James or Ella Fitzgerald influence. Shelly (male vocalists) has an unbelievable voice that nails every note. One of the members of the band is a former American Idol contestant- Anwar Robinson; his voice is breathtaking. Our guests kept coming up to me complementing me on the band. I am so thankful to have come across these guys!! If you are unsure, go see them perform at one of their showcase gigs. We went with the 9-person band. It was worth every dollar and then some. The value of this band CAN NOT be beat. They also had a pianist playing a jazz session during cocktail hour that was spot on. Do yourself a favor and book with them now- they book quickly (so much so, that my cousin who tried to book with them could not because they had been booked on their wedding date months prior to his attempt). The reception music had all of our guests complimenting us about afterwards. They kept the energy up until the very end and read the room just right in terms of what the crowds needed when for throughout the night. In addition to the actual night of the wedding, I have to rave about the communication leading up to the wedding day. They have a great planning page that you can go in and adjust whenever you want to add more info, songs you want to hear, music you don't like, etc., and it keeps everything so organized and easy. Your contact person with the band is notified every time you save new content to the page and then you have a call to go over everything in the week leading up to the wedding. Donna came up to my husband and I during the reception to ask us how we liked everything, and to offer us well wishes- this was so sweet! Oh, and they played until the very last person (my husband and I) walked out of the room…and they still continued playing until the end of the set. I heard them playing as we were in the elevator heading up to our suite; they are so professional! I didn't worry about a single thing. I just enjoyed the night and the awesome performance- it was exactly as planned, and yes my feet hurt too because I was on the dance floor for most of the reception! Thank you, Sean, Donna and Code Bleu!
Kaitlyn S
5.0
5/31/2018
We had Code Bleu play for our wedding and they were amazing! They kept everyone dancing all night long! All of our guests continue to tell us how wonderful the band was and how much fun they had! My husband was so impressed and felt that they sang songs better than the original! I would recommend Code Bleu to anyone! Such a fun and kind group of people!
response 05/31/2018
Thank you! It was our pleasure!
All the best.
Alexandra Z
5.0
12/31/2017
Code Bleu was amazing! Sean and the rest of the band was the highlight of our wedding and even two months after the wedding, people are commenting to myself and my husband on how awesome the band was and that they stole the show! If you are looking for an amazing band to play at your wedding, stop your search and reserve Code Bleu, trust me it is worth it and will be the best decision you make. We can’t thank Code Bleu enough for making our wedding so special!
- Alex and Justin
Ryan H
5.0
11/07/2017
OMG THEY MADE OUR WEDDING!
If you are browsing around looking for a wedding band, stop now; you found them! If you are the fence of a DJ and saving money or a live band, stop now; yes, it does make a huge difference!
This band rocked and literally made our wedding. We were not an easy wedding, we wanted songs from the Beastie Boys to Hey Mambo Italiano, to Ingrid Michaelson. We had an annoying do not play list and even asked the band to sing some songs but without a country feeling. The band came through in every way possible.
From the guitarist sliding on the dance floor ripping a guitar solo, to Luciano Pavorotti being performed right after dinner and making literally everyone cry, to the keyboarder nailing every Billy Joel song, everything was perfect!
We were nervous because about 75% of the wedding crowd was under 30 years old and the other 25% were an older. The band did an amazing job at playing new and old music that everyone knows and loves to dance too. We didn’t want the same typical wedding songs. The dance floor was filled the entire wedding! The band played off the energy of the crowd and we had a ton of energy.
From the cocktail hour to the very end the band did not stop playing. Our party even chanted “One More Song!” for an encore performance. I am telling you all our guest came up to us and said they felt like they were in the middle of live rock concert all night long.
To the band, I know you all do a ton of weddings but you truly made our wedding night something unbelievable and special. Thank you again for everything!
– Love Jess & Ryan!
Caitlin B
5.0
11/02/2017
Sean, Donna and the whole crew of Code Bleu made the wedding day ROCK! Our guests jaws are still down to the floor from how amazing the band sounded. The vibe was exactly how my husband and I had wanted for our evening. From cocktail hour, entrances, dinner and all night dancing - smiles were glued to all the faces in the venue. Thank you a thousand times over for making the soundtrack to our big day! We've already had people requesting your information for their next events!
Caitlin & Ryan
Nicole S
5.0
10/08/2017
They were absolutely outstanding at our wedding this past July, and we cannot recommend them strongly enough.
Those who’ve been to at least a few weddings with live bands will appreciate how important the band is to the energy and atmosphere of the reception. A great wedding band is truly memorable, setting the stage for the whole evening, making every moment pop, getting people up out of their seats with a collective feeling of joy and energy and vigor.
By that measure, Code Bleu is a great wedding band.
They absolutely nailed the song for our first dance, which was “Tenerife Sea” by Ed Sheeran. The song has a gorgeous finger-picked guitar riff that Sean got exactly right, and they also made sure to maintain the same tempo as the studio recording, which made it a lot easier for my wife and I to get through our choreographed dance.
The feedback from our guests was unanimous: the band was incredible. Everyone was blown away. To quote one of them: “They did songs that your grandparents will love, they did songs that teenagers will love, and everything in between.” More than one guest told me that at points during the evening they assumed the band had taken a break and put on a studio-recorded track, only to turn around and be surprised to see that it was in fact the band playing the song live.
Ours’ was also a crowd that had plenty of musically proficient individuals with discerning ears. One of the groomsmen is an outstanding guitarist in his own right, and he was totally blown away by Sean, finding himself zoning out for minutes at a time listening to a couple of his solos.
Code Bleu gave us confidence throughout the whole process. My wife and I invested a great deal of time and energy in picking a band; we read a lot of reviews and went to a lot of showcases. There were a few things that stood out about Code Bleu from the start.
The first thing is that the whole band sings. This is an easy thing to undervalue, but it gives them a ton of flexibility: the sax player sings Latin songs, the keys guy is a dead ringer for Billy Joel, the drummer does Dave Matthews—and then you’ve got also got dedicated vocalists. With most of the other bands we saw, the lead vocals did all the singing—maybe one or two of the musicians sang a bit of backup—and as a consequence they were more limited in the types of songs they could really nail.
It was also reassuring to my wife and me that the band members are consistent. Many of the other bands we saw were a rotating cast: on the day we saw them, they had one or two outstanding talents, but couldn’t guarantee that they’d be part of the ensemble for our wedding months later, because at any point they might leave for a different opportunity. Code Bleu seems almost like a family—they’ve been together for many years, and they seem genuinely to love what they do. You know what you’re getting with them, and Sean himself is a warm, passionate and patient professional that never gives you any reason to doubt that they’re going to deliver an incredible performance.
They do a great job with arrangements, and know how to use technology to produce an authentic sound. They know how to read a room and make sure everyone is up and engaged and having a good time. And they also know how to make sure that the focus and spotlight is on the bride and groom, and how not to make the show about themselves.
So, again: if they’re available, book them.
Stacey L
5.0
10/04/2017
So we booked with Code Bleu. LITERALLY THE BEST WEDDING BAND EVER. I had known about them from my sister's wedding (6 years ago) where everyone danced and had a good time. They are like a fine wine, they get better with age. They are fun loving and talented group of musicians and singers. They are managed by Skyline Orchestra. You can choose how many performers you want for your wedding which is nice and budget friendly. They vibe with a good crowd and make the experience so much better. All everyone could talk about was how great they were. Everyone was on the dance floor having a good time.
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