Marcy Kelly
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Yeah, we've been known to rock a party or two, but if anything speaks to the quality of a band it would have to be longevity. Sugar has been performing as a consistent staple in the New England music scene for over two decades now and shows no signs of giving the dance floor a breather.
With over 500 weddings and corporate events on the resume, along with hundreds of appearances at nightclubs, casinos, and public events, SUGAR knows what it takes to create an energetic, party atmosphere while providing an exceptional level of class and service. With performance locations ranging from a variety of venues; such as the world renowned Mohegan Sun Casino, the historic Waldorf Astoria in NYC, the elegant Newport, RI mansions, quaint back-yard and rustic farm weddings, scenic vineyards, and many more. We've traveled far and wide to many a location just to bring the Sugar party to you.
If you are considering Sugar for your next event, please fill out our info request and we promise to respond ASAP with as much helpful information that we can provide, including our availability, list of services and pricing options.
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Marcy Kelly
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We're honored when asked to be part of such an important day! We do our very best to make it memorable, and all our clients had hoped for!
With over 500 weddings and corporate events on the resume, along with hundreds of appearances at nightclubs, casinos, and public events, SUGAR knows what it takes to create an energetic, party atmosphere while providing an exceptional level of class and service.
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Sugar is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional performance at weddings. Marcy, the band's representative, is commended for being responsive and helpful throughout the planning process, ensuring a smooth experience. Guests raved about the band's diverse music selection that kept everyone, including Grandma, on the dance floor until the last song. The band's ability to create a magical and intimate atmosphere, as well as their willingness to learn custom songs, made the wedding unforgettable. The overall consensus is that Sugar is an amazing band that exceeded expectations and is highly recommended for weddings.Review photos
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Emily G
5.0
11/26/2024
We can't say enough good things about Sugar! From start to finish, they made our wedding unforgettable. Their selection of songs was fantastic, keeping the energy alive and everyone on the dance floor all night long. Marcy was an absolute joy to work with—so responsive and helpful throughout the planning process, ensuring everything went smoothly. Sugar seamlessly handled music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, each with the perfect vibe.
One of the most special moments of the night was our last dance together after all our guests had left. The band made it incredibly memorable, creating a magical and intimate atmosphere that we will cherish forever.
If you're looking for a band that will make your wedding extraordinary, look no further than Sugar!
Catherine K
5.0
9/07/2024
"THIS BAND IS INCREDIBLE" was the statement of the night, Sugar's performance blew our guests away. Marcy was a pleasure to collaborate with leading up to wedding day, even allowing us 2 custom songs that meant so much to us for our first dances, and their performance day of was spectacular. Everyone, and I mean everyone, was on the dance floor until the last song.
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Christy L
5.0
6/19/2023
Sugar was simply AMAZING! We had all 10 pieces for our wedding, and we had the horns do a New Orleans styled second line for us. Our guests went on and on about how awesome they were, and we had the best time on the dance floor. We can't wait to see them again at our friend's wedding this fall.
Caitlin C
5.0
2/08/2022
Our favorite part of the wedding was dancing all night! Sugar is an amazing band that plays a huge variety of music (even Grandma was on the dance floor!). They are the real deal. Sugar has a HUGE discography and will even learn a few songs for your special night! We had pop, rock, jazz standards, and tons of disco! Such a memorable night! It was so easy to work with Marcy. Great communication and they were very accommodating and flexible when we had to postpone our original date. The dance floor was packed! Thanks Sugar!!
Helen R
5.0
1/05/2022
Sugar is the absolute best band we have ever heard at a wedding or similar event. We were so impressed with their talent! we hired their 10-piece band for our daughter's wedding and would highly recommend them. They were great to work with both before and on the day of the wedding!
Victoria P
5.0
11/11/2020
Sugar is the BEST! Once we booked our wedding date we knew we had to have them! This band is so talented and knows how to get the party started! From the ceremony music, to the cocktail hour, to the reception, everything was perfect! I can't say enough good things about them! They made our wedding day so fun and so special!
Eileen K
5.0
10/21/2020
We hired Sugar to play at our daughters wedding this past August. Marcy was very professional and flexible considering we had to change our reception location due to Covid-19. Sugar didn’t disappoint . The band was truly the highlight of the evening. I highly recommend this band for any occasion that you want to have a great time.
Amy D
5.0
10/15/2020
This band is incredible. So accommodating, so professional, so TALENTED! These superb musicians lit up the entire ballroom with their vibe and their energy, they easily kept us on our feet all night long. Friends are family are still gushing over their performance, we are too! Highly recommended!!
Molly Z
5.0
10/15/2020
When we first got engaged, we reached out to SUGAR to ask for their available dates for the following summer. Essentially, we would choose a date around their availability. We had been to 2 weddings that they did, and love following them perform locally at events and bars, and we are SO glad we had them be a part of our wedding day. Months later and our friends and family are still raving about the band. They kept everyone dancing all night.
During the planning process, I was extremely pleased with their communication. They came out to the space ahead of time to check with the electrical capability, and were wonderfully responsive, encouraging, and professional in every interaction.
We hope our friends will copy us for their own weddings so we can have the pleasure of experiencing them perform again soon!
scott p
5.0
9/09/2020
Sugar created a special experience with us by helping conform to covid rules. Normally, a high energy 8 piece band transformed into a 5 piece Sugar-lite group and transformed our reception into a terrific memorable experience. Extremely professional & it is easy to give them 5 stars! I highly recommend you give them a call!
Barbara C
5.0
6/17/2020
Fun band!
Allison L
5.0
12/30/2019
SUGAR was amazing!! Everyone was on the dance floor all night having a blast, singing along, and kept telling us SUGAR was the best wedding band they’ve heard! They’re so lovely and wonderful to work with and have a fantastic selection of songs. Look no further because you’ve just found your wedding band!
Sara S
5.0
12/05/2019
As soon as I got engaged, I reached out to Sugar to play our wedding. I love their energy and ability to get everyone on the dance floor each time I see them perform. Music and dancing were some of our top priorities for our wedding, so it was an easy decision to book them!
Marcy was great to work with and always responsive. I had a few questions and changes leading up to the day. She made it very easy and never made me feel any stress. Not only did the band perform at our reception, but we were also able to book the acoustic guitar for our wedding ceremony. It was beautiful!!
I highly recommend Sugar to anyone looking for great music, great service, and most importantly great people at their wedding or event! They made the evening into the party I was hoping for. Thank you.
Juli B
5.0
11/12/2019
Sugar really made our wedding day extra special! My guests have been raving about the band ever since and have even traveled to see them perform again since. Marcy is very responsive throughout your wedding planning and helps you iron out all the details so that there is nothing to worry about on the day of. Sugar was the best decision we made. What an amazing party our wedding day was!
Lauren V
5.0
11/04/2019
Sugar was hands down the absolute BEST vendor decision we made in regards to our wedding! They were amazing and kept the party going all night long! Their set list was on point and had every single person on the dance floor!!!! They are worth every penny!!!!
Ashley D
5.0
10/31/2019
I cannot say enough!!!! Sugar absolutely made our wedding, and our family/friends were out on the dance floor before it even got dark out. Every single person was having the time of their lives and kept raving about our band throughout the night and even still, months later. They were professional, communicative and responsive leading up to our big event. And, day of, they absolutely rocked it! I’m so glad we chose to move forward with Sugar and we can’t imagine our day without them. We chanted “one more song!!!” At the end of the night, and then played one last final song for us before we were Forced to close down the place. By the end of the night, it looked like we were all at a concert with our favorite band. I can’t say enough!!!! You will not regret booking them and look no further :) I wish we could do it all over again!!
Margot S
5.0
9/22/2019
Working with Sugar was one of the best experiences of our wedding planning. Marcy was incredibly responsive and easy to work with, we used them for the ceremony (a classical guitarist), trio for cocktails, and the full band (we added an extra horn) for the reception. All three pieces were highlights of the wedding, and we highly recommend, but Sugar as a full band was way, way, way above what we’d even hoped for. From their opening they had our crowd out and dancing, brought so much energy to the evening and left everyone wanting more. They nailed our two special request songs (which were offered as part of their quote): Lizzo and Robyn. The songs were executed tightly and sounded like they’d been part of their (extensive) songlist for years. If Sugar happens to be available for your wedding... don’t wasted time, book them and thank us later.
Kelly H
5.0
7/20/2019
Thank you so much to Sugar for playing at our wedding last month!! Sugar had everyone on their feet the entire night and they were so easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. Special thanks to Marcy!
Alexa P
5.0
11/21/2018
We were so lucky to book Sugar for our wedding! They played the perfect variety of songs that appealed to all ages at our wedding. Everyone was up and dancing most of the night, which is exactly what we were hoping for! They were able to mix in our song requests with their own set list and it flowed perfectly. I would highly recommend Sugar for any wedding or event!
Laura D
5.0
10/17/2018
Sugar was AMAZING!!!! We got married in August at Jonathan Edwards winery and they were everything we hoped for! Honestly worth every penny! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night and are still raving about them. If you book them you will not be disappointed!!
Robert B
5.0
10/08/2018
Sugar absolutely rocked the night of my wedding! Every song they played was incredible and they were a highly entertaining group. As a musician and former performer myself, I tend to have high standards when it comes to live music. Sugar did NOT disappoint! I highly recommend that anyone in the market for a top-line wedding band consider booking Sugar!
Joanna L
5.0
9/18/2018
We could not have been any happier with our decision to have Sugar as our wedding band. They are the best. After seeing them perform for the first time years ago, we knew immediately we’d want them at our wedding – long before even being engaged! We were ecstatic to learn they were available for our day. Coordinating with Marcy was exceptionally easy – the band couldn’t have been more professional, reliable and an absolute joy to work with. They’re unbelievably talented and cover every genre in the book. They know how to keep the party going - there wasn’t one song the entire night that the dance floor wasn’t full. Our family and friends still rave about the amazing time they had at our wedding dancing the night away thanks to Sugar. If they weren’t Sugar fans before our wedding, they are now! If you’re looking to have the best time at your wedding, make sure Sugar is there.
Suzanne H
5.0
8/25/2018
We couldn’t have been happier with our decision to hire Sugar for our wedding. We were fortunate to be planning a wedding 14 months in advance and had lots of bands to choose from. Sugar was our first voice and we were thrilled they were available. They were easy to work with, listened to our concerns about music and volume that would appeal to guests in a wide age range and delivered on our every expectation. We’ve heard numerous comments from our guests about how much they loved the band. We asked them to learn two songs for us, one for the father daughter dance and one that my husband really likes, and they knocked it out of the park. We’re looking forward to the next time we’ll be up in New England so we can catch them at the Newport Blues Cafe or one of the other places they play.
MaryKate M
5.0
7/21/2018
BOOK THIS BAND! Sugar is absolutely amazing! Even if you haven’t heard them yet, if they are available, book them for your event! Marcy, our contact and the main singer in the band, made the whole planning process as easy as possible. We had a wedding in Newport, RI in June 2018 and the band was great! They have a varied repertoire and got everyone out on the dance floor! We got the 8 piece band and extended for an hour- helped make our day even more amazing!
knottie90bdd5ac9ea871d2
5.0
7/18/2018
As a wedding planner and coordinator, I had the opportunity and pleasure to work alongside Sugar for one of my client's wedding. What a GREAT band! Leading up to the wedding, Izzy and Marcy were both very responsive in communicating about the timeline. Then, on the day-of the wedding, they were on time, efficient and courteous during their set-up, they were high-energy and kept the dance floor full the entire evening! One of the VERY best bands I've worked with in all my years. Can't wait to work with them again. I will be recommending them with 5 STARS!
Eric G
5.0
1/14/2018
Our top priorities when planning our wedding were band, booze, and food. We wanted to have a party. We were able to get the booze/food part secured through our venue, so when looking for a band, we knew we had to find a group that would get our guests on their feet and dancing the entire night.
We had seen Sugar perform many times throughout the years in Block Island, and knew that they were the band for us. Once we found out they were available to travel to Tarrytown, NY on our date - we got excited, and for good reason. Throughout the (extremely stressful) wedding planning process, Marcy and Izzy went out of their way to make us feel comfortable, and answer all of our many questions/requests (we had a lot).
The sound and professionalism they brought the night-of was incredible. We had them play during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. We also added the extra horn section (trust me...worth every penny). EVERYONE was on the dance floor the entire night - from the youngest cousin to the oldest grandparent.
Sugar truly made our night special, different, and fun, and we thank them very much for that. We would highly recommend them to anyone.
Katie M
5.0
12/27/2017
While planing our wedding, our main priority was entertainment, as soon as we got engaged we knew right away we wanted Sugar Band! We actually picked a wedding date based on Sugars availability. We had seen them so many times and they never disappointed. Their high energy gets the crowd up and dancing all night long.
Marcy was wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding. She put me at ease, was very organized and accommodating to our high demands. We had the 8-piece band for our 6 hour reception.
On our wedding day Sugars enthusiasm and talent really showed. They did a phenomenal job at reading the crowd and were able to know what song to play next to keep everyone dancing, while also taking into account the songs my groom and I loved. After our last song of the night our guests were chanting “one more song!”
All of our guests who knew of Sugar were excited for their performance and guests who didn’t know who they were, did after our wedding and some went on to become Sugar groupies! All of our guests still talk about how much fun they had at our wedding.
Sugar is the perfect band for a mixed crowd because they can play a little bit of everything! Our wedding was such a fun time and Sugar played a huge role in our happy memories. If you are looking for a talented, high energy band with a huge song list then, I highly recommend Sugar! They will turn your wedding reception into the best dance party of your life.
A M
5.0
12/19/2017
Sugar was beyond amazing! Our guests danced all night to the amazing music! Highly recommend!
Ida Z
5.0
11/03/2016
We've watched Sugar perform over the course of many years at venues in Newport, RI. In fact whenever they were in town we would make sure we were out for the night! So when we got engaged and had to pick a band, there was no hesitation whatsoever Sugar was the band for us! We were so excited to have them, we even announced it on our Save the Date! Aka Save the Date for our wedding and Save the Date for Sugar's performance! They sure did not disappoint! They were amazing and SO professional. They vibed so well with all the other vendors and dealt with typical wedding day hitches like pros. I.e. timing/scheduling of first dances, speeches, etc. They are hands down the best wedding band. They come with their own lighting which was an added surprise and bonus ;)
Allison H
5.0
10/30/2016
My husband and I have seen Sugar perform numerous times and decided long before we were engaged that we didn't just want them, we needed them at our wedding. When the time came to look for venues we based our search around Sugar's availability. Luckily the starts aligned and we booked them for our September 2016 wedding at Jonathan Edwards Winery. Marcy made the pre wedding process so easy and was always responsive to our emails. Fast forward to our wedding day. Sugar ROCKED!! We new we were in for a special night when after our first dance all 200 of our guests flooded the dance floor for the next song. Seriously, everyone was on the dance floor and it continued that way until the end of the night when everyone started chanting, "one more song, one more song". Our guests are still raving about our band over a month later. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without Sugar! Book them! You won't regret it.
Mara R
5.0
10/21/2016
We had first heard of Sugar through a friend that had heard them perform at a local bar. After some research and looking at the reviews, we went to the Wind Jammer to hear them play. They were AMAZING and had the whole bar up and dancing the whole night. We chatted with Izzy and Marcy after the show and were convinced that night that they would be perfect for the wedding. Working with them through contract negotiations, song choices, and logistics was made pretty easy by how responsive Marcy is. That night, they were the one thing that truly made our wedding. Everyone can't stop talking about how amazing they were and the dance floor was so packed all night people were dancing on the carpet. We can't thank them enough for making our night the best!!
Jordan G
5.0
10/11/2016
We had Sugar perform at our wedding this past June and they did not disappoint. We still get compliments from our family and friends - Everyone was dancing all night! This band really made our reception come alive! We HIGHLY recommend them and continue to see them perform when they are playing in the local areas.
Thank you again for making our wedding so special!
Knottie74669714
5.0
8/10/2016
This is the band to hire for your wedding or event. Not one guest sat down the entire night. No one wanted the wedding to end. They will play everything and anything and they appeal to every age group. Their sound is amazing! Hire them and look no further.
Lucy P
5.0
6/28/2016
Sugar is the best band in the area, hands down! They have a huge repertoire from oldies to current music and they are just soooo good! You have options with the number of players (and therefore $$) and the songs you want them to play as well as for how long. I arranged my entire wedding around Sugar's availability because I absolutely had to have them. Everyone has been talking about the band ever since the big day and the experience from my initial conversation with Marcy was top notch, no complaints. So easy to work with and so professional. Cannot say enough good things. If you want a good band you need Sugar!
Heather S
5.0
6/12/2016
I cannot say enough about Sugar! They played my wedding two weeks ago and my guests having been raving about them ever since. Marcy was a true professional in the planning and organizing of my night. I knew I didn't have to worry about anything. They are such a diverse and talented group of musicians and hiring them for my big night was one of the easiest and best decisions I had to make.....highly recommended!
Knottie40062159
5.0
11/02/2015
Sugar band made our wedding! I still have people coming to me 2 weeks later saying that they've never danced so much in their life. You can tell the band is having a great time which makes everyone want to join in on the fun! Very professional and accommodating we all. I would recommend to everyone!
Dana G
5.0
10/04/2015
Sugar is absolutely amazing!! When we first got engaged, we saw a few Sugar band members play at Red 36 in Mystic. We immediately fell in love and knew we wanted them to play at our wedding. And in our search for wedding venues and dates, we were only interested in dates that we knew Sugar was available to play. We also saw the whole band at Esker Point this past summer and they were great then too. We decided on a Thursday wedding, which is a bit odd but it was a small wedding and Sugar was amazing!! Our guests raved all night, and still rave almost a month later. They learned our first dance song and played all our requests. I don't even think they took a break all night! They made our small wedding feel bigger because everyone was dancing. Absolutely fantastic group of people. Everyone was so sweet. By far, Sugar was one of the best parts of our wedding and we can't wait to see them again.
Sarah N
5.0
7/17/2015
When my husband proposed out on Block Island, our first order of official wedding business became booking Sugar. We had first heard Sugar play at Yellow Kittens on the Block five years prior and while we were there we proclaimed that when we got married, Sugar would have to play at our wedding. So, a few weeks after our engagement, we made our way to one of their local shows with parents in tow to one of their shows to vet them and make sure our ears had not deceived us that original night. From the first note, we knew that they had not. I proclaimed to my dad that I knew this was the band because they made me want to dance -- me! a person who is self-admittedly rhythmically challenged and generally needs to be dragged onto a dance floor. I reached out that night by email and was responded to promptly by the ever so warm and professional, Marcy. We booked Sugar before we even had booked our venue. The band was great to work with throughout the entire process. Marcy responded to all my requests and questions in a timely fashion throughout our planning process and at times even kept me on task! They went above and beyond by learning our first dance song for us! However, the true talent of this band, of course, is their music and their energy. Every single member of the band is ridiculously talented. They get the crowd going and wow them all night long. The dance floor was packed the entire night. My husband's favorite moment of the wedding was seeing every single one our guests on the dance floor for the last song, going wild. Nobody wanted the night to end. Our guests have not stopped talking about how amazing the band was and how much fun they had. We had gone to see them play twice during the planning months to get and idea of what songs we wanted them to play. We had a blast each and every time. For the wedding, we requested 10 songs and they put together the rest of the set list, a diverse and wonderful mix -- there was something for everyone (which of course our guests noted and commented on as well)! We will be continuing to go see Sugar play at their local shows throughout the years to come and I am pretty sure that we will have friends and family asking to join us from now on!
amy l
5.0
1/07/2015
Trust me, Sugar is the best investment you'll make in your wedding, they are INCREDIBLE. We were hopeful our guests would love them but Sugar truly blew EVERYONE away with a great night of music and dancing. Marcy and team were so patience and accommodating during our wedding planning. We bounced song after song off them and they were open to all ideas. They actually learned our first dance song just for us making the night even more special. We had the acoustic trio perform at cocktails followed by the full band at the reception. Marcy did a great job MC'ing and rolled with an ever-changing itinerary. People were dancing long after the bar shut down. Even almost 6 months later people compliment us on having the best wedding band they'd ever seen. We simply cannot recommend this crew enough, professional, entertaining, modern (is it wrong to say gorgeous too?!) Sugar is the whole package!
Nicole T
5.0
10/28/2014
This band…. There are no words to describe how insanely talented these people are. I had a very diverse crowd at my wedding- older family members, my parents coworkers, my younger friends, but everyone, EVERYONE got up and danced when Sugar started playing. Seriously, the whole wedding rushed the dancefloor when it opened up for everybody, and it stayed full until they had to kick us out. Yep, they turned my wedding reception into an all-ages dance party and it was AWESOME. For days and weeks afterwards, family friends, coworkers, out of town family members were contacting us to rave about how wonderful the music was and how they haven't danced that much in years. My biggest fear was that the wedding wouldn't be as fun for the guest as it would be for me, but Sugar took care of that and we all had a blast. Sugar had a great set list and a remarkable range. Motown, funk, disco, hip hop, pop, we got it all! Marcy also did a great job emceeing for us and working with a surprise guest (a mermaid!) They are on the pricier side but that is because they are completely, amazingly, (maybe magically?) talented. The band was very easy to coordinate and communicate with. They were absolutely fantastic.
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