The A Band

The A Band rocked the house at my May 3 wedding on the Jersey shore! The dance floor was packed all night long because the music was amazing! I felt confident in my choice from my first conversation wit Savron, the band leader. He is friendly, helpful, and truly passionate about music and performing. We went for the whole 9 piece band and it was worth it. We received numerous compliments from our gueats that it was a really great wedding and I thank the A Band for that! They even did an encore at the chanting request of the guest for "one more song!" Thanks for an awesome wedding!

Savron and The A Band that played at my sister's wedding and it was never a question as to what band would play at mine! They were prompt in all their communications with us, our set list was completely customizable, and they had all the guests dancing the whole reception! All the musicians and vocalists are top notch and they have as much fun as the guests do! We have gone to 3 other weddings that the A Band have played at and every time we hear them they get better and better. I cannot say enough good things about the A Band except that they are the Best Wedding Band Ever!

The "A" Band far exceeded expectations for our Vow Renewal entertainment! Savron and the "A" Band were responsive, attentive to detail, professional, and absolute "rock star" performers. They even accommodated a custom arrangement request for our entrance and first dance songs, which came out perfect. Every guest was blown away by their performances! If you want the best band and value - save your time searching and BOOK THE "A" BAND NOW!!!

Beyond fabulous! A band can make or break a wedding and The A Band made it for sure. The place was jumping! All the guests said how wonderful the band was. Thank you The A Band.

We booked the band for our wedding a few weeks ago and they were excellent. The musicians and vocalists are very talented and brought excitement to the party. My guests never left the dance floor and are still talking about it.

This band gave us everything we wanted. They were high energy and got everyone on the dance floor. Best decision we made for the wedding event was going with this band I HIGHLY recommend them!

The A Band is fabulous band that can play any song you need or want. They learned a song for my dance with my son and did it perfectly. The dance floor was constantly filled and a dance off occurred between the families. Absolutely the best band we have heard in a number of years. So much fun!

Step 1- get engaged. Step 2 -book the A Band to perform at your wedding! I'd like to say I was kidding, but I was on the phone with Savron, Manager of The A Band within 24 hours of the proposal. To my husband and I, having a great band is key to a great wedding and we knew nailing down the A band was a must! Working with the band is extremely easy. Savron and Frank were both a pleasure to work with and they put together the perfect song list. The list of available songs is quite extensive and caters to all genres and age groups. They have the perfect mix of new top hits and mo-town medleys. The A band was more than willing to learn songs for us that were not on their list and did just that but learning our wedding song (Donna Lewis- I love you always forever) and performing it WAY better than the original. This was the 5th time we were lucky enough to celebrate with the A band. They are now our family band and I can't wait until the next time I'm at a wedding with them! Wedding planning can be extremely overwhelming. Make choosing your band an easy decision and Book the A Band!

We could not have picked a better band for our wedding! Savron, the bandleader and member of the band, made the planning process seamless and easy. They have a wide range of songs and easy song selection process to make sure they know everything that you want to hear. During the reception they had such great energy and stage presence. They had everyone dancing all night. We could not have asked for more. I highly recommend The A Band.

We used the A Band for our wedding last October 2013. I would highly recommend this band to anyone in the tristate area. They were very accommodating with understanding our budget, took interest in what type of music we like, and read the crowd at the wedding. They had never been to our venue before, but came & set up like they have been there many times. There voices and acoustics are amazing. There were times it truly sounded like the original singer was there. All the guests were up and dancing all night. Everyone that commented on our wedding afterwards, all mentioned that the band was the best and made the wedding. I would use them again in the future and highly recommend them to any bride/groom looking for a fun night!

When I was planning my wedding to me food and music was most important. You can have the most beautiful wedding but I think if food and music sucks so will the wedding. The A Band was great. I had about 150 people for my wedding and they kept people dancing all night long. People at work a week later still say how great they were. I highly recommend this band and they make it fun planning before. Even personal. They are just great people talk to and set it all up with. They made my experience so much fun and really pulled through with fantastic music. They played for my ceremony, cocktail hour,and reception. It was all perfect. Thank you A Band!!!!! We all had so much fun!!!!!

I was recently a bridesmaid at a good friend's wedding. She used these guys and they were spirited and fun! and pretty good musicians to boot. We have opted for a DJ at our wedding, but if we decided to go with a live band these guys will be among my top choices!

If you want your crowd up on the dance all night, The "A" Band will get the job done! Fantastic musicians who are good at what they do and seem to really enjoy it! They have great energy and can read the crowd really well. I was very happy with their music selection. Our crown was mixed and they played such a variety that I think everyone was singing along. Our guests were blown away by the band and were talking about how good they were all night (and for many weeks afterward)! The "A" Band also provided music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was such a nice detail and I would really recommend this to all brides. Overall, they were a pleasure to deal with through the whole process and a great value. Very professional and organized! I would highly recommend this band!

Our daughter's wedding was 9/21/13. We were so fortunate to have hired the "A" Band; it was a great decision! Savron Hudson was a true professional from our very first conversation and throughout the entire process. He worked with our daughter to make the entire process so easy. From the moment the wedding started until the end of the evening the "A" Band had everyone on dance floor. I can't tell you how many calls we received after the wedding commenting on the great band. Prior to the wedding, so many people told us that the right band makes all the difference in the wedding and the "A" band if that right band!

My husband, Adam, and I hired the A Band for our September wedding and I could not have been more thrilled!! From the very beginning they were fantastic and made the song selection process so easy- I felt comfortable right from the first conversation. This band is far and above anything I could have expected! From the very first dance they had EVERYONE out on the dance floor and kept us all there the entire evening!! Their enthusiasm, talent and energy made the night a once in a life time evening and all of our guests told us at brunch the next day how great they were. I know everyone says this- but we had the best wedding ever and I owe that in large part to the A Band. I would 100% recommend this band for any of your events- you will be more then satisfied by their performance.

Thank you so much for being the band for my wedding. I was very happy to see that many people were dancing on the floor thanks to the awesome music. The band leader was very easy to work with and got back to us immediately when we had questions. All the songs were done very well and we were very satisfied with "A" band. Thank you so much again.

The A Band did our wedding on July 7, 2013. The music was fantastic. Their covers were really well done. Also, Savron is very professional and easy to work with. He and the band put together a last minute version of "Lets Call the Whole Thing Off" by George and Ira Gershwin which rocked. Everyone loved the A Band and we recommend them whole heartedly.

This was the best band ever. Totally made the night for my wedding. The song selection is fantastic! My husband and I were so happy with this band. Honestly, the band made the night for us!!

We had our daughter's wedding at the Liberty House in Jersey City. The venue was great but the band made the night. The music was fantastic and everyone was up dancing the entire night. The sound system that the A Band uses is so special because you don't get that blaring sound where no one can talk. The music was so good for all ages! Love, love this band!!!!

As the groom, my bride gave me one major job to do for our big day (besides getting to the altar on time)... Select the Entertainment. For whatever reason I never had much time to focus on this job, and frankly not much capital to throw at this problem either. We found Savron and The "A" Band on line and put our total faith in them to put on a good show - we didn't have the time or money to be picky. Not only did they not let us down, but they made our Wedding Reception an event to remember for all those who attended. We gave them the Green Light to play whatever songs they thought would showcase their talent, and they absolutely rocked the joint. Some folks actually thought they were playing a recording when they started to play Bruce. They even learned all the songs we had requested for our Special Moments throughout the Night. They were a total low cost and low maintenance vendor with tremendous value. Savron even threw in a Horn Section to fill out the act out of his own pocket, because he knew we couldn't afford it and it would make that much of a difference. We are truly grateful for the performance and dedication the "A" Band gave us.

We had our reception on Sept. 21, 2013 at the Rumson Country Club. Leading up to the big day, I had been in contact with Savron multiple times via telephone and e-mail. Given the fact we live in Iowa, planning a wedding 1,000 miles away was a bit of a challenge, but these guys couldn't have made it any easier or stress free. They were 110% accommodating to all of our wants, and we threw them a bit of a "curve-ball" with our first dance song. The night of the big event, however, the first dance song sounded better than the record!! Throughout the dinner hour, I had numerous guests say to me "I completely forgot there was a band up there", indicating how flawless they were and the volume was PERFECT! After the formalities were finished and the party kicked off, we had a packed dance floor from the first note to the last. Frank is by far the best M.C. I have ever seen. Most impressing to me, however, was half-way through the night, I (the groom), asked if I could sit in on a song with them. They were totally enthusiastic about it, and the kicker was, I wrote the song, so they had no music to play off of. Five seconds in, these guys were all chiming in with drums, bass, horns, keys, the whole nine yards. It sounded like we'd been playing together for years! All in all, I could not possibly be happier with our choice in a band for our special day, and recommend them to any bride and groom, regardless of music style, age, etc. They can play anything.....perfectly. Feel free to contact me for a personal reference: adam@luntreliability.com

We wanted our wedding to be three things: beautiful, stress-free, and FUN! The A Band achieved all three with unparalleled professionalism. The A Band is beyond compare. In a word, The A Band is PERFECTION! Selecting A Band: From the moment we reached out to The A Band we were impressed. Savron (a member of the band, not a manager or agent) responded to our inquiry immediately, provided us with DVDs, as well as contact information for other brides and grooms (with their permission). My husband reached out to ALL of the references anticipating that we would hear back from 1 or 2. Within 1 hour, we had a glowing review from EVERY reference. The fact that all these people took time to send such thoughtful responses is a testament to how special these musicians truly are –INCREDIBLE! Planning: Savron and Frank always conducted themselves in the MOST professional manner. They were always available to field questions, and offer suggestions. Savron and Frank never missed a scheduled conference call and were always on time! We did not have a traditional ceremony and created a lot of it ourselves – piecing together music and poetry that had special meaning to us. Savron and Frank offered wonderful suggestions on how to tie things together, and even learned new material for us! Ceremony / Cocktail Hour: We never had a worry about anything when it came to The A Band – they had everything set up and ready to go with time to spare! Our ceremony music was absolutely perfect! The pieces that were learned specifically for our wedding were performed masterfully! Of particular concern for some, is the issue of music during dinner. The members of The A Band take turns playing live music during the dinner. The volume and selections were perfect! Nothing too loud and a great mix of romantic, fun, and celebratory. The A Band took great care to learn all of the names of the members of our wedding party and how to pronounce each name perfectly. Introductions were flawless and personal. They did a terrific job MC-ing the night, coordinating the toasts, and making introductions! They kept the party flowing and fun! Reception: The A Band was perfect in every way, but their true moment to shine came after dinner when the party really got started. The dance floor was packed all night! Everyone (guests ages 19 to 99) was out there. The A Band read the crowd and played to everyone’s tastes. Kevin and Yanick have the most incredible voices! They have great energy and presence too – they were so fun when they danced in the crowd!! Every single musician in The A Band has such TALENT! If your budget allows, we highly recommend hiring the extra musicians. Although the core band is absolutely perfect – having the extra wind instrument really rocked the house! All of these musicians are true entertainers!!! They were having so much fun performing and playing music together that their energy was contagious! They were even gracious enough to indulge me and let me join them for a song! At one point we took a moment to take it all in – we looked around and were surrounded by our family and closest friends and everyone was happy! Everyone was dancing – cousins from different sides of the two families were dancing together, my husband’s friend’s date was dancing with my dad’s best friend! Our marriage may have put these people into one room, but The A Band brought everyone together. They are the BEST!

After searching the internet high and low for a quality band; for a very reasonable price, who was going to make our wedding something we will never forget, we are SO HAPPY we found The A Band. From the first inquiry I made with Savron, to the week prior to the wedding covering any last minute song requests, the band was professional, responsive, and the night of our wedding they more than delivered! They cover every genre and era of music, which is exactly what we were looking for. Every song sounded exactly the way it should. Our guests were blown away, and we could not be more happy with our choice. WE CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS! We love you guys, we wish we were still dancing the night away with you. We didn't want the party to stop!

The A Band played at our wedding in April of 2013. As promised the reception was one big dance party. And as our great-aunt commented "they really played for everyone!" The band did an excellent job playing a variety that everyone really enjoyed. Savron was excellent in communicating leading up to the event. He wanted to talk to everyone involved (bride, groom, parents of the bride) to make sure he had a full picture on what everyone wanted. Closer to the actual event we spoke to the emcee for the night to go over final details. We felt very comfortable that they had all the details under control. The entire band did an amazing job throughout the night. They played what the people wanted to hear and they kept the party rocking all night! (That being said, they played very appropriate instrumental during diner so everyone could hear themselves.) They really struck a perfect balance. We appreciate all the hard work and preparation you put into the day. It's months later and guests are still complementing us on the band.

We contacted The A Band back in 2009. Through unforeseen circumstances we had to postpone our wedding until 2013. The A Band worked with us and floated our deposits and never even discussed raising the price four years later! If I had to tell you what the best thing about The A Band was it would the volume. The quality of the sound was exceptional. There were sound checks throughout the night... these checks were to be sure people could still hear the music as well as hear each other talking. What a relief! This is a nine piece band, there were brass instruments, if attention to details was missed and the musicians just did what they wanted to, it could have ruined my wedding. Rest assured, you are getting the best of the best with The A Band. If you are curious as to what they sound like, my girlfriend came up to me during the wedding and said "You know, I have heard this band before and i'm trying to picture where?" She then blurts out "Saturday Night Live"! The music was varied, they did as I asked and did not play one "chicken dance" and I had continuous music throughout the night. I can't even recall if they took a break or not as there was always music. I really enjoyed them and would recommend them to anyone who wants people to enjoy themselves at their wedding!

The "A" Band was amazing. I had heard them at a friend's wedding and wanted them for mine. I was thrilled when they were available. They were fantastic. Highlights: -they stuck to the playlist that we agreed upon but used their musical expertise to set an order of songs and transition from one song to the next. -great emcee, enthusiasts yet not cheesy. Classy and appropriate. -an amazing collection of songs. We wanted all classic rock, very Bruce Springsteen heavy. They played our wedding song, Bruce's If I Shall Fall Behind, perfectly. -everyone, everyone danced all night. I highly recommend them to anyone. My wedding was perfect, and the band was a large part of that.

Although this site is devoted to weddings, I hired The "A" Band to play at my twin daughter's B'not Mitzvah. Although the occasion is different, the requirements are similar. A multi-instrumental band versatile enough to play a wide range of genres were important to my selection. I reviewed many bands prior to settling on this one. My decision was based upon listening to samples of their music, references, price and a few telephone conversations with Savron Hudson, the band's drummer and leader. He is a friendly guy, who was always readily available and most helpful during the entire process leading up to the celebration. Each band member is an accomplished musician in their own right, most having played with numerous other high profile groups. They are each very talented and have a polished professional demeanor. Importantly the band has a friendly relaxed persona, typified by the singers Kevin Webb and Yanick and the front man Frank Elmo. The band arrived early to the event despite traveling a good distance and set up without a problem, even though the setting was difficult as the party was held in a multi-room configuration. The sound was clear with each instrument well defined and the volume was tightly controlled. In a nutshell, The "A" Band simply blew the room away when they started playing. There were several professional and numerous wannabe professional musicians in the audience who were uniformly impressed by the quality of their musicianship and their extremely tight arrangements. I purposely asked them to play bigger band songs since they had horns and woodwinds and they excelled. People were dancing and swept into the music. Most impressive was a set of more up to date songs (Pink, GaGa, Bruno Mars) that they nailed. Older numbers (Wilson Picket, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen) and even older numbers (Sinatra) were excellent. Lastly I asked them to play a Klezma set in addition to the more common traditional Jewish songs such as the Hora which they had a blast playing and the guests loved. I cannot overstate the quality and professionalism of this band. I recommend them most highly and without reservation.

The "A" Band is fantastic ! Savron, Frank and the rest of the gang played hard all night long. They are all so friendly and easy to talk with. We asked them to perform "At Last" by Etta James for our first dance and it sounded as if Etta graced us with her presence...so perfectly performed! The "A" Band learned "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion for the dance with my mother and sounded exactly like the recording! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. The volume was great, the energy was high and everyone had wonderful things to say about the band even 2 weeks later! They knew just how to keep the event's energy from dropping and did a fantastic job!! Even when the band took a break, the music never stopped, with instrumental virtuosos and vocalists keeping the audience entertained and on the dancefloor. They are worth every penny and I would recommend them to anyone in a second.

The A band is hands down the best choice for a wedding band. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and accommodating. Savron makes sure the band knows all the important details of your big day and plays the type of music you want. Frank is a great MC who knows how to work the crowd. The musicianship is amazing and they play all the hits, old and new. People never stopped dancing at my wedding and I got a TON of comments about how great the band was. Bottom line is if you pick the A band, you won't have to worry about a thing- they will do an amazing job.

We heard the "A" Band play at a friends wedding and knew even before we were engaged that they would be playing at our own wedding. The "A" Band played at our wedding on 10/22/11. Savron was such a pleasure to work with; he is so enthusiastic and passionate about the band and performing - every conversation with him made me more and more excited for the wedding. He was also really helpful in selecting our first dance song. What I love about the "A" Band is that they have such a huge selection and every song is an amazing performance. It was really important to me to have a live band instead of a DJ at my wedding because I love the energy and sound of a live band - especially when they play classic wedding songs and classic rock. I also wanted to find a band that could play current hits too, they can play anything and they do an Awesome job with every song they perform! One of my favorite memories of my wedding was dancing with my husband surrounded by of all of our family and friends - people who might never had met before that night; but were all dancing and singing together. it was incredible. My only regret was that we didn't get a bigger dance floor, because everyone was dancing to the "A" Band all night long. We attended a family friend's wedding this summer where the "A" Band played again - and again the whole wedding was raving about them and dancing all night. I look forward to the next wedding we attend where they are playing!

My husband and I agree that the A Band's music was a highlight of our wedding day. Savron and the other members learned our wedding song, in addition to several requested little-known British songs, which made the event complete. The A Band is professional, energetic, talented, and committed to the occasion. We danced into the evening, as did everyone else in attendance. We highly recommend them! -- Erica and Rob

The "A" Band was AMAZING, fun, and memorable. I am truly grateful to them for making our wedding such a success. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I credit the "A" Band for this. They are definitely a must book for any wedding! You will not regret it. I promise you. It has been one year since our wedding, and our guests (very picky old honest Chinese "customers" to my peers ~20+ yrs old) still talk about how great the band was. They had the whole reception hall dancing BEFORE dinner was even served. I have never seen anything like it. The band was never too loud for dinner conversation. LIke I said, all we get are praises about the band. I was also impressed by the professionalism of Savron and his crew. You cannot ask for better. I am truly lucky as I had booked them from another state and only met them once on the wedding day. They alleviated any fears I had and were wonderful with me and my family. 5++++ stars!

I wanted to write to tell you how Fantastic The "A" Band was at my Daughters Wedding. I have been a wedding musician all of my life so when I say The "A" Band was the best band I have ever heard at a wedding you should know that it comes with experience behind it. Everyone loved the band, and I mean Everyone! All ages agreed and complement after complement has come in about the band, including several comments that this was the best band they have ever heard. Their musicianship was outstanding, their song selection was superb, and the attention we received was wonderful. They are a great band and truly care about your wedding day!! ----I have no affiliation with this band and you should know that this is a true and accurate review of a great band!!

I had a hard time committing to a band that I didn't hear live prior to my wedding. The website is a bit outdated but the moment you talk to Savron you feel his enthusiasm and you are already having fun. This group is extremely talented, energetic and had everyone on the dance floor the whole time. You can't go wrong with the a band. Thanks for making our wedding a night we will never forget.

We were married in December 2010, and had a wonderful experience with the A Band. They were amazing from start to finish - keeping the dance floor packed when it needed to be, and taking it down when it was appropriate (our family was getting a little wild!). This was really important to us since it is the band that really shapes the evening and leads the crowd from moment to moment, including the toasts, special dances and cake cutting. Everything went off without a hitch and we felt like we were in very good hands. The sound was great, the music choices were great (they have an extensive playlist and also learned a couple of special songs for us), and I think I can honestly say that every single person we spoke with after the wedding raved about the band. We are so grateful to them for providing us with a night that we will asolutely never forget.

The A Band were a joy to work with and their musicality and professionalism contributed to a wonderful day for us and for our guests. Savron was able to support our planning for a NY area wedding smoothly even though I am in California and my daughter is based in DC. The band had a great sound, great voices and full sound control over their delivery within our venue. Tons of positive comments from guests and we danced our butts off. We are grateful that we chose the A band and I am happy to review them positively.

Savraon and the rest of the "A" Band were truly a pleasure to work with. My husband and I never had to chance to see them play in person before our wedding, however, we were very pleased by what we saw on the DVD they sent to us! They played a variety of songs and were able to feel the crowd and had EVERYONE dancing throughout the entire night. Our expectations were completey exceeded. Many of our guests had rave reviews about the "A" band and said that our wedding was one of the best weddings they had been to in a while. This could not have been possible without the wonderful "A" Band playing our wedding. I HIGHLY recommend the "A" Band!!

The A Band played at both my wedding ceremony and reception in September 2012. They did a fantastic job and our guests had such a fabulous time. I would highy recommend them.

The "A" Band was a great group of musicians and totally professional. My family was full of musicians so the standard was set very high. They exceeded our expectations. I recommend them to anyone!

The "A" Band is truely awesome! Savron, Frank and the rest of the gang played hard all night long. They are all so friendly and easy to talk with. They learned "You're the One" by the Black Keys for our first dance and played it just like the recording! There were people of all ages on the dance floor the entire night. The volume was perfect, the energy was at a 10, and everyone had wonderful things to say about them. They knew just how to keep the night going strong! They are well worth the cost and I would recommend them to anyone in a heart beat.

I am very happy to have chosen a band for our wedding over a DJ because they definitely brought the party to life! I was very impressed with The "A" Band and they sounded even better than I expected. We did not hear them in person before we booked but knew by word of mouth (family) and seeing the video they send, they can play...and play they did! Their voices and ability to play was amazing and for a 9 piece band very affordable. They had everyone rocking out all night (old and young). Granted they did not play all the songs we wanted to hear (which did upset us) but I am told that tends to happen with most bands/djs. But even with that they still played hard all night (no breaks!) and really created the party atmosphere.

This band made our wedding. I am always getting compliments of how fun our wedding was and it was because of this band. They have the best selection of music and did such a beautiful job on our first dance song, Into the Mystic. They also did "It's business time" from Flight of the Conchords for the garter belt removal! They really are so nice and Savron, the band manager and drummer was the friendliest guy you could ever work with and was so helpful in the planning phase. You really cannot go wrong with them!

Very talented - a pleasure to work with throughout every phase. Well worth the expense!;Wear your dancing shoes!

They felt the crowd and played the right music at the right time. They even learned songs just for our wedding.

The A Band was absolutely phenominal.People are still talking about them over a year later. They sounded great, their volume was perfect, and they got out there and interacted with everyone. WE LOVE THEM!