About this vendor
Sundance provides a variety of entertaining, high energy dance music to create the perfect party. We cover your evening with live music, live band karaoke & DJ to keep the dance floor "packed" from beginning to end. Our customized show & extensive repertoire will make for a memorable evening.
Details
Instruments
- Flute
- Guitar
- Harmonica
- Keyboard
- Organ
- Percussion
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Pop
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
2016 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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out of 5.027 reviews
We hired The Band Sundance for our wedding in July at Danada House after my mom recommended them and they were a huge hit! Jim, the band leader, was a pleasure to work with and ver...
y responsive. Love that his wife and son are also band members. They really went the extra mile to make our night special by learning a few new songs, letting us karaoke / play the tambourine and cow bell, and getting our guests up and dancing. Jim’s wife, Angela, also videotaped our guests and the band, which was so fun to watch back. I also really enjoyed that they let us make a playlist to be played during dinner and were able to play some songs live, but also played requested songs that we wanted the originals of. We’ve seen them a few times outside of our wedding and they always sound great!
We were so happy to have Sundance play our wedding reception in October! Jim was great to communicate with and was very responsive when we reached out via phone or email with ques...
tions. They played all of our "must play" songs, kept the dancefloor packed the whole night and their energy remained consistent the entire time! All of our guests were singing along and dancing the night away to a great mix of classic and modern songs. It was also fun to see some pictures and videos that the band took throughout their sets, which they sent to us after the wedding.
Sundance is the best! They played "all the hits-all the time" and kept the crowd on the dance floor all night long. We love the horns!! They will make your party fun and memorab...
le. A nice bonus is the photos and video they provide from their perspective too - we have a photo of everyone on the dance floor that's a treasure!
Sundance is a local band from where my husband and I grew up. They also played at a friend's wedding! This was a no brainer for us.
I have always enjoyed the presence that a live...
band brings to a wedding, and Sundance really knows how to get everyone on the dancefloor. They even had us and guest join the band to play the cowbell and tambourine.
They also provide a flash drive of photos and videos from the dancefloor!
The Band Sundance was amazing! We could not be happier with our choice for a wedding band! They are great muscians who know how to keep the party going. The dance floor was PACKED ...
all night long. In fact, when the music stopped at midnight, everyone was still standing on the dance floor-no one even moved to leave! I highly recommend this band for your next event!
We absolutely loved having The Band Sundance play at our wedding! They played for over 4 hours and kept the dance floor packed all night! They had such high energy and are fantas...
tic musicians, and the fun they had on stage was infectious! They offered a personalized playlist of hundreds of songs and we loved everything they played! They even learned a new song for our first dance and it was incredible! It was so easy working with them and they were consummate professionals! They even brought us on stage at one point to play with them, and we had such a blast! They also took their own pictures and videos and provided them to us at no extra charge! We had such a wonderful experience working with The Band Sundance, and we would recommend them to everyone!
Get this band. I wanted a band that would play music for all ages and encourage folks to get out on the dance floor and this band was perfect!
They played everything I wanted to h...
ear and offer a specialized playlist and DJ if there are songs they might not know. The dance floor was packed all night and they were very engaging with all the guests. They had our guests and us get on stage and play instruments and sing with the band - everyone had so much fun with it.
I would highly recommend this band and I got so many compliments on how the they made it one of the best weddings guests had ever attended. They also take pictures and videos from the bands view, which was an unexpected, but amazing surprise!
All this and the entire band is extremely friendly and all around great people.
This band is terrific! They ran everything from the moment the evening started, right up to the last song! Jim Rallis did all the entrance announcements for the bridal party, and m...
ade each individual person feel special! We were able to set up our own song list and they performed each song perfectly! Very professional, and absolutely a blast to party with. There was never any down time, when the band took a break, Jim turned into a DJ and the floor never emptied!
This was a very special night for my daughter and l, the band set it up for me to surprise my daughter during the father daughter dance by having me sing our special song to her with a wireless mic, we will never forget that moment!
The band is very easy to work with, they performed special requests, allowed several of our guests to sing and play with the band, and had the bride and groom up on stage singing and hammering away on the cowbell! They made our night very personal as if they were part of the family.
Angie also took pictures and videos from the stage that were unbelievable, this was something our photographer wasn't able to get, and a totally different perspective! If your looking for a band that can do it all, this is it!
Terry & Mary Jo
All I can say is WOW. The Sundance Band made our wedding one of the most fun, memorable nights of our lives! The band played songs that got the young, old, and "I-don't-dance" peop...
le out on the dance floor all night. I was worried that there would be too many people outside on the veranda instead of on the dance floor, but this was never an issue.
It was a pleasure working with Jim, the manager and emcee. The band played specific live songs we wanted for our Mother/Son and Father/Daughter dance. Also, last minute, they were able to play a blues song for our intros that made our wedding party intros fun and unique. It was seamless discussing the details with Jim up until the big day, and his calm demeanor really helped ease our worries.
We are still getting rave reviews about the band weeks after the big day. Would highly recommend the band to anyone.
This band ROCKED! A big part of our wedding budget went to live music and it was worth every penny. Not only was the band reasonable but they absolutely made the wedding. If we ...
had just gone with a DJ it would not have been the big party that occurred. The floor was packed the entire time with people dancing whenever they played. My mom said she didn't remember the last time she danced so much. They even got some of our attendants and myself involved in playing along. Great group of people, book them and you will not be disappointed in your special day!
We could not be happier with Sundance! We have seen them perform at public venues and knew they would be perfect for our wedding. They have a great variety of music that the twenty...
-somethings, 40-50 yr olds, and older guests loved. The dance floor was full the entire night! All of our guests commented on how great they were.
You'll need a bigger dance floor! Holy cow! My wife and I have seen Sundance perform now at three weddings (two family friends and now our own wedding). The first decision we ma...
de regarding our wedding was not a date or a venue, but rather that we HAD to have this band! They play a wide variety of music from your typical dinner music to the classic rock n' roll and current pop.
From day one our communication with Jim, the band leader, was fantastic. We didn't have easy requests either...my father-in-law is a big Rolling Stones fan and his request was to have a Stones song for the Father/Daughter dance. They learned it and even performed several other Stones songs throughout the night that they had learned!
The band showed up early and was ready before guests began arriving to the reception. The band took 1-2 short breaks but during the breaks had DJ music to make sure no one left the dance floor. The dance floor was packed all night long! My cousin grabbed the mic and sang "Don't Stop Believin'" with the band and my uncle joined in on the jaw-harp for some "Sweet Home Chicago" to end the night!
Having a band at your wedding will cost you a few more green-backs than having a DJ. But lets be honest, who remembers the food, booze, or decor? No one! But everyone remembers whether they were dancing all night and having a great time. You'll get that and more with Sundance.
This band is worth the money and if you are a little strapped on budget you can always cut a horn from the ensemble and save a few bucks. But don't...you know you want the whole sha-bang! Quit looking around for another "wedding band" and snatch this "awesome band" before they are booked. You won't regret it! I only wish I could have another event to have Sundance perform at but I'm not hoping for a second wedding :-)
The band was absolutely awesome! They were so easy to work with from the start. We had a wonderful time, best party that a wedding ever broke out in! The dance floor was packed all...
night and the band played even longer than bargained for, they kept the party going past their time limit, it was amazing. I can not say enough good about this band, they even booked two more weddings from guests in attendance that were so impressed with them. We were amazed at their range of music from soft dinner music to top 40 hits along with classic rock, very talented people.
My husband and I were married on June 21, 2009 and our wedding ceremony and reception couldn't have been any better thanks to Sundance. I asked them to play the trumpet during my e...
ntrance into the church and it just sounded amazing with the church organ! Our reception was an absolute blast! The band and I had planned out the set list weeks prior and they even learned songs for me that we really wanted played that night. Our guests were so impressed that we had a LIVE band and had such a fun time dancing and singing along! They play so many different kinds of music and are more than happy to learn songs that are important to you if giving enough notice. They DJ'd there break and during dinner. There was never a dull moment and my husband and I will never forget what a fun night everyone had. People are still talking about it 5years later. I highly recommend this band. Their main objective is to make sure your special day is everything you could imagine and MORE!
We had Sundance for our daughter's wedding. They now only provided music for dancing but also prerecorded music during dinner. Their variety of music is awesome. The different band...
members are able to switch up instruments. The interaction with the guests was great fun. They also are affordable. I appreciate the fact that there is still a great band around for weddings. D.J.'s are fine but for us there was nothing better than to have live music. I've also been to other venues where Sundance was playing. They are great entertainment. Never disappointed with them.
I received so many compliments about the band! They played all the hits and many standards for the older crowd too. The dance floor was packed all night. They are very versatile a...
nd their music selection is second to none. They were so great to work with and I would hire them over and over again! Outstanding group of professional musicians, great showmanship and lots of fun. Even people from the wedding next door at the banquet hall were standing by the door enjoying the band! Everybody loved them!! Best night of my life and the music was the most memorable portion of the evening! Thanks Sundance...you are awesome!!!
The Band Sundance was Amazing! It was my job to find the music for our wedding and I have never really been a big fan of DJ's for weddings. So, when I first heard The Band Sundance...
I was blown away and started making arrangements to book them immediately! They have a horn section which really gives them that added punch and their music selection is extensive. Our dance floor was never empty and every single one of our guests had nothing but great things to say about our choice to have them. We were able to meet with them and plan how we wanted the evening to go. They were more than accommodating and even invited me sing a love song to my new bride! Everyone had a great time and we couldn't be happier with the way everyone enjoyed the music. And even now, when we get together with friends and family we are still hearing how much they all loved the band. They've got music for all ages. If you want your wedding reception to be a memorable one, this band will not let you down!
They were so accommodating in so many ways: the groom's father had played the drums in a wedding band way back when, and "The Band Sundance" allowed him to sit in on a couple of t...
unes, including, "On the Sunny Side of the Street." My father-in-law is gone now and that's one of the top memories I have of him! Additionally, "The Band Sundance" went along with a good-natured joke that my groom and I played on one of the ushers (groomsmen). For part of the reception, lead singer Jim Rallis wore the necktie featuring an all-over Mickey Mouse pattern that we gave to the usher as a thank-you gift. The band learned a good number of the songs that we submitted as part of our request list (favorites). They appeared to be having so much fun playing, that the crowd at the 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm Satuday dinner reception applauded them during their elegant interpretations of classic jazz/standards (mainly 1940s & 1950s) dinner music (which the band later said they had never experienced before) and it seemed like 80% or more of the crowd danced after the meal! All ages! Traditional group dances, slow dances, and everything in between! An elderly aunt of mine passed away about three months after the wedding, so we felt blessed to have footage of her enjoying our band at our wedding (which was one of her last public outings). We were dancing to the closing song at 7:25 pm. "The Band Sundance" did everything they said they would. We couldn't have asked for more! What a wonderful start to our married life. Thanks for the memories!!
The Band Sundance was so amazing at our wedding! We went to check them out before we booked them so I knew that they were going to be great but I did not realize how amazing they w...
ould actually be.
They kept the dance floor packed the whole night, no one wanted to stop dancing. They did a great job on the music, it was a great mix of today's music and music older generations loved as well.
Jim and the band were super easy to work with in the planning process. They learned our first dance song for us and having them perform it made it so much more special.
I loved working with them and am so glad we had them at the wedding and our guests clearly loved them as well! I definitely recommend using them for your wedding, you won't be disappointed!
Sundance was amazing! Can't recommend highly enough- had all our guests on the dance floor and were easy to work with on getting song requests ready beforehand and in getting need...
ed equipment, etc. They played music that appealed to all ages and were interactive, getting several people up on stage. I'm told continuously after our wedding how great the band was and how much fun the party was. They even leared the song for my father-daughter dance!
From the start to the finish, the band was completely involved in the mixture of ages and types of people, playing songs that were appropriate for all. All of our guests had a wond...
erful time and packed the dance floor, leaving only when requested. The band even went above and beyond to try and help us lower the volume of the hall next to ours. They have since played at 4 weddings of our closest friends and family and been amazing at all venues. They take song requests at will and if you want them to play something specific for your reception, just ask them ahead of time and they will learn it!
There were many times during the reception that they were interacting with us (bride & groom) and our family. It kept us all involved in fun activities and dances. I just can't imagine our wedding going any better than it did with them. I highly recommend them over other bands and DJ's.
The performance that Sundance gave at my wedding was truly unforgettable! My guests and I danced and partied all night long. Not only did the band sound great but they were extreme...
ly entertaining and put on a great show. They played music from all genres for all age groups. I would truly recommend this band to any couple getting married today.
The Band Sundance is an amazing band with an amazing set list. They play a great mix of classics and new songs that keep everyone engaged. Jim does a fantastic job as the MC and ...
he constantly keeps the guests involved and entertained. My husband and I are professional musicians and we know that they are the best at what they do. They even drove out to Indiana for us! I wholeheartedly give them 5 stars.
I don't think I could possibly say enough positive things about this band! They were so energetic during their performance, the dance floor was packed all night long! I remember ...
our guests commenting all night long, "what a awesome band, they're playing great songs," "I love their horn section!" "This is way better than a typical DJ'ed wedding." They were very accommodating to our musical likes/dislikes and we were able to pick our own playlist ensuring we heard what we wanted. Our guests could still make requests of course. I recommended this band to everyone I knew who was getting married. My sister used them the following year and had the same positive experience....an amazing party!
The Band Sundance was absolutely fantastic!!! When planning our wedding I initially thought that having a DJ was the way to go because of the cost and selection of music. I was mis...
taken! Out of all the things we spent money on, the Band Sundance made the most impact!!! They truly energized the entire evening. They met with us prior to the event and ensured they had an understanding of what we wanted, accommodated all of our special requests and truly personalized all aspects of their performance. They even let my new husband sign a love song to me! All of our guests, young, old and especially the teens and twenties commented on how wonderful they were. They were all out on the dance floor and loving it! They also had guests interact with the band at an appropriate level to keep the crowd involved. They covered a wide variety of genres which was a delight for all of our 200 guests young and old.Those guests who were skeptical when we told them we were having a band changed their minds in a hurry and danced the night away. They energize and ignite a wedding party! I am so happy we decided to have them entertain! I have only positive things to say! I would highly recommend them to anyone for their wedding reception or any other event!
There's nothing quite like a live band to get the party started. The Band Sundance really blew us away on our wedding day! They demonstrated real talent with the wide variety of so...
ngs we requested them to play. They even played a few polkas for my mother's side! People packed the dance floor all night. We've been married about a year now and we still get compliments to this day. They not only impressed our guests but were also a pleasure to work with! We couldn't have asked for better entertainment!
We had the amazing pleasure of having Sundance play at our wedding. The dance floor was packed the whole night. There were no lulls of no people on the floor like you get at mos...
t weddings. As a matter of fact guest were offering to chip in to get the venue to let us stay later because they were enjoying the music so much! They played all the songs we requested and were my favorite vendor to deal with. We are still getting compliments on our choice of having THIS band play at our wedding! As a matter of fact when my husband and I have the opportunity to go out for the night we try to plan it around where the band is playing.
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The Band Sundance