The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn

n in a room of professional musicians, everyone had only high compliments for The Blue Vipers. Highly recommended.

of compliments about these guys during and after our wedding. They played as a quartet at our cocktail hour and 7 piece during the reception and were fantastic in both. Highly recommend the larger group for the reception.

20s big band, with a hint of bluegrass.) It really helped create a fun, light, classy atmosphere. Guests of all ages were raving about them to me during and after the wedding, about how much fun the band was, and how easy their music was to dance to! (the dance floor was packed all night long!)

ormance was incredible! Everyone loved the music and the experience. The band is so original and unique, something you don’t come across everyday. We loved working with them and look forward to seeing them play in the future!

were stellar musicians and truly took our party to the next level!

our wedding. We requested that they learned two songs- which they did with ease and did a great job with them! Our guests have given us a ton of compliments since the wedding saying how much they enjoyed our band; in the end they got everyone up and dancing and did such a fantastic job- you will not regret having them at your wedding!

ars ago I knew the second I began planning my own wedding that I wanted them. If you are looking for a fun and funky band (and really who isn't?!) look no further. It has been two weeks since my wedding and I am still receiving compliments on the music. My only regret? Not dancing more! Thank you to The Blue Vipers for sharing their immense talent and making my wedding absolutely memorable!

play in their own style. We had a large wedding and the 7 piece ensemble was perfect to fill the room. They are also really fun guys who are super professional.

othing but pleasant. After seeing the Blue Vipers play at a venue in the area, we immediately booked them because we loved their music. They are really talented musicians who read the room really well and made sure our cocktail evening party had the perfect vibe - a great mix of mingling and dancing music. They also happen to just be really nice guys. Whenever people mention our wedding, they always mention the great band first! Do yourself a favor and have them at your wedding!

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sts. We first got in touch with Chris about 6 months prior to our wedding and the email exchange was very easy, prompt, professional and accommodating to our wishes and requests for the big day. We were very fortunate that we choreographed our wedding dance to one of the Viper's songs (we had downloaded all of their albums from itunes prior), which they played for us live on the day of in the requested tempo/ sequences. This was very special for us as we didn't want to use a recording for our first dance. The Blue Vipers were very reliable, on time, and accommodating to special song requests, announcement and breaks (e.g. announcing our first dance, taking a break while cutting the cake, etc.). Lastly, the septet sounded phenomenally! They had a great sound system and were simply flawless! We highly recommend The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn to anyone looking for a unique, energizing band for your event.

ians, and a band we could listen to all day. They were also very flexible with dealing with some rather difficult weather (heat, rain), and they accommodated several special requests from us including learning two new songs and playing our recessional. The band was extremely easy to work with, and booking was a breeze. We loved the Vipers and would be psyched to go to any wedding where they were playing!!

guys?" The Blue Vipers were amazing, they really led the way in transforming our evening into the night that it was. They performed at our ceremony as a quartet, again at the cocktail hour and as a full 8 pc band at our reception. The guys were all super nice, professional and incredible musicians. Chris was very responsive and easy to work with in the time leading up to the wedding. (some 60+ emails - sorry Chris!). They were great at rolling with and setting the tempo for the whole day. We couldn't have been happier with our decision to have The Blue Vipers perform at our wedding.

xtremely friendly and straight forward to work with. They have an extensive list of songs to play and can even learn a few special ones for you if necessary. Also, they have a spotify playlist so you can actually check out a significant portion of their music to make sure its a fit. On our wedding day they were timely, professional, and played an amazing set! Our guests absolutely loved them and it was a great way to kick off our wedding reception. We would absolutely recommend them and hope we can use them again for any future events!

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tch musicianship and professionality, without it feeling like a corporate gig. Top marks all around for super nice guys who sound amazing and generally care about your event and your special day.

out the wedding saying how much they loved the band. The band was professional, easy to work with and more importantly, they switched styles and tunes to match the crowd and tempo of the evening. I couldn't have been happier! We will definitely be going to hear them again in Brooklyn, just so we can re-live such a wonderful night and have a great time!

our first dance song. Thank you guys so much, you were awesome.

ir music we listened to on Spotify so we pulled the trigger and booked them. Naturally, booking any band without ever seeing them live leaves some room for worry. However, Chris was excellent leading up to the ceremony with answering any questions, providing recommendations for songs, and helping to figure out the staging for the evening. On the day of, in a venue where we had to manage most of the evening ourselves, Chris and the band were so easy. Music was the one thing we did not have to worry about making sure was good to go. And from the moment they struck up the first few notes during our processional (such great renditions of What A Wonderful World and La Vie en Rose), it was more than we could have imagined. I cannot speak highly enough of their musicianship. Every single band member was exceptional. Multiple friends and loved ones throughout the evening, many of whom are musicians themselves, remarked repeatedly how excellent the band was. Their music really took the entire feel of our evening to another level - adding a layer of classy, retro cool that stunned our guests. The horns, the vocals, the stand up bass, the percussion... it was all perfect. 10/10. 5 stars. Awesome band. Hire them. And enjoy how many people compliment your taste.

'd highly recommend them!

nd choose songs from which made the day very personalized. But most importantly everyone...and I mean EVERYONE could not stop raving about them from start to finish. I had 2 out of town friends tell me that after coming to my wedding and hearing the Blue Vipers that they were considering using a band instead of a DJ at their weddings! And then probably one of the best parts was that they were willing and able to work with our unique processional song (rhapsody in blue) and they had additioanl rehearsals just to make sure they got that right...and they really did!! I highly reccommend them you will not be disappointed!

r guests felt the band was the perfect addition to the already great evening. We had the three piece play the ceremony, four piece for cocktail hour, and the full eight piece for the reception. They were more than happy to learn a song for the processional (for a small fee). They're repertoire is vast and filled with classics. They're a little on the expensive side BUT you will not regret your decision! Trust me, book The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn for your wedding!

at to work with. I had stumbled across them in central park many years ago and thought they would be the perfect band for my occasion. They were extremely easy to work with and I would recommend them to anyone.

on. The vipers are most definitely great entertainment. Communication and booking was quick and easy.

t a fresh twist to some old classic songs, really bringing a special ambiance to our wedding. We had a great time and recommend highly!

dding. As for the music itself, these guys are top notch musicians. The best of the best. Even my 87 year old grandfather who has been playing trumpet for sixty years and my uncle who is a movie composer could not believe the musicianship of these guys. Do yourself a favor, skip the wedding djs and get a real band. It really made the feel of the entire day exactly what we wanted. I cannot say enough about this band.

ung and old alike bopping. Chris was super easy to work with, and offered to learn a song if the one we wanted for our first dance was not already in their repertoire. We kept hearing from our guests about how much they liked them, and the style it brought to our wedding.

that we (the bride and groom) and all 300 guests had. I remember hearing "OH MY GOD, this band!", and "So cool!, where did you find them?" almost as often as I heard "Congratulations you two!". Everyone loved these guys. They added a spirited, classy charm to our wedding day that was beyond anything I could have imagined. They set the wedding abuzz from their first note and kept us so rightly elevated the entire night. They were ABSOLUTE MAGIC. A few details worth mentioning if you're thinking about hiring these guys: 1. They kept in touch with us through the months prior to the wedding day, coordinating with our other vendors, inquiring with us about special request songs, etc. If we had a question for them, Chris (the band's coordinator and a member) responded quickly. 2. They put together a plan to cover our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and after party in different configurations with different sound systems to appropriately cover and accompany the different settings. ( And they absolutely, totally, completely nailed each and every set. These musicians don't need to be told 'what to put where'. They just get it right because they just get it.) 3. The arrangement and performance of the special request song for the bridal procession was incredible. They created this themselves and it was done with typical Blue Viper class, style and talent. Stunning, really. I knew they were great the first time I saw them perform at Bar Tabac in Brooklyn, but I'm telling you, something special happens when you give them the opportunity to play your wedding. Do it. Hire these guys. I cannot say it with enough genuine enthusiasm, the Blue Vipers of Brooklyn are a sure bet.

a great, full sound and was perfect for the size of the room. Leading up to the wedding I communicated with Chris, the upright bass player, and always found him to be responsive, professional, and friendly. They were just fantastic! Having live music felt so special. We held our wedding at the Montauk Club, an old club in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and their vibe totally fit the atmosphere. They played a great mix of early jazz, swing, and blues that was thoroughly enjoyed by our guests of all ages. For instance, it made us so happy to see our 20-something friends dancing to the same songs as our 90-something great uncle. Everyone raved about them and I can't wait to see them play again! (They have a weekly gig at Bar Tabac in Carroll Gardens, BK.) I recommend them 100%!

they were wonderful, so when we got engaged we knew we wanted them to be our wedding band so were praying they weren't already booked! If you are looking for a unique, fun and world-class talented band with tons of experience, this is your band. Throughout the planning stages Chris (the bassist and manager) was super helpful, and he was able to craft their set list to create the exact feel for the day we wanted. They are sharp dressers, professional and fun, extremely well priced, total gems. My guests cannot stop talking about how great they were--in every email I've received since we were married, people mention how great The Vipers were. Quite simply, The Vipers were one of the best parts of supremely lovely day. We LOVED them. Cannot recommend highly enough.

with Chris was great. He was very pleasant and always quick to respond.

ound the Blue Vipers to be the most accommodating and easiest to work with and were thrilled they were available for our date. As we organized the wedding details over the months leading up, the band was communicative, full of good ideas, they were able to prepare the song we had chosen for our first dance just as we had learned it with our dance instructor and were able to add in a few additional songs we had requested - everything they did was perfect and appreciated. On the wedding night itself, the band looked amazing, played beautifully, were cool, classy and so much fun to have with us, they totally made our night! We recommend this band unreservedly. We now have friends from our wedding who love them so much they go to see them at their local gigs. This is a legitimate band, they are true musicians and artists that put out great cds and do great gigs. When you hire this band you are not hiring a "wedding band" although they absolutely know how to provide that service perfectly - you are hiring an actual band, a group of artists who will make make your wedding a smashing event.

ey play all of it with brio and style. They seemed to know when to play up, when down, when loud and when quiet, which means that they are background when you'd want it, and up front when it's time to dance. In addition, they are easy to work with, accommodating and cooperative. Finally, they are great musicians! I've never felt more comfortable awarding five stars.

ith communicating with us throughout the entire process. The band even learned a couple of songs on short notice, which we really appreciated. We highly recommend selecting the Blue Vipers of Brooklyn for your wedding (from start to finish).

ey play right up the street from our apartment at Bar Tabac. We went and checked them out and that was it! We love the New Orleans sound and relaxed feel they had. We were married outside at the Yellow House of Willowdale in Kennett Square, and they were the perfect addition to the venue. They even learned two new songs for our processional which they played beautifully! They were a hit at our cocktail hour also, our guests raved about them. if you're looking for a unique, professional yet easy-going group to work with, then I highly recommend the Blue Vipers. It was one of the best decisions we made about our wedding!

gh an entertainment website. It was only after I booked them that I discovered their local website. It would have been easier to go through them directly instead of having to wire money through the UK based site. Altogether, not a bad experience and the band was well worth the effort.

hey are AMAZING musicians! The guests couldn't say enough great things about them. They were fun to dance to, and willing to learn a special song just for my husband and I! I want to have another party just to have these guys come play again!

usic was extremely important to my husband and he hand-picked the Blue Vipers - he even kept sending links of them performing around to friends before the wedding! They learned a few important songs for us and played them beautifully. Most importantly, they set the right tone and vibe for our wedding from the moment the guests arrived for the ceremony and kept it going all the way through to or last dance. Wish there were six stars here as an option...would have marked that!

at our local French bistro in Cobble Hill. When we started planning our wedding I knew I wanted them to perform and we lucked out! They were amazing. Everything from the ceremony through cocktails and then dinner. We got married at the Prospect Park Boathouse in a black tie art-deco inspired wedding. They are the life of the party and I have received so many compliments on the music. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. So professional and fun. I would give them 10 stars if I could.

ally willing to make our night special and even offered to let us use their stereo equipment for the ipod ceremony music. They really made our event special from playing an acoustic cocktail hour to a tereo rigged dance party. They have such a fun vibe that our non-dancer friends got out on the floor. And those who didn't danced still complimented us on such a great band pick. We were asked so many times throughtout the night about how we found the Blue Vipers! They were a hit with everyone and so easy to work with!

got so much positive feedback about them after our wedding from so many different types of guests...but most importantly, almost everyone at our wedding danced throughout the night! The Blue Vipers were so friendly and easy to work with, they learned a new song for us, and they all looked wonderful at our wedding. I recommend them so highly.

Brooklyn. They are so fun and unique, and everyone loved them at our wedding. They even learned a new song at our request.

me to mind. The guys are amazingly talented, professional, easy to communicate with and very reasonably priced for the wedding band scene. We went with the 4-piece because we really couldn't imagine it without the washboard..and it was worth it. We even coordinated our first dance to a Blue Vipers tune and they nailed it. I wholeheartedly recommend these guys for you wedding!!