About this vendor
Operating out of Philadelphia, PA, The FM Band provides fitting live tunes to weddings and other milestone occasions. The band is well-versed in being in front of a crowd and is professional at getting people up dancing and having fun. Composed of talented musicians and passionate vocalists, this band is sure to be a fantastic addition to your event. With the option to choose your own soundtrack, you can curate the sound to suit your overall vision and style. Check out the website to see the band in action and to see the track lists.
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Instruments
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Jazz
- Latin
- Pop
- R&B
Music Services
- Live Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
- Reception
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We knew the FM Band was going to be our wedding band years before we even got engaged! They were on absolute FIRE the night of our wedding 🔥 they kept every single guest on the dance floor all night long!! They played such a good mix of songs and we could not stop getting compliments about our band!!🤩 they learned to play our first dance song and it was so special to us! I have no other words to describe the FM Band but absolutely electric!🎸🎤🎺
This band is fabulous. They really know how to put on a show. They have on point tone and they are always in sync. Pat is a great manager and really knows how to get things done. They have the best vocals and instruments between the shore and Philly. This band really knows what they’re doing.
This band is AMAZING!!! We first saw them at a bar in Wildwood and knew we had to book them for our wedding when the time came. They did not disappoint!! We have heard only good things from our wedding guests about how great they were and how much fun they had because of this band. They got everyone out on the dance floor from the moment it opened until the wedding was over. All of the singers are phenomenal, the instrumentalists are outstanding, and they all interact with the crowd, which made it so fun for everyone!
Wow — there is truly no band like the FM Band! We can easily say finding the FM Band was one of greatest fortunes we had when wedding planning. They kept us dancing the entire night, and countless people approached us in the months that followed our wedding raving about the music. The singers were SO good that sometimes you just had to stop and watch them hit the notes. This band really helped us create core memories on the dance floor — you have to book them for your wedding!!
The FM band is phenomenal. Cannot recommend them enough! The dance floor was packed all night. They played songs we requested + songs that would get all generations on the dance floor. My guests can’t stop talking about how amazing they were!!
My husband and I saw the FM Band play at several local spots and then realized a couple of friends booked them for their weddings, which is when we knew we had to incorporate them in our wedding as well! We are SO HAPPY we did! They are amazing with power house singers and all of our guests still talk about them and how fun our wedding was!
Our experience with the FM Band has always been amazing, and our own wedding was even better! They worked with us to learn our first dance song so they could play it live, and let the groom play a song on the drums with them. Everyone loved it! They kept the dance floor going all night long and were incredibly interactive with the guests on the dance floor.
They made the wedding! We had a BLAST! Rayna and team were simply fantastic. All of our guests simply loved the band. They perfectly read the audience and picked incredible songs to keep the party going. 10/10 would recommend
The FM band played at our wedding during the current summer of 2022. They were AMAZING, and so easy to work with. Our guests complimented over and over on how much fun they had with the band and no one wanted to leave! Highly recommend. Pat was great and our day was SUPER hot and held outside and they were more than happy to play. Made our day so special.
We dealt with Pat Parise in the summer of 2020. We had booked FM band when our original wedding was rescheduled due to covid. Pat had promised that if the wedding was cancelled we would receive our deposit back. For over a year he told us he was sending the deposit back and then he finally just stopped responding. It is unfortunate because I am sure the band is great and I would imagine that the others do not even know about Pat pocketing the deposit. I recommend not doing business with people like this.
Amazing music! The musicians were extremely talented. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had! We had a few special requests which they were able to accommodate. They accompanied my nieces for a special wedding song and I (bride) sang as well. At one point, I noticed a small stain on my dress and the lead singer whipped out a tide to go stick on the dance floor.
My only "complaint" was that I sometimes had a hard time getting in contact with the band's manager. He always answered the phone but didn't always follow up on emails which made me nervous. Everything did end up going smoothly on the day of the wedding, but I could have used a little less stress during the planning stage.
The FM Band was amazing. They crushed it. I saw them live at Harrahs Casino in AC before booking them and knew they were good, but when they showed up to our wedding they brought the energy and were unbelievable. Such an awesome group that didn't stop bringing the energy all night! Everyone raved how good the band was. Would highly recommend.
We originally heard the FM Band at Harrahs, Atlantic City. Hired them for my sons wedding, and they were amazing. 98% of our 128 guest list was on the dance floor from the first song all through the night. I have recieved so many calls and texts on how great they were. You will not be disappointed. We were lucky to hire them as my son planned a wedding in 3 months and they were available on his date.
I cannot thank the FM Band enough for playing on our wedding day. People are STILL talking about how amazing the band was 3 months later. The FM Band was by far the best vendor we booked for our wedding. They were easy to work with and extremely helpful in planning and choosing songs for our wedding day. They even learned our first dance song and a few other songs we had suggested. The variety of music they play is incredible and gets everyone up and dancing the entire night. Guests I would have never expected to dance were up dancing. The FM Band definitely kept the energy up in the room the entire night and I am so thankful we found them. Thank you Pat, Rayna, and the entire FM Band!!!!!!
Hire this band! We initially heard them at another wedding, then went to see them in AC, and they are amazing no matter where they are. There are multiple people in the band (different singers and instruments) which makes them extremely versatile. I mean, not many people can sing like Lady Gaga, but they have a singer who nails ‘Shallow’ every time she sings it. Our guests were on the dance floor having a good time the entire night, which is exactly what you want as a bride/groom. I gave a list of ‘must-have’ songs which they played with no problem. They are extremely easy to work with and always available to take your call. The added bonus is that they play at multiple venues and bars so you can easily go and take a listen. You will not regret hiring this band!
The FM Band stole the show! If you are looking for an affordable band that is going to keep everyone up and dancing the entire night then the FM Band is for you. Pat was easy to work with and accommodating. We’ve been to other weddings that the FM Band played and knew we had to book them, they are such a great band and your guest will love them! Thank you Pat and the FM Band!!!
Ok, if you want your guest to have fun and dance all night then THIS IS THE BAND FOR YOU! We had a blast. It’s been two months since our wedding and I still get texts about how incredible the FM Band was. They actually did my cousins wedding a few years ago and I kid you not I called her immediately after getting engaged to book them. What a great group of people. So much fun, they really know how to read the room and they were beyond flexible while we planned our wedding. My 90 year old grandfather wanted to sing Sweet Caroline to kick off the dancing and they made him feel like a total rockstar. I wish I could have them at every party I threw through the end of time. They even came out onto the dance floor with us at one point. Mind BLOWN! Truthfully. Amazing.
All I have to say about this band was that they were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! My husband and I booked The FM Band over a year out from our wedding because we fell in love with them the first time we heard them perform and we just KNEW we had to get them and book them right away. Pat was so wonderful to work with, and him and all of the FM Band made our wedding so much fun and definitely a night to remember. They literally can play any and every song and the dance floor was absolutely packed the entire night. Rayna and Damar were phenonemal and made sure everyone got up and out of their seats. My husband Joe and I are truly grateful to this band and we will definitely go to their upcoming shows because their energy is just truly magical. Thank you FM Band xoxo.
The talent in The FM Band is incredible and they made our wedding reception go off without a hitch! All the members were so energetic throughout the entire night and had ALL of our guests on their feet from beginning to end. We got so many compliments on the band throughout the night and for weeks after the wedding! Would recommend this band to anyone looking for a large band with amazing talent all around at a competitive price range.
We saw FM Band at another friend's wedding and we HAD to have them at ours! They made everything so much fun and the dance floor was never empty! The way they interact with the crowd is so awesome, and we got so many compliments on how much fun they were! The energy of the band is what really makes it! They took the time to learn how to pronounce everyone's names correctly and got our input on songs, etc. If you want your wedding to be a giant party, get FM Band! You won't regret it!
We hired the FM Band for our son’s wedding in 2014 and our daughter’s in 2018. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. As the wedding gets going, the band will come out into the dance floor with the dancers. After the first few songs, your guests will remark how great this band sounds. This band is very versatile in their song selections. They know how to get the party going. Even our wedding coordinator commented that she loved the band.
Thank you to the FM Band for making my daughter's wedding so memorable. The entire band was so professional and engaging. This group was able to keep the dance floor ALIVE with and dancing until the end....and then we chanted.." ONE MORE SONG" and they graciously played another hit so the party could go on and on!!! They are friendly, pleasant and very easy to talk to. I would recommend this group of professionals every time!!!! If you want to have a fantastic wedding (or any event)....please, please contact them.
They are THE BEST BAND EVER.
This band rocked every minute of our wedding!!! The dance floor was packed all night just as we hoped it would be. Not only did the FM Band play all of our favorite songs, they were extremely engaging, dancing with our guests and making our night a memorable one. Our guests have not stopped talking about this being the "best band at a wedding, ever"! Thank you so much for making 7/22 the best night ever!
The FM Band was excellent! We had them for our wedding and everyone was up on the dance floor the entire night. Great and easy to work with. Couldn't recommend them more.
I am going to start this off by saying you won't find a band who is better musically. My husband and I went to see them play around town multiple times leading up to our wedding because they are just that good and bragged to everyone about how great they are....unfortunately, though, the business side of things is not only lacking, it is non-existent once they get your business. Leading up to our wedding, we couldn't get a hold of them to give them our first dance song or any other details...even with multiple emails, calls and texts. The only reason we got a hold of Pat is that we used a different number than the one we had previously used to contact him. On the night of the wedding, we had to spend the cocktail hour reviewing the details for the night, including confirming that they downloaded the correct song, had the schedule for the night and our wedding party names rather than mingling with our guests. They took breaks that had not been agreed upon, did not have background music prepared for the breaks, ended abruptly after FINALLY getting the guests on the dance floor, yelled at me and even promoted themselves playing at a bar the next night. I knew everyone said some thing will not work out how you planned, but I didn't think it would be as big of a detail as the band. I never expected this to be the review I would write for them, but if you want a worry-free night that goes smoothly, don't use the FM Band. Thankfully every other aspect of our special day went as well or better than we expected to make up for them, but it sucks when the music was one of our top 2 priorities.
The FM band was absolutely incredible on our wedding day!! My husband and I went to a wedding a few years back where the FM band played and NEVER forgot what an amazing job they did getting the dance floor going! When it came time to choose entertainment for our wedding it was a big decision but we are so glad that we chose the FM band. Pat was great to work with and everyone is still talking about how much fun it was with the band!! No regrets and would definitely recommend the FM band to any couple who wants to have an unforgettable wedding!
We were so pleased with the FM Band. Everyone at the reception had such a great time and kept commenting about how awesome they were. They came out into the crowd to sing and play their instruments. It definitely made for a great party!
The FM BAND made our wedding complete! We received nothing but compliments and everyone danced all night. The play a great mix of music and I would highly recommend them!
I honestly don’t think I’ll ever stop hearing from my friends and family how amazing the band was at our wedding. The fun the FM Band brought to our big day was beyond what we could have ever imagined. People started crowding onto the dance floor before dinner was even served! Pat and the other musicians are extremely talented and really know how to work with the crowd to get everyone involved! They can play a variety of different genres which will appeal to every age group of your guests and ensure that everyone can enjoy the music and dancing.
If your searching for a talented group of musicians who can play it all and want to ensure your dance floor is packed with laughter and fun the ENTIRE night, look no further than the FM Band!
We had first seen the FM Band at a friend's wedding and then when my husband and I got engaged we immediately chose them as our wedding band! They are absolutely amazing and your dance floor will be packed the entire night! The music is so good that your guests will start dancing before dinner is set! Our guests could not stop talking about them for weeks after our wedding! Best wedding band in the Philadelphia area by far!
So many people at my wedding came up to me to tell me how great the band was! The quality of the vocals and music was outstanding. The songs were up to date and chosen as I requested. My only disappointment was that the lead singer that I had seen in a demonstration and talked to about performing was not there on the wedding date as planned and I was not notified of this change or given a reason on the wedding day. However, the replacement was a great performer and had a very good voice. One guest remarked that sometimes, as a song came on, he had to look over to see if it was the band playing or a recording of the real song!
My husband and I were dead set on having a DJ at our wedding until my parents convinced us otherwise. We had never heard the FM Band live before our wedding day and were putting all of our faith in my parents’ decision. Thank god we took their advice! The FM Band kicked off our wedding reception and the dance floor was filled before the appetizer was even served. They played a mix of pop music that appealed to our generation (late 20’s/early 30’s) and hits that our parents could sing along to. Guest of ours who have never danced at weddings were boogying with their spouses (much to their surprise!) and I can confidently say that the band was the highlight of our reception. We received so many compliments about how much the singers and the instrumentals “sounded just like the radio”! I can’t say enough good things about the FM Band’s performance on our wedding day – we were thrilled!
The band was very entertaining. They really care about there preformance. They had the crowd going right away. They had a tech problem or else I would give them five stars.
My husband and I are huge fans of live music, but the wrong wedding band can ruin your reception. The FM Band is EXACTLY the RIGHT band!
Their repertoire is extensive, from the tried-and-true to Top 40, and they'll focus their set lists on your favorite genres. All the musicians really know their stuff. Their singers ... wow. They engage the crowd (excellent emcee-ing too!), play together seamlessly, and are so talented! And with an 8-piece band, you get a horn section!
Everyone at the reception -- including people working at the venue who see weddings every weekend -- was saying how incredible they were. The dance floor was packed the whole night.
If you book them, I'd recommend that you ask that they DJ during their dessert-time break (they only took two - one during dinner, one during dessert), to keep up the momentum, but otherwise, they were BEYOND perfect, and a joy to work with!
Check out their website for local shows -- they play at Parx Casino and other places -- if you want to check them out. Quality bands are more expensive than DJs, but if you can fit them in your budget, they're well worth it!
Best band ever! People at my wedding were literally dancing from the second our first dance was on til the last song when the whole reception until the end when everyone was chanting "One more song!!" I couldn't have been happier. People are still talking about it weeks later. Plus, one of the less expensive bands!
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