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Based in New York City, The Hook Club is one of the tri-state area's most exciting and unique wedding bands. Owned and operated by a tight-knit community of musicians, they are known for their attention to every musical detail and the professionalism they bring to every event. Their unconventional group has mastered the art of creating a great dance party that keeps guests on the dance floor all night and then humming the songs the next day!
The Hook Club’s specialty is to take every audience on a journey they will never forget. From timeless classics to today's dance hits, their instrumentalists dazzle crowds for hours on end with their high-energy arrangements, while their diverse roster of vocalists get the crowd dancing and singing top 40, classic rock, and hip-hop hits on the dance floor. When The Hook Club plays, they get the whole room involved, and everyone leaves feeling like a member of the band!
They offer three configurations of The Hook Club for weddings - Full Band, Classic Band, and DJ Band hybrid. In addition, they provide a wide range of ceremony and cocktail hour music options, including string quartets, trios, and other bespoke ensembles. They have their own professional production team, so they are well-equipped to provide high-end sound systems, ceremony microphones, dance lighting, and many other services.
As an independent group, their clients work directly with the band, never through a talent agency or management company, so their performance is guaranteed to be suited to your personal style. Send them a message or give them a call to start planning the perfect music for your wedding!
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Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
Instruments
- Banjo
- Bass
- Cello
- Fiddle
- Flute
- Guitar
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- EDM
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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If we could give The Hook Club more stars, we would!
Let me get my one gripe out of the way at the top here: I’m pretty sure the only reason my now husband agreed to a wedding celebration was to hire The Hook Club after seeing them at a friend’s wedding before we met. It was the only part of the wedding planning process he felt truly passionate about from the jump – we knew we wanted them before we even had a venue or date and went so far as to clear our potential dates with them before booking anything else. Fast forward, and Dan made the band planning process so supported and seamless that my husband’s one job went off without a hitch. The problem? Despite me planning every other single little detail of our three-day wedding weekend, the first thing that every single guest complimented (and still raves above, 1 month later) was THE BAND! But in truth, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
We are absolutely ecstatic with our choice of hiring The Hook Club for our wedding. We did acoustic guitars for the ceremony, sax and tracks for cocktail and band and DJ for reception.
THC was outstanding to work with from the jump. Dan is a wealth of knowledge and organization, and brings a calm, cool, collected vibe through every step of the planning process. Not to mention, he’s a great musician who can come discuss timeline with you while also playing the base day of :D.
The process THC uses to help plan is smooth and clear. The communication was great throughout – we knew what to expect from the first planning call all the way up to some adhoc timeline changes day of. The band has an extensive repertoire and was able to take in our song, vibe, and timeline requests while also using their extensive experience to guide us along the way. The music carried the vibe throughout the day – from guitars at the ceremony to sax and tracks leading through cocktail hour and a mix of dance sets, slow dances, and expert MC’ing on the dance floor, we couldn’t get enough. So much so, that we extended the end time of the event just to have more fun on the dance floor with THC! Everyone was so nice, supportive, energetic and just brought their outstandingly talented A game and the absolute best vibe. The band got out on the dance floor with us, led us in call and response and a little choreographed proud Mary moment.
Our first dance song is not a very common song, not only did THC learn it for us, but they provided us a track of their composition beforehand so we could practice the dance. You’ll see in the pictures my face when I first heard them play it – completely awestruck! That was pretty much my inner face the entire rest of the night in their presence. I have so many fond memories of engaging with THC throughout our wedding. If I could do it again, I’d hire THC without a second thought.
We absolutely loved working with The Hook Club. Our amazing planner, Greenhouse Events, recommended THC, and we were sold immediately after meeting with Dan. He is super relaxed, nice, and so knowledgable. Dan and THC team made planning super easy for us. They took time to hear about our hopes and helped recommend different band sizes for us. We hadn’t heard of a DJ band before, but loved the idea of some live music with the versatility to play all sorts of music, but our venue wasn’t very big and we also didn’t want to break the bank and hire a huge band. We chose the 4 piece DJ band with singer, sax, drums, and DJ. We knew we LOVED the sax, so we also had the sax play for cocktail hour (shout out to Elijah, who was amazing), and it was one of the best parts of the night. For planning music, they sent out a very detailed and thorough spreadsheet with more songs than one could imagine, and we could rate ones we liked the most, choose ones we definitely wanted or didn't, and choose specific songs for important moments. We met a couple times to review music choices as well.
One of our biggest fears with a DJ was that they'd talk too much and be a little annoying, but Dan did a great job as MC, and was very low-key like we asked but announced important moments clearly. Dan and all the musicians had such great energy and got everyone on the dance floor. Our vocalist, Christen, was also amazing — her voice was spectacular, and she was such an amazing performer and got everyone involved in the music and dancing.
So many people told us how much they loved the music and the energy, and had never heard of a DJ band but thought it was an amazing concept and the addition of live music over tracks added extra excitement and fun. THC also helped out with lighting (uplights and dance lights), and worked with our fantastic planner and the venue to help us decide the best setup. Ultimately, we loved working with THC. Their DJ-band setup is unique and adds so much variety to your music while allowing for some of the energy that comes from live performers. We danced the night away and had an absolute blast. 100% would recommend THC to anyone!
Words cannot describe what an amazing wedding band The Hook Club is or how incredible the people are and how much talent exists within each member; it just wouldn't do them justice. They are way more than a wedding band, they become part of the party! The chemistry, excitement and energy they bring out from the moment they start was amazing to watch and we felt incredibly lucky that they were available on our wedding day. From ceremony to cocktail hour all the way through a longer reception and after party; they didn't miss a beat. The music planning prior to the wedding was also easy with great guidance as they want to make sure they play what you want but can adjust to the crowd in the moment. They are professional through and through with a personal touch that creates magic. WE LOVE THEM!!!
The Hook Club was the best music decision - we were so torn between band or DJ and this was awesome!! We got so many compliments from guests at the end of the night on the music and the emcee - Emily - who absolutely was amazing!!! They were SO helpful and made the night so much fun. The drums and sax killed it!! We can’t thank them enough. The whole process working with them was so much fun - they are so organized and detailed and Dan helped with beyond we expected, from the itinerary to the timing of the whole thing. We had no idea what we were doing and Dan and Emily just helped so much in guiding us and making us feel comfortable. THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!
We had the best experience with The Hook Club for our wedding pre-ceremony music! Dan was fantastic to work with—he fully embraced our idea to turn a David Bowie song into a unique acoustic version. Trista’s voice brought it to life in such a special way that left everyone talking. From our intro call with Dan to the big day, they made the entire process seamless and personal. Highly recommend them if you want something memorable and one-of-a-kind!
We couldn't have been happier with The Hook Club's performance at our wedding! From start to finish, they were absolute professionals. During the ceremony, their music was simply beautiful and added such a special touch to the moment. Even when a few unexpected hiccups came up that were beyond their control, they handled everything flawlessly, keeping the atmosphere calm and magical.
When it came to the reception, they really brought the energy! Their song selections were on point, keeping all of our guests on the dance floor the entire night. They were also fantastic at accommodating song requests, which made the evening feel even more personalized. The talent of each member of the band was undeniable, and their ability to keep the crowd engaged and having fun was incredible. We highly recommend The Hook Club for any event—they truly went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable!
We had our wedding on 10/4/24, and hiring The Hook Club was hands-down one of the best decisions we made. From the moment we reached out, they were a dream to work with—so organized, professional, and easygoing. Planning with them felt effortless, and they really took the time to understand the vibe we wanted for our big day.
But the night of the wedding? WOW. They blew us (and all of our guests) away. Their energy was absolutely insane—in the best way possible! They didn’t just play music; they brought the party to life. They were incredibly friendly, super interactive with our guests, and made everyone feel like they were part of the show. It was exactly what we were hoping for and more.
We just got sneak peeks back from our photographer, and there are so many incredible shots with the band in them. You can literally see the energy radiating off the photos—people dancing, smiling, and having the time of their lives. The pictures capture how electric the night felt, with The Hook Club right at the center of it all. It’s clear from those images alone how special they made our wedding.
We’ve lost count of how many people have told us they were the best band they’ve ever seen at a wedding. Friends and family keep asking us, “Where did you find them?!” because they were that good. Honestly, now we just want more of our friends to get married so we can tell them to book The Hook Club.
If you want a wedding that your guests will be talking about for years, do yourself a favor—hire The Hook Club.
We we're blown away by the Hook Club. Multiple guests came up to me afterwards to say how awesome the band was. My wife and I knew wanted a hybrid Band/DJ situation, and if you're looking for that, absolutely go with the Hook Club. It truly blurs the lines of live performance and studio quality. Sometimes you need a live sax, and sometimes you need the bouncy synths of a Beyonce song. Have you ever wanted to hear 50 Cent's In da Club with live horns? Its perfect for a wedding. Loved working with them, they nailed all our our special requests and kept people DANCING. That's what it's all about
The hook club was absolutely incredible. They did music for our ceremony and cocktail hour and then for the reception and a dj for the afterparty. We had piano and violin for ceremony/cocktail hour which was lovely (and we had a special request song for walking down the aisle that they perfected). Then we had a 9 piece band for the reception and they absolutely killed it. They are talented musicians and were so upbeat and fun - they knew how to get the crowd going. Many guests commented to us how amazing the band was. And the after party dj was great too. They were also so easy to work with - they sent a music request sheet ahead of time for us to indicate songs we wanted/didn’t want that was easy to use and very helpful. And they took special requests. They were also very flexible and kind throughout the whole process. Cannot recommend highly enough
I'm not the biggest fan of traditional string quartets, so I was delighted when my planners suggested The Hook Club's chamber quartet (violin, cello, piano, guitar). The variety of instruments added just the right amount of depth and dimension to the songs. They even arranged and learned a custom request for the processional at no extra charge. Several guests commented that they loved The Hook Club's classical renditions of pop songs. I definitely recommend them!
Hiring the Hook Club was a huge reason our wedding was so successful. They brought amazing energy, a killer set list, and all of our guests raved about how talented they were. We hired a fiddle player for our ceremony and the jazz trio for our cocktail hour and were so happy with this decision – they really knocked it out of the park.
Dan was a pleasure to work with throughout the process – he was professional, communicative, and gave us invaluable advice throughout the process. For example, he gave very helpful input on our reception structure and timeline.
We were so happy with our music and highly recommend The Hook Club!
The Hook Club absolutely slayed at our wedding. Every guest we have spoken to talked about how good the band was and the dance floor was packed all night. Thank you!
There are wedding bands, and then there’s The Hook Club. The minute we heard them at one of their showcase experiences we knew we had found the purveyors of soul and energy that we were looking for.
The Hook Club played a major role in making our wedding reception an unforgettable celebration. The energy they brought was simply electric and it’s no surprise that we received countless compliments from friends and family about how much fun they had.
The band was engaging and created a vibrant atmosphere on the dance floor. Beyond their music the band also left us fun messages on our audio guestbook. This extra touch let us know that they aren’t just a band but a group that genuinely loves what they do and who they do it for.
The Hook Club came highly recommended by our wedding venue and selecting them as our wedding band was one of our best choices! We opted for a six-piece classic band and then added 3 horn players a few weeks before our wedding (also a great choice). We had several meetings with Dan and other band members during the planning process, during which we went through their Music Planning Worksheet - an INCREDIBLE tool that allowed us to guide the set list and also helped us plan out our wedding day. We planned an unconventional parade-style disco processional and a few performances by guests and Dan worked with us to bring our vision to life. My dad, a veteran drummer who has played thousands of wedding gigs in his 5-decade career, had lots of questions for THC during the planning process, and they patiently worked with him to plan for him to sit in for a few songs. He was totally impressed with the band, especially the drummer, (and he’s hard to impress!) and loved playing with them. The dance floor was packed throughout the night with guests ranging from my 10-year-old cousins to our grandparents and great-aunts and -uncles in their late 80s. Our guests loved the energy of the band and the variety of styles that they were able to perform, way beyond the standard wedding playlist. Each musical moment of our wedding - the processional parade, ceremony and recessional music, cocktail hour playlist, the hora (during which the dancing moved outside and the band followed), our guests’ performances, and hours of amazing dancing - was absolutely seamless and perfect beyond our wildest dreams, thanks to The Hook Club.
The Hook Club was absolutely outstanding. They performed at our wedding this June and while we had high expectations, they completely exceeded them. My husband and I had a lot of special requests for classic rock songs that were not on the band's initial list, and boy did they execute everything! From Peter Frampton to Bowie to the Grateful Dead to Boston to the Talking Heads, the Hook Club flawlessly performs a massive range of music. Our guests were stunned. Oh – and they absolutely nailed DJing our silent disco after party! The video and photo footage of guests dancing is absolutely hilarious, the Hook Club brought the moves out of everyone. Thank you SO much to this incredible band. If they are available on your wedding date DEFINITELY HIRE THEM!!!
The Hook Club blew my guests and me away at my wedding. They came highly recommended by another vendor of mine, and once I saw their promo videos, booking them was a no-brainer. Dan & the team were incredibly knowledgeable and committed to making my vision a reality. From custom requests to audio/visual support for a DJ playing later in the night, The Hook Club delivered on it all. Their seemingly infinite energy was matched by the crowd and, weeks later, we’re still hearing from friends and family what a great job they did. They offer an easy to use spreadsheet for tracking the night, giving you the ability to rank songs everywhere from a ‘definite yes’ to a ‘definite no’. They took the time to understand the vibe we were looking for and ran with it. Every member of the band was professional and, of course, insanely talented. They’ve considered everything from energy levels, transitions, and even how the music plays with the lighting package they offer. Don’t think twice - book The Hook Club.
When my sister went to a wedding with THC a few years ago, she said that this was the most fun wedding she had ever been to and that was because of the band. She loved how they played songs that were special to the couple, that they interacted with the crowd and really had fun throughout the night! When it came time to planning my wedding, I knew I wanted to use them and not the typical NYC bands with no personality. We chose the 13 piece with horns. They were so friendly and organized with a massive, and well thought out setlist & planning sheet.
They were so great with our special and quirky requests and the guests loved the unique songs we chose because it made the party feel different than every other wedding. We loved that everyone in the band gets in with the crowd because they brought so much fun energy. It's been 2 weeks since the wedding and everyone keeps talking to us about the band! How they had so much personality, how they were enjoying themselves and how they carried the vibe of the night. I could not recommend them MORE!!!!!
WE WERE HOOKED!! The best wedding band out there. They made the planning process so seamless, and even helped us pull off a special request for part of our reception. The band is so engaging, energetic and talented. We had so many people tell us they were the best band they’ve seen. Stop your search and book THC now!!!
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the most incredible wedding band performance ever. The energy and enthusiasm they brought to the event were unmatched. Not only did they sound amazing, but they also had everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Their ability to engage with the crowd and keep the party going was truly impressive. If you want to ensure your wedding is a memorable and fun event, this band is an absolute must!
The Hook Club MADE MY WEDDING. I can't even count how many people came up to me asking where I found them and saying it was the best wedding they have ever been to. One friend even said " you have a concert at your wedding". It was the highlight of all of our nights and I am already looking for an excuse to hire The Hook Club Again! They made our night so special, took time to create special mixes for us and brought all of our visions to life! we LOVE The Hook Club.
Booking The Hook Club was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! My husband and I have a wide array of genres that we like and wanted to hear and The Hook Club definitely delivered. They covered rock, pop, R&B, and everything in between. The band members were interactive and went out into the crowd, which everyone loved! They also accommodated and let a few of our performer friends sing/play, which was awesome! They had great energy and were also really flexible with any changes we wanted to make. For the planning of everything, they were super professional and communicative, probably the best vendor we had for the whole wedding! I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and talented band!
The Hook Club brought the most unbelievable energy to our wedding. Working with them was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. The team is incredibly organized and professional and made what felt like a nearly impossible task of narrowing down the music and vibe we wanted, so seamless, easy, and fun! The dancefloor was packed the entire night and the band was interactive with the guests and really knew how to keep people engaged and having the best time. I truly could not reccomend working with The Hook Club more. I am just hopeful we get to be at future weddings as a guest with them performing!!!!
The Hook Club performed at our daughter’s wedding in mid-April of this year. It was the full band, and they created non-stop energy, exactly as promised. (They were also the easiest vendor of all to work with).
Dan listened carefully to our desires and performed flawlessly. He is a true professional, and even provided specially created “Fiddler on the Roof” music for my “Father of the Bride” speech.
I believe we had 3 vocalists, and that also makes a very big difference. The intensity and energy of their music is unforgettable.
Thank you Hook Club!
Have about 200 people showing up to your reception and want to guarantee that everyone from your aunts and uncles to your most particular friend all send you texts about how perfect your wedding band was? Great, you're done with your search.
We worked with The Hook Club on an ambitious two-day wedding, which included them doing live sound for our Friday welcome party, live sound for the music at our ceremony, some deep cut requests, and our desire to not just have "another wedding band." What we got was an incredibly talented, creative, and kind group of people who were ready to make whatever we wanted happen, ready to add ideas and layers, and who then completely blew away our expectations.
We're in that era of our lives where we've been to about 100 weddings in the last 10 years, and we can honestly say that no band has even come close to The Hook Club. A year later everyone is still talking about how great our band was. They are true professionals in every sense of the word, and you should seriously consider booking your venue around whether or not THC is available. That's not hyperbole - they were that good.
The Hook Club was by far the coolest musicians I was able to find in terms of having an NYC night out vibe, and not a typical "wedding" vibe. We had a bass and guitar duo for our cocktail hour. They were super nice and awesome musicians. It started raining an hour into our cocktails so we had to move inside, and the bassist switched to playing a piano so that we could continue the music inside. Everyone was so impressed by how multi-talented they were!! Loved them and wish we had them play music for more of our reception. Dan, the founder, as well as the rest of their staff were incredibly organized and attentive throughout the planning process. Highly recommend!!
The THC band was great!! We got so many compliments from our guests too. They were professional, elevated the vibes, and were so charismatic. I wish I had more time to listen to them sing! Loved working with them and you'll regret if you don't have them at your wedding!
Look no further than The Hook Club for your wedding band. We genuinely cannot say enough good things. Prior to the wedding, I researched and listened to a dozen or more bands. We kept coming back to THC because their online videos had an authentic, non-studio-enhanced sound that still beat out the quality of in-studio work from others. We really didn't want to take the final leap though until we could see them live. Dan was super-patient with us throughout the process, keeping us posted on when a showcase came down the pipeline. When we finally got to see them, it took about 2 songs to confirm they were the band for us.
On our big day, we had an 11-piece band after the bride's dad surprised us with an add-on fiddler. Having said this, the band had 14 or 15 different people making music over the course of the night, as even their sound engineers got in on the action at different times. Every style and tempo was phenomenal--from songs in Spanish to the Hora to Motown to pop, they nailed it all. My wife and I have different tastes in music, yet both came away immensely satisfied with the setlist. I can't even count how many of our guests came up to us throughout the night complimenting the band. On top of it all, they learned (at least) four special request songs--these were performed with the perfect balance of true to why we love the songs, but with that live-music spin on things.
THC was our favorite of all the vendors we worked with. Seriously--hire them now and save yourself time to plan the million other things on your list!
THC was amazing and helped us have a perfect wedding - they not only played and sang great, but helped keep the energy high and the guests on the dance floor. We were told many times throughout the evening how great they were - would definitely recommend!
The Hook Club exceeded our expectations - from planning to execution on our wedding day, everything was organized, ran smoothly, and was so fun! The live saxophone at our cocktail hour and four piece DJ band at the reception was a highlight for us and our guests. Highly recommend!
The Hook Club was an absolute gem on our special day! This review is wayyyy overdue. Planning our wedding day, we were nervous about music and entertainment for our guests and their kids. Dan and his team have made it a breeze, we love the idea of a hybrid band and DJ. They even had a mini performance for the kids at cocktail hour!!!! Our guest LOVE their “cocktail kids” hour. The music and the band were a cherry on too of our perfect day! We appreciate The Hook Club sooo much!
Oh! And thank you Dan for making my bubble tea dream come true for dessert! Guests were talking about it for weeks after. We can’t thank you guys enough!
Dan was so easy to work with and really guided us through the process. Everyone showed up on time and was super professional throughout the night. Our guests kept telling us afterwards how amazing our band was and I think we will probably be seeing them at some of our friends weddings soon!
The Hook Club was one of the highlights of our wedding! Our priority was to get a band that would get the crowd going, but still be able to play an eclectic mix of music. And they were just phenomenal!
Dan and his team were professional and organized throughout the whole process. We had so much going on the weeks leading up to the wedding, but Dan and his team were on top of it all, ensuring we had a game plan for our ceremony and reception. We felt so comfortable come wedding day as everything went smoothly as planned. We were impressed at the level of professionalism in accommodating our unique song requests, and even more impressed at the care put into pronouncing all of our Indian and Vietnamese relatives correctly. Dan did an amazing job as an MC, and our guests are still raving about it today! We are now recommending them to all of our local friends for their weddings! Thank you Hook Club!!!
Run, don’t walk to work with The Hook Club!
We had a very specific vision for the type of music we wanted played during our ceremony and cocktail hour at our wedding this past August (2023). We spoke to many vendors, and no one got it quite like The Hook Club (THC) did. Dan, Adam and the team MORE than delivered. Our only regret is that we did not get professional video coverage to be able to relive the moments!
As we were planning our wedding, we were on a quest to find a NYC-based string trio that could play modern music in an elegant fashion. Our goal was to find a group that could perform the type and quality of music heard on West World, Bridgerton, or from the Vitamin String Quartet. The Hook Club was just what we were looking for. The second we spoke to Dan, we knew we found our perfect match. I also wanted a specific/bespoke song for me to walk down the aisle to. THC took what was in my head and made it a reality. I still get goosebumps when I think about it!
THC took the time to understand our needs and delivered far beyond our expectations. They are true professionals who were one of the most talented, pleasant, responsive, communicative and accommodating vendors we got the privilege to work with. We cannot recommend them enough and are already clamoring for an opportunity to work with them again.
It’s impossible to properly convey how amazing it was to have The Hook Club as our wedding band. From start to finish, they were so great and fun to work with. We were initially stressing about the music at our wedding and as soon as we spoke to Dan and his team they immediately eased that stress with their openness, flexibility, and professionalism. Each component of our wedding, from ceremony to after party, wouldn’t have been nearly as incredible as it was without The Hook Club behind it. We genuinely could have and would have danced all night. We received so many next day texts we received from people praising the band and asking for their info. We truly can’t thank or recommend The Hook Club enough!
We could not recommend the Hook Club more. They were great from planning the setlist through executing the day of the wedding. Our guests are still raving about them! They were engaging and read the crowd well and very easy to work with in the weeks and months leading up to the event. We had several planning calls in which they gave advice and even learned some new songs for us. Even spectators walking by in Central Park stopped to dance. I would highly recommend them.
Working with The Hook Club was absolutely the best decision we made throughout the wedding planning process. They are incredible, so professional, lovely to work with, and have a real talent for reading the crowd and delivering what is needed. Would 100% recommend working with them for your wedding or any special event. We love you guys!!!
I cannot express enough how absolutely incredible our experience was with The Hook Club as our wedding band. From the moment we decided to book them to the last note played at our reception, everything was nothing short of perfection. The stress-free process began with our initial inquiry. The communication was prompt, professional, and always reassuring. Dan was an absolute gem to work with. He understood our vision for the music on our special day and went above and beyond to ensure every detail was taken care of.
Their musical talent is unparalleled, creating an atmosphere that transcended our expectations. The dance floor was alive with energy, and guests couldn't stop raving about the fantastic selection of songs that kept everyone on their feet. What impressed us most was the band's ability to read the room and adapt the playlist to the vibe of the moment.
Not only did they deliver an exceptional performance, but the band members themselves were a joy to work with. Their passion for music and dedication to making our day unforgettable shone through every chord and beat. It was evident that they genuinely love what they do.
Our wedding day wouldn't have been the same without them, and for that, we are eternally grateful. The Hook Club was a major part of making our wedding day stress-free, magical, and absolutely unforgettable!
From start to finish, working with The Hook Club was an absolute joy and one of our favorite parts of our wedding! We communicated with Dan and Jesse prior to the event, and were so impressed by their enthusiasm, positivity, and creativity when it came to developing a set list for the ceremony, reception, and after party. They were truly dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for our guests (which included various logistics like managing wedding party entrances, and turning a small theater into a Video DJ area). At the wedding, the entire band brought their A game, which facilitated the most epic dance party we could have dreamed of. So many of our guests told us that THC was the best wedding band they’d ever seen, and we of course agree. Long story short - do yourself a favor and book this band for your special event!
My husband and I got married in Brooklyn, New York in Fall 2023. We quickly identified The Hook Club as our top choice because of their affordable prices and extremely customizable packages. Despite not having the largest budget, Dan and Adam worked to create exactly what we needed.
We had two different sets of instruments throughout the evening. For our ceremony, we had a violin, cello, and piano. The band then switched to a saxophone, bass, and piano for our cocktail hour and reception.
We honestly couldn't be happier with our choice. There were so many different songs to choose from, and the band are even willing to learn a song or two if you have a favorite that's not on the list! Communication was always so friendly and professional. We cannot recommend them enough!
If I could hire the Hook Club for every party I would! They are THE BEST band and can play the biggest range of music. Each member of the band is so versatile with their vocal and instrumental skills - it's seriously so impressive. They made my wedding day so special - from playing all of our special requests to dancing with the guests, the vibes were immaculate! We got the 8-piece band and the planning process was so smooth. I can't say enough positive things about The Hook Club!
The Hook Club was absolutely incredible! We wanted a combo band + DJ and they nailed it. Everyone on the dance floor had a great time (it was literally shaking) and the photos were excellent. The band members were all highly skilled and professional, and were a pleasure to work with. Adam, the bandleader, was very responsive to our requests and made sure that we had a great time. Dan and he were both terrific during the planning process, always responded to our emails, and we especially loved the color-coded Excel. We would highly recommend The Hook Club to anyone looking for a great wedding band. They are talented, professional, and bring that Brooklyn energy! You won’t regret it.
An Unforgettable Wedding Performance
When you plan a wedding, you hope for a day that's filled with love, joy, and beautiful memories. However, sometimes, life throws unexpected challenges your way. On our special day, "The Hook Club" not only delivered an exceptional performance but also showcased a level of dedication and professionalism that we will never forget.
A sudden storm threatened to dampen our wedding day, and we feared our outdoor celebration at the North Fork Table & Inn would be ruined. That's when "The Hook Club" displayed their unwavering commitment by trekking through the storm to make sure they arrived, even when we least expected it. Their determination to be there for us touched our hearts.
Once they arrived, it was clear that we were in for a musical treat. Their performance was nothing short of magical. "The Hook Club" created an atmosphere of intimate love and warmth that perfectly suited the occasion. The choice of songs and the way they played them resonated deeply with us and our guests. It felt as if they knew exactly what our hearts desired.
Our wedding guests were not only impressed but also raved about "The Hook Club's" performance. Many of our friends and family commented on how well-suited the music was for the venue and the overall atmosphere. The band's ability to connect with the audience was remarkable, and they played a crucial role in making our day truly special.
We cannot thank "The Hook Club" enough for their incredible talent, dedication, and their willingness to go the extra mile, even in the face of adversity. Their performance added an extra layer of magic to our wedding, and we will forever cherish the memories they helped create.
If you're looking for a music vendor that not only delivers outstanding performances but also has a heartwarming commitment to their clients, "The Hook Club" should be your top choice. We wholeheartedly recommend them for any special occasion where you want to create lasting memories through music.
Thank you Dan from The Hook Club and the vocal artist and her band for making our wedding day extraordinary!
We were thrilled to have The Hook Club as our DJ band for our wedding. Their musical performance was an absolute highlight of our day. The musicians' talent shone during our ceremony, playing our chosen songs beautifully and even accompanying our officiant's vocals. They effortlessly transitioned from ceremony to cocktail hour, where they set the perfect tone with our custom playlist.
The reception was a true spectacle, with the DJ and four accompanying musicians igniting the dance floor. Their high-energy performance, including choreographed dances and even learning to play Persian music for our special requests, exceeded our expectations. The custom first dance song they prepared was a sentimental touch that we'll forever cherish.
From communication to execution, The Hook Club's service was outstanding. Their dedication to making our day exceptional was evident in every detail. The Hook Club's contribution played a significant part in making our wedding unforgettable.
Dan was a wonderful person to work with when planning and executing our dream wedding plan. He was collaborative and curious and brought lots of ideas - and songs! to the table.
He met with us on several occasions during busy schedules and was a calm, prepared and informative influence on our chaotic journey to getting every final thing together for our big day.
One thing Dan was so open to which we will forever treasure was a collaboration with my brother to play the recessional on the day. We wanted a very specific song - John Denver’s Annie and without hesitation Dan made work, even talking my brother through his thoughts on the work as well as suggesting they play together during the cocktail hour too. It made the whole day so very precious to us and we’ll be forever grateful to Dan, his beautiful playing skills and his wonderful and organized manner. Thanks to Dan and The Hook Club!
I cannot recommend The Hook Club enough. Not only were they our easiest vendor to communicate with, but they were SO accommodating. They learned a few new songs at our request and were super collaborative the whole way through. People could not stop talking about their performance at our wedding. I would recommend them to anyone I know. Thank you so much to Dan and The Hook Club!!!
Hiring The Hook Club was one of the best wedding decisions we made! They were incredible to work with!!! They are extremely talented, and brought such incredible, fun, high energy to our wedding. The Hook Club's extensive music planning worksheet allowed us to stay very organized and ensure all of our favorite music selections were played throughout the night. Guests of all ages mentioned how amazing The Hook Club was, and they made our wedding truly special. The team is communicative, fun-loving, professional, and experienced.
I highly recommend The Hook Club!!!
If you are reading this I have only one thing to say: HIRE THE HOOK CLUB! My husband and I had a very specific idea of what we wanted our music to be throughout the evening and The Hook Club met/exceeded our expectations on that count. Everyone commented on how much they loved the music. The energy was off the charts and guests appreciated how interactive the performers were. We also wanted to make the event as gay as possible and The Hook Club delivered by bringing along queer artists and being open to our non-traditional music requests. Truly, I can't imagine a better performance from a wedding band. Adam and Dan were a joy to work with throughout. You absolutely will not regret working with The Hook Club!
DO NOT HESITATE to book The Hook Club! Words cannot express how incredible their performance was... you had to be there. We had many musicians in the crowd who were blown away with the talent on the stage. Not only did they display excellent musicianship, but their energy was unparalleled. They got the crowd on their feet over and over again, myself and my blisters included. The main singers came out into the dance floor during the bangers, which our guests loved. Each singer had a repertoire that perfectly suited their talents, and we loved how they exploited that. It was really fun to see them indulging in off-the-charts vocalizing. (And also rapping that had me shook!) We truly felt like they were having as great a time as we were.
Jesse served as an excellent MC, introducing our toasts in a humorous and timely manner. Our communication was great, including on the spot decisions (we asked for an extra 15 minute break during dinner, because when they were playing, no one could stop dancing!). Jesse was calm, professional, and light-hearted. I was very impressed by how he carried himself.
The planning process we used was thorough and simple, including only two zoom meetings. The Hook Club has tons of songs to choose from, and can probably learn anything you throw their way. Another huge bonus of The Hook Club is that they have so many members, so they can cobble a group together that best suits your desires.
Again, I cannot recommend this group highly enough. I feel like they truly made the night, and we are indebted to them! Many guests said it was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding! Hiring this group might have been our best investment of the night. Props and endless thanks to everyone who tried so hard for us.
Hands down a top wedding highlight! We worked with The Hook Club for our Manhattan wedding in September ‘23, and the DJ Band exceeded our expectations - we had friends and family asking about the band well after the wedding and even following them on instagram! The Hook Club and Dan were incredibly professional from start to finish - they guided us through all key planning decisions, learned our first dance to play live, worked seamlessly with our planner and venue, and created an incredible dance atmosphere! Vocals and musicians (especially the sax!) were on point the whole night. We didn’t have much time for the band to set up during cocktail hour, but they were so professional working with the venue and ensured we didn’t have to give any thought to logistics.
Look no further if you’re in NYC - this is your band!
Several guests commented that the Hook Club was the best wedding band they had ever heard. Truly stunning range and energy throughout the night & engaged with the crowd throughout. Jesse and Dan in particular were incredibly organized leading up to the wedding & super helpful.
I don't think there are enough superlatives to describe our experience with The Hook Club. "Sensational", "Awesome," "Fantastic" are the first three that come to mind. We hired The Hook Club for our 125 person wedding after speaking with Dan, the owner of the band. He was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgable. He immediately made us feel confident that he understood the vibe we were going for and that he could deliver a fun energy packed evening. His passion for music definitely shines through.
The planning process is a breeze- they have a great system for letting them know what music you like (and what you don't) and for special requests. Their repertoire is extensive. I mean really extensive. Pop, Contemporary, Oldies, Classics, Rock, Country, they can play it.
The day of our wedding, The Hook Club NAILED IT. We had very specific requests for the ceremony. Our parents walked down the aisle to Lovely Day and it was a gorgeous arrangement. And we walked down the aisle to Thank you For Being A Friend- The Golden Girls Theme) and when they played it- everybody went crazy. It was so good!!!! The bespoke trio brought the celebratory, loungey fun vibe to our cocktail hour.
The reception exceeded expectations. They had the dance floor packed from our pre-dinner dance session (Thank for the suggestion Dan!) all the way to "Last Dance" when everybody took their final spin around the dance floor. We had so many people come up to during the wedding and say how good the 10 piece band was. The entire band and vocalists were engaged, super fun, and sounded like a billion bucks. The energy they create takes a great wedding to an exceptional memorable elevated event. If you are looking for a band for your event- look no further.
The Hook Club was my absolute favorite part of our wedding reception. We told Dan we were looking for an amazing dance party, and we got better than I could have imagined. They are so talented and fun, we've gotten tons of compliments from our guests about how fun the music was to dance to and that they can't believe a wedding band could be that good. We booked the 6-piece DJ band and the set up was beautiful, and each musician was so impressive. They can perform a wide range of genres and the cadence of the songs they played worked perfectly to keep the party going throughout the night . They TRULY know what they're doing to help you have an amazing wedding. The planning process was smooth and clear, we got to choose the songs from an extensive but manageable list, and Dan was so responsive and helpful, offering his expertise to help us make certain decisions. I am so thankful that we found and booked The Hook Club, and I'd recommend them a thousand times over!
We had an amazing experience with the hook club for our wedding! Planning went smoothly and they learned special songs that we wanted. They managed to get the entire wedding on the dancefloor and lots of people said it was the best wedding band they'd ever seen.
The Hook Club was incredible on our wedding day and we would highly recommend.
They came well reviewed from friends who had attended weddings where THC performed and we totally get why. They killed it!
Everything about working with The Hook Club was easy - they were responsive throughout the booking and planning process and never left any doubt we had made the right choice. From the initial set of band configurations they had sent over at varying price points to the setlist planning and actual wedding day Dan and Adam were professional, friendly and on top of everything. We wound up going with the DJ/Band option and it was perfect - nearly everyone (including elderly grandparents) were on their feet all night dancing to THC and all we heard about for days after the wedding was how great the music was. They went out of their way to work in a wide mix of genres and the band breaks allowed the DJ to play other fun numbers.
There is a lot to keep track of when planning a wedding and the band is one of the most important parts of the reception - do yourself a favor and book The Hook Club.
Where do I begin… THC was the star at our wedding! The two major things I was super excited about for our wedding day (besides marrying my husband lol) were the food and the music, and boy did the music live up to our expectations! Dan and Jesse were so pleasant to work with. They understood the direction/vibe we were looking to have on our special day, and they absolutely delivered! One moment where they blew us away, was when they started the Greek dancing songs for my husband’s family. Jesse learned how to sing three songs and he killed it! Our family members were stunned and confirmed he sang the songs with precision! We can’t thank you enough for putting the effort in to give us those special and unforgettable moments. My only complaint was that the night was too short, and we could’ve danced to them playing all night lol. If you have any doubts about hiring them, make a date night and go to their showcase one night. We took a chance and booked them before seeing them play live but once we did see them, we knew we made the right choice. Thank you, THC!
Absolutely fantastic. We had several pieces outside the traditional canon, including custom arrangements, and they nailed each one beautifully. Truly helped us ensure there wasn’t a dry eye at our wedding!
Dan, Jesse and their whole team at the Hook Club were absolutely incredible in every way! From the very first call, it was clear that these guys were not only very talented and passionate musicians, but they were also very organized and such a lovely and likeable group of people! They spent a lot of time up front going over songs and instruments with us to make sure they created a custom experience that fit the atmosphere we were trying to create. And they absolutely nailed it! They played the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Each portion of the evening had different instruments and they skillfully covered so many different genres. We had a few special request songs which was not in their repertoire but they learned and played beautifully, and it meant the world to us! By far, my favorite part of the night was when one wedding guest wrote and performed an original song which they accompanied LITERALLY ON THE FLY. It was the most hilarious and impressive thing ever and got a massive standing ovation - a moment was made possible by the Hook Club! They rounded out the night with the thing we all never knew we needed, a massive 90's and 2000's rock set which brought the house down! So many people said they were the best band they'd ever heard and we agree! They truly went above and beyond and gave us memories that will last a lifetime! I hope we have events in the future that we can hire them for. THANKS AGAIN HOOK CLUB!
My wife and I worked with The Hook Club for our wedding this month. Dan was our DJ and guitarist, and Andrew was our saxophonist. Dan was very responsive and easy to work with throughout the whole process - everything from selecting songs to coordinating the timing of everything that happens during a wedding. We couldn't have been happier with the outcome. Our guests loved having live music! We would highly recommend The Hook Club for any music/DJ needs.
Jesse and the team went above and beyond for our wedding! They were wonderful to work with from start to finish & took a ton of pressure off of the planning process. The level of detail and care that went into making sure we were happy was awesome. Our friends & family have been raving about the music and their talent.
Hope to be able to work with them in the future & 100% recommend their services for any event!
The Hook Club is exactly the band we were looking for and after getting feedback from all our wedding guests, it seems exactly the band everyone else wants to use now too! They bring the energy and fun and go above and beyond to make your day feel unique and customized. Dan was so easy to work with, communicative, organized and responsive to our special requests and totally delivered. We're still smiling from ear to ear thinking about how much fun we had dancing all night. From the beautiful duo we had at our ceremony, jazzy trio at cocktail hour, to the full band and lighting crew we had for our reception, THC absolutely crushed it!!
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