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The Hook Club

5 out of 5 stars and 105 reviews
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Make It The Best Dance Party Of Your Life!

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, Harp, Keyboard, Mandolin, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Violin, Vocals
Music Genres
Bluegrass, Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, EDM, Folk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Pop, R&B, Rock
Music Services
Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner

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The Hook Club Reviews

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Reviewed On 12/09/2022 by Josh S
When you're on the dance floor and your guests keep pointing at the band and screaming 'Best Ever!!', you know you made the right choice. We spent countless hours researching different wedding bands and absolutely couldn't be happier with our ...
choice. From the first video we saw, The Hook Club's energy jumped off the screen. Their improvisation, composition, and skillful performance was immediately evident. After reaching out, we were thoroughly impressed with Dan & Jesse's professionalism and flexibility. The Hook Club were solution finders - bending over backwards to ensure we could hold our absolute dream wedding. This included a willingness to learn a plethora of new material, provide audio equipment for the ceremony, and visit our venue ahead of time. The band even coordinated to have our recessional song be concurrently played by the cocktail hour trio! A difficult request that The Hook Club made look simple & seamless! We hired the band for our: ceremony (solo piano), cocktail hour (funky trio), reception (11-piece band), and after party (DJ). Immediately, upon arrival, our guests started commenting on the music and it didn't stop there! Throughout the happy hour, our guests were grooving along to The Hook Club and constantly telling us how good the trio was. But that was all just an appetizer for the main event... When I say the dance floor was packed, I mean it was PACKED. We asked The Hook Club to deliver the party of a lifetime and boy did they deliver! The seats were empty as our guests danced the night away. Our wedding was full of unforgettable moments, all fueled by The Hook Club. Those moments include: a surprise request for my wife, the guitarist shredding a solo as the crowd went crazy, a rap freestyle in the pit, the crowd drowning out the band as they screamed their lungs out to close the night, and so much more... We may have lost our voices, but the memories we made that night will last forever. Months later, our guests continue to ask us for referrals to the band. The Hook Club was completely unforgettable. The Hook Club was the absolute best decision we made for our wedding day. The Hook Club was simply the 'Best Ever'!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Nicole and Josh, thanks so much for your incredible review and we are overjoyed that everyone enjoyed the evening with The Hook Club. Your musical choices for our services and song lists worked so well for Basilica Hudson, and the energy fr...
om you and your guests made for an epic show! We're so glad you picked The Hook Club after all your NY wedding band research, and we really hope to see you again soon, stay in touch! - Dan
Reviewed On 5/19/2023 by Katherina C
We could not have asked for a better band for our wedding day. The hook club was professional, talented and so much fun. They kept everybody dancing and engaged all night long.
Reviewed On 5/16/2023 by Rosalee C
My husband and I had the opportunity to have The Hook Club perform during our 2023 wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Dan, Adam, and the entire team at The Hook Club were very diligent during the preparation for our wedding. THC proactively go...
t to know us as a couple to understand our vision and vibe for our wedding. Dan and Adam even accompanied our wedding planner and caterer during the venue walkthrough (even with horrible weather!) to ensure they were technically and logistically aligned for our wedding. During the wedding, THC was amazing. Our guests were dancing along to the band during cocktail hour which set the tone for the remainder of the night. Because of THC, our guests had a genuinely great experience at our wedding. Our only regret was that we were not around during the entire cocktail hour to enjoy all the songs!
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Reviewed On 4/29/2023 by Matt G
Everyone loved the band! Our guests reached out to us during the wedding and after to let us know how much they enjoyed the dancing and music. Hook Club provided all our sound for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Speeches, MC'ing, et...
c. Great choice to add a sax to the cocktail hour and the DJ + 3-piece + Singer (Ines) was awesome. Very professional to work with -- 0 mistakes through the process and proactively reached out to make sure we were hitting our milestones. Would recommend for any event.
Reviewed On 4/18/2023 by Alli K
The Hook Club is the absolute best decision you can make when hiring music for your wedding or event! My husband and I are musicians ourselves and the bar was set high for the music at our wedding, we knew we had to impress! We didn't want the ...
typical wedding band, we knew The Hook Club would stand out above the rest and we couldn't have been more right! We hired "THC" back in 2019 when we were engaged and sadly the pandemic had changed our plans. Even in February, 2021, our wedding was still restricted. We did get married but had to cancel our party. We postponed to 2022 but then found out we were pregnant with our son. We weren't sure after having our baby if a party was still in the cards for us but truly, the one thing we were holding onto was being able to dance with all our family and friends with The Hook Club! We decided to finally go through with our postponed reception TWO years later in February, 2023 and we couldn't be happier that we did. The Hook Club stood by us through all our date changes and all our "what ifs" and "not sure" conversations. They were incredibly accommodating and were by our side the whole way. We planned a surprise performance too and "THC" made it look like we've been rehearsing for weeks with them, everyone loved it and is still talking about it, months later! Not only is The Hook Club a group of some of the best musicians you will ever experience but they are also some of the kindest, most wonderful humans you you will meet and have the pleasure to work with! If you want an absolutely incredible, show stopping, energy bringing wedding band, look no further than THE HOOK CLUB! They are the best of the best!
Reviewed On 4/17/2023 by Nicholas M
I hired The Hook Club to perform at an annual fundraising gala (not a wedding, but similar in terms of the event flow). They were wonderful on all accounts. From the initial conversation, to booking, to selecting the music for the event, to the...
performance - everything was perfect! I highly recommend The Hook Club.
Reviewed On 2/22/2023 by Lauren L
We booked the Hook Club for all of the music moments for our big day in February 2023. Very easy process - They sent a google sheet with questions and for us to comment on music options, so they could get a good sense for our unique preference...
s. We loved the process & organization, as it made it really easy to collaborate. There was also an opportunity to add requests for songs outside of those they listed - they ended up performing the majority of our special requests! Extremely talented musicians - they performed unique versions of the songs across a very wide range of genres (from classical to 60s to soul to Latin to EDM…). We started with a solo cellist for the ceremony, the funky trio for the cocktail hour, followed by the DJ Band for the reception. All were fantastic, and each helped set the tone for the different parts of our event. Guests had a blast! They danced all night and kept asking us where we found the band as they said they were the best one they’ve ever heard at a wedding! The musicians interacted with the guests on the dance floor and we could tell they adapted their set based on the likes and energy of the room. Highly recommend if you are looking for talented musicians, an easy process, and a unique vibe!
Response from the Vendor on 02/28/2023
Hi Lauren and Jozef! Thanks so much for your glowing review!! We had an amazing time celebrating at the Wythe Hotel with you and your guests. Your song requests for our Solo Cello, Funky Trio, and DJ Band beautifully showcased your personalitie...
s as a couple and we were so happy to help you bring your vision to life on your special day! Thanks again for choosing The Hook Club! Be well, and stay in touch! - THC
Reviewed On 1/27/2023 by Karam S
The Hook Club was a perfect fit for our wedding! We were looking for a wedding band that would provide energy and excitement, and The Hook Club did just that. They played songs that got everyone up, dancing and singing along. They were also ve...
ry flexible with the ceremony music—they let us request certain songs and even played a couple of songs they weren't planning on playing at all. We loved how they were able to adjust their set list based on the crowd's reactions. The Hook Club kept everyone happy throughout the night. We received multiple comments about how great they were—people said they felt like they could really connect with each other because of how much fun everyone was having listening to them play. I'm so glad we decided to have them perform at our wedding at TWA!
Response from the Vendor on 01/27/2023
Hi Karam and Eliza, Thanks so much for your generous review!! We had a blast celebrating your wedding with you and your guests. Your song requests for the ceremony were excellent choices for our piano trio in the lobby of the TWA Hotel and we ...
are so glad you had a great time with our DJ Band at the reception! It truly was a night to remember and we are so grateful you chose The Hook Club! Be well and stay in touch! - THC
Reviewed On 1/19/2023 by Kristyn B
The Hook Club was amazing! Incredibly talented, organized, flexible, and professional. Dan led us through an extremely collaborative process of customizing our plan, helping us prioritize what was important to us, and finding logistical solutio...
ns. The Hook Club played acoustic guitar + vocals for the ceremony, then a DJ + sax + vocalist with dance lighting for the reception. Our guests were blown away by their talent and the atmosphere they created. Thank you, THC!
Response from the Vendor on 01/24/2023
Hey Kristyn and Andrew, thanks so much for your generous review!! It was such a pleasure working with you through the planning process up to your wedding day. We were really looking forward to celebrating with you at The Milling Room and we are...
so grateful that you chose The Hook Club to play for you and your guests. We wish you the very best and hope to see you again soon! - Dan
Reviewed On 12/26/2022 by Ryan C
My wife and I found The Hook Club (THC) while browsing through our wedding venue's IG page. Immediately, we were impressed by the band's energy and how great the singers were with interacting with the crowd. Prior to booking them, we had an ini...
tial call with Dan to discuss the different packages they offer. We also attended their showcase show where they did a great job of giving the audience a preview of how the band would sound like with different ensembles. In the end, we opted for a 6 piece DJ-band. A couple of months before our wedding day, we had a few check-in calls with Dan and Adam to discuss music preference and program flow. They were both very professional and easy to work with. They were also able to accommodate some special music request that were not on their standard set list. On our wedding night, everything went off without a hitch. The music and the vibe was AMAZING! Throughout the night both vocalists, Mikey and Ines kept the guests engaged. The dance floor was never empty. My wife and I got lots of compliments on how great the band was. If you’re looking for a good time on your special day, make sure you book THC. 10/10 highly recommended!
Response from the Vendor on 01/09/2023
Hey Cindy and Ryan, we're so glad you picked us to be your wedding band at Box House! Everyone in the DJ Band that night had a blast and it was such a wonderful wedding - all the way down to the lion dance! Thanks again for having us and best o...
f luck in the future, stay in touch! <3 -Dan
Reviewed On 12/24/2022 by Carlyn T
Do not miss out, book The Hook Club today! Everyone at THC is phenomenal. They are not only incredibly talented, but they make the planning process seamless, and they're available each step of the way to help. We cannot imagine our wedding ...
without them, and we can't thank them enough for making our ceremony so beyond special.
Response from the Vendor on 01/09/2023
Hey Carlyn and Jacob, thanks so much for writing us a review! We really enjoyed performing with our Piano Trio for your small wedding ceremony, it was a very special moment. We appreciate you choosing The Hook Club and we hope to see you again ...
soon, thanks Carlyn and Jacob! -Dan
Reviewed On 12/16/2022 by Cameron W
When my wife and I booked our wedding, the first vendor we were absolutely certain about was The Hook Club. We had seen them perform many times at Groove in NYC, so the choice had never been easier. This review has taken me by far the longest t...
o write, because it is a tall order to do justice to their talents, energy, and professionalism. The bible-length saga of 5 star reviews below mine should tell you one thing: Book this band and never look back. Your only regret will be that your attendees will never stop talking your ear off about how mind-blowing the music was at your wedding. This band absolutely shreds. Each musician and singer on stage is at the absolute top of their game. Being a pro musician myself, I made a wager with just about everyone in attendance: If this wasn’t the best wedding band you’d ever heard, you have my express permission and encouragement to let me know. No one needed to. It might be the case that more people came up to tell me how f-ing good the band was than said “congrats on your wedding.” Can’t say I blame them. It is worth mentioning that many of those in attendance were also highly critical pro musicians themselves, and their reaction can be distilled down to “I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see a wedding band that knows what they are doing, let alone THIS.” The process of booking THC was easy as can be, and we were met with the utmost speed and transparency from Dan and Jesse. They explained the various options for band size, the difference between their classic band, full band, DJ band, strings, and more. The music planning worksheet was so easy a monkey could fill it out, and it included countless hit tunes from various eras and genres as well as a handful of blank spaces for specific requests. The band was also extraordinarily helpful with various auxiliary tasks–providing microphones for the ceremony and executing pre-recorded playlists at the proper times. THC were not just a wedding band to us but an integral part of our wedding planning process. If you’ve planned a wedding before, you’ll know what I mean by that. It’s simply impossible to imagine our special day without them, and we are eternally grateful.
Response from the Vendor on 01/09/2023
Hey Cameron and Rachel, thank you so much for this stunning review!! We had such a blast planning and performing for your wedding, we wish we could do it all again! Thanks for sharing your wedding day with The Hook Club and for your appreciatio...
n for our services, I'm so glad it was such a great fit! I'm sure we'll see you two again soon, stay in touch and thanks again Cameron and Rachel! -Dan
Reviewed On 12/09/2022 by Anthony Z
We booked The Hook Club from a recommendation from a friend and they absolutely crushed it. Our friends and family loved them and had only good things to say after the wedding. They're super organized, listen to your feedback, open to learning...
new songs and overall just great musicians, singers and performers. We met with Dan and Jesse and they were great and listening to our vision and vibe of what we wanted for our wedding. Super chill, nice, and easy to work with. Also great to support a local Brooklyn wedding band. 10/10 would highly recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Mary Kate & Anthony, We were really looking forward to your wedding at Box House and it did not disappoint! The Piano Trio for the ceremony/cocktail hour seemed to really vibe with the space and the 10-piece full band had a great time rock...
ing with you and your guests. We wish you all the best in the future, hopefully see you soon! - Dan
Reviewed On 11/17/2022 by Vincent P
We will be a fan of this band for the rest of our lives. Working with The Hook Club was incredible. From our initial call, we knew this was our wedding band. We were very specific on wanting to book the band we saw in their YouTube and social m...
edia posts. The band is extremely talented and had an incredible list of songs to choose from. The Hook Club also allowed us to request a hand full of song that were not on their regular set list and they delivered. No on left the dance floor the entire evening. We can not recommend this band enough to everyone. Besides my wife, booking The Hook Club was the best decision we (I) made for our special day.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Heather & Vincent, Your wedding was so special for us, we couldn't wait to head up to Senate Garage! I will never forget the moment we were playing cocktail hour with the funky trio and all of a sudden a storm trooper and an ewok came danc...
ing into the space! Apparently you had hired Star Wars performers, and it wasn't long until we were playing the cantina band song with them. Also we loved all the pop punk requests for the reception! Thanks again for having us!! -Dan
Reviewed On 11/15/2022 by Arjun S
The Hook Club were just the best! My wife and I thought a quartet would be a fun addition to our intimate ceremony, and I am SO glad that we ended up finding The Hook Club. We were a little worried an all string quartet would be a little too f...
ormal for what we were looking for, but The Hook Club had options for a bunch of different instrument quartets to our preference. Dan and Adam were great at helping us plan the songs we want and even taking a couple requests. They're AMAZING musicians as well, and we were so happy to have them play for us and our guests. I definitely recommend everyone to give them a shout, couldn't have had a better team of musicians at our ceremony!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Jen & Arjun, Thanks so much for your review and for your idea to bring a bespoke quartet to Rule Of Thirds for your wedding! Violin/Sax + Guitar + Keyboard + Bass, so cool! We loved performing for everyone as they enjoyed their meal. As us...
ual, the Rule Of Thirds vendor meal was A+ too :) Thanks again for having us!! -Dan
Reviewed On 11/07/2022 by mimi r
We are so happy with our experience with the Hook Club DJ band and happily recommend to others. The team is organized, communicative and we knew we could rely on them on our wedding day. In this industry, its easy to feel taken advantage of ...
by vendors once you've signed the contract, but the Hook Club was a joy to work with every step of the way. Above all, the band is incredibly talented and brought great music and positive, fun energy to our wedding. We received so many compliments from our guests and the band did a wonderful job bringing the dance floor to life! We appreciated that that the band tailored their performance to our personal and cultural music tastes, playing a mix of Western and South Asian music per our request. They also did our uplighting and beautifully lit our rooms and our ballroom looked fantastic! We hope you get to experience the Hook Club at your wedding too!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Mimi and Chamil, Thanks so much for having The Hook Club DJ Band hybrid group out at your wedding on Long Island! It was a pleasure for us to mix in your requests and make the lighting special, the whole wedding was just so much fun!! You ...
guys are the best, stay in touch and hopefully see you soon! - Dan
Reviewed On 11/04/2022 by Christine G
These guys are amazing! Honestly everyone was talking about how incredible they were! I hired the Hook Club for my ceremony and cocktail hour. I am a professional songwriter so I was very critical in picking only excellent musicians and they we...
nt above and beyond! They stuck with my bridgerton-style pop music only string arrangements and they nailed it! They even threw in a few of my songs! Everyone was so impressed! They are also the nicest people to work with, very professional and patient with a crazy bride like me! Absolutely hire them 1 million percent!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Christine & Giovanni, It was such a pleasure performing with the guitar string trio for your ceremony and cocktail hour out at Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey. I think that was the first time we've ever performed one of our client's song...
s at a cocktail hour and it was so much fun seeing your name on the setlist. It was a gorgeous day and an excellent way to spend an afternoon for us. Thanks again for choosing THC and keep on rocking you rockstars! - Dan
Reviewed On 11/02/2022 by Mike F
Booking The Hook Club was the best decision we made for our wedding and easily one of the highlights of the night. My wife and I were fixated on finding the right band for our big day and THC exceeded all our expectations. They were exceptional...
during the ceremony/cocktail hour and absolutely killed it during the reception. I am glad we booked them for an extra hour! All the five-star reviews are accurate - the band is highly energetic, immensely talented, and incredibly friendly. If you haven’t booked them yet – do it now! All our guests kept raving about THC – the night of the wedding, the morning after at brunch, and they were still talking about THC after returning from the honeymoon. Dan Vernam and Jesse Feathersone were amazing to work with – super organized, open to ideas, and most importantly, brought a positive energy to every conversation we had. Our meetings and conversations were easily the best part of the planning process – they are true professionals. THC has an extensive list of music genres/songs to choose from and did an amazing job learning a few special requests. We cannot recommend The Hook Club enough – this is a special group of individuals who are guaranteed to make your wedding day one you and your guests will never forget!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Jackie & Mike, Our trip up to Cape Cod for your wedding was such a blast, I'm so glad we got to be your wedding band!! The idyllic breezy weather was so nice by the shore and it was quite a party in the tent, adding the extra hour really l...
et us stretch out with the setlist and performance. We look forward to seeing you again sometime, best of luck with everything!! - Dan
Reviewed On 11/02/2022 by Alex O
My wife and I were so impressed by The Hook Club and so thankful we hired them for our wedding. Dan and team went above and beyond to be prepared and punctual, and most importantly played their hearts out and made our reception so special. Befo...
re the wedding, Dan was very clear about the options and packages they have available, which are all reasonably priced. They have a DJ option, but we opted for the band with two singers instead. Dan took the extra effort to take the 1 hour drive out to our venue to attend a planning meeting with the venue, just so he could make sure everything went extra smoothly on the day of. And it went so smoothly. I'll also mention that Jesse and Dan met with us three times before the wedding to go over music selection and schedule. They stuck to our musical preferences perfectly. And now the most important part: the ceremony and reception. They were AWESOME. Truly made our party what it was. Crazy renditions of Don't Stop Me Now by Queen and so much more. They got everyone dancing and having a good time. I should mention they even learned a special song for our reception. In short, if you want to have a great party at your reception, if you want to dance to some incredible music, if you want your guests to flood you with compliments about the band at your wedding - choose The Hook Club.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Lilia & Alex, Your wedding at Crystal Plaza was a great way to start off our busy wedding season this year. The song choices were excellent and the venue was stunning, I'm so glad you went with their installed lighting package! We had a b...
last running around the room with you and your guests, and I'm sure we'll see you again soon. Thanks again for choosing THC!! - Dan
Reviewed On 10/21/2022 by Hannah R
THC was PHENOMAL. We loved every minute of working with them. The music at our wedding is still being talked about. Seriously cannot recommend enough!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Hannah & Turner, We were so happy to be at The Foundry for your wedding and I'm so glad you picked such an awesome list of services. It was an excellent night of music and dancing all the way through, and you and your guests are a wonderfu...
l group. Thanks for having us and best of luck with married life!! - Dan
Reviewed On 10/14/2022 by Cammy V
10/10! I first booked The Hook Club for my wedding as I was impressed with Dan. He is mega organized and responded attentively and never critical to my crazy requests at times LOL. He made us feel like we were the only client with the amount of...
detail and follow ups he provided. I opted for classical musicians for ceremony and Hybrid Band for reception and was given the best team ever. I tear up watching videos of Adam and Jesse playing Forever Young while my bridesmaids walked down the aisle at the ceremony every single time! And L'Marco, our charismatic singer/MC even went around to greet my guests throughout the night and made sure they were comfortable and enjoying themselves. This is really unmatched service and so rare. Thank you so much, guys. Can't wait to follow your journey on Insta while you become the best band in NYC! Cam & Will xo
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Cammy and William, We could not have been happier to oblige your requests and we're so happy to have been a part of your wedding at 620 Loft!! You never hesitated to ask if something was possible, and I appreciate you for that because that...
is how The Hook Club has grown into the unique it is today! We did your ceremony musicians, reception band, lighting, videography, even your officiant! We're so glad you trusted us with such an important night and we wish you all the best in the future. Thanks Cammy and William!! - Dan
Reviewed On 10/13/2022 by Joseph V
The hook club DJ band was the perfect band for our wedding. They brought an electric energy from the jump that kept our dance floor completely full and made the energy electric. Our guest universally loved them and I can’t recommend them highly...
enough.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Joe and Anna, Your wedding was probably the most LIT DJ Band wedding of the year out at Scranton Country Club. What a night!! I'd say you and your friends were going the hardest, but it seemed like it was people of all ages out on the dan...
ce floor all night, all the way until Piano Man to end it! I'm so glad you got us out to PA from NYC and we hope we get to see you again soon!! - Dan
Reviewed On 10/13/2022 by Michael O
If you want a fun, energetic, and talented band at your wedding, you must have The Hook Club. The dance floor was packed the entire night and played all of our favorite songs. They added so many personal touches to the night and made the evenin...
g special. As a couple who loves music and dancing, we literally couldn’t have asked for a better band to play at our wedding. Our guests have not stopped raving about how incredible they are. We cannot recommend them enough. HIRE THEM! You won’t be disappointed, I promise you that.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Marin & Michael, congratulations on throwing an AWESOME wedding and for being hands down some of our coolest clients of the season. Everything about your wedding was on point and we're so happy for your marriage! Stay in touch and come out ...
to a THC show sometime!! - Dan
Reviewed On 10/12/2022 by Lindsay J
The Hook Club was a top highlight from our wedding - they are an incredible band! THC had our guests dancing before we even walked into the reception, and we are still receiving compliments on how wonderful they were from friends and family. T...
hey also made our ceremony and cocktail hour magical and memorable. From the beginning, communicating with Dan and Jesse was great. They were super responsive, clear, and thorough in answering our questions (and we asked a lot!). We were thankful to have a band that was not just phenomenal at the music piece, but also fantastic at planning and communication. We'd recommend The Hook Club in a heartbeat!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2022
Hey Lindsay and Dan, Thanks so much for your review and congratulations on your beautiful wedding up at Onteora Mountain House in the Catskills! We've already heard from a few people from your wedding about having us as their wedding band, so ...
that's how we know it was a great night!! The trip was well worth it and we're so glad you chose THC! We wish you all the best and we hope to see you soon! - Dan
Reviewed On 8/19/2022 by Stephen K
The Hook Club are the perfect wedding band. They have an amazing repertoire of music to choose from and they were so good at learning the songs we requested. All of our guests raved about the music, and the band really created an atmosphere of ...
joy. Dan and Jesse were so helpful and supportive throughout the process of deciding which version of their possible ensembles we would have for the ceremony, cocktail hour, And the reception. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with the music at our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2022
Hey Malissa and Steve, thanks so much for your review. Your wedding was a total blast and we're so glad you had us come up to the Catskills for the event! It was an awesome night of music and you have a wonderful group of family and friends, it...
was an honor to perform for you all. Best of luck in the future and stay in touch! - Dan
Reviewed On 7/23/2022 by Jen C
The Best Bespoke Quartet!! The Hook Club was one of the best decisions we made for our little wedding! Dan and Adam were super responsive and attentive to our questions and requests. The planning process was a breeze, they had an organized ques...
tionnaire to collect all the songs we like. The song list provided was already extensive, and they were willing and happy to practice additional songs catered to our requests. Our bespoke quartet compose of a cello, violin, keyboard, guitar, and even a saxophone! All four members of our quartet were amazingly talented and a pleasure to have at our event, all our guests loved them! The music really set the mood for our celebration, and they even helped made announcements to according to our planned schedule. We couldn’t recommend The Hook Club enough, especially Dan and Adam who helped us throughout the whole process! Our day was made extra special because of them and that’s something we will treasure for a long time! Thank you team!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2022
Hey Jen and Arjun, thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review! I'm so glad the quartet was such a great fit for the space and for your event, we agree that the music seemed to match perfectly for the occasion. The food at Rule of T...
hirds is amazing so when it all came together it turned out to be one of the best dinner/brunch weddings in THC history! We had a great time, thanks again for having us. Stay in touch! - Dan
Reviewed On 7/21/2022 by Jill B
From the very first call my (now) husband and I had with The Hook Club, we were sold. Dan was a great representative for the band. He was informative, he was open to collaborating on ideas, and he had a positive energy about him from start to f...
inish. We decided very quickly to hire them for our June 2022 wedding at Brooklyn Winery. Our guests are still-- a month later-- raving about how good The Hook Club was and how much fun they had at our wedding. Their performance was perfect, and they over-delivered on every single song. They worked closely with us on any special requests and came up with great ideas when we needed help. We used a 7-member version of the band and everyone was incredible and brought such a great vibe to the night. Bree and L'Marco were stars! I can't wait to get another chance to hear them live!
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2022
Hey Jill and Aubrey, thanks for writing a review!! Your wedding at Brooklyn Winery was an absolute blast and we loved performing all the requests and little moments we worked out. It was great hearing your family member play for the ceremony an...
d I thinkk the 7-piece band was a great fit for the reception space. We hope to see you again soon, best of luck with everything in the future! - Dan
Reviewed On 7/19/2022 by Jackie S
If you have the opportunity to book these guys, do it now!! They were a highlight of the wedding. I can't say enough about Dan's professionalism and how thoughtful he is when he comes to his clients. Dan and Adam were so personable, accommodat...
ing, and friendly, during the planning process as well as the day of the wedding. They helped us plan out which songs we wanted and made sure we were happy with the set list. We had a lot of things go wrong at our wedding-- including a traffic jam that caused major delays prior to the ceremony. Dan and Adam took it in stride and played music off the cuff while waiting for guests to arrive-- way longer than expected! So not only are they terrific musicians, they took all the chaos of the wedding day in stride. They also worked with us and our budget, knowing we really wanted live music for our horah but could not afford the full band to do so. They came up with the creative solution to play with two musicians accompanying recorded music and it was another highlight of the wedding. It's so important to get the music right on your wedding day, and I'm so grateful I got it right with this vendor. I really can't say enough about the Hook Club -- book them for your wedding -- it's a no-brainer!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2022
Hey Jackie and Scott, thanks so much for having us for your wedding up in the Catskills! We really enjoyed playing the ceremony, it was such a beautiful day and we were to happy to fill in time with some extra prelude music, we always have extr...
a rep ready to go! And the horah really wound up being a success, we're happy we could bring a live music feel to the reception with just two people. Thanks again for choosing The Hook Club, we hope to see you soon! - Dan
Reviewed On 7/15/2022 by Abigail P
10/10 - Highly Recommend - even a MUST HAVE at your wedding! If you want to have the most fun wedding, with the BEST music of all time - hire The Hook Club for your wedding. I have two experiences with The Hook Club - the first was when I was ...
a guest at a wedding in the Hamptons, my best friend got married and they played the best music, the wedding was high energy, happy and all the guests were on the dance floor the entire night! After seeing them live, I reached out to hire them for my wedding in Manhattan (at the NYAC right on Central Park South). I was so impressed by how pleasant and organized Jesse Feathersone and Dan Vernam were to work with. They are true professionals, they know what they are doing and they even supported me on how the wedding reception should flow. They made the preparation process so easy for me, through it I never had to worry about the band logistics because Jesse and Dan gave me the utmost confidence. They have a massive library of songs to choose from and they even learned special songs for the dances (first, mother/son and father/daughter) and special songs to play for us throughout the night - that kind of custom experience is so unusual with wedding bands - I couldn't believe how easy and positive the Hook Club handled these special requests. Every single guest at my wedding could not stop talking about how amazing the band was during and after the fact. My guests were on the dance floor singing and dancing and interacting with them all night. I can't emphasize enough how talented this group is - not just as talented musicians but as talented business people. If you are looking for a stress free experience and a truly talented one of a kind wedding band - HIRE THE HOOK CLUB!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2022
Hey Abigail and Lucas, thank you so much for all of your kind words and for choosing The Hook Club for your wedding! We know it's a big decision and we're so happy that our style and approach were a great match for you and your guests. We had a...
great time playing your requests and putting together the music for the night, and it was wonderful to see it all come together on the dance floor. Congratulations on an awesome wedding and stay in touch, hopefully we'll see you again soon! - Dan
Reviewed On 6/22/2022 by Chloe S
The Hook Club did an amazing job with our wedding. They were very easy and flexible to work with and made our wedding experience smooth sailing. Their musicians are very talented and cater to your needs. Everyone at our wedding wouldn't stop c...
omplementing how great they were. Would highly recommend to anyone in the NYC metroplexes!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
Hey Chloe and Trent, thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review! We were so happy you picked us for your wedding out in the Hamptons, it was our pleasure! It was a wonderful night of music, your crew knows how to party! We wish you...
all the best, stay in touch! -THC
Reviewed On 6/15/2022 by Kevin C
We loved The Hook Club! During the ceremony and cocktail hour we have a piano trio (strings + piano), 6-piece reception band during dinner, and a DJ Band to close out the night. It wasn't easy to find a band that could accommodate all the music...
al formats we were looking for, and The Hook Club took care of it all perfectly. We received so many compliments on the various musical configurations throughout the evening and afterward. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
Hey Kate and Kevin, we're so happy everything went so well at the Wythe Hotel! You picked out some great ensembles for the event and it wound up being perfect for how everything worked out with the timeline. We appreciate all the effort you put...
into working with us on the music and I'm so glad it resulted in an awesome night! Congratulations and hopefully see you soon! -THC
Reviewed On 6/13/2022 by Chris D
The Hook Club outperformed all expectations on our wedding day. The vocals, instrumentals and entire mix was outstanding. I would definitely hire them again for another event. They brought so much energy to the reception and kept the dancing go...
ing until it was time to go home. If you are like me and read too many reviews before getting decision fatigue just stop your search and reach out to Dan!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
Hey June and Chris, we had an awesome time with the DJ Band at Midtown Loft! It took 2 years to come together but it was worth it to see everyone together on the dance floor. We wish you all the best, thanks for choosing The Hook Club! -THC
Reviewed On 6/12/2022 by Natasha C
The Hook Club is the best wedding band there is. If you have a chance to book them, don't hesitate and consider yourself lucky because I can assure you that not only will you have an incredible time, but also Dan, the band manager, will make th...
e preparation feel so seamless. Dan and The Hook Club stuck with us for nearly three years when COVID delayed our original wedding plans. They remained actively in touch with us to reassure us and keep us organized even as we dealt with new challenges or life events. After we first got in touch with them, they invited us to a band showcase so we could see them on display and I will tell you, we were just blown away from the start. Choosing The Hook Club was a no brainer. Each of the lead singers has a vibrant, beautiful. The band members collectively have a great vibe and they clearly love working together. They hype each other up and it goes a long way in the experience of their performance. With regards to logistics, they have a very simple music planning worksheet that makes it very clear and easy to communicate exactly what kind of music you'd like to hear at your wedding. Dan also worked together with our ceremony musicians to work out details about sound equipment and we never had to worry about a thing. After a few simple questions about the different phases of the reception, they MCed everything flawlessly and really fed off the vibe of the room. Everything came together perfectly at our wedding reception and we had guests from all ages and styles telling us how much they love The Hook Club. We felt like we were at an amazing, private concert at our wedding reception. They even vibed and riffed with our guests when they sang impromptu and meaningful among themselves. The Hook Club is a talented, thoughtful group of music professionals and we can’t recommend them highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
Hey Natasha and Suz, thanks so much for your heartfelt review, we really appreciate it! Your wedding was awesome and it was totally worth the wait! Everything from the venue to the food was amazing and we're so glad everyone enjoyed the music. ...
We're thrilled that you were happy with everything and we hope you stay in touch so we can party again sometime! We wish you and your family all the best, thanks for choosing The Hook Club! -THC
Reviewed On 6/11/2022 by Sia S
We were lucky enough to have The Hook Club as our dj and band at our wedding. Dan and the team were so easy to work with and took the time to get to know us and throw an amazing show on our big day. We’re 2 brides and it was important for us ...
to find a diverse and queer band. There were no other bands that even came close. They’re such talented musicians and downright awesome people. We’ve even become friends with several members of the band after we started working with them. We had envisioned classical strings during our ceremony, a jazzy upbeat vibe during cocktail hour, and a bumping dance party during the reception. The Hook Club was able make that all come true with their amazing cast of skilled musicians. They even helped logistically during the reception in terms of advising us to break up toasts so that there aren’t too many all at once. So many people came up to us to tell us how rad the band was. If you’re on their page, look no further. This is your band.
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
Hey Sia and Chanah, thanks so much for your review, it was a pleasure working with and getting to know you two! From the start, you immediately grasped our vibe and the possibilities of our various ensembles and put together an awesome package ...
for your wedding. You two took the time to come out to a bunch of our events and we really appreciate it! I'm sure we'll see you again soon, we can't wait! Thanks for everything! -THC
Reviewed On 5/25/2022 by Ali G
It's hard to put into words how incredible the The Hook Club is - they totally surpassed our expectations! They brought incredible talent and energy to our day. The dance floor was packed from the moment our guests entered the reception and th...
e dancing did not stop all night long! We received so many compliments from our guests on how amazing the band was. In addition, Dan was amazing to work with. He is extremely professional and was flexible during a very stressful time (postponing our wedding twice). Although their repertoire is extensive across all genres, The Hook Club was happy to add some off-list song requests which made the event even more special. Would strongly recommend them to anyone!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/02/2022
Hey Ali and Matty, thanks so much for your heartfelt review! I'm so glad everything came together so well after 2 years of rescheduling, we had an excellent time partying with you and your guests! Meadow Ridge is such a great venue and I though...
t it was a really special night. Congratulations on an awesome wedding, and stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 5/03/2022 by Lilia S
I am not sure I can sing enough praises for The Hook Club (okay, I'll let them do the singing). Every single communication we had with Dan, Jesse, and the rest of the band was professional, funny, and enjoyable - and that's certainly not someth...
ing you can say about everyone. We booked THC back in March 2020 before the shutdown and they were so flexible and kind as we went through various reschedulings of our wedding. They are so well-prepared and thoughtful, really considerate of what you want and what you and your spouse imagine your wedding to be, and very clear on what they need from you. As it got closer to our date, Dan and Jesse were super communicative and when we ran into some issues with COVID causing our guest numbers to dwindle, they were our own little hype team, telling us that they'd be sure we had a good time even with fewer guests. I'm not sure I ever told them how much it meant to me to have their reassurances during that time. I have known from the moment I got engaged that I wanted a live band at my wedding and truly, we could not have found a better one. My parents were skeptical of a large live band, but when my husband and I went to that first THC showcase, we knew from that moment that they were the band for us. We promised our family and friends a good time, and we followed through. Our guests were astonished, literally jaws dropping all over the place as the band got going. My parents' faces were incredible to behold and my sometimes-curmudgeonly dad was grinning from ear-to-ear all night and kept telling me for days after how great THC was. I got so many comments about the musicianship, the energy, and how incredibly fun they were. Multiple people told me it felt like we were at a concert - which it totally did! They got everyone engaged in the dancing, playing music that guests of all ages could enjoy, and engaged with everyone down on the dance floor and really made it feel like a million people were there, which was important to me. I could really ramble on forever at how incredible they were, but I'll just sum it up to say that they were the life of the party and I am so thankful. I cannot recommend The Hook Club enough - I wish I could give ten stars. Every moment of working with them was a pleasure and I feel so lucky. Thank you a million times over!
Response from the Vendor on 05/10/2022
Lilia and Alex, thank you so much for this incredible and thoughtful review! We are so glad to have been your band for your wedding, it means a lot to us that it all came together so well after you heard us play 2+ years ago! Each of us had an ...
excellent time at the party, to see all that joy out on the dance floor and having your parents going wild with us really made it worth the wait. The venue looked amazing with all of the flowers and lights, everything was on point thanks to the great vendor team you put together. All in all, your wedding was a THC favorite and we can't wait to see you again out on the town or at another wedding. Stay in touch and have a great summer! -Dan and the THC crew :)
Reviewed On 4/01/2022 by Rebecca R
The Hook Club is an amazing band that we wholeheartedly recommend. They performed at my daughter's wedding at the Pleasantdale Chateau on 3/27/22 and everyone loved them. Dan is a pleasure to work with and made sure the wedding went exactly as ...
planned. The band's vocals are incredible - especially Brianna and LiMarco. The sound of the 10 piece band filled the ballroom of 250 people and the volume was appropriately loud without being deafening. So many of my guests asked for the band's contact information - they are that impressive. If I could give them 10 stars I would- they are the best!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/18/2022
Hey Rebecca, thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review. It's so great to hear that everyone enjoyed The Hook Club, we had a blast! Everyone was so nice and you guys were ready to dance! The ballroom was excellent and it was great ...
to play in such a beautiful space. Congratulations on a terrific event and we hope to see you again soon! -Dan
Reviewed On 1/19/2022 by Gina P
If we could give more than 5 stars, we certainly would! We hired The Hook Club to play as a trio (violin, cello, keyboard) for our intimate wedding (~40 people). Everything about the experience exceeded our expectations. We corresponded with Da...
n, who is extremely professional, along with being a talented musician. All aspects of working with Dan -- from planning to day-of entertainment -- was fantastic. We had comments from many of our guests, expressing how much they enjoyed the music throughout the course of the evening. We cannot recommend The Hook Club enough!
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2022
Hey Gina and Keith, we're so glad you chose The Hook Club for your amazing dinner reception in Manhattan! We had so much fun stretching out with the piano trio and getting to play for the whole night as a small ensemble, it really gave us a cha...
nce to vibe with your guests. We're so happy it went so well and you two were a pleasure to work with. We hope to see you again soon! -Dan
Reviewed On 1/18/2022 by Joe D
The Hook Club was a pleasure to work with and a highlight of our wedding. We had them play for our 140-person wedding in Brooklyn this past October. We had done several calls with different bands in the local area, and from the first few minute...
s on the phone with Dan, we knew The Hook Club was the band for us. His professionalism, friendliness, and passion for putting together the best party possible for my wife and I made it an easy decision. The band provided us with a large song library to choose from and Dan was proactive and very responsive in helping us put together a final set list. They were flexible with additional song requests and were a huge value add when it came to working with our venue to help figure out timelines and logistics for the evening. The Hook Club crushed the performance and brought a ton of energy to make sure everyone was up and dancing until the last song. Our wedding guests repeatedly still bring up how great the music and the bands performance was. I would highly recommend The Hook Club to anyone that is looking to work with talented, experienced, and professional group of musicians. Thanks again to the Hook Club and hope to party with you all again in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2022
Hey Joe, thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review, your wedding was truly a blast for everyone in the band! You and your guests were a joy to party with and there were a ton of great moments on the dance floor. Also your venue wa...
s amazing, the vibe was excellent and it was definitely one of our top vendor meals of the year :) We're so happy you chose THC, let's party again sometime! -Dan
Reviewed On 1/11/2022 by Sheyna E
The Hook Club team is THE BEST to work with. They are reliable, reasonable, fun, helpful, and most importantly, incredibly talented. We had a truly wonderful time working with Dan who runs the band (and also happens to be an incredibly talented...
musician). He was super flexible as we changed our wedding plans due to COVID, came to our wedding venue in advance of the wedding date to make sure they could make the best use of the space and maximize acoustic quality, and had great suggestions. Dan also took the time to speak to our wedding planner, coordinate with other venues, and went above and beyond to make sure the night was wonderful (he stayed to emcee as a surprise to us!) Furthermore, all of the venues we looked at knew The Hook Club and said "you're in great hands with regards to acoustics--they really know their stuff." I cannot recommend this band enough.
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2022
Hey Sheyna and Michael, thanks for your review and we're so glad the wedding came together in 2021 despite all the hurdles! I thought there was a great vibe throughout the night and it was a wonderful event to close out our season. Congratulati...
ons on an awesome wedding and let's put a party together soon and bring out the full band! -Dan
Reviewed On 12/09/2021 by Madison G
The Hook Club was easily the easiest vendor I dealt with the entire time I was wedding planning! They were perfect, and even took time to learn a couple of songs I requested that weren't on their existing list. I would hire them a thousand time...
s again!
Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2021
Hey Madison and Jesse, it was a pleasure playing guitar & violin for your ceremony in Central Park! I thought you picked an excellent spot for the wedding, it felt intimate and private even though it was an open day in the park. And we lucked o...
ut on the weather! Congratulations on an awesome ceremony and hopefully the rest of the night was fabulous as well! -Dan
Reviewed On 11/29/2021 by Jaclyn C
The Hook Club was 100% the star of our wedding. They were lively, insanely energetic, incredibly nice and unbelievably talented. We had a few pieces during the ceremony (so beautiful), 8 pieces during the reception, and they DJ-ed our after par...
ty. The dance floor was packed the entire night! It's been over a week since our wedding and we're STILL getting messages from friends and family about how amazing the band was. If your #1 goal of your wedding is to make sure the dance floor is never empty, The Hook Club is your answer. On top of making the night perfect, they're a TREAT to work with. Dan is very organized and makes the planning process so easy - something we really appreciated! I promise you, you will not be disappointed if you book this great group of people for your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2021
Hey Jaclyn and Ryan, thank you so much for your awesome review!! You guys brought a great crowd and everyone was ready to dance, that's what we like to see! We had a blast rocking with you at Red Maple Vineyard, it was a great party at an excel...
lent venue. Stay in touch and let's party again sometime! -Dan
Reviewed On 11/16/2021 by leslie d
Kind, professional, seamless: I recommend without any hesitation.
Response from the Vendor on 11/25/2021
Hey Leslie, thanks so much for leaving us a review! Our trio had an excellent time playing your dinner wedding celebration, thanks again for having us! -Dan
Reviewed On 11/14/2021 by Elena K
We were very pleased with The Hook club! We wanted classical live music for the ceremony, trendy playlist for cocktail hours and DJ for the reception. It was one stop shop for all! Dan was great and our guests had a blast!
Response from the Vendor on 11/25/2021
Thanks so much Elena for leaving us a review! We're glad that we could provide all the different services you were looking for from the ceremony strings to the DJ, and we're always excited when we get to bring our confetti machine! Thanks again...
for choosing The Hook Club, stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 11/04/2021 by Krista K
No hesitation…book this band! Great communication from the start, they will configure anything for you to match the experience you’re looking for, they bring the energy, and they are super talented! Their 7pc band played at my friend’s receptio...
n and they were amazing, so good that I called her 2 years later to ask who her band was so I could book them for mine. I had the DJ band at mine and the dance floor was packed. Great combo of the live experience while being able to play those songs you want to hear in original form. People haven’t been able to stop raving about it and thought it was so unique. Talking to Dan to set everything up was like talking to a friend. I reached out to him before I had an official date and venue booked just to make contact and he started helping me find a venue, sending me lists of places he thought I would like. No contract in place, he just wanted to help. Also, I had seen a violinist playing with modern tracks and wanted that for my reception and he went out and found someone he trusted who could do it for me. You will be so glad you booked The Hook Club!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Hey Krista and Jay, thanks so much for choosing The Hook Club for your wedding and congrats on an amazing event! The DJ Band wound up working really well for your venue and I thought the solo violin with tracks was an excellent way to entertain...
guests during the ceremony and cocktail hour. You guys had some great musical direction for us and it wound up being an awesome night of live music and DJing. Stay in touch and let's party again sometime! -Dan
Reviewed On 10/30/2021 by Emily C
The Hook Club was both absolutely amazing to work with and were phenomenal at our wedding – every wedding guest (regardless of age) remarks on how they were the best band they’ve seen at a wedding. Not only is the band extraordinarily talente...
d (and fun), but Dan was wonderful to work with. He was extremely responsive and patient, made sure we understood the entire process, and made it as easy as possible for us. The Hook Club strings were amazing for our pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour – they created a perfect atmosphere and experience leading into the reception. The Hook Club truly made our wedding – their energy and talent is absolutely unmatched. We can’t recommend them enough.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Hey Emily and Sam, thanks for your review and congratulations on your marriage!! It was a pleasure performing for you and your guests at Box House and I'm so glad you guys decided to go with the string quartet since it works so well for the ven...
ue! We were able to get in a lot of dancing at the wedding so kudos to you guys and the staff for sticking with the timeline and making sure we got plenty of time to rock out! Thanks again and we hope to see you soon! -Dan
Reviewed On 10/26/2021 by Cassie B
The Hook Club was everything and more than I hoped for!! They were absolutely amazing. Other than the constant communication, they outdid themselves and were able to meet any requests we had. By the end of the night, they were all our guests co...
uld talk about.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Hey Cassie and Eddie, we appreciate your review and I'm so glad everything came together so well! 74 Wythe is an awesome new venue and I thought it gave the perfect vibe for the wedding. We really enjoyed doing the modern trio for the cocktail ...
hour with our synth instruments, I think it was great given that the space has that club vibe. The reception was an absolute blast and I thought the standing dinner service worked out well. Congratulations on an awesome wedding and stay in touch!! -Dan
Reviewed On 10/15/2021 by Maggie C
THC is the best wedding band I have ever heard!! They were INCREDIBLE throughout the planning process. They are super organized and answered all my questions quickly. So many of our guests told us that they were the best wedding band they had e...
ver seen. They can play SO many different genres! And they know how to through a party!! I could not recommend them enough for your wedding. Book them now!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2021
Hey Maggie and Jesse, thanks so much for the review, and we are so glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed the band! Your venue was spectacular and we caught the perfect weather for the day. Playing the ceremony and cocktail hour gave us a cha...
nce to get to know your guests, and by the time we got to the dancing we were really vibing with everyone. Congratulations on an awesome and wedding and let's stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 10/05/2021 by Lara P
TLDR - The Hook Club KILLED IT! Planning a wedding is hard and planning a wedding during a pandemic is near impossible - Dan and The Hook Club made that process so much easier! Not only was Dan a pleasure to work with when we had to reschedul...
e, but was always available to answer questions throughout the entire planning process. It was awesome to be able to see the band play live at several of their showcases leading up to our wedding (pre-pandemic) and when it came to the day of they did NOT disappoint. Everyone was amazing from L'Marco , Bree, Dan - to the rest of the band who's names I wish I knew - extra shout out to the sax player (because who doesn't love a good sax moment). The band did an amazing job curating the perfect playlist that covered all genres and kicked off with an awesome hora which was a requirement for my family. You can tell how much THC loves what they do and it shows when they are right in the middle of a dance circle singing with the guests or over at the bar singing on a handheld mic getting even more guests back onto the dance floor. Highlight of my night was doing the electric slide (to a song I can't remember, but was into) with about half the band on the middle of the dance floor without any planning whatsoever. Everyone keeps raving about the band and I can't wait to see them again soon at friends weddings or at a future showcase. Book THC and you won't regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2021
Hey Lara and Mark, your wedding was fabulous and we could not have had a better time! Your guests and your family were wonderful and it we had so many great moments out on the dance floor. Being able to meet you and your family at our showcases...
and later at the venue really let us get to know you guys, by the end we felt like part of the family! I'm sure we'll see you again soon, best of luck with everything and congratulations! -Dan
Reviewed On 10/01/2021 by Noelle S
Dan and the entire team were phenomenal to work with. Every thing we asked for, they delivered on, down to the confetti cannons. Don't overthink it- this team is amazingly professional, highly skilled and really, really fun!!! You won't regret ...
booking them! We had a ceremony piano which was gorgeous on the beach and a string quartet that performed from the upstairs balcony during the cocktail hour - both of which incorporated our specific requests and more general stylistic requests (e.g., more modern songs that you might not expect to hear a string quartet play). The Hook Club really brought the party for our reception and after party- we had an incredible band with amazing stage presence and the after party DJ was great about taking our in-the-moment requests which made for an amazing night. I personally missed the confetti earlier on and Dan was kind enough to do a little more for me even as we approached the end of the night. Again- can't say enough good things. If you book them please invite me to your wedding so I can enjoy it all again!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2021
Hey Noelle and Will, your wedding out in East Hampton was one of our favorites of the year, congratulations on an awesome event! We really got to sink our teeth in with all the different ensembles throughout the night and play some great music!...
The dancing was terrific, and trust me, I was more than happy to get the confetti cannons going again, I was having the time of my life with those! We look forward to seeing you again soon and we wish you all the best! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/16/2021 by Patricia A
As a planner, I truly cannot put into words how pleasant our experience with the Hook Club DJ/Band truly was. Their communication clear and kind, their team was prompt, they were so incredibly easy to work with on the day-of, and they kept the ...
dance party rolling all night long! When it comes to securing a vendor for your wedding day entertainment it can stressful and scary especially never having witnessed the group in person before. Stop what you are doing right now and book this group. They are worth every penny and you will not be disappointed. We would recommend them to any of our future clients!! We can't wait for our next event with THC!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2021
Hey Patricia, it means so much that you would leave a review for us, it was such a great experience working with you on Maggie & Alex's destination wedding in Vermont! Everything ran so smoothly, and on the day of the event it was so clear how ...
passionate you are about making the very best event for your clients. We can't wait to work with Your Plan A events again, let's make it happen! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/14/2021 by Marguerite S
Wow wow, the best experience we could've asked for. First off The Hook Club was absolutely awesome to communicate with and coordinate with. They were super responsive and professional but at the same time so laid back, we trusted them completel...
y with their vision. They were great through the pandemic and made sure we all were on the same page. The musicians are so talented, we had live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, right before my ceremony started they played a beautiful song I had requested. The cocktail hour was beautiful, the music was at a perfect volume where we all could hear and enjoy them but people could carry on in conversation. The reception was off the charts, everyone wouldn't stop talking about how awesome they were with the music choices. Ash the DJ was absolutely on point, read the room and the talented live musicians integrated with the DJ was perfect, we had never seen anything like it but it was better than we even imagined. Big thanks to Dan who checked in all the time and even followed up after the big day. This group was one of a kind, thank you all so much.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2021
Hey Maggie and Alex, it is such a pleasure to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the music and I'm so glad your big day came together so well! The trip up to Vermont with the DJ Band could not have been more fun and it was an awesome part of...
our wedding season. Working with you and your planner Patricia was so much fun and the venue was amazing. Congratulations on your marriage and we hope to see you again soon! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/14/2021 by Eugene C
The Hook Club played at our wedding 7/31/21 and they were truly the best ever! It’s hard to say in words just how awesome they made the night, but I’ll try! From the start, Dan took care of us and made sure to keep our ideas involved. He rea...
lly listened and got the vibe we were going for. We originally had planned to have our wedding pre covid and it was delayed over a year. Throughout the process Dan made sure to keep us in the loop and was so accommodating during that hectic time. He’s really is a nice, chill, professional guy who I knew I wanted to work with on our special day. The music selection was wide ranging and we were touched that they were able to surprise us with a song we wanted that wasn’t on their list. The day of, they were super early and prepared. We were a little busy and hectic but they knew exactly what to do. Once the reception started, they took over and we let them guide the night, creating the right mood for every moment. We really got hooked by their videos when looking for a band and I’ve gotta say the music was better than advertised! Not only that, I’m so glad they immersed themselves with our guests. They really got everyone involved and became great friends by the end of the night! Thank you Dan and The Hook Club for filling us with lasting memories! Trust these guys and you will have an awesome wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2021
Hey Eugene and Jihye, we had an excellent time celebrating your wedding with you and your guests! Your venue was beautiful and provided an excellent setting for the party and the ceremony. When it came to the dancing you guys know how to party!...
It was so great getting to know you and your guests, there was a lot of love in the room that night! We appreciate your review, we'll hopefully see you again soon! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/12/2021 by Billy M
The Hook Club played at our wedding last weekend, and we, along with all our guests, still cannot stop raving about them. Their vibrant energy brought the night to next level. They have such a wide range of genres and decades of music that ever...
y single person, young and old, had songs to dance and rock out to. No one left the dance floor the entire night, which is exactly the type of wedding we wanted! Dan was amazing to work with. He was responsive, professional, gave good ideas and suggestions, and communicated frequently with us. We had to postpone our august 2020 wedding, and Dan was so accommodating through the postponing process. He honored our original contract and checked in with us frequently. He is very organized, has a google spreadsheet that was so easy to navigate and helped them get a better idea of what we wanted them to play. All in all, I would give The Hook Club a 10/10 and 100% recommend them to EVERYONE. Our wedding was the best day of our lives, and The Hook Club helped make that possible in every single way!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Hey Sarah and Billy, thanks so much for your review and we had so much fun traveling out to PA for the wedding, well worth the trip! I thought the extra 30 minutes added to the reception gave us some more time to stretch out and get to know eve...
ryone, you have some great family and friends! Paradise By The Dashboard Light was epic and I think that was our most lit version of Shout we played the entire year. Congrats on finally making it happen in 2021 and we can't wait to see you again soon! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/09/2021 by D L
I didn’t know I would want to dance for 5 hours at my daughter’s wedding. Neither did the other 60 people in the room. The Hook Club created an energy you couldn’t resist. The repeated comment on the wedding heard from our guests? “Your band na...
iled it!”
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2021
Thanks so much for leaving a review! It was just 60 guests but it felt like much more, you guys can dance! It was a pleasure working with you, thanks again and stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/07/2021 by M L
The Hook Club made our wedding! Far exceeded expectations - they read the room and played the right music at the right time and got EVERYONE up and dancing. We would highly recommend them! They were our most organized vendor and the process was...
smooth.
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2021
Thanks so much for your review and for having us out in The Hamptons for your wedding! You guys were a small but mighty crowd and we had a blast partying and dancing with everyone. Congratulations on your marriage and for throwing a fantastic p...
arty! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/05/2021 by Jenna B
AMAZING. THC played at my wedding on 8.20.21 at Tribeca Rooftop and they were incredible. My fiancé and I were very picky with selecting a band, we went to a few showcases and from the start we knew THC was the perfect band for us. Dan was so n...
ice to work with and made the selection so easy for us. The dance floor was packed the entire night and my guests still cannot stop talking about how much they loved the band. I didn't get to talk to half my guest because I didn't leave the dance floor all night! Everyone has said it was the best wedding they have been to, thanks to the hook club:)
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2021
Hey Jenna, thanks so much for this awesome review! I'm so glad we were a hit and it was so much fun partying with you and your guests! It was an excellent wedding, great job putting it all together! Stay in touch and let's party again sometime....
Thanks for everything Jenna! -Dan
Reviewed On 8/31/2021 by Chelsey E
Booking The Hook Club was the best decision we made for our wedding (and we were truly happy with all of our vendors)! The band was the second vendor we focused on after booking our venue, and it was very important to both of us to find the rig...
ht band. We went to countless showcases and performances. We went to see The Hook Club during the summer of 2019 during a performance in Greenwich Village and were blown away, even compared to some of the other great bands we had seen. We went back to see them at their showcase in Brooklyn and the rest was history. We booked a full 12-piece band and also hired musicians for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Dan was amazing to work with from the get-go. He was flexible, understanding, energetic, and truly made us feel like they were excited to be a part of our wedding. We were so excited to have a band that we felt like we could really trust and would understand and play to our fun-loving crowd. When we had to postpone our 2020 wedding to 2021, Dan made a difficult process so much easier. As our wedding date approached, Dan and Jesse kept in contact with us and we felt confident in their hands. They learned multiple songs for our ceremony and dances as well as a special request for the reception that was amazing. When the night came, they exceeded all of our (already high) expectations. They were the absolute best, kept the energy up the entire night, and we were honored to have them be a part of our wedding. People still haven't stopped talking to us about them! We can't wait to hopefully go see them at a Greenwich Village gig some time soon! If you're looking for an energetic, fun, professional party band, I promise you won't find anyone as good as THC. HIRE THE HOOK CLUB!!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2021
Hey Chelsea, thanks so much for your excellent review, it means a lot to us that your wedding went so well! We loved having our 12-piece band out for the wedding, it was a super fun night and one we'll always remember! Congratulations and thank...
you so much for everything, it was a pleasure working with you. Let's definitely party again sometime! - Dan
Reviewed On 8/17/2021 by Gabe M
We had Dan and Adam from the Hook Club playing our small outdoor ceremony, and while we only needed musicians for a short time overall, they were phenomenal! We couldn't have asked for more. Not only was their performance spectacular, they were...
prepared, professional, and incredibly accessible and easy to work with. They really did everything they could to enhance our wedding. We can't recommend them enough.
Response from the Vendor on 08/18/2021
Hey Gabe and Alyssa, we're so glad you chose The Hook Club to play your intimate ceremony in Manhattan! The outdoor setting was amazing and it turned out to be the perfect weather and setting for a ceremony! You made some excellent musical choi...
ces, it was a joy to play for you and your guests. Congratulations and stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 7/20/2021 by Clara B
We're so glad that we hired The Hook Club for our wedding. Dan was super responsive, professional, friendly, and really understood what we were looking for for our ceremony. Joe did a wonderful job playing acoustic guitar - our guests loved the...
music! On top of all that, Dan even helped make sure that our Zoom ceremony went off without a hitch. We feel confident that anyone working with The Hook Club will have a great experience, and that the music will be beautiful!
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2021
Hey Clara and Mar, thanks so much for inviting us up to the Catskills to play your ceremony, it was so beautiful! We thought the solo acoustic guitar was perfect for the rustic, woodsy setting and we're so glad you were happy with the music. Th...
anks again, stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 7/06/2021 by Mike L
We couldn’t have been more thrilled to have The Hook Club perform at our wedding. They made a great night even better. Everyone was out of their seats and on the dance floor the entire event. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.
Response from the Vendor on 07/07/2021
Mike thank you so much for your review, that party was AWESOME! We had a great time rocking out with you and your guests, and we'll never forget playing Bruce songs in front of some real diehard fans, you knew every word! Let's party again some...
time! - Dan
Reviewed On 5/24/2021 by Daniel W
Where to begin--the Hook Club was perfect. Coordinating with Dan was a breeze and he is so professional, responsive, and on top of every detail. We used the Hook Club for both strings and a wedding band and are SO happy with how it turned out...
. Our guests were raving about them and everyone was sad to see the night end. They are the most fun to work with, and we will be recommending them to all our friends. Their performances were a highlight of our night and something we'll remember forever.
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2021
Hey Anna and Dan, we had an excellent time at your wedding and we're so glad it was everything you had imagined. It was so nice having our string quartet for both the ceremony and cocktail hour then bringing out the full band for the reception,...
very fun! Let's party again sometime, thanks for choosing The Hook Club!
Reviewed On 5/07/2021 by Matthew H
The Hook Club was by far the best part of our wedding! Leading up to the wedding, Dan was so helpful in providing advice and suggestions for all aspects of our event, from the ceremony and cocktail hour musicians to the reception playlist. Havi...
ng live musicians from start to finish really set the tone for the evening. All members of the band had the most amazing energy, you could tell how excited they were to be performing together as they each took turns signing for different songs. They were able to accommodate multiple special song requests that weren’t on their set list, which made the reception so much more meaningful for our guests. It was a non-stop dance party all night, our guests didn’t want the night to end and are still talking about how much fun it was!
Response from the Vendor on 05/10/2021
Hey Matthew, thanks so much for the great review, you're right that we were very excited to perform after such a long break and we had a total blast playing for you and your guests! You guys had some awesome requests, we'll definitely be breaki...
ng out the Blink-182 medley again soon. Let's party again sometime, we wish you all the best! - Dan
Reviewed On 3/02/2021 by Gaby A
I went to see the Hook Club at a small viewing they were holding for potential clients, and I instantly knew I needed to book them for my wedding! Their high energy, funky, fun vibe is contagious and that was exactly what I was looking for. T...
Hey are the kind of band that make you never want to sit down at a party. From the singers to the musicians to the overall setup, it was all perfect! However, due to COVID-19, my wedding was cancelled and was not able to be rescheduled. I spoke to the band manager, Dan, about my situation and he was kind enough to refund me half of my deposit, and said if they were able to re-book my original date they would be happy to refund the remaining amount. We have spoken many times since the cancellation, and Dan has been extremely great with communication. In the end, he actually refunded me the remaining amount with no re-booking. I really could not believe how generous he and the band were being to me. It has been such a tough year for everyone, and this really helped me out. It's just proof that there are still kind people in this world, and I am so grateful to have worked with them.
Response from the Vendor on 05/10/2021
Gaby I'm so disappointed we didn't have a chance to party with you guys! But it's great we were able to work everything out and we really appreciate your review, I'm so glad we were such a great fit for you guys. Let's keep in touch! - Dan
Reviewed On 10/28/2020 by Sarah F
The Hook Club was recommended to us by a close family member who saw their incredible performance at a wedding last summer. She said the energy they brought was unlike any wedding she’s ever been to, and everyone there truly did not want the n...
ight to end! From videos I watched and reviews I read, I knew they were the right band for us! Since hiring them, band leader/owner, Dan, has been absolutely incredible to work with. We hired them to play at our August 2020 wedding, which ended up getting postponed to September 2021. Dan was in constant communication with us as the virus started to unfold and more restrictions were set in place. Navigating through all the curveballs was tough, but Dan’s input, availability, and promise to honor our original contract helped us make the decision to postpone our wedding and keep them as our band. Pre-COVID, when our wedding was still on, Dan was the one that really helped us determine the flow of the wedding. He is insanely organized and provides a Google Sheet doc that pretty much lays out most details of the day. On that sheet is also an extremely long list of songs with a huge range in genre The Hook Club can play. They have a song for every mood or moment I want on my wedding day. They also will learn up to 10 new songs at the bride and groom’s request! I CANNOT WAIT to have them play at our 2021 wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2020
Thank you so much for your detailed and heartfelt review Sarah! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience thus far and it has been a pleasure to work with you two as well. We're sure all the ups and the downs will be wor...
th it and we'll finally get to see your party come together as intended. We can't to finally party with you!
Reviewed On 10/22/2020 by Morgan H
After going to one of their shows, we immediately knew we needed to have The Hook Club at our wedding! Dan has been super helpful in the planning process, from helping pick instruments for our ceremony to planning out logistics. When we had to ...
postpone our wedding due to Covid, they were very responsive and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2020
Hey Morgan, thank you so much for leaving us a review based on your experience thus far! We are so happy you were able to reschedule for next year, we can't wait to party with you and your guests!
Reviewed On 10/20/2020 by Ben B
Dan and The Hook Club have been wonderful to work with! They've been especially helpful and flexible for us as we had to postpone our wedding due to covid. We'd highly recommend them.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2020
Hey Ben, thanks a lot for sending us a review, we really appreciate it and we're so happy we were able to reschedule for next year. We can't wait for the fall 2021 season to roll around!
Reviewed On 10/14/2020 by David T
Dan and The Hook Club are the best. Way before the pandemic, we went to Brooklyn to see them play and we were blown away. We couldn't wait to have them at our wedding. 4 cancelations (and counting) later and we've been blown away with the pro...
fessionalism of Dan the entire time. He's been so attentive to our issues and is working with us for whenever we will eventually have our wedding day. I can't recommend The Hook Club enough.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2020
Hey David, thank you so much for putting in a review about your experience working with us through this difficult situation. You two have kept your heads up throughout the whole thing and it's been a pleasure to work with you as well. We could ...
not be more excited about finally getting out and partying with you and your guests someday soon!
Reviewed On 12/18/2019 by Lindsey H
Dan and The Hook Club (THC) were the perfect band for our wedding day. From day one, The Hook Club showed us nothing by love and dedication to make our wedding vision a reality. We first saw THC at their showcase in Brooklyn and were blown awa...
y at their performance. We immediately fell in love the instant we heard their voices and saw their enthusiasm and passion for a crowd of 20 people. Dan was professional, friendly, and very timely in his responses. Dan helped make the wedding planning/frenzy manageable and easy to handle. Dan answered every question we had and guided us through the ceremony/cocktail hour/reception timelines and music. Dan and THC showed up to the venue mid-afternoon for an evening wedding. Everything was set up and staged to avoid any last minute stress. The band interacted with the staff and venue with the utmost professionalism and were raved about by our wedding coordinator. We chose a 7-piece band and were so happy with our choice. We opted for a piano at the ceremony and cocktail hour and were impressed with the pianists repertoire and skill. His music was so romantic and really set the mood. The entire band ROCKED the dance floor all night long. THC played to our audience, which was looking to dance the night away. It is already a full month later and people are still asking who our band was and raving about the show THC put on. We knew we wanted a healthy mixture of classic songs, top hits, and everything in-between, and THC played them seamlessly. The best part of THC was how much they interacted with us and the guests on the dance floor. The lead singers and all the musicians would come out and share the floor and microphone with all of the guests. We asked Dan to make sure the dance floor stayed packed, and boy did THC deliver. We would like to thank THC for a wonderful and memorable wedding night and making our dream wedding become a reality. We recommend THC to anybody looking to dance the night away!
Response from the Vendor on 12/18/2019
Hey Lindsey and Ryan! Thank you so much for your excellent review, we had a blast with you and your guests, you guys had some great singers in the crowd! The reception room was beautiful and you can't beat that view. We wish you all the best, s...
tay in touch!
Reviewed On 11/01/2019 by Ashley B
The Hook Club is amazing! They were absolutely incredible. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band. They are so incredibly talented and we had an absolute BLAST. I have been hesitant in the past about bands at wedding...
s after having a not so great experience once but The Hook Club way changed my mind!
Response from the Vendor on 12/18/2019
Thanks so much for your review Ashley, we're so glad you enjoyed our performance!
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by David S
This band was incredible. They set the party mood early and played all threw the night. They rocked and I'm so glad we hired them at the wedding, it really made the night. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Hey David, thanks so much for your review! I'm so glad you and Kristin had a great time, it was awesome rocking out with you and your guests. Congratulations and stay in touch!
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by Kristin B
The Hook Club was AMAZING!! Anything you could hope for from a wedding band they delivered! From a wide variety of songs on their set list to even learning some special requests, they did it all. The dance floor was packed all night! My father ...
also plays the saxophone and they were able to accommodate all his requests as well as letting him play alongside them whenever he wanted. It really made it all that much more special! Dan was also incredible to work with! He was always available for a phone call when I needed. They were engaging with all our guests and really knew how to keep the party going. If you are looking for a wedding band, look no further Hook Club is it!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Hey Kristin, thank you so much for review! It's always great to be able to travel up to the Hudson Valley and the venue was wonderful! So great to play with your dad, and I'm glad everyone partied with us until the very end. Congratulations and...
keep in touch!
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by Jim B
As father of the bride, you can only hope the band you pick for your affair keeps the party going with a dance floor full of happy party goers. The Hook Club does just that. I couldn't believe how full the dance floor was all evening. Their r...
epertoire is very extensive, and the musicians have great enthusiasm. They even let me "sit in" for a couple of tunes on my sax, which made the evening even more special for me and my family. You should definitely check them out-you won't be disappointed !!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Hey Jim, thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review! It was an honor to play Kristin & David's wedding and I'm so glad we got to play some songs together! The whole wedding felt very personal which is always best. I hope to see you...
soon, keep ripping those sax solos! -Dan
Reviewed On 10/30/2019 by Melissa B
If I could give The Hook Club 10 stars, I absolutely would. They are simply amazing. At least 50 people complimented us on our the music, if not more. They played everything. Many guests were impressed by the range of music they played. Almost ...
every single band member took a turn at lead vocals for at least one song. They play oldies, rap in English and Spanish, perform sax solos, play a baby grand piano, and do a mean Springsteen. When our guests demanded an encore, two singers, the sax, and the trumpet all came down on the dance floor. They were fun and interactive the entire night. We knew to expect high energy because we had the pleasure of seeing them play at the Groove club in downtown NYC. And I’ll add they are so reasonably priced compared to some of the other mediocre bands we considered. We cannot thank the band, and their leader, Dan enough for making our night unforgettable.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Hey Melissa, thanks so much for your review! Every section of the wedding was excellent and I'm proud of all the vendors for knocking out that tricky changeover in the ceremony/reception room. Your food was some of the best we've had and I'm gl...
ad we got in a nice long dance set for the second half of the reception. All around, a great wedding! Thanks so much to you and Zach, stay in touch and congratulations!
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Lindsay C
We hired The Hook Club for our wedding and it was by far the best decision we made when it came to vendors. What drew us in first was the playlist they sent us that probably had around 500 songs on it and covered every genre you could imagine. ...
We also checked them out on YouTube and were sold because it was clear they knew how to entertain a crowd. Dan was extremely helpful and took the time to personalize our experience and make it the party of a lifetime. Prior to the wedding, he scouted out our venue and gave us counsel on whether or not to get a stage which we were on the fence about (we got the stage and it was the best decision). We had calls with him to talk through what kind of vibe we wanted and what our priorities were when it came to the music. Throughout the whole process it felt like we were being put first and that they were doing everything they could to make this the customized music experience we wanted. On our actual wedding, it was an absolute party. The band had everyone on the dance floor throughout the entire night. They were supposed to play until midnight but went about 20 minutes over and the dance floor was still packed. To this day, we have so many guests asking who the band was and how we heard about them. It was such an amazing night and The Hook Club made it that much better. I cannot recommend this band enough. They are beyond talented and you're going to have an amazing time with them. Book today and you won't be sorry when your big day arrives. Lindsay & Ryan 8.24.19 | Brooklyn, NY
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Hey Lindsay & Ryan, thanks so much for your wonderful review! It seems like we picked the perfect song list for your wedding, so many sing alongs! I thought the stage was a great move and the ceremony/cocktail hour ensembles worked out great as...
well. I will definitely recommend the same package next time we're at that venue. I wish you guys all the best, stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 10/25/2019 by Lindsey M
The Hook Club was absolutely amazing at our wedding! They were easily the best vendor we had in terms of communication, responding to emails/calls, flexibility to make our wedding exactly what we wanted and general preparedness for the day. The...
y brought so much fun and energy to our reception and were a highlight of the night. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a band!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Thanks for your review Lindsey! I'm so glad we were able to work together so well, it seems like we picked a great song list for the night and everything ran smoothly. Great food and dancing, just what we were going for! Congratulations and sta...
y in touch!
Reviewed On 10/22/2019 by Caitlin J
FANTASTIC!!! We are so lucky to have had The Hook Club at our wedding. They are a pleasure to work with and are all very talented musicians. From the ceremony to the reception they had every detail perfect. Our guests were blown away and on the...
dance floor singing the entire night! Everyone is still raving about the music and the energy that they brought! We can't thank you all enough for being a part of our special day! Thank you!!! With love, The Friedmans!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2019
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Friedman! :) It was so much fun partying with you guys at such an intimate venue, and I'm so glad everything came together nicely including the weather! Congratulations on a fantastic wedding and I hope to see you both again...
soon! - Dan
Reviewed On 10/22/2019 by Jenna P
We found The Hook Club on the knot while we planned out wedding this year. It was such a great choice!! The band director Dan was first to communicate with us and we went to watch a set live in Brooklyn, we were “hooked”. Our family and friends...
have been telling us how fabulous they are and my aunt got there number for our cousins wedding. They kept the party going all night. We were also very excited by the songs they learned for our first dance (Electric love, Borns) it came out great and we were so happy!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Hey Jenna, thanks so much for your review, we really appreciate it! We had a blast playing the Borns song and all the other great music we picked for the night. Your venue had a really fun vibe and everyone in the band had a great time out on L...
ong Island that night. Congratulations on the awesome wedding and stay in touch!
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Dave B
From the moment we saw The Hook Club's contagious energy at their showcase we knew we had found a special group. They knew how to jam and play off each other that made for a fun and entertaining show. Getting to plan our special day with Dan...
was nothing short of easy. He was flexible in terms of the structure, run of show, and even was able to do things they hadn't done before that showed us they were willing to go 'above and beyond'. Dan is a consummate professional, who has integrity - which, in planning your wedding, is the most important quality, having a vendor / partner you can trust at a value that is commensurate with the services delivered - we received that and more. The Hook Club brought down the house for our special day! People have been calling my wife and I weeks later asking "Who Was that Band!?", LeMarco, Bree, and Denise serenaded the crowd, while the band brought on face-melting hits from all genres. We ended the night with a silent disco, which ended up turning into a loud disco :) - it was an absolute blast... Would do it again sometime soon - Thanks a mil! -DJB
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2019
Hey Dave, thanks so much for taking the time to write your review of the band! We had a blast out there in Quogue, definitely one of our favorites and it was such a pleasure working with you both throughout the process. It was a great night all...
around and we're honored to have been there with you guys. We wish you all the best, stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/30/2019 by Mary P
The Hook Club was absolutely amazing...run don't walk to book them! Dan, specifically made the process seamless from beginning to end. It was a genuine pleasure to work with him and the band and they honestly made our wedding that more special ...
with their endless entertainment. Everyone has told me since our wedding that this was the best band they have ever heard at any wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2019
Hey Mary, thanks so much for your review! Your wedding was awesome, we had so much fun! Thanks for having us for your big day, congratulations and we hope to see you soon! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/21/2019 by James W
Cannot recommend The Hook Club enough. Dan was great throughout the planning process and extremely helpful on the day of our wedding. He set us up with ridiculously good music for our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. The full receptio...
n band was as good as it gets, reading the audience and playing late. They were amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2019
Hey James, thanks so much for your review! You guys picked great ensembles for the rehearsal dinner and ceremony, and I thought the energy in the room for the reception was great. What an awesome overnight weekend out of town in the Hudson Vall...
ey, thanks so much for choosing The Hook Club and congratulations! -Dan
Reviewed On 9/19/2019 by Emily S
Easy to work with, incredible music, and a hit with all 175 of us.
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2019
Thanks Emily, it was a pleasure working with you as well!
Reviewed On 8/14/2019 by Natalie T
By FAR the best vendor at my wedding to work with and the highest quality service. The Hook Club created the BEST dance party. They are a group of passionate and talented musicians that clearly love what they do and are incredible at it. Everyo...
ne at our wedding was on the dance floor the entire night chanting "one more song" at the end. They played everything from Prince to Missy Elliot to Frank Sinatra to Queen and sounded incredible doing all of it. Dan is a pleasure to work with and communication with him was a breeze. The Hook Club is also AFFORDABLE and sounded better than many of my friends' wedding bands who paid twice the price. You will love them, don't hesitate and book The Hook Club.
Response from the Vendor on 08/18/2019
Hey Natalie, thanks so much for your awesome review! It was a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding and we had a lot of fun jamming with our trio for the cocktail hour. Then the reception was one for the ages, things got pretty wild by the end o...
f it! Thanks again for choosing The Hook Club, congratulations and stay in touch!
Reviewed On 7/30/2019 by Kaitlin W
Hook Club was very professional, organized, and friendly. We used them for live music during our ceremony. They gave us great song ideas and communicated with us throughout the process. Highly recommend them!
Response from the Vendor on 07/30/2019
Hey Kaitlin, thanks so much for your review! We had a great time playing for you guys at such a beautiful venue on the water, definitely a fun trip out East. Congratulations and I hope to see you guys soon!
Reviewed On 6/05/2019 by Daniel S
My Wife and I are SO HAPPY that we chose The Hook Club as our wedding band. Can I give 10 stars? The band leader, Dan V, went above and beyond to make our wedding sound and feel the way we wanted it to. We are a VERY music-minded couple, so we...
were likely not the easiest people to deal with, but he was SO flexible and understanding throughout the entire process. He even worked with me on a custom song-list! We had friends play music for our ceremony and Dan/Hook Club provided the equipment necessary which was all fantastic and perfect for the space (which was outside). The meat, though, was our reception. The wedding was almost two weeks ago and people are CALLING us to tell us how amazing the dance party was. L'Marco is officially everybody's favorite person, Bree's voice is INCREDIBLE and the rest of the band was SO tight. We had a ton of leftover dessert at the end of the night and i'm convinced its because the band was so great that people didn't want to leave the dance floor to go eat. There are a few things I would change if we did the wedding again... but everything The Hook Club did was absolutely perfect. I only wish the night could have gone on for longer. PERSONAL favorites were their performances of Love Roller Coaster, the moment where they let my 8 year old cousin sit in on drums for a song (he's still beaming from that: his first time sitting in the professionals) AND the EPIC Bohemian Rhapsody sing-a-long at the end of the night. What else can I say about The Hook Club? I hope I end up at another wedding where they're the band! Seriously. Absolutely love these guys.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2020
Daniel, thank you so much for your heartfelt review. Your wedding was unlike any other we've played before, such a great crowd and so many incredible moments. Your cousin sitting in on drums was a blast and we also didn't want the night to end....
Thanks again for deciding on The Hook Club for your wedding, I'm so glad everything turned out like we pictured!
Reviewed On 5/22/2019 by Andrew G
The Hook Club was the best choice we made in our whole wedding planning process! Dan was an awesome partner from the day we met him (even before we signed a contract) through to the end of the wedding itself. He went above and beyond in every w...
ay in terms of planning and his attention to detail. And the band itself was AWESOME. The singers were absolutely incredible and the band truly made our wedding unforgettable. I've never been to a wedding with better energy on the dance floor all night long and The Hook Club is 100% responsible for that. We have already gotten a ton of compliments on their performance and I highly recommend The Hook Club for anyone considering wedding band options!
Response from the Vendor on 05/23/2019
Thanks for the kind words Andrew! It was an excellent Brooklyn wedding and I'm so glad everything turned out well. I appreciate your review, it was a pleasure working with you. Congratulations and stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 4/26/2019 by Marissa C
Where to start?! I was married two Saturday's ago, and we hired The Hook Club to play our ceremony, cocktail hour and Reception. I found them from doing a bit of research, and from the very beginning, back to just messaging them that I was int...
erested, Dan (Band Leader), has been the BEST vendor to work with. He invited us to see the band play at some shows downtown - early in the process. So of course we went, and I am not exaggerating when I say that upon hearing them play maybe 20 seconds of their first song, my husband and I looked at each other and confirmed at that early stage that THIS was the band we NEEDED at our wedding. From then on, Dan was involved in EVERY aspect of the music planning. Not only that, but he made everything so incredibly simple for us in terms of choosing music for our entire wedding. He came to see our venue twice, took care of all the logistical details with the venue about timeline and space, equipment needed, etc. The music planning process was awesome. He shared some playlists with us from some other weddings they'd done - to help guide us. From there, we created our own playlist with songs we'd want to hear. He was able to concoct a perfect vibe - using the songs we loved, with some that he thought would go with the vibe. We were very specific that we wanted a real Dance Party at the reception. And boy, did they deliver. This band is not your typical wedding band. Their energy is infectious, to say the least - and they absolutely nailed every song they played! They even learned to play songs that weren't in their repertoire for our wedding because they knew we really wanted such songs played. The level of talent for all the band members is truly remarkable. They can play any genre - and even the instrument musicians can sing - and each have their own specialty. ( For example, they played Justin Beiber 'Despacito" at our wedding and we all thought the vocals were coming from a track - but then we look back at the keyboard player and he is singing ever word! IN SPANISH!) They were so incredible, i don't even know how to explain it - but throughout the entire reception, there was not even one minute where people weren't dancing. From younger to older guests, the music and energy was so good, that people couldn't help themselves from just getting up and dancing! I cant count the number of people who are still telling me how great the band was and how much fun it was because of their amazing performance and energy. MY ADVICE - Stop looking right now - and call the Hook Club immediately! Trust me, you'll never find a band like them. Looking back, this was hands down the best decision we made about our wedding. It was so special and memorable, obviously for us, because of The Hook Club - but also for our guests!
Response from the Vendor on 04/29/2019
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Marissa! There were so many special moments during the reception, we all had a total blast and I'm so happy you guys were thrilled. I appreciate you taking the time to share the experience of having us...
on your wedding day, it was a pleasure working with you. Congratulations and stay in touch! -Dan
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Carla and Stuart B
Band Manager Dan Vernam and the Hook Club were a total home run for our wedding in NYC at The Foundry. They provided a classically trained string quartet for the ceremony and an energetic, fabulous nine piece band for reception music and dancin...
g. Their lead singer sounds like Etta James! Dan was so easy to work with and so professional in how he put together the program for the evening for our review to make sure we were totally happy. He came to our rehearsal and was extremely flexible in meeting and consulting throughout the planning process. We would recommend them for any occasion - they are talented and versatile and have a fabulous repertoire of music for all tastes! No one wanted the evening to end!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2020
Thank you so much for your review Carla and Stuart, we really appreciate it! Those are very kind words, we'll give Bree the compliment! Thanks so much for choosing The Hook Club!
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Nate M
The Hook Club crushed it. Dan was a pleasure to work with. We were impressed by how involved he was throughout the process and how we went out of his way to make sure everything was just right. We had a string quartet for the ceremony and a ten...
piece band for the reception and requested several special songs from both groups. They not only delivered but exceeded our expectations. These guys are real musicians and are not afraid to take on challenging songs or learn something new. They seamlessly transitioned from oldies to contemporary hip-hop and pop, and got both the older and younger generations out on the dance floor. If you're looking for great music and a personalized touch, look no further than the Hook Club.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018
Nate, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We had a blast planning the wedding with you guys this past year, it was a pleasure. Your musical taste was on point and everyone in the band really enjoyed themselves. Congratulations and we ho...
pe to see you soon!
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Erika B
These days it's near impossible to find a band that is both spectacular and extremely affordable - especially in New York City. Fortunately, for us, we found the Hook Club. Dan and THC surpassed all of our expectations and delivered on every si...
ngle one of our requests. Not only do they play a wide variety of music (ranging from oldies to modern-day hits), but my husband and I had requested several songs that were off their already long set list that they were delighted to learn for us. Additionally, THC is essentially a triple threat: they can do a string quartet (or any combination of things) for the ceremony, a jazz band for cocktail hour and light the dance floor up with a full 10+ piece band for the reception. They are versatile and know how to read the crowd, which is exactly what you need as weddings are often extremely unpredictable! I'd recommend THC to just about anyone because I am confident they will make your event flawless, just like what we experienced.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018
Thanks so much Erika! The wedding was wonderful and I'm glad we got to play such a beautiful and diverse repertoire. I really enjoyed all of your musical suggestions and I'm glad we could create such a fun night for your guests. Congratulations...
and we hope to see you soon!
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Colin D
Everything about our experience with the Hook Club was superlative. My wife and I wanted a wedding band with energy, personality, and talent, and that didn't feel like just a cover band. We were sold on the Hook Club when we went to see them pe...
rform a show in downtown Manhattan. They played for four hours straight and had every person in the bar on their feet the entire time. Their skill and dedication was apparent in the way they threw themselves into each and every song to make it special. Working with the band for our event was also wonderful. The band leader Dan was very easy to coordinate with and worked with us to dial in the type of music we wanted to be played (or not played). The band's repertoire is extensive and they do an excellent job of reading the energy of the room and tailoring their set to what people want. Dan also put together a playlist of music for dinner and to play before the ceremony, and had a jazz duo play during our cocktail hour. We put our trust in Dan and THC to set the tone of our night musically, and they absolutely nailed it. Everyone from my grandmother to my college friends complemented us on the band. I highly recommend them.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2020
Colin, thanks so much for your incredible review, we had a blast working with you guys on your wedding and we could not have had more fun the night of. It was a beautiful venue and I'm so glad we got in so much time on the dance floor. Best of ...
luck and congratulations!
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Ricky G
These guys crushed at our wedding! They played during our cocktail hour and the reception and almost seemed like 2 different bands. We already have a few friends who want to hire them for their own weddings! They were also very flexible with ou...
r playlist choices (even when we made several changes in the weeks leading up). Thanks again, Da