A Music Lovers Dance Band
NY, NJ, CT, PA
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Waylan Daniel
MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
“If I could give this band 100+ stars I would."
We are the go-to band for folks who want an authentic performance that is miles away from the usual Broadway-styled wedding experience. Our band was put together one musician at a time to make sure we had the right chemistry. That's why when you invite us to your celebration, you will not have to worry about not getting the band you hired. The Last Nites are a real band made up of amazing musicians who love to play music for music's sake.
Our tight-knit dance band has over 15 years experience of infusing all of your favorite songs with new life. We’ve been told by couples, photographers, venues and other folks that we’re very easy to work with and a breath of fresh air, which was kind of them to say. If you want a band that is talented, authentic straight up fun, look no further than The Last Nites
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Instruments
Guitar
Keyboard
Organ
Percussion
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Vocals
Music Genres
Country
Dance
Disco
Folk
Jazz
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
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Meet the team
Waylan Daniel
Manager
Waylan Daniel hails from Madison, Wisconsin, but has lived in New York City for the past decade. He was a prominent member of Madison's flourishing music scene before relocating to the big apple, leading such bands as Hometown Sweethearts, Waylan St. Palan & The Magic Elves, and Electric Automatic, among others.
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5.0
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The Last Nites are highly praised for their exceptional performance at weddings, receiving accolades for their song choices, energy, and ability to keep guests dancing all night. Reviewers appreciate the band's flexibility in learning new songs, their professionalism, and their communication throughout the planning process. The Last Nites are commended for creating a fun and lively atmosphere, with guests raving about the band's talent and memorable impact on the wedding day.Review photos
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Kelly W
5.0
9/24/2024
We had The Last Nites at our wedding in upstate NY on 9/14/24 and it was the best decision ever!!! Waylan was such a pleasure to work with, was very responsive and professional, and you can tell he's very passionate about what he does. We had The Last Nites do our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and they were amazing! Waylan had really great suggestions for song choices when we were stuck on what to do for the ceremony and entrance songs and it sounded fantastic. They learned 2 songs for us and executed them perfectly.
During the reception, they truly brought the energy and everyone was up dancing ALL night! I received so many texts the next day about how amazing they were and asking how I found The Last Nites! We truly cannot thank you enough for making our day so fun, special, and stress free. I cannot recommend The Last Nites enough and we are so so grateful to have found them!!!
Brandon S
5.0
8/15/2024
We had The Last Nites as our wedding band on 8-9-24 and could not have been happier with them! Our guests of all ages were on the dance floor all night as the band absolutely crushed some oldies, some classics, and some modern jams. Our guests kept telling us how electric the energy in the room was all night. The Last Nites also had to learn our first dance song and did an amazing job with it. They were accommodating every step of the way during the planning process. Could not recommend The Last Nites more, and we can't wait to see them again in the NYC area!
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Lola G
5.0
1/04/2024
The Last Nights brought the house down. Not only did the set list match exactly what we had requested, but also their execution was perfect. Song after song was a favorite after another favorite, with our friends and family dancing their hearts out and singing along. Multiple people told me both during and after the wedding that they loved the band. Waylan made everything easy and fun. He provided microphones for our ceremony, a pianist for our ceremony, 3 musicians for cocktail hour, and the 9 piece band for our reception. His voice as well as the female lead really cover the songs so well that they sound as good or even better than some of the originals, particularly the popular rock songs. we would choose this band over again, hands down.
Shea B
5.0
12/28/2023
The Last Nites are without peer when it comes to making the evening truly unforgettable. People haven't been able to stop talking about how amazing they were - A perfect mix of old and new songs, an amazing vibe, and amazing sound. The Last Nites kept people on the dance floor the entire night, always bumping and dancing. It was important to us that the energy always be high, and The Last Nites absolutely delivered!
Brooke B
5.0
12/28/2023
We had The Last Nites play at our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and everything was absolutely fantastic! Waylan was very flexible and responsive through our planning process and over communicative to the wedding event staff, in addition to ourselves. Our guests still rave about the music and only complaint was that their feet were sore the next few days from the non stop dancing. It was amazing!
Stephanie W
5.0
12/23/2023
We could not have been happier with The Last Nites, and can’t recommend them enough, they were GREAT!!
They played our cocktail hour and reception and the music was fantastic. They were extremely energetic and fun and kept the dance floor lively all night! They had an amazing set list filled with fun and upbeat songs, and also learned a few songs for us that we loved. Throughout the night and after the wedding, we received so many comments on how good, and fun the band was, and how every song they played was even better than the last!
If you’re looking for a fun band who will turn your dance floor into a party, The Last Nites we’re THE BEST!!!
Alex L
5.0
12/04/2023
We first encountered The Last Nites at one of my best friend's weddings in 2022 and knew immediately we had to have them perform for our reception as well.
Communication with Waylan leading up to the wedding was seamless. He was responsive, attentive, and genuinely invested in understanding our preferences and the overall vibe we wanted for our celebration.
Something that really stood out to us was the band's willingness to learn new songs for the occasion. The Last Nites were able to learn three specific songs for us and seamlessly incorporated them into their setlist. The level of dedication they showed in perfecting these songs added a personal touch to our reception that we will always cherish.
The band just brought such incredible vibes to the reception. The energy they exuded was infectious, and our guests were on their feet the whole night because of it.
10/10 would recommend, our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them!!
Cara H
5.0
12/03/2023
We cannot recommend The Last Nites enough!! They were absolutely the BOMB! They were the hit of our wedding! The music was phenomenal – the song list was perfect, they kept the energy high all night! Everyone was dancing and they could not stay off the dance floor! They were an absolute VIBE! The band were super nice and really easy to work with! They were really quick to respond over email and were really organised! They also played during our wedding ceremony, which was absolutely magical! 10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone looking for an amazing band!!
Laura G
5.0
6/28/2023
Best decision ever to hire The Last Nites for our wedding! They have a great song list and did an awesome job with the additional song we chose for our first dance. Their energy was great and they really knew how to work with our caterers — when to play down time music during dinner, when to dance, etc. My absolute highlight of the night was when they played one of my all time favorite songs (even though it’s not a crowd favorite). Not only did they make our night so fun and special, but they were easy to communicate with up leading up to our wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend The Last Nites for a wedding! All of our guests were so impressed by them and had so much fun dancing and watching them play; they really helped elevate our wedding day and we’ll remember it forever!
Erin B
5.0
5/08/2023
When every single one of your 215 guests raves about the band, you know you made the right call. Check them out yourself when they play in NYC monthly- they brought an epically high energy night to life!
response 05/08/2023
That was quite a party! Your guests sure love to dance! Thanks again and congrats!!!
Janet B
5.0
4/30/2023
AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! As the mother of the bide I can not emphasize enough how pleased we were with the musical quality and professionalism that The Last Nites Band delivered for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding two weeks ago. Waylan, Pam and their musical team are not only GREAT musicians but also know how to read the room and play to a varied crowd. The dance floor was full the entire night. Hiring them was the best thing we did. They delivered all that we had hoped for and more. Mrs. Byrne
response 05/08/2023
Thanks so much Mrs. Byrne! Your family was such a treat to perform for, and working with y...
ou as we put all of the plans together was lovely. All the best, and don't be a stranger!
Tatyana F
5.0
1/06/2023
Hiring The Last Nites to play our wedding was the best decision we made. We knew we wanted an authentic, fun, great-sounding live band for our big day. We love all genre of music and my husband is a huge fan of brass - and The Last Nites delivered! They have a wide variety of songs they play - I even discovered two new ones that have become my favorite - S.O.B and Miserlou - when listening to their list. We love country and they even delivered on country music. We even asked for a new song they had never played before - Pink’s Never Not Gonna Dance Again and learned it and played it. It was such a fun evening full of dancing and laughter. We also hired a brass trio to play at our cocktail hour and thought I worried it would be too loud in the small cocktail room - they were perfect. How they played brass softly is beyond me but they are incredibly talented. Thank you for making our wedding day one we will always remember!
Autumn H
5.0
12/27/2022
“Your wedding band was amazing,” was what I heard the most from my guests after they remised about the night, and everyone is right, The Last Nites are amazing. Waylan and team put on a show and made my wedding night unforgettable. Music was huge for me so when I went to hire a wedding band, I went to a lot of shows before booking. The Last Nites was by far the best band I went to see. From their song selection, to the way they work the stage, if you’re not dancing it’s because you’re sitting and you’re most likely still bopping your head.
We hired TLN for the entirety of the wedding: Ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. All of it was perfect. For the song selections, we were able to choose a good amount of songs that we liked from their wide array of songs, and then TLNs put together a set list based on our tastes, which, they nailed. They learned our first dance, a father-daughter dance, and also a ceremony procession song, all of which were perfect. I’ve always wanted to walk to a song from my favorite video game and although it seemed really hard and somewhat impossible, Waylan made sure it happened. I still get emotional thinking about the rendition I was lucky enough to walk to, it really made my wedding day that more special. Everything about working with The Last Nites was perfect, and they made my wedding that much more amazing; it felt like I wasn’t at a wedding, but a show where everyone was on the floor dancing. The team showed up on time, set up, and looked amazing. Everything was super professional and on point. I can’t recommend The Last Nites enough, and anyone who attended my wedding, or I bet even sees them perform, would say the same.
response 05/08/2023
Aww, thanks Autumn! It was our pleasure!
Jeff S
5.0
11/13/2022
Daniel and The Last Nites were amazing. Not only were they a pleasure to work with, but our guests raved they had never heard a more interesting setlist or better wedding band. They also worked with us to create a custom first dance experience that was our dream.
response 05/08/2023
Thanks Jeff! It was as epic first dance indeed. They should make a movie around it!
Elle K
5.0
10/24/2022
WE LOVED The Last Nites!!!! If you're thinking you want an awesome band that isn't the traditional wedding band factory but can learn custom songs, keep everyone dancing all night, switch from ceremony, to cocktail jazz band, to rocking out, you need the Last Nites!! We asked them to blend two songs for our first dance, which they did BEAUTIFULLY and everyone loved. Then my dad wanted to do a 70's disco song for our father/daughter dance, they not only learned it, but CRUSHED it! They were incredible to work with, and just an amazing addition to the night. WE cannot recommend them enough, working with the group was amazing, their performance was amazing and the price was right! LOVE THE LAST NITES!!!
Mia O
5.0
10/17/2022
We had SUCH a great time at our wedding dancing all night long with The Last Nites! I am loathe to admit that I was #teamDJ until my then-fiancé convinced me to head to a gig in NYC to see The Last Nites in person, and WOW do they put on a great show. The whole train ride home I was raving about them, and I had no doubt that hiring them for the wedding would make it so memorable and special. Waylan was especially helpful with all our planning, answering all my last minute questions and even helping us with the nitty gritty details of running our ceremony! Multiple guests flagged me down during the party to compliment the band and we have gotten endless compliments since about how great they were. Even our tiniest guests (about 15 kids ranging from 15 months through 7 year olds) wouldn't leave the dance floor because they were enjoying themselves so much. We can't wait to relive the magic and head out to one of their live shows again soon :)
response 10/20/2022
You were thinking DJ? I'm so glad you switched to #TeamBand and allowed us to bring the so...
undtrack. You guys are the best!!!
Nan H
5.0
8/26/2022
Words cannot describe how amazing it was to work with the Last Nites! They were the absolute hit of my wedding.
The music was great - song list was perfect and kept the energy really high for the whole night. People could not stay off the dance floor. Friends are still raving about their performance weeks later.
The band was also really easy to work with - they were really communicative over email and super organized. They were also open to learning a few new songs that were really special to us and made the wedding an unforgettable experience.
Pauline T
5.0
6/28/2022
The Last Nites are AMAZING! They were such a hit at our wedding and we would highly recommend them. They're super talented, responsive, professional, and accommodating. Cannot say enough good things and would hire them again in a heart beat.
response 10/10/2022
Thanks Pauline! What a great party!!!
Eileen F
5.0
5/03/2022
The Last Nites performed at our wedding on April 22nd.
Waylan and the band are an amazing vendor to work with from start to finish.
The communication and planning was seamless and stress free. Waylan was extremely professional, thorough and flexible in learning some specific song requests that we had and played them all so beautifully during the ceremony and for our first dance.
The band are phenomenally talented and it shows in the performance. The song list is epic and with a lot of variety depending on music tastes. They performed Short Skirt Long Jacket by Cake during our cake cutting which was a nice touch.
The Last Nites helped to make our day so much fun and an unforgettable night for us and our guests. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the band were.
We highly recommend, without any reservations whatsoever, The Last Nites to anyone looking for a cool, talented, professional and easy going band for their wedding.
response 05/09/2022
Thank you so much for having us Eileen! It was a great celebration!!!
Meghan M
5.0
5/02/2022
The Last Nights were amazing, both in performance and professionally speaking. All of our wedding guests raved about them and said they were the best wedding band they’ve ever seen! Everyone was out on the dance floor. We loved that they had a horn section and both Pam and Waylan were amazing vocalists with great energy. Waylan the band leader was in constant communication with us and was great to work with throughout covid as we had to reschedule 3 times and work through other adjustments we had to make last minute. They learned a song we requested for our first dance and killed it! They’re also very reasonably priced, in my opinion, compared to other bands out there and especially for their level of talent and number of band members.
response 05/09/2022
We were so happy after all the restarts that the party come off spectacularly! Thanks for ...
having us provide the soundtrack!!!
Ashley C
5.0
3/11/2022
Going into this whole thing, getting a great band was one of our top priorities. And we are truly SO glad The Last Nites played for our special day!! Some of the things that set them apart from other bands in the area: (1) they are a group of amazing musicians who love playing together, rather than a rotating group of who-knows-how-many-people coming together for one-off gigs, (2) relatedly, when you communicate with them, you're literally communicating with them, rather than with a "producer," and (3) their song list is authentically funky and reflects their unique taste and range as a group (I see you Pulp Fiction soundtrack!). They were extremely communicative leading up to our big day, and they didn't bat an eye when we sent them a huge list of all the songs from their list we'd be excited to hear. And they were completely on board to support us doing a little duet on guitar/vocals in lieu of parent dances! We hoped The Last Nites could basically jump in and take over when we got to a certain part of a song, so that we'd start it and they'd end it, and with just a very quick confirmation of "are we in the same key?" they pulled it off so graciously and beautifully, which I feel is something only really skilled and generous musicians can do! Looking back, we truly cannot imagine the day without The Last Nites. They made real magic happen on the dance floor from start to finish, with special moments woven throughout (from cake cutting to slow dancing)! We heard from both older folks and younger folks how much they loved The Last Nites—which feels rare and special. And we just had such a blast, and we also felt so taken care of, not just in terms of the mood and energy of the evening but also with smaller (but still important!) things like mic support for our ceremony and toasts. Having The Last Nites was a real treat and easily one of the best decisions we made!
response 03/23/2022
Thanks so much for the positive feedback Ashley! You and your family we're an absolute ple...
asure to perform for. Thanks for having us!!!
Brigitte D
5.0
12/21/2021
Waylan and the whole band were an absolute pleasure to work with, and are the coolest group of people you will ever meet. They are so professional and responsive, and Waylan took a lot of time to get to know what we wanted and really read the room the night of the wedding to keep things on pace. Guests of all ages were on the dance floor all night long, as their incredibly talented group played the perfect variety of songs for our group without much direction from us at all. Their versions of our first-dance songs were awesome, and they made some suggestions that we never considered but made a huge difference, like shortening one of the first-dance songs so our guests wouldn't lose interest. We were able to see them perform ahead of booking them, too, as they play on Thursday nights at The Red Lion. Being able to see them play to a crowd in a regular, natural setting was really important to us, and it completely sold us on their whole vibe.
Alexandra L
5.0
12/08/2021
Waylan and The Last Nites were an absolute amazing addition to our wedding. So fun, and easy to work with. They kept up with us and our friends and we’re a crowd pleaser for sure. 10/10 would recommend!
response 12/08/2021
Thanks for having us aboard! You guys were so much fun!!!
Zach L
5.0
10/04/2021
If you want a memorable wedding, look no further than The Last Nites! People underestimate how crucial music is to the wedding reception experience, but having live music enhances the experience in a significant way. The Last Nites are the ultimate live music experience from the cocktail hour to the very last note at the end of our reception. If you're like me and have labored through pages and pages of wedding band selections on these sites only to find the same video reels of bands and DJs performing Top 40 and Bruno Mars, look no further! The Last Nites have a uniquely incredible song selection: choice picks of classics, contemporary and songs that you love, but forgot how much you loved until your whole wedding breaks out onto the dance floor in an excited frenzy, with all generations of guests singing along! Waylan and the band are seasoned professionals and know how to work a room. He generously took the time to learn our requests and work out arrangements with the band. Every time my wife and I see someone at our wedding they rave about how The Last Nites were the best live music experience they've had at a wedding. Seriously, they're PHENOMENAL! They made the biggest day of our lives as fun and unforgettable as any wedding should be. I can't recommend The Last Nites enough so please please please book them for your wedding too!
response 10/04/2021
Thanks for the kind words Zach! It was our pleasure. All the best!!!
Daniel H
5.0
9/29/2021
This was an excellent band! They really knew how to put on an amazing performance. We originally booked them for our wedding date in April 2020, but when the Pandemic hit we had to adjust our plans to August of 2021. They were very responsive and helpful while we navigated that change, a planning process that took an unexpected two years. They had an awesome set list of songs to choose from and were very open to song suggestions that we wanted them to perform but were not on their original list. They also knew how to follow the energy of the night, starting with slower songs through cocktail hour and picking things up as people started to dance. They were very professional and even added an extra musician free of charge the day of the performance! Oh, and they performed for our special day with a literal hurricane bearing down on the party. Could not give higher praise or recommendations for a band.
response 12/08/2021
A hurricane won't put a damper in our party! I kind of liked the atmosphere of it all lol!...
Thanks so much for having us be a part of it all. Cheers!
Marianna D
5.0
9/07/2021
The Last Nites were amazing! The music at a wedding is one of the most important parts, and they made our night extra special. If you want a band that will make everyone from 2 to 102 want to dance, the Last Nites are that band. Very responsive, extremely reliable. Can't say enough good about them.
Ali G
5.0
8/09/2021
This band rocks. Multiple people came up to me to ask me who they were and tell me they were the best wedding band they had heard.
They were great to work with, too (they learned songs for our first dance, and some of our favorites, and were always very responsive). Super happy with The Last Nites and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great wedding band!
Peter B
5.0
11/11/2019
Immediately after setting our wedding date, we booked the Last Nites because, well, they're simply the best party band that we've encountered during our many years of dining, attending events, and bar hopping in NYC (and believe me, we've seen a lot of live music). We also booked their cocktail hour music duo, which provided a beautiful contrast to the rocking and rollin' that would occur later on.
During the booking process, the Last Nites were highly responsive, flexible, and accomodating to the many questions, concerns, and requests that we posed. What makes them the best, however, is their talent, professionalism, and diverse music taste, coupled with their energy and ability to understand the crowd.
Our wedding venue was set at a barn in the Catskills with 241 guests; all of which (young and old) refused to leave the dance floor. A month has gone by since our wedding, and when we encounter these guests, the topic of conversation is seldom a "Congratulations! You both looked great, the ceremony was beautiful" but rather, a "Wow! That band was unbelievable. We had an amazing time dancing. What was their name?? I need to see them again." To which we respond, "They play regularly at the Pig & Whistle on 3rd. Join us, as we will be seeing them again soon."
- Moira & Pete
Jeremy B
5.0
11/10/2019
We can't thank Waylan and The Last Nites enough for putting on one heck of a p[performance for our wedding day. From the music walking for the ceremony to keeping the dance floor absolutely packed all night long, they brought the energy. Waylan was a pleasure to work with and we had seen them play a few times at Pig N Whistle in NYC and knew this was the band we wanted for our wedding! It was such an easy choice. They worked with us with our song choices and made the whole day memorable. We would highly recommend they to anyone looking for a fun, band with an amazing horns section as well. Our guests are still talking about how much they danced the night away weeks later.
Greg M
5.0
11/01/2019
I love The Last Nites! My wife and I were looking for something a little more fun and memorable than the traditional Motown/Top 40 wedding band. We found The Last Nites on The Knot, saw them play at The Pig N Whistle in NYC and knew right away that we wanted them for our wedding. (How many bands can play Counting Crows and Neutral Milk Hotel on top of all of the wedding staples?) Waylan was a blast to work with; he had some great ideas for songs (they know a lot) and was very accommodating with our set list. He also arranged a beautiful rendition of The Magnetic Fields' "The Book of Love" for our first dance with only a week's notice. Everyone commented on how good they were after the reception, and the venue manager even told me that they wanted to add them to their preferred band list because they were so much fun. I might be biased here but The Last Nights were hands down the best wedding band I've ever seen. They brand themselves as the wedding band for music lovers, and they do not disappoint. And yes they do an awesome rendition of "Shout."
Lesley J
5.0
7/01/2019
Waylan and the Last Nites were so amazing to work with, start to finish. We received so many compliments from all our guests and our wedding would not have been the same if we went with a different band. They were extremely professional and SO GOOD!
Ali Z
5.0
3/27/2019
My husband and I had the Last Nites perform for our wedding and could not have been happier!!! During our wedding planning, getting an excellent wedding band was definitely our #1 priority. We saw Last Nites perform at a bar before we chose them and were so impressed by their talent, song choices, and amazing energy. They definitely carried that over to our wedding day as well. Every person was dancing for the majority of the night, they sounded fantastic, and so many of our guests complimented us on the band choice. We really do believe that the Last Nites and their amazing performance turned our wedding into an incredibly memorable night for our guests.
They also did a fantastic job playing an acoustic set for our ceremony. Our bus was late which delayed our start and Waylan ended up playing for the guests that were there for an extra 45 minutes without any hassle. They were really just a total pleasure to deal with every step of the way.
P.S. This was the first wedding we've been to where the guests chanted for an encore and the band delivered!
Ilana P
5.0
3/14/2019
Having The Last Nites as our band was the best decision we made for our wedding! Throughout the planning process Waylan was extremely responsive, kind and helpful as we finalized our music decisions. The Last Nites has a great selection of music with a mix of rock, pop, 80s and some classics. Their list has a lot more fun and different songs than most wedding bands, which we loved. On the night of the wedding, they sounded amazing, and people were dancing all night. The band was willing to learn a few songs for us, and even did an AMAZING rendition of the hora sung in Hebrew (it was the absolute highlight of the wedding and lasted a while!) Of all the elements of our wedding, we have gotten the most positive feedback of The Last Nites. We loved them and recommend to all!
B R
5.0
2/13/2019
The Last Nites are by far the best cover band we have ever seen, and we were lucky enough to have them play at our wedding.
They knew exactly how to keep the party going - the dance floor was never empty. Their repertoire appealed to every guest, no matter the age. And they even learned several songs for us to make the day even more special.
If you need music during your ceremony or cocktail hour, they have that covered too.
You will not be disappointed. One of the first comments we get when talking with friends and relatives after the wedding was just how great the band was.
T J
5.0
2/12/2019
While planning our wedding, I was quite happy to let my wife make just about every decision except for one: I insisted we have a live band, and that band had to have a horn section! Lucky for me, a friend referred me to the Last Nites.
I am not an easy audience when it comes to music. I love music. I listen to it constantly, I play a few instruments and write my own (bad) music. And like most music nuts, I have strong opinions and selective taste. But when we went to see one of their gigs, we knew less than two songs into their set that we'd found our band. The choice was easy.
Waylan was friendly, flexible, and professional. It was easy making arrangements, and I had a LOT of questions and requests. We asked the band to learn an obscure song--no problem. I asked if I could sit in with the band and play drums on a couple of songs--also no problem.
Musically, they are all extremely talented. Both singers are great, and they harmonize really well. Waylan is a chameleon who can play any genre comfortably. Rachel has incredible vocal range, and her voice reminded us a lot of Lady Gaga. The rhythm section is super tight, and I couldn't take my eyes off of Jeff playing his fretless bass. The horn section is super talented, and they work overtime! Without a second guitar player or keyboard player, the horns fill in a lot of parts that would usually be played by other instruments. And I think this might be their secret sauce. It adds SO much having the horns playing throughout entire songs. It makes for really full, energetic, and fascinating arrangements!
Considering I'm in my mid-40's and most of our friends are in their mid-30's (and up), we didn't expect a ton of dancing at our wedding. But the Last Nites turned the entire reception into an awesome dance party! I saw folks dance who I'd NEVER seen dance before. It was infectious! The wait staff didn't know what to do because people weren't sitting long enough to eat their food. And the dancing started right away. A favorite quote from the night was: "I've never seen so many people dancing during the salad course of the meal!"
If you love music, if you love to dance, and if you want a truly impressive party band, the Last Nites are an outstanding choice. And if you need proof, here's the short version of our wedding video--it's cued up to where the dance party starts. You'll see right away how much fun everyone had:
https://youtu.be/YR9boRhWofQ?t=3m37s
***WARNING: video contains lots of white people dancing poorly.***
Melody B
5.0
1/23/2019
I can’t say enough about this incredible band. My husband and I are both musicians and the music at our wedding was incredibly important to both of us, but something he totally prided himself on. There are so many wedding bands out there, and once you’ve heard about 5 you’ve heard them all. He very nearly had a mental breakdown over this, until we found The Last Nites and their incredible song list. We wanted something fun, lively, individual, versatile, and just plain awesome. It was a big ask. The Last Nites not only delivered on all of those things, they totally helped make our wedding so insanely fun and so unique to us. The band travelled (a long way) upstate for our day, which was amazing. They arranged their own version of “come rain or come shine” for our first dance (including an awesome tempo change) that was just so special. My side of the wedding are Australian, so the band also did a cover of an Australian classic rock song that had all the Australians on the dance floor immediately (and all the Americans wondering what on earth was happening). We were up dancing as soon as they started playing, they really managed the energy in the room so amazingly. Honestly, the hardest part of the day was tearing ourselves away from the dance floor to go and have some sunset photos taken! These guys just get it. If you care about your band, stop looking immediately and book them! Thanks so much to Waylan and the whole band, you totally made our day and we’ll be coming to see you play in NY whenever we can!
Marilyn B
5.0
8/20/2018
Both the wife and I are musicians and also huge music snobs. Searching for the wedding band, I had scoured virtually the whole earth to find a band that was talented but wasn't just going to sound like I hit play on a CD-player loaded with a wedding mix and I was beside myself with how hard it was to do that. I think my wife said something along the lines of "I've never seen you so discouraged in your whole life. I almost had to hide your shoelaces."
Then I found the Last Nites and my faith in humanity was restored. These guys are talented and can play all of the crowd-pleasing hits, but they do it in a way that makes it sound incredibly fresh, with an original sound, and are full of energy and excitement. They're not just some studio musicians going through the motions for some side money; they truly love what they do and you can tell from the first note they play.
They learned a really hard song for our first dance and took such a cool take on it. They learned an Australian hit for us to get the Aussies in the crowd dancing and played it perfectly. They kept everyone on their feet -- from six-year olds to sixty-five year olds, I mean EVERYONE -- the whole night.
I really can't thank them enough. The wedding band is probably the most important part of the wedding, maybe slightly behind your choice of the bride/groom (jk), so don't f__ it up by choosing a yawn-inducing, dime-a-dozen band that sounds like they've come off the same factory floor. Get the Last Nites! They rock!!
Matt S
5.0
8/13/2018
Waylan and The Last Nites had our wedding rocking from start to finish. Their song lists and choices were refreshing, the farthest thing from cliché, and had our guests coming up to us throughout the night commenting on how great they were musically and regarding the song choices.
They learned 3 THREE! songs for us for our first dance, and the 2 first dances with Mother/Son, Father/Daughter.
They are super friendly, have a great look, and bring very positive energy to your affair. After shopping around for lower end bands and comparing them to the higher end of the spectrum on cost, we found them to be a great value.
Check out their song list and see them perform. If you want your wedding to sound awesome and not the same boring garbage that people play at every wedding you've ever been to, this is your band.
Michele R
5.0
8/04/2018
Stop your search now and book The Last Nites! We were married in May 2018 and chose The Last Nites as our wedding band. After months of online research, corny promo videos and live viewings, we were so relieved to find a wedding band that played good music to get a party going. Our dance floor was packed the whole night and we are still hearing from our guests on how much they loved our band. They made the party and kept it going until the very end. Our guests were essentially kicked off the dance floor at the end of the night! The band also provided a microphone for us to use for the ceremony and also played some nice acoustic before and at the beginning of the ceremony as well. I'd also highlight that they had no issues whatsoever being comfortable and playing in a venue that was unique (we got married in a brewery!) and which didn't have the biggest space for a band to set up (they have a lot of practice of that from playing at bars in NYC).
The band leader, Waylan, was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process and was so easy going - I don't think he said "no" to us even once. The Last Nites traveled from NYC to our venue in Princeton, NJ. Even with some travel fees surely baked into the total cost, they were very reasonably priced compared to many other quotes we had received.
We're really hoping one of our friends ends up booking them for their wedding too so we can see them play again!
Patrick F
5.0
10/27/2017
What can I say, the Last Nites were everything we hoped for in our band. We selected them after viewing dozens of bands on YouTube and then interviewing folks from a handful of bands, and they stood out among the crowd with their energy and breadth of sound. Waylan was an absolute pleasure to work with when planning, responsive and accommodating. And on the big day, they exceeded our high expectations: almost every guest we talked to said, "Great band!" Did I mention that the band improvised a live medley of Killers songs? Real talent. Highly recommended.
Rachel V
5.0
10/17/2017
BOOK THE LAST NITES NOW.
Finding the right fit when it came to a band for our wedding proved to be SUPER STRESSFUL. My fiancé and I reached out to at least 30 bands - most seemed too formulaic, too predictable. Then, we came across The Last Nites and decided to go see them play at a bar on the Upper East Side.
BOY WERE WE GLAD WE DID. We wanted our wedding, above all else, to be a HUGE party. We wanted guests to feel like they were out on the town having the time of their lives. We achieved all of that because of The Last Nites. The band is high energy, delivered hit after hit after hit, and kept everyone on the dance floor ALL NIGHT. I've never seen such a packed dance floor - I danced so hard that I had pit stains by the end of their set.
Did I mention Waylan and Rachel have two of the best voices I've ever heard? If you don't believe me, watch some of the band's videos and compare that against what other bands have to offer. There's no comparison. My guests are still raving about the performances. And they have HORNS!
Leading up to the big event, Waylan was totally on top of things. He always left us feeling that he had complete control over the event, and he really paced things well the night of the wedding. He's responsive, he's organized, and he's super chill. He didn't miss a beat and carried out all of our requests seamlessly.
I wish I could get married all over again just to have one more dance with The Last Nites.
Susan S
5.0
9/05/2017
The Last Nites started playing at my daughter's wedding before a single person entered the reception and the dance floor was filled all night long. I'm still aching from dancing from 8pm to midnight.
The songs were great, the sound was full and they made the occasion. When guests how much the band cost, it was always 2.5 times their actual fee. BOOK THIS BAND! They are an incredible value for the service they provide.
Samantha M
5.0
7/03/2017
The Last Nites were the highlight of our wedding night!! We saw The Last Nites play at a wedding a couple of years ago and knew we wanted them at ours. We were so happy to hear they would travel to Connecticut to play. Waylan was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We didn't have to worry about anything on the day of. Waylan worked with our venue to set everything up and it went smoothly. Our guests appreciated having live music at our wedding. We have received so many compliments from family and friends saying it was the best music they have heard at a wedding. My uncle wrote our wedding song for our first dance and the band learned the parts ahead of time and played along with him. The band also let me jump in on drum set for one song and it was SO fun to play with them! The dance floor was packed the entire night. Even guests who never dance were even up dancing and singing along. Every set was perfect! We highly recommend The Last Nites!
Betsy S
5.0
5/29/2017
Booking the Last Nites was one of the best decisions we made in regards to our wedding reception. Our guests are still talking about how great they were :) Not only did they put on an amazing show that kept the dance floor full throughout the evening, but they were professional and dedicated. They set the scene for the exact party that we were hoping for!! We'd book them again in a heartbeat!
Jacob M
5.0
4/01/2017
The Last Nites were simply fantastic. Our wedding was sooo much fun and it was largely due to the Last Nites...their song list was great and they made sure to tailor the night to what we wanted to hear and what people were enjoying. They bring a lot of sound and we liked that they were guitar driven rather than piano led...brought a different sound and was tons of fun.
Pam G
5.0
3/29/2017
The Last Nites are AMAZING. My husband and I live in NY and we had a chance to see the band perform at a bar in Manhattan before booking them to play our wedding in Philadelphia. They were great then, but they really blew us away at the wedding itself. The dancing never stopped once the band went on, they knew exactly what to play to keep the party going, and I still have friends and family commenting on how great they were. They were the perfect fit for our day and our non-traditional venue. Waylan was also excellent to work with leading up to the day too--communicative and happy to answer questions. I'd highly recommend The Last Nites to anyone looking for a great wedding band.
Liz B
5.0
3/28/2017
SIX STARS. These guys WERE the wedding. We're lucky enough to know the leader, Nate, outside his work with this awesome group, and he was such a dream to work with in the planning stages. They sounded good in every single song they played, and like some other reviewers mentioned, they know exactly how to read a crowd and play the perfect song every time. Also, during their set break, they let me play a Beyonce super cut on my iPhone and then came back and kept it all going with Crazy in Love. Obviously everyone went wild and I don't think a single person left the dance floor until the venue turned the lights up. They played two encores and I think my favorite moment of the night is them playing their last song, "Under Pressure", while my husband and I danced in a circle of literally all of our guests. That's the magic of an awesome band, and these guys have it! I can't say enough good things about them, and neither can our guests, who will not stop texting us with compliments.
chris m
5.0
3/28/2017
They absolutely crushed it. Every guest was up and dancing all night, not because the band came out and pulled people up or yelled "everyone get on the dance floor", but because they played great music and played the right songs at the right time. The band and the guests fed off one another, and by the end of the night, the entire wedding was chanting "one more song". It was electric and people didn't want to leave, but more importantly the guests really wanted to hear this band keep playing. Wish granted, they played one, and then a second encore, the place went crazy. I have been to 35 plus weddings and this was unlike anything I had ever seen.
With 100 other things that can go wrong at a wedding, they were the one thing I never had to think twice about. They took care of everything on their own, and the fact that they made the reception as fun and special as it was, was just gravy. The first thing we still hear from people is how great the band was. I would recommend The Last Nites to anyone and everyone, they will not disappoint.
Allison B
5.0
3/28/2017
I LOVE THIS BAND!!! The Last Nites were the icing on the cake to my wedding day. I never thought I would be able to find a band with the sort of repetoire they have. As a child of the 80's and young girl in the 90's, college in 2000's they have the perfect mix of all my favorite bands and songs to create the coolest wedding band vibe ever. They are the amazing sort of chameleon band that fits perfectly in the sort of bar I would want to go hang out in after work with friends for a great time to classing up a wedding with acoustic guitar at the ceremony (Waylan), some vocal jazz at cocktail hour, and classic dance tunes (complete with some of my favorite esoteric bands mixed in). They flawlessly translated our first dance request (Always by Erasure- hard to adapt from 80s synth to live band instruments with a difficult time signature) it sounded more romantic than the original version and kept everyone happy and dancing the whole night long. They did a great job with the Horah too! I'm so so happy to have made them part of our day.
Maureen M
5.0
3/27/2017
If I could give this band 100+ stars I would. They are incredibly talented and unique and brought such contagious energy to our wedding. Guests who said they never dance were up dancing to the music. Not only are The Last Nites amazingly talented, but they also have a wide range of songs. Their song list goes beyond what guests are used to hearing at weddings. They matched our eclectic taste perfectly and gave us the custom feel we wanted at our wedding. Waylan, the lead singer, also jumped in last minute to help problem solve with some a/v and tech issues. I can't say enough about this wonderful band and would recommend them for all weddings and any other event where you want great live music. HIGHLY recommended.
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