The Metropolitan Players

the easiest vendor to book! When COVID hit and we knew our wedding would change significantly, Erin worked with us to adjust our initial plan. I was apprehensive since we were only going to be 14 people and I thought having a band would be overpowering or out of place and I'm so glad the Metropolitan Players stuck with us! They made our wedding absolutely perfect! We weren't sure that we would be able to have dancing (turns out we did) and it was thanks to the Met Players that everyone had an absolute blast. Erin, Drew, and the entire band went out of their way to make it such a wonderful night; they're talented, enthusiastic, and genuinely want everyone to have a great time. I highly recommend The Met Players! 10/10

ted (it's all our guests can talk about, and us!), Erin is incredibly responsive, professional, accommodating, and just a great person! As you can imagine, having a wedding in 2020 proved to be challenging, but Erin was completely understanding, flexible, professional, and safe throughout the entire process. While Erin and Drew lead the team, the incredible talent that makes up the Met Players truly made our mini 2020 wedding so special. They learned and executed difficult songs that were so special to us. We wished we could have had our originally planned 250+ person wedding to share their talent with everyone! We can't recommend them more. If you are looking to throw a great party with a band that your guests won't stop talking about, look no further that the Met Players!

their capabilities behind the scenes. Erin and Drew are phenomenal as they guide you through the best package for your wedding and are there to help you pick the right songs for your special moments. The pandemic presented an array of challenges and Erin made herself available even after hours to talk through suggestions and solutions. I am so grateful for her professionalism, knowledge and patience. However, the hardest part of it all was choosing between the artists. They are all so amazing and truly gifted. Our performers made the night and we are still talking about how talented they were-in fact all our guests commented on how exceptional The Met Players were. And although we had to downsize from our original 9-piece band, the cocktail hour and reception never felt without. It was a pleasure working with Erin, Drew and the entire band and we highly recommend them. Thank you again for making our night truly magical!

th us to celebrate from our original guest list of 230 people down to 60 people. We changed everything on them one month out and they were so responsive and accommodating. We also were not sure how the day was going to play out (if there was going to be dancing, etc.) so we asked them to start small just a simple cocktail dinner style music and if it came down to people wanting to dance then they could go ahead with some upbeat/dancing style music. Well they read the room perfectly and pretty much immediately changed the cocktail style music to actual wedding music for dancing and it worked out great. We could not be happier with how the night turned out and how much fun we had despite changing all of our original plans. We cannot thank The Met Players enough for making the unique experience way less stressful and way more fun! We would 10/10 recommend them to anyone. Thanks Met Players for an awesome night celebrating!

e and helping us throughout each step. My aunt is a singer and we asked if she could sing our first dance song with the band and Met Players were SO accommodating and wonderful. Highly, highly recommend Met Players!!

contact and super responsive. Towards the wedding, they were 100% on top of it, and at the wedding - WOWZA! Our entire 350+ person wedding was on the dance floor the entire time! People are still telling us how awesome, enthusiastic, and into it The Met Players were. We couldn't be any more pleased with the band - we would highly recommend!

e at a personal concert. The Met Players were so organized and helped us customize the music choices to exactly what we wanted to hear. The musicians are extraordinarily talented and interacted with our crowd to keep the energy up the whole night. So many of my friends and family members plan to call them for their weddings because of how wonderful they were at ours. Having a great wedding band really makes or breaks your wedding and I would hands down recommend the Met Players as your best choice!

planning process. The passion for their work is evident – the Manager and Music Director, Erin and Drew, founded the band because they couldn’t find the perfect band for their own wedding. If the perfect band didn’t exist then, they certainly succeeded in creating it! We worked with Erin from our first inquiry through our wedding day. You will not find a better vendor manager out there! Erin is a very caring and thoughtful person and she’s extremely thorough and detail oriented. She made sure every aspect was exactly what we wanted and made us feel at ease every step of the way. The Met Players flawlessly handled all our music needs for our wedding day. They played at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and provided music suggestions for each part of the day based on our taste in music. This was super helpful, and we ended up picking some of Erin’s suggestions including one she recommended for our first dance! There was continuous music throughout the reception, which not all bands will guarantee. One of the best things about the Met Players is that they will learn any special song you want them to play. They knocked all our requests out of the park, and it made the music at our reception feel like it was personalized to us. They even let my brother sing a song with the band during my mother/daughter dance, which will be a moment I will never forget all thanks to the Met Players. In the months leading up to our wedding, Erin stayed in touch with us and coordinated the plan for the big day. We filled out a master sheet that included the logistical details including introductions and announcements the band would make as emcee, songs for our special dances, and song requests. This was extremely helpful because it ensured we wouldn’t miss any special moments throughout the night and reassured us we were in excellent hands on our big day. In addition to learning our favorite songs, we were also able to have a say in who would be singing in the band for our reception. The Met Players have a deep roster of about 20 talented vocalists, with 2 men and 2 women vocalists performing for any wedding. This gave us a lot of comfort that if someone in the band couldn’t make it because of an emergency, there would be someone else just as talented ready to fill in. While you can’t go wrong with anyone that works with the Met Players, it was another way they made us feel like we were able to personalize the music to our preferences. It’s been months since our wedding, and we are still getting rave reviews of the band from our friends and family. Some claim it was the most fun wedding they’ve been to, and we owe that all to the amazing musical performance that kept the dance floor rocking the entire night! Our guests literally moved the dance floor two feet because of the epic dance party that occurred. The Met Players exceeded our expectations and were part of some of our favorite memories from our wedding. We would love to see the Met Players again and will be sure to recommend them to any our friends that are planning to have a wedding in the tri state area. If you’re on the fence or think the Met Players are slightly out of your budget, do whatever you can do book them! You will not regret it.

en engaged yet but I knew when we got married that we wanted them at our wedding because we loved them so much. From the moment we contacted them, Erin was prompt, friendly, and always willing to answer all of our questions. Erin and her team were amazing to work with and if you are looking for a band for our wedding they are a MUST HAVE!!!! The METPLAYERS played our music in the church for our ceremony followed by cocktail hour and reception. MOST of our guests came up to us throughout the night and kept asking what band we had because they were so amazing... they played every song we asked for and sounded INCREDIBLE!!!! A lot of our friends and family are still talking about how great they were and how the dance floor was packed the entire night!!!!! I will definitely be referring friends and family to have the METPLAYERS at their wedding or ANY EVENT!!!! Thank you again for making our wedding UNFORGETTABLE!!!!!!

sion of September with personalized lyrics, the Met Players said yes without hesitation (and with tons of enthusiasm). To this day, our friends and family reminisce about our epic last song (Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen that the Met Players learned for our wedding) and our mother-daughter dance, where we sang Shania Twain. These moments would not have been possible without the Met Players' thoughtful attention-to-detail and dedication to making our wedding night an unforgettable, magical night.

great everything sounded. The band members are truly talented musicians who know how to keep a party going! Erin did a fantastic job not only during the wedding, but leading up to the day. We had a lot of special requests and a lot of opinions about music and she listened to everything we had to say and tailored the evening to be exactly how we envisioned it. The band also played very specific music (chosen by us) for our ceremony and they even collaborated with the groomsmen, who played trumpet with them after only a 5 minute rehearsal! Erin can make anything happen to make the couple happy on their special day! I cannot recommend this band enough and am SO happy they were able to be such a huge part of our special day.

ur tastes (while still keeping the dance floor groovin'!). They learned special requests for our first and parent dances, and absolutely knocked it out of the park with a 7 minute encore of "Tuesday's Gone" that got every couple out on the dance floor for a beautiful slow dance. They made our day so special, and were a total steal. Booking them was the best decision we made in our wedding planning journey!

es, number and type of instruments and number of vocalists. They have a wide range of music from which we created our playlist for the reception. We collaborated on timeline for the ceremony and the reception. They were 100% reliable, professional and pleasant to work with. They were flexible and fair in working with our budget. Their onsite coordinator was on top of every detail and the musicians were fabulous!!! Our guests from young to old were on the dance floor to the end of the reception and we received many unsolicited compliments from our guests about the band. My husband and I had a wonderful time dancing, and they made our first dance especially memorable. Everyone we worked with from the planning coordinator, onsite coordinator and musicians were professional, courteous and very enthusiastic about helping to make our wedding special.

y performed all of our ceremony requests while creating great ambiance. At the reception, the band totally killed it, doing excellent renditions of all our requests, and putting together a great playlist that had everyone in the room, regardless of age or musical preference, on their feet. The lead singer, Jeff, did great crowd work, and was instrumental in keeping the energy levels up later in the night. Working with Erin prior to the wedding to plan and organize all of our information and requests was a delight - every member of this band was a huge part of what made our wedding great, and I would recommend them to others considering them wholeheartedly.

rough to the end of our wedding night. They executed flawlessly and we received so many compliments from guests about how impressed they were with the band! Throughout reception, the Met Players read the room really well to play the perfect mix of songs (including a couple special requests they learned just for us) and nailed the timing throughout the night. We also loved the piano and bass duo that set the ambience at our ceremony and cocktail hour, and Met Players made the process of adding these musicians in as part of the package super easy. We researched and interviewed several bands while we were considering our options. We were immediately impressed when we spoke with Erin, the cofounder of Met Players. She is friendly, professional, and super responsive, while extremely detail oriented. We were a little lost when it came to selecting music for our ceremony and she provided incredibly helpful guidance and suggestions. She and Alex, the coordinator present on our wedding day, were a pleasure to work with every step of the way and were so organized that they completely eliminated any stress from this part of our planning process. Cannot recommend them more highly!!

hey would get everyone on their feet to dance, which was really important to us. We worked with Erin every step of the way and she was always available to answer our list of never ending questions and worked closely with us to create a very detailed wedding timeline to reflect our music choices, the entrance for our wedding party, speeches and more. We had a lot of questions and were indecisive about a handful of things - particularly timing, and she was patient and thoughtful, helped us from start to finish. When I arrived at the wedding venue to do our first look, the band was practicing and they sounded so good! I was so happy with the set up and knew they would make our night so special. During our ceremony, people were on the dancefloor, having the best time and we felt like TMP really heard us and played songs that were in line with our top choices, they played the best songs, interacted with guests - it was so much fun. We also had them play during our reception and cocktail hour and they set the perfect tone for the evening, the music was beautiful. We highly recommend TMP and they'll bring your vision to life!

ropolitan Players at my wedding. Erin was so easy to work with. From the early planning stages to the minute by minute itinerary, she understood everything we wanted and was able to make it happen. She was great at getting back to us at every email and phone call. Erin was on top of everything way in advance, which helped me stay relaxed through all the planning and the day of! The band’s song list already has so many hits, but they learned all of the new songs we requested. It was very important to us that we had tons of dance time and they made that happen no problem! Our guests are still talking about how great the band was. Everyone was dancing the entire night! The Metropolitan Players are professional and extremely talented Their songs sound just like the real ones! They are also very fun people who get the crowd up and excited! I can’t thank the Metropolitan Players enough for making our wedding the best day possible. I can’t wait to see them play again!

g, but one of the biggest differentiators for me was their service leading up to my wedding. First Erin, then Adrianne (who was actually onsite the day of) were so incredibly helpful, friendly, and patient, working with me to build the right schedule for the day, the types of songs I wanted, how to select the important first dance songs. I truly cannot recommend them enough :)

page and felt completely confident in her abilities. We used them for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music. The ceremony music was flawless and just beautifully done. They played a wonderful array of classic and contemporary songs that really nailed the vision we were going for. Cocktail hour was just magically with a musician playing an acoustic guitar. And they absolutely killed at our reception. They had all of our guest on the dance floor for literally the entire night, from their first song to the last. We even had guests getting up during their meals to slow dance to the intermission songs they were performing. Alex did an amazing job on day of coordination, everything went off without a hitch. This band is insanely talented and a ton of fun, hire them!

wanted the same band at our wedding. I couldn’t wait to celebrate on the dance floor with them. Many of our guests expressed how much they loved the band and how amazingly talented they were. We had so much fun dancing at our wedding! Everyone was dancing, even family who normally wouldn’t dance! Erin and her team were great to work with. They accommodated requests we made and had wonderful song suggestions to moments we were stuck on. We had a unique ceremony musical request and it turned out even better than I imagined! Erin was also the one who recommended the venue and photographer we ended up working with! She was a huge help! We are so thankful for all her expertise that led to the perfect wedding! Book them now!!

to go home. We are blown away by their performance and really can’t say enough. If you want nonstop dancing, partying and one hell of a party then this band is for you!!! Thank you for everything, we love you guys!!!!

nts , as well as letting us rank the female and male vocalists. We were able to attend a showcase night to sample the tunes, before we signed the contract where we could meet with Erin and Drew and several of the band members . And I can confirm that the big day could not have been any better. From the ceremony music which was a combination of pop hit instrumental and traditional classical to the cocktail hour background music to the amazing 10 piece band we had- Met Players made our day! They had all generations up and dancing and the dance floor full of positive vibes and energy up until the last song at Midnight. And I can tell you that they learned our 1st dance song - Love Someone by Lukas Graham - and It was just as good as the original. Everyone kept telling us how much they loved our band — We wish we could have a redo - It went by way too fast!

howcases so you can see them ahead of time and even pick out the singers you want. Their manager, Erin is so great to work with. Very responsive and thoughtful. Always willing to help in any way she can. So organized that you know you don't have to worry about anything. Book them now!

even more special through musical choices. My husband is a huge Jimmy Buffett fan (I know, I know) but The Met Players were able to learn some of his favorite songs and ALL the Parrotheads at our wedding were ecstatic! We first heard them at a friends' wedding before we were even talking about our own "Happily Ever After." We left our friends' wedding and said "We need to have this band at our wedding!" They were the first vendor we hired and would have literally changed the wedding date if they weren't available. They're worth it on so many levels!

to be honest, it was some of the best parts of wedding planning! She was always so welcoming, supportive and always had a solution or suggestion to any issue I was trying to navigate from trying to find a videographer last minute, how to handle entrances/intros with divorced parents, etc. As if that wasn’t enough, none of our crazy ideas or song choices were too far to suggest. They learned some of the most random songs that we just had to hear that day, which made our night every time they played one. Her and her team went ABOVE and beyond to make the day the most fun my husband and I have ever had.

lent and worked so well together! Everyone was dancing and singing the entire time. At the end of the night, our guest started chanting "one more, one more" because they were loving the band so much! What wedding has a legitimate encore?! In addition to the band being so incredible the day of our wedding, they were amazing leading up to the wedding. Erin and her team are extremely well-organized and know what it takes for a wedding to run smoothly. For example, they have a "wedding day" planning sheet that they have you fill out a few months before your big day. This was really helpful for us when thinking about specifics, such as entrance songs, order of events, etc. We also had multiple calls before the wedding and Erin even called our venue to check-in with them on logistics. Erin is so wonderful and we feel so thankful to have worked with her! Even our wedding coordinator told me that this is one of the best bands she has ever worked with! Another strength of the band is their ability to learn new songs. They sung a beautiful rendition of a Guys and Dolls song for my father-daughter dance. The Met Players are also VERY reasonably priced, especially for New York. There is absolutely nothing I could say that would be negative or even a critique. We strongly recommend the Met Players and know you will have the wedding of your dreams if you hire them!

guidance where you don’t. We did not spend hours with them sorting out the particulars, everything was efficient and useful. Ditto with Alex, our coordinator. During the Wedding: We received dozens of compliments all night about the band, and numerous couples who asked about their ability to do their weddings when the time came. I am a musician myself, as were many of our guests, and I can tell you that everyone in the band is extremely talented, the sound was mixed beautifully and at just the right volume to enjoy it, and I have rarely seen a wedding band read a crowd as well as the Metropolitan Players. They knew exactly when to speed it up, slow it down, change the type of tune, etc., and our dance floor was buzzing. The band’s performance was stellar – not taking attention away from the event or hogging the spotlight, but also comfortable occasionally walking into/interacting with the crowd at appropriate moments to drive the energy higher. They struck a balance that is no small feat to achieve, while sounding recording studio quality, at the right volume, at a completely fair price. If this band is not on your short list, you should check them out. Thanks for an amazing event, Metropolitan Players!

e on the dance floor the entire night. And that's exactly what happened! From cocktail hour to the first song of the night to the last song of the night, the Metropolitan Players sounded great and got everyone ready to party. Our friends and family could not stop dancing and telling us how great the band was. They had a great variety of songs, and were able to make the necessary tweaks to make our first dance exactly perfect. Planning with Erin was so easy, and it was clear how much she cared about making us happy. The vocalists, Bryan, Chris H and Hannah S were AMAZING and Kelsey is a SHOWSTOPPER. Chelsea was so wonderful at keeping everything running smoothly throughout the night, and even managing a few curve balls for us. We could not recommend the Metropolitan Players more, and we're going to have to start crashing weddings they are playing at so we can dance more! Thanks for making our night perfect!

nses at that. She was so easy to work with and made the planning process seamless and less stressful. She also was receptive to some last minute changes that we had to make days before the wedding. I cannot recommend this band highly enough. Many of our guests commented how great they were, and the dance floor was always full!

the entire wedding out on the dance floor, and because of the Met Players it happened! From the moment they started playing, our guests were out on the dance floor and never stopped. The energy they bring is contagious and they do an amazing job of reading the crowd. We provided a few requests, but other than that they had full reign (highly recommend letting them just do their thing). So many of our guests mentioned how amazing they were and that it was the best music they had ever experienced at a wedding! If I haven't sold you yet, Erin the Manager, is the absolute BEST to work with. She is so warm and caring and makes you feel like you are her top priority each and every time you speak. Not only did she help guide us through the process, but she also gave great recommendations on the overall timeline of the wedding. She does her absolute best to make any requests happen and went above and beyond to help make our first dance a reality (part of the song is in Swahili)!! You absolutely won't regret going with this band!

to Erin 6 weeks before hand because we couldn't stop listening to their videos online. She got everything in order for us in record time and without any issue. Despite the logistics involved with a band, Erin made it all incredibly seamless and stress free. She was hands down the easiest, most pleasant vendor to coordinate with (and thats not to say we didn't have other great ones). Pre-wedding, I appreciated how prompt, detail oriented, friendly and organized she was. She patiently addressed all of our questions and concerns about logistics, pricing, talent and songs. They even agreed to learn 10 new songs on short notice without batting an eye and backed our friend (complete with harmonies thanks to a day-of rehearsal Erin coordinated) when she sang for our first dance. They took all this in stride and made the logistics of it all very, very easy and stress free. We'd agreed that they would feel out the guests interest in dancing between courses and they did it perfectly. They were high energy all night and kept the dance floor packed, nailing every song, even the new ones they had learned. We had a few guests that are musicians and singers and they all remarked how talented the Met Players are -- the vocalists and musicians. We decided to add two horns which made it that much more amazing. My only regret is that my husband and I had to take sunset photos and we missed out on some amazing songs -- we literally told the photographer to stop our photo session so we could get back inside to dance with everyone. That and things were so crazy at the end of the night I didn't get to personally thank Erin and the band before we left. They were a huge reason it was so memorable for us and our guests!

extremely professional and is just amazing period. We used them for the ceremony (string quartet), cocktail hour (jazz trio), and the reception (8 piece band). All of our guests came up to us throughout everything complimenting the band left and right. My husband and I were thrilled and so were all of our guests! Thanks to the Metropolitan Players our wedding was incredible!! Book this band now!

Valli with me as the lead! They were all helpful, professional, and really made our day special! Could not recommend more!

st important part of the night and they did not disappoint. All of my guests young and old could not stop talking about how awesome the band was. A year has gone by and people still bring up The Met Players when we talk about our wedding!

oughout our venue and we received so many compliments from our guests on just how fantastic they were. Their voices matched all of the songs and their passion kept everyone on the dance floor. The Metropolitan Players made every second our wedding reception a dream come true! It’s hard to pick just one moment that stood out to us the most, but our cake cutting song was everything we dreamed of and more. We can’t thank Erin enough for making every detail personalized to us as a couple! Erin was in constant communication throughout the entire process. We thank Alex for running the music at our reception with ease, grace, and a whole lot of fun! And to all of the musicians that made our reception that place to be—we thank you for your dedication, talent, energy, and passion!

tention to detail is impeccable. Everyone knows how much goes into planning an event like a wedding reception, but in the end there’s probably nothing more important than a great band to make it a truly fun and memorable event. The Met Players were in fact great, excelling at the three most critical elements: Pacing, range and skills. Pacing, because it can’t be all party the whole time, they played the perfect background music during speeches and dinner service, then completely cut loose for the second half of the night. Range, as represented by their varied set list, which naturally had a lot for the bride & groom and their young friends, but also plenty for the attendees ‘of a certain age’ like the parents of the wedding party and all their 50+-something friends, who had tons of songs to recognize and to which they could dance. Thank goodness for Motown. Finally, and most importantly, the band had all the musical skills throughout to pull it off. The singing was diverse and outstanding, covering both male and female vocalists with tremendous variety (from Bruno Mars to Aretha and Whitney, to name only a few); the critical rhythm section was exceptional, the bass player in particular adroitly tackling multiple styles; and the rest of the band all added valuable parts, the keyboard and guitar taking nice breaks and filling out the sound, and the saxophone claiming maybe the highlight moment of the night, honking wildly from atop a stage monitor. They closed to a teeming, exuberant dance floor with “Livin’ On A Prayer” and “Don’t Stop Believin’”, plus an “encore” of “Shout”, as effective of a crowd-pleasing trifecta as we could think of. I only wish I had another wedding coming up to book them again!

hey were effusive about it. As soon as Met Players invited guests to the dance floor, it was packed—and stayed packed for the night. We could not have asked for a more lively or fun evening. Before booking, I reached out to their competitors (Hank Lane, etc.), but Met Players stood out. Their payment structure is clear, the band is top notch, and the service is phenomenal. Erin and her team and wonderful to work with. They are responsive and answer any and all questions you may have. During the months leading up to the wedding, I felt totally taken care of by Erin. She would check in about details and follow-up on anything she needed. Erin and Drew, the founders, have built this company on love—they want your wedding to be amazing and will do pretty much anything they can to make that happen. We had some unique requests for the ceremony and reception and Met Players nailed them. I wish I could relive the whole evening.

0% supported and confident in what The Metropolitan Players would bring: a phenomenal dance party. They were even able to coordinate with our friends and family who sang several songs, with the band as backup, throughout the night. Every single one of our guests is still in FULL SWOON about how magnificent these guys are. If you want your wedding to be full of nonstop incredible music created by the most talented and caring of musicians: look no further. The Metropolitan Players are The Best of the Best.

detailed timeline beforehand. The band was very accommodating and worked with us every step of the way and also learned all of our special request songs. On the day of, our day of point person Adriane was great. It was clear the band was on top of everything. They were extremely professional all around. The music was absolutely amazing. They were able to cover a wide range of different music genres from classic Italian to pop. All of our guests raved about how good the band was and even chanted “one more song” at the end of the night to keep the band going! We could not have been happier with the music, the band members, and the entire Metropolitan Players team. You guys are truly incredibly talented and we are so lucky to have had you play for our wedding reception. Thank you so much for a great night!

great vendor to work with, that it really put my mind at ease about what kind of performance we would get on the big day. I knew they would knock my socks off, but that is an understatement. The energy, enthusiasm, and quality is just so far above and beyond what I could ever hope for. You should hire them immediately - I can't recommend them enough!

edding day the most important aspect of the entire day. This band absolutely KILLED it. Their energy, their talent, and their pure joy and happiness SHINED. The voices of every single one of these band members is better than most famous artists singing live. My jaw was dropped hearing how perfect their voices were. Not only that, but the instrumentals were the best I've ever heard. They were jumping around having a great time interacting with my guests. At one point I turned and looked around the room and all 200 of my guests were out of their seats and on the dance floor having an amazing time. My wedding venue even told me the Metropolitan Players were the best band they have ever heard play there, which I was not surprised by at all because they are just simply the best. Erin, the band manager, was a dream to work with. She was SO sweet, bubbly and personable, extremely responsive and beyond professional. I put the music selections all into her hands and I could not have imagined the music being any better! All of my guests, young and old, LOVED the music. My guests are still talking about how amazing this band is and a few have inquired about booking them for their weddings as well :) I am so happy that I put my full trust into Erin and the band to blow it out of the water and they did just that and more. I could not have imagined the day going any more perfect than it did. Thank you to Erin and this incredibly talented group of people for being a part of our special day and making our dream wedding the most perfect day of our lives. You guys absolutely KILLED it!! We love you guys!! Gabrielle and Michael

Virginia but planning a wedding that would be in Connecticut, so it was basically impossible for us to make any wedding expos in that area, and as a result we had to do our searching online. And we did a lot of it. But when we came across the Met Players, it was a band we couldn’t get out of our minds, and now, looking back, we could not have found a more perfect band for our day. From them beginning, we were treated with respect and excitement. The Met players management staff (big shout-out to Erin!!!) was helpful, flexible (we had a complex intro that they absolutely nailed), reliable, and easy going. They answered our questions in a timely fashion and helped us along the way, but never overwhelmed us. We had ample opportunity to give input on what we wanted, and they did a great job of filling in the gaps. The day of the wedding we had nothing to worry about – the band was on time, ready to go, and put on a show that we continue to hear about from our friends and family. The MC for the night approached us when necessary, but rarely and had no trouble running things and coordinating with our venue’s staff and schedule. To say we didn’t even realize they were there is not at all meant to be an insult – they took care of us without us even having to think about it. As for music, the band nailed the set list, for which we gave them some guidance but trusted their judgement on the rest. And they did not disappoint. It was a perfect blend of old and new, funky and classy, bangers and slow dances, and always fun. It could not have been more perfect. One of my absolute favorite moments from the whole night was when they played our one “weird request” song that the band had to learn from scratch, Booty City by Black Joe Lewis – not only was it an amazing rendition, but the sax player absolutely crushed his solo, taking it out onto the dancefloor to play just for Lisa as the crowd circled around him. It was so fantastic. Our wedding song, “This Must be the Place” by the Talking Heads was also somewhat of an obscure one, but they did an amazing job nevertheless. The whole night was filled with non-stop energy, and the dance floor was never empty thanks to them. For anyone who read this whole rant, hopefully you got a sense of how truly wonderful the Met Players were for us and how thankful we were to have found them. Seriously cannot give them enough credit for making our reception the night that it was.

ago and I am still getting nonstop compliments about how amazing they are. My favorite thing about the Met players is that they played almost all of the songs that I requested which were fun "oldies" like Africa by Toto and lots of ABBA. My first dance song, the dance with my dad, and my husband's dance with his mom were so special and wonderful. I literally have nothing but amazing things to say about this band and wish I could go back and re-live the day just to dance with them again. Thank you thank you thank you! Also, Kelsey....you are a QUEEN. Your talent rocked the reception. Thank you to everyone and Erin, the manager! Unforgettable!

eddings they have been to and we have the Met Players to thank for that. Erin responded promptly to emails with kindness, enthusiasm, and PERSONAL responses. She truly made us feel like we weren't just a potential client but a friend who she really cared about. We were the first of our friends to get married so we came with LOTS of questions, and you name it, Erin helped. We attended many showcases that the Met Players hosted that were fantastic. We were able to confirm which band members we wanted, add songs to our playlist, and get SO excited for our big day. Erin was always eager to check in with us and we even had a phone conference with her and Drew to make sure that our special entrance plan of various MP3s was all set to run smoothly. In the days leading up to the wedding Erin was traveling abroad but still made sure I was at ease by giving me her cell phone number and telling me to reach out if need be, WHAT other vendor would do this?! The Met Players played the perfect mix of our requests and SO many songs right up our alley. The transition between songs and courses being served was so smooth. They even sung happy birthday to our niece! The dance floor was PACKED the entire night and some of the singers came on the dance floor at times! Towards the end right about when people may have felt tired, they played the BEST 90s mix of songs that amped up the energy like crazy and it was awesome. Highly recommend this!!!! Bottom line...BEST VENDOR EVER. In addition to being more than half the price than a lot of other bands out there, the Met Players are more than just a band, but a group of genuine, caring people who truly do everything they can to make your wedding day everything and more. Thank you Met Players!!

cocktail hour and reception. As a professional musician myself, I can’t help but be pretty picky, but I was smiling all night. The band’s musicianship and enthusiasm was out of this world. And with four singers, each singer sang the tunes that best suited them, rather than one singer doing everything. Our guests danced all night and were asking what clubs could they go see these guys play! I also appreciated that they brought their own sound person and coordinator to make sure everything ran smoothly. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

, knowledgeable, and friendly. They traveled to Buffalo, NY for us, and I saw them pull up to our venue just as I was waiting for my wife for our first look. We all exchanged an excited wave with each other, and it was in that moment I knew the night was going to be one we wouldn't soon forget. Our request and do not play lists were executed to a tee, and we couldn't have been happier with entrusting them to play our entrance and first dance songs. If you are looking for a wedding band that will not only rock your dance floor all night long, but also keep your guests raving about it for weeks to come...stop what you are doing and make sure they have your date available RIGHT NOW. Thank you guys again for your contribution to such an unforgettable night!

e contacted them. They gave us the opportunity to hear the band live in NYC and took our preferences into consideration when finding the best vocalists and instrumentalists for the day. Our wedding was two months ago and we are still receiving compliments from guests. Metropolitan Players provide exceptional service and we highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you again for making our wedding day so special and memorable!

d and I, but also our families. Erin, was fantastic from the moment I met her on the day of. I did not have a day of coordinator, but Erin stepped in to action and ensured that timing for the moment that I walked down the aisle was PERFECT! All through the reception the band was at an all time high and I was told by every guest that the band was just extraordinary. They even customized our entrance music to match the beginning of our song, Shut Up and Dance. We had people dancing all night long and in my opinion that makes the wedding!

emely professional and incredibly talented, easy to work with (quick to respond via email), and a ton of fun. Highly, highly recommend!

layers, we did just that. Our guests were absolutely blown away by how impressive the band was and we could not thank them enough! They performed at our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and we could not be more pleased. The music was incredible and the musicians were so much fun and interactive! The dance floor was packed the entire night. Our guests cannot stop raving about the band and numerous guests have inquired about hiring them and referring them to other couples for their wedding day. Erin was absolutely fantastic to work with leading up to the wedding and made the whole process so smooth and easy. All the band members are so talented and were so kind at our wedding. The Metropolitan Players absolutely made our wedding perfect and we would recommend them over and over again!! I can never thank Erin and her team enough!!

over! We are so happy that we splurged and booked the Met Players!

ut let me just say- it ended up being a great risk. Erin was a pleasure to work with and constantly put me at ease throughout the stressful process of wedding planning. She was so thorough, accommodating, professional, responsive, and so incredibly sweet. I cannot say enough great things. And the BAND! I mean, come on. They were FANTASTIC. People were out there all night dancing and singing along to their huge repertoire of music. All night, and still today, we keep having people tell us how awesome the band was- many times people even said it was the best band they've ever heard at a wedding. I am so pleased with our decision to have Metropolitan Players play for our wedding and could rave about them all day! We couldn't be happier!

requested, even songs that weren't on their song list. The music during our processional was beautiful - I nearly cried before I had even started walking! The songs during the reception were incredible. The entire band was playing and singing like it would be their last performance. Even the waitstaff at our venue couldn't resist dancing and singing along! Our dance floor was packed the entire evening. When the band took a break, one their singers performed the most stunning cover of Can't Help Falling in Love, and slow dancing to it is my favorite memory from our reception. By far the most disappointing part of the evening was when it all ended. A huge thank you to Erin who helped us every step of the way - she was quick to respond to our questions, very kind and supportive, and made us feel confident that everything would be taken care of. And a big thank you to Chelsea, who filled in for Erin the day of our wedding and made sure everything went smoothly. She was just incredible. Everything wildly exceeded our expectations. I regret that I didn't get to thank each band member individually. They all truly made our night. If you are looking for an insanely talented band that is professional and accommodating, that will take away all your anxieties and let you have the time of your life, then you don't have to look any further. The Met Players are amazing! I couldn't say enough to describe what a wonderful experience we had.

ys since to gush again over how incredible they were. We asked the band to play a specific version of our first dance song and they did so beautifully. They played the songs we requested flawlessly and also did a great job of reading the room and playing just what our guests wanted to hear. The dance floor was packed the entire time! I would be remiss not to mention Erin, who really was an angel throughout the entire planning process. Every communication we had with her made us feel confident and calm. She was so helpful in answering our many questions, making suggestions, and generally reassuring us that everything would go smoothly. I wish I had another event to plan just so I could party with the Met Players again! Do not pass up the opportunity to have them at your wedding or event!

hem live, but I could tell based from the video clips on their website that they would be our best option. We contacted Erin, one of the band's agents, and she quickly responded. Over the next few weeks, Erin answered all of our questions thoroughly via email. She provided all the info that we needed, and she even offered to meet with us at our venue in advance to make sure the band had enough space to set up. This meeting put our minds at ease. Our wedding reception took place on the second floor of The Metropolitan Building in Long Island City, NY. The band was flexible in that we were able to book them for a 4 hour reception only, and we were not obligated to book them for the ceremony and cocktail hour (although you have that option). We played all music before the reception from a laptop, and Erin and the band were kind enough to let us plug into their sound system to play iTunes up until the reception. They even let our officiant use their wireless microphone. The band was efficient and professional all night. They nailed every song. The setlist and pacing was fantastic. And in particular, they learned our first dance song, Misty by Ella Fitzgerald, and performed it FLAWLESSLY. The dance floor was full all night. Nobody wanted the reception to end. They even played two encores after everyone begged them to keep going. All anyone could talk about the next day was how good the band was. The Metropolitan Players were INCREDIBLE, and they were the best money we spent on our wedding, hands down. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their guests talk about their wedding for years.

include some surprise performances by the groom and the grooms father.

ed all of our silly questions. The day of, everything went exactly as planned. If you don't use the Metropolitan Players for your wedding you will be making a mistake! Our wedding would not have been the same without them!

ad found the perfect band. Erin is incredibly kind, generous, responsive, and accommodating and made the preparation process smooth and enjoyable; she was on top of everything and provided fantastic suggestions. The band also knocked it out of the park and our wedding reception wouldn't have been the same with anyone else. Each musician is incredibly talented and together they brought so much energy to the reception. Everyone was out on the dance floor before the main course was even served! We couldn’t have been happier seeing our friends and family smiling and dancing together all night. It's been over a month since our wedding, and our friends and family continue to reach out to express how amazing the band was. They truly were one of the highlights of our wedding. We cannot say enough good things about Erin, Drew, and everyone else in The Metropolitan Players. They are professional, fun, and talented, and were a pleasure to work with. Choosing The Metropolitan Players will be the best decision you make while planning your wedding. We wish we could go back and do it all over again!

cott and I reflect on our special day one year ago! Let me begin by saying: This band is INCREDIBLE. I had the luck of hearing them prior to our wedding: When Scott and I got engaged, my first thought was “We NEED to book the Met Players.” This band has it all: They’re a young, incredible group of talented, dedicated musicians who can sing and play ANYTHING. They can sound just like your favorite artists AND/OR put a new spin on some of your favorite hits to liven up the party, and really give their performance that live feel that makes wedding bands such a great option. We still have friends and guests telling us “Your wedding band was absolutely amazing!” The Met Players were a hit with every age group at our wedding and that is hard to come by. In addition, I am a professional musician and singer and so was about half of our guest list, and everyone agreed that their talent was off the charts. Not an off note all night. Let me also just talk about Erin Coles for a minute. Having known Erin for many years now, I can tell you that there is no one better to help you plan and manage the many events that will take place within the course of your wedding day. Erin (and her husband Drew) are two of the most professional, trustworthy people you’ll meet (with a great sense of humor to boot!) Erin was so communicative and responsive and made sure every detail was in place so that the introductions and order of the entire evening would go smoothly. Not one aspect was overlooked. This band is worth EVERY penny. If music and dancing and overall fun is important to you: Book this group. I’m serious. You won’t regret it. I am so thankful to Erin, Drew, and to the Met Players for making our special day the amazing party that is was. Xoxo, Katie

n, the vibe and TMP's help with keeping everything flowing was just incredible. All of our guests had nothing but great things to say about the band and we would highly recommend TMP's to anyone getting married. Erin was a pleasure to work with from day 1 and all of the songs we discussed in our meetings prior to the big day along with the vibe we were envisioning came to life. September 9th was the best day ever and TMP's were a huge part of it!

night so special!

ered and our requests were all granted. If you are looking for the perfect group of musicians for your event, you've found it. The Metropolitan Players have completely changed the standard of what a "wedding band" should be. From the moment the band started playing, it felt as though we were at our own private concert. Our guests could not wait to get on the dance floor. During dinner, we had a variety of acoustic performances which created a wonderful atmosphere for our first meal as husband and wife. Our first dance was incredible. We fell in love with the version of Feel My Love by Jenn on Youtube and asked if she could be one of the vocalists on our Wedding Day. Not only was she there to sing our song, but her voice is something I will never forget. That moment felt like it was created uniquely for us. Similarly, our mother/son dance and father/daughter dance were true musical experiences. The rest of the evening flowed from one song to the next, with a perfect balance of songs we requested and perfect selections by the band that got everyone dancing. I didn't want to leave the room, for fear I would miss a song! The collective talent of these musicians far exceeded any expectations. They truly feel the music they play and connect with the couple and the vibe of the guests. I hope that every person that performed at our wedding knows how much we appreciated the soundtrack they provided for the most perfect day. We would recommend The Metropolitan Players to anyone looking to have a personalized experience with incredible musicians and coordinators. Thank you just doesn't seem like enough to express our gratitude!

they were. They truly made our wedding a fairytale and we couldn't have pictured it without them.

eeks before our wedding so that the band introduced everyone correctly. All our guests raved about how great the music was with a mix of oldies and newer pop songs (our friend is still raving about their version of I Feel It Coming by the Weeknd). We had a Jewish wedding and they played a Hora compilation and other Jewish songs really well. All the band members were fun and entertaining and the singers were fantastic at getting the crowd going. We highly recommend them for any occasion.

e band leader was extremely flexible with any requests or changes. She was very responsive and reached out within 24 hours of my e-mails. Words cannot describe how smoothly the planning went with all of their support. The band is very personable when they perform! We highly recommend this band and we would take them again in a heartbeat!

e on our wedding night! We can't thank the band enough for everything!!!! From the start, communications were easy! Erin, co-founder and manager, was timely with all of her emails and offered so much guidance throughout the entire wedding planning process. Alex, our day of coordinator, was extremely professional and on top of her game! The transition from Erin to Alex was seamless and professional. We felt cared for and catered to which is the way it should be when you're hiring a wedding vendor. My husband and I are both in our 40's and do not listen to top 40 music. We also dislike overplayed radio music, cheesy love songs, etc. We wanted to make sure that the music catered to our taste, our guest's tastes, and got everyone out of their seats for lots of dancing. We explained this to the band and they got it - they got it so well that it showed up and shined out the night of our wedding. The Met Players played a wide variety of music - exactly the type of music that we had requested. It was clear that they had studied our requests from their comprehensive song list and spent quality time practicing our requests that were not on their song list. Every song sounded like the original or better. The sound was in exceptional tune (again, we are REALLY picky with music and can't stand 'pitchy' vocals...there was NONE of that) . I personally LOVED how they played the father/daughter dance ...it was not on their song list and they nailed it! All of the musicians are extremely talented and work so well together. Having them come out on the dance floor for some of the numbers also made for a very fun night! They showed up to our venue many hours ahead of time to set up and practice - this was very reassuring and from what I hear, not typical of most wedding bands. We've received an abundance of compliments from guests of all ages about the music - they had a blast dancing the entire night! My husband even asked the other day if the Met Players play at concert venues.... honestly, we would much rather go see a live performance by the Met Players than many of the band we have seen lately (local and well-known artists!). We also hired the Met Players for our ceremony music. The harpist was lovely and provided the perfect music (song choice, sound quality, and volume) as guests arrived, the processional, and the recessional. Lastly, having incredible music was my top request for my wedding day. I was determined to find a band with incredible sound, style and professionalism. It took me a little time to find the Met Players but I'm SO glad that I kept looking for the perfect fit. We reviewed a lot of other bands before making our decision and I would hire The Met Players all over again if I could. Everything I have to say about the Met Players is positive and they fully deserve a giant shout out to the world about just how incredible they are!

rray of voices from the lead singers. Every guest, young and old, was on the dance floor. We have received so many compliments about how wonderful The Metropolitan Players were! Erin and Chelsea were great to work with and we felt like everything was coordinated seamlessly. Their organization and efficiency made this part of wedding planning stress-free! We would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to dance the night away at their wedding. An amazing band makes for an amazing wedding, and The Metropolitan Players did not disappoint!

type of music we wanted, and the band's selection of songs had our guests dancing all night. The band's four singers were fantastic. The band even allowed our friend to sing our two opening songs, which was incredibly special. Our guests are still talking about the band two months later! Not only was the performance top-notch, but working with Erin, the band manager, for months leading up to our wedding was a wonderful experience. Erin was always available to answer any questions and provide information. She was quick to respond, knowledgeable, flexible and friendly. I would highly recommend the Metropolitan Players - I can't imagine having a better experience.

nd how unbelievably amazing they were! Coordinating with the band manager, Erin, was an absolute pleasure! Erin is so extremely kind, knowledgeable, and helpful and made choosing songs so easy. The Met Players covered a wide range of songs and were so enthusiastic and energetic the whole night. Hiring the Met Players will definitely be the best wedding planning decision you could make!!

m ceremony to reception (people are still going on, weeks after the event, about how great our band was). I would recommend this band to anyone who wants their wedding day to be one for the record books!

e this phenomenal band to thank for that. They created a welcoming and exciting atmosphere from the very start of the reception that had guests of all ages on the dance floor. We've been receiving messages all week from our family and friends commenting on the live music and how everyone was up dancing and having an amazing time. They felt like they were at a concert and didn't want the night to end! From classics by Whitney Houston to current radio hits to a boy band medley (I love *NSYNC and got to relive "Bye, Bye, Bye" bringing me back to my teenage years) to the Hora, these musicians performed it all and had people singing, dancing and enjoying themselves into the early morning hours. Our guests requested "one more song" not once but twice and probably would've continued to beg for more time with the Met Players if we could but unfortunately the night had to come to an end eventually. I cannot say enough great things about this band and how they interacted with my husband, our guests and myself. Erin, the band leader, is truly one-of-a-kind and so incredibly easy to work with. From the beginning, I felt like she truly cared about me and making my wedding dream come true. Not only is she a true professional but she is so kind and extremely organized, sending a Master Wedding Day Sheet with all essential information far in advance. She is also willing to go above and beyond. I witnessed that on several occasions. I had a vision of having my bridal party entering as a group (as opposed to the common couple dances) and while we couldn't get our group of girls and guys to get together prior to the big day to practice, Erin was eager to send me suggestions, YouTube videos and even jump on a call with me just to figure out what would make me most content with the Bridal Party Entrance. Her support during my wedding planning was invaluable; I was so excited to meet Erin and the band in person. When we met, she was just as accommodating and made sure to do a practice run with the Bridal Party, if needed. Brides and grooms, if you are looking for a band with extreme talent who will have you and your guests on the dance floor enjoying the greatest night of your lives, look no further. This band is everything (and more). We will always remember this night and are so thankful to The Met Players for the way they performed, interacted with our guests and were the true definition of class, style and talent. I already told Erin and the band that I am hopeful to experience another event with them in the near future. Simply put, they are amazing and we are so fortunate to have had them share in the joy of our wedding day. Thank you, Met Players, we adore you!