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"Feel The Pulse, Feel The Difference"
Based in Boston, MA, The Pulse of Boston is a high-energy wedding band specializing in unforgettable live music performances. These versatile and talented musicians strive to provide a custom entertainment experience that will take your unique event to the next level.
The Pulse of Boston has years of experience performing together. They've performed at venues of all sizes and styles throughout the Boston area and are comfortable adapting their sound to suit any event. Whether you're looking for an intimate, romantic performance or something that gets all your guests out on the dance floor, they can do it all.
The Pulse of Boston strives to provide a personalized entertainment experience. You can help create the perfect set by selecting your favorites from their extensive song list. They can perform songs from many genres, including classic rock, pop, hip-hop, rap, R&B, country, and more. They are happy to learn new songs to ensure you love every moment of their performance.
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Instruments
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Organ
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Reception
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The Pulse of Boston is highly recommended for weddings, with reviewers praising their professionalism, high energy performances, and ability to keep guests dancing all night. The band's members are described as talented and fun, exceeding expectations by learning specific songs and maintaining a packed dance floor. Clients appreciated the band's responsiveness during booking and their flawless performance on the wedding day, making the experience stress-free and unforgettable. Overall, guests continue to rave about the band's outstanding performance, making them a top choice for a lively wedding reception.- Top reviews
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We just had PoB for our wedding and they kept everyone on the dance floor all night! We couldn’t have asked for a better band to play at our celebration. They were not only professional but amazing to work. Paul and his team were so responsive and accommodated all of our requests. If you’re looking for live music I would highly suggest booking them for your wedding (or any any event for that matter)
It took me a year to write this review, but guests from my wedding are still talking about the Pulse of Boston! After they came up in another conversation, I had to finally sit down and write the rave review they deserve! They kept the dance floor full all night long and many of my guests did not want the night to end! I can't thank them enough for their professionalism, high energy, and the overall wonderful experience they provided for both us and our guests the whole night! I highly recommend them booking them for your wedding or event!
The Pulse of Boston was INCREDIBLE at my wedding in June! They went above and beyond expectations. We wanted a band that kept everyone on the dance floor and they did just that! Each member was insanely talented and fun! I’d highly recommend this band if you want good energy, talented musicians and to have a great time! Worth every penny!
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We hired the Pulse of Boston to play our wedding on Lake Winnipesauke and they were amazing! We still hear rave reviews about the band from people who live around the lake. Such a fun group who made for a night we will never forget.
We were on the fence in deciding whether to hire a band or DJ. A friend told me they saw The Pulse of Boston perform at a corporate event and they were incredible. Without anymore hesitation I called the band leader Paul Hogu and booked them for my wedding. That was the best decision I ever made. The Pulse of Boston exceeded my expeditions. My wife and I requested all up tempo dance music. The guests were dancing all night long! One of the singers sang “Proud Mary”. It was the best rendention of the song I’ve ever heard! 100 hundred stars for this band. I highly recommend them for your wedding or any event if you want the dance floor packed all night.
If you want an awesome wedding reception with a live band I strongly recommend this band. We searched for a couple of months for a band that we felt would meet our expectations and The Pulse Of Boston exceeded them. They kept our guests on the dance floor all evening! They were highly professional, personable, and just plain fun. Our friends are still talking about how much they enjoyed the band. - Mrya J.
The Pulse of Boston was an absolutely show-stopping band. I cannot stress enough how wonderful they were, my family is still talking about the band a month later. They learned or knew all of our first dance songs and even learned "Come on Eileen" (my mom's name) for us, and that was so special to me and my family. The dance floor was packed all night and was dubbed "the highest energy wedding ever" by our friends. Thank you so much Paul and the band, truly an incredible night.
This band is amazing! They made the booking process so easy and stress free. On the day of our wedding, they were flawless. We got so many compliments from our guests saying that the Pulse of Boston was outstanding and one of the best bands they have heard in a long time. Thank you so much to Paul and his band members for making our day so special!
In planning our wedding one of the first things we decided on was having a band. Weddings with a band are always more fun! One of the most important qualities was that the band would need to have high energy to keep up with guests on the dance floor all night. We did not want to start and stop the party for speeches and a seated dinner, so after our first dance the band would need to take over straight through to the end. We found The Pulse of Boston early-on in the process and [spoiler alert] THEY WERE AMAZING!!! They were the tremendous sound and high energy that we had hoped for, playing the classics, to R&B and funk, with some great Latin thrown in there. Paul and the band learned 3 songs at our request and they were played wonderfully. We asked for no slower songs because we didn't want to kill the mood, and even during their breaks they DJ'd awesome songs and kept the party rocking! Every one who was there commented on how great the band was, even the other vendors! A huge thanks goes out to Paul and The Pulse for helping us have the amazing day we had dreamed of.
One of the most important items in our wedding criteria was great music and band and the POB did not disappointment. Paul is a pleasure to work with and was very accommodating. Especially navigating wedding planning through a pandemic. Paul and his crew really made our wedding special and I highly recommend them. Thank you so much again!!
The Pulse played at our daughter's wedding reception this past weekend. They rocked the house!! We were so impressed by their choices of music from slow to fast to old and new. Their play list was incredible and there was not a single moment that the dance floor was empty. Paul and his crew were amazing and the vocalists were truly talented. I would highly recommend them again. I actually have given their contact information to two of our wedding guests for their upcoming weddings.
Wow! I can’t say enough about this group. They rocked!! Some of my guests didn’t even take the time to eat dinner because they wanted to get on the dance floor! The talent was incredible and had my guests moving all night. I can personally say I was very sore the next day from dancing so hard!
After a year and a half of covid craziness, this was the first big event that most of my guests have attended. And it was pretty obvious that a lot of us needed this. The Pulse went a above and beyond and everyone was able to let loose and dance their worries away.
I highly recommend! They played our ceremony and our reception and were very easy to communicate with. 10/10 without a doubt!
I don't know where to begin....
Every rave review of THE PULSE OF BOSTON tells the story.
This band made our wedding reception the most memorable, fun, bring people together joy fest we could have ever dreamed up. Our guests are still talking about how great the band was six months later.
They have energy! They can PLAY! They were dancing in the crowd! Voices were filled with heart and soul.
I feel so lucky we found them and I'd do it all over again. Thank you Paul and all the band members. That was really special.
Where do I even start? My now-husband and I saw The Pulse of Boston at a friend’s wedding last summer in Newport and instantly knew that we had to have them at our wedding a year later. We got all of the details from our friends and called Paul soon after we got home. From the moment we booked TPOB, it was a delight. Paul was always willing to chat if we needed to and he had us pumped up from start.
Last minute I asked Paul if he could set up a speaker for our ceremony music and it was not a problem (much like anything else I needed). They played all of the songs for the ceremony in the perfect order and for just the right amount of time (surprisingly, this was something that I was stressing about. But of course didn’t need to be).
Then came the reception. When I say that they killed it—THEY KILLED IT! I’m pretty sure that every single guest at our wedding was 1. On that dancefloor for every song they played and then 2. Told me how incredible the band was. Everyone LOVED THEM (and endlessly commented on each band members individual talent, let alone as a whole band). The energy that this band brings to a wedding is incomparable. They are SO into the music that their excitement bursts throughout the tent. We had so much fun and I can’t imagine having anyone else play at our wedding.
BOOK THEM NOW! You will thank me later.
Our reception was amazing, mostly due the band. This band surpassed all of our expectations, and then some. Our guests stayed on the dance floor and had more fun than I had seen in a long time. They covered all types of music from the 50's to the current songs younger people enjoy. I am definitely going to recommend The Pulse Of Boston to everyone I know and also for other functions, like our corporate party. Thank you Paul and the band for making our day very very special.
I would like to give kudos to The Pulse of Boston for making our wedding special. They learned all of the songs we wanted for our day and even surprised us with learning a few that we were going to put on Ipod because we did not think they had enough time to learn them which was very amazing. They had the older crowd on the dance floor and smoothly went into pumping it up for the younger crowd and they were a hit with everybody. My guests are still raving about the band. I would highly recommend them.
We were guests at a wedding this month and were absolutely amazed at the entertainment. This band is, by far, one of the best we have ever seen perform. They did it all. The song selection, energy, and fun way the band did their thing was nothing less than amazing. We spent the majority of the time on the dance floor and wished they could have played longer. EXCELLENT! We highly recommend this band to anyone planning live entertainment for their wedding reception.
Hands down The Pulse of Boston is the best, there is just no comparison. All of our guests raved...and continue to rave about the music and energy the band brought to the celebration.
This the best band we have seen and are definitely going to have them as the entertainment for our upcoming wedding. My fiancee is also a musician and he was totally pleased with them and immediately booked them. We would highly recommend The Pulse Of Boston to anyone looking for an all-around, professional, and versatile wedding band.
I have been looking for a really good band for our wedding since last Fall. A friend of mine told me they saw this band at a venue near Boston and suggested I check them out. Well, I did and we saw them last night. This band is exactly what I have been looking for. They play every kind of music and the singers are some of the best I have ever heard. There's energy, fun, a great sound, professionalism, and they will cater to you music needs. People were on the dance floor all night, and this is what I've been looking for; a great band that will have my guests dancing all night. I am glad I was referred to the band and I am looking forward to a memorable wedding reception. Thank you Pulse for making my choice so easy!
I found the Pulse of Boston online and watched several of their demo clips. My wife and I traded emails and had several calls with Paul leading up to the wedding day, but we never actually met in person until the day of. As you can imagine, not seeing the band perform in advance made us a little nervous, but we trusted Paul and all his experience. We also had to coordinate getting the band on the ferry, since our wedding was on Nantucket, which added a little extra logistical planning. Fast forward to the big day and everything went went great and the band was incredible. We really got lucky and I highly recommend the Pulse of Boston!
When we were looking for a band for our wedding, we needed one that was going to keep us moving all night! We had a "dancing crowd" and after reviewing and speaking with a lot of bands we selected The Pulse of Boston and they did not disappoint!
They provided a great set list that was designed for all age groups and covered all the hits! They brought a ton of energy and excitement to the evening. And they even learned 2 new songs for us that made the night special. They also emceed our event and did a great job getting everything together and rolling!
We highly recommended them!
We saw The Pulse of Boston at a friends wedding a few years ago and the second we got engaged we KNEW we had to have them. They were the first vendor we booked and from the second we reached out to their GM, Paul, they were the upmost professional. They made the whole process, including playing during our ceremony, so easy and special. Whenever we talk to our guest now it is the only thing they want to talk about. my only regret from my wedding is that we had to shut the venue down and they could have played another hour! We will just have to renew our vows, with them as the band, ASAP.
We had the Pulse of Boston play at our July 20th wedding. It was one of the hottest days of the year, but the band still had our guests dancing all night long! They learned all of the songs we requested in a short amount of time, and they were extremely professional throughout the planning process. I still have family and friends commenting about how amazing they were!
The Pulse of Boston was amazing. Every wedding guest said it was the best band they have ever heard at a wedding. They also played at my sisters wedding 10 years ago, and I remembered how great they were, so I hired them too! Paul is such a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend them enough!
What an amazing band! We had multiple people comment that it was the most fun they had had dancing at a wedding. They were easy to communicate with and professional throughout the night. They really made our party.
Our guests still talk about The Pulse of Boston, and have asked us to get married every year to go back to the party! It was important to us that guests of all ages were on the dance floor, and Pulse of Boston had the perfect mix of songs - to the point where the floor was shaking! Even the standard wallflowers got up and joined in. Never seen anything like it. Highly recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you
This band took my wedding to the next level! What you would expect from the band is to be able to stand and be entertained. But these guys put on a show! The entire time my party with dancing we could not take our eyes off of them. They are some seriously talented performers and musicians. I am an avid my music consumer and I have never seen people As talented or lively.
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you for having us.
This band took my wedding reception to another level. What you'd expect from a band is to be able to dance and be entertained, but these people put on a show! Most of the time we were dancing we couldn't take our eyes off of them. Very talented performers and musicians. It's not a party unless you have them there.
Hi Paul,
I didn't have a chance to chat with you and also thank you for the Pulse's incredible performance on Saturday night! We received so many compliments from our guests. You all were amazing. Thank you, thank you for making the evening so memorable.
Thank you again!
Caroline
Hi Paul,
I wanted to say thank you for all the band did on Saturday night to help make our wedding so special. We had an absolute blast! Many of our guests keep asking about the band, saying how great you guys were. And thank you for making the trip to RI.
If there is anything I can do in the future (a positive review on a website, etc) to help the band, please let me know.
Thanks again!
Best,
Kelly
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you very much, we enjoyed playing for you.
Hi Paul:
Heather and I would like to thank you and your band The Pulse of Boston for making our night a memorable occassion. We would like to thank you for your professionalism and for taking the time out to meet with us to plan our wedding. Everything from the first dance to the parent dance and last dance were executed to perfection. Your wide variety of songs were impeccable. You kept the people on the dance floor all night long. I will definately recommend you to my future colleagues that are getting married. The Pulse of Boston rocks.
Thank you again
Heather and John Nash
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you for hiring the Pulse of Boston John and Heather
We were planning on hiring a DJ for our special night, that is, until I we came across this event that featured The Pulse of Boston. They were spectacular, great energy, great voices, overall these musicians are so talented. On my wedding, I couldn't stop raving about them before we went on, they truly brought so much life to our special night, I will forever recommend The Pulse of Boston for any to anyone getting married.
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you for having us.
Planning for our wedding came pretty easy for us, the only piece of the puzzle that was missing was the band. Videos after videos, different recommendations, we refused to settle until we found the perfect band; after all it was a very important event.
I was invite by a colleague to a showcase, and I must say, we booked them right away.
The Pulse of Boston was the highlight of our night and than some. Our main objective was to have a perfect evening alongside family and friends listening to our favorite tunes from old to current, and they gave us what we asked for and more, I knew they were amazing, but even beyond that, these talented musicians brought such great energy that you have no choice but to stay on the dance floor!
If you want a great band, definitely hire The Pulse of Boston, I promise you will not regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you so much
When my fiancée and I were planning our wedding, we had three criteria: a great venue for family and friends, a great photog to capture the day, and most importantly, the most fun dance party of our lives. The Pulse delivered an absolutely amazing 4 hours of music and had our dance floor packed all night long with guests of all ages. They were super responsive to what songs really had us moving and even played extended versions of our favorite songs. They were everything I could have possibly wanted from a band, and absolutely blew our minds with the show they put on. Every single guest there told us what an incredible time they had dancing, and you truly can't put a price on that experience. Thank you so much to The Pulse for helping us have the very best weekend of our lives. Can we relive this every year??
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you.
These musicians are seriously talented! We shopped around so many Boston bands and they were by far the best. So much energy and stage presence. They brought the party and made my wedding a night to remember. I would pay money to see this band in a cruise or in Las Vegas...that's how good they are!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you very much. See you in Vegas!
Pulse of Boston performed at our wedding this past Saturday. They were perfect in every way. We couldn't have been happier. They were professional and their range of songs that they could perform was incredible. The dance floor was hopping all night long. All of our guest were raving about them. They were so dead on that you had to look to see that it was them and not a sound track playing. You will not be disappointed!!!!!!! Thank you Pulse of Boston!!!
We were recently married, and did a lot of research on wedding bands. We had also attended many of our friends weddings and learned a few tricks of the trade to help get the most out of our wedding band. We found that the new mostly unknown and inexperienced younger groups may have been a little cheaper in price, but we worried that they would not be able to really "deliver" (especially for our older guests) or wouldn't be together come time for our wedding. So we opted for experience. We went with THE PULSE OF BOSTON band. These guys were certainly "just what the doctor ordered". They turned out to be exactly what they advertised to be, and then some. Our guests were on the dance floor all night long and the special songs we requested were amazing!!!! They played everything from standards to all of the up-to-date hits. Our guests are STILL talking about it! Thanks to The Pulse Of Boston. You made our special day Very Special. - Danielle D. -
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2017
Thank you Danielle!
The Pulse of Boston came highly recommended by our good friend and wedding photographer. From the instant we reached out to the Pulse, they were responsive and professional. Besides setting, having fantastic music was our highest priority for our wedding, and we had very specific ideas about the playlist and performance style. Paul and the Pulse of Boston not only accommodated our every wish but hit it out of the park! They also played the music for our Vermont outdoor, lakeside ceremony, and from ceremony to reception, were organized and seamless in performance. Thanks to the Pulse, we still (2 years later) have people tell us that our wedding was the most fun they have ever attended, and we, as bride and groom, felt so relaxed and had a total blast at our own wedding, dancing the night away! We recommend the Pulse of Boston with the highest accolades and deepest gratitude for making our day remarkably fun.
This band was the "cherry on top". They did everything we asked of them and then some. Talk about going above and beyond? They did that! The talent and versatility The Pulse Of Boston possesses was way beyond what we expected. They kept the dance floor loaded and our guests are still talking bout them. I am glad that our video person made sure to videotape the band as they were a very important part of our special day. Thank you Pulse Of Boston for helping our wedding day one we will always remember.
When we were looking all around Mass. and New England for a live band for our wedding reception we came across The Pulse Of Boston. We were able to check them out at a live performance and our search ended right then and there. This band is by far the BEST! Any and everything we asked for they delivered. they learned a few songs for us and the entire reception was a blast. Our guests are still talking about them and we will definitely recommend them to any and everyone. This is the band you want for your reception! The Pulse Of Boston rocks!
Pulse of Boston puts on a spectacular performance that that will take your wedding celebration to an amazing place. You will be pulled aside by friends and relatives who, raising their voices to be heard over the intense energy level will scream into your ear, “where did you find these guys, this is the best band ever!”
The band’s intensity, energy and joy of performing transformed the room and drove an amazing party and celebration. Everyone we've heard from in the few weeks since the wedding is still raving about them, and the experience
We had first learned of them from friends who'd seen them at another wedding and said, “you have to check these guys out.”
And I have to do a full shout out to all the members of the band, including the singers, who were just so into it and were on a total vibe with everyone in the room. Just fantastic
Also, and very important, Paul is a truly great guy to work with, in every aspect. He cares about the music and most of all he cares about you, your guests and getting things right. He asks, he listens and he really pays attention to the details and what you're looking for, in everything from the playlist to the announcements and flow of the event.
Paul also arranged and provided a wonderful set for the cocktail hour - very cool, just the right fit for the acoustics and ambiance, definitely added a lot to that key part of the evening.
In sum, The Pulse blew us and the room away. You'd be making a really smart move to book them, they give you tremendous value for the money and most of all great joy and incredible memories - hope they are available for your date.
Thank you a thousand times over for a wonderful evening of music at my son Nathan's and his new bride Meaghan's wedding reception at the Mansion in August! You guys were awesome!! If you are ever in the DC area, we will be there to see you each and every time! We highly recommend The Pulse Of Boston. Again, thank you!
Having been to well over 20 weddings, and a fellow musician, we have seen all kinds of bands. Some good, some not so good. The Pulse Of Boston Band was clearly different and unique. The band exceeded all our expectations with their amazing sound, incredible range, and great attitude and energy. They play all genre of music under the sun and do it expertly. The talent is nothing short of phenomenal. We only wish we could do it all over again.
The Pulse Of Boston is the most fun, dynamic, entertaining band ever. We could barely get around to any tables to talk to people because everyone was dancing all night. I have never seen so many people up and dancing from beginning to end at a wedding. It was a blast. I only wish I had another occasion to hire them for.
I would just like to thank Paul and The Pulse of Boston for playing our wedding last June. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, from young to old absolutely loved this band. They had the perfect blend of classic soul and contemporary flavor that kept everyone dancing! Guest are still commenting on them 4 months later. Super tight, super talented and perfect for any wedding or other event that might require live entertainment. I absolutely, 100% recommend that YOU, yes you, get this band to play your wedding. Don't ask questions, don't hesitate, and don't worry, just book them and move on to your next planning assignment. There is a lot of time and stress that goes into planning a wedding, don't let picking a band add to it. Book The Pulse of Boston, you will be happy you did!
I can't thank The Pulse Of Boston enough for playing at our wedding. WOW, is all I can say! I am still speechless at the energy and vibe they created for our wedding guests. Our family and friends are STILL TALKING about you guys and how amazing you were! We want to go back to our wedding just so we can hear The Pulse Of Boston again! I can't recommend you enough to anyone who will listen. The Pulse Of Boston is THE BEST WEDDING BAND. Our photographer, the caterer and coordinator agree with us... Please feel free to use us as a reference for anyone thinking of hiring you. I can't say enough good things about your group, we love you guys!! Thank you again! -
I just wanted to thank you guys for making my wedding hands down the best night in my life! You guys are way beyond what I had expected, and I don't think my guests have ever danced so hard in their lives (I know that was true for me since my legs are still sore!) The Pulse Of Boston is absolutely amazing, and we appreciate you guys being a part of a night we will never forget. I am still hearing from my guests about how amazing The Pulse Of Boston was at our wedding and how it is the best band they have ever heard. My wedding had guests from 20 something to 60 something and there was not one person that was not dancing the entire night. The range of music played by the Pulse was fantastic and it really made the difference in making our night one that no one will ever forget! I am beyond ecstatic with The Pulse Of Boston! All I can say is book them for your wedding.
The Pulse of Boston is an unbelievable band, worth Every penny you spend on them. They had everyone on the dance floor all night long. They played for my ceremony, the cocktail hour and then for the dinner and dancing. Paul, who runs the band, is amazing and will work out every detail, song, and issues you may have. They have a classical, jazz and hot dancing background. They have both male and female singers which are excellent. Many people thought they were at a high end musical concert as they danced the night away. WOW is the only word that fully described this band!
Love love loved them! No one sat down the whole night! Easy to work with and so nice. Really great band!
BOOK THIS BAND. Are you doing it yet? Well, hurry! My mom thought we were nuts for getting a nine piece band. She thought it would be too loud and thought the money spent would not be worth it. Well, she ate her words and tol dus it was amazing. My friend said he went to eight weddings last yea radn our band was the best by far. The singers were amazing, my husband and I sang a first song instead of a first dance, the band learned the song. they also joined in as my husbands band got up and played a few songs. They truly know what they are doing and were worth ever single penny. We also got a piano player for the ceremony and cocktail hour included and he learned a song my dad wrote that i wanted to walk down the asile to.
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