The Smokin' Section

ance floor was filled literally all night because they structured their set so there were no breaks. Someone would take a break during a song and then play while the others rested, so there were no CDs to be had, it was fantastic. They performed some of the renditions the best we've heard ('Ordinary People' was just wonderful). They also learned some songs for us and did a great job with those as well - one of them was even better than the original! Their range was also excellent, from Frankie Valli to Lady Gaga (the boys were less enamored with Gaga, but that wasn't to do with the band!), and the list of songs to choose from makes you wish your wedding could last a couple of days. They were very accommodating in terms of members of our family playing and singing with the band (we have some drummers, and the bride and bridesmaids rocked Mustang Sally if I do say so myself!), and they were also great about keeping in touch during the planning. We had them for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and very glad that we did. I would highly recommend them - you're bound to have some great memories.

Section delivered. The entire wedding was out on the dance floor the whole time! Over a year later we're still getting questions about them. For a Jersey crowd their renditions of Bruce, Sinatra and Bon Jovi made the night.

nable and reasonable. We hired The Smokin' Section for our 10/10/10 wedding at Land's End in Sayville, NY, so Long Island brides shouldn't count them out just because they're traveling from New Jersey! They're happy to travel to eastern LI! We chose them because they play a wide range of American and Latin music. They provided music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception (and played everything from swing to cha cha cha, merengue, salsa, r&b, rock & roll, disco, contemporary dance music, and more). They learned our first dance song as well as the Spanish-language mother-son song it took us months to find (Aqui Estoy Yo by Pimpinela). Music was CONTINUOUS throughout the reception, they were dynamic and knew what to play and when to play it...the dance floor was PACKED throughout the reception...and they got everyone out there...from 9 months old to 90 years old!...We got SO MANY compliments...relatives that had performed in bands commented on the band's professionalism and talent...our photographer loved them, too, and has even since recommended them to brides! We HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend The Smokin' Section.

have been to about 20 weddings over the past 5 years and Smokin' Section is by far the best band we have heard.

ure our dream wedding became a reality. Months later our friends are still talking about how wonderful our band was and I am thrilled to recommend the Smokin Section to anyone!

expectations and the guests are still talking about it. We highly recommend them.

about as a bride. They played all our requests and got our guests dancing all night long! They also played SUCH a variety of music as we had requested... and sounded great singing anything from authentic Italian songs to Beyonce to Bruce Springsteen. I highly recommend them!

ionalism and assistance during the wedding planning process, to their AMAZING performance the day of our wedding. Many of our guests are still complementing the band, even now, 6 months after our wedding! We highly recommend the Smokin' Section'.

uested. Our guest were up on the floor the entire night!! Some of the guest even waited until the entire night was over to get the card to call them for an upcoming wedding / even. This band is highly recommended! Greg and Kelly would like to personally thank The Smokin' Section for making our day a memorable one!

. Everyone danced all night and so many guests commented on how great the band was.

he latin percussionist and a latin singer and boy did they sound good! The horn section adds so much to the live band feel. We auditioned many bands and the Smokin Section delivered more than most could have! We have received so many compliments and know people who used some of the best in NY like Hank Lane and the Smokin Section blew them away. Highly recommended.

t need to look any further. They have something to offer for all ages and will add a classy touch to your event. Very impressive and well worth it!!

d a band all the way (no offense DJ's, but most of you stink) and after sitting in on one of their rehearsals, with my husband who is a musician himself, we were left speechless. A highly talented group of professionals that left our guests begging for more. My husband and I wish there was another reason to hire them!

e band's manager was most accommodating throughout our planning process and the band did not disappoint the day of our wedding. Our friends and family were on the dance floor the entire night and everyone had a great time. I highly recommend this band and look forward to hearing them play again some time soon.

were very happy! They played a nice mix of music, and really kept people dancing throughout the evening. No one left early!

-they did everything that we asked perfectly (we had some special requests). Really great band--highly recommended!

ing), but our guests were sad for the music to end and could not stop talking about The Smokin' Section during the after party. Too bad the band couldn't fit in the hotel bar with us!!!

our wedding song (Ray LaMontagne). Also, knowing that we love Sam Cooke, we were surprised during dinner by a medley of Sam Cooke songs on the piano - one of my favorite parts of the wedding. The band is a 9 peice group with an impressive horn section. They have three vocalists so can do a great job with really any genre of music (Bruce, 80's, oldies, etc). And they were very patient with us when we delivered our rather extensive DO NOT play list! I often find myself trying to think up reasons to have another big party to we have an excuse to hire the band again - they were just amazing! It is definitely more expensive to hire a band than a dj, but in our opinion, it was worth every penny!

ork in perfectly and seamlessly with all the events we had planned for our cocktail hour and reception. They worked with us to personalize a two-song arrangement for our first dance. And Mike even did the best he could at the eleventh hour to listen to a specific rendition of our parent-dance song. All of our guests raved about the Smokin' Section at our wedding, and now even a year later, we continue to get compliments. Music was one of the most important elements to us when we were planning our wedding, and the Smokin' Section really came through and made our wedding the most beautiful day of our lives. We would give them more than 5 stars if we could. They were seriously the best!

osing a band, make sure you see them play live, don't go by dvd handouts or website footage. On the day of our wedding, the band really performed well. They learned a few songs for us for the dances, and really rocked the place with the last two songs of the night (that we had pre-selected). If you are looking for a great band, definitely consider Smokin Section!

lso, they offer live music during dinner. We went to their studio to hear them & basically hired them on the spot. I couldn't sit still in the studio, so I knew the dance floor at the wedding would be packed, and it was. Very pleasant to work with during the planning process, very accomodating. Can't say enough good things about the Smokin' Section. Would highly recommend. As we're running into friends & family after the wedding everyone continues to rave about the band. They definately helped us have a fantastic wedding

ith - we're musical people and had some crazy direction for our band - they more than took it in stride - they really enjoyed it! We want to throw another party just so we can hire them again.

ever forgot them so I wanted them at my own wedding.;They may be a little more pricey then other bands but they are worth it! Nine piece band--they are not your ordinary wedding band. Everyone loved them.