The Storytellers Band

Hire the Storytellers. It will absolutely make your wedding party a party. The energy, talent, intuitiveness and experience this band brings is truly one of a kind. They succeed in every element and across every genre. We wanted a big band wedding feel but had some very particular requests in removing some typical dancing songs and swapping in some 60s/70s and hip hop. Candance and the team curated a playlist that truly fit the bill. They did a little bit of everything and the dance floor was packed the entire night. We have visceral memories of specific songs throughout the night that still light us up just thinking about it. They conduct the vibe of the night which was always on point. They are amazing to work with in the lead up, organized, on top of every element. It feels so good to have a vendor check in and schedule planning calls to keep us organized and at ease during the planning process. I want to reiterate. This band is extremely talented, high energy and the best choice we made for our Brooklyn wedding.

We had the Storytellers at our wedding in NYC and they were INCREDIBLE! Everything from their sound, song choices and stage presence was perfect. Candace and the rest of the team were also extremely responsive and easy to work with throughout the whole process. Our guests haven't stopped raving about the performance. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a wedding band!

Storytellers NYC could not have been a better choice for our wedding! The dance floor was completely electric the entire night and no one stopped dancing until the end of the last song. Candace was extremely responsive and detail oriented throughout the entire planning process and was truly a delight to work with. We could not recommend this band enough for any event where you want the best live music experience. 10/10 recommend!

We booked the Storytellers Band during COVID solely based on reviews and videos. It was the BEST decision we made for our wedding and worth every penny! Candace was so easy to work with and answered any and all questions we had leading up the big day. The band was able to cover genres for all ages and tastes. Our guests danced the entire night and could not stop complementing the bands performance for weeks after the wedding. Everyone was pleasantly surprised they could dance between courses due to the bands brilliant day of schedule. We were blown away by the bands talent and ability to connect with every one of our guests. Do yourself a favor and ensure your wedding will be one the best your guests have attended by hiring Storytellers for your special day!

If you are searching for a wedding band, look no further and go with the Storytellers. After experiencing their impressive performance at a friend's wedding a few years ago, and numerous performances at local bars since, my husband and I knew this was the first and easiest decision to make when we started planning our wedding. Throughout the entire process, Candace was professional, organized, and clearly invested in ensuring that they were able to provide the atmosphere and vibe we wanted. Candace, Travis, and the entire band worked hard to meet our request for a specific entrance song- and no surprise, they nailed it! They had everyone out on the dance floor throughout our reception and months later, guests are still commenting on how much they loved The Storytellers. Everyone in the band is incredibly talented and we couldn't be happier that we worked with them.

The Storytellers were the highlight of our wedding night! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Candace, the band’s manager, was communicative and did an incredible job organizing, coordinating and preparing for our day. It was absolutely perfect. EVERYONE couldn’t get over how incredible the band was - it’s the first thing our guests commented on that night and to this day!

If you want your guests on the dance floor the entire time, this is the band for your wedding! Communication with The Storytellers Band is very easy (Candace is very organized)! Their energy and chemistry is off the charts! The day of our wedding we didn’t have to worry about a thing, the band had all the information, came on time and set up. They did an awesome job on our first dance song! Our guests are still raving to us on how amazing the band was!

We had the Storytellers at our wedding in September- talented musicians, with a HUGE song list. They did a great job matching the energy of the room throughout the dancing portion of our wedding. Overall, we were happy with our decision to book them!

Beyond amazing! The Storytellers are such a talented band who knows how to read a crowd and get the party going. My sister booked them for her wedding in 2019 and I knew I had to book them again for my wedding in 2022 - they were just as amazing as a few years ago. Leading up to the event, Candace was amazing in answering any questions we had and was flexible in problem solving any issues we had with logistics or our venue. We cannot thank them enough for making our day even more special and amazing. Book them - you will not regret it.

We hired the Storytellers to play at our wedding and wow, we were absolutely blown away! So many of our guests came up to us after the wedding and told us how amazing the band was. They brought high energy all night and did a fantastic job getting people up and on the dance floor. They know how to get a party going! They sounded amazing on every song they played and it was great working with them to make our playlist. They have a huge repertoire and offered to learn a few additional songs for special dances (first dance, parent dances). They also are excellent at reading the room and deciding on a good order to cater to the crowd. Our families and friends love to dance and party and all of them had a great time singing and dancing the entire night. The music is such a huge part of a wedding and we could not be happier with our choice to go with the Storytellers. They helped us turn the most special and loving day of our lives into the most fun as well!

We hired the Storytellers band to play at our wedding on June 25, 2022 at Full Moon Resort in the Catskills and they were ABSOLUTELY incredible throughout the entire experience. I heard over a dozen times from various guests that we had the best wedding band they'd ever heard. They were phenomenal. I'm going to break my review down into two parts: part 1 focusing on the experience of working with Storytellers leading up to the wedding, and part 2 focusing on the day of. Part 1: the lead-up. From the very first time we contacted Storytellers for an initial consultation, all the way up to the day before the wedding, they were extremely positive, responsive, and professional. They always responded to our emails promptly (often within the day), and their song lists and intake forms were super polished and easy and fun to fill out. These details made us feel like we were in good heads every step of the way, and had nothing to worry about. Part 2: the day of. Storytellers brought the HEAT to our wedding. We hired their guitarist to play during our ceremony - he played beautiful acoustic renditions of 3 songs we chose and he learned especially for the day. We then hired a jazz quartet to play at our cocktail hour - they were fantastic and set a perfect mood for our pre-dinner drinks. And then the full 10-piece band played the reception. Though all the performances were amazing, the reception was the highlight. One of the real advantages with Storytellers versus other bands you might be considering is that Storytellers does not have a rotating lineup. Storytellers is a fixed band, and so the same people play together every night. In other bands, there's a rotating cast of 50-100 musicians who sub in and out for each gig, resulting in a sometimes uncoordinated sound (depending on who comes to the show). Storytellers plays like they play together all the time - their singers harmonize beautifully and cheer each other on, the horn players blast their parts in perfect sync, and their energy is infectious. In short, I can't recommend this band enough!!! Thank you Storytellers. - Ian

A PARTY! I still have family and friends asking for their phone number and are ready to book for their own wedding! As soon as the bridal party began walking down the aisle and I could hear the beautiful flute and keyboard playing, I was crying. Just elegant!! Not to mention when we walked into the party, what a hit!! We went through 22 pages of music and highlighted/stared the must haves and they listened! It was a the best day of our lives because our band was phenomenal! I always say music makes or breaks the party and the Storytellers were the best choice!!!! -Rachel and Adam Marcus

I'd like to start this review with hire this band immediately. Storytellers NYC not only made our wedding at Red Maple Vineyard the party of the year, but our experience working with them was absolutely seamless end to end. Candace is an exceptional band leader and from our first conversation, I knew she was someone who I wanted to work with. The musicians are professionals through and through. From our piano soloist during our ceremony to the band's entire reception setlist, everything was perfect. The energy was perfect the entire night and our guests keep raving about how amazing our band was. I cannot recommend Storytellers NYC enough and can't wait to see them again at Red Lion in NYC. THANK YOU for making our wedding the party we've all been waiting for.

We got married in Jersey City and the Storytellers were incredible! Our guests were on the dance floor all night and have not stopped raving since. Candace was extremely professional and easy to work with. Huge song selection with a wide range of music. You cannot go wrong picking the Storytellers to play your wedding!

BEST BAND EVER!! I was introduced to the Storytellers at a friends wedding a few years back and said to myself, if I ever get married I am hiring them. We got married on April 9th, 2022 and the Storytellers stole the show. From the moment I contacted Candace I knew that she was going to be someone easy and fun to work with, and I was right. She made the whole process so seamless and we could not be happier. Besides being incredibly talented, the band knows how to get the crowd up and keep them engaged. We danced and sang for hours and it was exactly as I pictured it would be. I can't give the band enough praise. Thank you for the best night of our lives

We got married on December 4th, 2021 at City Winery in NYC and our wedding guests are STILL talking about how amazing the Storytellers were. They are an unbelievably talented group of musicians who took the time to really get to know my husband and I. Through several prep calls, we were able to curate the playlist together, while allowing the band to take some creative liberties - trust me, they know what they're doing and they have an expansive song list! They leaned into the energy of the wedding and the dance floor was never empty. They were professional, attentive and, most importantly, FUN. I can't wait to see them live again.

Incredible band! Candace was an absolute pleasure to work with and made the entire process so seamless. Our wedding reception guests loved the band as much as we did - the dance floor was packed the entire night! I highly recommend them for any event and look forward to hearing them play again in New York!

The Storytellers really know how to bring the energy to the party. They had our entire party (including people who tend to sit back) up dancing for the whole night. Their song choices were amazing and the energy was high all night - they made it so no one left early! Everyone has told us how amazing they were and we couldn’t agree more!

Look No Further!!! This is the best decision you will make for your wedding!!! Every person was on the dance floor the entire night and we owe that to The Storytellers Band! Weeks later people are still contacting us to tell us how amazing the band was. Candace is incredibly responsive and coordinated, she puts you at ease that they will take control of the night. Their song list is vast and you will find every style of music your heart can desire. 10/10 would recommend, you will NOT regret it!

The Storytellers Band is seriously amazing and was the highlight of our wedding. We had a small wedding and venue and initially decided to go with a trio - Nicole, Sara, and Dan. After working with Candace and discussing the type of music we were interested in, she suggested that we add Travis to our set. We are so glad we agreed because the four of them together was so much fun. We had the variety of music we wanted and the sound of a much bigger band. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had on the dance floor. I will admit, we contemplated a band vs. DJ for financial reasons but they were worth every penny. If you are on the fence, stop reading this review and book them! You won’t regret it.

The Storytellers Band is the absolute best and made our wedding night!! Music was very important for us and once we heard the band play one night in NYC, we knew we had to have them at our wedding! They were one of the very first vendors we had secured, and we're so glad we did. The Storytellers were so easy to work with throughout the whole planning process and kept our dance floor packed the entire night. I would highly recommend The Storytellers Band to all couples - our guests still rave about them!! :)

This band is amazing and we would recommend them to any bride and groom. We actually heard them at a family member's wedding and had to book them as soon as we got our date. All of our guests felt that they were at a concert in fancy outfits. They really made our night.

The Storytellers were the highlight of our wedding! We planned our wedding right before COVID, so we re-planned for a different date, venue, etc. Candace was super helpful, coming up with creative solutions, patient/fledxible with multiple changes, and always extremely respectful of our budget. She is also incredibly kind and reassuring during a stressful and uncertain time. The wedding we orignally planned was not even close to the wedding we ended up having, and she not only rolled with us, but also helped us figure it all out! In all the chaos of planning, she thought of every detail and got our input (without overwhelming us). She even coordinated with our caterer to make sure everything ran smoothly, which it did. She and the band were so low maintaince and easy going. She also was very mindful of COVID and was thoughtful in ways to plan the day so our guests and the band would be as safe as possible. Sara was also really kind and made sure we were happy, and the timing of the event was how we wanted . As far as the actual music, I had watched and listened to clips of the band playing so I knew they were going to be good, but when I heard the keyboard player start to warm up I knew it was really on. I heard his first notes and I literally said out loud, "Oh hell yea." The keyboard player covered songs of our chosing during the ceremony and during cocktail hour. His instrumental version of the songs we picked - Pink's "A Million Dreams" and Steve Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely" were moving and full of heart. He also played/sang our first dance which was Ben Folds' "The Luckiest" and he absoluately nailed it. When the full band started for the reception, they was just as verisilte and every single song was so tight. This group has so much talent, I couldn't beleive they were playing for us. I actually still can't beleive it. Their energy was joyful and every single one of them had a smile on their face. It felt like they were celebrating with us. Our friends and family had a blasted, everyone together on the dance floor. Our guests are still reaching out to us talking about how much they enjoyed the band. We ended up with an outdoor wedding in our yard and we've been approached by so many neighbors (some of whom we didn't invite, and some whom we didnt even know) telling us "that band was awesome!" and "we kept our windows open all day enjoying the music!" and "who was that band?!" etc. They were the best and worth every penny.

Literally the best decision we made throughout the entire wedding process. Every single person left the wedding saying it was the best band they'd ever seen. The talent amongst this group is unreal! Beyond that, Candace is super super easy to work with and very responsive. They are extremely professional. 10/10 would recommend, you will NOT regret it!

The Storytellers were amazing and unforgettable, and put on the perfect wedding celebration in November of 2019! The band was one of our most important decisions that we focused on, and we definitely made the right choice. First off, it was great that we were able to see the Storytellers perform at the Red Lion in NYC to get a sense of their style and meet some of the band members before we decided on a band. This immediately differentiated them from the usual big wedding band companies that don’t feel as personal. From the start, Candace was incredibly easy to work with, and ensured everything went smoothly leading up to the big day. The band has a huge song list and is very flexible when it comes to crafting the vibe you want for your party. You can go through their list, show them the songs and genres you like, and they’ll even learn some of the special songs for the dances and such. The band really crushed it from start to finish: the pianist greeted our guests on the piano; the guitarist played the cocktail hour beautifully; and the band had everyone up and dancing throughout the entire reception. Everybody, old and young, loved the music, and kept asking us about the band. They do everything – Motown, classic rock, 90s, hip hop, current, you name it. The horn section was a hit, too. We did have a preference for our ideal lineup of singers, but things do sometimes go wrong… one of our singers was sick so we had a last-minute replacement. We were pretty nervous, but she was absolutely incredible. We have zero regrets about choosing the Storytellers and would highly recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.

We're so happy we booked Storytellers for our wedding! Our top priority was the band - music is very important to us and we wanted a certain vibe. Storytellers executed our vision perfectly. They worked with us on special songs too which was really meaningful to us. Our wedding was a blast! People had so much fun dancing and singing along with the band. We got married 9 months ago and people are still telling us what a great band we had!

My fiancé and I hired The Storytellers for our wedding in February 2020 after seeing them perform at my cousins wedding and could not be happier with our decision! They bring the BEST energy to the room and gave us the amazing dance party we wanted. What’s unique and special about them is the range they have. The lead singers Melissa and Travis are just AMAZING with very powerful voices. But the third singer Qua is also so talented AND is an awesome rapper. The guitar player Emilio sings lead for the rock songs SO well, and the piano player David also kills it on the songs he leads. He sang the Billy Joel song I danced with my dad to and showed so much passion! Together they can offer such a wide variety of songs that I don’t think all wedding style bands are capable of. We’ve received so much positive feedback about them since our wedding and we are just SO happy we hired them to make our day so a dream!

The Storytellers made our wedding! They were so easy to work with and in our venue. They played exactly what we wanted and every single guest of said that they were the best band they had heard. There was no a single guest who was sitting because they were on the dance floor, which is exactly what we wanted, No one wanted to leave because of the excellent songs and energy from the storytellers. They were truly incredible and we could not have asked for a better band for our incredible day!! HIGHLY suggest and recommend!!

We had the East Side Stories Band come rock our wedding (8/17/19) and we couldn't have been happier. We wanted to have a band with both female & male singers, a horn section and a party attitude that would grow the energy with our party crowd. Working with Candace and Sara was super easy - and we relied on a lot of their guidance with song flow and working through their awesome musical options. We had originally picked East Side Stories Band relying on youtube links which is always a little nerve wracking, however after signing our contract we saw one of their live showcases at Red Lion in NYC. Very quickly, even without the full band playing that night, we knew we picked the right band - they had great energy, the ability to play a wide variety of songs and had a bar going wild on a Tuesday evening. On the day of, from start to finish, they were incredible! They read the crowd so well and played songs they knew would get and keep everyone on the dance floor - there was never a time when no one was dancing when they were playing. They even took to the dance floor while performing, dancing and singing with the crowd (and hit our photo booth during their break) - it was awesome! Their closing number, which they recommended to us, was absolutely incredible and our only regret was that we aren't sure anyone got it on film! I cannot recommend this band enough - my wife and I did so much research of every band in the tristate area via the internet, including a bunch that were significantly more expensive - they were so perfect I can't imagine anyone else. I look forward to seeing them again at Red Lion and thanking them in person (and I think one of the singers may have a video of the end!). Go with East Side Stories!

We are so happy we booked Storytellers for our wedding in September! They were easy to work with in the months leading up to the wedding - everything was organized and response times were really fast. All night people kept commenting on how great the band was and even months later we continue to hear that feedback.

Going into wedding planning, the band was one of the most important (if not, THE most important) decision for us. We found The Storytellers on Instagram and ended up going into NYC one night to watch them play at a bar. I sent them an e-mail to book the very next day and could NOT be happier with our decision. From the first meeting until the last minute they played on our wedding night, they were so organized, so passionate and so professional. I don't think many people ever left the dance floor all night and our guests still talk about how good the band was. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!

We knew the band was the most important decision we’d be making during the wedding planning process, and as such, decided to meet with a few different bands before picking one. Storytellers was the first one we saw, and my now husband, who has an ear for music, knew immediately that they were the real deal. Being a cautious bride, I didn’t want to jump on the first one, so I dragged my then fiancé to see a few more. After each one, we kept saying, “nope, not nearly as good as Storytellers. ” So we decided to book Storytellers and let me tell you... Best decision we made for our wedding. Sara and Candace (founders) were in constant communication throughout the process and were easy to reach. They were flexible to work with and provided clear documents and Instructions in advance of the wedding so they had all the info they needed from us to deliver exactly what we wanted. Most importantly, on the day of the wedding, from start to finish, the band brought the house down. The ceremony pianist played beautiful music, the duo during the cocktail hour was fantastic, and the band during the wedding literally had people bowing down to them. The reception was outdoors in a tent filled with 200 people and the sound acoustics were PERFECT the whole night. Our MC and lead singer, Thomas, was by far the best wedding singer we’ve ever heard. He held a note during “Superstition” that we’ll never forget the rest of our lives. “Beyond worth every dollar” our parents said. Our guests said “best wedding band We’ve ever seen”. Our friends who are newly engaged already asked for their contact info. It was actually a RAGER, Thomas got onto the dance floor and into the crowd. We couldn’t have dreamt of a wedding band this good — we’ve been to weddings with 45 Riots, Hank Lane, etc and Storytellers take the cake. STOP READING THIS REVIEW AND BOOK THEM NOW. You won’t regret it. Best money we spent on the wedding!

These guys are the real deal! The Storytellers played at our wedding at the end of June and were unbelievable! They were so good, there were times I forgot there was an actual live band playing because the songs sounded so amazing! Everyone at our wedding couldn't stop talking about them. Sara and Candace were incredibly easy to work with, learned all the songs we requested, and made the whole process so easy. They even provided the guitarist to play at our ceremony and cocktail hour, who was abolsutely incredible. Seriously, book this band! You will not regret it!

How do I even begin to put into words how amazing The Storytellers were at our wedding? If you’re lucky enough to have them available for your date... book now. A good band was our number one priority and they stole the show. I couldn’t have asked for a more fun party. They knew how to keep people on the dance floor. I wish they could have played all night! Thank you so much Sara and Candace!!!!!!!!

The Storytellers were really amazing to work with. They were attentive, helped us through the planning process, and offered really helpful suggestions. Their music catalog is crazy broad, and they did an amazing job with the extra songs we requested. Custom arrangement for the first dance? Amazing. Our guests loved them, and so did we. They made the party. Of note, we had a DJ as well for part of it, and they worked really well together. Thank you guys for being fantastic! <3

From the first song they played, our guests could not stop raving about The Storytellers! They created such a perfect party atmosphere for all of our guests. It truly was an unforgettable night and it’s 1000% because of this amazing band. THANK YOU!

Please book this band now! They are INCREDIBLE. From MC'ing to song choices, they did such an amazing job at our wedding. I've had numerous guests afterwards tell me that they've never seen so many people on the dance floor before. Sara and Candace (the bands founders) were awesome to work with and ensured everything went smoothly in the planning process. I can't thank them enough!!

The Storytellers are incredible! They played for our son and daughter in laws wedding on Saturday and they were beyond what I expected. The moment they began playing, people rushed the floor and danced all night!

From the moment we started planning our wedding the most important thing to us was the band. We wanted to make sure that everyone was up on the dance floor the whole night and we have friends who are professional musicians so we knew our band had to have chops. So, we spent a lot of time researching different groups and going with the Storytellers was the best decision we could have made. They have an amazing sound, are great performers, are incredibly versatile and were a pleasure to work with. They had our crowd dancing for two straight hours and at the end of the night when the party was supposed to be over no one wanted it to end. If you want a wedding that people will remember because of how much fun they had dancing and how good the music was, hire the Storytellers!

The Storytellers brought the house down at our wedding. We received SO many compliments from our guests. From Bruce Springsteen to Mariah Carey to Frank Sinatra, it was a perfect playlist for us that we couldn't have put together better ourselves. The dance floor was packed the entire night. Candace and Sara were so easy to work with, listened to what we had in mind, and made the planning process seamless and fun. We highly recommend the Storytellers, and your guests will all love them too!

The Storytellers were the highlight of the reception! They are super talented in all genres of music and they had a good sense of what to play to keep the energy high. My only request had been Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody", which they nailed! (Try singing that at karaoke.) The planning process was smooth, organized, and easy. They give you plenty of room for requests and feedback, but they are also pros who know how to keep a dance floor packed. Hire them for your wedding and then don't spend another minute worrying about the reception!

The Storytellers made our wedding AMAZING!! Our guests were on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG! They played all the songs we wanted and really made each one unique. They MCed the event perfectly and we owe so much of our perfect day to them! My husband and I danced all night and the night just flew by. Definitely recommend them to any couple wanting their guests to dance all night. They were so great. 100% recommend the Storytellers!!! ❤️❤️❤️

The Storytellers absolutely rocked our wedding! We couldn’t be happier with the talent, song selection, and overall ability to to inspire our family and friends to get loose and dance! Everyone I spoke with told me that the band was awesome! They brought the fun and my wife and I are so appreciative! Working with Sara and Candace up until the wedding was very pleasant and confidence inspiring. They’re clearly highly experienced professionals that are detail oriented. They’re flexible and accommodating and ensure you have everything in order prior to the event. Wedding planning can be hectic and some vendors can be flaky but the Storytellers were a constant. We were confident with them all the way through. Thank you again Storytellers for shiningto help make our wedding day extraordinarily special. Such a blast! A very grateful Rob and Joanna DeFina.

The Storytellers are THE BEST!! I can’t tell you how many people came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how awesome our band was - they killed it! Not only are they an extremely talented group of musicians, but they played such a great mix of songs that everyone was up on their feet. Sara and her team are lovely to work with! We requested a special acoustic version of an 80s song for our first dance that then transitioned into the fast version to get the party going and it was amazing! They did a great job of taking into account our must plays and don’t plays, while also throwing in songs we hadn’t marked that fit the vibe perfectly. We chose the Storytellers very early on in our planning process - they were the first and only band we saw live. We went to the Red Lion and instantly knew they were perfect. They did not disappoint ! Best decision!! And such a great value too!

The storytellers were the highlight of our wedding night! We saw close to 15 bands as music was the most important thing to us. We saw storytellers a few times at red lion then at Long Beach and knew they were perfect for us. Not only did they sound great, and keep the party going, Sara was such a pleasure to work wigh the year and a half leading up to my wedding. We are still getting compliments on the band months after the wedding. Now I have friends wanting to book them and I’m so excited to see them again.

We booked the Storytellers before we even solidified a date with our venue!! The Storytellers played at a family friend’s wedding a few years ago and we knew we needed them! The music and the venue were the top 2 most important things to us by far and we made the absolute best decision booking this band. Sara and Candace were extremely accommodating with any questions that we had, scheduling any calls with us that we asked and answered all of our emails immediately. My husband and I went on a date night into the city one night to see them play at The Red Lion and it was probably our best date night ever. We had SO much fun listening and dancing to what was going to be the band at our wedding and we were completely blown away. It was also a great opportunity to introduce ourselves in person and talk to them for a few minutes. For our ceremony - we had both a guitarist and a saxophonist play which was so romantic and dreamy. I walked down the aisle to Etta James “At Last” - a song that I imagine is frequently used but I think the combo between the guitarist and saxophone made it super unique and was a great suggestion by Sara. When it came to the reception - it was the party that we wanted it to be!! Every person was out on the dance floor! I have a large family and we’ve been to a lot of family weddings and I don’t think I’ve ever seen all of my aunts and uncles out on the dance floor like I did at our wedding - it was an absolute blast. They played a great mix of songs that everyone enjoyed through the whole night - I didn’t want it to end! Booking the Storytellers was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process!!

Storytellers just Played my daughters wedding - they were A-MAZING. Do yourself a favor and hire them. You will not be disappointed. Easy to work with, flexible and beyond talented!!!! Love love love them!!!!

Words cannot express how incredible this band is!!!! We were completely blown away and we are still hearing rave reviews from guests, over one month later. We first saw Storytellers perform live at a concert in Long Beach and immediately knew that we wanted to book them for our wedding the following year. Sara and Candace were warm, patient, professional, and so easy to work with throughout this process. Our multiple musician family members had many questions and requests, and the band delivered on every aspect of the evening. The singers are flawless with high energy and the instrumentalists are complete professionals. As the band has been working and playing together for many years, they are incredibly cohesive and seamless in their transitions between genres. Our dance floor was packed with people of all ages, including people I have never seen dancing at a wedding! I can't say enough good about Storytellers, we wish we could do it all over again and just watch them perform all night!!!!

I had booked this band without even hearing them after two of my friends told me how they were the best band ever. They said everyone told them that the band was the best part of their wedding. At my wedding, multiple people said the same to me! So many people complimented the band and everyone told me it was the wedding where they have seen the most amount of people dancing! If you want people to dance, definitely contact The Storytellers band! We had them for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and it was the best money spent for our wedding!

The Storytellers are absolutely incredible!! They made our whole day too amazing to even put into words. They played a great mix of songs that kept everyone dancing all night long and they learned multiple special requests for us. We even asked them to learn a song for us to dance with our 94 and 96 year-old grandmothers (depending on how they were feeling!) It ended up being one of the most special moments of the night! In addition to the entire dance floor being packed all night - they also played during cocktail hour and played all of our ceremony music. They were beyond outstanding in every aspect of the day! Sara and Candace were an absolute dream to work with and made every step of the way easy and enjoyable. The Storytellers are so talented, so much fun, so easy to work with - people are still talking about how great our wedding band was!!! Book them now!!!

I really can’t properly put into words how hands-down incredible the Storytellers really are. As soon as I got engaged and started doing research, I had my heart set on them - so much so - that I chose my wedding date based on their availability. To this day, almost a month later, people are still talking about how incredible the band at our wedding was and how they did not stop dancing the entire night. I remember looking around and seeing not a single person sitting down after dinner all night - so many people mentioned never seeing a dance floor that packed at any wedding they’ve been to! To top it all off, Sara was a dream to work with every step of the way, reassuring me of all my worries and being super accommodating with everything - even when my dad wanted to change something last minute with introductions. If you're like me and my husband, and want the best band for your wedding, the Storytellers are worth every penny! Having a live band was our top priority and we decided to compromise elsewhere and go all in with the Storytellers. I can't say enough good things about this band and their professionalism, sound, crew, and musicians. It was the perfect night thanks to them! We absolutely LOVE you guys!!!

The Storytellers were absolutely epic at our wedding last month. Sara was such a pleasure to work with and made the process so easy. She was kind enough to make some last minute changes for us and everything was so organized which was very much appreciated! We're still getting compliments about how fun the wedding was and how fast the night went thanks to the Storytellers. They read the room and atmosphere so well, keeping the dance floor packed and the energy up at all the right moments. Don't second guess or look any further...book them!! You won't regret it :D

If you want to hire an amazing band that will have everyone dancing, hire Storytellers. We hired for the band for my wedding and we could not be more pleased. From the moment the music started, the entire wedding was on the dance floor. The band plays a wide assortment of oldies, Motown and pop music that appeals to people of all ages. I could not be happier with my wedding and it is in large part to Storytellers.

Such an amazing band. Every single guest was raving about them from the very first song that they played until the very last. They even managed to pull together some out of the box ideas that we had for cocktail hour music and let my husband sing a song with them. They really went the extra mile to make the day so special for us and to keep the party going from beginning til end.

I literally cannot say enough amazing things and relay enough effusiveness about the Storytellers Band. THEY ARE THE BEST BAND I HAVE EVER SEEN, and I'm not just saying this because it was my wedding (we've been to about 30 weddings in the past 2 year period, alone, and have seen some great bands, but the Storytellers are definitely the best we've seen... case in point - they get a huge crowd dancing at a random bar on a Tuesday night at 11pm in NYC- not easy!). I was at a wedding as a date in 2014 where the Storytellers played. They were so fantastic, that I sought them out and got their card that night. Fast forward to my engagement in 2017, I pulled out their card, which had been sitting in my bag for 3 years, and told my fiance that I had THE band for us (had not seen them since). They delivered beyond our wildest expectations, both at the wedding, and throughout the planning process. When choosing a band for our wedding, we operated under the philosophy that a band makes the party - and still believe this to be the case. With that said, we wanted the best band possible for our wedding (and we DEFINITELY got it), so we weren't really thinking about the planning process or coordinating with the band. Lucky for us, we didn't need to worry about this, because working with Sara is a dream. She is friendly, fun, and knows exactly what you need when you need it. I have a number of friends who are also going through the planning process (or recently went through it), who have had much more difficult and stressful experiences, especially when dealing with the larger companies/booking agents who coordinate for bands. Sara does it all - there is no agent or intermediary, which to be 100% honest, makes a huge difference (both in experience and in price!). Our guests cannot stop talking about the Storytellers and how awesome they are. This is a common theme in reviews, but seriously, we've gotten multiple calls a day. They are the best. As you can probably tell, we are enamored with the Storytellers, and cannot recommend them highly enough. Book them now!

My wife and I first saw Storytellers play at our good friends wedding in 2015. We opted to book them for our recent wedding and could not be happier. They're extremely professional and sound absolutely amazing (we had the 11 piece setup). The guests are still raving about the band and requesting their info (given a lot of our friends have weddings coming up in the next two years). Book them and never look back because you've made the right decision.

In 2014, my VERY NEW boyfriend and I were riding our bikes on the boardwalk in Long Beach when we decided to listen to the concert series. The Storytellers were rocking out and the audience was loving it. We said, if we ever got married, we'd book this band. September 10, 2016, we got engaged, and by September 25, I had booked the storytellers with Sara. I was early for my January 13, 2018 wedding but I was not going to wait when I knew I loved this band. Because I am very intense and organized, I immediately paid our deposit (and some!) and began planning our first dance. I realized around 6 months before the wedding that I may have prematurely booked a band because I never heard them after that one night in long beach. Most of my friends were using a large company and I knew that the music can make or break a wedding. I started getting worried and dragged my fiancé and two best friends into the city to listen to them at O'Flanagans. WOW did I make the right choice! They ROCKED the entire place and people danced way into the night! Even my best friends, who are sometimes too honest, told me they were amazing!! Sara and her team were so easy to work with up to the wedding date. They set up the ceremony, cocktail hour and helped me work through the song list. They answered any and all questions and made my choices STRESS FREE. We were even able to add Travis at the last minute and we are SO happy we did. (IF YOU GET THE CHANCE, ADD TRAVIS!) January 13, 2018 was our wedding day and the food was great, flowers were beautiful and every detail was in place. But the ONLY thing people still talk about is the band. They played all of our absurd song choices (think I'm Alive by Celine Dion for the recessional!) BEAUTIFULLY and everyone, from our friends, parents friends to the grandparents were on the dance floor from the minute the doors opened. Every song they chose was amazing and it wasn't just one genre. They played it all. I would recommend to not be so particular about song choice and give them a wide range of music. I did NOT want a typical wedding band where they played the same 15 songs, I wanted a FUN party. When the last song played, everyone started cheering "ONE MORE SONG". I've been to over 25 weddings in the last 2 years and that's the ONLY time I've ever seen that. The storytellers immediately started playing another song and no one wanted them to stop! I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAPPIER. THE STORYTELLERS WERE THE BEST CHOICE I MADE FOR OUR WEDDING!!

From the first note to the last the floor was just not full it was packed with all ages and spilling onto the carpet ! Your song selection and combinations were perfect - the voices and instruments incredible! Several people thought it was break music only to discover the band was STILL playing! We have been sharing your contact information and hope other brides are lucky to have you! And that we are on the invitation list.

Booking the Storytellers was one of the best decisions we made. They are fantastic. Recommend them with the fullest enthusiasm. They are incredibly talented musicians, but most importantly, they know how to do weddings and make it a party. So many of our guest commented on how the band was a highlight of the night. The floor was packed the whole time. Special shout out to how well they played Springsteen, Billy Joel, and Bon Jovi (we had a big NY/NJ crowd). Sara was also very professional and managed the process seamlessly. Thank you!

WOW! I booked The Storytellers just from reading reviews and watching YouTube videos, and I was excited to post a review for other people who were looking for a band and depending on reviews as well. THIS BAND WAS AMAZING. Sara was extremely easy to work with throughout the entire process - she was polite, friendly, and replied quickly to emails. On the night of the wedding, the dance floor was PACKED the entire time. In fact, I think our wedding ended late because people kept on dancing! SO MANY PEOPLE have come up to my husband and me and told us how amazing the band was. It was a dance party all night. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

My buddy got married and his wife saw this band at another wedding, loved them, and booked them! I must say, we had a blast with this band! They really "told stories" and surely you can see the passion in what they play and sing. My only complaint is that my friends and I can't play with them. Ha! Let me know if you guys need another guitarist!

Book this band immediately! We had our wedding in June at Wave Hill and the Storytellers had the whole dance floor packed the entire time. They did a fabulous job at reading the room and played a good mix of tunes - high energy and also lower key classic rock. We've gotten compliments on our band from everyone who attended the wedding. Book them now!

Stop reading and book this band!!!! The Storytellers undoubtedly made our June wedding and it truly would not have been the same without them. When we first saw the Storytellers at a friend’s wedding, we knew we needed them at ours. Their vibes, energy, chemistry, and talent is a combination that other wedding bands do not have, and believe me we have seen A LOT of wedding bands. From our initial communications with the band, Sara Jacovino was responsive, organized, and easy to talk to, always quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. We had Storytellers perform at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and main event and they delivered unbelievable sound and excellence at each. Each and every song that we requested was either part of their repertoire or they were able to learn it with no problems or hesitation. In the weeks leading up to our wedding, we were able to communicate with Sara about preferred artists and songs choices, and also request new songs for the band to learn. Sara even surprised us with a song that I told her we loved, but hadn’t asked them to learn. The dance floor was packed the entire night and the Storytellers was able to accommodate interests of each of our guests, young and old. Our guests could not stop commenting how the Storytellers were the best wedding band they have ever seen. Many of our guests even said that if you closed your eyes, you felt like you were at a concert. The band rocked it and we are so thankful that we decided to work with the Storytellers. Not only are they unbelievably talented, but they are an awesome group of people to be around. We love the Storytellers and hope to see them at friend’s weddings in the future.

We had Storytellers at our wedding in Bellport Country Club in June and they were so awesome! The whole night they had the dance floor packed and everyone was commenting on how great the band was playing a nice mix of older and more modern songs. There are 100% professional and accommodating, especially when it came to learning specific music for the special dances. As a musician myself, I must say that this band is very talented and know how to put on a great performance! I definitely recommend them for any wedding or special event.

Best. Band. Ever! We first learned about The Storytellers from our coordinator at our venue and I am so happy we did. From the very beginning. Sara was a true pleasure to work with. She was professional and personable and super responsive and patient with me and my million questions. Our first dance was not on the band's list of songs so they had to learn it for us, and I can honestly say that their version sounded better than the original! The dance floor was filled the entire night and I am still getting texts from people weeks later saying how the band was the best they've ever heard. And I couldn't agree more - they truly made our wedding unforgettable!

UNBELIEVABLE BAND!!!!!! My husband and I got married this past April and with our busy schedules and our families being from opposite sides of the country our biggest priority was to have a incredible party; The Storytellers exceeded all of our expectations! The musicality was stellar, the vocals were flawless, their energy was endless, and they were nothing but professional! EVERYONE at our wedding could not stop talking about the band. I had guests who notoriously have not liked bands in the past rave about The Storytellers. They are truly exceptional! In addition to learning news songs, a modifying others for our personal taste, they paid very close attention to our song requests from their extensive song list. We can't say enough about this band; we wish in hindsight that we got a video of our wedding just to see them in action again as we and our guests danced the night away. Shout out to the flugelhorn, great ceremony vibe! lol The perfect suggestion as per Sara, the manager, who made the planning effortless.

Amazing band! Very versatile and energetic! The band leader, Sara, was soooo easy to work with and made the process a delight. They are very reasonably priced and are worth every penny! There should be no doubt in your mind if you want to work with them. Hands down they are AMAZING and guests at our wedding have still been raving at how great they were!!!!!!!

Music is a such a key factor in a wedding reception and the Storytellers nailed it. The energy they have is contagious and the whole room was dancing the whole night! They are talented, proffessionals and from the day we booked them to the last song it was seamless! We are still receiving calls and texts from guests on how great they were!

We saw East Side Stories at a family friends wedding and knew we needed them for our wedding! They were incredibly responsive and helpful during the pre wedding process, and very accommodating with some of our special requests. On the wedding day they were amazing. Our guests were up and dancing the entire time, which is everything we wanted! It's been about 5 months since our wedding and our friends and family are still talking about how great East Side Stories were at our big day!

We got married on January 7th, 2017 and The Storytellers Band ROCKED THE HOUSE. All of the hard work and effort that was put into our big day was thoroughly appreciated and definitely noticed. The band just blew us away! The sound, the music, the band's look, the formality dances and the super dance party at the end of the night were all Absolutelty incredible! I loved that we had a different band at our wedding and I we continue to receive emails, texts and phone calls about who the band was. So many guests said to us that the band impressed them so much they wanted to do their own wedding over again and use the storytellers! We cannot thank them enough for making our vision come true and Absolutelty rock the house all night long. We had very specific requests and taste and they knew exactly how to make it all work. We appreciate all of their time and attention to detail as well as their flexibility. We couldn't be more thrilled with our choice to use the storytellers on our wedding day! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

They were the band at my friend Dan's wedding. Their music was the usual wedding stuff but They were a big hit with the guests.but according to the bride and groom, the best thing about them. They had absolutely no trouble with them. Working with this vendor was effortless (they had issues with other vendors like the photographer). These guys want to please the audience and couple. They are not pretending to be stars or doing a cheesy act for their own egos like one jazz trio I recently saw with a sleazy acting singer.

The Storytellers Band is amazing!!!! They recently played at our wedding in December 2016 and far exceeded our expectations and truly made our wedding night the most fun incredible party!! Not only are they amazingly talented, they know exactly what songs to play so that every guest is dancing and singing their hearts out the entire night!! The energy of the night was so high and so much fun from beginning to end. I really wish we could do it again!! We did a lot of research on other bands and have been to a ton of weddings and I can honestly say The Storytellers band is the best of the best. They are very professional, accommodating, and work with you on every detail to make sure you are 100% happy. We also had their jazz trio play during cocktail hour which added such a great vibe to the start of the night. We could not be happier that we chose The Storytellers for our wedding - thank you for everything!!!!

The Storytellers Band is THE BEST. Leading up to our wedding, we spent lots of time seeing wedding bands perform - and when we came across the Storytellers - there was no comparison. Their sound is amazing. Their chemistry is amazing. Their variety is amazing. Their energy is amazing. Sara was incredibly responsive through the whole process all the way up to the wedding day. She answered all our questions in a timely manner and was a total pro. We had the best time on the dance floor with them by our side. The one constant we heard during and after the wedding was "your band was UNBELIEVABLE!"

We were first introduced to The Storytellers at a friend's wedding and fell in love instantly. When we got engaged, we knew without a doubt that this was the band we wanted for our wedding. Throughout the entire process, Candace was extremely responsive and helpful. We felt we made the right decision from the start. A week prior to our wedding, Sarah had a call with us to review all the details once more which was totally reassuring. On the day of, they were ready to go, played incredible songs, and had our guests raving. As someone who works in Operations and was focused on the logistics of the day, I was extremely impressed with how organized the team was. We put our total trust in the band and their expertise and we were blown away by their energy, talent and ability to read the crowd and keep us dancing all night long.

The Storytellers Band was the HIGHLIGHT of our entire wedding. Sara, who handles coordination with the band, was incredibly professional. She was very prompt with all of her e-mails and the band did a great job of capturing the type of music that we love. They appeal to every generation and their repertoire spans from Mariah Carey to Tom Petty-- it's incredible. Our guests can't stop talking about how amazing they were. They also do a great job of really amping up the crowd and making sure everyone dances and there is great energy.

This band is without a doubt the BEST BAND you could hire for any event! Since our wedding in October all of our guests have not stopped raving to us about how much they loved the band and it was obvious as our dance floor was completely packed the entire evening! They were so professional from the very first moment that I contacted them and the bandleader Sara was amazingly accommodating in every way! They went out of their way to learn a few special songs for my ceremony that were personalized for me as well as for the reception. Every detail was considered and at the end of the night I wanted to press rewind and start it all over again! I can only hope one of our friends will hire them we can party with them again but if not, we will absolutely be seeing them at one of their local shows in the city!! The musicians are fantastic and there is such a wire variety of vocals that you get every type of music which was perfect for us since all of our guests had eclectic taste. They got everyone up dancing, no matter the age! THANK YOU AGAIN!

Tremendously happy with our decision to have the Storytellers at our wedding! We had 150 guests and i think every single one has told me since the wedding that they loved the band and that they were the best they had ever seen / heard at a wedding! Could not have been better to work with, would EASILY recommend them to anyone!

The Storytellar’s Band recently fueled a non-stop 4-hour dance party at our Fire Island wedding. As soon as the music stopped, guests sought my husband and I out to get the name of our incredible band. Not only were people awed by the skill of the musicians/vocalists but they loved the set list that included some classics as well as some surprising hits that got people out of the chairs instantly. Sara and the band were incredibly easy to work with (especially given our destination Fire Island wedding on a cold and rainy day) and put all our pre-wedding nerves at ease. We highly recommend them for your big event!

You MUST get this band for your wedding (or any event!) They will absolutely make sure that you have one of the most fun, memorable weddings of all time. We first saw the Storytellers about 2 years ago at a friend's wedding in Greenwich, CT. I am not kidding you, absolutely EVERYONE was on the dance floor the ENTIRE time. I don't think anyone even sat down to eat dinner. Everyone kept commenting on how this one of the most fun weddings because of "that band." Months and years later my husband and I would still randomly bring up "that band" and how fun his wedding was (and we have been to A LOT of weddings - I think we actually went to about 11 weddings that year alone). Flash forward to our engagement, we HAD to book "that band." We contacted his friend to get their information and contacted the Storytellers immediately. I was actually pretty shocked at how affordable they were for a 10-piece band. We actually decided on a wedding date based on their availability (yes - they are THAT good). The Storytellers went above and beyond their reputation at our NYC wedding. Guests kept coming up to us ALL night telling us how amazing the band was. My sister and her boyfriend who are both professional musicians were extremely impressed by them (they were so impressed that they would get off the dance floor to get closer to the stage just watch them play). There were always tons of people on the dance floor at any given moment. They definitely made the night extremely special. They even learned "Dirty Water" (I'm from Boston :-) for the playlist! By booking the Storytellers, you are ensuring that your wedding will standout. You can't go wrong when you have "that band."

You MUST book The Storytellers! My fiance and I heard a couple of bands in NYC before settling on them and they were fantastic. They have a wide range of songs they can sing and they sound AMAZING and everyone literally was raving about them during and even a week after. They read the room during our wedding and was able to cater to all ages where the whole room was dancing. They are responsive to emails as well as special requests and are willing to learn different songs up to 6 weeks in advance of your date. If you are looking for a band to get your guests up and dancing, you have to book The Storytellers!

From the moment my husband and I first met Sara and the Storytellers Band, to the moment our wedding ended, they made us feel special and excited. The band is composed of tremendously talented musicians and singers. I remember when my husband, my sister, and I went to the Red Lion in NYC to see the band play. By the second song, they had the entire bar up and dancing. It was at that point that I looked at my sister and husband and said, “We need this band.” At our wedding, the dance floor was crowded the entire night and not one person sat down. The Storytellers band not only played wonderful music, they got everyone amped up, they got everyone dancing, and they allowed everyone to have a fantastic time. I will never forget when they played their last song at our wedding and all of my guests began chanting, “One more song, one more song!” My guests are still talking about the Storytellers band to this day. We would recommend this band to anyone. Their song selection is extensive and they are always learning new songs. This group of talented musicians knows how to entertain a crowd and they truly do tell your story. Jenn and Jeff Kapner

This band is an absolute must for any wedding. My family was avidly against a band after we told them we had booked The Storytellers. Here we are 6 months later and the band is all they can talk about. Actually, all of our guests have told us they loved the band. Every song sounds like the original artist is in the room with you, sometimes better than the original. They are true entertainers and professionals and kept everyone on the dance