The Swooners

usic taste and love of a live, high-energy band so we always knew this would be an important part of our wedding. The Swooners brought that energy and more and truly made the party exceptional! I don't think I talked to a single guest that wasn't raving about the music and I am still getting comments today. I highly recommend booking them for your big day!

to some classics during the actual reception. From start to finish, they blew us away. By the end of the night, the crowd was chanting for “one more song.” They were absolutely a highlight of the wedding!

gy every time! You can tell they love what they do and the crowd feels it too. I WISH I had hired them for my wedding!

compliments on their show. However, there were a few areas where things did not go as planned. We had specifically arranged for the band to learn and perform a particular song, for which we paid an additional $400. Unfortunately, it appeared that this song had not been learned as expected. Some band members even admitted before the performance that they had not prepared it. This was an expensive addition that ended up being very disappointing. Additionally, our agreement was for a seven-piece ensemble, but only six members were present during the first set. Despite these issues, Swooners’ overall performance was impressive, and their abilities were well-received by our guests. I believe that with a bit more attention to the agreed-upon details, their future performances will be even more outstanding.

y incorporated our suggested songs with their set list seamlessly and were so easy to work. They performed well past midnight and we still weren't ready to leave the dancefloor. The Swooners made the night so special and we are so grateful that we chose them as our wedding band! I can't recommend them enough!

hem- their professionalism, their song choices, and their musical abilities were all outstanding! They even played an extra half hour than our allotted time because the party ran a little off schedule. All around great band to deal with both before and during the party. Highly recommend them for any event!

right choice for our wedding. Mark was an excellent manager and worked alongside not only me but our venue manager as well. Our guests absolutely loved moving and grooving to their music! My Aunt from Louisiana was able to speak to the band on the day of our wedding and they arranged to play some New Orleans tunes to go with our surprise Second Line! I highly recommend hiring The Swooners over hiring a DJ!

CKED all night long!! They are SO SO SO talented and fun!!!! Our guests were on the dance floor non-stop and couldn't believe we found this unbelievable band to play our wedding!! OUTSTANDING in every way!!! WOW. We are so deeply grateful for The Swooners and feel SO lucky that they played our wedding. Highly HIGHLY recommend!!!

made it a PARTY!!!! We highly recommend them for your next event or for your wedding. They are organized, responsive, and an overall amazing vendor to work with. We would hire them again in a heart beat!!

d the band needed for a smooth day (I was hard to track down sometimes because of my busy schedule and he always made sure to check in on me!) We had an outdoor vineyard wedding, and The Swooners transitioned seamlessly between the ceremony and reception. They were easy to work with and created the exact atmosphere we were looking for, and ensured they coordinated with both the hotel and the venue to dot the I's and cross the T's beforehand. The sound was great and they were able to play the 1st dance song we requested without missing a beat, even though they'd never played it before at another venue. We'd recommend them to anyone looking for a first-class, reliable, and fun live band for their event.

hey were the "best band ever". Seriously, my sister even admitted that our wedding was better than hers because of the Swooners. Their song catalog is great and they were easy to work with. Book this band and stop worrying about the music!

l day to be one with great ambience, and Music, then you have to book the Swooners

y were easy to work with and responsive throughout the planning process, they rented us an additional PA and wireless microphone for a reasonable price, and they are extremely talented musicians. The Swooners played such amazing, energizing, dance-worthy music that our friends and family kept saying how our reception dance party was one of the best they'd ever been to. We hired the 7-piece band with a female vocalist, and it was well worth it. They honored our playlist requests while adding some excellent choices of their own, and they played and sang with a full, groovy flare that kept everyone on the dance floor for 2.5 hours straight. Friends and relatives who never dance were out in the middle of the fray. The band members were also super kind and flexible when we needed to start our dance party later than expected. We can't recommend The Swooners highly enough!

w did you find them?" echoed throughout our reception that evening. We had the quartet for our reception, and their performance nothing short of perfection. We had guests asking us what others events do they do. They had a wide range of music genres, from big band swing to 1950s and 1960s and played for the entire evening, making accommodations with our requests. We cannot thank Mark and the Swooners enough for being with us every step of the way and for our last minute clarifications and changes the day before our wedding. Book them! You will not regret it!! 😉

heir music. So we did and it got rave reviews! Around 90 of us were at the Lodge in the Park (and the vast majority of us have been retired for quite awhile) listening, singing and dancing to the perfect playlist of songs. It's not too often that you can dance to live music of this quality at our age and it put a smile on so many faces (and it was not just slow dancing). Thank you Swooners, for being so sensitive to your audience! You are great musicians and have 5 star voices too! We had several requests to do a repeat of this event by the very next day! Until we meet again!!! Lori Skoog

ding. The Swooners swung that dream into reality! As a band, they were absolutely groovy. The lead singer was incredibly cool and sexy with her deep voice and sleeve of tattoos. The band was jammin' and also looked super jazz cool. They had an impressive repertoire that spanned jazz eras and they were open to me highlighting it with what I was hoping to hear. On top of the the cocktail hour jazz, they also played my ceremony beautifully, and even learned a favorite song of my now-husband's that I wanted to surprise him with for the recessional music! Additionally, of all my vendors, they were one of the absolute best with communication. Every bride knows that nervous, anticipatory energy that follows when you've reached out to prospective vendor for a quote or details. With Mark, that never lasted long and it was highly appreciated. (I personally also admire and respect the business-savvy of vendors who recognize the importance of this.) Lastly, their price was just right and allowed me to hire them. Even though it was a borderline non-negotiable wedding dream for me, if it came down to it and cuts had to be made, the live jazz band for the cocktail hour and ceremony music would fall into the "nice-to-haves" over things like the photographer. Their prices were fair and attainable and more than worth it. Overall, debate not further if you're debating whether or not to hire The Swooners (also loved their classic jazz band name...it seems like a small thing, but it makes a difference!) We received so many compliments from the guests. My only regret was that I couldn't hang and listen to them further. They were professional, groovy, elegantly cool, and truly truly made one of the deepest dreams for my wedding come true.

he event were responsive and well organized. Couldn’t imagine our special day without this band hyping up all our guests and giving us the “party” we had envisioned! Thank you Mark and the rest of the band… we will remember this amazing day forever 🤗

y exceeded every expectation! The Swooners knocked our wedding song out of the park; we wanted Lauryn Hill’s version of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” and they were more than happy to oblige. All of our guests danced the night away and were absolutely raving during and even a week after the wedding. Every member of the band was incredibly talented and kind. They even let me jump on the stage to perform “Valerie” to my grandmother, Valerie, alongside our incredible lead female singer, Isabella. Cannot recommend them enough!

ving compliments from our guests of how much they enjoyed The Swooners. Many older guests have shared with me that they’re the best band they’ve ever heard at a wedding. They’re are award winning for a reason! Thanks again to Mark and the gang for making our wedding the best night ever.

gs I made the call. Their harmonizing is flawless, and the voices blend so well. Each of them are so talented in their own way. The transitions between songs were amazing, they never left the crowd hanging. Their repertoire is all feel good music, our family and friends danced all night till 1am.

rocess. His knowledge of the wedding industry and professionalism made him a joy to work with. I looked forward to our conversations as he was pivotal in the organization of our big day. Mark was patient and attentive as he brought our vision to life. He was able to accommodate all our requests and had such great ideas to help the day go as smooth as possible. As an MC he was punctual and did exactly what we had planned without any hiccups. Lastly, I cannot say enough about the music. The Swooners hit it out of the park. Our wedding day was one to remember for all who attended, and they are still talking about how well the Swooners performed. Honestly, one of the greatest musical experiences we have ever been a part of. The best wedding band in the business. 5/5 stars without question!

pond with throughout the entire process, and the band did a lot to accommodate song requests for both the ceremony and reception. When it comes down to it, though, you want a killer band that can keep the dance floor moving all night, and The Swooners deliver that and then some. All night, people came up to us to compliment how good the band was, and they played a wide variety of songs and styles. We opted for the seven-piece band, which includes a female vocalist and two horns, and I highly highly recommend it. The horns added a ton to the songs, and the female vocalist was absolutely killer. Oh, and their rendition of the Hora really knocked it out of the park. Fantastic band, great communication, reasonable price. What more could you want? If you're in South Florida and looking for a band for your wedding, it's hard to imagine finding anyone better than The Swooners.

few Phish songs) and built 3 really fun set lists to cater to a variety of musical tastes. Couldn't recommend them enough.

’t stop raving about them. They play everything. I danced the whole night and they took requests from my guests. They were professional, accommodating and always in contact. Bands are expensive but they made my wedding. I would pick them over any other band every single time.

the evening. They are super organized and will make everything stress free and fun on your big day. Our day was absolutely perfect and The Swooners we’re a very big part of that!

et them do their own thing and gave very few requests since our biggest goal was to get everyone dancing! We’ve gotten so many complements since our wedding. Incredible band, highly recommend to anyone considering!!

m the freedom to read the crowd. That was a great choice. The Swooners successfully gave our guests and my wife and I the party of the year!

The set lists were so custom to us and our guests - everyone had such a wonderful time. They got EVERYONE dancing, we couldn't have asked for a more awesome band! We have received such great feedback from all our guests. We highly recommend this talented, professional and fun band!

f songs from Motown, HipHop, Jazz, Classic Rock etc. From the very 1st song to the last, they had everyone dancing and singing. It was one of the best receptions we have been to in a very long time. You can tell how much fun everyone had because people had to "ring their shirts dry" at the end of the night. Also, when people's voices are completely hoarse from singing, you know they had a great time. Thank you for helping to make this night very memorable. This won't be the last time you'll see us on the dance floor. All The Best to the Swooners! Matt Shue

sts ranged from 18 to 90 years old and everyone danced and sang with the band all night long. Our daughter’s wedding was a major undertaking for my family and we appreciate The Swooners turning it into an event everyone will always remember.

e garter & bouquet toss. They definitely kept the dance floor lively and covered a wide array of genres in their music.

so easy and the music on the day of the wedding was wonderful. From the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the dancing at the reception, everything was spectacular. The transitions between sets were seamless as well. My husband and I were particularly impressed that the ceremony musicians learned/played one of our favorite songs for the ceremony even though it wasn't originally on their song list. We had the most incredible party and it is definitely because our guests enjoyed the music so much. So many people came up to ask us who was performing and how we found them. Even my father, who has been a musician since he was young and who used to perform at weddings every weekend, said they were the best band he has heard perform at a wedding (which is very high praise). We are beyond pleased and would recommend The Swooners to anyone looking for a live band to perform at their event. We're already thinking of the next time we can plan a party and ask them to play for us!

ceremony and then brought our reception alive the entire night. People could not stop dancing and didn't want the night to end. We asked them to incorporate a lot of unique touches to our wedding day and they were more than willing to accommodate all of our ideas to make the day special and personal to us. They even played a huge role in our send off and played music as they led us out in a Second Line parade. Our guests have been raving about the music since the event and asking where we found such an amazing band because The Swooners really took the day to another level. People were truly impressed. Having a live band is such a better experience and I wholeheartedly recommend The Swooners. I will forever be grateful for how special they made our day.

rtant being the main form of entertainment for the evening! They had the guests on the dance floor the entire night and not only that, they sounded great! We are looking forward to working with them again soon.

wanted them to play at my wedding some day. I knew which song I wanted them to play when I walked down the aisle, I knew exactly what I wanted the “sound” to be at my wedding… All I needed was the Groom- whom I finally met in 2014!😊 ❤ There was never any doubt I would have someone else play my wedding. I NEVER wanted a DJ, I never wanted any other band. It HAD to be The Swooners. They were the first thing I booked when I started my wedding planning. I booked my wedding day around their schedule!😊 I texted, called, emailed with Mark from the beginning and kept in touch throughout. He was very responsive and great to work with. My parents, who footed the bills were VERY happy with him and the band. My husband and I like everything they do- We told them the songs we DID NOT want them to play and they abided by our wishes. The band learned our first dance and did their version was better than the original. I loved it! My dad and I couldn’t find a good song to dance to for our Father/Daughter dance that didn’t make us cry like babies or that wasn’t cheesy. We chose one of The Swooners’ originals- She’s My Only Girl. We had them change a few of the words to make it more appropriate for a father/daughter versus lovers. It was perfect. Mark’s secret skill is changing words to songs without people noticing. He is brilliant at it. It's funny, sometimes people aren’t paying attention and you’ll notice he slips in a few funny things. 😊 I would suggest with their playlists telling them what you DON’T want to hear, and what vibe you like.. and letting them work their magic. They are fantastic at reading the room, and their knowledge of music and songs is broader than you can imagine. If you can’t tell already, I freakin’ love them. I was overwhelmingly satisfied with them as my wedding band. The music was everything I had dreamed of, and I can’t wait to see them again. Everyone at my wedding who didn’t know them fell in love with them. My dad ordered a Swooners tee from them and wears it around town ALL THE TIME! Haha. Everyone loved them and still talks about how much fun they had that night. I wouldn’t change a thing. I want to go back and re-live it over and over and over. I am a terrible dancer but when The Swooners are playing, I can’t NOT dance! We danced the entire night, EVERYONE even people I didn’t think would dance! It was so fun, and I wouldn’t change a thing! Every wedding we have been to since my own wedding, my husband and I tell each other how happy we are that we had them- and not the DJ or crummy band at whichever wedding we were attending. 😊 Book The Swooners! You will be very happy with them. Just tell them what you want, what you don’t want, and let them Swoon everyone!

expectations and the guests were raving the moment they walked into the ballroom! It was wonderful to work with Mark. His professionalism and easy-going nature provided me with the confidence I made the right choice in musical artists for this high-profile important event for my client. As an event planner this is the second time I have used The Swooners and I look forward to working with them again!

ob during all parts of the wedding and we received a lot of compliments about the band. An absolutely essential part of our amazing wedding. Would recommend over and over again.

kept the energy high but also got us smoothly transitioned from one part of the evening to the next. Really awesome night thanks to them, and many compliments from our friends and family on our choice, even from some who were skeptical about a live band!