The Swooners

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!

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!

liments about the band. An absolutely essential part of our amazing wedding. Would recommend over and over again.

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!

They did a great job MC-ing during the reception as well. The rest of the night was filled with some awesome music! This band is extremely talented and professional and Mark was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this band to anyone looking for live music at their wedding!

Full disclosure, we were a challenging wedding group to work with. Our schedules and decisions changed constantly, right up until a few days before the wedding. Mark and his team were extremely understanding and exceedingly forgiving. Truly. My sister (and MOH) is a professional musician herself and selected this group from a bunch of other highly rated bands. She knew the importance of bands that play together as opposed to groups that hire random musicians that have not necessarily played together before. And let me tell you, that does make a huge difference. We recommend asking that of your band before booking. This was also their first time at our venue (an indoor/outdoor barn) and we were beyond impressed with their flexibility and professionalism. Mark was friendly, kind, and easy to work with. My sister served as the contact person with the band and wedding planner and said Mark was accommodating every step of the way, and even offered to learn a new song so my sister could play along with them. The day of the wedding, we had scheduled two components: 1) The Swooners’ Jazz Quintet for our outdoor cocktail hour-- that was SUPERB. It’s worth mentioning that my musician friends and family continue to rave about how talented and excellent the group was. 2) The full Swooners (7-piece) band played the reception and served as MC. Each member of the band was delightful and gracious, and had a go-with-the-flow spirit as things changed throughout the evening. The reception dance floor was ON FIRE. The musicians and vocalists are so talented in their own right, and they gave an extraordinary performance with seamless song transitions. We asked the Swooners to design the set list and they did not disappoint (we recommend). They were simply sensational and our guests continue to remind us of that! We had our first dance songs picked out (jazz standards & Motown) and our final song of the night (Sweet Caroline—which I highly recommend) and The Swooners blew our minds with their unforgettable renditions. As my husband and I still reflect on “the big day” and the memories made, we ALWAYS find ourselves saying to each other “remember when they played this? and how good that vocalist was; etc”. Consider us Swooner Fans for Life! We feel very fortunate that the Swooners were able to be a part of our wedding and look forward to booking them again in the future!

ed! What I loved most was how they read the crowd and extended certain songs with custom riffs and drum / saxophone solos, which really got the crowd excited. My husband and I wish we had another upcoming event to hire them for - they were incredible!

d 100% book them!

il!). I received numerous compliments throughout the night about them from wedding guests("they have no business being this good!" "The band killed it"). They were super thorough and did everything I asked. Very much worth the cost -- definitely felt more unique/special than a DJ would have been. Thank you Swooners!

d incorporated them into the set list. They also played other stuff from our favorite bands, and included some of their own great suggestions. They were also there bright and early setting up on the day of, and there were never any doubts about their professionalism during the process. 10 out of 10 all the way!

t the right times - everyone was having a blast. They even learned our first dance song, and did an incredible job. We would highly recommend booking The Swooners!

mix of elegance and fun. We LOVED them.

alue, you'll be hard pressed to find a group better than the Swooners. Thanks again guys!!!

were dancing all night! Their premade playlists for between sets were perfect, though they also let you provide your own. They showed up early to set everything up, and I didn't worry about anything relating to music, sound, or the flow of the party for the rest of the night. Can't recommend them highly enough.

a great band! Dorchak/Larson wedding May 29th 2021.

with. We will be booking them again and again!

planning packet breaking down every step of the event ensuring they have the details they need to be successful emcees for the event. As a wedding planner, it has been my pleasure to work beside their calm demeanor and organized process. I highly recommend The Swooners for your wedding day!

m to anyone who appreciates quality music!

ate property and The Swooners were flexible and provided an instrumental duet for the ceremony music and the full band rocked the tent for the rest of the evening. Everyone who felt comfortable in this day of social distancing danced on the dance floor or outside the tent. Great musicians and people. They are a band for ALL ages and completed our special day!

covid. They were also wearing masks and respected social distancing rules that we had at our wedding. I highly recommend the Swooners to make any occasion special and their music will keep you moving until the last song :)

ould be gone by 9:30...... NOPE - People were begging to play well after 10pm, and they did with a few big bang hits! This is a classy band - that works for all event types, and all age groups.

an original. I also requested them to play softly since we had a 2 month baby who joined the show. They had a perfect volume and tone. They were charismatic, very polite, and most of all, awesome musicians (I too am a musician and can honestly say they were great). I would definitely recommend.

reated a "good problem" by having the dance floor so packed all night it was hard to get photos of the couple dancing lol. No joke if I was getting married soon I'd hire them lol. P.S. they also played chill music during the rest of the wedding too, so they are also great at being there all day.

s possible. We had the band play for 4 hours and then had an hour at the end for DJing - which was the perfect combination! I can not recommend them enough! The music was amazing, upbeat, and all of our guests loved them! If you’re looking for a band that will get your wedding party dancing and not sitting at their tables all night - look no further!

e variety and balance in the group is strong. My family and friends seek out other gigs that The Swooners are playing, since our wedding. They get people up and dancing from all generations!

definitely adds another layer and the horn solos were great. We had some "music people" at our party who were nodding in approval at the band's musical chops - a step above your standard wedding band. Some really smooth transitions and fun solos. They handled all other aspects well too - MCing, DJing the ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner with our provided music (which we opted for them not to play during). We were a little behind schedule after dinner and the band was totally fine taking slightly shorter set breaks to make sure we got our music in. They were a centerpiece of our wedding and we wouldn't change a thing. Highly, highly recommend.

dding guests which gave the band a wide diversity of genres and the Swooners nailed it at every level. We used them for a soft background for welcome drinks and cocktail hour, then a full band with horns and a singer for the reception. If you love live music, go for the full set up of horns as they are amazing, and the singer had great range. Reasonably priced and worth every cent!!

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section which was incredible and as a wannabe musician myself, I can confidently say that this is a group full of talented people who also have a great time jamming. The band even learned a couple songs and I, the groom and some groomsmen went up and jammed with them. EVERYONE complimented us on the band, EVERYONE and I think that's what you want in a wedding. When I saw sober people dancing until the end of the night, I was even further assured that we did something right. Thank you so much to Mark and the entire crew and we hope to see you soon!

ceremony, processional, and recessional). The performances were outstanding, from the vocals to the horns to song selections. And the best part? They had people on the dance floor all night long. It was absolutely incredible. I still get chills when I recall their performances of "The Book of Love," (a special request on our part for our first dance), "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," "You Can Call Me Al," and "The Weight." My one suggestion would be to have in-person or phone conversations with the band. We did nearly all of our correspondence via email (my preferred medium, admittedly) yet I wish we had gone over the day's schedule step by step in person to clear up any confusion about who is announcing what and when. But that's a super minor note and they were quick to remedy any issue we brought to their attention on our big day. Thank you, Swooners, for everything!

guests commented that they were impressed with their talent and their range. You just can't beat live music!

over a 100) told us multiple times how amazing they were! I can’t thank them enough and will be listening them on Spotify as well! Thank you Swooners!!!!!! 11 out of 5 stars!!!

loor opened up they totally blew everyone away. Not only are they high energy, but they can really play their instruments... I mean REALLY play them. We went with the full party band with Champagne Brown, and also added on Tony Padilla as an extra percussionist. I'm sure the standard quartet was great, but adding on Champagne, Tony, and the horn section were so so worth it. They also read the crowd really well, after the dancing got going I don't think any of the guests were looking to slow it down, and the band kept it ripping right to the very end. Special shout out to their guitar player on Pride and Joy, Champagne on Proud Mary, and Tony on Call Me Al, those were the moments that really stick out to me from a night of amazing music. We found Mark to be very responsive in the planning stages and pricing was very reasonable.

again just to hear more of the band.

feet for hours. They came to Sarasota FL for my daughters wedding and the show was worth every penny.

ding one of the most important pieces was the music- and the Swooners were everything we were looking for and more. I can’t recommend them highly enough!

wn, pop, and funk. Guests still talk about how great the band was that night. They remain my ONLY recommendation for wedding music!!

uld open up another restaurant?

us band! That's how great they sound live! They really bring the magic!

were the perfect mellow background music for cocktail hour and then they really kicked it into party mode after dinner! And they weren't too loud like many bands can be! I used to sing back in high school and they even let me "sit in" with them and sing a jazz song to my husband as a surprise! We can't say enough about how great these guys are!

room to 2001. It was epic! 100% recommend these guys whether you are into the jam scene or not.

a wedding or special event. Friendly, happy and energetic, tHe Swooners totally made our wedding and New Year’s Eve a night to remember!

Also, you have to request Champagne as the lead singer, she is phenomenal!!!

they were! We received so many rave reviews from guests at how excellent they were. They played music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, our first dance, and kept the dance floor full all night long! I love dancing at weddings and wanted to be sure we had fun at ours - best money we spent on our wedding, truly!!

knew we had to have them play at our wedding. They definitely did not disappoint. They were awesome! Their energy never slowed down. They kept rocking all night. My husband and I received so many compliments about them and continue to hear how great they were a month after our wedding.

ng decision we made was to book The Swooners! The wedding was perfect, everyone danced all night.

had a truly personalized event with them. They assisted us with equipment for speeches etc, and got in on some of the cheering/taunting, inside jokes/pranks, and kept the dance floor packed the entire night. We did not want them to leave! We made a few song requests from their “almost complete” songlist and they worked them in seamlessly. We would definitely recommend them for any event. We absolutely loved them. My friends asked how far they travelled because they wanted to hire them for their events! We couldn’t be happier with the Swooners performance and feel so lucky to be able to celebrate our wedding with a talented group of musicians and fun group of people overall.

and the horns to the basic band, and neither disappointed. Not only are The Swooners extremely talented, but they also have a very high level of energy. We can't say enough good things!

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onths after the wedding and we are continuing to get compliments on the band. Very quick to reply to messages 10/10 would recommend!

ndparents- friends in there 20s). No one wanted to leave and everyone was up dancing.

assy and with a Michael Buble sound. They were perfect for our intimate venue but still fun loving crowd. They played the standards during cocktail hour and after dinner and played tons of dance music after. Fun and unexpected songs too like Prince and Madonna, Michael Jackson. And they learned a few songs we asked. They were fabulous.