About this vendor
Nobody plays swing music like an authentic swing band. That’s what you get when you hire the 17-piece Tom Nutile Big Band for your wedding. This Boston, Massachusetts big band traces its roots to 1945, when Tom’s father, Roy, started the predecessor to this band as a teenager in East Boston.
Tom has built a modern-day wedding-band juggernaut that is expert in pop, rock, R&B and soul, as well as present-day dance hits. And yes, they still play authentic swing music and can bring out original arrangements from the likes of the Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Count Basie big bands.
With a repertoire that runs from Benny Goodman to Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra to Pharrell, this wedding band boasts more than 1,000 arrangements, both a male and female vocalist, and can provide DJ services upon request during band breaks to play any of the hits you and your guests desire.
While this band can summon the full sound of a 17-piece big band, it also plays at whisper level when called for during a cocktail reception, dinner and other times when the band needs to stay in the background.
Not interested in a full 17-piece big band, or need something smaller to fit into a more intimate venue? Tom also offers a 7-piece or an 8-piece, with a male singer or a female vocalist, or both, depending on what you prefer. For cocktail-party style weddings or very cozy venues, there is the Tom Nutile instrumental trio—or a quartet with either a male or female vocalist added, at your request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of the following are included in the price?
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses
What is the price of your popular wedding package?
$8,200 for 17-piece big band for 3 hours
$5,200 for 7-piece for 3 hours
$3,000 for 3-piece for 3 hours
Value-Added Services
As an experienced entertainer whose day job includes running public events and community relations, Tom Nutile (pronounced NEWT-Lee) knows how important it is to make your special day perfect. Our package includes a lengthy phone call to go over details, an email exchange to determine many of the details, and a walk-through of the site with you, if desired, so that everything goes smoothly.
We can also provide sound clips and videos so you know exactly what our big band sounds like and looks like.
Although most of our work is done within a 75-mile radius of Boston, we will travel nationally and even globally for an additional fee.
Details
Instruments
- Bass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
Music Genres
- Dance
- Jazz
- Latin
- Polka
- Pop
- R&B
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Every guest at my wedding loved the band. As swing dancers, we wanted a little swing band with a big swing band feeling! We ended up with a 6 piece band and they were top notch. They play so much more than swing. They played all sorts of music and got the oldest to the youngest on the dance floor! We HIGHLY recommend them and hope to use them again someday in the future! Worth the price and the price rivaled even DJs!
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