About this vendor
The Uptown Band is a wedding band based in Shillington, PA. They help deliver the award-winning entertainment you deserve on your big day.
Since 2006, The Uptown Band has been the premier choice for live entertainment throughout the Northeast. With over 300 weddings under their belt, they're renowned for their versatility, professionalism, and ability to create an unforgettable atmosphere for your special day. Performing at nearly 2,000 shows, The Uptown Band boasts a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success.
The Uptown Band is passionate about personalizing your wedding, ensuring every detail reflects your unique style and preferences. From Bruno Mars to The Beatles, their extensive song list covers a wide range of genres, ensuring there's something for everyone. They take the time to understand your vision and create a seamless, stress-free experience. They'll work closely with you to curate a setlist that keeps your guests dancing all night long.
Details
Instruments
- Flute
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Jazz
- Pop
- R&B
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2020.
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Booking The Uptown Band was one of the absolute best decisions that we made for our wedding! Erich is SO fun to work with on top of being professional and an expert MC for the even...
ing. He quickly responded to all of my questions with enthusiasm, helped organize the layout and timeline for our ceremony and reception, and overall was an incredible vendor to work with. The band along with Erich kept the dance floor packed the entire night! All of our guests are still raving about how fantastic the band was and how much fun they had dancing the night away. Erich and The Uptown Band truly made our wedding one to remember!
We cannot say enough amazing things about Uptown Band! From the very beginning, they were so easy to work with—professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our weddin...
g exactly what we wanted. We especially loved being able to work directly with the band themselves throughout the planning process rather than through a manager. It made the entire experience feel so much more personal.
The duo who played during cocktail hour was such a nice touch and set the perfect tone for the evening. Once the full band started, the energy was incredible and they kept the dance floor packed all night. Our guests are still talking about how great they were!
Erich was the absolute best and kept everything flowing seamlessly throughout the night. Uptown Band was truly one of the highlights of our wedding, and we could not recommend them more!
Hiring Erich and The Uptown Band will be the easiest decision you make during your wedding planning process. From our very first call, Erich was incredibly personable and easy to w...
ork with. He answered every email at lightning speed leading up to the wedding, and we always felt like we were in great hands.
The Uptown Band had been my dream wedding band ever since I was serving tables 10 years ago. They were the only thing that kept me from taking the early cut because they were just THAT good. Years later, their consistency has not changed. They are absolutely incredible.
They are true experts at creating an unforgettable party atmosphere. We never left the dance floor, and neither did our guests. I don't think we've ever been to a wedding with a better dance floor. Erich was the perfect MC throughout the night. He engaged our guests flawlessly and kept everything flowing smoothly without ever taking attention away from us.
He stayed true to our "must play" list and crafted the perfect setlist, keeping everyone dancing all night long. Erich truly makes you feel like your wedding is the most important event of their year. I can honestly say they are worth every single penny.
Go see one of their free shows throughout the year and experience it for yourself. You won't regret it.
Absolutely incredible! This band was so easy to work with from start to finish. They learned three special songs for our reception and performed them flawlessly. The dance floor wa...
s packed all night, and we had more guests than I can count come up to us raving about how amazing the band was. Their energy, talent, and professionalism made our reception unforgettable. We couldn’t recommend them more!
Erich and the band were SENSATIONAL! Truly, everything we could hope for. Live music was extremely important to us on our wedding day, and Erich and the band delivered in spades. E...
ach member of the band really shines; they delivered a jazzy, intimate vibe for cocktail hour and upbeat, dance vibes for the reception. Erich emcee'd the day with such enthusiasm and professionalism. We couldn't be happier and will recommend them again and again.
Worth every penny for our wedding. Everyone said the same thing, “That was the most fun wedding I’ve ever been to.” Erich is a great MC, learned all the weird songs I wanted, and ...
is a true professional. He knows how to get the crowd up and dancing and make it a fun wedding. Also, FOREST IS THE MAN.
Our entire experience from beginning to end with Erich and The Uptown Band was excellent. Throughout the events of the evening there was the perfect musical accompaniment. The band...
exceeded our expectations with the quality and variety of music they were able to deliver beyond their initial set list. We received countless compliments from guests on how fantastic the band was. We would highly recommend The Uptown Band!
The Uptown Band played at our wedding, and they were absolutely incredible! They accommodated all of our wishes including playing our wedding song which was not on the list of son...
gs they knew. One of the band members plays the mandolin, which made it possible to play the song which meant the world to us. They also played Auld Lang Syne for us to close our wedding. It was so beautiful and made the wedding day really special. They also were so engaging with the audience. Everyone could not stop talking about how amazing the band was. Highly recommend! I will be telling everyone I know about this band and looking for their events online.
INCREDIBLE! Absolutely incredible performance! Professional and great to deal with. Would happily hire them for any event, they had the whole wedding dancing.
Was at a wedding tonight and they are by far the best band I've heard at wedding/event! Played music for all ages. Nice job guys. If you have a wedding or event hire them.
Can not say enough great things about our entire experience with The Uptown Band! The music can make or break a wedding reception and they knocked it out of the park! So talented,...
so much fun and so easy to work with! Erich is an incredible talent and a great emcee! Recommend HIGHLY!
Simply amazing band with incredible energy and attention to detail. They made our reception memorable and were the talk of the night! Most importantly, they made my bride, who lov...
es to dance, so damn happy. Affordable, easy to work with, and excited to be a part of your special day. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Erich Cawalla and The Uptown Band were absolutely incredible - booking them for our 9/3/23 wedding was one of the best decisions we made! Erich was amazing, fun, and so easy to wor...
k with from beginning to end. The evening was super exciting and high-energy – we had a busy dance floor the whole night, and we got tons of comments from our friends and family about how the band made the wedding! They engaged the crowd in exactly the right way and were all such versatile and talented musicians! We chose a pretty eclectic setlist, and The Uptown Band totally delivered. They even made sure to include the Hora for us and learned a few special songs that we requested. From 80s to ska to show tunes… there’s nothing these guys can’t do. Thank you thank you!
Thank you Erich Cawalla and The Uptown Band for making my wedding day so much more memorable. We had asked for songs from many generations to be played and I appreciate that you pl...
ayed all the songs that we requested. Thanks to you, the reception ran smoothly and everyone was up on their feet! Some people even stayed longer than they had anticipated because they were enjoying the music so much! So many people thanked me for not only having a live band, but also for a band that played every song so well. I cannot say enough good things about The Uptown Band! We are so grateful that we had you for our wedding. Thank you for a wonderful night of music and celebration!
The Uptown Band was amazing to work with from beginning to end. Erich was extremely responsive to any questions and very thorough in preparing for our wedding. The whole band put o...
n an absolutely INCREDIBLE show for our wedding guests. We had a full dance floor for the entire night and so many of our guests came up to us later to tell us how much fun they had. I might be biased, but The Uptown Band was definitely the best band I have ever seen perform at a wedding. They were interactive, high energy, and truly helped us create a night we will never forget!
The Uptown Band does a fantastic job engaging the crowd!
AMAZING!!!! My husband and I were on the fence about dj vs band but could not be more thrilled with our decision. Uptown Band was the best! Our wedding was 3 weeks ago and we are s...
till receiving texts on how much fun we had. We had multiple phone calls/emails leading up to the wedding, Erich listened to all of our requests/concerns/etc and followed through. Do not hesitate with booking them :)
Erich and crew are the ultimate wedding band for your special day! Not only is this group hella talented, they bring the FUN! If you're looking for a high energy, reliable, and tal...
ented band for your special day, The Uptown Band delivers on it all. Their set list appeals to all ages as well. 10/10 experience with The Uptown Band!
The Uptown Band is the reason you choose to have a live band at your wedding. Excellent musicians, so great to work with, and will keep your guests on the dance floor all night. ...
Cannot recommend them enough!
The Uptown Band is AMAZING!!!! I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a talented, fun, band willing to personalize to make your event awesome! They played at our we...
dding ceremony (beautiful instrumental) and our reception, where they pulled out all the stops to make it fun and energetic. We continue to receive compliments months later. Uptown Band covers all genres and works with you to play a great mix. Erich and the band have fans for life!
We cannot say enough about The Uptown Band. We booked them for our original wedding date in October 2020 and ended up postponing a year. Erich was easy to work with through all of ...
that. As our big day approached, we were able to request specific songs and had no issues with our requests.
Day of, The Uptown Band exceeded all of my high expectations! They truly made the day unforgettable! Our friends and family are still raving about our wedding reception and how WONDERFUL the band was. We danced to classics, contemporary, and everything in between. The band kept the party going!
If you need a wedding band, stop looking and book The Uptown Band. You have found the best!
We were searching for a band for our wedding to fit with our Christmas Speak Easy theme. I looked at many, but none really felt "right." Then I remembered seeing the Uptown Band at...
Nissley at their last summer concert of 2021. I looked at their website and instantly knew they would likely be the best fit. I spoke with Erich, and everything fell into place so perfectly. I loved all the horns, all the energy, everything! Their stage presence is like no other, and kept everyone engaged and on the dance floor. Literally everyone at our wedding said it was the best wedding band they had ever seen, as well as the most beautiful, magical wedding they had ever attended. They truly set the vibe I was going for with a 20's/30's Christmas Speak Easy wedding. THANK YOU SO MUCH for making our wedding as special as it was! I can't wait to see them at other performances through the year!
The Uptown Band is the best wedding band EVER !
If you don't call Erich you are making a huge mistake. I have attended many many events in my lifetime and there is no band better ...
! Erich will entertain your guests from beginning to end and your guests will end up spending more time dancing than drinking ! Don't waste your time looking around, trust me call the UPTOWN BAND and don't look back.
Rick K
Best Band in the Land. Great arrangements masterfully performed. Made our wedding a memorable event. Erich is a true artist and entertainer with his Uptown Band. Highly recommend t...
o anyone planning a special event, The Uptown Band will not disappoint!
My wife and I cannot say enough good things about Erich Cawalla and the rest of the Uptown Band. As we continued to try and schedule and reschedule our wedding during this pandemic...
, Erich was there every step of the way with us. We spent hours on the phone talking out different scenarios and situations to where we could make our BIG day happen, and he would time after time explain, "Vince, I'll play anytime, anywhere. We're going to make this happen!". This is a true testament to the type of people Erich and the rest of the Uptown Band are.
Aside from being incredible to work with, their body of work speaks for itself!!! Erich is an incredible performer and musician, and the rest of the band is just as talented. They don't only just play great music, but they all know how to perform. Their ability to get a party started, keep it going, and leave the entire crowd wanting more is exactly what we wanted for our wedding. We could not have chosen a better group to help us celebrate than Erich Cawalla and the rest of the Uptown Band.
The Uptown Band is absolutely spectacular. They were so fun and sounded amazing! Everyone danced all night long!
Having The Uptown Band at our wedding was the best decision we made! My guests are still talking about how fabulous they were. Erich was great to work with and so accommodating.
Uptown Band is THE BEST! Eric is great to work with and totally brings the hype (from the first communication to the last song) which I appreciated! He knows how to get the party s...
tarted and keep the party going for the whole night! We had a few unique songs that we asked him to learn for both the ceremony and reception and he was happy to accommodate. The guests loved the band and we had tons of people ask us who they were because they wanted to try to get them for their upcoming wedding! Highly recommend Eric & The Uptown Band!
I can't stress how much fun my wife and I had working with The Uptown Band! If you love R&B/motown, this is the group for you! Not only is their repertoire extensive, they are will...
ing to learn new songs for your own special day. Our dance floor was never vacant with The Uptown Band! They also perform for your ceremony if needed.
Wow! What can we say that has not already been said?! Uptown Band MADE our reception a hit! The musicians and vocalists are fantastic, fun, upbeat, and professional. We hired the ...
Uptown Band to perform at our wedding reception at Brick Gables in May 2019. From the first email to Erich Cawalla, the band’s lead male vocalist and coordinator, we knew that it would be smooth sailing from there. He responded quickly and each request and detail was followed to a tee. Erich listened to our ideas and offered advice when we needed it! He even went as far as “re-doing” our vows for us in front of family and friends since we had a destination wedding the month before. First time for everything, right Erich!?
The day of-Uptown Band arrived promptly, organized, and most importantly genuinely EXCITED to be there and perform for our special party! It was everything we could have wished for. We are still getting compliments from friends and family. Uptown Band is worth every penny! Many thanks to Uptown Band, the talent of each member are unsurpassed and are celebrated by the Fisher and Bortner family and friends!
Erich and the Uptown Band are amazing! They were responsive, professional, and above all, FUN! We booked them a year in advance to make absolute sure they were available. They do n...
ot disappoint!
We would give the Uptown Band 10 stars! They played for our wedding reception and they exceeded all of our expectations. Erich is not only a talented musician, but also a friendl...
y, entertaining host. He was professional, punctual, and a pleasure to work with. The band played a variety of fun, upbeat songs and romantic, slow songs that all guests (from toddlers to grandmas) could dance to and appreciate. Our wedding guests were so impressed with this 9-piece band - we are still receiving compliments about the band weeks after the wedding. We hope to attend more of their shows for years to come.
We cannot say enough amazing things about the uptown band! They helped to make our first dance as mr and mrs so special and even worked with us beforehand and sent a recording of t...
he song so we could practice to the bands version of the song.
We picked the uptown band because they not only have smooth transitions from one song to the next, but they also have such strong vocals. The lead singer Erich, crushed louis armstrom - what a wonderful world and then was hitting high notes a second later. We also loved the fact that they have multiple females who sing with the band which guaranteed us a strong band even though our wedding was in the middle of flu season. Also they took less breaks than we scheduled them to take!
During our reception there was a slight error with the timing of dinner being served and the band agreed to play an extra half hour to make sure we got in a ton of dancing time at the end of the night. No one wanted the music to stop! The Uptown band definitely knew how to work the crowd and we cannot thank them enough.
Our guests are still raving and we are so thrilled to have a great band in the Philadelphia area to follow and relive our wedding day.
The uptown band kept the people on the dance floor all night. Their vocal range allowed them to perform perfectly all of our favorite songs. The sax was a crowd pleaser too.
The Uptown Band performed at our November 2018 wedding, and they were amazing! They sound fantastic and have such great energy. Erich was so great to work with from beginning to ...
end. Highly recommend!
This band is awesome! We had them DJ our ceremony and play our wedding on Dec 28, 2018. Erich and the member's of the band were nice, looked sharp, and were super entertaining! The...
set up of the band looked classy and elegant as well. Love the lighting they brought in which was a surprise and a nice added touch. Most of all that was impressive was their professionalism. We got the music and vibe we wanted and Erich was knowledgable and helpful along the way! Had the most memorable night thanks to the Uptown Band!
amazing band great variety of music
Loved, loved, loved Uptown Band. The music is such a critical part of any wedding. We asked for a party and they delivered. There is so much talent amongst all of band members. We ...
had jazz musicians during cocktail hour which were awesome. The band had everyone outta their seats and on the dance floor the entire night. No regrets! You won’t either if you go with the uptown Band!
Uptown Band was absolutely fabulous to work with. The dance floor was full all night and everyone was so excited that we had a band. They cover such a wide variety of music so th...
ere was something for everyone. Even when the bend took a break, the songs they DJ'd fit the evening perfectly as well.
Where do I begin?! We had seen Uptown perform before and were amazed by their ability to engage everyone in the crowd no matter what age and instantly knew we wanted them at our we...
dding. Erich and the band were incredibly kind, easy to work with and accommodating to our requests, including my request to sing to my husband. We lost all power during the last 30 minutes of our reception but the band didn't skip a beat! They kept the party going by dancing, playing saxophone, drums and anything else that didn't require an electrical hookup. Because of the band's willingness to keep going and positivity, the crowd kept going too! We danced and sang the night away! Thank you Uptown!! We seriously can't thank you enough for making our wedding dreams come true. It was a night we and our family and friends, will remember forever! Now, time to look for an excuse to book you guys again! ;)
Kaelea and Chris 5.26.18
The Uptown Band is absolutely amazing!! My husband and I had The Uptown Band play at our wedding in August and had a duo for our cocktail hour. Erich is incredibly easy to work wit...
h, accommodating, and professional. Our biggest challenge was trying to narrow down their incredible playlist (so many great choices)! They are able to perform a variety of songs which allowed all of our guests to enjoy the band. They even performed all of the songs for our special dances. Everyone was on the dance floor having a great time at our wedding. Everybody at the wedding had amazing things to say about The Uptown Band and could not get over how great they were. The Uptown Band made our wedding such an enjoyable and memorable experience! We highly recommend The Uptown Band!!
Thank you for helping to make our wedding incredible. Keith ("White Shoes") & Kelli 8.12.17
The #1 question I received from my guests was, "Where did you find this band? They are incredible. "What a great band.'
Erich is easy to work with. We requested a song for a dance ...
not many had heard of and they had to learn and played it flawlessly. I can say enough about how they played, got everyone on the dance floor, and just ended the evening perfectly. Thank you to the Uptown Band.
Amazing Band! I recommend them to anyone who would happen to be looking for a band. Eric is just a great person with a great personality.
The Uptown Band was absolutely incredible! They had EVERYONE on the dance floor, partying all night long. They were SO easy to work with, responding to emails quickly. They were so...
friendly and bent over backwards to make the day so special for us. All of our guests raved about how awesome they were!
The Uptown Band did such a great job. We had the 8 piece band and they rocked out the entire night. I'm not kidding when I say that half of the people at the wedding asked if we fo...
und them in NYC because they were so good. No, Reading, PA--and amazing! They were so accommodating and responsive, the music was on point and their voices were incredible...my parents said that they sound like Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. They played a great mix of recent music and oldie favorites and it all sounded great! Definitely recommend!
Every person that attended my wedding made this comment at the end of the night or the next day: "that band made your wedding!". I couldn't sum it up any better. They were the E...
ASIEST most accommodating vendor to work with. Responses to questions were almost immediate. They played a wide range of music, aced every song, and kept the crowd dancing all night. At one point someone thought that they were playing a DJ-type song for our first dance until they realized it was the band & Jenifer & Erich are that good!
The Uptown Band was incredible! They have an extensive song list and learned three new songs for us. During the reception they were the life of the party and everyone was dancing. ...
All I heard after my wedding was how it was the best one anyone had ever been too and they absolutely loved the band. The lead singe, Erich, got everyone on the dance floor and made the day very special for us. And the guitarist played a rock solo in the middle of the dance floor! I have nothing negative so say about our experience with them. Book this band for your wedding reception and you will have no regrets. They're worth every penny.
Got everyone on the dance floor, amazing presence- great playlist,
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