The Uptown Getdowns

The Uptown Getdowns were amazing! We had a packed dance floor the entire night which I’ve never seen before at a wedding. They did an amazing job with the song selection, MC duties, and overall entertainment with the crowd. They took the extra step of learning songs for us and really making sure they were making our night special. Don’t hesitate booking them, you won’t regret it!

The Uptown Getdowns are the best in the business, hands down. It would be easy to just say that they did a great job playing our wedding, or that they kept the dance floor rocking all night, or that they beautifully executed the music we asked them to play for our ceremony, or that the cocktail hour music they provided was perfect, or that their volume level was perfectly appropriate for all of those parts of our wedding, and they did all those things so so well. But they did all that and so much more on top of it all. The Uptown Getdowns learned an arrangement I gave them of our first dance song, and not only learned it and played it exactly like I arranged it, but even better than I had imagined. It was beyond perfect. They agreed to let my step daughter play the father daughter dance with them and even had us come by for a rehearsal before hand. They happily took some last requests we had and got them done without issue, in one case even ripping a song from YouTube the day of the wedding and creating an audio track that we asked them to play at the ceremony. Steve graciously worked with my dad months in advance of the wedding in secret to have the band involved with his speech. This band is professional as can be. Every aspect of what they do is the very definition of professionalism. From the very first details of the planning and gathering of information to the last note played of the wedding night, every aspect of it was handled with such professionalism, care, respect, kindness, attention to detail, and friendliness. But forget for a minute how great a band they are and how great they are at what they do, they’re also such good, kind, funny, and amazing individuals as people. They aren’t just there playing your wedding as a job, but they all genuinely enjoy what they do and it shows. They had just as much fun playing our wedding as we all had celebrating it. We had the version of the band with the horn section, and it added so much to an already great band. They also feature both male and female lead vocalist, and beautiful harmonies as well. That’s on the top of drums, bass, guitar, keys, and horns… the sound is so full and amazing. Their mix is great, volume perfect, and their energy is non stop all night. Oh, but don’t forget some slow songs to dance to mixed in with all that energy. They got that too. It’s the total package. I can’t say enough about this band and how great they made our wedding. These guys are the best out there. Full stop. Don’t even bother looking anywhere else, if you’ve found the Uptown Getdowns, then you’ve found your perfect wedding band.

Steve and the band were AMAZING! So easy to work with right from the beginning. They had everything handled and were very friendly and responsive. At the wedding- the band was phenomenal!! The singing, the instruments, the crowd interaction was amazing. They MCed for us and it was just perfect! They made the day so special and we really appreciate it!!

The band played a wide array of songs. They were able to get everyone dancing. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band. They were also easy to talk to and communicated quickly. They learned multiple new songs and their covers of the music were great. They provided a memorable evening for our wedding.

AMAZING band!!! We love The Uptown Getdowns! Steve helped us with details from the ceremony music to planning the reception details in an organized google doc. All of our guests raved about the band and said they were the best they’ve ever heard! I highly recommend hiring The Uptown Getdowns, you won’t regret it, they go above and beyond and are amazing people to work with!

I cannot get over how amazing The Uptown Getdowns were. All we wanted for our wedding was to keep the vibes up and the party going. And that's exactly what The Uptown Getdowns did. From the amazing vocals, the killer keyboard player, to the horns, The Uptown Getdowns did not disappoint. I can happily say that everyone complimented the talent of the band and the joy they had having them at our wedding. 100000% hire them, you will have sore feet in the morning but it will all be worth it.

The Uptown Getdowns bring the party! We had an amazing time dancing to classic rock, pop, funk, you name it there were songs for everyone. Plus our guests were able to sit in and jam with them! Great set lists, really nice people, flexible with any details you want, and great communication. 100% recommend you can’t go wrong.

To say that this band was EXCEPTIONAL at our wedding on June 1, 2023 is a complete understatement. Not only were The Uptown Getdowns professional, organized, and friendly, but they sounded incredible and were the talk of the night (after the bride and groom, of course!). It definitely helped to use them not only for the reception but also for the ceremony - they arrived ahead time and had all of their mic checks done well before guests arrived. During the stressful time leading up to and during our wedding, we knew that the band was going to be wonderful. We would highly recommend using them as your wedding band AND paying a little extra for the horns section - it's 100% worth it. Our family and friends loved the music and dancing and you can customize the songs to your preference as well - oldies for us! They even let us get up and sing a song with them! No ask is too much for The Uptown Getdowns and I would hands down recommend and use them for an event again in the future.

If I could give Steve and the Uptown Getdowns a million stars, I would. I cannot express how incredible they were. EVERYONE loved them. They were so amazing from start to finish - they made the planning so effortless and easy. They were a breath of fresh air compared to all the other stuff we had to deal with planning our wedding. They played everything we wanted and more, and they sounded FANTASTIC. Seriously, the best band (not even just a wedding band) I've heard in person in a very long time. They also played our ceremony and DJed, which was just perfect. Our venue had never worked with them before and said how amazing they were as well. DEFINITELY book them for whatever event you have.

Finding the right band for our wedding was not an easy search for us. We have very old-school tastes, and were not looking for any modern songs playing at our wedding. “Nothing after 1979” was essentially our mantra. Obviously, this made things a little difficult. We started researching bands and eventually came across The Uptown Getdowns. We saw them playing live at a basement bar in Morristown, and stopped the search immediately. We had found our band. They played everything we could have asked for from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s: golden classics that had everyone up on their feet dancing all night. We had cousins in their twenties jumping to The Rolling Stones, professional swing dancers Lindy Hopping around, and grandparents in their nineties slow dancing to Sinatra. Everyone had such a blast that we were receiving compliments about our choice of band the entire evening and beyond. Beyond the music, they did a fantastic job with the personal touches. Their introductions were phenomenal, and they worked extremely hard to learn the specific songs we asked them to play. We are going to keep going to their shows in the future, with our family in tow, because they are just SO. MUCH. FUN. If you end up hiring them for your wedding, please invite me, because I want to dance the night away again!

The Uptown Getdowns rocked our wedding! It was one of the best decisions we made to book them! Our guests are still talking about how great they were and how much fun they had on the dance floor because of this band! Would 100% recommend as they were easy to work with, so professional, and incredibly talented! They helped make our wedding such a memorable event!

The Uptown Getdowns were AMAZING! So many of my guests asked how I found such an incredible band. Whether we were on the dance floor or enjoying the night the music was perfect!

The Uptown Getdowns were amazing ! They went above and beyond to make our wedding reception great. They were so easy to work with and met all our expectations. We had so many compliments after the reception about the band! We could not have asked for a better band to play at our wedding.

The best band a bride and groom could ever ask for!! I have gotten so many compliments on our band!! The music was beautiful the vibe they give off is wonderful. But most importantly they listen to every detail that you tell them. Look no further and book the uptown get downs today! Thank you guys for making our day spectacular!! 🎉🎉🙌🏽🙌🏽😎😎👻👻

The Uptown Getdowns were a pleasure to work with and a huge hit during our wedding. They handled all of our special requests - learning new songs, handling entrances, and working in other AV elements - and guests loved their music and style. I kept hearing praises throughout the night. Hire them!

I would give them ten stars if I could. The members were genuinely down to earth, polite and professional when we spoke to them. At my wedding they played awesome music and I couldn’t have asked for a better sound. The music was loud enough to enjoy but not too loud where people had to shout to talk. They also took requests. All of my guests were talking about how great they were. These guys are extremely talented and will deliver!

The Uptown Getdowns were an amazing choice for our wedding! They were so communicative throughout the whole process and made sure everything happened as planned. They sang our first dance song and it was so special to us and they got so many of our guests up and dancing. Everyone in the band is so talented and I can’t recommend them enough for your next event. Five stars!!

We could not have asked for a better live band than the Uptown Getdowns for our wedding reception. They are fantastic musicians, super organized, and extremely flexible. They even let us hop on stage to play a few songs with them. Look no further, you MUST hire these guys!!!!

The Uptown Getdowns truly made our wedding night. They were so kind, communicative, and easy to work with every step of the way leading up to our wedding and we knew from the moment we spoke with them, we would have a good experience. However, we never could have predicated just HOW incredible they were during out wedding. People were dancing nonstop throughout the night and when it was time for the wedding to end, people were begging them to keep playing. If you want a packed dance floor all night long, look absolutely no further. PS- they learned a few songs for us which was a really sweet touch and made our night feel extra special!!

Nancy r. My daughter got married this past weekend. This band was amazing. They were friendly, accommodating and had everyone on the dance floor. A good time was had by all. A great band makes a great party and this band definitely made a great party

The band was amazing & extremely professional!! Our guests NEVER stopped dancing or left the dance floor!! Great musicians & all around fun group of people.

We could not have been happier with this band!!! Hands down, our favorite vendor. We saw them perform at another venue and were very interested in having them play at our wedding. Steve, the drummer/manager, was a joy to work with. He was very thorough in asking us our song preferences, managing the party's timing day of, and ensuring that everyone was sure to dance. In addition, we were very impressed with the hora they played. Not only did they learn new songs that we requested, but they learned some of the Hebrew lyrics as well! And the horn section made it unforgettable. (We suggest getting the horn section even if you're not doing a hora). 10/10. We highly recommend the The Uptown Getdowns!

We had the best time on our wedding day with the Uptown Getdowns! After reaching out through their website, we worked with Steve Dans, the band's drummer, who was very communicative and easy to work with. He helped us add a horn player to the group for the day, and lay out a timeline for our reception. The band learned 5 songs for us and everything on the wedding day was absolutely perfect! We received so many compliments from our guests that the band sounded great, brought such a good energy, and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long! They made our reception such a fun party! It was exactly what we hoped it would be!

The Uptown Getdowns were hands down the best part of our wedding! They had everyone on the dance floor the second they started playing, and had so much incredible energy the entire wedding! The main point of contact Steve was an absolute pleasure to work with. We couldn’t recommend the Uptown Getdowns more!!!!

If fantastic singing, personality, quality sound, and great music are important to you, then this band is perfect!! They made the day so special and provided so much good energy that people had to get up and dance!

Before booking the band, we saw them play at a few bars and other events, and each time they impressed us and played a really great variety of music. Once we booked them for the wedding, Steve and the rest of the band were so great to work with and learned songs for our wedding dances and other songs we requested. We received so many complements from our guests about the band, and they made the wedding go very smoothly and played incredibly well the entire time. We would love to book them in the future for other events, and will recommend them to all our friends getting married in the future!

From start to finish- the Uptown Getdowns were exceptionally accommodating, professional, talented & personable. Not only did they deliver an incredible performance at our wedding, they worked closely with us the entire process and remained flexible with our decision to post-pone due to Covid. Our guests really enjoyed the variety of music and the contagious energy they brought to the venue. Steve, in particular, really helped keep me calm and relaxed during the planning process! This band is made up of the best of the best, phenomenal musicians with big hearts, full of positive vibes and passion. Thanks for making our wedding day extra special & we look forward to seeing you perform locally.

Could not have had a better experience with the Uptown Getdowns! From start to finish, the band was extremely responsive, easy to work with, and did I mention talented?! There was not one single guest at our wedding that was not impressed by how well they sounded and interacted with guests on the dance floor. My wife and I decided to add the optional horn section, which was suggested by Steve the drummer. The decision couldn't have worked out better since the horn section was excellent and added a perfect touch to the already great-sounding band. We could never understand why people opt for a DJ when you can have an 8 piece band play live music for all different eras. After hearing this band once, we will realize that you will never want to have a DJ at your wedding again.

If you're anything like me, you take forever to make a decision. You read a million reviews, make a ton of phone calls and watch/listen to a bunch of songs or go see whatever band you're looking into. Let me just save you the trouble-book this band. I can't possibly say enough good things about them. Steve was my contact throughout and he could not have been more professional, friendly, and responsive, always answering my many questions and emails and adapting to changes in plans. Their sound is the best part though- we had seen them in a bar and they sounded even better at our wedding. They learned our song weeks before the wedding and it was perfect. They had everyone up and dancing-even my 90-year-old grandma! They are true professionals and it shows-you can tell they've been playing together forever because their sound is absolutely flawless and their harmony is amazing. Not to mention their insane song repertoire! They really made our wedding so special and memorable. Book them-you won't be disappointed!

I can’t write enough good things about the Uptown Getdowns. So many of our wedding guests couldn’t stop raving about the music. The band is so talented, engaging, and know exactly what to play to have all guests, young and old, up on the dance floor having a great time. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. This band is awesome, they sound great, and have the best energy! If you want the have the best wedding ever, BOOK THEM

The Uptown Getdowns were hands down the best vendors we booked for our wedding! We'd seen them live before - both at a bar in Hoboken and at a friend's wedding - so we were confident going in that the quality of their performance would be excellent. But what we didn't anticipate was how incredibly communicative they were leading up to the wedding. Steve went above and beyond to get a sense of me and my husband, our guests, and the vibe we were trying to create. When our wedding day rolled around and it was 105 degrees, they still managed to get everyone on the dance floor. I cannot possibly recommend them enough!!

Hands down, the best band around. Not only are they all such great people, but they are such talented musicians! They brought such fun, joy and love to our special day and we were so lucky to have them there with us. Everyone danced all night long and shouted "Encore!" when they were done because no one wanted them to stop playing. Thank you guys for being so awesome and rocking our wedding! <3

The band was absolutely amazing! Throughout the night multiple people from both my and my wife's family came up to us saying they loved the band. They were always responsive in the months leading up to our wedding, and were able to accommodate all of our requests. The ceremony music was just what we had hoped for, and they kept the party going for the entire reception! We are definitely recommending them to others.

The Uptown Getdowns rocked our wedding!!! We are so happy we chose them to be our wedding band. Their performance and talent was nothing short of amazing! They filled up the ballroom with their signature sound and kept our guests boogying through our special day. One of my favorite moments, was when the brass section joined us on the dance floor and kept the sounds swirling around us. That was super awesome, unexpected and added a nice bit of spontaneity. As we made our rounds to greet all our guests we couldn't even tell you how many compliments we got on The Uptown Getdowns. That is a great feeling. Steve (the drummer) was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. He was friendly, accommodating and made sure we had everything we wanted for our wedding. Overall, everything was perfect, and we couldn't think of a better to band to have at our wedding. Not only are they talented, fun, energetic, and professional, they are super reasonable too! So, if you're in search for an awesome wedding band definitely check out The Uptown Getdowns!

My husband and I were blown away by The Uptown Getdowns!! They were amazing at our wedding!! They have so much energy and they play all types of music for different age groups. All of our guests can NOT stop talking about how great they were! We will definitely be recommending them to people. Thank you so much for making our wedding day one to remember!!

Absolutely Amazing! So many people asked us for the bands name to later book them for events, including the venue. They made our day so much fun!! BOOK THEM NOW!!

Stop what you're doing immediately and book this band. Seriously. This is it. Click the button. They were that good. They were unbelievable. Young guests, older guests, and everyone in the middle were on their feet the entire time, and enthusiastically complimenting them was the first thing EVERYONE said to me that night (and I was the bride, so they could have said some other stuff, you know?) We had the 8 person version of the band, as we opted to include the optional brass section, which i also recommend. Those guys really enhanced the sound and brought the party to the dance floor--literally. They were out jamming and dancing in the crowd, which was awesome. They have an amazingly extensive song list (the first time I read it I wanted every single one played; if only there were enough time), but if on the off chance you want something they don't know they can learn it flawlessly within a matter of weeks. They learned our first dance song and it absolutely perfect. They took a break at one point to eat their dinner, but because the vibe was so good they didn't want to disrupt the flow and they played straight through the entire night. I think that's their best strength: reading the room and knowing what to play next. Every single song was a hit; no fillers, no misses. My groom and I even got a surprise icing (don't ask) from our friends, and they immediately went into "Ice, Ice, Baby" by Vanilla Ice to accompany it. Awesome. Lead vocalists are great. They have a great female singer and a wonderful male singer, which is a huge strength and allows them to have a diverse sound. Their overall sound is awesome, too, which is something that was tough for me when I was looking bands because my mom, sister, and aunt are music teachers and my uncle, cousin, and a member of our bridal party are professional musicians... but obviously these guys are top notch, so I had nothing to worry about. Their sense of humor is awesome, too. I put a bunch of jokes into what I asked them to read for the bridal party introductions and they pulled it off, which is something that could have really fallen flat if it were done incorrectly. And they were cracking jokes all night. Steve (the drummer and the contact for the band) was extremely professional, friendly, and easy to work with throughout the whole process. He got back to emails right away, which makes a huge difference if you're handling all the vendors yourself. Definitely recommend going to one of their shows and checking it out for yourself, we had a blast when we saw them play in Hoboken, but trust me, they're beyond awesome. Long story short, lock these guys down while you can!

My husband and I are SO happy that we discovered this gem of a band to book for our wedding in October 2017. They sounded AWESOME and kept the energy going all night through everything from having horn players engage throughout the dance floor, adding some funky personality to the songs, emceeing an anniversary song, and inspiring a gigantic conga line. It was SO much fun and all our guests keep raving about it. The band was also great to work with. They learned songs for us (and did it well), locked down all our preferences, got a feel for how our personalities should translate to the entertainment, and they were very professional and on-point with all the set-up & logistics. Even when our reception timeline got messed up during the wedding, they were able to just naturally go with the flow and flexibly adjust on-the-fly to make sure all the important moments and songs were covered. Great people, great music, great decision to hire this band!

We had the Uptown Getdowns for our wedding and they far exceeded all of our expectations. My husband and I are huge music people and the music we had for our wedding was extremely important. The band was amazing and we couldn't have asked for anything better. They learned 5 songs that we requested and we were blown away. I highly recommend having the Uptown Getdowns for any event! The BEST wedding band we could've asked for. Thank you guys for everything!

The Uptown Getdowns were phenomenal! Their sound was outstanding! The full sound with their horn section made my daughter and son-in-law's wedding a not-to-forget celebration! Our guests are still talking about the band and the whole affair. They say it was the best wedding band they ever heard. The band's music gave us a non-stop dancing and party event. Something we really wanted. The band learned all of our requests and did a fantastic job. We couldn't have been happier with the results. The songs were geared to a multi-age bracket and there was something for everyone. They knew when to calm the music down, during dinner, and when to bring it back up again. I highly recommend the Uptown Getdowns for a variety of events, especially weddings, and we hope to have the pleasure of working with them again.

I Loved having the uptown getdowns at our wedding! They were fantastic ! And really changed the minds of anyone who questioned band or dj! They had a fantastic energy! They will learn up to 5 songs for your wedding and they do an incredible job! If we could do it all again, we would.