Tradewinds

The best band ever ! Didn’t even have to give them a playlist they knew what the crowd wanted. Everyone keeps telling me how great the band was. Very professional and they sounded better than I imagined! They were the best vendor and I’m so happy we booked them.

10000000/10. If I could give Tradewinds more than 5 stars I would. They were professional, fun and kept our guests up on the dance floor the entire wedding! They were so interactive and friendly with us and our guests it was like we had known them forever! Anyone looking for a wedding band or band for any occasion look no further and book Tradewinds!!

We loved The Tradewinds and so did our guests! Music was most important for us when creating the vision of our wedding, and The Tradewinds delivered. All our guests, of all ages, were up dancing all night. Great energy and great vibe. Great overall experience. From booking, to discussing songs, to the day of, everything was perfect!

Tradewinds was everything we were looking for! Brian was amazing to work with and picking out personalized songs that played for individual dances but also all night long. Our guests were so impressed by the amount of music played and the quality was perfection. I had a six piece for a 90 person wedding and it was everything we hoped for.

We were at a recent wedding as guests with Tradewinds Band and it was incredible. My entire family was dancing and up all night. It wasn't like the usual wedding bands we have heard. They played everything. My daughter is now booking them for 2025. We are thrilled. We are sure this is the right choice!

There are not enough words to explain how terrific Tradewinds was on our wedding day. From start to finish their professionalism was unparalleled, but let's be honest- when you're booking music, you want one thing and one thing only: people to DANCE. I saw my boss dance, a local legislature dance, and at one point, there wasn't enough room on the dance floor. In the middle of our day I had people pull me aside, winded and sweaty to say "This is the best band I've ever seen!" It was like a private concert! Not only is this band insanely talented, their energy is incredible. If you're a bride or groom tossing between the idea of a band or a DJ, hands down, go with a band, and go with Tradewinds. You will not regret your choice.

I wish I could give this band more than 5 stars. They were amazing!! I don't think there was an inch of dancefloor available the entire night. Almost all of our wedding guests were up dancing all night and having a great time. This band does a fantastic job of playing a great set list that impressed everyone across generations. They were so easy to work with and took time to learn certain songs that we wanted to be played. We also used this band to play for our cocktail hour (piano- which was perfect and classic) and after hours (DJ- which was great way to continue the party and we didn't have to worry about making a playlist or someone dominating the aux cord). I had full trust in this band but they completely exceeded our expectations and I would 100% recommend this band to anyone!! Multiple guests asked for their name to use for their weddings so we can't wait to hear them again soon!

Exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend this band. They made the entire process easy and efficient. We communicated with the band leader up until our wedding day to make sure all the pieces were in place and everything worked out perfectly. We had an 11 piece band for our wedding and we couldn't have been happier with the outcome. The music was awesome and the band made the night amazing. They played great songs and had everyone up on the dance floor. All our guests told us how much they loved the band and we did too!

I cannot say enough positive things about Tradewinds!!! They were a wonderful band to work with from the beginning stages of wedding planning. They were incredibly accommodating with our requests for our first dance and parent dances. Our dance floor was filled with guests from the flower girl to grandparents for the ENTIRE wedding. We had an absolute blast and our guests could not stop raving about Tradewinds! You can even listen to them play throughout Long Island or Fire Island before your wedding and see that people can't help but dance when they hear them play!

When I was asked to write a review about Tradewinds I didn’t know where to begin! As a family we have been getting together for years to hear their amazing music! We have an incredible amount of memories attributed to this phenomenal group of musicians! So when my daughter got engaged this was the one thing that was not negotiable, this band was a must for her wedding! She called Brad Sporkin, who has been a family friend for as many years as she has been alive! Gave him her wedding date and prayed the date was available! To her delight it was one of the last dates in 2023! They were excellent in communicating all the information needed to make sure the event was everything that they wanted! From the first song to the last the guests never sat down! The band was so great connecting with every guest and making sure the music was geared to the energy of the crowd! This band is incredibly vested in making sure no matter what the event is that is as special and memorable as you expected! These musicians are not just there for the paycheck they are there because they truly love what they do! Each of these special musicians are beautiful inside and out and you would be lucky to have them play your event !

Tradewinds recently played at my daughter’s wedding and we’re truly amazing. I knew they would be because we have been enjoying their music for years now. The band members are committed to giving an amazing performance no matter where they play. Their talent ,professionalism. and energy make every performance awesome.

What an amazing day celebrating my sisters wedding. Tradewinds has been a huge part of our lives for many years and sharing such a big day with them was just wonderful. We couldn’t thank them enough for their time, effort and dedication. Looking forward to using them again on my own wedding day!!

When wedding planning, there is so much stress about when making the decisions of who your vendors will be, but do NOT stress about this one. You will not regret booking Tradewinds for your wedding day! They are the absolute best wedding band and made our wedding the epic party it was. Their vibes are amazing and all ages can enjoy their music. Nobody, including me, left the dance floor the entire night. We got so many compliments from our guests saying how amazing Tradewinds was. Just trust me on this one and book them already!!! 10/10 would recommend a thousand times over. Love you guys!!!

My family is OBSESSED with this band, so much so that we follow them around like groupies whenever they're playing. Their vibe is incredible and we all have the best time when we see them play. I'm thankful to Tradewinds, because their band has brought me closer to my family. I have so many memories of watching Tradewinds, laughing and dancing with my family that I'll never forget. When my sister got engaged, she knew immediately that she wanted Tradewinds to play at her wedding. The process was smooth prior to the wedding in terms of their customer service and communication with the bride and groom. My sister raved about how great they were, because it made planning a lot less stressful for her. She told them songs she liked and they crushed it on the day of. There was not a minute of the reception that people weren't on the dance floor. They're so engaging that family members who I'd never seen dance were up and having an incredible time. This meant so much to my family and I. The day truly would not have been complete without them and we have not stopped talking about it since. I would recommend Tradewinds to any couple planning a wedding and wanting a live band who will leave an unforgettable impact on the guests.

We had Tradewinds perform at our wedding and they completely surpassed our expectations! Professional, amazing, and so much fun. Our guests can’t stop talking about how incredible they were.

My husband and I got married on May 19, 2023 in Montauk. We were excited to work with Tradewinds initially after seeing how highly rated they were on Wedding Wire, and then especially after our initial consultation. Pete, the band leader, had an incredible amount of passion and excitement when walking us through how they typically play, what we could expect, etc. We knew they would be amazing and sure enough they were. They brought so much energy to our wedding, we can’t thank them enough. The songs they played were all across the board - current, throwbacks, oldies etc. There was really music for everyone to enjoy, and everyone was raving about how great they were at the wedding and even after. We couldn’t recommend them more and look forward to seeing some of their sets this summer!

Good food and a good band were our two wedding priorities, and Tradewinds was the perfect choice. They were much more affordable than other bands we spoke with, and had more members for the price + brass. I love that they are not exclusively a wedding band and also play at bars. They were awesome at working the crowd and kept people dancing all night. We had a keyboardist for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and the full band did 3 45 minute dance sets (one before dinner, and two after). We did not leave the dancefloor the entire night.

We discovered Tradewinds years ago when they played at local events and fundraisers here on Long Island, and after scoping out some other potential options, we just knew they had to be our wedding band! Our wedding was on 10/8 in the Catskills and the members of Tradewinds travelled the 3+ hours on a holiday weekend to be there for us. We were all blown away by the beauty of the guitarist’s music during our ceremony, and they NAILED our first dance which is definitely not an easy song to cover. To say that they are the BEST wedding band is an understatement!! Their energy and positive vibes kept our dance floor filled all night. Our wedding guests were complimenting our music choice all night and into the following days. After the reception, they also DJed our after party and kept the party going! We cannot thank Tradewinds enough for being a part of our special day. Looking forward to seeing them at future Long Island events!!! 💛 With love, Gab & Nick

I saw this band on the Knot and then went to see them in person for my daughter's wedding. I knew immediately they were the choice (and my daughter and son-in-law concurred) and what a perfect choice it was. They performed on 10/9 and what a fabulous job they did. Everyone was up and dancing the entire night and raved about this band. Thank you so much for helping make my daughter's dream wedding.

Tradewinds was absolutely incredible! By far one of the best parts of our wedding, it would not have been nearly as fun without them! Brad and Pete made sure everything was seamless on our wedding day. Everyone at our wedding had so much fun dancing all night long. At our after wedding brunch our family and friends could not stop talking about how incredible our band was. Would absolutely recommend hiring Tradewinds for your wedding and events!

BEST BAND OF ALL TIME!!!! From start to finish, we felt INCREDIBLY lucky to have Tradwinds be a part of our wedding. So easy to work with, so creative, so talented, and so fun. Our wedding was far and away the most fun we have ever had, in large part due to the fun, energy, and incredible music that Tradewinds brought. They did a special arrangement for our first dance and absolutely nailed it. Truly phenomenal in every single way!!!!

Tradewinds was fun, professional, and talented! They played piano at our cocktail hour outdoors and entertained our guests under the tent all night. Almost every guest was on the dance floor as the hits kept playing and we loved our wedding song. Pete and the band was amazing and made our wedding run seamlessly! Everyone was asking who they were, where they were from and for their business card by the end of the night. We can’t wait to attend future weddings featuring Tradewinds. They truly made our wedding a blast!

Tradewinds is sure to wow your guests! Highly recommend them for your wedding.

Catherine R- this band was absolutely amazing at our wedding! My husband and I just got married last Saturday June 25, 2022 and we danced the night away. The energy of Tradewinds had everyone up on the dance floor. We had the perfect wedding and Tradewinds was a big reason why we had a blast! The lead singers it all the notes and were able to memorize lyrics from songs in only two days!! Definitely book them for your wedding you won’t be let down!!

Best band ever? I think so. To start this review right, a tad back story. We had seen Tradewinds perform locally one night and after having one of the best nights out in a long while, my wife and I searched the band online and had seen they do weddings. With the help of my father-in-law, we landed the band for our big day. I took him my future mother-in-law at the time, and few family members to SaltShack on Long Island to see them play live and we went again recently just because. My in laws knew they made a great decision as well. We were overjoyed that we got such a dynamic group of musicians. We went all out for our big day and literally grabbed every option we could and still kept the bill affordable for live music. 3 piece jazz for 1.5 hr cocktail hour, guitar player greeting guests for half hour and then the big 11 piece for the reception. We also enlisted Pete to DJ the afterparty. With the added lighting package, where could we go wrong. The answer is you DON'T! We had so many compliments on how good the band was that it made the night even more special. Brad and Pete literally took care of everything. The planning and discussions leading into the big day was easy, the song selection was easy, they even learned a few songs to play for first dances. What else can you ask for? If we had to do it all over again, I would not change a single thing! Best decision to go with Tradewinds over any DJ, and day/night or event. Thank you Tradewinds for an unforgettable night! Highly recommend this group and will always recommend this group. They are affordable, have plenty of options to work on pricing and get back to you within a day if you email them.

How can I even find the words? Tradewinds were simply the best. Communication was easy and thorough, and they absolutely blew the roof off the place. We are musicians ourselves and had some requests for family members & friends to go up and sing/play with them at various points and they were not only super accommodating but excited to share the stage. We are already planning our summer tour following them around. For a Long Island band they were also reasonably priced—especially considering how much they are sought after! Having a band was our #1 priority for our wedding and they exceeded expectations. Don’t hesitate—just book them!!!

You'll have a lot of decisions to make for your wedding, but I'll make this one easy for you: book this band.

We booked Tradewinds back in 2019 after watching them perform at the Salt Shack and we knew right away we wanted to book them. They were incredible at our wedding this past weekend. The dance floor was packed the entire night and all our guests had the best time. We got so many compliments from friends and family about how great our band was! They performed all our must-play songs and then came up with the perfect set list for us with tons of medleys! The band members were all awesome people. My husband and I would definitely recommend booking with Tradewinds for your upcoming events! I also just wanted to note, the band was great with our COVID postponement.

Tradewinds was amazing! Everything went so smoothly, from initial contact with them, following up before the wedding, and the day of the event. All of the band members were wonderful, and having them perform at the wedding made for the most perfect reception. Every single wedding guest told me how much they loved the band, and several guests remarked they would like to hire Tradewinds for their own events, including one family member who wants to have a party just to hire the band! My husband and I spent the entire night on the dance floor, as did all the kids in attendance, and I even saw the waiters at the venue dancing on the edge of the dance floor! They played the perfect variety of music, even learning new songs for us. We had the most amazing day, and Tradewinds played a huge part in that. We couldn't be happier!!

We were so fortunate to have chosen this fantastic band for our sons wedding. People were dancing all night and telling us it was the best wedding band they have ever heard! they gave the bride and groom exactly what they wanted. Thank you to all the bandmembers for making this special day so much more memorable and enjoyable!

You cannot go wrong booking Tradewinds for your wedding day! My guests cannot stop talking about how amazing they were! Their energy and good vibes were contagious and I can honestly said they were a BIG part of what made our wedding an absolute dream! They are so talented and played music that everyone enjoyed and danced to all night long. They truly are so talented with every single genre. Our entrances, first dance, parent dances, everything was made even better thanks to the band. They were so communicative and kept us posted throughout the whole planning process and helped us out when deciding on the final details. Very organized and always reachable and willing to answer any questions. I truly have nothing bad to say about Tradewinds and am SO thankful!!

Tradewinds is so fun and easy to work with. They read the crowd well and make sure the dance floor is having a great time. They learned our first dance song, home to you, and knocked it out of the park.

Hi Pete, Brad, Brian and all of Tradewinds- Where do we start in thanking Tradewinds for the most amazing night we could ask for?! We are so grateful for the amazing music that helped make our wedding complete. My husband and I were blown away with how Tradewinds performed our first dance song, which they learned specifically for us since it was unusual. We received comments throughout the night from our guest about how amazing the band was. They really got people up and dancing, which I was worried about because our dancing and dinner were in two separate rooms. I also did some research on prices and Tradewinds was very affordable comparatively. The band was also a pleasure to work with leading up to the event and always graciously answered our many questions. Book them now!

Tradewinds absolutely killed it at our wedding, exceeding our expectations. They made it extremely fun and played music that had everyone up and out of their seats. Highly recommend!!

Tradewinds was AMAZING!! They were so easy to work with and are just a fun group of people to have at your wedding. I was originally supposed to get married in 2020, however, I rescheduled my wedding and tradewinds made this process so easy, I was never stressed. At my wedding I wanted my first dance song slowed down and they did it with perfection. Lastly, I wanted a family friend to get on my mic and sing a song and Tradewinds let him! They really are the best band around :) everyone was up and dancing the whole time at our wedding!!

Tradewinds is awesome! They have played numerous events for my family, including my sister’s wedding, so they have become family friends. When my husband and I got engaged we wanted to hire Tradewinds for our wedding immediately. They are very organized throughout the planning process and they make sure to discuss wedding day details with you in advance of the event. They provided many suggestions for first dance, entry, father/daughter and mother/son songs. They are super interactive when performing and genuinely strive to make your event special and fun. Everyone at our wedding thought the band was fantastic and had a great time dancing to their music. Their song selection really speaks to everyone since they perform a nice mix of classic oldies and current hits of all genres. They welcome your input for specific songs and genres that you wish to request. They also do mashups which are really fun and unique. The entire band is professional, friendly, fun, very talented and a great group of people. I would highly recommend Tradewinds for any event!

What else can I say, they were great! There’s a reason we see them play every chance we get, and they sound exceptional at weddings specifically. As a musician myself, it was non negotiable having a band and I’m glad it was Tradewinds. Great people. Great music.

OMG- I do not have enough good things to say about Tradewinds!!! I am a music teacher and am super picky about live music. I knew from the beginning that I wanted a band to perform at my wedding, but I wasn’t sure if I would be able to find a great band within my budget. I had seen Tradewinds perform around Long Island and LOVED them. I reached out to them on a whim and I was SO EXCITED that they were available and were within my budget. They seriously ROCKED- everyone was dancing ALL NIGHT- at one point I looked around and saw that not a single person was in their seats. Even the venue commented that they had never seen so many people dancing at a wedding. They also nailed our complicated first dance song which had a lot of edits and changes that we added to it. They also did a beautiful job with ceremony music (solo fingerstyle acoustic guitar) and cocktail hour (I went with solo keyboard). Thank you, Tradewinds!!

At the wedding last night the band was amazing!!!!

Recently Attended a wedding and the band was AMAZING!!! We were dancing the entire night away!!! I will be booking TRADEWINDS for upcoming parties as well as recommending them to everyone I speak to. Take a look at their video you’ll love them!!! We had such a great time!

The absolute best!! They played at our wedding and were the highlight 100%. Everyone raved about them- such a talented group. I could go on and on! We can’t wait to see them again!

As soon as we started to plan our wedding, we knew we had to have Tradewinds. They did not disappoint! Best band on Long Island, hands down. Every guest we have seen since the wedding had something amazing to say about Tradewinds and it was usually the first and biggest compliment.

Tradewinds was the most amazing addition to our wedding! Their energy was contagious and all of our guests were up and dancing the whole night. I got countless compliments all night from the guests asking for their information and wanting to book them For their parties. Special shout-out to the band leader Pete who also was the DJ for our after party. He was so kind and fun and a pleasure to work with. If your looking for a band that’s going to make your party come to life than look no further!

Tradewinds is hands down AMAZING and made our wedding day an absolute blast! We saw them perform at a couple of spots on LI and knew we had to have them at our wedding. Brad made the booking process a breeze and knew we were in great hands. As the wedding approached, we had great communication with Pete in regards to coordination and song requests. Everyone was dancing the night away and we cannot recommend the entire Tradewinds Band, and Brad & Pete enough. Amazing performance. Our guests are still talking about how great they were!

Tradewinds was PHENOMENAL! We had the whole 8 piece band. Their music sounded great and their energy was awesome!

Amazing! People are still talking about how great the band was at our wedding. Tradewinds was easy to work with and accommodating. I can’t recommend them enough. The dance floor was full the whole night.

Hard to say enough about this great band and players. Even though the event was rescheduled and scaled down, they really made it feel like a terrific larger event, and we had an amazing time. Great music!! We knew nearly all the songs. Great band!!

My husband and I first saw Tradewinds performing at a local bar the weekend before we got engaged, and I thought to myself - this would be the perfect wedding band. Immediately following our engagement, Tradewinds was the first vendor that we booked - they were our top priority! Since booking them, we traveled all over Long Island to watch their performances, bringing family and friends with us to join in our excitement for our top-notch wedding day entertainment. Along the way, Pete, Brad, Rebecca, Sarah and all of the band members would remember us, shout us out at other events and chat with us, making us feel like part of the Tradewinds family leading up to our big day. When we were faced with the decision to postpone in March 2020, Brad & Pete could not have been more helpful or supportive. We worked together with our venue to find the perfect date that would allow the whole band to be together and we set our sights on the new date, October 9, 2020. Tradewinds kept in touch during the months of our delay to keep the excitement up, and it really showed us that they were invested in making our wedding day unforgettable. Ultimately, we decided on a backyard wedding for October 9, and we were lucky enough to have the space needed for the full ensemble to be together. After some brainstorming sessions, Pete came up with some awesome ideas for our bridal party introduction music 'The Best - Tina Turner', our first dance as husband and wife 'Just You n Me - Chicago' (who can pass up on Tradewinds' horn section?!?!) and parent dances as well. Every step of the way, from the first note to the final verse was unforgettable and absolutely perfect. Every dance set Tradewinds put together was flawless - they got the crowd dancing and played all the classics - including my wedding favorite - 'Shout!' to newer stuff by Post Malone. There was a song for every guests' preference. Our wedding took on a life of its own in 2020, but Tradewinds made it the best party we have ever been to. We can't wait to see them perform again and relive the memories from October 9.

We were so happy with Tradewinds! They were so receptive to our vision and requests for the night and really made an effort to personalize our event. All of our guests were blown away by the talented musicians and we loved them so much that we booked them next year!

WOW- there is really so much to say about this incredible band but the first word that comes to mind is WOW! Tradewinds is one of a kind band with a great variety of music. They had us up and moving the entire night. Anything we asked for Pete and the band were more then happy to help with. Aside from the best live band for any event, they are awesome people. Each and every member of the band come up to My (now) wife and myself to say congratulations and made sure there was nothing we wanted from them. From the planning to the execution We truly learned why everyone loves Tradewinds. This is a band you do not want to pass up on. If we could do it over again, we would hire them every single time!! Tradewinds- thank you so much for making our dream party come true!

I LOVE this band! As a wedding planner I've worked with so many bands, DJs, solo artists and I always come back to Tradewinds. They are so easy to work with and so so talented. They're honest and organized and fit any clients' needs. I love recommending them and working together. They get everyone up out of their seats and play the best music - I especially love when they do "mash ups" of a few hit songs from the same artist or bands, it's like getting even more bang for your buck and everyone loves it. They read the crowd so well - book them, you will NOT be disappointed!

Tradewinds is amazing! We had to reschedule the wedding twice and they have been just incredible in working with us and helping us through the changes. We can't wait until 2021 and the event. No doubt Tradewinds was the best choice we made.

Just book them, you will not be disappointed! From the moment we booked, they were responsive, assuring, and just so easy to deal with. Any request we had was not only met, but exceeded. They had the entire room dancing all night. This is their job, and they are really darn good at it! They read the room, got everyone up dancing and didn't stop all night. As the night went on, the music got better. You will be more than happy with Tradewinds!

The Tradewinds were absolutely amazing! The dance floor at our wedding was PACKED the entire night and all our guests could not stop raving about how much fun they had dancing all night long!! And so did we!! Our wedding was the best day of our lives and the Tradewinds played such a huge role in making that happen! Would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band! In addition to sounding awesome and playing music from literally ALL genres (and even some Irish music on special request!), they were super easy to work with, organized, reachable, etc.! I could go on and on! Simply the best!!!!

Awesome band and people. Definitely recommend!