About this vendor
Tropical Avenue, full of style and island vibes, is a five-piece wedding band based in Sarasota, FL.
Tropical Avenue is a high-energy dance band playing a variety of Top 40 dance music, Latin Pop, Caribbean, Motown, Top 40 Rock & Country, and Iconic R&B / Classic Rock hits.
The band was founded in 2007 by lifelong musician Jeff Hughes. Jeff had played in the Miami area and when he returned to Florida he wanted to start a band that had “South Beach” flair, but would be located on the “Left Coast” of Florida!
The band showcases 5 talented and enthusiastic multi-instrumentalists playing Guitars, Trumpet, Keyboards, Drums, Bass, Violins, Violas, and ukuleles as needed and 3 Lead Vocalists, (2 Female and 1 Male).
When appropriate with the couple’s blessing, the band invites guests up on select songs to play percussion instruments with the band! Bongos, tambourines, and maracas make your guests get involved in your celebration!
The band has several sound systems covering 50 guests, up to 1000 outdoors, and approximately 2000 guests indoors. Full lighting and special effects lighting available and make for an animated dance floor!
Tropical Avenue is based in the Sarasota Florida area and can travel throughout most of the State.
Our primary area is Tampa Bay down to Naples. Our local area runs from Ft Myers up to Bradenton, FL. Other packages can include music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, a DJ on our breaks, an additional sound system for the ceremony, a full-sized sound system for up to 2000 guests, and wireless mics for the officiant and for toasts.
We look forward to working with you in creating your "one-of-a-kind" Wedding!
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Instruments
- Bass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Steel Drum
- Trumpet
Music Genres
- Caribbean
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
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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Tropical Ave was suggested to me by a family member who saw them play at some local fundraisers. Jeff was proactive with planning the setlist and even asked for requests in advance so they could practice any songs that were important to us. Several of our guests commented on how talented the musicians are, and people were dancing all night. They were professional, on time, and had reasonable rates. I would highly recommend them for weddings or other formal events!
Tropical Avenue had everyone on the dance floor all night! Jeff met with us to make sure our special day would be perfect! His experience, professionalism and interactions with our guests made our day a celebration to remember. Highly recommend!
Tropical Ave were so much fun playing a our wedding - we loved their music and our guests did too! With our input on song choices, they played a killer set of popular songs our guests knew and loved, but with a fantastic personal flair and tropical vibe. Everyone had a blast dancing with them!
To make it even better, Jeff and the team are highly professional. Jeff is a clear and responsive communicator, so the booking and planning process was a breeze. The band is organized, on-time, and experienced at managing a wedding performance.
This was really clutch for us when Mother Nature threw a huge curveball with a 2-hour rain delay. Jeff and team took it all in stride, worked with a modified schedule, and delivered a great performance that our guests still talk about 5 years later.
We cannot recommend this band enough!
Very professional musicians, as well as the service. Covered fully end-to-end, from guests arriving, ceremony audio, cocktail hour, dinner service, until the last sparkler flickered on our way out. From Ave Maria with violin and saxophone duet for the Bride's entrance, to high-energy dance with the full band kept the reception hopping! Great ongoing communication and planning. Very personable experience. All of our guests continue to let us know it was the funnest wedding they've attended. Many thanks for being part of our special day !
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