4.8
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High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
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Bay Kings Band is exceptionally talented and I highly recommend them for your wedding! They provided a lovely string trio for our ceremony, a jazz duo for cocktail hour, and a full 9-piece band for the reception. All were great. The energy at our reception was fantastic! The dance floor was filled the whole night and many guests told us it was the best live music for a wedding that they've ever heard. We agree! Brandon (Tampa) was easy to work with, professional, and communication was prompt and detailed. He curated the music nicely to the vibe we were going for, while still leaving the band enough leeway to "read the room" and keep the party going full tilt! Great party... what more can I say?! Hire them. You absolutely will not regret it!
Ingrid V.
5.0
From pre planning communication, to flexibility in music style, this Band has it all! My guests loved every minute, and I personally appreciated how easy they are to work with from an event venue coordination standpoint. We even had a special request for the National Anthem and the Bay Kings Band knocked it out of the park!
Christine C.
5.0
Tori
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We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bay Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Shakira, Ricky Martin, Paul Anka, Gloria Estefan, D'Angelo and Pitbull, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.
Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!
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Elevate your event with our full range of customizable lighting options for every occasion. We offer room lighting to highlight your venue, cake lights, elegant uplighting, custom gobos with monograms, images, or designs, and stage and band lighting to keep your guests dancing all night long! Visit our website and make an inquiry to learn more. Plus! Get 10% Off our basic lighting package when you add it to your band booking.
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Bay Kings Band is a top-tier wedding band—professional, highly talented, and incredibly energetic. Their planning tools and communication make booking easy, and they offer ensembles from strings to a full horn band, learning special requests and reading the room to keep the dance floor packed. Highly recommended by many couples and guests.Review photos
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Mansie H
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5.0
We are so thrilled we went with Bay Kings Band for our St. Pete wedding! They performed at my older brother and older sister's weddings as well a few years ago, and I knew all alon...
g that I had to hire them too.
We got too many compliments on the band and dance floor to count, and our dance floor was PACKED all night. Brandon and the team were so kind and easy to work with through the entire process, and all of the emceeing and audio aspects of the day went off without a hitch. They played a variety of music we loved from Motown & classics to bands from our youth like Green Day and Third Eye Blind. They read the crowd perfectly and played hit after hit, to the point that we were like "can you please just play ONE bad song so I can sit down for 30 seconds" haha.
Thank you BKB for throwing the best party we could have asked for, we will cherish those memories forever!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Wow, Mansie — what an incredible review! Thank you so much for sharing this, and for conti...
nuing the family tradition with Bay Kings Band! It means the world to us that we’ve been part of not just one, but three unforgettable celebrations in your family. We’re so glad the dance floor was packed, the vibes were high, and that we helped make everything run smoothly. Your line about begging for just one bad song gave us a big laugh — we’ll take that as the highest compliment! Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and epic dance parties. 💃🕺
Ingrid V
5.0
Bay Kings Band is exceptionally talented and I highly recommend them for your wedding! They provided a lovely string trio for our ceremony, a jazz duo for cocktail hour, and a full...
9-piece band for the reception. All were great. The energy at our reception was fantastic! The dance floor was filled the whole night and many guests told us it was the best live music for a wedding that they've ever heard. We agree! Brandon (Tampa) was easy to work with, professional, and communication was prompt and detailed. He curated the music nicely to the vibe we were going for, while still leaving the band enough leeway to "read the room" and keep the party going full tilt! Great party... what more can I say?! Hire them. You absolutely will not regret it!
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Christine C
5.0
From pre planning communication, to flexibility in music style, this Band has it all! My guests loved every minute, and I personally appreciated how easy they are to work with from...
an event venue coordination standpoint. We even had a special request for the National Anthem and the Bay Kings Band knocked it out of the park!
Erika S
5.0
Bay Kings Band was amazing!! Working with Brandon could not have been better. Calls with them were so simple, their planning page helped keep everyone organized and on the same pag...
e, and hearing what they delivered on my wedding night really showed how closely they listened to me. They handled my cocktail hour music as well and that was also wonderful! I'd recommend them to anyone.
Kenzie R
5.0
12/10 recommend!!!! The Bay Kings absolutely rocked and had our dance floor filled the whole night! They were so accommodating and played a set list that felt curated perfectly to ...
our styles. The Bay Kings took our day from great to incredible, the only downside was that it had to come to an end!
Caroline M
5.0
Thank you to Brandon for the exceptional customer service / planning experience! I was brand new to my organization at the time this annual gala production was taking off, so I was...
picking up the pieces that had been semi-started. Lucky for me the Bay Kings Band had already been contacted about our date and details. From there I was able to jump in seamlessly to the contracting and logistical pieces, thanks to Brandon's patience and expertise, guiding me along the way. I had never booked live music before, so his ability to answer any and ALL of my questions (very timely too) was amazing and made me feel super confident going into the experience.
And then I cannot say enough incredible things about the band itself!! We booked a cocktail hour trio which set the mood perfectly with some jazz music for our roaring 20's themed event. Then the full band greeted guests with some swinging tunes as they entered the main ballroom for dinner. Then they took us home with fun, celebratory, and fan-favorite songs to end the night! The whole evening was magical and seamless.
This event timeline was so efficient because we had a chance to lay out all expectations through their online portal (very user friendly) followed up with a phone call to iron out any remaining TBDs. Run-of-show was super smooth because of this thoughtful planning.
Finally, I had a chance to talk to some of the artists in the green room at one point during the night and everyone was so kind and supportive. If only I was having a Tampa-based wedding next year, Bay Kings Band would absolutely be the group I'd book!! I hope to work with you all again on some future project :)
Maddie R
5.0
I loved working with Bay Kings Band! They did an amazing job performing for my April wedding - they were talented, entertaining, and kept the party going!! I would recommend them 1...
000x over.
Response from Bay Kings Band
Maddie!! Thank you so much for the love! We’re so glad to hear you had an amazing experien...
ce. It was an absolute honor to be part of your wedding and to help keep the party going all night long! Your recommendation means the world to us — here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and great music!
Natalie O
5.0
We hired Bay Kings Band to play at our wedding in St Pete, Florida. They provided cocktail hour music and music at our reception. We hired them without hearing them first in person...
and we have ZERO regrets. They were AMAZING! From the minute we booked them, their team was proactive with communication and they offer an amazing portal where you can easily communicate all the nitty gritty details of your wedding day timeline. Our guests are still raving about how GOOD the music was, I seriously think it was the best wedding band I have ever experience. The band was also very professional, they all wore formal wear and looked amazing on stage. They also accommodated some last minute requests from us with zero issues. I really cannot say enough great things about Bay Kings band, hire them to play at your wedding/event. You will not regret it! They were one of the most special parts of our wedding day.
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re beyond honored to have been such a spe...
cial part of your wedding day. It means everything to hear that even without seeing us live beforehand, you felt confident, and that we delivered an experience you and your guests will always remember! We’re so glad the music hit the mark, the portal made planning easier, and that the whole team brought the energy (and the style!) to match your vision. It was our absolute pleasure! Best wishes!!
Emma B
5.0
There are no words for what the Bay Kings band gifted us the night of our wedding.
My dad had passed a year and a half before we got married and I wanted to honor him through mus...
ic — Bay Kings did him justice in so many ways learning killer songs, playing amazing renditions and got the party going as soon as we were able to get onto the dance floor.
My sister, who claimed she was shy, was adamant that dad would have wanted us to sing with the band and sing with the band we did for one song. They were so fun and each one of the band members vibed with our guests — getting even wallflowers out of their seats onto the floor.
My husband is a drummer and was blown away at the sheer talent of the band (even thought we had been lucky enough to see them at a few other events). And with weeks following the wedding, our guests continued to ask, "What was the name of the band," or "Where can we see them play?" I wish they played non-private events because I would be a groupie in a heartbeat.
Thank you Bay Kings Band for making everything and more possible for us on this special day.
Response from Bay Kings Band
Wow—thank you so much for this deeply heartfelt and beautiful review. We’re truly honored ...
to have been part of such a meaningful celebration and to help you honor your dad in a way that felt special, personal, and full of love. That moment singing with your sister was unforgettable, and we’re so glad we could be there to support it—and celebrate it—with you.
It means everything to us to hear how much your guests connected with the music and how the energy of the night brought everyone together. And from one drummer to another, we’re especially flattered by your husband's kind words!
Thank you for trusting us with such an emotional and joyful day. We’ll never forget it—and we’d be honored to have you as a groupie any day!
Brittany S
5.0
Bay Kings Band was absolutely amazing!!! There is not enough words to say how much my husband and I and all of our guest loved them!!! Not only was the talent phenomenal but they w...
ere all so friendly and accommodated to everything we threw at them! Brandon was so easy to plan with and went along with everything we did! My father got to sing with the band and a family friend got to play the bass! They were such an amazing time and everyone is still raving about them! I would recommend over and over! Thank you so much for throwing the best wedding for us!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you so much for the love! We had an absolute blast celebrating with you and are so h...
onored to have been part of such a fun and unforgettable night. We LOVED getting to share the stage with your dad and family friend. Those moments made the night extra special for all of us, too. Hearing that your guests are still raving means the world! Thank you for letting us be a part of your wedding—we’d do it all over again in a heartbeat!
Katie W
5.0
Bay Kings Band was absolutely phenomenal! They played a huge role in making our wedding reception unforgettable, bringing the perfect high-energy vibe that kept everyone on the dan...
ce floor all night. From start to finish, they were a joy to work with—professional, talented, and completely in tune with our vision. They took inspiration from our song list on the planning portal and executed it flawlessly, never missing a beat. They listened to our requests, read the crowd perfectly, and made sure everything flowed seamlessly. We are beyond grateful to them and cannot recommend them highly enough!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that we hel...
ped make your wedding reception unforgettable. It means so much to know that every detail came together just as you envisioned. We loved bringing your song list to life and are so grateful you trusted us with such a special celebration! Wishing you both endless joy, love, and incredible memories ahead!
Marcy D
5.0
From the start they were amazing! I am so happy we picked to go with them. It was so organized and helpful throughout the process. They made the wedding night SO FUN! Amazing singe...
rs and musicians. Would HIGHLY recommend.
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you so much!! :) We’re so glad you had a fantastic experience from start to finish. ...
It means the world to us that the band helped make your wedding night so fun and memorable! We’ll be sure to pass your praise along to each singer and musician — they’ll be thrilled to hear it. Thank you again for trusting us with your big day, and for the glowing recommendation!
Ryan C
5.0
I worked with Bay Kings Band out of Miami for my wedding in Key Largo. Wow! I cannot say enough good things about this group. We worked with Jenny during the planning and prepar...
ation stage. As I learned through planning a wedding, people who work in the wedding/events business can be a little unresponsive at times, but Jenny was the most responsive and attentive contact we worked with. She was amazing. Bay Kings Band also had a pretty decent website that is used during the planning phase. It had a surprisingly user friendly interface. This, plus working with Jenny, made hiring a live band much less daunting. As for the actual band, they were nothing short of top notch. Jenny and Michael crushed it as lead singers. The guitarist, keyboardist, bassist, and drummer were all stellar. The trumpet and saxophone players were elite. I used to play trombone, so I know at least a little about horn sections. They had excellent tone, were playing frequently, and were improvising when they could. They were true professionals. The whole band just had a really nice sound and balance. The group was made up of high level musicians, and you could hear it through their sound. If you are on the fence about hiring a live band over a DJ because of the cost, I am here to tell you its worth it. Ditch the cake, go cheap on the flowers, and hire this band!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Ryan. We apologize for the delayed response. This was absolutely incredible to read! Thank...
you SO MUCH for your kind words, and detail about your experience during the planning stages all the way through the big day. Our musicians are beyond grateful for a review from a fellow musician — that’s always flattering! :) We appreciate you, more than you know. Thanks again and best wishes!!
T S
5.0
Incredible band! Excellent musicians, put on an amazing unforgettable show! Very professional in the leadup to the wedding. Communication was on-point and we knew exactly what to e...
xpect. They were flexible with our requests and tailored the wedding to our needs and wants. Our guests all commented on how the band took the wedding to the next level. These guys are what people will remember, not decorations or dresses or all the small details. We had the 9-piece band which was incredible with the selection of horns/brass to complement the other musicians. They are certainly a premium product, and I highly recommend them! If I had to plan my wedding over again, I would pick them 100 times out of 100.
Response from Bay Kings Band
Tom — we apologize for the delay in response. This was so incredible to read, and we can’t...
even put into words, how grateful we are. Thank you for the absolute honor of being there for your big day, and trusting us to do what we do!! Hope you’re both doing well!
Ashlyn N
5.0
We hired Bay Kings Band for our wedding and I truly cannot recommend them enough. I was SO nervous leading up to the wedding because we didn't give them a ton of direction and chos...
e to trust their judgement and I am SO happy we did! They were amazing and set the tone of our wedding and everyone had a blast! If you're looking for a wedding band, I HIGHLY recommend Bay Kings Band!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Wow! Thank you! This is amazing :) We completely understand how tough it can be to trust s...
omeone else with music, let alone the soundtrack to your most important day, and we are thrilled to know you loved it!
Ashley W
5.0
Bay Kings Band absolutely killed it! We worked with Bay Kings for the string trio for our ceremony, saxophone for cocktail hour, and 8-piece band for our reception, and they all bl...
ew us away! The band really hit the mark when it came to playing the music we wanted (every song was perfect) and their stage presence really set the tone for the evening. All night long we had guests come up and tell us how great the band was and asked where we found them. They were such a huge part of making our wedding perfect and I would recommend them to everyone!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you, Ashley! We’re so happy to hear this! I’m not sure we’ve ever heard that EVERY s...
ong was perfect. You just made our entire year!! Haha. Please call us when you’re ready to renew your vows ;)
Bayleigh P
5.0
We had Bay Kings Band provide the entertainment for our corporate event and wow did they deliver!! From song choices to vocals, every single detail was amazing and had the entire g...
roup up out of their seats and dancing - at a work function!!! AMAZING. We'll refer them and ask them to come out again every chance we get! Thanks Bay Kings Band!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you so much! Please DO reach out anytime you need more music. Small bands, big band,...
soloists — we got you! We are honored to receive this review, and to have been part of the event. Thanks again!
Chelsey R
5.0
Honestly, if you don't hire Bay Kings Band you are just insane! They are amazing!!! I work in the events industry and I had so many people who have been to a ton of events there an...
d they kept saying "this band is killing it"! First of all, the planning process was so easy with Brandon - he was so nice, professional, and has a ton of experience. Besides saying our vows - the dancing was the best part of the wedding. They played everything we wanted them to and kept the party going. I missed all my sweets & late night snacks because I wouldn't get off the dance floor. Lastly, the price - you can't beat the price. Originally we we were thinking of doing a DJ because we didn't think we could afford a band but we decided it was important and it was the best money spent. We did a 6 piece band and I was worried it wouldn't be enough but they sounded amazing! I truly believe a band makes the event and do everything possible to book one and make it happen, you won't regret it!!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Chelsey!! This review is so kind, and THE PHOTOS are amazing, haha! Thank you for sharing ...
your experience with us and for having us there, to celebrate with you. Congratulations again!
Emily L
5.0
One of my biggest priorities for my wedding was having a good band. I am such a big fan of live music and it just creates a different energy in the reception. We went to Bay Kings ...
Band showcase and fell in love with their energy and ability to "pick the right song" to get the people going. Let me tell you they did not disappoint! We got SO many compliments at how amazing the band was and everyone just couldn't get off the dance floor! They were very organized, professional, and Tori was a great MC. They made the planning process very easy and thought of every little detail. They were a huge part of making our special day unforgettable! Would definitely recommend!
Response from Bay Kings Band
THANK YOU EMILY! You were an absolute joy to work with, and we loved every minute of your ...
event :) it’s easy to play music for people who truly love it as much as we do. Thank you for choosing to share your love of live music and festivals, with us! Congrats again!
Georgia C
5.0
The Bay Kings Band was absolutely amazing! They helped us through the planning process and helped us form an agenda for our event. Brandon was extremely organized and helpful. He t...
ook all of our song recommendations and requests and they even learned two new songs just for us. Our guests loved every minute of the evening and the dance floor was full all night!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you so much, Georgia. We are so happy to see this! We were absolutely honored to be ...
there, and really appreciate that you trusted us to guide you throughout the planning process, and during the big day/night. Best wishes from all of us!!
Daniela B
5.0
Bay Kings Band helped us coordinate multiple services, including a strings duo for our ceremony, cocktail hour music, DJ / Emcee, 7-piece band for the reception, and photo / video ...
services.
The team was phenomenal throughout the entire experience, from initial planning, organization on their website, follow-up questions, and most importantly - execution! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Thanks so much for all that you did to make our special day better than we could have imagined, BayKingsBand!!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you SO much, Daniela! We had a blast with you and your friends+family! Thank you for...
inviting us to be part of your special day — we appreciate you! Best wishes!!
Lauren M
5.0
Bay Kings Band was awesome and had the whole wedding on the dance floor!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thanks so much, Lauren! We appreciate you! Best wishes :)
Brooke Longtin L
5.0
Brandon and our talented musicians were incredible for our wedding! Every single guest mentioned how good the music was, and how we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Leading...
up to the wedding, Brandon was highly responsive and helped us curate the perfect night. Highly recommend!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you so much, Brooke! It was an absolute pleasure, working with y’all, from start to ...
finish. It was immediately clear, that there were music-lovers in the crowd and it MADE our night!! Best wishes!!!
Rick O
5.0
As the father of the bride I wanted the very best band for her wedding. Hiring The Bay Kings was the best decision I made. This band met my expectations and more. Their sound was l...
ike listening to a record, except it was live. All of our guest danced the night away. I’ve hired bands before but The Bay Kings are 2nd to none for live music.
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you so much, Rick! We appreciate this amazing review, and feel honored to have been ...
there. What a fantastic day/night, and what an amazing family and group of friends you all, have! Best wishes to you!!
Hannah W
5.0
The Bay Kings Band is awesome! They played at my wedding reception. I worked with Brandon, he was professional and communicated well. They made my wedding fun, unique, and memorabl...
e! Highly recommend!
Tully C
5.0
We got married this past weekend and the best part of it was my beautiful bride, but a close second was the Bay Kings Band. Brandon was so easy to work with and the process was cle...
ar and easy from the time we saw them at a showcase through the day of the wedding. We wanted a party atmosphere without the cliché line dances and they delivered and then some. We did not want to leave the dance floor the whole night! So many people complimented us on the band and wanted to know their Spotify link thinking they’ve played together for years. They were so professional and FUN. I’m a big live music buff and they were exceptional. I cannot recommend them enough. Book them NOW!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you, Tully. We HAVE played together for years, haha! We appreciate how cool you were...
, to work with, and want to extend our sincerest gratitude for inviting us to be part of your incredible day. We hope to see you out and about, enjoying live music around Tampa!!
Rachael F
5.0
There are not enough words to explain how much the Bay Kings Band absolutely killed it at our wedding!!! We had gone to one of their expos and fell in love with ZZ (female vocals) ...
and Austin (sax). For our ceremony, we had acoustic guitar music performed by Will. It was absolutely beautiful!! After the ceremony, when we were pulled back for pictures, ZZ and Joe (keys) were performing on the venue's piano. It made the post ceremony pictures so much fun and our guests loved it during the cocktail hour as well! We ended up with a 7-piece band for the reception and they completely lit up the room. We cannot thank ZZ, Austin, Will, Joe, Corey (male vocals), Tito (bass) and Albert (drums) enough for making this day so very special and keeping it special into the night! We want to give extra special thanks to ZZ. She completely set the mood for the reception and kept the party going. And the performance of our first dance song was nothing short of magical! ZZ and the rest of the band performed a version of Say It (Over And Over Again) by Karrin Allyson. It left us with goosebumps throughout the dance. We cannot recommend the Bay Kings Band enough. They are sure to make your wedding as memorable as our will be for the rest of our lives!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Wow!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this incredibly flattering and thoug...
htful review — we really are blown away, by your attention to detail, remembering each musician! You’re too sweet! We were honored to be there, to celebrate with you, and feel so happy to know that we helped make it a night you will never forget. Congratulations! Best wishes from us all :)
Morgan R
5.0
The absolute BEST band in the Tampa Bay area! Best experience getting to see them play live in St. Pete and pick our favorite band members (not that any of them would have been a b...
ad choice) and get a band constructed around them. We had about 135 people at the wedding and a band size of 7. The band was on time, looked sharp, and had such high energy. They played all our favorite songs and curated it specific to our taste. All our guests are still talking about how great the band was... and we could agree more! Highly HIGHLY recommend Bay Kings Band to anyone who will listen!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you, Morgan! What you’ve shared is really special to us; we know how important the b...
and-planning process is to all of our clients, and we sincerely want to customize as much as we can, but in live entertainment, flexibility is a must! We appreciate how open you were to considering all of our amazing singers. We wish you the best! Thanks again.
Sara K
5.0
We had Bay Kings Band play our wedding on 2/4/23 at The Vinoy Hotel in St. Pete, and we absolutely could not have chosen a better band! The dance floor was PACKED, and they were th...
e first thing everyone raved about after our big day! Zz was an incredible MC, keeping the energy up all night long. She and Brandon were amazing singers, and brought some of our favorite songs to life with all of our favorite people in the room! In the planning process, they were professional and timely, and extremely accommodating. They kept in mind one of my favorite bands, and as they learned more music for other events by the band, they reached out to us to offer to include the song for our event. They’re extremely talented musicians, and were a great value for their impeccable performance. I would highly recommend Bay Kings to any couple that is looking for a live band to play their wedding!!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you, so much, for this :) We had an incredible time with you! It’s always a great su...
rprise for the band, when they share musical tastes with the couple; learning some extra music was our absolute pleasure. Thank you again, for including us in your big day! Best wishes!
Ashley W
5.0
If you want to have the BEST time at your wedding, hire Bay Kings Band! We had a 5 piece band at our wedding and they had everyone (young and old) jamming. At the last song of the ...
night, everyone yelled “Encore” because they didn’t want it to end. Brandon was also great to work through the planning process and they have a super helpful and detailed planning page. Couldn’t recommend more!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Thank you, Ashley! We’re so glad you all had as much fun as we did, haha! We feel honored ...
to be part of your big day, and so glad the entire planning process was easy and stress-free. Best wishes!!
Dominique T
5.0
If you are deciding on a band for your wedding or event, absolutely go with Bay Kings Band!! Their energy is unmatched and you can definitely tell they love what they do. Tori was ...
so responsive and wonderful to work with in the planning process. The band learned and played a special rendition for our first dance, and they crushed it! Everyone at our wedding is still raving about them. I wish I could relive our reception over and over! Noel, Dakota, Alex and the entire band thank you so much for the best night!!
Response from Bay Kings Band
Dominique! Thank you for this amazing review :) You were ALSO wonderful to work with, both...
leading up to, and on the big day. The band have expressed how much fun they had, and commented on your awesome musical tastes! Haha! Thanks again, and best wishes!
Alexandra S
5.0
We used Bay Kings Band for our wedding and were blown away by how talented the musicians were. They brought the energy and the dance floor was packed all night. They also let us re...
hearse our first dance privately before everyone entered the reception area. We thought this was very thoughtful and it helped take away the nerves. Will definitely book again!
Response from Bay Kings Band
This was so great to read! Thank you for the kind words :) We know how intimidating a firs...
t dance can be, and we were happy to accommodate! Best wishes to you!!
Jenny B
5.0
Two words – Tori & Brandon!!! Those two captured our attention when we were searching for our wedding band. We didn’t want ANYONE else! As a former, amateur musician, having an ama...
zing band was a top priority for our wedding. I overheard them rehearsing my wedding song while getting ready… and I immediately started to cry! I couldn’t believe they perfected our song in a short 2 week span. Just wow! They are the most talented group of 8 musicians who NAILED it. Honestly, I’m just upset we didn’t have the time to sit there & enjoy it like the rest of our guests – haha! Tori just GETS IT! We requested top hits from every decade from the 70’s to what’s playing today, and by mentioning our favorite artists, they looped in songs that brought us so much joy. If you’re looking for the nicest & most professional group of incredible talent – you’ll find it right here! We received so many great compliments from our guests, one of whom mentioned they’d like to have Bay Kings Band at their future wedding!
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Jenny and Westy! We adore you both, and feel so honored to have become friends, during the...
planning process. How you went above and beyond, to include your vendors as part of the party — as people you truly care about — really touched our hearts. We mean that. We had an incredible time working with you, and of course, partying with you and your guests, on the big day! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your amazing moment :)
Paloma S
5.0
We had Bay Kings Band as our entertainment for our wedding in February. They were absolutely incredible!!! I can not say enough great things about them. The music, down to the flex...
ibility. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking to get everyone on the dance floor!
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Thank you, Paloma!! We appreciate YOUR flexibility, and your trust in us, to lead the part...
y :) Hope you’re well!
Mary Ann K
5.0
The band was amazing. The communication prior to the wedding celebration was great. The band played all types of music .They even played the couple’s wedding song . I asked them t...
o perform it. They nailed it. It wasn’t a song they had played before so they practiced it and it was perfect. We danced all night !
Highly recommend Bay Kings Band!
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Thanks so much, Mary Ann! Your positivity comes at a perfect time, as we regroup and re-bu...
ild, after the hurricane. We appreciate you, and hope you’re doing well!!
Emily K
5.0
This review is very long over due and I feel guilty for not posting sooner! But this group of people are over the top talented! They made my wedding standout from all the weddings ...
I have ever been to! I really had no words, they exceeded every single expectation I had. They allowed me to customize all parts of my night and made sure that I was happy. My first dance song with my husband they specifically learned for us, and made it beyond special. Tori is an amazing coordinator of events and her voice is amazing. Really just well done, it was the party of the year thanks to Bay Kings Band. Would 1000% book them for future events and recommend to others. They were professional, dressed the part and over all just showed out in every way. Thank you so much for dealing with our families of crazy New Yorkers with very specific requests. We really couldn't have been more satisfied and grateful for such an amazing experience and party of our life!
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Emily! We had a wonderful time celebrating with you and your friends and family. Our brass...
players were thrilled to have a chance to show off, and play some REAL jazz! It was a beautiful day and night, and it means so much to read your review :) Thank you for having us!!
Molly H
5.0
Bay Kings Band was sooo much fun! We hired a 7 piece band for our wedding in April. They kept the dance floor packed the entire night and everyone is still talking about how great ...
the band was! Brandon was very easy to work with and responded to all of our questions timely. We gave them an idea of the music we liked & wanted to hear at the wedding and the band crushed the set list. Bay Kings played our first dance song and it was so special to hear it "live". The band also played our family anthem (Callin Baton Rouge) 3 times in a row at the end of the night😆 Brandon also did an excellent job MCing the wedding! He announced the late night snacks, first dances, last call and set up a happy birthday sing a long. I highly recommend Bay Kings Band for your event!!
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Haha! Molly, we had such a great time with you and your guests! We posted video of “callin...
g Baton Rouge” on social media, and another bride of ours said she’s going to need us to do the same thing at hers! :) Thanks so much, for such an amazing review — we hope you’re both loving married life!! Best wishes!
Kelsey C
5.0
Bay Kings Band was absolutely incredible!!! I would recommend them to everyone and anyone. It's been a month since our wedding and our guests cannot stop talking about how unbeliev...
able the band was. The dance floor was PACKED for the entirety of our 5 hour reception and people were having the time of their lives belting out every song with the band. The songs were upbeat, fun and timed perfectly based on whatever the crowd was feeling! Every member of the Bay Kings Band was so kind and accommodating. The band allowed two members of our wedding party to sing/play our first song, which we were so thankful for. The Bay Kings Band is a MUST book!
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Kelsey, thanks so much for this amazing review! Five hours sounds like a long time, but it...
definitely didn’t feel that way! We love nothing more than hearing an entire crowd sing along with us — seriously fun! Thank you for having us :)
Gina M
5.0
The Bay Kings Band was amazing! My son and his bride had a beach wedding and the band was awesome! They were very accommodating and made us feel like we were their top priority. ...
I highly recommend this band!
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Thank you so much, Gina! That’s such an incredible thing for any vendor to hear, and we ar...
e thrilled to know we made you all feel that way. It was an amazing day and night :) we were honored.
Samantha D
5.0
We had a great experience with the Bay Kings Band at our January 1, 2022 wedding. The dance floor was packed the entire night. Tori and Brad were amazing, as well as all of the ins...
trumentalists. Brandon was our point of contact leading up to the day and he did an amazing job of making sure everything was taken care of and had great communication with us throughout the entire process. I highly recommend using the Bay Kings Band for your next event.
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Thank you so much, Sam! Playing for you all was the BEST way to celebrate the start of a n...
ew year. We appreciate your patience and kindness during the craziness that was 2020-2021, and we wish you the best!
Lauren S
5.0
This Band is so Talented, they personalize to your style and help you come up with set list for the evening. They really get the guest moving and grooving and have a great time
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Thank you, Lauren! You were a gem to work with — thank you for leaving a sweet review :) i...
t means so much to us! Congratulations!!
Nicole R
5.0
A top priority for our wedding was live music....and this band absolutely KILLED IT! No one can stop talking about how great the music was! They played a variety from country to ol...
dies to rap...and our wedding song....NAILED IT! There was never a point where the dance floor wasn't completely packed. Seriously, this band made our wedding so much fun! I would hire them for any again and again! You will NOT be disappointed!
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Thank you so much, Nicole! Such an incredible review to read. Getting the chance to play a...
variety of tunes like that, is just as fun for us, as it is for the crowd. WE. LOVE. IT. Thanks for having us. We feel so honored!
Michele B
5.0
I can’t begin to describe how amazing this band is! From the very start they were easy to communicate with and took the time to ensure they would deliver exactly what I was looking...
for. The music was amazing, I don’t think I stopped dancing all night! They did an amazing original version for my first dance song and it was just gorgeous. They listened to what I wanted to be played, and were amazing about not playing the music I don’t like. I would recommend this band to for any event!!
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Michele! WE had an incredible night with you all, and we’re also fans of the music you req...
uested, so it was even more enjoyable, haha :) Thank you for trusting us, and for with partying us, all night! Congrats again!
Bethany S
5.0
This band is by far the BEST in Tampa Bay and possibly FL, as well as the USA. They literally saved a wedding this weekend for collapsing when another band called to cancel 5 hours...
before showtime. Helped the bride and groom out and literally were the saving grace and good time-making machine that everyone needed to ring in the newlyweds. We cannot say enough good things about their customer service, their upbeat sound and attention to detail, and true passion for their jobs. Don’t look any farther, you found the band you want.
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Bethany! We love you :) haha! Thank you for the absolute rave review. It means so much to ...
us, that you’re a fan of not only the music we make, but the way we handle business. Thank you again!!
Julianne R
5.0
Wow! Bay Kings Band was absolutely amazing! We had the 9 piece band for our wedding and loved every minute of it! Every band member was so talented and fun! Felt like we were at a ...
concert!
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Thank you so much! That might be the best compliment a band can receive :) we’re thrilled ...
you all had a great time! It was an honor to be there.
Mary M
5.0
Incredible. Incredible song selection. Incredible musicians. Incredible vocalists. Had the crowd on their feet and dancing all night long. Highly recommended if a amazing night of ...
dancing is what you're looking for!
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Thank you so much, MaryEllen! We always have a fantastic time at your event, and feel incr...
edibly honored whenever we have the chance to perform for such a generous group, supporting an amazing cause!
Amanda A
5.0
We had Bay Kings Band perform at our wedding in Sanibel, Florida and we are so glad that we did! From the incredibly talented guitarist at our ceremony and cocktail hour to the fiv...
e-piece band at the reception, everything was perfect. Our MC, Joe, was super on top of everything and ensured that the event flowed smoothly and he was also an amazing singer. The music selection was perfect and our guests were dancing all night. Everyone was raving about them after! Highly recommend - you won’t be disappointed!
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This is music to our own ears. Thank you, Amanda, for the amazing review! We were honored...
to be there, and had a great day and night. Thank you again, for inviting us to be part of it all!!
Sara M
5.0
Bay Kings Band was amazing for our wedding!!! We couldn’t have been happier with our decision to hire them! Brandon and Tori are high-energy, amazing vocalists, and so much fun! Th...
e whole band was perfect!! Some of our guests were dancing before dinner even started! Brandon worked with us ahead of time to go over every detail of the night and made sure everything went smoothly and on time! We would highly recommend them for your wedding!!
Gabriella M
5.0
If you are considering a band, hire Bay Kings.
I interviewed every band that was available for my daughter’s wedding this summer, and Bay Kings was the best hands down.
We disc...
ussed with Tori, the band manager/producer, the vision we had for the night, we wanted a fun, high energy night with everyone on the dance floor, everyone. Bay Kings came through 100%.
We worked with the band to select the songs, but gave them the creative liberty to gauge the music with our guests to make sure everyone danced, danced, danced. I can attest my feet were sore by the end of the night and I was wearing slippers!
Tori as a true a joy to work with. From our initial interview phone call, each follow up call and email to answer questions, and through the contracting process, she never missed a beat. She helped us make sure that we had the right band for us. We decided on the 8 piece band with MC services. We also had a sax player for our cocktail hour, which provided the perfect backdrop to start the evening.
Our female vocalist … wow … she had a voice that would not quit. Don’t get me wrong the male vocalist was superb as well, but she killed it.
Hire Bay Kings, you will not regret it.
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Thank you SO MUCH, for this incredible review! Currently working on a Sunday, hehe, so see...
ing this makes us feel grateful to be working in this industry, and with clients like you. Best wishes to you all!
Sarah P
5.0
As an event planner I can honestly say that Bay Kings Band is not only the most talented band I’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying at a wedding, but they are by far the most enjo...
yable to be around. The band is easy going, fun, and helpful! They will forever be my number one recommendation to couples!
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Sarah!! You’re the absolute best! We so enjoyed working with you, and appreciate how inclu...
sive you are. Thank you for making the job, so much fun!
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