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The Matt Winter Band played for our wedding last weekend and they were magnificent!! Five stars isn't enough for this amazing group of musicians. They made sure that everything met our needs and were so caring during every step of the journey. In the planning phase, they made sure they understood what music we wanted for the ceremony, the cocktail hour, the dinner, and the reception. From the ceremony music....to the first dance of the bride and groom...to the fun party collection, they met our every need. They have a HUGE repertoire of songs and they engage with the crowd so well. Right from the start, they had everyone up and dancing and ensured that all of our guests had a great time. They interacted with the crowd and responded to everyone in the best way possible. The feedback about the bank was tremendous. I heard someone say that they "would pay big bucks" to hear them play again and go see their show. We couldn't have been happier with the Matt Winter Band and we would choose them again with no hesitation. If we ever have another big party, you can bet that the Matt Winter Band will be our party band. They are the very BEST!!
Margaret C.
5.0
I got married at The Resort at Longboat Key Club & was lucky enough to have Matt Winter Band as my band. They took into account all my requests & the day went off without a hitch! As soon as we opened up the dance floor, people started asking me where I found this incredible band!! Not only did I have the best experience (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception & after party) but so did all my guests. 5 stars isn't enough!
Also, my husband has always wanted to jump on stage & sing a song at his wedding. The band grabbed us & gave us the stage & it was seriously one of the highlights of my husband's night.
Pick this band!!
Sami K.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (5X)
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For more than a decade, Matt Winter Band has been creating unforgettable wedding celebrations throughout Florida and across the country. Featuring nationally touring and award-winning musicians, the band is known for delivering exceptional live entertainment, a highly personalized experience, and packed dance floors.
From the ceremony to the final song of the evening, Matt Winter Band seamlessly blends elegance, energy, and professionalism to create a wedding experience that reflects each couple’s unique vision and keeps guests celebrating all night long.
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5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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Matt Winter Band consistently receives rave reviews for weddings, delivering high-energy, versatile performances that keep dance floors packed. Guests praise their professionalism, clear communication, willingness to learn custom songs, and inclusion of extra musicians and DJ support. Their crowd engagement and seamless flow made events memorable and highly recommended.Review photos
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Margaret C
5.0
The Matt Winter Band played for our wedding last weekend and they were magnificent!! Five stars isn't enough for this amazing group of musicians. They made sure that everything met...
our needs and were so caring during every step of the journey. In the planning phase, they made sure they understood what music we wanted for the ceremony, the cocktail hour, the dinner, and the reception. From the ceremony music....to the first dance of the bride and groom...to the fun party collection, they met our every need. They have a HUGE repertoire of songs and they engage with the crowd so well. Right from the start, they had everyone up and dancing and ensured that all of our guests had a great time. They interacted with the crowd and responded to everyone in the best way possible. The feedback about the bank was tremendous. I heard someone say that they "would pay big bucks" to hear them play again and go see their show. We couldn't have been happier with the Matt Winter Band and we would choose them again with no hesitation. If we ever have another big party, you can bet that the Matt Winter Band will be our party band. They are the very BEST!!
Sami K
5.0
I got married at The Resort at Longboat Key Club & was lucky enough to have Matt Winter Band as my band. They took into account all my requests & the day went off without a hitch! ...
As soon as we opened up the dance floor, people started asking me where I found this incredible band!! Not only did I have the best experience (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception & after party) but so did all my guests. 5 stars isn't enough!
Also, my husband has always wanted to jump on stage & sing a song at his wedding. The band grabbed us & gave us the stage & it was seriously one of the highlights of my husband's night.
Pick this band!!
Any questions?
Ailey P
5.0
Matt Winter band CRUSHEDDDD it at my wedding I had the saxophonist , keyboardist and female vocalist as well and it was out of this world. They sure know how to read a room! It was...
a wonderful night. I will never forget. We got raving reviews from all of the guests. To top it off the DJ played a curated playlist we made as they were cleaning up and the party kept going. They played the perfect song to our bubble exit and I will be reliving it over and over
Cydney M
5.0
We hired a harpist through Total Entertainment by Matt Winter for our wedding ceremony. Not only was everyone so kind throughout the process, you could really tell they cared about...
making sure we were well taken care of. The harpist played perfectly and we were so happy with how it sounded. Thank you so much for making our big day even more special!
Chelsea S
5.0
If you want the best wedding band, look no further. Matt Winter Band was the highlight of our wedding for us and our guests! We got married on 3/29/25 and now, over a month later, ...
our guests are still commenting on how great the 9-piece band was! Matt did a fantastic job curating a song list to keep our guests entertained throughout the night. The dance floor was never empty. Matt, the lead female vocalist, and the band have such amazing voices that everyone can enjoy. The horns section even came down on the dance floor which was really interactive and kept the party going. The entire band is so incredibly talented. Matt Winter Band was even nice enough to share the stage with my dad who wanted to sing a song as part of a family tradition. Additionally, MWB provided us with a violinist who did a wonderful job playing the most beautiful music for our ceremony. We also used MWB for our uplighting which set the party vibe. They were easy to work with and communicated well throughout the planning process. I highly recommend them for any party/event as their song list is very versatile. We cannot thank them enough!
Katharine G
5.0
Matt Winter band was the entertainment for our beach wedding on 3/9/24. The entire team was INCREDIBLE from start to finish.
The planning and support we received from the Matt Win...
ter team leading up to the wedding was great - they were there to answer all of our questions, help with song selections, and even agreed to learn a few brand new songs for our big day.
The entertainment the night of was out of this world - every single person at my wedding came up to me to tell me how incredible the band was. They got everyone on the dance floor and were so engaging throughout the evening. We also got the DJ Plus package which I highly recommend as they were able to keep the party going for us during the bands (very necessary) break.
If you're getting married, you NEED to book this band, you won't regret it.
Shannon S
5.0
Matt Winter Band was AMAZING!! The entertainment they provided brought so much energy and fun to the night! Everyone danced the night away. Really made our wedding night perfect. T...
hank you MWB!
Emily E
5.0
Matt Winter Band was amazing on our wedding day. They brought the best energy and played fantastic music from their incredibly diverse repertoire. The dance floor was packed all ni...
ght starting the second dinner was over. The band also learned a few new songs so our first dances could be to the songs we've dreamed of. The entire band is so talented and fun. Couldn't recommend Matt Winter Band enough.
Meaghan W
5.0
We had Matt Winter Band for our wedding and they were absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, they brought the energy and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. They...
took into consideration what we wanted for the set list and even held a pre-wedding call to review it with us. They were extremely entertaining and very professional and easy to work with. Our guests have not stopped talking about "how awesome the band was!"
Kersten S
5.0
It’s hard to put into words how much Matt Winters Band influenced the overall environment and experience at our wedding. A few years ago our cousin had Matt Winters Band at his we...
dding, then my sister in law hired them, and as soon as we got engaged we said we have to secure Matt Winters! We utilized string musicians during our church ceremony, Matt Winters and a saxophonist during our cocktail hour, and the Matt Winters Band for our reception. All of our guests were on the dance floor the entire night. We worked with the band to identify songs that we wanted them to play and they did a phenomenal job of meshing different genres and styles together so that there were no breaks in music and so that guests of all ages could enjoy. Our guests were blown away at the band’s talent and had SO much fun singing and dancing all night long. I wish I could do it all again!
Nick W
5.0
My wife and I are beyond happy that we had Matt Winter Band play at our wedding. Between the band playing awesome music and bringing great energy, and the whole team managing the l...
ogistics behind the scenes, MWB was just an absolute pleasure to work with. They made some amazing suggestions that we weren't thinking about to make our day more special. We were also complimented by every one of our guests on how awesome our band was. I cannot recommend them enough! If you're considering having a band at your wedding, don't hire anyone else but these guys.
Blair D
5.0
We hired Matt Winter Band for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and they did not disappoint! They were so receptive of our extremely detailed song list and they made sure ...
they had the flow of the night correct, as well as pronunciation of names. Matt even came up to us before the reception to introduce himself and make sure we knew to reach out with any last minute changes or requests. Our dance floor was electric! I highly recommend booking Matt Winter Band!
Maddie A
5.0
Everyone at our wedding loved this band! They went above and beyond to make it personalized. They started the party right away. The guests were on the dance floor all night long. T...
hey played music that all ages would enjoy. They were my favorite vendor for our wedding! Great suggestions and extremely professional! I will definitely be hiring them again 10/10 recommend!!!
Megan M
5.0
You HAVE to hire Matt Winter Band for your wedding!!!! I got married 4/14/23 and Matt Winter Band played for our wedding! He started off with acoustics for the cocktail hour which ...
many guests commented on how talented Matt Winter was! Then Matt Winter and a 6 piece band played for our reception! The dance floor was FULL the entire night. They played such great songs and fully listened to our music preferences and vibe for the evening! The SAX players was a huge hit! He got on the dance floor and everything! The next day every guest was commenting on how amazing the band was! We were sad to say goodbye at the end of the night!
Florence Z
5.0
The Matt Winter Band made our wedding truly unforgettable! From Matt Winter's captivating vocals and guitar skills during the cocktail hour to the energetic five-piece band that ha...
d everyone dancing all night, they were incredible. With soothing vocals and mesmerizing talent, Matt created an ambiance our guests adored.
Their outstanding musical talent and infectious energy kept everyone on the dance floor all night. We were amazed by their seamless management of our surprise dance, including a memorable rap performance. Despite the small room, they skillfully kept the volume at the perfect level, ensuring everyone could enjoy the music without it being too loud.
We're so happy we picked the Matt Winter Band for our wedding and highly recommend them. Their talent, passion, and attention to detail made our special day truly exceptional.
Lana F
5.0
Matt Winter Band performed at our wedding on 4/29/23 for our ceremony with violin, Matt solo on guitar for cocktail hour and the full band for the reception. The entire day was per...
fect and each guest came up to me and said how incredible the band was. All our guests were on the dance floor (including my husband who never dances). Matt and the full band made our wedding everything I dreamed of. If you’re thinking of going with a band, hire Matt, it’ll make your wedding unforgettable!
Courtney S
5.0
We LOVED Matt Winter Band. Having never seen them perform and booking them based off of recommendations we were a little nervous. But, they BLEW us away. They sounded amazing, were...
super interactive and let our friends and family have a karaoke session- HA! The band was super nice and took song recommendations- everyone loved them and not one person left the dance floor. Would definitely recommend them to anyone!
Kaylin S
5.0
From the onset, Matt Winter Band was the perfect choice for us for our wedding. Communication with the whole team was clear and timely, and as we considered our options, Matt reall...
y went the extra mile. He recorded a minute and a half slowed down version of the song we chose for our first dance! The Band kept the party going all night with their extensive set list across all genres and our wedding guests have already asked that we reserve Matt Winter band for our 10 year anniversary. Can't recommend them highly enough.
Patrick M
5.0
We had many guests tell us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and Matt Winter Band was the main reason! They kept the dance floor packed all night long, and the musician...
s were incredibly talented. We can’t thank them enough!
Amy G
5.0
The MWB is a must for any party - but especially for your wedding! They were so great to work with leading up to the wedding and did a great job at answering questions and communic...
ating with us about what we envisioned for our wedding day music. The MWB has such a depth of talent - their team is able to provide wedding ceremony music (we had an awesome violinist and harpist), cocktail hour music (we had Matt Winter himself perform solo), and reception emcee and music (the Matt Winter Band). The MWB has such a solid song lineup and there wasn't a song that we requested that they didn't know. Best of all, they kept the dance floor packed the entire night, making for a fun and memorable wedding reception! I highly recommend hiring the Matt Winter Band for your wedding music!
Noemy G
5.0
Words cannot express how amazing Matt Winter and his band are in every way. Top talent and professionalism. Matt sang solo at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Our wedding wa...
s at Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach. We had the band play at our wedding reception and we also got the photo booth through them. My guests cannot stop talking about how amazing their team member running the Photo Booth was and how great the band performed. I was referred by a friend that had hired Matt in the past for corporate events. His team was so responsive and extremely helpful before and after the event, I was so impressed by them and if you are contemplating making the investment in live music, they are the absolute best! Our link to our wedding video: https://youtu.be/gkafgdnr9sI
Betsy E
5.0
Matt Winter Band is the best of the best! We knew going into our Big Day to expect great things from them - and they still managed to exceed all expectations! Between their great s...
ong selection and high energy entertaining, they had our guests of all ages dancing all night long. Despite our wedding day also being the day Hurricane Nicole landed in Tampa Bay, the band didn't skip a beat. Additionally, Matt Winter's expertise helped guide us with A/V decisions for our multi-room reception layout to ensure guests had high quality sound no matter which room they were in. If you like jazz, we also STRONGLY recommend addition of saxophone player --- not only did he provide great background music at during cocktail hour and dinner, but also serenaded my husband and I on the dance floor during our private last dance (a truly "WOW" moment). Matt Winter Band truly took our magical day to the next level, and our guests are STILL talking about them!
MELISSA M
5.0
Matt Winter Band/The Hype did and amazing job at our wedding. We received a ton of compliments on the band, ceremony music (violin and guitar) and guitar during the cocktail hour. ...
We had an absolute blast- they were so much fun. I would 100% recommend.
Sabrina D
5.0
Music was one of the most important things, my husband and I considered when planning our wedding. We both love music and dancing so we knew we wanted live entertainment. When we f...
ound Matt Winter Band, we just fell in love with the energy they brought to events. We couldn’t have found a better band. Everyone at our wedding loved them and the dance floor was never empty! It was an amazing night thanks to them!❤️
Caroline W
5.0
HIRE THIS BAND!!! They were incredible, and our guests were up dancing before dinner was even served. We absolutely loved them. The whole team was great. We did a string quartet fo...
r the ceremony, Matt Winter acoustic during cocktail hour, and then 6 piece band for the reception.
Marley M
5.0
We booked MWB for entertainment, videography, and rentals (stage, dance floor, draping, and monogram lighting). From booking to event date they were nothing but processional, helpf...
ul, responsive and FUN! Our guests raved about the music and had the best time! So glad we booked MWB!!
Marissa H
5.0
We hired the 3 piece band for our wedding reception and it was the best part of the night! We received so many compliments. They were great from start to finish and really personal...
ized the evening.
Mike B
5.0
The Matt Winter Band absolutely made our wedding!!! They far exceeded anything we could have wanted and were so easy and fun to work with. Everyone was blown away with the performa...
nce and we were so incredibly lucky to have them as a part of our big day!!
Matthew C
5.0
We had the Matt Winter Band perform for our wedding at Oxford Exchange in Tampa and it could not have been a better experience. Every guest commented on how great the band was and ...
their ability to keep the dance floor full all night long. Many guests were in from Chicago and would put this band on the level or above the top wedding entertainment they have seen at weddings there. Could not recommend more and well worth the cost!
Eleanor S
5.0
Had the Hype perform at an event this past weekend and they were awesome! Set the mood for the party and everyone really enjoyed them! Added bonus, they were all really sweet and f...
lexible with channge!
Alessandra M
5.0
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Matt Winter was. We chose the option for him to do acoustic and DJ and he excelled at both! He is so knowledgeable about different genres, ...
played the variety I had requested and was a wonderful MC. So grateful we had him at our wedding. You won’t be disappointed!
Jason B
5.0
Absolutely knock out over the top. We hired Matt winter and 13 piece band with full horn section and dueling saxophones with a DJ and it was insane! Everyone will not stop talking ...
about our wedding. Dueling saxophones battling out on the dance floor which was over the top! It was like a private concert for our guests. Dance floor was packed the entire time. If you want to hire a band and you want to make a statement then you NEED to hire Matt winter band you will not be disappointed! Over the top impressive!
Mariah H
5.0
We had the best experience with Matt Winter Band at our wedding. From help with song selection to keeping the most amazing vibe at our wedding. Every step of the way they knocked...
it out of the park. Everyone at the wedding said Matt was phenomenal! Best experience ever! Thanks for helping make our wedding so special.
Briana M
5.0
Matt Winter Band is hands down the BEST band you will ever book for your wedding. He and the band were spectacular from start to finish! Matt performed live acoustic during our coc...
ktail hour and sounded like an angel. Once we got into the reception and Matt Winter Band started playing, the dancing literally never stopped!! Special shoutout to the saxophone player as well who had a full on SOLO during one of the songs in the middle of the dance floor while everybody was going wild around him. Truly a moment in the night we will never forget! And to top it off, we included the DJ package which was life-changing. The DJ read the rooms energy so well and played all the right songs to keep everyone on their feet. Seriously. Our guest DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE because the music was too good. This was the best investment we made for our wedding!
Cali C
5.0
I don’t even know where to behind with these guys!! We were adamant about having a live band at our wedding and we weren’t going to stop looking until we found exactly what we were...
looking for. We came across the Matt Winter Band and we’re immediately blown away by their videos. They brought our wedding night to the next level. They were professional and incredibly talented. They learned two very special songs for us and we were in tears at how amazing they performed them. My husband and I did not stop dancing all night long. We are a week out from our wedding and people still have no stopped talking about how amazing our band was!
Their team of people were just as amazing to work with. They were quick to respond and helped us through the entire process.
Cannot say enough good things about them but if you’re looking for a band that keeps people dancing all night long, look no further!!
Lindsey G
5.0
We hired a saxophone player for our rehearsal and a DJ for our wedding reception from Matt Winter and they were both incredible. The music was fantastic and everybody loved both.
Adrienne B
5.0
Can't emphasize enough how awesome Matt and his band were for my daughter's wedding on 11.12.21! From the minute the couple walked onto the dance floor, the guests were dancing. An...
d I mean - ALL NIGHT! When they took a break, their mix of DJ songs flowed in perfectly had just the right vibe and kept the party going. I think everyone would have danced 2 more hours if they could. But we had an after party with a DJ recommended by MWB and the party continued until 1am! Many thanks to MWB for their amazing sound!
Jessica M
5.0
Matt Winter Band absolutely killed it - in the best possible way. I was dead set on having live entertainment, but my fiance was convinced it wasn't necessary. Safe to say he sees ...
it my way now, haha. We had an small, intimate wedding, so we wanted to make sure our guests were well taken care of and really enjoying themselves. We got so many compliments on our violinist at the ceremony, and Matt Winter performed solo at our cocktail hour. The five piece band was perfect for our reception, and Matt Winter DJ'd when the band wasn't playing. They also had a pretty impressive lighting set up, and even let us steal the show a few times. Their entire team was awesome to work with from start to finish. If anyone is on the fence about hiring a local band versus a DJ, I'm here to tell you it's worth every penny, and MWB is the BEST.
Leah R
5.0
I was adamant about having a live band at our wedding, and the Matt Winter Band did not disappoint! The band is extremely professional and helped make our reception a huge party li...
ke we hoped for. They are worth every penny and I hope to see them perform at friend's weddings or another event of mine in the future. Also, highly recommend having the sax player in your lineup, he was amazing!! Thank you!
Anthony D
5.0
We booked the duo for the wedding reception and violinist for the ceremony. The violinist sounded great and did an amazing job during the ceremony! The music for the cocktail hour ...
and reception was outstanding! Every guest had only great things to say about the music and duo performing. The music they played definitely fit the vibe we wanted. If you’re looking to book music for an event, we highly recommend the Matt Winter Band! Everyone was easy to work with during the booking and planning period as well. It really all came together so wonderfully and we are very gracious that they performed at our wedding!
Karlee B
5.0
Matt Winter Band made sure to keep our guests on the dance floor the whole night! The first dance song they did for us absolutely blew us away as well! Wish we could party with the...
m every day 🙂
Laura F
5.0
Matt Winter Band came highly recommended and we are so happy that we had them play at our wedding. We chose to have the strings duo play our ceremony music, Matt on the guitar for ...
our cocktail hour and a 5 piece band for our reception. The music selection could not have been more perfect and kept all of our guests moving and grooving the whole reception! My cousin Jackie joined Matt and the rest of the band on stage to sing-it was such a special moment especially for my grandmother! Thank you Matt Winter Band for such an amazing performance!
Caitlin W
5.0
We love Matt Winter!! I had a smaller wedding and had just request led Matt and his guitar. Some of my husbands family flew in from Colombia last minute and I ended up requesting a...
n option for Spanish music as well. The team was fantastic and gave me options. We ended up adding on the ‘DJ’ option and it was perfect! Matt did an AMAZING job reading the room and playing live music and then transitioning to Spanish music to keep everyone on the dance floor. It was the perfect addition to our reception and we are so grateful to Matt and the team 🙃 Highly highly recommend!!!
Jennifer F
5.0
Matt Winter Band is the best band in Tampa! Not only is the entire band extremely talented, but their team is just wonderful to work with. They are very professional, accommodating...
, and responsive. Their song selection list is extensive and they let you customize your music list with is great. So many of our wedding guests complimented us on our band and we had the best time dancing the night away with the Matt Winter Band. Thank you Matt Winter Band for being AMAZING!
Debbie H
5.0
What do you remember most when you leave a wedding aside from how gorgeous and happy the couple looked? Good food and the music, right? The Matt Winter Band will more than leave pe...
ople talking! Matt and his team of musicians are amazing! Thank You Matt, for helping us celebrate Beth & Erik’s epic day at Casa Feliz!
Alexandra B
5.0
I wish I could post more stars for this INCREDIBLE band! My husband, me, and my guests were blown away. We even had hotel guests and workers asking what band was playing because th...
ey were SO good. From the beach ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to the reception I just dropped my jaw at how fun and amazing the music was. I wish the Matt Winter Band could just play a show for me every weekend! I cannot praise this group enough for their talent, and professionalism the whole way through. We even had to postpone a year due to covid and not a single issue! THANK YOU MWB!!!
Maria M
5.0
Matt and his band are AMAZING! I had family and friends from many backgrounds at my wedding and he was able to create a vibe where everyone had an amazing time! The best part about...
him is his positive attitude and you can tell he wants everyone to have a great time! Everyone on the back end was super friendly and accommodating as well. Definitely recommend for any event or age group! Thank you guys!
Michael A
5.0
Do your self a favor and hire this crew.. As a fellow musician I wanted someone who could really have a good time throwing down some jams and classics, and these guys didn't disapp...
oint.. The energy, love from the band themselves, and overall fun they provided has had family members say it was the best wedding they'd ever been to.. Family members who have been to their own kids' weddings too, soooooo... Truly one of a kind and if I could reach out of the screen to hit "book" for you, I totally would.
Andrew S
5.0
Matt played acoustically at our intimate wedding and was everything we could have asked for! Matt captured the mood and vibe we were going for perfectly, we would highly recommend...
for any occasion!
Morgan T
5.0
Matt Winter Band was exactly what we needed for our wedding day!! I cannot say enough good things about them. Christina was very professional, answered all our questions, and so ea...
sy to communicate with! They provided music for our engagement party, ceremony, and reception. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to have live music. They were able to accommodate for our ages and genres and everyone raved about the band all night!
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