Royal Dukes Band

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!

Serving Texas & Oklahoma Statewide

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4.9

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Royal Dukes are AWESOME! We hired them for our wedding at Hotel Drover and could not have been happier with the entire process and their FABULOUS performance. Originally, we planned on the 5-piece band, but after seeing their Showcase in Dallas, we decided on the 9-piece band for our reception and it as TOTALLY WORTH IT!!! We also used Royal Dukes for our ceremony – electric guitar and our cocktail hour – jazz trio. Every musician was excellent. The set-up and take down process was smooth. When you book, you get a planning website where you can make notes on your song choices and how you want the event to go. It was really nice and very helpful. We also had a video call with them prior to the event and it included our wedding planner to make sure everything was set. They are true professionals and we would recommend them without hesitation.

Eric M.

5.0

The Royal Dukes Band was so great and would highly recommend for any wedding or fun event that you need great talent, fun music, professionalism and just a wonderful atmosphere! Marisela was great at coordinating and super talented on the mic! We are so happy to have had them as part of our wonderful day!

Holly C.

5.0

Marisela

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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 Royal Dukes 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 Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Cheap Trick, Janet Jackson, Jason Mraz, Alicia Keys, 2Pac, and Michael Bublé, 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! We also offer Photo & Video Packages! With Lightwave Event Artists, we provide Photography and Videography services that are fully customizable to your needs and style. We make it easy to capture your most precious moments by matching you with the perfect team based on your event, vision, and budget. Select your base package and choose Add-Ons from there to create a bespoke experience. Get in touch with us for a personal consultation! SPECIAL OFFER! Get 10% OFF on select Photo or Video options when you book with Royal Dukes Band & Lightwave Event Artists. Event Lighting Services 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 your lighting package when you book multiple lighting services with the band. *T&C's Apply

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Instruments

Accordion

Bagpipes

Banjo

Bass

Bugle

Cello

Fiddle

Flute

French Horn

Guitar

Harmonica

Harp

Keyboard

Mandolin

Organ

Percussion

Piano

Saxophone

Steel Drum

Trombone

Trumpet

Ukulele

Viola

Violin

Vocals

Music Genres

Bluegrass

Classical

Country

Dance

Disco

EDM

Folk

Hip-Hop

Jazz

Klezmer

Latin

Pop

R&B

Rock

World Music

Music Services

Live Music

MC Services

Recorded Music

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Reception

Awards and Affiliations

13-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+10 more.

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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Marisela

Manager

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4.9

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445 reviews

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Royal Dukes earns rave reviews for energetic, professional live entertainment that keeps the dance floor packed. Guests praised clear communication, helpful planning tools, seamless transitions, and the band's versatility across ensembles and styles. They learn special songs, emcee well, and create memorable moments. Many said the band was worth the investment and highly recommend them.

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Jessica R

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The Royal Dukes Band totally nailed it for our wedding in October. We had a six-piece band for cocktail hour, dinner music, and the first 30 minutes of dancing before we switched t...

o a DJ. We received so many compliments all night about how awesome they were. Great emceeing and simply an enjoyable team all around. They also organized our uplighting, ceremony music and microphones, wall monogram, and videographer as well. We were extremely satisfied with all of their services and would highly recommend Royal Dukes Band for your wedding!

Eric M

Royal Dukes are AWESOME! We hired them for our wedding at Hotel Drover and could not have been happier with the entire process and their FABULOUS performance. Originally, we plan...

ned on the 5-piece band, but after seeing their Showcase in Dallas, we decided on the 9-piece band for our reception and it as TOTALLY WORTH IT!!! We also used Royal Dukes for our ceremony – electric guitar and our cocktail hour – jazz trio. Every musician was excellent. The set-up and take down process was smooth. When you book, you get a planning website where you can make notes on your song choices and how you want the event to go. It was really nice and very helpful. We also had a video call with them prior to the event and it included our wedding planner to make sure everything was set. They are true professionals and we would recommend them without hesitation.

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Holly C

The Royal Dukes Band was so great and would highly recommend for any wedding or fun event that you need great talent, fun music, professionalism and just a wonderful atmosphere! Ma...

risela was great at coordinating and super talented on the mic! We are so happy to have had them as part of our wonderful day!

Lisa G

This band is awesome. We used the 9 piece band for my daughter’s reception in Dallas and I cannot say enough about them. Ben was super easy to work with and the band was tremendou...

s. All of the members are excellent and they kept the dance floor full and our party bumping the entire night. They matched our playlist perfectly and interacted with our guests the entire evening. If you want a wonderful band for a reception, I highly recommend Royal Dukes.

Adam E

The Royal Dukes Band absolutely made our event! Their communication leading up to the event was outstanding, making the planning process easy and stress-free. Once they took the st...

age, they created an incredible dance party that had our guests on their feet all night. Their energy is contagious, and they know exactly how to engage a crowd. I would hire the Royal Dukes Band again in a heartbeat!

Kaden H

We cannot say enough amazing things about our wedding band! From the very beginning, they were so easy to work with, professional, and truly helped make our wedding day unforgettab...

le. They provided piano for our ceremony, violin for our cocktail hour, learned our three special dance songs (groom and mother, bride and father, and our first dance), and did an incredible job MC’ing the entire night. Every detail was thoughtfully done, and the song choices throughout the night were absolutely perfect — they knew exactly how to keep the energy going and the dance floor packed. One of the things that impressed us the most was how seamless their transitions were when they went on breaks. It was done so smoothly that our guests never missed a beat and everyone was able to keep dancing all night long. They truly went above and beyond to make our wedding feel personal, fun, and unforgettable. We are so grateful we chose them and would recommend them to anyone looking for a band that brings talent, professionalism, and an incredible atmosphere to their event!

Elizabeth P

The DJ was very accommodating, asked for feedback and asked for what we wanted; he followed for all of our rules and all of our expectations. He was very active with the crowd and ...

very polite with the bride in the group.

Steve C

The Royal Dukes Band was exceptional, the instrumentals combined with their incredible voices made for a perfect performance. The dance floor was packed which is a great indicator ...

of their talents. I would highly recommend!!!!

Susan B

The Royal Dukes played at my daughter's wedding this weekend. I could not have been more pleased. They engaged the crowd and played wonderful music. I would highly recommend che...

cking them out for any event!

Abby H

The Royal Dukes Band is such a blast! We had Scotty and Kristin's band, and they had our wedding party dancing for hours! I have been to several weddings where the Royal Dukes perf...

ormed, and it is always such a fun time. We had Ben as our liaison and he did a wonderful job communicating and accommodating our requests. I would recommend this band for any event!

Kristi W

Royal Dukes made the best impression and brought all we expected, and then some to the stage!! The dance floor was packed for almost 2 hours and every song played was perfect for t...

he night!! The showed up and served us well. Ben was responsive to all our questions and concerns throughout the process along the way. We will always remember our 21st night of September with The Royal Dukes band!!

Robert G

Hired The Royal Dukes for my daughter’s wedding. They are wonderful musicians, professional and well organized. Don’t skimp on your music - there is nothing like a live band! Go ...

listen to them then talk to Ben - you will be glad you did.

Grace B

The band is amazing. So talented, professional, and great to work with! They were not cheap but were worth it. We had so much fun!

Natalie H

Our dance floor was NEVER empty. Scotty and the Royal Dukes crushed it. They played a great variety of music and were so much fun. They executed our first dance songs and sweethear...

t dance perfectly. We also used their strings for our ceremony and it was incredible. Highly recommend!!

Claire O

The RBD was the best! We received so many compliments on the night of about how entertaining and good they were. They made the planning process easy, and I really enjoyed working w...

ith them. Also, every request, special dance and timeline of the night went perfectly! Highly recommend!

Emily B

They were amazing for our wedding reception! Multiple guests said they were the best wedding band they'd seen. They were also professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

Andrea C

I was blown away by how great the band sounded, how professional they all were, and how they made it so easy for me as I planned my own wedding. Highly recommend them - the guests ...

still talk about how great they were!

Richard T

Everything from start to finish was superior in all aspects. Working directly with Ben made the experience even better. He clearly articulated all of the finer details and made sug...

gestions to our vision that enhanced the overall experience. The band was incredibly talented and could not have been any more professional. While this was for a 1920's Speakeasy Casino Night, I would recommend The Royal Dukes Band for any occasion. And finally, the photographers that were present for the two-day event were equally professional and knowledgeable. The quality of the photos is superior. We could not be any happier with our decision to have hired this group. We will certainly be doing other events and Royal Dukes will be our very first call.

Hailey B

The Royal Dukes were amazing!! They played the best songs, had the crowd dancing all night, and were so friendly throughout the whole process

Grant B

Absolutely the best! They put on the best show and were so easy to work with! All of our guests kept mentioning how this was the best wedding band they had EVER seen. 1000% reco...

mmended.

Catherine B

Holy WOW! Royal Dukes was AMAZING! They were by far the vendor we received the most compliments on from our wedding. We still have guests mentioning how much fun the band was. We w...

ere able to see the Royal Dukes at a showcase before we booked, so we knew they would be great, but we were blown away by their performance at our wedding! Our dancefloor was not empty even once while they were performing. No one wanted to leave at the end of the night! My husband and I are so glad we decide to do a private last dance at the end of the night before our exit. It was one of the most memorable moments from the day - having a private performance all to ourselves! Scotty was absolutely amazing! So talented, fun, and did a great job MC'ing as well. The entire band was full of talent! Marisela, who assisted with all of the planning behind the scenes, was also a joy to work with. She was organized and professional throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Royal Duke's and would book them again 100%!

Cassidy O

The Royal Dukes Band was phenomenal! I couldn't have asked for a better band to play at our wedding. Everyone came up to me saying how much they enjoyed the music!

Hannah M

I mean.... come on. If I could rate this band higher than 5 stars, I WOULD. Ben and his team were INCREDIBLE - from communication, to collaboration with our coordinator, to the day...

of performance... they were absolute stars. My family expressed some budget concerns in the very beginning, knowing that hiring a band would be an investment. If this is you, rest assured that Royal Dukes Band is worth every penny. Their people are kind and interactive on the stage. They took every song request and every portion of the reception in stride. They also provided LOVELY, classy dinnertime music for our guests to enjoy while eating. In addition, they incorporated a private last dance for my husband and I to take in the final moments of our wedding reception. Every detail was perfectly executed and the talent of the MC, musicians, and vocalists shined through. We will ALWAYS recommend them!

Katherine C

Royal Dukes Band is AMAZING. If you want a great, professional, classy, fun band, hire Royal Dukes! They can do it all. Band, stage, lighting, MC, cocktail music. A one stop shop. ...

Everyone is still commenting on how great they were at our wedding.

Dana S

Royal Dukes provided outstanding entertainment for my daughter’s wedding reception. We had a string trio for out ceremony music and followed up with an 8-piece band for the recepti...

on. All musicians were very professional we received so many comments on how great they were. Marisa coordinated our event and was our lead singer. She was so helpful along the way, providing options for music selections which was very much appreciated. You can’t go wrong with Royal Dukes for your event!

Barbara G

The Royal Dukes Band did a fantastic job providing the music for our son's wedding at the Gardenia Venue in Valley View, Texas! Marisela was great to work with and helped us from ...

start to finish with the planning. We decided to go with a jazz trio for the cocktail hour and a seven-piece band for the reception. The jazz trio really set the mood for the cocktail hour and the seven-piece party band got everyone out on the dance floor at the reception. The Royal Dukes even arranged for the string duo that provided music for the ceremony. The three different types of live music made the whole wedding a very special experience for everyone! The Royal Dukes also provided the music for our other son's wedding so that says something when you hire a band for a second time. Both times The Royal Dukes came through for us in providing an exceptional music experience!

Emily F

WOW!! Scotty and the band were PHENOMENAL! We got a 9 piece band (we really wanted the horns) and boy, did they deliver! At the beginning of the process, we told Ben that our vibes...

were country music and pop music. We gave some of our favorite songs and artists, and the band delivered! Even if the band didn't know any of the songs by the artists we liked, during their breaks, they curated their iPod playlist based on our likes. We were never not on the dance floor! They really curated the music to our liking, and how the guests were feeling in the moment. We got so many compliments on the music and what a fun time it was. Leading up to the wedding, Ben was quick at replying and answering any and all questions I had (which were a lot). He was kind and informative, and kept us up to date. He even provided an example playlist that Scotty had performed at a previous wedding so that I could get an idea of the songs he would be able to play. Overall, an amazing experience and I cannot recommend Royal Dukes Band and Scotty enough!

Katie N

Recently celebrated our wedding with the Royal Dukes Band - cocktail hour, plus 3 sets of music. They had our wedding guests out of their seats and on the dance floor all night. Th...

e band was energetic, fun, and played a nice variety of music. They even learned 3 special songs for us which were a big hit. I would highly recommend them for your celebration. We had a lot of compliments from our guests!

Mitchell S

Nothing but a great experience with the Royal Dukes Band - First choice for a wedding band! The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Pricing was transparent, easy booki...

ng & planning, great communication, and flexible setup. The night of our wedding, Marisela (our lead singer and MC) alongside the band absolutely rocked the house. So many compliments from family and friends - RDB really helped set the tone and created a night we will never forget. Thank you Royal Dukes Band!

Adriana S

Royal dukes absolutely rocked our reception!! We got the 7 piece band and it was everything we needed. From the beginning they were great to work with, always available to answer q...

uestions and sending over very helpful attachments and recommendations, which made the ‘planning’ stage easy! They were very thorough in making sure they had all of the information needed to make the night smooth. They are very talented and had a range of style of music they could play. The one thing to keep in mind- they pair you with your lead singer based on your first conversation when you book and can’t change it afterwards so make sure you have an idea of style of music you want.

William H

We had a great experience with Royal Dukes. After seeing them at a friend's wedding and going to multiple showcases, we knew they were the real deal musically. Our guests kept ravi...

ng about them afterwards and they absolutely understood the assignment. I'd particularly like to mention our saxophonist, Eric. We had requested him specifically, and we received more compliments about his playing than just about any facet of our wedding. They did an awesome job with our first dance songs, brought a super fun energy for 3.5 hours, and threw in lots of special touches that made us feel like they really wanted to go above and beyond. My best man had broken his ankle shortly before the wedding, and was riding a knee scooter. Hearing that lots of speeches (his included) were having a good laugh about it, the band played "Boot Scootin Boogie" and called him out to the dancefloor. Everyone went wild while the band played and he scooted around, and he had a truly awesome time. I was blown away that our band could make such a special moment for him and for us just by reading the room so well. They were easy to work with, accommodated last minute suggestions, played our desired time stamps perfectly, did a bang up job on the hora, and nailed the song selection and performances to the delight of our guests. For this outstanding service, we paid probably 25-50% less than quotes we received from other bands. One of the best decisions we made during the wedding process.

Eunice T. F

Royal Dukes Band are outstanding! We saw them perform in a showcase here in San Antonio , and the minute they started playing we decided to book them. So glad we did! Their sound i...

s exceptional. So easy to communicate with, asked our preferences, played our favorite songs. Our daughter’s wedding was last weekend and the dance floor was full ALL NIGHT up to the last song! Our friends and family loved the amazing talent and the range of music they played. From young people to grandparents everyone enjoyed it all. Fantastic vocals , top musicians, range of songs, the best !! We have received so many compliments on the band. You made the celebration a night to remember. We had the 9 piece band and would highly recommend it. Thank you Royal Dukes Band, you are definitely phenomenal!!!

Caroline N

The Royal Dukes absolutely made our wedding reception! Our friends and family are still talking about the band months later.

Arnold A

When it comes down to it the Royal Dukes are better than any DJ you will ever have. Their planning process and communication were top-notch. We couldn’t have asked for a better boo...

king experience. I would recommend getting them your set list as early as possible, along with the songs you want for specific dances (first dance, last dance, etc). There were some iPod moments, as highlighted in other reviews, but they were few and far between. The most fun part, wedding aside, was picking out our musicians from their showcase. If you work with Marc, you’re working with one of the best in the business. The musicians were hard working and went by their set schedule. We opted for a 6-piece band, and they were absolutely worth it. We are still getting comments on how good the band was. They even let the guitar-playing groom go up and play some songs with them. As good as the band was, I really want to mention the sound guy. He had the volume just perfect for our venue. Overall, I would recommend The Royal Dukes for your wedding or corporate event. They are consummate professionals who not only value your time, but your experience as well.

Hayden N

Great communication prior to and during the event. Outstanding string quartet for ceremony, trio for cocktail hour and band for the reception. Royal Dukes is well worth it!!

Sami J

I am a wedding planner, and I love working with The Royal Dukes! Their processes to get buttoned up before the wedding are extremely organized and I the guests and families have th...

oroughly enjoyed the performances, as have I! I would highly recommend working with them.

Crystal J

As a wedding planner I have to book bands frequently and I always love it when my clients choose Royal Dukes!!! They’re organized, professional ,talented and they keep guests danci...

ng!! I especially love working with Marisela!! Highly recommend RD for you big day! XO, Crystal - Owner FunkyTown Affairs

Vicki R

I’ve booked the Royal Dukes Band TWICE-once in 2021 and about two weeks ago, May 2023 - for both my daughter’s weddings! They do an EXCELLENT job! If you book them, just let them...

do their magic. They read the crowd well and know just what to play to keep everyone dancing! Great job!

Stephanie G

Best band around! We were so excited to have a band for our wedding and Scotty and the Royal Dukes Band did not disappoint! They had everyone on the dance floor and kept the party ...

going all night long! They were so great to communicate with throughout our wedding planning process and they truly listened to our music preferences and what we wanted/did not want played at our wedding. It was the best day ever and it wouldn't have been the same without the Royal Dukes Band!

Micaela R

The Royal Dukes band is phenomenal and will make your wedding a 10/10 unforgettable experience. I worked with the DFW band, and their band manager is one of the nicest, most organi...

zed, and accommodating people I have ever met. Not to mention he’s an amazing musician as well. We asked for a Motown/soul vibe and they picked the perfect band members. I cannot even describe how much fun I had at my wedding. It was absolutely perfect, and I think the Royal Dukes made the reception so classy and fun. I also hired a photographer through them, and he was a pleasure and did an excellent job. The Royal Dukes are some of the most professional, lovely, and talented people I have ever met. Hire them for your wedding! I read so many positive reviews before booking them, and they are all right - they rock!

Olivia M

Royal Dukes made our wedding so much fun! They were great to work with leading up to the big day. They responded quick to our emails, had great advice and helped us pick out music....

If you want everyone on the dance floor, I would highly recommend Royal Dukes!

Clark D

Royal Dukes Band was the first vendor that we hired for our wedding, and did the best job by FAR! They brought amazing energy to the night and got everyone on the dance floor from ...

start to finish. Extremely professional / organized group -- we had several planning calls to make sure everything was perfect. Can accommodate just about any song / genre -- country, rock, alternative, etc. A steal at twice the price -- would absolutely hire again!

Rebecca K

Royal Dukes were incredible in every way at our wedding and we would highly recommend them! The band itself was incredible, we got SO many compliments, including many guests sayin...

g Royal Dukes was the best wedding band they had ever heard! Everyone was dancing all night, and I literally did not leave the dance floor! They had such an amazing set list that really captured the vibe we were going for and were able to accommodate our special requests. The planning process was very easy, Ben really took the time to get to know our preferences and answer all of our questions. I think the band is a really good value, it is great how you can pick the number of band members and they are able to bring all the lighting and provide ceremony sound. Highly Recommend!

Meredith F

We loved having the Royal Dukes Band at our wedding! Our lead singer was Gordon, and he and the rest of the band were incredible. We're almost six months out, and we're STILL getti...

ng compliments on our band and how lively our dance floor was... all thanks to the band! Couldn't recommend Gordon or this band enough!

Meredith R

The band was great! They worked with us to give us the perfect experience for our wedding. We booked ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music with The Royal Dukes and they exc...

eeded our expectations. The band members are very nice and engaging and extremely talented. Highly recommend.

Christine C

The band was absolutely incredible at our wedding reception, and planning was super easy. Evan is very helpful and responsive, and the portal for planning details and payment was v...

ery convenient!

Angela B

The Royal Dukes Band was amazing! They had the entire place rocking. Our guests couldn't say enough great things about the band. Wish we could do it all over again. I highly re...

commend them!

Mimosa N

I decided to splurge a bit more to hire a band instead of a standard DJ. I found the Royal Dukes band and couldn't have made a better decision. They were amazing and I feel like th...

ey went above and beyond my expectations. They knew what they were doing and were extremely reliable. The whole process made me realize how professionals work and know how to ensure the night goes well. They understand weddings! I had specific music style requests and Tom from the Royal Dukes made it happen. The whole planning process was extremely organized. Tom reached out often and made sure we were on the same page. Every detail and expectations were clear. On the day of the wedding, they arrived, were really organized, and set up on time without any issues (that I know of). This was important because, as the bride, there was way too much going on that day but I didn't have to worry about the band. They had everything down so well. Again, Tom, Rod, and the rest of the band are such professionals and all so talented. I loved working with them, and enjoyed listening to them even more! We loved our wedding night and a large part of that credit goes to this band. So happy with Royal Dukes and definitely recommend!

Ash K

The Royal Dukes Band had our wedding guests on their feet all night! Ben was so helpful in the planning and origination process leading up to the wedding, and Trenton (MC) was so e...

ngaging with our guests! The band was the talk of the town after our wedding. They were accommodating to what we wanted to hear and read the room on what to play! They are organized, talented, and so much fun to have on your wedding day. I would highly recommend them to anyone! I really appreciate their professionalism, kindness, attentiveness, and pure joy throughout the entire process!

Emily K

The Royal Dukes made our reception the party that we hoped for it to be! Ben was great to work with up until day of which is so helpful in the stress of wedding planning. Guests ar...

e still talking about how awesome and fun the band was! If you are considering booking with the Royal Dukes- do it!

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