The Storytellers Band

credibly responsive, attentive, helpful, and accommodating from our very first interaction. She helped us plan our reception timeline to maximize dancing and gave us a list of songs to choose from to help us cater to our guests. People are still talking about the band a week later. Everyone was blown away by the music and our dance floor was packed the entire night!!! We've heard from multiple people that they were one of the "best bands they've ever heard at a wedding." I cannot say enough about this band and how incredible they are. Thank you Candace & team for the best wedding we could've asked for!!!

ut how incredible they were. They are a real band that plays together all the time & that definitely showed!! Some of the most talented singers & musicians I’ve ever experienced. Book them for your wedding!!! You will not regret it!!!

cians and vocalists! Amazing song list! The band made the wedding so much fun!! Plus, on the front end, Candace was sooo easy to work with and made the process very clear and easy. Of all the things we had to worry about for the wedding- music was not one of them! Could not recommend them enough. Thank you Storytellers!

d independent & have the utmost chemistry with one another because they're not some part of some big corporate large roster that mixes and matches. Special shout out to Candace. Ultimate band leader & point person from the band. She made us feel so taken care of during our wedding - they played jam after jam after jam!

ter our wedding. They are so insanely talented and so easy to work with. Candace kept us on track throughout the planning process and is extremely responsive and accomodating. You will not regret booking them

or our wedding in September 2023 and they were INCREDIBLE. Now, two months later, our guests are still raving about how we had THE BEST wedding band. Candace, a co-founder and sax player, made every single step of the planning process seamless and painless. Her communication both over the phone and email was excellent and always timely. The planning documents they sent closer to the event date were very organized and ensured the day was everything we wanted it to be. The documents went over our must-plays and do not play songs, the timeline, which Candace helped us determine, and the names of family members who were giving speeches, etc. The Storytellers also have an amazing variety of songs in their repertoire. From songs that are popular today, to 90’s hits to motown and more, we and our guests were on the dance floor all night long! Every musician of the Storytellers is extremely talented. The guitarist, Emilio, was amazing for our ceremony music, and David, the keyboard player, was also amazing during cocktail hour. Travis and Leah were lead singers and Travis did an incredible job as our MC. Before booking them, we saw The Storytellers in person at The Red Lion on Bleecker St. in NYC. They know how to get the party going and energize a crowd. We went back to see them a few times leading up to our wedding which was a fun way to countdown as our day got closer. We also got to know the band better before the wedding day and heard songs that we maybe would not have thought of for our must-play list. You will NOT regret choosing The Storytellers as your wedding band!!

every element and across every genre. We wanted a big band wedding feel but had some very particular requests in removing some typical dancing songs and swapping in some 60s/70s and hip hop. Candance and the team curated a playlist that truly fit the bill. They did a little bit of everything and the dance floor was packed the entire night. We have visceral memories of specific songs throughout the night that still light us up just thinking about it. They conduct the vibe of the night which was always on point. They are amazing to work with in the lead up, organized, on top of every element. It feels so good to have a vendor check in and schedule planning calls to keep us organized and at ease during the planning process. I want to reiterate. This band is extremely talented, high energy and the best choice we made for our Brooklyn wedding.

ere also extremely responsive and easy to work with throughout the whole process. Our guests haven't stopped raving about the performance. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a wedding band!

song. Candace was extremely responsive and detail oriented throughout the entire planning process and was truly a delight to work with. We could not recommend this band enough for any event where you want the best live music experience. 10/10 recommend!

with and answered any and all questions we had leading up the big day. The band was able to cover genres for all ages and tastes. Our guests danced the entire night and could not stop complementing the bands performance for weeks after the wedding. Everyone was pleasantly surprised they could dance between courses due to the bands brilliant day of schedule. We were blown away by the bands talent and ability to connect with every one of our guests. Do yourself a favor and ensure your wedding will be one the best your guests have attended by hiring Storytellers for your special day!

merous performances at local bars since, my husband and I knew this was the first and easiest decision to make when we started planning our wedding. Throughout the entire process, Candace was professional, organized, and clearly invested in ensuring that they were able to provide the atmosphere and vibe we wanted. Candace, Travis, and the entire band worked hard to meet our request for a specific entrance song- and no surprise, they nailed it! They had everyone out on the dance floor throughout our reception and months later, guests are still commenting on how much they loved The Storytellers. Everyone in the band is incredibly talented and we couldn't be happier that we worked with them.

g and preparing for our day. It was absolutely perfect. EVERYONE couldn’t get over how incredible the band was - it’s the first thing our guests commented on that night and to this day!

Their energy and chemistry is off the charts! The day of our wedding we didn’t have to worry about a thing, the band had all the information, came on time and set up. They did an awesome job on our first dance song! Our guests are still raving to us on how amazing the band was!

of our wedding. Overall, we were happy with our decision to book them!

ook them again for my wedding in 2022 - they were just as amazing as a few years ago. Leading up to the event, Candace was amazing in answering any questions we had and was flexible in problem solving any issues we had with logistics or our venue. We cannot thank them enough for making our day even more special and amazing. Book them - you will not regret it.

They brought high energy all night and did a fantastic job getting people up and on the dance floor. They know how to get a party going! They sounded amazing on every song they played and it was great working with them to make our playlist. They have a huge repertoire and offered to learn a few additional songs for special dances (first dance, parent dances). They also are excellent at reading the room and deciding on a good order to cater to the crowd. Our families and friends love to dance and party and all of them had a great time singing and dancing the entire night. The music is such a huge part of a wedding and we could not be happier with our choice to go with the Storytellers. They helped us turn the most special and loving day of our lives into the most fun as well!

heard over a dozen times from various guests that we had the best wedding band they'd ever heard. They were phenomenal. I'm going to break my review down into two parts: part 1 focusing on the experience of working with Storytellers leading up to the wedding, and part 2 focusing on the day of. Part 1: the lead-up. From the very first time we contacted Storytellers for an initial consultation, all the way up to the day before the wedding, they were extremely positive, responsive, and professional. They always responded to our emails promptly (often within the day), and their song lists and intake forms were super polished and easy and fun to fill out. These details made us feel like we were in good heads every step of the way, and had nothing to worry about. Part 2: the day of. Storytellers brought the HEAT to our wedding. We hired their guitarist to play during our ceremony - he played beautiful acoustic renditions of 3 songs we chose and he learned especially for the day. We then hired a jazz quartet to play at our cocktail hour - they were fantastic and set a perfect mood for our pre-dinner drinks. And then the full 10-piece band played the reception. Though all the performances were amazing, the reception was the highlight. One of the real advantages with Storytellers versus other bands you might be considering is that Storytellers does not have a rotating lineup. Storytellers is a fixed band, and so the same people play together every night. In other bands, there's a rotating cast of 50-100 musicians who sub in and out for each gig, resulting in a sometimes uncoordinated sound (depending on who comes to the show). Storytellers plays like they play together all the time - their singers harmonize beautifully and cheer each other on, the horn players blast their parts in perfect sync, and their energy is infectious. In short, I can't recommend this band enough!!! Thank you Storytellers. - Ian

ould hear the beautiful flute and keyboard playing, I was crying. Just elegant!! Not to mention when we walked into the party, what a hit!! We went through 22 pages of music and highlighted/stared the must haves and they listened! It was a the best day of our lives because our band was phenomenal! I always say music makes or breaks the party and the Storytellers were the best choice!!!! -Rachel and Adam Marcus

th them was absolutely seamless end to end. Candace is an exceptional band leader and from our first conversation, I knew she was someone who I wanted to work with. The musicians are professionals through and through. From our piano soloist during our ceremony to the band's entire reception setlist, everything was perfect. The energy was perfect the entire night and our guests keep raving about how amazing our band was. I cannot recommend Storytellers NYC enough and can't wait to see them again at Red Lion in NYC. THANK YOU for making our wedding the party we've all been waiting for.

al and easy to work with. Huge song selection with a wide range of music. You cannot go wrong picking the Storytellers to play your wedding!

2022 and the Storytellers stole the show. From the moment I contacted Candace I knew that she was going to be someone easy and fun to work with, and I was right. She made the whole process so seamless and we could not be happier. Besides being incredibly talented, the band knows how to get the crowd up and keep them engaged. We danced and sang for hours and it was exactly as I pictured it would be. I can't give the band enough praise. Thank you for the best night of our lives

of musicians who took the time to really get to know my husband and I. Through several prep calls, we were able to curate the playlist together, while allowing the band to take some creative liberties - trust me, they know what they're doing and they have an expansive song list! They leaned into the energy of the wedding and the dance floor was never empty. They were professional, attentive and, most importantly, FUN. I can't wait to see them live again.

oor was packed the entire night! I highly recommend them for any event and look forward to hearing them play again in New York!

ces were amazing and the energy was high all night - they made it so no one left early! Everyone has told us how amazing they were and we couldn’t agree more!

later people are still contacting us to tell us how amazing the band was. Candace is incredibly responsive and coordinated, she puts you at ease that they will take control of the night. Their song list is vast and you will find every style of music your heart can desire. 10/10 would recommend, you will NOT regret it!

fter working with Candace and discussing the type of music we were interested in, she suggested that we add Travis to our set. We are so glad we agreed because the four of them together was so much fun. We had the variety of music we wanted and the sound of a much bigger band. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had on the dance floor. I will admit, we contemplated a band vs. DJ for financial reasons but they were worth every penny. If you are on the fence, stop reading this review and book them! You won’t regret it.

m at our wedding! They were one of the very first vendors we had secured, and we're so glad we did. The Storytellers were so easy to work with throughout the whole planning process and kept our dance floor packed the entire night. I would highly recommend The Storytellers Band to all couples - our guests still rave about them!! :)

our guests felt that they were at a concert in fancy outfits. They really made our night.

g up with creative solutions, patient/fledxible with multiple changes, and always extremely respectful of our budget. She is also incredibly kind and reassuring during a stressful and uncertain time. The wedding we orignally planned was not even close to the wedding we ended up having, and she not only rolled with us, but also helped us figure it all out! In all the chaos of planning, she thought of every detail and got our input (without overwhelming us). She even coordinated with our caterer to make sure everything ran smoothly, which it did. She and the band were so low maintaince and easy going. She also was very mindful of COVID and was thoughtful in ways to plan the day so our guests and the band would be as safe as possible. Sara was also really kind and made sure we were happy, and the timing of the event was how we wanted . As far as the actual music, I had watched and listened to clips of the band playing so I knew they were going to be good, but when I heard the keyboard player start to warm up I knew it was really on. I heard his first notes and I literally said out loud, "Oh hell yea." The keyboard player covered songs of our chosing during the ceremony and during cocktail hour. His instrumental version of the songs we picked - Pink's "A Million Dreams" and Steve Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely" were moving and full of heart. He also played/sang our first dance which was Ben Folds' "The Luckiest" and he absoluately nailed it. When the full band started for the reception, they was just as verisilte and every single song was so tight. This group has so much talent, I couldn't beleive they were playing for us. I actually still can't beleive it. Their energy was joyful and every single one of them had a smile on their face. It felt like they were celebrating with us. Our friends and family had a blasted, everyone together on the dance floor. Our guests are still reaching out to us talking about how much they enjoyed the band. We ended up with an outdoor wedding in our yard and we've been approached by so many neighbors (some of whom we didn't invite, and some whom we didnt even know) telling us "that band was awesome!" and "we kept our windows open all day enjoying the music!" and "who was that band?!" etc. They were the best and worth every penny.

s group is unreal! Beyond that, Candace is super super easy to work with and very responsive. They are extremely professional. 10/10 would recommend, you will NOT regret it!

, and we definitely made the right choice. First off, it was great that we were able to see the Storytellers perform at the Red Lion in NYC to get a sense of their style and meet some of the band members before we decided on a band. This immediately differentiated them from the usual big wedding band companies that don’t feel as personal. From the start, Candace was incredibly easy to work with, and ensured everything went smoothly leading up to the big day. The band has a huge song list and is very flexible when it comes to crafting the vibe you want for your party. You can go through their list, show them the songs and genres you like, and they’ll even learn some of the special songs for the dances and such. The band really crushed it from start to finish: the pianist greeted our guests on the piano; the guitarist played the cocktail hour beautifully; and the band had everyone up and dancing throughout the entire reception. Everybody, old and young, loved the music, and kept asking us about the band. They do everything – Motown, classic rock, 90s, hip hop, current, you name it. The horn section was a hit, too. We did have a preference for our ideal lineup of singers, but things do sometimes go wrong… one of our singers was sick so we had a last-minute replacement. We were pretty nervous, but she was absolutely incredible. We have zero regrets about choosing the Storytellers and would highly recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.

perfectly. They worked with us on special songs too which was really meaningful to us. Our wedding was a blast! People had so much fun dancing and singing along with the band. We got married 9 months ago and people are still telling us what a great band we had!

EST energy to the room and gave us the amazing dance party we wanted. What’s unique and special about them is the range they have. The lead singers Melissa and Travis are just AMAZING with very powerful voices. But the third singer Qua is also so talented AND is an awesome rapper. The guitar player Emilio sings lead for the rock songs SO well, and the piano player David also kills it on the songs he leads. He sang the Billy Joel song I danced with my dad to and showed so much passion! Together they can offer such a wide variety of songs that I don’t think all wedding style bands are capable of. We’ve received so much positive feedback about them since our wedding and we are just SO happy we hired them to make our day so a dream!

hey had heard. There was no a single guest who was sitting because they were on the dance floor, which is exactly what we wanted, No one wanted to leave because of the excellent songs and energy from the storytellers. They were truly incredible and we could not have asked for a better band for our incredible day!! HIGHLY suggest and recommend!!

party attitude that would grow the energy with our party crowd. Working with Candace and Sara was super easy - and we relied on a lot of their guidance with song flow and working through their awesome musical options. We had originally picked East Side Stories Band relying on youtube links which is always a little nerve wracking, however after signing our contract we saw one of their live showcases at Red Lion in NYC. Very quickly, even without the full band playing that night, we knew we picked the right band - they had great energy, the ability to play a wide variety of songs and had a bar going wild on a Tuesday evening. On the day of, from start to finish, they were incredible! They read the crowd so well and played songs they knew would get and keep everyone on the dance floor - there was never a time when no one was dancing when they were playing. They even took to the dance floor while performing, dancing and singing with the crowd (and hit our photo booth during their break) - it was awesome! Their closing number, which they recommended to us, was absolutely incredible and our only regret was that we aren't sure anyone got it on film! I cannot recommend this band enough - my wife and I did so much research of every band in the tristate area via the internet, including a bunch that were significantly more expensive - they were so perfect I can't imagine anyone else. I look forward to seeing them again at Red Lion and thanking them in person (and I think one of the singers may have a video of the end!). Go with East Side Stories!

es were really fast. All night people kept commenting on how great the band was and even months later we continue to hear that feedback.

C one night to watch them play at a bar. I sent them an e-mail to book the very next day and could NOT be happier with our decision. From the first meeting until the last minute they played on our wedding night, they were so organized, so passionate and so professional. I don't think many people ever left the dance floor all night and our guests still talk about how good the band was. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!

rytellers was the first one we saw, and my now husband, who has an ear for music, knew immediately that they were the real deal. Being a cautious bride, I didn’t want to jump on the first one, so I dragged my then fiancé to see a few more. After each one, we kept saying, “nope, not nearly as good as Storytellers. ” So we decided to book Storytellers and let me tell you... Best decision we made for our wedding. Sara and Candace (founders) were in constant communication throughout the process and were easy to reach. They were flexible to work with and provided clear documents and Instructions in advance of the wedding so they had all the info they needed from us to deliver exactly what we wanted. Most importantly, on the day of the wedding, from start to finish, the band brought the house down. The ceremony pianist played beautiful music, the duo during the cocktail hour was fantastic, and the band during the wedding literally had people bowing down to them. The reception was outdoors in a tent filled with 200 people and the sound acoustics were PERFECT the whole night. Our MC and lead singer, Thomas, was by far the best wedding singer we’ve ever heard. He held a note during “Superstition” that we’ll never forget the rest of our lives. “Beyond worth every dollar” our parents said. Our guests said “best wedding band We’ve ever seen”. Our friends who are newly engaged already asked for their contact info. It was actually a RAGER, Thomas got onto the dance floor and into the crowd. We couldn’t have dreamt of a wedding band this good — we’ve been to weddings with 45 Riots, Hank Lane, etc and Storytellers take the cake. STOP READING THIS REVIEW AND BOOK THEM NOW. You won’t regret it. Best money we spent on the wedding!

band playing because the songs sounded so amazing! Everyone at our wedding couldn't stop talking about them. Sara and Candace were incredibly easy to work with, learned all the songs we requested, and made the whole process so easy. They even provided the guitarist to play at our ceremony and cocktail hour, who was abolsutely incredible. Seriously, book this band! You will not regret it!

number one priority and they stole the show. I couldn’t have asked for a more fun party. They knew how to keep people on the dance floor. I wish they could have played all night! Thank you so much Sara and Candace!!!!!!!!

broad, and they did an amazing job with the extra songs we requested. Custom arrangement for the first dance? Amazing. Our guests loved them, and so did we. They made the party. Of note, we had a DJ as well for part of it, and they worked really well together. Thank you guys for being fantastic! <3

ettable night and it’s 1000% because of this amazing band. THANK YOU!

ever seen so many people on the dance floor before. Sara and Candace (the bands founders) were awesome to work with and ensured everything went smoothly in the planning process. I can't thank them enough!!