The TSE Band

y any song you can think of and know how to get your guests pumped up. If you want to have an absolute blast at your wedding/event, TSE is your band! Al is so amazing to work with and makes sure that you are having the time of your life. I can't wait to watch them play all over the capital region!

f music, spanning styles and eras, and always fun songs that make you wanna move… Frontman Al Santoro and the entire band is top-notch! Great musicians, singers and all-around entertainers. I highly recommend them for any event or venue where you want people to get down and have a fantastic time!

his band is. Al made everything very easy from start to finish with booking, choosing from their playlist, and organizing announcements. Communication was excellent and frequent. Everyone raved about them the entire night and the energy they generated made for a party to remember!! The playlist worked for young and not so young alike. The band even included my grandson had him play the tambourine. :) I wish I could give TS Ensemble 100 stars!!

entire crowd engaged and dancing. Such a fun playlist as well. It seemed like a band that could bring a party to any audience! -Kristen

ill talk about how good the band was at our wedding. Neither my wife nor I are music experts. We gave Al a list of songs we liked, but he read the room the entire night and played the perfect song each time. They made the day so stress free and they were so incredibly talented. Each musician was awesome, and the lead singers had amazing voices. I’d 10/10 hire them again for any future event.

having my maid of honor step in to sing for our first dance. Then after dinner, everyone was on the dance floor the entire night!! My only complaint is that Al is a little hard to get a hold of before the big day. Everything worked out great, but it wasn't really until the week of the wedding that all the details were discussed which was a little more stressful than I would've liked. All in all, I still highly recommend them because that party was worth it!

that the group did a fantastic job. If you're thinking about hiring a band - AL and the gang are definitely the ones to choose!

, and re-planning) process. They really brought the party! They brought so much energy and got all our guests up and dancing. We got a ton of positive feedback from our guests about their performance. They played a variety of music from recent hits to oldies that everyone could jive with. I truly cannot recommend them enough.

D-19 restaurant restrictions. My advice to future brides, HIRE THEM! We sure did for our wedding in 2021.

area, T.S. Ensemble's reputation put them at the top of our list; short story is, we were not disappointed. We engaged with Al Santoro as the representative from the band, and one thing that was immediately apparent from our discussions was that he and T.S. Ensemble had done so many weddings that they knew exactly what information was and wasn't important. In the planning weeks leading up to the wedding, he made sure to patiently walk through the detailed questionnaire and extensive song list, taking care to clarify names and pronunciations and relations (as they would be providing emcee services). He allayed many of our concerns about our first dance, the schedule we had planned with the venue, and even offered microphone equipment for our outside ceremony for a small fee. When it was time to submit the list of songs that we wanted for them to perform, they assured us that they would use them as inspiration for a fun set on our wedding night. The only small piece of feedback would be to move a lot of their onboarding and paperwork to a more electronic format, as navigating their extensive music list was a bit daunting and manual-intensive. In the final days before showtime, Al contacted us to coordinate the day-of preparations. In the hustle and bustle of all of the small details coming together, Al knew to stay relevant and quick, so that we could get to the dozens of other things on our plate. The day of the wedding, he walked through the outdoor equipment with one of our guests who would be responsible for the ceremony music, which was a nice bonus. In addition, T.S. Ensemble allowed my wife and I to practice our first dance while they were prepping, which made us feel more like they were "there for us" on our day. Suffice it to say, the rest of the night went off spectacularly; they were jamming and we got dozens of compliments from guests about the live band and how great the song choice was. I give this detailed accounting of our wedding experience in order to communicate that, when it came down to executing the music of our wedding night, Al Santoro and T.S. Ensemble knew just what to do. They elevated the party for our friends and family, and seem to be experts in the business of entertaining. The professionalism and knowledge they displayed when helping us plan is also something I want to call out for others who are thinking of hiring a live band for their event. A glowing 5/5 stars from us!

ated a customized experience for us and our guests. If you are looking to do things a little differently or create something that is personal to you - look no further than the TS Ensemble. They have a lengthy song list to choose your favorite songs. They did an excellent job of setting the stage for our party. Our guests are still complimenting us on how amazing the TS Ensemble was. Thank you so much Al and the TS Ensemble team!

learned "our song" especially for us and it was the perfect moment to start the best party ever. The band was NO DOUBT the highlight of our event and helped to create a fun, festive, and special day that no DJ would have ever been able to do. They engaged my crazy friends and family and everyone's first comment to me was "the band was AMAZING and so much fun". Having a live band should be every bride and grooms #1 decision... and then calling the TSE Band should be the next one. Thank you to Al, Tino and the whole ensemble for making our special day one we will cherish forever.

ppier with them! We received countless compliments on how great the music was and how everyone just wanted to keep dancing all night! I stressed that concern with Al from the beginning that I wanted ALL the guests up on the dance floor and he delivered! He even got the 5 year old ring-bearer involved and he got a t-shirt that he is still so excited about! TS Ensemble knows how to party and we had the best time ever!

floor rocking through out the night. They also provided great ceremonial and cocktail services at the wedding. Believe me - don't look anywhere else. This band is the best I have seen at a wedding - upstate and downstate.

ication during the months leading up to the wedding. The band has a great song list with a nice mixture of classic and modern options. While our first dance song was not on their song list, they learned and performed it on our wedding day. Our guests spent the majority of the night on the dance floor thanks to Al and the band. I'd recommend TS Ensemble to anyone looking to have an upbeat and lively wedding night. Al also emceed and did a great job.

rocess and made sure our evening ran smoothly. We had the band perform soft Jazz music for our cocktail hour and then turned up the energy for the rest of the evening. They are very accommodating and got everyone out on the dance floor. Our guests could not stop raving about them! Thank you TS Ensemble for making our wedding a night to remember!

ic is absolutely awesome. All of our guests are still talking about the band at our wedding, and what a great time they had. I would highly recommend TS Ensemble, and if you are looking for a band that is going to make your wedding one for the books, this is the band you go with!

ng, regardless of age. I booked them for my upcoming wedding in October 2017 and cannot wait to have them play for us! They keep everyone entertained, great voices and instruments, and played a variety of songs too. I'm picking out super comfortable shoes for my wedding since I know that with this band I'll be on the dance floor for for most of it!

of teenage and adult guests at our bar and bat mitzvah. TS Ensemble was loved by all! The compliments from teens and adults have not stopped. All of our guests had a blast because TS Ensemble is so great. We can't thank them enough for making our B'nai Mitzvah so fantastic!!

t away. This band is a great choice for any event. Thanks Guys for making my wedding everything she ever dreamed of. Katherina

EAT THEY ARE!!! I'm still getting people saying how awesome and great they were. They can reach out to any crowd and have them all on the dance floor. I had them play at my wedding 26 years ago when they weren't nearly as many in the group. Here it is 26 yrs later and they played at my daughters wedding. OMG AMAZING. THE FUN WE ALL HAD!!! Believe me when I tell you. They will exceed you expectations !! They sure did for us. If you want a great wedding and your party on the dance floor- the TS ensemble is who you want. They come highly recommended by many venues we checked out. Awesome job!! Thank you Sooo much for making our daughters wedding day the talk of the town. Not only here but in Binghamton , rochester , syracuse New Jersey , Maryland and Boston. That's were all our guests were from They asked me for their number already !!

the fact no one wanted the night to end and TS Ennsemble delivered ! We had 210 guest and 200 were on the dance floor for 7 hours even the seniors. All I have to say Thankyou Al and TS Ensemble what a memorable night...... you guys rock!!!!! cant wait to have another party!!!!!

edding was done so professionally, we will always be so thankful for the kindness you showed, the prompt return phone calls, and all answered emails. But most of all the way you performed and had our entire wedding guest on their feet at all times. I would Highly recommend this group to any party that is looking for Great Value, Fabulous performance, and group involvement with guests, trust me you will not be disappointed.... Sherry

ing played as the original version via Ipod vs. the band playing it, a particular father/daughter song, and certain songs to be played throughout the night. Unfortunately, with both my requests and my wedding planners verbal confirmation the day of, our first dance was sang by the band, the father/daughter song didn't happen so I had to change our song, and there was a strange song and dance at the end which entailed my husband and I slow dancing in a circle with all guests around us for 5 minutes...it was awkward and not something we wanted. I personally felt like Al was on his own agenda and didn't care what I wanted or what I was asking for. We paid over 3,000 dollars and I expected top of the line experiences, but didn't. Out of everything at my wedding I regret the music the most. Now I will say the music during the reception was great and people were having fun, but again, as a bride who paid a lot of money I wasn't pleased and my wedding planner was astounded as well. Not to mention when I e-mailed Al it would take weeks for a response!

rom so many different genres and keep people of all ages on the dance floor. They also learned our first dance song and did an amazing job with it. I would reccommend TS ensemble to anyone!!

ongs for us and he was more than happy to help us out! All I can say is that I am very excited to dance the night away with this band.

e different events at including the introductions and speeches, dinner, cutting of the cake, garter and bouquet toss, and they know exactly when to do it. Flawlessly played every song and our first dance song was perfect! Cannot wait to go to another TSE show!!

cial songs for us for the first dance and mother son dance. Everyone loved the band. TS Ensemble was one of the best choices we made for our wedding!

layed our "First Dance" song and it was perfect!

had never heard them preform live, and only had heard them via Youtube videos. They are good online, but MUCH better live! My guests (ages 5-90 yrs old) were dancing all night long. I couldn't complain to you about a single song they sang or put on the DJ when they took breaks, they were all really wonderful! They did everything I asked them to and more - they added personal touches and really made my wedding day that much more special. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a fabulous band AND an affordable price!

re that the night was perfect. Love them!

eat job as MC of the evening.;They book up quickly. An Al can be hard to reach. He always calls back but usually after 9pm.