Steven Louis luppino
BAND LEADER, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, VOCALS
UNPARALLEL is a high-energy live wedding and party band based in New York’s Finger Lakes & Southern Tier, bringing unforgettable live music, nonstop energy, mind-bending instrumentals, powerful vocals, and a packed dance floor to weddings throughout New York and Pennsylvania.
Known as one of the fastest-growing live bands in the region, Unparallel has built a reputation for turning weddings and special events into full-on celebrations. Our goal is simple: keep your guests dancing, singing, laughing, and talking about your wedding long after the last song.
What makes Unparallel different? We bring the energy of a major live show while keeping the experience personal and interactive. With experienced frontmen, multiple vocalists, powerful harmonies, and highly skilled musicians, we can deliver everything from massive vocal moments and infectious grooves to mind-bending instrumental performances that showcase what a truly great live band can do.
But we know a wedding isn't just about the party. We also know when to bring everything down and make a moment truly mean something. Unparallel can take a wedding reception to a deeply emotional level when the time is right — creating those unforgettable moments when an entire room is singing together, couples are dancing in each other’s arms, parents are wiping away tears, and everyone feels connected to the music. We believe the best wedding bands need both sides: the ability to get hundreds of people jumping together and the ability to make a single song feel incredibly personal.
Our diverse repertoire crosses generations and genres, featuring classic rock, funk, soul, blues, ’80s/’90s favorites, alternative, pop, Top 40 and today’s biggest hits — plus plenty of unexpected crowd favorites. Think Stevie Wonder, Prince, Marvin Gaye, The Black Crowes, Sublime, Green Day, Dave Matthews Band, Noah Kahan, Bruno Mars and much more.
We’re more than a wedding band — we’re a PARTY band. Unparallel has become a sought-after choice for weddings, college events, private parties, festivals, corporate events, wineries, breweries, casinos and other major celebrations. We bring the same high-energy experience that has made us a favorite for college parties directly to the wedding dance floor.
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a packed reception, Unparallel knows how to read the room, interact with your guests, build energy throughout the night, and create the perfect soundtrack for every chapter of your wedding.
Serving couples throughout the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Rochester, Ithaca, Binghamton, Syracuse and beyond, Unparallel is ready to make your wedding anything but ordinary.
Your wedding deserves a band that doesn’t just play songs — it creates moments.
UNPARALLEL — Say less
Native American-owned and Veteran-owned Business
3+ years in business
Speaks English
Details
Instruments
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard
Percussion
Saxophone
Vocals
Music Genres
Country
Dance
Folk
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
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- Steven Louis luppinoBand Leader, Acoustic Guitar, VocalsEvery great band has a story. Ours began with a dream. Steven Louis discovered his passion for music in Kerrville, Texas, where he spent years performing at open mics before joining the U.S. Army. He completed elite infantry and airborne training and served as a Forward Observer (13F) with the 82nd Airborne Division, 1-504 Parachute Infantry Regiment, and 1st Cavalry Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After returning home, Steven continued working while pursuing music whenever he could. In 2021, he met Justin Turner in Penn Yan, NY, and together they created Unparallel Duo. Within their first year, they surpassed 100 bookings and quickly became a familiar name throughout the region. In early 2023, Massachusetts native and veteran drummer Jason Wamboldt joined, forming Unparallel Trio. In April 2024, Nashville recording artist Rocky Burning came aboard as co-frontman and lead guitarist, officially creating Unparallel Band. In 2025, keyboardist Kevin Tapper joined, completing the current five-piece lineup. But the name Unparallel goes back even further. Steven first imagined it in high school, dreaming of building a regional band that could make music a career. Today, that dream is real. Unparallel brings far more than music to a wedding. We create an experience — from deeply emotional moments and unforgettable first dances to mind-bending instrumentals, powerful vocals, and an all-out dance-floor celebration. We read the room, adapt to the crowd, and know when a moment calls for emotion and when it's time to turn the party all the way up. Your wedding only happens once. Our goal is to make the soundtrack impossible to forget. This is Unparallel.
- Jason WamboldtDrummer and VocalistJason Wamboldt is a Massachusetts native who moved to New York in 2022, bringing with him years of experience as both a drummer and guitarist. He started playing at just 10 years old, and that early start shows — Jason is an exceptionally versatile musician with a natural ability to adapt his style to whatever the song calls for. With extensive touring experience under his belt, Jason brings a unique perspective to Unparallel. His playing is constantly evolving from song to song, allowing him to move effortlessly between powerful grooves, subtle musical moments, and completely unexpected turns that keep the show fresh. His ideas and musical input have helped shape Unparallel's sound and live performance at a frankly alarming pace. Offstage, Jason is one of the funniest guys in the band — although some of the things he has suggested we put in this bio are probably best left between the band and our group chat. 😅 His musicianship, experience, personality, and willingness to push the band creatively have made him a huge part of what Unparallel has become.
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HOLD ON TO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THIS BAND!!!!!! The UnParallel Band will have every guest up out of their seats and dancing the night away!!! We hired them for our July 4th weddin...
g of 2026 and could not be happier with the range of songs, lively energy, and passion put into the performance!! This band came looking professional and ready to rock out!!! I had the pleasure of talking with Steven about what kind of vision we had for our reception including the first dance song, any additional announcements that needed to be made, and I could trust his instinct on what songs were playing next. We have gotten so many people asking us “who was your band? They were AMAZING” I loved that compliment about my wedding! I didn’t have to worry at all about them setting up or breaking down, they took the lead and made the process very seamless. If I could do it all again.. I would be 100% hiring The UnParallel Band. If you want a wedding reception to be filled with songs for all ages, no rush feeling evening, undoubtedly the best guitar solo you’ll ever see in your life. Trust me, THIS is the best decision you’ll make. Pinky swear it!!!
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Steven Louis luppino
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Band Leader, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
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