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East Coast Music & Entertainment is an accomplished wedding band based out of Garden City, New York. Performing at special events all over the Tri-State area, this ensemble has been delighting wedding-goers for decades. You and your loved ones are bound to be impressed by their eclectic repertoire, distinctive sound, and energetic performative style. Whatever your musical tastes, this group has the skill to enhance your big day with a memorable musical experience.

Experience

Established in the 1970s, East Coast Music & Entertainment aimed to bring something fresh and exciting to Long Island’s music scene. Throughout the following years, the band worked diligently to garner and maintain their superlative reputation. They have played alongside a number of renowned performers, including Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, and LL Cool J. Now a sought-after band with a passion for weddings, this long-established outfit is keen to maintain their success.

Services Offered

With a core group of eight musicians, East Coast Music & Entertainment can adapt their formation to suit your preferences. They are happy to accompany every part of your celebration, from your rehearsal dinner to your reception. Classic rock, Caribbean, funk, folk, jazz, and pop are just a few of the genres that are featured in their rich and varied setlist. In addition, they can provide a range of event items, such as a state-of-the-art sound system, microphones, a projector, and a gobo projector.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$9,000 - $12,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$5,000 - $8,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$8,915

Which of the following are included in the package?

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews of East Coast Music & Entertainment

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East Coast Band receives glowing reviews across the board for their exceptional performance at weddings. From personalized playlists to energetic dance floors, the band delivers an unforgettable experience. Reviewers highlight the professionalism, talent, and dedication of the band members, with special mention of Paul, CC, and Big Mike for their outstanding contributions to making each wedding a memorable and fun event. Guests rave about the band's ability to read the crowd, keep the energy high, and provide seamless entertainment throughout the night, culminating in an epic celebration for the newlyweds and their loved ones.

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East Coast Band receives glowing reviews across the board for their exceptional performance at weddings. From personalized playlists to energetic dance floors, the band delivers an unforgettable experience. Reviewers highlight the professionalism, talent, and dedication of the band members, with special mention of Paul, CC, and Big Mike for their outstanding contributions to making each wedding a memorable and fun event. Guests rave about the band's ability to read the crowd, keep the energy high, and provide seamless entertainment throughout the night, culminating in an epic celebration for the newlyweds and their loved ones.

Sara
Sara R. Sent on 09/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!

East Coast Band was not only amazing on the day of, but incredible to work with leading up to our wedding. Our main point of contact was Paul who is awesome! They were the first vendor that we booked for our original date--booked back in December of 2018 after hearing rave reviews from a family friend and then going to see them ourselves, we didn't even look or go to hear any other bands play.

Our very large wedding was originally scheduled for May of 2020, but due to COVID-19 our plans had to change. When we reached out to East Coast about our new plans they were incredibly accommodating and worked with us on the date options we had with our venue to figure out which date would work best to get the same configuration we had originally settled on. After all of that replanning- we changed out plans AGAIN once we realized a 275 person wedding wasn't going to happen in November of 2020. So, with our third plan in place,- a much smaller, 45 person celebration- and with only 1 month notice we went back to Paul who was eager and excited to work with us on figuring out a new set up for the much smaller event.

Our crowd was particularly cautious given the pandemic, and our venue did not allow dancing- so we worked with Paul to figure out what would work for our long dinner party.

Fast forward to the day of the wedding and man did they deliver! Who knew a dinner party could be so much fun-- they absolutely NAILED our first dance song, took requests from the crowd and even let my husband's father play the guitar with them for a number of songs. They were great at keeping the crowd engaged, even at an unconventional wedding, and EVERYONE commented on how great they were. People were Impressed and had a great time, and we couldn't be more grateful and happy that we chose

East Coast Band to work with for our wedding. If you're looking for an awesome band who can adapt to any situation, are easy to work with, who very much LOVE what they do, are down to earth, and fun to be around--- seriously look no further
Laura
Laura C. Sent on 10/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Night to Remember!

We could gush on and on about East Coast Band (ECB)! Music and entertainment was one of our top priorities for our wedding, so we wanted to find the perfect match. ECB has a roster of incredibly talented musicians that really know how to work a crowd. This band is the real deal!

Working with Paul was a dream — he’s so personable, funny, and kind. It was clear from our first call with him that ECB was the right choice. Not only did we look forward to our calls with him, he was also very responsive and detail oriented throughout the planning process. We ended up engaging ECB for a 10-piece band, DJ, stage lighting, and photo booth.

In terms of process, we had an initial call with Paul to discuss our vision and he provided various proposals and pricing options. As we closed in on the wedding, Paul sent several questionnaires to help tailor the sound/overall vibe to our order of events (e.g., band song list, details for the ceremony/cocktail hour/dinner/dance portions of the night, DJ song list, etc.) and coordinated setup specifications with the venue and our wedding planners. Paul and the ECB team accommodated so many of our specific requests (e.g., vocalist duet with a member of our wedding party). Our guests were floored when ECB brought on a vocalist that sang two Chinese love songs (in perfect Mandarin!), and the band even learned to play our last dance song so we closed out the night with bang. So many of our guests have remarked that ECB is the best band they’ve ever seen perform at a wedding. (Mission accomplished!)

ECB exceeded all our expectations in terms of professionalism, quality of service, and overall value. We would recommend ECB to others without hesitation, and certainly plan on catching their sets at the Red Lion in the future. Go with ECB if you want a night to remember!
M
Meredith Sent on 12/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best band

We had East Coast Music as our wedding band, and they truly made the night unforgettable! CC and Showtime, the lead singers, brought an amazing energy that kept our guests on the dance floor all night long. CC was also our main contact during planning, and she was fantastic—calm, approachable, and flexible with every request.

The music was beyond anything we could have hoped for. They had an incredible range of songs, from Bruce Springsteen to Beyoncé and The Beatles, and they knew exactly how to read the crowd. Every single guest was raving about them, both during the night and for weeks afterward. The band even accommodated a special request to let the bride’s brother sing a couple of songs, which was such a meaningful touch.

The dance floor was packed the entire evening, with guests of all ages dancing and singing along. East Coast Music was absolutely the highlight of our wedding, bringing an energy and joy that made the night feel electric. We can’t recommend them enough—if you’re looking for a band that will keep your party alive, this is it!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Team

Paul Schuermann
Paul Schuermann
President

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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We love working with East Coast! They're performing at our Spring Bridal Showcase on March 7, 2012 and are performing tonight in our bistro, Brasserie 214!

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