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    M Pelletier Sent on 11/28/2023
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    Our guests are still raving about Search Party

    Search Party was incredible!!! They had our guests up dancing and singing along the entire night! Almost a month later and our guests are still reaching out to say how much they loved our band!! Of all the positive feedback we received from our wedding, Search Party by far was the most raved about!!!
    They have a fantastic and diverse playlist to begin with but they even learned the song for our first dance a few months before the wedding, which is a moment we will never forget!
    Not only is the band extremely talented, but leading up to the wedding Charlie was in constant communication with us. He listened to what we wanted and had great suggestions for the floor plan, timeline and playlist to make sure we had a night we will never forget! Hiring Search Party was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!!
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    Sarah W. Sent on 11/05/2023
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    Unbelievable!!!

    Search Party blew us and our wedding guests away with their incredible vocalists, musicians, and energy. They had people dancing during dinner! From the get go, Charlie was great to communicate with. He was attentive, understanding, learned our first dance song, and overall the kindest person. Guests still cannot stop raving about this band!! Amazing
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    Brittany M. Sent on 06/15/2023
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    Best part of our wedding and great to work with

    Search Party Boston helped make our wedding the best day of our lives, from start to finish. Charlie worked closely with my now husband on musical collaboration, allowing the groom, groomsmen, and bridesmaids to be involved in various songs and elements through the ceremony and reception. The band brought incredible energy and excitement, getting my 91 year old grandfather up on the dance floor for much of the night (and nearly all of our guests dancing!) We looked at a lot of bands and were also really happy with Search Party's song list, as well as their ability to play special songs for us (our first dance song as well as father/daughter dance were somewhat obscure song choices). Cannot say enough great things about the band, you won't regret choosing them!
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    Maddie F. Sent on 10/17/2022
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    Unbelievable. HIRE THEM!

    Wow, it really worked: searching Google for the “best wedding band in Boston” brought us to Search Party. This band was PHENOMENAL. During the lead-up to the wedding, we loved how down-to-earth Charlie (the band leader) was. We told him we didn’t want any cheesy “How’s everybody doing tonight?! I CAN’T HEAR YOU” and he agreed with us completely. Charlie is the real deal: professional, communicative, and an amazing musician. Search Party did our ceremony sound, our cocktail hour trio (for which Charlie brought in an upright bass player who absolutely knocked it out of the park), and our reception music. I even coordinated with Charlie and the band *in secret*, to perform “Our Love Is Here To Stay” for my partner right after our first dance. Also, our swing dance teachers coordinated with the band regarding the tempo and logistics of our first dance. And I haven’t even gotten to mention THE BAND. Everyone was coming up to me during the wedding and asking how we found this band. There was even a rumor going around that they came in from NYC. This band is truly amazing; I highly recommend hiring them and letting them do their thing. We didn’t give them any “do not play” or “play” lists. Instead, they read the crowd and got everyone dancing the night away. Absolutely incredible. A professional, top-notch band. HIRE THEM.
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    Emily Sent on 01/20/2023
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    Get this band!

    Get this band for your wedding!!! I can't explain how many compliments we received for Search Party! We have already recommended them to others booking their wedding. One of our guests had them at BOTH his son's weddings! They are very professional and so easy to get in touch with. They knew what they were doing. Questions I thought would be difficult were so easy for them to help with. They KILLED My Heart Will Go On! We had them for our wedding, our reception, and cocktail hour. The acoustics were amazing. There was never a time of our wedding that the dance floor was not full. They brought the best energy and fun to our wedding. 10/10!! :)
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    Kelsey K. Sent on 01/21/2023
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    Awesome band!

    Search Party was incredible! Charlie was really helpful and extremely flexible throughout the whole process and made the entertainment part of the planning a breeze!! Everyone loved them!
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    Alexandra Sent on 12/28/2022
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    Amazing band

    Search party was one of the best decisions we made for the wedding! They were so flexible and so willing to work with any crazy request! We absolutely loved everything they played, they sounded amazing! Recent to watch them play a few times at Encore and I am so excited to see them again! We got so many compliments on the band, even to this day people can’t stop raving about them. One of our friend even asked to hire them for their wedding after hearing them! Highly highly recommend!
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    Zachary M. Sent on 12/29/2022
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    Amazing! Excellent!

    Absolutely amazing! From dinner to end of the night dancing they were excellent. People could barely stay seated while we were eating. Everyone just wanted to dance! The only thing you need to worry about is if they are available for your date! 10/10
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    Andrew O. Sent on 06/28/2023
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    Absolute Best!

    They played at my cousin's wedding (I couldn't attend) and all of my family raved about them. We were lucky that they were available for our wedding the following summer and they did not disappoint! Hands down one of the best parts of the reception! They have everything, energy, talent, professionalism, it was great!
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    Marissa M. Sent on 12/29/2022
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    Lights out amazing!!

    Your search for the perfect wedding band ends with Search Party! Charlie made planning our event a breeze. He was always available to answer a question, or have a quick check in. Everyone, including myself and my now husband, were SO IMPRESSED with the band’s talent and vocals. The dance floor was packed all night long! I would give them 14/10 stars!!
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    Shana S. Sent on 11/30/2021
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    The best wedding band!

    We hired Search Party for our wedding in August of 2021 and could not have been happier with them! They set the tone for the evening and all our guests had a wonderful time. Their energy, talent, and natural ability to read the room was impressive. Definitely recommend them!
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    Liana K. Sent on 12/29/2022
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    1000/10 Band!

    Search Party was amazing and I cannot recommend them enough as a wedding band. They are such amazing entertainers, so talented and they truly made our wedding unforgettable. They learned songs to play at our wedding, and kept all our guests dancing all night long. They were FUN. Charlie was so responsive and kind, and made me feel like a friend. I was just blown away by them. They were an incredible wedding band with so much energy and talent. I dream of seeing them perform again someday! They’re the best!!! I highly recommend- amazing people!!!
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    Ed Kenealy Sent on 11/30/2021
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    Excellent Band!

    Search Party was excellent from start to finish. The set selection was on point, and reflected some choices and preferences that I had shared with the band in advance of the event. The instruments and vocals were top notch, and we pretty much had to pry people off the dance floor at the end of the night. They entertained without making themselves the focus of the evening through excess chatter, etc. Not the least expensive band out there, but worth every penny. Our party would not have been half as memorable without them. [Note - this was not a wedding, but a birthday party.]
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    Breen B. Sent on 11/30/2021
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    Search Party Rocks!!

    I would recommend this band to anyone. They are very talented, versatile and accommodating. We hired them for our daughter’s wedding and they had people of all ages on the dance floor the entire evening. Outstanding!
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    Kathleen E. Sent on 11/02/2021
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    The Best Band according to all

    This band played at my daughter's wedding. Every song sounded exactly as the original, no matter the genre. Our guest, from young to older commented they were the best they had heard. No one sat out a dance. They are so good, we had them overtime. I'm still getting texts from guest what a great time was had.
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    Ashleigh M. Sent on 11/28/2021
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    We Danced the Night Away!

    We cannot recommend Search Party enough. We had so much uncertainty in our wedding planning process due to COVID-19, but Charlie reassured me on several occasions that they would take care of the entertainment and everyone would be up on their feet dancing all night long. That's exactly what happened! We utilized Search Party for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music and loved every minute of it. The music selection was excellent and the music talent matched it. Our friends have already booked them for their wedding in 2023.
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    Ali G. Sent on 12/30/2021
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    Best band in Boston!

    Search Party is an AMAZING band and we would recommend them to anyone! They were very easy to work with, an incredible value, and were extremely talented. You will not find a better value or better band than Search Party!

    One of our favorite memories from our wedding is that people were on the dance floor the entire night – Search Party is a huge reason why. People from multiple different generations loved the music that Search Party played – there was something for everyone! The band has extremely talented musicians who bring incredible energy to the party.

    Search Party was also extremely easy to work with. We requested that a family member act as MC for the night, which the band graciously accepted and helped facilitate throughout the night. The band learned a new song for our first dance and played a great rendition as well!

    Overall, we cannot say enough about how much we loved Search Party – if you are a lover of music, make sure you work with them!
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    Darcy B. Sent on 12/01/2021
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    The BEST band!

    Search Party was one of the first vendors we hired for our wedding and hands down one of the best! Coming out of a year of lockdown, we wanted to throw a fun and memorable party with opportunities to dance as much as possible. We also wanted real musicians and not your typical cheesy wedding band (more of a private party vibe). Charlie and team delivered on all fronts and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. Multiple guests have reached out to us since to get their name and our only regret is that the night went by too fast! Book them ASAP before someone else does.
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    Cogan R. Sent on 12/23/2019
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    Search Party is THE BEST!!

    I cannot rave enough about Charlie and the band! They are true professionals, extremely talented and know how to take any party up a notch! For my husband and I, the band was one of our number one decisions -- it was super important to us to have really great live music, and Search Party truly delivered. From the beginning, Charlie was so responsive throughout the entire process. We also had a few special request and he was more than willing to help out, sending us MP3s of our first song in the way his band would play it so we could practice and working with us to pull off a surprise, choreographed family dance to get the party started. From the moment they first started playing until the wedding ended (at 12 am!) the dance floor was PACKED. They also didn't take a full-band break at any point (except for dinner maybe? but even then I didn't notice...) so there was not a moment without music the entire night. It was seriously epic and we got sooo many compliments on the music after the wedding. We are SO grateful to Search Party for helping make it the best night ever!!!
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    Daisy L. Sent on 03/01/2021
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    fun and professional

    We had nothing but the best experience with Charlie and Search Party. We attended a live showcase prior to covid and had a blast. Unfortunately, we had to downsize our wedding significantly due to covid and won't have a band - we're super bummed to not get to see Search Party live in action.
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    Jonathan L. Sent on 12/23/2019
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    They couldn't have been any better

    My daughter's wedding was perfect in every respect; the Search Party played a big role in it. Nearly every guest danced all night - the selection of music and musicianship was complemented by their enthusiasm and personalities. A have another daughter getting married this summer who insists on having the Search Party at her wedding too.
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    Julia K. Sent on 12/23/2019
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    Wonderful experience!

    Search Party played at my wedding this past October and they were absolutely incredible! They were very responsive and flexible leading up to and throughout the day. Their song list covers everything you can dream of and their performance the entire night was amazing. They were even able to play our ceremony/cocktail hour at the last minute and were able to give my mom a few moments to speak when she randomly decided to. Very professional, talented, and lovely to work with. Made the day as great as we had hoped, and more!!!
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    Ashley P. Sent on 12/23/2019
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    Made the wedding

    I didn't want a band because of the price, but very glad I listened to my bride. So many of our guests told us it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to. Everyone was out on the dance floor the whole night. We listened to several other bands before we chose the final vendor, and Search Party was the best. Charlie is a good guy to work with and communicated with us on a timely basis and it was smooth sailing the whole way. Thanks for being an integral part of the best night of our lives!
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    Libby Sent on 10/12/2019
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    Search Party was Perfect!

    We first saw Search Party at my cousins wedding in 2015, and we fell in LOVE. Once we got engaged, we knew we wanted to have them at our wedding. Thankfully, Search Party was able to make the trip down to Southeast Connecticut and blew the roof off the place! Honestly, Charlie and the band were so easy to work with throughout the process. They were so accommodating for the first dance songs as well - learning ours and playing it beautifully, as well as learning a piece my Dad wrote for our Father/Daughter dance. And they listened to our request to play a lot of fun, dance filled oldies to encourage the whole party to get out of their seats and onto the dance floor...and that's exactly what happened! Every one danced the whole time and so many people said they were the best wedding band they had ever heard. I honestly can't say enough about how amazing they are, and how special they made our day. So talented and so much fun!
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    Lily C. Sent on 12/08/2021
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    Bride at Turner Hill

    Incredible band! So lively and did an amazing job learning/covering our first dance song. Everyone was dancing all night! I highly recommend them to everyone.
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