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Amazing band

Doug and his band were everything we wanted and more at our wedding! He really went out of the way to make sure everything was special for us. Leading up to the wedding, Doug was professional, and easy to communicate with (even letting us add terms to the contract without any issue and answering all our follow-up questions) and stayed in regular contact about the itinerary. On the wedding day, Doug arrived early and the ceremony music and officiant sounded clear. During the cocktail hour and reception, he made sure everything moved seamlessly, keeping things moving along seamlessly. Doug, Shaliek and the rest of the group brought THE PARTY and kept everyone on their feet from start to finish....

Doug and his band were everything we wanted and more at our wedding! He really went out of the way to make sure everything was special for us. Leading up to the wedding, Doug was professional, and easy to communicate with (even letting us add terms to the contract without any issue and answering all our follow-up questions) and stayed in regular contact about the itinerary. On the wedding day, Doug arrived early and the ceremony music and officiant sounded clear. During the cocktail hour and reception, he made sure everything moved seamlessly, keeping things moving along seamlessly. Doug, Shaliek and the rest of the group brought THE PARTY and kept everyone on their feet from start to finish. The sound and vocals were excellent and their song selection was perfect -- a mix of classic wedding songs, pop songs and new hits. They played music continuously (no breaks with recorded music), which was important to us, and during dinner service the tremendous trumpet player (Jim Hynes) did some solo pieces. He and the band enthusiastically went along with the sister of the bride to sing a song, learning it ahead of the wedding. After the reception, a bunch of guests were asking Doug for his business card. The only downside was our venue required them to stop playing at 11! We would recommend Doug and Best Kept Secret to anyone!

Jenny Sent on 07/19/2023

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Simply The Best!

If you want to dance all night and have guests rave about your band, hire Doug Winters Music!

We had the best time working with Doug in preparation for our June 2023 wedding. Doug was always available to answer questions, brainstorm, and listen to our special requests. Our biggest goal for the wedding reception was for everyone to HAVE FUN, and the band 1,000% delivered.

Not only are Doug and his musicians incredibly talented, but their infectious energy spread like wildfire among guests.

Our three lead singers captivated our guests with their vocals, stage presence, and crowd work! The singers were out on the dance floor with our guests throughout the night, which...

If you want to dance all night and have guests rave about your band, hire Doug Winters Music!

We had the best time working with Doug in preparation for our June 2023 wedding. Doug was always available to answer questions, brainstorm, and listen to our special requests. Our biggest goal for the wedding reception was for everyone to HAVE FUN, and the band 1,000% delivered.

Not only are Doug and his musicians incredibly talented, but their infectious energy spread like wildfire among guests.

Our three lead singers captivated our guests with their vocals, stage presence, and crowd work! The singers were out on the dance floor with our guests throughout the night, which brought the party to the next level - their crowd work is unmatched!

My only complaint is that we can't turn back time and re-live the night! We had the best time at our wedding and have Doug Winters Music to thank!

So, if you're looking for a band to keep your guests entertained, look no further. Doug Winters Music will create an atmosphere you and your guests will cherish forever. We're beyond grateful for the joy they brought to our big day!

THANK YOU, DOUG!!

Hallie Sent on 07/07/2019

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Best band EVER!!!

Where do I begin?? Doug became what felt like a member of my family before I ever met him and his band. My husband and I had hired Doug and the band without ever hearing them play live- and it was best decision we ever made. From the first conversation with Doug he made me feel at ease, answering any questions I had whether it was about the music or any other part of the wedding. He was available whenever I needed him, late night texts or weekend phone calls- it was always welcomed. Doug ended up feeling more like my event planner in the end and had great advice for us on how to best to set up...

Where do I begin?? Doug became what felt like a member of my family before I ever met him and his band. My husband and I had hired Doug and the band without ever hearing them play live- and it was best decision we ever made. From the first conversation with Doug he made me feel at ease, answering any questions I had whether it was about the music or any other part of the wedding. He was available whenever I needed him, late night texts or weekend phone calls- it was always welcomed. Doug ended up feeling more like my event planner in the end and had great advice for us on how to best to set up the day.

When our wedding day finally came, his band exceeded even my highest expectations. They were fabulous and the party started from the very first song and went all night. Our guests didn’t sit down all night! The amount of energy and talent these guys have is unlike any wedding band I have ever heard.

As if my husband and I weren’t impressed enough, our wedding guests are still calling to tell us how incredible they were and how it was such an amazing party thanks to the band. Doug and the band- you made the wedding of our dreams come true, and we wish we could relive it all over again! If you are looking for a party that you and your guests will never forget, don’t hesitate in hiring Doug and this band.

We got lucky enough to have an unbelievable band for our wedding and make a lifelong friend!

Jackie Sent on 07/02/2019

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Best band EVER!

The Doug Winters Band is truly amazing--working with Doug was an incredible experience and we felt so taken care of and understood. He was a great listener and he went above and beyond to make our vision come true! He and his band were an integral part of making our wedding day such a memorable, magical, incredible experience. Everyone couldn’t stop talking about how great they were and still talk about it to this day!! They kept people on the dance floor all night long and were interactive with the crowd which we loved. The band even had learned a few songs just for us :) It was truly a pleasure to work with them and I couldn't recommend the Doug Winters Band more!!

Eileen Sent on 06/25/2019

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Fantastic Crowd Dancing Band

I got the pleasure of working with Doug and his band this past weekend. Guest were pulling me aside and telling me how great they were. They never skipped a beat and so flexible to work with. One of the singers got on the dance floor and started singing and dancing with one of the guest. One of the best bands in the area! Loved It!!

Beth Sent on 11/14/2018

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Kept Us Dancing All Night!

It was like love at first call and I’m not talking about the person I married. Doug was so personable and easy to work with and we hit it off the first time we spoke. After hearing their music on YouTube and having great recommendations I knew he was the band to go with. We stayed in constant contact through out the whole planning process and he even learned a whole bunch of songs we wanted because he wants to make your day extremely personal and special. The day of was no different and he and the band killed it! We had people coming up to us if they weren’t on the dance floor asking where we found him and how great the music was. Go with Doug Winters if you want the best party ever!

Denina Sent on 03/22/2018

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Doug and his team were a God send. I planned a 120 person wedding in 2 months, and the least of my worries was the band! Doug worked with me on budget, the evening's itinerary, including details of ceremony music, special requests, all the way to the end with an after party! Now that is just the planning. The band executed with professionalism and literally had people asking me who they were and where I found them -- all night! So I had to explain that they were God sent. I cannot recommend Doug & the Best Kept Secret in any higher terms. YOU WANT THEM. TRUST ME. They will make your night! I'm still in the after glow of the glory! THANK YOU!!!

Debra Sent on 10/12/2021

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The very best band ever. Loved them.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Doug Winters and the Best Kept Secret. Doug is the easiest person to talk with and he is a true professional who knows the business as well as how to make you feel special for whatever affair you are planning. This is the second time we have hired him and his band. When we attended our cousin’s daughter’s wedding many years ago we said, “Wow. This band is the best we have ever heard. They got the crowd dancing all night and the voices and instruments were amazing.” In fact we were so impressed that we hired Doug and his band the following week to play a B’nai Mitzvah for our twins....

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Doug Winters and the Best Kept Secret. Doug is the easiest person to talk with and he is a true professional who knows the business as well as how to make you feel special for whatever affair you are planning. This is the second time we have hired him and his band. When we attended our cousin’s daughter’s wedding many years ago we said, “Wow. This band is the best we have ever heard. They got the crowd dancing all night and the voices and instruments were amazing.” In fact we were so impressed that we hired Doug and his band the following week to play a B’nai Mitzvah for our twins. Ten years went by and our daughter got engaged. We then immediately called Doug and hired him for her wedding. This past weekend we had the wedding and we could not have been more pleased. This band is awesome and your friends and family will be raving about them for years to come. We had a ten piece band with a trumpet and a sax. Amazing. I can’t say enough about this exceptional band. Except don’t wait. Call them today so you can get a contract and secure your date. Doug is the absolute best. And his band is bar none.

Madeleine Sent on 03/13/2020

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Doug Winters Music... Beyond our wildest dreams!

Last Monday night, after four or five days of cancelling our big(ger) June wedding at a NYC hotel, we decided (because of a happy accident arriving next October) to hold a big reception following our private ceremony at my parents' home on the Upper West Side. Yes, it was smaller and sooner than we expected and yes, it was the greatest night of our lives. And most of that was due to Doug Winters and his band, Best Kept Secret...who turned up in great spirits and played and sang their hearts out with great celebration for us on March 9, 2020! They brought the "elegant funk" they use to describe themselves online -- AND SO MUCH MORE! We had...

Last Monday night, after four or five days of cancelling our big(ger) June wedding at a NYC hotel, we decided (because of a happy accident arriving next October) to hold a big reception following our private ceremony at my parents' home on the Upper West Side. Yes, it was smaller and sooner than we expected and yes, it was the greatest night of our lives. And most of that was due to Doug Winters and his band, Best Kept Secret...who turned up in great spirits and played and sang their hearts out with great celebration for us on March 9, 2020! They brought the "elegant funk" they use to describe themselves online -- AND SO MUCH MORE! We had thousands of dollars worth of takeout food, flowers from florists all over the city ( and a dozen bunches bought at West side corner delis) and nothing was as we planned. Except for the utterly fantastic music Doug and his group brought. Doug, we'll never be able to thank you enough! Your flexibility and total client approach (and Sari's) was refreshing from the first time we exchanged emails. I first heard you a bunch of years ago at my cousin's wedding at the Central Park Boathouse. This past Monday, at the apartment I grew up in on the UWS, you were better than ever! You kept the volume under control and still rocked our party and played everything we asked you for...last Friday! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Will Sent on 03/10/2020

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I would recommend Doug Winters Music to everyone I know!

No idea how to express how awesome Doug and his band were at my wedding just this past Saturday night. In the midst of health concerns, the ONLY thing we knew would we didn't have to worry about for our long-in-the-works wedding on March 7, 2020 was Doug and his band, Best Kept Secret. They played every single song we requested during the reception and they . The ceremony was enhanced by their guitar and Doug's beautiful performance and the jazz trio Doug put together was smooth and the perfect appetizer for the evening. Once the night started, Doug read the crowd with the PERFECT mix of contemporary and some throwback tunes -- they learned many obscure alternative songs...

No idea how to express how awesome Doug and his band were at my wedding just this past Saturday night. In the midst of health concerns, the ONLY thing we knew would we didn't have to worry about for our long-in-the-works wedding on March 7, 2020 was Doug and his band, Best Kept Secret. They played every single song we requested during the reception and they . The ceremony was enhanced by their guitar and Doug's beautiful performance and the jazz trio Doug put together was smooth and the perfect appetizer for the evening. Once the night started, Doug read the crowd with the PERFECT mix of contemporary and some throwback tunes -- they learned many obscure alternative songs for us for during dinner and most of all, kept everyone -- including our parents up and dancing for four hours straight. No one wanted the night to end and kept chanting: "one more song." They obliged and they performed with so much passion and enthusiasm -- with all four singers out (we had an extra vocalist) out on the dancefloor ALL NIGHT LONG. Every genre of music was represented and they were flawless. One of my wife's bridesmaids said they were "delicious." I just want to say they exceeded our wildest expectations. I would not only recommend them to everyone I know -- I'd recommend Doug to every bride and groom out on Wedding Wire...they were truly beyond incredible! We love you Doug! ANd a special shout out to his wife and partner, Sari -- you were awesome -- you calmed my bride's nerves so often during this process and really helped with so many emotional decisions! What a phenomenal pleasure to deal with such a remarkable company! Hire them today!

Ava G. Sent on 01/29/2020

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Thank you, doug winters!

We just got married last weekend and are about to leave for our honeymoon but we had to thank Doug Winters Music before taking off. You were the best vendor of everyone we hired! The venue and the food were outstanding, but Doug Winters Music was flawless. Thank you for all the time you spent helping us plan our wedding and for totally "bringing it" on the night of... you totally MADE THE WEDDING the crazy success it was! Your energy and that of the band's was so infectious, everyone keeps saying the "room was filled with love!" My new husband and I didn't hop from table to table, we found everyone on the dance floor and danced and...

We just got married last weekend and are about to leave for our honeymoon but we had to thank Doug Winters Music before taking off. You were the best vendor of everyone we hired! The venue and the food were outstanding, but Doug Winters Music was flawless. Thank you for all the time you spent helping us plan our wedding and for totally "bringing it" on the night of... you totally MADE THE WEDDING the crazy success it was! Your energy and that of the band's was so infectious, everyone keeps saying the "room was filled with love!" My new husband and I didn't hop from table to table, we found everyone on the dance floor and danced and celebrated with them. It was so perfect, Doug read the room perfectly and you knocked it out of the park. Thank you for everything! Your phone must be ringing off the hook -- everyone keeps asking us, where did you find these guys? You delivered everything you promised -- and SO MUCH MORE! We can never thank you enough!

Sophia Sent on 12/21/2019

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Our wedding was spectacular and Doug is the reason why!

Last Friday August 2, I married the love of my life and for me that was enough. I found Jules and he was -- and is -- all I ever needed to be happy. It was all I thought I'd need for my version of a fairy-tale wedding. We had thought, early on, that we'd have a city hall kind of low-key ceremony with a dinner after but my parents really wanted to celebrate because I was the last (and oldest) daughter getting married in our family. So I went on auto-pilot and let my mom and the planner do whatever they wanted and that turned out to be the "big wedding thing" -- the big dress, the beautiful...

Last Friday August 2, I married the love of my life and for me that was enough. I found Jules and he was -- and is -- all I ever needed to be happy. It was all I thought I'd need for my version of a fairy-tale wedding. We had thought, early on, that we'd have a city hall kind of low-key ceremony with a dinner after but my parents really wanted to celebrate because I was the last (and oldest) daughter getting married in our family. So I went on auto-pilot and let my mom and the planner do whatever they wanted and that turned out to be the "big wedding thing" -- the big dress, the beautiful venue, and they pulled out all the stops and to our complete surprise, it was amazing. And when we look back on it, most of all, what made it all so perfect was our band. And especially, our bandleader, Doug Winters.
What is so fantastic about Doug is how far out of his way he will go to make you feel cared about, important, comfortable, completely informed with all of our needs totally taken care of. That was for the months leading up to our wedding. During the night of, the band was absolutely electric and magical. They turned up the energy way past "High" and they sang and played their hearts out. Doug remembered every toast, every introduction and every single song we wanted him to play. When people talk about my wedding at a farm upstate, they don't talk about the beautiful mountain views and the rustic chic. They rave about the music. When we booked Doug less than six months before the wedding, we knew we could trust him. it felt like an instant lovefest from the beginning. But still, we could never have expected what he and the band brought that night. The planner had this idea to have socks in a basket for the girls to dance in and since everyone danced their feet off all night, it turned out we really needed them. All we remember is that Jules and I NEVER left the dance floor. That's where we hugged our friends and families and laughed and partied -- the dance floor WAS the party. THANK YOU DOUG WINTERS MUSIC for making our wedding the best night of our lives!

Charlotte Sent on 12/11/2019

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A super high-energy, exciting band that will keep you dancing all night long!

My husband and I happen to come from families who love celebrating and especially, love to dance. We needed a band that would understand and deliver. And Doug Winters and his band, way more than delivered. Although Doug and his partner and wife, Sari, constantly begged us for song choices, we left everything up to him. I have a very demanding sales job and my husband is working on his dissertation, so we were really thrilled to have someone as expert and talented as Doug completely "take over." I know this is quite unusual! But we knew we could trust Doug -- he has such spectacular word-of-mouth awareness, we basically gave him suggestions and trusted him and he was...

My husband and I happen to come from families who love celebrating and especially, love to dance. We needed a band that would understand and deliver. And Doug Winters and his band, way more than delivered. Although Doug and his partner and wife, Sari, constantly begged us for song choices, we left everything up to him. I have a very demanding sales job and my husband is working on his dissertation, so we were really thrilled to have someone as expert and talented as Doug completely "take over." I know this is quite unusual! But we knew we could trust Doug -- he has such spectacular word-of-mouth awareness, we basically gave him suggestions and trusted him and he was brilliant. Having said that, we did speak and text each other extensively during the months before the wedding about the kinds of music my husband and I both loved and Doug made it happen! His singers are versatile and warm, and constantly engaging with the crowd. Doug is the ultimate emcee, he has a beautiful voice and he handles every announcement flawlessly. Most of all, they were the best band we've ever heard at a wedding -- and we've been to more than a dozen in the past few years. More than that he's just a great, funny, understanding, and person who is so easy to work with; he and his wife both felt like trusted members of the family by the time we met him on our wedding day. Don't hesitate; book him today! You'll love them as much as we did!

Julian Sent on 12/11/2019

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Doug Winters Music was our best vendor choice at our Thansgiving Eve wedding.

My wife and I just got married on November 27th and are heading off for our honeymoon but we had to write about how unbelievable Doug and his band were. Doug gave us non-stop dancing all night, the best song selection and all the hand-holding my then-fiancee need. Doug is so experienced and knowledgeable about weddings, he was not only a hugely talented bandleader and keyboard player but he also became the wedding planner we didn't hire! That, in itself speaks volumes about Doug's wide-ranging expertise; it was no surprise he also does a podcast about weddings. We're just so grateful for his commitment to us throughout the process and his and the band's performance at our wedding. Out...

My wife and I just got married on November 27th and are heading off for our honeymoon but we had to write about how unbelievable Doug and his band were. Doug gave us non-stop dancing all night, the best song selection and all the hand-holding my then-fiancee need. Doug is so experienced and knowledgeable about weddings, he was not only a hugely talented bandleader and keyboard player but he also became the wedding planner we didn't hire! That, in itself speaks volumes about Doug's wide-ranging expertise; it was no surprise he also does a podcast about weddings. We're just so grateful for his commitment to us throughout the process and his and the band's performance at our wedding. Out of all the people we contracted for our wedding at my grandparents' beautiful home, Doug delivered the most, truly going way above and beyond anything we could have ever hoped. People danced all night, thanks to Doug's keen ability to read the crowd. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Doug Winters!

Antonia Sent on 12/10/2019

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Everything we wanted and more.

Doug and his band learned so much special music for my wedding. He and his band were unforgettable. They played at a friend's wedding that I was a bridesmaid in in 2016. Doug went above and beyond to make our wedding a real party. He gave us a celebration that was really exactly what we wanted...he really listened to everything we wanted, including the songs we specifically did not want to hear, which was a surprisingly long list! But they were totally fabulous and it was all thanks to Doug. We apologize that we are so late in responding. We were married last January! But we just got a holiday card from him!

Sasha Sent on 12/10/2019

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Doug Winters Music has done four weddings in my family!

Over the past ten years, my family has used this phenomenal band for my wedding (just this past October), my brother's, and two of my cousins. Doug is like a treasured family friend. My cousin used him first ten years ago and they were absolutely incredible. I held onto his business card for almost a decade. At every wedding he has proven himself to be the "real deal" and so has his incredible band, Best Kept Secret. His amazing vocalists go out of their way to interact with guests and they sing their hearts out. And the singers were all the same as they were almost ten years ago. If it's possible, they were better at every wedding and...

Over the past ten years, my family has used this phenomenal band for my wedding (just this past October), my brother's, and two of my cousins. Doug is like a treasured family friend. My cousin used him first ten years ago and they were absolutely incredible. I held onto his business card for almost a decade. At every wedding he has proven himself to be the "real deal" and so has his incredible band, Best Kept Secret. His amazing vocalists go out of their way to interact with guests and they sing their hearts out. And the singers were all the same as they were almost ten years ago. If it's possible, they were better at every wedding and my husband and I couldn't have asked for anything more. Doug promised me he'd keep the dance floor packed because that was what was most important to us and he did! He really knows how to read the crowd and he and his wife and partner, Sari, worked closely with us on song selection from the very first day --until the wedding -- and they exemplify the meaning of exceptional personal service. I've never a heard a band that comes close. They were the best part of our wedding --- besides getting married of course!

Nick Sent on 10/28/2019

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Doug Winters Music went above and beyond our wildest expectations.

Doug and his band played at our wedding in September and they killed it. From my first encounter with Doug, we were bowled over with his honesty and expansive knowledge of weddings, planning and of course, music. He's a phenomenal keyboard player but perhaps his greatest talent is his ability to "read the room" and just KNOW what will work. He made our wedding the greatest party we could have ever dreamed of. If you want to dance all night, THIS is the band for you. We cannot recommend him more highly. His wife, who was our initial contact, is terrific, as well. She helped us negotiate a great fee, But in retrospect, Doug and Best Kept Secret are...

Doug and his band played at our wedding in September and they killed it. From my first encounter with Doug, we were bowled over with his honesty and expansive knowledge of weddings, planning and of course, music. He's a phenomenal keyboard player but perhaps his greatest talent is his ability to "read the room" and just KNOW what will work. He made our wedding the greatest party we could have ever dreamed of. If you want to dance all night, THIS is the band for you. We cannot recommend him more highly. His wife, who was our initial contact, is terrific, as well. She helped us negotiate a great fee, But in retrospect, Doug and Best Kept Secret are worth way beyond what we paid. We'll never be able to thank them enough! P.S. we also went for the string quartet we wanted for the ceremony and they were awesome.

Kerry Sent on 10/24/2019

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We can not recommend this band highly enough. The absolute best choice we made among vendors!

We looked at way too many bands when we first got engaged. But the moment we heard Doug Winters Music, he and his band stood out from the very packed crowd of pretty good available bands in our area. Doug is so much more than that. He's a gifted musician and the band dazzles with the singers and players' incredible music. Doug is really unusually helpful, understanding and always accessible, so my wife and I never worried about anything having to do with music from the moment we signed the contract. GREAT price (he worked with us to make it affordable); UNBELIEVABLE music that keeps the party exciting all night; and OUTSTANDING customer service and attention to detail. The...

We looked at way too many bands when we first got engaged. But the moment we heard Doug Winters Music, he and his band stood out from the very packed crowd of pretty good available bands in our area. Doug is so much more than that. He's a gifted musician and the band dazzles with the singers and players' incredible music. Doug is really unusually helpful, understanding and always accessible, so my wife and I never worried about anything having to do with music from the moment we signed the contract. GREAT price (he worked with us to make it affordable); UNBELIEVABLE music that keeps the party exciting all night; and OUTSTANDING customer service and attention to detail. The best band we've ever heard and the best guy to work with --he's not like a "regular" vendor -- don't hesitate one second to book them. You will love them!

Phoebe Sent on 10/14/2019

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We had the greatest time at our own wedding!

What's so special about Doug Winters Music? He is a phenomenal musician and one of the loveliest humans I've ever gotten to know. And his band is so highly spirited and full of talent, they set the mood for four hours of unforgettable celebration. Before the wedding, he was always available to talk (sometimes for 90 minutes!) as he steered us in the right direction about music. And while everything at the wedding wasn't totally perfect, it doesn't matter. We will always look back at this night with tremendous affection for Doug and his band, who more than made up for it. My brother just got engaged and they already booked him...for 2021!

Juliette Sent on 10/12/2019

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The best band you'll find anywhere!

Doug Winters and his band are so amazing, I wish I could give them a ten star review. From the very beginning, Doug was warm, kind and endlessly accommodating. We had a very eclectic playlist and Doug and the band flawlessly learned everything we wanted. And when it came to the wedding, they outdid themselves. They put out incredible passion and energy and Doug and the musicians and singers over-the-top outdid themselves. The music was flawlessly perfect and Doug, as he promised, kept the dance floor packed all night long. If you want excellence beyond anything you can imagine and soulful, hot can't-sit-down music all night, choose the band that will have everyone saying, "the band was the best...

Doug Winters and his band are so amazing, I wish I could give them a ten star review. From the very beginning, Doug was warm, kind and endlessly accommodating. We had a very eclectic playlist and Doug and the band flawlessly learned everything we wanted. And when it came to the wedding, they outdid themselves. They put out incredible passion and energy and Doug and the musicians and singers over-the-top outdid themselves. The music was flawlessly perfect and Doug, as he promised, kept the dance floor packed all night long. If you want excellence beyond anything you can imagine and soulful, hot can't-sit-down music all night, choose the band that will have everyone saying, "the band was the best band we've ever heard." Most of all, YOU will get everything you have dreamt the music at your wedding could be. Doug Winters Music is extraordinary -- and like he did with us, he will become your favorite vendor. He became more like family to us; he and his band are "simply the best."

Marshall Sent on 09/09/2019

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Surprise BDay Party

I can’t say enough positive things about Doug and his band. Doug was accessible and accommodating throughout leading up to the event. They had our guests up and dancing throughout the evening and were an absolute highlight. Doug also helped me with a lot of the planning around the party in areas outside of the music. He has a ton of experience and is happy to share with amateurs (like me). Doug is a great guy and a terrific musician. Would use him again no questions asked!

Jill Sent on 05/18/2019

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My 60 th Birthday Bash- Best music ever !!!

Doug Winters Music played at my 60th Birthday Bash- Music was outstanding, my guests danced the night away. Couldn't have asked for a better night ..Doug was super easy to communicate with and he did not leave a stone unturned.. He was always available and answered all my questions quickly...His band made the night sooooo much fun!!!!!!!!! It will be a night I will always remember and to date the BEST night of my life!!!!

Christina Sent on 05/02/2019

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Made the wedding night unforgettable

The Doug Winters band is beyond amazing! I highly recommend! Everyone kept asking about the band and saying they’re the best band they’ve heard- I agree completely. We had everyone on the dance floor. Made us feel special on our big day!

Richard Sent on 10/30/2018

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Benefactor

Doug Winter and his group were excellent. They played the music we requested without our having to specify individual songs. They captured the mood of the environment. The volume was perfect. I would hire them again.

Trisha Sent on 07/23/2018

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The Doug Winters band was the best decision I made for my wedding! They are SO much fun and sound absolutely amazing. All of us had to keep reminding ourselves that it was live music because the singers sounded so much like the original artists. At several points, the singers came out into the crowd and sang surrounded by the crowd - it was exhilarating and a blast. Don't hesitate - book this band today.

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