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DWP Live Factory

DWP Live Factory

New York, NY
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    Liz M. Sent on 06/05/2024
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    The First Call We Made When We Got Engaged

    Dannis and DWP Live Factory are the (un)Official Wedding Band of our friend group. After seeing them play first at a friends wedding in 2017, we've seen them at no fewer than FIVE other friends weddings since then. When we got married, it was a no brainer - before we even set the date or chose the venue, we reached out to Dannis. And, completely unsurprisingly, they brought the house down. They are the best.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 02/10/2023
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    Amazing band!

    Look no further!!! Every single guest was on the dancefloor - dancing with the singers, scream-singing to the BEST hits, wow’d by the modt insane saxophone player EVER, and telling us for over a year just how amazing our dancefloor was!!!

    Dannis and his team were incredible from the start. We discussed our wants, dreams and ideas on music selection, dancefloor vibe, timeline, etc. with Dannis. Not only did he dream with us, but he worked with us so intentionally to make our vision come to life that we were blown away. We knew we had to book DWP! The band coordinated with our venue, and everything was seamless. Dannis even went as far as to put together an ensemble that we had seen at another wedding (that was special), cordially discussed pricing, and helped us have the absolute best day EVER. The band went as far as to ask what vibe for dress! How fun to have them rocking out in black tie with us! I will never forget the best night ever, and the seamless experience with DWP as a vendor. 10 stars!!!!
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    Natalie B. Sent on 05/31/2022
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    Better Than We Could Have Imagined

    Dannis & DWP Live Factor were amazing to work with. Dannis was extremely professional and wanted to help make our wedding feel as unique and personal as possible from the musical perspective. The band was incredible, from the acoustic cocktail hour covers to the mashed up custom songs they performed for us during our reception. I can't recommend them enough. A true concert feeling with a very custom experience. Thanks, Dannis!!
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    Anthonette S. Sent on 02/17/2023
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    Amazing experience!!

    I've LOVED this band for many years since seeing them perform at an NYC bar. It was a dream come true to have them play at my wedding. Everyone at the wedding loved them and didn't expect such amazing entertainment. The talent is beyond belief and Frontman/CEO Dannis Winston is the nicest guy you'll ever meet. Much love to DWP live factory 🤎🤎
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    Kara L. Sent on 02/02/2023
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    Booking DWP LiveFactory is a no-brainer! They are the best.

    Dannis and the DWP team are incredible, and we couldn’t recommend them enough. He took the time to meet with us ahead of our wedding, listen intently, and helped to consult/advise us on our ceremony music selections. Guests still comment on our ceremony, and we know the DWP music set the most incredible tone/vibe for our day. We wanted a few “mash ups” of songs in our ceremony, and Dannis was all over it and made it better than we could expect. We really admire the talent of their team of artists, and recommend to anyone considering using!
    Post wedding, Dannis and team have continued to be great friends; we have sent multiple friends to them who also have had an incredible experience. They are creative, have so many talented musicians and truly are the best to work with!! Guests will adore their sounds!
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    Sadiqa G. Sent on 01/28/2022
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    The Best Wedding Band

    We got married at the Park Chateau October 20, 2021. We really wanted a band for our wedding and our wedding planner recommended DWP Live Factory. After reviewing their portfolio of events and consulting with the band leader, Dannis Winston, we decided to book them for our special day. Dannis was easy to work with and really helped us curate a musical selection for the day based on our interest. He was also very patient and understanding since our wedding had been postponed twice due to COVID. We hired the full 9 piece band and it was the best decision. We had the saxophonist lead guests into the chapel pre-ceremony, which set the tone for what was to come on this beautiful day. Dannis has an incredible voice, he sang “This Is Why I Love You” by Major during the ceremony as I walked down the aisle. He also sang during the reception and literally stole the show. The band played a great selection of music for all of our guests to enjoy and then we had the DJ take over the towards the end of the night. Our guest really enjoyed the ambiance and everyone asked about the band and spoke so much positive praise. I can’t wait to relive these moments again when we receive our wedding video. I would highly recommend their services.
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    Marisa P. Sent on 11/20/2021
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    Best Wedding Band!

    We first saw DWP Live Factory at a friend's wedding, and my husband (boyfriend at the time) looked at me and said "When we get married, we NEED to have this band." A year later we were planning our own wedding and we got Dannis' contact information and reached out in hopes they'd be available! To say that they made the wedding amazing would be an understatement. Everything from the ceremony string trio, to the cocktail hour band, to the reception band was incredible. The guests haven't stopped commenting on how amazing the music was, and they really set the right tone for every part of the day! Dannis spent time with my husband and I going over all our must-haves and favorite tunes leading up to the wedding, and he really understood the vibe we were going for. We were so happy to have live music at our wedding, and the ambiance, vocals, and instruments were perfect. They are a FANTASTIC wedding band and we're so thankful for them they made our day so special!
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    Tamara S. Sent on 08/10/2021
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    Outstanding

    Dannis and the DWP Live Factory were beyond amazing. I missed dessert because I couldn’t get off the dance floor. The entire night my guests came up to me raving about the band.

    Beyond the amazing music, Dannis brought to life my vision of blending Jamaican and Jewish cultures. His music ranged enough to get everyone on the dance floor. he did a killer Horah, performed reggae music and even incorporated in carnival dancers. I can’t believe how well executed it was.

    I can’t rave more about him. He’s wonderful and his band was amazing.

    If you are considering a band lock him in, you won’t regret it !
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    Erica S. Sent on 02/17/2023
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    Best Part of Wedding

    We loved DWP! Having a live band was important to us and dang did they deliver! We had multiple compliments from our guests about them too. They did amazing covers and the switch to a DJ for later was a solid choice too. Highly recommend! They are talented and passionate!
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    Carey Sent on 12/18/2019
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    Excellent!

    DWP Live Factory was amazing at our wedding! They flew 9 of their members to Riviera Maya for us and it was the best decision we made for our wedding! Dannis Winston, the band leader, and the rest of the band were awesome and all of our guests were raving about the band and the music. It really made the wedding!
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    Alexander Sent on 03/31/2020
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    Winston and the Untouchables & DWP Live Factory

    Thanks to DWP Live Factory's owner and bandleader Dannis and his band Winston and the Untouchables, I was able to be a rock star for a night at my own wedding! I had envisioned performing a couple songs during the reception with a band, and Dannis met with me on day one to make that vision a dream come true. I'm not a regularly performing musician, but Dannis put me at ease and assured me that the band would back me up on my song. I was also able to use the band's keyboard for a solo song. We squeezed in a rehearsal during the cocktail hour and the actual performance was an unforgettable blast.

    Dannis worked with me closely to establish the vibe and style of songs for the band to play during the reception. He also handled the string quartet music and the officiant microphone during the ceremony. During the cocktail hour, his band provided music to set a great atmosphere. Dannis also included the third party photobooth as part of the package, which I found to be a great value. I found his price to be very competitive compared to other bands I spoke with. After the wedding, my wife and I got so many compliments about the music and the band, and I really felt like every penny was worth it for the quality and professionalism that they brought to our night!
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    Rui M. Sent on 11/21/2019
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    Wedding in NY

    The band was incredible. From day one Dannis gave us all the support and found the perfect band for our day. The guests loved the performance and they kept us dancing all night.
    Very professional service but also very dedicated and friendly. We could not have made a better choice. Simply amazing!
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    Rachel Sent on 05/14/2023
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    Spectacular!

    First of all, I'm not an easy person to impress but I will have to say DWP Live Factory was INCREDIBLE!!! We had DWP performed at our wedding in 2019 and it was the BEST decision we made. So many guests asked for their information after the wedding and many of them said that it was the best band they had ever seen. My husband and I will definitely hire them again for future events. You won't be disappointed!!!
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    Nichole Sent on 07/07/2019
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    Evolution Band = Homerun decision

    We hired The Evolution Band to play at our June wedding in Connecticut after hearing them at a NYRR event in Central Park. The band brought a lot of energy to our wedding, keeping the dance floor full. A number of guests commented that they forgot it was band, not a DJ because the music was that good.

    Additionally, the band provided the sound for our outdoor ceremony and it was excellent. Our teenage nephew played his viola during the ceremony and the band helped to make sure the sound was in order before the ceremony.

    Working with Dannis before the event was easy.
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    Alexa Sent on 06/28/2019
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    So so amazing!

    We saw DWP Live Factory perform at our friends wedding and thought they were the most incredible band we had ever seen, and we've been to a lot of weddings. Needless to say, we hired them for our wedding and they totally killed it! We got a bunch of people telling us it was the best band. My husband and I did a room reveal before all of our guests saw the reception and as soon as we walked in, we heard DWP playing one of our favorite songs which sounded so incredible. We both had huge smiles on our faces for the rest of the night. Dannis was such a cool guy, really easy to work with and flexible. I would totally recommend them for your wedding band, it's worth the investment. Thanks for being part of one of our favorite nights ever!
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    Daniel S. Sent on 10/19/2018
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    DWP did a fantastic job!

    We were beyond happy with the live music provided by Dannis Winston and the DWP Jazz Trio. We hired the band to play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Bridge 26, in Dumbo Brooklyn 10/8/18. The musicians were excellent and very professional. Their repertoire is very impressive. I asked Dannis if they could play songs ranging from standards like Sinatra, to reggae classics from Bob Marley. And they nailed it. Guests of all ages enjoyed it. Music is a very important part of any event, and they handled it beautifully. I highly recommend them!
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    Edward R. Sent on 10/16/2018
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    Really the best!

    DWP Live Factory is the way to go for your wedding! Me and my partner had a small intimate wedding at our home in NJ and hired Bon Bon Vie. We didn't want an over the top gay wedding, but something fun but small. Dannis gave us exactly what we asked for and more! The lead singers Lanette and Lex sang beautiful classic duets and then kept us dancing all night. Attention to detail and all of our song requests was the most impressive part! Thank you Dannis for everything you did to make our night magical.
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    Megan Sent on 09/10/2018
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    Cannot say enough good things about working with Dannis Winston and Evolution Band by DWP Live Factory. Evolution is not just a wedding band, but a group of uniquely talented artists. Dannis and band leader LaNette Searcy crafted an energizing evening that ended with an encore of Drunk In Love since they knew Beyonce was my favorite artist. I can't stop watching the videos and seeing alll of our guests having an amazing time. We are still receiving compliments. We'd highly recommend booking Evolution!!
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    Nicol Sent on 07/18/2018
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    Dannis is truly a magical musician and singer and I cannot say enough about him! He exceeded my expectations by far!! Dannis is extremely versatile with music genres and not only performs better than the originals you may choose but adds originality and spice that no doubt will please every single one of your guests! You cannot possibly ask for a better musician for your event!
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    Stefan Sent on 02/06/2018
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    Stop searching! There is nothing better than DWP! Dannis is an incredible entertainer and my family and our guests were delighted and thrilled to have him and his band at our party! It was the a night to remember!
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    Micah J. Sent on 02/06/2018
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    I cannot say enough GREAT things about working with DWP Live Factory, especially bandleader Dannis Winston, who helped produce our Atlanta wedding ceremony with a Custom Choir. The four-piece choir sang "All My Life," "Always Be My Baby," "I Want To Hold Your Hand," and, finally, "Joyful, Joyful." I highly recommend DWP Live Factory to any couples or event producers looking to make their event sincerely unique, emotional, and special.
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    "I haven't seen him dance in 20 years!"
    "Hands down, the best wedding band I have seen!"
    "I am going to hire Evolution for my wedding...whenever I get engaged..."

    These were just a few of our guests' comments in regards to our wedding band, Evolution. What an incredible night of music. Kim and Dannis were wonderful to work with throughout the entire process.
    Music during our ceremony beautiful and our cocktail hour music was perfectly joyful and festive.
    The band truly made it "our night" during the reception - from our first dance to the 'Drunk in Love' encore. The band's energy was kinetic, and our guests could feel it and did not stop dancing all night! It's telling that it has been months since our wedding, and our friends and family continue to tell us how great our wedding band was when they see us.

    We highly recommend Evolution for any couple that wants their wedding guests to get on their feet and dance the night away.
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    Zaina Sent on 02/23/2018
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    It's hard to put into words the energy, quality, and talent that Dannis and the crew possess! While searching for the perfect band for my wedding, I wanted something elegant and SPECTACULAR, and Dannis in no way disappoints! Each band member is top notch , producing not only a sound but a feeling that is sure the be a crowd pleaser. In the past 2 years we had over 8 weddings in our family, all trying to "out do" he rest, and until this day, HANDS DOWN, I still get compliments on our band and how it was the best band they ever heard. We loved it so much , that we most recently had them preform at our son's baptism reception. Even on a smaller scale, they were energetic, fun and amazing! I cannot foresee any future celebration in our family without DWP! Thank you Dannis from the bottom of our hearts. Much love and gratitude - Zaina, Joseph & Henry
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    Sarah Sent on 10/09/2018
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    Winston Orchestra was an absolute dream to work with! We had many wedding guests come up to us and tell us we had the best wedding band they had ever seen. We got married at a private estate in Atlanta, GA, and to have Dannis, the band leader, work with us collaboratively to create a playlist, mood, and vibe for the entire wedding--from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to the dance party reception-- my our day even more special. We love him--he's uber talented, so professional, smart, kind, and funny. Highlights include a Prince medley with an amazing Purple Rain rendition, and a killer version of our first dance song, Just in Time by Nina Simone. Hire Dannis--you won't regret it!!!!
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    Amazing Wedding Band!

    After we saw Dannis at a friend's wedding in Atlanta, we knew we had to have him for our wedding at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Tarrytown, NY! DWP Live Factory provided an amazing musical experience for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The band was super engaging, got everyone up dancing, and made sure everyone had a great time! Really made our wedding perfect - would definitely recommend these guys!