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Erin J. Sent on 02/20/2024AMAZING decision picking The Mockingbirds for our wedding!
Review written by my husband:
The Mockingbirds were easily one of the best parts of our wedding, which took place on 1/27/2024. We (bride and groom) were on the dance floor for almost the entire night with a large group of others, and we have received countless compliments from our guests on how much they loved the music/band.
As the groom, I admittedly did not have a heavy hand in most of the wedding planning. However, the one big thing that I was responsible for was the music. Given lack of other assignments, I was able to spend a good chunk of time researching different live music options for our wedding, which involved multiple phone calls and going to see various bands perform live. Here is why The Mockingbirds won our “Battle of the Bands,” in no particular order:
Set List Customization - Many bands we spoke to offered limited customization of their set lists. They had their repertoire of songs they played at most/all weddings, and would let you pick a few additional songs of your choosing. This was not the case with The Mockingbirds. They sent us a Spotify playlist of over 200 songs that they knew, and we customized almost the entire set list. The handful of songs that they played which we did not pick fit in perfectly with the vibe of the wedding and the other songs that we did pick. They even learned 2 or 3 new songs for us that we requested, which were not originally a part of their Spotify list.
Well Rounded – The Mockingbirds know songs across a wide variety of genres. For our wedding, we chose a set list that was mostly 90s/2000s pop punk (Sum 41, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, etc.) with some classic rock sprinkled in. This made our wedding reception feel almost like a rock show in many ways, which is exactly what we were looking for. All of the other bands I went to check out sounded very “wedding band-y” for lack of better term. I say this understanding that this is what some people want, and The Mockingbirds do know a bunch of those songs that you hear at most weddings, as well, if that’s what you are going for. All I am really trying to say here is that you shouldn’t feel “boxed in” at all with the Mockingbirds, no matter what genre(s) or vibe you are going for.
Pricing – The Mockingbirds were the most competitively priced of all the bands I spoke to. This made me slightly nervous at first, but after reading some reviews and seeing them live, I quickly realized this was nothing to be concerned about (and obviously a HUGE plus, with how expensive weddings are). They performed as a 3-piece at our wedding, which is their standard configuration, and it worked perfectly for our wedding of ~120 guests. Don’t listen to these other bands that try to tell you that you need a 6 or 7-piece band for your wedding. I also worked directly with Kyle, the guitarist, over the phone. I’m guessing this removes some “middle man” costs as some of these other bands have separate booking people and others they need to pay.
Accessibility/Live Shows – The Mockingbirds are regularly playing shows in Boston and elsewhere in New England which made it very easy to go and see them live beforehand. Some of these other bands we considered to play our wedding do limited “showcase” nights, and others didn’t even offer an option to see them live (I was surprised that some just told me to check out their YouTube videos).
In summary, the Mockingbirds were amazing! Do yourself a favor and book this band for your wedding. I did the research for you! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/07/2023The Mockingbirds Rocked Our Socks Off
The Mockingbirds performed at our wedding this fall and were the highlight of the night. The music was amazing as we had expected after seeing them a few times live beforehand, and they were incredible people to work with in the lead up. They were professional, communicative, flexible, and patient with us as we worked through major decisions. They even let my cousin come up to perform with them for a song - which was a total surprise. They have fans for life in us. Whether you’re looking for a wedding band or just some live music on a weekend night, we couldn’t recommend the Mockingbirds more. -
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Victoria A. Sent on 12/01/2023You won't regret booking The Mockingbirds for your BIG DAY!
The Mockingbirds were SUCH a great decision for our day. We had a DJ booked through our venue but we really wanted live music too. The Mockingbirds worked so seamlessly with our DJ so we could have a wide variety of music. They even learned some songs we requested and did an INCREDIBLE job. Let's Go Crazy by Prince was one of my favorite moments of the entire day.
Kyle was extremely communicative and quick to respond throughout the planning process and truly a pleasure to work with. As a stressed bride who feels the pressure to do everything herself, The Mockingbirds made me feel like the music was completely taken care of from the start. That piece of mind alone is worth booking them.
Plus, our guests LOVED them. Amazing song list, great energy, and excellent guitar skills. -
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Keith M. Sent on 07/25/2023Book this band now
The Mockingbirds were incredible. I can't imagine what a better wedding band would be like. We saw them play a gig at a bar in Boston. It was just the core 3 guys and they had everybody in the bar... People of all ages... up and dancing and having a great time. We knew they would be perfect for our wedding. We were right.
Kyle was very communicative with us in the weeks leading up to the wedding. He made sure he understood our musical preferences. The band learned a song for us even though they didn't need to learn one for our bride/groom dance. It was just a Foo Fighters song we like that was not on their repitoire. He communicated with the venue.
At the wedding they got there well in advance to set up. DJed some music for the cocktail and dinner hours and then most importantly, got everybody out on the dance floor for the entire 2 hours or so they played. And I mean everybody. They played a great mix of music for our multigenerational guests. They brought an additional singer to complement the main trio. Everyone commented to me how much they loved them and how much better they were than they band they had at their wedding or other wedding bands they had seen. These guys love what they do. That comes through loud and clear in their performance and the guests just ate it up. We were all so bummed out when it was time for it to end.
Book them. Book them now. You won't regret it. -
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Bianca Sent on 06/24/2023Outstanding Wedding Band
The Mockingbirds checked all our boxes as a wedding rock band! We were looking for a high-energy band who would appeal to our wedding guests, both young and old. The Mockingbirds offered a wide variety of music in their setlist, were open to learning new songs, and offered their services at a reasonable price.
Riley, our POC in the band, was always professional in his communication and quick to respond to us. He was also flexible when we needed to add on additional services (such as a solo instrumentalist for cocktail hour or MCing the reception).
On our big day, everyone was impressed by the talent in this band! Our guests were up and dancing the whole night (including toddlers), and the band only took one 15-minute break during the whole set.
Their performance and MC services were exactly what we wanted (and needed) for our wedding reception and we would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a rock band! These guys are awesome! -
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Beth G. Sent on 04/19/2023The Mockingbirds are AMAZING
The Mockingbirds were absolutely AMAZING at our wedding! They played all the songs we requested during the perfect moments, the kept the party going through the whole night, and they totally read the crowd to make sure everyone was on their feet and dancing. Working with Kyle and the Mockingbirds was so easy and stress free, they are very communicative and thought of everything that I overlooked. I can't recommend the enough. -
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Catherine C. Sent on 11/27/2022So much fun!
The Mockingbirds were absolutely fantastic for our wedding reception at a local brewery! Kyle was extremely responsive and communicative throughout the booking/planning process, and we were able to add several pieces to the band, including a female vocalist and a horn. The Mockingbirds had us covered for music from the start to finish of our event: Acoustic guitar during the cocktail hour, the whole band playing relaxed music during dinner, and then the perfect mix of pop covers during the later portion of the evening. The band kept everyone out on the dance floor with hit after hit, and many of our guests commented on how great they were! Even guests who weren't dancing were clearly enjoying the music, and the band brought amazing energy to our event--and they sounded fantastic! I would definitely recommend the Mockingbirds for a wedding, or any other party! -
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Jennifer K. Sent on 04/19/2023Great band, amazing energy, packed dance floor!
This band was absolutely AMAZING! I wish I could give more than 5 stars and I cannot recommend them enough! They brought so much fun and energy to our reception and we had such a good time dancing . The dance floor was PACKED the whole time. My friends kept pulling me over to tell me how great they thought the band was. Working with the Mockingbirds throughout the planning process was easy and Riley was very responsive over email so I never had to stress over communication. -
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