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    Jane H. Sent on 07/08/2024
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    Great wedding band!

    We can not say enough great things about our entire experience with The Uptown Band! The music can make or break a wedding reception and they knocked it out of the park! So talented, so much fun and so easy to work with! Erich is an incredible talent and a great emcee! Recommend HIGHLY!
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    Erica S. Sent on 10/04/2023
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    Go Book The Uptown Band Now!

    Erich Cawalla and The Uptown Band were absolutely incredible - booking them for our 9/3/23 wedding was one of the best decisions we made! Erich was amazing, fun, and so easy to work with from beginning to end. The evening was super exciting and high-energy – we had a busy dance floor the whole night, and we got tons of comments from our friends and family about how the band made the wedding! They engaged the crowd in exactly the right way and were all such versatile and talented musicians! We chose a pretty eclectic setlist, and The Uptown Band totally delivered. They even made sure to include the Hora for us and learned a few special songs that we requested. From 80s to ska to show tunes… there’s nothing these guys can’t do. Thank you thank you!

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    awwwwwww THANK YOU for such a WONDERFUL review!!!! We enjoyed performing for you very much!!!

    Erich
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    Colleen A. Sent on 11/17/2022
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    Best wedding band ever

    The Uptown Band was amazing to work with from beginning to end. Erich was extremely responsive to any questions and very thorough in preparing for our wedding. The whole band put on an absolutely INCREDIBLE show for our wedding guests. We had a full dance floor for the entire night and so many of our guests came up to us later to tell us how much fun they had. I might be biased, but The Uptown Band was definitely the best band I have ever seen perform at a wedding. They were interactive, high energy, and truly helped us create a night we will never forget!
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    Kate S. Sent on 07/07/2022
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    Must book!

    AMAZING!!!! My husband and I were on the fence about dj vs band but could not be more thrilled with our decision. Uptown Band was the best! Our wedding was 3 weeks ago and we are still receiving texts on how much fun we had. We had multiple phone calls/emails leading up to the wedding, Erich listened to all of our requests/concerns/etc and followed through. Do not hesitate with booking them :)
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    Danika N. Sent on 06/02/2022
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    Amazing wedding band that appeals to all ages!

    Erich and crew are the ultimate wedding band for your special day! Not only is this group hella talented, they bring the FUN! If you're looking for a high energy, reliable, and talented band for your special day, The Uptown Band delivers on it all. Their set list appeals to all ages as well. 10/10 experience with The Uptown Band!
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    Hadley B. Sent on 05/29/2022
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    Father of the bride

    Total win! Erich kept everyone engaged and on the dance floor all night, allowed us two special performances, and was extremely flexible. Band is first-rate, without question. Wouldn't have wanted anyone else.
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    Vincent T. Sent on 08/24/2020
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    The Uptown Band absolutely rocked our day!

    My wife and I cannot say enough good things about Erich Cawalla and the rest of the Uptown Band. As we continued to try and schedule and reschedule our wedding during this pandemic, Erich was there every step of the way with us. We spent hours on the phone talking out different scenarios and situations to where we could make our BIG day happen, and he would time after time explain, "Vince, I'll play anytime, anywhere. We're going to make this happen!". This is a true testament to the type of people Erich and the rest of the Uptown Band are.

    Aside from being incredible to work with, their body of work speaks for itself!!! Erich is an incredible performer and musician, and the rest of the band is just as talented. They don't only just play great music, but they all know how to perform. Their ability to get a party started, keep it going, and leave the entire crowd wanting more is exactly what we wanted for our wedding. We could not have chosen a better group to help us celebrate than Erich Cawalla and the rest of the Uptown Band.
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    Brittni S. Sent on 12/27/2021
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    AMAZING BAND!! You won't regret hiring them!!

    We were searching for a band for our wedding to fit with our Christmas Speak Easy theme. I looked at many, but none really felt "right." Then I remembered seeing the Uptown Band at Nissley at their last summer concert of 2021. I looked at their website and instantly knew they would likely be the best fit. I spoke with Erich, and everything fell into place so perfectly. I loved all the horns, all the energy, everything! Their stage presence is like no other, and kept everyone engaged and on the dance floor. Literally everyone at our wedding said it was the best wedding band they had ever seen, as well as the most beautiful, magical wedding they had ever attended. They truly set the vibe I was going for with a 20's/30's Christmas Speak Easy wedding. THANK YOU SO MUCH for making our wedding as special as it was! I can't wait to see them at other performances through the year!
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    Joseph P. Sent on 07/10/2021
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    Best Band in the Land!

    Best Band in the Land. The Uptown Band made our wedding memorable. Great arrangements and professionally delivered. Erich is a true artist. We would highly recommend the Uptown Band for any special occasion Erich and the Uptown Band will enhance the event immensely. The Peluso Family

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    THANK YOU AGAIN Joe for bringing us to Greensburg Country Club!!! WHAT A GREAT NIGHT! See you hopefully sometime soon!!!
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    Nicole L. Sent on 08/02/2021
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    Beyond amazing!

    The Uptown Band played at our wedding reception and we could not have been happier! Each member was so professional and talented, and made the evening so much fun. Erich was reliable, flexible, and responsive, which eased the stress of wedding planning! It was the perfect amount of ‘crowd involvement’, too—guests had so much fun and were so engaged! Hiring The Uptown Band was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding day! They will not disappoint! THANK YOU, Uptown Band for a beautiful and memorable evening!!
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    Jenn T. Sent on 05/29/2019
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    Amazing band and service

    Erich and Uptown Band are amazing. We saw them several times and decided to book them for our wedding, and they did not disappoint!
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    Elizabeth K. Sent on 08/11/2020
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    Wedding Band

    The Uptown Band was amazing!! They sounded great and were so fun! Everyone danced the entire time!

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    THANK YOU ELIZABETH!!! Your wedding had the most impressive tent we have EVER SEEN!!! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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    Dana Sent on 11/20/2019
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    Best decision we made!

    My guests could not stop talking about how fabulous the band was! Erich was great to work with and so accommodating! They kept the party going and sounded amazing!
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    A Fisher Sent on 06/19/2019
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    What’s that sound?! It’s Uptown Band!

    Wow! What can we say that has not already been said?! Uptown Band MADE our reception a hit! The musicians and vocalists are fantastic, fun, upbeat, and professional. We hired the Uptown Band to perform at our wedding reception at Brick Gables in May 2019. From the first email to Erich Cawalla, the band’s lead male vocalist and coordinator, we knew that it would be smooth sailing from there. He responded quickly and each request and detail was followed to a tee. Erich listened to our ideas and offered advice when we needed it! He even went as far as “re-doing” our vows for us in front of family and friends since we had a destination wedding the month before. First time for everything, right Erich!?
    The day of-Uptown Band arrived promptly, organized, and most importantly genuinely EXCITED to be there and perform for our special party! It was everything we could have wished for. We are still getting compliments from friends and family. Uptown Band is worth every penny! Many thanks to Uptown Band, the talent of each member are unsurpassed and are celebrated by the Fisher and Bortner family and friends!
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    Shane R. Sent on 02/27/2019
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    Amazing performance and kept the dancefloor HOT!

    Erich and his team had an engaging performance. No one wanted to leave the dancefloor in fear of missing out. They performed hit after hit. The whole party was singing and dancing along.

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    Shane and Lauren!!!!! You are the best. WHAT A WEDDING!!!!!! Thank you for allowing us to entertain on your special day!
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    Best band ever

    The UpTown Band is the perfect band for any event. They did an absolutely wonderful job, they kept everyone dancing the ENTIRE time and even got our guests involved. I would recommend them for every event.

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    JULIE!!! THANK YOU! Love your family!!! Your family is so great to the band ALWAYS! We look forward to performing for your Xmas party again this year!!!
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    Mark K. Sent on 01/02/2019
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    Perfect 10

    amazing band great variety of music
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    Melissa M. Sent on 11/17/2018
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    Ultimate wedding band!

    Uptown Band straight up ROCKED our wedding. We told them we wanted a party atmosphere and they more than delivered. When we went back and looked at our pictures, there were less than 10 people not on the dance floor; we had 150 people at our wedding. If you want an outstanding, professional, fun, friendly, wedding band, book Uptown Band. They are way under priced for the amount of entertainment they deliver.
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    Laurie Sent on 06/11/2018
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    We had been to events where the Uptown Band played prior to booking them for our wedding. They were great to work with and played all the songs we requested. They did a fabulous job with our song and we couldn't be more pleased with them. Everyone loved them and even though we didn't have a huge wedding in terms of number of guests everyone had a great time. So thankful we booked them!!

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    THANK YOU SO MUCH LAURIE! It was a great pleasure performing for both of you!!!
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    Kaelea Sent on 06/10/2018
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    Where do I begin?! We had seen Uptown perform before and were amazed by their ability to engage everyone in the crowd no matter what age and instantly knew we wanted them at our wedding. Erich and the band were incredibly kind, easy to work with and accommodating to our requests, including my request to sing to my husband. We lost all power during the last 30 minutes of our reception but the band didn't skip a beat! They kept the party going by dancing, playing saxophone, drums and anything else that didn't require an electrical hookup. Because of the band's willingness to keep going and positivity, the crowd kept going too! We danced and sang the night away! Thank you Uptown!! We seriously can't thank you enough for making our wedding dreams come true. It was a night we and our family and friends, will remember forever! Now, time to look for an excuse to book you guys again! ;)

    Kaelea and Chris 5.26.18

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    THANK YOU! What a great and unique wedding when the power went out!!! The show must go on!!! ha :) See you again soon and thank you for a GREAT day!
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    Mark Sent on 03/05/2018
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    Words cannot describe the phenomenal entertainment that was provided by Erich Cawalla and his Uptown Band for our family and friends. We wanted this to be a special occasion and Erich helped us surpass our dreams. We received countless compliments in our choice of band.

    We were very touched with the way that Erich and other members of the band interacted with everyone on the dance floor, especially with Donna's nephew Ben who has Down Syndrome. You gave him an experience to remember for the rest of his life.

    We are grateful for the outstanding show that Erich and his Uptown Band provided to help us celebrate our wedding day.

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    Thank you mark!
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    Angela Sent on 01/20/2018
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    I cannot say enough great things about The Uptown Band! They played at our reception in November 2017, and they were AWESOME! VERY talented musicians and vocalists who kept the party moving the entire reception! We received so many compliments from our guests, and even had a few guests who have gone to other performances by the band since our wedding! Erich, the band leader, was also an EXCELLENT emcee and kept the flow of the reception moving smoothly. In addition, my husband and I had total flexibility in the set list, picking from The Uptown Band's extensive repertoire. We also used a sub-set of The Uptown Band musicians to provide music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Absolutely beautiful!
    All in all, I would highly recommend The Uptown Band! The talent of these musicians in Central PA is unmatched....and they were GREAT to work with!

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    Thanks angie! Love your family! :)
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    Kelli Sent on 10/31/2017
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    The Uptown Band is absolutely amazing!! My husband and I had The Uptown Band play at our wedding in August and had a duo for our cocktail hour. Erich is incredibly easy to work with, accommodating, and professional. Our biggest challenge was trying to narrow down their incredible playlist (so many great choices)! They are able to perform a variety of songs which allowed all of our guests to enjoy the band. They even performed all of the songs for our special dances. Everyone was on the dance floor having a great time at our wedding. Everybody at the wedding had amazing things to say about The Uptown Band and could not get over how great they were. The Uptown Band made our wedding such an enjoyable and memorable experience! We highly recommend The Uptown Band!!
    Thank you for helping to make our wedding incredible. Keith ("White Shoes") & Kelli 8.12.17

    The Uptown Band's reply:

    Thank you again for both sites! Very kind of you kelli!
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    Lane Sent on 06/28/2016
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    Fantastic band for our wedding reception! We had been familiar with the band from some of their other non-wedding performances, and it was no-brainer to book them for our wedding. We knew we wanted a band from the beginning, and we were totally pleased with the Uptown Band's performance, as were our guests! They are popular and book months in advance, so be prepared if you are checking them out. We booked in Feb 2015 for a wedding June 2016. Fabulous time! Hire them!
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    Uptown Band was the perfect fit for our wedding. The band got everyone up and dancing early and kept the dance floor filled throughout the night. The band leader Erich was quick to respond to all of my emails throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding they delivered a high energy and professional performance. We asked them to learn a new song for the bride/groom first dance, and they sang it beautifully. I would highly recommend this band!
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