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Music to Inspire Dance. Nancy Paolino and The Black Tie Band is a first-called special event dance band in the Northeast. The BTB has been selected by The Knot and Modern Bride national publications as one of the best bands in the country and is also featured in Rhode Island Monthly as "Not Just Another Wedding Band." The Black Tie Band is well-known for creating an elegant environment filled with energy and fun that inspires even the "non-dancer" to jump onto the dance floor and move.

Nancy Paolino and the Black Tie Band has been receiving rave reviews since inception. Performing in a live format exclusively, the band features piano, bass, guitar, drums and Nancy as lead female vocalist. There is a total of five vocalists in the band altogether. Saxophone and trumpet may be added to the core group as an upgrade option.

From the Rhode Island Governor's Ball to the most elegant weddings on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, the Black Tie Band enjoys an extraordinary reputation. The BTB is a leader in the industry and maintains a strong and impressive performance history. With a repertoire that exceeds over 900 songs, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your carefully planned wedding knowing that whether the music was written yesterday or decades ago, the BTB is ready to perform for every audience it encounters.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Classic Rock
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Liability Insurance
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Marina Sent on 08/04/2022
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Such a Spectacular Band!

Nancy Paolino and the Black Tie Band was by far fantastic! They are beyond talented! They are so kind, accommodating, professional and classy! Our guests are still raving about how amazing they were!

Nancy made sure that she played all of the important songs for us. She understood the meaning behind our special song choices such as playing the tarantella that is part of our culture. They also learned new songs that held importance to my childhood such as playing Marina, Marina which my grandparents would sing to me all of the time. So, having her sing it made me feel like they were spiritually there dancing with me. Thank you so much for playing that song for me! Their violinist was also amazing during our cocktail hour.

Nancy and her band know how to make our guests have a good time! She even joined us for a dance! Thank you so much for making our celebration so much fun! You are all amazing!
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Lindsay Sent on 09/28/2017
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This band MADE our wedding! Guests were up and dancing literally before dinner was even served and didn't stop until our venue closed down at midnight. Nancy was wonderful to work with even though we were somewhat last minute turning in our song choices for the first dances. She communicated with my then-fiance throughout the planning process. I can't say enough good things.
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Emma Sent on 06/13/2016
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Nancy Paloino and The Black Tie Band are absolutely the best! I first contacted Nancy on a week night around 9:30 PM, not expecting to hear back until the day after. Nancy immediately responded via email and said she was available to chat that night. From day one, I was blown away. Nancy has the sweetest demeanor and is extremely professional. She’s so easy to get along with and worked with us so that we felt comfortable and happy throughout the entire process.
Nancy understood that we were 7 hours away and was flexible in the way she conducted arranging the contracts. We made a special trip to go and see the band in Warwick and were blown away. The band had EVERYONE up and dancing the entire night. The audience was definitely an older crowd and literally everyone was so pumped to hear them play and to party the whole night. We knew as soon as they started playing that they just HAD to be our band.
Nancy made a specific point to come up and say hi to us that night- proving that she always goes above and beyond. After we booked, we saw them play again at Easton’s beach one night and everyone who came with us agreed that they were phenomenal. Again, they had EVERYONE up and dancing. It was so fun!
Nancy chatted with us several times and helped make recommendations for songs. We walked down the aisle to acoustic guitar and vocals of The Beatles “I Will” and I still get chills thinking about it. It was absolutely perfect! Nancy also set up a microphone outside for us to use during the ceremony.
Nancy did a great job keeping things moving during the day and even took special requests from our guests. Absolutely everyone commented on how wonderful they sounded, how they kept the party going, and how nice and friendly the entire band was. From the time they played “Sweet Caroline” and had my 92 year-old Great Aunt up on the dance floor, to the last song “500 Miles” everyone was up and having an absolute blast!
I’m so grateful for Nancy and all members of TBTB!
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one of the best bands in RI...Nancy and the gang are a superb addition to any event!!

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