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High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Nola Dukes are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Michael Bublé, Sturgill Simpson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Temptations, and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.

Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!

We also offer Photo & Video services!

With Lightwave Event Artists, we provide Photography and Videography services that are fully customizable to your needs and style. We make it easy to capture your most precious moments by matching you with the perfect team based on your event, vision, and budget. Select your base package and choose Add-Ons from there to create a bespoke experience. Get in touch with us for a personal consultation! SPECIAL OFFER! Get 10% OFF on select Photo or Video options when you book with Nola Dukes Band & Lightwave Event Artists.

Event Lighting Services!

Elevate your event with our full range of customizable lighting options for every occasion. We offer room lighting to highlight your venue, cake lights, elegant uplighting, custom gobos with monograms, images, or designs, and stage and band lighting to keep your guests dancing all night long! Visit our website and make an inquiry to learn more. Plus! Get 10% Off your lighting package when you book multiple lighting services with the band. *T&C's Apply

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
International
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Nola Dukes Band

4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
86 Reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The NOLA Dukes Band is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other special events. The band is praised for their exceptional talent and professionalism. Guests were impressed with the wide range of music and the band's ability to keep the dance floor packed throughout the night. The band members are described as accommodating, easy to work with, and dedicated to creating a personalized experience for each couple. The NOLA D

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The NOLA Dukes Band is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other special events. The band is praised for their exceptional talent and professionalism. Guests were impressed with the wide range of music and the band's ability to keep the dance floor packed throughout the night. The band members are described as accommodating, easy to work with, and dedicated to creating a personalized experience for each couple. The NOLA D

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Savannah T. Sent on 12/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Start the party - hire Nola Dukes!!

The Nola Dukes were the very first vendor we booked for our wedding - if you're like us and know you want live music, look no further! Randi and team were an absolute joy to work without throughout the process. Her attention to detail, immense knowledge of the industry, and commitment to excellence shine through from day one. The band went ABOVE AND BEYOND our expectations and worked to ensure that all the pieces that made the day special and personal to us were included. Trust Randi to guide you through the process; the band creates so much of the guest experience at the wedding and she knows how to perfect the flow and vibe! Thank you, Randi and the Nola Dukes, for making our day so fun!
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Sara P. Sent on 01/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A great wedding band

The NOLA Dukes kept the party going for 4 hours! We received many compliments about how amazing the band was. Definitely recommend!!
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Francesca A. Sent on 12/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

NOLA Dukes Raised the Roof!

NOLA Dukes performed at our wedding on 12/2/23 at the New Orleans Museum of Art and exceeded our expectations at every moment. They coordinated the sound for our ceremony, coordinated a jazz trio to play cocktail hour and entertained our guests throughout the reception. From the first moment we met, Randi was so responsive, clear and asked lots of questions and was always willing to share her expertise. Finding a great band was a top priority for us and we greatly appreciated being able to see them perform live during one of their showcases in order to inform our decision. Their showcase validated everything we had heard about what incredible performers they are and the incredible range of music they can perform. The band learned an unknown song the week of the wedding to play for the mother-son dance which meant so much to my mother-in-law. In addition, Randi was meant to sing the hora- everyone was in awe and couldn't help but join in the dancing. Overall, I can't emphasize enough how much we would recommend NOLA Dukes to anyone looking to ensure your guests are raving about the band for days!
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