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Uptown Drive is the highest rated corporate event and wedding band in Texas! Our variety band can curate the perfect entertainment at every event to execute our client's vision from start to finish. Uptown Drive plays an eclectic range of music all while tailoring our sound to fit your tastes. You'll love our diverse song catalog which is well suited to serve as the soundtrack to your wedding reception or to be featured at your corporate event.

We love to highlight our musicianship while playing your dance favorites from the Motown / Soul eras all the way through the hits of the 80s, 90s, 2000s and today’s top 40. Without doubt you'll enjoy working with Uptown Drive's management team to cater the band's look, feel and song selection to your event. Our crew is happy to perform at ceremonies, cocktail hours and wedding receptions.

Services Offered

Before the day itself, the musicians of Uptown Drive will work closely with you to get to know your wedding vision. You'll be able to work through the day's timeline and MC's script to ensure it all flows smoothly. As part of their wedding package, the band can provide sound and lighting equipment, as well as lapel mics for the ceremony. You also have the choice of a DJ for your cocktail hour, rather than a live band. The band is happy to learn new songs, in case there's a certain song that holds a special place in your relationship.

• Highest Rated Texas Wedding Band

• Diverse Song List: Motown/Soul, 80's, 90's, 00's, Today's Top 40

• High-energy live band entertainment

• Ceremonies, Cocktail Hours, Reception

• Professional Sound Engineer + Lighting Rig

• Experienced Emcee

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

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

Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Uptown Drive

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Uptown Drive is highly recommended as a wedding band by multiple reviewers. They are described as responsive, kind, easy to work with, and fun. The band exceeded expectations, with their crowd-work, talent, and playlist keeping guests on the dance floor all night long. The band members are praised for their energy and ability to entertain everyone, and guests are still talking about how wonderful they were months after the wedding. Greg, the owner of Uptown Drive, is commended for being responsive, respectful, and a pleasure to work with throughout the booking process. Overall, Uptown Drive is highly recommended for a memorable wedding event.

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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.

Uptown Drive is highly recommended as a wedding band by multiple reviewers. They are described as responsive, kind, easy to work with, and fun. The band exceeded expectations, with their crowd-work, talent, and playlist keeping guests on the dance floor all night long. The band members are praised for their energy and ability to entertain everyone, and guests are still talking about how wonderful they were months after the wedding. Greg, the owner of Uptown Drive, is commended for being responsive, respectful, and a pleasure to work with throughout the booking process. Overall, Uptown Drive is highly recommended for a memorable wedding event.

Frank
Frank Sent on 04/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best party band I've ever seen

Just book Uptown Drive for your wedding or event - trust us! My spouse and I had incredibly high expectations for our wedding band and Uptown Drive not only met those expectations, but shattered them in every way possible. From the moment the band started playing, our guests were completely hooked and never left the dancefloor.

The band members are truly top-tier musicians and their talent was evident from the very first song. They played a fantastic mix of songs that had everyone up and dancing all night long. Even better, they were able to read the crowd and play the perfect songs to keep the energy going throughout the entire reception.

Working with Greg (their band leader) was awesome. He was incredibly professional and responsive, making the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. On the night of the wedding, the band was punctual, well-prepared, and truly went above and beyond to ensure that everything went smoothly.

All in all, Uptown Drive was an amazing investment and one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. It’s the best party band I’ve ever seen.
Charles
Charles W. Sent on 03/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

WOW, amazing band!

Uptown Drive was recommended by our event planners, and we were absolutely blown away by their performance! Our team did most of the interfacing with the band, but Greg was incredibly responsive on the few occasions we did reach out directly. Pretty much everyone who attended our party commented on the band being the best they've ever experienced. They selected great music based on our feedback, they deftly guided the flow throughout the night, and they kicked it up a notched and really got the party going after dinner. We planned to lean on a live band to be our primary entertainment, and they exceeded our expectations! We will be forever grateful to Uptown Drive for being a big part of what made our party so memorable for us and our guests.
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Kelley L. Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING!!! Best in the business!

I got married 11.11.23 and my sister got married 07.08.23 both of us using Uptown Drive as our wedding band!! They are responsive, kind, easy to work with, and FUN!
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Team

Greg Williams
Greg Williams
Owner

Greg Williams attended Indiana University's prestigious Jacobs School of Music before heading to Orlando, Florida to cut his teeth on some of the biggest stages at both Disney and Universal Studios. 2013 was a breakout year when he was asked onto an international tour with pop star Jason Mraz, playing a handful of saxophones (and flute) with the Grooveline Horns. He's taken his experience on some of these amazing stages to develop a dance / variety band show catered to weddings and corporate events for your enjoyment!

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Thirty Day Dash Thirty Day Dash Wedding Planners

Uptown Drive is AMAZING! They have a great mix of music, a very talented group and are extremely entertaining. They even included a performance to a Michael Jackson song with wardrobe change. They were also professional, on time and easy to communicate with.

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