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    Alexandra F. Sent on 10/25/2023
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    East Coast Soul will be the best vendor decision you make!

    INCREDIBLE is an understatement! I lost count of the amount of guests who told us East Coast Soul was the best wedding band they've ever witnessed. Many said they weren't sure if they were at a wedding, concert or a show. The East Coast Soul Stax Ensemble is simply amazing! They put their heart and soul into every performance and made our wedding spectacular. We are beyond grateful!
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    Alexandra R. Sent on 01/01/2024
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    Simply the best

    Absolutely sensational! Our experience with ECS’s Atlantic Ensemble was nothing short of extraordinary. They were the heartbeat of our celebration, creating an electric atmosphere that had everyone on their feet and dancing the night away. Their talent and versatility were unmatched—they flawlessly performed arrange of songs that catered to all ages and tastes. The energy they brought to the room was infectious, making our wedding reception an absolute blast. From the classic jazz during dinner to the high-energy hits that got everyone grooving on the dance floor, they knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep the party alive. Their professionalism and seamless coordination made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. Working with them was a delight; they were accommodating, responsive, and committed to making our day unforgettable. If you want a wedding band that will elevate your celebration to an unforgettable level and keep the dance floor packed, this band is a true five-star choice. They are masters at creating an unforgettable musical experience!
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    Lindsey S. Sent on 12/06/2023
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    You won't want to leave the dance floor!

    We had the King Ensemble for our wedding and they were absolutely amazing!! Right from the beginning Sean and Art were great communicators and helped us create the vision for our music that felt right for us. During the day itself Marcus was an incredible band leader and helped guide us through the day while reading the energy of the room. Prior to our wedding the band coordinated with my sister (who had the band at her wedding two years prior) and my sister-in-law to surprise us with a song my sister-in-law sang for us at our wedding. It was one of the most meaningful moments of the evening!
    All of the band members were absolutely incredible and none of the guests wanted to get off of the dance floor (including us)! We are still getting feedback about how amazing they were and many of our friends and family want us to do a redo of the day just so they can hear the band again :)! If you are thinking of booking this band do not hesitate!!
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    A K Sent on 10/08/2023
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    SO MUCH FUN - a packed dance floor and incredible energy with Stax!

    We had East Coast Soul (the Stax Ensemble) at our cocktail hour and reception last Saturday, and they were hands down the BEST band I've ever seen (heard) play at a wedding.

    *Am I biased? Well yea, but our guests were raving about the music and captioning their photos from the night with "best band ever!" One woman went back to the inn next door to drag her husband out of bed (he's not a dancer and had turned in early) because "he's a musician and won't want to miss this"...sure enough, he stayed and listened from the balcony! Another not-yet-engaged couple was joking they would hire ECS for their own wedding.

    *Besides the impressive musicianship, the band brought it with incredible energy and showmanship. And they were simply a pleasure to work with. I feel like we hit it off with Sean (the drummer), from the moment my partner disclosed that he was sick of "Uptown Funk"...and it turns out that Sean and I are both reformed metalheads ;) Sorry if that's not appropriate for a wedding review, but I think it just speaks to the range and talent of these guys! As a type A planner, I also knew we were in good hands once I saw that lengthy questionnaire haha.

    *Stax did an incredible job of reading the room and mixing up well-known hits (and "must plays") with a few less familiar tunes...or at least, songs that aren't so painfully over-played at weddings.

    *They also humored us amateurs and welcomed me and my dad to join them for a couple songs! I can only imagine how stress-inducing that is for professional musicians to perform with a couple randos, given absolutely no chance to rehearse.

    *In summary, it was lit. At first I worried that a smaller crowd (we had ~80 guests by that point) would result in a sad, empty dance floor. But our guests were smiling and sweating, hooting and hollering for three hours straight, until we hit our curfew with the very last note. I can't wait to share pics from that part of the night.

    THANK YOU STAX!!!
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    Andrew P. Sent on 10/13/2023
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    10/5 - The real deal!

    Nothing short of amazing - and that’s not hyperbole! We booked Soulsville for our wedding on an island in Casco Bay, Maine, and could not be more thankful that they made the trip up North. Our only point of reference for ECS was from their video collection online and reviews here - which gave us confidence to know we had found something special for the many guests far and wide. From a logistics and planning perspective - Art & Sean walk you through every step and help you make decisions and craft a vision that you maybe dindn’t know you had! An island wedding posed challenges - and they sought solutions and closed gaps without us having to do the heavy lifting - Thank you! And from a guest perspective… Having Chris play the guitar during the ceremony and allow my brother & sister to play a memorial piece to our dad - Thank you! And I will forever remember how smiles and eyes were laser focused to the sweet sounds of the trio during our cocktail hour, or how everyone was dancing before dinner to the whole band because they were SO GOOD. Post dinner, all I kept hearing was “Where did you find this band?” “It’s like you’re at a concert!” “Where can I book them?” We’re already planning a 5-year anniversary… of the band! Soulsville crushed it - thank you for treating a group of Montanans and Mainers to an unforgettable night.
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    Brett M. Sent on 01/14/2024
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    Hire east coast soul!

    We hired the Stax ensemble based on a wedding that we attended a few years ago. NO ONE could get off the dance floor. East Coast Soul brought energy, expertise, and FUN to our event. I've had so many people tell me it was the best wedding band they ever saw. East Coast Soul puts on a show, rather than just plays music - they are entertaining to watch and also amazing to listen to. I had one friend tell me that they didn't like bands at weddings until they saw East Coast Soul. I highly recommend anyone to hire them for their event.
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    Maggie H. Sent on 11/18/2023
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    Compliments on compliments on compliments

    Working with ECS (and specifically Soulsville) was such a great experience. I'm definitely a Type A, organized kind of person and when we first reached out we received an email back with all of the information we could possible need. Talking with Sean and Arthur helped seal the deal. Everything was so methodically thought out that I had no concern that something would fall through the cracks. And that's just on the organizing side. The band itself is incredible! My dad is a drummer and has been for the majority of his life so when we asked if he could sit in for a song or two they were more than happy to accommodate. It was easily one of the best parts of my wedding. The singers were amazing and the band knew the exact vibe to keep the party and dance floor going. I cannot recommend this band enough!!
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    Rusty C. Sent on 09/17/2023
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    Exceptional!

    ECS Performed at my daughters and Fiances wedding on 9/9/23 and was simply exceptional in every way. Monica and the band were outstanding and Art (Business manager) could not of been easier to work with. I don't use the term exceptional often - But it is very well deserved here. Book them as fast as you can!
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    Jodi Sent on 09/03/2023
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    Book them!!

    The best band ever! From beginning to end they were a pleasure to work with! Communication was seamless, and their performance was insane. The dance floor was packed the entire night. Our guest said they felt like they were at a concert! The band was interactive, and truly perfection!
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    Emmett M. Sent on 08/30/2023
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    The Perfect Band

    We saw ECS at a friend's wedding and immediately booked them for ourselves. We were blown away at not only their performance but also the incredible service of the team in preparing us for our wedding. Their expertise in planning a wedding was so valuable, especially since we were planning a custom wedding in a field instead of at a traditional venue. They were amazing!! Book them NOW!
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    Jordan A. Sent on 07/16/2023
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    True Professionals, Tons of Energy,

    We booked ECS Stax ensemble for our wedding at June Farms in the hudson valley. They were incredible to work with from the start to the last song. They're true professionals, know exactly how to read the room, and made our day as special as we wanted it. Similar to other reviews, tons of guests the day after the wedding asked about the band, "best wedding band I've ever seen" was mentioned tons of times. We had a blast at our wedding, ECS was a huge reason why.
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    Jessica N. Sent on 08/13/2023
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    "best wedding band ever" -- our guests

    It's been two months since our wedding, and our guests are STILL raving about East Coast Soul's Atlantic Ensemble! It can be hard to get people to agree on anything these days, but our guests uniformly told us the band was the highlight of our wedding! From the very beginning, we loved working with Sean and Art. They were always responsive to our questions and excited to bring our ideas to life. Their questionnaire provides an excellent roadmap for thinking through all of the important musical moments in a wedding day, making planning with them a breeze. As a result, Atlantic performed the perfect set to keep us and our guests dancing all night. They also made our ceremony special and our cocktail hour a classy, jazzy affair. Run, don't walk, to book them!
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    Sarah T. Sent on 08/11/2023
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    Guests will not stop talking about them!

    We first met East Coast Soul at my cousin's wedding in Maine and knew we had to have them for our Newport wedding! There are no words to describe how amazing ECS performed at our wedding. They were beyond professional, organized and went above and beyond to make our day special -- even learning two songs for our big day. We hired the Stax Ensemble-- shout out to Giang and Sophia. They were entertaining, charismatic, extremely talented and had everyone (including my 97 year old grandmother) on the dance floor all night. Guests won't stop talking about them. We didn't stop smiling the whole night and had SO MUCH FUN! Thank you ECS! Photo Credit: @meaganemilia
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    Jessica B. Sent on 06/22/2023
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    Amazing band!

    100% would book East Coast Soul the King Ensemble over and over again!! They were INCREDIBLE for our wedding at the State Room. The sound was perfect for our vibe, they played the perfect set of songs to fit each part of the night, and (most importantly) they kept the entire wedding on the dance floor the whole night! We can't thank them enough for being such an important part of our wedding!
    The band was also incredibly easy to work with - the FAQs on their web page lay out all of the necessary details/info clearly, the management team was quickly responsive and helped us figure out exactly what we needed for the perfect party, and the whole team was so professional.
    Cannot recommend this band enough!! Seriously - you will be so thrilled you chose them.
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    Jacob L. Sent on 06/02/2023
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    Beyond Incredible!

    Easy to work with, communicative, and professional, and their performance was absolutely INCREDIBLE. Lost count of how many wedding guests asked for their info. Their musicality was on point and their energy was infectious. Everybody LOVED them. Could not recommend more highly.
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    Jessica F. Sent on 11/16/2022
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    10 out of 10 would recommend ECS!!

    SO GOOD! 10 out of 10 would recommend. I heard East Coast Soul play at a wedding I attended a few years ago and knew if I ever got married, I absolutely needed them at our reception. They did not disappoint! Our dance floor was full all night and the music selection appealed to all ages -- from the youngest in attendance who was 16 to some of my older Aunts who had the time of their lives. I also have to say they made the planning process so easy by sending a very thorough FAQ doc our way months in advance and having us fill out a comprehensive form with all of our preferences, thoughts, etc. It was so helpful when mapping out our timeline for the night and figuring out what kind of vibe we really wanted!
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    ECS is unreal! Book them.

    We had our wedding a week ago, and I can hands down say that the Stax ensemble was one of the most memorable parts of our wedding day! A number of friends and family came up to my husband and I and said that ECS/Stax was the BEST wedding band they have ever seen. Our guests even requested an encore :) They kept the energy high and the dance floor full the entire night. The 3 vocalists are extremely talented and will leave you impressed, and they can dance!!! From a professionalism standpoint, Sean and Art were extremely communicative and accommodating to our day-of changes. Their prep forms were simple, easy to fill out, and manage. Overall, I cannot recommend ECS enough.
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    The best of the best

    10/5 stars! The Stax ensemble made our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and especially reception absolutely out of this world. Art and Sean made the planning/prep enjoyable and fun, and we have received endless compliments on just how FUN the band was! They were accommodating about our different musical requests and kept the dance floor packed the entire night. Hire them!!!!!
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    Meredith M. Sent on 01/17/2023
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    ECS for the win! Thank you Art and team!

    We were so pleased from day 1 with ECS! Their kind and caring spirit, mixed with their SUBERB talent and organizational skills, helped to make our wedding day so wonderful, and filled with beautiful, fun, joyous music! Thank you for helping fill our wedding with so much joy! Do not hesitate to hire this incredibly talented team of artists, you will not regret it!!! People did not stop dancing!! Thanks Art and team for all you did!!!! Best night ever!
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    Ariel C. Sent on 09/22/2022
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    East Coast Soul brought down the house!!

    I could legitimately talk all night about how obsessed I am with East Coast Soul. They were our dream wedding band!! As a couple who loves music and cared a lot about our wedding entertainment, we could not have picked a better band than ECS. First of all, their managers (Art and Sean) are top notch - excellent communicators, very transparent, flexible, available. They made our entire 18-month planning process a breeze. Second of all, the information-gathering they do is incredible, and for those who are Type A planners, ensures that every moment of the night will run smoothly. Third of all, the MUSICIANS!! My goodness they are talented...they kept our 175-person crowd on the dancefloor ALL NIGHT. Motown, soul, funk, top hits, throwbacks - you name it, they nailed it. They even did an encore song after the wedding technically ended because no one wanted to leave the venue!! I'm already dreaming up the next event I need a band for so I can use ECS again...love you guys!
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    Grace F. Sent on 09/26/2022
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    Simply the BEST!

    You won't find a better wedding band than East Coast Soul! We had the 7 piece Stax Ensemble for our 9/16/22 wedding, and they were absolutely incredible. Our dance floor was packed all night, and our guests absolutely LOVED them! They also learned our first dance song, which meant so much to us. Music was one of our biggest priorities of the day, and ECS far exceeded even our highest hopes! Anyone who books them is going to have an AMAZING time!
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    Elizabeth E. Sent on 10/30/2022
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    Hire this band!!

    We had East Coast Soul at our wedding in September and it was absolutely EPIC. We had acoustic guitar for the ceremony, two-piece band for cocktail hour and 7 piece for the reception. Not a single person (including my grandmother!) sat down for the entire three hours. It almost felt like we were all at a concert together rather than a wedding. It was so much fun! Thank you to the whole crew for making our wedding perfection!
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    Rachel B. Sent on 09/18/2022
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    They kept the dance floor going all night long!

    We are so happy that we chose East Coast Soul as our wedding band. Not only were they professional in how they received our requests, but most importantly, they kept the party going all night long. Our ensemble was incredibly talented...some memorable moments were:
    - an improvised version of you are my sunshine for the mother/groom dance (incredible!)
    - a solo during "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" that we will never forget!
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    Corey O. Sent on 09/23/2022
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    We love ECS!!!

    East Coast Soul was incredible!! We had the 8-piece King Ensemble at our wedding and they kept all of our guests dancing all night! Their energy was amazing, they had an incredible setlist, and were so open to our suggestions. They also performed for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and the quality was so high. The band was one of our top priorities and ECS absolutely delivered. One of the best wedding bands out there! The band managers we worked with for planning were also so responsive and helpful. Could not recommend them more -- thank you so much for everything!
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    Ethan S. Sent on 07/22/2022
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    Amazing band!

    Absolutely PHENOMENAL band!! We hired east coast soul to play mainly mo-town/funk/2000's throwbacks at our wedding and they kept everyone dancing the whole night. They also played our ceremony and cocktail hour and were excellent. 100% would recommend
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