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The Uptown Getdowns

The Uptown Getdowns

Oak Ridge, NJ
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    Daniel L. Sent on 01/19/2024
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    The Uptown Getdowns were amazing! We had a packed dance floor the entire night which I’ve never seen before at a wedding. They did an amazing job with the song selection, MC duties, and overall entertainment with the crowd. They took the extra step of learning songs for us and really making sure they were making our night special. Don’t hesitate booking them, you won’t regret it!
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    Lauren C. Sent on 11/25/2023
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    So happy we hired the uptown Getdowns

    Very responsive leading up to the event. Have a huge variety of music ! Learned 5 songs and stayed an extra hour ! Everyone loved them!
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    Timothy J. Sent on 10/08/2023
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    The Best band out there

    The Uptown Getdowns are the best in the business, hands down. It would be easy to just say that they did a great job playing our wedding, or that they kept the dance floor rocking all night, or that they beautifully executed the music we asked them to play for our ceremony, or that the cocktail hour music they provided was perfect, or that their volume level was perfectly appropriate for all of those parts of our wedding, and they did all those things so so well. But they did all that and so much more on top of it all. The Uptown Getdowns learned an arrangement I gave them of our first dance song, and not only learned it and played it exactly like I arranged it, but even better than I had imagined. It was beyond perfect. They agreed to let my step daughter play the father daughter dance with them and even had us come by for a rehearsal before hand. They happily took some last requests we had and got them done without issue, in one case even ripping a song from YouTube the day of the wedding and creating an audio track that we asked them to play at the ceremony. Steve graciously worked with my dad months in advance of the wedding in secret to have the band involved with his speech. This band is professional as can be. Every aspect of what they do is the very definition of professionalism. From the very first details of the planning and gathering of information to the last note played of the wedding night, every aspect of it was handled with such professionalism, care, respect, kindness, attention to detail, and friendliness. But forget for a minute how great a band they are and how great they are at what they do, they’re also such good, kind, funny, and amazing individuals as people. They aren’t just there playing your wedding as a job, but they all genuinely enjoy what they do and it shows. They had just as much fun playing our wedding as we all had celebrating it. We had the version of the band with the horn section, and it added so much to an already great band. They also feature both male and female lead vocalist, and beautiful harmonies as well. That’s on the top of drums, bass, guitar, keys, and horns… the sound is so full and amazing. Their mix is great, volume perfect, and their energy is non stop all night. Oh, but don’t forget some slow songs to dance to mixed in with all that energy. They got that too. It’s the total package. I can’t say enough about this band and how great they made our wedding. These guys are the best out there. Full stop. Don’t even bother looking anywhere else, if you’ve found the Uptown Getdowns, then you’ve found your perfect wedding band.
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    Marykate T. Sent on 09/14/2023
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    The Band for “Band People”!!

    The Uptown Getdowns were unreal!!! They MADE the party!! Originally, my husband and I booked a DJ for our event, but then later realized having a band would be more “us” We’re so glad that we did! I couldn't imagine our wedding without this talented crew! Steve was great, laid back, communicative, and so professional. You can tell that they’ve been doing this for a while. Our first dances were able to be done live, or if we liked a certain version, they offered to play it from an iPod on their sound system. We were given a list of hundreds of songs on their repertoire, and even offered to learn five new ones for us! They got our guests involved, kept it mellow during dinner, and livened things up for the rest of the night. I can’t stress this enough—if you’re a “band couple” like us (even if you’re not) BOOK THESE TALENTED PEOPLE. You will not regret it
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    Kirsten S. Sent on 09/22/2023
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    Amazing!!!

    Steve and the band were AMAZING! So easy to work with right from the beginning. They had everything handled and were very friendly and responsive.

    At the wedding- the band was phenomenal!! The singing, the instruments, the crowd interaction was amazing. They MCed for us and it was just perfect! They made the day so special and we really appreciate it!!
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    Ian R. Sent on 07/24/2023
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    Wedding- 7/23/23

    The band played a wide array of songs. They were able to get everyone dancing. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band. They were also easy to talk to and communicated quickly. They learned multiple new songs and their covers of the music were great. They provided a memorable evening for our wedding.
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    Caroline B. Sent on 07/16/2023
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    Best of the best band!

    AMAZING band!!! We love The Uptown Getdowns! Steve helped us with details from the ceremony music to planning the reception details in an organized google doc. All of our guests raved about the band and said they were the best they’ve ever heard! I highly recommend hiring The Uptown Getdowns, you won’t regret it, they go above and beyond and are amazing people to work with!
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    Alexandra D. Sent on 07/16/2023
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    Danced all night long

    I cannot get over how amazing The Uptown Getdowns were. All we wanted for our wedding was to keep the vibes up and the party going. And that's exactly what The Uptown Getdowns did. From the amazing vocals, the killer keyboard player, to the horns, The Uptown Getdowns did not disappoint. I can happily say that everyone complimented the talent of the band and the joy they had having them at our wedding. 100000% hire them, you will have sore feet in the morning, but it will all be worth it.
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    Will D. Sent on 06/19/2023
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    Best Wedding Band in NJ

    The Uptown Getdowns bring the party! We had an amazing time dancing to classic rock, pop, funk, you name it there were songs for everyone. Plus our guests were able to sit in and jam with them! Great set lists, really nice people, flexible with any details you want, and great communication. 100% recommend you can’t go wrong
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    Brian S. Sent on 06/15/2023
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    Go No Further - Hire Them Today!

    To say that this band was EXCEPTIONAL at our wedding on June 1, 2023 is a complete understatement. Not only were The Uptown Getdowns professional, organized, and friendly, but they sounded incredible and were the talk of the night (after the bride and groom, of course!). It definitely helped to use them not only for the reception but also for the ceremony - they arrived ahead time and had all of their mic checks done well before guests arrived. During the stressful time leading up to and during our wedding, we knew that the band was going to be wonderful. We would highly recommend using them as your wedding band AND paying a little extra for the horns section - it's 100% worth it. Our family and friends loved the music and dancing and you can customize the songs to your preference as well - oldies for us! They even let us get up and sing a song with them! No ask is too much for The Uptown Getdowns and I would hands down recommend and use them for an event again in the future.
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    Melanie B. Sent on 05/23/2023
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    A Million Stars for This Incredible Band

    If I could give Steve and the Uptown Getdowns a million stars, I would. I cannot express how incredible they were. EVERYONE loved them. They were so amazing from start to finish - they made the planning so effortless and easy. They were a breath of fresh air compared to all the other stuff we had to deal with planning our wedding. They played everything we wanted and more, and they sounded FANTASTIC. Seriously, the best band (not even just a wedding band) I've heard in person in a very long time. They also played our ceremony and DJed, which was just perfect. Our venue had never worked with them before and said how amazing they were as well. DEFINITELY book them for whatever event you have.
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    Daiane H. Sent on 02/19/2023
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    Cannot recommend enough

    Finding the right band for our wedding was not an easy search for us. We have very old-school tastes, and were not looking for any modern songs playing at our wedding. “Nothing after 1979” was essentially our mantra. Obviously, this made things a little difficult. We started researching bands and eventually came across The Uptown Getdowns. We saw them playing live at a basement bar in Morristown, and stopped the search immediately. We had found our band.

    They played everything we could have asked for from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s: golden classics that had everyone up on their feet dancing all night. We had cousins in their twenties jumping to The Rolling Stones, professional swing dancers Lindy Hopping around, and grandparents in their nineties slow dancing to Sinatra. Everyone had such a blast that we were receiving compliments about our choice of band the entire evening and beyond.

    Beyond the music, they did a fantastic job with the personal touches. Their introductions were phenomenal, and they worked extremely hard to learn the specific songs we asked them to play.

    We are going to keep going to their shows in the future, with our family in tow, because they are just SO. MUCH. FUN. If you end up hiring them for your wedding, please invite me, because I want to dance the night away again!
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    MUST hire wedding band! You won't regret it!

    The Uptown Getdowns rocked our wedding! It was one of the best decisions we made to book them! Our guests are still raving about how great they were and how much fun they had on the dance floor because of this band! Would 100% recommend as they were easy to work with, so professional, and incredibly talented! They helped make our wedding such a memorable event!
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    Lisa D. Sent on 10/21/2022
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    Perfect! Exactly what I wanted and more!

    The best band a bride and groom could ever ask for!! I have gotten so many compliments on our band!! The music was beautiful the vibe they give off is wonderful. But most importantly they listen to every detail that you tell them. Look no further and book the uptown get downs today! Thank you guys for making our day spectacular!! 🎉🎉🙌🏽🙌🏽😎😎👻👻
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    Everyone loved the band!

    The Uptown Getdowns were a pleasure to work with and a huge hit during our wedding. They handled all of our special requests - learning new songs, handling entrances, and working in other AV elements - and guests loved all of it. I kept hearing praises throughout the night. Hire them!
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    Amazing band!

    Steve was amazing to work with. He made everything so easy. The music was great, our guests raved about it. A great mix of songs and it was so special to have the band learn a few songs that we wanted and have them played.
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    Book them now!

    The Uptown Getdowns were an amazing choice for our wedding! They were so communicative throughout the whole process and made sure everything happened as planned. They sang our first dance song and it was so special to us and they got so many of our guests up and dancing. Everyone in the band is so talented and I can’t recommend them enough for your next event. Five stars!!
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    Erika S. Sent on 07/13/2022
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    The BEST wedding band

    We could not have asked for a better live band than the Uptown Getdowns for our wedding reception. They are fantastic musicians, super organized, and extremely flexible. They even let us hop on stage to play a few songs with them. Look no further, you MUST hire these guys!!!!
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    Stephanie D. Sent on 06/26/2022
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    A packed dance floor all night long!!

    The Uptown Getdowns truly made our wedding night. They were so kind, communicative, and easy to work with every step of the way leading up to our wedding and we knew from the moment we spoke with them, we would have a good experience. However, we never could have predicated just HOW incredible they were during out wedding. People were dancing nonstop throughout the night and when it was time for the wedding to end, people were begging them to keep playing. If you want a packed dance floor all night long, look absolutely no further.

    PS- they learned a few songs for us which was a really sweet touch and made our night feel extra special!!
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    Bobby C. Sent on 09/25/2021
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    Amazing and talented

    A really incredible, talented band who are super professional and extremely easy to work with. They kept all our guests up dancing all night. No one EVER LEFT the dance floor. They made our special day amazing.
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    Michael R. Sent on 09/13/2021
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    Hands down, our favorite vendor!!

    This is an incredibly good band that brings a ton of energy to the party. We saw them perform at another venue and were very interested in having them play at our wedding. Steve, the drummer/manager, was a joy to work with. He was very thorough in asking us our song preferences, managing the party's timing, and ensuring that everyone was sure to dance.

    In addition, we were very impressed with the hora they played. Not only did they learn new songs that we requested, but they learned some of the Hebrew lyrics as well! And the horn section made it unforgettable. (We suggest getting the horn section even if you're not doing a hora).

    10/10. We highly recommend The Uptown Getdowns!
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    Randi F. Sent on 07/15/2021
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    Best Wedding Band Ever

    Having The Uptown Getdowns at my daughter and son-in-law's wedding was the best decision we made. They provided fantastic singing, quality sound, and so much positive energy that everyone had to get up and dance! Excellent from start to finish!
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    Peter G. Sent on 07/11/2021
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    Best wedding band ever!

    Before booking the band, we saw them play at a few bars and other events, and each time they impressed us and played
    a really great variety of music. Once we booked them for the wedding, Steve and the rest of the band were so great to work with and learned songs for our wedding dances and other songs we requested. We received so many complements from our guests about the band, and they made the wedding go very smoothly and played incredibly well the entire time. We would love to book them in the future for other events, and will recommend them to all our friends getting married in the future!
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    Louis C. Sent on 06/25/2021
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    Best Wedding Band in NJ!

    Could not have had a better experience with the Uptown Getdowns! From start to finish, the band was extremely responsive, easy to work with, and did I mention talented?!

    There was not one single guest at our wedding that was not impressed by how well they sounded and interacted with guests on the dance floor. My wife and I decided to add the optional horn section, which was suggested by Steve the drummer. The decision couldn't have worked out better since the horn section was excellent and added a perfect touch to the already great-sounding band.

    We could never understand why people opt for a DJ when you can have an 8 piece band play live music for all different eras. After hearing this band once, we will realize that you will never want to have a DJ at your wedding again.
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    Cream of the crop!

    From start to finish- the Uptown Getdowns were exceptionally accommodating, professional, talented & personable. Not only did they deliver an incredible performance at our wedding, they worked closely with us the entire process and remained flexible with our decision to post-pone due to Covid. Our guests really enjoyed the variety of music and the contagious energy they brought to the venue. Steve, in particular, really helped keep me calm and relaxed during the planning process! This band is made up of the best of the best, phenomenal musicians with big hearts, full of positive vibes and passion. Thanks for making our wedding day extra special & we look forward to seeing you perform locally.
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