SA
Silver Arrow Band
New York, NY (also LI, NJ, New England)
Best for: Couples on a tighter budget who want a live band and flexible sizing.
- The Knot
- ★ 4.9 (1,008)
- WeddingWire
- ★ 4.8 (685)
- Price
- From $2,300
- Founded
- 2012
New York City · checked November 8, 2026
Best wedding bands in New York City, compared
Eight NYC wedding band companies side by side: ratings, review counts, published starting prices, and what each one does best.
The short answer: the most-reviewed company here is Silver Arrow Band (1,693 reviews). Published starting prices start at $2,300; companies marked "not published" quote case by case.
| Company | Based in | The Knot | WeddingWire | Published price | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Arrow Band | New York, NY (also LI, NJ, New England) | ★ 4.9 (1,008) | ★ 4.8 (685) | From $2,300 source | Customizable 3 to 14 piece band from a network of musicians; online planning dashboard |
| Hank Lane Music | New York, NY (also Long Island, NJ, South Florida) | ★ 5.0 (648) | ★ 4.9 (890) | From $20,000 source | Agency with about 20 bands on staff, DJs, ceremony music, staging and lighting |
| Around Town Entertainment | New York, NY (also NJ, CT) | ★ 5.0 (381) | ★ 5.0 (251) | From $7,000 source | Five house bands with a standard format; DJ and photo booth add-ons |
| 45 Riots | New York, NY | ★ 5.0 (266) | ★ 5.0 (199) | From $10,000 source | Boutique collective and record label; large bands with horns down to duos; standard production included |
| Great Family Artists Publisher of this site |
New York, NY and Denver, CO | ★ 5.0 (201) | ★ 5.0 (164) | From $10,000 source | Agency with its own house bands: 8-12 piece dance bands, strings, brass, jazz, DJ + live sax, DJs and MCs, production |
| The Hook Club GFA is helping manage this company |
Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY | ★ 5.0 (185) | ★ 5.0 (148) | From $5,000 source | Full band (10-15), classic band (8-11), DJ-band hybrid (5-8), DJ plus musicians, solo DJ and strings |
| Soulsystem Orchestras | New York, NY | ★ 5.0 (132) | ★ 5.0 (110) | From $11,000 source | Multi-band orchestra company |
| Élan Artists | Rockville, MD (serves NYC, DC and destinations) | ★ 4.9 (23) | ★ 4.7 (89) | Band pricing not published source | Luxury collective of about 15 US dance bands plus Europe-based bands, tribute acts and DJs |
Sorted by total reviews on The Knot + WeddingWire. Google ratings are not shown because we could not verify them consistently. Checked November 8, 2026.
Profiles
Who each band suits
HL
Hank Lane Music
New York, NY (also Long Island, NJ, South Florida)
Best for: Large, formal New York weddings that want the longest-running name in the city.
- The Knot
- ★ 5.0 (648)
- WeddingWire
- ★ 4.9 (890)
- Price
- From $20,000
- Founded
- 1978
AT
Around Town Entertainment
New York, NY (also NJ, CT)
Best for: Mid-budget NYC and New Jersey weddings that want non-stop music.
- The Knot
- ★ 5.0 (381)
- WeddingWire
- ★ 5.0 (251)
- Price
- From $7,000
- Founded
- Not stated
4R
45 Riots
New York, NY
Best for: High-end NYC weddings and galas that want a boutique collective with its own artists.
- The Knot
- ★ 5.0 (266)
- WeddingWire
- ★ 5.0 (199)
- Price
- From $10,000
- Founded
- 2011
GF
Great Family Artists
New York, NY and Denver, CO
Best for: Couples who want one team for ceremony strings, cocktail hour and a full dance band, in New York, Colorado or Miami.
- The Knot
- ★ 5.0 (201)
- WeddingWire
- ★ 5.0 (164)
- Price
- From $10,000
- Founded
- 2017
TH
The Hook Club
Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY
Best for: Couples who want a high-energy, interactive party band or a DJ-band hybrid at a mid-range price.
- The Knot
- ★ 5.0 (185)
- WeddingWire
- ★ 5.0 (148)
- Price
- From $5,000
- Founded
- Not stated
SO
Soulsystem Orchestras
New York, NY
Best for: Luxury NYC weddings that want an orchestra-style company with a long track record.
- The Knot
- ★ 5.0 (132)
- WeddingWire
- ★ 5.0 (110)
- Price
- From $11,000
- Founded
- 1997
ÉA
Élan Artists
Rockville, MD (serves NYC, DC and destinations)
Best for: Planners and destination weddings that want a curated roster, including European and themed acts.
- The Knot
- ★ 4.9 (23)
- WeddingWire
- ★ 4.7 (89)
- Price
- Band pricing not published
- Founded
- 2002
Questions
Who are the most-reviewed wedding bands in New York City?
By total reviews on The Knot and WeddingWire as of November 8, 2026: Silver Arrow Band (1,693), Hank Lane Music (1,538), Around Town Entertainment (632).
How much does a wedding band cost in New York City?
Published starting prices for the companies on this page: Silver Arrow Band: From $2,300; Hank Lane Music: From $20,000; Around Town Entertainment: From $7,000; 45 Riots: From $10,000; Great Family Artists: From $10,000; The Hook Club: From $5,000; Soulsystem Orchestras: From $11,000; Élan Artists: Band pricing not published. Most quotes rise with band size, date and travel.
Is this list independent?
No. This site is published by Great Family Artists, which appears on this page. We sort by review count, show every source, and accept corrections from listed companies.