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CTO Tribeca is truly an exceptional band. We had a Sunday evening wedding with the reception running until 11pm. The band was so good that no-one wanted to leave at the end, even though the next day was a work day. Their sound was awesome, and they really connected with the guests. Maylyn was an excellent leader, and responded to the requests and needs of the moment. And the members of the band weren't just talented, they were friendly and really seemed to enjoy what they were doing. I give them all my highest recommendation!

This band were absolutely excellent at our wedding at the Port Royal Club in Naples. They were perfect for us and we loved their energy, their diverse range of musical talents and genres. They covered all tastes we requested from big band misic, 80s and 90s, slow dances, recent chart songs and even included a personal request and toast which made the evening so special. Not only did they show great flexibility to our requests, they kept people on the dancefloor and knew exactly how to mix it up. The band were constantly engaged in the lead up to the wedding too as we narrowed down our music choices leading up to the event and were a pleasure to liaise with. Our wedding celebration went so, so well and the band had a great deal to do with that.

High Voltage was the best wedding band. we couldnt have hoped for anything better! best ever! Everyone was on the dance floor. They played to the crowd but also made sure to get our favorites in. It was great!!

i was a guest at a wedding where cto performed they where absolutely amazing!! everyone was up dancing the whole night!

We used CTO Park Central for our wedding and they were amazing!!! All of our guests commented how great the band was and how much fun they had! I would definitely recommend them :).

I can't say enough great things about CTO Manhattan! They areso unbelievably great! The whole night went so well, from the cocktail hour on. They are all so talented and fun! All of our family and friends were raving about them! We couldn't be happier! Thank you so much for making our day so wonderful!

CTO High Voltage did an amazing job at our wedding on 12/08/12 at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami. The party never stopped and guests were dancing all night. The band was professional, talented, kind and knew how to get the guests on their feet. My husband and I danced all night. I was on the dance floor every second!! It was a night to remember, thanks to the band. I would highly recommend CTO High Voltage for every event and wedding!!!!

Best Band Ever! Sound was super, everyone was dancing all night long!

We just had CTO Manhattan for our wedding and they were amazing!!!! The dance floor was full the entire night!!!! They made our wedding a dream come true as they did for my sister 11 years ago!!!!

We can't say enough about how pleased we were with Jack at CTO and the Derek Trenholm Band. The dinner music was perfect, entertaining but soft enough to carry on a conversation. Derek an was an excellent MC, smoothly coordinating the flow of the night and adapting as needed, like when I had to do two part toast and needed him to adjust.

And the dance music was unbelievable. We have had many people say it was the best wedding and the best dancing they have ever seen at a wedding. As Derek would tell you, I think the dance floor was full for most of the post dinner period, and we probably could have gone to 2:00 AM with full group.

We also had a couple of the HS/Collage age guys say it was the most fun they have ever had anywhere!

Jack at CTO was great to work with and very responsive.

CTO Tribeca exceeded all of our expectations. We saw them at another event and knew that we had to have them at our wedding. It wasn't by chance that they were phenomenal then because they were incredible at our wedding!! Maylyn was just so easy to work with and really knows what she's doing. They had a really good mix of songs and I could listen to all the three singers forever. I love Tribeca!

Cto park central was without a doubt an amazing band for our wedding. My husband is a musician and we are both music nuts! We saw them perform at a show case and immediately knew they where the band for us. They where extremely accommodating and wonderful to work. We had almost 200 guest at our wedding and people still rave about the band. Do not hesitate to book them for your wedding they will not let you down.

Morgan Slifer

CTO 5th Ave is seriously the best band EVER!! I have tons of musician friends (including Matt’s dad) and even our non-musically savvy friends & family were beyond thrilled!! Between the vocalists, brass, bass, keyboards, guitar and drums….my heart is still pumping with emotion. I’m seriously considering following them on “wedding tour!”

Again… we are receiving, texts, emails and Facebook posts 2 weeks later that say….”BEST WEDDING EVER …all because of 5th Avenue!!”

Ellen & Matt Hager

I surprised my wife, Char with a Surprise 30th birthday party at Yangming restaurant and chose CTO Downtown to provide the entertainment. The band had a very professional but family feel with super talented musicians. Bryan Parr highlighted the band with skilled leadership, top flight guitar work, wonderful vocals and astute read of the audience. He may be the premier male vocalist for such events in the Philadelphia area. Krista complemented Bryan with her great vocals, enviable range and effervescent personality. The band was perfect match for such an event and Angie could not have made the logistics any easier. People from as far away as Hong Kong, NYC and Pittsburgh all noted how amazing Downtown was. This is our second event with CTO, and I would never think about using another company to book such important family events celebrations or company parties for that matter.

Thanks Downtown and CTO for helping us make amazing memories!!

CTO Karma Strings played during my daughters ceremony and cocktail hour.....BEAUTIFUL!!! This Duo went from playing classical music to rock-n-roll. CTO Grand Central Rocked the House all Night!!!! Our wedding guests were blown away and have not stopped talking about "That Band" From the 4 year old to the 90 year old, everyone was on the dance floor. What an AMAZING night it was. Thank you to Carmen and KUDOS to Grand Central and Karma Strings.
Best Wedding Ever-Hands Down
Dawn (MOB)
October 20, 2012

OUTSTANDING. Could not have asked for more. The band met and exceeded our every expecation.

I had a 50th BDay Party with CTO 5th Ave and they were fabulous. So engaging with the guests and had the dance floor packed all eve. The choice of songs and Medleys were awesome! What a smooth process it was hiring your service. Everyone was so professional and courteous since day 1. It was a pleasure. Thanks to all of you for your hard work! I look forward yo using your services again in the future.

We hired CTO Park Central for our wedding band. The band brought so much energy to our reception. All of our guests had a great time! Park Central didn't take any breaks, they played the entire evening! Our wedding/reception was held at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia and is comprised of three rooms. Park Central had no problem setting up in each room for us. They played soft, tasteful music for the cocktail hour room and dining room, then later played high energy, dance your butt off music for our reception. They worked very hard keeping everyone entertained and dancing all night! Not to mention that their vocals were unbelievable! My husband and I got way more than we could ever ask for from this band and I would highly recommend this band to all of my friends and brides to be out there!

Joy & Eric

CTO-Park Central rocked the night away!!!! DO NOT LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE AND BOOK THEM IMMEDIATELY!! If you want your wedding to be the most unforgettable party/event of the year CTO-Park Central is who need to have playing before you, your friends and family. They made the night as amazing as it was-played any and all of my requests, and even learned a few new songs to make it extra special for me and my guests. They are so incredibly talented with voices, and musical abilities not to be believed! The second my husband and I heard them play at their showcase-goosebumps ran up and down us and we knew we HAD to have them at our wedding! We danced the entire night, and refused to sit down!! Philly-book now!! LOVE CTO-Park Central!!!

All the guests at our wedding raved about the band. They were great to work with, and the dance floor was full the whole night!

We had CTO Grand Central perform at our wedding and they were incredible! So much talent and so much energy, all of our guests keep raving about them! They were very professional and accomodating throughout the planning process and even learned a few of our favorite special songs to play. Also, we had an acustic guitarist and pianist play at cocktail hour, which was really nice and intimate. I would strongly recommend them for any event!

CTO Tribeca is by far THE BEST BAND around. They had every single one of my guests on the floor the entire night and people could not stop complimenting them. We had a lot of guests from California and they were completely blown away. Maylyn is such a doll and really great to work with. We would recommend this band a million times over to anyone looking to have an amazing time!!!! Thank you CTO Tribeca for making our night a success!!

Park Central is the most amazing band, they had people up and dancing (pretty much the whole wedding) right after our first dance which was within the first 10 minutes of our reception. They were extremely helpful and flexiable. If you are looking for a band that people will be talking about days and weeks after your wedding then Park Central is the band for you.

CTO Tribeca was absolutely amazing. The dance floor was completely packed all night, and all of my guests have been singing the band's praises to me. They even stayed and played an extra song after they were supposed to be done at my request because I wasn't quite ready for it to be over yet! Maylyn was wonderful, as I expected she would be. She made sure that everything went smoothly and that everyone was where they needed to be when they needed to be there (which was not the easiest task with our wedding party!). I highly recommend hiring this band for any special ocassion. They are extremely talented and very versatile musicians - they can make everything from oldies to the latest songs on the radio sound great.

All my friends kept telling me - A great band makes for a great reception and man were they right on the money.

So the million dollar question is how to choose a great band. Well CTO as organization had a wedding expo showcasing 5 fabulous bands. All of them would have been fantastic but when we heard CTO Park Central perform - the game was on.

Gloria (band leader) and whole CTO PARK CENTRAL TEAM were PHENOMENAL!!! They offered diversity with a variety of singers, instruments and the music selection including todays current hits to the oldies but goodies. There energy was contagious,their sound was fabulous and they engaged the entire reception from my grandparents to the little kids. I didn't think it was possible to have a 184 person love train but we made it happen!!!

Many thanks to CTO and CTO Park Central you made for undeniably unforgettable evening, people are still calling me saying how much they loved you and how much their legs hurt from dancing for 3 hours!

From first dance to last you made the night truly UNFOGETTABLE!

Julia and Marc

DJ Bizz was great for our cocktail hour and reception, and so was the Strings Trio for our ceremony. One thing we knew when dealing with CTO is that they were professionals who knew their craft. After we met with the band leader and CTO on the phone a few weeks before the wedding, and realized how professional and experienced they were, we were happy to provide them with minimal guidance and let them play based on their significant experience. It was one thing in planning our wedding that we didn't have to worry about, and that was REALLY helpful.

DJ Bizz did a great job of setting up the microphone for our outdoor ceremony, even though it was a last minute addition. He did a really nice job keeping the crowd at the wedding dancing, and was super flexible with us when our timeline changed.

I will comment that dealing with CTO initially was really difficult. We had won a prize from CTO from a bridal show, and getting them to accept that prize and work with us for it was really complicated. I know that they were going through staffing changes, but the initial experience with them almost had us giving up and moving on to another company, forfeiting our prize. Ultimately we didn't, and are happy we stayed. Also with respect to communication, be prepared to deal with several different people throughout the process - it does seem like the company has a lot of moving parts that don't necessarily communicate with each other. No big deal, but did add an element of confusion to our planning...

My experience with CTO was fantastic. The string group was professional and many guests commented on their uniqueness. DJ Mitch was amazing! He took my suggestions about what to play and, in my opinion, included other songs he'd think I'd like. There was an incident where an older guest became irate with him, requesting other music. I was told Mitch handled the confrontation very professionally and accomodated the guest in a way that was fitting with the theme of the wedding. I wasn't informed of the issue until the next day, and although it was upsetting to me that a guest acted this way, I was impressed that it was handled without me knowing about it at the time. Thank you CTO :)

After listening to several bands in the area as well as going to listen to several bands from CTO my husband and I chose Park Avenue. The lead singer Veronica's voice is beautiful! The band was very easy to work with and honored all of our song requests. BUT the real thrill was the reception! Their performance was outstanding! You will not be let down.

We had CTO Pacific Soul for our wedding and they were awesome!! Everyone loved them. The entire dance floor was full. Their music list was perfect for all the guests; the younger or older crowd. They were very professional and so talented! They perfected our special requests. So glad we chose them over your typical wedding DJ.

CTO Tribeca are amazing, we cannot say it enough! They performed at our wedding for 4 hours to guests of different ages, and countries, and created an incredibly fun and energetic party mood for us. From our first dance to the end of the night, the dance floor was never empty, and even our 80+ year old grandparents were having a go! They truly crated a relaxing and fun atmosphere and are not a typical cheesy wedding band which I cannot stress enough.

We started out looking for a band in the New York area who were young, energetic, and with a good current pop music repertoire, but we couldn't find anything that wasn't boring and cheesy. Then after a friend recommended CTO, we me made the trip to Philadelphia to see them perform at a showcase event. CTO Tribeca were just what we we looking for, fantastic vocals and amazing instrumentals and very energetic. Soon after we signed them on, Maylyn ,the lead singer, spent time with us on the telephone to help us choose from the bands wide modern and classic music repertoire, and to organise the sequence of events. She even allowed my fiance to sing the last verse of our first dance, as to recreate our first date, which set the tone for the night; a fun relaxed celebratory party.
The bands experience with weddings was also really useful to borrow ideas from. They allowed us to select some additional songs outside the repertoire, from artists Alicia Keys &Jay- Z, Billy Joel, and Stevie Wonder, which they learnt and performed perfectly! They were so flexible that they even played an italian song for my italian relatives, all of whom really appreciated it.

Maylyn is really easy to get on with, and worked great with the maitre d' to hit the right music smoothly between speeches, during dinner etc. By the end of the night they put us on such a good high that we insisted on packing them off with some wedding cake and food on their return journey.

CTO Tribeca made our wedding a really joyful party experience! We do not hesitate in recommending them to anyone and everyone who is looking for a professional band who can work the crowd, create a party environment, and do more than just play music. If you are still not sure, we will both be happy to be contacted by phone to tell more :) Our guests are still fascinated on how amazing the band was and how lucky we were to have found them :)

Thanks CTO!!!!! We LOVE YOU!

We cannot talk enough about how happy we were with CTO. They were excellent and willing to work with us during the ceremony, we heard that they did a great job during the cocktail hour (of which we unfortunately did not see much), and then during the reception, the band was super fun. We could tell they tried their best to work all of our requests in (I know we had a lot!), and they really did a good job getting everybody up and dancing. So many of our guests said that they had such a blast...I think a couple of them even thanked each band member individually at the end of the night because they had so much fun. We are completely and totally satisfied and would recommend CTO 5th Avenue to anybody.

We hired CTO 5th avenue for our wedding on 7/7/12. The bandleader, Kirk, was not only most pleasant vendor with whom to work, but also one of the most pleasant people we have ever met. The word “no” did not exist in his vocabulary and he went to great lengths, including learning multiple songs that were special for us to his band's already very extensive repertoire, to make us happy. Not only did the band learn all of the songs that we requested, they added their unique and brilliant chemistry and flavor to them, holding true to the songs’ original beauties while also reminding us why we got a band and not a DJ. He meticulously outlined the day’s itinerary (from the preparation, hours before the ceremony, to cleanup at the end), sending drafts to us promptly and far in advance of our event, and working closely with the caterer and other venders to make the event run smoothly and seamlessly. The bandleader was contactable 24/7 via email and on his personal cell and no concern or question was too small for his attention. After our final phone call a few days before the wedding, we did not have to concern ourselves with any of the details of the flow of the day, he and the band took care of it all, as he assured me from the beginning that he would. He inquired about our preferences, from volume, spotlight time (we are shy) to song choice and duration. My wife and I were able to just enjoy, in daze and awe, as the event magically unfolded—we were truly shielded from all that occurred behind the scenes and we could just enjoy the show.

To add, the band consists of a highly talented mix of musicians and multiple vocalists whose chemistry and harmony were impeccable. We are still unsure which vocalist sang each song because the harmony was conducted so smoothly and subliminally.

We strongly recommend this band to anyone looking for a band with a high duty to professionalism, deep integrity, excessive talent, undeniable honesty (both in business and in their execution of the songs), vast diversity in song options, flexibility, and excellent value for what you get. We can’t wait to see and hear them again! -Mitch and Zenobia

Fantastic event! Maylyn was great. I only knocked the scores slightly on quality and professionalism because the bride/groom first dance song was botched a bit at the start (and the lyrics). Pulled it together by the middle though.

Eddie Bruce was amazing - the band is to talented and the music was fantastic! The guests danced all night and and all of our feedback from them was nothing less than stellar. Additionally, Eddie is wonderful to work with. He listened to all of our requests and made awesome suggestions that helped make the wedding even more special. He is THE BEST

Maylyn was receptive to requests and always available to speak with. Budget the money for this band! The band needs to be the priority. Everybody said this was the best wedding they ever attended. Bride and groom agree!

Maylyn from Tribeca was receptive to requests and always available to speak with. Budget the money for this band! The band needs to be the priority. Everybody said this was the best wedding they ever attended. Bride and groom agree!

CTO provided us with a guitarist for our Appleford fundraising event. He was excellent - played wonderful music, made announcements for us and was the finishing touch to our party that made it exceptional. Last year, CTO provided us with a violinist who played electric violin - he was equally excellent.

The service, professionalism and quality that CTO has provide to us at Appleford over the years is the reason that we continue to use them for our entertainment neeeds. I recommend them highly!!
Debbie Laverell, Events Chair at Appleford, Villanova, PA

We used Park Avenue for our wedding on 6/16/12. They were absolutely amazing! Their song catalog was extremely extensive and they were excited to incorporate as much music for our unusual theme into the reception.

CTO Tribeca is an amazing band! They were willing to work with us to give us everything we wanted, and provided an amazing performance that our guests absolutely raved about! We couldn't have asked for anything better. I would recommend CTO Tribeca to anyone who wants a rocking wedding!

CTO Park Central was absolutely awesome! The dance floor was packed from beginning to end with family & friends of all ages. They put on a great show and we continue to receive great feedback from our family & friends that attended our wedding.

CTO was responsive and professional from the beginning of the process until the wedding and again, put on a great & very personal performance. I would recommend them highly to anyone seeking a band for a wedding or any festive occasion.

TriBeCa was wonderful and helped to make make our wedding the good time we were hoping it would be! Maylyn was wonderful to work with...thank you!

Eddie Bruce was fantastic. Not only did he provide amazing music that had everybody dancing all night, but he also has a heart of gold. I lost my dad to Alzheimer's in January of 2012 and was afraid to do the father-daughter dance. I had mentioned to Eddie that "Bye-Bye Blackbird" was my dad's favorite song to sing. He suggested I dance to that song with the other important men in my life: My grandfather, uncle and brother. I can't begin to tell you how glad I am I did. I heard my dad's voice during the entire song.

CTO High Voltage is one of the best bands I have ever heard at a wedding. The dance floor was packed the entire night. I highly recommend this band. You will not be disappointed.

Best dance party ever!!! The whole wedding was on the dance floor and I never stopped dancing!!! We love CTO Tribecca and they made our wedding so fabulous!!! Best band around!!! Thank you for everything :)))

Maylyn Murphy (band leader) was incredibly easy to work with. We had some unique songs we requested for the first dance, amongst others, and they were completely flexible and willing to go the extra mile to make our day perfect. Their sound was amazing. All of the lead vocals KILLED IT. We received several comments on how great the music sounded and how the dance floor appeared to be packed all night. This was the exact reason we hired CTO Tribeca, as we knew they would keep the energy level high. We loved them!!!

I had the opportunity to listen to CTO Tribeca at a couple of events and 2 showcases prior to my wedding and thought they were fantastic. They exceeded all expectations on my wedding day, however. The band leader, Maylyn is absolutely wonderful to work with and is very responsive in the months prior to the wedding date. They learned a number of new songs just for our wedding, from "When Love Takes Over" remixed by David Guetta for our first dance song to "Scarlet Begonias" by the Grateful Dead....and they did an amazing job with all of them!!! So many people (young and older) at our wedding thought they were the best band they had every heard, and we absolutely thought saw. They were also very comparable in price to bands who were not anywhere near as good. I would never book another band in Philly without going to CTO Tribeca first and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a band who can play modern music just as well as the traditional music.

CTO High Voltage made our wedding absolutely awesome and such a blast! The amount of energy they have is unreal, and you will definitely have a packed dance floor all night long if you have them at your wedding! Everyone from Carmen to Amanda to Steve were incredible to work with. The band leader, Steve, who we spoke with the most is so nice, helpful and attentive, and he made sure from start to finish that we were happy with everything they had planned. We still have people talking and raving about the band and how incredible they were and how they have never been to a wedding with a band near as amazing as CTO High Voltage! If you have the opportunity to have this band at your wedding, book them now, and you will not be disappointed!

I have been in the events business for over 10 years. I have been present and planned hundreds of events and Rhe DeVille by far was the best entertainment I have ever witnessed. CTO listened to what the vision of my wedding day was and delivered to me above and beyond any expectation I could have possibly imagined. Their quick responses, knowledge of product, professionalism, and customer service is unheard of... I truly can't believe it really happened. Thank you, thank you, thank you... for the night of our lives!!!

Katie and Tom

CTO Tribeca was absolutely fantastic!! Maylyn was wonderful to work with. Everybody commented on how much they loved the band and the dance floor was packed. We all had so much fun that the night really by and we ended up extended the party. I haven't heard a band as good as them and as versatile - everyone from my 6 yr old nieces to my 94 year old grandmother liked them! Definitely would recommend them if you want an amazing time and band!

CTO Park Avenue played for our wedding at Tendenza on 12/3/11. They were absolutely amazing! The dance floor was packed the entire evening. Veronica and her band were a pleasure to work with. They played all special requests and learned new songs for us as well. Veronica also made herself available for 2-3 phone calls lasting over 30 minutes in length before the wedding going over every detail of the night. I also had the pleasure of working with Carmen, the owner of this wonderful company. Carmen, you told me you would not let me down...and this was 100% the truth. Going with a CTO band was the easiest and best choice I made for my wedding. Its been almost 2 weeks since the wedding and guests are still asking about the band and raving about how wonderful they sounded. If you don't choose Park Ave or another CTO band you are missing out!

CTO High Voltage ROCKED our wedding. Fabulous communication, playlist and SOUL! The dance floor was packed and even kept down the bar bill, because no one wanted to leave the action. What a night!! Friends from Minneapolis, California, NY, Colorado, KS, Missouri, Chicago, Connecticut, all thought we had flown these rock stars to Naples ~ if you want your party to soar , don't settle for anyone else!!

CTO Grand Central provided our reception music for our wedding at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. Where to start...so many things that I loved about them, but simply said...They were great! And very flexibile! They played piano during cocktail hour. During dinner, they played beautiful "dinner" music alternating between guitar and piano. All the guests loved it! We didn't have any complaints that they were too loud. The guests were still able to have a conversation with each other without straining their voices during dinner. Then, it came time for the dancing and the real dance party music! They really amped it up not only on stage, but in the crowd! Yes, they jump on the dance floor and dance with the crowd! (I think their signature song is "Shout". This is a must see!) Not only did they sound great, but they learned new songs that we requested for our bridal party intros, dinner, and dance party. I was afraid I was driving them nuts with my details and special requests, but they were great to work with! A great variety band for all ages..I definetly recommend them!

Eddie Bruce blew us away with his professionalism, warmth, flexibility and attention to detail. His band was fantastic and we still get compliments a full year later on how amazing they were. Everyone danced the ENTIRE time and we were so impressed with their ability to play our favorite classics as well as the popular hits of the moment. Eddie worked with the other vendors and kept the flow of the party moving along perfectly. I cannot recommend him enough!

November 12 was the first time I worked with CTO Park Avenue for the Museum's Annual Gala. They had an amazing repertoire, great talent, and kept the guests on the dance floor -- no easy task considering our Gala supporters vary in age and musical taste. Veronica the band leader was great at quieting the audience during the program, and CTO's CEO Carmen Tomassetti was extremely gracious and stayed for a majority of the Gala to ensure all went smoothly. We also contracted with CTO for a DJ at the Young Friend's Gala, and two contemporary violinists during our cocktail hour. Both were equally impressive. I will definitely be doing business with CTO Park Avenue again in the future! -Jannine Malave, Director of Donor Relations and Special Events, NMAJH

TRIBECA did an amazing job and performance at our wedding! Our guests had SO much fun and can't stop talking about how fantastic you were. Tribeca made the reception a hit! Thank you for learning the two songs we requested and for patiently answering all my questions leading up to the wedding. We especially loved at the end of the night, how you made sure my husband and I were there for the last song and surrounded by all of our family and friends on the dance floor, it was such a cool moment that we will remember forever. You made our day a dream come true and we can't thank you enough! You were a pleasure to work with and we wish Tribeca much success, you guys deserve it!

The band was really awesome and had the whole party rocking it out!

You will not find a more incredible band ANYWHERE. Eddie Bruce is brilliant and his band is absolutely sensation. Book them early and enjoy every moment of your planning. It is the beginning of such a special time in your life.

One word …Unbelievable! I have referred CTO High Voltage to many of my clients so it was without hesitation that they were my first choice when planning my own wedding. I also hired ROCK STRINGS from CTO for the ceremony and dinner reception. They too were amazing and added such a unique feel to the evening!!!! I will say that the most special touch was the female vocalist who sang AT LAST when I walked down the aisle with my father …choir robe and all thanks to Carmen, the President of CTO!

If you are in search of an event to remember you really only have one option ….CTO! Cheers!

CTO Tribeca was WAY beyond our expectations. We are at that age where we are going to so many friends weddings a year and have been somewhat unimpressed by the entertainment we have seen. The music was a big focus for us at our wedding and we (like most couples) wanted the dance floor crowded the whole night. I don't think we were prepared to have all 250 of our guests on the dance floor the whole night, and that's what happened. Everyone had so much fun and they are still talking about it. CTO Tribeca sounds amazing, and their energy is contagious. Maylyn was even on the dance floor singing along with all of us.
They made our reception and I can honestly say it wouldn't have been as fun with anyone else.
As a bride going through the planning process, I wish every vendor was as easy to work with as Maylyn, Carmen, and the CTO staff. Maylyn responded immediately to every email I sent her and was so flexible with our song requests since we were very particular about what types of music and songs to play.
I am beyond thrilled with our experience and can't wait to go to another wedding where CTO Tribeca plays!

The Eddie Bruce Band keeps everyone dancing all night long! I had been to 2 weddings before my own where Eddie Bruce was the band and danced the entire time (even my now husband was dancing which never happens!) so I knew exactly who I wanted to do our wedding. The best part is they are versatile- they can really accommodate any type of music genre and know how to play to a crowd. The dance floor was packed the entire night and my guests were talking about how amazing the band was for months after the wedding - I really could not have asked for anything more!

Tribeca was wonderful, they made our wedding a PARTY! Maylyn was a terrific band leader, very helpful and easy to work with leading up to the event and during the reception itself. We had so many guests tell us how much they enjoyed the music and literally everyone- even our friends and family who DON'T dance- were up on the dance floor getting down. We will be recommending them highly to anyone we know getting married in the future and planning a wedding, or just wanting to have a great party. Thank you so much Tribeca!

This is the note I sent to Carmen after my daughter's October 8th wedding in Cape May NJ:
Hi Carmen,

I just had to send my warmest thanks to you for providing the best music ever to make my daughter's wedding a truly remarkable
event. The acoustic strings were positively beautiful! The music throughout the cocktail hour was amazing and Park Central, well they were through the roof. Every single person commented about how terrific they were. I personally never left the dance floor. They played straight through with no breaks and that was fantastic for all of our guests. I will def. pass on the word as to where my friends need to go for their entertainment needs.

Thank you Carmen, and please convey our thanks to all of the talented musicians who helped to make the affair extra special.

With sincere gratitude,

Cari Young (mother of the bride)

CTO 5th Avenue were incredible!! They rocked it! All 183 of our guests were on the dance floor before dinner was even served and they stayed dancing the whole night. Their transitions from song to song were outstanding. Their energy was contagious and they sounded amazing. They played all types of music from Motown to 80's to current music - each song was better than the last. I would HIGHLY recommend this band. Not only did they learn the songs we requested, but they were so great to work with. You need to book this band!!!!

I was impressed by CTO from the first time I previewed them. I decided to hire the rock strings and central park for my wedding. This was two of the best decisions of my day. CTO was easy to work with and very responsive with all my questions. I lived in London during my wedding planning and CTO made it very easy to work with them. I would recommend them for every event.

Maylyn and CTO Tribeca were absolutely amazing!!! Maylyn was easy to work with prior to the wedding and did a great job of leading the night along. They were all extremely talented and had everyone on the dance floor all night long- from our friends to our grandparents! CTO Tribeca was able to play any song we requested, and read the mood of the room to ensure the music ran smoothly. We seriously could not be more thrilled with CTO Tribeca - they made our wedding into the party we hoped for!

CTO is a professional entertainment organization - and and it shows! We wanted an experienced DJ who could work with our specific requests while being able to "read" a room and pick up the pace if needed - and DJ Bizz fit the bill. We and our guests danced the night away to a great collection of music that kept the energy up and everyone happy. We had the best night of our lives!

Carmen and the band absolutely hit it out of the park! We have had so many friends tell us how fabulous our band was at the wedding, and they really were. We've had guests tell us that our band is the best band they had ever had at a wedding, while others have said that they had never been to a wedding where so many guests were up-and-dancing throughout the night. We can't thank Carmen enough! We had the best time and our guests did as well! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! You totally delivered!!!

We used AREA 51. THEY WERE AMAZING. I had many wedding veterans approach us at the reception and the days following telling us they were one of the best wedding bands they have ever seen. These guys had both grandmothers on the dance floor. I could not have asked for a better experience.

The band High Voltage was simply awesome. Nobody could stay away from the dance floor the entire night. All members of the band were very friendly to us and our guests. After the party was over, everyone was asking us where we found the band. I would definitely recommend these guys and I hope that we can see them again sometime!

I had first seen Eddie & band perform at a friend's wedding and knew instantly that when my husband and I got married we needed Eddie at our wedding. We were not disappointed. Our guests danced from start to finish!!

At our wedding, CTO 5th Avenue brought everyone to the dance floor and people pretty much stayed there - just what we wanted for our reception!! The artists are professionals and truly talented individuals who take pride in their work. Carmen, 5th Avenue, DJ Bizz - thank you!!!

From the second we walked in, the place was hopping!! The talented ensemble of musicians at CTO kept everyone on the dancefloor the whole night - EVERYONE was impressed by our band! They did a lovely version of Just Breathe by Pearl Jam for our first song - sounded like a recording, everyone was so impressed! The band leader worked closely with us to make sure that the overall tone of our reception was in line with our expectations without distracting me one bit from enjoying a whole night on the dance floor!! My thanks to Carmen, of course, and his talented team!!

Phenomenal night of music. We couldnt have asked for anything better.

CTO Tribeca was PHENOMENAL at our wedding! As an event planner myself, I have seen and heard SO many different types of wedding entertainment that I was the most indecisive bride ever. It took me months to choose Tribeca, but working with Carmen, Maylyn and the CTO staff was an absolute pleasure-- I knew I had made the right choice. We were worried about introducing such an upbeat, modern band to our relatively traditional families (who are used to DJs at weddings), but the dance floor was PACKED all night and we have received RAVE comments from everyone that attended! The three lead singers were all amazing, and sang everything from Oldies to Lady Gaga in a way that got the whole crowd excited. If you are considering a band, GO SEE TRIBECA'S SHOWCASE-- it will be the best decision you make for a truly UNFORGETTABLE reception.

CTO Uptown made our day perfect. They flawlessly and professionally executed the day's events, checking in with us whenever necessary, but never intruding.

At one point I turned to my husband and said "Wow--I think Sting is performing at our wedding!" Their renditions of our favorite songs were perfect.

One of my wishes was to sing a song at the beginning of the reception. They met us for a quick sound check, and made sure all went perfectly.

Thank you, Dave and team--we would recommend you to anyone who is looking for a high quality entertainment experience!

CTO provided a fanastic wedding celebration. I found them to be very professional and were very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to planning not only the entertainmentm, but also provided helpful hints for venue location/layout and timeline of the day. CTO went above and beyond. There slogan holds true, it wouldn't have been a party without CTO!

CTO Park Central was the band we chose for our wedding. They were INCREDIBLE! We knew that they were going to be good, but they blew away our expectations. Our guests were dancing the entire night and we didn't want the night to end. We only hope that one of our friends will use them so that my husband and I can spend a night dancing to them!! We HIGHLY recommend CTO PARK CENTRAL!

We used CTO Heat for our wedding and we added some additional singers from CTO Divaliscious. Overall, they did a wonderful job and really made the evening special and a great time for everyone. The band leader Nate was a little hard to get a hold of at times but in the end, he was very flexible and willing to accommodate last minute changes. It was a fabulous party overall.

We used CTO Tribeca to play our wedding and boy were we thankful. They honestly were the best wedding band that we've ever seen and were an absolute joy to work with. Everyone kept mentioning to us how amazing our band was and that they did an amazing job of keeping everyone dancing. I think from the moment they started to the moment our wedding ended the dance floor was packed.

Maylyn, the band leader, was an absolute sweetheart and listened to all our requests, worked with us to pick the exact type of music we wanted, and gave us all the attention we needed to make this day as special as can be and worry free.

Since then at least 2 of our personal friends have contracted CTO Tribeca to do their weddings. This was great b.c we actually got to experience them as a guest and let me tell you it was no accident how great they were.

I promise if you are looking for a good full band, believe 9 piece they were, you can't go wrong using these guys.

We hired this Band for our wedding and they were AWESOME!!!! Every single guest I've spoken to commented on how great they were and two of my guests have already contacted them about playing their weddings. While our band did not play many of the songs we requested, they were a ton of fun, very high energy, and everyone was up on the dancefloor the whole time. The contract and negotiation was smooth.

The best! They are the best!!!!

Thank you all for being part of our special day.

AMAZING! We had CTO 5th Avenue play at our wedding reception. Everyone at the wedding was truly blown away by their talent. They were the highlight of the wedding. They nailed our first dance song. They were able to tell what kind of music the crowd was into and continued playing for the crowd.

CTO Heat made our wedding special, romantic, and fun. Nate, the bandleader, was accommodating and very professional. The band played a wide range of songs and worked the crowd so well! The lead vocalists were soulful and passionate. Thanks to CTO and Heat for all the life long memories - Harry and Stephanie Vartanian

The CTO Heat played at our outdoor wedding. Everyone we spoke with at CTO was responsive and professional. Our guests had a fantastic time dancing at our wedding. The band was very receptive to our song requests, and was flexible with the schedule. The band played a good mix of fast and slow songs, and really got the guests engaged. I would definitely recommend this band!

CTO was great! I knew when I booked them that I would get my money's worth. I do think the band was a little costly, no matter how great they performed, but they did a wonderful job. My dance floor was packed the entire night. There was not one moment that people were not dancing if they were not eating. The band did great with my selections as well. The only thing I was a little disappointed in, was that I asked for 3 specific songs to be played and I did not hear any of them that night and I was not told previously that they were not going to perform them. Other than that, they were amazing and the band leader was very kind.

Very professional. Paul Soltille played beautiful music for my ceremony.

When I think back to all the weddings I have been to, I had to think about what I really remembered. Top two: Music and Food. Since I was getting married at Blue Bell Country Club they had a preferred vendor list so I looked at them first. Their website is great. I was able to watch all the bands the company managed with the videos they have posted and I found CTO Heat. I thought I could not afford them, but after one call I was able to get a price and that was were I decided to put my money in this wedding. They were worth every dollar! There was not a person in the room that did not comment on how Fantastic the band was. I never saw this band except for their web video and they were spot on.

CTO Fifth Avenue MADE our reception an absolute Party! We had high expectations after hearing so many good reviews but we were thrilled with CTO! Brian, the Band Leader, was great! He helped choose great songs and gave us guidance on the perfect wedding music to keep the party going. CTO is worth every penny!!!! We didn't want our night to end!!!

Thanks CTO Fifth Avenue!

Great Service, Guests loved them!

CTO SOHO was amazing! They had everyone from our flower girl, to our friends, to our parents and our grandparents out on the dance floor the entire night. They had SO much energy and really knew how to involve everyone. They only learn 2 songs that are not on your playlist and they did not get to all the songs that we asked them to play but we did not care because we had more compliments on them than we could count. They had a great flow of the night with no dull moments. They were full of life, loud, able to understand and most of all great performers. This band is a no-brainer!

We had CTO Soho from the CTO entertainment group. To sum up our reaction: Wow! You cannot go wrong with CTO Soho. Not only was their performance incredible, but the bandleader (Patrice) answered all of our many questions leading up to the affair patiently and promptly. Many people understand that the band is the most important element of a reception. We chose Soho based on the bandleader's personal charm, the strength of the vocals and instrumentals, and the tremendous level of energy we felt from the band during their showcase. Each of these qualities came shining through at the reception. We had scores of compliments about the music from our guests during and after the wedding, such as, “Smokin’ hot!” “I looked around, and nobody was in their seat!” and “Where did you find the band? They are fantastic!” ... As it happened, we were guests at two weddings in the months prior to our affair where another CTO band performed. They were great both times, and I naturally began to wonder about our decision to go with Soho. It was only after our daughter’s wedding that I shared this with my wife, and she admitted she had needlessly been thinking the same thing! Soho was simply over the top, and we had no reason to worry. Their guest interaction, the pace of the song sequences, and the overall quality of the performance made the evening enjoyable and memorable for everyone. Simply put: Soho was amazing!

Jack Rinaldi helped me find the perfect band for my receiption. I ended up booking Valerie Z and Paris who were out of this world. They had everyone inlcuding my grandparents up dancing. Jack was also at the reception to make sure everything went smoothly. I don't have one complaint about either CTO Artists (JDR Productions) or Valerie Z and Paris. I would book them again if I ever needed a band in Marco Island.

We hired CTO Park Cental for our wedding and they were fantastic! Vaneesa hosted the night and got people excited & up and dancing. Everyone could not believe we brought a "Philly" band to "NY". We saw them at the showcase and were SO impressed at their energy and their skill that we decided it was worth it. Many people have commented to us since the wedding how great and impressive they thought the band was.

Their main downside was responsiveness. (And thats more management, i guess than the band) It took numerous requests to receive a song list and actually didnt get it till a few weeks before the wedding. We also had a few other questions along the way which had delayed responsiveness. The times they were prompt was when payments were due.

All in all though, we are VERY glad we went with CTO and Park Central and think anyone who hires them will no doubt have a great, fun & entertaining wedding.

CTO SOHO made our reception the best!! Our guests did not stop dancing, people left our party saying it was the best wedding reception they have ever been to. The band members were very interactive with the guests by singing on the dance floor and allowing the groom and groomsmen to take the mic. The band leader, Patrice, was professional and easy to work with!

CTO Heat was wonderful, we actually got mail after the wedding from people who could not stop raving about our band. They knew how to keep the dance floor packed and the song selection was great! Thanks to Nate, Kenny and the rest of the crew...what a night!!!!

Fantastic Band. Everyone danced the night away

CTO Manhattan had everyone up and dancing the entire night. They played a great mix of dance music that had the dance floor packed. Everyone was talking about how great they were and we were thrilled. The night was lively and energetic right from the start. Our wedding song was not the typical wedding song, Crush by Dave Matthews Band and they played it to perfection even adding a slight reggae twist which made it incredible. CTO even allowed a family friend to play keyboards while my new father-in-law and I danced to a special dedication of "Sherri Baby" from him to me. Great music, great band.

Our band was the hit of the night! 7 months later people are STILL asking who they were and commenting how great they were.... They read the crowd well- they accepted a few requests from us ahead of time, with the caveat that they would se how the night went. The band hit our first song (Elvis) perfectly! The range was outstanding. And one of our guests even got on stage for a song!

CTO Manhattan was awsome. They rocked the house. Only issues were the cost and they wouldn't continue playing past midnight. Still good overall.

A wonderful variety of entertainment artisit can be found in the CTO Family - making your event an affair to remeber.

Absolutely top-notch professionals! Great event band!

Nothing but Great Talent and Amazing Sound. What can we say? We've know CTO for over 25 years and recommend them to all of our clients. They make the dance floor Kick!
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CTO is an amazing professional entertainment company. I have had the pleasure of both using CTO for my clients as well as my personal wedding and couldn't recommend them highly enough. Amazing.

CTO bands are awesome! Always make the party SO much fun, which makes for great shots. They run the evening perfectly, and play nice with us and let us know throughout the night the schedule and what's happening next. Love to work with them...makes our job that much happier!

CTO High Voltage is one of my FAVORITE bands to work with. They ROCK!!! Their singers and musicians are truly talented, never off key, and they keep the dance floor packed. They are also very easy to work with and make sure that the timeline is coordinated with the other vendors. I highly recommend!

A wide array of bands and musical talent. We have worked with several of CTO's bands and artists over the years and they never fail to entertain!