Hank Lane Music

We hired the Frank Michaels Band within Hank Lane, and they were absolutely incredible! Frank, Devon and Stephanie were electric and got along so well with the crowd, they felt like guests at the wedding! The did a Rihanna set, which basically made my night, but also snuck in classic motown hits that kep everyone on the dancefloor all night. We worked with Spencer to identify which band made sense for our size and style - and he nailed it. Highly recommend!

Pete Saunders was THE BEST! He and his band made or night so special. They made a special effort to know what kind of music we liked, and didn't like, but more importantly read the crowd. They were a real band, not your typical wedding band. Very polished professional.

Another important thing to know is they have a great "emergency plan" which most bands didn't have and couldn't offer. Hank Lane represents a handful of bands, but never book all of them on a given weekend. That way, if someone is ill or can't make your event for any reason, they have at least one full band of musicians available to fill in! Genius, and again, not something most bands have a plan or, at least not a good one.

People are still talking about the band at our wedding. They are on the pricy side, but this is one case where you really do get what you pay for! It's worth the money if you have it, and if you don't have it, find it! They are 100% worth it.

Michael Hart Band Hank Lane was absolutely incredible. They kept the partying going. All of our guests were so impressed by their talent!

Kevin Osborne's band was INCREDIBLE. They had the crowd dancing the entire night and helped to make this the most special night. The read the crowd and did an amazing job of picking songs without much direction. THANK YOU!!!!

The Ernest Mills Band made our wedding!! I can't say enough positive things about them. Our experience with Hank Lane from start to finish was absolutely amazing. From the minute we met Justin to the last song that Ernest sang and every moment in between, we were 100% satisfied. Our dance floor was packed the entire time. It has been two weeks and our friends are still raving about the band... My uncle even decided he wants them to play at his 60th birthday party (he's only 57 years old). If Ernest happens to be booked the night of your event, schedule a meeting anyway to discuss the other bands Hank Lane has to offer. It was the best decision we made!

Hank Lane Music was great to work with and the Dylan Matthews Band was awesome!

We just returned from our amazing honeymoon in Costa Rica and the first thing I wanted to do was to leave AMAZING feedback for Spencer Kaufman, Steve Delisi, and his AMAZING band. We are still in awe talking about how phenomenal they were. Upon seeing our reception space all set up prior to our ceremony, we were pleasantly surprised at how large our dance floor was...HOWEVER, the dance floor was PACKED the entire night. The Steve Delisi Band was PHENOMENAL. We have gotten consistent, positive feedback on how amazing all of the members of the band were and could not believe what we were hearing. Their renditions of their entire set list was spot on, and some of our friends who swear by DJs at weddings were blown away by how great the Steve Delisi Band sounded. We had an amazing time and our feet and voices were soar for days after! Thanks so much for making our wedding day unforgettable and we hope to see the Steve Delisi Band at some of our friends' future weddings soon!!

Ernest Mills and his crew were seriously the best band that I have ever seen play to a wedding. No one sat down the entire night, except to eat, and even then people were itching to get back up. My guests were chanting "one more song" like they were at a concert at the end of the night because they didn't want the party to end.

Also, Ian and the Hank Lane staff were really helpful when I was choosing all of my ceremony and first dance songs. They are really experienced, and although they let you choose what you want for yourself, they also know what works and what doesn't work and I was grateful for their advice.

The Steve Delisi Band is the single best way to ensure your event is a smashing success, your guests have the time of the lives, and your wedding is one to remember. This band will knock your socks off. Our dance floor was packed, we had the time of our lives, and our guests are raving about them nonstop. Some of our guests (parents' friends in their 50-60s) were standing on chairs to see the excitement. Some described it as, "better than any concert." Budget for this band first and then work everything else around it- you won't be disappointed. Worth every penny.

We used Hank Lane's Rhythm Nights for our wedding on October 6th and we could not have been happier! They did a fantastic job and always had the dance floor packed. We have been to more than a few weddings where the floor is empty, but Rhythm Nights read the crowd and always gave them what they wanted. My husband and I were very picky. We hate when bands have that cheesy wedding band knockoff sound, but Rhythm Nights sounded EXCELLENT. I highly recommend them to anyone looking. I cannot tell you how many compliments we got regarding the band. Several people even wanted their number!

We used the Hank Lane band "Soho Rhythm" for all the music at our reception on October 6, although Hank Lane also offers DJs as well. They say "you get what you pay for", and while Hank Lane likely won't be the cheapest source of music for your reception, it will be top quality: their stable of highly qualified musicians produces a great sound, and people were up and dancing at our reception all night (which was exactly what we were going for). They also honored a few special request songs that we wanted to play at the end of the night and, more notably, made an exception for us and allowed us to add a musician from outside the band to join them to sing and play guitar for a very special first dance song.
They were professional and helpful in scheduling an initial meeting to discuss our taste in music and determine which band would be right for our wedding. They also checked in with us 2 weeks prior to the date in order to make sure we were on the same page with the music selection.
The bottom line is this: we felt that music for the reception was such an important element of our wedding that we were willing to pay the premium for a Hank Lane band and we were not dissappointed. The band was awesome and everybody went nuts on the dance floor. What more could you ask for? Thanks Hank...

Steve Delisi and his band are absolutely incredible and helped make our wedding such a fun and memorable experience. From the moment we were introduced, they had the entire dance floor packed throughout the whole evening. To this day our friends and family are still commenting how much fun they had at our wedding because of the band.

Besides playing a variety of amazing music, Steve and his team were extremely professional to work with throughout the process. We can't thank them enough and would highly, highly recommend them to anyone else looking for a wedding band.

We used the Ernest Mills band for our wedding on 9/29 at The Horticulture Center in Philadelphia. The band was incredible and helped shape an epic evening. My husband and I are huge live music fans and have seen hundreds of concerts, and Ernest and his band put on one of the best live shows we've ever seen!

Ernest killed it. The guitarist killed it. The bassist killed it. The horns section killed it. The keyboard player killed it. The drummer killed it. All of the vocalists killed it. It was a killer party and not only was the dance floor never empty, it was jam packed for the entire night! The whole band was having a blast all night long and played exactly what the crowd wanted to hear. There were so many moments when my husband and I looked at each other and exclaimed "we win!", especially when the band would drop into a song we specifically requested.

We really appreciate the professionalism that was displayed throughout the entire booking and planning process. Our initial contact was Spencer, and our finals contact was Mike, both were very responsive, patient, and understood our vision.

We wish we could do it all over again. Ernest and his band are amazing and exceeded all expectations....which were very high! By far the best wedding band we've ever seen or boogied down to.

If you want to ensure yourself a rocking party...book the Ernest Mills band!

AMAZING!!!! Hank Lane was incredible. We STILL get responses on how great the band was. Very impressed.

THE BEST! We got calls and emails about how incredible our band (Riverside Drive) was for weeks! They were so great to work with and always checked in to make sure that everything was perfect before our big day.

We hired the Russ Bennett Band for our Sep. 8, 2012, wedding near Hackensack, NJ. We were lucky enough to get a sneak preview of them playing at a wedding we attended in Rhinebeck, NY, a year ago and we knew instantly that we wanted them to play at our wedding. These guys play a wide range of music from 40s swing to current Top 40 hits and they will have all of your guests out on the dance floor the entire night. Their talent and energy are a real crowd pleaser.

During our wedding reception, a severe thunderstorm knocked out power to the country club for a couple of hours. We lit hundreds of candles and the band played "unplugged" on guitar, sax, and even wheeled in a grand piano from another room and played until the power came back on. It was great and definitely made our wedding day even more memorable! Everyone was dancing and singing along throughout the reception and told us that we picked the best band they ever heard at a wedding.

The Russ Bennett Band is simply amazing and we highly recommend them to everyone!

Hank Lane- Ernest Mills Band did an amazing job for our wedding a few weeks ago!

They were really professional, fun, and had such great voices! They played to the crowd and did a wonderful job keeping everyone on the dance floor.

Also, Hank Lane was great to work with behind the scenes as well during the wedding planning process.

I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a great experience!

We wanted to let everyone know how great the Jeff Lubin band was at our wedding! The guests are still talking about how amazing they were and how the music was out of this world! Jeff played a great range of music, and we were impressed that they played each of our requests. From the energy of the room to the smiles on our faces, we couldn't be more happy!!! So a big THANK YOU to the band!!!!

We hired Marcus Reid form Hank Lane. My friends are still talking about how amazing the band was at our wedding. it was such a rockin night. My husband Billy and i are trying to come up with a reason for another party, just so we can hear Marcus and the band play again. They played absolutely everything we could ask for. My guests were seriously amazed by this band. all the current pop dance hits from today, 80's party rock hits, motown classics, you name it they played it. They sounded just like the actual songs. The energy was so high and the entertainment was so incredible the entire night. No one left the dance floor. No one at the party wanted to leave. The chants of "one more song" did not stop at the end of the night. And they did play one more song, actually 2 more!

This was the email my husband sent Dane Wright, band leader for the Dane Wright Band:

That's the simplest way we can describe the performance you and your band put on at our wedding this past Friday. We cannot tell you how many compliments we received from our guests...from the song selection, the band's instrumental talent, to your Frank Sinatra voice...the best we could have EVER asked for and hired. You and your bands showmanship, professionalism and talent EXCEEDED our expectations without a doubt. We wish we were back in that moment on the dance floor, lying on the ground with your lead singer and saxiphone player (Sax-O-Beat) to the song 'Shout', just going nuts on the dance floor. SO much energy! In our minds right now, our wedding night never ended b/c of moments like that and they will certainly live on in our memories in the days, weeks, months AND years to come.

We are so grateful to you and your band for the hard work and effort you put into preparing for our wedding. As Erik mentioned that day we met him, he said your band is a 'true class act' and 'one of the HOTTEST event bands out there right now.' Man, he was right on point. You couldn't have executed your performance at our wedding any better and for that, we thank you. We certainly will pass you and your band's name along to those looking to book a band for any occasion. NOT that you need our help in promoting yourselves. You left quite an impression on our guests and I have feeling you might be getting some calls in the not-so-distant future. :)

Thanks again, Dane. We REALLY hope to see you and your band in action again!

The Park Avenue band was UNBELIEVABLE!!! It was a pleasure to work with the staff at Hank Lane. Everyone we worked with was professional and courteous. We especially want to thank Justin from Hank Lane for help choosing this band for us. When we first heard the band play our song, “If I Ain’t Got You”, my husband and I just knew they were the one. All our guests at my wedding said it was one of the best weddings they’ve been to. Our guests were stunned on how amazing the band was. I remember seeing their jaws drop when they heard the first song play. We chose a wide genre of songs and each song was performed remarkably.

We were lucky enough to work with the Frank Michaels band for our wedding, and I can't say enough great things about them. Our wedding was over a month ago and we're still receiving compliments from guests. Their range is incredible in terms of their music, and they were very flexible, worked with our preferences, and respected our requests to avoid some songs (despite bothersome guests trying to convince them otherwise). I truly cannot recommend these guys highly enough - they're as professional as you can get and truly best in class.

The Russell Bennett Band of Hank Lane Music was phenomenal. My husband and I had an unbelievable time dancing the night away and received endless compliments about the music. While I think rocking out to "Proud Mary" and "Footloose" were my favorite dancing moments, the entire night of music was absolutely superb!

The Dane wright band from bank lane was absolutely amazing! I can't tell you how many people told us it was the best wedding band they have ever seen! They knew exactly how to get the crowd up ad moving and they could play everything and anything from the 70s music to Mumford and sons to country! It was truly amazing and I hope I am able to either see them or hire them again in the future!

The Artie Stewart band was BEYOND AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I had many many people at my wedding say that it was the best wedding they had ever been to, no, not because of me and my husband but because of the band. I had cousins from Ireland who also said this was the best wedding they had ever been too. They were professional, responsive, courteous, timely, worth every penny!!!! Artie knew exactly when to tone down the music and let people talk and when to amp up the music and to get everyone dancing. It was the perfect balance of music. It was to the point that I did not even notice them because there was such a strong balance of reading the crowd and knowing when to get loud and when to let everyone take a break. They made my wedding perfect!!!! Hire them, no questions asked!!!!
Fiona & Bill

We used the Pete Saunders Band for our wedding and they were AMAZING! I knew about the reputation of Hank Lane bands and had asked about a couple specifically but they were already booked for our big day. Justin at Hank Lane, based on what we wanted and our budget, suggested Pete Saunders Band and I'm so glad he did! Since we didn't have a huge area of space (or a huge budget), we could only accomodate 6 pieces. The great thing about Pete's band is that many of the members play instruments AND sing so it felt like many more than 6 pieces. Also, Pete is the music librarian at Hank Lane and works on many of the arrangements. He's incredibly talented and knowledgeable so we had a feeling that we'd be in great hands. We had the pleasure of meeting with Pete in advance to discuss our music selections and generally what we wanted for the reception. He totally understood everything we were saying and made great suggestions. Pete played acoustic guitar for our ceremony and cocktail hour and he was fantastic. Then the full band rocked throughout our reception. They did an awesome job reading the crowd, playing a great selection for all ages and keeping the party going all day/night. A few of our guests asked for their card and many commented on how great they were. We couldn't have been more pleased and we are forever grateful to Pete, Justin and the entire Hank Lane family for making our day extra special.

We were thrilled with our choice to use the Russ Bennett Band with Hank Lane at our wedding on June 23, 2012! We had met with Ian and Russ at Hank Lane and they were great at helping us pick the band to fit our needs. We had a wide age range of guests at the wedding, from 18- 86, so we wanted to make sure that everyone enjoyed the music and could have a good time partying all night long. Russ Bennett band does NOT disappoint! Everyone was dancing the entire night! My grandma, in her 80s, even got loose on the dance floor. We had so many people ask us who our band was and tell us over and over again how great they were! Russ and his band played all our special songs and really knew how to keep the dance floor grooving whether to Earth, Wind and Fire or Rhianna. Russ helped us incorporate our engagement song into the ceremony (walking down the aisle) and he helped us pick non traditional ceremony songs for our bridal party that worked beautifully. Everyone at Hank Lane was responsive to emails and calls and so easy to work with. They helped us map out the timeline of the night and make sure that there was a good flow of eating and dancing. The dance floor was packed up until the last dance by Journey "Dont Stop Believing"! After the last dance and the last dip, our guests were screaming "Encore!"- they just wanted more and more! Rave reviews all around to Hank Lane and Russ Bennett band!
Rachel and Jonathan- Roosevelt Hotel Wedding June 23, 2012

Very happy with the service! Hank Lane Revue did a fantastic job!

Michael Hart Band made our wedding the most AMAZING day of our lives!! They seriously were the best band we've ever heard, and all of our guests are still raving about them almost 2 months later! They played everything we wanted them to play and more... their range is incredible and their energy is unbelievable! We can't say enough good things about them and would recommend them to anyone and everyone planning a wedding!!

Our band was the AMAZING!!! Seriously ALL OF MY GUESTS still raves about how great our band was. Literally everyone was on the dance floor...even some of our snobby, self-centered guests, haha. If you decide to have a band for your wedding, Hank Lane is the answer

The Dane Wright Band was amazing and had people dancing all night. Our friends were raving about the band and thinking of switching their own wedding bands to Dane Wright. I was so impressed and would highly recommend them to any crowd that likes to dance!

We have attended approximately 20 weddings over the past 3 years and Hank Lane was by far the best band we have seen. In fact, several of our family and friends have been raving about them since our wedding and confirmed that they are the best band they've seen perform.
On day of, the band members were on time and needed little (if any) direction from us. Each band members' music ability was GREAT, but equally as impressive was their enthusiasm and energy for the entire night. The range of music they played was exactly what we wanted and they filled the room with energy for 4 straight hours. We had an amazing time at our wedding and Hank Lane Revue was a critical component of that. We sincerely recommend the band to anyone who wants to have a great wedding reception.

My husband and I are SO SO SO BEYOND over the moon happy that we chose Hank Lane, PETE SAUNDER'S BAND to play at our wedding at the Garrison on June 3, 2012. From the minute we met with Kim at Hank Lane's NYC offices we instantly clicked. Truth be told we were so nervous that we did NOT get to see the band live. As she assured us this was NOT necessary. Elliot, Jenna J, and Pete were beyond professional and SO TALENTED. The ceremony and cocktail music were perfection and they completely brought down the house during our reception. They were so interactive and totally played to the crowded. My guests just could not get enough of them!!!! Two months later, I am still getting phone calls about this band and how incredible they were. I do not anticipate that this will stop any time soon. They truly played their hearts out for us!!! If you want a wedding where the music is so good that no one wants to sit down because the music is just too good, this is the band for you.

Hank Lane runs like a machine. My band was the Ernest Mills band, and Ernest was fantastic. He really got the crowd going, but not in a cheesy way. Everyone was dancing the entire time. Everyone kept saying how great the music was. I think if nothing else went well in my wedding and this band was the only thing I had going for me, it would have been one of the most fun weddings ever.

We used Hank Lane for our wedding at the Central Park Boathouse -- our band was led by J. Lamont and it was fantastic. All our guests commented about how amazing our band was to be able to play the top 40 hits and the classics at the same level of expertise and energy. I was afraid our wedding was going to boring and everyone would be sitting at the dinner table looking at each other--but instead J. Lamont had everyone dancing at every interval. Highly recommended -- J. Lamont from Hank Lane!

Obviously having the right band can make or break an event and there's no question that the Dane Wright Band went above and beyond in helping to make our wedding better than we could have ever imagined.

Even though we had initially only seen videos of the band, we could tell they were going to be awesome. We were able to meet with Dane beforehand and we loved how much we were on the same page with respect to the type of music we wanted, the flow and timing of the evening, and overall vibe of the band. We liked that the band had been together for so long and grown up as friends and musicians -- you could tell they love what they do and it showed.

Once the party got started, the band was non-stop high energy and they absolutely crushed it from start to finish. They really connected with the crowd and had everyone on the dance floor all night long … the saxophonist was even playing on the floor during Shout! We loved that they managed to integrate themselves among our guests both on the dance floor and around the tables. The volume level was great for young and old and they played an awesome mix of songs that appealed to generations young and old. Everyone has continued to rave about the Dane Wright Band to us and we really couldn't have been happier with them. We can’t say enough positive things about Dane Wright & crew and we know we’ll see them at plenty of other friends and families weddings soon!

Jeff Lubin and his band from Hank Lane Music were UNREAL at our wedding on May 5th. Everyone danced the night away and continued to talk about the band and is STILL talking about the band. He rocked the house down and couldn't have been more perfect and versatile. He played everything that everyone would have wanted to hear; from the Top 40 to Frank Sinatra. Hank Lane's staff was very helpful while choosing our music and we were so happy with the outcome of everything! I would highly recommend Jeff Lubin for a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or any other event you may be having !

We had the Ernest Mills Band for our wedding this past weekend and they were fabulous! Ernest is awesome - he did a great job keeping the crowd excited and dancing all night! And the band did a great job of playing all different types of music that had our whole wedding up and dancing, not just the "kids"! Working with Hank Lane up until the day of was great as well - they helped us figure out our timeline for the actual wedding reception and were flexible with some of our special requests. We also used Hank Lane for our ceremony and cocktail hour music and I had some very specific requests for ceremony music which they did an amazing job of catering to. The only hiccup I had in working with them is that nobody addressed up front that we would need them to do the PA for our ceremony (for the officiant) so 2 weeks before the day we needed to pay an extra fee (and it wasn't nominal) to fund the PA setup for the ceremony which was kind of annoying. We didn't have an issue paying the fee, it was more so that we wished it was addressed at the beginning vs. having yet another cost being thrown our way at the last minute. Other than that, they were really great and would highly recommend them to any one looking for a professional, and contemporary sounding band at their wedding.

Artie Stuart from Hank Lane was AMAZING! they played everything we wanted to hear, and got the crowd going! we danced the entire night and everyone loved our band! could not be happier

Great band - highly recommend!

We had the Russ Bennett Band. They were excellent. Our guests were on the dance floor which set the tone for the evening. We received many compliments on the band. Russ was also great as he was calm in the midst of all the activity and kept checking with us. The male and female vocalists were outstanding. I can't recommend them enough. Everything from Lady Gaga, to Frank Sinatra, to Johnny Cash can be done by the Russ Bennett Band. Erik Marshall helped us from Hank Lane and he was very professional. It's a class act place that really wants you to enjoy your music on your day!!

DANE WRIGHT BAND

We first met with Spencer Kaufman from Hank Lane to discuss our options. He was extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He listened to what we wanted and helped us decide that The Dane Wright Band was the right fit for our affair. He also helped us pick the right amount of musicians. He offered suggestions wasn't pushy at all...he made us feel comfortable and assured us that whatever we chose, we'd have a great band! And he was right!

The DANE WRIGHT BAND was amazing at our wedding! All of our guests have been raving about the band (both the talent and the song selection)! They played a great range of music (a great combo of Top 40, 80s and even Pearl Jam and STP during dinner) and had the entire party up dancing the entire time.

Dane even took the time to meet with us beforehand, so we completely trusted him and didn't have to worry about a thing! It was clear that they made an effort to deliver the type of atmosphere that we were looking for--and it was spot on! Dane asked us all the right questions and offered great advice....and he has such a calming presence!

We hope to see the band again in the future, so we can appreciate them band as a "guest" vs. the "host"!

To this day, our guests are still raving about our band! We had Pete Saunders and his band play at our wedding. Not only were they super high energy and kept the dance floor packed all night long, they played every single one of our requested songs - most of which were very untraditional indie songs. We could not recommend them enough!

Bobby Attiko and Hank Lane did an amazing job at our wedding! Bobby and his band played all of our favorite songs and had us, our families, and our friends dancing all night long. Bobby was a pleasure to deal with and made the planning process very easy and stress-free. He and his band never stopped playing and we are still dancing to Nikki Minaj, LMFAO, Rihanna, and more. We couldn't have pulled off our wedding without Bobby and we can't recommend him highly enough. Use this band!

We can't say enough how awesome The Ernest Mill Band (Hank Lane) is. From our first contact with them right up through the wedding, it was nothing but smooth sailing and highest quality service. They are super professional and a pleasure to work with. They were very responsive to our emails/calls and we were never left in the dark. We gave them some of our music tastes and song suggestions, which were all over the place, and they totally ROCKED IT! They even were kind enough to allow my 9 year old nephew, who is an awesome and talented guitar player, to play a song for us. The wedding went completely smooth and we didn't have to worry about a thing. We didn't' see any of our guests sitting down, everyone was up dancing and partying! Since the reception we have got endless praises from all our guests, asking me for their information and who they were. We are looking forward to throwing another party so we have an excuse to hire these guys again in the future!!!

The Russ Bennett band from Hank Lane played at our wedding reception. They were phenomenal. I'm still getting comments from friends about how great the band was. Russ was great and very flexible with our many requests. He kept checking in with us throughout the reception. And most importantly, they played terrific music and played/sang it perfectly. I couldn't be happier with them.

I can't say enough about the Ernest Mills band. This is probably the best band I've ever seen perform at ANY wedding. And I don't mean just the music - Ernest and Hank Lane really delivered on service and professionalism. Highly, highly recommend!

We had the Ricky Sands Band play at our October 1, 2011 wedding and they were OUTSTANDING!! Not only did they totally stick to the genres/ songs that we specified on our playlist but they totally rocked them!l! They understood our style from the start, were able to read the crowd very well, and just put on a great show for our wedding night. Our dance floor was always full, the singers got involved w/ our guests on the dance floor during a few songs which was awesome. People were raving about the band during the wedding and after. They wanted their card, their number, etc. And best of all the band received shouts for an encore at the end of the night. I would recommend Ricky Sands Band and Hank Lane to anyone.

I understand that people might be nervous since Hank Lane is a large company. Trust me...you do not get lost in the shuffle. These people know exactly what they are doing. I was nervous at first that I couldn't hear the band live (but I guess that's pretty normal for most companies) but honestly, they were better than I ever could have imagined. They sang songs live better than the original artist. No vendor is going to handhold you the entire way through your wedding. If you want that, hire a wedding planner to confirm & reconfirm 10,000 times the same details. Hank Lane handled every aspect of the entertainment portion of our wedding day w/ professionalism and a great attitude. We would work w/ them again w/ out any hesitation.

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Excellent band! Had everyone dancing the whole time, a great variety of songs!

We had Pete Saunders. By far the biggest talk of the wedding. They made our wedding that much more fabulous. Not only did they have the most incredible vocalists, the band played throughout the entire re option with no breaks. They were also so interactive coming out into the crowd and being a part of the celebration. I could not have imagined a better band to play at our wedding!

Amazing!!! People are still talking about what a great band we had. We used Bleecker Street. They are an extremely talented group. Also, Hank Lane is great to work with. They are extremely professional and helpful. Hank Lane and Bleecker Street thank you for helping to make our wedding day complete!

"I can’t say enough about how “The Jeff Lubin Band” made my wedding everything I could have imagined. I found the band after attending my sister’s wedding and knew that there was no other option. They are extremely well versed in just about any music you could possibly want for your wedding and really take the time to sit down and make sure they understand what you envision for your special day. I found them to be very professional and made my reception a very smooth, seamless process. I’ve often found myself at weddings where people are hesitant to get up and dance and with the Jeff Lubin Band, friends that have never danced at weddings were up having a ball. They know how to get the party started and are an extremely talented band with amazing singers. I just can’t say enough. If you want your friends to rant and rave over your wedding for years to come you absolutely should check out this band."

Beyond amazing. EVERY SINGLE person that I have spoken to since the wedding has complimented Kevin Osbourne and his band, saying it was by far the best band they had ever heard and they absolutely made the party that much more special.

We hired the Michael Hart Band at Hank Lane. They were suggested to me by a co-worker and so I looked into them. I had my wedding on a Friday to save a few dollars at the reception site. I had no idea that it would be the best decision of my wedding because it afforded me the opportunity to have Michael Hart & his band perform at my wedding (we couldn't have afforded a Saturday night). And perform they did. I had nearly the entire 200 guests chanting ONE MORE SONG at the end of the wedding. It truly was like being at a concert. They danced with us, with each other with choreographed moves, sang every song we wanted and kept everyone on the dance floor the whole night. The only thing my guests talk about was how this was the best wedding band ever. Still 2 months later they are talking about how they have never and will never encounter a band as good as them. I feel honored to have partied with them. And I hope you can too. Worth the splurge - seriously!

Russ Benet from Hank Lane was the best band I have ever heard and they made our entire wedding reception a complete dance party from start to finish. The energy at my reception was like nothing I have ever seen and I know it was because of the awesome band. I can't recommend them enough - to make your wedding the absolutely most fun night you can imagine!

The Hank Lane team is amazing and made for a wonderful experience. Erik M the sales rep, provided personal attention, professionalism and expert advice.

A special thanks goes out to Dane and the Dane Wright band! They truly made our event a memory that we will cherish for a lifetime along with every guest that was there.

My first interaction with Dane was an hour before the wedding while the band was setting up. I came up to the band and introduced myself, the guys were all great, high spirited and frankly people that I would have liked to have a beer with. Dane made the effort to comment on how unique and romantic our wedding song choice was, a song which he never had heard before, and made me feel great right from the start.

Our wedding was during the record heat wave of 2011 and the temperatures outside exceeded 100 degrees. Due to unforeseen circumstances the air conditioning at our venue was not able to keep up with the oppressive heat and it was hot inside as well. The amazing talents and energy of the band kept everyone dancing all night long despite the heat! It was a party for the ages, one in which everyone untucked their shirts, loosened their ties and got down.

With the heat our wedding could have gone 2 ways...boring and dull, complaining about the heat or the opposite way in which everyone just got a little sweaty together. Dane and the band ensured that we all had a great night and great memories.

The music selection and energy were perfect...we can not thank them enough or say enough great things about them. We are still getting comments from our guests on how amazing the band was 4 months later!

Words cannot express how amazing the Jeff Lubin Band was at our wedding on July 2nd. The sheer number of guests who have called since the wedding to ask about the band is a testament to their incredible performance.

When we met with Jeff over a year ago, he gave us the attention and assistance that every customer should be fortunate enough to have. And as the wedding came closer, he worked with us on everything from the arrivals, to the ceremony, to the reception.. helping to turn our dream-day into reality. We realize it is unusual for a band-leader to give so much attention to each and every client, but never once did we feel as though we inconvenienced him in any way. In fact, Jeff's enthusiasm made us feel as if we were the only wedding he was gearing up for! Every client should feel this way.

Hank Lane Music is truly fortunate to have such a professional and
talented band-leader. We have always said that a person could spend all the money in the world on a wedding, but without good music it is only a wedding...not a party. The Jeff Lubin Band gave us the party of our lives! It was a day we will never forget.

The entire experience was fantastic. We used Kenny Ford and he rocked the place!

Notably, the sales and support teams were great. We can't wait to use them again.

The Pete Saunders Band played my wedding at Temple Beth Torah and they were AMAZING!!! We've been to dozens of weddings in the past few years and no one has topped them. They had everyone dancing all night, and were very fun and playful. We met with Pete ahead of time and he made us feel very comfortable. All the top 40 songs were out of this world--really don't think twice, book this band. They are so professional and will deliver exactly what you want. All of our friends keep calling us to say how amazing our band was. Thanks so much, Pete!!!

They (the Russ Bennett Band) were, simply put, phenomenal. They surpassed all expectations of not just the bride and groom but all guests in attendance. Every person in attendance commented on how much they enjoyed the music, the professionalism and atmosphere the band created at the reception. The band did a great job mixing and matching different styles and eras of songs so as to keep people on the dance floor the entire night. Russ did a fantastic job engaging the audience with the playlist as well as checking in with the bride and groom to make sure we were happy with everything multiple times throughout the evening. The band was so good my parents were getting worried about my 86 year old great aunt because she was dancing to every song and they hadn’t seen her that active in years.

We had the Russ Bennett Band perform at our wedding and we couldn't have asked for a better band!!! They had incredible singers, had the crowd dancing all night, and they did a a great job of honoring our request list. They played mostly modern music like we requested, but they also nailed the classics (The Beatles, AC/DC, etc.). We got compliments throughout the entire night about how great the band was, and it's something that people still consistently bring up whenever we talk about the wedding. My only minor complaint would be Hank Lane's policy of not showing actual wedding footage during our selection process (they have the band's music playing with a photo montage of the band in the background, but they don't actually show live performances). Luckily, we were incredibly happy with the Russ Bennett Band, and we would recommend them in a heartbeat!!!

Amazing! We booked the Russ Bennett Band with Hank Lane for our June 4 wedding and the reviews coming in about the wedding are amazing. EVERYONE LOVED the band! The music was so energetic and wonderful that people started dancing even before the we (bride and groom) were announced! I have friends who have booked other bands with Hank Lane and have been just as happy. You seriously can't go wrong here...they make the entire music planning process seamless and are such a talented group of musicians!!

We used the Encore band from Hank Lane, and they were fantastic! The dance floor was packed all evening, and my husband and I were too busy dancing to even eat! The lead singers were very engaging and even came onto the dance floor to have guests participate in the singing. It was so much fun, and Encore had such a wonderful range of songs - everything from Runaround Sue to Poker Face to Hips Don't Lie. All age ranges were pleased with the selection. We couldn't have been happier with them!

We could not have been more pleased with Pete Saunders Band of Hank Lane Music. Hank Lane was recommended by the women I was working with on my invitations and I was thrilled with Erik each time I spoke to him. He recommended Pete Saunders as our band. Once we chose Pete I continuously kept in contact with him via email and he was always prompt in his responses. I wanted to walk down the aisle to Beyonce's Ave Maria and Pete worked on 8 different cuts of the track to make it exactly right. Their performance during the reception was incredible. They sounded fantastic, were fun and got into the crowd, and made it the best party we could have imagined.

The band was great (Jeff Lubin)! We would recommend them for other weddings and events.

Well I must say Dane Wright made my wedding day pretty amazing. I know I chose to get married in the winter and the snow was brutal - some my family could not make it into the city from out of town because of it and we were pretty down about it BUT... Dane, you made the night. You made us as happy as we could have ever asked. Not only were you professional, knowledgeable and the biggest sweetheart we have ever met, your talents are incredible! Thank you so much for your energy. Our wedding was amazing and our guests haven't stopped raving about you. PLUS...some of our bridesmaids are still talking about how cute you are! You're awesome and we thank you from the bottom of hearts. From day one in our appointment, we knew you had it! All the best from this point forward - Marrissa and Sal - 1/8/11 Dane Wright Band

We used the Erik Marshall band from Hank Lane Music for our wedding at the Mandarian Oriental Hotel in NYC on January 8th, 2011. They were so AMAZING and had all the wedding guests up and dancing ALL night long! Although everyone commented on how beautiful the floral arrangements were, there wasn't one person that I spoke to that didn't go on about how great the band was. Several people told me that even though they don't have any events coming up, they want to plan something just so they can hire the band! Erik Marshall, band member and half owner of Hank Lane Music, was a pleasure to deal with and made everything so simple for us. Basically, we just told him what kind of music we liked, and left the rest up to him. They even learned our wedding song only five days before the wedding and they did a wonderful job. Very professional and a must-have for any New York City wedding! Thank you Erik and the rest of the band!!

I have to say these guys made our wedding. Their enthusiasm, great song list, and ability to mix with the crowd really got people on their feet and having a great time. The most consistent feedback we heard from our guests about our event was 'best band ever!'

Possibly the best part of our wedding. We never stop hearing how great the band was. Very friendly and pre-wedding communication was easy. We had the Ernest Mills and he and his band were FANTASTIC

We booked Ricky Sands and his band and they were AMAZING. They played everything from Bon Jovi to Motown/Funk to Lady Gaga…and they made it sound better than the actual recorded songs! The dance floor was entirely full for the whole party. Not only was the band awesome, but Ricky is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet and was a wonderful MC. One of the wonderful things about the Ricky Sands band (and any Hank Lane band) is that they’re playing live music throughout the whole party, even while you’re eating dinner and dessert. We can’t say enough great things about Ricky and his band.

We had the Downtown Band at our wedding and we could not have been happier! My husband comes from a family of musicians as well as himself and a good band was VERY important to us! They were TOP notch and did not let us down. They played all the variety of music we ask them to and had our guests dancing all night! We did not leave the dance floor!! They were easy to work with and very receptive to the ideas we had. My husband, his brother, and friends got up at one point and played a few songs with the band!!! I wish they could have played into the wee hours of the morning

I used the Ernest Mills Band through Hank Lane Music. I was a bit nervous that I couldn't hear them in person before the wedding but they ended up being great! Ernest was lively and really kept the party going without being cheesy. He got into the crowd sang right in the mist of everyone dancing. Everyone after the wedding kept telling me how much fun they had and I think my band had a lot to do with it. Several people told me that it was the most fun wedding that they had ever attended! They played a mix of everything from bon jovi to lady gaga. They will basically play whatever you tell them. I definitely recommend Ernest Mills!

We booked the Michael Hart Band via Hank Lane Music and we could not be happier! Spencer at Hank Lane was helpful and courteous; he helped us narrow down our choices to fit our budget and our music preferences. We could not be happier with the Michael Hart band! They are absolutely amazing!! Our guests cannot stop talking about them and I can't either! Their range of music is amazing. They nailed everything from Old School to New School and we danced the entire night.

We loved having the Pete Saunders Band play at our wedding. Our guests tell us that when they hear certain songs on the radio, they think of the way Pete and his band played it. People who we have never seen dance before were on the dance floor all night! From start to finish, Hank Lane and Pete's band were amazingly professional and incredibly accommodating. We will certainly be recommending you to all of our engaged friends!

We loved, loved, loved Hank Lane's Michael Hart Band! They were wonderful before and at our wedding and truly kept everyone dancing all night long! Everyone at the wedding raved about our amazing band and we truly could not have been happier. If you can getting married in the metro NYC area you must book Michael Hart!

We booked the Russ Bennett band through Hank Lane and they were absolutely amazing!! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a versatile band who plays everything from classical to contemporary. They kept the party going all night, which showed on the dance floor and our guests kept commenting on how amazing they sounded! Also, the MC came by our table throughout the night to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Overall, Hank Lane was SO wonderful to work with because of their professionalism and knowledge of music. They knew what we were looking for and the Russ Bennett band way exceeded our expectations!

We used Hank Lane to book the Bleeker Street Band and were OVERJOYED by their performance! The band was FANTASTIC. The seven piece band played all the songs we had requested, were easy to work with, engaged the crowd and were just plain awesome. Hank Lane was a great company to work with throughout the process from booking to final sales to actual performance. We will be using them again and have nothing but the best to say. You can rely on both the Bleeker Street Band and Hank Lane Productions to do a top notch job...leave your worries behind and listen to their sweet music.

I truly enjoyed working with Hank Lane Music. They were absolutly amazing in helping me provide my guest with the right entertainment.Our guests had a fabulous time and had wonderful things to say about them.

The Downtown Band was insanely awesome. Our guests were FLOORED. One guest who is a music nut said it was hands down, better than any wedding music he'd ever heard. We were DELIGHTED. They played everything from the Ramones to Jay-Z to Roy Orbison with perfect style. They are expensive -- but worth it.

We had the Paula Atherton Band for our wedding. It is a 4 piece band and we added an extra singer for rhythm and blues. They place jazz and classicl sounds. Paula is the band leader and she plays 3 instruments in addition to being the female vocal. They did a wonderful job. Everyone commented on how excellent the music was. Everyone was dancing and they truly made the reception a success. I highly recommend them for your wedding.

love love loved them. We had the Bobby Attico band from Hank Lane and they ROCKED. We knew that the band would make or break the reception and are SO happy we went big with them. They learned a country song as a surprise for my husband, they honored every request to play (or not play) specific songs, they kept the energy of the entire wedding from before the entree through the last song of the night. My friends and family loved them, and we did too.

We had the Downtown band and it was simply amazing. They played all kinds of music and they could handle every request we made. Every guest loved them and our friends, who are going to marry soon, even asked us where to hire this band.
True value for cost.

We used Park Avenue band from Hank Lane and everyone loved them. We gave them a very long "do not play" list and they really stuck to it.

Our dance floor was literally packed the entire night. Hank Lane's Kenny Ford Band was AMAZING! They have an incredible range ~ they played rock, latin, pop, hip hop, do wap ~ and played literally every single song we requested. They played the entire 4 hours of the reception without taking a break, and played each song with the same energy as the first. I highly, highly recommend!

We used Hank Lane - Ernest Mills band for our wedding in Sept 2009. Oh my God, what an awesome band. While we initially didn't trust the salesmen side of the deal, and we we started to get really nervous since we never saw the band perform in person, everything worked out great. Very professional. Also, we wanted them to play music we like and not break into Mustang Sally for the 50 year olds in the room. We had a very young wedding and some of the songs they sang were I got a Feeling (black eye peas - our entrance song), Poker Face (lady Gaga), Footloose (K Loggins); and my special request, jersey girl!!! Highly recommended, go the band route and book Ernest Mills.

My experience with Hank Lane's Soho Rhythm was positive from the start. The band was awesome and people are still talking about them. They played a great mix of new and old, but it was all upbeat and fun. They even let some of my guests jump on the stage and join in. Highly recommend!

Would highly recommend Hank Lane. Downtown from Hank Lane was great!
Everyone from the first person we met with to the bandleader the day of were great.
Very attentive to us and the crowd and had everyone up and dancing from the first dance till the end of the evening.

We had a wonderful experience with Hank Lane- Spencer Kaufman, our event producer at Hank Lane, was incredibly patient and assured us the music provided would be the very best & would enhance our event. He paired us with DJ Tom, a good-natured, generous great guy. Tom played every song we asked + some he knew we'd enjoy. He made sure not to play any guest requests without having my OK first- I loved that!
I would easily recommend DJ Tom and Hank Lane - they're professional, responsible and the very best. We think they were worth every penny.

The Mike Herman Band was awsome. ALL of my guests danced all night long. They helped me play a joke on the Best Man and it was just great. I had so much fun dancing.

I loved the chapel. It is a beautiful setting. Everyone we worked with was very nice they did things quickly and kept in great contact with us. Anything we needed or wanted they were very helpful. They make everything soooo easy and thats really what I loved. I never had to worry about somehing getting done.

I highly recommend Hank Lane's Madison Avenue Band. The dancefloor was packed the whole night, and people that I least expcted to see dancing were at it all night. While some songs were not able to be requested, we still found the band to be flexibile and very entertaining. A wonderful range of songs.

Hank Lane is a great band company. There are tons of bands to choose from but if you want to dance all night and party like you are listening to the radio then you have to pick Michael Hart. We saw them at a friends wedding and knew we had to book them right there and then. They truly are amazing. I definitely had a mixed crowd between younger people and older people who wanted to party and they kept signing all night long. All you do is tell them some genras you like and they will take care of the rest. I never had so many people ask me how we came up with that song list. I said they did it all on there own. They truly rocked the night away..playing everything from U2, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, all the way to motown for the older crowd. Truth is everyone danced so much that i dont remember any points when the dance floor was empty. I would highly recommend this band. the lead singers are amazing and i promise you you wont regret it!

My wife and I got married last summer - 8/2/08. I can't say more how happy we were with Jeff Lubin and the Jeff Lubin Band. If you want a band that can play everything and keep your party going all night, this is your band. Jeff and the band got the party going with a rousing hora and played rock n roll music from evey era, as well as plenty of dance music. His band members are spot on and the male and female vocalists were incredible. They played all our requests and more, which included music by Neil Diamond, Frankie Vallie, The Beach Boys, Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Beyonce, Usher - plus so much more. Plus, after the wedding, Jeff played an after hour set of unplugged rock-n-roll.

Overall, friends and relatives thought they were the best wedding band they've heard. We couldn't agree more. Jeff Lubin Band played an integral role in our wedding being such a memorable and incredible event.

I cannot begin to explain just how amazing this band was. Everyone still discusses the music at our wedding almost two months later. Although it did cost a little bit much, it was well worth it. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire time and I gave the band a specific list of yes/no's to play and they followed it correctly and got an amazing feel of what kind of music we wanted. I would say this was the best band I have experienced.

I used Mike Hart's band and they were the BEST! Everyone was on the dance floor. I was dancing all night long!!!!! My shoes were off at the end of the night........ Thank you Mike!

Awesome.

The band was amazing. As a matter of fact, several of my guests have gone on to book the Kenny Ford band for their special occasions as well.

Incredible!

The Kenny Ford Band with Hank Lane was exceptional. We gave our choices for the parts of the ceremony (on a great website of theirs) and the type of music for the cocktail hour and the reception and were wowed constantly. I was a little nervous not knowing how you choose good music for a party and after we chose the type of music the Band took control and knew based on the guests and the part of the reception (whether we were eating, etc.) what songs to play. It was incredible. The only part I regret is not getting a play list afterward to remember all the songs they played and put together a CD to listen to (but I'm sure that would reveal their secrets). They were amazing, I absolutely can't say it enough. They were great and I would recommend them for sure. They were $8k for I think 8 musicians during the reception, 2 for the ceremony and 2 for the cocktail hour. I wouldn't say they are a budget band but they are so worth it and they make the party!! Overtime is a charge of course but after they finished everyone yelled ENCORE and they played one more song and didn't charge for it, I felt that was very upstanding and professional of them. I would love to have been able to afford to pay them to play much longer but at that point, I couldn't wait to get out of my dress and relax!!!

I was the office manager at Hank Lane Music from 2002 until 2004. In this capacity, I learned how to expertly plan the musical selections for a party. Hank Lane Music knows how to entertain your guests - they know just the right songs to keep everyone on the dance floor while also providing you with the personal touch to make your wedding one people will rave about for years to come. That is the reason that they have been one of the most respected wedding entertainment companies for the last 35 years! Hank Lane Music inspired me to start my own wedding entertainment company and I am proud to say that they were the wedding band for my own wedding!

I have worked with Hank Lane Music many times over the years. The energy and professionalism they bring to each and every event is incredible....TOP NOTCH! I highly recommend them.

One of its kind and best music companies. Very talented musicians.

Hank Lane Bands are hands down the best I've heard! As a wedding planner, I will only recommend the best bands in the area and Hank Lane is my #1 choice! I've worked with two of their bands and both have been incredible! Book without reservations!

Hank Lane never fails to be the best!!!Love shooting parties that they play at. I have had the pleasure many many times. always great

Always top-notch and class quality!