There’s something quite amazing about live music at an event – the interaction with crowd, the warmth of a live vocal performance, the way you simply just get drawn to the dance floor by a great cover song from your high school days.
For some, the idea of a wedding or corporate event band conjures up thoughts of mullets and cheesy love ballads from yesteryear. Definitely not the case anymore – today’s live music bands know how to put on a show! Whether your musical taste includes the classics, a little bit of groove, or your fave top 40 hits, there’s a little something for everyone. A good live band is sure to have guests dancing well past their regular 11pm bedtime!
If you’re in the market for the best live wedding band or special event band, we’ve rounded up some of Toronto’s most acclaimed live music bands below. Have a glance through and discover which band tickles your fancy. For the most updated version of this article, click here.
Soular
Inspired by the classic sounds of Motown, Soul, R&B, Pop, Rock, Dance Music and Top 40, Soular performs all your favourite songs with a passion and energy that moves people to hit the dance floor and “dance to the music”! With over 10 years under their collective belt, Soular works with every Client to ensure an individualized experience that exceeds your expectations.
Pricing: Starts at $6,500
The Marc Joseph Band
As full-time musicians, The Marc Joseph Band have been performing together with the same members for 9 years. Proud of this, they claim it to be a testament to their commitment to their clients, to their music, and to each other. Worthy of their 5 star ratings on EventSource.ca, they’ve been described as highly energetic, fun, friendly, charismatic, easy to work with and very professional. Their show is sure to get everyone dancing, interacting and talking about the event for months to follow!
Pricing: Starts at $4,500
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The DNA Project
The team at The DNA Project take the utmost pride in providing their audience with the highest quality of music. With a versatile catalog that includes R&B, Reggae, Top40 hits, Disco, Funk, Gospel, Classic Rock, Old School, Smooth Jazz, Classical and more, these guys will work closely with you to create the perfect musical solution based on your personal preferences. Sounds fab to us!
Pricing: Starts at $1,000
Stereoflavour Entertainment
StereoFlavour Entertainment are a group of best friends first, and a full-service live entertainment company second! The core of the band came together while studying music in Toronto and are now among the most in-demand professionals in the GTA, having shared the stage with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Jully Black, Sloan, The Jonas Brothers, Lady Antebellum, Demi Lovato, The Arkells and Tim Hicks. The band offers everything from ceremony strings to an infectious 12-piece dance band (including a killer horn section!). Stereoflavour also has a repertoire that ranges from Top-40 to Jazz, Classic Rock to Motown, Country to Classical and everything in between. The chemistry that they share on stage from years of performing together will extend out to the dance floor and is guaranteed to get your guests up and moving all night!
Pricing: Starts at $4,000
The Sound Parade
The Sound Parade is well known to be one of the most professional and entertaining bands to come out of Toronto! This band provides a wide range of live music services for weddings including, ceremony musicians, jazz bands and  a 5-9 piece dance band. If your planning a corporate event, they also offer a 7-9 piece Latin band as well as a one of kind, fully interactive live video karaoke band – so cool! From start to finish, Sound Parade Entertainment will help make your wedding or special event a night to remember!
Pricing: Starts at $2,900
The Digs
The Digs are a supergroup of some of Toronto’s finest musicians and is known to be a top party band ! While their specialty is Pop, Funk, Soul and R&B party music in a large ensemble format, The Digs are willing and able to perform almost any type music imaginable in a configuration that meets your vision and your budget.
Pricing: Starts at $2,650
The St. Royals
St. Royal Entertainment are always ready to get funky! This super popular group of entertainers take the audience on a soulful journey with the best Funk, Soul, Motown and R&B music. With ensembles ranging from seven to nine pieces all the way to the St. Royal’s “super band” (which features 17 pieces: four vocalists, six horns and a seven piece rhythm section), their production team will work with you to provide the best band for your venue and budget.
Pricing: Starts at $7,800
Universal Boogie Band
Main Event Music consists of Toronto’s finest and most experienced vocalists, an air tight rhythm section, a totally hip horn section, a sleek string section, and heart pounding Drums. Their high energy live music and stage performance is finely designed to insure the best musical entertainment for your special event. The Toronto Orchestra performs from an eclectic repertoire of hundreds of popular and legendary songs, including the most current chart toppers, Funk, Motown and Rock — all with their own twist, full style, and show stopping energy!
Pricing: Starts at $1,000
ONQ Big Band
With most of its members professionally trained and graduated from the Humber Jazz Program, ONQ Big Band (ONQ Live Entertainment) delivers versatile performances which cover a wide range of styles and genres. From low-key cocktail and dinner atmospheres to electrifying party/dance selections, ONQ creates and shapes the energy of your event culminating to a grand finale sure to get everyone moving on the dance floor.
Pricing:Â Varies. Contact for details
The Intentions!
Band leader, Jonathan Ophek, was inspired to form The Intentions! in 2010 while planning his own wedding! Today, the band utilizes its vast catalog of crowd-pleasers and dance floor shakers to energize and inspire their audience. The band boasts an 11-piece powerhouse lineup that can also provide a vocal ensemble with piano during ceremonies, and a jazz quartet for cocktail hour. Rounding out their offerings, The Intentions! also provide DJ and sound production services to meet all their clients’ needs.
Pricing: Starts at $5,500
Lady Be Good
Performing a blend of Jazz, R&B and Pop music, Lady Be Good consists of four professional musicians and friends eager to put on a great show for you and your guests! Since 2013, this band has performed at over 150 weddings/events, so we think it’s safe to say your in good hands with LBG!
Pricing: Starts at $1,225
Saturday Night Jive
Specializing in weddings, corporate, and private event entertainment, Saturday Night Jive has been in dazzling audiences for 10 years! This dynamic and versatile live band are ready, willing and able to take your event to the next level providing live entertainment packages, and production and audio/visual solutions. I guess you could say they’ve got the whole package!
Pricing: Starts at $7,500
Saturday Night Superstars
Saturday Night Superstars‘ track list ranges from the greatest songs ever written in the ’60s up to today’s hottest tracks. Songs that cut across generations and resonate because they evoke an amazing feeling or remind you of a perfect time in your life. Gone are the days of bands playing a standard playlist; Saturday Night Superstars will customize their shows to compliment your event. These guys’ll everything they can to make your event sparkle and shine, and keep your guests on the dance floor all night long!
Pricing: Starts at $3,800
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