★★★★★ 6× WeddingWire Couples’ Choice
The NYC wedding band your guests won’t stop talking about
Live funk, soul & Motown from a 6–12 piece band with male & female lead vocals. From ceremony to the last dance.
As seen at The Met · Mandarin Oriental · NY Botanical Garden · Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers · Ace Hotel Brooklyn · The Foundry · Hempstead House · The Rockleigh
Named in The New York Times Vows column for a wedding at The Rockleigh
Don’t take our word for it. Hear the room.
Real, unedited performances from real NYC weddings.
Move On Up · Curtis Mayfield (live)
Use Me · Bill Withers (live)
As It Was / Take On Me (live)
About Damn Time · Lizzo (live)
Why couples pick Blue Avenue Groove
Book the band, not an agency
You plan everything directly with Pam, our planning and logistics lead, so you get the personal attention the big corporate companies just can’t match.
6–12 pieces, male & female vocals
A horn-driven rhythm section with sax, trumpet and trombone, scaled to your room and your budget.
Funk, soul & Motown that fills the floor
From R&B and pop to rock. Real musicians who read the room and keep everyone dancing.
Ceremony to last dance
A trio for your ceremony, jazz for cocktail hour, and a powerhouse band for the reception.
Every generation dancing
From the three-year-old nephew to the grandparents, nobody stays in their seat.
10+ years · 6× WeddingWire winners
Played the Mandarin Oriental, The Met Museum and Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, plus weddings across Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and New Jersey.
Guests are still talking about it
“The thing I hear most often is “they are not a typical wedding band,” and trust me, that’s a compliment. They had everyone dancing, from our three-year-old nephew to the grandparents.”
— Elizabeth K.
“By far the best band I have ever heard at a wedding. They energized the whole crowd, from a five-year-old to folks in their 70s. People have been talking about them ever since.”
— Aly P.
“Not one of our 110 guests didn’t rave about the band. We chose them over the big corporate companies for the attention they gave us. Book ’em before they book your date.”
— Ben T.
Real couples. Real dance floors.
A first dance, a packed ballroom, a tent that wouldn’t quit. Actual moments from Blue Avenue Groove weddings.
Real numbers, no mystery quotes
Most bands make you chase a price. We put it right here so you can plan with confidence.
- Bandleader, powerhouse male & female vocals and full horn section
- Pro sound & engineer, planning calls and custom song requests
- Optional ceremony trio and jazz cocktail-hour set
What to know before you book
How much does a wedding band cost in NYC?
Our reception packages start at $8,000 for a 6-piece band. Most NYC weddings land between $10,000 and $14,000 once you factor in band size, ceremony and cocktail-hour sets, and how long you want us playing. We put the starting price right on the site so you can plan without chasing a quote.
How many musicians are in the band?
We scale from 6 to 12 pieces with male and female lead vocals and a full horn section of sax, trumpet and trombone. A smaller lineup suits an intimate loft; a 10 to 12 piece band fills a ballroom.
Can you cover the ceremony and cocktail hour too?
Yes. We can play a trio for your ceremony, a jazz set for cocktail hour, and the full band for the reception, so the music stays live from the first look to the last dance.
How far in advance should we book?
Prime Saturdays book 9 to 14 months out. If your date is set, reach out early so we can hold it before someone else grabs it.
Do you take song requests?
Always. We build the setlist around your night and learn your first dance and the songs that matter to you. Couples routinely tell us we nailed the requests that made their reception feel like theirs.
What areas do you serve?
All five boroughs plus Westchester, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey. If your venue is in the New York metro, we can get there.
Let’s check your date
Prime Saturdays book 9–14 months out. Tell us about your day and we’ll send a custom quote.