RECENT Rave Reviews

On Saturday, July 28th, we provided Live Music & DJ/Emcee Services for a Wedding at The Groveland Fairways in Groveland, Massachusetts! For the Cocktail Hour, we provided Live Piano Music performing Jazz Standards & Pop Hits from Eric Clapton, Coldplay, and Billy Joel! For the Reception, we played a Huge Variety of Music from The Rolling Stones & Rick James to over 50 of the Bride & Groom's favorite Top 40 Hits from artists such as Flo Rida, Maroon 5, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and Nicki Minaj!

On Sunday, July 22nd, we provided Live Jazz Piano and DJ/Emcee Services for a Wedding at The Wachusett Village Inn in Westminster, MA. Both the Cocktail Hour and the Dinner/Dancing Reception took place in the Cathedral Room of the Inn.  For the Cocktail Hour, we performed Live Piano Music much to the delight of the musically-inclined crowd. The First Dance was performed live by an Aunt of the Bride.  Dinner Music featured everything from Michael Buble to Cat Stevens to Paul Simon. Dancing Music featured Classic Oldies like "Runaround Sue" and "Today I Met The Boy I'm Gonna Marry" to More Modern Dance Music including Michael Jackson, Flo Rida, & Madonna.

On Saturday, July 21st, we provided Live Piano Music & DJ/Emcee Services for a Wedding in Rockport, Maine at The Samoset Resort. The Outdoor Ceremony took place on the Golf Course close to the Ocean.  We performed Live Piano Music including 3 pieces the Bride & Groom had us learn for their Ceremony:  "Harvest Moon" {Neil Young}, "Here Comes The Sun" {Beatles}, and "Two of Us" {Beatles}. The Cocktail Hour also took place outside on the Golf Course and featured Pop Piano Music including "Imagine" {John Lennon}, "Piano Man" {Billy Joel}, and "Georgia" {Ray Charles}. The Reception took place inside a Tent and featured Eclectic Dinner Music from some of the Couple's favorite artists including The Shins and Coldplay. The First Dance was "Us Against The World" by Coldplay. The Dancing was Fantastic including plenty of Oldies, Top 40, and Everybody's favorite Late 90's, Early 2000's Dance & Hip-Hop Music.

On Saturday, July 14th, we performed at a Wedding at Wentworth By The Sea Country Club near Portsmouth, New Hampshire! For the Outdoor Ceremony & Cocktail Hour, we performed as a Piano & Saxophone Duo performing Contemporary Selections for the Ceremony & Jazz Hits for the Cocktail Hour! Ceremony selections included "Clocks" by Coldplay, "This Year's Love" by David Gray, and "Better Together" by Jack Johnson. The Tented Reception, albeit with quite tropical temperatures, featured some Great Dancing to Oldies, Classic Rock, 80's, 90's, and Top 40 Music.

On Saturday, July 7th, we performed at a Wedding Ceremony & Reception at The Chase House in Meredith, New Hampshire. For the outdoor Ceremony, we performed Live Piano Music on such selections as "Canon in D" by Pachelbel and "The Wedding March" by Mendelssohn. We continued for the Outdoor Cocktail Hour performing Piano Hits such as "Piano Man" by Billy Joel and "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck. The Reception took place in the Flagship Ballroom and featured great Toasts, Dinner Music, and Fantastic Dancing to such hits as "Billy Jean" by Michael Jackson and "Dance Again" by Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull.  We also played several hits that were customized requests of the Bride & Groom from such artists as Blessid Union of Souls along with Bon Jovi & Journey slow songs.

On Sunday, July 1st, we provide Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, & DJ/Emcee Services fro a Wedding at The Three Chimneys Inn in Durham, New Hampshire. For the outdoor Ceremony, we performed as a Piano & Violin Duo featuring a Highly-Customized Playlist of "Here Comes The Sun" {Piano & Violin from the Beatles} for the Bridesmaids' Processional, and "She's A Rainbow" {Piano & Violin from the Rolling Stones} for the Bride. For the Cocktail Hour, we performed Jazz Standards in an attractive outdoor terrace restaurant on the grounds of the Three Chimneys Inn. At the Reception, both Dinner & Dancing Music featured a Very Customized Playlist including many Artists not normally played at most weddings.  These included Tom Petty, The Kinks, & The Shirelles. The Dance Crowd ate most of it up much to the delight of the Bride & Groom who had created most of the playlist suggestions!

On Sunday, June 17th, we performed Live Jazz Piano & DJ/Emcee Services for a Wedding at The Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, New York! The Bride & Groom who are originally from Latham, New York planned their Wedding from the West Coast.  They love Show Tunes & Other Jazz Piano Favorites and had us perform Gershwin, Cole Porter, and other Classics on the Piano during the Outdoor Cocktail Hour. The First Dance was "La Vie En Rose" by Edith Piaf. The Fantastic Dance Crowd danced for over 3 Hours to Everything from Jackson 5 to Madonna to lots of Top 40 Music.  The Last Dance was "Home" by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros.

On Saturday, June 9th, we performed at a Wedding at the Rivermill at Dover Landing in Dover, New Hampshire. Ceremony Music featured Live Piano Music including "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles once the Bride & Groom were pronounced as Husband & Wife! Cocktail Hour Music featured Pop Piano Music including Billy Joel, Elton John, Van Morrison, and Top 40 Upbeat Piano Selections! The Wedding Party & Bride&Groom were introduced to Pitbull's "Give Me Everything" and performed their First Dance to "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson. Dancing went late into the evening for this high-energy party crowd who loved everything from Meatloaf to Nicki Minaj.

On Friday, June 8th, we provided Live Music & DJ/Emcee services for a fantastic wedding at The Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Ceremony Music featured a combination of Live Harp Music and Live Piano Music.  Selections included "The Luckiest" (Piano Version) for the Wedding Party Processional and "Canon in D" (Piano Version) for the Bride.  During the Cocktail Hour, we performed Live Jazz Piano inside the Willowdale Mansion. The Dinner Music featured many International Lounge selections from such artists as Zero 7, Gotye, & Feist for the eclectic and the very international group of guests. Dancing featured fantastic Spanish & Indian music, along with the 80's, 90's, and Top 40 American Hits!

On Sunday, June 3rd, we provided Live Piano & DJ/Emcee Services for a Wedding at The Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire. For the Cocktail Hour, we performed Classic Jazz Piano tunes on a State-Of-The-Art Digital Piano provided by The Sky Meadow Country Club.  Tunes included "Take The A-Train" by Duke Ellington and "Our Love is Here To Stay" from The George Gershwin Collection. For the Dinner portion, the Bride & Groom enjoyed light hits from such artists as Michael Buble, Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and of course, Classic Sinatra. For the Dancing, we performed Hits requested by the Couple ranging from Bob Seger to 80's Hits to Fun Top 40 Music near the end of the Reception.

On Saturday, June 2nd, we performed Live Ceremony Piano Music + DJ/Emcee services for a Wedding at The Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton, Massachusetts. The Ceremony took place inside the Barn at featured a combination of Piano Music for the Prelude Music and for the Bride's Processional including "Ave Maria" (The Beyonce Version). The Cocktail Hour took place on the deck and featured a great combo of Light Rock Hits from Jack Johnson, James Taylor, Van Morrison, and other similar artists. The Reception was Elegant & Top-Notch, featuring Fantastic Dancing to Top 40 Hits from Lady Gaga to Flo Rida to Destiny's Child to the bride's favorite, Beyonce.

On Friday, June 1st, we provided Piano & DJ Services at a Wedding at the stylish Cafe Escadrille Function Facility in Burlington, Massachusetts. For the Cocktail Hour, we performed Live Piano Jazz near the inviting fireplace of the Foyer.  Tunes included "As Time Goes By" from "Casablanca" and "I Get a Kick Out of You" from the Cole Porter collection. We introduced the Wedding Party & Bride & Groom to Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" and played relaxed dinner music and Upbeat, Dancing Music for later in the Evening. We were also glad to work with our friend, the photographer Scott Metzger, who is one of the most in-demand Wedding Photographers in the Boston-area.

On Sunday, May 27th, we performed for a Huge Indian-American Wedding in Southern Connecticut! The event location, Saltwater Farm Vineyards, is a coastal New England Winery which is the former site of a retired airport! For the Ceremony, we performed as a Piano-Violin-Cello Trio for the Outdoor Event.  Music included Beyonce's "Halo" (Instrumental Trio Version) for the Bridal Party Processional followed by "Canon in D" for the Bride.  The Recessional was "Hornpipe" from Handel's "Water Music Suite". For the Cocktail Hour, we performed as a Piano-Sax-Bass Trio for the Outdoor Cocktail Hour.  During this time, we performed background jazz music featuring Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, & Michael Buble Standards. The Reception took place in the retired Airport Terminal (now the Winery's Restaurant).  We introduced the enormous wedding party (correctly-pronouncing all of the Indian & American names :) ! Dinner music was low-key, the speeches were memorable, and the Dancing was Over-The-Top (as you can see from the picture above).  Dance Music included Bollywood & Bhangra, Rock and Roll, Hip-Hop, and Top 40 Hits.  After the wedding, the group stood around for another 20 minutes of impromptu a-Capella sing-a-longs!  

On Friday, May 18th, we performed at a Spanish-American Wedding at The State Room in Downtown Boston.  One of the premier wedding sites in Boston, The State Room sits atop the 60 State Street skyscraper and provides guests with a panaromic view of Boston Harbor & Downtown Boston. For the Cocktail Hour, we performed Live Jazz Piano Music on the 2nd Balcony Level of the State Room's "The Great Room". For the Dinner/Dancing Reception, we performed Live DJ/Emcee Services for Dinner and over 3 Hours of High-Energy Dancing!   Highlights included High-Energy Spanish Dancing in honor of the Bride's heritage from El Salvador.  Many guests had flown in from South America to be at this premier Boston Bash!  Top 40 Music from Lady Gaga, Pitbull and Flo Rida was also a Big Hit!

~Catherine & Ken Cole, Wedding in Massachusetts!