Manhattan Music

read moreI know it's an odd way to begin an article to try and convince you why Manhattan Music may be your best choice when it comes to music for your event, but stick with me for a minute here, and it will become clear. However, what most bands are NOT talking about, is that our main job is to create a magnificent and fun event for you and your guests, and not give a great "concert." Different set of skills. That's why the video footage you'll see on this website is all live at events, so you can see how we can make the party happen for you and your guests.

read moreCapture the spirit and laid back Tiki Bar atmosphere that Margaritaville brings to life. Have guests feel as if they have set sail to Paradise! Our Jimmy Buffet style guitarist will play all your favorite Buffet and soft rock style tunes, while you and your guests enjoy the feel of the tropics. Hey mon, bring island bliss to your rehearsal dinner with the unmistakable sound of the tropics. Your guests will love experiencing the flavor of the Caribbean as our steel drummer plays the rhythms of the region - reggae, soca, zouk, salsa and much more!

read moreClassical musicians always add an air of romance and tradition to any wedding ceremony music. There are several different musical styles of classical music you may want to consider in selecting music for your South Florida wedding ceremony. Pieces such as "Canon in D Major" by Pachelbel is arguably the most popular processional music for weddings. A harpist with a flute player, (referred to as a "flautist") are among the most popular instrumentation, often with the addition of a cellist. String quartets, trios, Woodwind quintets and brass choirs are sometimes used for dramatic effect.

read moreManhattan Music was amazing! I would never hire another band for a party again. They performed at my wedding at the Addison in Boca last month and as people left I was swamped with compliments for them. We had a wide variety of ages there from our friends in there twenties to our parents and their friends. Howard made sure to play a little for everyone. He played everything, current music, some of our parents favorites from the sixties, and softer songs while the food was served and people were sitting to eat.

read moreA while back we had the opportunity to make a brief appearance on TLC's (The Learning Channel) show FOUR WEDDINGS. It's a "reality show" where they choose four brides to attend each other's weddings and score them on certain criteria. The highest score wins a honeymoon. Here's a clip from the wedding we did at Marriott Harbor Beach in Fort Lauderdale with our 10 piece band. You don't get to see the band too much, however you'll hear all the positive comments about the music and the dancing. Plus some insights on what the other brides did and didn't like about the event that may be helpful in planning your own wedding!

read moreThank you for coming to this page to leave a review. From Vanessa in the office to the musicians on stage, we know how important it is for your event to be as fantastic as possible, and we do whatever it takes to make it happen. So we all greatly appreciate your taking the time to help us spread the word. In this Internet age, reviews are a vital part of people's decision-making process, so from a business perspective as well as a personal view, your review is greatly appreciated. NOTE: We no longer recommend leaving us a review on Yelp, as they "hide" the reviews if not left by a frequent Yelp reviewer.

read moreFor most weddings the band is in formal attire; tuxedos for the men and cocktail dresses for the ladies. However, often clients find other, less formal wear is more appropriate. Be sure to specify if you wish for the band to wear something other than "Tuxedo attire". Also make sure to specify if any "theme" related attire is requested. In general, Manhattan Music asks that you submit the Information Sheet provided to you on booking, (or downloadable from Final Details section of this site), about six weeks prior to your event.

read moreOne thing that you can't help but notice on the video is how the chairs at the tables were empty because everyone was on the dance floor! My husband and I were extremely pleased with our choice to select Howard and Manhattan Music for our wedding. We could have chosen a less expensive band, but I stuck to my guns and opted for my first choice- Manhattan Music. Under Howard's direction, his band played music that got everyone, and I mean everyone, on the dance floor. We are still receiving compliments for our choice of bands and I know a couple of our friends booked Howard for their weddings as a direct result of attending our wedding.