Your Questions, Answered

  • We’ve provided live music for weddings - including ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception - private events, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, backyard parties, birthday parties, holiday parties - you name it, we’ve probably done it. All of the above comes with our standard six-piece band (2 vocalists, guitar, bass, keys). a lighting package, and a sound professional.

    Whatever you’ve got in mind when it comes to live music, we’ve likely got the perfect solution for your event!

    Also feel free to ask us about our rental packages - including our top of the line sound system, staging, added lighting, etc!

  • From the moment you contact us our primary focus is on you having the best possible experience from start to finish with our band, including the planning and preparation process which is often the most stressful part!

    After you reach out to us, we’ll send over any top-line info we can regarding your request before looking to schedule a call or an in-person consultation depending on how you’d like to kick things off!

    From there, we’ll gather all the insights we need about your big day to recommend the right package and share final pricing estimates to make your decision making process as seamless and simple as possible.

    Ahead of your big day we’re available 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns you may have. We have tons. of experience working with venues, wedding and event planners, and are ready to jump in and be a part of your team from the moment you say go to make things as easy as possible on you!

    Having played dozens of weddings and corporate events, our team is prepared to walk and talk you through anything and everything related to our performance on your big day to ensure it’s exactly how you envision it.

    Every detail matters, and you can count on us to deliver when it matters most.

  • Reach out to us through our Contact page and tell us the date(s) of your event. We’ll confirm our availability, and put a 14 day soft hold on your date from the time of outreach.

    From there you can lock in your date officially with a signed contract and 20% deposit (20% of full cost - the remainder due day of your event)!

  • While our rates vary depending on your date and event needs (location, timing, add-ons, etc), our wedding packages start at $7,000 and include our 6-piece band, sound system, a sound professional, a basic lighting package, and accompaniment as desired for your ceremony and cocktail hour.

    Rates are subject to change depending on event details, but we pride ourselves on transparent and reasonable pricing in an era of obscure and out of control costs for live entertainment. Reach out to us and we can confirm exact pricing for your big day!

  • While yes, that is the goal if we’re all available, life does of course get in the way and that’s why we have a roster of incredible musicians (all of whom have played with us multiple times!) that we can tap for backups on your big day.

    This is of course critical not just for our band, but for yours and our peace of mind as we’re always prepared with incredible musicians that can jump in and nail our set as needed!

  • Our base packages do not include horns or lights, but we are more than happy to add them on at market rates as desired. We work with incredible horn players and lighting rental partners often and can source additional options for you for any occasion.

  • We are more than happy to travel for your event, but any events located further than 2 hours outside of the NYC area will require additional travel charges/considerations. We are more than happy to chat through what this looks like for your event specifically and give you the most fair options possible!

  • Yes! We’re more than happy to provide proof of insurance as needed to any venues or partners that require it for our performances.

  • Of course! Requests of what to play, what NOT to play, help us dial in the perfect set for you and your event. We even love a cameo on stage if you or someone in your party if up for that sort of thing :)

  • We couldn’t be more excited and grateful that you’re considering us for your big day!

    We can guarantee you that the dedication and care you’ll receive from us leading up to and on your big day will be matched only by the energy and excitement we’ll bring to your party and your guests.

    We know this is a very difficult decision, and we look forward to making sure you look back on choosing Rated Fresh Entertainment as THE BEST decision you ever made!