Queen City Band
The Queen City Band stands out with its ability to scale from intimate weddings to grand galas, featuring members who've performed alongside icons like Stevie Wonder and Prince.
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About the Band
Queen City Band
No party is too big or too small for The Queen City Band. Performing most often as a 10-piece band with 4 amazing vocalists and a horn section, they can scale up to a 12-piece powerhouse to move an entire convention center of partygoers at a sparkling corporate gala or dial it back with a smaller lineup for an intimate evening wedding with 100 of your nearest and dearest.
Their strength isn’t just in their numbers. The members of Queen City have honed their craft onstage at countless weddings, but they’ve also performed for Inaugural Balls, campaign events, and on the road with a lineup of legends that includes Stevie Wonder, Prince, George Clinton, and Babyface. That breadth of experience gives Queen City the ability to adapt to any situation and work through the logistics of any event with the utmost professionalism and courtesy.
Booking Queen City Band opens the door to plenty of questions, but they’re the good kind, like how big a band you want, or if there’s a way to convince them to play one more song when everyone’s still dancing at the end of the night. In the midst of all of that, one thing is set in stone: that their sound, skill and professionalism will leave you and your guests glad that you did.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Prince
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Lizzo
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Stevie Wonder
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CeeLo Green
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CCR
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Earth, Wind & Fire
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James Taylor
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Montell Jordan
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Amy Winehouse
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Dua Lipa
Testimonial
The band was INCREDIBLE!! Everything went so smoothly, and we truly had the best night. We've gotten so many compliments from guests about how amazing the performance was, all the songs were such fun singalongs and we loved the engagement with the audience. The dance floor was packed all night, which was exactly what we were hoping for - it meant so much to us to see everyone have that much fun.
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Excellence On & Off Stage
It’s more than the performance—our bands are as professional offstage as on. We’ve got you.
Personal Booking Managers
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FAQs
Find answers to your questions about our bands and booking process right here.
We offer bands for nearly every budget, starting around $2,000 and going up to $15,000+. Most dance bands range between $3,500 and $8,500.
Bands bring instruments and sound equipment for most weddings and events, covering up to several hundred guests. For larger events, additional sound support can be arranged for a fee or through a vendor you provide.
All bands provide basic lighting for their performance area, but this isn’t decor lighting for the whole space. Light stands typically feature a few white or colored LED or par cans. Some bands can adjust lighting to fit the event, or they can skip it if you’re working with a separate lighting vendor.
Special event bands charge a single fee for up to a 4-hour block, including breaks. They’ll play a preset playlist during breaks, scheduled around natural pauses like speeches or cake cutting. For a 4-hour event, bands need at least 45 minutes of break time, usually split into two 20-25 minute breaks. Some bands offer a three-hour no-break option and can add overtime for an extra fee.
Spring and fall Saturday events often book a year or more in advance, with popular dates typically securing bands 8-15 months ahead. Non-Saturday events book closer to the date, and we often help clients with shorter timelines (2-6 months) find great bands. Booking early increases your options for in-demand bands, so reach out soon!