kimberlygo
Wedding: 5/20/12
Hank Lane runs like a machine. My band was the Ernest Mills band, and Ernest was fantastic. He really got the crowd going, but not in a cheesy way. Everyone was dancing the entire time. Everyone kept saying how great the music was. I think if nothing else went well in my wedding and this band was the only thing I had going for me, it would have been one of the most fun weddings ever.
ally
Wedding: 4/28/12
Artie Stuart from Hank Lane was AMAZING! they played everything we wanted to hear, and got the crowd going! we danced the entire night and everyone loved our band! could not be happier
Lisa
Wedding: 4/14/12
We had the Russ Bennett Band. They were excellent. Our guests were on the dance floor which set the tone for the evening. We received many compliments on the band. Russ was also great as he was calm in the midst of all the activity and kept checking with us. The male and female vocalists were outstanding. I can't recommend them enough. Everything from Lady Gaga, to Frank Sinatra, to Johnny Cash can be done by the Russ Bennett Band. Erik Marshall helped us from Hank Lane and he was very professional. It's a class act place that really wants you to enjoy your music on your day!!
Lori E.
Wedding: 3/25/12
DANE WRIGHT BAND
We first met with Spencer Kaufman from Hank Lane to discuss our options. He was extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He listened to what we wanted and helped us decide that The Dane Wright Band was the right fit for our affair. He also helped us pick the right amount of musicians. He offered suggestions wasn't pushy at all...he made us feel comfortable and assured us that whatever we chose, we'd have a great band! And he was right!
The DANE WRIGHT BAND was amazing at our wedding! All of our guests have been raving about the band (both the talent and the song selection)! They played a great range of music (a great combo of Top 40, 80s and even Pearl Jam and STP during dinner) and had the entire party up dancing the entire time.
Dane even took the time to meet with us beforehand, so we completely trusted him and didn't have to worry about a thing! It was clear that they made an effort to deliver the type of atmosphere that we were looking for--and it was spot on! Dane asked us all the right questions and offered great advice....and he has such a calming presence!
We hope to see the band again in the future, so we can appreciate them band as a "guest" vs. the "host"!
RCP
Wedding: 2/11/12
To this day, our guests are still raving about our band! We had Pete Saunders and his band play at our wedding. Not only were they super high energy and kept the dance floor packed all night long, they played every single one of our requested songs - most of which were very untraditional indie songs. We could not recommend them enough!
Josh1234
Wedding: 1/14/12
Bobby Attiko and Hank Lane did an amazing job at our wedding! Bobby and his band played all of our favorite songs and had us, our families, and our friends dancing all night long. Bobby was a pleasure to deal with and made the planning process very easy and stress-free. He and his band never stopped playing and we are still dancing to Nikki Minaj, LMFAO, Rihanna, and more. We couldn't have pulled off our wedding without Bobby and we can't recommend him highly enough. Use this band!
Elise
Wedding: 12/17/11
We can't say enough how awesome The Ernest Mill Band (Hank Lane) is. From our first contact with them right up through the wedding, it was nothing but smooth sailing and highest quality service. They are super professional and a pleasure to work with. They were very responsive to our emails/calls and we were never left in the dark. We gave them some of our music tastes and song suggestions, which were all over the place, and they totally ROCKED IT! They even were kind enough to allow my 9 year old nephew, who is an awesome and talented guitar player, to play a song for us. The wedding went completely smooth and we didn't have to worry about a thing. We didn't' see any of our guests sitting down, everyone was up dancing and partying! Since the reception we have got endless praises from all our guests, asking me for their information and who they were. We are looking forward to throwing another party so we have an excuse to hire these guys again in the future!!!
Bride
Wedding: 11/12/11
The Russ Bennett band from Hank Lane played at our wedding reception. They were phenomenal. I'm still getting comments from friends about how great the band was. Russ was great and very flexible with our many requests. He kept checking in with us throughout the reception. And most importantly, they played terrific music and played/sang it perfectly. I couldn't be happier with them.
Vinnamon
Wedding: 10/30/11
I can't say enough about the Ernest Mills band. This is probably the best band I've ever seen perform at ANY wedding. And I don't mean just the music - Ernest and Hank Lane really delivered on service and professionalism. Highly, highly recommend!
Alexandra
Wedding: 10/1/11
We had the Ricky Sands Band play at our October 1, 2011 wedding and they were OUTSTANDING!! Not only did they totally stick to the genres/ songs that we specified on our playlist but they totally rocked them!l! They understood our style from the start, were able to read the crowd very well, and just put on a great show for our wedding night. Our dance floor was always full, the singers got involved w/ our guests on the dance floor during a few songs which was awesome. People were raving about the band during the wedding and after. They wanted their card, their number, etc. And best of all the band received shouts for an encore at the end of the night. I would recommend Ricky Sands Band and Hank Lane to anyone.
I understand that people might be nervous since Hank Lane is a large company. Trust me...you do not get lost in the shuffle. These people know exactly what they are doing. I was nervous at first that I couldn't hear the band live (but I guess that's pretty normal for most companies) but honestly, they were better than I ever could have imagined. They sang songs live better than the original artist. No vendor is going to handhold you the entire way through your wedding. If you want that, hire a wedding planner to confirm & reconfirm 10,000 times the same details. Hank Lane handled every aspect of the entertainment portion of our wedding day w/ professionalism and a great attitude. We would work w/ them again w/ out any hesitation.
Hope people find this helpful.
Jolac
Wedding: 9/24/11
Excellent band! Had everyone dancing the whole time, a great variety of songs!
Natasia
Wedding: 9/2/11
We had Pete Saunders. By far the biggest talk of the wedding. They made our wedding that much more fabulous. Not only did they have the most incredible vocalists, the band played throughout the entire re option with no breaks. They were also so interactive coming out into the crowd and being a part of the celebration. I could not have imagined a better band to play at our wedding!
Nicole
Wedding: 8/27/11
Amazing!!! People are still talking about what a great band we had. We used Bleecker Street. They are an extremely talented group. Also, Hank Lane is great to work with. They are extremely professional and helpful. Hank Lane and Bleecker Street thank you for helping to make our wedding day complete!
Lisa
Wedding: 8/19/11
"I can’t say enough about how “The Jeff Lubin Band” made my wedding everything I could have imagined. I found the band after attending my sister’s wedding and knew that there was no other option. They are extremely well versed in just about any music you could possibly want for your wedding and really take the time to sit down and make sure they understand what you envision for your special day. I found them to be very professional and made my reception a very smooth, seamless process. I’ve often found myself at weddings where people are hesitant to get up and dance and with the Jeff Lubin Band, friends that have never danced at weddings were up having a ball. They know how to get the party started and are an extremely talented band with amazing singers. I just can’t say enough. If you want your friends to rant and rave over your wedding for years to come you absolutely should check out this band."
Kate
Wedding: 8/6/11
Beyond amazing. EVERY SINGLE person that I have spoken to since the wedding has complimented Kevin Osbourne and his band, saying it was by far the best band they had ever heard and they absolutely made the party that much more special.
Brittany
Wedding: 8/6/11
We hired the Michael Hart Band at Hank Lane. They were suggested to me by a co-worker and so I looked into them. I had my wedding on a Friday to save a few dollars at the reception site. I had no idea that it would be the best decision of my wedding because it afforded me the opportunity to have Michael Hart & his band perform at my wedding (we couldn't have afforded a Saturday night). And perform they did. I had nearly the entire 200 guests chanting ONE MORE SONG at the end of the wedding. It truly was like being at a concert. They danced with us, with each other with choreographed moves, sang every song we wanted and kept everyone on the dance floor the whole night. The only thing my guests talk about was how this was the best wedding band ever. Still 2 months later they are talking about how they have never and will never encounter a band as good as them. I feel honored to have partied with them. And I hope you can too. Worth the splurge - seriously!
bmpalmieri
Wedding: 7/30/11
Russ Benet from Hank Lane was the best band I have ever heard and they made our entire wedding reception a complete dance party from start to finish. The energy at my reception was like nothing I have ever seen and I know it was because of the awesome band. I can't recommend them enough - to make your wedding the absolutely most fun night you can imagine!
eve
Wedding: 6/18/11
The Pete Saunders Band played my wedding at Temple Beth Torah and they were AMAZING!!! We've been to dozens of weddings in the past few years and no one has topped them. They had everyone dancing all night, and were very fun and playful. We met with Pete ahead of time and he made us feel very comfortable. All the top 40 songs were out of this world--really don't think twice, book this band. They are so professional and will deliver exactly what you want. All of our friends keep calling us to say how amazing our band was. Thanks so much, Pete!!!
Adam
Wedding: 6/18/11
The entire experience was fantastic. We used Kenny Ford and he rocked the place!
Notably, the sales and support teams were great. We can't wait to use them again.
johncsuka
Wedding: 6/11/11
They (the Russ Bennett Band) were, simply put, phenomenal. They surpassed all expectations of not just the bride and groom but all guests in attendance. Every person in attendance commented on how much they enjoyed the music, the professionalism and atmosphere the band created at the reception. The band did a great job mixing and matching different styles and eras of songs so as to keep people on the dance floor the entire night. Russ did a fantastic job engaging the audience with the playlist as well as checking in with the bride and groom to make sure we were happy with everything multiple times throughout the evening. The band was so good my parents were getting worried about my 86 year old great aunt because she was dancing to every song and they hadn’t seen her that active in years.