Emerald Empire Band
Reception pricing
Prices start at $2,160
Packages
Prices start at $2,160
Category: Live Band or Ensemble
Type: Group of DJs
Size of act: 3-14
Type: Solo instrumentalist
Type: Multi-piece live band
Genres: Blues
- Classical
- Country/Folk
- Disco/Funk
- EDM/House
- Jazz
- Latin
- Motown/Soul
- Pop/Top 40s
- R&B
- Rap/Hip Hop
- Reggae
- Rock
About Emerald Empire Band
Emerald Empire Band
We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Emerald Empire are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Greg Allman, Janelle Monae, Jay Z, Martina McBride, and Stevie Wonder, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.
Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!
Performance samples
Services
Services
- Ceremony microphones and sound
- Dancefloor lighting
- Hear us live
- Learning new songs
- Master of ceremonies
- Multiple location support
- Music during breaks
- Photobooth
- Signs
- Sound system capability audience <300 -
- Sound system capability audience >300
- Uplighting
Musical genres
- Blues
- Classical
- Country/Folk
- Disco/Funk
- EDM/House
- Jazz
- Latin
- Motown/Soul
- Pop/Top 40s
- R&B
- Rap/Hip Hop
- Reggae
- Rock
Event types
- After party
- Cocktail hour
- Couples luncheon
- Elopement
- Engagement party
- Farewell brunch
- Other
- Rehearsal dinner
- Wedding ceremony
- Wedding reception
- Wedding shower
- Welcome party
Emerald Empire Band packages
3-4 Piece Band
Price$2,160
A three to four piece band is perfect for an intimate soirée or cocktail party where the music’s primary purpose is to create a relaxed, conversational ambiance. Customize the instruments to fit your vision.
5 Piece Band
Price$3,070
Get your party started with a 5 piece band and guarantee your guests will be dancing all night.
7 Piece Band
Price$4,070
Bring the house down with our most popular band size. Perfect for party lovers!
9 Piece Band
Price$5,070
A rocking band to get your party roaring! The full horn section will elevate your event.
Reviews
Write a review4.4 out of 5
14 reviews
Incredible!
From the moment we booked them until the end of the wedding night, we had a great experience. The dance floor was packed all night and our guests loved the band. I would highly recommend!
Simply the best!!!!
Emerald Empire Band was the perfect choice for our wedding reception. Their communication style was so quick and fast - they responded to all our questions promptly and were very flexible in accommodating our requests. The quality of their work and value was incredible - they kept the dance floor packed all night with their lively performance. We even got to sing with the band, and they learned a new song just for our ceremony! Justin, the producer, was the best - such a great communicator and he made sure everything ran smoothly. Emerald Empire Band truly contributed to making our special day unforgettable.
STAY AWAY
Here's what went wrong on our wedding day: We requested a male lead singer; the lead was female. A male in the band sang one song. They showed up late for soundcheck—guests had already arrived for cocktail hour while the band was still setting up. They played the wrong entrance song. We filled out a form asking which genre not to play. We said country. They played country. Virtually none of the songs we requested were played. The bride had to ask the band multiple times to play different music or skip songs. When asked if they read our notes, they said no. Even after that, they only read them when asked again. We requested a couple’s dance—"You Are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne. Not only did they not play it, they skipped the couple's dance altogether. They didn’t play music for the champagne tower or cake cutting like we specified. The worst moment: the singer ruined my wife's grandfather/mother dance. Her father is not in her life, so she planned to dance half the song with her grandfather, then with her mom. Instead, the singer asked for the bride and her father. Mortified, my wife corrected her while dancing. The singer replied, “I guess it's the grandfather?!” and laughed. When the song ended and my wife's mother stepped in, the singer called her the grandfather and said, “Guess we're playing it again? I don't know?” It was humiliating. Instead of enjoying our wedding night, I held my wife as she sobbed in the hotel room. Throughout the night, the singer made rude comments over the mic like, “Hope this one’s OK,” and “Nobody tells me anything.” They called up one table to eat, then never dismissed others. They even helped themselves to food before our guests. My wife and I had to dismiss tables ourselves. The MC played Bruno Mars and pop hits after we specifically asked for a classy vibe—Frank Sinatra and similar. While on our honeymoon, I reached out. We were offered a 19.13% refund, including the prepaid tips we gave our coordinator to pass to the band. I accepted initially. But after reflecting on the night and seeing the total cost, I said it wasn’t enough. We provided references from the night and outlined everything. Our coordinator from Emerald Empire said they’d add their commission to the refund—even noting that they use their commission to save for their child. Unbelievable to put that on us. Yes, the band showed up. Yes, people danced. What were we supposed to do—cancel the wedding? Have a DJ meet us last minute? We had no choice but to make the best of it. I spoke to Richard (I assume the owner). After 20 minutes, he offered to send a piano player to our home to “serenade us.” In what world does that fix our wedding night? After going back and forth, they added 150 to the refund which by the way was including our tips from the night and the salesperson's commission. Multiple guests at our wedding work in the industry. They plan to advise clients to cancel if using Emerald Empire. I originally told them I wouldn’t go public. But after giving them multiple chances to do the right thing—they haven’t. I would also add we paid in full months before the event. The essay they had us write about what we wanted for our event was ignored and not even read. They humiliated us and made a mockery of our biggest day. Save your wedding, book a DJ
Response from vendor•May 15, 2025Dear Danny, We are truly sorry for the disappointment you and your wife experienced on your wedding day. The issues you experienced were unacceptable. We deeply regret the impact it had on such a meaningful occasion. As you can see from our hundreds of positive reviews, this does not reflect the level of service we are known for or strive to deliver. We are committed to learning from this and doing better. We were especially saddened to hear about the mishandling of your wife’s special dance. We were not made aware of her relationship with her father in advance—had we known, we would have taken much greater care to handle that moment and our mistake with the sensitivity it deserved. I can assure you that the announcement was a genuine mistake when reading the schedule. We understand how painful that must have been and sincerely apologize. While we issued a significant refund in recognition of these failures, we know that doesn’t erase what happened. Please know that we’ve already taken steps to strengthen our internal processes, communication, and accountability. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re committed to learning from it and doing better. Sincerely, Emerald Empire BandRuined our wedding
DON’T BOTHER FILLING OUT THE LONG EXTENSIVE PORTAL - they don’t read it and simply don’t care. It’s a crapshoot for who they hire for the gig. It’s all random people, whom of which they do not vet. For my wedding they contracted a diva with a horrific attitude. I specifically asked for a male singer, was told yes of course - but who cares what was requested and approved ?? Definitely not emerald empire. The singer showed up late, simply did not play our entrance song, incorrectly announced a very special dance between myself and my grandfather and then again incorrectly announced a very special dance between myself and my SINGLE mother. And when I (THE BRIDE) had to correct her, WHILE DANCING IN FRONT OF ALL OF MY GUESTS, she felt the need to say “I guess we’re playing the song again?! Idk no one tells me anything”. Again, this was a special dance between myself and my single mother - ruined. Then, when it was time for food, the band called ONE out of FOUR tables to eat. The band proceeded to HOP IN LINE AND EAT BEFORE THE REST OF MY GUESTS ???? And then NEVER call the rest of the 4 tables ??!!! HOW did that happen ??! My 2 big “no plays” for this band was no Bruno Mars & no country. Who cares?? Not Emerald Empire. The MC played pop music - to include Bruno Mars while they helped themselves to the buffet BEFORE THE GUESTS. I had to go up and ask them to turn it off, and they had to scramble to find the MC. I asked if they read the notes and they really didn’t respond. Then they played country music - my other “do not play”. I had to cut them off and then ask again if they read the notes. They said no. One would think they would stop and read the notes at this point? Nope! They continued to disregard everything. This wasn’t just the singer - this was the entire team. I requested a song for the champagne tower and cake cutting & you guessed, it wasn’t playing. I stood there (like an idiot) giving them the benefit of the doubt they would start playing it. They didn’t. One of my GUESTS had to ask them to play the music - to which the band yelled back “we’re getting it” (they weren’t). We also requested a dance for all of the couples to a certain song. I’m sure this doesn’t come as a shock - they didn’t play it. When starting a song (that randomly was appropriate to the event) the singer spoke INTO the mic “I hope I don’t get in trouble for this one” and shot me (THE BRIDE ??) a look. We have never in our lives been so mortified. This wasn’t a corporate holiday party - this was OUR WEDDING. When we messaged Emerald Empire, they mentioned this was becoming a pattern with this certain singer. What do you mean? Why was this contractor hired again if this has happened before? We were then discredited by asking us why we would tip them if we didn’t like the performance. Every bride would know - thank you notes and tips are pre-written and typically handed to the day of coordinator, who then hands it to the vendors. When would we have time to hand write thank you notes the night of our wedding? Obviously we would have not tipped after experiencing this DISASTER. Was then insulted further when asked if we would want a piano player to come to our home? What? As that would fix it? This was our WEDDING! Emerald Empire wanted us to think this singer’s attitude does not represent them - that is not true. They have done nothing but dodge accountability and have only further insulted us after ruining our event.
Response from vendor•May 15, 2025Dear Mary Katherine, We are truly sorry for the disappointment you and your husband experienced on your wedding day. The issues you experienced were unacceptable. We deeply regret the impact it had on such a meaningful occasion. As you can see from our hundreds of positive reviews, this does not reflect the level of service we are known for or strive to deliver. We are committed to learning from this and doing better. We were especially saddened to hear about the mishandling of your special dance with your grandfather and mother. We were not made aware of your family relationship in advance—had we known, we would have taken much greater care to handle that moment and our mistake with the sensitivity it deserved. I can assure you that the announcement was a genuine mistake when reading the schedule. We understand how painful that must have been and sincerely apologize. While we issued a significant refund in recognition of these failures, we know that doesn’t erase what happened. Please know that we’ve already taken steps to strengthen our internal processes, communication, and accountability. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re committed to learning from it and doing better. Sincerely, Emerald Empire Band
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