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Perfect First Dance Songs

Choosing the perfect song for your first dance can feel overwhelming—there are so many possibilities, and each song holds the…

Acoustic Songs To Walk Down the Aisle To

When it comes to planning your wedding ceremony, one of the most memorable moments is the walk down the aisle.…

The Difference Between a DJ and an MC

When organizing events like weddings, corporate functions, or large celebrations, two key roles often come into play: the DJ (Disc…

The Perfect Slice: Choosing the Right Cake Cutting Song for Your Wedding

When it comes to planning the perfect wedding, every detail matters, and the cake cutting ceremony is no exception! We…

Best Mother-Son Dance Songs

Greetings from the stage! As a wedding band, we’ve had the privilege of being part of countless special moments, witnessing…

Celebrating Love in Bloom: The Magic of Spring Weddings

As the world awakens from its winter slumber, there’s a palpable sense of renewal and joy in the air. Trees…

Jingle & Jam: How to Incorporate Holiday Tunes Into Your Wedding

‘Tis the season of love, joy, and festivities, and what better way to celebrate your wedding than by infusing it…

The Timeless Charm of a Live Band

When it comes to planning the perfect wedding, one of the key elements that can truly elevate the celebration is…

Songs For Halloween

Off with your headDance til you’re deadHeads will rollHeads will rollHeads will rollOn the floor Yeah Yeah Yeahs Are you…

Elevate Your Big Day: Why You Should Hire Live Entertainment For Your Wedding or Event

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, and you want every aspect of it to be perfect. One way to…

The Best Songs for LGBTQ+ Weddings

Love is a universal language that knows no boundaries, and LGBTQ+ weddings are a celebration of that love, acceptance, and…

Best Instrumental Wedding Music

While vocal performances are beautiful, instrumental wedding music has a unique charm that captivates hearts and transcends language. The right…

Sax Serenades for Your First Dance

When it comes to planning a memorable wedding reception, one of the most anticipated moments is the first dance. The…

Choosing The Right Band Size For Your Wedding

Creating the perfect sound for your wedding is easier than you think. Having music playing during the ceremony, cocktail hour,…

Corporate Event Entertainment with Nola Dukes Band

We know all we talk about is weddings, but we also perform (and love to perform) at corporate events. Our…

Spring Wedding Inspiration

Springs marks a time for a fresh start – a new beginning. What better season to have a wedding than…

What to Play and When: A Wedding Music Guide

When it comes to planning a wedding, music is one of the most important elements! (What else would you expect…

Romantic Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is next week, and if you and your sweetheart still have no idea what to do, we’ve got…

The Magic Of Having A Live Band

You’re on the dance floor at your wedding. All of your favorite people are around you. You’re singing into your…

The Best Wedding Planning Playlist

We’ve curated a fun playlist for you to vibe out to while planning for your big day. We hope this…

Planning Music For Your Event

Planning your wedding or event shouldn’t be stressful, so that’s why we’re here to help make it easier! When you…

What Steps Are Involved in Booking a Live Band?

Booking a live band for your wedding day or event can seem like a daunting task, but with us, it…

Perfect Cocktail Hour Music

Congrats! You’re officially a newlywed! Cocktail hour on your wedding day is a perfect break between your ceremony and reception…

How to Maximize The Value Of Your Live Band

When most people consider hiring a live band for their special event, they think glamour, elegance, and… big bucks. Fortunately,…

Great Songs to End Your Reception With

For both actual events (as well as our live showcases), we LOVE to end with a sing-along. There are so…

Vendor Feature: Ali & Matt’s Wedding at NO Pharmacy Museum and NOAC

One of the best things about performing at weddings and events are the venues we get to play at. This…

Our Guide to Wedding Lighting

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of your special day that will set the ambience of the room.…

Best Father-Daughter Dance Songs

The parent dances are some of our favorite musical moments on an event – there are so many options when…

Pride Wedding Feature: Ali & Amy

In honor of Pride Month, we wanted to share Ali & Amy’s wedding, which was held at the Hermann Grima…

Tips for Hosting a Backyard Wedding

Backyard weddings are unique, intimate, and a when the weather is good, a great reason to have your event outdoors.…

Best Mother-Son Dance Songs

In celebration of the women who raised us, we decided to curate a playlist of some of our favorite songs…

Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice Awards

We would like to express our appreciation for our amazing couples, clients, and fellow vendors from WeddingWire. We LOVE being…

Era Love Songs: 2010s

Dance with us through this last decade. This playlist we’ve curated with these high-charting songs is PERFECT for your wedding…

A Guide to a Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Wedding

Your wedding day is going to be one of the happiest days of your life. Most couples want to go…

Era Love Songs: 2000s

The 2000s had some pretty great music and iconic songs. We had a lot of fun making this Spotify playlist…

The Knot Best of Weddings Reviews: 2021 Wrap

We love being a part of The Knot community, so to start off the New Year of 2022, we would…

Planning a New Year’s Eve Wedding

What better day to celebrate love and a new start to life together than New Year’s Eve? Just think, all…

Please Welcome, Lightwave Event Artists!

It’s been a long time coming and we are THRILLED to be able to announce the launch of Lightwave Event…

Holiday Cheer for Your Ears!

‘Tis the season! We’ve curated a special Holiday playlist to get you in the cheery mood – whether you’re decorating…

Era Love Songs: 1990s

We’ve got another Era Love Songs Spotify playlist for you – and this time it’s the 90s! We still can’t…

Winter Wedding Ideas for a Cozy and Elegant Party

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to get married! Winter comes with endless opportunities to host an elegant…

Songs For Halloween

Off with your headDance til you’re deadHeads will rollHeads will rollHeads will rollOn the floor Yeah Yeah Yeahs Halloween is…

Tips for Stress-Free Event Planning

We’ve been a part of so many amazing events and weddings and know how stressful planning can be — but…

Choosing Your Dream Wedding Venue

Your loved one has popped the big question, you’re now engaged (congrats!) and a million thoughts start racing through your…

Era Love Songs: 1980s

The 1980s had some of the best hits and we’re rediscovering our love of ballads through these classic 80s love…

Playlist for Pride!

We’ve performed at many weddings and witnessed so many beautiful expressions of love. Through it all, one thing is evident:…

Era Love Songs: 1970s

Love songs have always been at the center of music. They can invoke new feelings about a relationship, fill dance…

WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Awards

We did it with The Knot Best of Wedding Reviews, and now we would like to express our appreciation for…

Planning for Unpredictable Weather

You’re getting married outdoors. All is sunny and grand, your guests are smiling and happy, when suddenly a rolling dark…

Must Have Wedding Photo Ideas

Your wedding photos offer a window into all the behind the scenes action and help keep the memories from your…

Era Love Songs: 1960s

Love songs have always been at the center of music. They can invoke new feelings about a relationship, fill dance…

Era Love Songs: 1950s

Love songs have always been at the center of music. They can invoke new feelings about a relationship, fill dance…

Songs For Spring

Spring is in the air and so is love! The month of March is upon us along with the wonderful…

Ceremony Music Inspiration

Your wedding ceremony music should set the mood and enhance all of the emotions and romance as you walk down…

Wedding Feature: Katie & Andrew

Last fall, Katie & Andrew said “I do!” We were so honored to play at their gorgeous wedding reception at…

FAQ Refresh for 2021

2021 has already seen a rush of bookings. Couples are feeling hopeful that they’ll be able to host their dream…

Ideas for Valentine’s Day at Home

Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home is IN! With the continuing pandemic in mind, spending time in a public place where…

Top Wedding Trends for 2021

Every year, new wedding trends emerge. Throughout 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen color palettes, food, beverages, favors, and…

A Fresh Start Playlist

We put together this playlist to set the the new year off on the right track. These tunes are guaranteed…

Why You Should Package Your Vendors

You’ve booked your band (us, obviously) and you want more bang for your buck, which is where we come in…

The Knot Best of Weddings Reviews: 2020 Wrap

To start the New Year, we would like to express our appreciation for our amazing couples, clients, and fellow vendors…

We Said Goodbye to 2020 With This Playlist

Well folks, it’s been a year. While these unprecedented times have affected us more than we could have ever possibly…

How To Choose a Song for Your First Dance

Sparks fly and fireworks go off as you and your fiancé hit the dance floor. It seems as if the…

Wedding Feature: Elle + Stephen

On March 13th, 2019, Elle & Stephen said “I do!” We were so honored to play at their gorgeous wedding…

Band Vs. DJ

Every wedding needs music, so the big question is: Band or DJ? Imagine this: you’re at your reception, your DJ…

Music Tips For The Alternative Wedding

While you’re planning your wedding, you realize that you don’t want it to be like anyone else’s. You want it…

Halloween Event + Wedding Ideas

It’s October, which means it’s time to set out your pumpkins, pick out a costume, and whip up some boo-zy…

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Wedding Entertainment

There’s no better feeling than seeing the look of love on our couple’s faces when their friends and family join…

Vendor Feature: Kelly Sherlock Events

We are really excited about this blog post because we are featuring one of our favorite vendors: Kelly Sherlock Events! We…

Our Favorite Fall Playlist Ideas

Tomorrow marks the first day of Autumn! This season calls for cardigans and hot apple cider! Whether you’re putting together…

New Orleans Wedding’s Magazine Feature

In this week’s blog post, we wanted to share a wedding we were featured in on New Orleans Wedding’s Magazine!…

Vendor Feature: Broussard’s Restaurant & Courtyard

We are really excited about this blog post because we get to highlight one of our favorite vendors, Broussard’s! They…

How To Keep Your Guests On The Dance Floor

Let’s face it–when planning your wedding, you’re going to have a lot of uncertainty. You’ve probably never planned an event…

Oldies But Goodies

Music is timeless. In helping you create the perfect playlist for your wedding, we’ve curated a special list of songs…

Create The Perfect Wedding Playlist

The playlist for your big day will set the tone for your party, whether you’re going for an airy garden…

Answering Your FAQs For Booking A Band

We’ve performed at every kind of event, from intimate backyard weddings to music festivals and galas with 1,000 guests, and…

The Best Songs For A Summer Soirée

The official first day of summer is coming up this week, so there’s no better time to dive into our…

Tips For Booking Your Dream Band

Booking your wedding vendors can be a daunting and stressful task, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve broken down…

Plan With Confidence During COVID-19

Everyone in the wedding & event industry is rescheduling their entire summer calendar at the moment and we are heartbroken…

How To Throw An Amazing & Memorable Party

No matter what kind of event you’re planning, from a laid-back backyard gathering to a full on ballroom gala, there…