Press:

““WEDDINGS TAKE PRIORITY! Are we already booked? Please be aware that booking weddings is our priority! Most of our non-wedding gigs are flexible, and can be rescheduled. Please still ask us about booking if you see a schedule conflict on our website!””
BOOKING ALERT

“I received soooooooooo many raving compliments about the Uptown Getdowns at my parents party. Thank you thank you - you guys were exactly what I was hoping for!”
Sue - Private party client

“We enjoyed you so much at our wedding! Everyone danced their asses off!”
Jennifer - Bride quote

“The Uptown Getdowns were phenomenal! Their sound was outstanding! The full sound with their horn section made my daughter and son-in-law's wedding a not-to-forget celebration! Our guests are still talking about the band and the whole affair. They say it was the best wedding band they ever heard. The band's music gave us a non-stop dancing and party event. Something we really wanted. The band learned all of our requests and did a fantastic job. We couldn't have been happier with the results. The songs were geared to a multi-age bracket and there was something for everyone. They knew when to calm the music down, during dinner, and when to bring it back up again. I highly recommend the Uptown Getdowns for a variety of events, especially weddings, and we hope to have the pleasure of working with them again.”
Walling - Brides Parents quote

“The Uptown Getdowns greatly exceeded our expectations for our wedding. They seemed genuinely happy to be there and like they were having a good time, as they played great music that really got everyone excited on the dance floor. We heard rave reviews from many guests about our band. They get our highest recommendation.”
R. & A. Zygmunt - Newlywed quote

“…I cannot say enough great things about them …we loved them… they do provide a very wide range of music… the contact at the band, Steve, has been just amazing. He is super responsive, really makes an effort to stay in touch throughout the whole planning process, and really makes an effort to not just provide music but really help with the coordination of the entire evening. …I am really lucky to have found these guys! I am pretty certain one would not be able to find a band of equal quality for this price, and I am almost sure that one wouldn't be able to find a band of any quality for this price for a Manhattan wedding. …(the) wedding was amazing, everyone loved the band! People were dancing all evening… Even my husband, who really never dances, was on the dance floor, and not just with me - I caught him dancing with his friends as well, which I have never seen… They did a really great job MC'ing, everything went so smoothly, and they nailed the song for our first dan”
Serafina - Weddingwire.com

“The Uptown Getdowns performed at my wedding on August 7th, 2015 at Brooklake CC in Florham Park, NJ. I could not have asked for anything better. They did an AMAZING job. From the moment I first spoke to Steve, he was great. Never had a problem contacting him to ask questions, the band did a great job on the songs I requested them to learn, and people are still raving about how great they did! I truthfully couldn't have imagined a better performance!!”
M. Byrnes - Groom quote

“Hiring Steve and the Uptown Getdowns was easily the best decision I made for my wedding! Guests are still talking about how great the band was, and how much fun they had! Everyone danced the whole night. Steve was so helpful and friendly from the first time I chatted with him, and he really helped to make the wedding a truly unforgettable event. He worked with me on the songs, and was so accommodating. Absolutely professional, but lots of fun! I could not recommend Steve and the band enough!”
Shannon B - bride quote

“The Uptown Getdowns just played my wedding on Saturday. They were ridiculously awesome. I actually probably neglected some of my bride duties because I could not keep myself off of the dance floor. My guests felt the same way and were there with me on the dance floor until the last song was played. The only time the dance floor wasn't packed was when the band took a break to hit the photobooth. These guys are seriously awesome and if I could hire them every weekend to follow me around to my friends houses and local bars, I would. They play a huge variety of music from motown, to funk, to 80s to 90s to more contemporary top 40 kind of hits. You will not be sorry if you hire the Uptown Getdowns. They are really the best.”
Valerie - Weddingwire.com

“The Uptown Getdowns were so awesome! All of my guests had a great time! They got the party dancing instantly! They will learn up to 5 songs for your wedding! We had a blast!”
Graff/Ballone - bride quote

“My review is based on Bea McNally's awesome musical entertainment: The Uptown Getdowns band who played there Friday night. My girlfriend and I were tavern hopping and landed there at the end of the night. The band was popping and the crowd loved them. They rocked the night and we enjoyed it very much.”
Jahnavi U - Yelp

“WEDDINGS TAKE PRIORITY! Are we already booked? Please be aware that booking weddings is our priority! Most of our non-wedding gigs are flexible, and can be rescheduled. Please still ask us about booking if you see a schedule conflict on our website!”
BOOKING ALERT

"Just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful night of music at our wedding. You guys were awesome! You had the entire room up and dancing. We enjoyed every minute!! Couldn't have asked for a better night!!"
Marlene Borruso - bride quote

“If you want excellent music at an afordable price for your wedding The Uptown Getdowns are the way to go. They made my wedding awesome. People who don't dance on a regular basis were up dancing at my wedding. They are very accomadating with learning new songs. Honestly they will make your wedding day so rememberable and fun!!!!”
Cat Mollitor - bride quote

" More than any other professionals we hired, I wish I could give our band, The Uptown Getdowns, SIX out of five stars. They were absolutely amazing... So down-to-earth, organized, professional, and friendly... On the day of the reception, they were at the venue hours beforehand, set up and ready to go. They looked great and they were calm, cheerful, and confident. I've recommended this band to four of my friends already. They made the party vibe exactly what we wanted. You won't be disappointed!"
Renee - bride quote

“Hey Just wanted to let you guys know we had a fantastic time and you guys were incredible. We still keep hearing from friends and relatives what a good job you guys did and how great you sounded. Thanks again for the fantastic performance and if you ever need a recommendation just let us know. Hopefully we will be able to make it out to Jersey to see you guys play again sometime.”
Frank and Jaclyn Sperrazza - newlywed quote

"These guys are great. The best wedding band I have ever seen. Very professional (looks and sound). I hired them for my sisters wedding. They played a very wide variety of music that had everyone dancing. You will not find a better band than these guys in the area."
James Lashway - brother of the bride

“They played a lot of 60s,70,80s stuff...mostly funk, R&B and motown...and they were fantastic. The band was tight, versatile and enjoyed what they were doing. Genuinely enjoyable to listen to (and their mix wasn't overpowering which is a rarity with bands that do their own audio...we were still able to chat at our table while they played). ”
Jeremy Manjorin - wedding guest - Get down....Get down...

“My husband and I got married Memorial Day weekend of 2011. We wanted a band that would fun, funky and soulful that would get everyone wanting to hit the dance floor. We made the perfect choice with The Uptown- Getdowns. Everyone from my younger cousin to my grandmother were up dancing!”
Jenn Schilling-Horvath - bride quote

“I can't say enough great things about The Uptown Getdowns. Extremely easy to work with and handled every one of our requests with professionalism and ease. The vibe they bring as a group is equal parts classy and fun. As a musician, I appreciate the incredible level of talent they bring to the table, and even songs I don't really like are somehow made enjoyable by these awesome people .”
Chris Renne - Groom quote