Craig Scott Entertainment Reviews
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Katherine H. Sent on 07/07/2023INCREDIBLE experience with Craig Scott Band!!
I cannot begin to imagine our wedding without the Craig Scott Band!!! They were simply INCREDIBLE in every way! Nick, Scott, and the team really know what they are doing and their guidance and ideas really made our wedding what it was. We chatted with several bands but after our initial call with Scott, we just knew CSB had to be it! In the months leading up to the wedding, Nick would call to check in often and was SO helpful and patient as we tried to decide on instruments/entrance songs. He was also integral in helping to develop our timeline and I am SO happy we went with his suggestions -- such as, to have our guests up and dancing before we make our entrances, invite everyone onto the dance floor directly following our first dance, etc, as their goal is to keep the energy UP and it is exactly what they achieved! I was a bit hesitant to have the band learn our first dance song, but Nick assured me they could do it and they seriously knocked it out of the park, even accommodating a 'dress rehearsal' a few minutes before the reception started. They also mashed together a few songs for our father/daughter dance -- we could not have made it more complicated for them and it was seriously perfect, down to every beat -- they are really just so impressive! We had a brunch the morning after our wedding and everyone could not stop talking about the band!! Choosing Craig Scott Band was easily the best decision we could have made for our wedding and I could not recommend them more! -
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Lauren M. Sent on 03/24/2024Incredible live band!
The Craig Scott Band was the highlight of our wedding! EVERYONE was on the dance floor the entire night. From the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception, all of our musical needs were covered. They went above and beyond to make our night extremely memorable and we're so glad we picked them! -
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Katie C. Sent on 01/03/2024Best. Band. EVER.
We LOVED The Craig Scott Band! We have received so many compliments from our wedding guests about how amazing the band was! We cannot say enough how appreciative we are of them, they got the party started and never stopped! Days later and people are still reaching out and messaging us about how much fun they had and how great the band was! Thank you Craig Scott!!! -
Mary B. Sent on 12/19/2023
We LOVE Phase One!!!
We couldn't be happier that we chose Phase One as our Wedding Band!!! From our first meeting with Rich, Phase One was amazing to work with and super open to our taste/style and suggestions. While some bands were put off by our extensive song list during the interview process, Rich and Phase One fully embraced it and so clearly tapped into our songs/vibe on the night of the wedding. They played such a wide range of music and crushed every song! They were even able to play a more tropical house type song for our entrance which we thought would need to be played through a phone for sure - and they killed it!!! Our dance floor was absolutely ROCKING!!! Not only did Phase One feed off the energy of the crowd and play consistent bangers, they also came out on the dance floor with their mics/instruments and were part of the party with us and our guests. While the whole band was amazing, we got so many comments on the female singers voices. They are SO talented!!! Our guests cannot stop talking about how great our band and their songs were. The whole night was nonstop fun and energy, the dance floor was constantly packed, and it was truly the best night of our lives thanks to Phase One. Believe us - hire them!!! -
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Maria S. Sent on 02/02/2024Incredibly talented high energy band exceeded our expectations!
Booking Rich Bascomb and Phase One was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding! My husband and I are musicians so hiring a great band was highly important to us. We’ve been lucky enough to go to a few weddings with live bands and we can confidently say that Phase One is the absolute best in the business! Our photographer said she’s never seen so many people on the dance floor before the bride and groom’s entrance! Our guests are still raving about how much fun they had, specifically mentioning how incredible the band was. From day one, Rich was extremely easy to work with and did everything we asked of him and his band. We really wanted our wedding to be a dance fest (think Gypsy Bar in Atlantic City) with high energy, sing-along, modern songs. They played every song we requested, kept with the genre we wanted and even learned new songs we asked for! The energy on the dance floor was never ending, and since the band members rotated taking breaks, the music was continuous. I’d be remiss if I didn’t highlight the sheer TALENT of the singers and musicians. It’s one thing to get everyone dancing to the well known high energy songs, but it was such a treat to enjoy the band’s skills during the slower songs. I cannot rave about this band enough, and wish we could do it all over again! -
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Joanna B. Sent on 12/19/2023We had the best time!
My husband and I hired Craig Scott for our entire wedding from live musicians during the ceremony + cocktail hour (piano and guitar) to a DJ through the reception (DJ Carlos). We initially found them through a list of preferred vendors provided by our venue, and after our first call with Rich we knew they’d be able to help make our day perfect! The team as a whole is so friendly and responsive, and was always willing to get on a call to discuss any questions we had! Nick worked with us for our live musicians, and helped make the planning process so easy. We had a few songs to transition through for our ceremony and he organized everything perfectly, even when we weren’t sure if our specific songs could be accommodated, to give us the perfect medley of music.
Carlos from start to finish was the perfect DJ for us. He gave us his personal number to talk to him about specific songs and vibes for the reception, and went above and beyond to deliver and give us the emo, punk rock night of our dreams. Everyone was on their feet dancing the entire night, and when there was the occasional short lull, Carlos knew exactly what to do to get everyone up and dancing again!
All of our guests complemented how much fun our wedding was because of the amazing talent at Craig Scott. Thank you so much again! -
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Sophia T. Sent on 12/10/2023Entertainment that goes above and beyond
Craig Scott delivered amazing entertainment that really made our wedding as fun as it was. We first hired just DJ Carlos. We didn't really have too much information (since hiring a DJ seems harder to find samples than a photographer or videographer), but DJ Carlos was amazing. We met with him a week before our wedding and he took all our suggestions and even created awesome remixes on top of our favorite songs, which our friends loved. He kept the dance floor lively all night long and we had so much fun!
Six months after booking DJ Carlos, we decided to add a saxophonist and percussionist (drums) on top of the DJ to play along with the DJ music. If you can do this DJ/Musician combo, DO IT!!! You will not regret it! Our guests absolutely loved it because it adds the excitement of live music while still having the original tracks played by the DJ (sometimes I feel even a good band can't quite sing some pop hits as well as the originals).
Even early in the reception, the saxophonist and drummer came out into the center of the dance floor to rally up the crowd and handed us the drum sticks to play. Later in the night, they had my husband and I come over to the drumset and the conga drums to play and our guests had so much fun! We were totally not expecting the DJ or musicians to be this interactive, but it added such a unique and special layer to our event that really got the crowd going. I highly recommend hiring Craig Scott, DJ Carlos, and especially adding the musicians for your wedding! -
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Jonah W. Sent on 10/31/2023Best band - would use for anything
We found Matt Friedman and the Uptown Sounds through CSE and couldn't have had a better experience. Before the wedding, Matthew reached out to us to ask us about our music preferences, songs we liked and that they would use the list to curate a playlist for our wedding based on our vibes. We thought we had a pretty good schedule of what we wanted the night to look like but while using Matt’s knowledge of having done over 2500 weddings, we changed up the timing of some things and am I happy we did.
The night was a blast and almost every guest told us how much they loved the band. They were able to play every song we had requested. We loved the music for the ceremony, the cocktail vibes, the upbeat band for dancing, the more mellow music for dinner to allow for some conversation and the rocking out all the way until the end of the night. They had every person up and out of their seats until the venue closed down. I could not recommend them more to be your go to band for ANY event. -
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Paige C. Sent on 10/07/2023Absolutely amazing.
Phase One band played at our wedding and was absolutely incredible. The singers voices were phenomenal and all of the band members are so talented! They had everyone dancing the whole night! The song choices were perfect, and the band engaged with us on the dance floor throughout the night! Our guests are still raving about them. If you’re considering this band for your event or wedding - book them ASAP! -
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Andrew R. Sent on 10/03/2023Matthew Friedman & Uptown Sounds are the BEST
We booked Matthew's band having full confidence that they would blow the roof off our venue, and we were not disappointed! The band learned several songs that were not on their already expansive repertoire, and the set list was stellar from start to finish. This band is tight! The musicians would sometimes step out onto the floor, hyping up the crowd, and that's when the night would erupt. So many of our guests said this was the best wedding they ever went to, no doubt due in part to Matthew and his incredible band. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for the best bang for their buck. There is nothing like a live band! -
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Sam B. Sent on 06/28/2023Rich Bascomb and Phase One - There's no one better
Rich Bascomb & Phase One are the best of the best. The band exceeded our expectations and delivered our dream wedding party, along with beautiful music to accompany the ceremony and cocktail hour. We had many calls leading up to the wedding day to ensure that everything went smoothly, and Rich and his team understood exactly our vision, which was high energy and minimal breaks in action. The hora was so much fun, the singers were out on the dance floor with us all night, the song choices were perfect (they read the crowd perfectly), and the flow of the evening was spot on. Rich was more than a pleasure to work with in preparation, as well as on the day of. The only thing I wish is that we could have kept the night going forever. We had multiple guests and family friends asking us who the band was because they "hadn't danced that much in years and had so much fun!" So many guests also commented on how amazing the female vocalist was. It's a no brainer to go with Rich and Phase One for your next event. I cannot recommend them enough. -
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Devin K. Sent on 05/30/2023BEST wedding band out there
Craig Scott Entertainment was one of the highlights of our wedding. They kept the dance floor going the entire night and had an incredible ability to read the room and play songs that matched what our guests wanted and needed. The majority of our guests told us that this was the best band they have ever heard at a wedding. They were easy to work with and very responsive throughout the planning process. I will recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band! -
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Danielle R. Sent on 11/03/2022Amazing! Go with csb!
Wow, Craig Scott Band was truly incredible. I couldn't be happier that I chose them to play at my wedding. While it was only 3 weeks ago, I am still getting text messages and calls daily on how incredible they were. From the very beginning it was so pleasant working with Nick, Kathy and team. We said we wanted a nonstop dance party and they totally understood the assignment. Not only that, but they executed our song, father-daughter and mom-son song excellently. I can't wait until I get my video just to relive this night over and over. It honestly felt like magic -- when they sang Beyonce, it felt like Beyonce, when they did Bruce, I thought the king of NJ was there himself.
Thank you will never be enough. It was truly the best night of my life and a huge part of that is because of CSB. Can't recommend more :) -
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Gabrielle G. Sent on 10/07/2022City Heat kept us dancing all night long!
One of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding was having City Heat as our wedding band. They were absolutely incredible and brought amazing energy to the event. All of the band members were so professional and wonderful to work with! They really know how to put on a fantastic show and keep all the guests partying on the dance floor. We had so many guests come up to us during and after the wedding asking us where we found our wedding band. I am so incredibly grateful to them for being a big part of one of the best days of our lives! We all had so much fun dancing and singing along all night. I highly recommend Craig Scott Entertainment and City Heat for your wedding! Best band ever! -
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Jenna D. Sent on 09/16/2022Great band!
Fun band, super flexible with our song choices, and they learned 2 new songs so I could sing with them!
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