PACK THE
DANCE FLOOR
Wedding Reception Music Boston
Live Music for Your Entire Celebration
- 500+ Five-Star Reviews
- Performed with Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran
- 2,000+ Weddings Since 2009
- Degree-Qualified Musicians
World-Class Musicians. Unforgettable Weddings.
- Stevie Wonder
- Ed Sheeran
- Justin Timberlake
- Michael Bublé
- Daft Punk
- Meghan Trainor
- Pat Benatar
- Il Divo
- Lionel Richie
- Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
Many Red Soda musicians have performed on some of the world’s biggest stages alongside internationally renowned artists. Today, they bring that same experience, professionalism and passion to weddings and events across Boston.
Why Couples Choose Red Soda for Their Boston Wedding Reception
Great music creates great moments. Since 2009, we've filled receptions with guests singing along, lots of laughs and a floor that's still full when the caterers are packing up.
The music grows through the night. Easy and social over cocktail hour. Warm during dinner. Then the energy builds until every generation is on the floor.
It looks effortless from the outside. Underneath, we're watching the floor and choosing the next song before the last one ends. Every wedding is different, but the brief is always the same.
Pack the dance floor.
Why Live Wedding Reception Music Feels Different
A playlist can't read the room. We can. We know when to pull the energy back, when to lift it, and when to play the song that sends everyone rushing to the floor.
Cocktail Hour. Acoustic pop, soul and jazz-tinged favorites while your guests mingle.
Reception Entrance. Big song, big smiles, the whole room clapping you in.
Dinner. Familiar songs, just loud enough to warm the room.
Your First Dance. At Last by Etta James, Lover by Taylor Swift, or a song that's only yours. This is where you put your fingerprints on the music.
The Dance Floor. Friends singing together. The uncle who swore he wouldn't dance, front and center.
Wedding Reception Music Options
Every Red Soda reception is built a little differently. Start with the singers you love, then shape your cocktail hour, dinner and dance floor around them.
Need a starting point? Here are three popular reception ideas.
| Idea | Music | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Intimate Gathering | Background music: Acoustic Singer · Dance floor: One-Piece DJ Combo | An Acoustic Singer for cocktails and dinner, then a DJ. For intimate Boston receptions of 20 to 80 guests. |
| Crowd of 100 | Background music: Acoustic Vocal Duo · Dance floor: Five-Piece Band | A warm early evening with two voices, then a Five-Piece Band. For 80 to 120 guests. |
| Grand Celebration | Background music: Acoustic Vocal Duo · Dance floor: Eight-Piece Band | Two voices for cocktails and dinner, then a full Eight-Piece Band. For 120 to 300+ guests. |
These are just a few ideas. Build your own night in the Package Builder.
We Know When the Sax Should Walk Out
Great receptions don't happen by accident. We play weddings together every weekend, so we know which song follows the cake and exactly when the sax should walk out into the crowd.
Some of us have performed on the world's biggest stages with Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran.
That's the difference between a playlist and a packed floor.
Wedding Reception Music Packages and Pricing Boston
Whatever size you choose, the floor fills; what changes is the sound around it. A singer and a DJ at one end, a full Nine-Piece Band with sax, trumpet and trombone at the other, and most couples somewhere in between.
The easiest way to find your fit is the Package Builder. Watch real performances and hear what each band size adds to your night. Here's where most reception packages start:
| Package | Typical investment (USD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Singer or Acoustic Vocal Duo | From approx $2,150 | Cocktail hour, dinner music and more intimate receptions |
| Three to Four-Piece Band | From approx $3,400 | The energy of a live band in a smaller space |
| Five to Six-Piece Band | From approx $4,700 | Packed dance floors, a bigger sound, male and female vocals |
| Seven to Nine-Piece Band | From approx $5,950 | Big celebrations, horns and maximum dance floor energy |
| DJ and Live Music Combo | From approx $2,150 | Live music for key moments, then non-stop dancing |
Prices vary with your line-up, venue location and extras like an MC.
Why Red Soda Band Is Boston's Wedding Reception Music Choice
World-Class Musicians. We've studied at Berklee, New England Conservatory and Juilliard, and some of us have played with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Real Band Chemistry. We're a core team of friends who've played together for years, and you can feel it when the floor is packed.
Wedding Specialists. Grand entrances, toasts, the last song: we know the flow of a reception.
Here When You Need Us. Timelines, songs, last-minute changes: your Band Manager handles them, so you don't have to.
Trusted by Couples. 500+ five-star Google reviews across our cities.
Boston Wedding Reception Venues We Travel To
We play receptions right across Boston and New England, and fit beautifully into almost any room, harbor-view ballroom or estate tent.
Boston reception venues we travel to: Boston Harbor Hotel | The State Room | Fairmont Copley Plaza | Hilton Boston Park Plaza | Institute of Contemporary Art | Willowdale Estate
Across New England, venues we travel to include: Rosecliff and Castle Hill Inn in Newport, the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle and Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe.
Watch Our Live Wedding Reception Band in Action
Instead of one showcase night, there are over 30 hours of video in the Package Builder. Watch different singers, songs and band sizes, and notice the ones that give you goosebumps.
Ready to dive in?
Boston’s best wedding singers are waiting to rock your dance floor
Use our music package builder to start planning your wedding music and get an instant quote.
We come highly recommended
COUPLES SAY THEIR GUESTS DANCED TO THE VERY LAST SONG OF THE NIGHT
“An amazing live band! The communication beforehand was thorough, and I had a great experience. The band itself was perfect! They kept the energy going, and everyone had a great time on the dance floor. Hire them!”
Madeleine
Customize Your Wedding Reception Package
You choose what feels right for your venue, your guests and the night you want. Start with the singers you love, then explore the more than 100 reception combinations in the Package Builder, all with real performance videos.
Have a special first dance song in mind? If it's not already in our repertoire, we'll learn it and play it live. Want help narrowing it down? Your Band Manager is always happy to guide you.
Contact Red Soda Band Boston
Red Soda Band - BostonPhone: (617) 865 2929
Service areas: Boston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the Seaport, Cambridge, Brookline, the North Shore, the South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands, the Berkshires, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
Wedding Reception Music Boston – Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding reception band cost in Boston?
Reception music starts from $2,150 for an Acoustic Singer or a One-Piece DJ Combo, and a live band starts from $3,400 for a Three-Piece. Travel to your venue is included. Book your ceremony with us too and a package discount is applied automatically.
What size live band do I need for my Boston wedding reception?
Go by your guest count. A Three- or Four-Piece Band suits up to about 100 guests, a Five- or Six-Piece adds a second singer and sax for 80 to 150, and a Seven- to Nine-Piece brings horns and a festival feel to big celebrations.
Can I have a live band and a DJ at my Boston wedding reception?
Yes, and it's one of our most popular setups. Our DJ combos play live music for cocktails, dinner and your first dance, then a DJ takes over, with live sax or electric violin right among your guests. You get the big moments live and every song you love after.
How long does live reception music last?
A reception runs over five hours, with live music throughout. Between sets, we play our Spotify playlist, or yours, so the room never goes quiet. Your Band Manager will shape the sets around your timeline, right through to the last song.
Can you learn our first dance song?
Yes. Choose almost any song and we'll learn it and play it live, just for you. Send your song choices 8 weeks before the wedding so we have time to make it perfect. Couples often tell us we nailed their first dance, and that's the moment we prepare for most.
Do you provide MC services for Boston receptions?
Yes. Add an MC to the same booking to keep your entrances, toasts and timeline running smoothly. Your Band Manager will include it in your quote, so there's one team looking after the whole night and one less thing for you to organize.
How far in advance should I book reception music in Boston?
As soon as your venue is confirmed. Saturdays and fall foliage weekends are always snapped up first.
We're often booked up to 12 months ahead. Wedding coming up sooner? It's still worth asking, because your Band Manager can check what's possible.
Ready to Book Your Boston Wedding Reception Band?
Watch the bands. Pick your singers. Then picture your friends singing the last chorus.