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Northampton, MA 
Wedding Band / Big Band
7 miles from Amherst 
5 Verified Bookings Beth F. said “Daughter wanted Bossa nova and jazz for her wedding and the O-Tones delivered!”
Springfield, MA
Jazz Band / Big Band
19 miles from Amherst Premier Entertainment offers various musical groups to meet your needs. The Premier Jazz/Swing Band: featuring popular jazz & swing tunes The Jazz Bones: powerful…
Auburn, MA
Drummer / Big Band
37 miles from Amherst Blending diverse rhythmic styles into the mainstream scene has been Tim Kane’s forte as a musician for more than 30 years. Tim can play rock, jazz, reggae, blues,…
In the past year, Big Bands have sent 555 quotes to event planners
Big Bands rank #176 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad
523 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars
From request to booking, it takes 2.4 days (on average) to hire a Big Band
for Big Band requests in the United States
Big bands, or jazz orchestras, are musical powerhouses, usually comprised of 12-25 brass, woodwind, and rhythm section members. They perform a blend of jazz standards and swing music guaranteed to create a lively and timeless atmosphere at your party or event. A big band plays versatile and energetic music that makes them perfect as dance bands for many occasions, including wedding receptions, corporate events, festivals, or black-tie galas.
The cost of hiring a professional big band in Amherst, Massachusetts will vary based on the band size, the event type, and travel costs. With the generally large size, you will also need to ensure your stage setup is appropriate for the style of music. Contact the local big bands above to receive customized quotes and pricing information.
While browsing Amherst big bands, listen to audio and watch videos to learn about their style and whether they would be appropriate for your event. Read reviews to understand how they’ve met past clients’ expectations and what they do well. When hiring a big band, be prepared with venue information, ideal performance length, specific song requests, and other unique event details to ensure a smooth booking process.
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These Big Bands serve the wider Amherst and Hampshire county area and travel to North Amherst, Hatfield, Hadley, Bradstreet, Leverett, North Hatfield, Pelham, West Hatfield, Sunderland, Whately, Granby, Shutesbury, Florence, South Deerfield, Belchertown, Leeds, Haydenville, Williamsburg, Montague, Deerfield, Lake Pleasant, Conway, New Salem, Wendell, Millers Falls, Bondsville, Southampton, Goshen, Indian Orchard, and Three Rivers.
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