Natick, MA 
Big Band
28 miles from Salem "New England's Favorite Big Band" Based in Central New England, Dan Gabel and his Bands have entertained three Governors, a Four-Star General, sold-out…
Boston, MA
Jazz Band / Big Band
14 miles from Salem 
35 Verified Bookings Alexa said “Dan & Creswell club we’re absolutely amazing! Due to Covid, plans had to be altered many times and they were all so accommodating and went with it!…”
Boston, MA
Jazz Band / Big Band
14 miles from Salem
6 Verified Bookings Cassie H. said “I hired Kevin and his quartet for an opening for our hotel, and he sounded absolutely incredible and the band was well-dressed and looked professional!…”
In the past year, Big Bands have sent 560 quotes to event planners
Big Bands rank #173 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
524 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
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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 Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem and Essex county area and travel to Swampscott, Prides Crossing, Wenham, Hathorne, Nahant, South Hamilton, Manchester, Lynnfield, Middleton, Hamilton, Topsfield, Essex, North Reading, Boxford, Ipswich, East Boston, Charlestown, Rowley, West Medford, Georgetown, Hull, West Boxford, Arlington Heights, New Town, Roxbury Crossing, Allston, Byfield, Pinehurst, Rockport, and Newbury.
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