Famous Players Band

The Famous Players were absolutely incredible and one of the major highlights from our wedding. We looked at so many different wedding bands and couldn't find the musicianship and catalog that we wanted until we came across the Famous Players Band. They are exceptional musicians and performers and made our wedding reception so fun and the party that we wanted. As a singer myself, I was blown away by their vocalists. They also played a wide variety of musical genres, from rap to funk, hip hop, rock, pop, jazz...it was great. We also really enjoyed the jazz duo they put together for our cocktail hour. They were easy to communicate with leading up to the event, and were always open to figuring out how to make our special requests work. Would recommend them 1000%!

Regardless of which band members you get, the Famous Players Band is still the same, and the expectations for the level of professionalism and talent are still the same. Which means excellent production quality, top-of-the-line service, costuming, choreography, on-stage chemistry, and a group of people who LOVE performing together. The Famous Players Band is a family and you can tell on stage. That magic is unmatched, and the consistency of that magic year after year is why I am now in my 21st year of working with Kelly and his crew.

Although I have my personal favourites, the placement of a specific artist is never guaranteed. The Famous Players Band members all have other passions that they pursue from voice-over work to acting, to recording and producing others' music, to salaried day jobs, and even to just staying home to raise a family. Kelly will do his best to honour my requests for a certain combo of musicians, but can't always make it happen. I have had Weddings before where one or two or even three players were not available for the combo that I preferred. I was sad to not have those people there but quickly saw how seamlessly the other artists blended into the group, all bringing their own personal flair and value to the band's impact on stage. I was then excited to have been able to add to my FPB friend group, and now, I am thrilled with whoever comes!

The way Kelly curates, trains, and grooms new Famous Players artists is such that there is never a gap in the cohesion of the group. The people that he invites into the band family are as insanely talented as the other members and don’t skip a beat. They jump into practices right away, learn the choreography, build relationships with the team, and refine & polish their role in the group until Kelly is ready to put them on stage. There has to be depth no matter what just in case a band member cannot go to a gig for whatever reason. The talent level has to remain on brand at all times for every event they do, so additional available band members are crucial to that mandate.

In fact, the depth of talent is so deep, that the Famous Players Band can run 2 bands on the same night and blow the roof off 2 venues at the same time! They all love working together no matter which band grouping they are in. They are all outstanding musicians and performers and are welcome at my events 100% of the time.

I know that when I hire the FPB, I am getting the excellence that my clients and I expect. It doesn't matter who is on the stage. I love all of the artists, and many of them have become very good friends of mine. I feel very lucky and proud to showcase the Famous Players Band every chance I get!

We hired them for our company Christmas Party, the energy and range of music kept everyone on the dance floor all night. Can't wait to book them for next year!

Saturday night, Feb.25, 2023 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, Kelly and the Famous Players Band once again provided top notch entertainment for almost 1200 guests, at our annual Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Medallion Gala. Our members love this band and ask for them over and over at our Galas. FPB never disappoint! With high energy music all night, we always put in an extra-large dance floor and this year was no exception, it was packed all night long! I would highly recommend the fantastic FPB for your next event!