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Austin, TX
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The band members behind these reviews are the musicians who play your wedding. Never a rotating cast.
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From choreographed dances, to outfit changes, to other surprises that I will not spoil, they were such a crowdpleaser and absolutely one of the brightest highlights of our weekend.
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Certified Original Lineup
The same band at every wedding
Uptown Drive is not a roster of whoever is free that night. These are the musicians on your stage, led by Greg from the grand entrance to the sendoff.
Rehearsed as one band
The same core musicians play every show, so every cue, transition and special dance lands the way you planned it
Greg, start to finish
Your bandleader plans the music with you, works the timeline with your planner and emcees the whole night
The band in the videos
The musicians you watch on this page are the musicians who play your wedding
Uptown Drive
Front line
Greg Williams
Bandleader, saxophone, guitar and emcee
Bandleader, sax, emcee
Courtney Gayle
Lead vocals
Vocals
Quiesean Wilson
Lead vocals
Vocals
Rhythm section
Drew D’Entremont
Drums
Johnny Vogelsang
Bass
Jason Wintermeyer
Guitar and keys
Guitar, keys
Horn section
Michael Sailors
Trumpet
Daniel Fears
Trombone
Custom live sax EDM grand entrances for the bride, groom and wedding party
Your reception entrance should feel like a headline act. We build a custom live grand entrance for every couple, from the wedding party introductions to the moment you walk in as newlyweds.
Pick your grand entrance song or a mashup of two. We arrange it for the band, cue every couple and groomsmen entrance on the beat, and Greg emcees the introductions so every name lands. Want the DJ to drop the track and live sax to take it from there? That one is a guest favorite.
It is the most requested wedding entrance moment we play, and it sets the dance floor energy for the rest of the night
Live father-daughter dance and special dances with custom arrangements
The father-daughter dance, the mother-son dance, your first dance and the anniversary dance all hit differently when they are played live.
We love performing every special dance with the full band, shaped to your timing. Planning a surprise father-daughter dance medley or a choreographed routine? Send us your cut and we write a custom arrangement, so every tempo change, pause and big finish lands exactly where you rehearsed it.
List your special dance songs on your planning worksheet and we will learn the ones that mean the most to your family
A choreographed reception show with costume changes and a packed dance floor
This is where we earn the packed dance floor. Our vocalists perform choreographed dance sets, change costumes through the night and take the show out onto the floor with your guests.
Expect crowd call-and-response, sax solos, dance floor medleys and a high-energy live performance from the first set to the last song, with DJ music between sets so the party never stops.
Every detail is rehearsed, from the lighting cues to the last-song frenzy built around the two of you. It is a full wedding reception show, not background music
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Your wedding music, from ceremony to last dance
From sound for your vows to the final song, Uptown Drive brings your wedding music together. We cover ceremony sound, a DJ soundtrack for cocktail hour and dinner, a custom grand entrance and live reception dance sets, with DJ music during every break.
Share your date, city and venue for availability and a personalized proposal. Once you book, your planning worksheet captures your favorite styles, must-play songs, special dances and do-not-play list. Greg builds the timeline and emcee script with you and your planner, and we arrange your first dance and parent dances to your timing.
✓ Your date. Check availability and receive a proposal tailored to your wedding.
✓ Your music. Choose favorite styles, special dances and your do-not-play list.
✓ Your timeline. Greg plans entrances, toasts and every cue with your planner.
✓ Your moments. A custom live entrance and special dances shaped to your timing.
✓ Your party. Live dance sets, with DJ music between them and live sax options.
✓ Your venue. An audio engineer, sound and stage lighting, with logistics planned ahead.
How we plan your wedding music
It starts with your date, city and venue. Send them through our contact page and we confirm availability and put together a personalized proposal. Every quote is custom to your date, city, band size and how much of the day we cover.
Once you book, your planning worksheet captures your favorite styles, must-play songs, special dances and do-not-play list. We learn the first dance and parent dance songs that mean the most to your family, and Greg works the timeline with your planner so every moment lands on cue.
✓ Check your date. Most couples book 8 to 14 months ahead, and spring and fall Saturdays go first
✓ Lock it in. A performance contract, our rider and a 50% deposit secure your date
✓ Plan the music. Your worksheet covers styles, special dances and your do-not-play list
✓ Build the timeline. Greg works the run of show and emcee script with your planner
✓ Prepare the venue. We confirm power, load-in, sound limits and curfew ahead of time
✓ Celebrate. The same core musicians you saw in our videos play your reception
As Seen In
“Transformed the evening into an unforgettable party!”
“They really know how to get the crowd going!”
“Uptown Drive kept the dancing going all night!”
Where we play weddings and events
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Austin The Arlo Austin · Hotel Van Zandt · Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa · Austin Country Club · Commodore Perry Estate · Laguna Gloria · The Riley Building · Hotel ZaZa Austin
Round Rock Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Bastrop / Lost Pines Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
Dripping Springs Camp Lucy
Wimberley The Videre Estate
New Braunfels Gruene Estate
Fredericksburg La Bonne Vie
Boerne Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort
Horseshoe Bay Horseshoe Bay Resort
San Antonio JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country · Hilton Palacio del Rio
Alamo Heights The Argyle
San Marcos Windemere Farm
Houston Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District · Houston Oaks Country Club
The Woodlands The Woodlands Resort
Katy The Springs Event Venue Katy
Sugar Land Sugar Land Marriott Town Square
Galveston The Grand Galvez
Beaumont Beaumont Country Club
Lake Conroe / Montgomery La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
College Station The George Hotel
Dallas Omni Dallas Hotel
Fort Worth The Fort Worth Club · Robert Carr Chapel at TCU
Frisco Frisco Hall
Plano Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West
Denton The Hillside Estate
Waco Hotel 1928
Tyler Willow Brook Country Club
Wichita Falls Wichita Falls Country Club
Amarillo The Barfield · Autograph Collection
Lubbock The Overton Hotel
Midland Petroleum Club of Midland
Odessa Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
El Paso Hotel Paso del Norte
Marfa Hotel Saint George
South Padre Island Pearl South Padre
Oklahoma City The Skirvin Hilton
Shreveport Venue de LaChute
Nashville CMA Fest
New Orleans Windsor Court Hotel
Bentonville Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Los Angeles Hotel Bel-Air
Las Vegas JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Napa Valley Auberge du Soleil
San Diego Hotel del Coronado
San Francisco The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
Denver The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa
Aspen The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Vail Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail
Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Resort · Spruce Saddle
Wolcott 4 Eagle Ranch
Santa Fe Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Kansas City Hotel Kansas City
Indianapolis Conrad Indianapolis
Amelia Island Omni Amelia Island Resort
Playa del Carmen Rosewood Mayakoba
Aruba The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
A luxury wedding band, wherever you celebrate
From Austin and the Texas Hill Country to Colorado mountain resorts and destination receptions, Uptown Drive brings a polished show and a team that works closely with your planner. We travel throughout Texas, Colorado, California and beyond.
Choose your band by watching the musicians who will play your reception. Our Certified Original Lineup rehearses and performs together, so you can explore our performance videos and reviews with confidence. Ask who will be on stage, what is included and how the band will work with your venue.
✓ The lineup. The same core musicians you watched in our videos, led by Greg.
✓ Band + DJ. Live dance sets and DJ music between every set, from one team.
✓ The show. Six musicians with sax, or seven- and eight-piece options with trumpet and trombone.
✓ Your celebration. Black-tie ballrooms, Hill Country estates, mountain resorts and destination weddings.
✓ The details. Greg emcees and coordinates the run of show with your planner.
✓ The production. Sound, stage lighting and an audio engineer, with power, load-in and sound limits confirmed.
How to choose a live wedding band
The biggest question to ask any wedding band is who will actually be on stage. Many bands send whoever is free that night. As a Certified Original Lineup, the same core musicians rehearse and perform at every wedding, so the band in our videos is the band at your reception.
Then read the reviews and confirm exactly what is included. Uptown Drive is rated 5.0 from 270+ reviews on Google, WeddingWire, Yelp and The Knot, is an 11-time WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award winner, and includes the emcee, sound, lighting and DJ music between sets at every wedding.
✓ Who is on stage? Ask for the names of the musicians who will play your wedding
✓ What is included? Emcee, sound, lighting, an audio engineer and DJ music between sets
✓ Will they read the room? Our vocalists and Greg work the dance floor with your guests all night
✓ Can they handle your venue? Sound limits, curfews, power and load-in planned ahead of time
✓ Are they insured? A $2M general aggregate liability policy, with your venue added as additional insured
✓ How big is the band? Six musicians with saxophone, or seven and eight-piece options with trumpet and trombone
Live wedding band or DJ? You get both
Couples often ask whether to hire a live band or a DJ for their wedding. With Uptown Drive you do not have to choose. You get a live band for the dance sets and DJ music for cocktail hour, dinner and every break, all from one team with one timeline.
Live sets bring energy a playlist cannot. Our vocalists and Greg leave the stage to pull guests onto the dance floor, horns and sax lift the big moments, and your special dances are played live and shaped to your timing. Between sets, the DJ keeps the floor moving so the party never stops.
✓ One team. Band, DJ and emcee under one contract and one run of show
✓ Live dance sets. High-energy dance music across the decades, from Motown and funk to today's hits
✓ DJ between sets. No silent breaks, so the dance floor never goes quiet
✓ Live sax over the DJ. One of our most requested moments, for your entrance or a high-energy set
✓ Special dances, live. First dance and parent dance songs arranged for the band
✓ Your list, your night. Must-play and do-not-play songs on your planning worksheet
Live wedding band services and FAQs
Wedding day
Wedding Day Music & Emcee
Ceremony sound, cocktail hour and dinner music, grand entrance, emcee and live dance sets with DJ between every set
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Guide
Hiring a Live Wedding Band
Luxury, black-tie and destination wedding bands, band styles and sizes, and the questions to ask before you book
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Music
Wedding Songs & Planning
First dance and special dance songs, custom set lists, your do-not-play list and our full song catalog
First dance and special dance songs, custom set lists, your do-not-play list and our full song catalog
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FAQs
Wedding Band FAQs
When to book, live band vs DJ, band size, set lengths, sound and lighting, insurance, venue sound limits and destination travel
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Wedding day
Live wedding music, emcee and sound from ceremony to last dance
Uptown Drive is an Austin, Texas live wedding band that covers your whole day, from ceremony sound and cocktail hour music to the grand entrance, emcee duties and a packed dance floor
Ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner
Wedding ceremony music and sound
Ceremony music, a lapel mic for your officiant and a sound system set up before guests arrive
Cocktail hour music
A curated DJ set while guests mingle, kept at conversation volume
Dinner music
A dinner soundtrack that lets the toasts and conversation carry
Rehearsal dinners and welcome parties
A smaller lineup or DJ set for the events around your wedding weekend
Reception
Grand entrance and introductions
Your bridal party and grand entrance cued live by the band
Wedding emcee
Greg Williams emcees your grand entrance, toasts, special dances, cake cutting and last dance, all on your timeline
First dance and special dances
First dance, parent dances and anniversary dance songs learned and shaped to your timing
Live dance sets
Sets built around your crowd, with DJ music between every set so the dance floor never goes quiet
Last dance and sendoff
A sendoff song called right on time, so the night ends on a high
Destination wedding band
The same lineup flown to your destination, with travel built into your quote
Band size and production
Six-piece band with saxophone
Two lead vocalists, Greg on sax and guitar, guitar and keys, bass and drums
Seven or eight-piece band
Add trumpet, or trumpet and trombone for a full horn section
Included with every wedding
An audio engineer, professional sound system, stage lighting, an emcee and DJ music between sets
Certified Original Lineup
The same musicians from our videos perform at every wedding, never a rotating cast of substitutes
Guide
How to hire the right live wedding band
Whether you are searching for the best wedding band near you, a luxury wedding band for a black-tie reception or a destination wedding band that will travel, here is what to look for and where Uptown Drive fits.
Which wedding band is right for you
Luxury and black-tie wedding band
A polished, formally dressed band with a full production team, an emcee who runs the timeline and a show built for ballrooms, estates and five-star hotels
Destination wedding band
A band that flies to you as a complete team, with travel built into one quote, from Colorado ski resorts to the Caribbean and Mexico
Hill Country and ranch wedding band
Sound and lighting that work outdoors and in barns, plus an audio engineer who manages volume limits and hard curfews
Large wedding and gala band
A seven or eight-piece band with horns that can fill a ballroom of 300 or more guests
Band styles couples search for
Motown and soul wedding band
Classic Motown, soul and R&B that every generation knows, from the grandparents to the college friends
Funk, disco and dance party band
High-energy funk, disco and today’s pop and hip hop hits for a packed dance floor
Wedding band with horns
Live sax on every show, with trumpet and trombone added for a full horn section
Wedding cover band with a DJ
Live dance sets plus DJ music for cocktail hour, dinner and every break, so there is never dead air
Questions to ask any wedding band before you book
Who will actually be on stage?
Ask whether the musicians in the videos are the ones playing your wedding. Uptown Drive is a Certified Original Lineup
Whose reviews are these?
Make sure the reviews were earned by the same lineup you are booking, not a rotating roster
What is included?
Confirm the emcee, sound, lighting, audio engineer and DJ music between sets are part of the package
Can you learn our songs?
Ask how first dance, special dance and must-play songs are handled, and whether custom arrangements are possible
How do you handle the timeline?
A great wedding band works with your planner on the run of show, from the grand entrance to the last dance
Are you insured?
Many venues require a certificate of insurance. Uptown Drive carries a $2M general aggregate liability policy
Wedding music
How we plan the music for your wedding
Browse first dance songs, entrance songs, ceremony songs and dance floor hits in our full wedding song catalog
Planning your music
Pre-show music worksheet
Your favorite styles, must-play songs and do-not-play list, shared a few weeks before the wedding
Custom set lists
Every set is built around your crowd, your timeline and the energy you want in the room
First dance and special dances
Learned and shaped to your timing, including parent dances and anniversary dances
Songs that mean something
We regularly learn meaningful songs for couples, from first dances to dinner set surprises
On the wedding day
Grand entrance and introductions
Bridal party and couple introductions with the music cued for each entrance
Emcee announcements
Toasts, cake cutting, special dances and every key moment, called on time
DJ music between sets
No dead air during breaks, so the party keeps moving
Cocktail hour and dinner soundtrack
A curated DJ set at conversation volume while guests mingle and eat
Styles we play
Dance music across the decades
Motown, soul, funk, disco, pop, hip hop and today's hits, plus the classics your grandparents will dance to
Horn-driven classics
Our six-piece features saxophone, and the seven and eight-piece bands add trumpet and trombone
FAQs
Wedding band questions, answered
Booking
Who is the best live wedding band in Austin?
Uptown Drive is Texas' highest-rated wedding band, with a 5.0 rating from 273 reviews and 11 WeddingWire Couples' Choice awards. As a Certified Original Lineup, the same musicians perform at every wedding, led by bandleader Greg Williams, so the band in our videos is the band at your reception
How much does a live wedding band cost?
Every quote is custom to your date, city, band size and how much of the day we cover. Send your date, city and venue and we'll put together a personalized proposal
How far in advance should we book a wedding band?
Most couples book 8 to 14 months ahead. Spring and fall Saturdays at popular Austin and Hill Country venues go first
The music
Should we hire a live band or a DJ for our wedding?
You don't have to choose. You get a live band for the dance sets and DJ music for cocktail hour, dinner and every break, all from one team
How long does a wedding band play?
It depends on your timeline. Sets usually run about 60 minutes with 15 to 30 minute breaks, and DJ music plays during every break so the dance floor never goes quiet
Can one band cover the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception?
Yes. We handle ceremony sound with a lapel mic for your officiant, a DJ set for cocktail hour, dinner music and live dance sets for the reception
Can the band learn our first dance song?
Yes. Your pre-show worksheet covers special dances, must-play songs and your do-not-play list, and we regularly learn first dance and parent dance songs
The band
Is the band at our wedding the same band in the videos?
Yes. Uptown Drive is a Certified Original Lineup, so the same core musicians perform at every wedding, never a rotating cast
Is the band interactive with guests?
Very. Our vocalists and Greg don't stay on the stage. They're out on the dance floor with the couple, the wedding party and your guests all night, pulling people in and keeping the whole room dancing
Venue and travel
Where does Uptown Drive perform weddings?
We're based in Austin and drive to weddings all over Texas, including the Hill Country, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth. We also fly to Denver, Aspen, Vail, Beaver Creek, Los Angeles and destination weddings
Do you travel for destination weddings?
Yes. We've played destination weddings in Aspen, Beaver Creek, Las Vegas, Amelia Island and Aruba, and travel is built into your quote
How do we book Uptown Drive?
Send your date, city and venue through our contact page. If it's a great match, we'll send a performance contract, our rider and a 50% deposit invoice, and your date is locked in once both are complete
Can we see Uptown Drive perform live before booking?
Our upcoming public shows are listed on our events page. Most of our dates are private weddings, so we can also share recent performance videos from weddings like yours
Will the band emcee our wedding reception?
Yes. Greg emcees the whole night, from your grand entrance and toasts to the cake cutting and last dance, and we build the timeline and emcee script with you and your planner ahead of time
Can you do a live sax and DJ grand entrance or set?
Yes, and it's one of our most requested moments. Greg plays live saxophone over the DJ for your grand entrance, cocktail hour or a high-energy set between the band's dance sets, so the energy never drops
What kind of music does the band play?
High-energy dance music across the decades, from Motown and funk to pop, hip hop and today's hits, plus the classics your grandparents will dance to. Your worksheet lets us tailor every set to your crowd
How many musicians are in Uptown Drive?
Our core band is six musicians with saxophone: drums, bass, guitar and keys, Greg on sax and guitar, and two lead vocalists. Add trumpet for a seven-piece or trumpet and trombone for the full eight-piece band
What is included with every wedding?
Live dance sets, DJ music between sets, an emcee, an audio engineer, a professional sound system and stage lighting
Does the band provide sound and lighting?
Yes. Our audio engineer, professional sound system and stage lighting come with every wedding, and we coordinate power and load-in with your venue ahead of time
Can the band work within our venue's sound limits and curfew?
Yes. Many Austin and Hill Country venues set volume limits and outdoor curfews. Our audio engineer keeps the mix within your venue's rules and we plan the timeline around any hard stop
How much space and power does the band need?
A stage is recommended but not required, and we don't bring one. If you're adding a stage, we ask for 16 by 20 feet, and our rider covers power and the technical details
Are you insured, and can you provide a certificate of insurance?
Yes. We carry a $2M general aggregate liability policy and can add your venue as an additional insured