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This is gonna be the best day of your life.

It’s our job to make that happen, and we’re pretty serious about it! From Kauai to Scotland, we’ve created unforgettable celebrations for hundreds of happy couples since 2014. Combining top caliber musical talent with years of wedding planning expertise, we work with our clients to create truly spectacular events. Beginning with beautifully articulate ceremony music and culminating with extraordinary dance parties, our live bands perform today’s top 40 hits, throwbacks from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, Latin, Country, Hebrew, and much more. With industry-level musicians on every instrument, state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology, and an “on-the-fly” dance party formula that creates amazing dance parties every time, we’ve got everything you need for the party of a lifetime.

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Our Live Bands Rock Out At Exclusive Venues Across the United States

Los Angeles

Gorgeous, lavish, ornate. Some of most fabulous weddings in the country happen right here in Los Angeles.

Founded in Los Angeles in the spring of 2014, Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment plays some of the most luxurious parties in town. O...

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Orange County

From Huntington Beach to Dana Point, it's all beautiful in Orange County. Dazzling resorts line 42 miles of coastline, and they feature some of the most opulent ballrooms you'll see anywhere. We work with great folks everywhere we go, but Orange County event planners are some of the best profession...

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San Diego

San Diego offers the most diverse assortment of venues out of anywhere we travel, from the deep history of Hotel Del Coronado to the stunning ballroom at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Our amazing function bands are able to travel to and from Los Angeles for single day engagements, so San Diego acts a...

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Santa Barbara

Stunning, secluded and deep, Santa Barbara's wedding venues combine rustic beauty with elegant amenities. Wherever the party is, our live dance band will meet you there. Our top musicians have played up in the hills at San Ysidro Ranch, down by the ocean at Bacara Resort, and just about everywhere ...

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Palm Springs

From November to March, where else if not California’s Coachella Valley? In this neck of the desert, we usually find ourselves performing in La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and Palm Springs. Although Palm Springs proper has a noise ordinance that sometimes adds an extra hurdle to planning...

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Las Vegas

At the top of the list for glamorous luxury weddings, it's got to be Las Vegas. With facilities designed to blow guests away, Las Vegas has the infrastructure to make your wildest dreams come true. Beyond the glitz and glamour, the city offers nightlife,  architecture, five-star lodging, and excep...

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Plan Your Live Music Event in Beautiful California!

Discover Palm Springs: Where Desert Oasis Meets Musical Excellence

Discover Palm Springs: Where Desert Oasis Meets Musical Excellence

Nestled in the heart of California’s Coachella Valley, Palm Springs beckons with its vibrant energy and eclectic charm. From November to March, this desert oasis springs to life, playing host to a plethora of events and celebrations. At Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment, we’re honor...

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Welcome to Santa Barbara: A Symphony of Serenity and Celebration

Welcome to Santa Barbara: A Symphony of Serenity and Celebration

Discover the captivating allure of Santa Barbara, where rolling hills meet pristine beaches, and rustic charm intertwines with sophisticated elegance. At Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment, we’re delighted to unveil the enchanting tapestry of Santa Barbara’s event scene, where each v...

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Immerse Yourself in the Vibrant Music Scene of San Diego

Immerse Yourself in the Vibrant Music Scene of San Diego

Welcome to San Diego, where the sun-kissed beaches meet the rhythm of live music, creating an atmosphere of endless celebration and joy. Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Southern California, San Diego boasts a rich and diverse music scene that caters to every taste and occasion. From intim...

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Read Some of Our Client Reviews

  • Brittany G.
    Brittany G.
    19-12-2023
    WeddingWire

    The Ben Mallare Band is the absolute powerhouse of high-energy entertainment for weddings! Their performance is a dynamic fusion of talent, passion, charisma for days, and infections enthusiasm that transforms any celebration into a truly unforgettable experience. I am a Wedding Planner in Las Vegas (yes, the entertainment capital of the world) and I bring The Ben Mallare Band to every wedding I possibly can because they're THAT GOOD. From the first note to the final encore, they keep the energy soaring, ensuring the dance floor is alive with excitement. Extra bonus, the entire team is fantastic to work with from start to finish. Hands down the absolute best!! If you're looking for a band that will elevate your wedding celebration to new heights, Ben Mallare Band is the unrivaled choice for a night of non-stop, exhilarating fun!

  • Charlotte Boyle
    Charlotte Boyle
    12-12-2023
    Google

    The Ben Mallare band played at our wedding (both ceremony and reception) and we could not have been happier! The music was fantastic, and all of our guests danced the whole night. Several of our guests also told us they were the best wedding band they’ve seen. The music was one of the most important aspects of our wedding to us and The Ben Mallare Band delivered. In addition to being great performers, they were also very easy to work with. Everyone was very responsive over email and helpful when we had questions. I highly recommend booking The Ben Mallare Band.

  • Bailey Vaught
    Bailey Vaught
    14-11-2023
    The Knot

    We were extremely impressed with Ben Mallare Events! They were well organized, easy to coordinate with, and fantastic entertainers. If you're looking for the perfect wedding or event band, this is your group.

  • Daniel D.
    Daniel D.
    11-11-2023
    Yelp

    Ben and team were, in many guests' opinions, the highlight of our wedding reception! The energy that the band brought, the professionalism of the team, etc. were better than we could have expected! Additionally, Andy and Ben were fantastic to work with during the planning process! 11/10 recommend :)

  • Ben Mallare Band is the best! We hired them to play at our wedding reception and we were very impressed. Music was fantastic and the band was a blast! They played all our favorite songs and even learned a few that we special requested. Guests raved that it was the best wedding band they have heard in a long time! Highly recommend.

  • Marti Childs
    Marti Childs
    12-09-2023
    The Knot

    Fantastic entertainers! Ben Mallare band performed at our daughter's wedding on June 3 at Solage in Calistoga. They were the best I've heard in a long time. Everyone danced until the very end of their performance at midnight. I highly recommend this band!

  • Kim McQueen
    Kim McQueen
    12-09-2023
    Google

    Fabulous!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this band..their energy, talent and ability to get the party dancing is incredible! They played for our son's wedding and we were blown away at how great the music was. Everyone was on their feet the entire time!

  • RJ Wynn
    RJ Wynn
    12-09-2023
    Google

    This is the band you want at your wedding! Ben’s team brought huge energy all night long and our dance floor was packed from the moment they stepped on stage through the end of the night. After our wedding, we had everyone from friends to uncles telling us that it was the best wedding band they’d ever seen. Ben’s team was collaborative in understanding our music preferences and learning a few special requests to make it an unforgettable night. We were also impressed with band’s high level of professionalism during the planning stages, while scheduling travel logistics, and on the big day. These guys know how to make your event shine. Do yourself a favor and lock this band in for your big day!

  • Kim L.
    Kim L.
    11-09-2023
    WeddingWire

    Fabulous!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this band..their energy, talent and ability to get the party dancing is incredible! They played for our son's wedding and we were blown away at how great the music was. Everyone was on their feet the entire time!

  • Thomas O.
    Thomas O.
    01-09-2023
    WeddingWire

    Finding the right band for our wedding was probably the number one item on my wedding to do list. I reviewed quite a few different options and ultimately chose Ben Mallare because of their reviews and because of the perceived value of their service compared to other vendors. All of the positive reviews from other couples on here are 100 percent accurate. They literally made our wedding an epic party from start to finish, so much so that people had to be asked to leave the dance floor BEFORE food service began. The dance floor was packed with people dancing and singing along for hours, including my 95 year old grandpa. Chance was our MC and he was an absolute home run, but all of the musicians were incredibly talented, and the saxophone player was absolutely killing it. I had so many friends and family ask how we found such an incredible band. They made our wedding feel like something a Hollywood celebrity would throw at a price point that was more reasonable than many other vendors out there. Hire them as early as you can, they are worth every penny.

  • bobby paterson
    bobby paterson
    12-08-2023
    Google

    Recently witnessed one of the best function bands I’ve heard in a long time , they played at wedding here in Scotland and were outstanding. Thanks for making a great night

  • Melinda A.
    Melinda A.
    02-07-2023
    WeddingWire

    Believe the hype, this is the best wedding band, ever. For our wedding we chose a 7 person band with Chance as our MC. These musicians are unbelievably talented and their stage presence is beyond fun to witness. By the time the dinner service concluded, there was not a single guest in their seat the remainder of the night. Their music catalog and choices were perfect. The band performed all of our requested songs to perfection as well and even allowed some surprise performances by the Groom and the Groom’s parents throughout the evening. This is a wedding band that can enhance any wedding event into the greatest live music party ever. We hope to run into members of this band when we are guests at other weddings, this is a vendor for your wedding you do not want to pass up on.

  • Max Matez
    Max Matez
    02-07-2023
    The Knot

    Believe the hype, this is the best wedding band, ever. For our wedding we chose a 7 person band with Chance as our MC. These musicians are unbelievably talented and their stage presence is beyond fun to witness. By the time the dinner service concluded, there was not a single guest in their seat the remainder of the night. Their music catalog and choices were perfect. The band performed all of our requested songs to perfection as well and even allowed some surprise performances by the Groom and the Groom’s parents throughout the evening. This is a wedding band that can enhance any wedding event into the greatest live music party ever. We hope to run into members of this band when we are guests at other weddings, this is a vendor for your wedding you do not want to pass up on.

  • Diti Ronvelia
    Diti Ronvelia
    12-06-2023
    Google

    We book Ben Mallare band for our reception and it was one of the best decisions! They were very friendly and professional beginning from booking to the end. They were prompt with their replies and always nice regardless of how many questions I had! And of course the DAY of the event!!!! We had such an amazing time and it definitely made such a big difference in having our reception be as awesome as it was to have them! We even had guests coming up repeatedly telling us how great of a time they're having because of the live band. These guys truly did superb and we would totally recommend! I wish we had booked for longer because it felt like it all went by so fast and before we knew it, it was their last song!! We had such a blast and wish we could do it all over again!!!!

  • Elisabeth J.
    Elisabeth J.
    02-05-2023
    WeddingWire

    We highly recommend Ben Mallare! We hired them for our wedding in San Clemente and had an 8 piece band for the reception, 2 strings for the ceremony and 2 Jazz musicians for the cocktail hour. This was their first time playing at our venue and even with a last minute ceremony location change, everything went smoothly. The planning process also went extremely smoothly with special song requests and some last minute additions to the band. Our guests are still talking about how they were the best band they’ve ever heard at a wedding. We especially loved how they sang throughout the dinner portion. It made for a very intimate evening. We would easily hire them again and recommend you do too!

  • “WHERE did you find this band?!”, “this is by far the best wedding band I’ve ever heard”, and “this band is so fun!” are a few of the many quotes we heard throughout our wedding night and the days since. The entire time, we were (and still are) so proud to share the Ben Mallare name and are so thrilled we could share our day with the All-Stars Band feat. Chance. Our wedding reception and the dance floor was really a highlight of our entire wedding weekend, and the band was world-class. We could go on and on about how much fun the dance floor was, how engaging the band was with weddinggoers, how great the music was, etc., but you should take all of that as an absolute given. Ben Mallare’s All Stars Band brings together truly talented, hard working and fun musicians, the perfect recipe for success. The rest of our review will go more into how easy and reliable the Ben Mallare team was to work with - really one of the most important parts for couples and planners to pull off a big and complex production with little stress. We came across Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment by pure luck and chance early in 2021 after our engagement. We knew music was going to be a very important part of our wedding weekend and we wanted the absolute best of the best. We searched up and down the entire west of Canada and the west coast of the U.S. for the most impressive wedding band we could find, and landed on Ben Mallare. We got to know Ben and his team as part of the onboarding / planning process, and have only the nicest things to say. Our wedding was in Banff, Alberta, Canada and we had a feeling the location could be a bit of a challenge for any band - but nope(!). The Ben Mallare team took care of everything, from travel, to lodging, to equipment, to sound, to production. For us, bringing in Ben Mallare and the All-Stars Band feat. Chance was literally as easy as going with a local band. We were so impressed with their execution and ease, and we had literally zero stress throughout the entire process. In addition to travel, the Ben Mallare team worked very well with our planner and producer, Lynn Fletcher Weddings. We had a very complex schedule, from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception with many minute-by-minute details worked out in advance. Everyone worked together so well, it was a very impressive sight to behold watching the symphony of vendors come together to pull off a magical weekend at the Banff Springs Hotel. The Ben Mallare team was a huge part of our weekend and contributed immensely to its success and our enjoyment (a personal THANK YOU to each and every one of the musicians and techs who came up, we loved having you(!)). We can’t wait to look back at our wedding photos, videos and think about all the happy memories we had on our wedding weekend. We will always smile and chuckle at the huge coup we all pulled off (with Ben Mallare’s help, of course) having such an incredible band come up to party with us at the Banff Springs Hotel. We also know that many of our guests will have that same memory, and we have only the highest recommendation for everything Ben Mallare.

  • Ben Mallare and their team were excellent from start to finish throughout the wedding process. They communicated quickly and efficiently and most importantly they were excellent on the big day. They kept that party going and picked excellent songs. I would recommend them to any couple looking for a great band!

  • We danced our faces off at our wedding thanks to the Ben Mallare band. Honestly, my wife and I (and our guests) were completely blown away by the band. I felt like I was at a concert perfectly designed for us. The experience of working with the team, getting to select our favorite songs, was seamless and fun. Our first dance was completely epic thanks to the band. I just want to say thank you and I feel so lucky. This is definitely the band you want at your wedding if you want everyone to dance and have a great time!!

  • We can not give higher recommendations for the Ben Mallare Band. We had Chance and the band play for our wedding and they made it a night that our guests will never forget. It’s one thing to say it was the best night of our lives, but it takes it to another level when every single guest comments on how tremendous the band was. They provided guidance, personalized songs for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception that were absolutely spot on for all age groups. High energy, extremely talented musicians, and beautiful music that is unmatched.

  • Jonah Braun
    Jonah Braun
    12-03-2023
    Google

    The Ben Mallare band was absolutely incredible. Our guests were raving all night about their energy, talent, and amazingly wide range of music. Through all of our research leading up to their choosing, we found them to be the most well rounded and talented group of musicians in the wedding band circuit (you’ll find that a lot of the other bands sound very generic). The price point wasn’t nearly as outrageous as some other highly recommended bands — we also found them to be much more talented than some bands that were charging twice as much. They were very receptive to us guiding them through what kind of music we wanted played. They have an extensive song list, and we were able to make some special requests that made our night truly memorable. Our event also had an interesting and unorthodox flow, but the band was flexible and made everything happen without us having to worry at all. They’re not just your typical wedding band, but a wonderful group of talented musicians — we absolutely recommend them to everyone!

  • Jason Noah
    Jason Noah
    12-03-2023
    Google

    This band is fantastic. We were lucky enough to have Chance and Samantha perform, and they were absolutely incredible. We're still getting compliments a month+ after our wedding about the two of them and the band overall. Our wedding was in Carmel, CA, where top-notch bands are few and far between, but we were determined to find a great one, believing the right entertainment can make or break the night. We interviewed a few LA-based bands and ultimately settled on Ben Mallare, as they seemed the most in line with what we were planning -- a high-energy, high-quality, party-inducing band for us, friends, and family to have the night of our lives. Ben Mallare did not let us down and, in fact, exceeded our already high expectations. They performed acoustic music for our ceremony, recorded for our cocktail hour, and live vocals/full band for our reception. All segments were perfect. Additionally, they were incredibly professional and responsive throughout our planning process. We would recommend them without reservation for anyone looking to plan the wedding of their dreams. Thank you, Ben, Andy, Chance, Samantha, and team!

  • Chris Edgar
    Chris Edgar
    12-03-2023
    Google

    Ben Mallare Events absolutely crushed it at our wedding. We opted to use the band featuring Chance as the lead singer & MC, as well as some acoustic entertainment during our ceremony & cocktail hour. By the end of the night, every single wedding guest commented on how much they enjoyed the live music throughout the evening. Many said it was the best wedding band they had ever seen. Chance was a true professional & the band was able to play a wide variety of music, ranging from classics to more modern music. I'd recommend them over & over again if you are looking for live entertainment.

  • Morgan Turner
    Morgan Turner
    12-03-2023
    Google

    The Ben Mallare band was incredible!! They played at our wedding in Calistoga and were truly amazing! So many of our guests commented on the band after the wedding saying they were the best wedding band they have ever seen! Highly recommend!!

  • Jack Napolitano
    Jack Napolitano
    12-03-2023
    Google

    We booked the Ben Mallare Band for our wedding. Holy Moly, they were absolutely amazing. First, the process was incredibly smooth from start to finish. They provided detailed guides and questions to help ensure your event goes off without a hitch. We also met (virtually) leading up to the event to make sure that we had every detail ironed out. Overall, the planning was wonderful. More importantly!!! The music was amazing! The band had a lot of energy, great songs, they really knew how to play to the crowd and keep everyone on their feet and having a good time. They were just phenomenal and extremely talented. I cannot recommend them enough! We literally got so many compliments on how good the band was from our guests.

  • Leigh Baker
    Leigh Baker
    12-03-2023
    Google

    My husband did a lot of research on wedding bands, and we are so glad to have found Ben Mallare Entertainment. They were courteous and professional leading up to the big day and always took time to answer our questions. We weren't entirely sure how many pieces we wanted, so they walked us through different scenarios and recommendations to find the right fit. They also worked with us to ensure that our ceremony music began at the right place in the song (we didn't necessarily want all of them to start right at the beginning). Our reception was a true DANCE PARTY! They brought so much energy and life to the dance floor - our guests were out there all night and then some! Everyone has since consistently commented on how amazing our band was. They truly made it the dance party we wanted! Definitely hire Ben Mallare if you are looking for a band!

  • Nick Greene
    Nick Greene
    12-03-2023
    Google

    They were perfect, literally perfect. Through all our questions, requests, demands, inquiries, concerns, rescheduling, on and on and on, they were nothing but gracious, professional, prompt and courteous. Then they showed up and rocked the hell out of absolutely everyone. My wife and I, and every single one of our guests, give them the highest praise possible. And the cherry on top, they let me get on stage and jam with them. We had Ben and his band, which we clearly highly recommend dishing out the extra money for and locking in. Perfect.

  • Wistar Max
    Wistar Max
    12-03-2023
    Google

    Run, do not walk, to book Ben Mallare and the Complete All-Stars featuring Chance. We had the absolute joy of working with Ben Mallare and his team for our wedding in August, and it was the best decision we made. Having a fantastic wedding band was a top priority for us--we love live music and can be pretty picky, and we wanted the dance floor to be packed. We were absolutely blown away, and so were our guests. They are the best wedding band we have ever heard, and many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to say as much! We were so impressed with not only their musical talent—vocal and instrumental—but also the energy and presence they brought to their performance. We so appreciate how professional everyone was, and how seamless it was to work with Ben and Andy in the planning process—they were both so responsive and helpful. Our only regret is that it all flew by so fast—we could have stayed on that dance floor until daylight the next day. They are SUCH a talented group.

  • Kevin H.
    Kevin H.
    14-01-2023
    WeddingWire

    We loved having the Ben Mallare Band at our wedding and would highly recommend them! We hired them for our wedding in Palm Dessert in November 2022 (8 piece band for a five hour reception and 2 musicians for ceremony/cocktail hour) and everything about the experience was outstanding. They were extremely responsive and easy to work with throughout the planning process, and were very flexible to accommodate special requests. Day of, the musicians and vocalists were extremely talented and professional, and brought great energy and stage presence throughout the day. Our guests absolutely loved the band and were dancing all night long, with a number of guests telling us this was the best wedding band they had ever seen.

  • Max Hyatt
    Max Hyatt
    14-11-2022
    The Knot

    Run, do not walk, to book Ben Mallare and the Complete All-Stars featuring Chance. We had the absolute joy of working with Ben Mallare and his team for our wedding in August, and it was the best decision we made. Having a fantastic wedding band was a top priority for us--we love live music and can be pretty picky, and we wanted the dance floor to be packed. We were absolutely blown away, and so were our guests. They are the best wedding band we have ever heard, and many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to say as much! We were so impressed with not only their musical talent—vocal and instrumental—but also the energy and presence they brought to their performance. We so appreciate how professional everyone was, and how seamless it was to work with Ben and Andy in the planning process—they were both so responsive and helpful. Our only regret is that it all flew by so fast—we could have stayed on that dance floor until daylight the next day. They are SUCH a talented group.

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous
    13-11-2022
    WeddingWire

    Run, do not walk, to book Ben Mallare and the Complete All-Stars featuring Chance. We had the absolute joy of working with Ben Mallare and his team for our wedding in August, and it was the best decision we made. Having a fantastic wedding band was a top priority for us--we love live music and can be pretty picky, and we wanted the dance floor to be packed. We were absolutely blown away, and so were our guests. They are the best wedding band we have ever heard, and many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to say as much! We were so impressed with not only their musical talent—vocal and instrumental—but also the energy and presence they brought to their performance. We so appreciate how professional everyone was, and how seamless it was to work with Ben and Andy in the planning process—they were both so responsive and helpful. Our only regret is that it all flew by so fast—we could have stayed on that dance floor until daylight the next day. They are SUCH a talented group.

  • Kristi Burns
    Kristi Burns
    07-10-2022
    The Knot

    The Ben Mallare team was amazing! They were great to work with leading up to our wedding and made all of our requests for the music and flow of the day happen, and with talented musicians. The dance band was so much fun and we got many compliments from our guests. We would definitely recommend using Ben Mallare for your event !

  • We can not say enough good about this band!! As self proclaimed "music snobs" we were very picky about the band we went with. We narrowed it down to 3 or 4 and did extensive research and calls with all. From the very beginning, these guys were so impressive. The professionalism, organisation and responsiveness was so appreciated - we knew then we were hiring professionals who care and want to deliver. All that remained amazing and then the night of the wedding they shone even more. Their music was amazing!!!! Every guest (every!) commented how great they were and everyone (young and old) danced all night. Even my dad who does not dance.. had the best time dancing up a storm! They were seamless with the toasts, announcements, time line too. I could keep going but they truly were 100% from beginning of the planning until after the wedding!!! They made our wedding!

  • Mark Schlifske
    Mark Schlifske
    10-08-2022
    The Knot

    The number one priority my bride and I wanted for our wedding was for a night full of dancing--not people begrudgingly on their feet, but truly having the best time on the dance floor. Ben Mallare absolutely delivered that for us. Since getting back from our honeymoon, the first thing people say to us is "that band you had was the best wedding band we've ever seen". If you are reading this review, don't waste another minute--book Ben Mallare--you'll be so glad you did. PS--they even learned a house/electronic song for us by request--they can truly do it all.

  • Ricky L.
    Ricky L.
    01-08-2022
    WeddingWire

    The Ben Mallare Band took our wedding to the next level. They were fun and professional. Very easy to work with and of course sounded GREAT! They played songs from a wide variety of genres, made every transition in the wedding program seamless and 'read the room' perfectly for just the right amount of energy to bring. I had so many of my guests tell me how much they enjoyed the band's performance. We knew we wanted to have a live band to celebrate our long, long awaited wedding celebration. I reviewed 50+ LA bands' videos before I found them and ecstatic when we were able to book them. They have that full-band sound, and their performance was tight. Would highly recommend booking them for ANY event.

  • Brittany M.
    Brittany M.
    19-07-2022
    WeddingWire

    We booked a band with Ben Mallare for our wedding and they did NOT disappoint! Andy Robbins was our coordinator, and he was extremely thorough and organized with everything. The band itself was AWESOME! We went with two vocalists, 2 horns, piano, guitar and bass. The energy was incredible. They had their own lighting. The singers sounded fantastic. We were able to request up to 4 songs for them to learn. This band was amazing and had our guests boogying all night. Highly highly recommend!

  • Jordan Lynch
    Jordan Lynch
    28-06-2022
    The Knot

    I am so incredibly lucky to have had the Ben Mallare band at my wedding. I cannot even begin to tell you the number of compliments we received not only the night of the wedding itself but even the weeks/months that followed the wedding. It was extremely important to us to have a band that got people on their feet and stay on the dance floor the whole night, and the Ben Mallare band did not disappoint! They were extremely responsive and easy to talk to, and they had a wide selection of songs. From the ceremony, cocktail hour, to the reception everything was pure perfection. I can not recommend them enough!

  • Shah A.
    Shah A.
    27-05-2022
    WeddingWire

    Having a memorable band was the #1 priority for us when we set about planning our wedding. Ben Mallare, Chance, and their band provided an absolutely amazing experience. Communication was super quick and easy, and they were very clear about the options available for how small or large of a band we wanted on our wedding day. We opted for Chance and a 10+ piece for the reception, and a smaller group for the ceremony. They were absolutely the best band I've ever experienced at a wedding - from the emotional songs during the ceremony to the high-energy conclusion for the reception, every song hit the spot. They learned the song we wanted for our first dance, and it was magical. The energy was perfect all night. Some of the older guests came up to us the next morning and told us the music and dancing made them feel like they were in their 20s again! If incredible live music is important to you for your special day, I can't more highly recommend Ben Mallare Entertainment. Thanks for making our wedding night so magical!

  • Arnold F.
    Arnold F.
    15-04-2022
    WeddingWire

    “WHERE did you find this band?!”, “this is by far the best wedding band I’ve ever heard”, and “this band is so fun!” are a few of the many quotes we heard throughout our wedding night and the days since. The entire time, we were (and still are) so proud to share the Ben Mallare name and are so thrilled we could share our day with the All-Stars Band feat. Chance. Our wedding reception and the dance floor was really a highlight of our entire wedding weekend, and the band was world-class. We could go on and on about how much fun the dance floor was, how engaging the band was with weddinggoers, how great the music was, etc., but you should take all of that as an absolute given. Ben Mallare’s All Stars Band brings together truly talented, hard working and fun musicians, the perfect recipe for success. The rest of our review will go more into how easy and reliable the Ben Mallare team was to work with - really one of the most important parts for couples and planners to pull off a big and complex production with little stress. We came across Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment by pure luck and chance early in 2021 after our engagement. We knew music was going to be a very important part of our wedding weekend and we wanted the absolute best of the best. We searched up and down the entire west of Canada and the west coast of the U.S. for the most impressive wedding band we could find, and landed on Ben Mallare. We got to know Ben and his team as part of the onboarding / planning process, and have only the nicest things to say. Our wedding was in Banff, Alberta, Canada and we had a feeling the location could be a bit of a challenge for any band - but nope(!). The Ben Mallare team took care of everything, from travel, to lodging, to equipment, to sound, to production. For us, bringing in Ben Mallare and the All-Stars Band feat. Chance was literally as easy as going with a local band. We were so impressed with their execution and ease, and we had literally zero stress throughout the entire process. In addition to travel, the Ben Mallare team worked very well with our planner and producer, Lynn Fletcher Weddings. We had a very complex schedule, from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception with many minute-by-minute details worked out in advance. Everyone worked together so well, it was a very impressive sight to behold watching the symphony of vendors come together to pull off a magical weekend at the Banff Springs Hotel. The Ben Mallare team was a huge part of our weekend and contributed immensely to its success and our enjoyment (a personal THANK YOU to each and every one of the musicians and techs who came up, we loved having you(!)). We can’t wait to look back at our wedding photos, videos and think about all the happy memories we had on our wedding weekend. We will always smile and chuckle at the huge coup we all pulled off (with Ben Mallare’s help, of course) having such an incredible band come up to party with us at the Banff Springs Hotel. We also know that many of our guests will have that same memory, and we have only the highest recommendation for everything Ben Mallare.

  • I was so glad we found Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment - not only because of the talented musicians but throughout the entire planning process the team was always responsive, helpful and willing to adjust plans / terms as needed to accommodate our requests. Ben Mallare's All-Stars helped make our wedding one for the books! Post-Wedding everyone kept remarking just how amazing the band was!

  • Brittany Hayes
    Brittany Hayes
    29-03-2022
    The Knot

    Holy cow… AMAZING! We had a packed dance floor the whole night. They even took the time to learn couples first dance song, father daughter dance, and son and mother dance. Their energy is out of the ballpark. I would 10/10 recommend them for anything!!

  • Planning a destination wedding is challenging...especially when the first time around had to be rescheduled b/c of Covid. And although we were familiar with all the great bands where we live, we could only go off of online reviews when looking for a band in California. So even though reviews were all amazing, and the website is amazing, we were so nervous still b/c a band can make or break a party. To say we were beyond impressed would be an understatement. From the instrumentals for the ceremony, to the dinner music, then on to the "main" event of dancing, EVERYTHING was so perfect. There was not one thing I would have had them do differently. And they were seamless in their setup, etc. All of our crowd loved the band so much and couldn't stop talking about them and asking who they were! This band had everyone on the floor dancing and each song was so perfect! If you have questions about a band, look no further. The communication was brilliant, consistent and timely. There isn't anything they did that wasn't total perfection. They were the highlight of the wedding. Thank you Ben Mallare and team!!!

  • Jenna Stutte
    Jenna Stutte
    12-03-2022
    Google

    Ben Mallare Entertainment (BME) exceeded all expectations and performed beyond our wildest dreams! BME played at our wedding in St. Michaels, MD in April 2021 and was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. It was the number one compliment from our guests – everyone LOVED them! We got an 8-piece band and were blown away by the quality of the performance. Both Ben and Samantha ROCKED it as lead vocalists! Ben Mallare has a gift for leading all the guests into creating a fun party atmosphere and kept everyone dancing and engaged all night long. We were a thrice-rescheduled COVID wedding and Ben and his planning team were engaged, supportive and sympathetic every step of the way. They are a well-oiled machine in terms of communication, logistics and noticing the small details. If you’re looking for the best of the best, a show-stopping band and a night to remember – book Ben Mallare Entertainment!

  • Kaitlin Jones
    Kaitlin Jones
    12-03-2022
    Google

    Ben Mallare sang at my brother’s wedding, so of course, my husband and I had to use them at our wedding. From start to finish, they were amazing! We worked closely with Andy throughout the planning process, and he was extremely responsive and detailed. Additionally, we had to deal with quite a few Covid road blocks, but the band was extremely flexible and understanding. When our wedding came, they did an incredible job of truly making the evening amazing. We couldn’t have asked for more, and our guests agreed as well. We would highly recommend them, and plan to use them again if a big event rolls around!

  • Ben & team's performance was so far beyond anything we could have imagined! So many of our family members and friends who rarely dance at weddings could not resist joining the party on the dance floor (there was even a mid-dinner dance party because the music was so good and guests couldn't wait until dancing officially begun!!). The energy the band brought to the event made the night *SO* unforgettable, and I get chills thinking about our entrance. In the 2 days since our wedding, we have gotten nonstop compliments about how incredible the band was. On a practical note, we are particularly grateful for the band's responsiveness and flexibility. Due to COVID 19, and then California wildfires, we postponed our wedding 3x and changed venues; Ben and his team were enthusiastic in meeting these new circumstances. His professionalism put us at ease and we particularly appreciated his willingness to learn a few songs that were special to us (and bring in a vocalist fluent in Spanish for my husband and his mother's first dance).

  • Hillary A.
    Hillary A.
    05-01-2022
    Yelp

    Ben Mallare's All-Stars helped make our wedding one to never forget! We were dead set on having a band rather than a DJ, and they exceeded our expectations. After listening to every wedding band in the area, we landed on Ben Mallare's All-Stars. We chose a live duo for the ceremony, and an 8-piece band for the reception. We got SO many compliments and many people said it was the best wedding band they had ever heard - shout out to Becky and Gabriel for the killer vocals! Not to be overlooked, Andy and team were excellent in the planning and communication leading up to the day (over the course of two years no less). We felt very confident that the whole crew knew exactly where to be, which songs we really wanted to hear, and how to keep the party going! Have no doubt when booking Ben Mallare that you are setting yourself up for a fun and memorable event.

  • Catie Bailey
    Catie Bailey
    30-11-2021
    The Knot

    EASIEST DECISION EVER!! When booking our vendors, the band was the most important to us. We did so much research before booking Ben Mallare. We must have listened to every video of the band and all the different options they offer and we were sold right away! They offer so many different packages so it was super easy to customize to fit within our budget. Communication was a breeze with them! Every question I had they were quick to respond and I was able to customize the proposal as we went. We booked the Signature band with male+female vocals and they were PERFECT! Day of they were so professional and most importantly of all, they were FUN!! My family was dancing all night and my family is not a dancing family so this was huge. The band was engaging and kept the energy going all night! To this day, my friends and family are still raving about them! Everyone had such an amazing time and I can't thank Ben Mallare and his team enough for making our wedding day the best day ever! I will continue to refer them to anyone that is interested in having a live band for their wedding or any party!!

  • Heidy F.
    Heidy F.
    01-10-2021
    WeddingWire

    We are beyond happy we could get the Ben Mallare to entertain our wedding. Besides their outstanding performance, I loved that they replied promptly to all my inquiries and made all my requests come true. I had two songs for the first dance because we had an interracial wedding, and we wanted both of our cultures to be represented, and the engineering team made it a seeming transition. They arrived and set up early. I never heard a high pitch sound or microphone out tone during the entire wedding. Initially, I only hired them for the wedding reception. Still, as the event date got closer, I added the ceremony music and then even included jazz for the cocktail hour, and it was the best decision ever. When my husband walked down the aisle, he had to make a double-take to confirm the band was playing his song because he thought it was a recording, but it was Shay singing! My advice for any future bride or person that needs entertainment at their event is to make room in their budget to hire this incredible band. Flowers die quickly, and no one notices chargers, fancy table cloths, napkins, glasses, utensils, or any of that “fluff.” But everyone remembers a good time. Our guests said it was the most fun wedding they had been to and for weeks kept telling us we did a fantastic job choosing the band. It has been over a month, and I still find myself jumping with happiness while watching the videos and reliving dancing the entire night. Everyone, including my 7 and 8 months pregnant guests, were on the floor all night! Thank you so much, Chance and Shay our amazing vocalists, and the entire band. Also, Andy for all your help and quick replies.

  • Elyse Storey
    Elyse Storey
    30-09-2021
    The Knot

    The most amazing wedding band! Thank you to Ben and the incredible band, for providing the best entertainment! We first heard the band at a friend’s wedding in California, and we knew we needed to have them. We had such a great experience booking for our wedding day. They were not only flexible and accommodating, but they even traveled to Arizona for our big day. Every person involved was responsive and easy to work with. They were helpful and understanding as we had to keep rescheduling our wedding due to COVID. I cannot imagine how hard it must have been for them in this industry, and yet they continued to make us feel like our wedding was the most important day for them each time we rescheduled. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we were late getting them song choices, and they still made it all happen for us! I’m forever grateful. The band was one of the most important things to us and our family, and they did not disappoint. They were engaging with the crowd and never let there be an empty dancefloor! The way they read the room and chose songs to fit our crew was incredible. We had the best time with them and couldn’t have imagined anything better! Our friends and family are still taking how about great Ben Mallare’s band is. I am forever grateful for you guys!

  • Katie S.
    Katie S.
    24-09-2021
    WeddingWire

    The amount of amazing feedback we received about Ben Mallare after our wedding was astonishing. Ben Mallare Events and Entertainment will turn your event into such an incredible and memorable celebration! The band was so talented and performed our special requested songs perfectly. We also hired them for our ceremony and cocktail hour which made the whole music experience stress free. We highly recommend Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment to anyone looking to enhance their event with an amazing live band!

  • Jason Certilman
    Jason Certilman
    23-09-2021
    The Knot

    The Ben Mallare Band was absolutely amazing at our Wedding in August. They literally made the event a blast for everyone. The amount of guests that told us how amazing they were was off the charts. My wife and I highly recommend.

  • The band put on an incredible performance and were extremely professional. Our guests couldn't stop talking about them. Absolute blast! End your band search here.

  • Kris G.
    Kris G.
    09-09-2021
    WeddingWire

    The band put on an incredible performance and were extremely professional. Our guests couldn't stop talking about them. Absolute blast! End your band search here.

  • Rebecca
    Rebecca
    24-08-2021
    WeddingWire

    The Ben Mallare Band was the absolute BEST - easy to work with, professional, and knows how to party. We danced the night away and our guests are still raving about the band! We would highly recommend hiring Ben Mallare for your next event. Thank you Ben, Andy and team for making our wedding unforgettable!! R&A

  • Liz Sherwin
    Liz Sherwin
    24-08-2021
    The Knot

    Ben Mallare and his band helped make our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding an event to remember! Not only were they the hit of the party, but they hung in with us through four pandemic postponements! We got rave reviews about their fun and energetic performance. Highly recommend!

  • Jess Marley
    Jess Marley
    23-08-2021
    The Knot

    Fantastic. What a great time! Lovely musicianship and professionalism, from the planning to the night of. We couldn't have had a better time with Ben Mallare Band. Highly recommend using Ben Mallare, whether the party is big or small they are the best bet around. Thanks so much for a great night and easy planning. Can't thank you enough.

  • T Frances
    T Frances
    19-08-2021
    The Knot

    We hired The Ben Mallare Band | Complete All-Stars package for our Napa wedding. They were simply amazing; from the moment I contacted the band for information to the last song of our wedding celebration, they exceed all expectations. Our guests were in their 40s and 50s so picking music that everyone can relate to is the crucial part of our wedding planning, so we were nervous, but the Ben Mallare Band assure that everything will be great. Indeed it was, the Ben Mallare Band delivered an incredible performance and our guests were in awe as they danced the night away. The selection of songs were perfect, we ended the night with our hearts full of joy, smiling from cheek to cheek, and partied like teenagers, we knew we experienced full contentment. Thank you!! T & C Frances Wedding Day 8.14.2021

  • Thuy T.
    Thuy T.
    19-08-2021
    WeddingWire

    We hired The Ben Mallare Band | Complete All-Stars package for our Napa wedding. They were simply amazing; from the moment I contacted the band for information to the last song of our wedding celebration, they exceed all expectations. Our guests were in their 40s and 50s so picking music that everyone can relate to is the crucial part of our wedding planning, so we were nervous, but the Ben Mallare Band assure that everything will be great. Indeed it was, the Ben Mallare Band delivered an incredible performance and our guests were in awe as they danced the night away. The selection of songs were perfect, we ended the night with our hearts full of joy, smiling from cheek to cheek, and partied like teenagers, we knew we experienced full contentment. Thank you!!

  • Sarah Weiser
    Sarah Weiser
    11-08-2021
    The Knot

    If you want an amazing band at your wedding, look no further! We could not have imagined a better band at our wedding, our guests never left the dance floor and continue to compliment us on how amazing our band was! We hired the All-Stars which provided such a versatile arrangement of instruments and vocals. Thank you for making our wedding so memorable!

  • Scott Sandler
    Scott Sandler
    21-07-2021
    The Knot

    There's no other way to put it: this band rocks. They're unbelievably talented, amiable and adaptable. We had countless guests come up to us just to compliment Ben & the band. They really made our wedding. We couldn't recommend them more.

  • Marc Teitelbaum
    Marc Teitelbaum
    02-06-2021
    The Knot

    The Ben Mallare Band and Andy were extremely accommodating in all of our requests for the evening. They were super helpful in making sure everything ran smoothly on the day of our wedding and played unbelievable music that had everyone dancing until the venue had to shut it down. I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a fantastic band.

  • Jon M
    Jon M
    16-03-2021
    The Knot

    Look no further! Having the Ben Mallare Band really made our night special. Symeon was our main contact and he was so professional and communicative with us and our planner. He worked with our planner in rescheduling our wedding due to Covid, and we were so glad to keep them as our band. You won't have any regrets with Ben Mallare Band.

  • Heather Madden
    Heather Madden
    12-03-2021
    Google

    I would give Ben Mallare the highest possible recommendation for event entertainment. They are lovely to work with. And the night of the event they were on time, efficient in setting up and beyond talented! From the time they started performing the dance floor was packed. They can play just about anything which appealed to young and old at our wedding. I definitely plan to use them again in the future!

  • Will Shilton
    Will Shilton
    12-03-2021
    Google

    The band were an absolute pleasure to deal with when planning our wedding. The videos speak for themselves - an amazingly talented band.

  • Kelly W.
    Kelly W.
    02-11-2020
    WeddingWire

    If you are planning for your wedding when the world is no longer upside down and are considering Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment, I promise you, booking Ben’s team will be the best decision you make! We know so many couples (including our closest friends and family members) have had to postpone or rethink their special days. It has been over a year since our wedding and with so much change and uncertainty in 2020, my husband and I have been doing a lot of reflecting. Over a year later, not one person can recall the food we served or the flowers on the table, but people still mention our wedding band and rave about the dance party! People being tossed in the air, the floor rolling with movement (thought it was going to break!) and people of ALL ages dancing the night away! I was lucky enough to attend a family friend’s wedding in Seattle with my parents where Andy and Jessa headlined. We were blown away by their talent and professionalism and it was the ONLY request my Dad had during the entire wedding planning process - book the same band! From the moment people sat down for dinner, they were dancing in their seats! Toft was extremely patient and accommodating with people making song requests. And Andy and Jessa knocked it out of the park with each song performed. If we had to do the whole thing over, Ben’s team would still be the first vendor we book!

  • Grant Stude
    Grant Stude
    12-03-2020
    Google

    Ben Mallare’s band performed at my wedding in June for the ceremony and reception. All my guests were impressed. My wife’s boss wants to book them for a future corporate event. Talented musicians. Charismatic. Fun. Production quality performance that adapts to the situation…makes your first dance look like a TV show level production with spot on timing and transitions. You take a bow and they end the song and transition to next. Great MC. Great coordination. They were able to accommodate a unique venue layout for the stage no problem. Hand in glove process. BOOK BEN MALLARE!!

  • Rebecca Price
    Rebecca Price
    12-03-2020
    Google

    Ben Mallare and his talented group was a HUGE hit at our wedding. They got everyone dancing the entire time. Guests are still raving about it over a month after our wedding. They played music that was good for all ages too. Ben was super easy to work with leading up to the wedding too. He responded to all inquires very quickly, which is so helpful when planning a wedding. I would hire them again in a heart beat!

  • Meagan Maroney
    Meagan Maroney
    12-03-2020
    Google

    Where to even begin! From start to finish Ben has been absolutely amazing and better than we could have ever imagined! When we got engaged one of the first things we knew we wanted for our wedding was a fun band that brings the energy and gets everyone dancing and having a great time. When we were researching bands and saw Ben’s video we knew instantly they were the band for us. Ben was extremely quick in all of his correspondence and was so nice in making sure he was customizing everything to make it the experience we wanted. Knowing they were the band for us, they were our first booking and we were so beyond excited that they were available for our special day! For our cocktail hour we had beautiful acoustic music and then for the reception we had Ben Mallare Signature Plus Horns. Not only are they an amazing band but Ben was an awesome emcee. One of my favorite moments from the day and what stands out everytime I think of our wedding was his announcements of the wedding party getting introduced and then him introducing us! Ben then sang our first dance song perfectly and learned a new song for the Father Daughter dance that was beyond amazing and meant so much to me and my Dad. It made our day so special! It may sound over the top, but I am 100% serious when I say the Ben and Band truly made our wedding. I had a smile on my face the whole time because they made it such a fun time, were amazing performers, and truly cared about making our day so special. Ben knows how to read the crowd and there was never a dull moment with our guest on the dance floor- it was always packed! Every guest I talked to at our reception was raving about how great they were and that they were the best they have ever seen- and I could not agree more! They made our reception everything we could have asked for and I would say the best decision we made for our wedding was having Ben and Band! I wish I could do it all over again just to relive the night- I can easily say I have never had more fun or danced more! Ben, thank you so much for making our wedding the best day we could have ever imagined!!! I will never forget closing out the night dancing to Shout!

  • Jillian Benson
    Jillian Benson
    12-03-2020
    Google

    We booked Ben Mallare’s All Star Band for our wedding and we cannot say enough good things! When we were looking around at different bands the first thing that made us choose Ben Mallare was his responsiveness! He was so easy to communicate with and always offered his honest opinion to help us decide what size band we needed etc. Throughout the whole process his team was great even through some base access issues due to the wedding being held on a naval base. They were amazing the day of the wedding! We wanted both a band and a DJ and they seemlessly transitioned and read the crowd to play songs that everyone wanted to dance to. As the bride I never had to worry about the band or DJ the whole night they just kept playing one great song after the next. Would highly recommend the Ben Mallare Band!!

  • The Ben Mallare band was just amazing! They were so easy to work with! We had to make some requests for our unique situation and they were willing to do whatever it took to make our day just as we envisioned. The music was fabulous! We received tons of compliments about how amazing the band was! They felt the vibe of our party and kept the dance floor crowded all night long! Their professionalism and musical talents are both top notch!

  • Jessica Bodaghi
    Jessica Bodaghi
    12-03-2020
    Google

    We hired the Ben Mallare All-Stars Band and they were AMAZING!!! Being a wedding coordinator myself I know how important the music and entertainment is - this is what will make a great wedding an unbelievable one which was exactly what ours was and so much so because of the talent, energy and passion of the band! Our guests are still talking about "the best band ever" and my husband and I unable to sleep as we are just buzzing over here on Cloud 9! Additionally, they were so friendly, responsive and on top of it leading up to the wedding (something also VERY important!) You will not have a single regret booking them and they are 1,000% worth the investment for what will soon be the best and most memorable day of your life!

  • Kameron Phelan
    Kameron Phelan
    05-03-2020
    The Knot

    The Ben Mallare Band is truly amazing and worth every penny!!! We had our wedding in Maui, and The Ben Mallare Band was by far the best decision I made for our entire wedding! I had seen their YouTube clips and knew I had to have specifically Ben sing at our wedding. His voice is amazing and the perfect pitch for any song. I also had two other female vocalists, a guitar, bass, and percussion. We requested a song by the Avett Brothers for our first dance, as well as a slow Taylor Swift song, and both were amazing!! The band judged the crowd perfectly and picked the perfect songs to play throughout the night that I couldn’t have picked better myself! Every time someone I know gets engaged I can’t refrain from calling them to tell them they have to have the Ben Mallare Band at their wedding because it will be the best decision they have ever made! I can’t wait until the day I get to hear them play again!

  • Sotomura
    Sotomura
    04-03-2020
    WeddingWire

    The Ben Mallare band MADE our New Years Eve wedding! They were so easy to communicate with and helped us create the wedding of our dreams. The performers were BEYOND talented and all of our guests are still raving about how much fun they had dancing the night away. We hired the Ben Mallare band to play music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They learned a handful of unique songs we wanted to incorporate throughout the evening (one being "You Will be Found" by Dear Evan Hansen) and they absolutely nailed it! Their prices are incredibly fair for the insane talent they bring. I'd look no further and book them ASAP :)

  • Mackenna F.
    Mackenna F.
    04-03-2020
    WeddingWire

    Ben Mallare band is the ultimate BEST! They made our wedding SO MUCH FUN!!! They're all so talented and pick fun songs for all ages to enjoy....all of our guest were on the dance floor! They're easy to work with and respond back within minutes. I can't say enough good things about them!!!

  • Joanna Sotomura
    Joanna Sotomura
    30-01-2020
    The Knot

    The Ben Mallare band MADE our New Years Eve wedding! They were so easy to communicate with and helped us create the wedding of our dreams. The performers were BEYOND talented and all of our guests are still raving about how much fun they had dancing the night away. We hired the Ben Mallare band to play music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They learned a handful of unique songs we wanted to incorporate throughout the evening (one being "You Will be Found" by Dear Evan Hansen) and they absolutely nailed it! Their prices are incredibly fair for the insane talent they bring. I'd look no further and book them ASAP :)

  • Pete J.
    Pete J.
    26-01-2020
    WeddingWire

    We were thrilled to have hired Ben Mallare & Band for our wedding in October and couldn’t have been happier with their performance and professionalism. From the outset Ben and his coordinators were very responsive to any questions we had leading up to the day of. We asked for some last minute changes to song selections and they were more than happy to accommodate and played them perfectly. Their energy the entire night and ability to read the crowd was fantastic and kept people on the floor the entire time they were playing. We also used Ben as an MC which made for a seamless transition during the speeches and breaks. We received so many comments on how impressive their song selection range was and how lively they kept everything. When we saw family and friends over the holiday’s people were still commenting on how amazing the band was. Do yourself a favor and don’t overthink it – book Ben and his talented team for your special day!

  • Abby M.
    Abby M.
    06-01-2020
    WeddingWire

    When I first set out to find a band for our wedding, I was extremely overwhelmed. There were so many choices, each band had a different vibe, the quotes ranged significantly, and I was worried that in the end, I would be disappointed with my choice. I visited a few of the main wedding planning websites and started looking at their reviews when I came across the Ben Mallare Band. I LOVED their promotional material. It was current, exciting, the vocals and band were impressive but most importantly…everyone looked like they were having a blast (both band and wedding guests)! I reached out to Ben Mallare and heard back within a couple hours (which wasn’t my experience with multiple other bands I reached out to who never got back to me). I could tell he was a pro and he immediately made me feel at ease. My gut said I wouldn’t be disappointed, and my gut couldn’t have been more on point. Ben and his team made the entire process absolutely painless. He catered to special requests, always responded to my emails and calls in a timely manner and was just extremely pleasant to work with overall. Not to mention, I had ZERO wedding planning experience and he helped guide me regarding the timeline, song choices for father/bride & mother/groom dances, things to stay away from, etc. Our wedding day was even more perfect than I ever could have imagined due to the Ben Mallare Band…from the 4-piece jazz ensemble during the cocktail hour to the 16-piece band for the reception. They played a great mix of current hits, dance/pop, some throw backs and of course…those classic wedding songs everyone pretends to hate but secretly loves! Everything from their wardrobe to energy to various vocal styles was perfect. To this day, our friends and families still tell us how impressed they were with the band and that it was the best part of the wedding. I can’t remember a single second when the floor was not packed with people dancing. In a nutshell, you can’t go wrong with this band. Look no further and scratch that part off your wedding to-do list. You will not be disappointed!

  • Catherine F.
    Catherine F.
    30-12-2019
    WeddingWire

    The Ben Mallare Entertainment group was just excellent for all our wedding ceremony sound and reception entertainment needs! Ben’s group is very professional and responsive through the planning process. They provided us with exactly what we needed for the ceremony including speakers, a microphone stand, and handheld and lapel microphones. During the reception, we specifically had the All-Stars group with Rebecca and Gabriel as our lead singers. Because we planned our wedding from the East Coast, we needed to make our wedding band decision based on the Ben’s provided video examples. We were already confident that this group would be awesome from the videos, but on the day of, they well exceeded our expectations. They played such a great selection of background music during the dinner, did a fantastic job MC-ing, and absolutely killed the dancing part of the evening! Many of our guests (and of all ages) came up to us during the reception saying this wedding band was one of the best they had seen/heard. Our guests were extremely impressed by the wide repertoire of songs and music styles they could play. Further, our guests were having so much fun dancing they boo-d the early shuttle back to the hotel which is just a testament to how this group knows how to get your wedding guests wanting to dance and celebrate all night.

  • Klaudia E.
    Klaudia E.
    08-12-2019
    WeddingWire

    We couldn’t be happier with the Ben Mallare Band. All the important things you stress about were a breeze - they were on time, professional, full of energy and made our day something to remember. Our guests are still talking about how fun the band was! The dance floor was never empty and everyone was bummed when we had to kill the music. Both the live band and DJ were phenomenal and all-around talented musicians. They know how to blend throwbacks, classics and new-hits together so everyone can enjoy the dance floor. Also, our wedding brought together two different cultures, and they made the entire day feel seamless and authentic (plus, they were great about welcoming all our customs, games, etc.) It was all so much fun and they played a huge part in setting the mood - we just wish the music kept going and we had more time with these guys. Recommend to everyone!

  • Breanne K.
    Breanne K.
    10-11-2019
    WeddingWire

    Ben Mallare Band was the best hire of our wedding night hands down. Symeon was our coordinator and Stefan was our Emcee and they were both awesome! We were nervous to have our first dance/father-daughter/mother-son dances to live performances, but they absolutely killed it! The covers of the songs we chose were done beautifully and flawlessly. Our guests were out on the dance floor all night long, and so were we!! We’ve been asked repeatedly for the band’s info and got so many comments about how great they were and how fun they made our big night. We can’t put into words how awesome they were, all we can say is, if you want to actually have fun at your wedding...book them!! You will not regret it.

  • Adam N.
    Adam N.
    18-10-2019
    Yelp

    The absolute best band for your wedding, our guests couldn't have had more fun. Ben and team made all of the planning extremely easy, and even accommodated us having live guitarists for the ceremony, full band for the reception, and even a dj for the late night. We had multiple people ask us for the band's contact info during the wedding, as people were absolutely impressed with the performance. Everything was perfect - the instruments, the singing, the constant dancing atmosphere. People couldn't pull themselves away from the dance floor. We can't say enough good things about this entire team.

  • Jessica N.
    Jessica N.
    17-10-2019
    WeddingWire

    The absolute best band for your wedding, our guests couldn't have had more fun. Ben and team made all of the planning extremely easy, and even accommodated us having live guitarists for the ceremony, full band for the reception, and even a dj for the late night. We had multiple people ask us for the band's contact info during the wedding, as people were absolutely impressed with the performance. Everything was perfect - the instruments, the singing, the constant dancing atmosphere. People couldn't pull themselves away from the dance floor. We can't say enough good things about this entire team.

  • Christina F.
    Christina F.
    11-10-2019
    WeddingWire

    Ben Mallare was a pleasure to work with, as he was super responsible to emails and made us feel as though we were in good hands! We were fortunate enough to have Chantry and his band play at our wedding reception. Talk about INCREDIBLE! They know how to get the party started and keep it going all night! Everyone raved about how AMAZING they were and we could not agree more! We highly recommend them :)

  • Anne F.
    Anne F.
    08-09-2019
    WeddingWire

    Ben Mallare absolutely ROCKED at our daughter's wedding in Malibu! They were WONDERFUL to work with and accommodated every one of our requests from learning the father/daughter dance to providing the prelude, processional and recessional music! They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire evening! I can't say enough about Symeon Tzvetkov, the executive coordinator! He was incredibly professional and coordinated every detail perfectly! We had so many wedding guests remark on our AMAZING BAND! I highly recommend them and hope to use them again one day!

  • Shana R.
    Shana R.
    30-08-2019
    Yelp

    We hired Ben Mallare Signature Band plus horns for our wedding in July and we couldn't be happier! I cannot tell you how many guests came up to us to tell us how amazing our band was. Ben kept everyone dancing all night with back to back hits ! We are still so blown away by the band's musicianship, professionalism, and overall performance - we hope someone we know hires him so we can see them perform again! In all honesty, Ben and his team were outstanding from start to finish. They nailed our first dance song that we asked them to learn, they handled all our questions leading up to the big day, and truly made our reception a night to remember. Thank you Ben and the band!!

  • Erica
    Erica
    20-08-2019
    WeddingWire

    Ben Mallare and his LA team were amazing for our wedding at Bel Air Bay Club. Even the venue coordinator said (before the wedding) “I heard them during soundcheck and they were great!”. They got our guests dancing all night long and pumped up our guests. They sounded awesome, we’re reasonably priced, and super easy to work with in the planning process. Definitely recommend them :)

  • Jamie S.
    Jamie S.
    22-07-2019
    WeddingWire

    When my husband and I spoke about what our non-negotiables were for our wedding a band was one of them. We had been to nearly 30 weddings together before our own and loved the energy a great band brought to the party. We were so thankful that our planner for Ben Mallare for us, because they were a hidden gem. They learned new songs that we had wanted for the ceremony and for first dances. We danced the entire evening including the time they spent packing up their equipment at the end of the night! They read the crowd and kept people on the dance floor during the reception, which is exactly what we wanted. The next day at our farewell brunch and even to this day we have friends and family comment on how amazing the band was and all we can say is, “Yeah, we know. They were the best.”

  • Rebecca P.
    Rebecca P.
    17-05-2019
    Yelp

    Ben Mallare and his talented group was a HUGE hit at our wedding. They got everyone dancing the entire time. Guests are still raving about it over a month after our wedding. They played music that was good for all ages too. Ben was super easy to work with leading up to the wedding too. He responded to all inquires very quickly, which is so helpful when planning a wedding. I would hire them again in a heart beat!

  • Suzie K.
    Suzie K.
    16-05-2019
    Yelp

    Our wedding was over 6 months ago and we still have family and friends raving about our band! The Ben Mallare band totally lived up to and exceeded our expectations. They knew just the right songs to play and when, were very professional, and tons of fun! I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting all their guests on the dance floor all night! Thank you thank you thank you to the Ben Mallare Band!

  • Emma R.
    Emma R.
    10-04-2019
    Yelp

    Wow what a time we had with Stefan and his band! We went with the 9 piece band for our wedding and boy do they put on a show! They keep the crowd engaged and dancing all night! We had the wedding of our dreams and we're so happy to have chosen them! From their stage set up, to their outfits, dancing, SINGING, etc, they were PERFECT. Not to mention that booking them was a breeze, we were in contact with Ben throughout the whole process and he was so easy to communicate with and fast to reply! We would choose them over and over again and would recommend to all! :) THANK YOU!

  • Traca McGugin
    Traca McGugin
    12-03-2019
    Google

    Thank you so much to Ben Mallare & Entertainment for the incredible performance on our wedding day! The band couldn’t have been any better - they beat our wildest expectations and then some! Our families, wedding parties and guests have mentioned the band as the highlight of the reception! Andy and the band kept the crowd moving, and played the perfect balance of songs with a seamless transition. The highlight for us was that they learned the songs closest to our hearts. We will never forget that first dance! Not to mention...they flew from LA to Breckenridge, CO for our wedding and were so professional and easy to communicate with the whole time. We would recommend them a thousand times over to anyone looking for THE BEST wedding band.

  • David Tresslar
    David Tresslar
    12-03-2019
    Google

    We hired Stefan Poole Band (with female vocalists and horns) for our wedding and they were amazing! During the planning stage, they responded to any of our questions quickly and helpfully, and were very flexible with our schedule. They learned the songs for the father/daughter and mother/son dances and played them excellently, then per our request they learned "Bye Bye Lil Sebastian" from Parks n Rec which closed out the night in awesome fashion. I'm still getting compliments about them weeks after the wedding, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band.

  • Kristine H
    Kristine H
    12-03-2019
    Google

    If you are reading this review and are debating whether to hire Ben Mallare or someone else, save yourself the time and hire them! Ben was wonderful to work with since Day 1. They were extremely flexible with our requests and accommodations, as last minute as they were. EVERYONE at our San Francisco wedding loved them, and they went above and beyond for what they were hired to do. They were fun, talented, professional, and definitely worth the affordable cost. There was NO stress involved with working with them, NO hidden costs, NO regrets or issues. Thank you Ben and Stefan for a wonderful night! Stefan especially was an amazingly talented MC, and wonderful performer. They put up with my mom's last minute and somewhat drunk request for her and my dad to sing/perform the last song of the night. The band not only allowed it, but was able to perform drums and backup guitar for a song that was not even in their set list! (It was Unchained Melody, and the band + my mom and dad knocked it out of the park!) Thank you again!

  • Sujin Chai
    Sujin Chai
    12-03-2019
    Google

    After countless search for a band for our event, I ended up booking Ben Mallare. I was not disappointed! They exceeded my expectations. Ben and his team were totally professional and they were quick to respond to my questions and needs. And on top of that, they were so nice!!! I booked the 10 piece band with the 4 vocalists, guitar, bass, drums, sax, trumpet, and trombone. They looked great and they sounded absolutely fantastic on stage. I can't recall how many folks complimented me about the band. They were an absolute hit!!! When I am back in Anaheim for an event, Ben Mallare is on top of my list to call!

  • Caroline
    Caroline
    12-03-2019
    Google

    They are simply THE BEST! I can't imagine having had a better band!!!!! My whole family is still raving about them! Seriously, AMAZING! If you're reading this, BOOK THEM NOW!

  • Linda Smith
    Linda Smith
    12-03-2019
    Google

    Rehearsal Dinner, Vocals, Willing to Travel 5.0 I booked the Andy Inglat band for my summer wedding in San Diego. I had the pleasure of working with Ben Mallare during my wedding planning, that he ended up being my fave vendor to collaborate with. From the initial contact of requesting for a quote, he was very professional and he always responded to my emails right away. After seeing several video samples of his band and the sample sets listed on his website, I knew I had made the RIGHT DECISION! Ben is very tech-savvy and organized, and about a couple months before your BIG day, he'll send you a Google Word doc to input all your music preferences from the grand entrance, first dance, garter toss, bouquet toss, cake cutting, to "MC Notes" and the "Timetable" for the schedule of events. I wanted something classy, but energetic at the same time. And the Andy Inglat Band did just that! I had the "Small But Mighty" package, which consisted of 3 people: the lead singer, drummer, and base player. But honestly, it sounded like a 10-piece band! That's how incredible they were! Andy was the lead singer and did such an AMAZING job!!! Andy was very versatile, as I had instructed for the Standards to be played (Dean Martin, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra) for the cocktail half-hour and luncheon part of the reception. During open dance, he easily transformed my reception into a dance party, where my dance floor seemed to always be packed, playing the top 40 (Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell) along with some 80's (Michael Jackson)! They do cater to their clients' preferences. They even learned 6 songs for us based on our input. The transition from one song to another was seamless. And I loved how Andy incorporated my name (the Bride) into the song, "Brown Eyed Girl," as that was an awesome surprise! Practically every guest came up to us saying how GREAT the band was and asked where did I find them. We would definitely hire them again in a heartbeat! It was THE BEST DECISION we made. It's no wonder why they've made the preferred vendors list for Ginger's Weddings...they earned it! :)

  • When planning a destination wedding, it becomes difficult to make decisions about everything, since you are not there to see, listen, feel, taste and touch many of the options available to you. When we hired Ben and his band for my daughter's wedding in Maui, it was not any different, we didn't hear them live, we didn't see them perform, we went by the vibe and the connection we had from their online videos and read a large number of the positive reviews they had in various sites. We had searched for months, got many recommendations, reviewed many online videos and eventually decided on Ben Mallare Band. Once we signed our agreement, everything went through so very smoothly. Unbelievable responsiveness and flexibility from Ben to accommodate our requests, so far we were feeling good about having made the right decision. But we still had not seen them live, so the jury was still out! Then came 8/10/2018, the day of the wedding, our guests gathered from New York, Los Angeles, DC, Connecticut, New Zealand, Australia, UK, just to name a few, at Andaz Maui in Wailea and when the band started to play, they just blew us away. They sounded so so so very amazing, sooooo much better than the videos we had reviewed. Ben's voice has an incredible range and the entire band is so well coordinated. Song after song after song, all sounded phenomenal. They nailed every single song, even those they had to learn at our request. Our guests, one after another, kept asking us about the band, where did we find them, how did we find them, who recommended them? Even the event manager at Andaz, who has witnessed many, many weddings, mentioned several times how amazing the band was. They are a sensational band and would recommend them over and over again and would hire them in a heartbeat when we plan another event. We had Ben + female vocal, guitar, base, keyboard, drums, sax and trumpet!

  • Amanda A. Darby
    Amanda A. Darby
    12-03-2019
    Google

    From the very first contact I had with Ben to seeing the whole crew off after their performance, this was a top-notch experience. I'm a musician myself and also an executive event planner for a major corporation and was looking to do something different for my team, who needed something a cut above a game-show night for our gala event at an annual conference. Tough year in the business, my group needed some good medicine and MUSIC is the very best- Ben and his band more than delivered! Each point of contact through planning was timely and detailed. Ben graciously coordinated with other event team members and the venue itself. Payment was easy, the music selections available blew my mind on range and the cherry on top was his band. These folks were on time, ridiculously professional, looked like rock stars and sounded even better than most do these days. Self-contained sound and light techs made it all flawless and efficient. I wondered if my attendees might grow bored with 3 hours of live music and this band not only played to the room but we had to drag our folks off the dance floor at the end of the night. A heck of a lot of bang for your buck for any type of event- there's no way another band of this type could rock your wedding or large scale event better...plus Ben will customize band and production size to your needs with a smile. Only one problem for me, my team is still talking about them...how do I top this for next year's event??

  • The Goods
    The Goods
    12-03-2019
    Google

    This was absolutely the most fun we have ever had dancing to live music and it was our own wedding reception! A month later our guests are still talking about the band and asking how to find them for their own events. Even the venue personnel were taking note as they said they had not seen a reception band as great as this, ever. In addition to being an incredibly talented performer, Ben is the consummate professional. He was super responsive from initial contact, a pleasure to talk to and most importantly captured every detail we requested for our event. Andy Inglat was our lead vocalist and we cannot stop raving about him! He lead the most amazing band all evening including stellar lead guitar/vocals, bass, female vocals, drums, keys, horn that we had requested. His diverse vocals covered such a wide range of songs and sounds so perfectly, it blew us all away. Initially the band played a background vibe during our cocktail hour, then absolutely outstanding music during our dinner service and ultimately rocked it for the high energy dance hours. Andy knew exactly how to read the crowd and the situations for perfect song selection from their seemingly endless list of options. He was super appealing on stage and together with the other musicians who were all incredibly talented, they brought so much energy to their performance that it was contagious! They even offered to learn and then played our unique first dance song to perfection making it one of the most memorable moments of the evening. We booked Ben's band relying on so many others' 5 star reviews and couldn't wait to add ours to help others with this key decision. Our recommendation - don’t waste your valuable time agonizing over other band options or hesitate until someone else books your event date with Ben and you miss out. Just do it and then you'll be guaranteed to enjoy every moment of your event!!

  • People may forget what they ate, who was there, what types of flowers you had, what the dress looked like, but they will NEVER forget how fun your wedding was (aka how good the music / band was). For this reason, and because they proved every bit of this at our wedding, the Ben Mallare Band is the best decision you can make for your wedding next to your venue choice. Don't waste time searching handfuls of bands...just book Ben and his team before someone else does for your wedding date.

  • My wife and I had our wedding in August 2018. Ben Mallare was worth every penny! We decided to go with the signature plus horns and it was everything we wanted and more. We had non-stop compliments from our guests on how perfect the band was. Highly Recommend!

  • Claudia Tovar
    Claudia Tovar
    12-03-2019
    Google

    The band is the one that can make or break your wedding night. They are the ones that provide the entertainment. Ben and his band will definitely keep your guests wanting more! Everyone raved about how good the band was and the dance floor was never empty. They were incredibly fun and so talented! Ben and the female singer were AMAZING. The musicians were also wonderful, and even the sound quality of their sound system was good! They make everything so easy for you. Their list of songs is endless and they sing them all WELL! We were so glad to have booked them for the wedding. I highly recommend them for yours!

  • Ilana S.
    Ilana S.
    29-10-2018
    Yelp

    Ben Mallare was a pleasure to work with! Ben is attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best wedding possible. Evan's Band (part of the entertainment group) sounded amazing, were upbeat, and brought the fun to our wedding! They honored all our special requests for both the ceremony and the reception. Evan has a beautiful voice along with Jennifer and the other talented musicians. We would HIGHLY recommend them and have already had guests reach out to us for to book the band!

  • Jake G.
    Jake G.
    16-10-2018
    Yelp

    My wife and I had our wedding in August 2018. Ben Mallare was worth every penny! We decided to go with the signature plus horns and it was everything we wanted and more. We had non-stop compliments from our guests on how perfect the band was. Highly Recommend!

  • Tanya G.
    Tanya G.
    12-10-2018
    Yelp

    Ben Mallare & Band were absolutely amazing! They were easy to work with, professional, talented and entertaining. I would recommend this band for anyone looking to add value to their special day. It's definitely a difficult task to choose music options for your big day. You want to make sure your money is well spent and that the band helps make your big day feel like the party of the year. I have been to many weddings where it feels like you are dancing with 2-4 other guests the entire night or the DJ does nothing more then play a preset playlist or you don't remember one song the band performed well. Thankfully, Ben and his team nailed the entire night and our dance floor was packed until the last song. We even hired their manager to stick around until 2:30am to play music as nobody wanted to leave. As a Bride, I wanted to have a surprise for my Groom and ended up taking drum lessons for a few months prior to our Wedding Day. Ben was so accommodating and allowed me to preform "Livin on a Prayer" on the drums during my wedding night and it was a HUGE hit. I can't thank them enough for keeping everyone moving and singing along the entire night + MC'ing the flow of the evening so that everything went smoothly.

  • Claudia H.
    Claudia H.
    14-07-2018
    Yelp

    The band is the one that can make or break your wedding night. They are the ones that provide the entertainment. Ben and his band will definitely keep your guests wanting more! Everyone raved about how good the band was and the dance floor was never empty. They were incredibly fun and so talented! Ben and the female singer were AMAZING. The musicians were also wonderful, and even the sound quality of their sound system was good! They make everything so easy for you. Their list of songs is endless and they sing them all WELL! We were so glad to have booked them for the wedding. I highly recommend them for yours!

  • Tracy Sherman
    Tracy Sherman
    12-03-2018
    Google

    How do I begin to convey how amazing Ben and his team is?! From first correspondence to the last dance—he was so professional, talented, and SO FUN! We had a pretty complex venue to navigate with the different ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing areas, and he executed flawlessly. Ben learned all of my favorite songs, from country to pop— and catered to the entire crowd! His music was perfect for every part of the evening, and he had every wedding guest dancing the night away! I had quite a few friends ask for Ben's information so they could recommend him to their fellow engaged friends, because he honestly provides the best entertainment any bride could ask for!!

  • Larry C.
    Larry C.
    02-08-2017
    Yelp

    There are simply no words to describe how incredible Ben Mallare and his band members were for our wedding: it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There is a reason why they have such high marks - it's because they care about the music, care about the guests, care about feedback, and genuinely care that every single person attending our wedding walked away with their mind blown at how good the music and entertainment was at the event. From the first moment we spoke with our wedding planner and Ben, we knew we were in good hands. His professionalism and attention to detail showed how well-rounded he was, and how good a musician he was at the same time. He gave us so many helpful suggestions that molded and shaped our event in such a positive way. And, not to mention, his voice is extraordinary -- we LOVED listening to him at our wedding because it felt like we merged a live concert with all of our friends and family with a group of incredibly talented musicians. Ben was also kind enough to let me and a close friend of mine play a few tunes on their instruments to please the crowd -- when we least expected it, the band jumped on it and joined us, creating this magical moment that our guests have been talking about nonstop since the event. I can wholeheartedly say that from the music played at the ceremony, all through the very last encore, Ben Mallare and his talented group of musicians made our wedding the most memorable, wonderful occasion -- we are already thinking about having our vows renewed just so we can do it all over again!! Thank you Ben Mallare & all of your band members for showing us that you cared and for inspiring us with your music.

  • Alex M.
    Alex M.
    17-07-2017
    Yelp

    Ben Mallare and his band are the BEST band you could have. I will continue and get long-winded but if you only read one part: he communicates like a boss, sings like an angel, rocks the house, and will make whatever event you have one that your guests will talk about FOREVER. I will start an actual quote from a groomsman: "Usually at weddings I dance and they take some songs off to go chat with people and get drinks, but they just kept playing my jams and I couldn't leave!" My husband and I know that a dope band takes an ordinary wedding and elevates it like crazy. That is why picking a band was so important to us as we started planning our wedding. Ben Mallare and his band travelled to Colorado to perform for us, and nearly all of the 100 people at our wedding said that they were the best band they had ever seen. They played beautifully for the ceremony, adapting "Everybody Dance Now" to an amazing recessional that really set our tone just the way we planned it. Then they played the cocktail hour, getting to know the crowd, then dinner, then pumped up the JAMS in the tent for a dance floor that was never empty. And when I say never empty, I don't mean weird cousin Eddy was milling about trying to scam on my friends who were too nice to say no, I mean people would try to leave for a second to go to the bathroom or get a drink but they would RUN back because they didn't want to miss a song. Actually my cousins loved the band so much that they were practically in the band, they were dancing so close. Starting at dinner when we were going around saying hello and thanking people for coming, people would respond with comments about how much they liked the band already. Congratulations, whatever, they were loving being serenaded as they ate and getting excited for more. Then, Ben had an outfit change from his classy dinner jacket to a sequin party jacket and we all knew it was on. They were great when it time to seamlessly flow from the father-bride dance to the mother-groom dance but the mother of the groom was nowhere to be found. Not mentioning the hiccup, but playing the background intro of the song to be ready when she was there. We decided to not have a formal cake-cutting because we wanted to get some pics quick as possible of the cut and then get back to the dance floor ourselves. So you know they are great when they get there, but Ben is a great at email and the phone. He is a true professional and was such a great person to plan with. He really made me feel like he cared about me, despite not meeting until after the ceremony because they flew in for our wedding. I believed that he wanted to create the type of musical atmosphere that we wanted and would enhance every part of the day. That feeling made the planning and execution that much better. So much so that I invited the band to the after-party and they came! And a bunch of our guests talked to them and wanted to know more about them and their thing because they were so amazing playing. In summary, if you want a band for your event that will be everything you want it to be and more, choose Ben Mallare. I can't say enough good things about them and our experience and I am excited to continue to hear, for the rest of my life, how awesome the band was at our wedding.

  • Kim T.
    Kim T.
    07-06-2017
    Yelp

    Thank you Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment for an incredible and unforgettable evening. When I look back at my wedding day, my favorite moments were seeing how much fun my family and friends were having on the dance floor. Ben and his band are so talented and their music caters to people of all ages - even older family members were letting loose during the reception. My 5-year old nephew was an especially huge fan and danced nonstop for 2 hours! We chose Ben's Standard package (vocals, guitar, drums & bass) for 5 hours, starting with cocktail hours and for the duration of our reception. Ben was great about working out the logistics of the set-up in our venue and was able to set up in 3 locations - an outdoor courtyard for cocktails hours, inside the reception hallway for dinner, and lastly in a separate room for dancing. From the very first email correspondence with Ben, he was always so friendly, responsive and informative. One of the characteristics about Ben that I truly appreciate is his willingness to help us with what we needed. Two weeks leading up to the wedding, I realized that I needed a mic and speakers for our ceremony and Ben gladly provided the equipment. I also made a last minute request to have Ben facilitate the "Shoe Game" during our reception and he also gladly said yes. He has such a positive and can-do attitude, which was very reassuring during the planning process. Ben provided us with a song list, which included a wide range of songs from different genres; we were so impressed with the list and simply just noted a few of our favorites songs and gave Ben the freedom to choose what to play (we loved everything that he played at the wedding). However, we did make specific song requests for our first dance, introduction and last song of the evening, which he fulfilled. My husband and I have already started to recommend Ben & his band to my family and friends who are getting married because we selfishly want another opportunity to celebrate with Ben! I highly recommend Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment. You won't regret it!

  • Alexis R.
    Alexis R.
    25-04-2017
    Yelp

    Review? How much time do you have? These guys were PHENOMENAL! My work puts on a big fancy event for it's employees every year (400-500 attend). The event includes elaborate decorations (Alice in Wonderland this year), signature cocktails, three course plated meals, acrobatics, dancers, singers, and at the end of the evening there's a band and dancing. Well, out of all of the things that were going on that night Ben Mallare's band was what everyone was raving about the next week. Even one of our top directors came up to me and couldn't say enough about Ben's vocal and the variety of music they played. Everyone was dancing. I feel like the luckiest party planner! This is our first year with Ben and right from the get go he was incredibly responsive, professional, and helpful. I met a few of his band members that night and they were just as delightful. My suggestion? Do it. Book Ben and his wonderful band mates. Like, do it yesterday. They are worth every penny.

  • Adam M.
    Adam M.
    02-04-2017
    Yelp

    When I first contacted Ben Mallare Entertainment I was hoping to get Ben as the lead singer. As the bride with a vision to get serenaded on her wedding and after I saw their videos on FB and Instagram, I told myself, we got to have them! We wanted their "Small but Mighty Trio" package. Ben was willing to work with our budget and politely referred a different singer for us. At first, I was really hesitant but after Ben shared some videos of Andy I decided to book them. I didn't really know what to expect but I trusted my instinct. My then fiance was impressed so it was a plus! All I had was Ben as the contact leading up to the wedding and relaying to Andy our song preferences. Fast forward to the wedding.... I was really blown away the moment I heard Andy sing our processional songs. It was a very emotional moment for me and as I walked down the aisle, everything just seemed right! It made all the difference having the band play at the ceremony. All throughout the reception, the band played and accommodated our requests and more. We got a lot of compliments from our guests. I was really glad that we decided to have a live band instead of a DJ at our wedding. Andy and the team were very professional. I made an effort to thank them personally because they were really that awesome. Andy served as our emcee as well and even though we had some last minute changes, he was quick to his feet and was able to make things run smoothly for us. I highly recommend this band and you won't go wrong with either Andy or Ben as your singer. Nothing but love for this band! THANK YOU guys!!!

  • Christine D.
    Christine D.
    12-09-2016
    Yelp

    Just attended the absolutely gorgeous wedding of Anthony and Kimberly at the Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City and this band was fabulous!!! We didn't leave the dance floor! The band has a mind-boggling range of songs from Country, R&B, classic rock, etc that will keep all guests of any age dancing all night. The lead singer's voice is incredible. The band is from So Cal, but apparently traveled to Utah for the wedding. And they were great! Highly recommend them if you are considering band over DJ.

  • Kim H.
    Kim H.
    29-06-2016
    Yelp

    Best described as outstanding! I agree with the other reviewers here - stop your search, and book Ben Mallare now - no joke! Booking the entertainment for our wedding was assigned to me, and let me tell you, I stressed and stressed and listened to and watched so so many youtube videos trying to pick the best wedding band for the price, and that was so much time wasted! I should have just paid attention to these reviews and stopped my search early with Ben, because they were amazing. Everyone loved them and their awesome variety of music! Ben learned a country song for our first dance, and it was beautiful. He also performed with his guitar player at our ceremony and the music brought tears - it was so touching and perfect. His natural stage presence was so impressive and the chemistry with his band seemed effortless. Besides the perfect selection of music, he was also so good about announcing things on time - first dance, cake cutting, etc. while also being flexible, which was so appreciated by me and my wedding coordinator! On top of all the incredible performance, he was incredibly attentive and responsive in communicating with me prior to the event, which I cannot thank him enough for! We even added a keys player just three weeks before the event, which was no problem for Ben - he just made it happen. Please do not waste your time, and go ahead and book Ben and his band for your next event!

  • Remus L.
    Remus L.
    11-11-2015
    Yelp

    I booked Ben as our band for our wedding. Not only was Ben professional and timely with his responses but on the day of the wedding, he and his team wad even better than we imagined. We gave him little to no direction and he was A-MAZ-ING. We received raving reviews from our guests and he accommodated our request to have our middle school friend sing with him during our first dance. Book him now! You won't regret it. Thanks again Ben and team for making it a memorable night for us. Hope to see you soon! I'm a fan.

  • Nicole S.
    Nicole S.
    08-11-2015
    Yelp

    Ben made our wedding night absolutely unforgettable! The music the band played during the ceremony added even more emotion to that special moment when I saw my husband. During the reception, the energy that he brought and his ability to read the crowd ensured that the dance floor was always packed by guests of all ages. Ben's vocals are incredible and his band's musical range allows him to cater to your personal tastes. We had guests coming up to us all night praising Ben's performance and telling us how amazing the band was. Beyond the music, his introduction of the wedding party was fantastic and he directed the reception perfectly. Ben Mallare was key to making our wedding ceremony and reception one of a kind. Hiring Ben and his band will be the best decision you make for your event.

  • J T.
    J T.
    11-08-2015
    Yelp

    Let me start by saying, stop your search and hire Ben Mallare and the band to perform for whatever special occasion you are going to celebrate. Here are the important elements for us that are top of mind when determining an overall review. 1. Clear communication 2. Responsiveness 3. Organization 4. Adaptability 5. Music selection 6. Musical performance 7. Guest feedback Amidst the various things that we needed to plan and prepare for, determining the plans for music on our wedding day was never stressful. Ben was quick to respond to all of our questions and open thoughts. When we asked for suggestions regarding aspects that we were unsure of or didn't have strong opinions on, he had a clear stance on what he thought would be best to ensure an enjoyable musical performance. Ben and the band performed acoustically for our outdoor wedding due to the city's noise restrictions. There was initial concern across the board - for us, Ben, and the wedding coordinator - regarding whether or not our guests were going to hear the acoustic music and vocals. There were 4 primary areas of the outdoor venue where the band performed - the ceremony area, the cocktail area, the dinner area, and the dance floor area. The beauty of playing acoustically was the band was able to move where the action was happening. The music selection list that Ben and the band can perform is quite extensive and it ranges several decades. For songs that were not on the list, Ben was absolutely willing and able to take requests for him and the band to learn. We requested specific songs for the walk down the aisle once we were announced as husband and wife, the father-daughter and mother-son dances, and our first dance. Instead of worrying about what songs we wanted to be played for all the other aspects of the wedding, i.e. cocktail hour, dinner, and dance time, we left the selection in the capable hands of Ben. The musical performance was absolutely amazing and fitting. Ben and the band played the right music based on the mood and energy of our guests. Feedback from our guests began at dinner and didn't stop for several days following our wedding day. The common statements from our guests were, "How did you find these guys?" and "The band is amazing!" Ben and the band truly added to the experience for us and our guests on our very special day. We can't imagine the day without their amazing and enjoyable musical experience. HIRE THEM! Can't say it enough... Thank you Ben, Lucas, Nick, and Will! All Our Best, Jason & Kendyl

  • Jamie F.
    Jamie F.
    16-06-2015
    Yelp

    Ben and Dan are truly amazing! They performed for a Wedding Shower I was hosting and I can't get over how talented these guys are. They are extremely professional, flexible and accommodating. Their ability to read the crowd was outstanding. Every song was sang with ease and sounded absolutely incredible. They had the crowd involved and dancing throughout the entire day. I will definitely hire them again to perform at future events!

  • Kate S.
    Kate S.
    01-06-2015
    Yelp

    We had a WONDERFUL experience with this band! During the planning stage they were quick to respond to our questions and flexible about choosing songs we wanted for the first dance, etc. They even learned two new songs just for us that were a little off the beaten path. On our wedding day, the band looked sharp in stylish/classic suits and performed superbly. The singing was especially smooth. Their selection of contemporary songs, with some older tunes mixed in, was a lot of fun to dance to. The band really made our wedding come alive. Additionally, to the guests, the band members were professional, cheerful, and extremely accommodating. After a lot of research to find a great band, we found Ben Mallare's ensemble and couldn't be happier. These guys are the real deal!

  • Dana R.
    Dana R.
    08-10-2014
    Yelp

    The best decision we made for our wedding was hiring Ben Mallare for live entertainment. We received so many compliments and excitement asking us how we found Ben. All guests were at awe during his performance! Ben and his mates sing everything from pop, rock, old time classics to new age. For our wedding song, he learned a song that very few people have ever heard of, and sang it on tune with ease. We enjoyed every second of it. Ben also did a fantastic job directing the reception. Introducing us to the dance floor as Mr. and Mrs, leading up to the cake cutting, bouquet toss, father / daughter dance, etc. I don't know what we would have done with him! He kept the night flowing and the crowd dancing all night long. No one wanted to leave! Ben is professional, responded to emails in a timely manner, met with us prior to our wedding date to finalize details and was a pleasure to work with. Ben gets an A++ for the fantastic job him and his mates did at our wedding. I can't say enough good words about the entire experience. I hope I get the pleasure of seeing him perform again.

  • Marciana G.
    Marciana G.
    15-12-2013
    Yelp

    We hired Ben to perform at our company holiday party and he was fantastic. He performed with Brad Wray and the vocals were so amazing that I would forget they were live. Everyone really enjoyed them. We will definitely hire them again!

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