Award-winning, five-star rated
The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, with 5.0-star ratings from couples on The Knot and WeddingWire.

Live wedding & event band · NY · NJ · CT · PA · MA · RI · VT
A night that sounds like you.
5.0 ★ on The Knot
74 couples' reviews
5.0 ★ on WeddingWire
86 couples' reviews
The Knot Best of Weddings
Hall of Fame
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Popular Saturdays book early. Tell us when and where, and we'll confirm availability, usually within one business day.


THE LIVE WIRE EXPERIENCE
Your music should feel as personal as your celebration. Live Wire brings together professional musicians, a repertoire that moves from classics to contemporary hits, and the joy of a band connecting with a room.
From the ceremony to the final song, your celebration gets our full attention.
Let’s talk about your weddingWHY COUPLES BOOK LIVE WIRE
Couples tell us the same thing:
months later, their guests still bring up the band.
The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, with 5.0-star ratings from couples on The Knot and WeddingWire.
From an elegant duo for your ceremony to a full band with horns for the reception, we shape the lineup around your venue, guest count and budget.
Motown, classic rock, R&B, pop, hip-hop and dance, played live, so grandparents and college friends share the same dance floor.
“Everyone from Grandparents to my 17 year old cousins loved them.”Kelleigh T. · 2017 review
First dance, parent dances, your entrance song: we'll learn the moments that matter to you.
“They even learned new songs for us, including our first dance song.”Matt J. · The Knot, 2026
Ceremony music, cocktail hour and reception, plus MC announcements for introductions, toasts and every transition.
Clear planning, quick replies and a coordinator who checks every detail with you, so the day runs on time.
“All 125 of our guests barely sat down the entire time, as LiveWire kept the energy high and the beats coming!”
EVERY PART OF YOUR CELEBRATION
Let’s shape the music around your moments,
from something intimate to everything electric.
A meaningful entrance. A song that’s yours. Talk with us about live music for the moments at the heart of your day.
Set a welcoming mood while your guests mingle. We’ll discuss an ensemble and musical feel that suit your celebration.
From your first dance to a room full of favorite people singing along, build a soundtrack with the songs you love.
Introductions, toasts, cake and the last dance: announced, timed with your venue and never awkward.
“They accommodated all of our song choices and preferences plus helped the whole wedding to flow smoothly throughout.”

MEET YOUR SOUNDTRACK
Founded by musician Anthony Furio, Live Wire is one cohesive band of professional musicians, not a roster of strangers. Our vocalists front a sound that can grow to match your vision.
Tell Anthony about your venue, guest count and favorite music. We’ll talk through the right ensemble for your day.
Explore your band optionsTHE WORDS THAT STAY WITH US
“LiveWire didn’t just provide the music, they helped make the entire night unforgettable.”
LiveWire Entertainment was truly incredible. We had actually seen them perform at a wedding we attended before our own, and after that night, we knew we wanted LiveWire at our wedding. Somehow, they were even better than we remembered! From the beginning, everyone was extremely easy to work with, responsive, and great at communicating.
We expected coordinating live music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception to be one of the more difficult parts of planning our wedding, but LiveWire made it one of the easiest. They helped us choose ceremony music, took care of the cocktail hour, and worked with us to make sure all of the important songs we wanted were included. They even learned new songs for us, including our first dance song, which made that moment even more special. From our rainy ceremony through cocktail hour and the reception, they were absolutely incredible.
The reception in particular was something special. They read the room perfectly, kept the energy up, interacted with our guests, came out onto the dance floor to play, and even let us and our guests join in and belt out some lyrics. The dance floor stayed packed, and even some of the guests we never expected to see dancing were out there having a great time! Every single guest seemed to have something great to say about the band, and months later, we are still getting compliments about them.
The entire band and their coordinator were fantastic to work with. They helped with our introductions, accommodated some additional speeches, and kept everything running smoothly without ever making us feel stressed. LiveWire didn’t just provide the music, they helped make the entire night unforgettable. We truly cannot recommend them enough, and we genuinely hope we get the chance to see them perform again!
Matt J. · September 27, 2026 · The Knot & WeddingWire
MORE COUPLES & CLIENTS
“Do yourself a favor and book Live Wire Entertainment!! They were incredible to work with and brought the fun and energy to our wedding day. We wanted the night to be party and Live Wire delivered! Our guests would not leave the dance floor!”
“Live Wire performed at my brother's wedding ten years ago and they haven't missed a beat. Anthony was a pleasure to work with, the band learned (SO MANY) new songs for us, and followed our requests exactly.”
“They are incredibly talented and learned a couple songs for us (including our first dance) and nailed it spot on. … Live Wire was the highlight of our wedding party and we can't thank them enough!”
“I had so many guests come up to me telling me that the vocalists voices were amazing and that this was one of the best wedding musicians they have ever had. … The dance floor was never empty and the variety of music they knew and played kept every person in the place happy and dancing.”
“This is hands down the best wedding band that I have ever heard (and many of our guests agreed)! … Thanks for keeping everyone dancing the ENTIRE night (both of my brothers didn't eat dinner because they never left the dance floor).”
“Live Wire preformed at our company Holiday Party at Oheka Castle and they were beyond amazing!! … The band played for 4 hours straight and at one point they sounded exactly like the actual singers!!”
BEYOND THE WEDDING DAY
From a company party to a milestone gala or private celebration, Live Wire brings polished, high-energy live music that gets everyone dancing together. Share your venue, schedule and the atmosphere you have in mind. We’ll coordinate timing and announcements with your planner and venue.
Let’s plan your eventWHERE WE PLAY
Based in the New York area, we perform throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and travel to Eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Vermont.
Every venue below comes from a Live Wire performance contract from 2002 to 2026. Tap a region to see the full list.
Live Wire Entertainment serves New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with additional coverage in Eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Vermont. Share your venue and date so we can discuss travel and availability for your event.
Most couples reserve their band 9 to 15 months ahead, and earlier for peak Saturdays from May through October.
Listen to real performances, consider the musical styles you enjoy, and ask how the band handles your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. For a wedding in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, your venue’s space, sound rules and schedule should also guide the conversation.
Live Wire offers customizable ensembles, from a duo for your ceremony to a full band with horns. The right configuration depends on your venue, musical preferences and event plans. Exact instrumentation and availability are confirmed in your proposal.
Yes. Learning new songs is part of planning with us. Couples regularly ask us to learn their first dance, parent dances and entrance songs, and we’ll confirm everything with you before the day.
Yes. Live Wire can provide music for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Tell us which parts of your wedding you would like covered so we can recommend an approach and confirm the details.
Our repertoire spans swing and Motown to classic rock, R&B, pop, 2000s pop punk, hip-hop, dance, jazz and country. Tell us your favorites, first-dance ideas and any songs you’d rather skip.
Start with your event date, venue and the parts of the day you want covered. Ensemble size, performance time, travel and production needs help shape a personalized quote. We’ll discuss your plans, confirm availability and outline the proposal and booking terms. An inquiry does not reserve your date.
FROM YOUR FIRST HELLO
Share your date, venue and the moments you want filled with music.
Talk through your favorite music, ensemble options and plans for the celebration.
Confirm availability, pricing and booking terms. Your initial inquiry does not reserve the date.
LET’S MAKE IT YOUR NIGHT
Tell us a little about your celebration. Let’s talk availability, music and the right band for you.
1-800-757-3303 Call Anthony at Live Wire Entertainment.“The band definitely made the party unforgettable.”