Question 1

Matt and Samantha- 9/12/26 Genesee Valley Farm

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It's hard to describe our experience with Shine. From the ceremony to the encore, they were the conductors to the best night of our lives. For 4 hours I don't think there was an empty dance floor. Shine plays the hits, classics, and curates a setlist that fits perfectly with the vibe of the crowd. Having Shine as our wedding band was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Can't wait to see them again soon!

Question 2

Maddie and Tyler- 5/23/26 Oak Hill Country Club

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Simply the best! An incredible band that made our wedding electric. Nearly every guest told us how great the band was. Everything was seamless. The timing and flow of the whole reception was seamless. We could not recommend them any more highly!!

Question 3

Annie and Brandon- 8/1/26 Genesee Valley Club

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My husband and I had Shine play at our wedding reception. We truly could not have had a better experience from beginning to end. From the help we received from Jonathan throughout the planning process, to the AMAZING performance the entire band put on during the cocktail hour and throughout the entirety of our reception, our wedding day would not have been the same without them! Shine had our wedding guests on the dance floor all night long! We are incredibly grateful for this experience and will certainly be recommending Shine to friends and family members for future events.

Question 4

Jenna and Brody- 6/20/26 Arbor Loft

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Shine was THE BEST! They were so energetic and professional from our first inquiry to the night of. Johnathon was incredibly organized and very easy to communicate with during the planning process. The band put on a truly incredible show. My husband and I, along with our guests, were so impressed and had the best time. We would highly recommend adding the horns section, they really brought it to the next level!! Thank you Shine for making our wedding reception so memorable!!!

Question 5

Abbey and Max- 7/18/26 Oak Hill Country Club

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Book Shine ASAP, you will not regret it!From the moment they started playing, they kept the dance floor packed all night long and truly brought our wedding to life. The energy they created was incredible, and our guests are still talking about how much fun they had. We had people dancing from the first song until the very end of the night.One of the most special parts was that they learned a song they had never performed before just for us. It meant so much and made our day even more personal and memorable.Not only are they unbelievably talented, but they are also so professional, fun, and easy to work with. They exceeded every expectation we had and were a huge part of what made our wedding so unforgettable.Our friends and family can’t stop raving about them, and we will be recommending Shine to absolutely everyone planning a wedding or any special event. Truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

Question 6

Cady and Spencer- 6/5/26 Emerson Park Pavilion

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Shine was the absolute life of the party! They performed at our wedding on June 5th, and I can't write enough good things about this group. The talent is absolutely unmatched, and they can rock out to any and all genres.Working with their team ahead of time was also such a great experience. They are extremely responsive and accommodating. Can not recommend this group more highly.

Question 7

MaryCarol and Chase- 5/22/26 Notting Hill Farms

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I cannot express with words how amazing Shine is. They are the greatest wedding band of all time.. they made our night so special and fun. Everyone is so incredibly talented at their instrument, the singers are world class, and their sound is so tight and in sync. More importantly, they are all great people. If you're looking for the most professional, hype band out there for any event, there is no question who's the best!!!!!!!

Question 8

Alex and Julia- 5/2/26 Arbor Midtown

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Shine was absolutely incredible.They had the dance floor going all night, and within 30 minutes of beginning many of our guests approached us and said how great the band was. They also provided music during cocktail hour, which was the perfect start to our wedding reception.Thank you so much for performing at our wedding. Shine was resoundingly the biggest hit of the night!

Question 9

Ansley and Patrick- 2/28/26 Highline

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WOW! I was skeptical about a wedding band because I wanted a packed dance floor and have seen other bands fall flat, but Shine was better than any DJ I’ve ever seen. They were professional, talented, and so fun to work with. From the ceremony music and mic setup that they handled seamlessly to the amazing music during our cocktail hour that made everything feel elevated, to the incredible energy they brought to the party, we cannot recommend them enough. They were also wonderful at MC’ing everything and kept the reception running on time, while mixing sound actively all night to make sure nothing was too loud and the music sounded perfect through the whole room.We are so grateful we got to experience their incredible talent- our guests are still raving! Don’t look any further, book Shine and enjoy every minute!

Question 10

Hannah and Dan- 3/8/25 Admiral Room

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Shine was absolutely incredible! Since our wedding, we’ve received countless messages from guests raving about how much they loved the band. Every song was perfect, the energy was unmatched, and they truly made our night unforgettable. I can’t imagine our wedding without them—they were hands down the best decision we made. If you’re looking for a band that will keep the dance floor packed and make your event amazing, look no further!!

Question 11

Emily and Nick- 8/29/25 Crispin Hill

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THE BEST BAND EVER!!!!!!!!! Shine was incredible from start to finish. They performed our ceremony music, emceed, and played their hearts out for the reception. Every single guest raved about Shine and didn't want to leave the dance floor! Thank you for making our wedding so special!! Hire Shine for your event-- you won't be disappointed!!

Question 12

Bridget and Charley- 8/22/25 Seneca Ridge

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Shine made our day beyond magical!! Truly the most energetic and engaging band - they made our wedding the best night of our lives. They were by far the most complimented part of our wedding and our guests absolutely loved them!!! Each and every one of them is so talented and we were so lucky to have them.

Question 13

Christina and Dan- 7/12/25 Crispin Hill

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I am so so happy that we booked Shine for our wedding and I would do it again. I wish I could relive our wedding just so I could get out there on the dance floor more. They were professional and so talented and fun and engaging. If you are questioning to go with a live band or DJ, go with Shine!! I have had so many compliments and people asking where I found them and for their contact info. Thank you for making the day perfect!

Question 14

Hannah and Jeffrey- 8/23/25 Pearl Street Grill

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Choosing Shine to play at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. Our guests have not stopped raving about how fun, talented and kind they are were. They were so easy to communicate with and were able to execute every one of our requests. Shine is by far the best band I’ve ever seen perform at a wedding and if you’re considering them for your own, do it!!! You will NOT regret it!

Question 15

James and Emma- 7/19/25 Crispin Hill

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Shine did a fabulous job at my daughter's wedding in the Finger Lakes in July of 2025. They played at the cocktail hour, which guests raved about! They emceed the introduction of the couple and the toasts, which was organized and fun! Then they payed amazing music with their 8 piece band for hours. The dance floor was full and the music was awesome. We had so much fun, thank you!!!

Question 16

Maddy and Joe- 7/26/25 Country Club of Rochester

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Shine played at our wedding on 7/26/25 and they were incredible!!! Not only are they talented, but they are genuinely some of the nicest people I have ever met! They kept our dance floor packed THE WHOLE NIGHT! Not a single person wanted the party to end! I can’t wait to find another event to have them play at!!

Question 17

Devin and Eric- 4/12/25 Arbor Midtown

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When I got engaged and booked our venue in Rochester, I knew I wanted Shine to perform at our wedding. They were phenomenal!! They kept the dance floor alive and guests are still raving about how amazing the band was. We also had them play piano for our ceremony and the pianist learned 3 songs for us, they were perfect. We also had the trio for cocktail hour to add some background music. The night was perfect! Shine Band definitely helped to make our wedding dreams come true!

Question 18

James and Murui- 2/8/25 Syracuse Marriott

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Shine was everything we could have wanted in a wedding band! Jon was fantastic to work with and made the booking and set list planning process easy. Their jazz trio was perfect for our cocktail hour, the full band kept guests young and old dancing all evening.Also want to give major props to their audio engineer who made sure the volume was just right! Our guests who didn't dance could enjoy the music and still have conversations without having to shout or go to another space!

Question 19

Christina and Matt-  8/24/24 Lourdes Camp

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Shine Band was absolutely INCREDIBLE! I wasn’t able to hear them in person before booking as a vendor, but I trusted the many, many amazing reviews I read and heard from former brides of theirs. I am SO happy I did so! They CRUSHED IT. Our dance floor was jam packed literally the entire night. The band was high energy and incredibly talented and their manager, Jonathan, was so wonderful to work with. He was organized, flexible, and on top of everything. Not only were we able to provide song requests (that were honored), but the band also took our requests and gained a feel for who we are as a couple and used that to play what they felt best fit the time of night / energy / vibes / etc. We have gotten sooo many raving reviews about Shine from our guests. Thank you SO MUCH to Jonathan and the band! We love you!!!

Question 20

Sydney and Adam- 9/21/24 Dundee, NY

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We can’t thank Shine enough for helping us throw the best wedding ever!! Shine was a the most complimented part of our day by our guests. Both their sound and their energy is unmatched. We’re already scheming how to throw another party with them as our band. Loved every minute of our experience with Shine, thank you again!!

Question 21

Elizabeth and Jack- 7/13/24 Lakehouse

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Shine was the highlight of our wedding reception. In addition to being fantastic musicians with great energy they put together the perfect set list and the dance floor was packed all night with guests of all ages. We received so many compliments about how amazing they were. They were also just lovely to work with. Can't recommend them enough!

Question 22

Caitlyn and Evan- 6/28/24 Colloca Estate Winery

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I cannot say enough good things about Shine! They played our wedding on Friday and were absolutely incredible. They brought so much energy to the dance floor and the singer is phenomenal! Jonathan was so responsive leading up to the wedding day and was a breeze to work with. The band even learned one of our favorite songs to play as a surprise requested by my mom! If you are thinking of hiring a band for your wedding, don’t think twice, just book Shine! I can’t recommend them enough.

Question 23

Andrew and Mackenzie- 6/29/24 Lakehouse Canandaigua

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Shine was incredible! They brought a ton of energy to our wedding and all of our guests were raving throughout the night. Both lead singers were fantastic and Jonathan made the whole process a breeze. Also want to give a shout out to the sound team for being super thoughtful and attentive the whole time. Can't recommend working with them enough!

Question 24

Hunter and Sara- 6/1/24 Clifton Springs CC

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Band was outstanding. Great to work with and answer all our questions for our wedding. Above all else, they are extremely talented as a group. Highly recommend to anyone considering.

Question 25

Julia and Nathan- 6/8/24 The Highline

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Shine is absolutely incredible! They played at our wedding Saturday and are truly electric. Everyone was in awe of how amazing they were and they play right up until the very end, putting on the best performance! Working with Jonathan was also so seamless and he’s very communicative. 10/10 recommend!

Question 26

Chelsea and Scott- 5/11/24 Divinity Estate

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BEST BAND EVER. They helped bring our wedding vision to life. Our guests had so much fun and were up and dancing all night.Highly recommend!

Question 27

Emily Kelsey- Brighton, NY Eclipse Celebration 4/8/24

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Shine Band is the best!  They have extremely talented musicians, are easy to work with, and ENTERTAIN!  We loved having them at our BrightOn BrightOff Eclipse Event.  They truly Shined, even when the eclipse didn't ☀️

Question 28

Jenna and Shane- 10/7/23 Sky Armory

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We just wanted to thank the entire band for a fabulous night as our wedding entertainment. We can’t put into words how much Shine added to our special day and the calls and texts we are still receiving from guests raving about you! Engaging, professional, so very talented, and FUN! It was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding night and we are still reminiscing. Your group is truly the best.Your biggest fans,Jenna & Shane LaurieOctober 7, 2023

Question 29

Taylor and Jake- 10/6/23 Ravenwood Country Club

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Shine was the absolute highlight of the wedding, they play all the best hits and truly knows how to keep the party going!!

Question 30

Rebecca and Kamlesh- 8/12/23- The Wintergarden

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Shine absolutely crushed it at our wedding. Oh my gosh - it was the best night of our lives and Shine was a HUGE part of it. The energy and vibes they brought were truly immaculate. We (and our guests) are still talking about it a month+ later. It felt like we were at a concert/giant dance party - exactly the feeling we were looking for!! In addition to  the incredible performance, Jonathan’s attentiveness and help leading up to the wedding was awesome. We can’t thank them enough!

Question 31

Andrew and Mary - 6/10/23- The North Farm

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Shine was absolutely incredible at our wedding in June 2023! We got more compliments from guests about them than anything else. They worked with me to play songs we and our guests would like and just completely killed it the whole night. 100% recommend!

Question 32

Jamie and Aidan- 8/19/23 Crispin Hill

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Shine absolutely crushed it at our wedding. From day one they were a pleasure to work with and did anything to make our experience as smooth as possible. They have a huge range of songs that they can play and all of them are terrific. After watching videos online we had high expectations and they exceeded every one of them. All our guests were raving about them after the reception and many said this was the best wedding band they’d ever heard. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Question 33

Peter and Patrick- 9/17/22 Ausable Club

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Amazing band, easy to work with, got rave reviews from all of our guests.

Question 34

Emily and Michael- 8/27/22 Oak Hill Country Club

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Shine was amazing!!! Great energy and had the dance floor at our wedding packed the entire night. Highly recommend!

Question 35

Daniel and Angela- 8/6/23 The German House

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For years, when Angela and I spoke about our inevitable wedding, we knew we wanted Shine to be our band. Having live music was important to us, and Shine did not disappoint. They graciously learned a first dance song for us and from their they got everyone on their feet for the whole night. Thank you to the whole band and technicians who helped make our wedding night so memorable.

Question 36

Lauren and Ken- 7/9/23 Colloca Estate Winery

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Shine was absolutely amazing! They brought so much energy and had my guests dancing all night! Everyone keeps Raving about how amazing they were. Book them now!!!

Question 37

Alicia  and Derek- 8/13/22 Crispin Hill

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Shine is absolutely incredible. If you are even considering hiring them- I am here to tell you to DO IT! You will not regret it! We ended up booking the full package with Shine: they DJed our ceremony, we booked the jazz trio for cocktail hour, and we added the horn section for the night. Our guests are still raving about how great the band was! All of our guests partied on the dance floor all night with Shine! Thank you so much Shine for helping to make our wedding unforgettable. Our wedding would not have been the same if we hadn’t had such an amazing band!

Question 38

Deanna and Ryan- 6/4/22 Oak Hill Country Club

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Shine is a group of very talented individual musicians who come together to make great band! From the jazz trio at our cocktail hour to the full band playing during the reception, everything was awesome! The dance floor was always filled with people dancing and having a great time which was something that was important to us! We have received so many compliments on Shine and would recommend them to anyone! Jonathan is great to work with during the planning phase and is always responsive. We are so happy we were able to have Shine part of our wedding day!

Question 39

Chris and Maddie- 6/24/23 Seneca Ridge

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Shine played at our wedding and was incredible!

Question 40

Corey and Taylor- 6/3/23 Canandaigua Country Club

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Shine played our wedding a few weeks ago and they were an absolute blast. They had everyone up and dancing, and I don't remember a single lag throughout the night. We have gotten so many comments from our guests about how amazing the band was. They also had a jazz trio play during our cocktail hour which was incredible. Can't recommend them enough!

Question 41

Carly and John- 10/23/21 Locust Hill

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We knew that we wanted Shine to play at our wedding and after seeing them perform at 2 other friends' weddings. They provided music from their jazz band trio at the cocktail hour and then the band including the horn section entertained during the reception. Jonathan was so easy to work with and was flexible with us when we had to postpone and reschedule our event due to the pandemic. We had emailed an itinerary to him prior to the event and they kept us sticking to it, our reception ran smoothly and we would have forgotten the cake cutting if not reminded by them! Their music is extraordinary and they play a wide range of genres. Some of our guests thought that the music was a recording, they were that good. Our dance floor was PACKED from the minute they began playing until the end of the last song, including during their breaks. A couple of members even got on the dance floor with us! Everyone has said how much fun they had and how wonderful the band was. I cannot recommend Shine enough!

Question 42

Sophie and Derek - 8/6/22 The North Farm

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Shine brought the house down! In the weeks after our wedding, our guests have consistently mentioned how much they loved Shine and their talented performers. We had a blast celebrating with them–from keyboard at the ceremony, to a jazz trio, to the full band leading a packed dance floor. Our plan going forward is to convince our friends and family to book them so we can do it all over again.

Question 43

Kyle and Renee -  11/20/21 The Lakehouse

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Shine performed at our wedding and we couldn't be happier with the music, the professionalism, and the great energy they brought to our reception venue and cocktail hour (the jazz trio was an excellent touch!) At the reception the dance floor was packed, and every single attendee commented the next day talking about how Shine was one of their favorite parts of the wedding.

Question 44

Julie and Tim - 10/8/22 Twentieth Century Club

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Shine was the best wedding decision we made! They sounded amazing, kept the energy up, and blew us away with their talent! Our guests kept remarking how talented they were. They even came out on the dance floor with us which was a blast! Book them immediately!!

Question 45

Emma and Patrick -  10/22/21 Shadow Lake

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Shine was by far the best decision we made for our wedding. They were incredibly easy to work with and were very responsive and accommodating. They absolutely ROCKED and our dance floor was packed the entire night. Our guests cannot stop raving about how it was the best live band they have ever seen! We could not recommend them enough. THANK YOU for making our night so special and fun! You guys are the best!!!

Question 46

Abby and Sam -  9/18/21 The North Farm

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Shine's stage presence, energy, and musicality was beyond compare! Live music has always played a huge role in our relationship so we invested a lot of energy into finding the perfect fit for our wedding. We knew we had to book Shine within the first minute of listening to one of their recordings and still they exceeded our high expectations. Their choice of music perfectly fit our personalities and the feeling we hoped to create for our big day. We have continued to have compliments pour in weeks later from our guests who were blown away by Shine's talents. We had an absolute blast celebrating with them and would book them again in a heartbeat!

Question 47

Emily and Steven- 9/24/22 The Lakehouse

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Shine played at our wedding and they were absolutely incredible!! They kept the crowd on the dance floor the entire time and were fantastic. Could not have picked a better band for our wedding! Highly recommend!!

Question 48

Nick and Laura -  9/25/21 Oak Hill Country Club

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If you are even thinking about a band for your wedding, you NEED to hire Shine!! They were amazing!! I can't even tell you how many people have asked me for the name of the band so far! Our first dance song was "At Last" and it took people halfway through the song to realize it wasn't a recording of Etta James singing! Best decision we made!

Question 49

Stephanie and JP -  7/31/21 Crispin Hill

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There are not enough praises for Jonathan Stevens and SHINE BAND. Jonathan was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with from the moment we met him. He was super prompt in confirming our wedding day details and fielding our questions. We decided to book their most extensive package which provided the ceremony music, a jazz trio for cocktail hour, and the reception band performance with a horn section. 10/10 that arrangement helped make our wedding day so memorable and entertaining for us and our guests. We especially appreciated that Shine was able to sing our first dance song, “At Last” by Etta James, flawlessly. Seriously, it was the highlight of my life as a bride! We did a doubletake to make sure it was a live performance and I could hear some of our guests actually GASP in amazement. That is how epic and talented the band is!! Highest praise and gratitude to the lead singers for covering every genre under the sun and keeping the excitement going all night long. Our family and friends were on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG. Our other vendors told us that it was the most packed, high-energy dance floor they had ever seen! Guests excitedly kept gushing how they enjoyed the band and entertainment. It was some of the best investment we spent in planning our wedding knowing that if you are going to have a band, you MUST do it right and book Shine immediately!

Question 50

Annalise and Patrick -  9/3/21 Crispin Hill

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! We originally hired Shine for our 9/4/20 wedding and when it got postponed due to Covid, they were flexible about rescheduling to our 9/3/21 date. We had heard amazing things about the band from our venue and listened to the music clips on their website, but were absolutely blown away by their performance at our wedding. Hiring a live band was one of the first decisions we made and I'm so glad we did. We had so many guests come up to us and ask us about the band - who are these guys? where did they come from? Can I get their card? The consensus was that this was the best wedding band folks had ever seen or heard - and they made our dance party absolutely unforgettable. We added on their horns section - which was incredible - it really added to the performance in a big way. The dance floor was high energy all night, just like we wanted! We hired their guitar player and sound crew for the ceremony as well, and they executed amazingly. I cried coming down the aisle and one of the main reasons why was the beautiful rendition of Here Comes the Sun they played. My husband and a large number of the crowd are Buffalo Bills fans and they led the "Let's Go Buffalo" cheers with Shout at the end of the evening. Jonathan was a dream to work with over two years - professional, responsive, and detail oriented. It made for a beautiful emotional day that we will never forget. Hands down, best wedding band ever - if you are debating if you should hire them, you SHOULD! You won't regret it.

Question 51

Erik and Nancy -  9/4/21 Spring Lake Winery

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Shine are an incredible band! If you're getting married, and are looking for entertainment, book them! Seriously. You, and your guests will have a great time dancing the night away! So many of our guests said it was the best wedding they have been to, and Shine was a large part of that. They bring a concert like atmosphere. They are a talented group of professionals, from the musicians, to the sound crew. They are amazing to work with, and you will have nothing to worry about for your big day. SO MUCH FUN!!

Question 52

Lindsay and Chris -  8/22/21 Aurora Inn

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Thank you, Thank you! We knew when we moved our wedding to the Finger Lakes, our first priority was to find an AMAZING band. When we discovered Shine, we just knew you would knock everyone's socks off! Also, thanks for making all the pre-work so easy on us!

Question 53

Kristen Russo, Bride -  7/3/21 Forbes Theater

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Shine played for our wedding day on 7/3/21 at 500 Pearl and they are hands down the best band around. The band manager, Jonathan, is extrememly helpful in the planning process and makes sure everything runs smoothly. The band is extremely professional and does an amazing job. We added the jazz trio for cocktail hour which everyone enjoyed. Our guests haven't stopped talking about how great the music was! I highly recommend Shine for any event.

Question 54

Kathleen Williams, Mother of Bride -  6/5/2021 Park Country Club

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My daughters wedding was June 5, 2021 at the Park Country Club in Buffalo, New York. We are sooo thrilled we chose Shine for our music! Jonathan was wonderful to work with. He answered all of our questions in a timely fashion and was very professional. The band was so accommodating with our play list and they also provided a great emcee. We had a jazz trio during the cocktail hour which was wonderful. The wedding was beautiful, but Shine made it an exciting, super fun wedding. It was the best entertainment I could have ever hoped for!

Question 55

Cait and James - 6/15/2019

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All we have to say is WOW! You guys sincerely were a huge, huge part of the best day of our lives. We'll never forget it! Shine was everything we could have hoped for out of a wedding band and then some! When we first set out to look for a wedding band, we knew exactly what we were looking for: an energetic, passionate band that played “our” music (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, etc.) The type of music that gets everybody going, regardless of age.

Upon doing some googling to figure out which Rochester bands actually played this type music, we stumbled into a short list of bands that included Shine. We soon realized (based on some videos, etc.) that Shine was *the* band we had to book, went out to see them at a public show. Within about two songs we knew we HAD to get them locked up ASAP. We met Jonathan after the show, got the date locked up - and from that point on, everything was smooth sailing.

Jonathan was extremely easy to work with throughout the planning process – he has a foolproof process in place to make sure that he has everything he needs from you, and vice versa.

As for the actual wedding performance itself, the entire band was unbelievable. We had concerns going in that the acoustics at the Strathallan would be shaky (surrounded by glass), but the band sounded absolutely fantastic. We had at least a dozen people come up to us throughout the night and rave about how good Shine was, wondering how we found them, etc.

We told Jonathan this many times leading up to the big day, but (other than the ceremony itself), this was the single thing we were most looking forward to on our wedding night. They somehow managed to completely blow our expectations of the water.

We will almost certainly be seeing more of Shine in the future and are going to check their website regularly for public shows we can attend!

Thanks again to the band!

Question 56

Jenn Masten, Mother of Bride - 9/1/2018

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We had Shine as our band at our wedding reception on 9/1/2018. I highly recommend hiring Shine. We cannot say enough about how amazing they are. From the beginning, the band manager Jonathan was so great to work with. He was very attentive and helped every step of the way throughout the planning process. Our wedding was filled wit nonstop dancing. From the moment they started playing the guests filled the dance floor. We are extremely happy with how interactive the whole band was with the guests. There is not one negative thing to say about them. We hired the horns which added a nice touch. Our guests cannot stop raving about how it’s the best music they have ever had at a wedding. We love shine!

Question 57

Dee and Bob Relph, Parents of Bride - 8/25/2018

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We just celebrated my daughters wedding on 8/25/18 and we had Shine as our band . I have been fortunate to have heard Shine numerous times and actually have used them at a function we host every year so I was very familiar with them and they were our top choice for a band at the wedding. We were thrilled when we found out that they were available! Jonathan was wonderful as far as getting back to us whenever we had questions. The preparation before the actual wedding was so easy. Jonathan worked with my daughter and son -in-law and helped them select music and did everything possible to help create sets with what they wanted to hear . Although extremely comfortable with Shine we were amazed at how awesome they were that night. Jonathan worked closely with our wedding planner to lay out the evening and the sets they would play. They were so flexible and the dance floor was packed the entire evening. Our guests can not stop raving about how fun they were and the amount of energy they brought to the evening. As musicians they are the absolute best. My husband and I would give them the highest rating possible and they made the night so memorable. We were over the top thrilled with Shine as our band.

Question 58

Samantha and Jared - 6/9/2018

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I have had “write a review for Shine” on my to-do list since my wedding day (6/9/18….I guess I’m not TOO behind; after all, it’s only been 20 days…), and the reason I start with that is I really leave reviews sparingly but I had no doubt I would be writing one for this band. As both a PR professional and a small business owner (not to mention a VERY Type A personality), I understand and appreciate the value and merit of a review, and I take them quite seriously.  That said, I cannot rave enough about Shine. My husband and I were at a wedding in Geneva, New York (close to the bride’s home town) a couple of years ago before we were even engaged, and Shine was their band. Since we are from NJ/NYC, we had never heard of them, but to say we were beyond impressed is an understatement. Although we weren’t even engaged at that point, we got their business card, saying that we would look them up when our time came.  Sure enough, they were first on our list when we started to look for vendors for our wedding day. I must also add that my mom had a local band in mind for us, but my husband really pushed for Shine (I will give him major credit, especially as this was one of his only wedding-related tasks – ha!). He himself is a musician and he assured my mom that she would not regret it if we booked them. Needless to say, we all could not have been happier that we did!  Jonathan is incredibly professional, easy to work with, accommodating and responsive. There were also no hesitations when it came to the fact that the band would have to travel a bit of a distance to perform for us and we worked around those logistics easily.  I really cannot say enough positive things about Shine’s talent. Absolute rock stars! They are so kind, fun and beyond gifted. It was really a priority for us to have guests dancing from the start of the reception to the end, and Shine did not fail in meeting those expectations. They also worked seamlessly with us to arrange for one of our groomsmen to play the keyboard during the bridal recessional because it was a song my husband wrote and it was very meaningful to us. At the end of the evening, I started a chant “one last song” because I simply did not want it to end, and Shine delivered. We were all mesmerized by how incredible they were for the entire party, and I’m still getting compliments to this day.  Pushing HARD for my sister and her fiancé to book them for their wedding next summer. Hope to see you guys again soon someday regardless!!

Question 59

Luke and Chelsey, Bride and Groom - 7/22/2017

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We had Shine perform at our wedding reception at the Harro East Ballroom in downtown Rochester and our guests have been raving about it ever since. The group brought so much fun and energy to the celebration and truly helped make it an unforgettable night for us and our guests.  Having good music at the reception was extremely important to us, and Shine brought a level of quality to the event that DJs or other bands in the area can't match. Shine's performances are authentic, soulful, funky and unique. They have an extensive repertoire, excellent taste, they're all impressive musicians and they play with passion. All three vocalists have powerful voices, the musicians are extremely talented, and they chose great songs that kept our guests on the dance floor all night long. Early on during the cocktail hour and dinner they had a light jazz trio play, which was great atmospheric music while we dined. As the night progressed they cranked up the energy and very quickly everyone in the room was on the dance floor moving, singing along and having a great time. Dancing our first dance while a live band played in the background was also an incredible, indescribable feeling. Even during that band's breaks, we saw the members of Shine out on the dance floor, dancing alongside our guests and teaching them new dance moves. Finally, from a planning perspective, the band manager was very responsive and easy to work with, and he did a great job coordinating logistics with the venue's manager.

Question 60

Chris and Courtaney, Bride and Groom - 10/7/2017

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Courtaney and I wanted to reach out and say thank you for everything over our wedding week/weekend!  You were very helpful and patient with us during the weeks leading up to our big day and made the process very easy and enjoyable.  From the church, to the trio and then the full Shine band you guys were the talk of the weekend!  Outside of Courtaney's dress and the perfect sunset, Shine was the best and most talked about part of the day.  You guys kept the energy up, sounded great and we loved when the singers came out onto the dance floor.  If you ever need a reference for any upcoming weddings please don't hesitate to reach out as we would love to sing (pun intended!) your praises anytime you need.   Thanks again, it was really a great day for us!

Question 61

Steph and Kevin, Bride and Groom - 12/3/2016

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We just wanted to send you a note to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for playing at our wedding! You and the rest of the band were AMAZING, and totally made the night! We've gotten so many compliments about how awesome Shine is! We could never thank you enough! Everything was absolutely perfect! We will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a band, and we will definitely come see you guys soon at one of your events!

Question 62

Sarah and Will, Bride and Groom - 7/9/20

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Jonathan, we wanted to thank you and the band again for making our wedding such a party! We were so pleased with everything from the ceremony music to the dance set. What made it special for us was seeing all of our friends and family dancing and having so much fun. You guys were incredible!

Question 63

Emily Grutin, Bride - 5/7/2016

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Jonathan..Just a quick note to let you know how much we loved the job you and your band did at our wedding. The energy was amazing and the band was awesome! You were so organized and made everything flow smoothly.  Good luck in the future.

Question 64

Kevin, Remedy @ Finger Lakes Casino

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Hello, I tended bar at your show last night at Remedy. I just wanted to take the time to thank you for putting on such a amazing performance. It helps us out a lot when we have a excellent group like Shine playing. Not to mention I couldn't stop dancing while I was tending bar. I really hope your group will come back to see us again. If so, I will make a point to insist that everyone I know come check you out. Your song list is excellent and your Prince blew my mind! I will be spreading the word about your group and can't wait to get my dance on, on the other side of the bar. Thanks again, well done!

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