About Us:
Down City Band is a professional live music entertainment service located in Providence, Rhode Island specializing in weddings. This eight-member band comprises of some of the area’s top singers and musicians. DownCity Band will get you and your wedding guests singing along to popular hits as well as dancing the night away. Their repertoire consists of a wide range of genres, including blues, classic rock, country, hip-hop, pop, and more. Whether you want instrumentals for your ceremony or party music for your reception, winners of the 2019 Best of Newport County, DownCity Band boasts the experience, customer service, and talent to provide accordingly.
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Down City Band is a professional live music entertainment service located in Providence, Rhode Island specializing in weddings. This eight-member band comprises of some of the area’s top singers and musicians. DownCity Band will get you and your wedding guests singing along to popular hits as well as dancing the night away. Their repertoire consists of a wide range of genres, including blues, classic rock, country, hip-hop, pop, and more. Whether you want instrumentals for your ceremony or party music for your reception, winners of the 2019 Best of Newport County, DownCity Band boasts the experience, customer service, and talent to provide accordingly.
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Upcoming Shows:
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Newport Sportsmans
12/7/2024
Private Function
12/14/2024
Private Function
12/19/2024
Pub on Park
1/17/2025
Pub on Park
2/15/2025
Hometown Tavern
2/21/2025
Newport Sportsmans (St. Patty's Day Jam) 3pm - 7pm
3/15/2025
Hometown Tavern
4/11/2025
Narragansett Café
5/10/2025
Pub on Park
5/16/2025
Private Function
6/7/2025
Private Function
6/21/2025
Narragansett Café
7/12/2025
Private Function
7/18/2025
Private Function
7/192025
Private Function
8/9/2025
Narragansett Café
9/13/2025
Private Function
9/20/2025
Hometown Tavern
9/26/2025
Pub on Park
10/11/2025
Private Function
11/15/2025
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Alexandra P. Sent on 11/21/2024
10/10 amazing!
Downcity Band was absolutely fabulous! I could not have asked for a better band for our reception. Dave was very responsive and helpful via phone and email prior to the event. And they were all so friendly when meeting them on the day of the event. I felt they were truly excited to be there. They were all so skilled and passionate.
The lights were great, the sound was great, the energy was GREAT.
Thank you Downcity Band! I cannot wait to see you perform again!
10/10 amazing!
Downcity Band was absolutely fabulous! I could not have asked for a better band for our reception. Dave was very responsive and helpful via phone and email prior to the event. And they were all so friendly when meeting them on the day of the event. I felt they were truly excited to be there. They were all so skilled and passionate.
The lights were great, the sound was great, the energy was GREAT.
Thank you Downcity Band! I cannot wait to see you perform again!
Elizabeth D. Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Amazing Band!
Down City Band was amazing. We hired them for our wedding after seeing them at a couple local spots. They are so fun, the entire wedding group was dancing - from my friends all the way up to my 90 year old grandfather. The music was perfect, they played songs that everyone knew no matter the age. I could not have imagined a more fun band, we received compliments on them for days after the event.
Dave was super great when communicating. He was able to offer suggestions and was super timely in responses. They were able to play all of the songs we wanted, and he made sure the evening ran smoothly. Would HIGHLY recommend them for your next wedding!
Lesley H. Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Amazing Band For Our Wedding!
Down City Band was fantastic at our wedding! They were so much fun for everyone, young and old alike. We received many compliments on their energy, song selections and overall performance. They got the whole party up dancing together. They really showed all our guests such a a great time. We would highly recommend them at any party. David was so great to work with through the entire planning process as well.
Thank you Down CIty for making our wedding reception a party no one will soon forget!
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Amazing Band For Our Wedding!
Down City Band was fantastic at our wedding! They were so much fun for everyone, young and old alike. We received many compliments on their energy, song selections and overall performance. They got the whole party up dancing together. They really showed all our guests such a a great time. We would highly recommend them at any party. David was so great to work with through the entire planning process as well.
Thank you Down CIty for making our wedding reception a party no one will soon forget!
Lucie Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Amazing band!
David and his band mates gave such an amazing performance at our wedding this September. They were helpful, and no stress, and they sounded amazing :). Everyone danced, and we received so much positive feedback from our guests. Could not recommend DownCity more!!
Beth W.Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Couldn't Suggest DownCity Band More!
I couldn't suggest DownCity Band more for your wedding or event!! While looking for wedding bands we went to see them play at a bar in RI and from the first song (Respect - Aretha Franklin) we were sold! Such great musicians/singers and so much fun energy! Dave was super helpful and great to work with while planning and every guest at our wedding had nothing but compliments. They had everyone on the dance floor from start to finish and were truly the highlight of our rainy beach wedding! We want to have another event just to have DownCity play again! You will not regret hiring this band!
Meghan H. Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Not only a great band, a true event partner!!
Dave and the whole band are amazing from the first email intro, to the last dance. They worked with me on a set list, learned a song that was very special to my fiance, and when my caterer totally messed up the timing of everything, they were there with me in the moment finding a solution. The band played songs everyone loved, and all of my guests are still raving about how wonderful they were! I cannot recommend Down City Band enough!! As
I said, they were true partners with me at my wedding, and I am and will be, forever grateful to them for making my wedding so magical!!
Eva C.Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
The best!
DownCity Band was AMAZING to work with. They were so great with communication leading up to the wedding which really put me at ease. And then at the wedding they were INCREDIBLE! Our guests have nonstop been talking about the music and how good they were. The dance floor was packed the entire night, I couldn’t be happier that I worked with them!
Mercedes W. Sent on 07/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
DownCity Band
DownCity Band is an amazing band to hire for your wedding! They have an affordable package for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They also will learn any amount of specific songs that you’re interested in for first dances! Dave was a great communicator and awesome to work with. We highly suggest DownCity band! They will keep your guests dancing all night with their variety of music.
Samantha G. Sent on 06/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Best band ever
Thank you so much to Down City Band for making our wedding the best night of our lives! They played the best music, kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night, and were so fun! We got so many compliments throughout the night about the band and honestly couldn’t have imagined anything better. Dave was also amazing to work with throughout the planning process. Fantastic communication and made everyone so easy for us!
Betsy K.Sent on 10/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Amazing Band!!
My wife and I hired DownCity Band simply because they were one of two bands on our venue’s “Approved Vendors” list. We looked them up on WeddingWire and saw their good reviews, but were admittedly a little nervous about them since we hadn’t heard them play before. All of that concern went out the window (or rather, tent flap) as soon as they played our entrance song, Dancing Queen by ABBA. They were fantastic!! People were coming up to us all night saying how great the band was. The dance floor was packed all night long as they played one great song after another. They’re energy was electric, and they really made for a fun, memorable evening for everyone there. We can’t recommend them highly enough. And they’re so affordable!!! Worth absolutely every penny.
Elizabeth J. Married on 12/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Look no further!
My friends and family suggested DownCity for our wedding band and boy, am I happy they did!
The months prior to the wedding Dave was amazing to work with and answered any questions I had! At the wedding,
DownCity showed out in every way! They prioritized playing songs we chose as “must plays” and kept the party going!
If they didn’t know a song, they were able to play the recording easily. Their ability to interact with the guests is top notch;
they even came and danced with us! I can’t say enough good things about DownCity and highly recommend them for your wedding or event!!
Eloise H. Sent on 10/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
The best decision we made at our wedding
I looked around halfway through the night, and every single person at our wedding of about 130 people was on the dance floor. Downcity Band was incredible, from their energy, vocals to their instrumentals.
They were so great to work with leading up to the wedding and also did an incredible job on our instrumental ceremony music. I cannot recommend them enough. Book them before they become the best wedding band in all of New England because it's going to happen. Thank you Downcity band for such an incredible night.
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
The best decision we made at our wedding
I looked around halfway through the night, and every single person at our wedding of about 130 people was on the dance floor. Downcity Band was incredible, from their energy, vocals to their instrumentals.
They were so great to work with leading up to the wedding and also did an incredible job on our instrumental ceremony music. I cannot recommend them enough. Book them before they become the best wedding band in all of New England because it's going to happen. Thank you Downcity band for such an incredible night.
Lauren G. Sent on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Best Wedding Band Ever!!!
Down City Band was the best wedding band!! We had such a positive and fun experience working with Dave and the band and couldn’t have asked for anything better. The band has such quality musicians, amazing talent, and such an extraordinary repertoire of talent that makes all the songs sound amazing!! We had so much fun dancing and signing along and so did all of our guests! We highly recommend Down City Band! Dave was so easy to work with, responsive, and we couldn’t have had a better experience. We love Down City Band, and still continue to go see them perform, even after our wedding!!
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Best Wedding Band Ever!!!
Down City Band was the best wedding band!! We had such a positive and fun experience working with Dave and the band and couldn’t have asked for anything better. The band has such quality musicians, amazing talent, and such an extraordinary repertoire of talent that makes all the songs sound amazing!! We had so much fun dancing and signing along and so did all of our guests! We highly recommend Down City Band! Dave was so easy to work with, responsive, and we couldn’t have had a better experience. We love Down City Band, and still continue to go see them perform, even after our wedding!!
Kelsey W. Married on 10/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Amazing Band!!!
DownCity was the perfect band for our wedding. They were very accommodating to all of our needs and
had everyone dancing from the moment they started to the end of the night.
I'd highly recommend them and their amazing, versatile group of musicians and singers.
Nate B. Married on 09/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Great vibe, great band!
Band was great. For a wedding you need people who have some life and charisma, which they have. They are flexible and do a good job playing off the crowd.
Mixed in a good balance of classics along with more modern music. Would recommend them to anyone.
Gina M. Married on 08/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Highly recommend
I highly recommend DownCity Band. They were so great to work with and made sure they sang our "must have" songs. If it was a song that they normally do not play, they took time to practice and perfect it. The entire band had such a positive energy and really puts on a show and interacts with the crowd. My guests kept telling me how much they loved the band.
DownCity Band Is Family friendly and just overall good hearted people that truly love what they do. I will most definitely work with them again!
Meghan P. Married on 07/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Best Wedding Band Ever!
Down City Band was absolutely perfect. Communication was easy and David was super responsive and helpful with any questions leading up to the day. Day of they showed up early to be sure everything was perfect. The dance floor was full ALL NIGHT.
People are still raving about how wonderful Down City Band was. I couldn't have imagined the day being so perfect without them!
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Best Wedding Band Ever!
Down City Band was absolutely perfect. Communication was easy and David was super responsive and helpful with any questions leading up to the day. Day of they showed up early to be sure everything was perfect. The dance floor was full ALL NIGHT.
People are still raving about how wonderful Down City Band was. I couldn't have imagined the day being so perfect without them!
Holly N. Married on 07/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Best band ever!
Dave and the band were the best! Dave was so helpful leading up to the event and they were a HUGE hit at the wedding! We are almost two months out since the wedding and
I am still hearing from guests about how much they loved Down City Band! Would definitely recommend them for all future weddings! :)
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Best band ever!
Dave and the band were the best! Dave was so helpful leading up to the event and they were a HUGE hit at the wedding! We are almost two months out since the wedding and
I am still hearing from guests about how much they loved Down City Band! Would definitely recommend them for all future weddings! :)
Frances E. Married on 07/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Amazing experience with DownCity Band!
What a great band! We had planned our wedding back in 2020 before the pandemic put a halt on our plans, and needed to push off our party until summer of 2021. That said, David was incredibly responsive, supportive, and flexible in helping us to pivot. Even up to a couple of weeks prior to our event, we were sending requests for the ceremony music and they were incredibly accommodating.
The reception was stellar and hands down to the singers for charging up the energy! We had an incredible time dancing the night away, and months later I am still receiving compliments on the band from family and friends. You can't go wrong with this great group of musicians, and there's nothing quite like the experience of live music!
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Amazing experience with DownCity Band!
What a great band! We had planned our wedding back in 2020 before the pandemic put a halt on our plans, and needed to push off our party until summer of 2021. That said, David was incredibly responsive, supportive, and flexible in helping us to pivot. Even up to a couple of weeks prior to our event, we were sending requests for the ceremony music and they were incredibly accommodating.
The reception was stellar and hands down to the singers for charging up the energy! We had an incredible time dancing the night away, and months later I am still receiving compliments on the band from family and friends. You can't go wrong with this great group of musicians, and there's nothing quite like the experience of live music!
Matt C. Married on 06/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Downcity is the best wedding band in america
From the moment we heard DownCity we knew they were the only band wanted at our wedding. If you've seen them play or perused their website, you know that few bands can hold a compete. We contacted Dave deep in the uncertainty of 2020 and more than once had to put the conversation on hold while we waited to see how June 2021 would shake out. Dave and the band were always cautiously optimistic and extremely professional, keeping themselves and us up to date on the latest state regulations as they changed almost daily. In the end, the stars aligned and we got the non-stop dance party wedding we'd always dreamed of with DownCity keeping the dance floor full all night. They were able to accomodate all our weird requests (like a motown/soul/disco/funk only setlist, though I'm sure they do a mean rendition of Don't Stop Believing) and answer all our neurotic questions (including a very last minute ceremony music change, which included learning two new songs) to ultimately helping us figure out what would make the day feel special to us. Dave is a true pro and from the first time we spoke on the phone I knew we DownCity was going to make the reception special. We would recommend them to anyone for any event. DownCity was everything we wanted and more for our wedding and they were a dream to work with.
5 out of 5 rating 5.0
Downcity is the best wedding band in america
From the moment we heard DownCity we knew they were the only band wanted at our wedding. If you've seen them play or perused their website, you know that few bands can hold a compete. We contacted Dave deep in the uncertainty of 2020 and more than once had to put the conversation on hold while we waited to see how June 2021 would shake out. Dave and the band were always cautiously optimistic and extremely professional, keeping themselves and us up to date on the latest state regulations as they changed almost daily. In the end, the stars aligned and we got the non-stop dance party wedding we'd always dreamed of with DownCity keeping the dance floor full all night. They were able to accomodate all our weird requests (like a motown/soul/disco/funk only setlist, though I'm sure they do a mean rendition of Don't Stop Believing) and answer all our neurotic questions (including a very last minute ceremony music change, which included learning two new songs) to ultimately helping us figure out what would make the day feel special to us. Dave is a true pro and from the first time we spoke on the phone I knew we DownCity was going to make the reception special. We would recommend them to anyone for any event. DownCity was everything we wanted and more for our wedding and they were a dream to work with.
Evan M. Married on 06/05/2021
Incredible
We fell in love with Down City Band after seeing them perform in Newport! They were so helpful and responsive leading up to the wedding (especially in a pandemic world). They were willing to try new things and they knocked it out of the park with the songs we asked them to learn for our special dances. They kept the energy up the whole wedding and guests are still talking about how great they were! I would highly recommend them to any other couple, especially for a dancing crowd.
Incredible
We fell in love with Down City Band after seeing them perform in Newport! They were so helpful and responsive leading up to the wedding (especially in a pandemic world). They were willing to try new things and they knocked it out of the park with the songs we asked them to learn for our special dances. They kept the energy up the whole wedding and guests are still talking about how great they were! I would highly recommend them to any other couple, especially for a dancing crowd.
Jessica K. · married on 10/10/2020
Best Decision I Made!
Hiring the Down City Band was the best decision that I made for my wedding. They have an extensive song list and
learned three songs for me that were not previously on it. They covered the ceremony music, cocktail music and dance
music all with great talent and excellent professionalism. Despite the Covid atmosphere, everyone had an amazing time
and loved the band. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to up their wedding game!
Jennifer P. Married on 09/12/2020
Phenomenal Wedding Band
I cannot say enough good things about this band. They were absolutely amazing and so beyond our expectations for how great a wedding band could be!! If the band was playing, the dance floor was packed and they did a great job at making sure they had all the details and name pronunciations correct. They learned every song we asked them to perfectly and were the easiest to work with - very professional and kind. The band and the food were the 2 most important things to us and we couldn’t be happier that we went with Down City Band! Lastly, the value of this band is pretty phenomenal given competition in the area is often double and they played for ceremony, cocktail and reception-HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! If you guys read this review, thank you SO much :)
Pat B. Married on 06/05/2020
Have a Party with DownCity
If you want to create a party, DownCity Band delivers. They have it all: horns, strings, drums, vocals, choreography, enthusiasm... In terms of preparation, it was very easy to work with DownCity so no need to stress. Their professionalism was outstanding, as was the hoppin' dance floor their music helped to create.
Andrew Bogus · married on 10/05/2019
Amazing band above and beyond our expectations!
Down City Band were absolutely amazing at our wedding on 10/5/19! Dave was so easy to work with and really helped create our vision and the band was flexible and accommodating with our requests. Jessica even jumped right in and straightened out my dress and veil before I went down the aisle! They kept the energy up all night and I still have people asking where we found such an incredible band. Thanks so much to Jessica, Maceo, Dave and the rest of the band for their outstanding hard work and enthusiasm. You made our day so very special.
Elissa · married on 09/20/2019
5.0 Talented, professional, FUN!
DownCity Band was an absolute blast at our wedding! They were so accommodating and TALENTED, we have received numerous compliments from our wedding guests, and we had the best time on the dance floor. If you are looking for a talented group that will get the party started and keep it going through the night, this is your group! We can’t wait to see them again!!!
Sent on 10/03/2019
5.0 Talented, professional, FUN!
DownCity Band was an absolute blast at our wedding! They were so accommodating and TALENTED, we have received numerous compliments from our wedding guests, and we had the best time on the dance floor. If you are looking for a talented group that will get the party started and keep it going through the night, this is your group! We can’t wait to see them again!!!
Sent on 10/03/2019
Annie-Laurie Hogan · married on 09/07/2019
5.0 Fun, energetic band!
Terrific band for a wedding. My guests had a great time dancing. The band manager is very responsive and the band is willing to learn new songs as requested. I would definitely recommend Down City!
Sent on 10/19/2019
5.0 Fun, energetic band!
Terrific band for a wedding. My guests had a great time dancing. The band manager is very responsive and the band is willing to learn new songs as requested. I would definitely recommend Down City!
Sent on 10/19/2019
Ethan · married on 08/09/2019
5.0 High Energy and Fun Wedding Band!
We were so glad to have chosen DownCity Band for our wedding. They kept our entire guest list dancing the entire time and played a great mix of new/old/and top 40 songs that everyone would be happy with!
Sent on 09/06/2019DOWNCITY BAND'S REPLY:
Thank you so much, it was a wonderful ceremony, cocktail and reception! We truly appreciate you both for having us take part of it all.
5.0 High Energy and Fun Wedding Band!
We were so glad to have chosen DownCity Band for our wedding. They kept our entire guest list dancing the entire time and played a great mix of new/old/and top 40 songs that everyone would be happy with!
Sent on 09/06/2019DOWNCITY BAND'S REPLY:
Thank you so much, it was a wonderful ceremony, cocktail and reception! We truly appreciate you both for having us take part of it all.
Aly Puzzo · married on 06/15/2019
5.0 Professional, talented and an absolute blast!
Our guests raved about Down City Band!! Each member was fun, talented and professional. Our dance floor was packed the entire night. Dave was incredibly easy to communicate with throughout the planning process and they were all so accommodating on our big day. Their song list was extensive and they even asked if there were additional songs we would like them to learn for us. I could not say more positive things about this band. BOOK THEM!!!
Sent on 06/19/2019
DOWN CITY BAND'S REPLY:
Thank you Aly and Congratulations again to you and Steve!
We had such a great time with you and your guests, thank you for having us.
Dave
5.0 Professional, talented and an absolute blast!
Our guests raved about Down City Band!! Each member was fun, talented and professional. Our dance floor was packed the entire night. Dave was incredibly easy to communicate with throughout the planning process and they were all so accommodating on our big day. Their song list was extensive and they even asked if there were additional songs we would like them to learn for us. I could not say more positive things about this band. BOOK THEM!!!
Sent on 06/19/2019
DOWN CITY BAND'S REPLY:
Thank you Aly and Congratulations again to you and Steve!
We had such a great time with you and your guests, thank you for having us.
Dave
Kate Farrell · married on 06/14/2019
5.0 Hire this band!
DownCity band was so much fun!! They really got everyone up and having fun at our wedding. Good mix of old and current songs but all great for dancing. Dave was also great to work with - super responsive and happy to help with whatever requests we had. Definitely recommend hiring them!
Sent on 06/25/2019
DOWNCITY BAND'S REPLY:
Thank you so much Kate!
You were an absolute pleasure to work with, the cocktail and reception were spectacular.
Congratulations again!
Dave
5.0 Hire this band!
DownCity band was so much fun!! They really got everyone up and having fun at our wedding. Good mix of old and current songs but all great for dancing. Dave was also great to work with - super responsive and happy to help with whatever requests we had. Definitely recommend hiring them!
Sent on 06/25/2019
DOWNCITY BAND'S REPLY:
Thank you so much Kate!
You were an absolute pleasure to work with, the cocktail and reception were spectacular.
Congratulations again!
Dave
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