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Audio Clips  (Click on song title to listen)

Please Don't Stop The Music

Crazy In Love

No One

Let's Groove

Con Te Partiro

If I Ain't Got You

Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel

Play That Funky Music

Is This Love

Call Me Al

At Last

Don't Cha

Get The Party Started

Bubbly

Buttercup

Don't Know Why

From This Moment

Europa

 I'll Be There

Dance To The Music

          
                            Pictures from Appleford Estate, Aronimink Golf Club, Wyndom Hotel.
FAQ and Testimonials...
What types of music do you perform?

We have a very extensive SONG LIST, ranging from the swing era, 50's and 60's, Motown, Rock 'n' Roll, R&B, to contemporary and current top 40. We also perform a wide variety of jazz standards and special occasion music for all types of events.

Everyone's reception/event is different, and so are the musical tastes of the guests. We do not restrict ourselves to the same set play list night after night. We choose all our selections on stage, depending upon what the guests respond to best. We mix ballads, medium tempo and up tempo songs at the appropriate moments to ensure dancing from the start to finish.

How long does the performance run?
The Ken Battista Band usually contracts for 180 minutes playing time during a four-hour period. Normally, the band will play three long sets, with two breaks dividing the sets. The actual length of the sets will often depend upon the caterer's serving schedule. For example, the first break is usually taken during the main course, and the second break is usually taken during dessert. However, our sets and breaks can be adjusted according to your needs.

Is there music during the breaks?

Yes! We always provide cd music during the breaks.

Will you help with the introductions?
Yes, again! We will MC as much, or as little, of your reception as you like. Most couples like us to begin the reception with a couple of low-key jazz standards, while inviting people to be seated. Meanwhile, either the band leader or the Maitre de will line up the family and bridal party for their arrival, and then make the appropriate announcements. We will perform the first dance, and then invite the appropriate person up to the microphone to offer the blessing, if applicable, and toasts. We will then officially open the dance floor . We can also MC traditional festivities, if requested, such as the cake cutting, and the bouquet/garter toss.

A few other helpful hints or suggestions for your event
To create the right atmosphere, be sure to talk to the host/hostess about dimming the room lights after the dinner service has been completed. This helps to set the mood for dancing.

The tone of the party is most often set by the bride and groom. If you are dancing and having fun, your guests will follow along and have fun too. While it's appropriate to spend some time greeting your guests to thank them for attending, don't forget to get out there and party! Our most successful receptions are those where the bride and groom lead the way!

Older guests are often very sensitive to sound, even at low volumes. Although volume is never an issue, please consider the preferences of your guests. When creating your seating plan for the reception, be sure to seat older guests away from the band.

If your reception requires that the band set up early, we must know that prior to your booking. Like all of your wedding vendors, we're professionals, but we still need to be prepared, so avoid last minute surprises.

Finally, once you've finished your planning, relax and enjoy your wedding day! With the Ken Battista Band, you can be assured that your entertainment will be the best it can be!

Testimonials...
Ken,
Thank you so much for the fabulous job you did at our wedding. Everyone is saying how great you guys are and how it was the best wedding they've ever been to. Your band really made the reception amazing. Good luck with all you do!
 
Thank you,
Jenna and Adam Olds (May 31, 2008 Wyndom Hotel, NJ)

"The Ken Battista Band kept the the whole crowd dancing!" The 2008 Spring/Summer issue of "Brides Philadelphia" Magazine (the Heilman/Verlenden wedding at Appleford Estate in Villanova, picture above left).
 
Hi Ken!
I just wanted to thank you and your band for a wonderful performance on Saturday.  Our guests enjoyed you guys tremendously!  And "Crazy Love" was great, thank you (May 10, 2008 River Club in Manayunk, PA)!
 
Best Regards,
Morgan & Chris Murray

Hi Ken,

 I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to email you yesterday and thank you for the amazing job you all did on Saturday!  I have already given your contact info to five of our employees who are interested in booking you guys.  We will definitely like to have you back again next year.  If you can pencil us in for say the second Saturday in December that would be great!!
 
All the best to you for a happy and healthy new year!
 
Beth Cichonski
Executive Assistant to John Mangano
Group President  Toll Brothers, Inc.

KBB was great and you were correct at what they can produce as far as sound goes.  I was really impressed at their voices and how most of their songs sounded just like the originals. 

Michael MacDonald manager of Aronimink Golf Club

Nick and I just received our wedding video, our videographer took down your name and # for a reference for weddings.  They said you guys were excellent!, and they see tons of bands every weekend at weddings. He said, "Better than 7 piece bands worth six grand."  They couldn't believe the music that came out of the four of you! We really loved you guys!!

On our video, they captured your whole song by
Andrea Bocelli, "Con Ti Partiro". I don't know if I had a chance previously to tell you this, but it is absolutely beautiful, and people have told me that your performance of this song left them speechless.  I am glad it is on our video, it really means a lot to me.

Again, thanks for making my wedding reception so special!

Lisa Heller (& Nick)

Hi Ken,
Thanks again for playing at our wedding two weeks ago !! We all had a blast !! you guy's played great, especially "Con Ti Partiro". It sounded great !! We were all surprised...Sounded like you had been singing it for years !! Thanks again for a great time that we will remember for the rest of our lives..
Robert and Graciela Drolet

Ken,
Just a quick note to tell you how GREAT  your band was at our wedding on Fri. night. I would like to thank you personally. So many people complimented me on how great you and the band sounded. Thanks again, Ron Mukalian.