Live wedding music for New Hampshire’s lakes, mountains, and countryside
East Coast Soul is a Boston-based wedding band that regularly performs throughout New Hampshire. Couples choose us for our polished musicianship, thoughtful planning process, and ability to create energetic, inclusive dance floors without feeling overproduced. We’re deeply familiar with New Hampshire venues and timelines.
Based in Boston and frequently performing across New Hampshire
East Coast Soul brings a refined, high-energy live music experience to weddings throughout the state. From lakeside celebrations to mountain venues and countryside estates, our couples value our professionalism, flexibility, and musical depth.
Why Couples in New Hampshire Choose East Coast Soul
Couples planning New Hampshire weddings want a band they don’t have to worry about. Our experience across the state allows us to anticipate logistics, work closely with planners and venues, and focus on what matters most: great music and a great experience for your guests.
- Extensive experience throughout New Hampshire
- Familiarity with lakeside, mountain, and countryside venues
- Consistent professional lineup (no rotating pickup musicians)
- Music that connects guests across generations
- Calm, organized planning process
New Hampshire Weddings & Venues We’ve Performed
We’ve performed at a wide range of New Hampshire wedding venues, from lakeside resorts and mountain lodges to historic inns and private estates. Each venue brings its own layout and logistical needs, and our experience allows us to adapt seamlessly while delivering an energetic, polished performance.
- Lakeside and waterfront venues
- Mountain resorts and lodges
- Historic inns and countryside estates
- Outdoor and tented weddings
Band Sizes & Music Options
We offer flexible band sizes to match your venue, guest count, and overall vision. Whether you’re planning an intimate New Hampshire wedding or a larger destination celebration, we’ll help you choose the right ensemble and musical flow.
- 6-piece, 7-piece, 8-piece, and larger ensembles
- Soul, funk, classic rock, pop, and modern favorites
- Ceremony and cocktail hour musicians available
- Seamless transitions from dinner to dancing
Traveling from Boston — Seamless & Transparent
East Coast Soul is proudly based in Boston and travels to New Hampshire frequently for weddings. Our travel fees are straightforward and discussed early in the planning process, allowing couples to plan confidently and without surprises.
Testimonials from New Hampshire Weddings
"East Coast Soul was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! The Soulsville Ensemble performed and they were simply incredible. I'm a professional musician who has played countless weddings myself, so having a top tier band was essential. Soulsville of ECS surpassed all expectations and were of the highest quality in terms of performance, musicianship, professionalism and personality. Every guest has not stopped talking about how unreal they were. In addition, they allowed me and my band to perform a short set, as well as a short performance with me and my bride! Their sound team made this so easy and flawless. From the first phone call to the last note they played, this group was total perfection and I'd hire them 100000000x more times. Don't think twice, they are what you want!!!"
Alex (Groom)
Portsmouth, NH
October 11, 2025
"East Coast Soul is the absolute best, I can not recommend enough!! I had countless guests coming up to me throughout the night asking me where we found this group, saying this is the best wedding band they've ever heard. This is such a talented group of individuals, and you can tell they love what they do—you can feel their heart and soul in every song. I greatly appreciate that they were willing to learn a few songs specific for our wedding to help me surprise my groom, that was really special. Look no further, go with ECS."
Sarah (Bride)
Thornton, NH
September 12, 2025
"10/5 stars! The Stax ensemble made our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and especially reception absolutely out of this world. Art and Sean made the planning/prep enjoyable and fun, and we have received endless compliments on just how FUN the band was! They were accommodating about our different musical requests and kept the dance floor packed the entire night. Hire them!!!!!"
Katelyn (Bride)
Whitefield, NH
September 24, 2022
"You cannot go wrong with ECS!! Our wedding venue recommended them to us because we knew we wanted a live band that does more than just your standard wedding hits. From the start they were responsive, organized, and easy to deal with. The Stax band far exceeded our expectations! Not only were they great musicians and singers, but they were amazing entertainers, which is not typical of other wedding bands I've seen. Their performance was truly electric, with choreographed dances and musical solos that brought the house down. I think every one of my guests came up to me to say they were the best band they'd ever seen. Book them!"
Katie (Bride)
New London, NH
August 28, 2022
"Wow. East Coast Soul truly made our wedding special. We had SO MUCH fun with them! We had the eight-piece band, King, at our event, and they truly made the event a spectacular one. This is a group of uber-talented musicians that come together into an incredible ensemble. We heard all night, and after the event, about how talented and high-energy the band was. People truly can't stop talking about it! We haven't been to many weddings where people stay on the dance floor the entire time, and our guests truly did! We asked the band to learn a few songs which they performed flawlessly... they even had us come up on stage to sing with us at the end, a moment we truly will never forget. If you have the chance, HIRE East Coast Soul. You won't stop talking about them for years!!"
Suzy (Bride)
Jefferson, NH
September 25, 2021
"We absolutely loved our band. They were easy and professional to work with in the lead up phase. Their professional approach allowed us to answer all of the questions in the lead-up to the event. The performance was A+. The dance floor was packed for the entire whole evening and we got lots of positive feedback from all of our family and friends. Exactly what we wanted. We would hire them again in a heartbeat."
Pauline (Bride)
Sugar Hill, NH
August 15, 2021
"East Coast Soul - Stax was absolutely amazing! We hired them for our wedding and they put on the most unbelievable performance--you almost felt like you were at a concert. The music choices were fantastic, the dancing by Astha, Giang and Daniel were incredible and the musicians were just remarkable. When most people talk about our wedding it is about the band--"best band they had ever seen." No one wanted to stop dancing at the end of the night! Art, was so easy to work with and extremely responsive to all of our emails. He understood what type of music we were looking for and the type of atmosphere and he nailed it! Please hire this band for your wedding, or any party requiring a band ASAP you will not be disappointed! Thank you so much ECS - Stax for such an amazing night of dancing and fun!"
Lauren (Bride)
Jackson, NH
May 29, 2021
"I cannot recommend East Coast Soul enough. From the initial conversation with Art and Sean to the final event (just a few weeks ago), if you live in the New England area and you're not working with East Coast Soul, you're doing it wrong! The band was absolutely the highlight of our wedding. Not a single person was sitting during the dancing portion of the evening and we're still getting daily compliments on their incredible music!! Astha BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN! I want to relive her singing over and over again. Besides the incredible music day-of, Art was such a pleasure to work with pre-wedding day. We went through date changes, venue changes, dancing, no dancing and Art was with us every step of the planning process. He was extremely thoughtful and organized in his responses and we so appreciate his help and support throughout this planning process! I hope to be at another event with East Coast Soul soon!!"
Elena (Bride)
Bedford, NH
September 28, 2020
"East Coast Soul (the Stax ensemble) was the LIFE OF THE PARTY for our wedding!!! Their enthusiasm and talent were bar none. They made the entire process seamless and easy for booking and leading up to the wedding. I cannot thank them enough for making our wedding so incredibly fun and memorable. Truly one of the best investments for our wedding. Our family and friends had such an incredible time dancing and it was a night none of us will ever forget. Thank you so much for being part of our big day. "
Mariah (Bride)
Rye, NH
July 13, 2019
"I can't even begin to tell the internet how incredible this band was!! We had the Stax ensemble and they. SERIOUSLY. BROUGHT. IT. Everyone at the wedding kept talking about how beautiful the venue & decor was...until the band started playing. Then the band was all anyone could mention!!! For much of the night, I couldn't tell if we were at our wedding or a concert of the best, most danceable songs!! All the band members brought so much energy to the music - EVERYONE was on the dance floor, either fan-girling out to the musicians and singers, or breaking it DOWN with their bad selves!!! As far as communication is concerned, they are top notch. I'm a pretty detail-oriented person, and I was highly impressed with their communication throughout the wedding planning process and questions for what we wanted for sound. These guys are responsive, helpful, creative, and SO SO much fun. I HIGHLY recommend you book them...before someone else does!!!"
Lauren (Bride)
Dover, NH
November 10, 2018
"Stop looking for any other wedding band and hire East Coast Soul! They are truly an amazing band. I had read all the awesome reviews prior to booking them but nothing could have prepared me for the level of energy they brought to the dance floor. At least 20 of my guests told me that this was the best wedding band that they had ever seen and multiple people asked me their name for future bookings. They had all my guests dancing the night away and their dance skills and vocals make you feel like you are at a concert. People were going nuts for them! In addition, they are consummate professionals and always readily available via email to answer questions quickly. They are so talented and provided AV services and music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and wedding reception seamlessly transitioning from classical to jazz to Motown to top 40 hits. They are the best! "
Kinza (Bride)
Bretton Woods, NH
October 14, 2017
"We had East Coast Soul perform at our wedding this past week. My husband, I, and all of our guests cannot say enough great things about the band. The experience was great starting with our initial conversations with Art and Sean from the band. Planning was so easy and stress-free even when planning from across the country. They were responsive to emails and calls throughout the entire planning process. They made sure to understand exactly the type of experience we wanted for the wedding. The day of the wedding started with an acoustic duo during cocktail hour. We already started getting rave reviews from our guests about how great their performance was. We were BLOWN AWAY by the reception performance. From the very first song our dance floor was packed. I have never been to a wedding where there was no one in their seats. Every age from 10 to 90 loved the music. The band kept us having fun and dancing throughout the entire night. I am still getting contacted from guests to find out the name of the band and to share their compliments. I would not hesitate to book East Coast Soul for a wedding reception. They are truly the whole package. I only hope that I can see them again at a friend/family's wedding in the future!"
Stephanie (Bride)
Derry
December 30, 2016
"Working with this band was incredible. From our initial engagement all the way to the event itself, the band and it's members were extremely accommodating. Our wedding was fairly unconventional, and the band rolled right along with all of our odd requests. Not only did they learn a Vulfpeck tune for us, but the rest of their set was incredible and much of it was not the standard wedding band tunes you'd expect. They had us dancing all night, and their sound was full and fun!"
Jon (Groom)
Jackson, NH
October 6, 2016
"East Coast Soul was AMAZING! We were told that they were "the best wedding band ever" by several guests & we have to agree. Not only were they incredibly organized in the weeks leading up to the event, but they were flawless on the big day. We had acoustic guitar for our ceremony music and the guitarist not only accommodated my very specific requests, but also executed them beautifully. The sound, provided by the band, was also perfect throughout the entire ceremony. Introductions & speeches went off without a hitch & the whole event had a great flow. After dinner the band started their full set & they blew everyone away! The music selection was fantastic & they had everyone out dancing - their energy was contagious! These guys are not only seriously talented musicians, but also great performers. We had the BEST time at our wedding & a big part of that was East Coast Soul! "
Sarah (Bride)
Rye, NH
July 24, 2016
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Experience a classic New England mountain wedding at The Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH. For Haley and Drew’s September celebration, East Coast Soul’s King Ensemble provided live music from solo violin on the Jewell Terrace to a packed Grand Ballroom dance floor, all framed by sweeping White Mountains views.
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Omni Mount Washington Resort
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