The Perfect Live Band

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Not every event needs a big band. Not every cocktail hour calls for jazz. Parkside Drive has a flexible lineup of live music options designed to fit every event, no matter how big, no matter how small.

PLatinum Live Band

Our premiere live band, the Platinum live band is an 8-piece powerhouse has the most ‘wow factor’ for big dance parties.  This party band performs a mix of modern hits and dance floor classics from the 60’s onward.  This incredible live act has been featured at hundreds of weddings and corporate events, across Ontario, Quebec, and New York State.  The Platinum Live band delivers on dance floors, night after night.  

Instrumentation includes:

  • Lead Female Vocal
  • Lead Male Vocal
  • Tenor Saxophone
  • Trumpet
  • Guitar
  • Keyboard
  • Bass Guitar
  • Drums

 

~ WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ~

 

Best band ever

Parkside drive is the ultimate band and provided us with an amazing wedding experience. We had a large wedding (around 300 people) in Muskoka in August 2018, and booked Parkside Drive about a year in advance. Our experience working with them leading up to the wedding was phenomenal. They arranged for us to see them live before we booked with them. We knew there would be a travel cost for having the band come up to Muskoka, but found it very reasonable compared to other quotes we received. On the day of our wedding, Parkside drive provided music for our outdoor ceremony, outdoor cocktail hour, and indoor reception. The variety in their song repertoire was incredible, ranging from instrumental covers of classics for our ceremony (Over the rainbow, Here comes the sun etc.) to country sing-a-long to top 40 to rock. They had the dance floor going non-stop until the very end. The lighting and AV they provided was flawless. Many of our guests raved about how Parkside Drive was the best band they had ever seen at a wedding, and didn’t want to leave the dance floor at the end of the night. When they took breaks (of which there were not many), the DJ took over seamlessly. We really valued being able to pick songs from the repertoire before hand. The band made sure to hit all of our favourites and more – they read the crowd really well. We loved having Parkside Drive play at our wedding and highly recommend!!

Victoria ·

 

Dance Band

Our most flexible party band option.  Our 5-piece Dance band delivers on the dance floor night after night.  The dance band performs Top 40 hits and a mix of classic gems from every decade.  The dance band has performed all across the globe from Punta Cana to Toronto, New York, to Muskoka

Instrumentation includes: 

  • Lead Female Vocal
  • Guitar
  • Keyboard
  • Bass Guitar
  • Drums

 

~ What people are saying ~

 

Absolutely incredible!

Without a doubt, an absolute highlight was having Parkside Drive play at our wedding. Guests could not stop raving about how amazing they were – we’re still getting compliments!! The dance floor was going all night long- it was fantastic. They were absolutely incredible to work with- very professional, on time- working with us every step of the way. We could not recommend them more – we will be recommending them to friends and family for years to come! Thank you so much Parkside Drive for an absolutely incredible experience!

Jillian –

 

 

Live Jazz

Looking for a touch of class for a formal event?  The Live Jazz band performs a blend of jazz standards and timeless pop classics.  Perfect music to enjoy a glass of wine, and mingle with co-workers and friends.  The Live Jazz combo is also an excellent starter course for afternoon-evening events, where the larger band (such as the large ensemble or our dance band) will take to the stage later on.  

Instrumentation includes: 

  • Keyboard
  • Upright Bass (Double Bass)
  • Drums

Other instrumentation, such as saxophone, available upon request

 

~ What people are saying ~

 

Absolutely Amazing Band!

We love Parkside Drive! Prior to planning my own wedding I had been to 4 weddings where Parkside was the band and we absolutely had to have them play for our wedding as well. From the get-go the responses were so quick and Dave was so helpful I felt very at ease on the day that they would make our wedding amazing. They handled the ceremony music, the cocktail hour and our reception/party. They even played our first dance song (as a last minute request), I was so pleased with how the entire experience went with Parkside. Our entire wedding danced all night and I would highly recommend them for any event. Very professional and they have a great way of getting the group engaged and up and moving! Thank you to Dave & the Parkside group!

Kelly

 

 

Live Lounge

The Live Lounge band brings smooth and soulful music, perfect for cocktail hour, dinner music and anytime you need to add a touch of sophisticated live music to your event.  Live lounge band performs classic motown, soul and jazz standards.  An incredible addition to any classy event, Lounge keeps guests tapping their feet.   An easy-going, volume-friendly environment for conversation is what Live Lounge is all about.

Instrumentation includes: 

  • Lead Female Vocal
  • Guitar
  • Keyboard
  • Bass Guitar
  • Drums

Other instrumentation, such as saxophone, available upon request

 

~ What people are saying ~

 

Fantastic!

We had seen Parkside Drive perform at 2 weddings prior to us booking the band. They were fantastic! They were the first thing we booked for our wedding. They had excellent communication prior to the wedding and on the wedding day. They used an organized online booking system which kept our invoices together and up to date. Our guests could not stop raving about the band after the wedding! The live band was interactive and kept the dance floor busy all night. We also booked the band to play for our ceremony. They were willing to learn all of the songs requested. We could not say enough great things about this band. It is truly worth the money spent! It was a fantastic experience.

Kimberly

 

 

Live Acoustic

For smaller events, Live Acoustic provides incredible music for dinner parties and sing-alongs.  The repertoire ranges from classic soul, folk, jazz standards and modern hits. Live Acoustic has been featured at dozens of birthday parties, dinner events, weddings, patio get-togethers and corporate events.  Perfect for when just a ‘little bit’ of music is required.  The acoustic duo specializes in adding just enough music to make an event special.  

Instrumentation includes: 

  • Female Vocal
  • Guitar

 

~ What people are saying ~

 

Parkside Drive rocked our wedding! They brought down the house with their great playing and singing. The only downside was that they had to take occasional breaks to cool off! Many of our guests buzzed to us about the band and how excellent they were. High praise from a cultured crowd. Big thanks the Dave and the band for helping to make our wedding a night to remember in Muskoka.

Connor –

 

 

Live Ceremony

Our live ceremony ensemble provides beautiful music for wedding ceremonies.  The group performs music while guests take their seats, and then performs instrumental arrangements during the ceremony.  Songs are selected by the couple, and the live ceremony band will learn and arrange the musical selections that mean the most to you.  This allows a personal touch for any couple hoping to make their walk down the aisle unforgettable. Contact us for more information.

Instrumentation includes: 

  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Keyboard
  • Upright Bass

 

~ What people are saying ~

 

Best Wedding band ever!

These guys are fantastic. Dave and team easy to work with. They’re super nice and are wonderful humans. They even learned a whole bunch of songs for us. We had the best time at the wedding because of them, they kept the mood up and everyone danced all night. Whenever we hear that others are getting married, we always recommend Parkside Drive! They’re the best! Thanks for being a big part of the best days of our lives!

 

 

Parkside Drive in Action

Want to see what Parkside Drive is all about? Our YouTube Channel showcases the incredible Parkside Drive live band.

Check out the Parkside Drive Youtube Channel

 

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Need help booking a live band?

Booking a live band for a special event can get complicated. We’re happy to share our experience with you, from helping you with choosing songs to some of the more technical aspects that come up.

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