Bush family wedding brings Governor Christi

New York Orchestras Entertainment, a very well-known NY City music company that books NY wedding bands and DJs for weddings, recently had the pleasure of performing for someone in the Bush family.  The groom is a cousin of George W. Bush and the bride is a close family friend of Governor Chris Christi, governor ofContinue reading “Bush family wedding brings Governor Christi”

Central Park Orchestra Rocks the Jersey Shore

Central Park Orchestra performed music at a New Jersey wedding at a beautiful waterfront venue – Clark’s Landing Yacht Club in Point Pleasant.  The view was spectacular and so was the wedding. Here are quotes from the parents: Beyond fabulous!  Everyone was raving about the band.  They would still be dancing if we didn’t makeContinue reading “Central Park Orchestra Rocks the Jersey Shore”

Central Park Orchestra “Rocks” the Mountain

On Saturday June 25, Central Park Orchestra, a band usually associated with music for weddings or wedding band, performed on top of Masthope Mountain in Lackawaxen, Pa. The ski lodge, usually filled with skiers and snowboarders, was packed with mountain residents that came out to dance and party. As you gazed over the stage whereContinue reading “Central Park Orchestra “Rocks” the Mountain”

Participate in the song survey

1-What is your favorite song to party to? 2-What is your favorite new song? 3-What is your favorite rock song? 4-What is your favorite classic song? 5-What is your favorite warm weather BBQ song (or artist)? 6-What song was (or will be) your wedding song (first dance)?

How do I choose the songs that are played at my wedding?

As a bandleader, I get questions like this posed to me on a daily basis. Who chooses the songs or music that is played at my wedding? How much input do I get? Do I have to choose all of the songs that my band plays? The answer depends upon you and the bandleader. EveryContinue reading “How do I choose the songs that are played at my wedding?”

Taste the Music

People’s taste in music is as individual as taste in food. Central Park Orchestra just performed at a wedding this past Friday evening at The Liberty House Restaurant, overlooking the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. The bride and groom’s NO LIST included disco, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and many other songs andContinue reading “Taste the Music”

Current Song Picks

by Bill Morgan Messinetti – bandleader for Central Park Orchestra It is very important to me as a bandleader to know what songs or genre of music you want to hear at your event. We do not play music WE want to hear. It is all about you, your family & friends and what happensContinue reading “Current Song Picks”

NY Wedding Bridal Shows

If you are having a wedding in New York City or Long Island there are two dates to remember for NY wedding bridal shows: New York City brides – Wednesday Feb 23 Long Island brides – Sunday March 27 Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011 – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Presented by The Weddings EventContinue reading “NY Wedding Bridal Shows”