Weddings
The reception your guests bring up for years
First dance and parent dances learned for you, a solo musician for cocktail hour, and a band that reads the room from grandparents to college friends.
How the night runsLive band for weddings, galas and corporate events
Thirteen players. One band.
The Headliners are a fixed 13 piece band based in Florida. The same singers, rhythm section and horns walk on stage at every event, and the dance floor stays full until the lights come up.
14years on The Knot Best of Weddings
2012 to 2025
2012 to 2025
12WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards
2014 to 2025
2014 to 2025
13players on stage
Front vocalists, rhythm section, three horns
Front vocalists, rhythm section, three horns
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The band in the video is the band at your event
The band in the video is the band at your event
Why it works
A set band, not a roster.
Many groups that sell themselves as anything from three to thirteen pieces are built from a list of available players each weekend. The Headliners are one ensemble that rehearses together and plays together, and you can hear the difference in the first song.
- 01No dead airSongs run straight into each other. The floor never gets a reason to sit down.
- 02A show worth watchingThe front line sings, dances and works the room with rehearsed choreography.
- 03Volume under controlOur own sound crew and equipment at every event, mixed for the room you are in.
- 04A host for the eveningWe handle emcee duties and keep the timeline moving with your planner and caterer.
Watch
See the band before you book.
We would rather show you than tell you. Start with the full demo, then pick a song.
What we play
Built for the big nights.
Corporate events
On time, dressed right and ready at downbeat
Conventions, award nights and incentive trips for companies that hire us back year after year, in Florida and wherever the event travels.
Who we have played for
Galas and private parties
A full dance floor for a good cause or a good reason
Fundraisers, country club seasons and milestone birthdays. Two or three hours of continuous music or a full evening.
Ask about your dateThe band
Three sections, one sound.
Every player was chosen for this band. They hold music degrees, have toured with national acts and now make Florida home.
I
The front line
Lead vocalists who cover Sinatra to this year's radio, trade leads all night and never stand still.
II
The rhythm section
Keys, guitar, bass and drums. The engine that lets one song roll into the next without a pause.
III
The horns
Sax, trumpet and trombone. The part of a live band no playlist or DJ can stand in for.
Planning
How the night runs.
A typical wedding is one hour of cocktail music and four hours with the full band. Here is what that looks like from load in to last song.
- Four hours beforeCrew and sound arriveSetup takes two to three hours and is finished well before guests walk in.
- Cocktail hourSolo guitar or pianoA guitarist is included. Add sax, or a pianist if the room has a piano.
- Doors openThe band starts with energyUpbeat music from the first minute, with formalities finished before dinner where possible.
- Main courseOne short breakTwenty to twenty-five minutes, timed to dinner service, with a custom dinner playlist running.
- After dinnerDance sets to the endBack to back hits across every decade. Overtime is available if nobody wants to leave.
The song list
From Sinatra to this summer.
A sample from a list of several hundred songs, updated every season.
See the full song list
Reviews
What people say the morning after.
★★★★★“We are both from NYC and have seen a ton of amazing bands, but never one like the Headliners. The next day all our guests couldn’t stop raving about how it was the best band they’ve ever seen.”
★★★★★“My boss hired them for her wedding five years prior and told me people still talk about them.”
★★★★★“We were absolutely blown away by how well they were able to read the room and adapt the set list.”
Corporate clients
Companies that call us back.
MicrosoftRitz-Carlton, Orlando
FidelityRitz-Carlton, Naples
HallmarkThe Breakers, Palm Beach
HumanaFontainebleau, Miami
Time WarnerWaldorf Astoria, Orlando
Liberty MutualLoews, Miami
Boston ScientificWorld Marriott, Orlando
World FuelWestin Diplomat, Miami
Dow CorningWaldorf Astoria, Orlando
Catalina MarketingHyatt, Aruba
Invest FinancialJW Marriott, San Antonio
Pilot Freight ServicesFontainebleau, Miami
Where we play
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, the Keys, Naples, Marco Island, Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, St. Augustine and Jacksonville. Past events in Spain, Greece, Aruba, Mexico and the Bahamas.
Questions
Asked often.
If yours is not here, call or write. We like talking to clients in person.
Can we book a smaller version of the band?
No. The Headliners are a fixed ensemble and a smaller version would not be the same band. If your room or budget calls for a smaller group, ask us and we will gladly point you to good ones.
Will thirteen pieces be too loud?
Volume has little to do with the size of a band. We travel with our own sound crew and equipment and mix for the room, including quieter levels during dinner.
How long does the band play?
Most weddings are a one hour cocktail set from a solo musician and four hours with the full band. Corporate events are often two or three hours of continuous music. Overtime is available.
Can you learn a song for us?
Yes. For weddings we plan on learning the first dance and parent dances. Other special requests need at least three months notice so they are rehearsed properly.
Do you take breaks?
One break of twenty to twenty-five minutes, timed to the main course, with a dinner playlist built from your requests. Continuous music is available at an added cost.
Why are you not on my venue's vendor list?
Many venues list us as preferred. We do not pay to appear on any list and we do not pay commissions, so when you do see our name it is there on merit.
How do payments work?
Check, direct deposit or Zelle.
Check your date
Tell us when and where.
Popular dates book a year or more ahead. Send the details and we will confirm availability and a quote for your event.