A Concert-Style Wedding at a Historic Hollywood Venue

Seth and Laura’s wedding at the historic Avalon Theater in Hollywood, CA was one for the books! Crowd Theory—our party rock cover band—played three sets of music to a packed dance floor. It was hard not to think about the many musical legends who had graced that stage before us—acts like the Rolling Stones, Jackson 5, Louis Armstrong, Duran Duran, and more. Suffice it to say we didn’t feel like a wedding band that night—we felt like a rock band playing to our adoring fans.

Seth and Laura were a wonderful couple to work with. Their taste in music included so many of the timeless 90s and 2000s alternative rock artists we grew up listening to. The energy in their wedding crowd was infectious, especially during Crowd Theory’s cover of “Closing Time” by Semisonic—Seth & Laura’s request for last song of the night. Crowd Theory was proud to bring Seth and Laura’s wedding vision to life in such a historic Hollywood venue!

Photos by Holding & Co Photography

Santa Rosa Weddings - The Straytones Pack Another Dance Floor!

When it comes to cover bands, there are few quite like The Straytones, with its unique blend of genres and on-stage charisma. The acoustic instrumentation of the band shouldn’t fool people into thinking that this band doesn’t know how to get a dance floor moving.

Arthur and Lindsey’s wedding in Santa Rosa was well worth the drive for the band—the guests were ready to party; the scenery was gorgeous; and Arthur and Lindsey were such a fun and easy-going couple. Here are some pictures of the action on the dance floor that night! The band had a great view of the dancers from the stage:

We always have a blast leading the Hora with Hava Nagila!

Who doesn’t love a great first dance? We always love it when our couples’ first dance song request is a favorite of ours to play!

Impromptu karaoke with the band and the wedding guests? Yes, please!

Lindsey and Arthur, thank you for inviting The Straytones to be a part of your beautiful wedding in Santa Rosa, California! What a dance party!

Photos by David Lai and Desiree Anne

Wedding Music in Wine Country - The Straytones Play in Napa Valley, California

Verdant rolling hills, grapes on the vine, wine flowing liberally, friends and family dancing late into the night—these are just some of the key ingredients for a dream wedding in Napa Valley. Our cover bands have played for countless weddings in the Napa and Sonoma area, and there really is no better place in California to host such a memorable celebration. Hannah and Soaman’s wedding this April was not only picturesque, but it was exactly what The Straytones (our acoustic dance band) hopes for: singing crowds and an endless dance party!

Congrats Hannah & Soaman! The Straytones had a blast playing music for you and your wedding guests!

Photo by Jen Philips