DANCE, PARTY AND DISCO
AC/DC – Jump
Adele – Rolling in The Deep
Beyoncé – Crazy in Love
Black Eyed Peas – Tonight’s Gonna Be A Good Night
Bruno Mars – 24K Magic
Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven
Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Donna Summer/ Le Freak / Chic – Last Dance
Eddie Money – Take Me Home Tonight
Gloria Gainor – I Will Survive
Gnarles Barkley – Crazy
Katy Perry – California Girls
KC and The Sunshine Band – Shake Your Booty
KC and The Sunshine Band – That’s the Way I Like It
Kesha – Tic Toc
Kool And the Gang – Celebrate Good Times
Maroon Five – Move Like Jagger
McFadden And Whitehead – Ain’t No Stopping Us Now
Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It
Cake – Ocean
OutKast – I Like the Way You Move
Pharrel Williams – Happy
Rihanna – Please Don’t Stop the Music
Rose Royce – Car Wash
Sister Sledge – We Are Family
Sugar Hill Gang – Rapper’s Delight
Taio Cruz Good Times / Chic – Dynamite
Tina Turner – Proud Mary
Touch of Honey – Boogie, Oogie, Oogie
Usher – DJ Got Us Falling in Love
Walk the Moon – Shut Up and Dance
Funk, R & B and Motown
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Al Green – Love and Happiness
Alabama Shakes – I Found You
Archie Bell And the Drells – The Tighten Up
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Chubby Checker – The Twist
Earth, Wind and Fire – Fantasy
Earth, Wind and Fire – Let’s Groove Tonight
Earth, Wind and Fire – September
Ides of March – Vehicle
James Brown – Get on Up
James Brown – I Feel Good
Kool And the Gang – Get Down on It
Kool And the Gang – Jungle Boogie
Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson – I Want You Back
Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Starting Something
Otis Day And the Knights – Shout
Otis Redding – Sitting on The Dock of The Bay
Prince – Kiss
Sam And Dave – Soul Man
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
The Commodores – Brick House
The Drifters – Up on The Roof
The Ojays – She Used to Be My Girl
The Rolling Stones – Satisfaction
The Spinners – I’ll Be Around
The Temptations – My Girl
Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music
MOTOWN, OLDIES AND BEACH
Chairman of The Board – Carolina Girls
Chuck Berry – Johnny Be Good
Elvis Presley – Blue Suede Shoes
Jackie Wilson – Higher and Higher
King Harvest – Dancing in The Moonlight
Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You
Marvin Gaye And Tammy Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Marvin Gaye And Tammy Terrell – Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing Baby
Orleans – You’re Still the One
Sam Cooke – Having A Party
The Contours – Do You Love Me
The Drifters – Little Red Book
The Embers – I Love Beach Music
The Four Tops – Ain’t No Woman Like the One I Got
The Four Tops – Can’t Help Myself
The Four Tops – Reach Out
The Four Tops – Standing in The Shadow Of Love
The Ojays – Love Train
The Platters – With This Ring
The Showmen – 39, 21, 40 Shape
The Tams – Be Young, Be Foolish
The Temptations – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
The Temptations – Lady Soul
The Tyme -Miss Grace
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Wilson Pickett – Midnight Hour
Smooth R&B, Soul and Contemporary
Carl Carlton – Ever Lasting Love
Earth Wind and Fire – In the Stone
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Etta James – At Last
Frankie Valley – Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You
Hall and Oates – Sarah Smile
James Morrison – Precious Love
Jim Croce – I’ll Have to Say I Love You in A Song
John Legend – Ordinary People
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On
Michael Jackson – Human Nature
Michael Jackson – The Lady in My Life
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Prince – Purple Rain
Smokey Robinson – Criusin
Steven Curtis Chapman – Cinderalla
Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
The Beatles – In My Life
The Commodores – Easy
The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison – Crazy Love
Van Morrison – Someone Like You
Van Morrison – Tupelo Honey
Whitney Houston – I’ll Always Love You
Standards, Swing and Jazz
Chaka Khan – My Funny Valentine
Dean Martin – That’s Amore’
Frank Sinatra – Fly Me to The Moon
Frank Sinatra – It Had to Be You
Frank Sinatra – New York New York
Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight
Nat King Cole – Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
Nat King Cole And Natalie Cole – Unforgettable
Natalie Cole – The Very Thought of You
Tom Jobim – Girl from Ipanema
Country
Blake Shelton – God Gave Me You
Clint Black – When I Said I Do
Darius Rucker – Wagon Wheel
Elvis Presley – The Wonder of You
Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You Dance
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
Rascal Flatts – God Bless the Broken Road
Rascal Flatts – My Wish
As a 12-piece band with 5 incredible frontline singers, 3 vibrant horns, and a full rhythm section, The Black & Blue Experience dazzle on stage and keep everyone out of their seats all night long.
No matter the event, The Black & Blue Experience bring their elegant and sophisticated flair to a diverse list of songs including Motown, R&B, Soul, Dance, and Contemporary genres. Their song-to-song continuity and high-energy choreography keeps the crowd engaged from the first note to the last dance.
Friendly, courteous, and fun at all stages of your event planning, The Black and Blue experience is the right band for you!
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
"Black and Blue Experience was AMAZING. Bobby could not have been nicer to work with and the band was just perfect. They engaged the crowd and had everyone on the dance floor. I got so many comments about how fabulous they looked and sounded. T...
- Haley W.
Nov 18, 2023
Fabulous !!! So good.. everyone was asking me what their name was so hopefully they’ll get future business and I would definitely book them again!!!...
- Drew
Sep 23, 2023
Everything was perfect! Thanks for all the help!...
- Harrison H.
Sep 09, 2023
From my end they were absolutely perfect. They exceeded expectations and were the perfect complement to a wonderful night. Their sound system was excellent, the music choices spot on and their energy was infectious. They kept the party going for...
- Patrick S
Jan 01, 2022
Reid, From my end they were absolutely perfect. They exceeded expectations and were the perfect complement to a wonderful night. Their sound system was excellent, the music choices spot on and their energy was infectious. They kept the party ...
- Patrick Scully (For Alexis Scully & Chris Jones)
Jan 01, 2022
Black & Blue were absolutely fantastic! I can't tell you how many people told us during and after the wedding how much they loved the band and the songs they played. They really made our reception THAT much more special. Not to mention Anna and I als...
- Jeff & Anna
Nov 12, 2021
OH MY GOODNESS. Best wedding ever!!! We danced all night long and our guests LOVED the band. The totally performed! So many people asked about them and complimented us for having them. A no brainer to have them for any event....
- Tanya O.
Oct 16, 2021
The band was wonderful! The couple was overjoyed with them! Thank you thank you thank you ...
- Lucy
Sep 05, 2021
Hey Reid! Yes, the band was wonderful! The couple was overjoyed with them! Thank you thank you thank you Have a good rest of the week! Best, Lucy ...
- Margaret Robelen & Reid Hodges
Sep 05, 2021
Choosing a fantastic band for our daughter's wedding reception was at the top of our list, and we were not disappointed! Speaking with Bobby prior to our evening was always a pleasure, and he spoke about our event as if it was the most important one ...
- Amy D.
May 29, 2021
The band was AMAZING. I am still getting texts and calls asking who they were because they were so great. Super interactive, engaging, took short breaks...it was just perfect. Our wedding reception would not have been the same without this band. ...
- Mary
Jan 30, 2021
ECE went above and beyond to provide outstanding entertainment for our wedding weekend. Reid and team were always quick to respond and eager to assist with any questions we had. When we rescheduled our wedding, Reid was the first to reach out with ...
- Elizabeth & Harrison
Nov 07, 2020
ECE went above and beyond to provide outstanding entertainment for our wedding weekend. Reid and team were always quick to respond and eager to assist with any questions we had. When we rescheduled our wedding, Reid was the first to reach out with ...
- Harrison and Elizabeth
Nov 07, 2020
They were terrific! Ted and Bobby did a wonderful job and we’ve heard nothing but, “ great band “ , “ we had a blast – who was that band? “ . Couldn’t ask for anything more. If they come back, Laura and I will crash the party....
- Rod M
Dec 14, 2019
It has been seven weeks since Sydney and Ben's wedding and people are still telling us what a great party it was. I attribute much of the party's success to you! When I saw you perform at the Greenville Deb party a few years ago, I knew then I wanted...
- Cecilia P.
Jul 20, 2019
Band absolutely killed it. Played a 3 hour set straight through. Had the bride and bridesmaids up there, then me and the groomsmen. Dance floor was packed all night. Couldn’t be happier with it. Thanks for everything. It was a hit! ...
- Bo S.
Jun 08, 2019
Wonderfully talented group! They took to the stage and the party started and never stopped until the end. The dance floor was full the entire evening and our guests were ranting and raving about this group. Very easy to work with and they delivered! ...
- Amy S.
May 25, 2019
I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for the OUTSTANDING recommendation of the Black and Blue Band ….people said it was the best band Benedicts has ever had…HUGE HIT. I have passed your name onto my successor and I am sure she wil...
- Kimberly L.
Feb 01, 2019
Perfect Wedding Showband. Played the tunes we requested and lots more, including "Love Train" bonus. I would recommend highly.....
- Joseph H.
Oct 13, 2018
I wanted to send a quick thank you! Thank you so much for everything for the August 25, 2018 wedding for the Sklaver/Siegal Wedding. The couple and family are very happy. Bobby Hall was great to work with and I hope they returned safely back ...
- Alison G.
Aug 25, 2018
Thank you for your recommendation of The Black and Blue Experience. To the person, those in attendance at my daughter, Martha Cohen's, Boone Hall wedding in Charleston on November 12 said they had never heard a band that awesome! Some people could...
- Priscilla D.
May 12, 2018
BLACK &BLUE EXPERIENCE was absolutely an incredible experience for us !! They are FUN PROFESSIONALS. We loved being on the stage with them hearing them. Moving with them. A marvelous night. Thank you for your help. ...
- Mary Ellen
Dec 17, 2017
We can't thank you and Black and Blue Experience enough!! We had the most amazing wedding reception thanks to the band and everyone had a blast. They got the party started and kept it going! We will definitely be recommending them to friends and fami...
- Lizzie H.
Oct 21, 2017
We just had your fabulous band playing for our son's wedding in Richmond Va. on June 10th. Now our middle son has also booked the band again for his wedding June 23 , 2018. I guess you could say we love love this band and so do our friends!! We look...
- Molly S.
Jun 10, 2017
I had the pleasure of attending the Fox/Mayfield wedding on Saturday night at CCC and I had to write to let you know how once again, Ted Hall and Black and Blue blew it out of the park! Considering myself a member of the music industry, I have bee...
- Becky M.
May 20, 2017
They were outstanding. Professional, nice to deal with, played a few extra songs and the crowd loved them!! Can’t think of a negative thing at all. I hope they got what they needed and also enjoyed the evening!...
- Julie
May 13, 2017
BEST BAND EVER. Seriously. I want them to play at my house when I am feeling down. We hope to enjoy them again before four years ... Thank you for ALL you did. And if you are ever in DC let us know! ...
- Andrea H.
Jan 21, 2017
WOW WOW WOW! Thank you so much for the most incredible night - not just for us, but for all of our friends and family. We are still recovering from all of the dancing, and we'll have memories to last a lifetime. Please share our thanks with the enti...
- Mary Catherine & David
Sep 17, 2016
The band was as good as advertised on August 6th for our wedding. I wanted to let you know that we were very pleased and that Bobby was a pleasure to work with. ...
- Will M.
Aug 06, 2016
The highlight of the night was the INCREDIBLE band. People are still buzzing about the performance. We have shared your contact information with a few who will hopefully be calling you to book future events....
- Katie C.
Feb 06, 2016
We cannot say enough good things about you and the amazing Black and Blue Band!!! You guys were incredible for our wedding and we could not have been happier with the experience. It was absolutely perfect for New Years' Eve and your crew did a fabulo...
- Caroline and Quin C.
Dec 31, 2015
Black and Blue was fantastic!! We had a very challenging crowd-- half were fairly elderly, the other half were in their 20's. (We also had a guest who is an aspiring Elvis artist who requested to sing!) The band did their absolute best to read the au...
- Yun B.
Dec 05, 2015
Truly unbelievable!!! Party rocked entire time!!! I asked Bobby to not take late break because of fear of losing people. Well... They didn't and it was wild! Bobby even said that it was one of the BEST RECEPTIONS THEY HAVE PLAYED FOR EVER! My brother...
- Wooty P.
Nov 14, 2015
WOW WOW you & your band were the hit of our wedding reception!! We have heard it over & over again how great the band was & how you kept the party rolling!! We could not have been any happier with your performance. You were such a pleasure to w...
- Kim H.
Oct 24, 2015
Its almost been a month since our party at the Myers Park Country Club, so I apologize for my delay in sending this email. But it has been on my mind to follow up with both of you to let you know how thrilled we were with the performance of the Bl...
- Elizabeth F.
Sep 05, 2015
WOW! I heard y'all were good,but you absolutely exceeded our expectations! Thank you for a wonderful evening. I expect you will be a regular fixture on the Charleston party scene. The BEST! Hope to see you all soon....
- Amy W.
Jul 18, 2015
Black and Blue Experience was AMAZING!! So professional, talented, and well rounded. They had our entire membership on the dance floor the whole night. Guests actually were talking about the band around town afterwards because I had Tracy from the Ba...
- Nicole S.
Jul 11, 2015
I just wanted to tell you how absolutely fabulous you were at our daughter’s wedding on Saturday night at The Club at Longview! Everyone has said that you were the best band ever and they had the most fun of any wedding that they have been too! ...
- Nancy S.
May 16, 2015
Well, they did it again. Black and Blue outperformed themselves at the Shwedo wedding on Sat, night at CCC. Just when I thought I would be in all settled in for exactly what to expect, I was blown away by their spectacular performance! Most imp...
- Becky M.
Apr 11, 2015
Sarah and I are now officially married and I want to again thank you for helping us book “The Black & Blue Experience” as our wedding reception band/entertainment. We could not have been more pleased with our experience with them (from working ...
- Will P.
Oct 04, 2014
Black and Blue was fantastic. Even the "old" folks stayed late due to their sound and enthusiasm. It was a good strategy for them to play continuously for 3 hours - without the breaks, the guests never left the dance floor. Thank you for your f...
- Helen G.
Aug 23, 2014
Our Black and Blue experience was awesome! They had the crowd participating all night and everyone just raved about them. It was a good night! We loved having the saxophonist playing as guest arrived. Truly great all the way around!...
- Jenny L.
May 31, 2014
As you know we used Black and Blue for my husbands 50th birthday and thought they were amazing, hence we hired them for the wedding.There is no way to adequately describe, thank, enthuse, gush, carry on or otherwise say how amazing they were this pas...
- Dede M.
Jan 18, 2014
We were very pleased with them, and they were very accommodating and easy to work with. I felt like I had a good handle on things after a couple of conversations with Bobby Hall. They were fun, and we had a good response from the crowd as far as danc...
- Sydnor P.
Nov 29, 2013
Black and Blue Experience was a blast!!!! We loved how they got the audience involved and got people dancing! We couldn't believe they played for 3 straight hours without a break. We couldn't have asked for a better band. I would recommend them to an...
- Ashton P.
Jul 20, 2013
I just got back from my honeymoon and we could not stop talking about how AMAZING you and your band were. We and ALL of our guests were absolutely thrilled with your performance. We really could not have been happier. Thanks again!...
- Jessica U.
Jun 29, 2013
Thanks for making our reception truly memorable. Of all the decisions and vendors we chose, Black & Blue Experience was by far our best decision. Our main goal for the reception was making sure everyone was on the dance floor, having a great time. Yo...
- Jessica U.
Jun 29, 2013
The only thing I can say is oh my gosh...They were f a n t a s t i c. I had heard them before and I believe they had gotten better. If you can believe that. I have heard nothing but good things about the band. I would highly recommend them. People ar...
- Kim R.
May 23, 2013
We had the most wonderful evening, everything was fabulous. I think the icing on the cake was the Black and Blue Band. They were FABULOUS!! Not only the best music ever, but their interaction with the guest was beyond our expectation. I don’t think...
- Gaye R.
Apr 06, 2013
Absolutely fabulous! So very professional and anxious to see that everyone there enjoyed the music - which they did. We were especially impressed with their professionalism - no drinking, willingness to begin immediately after the live auction - this...
- Margaret P.
Feb 09, 2013
Saturday night was amazing! The band (Black and Blue) made our Heart Ball. They are so awesome. Our guests were still dancing at midnight and I think they would have stayed for several more hours if they had the opportunity! I lost count of how many ...
- Renee A.
Feb 02, 2013
Just wanted to say thank you so much for doing such a great job Saturday night...there were a lot of great comments Monday when I returned to work...you and your people really made everyone feel like a part of the group and they enjoyed the evening. ...
- Joyce J.
Jan 01, 2013
My husband and I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the band Black & Blue for an evening that will live on in the memories of our family and friends for years to come. Their professionalism and presentation were outsta...
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Jan 01, 2013
You asked us what we wanted in a band when we booked them and you listened to us...we wanted a band that would play all of the oldies, interact with our guests and get the grandparents on their feet dancing...and boy did Black & Blue have that covere...
- Cammie Schroeder T.
Jan 01, 2013
It was amazing... we had a blast and more importantly delegates loved all of it.It is all over my facebook and eastcoast and the guys are getting tons of kudos- ted passed out tons of cards as I did....
- Beth M.
Jan 01, 2013
We cannot thank you enough for coming up to northern Michigan to play for our reception... your band was truly amazing and set the tone for a fun and memorable evening. Our guests have mentioned countless times how much they loved the band and how GR...
- Landon, Caroline, & Jason
Aug 04, 2012
Just wanted to let you know that Black and Blue's performance on Saturday, May 21st at Grandfather for my friend. The wedding was over the top! I have seen them many times but their energy on Saturday was incredible. It was a great crowd to perform f...
- Becky M.
May 21, 2012
It was great!!! They are soooooooooooo good. Everyone is asking about them. We will use them again. This is the second wedding they have done for us and we couldn't be happier!...
- Linda B.
Jun 25, 2011
Black and Blue was awesome!!!! Ted was a pleasure to work with and the band was outstanding. They played from 7:30 - 11:30 with only one break, when we cut the cake. The band kept the guests engaged and dancing all night. I think most danced the nigh...
- Trina B.
May 31, 2011
Our dance was FANTASTIC!! - in large part due to the band, Black and Blue. The day was cold and rainy - 5.5 inches between 10 am and 1 am - and we appreciated everyone who braved the elements - and those who came loved it according to all the calls a...
- Winfield D.
Dec 17, 2005
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