12 Piece: 5 Lead Vocalists (2 male, 3 female), Drums, Bass, Guitar, 2 Keys, Trumpet, Sax.
Both Male + Female Vocalist(s)
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour/Dinner Music
Offers Continuous Live Music
As a 11-piece band with 5 incredible frontline singers, 2 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.
Band was amazing!!! They were great entertainers and really listened to my song preferences and we could not have asked for a better experience. Appreciate it so much...
- Savannah Bowen
(Oct 26, 2024)
Thanks for checking in! Black and Blue Experience was incredible and really brought a lot of fun to our night. Kelsey & I stayed on the dance floor for the majority of the night and they catered to our crowd really well. I would certainly recommend t...
- Tate S.
(Oct 19, 2024)
They made the party and were FANTASTIC! So much fun! !!!! The crowd danced the entire time, lots of audience participation. Just cannot say enough positive things about the performance. Everyone is still talking about how great the band was!...
- Sally W.
(Sep 28, 2024)
"You all were absolutely incredible!!! Every single person has told us the band was the best they had seen at a wedding yet! The dance floor was so much fun, no one was ready to leave! You made this weekend so much fun and so special! We are a ...
- Anna & Lane
(Sep 07, 2024)
"Black and Blue was exceptional! They were high energy and kept everyone involved. We loved their song selection and interaction with the crowd. The dance floor was packed all night. We will complete the link you sent asap. On a side note, our we...
- Richie C.
(May 18, 2024)
"The band was great, and everyone had a big time. Bobby was very thorough and engaging and the band seemed to enjoy themselves as well.Thanks for your help with the event. ...
- Jeff
(Feb 17, 2024)
"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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