This electrifying 11-piece ensemble features four powerhouse vocalists and a dynamic horn section, delivering seamless performances from 60s classics to current hits. Universal Crush’s members have shared stages with Maroon 5 and Keith Urban, bringing their A-list experience and 200+ song repertoire to events.
Universal Crush stands as one of today’s most dynamic live entertainment ensembles, delivering high-octane performances with their powerful 11-piece configuration. The band features four lead vocalists (three female, one male), backed by a full complement of guitar, bass, drums, keys, and a three-piece horn section, creating a rich, full-bodied sound that energizes any venue. Their versatile repertoire spans over three decades of music, expertly curated to keep audiences engaged throughout any event, from elegant weddings to high-profile corporate gatherings.
The collective experience of Universal Crush’s members reads like a who’s who of the music industry, with performances alongside icons such as Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, and Pharrell Williams. Their television credits include appearances on premier shows like The American Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, and American Idol. Equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and production capabilities, customizable costumes, and an extensive song list ranging from classic hits to current chart-toppers, Universal Crush delivers a polished, professional show that consistently exceeds client expectations. Their ability to provide continuous live music, including sophisticated cocktail hour and dinner selections, makes them a comprehensive entertainment solution for discerning event planners and clients.
9-11 Piece: 4 Lead Vocalists (3 female, 1 male), Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, 3 Horns.
Both Male + Female Vocalist(s)
Cocktail Hour/Dinner Music
Offers Continuous Live Music
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
This band gets a 5 star rating from all of the attendees. Their energy brought a lot of life to the party. The choreography of the female singers was also fun and impressive. And the horns section was awesome. We were very pleased with the performanc...Read More
- Lance
COO
ISLEWORTH COUNTRY CLUB
(Oct 11, 2025)
I do not have enough words of praise for Blair and Universal Crush. They not only lived up to their reputation, they exceeded our expectations. Blair was a perfect emcee, the dinner music was exactly what we wanted and the band was truly phenomenal. ...Read More
- Rose Z.
BILTMORE ESTATE - THE DIANA
(Mar 22, 2025)
Universal Crush did amazing. Blair and team are so talented and kept everyone dancing the whole time. They also listened to our requests and played songs we asked for. We will be sure to recommend Universal Crush and all ECE bands. You guys are th...Read More
- Kaitlyn Nason
The Beach Club
(Nov 16, 2024)
"They knocked it outta the park!! Blair and the band were an absolute pleasure to work with leading up to the day and packed the dance floor all night long! Absolute treat! "
- Amanda S.
Champions Ballroom at Harbor Town Golf Links
(Sep 28, 2024)
"They were great! Everyone raved about them. Think we even got another couple there seriously thinking about them for their Florida wedding Thanks again for all your help in setting them up! Really appreciate it."
- Chris C.
(May 18, 2024)
"Thank you so much for making our wedding night the most fun night of our lives. You and the rest of your band are incredible, and everyone will not stop raving about yall. Thank you so much and I hope to see yall at a wedding/party soon. I will ...Read More
- Scotty F.
(Apr 06, 2024)
Blair was really great to work with! They had fantastic energy and a bunch of guests came up with compliments :)
- Sarah E.
(Dec 09, 2023)
"Yes! They were great and everyone was happy. Dancefloor stayed packed the entire night. Thanks!!"
- Ivy R.
(Dec 09, 2023)
Universal Crush universally CRUSHED IT!!! They were so much fun, the choreography was amazing, they could not have been nicer. We were all on our feet until the last song at 12:30am!
- Avery M.
(Nov 04, 2023)
"We don't even know where to begin. We had not heard Universal Crush live before booking them for our wedding but decided to roll the dice. Thank God we took this gamble - the entire band exceeded our expectations and then some. We never stopped danc...Read More
- Victoria R.
(Sep 09, 2023)
Wonderful Band! Very energetic! Highly recommend.
- Leslie R.
(Aug 26, 2023)
I think you will get many events from tonight's performance! I had so many people tell me you are incredible and asked for your info! Well done! I mean it when I say y’all are the easiest and best to work with! I see a lot of bands…y’all just ...Read More
- Jen C.
(Jun 03, 2023)
Blair and Universal Crush were great to work with. This is the second year we have used them for our Christmas ball and they did a great job of entertaining and engaging the crowd.
- John S.
(Dec 17, 2022)
Blair and Universal Crush were great to work with. This is the second year we have used them for our Christmas ball and they did a great job of entertaining and engaging the crowd.
- John S.
(Dec 17, 2022)
Pro All The Way As an event professional, I greatly appreciate the attention to detail that Universal Crush pays to their clients. Taking the time to get to know what a client needs and also having the versatility to accommodate those needs are two ...Read More
- Katy P.
(Dec 09, 2022)
Pro All The Way As an event professional, I greatly appreciate the attention to detail that Universal Crush pays to their clients. Taking the time to get to know what a client needs and also having the versatility to accommodate those needs are two ...Read More
- Katy P.
(Dec 09, 2022)
Universal Crush was AMAZING! The guests were complimenting them all night and even other vendors took notice of such an amazing performance. 10/10 would recommend.
- Nicole M.
(Sep 10, 2022)
Thank you so much for making our reception last weekend so awesome! Everyone there commented on “how amazing the band was” and I personally don’t think I’ve ever seen better! I continue to get texts about how fantastic and fun you guys were! ...Read More
- Stephanie, Mother of the BRide
(Jun 11, 2022)
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for giving us the BEST NIGHT OF OUR LIVES. The music, the performance, EVERYTHING was incredible. I asked for a concert and you delivered that and more. Everyone, and I literally mean everyone, has been nonstop talkin...Read More
- The Silversteins
(May 28, 2022)
Universal Crush is an amazing band! My couple and all of their guests raved about the music! From a planner's perspective, they were responsive and kind and easy to work with. Highly recommend it!
- Courtney, Planner
(May 28, 2022)
Fabulous and Fun! You all were the BEST! I never thought I would have a crowd-surfing bride! The dancing never stopped! So much energy and crowd interaction! All generations were dancing non-stop. Blair read the crowd and knew what they wanted!
- Marcia A.
(May 21, 2022)
Fabulous and Fun! You all were the BEST! I never thought I would have a crowd-surfing bride! The dancing never stopped! So much energy and crowd interaction! All generations were dancing non-stop. Blair read the crowd and knew what they wanted!
- Marcia A.
(May 21, 2022)
Working with Blair throughout the planning process for our client's wedding was a breeze. Blair was on top of all correspondence and was very accommodating for our couple. On the day of, they were amazing to work with and the guests just loved them! ...Read More
- Nicole, Planner
(May 14, 2022)
Universal Crush is the complete package! From the beginning of the planning process, Blair was amazing to work with and leads his band to the top from all aspects of the planning process to the day of execution. He was most accommodating to the need...Read More
- Sara L. - Wedding Plannr
(Apr 30, 2022)
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Universal Crush was the best band I have ever heard - full stop. I had the time of my life dancing to all of my favorite songs with all of my friends. Your double finale of "Don't Stop Believin" AND "Mr. Brightside" was absolute...Read More
- Lochrane C.
(Apr 23, 2022)
EVERYONE loved the band. I have received many notes since the wedding and the band was the highlight for everyone. Choreographed moves of the girls, the horn section leaving the stage and playing in the middle of the dance floor and ALL the high en...Read More
- Lochrane
(Apr 23, 2022)
Oh my goodness, you guys literally ROCKED! I can’t tell you how many times I was told how great you guys were! And Mark was obsessed with you guys! He thought you were the best! We feel so lucky to have been able to have Universal Crush and Mar...Read More
- Amanda T
(Mar 28, 2022)
Universal Crush rocked it! We received so many compliments at our event. We will for sure be hiring them again! Even the celebrity musician we hired raved about how great they were to play with! Blair was communicative before and after the show, ...Read More
- Amanda T.
(Mar 28, 2022)
Blair and the entire Universal Crush crew were absolutely fantastic to work with from start to finish. He is the consummate professional, and everyone in the band was friendly, respectful and, perhaps most importantly, they are absolutely amazing on ...Read More
- Strikers Independent Society
(Dec 30, 2021)
Universal Crush, was prompt, professional, and viciously entertaining. They enticed a docile crowd of black-tie business executives to party the night away as if they were 20-somethings in a dance party.
- Double A Productions
(Dec 04, 2021)
Thank you for performing at the event this past weekend (9/11/21). We were absolutely thrilled with the performance and loved everything. The songs, the vibe, the energy, it was all amazing!! Thank you!
- The Foundation For The Carolinas
(Sep 11, 2021)
I cannot tell you how many comments I have received on how great of a performance you guys put on. I have organized this event for the last 7 years and Universal Crush was by far the best band we have had at the club. My only regret is not convincing...Read More
- Dan P.
(Aug 28, 2021)
Fantastic performance! The client and crowd were so pleased. Thanks for another great recommendation!
- Hanna M.
(Jul 04, 2021)
They are incredible! Huge success! Thank you!
- Bruce P.
(Jun 19, 2021)
They are incredible! Huge success! Thank you!”
- Bruce P.
(Jun 19, 2021)
Universal Crush is Amazing! Everything from planning to performance was spot-on! Blair heads up a fantastic band and I cant wait to work with them again! Thank you for the perfect night!
- Suzanne R.
(Apr 24, 2021)
We knew before our wedding day that Universal Crush were incredibly talented and looked super fun based on their amazing video reels. We knew they were kind, fun and easy to work with based on our initial conversations with Blair leading up to our we...Read More
- Ashley F.
(Apr 24, 2021)
BEST BAND EVER!!!! My husband Ian and I absolutely loved Universal Crush. We will be recommending them to everyone we know looking to have a band at their event. Everyone was on the dance floor and it was the best performance. Our families also lo...Read More
- Colleen
(Mar 20, 2021)
INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE, BEFORE AND AFTER THE WEDDING! I had the best experience with Universal Crush! As a wedding professional, having clear communication prior to the event with the band leader is extremely important. Blair was over responsive and...Read More
- Adair
(Mar 20, 2021)
INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE, BEFORE AND AFTER THE WEDDING! I had the best experience with Universal Crush! As a wedding professional, having clear communication prior to the event with the band leader is extremely important. Blair was over responsive and...Read More
- Adair C.
(Mar 20, 2021)
BEST BAND EVER!!!! My husband Ian and I absolutely loved Universal Crush. We will be recommending them to everyone we know looking to have a band at their event. Everyone was on the dance floor and it was the best performance. Our families also lo...Read More
- Colleen B.
(Mar 20, 2021)
Universal Crush were superstars at our wedding. They had our guests dancing all night. Guest after guest told us this was the best band they had ever heard. And what they didn’t know is how easy band leader Blair Gilley made the preparation for ...Read More
- Murray & Sarah
(Nov 16, 2019)
Blair and the entire band were absolutely incredible! Our guests were blown away - we are still getting messages from friends and family about how amazing they were. Some friends even said it felt like being at a concert! They were so easy to work wi...Read More
- Kimia R
(Oct 19, 2019)
They were great! Client loved it!!!!
- Neillie B.
(Sep 21, 2019)
Universal Crush is the most fabulous wedding band ever - super high energy, amazing choreography, amazing singers, amazing musicians! Blair Gilley crushed it all night - continuous music for 3 hours non stop action- They played our daughter's weddin...Read More
- Jodie M.
(Jul 27, 2019)
As a wedding planner with 100s of weddings under my belt, I can confidently say that Universal Crush is the BEST wedding band there is. Blair, the lead singer and manager is amazing to work with. He is easy-going, yet professional, thorough and detai...Read More
- Becky B.
(Jul 13, 2019)
We had the AWESOME opportunity to work with Blair and the team at Universal Crush here at a wedding Ohio and it was beyond ALL we could imagine. From the very 1st communication with Blair all through the event they were kind, thorough, professional a...Read More
- Brooke L.
(Jun 22, 2019)
By far the best wedding band we've ever experienced. They made our day truly special and were an important part in making our night one that will last in our guest's and our memories forever. They are very professional, super easy and fun to work wit...Read More
- Corey C.
(Jun 22, 2019)
I would not be surprised if you make a few more visits to St. Louis!! You guys were INCREDIBLE! So awesome to work with. I can’t even tell you how many glowing reviews we got about you guys! Everyone had an absolute blast. The dancers, you, the hor...Read More
- Sarah R.
(Jun 01, 2019)
Where do we even begin! From the moment I met Blair, his enthusiasm, know-how and skills were evident and completely contagious. He knows how to get the party started and go all night long. I knew that Blair and the band were great but they BLEW ME A...Read More
- Jessie M.
(Jun 01, 2019)
Thank you so much!! Y'all are the best band ever. You made our wedding a dance party. You were better than we could ever dream of, you truly made my wedding night perfect and I cannot thank you enough!! It was the best night of our lives.
- Shelby A.
(May 18, 2019)
Thank you Universal Crush for doing an outstanding job of keeping the party going all night long at the Anderson Wedding. Everyone was on their feet dancing from the moment the band started performing. We couldn't have picked a better band for such a...Read More
- Shelbi S.
(May 18, 2019)
Universal Crush was a 5-star experience all the way through... from pre-planning with Blair, to an extremely talented group of artists with a great range of songs, to smooth timeline management, to an efficient load-in and breakdown! As a planner, w...Read More
- Avis G.
(May 11, 2019)
Universal Crush absolutely exceeded our expectations and truly “crushed” our wedding. When we booked UC, we knew we were getting a very talented group with great vocals, but we didn’t realize they were also going to deliver such an amazing, hi...Read More
- Ray & Molly S.
(Apr 06, 2019)
Want to let you know that Blair and his Band CRUSHED IT! They rocked the dance floor all night! Blair was a pleasure to work with.. they were simply fantastic!
- Elyse W.
(Nov 17, 2018)
Universal Crush was amazing. Anytime we needed a call they were available. They traveled from Nashville to Savannah and absolutely "Crushed" it! Playing a mix of oldies, country, pop, and more! They had the dance floor rocking all night long with a t...Read More
- Robert W.
(Nov 16, 2018)
You guys rocked the party! Your performance was incredible and made the night. Thank you for being so flexible with all of our planning needs and side skits we had during your show. You were a pleasure to work with and I hope we have the opportuni...Read More
- Jamie
(Sep 15, 2018)
Universal Crush and Blair Gilley absolutely CRUSHED it at our wedding at the Hermitage Hotel. Don’t walk - run - to book them. They are a newer band but set any reservations about that aside - all are experienced musicians who truly rock. Of all th...Read More
- Lisa M.
(Apr 14, 2018)
Drew and I wanted to take the time to let you know what an unbelievable experience we had thanks to Blair and Universal Crush. We are continuing to get messages from our friends raving about them, and they truly rocked. I have no regrets about marr...Read More
- Lisa & Drew
(Apr 14, 2018)
I would absolutely refer Universal Crush to my clients again! Their range of style, energy, and talent are one-of-a kind. My bride partied late into the night and all the guests had an absolute blast, thanks to this band. Their professionalism and ex...Read More
- Alyssa W.
(Apr 14, 2018)
Blair and the band brought the heat to my client's wedding. From the moment they took the stage, It was non stop entertainment and the dance floor was packed all night. This group is more than just a band, it's a true performance and show that will l...Read More
- Nicole M.
Universal Crush’s energy was non-stop and infectious, and I’m looking forward to working with them in the future. They performed four hours without stopping, and everyone in the band was outstanding.
- Matt M.
Universal Crush was professional and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. They put on a stellar performance on the wedding night - they are high energy and talented musicians and I look forward to working with them again!
- Kasey S.
Please let everyone involved with the show this weekend at LHVC in the DR know that they did a GREAT job. I have done 11 shows at that venue and gazillions of other shows all over the world with different acts - and I can honestly tell you that thi...Read More
- Nigel H.
Universal Crush performed at a wedding we produced and did an amazing job! They set the tone for the night, had high energy and the guests danced all night! They were also very professional and extremely easy to work with. Would definitely recommend ...Read More
- Margaret S.
