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“I am eternally grateful and will remember these guys forever.”
"Ok, let’s start by saying the obvious - these guys are AMAZING musicians! But I am not going to go on too much about that because you just need to look at their website to see their sheer talent and energy. What I want to talk about is all they ways that they went above and beyond.
1) Tim (our point of contact) is a genuine, lovely guy who was very much invested in our day. He came to our venue prior to the wedding with a smile from ear to ear, offering a number of solutions to issues caused by my particularities with the layout for the evening. Then proceeded to nail what he committed to. 2) The band agreed to learn four songs for us, one of which I wanted my dear friend as lead singer. She lives in Australia. They organised Skype calls and then an in person rehearsal with her when she got to LA just prior to the wedding. WHAT COMMITMENT! 3) On top of that, which I was totally unaware of, my Maid of Honor had contacted them privately to learn a song that we had written in high school! They learnt and sung the song, along with all my school friends. How beautiful is that!? 4) The wedding was East meets West as my husband is Lebanese so they had to work alongside Zaffe musicians which they did flawlessly and without complaint. 5) The band members were all beautiful, lovely, passionate people. They were so invested in the day. Their energy was second to none! My bridesmaid saw a couple of them tear up during the speeches, and one lovely guy came to tell me that he was blown away by my vows and was compelled to let me know how special they were. I could go on and on about these guys but words won’t do justice to the happiness I feel thanks to them. Everyone raved about them. They were truly wonderful and I can not recommend them more. I am eternally grateful and will remember these guys forever. THANK YOU!” -Sam and Alee
“If we could, we would give them 100 stars!”
We could not recommend Business Time Entertainment any more highly after working with them for our wedding this summer. From our very first informational meeting, Tim and Mandy proved to be exceptional listeners, noting every small detail we shared with them, and offering flexibility to meet our needs at every step. When we shared that we wanted a longer set of traditional Horah music, Tim quickly volunteered to have the band learn news songs not in their repertoire, and then executed them flawlessly. The ceremony and cocktail music was a perfect match to our outdoor garden wedding, a testament to how well Tim and the crew understood the mood and vibe we wanted for our event. At the reception, the band knew exactly what to play and when. For example, we had a moment with sparklers and the band instantly started playing Firework by Katy Perry, which was just perfect. From the moment the first set started the dance floor was packed and stayed that way all night long. For our first dance, the band started off acoustic and then seamlessly transitioned into an upbeat version of the song everyone could dance to. It was also so evident how much fun the band was having, as well as how well they all got along. Throughout the night their sound was well balanced and not at all too loud - it was truly high quality music. You could take our recommendation from us alone, but since the wedding we have been receiving countless compliments on how astounding, engaging, and epic Business Time Entertainment was at our wedding. They were such a major part of our most special night, and we can't thank them enough for the effort, intentionality, and warmth they brought alongside the beautiful music. If we could, we would give them 100 stars!” -Sam and Emily
“BTE performed at our wedding this past weekend and I couldn't wait to write a review! I don't want any other couple to miss out on them. We knew from their videos that they were talented, but they truly blew us away day-of. By the end of the night I think at least 20 people asked us where we found the band. Everyone LOVED them. Our #1 goal of the wedding was to have everyone dance the whole night, BTE made sure that happened! The dance floor was filled the entire night and the people who weren't dancing were just mesmerized by the performance. They made our entire wedding an event we will never forget. They learned so many songs for us, and nailed them. As soon as Mandy started singing the processional song my eyes welled up with tears. So beautiful. Everything we had hoped for and more. Our coordinator was crazy impressed with how professional they were, and they are so so kind. Just look at all of their paragraph long reviews!!! Ok, I could go on for days but I've got to stop some time. Thank you BTE!!! We loved every minute.” -Rachael & Aaron
“Best. Band. Ever.”
“If you’re looking for a band that will melt faces and have everyone at your wedding dancing and singing their hearts out all night, then look no further. Business Time is one of the most incredible bands I’ve seen play and I couldn’t be happier that we were lucky enough to get them for our wedding. We got married on New Year’s Eve 2019 and it was the best night of our lives thanks in large part to this incredible band. It wasn’t only me who thought this, so many of our guests came up to us while the band was playing and told me how unbelievable the band was, before they got back to singing their heads off.
In looking for a band to play our wedding, we had 2 main criteria: 1.) Can they put on a good show? 2.) Will they be easy to work with?
The answer to both of these questions was an absolutely resounding YES.
Business Time went so far above and beyond in satisfying both of these criteria. Musically, they are incredible. They have unreal musical talent, huge sound, great stage presence that gets everybody moving, and a massive set list of amazing songs that they perform flawlessly.
Also, I can’t stress enough how amazing they were to work with. For every single request I had, the answer was always “You got it, we will make this happen.” For my own wedding, I had a series of requests: I wanted to sing a song to my wife, to play a song (I’m a guitarist), and to play a song with my wife’s 2 aunts, grandma, and father. They not only happily accommodated all of this, but they even went so far as to help me WRITE the mashup that I wanted to sing (I even took voice lessons from their amazing lead vocalist Mandy, who for the first time in my life actually had me singing well!). They also learned multiple songs for our wedding and then blew everyone away with them.
Finally, the band masterfully MC’d our ceremony, introductions, and overall coordination of the wedding. I cannot stress enough how unreal these guys and gals are and how happy you will be to have them play your wedding. My wife and I are already counting the days til we get to see them play again the next time they’re in LA. If you want an incredible band to play your wedding GET THIS BAND.” — Shereef & Jess
“They rocked the house!”
-Wayne, Transplant Connect
“Our friends and family are still talking about how awesome they are!”
“Note: This is going to be a long review because these guys deserve it. if you’re looking for something short, just take our word for it...they’re a 10/10. My wife and I used Business Time Ent. as our wedding band this past July (2017). It was a 200 person wedding in Los Angeles and majority of our family members and friends were flying in from out of town.
Having live music was really important for us. We didn’t have the luxury of a wedding planner or referrals for a ton of bands so we found Business Time online through The Knot. We were attracted to their long set list of great music. After corresponding via email/phone/text we met Tim and Mandy for coffee (note: Tim was so easy to communicate and coordinate with). They were a passionate married couple who loved what they did and they were extremely warm and generous with their time. A few weeks later, we were able to see/meet the rest of the band when they performed a showcase. This was very important for us since the band just moved to Los Angeles fairly recently. They blew us away with their talent and it was clear that they had a genuine love for music...so we booked them! Preparation was key for us since our venue only gave us a few hours of live music during the reception. Tim is a fantastic MC and planner so don’t worry about the flow of the reception. He had met with us and talked on the phone numerous times over the course of the planning stage, he and Mandy even did a walk thru of the venue to figure out their set up and our needs. Tim’s attention to detail and professionalism made us feel very comfortable leading up to the event. Now for the wedding day. The band was everything we wanted them to be. They brought in the brass musicians, extra singers...you name it. We wanted a harpist for our ceremony...they knew one since they’re an extremely connected band and know good talent given their education in music. So, if you want a big band or a small band, they have you covered. Everyone was dancing! The music was fantastic and flowed seamlessly. The set list was perfect. They learned music for us too, so if there’s a special song you’d like them to play, ask them...they’ll learn it and master it. They even threw in a few fun surprises we loved! We cannot recommend these guys/gals enough. They made our day so memorable and special. Our family and friends are still talking about how awesome they are! Thank you, Business Time!” -Michael and Julie S.
“Business Time blew us away on so many levels.”
“Our goal was to throw a rocking party and have guests walk away having had an amazing time. We wanted to have energy, dancing, and a magical feel to the night, but we also wanted to have a smoothly run event, as stress-free as possible, and to work with professionals. Business Time Entertainment was all of this and more - they made our wedding day beyond special, and we would recommend them to anyone - no questions asked.
From day 1, Tim was a professional. His communication was rapid, detail-oriented, and fun. From our first skype chat to walking through the venue, Tim was flexible, on-time, and insightful. He looked through our venue (which has some unique setups with multiple floors, outdoor music spaces) to make sure that his crew could easily setup and perform. We were always secure in the knowledge that the leadership of the band was organized and diligent. On the day of the wedding, though, the real magic began. Business Time blew us away on so many levels. We contracted for a 7-piece band, with live music during our ceremony and reception happy hour as well. The band went above and beyond to please us and make our day special - the guitarrist during the ceremony was outstanding. Our first dance was during our happy hour reception outside, and the band surprised us with a full arrangement to our first dance song (How Long Will I Love You, Ellie Goulding) which we weren’t expecting - it was a completely magical moment. They also learned two Bruce Springsteen songs at my request for the post-dinner dancing - and they absolutely killed it. Their rendition of Born to Run, which not only blew me away that they learned it for me, blew me away by their energy and commitment. Their saxophonist learned a solo, and it made the night. They played for 3 full sets, and by the end the dance floor was jammed with people - they got us flying on Africa by Toto, as everyone lifted us to dance on the ceiling. They even surprised us by videoing some of the songs, and shared the videos with us after - we were blown away by their dedication to our event. Overall, the one thing we really wanted out of our band was to just have a good time. We haven’t stopped getting compliments from our guests on how much fun the band and overall event was - Business Time Entertainment definitely brought our wedding to the next level, and for that we are eternally grateful. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody!” -Emily & Steve Z.
“Business Time Entertainment was literally a God send!”
“One of the most stressful parts of planning my wedding was trying to find a band that my fiancé and I both liked. Business Time Entertainment was literally a God send. Not only do they sound great, but Tim, along with everyone else in the band, are the NICEST people to work with. It was so nice interacting with Tim on the days leading up to the wedding. He was so helpful in walking us through the ceremony and guiding us on what we wanted. When it came around to the day of the wedding, everything flowed SO WELL. They were on time, set up and ready to go. All the music from the ceremony to the reception was perfect. We had recorded music along with acoustics and they played everything as it was supposed to.
Tim was a GREAT MC as well! He made sure the speeches, dances and cake cutting all flowed well. I was already so impressed with the band by just their personality and how nice it was to work with them, but let me tell you, this band sounds GREAT. We had so many people come up to us during and after the wedding and text us during our honeymoon saying how great the band was. Music is one of the most important parts of a wedding, and they knocked it out of the park. They were SO fun and really made our guests have a blast. All of them are so talented and you can tell they have a fun time doing what they do. Also, all of my vendors said that they were the nicest, best sounding, and fun bands they have ever worked with and will be recommending them to their clients. I am so incredibly grateful that we found Business Time Entertainment for our wedding and SO thankful they were a part of it. They truly are everything you would want in a wedding band, and I cannot thank them enough for making our wedding so incredibly special. I will definitely be recommending them to anyone who needs live entertainment.” -Stacey & Rory
“They were perfect.”
“A friend of ours recommended Business Time Entertainment and I’m so grateful. They were perfect. the music was perfect for our small wedding. We wanted a mellow vibe and they were perfect. they also knew when to pick it up a bit later in the evening. Tim was on top of the reception way more than I was, making announcements on the food, dessert etc. Details I never thought about. We had the worst storm of the past 30 years the night before/morning of our wedding and they never hesitated to come out (even though others got stuck in the mud!). I was happy to share our special day with them and would highly recommend them for your event.” -Gretchen P.
“ If you get opportunity to book 'em - do it!”
“I LOVED working with these guys! From the first time we chatted to the big night, they were delightful to talk with, accommodating, and put on a heck of a show. Some of my favorite moments of the entire wedding were dancing and enjoying their music! They do awesome jobs of all sorts of covers - classics and moderns - that will keep you and your guests moving. They also were really helpful to keep the schedule of toasts and other happenings on track the day of the wedding, which helped me relax even more and enjoy every moment of it.” - Alex & Briana
“Besides marrying my husband, the best decision we made was hiring BTE.”
“We met Eric and Mandy through a great friend (he’s a composer so we definitely trusted his opinion.) From the first meeting they were absolutely wonderful, willing to work with our awkward venue and even helped coordinate a choir for the church.
We soon found out Eric and Mandy weren’t actually available for our date but the majority of their band was and they promised they would find great replacements for themselves. This made me so nervous because I really felt like we had clicked with Eric and Mandy. But! There was absolutely no need to feel nervous. Their replacements were INCREDIBLE! The band rocked all night long. Every guest commented on how amazing they were. The crowd danced all night thanks to the amazing band. The lead singers were gorgeous, enthusiastic, and spectacular. I know it must sound like I’m exaggerating but I’m genuinely not. The venue was awkward and a challenging setting to get everyone on their feet but BTE had no problems with that. They were in tune with the crowd’s mood, happy to coordinate with the traditional lebanese band we hired, and quickly learned last minute songs we requested.
Genuinely..... besides marrying my husband, the best wedding planning decision we made was hiring BTE. I’ve told every friend I know who is planning a wedding to hire BTE. They are the best wedding band I’ve ever seen.” -Grace
“Tim and Mandy were so incredibly easy to work with.”
“Choosing Business Time was by one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding. Tim and Mandy were so incredibly easy to work with. Their communication with us during the whole planning process put us at ease because we knew they had it handled. They are so clearly passionate about the work they do, and it shows in the relationships they build with their couples, not to mention the STELLAR music they produce!
Tim worked seamlessly with our other key vendors and made sure everything was on schedule the entire night so that we had nothing to worry about, and could enjoy our special night. ALL the band members were so incredibly talented and full of energy, and made us want to keep dancing. We saw them at a wedding a year before ours, and knew we HAD to have them. They packed our dance floor the entire night and kept the party going all night. To this day, our friends and family (some of whom are professional musicians) cannot stop talking about how great the music was, and how much fun they had dancing the night away with us. We requested some 90’s jams - they nailed them! Our first dance and parent dances - nailed them! My maid-of-honor even secretly contacted them beforehand to play a surprise song for my family, and they blew us away with it. Do yourself a favor and GET BUSINESS TIME!” -Krystal
“THE BEST EVER!!!”
“Please let me tell you right now - book BTE for your event. We recently had the pleasure of having BTE perform at our wedding on 9/28/2018. I am eternally grateful to Tim and the band for not only making this an easy process but for BRINGING THE PARTY!!! Please believe me when I say there is no DJ that could bring life to our wedding like BTE did. They were incredible, all ages were on the dance floor enjoying all styles of music. Mandy, you are an incredible singer!! This is not your average wedding band, this is truly a band of extremely talented musicians that influence the whole vibe of the event! I was a bride living in Michigan, with a wedding coordinator based in Chicago, planning a wedding in California. The time zones alone are confusing! Tim was as organized and responsive as you could have possibly wished for. Everything from the initial contact to the day of the event flowed with maximum efficiency. Not once did I feel unsure or worried about a thing - Tim fully understood the importance of BTE’s role in our event and what that meant to us. Another thing I appreciated was that they were dressed for the occasion - Mandy wore a gorgeous dress and the guys were dressed in their wedding best! (A minor detail that shows how professional these guys are!) I could go on and on, they are not only incredible musicians but fantastic teammates in the planning process and genuinely caring people! Thank you again!! I will share your name every chance I get!”— Melanie K.
“They are like duct tape that keeps everything together!”
“My husband and I recently got married this past February. Business Time Entertainment was an integral part of our day and helped make everything go so smoothly.
Business Time Entertainment was there throughout the whole day - ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and they really acted like the glue to keep the day running. Guests, family, and we were blown away with the beautiful music and the priceless ambiance they provided. I was already overwhelmed when they played the perfect music at our ceremony. We weren't at the cocktail hour, but we heard rave reviews. And they kept the momentum going during the reception. They were receptive to what we wanted, and offered their own expertise. The band is friendly and talented, and they even provide MC services. This is all crucial to having a seamless day. My husband and I were so amazed at just how smoothly our day went, and it's in large part due to Business Time Entertainment. Thank you for all the fond memories.” -Bonnie and Jun
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“I can’t thank BTE enough for making our daughter and son-in-law’s night of love and celebration BEYOND special. As we told Tim, the attentiveness with which he treated every question, request, and concern during the year leading up to May 28 made all the difference to us. We were confident that BTE was not only going to be there but that they also understood how much all of this meant to us. That is priceless. The band and its music was awesome. They kept everyone on their feet and no one was ready to leave when it was all over! We have gotten many, many compliments about the night, and it was BTE who kept the spirit alive.” -Laurel
“I don’t even know if I have the words sufficient enough to explain our appreciation for what Tim and his team did to our wedding. They are very kind and professional. We contracted Business Time Entertainment to inquire about a live band for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They did an awesome job with the processional and recessional songs. Our cocktail hour is full of fun and entertainment when they played all the songs we’ve selected. We are getting a lot of compliments with our song selection and the band itself. We hired them because we are basically on a tight budget. They have the most reasonable price out of all the companies we inquired. I highly recommend Business Time Entertainment for your wedding and other events need. You will not regret it.” -Hoel D.
“If you want the best live band ever for your wedding reception, select Business Time Entertainment. Owners Tim and Mandy Lillis have assembled a great group of professional musicians and vocalists that your guests will truly enjoy. In addition to providing great music, Mandy also MC’s the wedding reception events and flawlessly follows the timeline with a personal touch that all of our guests just raved about. The best compliment that we can share is that the dance floor was filled to capacity the entire time the band performed during the reception. The band’s enthusiasm and obvious close friendship with each other was contagious and it felt like they were part of our family. Simply put...they were the best!!” -Don H.
“Tim and the band are absolutely amazing. My wife and I saw them perform at a friend’s wedding and asked them to play at ours. They are extremely talented and keep the crowd dancing the whole night. Tim was easy to work with and very organized. Overall, I would recommend them over and over again.”
— Mike & Kate
“I have one word for Business Time. PHENOMENAL!! I think it speaks volumes that as a guest at the reception I had to come leave a review about how professional and talented and ORGANIZED this band is!! From start to finish the band members were full of energy and kept the party running smoothly! I am not much of a dancer but they were so engaging and funny that they had everyone out of their seats and having the time of our lives. The female vocalist should be on American Idol or something! What a fun time!!”
— Alyssia H.
“Professional, punctual, patient and so talented! What more could you want?! Tim’s communication was on point from day one and follows through until the end. The band looked and sounded great and kept the evening flowing smoothly. They deliver on all promises. Their song range is very diverse and were even willing to learn additional special songs for our wedding. Thanks for everything!” -Jen G.
“I can say a band is a must because it elevates the party to a whole different level and we are so happy we hired BTE! They also DJ in between and hosts the reception so they were a great package. They have a variety of playlist and their lead singers sing really well. I really can’t say that with all bands. They brought the house down and almost everyone was on the dance floor just lovin’ the music and groovin with all their moves. I also love the fact that they are flexible to work with snd is ver accommodating with our requests. Tim followed up on us well enough to make sure that we get the vibe that we want for our reception. And our guests loved them! They all had a great time and mentioned that they were so glad we hired a band because it made a lot of difference. So don’t hold back on this one. People may not remember the decorations, the venue, or even the favors but they will definitely remember the band. It should be one of the highlights of their experience on your wedding day because it sure was for us!” -Jennifer F.
“I can not say enough about these wonderful musicians! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for making our event a huge success! Mandy, Tim and the rest of the gang were top-notch and really killed it at my son’s wedding over the Memorial weekend! Everyone had a great time on the dance floor and Mandy did a beautiful job emceeing the event. We got so many compliments from our guests on how much fun they had on the dance floor. From the initial showcase demonstration to their final performance, Tim worked with the wedding couple to ensure that all the little details (equipment set up, music selection, program format, and I am sure...a few words of wisdom) were taken care of so the kid’s could just enjoy the evening...and boy did they!! One of the best things about this band is that they are a husband and wife team who absolutely love their job and it shows in their professionalism, attention to detail and caring attitude. You are not hiring a band thru a broker and paying exhorbitant fees. We ended up hiring the band with the horn section (7 piece) which really added a lot of depth to the sound and believe me, they are extremely reasonable compared to other bands with that number of musicians. I would highly recommend Business Time to anyone...you can not go wrong! We will definitely use them again if there is ever an occasion we need a band.” -Patti M.
“Music was very important to us for our wedding and Business Time Entertainment definitely did not disappoint! From the moment we had our first video chat with Tim, we knew we made the right choice to hire BTE. Communication with Tim was extremely easy throughout the planning process and he always responded promptly to any questions we had. My husband and I aren't really into dancing (to the point where we even considered not having a dance floor!), but we love going to concerts, so we really wanted to have a live band. I can honestly say we had SO much fun dancing on our wedding day and it's because BTE was that good! So many of our guests came up to us throughout the night and complimented on how great the band was. BTE also went along with our "oddball" song selections, provided music for our ceremony, and even learned 3 songs for us that were not part of their song list! When we first contacted BTE about playing at our wedding, they asked us what our top 3 priorities were when it comes to entertainment and we answered: good energy, professionalism, and fun. BTE knocked all 3 out of the park. We couldn't be happier with how our wedding music turned out. Thank you so much Business Time Entertainment!” -Krista and Ryan