Image by Taylor Swedberg

Do you think you could do some sort of a hora/jig to start off our
celebration? One of our questions when we first met with Michael
Benson. No problem the reply. Not only was it not a problem, it
was one of the most memorable, most talked-about aspects of our
wedding. The Michael Benson Band pulled this ethnic dance melee
hoedown off with skill, energy and know-how. The rest of the music of
the night ran the gamut, (from the ceremony through cocktail hour to
the reception) with many other masterful highlights showcasing the
band’s breadth and talent. Many of our guests from New York, London
and other parts of the globe raved about the band, and were more than
impressed. They wished they could have that kind of wedding-band
experience at every reception they went to, and so do we. The Michael
Benson band made our night. – Avra & Seamus

Image by Jean-Marcus Strole

Deciding to make the investment and book the Michael Benson Band was by far the best money we spent. Our big day would not have been complete without them. They are hands down, the best wedding band I have seen, and absolutely great to work with. So versatile in all genres, they know how to keep the crowd dancing!  We’re planning to hire them again for an anniversary party in the future. –  Tia & Nick

Photography by Michael Cline

We were lucky enough to hear the Michael Benson Band play a wedding reception at the Seattle Golf Club and were completely blown away! The amount of energy they brought to the venue was impressive, but so was the masterful pacing and sheer variety of music they performed at such a high level. Usually a shy dancer, I was the one leading my partner to the dance floor. The band completely made the night, and we left with their music stuck in our heads for the next couple of weeks.  - Chris & Valerie

Photo by Persimmon Images

We got married at The Seattle Tennis Club over a month ago.  The Band exceeded our expectations. Family and friends are still talking about how great the music was! Even some of our relatives who “don’t dance” were out on the floor.  Thank you Michael! – Andrea and Eli

Photo by Azzura Photography

At our 400+ person Fairmont Olympic wedding, Michael and The Band were perfect! They could not have done a better job. Simply amazing and fun to work with, Michael has a wealth of musical knowledge and a gift to perform. If we plan anything in the future requiring a band, they will be the first group we call. – Joe & Anna

Ben and I want to extend our thanks once again for the fantastically AMAZING job you all did at our reception at the Arctic Club Hotel. I cannot even keep track of all the compliments we have received from our family and friends and how your band made our wedding. You really are the best in the business. BEST DAY EVER! –  Anna & Ben

Photo by Azzura Photography

Michael, you were amazing and helped make our wedding unforgettable.  The dance floor was always full due to your fabulous talent and perfect song choices. Thank you so much for duplicating our song requests perfectly and making our special night even more special than we could have imagined. You were perfect in every way!  Best always, John and Jackie

Photo by Jeremy Leffel

We received numerous recommendations about the Michael Benson Band. Hiring them was one of our best decisions. Deborah’s family is Taiwanese and during one of our first meetings, Michael mentioned he could sing a Chinese folk song for them. During the reception, while thanking the family, we heard the first beats of the song. Everyone loved it and couldn’t believe Michael was singing in Mandarin! It was a wonderful surprise for them and one of the best highlights of the night that everyone is still talking about. The band also played a custom song specifically for Justin (the Indiana Jones theme) for our grand entrance. Throughout the night we heard many complements from our guests about how amazing this band was. Don’t hesitate. Hire them. We promise you won’t regret it!

Deborah and Justin – The Golf Club At Newcastle

I could not let any more time go by without sending you a note of our sincere thanks and appreciation to you and your incredibly talented band.  Both families had to travel from many places including the east coast of the US, and as far away as the UK and Hawaii. Coming from Vancouver BC we were probably the nearest!  For the guests who were there, it was not only a destination.  They also have been to many weddings all over the world.  Just about everyone was saying how absolutely amazed they were by you and the band and the energy it created.
 
Our sincere thanks once again and hopefully we will have a chance to meet on another occasion one day.

Best personal regards, Paul, Willows Lodge

Received an unusual compliment from a Tacoma Golf Club wedding guest on 6/26/11: “Your band was phenomenal. I work for the Walt Disney Co. mixing sound for live bands 7 days a week. Your talent, musicianship, and energy was the best I’ve ever heard!”