From the White House to Madison Square Garden, our award-winning wedding bands, dance bands, specialty music groups and DJs have performed at weddings, parties, galas, corporate events, and exclusive social events throughout the greater Philadelphia area and beyond. Please enjoy a few of the Press and Awards BVTLive! has won over the past 25+ years.
BVTLive! Press and Awards: Award-Winning Bands and DJs
BVTLive! Award- Winning Philadelphia Entertainment Company
BVTLive! Carnivale is Featured in People Magazine
To say we fan-girled when we were booked to perform at Julia Rae, Bachelor alum, and her now husband Matt Lucido’s wedding is the understatement of the year. Her glamorous classic old Hollywood style affair was held at One North Broad and was even more beautiful than we could’ve imagined.
Julia and Matt’s entertainment package combined elegance with modern charm, with Carnivale at the helm of the celebration. Our 11 piece band ended 2024 with a bang, performing their entire reception with some highlights being their first dance to Keith Urban’s ‘Without You’ and a surprise performance of Crazy in Love by the bride herself.
BVTLive! City Rhythm is Featured in People Magazine
Our award-winning band City Rhythm, the talented Anthony Page Photography, as well as an outstanding Philly wedding vendor team was featured in People Magazine for NFL New York Giants player Jon Runyan Jr. and his beautiful wife Victoria’s wedding at Park Chateau Estate.
This was an incredible day for two amazing people, who had the dance floor going all night long with City Rhythm. From walking down the aisle to Canon in D to their first dance as husband and wife to Leon Bridge’s Beyond, and even a surprise mariachi performance for the groom, the Runyan’s chose the ultimate entertainment experience. We are so grateful we got to be a part of their day.
BVTLive! Press and Awards:
BVTLive! Launches new Luxury Production Sibling Company, On It Productions
BVTLive! Jellyroll performs at the 2024 Philly Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate for 15th consecutive year
6ABC Top Philadelphia Wedding Vendor- BVTLive! Live Band Showcase
BVTLive! Strangers Performs the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation 2024 Lemon Ball Gala
BVTLive! Jellyroll wins Best of the Main Line: Best Wedding Band and Best Cover Band 2023
BVTLive! Jellyroll wins the Best of Delaware Winner: Best Wedding Band 2023
BVTLive! Notable Performances:
BVTLive! Big Ric Rising Performs 6ABC Action News Anchor, Jessica Boyington’s Wedding!
In 2023 we welcomed Jessica Boyington and her husband-to-be Tim Roken to one of our live band showcases to find their potential wedding band. It was there that they met Big Ric Rising, and the rest was history!
Celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs. Roken at the Ballroom at the Ben in February 2024 was a celebration like no other. From start to finish being able to work with, and get to know, such a wonderful power couple made celebrating their big day even sweeter. We love you Jess and Tim, and are so thankful your wedding planning brought us together. February 17th will never be the same!
BVTLive! Performs at Jason Kelce’s Wedding at The Logan Hotel!
BVTLive! had the pleasure of performing the wedding ceremony for Philadelphia Eagles legend, Jason Kelce and his beautiful bride Kylie at the Logan Hotel! The Ceremony was stunning, complete with Eagles players at every turn, and Kelce’s 120lb sheepdog to walk them down the aisle.
Our duo, with Nils Mossblad on saxophone and Jake Calberman on guitar, serenaded the lovely couple as they walked down the aisle. Fun fact: Kelce wanted a saxophonist for his ceremony because he plays sax himself!
BVTLive! Jellyroll shares the stage with Tim McGraw!
Perhaps one of our most noteworthy wedding receptions for our band, Jellyroll, was when a father of the bride surprised his daughter during the father daughter dance with a rendition of My Girl by Tim McGraw, and Tim actually coming out on stage to perform!
This surprise not only shocked the bride, but shocked all of the guests as well as vendors. We knew about the surprise before and had to keep it quiet to make the moment special. It went above and beyond our expectations.
BVTLive! Jellyroll performs at the White House…. Twice!
Jellyroll received perhaps the highest honor bestowed upon a band, and was invited by President Bush and First Lady, Laura Bush, to perform at the 2007 Congressional Ball. The Congressional Ball is attended by Congress as well as additional dignitaries and their guests.
After a private photo session with the President and First Lady in the East Diplomatic Reception Room, Jellyroll performed an almost three hour show only to be asked by President Bush for an additional 20 minute encore. In 2008, Jellyroll was asked back to the White House at the request of First Lady Laura Bush for her 44th high school reunion.
Check Out some Additional Press and Awards for BVTLive! below!
Jellyroll turns 40! Check out the Philadelphia Inquirer article by clicking the image.
Philadelphia Magazine ranks the top 14 Wedding Bands in Philadelphia. Check out the article to see where we land!
Philadelphia Style on BVTLive! Philadelphia’s Top Wedding Vendor. Click to read!
Book BVTLive! for your Luxury Wedding or Event in Philadelphia
With award winning Philadelphia wedding bands and live entertainment, BVTLive! is Philadelphia’s premier entertainment company offering the best Wedding Bands, Dance Bands, Party Bands, DJs and Specialty Acts. Having the most requested Philadelphia wedding bands in our region, BVTLive! is proud to be recommended by most of Philadelphia’s top hotels, private clubs, and other premier venues.
BVTLive! is committed to surpassing your highest expectations by offering you the best dance bands in the Philadelphia area.
Our award-winning wedding bands and live entertainment include: Jellyroll, Elevation, Big Ric Rising, Experience, Midnight Hour, City Rhythm, Strangers, Back2Life, Deja Blue, Carnivale, Philadelphia Funk Authority, and The Philly Special Band.
Call us now at (610) 358-9010 to speak to an experienced entertainment specialist!