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The Star Talent Charles St. Paul Band performed for a fun wedding at the University Club in New York.
Star Talent Twilight Dance Band performed for a wonderful party at The Plaza Hotel in New York.
The Twilight Dance Band on Stage and the Packed Dance Floor at The Plaza Hotel
The 12 piece Twilight Dance Band began the night with one of our favorite First Dance songs “Save Room” by John Legend.
“Save Room” by John Legend
Many great 1st Dance Song ideas can be found on this PDF of our Most Frequently Requested Song List. Enjoy!
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New York’s best Country Music Dance Band performs for Weddings, Corporate Events and Country Clubs throughout the New York Metro area.
Star Talent Country Dance Band – NY’s Most Authentic and Versatile Country Music Band
Always authentic renditions of the original country music hits.
They feature traditional country instrumentation, including acoustic guitar, telecaster guitars, double neck pedal steel, mandolin, dobro, lap steel, harmonica and fiddle in addition to standard guitar, bass and drums. With 5 members who sing lead and background, their versatility is exceptional.
George Jones, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban and so much more.
Listen to them perform these favorites below:
Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do – Dierks Bentley
Who’s Cheating Who – Alan Jackson
Liza Jane – Vince Gill
Fast as You – Dwight Yoakam
Groovy Little Summer Song – James Otto
Pretty Good at Drinking Beer – Billy Currington
For more info: Star Talent Inc. 212 541-3770
Celebrity Direct Inc., our sister company produced a performance of Jay Leno at the Cadillac Palace Theater in Chicago.
Celebrating OMNI Youth Services 40th Anniversary
We booked Jay Leno, the host of NBC’s Tonight Show to perform a show for OMNI Youth Services for their 40th Anniversary Celebration. We turn-key produced everything needed for the show… sound, lights, theater, travel… right down to the dressing rooms – so our client can concentrate on what they do best.
The night featured performers from Second City Comedy and Radio Host Eric Ferguson from The Mix 101.9 in Chicago. Even Governor Quinn was on hand to present a proclamation commemorating “Jay Leno Day in the State of Illinois.”
The gala ended with Jay pulling the winning raffle ticket for the autographed Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
Outside the Cadillac Palace Theater in Chicago
Celebrity performers, Musical Acts, Comedians and Celebrity Speakers are booked and turn-key produced through Celebrity Direct Inc.
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Kicking off the Rooftop party scene this spring in NY city at the Financial Times Event last evening at Press Lounge atop the Ink 48 Hotel.
The atmosphere was “hip lounge” with our Star Talent team of Electric Violin and DJ Jenny Sparks.
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Star Talent DJ Jenny Sparks
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Our Electric Violinist and DJ Jenny Sparks atop Ink 48 Hotel
Chinese Dance Ensemble performs at The Plaza Hotel
To celebrate the opening of their new luxury hotel in Shanghai, Fairmont Hotels hosted a party at their New York property, The Plaza Hotel.
Star Talent was asked to provide our Chinese Dance Ensemble for a performance in the Grand Ballroom.
Traditional Chinese Ribbon Dancers, Acrobatic Performers, Drummers and the wonderfully costumed Lion Dance were all part of the show.
To celebrate their 100 year anniversary, Zurich Insurance threw a fantastic dance party for 800 insurance clients and executives at Philadelphia’s World Live Cafè. Star Talent’s Chuck Wansley Dance Band provided the fun.
The Chuck Wansley Band on Stage at The World Live Cafè in Philadelphia
Chuck’s performance was more exciting then we ever imagined. Thanks so much for making our event a fantastic success. As you know we searched for the perfect high energy dance band to celebrate with our 800 guests. That dance floor was packed wall to wall because of your band’s energy and excitement. We will definitely have them back on other events we do.
Thanks so much !! Event Planner, Zurich 
Celebrity Direct Inc., our sister company produced a private corporate performance of Jay Leno at the JW Marriott in Desert Springs, CA.
Jay Leno performing on the Corporate Stage
The host of NBC’s Tonight Show gave this manufacturing company a night to remember for many years to come. The crowd roared when their “surprise guest” was announced.
The Chairman, an avid fan of Jay’s for many years said “Jay really connected with our attendees, he’s a absolute pro and WOW did everyone have a good time.”
Celebrity performers, Musical Acts, Comedians and Celebrity Speakers are booked and turn-key produced through Celebrity Direct Inc.
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Showcasing more then 30 Luxury Hotels and Resorts, Fairmont hosted their VIP clients to an elegant and fun evening with Sway…Like Bublè at their NY Flagship property The Plaza Hotel.
Star Talent's Sway...Like Bublè performed for Fairmont Hotels at The Plaza
Star Talent Charles St. Paul Band performed for a wonderful wedding at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
The 14 piece Charles St. Paul Dance Band and the packed Mandarin Oriental Hotel Dance Floor
A Big Thanks! to Arthur Backal, James Munz and the fantastic catering team at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel that always make our performance go so smoothly.
The Star Talent All Stars Dance Band performed last Saturday for a beautiful wedding reception at The Pleasantdale Chateau.
Their Romantic First Dance L. O. V. E. made famous by Nat King Cole
View our PDF List of MOST POPULARLY REQUESTED FIRST DANCE SONGS
We appreciate working with the fantastic catering team at The Pleasantdale Chateau. They always deliver a fantastic level of service for each of their clients and certainly help us present an exceptionally smooth performance. Bravo!
DJ Jenny Sparks
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Our Star Talent DJ Jenny Sparks provided the music for
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
at their Global Awards Event at Skylight Soho.
Our DJ Jenny Sparks Provided the Music for the Rolls-Royce Global Awards Dinner
The Deanna Jones Orchestra performed at the Central Park Boathouse for a wonderful wedding celebration.
Orchestra Leader and Vocalist Deanna Jones
Dear Deanna,
You are the best! We loved your music and what a beautiful voice you have. We wanted to have a great time with all of our friends and family and your orchestra really brought everyone together.
I cannot believe how well you flow from Swing to Rock n Roll — but as my friends that ran up to you at the party and remembered you from the Jimmy Buffet Birthday Party said – That’s what makes you so special.
I can’t wait to dance to your music again sometime soon. Please thank Michael Taylor as well. His wonderful taste in helping us select the ceremony music was perfect.
Thanks so very much,
L & P
The Knot Magazine’s National Issue interviewed only one Wedding Pro for each vendor category for their “Wedding Planning Bible.”
Star Talent Inc.’s founder, Michael Taylor was selected to give his take on a few of today’s most important Wedding Music planning concerns.
The Knot Magazine's Winter 2012 Issue "Wedding Planning Bible"
The Knot Magazine names Star Talent Inc's founder Michael Taylor their "Music Master"
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Star Talent Symphonette performed a beautiful Wedding Ceremony Music Program at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York.
Star Talent Symphonette - A beautiful ensemble of 8 - 16 performers for customized wedding ceremony music
Star Talent Symphonette
A completely customizable mini-orchestra developed to create the most unique musical statement for Wedding Ceremony Prelude Music, Processional Music, Recessional Music and Cocktail Reception.
A very special string ensemble that may integrate Harp, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpets, Tympani or whatever the selected music requires. Our vast library of custom arrangements of Classical Themes, Opera, Film Soundtracks, Broadway, Pop and Rock, Children’s Music, Hebrew Melodies are all available from which to select. New arrangements are added monthly and unique requests are part of almost every performance. Most Requested Ceremony Music Repertoire
Performers may be attired in Contemporary Black, Formal Tuxedo or White Tie and Tails.
A 12pc Star Talent Symphonette recently performed at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel this beautiful ceremony soundtrack.
LISTEN BELOW:
Intermezzo from the opera Cavalleria Rusticana – Mascagni
Orchestral Suite # 3 in D Major “Air” – Bach
Theme from the Film Life is Beautiful
Feather Theme from the Film Forrest Gump
Fields of Gold – Sting
Gabriel’s Oboe from the Film The Mission
Under the Blue Whale – In the Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History is one of New York’s premier event venues. Star Talent Charles St. Paul Band performed for this annual corporate celebration.
The Charles St. Paul 14pc Dance Band Packed the Dance Floor "under the Blue Whale"
“We produce this event every year and we never repeat a band, but this year everyone wanted the Charles St. Paul Band back again. Thanks so much for making our event so memorable for our client company and all their attendees.
- Donna, Corporate Event Planner
For a beautiful Engagement Party at Adour Alain Ducasse Restaurant in the St. Regis Hotel we provided our Star Talent Jazz Ensemble.
Star Talent Jazz Ensembles for private receptions
Listen to our NY Style Classic Jazz Trio
“Fly Me to the Moon”
“Come Fly with Me”
Dear Michael,
My client loved your musicians. They were the perfect complement to a prefect evening. We’re all very excited for Deanna Jones to play the wedding this Fall.
As always, thanks for all your kind attention to detail.
- Leslie, Event Planner
