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Ariel Music & Events

Award-winning Music

We deliver show-stopping music for weddings and private events in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and resort destinations worldwide.

We are extremely proud have received over 200 five star reviews in both The Knot and WeddingWire plus the highly coveted “Hall of Fame” award given to only 1% of special events bands nationwide.

You can count on us for real guidance as you plan your wedding or event.  Our over 35 years as performers and event planners has given us the skills to deliver a flawless event.  You can count on us to make your Special Day truly magical!

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About Ariel Music & Events

Our music and event company is an evolution of more than 30 years of success in the wedding and special events business.  The journey began with husband and wife team, Len and Elizabeth Greene, launching their band Ariel, which was to become an award-winning wedding and party band. They founded Ariel Entertainment in 1982 and their company has provided unparalleled service and incredible music to countless clients over 3 decades.

Our clients are discriminating couples and corporate planners who are looking for the best talent and services available in the NYC, NJ and CT area.  We are now offering a wide array of talent from high-energy dance bands, to DJs and hybrid bands.

In Their Own Words...

Rachel
Rachel
bride
The Heartbeat Band killed it. From the outset, it was clear we were dealing with a professional operation. Liz was extremely detailed and worked with our planner to map out the day to the minute. The band’s energy was incredible and kept people on the dance floor all night long. We received so many compliments from guests about the band. The saxophonist in particular was amazing. Thank you, Liz and the Heartbeat Band, for helping make our wedding so special!
Gabrielle
Gabrielle
bride
I cannot express how grateful my husband and I are for Liz and her team! The planning process was so smooth - and the execution on our wedding day… Priceless! The entire reception was a party from start to finish! Everyone said it was the best band they have ever witnessed at a wedding, and as a wedding planner myself - I can 1000% confirm that is true! Their main goal is to make sure everyone is dancing, and having the best time and they will make sure of it!
Ian
Ian
groom
The band was absolutely incredible! The singers were phenomenal, full of energy, amazing voices, and such great stage presence. By the second song the entire wedding was on the dance floor. We received endless compliments all night and even after the wedding about how amazing the band was. They truly made the night unforgettable. The quality of service was top notch from start to finish. Liz was organized, easy to work with, and made sure every detail was perfect!
Alex
Alex
bride
I can't say enough good things about our experience with Ariel Music & Events. We had the band Heartbeat for our wedding and they made the night spectacular. All our family and friends kept asking where we found this band, and how unbelievable they were. We worked closely with Liz to build the perfect timeline for the evening to integrate dancing and fun for the guests throughout the dinner and entire evening. I highly recommend Ariel Music and Events, they are worth every penny.
Rebecca
Rebecca
bride
This band is super talented and was a big hit at our wedding! Liz was very organized and communicative throughout the the process from ceremony, cocktail hour and reception! The band was super lively with the crowd and had amazing energy! The band had a nice mix of music so all ages had an amazing time! Everyone one was dancing! I highly recommend!!!!!!
Philomena
Philomena
bride
We hired Ariel after wanting to hire their sister band Heartbeat who we have seen play at other weddings. Heartbeat was not available and we decided to go with Ariel. We were not disappointed! They lived up to the hype and brought great energy all night. Our guests loved them! They did everything exactly as we asked and did an awesome job learning our special songs. Liz was extremely kind & understanding & very responsive! She was so easy to work with and is extremely professional! We would hire Ariel again in a heartbeat!
Mieko
Mieko
bride
Our experience with The Heartbeat Dance Band was outstanding. The music was excellent, and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the band’s energy and performance. Lawrence did a great job as MC, adjusting smoothly when our schedule shifted and checking in with us regularly. He was both fun and professional throughout. Liz was also wonderful to work with. She stood out from other band managers during the selection process with your organization, responsiveness, and professionalism. She made us feel comfortable throughout the entire planning and payment process.
Ciara
Ciara
bride
We hired the Heartbeat dance band for our wedding in August 2025. Not only did the band beat our expectations, but they were all extremely talented. Their energy, presence, and talent were incredible, and all of our guests were very impressed by them. Heartbeat dance band knows how to bring the energy, and make your night unforgettable.
Charles
Charles
groom
We booked the Ariel dance band for our wedding, based on a friend's introduction and reviewing their videos. We were a bit nervous, having never seen them live before. However, their performance blew us away and was one of the best parts of our wedding! People were dancing all night, from young to old. They learned a number of songs that we asked for, and even let them bride's father sit in on a song that was meaningful to our family. They were funky, electric and professional. 100% recommend.