228 Express Band is a 6 piece high energy Wedding and Party band based out of Biloxi, Ms. This band is perfect for your Wedding or any occasion. We specializes in the best sounds of the 80s , 90s R&B, Motown, Oldies, Blues and some Country to Today's music. So if you want to have fun with celebration, laughter and great music book your next event with 228 Express Band
3 reviews
Richard P.
November 10, 2025Incredible band with talented musicians and vocalists. Whenever they were playing, we couldn't help but get out on the dance floor. The way you feel the music from this band compared to a DJ or another group is unparalleled. They were also very accommodating if we needed something for the wedding. Very helpful and I can't recommend them enough!
Hired as: Wedding Band
228 Express Band
Thank you Richard your wedding was beautiful and amazing. We are glad you enjoyed our performance.
Jessica F.
March 9, 2019I think everyone should book Trish May & The Blu Jayz Band. I have worked with them at shows, as I shoot photos on stage, and have done a couple of their photo shoots. They're really nice people. I love them to death, and I promise you wont regret seeing their shows.
Hired as: Party Band
Stacie M.
November 13, 2018I have booked Trish May's band multiple times for shows at The Blind Tiger Biloxi Beach and let me tell you... They throw down! They get the crowd jumping, bringing people out to the dance floor, and incredibly interactive with the crowd. I seriously HIGHLY suggest that you book this band for your next party/gig/whatever! You won't be disappointed! I promise. I have spent a lot of time booking bands and I know the majority of the bands on the Coast, and this band is incredible! Book them!
Hired as: Party Band
Price range: $1500-3000
Languages: English
Gig length: 180 - 240 minutes
228 Express Band is designed to make your event very exciting and keep the crowd interested in the great sound of music.
Trish May & 228 Express Band is a 7 piece energetic band of professional musicians alone with female and male vocals. This band covers music from as early as the top 40s, Motown, R&B, Neo-Soul, Funk, Blues, and some Country. This group has played all along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as well as Mobile, Alabama, Florida, and New Orleans. 228 Express Band is the perfect group for all musical occasion keeping their party guest interactive and dancing all night long. This band plays Weddings, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Festivals, and Conventional Centers So get ready to enjoy one of Ms Gulfcoast finest groups for your entertainment needs. Book now
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Kiln, MS
Instrumentals
Green Onion Booker T-Mg's
Mr. Magic Grover Washington
Cut The Cake Average White Band
Hip Hug Her Booker T-Mg;s
Motown
Knock on Wood Wilson Pickett
How Sweet it is Mavin Gaye
Chains of Fool Aretha Franklin
Ain't to Proud to Beg Temptations
My Girl Temptations
Midnight Hour Wilson Pickett
Let's Get it On Marvin Gaye
Billie Jean Michael Jackson
Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
Rock Steady Aretha Franklin
Stand by Me Ben King
Superstitious Stevie Wonder
Respect Aretha Franklin
The Twist Chubby Checker
When a Man loves a Woman Percy Sledge
Easy Lionel Richie
I Wanna Dance With Somebody Whitney Houston
September Earth Wind & Fire
At Last Etta James
80's-90's
Electric Slide Marcia Griffith
Ain't Nobody Chaka Khan
Simply The Best Tina Turner
Kiss Prince
Human Nature Michael Jackson
Morris Day Jungle Love
Before I let Go Frankie Beverly & Maze
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Disco
Celebration Kool & the Gang
Good Times Chic
Brick House Commodores
I'm Coming Out Dianna Ross
I will Survive Gloria Gaynor
Play the Funky Music Wild Cherre
LeFreak Chic
We Are Family Sister Sledge
Get Down On It Kool & The Gang
Purple Rain Prince
2000-Today
Happy Pharrell Williams
Crazy in Love Beyonc
Moves like Jagger Maroon 5
All of Me John Legend
Just The Way You Are Bruno Mars
Cupid Shuffle
Blurred Lines Robin Thicke
and many more....
Trish May & 228 Express Band was assembled by an amazing Female Vocalist who was influenced by singing at an early age in a church group. Then later gain influence from the great sounds of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Cher, and Etta James . Her inspiration led to forming a group to play music of the Temptations, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, K C & Sunshine, The Eagles, Wild Cherry, and today's artist Bruno Mars. Ed Sheeran and Maroon 5.
Full PA Equipment/Lights Optional
Wedding Band
