Safia Valines
- Orlando, FL
- Wedding Band
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Ashley and The Cosmos is a high-energy dance cover band that specializes in providing the best soundtrack for your event. We play over 50+ receptions and special events each year and have earned many other industry accolades such as The Knot Hall Of Fame, “Best of Weddings", and Couple’s Choice Awards from WeddingWire. We focus our music to play all of the best dance hits and perform songs by Motown Favorites. 80's and Guilty Pleasures, Today's Top 40, as well as Familiar Classic Favorites. Our music is featured in creative medleys, mash-ups, and with seamless transitions, so guests immediately fill the dance floor and keep it filled all night long!
Ashley Wilcox and The Cosmos definitely were what made my wedding. Everyone was talking about how great of a job they did. I could not have been anymore pleased with the planning and performance by Ashley and the band! Highly, highly recommend!
Price Range: $2500-$3500
Gig Length: 90 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
Bride Interview with Ashley and The Cosmos
Before hiring Ashley and The Cosmos, please take a moment to read this important information.
“How long have you been doing what you do and how did you become a wedding band?”
Since 2009, Ashley and The Cosmos has been performing together and focused their attention in the wedding music market and special events. We play over 60 wedding receptions and special events every year and have earned the title of “Best of Weddings" and inducted into The Knot Hall Of Fame which is voted on by brides. We have focused our music to play all of the best wedding dance hits. We feature songs by Motown and Classic Favorites by artists such as Aretha, The Beatles, and The Temptations; 80's dance hits and guilty pleasures such as Footloose, Shout, and I Wanna Dance With Somebody; Today's artists such as Bruno Mars, Pitbull, and Katy Perry; As well as the familiar classic favorites of Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, and Journey. Our music is featured in creative medleys, mash-ups, and with seamless transitions, so reception guests immediately fill the dance floor and keep it filled all night long!
“We LOVE your wedding music services and your portfolio! Everything sounds FANTASTIC…so can you tell me what sets you apart from all the other wedding bands out there?”
1. Extraordinary Talent
Ashley and The Cosmos are comprised of some of the most talented musicians. Members of Ashley and The Cosmos have toured nationally and well as internationally with some of the most popular celebrity performers. Extraordinary talent and musicianship is seen in our repertoire, the performance of our medleys, sound management, and the lighting coordinated with our music.
2. Experience: We are Wedding Band Professionals, NOT a bar band!
Ashley and The Cosmos are considered wedding band professionals and perform 60+ wedding receptions each year. We are NOT a bar band that occasionally performs as a wedding band like most other groups! Second to wedding music, we perform for special events such as festivals, corporate events, and private parties.
3. Involvement in Wedding Market
As wedding music professionals, Ashley and The Cosmos are actively involved in the wedding market and continue to stay on top of all of the newest and latest trends. Extensive research is done in regards to our repertoire, our performance, and our show. We regularly attend wedding seminars, webinars, and special wedding vendor events to stay in touch with the newest and latest ideas in wedding music performance. We have performed in many of the most popular wedding reception venues and are also connected with multiple wedding vendors.
4. Private Consultations with a Female Who Understands!
Ashley and The Cosmos provide all our couples with an in-depth Reception Guide and schedules private wedding music consultations. Ashley works together with couples to coordinate the wedding music and emceeing for their special day so that they are actively involved in the wedding reception playlist. In working with Ashley, you are working with a female who understands the importance of the many different elements that go into making your wedding reception entertainment successful. Ashley understands the importance of communicating with the photographer to catch all the special moments, how to organize the wedding reception music so that your guests will get on the dance floor, how to communicate with the venue coordinator about special lighting, and much more!
5. Prompt communication and excellent organization
When planning such a big event, communication and organization is of utmost importance! Ashley and The Cosmos have received multiple compliments from many of their wedding couples and other vendors that Ashley is extremely prompt in communication and how much it is greatly appreciated. Ashley maintains excellent organization as well so that each and every detail of your wedding is highlighted the way that you want it!
“This all sounds so wonderful, but it also sounds expensive. Are we going to be able to afford this?”
Yes! Many of our clients are surprised at how affordable we really are! We offer several different wedding music packages to fit several different budgets. From all-inclusive, all-day ceremony music and wedding reception music packages to simple, basic limited packages, we offer different options to fit different wedding budgets.
“With whom do you work best?”
We work best with the couples who are excited about having an extraordinary wedding band to get their guests up on the dance floor. We work best with couples who want guests to walk away from their wedding reception saying ‘they haven’t danced that much in years!’ We work best with couples who communicate their needs and desires and we have found that throughout the years of performing as a wedding band, we have stayed in touch with most of our couples and have made great friends out of our clients as well!
“Can we have a play or do not play list?”
Yes. While we have a formula that we know works to get guests up and to the reception dance floor, we also work with couples to customize their playlist for the evening and make sure that favorite songs are featured throughout the night as well as avoiding songs that are not favored. Our wedding music packages also allow for the bride and groom to make special requests that are not on our current Master Songlist for the band members to learn prior to the wedding reception.
“What happens if a band member becomes ill?”
While we have never had to cancel any wedding due to illnesses, we do have back-up players for every individual in the band that we keep up to speed on our show. If an individual player has an extreme emergency where they cannot attend the show, we always have a back-up player ready to step in on a moment’s notice.
“Will you work with the vendors I’ve already found or want to work with?”
Absolutely! Having been in the wedding music industry for several years, we are actually familiar friends with many of the popular wedding vendors. Communication with other wedding vendors is actually very important to us to make sure that everything runs smoothly for the reception event. We also have resources and recommendations for couples who are still looking for wedding vendors.
“Can we see you perform live before booking?”
We LOVE to have couples see us perform when we are playing public venues, however, because we play so many private events, we cannot guarantee or hold a date for a couple wanting to see us perform live before booking us for their wedding. We encourage couples to check out our Facebook page where we post regular performance videos and we also are happy to provide references for couples to connect with that can provide a testimony of our show and work ethic.
“Do you take credit card and can we have a payment plan?”
We do accept PayPal and credit card for the deposit. For the remaining balance, we prefer a check, however we can accept PayPal or credit card payments with an additional transaction fee.
“Do you take more than 1 wedding a day?”
No, we do not take on more than one wedding a day. When you book Ashley and The Cosmos, we completely block off the entire day on our calendar for your event.
“This sounds like everything we’ve been looking for! What happens next to start the process?”
“The next step is for you to call at (phone number hidden), or you can email at wilcoxad(link hidden) about your needs and see if we’re a good match and find out what wedding music package fits your personality and style best.
“May we contact some of your former clients to see what it’s like to work with you?”
Yes! Absolutely! You can also look at our client testimonials here right now!
“We have a couple more questions before getting started. Can I call you to discuss further?”
Yes. In fact, we highly encourage all of our clients to reach out at any time via phone, text, or email so that we can get all your questions out of the way, answered, and make sure we are a great fit for one another. Again, please feel free to call me with any other questions you may have at (phone number hidden) or you can email me to discuss your needs and desires at wilcoxad(link hidden).
EXPERTISE
With any reception or party event, you want your guests to remember the great time they had and a huge majority of that lies within your music and entertainment. Ashley and The Cosmos not only provides you with the best, most talented, and most experienced musicians, but they also provide you with an energy and enthusiasm that brings the "WOW FACTOR" to your event.
Ashley and The Cosmos have extensive performing experience and can easily customize their repertoire to suit your needs, ranging from soft ballads to driving dance music. They excel at one on one personalized service for every client from the start to the completion of your event. From professional setup to the entertainment delivery, the success of your event is #1 with The Cosmos.
THE MUSIC
Ashley and The Cosmos features 6 members including 4 vocalists, bass, drums, lead guitar, and keys. The songlist reflects all of the classic dance and party tunes that all ages recognize and are delivered through fun, creative medleys, with transitions that are seamless so the energy stays on the dance floor all night. Ashley and The Cosmos plays older classics from artists like The Beatles and Aretha Franklin, the familiar favorites such as Shout and Footloose, and the newer songs that younger crowds enjoy but are still dance favorites such as Busta Move, Ice Ice Baby, and more!
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
With years of theatrical schooling, training, and experience, both Ashley and Tim are excellent Masters of Ceremonies and front persons and work closely with wedding coordinators and party planners to keep the flow of your reception or event moving with announcements of bridal parties, party introductions, toasts, first dances, celebration announcements, as well as as just making sure people get up on the dance floor and have a great time!
OPTIONS
Additional services that can be provided are ceremony musicians, DJ services, special requests, dinner music, cocktail hours, recordings, and more, all while bringing an energy that is nothing but contagious!
REVIEWS
Rose S. - Best Wedding Ever
Ashley Wilcox and the Cosmos were a huge contributor to my title of “Best Wedding Ever”. The band is truly talented and entertaining. The dance floor was packed the whole night with fantastic songs from all eras and genres. They even learned a couple new songs before the wedding because I wanted something on the play list that wasn't there yet. Everyone I talk with about my wedding compliments the band more than anything else saying how much fun they had and how great the band sounded, and I quote, “I couldn't tell for the first 3 songs that the band was playing, we thought it was the original artist they sounded so good.” They kept the whole event moving by doing a wonderful job as the MC's as well. The best decision I made was hiring Ashley Wilcox and the Cosmos to play at my wedding. An amazing band, they made my wedding the best experience and party of the year!
Andrea S.- True Talent
Ashley Wilcox and The Cosmos did a fantastic job! Their music kept the dance floor full of people! They played a variety of music and added special touches for the bride! They have such a great gift and they do a wonderful job at sharing it!
Ashley G.- Perfect for a wedding reception!
Ashley Wilcox and The Cosmos were such a hit at our reception. Everyone loved them so much that our guests actually chipped in at the end of a night for an extra hour of music! They played a wide variety of great tunes so there was a little something for everyone and lots of good dancing. We also asked that they play studio versions of our songs before they played their set, and the group was very accommodating and happy to help. Overall, they were super fun, energetic, easy to work with and most importantly, played an amazing show that kept people on the dance floor all night!
Kathleen Bird- EXCELLENT!!
Ashley Wilcox and The Cosmos were FANTASTIC!! Their song selection is fun and familiar to all ages and had our guests dancing all night long! Ashley has an AMAZING voice and the other band members are so extremely talented. Loved every second and guests are stil talking about what a great band!
Julie K.
You did such an awesome job at our son's wedding! We enjoyed your music, as well as the fun chemistry between the two of you, very much. Thanks again
A full songlist can be provided upon request.
1999 - Prince
(phone number hidden) (Jenny, Jenny) - Tommy Tutone
Addicted to Love - Robert Palmer
Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
All Right Now - Free
All Summer Long - Kid Rock
Angel - Shaggy Angel Eyes - Jeff Healey Band
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Authority Song - John Mellencamp
Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-a-Lot
Beat It - Michael Jackson
Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Billionaire - Travie McCoy
Black Horse and a Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
Boogie Shoes - KC and The Sunshine Band
Brick House - The Commodores
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Burning Love - Elvis
Busta Move - Young MC
Call Me - Blondie
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
Call Me The Breeze - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Domino - Van Morrison
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Dynamite - Taio Cruz
Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks
Everybody Talks - Neon Trees
Faithfully - Journey
Fight for Your Right to Party - Beastie Boys
Firework - Katy Perry
Folson Prison - Johnny Cash
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Forget You - Cee-Lo Green
Funky Cold Medina - Tone Loc
Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Get Down Tonight - KC and The Sunshine Band
Gimme All Your Loving - ZZ Top
Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Good Times - Chic
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Green River - CCR
Hair of the Dog - Nazareth
Hands To Yourself - Georgia Satellites
Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Hey Ya - Outkast
Hippy Shake - Georgia Satellites
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benetar
Honky Tonk Woman - Rolling Stones
Humpty Dance - Digital Underground
Hurt So Bad - Susan Tedeschi
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
I Love Rock and Roll - Joan Jett
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
Ice, Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
I'm A Believer - The Monkees
I'm Gonna Be 500 Miles - The Proclaimers
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
I've Done Everything For You - Rick Springfield
Jesse's Girl - Rick Springfield
Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
Jump - Van Halen
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Last Dance With Mary Jane - Tom Petty
Let's Go Crazy - Prince
Little Miss - Spin Doctors
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Love Shack - B-52's
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Me and Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
Miss You - Rolling Stones
Mony Mony - Billy Idol
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
Oh What A Night (December '63) - Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons
Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Pontoon - Little Big Town
Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
Push It - Salt-n-Pepa
Raise Your Glass - Pink
Rapper's Delight - Sugar Hill Gang
RESPECT - Aretha Franklin
Rock and Roll All Nite - KISS
ROCK in the USA - John Mellencamp
Rock This Town - Stray Cats
Roll With The Changes - REO Speedwagon
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Rump Shaker - Wreckx-N-Effect
Santeria - Sublime
Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy - Big N Rich
Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) - Michael Jackson
She Loves You - Beatles
Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Shout - Isley Brothers
Some Kind of Wonderful - Joss Stone
Space Cowboy - Steve Miller Band
Staying Alive - Bee Gee's
Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
Stronger - Kelly Clarkson
Stuck Like Glue - Sugarland
Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
Superfreak - Rick James
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns and Roses
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Taking Care of Business - BTO
Tequila - The Champs
Thank U For Lettin Me Be Mice Elf - Sly and the Family Stone
The Breakup Song - Greg Kihn Band
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
The Stroke - Billy Squier
Then - Brad Paisley
This Love - Maroon 5
Tik Tok - Ke$ha
Tootsee Roll - '69 Boyz
Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down) - Chumbawamba
Tush - ZZ Top
Train in Vain - The Clash
Twist and Shout - Beatles
U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer
Under Pressure - Queen
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Walk Away - Kelly Clarkson
Walk this Way - Aerosmith
We're Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister
What I Like About You - The Romantics
When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
When Doves Cry - Prince
When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Krauss
Whoomp There It Is - Tag Team
Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Word Up - Cameo
You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker
Your Love - Outfield
Ashley Wilcox | Vocalist |
Timothy Garland | Vocalist |
Brett Cantrell | Lead Guitarist |
Matt Patterson | Bassist/Vocals |
Nick Trinoskey | Keys/Vocals |
Dave Hooper | Drums/Precussion |
Z said “Safia is a Terrific entertainer and great opera singer. Communicative and worldly. Very professional and delivers what she promises. Also, very responsive…”
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Gigi G. said “Jorge Otoya was wonderful and all of our guests loved his music. I would absolutely use him again!”