The LaCoste Band

We were looking for a local band that would play a variety of music for our New Orleans wedding recpetion and The LaCoste Band was perfect. We couldn't of asked for a better music experience. They played everything that we requested and then some. The band even made sure to learn our first dance songs. Carl did an excellent job communicating with us and he was willing to meet with us prior to the wedding day. The Lacoste Band is a great choice if you want your guests on the dance floor. We would definitely recommend them to anyone that is looking for a band. We couldn't be happier with our desicion to book The LaCoste Band. They made it a special night that we will always remember.

I had the great fortune of stumbling upon the LaCoste band to play at my recent wedding. I had no idea who they were or hadn't heard anything about them before finding them online through the Gig Salad site. I took my chance on booking them for my wedding based on the clips I heard on their website, and the fact that they were one of the most reasonably priced band I could find in my price range for the event. I cannot describe how pleased my wife and I were with what then took place at the wedding. First of all, Mr LaCoste was most accomodating in helping suggest songs and taking requests for the band to play in the weeks leading up to the event. The band was easy to communicate with via phone and eMail, and I never had to worry one minute about any problems before the wedding day. On the wedding day itself, the band was some of the first to arrive, and got all set up and ready to go well before I had asked them to. They are pro's at playing an event like this, I could tell, and they filled in the spaces at the beginning of the ceremony with light music to keep the mood building. They even played an impromptu bridal entrance song that was most appropriate and thoughtful. But the REAL show took place once the reception began. This band played every sort of music you could imagine, for both young and old, and did them all extremely well too. There were people from all walks of life at this event, and I don't believe a single song went by without someone on the floor dancing, if not all 100+ who were at the event. They had my two early teen daughters out there dancing, which I have never seen before! Yound and old danced. Line dances, slow dances, fast dances, you name it. In addition, the band played many if not all of the requests we had made prior to the event, and did a great job all day long of engaging the audience. They even broke out a Zydeco tune! This is a full band, at least 8 members, with multiple singers, horns, arrangements styles, etc. My guests walked away thinking I had had blown out my budget by getting such a band as this to play the event. I had spoken to many music talent managers before finding this band, and had been told that I would expect to pay 4-5 times the price I wound up paying for this band. I do not know exactly why I was able to find such an accomplished group as this for the price they played for, but now that it's over and I saw just how much they added to the reception, I would say they would be worth MUCH more than I payed. This band was PERFECT for a New Orleans style wedding. All the songs you'd expect, plus anything else you could ask. They even looked the part, impeccably dressed, and with a polished look that you'd expect to see from a band playing at a major event, and not just a local wedding. I HIGHLY recommend this band, would be happy to do so in person, if anyone would like to contact me. cansdap@yahoo.com
Thank you, LaCoste band, you all were the highlight of my wedding, and I feel very fortunate that I "stumbled upon you". When I entered the ratings below, I meant every one of them. I am not a pushover for just giving out such ratings to anything, and I sincerely feel like this band deserved a 5 star rating in every one of these categories.
Kim and Dave Moore

We used The LaCoste Band for a United Way Benefit Dance and they did a great job! They worked hard, took request and are very talented.

I am the General Manager of the Quarter House Resort in New Orleans, Louisiana and wanted to do something very nice for my guest that were in for the Essence Music Festival. I contacted the La Coste Band for our guest entertainment and all I can say is WOW THEY WERE GREAT! They entertained in our beautiful courtyard. Even the kids were dancing and enjoying the music. My resort guest wanted to make sure that I have them again next year and I will. Please book us for same dates for 2012. I will call to confirm. They were very professional and this was a wonderful opening for the guest in New Orleans for the festival. I want to also give a shot out for one of the great muscians in the band, Mr. Lonnie Morris he was great. Thank you LaCoste Band for making our guest feel special. Nikki Krivjanick, GM

I saw the Lacoste band at a hotel courtyard in the French Quarter and they had a great vibe and sound. They filled the courtyard with awesome music, powerful horns, and beautiful voices! They were full of great energy and they created a fun atmosphere! Check them out!

I recently worked at an event at which The LaCoste Band was a featured performer. They were lively and upbeat, not to mention talented. I enjoyed their performance so much that I contacted them two days later to book them for a conference that I plan in New Orleans.

Great band, high energy, very prompt and on time. I am booking them for another event in June :)

The LaCoste Band was the main entertainment for our Christmas party in 2009. On a terrible rainy night, the band still came even though half the guests couldn't make it due to flooding! The music was outstanding and our guests partied until the end, hic, by the way, was a second-line led by the band around our house! The song selection was varied and the band members were very personable. We would definitely have them again!

"Treasured Times Remembered" was the theme of the McDonogh 35's Class of 1975-35th Reunion. The LaCoste Band made the night one that will not be forgotten! We danced to our favorite songs of the 70's, 80's and 90's. To those of us that keep up with current music...The LaCoste Band provided that too!! The band played from the very beginning to the end of the event...indeed they are professionals.

The Lacoste band gave an Excellent performance at our Gala. The professionalism of Mr. LaCoste before, during and after the event helped to make things go smoothly! This band will have you dancing and singing all night. I loved how they tailored their music to the type of audience. I love them and my guests have been ranting and raving about them. I would recommend this group to anyone who wants to have a GREAT time at their event! Thank you for helping to make me event a success!

Really enjoyed a good celebration and the band really set the atmosphere for our 35th year high school reunion. The music was great, I couldn't dance due to an injury to my foot, but I did swing my hankerchief during the second line closing music. My husband and I are celebrating our 30th year of marriage this October and we really enjoyed the music that the band played which took us back to that great music era of our early dating years. Thanks Carl and band members for a great event!!

Carl was flexible, professional and easy to work with. The band's song list is extensive and I was able to add my favorites to the list as well. Everyone enjoyed the entertainment that evening and still talking about the 2nd line entrance. It was a wonderful evening. The band played jazz, dance music and the singer was incredible. Book LaCoste band NOW

The La Coste band was simply fantastic and a joy to listen to !

Cyril Hampton Mc Donogh#35
Class of 1975

The LaCoste Band was GREAT! The "musicianship" was fantastic !! The members of the LaCoste Band seemed to REALLY enjoy entertaining us and we reciprocated by in turn enjoying them thoroughly!! The seventies music brought back great memories. The variety of music they played was awesome and all the vocalists were right on time !! They made me want to break out my afro and do the robot !! Thanks Carl for a making our reunion a total jam !!

Props to my fellow Roneagle and his Lacoste Band. The were exellent and extremely entertaining. My wife and I loved the old school music and the rare sound of "live" instruments. It was fantastic! It was Carl's reunion too, yet he was there serving the rest of the class with his gift. Thanks Again!

The LaCoste Band reminds me of OLD SCHOOL music. It was good to hear some real music and socialize with classmates from the Class of 1975 35th
Class Reunion.

The band was great and very entertaining. The female vocalists was outstanding. We had a great time. I liked the fact that there was audience participation, too. Two thumbs up for the band. I will be celebrating my 25 year wedding anniversary in 2012 and will keep the band in mind for the entertainment at my celebration. Thanks to all of the members of the LaCoste Band.

The soulful sounds of the LaCoste Band made our class reunion a night to remember. It had us swaying in our seats, but mostly it made us get up and dance on our feet. The music was simply outstanding.

The LaCoste Band was the highlight of my 1/2 birthday party. Everyone loved their sound and how they changed the spirit of the outdoors party that extended from the inside party. The weather was hot, but the band was hotter. Everyone enjoyed the band from the dancers, to the swayers, to the laid-back relaxers. I would definitely recommend The LaCoste Band for your parties. I have already booked them for next year.

Great job. Very entertaining.

I hired the Lacoste Band for our first Landreaux Family Reunion. The band was fantastic, and the spirit was so alive regarding their talent that many of the guests are planning to hire them for their special upcoming events. I would DEFINITELY hire the Lacoste Band in the future for any event that is on my agenda. If there are any questions, please contact me, as I would like to have the privilege of personally promoting the Lacoste Band. Thanks, Wayne Farlough (wfarlough@cox.net)

The LaCoste Band was wonderful everyone at the party enjoyed the music selection. We would recommend The LaCoste Band to anyone who wants nice music and professionalism.Thank you for a wonderful night. -- Angelar D, New Orleans, LA, 6/6/2009

Carl and his band made life very easy for me in the planning stage and everyone at the party was very complimentary about their performance. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this group. sandra a morris -- Sandra M, New Orleans, LA, 5/16/2009