The Riverside Hitmen

Expect a lot of dancing, a lot of singing along, and a lot of incredible feedback from friends and family over the following months. We're constantly being told we're one of the best party bands around, and we do everything we can to play the perfect hits for your party.

Your entertainment starts months before we arrive. After meeting for coffee with you (our treat), we work together to create a custom setlist, just for you. You want the Cupid Shuffle? No problem. You hate the Cupid Shuffle? Let's skip it and find your perfect songs.

We then talk with your coordinator and the venue to work out logistical details (parking, food, electricity, setup time, etc.). When the day finally comes, we show up extra early to set up our equipment before guests arrive. It takes 2 hours to setup, but we prefer to have longer, just in case.

Once the sound and lights are ready to go, it's up to you what kind of music you want. Sometimes we provide classical guitar for the ceremony or a jazz trio for social hour, otherwise our DJ spins your favorite music during social hour and dinner at no additional charge, and makes any announcements you want (grand entrance, kissing instructions, don't sit next to Uncle Larry, etc.). We'll even provide a wireless microphone for you and your guests to make speeches and toasts.

After dinner and speeches, it's time for the first dance. Let us know your special song, and we'll be sure to learn it for you. After the special dances it's time to party! The band plays hit after hit for up to four hours, with everything from Taylor Swift to Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Bon Jovi, Adele, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry, Garth Brooks, Guns N Roses, Prince, and literally hundreds more. We often perform 60 minute sets, then let the DJ take requests for 30. However, we're flexible with those times as well. Basically, whatever you want, you will get.

After four hours of dancing, and everyone has had the "Time Of Their Life" (yes, we play the Dirty Dancing theme), it's time to turn the light on and head home. The band takes one hour to pack up, and we play a few tunes through our speakers while everyone is hugging and raving about your wedding. Congrats! You're married and threw an awesome party!

Our mission is to throw your dream party, on your budget. By combining our unbeatable band with our DJ, there's literally no song we can't tackle. We use the top musicians and entertainers from the twin cities, and always provide female lead vocals, male lead vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and 3 backup vocals, along with our sound and lighting system (which you're welcome to use). Plus, we offer all sorts of extras:

Horn Section - $250 (per band member)
Classical Guitar - $250 (ceremonies)
Additional Sound System - $250 (ceremonies)
Jazz Trio - $300 (social hour or dinner)
Photo Booth - $600 (includes props, prints, custom design, your choice of closed or open booth, and our attendant)

Did we mention that we'll learn your first dance for free? Also, before you sign, we'd love to meet for coffee (our treat) to make sure that we're the perfect fit for your vision.

Since we go over the top on everything, and our rates are so reasonable, we book up fast. Contact us today for our availability and a no-pressure quote. Happy planning!

- Kyle Tennis and The Riverside Hitmen

We require at least 1 standard household outlet/circuit, that does not share your Christmas lights. We don't take that much power (new equipment doesn't draw like the old), however, we require that a circuit is reserved just for us.

For "staging" (we don't require an actual stage), we need a minimum of 18x10 feet. That said, the bigger the better! If 18x10 isn't available, check with us. We're friends, and can get cozy if need be. The horn section needs an additional 6 feet (24x10).

We bring all our own sound and lights, so unless the venue provides it, we'll plan on bringing everything.