Hank Lane Music has been the recommended music provider at the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park since their inception ten years ago. We would like to congratulate them on their decade of success! A Hank Lane DJ got the 10 year anniversary party going last night. In honor of the hotel’s birthday, the Ritz-Carlton is offering luxury specials. For example, a 10-course Valentine’s Day dinner as an homage to the past 10 years is an upcoming event. To read more about the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park and how its celebrating ten years, click here.

The Critics’ Choice Awards Ceremony was on January 12th this year. Hank Lane’s own Lori Roth was a guest and had the opportunity to meet and greet many celebrities, most notably George Clooney and Brad Pitt. For more images and news from the awards, click here.

The entire show can be watched on demand at vh1.com.

Dear Michael,

We can’t tell you enough what an awesome performance you put on at our wedding. People are still raving about you guys. We are recommending you to everyone who is getting married! Thank you so much for allowing Sandy to sing Journey’s Separate Ways with you. We hope you enjoyed yourselves at the after-hours party. We hope to see you at another wedding.

Jacqueline & Patrick

Hank Lane Music was recently featured in The Plaza’a January newsletter. Here’s a snippet of our interview with them. To read the rest, click here!

What is the best first dance song?
We get requests for everything from Sinatra to Taylor Swift. You can never go wrong with timeless classics such as “Have I Told You Lately” [Van Morrison] or “To Make you Feel My Love [Bob Dylan], often performed in the style of Adele’s cover. We also love newer up-tempo songs such as Ray LaMontagne’s “You Are The Best Thing” and Michael Buble’s “Everything”.

What is the best song to walk down the aisle to?
Traditional pieces such as Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” are always beautiful. This piece also has the advantage of being able to continually “loop” quite easily, providing for lots of musical length for large bridal parties or a particularly long aisle. While the majority of couples still choose to go with traditional Classical music, more and more are choosing to go more modern. Going the more contemporary route can really make for a memorable ceremony. We have a lot of requests for our Hank Lane Rock Orchestra who perform rock and contemporary classics. Couples who choose to go with this have recently walked down the aisle to Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir”, Coldplay’s

Harlan and Stephanie,

The band last night was ABSOLUTELY incredible.  They understood what I wanted and did not want and were absolutely awesome.  Maybe if budget allows next year we can spring for a drummer and maybe a female vocalist, it was seriously absolutely incredible-can’t wait for the weddings I have next year that are using your company.  No doubt, we will be using your company again next year for our holiday party.  As soon as I have a date, we will be in touch!

Thanks again,

Michelle

As 2012 approaches, Hank Lane Music is getting set to ring in the New Year. Hank Lane bands and musicians will be performing at a number of New Year’s Eve bashes throughout the metropolitan area and as far away as Florida. We hope you can join us as we celebrate the new year. Here’s the inside scoop on where our bands will be performing. Make your reservations early. We’d love to see you there!

Garden City Hotel, Garden City, NY

Russ Bennett Band

Gilt Bar/Restaurant at the New York Palace Hotel

Pete Saunders Quartet

La Panetiere Restaurant, Rye, NY

Paula Atherton Duo

Mandarin Oriental

Harris Lane Band

Palm Beach Country Club, Palm Beach, FL

Erik Marshall Band

The Pierre Hotel

LeCaprice – Hank Lane Jazz Duo

Two E Bar/Lounge “Black & White Party” – Hank Lane Quartet

Ritz-Carlton, Central Park

John Davis Duo in the Star Lounge

The St. Regis

Hank Lane Duo in the Astor Court

The Waldorf-Astoria

Mike Herman Band at The Starlight Roof

Kenny Ford Quartet at Peacock Alley

Jeff Lubin Quartet at Bull & Bear Restaurant/Bar

Water’s Edge, Long Island City, NY

Charlie Ferrara Band

Once again, I wanted to thank you for a great band at our 2011 Halloween Masquerade Ball on October 14, at Trump.  They really worked hard the whole night, and people really enjoyed dancing.

We have selected our date for next year and I would like to reserve that date for Park Avenue Band, provided the band has the same key band members at that time.

Thanks very much,

Barbara

Dear Harlan,

You made such a great recommendation on Jeff Lubin. The playlist was perfect. We have been getting rave reviews and they made an otherwise special day even better! See you soon.

Always,

Jeff & Ali

Hi Ellyn,

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!  I just wanted to let you know that we received many compliments on the music at this year’s Thanksgiving Luncheon.  Thank you for the suggestion.  Several people mentioned to us how much they enjoyed the pianist, violinist and vocalist and that they felt this was as great addition to the Luncheon.

All the best,

Emily

With Fall in full swing, the music charts are filled to the brim with new popular music and autumn weddings are abundant. Here are some of our top picks for songs that will get your guests on the dance floor, no matter what type of event you are hosting.

1. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera
2. We Found Love – Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris
3. Sexy and I Know It – LMFAO
4. Pumped Up Kicks – Foster the People
5. Without You – David Guetta & Usher
6. Good Feeling – Flo Rida
7. Stereo Hearts – Gym Class Heroes Feat. Adam Levine
8. You Make Me Feel – Cobra Starship Feat. Sabi