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Hank Lane Music Celebrates 10 Years with the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park

hanklane — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:50:03 +0000

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.

Hank Lane Music at the Critic’s Choice Awards

hanklane — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:23:47 +0000

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.

Hank Lane Reviews: Michael Hart Band at the St. Regis at China and Jonathan’s Wedding

hanklane — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:23:36 +0000

Dear Michael,

Wow! What a night you gave us all! You clearly helped make China and Jonathan’s wedding the happy success it was with your fantastic team. Your energy and positive attitude, along with all the amazingly talented musicians and singers you have surrounded yourself with, make for an unbeatable combination. I was thrilled to see all our guests rush out onto the dance floor every time you started to play! Every song was perfect and everyone was raving about you!!!

Thank you so much for helping to create an evening I will never forget!

With warmest regards,

Kiendl

Hank Lane Reviews: Steve Delisi at 8th Annual Midwinter Night’s Dream

hanklane — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:03:08 +0000

Dear Mr. Steve Delisi,

On behalf of the A Midwinter Night’s Dream committee I would like to personally thank you for providing entertainment at our 8^th annual event. You and your band made the evening a very special and truly enjoyable night for everyone in attendance.

This year the AMND committee raised $521,000, the highest amount yet! We are very proud of this accomplishment and hope to continue with such success as we move forward in the fight against ALS. We thank you again for the support you have given to AMND and the fight against this horrific disease. Our event would not be the same without you.

Sincerely,
Charley

Hank Lane Reviews: Michael Hart Band at Pleasantdale Chateau at Jacqueline and Patrick’s Wedding

hanklane — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:27:57 +0000

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 Reviews: Erik Marshall Band at the Mandarin Oriental at Sylva and Brian’s Wedding

hanklane — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:22:37 +0000

Dear Erik,

The Erik Marshall Band made my wedding perfect!

I can’t even tell you how every single person I spoke to after the wedding commented on how great the band was. I didn’t sit down for a moment, and neither did the guests. Brian and I are thrilled we chose you to entertain our guests. You’re the best!

Sylva & Brian

Hank Lane Reviews: Ernest Mills Band at Westin Jersey City at Elise and Mitch’s Wedding

hanklane — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:52:17 +0000

Hank Lane Music at The Plaza

hanklane — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:54:52 +0000

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

Hank Lane Reviews: Pete Saunders Band at Essex House at Liz and Craig’s Wedding

hanklane — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:43:32 +0000

Dear Kim,

Where do I begin? We were all completely bowled over by Pete and his band! What a sensational “performance”!!! And all night long! Everything was terrific – the music, the arrangements, Pete’s hosting, the timing of things from moment to moment – it all went so smoothly. People were literally coming up to me all night asking in wonderment: ”Where did you get that band?!” I cannot thank you enough for having the foresight to recommend Pete and his band to us for Liz and Craig’s wedding. And I am sure I will have the opportunity to recommend him to others for their occasions, too.

Although I did thank and congratulate Pete and his group after the wedding, please again convey to them, from both Janet and me, our many thanks and deepest appreciation for their work.

Our best to you, and everyone at Hank Lane for making our evening such a success.

Ira, Father of the Bride

Hank Lane Reviews: Russ Bennett Band at Carlyle on the Green at Francesca & Gus’ Wedding

hanklane — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:35:58 +0000

Dear Kim,

We are writing to thank you and the Russ Bennett Band for a fantastic performance at our wedding on October 2nd. From the moment Russ came up to us to introduce himself, he put us at ease. The band did such a wonderful job on the songs we requested, and went above and beyond in creating a special song written for me by my grandmother. Although given only one page of sheet music, they were able to transform a childhood memory into a very poignant and touching moment in the wedding that we will never forget.

The guests, including several musicians, raved about the Russ Bennett Band. They were able to keep the dance floor full all night, which was what we wanted. We appreciate the professionalism and extra effort to make our wedding truly special.

Thank you!

Francesca & Gus