Wedding Reception Music Suggestions


Neal Davenport Band
The Neal Davenport Band is a 5 piece band consisting of Keys, Drums, Guitar, Sax and Female Vocalist. This is a great choice for wedding receptions when dancing will be an important part of the evening. This band can cover most musical styles from big band to beach music to 70's rock and roll. It can be downsized to quartet if neccessary or upsized to 6 or 7 pieces by adding more horns.


Keys, Drums, Guitar, Sax and Female Vocalist
Medley (Dance Music) Play Stop


Neal Davenport Trio
A trio is a great choice for gatherings of 100+ people. Trios are very versatile as they have the look of a band, can switch to dance music if needed, and volume can be controlled more easily. Sax, Keys and Drums is probably my favorite trio combination. Our sax player can switch to clarinet and also play percussion. The main reason I like sax in a trio is because it adds great energy and is a common instrument to big band, jazz, rock and roll and soul music. Piano, Bass and Drums is great for lower key and jazz events. Keys, Guitar and Drums works very well for a combination of styles and when rock and roll will be the biggest request of the evening. Vocals, of course, can be added to any combination.


Sax, Keys and Drums Trio

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Medley (Instrumental) Play Stop



Piano, Bass and Drums Trio

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You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You Play Stop



Keys, Guitar and Drums Trio

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Roadhouse Play Stop


Neal Davenport Duo
For those events where dancing may occur in a smaller reception surrounding, consider my Keys and Drums duo. This duo is a versatile combination. It can handle cocktails and dinner with light instrumentals and break out into dance music when I add vocals.


Keys and Drums Duo

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Girl From Ipenema Play Stop


Wedding Party Introductions
Please supply a list of names a few weeks prior to the reception via form at the Wedding Reception Outline link. We generally play quietly behind this event.
First Dance
*Usually the bride and groom's favorite song together.

Some examples follow:
  • At Last (Etta James)
  • Unchained Melody (Righteous Brothers)
  • The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
  • It Had To Be You
  • Our Love Is Here To Stay
Father/Daughter Dance
*The father chooses this tune.

Some examples follow:
  • Butterfly Kisses (Raybon Brothers)
  • My Girl (Temptations)
  • Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)
  • Daddy's Little Girl (Traditional)
Mother/Son Dance
*The mother chooses this tune.

Some examples follow:
  • Always On My Mind (Willie Nelson)
  • You've Got A Friend (James Taylor)
Cake Cutting
*We (the band) usually announces the cake cutting but rarely play background music during it as the quiet helps to get guests' attention.

Some examples follow:
  • That's Amore (Dean Martin)
  • We've Only Just Begun (Carpenters)
Bouquet Toss
*No music-just drum rolls, etc.
Garter Toss
*No music-just drum rolls, etc.
Garter Removal
*About 25% of brides don't include this in their reception anymore.

Some examples follow:
  • Stripper Theme