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Thanks for visiting us and congratulations on finding the highest rated corporate event and wedding band in Texas! We can’t wait to work with you to curate the perfect entertainment from start to finish whether that’s playing the soundtrack to your dream wedding reception or serving as your backing band for an interactive (live band karaoke) corporate event. We love what we do and our clients have shared some amazing feedback working with us
Uptown Drive features a “Certified Original Lineup” meaning we rehearse, choreograph and perform with the same members at each and every event! This sounds like it would be the norm (and it should be), but there are some established entertainment organizations that will contract events first then piece together the band’s personnel from a pool of musicians… some of whom are more qualified than others and in some cases may be their first time playing for that band. This franchising practice is becoming more common in the Austin wedding band industry so we urge our friends and potential clients to do their due diligence when researching bands. PRO TIP: make sure that the musicians featured in promotional materials you watch are actually members of the bands you’re looking into!
Here’s more info on our front line:
EXCELLENTBased on 51 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Joe Rozsa2023-07-31They were a lot of fun, great music from the 80's, 90's and 00's. Look forward to seeing them again!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Katherine Wright2023-07-23Uptown Drive performed at my wedding reception! They were interactive, danced/played instruments out on the dancefoor, selected the best songs, and were just incredible! They were my favorite part of my wedding reception and I couldn’t recommend them more!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Maggy Gaskins2023-06-06Best wedding band ever!!!! Greg and the band were so easy to work with and put on the performance of a lifetime! We had multiple people tell us Uptown Drive is the best wedding band they’ve ever experienced. They truly made our wedding party the best event ever and we are so glad they were able to be there!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Frank Bowers2023-04-22Just book Uptown Drive for your wedding or event - trust us! My spouse and I had incredibly high expectations for our wedding band and Uptown Drive not only met those expectations, but shattered them in every way possible. From the moment the band started playing, our guests were completely hooked and never left the dancefloor. The band members are truly top-tier musicians and their talent was evident from the very first song. They played a fantastic mix of songs that had everyone up and dancing all night long. Even better, they were able to read the crowd and play the perfect songs to keep the energy going throughout the entire reception. Working with Greg (their band leader) was awesome. He was incredibly professional and responsive, making the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. On the night of the wedding, the band was punctual, well-prepared, and truly went above and beyond to ensure that everything went smoothly. All in all, Uptown Drive was an amazing investment and one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. It’s the best party band I’ve ever seen.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Amanda Bressner2023-04-16Just WOW! If you are looking for a band that brings the energy and makes your party like no other - HIRE UPTOWN DRIVE! Not only did they keep everyone dancing all night long, but they even brought me and my husband on stage for an encore performance! They were so much fun and every single one of our guests has not stopped raving about the band. Also, something I didn't realize would make much of a difference but that many people have commented on is that they alternate singers throughout their set. This just brought new life constantly to the night and kept everyone excited. I originally picked Uptown Drive because my wedding planner said they are the most fun band they usually see and they truly exceeded all expectations. I cannot recommend them enough!!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Beth Milam2023-04-01Uptown Drive is a GREAT band to have at any party. They keep everyone dancing and their crowd interaction is top notch! They are so easy to work with and accommodate any request you make!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Victoria Helbing2023-03-20Uptown Drive was one of the highlights of our wedding day. From the beginning, Greg was always very responsive and accommodating to our preferences and helped our vision come to life. They also assisted not only with live music, but played music for our procession, cocktail hour, and reception. I cannot praise this group enough for their adaptability, optimism, and willingness to help out. Unfortunately our officiant that we booked did not show up on our wedding day, but then fortunately for us, Quiesean stepped up to the plate and officiated our wedding on short notice. It is a memory we will look back on and cherish/laugh at forever and appreciate a fellow red raider (wreck em!) to help us out in time of crisis. Uptown Drive performed a live set during dinner and then turned it up for us while on the dance floor after dinner. They are great with keeping the crowd engaged and involved in performances. Myself and my husband are already thinking of another event we can plan and book uptown drive for because we loved them so much. They truly made our wedding day so special and memorable. They worked well with our vendors and introduced themselves to myself and husband while setting up. Every single one of our guests talks about how amazing the band was and we credit uptown drive for all these amazing memories we were able to create with them on our wedding day!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Ashlynn Patrizi2023-03-14Where to begin, my husband and I first saw Uptown Drive preform at one of our favorite bars when we first met, Bakers Street Pub, and instantly fell in love with them. We first heard them perform in 2018 not even knowing that they were a wedding band! When we got engaged in 2020 we immediately knew what our first decision would be…. Hiring uptown drive to play at our wedding. This was absolutely the BEST decision we made for our wedding. Greg Williams really made the process easy, exciting and it was an absolute pleasure working with the entire band. We danced, we cried and we got blisters on our feet.. highly suggest this band. They get the party started and get the crowd excited!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Kassidy Porter2023-01-27Best band ever!!! So interactive with the crowd — they know what they’re doing! Beyond blessed to have them at my wedding, it wouldn’t have been the same without Uptown Drive!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Lauren Ross2022-12-06First word that comes to mind about Uptown Drive is WOW!!! They put on a spectacular show and provided the best entertainment for my wedding! Their voices are beautiful but they had choreography as well that had all our guests in awe! It was a party on the dance floor all night! Highly recommend booking if you want your wedding guests to have the best time dancing!
Greg Williams
Greg Williams attended Indiana University’s prestigious Jacobs School of Music before heading to Orlando, Florida to cut his teeth on some of the biggest stages at both Disney and Universal Studios. 2013 was a breakout year when he was asked onto an international tour with pop star Jason Mraz, playing a handful of saxophones (and flute) with the Grooveline Horns. He’s taken his experience on some of these amazing stages to develop a dance / variety band show catered to weddings and corporate events for your enjoyment!
Courtney Gayle
Courtney Gayle is a singer, model, actress, and vocal coach who moved from NYC to Austin in 2020. Her powerful yet intimate vocal style is outstanding and extremely versatile which has served her well performing with numerous variety bands and orchestras throughout the country. She is one half of the musical duo, Gritty Sunset, with her partner Eli Menezes and she frequently does print/influencer modeling as well as voice-over work for brands including Pantene, Kiehl’s, and DevaCurl.
Quiesean Wilson
Growing up, gospel music was the majority of what was played in his musically talented household but Quiesean Wilson was always fascinated by, and learned to sing, all genres music. He preferred big band and 50’s rock’n roll as a youngster before he began performing professionally when he honed in on pop, hip hop and a phenomenal Michael Jackson repertoire. His ambition grows each day to make sure he can continue to do what he does best – perform.
Upcoming Events
Listed below are our next 6 shows in hopes you’d like to experience our energy and stage presence firsthand! Please note that we’re able to slide some public showcases around in the event of a private party inquiry and if you’re looking to check our availability for your event just click over to our contact page. Note that the “(+CCH)” indicates when we have the amazing Cap City Horns with us!
Wedding Band
For Hire
Uptown Drive has the talent and experience to seamlessly work your customizations into our existing knockout party sets, helping to curate a truly personalized soundtrack to your big day.
Live Corporate Entertainment
Each corporate event is unique and we’re the entertainment professionals you can count on to execute your vision!
Interactive
Party Band
We offer over-the-top production, scrolling lyrics and an extensive song catalog of over 200 tunes to choose from!