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Fantasy brought the best energy!! They made our reception a party!! We had a blast and our guests were all raving about them. They engaged with the crowd and are so, so talented. Not only are the wonderful musicians, they are also kind people and a joy to work with.

-Kaitlin Lane-

Bride
Century Room
Asheville, NC
Oct 14, 2023

This group was excellent. Can't believe how many people commented about being the best they ever heard. I would definitely use them again. Thanks Steve and everyone.

-Johnny T.-

Sedgefield Country Club
Greensboro, NC
Aug 18, 2023

Very good!!!!

-Sidney T.-

Event Coordinator
Country Club of Sapphire Valley
Sapphire, NC
Jun 10, 2023

They were perfect and beyond our expectations! Steve was engaging and involed the couple like he had known them his whole life. We were very satisfied.

-Tammy G.-

MOB
Roaring Gap Club
Roaring Gap, NC
May 20, 2023

Thank you so much Steve!! It was great- best night ever and the band was awesome!

-Cortney G.-

Bride
Gadsden House
Charleston, SC
Apr 22, 2023

They were awesome!! Several people wanted their card that night!! We had a blast!! Thanks so much for your help!!!

-Deveaux-

Event Coordinator
Hobcaw Yacht Club
Dec 29, 2022

This band was wonderful to work with through the whole process. The performance was great for dancing and they were playful with the crown. Great set list. Very efficient with set up and tear down, and so helpful that they could run their sound for the night. 5 stars!

-Heather W.-

Cameron Art Museum
Wilmington, NC
Nov 12, 2022

They were wonderful!! They are very interactive with their audience and had everyone up on the dance floor!!

-Christopher Clark-

Father Of The Bride
Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, NC
Sep 24, 2022

Had a great time with the band last Saturday night Everything went well!

-Blowing Rock Country Club-

Blowing Rock, NC
Sep 10, 2022

The band was awesome!!! You had everyone on the dance floor all night. We loved all the interaction with the crowd! Will definitely recommend you to others!!

-Cheri A.-

Hope Valley Country Club
Durham, NC
Apr 09, 2022

My name is Olivia Hasty and my husband and I were honored to have Fantasy preform at our December 11th wedding. Long story short- Fantasy was absolutely INCREDIBLE! They got all of our guests out onto the dance floor and kept them dancing all night long! Fantasy played the perfect mix of songs that our guests knew and loved. In the middle of the reception I had a last minute song request that I had not mentioned to Fantasy in advance (Mustang Sally, which is my mom's name). I asked if they could play the song and goodness did they deliver! I appreciate Fantasy's flexibility as this resulted in such a fun surprise to my mom. Everyone also loved how engaging Fantasy was. They came into the crowd, coordinated dance lines, had guests singing into their microphones, and even brought the bridal party up onto the stage! Our guests had such a great time dancing that they kicked off their shoes (including the MOB, MOG, and myself)! I also want to emphasize how talented the members of Fantasy are. They have incredible voices and are masters on their instruments. It is easy to see that Fantasy is a group of professional artists who know what they're doing. In addition to their music and performance factor, Fantasy also expertly emcee'd our reception- from introducing me and John into the reception, playing our first dance and parent dance songs, the cake cutting, the prayer before dinner, our last dance song, and so much more. They provided smooth transitions throughout the evening and had zero pauses/delays. Fantasy also ensured that the audio was clear and that the volume was perfect. From start to finish my experience with ECE and Fantasy was easy and very positive. My advice- stop your band search and pick Fantasy. You will not regret it!

-Olivia H.-

Wedding
Country Club of North Carolina
Pinehurst, NC
Dec 11, 2021

I can not begin to describe to you how appreciative we are to you and you’re services. Thank you so much for all of your help in making our day so fun and special for us. We were so glad you helped us pick the BEST band for our wedding. The whole band Fantasy and Steve, made our wedding a memorable one. They interacted with the crowd, got everyone to dance, and made our wedding so much fun! It rained on our big day and we had pivot and make adjustments, and they rolled with every punch! They even took a shorter break cause we had delayed due to weather and kept the party going! We are so appreciative of their flexibility, and loved every minute of the night! Please let any other couple know that if they want a band for their wedding—Fantasy should be their top choice🤗

-Mary A. -

Oct 02, 2021

Ellie, I can not begin to describe to you how appreciative we are to you and you’re services. Thank you so much for all of your help in making our day so fun and special for us. We were so glad you helped us pick the BEST band for our wedding. The whole band Fantasy and Steve, made our wedding a memorable one. They interacted with the crowd, got everyone to dance, and made our wedding so much fun! It rained on our big day and we had pivot and make adjustments, and they rolled with every punch! They even took a shorter break cause we had delayed due to weather and kept the party going! We are so appreciative of their flexibility, and loved every minute of the night! Please let any other couple know that if they want a band for their wedding—Fantasy should be their top choice🤗 Thanks a million!!!! MH and Huck

-Mary-

Oct 02, 2021

Thank you sir for the most incredible night. We have had the whole guest list continue to rave about how amazing you guys were. Please let me know how I can support and where to leave reviews - you guys CRUSHED it. Thank you for the best night of our lives.

-Thank-

Jul 24, 2021

Thank you sir for the most incredible night. We have had the whole guest list continue to rave about how amazing you guys were. Please let me know how I can support and where to leave reviews - you guys CRUSHED it. Thank you for the best night of our lives.

-Anonymous-

Jul 24, 2021

The band was awesome and great to work with. Would love to have them again.

-Larry-

Jun 05, 2021

The band was awesome and great to work with. Would love to have them again.

-Larry G.-

Jun 05, 2021

Dear Steve, Just wanted to drop you a note to say THANK YOU for a wonderful evening supplied with great music and tons of fun! We got so many compliments on The Fantasy Band and continue to. You all were fantastic and everyone really enjoyed every minute of it!!! You all sounded fantastic and kept the crowd moving and entertained. I only have one complaint… it had to end! Sorry I didn’t really get to thank you in person and hope you all got plenty to eat. It was one fast and busy night. Thanks for making it special and very memorable! You all were a pleasure to work with. So happy you were available and able to be a part of Brittany and Reid’s special night! THANKS SO MUCH!!! Cindy and Dean Smathers

-Dean-

May 01, 2021

Just wanted to drop you a note to say THANK YOU for a wonderful evening supplied with great music and tons of fun! We got so many compliments on The Fantasy Band and continue to. You all were fantastic and everyone really enjoyed every minute of it!!! You all sounded fantastic and kept the crowd moving and entertained. I only have one complaint… it had to end! Sorry I didn’t really get to thank you in person and hope you all got plenty to eat. It was one fast and busy night. Thanks for making it special and very memorable! You all were a pleasure to work with. So happy you were available and able to be a part of Brittany and Reid’s special night! THANKS SO MUCH!!!

-Cindy and Dean S.-

May 01, 2021

I just wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was working with the Fantasy Band. They were so professional and kept the crowd engaged all night! I look so forward to working with them again and will be recommending them to my future clients!

-Britni-

Wedding
Oct 03, 2020

The band was a great improvement over last year's band. Member feedback was very positive and we are already in the works in seeing which event we can have them back too. Great Job I hope to see the Fantasy Band back at BRCC very soon.

-Bill -

Blowing Rock CC
Sep 07, 2019

Fantasy rocked the house for our Alive After Five! They got everyone on the dance floor immediately, took requests and interacted with the crowd so well. No one wanted to leave! We had tons of requests to bring them back to our amphitheater - DURING the event! Our guests already wanted to see them again and they hadn't even finished their set yet. Cannot recommend this group more!

-Town of Forest City-

Alive After Five
Jun 20, 2019

They were AMAZING! Steve was very personable; the lead singer was awesome and the whole band was so professional! Their song selection was great! They played all the right songs and got old and young out on the dance floor! Everything they did was on-point and super high-energy! We danced all night! Their sound system was great, they were on-time and they accommodated us 110%! We were so pleased and everyone absolutely loved them! It was such a great party that I had to throw my shoes away at the end because they didn't hold up to all my dancing! So, so, happy and I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about them!

-Robin-

Wedding
Jun 01, 2019

Cannot thank all of you enough for the great music and entertainment you provided for our daughter's wedding reception. It exceeded expectations and the crowd loved every minute of it. For our family and our love of good music, having great, live music was the most important aspect of the reception and top priority. Fantasy did not disappoint! Thanks for providing us with lasting memories of such a fun night with friends and family!

-Vicki, Paul, Tess & Angela G.-

Wedding
Mar 02, 2019

Incredible!!! I heard Fantasy for the first time back in 2014 and ever since then I knew I wanted them to play for my wedding reception. Once I secured my wedding date, I immediately contacted East Coast Entertainment to book Fantasy! They played beautiful background music during our dinner and we had a completely packed dance floor all night. They are amazing at keeping the crowd into the music for their whole performance. We couldn't be happier that we chose Fantasy and Steve is wonderful to work with!! Our guests will never forget our wedding reception and we owe that to Fantasy! Thank you guys so much for being such a huge part in making our wedding the best day of our lives and making it an unforgettable night!

-Melissa and Ryan-

Wedding
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Apr 14, 2018

I cannot express how much we enjoyed the Fantasy Band. They are always amazing and our faculty and staff were thrilled to have them return to play for the 2nd Annual Duke Eye Ball. Please give Barry my sincere appreciation for always delivering exceptional service in filling our entertainment request. We hope to book the Fantasy Band for the 2019 Eye Ball.

-Renee W.-

Duke Eye Ball
Feb 03, 2018

For the second time, Fantasy did not disappoint! We received so many compliments about Fantasy last year, that there was no doubt in my mind I would be booking them for our Gala again this year. And I am so pleased I did, because once again they delivered a great performance and had my crowd dancing throughout the evening. Steve and his team are such a pleasure to work with, and incredibly accommodating. Thank you Fantasy for everything, hope to work with you all again soon! Thanks

-Sarah H.-

Event Planner
Jan 20, 2018

We had the most amazing experience with Fantasy! They got everyone on the dance floor immediately, took requests, and interacted so well with the crowd. No one wanted to leave! We couldn’t be more thrilled that they were available and that we hired them. They even contacted us a few days before the wedding to talk over details. We were super impressed and will definitely recommend them to our friends in the future! Thanks also to you for all your help with the logistics! We appreciate your efficient and responsive communication and how easy the process was. Happy 2018 to you and your family!

-Lauren & Jordan -

Bride
Dec 30, 2017

Fantasy was absolutely phenomenal. They got everyone on the dance floor in a matter of minutes and the dancing was nonstop from there. Lots of guests have commented on how great the band was. We're so happy to have had the opportunity to work and party with them!

-Betsy B.-

Wedding
Oct 07, 2017

Fantasy was GREAT! Once again they kept everyone on the dance floor. They are so easy to work with and very accommodating. I believe we will want to rebook them for 2018, but I am waiting for approval from my director. Thank you!

-Ken I. -

Corporate Event
Jul 22, 2017

Just wanted to send a HUGE Thank You for Sunday evening. The band was incredible and our guests could not stop raving about you all!! So many people have told me that you all were one of the best bands they've ever heard. Thank you for making our reception so much fun! I'm pretty sure the majority of guests didn't leave the dance floor the whole time. We are so grateful you all played at our wedding!

-Julia & Dylan M-

Bride & Groom
May 28, 2017

Thanks to you and and the rest of the band members for your performance Saturday night. We all loved it and the bride said it could not have been any better. Fantasy made the night extra special! With great appreciation

-Paul-

Father of The Bride
Apr 08, 2017

Fantasy was, hands down, the best band I have worked with and seen perform! I cannot say enough amazing things about this group; Steve was incredibly professional to work with, they engaged our guests throughout the evening, and their voices and music was spot on. My guests did not want them to stop, I’m sure they would have had them play until the wee hours of the morning if it had been an option. I received compliment after compliment about Fantasy, and we will be booking them for future events, without a doubt. A huge thank you to Steve and the rest of the group for making our Gala the best one yet! Thanks Barry, great recommendation! I will definitely be booking Fantasy again.

-Sarah-

Gala
Jan 21, 2017

Dear Steve and the Fantasy Band What an amazing night!!!! I cannot begin to express my appreciation for such a wonderful evening. I have received many comments regarding how everyone enjoyed you and the gentleman playing for us. I am so grateful and cannot wait until the next time I get to see you all perform.

-Renee W.-

Duke Univ. Event
Jan 13, 2017

They were fabulous!!!! Worth every penny. People danced the entire night. They were engaging and so fun. I cannot say enough good things about them! 

-Amy-

Wedding
Nov 12, 2016

The band was FANTASTIC.

I knew they would be, but they really just made the whole wedding. All of the band members were so nice and really got the dance floor going. They even let my dad play the drums for "Brick House" ! It was probably the highlight of my night, besides the whole getting married part:) anyways, I will be recommending them to anyone who is looking for a band. They were truly awesome, and easy to work with! 

-Katie-

Bride
Oct 02, 2016

I wanted to let you know Fantasy was one of the best bands we have ever had. They did a beautiful job of keeping the crowd at the dinner,  and the dance floor was full the entire event. At the end of the night a dozen people came by to tell me they want Fantasy back next year. I heard it from more people at the breakfast on Sunday morning.

-Ken-

Municipal Association of South Carolina
Jul 16, 2016

--Taken from a hand-written note on CHCC stationary--

"I just wanted to write and let you know how pleased we were with Fantasy this past weekend! So many of our members stopped to tell me how great the band was - several even went on to say that it was the best band we have ever had at CHCC. I have been here for 8 years and can say without hesitation that I agree, Fantasy was the best we have seen. Steve was so great to work with; he was very professional, kept me in the loop for his plan for the night and read the crowd well. They are without a doubt at the top of our wishlist for future events! Please let them know again how much we appreciate their work and that we are eager to have them back!"

-Julie -

Chapel Hill Country Club
Jun 25, 2016

They were awesome! And so easy to work with! Would hire again in an instant

-Tiffany-

Event Planner
Hibernian Hall
Charleston, South Carolina
Nov 05, 2015

The band was outstanding, everybody had a great time! They were very interactive with the crowd and kept the dance floor packed. Thanks again for all your help and I will refer friends or family to you or whoever is looking for some great entertainment.

-Jonathan-

Groom
Indigo Society Hall
Georgetown, South Carolina
Oct 24, 2015

Thank you so much for checking in, Barry.  Fantasy was incredible!  We loved them and they definitely made the party.  I would be happy to be a reference if needed.  Thank you so much for everything!

-Megan-

Bride
Murphy, North Carolina
Sep 12, 2015

Hope you are doing well also, The Fantasy Band done exceptional. We have had them for Three years in a row and I have never booked a band more than one time since I have been president. But I listen to the social media on Facebook and the festival web site and they have requested for them to come back for the last Three years. I have to say they are one of the best entertainers I have ever had to work with. Steve and the group are always the most polite and respectful band members I have ever worked with since I’ve been involved in festivals. I have always enjoyed having them at our festival, they bring enthusiasm and bond with the crowd to make it an awesome time. I’ve already had feedback that people would like to have them back again, so I will bring it to the board again this year to see if we can bring them back again. Just let them know we believe they are the best entertainer’s in the industry and I will support them in anyway possible.

-Pat-

Collard Festival
Ayden, North Carolina
Sep 11, 2015

The band was great!  We had a blast- as always, thanks a million!

I will continue to refer people to you as I have the opportunity.

-Capers-

Wedding Planner
Charleston, South Carolina
Jun 27, 2015

I just wanted to say thank you once again for an incredible experience with Fantasy Band. Our guests had a fantastic time and we have received tons of compliments on how fun the dance floor was and how great the band was- again, many thanks for making our wedding very fun!

-Megan-

Bride
May 15, 2015

Doug, just wanted to send you a note to let you know how much everyone enjoyed the performance put on by Fantasy at my daughter’s wedding reception last Sat.  They did a great job and kept our guests entertained right up to the end of the reception.  I can still hear the crowd chanting "Just one more" at the end. Thanks again for arranging for Fantasy to be with us. I am certain that others from the Georgetown area will be wanting to book them in the future.

-Bob-

Father of the Bride
Aug 23, 2014

I just wanted to thank you ONE LAST TIME for making our wedding reception truly unbelievable! Our guests are still talking about the fun they had--I mean, calling us, texting us, posting on facebook! You all really know how to make an event memorable, and I just want you to know how much that means to us all. We are trying to come up with reasons to have you all continue to be in our lives every few years, since the upcoming wedding you will play for my sister is the last wedding we will have! (we will think of something!!) I even had guests of mine ask if they can be invited to my sister's wedding--just to hear you all again! Haha!

So, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

-Amy-

Bride
Mar 01, 2014

They were really fabulous! Everyone loved them and they kept the people dancing all night long. They are one of the top wedding bands I have ever worked with. They have great energy and enthusiasm.

-Amanda-

Wedding Planner
Feb 15, 2014

I just wanted to say THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for being the best wedding band of all time!!! We had a blast with Fantasy at the Carolina Inn. You truly made the reception a party, and got all of our guests on the dance floor (which was what Robert and I both wanted!) Robert loved singing with you guys during shout, and I loved how y'all could come out onto the dance floor as well. The whole experience was better than I could have ever imagined. In short: you guys ROCK.
Thank you thank you thank you!

-Krisyen-

Bride
Oct 05, 2013

At Jenny's wedding reception on August 24th we had an absolutely great time, in large part to Steve and the band. You guys did a great job engaging the crowd and I know there were some folks there who never sat down all night! The best I can remember you only took 1 short break all night. People I run into are still talking about what a great night it was. It is a night that Jenny and Marshall as well as Cathy and I will never forget! Thanks for a great, great night.

-Herbie-

Father of the Bride
Aug 24, 2013

The Fantasy Band was great! They played for our son's (Wilson) rehearsal dinner after-party on August 16; your recommendation of them was perfect. They were professionals in every respect, and I know everyone enjoyed their performance. They even allowed an old "high school drummer" - me - to sit in with the band for a couple of songs; that was definitely a highlight for me! I can't thank enough you and the Fantasy Band. I definitely will consider and recommend you, EastCoast and Fantasy for any future entertainment needs.

-Murray-

Wedding Rehersal
Aug 16, 2013

Last night we had the real pleasure of having the Fantasy Band play for us at our daughters "meet the bride and groom" party...what a wonderful occasion and nothing but compliments to the band...very professional, great entertainers, great musicians, they have it all...Steve was a real pleasure to work with, we sort of left the music choices up to him based upon the guests reaction and what a night it was...thanks for steering us in their direction, would highly recommend them to anyone...just a very professional group who were a joy to spend the evening with...needless to say they were the hit of the party!!!

-John-

Engagement Party
Jul 20, 2013

We truly appreciate you and your team coming to play at our wedding on June 22nd. You guys were incredible. We loved every second and your band was such a highlight for the event. It is always a pleasure seeing you guys preform. Again, thank you so much for traveling and playing all night in the heat! You guys are the best!

-Heather and Justin-

Bride & Groom
Jun 22, 2013

A BIG thank you to all the members of the Fantasy Band for providing an absolutely fantastic performance at Lizzie and Paul's wedding on Saturday. You guys are the professionals and letting you do what you do without the FOB getting too involved was the right advice. Gene, you had guests doing the Soul Train Review even though it was 90 degrees in the ballroom. You guys and gal never lost the energy in the room. I knew the reception was going to be perfect when you invited Lizzie and Paul to participate in your band prayer before their first dance. I had a sense of calm from that moment on. I may have even received a little Divine intervention to sing "Soul Man" almost on key! The bride, groom, entire wedding party and multiple guests all commented on how good the band was. We had a blast.

-J.B.-

Father of the Bride
Jun 01, 2013

We absolutely loved y'all. Not only were you all great musicians and singers but we loved how you engaged the crowd. We will recommend you to others and perhaps have you back again some day! You made our party.

-Katherine-

Cotillion President
Apr 13, 2013

Thanks so much for arranging for The Galaxy to have Fantasy for our winter formal!!!!!!!

There were FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!! Everyone there had a wonderful time.

Steve was a joy to work with and so flexible with our schedule. They were quite a hit with our guests.

Everyone danced throughout the evening. And, yes, I danced to "Carolina Girls" wearing my full length Carolina Blue fur coat. Bought it in Argentina and this was the perfect occasion.

-Rita-

Formal
Feb 23, 2013

I attended Chris's surprise 50th birthday party this past Sunday night and just wanted you to know we had a blast. The band Fantasy was amazing!! They worked the party all night long and involved Chris in so much of the entertainment. This made the music and getting to enjoy his special night so much better. Chris is my youngest brother and our father who is now 83 and in a wheelchair. I wheeled him out onto the floor when they sang "Your My Brown Eyed Girl" (yes I have brown eyes) and we danced and the band applauded him. What a special moment for him and our family. Chris's party was one to remember thanks to Fantasy!

-Cindy-

50th Birthday Party
Feb 17, 2013

Fantasy was absolutely the best!!!!. These guys were so personable and really are down to earth people. They know how to relate to everyone and get people involved to have a good time. The very first song they played, my 2 yr old niece was on the dance floor and Steve walked out with his guitar and played and danced with her - very special. We had a wonderful evening and thanks to Fantasy, it will be one we will always remember!

-Dan-

Father of the Groom
Jan 01, 2013

We were very pleased to have had the band "Fantasy" play at my daughter Joelle's wedding over the Memorial Day weekend. The band members we professional in every respect and their music "lit up" the event. They played with so much energy that it poured from the bandstand all over our guests causing them to dance, dance, dance the night away. I have attended many weddings and events where the musicians were capable however they did not engage the audience. This was NOT the case with "Fantasy"! Steve and his crew made our event very special. I received many compliments from our guests on the band's behalf regarding how wonderful they played and how much fun they were. Many thanks to the very talented band for playing with such vitality, soul and, when appropriate, humor!

-Joe-

Illinois Wedding, Father of the Bride
Palatine, IL
Jan 01, 2013

Our convention ended Sunday morning, to rave reviews your band was a major contributor to our success! Your most talented band was the perfect entertainment to our Saturday night President's Reception and Dinner. Thank you for helping us make this convention a memorable event for each of our guests.

-Fran-

Corporate Event
Jan 01, 2013

Fantasy was everything we had bargained for. They showed up in plenty of time and were very pressional and easy to work with.

They are great musicians and all of the wedding party loved their music. They took the minimum number of breaks and kept the party going. They got out in the middle of the dance floor and interacted with our guests. There was high energy felt by everyone until the end.

We definitely got our money's worth and we would hire then in a heartbeat for our next's daughter's wedding.

-Sumter-

Father of the Bride
Oct 19, 2012

Thank you so much for recommending Fantasy Band for our wedding. We are still hearing rave reviews about the music and there was not an empty spot on the dance floor the whole night! We could not be more pleased with their performance and would recommend them to anyone looking for a great show! The entire band was so friendly and they looked as if they were having as much fun as we were! Their sound was outstanding, the music selection was huge and they didn't take long breaks during the reception. We appreciate your recommendation and thank you for the memorable experience that Fantasy Band has created for myself and my husband.

-Allison-

Bride
Sep 29, 2012

They were amazzzzzing! Totally interacted with the crowd and were just great entertainers ad sounded awesome. They definitely made the wedding and kept everyone dancing till the end. Would highly recommend them. Plus just really nice group of guys on top of it all:)

-Kate-

Bride
Sep 22, 2012

They were AMAZING! They sounded insanely fabulous and really knew how to work with the crowd. I will definitely be recommending them again.

-Amanda-

Wedding Planner
May 26, 2012

I wanted to let you guys know how wonderful the band "Fantasy" was at Gladney's wedding May 1st. They did a great job with the music and getting folks involved and on the dance floor.

-Gladney-

Mother Of The Bride
May 01, 2010

Graham, Fantasy was great. They were a lot of fun and everyone had a good time. Appreciate you working with me on short notice and we will be in touch about future dates. Once again thanks.

-Reiss-

College Event
Nov 15, 2008