If we could give more than 5 stars, we absolutely would! Hiring Big Ray and the Kool Kats was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They were phenomenal from start to finish and completely exceeded our expectations. The energy they brought was incredible, and they kept the dance floor packed all night long. They played an amazing mix of songs, sounded fantastic live, and did an incredible job reading the crowd to keep the party going. They were so interactive with our guests, which made the reception feel even more fun and memorable. We received countless compliments about how amazing the band was and so many people told us it was one of the most fun weddings they’d ever been to. A huge thank you to Big Ray, who was absolutely fantastic throughout the planning process. He was so responsive, organized, and easy to work with. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, answered every question we had, and made us feel completely confident leading up to the wedding. Everything was executed flawlessly, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re looking for a band that will keep your guests dancing all night and create an unforgettable party, this is the one. We can’t thank Big Ray and the entire band enough for making our wedding so incredibly special!

Ray and his team were the absolute highlight of our wedding weekend. From start to finish, they brought exactly the energy we hoped for, whether it was creating the perfect atmosphere as we walked down the aisle, setting the tone during dinner, or keeping the dance floor packed all night long. Big Ray made every moment feel effortless and special. They were professional, organized, and such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. They also helped guide us through decisions with confidence, which made planning feel so much easier. Since the wedding, we’ve already had multiple guests ask for their information so they can book them for their own events, which says everything. If Big Ray and the Kool Kat’s are available for your date, book them immediately. Without question, they were one of the easiest and best vendor decisions we made for our wedding weekend.

Big Ray and the Kool Kats are outstanding! Big Ray arrived early to make sure that the band was ready to play. The band started with a high energy first set before dinner and then provided quiet music during dinner. The band played non-stop after dinner and the dance floor was full the entire evening. The Kool Kats also learned a song that we wanted for the Father/Daughter dance and played it beautifully. The band was having a great time on stage and were the highlight of our daughter’s wedding.

Big Ray and the Kool Kats were the absolute highlight of my daughter’s wedding, bringing an incredible energy that kept the dance floor packed from the first song until the final dance. Their musical versatility is unmatched, effortlessly transitioning from beautiful ceremony accompaniment to high-octane reception hits that guests of all ages absolutely loved. Ray was a complete professional and a pleasure to work with, even going the extra mile to learn special song requests that made the night feel truly personal. If you want a world-class band that will have your guests raving for weeks, hiring Big Ray and his team is the best decision you can make.

This band played at my daughter’s wedding and they were just perfect!

Booking Big Ray and The Kool Kats was one of the best decision we made for our daughters wedding on August 23, 2025. Ray provided music for the ceremony, cocktail and reception. The ceremony and cocktail hour were each supported by 3 members and we had the full group for the reception. The band sounded great, they played exactly what was expected to keep our guests on the dance floor and it was never empty. The members of the band are top notch performers and the evening exceeded our expectations.

I don’t even know where to begin, but the effort that Ray put in throughout the planning process to make sure we had everything we wanted was amazing! He is so friendly and just wants the bride and groom to be happy! His band is incredible! From rapping to country, to even some Broadway requests… they crushed It! They also performed at my brothers wedding a few years ago and they continue to impress my family! Nothing short of amazing! Best night of our lives - and Ray and his team made that happen! Even some surprise request songs were played and melted our hearts :) the best of the best - can’t get better than Big Ray!!!!

Big Ray and the Kool Kats were absolutely amazing and had our guests on the dance floor from the beginning of the night until the last dance! Everyone loved them! Ray could not be easier to work with and managed ALL of my daughter's special request... they even learned a song from Hamilton for the father daughter first dance! It was perfect! He worked with us all year during the planning of the wedding to make sure he delivered the vibe that the wedding couple wanted! We couldn't have asked for more!

Big Ray and The Kool Kats are absolutely iconic! Perhaps the best decision we made throughout the wedding planning process was hiring Big Ray. They came recommended from our wedding planner and they did not disappoint. It's been nearly a month since my husband and I got married and our friends are still talking about it. EVERYONE was dancing, even my 89-year-old grandmother. Big Ray and the Kool Kats made my husband and I feel so special and perfectly curated the fun and energetic atmosphere we were looking for.