Thank you very much for the terrific musical entertainment you provided at my 50th conducting anniversary party…Board and Orchestra members are still raving about the band. Everybody had fun on the dance floor. My wife and I thank you for making our party such a success.

Kurt Masur, former conductor of the NY Philharmonic

Thank you for the terrific job you did at our event...Everything went smoothly and the music wonderful music. Your band really did contribute to the success of our event. People loved your sound, and that makes us look good.

Manager of Special Events, Children's Aid Society

The band you assembled was great and atypically, the play list really reflected what we wanted to hear. You managed the event great, even with the various curveballs that were thrown at you. And, you were so patient with us in the weeks and months leading up to the event.

Corporate Party Client

I can easily say that Center State Orchestras was the highlight of my wedding day, besides actually getting married, of course!! Planning a wedding can stress couples out, but Joe Bonacci smoothed out all those wrinkles and provided us a fantastic evening of entertainment.

Beginning at our cocktail hour, with Joe playing acoustic guitar, and throughout our entire reception, Center Stage Orchestras played music the entire time! Whether it was Van Morrison's "Moondance" for our first dance, get-on-your-feet dance music during the reception, or light background pieces during dinner, there wasn't a moment that they weren't performing and engaging with our guests! Amazingly clear communication leading up to our wedding, clarifying details and band pieces - as well as price - Joe was a complete pleasure to work with.

Wedding Client

Thank you thank you thank you for your willingness to play songs outside of the typical repertoire and for all your hard work in preparing to learn the songs on time. You did a fabulous job—everything was seamless!

Wedding Client

"Fabulous!...from the classical trio to cocktail duo to the dance band...every moment was perfect..."

Wedding Client

I wanted to thank you and the band for an incredible performance at our wedding. From the jazz trio at the cocktail hour to the quartet at dinner to the orchestra for dancing, all made the evening magical. We were so pleased with all of the musicians. They were fun, personable and got the crowd moving. We also appreciate the high level of service leading up to the wedding, we truly enjoyed working with you and hope to do so again in the future.

Wedding Client

I wanted to thank you for a great evening of music and entertainment. Everyone had the best time. And we have received many compliments about you, and especially the singers. The guests thought the band was amazing. You really had the place moving.

Wedding Client

Fabulous!  Your musicians were the picture of perfection & professionalism.  Yet again, you made me look so good!  I received many compliments on their performance by all of our guests. Thank you again!  Looking forward to many more bookings with MSO!

Peekamoose Restaurant & Tap Room

I was so impressed by you and your band last evening. Wow! The sound was so tight and so smooth! The energy was palpable. You are an excellent guitarist. It was especially exciting when some of the band members strolled through the audience. When Roy came into the room the Wedding Planner and I thought Barry White had reincarnated. Ty exudes so much joy energy. 

 I appreciated that the music flowed consistently through the evening and that you had your finger on the pulse of the crowd. I also liked the music during the ceremony. It was crisp. That made sound odd to you but sometimes the music during the ceremonies is sloppy sounding which I think affects the love energy I try to create when I work.

Interfaith Chaplain

Joe’s total skill set made a difference – from the music programming, supervision of the performance, the diplomatic way he worked with all involved ...the task seemed absolutely daunting. I don’t think that what we ultimately accomplished would have been possible without the unwavering support and guidance I received from Joe.

We couldn't have done it without you...we were thrilled with the outcome.

Beverly Sills, NY City opera soprano

It was so crowded on the dance floor that I barely had room to cut a rug...your music lifted the hearts & feet of everyone.

Corporate Party Client, Davis, Polk & Wardwell

We want to thank you for providing us with such fantastic musicians for our wedding. The guitarist and cellist for the ceremony were astonishingly good; they really made the pieces come alive. The jazz pianist for the cocktail hour was great, and the crowd-smart band and great singing voices thrilled the room for the rest of the evening. Everything was perfect…Many of our guests said ours was the best wedding they had ever been to (!), and we are sure that this is due in no small part to you and your musicians.

Wedding Client

"your caring, concern, support & guidance were consistent & superb..."

Wedding Client

The party was fabulous, they loved the music, best party in years is the word on the street.

Westchester Country Club

I would like to thank you and the members of the orchestra who provided music for our firm party at the Rainbow Room…Music is always a key factor in determining whether a party is a success, and the outstanding performance of your group virtually assured us of that outcome. Feedback from those attending the party was unanimous: the entertainment was terrific!

Corporate Party Client, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Thank you for assembling nothing less than a kick-tail band for the wedding festivus. Though we provided almost no guidance or suggestions, you hit the mark. The band played the best tunes, catering to guests from vastly different generations. It was fabulous that, without creating a sideshow, the band consistently motivated people to get up and dance their hearts out. Rock on!

Wedding Client

Wow! Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding celebration such a wonderful and memorable event. Your help and support on everything from music selection to event planning was invaluable and helped to make our wedding—and the New Year’s celebration—everything that we had hoped for and more. If [we] had a nickel for every time one of our guests told us “great band!”, we’d be set for life!

Wedding Client

What can I say? I think this was your greatest event event I have ever attended. In the 9 years since I first saw Manhattan Swing do “Unforgettable” in a New York nightclub, through the half dozen or so weddings and non-profit affairs I have attended, I think this was your finest hour. Manhattan Swing was just awesome, and people have been calling all week to not only talk about the wedding, but about the band. Your female vocalist sounds like something between Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, but better. They should declare her a “National Treasure.”

Event Guest

My wife and I wanted to thank you for making our wedding experience that much more enjoyable and exciting. This was the second time I had the pleasure of partying with Manhattan Swing! We gave simple parameters and you guys delivered above and beyond…we thank you for making the best day of our lives that much more special and memorable.

Wedding Client

Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts for a truly terrific wedding! We got sooo many compliments on the band and how great the party was - everyone had a great time and you guys were the major reason for it! We had many people tell us this was hands-down the most beautiful and fun wedding they'd ever been to.

Wedding Client

thank you from the bottoms of our hearts for a truly terrific wedding! We got sooo many compliments on the band and how great the party was - everyone had a great time and you guys were the major reason for it! We had many people tell us this was hands-down the most beautiful and fun wedding they'd ever been to.

And thanks again for learning Noa's songs! You did them perfectly and made our ceremony absolutely perfect!

Wedding Client

"perfect touch...your music played an essential role in making this year's event a huge success..."

American Cancer Society

"You guys were absolutely amazing! I can't begin to tell you how many people told us how great the band was and that they had never been to a wedding with such a FABULOUS band!"

PS. My parents had such a good time that they've gotten back together. How's that!

Wedding Client

"at too many weddings the music is too loud & all sorts of gimmicks are used...you & your colleagues conveyed a quiet confidence & a "magic" that propelled our guests onto the dance floor...we were not cognizant how great you really are!"

Wedding Client

Thank you so much for making our wedding celebration so special. It was a wonderful night and everyone had a great time…we received many compliments on the band! Prim did a super job getting guests on the dance floor and keeping the energy up. We truly appreciate all your efforts with the pre-wedding details and with making it a successful party.

Wedding Client

Thank you for a fabulous evening of music at our wedding. The music was diverse, full of something for everyone and kept the energy high and the dance floor packed! We heard so many compliments about the band-thank you!

Wedding Client

The band was so wonderful on Saturday. I could not believe how many people were dancing and having a great time, having always thought my wedding wouldn’t be as high energy as some others I’ve been to. I was totally wrong, and even my parents got up and danced (for the second or third time in their lives!). You guys were the absolute highlight of the evening. Thanks for being awesome. Those who danced were totally moved to do it, and those who just listened enjoyed the top notch musicality and showmanship. I also want to thank you for coordinating everything so well. Not all bandleaders have that skill set! Wishing you all the best, and looking forward to being in touch soon: the parents of the bride hope to book the band for their 40th anniversary next year.

Wedding Client

Thanks for making my 50th the best party ever. I can’t tell you how many people have called to tell me it was the greatest party they ever attended.

50th Birthday Client

“Outstanding, Incredible, Amazing, the best orchestra we’ve ever heard”…these accolades and more, represent the rave reviews from everyone at the wedding. Thank you for making our party such a success. You and your fellow musicians are masters at your trade. With passion, precision and enthusiasm, you presented a perfect musical mix that was enjoyed by one and all. We loved it!

Wedding Client

We had the 10pc Manhattan Swing Orchestra play our wedding and it was TOTALLY AMAZING! We had SO many compliments on the music, and the best was that it came from a really broad cross-section of people: our friends, our parents’ friends, everyone was super impressed by the quality of MSO’s music and their great energy level. MSO is a group of really skilled musicians who can do a broad range (old standards to current releases) with consistently awesome performance quality. We checked a lot of wedding bands before meeting MSO and are so happy we chose to work with them…They were also super professional—reasonable, organized and dependably—that took a lot of stress out of the planning process. MSO’s band leader, Joe Bonacci, was a pleasure to work with.

Wedding Client

I wanted to express my gratitude to you for helping to make our celebration so special and meaningful. The entire family is still on cloud 9 because of your musical entertainment...You touched our hearts with a variety of favorite songs...

Joe, WOW!!!!!! I still can't get over how amazing you all were. Our family and friends have not stopped calling, texting, emailing, telling us how great you are and asking for your information!! Thank you so much for making my wedding day absolutely amazing, and perfect. We will never forget it for the rest of our lives! The epitome of true professionals. 

I wanted to thank you from the bottoms of our hearts for a truly terrific wedding! We got sooo many compliments on the band and how great the party was - everyone had a great time and you guys were the major reason for it! We had many people tell us this was hands-down the most beautiful and fun wedding they'd ever been to... and made our ceremony absolutely perfect! It was truly a pleasure doing business and pleasure with you guys! Thanks again and again.....