Soaring in 2020
MBB’s soars into 2020 at Seattle’s Chihuly Garden And Glass with our world class crew.
Seattle NEW YEARS EVE with THE MBB
NEWS! Tickets for the annual New Year’s Eve bash at Chihuly Garden and Glass are on sale now. Be a part of THE best New Years party on the west coast: https://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/events/newyears
Our 2019 Journey
The MBB’s 2019 ventures formed a trail packed with joyful people and places. Whether remote and rustic, exclusive or posh, it was an amazing journey! Our stops included:
Art Marble 21, Mercer Island Community Center, Georgetown Ballroom, Pacific Tower, Mercer Island VFW, Columbia Tower Club, The Smith Tower, Blue Ribbon Culinary Center, Glendale Country Club, Seattle Tennis Club, Kiana Lodge, Renton Hyatt Hotel, Space Needle, Robinswood House, The Admiral’s House, Golf Club At Newcastle, Washington Athletic Club, Skansonia Ferry, The Captain Whidbey Inn, DeLille Cellars, Willows Lodge, Grapeview/Stretch Island, Roche Harbor Resort, Chihuly Garden & Glass, Januik Winery, Woodmark Hotel, Kitsap Memorial State Park, , Seattle Golf Club, 415 Westlake, Fairmont Hotel, Sunset Club.
IMAGE by: Sullivan & Sullivan Studios https://sullivanandsullivanstudios.com
Words from a wedding planner
I have been a Wedding Planner/Coordinator in the Seattle area for over thirty years now and have planned more weddings than I can count, some of them low key and others very high profile. From a Planner’s perspective there are two vendor types, the back-end, which includes the catering, linens, dishes, bar and other rentals and the front-end, which is typically the band, florist and other entertainment. While all are equally important it is the band that drives the energy of the reception and the Michael Benson Band is by far the top band in Seattle.
Michael and his band understand the flow of a wedding, know what music to play and when to play it and he keeps the dance floor packed. The variety of his music is unsurpassed and he will keep the over 50 crowd as equally entertained as the 20 something people at your wedding.
Michael and his band are super entertaining, super fun and he is a pleasure to work with but by no means should you take just my word for it. Please look at his other reviews from his past brides and grooms and you’ll see how happy they were.
I have been working with Michael for almost as long as I have been a planner and he is my first choice when any of my clients are looking for a high energy band. I can highly recommend him and he would be who I would use if I was planning my own wedding.
Image by Char Beck Photography: www.charbeck.net https://www.facebook.com/charbeckphoto
A favorite of most people who know them
Michael will provide you with all you’re looking for! You’ll be thrilled with him and his band. He played at all 3 of our sons’ weddings and has been a huge hit. The Columbia Tower Club had their annual “Board of Governors Ball” a March 16th and we’ve had very positive feedback from all ages. I cannot say enough great things about the band. Very prompt, quick set up & tear down, incredible for cocktail, dinner hour and then they pump it up for dancing. They are incredibly versatile in their music and know the latest and greatest hits for the younger generation. You’ll hear horns, sax, and great singing. They are a favorite of most people I know that know of them.
Image by Ryan Atkins Photography
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Interactive!
Alexey Nikolaev takes it to the dance floor at the Georgetown Ballroom Seattle. Up close and personal. #alexeynikolaevrocks #mbb #georgetownballroom #heyseatttle
Image by Stephanie Keegan Photography stephaniekeegan.com
The word from the kitchen
The kitchen staff at Pacific Tower Seattle reported dancing in the kitchens on our Feb. 23, 2019 performance. At tear-down time they came out to say “You guys are THE most incredible live band we’ve ever heard here”. They didn’t throw the party, but they got all the fun just working for it!
#heyseattle #dancinginthekitchen #mbb Image by Chris Sollart Photography.
The MBB welcomes vocalist Darelle Holden
An exceptional talent and a fabulous career….Darelle Holden is a silky smooth songstress with deep musicality. Pop Diva, R&B Powerhouse, and Jazz Siren all apply to her unique and diverse vocal styling. Darelle toured Internationally for 17 years with superstar Sir. Tom Jones, ala, “20 Feet from Stardom” and along with her constant touring schedule she’s made countless appearances on Dancing With the Stars, The Tonight Show, The View, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Conan O’Brian and the list goes on. Darelle also performed the duet “I Wanna Get Back With You” with Sir Tom Jones. Darelle’s distinctive vocals can also be heard on the Tom Jones classic “Leave Your Hat On” which is featured on “The Full Monty” motion picture soundtrack. Darelle has performed with extraordinary talents such as Earth Wind and Fire, Bobby Caldwell, Ellis Hall, Elton John, Jazz guitarist Norman Brown, Gerald Albright, and most recently Stevie Wonder.
We are honored to join forces with you Darelle! https://michaelbensonband.com/band/
MBB at Top Spot on New Years 2017
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HONORED AGAIN
To all our colleagues, clients, and friends – we THANK YOU for your continuing support in this great honor by Seattle Bride Magazine readers and vendors. Congratulations to all Best Of Bride winners and finalists! See you soon on wedding trail – )