Protege

Protege was simply phenomenal. Everyone displayed excellent musicianship. We are musicians ourselves, and many of our guests in attendance are musicians as well, so it was important to us to hire a band of high caliber. Protege did not disappoint! Our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed dancing and watching the band perform. The pianist who played for our ceremony was wonderful; we had specific covers of songs that we wanted to incorporate into our ceremony and he replicated them beautifully.

All of the representatives we spoke with, from Tim to Katlin as the wedding date approached, were professional and knowledgeable. They were great about answering all of our questions and were truly a pleasure to work with.

We have been recommending Wilson Stevens bands to all of our friends for future weddings! We couldn’t have been more satisfied with their performance and the planning process throughout.

Everyone couldn’t stop raving about the band. Protege was excellent and they made my wedding that much better.

We couldn’t be any happier with using Wilson Stevens. By hosting several events in the Boston area, it makes it extremely easy to see all the bands that they manage perform. Wilson Stevens handles everything, from providing the song lists to the questionnaire and all the little details. This made it very easy to get information and questions answered quickly. Katlin was very responsive with our never ending emails with questions. Not only do they manage the bands, but they also provide uplighting for the event. The uplighting was exactly how we pictured it, and we couldn’t be happier. Justin was able to answer any questions about the types of lights and how many he felt we needed for the venue. Wilson Stevens was awesome, and we have recommended them to our recently engaged friends!

Dear Justin, Katlin, Wilson Stevens & members of Protege, Thank you so much for all of the help planning before the wedding and for the best performance ever on our wedding day! We had so much fun dancing, singing and stealing the mic from you on the dance floor!

Our guests are still raving about how much fun they had at our wedding and it was all because of you! I think that was some of the best dancing and singing the Warwick Country Club has ever seen! Thanks for helping us have the best wedding ever! We wish we could do it again!

Protege was above and beyond what I expected. All my guests were raving about them, what a talented group of artists:) Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Protege was absolutely PHENOMENAL!! Our guests continue to reach out to absolutely rave about the band !! The most important part things for us when planning our wedding were the music and the food. We had seen Groovin You’ at a friend’s wedding a few years ago and were very impressed – we were so glad that there were a few Wilson Stevens bands still available when we reached out about our wedding date. We loved Protege’s vibe. They were absolutely wonderful – great musicians, super cool vibe, fabulous entertainers out on the dance floor with our guests, true professionals reading the crowd and choosing appropriate songs during the course of the night. Protege made our wedding incredible!! Thank you!!

I can’t say enough good things about Protege and Wilson Stevens! First of all, I can’t even begin to count the number of people that came up to me at the wedding, the next day, and still, weeks later, to tell me how amazing Protege was! They created exactly the party we were hoping for and kept the whole crowd dancing all night. Yesterday, nearly 4 weeks after the wedding, a friend said to me that one of the songs that Protege played was “literally the best wedding dance party moment I’ve ever experienced.” Later, we had so much fun hanging out with the members of the band, who were all so down to earth, nice, and fun. I can’t think of anyone better to have play at a wedding! I was also so impressed with the management from Wilson Stevens. Katlin was responsive and thoughtful, and Wilson Stevens, along with the venue, took care of all the details so that we didn’t have to think about it! They just did their jobs exceptionally well, taking all of that off of my plate. Thank you Protege and Wilson Stevens!

Protege was so amazing! They did a great job and the dance floor was packed all evening until the end of the event! Leah was so fantastic as the band leader and so easy to work with. 

Tim,

Protege was amazing, very easy to work with. I would definitely book them again!

Thank you,

Allison 

We received countless compliments from our guests on how great the band was. Protege did an amazing job of keeping the energy level up for the entire wedding and their performance kept people on the dance floor all night. We are so happy with our choice and would use them again in a heartbeat!

My sister had Protege play at her wedding and we loved them, so were hired them for ours and they did not disappoint in the least. Everybody had a blast and was dancing until the last song (including an encore!). I cannot recommend Protege enough and working with Wilson Stevens was painless and could not have gone smoother.

Protege was excellent once again. They’re easy to work, appropriately dressed and very professional.

The process was trouble free and Protege’s performance was spectacular. Even our mothers were dancing, can’t ask for more than that!

Where do I begin?! Starting with the ceremony, they were on time, professional and spot -on with the timing of the ceremony music. Moving onto the reception, Protege made our night so incredibly special. We are a family who loves to dance and the band kept the party going with great song after great song. Their musicianship and talent is top of the line. Sometimes I had to glance over and see if the band was actually playing because it was SO good I thought it might be a track. I cannot tell you how many times my friends and family came up to me during the night yelling, “this band is amazing!”

Of course, I already knew that you guys would kill it because for a brief period of time I was a singer in Splash, and I remember the amount of care and practice that went in to each wedding. From the bottom of Spencer and I’s hearts, THANK YOU for being such an amazing part of our special night.

We cannot say enough good things about PROTEGE! Rewinding to when we found PROTEGE online – Wilson Stevens and the whole PROTEGE team was extremely responsive, accommodating and flexible. We started with hiring them for the reception and added on services over the months leading up to our wedding. We had the absolute best time every second of the day. We were lucky enough for some of their band to join us for the ceremony and cocktail hour as well. They played instrumental versions of some of our favorite songs that made for special touches during the procession and recession. During the cocktail hour they played a great variety of instrumental music that set a relaxed mood for the afternoon. 

Then from the second that we did the wedding party entrance, with Leah giving a great introduction, all the way through to the end of the night, PROTEGE kept every single guest on the dance floor. They had a wide range of songs, playing what we selected and playing to the crowds energy. At points of the night, we couldn’t tell if our wedding guests were feeding off of PROTEGE’s energy or if PROTEGE was feeding off of the wedding guests’ energy – it was seamless and immersive. We wish we could relive this experience every weekend. Wilson Stevens and PROTEGE was flexible even down to the final hours leading up to the wedding. When we arrived at our wedding venue the weekend of, we found out that we had the space for an additional half hour beyond what we had initially contracted the band for. We worked with Katlin and Cheryl to coordinate having one of the band members DJ for the last half hour of our reception so that we could continue the party right down to the last minute. I’m not sure that a single guest ate the cake because everyone was too busy dancing all night. I cannot recommend PROTEGE and Wilson Stevens more!!

Protege was absolutely amazing! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire time…. even before dinner! I will recommend them to all of my friends and family for any future events!

Protege was absolutely perfect! I loved every single song and they had everyone up and dancing. I’m still hearing from people. Everyone commented favorably on how Leah came out and shook her tamborine and danced on the floor. We loved it! 

Thank you so much for making our special night so wonderful! I wouldn’t change a thing.  

The wedding was great! Protege really fed off of the energy put out from the dance floor. We would recommend them to everyone!!!

Protege were fantastic!! Polite, fun, energetic and respectful. The perfect wedding band. Thank you!!!

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent. I can’t even express how great the band was. They got everyone up and dancing.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent.

3) Grooming & Attire: Excellent.

4) Emceeing: Excellent.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent. I didn’t even notice the change from live music to the recorded.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? It was a great process right from the beginning. It was very organized.

7) Use artist again?: Yes.

It was so great from the beginning. I booked Protege so long ago and couldn’t wait to have them for my big day. The band members are out going and made everyone feel comfortable about coming out to the dance floor. They played great music and changed up the genres. It was awesome!

Dear Tim and Katlin,

Words can scarcely express our gratitude. The wonderful music of Protege set the stage for a truly joyous family event, from the lovely jazz at cocktail hour, to the truly epic second line parade, to the couple’s last dance.

The dance floor was packed throughout the evening, and band members not only provided an exceptional performance, but added to the fun of the event with their cheerful presences. What a terrific group of people. We are so glad to have met them. Please pass along our thanks!

Protege was an absolutely fantastic band. Everyone commented on how great they were!

Protege was a wonderful band and it was a great evening! Thank you!

Our guests could not say enough about Protege! Everyone was on the dance floor and we have heard from nearly everyone that our band was a highlight of the day!

Hi Katlin,

Great job by all! All the logistics flowed seamlessly. You were all very willing to make it go smoothly. Everyone truly enjoyed Protege and their interaction. Watching John, Leah and Carl interact on the dance floor was amazing!

Thanks again,

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent. We are still getting compliments from our guests on how Protege was amazing. They read the crowd and were able to entertain everyone all night.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Again, the band did fantastic at reading the crowd and playing songs that would keep everyone going all night. They were happy to take suggestions as well and were able to accommodate the night perfectly.

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Protege looked amazing, very sharp!

4) Emceeing: Excellent. Leah did a great job with keeping the night moving at the pace we wanted it to go. She was very understanding to our needs and how we wanted them to be apart of our evening.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent. The band did great with taking breaks and playing songs that kept everyone moving. Many of our guests never realized the band took a break.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. From the first moment I reached out to you all, it was made easy from your immediate communication and thorough responses. Planning a wedding has a lot of moving parts and the whole process was seamless. You all did amazing and I am so happy to have found Wilson Stevens.

7) Use artist again?: Yes. I worked through Katlin who was very responsive and provided immediate assistance when I had questions or concerns.

Protege was the right band for our reception and the right band for us and our guests. I can’t thank you enough for your attention to detail and your immediate communication you provided me with during this whole process. I have and will continue to refer you to friends and family who are in need of hiring a band – thank you!

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Everyone loved the selections

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Everyone looked great, very professional.

4) Emceeing: Excellent. Once again, excellent!

5) Break Schedule: Excellent. I didn’t even notice the breaks.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. Wilson Stevens was great! Very helpful at all points.

7) Use artist again?: Yes.

Thanks again for truly setting our special day apart from the rest!

Protege was amazing!! Everyone was up and dancing all night! They truly made the night perfect!

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Every single song sounded amazing!! They are great.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. They played everything from slow songs to dance songs to hip- hop songs. It was the perfect selection for our wedding guests. There were songs for everyone to dance to!

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. They looked so great & professional!

4) Emceeing: Excellent. Amazing- they talked to us before starting and ran through everything! It was so smooth and easy!

5) Break Schedule: Excellent. I hardly noticed when they took a break because the music kept going and it was awesome!

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. From our initial inquiry right up to the wedding, Wilson Stevens was so easy to work with. Our questions were answered quickly and everything was so clear and easy.

7) Use artist again?: Yes. Yes! Katlin was very easy to talk to and so great to work with leading up to the wedding. The day of the band was so sweet and kind and helpful!

Protege was an absolute dream- they were so amazing! I can’t thank them and Wilson Stevens enough. Everything from start to finish was great! They were so easy to work with and every song was great! They read the crowd and picked songs- everyone danced the whole time! I could not have dreamed of a better band! I would recommend Protege to any couple getting married!

Protege!

Thank you so much for making our wedding day so perfect! We have never seen a dance floor so full. You guys were amazing!

Thanks,

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent. The rhythm section was solid, vocals were right on & the soloists were excellent. Protege played all the songs really well, adding just enough embellishment to “make it theirs.” Great band.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. They played what we had asked them to play, plus a few you could tell were band favorites.

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent.

4) Emceeing: Excellent. This was very smooth.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent. Timing was very appropriate, no problems.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes.

7) Use artist again?: Yes. Protege was very accommodating.

Protege really MADE our reception. I’m so glad we decided to hire them. We had multiple people come up to me and tell me how awesome they were.

Protege was amazing! Everyone at our wedding LOVED them! They were entertaining for everyone! My HR director at my company (who crashed my wedding) is trying to hire them for our Company Christmas Party! And for the cost of the band they were worth every penny!! 🙂

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent. It was perfection!

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Protege had everyone dancing for the entire evening. They had a music loving crowd and truly pleased everyone there, young and old!

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Protege was very professional the entire evening in appearance and performance. We could not have been any happier with our choice.

4) Emceeing: Excellent. The evening ran smoothly and timely in a very organized manner. The questionnaires given prior to the wedding helped to provide direction.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent. Proteges breaks were well deserved and timely. They even played our own traditional Lebanese music from a provided iPod during their short break times. Our guests danced the whole night, creating a fun-filled wedding to be remembered by all!

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes.

7) Use artist again?: Yes. Katlin easily available.

Protege exceeded our expectations! They made our daughter’s wedding perfect in every way! We highly recommend them to anyone!

It was an amazing night with Protege! The whole band was incredible and everyone at our wedding had nothing but high praises. We will most certainly be recommending the band to others.

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent.

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent.

4) Emceeing: Excellent.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. At all stages of doing business, from initially inquiring, to booking, to planning for and gearing up for the event, I knew exactly who to talk to and each person at Wilson Stevens was quick, professional, kind, and very helpful.

7) Use artist again?: Yes.

Everything was truly amazing. Protege MADE the night. We couldn’t imagine what it would have been like with anyone else!

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Leah & John were just flat out great. Every single guest made the same comment, “Best Band we have ever seen”.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent.

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent.

4) Emceeing: Excellent.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. You were fantastic.

7) Use artist again?: Yes.

Tim, Katlin and everyone else we came in contact with was professional, personable and a pleasure to work with.

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent. I cannot rate Protege highly enough. They had everyone dancing all night and even moved around and danced while singing!

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Great mix, really read the crowd.

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent.

4) Emceeing: Excellent.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. Wilson Stevens so easy and Cheryl was very responsive.

7) Use artist again?: Yes. Katlin did a great job communicating everything to both the band and me, and Leah was amazing on the day!

So many people were asking us for the name of the band so that they could tell other people. Absolutely amazing job by Protege.

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent. So impressed by their talents!

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Protege chose songs requested by us and read the audience perfectly!!

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. They all looked very put together 🙂

4) Emceeing: Excellent. They got the crowd going!

5) Break Schedule: Excellent.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes.

7) Use artist again?: Yes.

Throughout the entire evening, guests came up to me and said “Where did you find these guys? They are amazing!” Protege had us dancing from beginning to end, which is exactly what my husband and I wanted on our special day. I would absolutely recommend Protege to anyone who wants a band for their wedding reception!!

Katie McCarthy
Fairmont Copley Plaza Event – January 16, 2016, Boston, MA

Everyone at Wilson Stevens was great to work with and Protege was such a nice group of performers. They were excellent, read our crowd, got them dancing, I would highly recommend Protege!

Everyone at Wilson Stevens was great to work with and Protege was such a nice group of performers. They were excellent, read our crowd, got them dancing, I would highly recommend Protege!

Protege really hit this one out of the park!! They are an absolutely fabulous band that knew exactly what to play and when and were true professionals from start to finish. Very talented group that I would highly recommend!!

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Fully trusted there song selection and they pulled through.

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Looked Great!

4) Emceeing: Excellent. Great energy made us feel very special.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent. Perfect timing.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. Justin was great in helping us find Protege

7) Use artist again?: Yes. They were thoughtful and very accommodating all day.

Great service and excellent performance. Two very happy customers!

Protege was outstanding! They did a great job in reading the crowd and kept the dance floor packed the whole night!

There are no words to describe how happy my husband and I were with Wilson Stevens. Protege completely knocked it out of the park – they made our wedding reception everything we wanted it to be. Guests young and old were out on the dance floor all night. The theme of the evening – “I need their information; I’m having them at my wedding!!” Thank You Protege for making our wedding reception a night we will never forget.

Protege was AMAZING!!! Extremely accommodating of our somewhat unconventional timeline. They were flawless!

Protege was fantastic! Very talented musicians that had everyone on the dance floor all night! They were wonderful!!

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. We gave them a play list and some suggestions, asked them to read the crowd. They did a fantastic job… we needed a bigger dance floor!

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Spot on stylin’ crew!

4) Emceeing: Excellent.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. Everyone at WSP (including Protege) were extremely responsive and cooperative.

7) Use artist again?: Yes. Protege was fantastic! I could not be happier with their performance and professionalism during the event.

I (we… and all of the guests) could not be happier with Protege! Top notch!

Justin,

So sorry we did not get a chance to reach out earlier, but as you can imagine, we have barely had any time to breathe this week.

In a word, Protege was AMAZING! I think they really gave us the edge in making this a memorable and fun event for all of our guests. One of the lead singers told us that, in his entire musical career, he had never seen a crowd that was ready to dance so early in the evening. (I think within 10-15 mins, many people were already on the dance floor.) I think most of our guests were not used to having a live band at a wedding, and so this was a treat for most. The band’s emceeing was spot on all night.

The band did an amazing job reading the crowd and picking all the right songs to play, and equally appealed to the younger and older generations, as well as our international crowd. I’ve already received several comments from guests asking me who the band was and how fun and memorable the evening was. They were the “icing on the cake” in our celebration.

Protege truly made a difference and made our wedding extra special. Please pass this along to them, and thank you for all your help in planning this for us. Your patience, copious time spent after us, and detail-oriented nature made it very easy to work with Protege and Wilson Stevens.

I hope there will be a chance that we can work with Protege again in the future.

We hired Protege through Wilson Stevens, and they helped make our wedding night amazing! The booking process was very smooth, and we were able to submit a list of song preferences beforehand. Protege nailed all of our first dance songs, and had everyone on the dance floor! They have an excellent repertoire; we had guests of all ages dancing. They were very personable, and very enthusiastic about our event. Many of our guests came to us asking for Protege’s contact information for their own weddings. Wilson Stevens and Protege are an excellent choice!

Hi Tim and Leah,

Thank you for everything! We were so pleased with the music and it was such a pleasure working with you!

We will be sure to tell everyone we know what a great experience we had with Protege!!

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Amazing!! So many comments about how awesome the were. It was non-stop dancing!

2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Perfect! They played EVERYTHING I requested & read the audience to keep the dancing going!

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. They looked great.

4) Emceeing: Excellent. They kept to flow of the ni h t going. It was a hard venue because of the separate rooms & the band did such a nice job of of getting people going.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. Super easy to work with. Katlin was so nice & helpful and the band members were awesome day of.

7) Use artist again?: Yes. They were attentive at the wedding.

I want someone I know to get married just so I can recommend Protege & Wilson Stevens.

Wilson Stevens was flexible and enjoyable to communicate with! As for Protege, it was so easy to work with them as well. They made the wedding super fun.

Everything was perfect, thank you!!

Protege was outstanding. They exceeded all of our expectations, and had folks complimenting us on the choice throughout the night. We would certainly recommend them for a wedding!

Protege and all their members were great! The band was very interactive and engaged our crowd… Friendly, courteous and clean. Thank you!!

I can not say enough positive things about Protege and the fabulous time they brought to our wedding. Protege was OUTSTANDING! The band knew exactly how to read the audience and played the BEST music! Our guests including us danced all night! It was also great of Protege to allow us to practice our first dance before the start of the reception. Our guests are still commenting 2 weeks later on how wonderful our wedding and music was. Thank you very much Protege for being apart of our wedding and providing such a memorable time! You are all the BEST!

Performance Review:

1) Quality of Music: Excellent.

2) Choice of Music: Excellent.

3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. So cute- all of them including Steve the sound guy.

4) Emceeing: Excellent.

5) Break Schedule: Excellent.

6) Use Wilson Stevens again?: Yes. I love you all. It is always a pleasure!

7) Use artist again?: Yes. Really terrific and so willing to please and to be the best they can be.

Protege is a fabulous band, so willing to please. Music was great, set up was great- our crowd adored them! Leah is terrific and so are the rest of them. Temple Aliyah would love to have them back.

Protege was fantastic! They played a wonderful variety of old favorites and upbeat top hits… and they read the crowd so well, they got everyone onto the dance floor. The entire group was incredibly talented, especially the vocalists. They really made the party, so I wanted to provide my feedback.

Protege was the perfect band for our wedding! They were upbeat and energizing the whole night! They got our guests up and dancing before dinner even started and kept everyone moving until the moment they left! Not only were they nice to work with, but they also picked the best music to keep our guests excited and engaged all night! Many of our guests raved that we had “the best band” they’d ever heard at a wedding, and a few of our engaged friends even asked us for Protege’s information so they could also play at theirs!