North Fork Wedding Band
A live band for North Fork weddings, from the vineyards along Route 25 to the bluffs above the Sound.
Inquire About Your DateThe North Fork is farm and wine country. It runs east from Riverhead along two roads, Route 25 and Route 48, with the Long Island Sound on one side and Peconic Bay on the other, and hamlets like Jamesport, Cutchogue and Southold fill the space between. It is quieter than the South Fork, and a wedding here often means vines, open sky and either a tent or a tasting room.
Our dedicated New York team plays the whole Island, out to Greenport and beyond. We play seven to eleven pieces fully live, or scale down to Eddie & Gabby, The Duo, for a smaller vineyard wedding. Either way, the music is built from your own Music Form, not a stock set list.
Wedding venues around North Fork
Vineyards and estate venues from Wading River to Greenport, described from what each one publishes.
Giorgio's Baiting Hollow
A boutique venue that takes just one wedding at a time. It has a courtyard and patio garden for ceremonies, private gardens for early photos and a bridal suite, plus a quiet stretch of shoreline nearby for sunset portraits.
The Vineyards at Aquebogue
A vineyard estate on Route 25 that books one event at a time. Ceremonies take place in the garden, cocktails under a covered patio hung with vines, and dinner in the newly renovated Grand Ballroom.
East Wind Long Island
A wedding venue with its own hotel and spa and several settings, among them The Vineyard and The Estate. The Estate is newly renovated, with an outdoor ceremony space and a glass-walled cocktail area.
Raphael
A Peconic winery whose event rooms, including the Renaissance Room with its antique finishes in cherry and mahogany, look out over the vineyards. Everything happens under one roof, so the weather never decides the plan.
Kontokosta Winery
A Greenport winery looking out over the Long Island Sound. Its meadow takes tented weddings of up to 300 from May through October, and an indoor room holds up to 80 year-round.
Planning a wedding in North Fork
Rules at the winery
Wineries and farm venues often set their own limits on amplified music and end times, and towns have noise rules too. Get those in writing before you sign with any band. Sound restrictions are part of what we plan for, and knowing them early shapes both the setup and the timeline.
Tent season
When the reception is under a tent, two things matter most for the band: a dedicated power source and a flat, level spot for the stage. Put both on the list for your venue walkthrough. Our full PA comes with every package, so the sound itself is covered.
Fall weekends on Route 25
From September into October, harvest season pulls crowds to the tasting rooms and farm stands, and the main roads slow down on weekends. Tell guests to leave early, and plan transport between the hotels and the venue if people are staying in Riverhead or Greenport.
Where we play around North Fork
Nearby: Hamptons · Port Jefferson
The band for North Fork weddings
Scaled to the room, from the duo to a full eleven-piece band.
Your Playlist
The full live band, seven to eleven pieces: lead female and male vocals, keys, guitar, bass, drums and saxophone, with horns, electric violin or a second vocalist to add.
Eddie & Gabby
The two founders, with every decade from the fifties to now. Made for cocktail hours, ceremonies and smaller rooms.
DJ Hybrid
A DJ anchors the night while live musicians move through the crowd on saxophone, electric violin, guitar or vocals.
"Eddie learned custom ceremony music and Gabby was an amazing emcee who kept the evening going in a subtle and classy way. Absolutely SLAYED."
Madison A. · The Knot
North Fork wedding band questions
Is the North Fork too far out for a Long Island band?
No. The North Fork is part of the Long Island territory our New York team covers, and for most venues out here there is no out-of-town travel fee. Send us the venue name and we will confirm.
Can the band play past the scheduled end time?
Yes, overtime is available as an add-on. If the dance floor is still full, we keep going, as long as the venue's own end time allows it. At a winery, check that limit well before the day.
Who actually shows up to play?
Our own dedicated New York team. No agency stands between you and the musicians, so the band you book is the band that plays.
Getting married in North Fork?
Tell us your date and your venue, and we will take it from there.
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