News & Reviews

Saint Paul Athletic Club Wedding
Client Rating: 5 Stars

Review submitted by clients:

"We cannot say enough good things about Westwind Swing! They were hands down the highlight of the whole night (along with getting married, of course!). The band played incredibly well together as a group - balanced, yet high energy. I loved how they sprinkled in little solos which showcased their talents as individuals. 

"Steve and all the band members were SO professional and kind. They went out of their way to make the band’s set up as low-key as possible. They also worked with us to develop a set list and even toured the venue ahead of time to ensure they were prepared! We were so impressed by this group and will forever cherish the memories they helped us create."

Client Ratings

H. P. gave you the following star ratings based on your service at their event (1=lowest, 5=highest):

• Professionalism: 5

• Accommodating: 5

• Overall Talent: 5

• Recommendation: 5

• Overall satisfaction: 5

Saint Paul Athletic Club Wedding

Semple Mansion Wedding
Client Rating: 5 Stars

Review submitted by clients:

"The Westwind Swing Band did a fantastic job preparing for and playing at our wedding in May 2023.

"Steve Chargo responded to our emails (and initiated contact himself when appropriate) more quickly than any other wedding vendor and thoroughly answered all our questions.

"Westwind was flexible and did not have any issues working around the complexities of the wedding schedule, which required some band members to arrive early to set up on an upper floor of the venue. They supplied an extensive list of swing songs for us to choose from and worked with us to design sets, providing good advice on song length and appropriateness for special dances.

"Westwind's pricing was great, and compared favorably with the other bands we considered. This is especially true when you consider you are hiring 18 instrumentalists plus a vocalist! In terms of overall impact on our and our guests' experiences, I think it was the best money we spent. The music was fun, lively, romantic, and played well.

"We love music from this era, but we were uncertain whether all our guests would enjoy it as much as we do. There was no reason for doubt: although few of us actually know how to swing dance correctly, several people told us that they had not seen nearly so much diverse participation on the dance floor at other weddings.

"We highly recommend Westwind Swing Band for your wedding or any event."

Semple Mansion Wedding

Review submitted by client:

"This was my son's wedding. I had a couple of people say this was the best wedding they had ever attended BECAUSE of the band. So classy! Great music that all generations enjoy!"

Doubletree Park Place Wedding
Client Rating: 5 Stars

Review submitted by clients:

"We invited the Westwind Swing Band to play at our wedding and the performance was absolutely wonderful. The group came with great recommendations and it obviously works at being a very high end performance group. 

"The music was high quality and they showcased different styles from the Swing era, some well known and others more adventurous. Everyone commented on how enjoyable the music was. There was a nice variety including several slow dances that brought a lot of couples to the dance floor. 

"Choosing the Westwind Swing Band was a great choice for our reception. We asked the band members to mingle and enjoy the party after they finished playing and they are a very fun and personable group."