Artist ID: 15018
The Motown Funk Soul So You Can Have A Great Night Band! Class Act Band is one of the best kept secrets in Virginia. Playing together since childhood, this band has close ties of family, friendship, and a common gospel-rooted heritage. From simmering ballads to fiery funk, Class Act specializes in bringing soulful renditions of your favorite Motown and 70's classics to you.
Bandleader Stephon Hurt always goes the extra mile to ensure that the dance floor stays full. Don't be surprised if you find yourself the star of their famous "shake yo money maker contest" or if your favorite uncle's goofy dance moves win the "soul man search." Class Act's guiding philosophy is that their performance is centered around making your special day memorable. A client's complete satisfaction is their gift to any bride or event planner, and Stephon's attention to detail assures that the pre- and post-show workings of the band are as well-choreographed as their on-stage dance moves.
Dear Stephon,
I just wanted to send you an email to thank you for helping to create the most perfect wedding reception. You and the band were absolutely AMAZING. Everyone including us have said "That was the most fun we have ever had at a wedding." We had never seen a dance floor at a wedding so full the ENTIRE evening! We loved the "Shake Your Money Maker" dance and getting up on stage with you. It was all perfect.
Also, thank you so much for learning the song for our first dance. The entire time we were dancing we kept saying to one another how wonderful you guys are.
We will definitely be recommending you to everyone!
Thanks again!
Alyson and Christopher Smith
October 11, 2008
"With their love for music bringing them together, the couple was intent on incorporating their unique musical affections into the wedding day. The couple shared a first dance to Van Morrison's, "Into the Mystic. Early in the evening, jazz tunes were piped into the speakers that would later give way to a party! The band "Class Act" managed by EastCoast Entertainment, warmed up quickly and put on a fabulous show. This eclectic mix of Motown, funk and soul kept the crowd on their feet until the midnight hour finishing up with a dance-off that would put Soul Train to shame. At one point in the evening Robert, something of a guitar virtuoso, jumped up on stage and had an impromptu jam session with the band. The crowd cheered and clapped with captivated smiles on their faces while the bride stood on the front row almost as an audience of one for her groom!"
reprinted from 2008 Spring / Summer issue of Soiree Magazine
"Tamara & Robert"
The Class Act Band was amazing! They were absolutely, exactly what we wanted for our wedding. Stephon took excellent care of me, he made sure he checked with me on everything. The musicians and vocalists were excellent and extremely professional. They were very entertaining and really got the crowd going, right when they needed to. They played exactly the kind of music we had requested. My father, who is rather conservative, enjoyed them thoroughly, he truly enjoyed himself. The young kids were fascinated and had a blast on the dance floor. My peer group danced and danced!
Callie Stone
The party was great and Class Act made the event perfect. I would definitely recommend them to others. They had an abundance of energy and talent. Thanks for helping us book them for our party.
Jean Soper
Amanda and I would like to give a high recommendation to Class Act. On December 17, 2005, Class Act performed at our wedding reception and they were amazing!! If we were planning our wedding reception all over again, we would call them first! Stephon and the rest of the band were absolutely awesome. The music was great, the performance that the band gave throughout the evening was tremendous and most of all they were just what their name says, a “Class Act.” I am going to recommend them to everyone that I know and I hope that East Coast as a company recommends them highly as well. Class Act: thank you for making our wedding reception so enjoyable. You kept the crowd excited and you kept us excited as well. We enjoyed every minute of it and hope to see you again in the near future.
Andy and Amanda Hummel
The band was wonderful and really interactive with the crowd. Everyone really liked them and once we determine a date for next year I would like to get them back. They really were great.
Shannon Lynn Pharr
What can I say, you certainly made the party! From setting up to packing up, each and every band member was a tremendous joy to work with. The entire band went the extra mile during the entire reception and fulfilled each and every one of our special requests. With over 300 guests at our recpetion, the room was packed and not an inch to be found on the dance floor the entire evening. We can't wait for our anniversary so we can invite them back.
Pryce Haynes III
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