Empire Beats

Glamorous jazz chanteuses and gutsy blues shouters front the five to nine piece band as they explore an expanding book of old school Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Jazz, and Pop music ~ familiar, forgotten, and funky hits from the past. Their energetic revue recalls showcases of another era but is firmly rooted in the right now. For the ceremony, cocktail hour, and after-party, the band can pare down to a smaller combo and provide vibe-appropriate music for the room and guests. For the reception, the band expands with multiple vocalists, dancers, and a powerful horn section for a full-on dance party extravaganza, an extra-sensory treat!

Since 2011, bandleader & drummer Mark Boquist's sharp dressed band has been playing behind New York City's most talented singers and presenting their live revue at weddings, celebrations, fundraisers, festivals, private events, and public parties, as well as niteclubs, theaters, lounges, and halls in New York City and beyond. Their mission remains constant: to provide authentic and exciting music that celebrates and energizes guests with songs from every side of the love equation. Showcases at distinguished venues in NYC, plus weddings, events, and festivals all over, have solidified Empire Beats’ esteemed reputation as a rocking dance band.