...for the performance you guys put on for us on Saturday night in northern Michigan, people are still talking about it!! One of my biggest focus points for the weekend was music and to say you guys over delivered would be an understatement. Truly unreal! It has been described as a Grammys after party, which I am here for! Multiple people kept asking if they were playing the actual singer/songwriter track and were blown away when looking on stage to see it was you! You guys are so talented, from the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

Carly and Cam
9.10.22 Wedding - Northern MI

Your band is full to the brim with talented musicians and singers. Their music filled the room with energy... truly the dance floor was a very busy place all evening, thanks to the incredible music provided. We so enjoyed working with Daniel. He went above and beyond to help provide all that the Kraus and Blum families requested. Please let everyone know on your end, how exceptionally wonderful we felt the evening went and how grateful we are.

warm regards,

Lisa and Leslie - 7.30.22

We cannot emphasize enough how truly unbelievable you guys are! We’ve lost count of the number of people who have told us that you were the best wedding band they have ever seen and we couldn't agree more! You kept everyone on the dance floor all night long and brought the best energy to our wedding. So again, we really cannot thank you enough for the job you guys did and for all your help over the last 20ish months helping us plan through the pandemic. If anyone is debating hiring this band, do it! You will be SO glad that you did!

Marissa & Danny
10.16.21 Machine Shop - Minneapolis, MN

Northstar is a time capsule with every single member's capability to bring you straight to your favorite genre, band and song. Their professionalism and polish knows no bounds. The notoriously ambitious goal for a bride and groom to “avoid pleasing people + just enjoy” Northstar made effortlessly possible for us! A week later and I still can’t feel my calves from dancing so hard. Not to mention the fun process of working with Daniel. We were going for something really different that could have been a huge gamble with another band. Have a unique vision? Northstar’s got you. An evening with them quickly takes you from the Midwest to the East Coast to the deep South channeling a wide range of decades backed by seamless transitions. A band that puts that much soul into every beat paired with taking just 1 break for a wardrobe change!?! Just wow. Thank you Northstar band, you are one of the best in the damn land.

'Till next time,
Lauren & Jamie (...and our entire wedding that is still gushing over you!!!)

It was so great to have you part of the evening and everyone LOVED the music! We’ve gotten so many positive comments from our attendees about how talented you’ll are a artists and that it really was a great addition to the celebration.

While the event looked a bit different this year, we were able to gather our donors and supporters together to raise lots of money for the kids of St. Jude! Thank you for your support and I look forward to working together again in the future.

All my best,

Danielle, Market Director
ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

With Northstar, you won’t merely get a “band.” Nope! Rather, you and your guests will be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Northstar consists of artists – true musicians – who are passionate about entertaining. Their energy is irresistible and their talent is off the charts. They rocked every genre, from Motown to 80s to hip hop. Our guests were on their feet the entire time, packing the dance floor, and they still haven’t stopped singing – pardon the pun – Northstar’s praises.

Also, in the lead up to our wedding, Northstar was always excited to hop on the phone and swift to respond to email, answering questions and offering brilliant suggestions to guarantee the party would be unforgettable. And did they ever deliver! Our one and only regret: We haven’t figured out time travel yet to go back and relive that incredible night!

Wedding of Paige & Jonathan
11.23.19 Miami, FL

Thank you for throwing us the best party ever. Every song was awesome and people, especially me, couldn’t leave the dance floor. I didn’t even make it to the photo booth or oxygen lounge haha. From our first look at the reception space with you are the best thing to our unique version of perfect to the most epic dance party, you killed it. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 we are soo happy.

Hope you guys had fun playing on Saturday!!!

Kimmie & Mike
9.7.19
Aspen, CO (Mountain and Tropical Occasions - Aimee Monihan)

Every part of our daughter’s wedding was filled with joy, but I had no idea that the evening would be capped off with an incredible three-plus hours of dancing, fun and pure celebration. Northstar – you are amazing! We were blessed to have you, not just to provide some dance music, but to actually perform and entertain. People who normally leave an hour into the dancing stood, watched and listened to your incredible talent. Yet beyond that you were personable and aware of how to maintain the energy in the room. I have heard again and again what a wonderful wedding reception it was. Thank you!

As the Father of the Bride – and also a pastor who has officiated hundreds of weddings and attended as many receptions – I can say without reservation that Northstar is the best wedding band I have ever experienced in the Midwest (both in the Chicago and Minneapolis area). I hope this note gets to those who lead Northstar because you need to know the gift you are to those you serve. To all of you, thanks for your professionalism and your heart. Outstanding.

Still reveling in the joy,

Dr. Kevin & Grace Meyer
The Kenzie/Merritt Jackley Wedding
Woodhill Country Club
Wayzata, MN

The strings at the ceremony and the jazz during the cocktail hour were perfect. And the band at the reception - WOW!!!!!!! They were AMAZING!!!!! I cannot tell you how many of our guests - like all of them! - made it a point to tell us how great you were. Everyone was still talking about it the next day. We loved the diversity of the play list, how you never let the party die down, how engaged you were with the dancefloor, how you accommodated all of our requests (Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son dance, anniversary dance, Seven Spanish Angels, Walk the Dinosaur, etc.) - it all helped make the night so very, very special. We just can't thank you enough.

I can't tell you how happy we are and thankful for all you contributed to making the evening so special for our daughter and her groom and all of our guests.

Linda

We are already one week out, and still are living so much in the moment of how your music completely transformed the day and night. Daniel, your “Somewhere over the Rainbow” could not have been more perfect. My tears were flowing the second that sound started. Thank you to the incredible violinist and guitarist as well. Our first dance song, that Hora, and truly every other song played and sung last Sunday was incredible and those who have heard your band before even asked over and over, “WHO IS YOUR BAND?” We are so proud and thankful to have had you a part of our wedding and are already sharing our overjoyment with all.

Your attention to detail, professionalism, unique client relationship, communication, and individual contribution is unmatched and recognized.

Thank you with all our heart!

Shelby and Ben
10.21.18 Wedding

Everyone raved about you last night and the calls and messages are still pouring in this morning. You are all beautiful and have such a great performance style. Your song list was perfect. I only wish that I could have danced more, but my hostess duties came first. We are already trying to figure out what we have coming up that you can be a part of…..his employees who attended last night are hoping it will be the holiday party. Me too.

Please extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the band members. Hope to see you soon.

Warmest regards,
Marilyn

Northstar played at our wedding in Minneapolis at Aria. They were absolutely unbelievable. A large percentage of our guests from the East Coast and they could not get over how good this band was! They had the dance floor going all night, it was AMAZING!!! SO SO SO much fun and worth every penny.

We also used them to DJ our after party and they kept the party going!!!

I know we said this to you guys Saturday night but we also wanted to send you a note. The band was UNBELIEVABLE. I can't even begin to remember the amount of compliments we got from our guests. I even had a couple who is not yet engaged ask me for your information because she wants to book you when the time comes.

The first song was better than we would have expected - I wish I had caught the guy's name who sang it. We also told him Saturday night that he killed it but please please tell him again - everyone said (and we agreed) that he sounded IDENTICAL to K-CI & JoJo. Everyone in the band is beyond talented and I'm sure you guys are used to hearing these types of compliments but holy crap you guys made the night. Can't wait to see you at future weddings!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

XO,
Marina & Geoff

Wow! What a fabulous evening! Seth and Elise’s wedding day was out of a storybook! Your professionalism and attention to detail was over the top! We wanted people dancing all night and your band accomplished just that! I have had dozens of people comment to me that you were simply the best band they have ever heard. Northstar was indeed the best band this area has ever seen and the entire night was perfect! Every member of the band was incredible! Thank you for taking the time to understand what we were looking for in a band and for making the evening magical!

Chris and Lara Duininck
Willmar, MN

We are thrilled that we took Carlyn's advice! We have not stopped hearing the most amazing comments about how you were the best band that anyone has ever heard! Your energy and talent were amazing! We are still floating on air reliving the evening. Although Elana and Andy wanted a fun, beautiful and lively Wedding you and your band made this a dream Wedding and something that everyone there will never forget! We cannot thank you enough! It is our hope that you will get future business from people either directly or indirectly that were at the Wedding or have heard about how fabulous you were! Thank you so much for all you did to help make Elana and Andy's Wedding absolutely spectacular!

Thank you,

Sharyl and Alan Ackerman

I had the opportunity to hear Northstar at Randle’s Restaurant 11/21. I was shooting video for the event and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the group. I had a chance to tell a few of them how much I appreciated their music, but I thought I’d officially mention it by way of this email.

Sincerely,

Peter Silseth
Sil-Vid Productions

Northstar, Elan Artists, is the most brilliant, creative, artistic and talented band that we have ever heard at a wedding! When we told our wedding planner that the #1 most important thing to us was the band she said without skipping a beat, “Then you should hire Northstar.”

The members of Northstar are the ultimate professionals. They perform with heart, dedication and skill, and they engaged our guests with such finesse that no one, from the oldest to the youngest, ever left the dance floor. They played a wide variety of music and their choreography was absolutely amazing. One guest said it perfectly, “Their performance was exhilarating!”

Our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to band leader Daniel Elan, who never once left the stage during the entire reception, and to the members of Northstar for far exceeding our highest expectations. All of you made our daughter’s wedding so memorable, so special, and so, so much fun. There’s no doubt that all of us will be talking about Northstar for many, many years to come.

Mary and Stephen Gordon
St. Regis Aspen Resort
Aspen, CO

In fact, it's impossible to describe how great the performance was; words do not do it justice. Your talent and energy is amazing. In addition to the performance, everyone associated with the Northstar team was so kind to our family and guests.

Thanks for taking the time to travel to Grand View to be part of Kirsten and Ed's wedding celebration.

Best wishes to you.

Paul and Beth Newman
(parents of the bride)

I can't stop smiling thinking about how much fun we had, and how you guys kept the crowd dancing for four hours straight!

Much love,

Lindsay & Steven (B&G)

Thanks for making our party such a huge success!!!

Bonnie (MOB)
07-02-17 Wedding
Ritz Carleton - Avon, CO

You guys are absolutely amazing. Hope to see you all again soon!

Nattriya Srisook
Meetings & Special Events Manager
The Miami Beach Edition

Everyone is still talking about Northstar. All of you are so talented and you made our wedding dreams come true. Please send my compliments along to the band.

Thank you again.

Very best--

Wedding of Kim & Jake
10-15-16 Grand View Lodge - Nisswa, MN

I loved the everything about it. I left at about 11:45 and was going to come say goodbye but the dance floor was totally packed and didn't want to get in the way. I am so happy that you are here in MPLS and available for events. I wish I could use you for every wedding! Please thank every single performer for a an amazing job! Thanks again for everything!

Sally
Planner: Sally Berry & Co.
10-8-16 Wedding: Interlachen Country Club - Minneapolis, MN

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for bringing such a talented and charming musical group to my daughter’s wedding.

We loved every single minute of your performance!

Every member of your band is exceptional and the female members are gorgeous, amazing vocalists, and balls of energy.

Words do not do justice to my gratitude for your contribution.

Please know how thrilled I am.

Thank you,

Gregg Orley
8-27-16 Wedding

In our opinion, a band makes a wedding, and to say that you made our wedding is an absolute understatement. EVERYONE reached out to say that you were the best band they'd ever seen at a wedding. Seriously. All my friends, all of my parents friends, everyone.

Additionally, I have to say that you were probably the easiest vendor to work with. Very clear with us, very detail oriented, you were at the venue early, it was just a pleasure.

Thank you so much for everything, we can't thank you enough! We'll be sure to recommend you to all of our friends and family!

Jenna & Miguel
7-23-16
Bowery Hotel - NYC

You guys knocked it out of the park and continue to be the talk of our guests. We so appreciate it, particularly the suggestions of the 5 song set before dinner - absolutely perfect!

Thanks again for such a great event! You brought it and we loved it through and through. We also laugh that one of our college aged nephews swears that he'll reaching out to fly all of you in for a frat party at Wabash college in Indiana. We love the enthusiasm and can't wait to see him pull that off! High praise from the college crowd for sure.

Sincerely, Sarah
06.04.16 Wedding
American Swedish Institute - Minneapolis, MN

We were floored by the number of comments we got on how you guys knocked it out of the park. It truly was an unforgettable performance you and the rest of the team put on.

We are some of the first of our friends to get married; there were a number of couples that were unable to grab cards from you but have asked for your contact information. Is your email/contact number the best info to give them or is there a different route I should direct them through?

Thanks again for absolutely killing it on Saturday night and hopefully we will be able to enjoy again at some weddings in the coming years!

Tressie & Chad
Aria, Minneapolis
7.16.16

We had several different aspects of music that the band leader helped us to coordinate flawlessly, including a "Rocktail" hour. He really took a lot of the stress off our hands and was up for anything including the audio for our ceremony. We had several meetings leading up to our wedding with the band leader, he did a great job listening to our desires and turning them into reality. Northstar's song selection is amazing and they were willing to tackle our complicated song requests.

Long story short, the band was incredibly professional, helpful, high energy, fun, diverse, stylish, and seriously rocked the house. Our friends and family are still talking about the band from our wedding!

Ashley & Hugh
Aspen, CO Wedding
3.19.16

You all were critical in making the event fun and you all did.

Let us know if there is anything we can do to help promote you all. We got a ton of complements from wedding attendees.

Thanks again!

Matt and Whitney
Aspen, CO
10.10.15