7 Piece
Core Reception Band
2 vocalists, sax, and rhythm section: keys, guitar, bass, and drums.
The Avon Society Band
Charleston's luxury wedding band for receptions, private events, and packed dance floors.
About The Band
Avon Society Band pairs a live strings section, never synth or backing tracks, with a subtle jazz-forward sound from accomplished jazz musicians. Exclusive full arrangements give Motown, soul, jazz, pop, and other styles a sound that feels distinct from typical cover bands.
Watch First
The Avon Society Band is built for Lowcountry weddings: clean cues, room-aware volume, sharp transitions, and a dance floor that opens at the right moment.
Audio Samples
Short MP3 samples from the reception repertoire, recorded to show the band's live-forward sound and arrangement style.
Band Formats
Start with the core reception band, then scale up with horns, electric violin, and strings as the room and energy call for it.
2 vocalists, sax, and rhythm section: keys, guitar, bass, and drums.
The 7 piece plus trumpet, trombone, and electric violin.
The 10 piece lineup with a live strings section added.
Full Night
Our event music planner can build a package around your timeline, or work directly with your planner, so every act fits the room, the schedule, and the way you want the night to feel.
Choose the Avon Society lineup that fits the room, guest count, and energy.
Strings, soloists, or clean ceremony audio for entrances, vows, and recessional.
Explore stringsJazz trio, quartet, sax, piano, or a small live set while guests move and mingle.
Explore jazzLower-volume live music, playlist support, toasts, wireless mics, and smooth cues.
Explore dinner jazzThe reception band opens the floor and keeps the room moving.
DJ Darby takes it late, with optional sax, violin, guitar, percussion, or MC support.
Explore DJ DarbyPhoto booth, uplighting, ceremony audio, extra sound zones, and production support can be built into the same entertainment plan.
Featured Videos
These are full-time Palmetto Strings artists, not referrals or third-party add-ons. Many help make up Avon Society Band, so ceremony, cocktail, reception, and after-party artists come from the same tight group of vetted musicians.
Small, tight music groups made up of musicians who perform together often and know each other on and off stage.
Avon Society groups are chosen for superior musicianship, professional presence, and event-aware performance.
For larger packages, a dedicated Event Music Planner can be on site to support your wedding planner and keep the music plan moving.
FAQs
Answers about live music, production, timing, and the booking process.
Spring and fall Saturdays often book farthest ahead, especially for larger bands and popular venues. If your date is set, it is worth checking availability early so we can hold the right lineup and build the rest of the music plan around it.
Yes. We can connect ceremony strings, cocktail jazz, the reception band, DJ Darby after party sets, and audio support through one booking conversation so the day feels connected instead of pieced together.
For most standard band bookings, the core sound setup is included or planned with the band package. Larger rooms, complex outdoor layouts, ceremonies in separate locations, and extra production needs may require additional audio support.
Yes. Those add-ons are a major part of Avon Society. We can shape a full event flow with ceremony strings, jazz for cocktails or dinner, live sax or electric violin moments, and DJ Darby for the late-night handoff.
Often, yes. Some requests are simple additions and others require arrangement time, rehearsal, or a different ensemble format. The earlier we know the song and the moment, the easier it is to recommend the best approach.
Ready When You Are
Send the venue, date, guest count, and what you want the room to feel like.
Request Pricing & Availability