Raleigh–Durham's premier horn band · since 1993
Bull City Syndicate, the full band with horns, on stage
Performed with Dolly PartonHeadlined 2 NC Governor's Inaugural Balls50+ five-star reviews

Ten musicians, a full horn section and a packed dance floor for weddings, galas and corporate events across the Mid-Atlantic.

DollyPerformed "Jolene" with Dolly Parton in Raleigh
2NC Governor's Inaugural Balls headlined
4.9Rating across 53 couples' reviews
3×WeddingWire Couples' Choice: 2016, 2017, 2019
Live at a wedding · Nov 2025
On stage

See the band

Bull City Syndicate, full band with horns, on stage
The band performing live with the horn section
Horns and vocalists performing
Full band with horns on stage
Trumpet and trombone with a vocalist
Saxophones and horn section in full swing
One band. Every stage.

Whatever the night calls for

The same full horn section and powerhouse vocals that performed with Dolly Parton and headlined two Governor's Inaugural Balls, shaped to your event. From a black-tie gala to a country club Yacht Rock night, you get a premier show built for your room.

  • Weddings
  • Corporate & holiday parties
  • Galas & charity events
  • Festivals & concert series
  • Country clubs

The Horn Band

Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago to Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and Lizzo.

Yacht Rock

Smooth '70s and '80s favorites, made for country clubs and corporate evenings.

Motown & Soul

The songs every generation knows, with real horns and big vocals.

Big Band & Swing

Sinatra-era elegance for galas and black-tie events.

Jazz Cocktail Set

Relaxed listening music for receptions and mingling.

Top 40 Dance Party

Today's hits, line dances and DJ music between sets.

Two lineups

Pick the size of the room

The full band brings the horn-section show. The six-piece keeps the same musicianship for smaller rooms and budgets.

Bull City Syndicate

10 piece · trumpet, sax, trombone + percussion

Our headline act. Featuring twin vocalists who perform Broadway- and rock-themed concerts with symphony orchestras across the country, a driving rhythm section and real horns playing Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago and Motown the way they were written, then straight into Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and Lizzo.

  • Ballrooms, galas and large receptions
  • Inaugural balls, festivals and charity events

BCS Express

6 piece · sax, keys, guitar, bass, drums, vocals

The same big Bull City Syndicate sound and professionalism in a smaller lineup, featuring one of our lead vocalists and sax in place of the full horn section.

  • Smaller venues and private parties
  • Corporate events and holiday parties
One band, the whole evening

From the aisle to last call

Ceremony

Our sound engineer sets up a lapel mic for your officiant so every guest hears the vows.

Cocktail hour

A jazz listening set while guests mingle and you take photos.

Formalities

We MC everything, with wireless mics for toasts, speeches and blessings.

Reception

Two 90-minute live sets, about 30 songs, that keep the floor full.

Between sets

DJ music on the break and after the band: line dances or your own playlist.

BCS Express

$5,000 starting
  • 6-piece band: sax, keys, guitar, bass, drums, lead vocalist
  • Two 90-minute live sets (about 30 songs)
  • Dedicated sound engineer, sound and lighting
  • MC for all formalities, wireless mics for toasts and speeches
  • DJ music on breaks, your playlist welcome

The Reception

$7,000 starting
  • 10-piece band with full horn section
  • Two 90-minute live sets (about 30 songs)
  • Dedicated sound engineer, sound and lighting for up to 300 guests
  • MC for all formalities, wireless mics for toasts and speeches
  • Lapel mic for your officiant at the ceremony
  • DJ music on breaks, your playlist welcome
Most popular

The Signature Experience

$8,500 starting
  • Everything in The Reception
  • Cocktail-hour jazz set
  • Live ceremony music
  • We learn your first-dance song
  • DJ playlist of party favorites for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception breaks

Add-ons: extra live set, additional special songs, and travel beyond the Triangle. Planner-friendly, with a certificate of insurance (COI) available for venues that require it.

The repertoire

Sinatra to Lady Gaga

Hundreds of songs across every era, plus our own originals. Tell us what you want to hear and we'll build the night around it.

MotownFunkR&B / SoulBig BandJazzClassic RockPopTop 40CountryLatinSwingClassical
Sample setBCS
  1. Crazy in LoveBeyoncé
  2. Can't Stop the FeelingJustin Timberlake
  3. Bad RomanceLady Gaga
  4. Ain't It FunParamore
  5. Better TogetherJack Johnson
  6. You Make Me FeelBCS original
  7. CarolinaBCS original
Hear it for yourself

Watch us live

A 10-minute mix of the hits, recorded live. Turn the sound up.

What couples say

The dance floor never empties

4.9from 53 reviews on WeddingWire · recommended by 98% of couples
"Absolutely the best wedding band ever."
Claire · Wedding, 2022
"I wanted a Horn Band, but we got more than a Horn Band."
Wil W. · Smithfield, NC
"So much better than a DJ."
Evan · BCS Express, 2022
"A one stop shop for entertainment."
Joe G. · Wedding, 2021
"We hired BCS for both our daughters' weddings."
Deb · Mother of the bride, 2021
"When budget doesn't matter and you HAVE to have THE band."
One Stop Live · Wedding entertainment pros

Read all 53 reviews on WeddingWire

Where we've played

Stages big and small

  • Dolly PartonPerformed "Jolene" with her during her visit to Raleigh
  • Symphony stagesOur twin vocalists perform Broadway- and rock-themed concerts with orchestras nationwide
  • NC Governor's Inaugural BallsHeadliner at the last two
  • National charity galasHigh-profile fundraisers and benefit events
  • Festivals and concert seriesIncluding Fayetteville After Five
  • UniversitiesIncluding NC State's 50th-year Centennial Rocks concert
  • Corporate eventsHoliday parties and company celebrations across NC and VA
  • WeddingsFrom Raleigh and Smithfield to Virginia Beach
For agents and planners

Easy to book, easy to work with

  • Two lineups10-piece Bull City Syndicate or 6-piece BCS Express
  • Production includedDedicated sound engineer, sound and lighting for up to 300 guests
  • InsuranceCertificate of insurance (COI) available for venues that require it
  • Always coveredA deep bench of professional musicians, so your date is protected
  • Live videoWatch the 10-minute live mix above, with more clips on request
  • Fast answersCall or email Randy for dates, rider and stage needs
  • Booking packetDownload our one-page packet (PDF)
Booking

Check your date

Weddings, galas, corporate events, country clubs, festivals and holiday parties. Agents and planners welcome. Call or email Randy with your date, venue and guest count, and we'll put together the right show.

Call Randy Ines
(919) 270-9584
Email
randy@bullcitysyndicateband.com