About The Band

Based in southeastern Massachusetts and formed in 2015 by some of the area's most accomplished musicians, Hit Play has quickly earned a solid reputation as one of the hottest live wedding and event party bands in New England. The band’s leader, guitarist and singer, Ryan McHugh is well known in the Boston area for his ability to entertain a room by utilizing his 22 years of experience working professionally in the live music industry. Drawing on this experience, Hit Play performs in top club venues from Boston to Newport and at top wedding venues all over New England. The band is well known for their incredibly versatile repertoire - consisting of anything from rock, pop, funk, country, alternative and hip-hop to name a few. Ryan will work with you to select the perfect song choices for your event. Unlike most Boston wedding bands that have a set list of songs that vary only a little from one event to another, the band can call from a variety of genres during performances to perfectly fit the crowd and the vibe of your event. With nearly 400 songs to choose from and state of the art sound system and uplighting, Hit Play will make the night perfect. When you book Hit Play for your wedding you will not only get an incredibly energized performance, but also unparalleled service throughout the entire planning of your event. Hit Play promises to be here for you to answer any questions and make your event one you will never forget!

Services

Wedding Entertainment at it's Best. Our Packages go Above and Beyond all Massachusetts Wedding Bands.

5 Star Reviews

★★★★ AMAZING!

The band was AMAZING! Hit Play made the wedding even more perfect! The energy coming from the band made it that our dance floor was NEVER empty. The music during the band break was exactly what we talked about which made for a seamless transition when they came back on stage. Highly recommend them!

- Dee H., The Knot, June 2019

★★★★ The best!

Ryan and the entire Hit Play team were incredible to work with (from start to finish). We first saw them play at a friend’s wedding and knew immediately we wanted to book them. We couldn’t asked for a better band!

- Emily, Married on 12/20/2023

★★★★ Hire Hit Play!

Hit Play was an absolute hit at our wedding this past summer. Super talented band that brought great energy. Ryan is a true professional and was very easy to work with during the planning process. The band helped with sound for the ceremony, played an acoustic set for the cocktail hour, and then rocked the reception. Highly recommend.

- T R, Married on 06/08/2024

★★★★ The best band!!

We can’t say enough good things about Ryan and Hit Play. From the very start, Ryan was incredibly organized, communicative, and genuinely invested in making sure our wedding music was exactly what we envisioned. He walked through every detail with us ahead of time, asked thoughtful questions, and made sure all of our preferences and special requests were understood. The music throughout the entire event was spot-on. The acoustic cocktail hour set created such a great atmosphere. The dance floor was packed all night long. Hit Play played a huge role in making our wedding unforgettable, and our guests are still talking about them. Truly a great experience!!

- Courtney, Married on 09/13/2025