Wedding Band - Boston, Massachusetts.

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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!

Meet the Band

The core members of Hit Play consist of drums, bass, guitar and male and female vocals. We can customize the band to suit your needs. We can add keyboard and or saxophone to add to the core sound and versatility allowing us to cover a wider range of music. If you’re on a lower budget but still want live music combined with DJ services Hit Play also does weddings as a duo! Ask about pricing.

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Mia Boostrom

Lead Vocals

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Ryan McHugh

Band Leader
Lead Vocals/Guitar

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Andy Gulinello

Drums/Vocals

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Louis Ochoa

Bass/Vocals

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Brian McGravey

Keyboard

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James Calandrella

Saxophone

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Justin Esiason

Trumpet

Services

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

Wedding Band

Next level, high-energy Boston wedding entertainment including ceremony and cocktail hour music. (optional)

MC / DJ

We provide MC service for the entire event, cocktail hour, and reception and DJ'd music during band breaks.

Lighting

We can provide stage and dance floor lighting and also accent up-lighting for the venue.

Ceremony Music

We can provide microphones, sound system and live acoustic or DJ'd music for the ceremony.




Videos

"All The Small Things"

"Starships" by Nikki Minaj

"Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac as performed live by HIT PLAY

"The Way You Look Tonight"

"Don't Stop Believing"

"You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift



"September" by EWF

"Forever After All" by Luke Combs

5 Star Reviews

★★★★ Had everyone dancing all night!

We recently had the pleasure of hiring Hit Play for our wedding reception, and we cannot express enough how thrilled we were with their performance. From the very first note, they had our guests captivated and transformed our celebration into an unforgettable night of pure entertainment! First and foremost, the band's energy was contagious. They exuded passion and enthusiasm, which was reflected in every beat and melody they played. Their vibrant stage presence had everyone on their feet, eager to join in the celebration. From the young to the young-at-heart, no one could resist the call to hit the dance floor! Speaking of the dance floor, it was never empty. Hit Play knew exactly how to keep the momentum going, seamlessly transitioning from one song to another without missing a beat. Their diverse repertoire catered to all tastes and genres, ensuring that every guest found their favorite tune. Whether it was classic hits, current chart-toppers, or timeless anthems, they played them all flawlessly. One of the most impressive aspects of the band was their ability to engage with the crowd. They effortlessly interacted with the guests, taking requests, and encouraging sing-alongs. It felt like they were part of our family, bringing everyone together through the power of music. Their charm and charisma created an intimate atmosphere, making the event feel personal and heartfelt. Ryan was amazing to work with in the lead up to our wedding. He helped us finalize our first dance and parent dance songs and was so organized and thoughtful as we got closer to the day. Ryan was also great in learning some additional songs which really meant so much to us. If you're looking for a wedding band that will exceed your expectations, Hit Play is the absolute best choice. They not only kept the energy up and the dance floor full, but they also created an electric atmosphere that will be etched in our memories forever. Our guests are still raving about the incredible entertainment provided by this talented group.

- Katie , Married on 06/03/2023

★★★★ *For more see link: https://www.weddingwire.com/vendor-reviews

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★★★★ 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

★★★★ Hit Play is the best!!

We had Hit Play at our wedding 09/2019. They were amazing!! They played everything we wanted them to play, they have a wide range of music that they play. Anything from country to old school songs to pop from today. They kept our guests entertained the entire night! Everyone kept saying that we had the most fun wedding they had ever been to and I think it was mostly because of the band! One of my friends even booked them for her wedding after coming to ours. Very flexible and reasonable. 100% recommend!

- Valerie J., September 2019


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Contact Us

For Booking or for pricing info please fill out the form below. Our band leader (Ryan) will reply with pricing info and availability ASAP.

See Us Live

Here is the updated list of public gigs in Mass and RI to watch the wedding band live! Ask any questions, talk to the musicians, and get a really good feel for how amazing and different the band is compared to everything else out there.


- Biweekly -

Limey's Pub - Norwood MA - KARAOPEN MIC hosted by Ryan

Every Other Tuesday, 8 - 11pm



- 2026 Schedule -

The Lodge - Randolph, MA - Duo Ryan & Caitlin Carey

Thursday, May 7th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Limey's Pub - Norwood, MA - KARAOPEN MIC - hosted by Ryan solo acoustic

Tuesday, May 12th, 8:30 pm - 12:00 am


Green Dragon - Boston, MA - Duo Ryan & Danielle

Wednesday, May 13th, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am


Belmont Country Club - Belmont, MA - Acoustic Trio

Friday, May 15th, 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm


One Pelham East - Newport, RI - Duo

Saturday, May 16th, 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm


Boathouse Bistro - Hull, MA - Ryan solo acoustic

Sunday, May 17th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm


J.P. Ryan's - Abington, MA - Ryan solo acoustic

Thursday, May 21st, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm


Pillory Pub - Plymouth MA - Duo Ryan & Danielle Pratt

Friday, May 22nd, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am


Lansdowne Pub - Boston, MA - Ryan solo acoustic

Monday, May 25th, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am


Limey's Pub - Norwood, MA - KARAOPEN MIC - hosted by Ryan solo acoustic

Tuesday, May 26th, 8:30 pm - 12:00 am


Loretta's Last Call - Boston, MA - 4 piece band

Friday, May 29th, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am


Green Dragon - Boston, MA - Trio

Friday, June 5th, 9:30 pm - 1:00 am


Limey's Pub - Norwood, MA - KARAOPEN MIC - hosted by Ryan solo acoustic

Tuesday, June 9th, 8:30 pm - 12:00 am


Pillory Pub - Plymouth MA - Ryan solo acoustic

Wednesday, June 10th, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am


Private Event - Charles river yacht club - Duo

Thursday, June 11th, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm


Loretta's Last Call - Boston, MA - 4 piece band

Saturday, June 13th, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am


Boathouse Bistro - Hull, MA - Ryan solo acoustic

Sunday, June 28th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm


Hennessy's - Boston, MA - Trio

Friday, July 3rd, 9:30 pm - 1:00 am


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