Cocktail Reception & Welcome Party Wedding Band | Charlston, SC

Renée’s Band

Bring your wedding to life with an electrifying, soul-stirring performance that your guests will never forget.

Fronted by the unforgettable Renée — a powerhouse vocalist packed into a tiny frame, with wild curly hair and a voice that stops people in their tracks — this band delivers an energy that’s impossible to ignore. Her stage presence is magnetic, her vocals are fierce, and she knows exactly how to get the party started and keep it going.

Whether it’s a smooth four-piece jazz ensemble or a full 12-piece show band with a bold brass section and multiple singers, every performance is tailored to your vibe and your venue.

Our setlist is stacked with Top 40 pop hits, R&B grooves, rock anthems, and soulful ballads — guaranteed to keep every guest, from your flower girl to your grandmother, on the dance floor and loving every minute.

We perform across South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina, bringing unforgettable music to weddings, parties, and celebrations of all kinds. With Renée leading the charge and a lineup of world-class musicians by her side, every show is a celebration of sound, soul, and pure joy.

Let the music move you — and make your celebration truly unforgettable.

Song List

Cocktail Hour / Dinner Playlist

Chill • Jazzy • Soulful • Acoustic
Perfect for background ambiance or a mellow live set

  • Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
  • If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
  • Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
  • The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
  • Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
  • Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
  • Lovely Day – Bill Withers
  • Stand By Me – Ben E. King
  • What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
  • At Last – Etta James
  • Fever – Peggy Lee
  • Summertime – Reggae feel
  • Son of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
  • Call Me the Breeze – Blues version
  • (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
  • What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
  • Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Fugees version
  • The Girl from Ipanema – Bossa Nova classic
  • Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves
  • Wildflowers – Tom Petty
  • Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
  • Jolene – Dolly Parton
  • Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
  • Blackbird – The Beatles
  • Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
  • Something – The Beatles
  • Michelle – The Beatles
  • Moondance – Van Morrison
  • Let’s Fall in Love – Diana Krall version

Groovy / Soul / R&B / Funk Set

Great for mingling, light dancing, or transitioning into party mode

  • Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
  • Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
  • Valerie – Amy Winehouse
  • Treasure – Bruno Mars
  • Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
  • Cold Heart – Elton John / Dua Lipa (chorus only)
  • Levitating – Dua Lipa
  • I Want You Back – Jackson 5
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
  • Respect – Aretha Franklin
  • I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
  • Dancing Queen – ABBA
  • Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Diana Ross
  • Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
  • Latch – Sam Smith
  • Lovely Day – Bill Withers (if not already used in dinner set)
  • Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
  • Come Together – The Beatles
  • Twist and Shout – The Beatles
  • …Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
  • Smooth Operator – Sade

Edgy / Alt / Unexpected Fun

Perfect for late-night energy, surprise acoustic moments, or unique crowd-pleasers

  • Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
  • Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears
  • These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra
  • Toxic – Britney Spears (stripped-down or funky version)
  • Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes (acoustic or loop-based)
  • Creep – Radiohead