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Bar & bat mitzvah entertainment in Brooklyn, NY
The full band sound from a single performer. A high-energy live show tailored to keep guests of every age engaged, from candle lighting to the final dance.
Short answer: For a bar or bat mitzvah, Motty plays from candle lighting through the last dance set: live vocals and live keys with the sound of a full band, a set list built around the family's requests, and his own sound system. Unlike a DJ, every song is performed live, so the energy follows the room.
How does Motty keep a bar mitzvah lively?
From the meaningful candle lighting to the dancing that follows, the set is paced so kids and adults are both on their feet and having a great time.
Can the set list be built around our family?
Motty takes requests from the family ahead of time and builds a custom set around the bar mitzvah boy, so the night feels personal.
What sound setup does Motty bring?
Live vocals with a full band sound and professional sound equipment that fills the room without overwhelming your guests.
Hear what the dance floor sounds like.
Nearly seven minutes of nonstop Simchas Beis Hashoeva music: songs and niggunim hand-picked and arranged by Motty Reizes for 5787.
Bar mitzvah questions.
What makes a one-man band different from a DJ for a bar mitzvah?
You get live vocals and live instruments instead of pre-recorded tracks, which makes the atmosphere more personal and more energetic.
Do you take requests from the bar mitzvah family?
Yes. The set list is built around the family's favorites, and Motty takes requests live as well.
How do you keep the energy up for both kids and adults?
By reading the room all night and adjusting pace and song choice so every age group stays engaged and on the dance floor.
Do you provide music for candle lighting and dancing?
Yes, the full event from candle lighting through the final dance set.
How far in advance should we book?
3 to 6 months ahead is recommended, but reach out even if your date is coming up soon.
Check if your date is open.
- Fill out the short form, then send it on WhatsApp, text or email
- Motty calls or texts you back personally
- Lock in your date