Come boogie with us this Friday, 3/27. We’re shaking off the winter doldrums. Click on the flyer to RSVP at LucyMusic.com (It’s free!!!!) Friday March 27th The Engagements brings you the 60s, 70s, and most of all, 80s dance party you’ve always wanted. Performing songs by The Cure, Simple Minds, Hall N Oates, Cameo, Michael Jackson, Prince, The Boss, The Cars, Marvin Gaye, & more. The ... Read More
We’re excited to be a part of this labor of love. The hosts of this party have been putting this on for 5 years. It started as a small Halloween party amongst friends in an apartment. It has grown into an epic, annual celebration of the weird. This year: The Highline Loft 508 W.26th ... Read More
This year, The Engagements headlined the “Bizarre Love Triangle fest” at New York City’s (le) Poisson Rouge. We featured some friends as special guests, and tried some new covers for the first time. “Thanks to the 574 guests who celebrated with us last Saturday at Le Poisson Rouge and turned cold winter night into ... Read More
Check out some live video of us at the Wedding Crashers festival here in Brooklyn! The Engagements have taken part in this unique wedding fair a number of times. We’re always thrilled to be invited by the creators of this ingenious fair – Brooklyn Based. We’ve never seen a cooler wedding fair! There were 9 ... Read More
Update: We were recently featured on WNYC’s Soundcheck program, hosted by John Schaefer. Our drummer Aaron was invited on to discuss the rise of the non-traditional wedding band, and particularly “How to not sound like a wedding band”. You can hear the first segment from the show here: https://www.newsounds.org/story/189518-the-anti-wedding-band/ We were also on the program promoting ... Read More
The Bell House and Singularity&Co Present Monster Mash 2012 feat. The Engagements. This is Gowanus, a canal that is home to some of the creepiest, crawliest, and legitimately scariest life forms on earth – from the potentially un-dead to the threat of real-life lagoon creatures, you never know what you may run into around here. ... Read More
2ND UPDATE: Another Undead ’80’s Zombie Prom is in the works, but the sequel is coming at you ON A BOAT. It’s the Rocks Off Concert Cruise series, and we’re headling on Friday, Sept. 28th, 2012. More info here! UPDATE: “One of the best parties in the history of parties… …One of the best cover ... Read More
We had a blast playing The Bell House again on 9/30/11. Here’s some raw footage: THE ENGAGEMENTS LIVE AT THE BELL HOUSE 9/30/11 Click A Title To View A Video* LET’S DANCE – (David Bowie Cover) KISS – (Prince Cover) JUST LIKE HEAVEN – (The Cure Cover) TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP – (The Romantics Cover) ... Read More
This Friday, Sept 30th we’re throwing an 80s dance party at The Bell House. You are so invited. We’ll be playing immediately following Louis C.K.’s 2nd set. TIX are $7 in adv. CLICK HERE The Bell House 149 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Here are the links to RSVP and help us spread the word: ... Read More
The popular and very fun 80s nostalgia site LikeTotally80s.com is now featuring us as a recommended 80s cover band. Cool! Their archive is constantly being updated with new silliness. The tribute to the 80s pop sax solo may be our favorite. Worth a visit if you’re a fan of 1980s music, fashion, and movies. ... Read More