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On WeddingWire since 2017

Last update: June 2025

XPRIME is Canada's ultimate wedding party band operating out of Niagara and Toronto, Ontario. It boasts an energetic trio with the versatility of three different lead singers, allowing a wider range of vocal styles along with tight, energetic proficiency on guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards. XPRIME has over a decade of experience performing on stages across the continent, having played at festivals such as Osheaga, Edgefest and Niagara Falls' NYE concerts. They have opened for Weezer, The Black Keys, and Keith Urban, to name a few. This lively three-piece will get your wedding party started with a bang and keep the dancefloor jumping all night long!

Services Offered

Phil Taylor, Neil Carson, and Steph Mercier comprise XPRIME and their recording/touring sister band, James Blonde. Since forming in 2009, the guys have played an average of over 185 shows per year as their song list continues to expand and change. XPRIME is happy to discuss their services with each couple and customize them to suit their vibe and musical taste. Whether rock, pop, Motown, funk, disco, R&B, blues, or indie, XPRIME can do it all and deliver it in high-energy doses with major festival/touring level showmanship.

Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental duo
Instrumental trio
Soloist/vocalist
Instrumental solo

How many musicians are in your band?

1-3

What genres of music does your band play?

Acoustic
Funk
Dance
Oldies
Rock
Classic rock
Pop
Motown
Punk rock
Top 40
Soul
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar
Drums
Piano

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learning new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Vocals
Liability insurance
Willing travel

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Liability insurance
Microphones
Reception music
Music during breaks
Sound / PA system
Vocals

What items are available?

Fog
Gobo
Lighting
Microphones
Sound PA

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$6,000

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$6,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Music during breaks
Sound/ PA system
Microphones

Which of the following are included in the price?

Travel
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Sound PA
Recorded music breaks
Lighting
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews for XPRIME

Ryan
Ryan Sent on 16/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

XPrime rocked out! Our guests were blown away!

XPrime absolutely blew us away at our wedding! All three of them are incredible performers - amazing vocals, great energy, and the perfect setlist. They had everyone dancing all night and closed with an epic guitar solo in the crowd. Unreal experience. Highly, highly recommend!
Alysa
Alysa Sent on 25/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision

These guys are so professional, so knowledgeable, SO talented, and just all around nice guys. Philip was a breeze to communicate with and even went above and beyond to chat with our venue’s AV people directly to ensure the set up day of was smooth. They kept the dance going, read the room, and delivered a great performance. Would highly recommend.
P
Prom Sent on 11/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly unforgettable!

We had XPRIME play at our wedding, and I can confidently say they MADE the night. Every single song was flawless—so perfectly performed that it felt like we had the original artists in the room with us. Their voices are absolutely angelic, their energy was incredible, and they kept the dance floor packed all night. Our guests haven’t stopped raving about them, and neither have we! If you’re looking for a band that will take your event to the next level, XPRIME is it. Truly unforgettable!
Julia
Julia Sent on 02/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding music experience

Book them NOW! They made our wedding day so special. Everyone - from our guests to other vendors and venue staff - were raving to us all night about how these guys were one of the best cover bands they've seen. They played songs that got every generation of guests on the dancefloor and kept them on the dancefloor. They were fun, animated, professional, and responsive. Beware of wedding crashers as some of our guests may be busting down doors to see them perform again.
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Carson Sent on 30/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

XPRIME was absolutely amazing!

The band was somehow professional and also incredibly fun to work with.
The sound quality was perfect, I could stand next to the speaker or on the other side of the venue and hear perfectly.

Their setlist had something for everyone, and the dance floor was packed from start to finish of their sets.

I would recommend XPRIME to anybody looking for a wedding or event band. It's cool to know that people will be talking about the awesome band at my wedding for years to come!

Carson
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Kylie Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Night

We had X-Prime play at our wedding. From day one everything was super professional, communication was easy and the value of service was great! They played during our cocktail hour, our first dance song and both were amazing. They sure know how to get people up dancing and put on a performance. A truly memorable night and X-Prime had a huge role in this!
Mike
Mike Sent on 30/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Band Like No Other!!

XPRIME was absolutely incredible! Their energy was infectious, and the playlist was outstanding. To this day people still talk about how awesome they were. HIGHLY recommend!!
P
Phil Sent on 20/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

XPRIME for the win!

We were so fortunate to have XPRIME perform at our wedding on June 25th, 2022.

The band put on an incredible performance. Our guests couldn't say enough about just how amazing the band was! They catered to the entire crowd by playing a variety of 60s, 70s, 80, 90s and 2000 hits. They really know how to crush the Beatles and Killers!

They were great at every step in process, from communicating pre-event, day of setup, and helping to play music in between sets and speeches.

Phenomenal Performers. You would be lucky to have them play for your event. They brought the energy that really made our wedding night a night to remember.
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 30/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every last penny

Very professional, kind, energetic, fun and talented. Great set list and very easy to work with. Great guys, it was the highlight of our wedding and all our guests raved about them for months.

Thanks a lot xprime! You guys are the best ♥️
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Elisa Sent on 30/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Amazing ! Hire them !
Would recommend to anyone looking for a band that knows how to work the crowd and has amazing talent.
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Meet the team

Philip Taylor
Philip Taylor
Band Leader - Drums - Vocals

Phil Taylor is the band leader, drummer and one of the 3 lead vocalists in XPRIME. He's been playing drums for over 16 years and has been singing just as long. Phil is known to give his everything in every performance and can rip through powerful vocal songs like "Shout!" and "Back in Black". His incredible pocket and drumming talents has gained him endorsments from *Mapex Drums and *Murat Diril Cymbals - giving him some of the best sounding tools in the trade! Phil takes his role as band leader seriously; always keeping the band on time and ensuring the band satisfies every client's needs while making the band a pleasure to work with!

Steph Mercier
Steph Mercier
Guitar - Vocals - Sound Tech

Steph is an absolute on-stage animal. With years of experience as a lead guitarist and singer with touring band James Blonde - he brings the same charisma and energy to every wedding and event played! Some guitar solos end up on the bar, crowd surfing or running around the room. With Steph on stage, there is never a dull moment - he brings that exciting live energy that only seasoned touring bands can bring to any performance.

Neil Carson
Neil Carson
Bass - Vocals

Neil can sing and play anything! Having done his training through the Ontario Conservatory of Music and playing 280+ shows per year with XPRIME, JAMES BLONDE and as a solo acousitc act - Neil Carson is one seasoned musician. Like the other 2 members, Neil takes that same on-stage professionalism and energy honed-in from years of touring to every wedding and event! His pitch-perfect vocals and charming on-stage personality will leave wanting more of XPRIME's renditions for all your favourite songs!

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600 Bay Street Unit 500 M5G 1C3 Toronto (Ontario)

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