Live music · New York, New Jersey & beyond

The right musicians for the room.

Mountains Apart is a flexible collective of seasoned performers assembled around your venue, audience, and occasion.

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Music built around the moment

Not a fixed band. A better fit.

Every room asks for something different. Mountains Apart brings together the right voices, instruments, and energy for the people in front of us.

Founded by Alex Wise, the collective draws from an accomplished network of musicians with experience across Broadway, touring stages, recording studios, restaurants, vineyards, clubs, and private events.

Where we play

Live music that belongs in the room.

Venues & hospitality

Restaurants, bars, vineyards, resorts, weddings, and listening rooms - from relaxed background atmosphere to a featured evening set.

Private celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries, house concerts, and milestone gatherings shaped around your guests and the tone you want.

Community & corporate

Festivals, civic events, company gatherings, and cultural programs that need polished, dependable live musicians.

A flexible collective

Scale the sound to the occasion.

Intimate

Solo or duo

Warm, conversational music for smaller rooms, dinners, cocktail hours, and relaxed gatherings.

Versatile

Small ensemble

A fuller sound with flexible instrumentation for venues, private parties, and community events.

Full energy

Expanded collective

A custom group of voices and players assembled when the room and the moment call for more.

Not sure what lineup fits? Tell us about the room, audience, and atmosphere—we’ll recommend the right configuration.

Music for the whole room

Familiar favorites. A performance made for you.

Mountains Apart is a full-service entertainment hire, not simply a band playing a setlist. We shape the music, pacing, and personality of the performance around your audience and event.

Yacht rock & pop

Country & alternative

The ’80s, ’90s, 2000s & today

Tailored original music

Light emceeing & comedy

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Selected musicians

Experience you can hear.

Mountains Apart rotates accomplished performers according to the music and the event. Here are a few of the musicians at the heart of the collective.

Founder · Keys · Percussion · Multi-instrumentalist

Alex Wise

Composer, arranger, songwriter, producer, and internationally touring musician with Broadway keyboard credits including Waitress, Beetlejuice, and Wicked.

Vocals · Acoustic guitar

John Moroski

An engaging singer and acoustic guitarist known for a rich, percussive fingerstyle sound and an audience-friendly mix of pop, rock, and indie favorites.

Bass · Groove

Steve Adler

A versatile New York bassist whose experience spans Broadway, CBGB’s, Asbury Park, rock, Americana, soul, indie, blues, and jazz.

Artist · Songwriter · Producer · Audio engineer

Keeni

Keeni (keen eye) is a New York-based electronic alternative pop artist, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer.

Vocals · Songwriting · Acting

Amanda Leigh

Amanda is a singer, songwriter, and actress based in New York City.

Simple booking

From first note to showtime.

01
Tell us about the event
Share the date, location, venue type, audience size, and atmosphere you have in mind.
02
Receive a tailored plan
We’ll recommend the lineup and musical direction, then confirm availability and pricing.
03
Enjoy the performance
We arrive prepared, professional, and ready to create the right experience for your guests.

Now booking

Let’s find the sound for your event.

Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll reply with availability, the lineup that fits, and a clear next step.

mountainsapartmusic@gmail.com