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About

The Jon Bates Band is a NY based destination wedding and event band featuring an amazing group of musicians who have been performing together for the last 25 years throughout the Northeast and across the globe. They have also been the featured entertainment on many Caribbean and Trans Atlantic cruise ship voyages, both as the main act and/or backing up such legendary artists as Bo Diddley, The Temptations, Gatemouth Brown, Richie Havens, Jeffery Osbourne, and others.

Services Offered

The Jon Bates Band provides an array of services to ensure every couple and their guests are entertained and leave with fond memories to cherish for many years to come. The band features phenomenal male and female frontline lead vocalists, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, saxophone, lush vocal harmonies, and a full horn section when space and budget allow. They have an extensive and diverse repertoire that includes all popular styles and genres from rock, funk, classic and neo-soul, jazz, Top-40, Dance, R&B, swing, country, folk, ballads, love songs, and more. Always working closely with their clients, the band helps create a custom playlist for each individual event that includes most favorite songs special dance requests. The band's services include (but are not limited to):

  • Reception music
  • Cocktail hour music
  • Ceremony music
  • Professional Sound and PA system
  • and many other enhancements such as theatrical lighting, gobo projector, fog machine, photo booths, etc. can be arranged for on a per item/fee basis

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$4,755

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of The Jon Bates Band

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Ddg Sent on 08/09/2022
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AMAZING BAND! You need JBB for your wedding

The Jon Bates Band was fantastic for our wedding.
Throughout the introduction, the booking experience, and the planning, Jon was super professional and had a clear and quick communication with us the band needed and what they could deliver etc.
The band also had the kindness and flexibility to reschedule when our wedding had to be postponed a whole year due to Covid, without additional fees.
Finally, we had a specific vision for our wedding which involved the band playing specific tracks during the ceremony, which they executed beautifully.
Overall, best band around, they will make the music process so easy for you and will light up the dancefloor all night with their tunes, this is your sign to hire them!!
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Kate R. Sent on 08/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Band!

The Jon Bates Band made our wedding! Many of our friends and family told us it was "the best wedding band" they had ever heard. The dance floor was packed all night, they can play a HUGE variety of songs and they were just so much fun. Jon was such an easy vendor to work with - stayed in touch, had a plan, and was totally open to whatever we asked. I would hire them again in a heartbeat and can't recommend them enough!!
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Lauren F. Sent on 11/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best ever!

We saw the Jon Bates Band perform at our friends' wedding in Vermont a number of years ago. My now-husband and I knew (before we were even engaged!) that we wanted these guys to play our wedding, should we get to that point together. Fortunately, they travel all over and were happy to come to Delaware for our 10/5/2019 wedding.

Communication was smooth throughout the entire process, and they were completely open to working with us on our song list and catering to what we really love most. Their rendition of our first dance song was spot-on to what we hoped it would be.

They played a consistently strong set all night and had everyone - and I mean everyone! - up and dancing. I can honestly say that it could not have gone better, nor could we have enjoyed it more.

I highly recommend this group of talented musicians.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Jeremy Baum Music Jeremy Baum Music Wedding Bands

Jon Bates band always does a fantastic job - great music, fun times, total professionals! They know how to get the party started and keep it going!

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