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The Special Edition Band

The Special Edition Band

Dallas, TX
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    Grace A. Sent on 01/05/2023
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    10/10 experience!!!

    The Special Edition Band was the perfect choice for my wedding. They brought such fun energy and allowed guests of all ages to enjoy dancing. Highly recommend!!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Grace A.,
    Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review, and for taking time to post it. It was so rewarding to see everyone having such a great time, and it was a pleasure to work with you all. You all have our best wishes and appreciation.

    Sincerely,
    John Adams
    The Special Edition Band
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    Lezlie T. Sent on 01/03/2023
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    Amazing Band!

    The Special Edition Band is top notch! John was easy to work with throughout the entire process and really made my daughter's music dreams come true! The band was interactive and kept our party at the highest of heights all night long! 1000% recommend!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Lezlie,
    Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review, and for taking time to post it. It was so rewarding to see everyone having such a great time, and it was a pleasure to work with you all. You all have our best wishes and appreciation.

    Sincerely,
    John Adams
    The Special Edition Band
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    Lillian B. Sent on 10/17/2022
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    Amazing band!!

    We loved having the Special Edition Band play at our wedding! John was incredibly kind and accommodated all of our requests, including learning how to play a specific song for our first dance. We got married in a venue that was a little bit more strict about set up times, and John made sure everything was done on time. They are incredibly talented, and almost everyone I've talked with who was at the wedding has mentioned how amazing the band was. Everyone was up and dancing, even those who typically don't dance at weddings! We also hired them to play jazz music during our cocktail hour, which was a delightful touch to the evening. We can't recommend them enough! One of the best decisions we made!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    HI Lillian,
    I know that I thanked you by email, but wanted to post a reply here too. Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review, and for taking time to post it. It was our honor to work with and serve you all, and help make it fun.

    You all have our best wishes and appreciation.

    Sincerely,
    John Adams
    and The Special Edition Band
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    Sabrina Sent on 10/14/2022
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    Special Edition Band for a Special Night!

    The Special Edition Band was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Our first dance choreographers had us completely spooked about having our band play our first dance alluding to other couples (with obviously different bands) having trouble with the band playing their song in a manner incorrect to how they practiced. We cut a whole portion out of our first dance song and slowed it down by about 15%, the Special Edition Band did not miss a beat! They played it at the perfect tempo and hit all of the marks. We could not have chosen a more perfect band! We were extremely pleased with the music all day & night long!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Dear Sabrina and Victor,
    I can't thank you enough for the kind and thoughtful review you left for us in those spots. And thanks for taking time to do it! You have our best wishes and regards.

    Sincerely,
    The Special Edition Band
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    Amy P. Sent on 08/21/2022
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    Great Band

    The Special Edition Band played for our Dance Club at Robson Ranch in Denton. John was great to work with and the band was awesome. They were a lot of fun and kept everyone on their feet. We look forward to having them again soon and highly recommend them.

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Hi Amy,
    Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review, and for taking time to post it. It was fun to play for you all and look forward to the chance to do it again some time!

    You all have our best wishes and appreciation.

    Sincerely,
    John Adams
    The Special Edition Band
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    Genevieve W. Sent on 06/06/2022
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    Great wedding band!

    John was easy to work with from the start. We had a string quartet for the ceremony, jazz trio for cocktail hour, and the full band for the reception. All were wonderful! They were so accommodating to our requests and curated a fun atmosphere all night. Everyone loved when they came on the dancefloor with their instruments. We also had them perform our first dance and parent dances- which they did wonderfully.
    We would definitely recommend to those looking for a wedding band!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Genevieve,
    Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review, and for taking time to post it. It was our honor to work with and serve you all, and help make it fun.

    You all have our best wishes and appreciation.

    Sincerely,
    John Adams
    The Special Edition Band
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    Remy W. Sent on 04/22/2022
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    Our guests are still talking about them weeks later!!

    The Special Edition Band was the highlight of our wedding! We actually first saw them playing at a friend's wedding and we knew that we had to have them at ours! From the very beginning of the planning process, John (the band manager) was super responsive and accommodating to our requests. The entire band was fantastic throughout our whole reception and they were the number one thing talked about at our wedding! Every band member was energetic and they even all came down onto the dance floor to interact with guests while playing for a few songs! Our crowd absolutely loved them and we are still receiving complements on them weeks later. The Special Edition band is a must have for your event, they will be the best vendor that you book!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Remy,
    Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review. We loved being part of the celebration. We wish you all very best in every way!

    Sincerely,
    The Special Edition Band
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    Steve K. Sent on 11/27/2020
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    The dance floor was full all night!

    EVERYTHING about this band was FLAWLESS!!!! EVERYONE was on their feet dancing! They definitely kept the party going on all night!
    The band was Organized and EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL, and I will DEFINITELY!! hire them again and I CANNOT WAIT to do so!


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    Brian P. Sent on 10/29/2020
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    Wonderful band

    The Special Edition Band was an amazing addition to our special night. Very professional and talented group of musicians. I can not recommend them enough for your big day or any event you need live music at! Thank you again to The Special Edition Band!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Brian, Thank you so much for this kind review, and most of all, thanks for having us be part of the event! You have our best wishes and highest regards.

    John Adams, The Special Edition Band
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    Leslie M. Sent on 04/22/2022
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    Highly Recommend

    For our wedding, we both agreed that a live band was an absolute must have. The Special Edition Band was everything we could have asked for and more. They learned our special dance songs and played them live, they had a good feel for the vibe of the dance floor and kept everything going. It was such a pleasure to work with John and go over all the details. I would highly recommend this group.

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Leslie,
    Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review. We loved being part of the celebration. It was an honor and a joy to be part of the celebration. You have our best wishes and appreciation.

    Sincerely,
    The Special Edition Band
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    Julianne K. Sent on 12/31/2021
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    Talented, professional, and fun!

    John was so easy to work with and worked well with our other vendors day of to make our day run smoothly without missing a beat! The band is so talented and was able to learn our first dance song so quickly. They really got our guests up and dancing and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a band for their wedding. Thank you! :)

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Julianne,
    I am sorry I never posted a "Thank you" reply here (though I did in the other locations where you posted the review). Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review. We loved being part of the celebration.

    Sincerely,
    The Special Edition Band
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    Taylor S. Sent on 10/13/2021
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    Amazing band!!!!

    The band was absolutely amazing. They definitely got everyone in the room dancing and singing along. They brought a ton of energy and it couldn’t have been better.

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Taylar,
    I am sorry I never posted a "Thank you" reply here (though I did in the other locations where you posted the review). Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review last year. We loved being part of the celebration.

    Sincerely,
    The Special Edition Band
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    Bryn B. Sent on 08/02/2021
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    Guests were all dancing!

    We had The Special Edition Band at our wedding in July 2021 and they were awesome! People were having so much fun! They also played at our ceremony and helped out with the AV at our ceremony at the Arboretum. They are willing to learn any song and they learned our first dance song. You will not be disappointed and your guests will have a great time!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Thanks Bryn. It was a joy and an honor to help with the celebration.

    Best wishes,
    John Adams
    The Special Edition Band
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    Simone B. Sent on 07/11/2021
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    Highly recommend!

    We evaluated (via open house performances) 5 other local bands and are truly grateful for selecting The Special Edition Band for our wedding - a Classical String Quartet for the ceremony, a Jazz Trio for the cocktail hour, and the full 10-piece band for the reception. John Adams worked with us to reschedule the event twice last year due to Covid, and was extremely helpful throughout the planning process. He provided all the guidance we needed to select our preferred pieces for the ceremony and the song selection for the reception. They worked very closely with our Wedding Planner and the venue to plan the logistics. The event went off without a hitch (thanks to the Band's preparation) and our guests, without exception, complimented the band's performance and really enjoyed the event, leaving no space on the dance floor! Thank you John and the Special Edition Band for your professionalism, awesome talent and commitment for making our event a success!
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    Blaine H. Sent on 06/18/2021
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    The Special Edition - An AMAZING Wedding Band!!

    The Special Edition Band is amazing!! They made our wedding reception truly special! It was a hit and everyone had a blast! They have excellent interactions with the crowd and they are killer musicians. They play every genre that you can think of and sound fantastic. Also, they traveled all the way to our Amarillo wedding and were really easy to work with. They also have excellent customer service and were always willing to answer a question for us or make a quick switch if we needed it. We loved them so much and cannot recommend them enough. If you're having a band at your wedding you need to hire the Special Edition. They will not disappoint.
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    Christina Sent on 06/29/2021
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    Book them now!!

    John- the lead of The Special Edition, was an absolute pleasure to work with! So attentive and personable from scheduling a meet and greet to when they preformed, I didn’t want it to stop!! Then they were hired! And let me tell you I’ve never seen so many people on a dance floor having the best time at a wedding before, book them right now! Not only we’re all of my guests dancing the whole night so were the band, they came out on the dance floor and started dancing too! Full on best entertainment and overall experience! Thank you special edition band for making our night so SPECIAL!!
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    Taylar G. Sent on 05/03/2021
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    Best Wedding Band!

    The Special Edition Band was everything we could have asked for and more in a band! They had everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Our favorite part was when the band members got on the dance floor to engage with the wedding guests! Thanks for making our wedding such a fun night!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging review. We loved performing for you all and working with you to help make it a great celebration.

    Sincerely,
    The Special Edition Band
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    Taylor W. Sent on 08/31/2020
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    Great Experience!

    While we were excited to have the full ten-piece Special Edition Band at our wedding, thanks to Covid-19 the whole event became a much more intimate affair. Thankfully, John was willing to work with us as provided a lovely three-piece band for our small reception, and they did an amazing job. Would recommend them to anyone!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Taylor, Thanks for taking time to write this review and for the kind words.  We shared in the disappointment regarding the effects of the Covid situation, and are so glad that we were able to come up with an alternate approach that suited your (adjusted) needs.  And we loved seeing you still have a great time together and leave on a high note.  

    Best regards and wishes,
    John Adams
    The Special Edition Band
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    Alexis J. Sent on 11/25/2020
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    AMAZING Wedding Band!!!

    The Special Edition Band was incredible! We hired them for our wedding reception and the dance floor was packed the ENTIRE TIME! I was honestly sad the wedding ended because I wanted to keep dancing!!! They were so much fun, they have a ton of songs to choose from and they are extremely professional. I would definitely recommend them for your wedding reception band :)
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    Brendan S. Sent on 10/28/2020
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    Absolutely incredible

    Absolutely cannot recommend John Adams and the band enough. We had high expectations and they OVER-delivered. They made our wedding day perfect, and I cannot thank them enough. If anyone is looking for a fun band, that will keep the energy high, and work within the vibe you are going for, look no further: John and The Special Edition Band are awesome!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Brendan,
    Thank you so much for this kind review, and most of all, thanks for having us be part of the event! You have our best wishes and highest regards.

    John Adams, The Special Edition Band
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    Lauren L. Sent on 05/23/2021
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    High Energy and Great Professionalism!

    The Special Edition Band was a huge hit at our reception! They kept up the energy and were all so polite and fun! John Adams was great to work with. Our wedding was greatly effected by COVID so we spent a lot of time working with him trying to sort out the specifics. He held true to everything he said they would do, even when that meant canceling a non-wedding gig to make sure they were available for our date. You and your guests will rave about them for months after the party! The horn section added SO MUCH do music so don’t miss out on booking them!
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    Jennifer R. Sent on 10/14/2020
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    10.03.2020 Wedding

    The Special Edition Band performed at our wedding on 10.03.2020, and I have never met such a fun group that are so incredibly talented.. The two women, omg They were AMAZING!!! They were always so active with the crowd, danced with us, took the time to learn songs and all. This band is hands down one of the best I have ever heard.
    Also, John was so quick to reply to all emails and helped with everything he could! We made a switch to a song 2 days before, and he made it work.
    I cannot wait to have another event so I can have them there! Thanks again for making our wedding night so amazing and fun :)

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Jennifer,
    Thank you so much for this kind review, and most of all, thanks for having us be part of the event! You have our best wishes and highest regards.

    John Adams, The Special Edition Band
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    Zach D. Sent on 10/29/2020
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    Incredible Performance!

    Couldn’t have asked for a better band to play at our wedding! The show they put on was absolutely amazing and the set list was put together perfectly. They made our night so special and were very easy to work. Highly recommend!!

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Zach,
    Jennifer, Thank you so much for this kind review, and most of all, thanks for having us be part of the event! You have our best wishes and highest regards.

    John Adams, The Special Edition Band
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    Dave S. Sent on 09/30/2020
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    I was very pleased

    Outstanding musicians and song selection

    The Special Edition Band's reply:

    Dave, Thank you so much for this kind review, and most of all, thanks for having us be part of the event! You have our best wishes and highest regards. John Adams, The Special Edition Band
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