Great Family Artists Reviews

If you’re looking around at other bands for your wedding — stop!!! Great Family Artists was the absolute highlight of our celebration. I can’t overstate how incredible these musicians and vocalists are. It truly was a private concert for us and our guests, and our dance floor was packed all night long. I think every single person commented on how amazing the band was, and we’re still hearing compliments roll in days later. The planning process with the whole GFA team was also so much fun. They take the time to get to know *you* and make sure the night’s playlist is fully customized to your music taste (hello strings playing 90’s rock during dinner!!). Their communication was always detailed, organized, and speedy, and no special request or anxiety-fueled question was a challenge for them. If we could give a 5-star review one million times over, we would. Thank you GFA!!

From a groom's perspective…Picking Great Family Artists was one of the best decisions that my wife and I made when planning our wedding. From the beginning, we both knew that we wanted a live band at our wedding so that it really felt like a true celebration. And let me tell you, that is exactly what GFA delivered on.

Once we selected GFA, we had multiple calls with Taylor (one of the many great people we worked with) to help refine what style & types of music we wanted played at the wedding. We covered everything from how many musicians we wanted, the instruments used, specific songs throughout the night, and all of the special songs (ie first dance, father/daughter, grand exit etc.). My wife and I also made them a few playlists to help show them our taste in music. In terms of everything leading up to the wedding, they were great to work with.

On the actual day of the wedding, GFA absolutely knocked it out of the park. We ended up selecting the largest band option that included the brass instruments and it truly was one of the highlights of the night. All of our guests raved about how good the band was. From the first song of the night, the entire dance floor was packed with guests of all ages dancing. Every musician was super talented and the whole band together was truly special. I would 100% recommend GFA to anyone looking for a truly special band for their wedding.

We hired Great Family Artists for our wedding weekend in Vail, and they were hands-down incredible! From Taylor’s acoustic set at our welcome party to the full 8-piece band, ceremony, and cocktail hour music, every single detail was handled with precision and care. The energy during our reception was out of this world—the dance floor was packed all night long, and our guests haven't stopped raving about how amazing the music was. Working with Bryan, Taylor, and the whole team during the planning process was seamless and completely stress-free. If you want top-tier talent and an unforgettable wedding celebration, book them immediately!

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If you're on the fence about booking a live band for your wedding, stop scrolling and book Great Family Artists right now. From our very first planning meeting all the way through the big day, Taylor and Brian made sure we had exactly what we needed to make our wedding perfect. You can put your total faith in them, they know exactly what they're doing.

GFA covered our entire day: ceremony, cocktail hour, and a full band + DJ combo for the reception. Every part had its own distinct vibe. Soft strings for the ceremony, strings with a top-100 twist for cocktail hour, and then the reception took us on a journey from the 70s all the way to today. The band absolutely crushed it. Months later, we're still getting compliments from guests telling us it was the best wedding band they've ever seen!!

When it was time to switch from band to DJ for late night, the transition was seamless, quick, smooth, and the energy never dropped for a second. The DJ kept crushing it right through the end of the night.

If you want peace of mind that your wedding day music will run exactly as you envisioned, your dance floor will stay packed all night, and your guests will be talking about the entertainment for months afterward, book Great Family Artists. It's the best decision we made for our wedding.

GFA put on an epic show at our wedding! We had so many guests asking us who they were and how we found them. They were able to play a full range of artists and had the dance floor going all night. The team was also very accommodating, helping us with DJ equipment as our friend was DJ'ing for the late night party. Beyond the amazing music and accommodation, Bryan and Taylor were truly a dream to work with as vendors. From the minute that we had an intro call with Bryan we felt comfort in choosing them and Taylor was so great in guiding us through the music selection process. 10/10 would recommend.

Simply cannot say enough about Great Family Artists. The dance floor at our wedding was PACKED all night and the music appealed to all generations. Our guests said it was the best dance floor they've ever seen at a wedding.

The GFA team was great to work with during the planning process. They always had recommendations for what would make for a great dance floor while balancing our favorite genres and songs. We were constantly impressed by their attention to detail and their guidance on best flow for grand entrances, first dances, and more.

Thank you Bryan and Taylor for making it such a smooth experience!

We hired GFA for our wedding at Flagstaff House in Boulder and they completely exceeded our expectations. From the first song, the dance floor was packed and it stayed that way all night — we've had so many guests tell us afterward that it was the best wedding band they've ever heard. They read the room perfectly, kept the energy high without ever feeling forced, and were incredibly professional from load-in to the last song. If you're on the fence about splurging on a live band instead of a DJ, don't hesitate — GFA made our reception unforgettable. Worth every penny.

GFA exceeded our wedding band expectations and then some! Working with Bryan and Taylor made the whole process seamless. From the very first meeting, they were thoughtful and collaborative in helping us curate the perfect playlist and making sure every song felt like us. For the ceremony + cocktail hour, the strings trio was absolutely beautiful and set the perfect tone. Then the reception hit and the band completely flipped the energy. The dance floor was packed from the first song to the last call. Multiple guests told us it was the best wedding band they've ever seen. They read the room perfectly and never let the energy dip all night. From curation to ceremony to reception, this team was a 10/10 from start to finish. Book GFA. You won't regret it!!

We cannot recommend this band highly enough! They absolutely knocked it out of the park and brought the best energy from the first song to the last. The dance floor was packed all night, and our guests haven't stopped talking about how incredible they were. So many people told us it was the best wedding band they had ever seen!! One of the most special moments of the night was when my husband played the drums with the band. Jonathan and the team went above and beyond by encouraging him to do it and even learning a special song for the performance. It became one of the biggest highlights of our wedding and is a memory we'll cherish forever (and it was EPIC)!! Working with Jonathan and the entire team was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. They are unbelievably talented, professional, and truly care about creating an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for a band that will keep your guests on the dance floor all night and make your wedding feel extraordinary, look no further. They exceeded every expectation, and we are so grateful they were part of our wedding day.

Spectacular! It’s the only word that can come close to describing our experience with Great Family Artists. This is not a “wedding band” in any traditional or typical sense. What they provide goes above and beyond: This is a group of musicians that deserves far more recognition for their supreme talents and delivery. Throughout our experience leading up to and during our wedding reception in May 2026, we felt like a part of their close-knit team. Over several meetings, their leaders got to know us, ensured they understood our vision and desires, and ultimately built and achieved them perfectly. That included ensuring they played our favorite songs and carried out our ideas — including a special mom-son dance with a surprise twist. In the end, we felt more like VIPs at a private concert than just another client. During and after our wedding reception, the first thing all our friends and family said to us was, “How did you find them?!” We are VERY glad we did, and we would strongly recommend that other couples hire Great Family Artists to provide an unforgettable experience. It could be the best decision you make before your event!

We chose GFA for our wedding night and it could not have been more perfect! From our very first zoom call with Taylor we knew this band was the real deal. The GFA team made the entire process stress free and fun! They helped with music selections, wedding day vibes, timeline, etc. The band even learned a multiple new songs that brought the entire evening to life. GFA is so incredible, our family and friends are still talking about how amazing they were to this day!! We are so grateful for these artists and can not wait to see them perform again.

Couldn't recommend GFA more for a wedding or a party! The band was very professional with planning, setlist creation, coordination with our venue and other vendors. The band itself was incredible from our wedding ceremony, to the cocktail hour to the reception. The setlist was perfect and melded all of the music we wanted perfectly - the dance floor impossible to leave! We had the best night ever and left the dancefloor sparingly. In the weeks after our wedding an overwhelming amount of the attendees told us it was the best wedding band they had ever seen. So thankful for GFA - they made our wedding night so special. Could not recommend the team and the band more, they absolutely crushed!!

From top-to-bottom, Great Family Artists was absolutely amazing. In our initial stages of planning, we were between them and another group, the other one being a little more “famous.” We were generally a little anxious because our venue was not a typical wedding venue (restaurant in Greenpoint, Nura), and we were unsure whether an 8-9 piece band could fit comfortably. Their bandleader Jonathan Huvard fully sealed the deal by offering to trek over to Greenpoint, hang out for a couple hours, and generally assuage all concerns in person. That was the level of care and professionalism we got from GFA throughout. From a logistics perspective, they were willing to cut their setup time in HALF to account for the time constraints of the restaurant. Everything leading up was catered to us specifically—every call was about our musical preferences and tastes, but also about who we were, how we met, our general vibe, etc—in order to curate the perfect wedding experience for us. And that’s honestly what it was. My wife and I both walked down the aisle to relatively obscure songs (she, “I Wish I Was,” by the Avett Brothers, me, “Concerning Hobbits” from LOTR lol), both of which they played acoustically and beautifully on guitar/piano. The actual performance was insane. Escalated perfectly from our entrance song (Shakedown Street) to the very end. Not to mention, we’ve been to one billion weddings, but I’m telling you that was the best hora we’ve ever experienced. All of our married friends were blown away by the performance and the unmarried ones asked about their contact. We’re so lucky to have found them and would be happy to speak on their behalf to anyone!

From the intro call to the last song of the night, Great Family Artists went above and beyond every step of the way! We got married at Nura, a restaurant in Brooklyn, and had a very non-traditional set-up for the reception, one that involved a very tight area for the band. I was dead set on having a live band for our wedding but was concerned about the spacing, and Jonathan (owner of GFA) met me at the restaurant to put my worries at ease before I even signed the contract. From the initial call and that in-person meeting, I knew we had a great partnership on our hands. Throughout all the planning calls, we felt like GFA was genuinely listening to our wants/dreams for the big night and they were really tailoring the entertainment to our tastes. I was very adamant about not having a “cookie cutter” playlist and we wanted the music to transition as the party transitioned: from the ceremony acoustics to vibey funk at cocktail hour, then properly building the reception intensity as the guests’ energy escalated, and then eventually delivering the best Hora we’ve ever seen. GFA genuinely exceeded every expectation I ever had! I am so so so indebted to their team for giving us great guidance, incredible setlists curated for us, and delivering an unforgettable night!

We could not have asked for a more incredible band for our wedding! From the very first song to the last, they had every single guest on the dance floor. The energy, talent, and professionalism they brought to the evening were unmatched.

Not only were they phenomenal musicians, but they also knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep the momentum going all night. Every transition was seamless, and they created such an unforgettable atmosphere—our guests are still raving about how amazing the music was!

If you’re looking for a wedding band that will absolutely wow your guests and make your night unforgettable, look no further. Truly the best decision we made!

Where do we even BEGIN?! Great Family Artists was the absolute best part of not only our entire wedding day, but the whole planning process. From our very first call with Taylor, to our check-ins with Bryan, to our very fun musical "homework", everything culminated into an absolutely AMAZING wedding night. We had a jazzy cocktail hour trio playing some of our favorite songs, then a 9 piece band with 2 horns for the reception. One of our guests said he'd "never seen a dance floor that was like velcro all night" before. We are one month out from our wedding and we are STILL getting compliments on our band... they're just that good. Kamal was the band leader and was so fun, talented, inclusive of every guest old and young, and really got the party started and kept it high the whole way through. Every single member of the band was SO talented and FUN! Truly I could go on and on about how absolutely incredible the entire Great Family Artists experience was from start to finish. I'll end with this: if you want a packed dance floor, people from all ages dancing their shoes off (literally), and to hear for a month straight how incredible your band/music was... BOOK THEM!

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Great Family Artist for our wedding. We hired Great Family Reunion 10 piece band for our reception entertainment, the string trio for our ceremony and happy hour, and MC for our dinner.

WOW! -  Our dance floor was on fire all night long. From classic rock, oldies, country...this band is so talented and has every genre of music mastered. Not only are they very talented, but also very professional and easy to work with. GFA is very diligent in working hard to create your vision for your special day. As the bride and groom, we felt very comfortable leaving our entertainment for the night in their hands. I appreciate their hard work in learning new songs for us, professional MC work during dinner, and the classical and timeless instrumental talent on the strings for our ceremony. This band is the full package, you won't be disappointed !! 10/10 recommend for your special day.

We had the absolute best experience with Jonathan and his band!! From our very first conversation, Jonathan’s energy and excitement were contagious. He went above and beyond - visiting our venue ahead of time, getting to know us personally, and always being available whenever we had questions. Our planner even said she’s never worked with a band as professional and dedicated as their team.

On the wedding day, the band crushed it- the dance floor was packed all night, and we didn’t hear a single bad song. Guests are still talking about how amazing the music was. Jonathan and his team truly made our night unforgettable.

We wholeheartedly recommend Jonathan and his band to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and fun group to make their day perfect!!! DO IT!!

OH MY GOODNESS. I can't say enough great things about this company and band! Almy family is from New Orleans and we wanted a lively and talented band for our wedding that reminded us of NOLA! GFA KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK! Not only was Bryan (our MC and coordinator) incredible but the communication, thoughtfulness, and happiness the whole team brought to the wedding process was amazing. We love this band and will find any excuse to use them in the future. I can't recommend this company enough and truly this team made our wedding night so special and fun! Sending so much love to all the band members and I hope you all know how talented you are!

This is by far and away the best wedding band I have ever heard. I'm not just saying it because it was our wedding. From the very beginning they spent time getting to know us as a couple and understand our music taste. From there it was a completely curated experience. My husband and I are huge music rans and met at a Bruce Springsteen cover band and having a few Bruce songs were important to us. They not only played a few but we also got to go up on stage for the last song and sing with the band! They also recommended having a private last dance just us and the band at the end and it was one of the most memorable moments of the day. They did an amazing job incorporating songs we wanted them to learn but also build a setlist that had a range of songs to get all the guests involved. Every single guest was on the dancefloor (even family members that usually don't get up from their chairs). They sounded AMAZING, and got the crowd involved any chance they could. We had a conga line that was absolutely electric. They are anything but a typical wedding band. If you want a curated, off the beaten path wedding band experience (and the most fun party of your life), GFA is for you. I had multiple people come up to me after and tell me it was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding. And a few of my friends who are engaged ask me for their contact info. They are the best kept secret in terms of wedding bands and we are so honored to have worked with them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

My wife and I hired Great Family Artists for our wedding day and they were absolutely fantastic! Taylor, Lily, Bryan and the whole team was awesome to work with. They made the process really easy and stress free by engaging with us early on in the planning process and steering us in the right direction with all of the music decisions. They did a mix of live music and tracked music seamlessly for our ceremony, a second line march with horns for our grand entrance (which everyone loved so much) and played an amazing and fun set on the dance floor. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a really fun wedding band that handles everything for you so you don't have to worry about a thing on the day of your wedding. Thank you Great Family Artists!

GFA was INCREDIBLE!! We hired them to perform at our wedding in Vail and were truly one of the greatest highlights from our day. The set list was amazing, they kept the dance floor packed all night, and our guests still can’t stop talking about how fantastic the band was. From the beginning, the team was so communicative and easy to work with- we loved the way they built our set list using our taste of music, while still allowing us to be surprised on the day. The musicians are each amazing and so versatile, and they did such a great job keeping the party going and the crowd engaged! My husband is a musician and surprised me by playing two songs at the reception- the GFA team was so helpful in coordinating this surprise and bringing his vision to life. We truly couldn’t imagine our day without GFA. They are an absolute must book!!!

We absolutely loved having GFA at our wedding. They absolutely crushed it. The dance floor was full the entire night. All of our guests said it was like they were at a concert. We had a Jewish wedding, so having a great Hora dance was a huge priority and they helped us to accomplish that. For many guests it was the longest Hora they had ever done.They did an incredible job of taking our ingredients playlist to make a great setlist for the party. It was a combo of newer and older songs and a song that they learned just for us. They ended the night with so much energy and they brought us up on stage to close out the night. They also worked with one of our family members so that she could sing a tribute to their grandmother. They were also great at being organized and keeping us organized about prepping before the wedding. They met with us a multiple occasions to make sure we were all on the same page and offered great advice about what music to play at different parts of the day and they all turned out to be great suggestions. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and we highly recommend hiring them for your wedding.

I'm so thrilled we decided to work with Great Family Artists for our wedding! Their whole team, including The Burroughs, went above and beyond to bring the whole day to life from our initial point of contact to the wedding day itself. The band was by far a highlight of the day and I don't think there was a moment after the ceremony where the dance floor wasn't packed - honestly, it felt like we were at a private concert more than a wedding, and they absolutely CRUSHED it. Hire GFA and your wedding is guaranteed to be an absolute banger!

GFA came to my wedding in Steamboat Springs this summer. May I just say... WOW!! They delivered all night long, and everyone from the moment they started to ended the night were raving about how it was the best wedding band they'd seen.

We took a long time researching and looking at different bands because its a big wedding expense and we wanted them to be awesome. Ultimately the reason we went with GFA is because we had high confidence that they would be great - we'd seen them at another wedding, and their communication is extremely professional and prompt. They made the entire process SO easy, set up several calls with us and kept us on track with sending them our elected songs when we procrastinated it lol. They were very flexible when I changed my mind way too many times on first dance songs and sent the cuts for each song to practice with within 24 hours of asking for them. We had them for both the ceremony, cocktail hour, and entire reception.

You will not regret booking GFA. They were absolutely the best part of our wedding, and I'm seriously considering trying to fly them out for my sister's wedding next summer. They not only had the most angelic and talented voices, all of the instruments were excellent (we LOVED the saxophone too!!!) but they also brought the energy and fun and kept the crowd laughing and entertained the full night. I can't also understate how valuable it is to have very great communicators on your vendor team for your wedding - there's a lot going on, and having folks you can count on is worth paying for and reducing stress day of.

GFA performed at our wedding in Boulder earlier this month and they were the highlight of the day. We have been to several weddings all over the country with bands and GFA is by far the best one. So many people have made comments that they’ve never seen every single guest (and we had 161) on the dance floor and having so much fun. So many conversations after the wedding consisted of sharing what everyone’s favorite song the band played and we all decided it was too hard to choose because they were all bangers. Working with GFA leading up to the wedding was a complete breeze. They were prompt with email responses and incredibly professional. This band was worth every penny and we highly recommend booking them for your special day.

From start to finish we had a great experience with Great Family Artists for our wedding! In the build up to our wedding day, they were so responsive, we met with the music director several times and talked about what we wanted for our ceremony and reception. They have extensive Spotify playlists to review and we had several great conversations about our song choices for key moments on our wedding day. On the day of our wedding, the band was so nice and professional, the music was beautiful and they played every song perfectly. Their energy had everyone out on the dance floor the whole night and so many of our guests have told us how much they loved our band. Thank you GFA!

The Family Band NYC was the ultimate wedding band for live music lovers like my husband and I - they BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN!! We literally danced our hearts out. They rocked so hard. Every single person we spoke to RAVED! I'm not exaggerating when I say they made our wedding, keeping the fun, energy and funk going all night long. Beyond the night itself, planning with the team was seamless and we felt so heard and taken care of. They are meticulously organized and thoughtful. We can't recommend the GFA team enough - thank you!!!

GFA was phenomenal to work with from start to finish. Their team is so nice and extremely professional and the band is insanely talented. They truly were one of the biggest highlights from our wedding and I think just about every guest went out of their way to tell us how much they loved the band. They played all of our favorite hits, the first dance songs were perfect, and they kept the dance floor full all night. I truly could not speak more highly of GFA and would highly, highly recommend you book them for your special occasion!

GFA Rocks! We had GFA for our wedding in Aspen. They kept the dance floor packed the whole night and brought such great energy to our wedding. We did a cocktail hour with a DJ/saxophone which was killer. The band played all the hits and really read the room with great songs. We closed the night with DJ/sax again which was an awesome way to go! Cannot recommend them enough. From the initial planning through the wedding day itself GFA kept us in the loop and really personalized the whole event. Rest assured you'll get a great event with them. Our only issue was picking a non-classic first dance song which seemed poorly rehearsed or just different from what we expected to what we practiced to.

This was hands down one of our favorite experiences throughout our wedding process working with Great Family Artists! Seriously such a joy getting to meet with them, and that was all even prior to the actual big day! They learned our special songs we wanted to hear, the vocals *chefs kiss,* the entire band was absolutely incredible!! Us and our wedding guests were so impressed and had the most fun because of their energy, skill, and enthusiasm. I can't say enough great things, and I need more than 5 stars to rate how insanely awesome they were!! Thank you thank you thank you!!

I truly could not recommend more highly hiring Great Family Artist for your wedding or event. Brian, Taylor, and the entire GFA team were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. My wife and I were super happy after our initial “music taste/preference” call, knowing that the Music Coordinator, Taylor, had a great read on what we wanted, didn’t want, and the general vibe we were looking for. From there, Brian, along with the GFA team, worked seamlessly on scheduling, band selection, and administrative items to keep everything perfectly on track. Everything from the Friday welcome party to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and certainly the reception were all perfect! The Reception!!!! We had the GFA 10 piece, with horn section, and they absolutely killed it. The dance floor was packed from start to finish, and the band really played on and hyped the crowds energy. They were also stunningly good musicians. Everyone from the drummer to vocalists were amazing! The band was far and away the most highly talked about and complimented aspect of our wedding. The GFA team made the process easy and help us feel super comfortable throughout what was unquestionably the most stressful event of our lives to plan. But what’s really most important is that the GFA team helped to create some of the best memories of our life, and gave me, my wife, and our friends one of the most epic parties ever!

bsolutely incredible – the best decision we made for our wedding! From the moment we met the team at Great Family Artists, we knew they were going to own the night—and they absolutely did. They didn’t just perform; they curated a show that felt like us. Rather than relying on a cookie-cutter setlist or routine, they personalized every detail to fit the vibe of our wedding. One of the most unforgettable moments was our first dance. We had asked them to perform a unique rendition of a classic song, and not only did they learn it from scratch, they delivered it in a way that was beyond anything we could’ve imagined. It was magical. We cannot think them enough!

When we were deciding on the entertainment for our wedding, we were torn on DJ vs band, due to budget. But as soon as we chose Great Family Artists, we never looked back. Right out of the gate, the GFA team was responsive and on top of all details for our special day - timeline, ceremony logistics, happy hour vibes, special dances, they knew what questions to ask and how to help us move forward with our decisions. They were so organized and made us feel confident that all would run smoothly day-of. Jump forward to our wedding, they knocked every performance out of the park. The ceremony music was beautiful, cocktail hour jazz was perfect, and WOW did they get the people dancing for our reception. All the artists were absolutely incredible - with amazing voices, exceptional solos, fun stage presence, they brought the party. One of our main priorities for our wedding was to have everyone dancing until the very end of the evening and that is exactly what happened - all thanks to GFA. We are so grateful for each GFA team member, from the logistics team to the sound crew to the musicians. If you are looking for a band that will get the people dancing, decrease your stress on the day of the wedding, and blow you away with their talent, GFA is the band for you.

Where to begin with this INCREDIBLE band! We can't thank the entire GFR team enough for their dedication to making our grand musical vision a reality! My husband and I were not your "run of the mill" clients considering we played with the band and had several members of our family/wedding party also join in. But there was no challenge too great or ask too grand for the GFR team and we knew from our very first planning meeting that we made the right choice. The quality of their musicians is absolutely top tier; they do no simply play songs as written but do a ton of jamming and improvising as well as unique mashups & medleys that you don't see coming. Our standard for excellence when it comes to music is extremely high and GFR simply blew them out of the water. Not only did we absolutely love their music, but we are still getting texts & emails from family and friends about how incredible the band was. Normally this is something I would expect from our more musically inclined friends, but this has been the consistent sentiment across the board and it just speaks to the caliber of talent & professionalism that GFR brings to the table. Book GFR for your next event and I promise you won't be disappointed!!!

Music plays such an important role in our lives, and we always knew we wanted a live band for our wedding. After the venue, the band was our #1 priority. Jonathan and the rest of the GFR team made us feel like family from our initial consultation all the way through the big day. We met with several bands before signing with GFR, but what set them apart from the others - incredible musical talent aside - was their interest in us, our story, and curating a musical experience that was authentically us. They are the only band we met with that said they would be part of the planning process from the moment we signed until our wedding day, and this team makes you feel like you are their only client. Their responsiveness was unmatched, and when we met over the phone or via video call they were 100% present and invested in what we were working together to create. When they tell you that you are getting a customized musical performance on your wedding day, they DELIVER on what they sell. To do the team justice, we have to give credit where credit is due to everyone at GFR that helped make our wedding day the best day of our lives. With the plethora of talented wedding bands out there in the NYC metro area, GFR separated themselves from the rest.

Our first impression of GFR was established through our initial consultation and follow up conversations with Jonathan, the owner and an original band member. Not only did he make himself personally available to us for questions, to bounce ideas off of, and to incorporate changes along the way, he also took time out of his day one weekday to meet my wife and I in the city for lunch. Jonathan embodies “family” in the Great Family Artists brand. It was such a wonderful surprise when we saw him behind the curtain ahead to the ceremony. He ended up being there all the way through our private last dance (which he was kind enough to capture photos and videos of and shared them with us after).

Taylor is a wizard on the music curation side. Not only did he accommodate every last one of our song requests but he was meticulous with his execution, dictating specific arrangements, introductions, transitions to songs based on the way we envisioned them. Taylor arranged a night of music that felt all our own from the first strum of the guitar at the processional to the final symbol outro of our last dance.

Bryan and Lily’s logistical coordination was unmatched. We worked through every minute of the day from when the band arrived on site, through the rehearsal, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They were a sounding board for ideas, and they helped build out a structure to the day.

So what about the band?! These are PERFORMERS. Great Family Artists is not only sonically the most impressive band we’ve heard at a wedding (no bias), but they follow through with the same level professionalism and attention to detail we encountered with the planning team. They nailed every detail of the night. Throughout the evening, every time we took a moment to step back and appreciate their performance, they all looked like they were having an incredible time together. On vocals we had Emily, Wayne, and Seth. Each brought their own style and flare to the performance, while also engaging in gorgeous, seamlessly executed harmonies. Each and every instrument was ON POINT. The range of both the instrumentalists and vocalists was so impressive. Every age group was on that dance floor from the moment it opened until last call.

Great Family Artists were an absolute highlight of our wedding. They were so easy to work with and made sure that everything from pre planning to event day was seamless and exactly what we wanted. They ROCK and there was not a moment they were playing that the dance floor was not packed. We received countless compliments from our guests about how incredible the band was and many of them wanted to use them for their future weddings. We are so grateful for GFA making our event so special and we would 100% recommend them to anyone else.

Great Family Artists played my wedding in Colorado at the beginning of June, 2025. Starting from the music welcoming the crowd to their seats for the ceremony, the band’s tunes did not let down. They played three songs during our wedding party’s walk down the aisle, and one escorting us back out to Cocktail Hour. They played instrumental, crowd pleasing hits from multiple genres and decades based on the taste profile we had given them, discussed, and readjusted based off our discussions for the entirety of cocktail hour. We had them take their first break during our dinner hour. We then met them where we were having our dance party for our private first dance, which they played perfectly and provided the perfect atmosphere for. Once it was time for our parent dances, they were able to accommodate both live and clicking play from a recording. While they did play a fantastic hora, my favorite part of GFA was there ability to take a playlist of 75-80 songs that my wife and I selected from their hundreds of songs and a few that were not on their list and they were able to craft the perfect blend of songs to get everyone out on the dance floor and keep us out there while they played. They played two wonderful 90-minute sets for us and our guests, separated by a thirty minute break, and closed the night out with songs from ABBA, Chappell Roan, and Elton John in quick succession - creating the best atmosphere we could’ve dreamed of. They take the words of their contract very literally, so you can rest assured that what is says is what they’ll do. 5/5 would find a reason to hire them again.

I cannot recommend Great Family Artists enough! From the beginning, they were such a joy to work with, I felt like I was in good hands immediately. They accommodated our requests for special songs, everything felt like a personalized concert just for us. My wedding guests still havent stopped talking about how amazing the band and its been a month since our wedding. One thing that really solidified their excellence and mastery was how they would read the crowd and when people, they just kept riffing and improvising the tune to let the fun we were having on the dance floor play out. Thank you all again for everything you did to make our wedding day extra special!

GFA was the MOST complimented part of our wedding! No one left the dance floor the entire night. They produced all music, mics, and speakers throughout our whole night and the guest absolutely loved it. Prelude music was beautiful, cocktail hour was a hit, and the dancing was perfection. They are some of the most talented artists and worth EVERY PENNY. We worked with multiple folks during our planning period - all were great. They were communicative, prompt, and walked us through the entire planning process to ensure everything went off as it should. Just ensure that you talk to them before about what they need day of to ensure you have everything set up properly!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Great Family Artists perform for my grandfather’s 90th birthday celebration, and I cannot say enough good things about them! From quoting with Jonathan to music selections with Taylor to logistics with Bryan, they went above and beyond to make the event unforgettable.

The party was a 1920s-era themed celebration with 100 guests, and not only did they coordinate their attire perfectly to match the theme, but they also curated a stunning setlist tailored to our requests. They took the time to learn older songs to appeal to the crowd and handled on-the-spot requests with ease, showcasing their incredible versatility and talent.

Even though the event took place on a Sunday afternoon (2-6 PM), they brought the energy, got the crowd moving, and created an atmosphere that felt electric and true to the vibe of the era. Their sound engineer also ensured that everything was seamless, and the quality of music was truly unmatched no matter where you were in the room.

As a wedding and event planner, I know firsthand that the vendors you choose make all the difference—and when vendors choose other vendors for their personal events, it’s the highest testament to their caliber and professionalism. I am so glad we chose Great Family Artists. They delivered beyond expectations, and I would highly recommend them for any event where top-tier musicianship and a flawless experience are a must!

My husband and I could not recommend Great Family Artists more. Book. Them. Now! They are organized, communicative, professional, friendly, extremely talented, and are excellent partners in ensuring all your musical wedding dreams come true! We hired Great Family Artists to provide music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The musicians beautifully captured the energy of each event - integrating personalized music selections in our ceremony, enlivening cocktail hour with a classy jazz trio, and truly keeping all our guests engaged and dancing all night long on the dance floor with an unbelievably talented 8-piece band. The transitions from each part of the wedding day were seamless and clearly announced by the wonderful MC, ensuring we never had to worry about what was next. Because the team at Great Family Artists worked with us months in advance to fine tune our timeline, preferences, and musical requests, by our wedding day, we were really able to just be present in the celebration of our love. Music was one of the most important things at our wedding and we are truly so thankful we got to work with Great Family Artists. If you want to leave your wedding as sweaty and as happy as we did, you’ve found your band.

As a wedding planner, Great Family Artists has been an absolute pleasure to work with! Their organization, professionalism, and attention to detail make every step of the process seamless. Jonathan is a true gem—he truly goes above and beyond to personalize the experience and immerse their team in the overall event design. Whether it’s for our clients' weddings or our own personal events, their talent and dedication shine every time. If you're looking for entertainment that is as personalized as it is exceptional, we can’t recommend Great Family Artists enough!

Great Family Artists brought the party to life and kept the dance floor going all night. We first saw them perform at our friend’s wedding and knew they were a must for ours. They exceeded our expectations in every category. Each musician/artist was exceptional and they learned a few specific songs for us and absolutely crushed it, they also play a mean Hora. Almost every guest approached us saying “That’s the best band I have ever seen at a wedding”. It honestly felt like a concert and the dance floor was flooded the entire night. The DJ hour at the end was icing on the cake. They handled everything audio wise and it was all perfect and professional. Communication was easy and they made the entire process fun and less stressful. Book this group, you will have zero regrets!

Great Family Artists is a top notch wedding band! Our wedding at the Greenpoint Loft on 9/7/24 was the fourth wedding in our circle of family and friends that GFA played at if that tells you anything about how good they are. We just can’t get enough.

My husband and I and our circle of friends are massive music fans, with a specific taste in jam band/funk/rock music. So the band for our wedding was one of the most important vendors for us. We didn’t even think twice about hiring GFA. We’ve had such a blast at every other wedding that we couldn’t wait to have the play at our wedding.

GFA really works with you to understand your music taste and the vibe of your wedding to craft a set list that is uniquely created for you. They start with a music survey and provide playlists of songs they can play for you to select from which makes getting started super easy. We had only a few meetings with GFA leading up to our wedding but each of them felt like we were chatting about music with our best friends. GFA was flexible and accommodating in learning songs that were not on their list and worked with us to let my husband sit in on a few songs with them and made him feel super comfortable. For a 9 piece band in NYC, they are very reasonable compared to some of the more popular wedding bands out there.

Day of they absolutely killed it. I don’t think I left the dance floor the entire time.The set lists flowed super well and they kept the energy high the entire time (which is what we asked for). Everyone left our wedding talking about the Band and saying how amazing our wedding was because of them. They really made our special day perfect! If you are looking for a wedding band that takes a song and makes it their own, can jam out the music, and keep the energy high, look no further. Also, they don’t make the party about them like some wedding bands I’ve seen. GFA has always been extremely professional and come to the wedding sounding and looking amazing. I mean, the lead singer wore a full on sparkly suit which matched our disco themed wedding perfectly.

Thank GFA for making so many weddings including ours so memorable. If you are on the fence, HIRE THEM!

This is the best team of people that we could ask for: musicians and artists the night of for sure, but also more than amazing at helping us coordinate the logistics, the timeline, being in three locations for ceremony and cocktail hour and reception, and just really truly kept us sane and organized as they "MC'd" our wedding before and during the event. I'd recommend over and over, and just truly love the many people that were there the night of (I believe ten in total with the sound person?) They were brilliant.

The number one thing our guests tell us from our wedding was “BEST BAND EVER!” We spent the entire night on the dance floor with all of our family and friends thanks to GFA. Wedding planning can be stressful but Taylor and Bryan were a breeze to work with. They tailored our night based on our music and party preferences. They are quick to answer emails and one of the kindest vendors to work with. From the ceremony to cocktail hour to rocking out on stage- they made our night perfect. If you don’t want to spend money on chairs- ensure you book GFA becuase your guests won’t need to sit if they are performing. GFA has set the bar high for weddings. We couldn’t be happier with them.