12 South Band

As the leader of my own event band, former vocalist of many others across Middle Tennessee, and touring professional of nearly 27 years, I am happy to offer this 5 star review for the 12 South organization. Their passion and drive to provide the best talent and service Nashville has to offer is evident and unmatched by any other show band in town. I am always impressed by Anna's professionalism and attention to detail... Jason Klav lives, sleeps, eats and breathes creating the kind of entertainment that your guests will talk about for years to come. I highly encourage you to consider the 12 South, 8 South or 6 South band for your event. They will exceed expectations and you will never forget how much fun you had! And - If you love country music, ask Anna about Nash County! Yet another top-notch offering that showcases everything "Nashville."

We had the 8 South Band, their slightly smaller band, perform at our wedding last summer. It made the whole event! The band was excellent at taking our music requests into account while also playing a broad enough range to keep everyone happy and dancing all night! It was really important that people had a great time and the wedding didn't get boring or stale. The 8 South Band got everyone on their feet dancing, even my family members who would never dance normally. One of the highlights of our entire wedding was when they played their last song, "Don't Stop Believing" and we joined them onstage. The whole venue was singing and it was just such a fun moment. Definitely hire them if you want a fun dancing wedding!!

One of the best in the business! We work with them often and they're always a blast to work with. The crowd always loves them! You won't regret booking the 12 South Band.

BEST BAND EVER! 12 south band came all the way to Philly for my winter wedding on 12-13, and I couldn't have asked for anything better. It was literally like everyone was at the best concert ever. All of our guests (young and old) were on their feet the entire time. We didn't want the night to end! They made the entire night fun and our guests can't stop talking about how awesome and talented they were. I can't thank them enough for coming and making the night so memorable! Matt and I are so grateful to them for making our wedding so entertaining!

12 south is the best wedding band ever! They were recommended to me by a co – worker who said they made her wedding, and I thought maybe she was just being nice or exaggerating, She wasn’t! They made my wedding too! We actually had 6 south, the 6 piece band, but you would never have been able to tell it wasn’t the whole band. They had EVERYONE up on their feet dancing the entire wedding from my 9 year old cousin to grandparents and parents. They made it a blast! Our guests were raving about them and still are! If you want a band that will make your wedding, BOOK 12 SOUTH BAND!

YOU GUYS!!! I know the 12 South Band has so many bomb reviews, but they deserve EVERY SINGLE ONE! We hired them (8 South Band actually) to play at our intimate 70 person destination wedding in Nashville, and it was seriously worth every penny and more! They are absolutely amazing! With such a small wedding I was really worried about the dance floor being full, but it honestly looked like we had 300 people there instead of 70 - every single person was on the dance floor...many of which HATE dancing! They bring such high energy and move at a great pace, you couldn't help but get up and dance. We received compliment after compliment on how amazing they were and that our wedding was the "best they've ever been too!" It was all because of 12/8 South and their amazing energy! Thanks for making our day incredible...and crushing our first dance song!! Love you guys!!

12 South Band played at our wedding, and they made it an unforgettable party! During the wedding reception, I couldn't even count how many guests came up to us to tell us "This band is amazing!!" We got married months ago and our guests are still raving about them. Everyone loved their energy, and they had everyone out of the dance floor the entire night. They were very professional, flexible, and fun to work with. And we loved that they learned 3 songs of our choosing. Picking 12 South Band was definitely one of the best decisions we made in the wedding planning process.

The good news is, if you are reading this review, you don't have to search for any other bands, because you have found the one you NEED for your wedding. The ONLY thing people are still talking about is our wedding band. 12 south band is absolutely, hands down, the BEST wedding band we (and all of our guests) have ever experienced. They were great to work with before the wedding and put on the MOST AMAZING show during. They asked us if it was ok to take a longer break before the dancing started, so they could play uninterrupted during our reception - they literally took no breaks!! They played only the best parts of each song, had 6-7 costume changes, and really got the room going. It was more like a dance concert than a wedding! Seriously, please look no further, this band is a must. You will not regret it. My husband and I are actively trying to find ways to throw another party just to have these guys play for us again!

My husband and I were married in mid-November at the Ritz Carlton, Atlanta. We are still getting compliments on how amazing the 12-South Band was. Even our wedding photographer said it was the best live band she had ever seen at a wedding. The band was professional, prompt, kind, and gave our guests a night to remember. The set list was perfect for guests of any age, and there was rarely a moment when the dance floor was not completely packed. If you are looking for a live band that’s fun, this is definitely the band for you! They were one of the absolute best parts of our wedding.

Drop whatever you are doing and immediately book this band! It will be hands-down the best money you spend. I had my wedding in Charlotte and we had so much trouble finding a band there that we liked. After we watched (and cringed at) every promo video for every band in the city, my hubby had the genius idea to go farther afield and look for someone in Nashville. I was a little worried about the added travel cost, but it was super reasonable (we ended up paying about the same for what we would have for a Charlotte-based band). They were incredibly easy to work with and were all such wonderful human beings! And as soon as their performance started – my mind was blown. Their energy level was off the charts and their costume changes and light effects added to our excitement. My photographer even commented that at one point she had trouble taking fun pics of us because we were all just staring open-mouthed watching the band like we were at an epic concert! But don’t worry, the staring quickly turned to dancing and that dancing did not stop. We danced and sang along with the band til 1am with only a short break. They had such a great music range so there was something for everyone. We were shocked that by the end of the night almost everyone, regardless of age, was still there dancing the night away. Thank you guys for an epic night. You’re welcome back in Charlotte anytime.

If I could give these guys 100000000x stars, I would. They were hands down the absolute highlight of our wedding. My 70 year old father, who can hardly walk, was out dancing and boogieing with them the entire night. Never have I ever seen a dance floor more packed. My friends who don't even like dancing could not find their way to their seats and I have one friend who said she was going to just go with a DJ until she went to our wedding and saw these guys and now cannot wait to have them at her own wedding. Seriously, don't overthink this, book this band, it will be the best decision you ever made. I was hesitant because they've got a pretty tight set list, but honestly, it was perfect and I'm so glad I went with my husband's gut and booked the 12 South Band. These guys crush any other band I've seen by a mile and I honestly wish they toured the country so we could go see them live for another dance party. They are that good!

We had 8 South Band for our October 6th wedding! They were AMAZING! They had a really cool choreographed show with light up vests and shoes! Our guests were blown away about how much fun they were! They were constantly changing it up and engaging our guests! They let me and the groom be on stage basically the entire night and enjoyed us! We of course had request in the middle of the night and they played them! Singing our first dance, mother/son, father/daughter songs live was a really nice touch. We had a surprise announcement where they sang our favorite song right after and the band was very willing to learn the song and coordinate the surprise for us! This was HUGE!!! I was absolutely recommend this band and would even consider changing your wedding date to make sure you have them to ensure your night will be one of the most fun for you and your guests!! You have to have them!!! Thanks 8 South!!! Yall were amazing!

We had the 12 south band come from Nashville to big cedar lodge in Missouri for our wedding on September 8,2018. This band was our best wedding decision. We had the 12 piece group and they kept it rocking the entire night. They request a large stage because they truly have all 12 band members performing the entire 3-4 hours. Our wedding requests are still raving about our reception and the music. Having them perform their set song list (and not taking song requests) ended up truly being a blessing. They covered every genre and song choice one could want. Their mash-ups and combined songs really put them over the top. Every guest was out of their seat dancing. Their staff, Anna, is very easy to communicate and work with. Would chose this band over and over again!

We had 12 South at our wedding 3 years ago! I know I’m late to the party— could have sworn I reviewed them, but I can’t seem to find it haha. Anyways, people are still talking about our band. If you’re looking for a fun interactive and super talented group, you should definitely go with 12 South! Our experience with them from start to finish was above and beyond! We can’t say enough about how much we loved them! So great!

When I first started wedding planning, I saw the review for 12 South that said if they aren’t available on your wedding day, change your date! Well, it’s true! They were literally the best band I’ve ever seen at a wedding. Everyone danced from the younger people to the oldest people there. They are like a real life concert. I’ve never seen anything like it before. No other wedding band compares! They were so amazing and they made the entire night such a blast. I love them and would not even consider looking at another band. Trust me, they won’t compare!

12 South Band was the single best wedding band I have ever heard. Our wedding was beautiful and filled with wonderful people but 12 South truly made the wedding. Dancing and general merrymaking was central to what we had hoped for our wedding and the dance floor was literally packed from the second these guys stepped on the floor. Thank you 12 South Band for making our wedding as special, amazing and FUN as we planned.

There are seriously not enough words to describe how AMAZING it was to work with the 12 South Band for my wedding day! Being an event planner from San Diego, who chose to have a destination wedding, meant I would be planning from 2,000+ miles away! Well, even with all the miles between us, they made us feel right at home and helped with every little detail! The band for our wedding was a HUGE priority! We chose not have any other forms of entertainment and really wanted our band to be the focal point of the reception! Well, boy oh boy did we get what we asked for! I have been in the wedding industry for a little over 7 years and I had NEVER seen so many guests on the dance floor for as long as our guests were out there! AND to top it off I saw my first ever encore chant at a wedding! — That’s right, our wedding guests stayed until the very end and then still didn’t want to go home because the band was seriously, THAT good! Honestly, no review can do the 12 South Band justice. My only advice is to listen to their amazing videos and take the leap and book them for your next event! Trust me, between the many talented performers, singers, musicians, and the undeniable southern hospitality, you won’t regret the decision!!

We got more compliments on our band than anything else at our wedding! Looking back at the pictures, hardly anyone was sitting down because they were all on the dance floor. The band allowed us to go up on stage with them a few times which was fun. Anna, the manager, was easy to work with in the booking process and was super responsive when we had questions. Worth every penny!

Best wedding band ever! I forgot to put on my garter and they saved the day during the garter dance!

We had the 8th South Band, which is a smaller part of the 12th South Band, perform at our wedding and I can honestly say they were the HIGHLIGHT of the night! They are a full on performance as they interact with the crowd, have props, costume changes, choreographed dances, and so much more! They were the EASIEST vendor to work with, and they even learned Rocky Top and helped me have a Tennessee/Go Vols moment during my big day. The singers were top notch, the musicians were incredible. I would hire this band again and again and again for any event that I would hold. I cannot thank them enough for making my big day so spectacular! Not to mention, a HUGE majority of my guests (both young and old) came up to me after the wedding and the days after saying they were the best band they had ever seen and a huge success at the wedding. LOVE these guys!

12 South Band is the BEST wedding band ever!! Their talent and ability to play ANY type of music FANTASTICALLY translates into a crowd pleaser not matter what the audience age, and a full dance floor for the whole night!! Absolutely contributed to the success of our daughter's wedding!!!

I don’t even know where to begin with this review. 12 South was hands down the BEST aspect of our wedding!! Every single wedding guest I talked to complimented us on our band - people were saying that they went to the best concert of their lives that happened to have a wedding along with it. The dance floor was incredible - our venue contact told the MOB that they have NEVER seen so many people on the dance floor for as long as we were dancing and jumping and screaming. This was 100% the best decision we made while wedding planning. PLEASE BOOK THIS BAND NOW!! -Kayley and Allen Lanois

My husband and I were absolutely blown away by 12 South Band. We opted for the eight piece option and they exceeded all of our expectations. Leading up the wedding, they were very responsive and easy to work with. Anna even gave us dance lessons and choreographed our first dance! They set a lively, energetic tone for our reception and guests were on the dance floor all night. Our guests raved that they felt like they were at a concert and could not stop talking about them! We are so happy with 12 South Band and would recommend them over a DJ any day!

If we could do it all over, we would have left a lot more time for the band to perform. Anna was great to work with, especially in her flexibility to meet with us while we were in town (destination wedding). 12 South was one of the best decisions we made for our reception. All of our guests were on the dance floor the whole time and loved the energy from the band members and the song selections they played. We wish we could party with this crew every weekend.

This band MADE. MY. WEDDING. I knew we'd booked a good band, based on the reviews and their incredible promo video, but I didn't even comprehend just how good they actually are!! They were better than any CONCERT I've ever been to in my life, and word on the street is that our wedding will go down in history b/c of 12 South. I probably should have talked to my wedding guests more, but I spent the majority of my wedding reception on the dance floor, having literally the most fun I've ever had in my entire life. My knee was swollen the next day from dancing, and I lost my voice from singing, but it was totally worth it. I'm still in this weird state of depression that the night is over. I may be married now, but I miss new friends in 12 South! Best night of my life. Don't even think about it, book this band!!

Let me just start out by saying that because of 12th South, our wedding guest have actually written us thank you notes for an invite to the wedding! This band is hands down the best band EVER. They had everyone out of their seats, and all of our guests were picking their jaws up off the floor during each of their medleys. We requested 2 songs for them to learns, and they executed them perfectly. Don't let the song list fool you...they played all of those, plus pretty much every top 40 song you can think of. We had a reception of about 240 people, and I can honestly say that about 200 of them stayed until the sendoff, and that never happens! 12th South kept the energy alive with their dances, costume changes, and engagement with our guests. On top of everything, they are the most responsive and professional group, which made wedding planning so much easier! If you don't book this band, then you will definitely regret it. I wish I could throw a party every weekend just to have them come and perform. Our guests are still talking about how amazing they were, and it's been 3 weeks since the wedding! THANK YOU 12th South for making our reception everything we dreamed of!

Could not say more amazing things about this band! They aren't just a wedding band they are a private concert/performance! We received so many amazing complements from all of our guests about how wonderful they are! We did a dance lesson by them which was amazing and they really made us comfortable! Their choreographed dance moves and their music mashups got every one of our guests on the dance floor! You can not go wrong with 12 South Band! Thank you again for helping to make our wedding perfect!

12 South Band was amazing! It was like we had our own private concert as our wedding. They really set a fun and lively mood for the wedding. Our guest were up and dancing for most of the wedding. They were great to work with and were very professional. I would highly recommend 12 South Band.

I have been thinking about how I wanted to write this review because I felt an obligation to make it perfect. I feel like I owe it to them – and you will too after 12 South Band performs at your reception. This is because you will become a fan of this group for life - and in the days and weeks and months after your big day, you and your guests will still be talking about them and will still be riding that incredible high from having attended the coolest party on the biggest day of your life. Quite simply, this is a superbly-talented group of musicians and performers who will alter the universe on your wedding night. As a recent groom who was married in September 2016, the 12 South Band performed at our reception at the Cleveland Museum of Art and I can say without hyperbole that the adjectives "phenomenal", "extraordinary", and "masterful" are still limited in their ability to describe them, their talent, and the energy they brought to our evening. Every single guest was blown away by how spectacular this band was and how much fun they had at our reception. So many guests told us this was the best wedding they ever been to – and of course the atmosphere and energy that 12 South Band created was a huge part of that. We are still receiving texts from guests who live in Knoxville, Houston, and Cleveland who are asking us for the group’s contact information and we are gladly obliging. Lastly I will say this: I don’t normally do reviews for anybody. But in this case I am so happy to do it. Weddings are stressful. Lots of moving parts, lots of third-party vendors – especially those you never dealt with before nor trust automatically. In the case of 12 South Band, it was different. Every step on the business side was easy. E-mails were promptly returned, obligations and timelines were met and showed reliability, and the end product obviously was absolute insanity. We took a risk by selecting a band that is not from the Ohio/Pittsburgh area for our wedding and choosing 12 South Band (from Nashville). It was the best decision we made! I will be happy to provide any additional information for anyone who wants it. Congratulations on your big day.

12 South Band was beyond amazing for our wedding! We had a party at my parent's house the Friday night before the wedding and my dad is obsessed with country so they played a country set for us and they were so great! Saturday night (the actual wedding) was the best night of our lives and 12 South Band helped us achieve that! They played all of the best songs and had us and our guests out on the dance floor all night long! They really kept the house rocking! We have still been getting emails, texts, and calls about how amazing the band was! I highly suggest you hire them for your wedding/event! They will not disappoint! Thank you SO much 12 South Band! You all are so talented and amazing!!

I truly can't find the right words to describe how amazing the 12 South Band was the night of our wedding. We had so many family members and friends asking us the next morning how we came across such a phenomenal band. From the time we hired them until the very end of our wedding reception, they were so great to work with. They are a gifted group of musicians and performers as well! My now husband's brother and a very close friend of ours performed the first dance with them, and they were so accommodating. They also really worked with us on tailoring their show to fit our song/genre preferences. Anna was awesome in terms of communication... she always got back to us within a day or two! Their medley-style show really lends itself to keeping the party going and our dance floor was packed the whole night. They have the perfect amount of crowd interaction and really fun costume changes! The music was the most important part of the reception for us and we truly couldn't have been happier. They exceeded all expectations! Look no further if you want a band for any type of function!

“That was LITERALLY the best band EVER!!” – all 250 guests at our wedding reception in Cincinnati, OH. 12 South Band played at our reception and everyone is still talking about how amazing they were, three months later! As soon as we got engaged and started planning, we realized the band was one of the most important things to us in terms of throwing a good party. We wanted a band that could entertain and get everyone on the dance floor. After extensive research, we thought 12 South Band might fit the bill. Honestly, 12 South Band is above and beyond anything we could have hoped for!! Not only do they play great music and keep everyone on the dance floor with their continuous flow of songs, but they have AMAZING voices and really make a show of it! The band played music that appealed to all ages and made it a night to remember not just for my husband and I, but for every single guest at the reception! They were really great to work with: flexible, fun and accommodating (even after everyone shouted encore for about 5 more songs). 12 South Band is AMAZING – book them NOW while you still have the chance!!!

Best band ever. Can't tell you how many of our guests commented on how amazing the band was. They really set the tone for the evening. Super high energy, great music, got the crowd involved. From the beginning they were incredibly easy to work with, very accommodating to all of our wants and needs. Highly recommend this band, it will be the best money you spend on the wedding!

Jason, Anna, and the rest of the 12 South gang were seriously, hands-down, THE. BEST. BAND. EVER. From the moment we arrived to the venue until the end of our night with 'Sweet Caroline', they were nothing but professional, fun, and incredibly entertaining. We went with the whole 12-piece crew and it was worth EVERY PENNY!! Our guests couldn't get over how great they were and the most common compliment we have heard about our day was how great the band was. From the select songs they learned just for us, to letting my brother come on stage and rock out with them to "Don't Stop Believin'", they had fun, kept us all dancing, and made the best night of our lives 1000x better than expected. If you don't hire this band, you are missing out. Words cannot express how grateful we are to have had this incredible crew as part of our celebration -- 12 South is AMAZING!!

If you want to have the time of your life at your wedding - you should hire 12 South Band! They literally made our Reception a BLAST and we loved every minute of having them play! The dance floor was NEVER empty and we have received texts and emails from many of our guests who were at the Reception saying how much they loved the band! They are so nice to work with and SO MUCH FUN! They put on a show that is unforgettable!

Outstanding!

12 South Band was an incredible band for our daughter's wedding reception. Reading their reviews and watching their videos I knew they were good, but they definitely exceeded our expectations! The videos can't communicate the energy they exude in their show! They are experts in drawing in the crowd - I saw several guests on the dance floor that I Never would have guessed would have danced! They perform a medley style, with flawless transitions, incorporating multiple genres (i.e. Robin Thicke to Garth Brooks to Prince). I have never seen a band keep the dance floor packed for every song all night long, but that's exactly what they did for Natalie and Aaron and our guests. They did a great job introducing the wedding party and bride and groom, and ended their show with the bride and groom on stage singing Sweet Caroline, with the crowd singing along, waving their hands and sending off the newlyweds in style. They also added to their show the requested songs for the First Dance, the Father Daughter and Mother Groom dances. Natalie and I picked out Paul Simon's "Father Daughter" for our dance, and they performed it perfectly - they nailed it!! They have several options for the number of performers - we chose the 10 person option with 1 horn. Finally, I would add that our wedding coordinator commented on how easy they were to work with. I give them my highest recommendation!

We found 12 South Band online and fell in love immediately. They were SO great to work with, making the planning process very easy. And they were incredibly talented and fun! We could not have asked for a better band to perform at our wedding. All of our guests stayed until the very end, shouting "one more song". It was perfect!!!