Downtime Band

We absolutely LOVED having Downtime Band at our wedding. Not kidding - weeks after the event, I still have wedding guests talking about how much fun they had because of the incredible band performance. Everyone, young and old, was easily able to have a great time. Definitely book this band if you are looking for all of your guests to have a blast!

I would say that the band was hands "DOWN" the best part of our evening, but every time they performed everyone's hand were "UP!" We would highly recommend Downtime for any occasion, especially those in which the audience is seeking to have the time of their lives. One member of the wedding party who couldn't cut a rug if you gave him a pair of scissors and some carpet; couldn't stay off the dance floor and was quoted at the end of the night saying the music just made him feel "dancy"!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for a great event/party!

Choosing music was one of the hardest things about the wedding process but my husband and I definitely chose correctly! Downtime Band was absolutely incredible!! First off, Jon was always quick to respond and very patient and kind with all my questions and requests! We went with the nine piece band and I am so glad we did! The vocalists were so talented and I loved the addition of the horns. The band was able to read the crowd and the dance floor was constantly packed! Throughout the wedding everyone was dancing and commenting on how amazing the band was! I am still getting comments about how great the music was. I am so glad we hired Downtime! They helped make my wedding an absolute blast! We wanted a big dance party and that's what we got with Downtime!

Very professional and the music was wonderful!

During and after the wedding, the comment we have heard most frequently from our guests was how great Downtime Band was. They were energetic the entire night and kept the dance floor packed the whole time. I was extremely happy with their performance and they did a fantastic job reading the crowd. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to book them again!

We loved the Downtime Band! We had the 9 piece band with three lead singers. They were amazing! They listed to our song requests, and knew which types of music to get the dancing going. They played a good mix of fast and slow songs and the singers killed it! Our guests were raving about how amazing they were. Several people told me days after the wedding that they were still thinking about how good the band was! Jon Spindler was great to work with. I highly recommend the Downtime Band if you’re looking for a dance party all night!

I can't say enough good things about Downtime Band! From the start, the coordination with Jon was seamless, even when we had some specific requests for our first dance. At the reception, they made sure to keep on schedule, even when we got carried away talking to people. Our dance floor was packed nonstop until the last song. They made sure to perform our requested songs and did such a phenomenal job. We had and still have so many guests raving about the band. Highly recommend!

The BEST!!! 10 stars! We knew we wanted Downtime after dancing all night with them at a friend's wedding. I would contact them as soon as possible for your event date....you will be sad if you can't book them! Promise. Jon was great to work with. Quick to respond to questions, so fun and always professional. The entire band was everything we wanted and beyond so! Our guests are still raving about how awesome they were. I can't wait until I see them again.

We really feel that the band sets the pace for the entire evening. And Downtime REALLY made our wedding INCREDIBLE!!! From the very first moment, Jon took control and we were completely relaxed and able to enjoy the party to the fullest extent. He even provided the ceremony music. The band's energy at the reception was completely contagious and everyone stayed on the dance floor the whole night. Jon is so easy to work with and I recommend him and Downtime with complete confidence. We will definitely hire them again for our next celebration.

If you're on the fence about booking the Downtime Band, do it right now! You will not regret it. They are amazing. Jon is fantastic at communicating and was one of the easiest vendors to work with. Everyone at our wedding loved the band, including my husband and myself. We don't even know how long we danced because one song led right into another. I felt like they went above and beyond our expectations, making everything so easy. They are absolute pros and I would recommend them to anyone looking for an awesome wedding band.

We LOVED having Downtime Band play at our wedding reception at the Missouri Athletic Club. We would highly recommend them for your wedding (or any event!). Jon was so great to work with prior to the wedding. He was always responsive and willing to help with any questions we had. The band was so fun during the reception. Both my husband and I had a blast at our wedding and never wanted to leave the dance floor because they played the best songs. The band sounded great playing a wide variety of music genres to keep all age ranges engaged. We were so happy we went with Downtime!

Oh my gosh!! Downtime Band absolutely made an already wonderful wedding downright amazing! Jon was so easy to work with and was very responsive with emails and phone calls. He made the planning process so easy and was very willing to work in some special requests that we had. Our guests (and my husband and I) had so much fun and they kept us on the floor all night. We are still getting compliments on the band! The piano music for our ceremony was beautiful and just what I had imagined. The cocktail hour jazz trio was lively and fun and the dinner music was perfect. I cannot praise them enough. They even traveled from St. Louis to Indianapolis for us and we are so, so glad they did! Top notch musicians and singers. Amazing and one of the best choices we made in our wedding planning!

Downtime Band was the perfect entertainment and complement to our wedding reception! They provided perfect background music with a jazz trio during cocktails, piano music during dinner and the full ensemble for dancing. Jon was very responsive and wonderful to work with throughout the planning process. We provided very little direction and they read the atmosphere and guests perfectly. Following our wedding we have even received comments from guest on how much they enjoyed Downtime. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!

Downtime Band was awesome! As soon as they started playing the dance floor was packed. Our family and guest danced all night long and they are still talking about how much fun they had dancing. They were so easy to work with through the entire process.

I am still getting compliments about Downtime from our wedding in June of this year! Everyone from my grandparents to college aged people. We didn't give them very much direction at all - trusted the experts and are so happy that we did! They were so easy to work with!! The music was so fun and kept everyone on the dance floor all night. My husband was brought to tears at the end of the night; we didn't want the music to end! Would recommend them for any kind of event! Please reach out to me if you have any other questions on working with them. Wonderful experience!

THIS BAND IS AWESOME!!! We had them for our wedding reception in April of 2016 and they greatly exceeded my expectations! They were so flexible with us the night of our wedding! They even learned our first dance song (Die a Happy Man - Thomas Rhett) and NAILED IT!!! and Jon was SO SO easy to coordinate everything with!! My husband and I and all of our guests were having such an awesome time that we wanted to extend our reception and they happily stayed an extra hour and played for us!! They definitely went over and above!!

AMAZING!!! Downtime band was incredible and kept my dance floor packed. They played a variety of music that appealed to all guests and kept the crowd going all evening. Jon was very responsive, organized, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We highly recommend this vendor!

We absolutely loved Downtime band! We could not have been happier with Jon's attention to detail, ability to help with any request, response time, and of course, the music! Our guests were amazed at the breadth of range, the talent, and the nonstop music. Our goal for the reception was to have an unbelievably fun night, and Downtime made that happen. Definitely the best decision we made in the planning process. Would recommend them to anyone and rehire in a second.

We absolutely loved the Downtime Band! Our guests loved them too - we received so many compliments on how great the band was. They are incredibly professional and easy to work with. Plus, they kept the energy level high throughout the reception that most of our guests stayed until the very end which was a lot of fun! I definitely recommend them for any reception or event! I'm so glad we chose the Downtime Band! Our reception wouldn't have been as much fun without them!

We would pick Downtime every time if we had to do it over again. They were such a great time and our guests LOVED them! They learned 2 songs for our big day and they exceeded any expectations we had. We also had one of the band members play the piano at our wedding ceremony and he did such a beautiful job. Jon was wonderful to work with and we could not have been happier with their services. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an awesome band for their big day!! Thank you so very much!

We couldn't be happier with our decision to have Downtime Band perform at our wedding reception. From the initial contract through the final song, everything went very smoothly. Jon was very organized, easy to work with and very professional at all times. Throughout the evening and the weeks following, we received MANY compliments from our guests regarding Downtime Band. It's a true testament to the band that our dance floor was packed all night and up to the conclusion of the final song. My wife planned and executed a perfect surprise at the beginning of the reception by singing a song to me. Jon went above and beyond to obtain her guitar, tune it and have it ready for her. This is just one example of their commitment to us. The music was excellent, and the energy was high through the last song. Thank you to Downtime Band for your help in making our wedding reception very special! We most definitely recommend Downtime to anyone that is considering.

Downtime band was such a hit at our wedding! Everyone kept approaching my husband and I to compliment us on the band. One of my great aunts said she normally leaves around 9, but stayed until 11 because she loved the band so much! They also were very accommodating when we asked them to do a dance including only married couples the night of the wedding. The could have easily said no but were gracious enough to accommodate this last minute request. It turned out to be a great hit and we were able to see my great aunt and uncle on the dance floor dancing and celebrating 67 years of marriage. The music was fantastic and totally set the atmosphere and mood of our wedding. Jon was incredibly helpful and answered all of our questions and also helped us with suggestions of when to cut the cake, throw the garter, etc. Since this is the first (and hopefully last) time my husband and I will be married we needed some help learning the ropes and Jon was there to answer any questions we had. Their website was also great. The song list made it easy to figure out what songs we wanted for different parts of the reception and the promotional video was a great tool. It allowed us not only to discover what the band had to offer, but to show off to our friends before the wedding to give them a little taste of what our reception would be like. The only problem is that their promotional video just doesn’t do justice to how great they really are, but you just have to see them in person to find that out! Overall, they enhanced our wedding day and we were so happy that we chose them!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Downtime! Not only is Jon absolutely awesome to work with (plus, he responds to emails with lighting speed- which was especially amazing given that we live on the East Coast and were planning our wedding remotely), but the band itself was so talented it was ridiculous! Picking our band was probably the most important wedding decision for us and we read reviews/watched videos for about 15 other local bands before making our decision. Hands down, Downtime is the absolute best. They are surprisingly reasonably priced, but more importantly, are just hugely talented musicians. The two main vocalists (one male and one female) were ABSOLUTELY amazing and people were commenting all night about how incredible they sounded. When we started our first dance (the first vocal song of the night), we both looked at each other and immediately said: "wow, they are REALLY REALLY good." I was so worried about having a cheesy "wedding band" but Downtime could not be further from that. They are an incredible, talented, energetic group of musicians who (luckily) perform at weddings. Definitely the best decision we could have made. Thank you, Jon and Downtime for making our wedding so amazing!

Great band! They did an amazing job learning the songs we requested and had everyone dancing all night. Easy to work with and very knowledgable with the timing and process of the whole wedding evening.

We used Downtime for our wedding for this past summer and they were FABULOUS! We wanted lots of time for dancing and a packed dance floor all night and that's what we got. They were excellent to work with, easy to get in contact with throughout our planning, and very reliable. Our guests were very complimentary, as well. We definitely recommend Downtime!

Incredible band. Our guests raved about them. We are so happy with our decision and grateful to them for making our evening flawless.

Our experience with Downtime Band was seamless, stress free and fun. Jon was wonderful to work with and was very attentive to our requests. The band was exactly as advertised - uber talented, high energy and great at reading the crowd. They set the perfect vibe for our special day and we highly recommend them for yours!

Downtime Productions was recommended by our wedding planner and we were not disappointed! The band is very versatile and extremely likable. Jon was by far the easiest vendor to work with in the whole planning process. He is prompt with his responses and willing to work with you to achieve exactly what you want. We had a packed dance floor all night long and it was hugely due to Downtime. They played with no break and entertained all night long. Downtime Productions is everything you want and need to be present at your wedding! Thank you so much for helping make our wedding night unforgettable!

Amazing band and really brought excitement and energy to our wedding, highly recommend them!

Amazing band!!! They did my sisters wedding a year ago and when it came time to planning my wedding this band was my number one pick! Super energetic, will play throughout the night with no breaks, and a joy to be around! We were so happy with downtime!

Wow!! We are speechless with the amazing skill and talent Downtime Band delivered at our Wedding Reception. I knew they were going to be good by checking out their website but they surpassed our expectations. They learned and played a couple songs that weren't listed on the playlist. We had a jazz trio that played during cocktail hour and dinner. Then the band blew everyone away for the rest of the night. Our guests danced all night and really enjoyed themselves. Their lead singers are out-of-this-world! Don't hesitate - Book Downtime Band now! -Patrick Aylesworth - July 11, 2015

Hi Jon - Just a quick 'thank you' to you and the band for the AWESOME performance at our wedding last weekend!! You exceeded our expectations and I was actually sore the next day from dancing so much (great sign of a great party)! Thank you for paying close to attention to all of our requests; it was certainly a night to remember! Best, Allison

I had a BLAST at my wedding thanks in large part to the insanely amazing Downtime Band. As a former event planner, I was VERY particular about my vendors... I wanted my band to sound and look good, play a variety of music, not be cheesy, and be professional and easy to work with. Downtime is all of that. Jon was hands down my easiest vendor to work with. He responded quickly to all of my emails and makes sure to address every question. He definitely takes the time to understand exactly what you want and he 100% delivers. If you are type A and need to know your band will be on point on your big day- you need to hire Downtime. As for our big day- I cannot believe how much fun everyone had at our wedding. Starting with the bridal party intros to the last dance.... everything was so flawlessly executed by the band and I could not of been happier. Downtime transitioned between songs so perfectly... there was never a lull and the dance floor was PACKED. The way they interacted with the crowd was SO well done... just kept people engaged and was never in a cheesy or awkward way. When my venue turned up the lights to kick everyone out at the end of the night, not a single person left the dance floor. I think everyone would of stayed all night dancing if we were allowed. I had so many people tell me they have never had more fun at a wedding. Having Downtime at our wedding was one of the best decisions I made. They made our wedding SO much fun and they were so great to work with... you really cannot go wrong hiring Downtime! Cheers!

Downtime Band played my wedding reception at Meadowbrook Country Club on March 21, 2015. They provided light piano music during cocktail hour, a jazz trio during dinner, and dancing music for the rest of the night. Our reception had guests as young as 13 and as old as 98 and Downtime entertained all of them. Even our guests who "don't dance" ended up on the dance floor because, with this band, you can't just sit and listen! No one could stop complimenting their talent and energy! Jon and his team were so great to work with in the planning phase. They coordinated seamlessly with the rest of our vendors. My family had a number of unorthodox wedding traditions that we needed to incorporate throughout the night and Jon made the piecing together of the evening feel like a breeze. As a bride, I was able to relax and enjoy my evening even more because I knew the band was in charge and our guests were having fun (especially during the polkas!) Do yourself and your guests a favor. Spare them yet another wedding DJ'ed by an awkward teenager with a MacBook. Downtime is the way to go for a timeless good time!!! :)

I can't tell you how impressed my Wife and I were with Downtime Band. The wedding guests haven't stopped talking about the band. Everything from the first contact to discuss pricing, to the planning phase, to the music itself was absolutely wonderful. I worked with Jon to set everything up. He met with us to plan the evening and talk about our expectations. It is safe to say Downtime Band exceeded every one of those expectations. The jazz trio during dinner was excellent but the music from the seven piece band for the actual dancing portion of the evening, couldn't have been better. Wow, The energy from the band was contagious and the dance floor was full the whole night. What really stood out to me was how willing the band was to work with us to make sure our night was perfect. They learned several additional songs ranging from 311, to Kid Cudi to Luther Vandross and they all sounded great. Thank you so much and please feel free to list me as a reference. Thanks again, Kyle and Katy Kijowski

The Downtime Band traveled all the way from St. Louis to Omaha for our wedding and truly exceeded all expectations! Their high energy sets sounded amazing and kept our guests of all ages on the dance-floor until the very end of the evening and received rave reviews from all who attended. Jon was wonderful to communicate with throughout the entire planning process and helped us coordinate last minute schedule changes due to weather on our wedding day with such ease. The Downtime Band helped to make our celebration incredibly special and we are so grateful. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect reception! We are sure they will be back in Omaha again soon ; ) Thank you Jon and team!!!

Working with Jon and his band for our reception was one of the best experiences we could have had! The band was absolutely amazing and everyone kept talking about it for months after how awesome they were and how much fun they had! And the level of customer service was above and beyond what we could have expected or asked for! Jon really took care of us through the entire process and really knows the wedding industry which definitely makes a huge difference! The entire experience was top of the line! I would definitely recommend Downtime Productions and any of their bands! You will not be disappointed and it's well worth every penny!

We received so many compliments on how wonderful this band was! I was blown away with their talent and the way they interacted with the crowd. They definitely got everyone up and dancing! Great musicians and vocalists! Money well spent!!!

I just can't say enough about this band! Joe, the owner, was very organized, professional, and easy to communicate with from the beginning. Since planning our wedding from Boston, we only had one meeting with Jon, but after just the one meeting we knew we had chosen the right band for our wedding reception. Jon made it easy for us planning from afar with the online worksheet and emails. I can also say that our guests packed the dance floor the entire night; it really made our wedding reception that much more special for us. And at brunch the next day, our family and friends couldn't stop raving about the band. I would most certainly recommend Downtime Band to everyone looking for a band that will most definitely keep your guests dancing on the dance floor all night.

If you are looking for a great party band then hire downtime! They provided our wedding with exceptional music and even learned two songs to play for our reception. They are amazing! We had a fabulous party thanks to Downtime!

Downtime Band did an excellent job playing at our wedding in June. Coordinating a playlist beforehand was very simple; they play a huge variety of songs to help you choose! Getting in contact with the band was easy as well, and Jon is extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Our guests still talk about how good Downtime was. They kept the energy up and the dance floor crowded the entire night! Thanks, Downtime! Our wedding was so fun because of you!!!

Every aspect of this band is excellent. They were extremely professional, kind and accommodating. My guests were blown away at the quality of the sound and performances. There was not a single song that didn't sound amazing. I had a number of friends comment that they don't just play music from 20 years ago but covered contemporary songs and they did it extremely well. The primary contact responded to all of my emails promptly and they were extremely accommodating. I have to say this was probably some of the best money I spent on my wedding.

From the moment I spoke with Jon at Downtime, I felt like he cared about the people he was working with as well as his music and his music. He got back to me promptly each time I needed to speak with him, and was never arrogant, or impatient with my many questions like other bands I spoke with. Jon was a team player when it came to working with our wedding planner, and the venue of the wedding. He not only did not cause problems, he was flexible, and willing to do whatever we needed in order to make our daughter's wedding special. The band looked professional, their voices were incredible, and they could read the crowd to perfection in order to know what songs to play when. They respected what song lists my daughter wanted and did not want played, and everyone kept asking us all night who the band was! You cannot go wrong with booking Downtime!

We had the BEST time with Downtime Band at our reception. Leading up to the big day, Jon was super responsive and helpful when we were trying to arrange our first dance music. The reception was really a blast and the music was fantastic. We had tons of compliments on the band!

I can't say enough good things about this band! The owner is incredibly organized with details, very friendly, professional and easy to communicate with. All of the band members who performed at my wedding were top notch and extremely friendly and personable! Guests were dancing the entire time and they made our day THAT much better. I will recommend this band to everyone I know. Thanks so much!

The Downtime Band was amazing!! They made our reception absolutely perfect! We have never heard better music at a wedding reception. Our guests danced the entire time. High energy and easy to work with made our night the best night ever. We would highly recommend your services to everyone! We hope to hear them at every wedding we attend in the future.

Downtime Band was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From the start we knew we wanted a live band and were absolutely blown away when we went to listen to them. Within 10 minutes we knew we wanted to reserve them, but stayed longer just to enjoy the music. Once it became time to really start planning, their online process made it so easy to determine all the details for our event. I felt comfortable knowing they’d be ready to go when we needed them. I also love that they will learn two songs, specifically for you. We didn’t have to pick and choose our “wedding songs” based on their list. The night of our wedding they did not disappoint. Our dance floor was packed the entire time. From my 2 ½ year-old niece to my 87 year-old great aunt, all were on their feet and enjoying the music. Downtime Band does a wonderful job of playing all genres of music, which allows everyone to find something they like and songs that make them want to dance. My biggest fear was having an empty dance floor at our reception and Downtime Band made sure that wasn’t the case. I am constantly being told by our guests how much they loved the reception and that the band was amazing. One of our guests was raving about the band the next week and her recently engaged friend asked for their name. I was happy to pass along the recommendation! In addition to playing great music, all band members were a pleasure to be around. They were so much fun and really made the night even more special. I would highly recommend Downtime Band for any occasion, especially as wedding reception. I am hoping to find a reason to hire them again in the future!!

Dealing with Downtime from the beginning of the wedding planning process all the way to the wedding night was absolutely wonderful! I could not have asked for a better experience. Whenever I had a question, I ALWAYS received a quick response, no matter what time of day it was! The band members were so nice and had everyone on the dance floor the whole night! We did not want them to stop....so we ended up extending their play time at the end of the night! I would without a doubt recommend you guys them anyone! They truly did help make our big day so wonderful!!!

Downtime is a phenomenal group. My fiance was nervous about having live music, primarily because he thought a band would be too loud. I could not believe how fantastic Downtime was and my fiance completely agreed! The energy was extremely high and I was floored at how many people were packed on the dance floor ALL night long! I received so many compliments on the performance during the cocktail hour to the vibe throughout the night. I loved the vocals, the quality of the music and acoustics, and the emceeing of the event. I want to get married every night! THANK YOU!!

I would definitely recommend Downtime Band for any occasion! We were dancing the entire night and everyone said that it was one of the best weddings they have been too. We have to give credit to the band for making that happen! Thanks a bunch!

We went with SLAM band per a recommendation from a friend in the St. Louis music industry. I was super happy with the way things worked out. They allowed us to choose a couple of songs for them to learn and they did great with that. The music was excellent, and they played a good variety that was unique. The only complaint that I have of SLAM is the amount of time between songs. They do not have a pre-set set list for the event, which is advantageous because they choose the songs based on the crowd. However, after each number, the lead singer decides the next song and pauses to tell the rest of the band. At times, this lead to awkward standing around on the dance floor while they get everyone on the same page. Otherwise, everything went real smoothly and they were easy to deal with.

This band made our wedding complete!!! They were amazing and everyone had so much fun. We received numerous compliments on the band. BEST BAND IN ST. LOUIS!

I was very happy with the way they ran their business, accomodated my mom to sing a song she wrote, the way they mc'd the night, and then of course the music was great too!

Our wedding reception was a huge success thanks to Downtime Band. The thing I cared about most when planning our wedding was the reception music. All the other details didn't matter as much to me, as long as our guests had a great evening dancing the night away. When I told my fiance that I was adamant about having a live band, I even went as far to say that I would sacrifice a new wedding dress as long as I could have a live band. (Fortunately, with Downtimes' prices, I didn't have to do that.) I had a very pleasant experience with Downtime Productions from the moment we decided to book them. Jon was one of my favorite vendors, if not my most favorite, to work with. I really appreciated his responsiveness to my many questions. At the reception, and many days after, we received SO many compliments on the band. Even my mom's cousin who is in a band out of state, said he has never heard a better live wedding band, and he was very impressed by how little number of breaks they took. At one point in the evening, my mom stopped me at the reception and told me to look at the dance floor. It was packed! Almost everyone was still dancing, hours after dinner had been served, rather than leaving early. That was my ultimate goal. I could not have been happier with Downtime Band, and I would highly recommend them to anyone for any type of event.

I'm a really indecisive person, and it took my a LONG time to select a band or DJ for my wedding. I considered both options and multiple band choices, and while I did so, I sent Jon at Downtime multiple emails with LOTS of questions ... All the while, never making a firm decision. Through it all, Jon was totally nice and patient with me, and I finally booked Downtime Band for my May 11, 2013 wedding. I'm SO glad I did! The energy of the band really made the evening, and one of my guests, who is a musician himself, commented on how truly talented the band was. Throughout the night, we received so many comments like "this is the best wedding band I've ever heard!" They learned two songs for us, and they both were AWESOME! Jon also helped me make some quick decisions when the planned timing for first dances, toasts, etc. went off track a bit. (In fact, he was MUCH more helpful that the event coordinator at my venue, so thank goodness he was there!!) All in all, I can't say enough about how glad I am that I booked this band. If you do -- you won't regret it!!!! The only thing I regret is that the reception wasn't longer!!! :(