Free and Easy has been Minnesota’s premier stage band for the better part of 50 years. Their repertoire spans from classic 70s funk through today’s top hits. Two frontman vocalists cover every range and style from the classics: Michael Jackson, Chicago, and Prince, through modern chart toppers: Bruno Mars, Chris Stapleton, Justin Timberlake and beyond. Your guests will not forget the groove, power, and fun from an unforgettable event with Free and Easy Band!
Inducted into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame in 2008, Free and Easy is a one-of-a-kind show band
with rave reviews from wedding couples, headliner concerts, and corporate events. Free and Easy continues to innovate and develop their diverse song list to match every crowd's unique tastes. For a truly spectacular night on the dance floor, don't miss the chance to book this legendary Twin Cities act today!
Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $5,000
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Instruments
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trumpet
Vocals
Music Genres
Country
Dance
Disco
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
Jimmy Rodriquez
Owner
Jimmy has been leading the band for over 15 years and has loved every minute of it! He enjoys fishing in his new fishing boat, golfing, and hunting. Being a lover of music and all things funky, Jimmy has a passion for leading FnE and giving public the best live music there is!
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
8 reviews
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Free & Easy Band for weddings, praising their exceptional service, communication, and energetic performances that kept guests entertained and the dance floor busy. The band went above and beyond to personalize the experience, accommodating special requests like having family members join in playing instruments. Reviewers specifically highlighted their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to cater to all age groups with their diverse music selection, making them a standout entertainment choice for weddings.
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David C
5.0
3/19/2025
Free and Easy band went above and beyond to make our wedding day SO special!! Quentin was an awesome resource during the planning phases and put in so much work on the front end to help the day go so smoothly. The band truly exceeded every single one of our expectations. I cannot explain how many people commented that it was the best live band they've ever heard!! They even let my husband join for a song to play cowbell and came into the crowd to have our niece play the trumpet - which are certainly moments we will never forget. Our day would not have been complete without Free and Easy!
Julie K
5.0
9/26/2024
Wow! I don't know how else to say it. I was so excited to have Free n Easy play for my daughters wedding and they did not disappoint! In fact, they exceeded all my hopes for the event! They were so easy to work with from start to finish (thank you to Quentin), and the music, vocals, stage presence, everything was fantastic. We had so many guests ask, "where did you find this band? They are amazing!" We have 2 more children and when they get married, we will be calling on these folks again! THANK YOU!
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Sydney Y
5.0
8/10/2024
The band was INCREDIBLE! The manager was easy to work with from the get go, responded quickly and effectively. The trumpet player contacted us a few weeks before the wedding to ensure he had all the details, was thorough, approachable, friendly, encouraging and excited. The band the night of was FANTASTIC. We had compliments all night about how much they loved the band and the music and the energy they brought! Would book them again in a heart beat.
Courtney E
5.0
5/08/2024
Jimmy and the rest of Free & Easy were everything we could’ve wished for at our wedding back in October 2021. They helped to ease our mind with the uncertainty during the midst of a pandemic, knowing that we had a reliable and energetic group of individuals ready to stand by our side on our big day. Their communication went unmatched as Jimmy would call us personally and Tom connected with us via email to get every detail regarding song choices, layout, set up, contracts, and our wedding details numerous times before the day. Not only did Free & Easy provide an amazing show that got all of our guess on their feet dancing the entire night, they also MC’ed our Reception, and even had their pianist Ed Play for our ceremony. We had already had a cellist selected through family friends, and Ed stepped right up to the plate to incorporate the piano parts to the songs we loved for our ceremony. Ed came in early the day of our wedding to practice these songs that we had sent him via email with our cellist. They knocked it out of the park! I could not recommend this group of individuals more as they provided a night that we will forever remember. If you are looking for a AMAZINGLY TALENTED band to keep your party on their feet, playing songs everyone knows, as well as a group with stellar communication and reliability look no further Free & Easy is for you!
Kelly C
5.0
3/05/2024
We hired Free & Easy Band for our wedding after having the pleasure of hearing them perform a couple of times around the Twin Cities! They were so easy to work with throughout the planning g process. Our guest highly our entertainment choice for the night & they kept our dance floor busy all evening!
Chris V
5.0
2/21/2024
Free and Easy Band was the best wedding band ever! They play music to dance to for all generations. They were very easy to work with and communicated very quickly and efficiently. All of the planning process was very simple. They are a band with many pieces and each one knows how to perform for the crowd. They made our wedding stand out and we keep getting comments about how great they were from our guests. I look forward to going to their shows around town. 10/10 would recommend!
Laura C
5.0
10/05/2021
What an amazing show these people are so much more than just a band! We had our wedding rescheduled 4 times due to COVID and Free and Easy worked with us to make sure they would be apart of our big day. Their flexibility and accommodations did not go unnoticed and above all they were absolutely fantastic! Our dance floor was packed the entire night with guests of all ages having a time of their lives. The sound and performance throughout the night was of the highest quality. We will continue to go to other Free and Easy events as it is always a great time!
Judy O
5.0
10/05/2021
Free and Easy was the band we hired for both of my granddaughters’ weddings. We couldn’t have been happier. They kept the party going till the very end. Our guests didn’t want it to be over.
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