Goody Blue Shoes Party Band

ated everything we requested, even things I mentioned in passing and ideas I mentioned that I didn't think would be possible. The songs they learned specifically for us made the night unforgettable and John even rewrote lyrics for our father daughter dance to John Legend's Save Room. I also have to call out Marissa singing Whitney and Beyoncé and so many other powerful songs that made our wedding reception the epic dance party of my dreams. We have a running joke in our family that no has been able to top my cousin's wedding over 10 years ago, who also had an amazing band, but thanks to GBS, I am now the winner.

cing from beginning to end. Even the guests who do not usually dance were dancing! John was in contact with us leading up to the wedding and was so supportive of our ideas. He got us so hype about our wedding day!!! They truly care about you and want to make sure you have the best wedding. John did a great job of making sure the wedding flowed and that we did not miss a chance to dance! I wish I could do it all over again. They are the BEST wedding band!!!!! They have us as fans for life!! Thank you again for giving us the wedding of our dreams!!!!

by that there weren’t people on the dance floor because of them! They truly are the best and I couldn’t have asked for a better band/family to join us and celebrate our special day! Love you guys!!

ed the most beautiful versions of our favorite songs to help make our ceremony so special. As guests moved into the reception space, the band invited them in with feel-good tunes. When the party got started, everyone was dancing- even Mom-mom! John helped up with every step in planning for a wonderful night and it was executed perfectly. GBS feels like family and we are so grateful for them!

less hours and watched an insane amount of footage. Within the first 10 seconds of hearing GBS, I knew we needed to lock this in. Little did I know that this was the best decision and only the beginning. From John's initial contact with us, I knew we were in good hands. He made everything so PERSONAL and genuinely put our minds at ease because this guy has seen it all. He is a true master of not only his craft, but really supporting and planning the flow of day in relation to the music. To my husband and I, the band was the second (aside from the actual marriage) most IMPORTANT part of our day. We knew that if all went wrong and we had no venue, we wanted a band, and we wanted this to feel like a concert. GBS EXCEEDED all expectations of what that meant for us. We had a room full of musicians in attendance, and from the very first set- our guests came up to us saying the same thing: "how the HECK did you find this band". We truly feel so lucky. John has become more of a friend to us throughout the planning process... He offered guidance when asked, and left the personal touches to us, while somehow bringing everything together in the best way possible. Our friends and family have not stopped talking about this band. My husband and I wanted to really be surprised by what the contents of each set would contain, while communicating with John different genres and songs that we do and do not like. By those conversations alone, GBS cultivated a setlist that hit every guests wishlist that they didn't even KNOW they had. They started the night with the music my husband and our families love and resonate with, and transitioned all the way to a 90's throwback absolute RAGER to finish the night having our highschool and college friends losing their minds. Since we will not be getting married again, we will have to just recommend GBS to every single couple we come across. Thank you so much John and GBS for making our wedding the night we have only imagined in our dreams.

that stood out to me were the break times. So many other bands I spoke to were going to take two 40-minute breaks..not GBS. Their breaks were minimal and even when they did break they made sure the party never stopped. We met with John over zoom a few times prior to the wedding and he really got to know us as a couple and how we imagined our day. The execution was unreal. The group also learned so many of our favorite songs. I had so many guests come up to me the night of the wedding and even after saying the band was the best they had ever seen. No one will remember your flowers, centerpieces, signage, etc - put your money towards the two things that can make or break a wedding - music and food. If I could hire one vendor again - it would hands down be GBS. Thank you, GBS for making our wedding the best.

ne with John, I knew I wanted them at my wedding. John's pre wedding process is absolutely unmatched. You can tell he truly cares about his couples and wants to get to know them so he can really customize their sets. We had multiple zoom calls and even went out for dinner and drinks a month before the wedding to nail down every detail. The day of the wedding you would have thought John was a part time wedding coordinator. Our timeline ran exactly how it was supposed to (or if it didn't, nobody knew) because of John. The band sounded AMAZING and had people on the dance floor all night. My dad chose a very unique father daughter song (Thank You by Led Zeppelin) that I was nervous about trying to replicate. GBS took it and created the most beautiful version of it that I could have imagined. Whenever anyone talks about our wedding the first thing they mention is how incredible GBS was. I couldn't imagine my day without them. Book them ASAP. I can't wait to go party with them the next time they do a local gig!!

te thing about John is that he took the time to get to know my husband and I. During our first meeting, we talked about our favorite music styles, but he mostly asked us about how my husband and I met, fun facts and stories about us, and everything else to get to know us. After this initial meeting, John made the process of choosing our song list and the vibes for our wedding the easiest and most exciting journey. Music was the most important aspect of our wedding and I can only begin to express my happiness on our decision to choose Goody Blue Shoes for both our cocktail hour, reception, and private last dance. *And the most reasonably priced band we talked to!!!* They not only knew exactly what myself, my husband, and the crowd were looking for but are INCREDIBLY talented. I’ve made so many recommendations for future brides I know personally, so I knew I needed to do it on here, too. I could go on and on, but the gist of this review is take your wedding to the next level and HIRE THEM.

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be. We had to postpone in addition to switching venues, and John was just a short text or phone call away to make sure the rescheduling worked for GBS. As for the wedding itself, unbelievable! High energy from the start and it never trailed off! Had people up and dancing the whole night, my husband and I never left the dance floor once! We couldn’t recommend them enough, nor can we thank them enough for their friendliness and determination to make our wedding truly unforgettable! We are so lucky to have been able to book them and gain some new friends in the process!

ything would go as planned and we would have a great time. What I didn't realize beforehand, is that the band is the glue that makes the entire reception happen (what happens, when things happen, working closely with the photographer and venue). And all of that just speaks to how great it was to work with GBS, now let me get to the music! We are bias, but GBS made our wedding incredible. From literally the first song of the first set, all of our guests were on the dance floor, and everyone continued to dance for hours and hours. The next morning, all anyone could say was 'who was your band', 'how did you find them', 'that was the best band we've ever seen at a wedding'... I felt bad taking any credit for finding them, but GBS absolutely made our wedding a day to never forget (of course for us, but also for all of our guests). INCREDIBLE!

keep people dancing! So thankful to John especially for getting to know us and truly understanding the type of music we were looking for. We all danced the night away! They made our night so incredibly special and I’ll forever be grateful!!

e of online research, we checked out about 5 bands in person. Many have showcases where you sit and they play a couple of songs, but John invited us to see them at a local venue. We instantly fell in love with how GBS so effortlessly got everyone dancing and having a great time. What makes John so great is how much he truly cares about what he does, and cares about YOU. He took time to ask questions and get to know us as a couple, beyond the usual small talk when you meet a vendor. Our original wedding date was May 23, 2020, so COVID threw a wrench in our plans. We had 2 other wedding dates before our final date of September 6, 2021, and John was able to work with us to QUICKLY let us know the band’s availability and rebook with ease. During the planning session of our big day, he could sense we were stressed and burnt out due to the impacts of COVID-19. He actually took the time to talk to us, ask us how we were doing, and GET US PUMPED about our own wedding. I will never forget that evening. We met to go over wedding plans but it felt more like hanging out with a friend. John will work directly with your venue to take off some of the burden. This is a huge relief, but even more appreciated when our friend who was to officiate tested positive for COVID-19 five days before our wedding. We found another officiant, but then the next day his apartment flooded and his car totaled when Hurricane Ida showed up. TWO DAYS before our wedding we had no one to marry us. I vaguely remembered John saying he had married a couple before, so I frantically asked if he could marry us and HE SAVED THE DAY. He was able to work directly with our friend who had already come up with the ceremony and knocked it out of the park as our wedding officiant. John also worked directly with a string quartet he recommended (Cherrywood String Ensembles – so great), to arrange for ceremony music. After MARRYING US, John led the band during our cocktail hour (so recommend you use them for this), and then rocked it all night for our reception. EVERYONE came up to us and said how great the band was. They played a bit of everything and made sure everyone was having a great time. They are fantastic musicians and great hosts. They really are worth 5x what they charged and we would hire them again in an instant. John was also really great at letting us break up the final cost into multiple payments and the deposit to book is very cheap compared to other bands. PLEASE do yourself a favor and HIRE THEM. We can honestly say that we have gained a true friend with John and we are GBS groupies for life. THANK YOU GBS!

n find a band with a horn section that's this good for the price. Thanks for a GREAT time!!!

lievable performance and support during and leading up to our wedding day. As you know, we were unlucky with the timing of our wedding -- Omicron was at its peak during the holidays, and so many of our guests had been exposed to the variant leading up to the wedding. As if planning a wedding in the ordinary course isn't stressful enough, in just the few days leading up to the wedding, we had a nearly 30% cancellation from our guests. We were gutted, anxious and super disappointed with the circumstances. During the 48 hours prior to our wedding, John continued to reassure a very distressed bride that the band is "going to make sure everyone has a good time." And Goody Blue Shoes certainly delivered. We had the most incredible night of fun and dance with an intimate group of friends and family -- you helped pull off nothing short of a miracle wedding that we will cherish and remember for the rest of our lives. There was so much energy from the band that kept our guests on the dance floor all night long. The songs were right on point with our specific and general requests. The groom would especially like to express gratitude for playing Man in the Mirror, which got the attention of his friends who couldn't resist getting on the floor during dinner to air guitar and dance to the song. We had so much fun that evening, and the band got us dancing so hard that the groom ripped his pants! :) No one wanted the night to end, even though you performed well past midnight, at which point everyone was asking for ONE MORE SONG! John, you have been a coach/therapist/friend throughout the whole process. From our first consultation to the big day (and all the lengthy conversations in between), you have been an ear and guide to pulling off a wedding that was unique and special to us. We benefited from your extensive knowledge and experience with wedding planning and vendor coordination. You shared so many important suggestions, such as having all the New Year's Eve accessories at the front of the stage so the guests would not have to leave the dance floor during the countdown. You listened to our vision and executed beyond our expectations not just the music, but the ambience for the evening -- a sweet and emotional ceremony to a hyper energetic reception. Without exaggeration, Good Blue Shoes SAVED our wedding. Thank you truly from the bottom of our heart.

of our guests have told us that our band was incredible (because they were). We met with John about two weeks after booking to discuss our vision for that night. We told him we wanted to be exhausted from dancing so much. Well- every single song they played was a banger and each song led right into the next! It honestly was nonstop dancing for two hours! John- your band is absolutely incredible. We cannot thank you enough for all of your help not just providing amazing entertainment but also coordinating the sound for the ceremony AND picking up where our venue left off. We will forever be grateful- we love you! -Atlee and Kyle

everything we asked. The first thing everyone said to me after the wedding, “where did you find that band?!” and it’s because they created an incredible night/atmosphere that our entire wedding will never forget.

he talented band members provided performances that were nothing short of jaw dropping! Our experience with John was amazing. From the first time we sat and talked to him, we felt like we made a lifelong friend. John takes the time to get to know you as a couple, and from that he manages to coordinate your wedding day to exactly what you envision. Because of this band, our wedding was beautiful, fun and unforgettable. Every song GBS played was perfect. Not one person at our wedding, and I am serious, NOT ONE PERSON, did not comment to us about how wonderful this band is. Hiring Goody Blue Shoes was the absolute best decision we made!

tdoor reception (on a particularly windy October day!) to emceeing the reception and delivering amazing music that all ages could enjoy, John and the band absolutely blew our expectations out of the water. We really wanted to ensure that our guests would be up and dancing for most of the reception and John guided us with impeccable advice on ways to maximize dance time while still having time for the evening’s important speeches and traditional family dances. We had an in-person meeting and several video calls with John in the weeks leading up to the wedding and they did not disappoint! The band even helped us carry out a Polish tradition called the “Dollar Dance” for which Marissa took the time to learn the song and sing it in the traditional Polish language, which we were not expecting and she sounded amazing! At the end of the night our guests had been dancing all night (as we had hoped!) and they loved the band so much they screamed for an encore for which the band delivered even with the lights in the ballroom on much to our surprise! We cannot recommend Goody Blue Shoes enough. Our guests still talk about the band and we could not be happier that they loved Goody Blue Shoes as much as we did. If you need a wedding band look no further than Goody Blue Shoes!

ng. They rocked the house, truly. First, a little on how great it is to work with John. We booked GBS back in 2019 – for a 2020 wedding that got postponed and he made the process of moving to 2021 swift and painless. John gave us advice (and pep talks) and we just moved the timeline right along. He listened to what we like and don’t like to hear at weddings, aided us with choices determining the flow of the night and we could tell he took a lot of time and preparation to make sure it was an unforgettable night. And that it was! GBS learned and played our first song to absolute perfection. They were so engaging with the crowd (even got my Dad dancing and that is HUGE). Their energy is unmatched and our Wedding was a dance party because of them. We told John, we want to wake up the next morning saying “Wow our Wedding was epic and we danced all night” and that is just what happened. So thank you GBS for making our Wedding one to remember – we are so thankful 😊

e this band. Not only was the price so reasonable for a 10 piece band, but they also had energy that I knew would make my wedding so special. Trust me, I was not wrong. I still have wedding guests that will mention how great this band was when talking about my wedding. They kept people dancing and really tailored their song selection to the preferences of my husband and I. It was better than I ever could have imagined!! I loved them so much, we also booked a small ensemble for our ceremony. I was so pleasantly surprised about how easy it was to tailor song selection. From our procession down the aisle to the final song of the night, it was all customized to what we wanted. I also have to give a huge shout out to John. He was amazing to work with. Not only was he the coordinator for the band, but he also became like a wedding coordinator for us!! He was so responsive to all my questions and concerns. He was also available to give feedback of what has worked in the past and how we could make things work for my venue and schedule. It is very clear that he really cares about his couples and making sure their wedding is everything they ever wanted!! Thank you Goody Blue Shoes and John!

ue Shoes. Our initial contact with John gave us a great sense of confidence. When it came to planning, John was fantastic, extremely detail oriented, and easy to work with. Each song was carefully selected and they even learned a custom song as requested for our first dance - and it turned out perfect! The end result was a night no one will ever forget! We received countless compliments on how fantastic the band was and they were the best decision out of all of our big expenditures. We could not have had such an enjoyable night without them. We are so thankful we picked Goody Blue Shoes and we would recommend them to anyone! Thanks so much John and Goody Blues Shoes! :)

ifully. As a musician myself, I was extremely impressed with the band's versatility--they sounded good playing everything (even learning a Thai pop song in scratch). Highly recommend!

love with their music, John's passion and professionalism. Words can't be formed to describe how amazing our wedding night was and GBS was a main reason why. They were on point with their playlists, kept our guests energized and smiling, were engaging and a pleasure to spend a few hours with. John and GBS are a class act. When we requested our first dance to be performed live by GBS, John quickly exclaimed "He wouldn't want to have it any other way". He provided us with a live recording for us to practice to, and it was identical to our wedding night. Kudos to GBS from this couple for making our first dance one of the greatest moments of our life. You knocked it out of the park. John and GBS- we will be continuing to follow your performance schedules, and promise to see you again soon. You've become a friend of ours and we are eternally grateful for the love you showed Nora and I. To anyone who thinks that GBS may be a good fit for your special occasion, book them without hesitation. Like us, you will not have a single regret.