Goody Blue Shoes Party Band

r to the day and John executed every detail and our specific song requests into our day. I can’t say enough good things about them!!

d a month after that we booked GBS!!! John is AMAZING from start to finish and ever after. The whole band exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend them to anyone who wants their day to be extra special and memorable!!!! We will be seeing them again for sure!

price was reasonable and John LaPalomento was such a pleasure to interact with. The band made time for us, worked around our busy schedules, and he did a fantastic job as master of ceremonies. We had one special request and that was for the band to learn crocodile rock as it is our 8 month old nephew's favorite song. John and the band were happy to oblige. We received numerous compliments from our guests on the band. You won't be disappointed if you hire them!

ut they are one of my few vendors who have been accommodating throughout the entire process. In fact, I would even consider John a friend. He was there to talk with my fiancé and I through all of our stress and worries. He assisted us in each step of the process. He reached out when we were silent (upset with realizing the truth) and he made us feel so much better. GBS is more than a vendor. They aren’t doing this for the money. They are in it because they truly care about their couples. And it shows. I recommend GBS to any and every couple out there!!!

discuss details and options. He has been a dream to communicate with and has been so incredibly kind and reassuring throughout this difficult process. We have the same goal - to throw a once in a lifetime party - and he understands that waiting is best for all parties involved. We LOVE Goody Blue Shoes and can't wait for our big day with them by our sides!

entertainment you could choose for your next event! John is very professional and assists in helping you with any details you may need to know. Just let GBS know what you want and they will deliver the best entertainment ever! I wish I could have a party every year and hire GBS to rock the house! Our wedding has been rescheduled for 2021 due to the pandemic . The kindness and incredible talent of all the band members shined, when they recorded a virtual mix to lift the spirits of all the couples who are enduring these changes. We scheduled an impromptu ceremony and asked John to provide some ceremony music and DJ entertainment, this July 2020. He made this casual event an amazing and memorable evening! Absolutely can not wait to celebrate next year with GBS!! Thank You! Mr. and Mrs. Bilicki

roughout. It was easy to rebook with him for our August date. And now that that is not going on, he has been positive and encouraging for whenever said future date will be. As an extra perk, the whole band put together a compilation video of themselves individually recorded singing to the affected couples. This was a sweet and sentimental surprise to us. Keep on being the positivity that we need! Thanks John and GBS.

t have possibly been happier with our choice! From the first time we spoke to John, it was apparent that he truly cared that our wedding night was one that we would never forget. He took the time to get to know us-- talking to him was like talking to a long-time friend. He promised us an incredible night, and they did not disappoint! They provided the music during cocktail hour which created the perfect ambiance. The band is incredibly talented, versatile, and sounded amazing playing all types of music. The dance floor was packed all night, and it was clear why-- Goody Blue Shoes was incredibly engaging with our guests and kept the energy going all night long! We asked for a mummers entrance (Oh Dem Golden Slippers) and they absolutely crushed it! They did an amazing version of our first dance song that was unique and far exceeded our expectations and our parent dances were equally as awesome! We cannot begin to tell you how many complements we received from so many of our guests... thank you, thank you, thank you for making our wedding night more perfect than we ever could have imagined! Rich and Krysta- 12/7/19

eeded my expectations. Throughout the planning John was always there to help plan exactly what you want. He even gave us great advice not pertaining to music. He is so easy to talk to and definitely helped calmed nerves when my dad decided last minute he wanted to give a toast. For our first dance we really wanted a dance song that you wouldn’t typically hear a band play. I was so blown away at how well they played it and it was PERFECT! Overall, the best thing you can do for your wedding or really any event is hiring Goody Blue Shoes!

hting in the tent, and even turned into a DJ for the extra hour we booked at our venue. He and the band made my vision of turning Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up into a slow song and made it into something so extraordinary, I'll never forget it. The variety of music they play appeal to all ages and there is no genre they don't play. They played everything from hip hop and current hits to motown and country and they do it all so well! The band was interactive during their performances and never took a break. Their energy set the tone of the night and we couldn't be happier. During and after the wedding all people could talk about was how good the band was. The dance floor was packed all night and that's exactly what we wanted. I can't wait to plan girls nights out to go see them when they play at Hard Rock or other local venues. Seriously, don't wait, call them now!

ery special and truly get to know them . All of the wedding guests were raving about the band and how much fun they had at the wedding.

songs learned for our ceremony, including a surprise recessional with the brass instruments, but an amazing cocktail hour as well. The band learned our wedding song - IN FRENCH - and Marissa killed it. Her vocals are truly stunning. But even more than the day of the event - was the above and beyond dedication and personalized service throughout the planning process. John met with us several times and remembered EVERYTHING. When we thought we might lose my father in law just a week before the wedding, John came to our house at 8pm to meet with us, and talk over options and how we might like to honor him. He was extremely thorough, kind, never felt like a "vendor" but always a friend. He came up with compromises and solutions we didn't even know were possible. You just don't get that level of service anywhere else. 11/10 recommend working with GBS. Can't wait to see them again soon - they are playing my Maid of Honor's wedding in March, that's how impressive they are. Do not hesitate. John and his team will NOT let you down. LOVE YOU GUYS!! <3 Matt & Kaity

nmatched. John LaPalomento is the epitome of professionalism, and I can say with certainty that he extends far beyond his title of MC - acting as a wedding planner and friend throughout the entire process. We love you, John, and we thank you! And let me tell you about Marissa. Whether you are religious or not, her rendition of the Ave Maria with bring you to your knees. She is a true shining star, and will change the tone of your ceremony with her vocal abilities. I could seriously go on forever, but all in all, choosing GBS as our wedding band was the best decision I have ever made... and I would choose them over and over again. Cannot wait for the vow renewal lol - let's get planning! xx, Emily and Ryan (08.10.2019)

really set the pace for the evening. The band - the most talented and enthusiastic musicians I have seen at a wedding. They took time to interact with the crowd and completely nailed songs from all the genres we asked for. Our guests had a blast and are still raving about how good the band was. Our wedding day would not have been the same without them and we are so very thankful for John!

band at any of the weddings they hosted. The band had every single person at our wedding on the dance floor the entire night, including the guests that do not typically dance. John went out of his way to pump up the crowd and make sure our wedding party understood their role in setting the party tone of the night - this was something John did on his own and shows his experience in creating the most fun wedding night. Almost every single one of our guests has reached out to us commenting on how exceptional the band was and how it was the best/most fun wedding they had ever been to. John worked extensively with us prior to the wedding to ensure we created the perfect environment and had all our wants/needs met on the big day. The planning process with John was exceptionally easy. He took the responsibility off of us to make sure everything was in order because he was so proactive in setting up calls/meetings with us starting a couple months before the wedding. Each meeting he set a different agenda, letting us know in advance the topics to be covered so we were prepared to discuss each (genres of music to be played, song selections, day of timeline, introductions, etc). Throughout this process John became more of a friend than just the face of our band. We really got to know each other so on the wedding day it was like hanging out with an old friend. The band really cares about their couples and takes the time to get know them. We are so lucky to have had Goody Blue Shoes at our wedding and are looking for any excuse to throw another party to have them play at. THANK YOU!

er great song! I couldn't stop dancing all night!" "You're wedding was so much fun!" and this is exactly what we told John we wanted to achieve. John is literally the coolest guy, he's so down to earth and chill he makes wedding planning so easy. The rest of the band is just as awesome, you can tell they love what they do which radiates to the crowd. Thank you Goody Blue Shoes for going above and beyond for our wedding day! We are already trying to find an excuse to party again with you all!!! Love, Maria & Fernando

at our wedding... and they did! Even now, 6 months after the big day, we are still being told by friends and family how amazing our band was. We couldn't have asked for a better day and lucky for us, they will be playing at some of our friends/family weddings. Can't wait to see them all again!

ow us and helped us plan the most amazing party. People were dancing the entire night. They really kept the party going until the lights came on. Everyone at the wedding was begging for more, screaming, “one more song.” We had people text/write letters saying how good they were and how they had the best time at our wedding. We cannot thank Goody Blue Shoes enough for really helping us celebrate and have the best dance party ever! They are hands down the best in the business and we will recommend them to everyone!!

Cake?? Dinner?? Buy flowers?? Pictures??Listen/dance to music?? DING DING DING!!! My daughters wedding was in early October and at Thanksgiving people were still talking about the wedding especially the band. At Christmas again still talking about the band. New Year’s Eve I went out with some friends that attended the wedding and they had said the band that Samantha and James had at their wedding was “GREAT” was one “AWESOME” was said and “Where did they find that band they blow the place away.” I know it is now February 1, 5 months after her wedding and we can not wait to go out and dance the night away like we did back in October. I am so glad that they still perform at restaurants/bars and are not just weddings only. If you need a band I, We highly recommend GBS!! They performed for the cocktail hour which was beautiful! They played non stop. They were going to perform at the church but we had already book musicians before we hired GBS. They were dressed for the occasion. They came out onto the dance floor and had guest sing with them, it was phenomenal! I’m not just saying this because it was my daughters wedding, but the music can break or make any event and GBS went above and behind! I don’t want to leave out the MC John who did an outstanding job. Guest were saying how nice and friendly he was. If I’m not mistaken I think the venue were the wedding was held now has them on their list of bands! I could go on and on about my daughters wedding but this BAND GOODY BLUE SHOES IS THE WAY TO GO!!! Thank you again so much John and members of the band and I can’t wait to come out and see you in a couple weeks. I’d like to bring everyone back from the wedding so we can have another great night! See you all soon!

try Club. I kid you not - they played 2 chords of a song I don't happen to like (sorry John, but it goes with the story!) and I was FLOORED. I said to my MIL "I need to get their card" and they heard me whisper from the back of the room. I called John and INSTANTLY felt comfortable with him. He answered all of my probing questions, wanted to lean more about what I was looking for in my Jewish wedding and joked with me about the crazy spelling of my last name. We talked for a while! I told my husband (then fiancé!) that we HAD to go listen to GBS play a set so we could see them live. Two notes into "You Are The Best Thing" and he was hooked. We spent the next year and a half working out all of the details with John and it wasn't just business, we became friends. We talked constantly to iron everything out and make sure we'd have the perfect day. John made SURE of that. The wedding was incredible and a HUGE part of that was because of John and the entire GBS crew. Our family and friends still (two months later) can't stop talking about how great they were. Our one friend remarked - "we went to another wedding the night before yours and it was fun, but your wedding was F-U-N, FUN!!! because of the band. He even got John's card! I am now a self-proclaimed GBS groupie and am currently trying to convince engaged friends to hire them - fingers crossed. I'd also be remiss to mention that GBS traveled from South Jersey all the way to my suburban wedding which isn't around the corner. AND they are EXTREMELY reasonably-priced for a band of their size and talent. I also should mention that John helped me iron out details that weren't even related to the band and offered sound advice and reminders that at the end of the day, we'd be married no matter what! He reassured me that everything would work out. Thanks, GBS and John for making our wedding the best day EVER! Rachel & Brad

was very accommodating and made everything easy. My husband originally didn't want to spend the extra money on a band, but after our wedding he said how happy he was that I talked him into it! Hire GBS for your wedding!

He wasn't pushy, gave us advice on what would make the evening flow and really helped us envision our day. It's been just over a year and we still keep in touch! My aunt and uncle were celebrating their wedding anniversary that evening and Goody Blue Shoes played their wedding song for them - such a perfect moment. My father is a bass player and my brother is a singer. Goody Blue Shoes allowed them to play Tower of Power's, What is Hip. It was such a special memory of the day for me and I will never forget it. Goody Blue Shoes was the hit of the evening. John was the perfect MC as well. He got the crowd going and transitioned through the evening perfectly. We didn't have to worry about a thing. We just partied and enjoyed the evening with family and friends! They kept everybody dancing and had music for everyone's taste. My husband loves Latin music and Goody Blues Shoes made sure to include some salsa and my husband's favorite - Marc Anthony. They played funk to disco, Bruno Mars to Lady Gaga, Frank Sinatra to Norah Jones. They played old school hip hop and rock and even gave us some country. Goody Blue Shoes went above and beyond for our wedding and we couldn't have been happier. Everybody was raving about the band for at least 2 weeks after the wedding! Friendly, professional and so much fun, Goody Blue Shoes through the best party ever!

d friends would be at the wedding. He made us feel very comfortable that he and the band would be MC’ing and responsible for moving the wedding along our timeline. Every song that they played was a huge hit – from oldies, to ‘90’s throwback, to country, to must-have wedding songs! My husband and I looked around at different points of the night and almost EVERYONE was up on the dancefloor! Many of our friends and family reached out after the wedding to emphasize how great the band was. The Goody Blue Shoes helped to make our wedding the memorable party that we wanted! We cannot recommend this band enough, they were thoughtful, accommodating and overall so much fun!

the most talented bunch of musicians- they can play pretty much any song and make you think "wow, this is my new favorite song to hear a band play live!!" or bring tears to your eyes (which was the case during our ceremony for which they provided music for). From the sax to their vocals, everything is on point. But what makes them really amazing is how they can really pump up the crowd- band members often venture out on the dance floor and jam out with guests. Their music selection was in my opinion the perfect selection for our wedding- a mix of motown, oldies, rock, and some contemporary favorites and was truly something everyone can enjoy. They also (which is a testament to their musical talent) learned some songs in Bulgarian so that our family could dance to Bulgarian Horo, and were complimented by some of our visitors from Bulgaria that their style and pronunciation was impeccable-the entire wedding, Bulgarian or not, was up dancing to the songs! But what I didn't realize until after booking them and what was perhaps my favorite part about GBS is that Johnny, the band director, is truly a caring and experienced wedding professional and he absolutely was the reason our wedding was a success- and not just when it came to the music and emcee duties. He acted as our own wedding "concierge" and guided us through all of our planning questions. He had many suggestions for us when we asked for guidance but always kept it aligned with our vision, and even helped us make some day- of decisions that made our wedding go even more smoothly when we had some hiccups (like when my mother in law wanted to sneak in a last minute Bulgarian tradition or two of my bridesmaids went missing- he just handled it and I didn't even know about it until it was over!). Our guests were raving about the band and the venue bartenders were all asking for their information to play at their own weddings (now how is THAT for a compliment!!). A huge thanks to Goody Blue Shoes for making our day the "reception of the century" according to all our guests and of course, to me and my husband. You guys ROCK! Nazdrave!