Goody Blue Shoes Party Band

We could not say more about GBS, John and the band. Our wedding would not have been "the best wedding ever" (per many guests) without them. During and after, we had many engaged friends tell us how they needed to book them for their own wedding. We had the best night of our life- there is not better band ever! Getting to the greatest night of our lives, John makes preparation extremely fun. He is so accessible, responsive, dedicated and fun. The ultimate MC and a kick a$$ band. we love them and you need to get this band!!

I first experienced the party and excitement of Goody Blue Shoes at a local restaurant in 2014, from that moment I wanted them to preform at my wedding. Fast forward 9 years, my then boyfriend, Daniel and I got engaged and knew exactly who we wanted to call. As we reminisce on our wedding day, Daniel and I cannot express how blessed and grateful we were to have the opportunity to work with John. From the moment we called him to ask questions, each and every meeting, until the end of our fairy tale wedding, John and his team were amazing- words cannot describe. John was so patient, caring and willing to do whatever it took to turn our dream wedding into a reality! We had a few songs played during the night for special reasons for loved ones and GBS were absolutely top notch. I cannot imagine our wedding without Goody Blue Shoes preforming our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Booking GBS, you and your guests are guaranteed to have the night of your lives! -Daniel and Gina Crawford

If you are looking for an amazing wedding band that guests will not stop talking about The Goody Blue Shoes are that band! We got married in Cape May 5 hours from where we live. An amazing live band was the most important thing we wanted at our wedding. We are fortunate to live in an area that in the summer has endless bars with live music. It is our favorite thing to do but we are also very picky. We had full intentions of hiring one of the local bands we love and having them make the trip. After one meeting with John of The Goody Blue Shoes that all changed. His energy, expertise, and good vibes are infectious. You can tell that this is more than just a job to him and he goes above and beyond to build a relationship with his clients. Even though he had other events going on we always felt like we were his only couple and he always made time for us. John goes over every detail and was almost like having a second wedding planner. His main goal is to make your wedding day perfect in any way that he can. No is not in John's vocabulary if you want something he will make it happen. We could not have been happier with the whole planning process and John made it as stress-free as possible. The band is incredible, our guests cannot stop talking about the band and how amazing they sounded. We had one guest tell us they wished they had heard them before booking their band. They said they are 300 times better than the band they hired and would have flown The Goody Blue Shoes to Maryland! Another guest told us it took him a minute to realize that it was the female vocalist who was singing during our ceremony not a recording. These are just a few of the many amazing things our guests had to say about The Goody Blue Shoes. They will learn all your first dance songs and even learned a few of our favorite songs that we love to see live. They will not just learn the songs you request but crush them and make them as special as the original versions! John is also an amazing MC, all night he keeps the party rolling and makes sure everything happens as intended. Hiring the Goody Blue Shoes was the best decision we made and we can say confidently that our wedding would not have been the same without them. Their pricing is extremely reasonable and we felt they went above and beyond what we paid them for. John, I cannot thank you and the Band enough for making our wedding night perfect. Right from the beginning we told you we wanted our wedding to be a huge party where everyone was dancing, and you exceeded all expectations. We will miss our planning calls, texts, and Zoom calls but we will definitely be partying with you guys again soon!

If you want a wedding band, look no further. Goody Blue Shoes Party Band was incredible. I interviewed over 10 bands and John, the band leader and GBS was the most versatile, kind and accommodating. We had a 10-piece band at an extremely affordable price compared to their competitors. John is so attentive and thoughtful. We had dinner with him for our first meeting and had multiple calls and zoom meetings to follow - nailing down timelines, music and special requests. John arranged for a flautist and pianist to play our custom music for the ceremony, had an amazing jazz trio for our cocktail hour, and the full 10-piece band for our reception. They learned multiple songs for us to make our wedding feel personalized and custom and even let my dad who is a musician play with them on some sets. Not to mention- every member of the band is extremely talented. We highly recommend GBS Party Band!

I don't know where to begin telling you about the PERFECT wedding day we had thanks to Goody Blue Shoes! First, John was so kind and responsive to every question that we had. We met with him 3 times prior to the wedding to go over every single detail. He listened to every idea and helped us craft the perfect day. Their pianist is excellent! He accompanied every part of our ceremony and cocktail hour gorgeously. At the end of our ceremony, a few of the horns from the group popped in the back and played us out to "This Will Be", which was just over the top perfection! Everyone was surprised! My favorite part was that my husband and his mother wanted to make a drink together instead of do a first dance. But, they chose "Step In Time" from Mary Poppins (it has a lot of significance for them), and John and the team embraced the idea wholeheartedly and created a beautiful and fun rendition of the song! We are still getting compliments months later from our guests. We all had a fantastic time, and I cannot recommend the Goody Blue Shoes team enough!

Goody Blue Shoes Party Band ("GBSPB") is the gold standard for live musical performers in the wedding and private events space. From our first meeting with the band's leader, John, at a sound check in Ocean City, New Jersey through the last song at our wedding -- the best cover of Mr. Brightside that we've ever heard -- GBSPB provided us with a genuine and custom wedding experience. John and his team worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail of our wedding was thought-out and executed to perfection. At the reception, GBSPB delivered a lively performance that energized every guest at our wedding and kept them on the dance floor throughout the night. Our wedding playlist ranged from 1960s classics, Motown, a 1990s pop mega mashup, and today's hits. GBSPB demonstrated impressive musical range and knocked each genre out of the park. We're proud to be GBSPB wedding alumni and we can't wait to see them perform again. If you are planning a wedding in the Philadelphia region, GBSPB should be your wedding band! Cheers, Nicole & Mark

I recently had the absolute pleasure of having Goody Blue Shoes as our wedding band, and I cannot express how incredibly thrilled we were with their performance and presence. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of amazing, and a significant part of that credit goes to the exceptional service provided by John, the band's point person. John went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding music was not just a playlist, but a personalized and unforgettable experience. His dedication was evident from the multiple meetings we had to discuss our preferences and to customize every detail to match our vision. What truly set John and Goody Blue Shoes apart was his genuine interest in making our wedding unique. One of the standout qualities was John's incredible memory and attention to detail. He took the time to remember not only our names but even our grandparents' names. He even gifted us with our favorite drink at the reception. This personal touch added a level of warmth and familiarity that made the entire celebration feel even more special. It's these small, thoughtful gestures that truly set Goody Blue Shoes apart from the rest. When it came to the music, Goody Blue Shoes exceeded all expectations. The band played a curated selection of songs that resonated with our tastes, creating an atmosphere that perfectly reflected the essence of our relationship. Their ability to read the crowd and keep everyone on the dance floor throughout the night was something that dozens of guests continue to rave about well after the wedding was over. If you're in the process of considering a wedding band, look no further than Goody Blue Shoes. The level of professionalism, dedication, and talent they bring to the table is unparalleled. Trust me when I say that having Goody Blue Shoes play at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made during the entire planning process. They not only met our expectations but far exceeded them, making our day truly unforgettable. Thank you, John, and the entire Goody Blue Shoes band, for making our wedding celebration absolutely magical!

Goody Blue Shoes was a HUGE part of making the our wedding day the amazing day it was. John and his team worked so hard to execute our perfect day from the initial call set up to the planning meetings up until our wedding. They made sure every detail and aspect was planned for. When planning your wedding, the reception is a HUGE portion of the day--- having the right band/music sets the ENTIRE reception. I learned through our meetings that John was going to make sure the reception went EXACTLY as we had hoped for. To show the level of detail he goes to - he even talked with the event caterer to know when food would approximately come out to know how many songs we could and in what order the events (such as the cake cutting, first dance, father dance, etc) went! We were so thrilled with how our entire night went and John and his team made sure everything we wanted to happen happened. You will have meetings (more than 1!) that go above and beyond to nail down every detail that is important to you. Another example - he thoroughly goes over pronunciations of each member of the bridal party so every person is announced correctly. Him and his team are so personable. On top of this they are BEYOND talented!!!! Having a band was so important to us to set the tone for an amazing event. If having a band is top of your list (and you want your wedding/event to be unique and top class) then going with GOODY BLUE SHOES is the way to go!!!! Although weddings costs A LOT and bands are more than DJS - having them as a BAND was worth every $ we spent! Thank you John and your the amazing team for helping to give us the wedding of our dreams!!! XOXO Greg and Val

GBS blew away all expectations for our wedding day! John and the team could not have been more prepared for our big night. John was thorough and met with us multiple times to make sure our day was perfect. Whether it was getting the ceremony audio set up, cocktail hour or the reception itself, GBS had us covered. Our wedding was a few months ago and we still have our guests bringing up how great the band was. You will not find a better band at a more affordable price guaranteed! I cannot say enough nice things about this group of people! Highly highly recommend!

My husband and I just celebrated our second wedding anniversary and when we think back to how fun our wedding was, we give full credit to the Goody Blue Shoes Band. The dance floor was full all night long and when we see guests from our wedding, they STILL comment on how amazing our wedding band was. Their versatility, stellar vocals, and energy were all out of this world. John was an amazing MC and kept the events of the night moving swimmingly, working closely with the venue coordinator not only the night of but also making several phone calls leading up to the wedding to coordinate things so I didn’t have to worry about it. John made us feel like his only clients throughout the entire process and was super accommodating and flexible when we inevitably needed to a reschedule our wedding due to COVID restrictions. We truly received white glove service from the time we started communicating all the way through to our wedding day. We are so glad we went with the the Goody Blue Shoes Band and wouldn’t have changed a thing!

If you are looking for a wedding band, please stop your search and hire the goody blue shoes IMMEDIATELY! We knew hiring a band would be our splurge wedding item, and cut back on florals / decor to find the band of our dreams. Having a packed dance floor and the party of a lifetime was our goal, and GBS exceeded all expectations. From the moment we spoke with John, we were sold by his charisma and positive demeanor. We were a bit nervous as we didn't have the chance to see GBS in person prior to booking, but we loved their videos so much we knew that they would be great. Well... 1 year later and great doesn't cover it. The goody blue shoes were the absolute highlight of our wedding and kept the party going all night long. They were able to learn all the songs we wanted for those special moments, and curated a set list that matched the exact vibe we were going for. They were even able to keep my 90 year old nana dancing all night which is a feat in itself. Our wedding reception would not have been the same without GBS - from our grand entrance, to our first dance (slow version of brown eyed girl that they learned for us and absolutely crushed), and the hora, they truly went above and beyond. Our guests cannot stop raving about GBS and said it was the best wedding band they had ever heard. To top everything off, GBS surprised us with a last song... "Dancing on My Own" knowing that we were huge Phillies fans and the Phil's won their playoff game during our wedding. GBS also wasn't just spectacular the night of, they were incredible throughout the entire planning process. We met with John multiple times to make sure he had everything covered to create our perfect day. I've already recommended GBS to all of my friends who are planning weddings, and can't wait to see them perform again. They are the best of the best!

We had already hired (and paid for) a DJ, and then we saw a band at a wedding and realized...we needed a band. But not any band. We were extremely picky. We wanted strong vocals, a horn section, and lots of versatility. You. will. not. find. better. than. Goody. Blue. Shoes. I guarantee it. They were THE reason our wedding was awesome. The professionalism from the moment we hired them to the talent the day of, there are truly not enough words. From the pie in the sky wedding processional idea, I had to welcoming my father-in-law, a musician, to sing with them for our first dance. Truly incredible.

HIRE THIS BAND! GBS was one of the first vendors we nailed down when planning our big day. We struck out with the big management folks (1/2 of them flaked), but TEAM GBS was excellent from the first call to the last note. The whole process was fun, and we felt like they really got to know us. The final picture from our wedding was taken from the stage, and the dance floor was completely packed. We can't say enough good things about GBS!!! SERIOUSLY - BOOK THEM - YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.

If I could give this band a 100000/10, I would. There is literally no match to the GBS Band. John is the absolute best. He is an amazing guy and genuinely enjoys getting to know new couple that become new friends. When we first met with John, we spent a little over 3 hours talking about life, marriage and what our wedding means to us. When we pictured our ideal wedding, it included minimal sitting and small talk, and the GBS band delivered just that!!! Our guests were RAVING (and still are!) about the GBS Band. They play an amazing wide range of music that keeps every guest of every age up on the dance floor. We actually had a guest tell us that they felt like the dance floor was too small because it was so crowded all night long. Jared and Marissa are flawless on vocals and the whole band is there to support them. My husband and I are thinking of events we can host so that we can hire the GBS band again. We will definitely be looking into their events at locals bars just so we can see them again. GBS Band made our wedding the most fun night of our lives and we owe it all to them!!! <3

I cannot even put into words how amazing Goody Blue Shoes is!!!! I wish there were more than five stars to review!!! "That band was unreal!!" is all we heard the week after our wedding. They made our entire wedding night and had our guests dancing 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!!!!

100% recommend this absolutely incredible band!! John treated us like family and really got to know us and what kind of music we were into. A month later and I’m still getting feedback about how freaking incredible they were, not a minute went 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!!

There aren't enough words to express how absolutely outstanding this band is. While planning for our wedding, our one non-negotiable was to have GBS and it was so worth it. Our day was perfect from start to finish. Chris, the piano player, played 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!

GBS is a once in a lifetime wedding band. It is not possible to accurately describe how this band MADE our wedding... You will really just have to trust and see for yourself when you book them. When searching for a band, I had listened to countless 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.

GBS made our entire wedding what it was. Our wedding must-haves were good food and good music - GBS exceeded every sing expectation we have and were so easy to work with. I did SO much research on wedding bands and I would say the one big thing 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.

If I could only recommend one vendor from my entire wedding.....GBS would be it. There aren't enough words to describe how great they were. I originally reached out to them based on a recommendation from a friend and the minute I got on the phone 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!!

BOOK. THIS. BAND. I can’t begin to say how much John and the rest of Goody Blue Shoes made our wedding the most amazing night ever! We are 4 months into our marriage and still CONTINUOUSLY getting compliments on the band! My absolute favorite 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.

100% YES! Book this group! From first email to end of our wedding, we were in good hands with John and Goody Blues Shoes! So much dancing, so much laughing, so many memories! Truly made our wedding day a blast! Thank you so much !! Best day ever!!

If you want a wedding where every single person is on the dance floor all night long this is the band for you!! John was amazing to work with from from start to finish!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? We cannot thank John and Goody Blue Shoes enough for what an amazing job they did on our big day! All through the pandemic John worked with us to make sure our wedding day was every bit as special as we wanted it to 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!

Goody Blue Shoes is absolutely top notch, the reviews don't lie! John is the nicest, most fun, and most valuable vendor we worked with during our entire wedding. Every time we spoke, we came away excited and with a sense of confidence that everything 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!

We booked GBS for our wedding and it was the best decision we made!!! John made the planning process so easy and fun and they truly made the night spectacular!!! People haven’t stopped raving about how incredible the music was. They know how to 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!!

STOP SEARCHING AND HIRE GOODY BLUE SHOES!! JOHN SAVED OUR WEDDING AND WE LEGITIMATELY WOULD NOT BE MARRIED WITHOUT HIM. My fiancé and I knew we wanted to hire a band for our wedding so we started looking right away. After doing our fair share 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!

One of the best bands I've ever seen at a wedding. My daughter and son-in-law picked different genres they wanted to hear and Goody Blue Shoes did them all very, very well - Beatles, Pitbull, Beach Boys, The Killer and more. I'm not sure you can find a band with a horn section that's this good for the price. Thanks for a GREAT time!!!

Hi John and the Goody Blue Shoes gang! We wanted to send you all a belated THANK YOU for being such a critical part of our New Year's Eve wedding. We have been mulling over how we can possibly express in words our gratitude for your band's unbelievable 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.

Where do we even begin? This is the best wedding band you can possibly book so if you're reading this now- look no further!! John answered our inquiry ASAP and helped us make our COVID wedding the most fun wedding we could possibly imagine. ALL 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

I wish I could do it all over again with Goody Blue Shoes. From start to finish John walks you through every step of the way and you just know you’re in great hands. My husband and I had the best experience working with him, and he accommodated 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.

Hire this band! When planning our wedding, I looked to The Knot and Wedding Wire to help find a band that would help make our wedding not only a special day, but a great party! Well, Goody Blue Shoes exceeded our expectations. John and all of the 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!

We knew the Goody Blue Shoes band was good but we didn’t know they would be THAT good. Their website says they will deliver the “Best.Party.Ever” and they ain’t lying! From helping us find a string quartet and providing perfect sound for our outdoor 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!

I honestly thought all the outstanding reviews for John and Goody Blue Shoes might be too good to be true, but I'm happy to report, that they are 100% genuine. John is a joy to work with and the band is outstanding. John and the band incorporated 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.

"Did I just go to a concert?" "That band was 'lit'!" "Best Wedding band I've ever seen." "My feet hurt for a week from dancing so much!" - These are just SOME of the things people have been saying to Jim and I after we had GBS play at our Wedding. 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 😊

I don't even know where to start about how amazing Goody Blue Shoes and John are. My husband and I actually drove to see them perform in Atlantic City at a bridals how. I remember leaving the show to meet with John and thinking we have to have 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!

After attending a cousin’s wedding in New York and seeing how fantastic the band they used was, we knew we wanted a band over a DJ — now the tough part was finding the perfect band. We scoured reviews for the best bands and came across Goody Blue 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! :)

I cannot express enough how happy we were with Good Blues Shoes. Extremely professional and organized. They take the time to walk through the entire event with you to make sure it is exactly what you wanted and then they execute that plan beautifully. 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!

From the moment we became engaged and began planning our wedding, the one certainty was that we were going to have a band perform on our wedding day. Goody Blue Shoes was one of the first bands we contacted, and my wife and I instantly fell in 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.

I cannot express how incredible John and GBS are. Unfortunately because of COVID we did not get to see them live before the wedding. Despite this, John made my husband and I feel so comfortable throughout the process and assured us we were in good hands. Boy did they deliver. He accommodated all of our needs and took amazing care of us. The band itself is unmatched. Each member brought an immense amount of energy and passion. We had so many people compliment us on the band and one person who said they normally don’t dance at weddings but it was impossible not to with GBS. I would recommend them 10 times over. Just genuinely nice and sweet people with an amazing sound. Thank you again John and GBS!

To be honest, when planning our wedding we were set on having a DJ. However, my parents insisted on booking GBS because they had seen them perform and knew they were amazing. After our first meeting with John we knew that we had to have GBS at our wedding. The idea of having a DJ was instantly thrown out the window! John is truly an amazing individual. Planning a wedding in the midst of a pandemic was super stressful, and John went out of his way to support us every step of the way. Every conversation started off with him asking how we were doing. John truly cares about the couples he works with and will do whatever he can to make sure that your wedding day is exactly what you want. Due to COVID-19 restrictions we weren’t able to have our ceremony inside the church like we had planned. As soon as we found this out my husband and I knew that we wanted John to be our officiant. We reached out to John and he instantly agreed to be our officiant! John was available to talk whenever we needed to and even helped me to incorporate several surprises for my husband within our ceremony. John and his band even went out of their way to record a demo of our first dance song so we could practice it at our dance lessons. GBS had everyone dancing throughout the entire evening. We promise you will not regret having GBS at your event!

John and Goody Blue Shoes was OUTSTANDING! From the beginning of the planning our wedding to leading up to the big day, the band took the time to get to know my husband and I and make our wedding experience amazing. Our wedding night was a blast and they kept the energy going throughout the entire evening. We have so many family members and friends message us saying they LOVED our band!! I would HIGHLY recommend this band for your big day.

My wedding was now a month ago and people are still telling me how good the band was! GBS was flawless, they made our special day perfect! John really cares about his couples and takes the time to understand what you really want. Even the songs they learned for us sounded like they play them all the time! I would recommend them over and over again!!! You don't get better than the Good Blue Shoes Party Band!!

We are so lucky to have found GBS! If your date is available you should immediately book GBS. From our fist conversation John made us feel like family. He went above and beyond to help make our day special. We recently had a intimate wedding and GBS recorded our first dance song for us so we could have a special moment. (and John went above and beyond to help with the logistics of us getting to have that moment.) We have had to postpone our reception 3 times because of COVID but every time we talk to John he makes us feel at ease and reminds us that GBS is here for us. We can't wait to have our reception; I know all our friends and family will GBS as much as we do!

Prior to ever being engaged, we saw Goody Blue Shoes while we were out to dinner at PJ Whelihan’s. We immediately fell in love and I personally said, “this WILL be the band at our wedding if it ever happens”. 6 months later we were engaged and 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!

My wife and I decided on hiring a band for our wedding as opposed to having a DJ. We thought live music would be a great addition to really get our guests involved and get the party moving. We decided to go with Goody Blue Shoes, because the 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!

Wow. Wow is all I can really say John and the entire GBS band goes ABOVE and beyond for every single couple. Unfortunately, I have not been able to be BLOWN away by GBS work for my own wedding (yet) due to postponing to next summer for COVID, but 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!!!

John and GBS are AMAZING! We had to postpone our wedding one time then move the venue a month prior and John was amazing to work with! We had the best night and the guests our still talking about how great GBS was. We had multiple meetings prior 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!!

We haven't even had our wedding yet and I can't even begin to describe how incredible John and the GBS team has been to us! We've now postponed twice and John has been the first (and only) vendor to immediately pick up the phone and call us to 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!