Great Family Artists

ire process stress free and fun! They helped with music selections, wedding day vibes, timeline, etc. The band even learned a multiple new songs that brought the entire evening to life. GFA is so incredible, our family and friends are still talking about how amazing they were to this day!! We are so grateful for these artists and can not wait to see them perform again.

olute ball and we did not want the dancing and music to end. They are beyond talented and we are so happy with the decision to have them play at our wedding.

d all expectations. Our dance floor was packed all night, and we still have guests mentioning how great our brand was. They made it so fun with the perfect mix of songs and interacting with the dance floor. They were also so professional leading up to the wedding and so easy to work with. By far the best vendor we booked!

the songs that we said we loved the most and they played them so well. Made really special moments around them! I thought choosing the band was one of the riskiest / most intimidating decisions of wedding planning and thank God we booked The Borroughs. Wish we could do it again!!!

s.” We were generally a little anxious because our venue was not a typical wedding venue (restaurant in Greenpoint, Nura), and we were unsure whether an 8-9 piece band could fit comfortably. Their bandleader Jonathan Huvard fully sealed the deal by offering to trek over to Greenpoint, hang out for a couple hours, and generally assuage all concerns in person. That was the level of care and professionalism we got from GFA throughout. From a logistics perspective, they were willing to cut their setup time in HALF to account for the time constraints of the restaurant. Everything leading up was catered to us specifically—every call was about our musical preferences and tastes, but also about who we were, how we met, our general vibe, etc—in order to curate the perfect wedding experience for us. And that’s honestly what it was. My wife and I both walked down the aisle to relatively obscure songs (she, “I Wish I Was,” by the Avett Brothers, me, “Concerning Hobbits” from LOTR lol), both of which they played acoustically and beautifully on guitar/piano. The actual performance was insane. Escalated perfectly from our entrance song (Shakedown Street) to the very end. Not to mention, we’ve been to one billion weddings, but I’m telling you that was the best hora we’ve ever experienced. All of our married friends were blown away by the performance and the unmarried ones asked about their contact. We’re so lucky to have found them and would be happy to speak on their behalf to anyone!

ofessionalism they brought to the evening were unmatched. Not only were they phenomenal musicians, but they also knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep the momentum going all night. Every transition was seamless, and they created such an unforgettable atmosphere—our guests are still raving about how amazing the music was! If you’re looking for a wedding band that will absolutely wow your guests and make your night unforgettable, look no further. Truly the best decision we made!

eremony and happy hour, and MC for our dinner. WOW! -  Our dance floor was on fire all night long. From classic rock, oldies, country...this band is so talented and has every genre of music mastered. Not only are they very talented, but also very professional and easy to work with. GFA is very diligent in working hard to create your vision for your special day. As the bride and groom, we felt very comfortable leaving our entertainment for the night in their hands. I appreciate their hard work in learning new songs for us, professional MC work during dinner, and the classical and timeless instrumental talent on the strings for our ceremony. This band is the full package, you won't be disappointed !! 10/10 recommend for your special day. 

ting our venue ahead of time, getting to know us personally, and always being available whenever we had questions. Our planner even said she’s never worked with a band as professional and dedicated as their team. On the wedding day, the band crushed it- the dance floor was packed all night, and we didn’t hear a single bad song. Guests are still talking about how amazing the music was. Jonathan and his team truly made our night unforgettable.  We wholeheartedly recommend Jonathan and his band to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and fun group to make their day perfect!!! DO IT!!

ocess really easy and stress free by engaging with us early on in the planning process and steering us in the right direction with all of the music decisions. They did a mix of live music and tracked music seamlessly for our ceremony, a second line march with horns for our grand entrance (which everyone loved so much) and played an amazing and fun set on the dance floor. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a really fun wedding band that handles everything for you so you don't have to worry about a thing on the day of your wedding. Thank you Great Family Artists!

loor. Throughout the night guests kept complementing us on how fantastic our band was!

really took the time to understand us and our music style. It was a homerun with people dancing from the first song to the last song. Absolutely epic! Could not recommend enough :)

packed all night, and our guests still can’t stop talking about how fantastic the band was. From the beginning, the team was so communicative and easy to work with- we loved the way they built our set list using our taste of music, while still allowing us to be surprised on the day. The musicians are each amazing and so versatile, and they did such a great job keeping the party going and the crowd engaged! My husband is a musician and surprised me by playing two songs at the reception- the GFA team was so helpful in coordinating this surprise and bringing his vision to life. We truly couldn’t imagine our day without GFA. They are an absolute must book!!!

ving about how it was the best wedding band they'd seen. We took a long time researching and looking at different bands because its a big wedding expense and we wanted them to be awesome. Ultimately the reason we went with GFA is because we had high confidence that they would be great - we'd seen them at another wedding, and their communication is extremely professional and prompt. They made the entire process SO easy, set up several calls with us and kept us on track with sending them our elected songs when we procrastinated it lol. They were very flexible when I changed my mind way too many times on first dance songs and sent the cuts for each song to practice with within 24 hours of asking for them. We had them for both the ceremony, cocktail hour, and entire reception. You will not regret booking GFA. They were absolutely the best part of our wedding, and I'm seriously considering trying to fly them out for my sister's wedding next summer. They not only had the most angelic and talented voices, all of the instruments were excellent (we LOVED the saxophone too!!!) but they also brought the energy and fun and kept the crowd laughing and entertained the full night. I can't also understate how valuable it is to have very great communicators on your vendor team for your wedding - there's a lot going on, and having folks you can count on is worth paying for and reducing stress day of.

r the best one. So many people have made comments that they’ve never seen every single guest (and we had 161) on the dance floor and having so much fun. So many conversations after the wedding consisted of sharing what everyone’s favorite song the band played and we all decided it was too hard to choose because they were all bangers. Working with GFA leading up to the wedding was a complete breeze. They were prompt with email responses and incredibly professional. This band was worth every penny and we highly recommend booking them for your special day.

ms. It has been over a month since our wedding and our guests are still talking about the band and the insane vocalists. Cannot recommend enough!

d. Every single person we spoke to RAVED! I'm not exaggerating when I say they made our wedding, keeping the fun, energy and funk going all night long. Beyond the night itself, planning with the team was seamless and we felt so heard and taken care of. They are meticulously organized and thoughtful. We can't recommend the GFA team enough - thank you!!!

hts from our wedding and I think just about every guest went out of their way to tell us how much they loved the band. They played all of our favorite hits, the first dance songs were perfect, and they kept the dance floor full all night. I truly could not speak more highly of GFA and would highly, highly recommend you book them for your special occasion!

ll even prior to the actual big day! They learned our special songs we wanted to hear, the vocals *chefs kiss,* the entire band was absolutely incredible!! Us and our wedding guests were so impressed and had the most fun because of their energy, skill, and enthusiasm. I can't say enough great things, and I need more than 5 stars to rate how insanely awesome they were!! Thank you thank you thank you!!

ofessional from start to finish. As the mother of the groom who is also in the wedding business, I have never witnessed a better wedding band. Guests told me they felt like they were at a music concert. The energy and music from the band had everyone on the dance floor all night. Made for memories of a lifetime.

rt to finish. My wife and I were super happy after our initial “music taste/preference” call, knowing that the Music Coordinator, Taylor, had a great read on what we wanted, didn’t want, and the general vibe we were looking for. From there, Brian, along with the GFA team, worked seamlessly on scheduling, band selection, and administrative items to keep everything perfectly on track. Everything from the Friday welcome party to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and certainly the reception were all perfect! The Reception!!!! We had the GFA 10 piece, with horn section, and they absolutely killed it. The dance floor was packed from start to finish, and the band really played on and hyped the crowds energy. They were also stunningly good musicians. Everyone from the drummer to vocalists were amazing! The band was far and away the most highly talked about and complimented aspect of our wedding. The GFA team made the process easy and help us feel super comfortable throughout what was unquestionably the most stressful event of our lives to plan. But what’s really most important is that the GFA team helped to create some of the best memories of our life, and gave me, my wife, and our friends one of the most epic parties ever!

he GFR team made us feel like family from our initial consultation all the way through the big day. We met with several bands before signing with GFR, but what set them apart from the others - incredible musical talent aside - was their interest in us, our story, and curating a musical experience that was authentically us. They are the only band we met with that said they would be part of the planning process from the moment we signed until our wedding day, and this team makes you feel like you are their only client. Their responsiveness was unmatched, and when we met over the phone or via video call they were 100% present and invested in what we were working together to create. When they tell you that you are getting a customized musical performance on your wedding day, they DELIVER on what they sell. To do the team justice, we have to give credit where credit is due to everyone at GFR that helped make our wedding day the best day of our lives. With the plethora of talented wedding bands out there in the NYC metro area, GFR separated themselves from the rest. Our first impression of GFR was established through our initial consultation and follow up conversations with Jonathan, the owner and an original band member. Not only did he make himself personally available to us for questions, to bounce ideas off of, and to incorporate changes along the way, he also took time out of his day one weekday to meet my wife and I in the city for lunch. Jonathan embodies “family” in the Great Family Artists brand. It was such a wonderful surprise when we saw him behind the curtain ahead to the ceremony. He ended up being there all the way through our private last dance (which he was kind enough to capture photos and videos of and shared them with us after). Taylor is a wizard on the music curation side. Not only did he accommodate every last one of our song requests but he was meticulous with his execution, dictating specific arrangements, introductions, transitions to songs based on the way we envisioned them. Taylor arranged a night of music that felt all our own from the first strum of the guitar at the processional to the final symbol outro of our last dance. Bryan and Lily’s logistical coordination was unmatched. We worked through every minute of the day from when the band arrived on site, through the rehearsal, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They were a sounding board for ideas, and they helped build out a structure to the day. So what about the band?! These are PERFORMERS. Great Family Artists is not only sonically the most impressive band we’ve heard at a wedding (no bias), but they follow through with the same level professionalism and attention to detail we encountered with the planning team. They nailed every detail of the night. Throughout the evening, every time we took a moment to step back and appreciate their performance, they all looked like they were having an incredible time together. On vocals we had Emily, Wayne, and Seth. Each brought their own style and flare to the performance, while also engaging in gorgeous, seamlessly executed harmonies. Each and every instrument was ON POINT. The range of both the instrumentalists and vocalists was so impressive. Every age group was on that dance floor from the moment it opened until last call.

what we wanted. They ROCK and there was not a moment they were playing that the dance floor was not packed. We received countless compliments from our guests about how incredible the band was and many of them wanted to use them for their future weddings. We are so grateful for GFA making our event so special and we would 100% recommend them to anyone else.

going all night! We are so glad we chose GFA and highly recommend to anyone looking for an awesome wedding band. We got so many compliments from our guests who are still talking about them a month later. They were the highlight of our wedding!

t absolutely loved it. Prelude music was beautiful, cocktail hour was a hit, and the dancing was perfection. They are some of the most talented artists and worth EVERY PENNY. We worked with multiple folks during our planning period - all were great. They were communicative, prompt, and walked us through the entire planning process to ensure everything went off as it should. Just ensure that you talk to them before about what they need day of to ensure you have everything set up properly!

oint! Amazing company highly recommend

h Jonathan to music selections with Taylor to logistics with Bryan, they went above and beyond to make the event unforgettable. The party was a 1920s-era themed celebration with 100 guests, and not only did they coordinate their attire perfectly to match the theme, but they also curated a stunning setlist tailored to our requests. They took the time to learn older songs to appeal to the crowd and handled on-the-spot requests with ease, showcasing their incredible versatility and talent. Even though the event took place on a Sunday afternoon (2-6 PM), they brought the energy, got the crowd moving, and created an atmosphere that felt electric and true to the vibe of the era. Their sound engineer also ensured that everything was seamless, and the quality of music was truly unmatched no matter where you were in the room. As a wedding and event planner, I know firsthand that the vendors you choose make all the difference—and when vendors choose other vendors for their personal events, it’s the highest testament to their caliber and professionalism. I am so glad we chose Great Family Artists. They delivered beyond expectations, and I would highly recommend them for any event where top-tier musicianship and a flawless experience are a must!

and talent was far beyond our already very high expectations. They kept the dance floor full the entire night and everyone made a point of saying how amazing they were. If music is one of your top priorities (as it was for us), look no further. Just doesn’t get better than GFA.

eamless. Jonathan is a true gem—he truly goes above and beyond to personalize the experience and immerse their team in the overall event design. Whether it’s for our clients' weddings or our own personal events, their talent and dedication shine every time. If you're looking for entertainment that is as personalized as it is exceptional, we can’t recommend Great Family Artists enough!

exceeded our expectations in every category. Each musician/artist was exceptional and they learned a few specific songs for us and absolutely crushed it, they also play a mean Hora. Almost every guest approached us saying “That’s the best band I have ever seen at a wedding”. It honestly felt like a concert and the dance floor was flooded the entire night. The DJ hour at the end was icing on the cake. They handled everything audio wise and it was all perfect and professional. Communication was easy and they made the entire process fun and less stressful. Book this group, you will have zero regrets!

s well, and did a wonderful job helping to curate our music for our day! We couldn't recommend them enough! :)

d highly recommend!

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being in three locations for ceremony and cocktail hour and reception, and just really truly kept us sane and organized as they "MC'd" our wedding before and during the event. I'd recommend over and over, and just truly love the many people that were there the night of (I believe ten in total with the sound person?) They were brilliant.

s, texts and calls whenever we had questions or concerns. They were accommodating and allowed us to attend an event to preview the band prior to our wedding day. We were able to discuss song choices, preferences for the flow of the day, and provide a framework that they then transformed into the best day. We haven’t stopped receiving texts from our guests that our wedding was the first that they had attended where the dance floor was never empty! They provided the energy and excitement we were looking for and were impressive from start to finish. Our day was notably improved by their presence and we will never forget the gift they gave us of the memories on the dance floor all night long. Stop your search for a band for your wedding or next event and book them now! You won’t be disappointed.

exceeded all of our expectations! Every member of the band was extremely talented and the band itself shared the stage perfectly together. Our guests all told us that they were the best wedding band that they had ever heard/seen. It wouldn't have been the party that it was without GFA going above and beyond to make sure everybody had the best time. My wife and I highly recommend GFA if you want a seamless, professional and extraordinary wedding band experience.

e are still getting comments about how great the band was. Working with Taylor and Brian was some of the most positive interactions we had throughout our planning process. From our initial interview where they got a feel for who we were and what our tastes were, to the final meeting they were always coming in excited and wanting to make our night match our tastes and personalities. Early on they gave us a clear timeline which really helped push us and keep us on track with first dance/song requests/cocktail hour vibe/etc. They also always had great suggestions any time we asked for them, and they were always tailored to our musical tastes. The final product could not have been any more perfectly matched to who we are, what we like, and how much we like to dance. I had seen a few showcases of wedding bands prior to hiring GFA and none of them came close to what they came to our wedding with. From the first note they came out swinging as if they were playing to a 5,000 person crowd and didn’t stop for a second until we had to leave the venue. I could not recommend this band enough, we will truly be remembering them for making the best day of our lives that much better.