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Gunpowder Soup

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San Antonio, Austin, Dripping Springs, Texas Hill Country

About This Vendor

Premier Cover Band + Best of Weddings 2021 2022

GUN POWDER SOUP won Wedding Wire’s “Couple’s Choice Award”, and The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” Award for 2022! GUN POWDER SOUP’s quote includes the vital experience you receive when you sign a contract with us. Years of knowledge and planning our performances comes with a price because we are very qualified for the job. Watch our videos and click on the link below to take you to our GUNPOWDER SOUP Video Channel! People do not remember flowers, table swag, food, etc., but they DO remember having a great time dancing and singing with GUN POWDER SOUP! You want guests bragging about the fun they had at your reception and so do we! We love getting happy happy feedback the next morning! You have a room full of guests and of course you want them entertained! We will emcee the grand entrance, first dance + FOB + MOG dances, speeches, and customs without a hitch. Our sound, lights, business model, and talent are above other bands because we operate with higher standards. Our stage lights are professionally programmed for each song/performance and they light up or black out the stage for drama. We have been performing for weddings and corporate galas since 1999 and know the wedding business very well. The Band has 6 members on stage and our audio engineer is a GRAMMY Award winning recording engineer. GUN POWDER SOUP provides a lot of service for each show and our sound, lights, professionalism, and entertainment are above other band standards. 5 Hour Reception Cocktail hour MP3 music played from our speakers on stage + emcee grand entrance Emcee wedding customs with fun MP3 music Performance with two DJ breaks Download and emcee 1st dance, bride/father dance, groom/mother dance One Million Dollar General Liability Insurance Premium sound system > under 300 indoor guests 15-minute speaker calibration process (we perform this extra step every show because we REALLY care about our sound quality, and we have a GRAMMY Engineer mixing our sound) Front stage truss lighting > (2) 10-foot truss (10 LED lights) + (2) lasers Floor stage lighting > (2) LED lights GPS has years of experience in weddings, since 1999 GPS has a “Customize Your Song List” page GPS is not a franchise group, same band members for each show GPS owner on site for each show GPS owns and maintains premier sound equipment and lights

Details

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Instruments

Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboard, Organ, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Vocals

Music Genres

Country, Dance, Disco, Pop, R&B, Rock

Music Services

Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception

Awards and Affiliations

Gunpowder Soup Reviews

Reviewed On 5/10/2022 by Rachel N

Gunpowder Soup was such a fun and entertaining band. Kept everyone on dance for and interacted with crowd. Highly recommend for an occasion you want dancing at.

Response from the Vendor on 05/10/2022

Thank you Miss Rachel! Your family is soooo fun and Gun Powder Soup is lucky to share moments with the N. family. Laugh, love, and dance! Jeanine

Reviewed On 3/29/2022 by Karen N

We have been so lucky to have been to some other parties where Gunpowder Soup played. We had such a blast that when we started planning my daughters wedding/ party we first called to see if Gunpowder was available !!! They are awesome and made...

the celebration over the top!! Everyone was raving about how much fun they made the night ! Jeanine is great to work with on all the specifics ! Everything was on time and just how promised. And a special extra we have become great friends. Can’t wait till next party that they play at!!! Thank you for making my daughters wedding/ party magical! Karen Neff

Response from the Vendor on 03/29/2022

Gun Powder Soup was excited to perform for Rachel and the Neff Family. We always love seeing y'all at different parties and I hope our paths cross again soon!

Reviewed On 2/26/2022 by Tammy F

Gunpowder Soup exploded and blew the roof off the venue at our daughter’s wedding!! They were spectacular, entertaining, energetic while sounding amazing!!! Nobody wanted the night to end! GPS comes very highly recommended not only by me and ...

my family but by all our guests. You will find they are very professional, organized and genuinely sincere while loving what they do best. I promise, if you book GPS, you will not be disappointed!!

Response from the Vendor on 02/26/2022

I LOVE IT! ... "exploded" and blew the roof off the venue... Can I use that for marketing?! I loved meeting you finally and I am so happy Danielle had a great wedding day! That girl deserves it and much more. Gun Powder Soup will hopef...

ully see you and your family members soon on another dance floor!

Reviewed On 11/10/2021 by Dan C

We hired Gunpowder Soup to play at our wedding and they did an incredible job! Honestly, we could have used a bigger dance floor as they had the whole crowd singing and dancing throughout the night. Their selection of music is perfect and how t...

hey get everyone involved is so fun. Couldn’t ask for better entertainment for your wedding or event! Thank you Gunpowder Soup for rocking it!

Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2021

Thank you Dan for trusting Gunpowder Soup for your big day! Your family and guests made it a wonderful evening for us! We love it when y'all dance and sing with us!

Reviewed On 11/10/2021 by Claudia T

Gunpowder Soup was one of the best decisions we made about my daughters wedding. They were great at communicating and completely professional. They made the wedding reception so much fun from start to finish! Everyone was on the dance floor t...

he whole time. Their vibe kept everyone so pumped up. I felt like no one left the event early! Absolutely fantastic!

Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2021

Thank you for the kind words Miss Claudia! When Gunpowder Soup has party people on the dance floor, we bump it into over drive! Everyone was soooo fun and I thank you for trusting Gunpowder Soup for your daughter's big day! Hope to see you a...

t another wedding!!

Reviewed On 10/27/2021 by Courtney W

OMG...Gunpowder Soup absolutely NAILED my wedding dress party! Prompt, FUN, brought lots of enthusiasm and they MADE the Party, PERFECT! Thank you GS! Wanting to book you again already for our next Soiree!!! Truly made a memorable event!

Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2021

Miss Courtney! Thank you for the kind words. YOUR wedding dress party was an event to remember! I tell everyone about your event. And, we are ready to party with you again!

Reviewed On 10/12/2021 by Catherine S

WOW. We are STILL hearing compliments about GPS from our wedding. I had seen GPS at various other events and weddings in the past so hiring them was a very easy choice. However, I was absolutely blown away with their performance. We had the tim...

e of our lives the night of our wedding-and GPS was a big aspect of that. I would also like to note that when we had to move both venues and dates just 3 months prior to wedding, Jeanine was not only patient and understanding, but so helpful with the transition. GPS will be the highlight of your wedding and will absolutely bring the party-no matter your style. They are a jack of all trades AND a master of all!

Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2021

Thank you Miss Catherine for the kind words! Seeing people from other weddings, talking , and interacting with everyone makes our job sooo much fun. Y'all are definitely GPS family!

Reviewed On 5/21/2021 by Lisa R

We had so much fun with Gun Powder Soup! They are Extremely talented, fun and professional. They interacted with the crowd by playing guitar and had an extra microphone for guests to sing along...(because we all know that after a few cocktail...

s, everyone thinks they are a rockstar.) One of the things I really appreciated is that the music wasn’t so loud that you couldn’t talk. I’ve been to weddings before where, the band is way too loud and hard on the older guests attending. Thank you Jeanine for helping me navigate through the selection process. I would Highly recommend this band.

Response from the Vendor on 05/21/2021

Thank you ma'am for the kind words and your hospitality at the venue. I appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Everything turned out beautiful and your prayers worked....the rain went away! Blessings, Gunpowder Soup

Reviewed On 3/12/2021 by Erin I

Such a fun band! Everyone at our wedding had a blast!

Response from the Vendor on 03/12/2021

Thank you Miss Erin!! We were so happy everyone loved to dance and party. When everyone got on the dance floor right after the special dances were over, we knew it was gonna be a great evening! :)

Reviewed On 12/29/2020 by Oralia d

Gun Powder Soup was amazing! They had all our guests on the dance floor! Thank you GPS for being a part of my big day and making my wedding dream a reality!! 💙

Reviewed On 7/17/2020 by Hannah B

My husband and I had a blast with GPS!! They are so interactive and fun. All of our friends and family have talked nonstop about how great this band was! What I loved is that they actually listened to the requests of me and my husband. Everythi...

ng we asked on a whim during the night the band executed. Highly recommend!!!

Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2020

Thank you Miss Hannah! Whoop!....another fun Aggie wedding! And, the groom's cake was unbelievable with so much detail. Have a blessed marriage and hopefully see ya'll at another wedding in Castroville! Jeanine

Reviewed On 3/05/2020 by Doris L

If you are looking for a FANTASTIC PARTY BAND for a wedding or event, look no further -- GUNPOWDER SOUP IS IT!!! My husband and I hired GPS for our daughter's wedding in College Station, Texas on 2/22/20 and we were absolutely BLOWN AWAY! We co...

ntracted with them to provide every service they offered -- from the wedding music, MC option, and of course, reception ENTERTAINMENT -- and we could not be happier customers! Our daughter and new son-in-law -- and over 150 guests -- had to be pulled off the dance floor at the end of the night as one song was as FUN as the next! From the initial contact with Jeanine last January to the follow-up after the wedding, the whole process was extremely PROFESSIONAL and E-A-S-Y! We truly cannot say enough good things about GPS and will forever be thankful that they were a part of our special evening!

Reviewed On 3/04/2020 by Erika A

There are not enough words to describe how AMAZING this band is!! Their sound, style and personalities really impressed ALL our guests. They have a wide range of music for all to enjoy and work well with you to ensure you have a great time! Thi...

s band truly knows how to entertain and gets the guests involved so the party never stops. Trust me when I say...Gun Powder Soup will be the best decision you make when it comes to the entertainment for your wedding/event! 😊

Reviewed On 1/24/2020 by Iggy K

We hired Gunpowder Soup for my wedding and they did an incredible job! Throughout our reception, we received countless compliments from our guests about their musical talent. While performing, Marius brought his microphone to the dancefloor so ...

we could sing along with the music. They also have tambourines and a cowbell for the audience to interact with. Jayna did a great job coordinating with the wedding party so the announcements run smoothly. Jeanine was very helpful and responsive to my husband and me with any questions or requests we had leading up to our wedding day. If you are looking for a live band for your wedding or event, look no further than Gunpowder Soup!

Response from the Vendor on 01/28/2020

I hope your reception was very memorable and we were blessed to be a part of it! I hope your Chilean family and friends enjoyed the Latin music :) . Thank you for the kind words!

Reviewed On 11/19/2019 by Ryan M

Such a fantastic band!! You just can't ask for a more professional group of people and it is obvious how much they care about what they do. Gunpowder has it down and did a fantastic job at our wedding! I knew from the first moment that they ...

were the band for us and now we have the best memories of our special day! They will engage your crowd no matter the audience and keep the night pumping! Thanks again for being a part of our wedding!!

Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2019

Gunpowder Soup feels special because we got to share those memories with YOU! Thank you for the nice words. :)

Reviewed On 11/12/2019 by Kelsey B

Gunpowder Soup exceeded all expectations on our wedding day. We received numerous compliments on the band’s talent throughout the night and text messages afterwards asking for the band’s name. We paid extra for the band to learn our first danc...

e song and they did a fantastic job on the song. Well worth the money. They played songs all ages know so we had all ages dancing all night. They are professional throughout all stages of the booking and performance process. My now husband’s only request was a live band for the wedding because he thought there cannot be a party without a live band. Well, there is no wedding reception without Gunpowder Soup, they are exceptional. I researched numerous bands on the internet and eventually found Gunpowder Soup. It is hard to find a band on the internet because whoever can manipulate the video's voice, instrumentation, etc. to make the band sound good. However, I knew after listening to Gunpowder Soup’s videos, especially their KSAT television video, they had real talent and it definitely showed on our wedding night. I highly recommend this band for your wedding night or any event.

Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2019

Thank you Miss Kelsey for the kind words! Your family was fun and entertaining! We enjoyed our evening with Justin and you and all your guests. Nice people make our job much more enjoyable. :) Having the bride and groom dance and sing with ...

us is icing on the cake! This woman is a mechanical engineer from A&M...you go girl!

Reviewed On 11/08/2019 by Stacy S

Gun Powder Soup is an absolute must-have for any function!!!! Not only do they entertain the entire audience, they perform songs better than the original artists by putting their spin on their music. They are classy, fun, energetic, and supe...

r talented! We hired them for our daughter’s wedding in June 2018.... our friends STILL talk about our awesome band!! They are worth every penny and more!

Reviewed On 11/04/2019 by Jordan W

AMAZING wedding band. I recently got married in downtown Austin at an upscale venue, and I'll admit I had pretty high expectations for a band. My husband and I wanted our reception to be a GREAT party. We booked GPS based on online reviews and ...

YouTube videos, without having seen them live. We absolutely made the right call. They kept the crowd on the dance floor and people were energized all evening. We got compliment after compliment on their ability and energy. I would absolutely book them again!

Reviewed On 10/22/2019 by Sheila M

Honestly, if I could give them a 10 ...I would!! We hired Gunpowder Soup for our daughter’s wedding. My husband said that was the only thing he wanted a say in all the wedding planning was that we had to get GUNPOWDER SOUP to play at the recept...

ion! We had gone to a wedding a year ago in San Antonio where they had played and had the best time ever! We were so glad when I called Jeanine and the date was available for our daughter’s wedding. Their rates are wonderful and the communication between Jeanine and I couldn’t have been any better! I would call with a question and she was always available to visit with me and put my mind at ease on anything to do with the music for the wedding and reception! They showed up many hours before the wedding to set up and they looked great! The interaction with the people was spot on as they kept the party going by getting folks to sing along and play the tambourines and the cow bells, which my husband was given his own cow bell to play from a good friend of ours! (He remembered Duff playing it at the wedding in San Antonio)! Friends and family are still talking about how much fun the wedding reception was and how outstanding the band was! They can play just about any song genre and do it very well!! It was the Best Day Ever for our family!! Thank you Gunpowder Soup for being such a huge part of Allison and Clay’s special day!! 🤗❤️

Reviewed On 6/10/2019 by Lindsey A

The best wedding band (or any occasion band, for that matter) EVER!! They are seriously amazing! They were the best part of our wedding. They know exactly how to engage an audience. Everyone was up on their feet dancing! Even some of my guests ...

who I thought I'd never see dancing!! Our wedding was almost a month ago and people are still talking about the band and how much fun they were. They also make an effort to make the bride and groom feel special all evening! They are great about following the timeline of events for the evening. I loved that they bring a microphone in to the audience to let guests sing. And the tambourines they pass out are so much fun! I highly recommend this band, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else. :)

Response from the Vendor on 06/10/2019

Thank you Miss Lindsey for the kind words. Your kind family, fun friends, and especially, Jacob and you getting on the dance floor made a fun night for us. Enchanted Springs Ranch was an awesome venue. Loved it!

Reviewed On 4/30/2019 by Ally C

Gunpowder Soup is absolutely amazing! We had so many of our guests tell us how great they were and how much fun they had. I highly recommend using this band for your ceremony & reception! During our ceremony, Jayna played keys and sang a few so...

ngs so beautifully and had everyone in tears! During the reception the band is very interactive with the crowd and will definitely have everyone up on their feet dancing, singing & maybe even playing some instruments!

Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019

Thank you Miss Ally for the kind words. We want to make happy memories that will last a long time! Hope to see you at another wedding! Jeanine

Reviewed On 1/31/2019 by Ashley S

Our top priority for our wedding was a really fun experience. We wanted a wedding band that would entertain our guests of all ages that offered a DJ during the breaks with current music. We couldn't have found a better band for the job. Their e...

xperience really shows! Our guests have given countless compliments about how much fun they had because of the band. They include the guests and make it a big interactive party. They also recommended an adjustment to our day of schedule by having the Grand March to move our guests from cocktail hour inside and I am SO happy they did. It kicked off the party! Hire them!!!

Response from the Vendor on 02/01/2019

Miss Ashley, Thank you for the kind words! I loved your dad's speech about you and thank you for your services as a nurse. We loved having your guests and family dance and sing with us! I wish you blessed marriage, Jeanine

Reviewed On 12/19/2018 by Deandra V

Gunpowder Soup is fantastic! My fiancé and I were thrilled to book the band initially and they blew away our expectations on our wedding day. They did a wonderful job as our MC, sounded amazing as they started up the dance floor, and were very ...

interactive with the crowd. We received so many compliments throughout the night from our guests!!! They really made our night special. THANK YOU!

Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2018

Deandra, thank you for sharing your special day with us! I learn you are a tough cookie and I admire your athletic skills. Have a blessed life! Jeanine

Reviewed On 11/21/2018 by LINETTE Z

This band is top notch! They made my daughters wedding spectacular! They were very professional and kept the party rolling. The interaction with the guest was amazing and people have not stopped talking about it. They play a large variety of mu...

sic to keep everyone on the dance floor. You cannot go wrong with GPS!

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2018

Thank you ma'am for the nice words! Thank you for your hospitality!

Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Holly T

Gunpowder Soup is the BEST! They are fantastic musicians - everyone commented on how great they were and some suggested they were better than the original musicians! They bring great energy and were just so fun and easy to work with! Many thank...

s for the epic Grease sing-along and Rock Lobster!!!!! It was just amazing :)

Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2018

And y'all were super fun!! I was so glad to witness the wedding ceremony. Loved it!! Holly and Rob had broad guest attendees: Broadway lovers, Internationalists, and only one Texan, we had changed our repertoire. Y'all were sooo fun! ...

Have a blessed and continuous humorous marriage! Jeanine

Reviewed On 7/01/2018 by Stephanie S

This band is AMAZING! Not only are they amazing at what they do but they are amazing people. They truly brought the life to the party and made everyone have so much fun! They are very easy to work with. They did anything and everything to make ...

our day special. Gun Powder Soup was exactly what I wanted and more for my wedding day. If you book them, you will not regret it!! Thank you Gun Powder for making my wedding day SO very special!

Reviewed On 5/01/2018 by Sarah P

We recently had Gunpowder Soup play at our wedding, and they MADE THE NIGHT!!! Everyone was dancing the entire night, even at the beginning of dinner! Right from the first song they started playing, people were out of their seats dancing. Our g...

uests were chanting "one more song" over and over when Gunpowder Soup announced for everyone to line up for the send-off. They made everyone sing in a microphone around the crowd and had people who don't usually dance sore the next day from dancing so much! Highly highly highly recommend this band. They play everything- from country to popular oldies and new, current songs! You can't go wrong with them.

Response from the Vendor on 05/01/2018

Thank you for the kind review!! 7 more songs, 7 more songs...GPS played one more song and then everybody chanted, 6 more songs, 6 more songs. We laughed!! It was the countdown! I tell everyone about the beautiful wedding reception...storyb...

ook.

Reviewed On 3/13/2018 by Marlene R

Gunpowder Soup rocked the night away, they kept the dance floor crowded & knew how to keep everyone up there! They turned our guests, young & old into party people, such fun! Everyone asked “where did you find them, they’re fabulous,” thank you...

to all the band members, “you’re all so special”❣️

Response from the Vendor on 03/13/2018

You are right, you never know who will be the party people of the night. Thank you for hiring Gunpowder Soup! We wish you a blessed life and we love staying in touch with all our brides and grooms! Please send us pictures so that we can pos...

t them on FB. I sat down at a restaurant yesterday and beside me was a bride and groom whom Gunpowder Soup played for 10 years ago. Love it!

Reviewed On 12/05/2017 by Sharon S

This band played at my daughters reception. They were amazing. We were so lucky to have them play. The dancing never stopped. Thank you so much fir making the reception so much fun

Reviewed On 12/04/2017 by Karen S

Gunpowder Soup is the BEST!!! We hired them for our wedding reception this past Saturday at Luckenbach Dance Hall outside Fredericksburg, and they brought the PARTY! The band manager is so easy to work with, and accommodated all our requests......

including our George Strait/Jon Pardi mash up first dance. They did an excellent job reading the crowd and adapted the playlist to keep the dance floor packed allllll night. One of the band members spent the entire night on the dance floor with us with a mic and guitar, rocking out and getting our friends involved. I could not have asked for a better band for our big night, and they were just so FUN! Central Texas, if you're getting married, or having a party, or just want some amazing entertainment, HIRE THESE GUYS!!!

Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2017

Gunpowder Soup had so much fun with your guests, Tyler and YOU! You are the only bride and groom I have seen dance 97% of the evening! Your wedding reception was "way cool"!

Reviewed On 6/26/2017 by Danielle H

The band was a great fit for my wedding. The singer has an amazing voice and they provided a lot of entertainment. They even stayed an extra hour since my family was having such a great time. The male singer was on the dance floor letting the ...

crowd sing and was so delightful. The groom and I ran late so we were unable to hear a lot of the music, but they did great at livening up the party. Would recommend to anyone in the Hill Country. They work great outdoors too.

Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2017

Thank you for the kind words. Your family was fun and we enjoyed their company. We wish you a blessed marriage.

Reviewed On 6/19/2017 by Shelby H

Gunpowder Soup made our reception SO FUN! Jayna played and sang before and during the processional and recessional parts of the ceremony - she was so accommodating and sweet and was willing to learn whatever song we requested for our ceremony ...

music. The whole band was at the reception and they seriously killed it! The dance floor was full pretty much all night and we have had a ton of people tell us it was one of the most fun weddings they have been to- which I truly believe was in large part due to our awesome band. The way they interact with the crowd and let people sing and play with them is so fun! Overall, I would totally recommend Gunpowder Soup for your wedding!!

Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2017

It was fun learning "She's Like Texas" for Derek to sing to you! He had your full attention. I love the wedding pictures in the magazine...everything is beautiful !

Reviewed On 12/01/2015 by Sarah B

Holy cow...I cannot say enough good things about Gunpowder Soup! They made our reception a blast - from letting guests play tambourines and sing into the mic to letting my husband and I come up on stage to rock out to the last song! Our guests ...

were asking us where we found this band throughout the evening and after the wedding. They truly made our reception a night to remember for both us and our guests! Great value and quality, too!

Reviewed On 11/26/2015 by Michele S

Gunpowder Soup is a fun and creative band. I had them perform for my wedding reception at Bella Springs Ranch. They had the guests up and dancing the whole time. Multiple times through out the night Marius came down into the audience with the m...

ike and let the guests sing to the songs. They kept everyone up and on their feet laughing and dancing. I had multiple guests say that we had the best wedding reception they had ever been to and are still talking about it. I wholeheartedly believe it is because of this fun-loving group. I couldn't have asked for a better band!

Reviewed On 5/26/2015 by Chesalon P

I asked Gunpowder Soup to play a BBQ for our rehearsal dinner and then the cocktail hour the next day. Jeanine answered emails incredibly quickly and was more than helpful with all questions and requests. Our guests had a blast, but be warned –...

they will require you to sing and dance with them!

Reviewed On 12/18/2014 by Jennifer K

My husband and I were fortunate enough to have Gunpowder Soup agree to perform at our wedding. They'd come highly recommended and, luckily, played country (my favorite) and oldies (my husband's favorite). The band was approachable, allowed us t...

o cater the play list to best suite our guests and even entertained my father and allowed him to play cowbell on a song or two. They allowed guests to join in on the microphones and came out from behind the stage to integrate with the crowd and enhance the overall experience. The guests loved it. We did too. As an added bonus, the band flawlessly edited our first dance song so that it wasn't too long but the edits weren't obvious. Their music was fantastic. We expected as much. Their flexible was astonishing. It couldn't be replaced. The enthusiasm and crowd engagement turned an otherwise typical wedding dance into a topic of conversation. We couldn't have made a better decision on hiring this group and would eagerly share our enthusiasm with brides and grooms to be.

Reviewed On 1/15/2014 by staceyhandy

I was an attendant at a wedding in Boerne and Gunpowder Soup was the band. They were amazing! Not only were they a great band that played several different genres but they were the coolest people! They really got the crowd involved in their pe...

rformance by having the groom play the cow bell, my bridesmaids singing a song, and children playing instruments. Everyone loved that! Gunpowder Soup is a fantastic band!" Stacey Handy

Reviewed On 1/15/2014 by kingjammer62

The band was very professional and played a wide variety of music that pleased every guest!!! They got the party started the moment they took the stage!