Jack Garrett Band - Columbus Wedding Dance Band - DJ
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Raising The Bar with Our Quality Music and Sound
"Here are a Few reasons why We are The Best Entertainment Choice for Your "Once in a Lifetime Wedding Reception". 1. We offer Unlimited Performance Time with Continuous Music and a Full Dance Floor (We Can Play All Night) 2. We provide Ceremony Music, Live Cocktail Music, Live Dinner Music, Live Dance Music, Emcee Service making all Announcements, Sound & Lighting, Wireless Mic for Speeches and Toasts and Always a Full Dance Floor 3. We Play Mash Ups, Medleys, Full Songs, Boy Bands, Girl Bands, Sing Along Songs, (Always a Packed Dance Floor) 4. Three (3) Accomplished Lead Vocalists (Male & Female, Duets, More Variety, (We Play All Styles of Dance Music) 5. 10 Instruments providing You a Truer to the Music Sound, A Fuller Professional Sound (Let Your Ears Be The Judge) 6. Our Bands Consist of All Full Time - Professional Career Musicians with Degrees (No Part Timers or Wannabees) 7. The Musicians on our Videos and Audio Samples are The same Musicians that will perform at your event (We are Not an Out of State Agency Band or Pick Up Band that Hires Whoever is Available to Pose as a Local Band) 8. We have Performed at Over 1600+ Receptions & Events Over23 Years Together, We are Professional & Experienced. 9. Well Over a 1000 Songs to Choose From (We Appeal to All Age Groups) 10. We offer Several Group Sizes to Choose From (We Can Meet Most Budgets) Welcome to Our Video Showcase: We hope You will take the time to Watch and Enjoy our Videos Wear Headphones or Ear Buds to Hear the Quality of Our Sound and Music! Disclaimer: We do not Use FAKE or Misleading Videos. All of our Videos were Recorded Live and Present the Actual Song and Sound being Performed Along with the Actual Video Footage being Presented. We do not put together a group of positive, pretty pictures together in a montage and then call this a Performance Video by masking over the Picture Montage with Music that Does not relate to or was not Recorded Live with the Images. Some Bands use Old Recordings that they Recorded in a Studio and then Play that over a Group of Photos. You cannot tell how a band truly sounds with FAKE videos. All of Our Videos (Including the Audio) Were Recorded Live at the Events in the Video. The Audio on our Videos came from either the Speakers in the Room directly to the Video Camera or from the Soundboard on Stage. You are listening to the Bands Actual Sound While It Is Being Performed. These Videos comes from either Sony HD Cameras or from our Smart Phones. Video quality is subject to sometimes Low Lighting we Cannot Control.......It Is Live Video! We provide only Legit Full Songs and Legit Video Clips. We Book up Fast. It is Recommended that You Text Us At (513) 508-7450 to Check Our Availability. You may also Visit our Website to Listen to More Audio Samples or for More Information about Us. Congratulations on Your Engagement! Now Let's Party, Jack Garrett (513) 508-7450 Google Jack Garrett Band Cincinnati
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Instruments
Banjo, Bass, Cello, Flute, Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboard, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Vocals
Music Genres
Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, Folk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Klezmer, Latin, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock
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Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
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Jack and his band played at my daughter's wedding in Columbus, OH. To the point, Jack exceeded
every expectation. From the back of the room during dinner, I noticed people dancing in their seats.
From the time dinner was through until the en...
d of the evening, the dance floor was packed with people.
Jack provides the type of experience that every wedding party dreams of. People from every age group
enjoying every song, great sound, attention to details, and professional in every aspect. Throughout the
evening I had several guests ask me, "How did you find this band?" Other people asked that if I have any
more daughters please invite them to the next wedding. I would recommend the Jack Garrett Band to
anyone hosting an event that their family and guests will remember long after they forgot what they had
for dinner. Get ready to party, this band will deliver.
We booked Jack and his 12 piece band for our daughter's wedding reception....they were off the charts awesome! Jack was very easy to work with during the planning process. People were dancing all night, the musicians and vocals were fabulous....
We had sooooo many positive comments about the band during the reception - a few people told us they had paid to go to concerts that weren't as good. The dinner music was so good that people were applauding! Really glad we booked the 12 piece group....the horns were incredible.
This band was absolutely amazing!! They had the dance floor rocking all night! Even the guests that chose to stay at their tables were singing, dancing and moving to the music!! They did not monopolize the microphone with chatter but cranked ou...
t the tunes!! Highly recommend!!
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Its been over 6 months and people are stilling telling me how good our wedding band was. Jack Garrett and his band are professionals. He had his finger on the pulse of the evening and knew exactly what mood to set and song to play to keep the p...
arty going. From the moment our guests entered the dining room the band was grooving and they didn't stop. Their sound is larger than life and they can play all the best songs better than your DJ can. My wife and I never stopped dancing, even at the expense of not greeting some of our guests, sorry Aunt Joan! The Jack Garrett Band is worth every cent and I would renew my vows to get them to play for us again.
Bottom line: The Jack Garrett band is absolutely the best wedding band I’ve ever heard. We booked them for my daughter’s wedding and were expecting a great band, but they exceeded everyone’s expectations by a long shot. These are professional m...
usicians not some weekend players. We booked the full 12 pieces with the horn section and were just blown away the entire night, and the dance floor was full until the very end. I still have people coming up to me saying how amazing the band was. Jack was easy to work with, helped plan out the flow of the evening and was always available for questions. Book the Jack Garrett Band now, you will not be disappointed!
Jack Garrett Band - hands down the best wedding band. They brought the jams all night. Our reception wouldn’t have been the same without them.
Jack Garrett and his band recently did our daughter's wedding in Lexington, Ky and we could not have been more pleased! Jack talked to us several times on the phone and met with us twice at the venue prior to the wedding. He listened to what ou...
r children wanted and made suggestions where needed. He guided us through the whole planning process. The evening of the reception was flawless. Our guests danced the night away and are still talking about how great Jack and the entire band was. I highly recommend the Jack Garrett Band!!!
We loved the JACK GARRETT BAND! Hands down they rocked our wedding and the dance floor was packed! Everything worked out perfectly. They did a fantastic job leading up to the wedding catching every important detail so that our special day was p...
lanned perfectly. We truly had an awesome time and would highly recommend them! The Jack Garrett Band was simply incredible. I have been to so many wedding receptions where the music was fine, but this band knows how to rock a dance floor! We got so many compliments from our guests telling us how much fun they had and we have the Jack Garret Band to thank!
We enjoyed the Jack Garrett Band so much at our first daughter's wedding, that we booked them again when the second one got married this year. I hope they're still available when the next two daughters get married!
Jack and his band made our wedding the best night of our life! Jack has many years in the music entertainment industry and knows exactly how to get all your guests onto the dance floor and staying there having a great time all night! If you are...
looking for a band that can do it all and has so many different songs and genres that they do well then Jack Garrett is for you!
The Jack Garrett Band was amazing! Jack was so easy to work with and was accommodating with our busy work schedules. We had three prep calls and a meeting to discuss music options and wedding details. These calls helped to take the stress away ...
of wedding planning and timeline details.
During the wedding, Jack really knew how to get people on the dance floor. People started dancing even before dinner was served and never left the dance floor! The band was amazing and both singers were right on point. Jack kept the reception moving along with the toasts, first dances, and bouquet and garter tosses.
I would hire Jack Garrett again in a heartbeat!
Jack Garrett and his band were such a hit at our wedding! Even six months later, guests are still raving about what an awesome time they had dancing to the best wedding band they'd ever experienced. And we couldn't agree more! Jack and his band...
played a jazzy set for cocktail hour and dinner, which set the perfect tone to the evening - our wedding "theme" was vintage glam. They also nailed our first dance, a classic Frank Sinatra song, which was amazing to dance to live. For the rest of the reception, the band played everything from rock classics to current hits, a variety that kept guests young and old dancing all night long, just like we envisioned.
Not only did Jack and his band provide amazing tunes, he also emceed our event and worked with other vendors to make sure the evening went off without a hitch. And Jack was so easy to work with from day one. Leading up to the reception, we had a couple different meetings with him over the phone, first to determine the night's flow then to nail down the music details. Throughout the entire process we felt that Jack really knew his stuff and that he was committed to making sure our night was perfect. And it absolutely was.
If you want to host a party that won't soon be forgotten, book Jack Garrett!
The Jack Garrett Band made our night one to remember! The dance floor was always full - they really know how to play to the crowd. We have received nothing but rave reviews from our friends and family. When you book Jack Garrett and the rest o...
f the band you can be confident that their professionalism, talent and expertise will shine from the first meeting with Jack to the last song of the night.
How many times are you not only willing to write a review but you enthusiastically ASK your vendor where they want you to write one! I'm super excited to write about our experience with Jack Garrett Band. From the start, Jack was extremely prof...
essional and totally engaged in the process from beginning to end....I felt confident that he would take care of our daughter's reception and help to assure that our guests would have a good time. And that he did!! They didn't want the music to end! The music was excellent and the band sounded wonderful. We had 100 guests and the 7 piece band was perfect. As in other reviews, the dance floor was full ALL evening. My husband and I had such fun we never left the floor as most of our guests were there! The bride and groom felt the same way...the music selection was enjoyed by all generations! But his work begins with the hours that Jack spends before the evening starts. Jack will discuss the songs and timeline in order to give you a well run and smooth evening. A testament to Jack is not just this review but our reception venue wanted to have Jack to come back and play for more events. Highly recommended!!!
I had never been to a wedding where a band played rather than a DJ, so I was nervous at first. However, after our phone meetings with Jack Garrett I was confident in our choice to go with this band!
What can I say about Jack Garrett Band?? My sister had them for her wedding 4 years ago and I immediately knew I wanted them for mine. I LOVE that they play to the crowd. My phone meetings prior to the wedding were more than helpful when it cam...
e to choosing the basic songs. Way better than a DJ!
Our daughter found Jack Garret on The Knot and he and his band were fabulous! He knows his stuff and every suggestion he made worked out perfectly- from the number of slow songs to length of first dance. Everyone is still raving about the band....
No one sat down, from the time they started playing until it was time to go. They were great, played great music and were fun! We really could not have had a better experience. Thank you Jack! you were a big part in making it a night we will all remember!
Such a great band. Throughout the night and after the wedding we had so many guests comment about how good and fun the band was! Perfect music selection. We had people on the dance floor all night. Jack is great with communication and will make...
sure to set everything up prior to the big day. He gives his personal number to the bride and groom so if there are any questions/issues in the planning process he is immediately available. Really wonderful experience.
Jack and his band were amazing! Jack was professional and friendly from the beginning of planning. He really listens and talks with the clients about what kind of music they want to hear throughout the entire event. He focuses on you & your gue...
sts likes. He helped greatly to keep the reception going and the music fun! Book this band, you won't regret it!
Wow, just wow! Jack and his band played at our wedding and blew our expectations out of the water. They kept people on the dance floor all night long and had a fantastic energy. The quality of the music was beyond our expectations, and Jack was...
fantastic to work with. He took the time to get to know us as a couple and time to get a feel for the type of music we wanted played at the wedding. He also provided his professional guidance on music selection and timelines, which was very helpful. Our guests talked about the quality of the music for weeks. I think my dad’s comments about the Jack Garrett Band sums up the night: “What a party! I wish I had another daughter getting married so I could have them play again! Looks like I’m going to have to come up with an excuse to have another party so we can have Jack and his band play for us again”. You can’t go wrong with Jack!
AWESOME BAND! Jack Garrett and his band performed at my daughter's wedding and they were fabulous! He interacted with the guests and we danced until the very last minute of the reception. Jack announced each part of the evening in a very p...
rofessional and timely manner and it moved along flawlessly! We heard comments about how much fun everyone had all night and at the brunch the next morning! Jack is very easy to work with and strives to make the music exactly what the bride and groom envision. The reception was at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus and the huge sound of the 12 piece band made the night incredible! The 2 musicians for the cocktail hour were amazing also! Everyone in this band is both professional and very talented. It is obvious that they enjoy what they are doing! Don't look any further - BOOK THIS BAND!
OUTSTANDING MUSIC—Jack Garrett and The Syndicate provided exceptional music and acoustics for our outdoor family wedding—300 guests danced the night away—under a tent overlooking the Ohio River in North Bend, Ohio. The music lingers as our gues...
ts continue to recall that special evening. Thanks Jack—your 12 piece band was the Best!!!!
A friend encouraged us to check out the Jack Garrett Bank for our wedding reception. Boy, that turned out to be the best recommendation we received throughout the entire wedding planning process!
I was pleasantly surprised from the beginning ...
at the professionalism of every person connected to the Jack Garrett Bank. Jack was very conscientious in planning our reception at D. Burnham Hall at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Cincinnati, which provided us with great comfort. After phone calls, emails and personal meetings with Jack, we were able to relax as we knew we were in his good hands. Neither Zack nor I have any experience in planning a wedding, so we welcomed Jack's advice and guidance. Without being overbearing in the least, Jack took the lead and was our emcee for the entire evening. Just what we needed!
And what a party! We knew our families would come ready to dance, but the Jack Garrett Bank took things to a higher level. Many of our guests never left the dance floor! One of our guests asked me, "Is there any type of music they can't play?" They were amazing.
My father played was a member of a dance band years ago (in the 1950's), so I had rather high expectations for the band who would perform at our wedding. While my father died years ago, I know he would have been impressed with the Jack Garrett Band.
Marrying Zack was the smartest thing I have ever done and our wedding day truly was the happiest day of my life. The Jack Garrett Band contributed to our memorable day in so many ways. I recommend the Jack Garrett Band without any hesitation whatsoever.
I heard Jack Play at my daughter in law and sons wedding at the Manor House . They were amazing ! At that venue Jack had a 5 piece band and he sang. Not only does Jack have a wonderful voice, he is able to sing many types of music, and his band...
is outstanding. When we had to choose the music for our own wedding there was no doubt we would call Jack. We wanted a Trio and singer for our Pyramid Hills wedding and reception, and he was able to comply. Again great music and a variety of songs for our style . I highly recommend Jack Garrett Band for your wedding or any celebration. He is a real class act who delivers every time!!
Jack Garrett Band is the best wedding band you can hire. They exclusively use professional musicians and will blow away any other band you're looking for. Our wedding was at Jorgensen Farms in Columbus, Ohio, and we had the full band (the horns...
added so much to the sound). Everyone was asking where we found the band and how good they were. They really made the reception into a great party, and it wouldn't have been the same without them. Our wedding dance song wasn't in their repertoire, but they learned it and played if flawlessly. You can't go wrong with the Jack Garrett Band.
We got married at Via Vecchia in Columbus, OH. The band was the highlight! Jack Garrett and his band are arguably the most professional and qualified band you will find in the Midwest. From my initial engagement with Jack to our final detailed ...
walk-through, he was nothing short of amazing. You contract with a band of this caliber for two reasons:
1. the quality of their musicianship; and
2. the decreased risk and stress involved with one of the most important components of the wedding.
I can assure you that you will not be disappointed and your guests will be talking about how good "the band" was for years to come.
Jack Garrett and his band/team were great. Jack went far above and beyond expectations when something came up the week of the wedding. All of our guests were dancing until the lights were turned on and they were asked to leave!! Almost everyo...
ne commented on how great and how fun the band was. Thank you Jack and team!
Jack Garrett Band played at our wedding in Columbus in July. From the start of the planning process, we knew an awesome band that would keep people dancing all night was the most important detail of our wedding. In starting to research bands, w...
e had four contenders and Jack Garrett was the band that all parties (my parents, my husband, and I) agreed on. Sometimes in reading reviews you wonder if people are exaggerating, but Jack's band really lived up to our expectations-and they were high expectations. Our wedding was at a concert venue, and the theme of our wedding was music. Music is a significant part of our lives. Each dinner table featured a picture from a show that my husband and I have seen together, and we had over 20 tables. We see a lot of live music and wanted a band that had a concert vibe that would appeal to guests of all ages. If you do, too, then Jack is your guy.
My my experience, Jack is not the kind of person who just gives you what you want, and I mean that in the best way. If you suggest a song that will not keep people dancing or seems out of place for your vision, he will let you know. If you want to do things in a way that won't flow well during the ceremony, he will voice his concerns. He does that because he knows what he is talking about from years of experience. You have to trust him, like we did. Jack took the time the week before the wedding to drive a couple hours to the venue to meet with the coordinator and see the space, which really impressed me. He really cares about putting on a great show and being prepared. Another thing that I think is important to note is that the samples on their website just don't do them justice. They sound even better in person. People raved about the band for weeks after our wedding.
During our reception my nieces and nephews couldn't help how excited they were and got onstage with the band. They were having an amazing time dancing to the music, and it was adorable (to us, at least). I'm sure it was incredibly annoying for the band, but they let the kids have their fun and they danced their little hearts out. It meant a lot to me and my family to see how much fun they were having, and now we'll always have that memory of the time the kids took over the stage at our wedding.
Thanks, Jack, for making our wedding music everything we could have hoped for. Book the Jack Garrett Band-you won't regret it!
Jack Garrett and the Syndicate were the PERFECT band for our wedding! They kept everyone dancing the entire night long and were great to work with! Jack was so professional and detail oriented in everything and really helped our vision come to ...
life. With him we were able to have live jazz at our cocktail hour, beautiful music during dinner, and the best dance party with both si and live music. Jack carefully thought of everything from setting the mood and ambiance of the room to songs that everyone of all ages would enjoy. The musicians themselves were all fantastic and very skilled. We also thoroughly enjoyed having both male and female vocals. Jack Garrett was so great to work with and being a same-sex couple he made everything very comfortable. If you are considering hiring a band look no further! Jack Garrett and the Syndicate were simply the best!!!
We hired the Jack Garrett Band for our daughter's wedding after our friends recommended them and what a great recommendation it was! Jack had several phone meetings as well as an in person planning meeting to make sure the night would be exactl...
y what the brides wanted. Jack also had great ideas on what order to do certain things throughout the night like first dance, cake cutting which all turned out great. We had two band members play during the cocktail hour which was really nice. Jack and his band had a packed dance floor the entire night filled with three generations loving the variety of fun danceable music. It was also nice that they had a DJ system too where they could play songs as well not on their playlist. Our guests kept saying how great they were all night. What you get for the price is honestly the best deal for high quality musicians who made the wedding such a fun, fun night. We highly recommend Jack for his professionalism, the band and their unbelievable talent and the energy they will bring to your event!
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I recently attended a wedding reception in Cincinnati, Ohio. I normally don’t write reviews for anything but after hearing the band my friend booked I wanted to give them a shout out! The Jack Garrett Band was i...
ncredible. I have been to so many wedding receptions where the music was just ok. This band is amazing! All everyone talked about was how great the music was. The dance floor was packed all night! People even danced during the dinner music. I don’t recall the dance floor ever being empty! The music sounded spectacular. The singers in this band are fabulous and the musicians in this band (from what I learned) are the best to be found in this area. This band could play every style of music! There was something for young and old. The brides 90 year old Grandmother was even up and dancing! We were so impressed with this band! When our daughter decides on that special someone, we will be booking Jack Garrett and his 12 Piece Band!!!!
I was at a wedding reception at the Renaissance Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 21, earlier this year. The Jack Garrett Band was ON FIRE the entire reception! As a professional musician myself, I can tell you the band was one of the best c...
ollection of professionals I've ever heard and they kept the dance floor hopping all night. What a fun band! I would wholeheartedly recommend this group to anyone wanting to hire a band for their wedding reception or party.
I'm a wedding coordinator in the Cincinnati area that has had the pleasure of working with the Jack Garrett Band several times over the past year. Jack is simply the best. He puts his all into every single wedding and couple that he works wit...
h. I can't tell you how much my couples appreciate his attentiveness and responsiveness throughout the planning process. On the wedding day he shows up early to set up, is prepared with the setup and timeline and then always delivers an AMAZING performance for the reception. It always amazes me how Jack and his band can get EVERYONE on the dance floor ALL NIGHT!! He is a great guy, amazing performer and top notch professional. Hands down, Jack Garrett is the best in the biz!!
There is a reason Jack Garrett is so highly rated, this band is great!!! We hired the 12 piece band for our wedding reception in January. Initially, we had a few reservations about hiring Jack and his band: first, they play so many weddings ...
it is difficult to hear them in person before you book them; second, we’ve heard large “brass bands” in the past that were sometimes difficult to dance to; and third, we thought all of the positive reviews were simply good marketing – almost like it was too good to be true.
However, from the moment we heard Jack play our fears disappeared and we knew his band was the real deal. He had the entire dance floor packed all night and played nothing but hit after hit. Weeks later and our guests are still talking about how this was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard and how much they enjoyed their music. They weren’t just good music, they were a good time!
While his band isn’t the type that jumps up and down and runs around on stage, they don’t need to be: their music is phenomenal and Jack is a great emcee. Apart from the quality of their music, what sets them apart is that they know exactly what to play and when. If you have a bunch of drunk college friends dancing, they’re going to play something that’s upbeat and easy to dance to. If your aunts and uncles want a chance to slow dance, they’ll dial up a love song. If you’re just looking for someone to play wedding classics like “Shout” and “Sweet Caroline” they’ll play it better than any other wedding band in the tri-state. Plus, Jack knows just the right times to interject his personality and interact with the crowd.
He’s also a great guy and was very easy to work with throughout the wedding planning process. He was full of helpful advice regarding what works well and what to stay away from. If you’re a music person and want to control every song that is played, he’d be more than happy to accommodate and the band is good enough to play any type of music you want. On the other hand, if you’ve never thought this much about music in your life, he is full of great suggestions and more than happy to take control of your wedding day playlist.
We highly recommend Jack and his band!!!
Jack Garrett and his band were an outstanding accompaniment to our celebration. Weeks later, our guests are still complementing us on our choice of the band; they were great from start to finish. Jack was wonderful about listening to us descr...
ibe our guest list and tailoring the music to fit the crowd. The arrangements were sophisticated and the all the musicians and vocalists were extremely talented.
When my wife tasked me with finding a band for our wedding, I looked at bands from Det, Cle, Indy, Col, and Pit. I'm really big on reading reviews with almost any purchase, and with every band I saw for those cities on the knot, nothing really ...
jumped out at me. They were all very expensive for what I wanted (10+ piece band with a big horn section). Somehow I forgot to look at Cinci wedding bands and I saw Jack's band pop up. I was already impressed with how they were overwhelmingly the most highly rated band I could find within proximity to Columbus. I called Pam, the band manager, and she immediately scheduled a phone-meeting for me with Jack that night. Not only did I get a great vibe from Jack on that call, but I was honestly shocked when he gave me the quote. It was half of what every other band had already quoted me! Jack also really went into detail about the backgrounds of each of his musicians. He explained to me that this wasn't your ordinary wedding band. He was right, these guys were absolutely amazing. I wanted a band to bring the house down that night and I explained that to him. They didn't disappoint. So many of our friends and family told us after the big night how blown away they were with the band. I can firmly say that you probably won't find a better wedding band out there. They were consummate professionals throughout the entire process and Jack makes little personal touches to the whole experience that made that night so memorable. Thank you again Jack and I would recommend you to anyone in a heartbeat.
Jack and the band were absolutely wonderful before, during, and after my daughter's wedding. The attention paid by Jack and Pam made the planning less stressful as well as much more personalized. Their receptiveness and effort was made to ma...
ke the day memorable . Many of our guests commented and are still commenting on the talent of the musicians. The vocals were great. I am very thankful for Jack Garrett and the Syndicate for making my daughter's wedding special and all that she hoped for. I highly recommend Jack and the Syndicate for your event!
Our wedding reception was an absolute dream come true, and so much of that was because of Jack Garrett and the Syndicate. They are so incredibly talented - what excellent musicians!! Our guests had so much fun dancing to Frank Sinatra songs, E...
tta James, Aretha Franklin, and I will never forget dancing to Glenn Miller's Moonlight Serenade - it was perfect. It was amazing to see everyone having so much fun out on the dance floor and we are so grateful for such wonderful memories!!! My husband and I wanted our wedding to be classic and elegant and so much fun, and Jack Garrett and the Syndicate certainly exceeded all of our expectations!! Our guests were so impressed and complementary! Thank you all for making such an important day so special.
Jack Garrett is simply the best - our family and friends are still raving about them months later, and we have two friends who have since booked the band for their own weddings because they had so much fun! I can guarantee that all of your gues...
ts will be on the dance floor until the music stops at the end of the night. In addition to band's performance, Jack is so organized and helpful in the planning process and regularly spoke with us about our preferences, the timeline for the day, our musical taste, etc. It was a huge stress relief to know that everything was taken care of and that the evening would run smoothly! Our reception coordinator and videographer both commented to me after how fantastic he was to work with, from coordinating the sound system and microphone to simply creating a fun atmosphere for the guests. Booking this band was the best decision we made in planning our wedding!
The wedding day weather was storybook perfect and the table decorations looked wonderful. But everyone commented on how great the Jack Garrettt band was. Many of my friends said the wedding was the best, most fun they'd been to and we owe it ...
to the Jack Garrett musicians They were so upbeat and full of life. And Jack himself was very helpful in planning the events/pace of the evening. I give them a 1-10 rating of 15 !!!!!
The compliments that our guests have provided Jack and the band after our wedding reception are consistent, well-earned and warranted. We have had multiple guests ask us how they might be able to get in touch with Jack to book the band for even...
ts. The band's sound is unparalleled. Jack Garrett and the Syndicate have a repertoire of tunes that are classic and contemporary; quite simply, they can do it all. And, they do it all masterfully. Aside from the music, which is absolutely amazing, Jack took the time to meet with us—in person—to understand our style. We wanted a robust, big band sound. Jack understood our style and delivered. Also, Jack's talents extend beyond leading the band. He was very helpful in crafting a timeline that worked for our reception and managed that timeline with ease. My wife and I strongly recommend Jack Garrett and the Syndicate.
Jack and his band surpassed any expectations we had for the soundtrack to our beautiful day. Start to finish, they were the most engaging and attentive people and the band members went out of their way to speak to us throughout the evening to s...
ay what a lovely night it was. They were gracious and professional and so high energy. Our reception venue had a few slip ups in terms of keeping things rolling smoothly and even though it wasn't their responsibility to keep things on track, Jack and his gang did the best they could to coax the venue along. The music was flawless and all of our guests said it was the best music at a wedding they had ever heard. Better than original versions. My great big Italian family was in heaven with the classics, my mother and aunts and uncles appreciated the songs from their childhood. The best part I would have to say is that for our first dance song, we picked one that they hadn't heard or done. They picked it apart and put it back together in a way that would allow it to sound great played live, and with their instruments. They went in the studio, and they practiced it. It sounded SO wonderful you would have thought they'd done it a zillion times before. Genuinely wonderful individuals. Jack stopped us from making some rookie mistakes when it came to how we organized our reception and the whole experience was worth every penny. Could not recommend them more highly, one of my favorite parts of that day, and it'll always be a huge part of our memories!
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We were very happy with the bands performance at our reception. A lot of our guest had positive comments. Jack is very experienced with weddings. He used that experience to guide the timing and choice of music. Our group wanted da...
nce music and I think Jack delivered. They have a very nice full sound. They were powerful but not overbearing. Jack communicated with us multiple times before the wedding. He tries to get to know you and your music taste. The reception flowed very well due to Jacks expertise.
I cannot stress enough that the BEST decision my husband and I made during our whole wedding process was hiring Jack and his band. I cannot recommend them enough. We still have people calling us and asking us who our band was. Everything from i...
ntroducing the bridal party to our first dance to the last dance was beyond incredible. He has an event planning background which was so helpful because he was able to help guide and direct us when we were worried about the flow of the night, he had great suggestions that we never would have thought about. Jack and his band work so well together and are so talented. You can tell they truly love what they do. My husband wanted to dance to "Humble and kind" for his mother son dance and Jack at the last minute learned the song so he could sing it at our wedding. Jack went above and beyond to make it a perfect night for us and we couldn't be more grateful for that. Jack and his whole staff were so lovely to work with. Pam who arranges your meetings with him is the sweetest person and a delight to work with. We are already looking ahead at parties we want to throw in the future and having them there. Thank you Jack for making our night one we will never forget.
My brother got married several years ago. When they were trying to decide between a band or a dj I stumbled across Jack's website and thought they sounded amazing.
Shortly after getting engaged five years later, my husband and I knew we wanted...
a band and I quickly did an Internet search for Jack's band. After listening to them again and playing them for my then fiancé and family we knew we were definitely going to hire them for the big day.
After booking them, Jack's assistant called up to set up a meeting. We met with Jack in person and quickly knew we had made the perfect choice. His suggestions, advice, and expertise blew us away. He has so many years of experience in this field as well as the entertainment field, which was very obvious and helpful.
After the in-person meeting I would receive two more calls from Jack. One a few weeks before the wedding to finalize things, and another the week prior to review everything and make sure I didn't have any other questions. He made us feel so at ease with the whole process and was extremely easy to work with.
The reception was absolutely perfect. From the moment we arrived until the very last song they put on the most INCREDIBLE performance. They had everyone (young and old!) out on the dance floor the whole night. So many friends and family members have been telling us how much fun they had and that the band was “the best they’ve ever heard”. We are still getting text messages and emails from friends and family asking us for the band’s name. The whole night went off without a hitch and that was completely due to Jack! He went out of his way to truly make sure the night was perfect.
If you are looking for a band who has a wide variety of song titles, a true passion for what they do, and will make your guests dance all night and have a blast then you should definitely hire Jack Garrett! Trust me!
Our wedding was at Ault Park this past July with Jack Garrett's band as our entertainers. With Jack Garrett and his band our guests quite literally danced the night away. Many of our friends commented on how it was one of the best weddings they...
've ever been to... And we know this band definitely contributed to that! Just do yourself a favor and book Jack Garrett and his band for your wedding! Trust us. :)
I had so many compliments on our wedding band! They were fun and kept the party going all night! Jack was in touch frequently before the event to make sure everything went smoothly. They were amazing!
THE JACK GARRETT BAND IS THE BEST!!!!! Words cannot ever do this incredible band justice. He 110% delivered on his promise to get people on the dance floor and keep them there...ALL NIGHT LONG!! Our guests have not stopped talking about how muc...
h they loved our band and making it clear that they were the best wedding band they have ever heard. Jack was so wonderful to work with, meeting with us in person and on the phone, giving us helpful hints and lists of the top songs at that current moment to help make our song selections!!
UNREAL Talented Musicians and Performances
My husband and I wanted a band for our wedding, not just any band something that really showed our love for music. Other bands we looked at were too cheesy and couldn't play the eclectic music that we...
love. Jack Garrett and the Syndicate Band is top notch and went above and beyond our expectations. Jack is super helpful and really tunes in to what a bride and groom are looking for in reception music. Not only that, we can't say enough good things about the performances by Jack, Lady T, and the musicians. Lady T's voice is unbelievable and the musicians are some of the best we have ever heard. My guests are still talking about the sax player who came out on the dance floor and laid on the ground jamming out (absolutely crushing it): "Were we at a concert?!" was the response we received. They are everything and MORE you can ask for in not only a band to have play at a wedding but also a band to play at any type of event/venue. Thank you for making the night even more special than it already was.
This band is fabulous. I feel so lucky that we were able to book them. From cocktail hour to the last song of the night, it was just perfect. All night long, people were asking me where I found the band. They exceeded all expectations!
A BIG shout out to "Jack Garrett and the Syndicate"!!!!!!! Their 11-piece band was magnificent! So many compliments and SO much talent! Jack even MC'd the reception, keeping the party going from introducing the bridal party, announcing first...
dances, toasts, cake cutting.... The works!! He made great suggestions during the planning process and walked Stacey and me through every step. Jack, you and your band mates are truly masters of your crafts and Stacey and I couldn't be happier! If anyone needs a wedding band and a band leader that handles so much so you don't have to, call Jack Garrett! Cheers!
I highly recommend Jack Garrett and the Syndicate for your wedding. They played at my daughter's wedding in January and had the dance floor rocking all night long. They played during cocktail hour and also a nice background for our dinner. Ev...
eryone said it was the best music they ever heard at a reception.
Jack and team did a great job at keeping our guests dancing all night!
PACKED DANCE FLOOR ALL NIGHT
Our beautiful daughter, Sarah, was married to the love of her life this past weekend, 31 October 2015. As mother of the bride, I spent the last 10 months planning much of the wedding. Needless to say, these mon...
ths were busy and stressful, but mostly joy-filled.
As we began the process of choosing vendors … reception venue, cake, photographer, flowers, and a band to top off the evening … we spent countless hours doing research both online and talking to people. My son-in-law, a musician, wanted a top class band for the reception. James consistently found amazing reviews about Jack Garrett. Also, two of our other wedding vendors had done previous events with Jack and gave glowing reports. And so our decision was made.
To add to the stress of planning a wedding, it is worthwhile to note, I believe, that my daughter and her fiancé live out-of-state. On two different occasions, Jack took the time to speak at length with James on the phone to plan the perfect evening. Because of Jack’s background as an event planner, he came up with an agenda for the evening that our guests are still talking about!
After the church ceremony was over and we arrived at the reception venue, my stress level disappeared. Jack and his band were already playing the most beautiful background music as our guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers. The party had already started! And when Jack introduced the wedding party he was fabulous … hugely entertaining!
The members of the Jack Garrett Band are truly gifted musicians. Many have actually played with such greats as Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr. It is important to Jack that his band members are top-notch. And they are!
The entire evening was storybook perfect and mostly because of the music. Have you ever attended a wedding (or other event) where the dance floor is crowded and then the band switches gears and all of a sudden the dance floor empties? That never happened! I mentioned this to Jack at the end of the evening and he told me that his band sticks to what works! And he was right.
The days following the wedding have been filled with amazing comments regarding the music. Everything was perfect … above and beyond our wildest dreams!
I have since had the opportunity to speak with Jack to thank him. He made our daughter's wedding reception one to be envied! We are so grateful and look forward to working with Jack in the future.
So first and somewhat most importantly, the quality and performance that the Jack Garrett Band provided at our August wedding was exceptional! They were so much fun- the dance floor was packed all night and they made our wedding so incredibly m...
emorable. We had a number of friends and family comment on how great they were. My next goal is to convince all of our friends getting married to book them so that I can hear them again as a guest rather than a bride.
Second, Jack is a pro. His team/band members are amazing. Amazing talent!!
Third which was our MAJOR selling point- Jack has so much experience and offers so much advice to make the wedding "flow" that much better and more enjoyably. My entire wedding goal was to find wedding vendors I could trust and Jack was even more than that. We met with him a few times before the wedding- each so enjoyable. He provided great recommendations for our wedding timeline. My now husband and I loved the process of selecting our favorite songs for our wedding. And he made sure absolutely everything was perfect the day of! I highly recommend Jack Garrett!!!
Jack Garrett and The Syndicate played at our daughter's wedding and they were fantastic!They set the mood and vibe for the entire night starting with the strings playing during cocktail hour, the intro of the wedding party, the couple's first d...
ance, the father/daughter and mother/son dance and all the great songs that followed. Our guests were on the dance floor the entire evening and consistently told us how much they LOVED the band. It was so much fun and I still have friends comment on what a great time they had, best reception ever, best band ever! Thanks, Jack, for making our special night so memorable and for giving us all happy feet!
Stop reading this review. Just book Jack Garrett and the Syndicate. I say this objectively as both a person who has attended a lot of weddings and someone who had the privilege of working with Jack to make my own wedding reception dreams a real...
ity. They are, without question, the greatest wedding band I've ever encountered. They play it all, and in many cases they play it better than the original. When I told Jack Garrett that I wanted to sing to my bride with my future father-in-law on guitar, he didn't question it. He immediately began working on a plan to make that crazy stupid dream come true. They played the songs we requested, and plenty we wouldn't have thought to request but that ended up being perfect. Jack brings both a deep commitment to making your wedding reception run smoother than you ever thought possible, as well as the talent and experience to actually make that happen. He's great. Why are you still reading this? Just book him. Stop. Seriously. Book him.
Jack Garrett and his band were an excellent choice for our wedding. During planning, Jack and his assistant were prompt and thorough responding to emails. Jack listened and asked a lot of questions while designing the timeline and learning abou...
t our music preferences, so that the reception was tailored to our and our guests' styles. I liked that Jack put a lot of focus on the guests during planning because really a reception is given for the guests to enjoy - it's not only about the bride and groom. At the reception, Jack provided a trio of musicians during cocktail hour, live music during dinner, and live music for dancing, with DJ service during breaks. The music was wonderful all night, and the band added so much energy to the event. All of our guests commented on how fun it was to have a live band, and the dance floor stayed packed until the very last song. In fact, people didn't want to leave when it was over! I highly recommend Jack Garrett and his musicians to any bride and groom looking for a live band for their reception.
There are simply no words to describe just how great Jack Garrett and his band are. We recently had the 11 piece group play at our wedding and they were nothing short of amazing. He is very confident in his band and what they can provide, and t...
hat confidence is well deserved. Throughout the night our guests were coming up to us telling us how great the band was and a few friends have even asked for their contact information so they can use them at their upcoming weddings. Jack was a great listener and truly took to heart the vibe we wanted to have at our reception. There wasn't a single song played all night that we (& our guests) didn't absolutely love! Jack is also more than just the leader of a band. He was very helpful in guiding us through the timeline of our reception ensuring that we created a great flow throughout the entire evening. Jack is the real deal and is worth every penny you spend. If there is one thing you are considering stretching your budget for, make it Jack Garrett! A pleasure to work with & hopefully we will get to see him at some friends weddings in the future!
Hiring Jack Garrett and the Syndicate for our May wedding was one of the very best vendor decisions we made. It is no exaggeration to claim that Jack and his band are largely responsible for the fantastic night that we and our guests had. It is...
important to recognize that our gratitude towards Jack goes beyond just what he did for us that night, but extends all the way to the beginning when we were planning the wedding. Jack is a master at engaging an audience, and his advice on this matter was a driving force for a lot of the decisions that we made for the flow of the night. However, he was always sure to prioritize our hopes and wishes for the evening to make it work for everyone involved. For example, upon receiving our preferred song list, Jack was able to get a feel for what sort of party we wanted to have, and was able to put together the perfect set list to keep our guests dancing all the way until midnight! Jack was also very accommodating when it came to more specific/less traditional requests. For example, we really wanted live music playing during our cocktail reception between the ceremony and dinner, and he helped us identify the ideal musicians for the occasion. Jack is a truly kind, original, and talented gentleman, and our wedding would not have been the same without him. Nothing made this more apparent than when so many very close friends of ours said that they could only hope to have such a fun and memorable band when their special day comes around.
It’s been a few months since our wedding, and people are still talking about our wedding reception band: Jack Garrett and The Syndicate. Our 5/9/15 event was greatly enhanced because of the music. Jack is an excellent MC--very prepared and p...
rofessional. We had the 12 piece band and they had the perfect mix of vocals, brass, percussion, piano, etc. Our reception space was a bit unique, and the band prepared ahead of time to make sure the setup and sound would be fantastic. The music during the cocktail hour and dinner set the mood well. When the crowd started dancing, the band was fabulous. Especially on songs that utilized the whole band like "Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?" They played everything from standards to contemporary music, and they read the crowd really well to make it a one-of-a-kind event for us and our guests. We have no regrets and highly recommend them, worth every penny and more. Where our reception venue took the attitude "things go wrong on your wedding day" Jack and the band made up for it and went above and beyond to make sure everything was what we had hoped for and more. He even worked with my (now husband) to prepare a special surprise for me during the reception, as well as play a song for my parents. Years to come when we look back, Jack Garrett and the Syndicate will be without a doubt one of our top memories.
Jack and his band played at our recent wedding reception in May 2015 andy they were dynamic! What a fantastic sound! Jack and his team are so talented and professional. We received so many compliments from our guests! We had a few musicians pla...
y during cocktail hour and they did an excellent job. From the beginning Jack has been nothing but gracious and wonderful to work with. The band sound is AMAZING - it made the reception hall come alive and the songs they played kept our guests on their feet the whole night. What an exceptional way to celebrate our big day!!
Jack was an incredible part of our wedding - we have gotten so many compliments on the band from both the younger and older people at our wedding. Jack also met with us many times before the wedding to get to know us and figure out what kind of...
music and feel we wanted for the day. I have been to many weddings where the DJ/band doesn't even pronounce the Bride and Groom's names correctly when they are introduced, and we didn't have that worry with Jack as our band - he confirmed every detail with us and outside of our wedding planner was definitely the most involved with our wedding of all our vendors. Would recommend to anyone!!
I really cannot put into words just how fabulous and professional Jack Garrett was. He made the wedding magical! Jack met with me several times to make sure my vision for the wedding music was going to come true. We used Jack for the cocktail h...
our as a small group and then the full band for the reception. Everyone was on the dance floor at the end! In fact we had bus issues because everyone stayed and partied! I wanted a classic, high end sound. Our family likes Frank, Dean, and songs we know the words to! Jack listened intently at every meeting and phone call and it was perfection.
In addition, Jack arranged the string quartet for the service. Again, perfection.
Thank you so much Jack! I cannot tell all of you how many compliments we had. I would recommend his every day of the week! He really made the evening! It was Magical!
Amazing, wonderful, engaging, are just a few of the words to describe The Jack Garrett Band! We hired them over two years ago for our daughter’s wedding that was just a week ago. Our decision to hire them was definitely the right one. The hu...
ge dance floor was packed the whole night once the dancing began. We had so many compliments on the band and we had numerous requests for their name for possible future events. Jack is a true “showman” and knows his stuff! We had hired a separate wedding planner but Jack is one himself when it comes to music and how and when to play certain songs and how to make the flow and timeline of the wedding run the smoothest! The musicians were terrific! Very talented and displayed a love for what they do. My only regret is that the night flew by because of all the fun! Trust me, they are worth every penny! Would hire them again without a doubt! Definitely a five star band with a lot of class and showmanship!
Where to start? Amy and I decided from the very beginning that we wanted people to have fun - that was the most important aspect of our reception. With that, we wanted to invest in an open bar and an exceptional band. With Jack Garrett, we got ...
a beyond exceptional band. From the get go, Jack was very impressive. His attention to detail in the planning process was excellent. He drove to Lexington, Kentucky several months before the wedding to meet us. We then had many telephone conferences and emails discussing our big day because he wanted to ensure it was perfect. At the reception, Jack and his band were stunning. They sounded great. They looked great. They played a wide variety of music and not a song went "undanced." Even after the wedding, Jack has stayed in contact to ensure we were satisfied. I'm big on customer service; Jack excels at making sure you're happy. We continue to get compliments on how great our band was. If you're looking for a reliable, quality, classy band, don't hesitate to book Jack Garrett. They're worth every penny.
Jack,
As the father of the bride I just to thank you and your band for an absolutely wonderful evening. The music was great you and your band are true professionals!
We where considering the traditional DJ option, boy what a mistake we w...
ould have made!!!! To all those considering the hire of Jack and his band , DO IT!
Bob Lovejoy
Lexington, Ky
Jack and his band were perfect. Throughout the entire process from start to finish, they were helpful, friendly, professional and kind. We loved planning our day with Jack. He stepped up right where we needed him to in the planning process.
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On the day, he did exactly what we needed. Played an array of music, that catered to a HUGE audience of different ages, tastes and backgrounds. People didn't stop dancing from the moment after we played our first dance song, until the late hours of the night.
My brand new wife and I highly recommend Jack and his band for your wedding. You won't regret it!
Jack Garret and The Syndicate entertained our guests for our daughter’s wedding reception with hours of superb music as well as MC’ing the event. Jack knows how to optimize your precious time during a wedding reception. From face-to-face meetin...
gs to plan the reception, to the jazz trio during cocktail hour and outstanding music for the “party time”, it’s a pleasure to work with these professionals! Our guests enjoyed the diversity of music and were highly complementary of the band. You will love Jack Garret and The Syndicate!
Jack Garrett blew us away! I am a professional musician and I have a wedding band in the Boston area. I know weddings; and I know bands. Jack and his band were absolutely exceptional! Not only did they sound fantastic, but Jack's knowledge of w...
eddings and event planning made the whole process extremely easy and perfectly flawless. He even brought extra musicians as an added touch!!
I can't tell you how many people have commented to me about how great the band was.
I can't tell you how many people commented that the band was the best they've ever seen.
I can't tell you how many people said that our wedding was the most spectacular wedding they've ever been to and the music was unbelievable!!
Many people, including myself, also got a chance to talk to some of the musicians and they were great to chat with. Top notch guys. Theresa blew the roof off. We loved so many songs...actually, EVERY song. Not a single song was lackluster. Every selection was perfect. So many people who we didn't expect to dance DANCED! Jack had a tall order as we like an eclectic mix of 1940's-2000's and they nailed it!
I also am so impressed with the flow of the wedding. Everything ran smoothly, all of the transitions were flawless. A truly magical experience.
Numerous people (even some older folks who have been to a LOT of weddings) have told us that ours was the best wedding they have ever been to and I think Jack Garrett played a big role in that!
Jack Garrett & team wowed us from the first tim...
e we heard them on their website. All of our communication with Jack & Pam was professional and even enjoyable! I looked forward to our meetings with Jack @ Panera as we planned out the details of our reception, because he is just that neat of a guy. It is clear that he loves what he does, and he knows how to keep the focus on what it is that the bride & groom want for their wedding. Jack had so many ideas to help our reception flow smoothly and to focus our guests' attention. The band learned "As Time Goes By" for our first dance. They also learned another song to back up my husband as HE sang to his mom during the groom/mother dance. Jack even dedicated a Michael Buble song to my grandmother, because she is such a big MB fan. She just loved it! I mean really, they were so accommodating and so much fun to work with.
We had a trio for cocktails, full band for the majority of the reception, and then DJ tunes for the last hour (since we had a 6-hour reception). Jack & team not only performed beautiful music from many genres & eras, they also kept up the energy and excitement all night long. They know how to read a crowd & work the room! My husband says he has never danced so much in one night - ever!
Rumor has it that Jack Garrett may be teaming up with a venue to host a dinner/dance in February 2015. If they do, we will make the trip down to Chicago just for that - that's how badly we want to go to another Jack Garrett party!
At our first meeting with Jack, we knew we were in good hands; it was just that obvious. Prior to the wedding, we had 2 face to face meetings at the venue, a couple conference calls and several emails back and forth for the purpose of music se...
lection. His attention to detail is genuine and spot on. As for the music... It was phenomenal! Everyone was blown away. He gave us all we asked for and more. He also did a great job managing the tempo of the reception. It was perfect and Jack is so personable. We got compliments all night long. Everyone had fun and our guests really enjoyed being treated to live music of such high quality. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Jack Garrett and The Syndicate rocked our wedding reception! When planning our reception we both agreed we wanted a band. We are both professional musicians so great music was a gotta have. We checked out all of the better bands in the Cincinna...
ti area. Jack and the Syndicate are the best wedding band in the city. Our family and friends are still raving about the band. Jack kept the night flowing smoothly and the dance floor was jumping' all night. They played a wide variety of dance music. We could not be happier with out choice of entertainment. We highly recommend Jack Garrett and The Syndicate! Thank You Jack!
Jack - I can't thank you enough for the spectacular job that you and the band did at Lauren and Mark's wedding. The singing and playing was incredible! I saw people dancing whom I've never seen dance before, and I can't even count the number ...
of rave reviews we received about you from the guests. "Where did you find that band?!?!?" was a much repeated question. My Mom was very touched by your Buble' dedication. I loved the energy and enthusiasm created by such outstanding music, all night long. It was truly unforgettable. You definitely are THE "Master" of Ceremonies. I so appreciate all of your efforts, preparing for months and then delivering everything expected - actually, much more than expected. I knew you would be fabulous but it was above and beyond. Thank you, thank you, thank you! - From a very pleased Mother-of-the-Bride
Just a quick note to say thanks to Jack Garrett and his band for making my daughter's wedding a night to remember. We were so blessed to have such a great weather day for an outdoor wedding and the reception was out of this world thanks to Jac...
k and his band. So classic, yet fun...all different types of music that had everyone dancing the whole night long.
The band is exceptionally talented, extremely professional, and the female singer so soulful and talented... I would highly recommend this band to anyone. Thanks Jack!!
As the father of the bride of a recent wedding, I feel compelled to write a review of this band. During the beginning stages of wedding planning, I was focused on two things – the venue and caterer. We ended up reserving Pinecroft with Funky’...
s catering as our choice (fabulous choice, separate review). Once this decision was made, I left the planning to my wife and daughter. From this point, I was primarily concerned about the budget… completely oblivious as to the impact the entertainment may have on the reception.
Long story short, I was convinced by my daughter that a band was important to make the reception ‘an event’. My daughter and now son-in-law selected Jack Garrett and his band for the reception. Now a full week after the wedding, I am still on an adrenaline high on how well the wedding went including the reception.
Jack told me while he was setting up before the wedding that this was not an ordinary wedding band, and wow, he was so correct. First off, Jack MC’d the entire reception – everything from introducing the wedding party and first dance to the sparkler exit of the bride and groom…everything throughout the course of the night. He does such a fabulous job, very professional yet fun… not at all ‘cheesy’. Once the band started playing, it was magical. It felt like the setting of an expensive jazz club. The musicians (all who have backgrounds touring with legendary stars) were phenomenal. Jack is a great singer and the female singer is unbelievable as well. They played all types of music per our selections and tons of people were on the dance floor the entire evening.
The main reason I am writing is that in hindsight, I would have made the music for the reception a much higher priority… not something to help meet the budget as I had been thinking. Luckily for me, everyone convinced me that Jack Garrett and his band was the right choice for our wedding and boy were they right. Jack and his band were such a major part of making my daughter’s wedding such a remarkable event; I can’t thank him enough.
Jack Garrett and The Syndicate were one of the highlights of our daughter's wedding. A big band sound, with professional musicians, who love what they do, performing great music, and entertaining.
Jack guided us through the process and detail...
s of having a schedule and timeline for the reception, so that the couple, family and friends could celebrate in incomparable style. We loved the maturity and depth of accomplished musicians. The band also showcased the performance of the bride's close friend during the reception. Everyone was on the dance floor, from 5 yr olds to 85 year olds. Jack Garrett and the Syndicate provided the music to insure it was a night to remember for a lifetime!
Jack went above and beyond our expectations. He was fantastic to work with and provided so much insight into our planning and making the coordination of the day go smoothly. Knowing how busy Jack was throughout the year, his attention and focus...
on our wedding made us feel like we were his only client. This doesn't even begin to touch on the band's performance on our wedding day.
The samples you hear on his website, while they are wonderful and one of the many reasons I chose to book Jack Garrett and The Syndicate, the samples are nothing to the live performance. Jack made sure to provide a continual increase in energy to the night and was able to build off of the moods and reactions of our guests - all while the band remained completely in sync. This extremely talented group of gentlemen and Theresa blew all of our guests away, making the dance floor impossible to leave, even my 86 year old grandmother was out there! The band was even able to support a surprise performance by my best friend, with no practice prior to the event - a feat in and of itself.
An outstanding band was my Number 1 priority for our wedding. I promise you, all you need are these guys and a dance floor - forget the flowers and the food.
I must admit that I was a picky bride and had very high expectations. Jack Garrett and The Syndicate absolutely blew me away! During the planning process Jack helped my husband and I come up with a very detailed timeline and even helped with co...
ol photo op ideas! We decided to add Teresa as an addition vocalist and could not have been happier! Jack Garrett and his band are able to create a classy and fun environment for people of all ages! Guests of all ages enjoyed the night and the entertainment! I would highly recommend this band to anyone that is looking for a live band. Trust me...you will not regret it! We absolutely loved dancing the night away. Thank you, Jack!
Jack Garret and the Syndicate were outstanding!!! Jack provided such great guidance through the whole process of planning our wedding reception, and the band was absolutly amazing. We planned a black-tie wedding, and wanted to make sure the m...
usic was full of energy. Jack and the Band delivered. The vibe in the room was great! Non-stop music and dancing, and we received so many compliments from our family and friends. Everyone had such a great time, and the Jack Garrett and the Syndicate really helped to pull together an amazing night. They truly helped make the night so special and memorable. If you are interested in great music, and want a band and band leader who will keep the energy up and keep guests dancing, Jack Garrett and the Syndicate are your best bet! I highly recommend them.
The short review: Jack and his group were amazing. You won't be sorry.
The long review: Jack Garrett and the Syndicate were everything you could want in a wedding band. He MC'd, he helped organized our timeline, he and his boys gave life to th...
e reception. They have a seriously classic and epic sound, exactly what you want from a big band. They have a HUGE repertoire, play exactly what you do and, more importantly, don't want and play it well. Very well. Every guest who I spoke since has raved about the music, especially the female lead vocalist. I couldn't be happier with the performance!
These guys were amazing. I've chaired many charity and corporate events over the last forty years, most of which included music so I am no stranger to booking and working with bands. Jack Garrett is a total professional - what you see and hea...
r on his web-site is truly what you get and more. We had considered saving money and hiring a DJ, but for my only daughter's wedding I wanted to splurge on a great live band and it was worth every cent. Jack worked closely with my daughter, son-in-law and the wedding coordinator choosing a long play (and don't play) list and developing a solid script for the evening - his advice and insights were invaluable. More than that, Jack and his band have the innate ability to "read" the moods of the room and play just the right music to electrify our guests and keep the party going. I was also very impressed that they played long sets and took very short breaks (filling the breaks with appropriate recorded music). In my experience this is quite rare....many bands seem to play for 20 minutes, then take a 25 minute break....Not Jack!
I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to book them again.
Chuck O'Leary - Father of the Bride
We hired Jack Garrett and The Syndicate for our June wedding in Lexington, KY and could not have been happier! Our wedding reception was truly an amazing party thanks to them, and they had our guests of all ages dancing on the dance floor and h...
aving a good time. Their energy livened the party and we've lost count of how many guests told us during and after the wedding, how much they enjoyed the band, and how it was the best wedding reception they had been to in ages. We were incredibly happy with the songs they played, and very impressed by Jack's singing voice, MC talents, and the female vocalist's talents as well. Jack also helped us arrange the timeline of events for our wedding which was extremely helpful and much appreciated since we did not hire an actual wedding planner. Our experience was absolutely perfect and we highly recommend Jack and his band for any event!
Jack Garrett and the Syndicate played at our wedding in May. My #1 goal for the wedding was for people to have fun and dance. To me, the band was the most important aspect of the wedding. And Jack Garrett delivered! Everyone, I mean everyone, w...
as dancing for hours on the dance floor. We even extended the party a half hour because everyone was having such a ball. Jack kindly offered to stay and continue to DJ as well. I got so many compliments on the band from friends to grandmothers. Jack Garrett and the Syndicate had such a range and were able to play classics like Sinatra and also more modern stuff like Pharrell's "happy". Thanks Jack for being a great singer and MC for the night!
We booked jack Garrett at the last minute and they were more than accommodating. The band is super friendly, energetic and professional. Jack worked with all of our request and didn't hesitate when we wanted to change some stuff the day of. ...
We decided to use the band after they also performed at my brothers wedding. They can play any style of music you prefer. I HIGHLY recommend them!
As the mother of the bride, I wanted my daughters wedding to be perfect. Jack Garrett and the Syndicate helped our wedding to be beautiful! The band was amazing!! Jack and Theresa have beautiful voices, and the musicians in the band were so ...
talented that I felt like we were at a concert. I would highly, highly recommend Jack Garrett and the Syndicate. Our guests loved the music, and the dance floor was full all night long.
Jack is a pro ! We are still getting compliments from guests about the band at the wedding . Both Old and young enjoyed dancing to all types music. I appreciated all the extras that they did for us, like a few percussion musicians playing at th...
e pre-reception and the the brass musician leading the wedding party thru the casino to where the reception was in the Ballroom.
I nor the bride and groom had to get involved that day with set up . The coordinator at Hollywood Casino and Jack -took care of it all . It was amazing and exceeded all our expectations. All promises made were followed thru and than some .
Thanks to Jack and his band!
Mary E.
Wow! If you want a first class affair Jack Garrett is a must!!! Go to Jack's website read what they wrote, everything is %100 true!!!! If you're looking for the real deal they are it, let me save you time! From the first phone call with Pam to ...
meeting Jack at the venue, so he knew exactly what we wanted Jack/and the band delivered! The two vocalist were awe inspiring and the rest of the 11 piece orchestra was perfect! Jack was our master of ceremony and took care of where we needed to be through out the reception. Perfection! Thank you!
Jack Garrett and the Syndicate are a revelation -- the best band I have ever seen at a wedding, and the wedding was ours!!!! This eleven-piece outfit specializes in classic R&B, swing, big band jazz, popular standards, and hip contemporary num...
bers that will lift any reception up many notches!!!
What impressed me the most was the professionalism -- the musicians were spectacular, slick, and super-cool looking; and Jack as the front man and lead singer is a rare combination of big talent and finger-on-the-pulse emcee sensitivity. Jack knows how to keep things cooking. This band is well worth the price. Believe me, you will get your money's worth and much more.
We will admit, we splurged on the band. We were having a vintage style wedding. I am a wedding photographer, so I knew the difference between a good wedding band and a great one. We found Jack Garrett online and after seeing a few video clips, ...
we knew he was the band to beat.
After our first conference call, we knew he would cost a little more than we had planned, but we knew he was going to be worth it. It was the best money we have ever spent. Seriously. Jack and his amazing band of talented musicians were so good, so fun, so cool and provided the perfect entertainment for our wedding.
But above all, is Jack. We finally met Jack in person about 6 months before the wedding and just fell in love with him. He totally got us and knew what we wanted. I had a special tribute I wanted to do for my father and asked Jack if he could play an MP3 of a song my dad wrote and recorded in 1966 to surprise him and after listening to the song, Jack did not hesitate to say, 'I am going to teach this to my band and we are going to perform this live for your dad". Needless to say, it was one of the highlights of the night and blew my dad away.
His female vocalist Theresa was tremendous and did such a beautiful job with our first dance (Sade, By Your Side) as well as my dad's song. The whole band was amazing and Jack had a great feel for the guests and when to get everyone up and when to cool it down for toasts. He even let the groom join the band playing harmonica, which was another amazing highlight for me.
We decided not to hire a videographer and knew we would have friends capture some moments on their phones, but 3 weeks later Jack suddenly lets me know he has it all on video. and is now posting these incredible memories online and I am just giddy watching them.
Many of our friends and family are musicians. We have heard nothing but rave reviews from all of them on how good this band is. Well worth the money. Jack made the night perfect.
Jack played our wedding on 10/19/13, and we could not be more pleased with them. EVERYONE talked about how much fun they were, and the musicians were excellent! Highly recommend them - the dance floor was a rockin' party all night long!!!
My now husband and I knew that a band was one area we wanted to splurge on because music is important to us and our venue (Coney Island at Moonlight Gardens) was made for a big band. We hit if off with Jack immediately during our first meeting....
He was really upbeat and listened to us while still using his expertise and knowledge to lead us through the ins and outs. One of the perks of using Jack is that he provides a tentative schedule to keep the night flowing - and trust me it flies by so you need this!!! Jack and the band kept our reception hopping from the cocktail hour through the last song. He played a nice mixture of Frank Sinatra type music and more recent dance tunes. We had a pretty young wedding crowd and the dance floor was not empty for a minute! EVERY guest that has seen us since the wedding had told us we had the best, most fun wedding they've ever been to! And everyone attributed this to the band and the venue. Moreover, Jack and his band composed and played a very special Dave Matthews song for our first dance, which I know meant the world to my husband. If you want a band/DJ and MC that knows when to pick up the pace, slow it down, read the crowd, is classy, has an amazing sound, and is affordable, punctual, and professional then look no further!!
My wife and I were looking for a big sound for our venue. We definitely didn't want a DJ, we wanted that live music sound. Jack Garrett and the Syndicate Band were a great fit. The Soundtrack they provided for our night was unforgettable.
I used Jack Garrett and The Syndicate for my wedding on August 10, 2013. Jack was helpful and involved from the start, helping us pick our music, decide on the order of events, and determine what we wanted the overall feel of the night to be. ...
I wish words could express how amazing Jack and his band were on the night of the wedding. The music was abosultely fabulous, and people were dancing all night long. After the wedding, every person I spoke to said that the band was by far the best part of the evening. My dad (the father of the bride) said that he wants to host another party just so he can hire Jack and his band again, and is already insisting my brothers (ages 17 and 19) use Jack for their weddings. I cannot recommend Jack enough. He made my wedding an incredible, beautiful and memorable experience, and I would absolutely hire him again.
Jack Garrett and The Syndicate did an amazing job at our wedding! Jack met with us to set up a timeline for the reception and kept in contact with us if we needed to change anything. We knew what was going to happen and when we could expect it....
The music was fantastic as well! We have gotten a lot of compliments from our family and friends about the band. They played music from today along with classic songs. Jack did a great job making sure people were on the dance floor and having fun all night long. I would recommend Jack and The Syndicate to anyone who is looking for a great band that will guarantee a fun night for everyone.
My wife and I recently got married in August in Columbus. We could not have asked for a better experience! From day 1 Jack had always been a professional. He met with us around our busy schedule and he spent hours getting to know us, our mus...
ical tastes, our likes and dislikes. He was not only our wedding band singer but also our event planner. Weeks before the wedding we had gotten the day's schedule down to every detail, the songs we had wanted, and he filled in the rest! He made the planning experience so simple and really helped us relax.
As for the wedding, I can only say you had to be there. Jack personally sang Hava Negila (a traditional Jewish folk song) to kick off the wedding, and it just got better and better. The band was outstanding and the energy kept everyone on the dance floor the entire wedding. He organized everything including our entrances, first dance, cutting of the bread and cake, father/daughter and mother/son dances, and more. Theresa (another one of Jack's singers) has a beautiful voice and she complimented the band so well. It was better than my wife or I could have imagined!
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The Jack Garret Music band was excellent for our wedding and really set the stage for everyone to have a truely great time.
They were very professional from start of c...
ontact to the final dance of the evening. Easy to work with, made very helpfull suggestions and gave assistance in planning when asked.
We had the 10 piece band was wonderful and appealed from the 20 yr old
up to the 70 plus guest. For weeks after the wedding our friends,
relatives and associates talked about and had great complinments in just how much the enjoyed the evening and how really good the music was.
They said it was the best wedding they had been to in many years. Thanks to Jack Garret for such a wonderful memories, TJ