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J&R Music

5.0
(13)best-of-weddings

Central New York

About This Vendor

Making Music Into Memories

J&R Music provides eclectic entertainment for weddings and is based in Sterling, NY. This team specializes in bringing energy and enthusiasm to your reception. Let them help you create the perfect party atmosphere for you and your guests to enjoy. J&R Music is made up of two professional musicians with over 30 years of experience in the event industry. Jeff Sawyer and Ron Hurne each possess an incredible talent for engaging crowds and creating a vibrant atmosphere. Jeff is a pianist and composer and has become a beloved figure in the upstate New York music scene during the course of his career. As an accomplished vocalist, DJ, and MC Ron has brought his passion for DJing to the company’s list of services. This team is passionate about giving your special event the soundtrack it deserves. Whether it’s live music and vocals or DJ services you require, they can help you out on all fronts. You’re invited to meet with them and consult on what kind of music you require for your celebration. Jeff and Ron are happy to add your favorite songs to their repertoire, as they understand the importance of hearing the music that matters to you on this momentous occasion. They can also provide audio equipment such as microphones which you can use for your ceremony if necessary.

Details

Equipment
Audio/Visual Equipment, Sound Equipment
Music Genres
Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, Folk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Music Services
MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner

J&R Music Reviews

Reviewed On 6/06/2022 by Shannon J
Hired Jeff and Ron for my wedding May 2022 . From start to finish they were amazing. Great communication, great energy and great attention to detail. They had me and my husband out on the dancefloor all night( and we are not normally dancers). ...
They also played live music during the cocktail hour and I cannot say enough about how well that went . I absolutely loved it. Everything went so well I wish I could do it all again. Book them immediately!! Thanks guys!!!
Reviewed On 3/25/2022 by Katie D
By far the best choice for music at our wedding!!! Jeff and Ron were amazing from planning to execution!! They supported my parents when they wanted to sing and play along for a special performance on our first dance. They were very professiona...
l and I would highly rate them. Ron made it easy to plan out the event from start to finish. Stuff I would have never even thought of they were on top of. They even got some music for me they didn’t have. If I ever needed to have a mix of DJ and live music again, I would hands down hire again!!! Thank you guys so much!!
Reviewed On 3/22/2022 by Jolene Z
J&R Music was by far the best choice we could have made for our wedding music. From live ceremony and cocktail hour music to DJing at the reception. Jeff and Ron are SO friendly and just want to bring your special day to life. We could not have...
asked for better people to help coordinate and make our day go smoothly. Jeff and Ron felt more like friends than a vendor we hired. We are so thankful we found them! You will not be disappointed with J&R Music.
Reviewed On 12/25/2021 by Jillian D
My husband Matt and I cannot say enough good things about Jeff and Ron! We were so blessed to have them be a part of our big day. It's not often that you find a pair that does instrumentals, vocals and DJing/MC (both amazing musicians!). We had...
Jeff play the piano during our ceremony, Jeff and Ron both played instrumentals/did vocals for our cocktail hour and Ron was the MC during our reception and they both stayed to DJ. I chose to walk down the aisle to a song that Jeff wrote, it was just so beautiful!! We asked if he could have a violinist come to play during the ceremony as well which Jeff kindly arranged. They were both so timely with their communication and honestly exceeded all our expectations throughout the entire planning process as well as on the day itself. They nailed it all! Our family and friends who attended commented on how great they were. Highly highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!
Reviewed On 9/13/2021 by Abigail L
Ron did an amazing job! He's very experienced and gave us great suggestions on music for the ceremony and reception. I highly recommend J&R music for anyone who wants to have the perfect wedding!
Reviewed On 9/10/2021 by Chris P
From the minute I talked to Ron I knew he would be terrific for my daughter's wedding. He was so helpful, positive and put me totally at ease. He contacted my daughter and son-in-law and gave them helpful suggestions. He and Kelly were FANTA...
STIC during the reception, the dance floor was full and everyone said he was the best they had heard. Thank you Ron for making the reception a BLAST!!
Reviewed On 8/21/2021 by Camille P
J&R helped us have the BEST wedding night. They were amazing for live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, down to play whatever we requested. They helped keep the dance floor moving all night as our DJ's. I would recommend them to anyone ...
who wants live music, a DJ, or both!
Reviewed On 8/17/2021 by Lisa S
Ron and Jeff are absolutely great! From meeting and talking before the wedding they helped make our day the best day. Jeff did amazing singing for the cocktail hour. Everything from start to finish was perfect. Highly recommend them if you are ...
wanting a fantastic time!
Reviewed On 6/23/2021 by Amanda I
You will not regret choosing Ron, Gary, and Jeff to host your wedding. From start to finish, they took care of us and made us feel like a priority. We were originally scheduled to get married in 2020 but had to reschedule for 2021 due to COVID-...
19, and Ron made it a point to call us to check-in multiple times between our first meeting and our wedding. All of them bring such incredible talent and intuition to their craft, our event flowed seamlessly from beginning to end. They performed live music for us during our cocktail hour, and then hosted the rest of the reception as DJ's, and I could not choose one that I enjoyed more than the other - both were incredible! Most importantly, they do not just come in to your event with a set playlist, play the songs, and leave; instead, they feel out the room and go with the vibes they feel from the guests. They ended our event with a live acoustic version of "Ho, hey" that was completely unexpected but absolutely perfect. I would ABSOLUTELY hire them again. They are the best!
Reviewed On 6/11/2021 by Madison C
Jeff and Ron were absolutely amazing!! From the pre-wedding meeting where they helped us with our timeline, entrance songs, intros, speeches, etc. to the actual day of where they kept things running smoothly and kept the party going! We had a t...
he dance floor full literally the entire night and I had so many people rave about how well they were. My venue even spoke highly of them who clearly sees all sorts of DJ’s. The live music part was so special to get that added touch and they had music for everyone from oldies to new hits. They really knew how to read the crowd and even made sure to get certain songs approved by myself or husband since they were on our “do not play” list but were requested which I loved! Highly recommend, would have them at every party if I could!
Reviewed On 4/20/2021 by Evan D
Ron with J&R Music was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was very responsive, flexible, and professional. We had a super last minute change of plans and Ron was very flexible and truly made our reception an absolute blast. The dance floor w...
as always full with the best music playing! I would highly recommend booking J&R Music as the DJ for your wedding; they’re one of the best DJs in the greater Syracuse area!
Reviewed On 1/24/2021 by Adam L
J&R were great to work with, even with all the curveballs we encountered during the pandemic (we managed to have a socially distanced wedding during the late-summer lull in the pandemic). They met with us initially in person (before everything...
shutdown), then virtually. They tailored everything for us, and worked with family members that wanted to sing live at the wedding, and made everything "just work". They provided live music and coordinated with the venue to make sure the timing of the event went off perfectly.
Reviewed On 4/21/2020 by Katie B
We had the best experience with J&R Music! Our wedding was this past October (2019) at Colloca Estate Winery in Fair Haven, NY and they literally rocked it-they know how to keep the dance party going! They were both super flexible and met with ...
us a couple of times before the wedding to make sure we got everything we wanted! There were a couple different options we could chose from, as far as packages are concerned, and we chose live music for cocktail hour, DJ music for open dancing and floor lighting. We were so impressed and so were our guests! Jeff and Ron both met all of our needs. They helped keep our wedding very organized and worked really well with our photographers to make sure everything was timed perfectly! We are so incredibly happy that J&R Music played our wedding and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to keep the party going!

Contact Info for J&R Music

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Central New York(315) 256-1678

Meet the Team

meet the owner
Ron Hurne
Owner
Ron Hurne is a graduate of the Greatbatch School of Music at Houghton College and also holds a Master of Science degree in Education from SUNY Oswego. He has worked with live sound for over 20 years and got his start in radio in 2001 working for WVOA in Syracuse, NY. At Houghton College he served as the programming director at WJSL - the college's radio station. As a vocalist, Ron has performed with numerous bands, in musicals, operas, and in 2014 he made a successful appearance singing with the National Sacred Honor Choir at Carnegie Hall.
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