About this vendor
Allow us to custom fit the music for every aspect of your special day. Ceremony ,cocktails, dinner, dancing, MC services all available in package plans designed to fit your vision and your budget. Unlike many wedding bands that have a rotating lineup - the Jason Kendall Band has a consistent lineup featuring Jason Kendall ( saxophone, keyboards, vocals, guitar) Jeremy Kendall ( Bass, Vocals, Trumpet) Anthony Ambroso ( Guitar, vocals) Gary Matassa ( Drums) who have been making music together and pleasing audiences for over a decade. Premium sound is never extra and set up in up to 3 locations is included in all of our packages! Contact us today for a free quote or to learn more about the wide variety of services we can offer you.
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- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Piano
- Saxophone
Music Genres
- Dance
- Jazz
- Pop
- R&B
- Rock
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Jason and his band were an absolute highlight of our wedding day! From the start, their organization and genuine care for our special day shone through. We could tell that Jason was truly invested in providing the best music experience for us. Despite our busy schedules, Jason was always quick to respond to our emails, showing his dedication to making sure everything ran smoothly.
The band's performance during our cocktail hour, our first dance (the female singer was absolutely fantastic), and the beginning of our reception set the perfect tone for the evening. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the music, and the dance floor was packed right from the start! The energy and class they brought to our event were unparalleled, creating a fun and sophisticated atmosphere that we had hoped for.
In addition to their exceptional performance, Jason and his team's professionalism and talent truly stood out. They seamlessly incorporated our musical preferences and created a memorable experience for us and our guests. We understand that every vendor may have some neutral aspects, but in our experience, Jason Kendall Productions exceeded our expectations in every way.
We are already recommending Jason and his band to all our friends and family planning weddings or events. Choosing them was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process, and we wholeheartedly encourage others to book them without hesitation. Music was a crucial element for us, and they delivered beyond what we could have imagined. Thank you, Jason, for adding the perfect soundtrack to our special day!
Book Jason now!!! From our first point of contact, Jason was extremely responsive, professional, organized, & kind. He really took the time to figure out exactly what we wanted as far as music played and timeline for our evening. The evening ran so smoothly having Jason in charge of introductions, speeches, dances, etc. He is an amazing MC and an extremely versatile and talented musician. Prior to our wedding, we watched Jason and his band play at various events around the city and they were consistently 100000/10 amazing every single time. The dance floor was consistently packed and every single guest raved about the band! Recommend to anyone and everyone!
Jason Kendall Productions is everything you could ask for in a wedding band. I come from a family of musicians and have played in local cover bands for the majority of my life. My wife and I (and the majority of our wedding guests) are avid live music lovers. When tasked with choosing a band for our wedding, I wanted more than anything to find a band that my wife and our guests would be impressed by. After seeing Jason perform in my hometown of Hilton Head Island, SC and talking with him the same night, I realized JKP was exactly the band that I was hoping to find. Here’s a couple of reasons to hire them: Jason truly cares about making your wedding day special. He was never reluctant to any of our wacky requests and his genuine approach and years of experience put my wife and I at ease in what was a very stressful time in our life. They are not only amazing musicians but they are amazing entertainers. They played music for our ceremony, MC’d the entire night, performed a relaxing Jazz set for our cocktail hour, learned one of our favorite Weezer songs, got all of our guests to dance all night with their wide range of material, and flawlessly sung and performed difficult songs from artists most wedding bands wouldn’t dare to attempt- like Under Pressure by Queen and Highway to Hell by AC/DC. I can’t express enough thanks to JKP for making my wedding day unforgettable. Do yourself a favor and hire this band!
Jason Kendall productions was unbelievable. This is gonna sound like a totally over the top B.S. review but it is 100% sincere. Throughout the entire night the dancefloor was packed . Jason made sure the reception ran very smoothly. Being that I've been in the local music scene for over 20 years, we had dozens of musicians in our bridal party and as guests and I can't think of one of them that weren't blown away by the band's performance. They were very tight and polished. Every request i had during our planning stage was granted. They were honestly worth every penny. My friends and family will be raving about our reception for a long time and most of the credit belongs to Jason and hid band.
This. Band. ROCKS.
Wow. I don't even know what else to say.
All of our guests complained of their feet hurting for days after our wedding because this band kept everyone dancing all night long. (HA)
They rocked the house and were so. much. fun.
The unexpected 90's hip-hop mash-up? Spectacular.
The Blink 182 / Good Charlotte / Fall Out Boy / alt rock sing-a-long? Inject that into my veins.
The cherry on top, though, I must say - was the fact that this all-male band learned "Love Story" by Taylor Swift just for me - to close out the night - and it resulted in probably the best moment of my life. (Besides getting married to my soul mate and all)
Anyway, they are SO talented. They are PROFESSIONAL. They are respectful and kind.
If you want your dance floor packed all night, these are the guys for you.
100/10. Jason Kendall Productions is the very best. We can’t stress enough how happy we are with Jason Kendall Productions, who played for our ceremony and reception at our wedding. Jason also did a wonderful, spot on job at providing the MC services for the night. Guests have reached out to specifically tell us how much they loved our band. They kept the party going all night long, and the dance floor full. Jason hit every genre and read the room, when a new style of song was needed. We still can’t get over how wonderful they were. Jason was easy to work with leading up to our wedding, and always got back to us quickly and answered any questions or concerns. If you are questioning if you should book Jason for your event, you 1000% should! You will be so happy you did!
Jason Kendall Productions played for our wedding and quite honestly, there is no one better. So much talent and extremely professional. Couldn’t recommend more!
My mom's only request for our wedding was a live band, so when I stumbled on Jason Kendall Productions and saw they could provide a jazz trio, DJ and MC, and dance band, I was over the moon! And everyone LOVED Jason Kendall Productions at our reception! The jazz trio for cocktail hour set a classic & elegant mood, and the dance band/DJ for the dancing was perfect fun! Jason was a great MC as well and met all of our requests. Thank you, JKP!
Jason did a phenomenal job at our wedding! It ended up being a chilly and rainy Pennsylvania day, but he was able to keep guests up and dancing the entire night. We started with his wonderful live music during cocktail hour - which was a HUGE hit with our guests. He worked with us to time speeches, dances, and special surprises throughout the night! Everyone had a blast and Jason was wonderful to work with, accommodating any special request we had!
Wonderful experience with this very talented and easy to work with band .
Jason and his band went above and beyond for our September wedding more than we could have ever expected. Our guests are still raving about them 2 months later! It was such a pleasure working with Jason, who helped us personalize our ceremony and was super detail oriented We appreciated his easy demeanor and his attention to detail and just overall personability!
As two musicians, music was super important to my husband and me and we were really blown away by their performance at our wedding. They learned specific songs for our ceremony, which they performed with an acoustic guitar duo, which made the moment that much more special and beautiful. The transition into the jazz trio during cocktail hour sounded great and it was such a fun way to get the vibe going before the reception.
Jason as MC kept everything flowing smoothly and on time, and checked in with us throughout the night. The band kept the dance floor full the entire time, even friends who I’ve never seen dance before. They have an extremely diverse set of songs that they play, and they really nail every genre so well. The musicianship of all members of the band was incredible, and as an ensemble, they were so tight and talented. 100/10 Jason Kendall Productions for elevating your experience for your day for amazing, highest-quality entertainment and an easy planning beforehand! Thanks Jason!!
Jason and his band were awesome! They worked with us in terms of our specific interests and timeline for the night. The dance floor was never empty - they had great energy and song selections. Highly recommend!
Jason and I never met in person before the day of the wedding but he was professional, thoughtful, and was always quick to respond when we had questions throughout the whole planning process. I asked Jason to play solo piano for the ceremony and he nailed a cover of Brandi Carlisle “The Story”. During the reception they kept the dance floor packed all night and our rowdy crowd cheered for an encore and they obliged! Don’t hesitate to book! Amazing! Can’t say it enough!
Jason Kendall Productions was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! Our dance floor was packed from the first song to the last song. Guests that never normally dance at weddings were up and having a blast! We received countless compliments regarding how fun, energetic, and inclusive the music selection was. Jason Kendall was also incredibly easy to work with and made the entire planning process personal and fun. He was quick to answer any questions my husband and I had, and truly remembered every single detail to pull off the perfect reception.
My husband and I couldn’t recommend this band enough! It’s been over a month and friends and family are still bringing up how fun the night was.
The absolute best! I cannot recommend choosing Jason and his band enough. My husband and I are musicians and music was one of the most important aspects of our day, and Jason and his group blew me away. I knew they would be good, but I didn't know they would be THAT GOOD! On top of that, Jason was one of the kindest vendors I encountered in all of Pittsburgh. He was communicative, kind, thorough, personable, and patient. He spoke with me and my family for hours as we sorted out the right package, instrumentation, and then the right flow of events for the evening. Jason takes the time personalize your wedding reception. I don't believe anyone in the area does that. His team is creative and flexible. He made our day unforgettable and the dance floor was full all night!!! So grateful to work with them. Don't second guess this choice - we spent hours debating on the right band and working with them was definitely the right choice.
Jason and his team were amazing. Truly I’m so grateful that our wedding was delayed due to covid, because it gave us the opportunity to get on Jason’s books. He took our wedding to the next level. A few specifics that might help future brides and grooms…
1. I am literally repulsed by most wedding MCs. I find them cheesy and annoying. Jason and DJ Digital Dave (who did some MCing as well) weren’t like that. I wanted the tone to be more along the lines of a fun night out with friends and family… their announcements kept the programming moving and made it a wedding, but didn’t detract from that vibe.
2. Jason works his butt off but makes it look effortless. He played acoustic guitar and sang for cocktail hour, played live sax and beats for dinner, and then headed up the band for dancing. He even played about 35-40 minutes after the venue technically closed because no one wanted to leave the dance floor. That’s a lot for one human but it didn’t seem to phase him- he brought the energy 100% of the time yet wasn’t annoying about it either.
3. I’m so glad we splurged on the DJ/ Band combo. Jason works closely with DJ Digital Dave- who is actually a club DJ and does live mixes. Look him up- he’s the real deal. This allowed us to do two turn tables and a live sax during dinner. It gave our wedding a fun, upscale, yet approachable vibe. It wasn’t old dinner music like Kenny G or something… quite the opposite…he even did a childish gambino cover on the saxophone. Such a vibe… energizing but not overly distracting. It was cool but still gram gram approved.
Additionally the DJ/ Band combo not only allowed us have full range of songs but we were able to get pretty creative as well. For example.. they did live drums to ‘Teach Me How to Dougie’. It was sick. With so many weddings happening now.. I for one am pretty bored with the typical wedding music. All of the song choices were exciting yet accessible to all.
4. The dance floor was packed. So our venue was set up in a way that the dance floor wasn’t centrally located AND the bar was in the other room. This would have been the kiss of death for an average band or DJ. Yet after they got going it was packed. If your venue is chopped up (like the Duquesne Club or whatever.. for reference we were on the lower level of the Monterey Bay) and you want people to dance, you’ll need to invest in above average music.
5. They are experts in their craft. As such, they do not need micromanaged. I was worried about the sound being too loud given the low ceiling at our venue but it was a non issue. They have such a gift, not only for playing music but reading the crowd responding accordingly. I sent them an obnoxious amount of music requests but at the end if the day they knew what we wanted to hear before we even knew it!
Long story short, if you want good music reach out to Jason!! We couldn’t be happier.
Run, don't walk to book Jason Kendall Productions for your wedding!!! Music is important to my family, and we knew that we just had to have a live band for our wedding reception. After doing a ton of research, I'm so happy that we decided to book Jason Kendall Productions!!1 We had a jazz set during cocktail hour and the full band during our dancing reception, and the dance floor was packed the ENTIRE night. Jason made planning SO easy for us, and was super accommodating with requests. They even let my brother (who is a professional drummer) play a song during our reception, which was such a special moment we are so grateful for! Our guests raved about the band all night long and we are STILL getting compliments! They are kind and so so talented. I would highly recommend them for any special event!!!
Jason Kendall and his band just performed at our wedding! Their entertainment left us speechless. Every single guest at our wedding danced from the very first song to the last song of the night. Every guest came up to us after the wedding complimenting us on our band and asking us how they can book for their event. We could not be happier with Jason Kendall. The dance floor was completely packed the entire night! We are thrilled to have hired Jason Kendall!
I can’t begin to say how amazing the Jason Kendall Band was for our November wedding! They were so easy to work with and we’re definitely the biggest hit of the night, they kept the dance floor full all night long and we have received countless compliments on how great the band was. We had the 5 piece band for our reception and had one member play for our ceremony, I can’t recommend them enough for your wedding (or any other event)!! Thank you for making our day so great!
Jason was a true professional, gentleman, and rock! He helped guide me through every step of planning, even with my unique situation that caused last minute changes. He completely put my mind at ease and pulled off the most incredible wedding. We hired the band and additional performers for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They were like energizer bunnies! They sounded good, looked good, and I truly cannot wait to have an occasion to hire them again!
Incredible!! We are still receiving compliments from guests!
Hiring the Jason Kendall Band was the best decision we made for our entire wedding. From the beginning, Jason was so kind and accommodating. He was organized and adaptive to our special requests for the music for both the ceremony and the reception.
During our reception, the dance floor was not empty for a second, and guests from 5 years old to 70 years old were consistently on the floor. We received more compliments on the band than any other aspect of the day. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this group!
I cannot say enough positive things about Jason and his band members—they were absolutely fantastic. We started off totally clueless about what was needed, and he led us through the entire process and took care of every detail from pre-ceremony to cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. We received so many compliments on how great the band was, and I would recommend Jason for ANY AND ALL events that requires music.
Where to begin! Jason was so easy to work with during the entire wedding planning process, even when we had to make updates and date changes due to covid. We were blown away by the band on our wedding day. We had so many guests compliment us and tell us that it was the best band they have heard at a wedding (and we agree!). Jason and the band have such great range and kept the dance floor full all night. We highly recommend you check them out if you want your wedding to be unforgettable!
We loved working with Jason Kendall and his team for our wedding ceremony music! Right from walking us through the contract process to performing on the big day, everything was perfect. Jason and his team provided us with sufficient time to select our custom music for prelude, entrance and recession.
The team was truly a professional -- in terms of timely communications and acknowledging our broader event timeline to fit their ceremony music production. They went above and beyond to include a few Bollywood melodies into the performance, which was really commendable :)
A must recommend if you're looking for a trustworthy, quality performance partner for your special event!
If every vendor was like Jason Kendall Productions, planning a wedding would be a complete breeze. We hired them for live music for the ceremony, cocktail, and reception. Planning our wedding happened to come in at a very unexpected busy year for both my fiancé and me. Even though we knew entertainment is a very important part, given all the other planning we had to do and with everything else going on in our lives, we only had time to give our selections for the main songs in the ceremony and reception. We asked Jason Kendall to do what he felt was best reading the crowd. And we could not have been happier with both the talent throughout the day and professionalism of working with the band in the entire process. Throughout the night, we kept getting people asking how we found the band and that they were incredible. Almost a week later, I am still getting messages and texts regarding how great they were and because of them, the dancing never stopped! One sweet touch is that he knew our intention was to give him a playlist of Italian music but as mentioned, we just did not have the time to put it together. He surprised with several songs he added on his own and that was greatly appreciated!
As a COVID Bride, I've planned 2.5 weddings over the course of 2 years, and I cannot say enough good things about Jason Kendall and his band. He was always communicative and extremely flexible. Our wedding reception on 7/10 was FAR from normal, and Jason and his band were ready and willing to roll with the punches, read the room, and put on a SHOW that friends and family members have been RAVING about ever since. I gave them my full trust to play what they felt was appropriate during the wedding, and they did so perfectly. Jason was also so ready and willing to help my Dad's band set up and borrow their equipment to play a short set in the middle of the wedding, which made my dream of having them play a reality. I truly and honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about them and neither can my guests. If you're looking for a band that can play (and play perfectly) everything from Backstreet Boys to Prince, stop right here, you've found the best in the 'burgh.
Jason is the best! He is so talented and was extremely accommodating during COVID wedding planning. He worked with us to figure out exactly how we wanted our day to go, and it was wonderful! I can't wait for our reception next year when we can see/hear/party with the entire band!
Jason Kendall is wonderful and just so helpful! I honestly have to say that his services were absolutely flawless!!! We couldn’t be happier. He was easy to work with, gave us great ideas, and provided exactly what he promised. :) Just a beautiful singer and soloist at our wedding.
Jason also introduced us to Jacqui. What an absolutely beautiful person. Her officiating the service was just so perfect. I literally listened to every word. Beautiful inflection and wonderful delivery. Bravo!
DJ Roy was great, too. What a great mix and fun times!! Nothing but kudos and high-fives from us and the crowd. Huge props!
Jason Kendall worked with us in the midst of all of the COVID changes, he kept me at ease with everything, provided help in areas I was worried about, or hadn't thought about! Truly excellent every step of the way. They went above and beyond in helping customize the perfect day for us! I would highly recommend booking any portion of their services for an event!
Jason Kendall Productions was absolutely incredible. They controlled the flow of the wedding from cocktail hour through the speeches. The song selection for the dancing portion was top notch. I would recommend this band to anyone for future weddings. They were all professional and very easy to work with. I received multiple compliments about our wedding and specifically about the band. Great job guys!
CANNOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH!!! Jason Kendall Productions is hands down, THE BEST wedding band out there. They absolutely MADE our wedding - no one left the dance floor the ENTIRE NIGHT - it was PACKED and so much fun!! We had several people ask us who they were, how to book them and numerous people even went up to them during the reception to try to book them for future events - our guests could not get over how amazing they were. We got so many compliments throughout the night and even now (several months after) people are still raving about how good the band was. It didn't matter which song was playing, the dance floor was completely packed all night. They also took requests from the guests and I swear they had just as much fun as we did. They also went above and beyond and LEARNED A NEW SONG for our first dance - AND allowed us to have a guest singer for it (a childhood friend) - they took the time to schedule a rehearsal with her beforehand and it literally could not have been more perfect. We also used them for the 3 piece jazz band during cocktail hour, and it was outstanding. They truly are above and beyond talented and willing to go out of their way to make your day everything you imagine it to be. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
The first time I heard Jason Kendall and his band I knew that I had to have them at my wedding. They were absolutely outstanding! Jason and his band was so organized and professional. They checked in with my husband and I regularly and knew exactly how to keep everyone having a great time on the dance floor! I heard so many times that no one has ever seen such a packed dance floor the whole night and how incredible the band was!! I could not recommend them enough!
We were very proud of our decision to have Jason and his band at our wedding. As a musician myself I was picky choosing our entertainment and they were the perfect choice. Jason did a wonderful job assisting in our ceremony, playing with the jazz cocktail trio and MC’ing the reception. He was completely professional from the time we began working together until the end of the night and our guests were all raving about how great the band sounded. Highly recommended.
I always knew I wanted live music at my wedding. Jason Kendall was referred to us by our venue and it was the best decision we made. Jason and his band was so easy to work with. They played acoustic for our ceremony and did a full piece set for our reception. I had a musical vision of what I wanted for our wedding and they far exceeded it. They accommodated everything from Bruno Mars to Van Morrison to Chris Stapleton. We have been married for 4 months now and we still receive compliments on our live entertainment and I think we will for a long time. I would highly recommend Jason Kendall - you won't regret it!
These guys don't live in just one genre; they're perfect to entertain your drunken college friends AND grandparents alike. Music is something that everyone experiences and remembers at your wedding, so find a way to work these guys into your budget! This band ROCKS and it was all everyone was talking about on our wedding night and morning after. They have a great reputation, very professional, loads of experience in weddings & events, their set list is so impressive and growing all the time. Can't say enough good things. Jason has a way of feeling the crowd, doing the right thing at the right time so as to not kill the mood. The flow of the night and timing of speeches, songs and special dances was perfect.
When my husband and I agreed to hire live musicians for our cocktail hour and reception and to emcee the latter, it didn't take us long to decide on Jason Kendall. Members of his family had been big fans of his former band, and I really liked what I heard from his YouTube package, so we hired the jazz trio package. Jason asked for our preferences for our big day, and incorporated all of our requests and then some. Not only did they deliver on the live music, but they were also able to accommodate our requests for a few recorded tracks as well. My mom and dad (both a current and former professional musician and jazz aficionados) were extremely impressed with their musicianship. So was I, of course, but what what folks didn' t see--and what contributes to a 5 star review--was also Jason's flexibility and professionalism when our timeline got slightly off track and we needed to re-arrange and/or cut a few things from the schedule. Thank you for being a part of our big day!
Jason and his team did a wonderful job at our cocktail hour and wedding reception at Phipps Conservatory. He was very easy to work with, and everyone loved this band. The song selection was exactly as we wished, and his performance helped make this a special night. I recommend them without any hesitation.
I don't think words can adequately explain how awesome it was to have Jason Kendall and his band at our wedding at the DoubleTree in Downtown Pittsburgh. We planned our Pittsburgh wedding from Washington State where we live so we heavily relied on The Knot to find our vendors. We decided on Jason Kendall early on and it was one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding weekend. He was super easy to work with and was open to pretty much any request that we asked of him and the band. We hired them for an extra hour and added the female singer, which adding her was also a great decision as she absolutely killed it the entire night. They played Marry Me by Train live for our first dance as husband and wife and let me tell you, it was better than Train singing it live. Their rendition of it was just magical. Jason took complete control of the reception as MC and his worksheet that he had us fill out for the schedule of the night made it super easy to plan out the entire reception. We got so many positive comments from our guests about the band. Everyone loved them and our guests danced the night away and were very receptive of the band as they performed. With the guests being so receptive of the band the band in return gave a killer performance the entire night. There was not a point in the night when the entire dance floor was not occupied by our guests. You will NOT be disappointed if you hire Jason Kendall for your event! Very professional and they sound amazing! Would recommend them 11/10!
Let’s just start off by saying that this band is top notch and the best with every style they play and they have a wide variety. It’s been 3 months since our wedding and our guests are still ranting and raving about how amazing the band was. Jason Kendall Productions truly made the reception so memorable. All of our guests were on the dance floor the entire evening! We provided a long list of song requests that we had and they implemented those songs into the reception perfectly. Their selections during dinner were appropriate for the mood and volume. Then it came time for dancing, and not one person was in their seat! They are truly talented musicians and each band member brings their own dynamic to the performance. They made our wedding exactly what we wanted it to be! Their professionalism, kindness, and communication promptness were first class. My husband, John and I cannot thank Jason Kendall Productions enough for a wedding reception of a lifetime. Hiring Jason Kendall Productions for your wedding reception is the best decision you can make and they are worth every penny.
All I have to say is FANTASTIC!!!! I planned everything from Michigan and this band was on top of it. They were helpful and quick to answer if I had any questions. I would definitely hire them again for any event! They made our special day the best we could ever have and kept the crowd going. Recommended by far to friends, family, and other brides to be.
Jason Kendall Productions is best of the best! My now husband and I actually planned our wedding date around their availability because I know what Jason Kendall Productions can do and how they deliver! The dance floor was packed the entire evening. All of the guests loved them and were absolutely amazed by their talents and delivery. The professionalism Jason Kendall Productions has is beyond stress free. Jason, the master of ceremonies, was so equipped, poised and prepared. He just knows what he's doing and knows how to deliver everything flawlessly. In short, they made our wedding day - from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception.
There are so many couples that get married and wished they had a full band after it's all said and done, don't be one of those couples. Let Jason Kendall Productions impress you and your guests in the most fun, classy, professional way possible! You won't regret it!
Jason was fantastic! He is very talented and we received many compliments from our guests on just how great he was. He was also very easy to work with. He provided exactly what we wanted was flexible with last minute details. I would hire him again anytime.
Look no further. Jason and his team are simply the best. Our guests are still talking about our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and it's because of the mood set by the music. Jason found us the most amazing musicians for our ceremony that brought me to tears. Our reception venue rocked and was only made better with the band. As soon as we finished the first dance, the floor was packed. Our guests didn't stop until it was time for my husband and me to depart. Jason nailed the type of music we wanted played to ensure all generations present had a blast. And if that wasn't enough, we took dance lessons for our first dance. Jason and his band recorded our song, so we could practice with our instructor. Allowed us to nail the first dance and have fun with it (most importantly). Thank you so much to Jason and his crew for making our night one we'll never forget!!!
Jason was truly amazing! He played the saxophone with Dj Digital Dave for our cocktail hour and it was absolutely perfect! He then did an acoustic set during dinner - we received so much positive feedback about this set as he played so many songs that everyone knew and his voice was great! Would HIGHLY recommend Jason!
The Jason Kendall Band was awesome!! We hired the band to play at the reception, and so many guests told us during the party how excellent they were. In addition, we hired Jason and another guitarist to provide music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Truly, they did it all: Jason emceed the evening, put together a playlist for during dinner, played the hora AND the bridal polka, provided sound equipment for the ceremony, and even allowed the groom's father (a drummer) to join for a guest spot during the reception! They played multiple genres and totally kept the party going! We were thrilled with how perfect our ceremony music was too. We talked to Jason in advance of the wedding, said what songs we would like, and the ceremony music truly was exactly like we had imagined it. Plus, they're super nice guys!
This band is absolutely amazing!!!! Every guest we talk to, the first thing they say is how awesome the band was! They kept our dance floor busy all night!!! They play so many genres of music. Our first dance was unique and they made it exactly like we wanted. If you want your guests to be talking about your wedding book these guys!
Fifty years down the road when I’m old and gray, I am going to remember two things about my wedding day: (1) how beautiful my bride looked, and (2) the amount of fun that was had at the reception. Jason Kendall Productions was an absolute keystone to the entire evening of our celebration. The detailed timetable gave the reception structure and order. We provided a long list of song requests in which they implemented perfectly. Their professionalism, kindness, and communication promptness were first class. To top it off, these cats can fuckin’ jam! Each band member is extremely talented and brings their own dynamic to the performance. Their vast repertoire of songs covered a magnitude of genres that suited all preferences. The dance floor had the most incredible energy I had ever experienced at a wedding. Compliments roll in daily about how wonderful the band was and how they added something special to the event. My wife, Brandi, and I couldn’t agree more and can’t thank Jason Kendall Productions enough for a wedding reception of a lifetime.
We booked the Jason Kendall Band for our cocktail hour and dance music. Our guests as well as us were floored by how awesome they were! We knew they sounded good- but not THAT good. They kept us dancing all night. Would highly recommend. Fair pricing.
We heard this band performing at a wedding 2 years ago, and I knew immediately that I wanted to book them! They rocked the house all night long, and our friends and family are still raving about the music!
Jason Kendall Productions was THE BEST! They sound just like the original songs and the dance floor was packed the entire night. They are professional, personable, and know how to make a couple feel special on their big day. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the band sounded. Thank you, Jason, for making our wedding reception so memorable! I would recommend this group 10 times over again!
If you want your wedding to be a dancing wedding hire this band. The dancing portion was pretty much the most important thing to me for my wedding and I am so happy I went with Jason Kendall. I talked to and saw so many local wedding bands in the area and everything felt like a bar mitzvah. I wanted to PARTY and these people weren't cutting it for me. From the time I checked out JK's soundcheck (they were playing Justin Bieber when I walked in) I knew the band could carry out what I wanted. Not to mention Jason is super chill and very accommodating. I wanted what he and my events person kept calling "NY-style" meaning dancing in between dinner events and they pulled it off flawlessly. I hired the additional female singer to round out the sound and she was awesome! If you want to hear current music (with some oldies, but goodies thrown in) and keep your guests dancing HIRE THEM! Thanks Jason!!!!
If your looking for a quality band, professional entertainment, great music and awesome time look no further! Jason & the band put on the best show ever! Great time at my daughters rehearsal dinner! I am still getting text messages from our guests! Jason thank you again!
I couldn't imagine our wedding without Jason and the band - they really set the tone for the whole wedding.
The ceremony music (acoustic duo) was perfectly executed - really unique takes on some well known songs. In fact, we had several people ask for a "copy of the [ceremony music] CD". They didn't realize the guitarists were upstairs, out of sight!
Similarly, the jazz trio was incredibly polished. Very cool guitar, sax, bass, and drum work. Despite being incredibly busy, my wife and I took time to appreciate the music.
The dance band had everyone on the dance floor until the end of the night - from 3 year olds to older folks, everyone was loving it! Their setlist really accommodated all tastes.
Lastly, Jason was incredibly helpful and easy to work with during the whole process. We're so thankful that we chose Jason Kendall Productions for our wedding!
Jason was everything you'd want on your wedding day--it all went extremely smoothly without any hitches. He was well-prepared, an excellent announcer, accommodated all of our needs, and even played live saxophone for a bit during our reception dinner. I had no idea he would do so! It was great. He also accommodated a number of special music requests for our reception without any problems. I've been to one too many weddings where you I can't hear the speech-givers, or the mics are cutting out, etc... so it was great that my own wedding was sonically perfect. My wife and I highly recommend him for any DJ services you may need.
Do not miss out on Jason Kendall Productions. Everyone at our wedding raved about how good they were. They had the dance floor full from the beginning until the end. There is no doubt they elevated our reception to another level. Jason is very easy to work with and will try to accommodate you on whatever you may need or want to do. He is also incredibly quick to respond to any questions you may have. My wife and I highly recommend you book them. They will make your wedding truly unforgettable.
When you hear guests say things like, "I had an amazing time" and, "Best reception ever," you know you did a thing or two right planning your wedding reception. Musically, this band is top notch with every style that they play, and there is a WIDE variety! Their selections during dinner were appropriate in terms of mood and volume. When it was time for dancing, they played the perfect mix of songs and really engaged with the people on the dance floor. The band was a huge hit with guests, and in the days after the wedding reception Nick and I found ourselves slammed with "Who WERE those guys?" texts. Aside from the music, there are so many things we loved about working with JKP. First is Jason Kendall himself, who is your main point of contact. Jason was professional, quick to respond to emails, extremely organized, and was thorough. We pretty much felt that between Jason and the venue coordinator, everything was under control and we could enjoy ourselves. The venue coordinator even commented that he was a pleasure to work with. Second were all the "little things" that they added to surprise us. For example, they coordinated the color scheme of their neck ties to the color scheme of our wedding. Nick and I are frequent visitors to Disney World and so there were slight touches of Disney throughout our day. Somehow JKP caught on to this and surprised us with an instrumental "Someday My Prince Will Come" during dinner and a recording of "Just a Spoonful of Sugar" during the cake cutting. It was a special, unexpected treat and showed that JKP saw us as a unique couple, not just a gig. Hiring Jason Kendall Productions for your wedding reception is a game-changer and worth every penny. Ditch the gold chivari chairs or the upgraded linens or the photo booth that no one cares about and reallocate the funds towards getting these guys. You'll never forget the fun you had, and neither will your guests.
The best decision you can make for your wedding is booking the Jason Kendall Band. Entertaining. Professional. And insanely talented. This group had our guests dancing all night long at our wedding. Not just the young. Not just the old. Everyone. The final song of the evening had over 100 people dancing in unison. It’s a site my husband and I will never forget.
It wasn’t just the band—Jason played the piano during cocktail hour and his jazz trio played during dinner. Both were exceptional and added an extra touch to our dream wedding.
It isn’t just the night of the wedding; he knocks the ball out of the park months in advance. He took the time to call/FaceTime us to go through the evening. He wanted to make sure he pronounced each one of our bridesmaids/groomsmens names correctly, knew the schedule of the evening, and helped keep the night flowing on schedule. He also provided his set-list, so we were able to select our songs ahead of time. It was a great, pain-free process.
If having a FUN, classy wedding is a priority, then the Jason Kendall Band is your best bet. You better book now—I have five siblings, so it’s only a matter of time before they call Jason for their weddings.
Our wedding rocked and it’s all because of these guys!!! From the start Jason was very easy to communicate with and on top of emails! He listened to everything we wanted and had envisioned for our day. They played our ceremony music, cocktail, and reception. They knew exactly what our guests wanted to hear. Everyone raved about how much fun they had and it was all due to them! I would hire them over and over again!!!!
Our family cannot rave enough about how much we enjoyed the music at our wedding in May 2018! We did a combination of live music for the ceremony, followed by a jazz trio during cocktail hour and traditional DJ services during the reception. Each production was absolutely perfect, exactly as we requested. We had such a wonderful time dancing the night away, and thanks to Jason there was not one point during the night when the dance floor was empty! It was just fantastic!
They were awesome!!! Jason was so organized and professional during the planning process. They kept the evening on schedule, which I really appreciated. The music was awesome. I have never seen so many people on the dance floor. They made the wedding!! At least 5 people asked for their info for their kid's weddings. Jason Kendall Productions is a must for your wedding. They were unreal!!! We are so happy we booked them! :) Thanks, Jason!!
Jason Kendall performed at both mine and my sisters weddings. For both weddings they did an amazing job! All of our guests raved and talked about how much fun they had dancing! A few guests even said that they had never seen a dance floor so full before. My sister and I have different styles, and for each of our weddings, they played songs that suited our personalities. I would work with them again in a heartbeat!
Couldn’t possibly express how amazing Jason Kendall Productions was at our wedding. 3 weeks later and guests are still raving. The band started out our day with an acoustic duo during cocktail hour that sounded absolutely beautiful. During dinner, they played an amazing jazz set, and then turned up the volume for the remainder of the night for the reception. The majority of our guests did not leave the dance floor the entire night. The band did an exceptional job of capturing the exact type of music we wanted played, and chose songs that had the entire crowd excited all night. At one point, Jason came out onto the dance floor for a saxophone solo and it was amazing- they truly are talented musicians that can play anything. I can honestly say this band made our wedding exactly what we wanted it to be, thanks to Jason’s coordination before the wedding, and the bands’ sincere talent. 100% would recommend this band to anyone!!
Wow! What an incredible experience from beginning to end!
1. Jason was extremely responsive to our initial query. He helped us select the perfect package for the evening we had in mind. We opted for piano during the ceremony and a four piece band for the reception.
2. The consultation went very smoothly. I told him I was hoping for very traditional ceremony music and he helped me select the perfect songs. When we told him we wanted some classic music that everyone could enjoy at the reception he was happy to oblige.
3. Everything was set up for the ceremony and reception promptly and he was an excellent communicator throughout this process.
4. The ceremony went perfectly, no hiccups with the music and he played piano so beautifully. The reception was beyond awesome, the guys were so lively and picked the perfect music to get my family dancing (no easy feat!).
5. Jason emceed the night flawlessly, keeping everything organized and the attention focused where it needed to be! When we needed some extra time for greeting tables, Jason seamlessly pushed back the father daughter dances. He was flexible and kept in touch with the groom and I to make sure things were going as they should be!
I cannot say enough great things about Jason Kendall productions, and recommend them without hesitation!!
I would like to first say how professional the Jason Kendall band is. They played our wedding back on November 18th and it was nothing short of AWESOME!!! I still get comments about the band from the people who were at the wedding stating how much they enjoyed them and want their information for their weddings coming up.
I would also like to share that my father, who has been a musician for over 40+ years RAVED about them personally, professionally and musically.
I will end by saying this, you would be hard-pressed to find a better band for your wedding to please both the old school and new school musical tastes. I have a rather large family with a rather BROAD scope of likes and dislikes of music; but not a single person was dissatisfied with the performance from Jason Kendall Productions. I couldn’t suggest these guys enough! Jason, you have made my family fans of Jason Kendall Productions! Looking forward to seeing you guys again!
Jason and company were great to work with. The band sounded fantastic and they were super accommodating. They added The Refreshments song “Banditos” to their set and learned “Sleepwalk” for our first dance. On top of that, they provided their equipment for me to perform a set with my band and with my father in law as well. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to hire live entertainment.
Best band I’ve seen at a wedding, hands down. Jason so was kind and easy to work with. Everyone enjoyed the variety of music they played. My husband and I danced all night to them. I would recommend this band without a doubt!
Love, love, love, LOVE Jason. He played a solo act at our wedding and it was so wonderful. Not only was he amazing but he was probably one of the kindest people I've ever met. I could not have been happier having him play. The only sad thing is I wish I had a front row seat like my nephew did the whole time he was there! Thank you so much for your kind words and your wonderful music.
Jason Kendall Productions deserves 5 + stars. 5 just doesn't do them justice. If I can give you one piece of wedding advice....hire this live band!! They are truly a wedding game changer! My husband and I did not want a typical boring wedding. We have been to plenty of those. Jason Kendall productions takes your wedding to another level. Your cocktail hour will be enhanced by the amazing jazz ensemble and your guests will get a taste of the live performance to come. We had so many people rave over Jason Kendall and the performance they put on at our reception. Classic Rock, Pop, Jazz, Oldies, etc. they literally play EVERYTHING. My husband and I spent our entire night happily dancing our night away with our guests!! Jason is killer on the sax and the entire band just brings an amazing energy that you cannot get from a DJ or any other live band for that matter. They will work with you on the type of music and songs you want and to be honest just trust them with their craft....you wont be disappointed!! Jason is hands down one of the most down to earth people you will meet and he will make sure your reception is exactly what you want and more. Jason Kendall Productions will truly take your wedding to another level....visit their website....watch their video and get hooked!! Thank you Jason Kendall Productions for making our wedding exactly what Mike and I wanted and so much more. It was lovely working with you and I will miss our paper bag exchanges!!
-Jones
Jason Kendall Productions is by far the BEST WEDDING BAND!! My husband and I are continuing to receive compliments from our guests regarding Jason Kendall Productions - everyone has said this was the "best band, best dance music, and best reception!" Jason was extremely professional to work with and his organization made the planning process easy! He created a custom package for us and exceeded all of our requests and expectations - he even graciously handed over the mic to the groom's grandfather and helped him introduce and dedicate two songs to the newlyweds. Our dance floor was PACKED and we cannot wait to receive our wedding reception video so we can relive the excellent music from Jason's band over and over again. Thank you, Jason Kendall Productions, for an unforgettable night!
If you are reading this and you HAVEN'T chose Jason and his band for your wedding.. stop what you are doing and email/call/write a letter/send a carrier pigeon ASAP because you are DEFINITELY going to want to book them. The band was far above what I could've wanted for our wedding night. Every single guest was on the dance floor INCLUDING my Uncle who just had knee surgery three weeks ago. Do yourself a favor and BOOK THEM NOW! We can't thank them enough for how much fun we had at our wedding!
If you're looking for a wedding band, stop. You just found them.
Jason and crew were absolute pros, and every single guest at our wedding couldn't stop telling us how great our band was.
Big thanks to Jason and team for a job well done.
Jason Kendall and his band were really awesome. They had everyone out on the dance floor the whole night. Everyone has been telling us how awesome the band was since our wedding celebration. Definitely recommend them for any occasion!
Jason Kendall Productions is without a doubt a 5 star band (if we could give them more stars, we would)! My husbands only request was a band for our wedding.. and all I wanted was for our guests to dance! We did not only get the best band in Pittsburgh, but our band had every guest (275 people) on the dance floor the entire night! They are absolutely amazing! They play all types of music.. from oldies to the newest hits.. all music everyone enjoys and can dance to! They are so easy and fun to work with! Jason is extremely attentive to all of your wants and needs! We were beyond pleased with them and would recommend them to anyone and everyone! Book them if you want to have a wedding and night everyone will remember for the rest of their lives (you won't be disappointed)!!!
We were so honored to have the Kendalls play for our wedding. They made our wedding such an amazing day. They are such an outstanding group of musicians. Everyone was blown away at our wedding and couldn't believe how good they were. Nobody wanted them to stop playing. We loved Jason's moves on saxophone! Thank you guys so much for making our day even more magical. We highly recommend them!
Jason Kendall Band was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! If I could I would give them a million stars. From the start, they were wonderful to work with. They respond to email communication almost instantly. They are flexible with planning. Their performance was FABULOUS! The jazz band during dinner was perfect. My husband and I danced to Rod Stewart and Jason Kendall Band sounded better than the original! Everyone danced and had a wonderful time. I would DEFINITELY use Jason Kendall Band again!
We cannot give enough praise to Jason Kendall and his band. Jason took the time to meet with me before the wedding to get to know me and go over what I wanted the reception to be like. Everything was spot on and our guests had a BLAST. The dance floor was packed the entire night- people were blown away by the range of music the band played and their musical talents. We love it- it made our wedding so much fun!! 2 weeks later, guests are still commenting to us about how awesome JKP was!! Will definitely recommend to friends and use this group for other big events in the future.
When I think about my favorite things about our wedding this past weekend, Jason Kendall and his band are by FAR in my top 5... they were, simply put, INCREDIBLE. We had the best experience ever, and I'll start from the beginning. My now-husband and I were initially set on having a DJ, but our parents suggested considering a band. We decided we'd meet with one and see how it went, and when we met up with Jason, we just had an instant connection. We LOVED what he had to offer and after we left, we immediately knew we would be booking them. They provided our ceremony music (acoustic duo), our cocktail hour music (jazz trio), and our dinner music (jazz during dinner and dance band). They learned the Jewish/Hebrew songs for the ceremony that we had wanted, put on an amazing live Hora, and kept people on the dance floor ALL NIGHT. We had family and friends from near and far saying that this was the best wedding band they had ever heard (and we felt that way too, but we also know we were biased!) and raved about them all evening. The versatility they have is incredible, but I want to speak to something almost more important than that: these are a GREAT group of guys. My mom, sister, and two friends surprised us with a beautiful, moving performance with the band, and Jason helped them to make that happen. We had no idea! It was amazing. And with all of our interactions, Jason couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. He knew the type of music we wanted and the type of party we wanted to have, and communication with him was easy and fun. During the planning process, we went to see Jason and another band member play nearby, and he chatted with us during his break - something he definitely didn't have to do! All this to say: if you hire Jason and his band, you will not just be getting amazing, talented performances all night, but you will be working with some of the kindest and fun people to make your day special. Not enough words can express how much they helped to make our event what it was. Would hire them again in a minute, and we look forward to seeing them play more in the future! One of the best investments we made for our wedding. :)
The band was so upbeat and fun the entire night! They kept our party going, and we could not have asked for more professional, reliable people to work with!
JUST INCREDIBE!!! One of the most common comments from guests was that it was the best live band music of any wedding any of them had been to. We couldn't say enough to begin describing how much we loved the music at our wedding. Jason was professional, enthusiastic, easy to work with, and happy to accommodate us with special requests. The set list was the perfect mix of music types and every genre they played sounded like their specialty. Amazing musicians!!!
Future Bride and Groom...do yourself a favor and quickly book this band. If you don't, some other couple will have a better wedding than you. These guys are "THE BEST". From age 12 to 83, all of our guests enjoyed them immensely and were on the dance floor the entire time. D J Digital Dave, Gary, Jimmy, Jeremy and Jason, thank you all for making this night so amazing for me and especially Jocelyn. You need more that 5 stars to choose from.
John D
I was so incredibly please with the performances that Jason Kendall Band provided that my wedding! They were absolutely amazing!! From the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception they were absolutely wonderful! All of my guests complimented on how wonderful the band is! Wish they could have played longer!!! Kevin and I appreciate the amazing entertainment they provided for my guests! I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Jason Kendall and his band were excellent and made our wedding such a memorable night! We are about one month past our wedding and we are still getting compliments from our guests on how great the band was. Jason was so great to work with and was very accommodating in setting up times to meet and also was easy to keep in touch with. He handles himself with great professionalism and is a class act as we were very impressed with his customer service.
As for the band, they were just awesome. They played acoustic songs/jazz for our cocktail hour and dinner and then played a mix of top hits/energetic wedding dance songs the rest of the night. Our dance floor was packed all night and they sounded great. Jason was a great MC and was very lively, they also were able to DJ the songs we wanted for our first dance and mother/son father/daughter dances. Anyone looking to have a live band at a reasonable price should definitely consider Jason Kendall Productions. We will never forget our wedding night and Jason Kendall Productions was a huge part in why our night was so memorable!