Joe Baracata Band

When we got engaged the first thing that we planned on was booking The Joe Baracata Band! We follow them where ever they play and we just knew we had to have them celebrate with us on our big day! Not only do they make the party, but Joe was such a pleasure to work with while planning. He is very responsive, listened to our requests, and helped us plan for a smooth reception. He takes his performances to heart and made us feel very special. We have the best memories partying all night with them!

RUN, DON’T WALK- BOOK THE JOE BARCATA BAND! There was no better feeling waking up the next morning after our wedding and clearly remembering how packed the dance floor was and how much fun everyone was having the entire night. That was all because of The Joe Baracata Band. Working with Joe was a completely seamless experience and he made one of the biggest decisions we had to make, our easiest decision. We only had a few "do not play" songs and the rest we left up to Joe and the band. We have seen them before down the shore and at other weddings so we knew the energy and excitement we would get. But on our wedding day, they exceeded all of our expectations and more. Two big stand out things that will leave our families with core memories are that the band learned our family's favorite song, Hooked on a Feeling & from our time spent with Joe- we told him stories about my dad's bucket list was to sing Thunder Road at karaoke. Joe did my dad one better the night of our wedding- handed him the mic and my dad encored Thunder Road as the last song of the night. It was absolutely EPIC. We are looking for any excuse to throw another big party to have the band be there, but until then- we will be seeing you all summer long at the Jersey shore! Cheers!

We just had them at our wedding at Eagle Oaks and they did the best job ever. Many of our family members said they were the most fun band ever and didn’t sit down the whole night or even make that many trips to the bar. They had everyone on the dance floor the entire time and they made it the best night ever!

We chose the Joe Baracata Band to play at our wedding. They absolutely rocked out! They were interactive with everybody, and were energetic throughout the entirety of the wedding. I highly recommend going with them for your own wedding and had multiple friends and family ask how far they’d be willing to travel to play.

Listen. My wife and I worked so hard on our wedding - detail after detail after detail… It was truly beautiful. But none of it mattered because as I predicted Joe and his crew STOLE THE SHOW! And we wouldn’t have had it any other way. They worked with us to have the PERFECT Queen - “We Will Rock You” entrance. They knew exactly how to play to the crowd. They played exactly what we wanted! By the end of the night - clothes were off and I wouldn’t be surprised if multiple guests made some babies that night. And if they did - they should name them after Joe!! The best part about the Joe Baracata band is that we got to see them 5 times before they even played our wedding. We knew what we were getting and we were stoked! (My father in law is pretty much a groupie now…. I got him a Joe Baracata Band sweatshirt for Christmas). They play non-stop all year long at the Jersey Shore. We can’t wait to see them again live all summer. Didn’t get SeaHearNow tickets like us? Shocker. Doesn’t matter - just go see Joe, Albert, Robyn, and the whole crew at Bar A and the Columns all summer. Hire them ASAP for your wedding too! - A & A

My husband and I got married approximately 8 months ago at the Columns. Joe Baracata Band came highly recommended. Almost every weekend since our wedding, we've said to each other, "we really need to write Joe's review." The issue was we greatly struggled as we didn't know how it was even possible to put our experience with Joe and the band into words. In regards to the management, Joe is easily accessible and prompt in his responses. I can't count how many times I texted his personal number to ask a question or make a change. He never made me feel as if these questions or changes were an inconvenience. He created such a comfortable environment to allow for open communication, especially during such a stressful time. However stressed you may be, Joe is calm (which I am very much not) and confident in his abilities, but in no way cocky, which allowed us to sit back, relax, trust his expertise, and literally enjoy the show. Go watch them at a local venue, their performance speaks for itself. You'll be able to experience their talent and energy for yourself. We just had dinner with wedding guests last week who, 8 months later, still can't stop talking about Joe Baracata Band. Communication didn't stop after their job was "done." We remain in contact with Joe via social media watching the band continue to excel and Joe congratulating us on our life milestones. We are locals and are so fortunate that we can easily continue to support Joe Baracata Band and celebrate with them. BOOK THEM NOW!

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was booking Joe Baracata Band! Our goal was a band that would play all the hits to have everyone of all ages on the dance floor all night long and Joe Baracata did just that- and exceeded expectations! All of their songs sounded amazing, and they are so lively and interactive. On top of that, Joe was extremely friendly and communicative during the whole planning process. We are so happy we had them as a part of our day and would 100% recommend them for your wedding day!

Joey B blew it up! The Joe Baracata band did an amazing job providing the #1 source of entertainment for mine and my wife's wedding at the Atlantic City Country Club. Leading up to the wedding, Joe was excellent to work with. Very responsive, insightful, and overall a flawless planning experience. Of course, we went over a playlist and it became very clear that Joe knows how to get the party going with a kickass playlist. It was also great that Joe and his band were able to learn two of Katie and I's requested songs prior to the wedding and they turned out awesome. During the wedding, Joe did a fantastic job MC'ing the event and kept the dance floor going all night long. His members were very engaged and their walks out into the dance floor with the guests brought out some unreal energy and dance moves from all. My personal favorite was when Joe played "Shipping up to Boston" as the dance floor engagement was through the roof. the Joe Baracata Band simply crushed it, and was the number 1 vendor/topic discussed by guests after the wedding. If you are having a wedding in NJ, make sure Joe is on your radar!

Wow where to even begin! The Joe Baracata band is truly THE best. After booking our venue, our #1 priority was a band and there was no question that we would have the Joe Baracata band play at our wedding. From the beginning, communicating and planning with Joe was seamless. Joe was always quick to respond and open to different ideas we had in mind while also giving advice based on his experience. Joe spent the time getting to know Ryan and I before the wedding as well. We wanted the dance floor to be packed all night and we had no doubt that the band would bring the energy to make that happen! We had guests of all ages out on the dance floor all night right until the very end. Not only do they sound amazing live but they are so interactive and even jumped out on the dance floor to celebrate with us! They were kind enough to learn a Bruce song for my dad and it will be something he remembers forever. Joe also tied in some things that were said during speeches to a song they played and it made for such a personal and fun experience! There are truly not enough words to describe how amazing our wedding was and the Joe Baracata band was a HUGE part of that. Two months later and family&friends are still talking about how amazing the band was. Thank you SO much Joe Baracata band for making our wedding night the best night of our lives!

Joe and the band are not only the nicest and most friendly people to work with, they’re also the BEST party you will ever experience!!!! Joe was wildly accomodating to us throughout the entire process. From the very beginning of our planning, this was the vendor we were most excited about and for good reason. We saw them for the first time at Bar A and knew we had to have their energy at our wedding! After our reception, I can’t tell you how many people told me the band made the entire night! People of all ages from young adult to grandparents loved this band and were dancing all night! The music, the energy, and band members got the party going and it was an absolute BLAST. Thank you SO much to Joe Baracata Band, we are now band groupies for life!!!

The Joe Baracata Band is absolutely amazing in every sense! Everyone had the time of their lives and didn’t want to leave the dance floor. Every song was phenomenal and sounded fantastic live. Each member of the band was so interactive and jumped right into the dance floor to celebrate with us. Joe himself took the time to get to know my husband and I and made the experience so personable. We highly recommend booking the Joe Baracata Band for your wedding. It’ll be a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

Book Joe Baracata Band now! An amazing band and playlist was the #1 priority for our wedding in Asbury Park, NJ, and we were not disappointed by Joe and his talented group of musicians and singers. Throughout planning, Joe was extremely responsive, accommodating and helpful. Their priority was making sure we had what we wanted for our day, and they made all of our special requests work while giving us advice along the way. Out of all the pieces at our wedding, the band was the most talked about by our guests, and the dancefloor was packed the entire night. They are extremely versatile and crush everything from Bruce Springsteen songs and fun pop/dance songs. You will not regret booking them! Thanks so much to Joe Baracata Band for the best night of our lives!

The absolute BEST wedding band you will find at the Jersey Shore! Joe is so personable and accommodating. We met with him before the wedding to plan out the formalities, which was so helpful. Our dance floor was packed the entire night! By the end of the night, not one person was in their seat! Everyone could not stop raving about how amazing they were. From the vocals, to the horns, and everyone in between, Joe Baracata Band was the best choice we made. We can’t wait to continue going to their shows to relive our wedding day all over again!

If I could give 10 stars I would! To say Joe Baracata Band killed it would be an understatement. Having both grown up at the shore, and done the local bar circuit, a band was one of our most important factors. We hadn't even considered anyone else, and Joe was the first vendor we contacted once our venue was booked! The band is not only incredibly talented, but so insanely kind and enthusiastic for your big day + not to mention they bring the ENERGY. They were out on the dance floor, made sure to play every single song on our must play list, and even added personal anecdotes to some classics which made each song feel so special. I cannot imagine the day with anyone else. There is nothing more to say than BOOOOOK!

We LOVED having the Joe Baracata Band play at our wedding. We have known the band for many years, watching them play at local venues and friends’ weddings. We knew they were the only option to play at ours. Joe and his band bring so much energy with a setlist fit for all ages. They will have your guests out on the dance floor the entire night! Our wedding was back in March and family and friends are still talking about the Joe Baracata Band. Their talent is unmatched and they are a MUST for your big day! Joe’s communication and professional demeanor make him super easy to work with. You can trust that he will listen to your ideas and do everything he can to ensure your wedding is absolutely perfect. Thank you to the Joe Baracata Band for making our wedding the most memorable night ever!

The Joe Baracata band is the best wedding band you will find anywhere – they are completely unbeatable. We have been to dozens of wedding over the past few years and heard lots of great bands – and in my opinion there is legitimately no one even close. We first discovered Joe and his band years ago when we would listen to them at venues along the Jersey Shore (Columns, Parker House, etc.) So when it came time to start planning our wedding, the first phone call we made after firming the venue and date was to Joe. And we did not make any other phone calls to any other bands because we knew from years of watching them play that there was no one better so there was no point – and I can guarantee that they did not disappoint, in fact they completely exceeded already high expectations. People who had seen Joe before were already excited that they were coming to our wedding, and afterwards the entire guest list could not stop talking about how incredible they were – even weeks or months later. Joe is absolutely not kidding when he says that they will play the whole time - only stopping briefly for dinner. The dance floor was completely packed the whole time and people were having the time of their life. They were nice enough to learn a few songs that were really important to us and they absolutely crushed their usual hits – also if you are a Bruce Springsteen fan (like many people at our wedding) no one brings The Boss’ energy quite like Joe and the band with great saxophonist and all! Joe is really invested in putting on a show, playing great music and making your wedding day something people will never forget. He is an incredible communicator and performer so he makes everything incredibly seamless. If you are looking for a wedding band that has experience playing fun/energetic venues so can feel a room, captivate the crowd and turn your wedding into a party like you’ve likely never seen before then there is no need to call anyone else - your search is over. Joe and the band absolutely brought the house down, as they always do.

There are not enough stars or thank you's to properly explain just how amazing Joe Baracata Band was to work with and how incredible they made our wedding! The dance floor was packed from start to finish with people of all generations. Our families cannot stop talking about how talented they are and many have asked if they are available for their own events! When it comes to vendors- JBB was the best decision we made for our day and we could not be more grateful!

First and foremost, I'm embarrassed this took nearly a year post-wedding to write - but aside from taking in that post-wedding no wedding planning bliss, I think I was trying to figure out how to possibly put into words how amazing Joe Baracata Band truly is. I've come to the conclusion that it's not possible, but going to do my best to highlight why you should 1000% book them for your wedding. Music was the most important thing for my husband and I when planning our wedding. From years of attending weddings, we knew that every time we went to a wedding with a band, that just took the night to a completely different level. We started the search and were feeling a bit discouraged - there was a lot of great talent but we just couldn't find the one. We heard about Joe from my Dad (through his contact at work) and when we looked him up we saw amazing reviews and some really great videos of previous weddings and performances. Our first conversation with Joe was when we realized Joe Baracata Band was the absolute perfect fit for us and our big day - he was extremely professional yet very personable and laid back. But when we were absolutely blown away and knew that we were making the right decision was when we went out to see them play in NJ and they absolutely CRUSHED it - we had the best time and knew we'd want to come see them play in the years to come. Joe made the planning process very seamless - it helped that they had a rolla deck of songs that were right up our alley but the group wasn't afraid of a challenge either. They learned several new songs we wanted to incorporate into our wedding (even if they weren't really their vibe) and they executed them perfectly. The answer was never a flat out no with Joe & team, they were always willing to try something new and always pulled through for us! However, they also always offered their expert advice with what they felt would work best which I really appreciated, particularly since we didn't have a wedding planner to run ideas by! We also want to mention how amazing John (keyboard) was at helping us with the timeline and particularly figuring out our ceremony!! So now for the big day - I haven't mentioned yet but we got married in Lake Placid, NY in January (-20 degree temps, a lot of snow, and about a 6 hour drive for the band). They happily took the road trip, came in the night before so they could be fully prepped for the day of, and arrived early for the wedding. The entire day could not have run more smoothly, and I have the Joe Baracata team to thank for that. They really coordinated the timeline of our day and brought everything to life. The dance floor was always packed, everyone was singing along and dancing like crazy, and I love that Joe and Robyn came out on the floor and really interacted with the guests! Also did I mention, the skillset of each and every band member is out of this world? I swear there isn't a song Joe & Robyn can't sing. Our guests continue to talk about our band to this day and my husband and I cannot imagine our wedding without them. We can't thank the Joe Baracata crew enough for making it the best day of our lives! And really, if you're torn between groups or not sure if you should pull the trigger on Joe Baracata Band - you CANNOT go wrong with them it will be the best decision hands down. Can't wait to come see you guys play again soon!!!!

We cannot thank Joe and the band enough for the best night ever. The process was so easy booking Joe and planning the flow of the reception with him. We got married at the Mill in September and the two things people can’t stop talking about is the food and the band! It was better than we could have imagined. We also had the piano player for the ceremony and he learned 3 songs for us to make our ceremony even more personal and special. The reception was epic. 10/10

We literally cannot put into words how awesome Joe Baracata band was. From the very beginning Joe was so helpful, accommodating and awesome to work with. We spent a decent amount of time researching and speaking with bands and other people to get a wide variety of information to make a decision and Joe Baracata band was not only recommended several times but proved to us from the first conversation that they were the right choice. Joe helped us choose songs, he customized our first dance song for us which was so perfect, and they absolutely kept the dance floor busy the whole night. We still have people going out of their way asking us who the band was and complimenting them from our wedding a few weeks ago. So many parts of our wedding were absolutely amazing, but I was truly most excited about the band and was so happy to have had them there as a part of the celebration. What's even more fun now is to be able to go out locally for a few drinks and listen to them play, they'll always be special to us.

Joe Baracata Band played our wedding in September 2022. We knew we loved them from seeing them play around town for years but they blew us away at the wedding! First of all, Joe was so easy and friendly to work with during the planning process. He helped create a playlist that kept everyone on the dancefloor all night long! Our friends and family still can't stop talking about how great the band was and how fun it was to have the horn section come out to the dance floor and interact with everyone. They are so talented and so fun. We HIGHLY recommend hiring them for your wedding, we promise you'll dance all night and have the best night!

Like many other Jersey Shore visitors, I first saw the Joe Baracata Band in the basement of the Parker House circa Summer 2015. I was single at the time, but I distinctly recall turning to my buddy mid-set and saying, "This band will be playing at my wedding!" Joe and I became acquantainces after a few more Shore gigs and was the band of choice after I got engaged to my wife in April 2020. Joe was incredibly flexible and professional throughout the planning process. His band learned a few new challenging songs (i.e. "When You Were Young" by The Killers) and he added a lead guitarist to the cohort upon request. Couples might not consider how important sound quality is to the band's performance. Joe spares no expense. He contracts out one of the most well-respected board operators for his wedding gigs. The equipment is all top notch. Other wedding bands might be caught up tweaking their levels mid-set; Joe's band can focus on delivering the magic to the dancefloor. I have been to 15 weddings since we had ours in October 2021. None of the bands have come close to the energy, clarity, and quality that JBB manifested. I am fortunate to be a friend of legendary NYC Irish Musician Pat McGuire. Pat agreed to fly in from Greece to play his hit "You're So Beautiful" that was featured on the Conan O'Brien show back in the 90's - but needed Joe's band to provide instrumentals. Joe's band was so meticulous in the way they learned the song to best support Pat. They rehearsed it a few times the afternoon of the wedding and delivered a performance commensurate with some of Pat's best from back in the day. If you are in NYC or NJ and thinking of who to book for your wedding, I would text Joe immediately and pray he's available.

We booked The Joe Baracata Band for our wedding on October 6th and they were unbelievably amazing!!! We cannot thank Joe and the Band enough for how special they made our wedding night. We had such a blast the entire time! We spent probably less than 10 minutes sitting at our table because Joe and the Band played awesome song after awesome song and we couldn't stop dancing! Our guests also have not stopped talking about how fantastic they were!! They truly made our night SO much fun. Joe and the Band had everyone on the dance floor the entire night! He is not exaggerating when he says they play the entire time and only pause for dinner!!! Not only is every member of the Joe Baracata Band extremely talented, but they are also such an awesome and fun group of people to work with. Joe is a great person and truly cares about making your wedding night that much more special and making sure you and your guests are dancing and having a great time the entire night! Joe and the band even played a specially requested song that our guests loved and they absolutely crushed it! We already cannot wait until we get to see the Joe Barracata Band perform again!! Book them, you will not be disappointed!

The Joe Baracata Band was amazing at our wedding this July!! We had seen them several times in the Parker House basement summers past and was thrilled to see they were a preferred band at our venue, it was fate! They were beyond incredible and knew how to entertain! So many guests were out of the seats dancing the night away and told us how great our band was. Not only did they perform well, but Joe was so easy to work with. He answered emails and texts right away and had great advice. John, the piano player from the band, performed during our ceremony and was also a pleasure to work with. He knows a ton of songs and even offered to learn something new. We were extremely pleased with the band and their performance and can’t wait to see them again!! Book them now, you will not be disappointed!!

Where do I even begin to properly express how amazing the Joe Baracata Band is?! Joe was so easy to work with from the very beginning. He is just so extremely nice - talking to him made me feel immediately apart of the Joe Baracata family. I just knew he was going to take care of us! There wasn't a single person at our wedding that didn't compliment us on the band. No matter their age - everyone was at of their seats having an absolute blast. We ended up having the 8-piece band at our reception and the keyboardist play at the cocktail hour. The 8-piece band was 100% worth it. They even set up TV screens where they showed live footage throughout the night. Joe helped us decide how to structure our speeches and gave us recommendations for our walk-out songs. The band learned our first dance song and did an amazing job! The saxophonist is also absolutely amazing. Him and Joe go out into the crowd and hype everyone up. It makes for such a special moment throughout the night and is just so fun and exciting. In the less a week since our wedding, we've had 3 different couples that attended our wedding ask us for us for Joe's info so that they can reach out to him for their weddings. Don't even think about it - just hire Joe. You won't regret it! Thank you Joe for everything!!!

Wow I don't even know where to begin! If you are looking for a wedding band that will have your guests up and out of their seats dancing all night long hire Joe today! My husband and I were familiar with Joe from working at The Parker House where we heard him play often. When we got engaged we immediately knew we had to hire them for our wedding. I don't know how he does it with all of the many weddings he plays at, but whenever I reached out to Joe he was responsive within minutes! Before the wedding I got to really know Joe and so I had full confidence that the wedding was going to be amazing. Let me tell you that our guests were up dancing the entire night. There was not one dull moment! Not only did they get everyone up and out of their seats but the horn players came out onto the dance floor and interacted with everyone which made it even more fun!! My husband and I had the time of our lives and I cannot thank Joe and the whole band enough for making our wedding dreams come true! We love you guys!!!

Selecting Joe Baracata Band was one of the best decision we made when planning our wedding! Leading up to our wedding, Joe made the song selection and preparation smooth and seamless. During our wedding our guests ranging from age 2 to 92 had the best time on the dance floor. The band was interactive and facilitated an epic experience. Our friends and family are already planning when they can come visit to see JBB play locally, can’t recommend them more! :)

Joe and his band are awesome! We had the dance floor in a park and not only were all the guests dancing, but so was most of downtown Asbury Park! All our guests had so much fun, and weeks later people are still saying how good the band was! They brought awesome energy and Joe was an outstanding MC. Thank you so much!!

From the moment we found Joe Baracata Band we knew they were the perfect fit for our wedding. They're so fun and interactive and all the guests love them! We had at least three people ask us the day of our wedding for the band's information! They also perform locally so be sure to check them out!!

JBB was fantastic at our wedding! We never left the dance floor. We were married in Oct of 2019 and we still hear how it was the best wedding people have been too. Having the band was one of our best decisions. All ages enjoyed the music! And another bonus perk is being able to relive the night hearing JBB play at local establishments. Thank you Joe!!

If you're planning your wedding, book Joe today! Joe & his team are absolutely amazing and not only started the party, but kept it going all night for our guests! Everyone from our youngest cousins, to friends, family and grandparents absolutely loved the music Joe played and were on the dance floor all night. Even after the final song, everyone chanted for one more because they were so good! In addition to being great at what he does, Joe is also the nicest guy and a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive and was open to making adjustments if needed per the potential rain delays we faced the day of our wedding. I can't thank Joe enough for making our special day even more amazing!!

Joe Baracata Band are a MUST HAVE at your wedding. They really brought the party. I haven’t stopped getting calls and texts saying how amazing the band was. They had the dance floor packed all night long! Joe is so easy to get along with, he communicates so well. He really made the whole process so easy for us. Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without them! We wish we could relive the night all over again and this band is a huge reason why! I had a lot of family and friends over from Ireland & they played all the best Irish songs. Honestly, if your thinking about booking them, stop thinking just DO IT!

The Joe Baracata Band did an INCREDIBLE job at our wedding on 2/20/22. The dance floor was in full swing before dinner was even served! They are the best of the best and I could not recommend more highly that you book them for your wedding. Besides their incredible performance, Joe made the planning process simple and easy and was available to help with anything sound or music related that we needed. We were a COVID postponement from 2021 and with all the stress that provided, it was so nice to work with a flexible and understanding vendor like Joe and the band. Can't wait to see them out at the short this summer!

Joe Baracata Band is the absolute best! We saw them at the Columns before booking for our wedding and we were so impressed. It was even more special having them keep the party going on our wedding day! They kept us and our guests on the dance floor all night and everyone had a blast. Joe and the band are open and communicative. They are so talented and made the process so easy by giving song suggestions and surprising us by playing a few of our favorite songs! Joe Baracata Band is extremely entertaining and perfect for all ages. Our friends and family would not stop raving about how amazing they were. We will never forget our wedding day and will be back on the Jersey Shore to watch them play this summer!

Their Instagram and Google reviews speak for themselves— Joe & his team are absolutely amazing and know how to not only start the party, but keep it going all night! Not to mention, Joe is also the nicest guy and such a pleasure to work with! Our friends and family can’t stop raving about him and his band- including many anti-wedding band converts! Every single person was on the dance floor from friends, younger cousins, my 2 year old niece, grandparents, family friends, and colleagues. At the beginning, we were on the fence about a band vs. a DJ but thank GOD we went with Joe Baracata Band!! Our reception never could’ve been as much fun without them!

My husband and I are so glad we made the decision to have the JBB as the entertainment at our wedding! This band is the best of the best!!! My hope was for a packed dance floor and that’s what I got! All of our guests danced the whole night thanks to the vast variety of music they offer! During and after my wedding I received a ton of compliments about the bands energy and talent! If you are planning a wedding, don’t hesitate, BOOK THE JBB!!! You and your guests will be in very good hands!

Book them!!! We had been to many weddings and have seen Joe and the band all over the Jersey shore but never knew what went on behind the scenes. Joe is such a nice and good person. He made it a point to get to know me/ us and incorporate some of that into our special day. Joe had great suggestions and feedback when I was considering different songs (first dance etc.) that I am so grateful for!!! People were enjoying themselves and dancing all night long. The band got involved on the dance floor and Robin even made an awesome TikTok video that we got THAT night (I still haven’t received my official videographers video.) I later found out from neighbors (we had a backyard wedding) that people set blankets up on the other side of the fence and were dancing in the park behind our house the entire night! Goes to show how wonderful the Joe Baracata Band really is!

I can’t recommend Joe and his band enough!  They went above and beyond in meeting all of our requests.  They were very accommodating our music requests, as well as other logistical requests to meet our specific needs.  Joe and his team are top notch musicians and professionals that know how to ROCK!

Honestly all I can really say is book this band!!! They will be the best decision you'll make besides saying yes to your fiancé. I have heard back from every single guest we invited to the wedding about how amazing the band was, how interactive they all are and how talented each member is. They will make your wedding the most memorable day of your life. In the months leading up to the wedding, working with Joe is like calling a friend. He puts you at ease and just solidifies that you know you made the right decision booking him. If I could get married every year and hire them I would!

If you are looking for a band for your wedding, look no further! Joe Baracata Band is the best of the best and truly made our wedding extra special. We got married on 8/26/21 and our guests are still talking about the amazing job they did. From our wedding ceremony to our cocktail hour to our reception, everything was perfect. They had our guests up on their feet dancing before dinner was even served. We wanted a giant dance party and that’s exactly what Joe Baracata Band delivered. They played every song we discussed on our playlist. They even learned our first dance song for us! I grew up listening to them at bars and to have them play at our wedding was amazing!! We had to reschedule our wedding due to covid and Joe was beyond easy to work with and told us they would make our day extra special and that is exactly what they did!

What an incredible performance from the Joe Baracata band during our wedding. We haven't stopped hearing about how amazing they were and the amount of energy they brought to the wedding was astounding. We were so honored to have had such a talented band filled with such warm-natured people be our wedding band. Joe was also so wonderful to work with leading up to the day and accommodated all of our requests with such a calm and friendly nature which was very much appreciated when dealing with all the stresses leading up to our wedding. We look forward to having this band as part of our love story going forward and coming to see them play at the Jersey Shore for many years to come. There's no better way to relive our special day then with a date night at Columns five years from now!

I don’t even know where to start. From the minute we booked The Joe Baracata band we know it was the best decision we have ever made! Joe is just all around the best person and his band are an amazing group of people. We had to postpone our wedding from 2020 and Joe made it so easy for us. We have been seeing them live for years so we knew what we would be getting for our wedding day. It ended up being 10000 times better than we could have imagined. The Joe Baracata Band absolutely rocked our wedding, there are no words to describe it. From Joe to Robin to the horns every part was amazing, they are true entertainers! Our family and friends didn’t leave the dance floor and were telling us all night how amazing the band was! We wish we could relive this night over and over and it’s because of how amazing they were. If you book this band you will not regret it!

First and foremost, Joe is the nicest human on this planet. With having to postpone 5 times, he was the easiest vendor to work with, from his quick responses, to totally easing my mind when I was in a state of panic (each time). We had SO many of our guests rave about the band- everyone kept coming up to my husband and I expressing how amazing the band was & how incredible they sounded. There was not one person sitting. Their song list is huge and they did a great job of picking a variety of songs for our day. The Joe Barracata Band also learned new songs for our special day, “Ripple” and “Shake Down Street” by the Grateful Dead— which meant SO much to us. The band was so interactive, we loved the band/crowd participation- from the horns coming out to the dance floor, from Joe passing his guitar to my sister in law — it was truly one hell of a party. Joe was also super easy to work with when making sure my surprise tribute video for my mother went perfectly. The Joe Barracata Band deserves more than 5 stars, more than 10 stars, I’d rate them the highest amount of starts this site provided. Do yourself a favor and book this band! Thank you so much for making our wedding so special, Joe and team!!! Xo Scotty and Morgan Nelson Xo

The Joe Baracata Band deserves a 10 out of 5 stars!!! I cannot tell you how many people have said they are "the best wedding band they've ever seen"!!! They were truly the BEST EVER! My husband and I saw Joe and his band for the first time down the shore and before we were even engaged we knew we wanted them for our future wedding! We booked the full band before even locking in our ceremony and out of all the decisions we made IT WAS THE BEST ONE!!! I cannot emphasize that enough. We had a big time party crowd and there was not a single inch of the dance floor that wasn't covered. They played hit after hit and absolutely crushed it!!! I felt like I was at a concert! Just about everyone lost their voices :) When they were done you could hear the "one more song" chant a mile away and they made sure to accommodate with one last absolute banger. We wanted a party we'd remember forever and that is what we got because of the Joe Baracata Band. On top of that, they learned "Let my Love Open the Door" for our first dance and "Here Comes the Sun" for our father/daughter dance. Finally, they were as easy to work with as could be. Just the absolute nicest people!

I don't even know where to begin. I have been seeing Joe B and his band play at local shore bars for the past 10 years. They've always been the highlight of my summers. The night I met my husband Chris for the first time at the Boathouse in Belmar NJ, Joe Baracata Band was coincidently playing. From that moment, we always said Joe would be our wedding band. In fact, my husband loved Joe and his band so much, he spoke to Joe about our plans before we even got engaged! We were one of the first covid weddings to decide to postpone. Joe B made it so easy for us to move our date and oh boy was it worth the wait! THEY CRUSHED IT at our wedding and everyone who attended keeps asking us who our band was and how we found them. Not only were they our wedding band, but they're our friends. To be able to go out to local bars and see them play on weekends is the BEST treat. We have stalked them all summer in prep for our big day and have made so many memories dancing to their songs. Joe B is the nicest guy and it was such a privilege to have him at our wedding. The energy on the dance floor was contagious. EVERYONE WAS DANCING. Chris and I even joined the band on stage. It was beyond MAGICAL. They matched the vibe perfectly and created the most epic night of our lives. So 100% hire Joey B and his crew for your wedding--you won't regret it!

Yes, my father is the keyboard player in my wedding band (of course he had a substitute for the day!) But when you personally know each member in the band, have watched them since you were 21, and they keep getting better and better, the choice is a no-brainer. Their reviews are constantly through the roof, so when it came for our time, we were excited to have the Joe Baracata Band play for our day. We danced all night to a packed floor and spent the next day responding to texts from our guests saying they felt like they were at a concert. The band is so engaging, coming onto the dance floor with you, and their music hits all genres. Not only is each and every member of the band a talented musician, but they are wonderful people. We waited a year to finally have our wedding reception because of Covid and the Joe Baracata Band greatly contributed to a night we will never forget. As always, thank you for letting me play the tambourine and for strapping the guitar around my mother and letting her rock out! You guys are the best! We love you! Incredible night! Thank you again. Love, The Trocchio’s

Where to even start?  If you want your wedding to be the most fun party that any of your family and friends have ever attended, book Joe Baracata Band. Our entire wedding night and for weeks after, our wedding guests told us that our band was the best wedding band they have ever seen.  The band had everyone on the dance floor the entire night playing one hit after another with the most impressive transitions, highlighting the talents of all of their incredible band members.  Joe and the band are the BEST in the business.  We booked Joe blindly because they were in high demand and we didn't have a chance to see the band before locking down the date, but Joe called me to let me know he got another inquiry for my date and gave me the opportunity to book first.  He was so kind and reassuring over the phone that I was willing to take a chance without seeing them.  That was the best wedding planning decision I could have ever made.  Joe is an absolute dream to work with as a vendor - super responsive to emails or texts and he was happy to accommodate both our wedding date and venue change due to COVID-19.  The whole process was seamless.  After booking Joe for our wedding, we would go down to the Jersey shore as much as we could to see Joe and the band rock out at our favorite bars, and they never disappoint.  I could have never imagined that they are even more amazing at weddings. The energy they bring to the party is unbelievable and infectious, and the range of songs that they play from classic rock hits (BRUCE!), to oldies, to modern day pop is so impressive.  They are everything you can dream of in a wedding band, and we cannot wait to continue going down to the shore to see them for years to come to bring back memories of the best day of our lives. Thank you to Joe and the band for making our wedding the best day ever and truly creating an unforgettable night for us and our guests.  Do not hesitate, book Joe Baracata Band.

I've been seeing Joe B out at the Jersey Shore since I turned 21. It was always a dream of mine to have them play at my wedding. Joe is incredibly professional, kind, and committed to making your wedding the BEST night of you life. We happened to be one of the first couples to postpone our wedding in COVID. It was in those uncertain times I was the most grateful for Joe. Not only did he show up as vendor but showed up as a friend helping us figure out what the heck to do back in March 2020 when the world was shutting down. Having an unrestrcited ceremony with Joe B absolutely killing it was WORTH THE WAIT. Our guests have not stopped talking about how fantastic they were. The energy on the dance floor was non-stop. We have the privilege of seeing him and this incredibly talented gang two more times this year at two other friends weddings and WE CANNOT WAIT. Dont think twice about it. Book Joe B for your wedding IMMEDIATELY!! :)

I can’t recommend the Joe Baracata Band enough!!!!! They stuck with us for an extra year since we postponed multiple times due to COVID and finally played at our wedding reception and ceremony on 6/6 in the Poconos. We had the absolute BEST time and could not get off the dance floor. All of our guests have been talking about how great they were and what an awesome party it was- the dance floor was packed the entire night! We can’t wait to go see them play at bars this summer! Highly, highly recommend if you want to have a non-stop party with awesome music!!!!

Don’t think, just book them. You will 1000% regret it if you don’t. Joe and his band were ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Everyone was on the dance floor all night and raving about how amazing the band was. People are still texting us, raving about their night at the wedding. Joe and his band definitely played for the crowd and completely had the crowd rocking all night, including all ages of our guests. My husband and I had about 50 people come up to us saying that this is the most fun they have ever had at a wedding, all thanks to Joe and his Band. Best decision we have made. Thank you so much Joe, for the most memorable and unforgettable night! Love, the Naglieri’s

Where do I even begin? If you’ve dreamed of having the best wedding that people will NOT stop talking about, then look no further. Joe & his ENTIRE band are beyond incredible. They’re fun, they’re entertaining, they’re thoughtful, they’re wildly talented, and they become family. I’ve been listening to JBB for the past 10 years, before I was even legally allowed at a bar. Joe has never disappointed & I knew my wedding wouldn’t be complete without them. Luckily my husband was an instant fan when Joe sang his favorite song on one of our first dates. From a mic for our officiant to singing along with my crazy father, Joe literally did it all. We wanted our guests to have fun and dance, so while I could & can recite every Springsteen song we wanted variety. From Tina turner to AC/DC and Motown to ABBA, he literally will learn ANYTHING you request. And Robin, oh Robin, she made our guests cry by the simple sound of her voice. She learned & sang our wedding song that we spent hours learning to dance to. It was a moment I’ll never forget. From start to finish the band is behind every vision you have and will make your dreams come true. I’m not joking when I say I went to the bathroom ONCE during the 5 hour reception (yes, we had them for an extra hour). Joe, Robin, Chris, Pat, John, Rich, Dan, and Joe thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every single second and every single song. You are not just friends, or the band we fell in love at 507 long ago, you are family. I would recommend Joe Baracata and his crew to anyone and everyone. Every single person was up out of their seat & it’s a day I’ll remember for the rest of my life. We love you & thank you for being there for every moment. Love, The Bentivenga’s

Joe and the band absolutely killed it! People can’t stop taking about how good the band was. It was an absolute blast! Joe and the band absolutely killed it!! People can’t stop taking about how good the band was. It was an absolute blast!!

Weeks later and we still hear about how great the Joe Baracata Band made our wedding!! The ease of working with Joe is the cherry on top! The band was SO hot that night no one needed a jacket at our NJ fall outdoor wedding! You know the band is 🔥 when the staff are dancing all night at your wedding! The killer lead vox combo of Joe and Robyn are unbeatable!! Then when half the band are on the floor with your guests performing flawlessly, it just ups the quotient to a place you didn't know you were going!! To Joe, Robyn, Chris, John, Albert, Rich, Joe Y, Ryan and Phil thank you all for making our wedding the unforgettable event you did!! Hire them NOW, cause you won't be able to later!! M&P 25Sep, 2020 Morganville

Joe and his band played for my wedding and they were great!! So much fun and a great selection of songs. Joe was quick to respond to all of my questions and was a pleasure to work with. Would definitely recommend!

Joe and the band were awesome! Despite the headaches of rescheduling our wedding a few times due to COVID, Joe was easy to get in touch with, always available and very accommodating. Great people, great music and knew how to get the party started! We couldn’t have asked for anything better. Thank you for one hell of a night!

The Best band Joe is so nice to work with and super easy to get ahold of ! The music never disappointed and all our guests are still talking about how great the Band was ! Highly recommended with a 10 Rating

Joe Baracata Band is THE BEST. We had seen them play at a wedding we attended, and knew they were the band for us. We actually chose our wedding date, around the dates they had open and available. They were amazing and really made our wedding reception. Their music and style gets everyone up on the dance floor, for all age groups. Everyone is still raving about them! We can't thank them enough for helping to make our wedding the best night of our lives.

We always talked about randomly finding our wedding band at a bar. We saw the Joe Baracata Band at the Boat House while in Belmar one weekend in August 2018. We had a blast - the band was so much fun and their sound was exactly what we were looking for. We immediately checked if they did weddings and got in touch with Joe. We went to another show at the Boat House a few weeks later to see the band again and Joe took the time out of his break to speak with us about our planning and what we were looking for and even played some Springsteen and Billy Joel for us. After that it was a no-brainer to have the Joe Baracata Band play our wedding. Joe was very responsive and easy to work with throughout the entire process and was willing to personalize everything for us, including learning a new song for the Father-Daughter dance. Out of all of our vendors – Joe was the easiest and best to deal with! All of our guests raved about the band: they were a highlight of the night for everyone (there were even Instagram stories dedicated to the band)! They played the perfect mix of songs that kept the dance floor packed all night for our guests from ages 7-87. The horn section was incredible as was Robyn. Rosalita and Valerie were two showstoppers in particular! Several people asked for the band’s information following the wedding to potentially book for their own weddings and events. Our families have even talked about having a wedding reunion down the shore to see the band again as a group this summer. Joe and his band are incredible performers and so easy to work with: we would strongly recommend booking them for your wedding!

Joe Baracata played at my wedding and they were absolutely phenomenal in every way. His price was extremely reasonable, the band was very friendly, and most importantly they were able to get everyone out of their seat to dance and make our wedding a super special day! I have seen him several times since then including a special Valentines Day dinner at the Lobster Shanty. Some of their songs sound better than the originals! :)

The Joe Baracata Band was the absolute highlight of our wedding! Our guests can't stop talking about how fantastic they were and how much fun they had dancing the night away. Joe was so wonderful to work with and incredibly helpful leading up to the big day. I couldn't be more grateful as he made the day much less stressful than it could have been. Their mix of old and new music was perfect for the enjoyment of all the guests and they sounded simply amazing. Do yourself a favor and book them if you can!

Joe was awesome to work without throughout the whole process. Easy to get a hold of. Receptive to any and all questions we had. Willing to make our musical vision come to life. When it came time for the wedding it was executed perfectly and was exactly what we envisioned....maybe too much so, because my wife and I never left the dance floor!! I would recommend Joe and the band to anyone anytime. The experience from start to finish could not have ended up any better.

The first time I heard Joe Baracata I was a 21 year old walking into Parker House for the very first time. That day I said to myself "these guys are going to play at my wedding one day". Sure enough, 9 years later, Joe Baracata played at my wedding on 11/30/2019 and it was the absolute BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE. Joe and the guys kept the dance floor rocking all night long. There were people dancing that I've never seen dance before, even the photographer, videographer, and wait staff were dancing. The videographer and guests of all age ranges came to me the night of/days after the wedding to ask me the name of the band. I've gotten so many compliments and already know at least one of my guests will be hiring Joe for when she gets engaged. Not only were they awesome the night of the wedding, but Joe was always super responsive the weeks/months leading up to the wedding. Joe, I cannot thank you enough for making our wedding night the absolute best night ever. Thank you so much!!!! Hope to see you at Boat soon. Jen and Steve Giblin

I cannot recommend the Joe Baracata Band highly enough. They were so amazing at our wedding rehearsal dinner, and had everyone dancing for hours. They really brought the best energy to kick off our wedding weekend. We have received so many compliments about them, even months after the wedding, and a few of our friends have even reached out to book them for their own weddings. Words cannot describe how much fun they made the night! Book them! You won't regret it.

We knew from the first conversation with Joe that we made the right choice to book the band. Joe was always very responsive and accommodating every time we spoke. From the horns section, to the female vocals and pianist that played my wife down the aisle, everything was amazing. The band even came into the crowd, which really kept the party going. We are now two weeks out from the wedding and still receive comments from guests about how our reception was the best that they had ever been to, largely thanks to the Joe Baracata Band! My wife and I highly recommend booking this band, but do so quickly because they are in high demand and well worth it.

The Joe Baracata Band is hands down the best wedding band out there! Joe is the nicest and easiest person to work with, and his band never disappoints. From the moment we booked Joe for our wedding we knew we were going to have the very best. He was always quick to respond to us, offered great suggestions, and put us at ease that it was going to be a great show. He, Robyn, and the rest of the band kept the dance floor packed all night and blew all of our out of town guests away. He learned a song for our Father/Daughter dance and everyone was impressed from the moment they started to when the closed down the night. We could not be more appreciative and thankful to have worked such a great group of people!

Words can’t describe how grateful and lucky I feel to have had the privilege of having Joe Baracata band at my wedding. Our friends and family are still raving about how amazing the music was and how the band made it one of the best weddings they’ve ever been to. Joe was so incredibly professional and easy to communicate with. He was eager and willing to learn new songs and play our favorites which kept the crowd dancing all night. I don’t think my husband and I ever left the dance floor. Thank you Joe Baracata band for making our wedding a dream come true! Counting down the days until hearing you play at Parker House and Columns next summer!

BOOK THIS BAND!!!The Joe Baracata will make your wedding a million times better than you could imagine. Joe & the band learned 2 of our favorite songs for our first and mother/son dances… it was so special and everything turned out PERFECT! We knew from the second we booked that we were making the right choice and it proved to be so true! Our guests can’t stop raving about how much fun they had and keep asking when and where they can see the band play again! The dance floor was packed the ENTIRE time. It was everything we wanted and more. Joe is also a wonderful guy & easy to work with. He is a true professional!

The Joe Baracata Band is hands down the best out there. They are the nicest people to work with and they are incredible performers. We knew when we booked them that they would be perfect at our wedding but they exceeded our expectations more than we ever could have imagined! The dance floor was packed all night and everyone cannot stop raving about them.

The BEST band ever. Hands. Down. We booked the Joe Baracata Band and we were not disappointed. We danced so much, guests started a second dance floor towards the back of our venue. The dance floor was packed! They were absolutely amazing and so much fun from start to finish. We were begging them to keep playing even when the reception had ended. Robin, the female vocalist, is out of this world, and she and Joe made our first dance to Leather and Lace so special. The band also learned a few Queen songs for my husband, which really made his day even better. Truly, the Joe Baracata Band was the best decision we made for our wedding.