Pat Roddy Band

We booked Pat Roddy and the band for our wedding over a year ago and we absolutely had a blast at the wedding. Matt was amazing offering advice and guidance along the way and keeping us organized. We had just a few special requests of Pat and the band and then we let them do what they do best, play jersey shore music and got everyone up and dancing through the whole night. Our goal was to have a wedding and throw a big party and Pat and the band made that happen. Awesome job everyone!!!

When we booked our wedding we absolutely knew that having Pat Roddy Band as our band would be an absolute MUST! It safe to say they did NOT disappoint!!! We have had multiple people tell us our wedding was a 10/10 and I know that is majorly because Pat kept everyone on the dance floor ALL night! We will remember this night for the rest of our lives!

When we started planning our wedding, hiring Pat Roddy Band was the first thing we did, and they did not disappoint. My wife and I had both seen Roddy countless times at bars around the shore and knew he could deliver a great show, but the performance he and the band put on at our wedding was on another level. It was a nonstop party. We had most of our guests tell us it was the most fun wedding they've ever been to, and that was largely due to the band. If you want your guests dancing, singing along, and having fun all night, there is no better choice than Pat Roddy Band. Their manager, Matt, was super easy to work with and always prompt in his responses. We cannot recommend the band enough and thank them for giving us a night we'll remember for the rest of our lives!

Unreal experience! You need to just trust these guys to bring the energy. I have been to several weddings this year and there is always a certain apprehension to people getting on the dance floor. My wedding was the second wedding I had the pleasure of experiencing the Pat Roddy Band at and I will say that they have the absolute best way of getting everyone out of their chairs and onto the dance floor. Most of it has to do with the way their song list escalates in energy and they really feel the crowd and select songs accordingly. If you want people to actually dance at your wedding, don't book a DJ. Book the Pat Roddy Band. Let them do their thing and you won't regret it one bit.

Pat Roddy played at our wedding party in July 2023 at Porta in Asbury Park. It was a really fun time but getting to the day was very difficult. I did not speak to Pat until minutes before the party and the band manager would take days, if not weeks, to respond to emails. We eloped in 2022 and were having a party to celebrate with family and friends in 2023. I grew up seeing Pat Roddy all down the shore and knew I wanted him at our party. We started conversations and explained it is basically a wedding reception. We were quoted a price and agreed a little over a year before the party. A few weeks before the party I reached out to the manager and tried to get a list of songs they could play. My (now) husband and I went through the list and divided the list into a Must Play, Can Play, and Don’t Play List. We also had our song, dad/daughter, and mom/son song pulled. We did not get a response from the manager when we sent our list back. A week before the wedding the manager emailed and said he did not know it was a wedding and they did not quote us wedding prices. The manager demanded another $3000 or they would not play. We came up with the money and wired it over. The manager never acknowledged our song list and instead only messaged us asking about the wire. The day of the party Pat and the band set up. Instead of bringing another horn, which we anticipated and expected, the band brought a female singer. She was lovely but that’s NOT what we wanted. We wanted instruments. The band was too loud. The band played songs from our Do Not Play list. They played other pop songs which we did not request. I am glad we had Pat Roddy at our wedding party. He is fun and the band is great. I am extremely disappointed in the lack of organization from Pat and the band manager. I’m disappointed in the lack of communication and disregard for our request on our day - especially after charging us an additional $3000 for the occasion. I honestly am so bummed to write this review but want people to know how much additional stress (& money) went into working with them.

My family had the pleasure of having Pat Roddy perform at my brother's wedding, my sister's wedding, and then my own wedding. Each time, he was better than the last. Pat and his band always deliver an outstanding performance filled with energy and rock ballads that keep the dance floor packed. He is a pro. If you're looking for a band that will turn your wedding into an unforgettable party, the Pat Roddy Band is a must have.

We hired Pat Roddy for our wedding the second we got engaged- my husband has said ever since he was 18yrs old that he’s going to have Pat roddy play at his wedding, 10 years later and we had the best night of our lives dancing to the band all night long!! they are the best band in Monmouth county and bring awesome energy. They feel the crowd out so well and made our reception such a blast. We couldn’t get people off the dance floor!

Hiring Pat Roddy for our reception was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning - they absolutely crushed it! The dance floor was packed all night with friends and family members of all ages, and we had many guests tell us how amazing the music was! Pat Roddy brought such a fun and unique energy to our wedding and our exceeded all our expectations! HIGHLY recommend!

We love the Pat Roddy Band and knew we wanted them to play our wedding. I actually reached out about their available dates before choosing a date and venue to make sure they were free😅 They somehow exceeded our expectations and really made our reception the best party ever. The dance floor was full the whole night and we’ve heard so many rave reviews from our guests about how much they loved the band too. Cant recommend them enough!!

My husband and I are no strangers to Pat Roddy Band, and we were beyond thankful to have them perform at our wedding on 10/21/2023! Working with Matt made the entire experience easy and seamless, it was probably the one part of wedding planning that wasn’t stressful. All we wanted was to be on the dance floor as much as possible and the band being as amazing as they are, made that a no brainer for our guests! The band was by far the biggest hit of our night and we couldn’t be happier. 1000/10 recommend

My wife and I were blown away by the Roddy Band’s performance at our wedding in September 2023. The best feedback we got from guests was my dad, who said “I feel like we just went to a concert, not a wedding”. The setlist was awesome (plenty of Springsteen, other classic and 90s rock, Motown covers, and classic wedding hits) and the crowd control was perfect. They read the room and made adjustments to match the energy of the moment – for example, a slower song to open the after-dinner set, a custom riff in the middle of Shout, and back to back 90s rock hits after the entire wedding sang along to the first one. In addition to the music, both the manager and the band’s DJ/emcee partner was great. Reasonable, communicative, and professional. Of all wedding vendors or suggestions, I cannot recommend the Pat Roddy Band strongly enough!

Pat Roddy Band absolutely crushed it. We have known Pat and the guys for many years so we knew they would always be our wedding band for when that day came. Everyone raved about how wonderful the entertainment was and barley sat down the whole wedding (that was our goal). We had a DJ as well and the coordination and timing worked out perfectly. Matt (band manager) was responsive and easy to work with throughout the whole process. Amazing experience and would highly recommend!

For as long as I can remember, I have thought the most important part of a wedding is the band. While I had seen Pat Roddy down the shore many, many times, I had never been to a wedding with the band. That being said, they absolutely crushed the performance at our wedding on 10/06 at The Rockleigh. From the moment we booked them, Matt was always available to field questions via email or text message. He helped us pick the "walk in" reception songs and come up with a perfect reception timeline. Our guests were dancing from the moment the reception started until it ended. I am already mentally planning my husband's 40th birthday party, featuring Pat Roddy Band! I highly recommend this band.

Our wedding was a non-stop party all due to Pat Roddy Band! They were so accommodating and learned our first dance song/parent dance songs to play for us. Our guests cannot stop talking about how awesome the band was & truly danced the night away! Matt, the manager, was great to work with and always answered emails quickly. 5 Stars across the board!!!!

I cannot say enough good things about the Pat Roddy Band! Our guests had the most amazing time and I can confidently say they were the BEST part of our special day! Matthew, the manager, was incredible to work with - super communicative and professional. The band was just sensational and my husband and I haven't stopped hearing from our guests about how fantastic our band was! Truly 10/10 and cannot recommend them enough.

My husband and I were so glad we booked Pat Roddy as our wedding band! My family and I love seeing Pat Roddy play down at the shore, so when it came time to pick wedding entertainment, they were top of our list and they definitely delivered!! We worked closely with Matt, their manager, who was incredibly easy to work with and prompt in all communication. We booked them for the whole package- ceremony, cocktail hour, and of course, our reception. Our wedding was in Westchester NY, and we were so glad they were willing to make the trip up to play during their busy season. The dance floor was packed the whole night- Pat and the band knew how to read the room and play music that catered to all ages. Our guests that were already fans of Pat Roddy were over the moon and I’m sure they gained several more fans that night! Hiring Pat Roddy for your wedding is a no brainer- you won’t regret it!

The Pat Roddy Band was the highlight of our wedding day. Initially, we were torn about booking a more “traditional” wedding band and we are so beyond happy with the decision we made. Choosing The Pat Roddy Band made it so our wedding felt very “us.” Our wedding was fun, exciting, and laid-back all at the same time. When we first reached out to band inquiring about playing our wedding, we were very impressed by our communications with the band manager, Matt. He responded very promptly to all of our emails and was very clear and patient when answering all of our questions. Once when we knew we were booking The Pat Roddy Band for our wedding, we even got to hang out with Matt in person at a show and get to know him better as well as discuss possible ideas for our own wedding. Pat was willing to learn some new songs that were very special to us, but for the most part we were just looking for the band to perform as they typically would - and they brought the house down. Our wedding guests clearly had an amazing time and have been talking about how great they were ever since. Now, whenever we go out to see Pat play down the shore, we get to be reminded of the special memories of our wedding day (and chat with Pat about it!). What you “lose” with not going with a more traditional wedding band, you gain a hundred fold with the memories of having The Pat Roddy Band rock out at your wedding. Thank you to Pat, Matt, and the rest of the band for creating memories we will never forget and allowing us to relive them time and time again.

We've been seeing Pat Roddy Band at the Jersey Shore for years and as soon as we got engaged we knew we needed them to play our wedding. The entire process of booking the band was as smooth as it could be and they honored all our music requests AND added an extra horn player for us! At the actual wedding, the band blew us and all of our guests away. The dance floor was packed the ENTIRE night and every single band member was so fun and engaged. Pat does the BEST job of reading the room and keeping everyone up and dancing, even mixing in some slow dances. We have received so many compliments about the band and how fun the whole night was. Pat Roddy Band was 10000% the highlight of our reception and made our dream wedding come true.

Pat Roddy Band absolutely crushed it for our wedding. We had already known they are Jersey Shore Legends and have seen them before, but having them at our wedding was an even better experience. Part of our wedding day vision was to have our guests up and dancing and Pat Roddy delivered! Their keyboardist came early to do music at our ceremony and everything went smooth, from ceremony music, to wedding intros, to first dances, to rocking the house! They were also easy to work with and accommodating to my wife’s sometimes “extra” requests.

Pat Roddy Band played at our wedding last Sunday and they were absolutely incredible! Multiple guests told us that they felt like they were at a mini concert because the band was so awesome! Our dance floor was filled the entire wedding and Pat and his crew were so much fun! 11/10 recommend them!! We can’t wait to watch them play again soon!

Oh. My. God. Pat Roddy band did my cousins wedding almost 10 years ago, and although I didn’t know my husband yet- I knew they’d be my wedding band! As soon as I booked my venue they were my first call and they MORE than exceeded our expectations. I’m so happy with the band that I could cry sitting here writing about it? They completely understood the tone of the wedding and sounded amazing. They worked the crowd, sounded absolutely flawless, and kept the party going all night! I had one guest tell me “we’ve never seen a bride enjoy their wedding as much as you did” and I credit that to pat Roddy band.., oh and my husband :) but in all honesty if you are going for the Parker house / all American jersey shore type wedding feel - you need to book them asap. My future SIL mother already has them on retainer for whenever my brother moves it and asks her to marry him :)

My husband and I met the Pat Roddy Band many moons ago at the Parker House so naturally it felt like the perfect choice when we scheduled our 2022 wedding at The Columns. We knew even before we got engaged that Pat Roddy was going to play at our wedding (my dad claims I told him this 10+ years ago!) so it was BEYOND amazing having our dream finally come true! I am still getting texts from our family and friends talking about how Pat Roddy was the best band they have ever seen at a wedding! The dance floor was PACKED all night long and they played the perfect mix of music for all of our guests. They played all night long and we did not want the party to end. They engaged with the crowd, took our requests and had incredible transitions into each song! People could not stop moving their feet. This was one of our 'must haves' at our wedding and we are SO happy we stayed true to what we knew would be one of the best parts of the day! MASSIVE thank you to the Pat Roddy Band for putting on the best show ever and making our day extraordinary! See you this summer!!

There's no better band for your wedding than the Pat Roddy Band. All of our guests were on the dance floor ALL NIGHT! Throughout the night I had guests coming up to me asking how the band could be this good and asking where they could go see them next. I can honestly say my wedding was the most fun wedding I have ever attended and I owe it to the Pat Roddy Band!

Best. Band. EVER! My husband loves this band, having seen them over the years at the Jersey shore, and we were so giddy when we were able to book them as our wedding band. Not only are they amazing musicians, they’re so easy to work with and the song list is great for all ages. Our wedding was a big dance party and a private Pat Roddy concert! Highly recommend to everyone.

Pat Roddy Band is absolutely amazing! We couldnt have picked a more perfect band for our wedding. The dance floor was packed the entire night and they played a little something for everyone. Everyone is still raving about how much fun it was! We’ve seen Pat Roddy tons of times on the Jersey Shore but having the band play our wedding was next level!

There are not enough superlatives to use when describing how great the Pat Roddy Band was at my daughter's wedding. Great sound, high energy, wide selection of music and types of music, engaging, exciting to watch, just the best! Pat and his band got people dancing and they hardly stopped. Joy, excitement, celebration, fun - it went on all night long thanks to the Pat Roddy Band.

There aren't even enough words to describe how good the Pat Roddy Band is. They put on an absolutely amazing performance at our wedding. That night so many guests came up to me and raved about them, and we still have guests that are talking about them a couple of weeks after the fact. They were the highlight of the night, and we can't recommend them enough if you want your guests to have an unforgettable time and to be on the dance floor all night!

Pat Roddy Band is amazing!! Everyone was up dancing all night. They play music that everyone loves - all the classics + newer music. Guests are still reaching out saying how great the band was. They even learned our first dance song plus a couple of other songs we requested. Thank you Pat Roddy Band- you made our wedding day perfect!

Nearly 10 months later, our guests are still raving about our band and how much fun they had! We were looking for a band that would play a lot of Bruce (my husband is a big fan) and all the classic rock songs to dance/sing along to. We didn't want pop or dance tunes, and the music selection was perfect. We had a backyard wedding and Pat and the band had to deal with some electrical issues and an eccentric set-up. They didn't bat an eye, and neither we nor our guests even knew there was an issue! I only found out because our maitre d made sure to tell us later that he kept a cool head and handled everything. Pat took requests all night long and the music and vibe was just fantastic. We loved every minute and wish we could throw another party just to have them back!

Simply put - they are amazing. I've been to lots of weddings with bands - ones that cost triple the price - and are no where near as good as Pat Roddy. Book them - you will be so glad. EVERYONE was dancing all night. They even learned a song just for us.

Do your wedding and your guests a favor... Book this band. We got married at a Vineyard 10/24/15 and the whole place was rocking and everyone said they were amazing. My wife and i had seen them a few times before at bars (where we decided to try and get them) and festivals. Very professional and have a great selection of music they can play. We asked them to play Baker Street as was my old soccer club lock in music and the Sax player Killed it... i cant get over how good these guys were. I will never forget rocking out to Glory Days with Pat, his guys and all my pals. Best night ever.

worked with DJ Jersey Joe! Dance floor was never empty!! Highly recommended

After meeting and falling in love at the Jersey Shore, my husband-to-be and I knew that we wanted a fun, live band at our wedding who would play all our favorites. We have gone to see Pat Roddy live around the shore bar scene for years, and knew he would make our wedding spectacular. He plays a broad range of all our favorite bands (especially Bruce Springsteen) and keeps the dance floor PACKED. Our guests cannot stop raving about how much fun the band was. We had 7 pieces, including horn players from the Asbury Jukes (Jersey Shore legends). Guests of all ages were grooving all night. My new husband and I could hardly even stop dancing to cut the cake! If you are looking for a band that is fun, talented, and gives you an authentic, old-fashioned Jersey Shore feel (meaning less fist pumping and more Glory Days), Pat Roddy is perfect. He easily used our venue's sound system to ensure great quality, and so no guest had to sit near an amplifier. A month after our wedding, our guests still cannot stop raving about THE BAND!