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Gerry Smith Jr.
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Radio Prophets is a professional wedding band operating out of Santa Barbara, CA. Led by seasoned sax player Gerry Smith, this versatile and energetic ensemble is ready to provide your special day with an unforgettable musical experience. They offer a genre-spanning library of songs to choose from and are available in a variety of lineups to best suit your unique wedding vision.
Comprising of the finest musicians that Southern California has to offer, Radio Prophets make it their mission to fill dance floors of all varieties. Gerry and his band bring years of performing experience to every occasion and will tailor their skills to fit your unique musical tastes and desires. From accompanying your walk down the aisle to raising the roof at your fun-filled reception, they can provide the soundtrack to every stage of your day.
Radio Prophets are available for weddings of all shapes and sizes throughout California and beyond. Their wealth of experience allows the group to customize every aspect of their performance, from the playlist to the lineup. Playing everything from solo sax instrumentals to your favorite dance anthems classics hits from a 5-9-piece dance band, their passion for their craft shines through in every note.
9+ years in business
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Instruments
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Latin
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
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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Gerry Smith Jr.
Owner
I consider myself a highly functional member to society. Whether it's being a freelance musician to relationships, I am always striving to optimize my full potential. I have always been known as a team player and love to help others. I have been in the Music Industry for many years and have acquired the necessary skills to bring extreme value to Private Events & Weddings. I take lots of pride in providing the necessary due diligence and hard work ethic to shine with my business. I consider myself to be very personable, a problem solver and love to work with others!
Nadine Furhmann
Event Coordinator Rep.
Meet Nadine, she has helped manage high profile clients in the Santa Barbara area for alomost two decades now. She is a highly skilled event consultant and is very detailed oriented when it comes to communication, emails and has a personality of gold when it comes to orchestrating events and customer service with our clients. We're proud to have her on board. She is very structured with her work and has become a valuable asset to our events organization!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
17 reviews
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The Radio Prophets band received glowing reviews for their outstanding performance at weddings, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that kept guests on the dance floor all night. Their versatile musicians showcased exceptional talent across various music genres, engaging the crowd effortlessly and leaving a lasting impression on attendees. The band's seamless transitions between sophisticated jazz quartet sets and high-energy party music were highly praised, making them a top choice for couples looking to add an unforgettable touch to their special day.
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Niko H
5.0
1/01/2026
I hired Gerry and his band Radio Prophets for our annual company party in 2023-2025 and will do so again in 2026!
The energy this band brings to the dance floor is
Off the charts! ...
Horn section and vocalist are top notch - bass player and drummer first class! They go out in the Audience and just get this party going! Hire them - you won’t regret it!
Robert S
5.0
12/31/2025
An absolutely incredible group of musicians.
From the ceremony to the reception, every moment was elevated by their talent and professionalism. The pianist during the ceremony crea...
ted such a beautiful, emotional atmosphere. Cocktail hour flowed seamlessly with the Jazz Quartet — sophisticated, smooth, and perfectly timed. Then the Radio Prophets Band took it to the next level with phenomenal vocalists and a powerful horn section that kept the energy high and the dance floor full. Truly versatile, polished, and exceptionally talented musicians from start to finish.
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Erika K
5.0
12/31/2025
We hired the Radio Prophets for our wedding in Paso Robles and they were fantastic! We got nothing but compliments from our guests about the energy they brought to the party. ("Th...
ey've set the standard!" was my favorite.) They had a good mix of instruments and a fantastic vocalist. My now-husband is an amateur musician and wanted to play a bit, and Gerry was kind enough to share some charts with him a few weeks ahead of time so he even got to play with them for a couple of songs. He stunned everyone and it was one of the most fun parts of the wedding. We would absolutely recommend them!
Rita W
5.0
12/30/2025
Fantastic from beginning to end. Cocktail hour set a great tone, and once the reception started the band absolutely delivered. The energy was high, the musicians were incredibly ta...
lented, and the dance floor stayed packed all night. They engaged the crowd effortlessly and created a fun, memorable atmosphere that guests are still talking about. Highly recommend.
Funsinn N
5.0
12/30/2025
This band was incredible. From the moment the reception started, they had everyone on the dance floor. The energy was nonstop and the talent was next level. They didn’t just play o...
n stage — they came right out into the crowd, forming a conga line and performing in the middle of the dance floor, which completely blew everyone away.
The musicians were so engaging and genuinely fun, and you could tell how much the guests loved it. People are still talking about how amazing the band was. If you want a packed dance floor and an unforgettable reception, this is the band to hire.
Zappata N
5.0
12/30/2025
Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The cocktail hour jazz quartet set the perfect tone — sophisticated, smooth, and beautifully performed. It created such an elegant atmo...
sphere and had guests genuinely stopping to listen.
When the reception began, the band took it to a whole new level. We were completely blown away by the talent of the musicians and the energy they brought to the room. The transition from refined jazz to an unforgettable party was seamless and impressive. Truly world-class musicianship and an incredible experience all around.
Georgiana F
5.0
12/29/2025
I attended my friend’s Wedding in October at Swallow Creek Ranch & the Radio Prophets were truly world class! I was so impressed with their energy & stellar musicianship! I have be...
en to lots of Weddings in the past & have never seen a Band perform like this, interacting with the crowd & performing out into the audience. I would highly recommend this band for anybody’s Wedding or Event!
Calvin M
5.0
7/12/2025
Radio Prophets played our wedding. Gerry was great to work with and got our vibe and the type of music we wanted exactly.
They also did all of the sound for the ceremony and speec...
hes during dinner. They had a jazz quartet for cocktail hour and then a 6 piece band for the reception.
The band was amazing! They played everything from oldies, Motown to top 40 hits. All of the musicians were incredibly talented and so nice too. The vocalist was especially incredible! Overall, they brought an incredible energy and made the reception a blast!
I'd highly recommend Radio Prophets for any event and especially for a wedding
Melissa S
5.0
12/07/2024
We hired the Radio Prophets to play at our wedding ceremony, wedding cocktail hour, and wedding reception. They were spectacular and our wedding guests are still raving about them ...
almost one year later. Behind the scenes, Gerry was fantastic to work with. He was so knowledgeable about equipment and logistics and provided us with playlist and set list examples that were really helpful during the wedding planning. We are so glad that we found the Radio Prophets and cherish all of the wonderful memories they helped us make.
Elena A
5.0
11/15/2024
I listened to everything Gerry sent me and that I could find online to hear The Radio Prophet's sound but on wedding day, all my expectations were blown away. The RPs sounded amazi...
ng and most if not all guests noticed. Gerry did a site visit which was required by our venue and adapted the band's setup to our venue. Their setlist was Funk leaning which we and our guests loved...popular with all ages. If I had to do it all over again, would choose Gerry and the RP's again.
Laura W
5.0
5/27/2024
Radio Prophets rocked the house! The band was fabulous and very talented. They were wonderful to work with and got everyone to the dance floor!
David M
5.0
3/07/2024
These guys and gal were terrific !! Jazz during the cocktail hour and dinner.
When dinner was over and all speeches were shared, Radio Prophets ROCKED the house and all were ...
up and dancing.
Janel D
5.0
5/06/2023
Radio Prophets is a fantastic and top notch band!! I wanted some funky music with a horn section and talented musicians for my wedding and these guys DELIVERED! Gerry is so nice an...
d easy to coordinate and work with the rest of the band was so friendly and truly next level musicians. They drove a couple hours to come to our event and I could not be more thrilled. It could not have been better! Thanks guys!
Melissa C
5.0
5/03/2022
BOOK THIS BAND FOR YOUR WEDDING! We booked Radio Prophets for our wedding in Paso Robles, CA. They did an outstanding job and showed more professionalism than I could even imagine....
They even helped with some issues we were having with the venue as well as dealt with some serious wind blowing their sheet music around.
My husband and I have a very eclectic indie rock music taste and Gerry and the band agreed to learn over 10 of our songs. Not only did they learn our songs, but they also hired a special song that has similar music tastes to sing those songs, and they killed not only our songs but some good wedding classics as well. The fact that they went out of their way to do this exceeded our expectations and they seriously rocked. I was impressed that we had non-stop dancing all night, and it is 100 percent attributed to the Radio Prophets. They made our day more special than I ever thought possible. Thank you, Radio Prophets!
Marina P
5.0
9/21/2021
Imagine having your close friends with incredible musical talent be your wedding band — that is what hiring the Radio Prophets to play at your wedding is like! From the start, they...
made planning so easy, and in the end delivered above and beyond all our expectations! They made our wedding celebration so special and unforgettable, our guests are still talking about the music. Everyone loved the beautiful piano acoustics for the ceremony, the classy jazz cocktail hour and then a phenomenal dance set which got everyone on the dance floor, old and young. Their energy, positivity was unparalleled. They genuinely set the entire tone of the evening and we are so grateful for the most unforgettable wedding celebration. Thank you Radio Prophets and wishing you guys so many more lucky wedding couples to celebrate with!!
Katy F
5.0
5/13/2021
A friend of mine hired Radio Prophets for their wedding and after attending the ceremony, I knew I wanted them for mine! Even though I scheduled with them only weeks before, thankf...
ully they were able to perform and did amazing! The band showed up early to set up and were incredibly professional. The saxophonist played a solo as I walked in (bride) and it was absolutely beautiful! They also played for cocktail hour and at the reception and my guests had a blast!
Laurel W
5.0
5/04/2021
This band ROCKS. They played for my wedding and were incredibly accommodating with requests for our perfect day. They set up and handled everything including the pre-event visit t...
o the property and sound check. Communication regarding details of the event were handled quickly and professionally. I am a musician myself and was confident that this group would be amazing and I highly recommend working with them.
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