About this vendor
RAMONA is a high-energy wedding band based in St. Augustine, FL and serving celebrations throughout the Jacksonville area. This award-winning ensemble creates lively and unforgettable shows that your guests will be talking about for years to come. They are acclaimed for their vibrancy, on-state chemistry, and ability to make your night come to life with their electric soul power.
RAMONA is led by the fierce and talented music mogul Jeanetta Salyer. Under her direction, the band has graced the stage at more than 2,500 events, including hundreds of weddings, festivals, and corporate functions. They have even performed at the Grammy's - twice! Jeanetta enjoys working with clients from beginning to end and will ensure your experience is seamless and inspiring.
RAMONA is a fully customizable band, meaning they can arrange themselves to suit your preferences and different aspects of your occasion. From solo jazz guitar ceremonies to Gatsby-era themed cocktail hours with a duo or trio, these musicians can do it all. They also offer an energetic, seven-piece full band that will play Top 40, R&B, hip hop, and more at your wedding reception. The group has a number of packages available and welcomes you to get in touch to learn more about their show-stopping performances.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Instruments
- Bass
- Cello
- Guitar
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
Music Genres
- Dance
- Hip-Hop
- 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
Awards and Affiliations
2021 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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5
out of 5.010 reviews
Absolutely the best band to book for an occasion in North Florida! Professional and organized, variety of musical abilities, and amazing energy. We hosted a Christmas party of 100 ...
plus, with similar elements to a wedding. Highly recommend this group!
WOWOW! THESE GUYS ROCKED....ALL NIGHT!!! Jeanetta + crew kept the crowed engaged and on the dance floor from start to finish! LOVE all the mashups! Perfect mix of all types of fu...
n music from young to old and they were ALL on the dancefloor! Jeanetta was a breeze to work with! Answered all my crazy questions and even worked through the ceremony with me. 10 / 10 RECOMMEND! IT WAS A BLAST!
I would highly recommend having Ramona & the Riot play your wedding or any event. Jeanetta was easy to work with and very professional thought the whole process. She knew how to ma...
nage the event and bring the fun. The band is extremely talented and we are so happy we chose them as our wedding band. We had high expectations and they absolutely killed it. From the cocktail hour to the reception, everyone was raving about the band and had a great time. It was truly a special night for all!
As St. Augustine locals, Ramona and the Riot was a no-brainer. They brought excellent energy from the first song until the last. They kept the party going and the dance floor full....
They played a good mix of music to please a wide range of guests. Jeanetta additionally brought experience in MCing the evening professionally. Alberto beautifully played solo guitar for the ceremony. They were very accommodating to various requests, even playing our first dance song!
What an amazing band!! Our wedding was July 3,2021 and I couldn’t have had a better band!! They really made the party and my family and friends had a fantastic time! They played a...
variety of genres and kept everyone moving!! The acoustic part for the ceremony was everything I wanted. Can’t wait to have another party just to hire Ramona. Jeanette’s voice is pure perfection!! Thank you again for making my wedding everything we wanted
We have known Ramona and AJ for quite some time now, in fact, we would probably say that most of our dating relationship centered around finding where they were playing in town, an...
d following them like two groupies. When we were planning our wedding, we knew we wanted them to be an integral part of our ceremony and reception, so we asked them to play for us. They are truly so passionate about their work. Ramona has an innate way of transcending back to the early 2000s, where you feel that beautiful R&B music deep into your soul—while AJ has a beautifully intimate way of perfecting each string strung on his guitar. Together, Ramona and AJ create beautiful music. We are honored to know them, blessed to be able to listen to their music, and grateful that they gave us memories at our wedding that no amount of money would ever be able to replace. You guys are truly one of a kind and we hope that you always know how much we love you.
Love Luis and Michelle
We hired Ramona's full set for a large corporate ribbon cutting event. From start to finish, the professionalism and attention to detail was outstanding. They are quick to return a...
ll correspondence and provide necessary documents when needed. Ramona arrived early, set up under the radar, and were sensitive to the needs of surrounding vendors. They made sure to tailor their music, look, and set for the needs and ambiance of the event. Time for speeches by executives and community members were seamlessly executed thanks to the leadership of Ramona and the experience of the whole band. All band members are extremely personable and a joy to be around. Corporate events can sometimes feel very uptight, but Ramona set the mood for a high energy and positive atmosphere coupled with outstanding music. Their unique sound, excitement, and ability to get a crowd up and moving is undeniable. I would highly recommend Ramona for any event. It was a pleasure to work with this band from start to finish.
Jeanette and AJ have been long time friends of me and my husband. When we first started dated my husband said “if we ever get married, Ramona has to play at our wedding. Low and be...
hold 3 years later that’s exactly what they did! From setting up the ceremony music, to taking special requests for songs Ramona was nothing short of fantastic. Guests were skeptical when we told them we would not have a DJ but a jazz band instead and it’s safe to say everyone was surprised with the amazing range Romona comes with. Could not have picked better performers for our wedding!
This band is top notch. They play a variety of music that is sure to get any crowd moving. We have experienced them at bars, weddings, and large music venues. Highly recommend t...
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The best wedding band out there! We recommend them to all of our friends getting married because there isn't another option, in our opinion, for a wedding band. They will definitel...
y make your wedding day the best day ever (... the best wedding ever). And believe me, everyone will be on the dance floor!
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