About this vendor
"Our wedding was EXACTLY the way I dreamed it! Dance floor was PACKED all night long! OMG this band is SO MUCH FUN!!" are just a few comments we've received from valued clients for 18 years. SHINING STAR is pure energy, excitement & customizes every event. Let us bring your magical night to life!!
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Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Pop
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Reception
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We couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. From our initial contact with Jodi to the last note played at our reception, everything was simply fantastic.
Jodi was a delight to work with – organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day special. She made the entire process seamless, ensuring that every detail was considered and that our preferences were reflected in the playlist.
Now, let's talk about the band's performance – absolutely unbelievable! The Shining Star Band brought an incredible energy to our wedding that had everyone on their feet. The range of music they played catered to all tastes, and their talent was evident in every song. The dance floor was never empty, and our guests couldn't stop raving about how amazing the band was.
If you're looking to elevate your wedding to a whole new level and create lasting memories, don't hesitate – hire The Shining Star Band. They are a guarantee for the best wedding ever. Our special day wouldn't have been the same without them, and we're so grateful for the unforgettable experience they provided.
Choosing to go with Shining Star Band was easily one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. It’s been months and people are STILL talking about how amazing they were! Jodi was an absolute delight to work with, always responding very quickly and made me feel like everything would be handled perfectly (and it was). They kept everybody dancing and singing all night long which is all we really wanted. I truly could not recommend them more highly, they are exceptional!!
Shining Star Band was an absolute BLAST! My husband and I requested a Leon Bridges song ("Coming Home") as our first dance song, and Vaughn and the rest of the band made every effort to learn it and perform it as well as Leon Bridges himself performs it! They had all of our guests on their feet, dancing and singing along the entire night. Jodi was so easy to communicate and work with leading up to and on the day of our wedding. Each band member was extremely versatile, which allowed them to play many different styles of music during our reception! We were SO pleased and got so many wonderful compliments about our band choice during and after our wedding reception. We highly recommend Jodi and Shining Star Band for any couple looking for a hell of a good time at their reception!
I simply can't rave enough about Shining Star!! As the daughter of a wedding planner, I know all too well about the importance of selecting the right vendors for "the big day." Anyone that has ever planned a wedding knows there are so many important decisions that go into planning the perfect event. My husband is a musician, so among the most important of the decisions we had to make was finding a band that would entertain, energize and inspire our guests...
We envisioned a party where guests would be on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG. We chose Shining Star to play at our reception and it was truly one of the best decisions we made about our wedding. Jodi Light was extremely warm, friendly, caring and really listened to our wish to create an evening filled with upbeat dance music featuring our favorites such as Motown, top 40 hits, the 80s, etc. Both Jodi and Kenny have incredible voices and all of the other musicians were so talented as well. One of the things I loved the most is that I could tell that the Shining Star band really enjoys playing together. Its evident that they love their job as they almost had as much fun performing as we did dancing to their music!!!!
Working with Jodi and Shining Star was a true pleasure and I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who is hiring a band for a special event. We had about 250 people at our wedding and the huge dance floor was packed the entire evening, so much so that several people told me they barely ate that night since they didn't want to miss out on the action on the dance floor. People were even dancing on the carpet since there was no room on the dance floor :)
My husband has been playing the drums since he was 9 years old and his best friend is a professional musician. Shining Star was extremely gracious and allowed them to jam together to one of their favorite tunes at the reception. It was so memorable as they started playing music together over 20 years ago and had a chance to play together again in front all of our family and friends.
I could go on and on about Shining Star!! Several of our guests asked where we flew them in from as many of them knew how important the band was to us. When we told our guests Shining Star was local/based in Phoenix, they were thrilled and a few asked me for their contact information for future events. In conclusion, if you are looking for a talented, fun, upbeat, energetic band, look no further than Shining Star. I give them the highest of endorsements and would hire them in an instant if I could do it all over again!!
My husband and I picked The Shining Star Band based off of youtube clips and their song list. Any nerves we had about not meeting or seeing them in person were completely unnecessary! From setting the mood as our guests entered, to playing dinner music, and then getting the party started on the dance floor, they were spot-on. Jodi was great both as a vocalist as well as an MC, and we had guests coming up all night to tell us how great our band was. Their extensive song list and adherence to our "please play" and "please don't play" requests were outstanding and our guests stayed on the dance floor all night long. I would highly recommend The Shining Star Band for any wedding or event!
Shining star is awesome! They had everyone dancing the entire night. I couldn't believe how quickly everyone (and I mean every single one of our 220 guests) was on the dance floor and they never left! Jodi is an awesome MC. They play everything from Sinatra to Black Eyed Peas. My Grandpa had a request for a song that they had never played so over the break they listened to it on iTunes and played it perfectly 5 minutes later! Amazing! I can't tell you how many compliments I received on the band. They take two short breaks during dinner and later in the night, but everyone was dancing so hard that they needed a breather :). The band is one of the most important elements and Shining Star will do an awesome job.
Shining Star Band played at our wedding and were absolutely amazing! The whole room was on the dance floor the majority of the night and everyone was saying how fabulous they were! They were incredibly easy to work with and ran our reception to perfection. They worked directly with our caterer to make sure everything went off without a hitch. They even revised a song for our first dance. What I loved the most is that they played pop songs as well as older songs that everyone in the crowd would like. I loved them and would highly recommend them to anyone!
Jodi and the 2 other main singers (one is Kenny, don't remember the other name) were amazing! They kept everyone on their feet all night and we had a blast! I would definitely use them again!
Played music that everyone at the reception could dance. A few of the couples at our reception used them for their weddings after seeing them at our wedding.
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4757 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ
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