About this vendor
The Barnstorm is an NYC-based party rock wedding band, best known for their electric and engaging dance party receptions. It's been said they're "not a real wedding band," but rather "an incredibly fun and engaging band that just happens to absolutely rock weddings!" Whether it's today's hits, top 40, hip hop, classic rock, Motown, and all things in between, The Barnstorm can do it all - putting their own spin on everything they do. Along with providing professional emcee services, The Barnstorm is also ready, willing, & able to handle your ceremony music as well as cocktail hour music, upon request. Aside from their on-stage chemistry and ability to get any crowd on the dance floor, one thing that sets The Barnstorm apart is their immersive light show production - you would honestly think you're at a legit live concert at Madison Square Garden. If you want the most epic dance party wedding reception... If you want to have your family and guests on the dance floor all night long... If you want a band that's always going to go that extra mile for you... The Barnstorm is your band.
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Instruments
- Bass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Organ
- Percussion
- Piano
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- EDM
- Folk
- Hip-Hop
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
9-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+6 more.
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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The Barnstorm was without a doubt the most incredible part of our wedding! When we started the wedding process, we knew one thing for sure…we wanted an electric party. The Barnstor...
m delivered and some! From the moment we met The Barnstorm they treated us like family. We went to many showcases and each show became better and better. Seeing past brides and grooms in attendance at each showcase just proved how amazing The Barnstorm is. There are groupies upon groupies which we are proudly a part of now!
Brooks and the team were amazing to work with us from the start. They understood our vision and brought it to life better than we could ever dream of! Our wedding started with the best ceremony, with the music paving the way for an evening of fun to come. Our cocktail hour was lively with great covers which transitioned into the most epic party of our lives!
From the moment our reception started the vibes were high! The Barnstorm knows how to read the room, understand the vibe and bring the party. Our wedding had 180+ guests and every single person told us that they have never seen a band like this. One of our friends said “I was at a full on concert, where Melissa and Dylan happened to get married!” The compliments from our guests were they have never been to a wedding where they have not sat down once. The Barnstorm understood our vision and delivered!
Not only was September 5th the best night of our lives, we feel that we gained an incredible group of friends with The Barnstorm! They are the most professional, nice, fun, and kind humans around. We look forward to many more celebrations to come with The Barnstorm! We could not recommend them enough.
If you are searching for the most epic party of your life…look no further and hire The Barnstorm!
My wife and I first saw The Barnstorm at one of their showcases, and we walked out saying, "If we can get this band for our wedding, we're doing it." They completely lived up to ev...
ery expectation.
We hired them for everything: an acoustic duo for the ceremony, a jazz trio during cocktail hour, and the full band for the reception. Every group was outstanding. They are world class musicians with an incredible amount of range. They learned a niche Taylor Swift song for our ceremony, played a Steely Dan request for my dad, did a TI/Cranberries mash-up upon request… and everything in between. Throughout the night it felt like they were playing our wedding, not just another wedding.
The biggest thing that sets them apart is how well they read a room. Our wedding happened to be on the same night the Knicks clinched the NBA Championship, and we honestly wondered if we'd lose people to the TVs or their phones. Instead, our 150-person dance floor stayed packed all night. That's about as strong an endorsement as I can give.
The Barnstorm also brings so much more than just great music. Their lighting completely transformed the room, and having their own photographer capturing the dance floor gave us some of our favorite photos from the reception. It's clear they've thought through every part of what makes a wedding feel fun.
Planning was very easy. Cam and Brooks were fantastic to work with from start to finish, JR was an excellent emcee who kept everything moving without ever making himself the center of attention, and Steven absolutely stole the show on the sax. Honestly, every member of the band was fantastic.
They're not cheap, but after seeing everything they bring, I'd say they were worth every dollar. Between the ceremony music, cocktail hour, reception, lighting, photography, and the energy they brought from the first song to the last, they delivered on every promise.
The best compliment we can give is that people kept coming up to us all night to ask about the band. They weren't just saying, "Great band" to be polite. They were genuinely blown away, and weeks later people are still talking about them.
If you're looking for a band that can play just about anything, keep the dance floor full, and make your wedding feel like your wedding, hire The Barnstorm. We'd make the same decision again in a heartbeat.
We wanted the final night of our wedding to be epic. But after 3.5 days of events, we knew our guests would be running low on energy. That's why we flew Barnstorm out from the east...
coast to Big Sky: they were the only band we trusted to deliver.
They exceeded what we expected. Every guest brought them up unprompted for weeks afterward. A number of our guests ended up on the same flight back to Newark the next morning as the band, and they were treated like celebrities the entire way home. That's the impression they left. Book them.
The Barnstorm was the highlight of our wedding and the easiest decisions we made! They created a romantic ceremony performance, a lively cocktail hour, and an absolutely electric r...
eception. Our guests were literally calling it a concert!
Beyond their incredible talent, their production and professionalism are unmatched. Working with Brooks leading up to the wedding was seamless—he was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. They brought the energy and are far from your typical wedding band. We couldn’t recommend them enough!
We could not recommend Barnstorm enough - they were without a doubt one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! Brooks & the team were fantastic to work with before the...
wedding day and truly listened to the vision we had. Most importantly, they brought the party!! They were an absolutely electric performance and did not feel like a traditional wedding band at all (in the best way possible!). We loved how engaging they were with us and the whole crowd, and they played strictly bangers that had the entire wedding on the dance floor the whole night! We also loved having them with us from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception - they learned all of our ceremony walkout and special dance songs and performed them incredibly. Barnstorm made the night feel so personal - they played a special song we referenced in our vows and even learned a lengthy song my family plays as a singalong at every wedding - getting to sing it with the band and family together is a memory I will cherish forever. Our guests are still raving about Barnstorm months after our wedding - it's the first thing they mention when we recap the weekend! It's impossible to put into words the energy and fun they brought to the whole day, you'll just have to hire them to see for yourself! Thank you to the whole Barnstorm team for making our wedding day absolutely unforgettable.
We can’t recommend The Barnstorm enough! We first saw them play at our friends' wedding in 2022 and couldn’t stop talking about how amazing they were. When we got engaged, they wer...
e immediately the first band we thought of—and we truly couldn’t have been happier with our choice!
They were incredible to work with from start to finish, but most importantly, they absolutely brought the party on our wedding night. They had the entire room on the dance floor all night long, and the energy and vibes were unreal. So many of our guests told us how amazing the band was, and we couldn’t agree more.
We can’t thank The Barnstorm enough for being such a special part of our day. We love them and would choose them again a million times over!!
If I could give one piece of advice to any couple planning their wedding, it would be this: if you're having a band, make sure it's The Barnstorm.
They don't just provide music—th...
ey turn the entire night into a party. The band is incredibly talented, fun, communicative, and truly unique. Their repertoire spans a wide range of genres and styles, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Our guests, from the youngest to the oldest, were absolutely blown away, and the dance floor stayed packed all night long. Brooks and the entire team were a pleasure to work with throughout the process. They learned several songs at our request, JR did an outstanding job emceeing the evening, and their photographer captured moments we'll cherish forever.
We genuinely feel that The Barnstorm made our wedding an 11/10 experience for us and our guests. We couldn't recommend them more highly.
Barnstorm is INCREDIBLE. It’s been two months since our wedding and we are still hearing about how amazing they were from our friends and family! They brought the vibes and the ene...
rgy! They made sure the dance floor was packed and everyone was dancing all night long! They were also so easy and fun to work with leading up to the wedding. We’d love to have Barnstorm at every event! Thank you Barnstorm and see you again soon!!
If I could give The Barnstorm Band more than five stars, I would!
They performed at our wedding on June 14 at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY, and they absolutely exceeded every expe...
ctation. From the elegant and heartfelt ceremony music to the last song of the night, they were phenomenal.
The dance floor was packed from the moment they started playing until the very end of the reception. They have an incredible ability to read the crowd, keep the energy high, and seamlessly transition between songs to keep everyone engaged and having the time of their lives. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the band was and how much fun they had dancing all night.
What truly set The Barnstorm Band apart was their willingness to make our wedding feel uniquely ours. We are huge fans of Phish and Goose, and they actually learned songs specifically for our wedding. Not only did they learn them, but they absolutely nailed them! It was such a special and personal touch that meant the world to us and made the celebration even more memorable.
Beyond their musical talent, they were professional, responsive, easy to work with, and clearly passionate about what they do. They brought sophistication when the moment called for it and then turned the reception into an unforgettable party.
If you want a band that will wow your guests, keep the dance floor packed, and create memories that last a lifetime, book The Barnstorm Band immediately. They were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we couldn't recommend them more highly.
I had the pleasure of working with Barnstorm at a recent wedding, and they were incredible from start to finish. As a planner and coordinator, I truly appreciated their professiona...
lism, clear communication, and how easy they were to work with throughout the entire process.
When it came time to perform, they completely exceeded expectations. Their talent is outstanding, the energy was unmatched, and they kept the dance floor packed all night long. Even during shorter sets, they had guests rushing back to the dance floor. If I could give more than five stars, I would. I highly recommend them to any couple looking for an unforgettable wedding band.
Absolute game changers! If you want your wedding music to be a next-level experience, book The Barnstorm immediately!
My son is music-obsessed, so I knew a standard, cookie-cutter ...
wedding band wasn't going to cut it. After hours of searching, I found The Barnstorm, and my son's response to their video was an immediate “Yup.” After seeing them live, he and his fiancé came home completely amped. Booking them was hands-down the best decision we made for the wedding.Their talent is completely ridiculous and insane—the horns were fire, Steph was out of bounds, and the crowd participation was on point the entire night. JR is a next-level MC, bringing a professional, calm energy that keeps everything perfectly on track.But what truly sets The Barnstorm apart is who they are as people. They aren't just there to do a job; they create an experience. From day one, they were warm, professional, and so easy to work with over text and email. Brooks personally walked me through the dance with my son, which meant the world to me.
When my husband and I walked into the room on the wedding day, every single band member greeted us with genuine respect and warmth. You cannot fake that kind of heart. They gave my son and daughter-in-law the exact night they had always pictured. The Barnstorm is made up of good, solid, beautiful humans who happen to be insanely talented!
The Barnstorm brought the energy the entire night. They truly make the party that much better. If you're looking to be on the dance floor all night with family & loved ones, I'd hi...
ghly recommend the Barnstorm.
On top of the amazing music, they light up the dance floor and interact with your guests, which makes it that much more memorable.
And if you want specific songs, they'll learn it for you.
Unbelievable group to work with.
The Barnstorm absolutely CRUSHED our wedding. From the first song to the last, the dance floor was packed and the energy never let up. They read the room perfectly, kept everyone e...
ngaged, and turned our reception into an unforgettable party. So many of our friends and family are still talking about how amazing they are (and we got married about a month ago!). We look forward to our next opportunity to see them perform!
Barnstorm was my wedding band and they were absolutely amazing! They put on an incredible private concert for me and my guests and everyone had an absolute blast. They also learned...
several new songs for me and my wife, which meant a lot to us and made the night that much more fun. And finally, they were extremely easy to work with leading up to the event. Couldn’t recommend these guys anymore!
The Barnstorm is the greatest wedding and cover band of all time. I’m so grateful for having had the pleasure of engaging them for my daughter’s wedding this past weekend. They cre...
ated the energy of a packed nightclub in Vegas. They learned several songs for us and nailed them all. I have never experienced a wedding band go to such great lengths before and during the event to make it a warm special night. I seriously can’t speak highly enough of these guys. I have 3 more daughters and Im booking them now before the price goes up 🤪. Every single person was floored by their performance. One lady in her 80’s turns to me and says “These guys are on fire”! If you are considering a wedding band - you can’t go wrong. (Just don’t book them when I need them next)!
Cliff Mendelson
Barnstorm was the perfect wedding band for us! They took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand our music taste, which made such a difference on the big day. They m...
atched the energy of our guests flawlessly and played all of our favorite songs. A highlight of the night was getting to crowd surf to Pink Pony Club! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience—the only downside was that our guests didn’t want them to stop playing!
The Barnstorm made our wedding feel like a concert- from the first song we were receiving compliments all night that they were the best band anyone’s heard at a wedding before. The...
care, professionalism, communication and attention to detail were unmatched. We knew we were in great hands from the start and any request we had they were able to accommodate without issue. Our expectations were exceeded beyond anything we could have imagined. The dance floor was filled all night, the energy was high and the talent was beyond. Their song lists were a blend of hits everyone enjoyed from all ages and the arrangement was perfect. We opted for the string quartet for our ceremony and their arrangement of our requests was perfect and beyond anything we could have asked for. We asked them to play a wedding song they didn’t have on their catalogue and they not only learned it for us but sent us an acoustic version a few weeks prior to our wedding so that we could hear it and practice our first dance to it. It was absolutely perfect. I can be seen on our wedding videos saying to my husband “they’re so good!!” During our first dance. We were blown away and they were worth every penny and then some! We are so grateful we chose The Barnstorm for our wedding band- they made our perfect day what it was!
Our families don't really dance or sing, rock or jam…but from first note to last song, the incomparable Barnstorm had us all dancing and singing, rocking and jamming every moment t...
hey played.
From acoustic guitar during the ceremony, jazz at cocktail hour, and a full out rock concert at the reception, the Barnstorm do it all so well. Take it from two newlyweds...you want the Barnstorm playing your wedding.
Christina and Michael
10/4/2025
We honestly can’t thank The Barnstorm enough for making our wedding night so amazing! They completely nailed the vibe we were hoping for and had everyone up dancing from the very f...
irst song to the very last. They played every song we requested, including our wedding dance song, which meant so much to us. It made the whole night feel so personal and special.
All our guests kept saying how amazing the band was, and we couldn’t agree more. They were super friendly, easy to work with, and just so much fun. You can really tell they love what they do.
If you’re thinking about booking The Barnstorm, don’t even hesitate—they’ll make your wedding unforgettable!
Having a live band was our number one wedding priority—and man, did we find the perfect one! Being based in Brooklyn, it was important to us to bring a little NYC flair to our Upst...
ate New York celebration, and The Barnstorm absolutely delivered.
From the start, Brooks was incredible to work with—clear, communicative, and so thoughtful. He even helped record our first dance song so we could practice with our dance choreographer in advance. We hired The Barnstorm for both an acoustic set during our ceremony and for the full reception, and they were phenomenal across the board.
The light setup, the sheer talent of every musician, and the energy they brought to the room were the special sauce that made our wedding unforgettable. The dance floor was packed from the first song to the very last. The band interacted with our guests in such a fun, personal way—our niece Cara got to sing Love Story by Taylor Swift, and our Bruce Springsteen–superfan Eileen counted down to Born to Run!
Our guests still tell us that their favorite part of the entire weekend was the band. We ended the night with an unexpected (and epic) crowd surf to Blink-182—truly the most memorable way to close out the day.
Thank you, Barnstorm, for making our wedding the most incredible day of our lives. It simply wouldn’t have been the same without you. Hands down the best decision we made for our wedding was hiring The Barnstorm.
We are completely obsessed with The Barnstorm! They are, without a doubt, the greatest wedding band in the world. From the very first note to the final song, they brought an energy...
that was absolutely unmatched. The dance floor was packed all night and our guests are still talking about them months later.
They’re insanely talented, wildly fun, and just so warm and genuine. You can tell they truly love what they do and they care deeply about making the night unforgettable, not just for your guests, but for you.
And not to be dramatic, but the bridezilla in me definitely came out when it came to the playlist, however the band handled it with such kindness and professionalism. They actually listened to what we wanted, learned and performed 3 or 4 songs just for us, and completely nailed them. That meant so much to us.
They made us feel like total rockstars, hyped the crowd like pros, and somehow made every moment feel both epic and personal. If you’re even thinking about hiring The Barnstorm, do it. You will not find a more fun, more talented, or more genuinely caring band. We love them so much and will be forever grateful they were part of our day.
Barnstorm was the highlight of our wedding reception! They are incredibly talented and brought awesome energy to every single song. They were fun and really easy to work with, I wo...
uld highly recommend them!
The Barnstorm COMPLETELY exceeded our expectations and was hands down the highlight of our wedding! I can't tell you how many guests told us it was the best wedding band they'd eve...
r seen - and we wholeheartedly agree.
Part of what set them apart was their fresh, unique setlist. Every song was recognizable and kept the dance floor packed all night, but they managed to avoid the "same old same old" that seems to plague wedding bands. Their song choices felt thoughtful and exciting while still being crowd-pleasers.
Beyond their incredible talent (the videos truly don't do them justice), the whole band is so kind, down-to-earth, and engaging. They seemed genuinely excited to be there and be part of our special day, not just going through the motions.
They struck the perfect balance - incredibly talented without taking themselves too seriously. They got the crowd involved in really fun ways, including having one of our friends playing with the drummer for a good chunk of their set!
Honestly, we went back and forth on whether we could justify the cost, but hiring The Barnstorm turned out to be the best decision we made for our wedding. Cannot recommend them highly enough. Definitely book them if you can!
The Barnstorm was, from start to finish, so much more than we could’ve imagined.
When we started searching for a wedding band, the Barnstorm stood out because of their communicat...
ion. Brooks (and team) made it so easy to get a feel for the band, and we quickly knew they were our choice! Any time we had questions, and we had a lot, they were answered clearly and effectively, which really helped put us at ease. Planning everything else was stressful, but The Barnstorm’s communication and warmth really made us confident going into the day.
The band was not only incredibly professional and organized but also open and fun to work with. They took the time to learn our first dance song and performed it beautifully, making that moment unforgettable. Every song they played absolutely crushed, and the party did not stop from the second they started. Classics? They rocked it. Songs that came out weeks before our wedding? Amazing. Some surprises that made everyone really lose it? Absolutely.
The Barnstorm definitely didn’t sound like a “wedding band”; they were a full-blown concert experience for us, complete with JC jumping into the crowd getting everyone involved. The Barnstorm really did make our wedding day exceptional, and guests still talk about them to this day! The best recommendation I can say is that we have had multiple couples at our wedding ask us for their contact information for their own weddings, and without hesitation we’ve recommended The Barnstorm. Reach out; you absolutely won't regret it!
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The barnstorm absolutely rocked! From the first song to the last, they had every single guest—young and old—out on the dance floor all night. Our wedding was their first time playi...
ng at our venue, and you never would have known it; they sounded incredible and brought the house down.
Their production team is top-notch, and even our venue coordinator was raving about how professional and easy they were to work with. On top of that, they went the extra mile and learned our first dance and parent songs just for us, performing them live—which meant the world. Add in their live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and it was the perfect soundtrack to the best day of our lives.
If you want your wedding to feel like the best concert of your life, book them immediately. Our guests, even those who are musicians themselves and the ones that previously claimed they “don’t dance at weddings”, raved about how great they were.
Wedding bands are a dime a dozen, but Barnstorm is not a wedding band. It's what made them all the perfect band for us. We loved their infectious energy and immense skills—we can't...
emphasize just how many compliments we got about both. Consider us groupies for life.
Beyond the night of, the band took the time to create actual relationships with us, and it made the party all the more special to feel like they were picking the songs specifically for us. We are so so grateful.
HIRE THIS BAND.
The one comment we get from everyone who attended - friends, parents, relatives - "YOUR BAND WAS AWESOME!"
They get people on the dance floor. You can tell that t...
hey're having fun, and it's contagious.
They were also great communicators ahead of time, and flexible with our space constraints. Their small ensemble did an amazing job with our ceremony music.
This band was insanely good. The music was outstanding (whatever you are imagining, it's better than that), and I think maybe even more important the vibe-setting was perfect. The ...
band really is the host of the whole event (which I did not even fully comprehend until the night of) and these guys are fun, upbeat and will match and up your vibe. People were sweaty dancing until the very end and begging for more.
The Barnstorm made our wedding absolutely epic! Their contagious energy and dedication to keeping the party going kept our guests on the dance floor all night long! They are so ta...
lented and took our party to the next level! The Barnstorm is also fantastic to work with. They are clearly extremely passionate about what they do and go the extra mile to make your wedding amazing! The Barnstorm is perfect if you want a lively modern wedding band that plays everything from the classic to the latest hits and offers a truly personal warm experience from start to finish!
Booking the Barnstorm was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! We found them online and watched a handful of their videos before reaching out to them, and they were e...
ven better on our wedding day than we expected. They were incredible, from the ceremony and cocktail hour all the way to the end of the night. During the reception, they were so interactive with our group and made our reception so much fun. We had a blast singing along with them and joining in. All of our guests had a great time dancing, and it was hard to get everyone to leave the dance floor at the end of the night! We loved having Barnstorm at our wedding. They were also super easy to communicate with, and were always willing to talk through any questions we had.
Man oh man do these guys know how to throw a party! If you’re lookin’ for an unstoppable band with dance floor energy that won’t quit, look no further. We were extremely stressed a...
bout finding the right band for my wedding because ultimately we just wanted everyone to have a fun time. I had so much confidence in The Barnstorm after I spoke with them that I booked them right away. I always felt that we were in the right hands, and they made everything SO effortless for me. As a bride who was planning everything, knowing that I could leave the music and the energy up to them really helped to calm my nerves. They did not disappoint. They have an incredible production crew who really leveled up and incredible performers who are both talented and entertaining. We have people still commenting on our band, and we had people on the dance floor until the last possible moment. It was everything we could have wanted. If you’re looking for a way to decrease the stress on your wedding day, these are the guys (and girl!) for you! We only wish we could get married every year to keep the party going!
When we first started wedding planning, one of the most important aspects of our big day was finding the right band. One that would keep everyone on their feet throughout the night...
and rock hard. The first band that came to mind was The Barnstorm. My husband and I used to go see them when they played Hill Country in NYC, and we knew they'd be exactly our vibe - with all of the songs we grew up loving but still knowing plenty of the classics. It wasn't long before we reached out to Brooks and started coordinating. From start to finish they were incredible to work with - from allowing us to use their microphone for our ceremony, to great communication and transparency all of the way through the wedding planning months, to being one of the best aspects of the entire wedding, the Barnstorm was by far the best and easiest decision we made. As a cherry on top, they even learned Blitzkrieg Bop for my mother-in-law to transition from her mother-son dance to kicking off the party - something she'll remember forever. All we heard for weeks afterwards was how much fun they had at our wedding, how unbelievable the band was, and how we basically threw a concert wedding - not to mention the crush everyone had on the lead singer JR. We are now lifelong groupies and the only thing I can say is if you are still up in the air about who to book to play your wedding, look no further than the Barnstorm!
Our party was fantastic thanks to The Barnstorm! Our friends and family are still talking about the music -it made the night.
Their production was perfect and we never worried a...
minute (even when it was pouring rain) about anything.
Thanks to the guys for among our evening a dream come true.
Susie and John
I cannot express enough how epic The Barnstorm was at our wedding. Brooks was extremely communicative throughout the planning process. Their song choices, energy and crowd engageme...
nt were unmatched compared to other wedding bands we have seen. Our guests had nothing but amazing things to say about the Barnstorm and we are so happy we are now apart of the Barnstorm family! IF YOU DON'T PICK THEM FOR YOUR WEDDING, YOU'RE MISSING OUT
We already knew they would be great, they played at my SIL's wedding but wow they really do bring the party. Everything from the music and lighting to their stage presence, they r...
eally made the wedding great. It's been 6 months and we still have friends and family asking us who our wedding band was.
These past few years I've been to a lot of weddings, an okay DJ is better than a bad band but a great DJ isn't half as good as a great band and The Barnstorm truly are GREAT! I'd recommend them to absolutely everyone that's looking for a great band and a memorable wedding.
Our wedding day was an absolute dream come true, and we can’t imagine it without The Barnstorm. They were the heart and soul of our celebration! From the moment they started playin...
g, the dance floor was alive with our closest friends and family, all having the time of their lives. I’ve known Cameron, Hunter, JR, and Brooks since way back in 2008, catching their acoustic sets at Brother Jimmy’s on the Upper East Side. Even then, I knew I wanted them to play at my wedding someday, and they truly made that dream a reality.
The Barnstorm brought so much warmth and intimacy to our ceremony by learning and playing the special songs we requested. Cameron’s instrumental version of "MMMBop" (yes, from Hanson!) and "You'll Never Walk Alone" for our family processional made the ceremony so personal and unique. And the reception? Pure joy from start to finish! Our “song” is "Simply the Best," and Cameron and JR worked together to blend the sweetness of the "Schitt’s Creek" version with Tina Turner’s iconic style—which made for an absolutely unforgettable first dance. They learned a rare Elvis tune for the dance with my dad, which meant the world to him, and several other songs that we requested, which really made our set list feel so customized and sentimental.
The dance floor was alive all night, with The Barnstorm perfectly reading the room and keeping the energy high. From millennial favorites to timeless classics, they knew exactly how to captivate everyone. Our guests haven’t stopped raving about how incredible they were and how much fun they had! What truly sets The Barnstorm apart is their genuine connection with everyone in the room, all while making us feel like the stars of the night. They didn’t just play music; they crafted memories that we’ll cherish forever. We can’t thank them enough for making our wedding day the best day of our lives, and we’re already counting down the days until we can see them rock out in NYC again!
Simply put: the Eras Tour of wedding bands. Don't hesitate. Go go! You can read the full review after you've booked them. The Barnstorm is THAT band. They get the party started, th...
ey keep it going and when you think you can't dance anymore, they'll pull you back in for another solid 2 hours. Not to mention how far they traveled to party with us! I cannot tell you how much fun they made our wedding. Our friends and family are still talking about it. I am very fortunate to have known some of the members for years, and in addition to being one "h-e double hockey sticks" of a band, they're also the nicest people you'll meet. Trust me, the search is over. You're gonna have the best night.
Booking The Barnstorm was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. This band absolutely made the night. Every person at our wedding was on the dance floor and did not ...
leave the entire night. Their energy, vocals, and crowd work were unmatched. Guests are still telling us that this was the best band they’ve ever seen at a wedding. In addition to talented, the entire band was so incredibly nice, and Brooks was so easy to work with. We cannot wait until we have the opportunity to see / party with the Barnstorm again. If you are thinking of booking them for your wedding, please do it. You will not regret it.
The Barnstorm is "simply the best"! They are super easy to work with and Brooks is very responsive and attentive to any special requests/ needs. It honestly felt like we were work...
ing with friends. From the first to the last song. the band brought the energy needed for an extremely fun wedding. The dance floor was packed all night and we had so many people coming up to us remarking on how awesome the band was. The new sax player was a great addition and absolutely crushed some Springsteen!
I highly recommend getting this band for your wedding. They made our day so special.
BEST DECISION EVER. The Barnstorm truly made our day magical and unforgettable! For any bride/groom that is considering live music - these are your guys! I've never experienced EVE...
RY guest on the dance floor as I did at our wedding, and it is all thanks to the Barnstorm for getting (and keeping) the party going! Banger after BANGER. Like a wedding mash pit. But safer. No stage dives. But you’ll want to 😜. Absolutely no regrets, greatest decision we made, hands down. Love em!!!
The entire Barnstorm crew is awesome. They played our wedding and could not have been more attentive to our preferences and logistics or had the crowd out of their seats for more o...
f the night! The team is very organized and professional, they take a huge amount of pride in what they do and it shows. They did a great job learning our first dance song and even made us a demo for us to practice with. Their execution was perfect. They did a great job emceeing and keeping the night flowing seamlessly. And during the dance sessions, they sounded great and brought so much energy. All of our guests made a point of telling us how much they liked the Barnstorm. A true highlight of our wedding celebration and could not recommend more strongly
I looked forward to every Tuesday night when my friends and I would gather at Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill to watch The Barnstorm and dance until we couldn’t feel our feet. I knew i...
n 2017 that one day I would get married and I wanted to recreate this wonderful feeling that I would get every Tuesday night. WELL, joke’s on me because I got that feeling and more. I do not even have words for the atmosphere that The Barnstorm created on our wedding day. Leading up to that day, Brooks was INCREDIBLY attentive to the hundreds of questions that I bombarded him with on a daily basis. He walked me through pricing, how the first dances would go, what kind of music gets played during dinner – every question came with an immediate follow up and a “how are you doing?” – completely above and beyond what a typical wedding band would provide. And that was before our wedding day even happened! The day of was indescribable. The atmosphere provided by The Barnstorm was absolutely electric and had every single person on the dance floor from 8 pm to 1130 pm. I genuinely feel like our wedding was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The band is absolutely magnetic. To top it off about one week after our wedding, as we were reliving the day, I get a text message from a friend saying “we booked your wedding band!”. They are THAT freaking good. If you want to have the best night of your entire life PLEASE look no further than The Barnstorm.
I really don't know where to begin to express how great the Barnstorm is!!! Weeks after our wedding we still have friends and family reaching out to tell us how epic the band was.
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I truly believe that keeping crowds excited and enthused is the key to creating an unforgettable wedding, one that will live a long time in the minds of those attending…. This is exactly what the Barnstorm encapsulates!
From first conversations to the last song, they delivered beyond expectations. Not only did they completely kill it during the reception, they played at both our ceremony and cocktail hour….it was truly a full experience they delivered. Thank you Barnstorm for being a HUGE part of the best day of our lives!!!
I mean…What to SAY about these guys?!?! One of our guests said it best, “They aren’t a wedding band, they are a LEGIT concert!!” Barnstorm exceeded all of our expectations. We knew...
they’d rock it but they were totally the talk of the wedding. Songs, vibes, enthusiasm, all of it. They are the best and I might have to get married 100 more times just to keep working with them!!!
We LOVED the Barnstorm! Originally witnessed them at a wedding in 2019 and booked them for our 2020 wedding. When we had to cancel and reschedule for 2023, the band was MY top prio...
rity. They delivered as we expected and the photos from our wedding party say it all. They are professional, fun and bring the energy and good vibes as everyone says. I didn’t leave the dance floor all night and they let me join them on the microphone for many party’s of the evening.
So fun and not your traditional wedding band- book them and you won’t regret it one bit I promise!
Oh my lanta! If you want the best dressed group of darn good singers who come with professional concert level lighting & sound then this is the band for you. The videos on youtube ...
and what they send you really don't even do them justice. The vibe and energy they bring is infectious to both avid dancers and shyer folks. We had friends who avoid the dance floor who couldn't help but inch there way up to the dance floor. They really create magic. If you are able to book them in time you will not be sorry and the relief of knowing you have stellar music & entertainment is the biggest weight lifted off your shoulders when wedding planning. We booked about a year and a half in advance...so get on it!!
A TRULY MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE YOUR GUESTS WILL BE TALKING ABOUT FOR WEEKS!
Look, you can probably hire another wedding band and people may leave thinking "that was a lovely affair....
" However, if you are looking to go beyond just "that was a lovely affair", and create a truly memorable experience for you and your guests, where everyone will leave remembering how incredible your wedding was, then The Barnstorm is the band you need to hire.
From the very beginning, Brooks was very professional, responsive, accommodating, and easy to deal with. The band also coordinated with our venue before the wedding to make sure everything was in place. On the wedding day, the band provided acoustic guitar play during the ceremony, which was originally set up to be outside, but when it suddenly rained, they were able to quickly and seamlessly move all of their equipment to our tented location. The band also provided a great jazz trio for our cocktail hour which completely hit the mark.
Now for the main event, the reception. You should know that you are not just getting an incredible band, but you are also getting concert-level production from the professional lighting and audio to the haze machines. Indeed, we felt like we were getting our own personal show. If something needed to be changed or adjusted last minute, they were incredibly reassuring that this was our day, they were here for us, and they would get it done and they did. These guys have a certain chemistry with each other and their passion and energy comes through and your guests will see it and feel it as JR is out on dance floor singing among you and your guests.
The Barnstorm was a total hit at our wedding and everyone I spoke to at our event could not stop commenting on how great the band was. I heard quotes like, "where did you find these guys?!?", "these guys rock", and "do you think they would travel to play my wedding?". We also had guests that were googling The Barnstorm at the wedding to find out just who these rock stars were. The band even took a song request from me during their set and seamlessly worked it in as their next song. The Barnstorm will get your guests out on the floor dancing and they definitely bring the fun. Their website says "we are not heroes", but they were definitely our wedding heroes.
There are wedding bands… and then there’s The Barnstorm! Brooks, Cam, JR, Hunter, Seth, Matthew, and Jamie are incredible musicians who know how to bring the party!! Our guests had...
such an amazing time rocking out with them as did we.
We stumbled across The Barnstorm as a recommendation from our Florist and we are so glad they had our wedding date open. Brooks was incredibly responsive during our early correspondence and throughout the time leading up to our wedding. This was super reassuring for us given how stressful it is to plan a wedding. We knew the entertainment would be taken care of and was one less thing to stress about.
The Barnstorm has such an extensive set list that had something for everyone to rock out to. They were also able to learn a few songs for our dances and they absolutely crushed them.
I would recommend The Barnstorm to anyone, any day. They are the best of the best and blow any other band/wedding entertainment out of the water.
Ok to start, I saw Barnstorm play at a bar in Manhattan about 5 years ago and immediately told my sister - they will play at my wedding (whenever that is I hadn't even met my Husba...
nd at the time) so they literally made my dreams come true. Brooks is absolutely incredible to work with. He was super responsive and made the entire booking process seamless. Barnstorm absolutely crushed the entire night, from MC'ing to playing the best songs and keeping the crowd on the dance floor, it was an all around amazing experience. If you are thinking twice about booking Barnstorm, DO IT. Me and my husband are Barnstormies for life.
What the Barnstorm does is unique. There are plenty of options out there for wedding band services with a rotating roster of excellent musicians that offer a great experience. What...
sets a "band" apart is when the members have chemistry with each other, when they have charisma, and when they make the musical experience unique. The Barnstorm strives to make every wedding they play unique to its bride, groom, and family. Wether that be learning a special song, how to do your intro/walk out, or getting crowd participation, the Barnstorm does all of that and more. We always felt comfortable that the Barnstorm were going to deliver on all of our unique, "quirky" requests. Can't say enough good things about these guys!
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