Curating Experiences. Starting Parties.
$5,900 starting price
Kansas City + Nationwide
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Jenny Johnson
EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
If you want your wedding reception to be unlike any you've ever seen, then The Crossroad Sound is for you!
We are one of the top wedding bands in the whole country. We travel all over the nation playing weddings and other events, but we love playing right here in our hometown in KC.
We specialize in customizing an unforgettable music experience that you and your friends and family will remember for years and years. Your wedding will be a core memory that gets talked about at gatherings for the rest of your life. If you want to remember it as the best night of your life, then let us make it happen for you!
Reach out and we'll send you a free demo pack with video footage from real weddings!
We can't wait to make memories with you!
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Instruments
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Vocals
Music Genres
Country
Dance
Disco
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
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Reception
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Meet the team
Jenny Johnson
Experience Designer
Jenny is the Experience Designer for XRS Entertainment. She will help you get through the inquiry and booking process with ease. Jenny was born and raised in Lees Summit, Missouri and was always involved in both choral and band ensembles. Jenny graduated from The University of Central Missouri with a Bachelors in Education, a Masters in Educational Technology and Specialists in Leadership and Administration. She enjoys her role at XRS as she is able to utilize her organization skills and creative side. When she is not teaching or working for XRS, she enjoys spending time her with her husband, Zach and their two boys, Asher & Beckett.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.026 reviews
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The Crossroad Sound is a highly recommended wedding band that received rave reviews from multiple guests. They were praised for their exceptional music, energetic performances, and attention to detail. The band members were described as talented and professional, and they created a lively atmosphere that kept the dance floor packed all night. The band's communication and coordination with the couple before the wedding were also commended. Overall, guests highly recommend hiring The Crossroad Sound for a memorable and fun wedding reception.- Top reviews
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Kathryn K
5.0
12/16/2023
This is the best wedding band in KC! All of our guests were raving about the music. Planning the songs and timeline for the evening was made easy by Jenny and she answered all our questions in a timely manner. 100% recommend!
Brittany K
5.0
12/06/2022
We truly cannot say enough amazing things about this band! Jenny was so wonderful and easy to work with leading up to our wedding day. She helped us feel so at ease the weeks and months before and even minutes before we walked into our reception. And once we walked in, it was truly the most amazing night! The band was so lively and the dance floor was packed THE ENTIRE night. Everyone was so sad to go home at midnight when the venue closed. We wish we could have stayed for an encore. We had a choreographed first dance to Elvis’s Can’t Help Falling in Love. They provided a sped up version of the song that was easier to dance for our dance lessons and played it exactly the same was so our dance went off without a hitch! Adam even sounded exactly like Elvis. It was so amazing. Thank you to the Crossroad Sound for everything!! Our wedding wouldn’t have been as magical and fun without you all!! Definitely hire them! It was worth every single penny!
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Adam E
5.0
11/03/2022
The Crossroad Sound was absolutely show stopping for my wife and I’s wedding!! A full light show that was synced to the music, crystal clear audio, and talented musicians throughout the whole band made their experience especially unforgettable! They were able to set up under our tent and had no issues setting up their staging on grass. Absolute team players and professionals in the best sense. Their team helped coordinate and run the event as if we had been paying them for planning services as well!! Truly above and beyond the level we’ve come to expect from local bands. Our dance floor was packed every single minute this band was performing. Cannot recommend enough for your wedding!!
Katelyn F
5.0
11/03/2022
The Crossroad Sound TRULY cannot be beat! They kept the party going from their effortless MC as soon as guests arrived, to knocking the show out of the park as soon as our dance began! We loved working with the entire crew, and loved having our first dances sung and performed live by the band. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I cannot say enough amazing things about these people and the Rockstar caliber show they produce!
Ali H
5.0
10/20/2022
Crossroad Sound turned our wedding up to 11 and completely blew us and our guests away! We’re so happy we chose them over a DJ and as our band!
We got so many compliments from our guests asking who the band was, how we found them, and saying that they absolutely rocked! We heard a lot of “I thought this was a wedding not a concert!” I (the groom) was actually crowd surfed at one point! Their shear talent, stage presence, light show, etc was extremely professional and next level!
We were worried before speaking with them that they wouldn’t be able to play any of the classic hip hop / pop bangers that are essential to a wedding reception but their set list is extensive and they had it all! And to hear them live with that energy was incredibly fun!
Not only did they handle the reception music but they MC’d the wedding, made announcements, and played our ceremony music as well.
They were a delight to work with and we would highly recommend them!
Maria B
5.0
8/24/2022
PAUSE...Book Cross Roads Sound for your wedding now! I cannot even tell you how many guests came up to us saying, "this is the best band I've ever seen/heard at a wedding." XRS led the entire evening with electric guitar during cocktail hour, Josh MC'ing the entire evening, singing our first dance, and JAMMING out for almost 4 hours straight. This band is phenomenal! Thank you for making our wedding an epic party! Our guests will be talking about it for years to come.
Shayla M
5.0
7/08/2022
The Crossroad Sound was the BEST thing about our wedding night--HANDS DOWN. Our guests have been going on and on about the band since our wedding night. We even had a few people ask us how we found them and tell us they already want to hire them for their event. I would truly send anyone their way.
The band members are incredibly talented and so entertaining to watch. You can tell they really love what they are doing and their energy got our crowd going. We are still getting comments like "We've never seen a dance floor so packed" and "I can never go to a wedding without a band again!". Besides having incredibly talented musicians, the lights, choreography and stage were nothing short of perfection. I truly felt like I was at a concert.
The Crossroad Sound performed 3 "live" songs of our choosing and let us select a few sets from their extensive list for our "must play" sets. It was the perfect balance of choosing our own songs but not being overwhelmed with too many choices. They really know what they are doing and will tailor their songs to what the crowd likes.
My husband and I can't thank Jenny enough for the coordination along the way and for helping the vendor team deliver such a seamless wedding. She was such a great person to work with during the planning process.
Thank you again to The Crossroad Sound for putting on the best wedding ever!! I could go on and on.
Brittany W
5.0
6/19/2022
The Crossroad Sound were a blast! They brought such a fun energy to our wedding day and were able to edit down our special songs to fit our needs. All of our guests have been raving about them ever since our wedding day.
Karen T
5.0
6/01/2022
Crossroad Sound did so much to make my daughter's wedding so special. We could not have asked for anything more. They were professional, enthusiastic, and very talented. They showed up with so much energy - the dance floor was filled all night long. At the end of the night the still packed dance floor guests cheered "one more song" and they did an encore and kept the adrenaline going.
So many of the guests asked for their name and wanted to fly them to their city. The 3 vocalists were unbelievable. They had choreographed dances that added so much professionalism. They dressed up for the event, too.
What impressed me most was how upfront and honest they were about which band members would be with us on the wedding night. We were struggling with other bands to clarify those details. Crossroad Sound held many zoom planning sessions with us prior to the wedding. Jenny was very responsive and organized. I would highly recommend Crossroad Sound!
Hannah O
5.0
2/10/2022
THE MOST AMAZING + FUN WEDDING BAND YOU WILL EVER HIRE. This mashup band EXCEEDED our expectations and our guests had the best night of their lives. Crossroad Sound brought the party and we are counting down until we can party with them again. They were incredibly easy to work with and listened to all of our requests/wants around the wedding + music. I can’t stress enough how much I recommend them for your next event. Our venue owner said “I have never seen a wedding where no one left the dance floor!” (We used the 7 piece band)
Val K
5.0
12/17/2021
Crossroads Sound was truly AMAZING and was absolutely perfect for what we wanted and envisioned for our wedding band (they even traveled to St. Louis for us). We wanted everyone on the dance floor from start to finish, and that is exactly what we got! Even on the band's "breaks", they incorporated interactive songs to keep everyone boogying on the dance floor. XRS held multiple touch-point calls and meetings with us to ensure we were always on the same page, and so they knew every detail (big and little) that we wanted for our big day. I am speechless at how spectacular, flawless, and seamless, the entire process from the initial pre-booking call to their encore song with my husband and I singing and dancing along on stage with the band. Our guests can't stop raving about how fun XRS was! Highly highly highly recommend for any event and we can't wait to see them again!
Courtney P
5.0
12/10/2021
Oh. My. Goodness. Best band EVER!!!! From start to finish my family and I were completely wow-ed by this band. As we prepared for the wedding they were so easy to talk with and helpful in answering questions I couldn't! For example, I didn't know what music I wanted played in my ceremony, but I knew I wanted a friend to be on violin and for there to be a more classic sound accompanied by piano. Their keyboardist met with my violinist and they seamlessly chose music for the ceremony that was absolutely perfect. Whenever we had an opinion they listened and made it happen, or if we didn't have an opinion, they knew how to fill in the gaps for us!
They were great with communication and made sure my husband and I were in the know of the order of events in the reception. The lead singer even came up to us before the reception got started and did a final run through of the night with us!
My family was amazed by the band but our guests have literally not stopped talking about them either. The band is one of the first things they mention when they speak about our wedding! The transitions between songs were flawless, never letting the energy die down. They got people on their feet and kept everyone moving. There was a perfect mix of interacting with the crowd to have us do something and just letting us dance our hearts out.
We greatly appreciated how much they paid attention to detail. We purchased light up cowboy hats for our reception before we met our band and were nervous people wouldn't get into them, but the band hopped on board with us and assured us they would make the guests love it... and they did! They were strategic and every hat was used! The crowd was so energized from the band that by the end of the night, my husband and I jumped off the stage and crowd surfed!! That unique and special memory definitely wouldn't have happened if we didn't have The Crossroad Sound!
Elizabeth D
5.0
11/29/2021
The Crossroad Sound was our absolute favorite part of our wedding reception. From day one, I knew we were making the right decision to hire them because of the amazing communication from Jenny. The weeks leading up to our wedding, we were reassured they were the best through our well-organized meetings. The band kept our entire dance floor full all night long, even during their quick break! Everyone was asking me where I found them and could not stop saying how amazing they were. At the end of the night, the venue turned all the lights on and the dance floor kept going, begging for more! We ended the night with the guests choice of Backstreet Boys and it is a night we will always cherish. Such an amazing group of talented people!
Leila S
5.0
10/28/2021
We are so lucky that the Crossroads Sound was available to perform at our wedding. They were absolutely exceptional and truly made our night!! Everyone on the team was so helpful and really helped us make sure the night went as smoothly as possible. They were not only great at helping us keep our wedding on schedule, the music and vibe they created was exceptional! Every guest was talking about how amazing the band was! Trying to plan a wedding for the third time after a big move across country and with a busy work schedule was challenging, but Jenny helped us prepare for the entire day! My only regret is not booking them earlier in my wedding planning process because having them as one of our vendors was the best decision I made!
I will be eternally grateful for the level of care and professionalism I was shown on one of the most special and sensitive days of my life. Simply amazing and I could go on forever. Highest regards to the Crossroads Sound!
Josh D
5.0
10/26/2021
The Crossroad Sound was exactly what our fundraiser needed to take it to the next level. Their team was professional and adaptive as we successfully moved our fundraiser outside because of COVID and the event raised over $580,000 for a local non-profit. Looking forward to working with their team again, soon!
Luke T
5.0
10/20/2021
Booking Crossroad Sound was the best decision we could have made. They far exceeded our expectations and bent over backwards to ensure we got the experience and show that we wanted. We could not have asked for a better, easier, group of people to work with and HIGHLY recommend booking them for future events!
Stephanie L
5.0
10/16/2021
Just. Amazing. Booked the Crossroad Sound to play at our reception in Bentonville, AR. They knocked it out of the park. Everyone was out on the dance floor and we heard so many compliments from our guests on the quality of the performance to the amazing mix of genres played. They were easy to work with, very professional and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to book them in the future. The MC'ing of the whole evening was one of the best aspects -- they keep the night's events on track and the energy up!! We were so impressed by the songs they learned for our special dances. LOVE!
Erin O
5.0
10/12/2021
What a fantastic group! We hired The Crossroad Sound to perform during the cocktail hour and after-party at Starlight's 34th Annual Benefit Gala for the first time this year, and we will definitely be inviting them back. They were very easy to work with during the contract process, and their rate was very reasonable considering the quality of their performance. When the threat of rain caused us to shift plans for the cocktail hour, they were incredibly flexible and understanding, and they ended up doing a smaller acoustic set to accommodate the space limitations. They pulled out all the stops during the after-party, though! They played a great mix of songs that got people of all ages out on the dance floor - no easy feat for this crowd. We've received nothing but rave reviews about their performance and look forward to having them back out at Starlight again soon.
Davie H
5.0
10/10/2021
I want to share a couple things about this team. Versatility and communication. In booking vendors, being excellent in those two areas removes all of the stress. Then by the time the big day comes, you can trust them 100%. What a special and entertaining night they shared with us.
Kathleen L
5.0
7/22/2021
Crossroad Sound created a night that will be remembered forever by all who attended. We danced all night to a variety of songs that kept us all engaged and celebrating such a joyous occasion. The band played concert quality music that was enjoyed by every age group in attendance. The read our crowd perfectly and kept the energy high and focused on the wedding couple and the reason we the reason we were all gathered. We had many , many guests say Crossroad was the best wedding band they have ever experienced. We totally agree- THANK YOU CROSSROAD DOUND!!!!!
Tanner T
5.0
6/02/2021
Crossroads Sound was one of the best decisions we made. Three weeks after the ceremony and reception, our friends and family are still sharing stories about how much they enjoyed the entertainment! In addition to the “wow” factor that they bring to any event, the event coordination provided was invaluable. When you hire Crossroads you not only get them the day of the event but they also work with you over multiple meetings to make sure every detail is as you want and there is ZERO stress about the run of show come event day. We couldn’t have been happier with this group! 10/10
Holli Q
5.0
5/04/2021
If you are looking for live entertainment, and/or music for your event look no further, the Crossroad Sound will amaze you in every way!
Not only is this band incredibly talented they bring the energy to keep you dancing all night long! The lights, sound and coordination of the Crossroad Sound is truly one of the absolute best around.
I first learned of this band as a wedding entertainer. Then I saw them perform at a local pub. With live music events not being what they have been in the past my husband and I decided to hire them for a private party. The Crossroad sound plays such a fantastic variety of songs to appeal to almost every crowd and I have been impressed how they present themselves in every environment.
I just can’t say enough wonderful things about the Crossroad Sound, check them out! I think you will love them, too!!
Vendor response 05/20/2021
Thank you so much Holli!!! We love playing at Heartland Lodge and even more, we love worki...
ng with you! XO
Madeline M
5.0
1/12/2021
Booking with the Crossroad sound has been amazing! From the start, Jenny has been a pleasure to work with, being conscientious of our budget and gracious with her time. We can’t wait for our big day!
Oh my goodness - as I sit here typing this review the wedding is over and all I can think about was how FREAKING AMAZING Crossroad Sound was. They were able to read the crowed, play the songs we requested for our ceremony, and dance the night away with us. We absolutely loved the Crossroad sound. 10/10 110%, book this band!
Lauren R
5.0
1/04/2021
Such an amazing group to work with! From the beginning, planning was very easy and stress free. I knew I didn’t have to worry about a thing when it came to the music. Everyone arrived early to set up and even took on a few last minute jobs of announcing the wedding party and other small moments throughout the evening, the night ran so smoothly because of this!
We knew we wanted a jazz band but weren’t sure exactly what music we wanted so we left it up to them- everything they played was OUTSTANDING. So many of our guests stopped us to comment on how incredible the band sounded throughout the evening and asked where we found such a great group. Having music that each person at the reception thoroughly enjoyed was so special. I cannot recommend this group enough for a wedding- or any event!
Jessica J
5.0
11/08/2020
I cannot begin describe how amazing Crossroad Sound has been with the booking process. As a bride without a wedding planner, and planning during COVID, I was a little nervous starting the process. However, Jenny and everyone affiliated with Crossroad Sound have made the process smooth, fun, and enjoyable! The group is incredibly professional and has really tailored the process to make sure we get exactly what we are looking for. From phone calls, to emails, to check ins and in person (or now virtual) meetings, Jenny and Crossroad Sound has made their goal of making our wedding day perfect very apparent. To comment on the booking, their structure is very organized and is very open to customization. If you are looking for a band that is fun, easy to work with, professional, accommodating, and who makes sure your vision can come to life, look no further than Crossroad sound! I would recommend Crossroad Sound to anyone looking for a band for any occasion!
Vendor response 01/05/2021
Thank you so much Jessica! Our top priority is creating a seamless and enjoyable experienc...
e from beginning to end! We have absolutely enjoyed working with you and your fiancé and cannot wait to celebrate your big day!
Nathan M
5.0
11/05/2020
A truly talented group of individuals. They're a delight to work with. They pay attention to every detail and allow you to fully customize the music experience on your wedding day. They learned our first dance for us and we enjoyed it even more than the original! For the quality of the product that you get in return, this band is a bargain. They're professional, energetic, and incredibly gifted at what they do. Book 'em!
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