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About This Vendor
“Entertainment that’s something special”
“The Special Edition Band” authentically and powerfully performs a vast repertoire ranging from current Pop-dance hits, to Rock, Country, Latin and Jazz, and will customize our music to fit each event, client and venue. We deliver everything with extreme attention to detail and client service.
Details
Instruments
Cello, Guitar, Keyboard, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Vocals
Music Genres
Classical, Country, Disco, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Klezmer, Latin, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals + Parties, After Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
Wedding Categories
Music, Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment, Rentals + Equipment, Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
The Special Edition Band Reviews
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Reviewed On 4/10/2018 by Jamie G
I found special edition on the know and after reviewing their website, you tube works and talking to John on the phone hired them to not only be the wedding band but also the string quartet for the ceremony!!! I could not have been happier ! ...
Response from the Vendor on 05/02/2018
Dear clients,
We are so grateful for your kind review. We loved being part of your big day, and being of service in all of those capacities.
You are truly great people and you have our very best wishes for your future together.
Sincerely,
...
Reviewed On 12/18/2017 by Emma S
We absolutely LOVE the Special Edition Band! We had them do a full music package for our wedding with string quartet for the ceremony, jazz ensemble for the cocktail hour, and full band for the reception. From meeting John and the group initial...
Response from the Vendor on 12/20/2017
Dear clients,
I am grateful for your encouraging and thorough review! It is one of the nicest and most extensive ones we have ever gotten. And thank you for taking time to write it! We loved being part of your big day, and being of service.
Y...
Reviewed On 10/21/2017 by Monica V
We honestly cannot say enough amazing things about The Special Edition Band!! We went with our gut based on how responsive and easy to work with John was, and we definitely made the perfect choice in our wedding band! Dealing with John and the...
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2017
Dear client,
It is hard for me to put into words how grateful we are for your kind words and enthusiastic endorsement. We truly enjoyed serving you and your guests, and your party was fun! We wish you all the very best in your life together.
...
Reviewed On 7/01/2018 by Kathryn W
The Special Edition Band was AMAZING!! John was so professional and easy to work with throughout the planning and always quick to respond. The jazz trio at cocktail hour was just perfect. Once the reception started, the dancing never stopped...
Response from the Vendor on 07/01/2018
Dear clients,
We are so grateful for your kind review, and for you taking the time to write it. It was our honor and pleasure to be an integral part of your big day, and being of service in all of those capacities.
You are truly great people...
Reviewed On 6/15/2018 by Brianna B
We used them for our entire wedding from ceremony to reception and could not have been more pleased. They were able to accommodate my particular song requests and not one person could stop from dancing during our reception! I had many guests t...
Response from the Vendor on 07/01/2018
Dear clients,
We are so grateful for your kind review. We loved being part of your big day, and being of service in all of those capacities.
You are truly great people and you have our very best wishes for your future together.
Sincerely,
...
Reviewed On 6/13/2018 by Debra Y
This band really made our wedding a special one. Several people were asking what the band name was. True professionals. We had our wedding May 19,2018 at Southfork ranch. We hired them to perform the 4 person string quartet for the ceremony and...
Response from the Vendor on 07/01/2018
Dear clients,
We are so grateful for your kind review. We loved being part of your big day, and being of service in all of those capacities.
You are truly great people and you have our very best wishes for your future together.
Sincerely,
...
Reviewed On 6/11/2018 by Lindsay R
John and The Special Edition Band nailed it for my wedding. He dealt with my craziness of emails prior too and went above and beyond all of my requests (even if some where last minute :) ) Everyone raved about the music and how much fun it wa...
Reviewed On 5/29/2018 by Ben and Connie B
Our family have performed our entire lives so a high quality band was a must for our daughter’s wedding. We could not have been more pleased with our choice! John arranged special request pieces using the classical string trio for the ceremony...
Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2018
Dear client,
Thank you for your kind words and enthusiastic endorsement. We truly enjoyed serving you and your guests. I think it was some of the most exuberant dancing we have seen at any of our events this year! We wish you all the very bes...
Reviewed On 5/16/2018 by Maddie S
We found Special Edition Band from many wonderful reviews on The Knot, and I am so happy we did! John made everything so easy from the moment we decided to hire Special Edition Band. He answered countless questions, listened to all of our reque...
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2018
Dear client,
Thank you so much for the nice review, and most of all for the chance to serve you all for this wonderful celebration. We wish you all the very best, and hope to cross paths down the way.
Sincerely,
John Adams
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Reviewed On 5/01/2018 by Patricia K
The Special Edition Band played at our son's wedding this past weekend and were ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! We loved their energy, the fact that they bonded with the guests by coming out onto the dance floor, and their sound is incredible. Gues...
Response from the Vendor on 05/02/2018
Dear clients,
We are so grateful for your kind review, and for doing it before I even asked! We loved being part of the big day, and being of service.
You all and the couple have our very best wishes for your future together.
Sincerely,
Joh...
Reviewed On 3/09/2018 by Paul B
We recently hired the Special Edition Band to perform at our company’s annual awards party. Our employees and guests truly enjoyed their performance from start to finish. I would recommend them to anyone wanting traditional live entertainment, ...
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2018
Dear client,
What a nice surprise to rec'v this review from you. We are grateful that you hired us and that you all were pleased with how we did for you.
Sincerely,
John Adams
http://thespecialeditionband.com/
Reviewed On 2/09/2018 by Lanecia W
We thank “The Special Edition Band” from the depths of our hearts!! We received so many compliments from our guests about the quality of music and the band members’ interactions with the guest. “The Special Edition Band” brought the house down!...
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2018
Dear clients,
We are so grateful for your encouraging and thorough review! It is one of the nicest and most extensive ones we have ever gotten. We loved being part of your big day, and being of service.
You have our very best wishes for your ...
Reviewed On 1/11/2018 by Tom Y
I highly recommend the Special Edition Band! John Adams is a true professional and was a pleasure to work with. From our first correspondence last spring to the bride and groom sendoff after the reception in December, John and the Special Edit...
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2018
Dear clients,
We are grateful for your encouraging and thorough review! And thank you for taking time to write it! We loved being part of your family's big day, and being of service.
You have our very best wishes and kind regards.
Sincerel...
Reviewed On 12/21/2017 by Sarah S
John and The Special Edition Band were amazing! We hired them for our wedding on December 2nd in Fort Worth. People were dancing the entire night and having a great time. Even my father-in-law got out there and he's not a dancer! I am still bei...
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2018
Dear clients,
We are grateful for your encouraging and thorough review! And thank you for taking time to write it! We loved being part of your family's big day, and being of service.
You have our very best wishes and regards.
Sincerely,
Joh...
Reviewed On 10/27/2017 by Emily R
We attended a wedding three years ago and danced the night away to the Special Edition Band! We left knowing we wanted the band to play at Emily's wedding some day! John Adams was one of our first calls when she got engaged. The wedding ceremo...
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2017
Dear client,
Thank you for remembering us from the first time you heard us, and then for booking us to serve in this special day for your family. It was an honor AND a blast! We wish you all the very best in your lives.
Sincerely,
John Adam...
Reviewed On 8/16/2017 by Jack and Joanne O
The Special Edition Band gave it all for our daughter's New York meets Texas wedding under a tent at a Texas ranch on the Red River. Despite the July heat and an unexpected Texas lightening show the band managed to have 300 people up on their ...
Response from the Vendor on 08/17/2017
Dear client,
Thanks for the kind and encouraging review, and thank you for taking time to write it! My team and I work very hard to please our clients, and it is so rewarding to see it all come together. We loved being part of your family's b...
Reviewed On 8/16/2017 by Katie O
I am from New York, however we got married north of Dallas on a family property. The Special Edition Band COULD NOT have been better! We have not spoken to a single wedding guest (a range of ages!) who hasn't absolutely raved about the band. So...
Response from the Vendor on 08/17/2017
Dear clients,
I was deeply touched by your rave review, and thank you for taking time to write it! My team and I work very hard to please our clients, and it is so rewarding to see it all come together. We loved being part of your big day, an...
Reviewed On 7/24/2017 by Crista G
The special edition band made my wedding even more special! I got so many compliments on how amazing our wedding band was. Not only do they sound good, but they also engage with the people there. They come off stage and dance with the audience ...
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2017
Dear client,
Thank you for the kind review of us. It is so gratifying to hear that all of the various aspects of what we did for you was helpful and well-received. We enjoyed being an integral part of your celebration.
And yes, DO come out a...
Reviewed On 7/11/2017 by Kaitlyn W
The Special Edition Band did an incredible job at our wedding. We had about 225 guests and the band was able to keep the energy high the entire night. We had SO MANY people on the dance floor and I had countless guests tell me how much they lov...
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2017
Dear client, Thanks for writing this review for us. We were so happy to work with and perform for you all. It was a two-way street, and your guests were easy to energize in that way! You also have my utmost appreciation as clients and as a coup...
Reviewed On 6/20/2017 by Jean T
The Special Edition Band played at our daughter's wedding at The Adolphus Hotel in Dallas this past March. The wedding ceremony was held in one-half of the grand ballroom, and then the room was transformed to a reception during the cocktail ho...
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2017
Dear client,
Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review of us. It is so gratifying to hear that all of the various aspects of what we did for you was helpful and well-received. And yes, it WAS fun!
You all have our very best wishes!
S...
Reviewed On 6/12/2017 by Rhiannon B
We got married in at the Lonestar Mansion in February 2017 and hired The Special Edition Band for our ceremony and reception music performances. The best way to describe this band is... AMAZING! John is readily available to answer all your ...
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2017
Dear clients,
I hardly know what to say in thanks for your encouraging and thorough review! It might be one of the nicest ones we have ever gotten. And thank you for taking time to write it! We loved being part of your big day, and being of s...
Reviewed On 6/09/2017 by Armando T
Hi, to everyone looking for a band!
My name is Armando Trevino and my NOW WIFE Shannon Trevino got married May 20, 2017.
One of our decisions we had to make was to chose between a band or d.j. We of course chose a band and that was The Speci...
Response from the Vendor on 06/10/2017
Dear Armando and Shannon,
I am deeply grateful for and humbled by the kind words of your review. I will pass it along to the band members and crew. And thank you for taking time to write it! We loved being part of your big day, and being of ...
Reviewed On 5/29/2017 by Kathryn P
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
the interaction with the crowd really had everyone dancing; even the ones who dont normally dance. makes for great photos! Also their singing and song selection is absolutely incredible. Totally recommend for any couple want...
Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2017
Dear client,
Thank you for taking time to write this kind review! We loved being part of helping make your big day a great celebration. And you all were fun too! You have our best wishes and regards.
John Adams
The Special Edition Band
Reviewed On 4/04/2017 by Rachel T
We really enjoyed having The Special Edition Band at our wedding! They did an AMAZING job keeping the dance floor going and entertaining everyone! The MC did great too! We had guests commenting how awesome the band was and how much fun they had...
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2017
Dear client,
I am delighted that you selected us, and you are an absolutely great couple, and your event was a blast. It was our honor to serve and celebrate with you. In regard to the venue interactions, I am sorry for any stress that my int...
Reviewed On 2/22/2017 by Michelle S
The Special Edition Band played for the Dallas CASA Young Professional Fundraiser, CASAblanca. They were extremely high energy, got the crowd dancing and having fun from the very beginning. John was great to work with prior and during the even...
Response from the Vendor on 03/03/2017
Dear client,
Thanks for the glowing and encouraging review, and for taking time to write it! We loved working with and performing for you all, and wish you well in your mission and endeavors.
John Adams
The Special Edition Band
Meet the Team
John Adams
Owner
An accomplished acoustic and electric bassist, John Adams is one of the Southwest's most in-demand jazz, pop and studio musicians. He formed and has managed Special Edition since 2005. He holds two degrees from the University of North Texas, where he also served as the jazz bass professor for ten years. John has backed stars such as Mel Torme and Rosemary Clooney, Woody Herman, Randy Brecker, Joe McBride, Chet Baker, Clark Terry, Marvin Stamm and others. His broad musical background has also included extensive church, orchestral, and show work, including The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.