All Inclusive Live Music Experience
Located in Denver, travel everywhere
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Jonathan Webb & Olivia James
MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Top Shelf 5280 is a full-service, elite musician owned and operated entertainment organization. Combining decades of performance and event coordinating expertise, we know what it takes to have a successful and unforgettable experience on your special day.
You may have noticed the same musicians in all of our photos. Every time you book with Top Shelf, you work directly with the same lineup of versatile performers. Many competitors build your entertainment from a wide, generic pool of available musicians who may be playing together for the first time at your event. Not us. By always providing the same trusted performers, Top Shelf delivers an individualized, all-inclusive show far exceeding that of a typical band.
We understand that your event is special and unique, and we fully cater every aspect of the night to your crowd. You will feel confident knowing the same dedicated professionals who are with you throughout the early stages of planning will still be working hard through the last song of the night. In addition to providing an unforgettable entertainment experience, we are a knowledgeable customer service team of booking professionals prepared to help with your event's logistical details. As an internally owned organization, we are committed to delivering exceptional, personalized service to each client relationship, every step of the way.
There’s no need to search for a better live entertainment; You’ve already reached the Top Shelf!
LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
Details
Instruments
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
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
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Meet the team
Jonathan Webb & Olivia James
Manager
Top Shelf is a self-managed band of 6-9 highly experienced musicians, our team consists of two of our front people Jonathan and Olivia. This duo has both managed and played over 500 shows in the 9 nine years they've worked together, they each have hundreds more shows and years more experience individually. Jonathan will be the person making your set list for the night and Olivia is one of the best emcee's around! Either one or both of them will be with you every step of the way in planning for an event you and your guests won't forget!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.028 reviews
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Top Shelf 5280 is praised for high-energy performances that kept the dance floor packed all night. Reviewers highlight exceptional musicianship, creative medleys (including brass and EDM), and versatility across genres. They’re professional, responsive, handled ceremony through reception smoothly, and come highly recommended.Review photos
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Andrea T
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5.0
11/13/2024
I can’t recommend Top Shelf enough. They were preferred vendors with my venue and our coordinator thought they would be the best fit for the party atmosphere I wanted. I was still...
initially hesitant making such a big decision without seeing them live first, but trusting everyone was the best thing we did. The booking process was easy and straightforward. Olivia worked with us for months getting ready… but the party was what made the night. They’re one of the best bands I’ve ever seen anywhere… and by far the best at any wedding I’ve ever been to. So I’m happy it was mine.
Jonathan S
5.0
12/26/2025
Top Shelf brought the house down! We knew we needed a wedding band that could throw the ultimate dance party, and boy did they deliver! It made for an incredible night, and our gue...
sts were obsessed.
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Jen D
5.0
12/23/2025
Liv and her crew blew our expectations out of the water. They were high energy, engaged our wedding guests, and made for an insanely fun wedding reception. Their band has the optio...
n of adding in brass (horns, sax) which was a must. They also tone it down and can sing/play a beautiful wedding ceremony. I’m so grateful we found them!
Shelly S
5.0
10/29/2025
Top Shelf brings the party! The band was recommended by our planner, and even though we hadn’t seen them perform beforehand, we went with the recommendation—and we’re so glad we di...
d. Our guests didn’t stop dancing until the very last song!
Top Shelf never took a break and kept the energy high all night. They played all the right songs, and their medleys were amazing. They even learned a new song just for our wedding—and absolutely crushed it! We added the horn section, and we’re so happy we did. So much energy, so much fun. If you’re looking for a band that keeps the dance floor packed, don’t look any further!
Laurel W
5.0
9/10/2025
Top Shelf ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED IT!!! All of our guests went on and on about how awesome they were. Our venue even said it was the most fun wedding they've had there.
They really brou...
ght great energy! They were not just performing but dancing and were a great MC.
Thank you Top Shelf!!
Janet R
5.0
9/07/2025
This band did the emcee and entertainment at our son’s wedding at The Surf Hotel in August. One word: incredible! So talented and so much fun! They generate the energy level to k...
eep the crowd engaged and having a blast. Hire this band!
Jackie W
5.0
8/14/2025
Best. Band. Ever. They threw the ultimate party, kept the dance floor packed all night, and blew everyone away with their amazing original medleys. So much fun, so easy to work wit...
h, and endlessly talented. Friends and family are still telling us they’ve never heard a better band at a wedding. 11/10 recommend!
Hannah P
5.0
8/11/2025
We had an absolute blast with Top Shelf as the band at our wedding. They really brought the energy and we got so many compliments from guests about how amazing they were! They play...
ed the best set list and we were so happy they turned out to be great!! I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.
Jenna C
5.0
8/06/2025
Top Shelf 5280 was awesome! They brought the party to life with their performance at our wedding! They truly put on a performance and great vocals and instrumentals. Liv and Jonath...
an were super easy to work with, organized, and professional in every way. Could not have asked for a better experience!
Sara K
5.0
8/06/2025
Top Shelf truly made our wedding reception unforgettable. Every single musician in the band is incredibly talented and skilled—truly top-tier professionals. Olivia was the perfect ...
MC, effortlessly directing the flow of the evening and keeping the energy high all night long. She had everyone on the dance floor from start to finish!
Their medleys were out of this world—so creative and fun. They even threw in an EDM medley that blew our minds! The band was also so accommodating and easy to work with, tailoring the music to our vibe and preferences perfectly. Our guests were raving about them all night—and they’re still talking about how amazing the band was!
Our reception would not have been the same without Top Shelf. Thank you for being such a huge part of our special day.
HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend!!
Maddie B
5.0
8/05/2025
You NEED to hire Top Shelf 5280 - it truly was the best decision we made during wedding planning! Not only are they super responsive and easy to work with, they are extremely talen...
ted and engaging artists! They truly made our wedding day! We got so many compliments about our band, so many people said it was the best wedding band they’d ever seen!
Sonja S
5.0
8/04/2025
This was the best band I have ever been to a wedding !!!!
Kial C
5.0
8/04/2025
Epic wedding band and would 1000% rehire them instantly for another event or recommend for another wedding. Music was very important to us, and Olivia and her team were super easy ...
to work with, responsive, and collaborative in the planning stages, and when it came to our wedding they absolutely crushed it. We used Top Shelf for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and they were so so great. Dance floor was packed all night - vibes were high - and even months after our wedding people are still raving about what an awesome, fun, interative band we had. 11/10 recommend.
Mark P
5.0
6/27/2025
Top Shelf 5280 was beyond amazing—truly the heartbeat of our wedding celebration.
From the moment they took the stage, they brought non-stop energy, talent, and joy. We hired them...
for our same-sex wedding, and their LGBTQ+ affirming presence made everything feel even more personal and meaningful.
They had every guest dancing from the first song to the last—and yes, they even played an encore. My niece (who’s been to her fair share of weddings) called them “the best party band she’s ever seen.” We couldn’t agree more.
If you’re looking for a band that brings the fun, honors the moment, and makes your wedding unforgettable—Top Shelf 5280 is it. We’re still smiling.
Madeleine B
5.0
6/02/2025
My husband and I spent hours looking for the perfect band - one that could play a wide range of songs, keep the crowd going, and were easy to work with - we found all that and mor...
e with Top Shelf 5280! During and after the wedding countless people came up to us to tell us that they "were the best wedding band they'd ever heard!" and "how do we book them?". Seriously, each member is so talented and kind - we truly felt so honored to have them play at our wedding! Cannot recommend this band enough - we had the best wedding dancing the night away because of them!
Katey B
5.0
5/07/2025
If you are searching for the best wedding band then look no further! When my husband and I got engaged he had one request to our planner and that was to make sure we had an incredi...
ble band and Top Shelf blew us away on our wedding day! We really could not have asked for anything better and felt like they helped us throw the best dance party and concert we have ever been to. Our dance floor was packed all night and we still to this day dream about how much fun we had because of them.
Olivia is also so wonderful to work with. Her collaboration and dedication to make sure the couple (and their guests!) has the best time on their day is unmatched. We are so thankful we had the opportunity to work with Top Shelf.
Response from Top Shelf 5280 on 05/08/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We had a blast celebrating with you!
-Liv
Hannah R
5.0
12/16/2024
We had the incredible fortune of having Top Shelf at our wedding, and it would be a mistake for you to choose anyone else. From start to finish, the entire experience was effortles...
s, making our planning and working with them a breeze. One of the standouts was the amazing medleys and mashups they created. They seamlessly blended all our favorite songs, keeping the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long! Their show is truly unmatched by any other wedding band I’ve ever seen. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the night was.
We also want to give a special shoutout to Olivia, who handled all the emcee work… She was amazing during the weeks leading up to the wedding and kept everything flowing perfectly throughout the night!
I can’t recommend Top Shelf enough. They made our wedding day a celebration we’ll cherish forever!
Mary T
5.0
12/16/2024
We recently had the pleasure of having Top Shelf at our wedding, and we cannot express enough how incredible they were! From the moment we contacted them, the entire process was se...
amless and stress-free. Their professionalism and attention to detail made planning our wedding music a breeze, and we felt supported every step of the way...plus, their performance was nothing short of spectacular. The musicians were extraordinarily talented, and their ability to read the crowd and adapt their setlist on the fly was amazing, ensuring that everyone, from our grandparents to our college friends, was on the dance floor having the time of their lives.
The energy they brought to our reception was electric, and we have received countless compliments from our guests about how amazing the music was. It truly set the tone for a night filled with love and celebration.
If you’re looking for a wedding band that will not only meet but exceed your expectations, Top Shelf is your band. They made our special day even more unforgettable, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone wanting to create an extraordinary musical experience.
Leslie G
5.0
10/01/2024
BOOK THIS BAND. We had Top Shelf for our wedding reception and it was epic. Jonathan was so helpful and communicative from a planning perspective prior to the event. The reception ...
itself was SO fun and the band sounded amazing. I had so many people come up to me to say it was the best band they had seen at a wedding. The song list, energy and vocals were fantastic, and we did not leave the dance floor the entire night. Seriously, they made the entire evening!!!!
Holly C
5.0
7/24/2024
Top Shelf 5280 blew our expectations out of the water. They were INCREDIBLE!!! Guests still reach out to me months after the wedding to comment saying how talented and fun the band...
was! We had an absolute blast dancing the night away with the group and the emcee was incredible. Thank you THANK YOU for making our wedding so amazing and memorable!
Eli H
5.0
7/19/2024
I hired top shelf for my wedding and oh my god I am SO happy that I did!!
From the first consultation to the day of, they were responsive, organized, and made me feel completely a...
t ease.
They even listed to our vows during the ceremony and when my (now) husband mentioned a song I played for him when we started dating… they played it as we were walking back down the aisle!! It was absolutely amazing.
Then the reception was a HIT!! Everyone was dancing all night and the band was soooooo good.
Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special - we love you guys!!
Erin W
5.0
7/08/2024
TOP SHELF 5280 was the BEST INVESTMENT ever when it came to planning the wedding. Overall they were so easy to work with and flexible to accommodate for all music genres, favorite...
songs and special dances. They had the widest selection of music to choose from when evaluating 7 different band options, and even learned a few new songs for the special occasion.
They operated with extreme professionalism, but also shared their own experience from numerous weddings over the years to make it a truly special evening for everyone in attendance.
The investment is well worth it to create the very wedding you dream of having. They even provided musicians for the Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and the entire Band for the Reception event which made it simple to also only have to work with one musical vendor.
Their talent and experience exceeds every expectation you could ever have, and will make your wedding day memorable for everyone who attends. Even weeks later our friends and family are still reaching out in awe of this amazing group of individuals and the band overall. Comments to this day have been "Best Wedding Band Ever", "We have never been to a wedding as fun and memorable as this one", "I would love to get married all over again just to have this band play for us".
Your wedding day should be all that you dream of, and this band will no doubt make all your dreams come true. Don't miss the opportunity to have Top Shelf 5280 make your wedding the BEST DAY EVER!!
Jeannette L
5.0
6/05/2024
We partnered with Top Shelf 5280 for our wedding, and they are absolutely phenomenal. They are extremely talented musicians and our guests were dancing all night. They have an im...
mense repertoire and can perform songs from any genre/decade. They're great at reading the room to keep the dance floor alive. Moreover, having Olivia as our MC was great. She along with the entire team made sure transitions were seamless and the flow of the wedding felt great even though we had a few curve balls. So many guests commented on how great Top Shelf was, and I couldn't agree more!
Madison E
5.0
1/18/2024
I found Top Shelf because the band I had initially hoped for was already booked. I was a little scared to hire a band I hadn't personally seen, but I trusted the referral band and...
the reviews and it was the best thing that could have possibly happened for us. The booking and planning team was excellent and brought up potential issues and ideas we had never even thought of, helped us finalize a timeline that felt extremely natural, and were honestly one of the best bands I've ever seen. It's impossible to do them justice in a short review, but our friends talk about our wedding more than festivals we've been to. They absolutely made the night and I can't believe how big of a difference a seemingly small decision change made for our wedding. I can't recommend them enough.
Rachel S
5.0
11/01/2023
I would give them 100 stars if I could. They were so wonderful. They created a playlist that was better than anything I could have made on my own. They were SO FUN! The band had so...
me incredible musicians and the singers were so great and talented. They had the most creative mashups and really kept the party going all night long. We got the most compliments about our band following the wedding.
Alex E
5.0
9/04/2023
I knew this Band was going to be good from watching all the videos and talking with the representatives. If you love a band that can LITERALLY play all genres, and transition into ...
each different type unnoticeably...UNREAL. They not only exceed my expecting beyond my imagination but I can definitely give them so much credit for making my wedding the most ELECTRIC wedding I've ever seen. Not a single person left the dance floor that night. 10 out 5 Stars
Brittany M
5.0
6/22/2023
They were fantastic!! polished, read the room and have the entire party on the dance floor all night.
Sara E
5.0
3/15/2023
This band was amazing. I loved their high energy music. I didn’t realize how much more fun a live band could be at a wedding until they blew me away. Great selection of music, hard...
ly any breaks, I have no idea how they do it. Great quality, so much fun!
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