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    Jenn Z. Sent on 03/06/2023
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    Highlight of our Reception!

    When planning our wedding, we had a few priorities, and one was live music. We saw a few bands perform live, but none of them topped Funkle Jesse! We saw them play twice locally before hiring them for our wedding, and hiring them was the best decision! They had every single person on the dance floor the entire night! Our parents, aunts, uncles, co-workers who swore they wouldn't dance at our wedding - all on the dance floor breaking it down! Funkle Jesse created such a fun atmosphere, and crushed every song they performed! I still get so many wedding guests talking about how great the band was! 10/10 RECOMMEND!
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    Marlena S. Sent on 01/04/2023
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    Funkle Jesse is THE wedding band

    We cannot say enough great things about having Funkle Jesse play at our wedding. They kept the dance floor packed all night and had the best variety of music. Plus they were so easy to coordinate and work with, I knew I didn't have to worry about a thing with them. It's been about 3 months since our wedding and our friends still keep talking about how amazing the were and we couldn't agree more!
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    Lewis W. Sent on 09/27/2022
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    Made Our Wedding!

    My wife and I were over-the-moon about our wedding with Funkle Jesse last weekend. Brad was incredibly easy to work with, the band was so professional and superbly talented. We received a ton of compliments, and the dance floor was packed full the whole night. I simply couldn't have asked for a better experience. They delivered 125%!!
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    Heidi R. Sent on 08/08/2022
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    Pick Funkle Jesse!

    Oh my goodness! Picking Funkle Jesse was the best wedding decision we made! Brad was so incredibly helpful planning the best music for our special day! We asked the band to learn our song, and when I tell you, my heart exploded when they sang it - it was amazing, memorable, perfection, and had all the guests in awe. Thank you Funkle Jesse for bringing the fun, the dancing, and all the positive vibes! Simply the best!
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    Chris R. Sent on 11/21/2021
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    Funkle Jesse is THE wedding band!

    The decision we made to book Funkle Jesse as our wedding band was an absolute game changer. They were fantastic. From managing the music during our ceremony and bridal party entrances, to keeping the party on the dance floor all night long - they just do it all, and do it well. Not only was their set list great, but they were flexible with mixing in many of our recorded song favorites and requests too. Our friends and family were truly blown away with the experience this band helped create. We felt lucky to have had the opportunity to book them. Good people, great music and even better memories made. Better book them while you have the chance!

    Chris & Kaitlyn R.
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    Nicole P. Sent on 11/18/2021
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    Highlight of the wedding!

    Funkle Jesse was the talk before and after the wedding! We had many people eager to hear them and got so many compliments after the wedding from guests that simple said "that band!" They were fun and also created a beautiful mini video capturing the day for us. Would recommend to anyone.
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    Allie F. Sent on 11/18/2021
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    Funkle Jesse is the BEST!

    We met Funkle Jesse at our friend’s wedding in 2019 & the second Zach & I got engaged, we knew the first vendor we wanted to book was Funkle Jesse. Brad & his team are incredible to work with. They make the process stress free & exciting. They are extremely talented too! Everyone at our wedding was in awe of their talent & all the great mix of songs they play. They know how to keep people on the dance floor the entire time! We definitely plan on keeping up with their schedule so we can continue to enjoy their talents!
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    Callie K. Sent on 11/19/2021
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    The Best Wedding Band

    I saw Funkle Jesse perform a few times around Holland and Saugatuck and knew I needed them for my wedding. They did SUCH a good job. My dance floor was packed the entire night and dozens of my guests commented that it was the best music they have ever seen at a wedding. When the lead singer pulled out a harmonica and absolutely killed it, I almost fainted. The guitarist also performed music for the ceremony and at the cocktail hour and did a great job. The drummer Brad coordinates their shows and was super responsive, organized and easy to work with. I can't recommend Funkle Jesse enough.
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    Sara G. Sent on 10/21/2020
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    An awesome band for a night of dancing

    Funkle Jesse played at my sister's wedding and they were awesome! The dance floor was packed the entire time they were playing. The variety of music was amazing and they were so much fun! I would recommend Funkle Jesse to any bride and groom!
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    Charles Y. Sent on 10/19/2020
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    Incredible Energy!

    These guys brought the house down all nite! The band really put our wedding over the top & everyone had an absolute blast. Highly recommend them for your next event!
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    Jenni Y. Sent on 10/19/2020
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    The best!

    Funkle Jesse played at our wedding this past weekend and they were definitely the highlight! They have the best energy, incredible talent and Brad was great to work with the months prior leading up to the big day! I can’t say enough about this band, they exceeded our expectations.
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    Lindsey Y. Sent on 10/19/2020
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    Absolutely out of this world!

    They just did my brothers wedding this weekend and they were beyond amazing. The energy they brought was phenomenal and every person loved them. I would 100% book with them and a ton of people at the wedding said the same! This was the best wedding I will ever be at and one of the reasons was because of this band!
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    Michaela G. Sent on 10/01/2020
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    I wish I could leave more than 5 stars...

    I have nothing but positive things to say about Funkle Jesse! They performed at my wedding and were incredible! Not only did they play live music at our reception, they coordinated the sound for our ceremony as well. I HIGHLY recommend a live band for your wedding and I ONLY recommend Funkle Jesse.
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    Katie S. Sent on 09/29/2020
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    Must book for your wedding!

    It has been a few weeks since our wedding and our guests are still talking about how awesome Funkle Jesse was and how much fun they had on the dance floor! I cannot recommend them enough. The music, the singing, the song choices - perfection at every point. Plus they handled all of the pre-wedding logistics so well and in a very timely manner. They were also very flexible with my multiple changes in plans due to Covid. I will be recommending them to everyone I know that gets engaged - including you. If you are reading this - book Funkle Jesse now!
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    Heather J. Sent on 09/30/2020
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    Best Part of the Night!

    Funkle Jesse has been one of our local favorites to see in GR for years. We were so excited to book with them during our engagement! Brad was so responsive and easy to work with in the process. They have a lot of options to work within your budget and ad-ons! They played 3 of our songs live (highly recommend doing this!) and were the most fun part of our night. Everyone was out on the dance floor! Some of our friends booked Funkle Jesse for their wedding too because they loved them so much! I cannot recommend this band enough!!
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    Jamie H. Sent on 11/18/2021
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    The perfect band

    We booked Funkle Jesse for our 8/7/21 wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made for our special day! Leading up to the wedding, Brad was helpful and responsive whenever we needed anything. They did a beautiful job playing at our ceremony with the music we specially requested. Then, they blew us away and tore the house down at our reception. We got so many compliments and it meant so much to us to see our dance floor full. They were essential in running a smooth event and we couldn’t have done it without their expertise and talent. We are forever thankful for the wonderful experience and the priceless memories!! Thank you Funkle Jesse
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    Kiana G. Sent on 11/18/2021
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    Best band for your wedding

    Hire this band for your wedding. Do it. These guys are so great. Very energetic and fun. All the guests had such great things to say about how awesome the band was. They’re super easy to work with and will keep your party going all night. Thanks for such a great night!!
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    Nicole D. Sent on 09/28/2020
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    Out of this world!

    Funkle Jesse was everything we could have asked for and more in a wedding band! From the initial contact, it was obvious that they were passionate about providing the best possible experience for their customers. They answered questions in a thorough and timely manner. On the night of our wedding they were out of this world! I can’t even count the number of people who reached out to us about how amazing the band was. My aunt said the next time they played in town she would be coming back to town to go see them! My husband and I also saw them recently at the start of our delayed honeymoon and they dedicated a song to us during their show! We love Funkle Jesse and feel like they have become more than just our wedding band, but our friends!
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    Rachaeldalian Sent on 09/19/2019
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    The Best Party Band!

    I cannot rave enough about Funkle Jesse! They were amazing and made my wedding so much fun! I first saw Funkle Jesse play over a year ago at an event at the Zoo of all places and I asked them if they did weddings, and immediately booked them! Afterwards, I saw them play a few times in the Grand Rapids area and again at a bar in Mackinac Island when I happened to be there! They are the best and I'll continue to follow and support them. Brad, the band leader was easy to communicate with leading up to the event, and lead singer Hannah is just amazing. Thanks Funkle Jesse, for making my wedding reception a party, you guys rock!
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    Kathy Sent on 10/03/2018
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    As our family and friends talk about our daughter's wedding, I keep hearing “Do you know what really made the party? The band!!” The energy and fun Funkle Jesse brought to our celebration was incredible. The dance floor was packed the entire evening and people were having a great time. It was a pretty magical night.
    We also asked Funkle Jesse to provide music for the outdoor ceremony and their guitarist provided exactly what we’d hoped for- a beautiful and respectful background of music for their vows.
    Finally, I would emphasize the professionalism of dealing with Brad regarding payments, arrangements, questions, etc. He was always quick to respond to my emailed questions which helped a lot, especially with our last-minute decisions.


    Funkle Jesse's reply:

    Thank you SO much, Kathy! It was truly our pleasure and we're so happy that we were able to perform for such a beautiful wedding and a wonderful couple!
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    Lindsey Sent on 10/26/2017
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    Booking Funkle Jesse as our band for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made through the whole wedding planning process. They KILLED it. Seriously amazing job, massive inventory of song selections and just an overall great time. We had guests asking us for their information all night so they could book them in the future and I don't blame them. They know what they are doing and are an awesome value. They will make your day even more memorable:)
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    Shawn Sent on 10/01/2015
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    We hired Funkle Jesse to play our wedding reception in St. Joseph, MI and it was the best decision we made (other than marrying each other). Being a musician myself, my expectations were high and the band hit the mark across the board. From the first time I emailed to check their availability to shaking their hands after the night was over, they were quick to address our needs and professional. They showed up to the venue early to setup before the guest arrived and were dressed to impress and ready to rock when we got there! Between all the speeches, playing a few songs with the band, and a last minute song request I would say they were pretty dang flexible and willing to work with us to make sure we had a great time. They were a pleasure to work with and the quality of their performance compared to their cost was definitely in our favor. We will be on the lookout for their regular shows the next time we are up in Michigan!
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    We are so happy we hired Funkle Jesse to play our wedding! We contacted Funkle Jesse the summer before our wedding after being referred to them by locals on Mackinac Island. Lauren, the lead singer and our main contact, was more than accommodating to work with. The band was able to learn special requests (i.e. first dance, mother/groom dance, bride/father dance). The band worked closely with our wedding planner and everything was perfect. The band sounded great and our guests had a blast, we had so many compliments!
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    Brittany Sent on 09/19/2014
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    Website: www.funklejesse.com
    Email: funklejesse@gmail.com

    One of my bridesmaids commented that a wedding band is a high risk/high reward proposition; that's 100% true. However, Funkle Jesse is ALL reward! Funkle Jesse is hands-down a fantastic option for getting a party going!

    My FH and I had our hearts set on having a wedding band and heard Funkle Jesse play a local gig before we contacted them. We were floored. They were our first choice band. When we discussed pricing with them, we didn't even call anyone else.

    Stuff to look forward to when you book Funkle Jesse:
    - Tons of variety. They will lure all generations on the dance floor. They also learn new songs you've been hearing on the radio on a frequent basis, so their set is fresh. Their online song list is just a sampling. They also have a variety of instruments in the band (bonus harmonicas and trombones make an appearance!)
    - Stage presence. They engage the audience and have fun! They also let me sing with them when a friend asked. So sweet!
    - In-tune professionals with confident musicality. FH and I both took music lessons growing up, and it's quite shocking how many wedding bands have problems with playing on-key, rhythms, etc--listen to online demos and you will hear what I mean.
    - Constant contact. Lauren, the frontwoman, was Johnny-on-the-spot with any questions we had about logistics.
    - Nice people! They had fantastic attitudes.
    - Affordable. Really, really affordable. Like, why-are-you-thinking-about-settling-on-a-DJ-when-Funkle-Jesse-is-just-as-competitively-priced?! affordable
    - They learned our special songs (first dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance) for free
    - They set up early and had music playing for our cocktail hour, during dinner, and on breaks
    - Extra points for a super cool band name. It's sometimes overlooked, but it certainly builds anticipation. All of my millennial/Gen Y friends were like, "You got it, dude!"
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