Brian Kirk & the Jirks

Brian Kirk & the Jirks are an energetic, interactive 8-12 piece celebration band hailing from the Jersey shore. Brimming with talent and charisma, our song list is limitless and spans from today's hits to traditional classics- and we play continuous music throughout your entire wedding. We offer unparalleled services to customize your wedding- from your ceremony and cocktail hour to your wedding reception. We will learn songs specifically for your wedding, making your special dances extraordinary! With our full production of lighting and sound, your wedding will be nothing short of an exclusive concert.

Band leader & front man, Brian Kirk has been engaging audiences for over 2 decades! Brian will act as your Master of Ceremonies throughout your entire wedding, creating smooth transitions and hand picking the songs that get and keep your guests dancing all night long! BK&J have enlisted an all star cast of musicians that play with experience, boldness, accuracy and pure love of the art form. Along with Brian are the incredible vocals of Steve Johnson, David Pershan and Kristin Cochran, backed by thick vocal harmonies and multiple instrumentation including a 3-piece horn section. BK&J have the ability to play an extremely diverse repertoire of songs complete with great groove and accomplished solos, from rock, funk, pop, hip hop/rap, country, swing, jazz, oldies, or modern songs. Whatever the style, Brian Kirk & The Jirks play it and play it well!

When you book BK&J for your wedding, you get the full attention of not just our band leader, but our entire professional staff. All of our clients get the one-on-one attention they deserve with their own personal events coordinator, who is available at all hours of the day to answer your questions and put your mind at ease! Furthermore, with Brian's 2 decades of experience comes an abundance of knowledge, expertise, attention to the smallest of detail and his calming disposition.

Brian Kirk & the Jirks are the perfect balance of chic and elegance and are one of the top bands in the tri-state area. We have been rated by The Knot, Wedding Wire, Bride's Choice Awards and most importantly our clients (read their testimonials here). Our reputation speaks for itself. Come meet the band and delight in the experience BK&J has to offer. And we'll see you on your big day!

Contact us today for a personalized quote and to speak with our events coordinator, Nicole: Nicole@JirksEvents.com

CEREMONY:

We offer several unique options for your ceremony. Each option gives you the ability to choose from traditional ceremony music (“Wedding March” or “Canon In D”) to contemporary music (“Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “I’m Yours,” or “Beautiful Day”)- or a mix of both! Set the mood with an endless amount of song possibilities. We’ve even had the privilege to help replicate the recessional song scene from the movie “Love Actually” (view that scene here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNzt9TbiVVc)!

Ceremony Options:

• DJ
• Pianist
• Violinist
• Acoustic Guitarist
• Upright Bass
• 2-piece ensemble
• 3-piece ensemble
• 4-piece ensemble

COCKTAIL HOUR:

From elegant piano to soulful jazz ensembles, your options are limitless for your cocktail hour! We offer an acoustic guitarist perfect for beach-themed music, a saxophonist to create the mood of New York City, a DJ for your favorite top 40's or a violinist perfect for Vitamin String Quartet replicas. Our ensembles can provide any genre you desire, including a Mardi Gras themed cocktail hour!

Cocktail Hour Options:

• DJ
• Pianist
• Acoustic Guitarist
• Violinist
• Saxophonist
• Upright Bass
• Female Vocalist
• Percussionist
• 2-piece ensemble
• 3-piece ensemble
• 4-piece ensemble

RECEPTION:

Brian Kirk & the Jirks have entertained Brides and Grooms and their guests at over 60 weddings a year for the past 2 decades. We perform with the same high energry that we would if we were playing to a sold out arena. We customize your wedding to fit your personality- including but not limited to the song selection, attire and layout of the evening. We provide the experience that leaves you and your guests saying "that was the best wedding I have ever been to!"

Band Options:

• 9-piece band: female vocalist, 2 guitarists/vocalists, bassist/vocalist, keyboardist/vocalist, drummer, saxophonist/rapper, trumpeter, and trombonist DJ
• 10-piece band: female vocalist, 2 guitarists/vocalists, bassist/vocalist, keyboardist/vocalist, drummer, saxophonist/rapper, saxophonist, trumpeter, and trombonist DJ
• 11-piece band: female vocalist, 2 guitarists/vocalists, bassist/vocalist, keyboardist/vocalist, drummer, saxophonist/rapper, saxophonist, 2 trumpeters, and trombonist DJ
• 12-piece band: female vocalist, 2 guitarists/vocalists, bassist/vocalist, keyboardist/vocalist, drummer, saxophonist/rapper, saxophonist, 2 trumpeters, and 2 trombonists DJ

Contact us today for a personalized quote and to speak with our events coordinator, Nicole: Nicole@JirksEvents.com