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“Hiring Jimmy & the Hat Tricks was the best decision we made…”

“I don’t even know where to begin! You NEED to hire JHAT.”

Those are just some of the things our couples are saying about us.

EMAIL booking@jhatrocks.com
TEXT/CALL BRYAN 860-324-8966
WEB www.jhatrocks.com

Jimmy and The Hat Tricks is an award winning 6-piece WEDDING, band from HARTFORD, CT - with 4 lead vocalists - (2 male and 2 female), backing vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keys and a horn/percussion player (Trumpet/Sax/Bongos/percussion +harp and flute for ceremony).

We have been thrilling audiences and filling dance floors for over 15 years! WE. DO. IT. ALL - from weddings to clubs, parties, charity and corporate events, casinos and everything between all the way from the northern reaches of New England, south to New York City, and anywhere else the party is! We do Pop/Top 40, Rock, Country, R&B and Hip Hop, Soul, Motown, funk, Pop-Punk, and Party Rock.

The Band/DJ-Combo; An Industry rarity DJ-HAT, Keeps the party going all night long even when the band takes a break!

With an impressive and ever evolving song list for the band, and nearly limitless song choices for DJ-HAT, JHAT delivers a night to remember!

When you book with Jimmy & the Hat Tricks, we work tirelessly to give you everything you need, want, and everything you've dreamt of!

-Awards/Accomplishments
The Bash 5-Star Club - All 5-Star Reviews
Best of the Bash 2019-2021
Wedding Wire - Couples Choice Award 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
2013 Boston A List - Best Wedding Band Finalist
2012 - CT Music Awards - Best Cover/Tribute Band Finalist
2010 Hartford Advocate, CT Music Awards - Best Cover Band
LUXlife magazine's Global Wedding Awards 2022 - Best Wedding Event Party Band Service - Northeast USA

-Notable Venues and Events
Mohegan Sun
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Toast To Tech Alumni Reunion)
Wedding for Lennon and Maisy Stella's agent (ABC TV's "Nashville")

WHY JHAT?
High-energy and diverse song library to keep you dancing all night

Ability to read the room and change set lists on the fly.

Pro Concert quality sound & lighting

Professional Quality Gear; tested and maintained for reliability

Over 2 decades performing at bars/clubs and over a decade in the Wedding & Events industry

Travel & Accommodations included
No extra charges for overtime

What else do we provide for the big day?

Ceremony if desired NO EXTRA CHARGE, (instrumental; Harp, Flute, Acoustic Guitar and/or keys).

Ultra portable & discreet PA system w/ wireless microphones (back-up wired mics always supplied) wireless lav microphone for the officiant. Live music and/or DJ.

Cocktail hour NO EXTRA CHARGE -full band or instrumentalist.

Master of ceremonies services - we run the show!!

Personalized music coordinator - Once booking is confirmed we send a planning questionnaire for details of your day!

Contact us today!!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Jimmy & the Hat Tricks

Katie
Katie Sent on 09/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST band around

I don’t even know where to begin! You NEED to hire JHAT for your wedding or any other event. They are amazing. Our wedding guests can’t stop talking about how much fun they had and how great JHAT is. They were so interactive and attentive to what we wanted, and made our wedding day that much more perfect. We had to change our wedding date multiple times because of COVID and Bryan and the crew worked with us every step of the way. JHAT is very affordable, a TON of fun and just puts the icing on the cake for any event they are at. I can’t recommend JHAT enough. Thank you guys for making our day so amazing!
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Eric Sent on 11/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Jhats rocks!

Jimmy and The Hat Tricks absolutely crushed it at our wedding. They put on an incredible show that had every guest commenting how good they were. The flow was great, the transitions from song to song were seamless and their renditions of the songs we added were amazing. I can not recommend them enough so if you are thinking about using them for your event, book them immediately.
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Thomas Sent on 12/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I hired them for a very large festival. The Kfest of 2016 was a better event because we had Jimmy Hat. The singers stole the show to be honest but the rest of the band could have been on stage with any national player and kicked ass too. Super quality of corespondent services and they promoted the event to a level I was satisfied with. Planning on having them in 2017 For Saturday afternoon outdoor Main-stage. Great look on stage, dance moves, the bs in between songs and the whole nine. I was a touring musician for 20 years and this is what a well oiled machine looks like. Yes!
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Michelle Sent on 11/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We used Jimmy & the Hat Tricks for our annual Halloween party. They were very professional, quick to reply to my questions and even thought of things to ask that I didn't think of! The music was incredible and it had great flow the entire night! Everyone commented on how amazing the band was! I thought it was great to have both a female and male singing. They had a great mix of music! You can hire them for any event and will not be disappointed!
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Rachael Sent on 10/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
From the very beginning my husband and I knew we had wanted to book JHat for our wedding. We had seen them perform several times in our area and fell in love with their energy. Here we are several weeks after our wedding and are still receiving compliments on how great the band was! They were able to work with our day of coordinator on a timeline for the evening, and did an amazing job sticking to it. The whole evening ran smoothly. We chose to add their uplighting service and it truly did give the ballroom a sense of "warmth" that I felt it was lacking without.

From the ceremony, to cocktail hour, and all the way through the reception the song choices were exactly what we were looking for and then some! With a huge song list, I think someone would have a hard time finding music they didn't enjoy. I can't say enough about JHat and how great they were to work with. We look forward to seeing them perform locally so we can relive some of our special moments with them!!
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Catie Sent on 06/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jimmy & the Hat Tricks knows how to bring the party. We know the lead singer/guitarist and saw the band perform a couple of times in CT and MA. Every time we saw them perform, we had a blast. Naturally, we wanted them to help us celebrate our big day. They certainly did not disappoint. They were great about learning songs for us and accomodating specific and special requests for songs. They have an awesome list of songs to choose from so we knew the selection would be great. They had our guests dancing all night long- from the first song to the last!! They even made a poster congratulating us :) Marc played for our cocktail hour, emceed for us, and jammed out on guitar and vocals (he even raps!). The energy JHat provided was key to our guests having a great time. We couldn't have asked for a better celebration. We felt like they were a part of our celebration as friends, not just a band we hired. All of the band members are friendly, personable, passionate, and eager to help out and please in any way they can! It eased any worries that we were able to talk with them a couple of times before the wedding to discuss the breakdown of timeline, music selection, special requests, etc. We highly recommend Jhat for your wedding, party, special event, anything!!! A++ from my husband and I, and our guests!
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Thomas Sent on 05/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The band was a hit. They really brought the reception together. I would definitely recommend them!
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User2347855 Sent on 10/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
JHat was AWESOME! When your guests are begging for one more song, when your guests ask that you do it all again for the holidays, when your cheeks ache from smiling all day, you know your band made you look like a rock star. JHat was professional from the word go, wonderfully organized in advance, and a pleasure to work with via email. They customized the set list so that the ballroom dancers had the floor during the cocktail hour then switched it up and JHat did what it does best: cater to the set-the-roof-on-fire dance crowd. The lead singer emcee'd our event to keep the flow going and there was no downtime. Powerful singing with balanced sound from the musicians and uplighting created an exciting atmosphere. The over 70 crowd was dancing! Can't wait to have you back. Thank you.
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Kelley Sent on 09/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jimmy and the Hat Tricks was an absolute pleasure to work with. From the very first email through the final event, they were professional, fun, and willing to accommodate any musical request we had. Their sound is so amazing! All of the guests at my wedding were dancing and having a complete blast the entire time. They played a perfect blend of the music we had requested. Everyone is still raving about the band and we could not have been happier we chose Jimmy and the Hat Tricks. Working with Danielle, Jessica, and the rest of the band was great and I would highly recommend their services to any couple looking for a fabulous wedding band!
Avery
Avery Sent on 08/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jimmy and the Hat Tricks was fantastic as always! We chose this band for our wedding after seeing them at two other weddings in our family. Many of our guests said that our wedding had the most guests on the dance floor that they had ever seen! I think this can be largely attributed to the energy that Jimmy Hat brings to a room. They play such a variety of music and it all sounds spectacular! On top of everything Danielle is spectacular to work with.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Marquee Events Featuring the Gershon Fox Ballroom Marquee Events Featuring the Gershon Fox Ballroom Banquet Halls

One of our favorite bands to have on-site!! Always a great time when JHat is the wedding entertainment. They know how to get the party started!!

Enchanted Moments Photography Enchanted Moments Photography Wedding Photographers

Jimmy & the Hat Tricks recently played at a wedding we photographed. The band was polite, accommodating and flexible! Above all the music was phenomenal and the guests danced all night!

Jason Loves Maggie Jason Loves Maggie Wedding Photographers

Jimmy & the Hat Tricks are an amazing band!!! We have had the pleasure of working with them multiple times. First I will say is they really know how to judge the crowd and get them moving. From all my years of working in the industry I believe that this is a super important trait. They are on key and fun to be around too. I can't wait to work with them over and over again my ears never get tired :)

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