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JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band

4.9 out of 5 rating 151 reviews
New York, NY
JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band
JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band
Serenade
Serenade
Having fun
Having fun
Reception area
Reception area
Vocalist
Vocalist
Wedding party
Wedding party
Singer
Singer
Musicians
Musicians
Guitarist
Guitarist
Live music
Live music
Guest with the band
Guest with the band
Bride's portrait
Bride's portrait
Happy members
Happy members
Singer
Singer
Sing and guitar
Sing and guitar
Wedding singers
Wedding singers
Serenade
Serenade
JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band
JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band
JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band
JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band
JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band
JK Entertainment Featuring The JK Band

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Dance floor
1/20
Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
4.9
Excellent

"Had seen JK Band at two weddings already so we knew going into it that they would be absolutely..."

— David

"JK Band was absolutely phenomenal at our wedding! The band came recommended by our venue and..."

— Carrie
David
CaitelinJim
Isabella
Kelli
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

JK Entertainment Featuring the JK Band is a joyful wedding and party band based in Jericho, New York. They pride themselves on their amazing lead and harmony vocals, exuberant personality, irresistible rhythm, and flawless horn section. They’re skilled in a variety of musical genres and perform all over the tri-state area. JK Entertainment Featuring the JK Band is an experienced band with a contagious spirit.

Experience

Joel Krantz is the president of JK Entertainment Inc. and has been in the wedding industry for over 20 years. They've played at over 2,700 weddings and have won numerous awards throughout the years. They believe that their joyful spirit is what makes them stand out from the other dance bands in the area. Your guests will catch on to their energy and want to stay on the dance floor all night long.

Services Offered

This full-service band will perform for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They'll even provide music during breaks. They're also willing to travel all over New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Additional services include:

  • Learning new songs
  • DJ
  • MC
  • Sound/PA system
  • Travel costs
  • Instrumentals
  • Vocals
  • Microphones
  • Liability insurance

What You'll Love About JK Entertainment Featuring the JK Band

These fabulous entertainers have been WeddingWire Couple's Choice Award winners for years, known for their energy and incredible sound quality. Couples also note their ability to get all guests up and dancing. Check out the videos in the Wedding Wire gallery to hear a sample of their musical talent.

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FAQ

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

Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

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

Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

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

Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

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JK Band delivered an energetic, professional performance that kept the dance floor full all night. They communicated well, customized song choices, learned requests, and provided engaging MCing and lively horn-driven arrangements. Minor sound/timing hiccups were mentioned, but overall they’re highly recommended.

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JK Band delivered an energetic, professional performance that kept the dance floor full all night. They communicated well, customized song choices, learned requests, and provided engaging MCing and lively horn-driven arrangements. Minor sound/timing hiccups were mentioned, but overall they’re highly recommended.

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David Sent on 12/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best!

Had seen JK Band at two weddings already so we knew going into it that they would be absolutely incredible and they did not disappoint. We also found that Joel was the utmost professional throughout the process and incredibly helpful.
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Carrie Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend the JK Band!

JK Band was absolutely phenomenal at our wedding! The band came recommended by our venue and definitely lived up to expectations. One of the most unique and valuable parts of working with them is getting to work directly with the bandleader, Joel, who is both a true professional and an artist. No middlemen, no surprises, just complete confidence in exactly what you’re getting on the big day. Their energy was incredible, especially during the opening dance set, which set a fantastic tone for the entire evening. They kept the night running smoothly, followed the schedule flawlessly, and MC’d with ease and charm.

The band played a wide range of music across genders, genres, styles, and decades, ensuring every guest, no matter their age, was out on the dance floor. They kept the energy high from start to finish. And their horah was absolutely outstanding, full of life, joy, and celebration.

We couldn’t have asked for a better band. Highly, highly recommend JK Band!
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Alex Sent on 08/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever (2 times over!)

We originally met Joe at my sister in law’s wedding. Everyone from 10-80 years old was dancing the night away - it was such a jam. We hired them for our wedding and couldn’t have been happier. It was hard to get people to sit down for dinner (which Joel warned us would happen). Since our wedding, we’ve been fielding requests from friends and family to hire them. They were beyond professional, super open to all of our ideas, and had the best music. And they had the best price by far for a 10 piece band. Would 10000% hire them again.
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Caitelinjim Sent on 05/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great band and experience!

We saw the JK Band at another wedding and knew that we wanted to have them play at ours as well, and they were great to work with! Joel was very helpful in helping us figure out not just which songs should be played at specific points of the wedding, but how they should be played as well. For example, he came up with the idea of having our first dance song segue into the Hora, which was a huge hit for our guests whether they were previously familiar with it or not. He and his band also learned a few songs we requested and they did a fantastic job with them. We had a nine piece band with Joel on guitar and vocals, as well as two female vocalists, one additional male vocalist, a bass player, drummer, saxophone, keyboard (who also played our ceremony and did a great job), and trumpet, and they were all fantastic musicians. We had so much fun dancing with them and throughout the course of the night we had several guests come up to us and say how great they were, and they played a huge role in making the whole day special for us. We would definitely recommend the JK Band for anyone planning a wedding!
Isabella
Isabella Sent on 08/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

WOuld definitely recommend!!

Joel and the JK Band brought so much energy to the dancefloor. It was packed the whole night. Many people afterward said they hadn't heard that good a wedding band in a long time. And Joel was so easy to communicate with before the wedding. Would definitely recommend!!!
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Jennifer Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The jk band rocked our world!

We had our wedding at The Lake House in Wolcott CT. The JK Band was recommended by The Lake House and their performance was beyond anything we expected. Our guests had never seen or heard anything like this band at wedding. People were dancing from song one until the end of the night. Yes, the band was talented but it's more than that. They have personality and joy. They made our wedding a true celebration. The singers came out on the dance floor and got down with the guests. The band leader Joel is a charismatic guy and we liked and trusted him immediately. He and The JK Band did not let us down! By the way, The Lake House was a fantastic place for a wedding. Private lake, amazing food and service! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Kelli
Kelli Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing band!

I can not write enough about this band from the beginning experience of booking to the event itself. Professional, respectful, kind, talented, and fun! The dance floor was packed! Magical night for all and the band had a large part in that! Would highly recommend !
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Sasha Sent on 09/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

We got married recently at The Current (a part of Chelsea Piers) and had the JK band as a part of our big day! They completely rocked it and we had every guest on the dance floor thanks to them! The JK band was extremely lively, engaging and worked with us to customize our whole experience (from song requests, giving us suggestions of music we could use for various parts of our wedding) and made sure that they played music for all ages and got everyone moving and out on the dance floor! Couldn't recommend more! They are extremely talented musicians!
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Jojo Sent on 06/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Book this band! It will be the best decision for your wedding!

A friend recommended this band as they had performed at her wedding about 10 years ago. I was not there but trusted her opinion. I video chatted with two bands, never saw them perform in person, and watched one or two of JK's videos. I could feel the energy just by watching the video. And they did not disappoint in person! We had a Zoom call with Joel the week before the wedding. He learned our wedding song and about 5 other songs! He is professional and charismatic. The band is full of energy and personality! As we walked around the tables to say hello to our guests, EVERY SINGLE PERSON (this is not an exaggeration)
complimented us on the band. And still are. "Where did you find them? " , "They are unbelievable!" , "Incredible band!" I could go on and on. Our wedding was at the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht club and the room was large so we knew we wanted a band. We went with the 9 piece band, adding sax and trumpet and it was worth every penny!! The horns played a solo bit during dinner and it was amazing. The band members are all gems! Joel is such an easy going guy and it made the wedding hassle free. People have been texting and calling me days after the wedding saying how unbelievable the entire event was - the band and the venue.
They always say the music and the food make the wedding and Joel and his band and Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht hit it out of the park!! Book JK Band!!
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Ryan Sent on 06/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great performance and support!

My wife and I were lucky enough to get a preview of The JK Band at her brother’s wedding a bit over a year prior. November 21’ at City Winery in Manhattan. They made the evening special and there were nothing but positive comments among the guests.

When it came time to plan our wedding we knew we were looking for a similar experience. Knowing what they brought to the table the value is astounding! They handled the music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and the extended time covering with a bit extra performance and DJ-ing the final hour. They assisted coordinating everything, with a few band members covering the smaller parts before the full eleven piece set for the reception. Joel was very helpful selecting music, and working with the venue to move the party along and keep the energy up!

Some of my guests and I were coworkers in the stage production space, as well as a cousin who DJ’d weddings for sometime - they and (all the guests) were blown away by the fun and professional handling of the event.

I would recommend the band to anyone!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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