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JTucker & The Krewe redfines any celebration into an unforgettable experience with their masterful fusion of funk, pop, R&B, and jazz. Since 1996, this powerhouse 10-piece ensemble has been elevating weddings from memorable to magical, turning corporate galas into the social events of the season, and bringing festival-level energy to private celebrations across the region. Their secret? A rare combination of technical brilliance and pure soul that gets everyone—from the CEO to the flower girl—out on the dance floor.

With three dynamic lead vocalists backed by a full horn section and rhythm section that locks in tighter than family, JTucker & The Krewe deliver far more than just a performance—they create moments. Having shared stages with luminaries like Angela Bofill, Jonathan Butler, and Norman Brown, they bring that same professional polish whether they’re setting the romantic tone during a couple’s first dance or igniting the energy at a university homecoming celebration. Their seamless transitions from Stevie Wonder to Bruno Mars, from smooth jazz instrumentals during cocktail hour to explosive Motown medleys that pack the dance floor, showcase a versatility that event planners dream about. When clients say their guests are still talking about the band years later, they’re not exaggerating—JTucker & The Krewe don’t just play music, they craft experiences that become the heartbeat of your event.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Ceremony 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)?

7+

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

Big Band
Blues
Classical
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Strings

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of JTucker and the Krewe

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The Krewe band, specifically JTucker and his team, exceeded expectations and created an unforgettable experience at a wedding. The band was praised for keeping the dance floor active, having excellent stage presence, and interacting with guests. They were also flexible in accommodating unique requests, learning specific songs, and adjusting their set based on the crowd's vibe. Guests and the newlyweds themselves highly recommended the band for their outstanding performance and professionalism. East Coast Entertainment was also commended for their easy communication and coordination.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Krewe band, specifically JTucker and his team, exceeded expectations and created an unforgettable experience at a wedding. The band was praised for keeping the dance floor active, having excellent stage presence, and interacting with guests. They were also flexible in accommodating unique requests, learning specific songs, and adjusting their set based on the crowd's vibe. Guests and the newlyweds themselves highly recommended the band for their outstanding performance and professionalism. East Coast Entertainment was also commended for their easy communication and coordination.

Spencer
Spencer Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing sound and experience!

Selecting a band from across the country is hard. You never know how their youtube highlight reel is going to compare to real life. Let me tell you they were better than I ever could have imagined. Kept the dance floor moving all night long!
Leigha
Leigha Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The band you want for your wedding!

We had such a GREAT experience with JTucker and the Krewe. Haywood did a great job coordinating all our music for cocktail hour/special dances/dinner. Once the band started, people were on their feet the whole time. We had an absolute fabulous time. People were talking about how much they loved the band. One of the most special things is they played a special song not on their set list just for us! It was a 10/10 experience, we loved having them as our wedding band!
Sean
Sean Sent on 08/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect. Made our wedding

Look no further. The Krewe is made up of the most talented, fun, engaging band members. They quickly picked up on the energy we wanted for our wedding and kept it going all night long. They’re amazing!!
Sterling
Sterling Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic band that will keep your guests on the dance floor all night!

We had a wonderful experience with JTucker and the Krewe! They were better than we ever could have imagined. All of our guests had a blast on the dance floor (and never left), and the band played a perfect song selection and was super interactive with the crowd! The band is the number one vendor we received compliments on following the wedding - so many people have asked us about them and said they were the best wedding band they have ever seen! Haywood handled the announcements beautifully and also helped us move the ceremony PA system indoors when a surprise rain shower hit. We added cocktail hour jazz music which was fantastic and helped create such a sophisticated atmosphere! Overall, we were blown away by the performance of JTucker and the Krewe, and they helped us to have the wedding of our dreams! I would highly recommend them to anyone having a wedding or event - they will help you have the ultimate party and keep your guests on the dance floor all night!
Alex
Alex Sent on 05/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band Ever - Review from every guest

We were told almost 30+ times by friends and family this was the best wedding band they've ever experienced. From start to finish this band cares about your day, wants to give you the performance you're looking for and they are honored and excited to be there. East Coast Entertainment is super easy to find bands with and communicate with. Once booked, J Tucker and his team were incredible. They were flexible with unique stage size, learning 2 songs for us, letting us select songs we like from their list and songs we definitely did not want playing. They adjusted during their set (I think) based on what people were getting really feeling. They interacted with our guests, got off the stage and were getting low with us, even with their guitars/trumpets/etc!! From vocals to drums to horns everything was excellent. The sound system they bring is incredible as well. We had a trio play jazz music during cocktail hour then had the entire band for 2 hours after dinner. Both settings were exactly what we were looking for. Look no further for a band with top notch vocals, musicians, equipment and performers to bring your wedding vision to life
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

The Krewe was AMAZING!! They sounded fantastic and were so high energy – they were dancing with our guests while belting their faces off. They even brought their own lighting setup and smoke machine! They really kept the party going the whole night, and all of our guests kept telling us how much they loved the band. They absolutely made the reception!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 06/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We love the Krewe!

We had an AMAZING time with The Krewe, they were a huge hit with us and all of our guests. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needed a band. The price was right and they really brought the party from audience interaction to the bubble machine. We cannot say enough good things about them.
N
Nick Sent on 04/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Krewe is simply incredible

The Krewe was the best wedding band we could imagine. Our original band bailed a month before the wedding and The Krewe came in and completely crushed it at our wedding. People are still raving about them. If you like soul, funk, R&B, or just plain good music, this is the band you're looking for.
W
Wendy Sent on 10/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Brad was wonderful from start to finish which with Covid was a 2 year process. He even mailed my daughter a card on the first wedding date.!!

The Krewe and Haywood past our expectations. They were all so nice and their music was unbelievable. Everyone danced all night long. Couldn’t of gotten a better band. Everyone is still talking about them. Perfect and first class and very talented. The Sax player was so good. The girls were excellent. All of them great!! Can’t wait til my other daughter gets married one day They will be our band again for sure.
M
Mary Sent on 01/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Reception Band

The Krewe KILLED at our wedding reception! They were totally professional, talented, organized and overall amazing. Tons of people told us that they’d never had so much fun at a wedding reception before. They were also a super reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend!
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