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About

Shirts & Skins is a live wedding band based in Burnsville, Minnesota. Led by James Gross, this modular ensemble can adapt its size and services to fit your unique requirements. Whether you want a melodic trio or a full seven-piece band, these performers can adapt to your needs. By playing a huge variety of songs, including pop, rock, Motown, and funk, they will ensure your guests keep dancing all night long.

Services Offered

Shirts & Skins offers several customizable packages covering everything from DJs and live musicians to MC hosts and uplighting. While the band has a versatile repertoire, they can learn new songs, especially for you. They can also enhance their performance with a fog machine, colorful lighting, and quality sound equipment. Their classic package includes up to 300 songs and five musicians, while the ultimate VIP option covers nine live performers and a DJ.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Cocktail Hour 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?

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
7+

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

Big Band
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Shirts & Skins is a high-energy, versatile wedding band that keeps dance floors packed and appeals to all ages. Reviewers praised their professionalism, easy communication, vendor coordination, and personable stage presence. Many recommend adding the horn section and said the band made planning and entertainment seamless.

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Shirts & Skins is a high-energy, versatile wedding band that keeps dance floors packed and appeals to all ages. Reviewers praised their professionalism, easy communication, vendor coordination, and personable stage presence. Many recommend adding the horn section and said the band made planning and entertainment seamless.

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Vanessa Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Shirts & Skins will get your wedding guests out on the dance floor!!

Shirts & Skins gets the crowd going. Young and old, the guests all enjoyed dancing and singing along! Very professional and personable!!
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Regina Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Get the horn section!

AMAZING band. Get the horn section, totally worth it. They were super flexible on our wedding day and through the chaos of planning, they were easy to work with. Not one bad thing to say.
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Stacy Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band in the Twin Cities!

Shirts & Skins came highly recommended by friends and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! Our guests loved the amazing vocals and rocking band that kept everyone on the dancefloor all night long! They kept everyone entertained and engaged with the crowd. Do yourself a favor and hire Shirts & Skins.....you will not regret it!
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Aaron Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Band!

We were unsure if we wanted to go with a live band for our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier that we went with Shirts & Skins! They were super easy to work with and kept the dance floor packed all night! I would highly recommend them for anyone's wedding!
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Liz C. Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Energetic and Amazing

If you're looking to take your wedding reception to a new level, Shirts & Skins is an absolute game-changer. Their energy is so infectious, and they easily blended our older family members' requests into things we wanted to hear. They played a ton of the stuff we wanted to hear! They had everyone on their feet, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Our guests are still raving about them!
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Ellie Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Decision We Made!

Our dance floor was packed the entire night (until midnight!!) thanks to the wonderful talent of Shirts & Skins! We received so many compliments for having them be apart of our special day. We couldn’t recommend them enough!!
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James Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Versatile & Fun!

From pop to rock-funk to country, Shirts and Skins versatility is really pretty amazing. They were able to keep the dance floor alive all night long. It was clear the instrumentalists were crazy talented- making them a must-have for any couple with diverse musical tastes. Their ability to cater to a wide audience ensured that every guest, regardless of age or preference, felt included in our celebration. Thanks Shirts and Skins!
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Tk Green Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Charismatic Performers

Not only are they musically talented, Shirts & Skins exudes enthusiasm and charisma. The lead singer's stage presence and friendliness off stage was so perfect for our group of friends! She even put our names in the songs!! Our wedding felt like a private concert, and the band's ability to connect with the crowd made it an interactive and unforgettable evening.
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Molly Sent on 12/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing amazing amazing

We absolutely LOVED Shirts & Skins band. They made the experience so personal via meetings / calls before the wedding day and kept the party going all night with an incredible band and DJ duo. Highly recommend!!!!
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Olivia Sent on 12/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The party went all night long!

Shirts and Skins were well loved among our wedding guests. Everyone had so much fun! Thank you!
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