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The Barnstorm is an NYC-based party rock wedding band, best known for their electric and engaging dance party receptions. It's been said they're "not a real wedding band," but rather "an incredibly fun and engaging band that just happens to absolutely rock weddings!" Whether it's today's hits, top 40, hip hop, classic rock, Motown, and all things in between, The Barnstorm can do it all - putting their own spin on everything they do.

Along with providing professional emcee services, The Barnstorm is also ready, willing, & able to handle your ceremony music as well as cocktail hour music, upon request. Aside from their on-stage chemistry and ability to get any crowd on the dance floor, one thing that sets The Barnstorm apart is their immersive light show production - you would honestly think you're at a legit live concert at Madison Square Garden.

If you want the most epic dance party wedding reception... If you want to have your family and guests on the dance floor all night long... If you want a band that's always going to go that extra mile for you... The Barnstorm is your band.


Services Offered
Although based primarily in the New York City area, The Barnstorm is willing to travel from coast-to-coast to make your wedding day the most magical day of your life. Services include:

  • PA/Backline/Lighting
  • Cocktail hour music
  • Ceremony music
  • Emcee capabilities
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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
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?

Acoustic
Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

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?

Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The Barnstorm

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The Barnstorm is praised for delivering an electric, concert-like wedding experience that keeps the dance floor packed from ceremony through the final song. Reviewers applaud their versatility (acoustic, jazz, full band), professionalism, and willingness to learn special requests. Their production, lighting, emceeing, and responsiveness leave guests raving and couples highly recommending them.

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The Barnstorm is praised for delivering an electric, concert-like wedding experience that keeps the dance floor packed from ceremony through the final song. Reviewers applaud their versatility (acoustic, jazz, full band), professionalism, and willingness to learn special requests. Their production, lighting, emceeing, and responsiveness leave guests raving and couples highly recommending them.

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Nelson Sent on 10/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

The Barnstorm was without question the best decision we made for our wedding. At first, we had skepticism reading similar reviews because a band is just a band, right? Wrong. They are truly performers in every respect. Having the Barnstorm at our wedding was like having our wedding at a literal concert, but where only our favorite music was played and the entire crowd was our closest friends and family. They kept the energy and crowd jumping until the final moments of our reception, which is exactly what we had hoped and asked for. Their ability to balance new songs with older hits kept guests of all ages rushing to the dance floor all evening. Even two months later, we still have guests telling us how our band was the best they’d ever seen and asking where they can see the Barnstorm perform live.

And that’s just our experience on the wedding day. Well before the wedding, the band took considerable time to meet with us and understand our vision for the big day. They learned multiple new songs for us, even one that was off the beaten path, and got genuinely excited about our niche requests (like playing Christmas music in August). They were true “yes” (and hype) men for us throughout the entire process, which brought us great comfort during the stressful planning stages.

All to say, if you are thinking about choosing the Barnstorm for your wedding, we could not recommend anymore strongly that you do. You’ll have zero regrets.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 09/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever

The Barnstorm was without a doubt the most incredible part of our wedding! When we started the wedding process, we knew one thing for sure…we wanted an electric party. The Barnstorm delivered and some! From the moment we met The Barnstorm they treated us like family. We went to many showcases and each show became better and better. Seeing past brides and grooms in attendance at each showcase just proved how amazing The Barnstorm is. There are groupies upon groupies which we are proudly a part of now!

Brooks and the team were amazing to work with us from the start. They understood our vision and brought it to life better than we could ever dream of! Our wedding started with the best ceremony, with the music paving the way for an evening of fun to come. Our cocktail hour was lively with great covers which transitioned into the most epic party of our lives!

From the moment our reception started the vibes were high! The Barnstorm knows how to read the room, understand the vibe and bring the party. Our wedding had 180+ guests and every single person told us that they have never seen a band like this. One of our friends said “I was at a full on concert, where Melissa and Dylan happened to get married!” The compliments from our guests were they have never been to a wedding where they have not sat down once. The Barnstorm understood our vision and delivered!

Not only was September 5th the best night of our lives, we feel that we gained an incredible group of friends with The Barnstorm! They are the most professional, nice, fun, and kind humans around. We look forward to many more celebrations to come with The Barnstorm! We could not recommend them enough.

If you are searching for the most epic party of your life…look no further and hire The Barnstorm!
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Max Sent on 09/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Barnstorm Brings the Party

My wife and I first saw The Barnstorm at one of their showcases, and we walked out saying, "If we can get this band for our wedding, we're doing it." They completely lived up to every expectation.
We hired them for everything: an acoustic duo for the ceremony, a jazz trio during cocktail hour, and the full band for the reception. Every group was outstanding. They are world class musicians with an incredible amount of range. They learned a niche Taylor Swift song for our ceremony, played a Steely Dan request for my dad, did a TI/Cranberries mash-up upon request… and everything in between. Throughout the night it felt like they were playing our wedding, not just another wedding.
The biggest thing that sets them apart is how well they read a room. Our wedding happened to be on the same night the Knicks clinched the NBA Championship, and we honestly wondered if we'd lose people to the TVs or their phones. Instead, our 150-person dance floor stayed packed all night. That's about as strong an endorsement as I can give.
The Barnstorm also brings so much more than just great music. Their lighting completely transformed the room, and having their own photographer capturing the dance floor gave us some of our favorite photos from the reception. It's clear they've thought through every part of what makes a wedding feel fun.
Planning was very easy. Cam and Brooks were fantastic to work with from start to finish, JR was an excellent emcee who kept everything moving without ever making himself the center of attention, and Steven absolutely stole the show on the sax. Honestly, every member of the band was fantastic.
They're not cheap, but after seeing everything they bring, I'd say they were worth every dollar. Between the ceremony music, cocktail hour, reception, lighting, photography, and the energy they brought from the first song to the last, they delivered on every promise.
The best compliment we can give is that people kept coming up to us all night to ask about the band. They weren't just saying, "Great band" to be polite. They were genuinely blown away, and weeks later people are still talking about them.
If you're looking for a band that can play just about anything, keep the dance floor full, and make your wedding feel like your wedding, hire The Barnstorm. We'd make the same decision again in a heartbeat.
Christopher
Christopher Sent on 09/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Worth Flying Across the Country For

We wanted the final night of our wedding to be epic. But after 3.5 days of events, we knew our guests would be running low on energy. That's why we flew Barnstorm out from the east coast to Big Sky: they were the only band we trusted to deliver.

They exceeded what we expected. Every guest brought them up unprompted for weeks afterward. A number of our guests ended up on the same flight back to Newark the next morning as the band, and they were treated like celebrities the entire way home. That's the impression they left. Book them.
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Devin Sent on 09/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Barnstorm @ The McKenna Wedding

The Barnstorm was the highlight of our wedding and the easiest decision we made! They created a romantic ceremony performance, a lively cocktail hour, and an absolutely electric reception. Our guests were literally calling it a concert!

Beyond their incredible talent, their production and professionalism are unmatched. Working with Brooks leading up to the wedding was seamless—he was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. They brought the energy and are far from your typical wedding band. We couldn’t recommend them enough!
Leah
Leah Sent on 09/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

We could not recommend Barnstorm enough - they were without a doubt one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! Brooks & the team were fantastic to work with before the wedding day and truly listened to the vision we had. Most importantly, they brought the party!! They were an absolutely electric performance and did not feel like a traditional wedding band at all (in the best way possible!). We loved how engaging they were with us and the whole crowd, and they played strictly bangers that had the entire wedding on the dance floor the whole night! We also loved having them with us from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception - they learned all of our ceremony walkout and special dance songs and performed them incredibly. Barnstorm made the night feel so personal - they played a special song we referenced in our vows and even learned a lengthy song my family plays as a singalong at every wedding - getting to sing it with the band and family together is a memory I will cherish forever. Our guests are still raving about Barnstorm months after our wedding - it's the first thing they mention when we recap the weekend! It's impossible to put into words the energy and fun they brought to the whole day, you'll just have to hire them to see for yourself! Thank you to the whole Barnstorm team for making our wedding day absolutely unforgettable.
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Teresa Sent on 08/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Christine & Chris Wedding 8-21-26 Crossed Keys Estate NJ

The Barnstorm was awesome! Everyone was up dancing the whole night. They really know how to get the crowd going.
Our guests are still talking about how great they were.
The band members and set up crew were very nice and professional!
We highly recommend The Barnstorm for your wedding or event!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 06/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Barnstorm: 11/10

If I could give one piece of advice to any couple planning their wedding, it would be this: if you're having a band, make sure it's The Barnstorm.

They don't just provide music—they turn the entire night into a party. The band is incredibly talented, fun, communicative, and truly unique. Their repertoire spans a wide range of genres and styles, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Our guests, from the youngest to the oldest, were absolutely blown away, and the dance floor stayed packed all night long. Brooks and the entire team were a pleasure to work with throughout the process. They learned several songs at our request, JR did an outstanding job emceeing the evening, and their photographer captured moments we'll cherish forever.

We genuinely feel that The Barnstorm made our wedding an 11/10 experience for us and our guests. We couldn't recommend them more highly.
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 06/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

Barnstorm is INCREDIBLE. It’s been two months since our wedding and we are still hearing about how amazing they were from our friends and family! They brought the vibes and the energy! They made sure the dance floor was packed and everyone was dancing all night long! They were also so easy and fun to work with leading up to the wedding. We’d love to have Barnstorm at every event! Thank you Barnstorm and see you again soon!!
Carolyn
Carolyn Sent on 06/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our guests cannot stop talking about the band!!!!!!

If I could give The Barnstorm Band more than five stars, I would!

They performed at our wedding on June 14 at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY, and they absolutely exceeded every expectation. From the elegant and heartfelt ceremony music to the last song of the night, they were phenomenal.

The dance floor was packed from the moment they started playing until the very end of the reception. They have an incredible ability to read the crowd, keep the energy high, and seamlessly transition between songs to keep everyone engaged and having the time of their lives. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the band was and how much fun they had dancing all night.

What truly set The Barnstorm Band apart was their willingness to make our wedding feel uniquely ours. We are huge fans of Phish and Goose, and they actually learned songs specifically for our wedding. Not only did they learn them, but they absolutely nailed them! It was such a special and personal touch that meant the world to us and made the celebration even more memorable.

Beyond their musical talent, they were professional, responsive, easy to work with, and clearly passionate about what they do. They brought sophistication when the moment called for it and then turned the reception into an unforgettable party.

If you want a band that will wow your guests, keep the dance floor packed, and create memories that last a lifetime, book The Barnstorm Band immediately. They were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we couldn't recommend them more highly.
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