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We are no heroes, people. We're a party band... NYC's Premier Good Time Party Rockers! Simply put, we play music that, with a little help of the good stuff, people love to dance and sing along to. If you need brain surgery, go to a brain surgeon. If you need to let loose and have a good time, come to The Barnstorm.

For more than a decade, The Barnstorm has been performing its own brand of "good time party rock music" at weddings, corporate events, outdoor festivals - you name it... From southern honky-tonks to swanky cocktail lounges - we've rocked them all. Based in New York City, The Barnstorm plays 100+ shows all over the world each year, with one mission - to BRING THE PARTY!

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
  • Cocktail hour
  • Ceremony music
  • Emcee capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

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 the 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
Motown
Oldies
Pop
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
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
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Nicole S. Married on 07/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best night ever!

We LOVED the Barnstorm! Originally witnessed them at a wedding in 2019 and booked them for our 2020 wedding. When we had to cancel and reschedule for 2023, the band was my top priority. They delivered as we expected and the photos from our wedding party say it all. They are professional, fun and bring the energy and good vibes as everyone says. I didn’t leave the dance floor all night and they let me join them on the microphone for many songs of the evening. So fun and not your traditional wedding band- book them and you won’t regret it one bit I promise!
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Kaitlin S. Married on 06/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Barnstorm for life

Ok to start, I saw Barnstorm play at a bar in Manhattan about 5 years ago and immediately told my sister - they will play at my wedding (whenever that is I hadn't even met my Husband at the time) so they literally made my dreams come true. Brooks is absolutely incredible to work with. He was super responsive and made the entire booking process seamless. Barnstorm absolutely crushed the entire night, from MC'ing to playing the best songs and keeping the crowd on the dance floor, it was an all around amazing experience. If you are thinking twice about booking Barnstorm, DO IT. Me and my husband are Barnstormies for life
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Mike L. Married on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Barnstorm Rocks

There are wedding bands… and then there’s The Barnstorm! Brooks, Cam, JR, Hunter, Seth, Matthew, and Jamie are incredible musicians who know how to bring the party!! Our guests had such an amazing time rocking out with them as did we.

We stumbled across The Barnstorm as a recommendation from our Florist and we are so glad they had our wedding date open. Brooks was incredibly responsive during our early correspondence and throughout the time leading up to our wedding. This was super reassuring for us given how stressful it is to plan a wedding. We knew the entertainment would be taken care of and was one less thing to stress about.

The Barnstorm has such an extensive set list that had something for everyone to rock out to. They were also able to learn a few songs for our dances and they absolutely crushed them.

I would recommend The Barnstorm to anyone, any day. They are the best of the best and blow any other band/wedding entertainment out of the water.
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Team

Brooks Wood
Brooks Wood
Manager / Singer + Guitarist

My name is Brooks Wood and I am the manager of The Barnstorm. One of the great things about our band is that we are NOT your typical wedding band. We've been playing together for 10+ years in NYC, and have developed an onstage chemistry that is 2nd to none. We play fun songs, but most of all, we throw a party. We take great attention to detail & treat each wedding as if it's our very own. Even though we live in NYC, we're all from the south, so we try and make sure our clients always feel the southern hospitality. We play Live Showcases monthly in NYC, so check our calendar & come see us live!

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James "JR" Gudger
Emcee / Singer + Guitarist

The official unofficial front man of The Barnstorm, JR also serves as the Emcee for our weddings. From the moment we arrive for your wedding, JR is working hand-in-hand with the day-of coordinator and/or venue manager to ensure the day flows perfectly.

Cameron Mitchell
Cameron Mitchell
Music Director / Singer + Lead Guitarist

Serving as The Barnstorm's de facto Music Director, Cameron helps craft the perfect musical flow for the evening. Cameron has also been known to melt faces with his soaring guitar solos.

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