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  • 2024
  • 2022

The Big Badd

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

The Big Badd is a professional wedding band operating out of Columbus, Ohio. Since 2016, this talented ensemble of experienced musicians has made it their mission to keep reception dance floors full all night long. Playing an energetic mix of old-school classics and modern hits, they combine the genres of pop, funk, and jazz to create an unforgettable entertainment experience.

Services Offered

The Big Badd is available for celebrations throughout Columbus and the surrounding areas. Ian Harrah, the group’s owner, trumpet player, and keyboardist, will be your point of contact throughout the booking process. Ian knows that every wedding is different and will ensure that the band’s performance is tailored to your specific desires. From learning new songs to offering full MC services, he will handle every detail so you can enjoy your special day to the absolute fullest.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 8 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

Visit website

FAQ

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

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

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

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?

Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock

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
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of The Big Badd

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The Big Badd is an energetic, professional wedding band that kept the dance floor full and earned many guest compliments. They handled ceremony, cocktail hour, emcee duties, learned special requests, and coordinated smoothly with venues and planners. Reviewers praised their musicianship, responsiveness, value, and highly recommend them.

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The Big Badd is an energetic, professional wedding band that kept the dance floor full and earned many guest compliments. They handled ceremony, cocktail hour, emcee duties, learned special requests, and coordinated smoothly with venues and planners. Reviewers praised their musicianship, responsiveness, value, and highly recommend them.

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Amanda Sent on 01/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing band

Eric was very professional and insightful in setting up the event. The band was amazing, fantastic musicians that kept the energy up all night. We had so many complements from guests about the band. They really made it a special and memorable event. Eric’s wife played the piano for the ceremony which was beautiful. If you want to add style and class to your wedding, this is it!
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Danielle Sent on 01/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book them asap!

I would highly recommend booking The Big Badd for your next event. They performed at our wedding reception and were fantastic; they kept the dance floor filled all night and sounded incredible. We received multiple compliments from our guests about them. 
Allie
Allie Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!! Highly Recommend

We cannot say enough great things about The Big Badd! They were absolutely amazing at our wedding from start to finish. The vocals were incredible, the energy was through the roof, and they had everyone on the dance floor all night long.

We received so many compliments from our guests about how great the band was, and they truly helped make our wedding day unforgettable. They also helped coordinate with our venue to do our happy hour and ceremony music as well as all our emcee needs for our speeches/event transitions - so professional and truly on top of everything.

If you’re looking for a band that brings talent, fun, and nonstop energy, The Big Badd is it. Highly, highly recommend!
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Caleb Sent on 12/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Big Badd were Big Goodddd!!!!

We could not have been happier with The Big Badd. From our initial meeting with them, to coordinating the events of the day, and their performance at our reception. Everything was exactly what we wanted. They even learned a new song that we requested, and absolutely knocked it out of the park. Everyone at our wedding was asking us where we found this amazing band. They gave us the party we were hoping for, and more. We cannot recommend them enough!

-Caleb and Agnes
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

"Best Wedding We've Been To"

Book now! We had a fabulous experience with this band and Eric! The prep was through and at our wedding, he MC'ed the event perfectly. The band kept the energy up and read the room perfectly! They were interactive, fun, and made our wedding the "best wedding we've been to" by MOST of our guests! All our special requests and events we had throughout the night were on time and honored! Awesome set up and coordination with our wedding planner and venue, too!
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Bailey Sent on 08/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedddinggg

Our experience with The Big Badd was nothing short of amazing. From start to finish, they made our wedding day truly unforgettable. The team at The Big Badd was incredibly attentive and accommodating, ensuring every detail was taken care of.

One of the standout aspects of our experience was their impeccable attention to detail. They went above and beyond to create a stunning atmosphere for our special day. Additionally, their flexibility and willingness to work within our budget made the planning process much smoother.

While there were a few minor issues along the way, such as a slight delay in responding to some of our inquiries, they were quickly resolved and did not detract from the overall experience.

The staff at The Big Badd were friendly and professional, making us feel welcomed and valued throughout the entire process. Their dedication to making sure everything ran smoothly on the big day truly stood out to us.

In conclusion, we highly recommend The Big Badd to any couples looking for a top-notch wedding vendor. Their commitment to excellence and their ability to bring our vision to life made our wedding day truly magical. Thank you to The Big Badd team for all that you do!
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Greg Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Can't Recommend Enough

We were recommended The Big Badd through a friend who also hired them for their own wedding. The entire process from start to finish was the most seamless part of our wedding, which is really saying something about their service and attention to detail. Their price was one of the most competitive in town and their quality was unmatched. Every time we talk to our friends about our wedding, the first thing they mention was how amazing the band was. Can't recommend The Big Badd enough!
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Jimmy Sent on 11/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A rock solid band

Not only did The Big Badd put on a great performance for our wedding, they coordinated it all in a month between contacting them for the first time and the wedding date (the short notice was totally on us). They had a great set list and let us filter and choose what we wanted. They even learned a song not on their list so that one of us could sing it with them. Ian (the band's lead) was responsive and helpful throughout the process and gave us an accurate assessment of what to expect day-of. We were impressed with the quality, professionalism, and interaction from the band. Would hire them again.
Quentin
Quentin Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Big Bestt

Unlike the bands name may suggest, this group of musicians is truly phenomenal. From taking requests to their energy on stage, they are the perfect blend of fun and professional. We hired them to perform at The Ohio State University Marching Band's annual ball, and from one group of musicians to another, they rocked the house. We highly recommend The Big Badd and believe that anyone who does so will write the same glowing recommendation we did. O-H!
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Maggie Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So pleased with the Big Badd Band!

We were SO pleased with the Big Badd! We hired them for our wedding this past July and they absolutely brought the energy. Our guests are still talking about how amazing our band was ! Everything was perfect and we have nothing but the nicest things to say about them.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Team

Ian Harrah
Ian Harrah
Owner

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This vendor will travel up to within 300 miles

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