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The Joel Young Band

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

About this vendor

Are you ready to rock your wedding reception like never before? Look no further than The Joel Young Band, the high-energy and incredibly entertaining wedding band based out of New York, New York and New Jersey. With over 750 weddings under their belt, this group of experienced and talented entertainers knows how to bring the party to the biggest night of your life.

As any wedding guest will tell you, it’s no wonder they earn countless positive reviews! The Joel Young Band is known for their passion and commitment to making every wedding unforgettable…and they do it night after night at weddings and events throughout the Northeast, including New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and beyond.

The Joel Young Band is here to cater to all generations and tastes, with a repertoire that includes current top 40 hits; classics from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s; rock; hip-hop; R&B; Motown; standards; and more. They'll work seamlessly with your Maître D' and venue to make sure everything runs smoothly, and their focus is making sure your wedding is the best anyone has ever experienced.

And the best part? Everything is included in their packages! You'll get unlimited specialty songs and dances (including your first dance, wedding party entrances, cake cutting, and parental dances), music tailored to your wedding, sound system and lighting, sound for your ceremony and cocktail hour, a professional MC, wireless mics for speeches, and even insurance. No hidden costs here.

So get ready to dance the night away and make memories that will last a lifetime with The Joel Young Band. They're not just any wedding band -- they're the ultimate party starters!

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What You'll Love About The Joel Young Band

Couples couldn't have been happier with their decision to book this wedding band. Their high energy and talent kept everyone entertained and dancing all night. Find out what else there is to love about this group of musicians by reading through their reviews.

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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
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
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
Funk
Hip Hop
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of The Joel Young Band

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The Joel Young Band consistently receives high praise from multiple reviewers who hired them for weddings. Reviewers highlight their diverse setlist, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night long. The band's communication, volume control, and engagement with the crowd were also praised, with guests mentioning how much fun they had and how the band made the night unforgettable. Clients highly recommend booking the Joel Young Band as an essential vendor for a memorable and lively wedding experience.

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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 Joel Young Band consistently receives high praise from multiple reviewers who hired them for weddings. Reviewers highlight their diverse setlist, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night long. The band's communication, volume control, and engagement with the crowd were also praised, with guests mentioning how much fun they had and how the band made the night unforgettable. Clients highly recommend booking the Joel Young Band as an essential vendor for a memorable and lively wedding experience.

Emilia
Emilia Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

an absolute must!

We had the Joel Young Band at our 10/14/23 wedding, and they were an absolute HIT! We got compliments on them all night long. I'd booked them after my sister did for her 2022 wedding, where they were also a huge success. Super easy to communicate with during the planning process, and they absolutely brought the fun day-of. They even learned a song in Italian for us because we had family flying in from Italy! Our dance floor was packed truly all night long, every song, every genre, every decade of music, didn't matter! People, myself included, really enjoyed when members of the band came out to the floor, especially during the Piano Man sing-a-long! Absolutely a 10/10 must-book vendor - you won't be disappointed!
P
Patrick Sent on 07/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

If you're looking for a "LIT" time... Look no further...The Joel Young Band is the band for you!

If you want an awesome celebratory experience then The Joel Young Band is the band for you. They were absolutely amazing! Having had the opportunity to hear them twice before, I didn't hesitate to hire them for my wedding. They were amazing with weaving various decades of music for everyone in attendance. Everyone felt included and the dance floor was always packed. They were extremely professional, and open to listening to any suggestions we had. Throughout the night, they constantly checked in to make sure everything was to our liking. On a night that you're worried about what could go wrong, you never had to worry about these guys. They performed like a well oiled machine and blew the roof off the building. I hope I get to hear these guys again soon.
Katya
Katya Sent on 02/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best band!

This band was a pleasure to work with, played great songs, had a diverse set list, and kept people dancing all night long! People still tell me how good they were!
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 09/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing band!

We had the Joel Young band at our wedding! The 7 piece band could play an abundance of different songs, really engaged the crowd and made it the best night ever!
M
Megan Sent on 08/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Value for money- One of our best decisions

Booking Joel Young Band was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning. The band was amazing. They kept everyone on the dance floor. Our 101 year old grandmother was out dancing, even at the end of night. Many weddings we have attended, we saw people leave early but by letting the band pick songs and do what they are pros at, most of our guests stayed until the very end. The most common feedback from guests was about how much fun they had and how amazing they found the band.

Noise level was perfect. Some bands can be too loud in indoor spaces but not Joel Young Band; the volume control was perfect; their music choices were catered to our crowd.

The band communicated with us by email and phone and was easy to reach. They handled everything with the venue and needed very little from us.

Here's the takeaway, if your guest experience is a high priority then you can trust this band to set a good vibe. We believed that the value added from booking with Joel Young Band was well worth prioritizing them in our budget.

I cannot recommend them highly enough.
D
Dennis Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Joel Young Band - Great!!!, Before and After!!!!

The Joel Young Band played my son's wedding two years ago and they were simply amazing !!!! Can't wait to have them back at my daughter's wedding on September 8th, in Long Island. Joel, George, and Steve have been extra-accomadating, and super helpful in planning the entertainment for my daughter's big day. Thanks for everything. You guy's are truly the ultimate wedding band !!!!
Mary
Mary Sent on 12/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Night Ever With The Best Band Ever!

The Joel Young Band (JYB) was by far one of the best vendors we worked with for our wedding! My husband had seen them perform at his sister’s wedding about 6 years ago and he knew he wanted them to be part of our day! We reached out to Joel about 11 months before our wedding on 11.25.22 and we were thrilled when we learned they were available! Three weeks before our wedding, my husband and I had a phone call with Joel to go over our timeline for the reception, and talk about song selections for our first dance and parent dances, as well as entrance songs and a song for cake cutting! When we shared our choice for our first dance and asked Joel if they knew it, he replied “No but we will learn it!”. Fast forward to our reception, and JYB absolutely knocked their rendition of our first dance out of the park. It was truly such a beautiful moment and it was made by their amazing talent both instrumentally and vocally! The whole night was incredible. They truly kept the party going all night long, playing everything from current hits to classics that had everyone moving and out of their seats! Their talent is evident in every song they play! All night, our guests were coming up to us saying “amazing band” “they are so great” “where did you find them?”, clearly we had made a great choice! Throughout the planning process and the night of Joel was communicative, fun, professional, and easy to work with! I truly cannot begin to thank JYB for making our reception so incredibly fun and special. We have memories that will last us a lifetime and we are so grateful to them for being part of our big day! We want to do it all over again just to have that epic party! Lots of love, Mary & Jonathan G.
Briana
Briana Sent on 12/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Joel Young Band is the best!!!!

The Joel Young Band was incredible. They kept the party going the entire night and didn’t even really take breaks. They were great at keeping the crowd engaged and played great music that really kept the party alive! Our dance floor was jam packed the entire night and everybody had an amazing time. We are still getting compliments from friends and family on how great the band was. Joel was basically the MC the entire night and did everything right – he really helped keep the night flowing smoothly! Leading up to the wedding he was also very responsive and made the planning process seamless! Definitely look into them if you are looking for a fun band!
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Taylor Sent on 11/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Joel Young Band 10/10 !

We hired the Joel Young Band for our October 2022 wedding and they were absolutely amazing. They were on time, very professional, and played all the hits. They had all of our wedding guests dancing the night away. They played a variety of different music and sounded great during every song. We got nothing but great comments and compliments about the band from our guests. I would highly recommended them.
Carolyn
Carolyn Sent on 10/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A dream band for a dream wedding!

The Joel Young Band was one of the best wedding bands we’ve ever seen. Not only were they an excellent band and musically talented, they knew how to party! The band was full of energy and knew how to read the room. They stuck to our schedule and we’re great MCs for the events, and they added all kinds of touches to make the night special. They got the crowd going, and played to different age groups across the course of the night. They had a great rendition of our first dance song, and played all the songs on our list. They loved the crowd and the crowd loved them back!! We had an amazing time, and we’d hire them again in a heartbeat. We’ll be recommending them for everyone of our friends’ weddings!
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