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    Kimberley Sent on 12/28/2024
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    Best group ever!!

    John and his band are amazing!! I have used them for private home parties, other parties at venues and also for family weddings. His pricing is very reasonable in comparison to other groups. I HIGHLY recommend him!!
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    Linda Sent on 10/05/2023
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    Absolutely amazing!

    If you are looking for a live wedding band for your big day, Backbeat is absolutely the way to go! From the minute they were hired, we were treated as though they had no other clients.....which we knew was not true! They were always available to answer questions, provide input, and work with us to make our musical dreams a reality. Planning a wedding is stressful, but they made planning the music a breeze! From providing background music during dinner service, to playing our song for our first dance, their professionalism and musical talent was clearly evident. Throughout the evening, they provided a fun and inclusive atmosphere that kept our guests on the dance floor having a great time. I can confidently say our wedding would not have been as much fun without them. We were so impressed with them that we have hired them to play at other events as well. I have no hesitations in recommending them, I know you will not be disappointed.
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    Janie Sent on 10/03/2023
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    I have heard this band play every chance I get they are amazing!

    Every chance I get to hear this band I try to go! They are so talented and each musician seems to inspire each other to be the best! They are fun too great interaction with the audience. I highly recommend this band for any venue they are phenomenal!
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    Liz D. Sent on 10/02/2023
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    Great band!!

    John Reese and The Backbeat performed at my wedding and it was AMAZING. They were professional, entertaining, and great to work with.
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    Karen Sent on 10/02/2023
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    Music is fantastic! Great group to work with!

    Fantastic music! They know how to get a party started on the dance floor! They know all the favorites ! Would definitely hire them again!
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    Mary Sent on 09/30/2023
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    Wedding Band

    Backbeat was absolutely fantastic. They were professional and so much fun! The band had everyone dancing. Highly recommend them!
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    Eileen Sent on 09/29/2023
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    Highly Reccomend

    Backbeat is a must have for your wedding reception! Each member of the band is extremely talented and they cover a great variety of songs and genres. The band has fun playing and that sets the perfect tone for a party of any kind. Most importantly, they keep everybody on the dance floor all night!
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    Lady Sent on 09/29/2023
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    The BEST band!!!!

    Backbeat played for our wedding. All of our guests loved the band. They played music for young and old. The dance floor was packed all evening. We would HIGHLY recommend this FABULOUS group for your wedding or event. There’s nothing like live music from a very talented group of local musicians. Thanks again for making our reception everything we dreamed of! 💗
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    Aimee Sent on 09/29/2023
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    Best band EVER!

    Backbeat was one of the best parts of our wedding experience! From the excitement we all shared when we initially asked them to play, the kindness they showed the days prior and the day of, the support of all of our decisions, all of the preparation that I know went into the performance, and - most importantly for us -the pure joy they exuded during the entire reception that was contagious. We couldn’t have been happier.
    We chose a somewhat untraditional song for our first dance, and they were more than willing and excited to play it. It’s a memory we surely will never forget! They did a beautiful job and truly played the best playlist. Our wedding was the week before Christmas, and countless guests that attended have since told us that Backbeat created the warmest and happiest environment, and we could not agree more.
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    Jolene Sent on 09/28/2023
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    Excellent party band

    I have known of this band for quite some time. Played at both my kids' weddings. Everybody loved them both times. Way better than a DJ and they keep up with the times. All professional musicians so they are extremely talented, easy to work with, and sound exceptional. You won't be disappointed having Backbeat play for your party of any kind, especially weddings.
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    Peggy Sent on 09/28/2023
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    Backbeat NEVER disappoints!

    I have hired Backbeat for several events over the years, from weddings and large fundraisers, to small, intimate gatherings. They never disappoint! Their repertoire offers a variety of genres to choose from. Professional, accommodating, engaging when appropriate...I can't think of any reason NOT to hire Backbeat!
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    Joe M. Sent on 09/27/2023
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    John Reese is an amazing artist

    The most fantastic band you could ever book for any party
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    Ellen Sent on 09/27/2023
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    Wedding. Mr Reese is one of the best if not THE best bandleader and musician. He knows how to make your event fun and memorable.

    This band is exceptional! They play all genres of music to please every age group at your event. Their experience will make your event successful because they know how to keep the crowd interested and participating. If you just want soft cocktail/background music, they can provide it!
    Each band member is extremely talented with much experience. Cleveland and Pittsburgh bands will charge you almost twice the cost of this band.
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    Laurie Sent on 09/27/2023
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    Amazing and professional!!

    Highly recommend this talented and friendly group. They had us all up and dancing on our feet in no time.
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    Mylissa Sent on 07/24/2022
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    Very friendly and personal...music is amazing

    This Band is absolutely amazing....they cater to your needs. There is nothing like having a live band for your events. Our family would recommend this Band for your graduations and wedding ...we book them for our family events!
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    Traci Sent on 07/23/2022
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    Best part of our reception!

    Backbeat band played for a wedding I attended in 2003. They were so memorable I knew I wanted them to play at my wedding one day. Lo and behold, almost 20 years later, they’re still performing and bringing a great experience to receptions for couples looking for more than DJ playlists and modern music. Our guests still comment on the variety of music, the voice of the female lead, and the nice break from current music to music everyone, including kids, can dance to!
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    Katelyn Sent on 07/21/2022
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    Perfect wedding band

    An amazing band! Top notch musicians and great communication for my wedding. Would definitely recommend Backbeat for any event that needs live music!
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    Lindsay Sent on 07/06/2022
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    Backbeat was absolutely amazing at our wedding. They really got all of the guests up and on the dance floor. Everyone seemed to have a blast because of the band. The songs they played were amazing and each band member was outstanding. The band vibe was just so classy. I’m so happy we chose Backbeat to play on our special day!
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    Karen Sent on 10/28/2014
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    I first heard of John Reese and Backbeat from a friend's recommendation for them to play at my daughter's wedding. We then went to The Lake Club to hear them and thought they were great! Backbeat provided class, fun, and wonderful music for our wedding reception at Stambaugh Auditorium. John was very helpful with suggestions of different types of music and also very accommodating during the reception to impromptu vocal 'performances' from our guests to make the evening both memorable and fun! Music is key at a wedding reception! You want Backbeat!
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    Whitney Sent on 10/27/2014
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    Backbeat was such a fun band for our wedding. They played tasteful music selections that were appropriate for all ages and got EVERYONE out on the dance floor. They even traveled to Columbus for us!
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    User1888689 Sent on 10/27/2014
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    Backbeat is THE Band to have at your wedding! The whole band was easy to work with in preparation for the big day and then when they played at the reception it more than met our expectations. Everyone was out on the dance floor! We highly recommend Backbeat to everyone for every occasion.
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