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    Jackie T. Sent on 08/26/2024
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    Amazing Band - our guests were on the dance floor all night!!!

    Jim was amazing to work with from beginning to end. He was very communicative throughout the planning process and guided us along the way. We hired Kate, the pianist, to play the piano during our ceremony and she was absolutely amazing. During the reception, our guests were on the dance floor all night and many guests told us how amazing Hoi Polloi was and asking for their information. We are already checking out their website to see when and where they will be performing next!
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    Sara H. Sent on 07/02/2024
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    Hoi Polloi elevated our wedding day in the best possible way- the dance floor was never empty and they absolutely ROCKED!

    Our family has chosen Hoi Polloi for not one but two different weddings. Both events absolutely ROCKED because of them! Jim and his skillful team are the complete package- just the right mix of talent, professionalism, humor and FUN!
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    Matthew G. Sent on 06/24/2024
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    Great Performance!

    Hoi Palloi did an incredible job! We are so happy that we hired them. We had multiple guests remark during and after the reception about how great the band was.
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    Olivia R. Sent on 03/05/2024
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    Amazing!!!!! Couldn’t be happier.

    The dance floor was packed the entire night!! Music appealed to all generations. Hoi Polloi totally rocked it.
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    Patricia P. Sent on 11/03/2023
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    amazing performance

    Jim and Hoi Polloi was amazing this weekend at my sons wedding at Crystal Point Yacht Club in NJ. The dance floor was filled the whole reception, and the way they engaged our bride and groom and guests was more then we could ask for. All of our guests had ONLY POSITIVE comments and several asked for theIr contact information. Dont hesitate to hire them, AMAZING.....
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    Ali D. Sent on 10/25/2023
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    Time of Our LIFE - Amazing Band!


    To say we were happy with Hoi Polloi is an understatement - they are AMAZING. I wish there were enough words to describe my experience with this band! They performed at our wedding on 10/19/2023 and all my guests were dancing all night! From our first experience with Jim via email to the very last detail as they were packing up as the night ended, they over-exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail, prompt replies to our questions along the way, and all the songs – just amazing. Astounding band kept everyone on their toes, great playlist (to which they played ALL the songs we asked them to include) – everything was absolutely perfect. It was the dream band for our dream wedding and we cannot wait to visit them when they play in Morristown, and hopefully some of our friends’ weddings in the future! Thank you Hoi Polloi for a GREAT time, a time we will remember for the rest of our life!

    Ali & Nick DeZao
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    Alexandria Sent on 09/05/2023
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    The best!!

    We cannot say enough wonderful things about Hoi Polloi- they are absolutely fantastic, Jim was a doll to deal with and very responsive and easy. Everyone at our wedding raved about them. We added the female vocal as well as the saxophone and it feels like this made them even more stellar. 10 out of 10
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    Sean Sent on 10/23/2023
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    An Absolute Must Hire!

    Jim was awesome to work with. He made everything run so smoothly on our big day and throughout the entire planning process. The dance floor was packed the entire wedding reception. You are completely missing out if you do not hire Hoi Polloi and will probably regret it!!
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    Connor S. Sent on 06/17/2023
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    Best band EVER!!

    Everyone danced the whole day!
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    Marissa Z. Sent on 12/09/2022
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    Amazing band if you want your guests on the dance floor all night!

    Hoi Polloi made our party what it was! Every aspect of the planning process was so simple with them, from them asking all the questions we'd never think of to learning our Chris Stapleton first dance song, they were so attentive and helpful. We had told them that our number one want was to have the dance floor full the whole time, and that's exactly what they gave us! I can't tell you how many people mentioned that our band was one of the best wedding bands they've ever seen. I'm so grateful we chose them, and that they put their all into our wedding!!
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    Devyn K. Sent on 10/28/2022
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    One of our best wedding decisions!

    Having Hoi Polloi play our wedding was one of the best wedding decisions we made. They were phenomenal! Jim was so easy to work with and responsive throughout the planning process. We made some song suggestions, but ultimately left it up to the expertise of the band to keep the party going and they did not disappoint! Our dance floor was packed all night long and every song was a huge hit with all 180 guests we had. Our crowd even demanded an encore! They also learned new songs for us, which were played beautifully and made for very special moments. And not only are they amazing performers, but also so much fun to party with!! We had the best time! Have total faith in Hoi Polloi! They are the best!
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    Kerry L. Sent on 07/11/2022
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    Amazing Night with the Hoi Polloi

    The Hoi Polloi recently played at our wedding and we could not have asked for a better experience! Working with Jim leading up to our wedding was such a pleasant & seamless experience. We had a blast at our wedding-- the dance floor was packed all night and the band played exactly the right songs to get the crowd energized. The Hoi Polloi over-delivered on all expectations and we couldn't recommend them more! (and they often play at local bars if you want a sneak peak of the energy they will bring to your next event!)
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    Katie H. Sent on 05/21/2023
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    Amazing!!!

    Couldn't have asked for a better band! My family is very picky and they crushed it! Everyone said best wedding they have ever been to. No one left the dance floor the whole night. They are fun and very talented. Definitely recommend you go off of their song list 700 to choose from! They are a master at all of them!! they preform at our country club and crush it there too!
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    Jessica H. Sent on 12/12/2022
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    NJ's Best Wedding Band

    Hoi Polloi recently rocked out at our wedding and we could not have asked for a better experience! Jim the band manager was extremely attentive to each and every detail all the way through the planning process to the actual event. We opted for the 7 Piece band with the addition of a horn section and female vocalist which was Jim's recommendation, and we are so happy we did. The sound this band can produce in the venue is absolutely amazing. Hoi Polloi also frequently plays at local bars so you can check them out if you want a sneak peak.

    We could not have been happier with our band choice, they over delivered on music and fun and we are so pleased to have had them be a part of our special day!
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    Sharon H. Sent on 10/25/2022
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    A Wedding to Remember

    I came across Jim and His Band Hoi Polloi after several other bands either fall through or didn't have the sound that I was looking for. Hoi Polloi nailed it. I opted for the horn section to have a 7- piece band. And I am so glad that I did. The sound was amazing, they were amazing !!! Right from the time that I went to listen to them, through the booking process, up to the last song. I have had so many compliments with regards to the band and how great they were. They were so good, that I have already booked them for my 60th Birthday Bash in April. Can't wait to get up and dance the night away (again). Many Thanks to Jim & the Hoi Polloi Band for making our Wedding a fun and a truly amazing evening.
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    Sean F. Sent on 09/20/2022
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    Could not recommend them more!

    Everything about working with Hoi Polloi was seamless, professional, and fun! Jim was incredibly communicative and thorough leading up the wedding, making sure that each detail was accounted for and that the event would go on smoothly and exactly how we wanted it to. Jim and the band were all incredibly kind, celebratory, profesional, and talented. They are an incredible team and even better musicians. So many guests commented throughout the night about how great their sound was! We could not recommend them more and we can't wait to party it up with them again!
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    Taylor S. Sent on 07/05/2022
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    Hoi Polloi is worth every penny

    I got married on Sunday 7/3, and Hoi Polloi was an absolute hit. They provided music for our ceremony, cocktail hour (live piano and vocals), and reception (7 piece band). Working with Jim leading up to the day was seamless. We are always very easy to get in touch with and thorough. We had a phone discussion a few weeks leading up to the wedding to go over the planner. The band listened to our requests, and the night of pulled an audible and changed the last song on my request.

    The dance floor was filled the entire night and everyone had an amazing time. I could not recommend them more.

    I also want to add that they are an affordable option if you want live music. They have a base price and then you can add on additional vocals and horns, cocktail etc. So they have options to work within a reasonable budget. All in all, you will not be disappointed.
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    Ann W. Sent on 11/23/2021
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    Hoi Polloi

    I have been dealing with Hoi Polloi for over 20 years. We had them at a house party and it blossomed from there. The people at our house party hired them for corporate parties, their own house parties, family and friends children's weddings not to mention hearing them play at various venues.
    Hoi Polloi is dependable but most importantly a lot of fun!! I highly recommend them for your event
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    Morgan A. Sent on 04/17/2022
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    Best Wedding Band!!!

    Hoi Polloi was an absolutely amazing wedding band, and we cannot recommend them enough! They were a pleasure to work without throughout the planning process; extremely responsive at every stage, put together a package that perfectly suited what we were looking for, and flexible and understanding with accommodating some significant last minute changes to our plans. They solicited input from us to make sure that the music and vibe were exactly what we wanted! Their song list is massive, I can't imagine many songs that they aren't able to play. Wedding guests of all ages complimented Hoi Polloi, and we would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band!
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    Lori Sent on 10/10/2021
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    Book this band!

    Thank you for making my wedding the best day of our lives! As they say, the band makes the wedding and they sure did! They were highly recommended by a friend and the first time I spoke to Jim I knew this was the band for me. Up to the day, Jim kept in close contact answering all of my questions almost immediately and giving excellent suggestions when I asked. They performed exactly as expected and my guests cannot stop raving about them. Everyone was on the dance floor which is exactly how I envisioned it.
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    Terry M. Sent on 09/20/2021
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    Best wedding band ever

    Went to a lot of weddings but this is thee best band I’ve ever had the pleasure to rock out too. They knew what the crowd wanted and served it up with rock n toll, r&b, great vocals, and simply an outstanding band. Music makes the party and they did not disappoint. I’m going to bring them
    To California if my daughter ever gets married.
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    Melissa Sent on 08/14/2020
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    Look No Further!

    I first heard Hoi Polloi when they played my friends’ wedding a few years ago. I knew right away that whenever I was getting married, I’d want them to play my wedding. We had so much fun, I don’t think I sat down the entire night. Fast forward to August 2019 after getting engaged I knew right away I needed to secure Jim and the band to play my wedding. We didn’t even have our venue or our date but I emailed Jim right away. Not only was he kind, honest and professional, but he even gave us a few recommendations for our venue when I was having a hard time searching. As soon as we found our venue, we secured our date with the band. When Covid forced us to postpone our wedding, Jim and the band were completely understanding, supportive, and made sure that they would be available for us on our new date. The transition was seamless and I felt so relieved knowing that no matter what I would still be getting married and still have the band of my dreams. I can’t wait until next year!
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    Kelly W. Sent on 08/11/2021
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    Amazing, fun and perfect night!

    Hoi Polloi was a delightful band to work with. They were incredibly accommodating and made sure to ask specific questions so that the wedding would be exactly how we want it. My guests were out on the dance floor the whole night and they really knew how to keep the party going. Overall, amazing experience.
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    Katie J. Sent on 07/14/2021
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    Best decision I made for my wedding!

    Fun,entertaining, professional!
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    Amy Sent on 08/13/2020
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    Caring and Cool

    Hoi Poloi was a recommended band through our venue. We went to see them perform (awesome), and chat with them (really friendly and willing to be super accommodating with song choices etc). It was easy to contact them afterward to book our date. They were quick to respond, and have been excellent with communication about the upcoming wedding, must plays, absolute do not plays etc. We were set to get married this October 31 (2020) - then, well, 2020 =(
    As soon as we realized this would not be the wedding we had planned for, we decided to rescheduled the date. Jim could not have been more understanding and accommodating when we contacted him about this and with making the change ... We can't wait until we can have the celebration we dreamed of next year with Hoi Poloi leading the celebration!