The Joe Baracata Band is absolutely amazing in every sense! Everyone had the time of their lives and didn’t want to leave the dance floor. Every song was phenomenal and sounded fantastic live. Each member of the band was so interactive and jumped right into the dance floor to celebrate with us. Joe himself took the time to get to know my husband and I and made the experience so personable. We highly recommend booking the Joe Baracata Band for your wedding. It’ll be a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
Marissa V. Sent on 08/25/2023
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The absolute BEST wedding band you will find at the Jersey Shore!
The absolute BEST wedding band you will find at the Jersey Shore! Joe is so personable and accommodating. We met with him before the wedding to plan out the formalities, which was so helpful. Our dance floor was packed the entire night! By the end of the night, not one person was in their seat! Everyone could not stop raving about how amazing they were. From the vocals, to the horns, and everyone in between, Joe Baracata Band was the best choice we made. We can’t wait to continue going to their shows to relive our wedding day all over again!
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Alex S. Sent on 07/11/2023
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Joe Baracata Band has won wedding bands - no other choice! stop scrolling!
The Joe Baracata band is the best wedding band you will find anywhere – they are completely unbeatable. We have been to dozens of wedding over the past few years and heard lots of great bands – and in my opinion there is legitimately no one even close. We first discovered Joe and his band years ago when we would listen to them at venues along the Jersey Shore (Columns, Parker House, etc.) So when it came time to start planning our wedding, the first phone call we made after firming the venue and date was to Joe. And we did not make any other phone calls to any other bands because we knew from years of watching them play that there was no one better, so there was no point – and I can guarantee that they did not disappoint. People who had seen Joe before were already excited that they were coming to our wedding, and afterwards the entire guest list could not stop talking about how incredible they were – even weeks or months later. Joe is absolutely not kidding when he says that they will play the whole time - only stopping for dinner. The dance floor was completely packed the whole time and people were having the time of their life. They were nice enough to learn a few songs that were really important to us and they absolutely crushed their usual hits – also if you are a Bruce Springsteen fan (like many people at our wedding) no one brings The Boss’ energy quite like Joe and the band.
Joe is really invested in putting on a show, playing great music and making your wedding day something people will never forget. He is an incredible communicator and makes everything so seamless.
If you are looking for a wedding band that has experience playing fun/energetic venues so can feel a room, captivate the crowd and turn your wedding into a party like you’ve likely never seen before then there is no need to call anyone else. Joe and the band absolutely brought the house down, as they always do.
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Alex P. Sent on 09/01/2023
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Best Wedding Band at The Jersey Shore
Book Joe Baracata Band now! An amazing band and playlist was the #1 priority for our wedding in Asbury Park, NJ, and we were not disappointed by Joe and his talented group of musicians and singers. Throughout planning, Joe was extremely responsive, accommodating and helpful. Their priority was making sure we had what we wanted for our day, and they made all of our special requests work while giving us advice along the way. Out of all the pieces at our wedding, the band was the most talked about by our guests, and the dancefloor was packed the entire night. They are extremely versatile and crush everything from Bruce Springsteen songs and fun pop/dance songs. You will not regret booking them! Thanks so much to Joe Baracata Band for the best night of our lives!
Lindsay J. Sent on 12/06/2022
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The absolute best EVER
Joe Baracata band totally exceeded all our expectations and was just simply the best all around. From the beginning Joe was super easy and great to work with, his prices were reasonable, and he was flexible with payments. He helped customize our song list and even our first dance song which was super special. All members of the band are super talented, happy and clearly love what they do. Our guests are still asking about the band (three weeks later) and we seriously now enjoy going out locally for a few drinks and seeing them play live at different venues. Joe will always have a special place in our hearts and the band helped make our memories from the wedding day legitimately the best ever.
Blaine S. Sent on 11/22/2022
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You’ll be dancing all night
Joe and his super talented bandmates will have you and your guests on your feet dancing all night - until the last song (and encore too)! They’re seriously the best in NJ.
Vincent S. Sent on 12/27/2022
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Amazing night, dancefloor was never not full
From the first conversation with Joe, we knew the experience would be nothing less than spectacular, and it was. Joe and the band listened to exactly what we had in mind for our first dances and songs, and the band learned a couple knew songs that we really wanted to hear. The dancefloor was jammed pack from the moment that our guests arrived and did not empty until the band was starting to pack up for the night. The interaction between band members and our wedding guests was really nice to see as both parties were truly enjoying themselves. 2 months later and we still have guests seeing us and saying how amazing the band was at our wedding. We would highly recommend the Joe Baracata Band to any couple that is planning a wedding where they want their guests to quite literally dance the night away.
Freddie S. Sent on 12/29/2022
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Joe and the Band are simply perfection!
Growing up at the shore and going to local bars, I was fortunate to see Joe and the band grow over the years and they had always been an all time favorite! When my wife, Devon and I got engaged 10/3/2020, the first thing we did was reach out to Joe! We booked him nearly two years in advance because we knew they were what we wanted to make our wedding night perfect at the perfect venue, The Columns!
They did not disappoint! We already knew they would have people dancing and having fun but we asked Joe to make sure the party didn’t stop and they rocked out! People danced and sang along every minute of the night. The song selections and flow in which they play got family and friends dancing on the dance floor that we never expected to see dancing, it was unbelievable!
They even covered our wedding song to perfection, a song that they had never even played and it brought tears of happiness to our eyes!
If you are looking for a top tier cover band, stop searching and contact Joe! They will not disappoint.
Joe and the band, THANK YOU!
- The Sprengels
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Steven C. Sent on 10/14/2022
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Simply the BEST!!!!!
We booked The Joe Baracata Band for our wedding on October 6th and they were unbelievably amazing!!! We cannot thank Joe and the Band enough for how special they made our wedding night. We had such a blast the entire time! We spent probably less than 10 minutes sitting at our table because Joe and the Band played awesome song after awesome song and we couldn't stop dancing! Our guests also have not stopped talking about how fantastic they were!! They truly made our night SO much fun. Joe and the Band had everyone on the dance floor the entire night! He is not exaggerating when he says they play the entire time and only pause for dinner!!! Not only is every member of the Joe Baracata Band extremely talented, but they are also such an awesome and fun group of people to work with. Joe is a great person and truly cares about making your wedding night that much more special and making sure you and your guests are dancing and having a great time the entire night! Joe and the band even played a specially requested song that our guests loved and they absolutely crushed it! We already cannot wait until we get to see the Joe Barracata Band perform again!! Book them, you will not be disappointed!
Veronica M. Sent on 08/25/2022
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There is no better band than The Joe Baracata Band!
Where do I even begin to properly express how amazing the Joe Baracata Band is?! Joe was so easy to work with from the very beginning. He is just so extremely nice - talking to him made me feel immediately apart of the Joe Baracata family. I just knew he was going to take care of us! There wasn't a single person at our wedding that didn't compliment us on the band. No matter their age - everyone was at of their seats having an absolute blast.
We ended up having the 8-piece band at our reception and the keyboardist play at the cocktail hour. The 8-piece band was 100% worth it. They even set up TV screens where they showed live footage throughout the night.
Joe helped us decide how to structure our speeches and gave us recommendations for our walk-out songs. The band learned our first dance song and did an amazing job!
The saxophonist is also absolutely amazing. Him and Joe go out into the crowd and hype everyone up. It makes for such a special moment throughout the night and is just so fun and exciting.
In the less a week since our wedding, we've had 3 different couples that attended our wedding ask us for us for Joe's info so that they can reach out to him for their weddings.
Don't even think about it - just hire Joe. You won't regret it!
Thank you Joe for everything!!!
Amanda C. Sent on 08/06/2022
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Best wedding band hands down!
Wow I don't even know where to begin! If you are looking for a wedding band that will have your guests up and out of their seats dancing all night long hire Joe today! My husband and I were familiar with Joe from working at The Parker House where we heard him play often. When we got engaged we immediately knew we had to hire them for our wedding. I don't know how he does it with all of the many weddings he plays at, but whenever I reached out to Joe he was responsive within minutes! Before the wedding I got to really know Joe and so I had full confidence that the wedding was going to be amazing. Let me tell you that our guests were up dancing the entire night. There was not one dull moment! Not only did they get everyone up and out of their seats but the horn players came out onto the dance floor and interacted with everyone which made it even more fun!! My husband and I had the time of our lives and I cannot thank Joe and the whole band enough for making our wedding dreams come true! We love you guys!!!
Bridget K. Sent on 07/26/2022
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Best band ever!
The Joe Baracata Band was the easiest vendor choice we made after we booked our date. Upon speaking with Joe, the decision was clear! He is so genuine, easy to communicate with and incredibly talented. We had seen them before at a friends wedding and also at a few bars. They were amazing the day of our wedding, from cocktail hour through the last song - every song was perfectly executed. The band members all put on such a memorable show for all of our guests. When I would stop dancing for a moment to take in the night, I noticed almost our entire wedding was on the dance floor. Joe played something for everyone, played all of our special requests and made the night flow so smoothly. The dance floor was packed until the last song - we wish we could relive our wedding over and over. We would recommend Joe, Robyn and the rest of the JB band to anyone we know.
Pam T. Sent on 08/31/2022
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The best!
The Joe Baracata Band was amazing at our wedding this July!! We had seen them several times in the Parker House basement summers past and was thrilled to see they were a preferred band at our venue, it was fate! They were beyond incredible and knew how to entertain! So many guests were out of the seats dancing the night away and told us how great our band was. Not only did they perform well, but Joe was so easy to work with. He answered emails and texts right away and had great advice. John, the piano player from the band, performed during our ceremony and was also a pleasure to work with. He knows a ton of songs and even offered to learn something new. We were extremely pleased with the band and their performance and can’t wait to see them again!! Book them now, you will not be disappointed!!
Kristen K. Sent on 06/20/2022
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Book Joe Today!
If you're planning your wedding, book Joe today! Joe & his team are absolutely amazing and not only started the party, but kept it going all night for our guests! Everyone from our youngest cousins, to friends, family and grandparents absolutely loved the music Joe played and were on the dance floor all night. Even after the final song, everyone chanted for one more because they were so good! In addition to being great at what he does, Joe is also the nicest guy and a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive and was open to making adjustments if needed per the potential rain delays we faced the day of our wedding. I can't thank Joe enough for making our special day even more amazing!!
Rylee Sent on 07/17/2022
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Everyone was dancing!
Joe and his band are awesome! We had the dance floor in a park and not only were all the guests dancing, but so was most of downtown Asbury Park! All our guests had so much fun, and weeks later people are still saying how good the band was! They brought awesome energy and Joe was an outstanding MC. Thank you so much!!
Brittany C. Sent on 07/18/2022
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Best Wedding Band Ever!
Selecting Joe Baracata Band was one of the best decision we made when planning our wedding! Leading up to our wedding, Joe made the song selection and preparation smooth and seamless. During our wedding our guests ranging from age 2 to 92 had the best time on the dance floor. The band was interactive and facilitated an epic experience. Our friends and family are already planning when they can come visit to see JBB play locally, can’t recommend them more! :)
Kelli T. Sent on 07/27/2022
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Book now for an epic wedding!
We have been following Joe Baracata Band around the Jersey shore for many years now, and have seen them play at two friends' weddings. So when we got engaged, booking them was an easy choice! I was always one who thought I wanted a DJ at my wedding, up until I saw how epic a Joe Baracata Band reception really was. We have gotten to know Joe and the rest of the band pretty well over the years, and knew we'd be in good hands. During our ceremony, John played beautiful entrance music on the keyboard and then was ready to turn it up at the reception! Joe, Robyn, Pat, Chris, John, Joe, and Albert got all of our guests up and dancing all night long - young and old alike. Several guests even asked when and where they could see them play again! Joe was incredibly flexible throughout the planning process and even learned "We are Family" which brought together both families on the dance floor and is one of our favorite moments! We will forever recommend Joe Baracata Band to anyone newly engaged! Do not hesitate - book them now!
Andrew A. Sent on 01/21/2022
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Amazing Band - Highly Recommend!
Joe Baracata Band is the absolute best! We saw them at the Columns before booking for our wedding and we were so impressed. It was even more special having them keep the party going on our wedding day! They kept us and our guests on the dance floor all night and everyone had a blast. Joe and the band are open and communicative. They are so talented and made the process so easy by giving song suggestions and surprising us by playing a few of our favorite songs! Joe Baracata Band is extremely entertaining and perfect for all ages. Our friends and family would not stop raving about how amazing they were. We will never forget our wedding day and will be back on the Jersey Shore to watch them play this summer!
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Shannon A. Sent on 01/18/2022
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Absolutely hire them!!
Their Instagram and Google reviews speak for themselves— Joe & his team are absolutely amazing and know how to not only start the party, but keep it going all night! Not to mention, Joe is also the nicest guy and such a pleasure to work with! Our friends and family can’t stop raving about him and his band- including many anti-wedding band converts! Every single person was on the dance floor from friends, younger cousins, my 2 year old niece, grandparents, family friends, and colleagues. At the beginning, we were on the fence about a band vs. a DJ but thank GOD we went with Joe Baracata Band!! Our reception never could’ve been as much fun without them!
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Claire B. Sent on 10/26/2021
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Book this band!
Honestly all I can really say is book this band!!! They will be the best decision you'll make besides saying yes to your fiancé. I have heard back from every single guest we invited to the wedding about how amazing the band was, how interactive they all are and how talented each member is. They will make your wedding the most memorable day of your life. In the months leading up to the wedding, working with Joe is like calling a friend. He puts you at ease and just solidifies that you know you made the right decision booking him. If I could get married every year and hire them I would!
Kari C. Sent on 11/04/2021
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Rockin’ Band!
I can’t recommend Joe and his band enough! They went above and beyond in meeting all of our requests. They were very accommodating our music requests, as well as other logistical requests to meet our specific needs. Joe and his team are top notch musicians and professionals that know how to ROCK!
Ryan P. Sent on 10/18/2022
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Joe baracata band = goat wedding band
Like many other Jersey Shore visitors, I first saw the Joe Baracata Band in the basement of the Parker House circa Summer 2015. I was single at the time, but I distinctly recall turning to my buddy mid-set and saying, "This band will be playing at my wedding!" Joe and I became acquantainces after a few more Shore gigs and was the band of choice after I got engaged to my wife in April 2020. Joe was incredibly flexible and professional throughout the planning process. His band learned a few new challenging songs (i.e. "When You Were Young" by The Killers) and he added a lead guitarist to the cohort upon request. Couples might not consider how important sound quality is to the band's performance. Joe spares no expense. He contracts out one of the most well-respected board operators for his wedding gigs. The equipment is all top notch. Other wedding bands might be caught up tweaking their levels mid-set; Joe's band can focus on delivering the magic to the dancefloor. I have been to 15 weddings since we had ours in October 2021. None of the bands have come close to the energy, clarity, and quality that JBB manifested. I am fortunate to be a friend of legendary NYC Irish Musician Pat McGuire. Pat agreed to fly in from Greece to play his hit "You're So Beautiful" that was featured on the Conan O'Brien show back in the 90's - but needed Joe's band to provide instrumentals. Joe's band was so meticulous in the way they learned the song to best support Pat. They rehearsed it a few times the afternoon of the wedding and delivered a performance commensurate with some of Pat's best from back in the day. If you are in NYC or NJ and thinking of who to book for your wedding, I would text Joe immediately and pray he's available.
Rob Sent on 11/23/2018
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The Joe Baracata Band ROCKS!!
I saw the Joe Baracata band at someone else's wedding, and pretty much hired them the next day for my wedding. Amazing and talented musicians. We hired the 7 piece band with the horn section and female vocalist, and they played songs that featured those musicians nicely. They even learned a song specifically for me, and let me come up on stage and jam with them! Joe himself is very responsive to texts and emails, and a super nice guy. They played all night and never missed a beat. Without a doubt, I can recommend Joe Baracata Band in a second and know that they will rock your party properly. Thanks Joe!!!
Shawna Sent on 11/15/2021
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Book them!!!!! 💕
Book them!!! We had been to many weddings and have seen Joe and the band all over the Jersey shore but never knew what went on behind the scenes. Joe is such a nice and good person. He made it a point to get to know me/ us and incorporate some of that into our special day. Joe had great suggestions and feedback when I was considering different songs (first dance etc.) that I am so grateful for!!! People were enjoying themselves and dancing all night long. The band got involved on the dance floor and Robin even made an awesome TikTok video that we got THAT night (I still haven’t received my official videographers video.) I later found out from neighbors (we had a backyard wedding) that people set blankets up on the other side of the fence and were dancing in the park behind our house the entire night! Goes to show how wonderful the Joe Baracata Band really is!
Alessandra V. Sent on 09/27/2021
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The best wedding ever!
I don’t even know where to start. From the minute we booked The Joe Baracata band we know it was the best decision we have ever made! Joe is just all around the best person and his band are an amazing group of people. We had to postpone our wedding from 2020 and Joe made it so easy for us. We have been seeing them live for years so we knew what we would be getting for our wedding day. It ended up being 10000 times better than we could have imagined. The Joe Baracata Band absolutely rocked our wedding, there are no words to describe it. From Joe to Robin to the horns every part was amazing, they are true entertainers! Our family and friends didn’t leave the dance floor and were telling us all night how amazing the band was! We wish we could relive this night over and over and it’s because of how amazing they were. If you book this band you will not regret it!
