Joe Baracata Band Reviews
Reviews
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Albert Sent on 04/17/2025Joe B is the BEST!
When we booked Joe, we booked solely off of the reviews we received from friends and family. Some had saw the band live up and down the Jersey Shore. Others booked the band for their own wedding. So we took a leap of faith. It was probably the best decision we made for our wedding. First off, Joe was so good and easy to work with. We through in a few special requests - and he was completely down for them (i.e. learning "We Will Rock You" - the Live Aid version for our entrance). The entire band brought the party. The biggest hugs we gave out that night was to each member of the band after their set. Also - they play A LOT! None of this "we're going to take a quick break" in the middle of the wedding for no reason. My wife and I are now regulars at their shows all throughout Monmouth County. Book now! -
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Alexis Sent on 01/11/2025Best Band You Can Book
We can’t say enough amazing things about the Joe Baracata Band! They were an absolute highlight of our wedding day and made the entire celebration feel magical. From the very beginning, Joe was incredibly professional, approachable, and enthusiastic. He worked with us to understand our musical preferences and vision, making sure every detail was perfect and every guest had the best time.
When it came to the big day, they exceeded all of our expectations. From the first note to the last song of the night, their energy and talent were unmatched. They read the crowd perfectly, keeping the dance floor packed the entire night. Whether it was the timeless classics, modern hits, or even a few special requests, they nailed every single performance. Their ability to transition seamlessly between songs and genres kept the energy flowing and our guests smiling.
We heard countless compliments from our family and friends, many of whom told us it was the best wedding band they’ve ever seen. Even weeks later, people are still talking about how incredible the music was and how much fun they had dancing! Joe and his band truly brought the party to life in a way that we’ll never forget.
Thank you, Joe Baracata Band, for creating unforgettable memories for us and our guests! You didn’t just play music—you created an atmosphere of joy and celebration that we’ll cherish forever. If you’re looking for a band that will elevate your event to something extraordinary, look no further. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone.
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Patricia Sent on 01/04/2025The best wedding band!
Booking the Joe Baracata Band was one of the best decisions of our wedding! We've seen them down the shore for years and knew we wanted them to play our wedding before we were even engaged -- and they still exceeded all expectations!! Joe is great to work with, super flexible and responsive throughout the entire process. They even learned my family's favorite Irish song to play at the reception. The dance floor was filled the entire wedding and our guests are still talking about how much they loved the band. Our out of town guests are already planning to take a trip to the shore this summer to see the band again. Thank you to Joe and the band for making our wedding incredible! -
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Dave Sent on 11/17/2024Best Wedding Band
The Joe Baracata Band is the best band you could book for a wedding! Working with Joe was such an easy and fun experience. It felt like a private concert for our closest friends and family! During our meeting with Joe, he both listened to the ideas we had and gave great advice to create a great event. Joe and the band were excellent the entire night, engaged with the crowd, and left a lasting impression. Could not recommend Joe more and we can’t wait to see Joe in the coming months! -
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Sarah Sent on 10/23/2024Best party ever!
When we got engaged the first thing that we planned on was booking The Joe Baracata Band! We follow them where ever they play and we just knew we had to have them celebrate with us on our big day! Not only do they make the party, but Joe was such a pleasure to work with while planning. He is very responsive, listened to our requests, and helped us plan for a smooth reception. He takes his performances to heart and made us feel very special. We have the best memories partying all night with them! -
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Alex Sent on 09/01/2023Best 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! -
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Lindsay Sent on 12/06/2022The 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. -
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Kristen Sent on 06/20/2022Book 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!! -
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Erin Sent on 03/27/2022The BEST band!
Joe Baracata Band are a MUST HAVE at your wedding. They really brought the party. I haven’t stopped getting calls and texts saying how amazing the band was. They had the dance floor packed all night long! Joe is so easy to get along with, he communicates so well. He really made the whole process so easy for us. Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without them! We wish we could relive the night all over again and this band is a huge reason why! I had a lot of family and friends over from Ireland and they played all the best Irish songs. Honestly, if your thinking about booking them, stop thinking just DO IT! -
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Matthew Sent on 02/25/2022Best Wedding Band!!
The Joe Baracata Band did an INCREDIBLE job at our wedding on 2/20/22. The dance floor was in full swing before dinner was even served! They are the best of the best and I could not recommend more highly that you book them for your wedding. Besides their incredible performance, Joe made the planning process simple and easy and was available to help with anything sound or music related that we needed. We were a COVID postponement from 2021 and with all the stress that provided, it was so nice to work with a flexible and understanding vendor like Joe and the band. Can't wait to see them out at the shore this summer! -
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Andrew Sent on 01/21/2022Amazing 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 Sent on 01/18/2022Absolutely 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 Sent on 10/26/2021Book 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! -
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Sean Sent on 09/27/2021Incredible Energy. Incredible People. The Perfect Wedding Band
What an incredible performance from the Joe Baracata band during our wedding. We haven't stopped hearing about how amazing they were and the amount of energy they brought to the wedding was astounding. We were so honored to have had such a talented band filled with such warm-natured people be our wedding band. Joe was also so wonderful to work with leading up to the day and accommodated all of our requests with such a calm and friendly nature which was very much appreciated when dealing with all the stresses leading up to our wedding. We look forward to having this band as part of our love story going forward and coming to see them play at the Jersey Shore for many years to come. There's no better way to relive our special day then with a date night at Columns five years from now! -
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Erin Sent on 09/20/2021Best band everrrr
I don't even know where to begin. I have been seeing Joe B and his band play at local shore bars for the past 10 years. They've always been the highlight of my summers. The night I met my husband Chris for the first time at the Boathouse in Belmar NJ, Joe Baracata Band was coincidently playing. From that moment, we always said Joe would be our wedding band. In fact, my husband loved Joe and his band so much, he spoke to Joe about our plans before we even got engaged! We were one of the first covid weddings to decide to postpone. Joe B made it so easy for us to move our date and oh boy was it worth the wait! THEY CRUSHED IT at our wedding and everyone who attended keeps asking us who our band was and how we found them. Not only were they our wedding band, but they're our friends. To be able to go out to local bars and see them play on weekends is the BEST treat. We have stalked them all summer in prep for our big day and have made so many memories dancing to their songs. Joe B is the nicest guy and it was such a privilege to have him at our wedding. The energy on the dance floor was contagious. EVERYONE WAS DANCING. Chris and I even joined the band on stage. It was beyond MAGICAL. They matched the vibe perfectly and created the most epic night of our lives. So 100% hire Joey B and his crew for your wedding--you won't regret it! -
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Paige Sent on 05/27/2021Stop looking at anyone else & don’t even think about a DJ.
Where do I even begin? If you’ve dreamed of having the best wedding that people will NOT stop talking about, then look no further. Joe & his ENTIRE band are beyond incredible. They’re fun, they’re entertaining, they’re thoughtful, they’re wildly talented, and they become family. I’ve been listening to JBB for the past 10 years, before I was even legally allowed at a bar. Joe has never disappointed & I knew my wedding wouldn’t be complete without them. Luckily my husband was an instant fan when Joe sang his favorite song on one of our first dates. From a mic for our officiant to singing along with my crazy father, Joe literally did it all. We wanted our guests to have fun and dance, so while I could & can recite every Springsteen song we wanted variety. From Tina turner to AC/DC and Motown to ABBA, he literally will learn ANYTHING you request. And Robin, oh Robin, she made our guests cry by the simple sound of her voice. She learned & sang our wedding song that we spent hours learning to dance to. It was a moment I’ll never forget. From start to finish the band is behind every vision you have and will make your dreams come true. I’m not joking when I say I went to the bathroom ONCE during the 5 hour reception (yes, we had them for an extra hour). Joe, Robin, Chris, Pat, John, Rich, Dan, and Joe thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every single second and every single song. You are not just friends, or the band we fell in love at 507 long ago, you are family. I would recommend Joe Baracata and his crew to anyone and everyone. Every single person was up out of their seat & it’s a day I’ll remember for the rest of my life. We love you & thank you for being there for every moment. Love, The Bentivenga’s -
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Jacqueline Sent on 10/08/2020Best Band For Jersey
We had the best all around wedding and the Joe Barracata Band made it even better than we could of imagined! Nobody stopped dancing and our friends and family’s are still raving about the music . From the first interaction with Joe till the day of everything was so easy and Spot on he played all the music we love and is willing to learn new music ! If the site allowed 10 stars that’s what they would get ! Thank you from Jackie and Joe -
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Nicole Sent on 10/07/2020They get the party going!
We first heard of Joe BB in our glory days of bar hopping the jersey shore in the summer. Our friends were always in the front row dancing to the music so we knew we had to use them for our wedding. Joe is the absolute best to work with. He’s super quick to respond and will do whatever you want. He’s so easy going and fun to work with. The rest of the band is amazing as well! The majority of people were up off their seats dancing all night. They hands down made our wedding night and I will always recommend them to anyone planning a wedding. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! -
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Molly Sent on 09/23/2020You need joe baracata band
Joe Baracata Band is the wedding band you need! I had seen them play at a wedding I attended, and knew they were the band for us. We actually ended up choosing our date, around the dates they had open. They are amazing - so fun, and interactive. They have loads of songs to choose from and can take on suggestions and requests. They truly made our wedding reception. Everyone is still raving about them! I cannot thank Joe and his band enough! -
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Ted H. Sent on 12/11/2019Professionals in good times!
Joe and the band were so easy to work with. Always easy to get a hold of and discuss any topic. They threw an amazing party and were exactly what we envisioned for our wedding day!! -
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Jen Sent on 12/09/2019Best. Band. Ever.
The first time I heard Joe Baracata I was a 21 year old walking into Parker House for the very first time. That day I said to myself "these guys are going to play at my wedding one day". Sure enough, 9 years later, Joe Baracata played at my wedding on 11/30/2019 and it was the absolute BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE. Joe and the guys kept the dance floor rocking all night long. There were people dancing that I've never seen dance before, even the photographer, videographer, and wait staff were dancing. The videographer and guests of all age ranges came to me the night of/days after the wedding to ask me the name of the band. I've gotten so many compliments and already know at least one of my guests will be hiring Joe for when she gets engaged. Not only were they awesome the night of the wedding, but Joe was always super responsive the weeks/months leading up to the wedding. Joe, I cannot thank you enough for making our wedding night the absolute best night ever. Thank you so much!!!! Hope to see you at Boat soon! Jen and Steve Giblin -
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Jill Sent on 09/01/2019If you don’t pick the JBB you’re making a mistake
Incredible band. If music is a priority for you wedding everything you’re looking for is in the JBB. Guest of all ages love them. Everyone says it’s “your day” but you want to make a memory for all those that you love! Our guest keep talking about how awesome the band was. They are professional and most importantly really great people! -
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Paige Sent on 07/01/2019The very best!!
There are truly no words to describe how incredible our experience was with the Joe Baracata Band! Before planning our own big day, we had been to two weddings where Joe and the band played, so when it came time to book a band for our wedding, we didn’t even hesitate or consider anyone else. We loved the music they played, their ability to read the crowd, and knew that they would be the perfect fit for our day. Every time we got off the phone with Joe, from the moment we booked to finalizing things the week before, my husband and I always said to each other, “Joe is just the nicest human! What a great guy!!” Joe is down to earth, attentive and professional. He was incredibly quick with responses to texts/emails/phone calls and blew us away with his ability to remember every minor detail we had shared in regard to our preferences in music for our wedding. When we went to see them play locally before our wedding day, Joe took the time to talk with us in person and remembered the songs that got me up and dancing & played them again for me at the wedding. Our family & friends have not stopped talking about the band! And we are always happy and eager to remind them of the name “The Joe Baracata Band” or to tell them where their next local gig is. Our plan was to dance the entire night of our wedding and thanks to Joe and the band that’s exactly what we did. We sat for speeches and to eat & then never saw our sweetheart table again. Joe, you guys MADE our reception exactly what we dreamt it to be!! Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts! We can’t wait to see you guys again soon ❤️ -
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Lauren Sent on 04/14/2019Highly recommended! Everybody in the band is spot on!
AMAZING!!! I’m so happy that my husband and I decided to go through with getting a band. I was a bit hesitant with the songs not sounding like the original and whether bands played a variety of music or not, but Joe by far exceeded my expectations! From the time we booked with Joe, we kept in constant communication; he answered my calls, emails, and texts right away. He took the time to listen to us and go over all of our song choices . I felt like he really and cared and wanted to ensure that our wedding was perfect! My Dad and I are obsessed with The Bee Gees, it’s always been our thing. Joe took the time to learn “How Deep Is Your Love,” which made the night even more special and meant a lot to us. Everyone was dancing the whole night! We got a lot of compliments from guests saying how much they LOVED the band! I only wish that the night wouldn’t end and I could hear Joe play more, but unfortunately weddings go by fast! I really can’t say enough about how professional Joe is and I hope to hear him play again soon! ❤️🎼 -
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Katherine Sent on 10/29/2018Incredible Wedding Band
Joe and the band were absolutely amazing. They were easy to work with, very accommodating with song choices, and very professional. Our guests all had a blast and everyone was on the dance floor all night long. I loved every song they played and the horn section was awesome! I cannot recommend them enough! You cannot go wrong if you go with this band!!
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