This band will rock your world. JP and Friends is an established eight-piece pro-level band covering rock, soul, blues, funk and pop. The impressive 8 piece line-up features three vocalists led by Stax recording artist Suzanne Buell. The band leader is British guitarist Jeff Purchon who has played with some of music's greatest; Robert Palmer, Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix), Ginger Baker, Vernon Reid, Buddy Miles to name but a few. The line-up is completed by keyboards, sax, percussion, bass and drums to provide musical and rhythmic treat. This capable and talented band is equally at home with music styles from driven guitar rock / blues to funk to sensitive soul songs and ballads.
4 reviews
Daniel P.
July 7, 2019They performed in our July 4 fireworks display for a crowd of thousand They dealt with a number of behind the scenes glitches but the crowd had no idea!
Additionally, they sounded fantastic and everyone left very very impressed!
I would definitely work with them again in a heartbeat.
Hired as: Cover Band
Anne S.
September 4, 2017We couldn't have had a better experience with JP and Friends! Peter and I are 30 and 28 and had "non-traditional" aspirations for our wedding band. We wanted people to be on the dance floor all night long, but didn't want the cliche wedding songs (i.e. Bruno Mars). So how do you please a crowd of 180? You hire the pros: Jeff, Mike, Suzanne, Vicki and the others were collectively some of the best musicians we've ever heard live. As a 9-piece band, they brought the sound and skill to keep the dance floor packed all night long. They communicated well, learned a couple new songs, and even brought a record player to play our first song! We've had many guests ask us where we found JP and Friends, and we can't wait to spread the word about how great a show they put on. You will not be disappointed!!
Hired as: Party Band
Jonah P.
July 26, 2016When my mother asked for a rock and roll dance party for her birthday, I knew that I needed to find a band that not only rocked, but also a group that really knew and loved the music of her generation. Once I heard Jeff's demo reel and read the group's description, I was really excited. They looked to be exactly what I was hoping for. And man, did they ever deliver! Jeff was very easy to work with, and helped us think of details to help make the evening more successful. The whole band was very professional and friendly. But what absolutely blew me away was the quality of their show. They played two rip-roaring sets of hands-down top-notch rock and roll. When they say they're "pro-level", they aren't kidding. All night, people were coming up to me and asking "Who ARE these guys? They're amazing!". They even learned a long-time favorite song of my mother's, just for the gig, which totally blew her away.
I would give them 10 stars if I could. In short, if you are looking for an amazing and totally memorable show, don't look any farther.
Hired as: Cover Band, Party Band
JP and Friends
It was a pleasure working for you Jonah, thank you.
Price range: $1200 to $5000 depending on event
Would you like to delight and impress your guests with a nine-piece professional band that rocks the house?
JP's All-Stars is a top band in the North East. We are not your typical band playing Top 40 material, rather, we cover a wide range of styles from soul to funk to blues to rock to pop. We have broad appeal and we are the best at what we do. We can focus on specific genre/s and learn some special songs for you if needed.
For weddings and private parties we are a one-stop shop for free-party planning, ceremony music, cocktail-hour music and dance music (extra charges may apply depending on what is needed). When it comes to parties, we know what we are doing. We will meet with you beforehand to get to know you, choose from over 250 songs, visit the venue to understand any logistics or sound issues, and we will work out a precise timetable with you from beginning to end.
We can act as M/Cs and provide a playlist according to your wishes for break or dinner background music.
We are experts on stage size and positioning, the dance floor size, lighting, timetables and music planning for the whole event. We provide all of the equipment needed, including lights and a PA that you can use for announcements and speeches. We help you plan for success and can provide the whole event timetable, the master of ceremony functions, break timings etc. We are the masters of all of these topics with tons of experience under our belt (never less than a five-star reviews anywhere).
More about the band:
JP and Friends is headed by me, a British guitarist who has played and toured with some of rock's greats including Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix), Robert Palmer, Buddy Miles, Vernon Reid (Living Color) and Clive Bunker (from Jethro Tull) to name but a few.
There are two female gospel-trained singers on the front line led by the amazing Stax recording artist Suzanne Buell from Memphis and the award-winning Vicki Zelski. The well-renowned Michael Payette provides the male lead vocals. Mike has a stunning voice and impressive range.
We have the funkiest rhythm section in the North East featuring New York's Ron Pastore on bass, Berklee alumni Phil Antionades on drums and Hal Denham on percussion. If they can't get your party dancing, nothing will.
The band is rounded out by the impressive keyboard talents of classical and jazz-trained Mike Valdez and last but not least, Berklee Alumni Brad Kohl, who puts across a very sexy saxophone.
The goals are to make your event outstanding and flawless and get people on the dance floor and having an unforgettable good time.
Last, we will try to work within your budget for a full band and provide a full event service as needed. We might have smaller line-up options for lower budgets. Just let us know what your needs are. Please feel free to call me (Jeff) on (phone number hidden) and let’s discuss how we can be the perfect fit for your special event.
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Hudson, NH
Thursday
Concert
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Lincoln, MA
Saturday
JP and Friends returns to W. Acton VW!
8:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
Rapscalliion Table & Tap
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Cover Band
