Junkanoo Riddims Entertainment

I booked Riddims Junkanoo Band in April 2026 for my July 18, 2026, 50th birthday milestone celebration. I intentionally booked several months in advance to secure my event date and selected the 10–12 band member package because I wanted to create a memorable cultural experience for my guests. My performance time was scheduled for 9:30 p.m., and I made it clear from the beginning that this time was not flexible because it was coordinated with the overall flow of the evening. Throughout the planning process, communication was responsive, and I had no concerns leading up to the event.

Unfortunately, on the day of the event, I was asked to submit the final payment earlier that day, although we had originally agreed that final payment would be made upon the band's arrival. Later that evening, my MC informed me that Rick had advised the band would not arrive until approximately 11:00 p.m., about 90 minutes after the agreed performance time.

By the time the band arrived, many of my guests had already left, which meant they missed the 10–12 member Junkanoo experience I had carefully planned and invested in months in advance. Because my event began at 7:00 p.m., the performance occurred near the end of the evening, significantly impacting the timeline and guest experience that had been discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

To their credit, the performers who arrived brought great energy. The female dancer was especially engaging, and the guests who remained thoroughly enjoyed the performance. In fact, some guests who were preparing to leave turned around and came back inside when they saw the band lining up outside. I genuinely appreciate the enthusiasm and entertainment they provided once they arrived.

However, for milestone celebrations, weddings, anniversaries, or other events where timing and guest flow are critical, punctuality is just as important as performance quality. Because I was notified of the delay after submitting final payment and while my event was already in progress, I had no realistic opportunity to make other arrangements or adjust my plans. In my opinion, a delay of a few minutes is understandable, but a 90-minute delay after an agreed-upon performance time is not. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company for events where adherence to a scheduled timeline is an important part of the overall guest experience.

This band was an amazing addition to my wedding reception. Rick was extremely professional and timely in communicating. The band showed up on time, was very patient. When the schedule ran behind, and put on an amazing show. Many people said it was the best part of the reception. I would highly recommend.

My guests are still texting me about Junkanoo! Y'all came through with the drums and the true Bahamian culture!!! This was definitely a great addition to my graduation event and I can't wait to book y'all again for our next celebration! Y'all really have us wanting more LMAO!!!