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Sweet J Band
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Cover Band
- Travels up to 200 miles
- $1600 and up - Contact for rates
Overview
Sweet J Band is a full service wedding, corporate and private event band playing the best music of the 60's through today! Featuring 4 young, charismatic and ultra talented guys -people will be on the dance floor in no time! Let us bring our 15 years of professional experience to your event.
• Up to 4 hours of LIVE music with 100's of songs available by request.
• Full pumping sound system w/ stage lighting
• Can learn songs to personalize your event
• Emcee with wireless mic available
• DJ the dinner/cocktail hours with a custom playlist. Unlimited songs available.
• Early setup and sound check
• Professional live sound engineer included
• Casual to formal attire available
3 Reviews
I cannot say enough good things about Sweet J Band! We LOVED having them play at our wedding and so did our guests! To this day, we constantly keep hearing about how great the band was. Choosing a band for your big day can be scary. We were nervous and looked into bands thoughtfully as we wanted to avoid hiring anyone super cheesy. I promise you, these guys are AWESOME! Ryan was our first contact - he was very helpful with answering questions and putting us in touch with Matt. Matt completely rocked it - he reached out to us to talk details, helped us figure out a set list, and even was available before the reception to play acoustic during our ceremony (for an extra fee). As we are pretty laid back people, we chose mostly classic rock songs. The band was even willing to accommodate a few special requests we had and learned the songs ahead of time. It was a long day for the guys (and the sweet and friendly sound girl), but they all really came through, above and beyond. We are so grateful! Professional, affordable, and really talented! Please highly consider this band. Reach out and just ask for their song list, you won't be disappointed. Really hoping to see these guys again and again. Thanks so much for making our day extra special. You guys rock!
1970s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Guitarist, Party Band, Pop Music, R&B Group, Singing Guitarist, Wedding Band, Cover Band
Response from Sweet J Band:
Glad we exceeded your expectations! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
Sweet J Band was the hit of our wedding reception. They did amazing! They followed all of our wishes, were super talented, and interacted with our guests in a fun/professional way. I would recommend them to anyone for any event!
Classic Rock Band, Wedding Band
Response from Sweet J Band:
Thank you for the great review!
THANK YOU! Can't say enough good things about Sweet J Band. Our guests absolutely loved the band and Dane and I couldn't have been happier or had more fun at our own wedding! Matt was so nice and easy to work with. The guys were flexible and interacted great with our guests, even let our rowdy crowd take the mic a few times. It was so much fun!!!
Classic Rock Band, Party Band, Wedding Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $1600 and up - Contact for rates
Gig Length: 45 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Mood setting music from beginning of the event to the end. Customizable per the client/event needs.
Professional, stress free and timely communication
Organized upfront planning and last minute detailed adjustments
About
Sweet J Band is a full service soulful roots rock cover band that plays wedding receptions, ceremony music (acoustic instrumental solo or duet), private parties and corporate events.
THE SOUND
Blended soul, blues classic rock covers ranging from the 60's to today
Stevie Ray Vaughan meets the Temptations, meets Tom Petty and John Mayer with a little bit of Mid-Western charm
AWARD WINNING
Formerly Sweet Japonic the three-time "Jammy Award" (for best local rock band)
EXPERIENCE
Moving and grooving audiences throughout the Mid-west region for the last 15 years. Plays top tier venues like The BOB, Gun Lake Casino, Firekeepers Casino, Little River Casino, Kirby Grill, The Score, Bostwick Lake Inn, Kilkenny's Irish Public House, Wicks Park Bar & Grill, Rouge River Tavern, etc
Performs 6-10 weddings per year regularly: each wedding is a custom event so the band limits how many they do in a given month. Best availability if booked 9-12 months in advance of your date.
Has played corporate events for Varnum, Crowe LLP, Wolverine World Wide, Soundoff Signal, Jade Pig, Doctor office events, Harley Davidson, Bethany Christian Services, Striders, Barry Roubaix Bike Race After Parties, Mosaic Properties, etc
BACKING BAND
Kalamazoo's own top five American Idol finalist Matt Giraud approached The Sweet J Band in late 09 to be his backing band. Sweet J Band has been playing behind Giraud for years playing to tens of thousand's of fans throughout the region including such festivals as Muskegon Summer Celebration, Taste of Kalamazoo, Van Andel Arena and the Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo.
FLEXIBLE
A full sound system can be provided for any size show. The bands bassist is a professional live sound engineer that will ensure the best mix and appropriate volume levels are managed for every room (i.e. dinner crowd vs. dance crowd)
Always starting and stopping on time
Able to whip up most songs that patrons request
All around crowd pleasing (and venue pleasing) band
EASY GOING
4 guys with an easy-going nature
Aim to please and always delivers a good show no matter the circumstances
Additional Booking Notes
Flexible to fit most spaces (please provide dim's for band). Safety of you and your guests and free range of movement on stage is best. Examples: Stage area Depth x Width - 10'x 14', 12' x 16', 10' x 20' stage. Best setup space for band is 12' x 20' (includes speaker system within footprint).
20 amp circuit for instruments and PA system.
Stage lighting system is two trees with (8) multi-color LED can's.
PA System includes high end modern mixer with ipad controlled remote level technology. (2) 18" Subs, (2) 15" w/ horns Tops. Monitor Speakers and full mic'ing of band for best mix possible for your room.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| September 03, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
Set List
POP
Vultures F#m (John Mayer)
Good love is on the Way A (John Mayer)
Forget You (Cee Lo Green)
I've got a Feeling (Black Eyed Peas)
Raspberry Beret (Prince)
Purple Rain (Prince)
Use Somebody (Kings of Leon)
Billie Jean (Micheal Jackson)
Thriller (Micheal Jackson)
Kiss (Prince)
Moves like Jagger (Maroon 5)
All Summer Long (Kid Rock)
Santeria (Sublime)
Treasure (Bruno Mars)
Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke)
Pumped up Kicks (Foster the People)
What I got (Sublime)
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)
Electric Feel (MGMT)
Get Lucky (Daft Punk)
Fatih (George Michael)
Hurts So Good (John Mellencamp)
Happy (Pharrel Williams)
Safe and Sound (Captial Cities)
I Wanna Be Your Lover (Prince)
Queen of California-John Mayer
Sugar (Maroon 5)
Soul/R&B
People Get Ready A (curtis mayfield)
My Girl A (Temptaions)
Ain't Too Proud To Beg(Temptations)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
At Last (Etta James)
Come Away With Me (Norah Jones
I got a Woman A (Ray Charles/ John Mayer)
What a Wonderful World (Louie Amrstrong)
Ain't No Sunshine Am (Bill Withers)
I'll be around B (Spinners)
Mustang Sally
Sign Sealed Delivered C (Stevie Wonder)
Shout (Otis Day)
Brickhouse(Commodores)
Lets Get it on (Marvin Gaye)
Lets stay together (Al Green)
Regulate (Nate Dogg/ Warren G)
Today was a good day (Ice Cube)
Just the two of us (Bill Withers)
Boogie on Reaggae Woman (Stevie Wonder)
Country
Folsom Prison Blues (JohnnyCash)
Workin Man Blues (Merle Haggard)
Chicken Fried (Zac Brown)
Save a horse Ride a Cowboy
Toes-Zac Brown Band
Boot Scootin' Boogie (Brooksand Dunn)
Whagon Wheel
Family Tradition (Hank William II)
Friends in Low Places (Garth Brooks)
Keep Your Hands to Yourself (Georgia Satellites)
Funk
Cissy Strut C (Meters)
Sex Machine E (James Brown)
Shaky Ground E (Delbert McClinton)
Get Down On It (Kool & gang)
Got To Give It Up (Marvin Gaye)
Blues
Pride n' Joy E (SRV)
Cold Shot Am (SRV)
Killing Floor A (Howlin' Wolf)
Crossroads (Clapton/ Mayer)
Stop Breakin' Down G (Rolling Stones)
Every Day I have the blues C (John Mayer)
Texas Flood (SRV)
Sweet Home Chicago (Robert Johnson)
I don't need no Doctor (Ray Charles)
Statesboro Blues-Allman Brothers
Classic Rock
All along the watchtower Am (Hendrix)
Oh La La G (Faces)
Another Brick in the Wall Dm (Pink FLoyd)
Miss You AM (Rolling Stones)
HonkyTonk Women G (Rolling Stones)
Joker F (Steve Miller)
I shot the Shariff Gm (Eric Clapton)
Wonderful Tonight G (Clapton)
Brown Eyed Girl G (Van Morrison)
Hotel California Am (Eagles)
American Girl (Tom Petty)
Sultans of Swing Dm (Dire Straits)
Free Fallin' D (Tom Petty)
You Wreck Me E (Tom Petty)
Free Bird G (Lnyard Skynyard)
Sweet Home Alambama D (Skynyard)
Simple Man Em (Skynyard)
Call me the Breeze G (Skynyard)
Werewolves of London D (Warren Zevon)
Old Time Rock n' Roll A (Seeger)
Peaceful Easy Feeling (Eagles)
Fire on the Mountain (Grateful Dead)
One of these Nights (Eagles)
You shook me all night Long (AC/DC)
For those about to Rock (AC/DC)
Beast of Burden (Rolling Stones)
Bennie and the Jets (Elton John)
Reelin' in the Years (Steely Dan)
Heart and Soul (Huey Lewis)
Your Love (The Outfield)
2 Tickets to Paradise (Eddie Money)
Bad Moon Rising (CCR)
Is this Love? (Bob Marley)
Mary Jane's Last Dance (Tom Petty)
Sweet Caroline (Neil Daimond)
Take it Easy (Eagles)
Can't you See (Marhsall Tucker Band)
Running on Empty (Jackson Browne)
Somebody's Baby (Jackson Browne)
Boys of Summer (Don Henley)
Start me up (Rolling Stones)
You Make My Dreams Come True (Hall & Oates)
Jesse's Girl (Rick Springfield)
In My Life (Beatles)
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles)
Rock N' Roll (Led Zeppelin)
Midnight Rider (Allman Brothers)
Summer of '69-Bryan Adams
Hurts So Good (John Mellencamp)
Runnin Down A Dream-Tom Petty
Learnin to Fly-Tom Petty
Traditional Wedding Ceremony Songs:
Here Comes the Bride
Cannon in D
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Come thou Fount of Every Blessing
I live for you
A Lover's Concerto
A Love Idea
Air on the G String
Magnolia
A Rose is Gently Blooming
Team
| Colin Tobin | Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar |
| Matt Young | Vocals/Lead Electric Guitar (Acoustic or Mandolin available) |
| Matt Kok | Bass Guitar |
| Brian V | Drums |
Influences & Inspiration
See Song list
Setup Requirements
If an outdoor event - a tent or covered area is required