From an Acoustic Act to a 5-Piece Band, The Future Buds originated from a group of musicians who came together to share their passion for performing. Best known and described as Reggae-Funk Fusion, the band’s unique sound results from the blending of a large spectrum of genres. These include Reggae, Classic Rock, Funk, Top 40s, and more. When performing as a Full Band, The Future Buds incorporate multiple vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, bass, keyboard, synth, and drums to create a dynamic and diverse sound.
14 reviews
Stefanie M.
March 30, 2025These guys rocked for my husbands 40th! Everyone was asking about them at the end of the night - they will definitely be getting more gigs from our party! Amazing job!
Hired as: Beach Music, Cover Band, Hawaiian Entertainment, Pop Music, Reggae Band
Yinett F.
January 30, 2025Great band, everyone loved them very talented.
Hired as: Beach Music, Caribbean/Island Music
Nadir K.
January 18, 2025I had the pleasure of hiring The Future Buds to play at my holiday party in December, and they absolutely knocked it out of the park! Their reggae beats and island vibes brought incredible energy to the event, and their covers were spot-on. The music had the entire party hopping, even a group of Hard Rock employees couldn’t resist getting up to dance and have a great time.
The booking process was seamless and professional, making the whole experience stress-free. Everyone who attended raved about the music and the fun atmosphere The Future Buds created. They are talented, versatile, and clearly know how to read a crowd.
I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again for future events. If you’re looking for a band that delivers both great music and a memorable experience, The Future Buds are the way to go!
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Beach Music, Caribbean/Island Music, Cover Band, Easy Listening Band, Jimmy Buffett Tribute, Party Band, Reggae Band, Ska Band
Kathleen H.
January 16, 2025We've hired Future Buds in several configurations, full band, trio, or duo for our Live & Social on the Family Plaza and also for our Block Party at the Kravis Center. Joey and his band are always extremely popular with our audience and never fail deliver a fun set list that everyone loves.
Hired as: Alternative Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Reggae Band, Rock Band, Ska Band, Top 40 Band
Cynthia A.
May 7, 2023Joey’s band was super awesome at our North Palm Beach Country Club 50th wedding anniversary party! I can’t say enough about how professional he and his band members were and how great the music was for all our guests. Everyone LOVED THE BAND! Don’t hesitate to book Joey’s group! Thanks Joey for the wonderful memories!
Hired as: Beach Music, Cover Band, Reggae Band
Price range: $850 - $5000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - We provide band insurance!
FAQs
Q: What is the booking process like?
A: First, fill out the inquiry form on the contact page on my website. Be sure to include the date, time, location, and act you're inquiring about (solo, duo, 5-piece band, etc.). We can also provide a quote with some multiple options. Once the inquiry form is sent, Joey will respond within 48 hours. If Joey is available, he'll discuss details via email. Once everything is confirmed you'll be sent a signed agreement in which you'll be asked to read over and sign. If Joey is unavailable, he'll respond with a list of highly recommended musicians in the area.
Q: Do you require a deposit?
A: Yes, typically we require a deposit of half the total compensation.
Q: Do you provide all your own sound equipment?
A: Yes, we provide all of our own equipment including a state-of-the-art sound system that can accommodate up to 500 guests.
Q: Do you have any special provisions?
A: We ask to be as close to an outlet as possible. We only need one outlet (preferably more) and can provide 30ft of extension cables but anything additional must be provided by the venue. We ask to be situated under cover to protect our equipment from the sun and/or rain, if performing outside.
Q: What time will you be arriving the day of the event?
A: We ensure our arrival with plenty of time to load in and sound check. Our set up takes about 20 minutes for acoustic and 45 minutes for full band. We typically arrive 2 hours early for weddings, 1 1/2 hours early for corporate events, and 1 hour early for private parties and restaurants.
Q: Do you carry liability insurance?
A: Yes, we carry liability insurance up to $1,000,000 general aggregate.
Q: Do you play music during your breaks?
A: We shuffle pre-cued music playlists during our breaks (genre depending on the event). If you'd like to shuffle your own playlist during our breaks, please forward it to Joey no less than 2 weeks before our performance.
Q: How will you be dressed?
A: You choose the attire between tropical, formal, business-casual, and all black-professional.
Q: Do you provide lighting?
A: Yes, we can provide band uplighting (upon request) for no additional charge.
Q: Can we request a song for you to learn?
A: We can learn a requested song(s) for $100 for acoustic performances and $200 for band performances. Please let us know at least a month in advance.
Q: Can we pick which songs you play?
A: Yes, you may customize the setlist for your event by making a list of songs that you do/do not want to hear. Check out the song list page on our website.
Q: Can you perform with a female singer?
A: Yes, we are available to perform alongside a female singer (upon availability).
Q: Are you able to provide additional speakers so we can hear you in multiple rooms?
A: Yes, we have a wireless speaker that can be placed up to 50ft away from our gear (+ $200 fee).
Q: Do you provide a stage or tent?
A: We do NOT provide a stage or tent but would be happy to use them, if provided by the venue. Stage size will vary on our arrangement.
Q: Are you available to perform at weddings?
A: We are available to perform at weddings upon special request. Please reach out for specific details.
Q: Do you have an MC?
A: We don't offer an Event MC; however, Joey can make small announcements. If you'd like an MC we can offer some suggestions.
Q: Can you provide a wireless microphone for speeches?
A: We can provide a wireless microphone for a $100 additional charge.
From an Acoustic Act to a 5-Piece Band, The Future Buds originated from a group of musicians who came together to share their passion for performing. Best known and described as Reggae-Funk Fusion, the band’s unique sound results from the blending of a large spectrum of genres. These include Reggae, Classic Rock, Funk, Top 40s, and more. When performing as a Full Band, The Future Buds incorporate multiple vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, bass, keyboard, synth, and drums to create a dynamic and diverse sound.
They are a young group of professional musicians that perform throughout South Florida, though they are also available to travel nationwide. Previous events include performing with Joey Calderaio (lead vocals) at SunFest 2022, Reggae Rise Up 2021, and Orange Bowl VIP Party as well as thousands of weddings, private parties, and corporate events. The Future Buds are perfect for welcome receptions and can take it to a full dance party when needed. They are an incredible group of artists that deliver a fun and unique vibe to any celebration.
Thursday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Lake Worth, FL
Monday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Naples, FL
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
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Boca Raton, FL
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 9:00pm
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North Palm Beach, FL
Monday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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West Palm Beach, FL
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Tuesday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Jupiter, FL
Reggae/Island
311 - Amber
311 - Love Song
Ben Harper - Burn One Down
Ben Harper - Steal My Kisses
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Could You Be Loved
Bob Marley & The Wailers - I Shot The Sheriff
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Is This Love
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Jamming
Bob Marley & The Wailers - No Woman, No Cry
Bob Marley & The Wailers - One Love
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Redemption Song
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Stir It Up
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Waiting In Vain
Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Welcome To Jamrock
Dirty Heads - Lay me Down
Dirty Heads - Oxygen
Dirty Heads - Stand Tall
The Expendables - Bowl for Two
Fortunate Youth - Sweet Love
Gregory Isaacs - Night Nurse
Iration - Summer Nights
Israel Kamakawiw'Ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes
Jack Johnson - Better Together
Jack Johnson - Flake
Jack Johnson - Good People
Jack Johnson - If I Had Eyes
Jack Johnson - Sitting Waiting Wishing
Jack Johnson - Upside Down
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Jimmy Buffet - Margaritaville
Passafire - Feel It
Passafire - Start From Scratch
Passafire - Submersible
Pepper - Stone Love
Rebelution - Attention Span
Rebelution - Count Me In
Rebelution - Feeling Alright
Rebelution - Safe and Sound
Rebelution - Sky Is The Limit
Rebelution - Suffering
Rupert Holmes - Escape (Pina Colada Song)
Shaggy - Angel
Stick Figure - Breathe
Stick Figure - Vibes Alive
Stick Figure - Weight of Sound
Stick Figure - World on Fire
Slightly Stoopid - 2 AM
Slightly Stoopid - Wiseman
SOJA - Here I am
Sublime - Badfish
Sublime - Caress Me Down
Sublime - Doin Time
Sublime - Santeria
Sublime - What I Got
Tribal Seeds - In Your Eyes
UB40 - Red Red Wine
Pop/Top 40
Amos Lee - Sweet Pea
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Bruno Mars - Marry You
Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
Cee Lo Green - Forget You
Chainsmokers - Don’t Let Me Down
Coldplay - Clocks
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Daft Punk - Get Lucky
Darius Rucker - Wagon Wheel
Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Foster the People - Pumped Up Kicks
George Ezra - Budapest
John Mayer - Waiting On the World To Change
Jonas Brothers - Only Human
Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling
The Lumineers - Ho Hey
Magic - Rude
Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning
Maroon 5 - This Love
Michael Buble - Haven't Met You Yet
OMI - Cheerleader
Phillip Phillips - Home
Train - Drops of Jupiter
Twenty One Pilots - Ride
Rock/Alternative/Oldies
A-ha - Take On Me
The Allman Brothers - Midnight Rider
Bad Company - Shooting Star
The Band - The Weight
The Beatles - Blackbird
The Beatles - Hey Jude
The Beatles - Imagine
The Beatles - Let it Be
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Billy Joel - Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
Billy Joel - Only the Good Die Young
Billy Joel - Piano Man
Bill Withers - Ain’t No Sunshine
Bill Withers - Just the Two of Us
Bill Withers - Use Me
Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69
Cat Stevens - Wild World
Credence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
Dave Matthews Band - Ants Marching
Dave Matthews Band - Crash Into Me
Dispatch - The General
Don McLean - American Pie
Eagles - Hotel California
Eagles - Peaceful Easy Feeling
Eagles - Take It Easy
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Earth, Wind, & Fire - September
Elton John - Rocket Man
Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
Eric Clapton - Layla
Foo Fighters - Everlong
Four Seasons - December 1963 (Oh What a Night)
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me to The Moon
Frank Sinatra - Just The Way You Look Tonight
Hall & Oates - Rich Girl
Incubus - Drive
Jackson Browne - Doctor My Eyes
James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
James Taylor - Fire & Rain
Jim Croce - I Got A Name
Jimi Hendrix - Fire*
John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
Led Zeppelin - All My Love
Led Zeppelin - Fool in the Rain
Los Lonely Boys - Heaven
Lynyrd Skynryd - Simple Man
Matchbox Twenty - 3 am
Matchbox Twenty - Unwell
MGMT - Kids
Men At Work - Land Down Under
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Neil Young - Heart of Gold
Paul Simon - Me & Julio Down by The Schoolyard
Pearl Jam - Alive
Peter Frampton - Baby I Love Your Way
Peter Frampton - Show Me The Way
Pink Floyd - Breathe
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
The Police - Message in a Bottle
Radiohead - Creep
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Otherside
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Soul To Squeeze
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge
Sister Hazel - All For You
Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
Steve Miller Band - The Joker
Stone Temple Pilots - Interstate Love Song
Stone Temple Pilots - Plush
Stevie Wonder - I Wish
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Tom Petty - Mary Jane's Last Dance
Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down
Toto - Africa
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Van Morrison - Into The Mystic
Weezer - Island in The Sun
Weezer - Say it Ain’t So
Willie Nelson - On The Road Again
Original Music
Be the Change
Déjà Vu
Loud and Clear
Reputation to Protect
Right in Front of You
Rise Up
Treading Water
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