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Jason Craig Entertainment

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Bands, Ceremony Music, DJs

Music Makes the Party, Jason Craig Makes the Music
Phone: (973) 325-1005 
350 Pleasant Valley Way, (The Loft at the Wilshire Grand Hotel), West Orange, NJ 07052
 
Overall Rating
4.8 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
4.9/5.0
Responsiveness:
4.7/5.0
Professionalism:
4.8/5.0
Value for Cost:
4.8/5.0
Flexibility:
4.8/5.0
 
45 Total Reviews
 
Michael McGrath
Wedding: 1/7/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
My daughter was married on January 7, 2012 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, NJ. They had a band called Night Moves. They kept everybody on the dance floor all night. The lead vocalist was nothing short of AMAZING!!!I would recommend this band to anyone getting married.
Vincent
Wedding: 12/10/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
On December 10th we had our annual Holiday Party at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton and the band we hired blew us away. The consensus was that it was the best band we had ever heard. Right from the get-go the Jason Craig Band got everyone involved and the motivation and positive energy prevailed right up to the very last song. The music was continuous and even the dinner was enhanced by an exception vocalist who crooned Christmas favorites as well as Sinatra/Bennett classics.They far exceeded our expectations and needless to say we booked them for our upcoming party in 2012.
Mike
Wedding: 12/3/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
Our Christmas party was held at the Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown on December 3rd. We hired the Jason Craig Band since they came highly recommended by several of our members. We can't say enough about their exemplary performance and high caliber of music. Members who never danced before were out on the floor all night long. The selections were perfect for our crowd and they willingly took requests and delivered them impeccably even when the songs were not part of their regular repertoire. Our commitee was impressed to a remarkable degree as this affair far surpassed all events of the past
Donna
Wedding: 12/2/11
4.9 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
4.5/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
I was a guest at the Venetian on Dec 2 and saw the best band I ever Seen at a wedding I took a card the band was the Jason Craig Band. The band must cost alot because there was a lot of people performing
Joan
Wedding: 11/12/11
4.9 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
4.5/5.0
We had our wedding reception on November 12th at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston. We were so happy that we planned our reception date around the availability of a band we had seen a year ago at a wedding reception we had attended. We knew we had to have this particular band ,and none other and we certainly made the right decision. From the announcement of our bridal party right up until the very last finale song, the band performed impeccably. All of our protocol and musical requests were meticulously attended to, and the dance floor was always bustling with energy and enthusiasm. Our money, on the band, was well spent and you really can't put a price on the incredible job they did in making it the most memorable day in our life together. We made the right choice in hiring the Jason Craig Band and we would highly recommend them to anyone .
No
Wedding: 11/6/11
4.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
4.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
2.5/5.0
Flexibility:
3.5/5.0
Jason Craig Entertainment's band, "LT and the All Stars" was the best band EVER and I would totally recommend them! They rocked our wedding and people are still talking about the music at our reception. They played from beginning to end, and brought an energy to our wedding, that I really doubt any other band could have. Please, please check them out on youtube. They played the greatest music and respected our wishes for a "clean" reception." And even with that request, they still rocked the place out. They weren't just your average band, they really made us and our guests feel like we were at own personal concert. If you can hire them -DO IT!!! However, our contract included two musicians for our cocktail hour, which we not only didn't get, Steve the is rectifying the "mistake" and is crediting us back SOME of our money. The band manager takes forever to return calls, only likes to deal with men. During the whole process, he never returned one email or phone except to my husband. He refused to deal with me on any topic from booking the band, to trying to workout this little contract "mishap", so ladies, watch out! He was really cocky and just didn't make things very easy. We felt like we were taken advantage of, and instead of that personal touch we thought we were getting with Jason Craig, we were treated like just any other number. But we can't say enough good things about Lt and the Allstars!!!!
dadbkr@aol.com
Wedding: 8/6/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
Our daughter's wedding was Saturday, August 6, 2011 and we had the band CELEBRATION play at the reception. The band was SUPERB, with the dance floor full from 7:00-11:00. They can read the crowd well, and played music that appealed to all. I had a multitude of guests come up to me and comment how great the band was. Celebration's business cards were requested by many, and I hope they will be playing at one of the upcoming wedding events of our guests!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!
Lin S
Wedding: 8/6/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
Our DJ, Jay, from Jason Craig Entertainment was the Best DJ EVER! First- he is very handsome- the girls will love him. Second- he is very nice and personable Third- he sings ( at my daughter's wedding- it was a Michael Buble song and the crowd loved it) Fourth- he had the crowd rockin all night! Even the staff at the Grandview commented on how good he was and they see alot of DJs. Loved him!
Lindsey
Wedding: 6/25/11
4.6 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
4.0/5.0
Professionalism:
4.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
We had the band Celebration for our wedding. Everyone enjoyed them very much. They kept the floor full and the night moving. However, there were some issues that I will point out in hopes that you can prevent them from happening at your own event. Despite the conversation the week prior to the event and the prepared paper that we sent them they had difficulty with the following.1. They kept calling us Mr. and Mrs, when we asked for Dr. and Mrs.2. After the bouquet toss, they awkwardly paused and asked if there was going to be a garter toss (which we had discussed ahead of time NOT to have). This created feeling of confusion with the crowd as opposed to starting up with dance music.3. They were supposed to announce a "Sparkler Sendoff" and ask people to line up outside, but when they announced it, they seemed confused as to when and where, confusing the crowd.Finally, as we were waiting upstairs to be introduced, we were listening to the cocktail hour music and they were practicing our first dance song prior to our entrance. They played it in entirety and then it was played again only moments later after introductions!Overlooking these events, I would have to say that they are excellent at almost every era and can a read the crowd. I would hire them again, just make sure to be clear about what you want.
Jill
Wedding: 6/18/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
Great music & food are what people look forward to at a wedding and Jason Craig surpassed EXCELLENT! Honestly, every person that I talked to at the reception commented on how excellent the band was & asked where I found them. People were dancing from start to finish. The singers were talented & sounded like the real deal. The musicians too were flawless. Every song or special medley I requested was played and played to perfection. The Jason Craig Orchestra would be the only band I'd recommend to anyone. My only disappointment is not being able to attend a wedding they are playing in the near future. Thank you to Steve (in the office) & Jason for making my day phenomenal!!!
Happy Couple!
Wedding: 6/12/11
4.9 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
4.5/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
We're very happy to say that your band NIGHTMOVES was fantastic and made our wedding one we'll always remember....THANK YOU....THANK YOU....THANK YOU to the band and to the office staff who treated us special and were so professional in every respect.....I hope every bride and groom will be as happy as we were...and I didn't think it would be possible but since everything ran so smoothly...I was able to really enjoy my wedding!!!!!Kathy and Anthony B.
lcav
Wedding: 6/4/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
Jason Craig Entertainment is the BEST band you can hire for your wedding. They made our wedding the best day ever. The band can play any song you want and will sound just like them. Some of the comments of our guests included: "Your wedding was the best - the band was awesome." "I dont normally like bands, but yours was outstanding." And one guest said, "During the night we were dancing and I thought Usher was singing at your wedding. The sounded just like the musician of the song there were singing." And lastly, my father said, "I wish I had another daughter, so we could listen to Jason Craig play a party again!"Not only did Jason Craig play great music, but they helped to get the crowd excited for the reception! The musicians interacted with our guests and overall made it a fun night that we will never forget (and I think many of our guests will never forget either). I would HIGHLY recommend Jason Craig Entertainment for anyone who is in the market for a FABULOUS wedding band. Thank you Jason Craig for making our wedding unbelievable!
Music lover
Wedding: 5/22/11
4.5 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
4.5/5.0
Professionalism:
4.5/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
3.5/5.0
I had been married before so planning a wedding wasn't nucular science,but to often others have downplayed the importance of top shelf entertainers. In the attempt to keep costs in line the menue and the venue mistakenly is thought of as deal braking lines in the sand. Total rubish...the music and entertainment is the heart of every succesfull wedding reseption. Complicating this critical area is the shear volume of entertainers avalible.A mine field only navigable by pros and agency outfits.. I lucked out by using Jason-craig to hire a band..WHAT I RECIVED was more in line with ORCHESTRA and they wowed all who attended. WHITLIGHT was the band and they were of the highest level of professional musicicans technicly but they new how to please and cater to guests that is priceless in memerable events....I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT WE ATE THAT NIGHT BUT WE DANCED AND DANCED.
Jeff
Wedding: 5/7/11
4.8 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
4.5/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
4.5/5.0
The Jason Craig Band totally rocked our reception. They did an excellent job getting people out on the dance floor and keeping them there. During the five hour reception there was always somebody playing live music; with even some Frank Sinatra during the entree course. This band is booked two years in advance for a reason and they are worth every penny. If you are getting a live band for your reception, do not hesitate to book them.Since we had a short, preceding ceremony at our reception venue, Jason Craig Entertainment provided a keyboardist and microphone/speaker setup at no additional cost to us.
Linds Mo
Wedding: 5/7/11
4.8 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
4.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
The Jason Craig Band made my wedding! The ceremony was beautiful, the event as a whole was perfect, but I think the memory that will last me a lifetime is how awesome the music and dancing were at my wedding. My husband and I loved this band! To provide more details about how great they were, Jason Craig learned my favorite song for the recessional of my wedding, and they started the reception off (after a wonderful rendition of Etta James for our first dance) with getting everyone on the dance floor for the best version of Shout I have ever heard! Add to that the fact that there are no set breaks. Literally when the majority of the band took a break for dinner, Jason Craig continued to sing and play. It's been over a month since my wedding, and our family and friends still are still raving about how fantastic the band was.The flowers, the food, the venue, these features definitely matter, but if you want to ensure that you have the best, most fun, most amazing wedding, definitely go with Jason Craig.
Joseph
Wedding: 11/26/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
Knowing that we were getting married, a friend highly recommended Night Moves. She said she attended a wedding where this wonderful band had everyone up on the dance floor the entire reception. We checked them out on the Jason Craig Orchestras website; and we, too, were very impressed with their polished performances.We met with Steve Della Valle to book Night Moves. Steve was very professional, friendly. and accommodating. Although we secured our wedding date with the band, Steve invited us to Jason Craig Entertainment's Celebration Party. We took this opportunity to introduce ourselves to the members of Night Moves. More importantly, we were able to experience our band live. They were phenomenal! We knew our wedding was going to be the event of a lifetime. About a month before our marriage, we discussed our particular desires with Julius, the bandleader. We requested a mix of music which included Motown sounds, classic rock, disco, doo-wops, songs from the 50's, and anything asked for by our guests. We were assured each category would be well represented.To begin our ceremony in the Tulip Terrace Room at il Tulipano, Gary Fisher masterfully played the piano. After the cocktail hour, Night Moves cleverly introduced our bridal party with "The Johnny Carson Tonight Show Theme." My bride and I entered the reception room to The Black Eyed Peas's "I Gotta Feeling." We actually didn't realize the amazing night we were about to have because of Night Moves' awesome arrangements. Etta James' "At Last" consumed the room as we had our first dance as Mr. and Mrs. with our bridal party then joining us. Next, my nearly 90-year-old mother-in-law and I danced slowly to "It's A Wonderful World." Since Night Moves' music left an everlasting impression, I could name every song they played. Although we aren't the best dancers, we did dance to every song while we were present. The dance floor was full to capacity the entire evening; and my bride and I danced with almost all of our family and friends. We had the ultimate party! I also shared the stage to belt out the opening lines of "Love Shack," but then I enthusiastically jumped into the crowd of people on the dance floor with a cordless microphone to enable them to participate in the improvisation. We had a blast!Another plus was the peaceful playing and singing of the lead guitar player during dinner. His musicianship was as impeccable as the filet mignon I was savoring. We received many compliments about Night Moves from our guests as they unbelievably thanked us for having them celebrate our union. The band performed a great variety of music which appealed to everyone in the house. We highly recommend you having Night Moves play at your next function or affair. Again, they were phenomenal!!!!! We could not have had a better wedding ceremony or reception! Thank you very much, Night Moves!Joe and Denise Della Ferra
Mrs. Johnny O
Wedding: 11/6/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
WOW! That's what I have to say about our band LT Brown and the Allstars. They truly made our wedding "the best ever", the unanimous opinion of all our guests. People could not stay off the dance floor, it was packed the entire night. My Dad, who said beforehand that he "might dance to one or two slow songs", was out there from beginning to end and at one point was breakdancing on the floor. I can't even count how many people said to us "where did you get this band??? They are unbelievable!" LT was a true professional, who listened to what we wanted, offered some GREAT ideas of his own, and learned three songs they had never played before (including "Smile", our wedding song). They sounded amazing, but beyond that, they were entertainers, keeping the energy up for the whole night and giving our guests the time of their lives. BOOK THEM NOW!!!!!
Jaclyn
Wedding: 10/24/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
The band was great. My sister had them 7 years ago and they were just as good then. They totally made the wedding. They were able to get everyone up and have a good time. The songs were well rounded and were geared to all ages.They sounded just like the singers they were imitating. I would totally recommend this band. IT was well worth the money.
HappyBride
Wedding: 10/23/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
The Jason Craig Band was fabulous!!! The dance floor was packed the entire night. We even had them stay a extra hour because we were having so much fun. To this day we still get compliments on how great our band was. One friend even said "Top 3 Weddings of all time." I highly suggest the Jason Craig Band!
RJM Call
Wedding: 10/22/10
4.6 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0/5.0
Responsiveness:
3.0/5.0
Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0/5.0
Flexibility:
5.0/5.0
The band played our son's wedding and did an outstanding job. Music was tight, and had great variety. The singers got the guests involved and the only time people weren't on the dance floor was when they needed a rest.They missed some of hte songs we requested but regardless, everybody had a great time.IF you want a fun band, these are the guys. We'd have them again without any second thoughts.
 
 
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