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    Amanda Sent on 01/30/2024
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    Amazing band

    Eric was very professional and insightful in setting up the event. The band was amazing, fantastic musicians that kept the energy up all night. We had so many complements from guests about the band. They really made it a special and memorable event. Eric’s wife played the piano for the ceremony which was beautiful. If you want to add style and class to your wedding, this is it!
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    Jimmy D. Sent on 11/15/2023
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    A rock solid band

    Not only did The Big Badd put on a great performance for our wedding, they coordinated it all in a month between contacting them for the first time and the wedding date (the short notice was totally on us). They had a great set list and let us filter and choose what we wanted. They even learned a song not on their list so that one of us could sing it with them. Ian (the band's lead) was responsive and helpful throughout the process and gave us an accurate assessment of what to expect day-of. We were impressed with the quality, professionalism, and interaction from the band. Would hire them again.
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    Quentin B. Sent on 11/03/2023
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    The Big Bestt

    Unlike the bands name may suggest, this group of musicians is truly phenomenal. From taking requests to their energy on stage, they are the perfect blend of fun and professional. We hired them to perform at The Ohio State University Marching Band's annual ball, and from one group of musicians to another, they rocked the house. We highly recommend The Big Badd and believe that anyone who does so will write the same glowing recommendation we did. O-H!

    The Big Badd's reply:

    Thank you Quentin! We had a blast playing for you all again and love playing for The Best Damn Band in the Land
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    Greg C. Sent on 11/26/2023
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    Can't Recommend Enough

    We were recommended The Big Badd through a friend who also hired them for their own wedding. The entire process from start to finish was the most seamless part of our wedding, which is really saying something about their service and attention to detail. Their price was one of the most competitive in town and their quality was unmatched. Every time we talk to our friends about our wedding, the first thing they mention was how amazing the band was. Can't recommend The Big Badd enough!
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    Maggie J. Sent on 08/22/2023
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    So pleased with the Big Badd Band!

    We were SO pleased with the Big Badd! We hired them for our wedding this past July and they absolutely brought the energy. Our guests are still talking about how amazing our band was ! Everything was perfect and we have nothing but the nicest things to say about them.
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    Cierra L. Sent on 04/29/2023
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    Hire The Big Badd for your next event!

    I have worked with multiple of the members of this group, which is what lead me to hiring them for my wedding. However, regardless of friendship, this band KILLED IT and the guests loved the live music option. We had to make some last minute changes on the wedding day and everyone was so flexible. Ian was super helpful with all info and Eric, the emcee, was a blast to work with. If you’re on the fence about live band vs DJ, go for this live band. You won’t regret it!
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    Katheryn M. Sent on 03/17/2023
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    Awesome band for a party!

    This was my second time hiring The Big Badd because everyone loves them so much! We had a ton of fun dancing. They play a great selection of music that all ages enjoyed! And we had children through age 80 at my events. The horns really add to the professional sound. Don't hesitate to book this band! It is fabulous!!
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    Allyse L. Sent on 03/13/2023
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    Elevated Black-Tie Event

    We hired the Big Badd for a corporate black-tie event. Ian and I met 3 times prior to our event to ensure we were on the same page and that everything would run smoothly. He used his expertise to make recommendations on the set list, the location of the band, the sound and the overall experience.

    Having a live band instead of a recorded track took our event to the next level and we have already booked them for next year's event!
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    Markee O. Sent on 02/10/2023
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    The bigbadd band - the best

    We cannot recommend this band enough. We had a big New Year’s Eve wedding and our guests still talk about the band and the dancing - they were so much fun! Ian was with us every step of the way in planning and made us feel so confident in the schedule of the night. The BigBad also was our emcee and the events of the reception flowed perfectly - we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
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    Joey D. Sent on 10/31/2022
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    Outstanding Professionals

    We originally booked with Ian and The Big Badd about a year out from our wedding date. From our initial meeting discussing our ideas for the set list to the pricing and number of band members for our big day, Ian made everything incredibly easy. He went over the serperete price points and which musicians we could get with each package to make sure we were in agreement before moving forward. Leading up to the wedding we had a phone call and a final zoom meeting with Ian and Eric who would be MC’ing our event to coordinate the itinerary and when and what needed to be said. Again working with Ian and the band members couldn’t have being easier they were always more than accommodating and professional every step of the way. On the day they were incredible, the set list the vocals the HORNS!! truly a top shelf band and would suggest them to anyone trying to put together an event that needs a groovy hook.

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    Thank you Joey! We had a blast at your wedding and enjoyed working with you and Savannah! The crowd was so much fun and leading the second line parade at the end of the night was exhilarating to say the least!

    Ian
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    Christopher C. Sent on 09/09/2022
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    Encore! Encore!

    We booked The Big Badd for our wedding and we absolutely loved them! From our first call with Ian he was extremely helpful and personable. We unfortunately couldn’t make it to see the band live before we booked them but Ian shared so many videos and photos from previous weddings we were confident they would be great. And we were right! All of our guests loved their performance. It was the first time I’ve ever heard guests cheer for an encore at the end of the night! Ian also played trumpet at our ceremony and did a fantastic job. Eric did a fantastic job as the MC. We highly recommend booking the big Badd for your wedding!

    The Big Badd's reply:

    Thanks Chris and Courtney! We had a blast playing for you guys and I really enjoyed working on the planning with you to make sure everything went smoothly! Your wedding was an incredible party and we were happy to help keep it going!
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    Tiana N. Sent on 07/31/2022
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    The Big Badd is the best around!!!

    My husband and I are both music teachers and really cared to have good, live music at our wedding. The Big Badd is comprised of excellent musicians and sound engineers who take great care into a high-quality performance not only for the ceremony, but also the reception. Our wedding venue was set near a residential area, so we were worried that the sound would be too loud, resulting in complaints from the surrounding areas. Not only was the band volume perfect, but the owner of the the venue loved the music so much she brought her husband to come listen! The musicians really know how to keep a crowd dancing and did a wonderful job creating a fun and upbeat environment (which was our priority for the wedding). We were also so impressed with the quality of their sound equipment and Eric, the emcee, did a wonderful job with setting the tone for the reception. It's a shame we're not getting married again any time soon, as we would hire them again in a heartbeat!!

    The Big Badd's reply:

    Thank you so much Tiana! You all were great to work with and it is an honor to be hired by musicians and your family and friends were a lot of fun! We wish you guys all the best!

    Ian and The Big Badd
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    Amy N. Sent on 05/19/2022
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    Exceptionally fun and talented band!

    The Big Badd band is AMAZING! From their responsiveness out the gate, their tailoring of their set list to the songs we love, and the outrageously fun night they hosted, all made them the band I would recommend to anyone. They know how to play for a great party!

    The Big Badd's reply:

    Thanks Amy! We really enjoyed working with you all and playing for your beautiful event! The energy on the dance floor made it so much fun for us to party with everybody!
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    Amber R. Sent on 10/27/2021
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    The Big Badd

    I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing our event was in October. I have to say a big contribution to it be so unforgettable was The Big Badd-it was honestly a game changer having them!

    I had friends and family of all ages attend, ranging from 30 to 70 years old. They all love different genres of music (country, rock, todays hits) and I can say every single person enjoyed themselves!

    I will 1,000% have them again at another party!
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    Aidan P. Sent on 10/28/2021
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    High Energy Band With a Great Set

    I hired the band to play for a band dance which had ~300 people attending and everyone had nothing but good things to say about the band. They were easy to work with and brought a lot of energy and great song choice to the event. I would recommend them to anyone!
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    T Browning Sent on 09/13/2021
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    The Big Band is Fantastic!

    What a pleasure it was to work with The Big Band! They sounded fantastic and created a beautiful vibe for our celebration. Our guests were blown away and danced their faces off. Hire them before Dre Peace blows up...

    The Big Badd's reply:

    Thank you Tim! Dre is something special and we all had a great time at your wedding! We will be sure to keep you updated on our upcoming shows!

    Ian

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    Megan B. Sent on 09/13/2021
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    Everyone, from our youngest teenage guests to our oldest senior guests, loved this band - they transcend generations!

    Ian was professional, creative, and flexible and he partnered with us to create a musical masterpiece , which some of our guests are calling an experience of a lifetime. Each band member authentically cared about creating a magical experience and it showed: we all danced the night away and our souls were elevated by the Big Badd’s talent and energy. We can’t recommend them enough and we, along with our friends and family, will be finding venues where they play and listening to them again and again whenever we can!

    The Big Badd's reply:

    We are so happy you enjoyed our performance and that your day was such a success! The band had a great time and loved the energy we got from everyone at the wedding! Thank you for the review!!
    Ian
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    Aaron D. Sent on 07/28/2020
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    Professional and sounds great!
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    Kelly Sent on 01/09/2023
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    Dancing all night long

    Our wedding was fantastic with the energy we had from the Big Badd! From cocktail hour until the very end of the night, the lights came on, and people were still dancing! Would recommend Ian and his team over and over. Thank you for making our big day so special!
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    Jim W. Sent on 07/22/2020
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    Love this band - great to work with

    We have used big Badd several times and have no regrets
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