Nick Carver Band

• Nick Carver - Lead Singer/Rhythm Guitar
• Al Janelle - Lead Guitar/BGV
• Michael Sharp - Keyboard/BGV
• Tony Hartman - Drums/Percussion
• Taylor Lonardo - Bass Guitar

#1 Booked Gigmasters Cover Band Band in the United States!

Comprised of five seasoned musicians, who have been playing an array of genres in multiple groups for several years now, decided to form the ultimate party band in early 2009. Fast forward three years, the Nick Carver Band had gained quite a reputation throughout the Eastern half of the United States. Through developing great relationships with venues/establishments/and wedding coordinators, they quickly became one of the premier bands to book for all occasions! All in their 20's, they hold the charisma and energy to maintain any party! Covering multiple genres such as classic rock, southern rock, oldies, country, reggae, and much more! This band is self-contained and all you need to provide is power and a stage and leave the rest to them! During set breaks, they can also act as a DJ to keep the energy flowing at your party. If you are inquiring about a wedding reception, their very talented piano player is also available for your ceremony music. Also an option, they can play your cocktail hour with all the great jazz standards. Your one-stop shop for all your entertainment needs and if there are any special requests for your event, they will gladly cater to your needs! Please take a moment to view the very diverse set list below and check out some audio samples in the upper right-hand corner.

• Celebration - Kool & The Gang
• Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart
• Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group
• Feelin' Alright - Joe Cocker
• Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
• She's a Bad Mama Jama - Carl Carlton
• Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels
• My Girl - The Temptations
• Marry Me - Train
• My Wish - Rascal Flatts
• Lovely Day - Bill Withers
• Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
• Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe - Barry White
• I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
• You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
• Georgia on My Mind - Ray Charles
• How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - James Taylor
• Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• You Send Me - Sam Cooke
• Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
• To Make You Feel My Love - Garth Brooks
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band
• Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
• Cocaine - Eric Clapton
• California Love - 2Pac
• Come Together - Beatles
• Some Kind of Wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad
• Dust on the Bottle - David Lee Murphy
• Family Tradition - Hank Williams Jr.
• Fast As You - Dwight Yoakam
• Whoomp! There It Is - Tag Team
• Feel Like Making Love - Bad Company
• Five O' Clock Somewhere - Alan Jackson
• Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash
• Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix
• Free Fallin - Tom Petty
• Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Hard To Handle - Black Crowes
• Hicktown - Jason Aldean
• How Forever Feels - Kenny Chesney
• Keep Your Hand to Yourself - Georgia Satellites
• Last Dance w/ Mary Jane - Tom Petty
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• Midnight Rider - Allman Brothers
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• Pickin Wildflowers - Keith Anderson
• Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
• River of Love - George Strait
• Rock My World Little Country Girl - Brooks & Dunn
• Santeria - Sublime
• Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy - Big & Rich
• She's Country - Jason Aldean
• Somebody Like You - Keith Urban
• Soulshine - Government Mule
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Joker - Steve Miller Band
• Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
• Play Something Country - Brooks & Dunn
• Whipping Post - Allman Brothers
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• You Don't Know How It Feels - Tom Petty
• You Look Good In My Shirt - Keith Urban
• Turn The Page - Bob Seger
• Fishin' In The Dark - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
• I'll Be - Edwin McCain
• Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
• Play That Funky Music White Boy - Wild Cherry
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound - Hank Williams Jr.
• Hey Ya - OutKast
• Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf
• Honkytonk Badonkadonk - Trace Adkins
• Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
• Where the Blacktop Ends - Keith Urban
• Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton
• Big Green Tractor - Jason Aldean
• Love Song - 311
• Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
• Tush - ZZ Top
• Down on the Farm - Tim McGraw
• No Diggity - Blackstreet
• Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
• Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
• Superfreak - Rick James
• Breakdown - Tom Petty
• Gin & Juice - The Gourds
• 8 Second Ride - Jake Owen
• Hillbilly Bone - Blake Shelton / Trace Adkins
• Rocky Top - Various Artists
• Leave My Little Girl Alone - Stevie Ray Vaughn
• Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
• Boot Scootin' Boogie - Brooks & Dunn
• This Love - Maroon 5
• Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
• Whatever It Is - Zac Brown Band
• Purple Rain - Prince
• Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
• Shout - Isley Brothers
• My Pony - Ginuwine
• I Want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick
• Brickhouse - The Commodores
• Then - Brad Paisley
• Don't Rock the Jukebox - Alan Jackson
• Fireman - George Strait
• Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
• Use Me - Bill Withers
• My Kinda Party - Jason Aldean
• You Are The Best Thing - Ray Lamontagne
• Louisiana Saturday Night - Mel McDaniel
• Jungle Boogie/Ladies Night/We Are Family/Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang (Medley)

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• I booked the Nick Carver Band for my wedding after reading their glowing reviews. The reviews could not have been more true. The band was fantastic: people were coming up to us all night saying how great they were. They were professional: Nick was incredibly easy to get in touch with and would always communicate with me. Watching them live, you can tell that they just enjoy what they do. After the reception, all of the band members were incredibly kind and sincere in congratulating my wife and I on our marriage. Despite all of the accolades, the band simply consists of good people--the kind that I definitely wanted at my wedding. Would book them again in a heartbeat. -- Ty H, Nashville, TN, 5/5/2012
• The best wedding band ever. They were well dressed and very professional. Nick was great to work with leading up to and during the event. They got everyone on the dance floor and kept them there having a great time all night. They emceed the event flawlessly. We will recommend them to everyone we know! -- John P, Bowling Green, KY, 5/12/2012
• The Band exceeded our expectations. All of our guest were raving about how awesome they were. The set list was very diverse so there was a little something for everyone. They were more than accommodating on a couple of our request, we had a few musicians in the wedding party and they let them all get up on stage and jam with the band. The Nick Carver Band is an amazing group of talented musicians who are extremely professional and we will recommend them to everyone looking for a fun band that is first class all the way! Thanks again for making our special day even more special. - The Bride and Groom -- Michael P, Brentwood, TN, 4/28/2012
• Wow ! I had high expectations after reading the numerous reviews of the Nick Carver Band. They far surpassed what I anticipated. The dance floor was packed all night and I honestly think the band had as much fun as the audience. My daughter and her friends are well into their “friends getting married” cycle and everyone commented that Nick Carver was the best band they had ever experienced at a wedding event. Nick chooses his song mix after reading and experiencing the crowd. Every song, old or new, was incredible. If you want to have fun and impress your guests look no further than the Nick Carver Band... -- Ricky B, Nashville, TN, 3/31/2012
• Absolutely could not have picked a better band for our wedding. They were there ahead of time, took requests from the crowd all night, and made sure everyone was having a great time. Every guest from our wedding has told me how much they enjoyed the band and what a great time they had. I would recommend them without hestiation for a wedding or any event. I live in Nashville and have seen a lot of live music and their performance was one of the best live events I have been a part of. I am hopeful we get to book them again for a party or event again soon. -- Sean B, Nashville, TN, 10/15/2011
• Nick Carver Band exceeded my expectations! I had read reviews on GigMaster, and people seemed to be really pleased so we booked them for our wedding on October 29, 2011. From the get-go, Nick made it really easy to contact him with any questions or concerns that I had. He even accommodated me when I asked that his guitarist play during the ceremony, which was beautiful! It seems in some weddings that I have attended, it takes awhile to get folks out on the dance floor. Not the case here ~ they had people out there all night long!! They have such a great sound and variety. I really could not be more pleased in booking them for the wedding. They were perfect!! -- Emily H, Jackson, TN, 10/29/2011
• When you schedule a party on the Grand Ole Opry Stage you better be bringing in a band that can do it justice. The Nick Carver Band played like they were full time Opry Members. It is only a matter of time before they will be invited to play as headliners. It was an amazing experience to be on country's most famous stage and it would not have been a success without the authenticity brought by this incredible band. Several party attendees found me the next day to tell me what an amazing time they had and that the band was fantastic. One even said they were able to cross it off their bucket list. Another said, "They knew everything!" We WILL be doing business again. -- Trish I, Nashville, TN, 8/24/2011
• My one task for the wedding was finding a great band. I researched all over, including Nashville, St. Louis, Chicago and Peoria. After alot of listening and searching, I decided to go with Nick Carver Band. These guys are hands down the best wedding band out there! They can play any genre you want. Nick even did all of the announcing/DJ for the reception. They played at the reception until 130, and kept everyone going. So many people continue to comment to me about how great the reception was and asking where I found the band. These guys truly made the reception the best I've ever been to...and not even being partial haha. Thanks so much for everything! Brad & Alisha -- Jacob P, Morton, IL, 7/3/2011
• The Nick Carver Band was FABULOUS! They took only two short breaks and played the best varity of songs. We had a blast and you could tell they were having fun too. They let us request any songs we wanted to hear. Nick would get out in the crowd and sing and dance with the guest. I will only book the Nick Carver Band for any other party we have. They were so nice! You felt like you were at a concert not just a wedding reception. They are all super talented. I would recommend them to everyone. All the guests at our wedding said they were the best band they've ever heard! Everyone raved about their skills, song choices, and how they made the reception amazing! -- Katie E, Savannah, TN, 4/30/2011
• I could not have asked for a better band for my wedding reception! Every one thoroughly enjoyed their music and talent and are still raving about them. I had so much fun singing and dancing the night away with the Nick Carver Band that my groom and I stayed until the very end! I would highly recommend Nick and his crew for any event. Amazing! -- Sammy G, Franklin, TN, 10/22/2011
• We could not have asked for a better band experience. They were extremely accommodating and easy to get in touch with prior to the wedding. They were excellent performers and provided the perfect atmosphere for our reception. I can not even begin to recount how many people came up to me during the night and afterward telling me how much they enjoyed our band. I would recommend them highly to anyone! -- David W, Nashville, TN, 3/10/2012
• We hired the Nick Carver Band for a formal ball. The band performed most admirably on time and appropriately. The music quality was very prestine and original. -- Danny M, Nashville, TN, 11/4/2011
• Nick Carver Band was awesome!! They had so much fun and you could tell my wedding party was having fun, thanks to them! Thanks so much for being so flexible and helping our reception have so much energy! EVERYONE had a great time! -Abigail Spach -- Abigail S, Oxford, MS, 10/8/2011
• Nick and his band were GREAT. We used them for a reception at a scientific conference--they played something that appealed to everybody and got the crowd dancing. -- Della M, Nashville, TN, 11/2/2011
• Everyone at the reception raved about the Nick Carver Band! Most of our guests were from out of town and we really wanted them to experience a true Nashville country music band and we were not disappointed! I would highly, highly recommend them and most definitely use them again! -- Carlie C, Nashville, TN, 6/4/2011
• The Nick Carver Band was exactly the band we were looking for. They played all the songs we wanted and they really sounded great! Really a nice bunch of guys and very talented. They were right on time with setup, sound check and show. Anybody who is looking for a great band that can play all the right songs to keep the party going, the Nick Carver Band is it! 5 stars all around! -- Chris F, Owensboro, KY, 9/24/2011
• We hired The Nick Carver band for our wedding and they were a blast! It was a party with everyone on the dance floor all night! They played great music and took care of all my requests. I would definately hire them again! A great band who knows how to cater to a crowd of all ages. -- Savannah S, Memphis, TN, 9/17/2011
• Best Wedding Band Ever! Nick Carver Band was the best part of my wedding reception. We received so many compliments about the band. I'm so glad we booked them. They were very professional and easily handled all of my special requests including acting as master of ceremonies! I'd hire them again in a heartbeat! -- Jennifer H, Lexington, KY, 9/10/2011
• They were wonderful! All of our guests were talking and still talking about how fun of a band they were. Nick Carver was so helpful with all of our special needs. He changed locations with us, found a fiddle player, and even learned some bluegrass and songs for our ceremony for us. They were great. I would use them again for any event I have and would recomend them to anyone. All of our guests were dancing and having a great from start to finish and we could not have happier with the Nick Carver Band. Thanks so much guys! You were great! -- Kathryn W, Atlanta, GA, 5/14/2011
• I am a Production Manager for a internationally recognized Event Production company in Atlanta. When it came to my own wedding, I wanted to pick the perfect band. The Nick Carver Band exceeded my expectations. I hire talent year round for large outdoor events and I would gladly recommend The Nick Carver Band to any of my clients. They kept my guests happy until our arrival and played the most wonderful variety of music all night long. They were easy to work with set-up wise and had no problem running an ipod for our special dance songs. I have heard continually that the band at my wedding was outstanding and everyone wanted to know how I found them. -- Michele J, Dalton, GA, 3/19/2011
• The Nick Carver Band is truly a remarkable group of musicians. While they are all extemely talented, they are also energetic performers and all around nice guys. Everyone at the reception had fun and danced- even people that don't usually dance at parties! They were very accomodating to what we had asked for and overall I would say that my husband and I couldn't be happier with our band choice. I would recommend booking them ASAP before they get big and famous and don't do private events anymore!! Again, thanks to the Nick Carver Band for making our night amazing and unforgettable. -- Molly K, Wartrace, TN, 3/26/2011
• We had a difficult time finding a band that played the type of music we wanted & one to accommodate the various ages at our wedding reception-until we found the Nick Carver Band on Gigmasters.We ended up selecting our wedding date based on the availability of the Nick Carver Band.They were a huge hit with the crowd!It’s almost a week later & I still have people coming to me & commenting on the band & where I found them.There were several requests from the crowd for business cards & one guest even plans to book them for a wedding next fall.If you’re looking for a good time, great music, great song selection,and a crowd pleaser the Nick Carver Bank is the way to go! -- Ashley H, Lebanon, KY, 8/28/2010
• This band is fantastic! Nick and the guys drove 2 hours through heavy rain and tornadic conditions to join in our wedding adventure. The band set up in a different building than where the food was being served due to the weather. It seemed like the whole night was going to be a disaster. I was ecstatic when I finally made it over to the band's building and saw my friends and family singing and dancing and having a great time. The band played consistently for at least 1 ½ hours and barely seemed to pause between songs! My husband and I were extremely pleased with the Nick Carver Band's professionalism, positive attitude, and flexibility. We recommend them highly! -- Kristen Y, Huntsville, AL, 4/24/2010
• This has got to be one of the hottest bands in Nashville, if not the entire southeastern United States. Hands down the best band that I have seen in a long time. Fantastic job. Awesome sound. Your scale needs to go to 10, because 5's don't do them justice. A++ -- Jeff M, Smyrna, TN, 5/21/2010
• These guys have a terrific sound. Everyone had and still has rave reviews for this band and could not/will not stop talking about them. As well I had a few people go to them during the reception to book them for other occasions. I was so busy in the weeks before my wedding that I did not have time to get them a set list, they did not disappoint me and in fact I am glad now I didn't get a list to them. They picked out songs that were all appropriate and the combination of songs appealed to the entire audience(all ages). I am thrilled to write a great review for such a wonderfully talented group. -- Dustin W, Lookout Mountain, GA, 6/5/2010
• The Nick Carver band was AWESOME! All of the guests at our wedding reception complimented on how great the music was and the excellent variety they played. Everyone had a wonderful time dancing and enjoying the music. We were impressed with their professional and courteous behavior, and they were very accommodating with requests. They played for 4 hours with only a couple of short breaks during which Nick was still around to MC and play songs from his Ipod. We definitely recommend this band for any occasion! -- Kate H, Counce, TN, 5/7/2011
• The Nick Carver Band was absolutely wonderful and really helped to make our wedding reception perfect! All of our guests loved them and we have gotten rave reviews. These boys are incredibly talented, accommodating, and a whole lot of fun. They definitely helped make a day that we will never forget! -- Abby J, Rockmart, GA, 6/12/2010
• Great bunch of guys. They were very intertaining and sounded GREAT!! I did the fireworks for the show and while we were working on the fireworks they played a Jimmy Buffett song, I called my wife, who was watching and listening to Nick and the guys, and asked her if that was a CD or the band. She said it was the band and the crowd was begining to move in around them. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone that needs a GREAT band. Thanks Nick, hope to see you next year! -- Tony C, Summerville, GA, 7/3/2010
• Nick and the guys did a great job at my party. We could not have been more pleased with any other band. We had a over 100 people at the party and everyone have a thumbs up for the Tanner Hootch Band. We will book them again. Also the Gig Masters booking is the way to go. Thanks, Gig Masters for the Tanner Hootch Band. Steve Sarten -- Steve S, Jamestown, TN, 7/25/2009
• My husband and I love this band and were so happy to have them play at our reception party. The Tanner Hootch Band were wonderful to work with because they were professional, talented, and energetic. They were very accommodating to all our requests for our event. They did a lovely job providing several genres with no problem and as a result we received great feedback from the diverse individuals that attended our event. Thanks for being a great group to work with! We would highly recommend The Tanner Hootch Band for other events. -- Suzanne C, Flora, IL, 9/5/2009
• The Nick Carver band played my recent wedding reception and did an awesome job! Everyone loved the band. They are extremely talented and have a wide range of songs and genres they can play. They also seemed to cater their songs to the party. They were also very accomodating to my requests and easy to work with. I strongly recommend them! -- Rachel S, Sewanee, TN, 5/22/2010
• The Nick Carver Band was the perfect addition to our Nashville wedding. They played an awesome variety of songs and people were definitely on the dance floor. We recommend this band for any bride and groom that are wanting something better than a DJ. Love Lauren and Tim -- Lauren P, Nashville, TN, 8/21/2010
• Our wedding was one of the biggest parts of our life. I am glad that we chose the Nick Carver Band. They did everything that we asked and played a great set for our event. We have told everyone about them and will continue to do so. -- Patrick G, Nashville, TN, 6/19/2010
• I hired the Nick Carver band for my country wedding in Alabama and they were perfect! This is a fun group with tremendous talent. All night my guests kept asking me where I found the band. I'm so happy I found them for my wedding; They certainly deliver on a great party and awesome music! -- Megan M, Hartselle, AL, 9/11/2010
• The Nick Carver Band was Excellent! They were very easy to work with and very flexible with timeline and planning. They played through their last break because everyone was dancing and having so much fun! They helped make our wedding reception a great success! We recommend them to anyone looking for a band for any event, not just a wedding. Sincerely, Sarah & Jon Benson Wedding reception 9-10-10 -- Sarah M, Nashville, TN, 9/10/2010
• We booked the Nick Carver Band for a charity event. The band was great! They kept the crowd engaged and dancing all night long. They did a great job finding music to please the crowd. The Nick Carver Band was easy to please and easy to work with. Very nice guys! I would love to go see them play at a venue some night and would definitely book them again. -- Nicole J, Lewisburg, TN, 2/5/2011
• Nick and his band we're great. I got comments all night on how good they were and how much people enjoyed them. I really liked that they were so diverse in their music and could play almost all request. I'd definitely hire the guys again! -- Monica B, Winchester, TN, 4/23/2011
• The Nick Carver band made our wedding even better. Very Proffesional and acomidating. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a band for any event. Nick himself was super nice and friendly. -- Jacob S, Mount Pleasant, TN, 9/18/2010
• They were wonderful! Very professional. Our wedding reception guest are still talking about how much they loved them! -- Ginny B, Tullahoma, TN, 8/6/2011

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