- Location:
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Cincinnati.
- Pay Range:
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$1000-$7500 per event
- Member Since:
- 2010
- Primary Category:
- Dance Band
- Additional Categories:
- 30s Band, 40s Band, 50s Band, 60s Band, 70s Band, Ballroom Dance Music Band, Big Band, Concert Band, Cover Band, Dixieland Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Orchestra, Pop Band, Show Band, Swing Band, Variety Band, Wedding Band
- Influences:
- Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble', Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dean Martin, Harry Connick Jr., Bobby Darin, Tom Jones, Elvis, The Beatles, Eagles, Hank Williams, George Strait, Vic Damone, Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson
Group Members
- Mike Darrah, Brian Cashwell, Jeff Hufnagle - Piano / Keyboard
- Mike Sharfe - Upright Bass
- Jim Leslie - Drums / Percussion
- Tim McCord - Tenor Sax,Clarinet,Flute
- Jeff Spurlock - Alto Sax,Tenor,Clarinet
- Larry Dickson - Baritone Sax
- Al Parr - Trumpet
- Jeff Folkens - Trumpet
- Bill Dixon - Trombone, Trumpet
- Jack Garrett and or Kelsey Mira - Voice
Description
Jack Garrett & The Syndicate Dance Band
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Jack Garrett & The Retro Nouveau Duo, Trio, Quartet or Quintet
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"Voted by Brides and The Knot"
"The 2011 & 2012 Best of Weddings" pick for Cincinnati / Dayton"
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Can't decide between having a Live Band or Deejay at your Event ?
******************** Why Not Have Both ! *******************
All of our Live Band options include a Professional Deejay and Deejay Service for one Price !
Enjoy the energy and Fabulous Sound of a Live Band with the Variety of a Deejay Service !
We provide Live Music for Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing !
Looking for Quality Entertainment by a Seasoned Performer but on a Tight Budget and just can't Swing the Price for a Band ?
Jack Garrett offers a Las Vegas style One Man Variety Show
*********************** "Frank and Friends" *******************
Perfect for Casino's, Lounges, Smaller Venues, Dinner and Cocktail Parties.
Visit Our Website for More Details - Just Google Jack Garrett Cincinnati or Cincinnati Jack Garrett on YouTube !
***Jack Garrett and The Syndicate welcomes Singing Sensation Kelsey Mira... Check out her Music Video "UUU" on YouTube...
Jack Garrett and his bands, Retro Nouveau and The Syndicate Dance Band provide Classic and Contemporary Dance entertainment for public, private and corporate events. We specialize in Big Band, Swing, Latin, Pop, Jazz, Country and Classic Rock. As full time professional musicians and performers we take pride in providing our clients with live music of the highest quality. We specialize in entertainment for wedding receptions! Watch the video samples and listen to our audio samples. Our past and current clientele include fortune 500 companies, Hollywood celebrities and professional athletic organizations such as the PGA and the NFL.
From intimate gatherings to the most extravagant affair, we offer a variety of live music entertainment options. You can choose from a Piano-Vocal Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, 10 Piece Dance Band, 16 Piece Big Band or a 24 Piece Orchestra. All of our live music options also include a professional deejay service at no additional cost. No matter which option you choose, you will be able to satisfy all music tastes at your event at A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD!
ALTHOUGH NEW TO GIGMASTERS, JACK GARRETT HAS PERFORMED AT OVER THREE THOUSAND EVENTS IN A CAREER THAT HAS SPANNED 29 YEARS. Through a network of booking agencies, contacts and referrals, Jack has been able to share his vocal renderings at prestigious venues such as The MGM Grand Casino Hotel, the Brown Derby and Copa Lounge in Las Vegas as well as Jilly's, Gibson's and The Metropolitan Club in Chicago. Jack has also performed at the world famous "Tavern on the Green" in New York. Over the years Jack Garrett and his musicians have shared the stage with and has opened for several major artists. The musicians in Jack's bands are some of most experienced and accomplished performers in the midwest. Visit our Website for more audio & video samples! Just google Jack Garrett Cincinnati!
Feedback ***** Reviews ***** Testimonials
"Hi Jack, I cannot even tell you how great of a night the reception turned out to be! Everyone keeps sending our family notes about what a wonderful night it was. The entertainment was fabulous and everyone that attended had an awesome time. The dance floor was jumping and everything went so smoothly. Thank you so much for all the preparation and organization you put into our reception. Your dedication to making the event special definitely showed through. The first dance and father - daughter dance turned out great too!!!! We had so much fun and I know our guests did too. It was definitely a special night. Thank you so much for everything !!!!"
Chris and Jennifer Wera
October 10th 2009 Cincinnati, Ohio
"We lucked out. All of our vendors were great but Jack and the band were unbelievable. We wanted a band that everyone would enjoy, young and old alike. Jack delivered. It was more than we had expected. Jack was extremely professional and we were able to enjoy our day as Jack kept everything on schedule and gave us cues to do all of the stuff that you have to do at a reception. Cut cake, first dance, father daughter dance, ect. You'd be surprised how when you are being pulled in many directions these things can slip your mind, Jack kept it all on track. The music was AWESOME! Everyone loved the band which was professional and dare I say, groovy. Everyone was dancing and he created exactly the mood we were looking for. We were told by several people that our reception was the most fun one they had attended. We would like to thank Jack for the hours he put in before the reception and for making a special day even more special with great music and lasting memories. Thanks Jack (and the trio)"
Patrick and Andrea Anater
October 3rd, 2009 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
"BEST vendor we booked. Hands down. We had Jack + string bass, sax, piano, full drum set. He came recommended from another Cincinnati knottie (Kels18t). I called him about 10 mos before the wedding. At our initial meeting, I was extremely impressed with both his experience and organization. When we decided to book him and we were negotiating, he actually came in lower than what we asked for. We had three meetings prior to the wedding to review the plan for the night and select particular songs. Two weeks prior to the wedding, we submitted our play & do-not-play lists. He wanted us to be very specific. After each meeting, Michael and I came away feeling extremely confident that Jack would make the night run smoothly. He's done this many many times and just knows how the reception flows. At the reception, he was amazing. Extremely professional, entertaining, everything you would want in a person helping to keep the party going. He knew what songs to play when & when it was time for all of the events. If you go with him, you are guaranteed to have the best party ever. I have received innumerable compliments on Jack & his band… Michael's uncle is even trying to book him for his resort in Wisconsin."
Ashley & Michael Bartowitz
Cincinnati, Ohio
"I cannot say enough about Jack Garrett & his crew!! We had a hard time figuring out what to do when we first booked our morning wedding and our afternoon reception music. We weren't sure if our guests would appreciate the traditional hokey "DJ" but we didn't want just a boring little trio playing background music. Jack made our reception a success!! He offered all the wonderful Jazz standards that my husband and I love so much but yet we had the ability to use the DJ for our current pop guilty pleasures! He even learned a new song for our first dance (Frank Sinatra's "Love is Here to Stay", perfect! It was the trio's first time playing it together, and it was PERFECT!!). All of our guests had an amazing time at the reception! Jack also provided as the "MC" so neither my husband or I were stressed about what came next and the flow of the reception. He was so professional! He met with us about 3 times to talk about our vision for the day, our fav. songs (and the "no-plays") and the order of dances, cutting the cake and special dances to include. He really cared about getting to know us and cared about giving us the reception of our dreams. He is very professional, flexible and very knowledgable about "what works". I think it was a little strange for him to host the "afternoon reception" but I can only imagine what he can do for a nighttime extravaganza! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
Emilee & David Becker
Cincinnati, Ohio
5 Star Rating Review
"We cannot say enough about Jack Garrett and his band! All night long, guests kept coming up to us asking where we found these guys. The music was absolutley fabulous! We had the 10 Piece band. Having great music for our guests was important to us. We had heard Jack perform at a friends wedding in Chicago. Of all of our vendors, Jack was our favorite! He spent a lot of time helping us plan the evening. We found him to be very professional, organized as well as fun to work with. He appealed to all age groups at our reception which is one of the main reasons we went with them. Consider us 100% satisfied! We would highly recommend them."
Michael & Penny Robertson
Cincinnati, Ohio
5 Star Rating Review
"Jack Garrett was our favorite vendor. He met with us twice before our reception to plan and go over the music. He was easy to work with and very helpful with ideas and tips. The band was great and the dance floor was full most of the night. We had a four piece band (Piano, bass, drums & sax) with Jack and a DJ he provided. Everyone had great time. Jack kept things moving and the music was exactly what we wanted. Everything was perfect!"
Zack & Allison Bush
Louisville, Kentucky
5 Star Rating Review
"Jack was great. He was the vocalist and we also had him bring a 3 piece band with him. Jack was easy to work with and is an expert at weddings. One of the reasons we chose him was because I wanted a live band and my husband wanted a DJ to make sure all of our guests were dancing and having a good time. Jack Garrett provides both a live band and DJ equipment that he uses together. The night flowed so well and everyone had a great time. He appealed to our older crowd and our friends in their 20's. Jack really worked the crowd and got everyone involved during dinner. Jack and his trio sounded fantastic and we are so glad we went with them."
Kelly & Rick Silver
Cincinnati, Ohio
5 Star Rating Review
Fabulous Music ! Thanks Jack !!!!!
"Jack Garrett and his band were absolutley fantastic! We had the 10 piece band and got so many compliments during and after the reception. He has a great voice and his musicians are amazing. We had guests dancing during dinner ! The dance floor was full all night, exactly what we wanted. Jack came highly recommended and did a wonderful job. He was very professional and met with us twice before the reception to help us plan everything. The price was very reasonable when you consider we got a band and a dj. Jack was our best vendor and we are so glad we went with them. We would definetly recommend Jack Garrett!"
Christopher & Lisa Shoemaker
Chicago, Illinois
Wedding Date: 06/05/09
Review Date: 12/07/09
5 Star Rating
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Available For:
Anniversaries, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
Feedback
- Jack and his group are outstanding musicians, vocalists and great people to work with. As a father of the bride who's goal was to give his daughter a fairy tale wedding, these guys helped make the overall reception and night one we all will never forget. The music was loved by all our guests and the dance floor was full well into the night.
Highest recommendation our family could give 5 Stars!!!!! -- Gene T, Hebron, KY, 6/25/2011
- The band was absolutley wonderful! Jack Garrett and his band were a huge hit with our family and friends. I wanted to throw a big bash for my fathers 80th birthday party. Dad loves Frank Sinatra so we checked out probably eight or nine bands trying to find a group that could play Sinatra music and swing but could also play more modern songs for our younger guests. They were professional, very polished and the music sounded fantastic! The dance floor was full all evening and the price was a real bargain. We would highly recommend Jack and his band!
Mike & Penny Sturgill -- Penny S, Dayton, OH, 4/9/2010
- Jack Garrett did an incredible job with my sister's wedding. She wanted an old-time big band feel and he truly delivered! He gave excellent pointers for helping the reception move smoothly and couldn't have been more on top of handling every situation that came up. All of the guests thought the band was one of the best parts of the reception. Best of all, he went the extra mile to accommodate every special request we had. He and his group are truly professionals and worth every penny!! I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone in search for a great band. -- Lora L, Louisville, KY, 10/15/2010
- Jack and the band were great and helped me organize and structure the event. -- Erin S, Lebanon, OH, 11/26/2010
- Jack goes above and beyond the call of duty. Not only was he willing to accommodate our idiosyncrasies (e.g. special song requests, trivia games, wedding party announcements), but he made sure that he did it with professionalism and perfection. Making sure our wedding (ceremony AND reception) ran well was his main priority. He met with us twice. The first time we met was so that we could get a frame of events. The second time we met was so that he could get all the details perfectly. I didn't have to worry about a thing, and we received many compliments from the guests about the music. -- Chhavy T, Columbus, OH, 9/12/2010
- Jack Garrett and his band made our party! They sounded great on the website but even better live! All of the musicians were first rate and very professional. Jack even met with us before the party to go over the music we wanted. The music during the cocktail hour was exactly what we wanted and when the full band played after dinner, everyone danced most of the night. This was our first experience booking a band off the internet. We made a great choice! We would recommend them to anyone wanting a dance band. Thank You so much Jack and the band!!!! -- Tony & Barbara R, Springfield, OH, 6/11/2010
- Jack Garrett is very easy to work with and accommodating. He arrived in time to set up and is very professional. Our guests truly enjoyed his performance and we received several requests to have him back. Well worth his fee!!!!! Highly recommend, you simply won't go wrong with Jack. -- Wanda D, Frankfort, IN, 4/23/2010
- Could not be happier. Awesome band. -- Alan B, Oxford, OH, 7/23/2011
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