The River Town Band

The experience and versatility of The RiverTown Band allows for an evening of custom-tailored music to your exact specifications. With the ability to provide elegant, and memorable music for your ceremony, smooth and classic jazz during dining, and a non stop dance party for the rest of the night. The RiverTown Band has what every event needs to make it a night to remember.

Our core philosophy is this: We don't wait for the party to happen, we MAKE the party happen. Although we have the highest quality musicians in North Florida, we really pride ourselves on our ability to engage and connect with every generation of people at your event. The band gauges it's success based on the level of enjoyment of your guests.

Through years of performance experience the band has discovered which songs are required to create the exact atmosphere and experience it's clients are looking for. We play generations of the most popular songs from current dance, classic rock, disco/funk, hip hop, and swing to R+B, standards, Motown and new country. Our state-of-the-art production delivers world class musicianship with a great, clean sound at just the right volume — every single time.

The RiverTown Band line-up can be customized to fit your needs. Every lineup includes the CORE GROUP which consists of 2 male vocalists, 1 female vocalists Keyboards, Bass, and Drums. After that, the size of the band is up to you. Upgrading to a larger band can add glamour and excitement to your event.

Pick from the following options:

7-PIECE CORE GROUP / 3 vocalists, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums.

9-PIECE / Core group with 2 person horn section

11-PIECE / Core group with 4 vocalists, and 3 person horn section.

12-PIECE / Core group with 4 vocalists, and 4 person horn section OR 3 person horn section and 1 percussionist.

Packages include 4 hours of live music, a sound technician, state of the art sound system, stage lighting, and motion dance floor lighting. Smaller packages are available for certain dates.

RECENT CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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We absolutely LOVED you guys! There are not enough words to describe how much we appreciate everything! It was a dream to work with you and you went above and beyond. Every last guest said that you were one of the best bands they had ever heard playing at a wedding and that you had totally made the evening! The ability to read the crowd was amazing... no micromanagement needed here at all, which is such a great thing when there's so much else going on! I have no complaints at all about you guys... fabulous from first contact to last song! Only wish we could have gone longer!

Maggie (Bride) The Cloister Sea Island, GA April 2012
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The Rivertown Band was extremely accommodating for our wedding reception. We met with Scott and he talked with us at length about exactly how we wanted everything to go. The band kept everyone engaged and entertained throughout the evening. They entertained the crowd that was there, and didn't just play a pre-established routine. Most importantly, they sounded GREAT and were a lot of fun! The Rivertown Band were a huge part of a successful reception and everyone complimented us on how good the band was. Our wedding venue even mentioned that they would start recommending the band to future clients!

Michael (Groom) The White Room St. Augustine, FL April 2012
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It was SUCH a pleasure working with you and the rest of the band. I actually took a few business cards because I really enjoyed you all so much. Bands are sometimes the hardest thing for me to refer to brides because I feel like we don't have a ton of good bands locally. I was very impressed with all of your talent and especially how easy it was working with you as well. I am good friends with Ashley and Greg (the photographers) and we kept saying how we hope more brides book you. I will most certainly get your name out there and refer you to any brides I can! Please let me know if you should need anything; look forward to working with you again!

Jessica Ross (Wedding and Event Specialist, Ponte Vedra Inn and Club) May 2012
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I spent quite a bit of time searching for a band to perform at my daughter's wedding. I was looking for a band that could play music that was familiar to guests from ages 16 to 60. I wanted a band that could keep the party alive, but also make announcements at the appropriate time (wedding party arrival, cake cutting, etc). I was not satisfied with the options locally in Tallahassee, and began an Internet search. After reviewing hours of band clips on the Internet, I selected The Rivertown Band. I was a bit nervous choosing a band from out of town, and one I had not seen perform live. However, I could not have made a better selection.

My wife and I drove to Jacksonville and met with Scott Coleman, the band leader. We were immediately put at ease by his relaxed demeanor and flexibility. We hired the band on the spot. Thereafter, I exchanged a few emails with Scott and had a couple of conversations with him. He made suggestions along the way that were very helpful.

On the wedding day, my biggest fear was that one of the vendors (bartender, photographer, videographer, band) was not going to show up. However, everything fell into place. The band arrived early and began setting up. They brought all the lights and sound with them. Each band member was cheerful and happy to be there. Their professionalism was evident. Not only were they great musicians, but they were comfortable in the setting. The band played the right mix of music to keep the party going, interacted with the guests (including getting me on stage with sunglasses and other props), and knew when and how to conduct the traditional portions of the reception (bouquet/garter toss etc) in an exciting manner.

One of the most emotionally moving portions of the reception was the daddy/daughter dance. At my request, the band learned a special song ("Stealing Cinderella) and performed it perfectly, bringing many of the guests to happy tears. The Rivertown Band exceeded my expectations. The band members work well together, were completely in sync, and their enthusiasm was contagious. Guests who attended the reception continue to comment to me about the fun they had with The Rivertown Band.

I highly recommend The Rivertown Band. They are reliable, experienced, enthusiastic and great musicians. They provide a fun time for all ages and make the event a memorable one. When the next of my remaining three daughters gets married, I will again be calling on The Rivertown Band.

Chris Canova
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"When my husband and I were planning our wedding, we wanted a band that would fit our personality. The first time we heard The River Town Band, we knew they were perfect for our special day. The River Town Band was amazing to work with, and they catered to our every need. Plus, our guest LOVED them! They were perfect for our guests, and played music that fit every age group. We would highly recommend using The River Town Band at your next event."

—Reed and Michelle Mason
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"We had the pleasure of having the River Town Band perform at my daughters debutante party this past December. We began working with them in the fall selecting songs and giving them our requests in which they gladly learned for our party. The band played all types of music for our guest to enjoy. Compliments about the band were positive by those who were there. The girls along with our guest had a wonderful time singing and dancing the night away. I would encourage anyone who is looking to hire a band for their special occasion to look no farther than here."

—Lilli Behrens
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"When my wife Brittany and I were looking for a band to perform at our wedding, we were looking for top of the line musicians who understood the importance of the evening. RiverTown was a perfect fit from start to finish. They played a great variety of songs that had the people on there feet and dancing whether it was fast or slow. Our night just wouldn't have been the same without this excellent band!"

—Taylor Maxwell

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"We hired the RiverTown Band for our wedding two years ago and they were great. They played the songs we wanted, opened with a nice jazzy instrumental for the first 30 minutes so our guests could talk and get food and drinks without dance music happening. Then they played some great dance music. Fun was had by all. I would highly recommend using the RiverTown band for your next party."

—Matt Kwartler
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The Rivertown Band did not "Just" play and sing music, they orchestrated the tone of our event which gave the guests and my husband and I an experience of a lifetime! I'm from Nashville TN so I'm very picky about live music - I really didn't expect to receive a big city performance experience from a local Jacksonville band, these guys could easily go pro-recording to a lable if they wanted too. I can't imagine what else they could have done to top the performance that they gave! Equipment to talent these guys were on their game!

-Christy Lendry

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