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Wedding Entertainment
The Joe Sharino Band has performed at over 460 Wedding Receptions and they are the most
sought after band in Northern California. The Joe Sharino Band is well known in Bay Area locations
like San Francisco, San Jose, Napa,
Santa Cruz, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Burlingame, Monterey and Carmel, but the band
has also performed
in New York, Florida, Washington D.C., Ohio, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Hawaii. The philosophy is simple: Joe Sharino, his band and
sound crew will always go the extra mile to please the people who have hired their services.
The Joe Sharino Band's extensive variety of music makes it easy to please everyone! Joe is
happy to consult with each Bride and Groom to help make the event flow. He can offer many
helpful hints regarding scheduling, the best way to do a "first dance", bridal party tips, and much more
because of the band's extensive experience with wedding
receptions. You can choose exactly the songs you want from the band's extensive songlists and
the Joe Sharino Band will even learn the songs you like best.
Joe Sharino acts as emcee for all announcements, introductions of: the Bridal Party and Bride
and Groom, toasts, first dance, cake cutting,
bouquet and garter toss, Father-Daughter and/or Mother-Son dances. We play CD's or tapes before the
band performs and during breaks. While most bands take three breaks in a four hour performance,
the Joe Sharino Band takes only 2 breaks which gives you more music for your event and less "down
time". Joe will help you formulate a schedule for your wedding reception that is accurate and designed to make sure
everything flows without the 'stop and start' disorganization which most receptions have. We also
provide a wireless microphone for your announcements.
"The Joe Sharino Band is the best and most famous dance band in the Bay Area. They are known
for high energy dance music and their ability to involve the audience."
By Recommendation Only ~ Party and Wedding Guide
Here are quotes from popular wedding consultants with whom we worked recently:
"What a pleasure it was to work with you. Really enjoyed your music, stage presence and your singing was awesome! Here are my comments:
The Joe Sharino Band played a wide variety of music that appealed to all age
groups at the wedding (7/20/02). They have a keen sense of song selection and order
of music, being able to read the audience and play to the energy of the
crowd...the dance floor was full all night long! Joe and his band are very professional, easy
going and always smiling. The compliments from family and friends flowed with
appreciation all night long. The band ended the party on a high note,
leaving the audience wanting more and more. From a wedding coordinators
perspective, they were great to work with and they played beyond every
expectation. The bride and groom were so ecstatic about their services.
"I think your band is more than fantastic! Thank you and the members of the band for an outstanding performance on
Saturday, July 27th. It was more than obvious that everyone was having an incredible time dancing to your music.
The energy and excitement from the entire band definitely moved through the crowd. Thank you for allowing the groom
to sing;
your flexibility in allowing him to do this was such a crowd pleaser! Not many bands would have allowed for that!
I appreciated your patience as the timeline seemed to change throughout the evening as speeches went long.
I'll look forward to working with you and your band in the future as it was such a treat to hear you perform!
I couldn't stop tapping my feet throughout the evening. As a matter of fact, please call me because
I wanted to check your availability
for a date next year! I am confident my clients will just
love the band! Thank you again!
"I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how appreciative I am about all of your best efforts regarding
the wedding that we just worked on together. Your help with the itinerary, and the professionalism of all of your
members, beginning with your crew on down to your musicians was exemplary.
I'm always a stickler about volume, and sound at my events. Yours was outstanding!! Not too "loud", yet the amazing
vocals of all of your band members were really dialed in, and always on top. The magnificent instrumentation during
the solos was dynamite. What a talent you are, WOW, not to mention also a fantastic MC. Party participation was at an
all time high. I would definitely hire the Joe Sharino Band for one of my events again in a heartbeat. As an event
coordinator, I'm happy when the flow of the party is seamless, and the guests are having the time of their lives.
You helped me meet both of these goals. In a word, the party rocked!!!!"
"I love working with you and your band! You never cease to amaze me.
Your professionalism and cooperation throughout the planning process are appreciated more than you will ever know.
The phenomenal celebrations you've created for
each of my clients, regardless of age, ethnicity or musical requests have been nothing short of astounding.
Your music suits all genres...and everyone finds themselves tapping their feet
and heading for the dance floor.
When the "Joe Sharino Band" is in the house, it's going to be a party!
As a Certified Wedding Consultant and Event Planner, it's crucial on the day of the wedding or event to be able
to rely on the "team" for the ultimate success of the event. You and your crew are the consummate professionals,
always flexible, punctual, and willing to "go the extra mile".
Your repertoire knows no bounds, appealing to all ages and ethnic origins and your energy and enthusiasm permeate
through the crowd.
I hope we have more frequent opportunities to work together in the near future."
The Joe Sharino Band makes a Wedding Reception a fun celebration and the dance floor is
always full! Here's what brides and grooms have said about the Joe Sharino Band's performance
at their wedding reception:
Wedding Comments From Brides And Grooms
Note: this first comment was written by the bride
from a wedding that we did in March of 2002 in Sun Valley, Idaho. She hired us sight unseen purely on
the basis of the comments from other brides and grooms below.
The bride (Kristin Sweeney) wrote these words after her wedding reception
to someone who was interested in hiring the Joe Sharino Band who also had never seen us
and lived out of the area. The interested person contacted several of the people who comment below
and eventually hired us sight unseen
just as Kristin did. Here are Kristin Sweeney's comments written to someone who hadn't seen us:
"I totally understand your nervousness about hiring someone sight
unseen/unheard, but I can tell you I would have ZERO reservations about
booking Joe. Joe knows weddings so well and does such an amazing job
of getting the crowd into it and keeping the party going and more
importantly of making the whole evening run smoothly. A wedding is not like
a concert in that sense--they need to kind of "run the show" in my opinion
(know when to do toasts, when to do your first dance, how to get everyone
dancing after all of the toasts, how to take breaks at a time that doesn't
seem like an invitation for all the guests to go home etc.) and they do it
all. You and your "bride to be" honestly don't have to worry about a thing.
You will appreciate that more when you get to that day--trust me. They're expensive I realize,
but our friends are still telling us it was the most
fun wedding they have ever been to! Steve and I danced nearly every song
(except for the one where I had to go change out of my dress because it was
inhibiting me on the dance floor). I can tell you without reservation that Joe really does an
amazing job."
"People are saying our wedding reception was the best party ever, and always right after that they
say how great the band was. You guys were terrific to work with from start to finish; very professional
and responsive, particularly when working with the venue manager on logistics and requirements.
The level of musicianship your band brings is unmatched, and people said that each song you played
sounded exactly like the original. The sax and the guitar playing on the dance floor among the crowd
was a real kick, and it looked like you were all having a ball from start to finish, partying with us
like we were old friends. Your vocals were unmatched, particularly when you were all singing together,
and your female vocalist was a knock-out; "Arethaesque" according to one friend. Most importantly, you
worked the crowd like real pros, getting everybody up dancing and having a ball. The choice of music
and sequence of songs was obviously finely honed from long experience, and the ebb and flow of the party
was sensational. Your band is not inexpensive, but is surely worth every dime we paid. People have
been asking me when our next party is so we can have you back for an instant replay! Joe, you made our
wedding party a major hit. Thank you so much for the terrific music.
Heartfelt thanks Joe. All the best to you and the band."
"I know that you are no stranger to enormous accolades, but to say the least, we were overwhelmed.
People could not stop talking about the wedding for at least 2 weeks, and then some.
Nearly all of the comments mentioned your band and how you kept the party rolling, your incredible voice,
the enthusiasm of the band members and Alison, etc. There were at least two other lead singers from
bands in attendance, and both could not say enough! Again, while I expected greatness from the JSB,
you guys (and Alison) went over the top. Pam and I would be happy and honored to offer any testimonial
or reference. Thanks again."
This next quote is from a client who hired the Sharino All Stars, our 8 piece band:
"Thank you so much. I can only say that the reviews from our guests have been fantastic. You all have the talent and
energy to motivate non dancers onto the dance floor! Our friends, the Berliners were absolutely right that
you and the band are fabulous! Hopefully we will celebrate many more times together. And Alison is fantastic!"
"The Joe Sharino Band is the perfect package. Their acoustics are excellent, the singers outstanding,
and the band members energetic and professional in appearance. Their hit songs keep guests dancing all
night long! A fan favorite is the roaming saxophonist - he even gets down on the dance floor and plays
between dancing guests! Throughout the planning process, Joe was readily accessible and even offered
some great suggestions on songs and timing. If you want a fabulous band that will get
all of your guests dancing, then Joe Sharino's band is it! We still hear what a great band we chose.
Thank you Joe, for helping to make one of the most important celebrations of our life so wonderful.
We are very appreciative!"
"The sign of a GREAT band is when 300 people from of
all stages in life are angling for their share of the dance floor...song, after song. This was the case
for our wedding with the "Sharino Plus One" band. They
did an amazing job of bringing out the energy in the
guests all night long while at the same time
respecting the flow of the evening. Countless people
on our wedding night and subsequently have raved about
the band! On top of their AMAZING performance, song selection,
musical talent and ability to get the audience
grooving, Joe is great to work with. He's a
terrific communicator, very experienced yet flexible
and he's great about sharing his perspective but
deferring to the client. I would (and will)
absolutely hire Joe and the Band again and would give
them my HIGHEST recommendation!"
"You and your band were wonderful. Your energy was infectious and you have the ability to get people motivated and excited to want to dance
and have fun. And that's what it is all about! Your band's got such a variety and the ability to play a range of musical
selections with very good voices and inflection which
mirrors the original artists. In addition your band's enthusiasm in playing the selections made it feel like you
guys were really happy to be there and enjoyed your experience.
One funny sidelight...towards the end of the evening, two people from the other reception in the neighboring ballroom
came up to Pam and me and congratulated us for the "really wonderful band."
"Thanks again for helping make Alyse and Chris' wedding reception such a fun and memorable one. Everyone remarked to us
about this great band we had. And you saw how many people danced and were still dancing at the end! More than just
playing great music, you got everyone involved and kept everything running smoothly. Alyse and Chris were thrilled and so
were we.
"Joe must do hundreds of weddings, but you'd think ours was the first
based upon the enthusiasm and involvement they put into Kim's event.
When a friend of ours who used the Sharino Band for their daughter's wedding told my
wife and I that Joe would "make the wedding great" we were skeptical,
but boy were we wrong. If you want people of all ages to get up and dance then these are the guys.
Add Joe's beautiful daughter Alison (with an equally beautiful voice) and you can't go wrong.
Everyone stayed until the end. It was definitely money well spent. Thanks again."
"A fantastic "THANK YOU" for making the Connolly wedding a night to remember. We were bombarded with positive comments regarding
your performance. Thanks again. With love,
"You guys did a great job! We received a ton a compliments for picking such a great sounding,
fun band. Alison did a really nice job during the ceremony, and spiced up the performance during the dancing, too.
You guys have tons of energy! Thanks for making our wedding so fun and special."
"We wanted to let you know how much the Joe Sharino Band contributed to our perfect wedding day. The music
was so fantastic and we all had such a great time dancing the night away. Having Alison sing our first dance song
was wonderful, too. You guys are the best! All of our friends said so, too. Thank you, thank you, THANK
YOU!"
"We thoroughly enjoyed your show and received so many comments as
to how your band made the event. Thanks for the special efforts you made to accommodate our program
and schedule. Looking forward to seeing you again from the dance floor!"
"I wanted to tell you that you and the band were great at our wedding. For several of our guests it
was their first exposure to your band and many told us how great you
guys were. Please accept our thanks for doing such a great job in
helping us make our wedding reception all that more memorable."
The Taormino family of San Jose has hired the Joe Sharino Band
for two weddings. Here are
comments about the most recent event:
"The Joe Sharino Band is the best, most fun, greatest band anywhere! You definitely appealed to all age groups.
My little cousins, my friends, my parents and their friends, and even grandparents were constantly flooding the
dance floor. I don't remember a minute when the dance floor was not packed. Everyone of all ages was singing
aloud and having a great time! You also read the crowd very well and played what they wanted to hear!
The vocal quality of the band was amazing, definitely the best we had ever heard. Your energy was constant and
genuine.
Everyone in your organization was very professional, organized and knowledgable.
All your suggestions re: songs, timelines, etc. were
very appropriate and helpful.
All in all, our wedding day was the best day of my husband's and my life thus far. We just had so much fun!
I know we have really great families and friends, but your band is what brought out the "fun" in all those
people. My parents and I have been getting phone calls and cards for the past week and "FUN" was definitely
the most repeated word in everyone's comments. We owe that all to you! Everyone is saying you guys are the
best band they have ever heard. So thanks again! Hopefully we will have an occasion to hire your band again
in the future."
"I have to say the Joe Sharino Band knows how to get the dance floor
moving! Bryan and I would like to thank you and your band for such a
wonderful performance at our wedding on May 15, 2004, however, I really
expected nothing less! Your reputation has been nothing but positive and
it definitely keeps on following you. We received numerous compliments
about your band and how much fun everyone had; people even commented it was
"the best wedding they had ever been to". I couldn't have asked for a more
perfect day. Thanks for everything Joe, you were absolutely fabulous. You will
always be recommended to others."
"I want to thank you for putting on such a wonderful show. You played a
huge role in making our day special. Our wedding is still the "talk of the town". We have gotten cards and
letters raving about every element of the party. It took my body three days to recoup from all
the dancing. You have a lot more fans after that night. Joe, you were very helpful in your recommendations. The
playlist was fantasic. You were at the top of your game.
It was overall better than I ever imagined. In many of our guests' comments they said that we "set the bar
for future weddings". I just hope there will be a family function in the near future where we can have you do
it again. The day would have been incomplete without your services. Karin was ovewhelmed, too.
Thank you so much for being part of our most precious day."
"The Joe Sharino Band was totally fantastic! Every member of the band stood out and was multi-talented.
They kept the guests dancing happily throughout the evening. People had a terrific time ("best wedding ever"
some said). I even got several comments about how people couldn't believe that they were listening to a live band
and not a record--that is how true they play and sing the material they are doing. In addition, the band was extremely
friendly and super easy to work with. They gave us great suggestions (that we used) about how to structure key parts
of our reception. Do yourself a favor, hire these guys! For an important, one-time event, you will incredibly
happy that you did."
"Many thanks for making the wedding so special. Your band was sensational. Young and old danced the evening away.
The reception turned out just the way Brad and Jamie wanted it, a big fun party! Thanks again for making their day so wonderful.
You and your band are the greatest and really know how to perform."
This next quote is from a couple who hired The Sharino All Stars, our 8 piece band,
complete with two female singers
and a full horn section.
"We could not have been more pleased with the gracious warm, relaxed and FUN mood you provided for Debbie and George's
reception. You were given RAVE reviews by a very happy crowd who truly could have danced all night.
Working with you was a delight, Joe. Don joins me in sincere thanks!"
"You and your band are fabulous! Thank you for entertaining all of our guests at our wedding. The selection
of music was perfect and we could not have been more pleased. I appreciate the way you and your band members
let us know what was next on the schedule and were able to adjust timing as necessary. My parents are still
raving about the wedding and have commented many times how happy they were with the band and the wide appeal
of music played. Thank you for helping make our wedding so successful and so much fun! We will continue
to recommend you to all of our friends."
"What can I say, the Joe Sharino Band rocks! Everyone out here in Hawaii is
still talking about how great the music was. The Joe Sharino band really
knows how to get people on the dance floor and they were so much fun to work
with. Both the young and the old were rockin' to their tunes all night long.
They were extremely professional and I would highly recommend them!! They
added so much feel to our special day and we can not wait to get our wedding
video back so we can relive the moment. Thank you all for being so
wonderful. Best of luck to you all and ALOHA!!"
"We send our loud and enthusiastic applause to you and your band members. The outstanding entertainment you provided
at Glen and Amanda's wedding was enjoyed by all our guests. As you all saw, the dance floor was crowded and jumping...
I can only imagine that now, a week and a half after the wedding, if you were still playing, we all would still be
dancing and singing! Thank you for sharing your great talents with us and we look forward to seeing the Joe Sharino Band
very soon."
"I have nothing but great things to say about you and your band. Everybody
that I have talked to loved you, and they said it was the best band they had heard in years. You helped make
my day so perfect and we all had so much fun. I really liked it when your saxophone player came onto the dance
floor. I wouldn’t be able to pick any one song that I love because you did a great job on all of the songs.
I would have to say that I do not have one complaint. I really appreciated your help in picking out the songs
that we were going to use. You made the day run so smoothly and perfectly.
Thank you again for everything, you were great!"
"Alyssa and Jason will be contacting you. They were so thrilled by your band's performance--as were Bill
and I--we all had a fabulous time at our own party!! You know, looking back on it, the wedding involved a year of
planning to find the perfect venue, the perfect dress, the perfect food, etc., and also the perfect band. You came
so highly recommended by friends who had attended weddings where you performed, but it was really a leap of faith
to hire your band without hearing you ourselves. My concerns were totally unfounded, because the Joe Sharino Band
is the perfect band! Your band's skills as musicians and your ability to emcee and get a crowd of 250 people
to dance the first dance, and then every dance thereafter is truly remarkable! One month later we are still getting
compliments about the great evening. Thank you all so much for making our reception such a fun and joyous
event for our family and all our guests."
"I have nothing but great things to say about your performance at our wedding!
Your timing of the reception was great and the song choices were perfect. I had
alot of people tell me they loved having a live band, and so did Larry and I. I had
more than one person tell me that they haven't danced that much in years! Everyone had
a great time and you sound great on the video! I am so glad that we decided to go with
your band, and would recommend The Joe Sharino Band to anyone."
"Wow! What a party! Everyone thought the band
was simply awesome and so talented. The Joe Sharino Band had everyone on their feet from
the minute our wedding reception started and the dance floor was packed
all night. They played a wide variety of songs that put all of
our guests in the mood to boogey down. Joe was so easy to work with and
definitely knows how to read a crowd to keep the party going. We have
been getting countless phone calls and cards from friends and family
ever since our reception raving about what a great party it was. Many
have said it was the best wedding they have ever been to and I know that
the Joe Sharino Band had a lot to do with making our party such a
memorable celebration. We would love to have another occasion to celebrate to invite the band back
again. We give them our highest recommendation."
"Joe Sharino band was a huge hit at our wedding. We had a variety of ages
and music style interests at our wedding and they were quickly able to read
the crowd and play songs that kept everyone dancing. I was amazed that
every time I looked around the room very few people were sitting down - they
were all dancing! We had numerous comments afterwards along the lines of
"the band was really great". I believe that a band can really make or break
the reception and the Joe Sharino Band really made ours - from the pre-wedding
planning and advice Joe gave us, to the emceeing and smooth management of
timing/events, to the fantastic, high-energy music they played - loved it!
We would hire them again in a minute."
Here's an example of the Joe Sharino Band "going the extra mile, doing whatever it takes"...
"Could you ever fathom the idea of having a police officer visit your wedding reception site explaining to you, the
bride, that the management of the venue never got a permit to have live music after you have hired the most phenomenal
band to play for your 175 guests? Well, it happened to us. Imagine dancing and singing with a band that you only dream
about
while planning a wedding. Guests are in awe of the Joe Sharino band as they are playing instrumental music during
dinner, they are commenting on their talents as they begin to sing their first set, and I am in a dream as they play
a song for us, that they specifically learned for our day. Their first set
is incredible as EVERYONE is dancing, singing, and enjoying themselves due to the energy, talent, and song selection.
Family and friends who have traveled near and far are having a memorable time, capturing every moment as the
Joe Sharino Band creates an unforgettable scene for all guests.
The band breaks. The police officer arrives explaining to me that the band is no longer allowed to play their instruments, due to
the lack of permit that the venue management forgot. Needless to say, we were very upset with the management of the
venue, but the Joe Sharino Band
stepped forward and continued to perform WITHOUT touching their instruments! For their entire second set, they played
acapella, vocals only, never missing a beat, giving 175 guests a scene they will never forget. From the moment we
hired the band,
to the moment we said good-bye, the Joe Sharino Band was a dream come true. We will forever be thankful for their
professionalism, talents, and personal interest in us and our family and friends. Every unmarried couple at our wedding
is ready to contact the Joe Sharino Band for their own wedding!"
"The party turned out great.
Some of my wedding guests liked the band so much that they are now going to hear you in April at the Westin Hotel.
I really liked the touch where you came down and sang right in the middle of the people on the dance floor - it
was like you were really part of the wedding. I may sound like a broken record, but your band made the reception.
I had several people say that it was the best reception they've ever attended, and one lady said she's never
stayed till the end of a reception, and at this one, she didn't want to leave.
Thanks again. You may use my comments for your website. I really mean them."
"Jeff and I just wanted to thank you for doing such a fantastic job at our wedding! You had everyone out on the dancefloor
all night and our friends have been telling us about how much fun they had! Also, you were a huge help in keeping the
flow of the evening going! Thanks so much for everything!"
"I wanted to give you our sincerest thanks for doing such a great job at our wedding.
Everyone had a great time (as you could probably tell!) and the music had a big part in the success of our
big day. We really appreciated you taking the time to learn some new songs for us (which I think were a hit!)
and for being so flexible as an emcee. You really helped the day flow nicely and definitely added to a memorable
night in our lives.
Thanks again to you and all the other band members for a VERY FUN night!"
"You guys did a fantastic job! The sound was perfect, and everyone loved your mix of music. I'll definitely keep
you in mind when I hear of someone that needs a great band for an event! Thanks again."
"The Joe Sharino Band performed at our wedding and they were AMAZING! They have an
incredible selection of songs and expertly play them all. From high energy
dance music to romantic slow songs, the Joe Sharino Band entertained our
family and friends beyond our highest expectations. The Santana songs were
incredible! The dance floor was filled with guests of all ages and the Band
interacted wonderfully with everyone. In addition to their musical talents,
Joe deftly handled all the reception announcements, entertainment timing and
made great musical recommendations to keep the party rocking. His
experience and assistance in these areas was an invaluable
asset. From the first planning session through the event itself, Joe was a
complete professional and a pleasure to work with. Thanks for a
great job!"
"With a big reputation to live up to, the Joe Sharino Band exceeded my
expectations in every way! Prior to our wedding reception, I had read
up on this somewhat legendary group and they were every bit the consummate
musicians and professionals you would expect. Not only
was the band's selection of music well suited to a dance-crazed audience of
all ages, Joe and his gang took extra time to learn songs requested by
us. All night people kept saying what a great band we had chosen,
but that was obvious by the fury of tail shaking
on the dance floor. Thanks for everything, Joe!"
"I want to thank the Joe Sharino Band for a wonderful performance at our wedding July 20th.
Everybody loved the band, and when you played "Unchained Melody", it was so good that my mom thought it was the actual
CD recording playing. Since the wedding I have received numerous raves about the band. The dance floor was packed
the whole night, even my husband's 80 year old grandparents were on the floor for quite a few numbers. The female
vocalist you added was wonderful as well. The energy of the band was awesome, our guests at the wedding were singing
along and dancing up a storm. It made for an unforgettable wedding experience. Thank you Joe Sharino Band!"
"When David and I planned our wedding we decided to choose your band because
we had heard you play many times in the past and we always had a wonderful
time along with all our friends. Alot of our guests were thrilled when they
found out we were having your band and thought that they could never afford
to utilize your services. However, I told them my philosophy was that
choosing the band was the most important part of their guests enjoying your
wedding- they will never walk away talking about the cake, photographer and
flowers but will always remember having a good time.
I had twenty of my relatives from Philadelphia ranging in age from the
twenties to eighties at the wedding and they loved the band! Your band
appeals to people of all ages. My best friend from college commented that
she and her husband hardly ever dance because they are not very good dancers,
but the band was so good they danced practically every dance and it was the
best wedding they have ever attended! You were very helpful in choosing songs and the timing of
when the music should be played. There was no question that we could count
on you which let us concentrate on the many other things we had to do. You
were great to work with and certainly made our special day one to remember."
"Thank you for everything - you were AWESOME! Everyone loved the band - Please feel free
to have people call us for references. You helped to make our wedding
the best day ever. Here are our comments: Joe was very professional and helpful leading
up to the event. He was always
available for suggestions and helped us immensely with his experience. We hired the band sight
unseen and they were even better than all the referrals from the website.
The sound was great, not too loud for the older
generation, but fun for the younger generation. All of our guests called to say they could
not stop dancing and everyone
young and old stayed on the dance floor all night.
We would recommend the band in a heart beat; so easy to work with and they really put on
a very professional show. Joe went out
of his way to make sure everyone had
fun and it truly seemed like the band was having a great time too! We could
not have hoped for a more fun reception! Joe is not only a great musician, but you can
tell he loves what he does and cares a great deal about understanding what his
clients are looking for. We hope we can hire Joe and the band for any major events we
plan for the future."
"Wow! That is the word that comes to mind when thinking about the Joe Sharino Band!
Joe gave us tips on how to keep the wedding flowing, ideas on fun ways to unite the guests
and Joe is the master of all emcees. When the music started, the crowd got moving...and
didn't stop! Everyone of all ages, 75 on down, were "movin' to the groovin'"! The band was
fun, energetic and professional. We were overwhelmed with the amount of notes we received
telling us how much fun they had. Some said, "I haven't danced that much in years!" Others said
"You got the Joe Sharino Band - WOW, they are a Bay Area icon!" and "They did every song
perfectly!" So, if you ever need a reference, you know you can use me! We had the time of
our lives."
"You were fantastic, as expected!
We received so many compliments about how much everyone enjoyed themselves.
Your song selection and variety were perfect! You and the band played songs from each
of the eras
represented by our wedding guests - from the 1950's through to 2001.
The band's energy level was indicative of how much they enjoy what they
do. This energy was also reflected by our guests - each of whom had a
fantastic time. Joe is professional and a pleasure to work with. It was the
one area of our wedding planning that we never worried about (and that's
saying something!). Joe helped guide us through the sequence of
events for the wedding reception. If we can make a recommendation to those
that are lucky enough to book the Joe Sharino Band for their event it is
this: Joe knows what he's doing and has more experience in this business
than you and all of your friends and relatives combined, so trust him and
prepare yourself for a good time! It has been 2 months since our wedding and
we are still receiving compliments from everyone.
We would absolutely recommend the Joe Sharino Band to anyone that wants
the best for their event. We planned our wedding so far in advance we had
our choice of vendors. We selected the Joe Sharino Band and could not have been happier
with our decision. The Joe Sharino Band certainly made our wedding reception one
that will always be remembered. If you would like, you
may use my e-mail address for references."
"We put a lot of work into our wedding and ended up with a fabulous group of
vendors. We would definitely rank the Joe Sharino Band at the top of that
list. You made our lives easier by being so wonderful to work with and even
helping with non-band related wedding issues. We were amazed that when the
band finished at 12:30 AM, not only were 95% of our guests still there, but
everyone was on the dance floor and no one wanted to leave. Many people
commented that they had never seen so many people dance at a wedding and
that you were the best band they had ever seen. We have to agree. While we
definitely busted our budget a bit on the band, the Joe Sharino Band MADE
our wedding. It was worth every penny."
"You were outstanding at our wedding. In fact, you have received rave reviews! Our guests
could not have been more pleased with the music, the band, and the atomosphere of
enthusiasm that you created for the dance floor. Everyone danced and really enjoyed the
night. Thank you again!
"We originally saw your group perform at a friend's wedding and the thing that struck us
the most was that people of all ages were dancing and enjoying the music. As you know,
that's probably the thing every bride and groom want to make sure of most and it was surely
true at our wedding
also. It seemed as if everyone was on the dance floor the entire time you were playing.
The musicianship and vocals were great. You were extremly accomodating and easy to work
with,
even when we changed our first dance song at the last minute! I received a ton of
positive comments about the last song where you had us dancing in a circle to New York,
New York. I would absolutely recommmend your band to anyone who wants to have a great
wedding and know for sure that the music is in good hands."
"The band sounded and looked great. They were are also very professional and a pleasure to work with.
Every one of our guests had nothing but good things to say. Everyone had a great time. Some even mentioned that
they were sore the next morning from dancing so much! The song selection was great. There was a wide variety so
that everyone from grandchildren to grandparents were able to hear their favorite tunes.
Joe and the band were very upbeat and kept the guests dancing all night. There was never a moment that the dance floor
was empty. Joe and the band were very easy to work with. Joe returned emails and calls promptly. He also had lots of
great suggestions when helping us plan the flow of events at the reception. Many of the things we would not have
thought about if Joe had not mentioned them.
Everyone had a great time at our reception and cannot stop talking about how much fun they had.
If you are looking to throw a memorable event you definitely need to hire the Joe Sharino Band.
Joe, thanks again to you and your band. Our wedding reception would not have been as big a success had we not had
such a wonderful band. Thanks again."
"Our wedding was a perfect affair due to your band's amazing performance! We
expected to have fun, but you provided a customized elegance, even learning
and performing our favorite song. Your group reached a multi-generational
audience and had us all dancing; we couldn't be happier with the occasion!
To those searching for more than just a wedding band, we looked into many
groups and eventually went to see the Joe Sharino band play in front of a
benefit concert to 10,000 where they absolutely rocked. They have both a
comprehensive list of songs, and have the flexibility to accommodate with
personal requests. Our guests universally agreed that the music was phenomenal. Joe helped
us organize our choices and selections and provided background music during
hors d'oeuvres and dinner.
We are ever grateful for the excellent entertainment provided by Joe and the
band; honestly, having been to many excellent weddings in the
San Francisco Bay Area, we feel lucky to have found what we consider to be
the best band....
With much thanks and gratitude," "You made the planning of Amanda's wedding very easy in regard to the communications we had with you
and your willingness to work with her on the various songs she wanted you to play. Our friends
are still talking about the great time they had at the reception and it has been three
months since the wedding! Your interaction with the audience was great and one of
the comments we have heard from everyone was that the dance floor was never empty and
always full of energy. Thanks again for making Amanda and Mark's wedding a memory
that will last forever!"
"We have heard from countless numbers of
people telling us how great you guys were! Everybody loved your style, your music choices,
and your interaction with the crowd. Diana and I are so glad that
so many people had fun, and you and your band were huge contributors to that feeling.
You guys were very flexible, and were able to easily adjust to our schedule.
That was very much appreciated.
Your music selections were very good for a large group, with lots of variety. There was
something for everyone. We especially enjoyed your guitarist and sax player coming out into
the crowd for some solos. It truly made the performance special.
I would tell anyone that was planning a wedding to check your schedule first, so they can be
sure to get you on board!
Hopefully, we will meet again. Thanks again for being such a great bunch of guys!"
"We wanted to thank you for playing at our wedding. You were obviously a big hit by
the fact we had to drag the guests off the dance floor! Everyone couldn't stop talking about how
much fun they all had. Mark and I had a blast and we thank you again!"
"The Joe Sharino Band was absolutely fantastic. All our guests commented on
how great the music was. I've never seen a fuller dance floor at any other
wedding. Joe was also very professional to work with. He eased all my
fears and assured me that he would take care of the logistics and make sure
things would run smoothly. Thank you to Joe and his band members!"
"Thank you again for the great show. Your performance was amazing and all of our friends and
family were amazed by how much fun you were. The energy level you guys were able to maintain
was outstanding--you truly kept everyone dancing all night long. And your song selection
included something for everyone, from classics to contemporary hits. We have some great
pictures of our friends up on stage singing along with the band, and it was great how well
you interacted with our guests -- joking and laughing and getting people to sing out loud.
The Joe Sharino Band will always be at the top of our list if we're ever asked for a
recommendation of a great party band. Meg and I would definitely hire you again! Thanks for
coming all the way up to Tahoe for us."
"We have continued to receive compliment after compliment about your band's performance at our reception! We
can't thank you enough! Everyone, both young and old,
felt you had tailored the evening especially to them.
A close friend said "that band had me dancing like a fool all night!" Others told us
that they kept trying to sneak away for a break or a visit to the bar, only to be lured right back onto the
dance floor by some infectious tune. Loved your sax player leading the conga line through the Ahwahnee Hotel! Jenn's father always
says, "That band was fantastic!". You've got the right mix of class, professionalism and fun."
"The Joe Sharino Band did an outstanding job at Tom and my wedding. The pace and choice of
music were excellent. We continue to have comments from friends about our wedding such as:
"It was the best wedding I've ever been to.", "The band was excellent.", "I love Joe Sharino".
Joe and the band were extremely accomodating in helping us set up a successful wedding and
advised us on how to keep the party moving. The band's enthusiasm is contagious! Thanks again!"
"You and your band made our wedding! Your timing with the "spotlight dances" and choice of
music were perfect. Everyone at the wedding was on the dance floor (I have the pictures to prove
it!). Guests were asking me, "Where did you find this band?!" I especially want to thank you for
your patience and help with the planning process. All of your suggestions were right on. I could
never have done it without you. I would recommend you and your band to anyone who wants to
have a blast at their own wedding!"
"Great job! You couldn't see the dancefloor at our wedding once the whole night! The thing we
really liked about the band was that they can do anything from Sinatra to Van Halen, the variety
of music was fabulous! Joe's a great entertainer, he engaged the crowd and kept everyone coming
back for more. The entire experience was a pleasurable one, and we would hire the Joe Sharino
Band again in a heartbeat! Thanks guys!"
"The Joe Sharino Band came highly recommended. We saw them play "live". We heard our favorite tunes
and we were suddenly part of a sea of people on the dance floor. We knew then that they were the
right band for us! With 250 people at our wedding, they played just about every song that someone
wanted to hear throughout the evening. The dance floor was never bare. Now, months later, I'm still
hearing that our wedding was a hoot and that the band was awesome! This came from people of all
ages. Exactly what we wanted!"
"You may not remember us, but we will never forget you! Your band was absolutely fabulous! I
couldn't get off the dance floor. Thank you so much for bringing such fun and liveliness to our
wedding. We especially appreciated you learning our songs. What a wonderful way to start a marriage!"
"Thank you for being such a big part of the success of our wedding reception. We've received
so much positive feedback about how much people enjoyed you and your band! From young to
middle aged to old, everyone had a blast and there seemed to be something for everyone! Every
time I looked up to where people were supposed to be sitting, there was no one because they
were all on the dance floor! We really enjoyed how the sax player came down on the dance floor
and played, too. It was great how you personalized the whole night. The band really seemed to
get into the crowd and vice versa! Thanks again!"
"You are the very best! I wish we had more kids, I'd have you play at their weddings! It couldn't
have gone any better and you made it so easy with your help in the planning and scheduling. Our
friends all said it was the best wedding they've ever attended. Thanks again."
"Thank you so much for playing our wedding. Once you started playing, everyone just danced
until the hotel made us all leave! I was really amazing at the depth of songs to choose from in
working with you. Everything from the first moment we contacted you was professional and trouble
free. It is too bad getting married is once in a life time because we would love to do it again.
How about the anniversary party?! Again, thank you so much!"
"Thank you very much, excellent job! All our guests had a wonderful time dancing and we have
the photos to prove it! I really appreciated your returning calls promptly and all your suggestions
regarding the order of events. We feel extremely fortunate to have had you as the band at our
wedding. We would have no reservations in recommending you and your band to our family and friends."
"The Joe Sharino Band is AMAZING. We chose the band based on their tape and the positive
recommendations...best choice we've ever made! He completed our wedding in a way we never
imagined. Everyone danced; people of all ages. The music was perfect."
"It was great! Everyone loved it from children to my mom and dad who are 70 years old. Our
family and friends were very impressed. They are still talking about the great time they had
and how good the Joe Sharino Band was! We enthusiastically recommend the Joe Sharino Band for
a really fun time and a memorable celebration."
"You guys are without a doubt the hottest sound happening when it comes to having a great
celebration! You rocked the house! Our wedding would not have been the same without the Joe
Sharino Band. Thanks for helping to give us a day we will never forget!"
"You made our wedding with your fantastic band! Everyone danced and loved the music! You
tailored the event perfectly! You are incredibly talented and we will never forget what a
great job you did!"
"Everyone's still talking... not about the food, the ceremony or my dress... about your band!
Special thanks to the sax guy who played solos out on the dance floor and on a table! Great job!"
"The comments keep pouring in about your band's great singing and the way you got us all involved!"
"You guys were so great at Amy's wedding. I had lots of people tell me that the music really
made the wedding. I sure had a great time and I'm sure everyone the did too. Please pass on my
thanks to all the band members and also your crew. I have 3 more children to marry off so
someday we will do business together again!"
"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all your efforts for our wedding. Your
patience and understanding with me during the planning months definitely paid off because
everything turned out perfectly. I couldn't have asked for a better evening. And we definitely
couldn't have pulled it off without your amazing ability to get the crowd going. Ron and I can't
thank you enough."
"Without question, your band's versatility was the biggest hit of the party. Everyone had a
marvelous time, nobody left, and people are still telling stories today. We have been told that
several neighbors ended up having their own parties outside dancing to the music. Without
hesitation, I would recommend "The Joe Sharino Band" for any type of event, especially a
wedding. I hope to see you this year."
"What a great time we all had at Jana and Pat's reception. You and the band were terrific. You
have a wonderfull reputation and it is rightly deserved. So many people came to me and said the
band was fabulous. You were!! Thanks so much for being a part of our PERFECT day."
"Great job! Thanks for being so adaptable to our requests and schedule... and no one left early!"
"Thank you and your band for the wonderful job you did at our wedding! We've received so
many compliments - everyone loved you! We'll definitely recommend you!"
"Excellent job at Michelle's wedding! Your professionalism was most appreciated."
"Thanks for making our reception so special and memorable and special with your excellent
music and voices. Thank you for putting the extra touches into your performance like going
into the crowd and accomodating our special songs!
"Thanks much for your excellent performance at the wedding! Everyone was impressed. I
personally had many people tell me that your band was the best they have ever heard."
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