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Janis Nowlan Band is a wedding band located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania performing for destination weddings at Atlantic Seashore and Pocono Mountains resorts, and at wedding venues throughout the Mid-Atlantic States. Janis Nowlan herself is at the heart of the band with her extensive performing experience and piano, keyboard, vocal and composing talents. The band is a high-energy group of versatile musicians who can provide continuous live music spanning a variety of genres and generations. Let them work with you to plan, coordinate and create the celebration of your dreams with their professional and award-winning talent.

Services Offered
Janis Nowlan Band has an array of services available for your wedding. With an expansive repertoire and the ability to learn new songs for your first dance or requests, Bandleader Janis Nowlan will customize their set list to fit your tastes, create a dynamic ambiance, and be the ideal soundtrack of your special day. The options of combining your choice of musical instruments for your ceremony and cocktail hour can add a unique and fun touch to the night. Additional services Janis Nowlan Band can provide are:

  • Ceremony
  • Cocktail hour
  • MC
  • Continuous Live Music
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Willingness to travel
  • Lighting
  • Microphones
  • Sound system

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Meredith Sent on 12/02/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The Janis Nowlan Band played at our wedding July 2010 and they were amazing! I have been to so many weddings and they are by far the best band I have heard. Janis did a great job reading the crowd and kept the majority of our guests dancing throughout the entire night. The one comment that my husband and I hear over and over again about our wedding was that people loved the Janis Nowlan Band. Janis was easy to work with before the wedding, was very responsive to all of our questions and played all the songs we wanted to hear! I highly recommend!
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Alix Sent on 09/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I absolutely loved working with Janis and her band! They are highly rated for a reason - they deliver talent and professionalism that equate to you and your guests having the absolute best time on the dance floor. Janis truly cares about each wedding - with several phone calls to hammer out every detail for the day of to make you (the bride) stress free! Despite our wedding weather being ridiculously hot - every single person was on that dance floor dancing (and sweating) up a storm and it made me so happy to see my guests having such a fantastic time. I hope to go to weddings in the future where Janis and her band are playing because I know it'll be nothing but a great time. If you are looking for a wedding band - you should just stop here and book The Janis Nowlan band. You won't regret it.
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Taylor Sent on 10/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best band!

Janis and her band are amazing. We had people coming up to us all night complimenting her and the bad. She helped us create our wedding night schedule and played a great mix of songs everyone loved.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Rabbi Rayzel Raphael Rabbi Rayzel Raphael Wedding Officiants

Janis brings great spirit to her music. She's adaptable to many settings and always joy to work with! Blessings, Rabbi Rayzel

Alexandria Catherine Events Alexandria Catherine Events Wedding Planners

I had the pleasure of working with Janis and her team on a NYE wedding. All I can say is... phenomenal. Not only was Janis incredibly thorough as the event approached and made an effort to communicate with me as the coordinator, but she was friendly and genuinely took an interest in how we could make our couple happiest. The day of the event, her team was timely and worked together to get things set up and ready to go. During the event, the band kept everyone on their feet and made sure to oblige the requests of the couple. I would love to work with this gang again, and hope we do again soon!

Pictures by Todd Photography Pictures by Todd Photography Wedding Photographers

Janis Nowlan and her band are absolutely amazing and offer a truly special combination of musicianship, professionalism, and fun with the ability adapt on the fly to suit each of couples unique needs so that every guest is entertained and engaged.... all the while keeping things sophisticated and tasteful!

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