WeddingWire Couples’ Choice / Bride’s Choice Award
PROFESSIONALISM 5.0/5.0 VALUE 5.0/5.0 FLEXIBILITY 5.0/5.0
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My fiance and I were referred to Janis Nowlan Band after they played at two other weddings we had been too. We also went to two of their showcases. At each event, the band showed their talents right off the bat. We had so much fun and were very confident in booking Janis for our wedding. After replaying the details of our wedding over and over in our heads, my now husband and I have to say that Janis and her band truly made the party. We could not have imagined how great they would be. So many of our guests commented on the band both during and after the wedding. Every single person had an amazing time dancing the night away, which exactly what we hoped for! There was the perfect mix of music for everyone. Janis also makes an amazing MC and her band is so interactive with the crowd. Our wedding would not have been the same without them – it was truly the best party!
Erin, 12/29/17, 5 Reviews
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The Janis Nowlan Band played for our daughter’s wedding. I can not say strongly enough what a wonderful decision it was to include this band as part of the reception. Janis, herself, is extremely conscientious, communicative, responsive and reassuring. Her band is full of energy, talent and personality. Their music appealed to all ages and everyone was up dancing. They made the party and what a party it was!!! If I could have rated them higher (100/5) I would have!! The Janis Nowlan Band is, without question, the one decision you must make. You, and every single guest, will have unforgettable fun!!
Jane, 12/2/17, 1 Review
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The Janis Nowlan Band just played for my daughter’s wedding reception. From the first song until the very last, our guests were up on their feet dancing all night! So many people told me they were the best wedding band they ever heard, and that the wedding was so much fun. You can have the best venue and food, but if the music is not superb, your guests will not have a great time. Having the Janis Nowlan Band play at our wedding was the best decision we made! Janis is a dream to work with, and stays in touch with you every step of the way. She even played at the wedding ceremony. And then she called me after the wedding to make sure we were all satisfied. The best part was that they played a great mix of music so everyone could get up and dance, I can not recommend them enough. Book them now! You will all have a blast!
Michele, 11/4/17, 1 Review
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The Janis Nowlan Band was the BEST decision I made for my wedding (other than the groom!). From our very first experience with them, Janis and her bandmates were kind, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and excited to be a part of my day! Janis truly cared about each and every client she has. She helped guide my and my now-husband to the best musical choices, asking all the right questions and making somehow perfect suggestions. I still get teary when I think of my first dance. The band kept my guests dancing the whole night, and I could not have asked for a more wonderful, magical time. Best of all, they even planned a surprise performance where my dad played the bongos with them! The Janis Nowlan Band are endlessly sparkly and energetic, and they made my big day even more incredible than I ever imagined.
Sara, 11/4/17, 1 Review
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The Janis Nowlan Band was one of the highlights of our wedding! After dancing with them all night at a friends wedding, I didn’t even hesitate with who I wanted to contact to perform at my own wedding this Fall. The band was able to get EVERY person on the dance floor – from age 13 to age 85. In the 24 hours following the wedding, nearly every guest asked us how we found such a great band and told us how impressed they were! Janis made the planning process so easy for us with check-in calls that made me confident that she was prepared to deliver a great party! My husband and I (as well as all of our guests) highly recommend Janis Nowlan Band!!
Lauren, 10/21/17, 4 Reviews
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If you are looking for a phenomenal band that your guests will talk about for weeks after the wedding, then Janis Nowlan Band is your band. The band was fabulous. There were quite a few times we had to remind ourselves that we were listening to a band, not the original artist. The band knew how to get the party started and yet not make the older people at the wedding want to leave due to the volume. The ballroom at Jasna Polana was definitely rocking the night of my daughter’s wedding.
Lisa, 10/21/17, 1 Review
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The Janis Nowlan Band made our wedding perfect! They know how to rev things up and get everyone dancing and excited. They also know how to slow things down and give everyone a chance to eat and chat without having to yell over the music. Janis went above and beyond in making sure she pronounced our entire wedding party’s names correctly and was very flexible on the day of making small changes to keep everyone happy! I’m so grateful we were able to have the Janis Nowlan Band play our wedding and would recommend them to anyone looking to have a PARTY at their wedding!
Emily, 9/24/17, 1 Review
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We have heard words like extraordinary, excellent, unbelievable and other superlatives from friends and family about Janis Nowlan Band
They were a pleasure to work with, went the extra mile to learn some special songs for us and then kept the party going at exactly the right pace through the cocktail hour, announcements, dinner and dancing the night away. We simply could not have been happier.
Thank you very much for everything. We will mention your name to everyone we know looking for the best band in Philly. The Janis Nowlan band certainly owns that title!
Mary, 9/23/17, 2 Reviews
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My wedding wouldn’t have been the same without Janis Nowlan Band. From the first time we went to one of their showcases, we knew we needed them to bring their talent, their energy, and their finesse to our once in a lifetime day. It is evident from the phone calls we had with Janis in the months prior to the wedding that she works tirelessly to deliver perfection… from the ceremony starting at 5:30 to midnight when the night was over …. Janis Nowlan Band was nonstop, absolute perfection. Going above and beyond, they even learned two entirely new songs… and one of them was our first dance. We were SPEECHLESS. My eyes filled with tears as I tried to remember the steps for the dance we rehearsed. Hearing them sing our requested song for the first time after months of anticipation was a moment we will never forget. It meant so much to us. We will never forget how all 180+ guests were on their feet dancing for the majority of the night with us. It was a wonderful and surreal experience. The biggest compliment we continue to get after the wedding is “ Your Band was outsdtanding!” … they truly were and we are so thankful and thrilled that we were able to have them.
Valerie, 9/17/17, 1 Review
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First of all, 5 stars is nowhere nearly enough!
Secondly, this very talkative woman does not know where to begin when talking about Janis and her crew..
Third, what’s a mom to do when her adult,professional daughter and her partner plan and pay for their own weddding?
“YOU BUY THE BAND.”…So glad I “bought” Janis Nolan Band!
I knew I wanted them after attending a showcase more than a year before the wedding.
My ONLY requests were : I want a great party,have great people with great vocals playing great instrumentals .
Have a crowded dance floor from the minute the party started til the last guest left..Have the guests drag themselves out since their feet hurt from dancing so much . I wanted a fabulous party and that’s what I got…..and more! I made a new friend. From the first minute I met Janis she was so easy to talk to.In the months leading up to the wedding ,the many conversations initiated by her to make sure we got everything we wanted were so special. She was so thorough and made sure everything we wanted would be done.
The entire evening was amazing, but all people talked about that night and still do a month and a half later was …THAT BAND ..WOW WHAT A GREAT BAND! I got the party I asked Janis for and she and her crew did not disappoint !
In the words of the great Frankie Vali “OH WHAT A NIGHT!
Merle, 9/17/17, 1 Review
5.0
One of the best decisions we made was to hire the Janis Nowlan Band. We went to one of their showcases and knew right away that this was the band for us. Fast forward to our wedding day and Janis did not disappoint. They were absolutely fantastic!!! Throughout the whole process, Janis was responsive, professional and very easy to talk to. It’s been over a month since our wedding and we still receive compliments on our band selection. Several friends have inquired about hiring Janis for their weddings. Do yourself a favor and do the same!! They will make it a night to remember.
Laura, 9/1/17, 3 Reviews
5.0
Three words: “Hire this band.”
Janis is the ultimate professional, working tirelessly beforehand to ensure the perfect playlist and reading the crowd during the event to tailor that playlist to the actual crowd. Everyone was up and dancing from the first song to the last.
Barbara, 8/26/17, 2 Reviews
5.0
The Janis Nowlan Band is hands-down the most amazing addition you can add to your wedding celebration. Janis is an expert at working the room and building excitement, and the band is made up of world-class musicians. Our wedding saw people on the dance for for the ENTIRE duration of the evening, and I am confident that the Janis Nowlan band was a key driver behind this amazing atmosphere.
JJ, 8/26/17, 3 Reviews
5.0
5 star seasoned performers. Janis Nolan and her band kept the dance tempo just right from the cocktail hour to our dinner dance venue. No one, from 18-85 years, left this wedding without spending time on the dance floor, raving about this amazing band. Janis Nolan is the best hands down!
MaryJo, 8/26/17, 1 Review
5.0
The Janis Nowlan band was absolutely incredible! They were the band for our wedding in August and completely blew us away. All of our guests were dancing the entire time and were raving about the band then and continue to do so now. The music was amazing. Janis is extremely thorough and spent time talking to me on the phone going through every detail. The Janis Nowlan band truly helped our dream wedding come to life!!
Lauren, 8/19/17, 5 Reviews
5.0
Fantastic Band, Great people, a joy to work with!!
Lawto, 7/1/17, 4 Reviews
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At the wedding, everything was just how we imagined it. They played for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. At the reception our guests (grandparent included) were on the dance floor from start to finish. Throughout the night I had guests asking about the band so they could recommend them to other couples. We are so pleased with their performance. I would recommend the Janis Nowlan Band to any Bride and Groom who are looking to dance the night away!
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Our guests are still raving about it. The dance floor was packed non stop from the start of the reception to the end. We knew the first time we heard the Janis Nowlan Band we had to have them at our wedding and we now know we picked the BEST band around.
The energy in the room that night was phenomenal and we owe it all to them. Alyssa and Tom had the times of their lives as did all of us.
Janis and her band were terrific to work with during our whole planning process and we will highly recommend the Janis Nowlan Band to anyone and hope to see them again. If I had 10 thumbs they would all be up right now.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Kudos to all of the band for their superb talent, perfect personalization, and ultimate professionalism. The energy was contagious, the timing impeccable, and the entertainment exhilarating! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this event the “wedding of the decade”!!
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The music appealed to all age groups & was done professionally — exactly what I was looking for.
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What a wonderful wedding – thanks to you and your singers and musicians! Even the reluctant people couldn’t resist and made their way to the dance floor – and you could see on their faces the fun they were having stepping to the beat… I got many MANY compliments about the Janis Nowlan Band during the reception – the young people who have heard a lot of bands were amazed at your spectacular sound. (I think some of them wish they could get married again just to have you!) Ray and I thank you for doing what you do best – getting the party started and keeping it going, and for your friendship and kindness to our family. You made my daughter Crista and Ken’s day special and one that everyone who attended will always remember.
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Truly a close second to the occasion, but only to my bride. Could not ask for more, from start to finish.
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They are extremely talented musicians and worth every penny!
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Every guest at my daughter’s wedding stayed on the dance floor till their energy ran out or the band finished!
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She made my daughters wedding a huge success! Our guests were dancing all night! Janis was very easy to work with, and kept in contact with us from the time we booked her, up till the big day. If your looking for an outstanding band, Janis Nowlan is the one for you!
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I highly recommend Janis Nowlan to anyone who wants a classy but FUN wedding reception. In fact, one of my bridesmaids has already booked them for her wedding! Thank you for making the night such a huge success Janis & crew!
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Her forte is her extensive repertoire of songs! Janis is a true professional, courteous, and well-organized. She is flexible and listens closely to what your desires are! She is a wonderful emcee as well.
She cares sincerely about every bride and groom and the wedding guests. This isn’t just a “gig” for her. She loves what she does, and her joy and excitement as well as that of the band is ever present!! She is a lovely, lovely person. She sings herself and plays the piano.
Her band members are so talented! Janis utilizes well the strengths of the horn sections, the amazing drummer, and her 3 incredible vocalists. The choreography is spectacular! You would think
you were at a concert! Our guests enjoyed a full night of dancing!
I have already told Janis that when our last child gets married, she has to return again!!
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Our guests were up dancing having a fabulous time the entire wedding! This band is so fun!!
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If you’re looking for great music for your event, you must check out Janis Nowlan Band. They will not disappoint you. We hired this band for our daughter’s wedding and they were awesome. Janis listened to our requests and needs. Everything we asked for, she delivered. The band played non-stop and they had everyone up on the dance floor all night long. Now that’s a sign of a great band. The members of this band are so talented. Friends and family are still talking about this wedding and how much they loved the music. Don’t waste your time running around checking other bands and DJ’s. Hands down, this band is the best. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. That’s how much I loved their music! NE Philly Mom
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She’s also quite responsive to the want and do not want lists. The singers actually come down off the stage and get the audience involved and out on the dance floor. If you’re looking for a great band that can play most anything for your affair, this would be the one.
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Speaking with Janis over the next few months, she is extremely courteous, professional and has your best interests at heart! She kept telling me, “it’s your day!”.
The week before the wedding talking to Janis we set up a timeline and she made everything run so smooth, she knew we wanted a party and a party we got!!
I never really left the dance floor the entire night, but the amazing part, neither did most of the wedding!
There were slight mishaps at the venue the day of the wedding, but no one had a single clue because we had The Janis Nolan Band entertaining our guests from the minute they walked in the door.
Hands down the best part of my wedding, people were asking me the night of the wedding and are continually asking who was that band?? The Janis Nolan Band!! thank you for an amazing wedding night!!
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Well Janis exceeded our expectations. She stayed in constant contact with our daughter and us up to the wedding day. She even found us a string quartet with only 2 weeks notice when our church singer cancelled! The wedding reception was fabulous. Janis never stopped playing and the dance floor was never empty. Everyone was amazed with the performance. Without a doubt, if you want a top notch reception or party, Janis Nowlan should be the first call you make.
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She worked around our schedule during the planning process and listened to all of our needs.
When it came to the big day we really couldn’t have asked for more. The energy was great and the band knew exactly what to play to keep everyone on the floor. They really made the party special.
Our guests are still telling us how amazing the band was!!
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the original artist. * Janice added such a personal touch to the reception. * The band was so energetic. They kept everyone on the dance floor. * When you said you were having a band I never imagined they would be
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Services Used: Band, Ceremony Music
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Our wedding reception was the most special because of the Janis Nowlan Band. The band had so much personality and they put that love and fun into our wedding. Our guests are still raving about our band! The dance floor was filled all night long! I cannot say enough about how wonderful and talented this band is! From the quality of the sound to all of the great music they know, they truly are unbelievable!
It has been a pleasure staying in contact with Janis. We love to see her band perform in the summer for an outside concert! We watch our wedding video and each time are still in awe about all they did to make our wedding reception so amazing! We feel truly honored to have had them for our special day!
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If you answered YES to these questions, then you better call Janis to book them quick!
Every single one of my guests gushed about how amazing this band is. Every time I looked around, not a single person was sitting. Even my mom danced, and she NEVER dances!
Leading up to the wedding, Janis will work with you to create your perfect playlist and is more than happy to take special requests (just make sure you do so a couple months beforehand). No one wanted the last song to be over, and when it did, everyone stayed on the floor to give them a huge round of applause. Best band ever!!