Why Choose The Jon Bates Band?

Professional high caliber musicians and vocalists who have performed and recorded with internationally renowned acts!

Excellent references and very competitive rates!

An extensive and diverse repertoire of all styles of music, including Popular Hits from every era, Swing, Rhythm 'n Blues, Motown, Classic & Current Rock, Big Band, Dance, Funk, Romantic Ballads, Latin, Disco, Country, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Show Tunes, ethnic favorites, and more!

A spirit of cooperation and the talent to always accommodate special requests!

Experience that only comes from years of performing and working closely with brides & grooms, maitre'ds, banquet managers, wedding professionals, event coordinators and other service providers, to establish the perfect flow for every wedding, party, and special event!

Any musician(s) you may want for your wedding ceremony and/or cocktail hour!

The addition of a full horn section or any other specific vocalists or instrumentalists that you may desire to fulfill your particular needs or musical preferences!

Uniquely experienced and logistically equipped to play at many remote locations, destination weddings, and island events around the world, without the hassles that are usually huge challenges for most bands and event planners in those situations!

Steadily performing throughout the New York metropolitan area, the Hudson Valley, and Martha’s Vineyard, with easy access to Nantucket, Cape Cod, Newport and all of New England.

Members of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce since 1994.

Able to provide a wide variety of DJ Dance mixes through a state-of-the-art sound system between band sets, or as an added option at the end of the night.