Luxury Event Entertainment · Est. 2017
The party board
Start with the feeling: ceremony hush, cocktail sparkle, packed dance floor, and a DJ bridge that keeps the room moving. Then we build the lineup around it.
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Live band, DJ, brass, strings, or hybrid - chosen for the room, not for a package menu.
Custom, not cookie cutter
Black-tie polish, wedding-weekend joy, gala confidence, or club energy after dinner.
Designed around guest behavior
Ceremony, cocktails, dinner, speeches, dance set, afterparty - every transition gets an owner.
The night keeps movingThe contingency plan is part of the booking conversation, from personnel to production.
Calm before the room opensYour biggest moments deserve our best entertainers: touring-level musicians, with every detail engineered for the room.
Great Family Artists is an event entertainment and production agency specializing in live wedding bands, brass and string ensembles, DJs, and full-scale production for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
Founded in 2017 by seasoned touring musicians Jonathan Huvard and Jordan Linit, and later joined by partner Bryan Lipman, the agency grew from years of cross-country touring, deep industry relationships, and a shared vision for redefining live event entertainment.
As touring, session, and recording artists, Jonathan and Jordan have spent decades performing on stages around the world and sharing bills with some of the biggest names in music. Their careers have taken them from legendary concert halls and major festivals to television appearances and recording studios, giving them a unique understanding of what world-class live entertainment looks and feels like. Bryan brings extensive experience in artist booking and management, having worked with many of the nation’s premier touring acts and helped book performances at iconic venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Greek Theatre, and Madison Square Garden.
Together, the three founders have cultivated a trusted network of chart-topping and internationally touring musicians who have become more than colleagues; they’ve become family. They bring that experience to every wedding, social celebration, and corporate event, selecting the right artists for the occasion and curating every element around the client’s vision, audience, and setting.
We approach every celebration as a reunion: our family of artists coming together with yours. From the initial concept through the final performance, our team thoughtfully develops each experience with custom setlists, tailored band configurations, immersive entertainment, and full-scale production. The result is an event that runs smoothly and feels entirely personal to the client. Based in New York and Denver, Great Family Artists performs throughout the United States and at destination events around the world.
We deep-dive into your vision, help you articulate your ideas, and craft a cohesive event your guests can't stop talking about.
Top-of-the-line musicians who have topped the charts, toured the world, and brought the house down thousands of times.
Straightforward advice, genuine feedback and insider insights so everything comes together seamlessly with your vendor team.
Everyone on the Great Family team, from stage crew to office staff, is vetted and trained to look after you at every step.
Choose the kind of night you are building, then we shape the band, DJ, and production around the room.
Live bands for weddings, galas, corporate events and private parties. Pop, funk, jazz, soul, Latin and Top 40, from intimate trios to full horn-driven show bands. String quartets, themed bands and celebrity talent complete the roster.
Professional DJs and MCs carry the energy between band sets. A complimentary DJ keeps a curated playlist going through dinner, so the room is warm when the band comes back. Choose the MC style that fits your crowd.
New Orleans–inspired brass bands for second-line entrances and dance sets; elegant string trios and quartets for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours and formal receptions.
Pick the songs that matter to you. We build the setlist around them, and if a favorite isn't in our repertoire yet, we learn it for your moment.
Staging, lighting design, audio engineering, wardrobe and visual styling, matched to your look and run by one team so the whole room works together.
Say goodbye to stressing over timing, insurance and set-up. Our event managers connect with your venue and planner in advance and proactively handle the logistics and details on your behalf.
We learn your vision, venue and the feeling you want in the room.
We select the bands, DJs and performers that fit the night.
Your must-plays, plus our read of the crowd on the night.
Staging, lighting and sound coordinated with your planner and venue.
Live entertainment and event flow, delivered start to finish.
"Guests of all ages were dancing all night and the dance floor was completely packed. There were even hotel guests dancing in the hallway outside of our venue because the music was so good!"Heather
"Most epic wedding band of all time! Our entire wedding was chanting 'one more song' for a solid 3 minutes when they stopped playing. They had EVERYONE dancing!"Casey
"Their team leading up to the wedding was responsive, professional, and truly took all of our ideas to heart. The band was on time, on point, and literally one of the best parts of our wedding."Blake
"The entire process was so seamless — from booking to curating the setlist, it was evident they have a calculated system to keep everything organized. Cannot recommend them enough!"Erin
"They exceeded every expectation we had. The dance floor was packed the entire night! They brought the party and every guest said, 'wow, where did you get that band?!'"Keara
"Five stars don't do Great Family Artists justice! Our wedding guests could not stop talking about how incredible the band was. SO MUCH FUN!"Will
NYC wedding bands, hybrid DJ and live sax acts, and full event production from our Park Avenue South studio. Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Hamptons and the whole tri-state area.
Colorado wedding bands and corporate entertainment for Denver, Boulder, Vail, Aspen, and ranch and resort venues across the Rockies.
Miami wedding entertainment with Latin rhythms, Top 40 and classics, for South Beach ballrooms, Little Havana celebrations and waterfront private events.
Our bands, DJs and production team travel to destination weddings, charity galas, festivals and corporate events across the United States and abroad.
We provide live wedding bands, DJs and full event production for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. Entertainment, staging, lighting and sound are run by a single team: one vendor, one plan.
We are based in New York City and Denver, with a dedicated band in Miami. We play weddings and events across the United States and travel for destination events.
Pop, funk, soul, jazz, Latin, Motown, classical strings, New Orleans brass and Top 40 dance music. Every setlist is custom, and if a favorite song isn't in our repertoire, we'll learn it for you.
Yes, and it's one of our favorite formats. Book a DJ, a live band, or a hybrid of DJ plus live musicians. A complimentary DJ plays between band sets so the party never stops.
Yes. We're an all-in-one entertainment and production agency: custom staging, lighting design, audio engineering, wardrobe and logistics, coordinated directly with your planner and venue by our event managers.
Every program is custom-designed around your event, venue and band configuration, so pricing is quoted individually. Fill out the inquiry form and we'll be in touch within 24 hours with a personalized quote.
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Tell us the date, city, guest count, and room feel. We will recommend the right band, DJ, or hybrid plan and tell you when a smaller setup makes more sense.
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