Live Music for Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Parties, and more!

Whether you're looking for light cocktail jazz for your party, a classic rock cover band, classical guitar for your wedding, a six-piece dance ensemble, or anything in between, Braden will be happy to provide you with music for your event at competitive rates. While based in the NYC tri-state area and the Seattle, WA metro area, Braden does travel - of course, rates may be higher in other areas to cover expenses, but he'll still do his best to work within your budget.

Also, Braden plays with most of the ensembles he books, so you'll be talking directly to the band. If you're hiring one of the bands that Braden books but does not play with, he'll put you in direct contact with one of the members of that band to make your planning process easy!

Here's a number of samples you can download of musical ensembles that Braden plays on, and could provide for your event:

Solo Jazz Guitar
Bossa Nova Trio
Guitar/Sax duo - pop song
Classical Guitar
Jazz Trio
Acoustic Guitar & Female Vocalist
Jazz Guitar & Male Vocalist
Jazz Quartet

Check out this video of Double Down, Braden's 6-piece swing/jazz band:

Here's a video of Average Bar Band, a 4-piece rock cover band that Braden does the booking for:

Some of Braden's past and present clients are:

The Brick Church School, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, The Brooklyn Kickball Association, Candace DeBartolo (booking agent for Mustangs Band), Filmmaker Carlos V. Gutierrez, Columbia University, Key Largo Anglers' Club, Liz Claiborne, Manhattanville College, New School University, New York Univeristy, Numerous wedding couples, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Princeton University, Sam Hill Bands, Stacee Mandeville (event manager/dance instructor)

Braden has performed at many of NYC's most prestigious event halls, hotels, and locations, including:

Angel Orensanz Foundation (NYC), Bayard's (NYC), B.B.King's, Bridgewater's (NYC), Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Central Park Boathouse, The Chart House (NJ), The Empire State Building, Fox Hollow (Long Island NY), Gary's Loft (NYC), The Grand Hyatt, The Hammond Museum (Upstate NY), The Lighthouse (NYC), Louis XVI (Long Island NY), Merrymakers at the Water’s Edge (NJ), The Millenium Hotel, New York Athelic Club, The Picnic House (Brooklyn, NY), The Sheraton NY, Tavern on the Green (Wellington, FL), The Waldorf Astoria, Westbury Manor (Long Island NY), The West Side Loft (NYC), The 21 Club

Some feedback from Braden's various clients regarding his popular swing/jazz band Double Down:

"Hiring Double Down for our wedding was a great decision....they made our wedding unique ...and all the guests couldn't stop talking about them. Throughout the planning process working with Braden, John, and the rest of the band was a pleasure, they always made me fee like they had everything under control. I would highly recommend this incredibly talented band to anyone planning a party that is looking for something different rather than the standard cheesy wedding band." Rachel, NY,NY

“This band has a tight sound and keeps the audience on its feet. I booked them for an annual dance event, and not only did our guests talk about them for weeks afterwards – they requested that we hire them for nearly every upcoming event we have. They’re the band of choice whenever you’re looking to throw a successful gig.” - Stacee Mandeville, event manager and featured dancer in Paramount Classics’s Mad Hot Ballroom (in regards to Double Down)

“Double Down made our wedding so much fun. Their repertoire is extensive, and they played something for everyone — slow songs, fast songs, standards, funny songs, even songs for kids. They kept the whole party dancing for hours. Our guests still tell us how much they loved the music. Double Down was professional and courteous, and a joy to work with while planning our celebration.” - Kerry and Kevin, NY,NY

“Double Down put on an incredible show at our wedding. They entertained us all night, opening with jazz and moving into many great swing tunes. They are each very talented musicians and John has a wonderful voice. Together they have a terrific energy. You can tell that the band is having fun - and it's contagious. All the guests, from the youngest to the oldest, got up to dance, and the band kept us on our feet all night long! My father, a long-time jazz fan, absolutely loved Double Down. We have received many compliments on this fabulous band. They were very professional and all nice guys. We are so happy that we had them play at our wedding. Thanks for making our wedding reception such a great party!” - Christa, NY,NY

And the short, sweet, and simple:

"Thank you for your wonderful playing the other night." - Ivan, Brooklyn, NY (after hiring Braden's guitar duet for his dinner party)

More recommendations are available upon request.

For further booking inquiries, contact Braden at 917 518-6489, or email at braden@bradenpalmer.com