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Big Easy Band

New Orleans Wedding & Corporate Event Band

The Ultimate New Orleans Live Music Experience

Big Easy Band is a premier New Orleans wedding and corporate event band, specializing in high-energy live music for receptions, private parties, and large-scale events. By blending authentic New Orleans flavor with pop favorites, we create unforgettable experiences that keep dance floors packed all night.

With over two decades of performing in New Orleans and around the world, we’ve provided live music for wedding receptions, cocktail hours, ceremonies, corporate events, conventions, festivals, and private celebrations of every kind. Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, a high-end corporate event, or a lively party, you’re in expert hands with the Big Easy Band.

We work closely with you and your vendors to ensure every detail—from timing to formalities—is executed seamlessly, allowing you and your guests to fully enjoy the moment. Known for our professionalism, communication, and ability to deliver exactly what clients envision, Big Easy Band is a trusted New Orleans wedding band and event band featured on preferred vendor lists for top venues, planners, and DMCs.

In addition to our full band, we also offer Soul Brass Band—a New Orleans brass band experience perfect for second lines, cocktail hours, and unique event moments.Learn more about Soul Brass Band.

Looking for a New Orleans wedding band that delivers both authenticity and energy? Big Easy Band brings the city’s sound to life for every celebration.

They are so much fun, have such amazing energy, and are extremely talented musicians.

Don’t just take our word for it

Our goal is to provide you with the ultimate New Orleans party experience. You could have your event anywhere but you choose New Orleans for its rich culture, music, food, architecture, and atmosphere. As such, we offer a unique service compared with a typical party band you can find anywhere else in the world. 

Big Easy Band nominated for Best of the Beat award
Big Easy Band recognized as Best of Weddings Winner by The Knot
Best Wedding Band Ever!!!
Best Wedding Band Ever!!!
Chris T.
James Martin Band is amazing!!! We hired his band as a Second Line and to perform during our wedding reception at the Marigny Opera House. To say he killed it is an understatement. Our wedding guests had such an amazing time that we ended up watching him perform again at the Spotted Cat that same night! James was extremely professional and responsive during the entire planning process. He was very accommodating and sought to ensure our event ran smoothly from the rehearsal, ceremony, second line, cocktail hour and reception. I would highly recommend James Martin Band for any event!!!
Best Wedding (and any event) Band!!!
Best Wedding (and any event) Band!!!
Natalie K.
James put together a four piece band (sax, guitar, bass, drums) for our reception and a separate six piece brass band for our second line and they were both amazing! My now husband and I are big music fans and we worked with James to put together our ideal setlist for the reception a good mix of New Orleans Funk with some Classic Rock; i.e. The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Talking Heads, The Band, David Bowie, JJ Cale and Robert Palmer to name a few. He was happy to accommodate some special requests and they knocked those songs out of the park - THEY ROCKED IT. I was truly blown away by the talent we had.
Star-Stunning Crew for Pop-Up Performances
Star-Stunning Crew for Pop-Up Performances
Joshua H
We took to the streets for 3 days of music and marching for an Allstar Weekend activation powered by Reebok and Footaction. The guys did a fantastic job across multiple pop-up performances around the city including a show at the mall with a local Emcee and a 2nd line battle of the bands on Bourbon Street ((2) 8-person marching bands going head to head). The event, however complicated could not have gone better thanks to these awesome musicians!
James Martin and his band were AMAZING
James Martin and his band were AMAZING
Amanda B
Where do I even begin?! James Martin and his band were AMAZING! They exceeded all of our expectations and every single guest we talked to were raving about them! Five stars isn’t enough for this review because we were blown away. Highly recommend them if you are looking for the perfect band!
HOLY. MOLY.
HOLY. MOLY.
Paige H
James Martin and the Big Easy Band brought such a fun and high energy performance to our reception. Our guests could not stop raving about how great the music was and the dance floor was filled for the entire 3.5 hours they played. We wanted to bring a New Orleans flair to our day and they did that and so much more. We cannot recommend James and his band enough. He was so professional, helpful, and quick to reply to every email sent his way. An extra special touch was the band learning a song we requested that was a dedication to my husband's late grandmother. It was such a sweet moment we will never forget. Book them - you and your guests will not be disappointed!
James Martin and his band are INCREDIBLE!!!!
James Martin and his band are INCREDIBLE!!!!
Michaela D
They are so much fun, have such amazing energy, and are extremely talented musicians. I can’t speak highly enough of them! Many of our wedding guests said our wedding was the best they’ve ever been to, and much of that was due to James Martin’s Big Easy Band! HIRE THEM!
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