The Jon Bates Band

The Jon Bates Band is a world-class live band performing weddings and upscale social and corporate events across Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod, Newport, and throughout the Northeastern US for more than fifteen years. The band features keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, and male and female lead vocalists, delivering an extraordinarily diverse repertoire spanning Popular Dance Music, Classic Rock, Jazz, Motown, Latin, Top-40, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Disco, Country, and more. They have performed at major music venues, clubs, and concert halls globally, and have shared billing with legendary artists including Bo Diddley, The Temptations, Jeffrey Osbourne, Richie Havens, Roberta Flack, and others, as well as entertained aboard luxury cruise ships. The band uses professional state-of-the-art PA systems for high-quality sound and can accommodate digitally mastered CDs during breaks or blend Club Mixes into the entertainment package. The ensemble is flexible in size, from an intimate core group to a thirteen-piece orchestra with full horn section, depending on event space and budget. They are known for exceptional musicianship, cohesive chemistry developed through years of performing together, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations while maintaining competitive pricing. The musicians and vocalists confirmed for an event are guaranteed to be the ones performing.