TESTIMONIALS
Here is what some of our past clients & fans had to say about our performance. Contact info can be supplied if requested.
You can also go to our reviews on Google to see more reviews of the band !!!
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Jan 27, 2022
The Strictly 60's Band played at my "surprise" 70th birthday party at the Spotswood VFW Post #4589. Was I surprised to see the the smiling face of my long time friend Joel Bridgewater and his band of which I have been enjoying for over 15 years "celebrating me". What a night of great music enjoyed by all. Music makes the party and Strictly 60's nailed it. "Long Live Strictly 60's".
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Jimmy Givens
Jan 2022
The Strictly 60s Band is a very well-established rock & roll band specializing in the music that is their name! They have an immense following and the band always fills the dance floor! Either in a commercial venue or for your private party… The Strictly 60s band will make your event a GUARANTEED SUCCESS!
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Lea Lenee' - Oct 8th - 2021
As organizer of a Social Club 55+, Stictly 60’s is a band that my group really enjoys. They provide a really fun evening. Their song selections are great and they have us up and dancing the whole night. They are a very talented group of musicians and I try very hard not to miss any of their events if possible. Definitely worth going to see!!!!!
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Susan Recreation & Events - Seacaucus NJ Oct 3rd - 2021
I hired The Strictly 60's Band to perform at our town Street Fair in 2019 and again this year. They are an amazing band that not only sounds incredible, they get the audience singing along and literally dancing in the streets. Joel is the bandleader and a true gentleman. He is a pleasure to deal with. In 2019, he made a suggestion for stage placement for future Street Fairs, and we followed his advice this year after years of experimenting with placement, and found it to be the perfect suggestion. I plan to have The Strictly 60's Band perform at our Street Fair for many years to come.
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Liz Egan Summer Concert - Princeton NJ Oct 3rd 2021
Great fun! Strictly 60s always gets the crowd going when they play in Princeton! Their set is engaging and will have you singing along to the best of the era. They even throw in some fun facts about your favorite hits too! Such a friendly and professional band who have a true passion for what they do!
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Robert Clouse - Summer Concert - Otisville NY - Sept 29, 2021
The Strictly 60’s band played for our village Centennial in September and we’re fantastic! If you want music from the 1960’s, this is your band. They are very talented musicians, and cover it all. Joel B., the bandleader, was a pleasure to work with. He is great at “working the house” and getting the crowd involved. I can’t say enough about this band. They were great!
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Liz Egan - Outdoor Concert - Princeton NJ Oct 4, 2021
So wonderful to meet you in person Joel! Thanks again for playing for us and for the people of Princeton. We had many people come up to us after the show talking about how much they enjoyed Strictly 60s 
Great day!
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Rob DeGeorge - Privat Event - Columbus NJ Sept 13, 2021
Outstanding job - Thanks Joel! I heard nothing but positive feedback today from residents so once I start booking dates/events for 2022. You shall certainly hear from us so we can get you on the books again!
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Debbie Stabile-Wisniewski - 5 Stars 0n Google review - Sept 9. 2021
Strictly 60’s played at my 60th birthday party which was attended by 100 friends at Our House restaurant. A band always makes the event and mine was the most awesome party ever. All the guests kept dancing and partying the entire time. Joel got the audience up and participating to every song. A picture is worth 1000 words and this video speaks for itself. All the guests can’t wait for my next party with this band. Will have them back again. Debbie
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WIBG Dave Rave 5 Stars on Google review - Sept 7, 2021
Yesterday
I am a radio DJ spinning 60’s music with a huge record collection! When I need to hear those great 60’s song from a live band, Strictly 60’s is a top choice! Song selection is excellent and I like that they play the songs just like the records. I have been following this band for 20 years and they sound great, The dance floor stays active and the band is very engaging with the audience. Strictly 60’s playing the music I love!
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Carl Brignola 5 STARS - On Google review Sept 3.2021
2 days ago
Been listening to the band for years. We very much enjoy the music, they are always a crowd favorite. My American Legion Post #129 Toms River has them as a regular band. If you like the 60’s you’ll love this band.
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Renee Piercy - 5 STARS - On Google reviews - Sept 1, 2021
2 days ago
We've been following Strictly 60's for many years and at many different types of venues, indoors and out. We've never been disappointed. They have performed when a member was sick (pre-covid) and during personally stressful situations and they are 100% professional!! As long as a song is in their extensive playlist and they've been given a fair heads up, they will accommodate every request. Their interaction with the audience is always favorably anticipated and enjoyed. The band arrives ahead of time and fully prepared. Pros all the way!!
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August 2, 2021
Ellen Digiambattista Alper 9:20 AM
The concert last night in Toms River was absolutely great & even the clouds agreed since the rain kinda just passed over! We've seen you before & cant wait to see you again
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Review by sharon W.
July 24, 2021 Celebration••From Bayville, NJ
Joel and the guys were awesome! So much fun too! Nice interaction with the guests.
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June 13, 2021 - Private Party - Basking Ridge NJ
Hi Joel-
You guys were AWESOME! Everyone loved the music!
Can’t wait to have you back!
Addie
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Sept 14, 2019
Aprile Pulidore Kennedy You guys were great. We had lot of fun singing along.
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Sept 12, 2019
Janet Kirch You are amazing! GOD bless u Joel for all the incredible joy and memories u bring to so many. Your heart is greater and bigger than any one can imagine.
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Aug 3, 2019 - Private event - Manchester NJ
Hey Joel, thanks for doing a great job for the Brooklyn Club . You helped to make our event a success,
Regards,
BILL NITCHE
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July 30, 2019
Napoleon Paz Strictly 60s is simply the best 60s band there is. Kudos, Joel. Keep on with the music.
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July 18, 2019 Monroe Summer Concert Linda Bisk-Shiff
Thank you for your tremendous performance in Monroe Township on Thursday Night. We appreciate your fun,ability, and selection of songs.
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June 17, 2019 - Ken Yodowitz Thank you for coming to the Brick Library yesterday. Nice to hear some live rock and roll on a Saturday afternoon. You guys did a great show! I certainly did not expect to hear Red Rubber Ball or Abraham, Martin and John or That's Life! Excellent versions. I'm hoping to get over to Cruise Night in Toms River to see the band again (hoping to hear some DC5 or Stones?). What is the exact date of the Cruise Night show?
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June 9, 2019 Township of Seacaucus - Street Fair
Thank YOU Joel! We haven’t had that big of a turnout for one of our concerts at the street fair since I’ve been running it. Usually people stop for a few minutes, watch the band and then move on through the fair. You guys had everyone literally dancing in the streets and singing along. I knew you would be great, but you exceeded my expectations!
For as long as I am doing this fair, you guys are welcome back every June!
Thank you again. It was our pleasure to have you with us!
Susan
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April 16, 2019 -
Stan Schick I just saw this band at Sweeney’s in Brick Sunday night. They were great. Almost every song they sang brought back memories. Go see them. You won’t be disappointed.
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Oct 15, 2018
Review by Kathy K. FROM BRICK, NJ ON 10/14/2018
I hired them for a community concert at my facility. I had never hosted such an event before and they were extremely accommodating and helpful in my planning. They relieved any concerns I had before the event and then provided us with an amazing show on top of it. all that attended had a fantastic time. Thank you Joel and the band for a great day.
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Sept 30,2018
By: Janet Kirchheimer of Xaitamax LLC
"The Strictly 60's band will entertain your guests all night long, people will be singing in their seats and dancing. They are an amazing band, each musician in the band also sings, so the harmony is also amazing. Joel the lead singer is incredible. If you like the oldies this is the band that you will love! You won't want to let them leave and you will be singing the songs you love and remember even when your event is over. "
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August 18, 2018
Marianne Mecca - catlover523mm@verizon.net
Just got home from seeing your show in Barnegat. It was fantastic. Great band; great songs, and a great night out. I just moved down to the Barnegat area and this was the best time I've had yet. Thank you so much for bringing back so many songs from my younger years.
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August 4, 2018 -
Wayne Grey to THE STRICTLY 60S BAND
What a fantastic concert tonight at Burlington County Institute of Technology. Your band is fantastic, we loved the songs, your interaction with the audience, the patriotic songs, just everything. The talent of everyone in the group and their love of performing made this night very special for us. Thank You.
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August 4, 2018 -
Patrice Nisson Granaldi to THE STRICTLY 60S BAND
We had the best time last night at BCIT with Strictly 60's and friends! Oh What a Night!
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August 4, 2018
Brenda Gonzalez to THE STRICTLY 60S BAND
Had a blast at the amphitheater! The Band is awesome! Thank you for the way you had the audience participating! Now that’s an entertainer!
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June 6, 2018
Dawn Heyson to THE STRICTLY 60S BAND
A great time was had at the Little Egg Harbor tonight! Thank you so much - you always put on a great show!
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September 17, 2017
Regina Bandini to THE STRICTLY 60S BAND
Saw you at Pirate's Day in Barnegat yesterday. You guys were amazing.
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December 11, 2016
Napoleon Paz to THE STRICTLY 60S BAND
Greatest 60s band in the world!!!!!
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Martha Rose Ernst to THE STRICTLY 60S BAND
You guys are great!
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MARCH 12, 2016 - Beth El Synagogue - 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, Private Event / Dance
We will definitely keep you in mind for future events and hope to be able to refer you to others as well.
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Hi Joel,
Thank you for your great performance at the Manchester branch in celebration of the Ocean County Library’s 90th anniversary highlighting the decade of the 1960’s.
Our patrons enjoyed hearing all the great tunes of The Beatles, 4 Seasons, Motown and other artists from the ‘60s. You had our patrons dancing on the floor!
Thanks again for a memorable performance.
My best,
Maria
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JUNE 16, 2015 - College re-union - held in Montpelier Virginia
We hired Strictly 60's to play at a reunion of lifelong friends from college in the 60's. Finding a band that specializes in this music is difficult and any quality band playing "our music" would have pleased the guests. However Strictly 60's nailed it! They are consummate quality musicians and the crowd was stunned. Joel, besides being a great lead singer, was engaging, witty and played to the crowd. They easily handled requests, had the guests moving and a great, great time was had by all. Many asked where the band came from and how were they found.The band was the hit of the weekend.
We will be hiring them again!!
Allen Feldman
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6/8/2015
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Joel, the lead is loquacious, gregarious, as you would expect, playing the crowd, and one dy-no-mite singer. As I said, they are our favorites !
Meg and Bill" Landyacht65@aol.com
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You did an awesome job!! You went above and beyond with the music trivia and parking your groovey van on the front circle. We really had nothing but ultra positive feedback from the guests. It was a great time. I will push to have your band back at Skytop!!
Kimberly M Activities Director Skytop Lodge One SkytopSkytop PA 18357
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We have had many performers at The Little Egg Harbor Library over the years – but in all honesty you guys by far were the best we have ever had, We definitely support another Strictly 60's concert at Little Egg Harbor, so maybe we can plan another summer concert
K Pennell Branch Mgr ocean County - little Egg harbor Branch
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Joel & Band -
Our members had a GREAT Time – The band was fabulous !!!
Marie Clark Heritage Point Barnegat NJ
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We all love you, and love hearing you sing... I even get upset when I hear too much instrumentals in a song, as I enjoy hearing you sing more... and friends agree. You Rock
Janet K Entertainment & Promotions XaitamaxLLC
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I recently saw The Strictly 60's band at a "Oldies" concert in Stafford Township NJ - to be blunt & to the point - they stole the show- they performed a high energy set that my friends are still talking about.
Event Date: April 21, 2012
Event: Concert Venue in Ocean City, NJ
Fabulous
People were amazed, everybody kept asking me how did I find them. Their performance was so good that both, my wife and I were saying that if we were to indulge ourselves we would hire them to play for us at home. What beatiful music, such great voices, the whole performance was great. Thank you so much for having given us this opportunity
D Saporta" MD November 16, 2013
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Sherie N Constantin 1/27/2013