Personalized Bay Area Party Band

It’s Your Special Day, Unleash Its Potential

Welcome to The Jay Middleton Party Band

The Jay Middleton Party Band is a high-energy, high-class party band that works with you to perfect your musical theme & vision for your event, with custom & personalized touches. This includes curating the entire event’s music throughout each stage of the day – and always having the right song for each memorable moment.

The Jay Middleton Party Band was created to offer clients a more personalized and memorable event experience. Ranging from solo acts to 10-piece ensembles, and performing at all types of events including festivals, clubs, weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

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Services + More

Weddings

Creating the perfect soundtrack for your special wedding day.

Corporate Events

Professional entertainment tailored for corporate events.

Private Parties

Bringing unforgettable music to your private party celebration.

Solo/Duo

Live acoustic duo or solo act, perfect for laid-back, intimate party vibes.

Festivals

High-energy performances to get the crowd moving.

Original Music & Merch

Original tracks and merchandise by Jay Middleton

Meet Jay Middleton

Jay Middleton is a seasoned San Francisco Bay Area musician and songwriter with over 40 years of high-level industry experience, having performed more than 3,500 live shows, including 1,000 weddings.

Since 1985, Jay has been a lead singer, owner, and bandleader working with other well-known party bands like All Star Jukebox, Pop Fiction, and Boombox SF. In 2023, Jay created The Jay Middleton Party Band to give clients “direct bandleader access” so they could fully unleash the musical potential for their event. Jay’s performances showcase his talents on vocals, piano, guitar, and ukulele.

Testimonials

“Jay Middleton is a timeless performer. It’s rare to find an artist with such a memorable singular voice…once you hear him you will find him instantly recognizable and unforgettable.“

– Charley Lochtefeld, Owner, Club Fox, Redwood City, CA

“We tossed you all kinds of audibles and you gracefully rocked thru it all. Letting Leo on the mic for “I Was Made For Loving You” was a life highlight for him, and many others! It was 10,000% more special than I ever even imagined. I’m truly grateful for the personalized service!”

– Ben Mullins, Menlo Circus Club — Wedding client

“For my 80th birthday party, I hired The JMPB, and I’m so glad I decided to hire them! Jay and his band went above and beyond, learning some of my favorite oldies from that special time in my life. The band was absolutely outstanding, and the horn section in particular blew everyone away. The dance floor was packed all night long!”

– Merrylen S. — private party client

He’s a soul singer who gives every ounce of himself…Middleton has enough lung power to carry any tune by himself…his unabashed emotion comes through in every line.”

– Trace Whittaker, Pop Icon Magazine

“You guys were awesome and we really appreciated the whole bands’ fun spirit. Great job!”

– Joel Wine, Peninsula Golf & CC, Palo Alto, CA

“I hired The Jay Middleton Party Band (JMPB) for a reunion of Adobe employees, and I was absolutely blown away by their performance and professionalism. Jay is hands-down one of the best singers and frontmen in the Bay Area—his stage presence, charisma, and vocal talent are unmatched.”

– Kimberlee S. — corporate party client

“Thank you for your wonderful musicianship….,you were great to work with and the band was fantastic!

– Bob Mullins, Father of the Groom — Wedding Client

“He sounds inspired, brimming with life, and locks into the groove like a master…a percussive and ever soulful vocalist. His ability to change gears from one song to the next while retaining a core sound is one of the strengths of Middleton’s voice.”

– Garth Thomas, Hollywood Digest

“I hired The Jay Middleton Party Band (JMPB) for a corporate event co-hosted by NVIDIA, DataStax and Glean, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, working with Jay was an absolute pleasure—he was organized, professional, and extremely responsive throughout the planning process.”

– Siri L. — corporate event client

“We need voices such as his more than ever before…Middleton, despite his many years as an active vocalist, sings like a man reborn.”

– Ann Hollister, The Indie Source

“Working with Jay was smooth as silk —he was incredibly professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire planning process. He took the time to customize and personalize the entire evening of music to match my vision perfectly. It wasn’t just a party—it was a night full of joy, memories, and great music that I’ll never forget.”

– Merrylen S. — private party client

“Jay has an incredible ability to read a crowd and communicate with his audience. He has a rare knack for calling the perfect song at every moment, and his decades of experience shine through in the way he shapes the flow of the evening. It truly felt like he had a sixth sense for what the room needed next.”

– Kimberlee S. — corporate party client

“The band delivered an outstanding performance, featuring a lineup of truly exceptional musicians. If you’re looking for top-tier live entertainment for a company event or large conference, I highly recommend The Jay Middleton Party Band. They exceeded expectations on every level.”

– Siri L. — corporate event client

FAQs

common questions / answers…

What does it cost to hire JMPB?

The JMPB is a very reasonably priced party band option. There are many variables for each event such as date, type of event, venue location, performance timing, number of guests, and custom options that affect the price – so Jay only provides pricing ranges, and not exact pricing. For an accurate quote, please contact Jay by scheduling a brief phone meeting appointment or call him at (415) 713-6047. Jay considers his rates very competitive & reasonably priced and he will make every effort to work within your budget.

What do I get when I hire JMPB?

Hiring the JMPB gets you the full band and instruments, a stage lighting system synched to the music, a full professional sound system and an M.C. to assist you with your event. You will also have access to our wireless microphones for speeches/toasts. We also keep the party going with recorded music during breaks when the band is not performing. Jay will work with you & your party planner every step of the way to ensure your special day is as memorable and perfect as it can be.

Is the JMPB adaptable and easy to work with?

Jay & the JMPB are flexible and responsive and enjoy working with you to customize the best show for your special event. If you’ve got some creative requests, be sure to ask us. Do you need an extra sound system and/or solo piano for the wedding ceremony? We do that. Need jazz instrumental music for dinner or cocktail hour? We do that too – and much more. We are a full-service party band built to handle the musical moments for every part of your special day – and not just the high-energy dance sets. Please let us know what we can do to make your event unforgettable.

What attire does JMPB wear?

The band is flexible and has a number of costume options available, from black suits w/ties for the guys & gowns for the gals to something fun, funky and appropriate for your event. You can also have a combination of formal and funky looks throughout the evening if desired.

Does the JMPB provide sound and lights?

The JMPB will provide a professional sound system and stage lighting for your event. The sound system we supply is always available for you to use for speeches, presentations, and background music throughout your event. The band’s sound engineer will be on hand throughout the night to assist you in any way possible. The JMPB also supplies an iPod with several hours of pre-loaded background music with playlists created for jazz standards, R&B, Disco, 80s, and current club hits that they will gladly play before the band plays and during the breaks. You are also welcome to supply your own device and/or Spotify playlists for us to use.

Does the JMPB play special song requests?

The JMPB plays songs from all genres and eras and has something for every guest at your event. Jay will work with you ahead of the event to ensure the song list will be best suited for you and your guests’ musical tastes & desires. You can select your favorite songs in advance from the band’s song list and we will make sure to play them. You are also welcome to provide the band with a list of songs to omit from their set list. Thinking of a special song for your first dance? For each event, the band can learn 2-3 new songs that are not on their song list, but this must be discussed with us prior to the event. Given ample time, we can learn most song requests. If for some reason we cannot accommodate your special requests, we can have the song played on Spotify/iPod before or in between sets.

How can I see the JMPB doing their thing live?

The JMPB has many live videos posted on the Gallery page this website and on their YouTube channel that you can watch and listen to. They also do public live showcases in the SF Bay Area every other month for new clients, and also perform at public festivals and clubs & casinos.

Does the JMPB travel to perform at events outside of the Bay Area?

Yes! Even though The JMPB is based in Northern California, the band has traveled extensively on the West Coast and farther. Jay has contacts in most major cities for instruments, sound and lighting backline. The band’s management takes care of travel arrangements and handles all the details every step of the way to ensure that the show goes off without a hitch.