About Great Family Artists
Our approach to events mirrors our approach to music—personal and genuine.
We see every celebration as a reunion of sorts, blending our family of musicians with yours to create a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
We’ll partner with you to make sure every element of your entertainment mirrors your style and upholds the quality, innovation, transparency, and camaraderie that sets Great Family apart.
Great Family Artists was founded in 2017 by Jordan Linit and Jonathan Huvard after years of touring nationally, charting on radio, and building a roster of musicians who became more than colleagues—they became family. When you hire GFA, you’re working directly with people who have stood on those stages.
What sets us apart is the integration between live performance and event production. While most wedding bands focus on setlists, we focus on the full arc of your night—from the mood during cocktail hour to the moment your guests hit the dance floor and don’t leave. Our musicians have toured the world, charted on national radio, and brought rooms to life thousands of times. That experience shows the moment the first song starts.
We perform across New York City, Colorado, Miami, Texas, and destination markets from the Caribbean to Europe. Our track record includes 157 five-star reviews and WeddingWire Couples’ Choice recognition—earned at Manhattan ballrooms, Colorado mountain ranches, Hamptons vineyard estates, and black-tie galas nationwide. Every event benefits from direct involvement by our leadership team: Jordan oversees production and the live band experience, Jonathan manages client relationships and business operations, Taylor Frederick leads music curation and musician staffing, and Bryan Lipman handles logistics and venue advance.
We believe the best entertainment feels inevitable—like it was always going to be exactly this. That only happens when the musicians are exceptional, the production is meticulous, and the team guiding you knows how to translate your vision into a night your guests actually feel. That’s the standard we hold every Great Family event to, and it’s why so many of our couples refer us to the people they love most.
We'll deep dive into your unique vision, help you articulate your ideas, and craft a cohesive event your guests can't stop talking about.
You'll get a night you'll never forget thanks to our top-of-the-line musicians who have topped the charts, toured the world, and brought the house down thousands of times.
You can trust us to offer straightforward advice, genuine feedback and insider insights to ensure everything comes together seamlessly for you and your vendor team.
We thoroughly vet and train every Great Family member from our operators to our office staff to provide next-level service every step of the way.
Through countless cross-country tours and musical collaborations, co-founders Jonathan and Jordan have built a tight-knit network of talented musicians who became more than just colleagues—they became family. That’s why the name “Great Family” feels so right. Many of our artists have been with us from our garage band days to sold-out stadiums and beyond. Ready for us to blend our musical family with yours?
Co-Founder — Production & Artistic Direction
Jordan leads creative direction and live production for every GFA event. A professional musician and producer, he has performed and recorded across the country and brings that stage experience directly into how GFA builds and runs its shows.
Co-Founder — Client Relations & Business Operations
Jonathan oversees client experience and business operations. His background in relationship management and event coordination means every client has a single point of contact from first inquiry through the night of the event.
Director of Music Operations
Taylor manages music curation and musician staffing for every booking. He builds each setlist around the couple’s taste, the room’s energy, and the flow of the night—and ensures the right musicians are in place for every market and format.
Logistics & Event Advance
Bryan handles venue advance, logistics, and production coordination. He communicates directly with venue contacts and vendor teams in the weeks before each event so nothing is left to chance on the day of.
Their team leading up to the wedding was responsive, professional, and truly took all of our ideas, suggestions, and wants to heart. The band was on time, on point, and literally one of the best parts of our wedding.— Blake
Not only did they exceed my expectations the day of the wedding, but their communication, professionalism and organization leading up to the event was fantastic. THANK YOU GFR for helping make my wedding the best day of my life.— Meghan
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