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Dainavon Tuzo

Dainavon (“Dae-Dae”) Tuzo is the Musical Director and Co-Bandleader of Jessie’s Girls. Dae-Dae also serves as Musical Director for Dennis Smith Entertainment, where he assists clients with original orchestration for custom events.  He is a producer and songwriter who believes that music is an international language that breaks barriers. “Where words fail, music speaks.” He continuously aims to evolve in his musical abilities and uplift others. 

He has worked across diverse genres including pop, R&B, hip-hop, rock, reggae, calypso, country, and gospel, with globally renowned artists, songwriters, and producers, such as Tyler Perry, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Fox, and Queen Latifah. His musical talents have been featured on national television shows such as BETter Fights Breast Cancer, The Trumpet Awards, and FOX’s hit series, STAR. 

Born and raised in a musical family in Bermuda, he learned how to play the drums, piano, and saxophone at an early age, and received the honor of performing for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II when he was only 13 years old. 

After graduating from the Berklee College of Music in 2004 with a degree in Music Business and Management, Dae-Dae moved to Los Angeles, where he perfected his craft in production, mixing, engineering, and music arranging. 

Johnny Glanton 

Johnny (“John John”) Glanton is the choreographer and co-bandleader for Jessie’s Girls. He also serves as choreographer for multiple party bands, musicals, and performance groups at Dennis Smith Entertainment. John John has a natural talent, creativity, and passion for helping artists enhance their stage presence. For Dennis Smith Entertainment clients, he continues to take shows to the next level, leaving audiences completely energized and engaged with the stage performers.  

After graduating from the Berklee College of Music with a Performance degree, John John became a solo rap artist and soon was recognized for his ability to create performances enhanced with choreographed dancing. In 2001, he choreographed two award-winning performances for a dual drum set solo at the Showtime at the Apollo Theater event. The Dennis Smith Entertainment bands John John works with have been recognized for electrifying performance shows and choreographed routines. 

JESSIE’S GIRLS REVIEWS

  • As a passenger handler for Pan American Airways, I put the Beatles on a Pan Am plane in London in 1964 as they set out to the United States for the Ed Sullivan Show. At age 70 I have been around. The Minneapolis performance by Jessie’s Girls on September 21, 2013, ranks up there with the best, the best I have ever seen and heard.

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    Torrye M Thompson
    AAA Carolinas / Travel Marketing Administrator

  • Jessie’s Girls played at my wedding and it was unanimously decided by my friends that it was the best wedding band we had ever heard. They put on a show worthy of any concert venue with striking musicians and great choreography. Their song list is very current and they play country or hip hop equally well. Highly recommended, but if you book them, I’d like to be invited!

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    Lee Henry

  • Please tell the band they were fabulous! It was everything I hoped it would be! People were coming up to me all night saying this was the best band they ever heard!!! Thank you so much!” (Jessie’s Girls)

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    Jill Donaldson
    New Orleans wedding

  • I just wanted to say thank you so much for recommending Jessie’s Girls for our Superbowl of Knowledge event this past weekend. They were AWESOME! Our employees have not been on the dance floor like they were on Saturday night in years! And even the people who don’t dance, just sat and enjoyed great music. It made my heart glad to see everyone having such a wonderful time. I’ve already been told that I can’t top this year, so I’m on a mission to request a bigger budget so that we can have the entire band next year! Again Thank you!

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    Torrye M. Thompson
    AAA Carolinas / Travel Marketing Administrator

  • Please excuse my tardiness in this email, but please know that my inbox has been full of compliments from the client as well as people that were not even at the wedding!! I cannot thank you enough for the incredible show that you put on for my client this weekend!! The level of professionalism, talent and energy of Jessie’s Girls and their management is INCREDIBLE!! I so look forward to working with you in the future! Thank you again for all you did to make this event fantastic!”

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    Elisabeth
    Events Producer

  • Jessie’s Girls made me look like a hero on a recent event, and I just have to share some sentiments. To start, Jessie’s Girls absolutely CRUSHED a show for 6000 University of Delaware alumni in early June for me, and after years of working on this event, the school board and students have never raved this much about a band. Dainavon was incredibly receptive to allowing me to help with general input about this crowd (which I appreciated), but they hit the nail on the head with absolutely every song they played. The crowd went absolutely wild with each new medley as it started, and this band just has that “IT” factor. They look like stars, they perform like stars, but most importantly they treat everyone around them with the utmost respect. For the amazing talent coming out of that band, they are the so humble and gracious. I was incredibly impressed with the way Dainavon spoke to and worked with his band members, and his leadership skills are reserved and calm, but strong and apparent. I absolutely LOVE working with this band, and each time I see them I’m more and more impressed with how consistent and genuine their kindness is, and how well they can connect with a crowd. AMAZING band led by a total Pro.

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    Kaitlin S.

  • Thank you both for your help with logistics of getting Jessie’s Girls to our party in Winston-Salem. They were incredible. I don’t dance (seriously), but they even had me moving a little bit. The kids had a blast! I loved watching them respond to the music and movement of the band. Wow! They stayed to the end, and I credit Jessie’s Girls for that! Please pass my thanks on to the band. They were great to work with at the party! Awesome! Hope I have another occasion soon to book them!

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    Grace B.

  • Just wanted to say thank you again for your fantastic performance this weekend! Our guests won’t stop raving about how amazing your performance was. To say that you helped to make the night magical would be a gross understatement. You guys made our wedding night unforgettable. Not only that, your band members were so gracious and accommodating. One of the girls even came up to my wife and said that she saw a butterfly fly into the room during the performance…she knew that my wife’s father passed away recently and that meant the world to her. We will always remember your performance and what it did for our wedding. Thank you again so much!

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    Anthony K.

  • Jessie’s Girls was great! We really enjoyed their energy and they were fabulous performers. They really got everyone dancing! After a while, we told the band to play more songs that would get the younger crowd out on the dance floor, and they responded well. They were really fun, and a nice group to work with.

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    Kathryn P.

  • We absolutely LOVED Jessie’s Girls for our club Christmas party a few weeks ago!

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    Megan S.

  • Our Club absolutely loved Jessie’s Girls and we would love to book them for next year.

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    Event Coordinator, Country Club

  • I have recommended Jessie’s Girls everywhere. 😊 They are my new number one favorite.

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    Jonathan Willen
    Jonathan G. Willen & Associates

  • WHAT A NIGHT!!! You guys blew me away. Not to say that I didn't think you guys were going to be great, but you all just really KILLED IT. Everyone is still talking about you guys. From start to finish...people commented on how beautiful the music was while finding their seats at the ceremony, to the actual ceremony songs (which played a huge part in making me cry during my walk down the aisle), to cocktail hour, to hearing our first dance song to then just OWNING the night! Each band member is hotter than the next between the looks, the killer dance moves and the million dollar contract voices... everything was perfect! You made this night more special than I ever could have imagined...each and every one of you. Thank thank, thank you!! A million times thank you for just being you doing your thing and being the most incredible band I've ever seen...more entertaining than half the bands I've worked with and signed to labels!

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    Brittany Kazinec
    Def Jam Recordings

  • They knocked it out of the park. A grand slam. We could not have been happier. They looked fabulous, put on a incredible show, and sounded incredible with the sound system we installed. Total success. Please convey our thanks to Dennis and your whole team. Thank you for helping us choosing this group. Kaitlyn was there in the background all night which I did not know until the night was over. She will tell you that the Band drove the crowd crazy. Thanks Larry for all your input and caring.

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    Leonard
    Father of the Bride

  • Jessie’s Girls did an absolutely amazing job on Saturday night, and I could not be more grateful for the work they put into this date for the Lundy Family. They are truly my new favorite group! Not only are they complete professionals and incredible performers, they were the most gracious and kind group, even during a day of complete disorganization on the venue’s part. I would recommend this band to absolutely anyone, and although the band told me they wished they had really been able to show Philly what their typical show was all about, the guests and vendors left Saturday night completely blow away. I can’t tell you how many people came up to me to tell me they haven’t seen anything like that before-completely packed dance floor the entire night.

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    Kaitlin Sweeney
    Managing Director-Philly/NYC, East Coast Entertainment

  • Jessie Girl's were awesome....I will follow your lead and have them at one our boys or all of their rehearsal dinners...they bring it!

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    Carl Showalter

  • The clients were beyond Happy! We had so many changes and both she and the band accommodated them. Thank you!

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    Ann
    Ann Events

  • We loved them! Best band we’ve ever had. Also, Olivia made my job the easiest it has ever been when coordinating entertainment!! Olivia recommended them to us as a great fit for our group and she was spot on. I have thanked her personally, but want the positive feedback your way as well. Once we have our party scheduled for next year, we would like to discuss booking through Gulf Coast Entertainment again.

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    Emily Gautreaux
    Marketing Director - Opportune LLP

  • It was wonderful! The whole team was so easy to work with and Jessie’s Girls did a phenomenal job! Mrs. Barbier-Mueller (client) danced pretty much every dance once the full band started. Last night she said: “It’s a great party, isn’t it?” and today she texted me: “Thanks for the best evening I could have ever imagined!” So, I’d say it was a smashing success! I also owe you a very late thank you for the wonderful job you and POTM all did on the Hardison Wedding! It is always such a pleasure to work with you and your teams! You make our jobs easier and that means A LOT! Thank you!

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    Angela Stone
    Todd Events - Senior Event Planner

  • Everything was GREAT!!!! They ended up staying and hanging out with us afterwards while everyone was breaking down! People are still raving about them! If you guys want to do "charity" for a bride and groom, you can always have them play at my wedding for free or a really discounted price!! ha ha!!! I just got engaged in September and they are the first band or any vendor that finally got me excited to start planning! They were amazing!! The dance floor was full the whole time and the family was super happy! Anyway, thanks for everything.

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    Kelly Sherlock
    Kelly Sherlock, LLC Wedding and Event Planning

  • They were amazing – everyone loved them! Thank you so much – you never steer me wrong!

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    Sarah Richardson
    Amwins Group

  • There are no BIG enough words for me to express how happy I am, having worked with you for this past ICE. The excitement and energy Jessie's Girls and the band provided was beyond all that I could imagine. WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! They are AMAZING!

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    Sade Awe
    PRESIDENT & FOUNDER - The Bridal Circle

  • "I can’t thank you enough for being so great to work with! We have heard so many comments about that weekend, and Jessie’s Girls is definitely a contributing factor to how amazing everything turned out. I look forward to working with you again in the future."

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    Sarah Portela
    Event Planner - Quail Hollow Country Club

  • Jessie's Girls played our daughter's Wedding Saturday night. During the planning stages of the Wedding, your advice was once they start, don't stop them. Well we adhered to your plan and the party was like none other. The band had energy that no other affair I've attended has ever had. Jessie's Girls is the real deal. Thank you for making the memories ever lasting. Love to the band from the Lewis/ Yaffe Wedding!

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    Rob Lewis
    Father of the Bride

  • Jessie’s Girls is a high energy, full impact show that had the dance floor jammed packed for 3 hours straight! There is no other band that can compete with their song list, choreography and enthusiasm!!

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    Ivy Robinson
    Ivy Robinson Weddings & Events

  • WOW!!!!!!! Jessie’s Girls were incredible on Saturday night!!!! Our employees are still talking about how energetic and entertaining they were!! JG truly made our Gala a night to remember! All of our guests were still dancing away until the very last song… even though it was three hours later! Thanks again for providing a tremendous band for our annual Awards Gala. They were ‘off the hook’!

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    Jessica Wardlaw
    Corporate Administrator, CPI Security Systems

  • I just wanted to let you both know how much we all enjoyed Jessie’s Girls at our Down East Deb Party. They were absolutely GREAT !!!! Everyone at the party had a wonderful time. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the band. Many people told us that it was the best party that they had ever been to! You deserve a big ‘Thank you’ for a fabulous evening.

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    Susan Bailey

  • I hope you and all the bands ears are ok today. They should be burning like crazy. Everyone is raving about Jessie’s Girls! You were such a big part of creating an unforgettable memory for four young ladies and their parents. It was even better than we imagined it would be. I hope you had as much fun as we did. Thank you so much and I wish you all the best in 2012.

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    Nancy Ellis

  • Fight Night in January has become the thing to do in Charlotte. A great fundraiser, this event draws the who’s who out. Jessie’s Girls rocked the house this year when they hit the stage. I don’t think I have ever seen so many guys just stop in their tracks!

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    Laura Thomas
    Night for Kids

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