12 pc band consisting of a 4 part rhythm section, 5 vocals, & 3 horns.
The 12 South Band is one of the most sought-after party bands in the Country! Based in Nashville, TN, the band has traveled to more than 25 States and overseas. They perform 100 shows annually with past clients including the NFL, the PGA, Atlanta Braves, Marriott, Hall Winery, Haliburton, Dennys FA, and Philips Sonicare just to name a few along with multiple city concerts, fairs, fundraisers, and celebrity weddings including Bobby Bones. They are known for an action-packed, non-stop performance with close to 100 dance hits from all eras and genres. The show features multiple singers, tons of choreography, LED costumes, outfit changes, and wireless performers who provide audiences with an interactive concert experience. From corporate events and charity galas to Mardi Gras celebrations, weddings, and more, the 12 South Band offers an exciting show like no other!
The group was founded by Jason Klavenga, a Belmont University graduate and music producer who has been performing in the Nashville area for more than 20 years, and Anna Harwood, a World Champion ballroom dancer and Music Business graduate. They created 12 South to be the ultimate entertainment experience for private events. With the creation of a fast-paced, medley-style show weaved together with tons of choreography and crowd interaction, the 12South show offers clients a product unlike anything else!
Entertainment so memorable that hundreds of people are still cheering from the stands.
Hiring 12 South to play for our wedding was the best decision! They were so entertaining and kept the dance floor packed all night. All of our guests are still talking about how awesome the band was. They were also super welcoming and accommodating t...
- Alexa N.
(Jun 08, 2024)
"Sara, Amy, and I along with the rest of our Fête Nashville team want to send you a huge THANK YOU for your hard work, time, and dedication in helping us create such a fun, extraordinary wedding for Lauren & Cam! We are so grateful to have worked wi...
- Amy Herrmann
(Feb 24, 2024)
The band was outrageous! I would literally use them every weekend if I could!...
- Amy DeVito
(Feb 03, 2024)
If we could do it all over, we would have left a lot more time for the band to perform. Anna was great to work with, especially in her flexibility to meet with us while we were in town (destination wedding). 12 South was one of the best decisions we ...
- Whitney
(Jul 22, 2017)
We have been having the same conference for over 30 years and this was BY FAR the best band we have ever hired! Anna was such a pleasure to work with while planning, very professional. I felt like I was in a music montage, the band was NON stop for o...
- Alison
(Jul 21, 2017)
The 12 South Band made our wedding at Cheekwood a huge success! We unfortunately had horrible weather that night but the band got everyone dancing and having a great time. We booked them about 14 months before our wedding and they were wonderful to w...
- Hailey
(May 27, 2017)
They played my daughter's wedding reception and it was over 3 hours of nonstop fun! They arrive hours ahead to set up and prepare and were so very professional! The lights and props really add to the energy of the show,our guest packed the dance floo...
- Teresa
(Apr 22, 2017)
Let me just start out by saying that because of 12th South, our wedding guests have actually written us thank you notes for an invite to the wedding! This band is hands down the best band EVER. They had everyone out of their seats, and all of our gue...
- Elisabeth
(Mar 18, 2017)
I cannot say enough how amazing 12South Band was at our company holiday party. On multiple levels: first, Anna was wonderful to work with...she was always so prompt in our communication and accommodating with requests. Upon arrival to the venue, I di...
- Jessica
(Dec 17, 2016)
Best band ever. Can't tell you how many of our guests commented on how amazing the band was. They really set the tone for the evening. Super high energy, great music, got the crowd involved. From the beginning they were incredibly easy to work with, ...
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(Jun 04, 2016)
12 South was awesome for my daughter's wedding! Everything music-wise, before, during, after!! Loved them playing appropriate music during dinner, and of course MC-ing all the wedding stuff! No worries about set up, very professional! I used to hav...
- David
(May 29, 2016)
Almost a week after my son's wedding, friends are still talking about the band! 12 South Band made the evening memorable for everyone. The band was so high-energy that no one wanted to stop dancing including the bride and groom! The song select...
- Pam
(May 14, 2016)
From start to finish, the 12 South Band delivered. Anna was a pleasure to work with both pre-Show and on-site. The band was on-time, set up was efficient, sound check was straight forward and the performance was outstanding. I would recommend the 12 ...
- Joe
(Feb 20, 2016)
