The Ballroom is night glow, laughter and glasses tinkle while glistening gowns reflect bits of bright sparkle... and the music must match.

Joseph Claffy Music is the Real Thing...

If you desire real live music for your event, performed by musicians accomplished of every style, Joseph Claffy Music is the real thing. Fantastic vocalists backed up by virtuoso musicians. 

Joseph Claffy Music is the premier Party Music Organization for “A” list clients from Palm Beach to Palm Springs, Bar Harbor to Vancouver and the White House to Versailles.

Joe has provided live music for weddings, balls and parties across the country. His repertoire spans generations from authentic Big Band Swing to Motown to Classic Rock 'n' Roll to Broadway to R&B to Pop and more. Whether you want a Hora, Viennese Waltz, Charleston, Polka, Cha Cha, Tango, Rhumba, Samba, Merengue, The Supremes, The Temptations, Van Morrison, Beyonce or Bruno Mars, Joseph Claffy Music is ready to launch the dancers into a world of carefree excitement and give the listeners a moving musical performance of virtuosity.

Joseph Claffy began performing in Denver, Colorado, gaining local acclaim playing in Denver, Evergreen, Vail and Aspen, Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He has written scores for Industrial and TV shows. His arrangements have been performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony. He coined the familiar slogans "Only Sony" and "Mobil One" in jingles which he composed for the companies. He has composed music for and produced seven Mobil Oil Conventions along with music for Snaxpo, Sunoco, Six Flags, and Ovaltine. His TV credits include themes for The Jeep Aloha Bowl, Sports Talk, Escape to the World of Golf and Co-Producing reality show Saturday Morning Fever based upon Dance Party USA and Dancin’ On Air.

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The Passavant Cotillion

Chicago, IL

The Orpheus Club of Philadelphia's 150th Anniversary Gala Ball

Philadelphia, PA

The Palace at Versailles

France

It's Christmas at the White House

Washington, D.C.

The Academy Ball

Philadelphia, PA

Private Party at Undisclosed Location

Wilmington, DE

Places & Events

California

The Pacific Union Club

Fairmont Hotel

The Los Angeles Country Club

Four Seasons Hotel

Beverly Hills Hotel

Indian Wells Country Club

Four Seasons Hotel at Laguna Niguel

 

Connecticut 

The Round Hill Club

Belle Haven Country Club

Weeburn Country Club

New Canaan Country Club

Silver Hill Foundation Ball

Madison Beach Club

 

Delaware

The Bachelor's Ball (six consecutive years)

Winterthur Point-to-Point (seven consecutive years)

The Holly Ball

The Heart Ball

Vicmead Hunt Club

Wilmington Country Club

 

Florida

The Everglades Club

Palm Beach Bath and Tennis Club

The Beach Club

The Junior Committee Dance (three appearances)

The Croquet Ball (three appearances)

The Breakers

Four Seasons

Brazilian Court

The Sailfish Club

The S.P.C.A. Ball

Club Collette

The Indian Creek Club

The Jupiter Island Club

Lost Tree Club

Loblally

The Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo

The University Club in Tampa

The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande

 

Georgia

The Piedmont Driving Club

The Fox Theatre in Atlanta

 

Illinois

The Onwensia Club

Passavant Cotillion

 

Maine

Pot and Kettle Club 

Asticou Inn in Bar Harbor

 

Maryland

The Baltimore Country Club

The Chevy Chase Club

 

Massachusetts 

Sankaty Head Golf Club in Nantucket

The Nantucket Yacht Club

Martha's Vineyard Historical Society Ball

 

Michigan

The Little Club in Grosse Pointe

Country Club of Detroit

The Detroit Zoo Ball

 

Missouri

The Log Cabin Club

The Saint Louis Opera Ball

St. Louis Country Club

 

New Jersey 

Canoebrook Country Club in Summit 

Bay Head Yacht Club 

Mantoloking Yacht Club 

Stone Harbor Yacht Club 

Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club 

Bedensbrook Country Club 

The Short Hills Club 

Balderstrol 

 

New York   

The Waldorf-Astoria (Prep for Prep)   

The Maidstone   

The Meadow Club   

The Union League Club   

The Piping Rock Club   

The Liberty Bell Ball (seven consecutive years)   

Fischer's Island   

The River Club   

The Plaza   

The Pierre   

LeCirque   

Twenty-One   

The Lotos Club 

The Harmony Club   

The Colony Club   

The Metropolitan Club   

The Cosmopolitan Club   

The New York Yacht Club   

The Harvard Club   

The American Yacht Club   

The Larchmont Yacht Club   

Doubles   

Fort Orange Club   

Albany Country Club of Buffalo 

North Carolina  

Pinehurst 

 

Ohio

The Country Club of Cleveland

Kenwood Country Club

Chagrin Valley Hunt Club

 

Pennsylvania

The Hunt Cup Ball

The Union League

Merion Cricket Club (125th Anniversary)

The Academy Ball (ten consecutive years)

The Assemblies (the nation's oldest subscription dance)

The Charity Ball (five appearances)

The Settlement Music School Ball (seven appearances)

The Beagle Bassett Ball (five consecutive years)

The Rolling Rock Club

The Waverly Club

The Free Library Borrowers' Ball

Philadelphia Cricket Club

Fox Chapel Golf Club

Pittsburgh Golf Club

The Philadelphia Racquet Club

The Philadelphia Club

The Union League

The Pyramid Club

Philadelphia Country Club

Radnor Hunt Club

 

Rhode Island

Clambake Club of Newport

Bailey's Beach

Rosecliff

The Elms

The Hope Club

 

South Carolina

Daufuskie Island

 

Texas

The Allegro Ball

Houston Country Club

Brookhollow Country Club in Dallas

The Mansion at Turtle Creek in Dallas

Meyerson Hall

The Anatole

The Dancers at the Bayou Club

 

Vermont

The Grafton Inn

Ekwonok Country Club

 

Washington, D.C. 

The White House

The Sulgrave Club

The Pisces Club

The F Street Club

The Kennedy Center

The Metropolitan Club

Corcoran Gallery

 

West Virginia

The Homestead

The Greenbrier

 

Bermuda

The Princess Hotel

Coral Beach and Tennis Club

 

Canada

Hotel Vancouver in B.C.

 

France 

The Palace at Versailles 

The British Ambassador's Residence

Reviews

"We loved every second of the Assembly thanks to the full sound of the Joe Claffy Orchestra. Your enthusiasm was contagious, your arrangements were sparkling, your band's musical discipline was notable, your vocals were sophisticated and varied, and most impressive of all, you made great music continuously for the entire time. This year was non-stop swinging... and so are you."

- Fredrick Wampler

"The Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution hired the Joe Claffy Orchestra to play its annual George Washington's Birthday Ball in February 2022, a formal event held in Gladwyne, PA. 

Joe's band kept the dance floor packed all night with a variety of music that was appealing to every age group / generation in our society. From two step foxtrots to classic mo-town to current pop music, their versatility and musicianship are unmatched. Our Society has many formalities and traditions which include great attention to detail from the bandleader, and he nailed it with aplomb. We couldn't be happier with our decision, and look forward to working with the Joe Claffy Orchestra for future events. 

- Richard F. Pagano 

President, Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution

"When we were planning The Savoy Company's 120th Anniversary Gala we knew we needed an amazing band so of course we went straight to Joe. Our experience was fantastic. From communication ahead of time around logistics and music selection, to day-of set up, Joe was professional, thoughtful and easy to work with. But most importantly, he and his musicians ROCKED! They played crowd favorites, mixed up fast and slow, read the mood and kept everyone on the dance floor until the lights came up and we were firmly told our rental time was done. Afterwards our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the band was and how it made the evening so much more special (though I knew that would happen - guests are still talking about Joe and his band from my wedding 9 years ago). We would hire them again in an instant!"

- The Savoy Company

"Thank you for bringing such great music into our lives. Your performance for our Carlyle Evening gave us a party for the ages. Nancy and I are still glowing; friends are still raving about it. And last night you came through again, despite losing your singer, and piano-melting conditions. Sarah and David had the party of their dreams: you enticed son Jonathan to perform for them for the first time ever! I look forward to making lots more music with you."

- Brad Schrader

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