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Jason Kendall Productions

5.0 (28)
· Pittsburgh, PA

Jason Kendall Productions is a professional wedding entertainment service based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Hilton...Read more Island Island, South Carolina. These accomplished performers will keep your guests entertained all night long. The company's owner, Jason, has over 15 years of experience...

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Nationwide Coverage

5.0 (58)
· Birmingham, AL

After 20 years of servicing the entire US, Nationwide Coverage presents a talented and versatile wedding cover band....Read more With an extensive ensemble and 100s of songs in their repertoire, they can cater to any style of wedding. Nationwide Coverage's performances are filled with energy, letting all of...

$10,000

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Velvet City Sound

5.0 (28)
· Atlanta, GA

If you're looking for the perfect soundtrack for your big day, you've arrived!You want an upbeat, professional, and...Read more personable band that guarantees a seamless planning process, a smooth flow of events on your big day, and an unforgettable dance party - all at a competitive price. With years of...

$3,495
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Midnight Train

Austin, TX

Austin-based party band, Midnight Train, is dedicated to making your wedding stand out as THE wedding event of the...Read more decade. Midnight Train covers popular dance tunes, and is sure to keep the dance floor packed from the get-go. The group has been known to improvise based on your guests needs and isn't...

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Arch City Lights

5.0 (38)
· Columbus, OH

Serving Columbus, Ohio, and the neighboring areas, Arch City Lights is a premier party band providing high energy, fun...Read more live music! Playing a mixture of classic soul, motown, funk and dance hits to today's top 40 and R&B, with Arch City Lights there’s guaranteed to be a packed dance floor all night...
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The Eturnity Band

4.9 (61)
· Brooklyn, NY

From corporate parties to Michael Jordan’s 40th birthday party and, of course, weddings, The Eturnity Band is a New York...Read more City-based band that's got what you need to kickstart a groovin’ dance party. The band incorporates professional choreography into their stage performances. Whether you need music...

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Bluewater Kings Band

4.9 (476)
· Cleveland, OH

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters,...Read more infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece...

$5,500
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Mix Drive Machine

5.0 (1)
· Johns Creek, GA

Based in Johns Creek, Georgia, Mixed Drive Media is a fresh take on a traditional wedding band. These talented musicians...Read more have more than 15 years of experience and deliver unforgettable performances wherever they go. Past clients know them for their style, strict attention to detail, and exceptional...

$6,000

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The Little Cornbread Muffins

Rockland, ME

Tell me about it, stud— The Little Cornbread Muffins is a wedding band located in Rockland, Maine. With their upbeat...Read more performances, you and your guests will surely be in for a treat. This group of musicians specializes in Funk and Soul hits from the 70s as well as various rock and blues songs. So, if...

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Decades

5.0 (92)
· San Francisco, CA

Since 2010, Decades (based in Chico, CA) has been working (and rocking) around the clock to learn material spanning from...Read more the 1950's (Dion’s “Runaround Sue”) to today (Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer"). The band has played 1000+ shows all along the West Coast, earning its place as one of California's...

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96k Events

5.0 (6)
· Charlotte, NC

96K is a 10-piece premium events band located in Atlanta, GA, and serves events throughout the Southeast and beyond....Read more Consisting of some of the most talented musicians in the Southeast, 96K is proud to offer competitive pricing on wedding packages, with lighting and sound equipment coming standard....

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$8,000

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Level Up Entertainment

4.9 (166)
· Nashville, TN

Level Up Entertainment is a global Entertainment company providing DJ's, emcee's, and LIVE BANDS!! Our team has created...Read more unrivaled entertainment experiences for over a decade. Your wedding is sure to be one of the most magical days of your life, and our team will be honored to turn your dreams into a...

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Smash City

5.0 (6)
· Fremont, CA

Smash City is a versatile wedding event entertainer and band based out of San Francisco, California. Playing all kinds...Read more of hits from various decades and today, this band offers a variety of music genres during their set lists. Some of their favorite sounds include the likes of classic rock, jazz,...
Avalon The Band

5.0 (15)
· Holland, MI

Avalon The Band is a wedding band operating out of Holland, Michigan. Having performed at over 300 weddings, bandleader...Read more Rich Burkholder has assembled the finest experienced and professional musicians to create a world-class musical act. Together they strive to provide couples and their guests with a...

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Storytellers NYC

5.0 (129)
· Brooklyn, NY

Your story. Your party. YOU select the songs you love, WE turn your event into a wild party!Throwing the ultimate dance...Read more party is our passion, let us make your event truly unforgettable. CATCH US LIVE! Visit our website for club shows so you can experience the fun! We offer a fresh take on the...

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The Class

5.0 (62)
· Napa Valley, CA

Based out of LA, but playing all over California, The Class is a high-energy, classy live entertainment wedding and...Read more party band. They offer a truly unique, upscale, boutique live entertainment experience as an alternative to the traditional large, cheesy and over-the-top wedding bands. The Class...

$7,000

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The Honeymooners

5.0 (57)
· East Aurora, NY

The Honeymooners, located in East Aurora, New York, serves as a western and central New York wedding party band. The...Read more experienced band can cover songs from the past seven decades that range from today’s top hits, popular ballads, and tunes from the 1950s. The Honeymooners take great pride in creating...

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The Music City Sound

5.0 (71)
· Nashville, TN

The Music City Sound is a Nashville based band entertaining crowds from Music City and beyond. The band is led by artist...Read more C.T. Blackmore and professional touring musician Will Elliott. They combine experience, passion, and a talent for packing the dance floor to deliver unforgettable performances....

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All Star Jukebox

5.0 (30)
· Burlingame, CA

Based in San Francisco, California, All Star Jukebox is a versatile dance band that plays all styles of music. Featuring...Read more award-winning talent, this sought-after band has been performing at Bay Area weddings and events since 2002. Whether you want an elegant evening reminiscent of Frank Sinatra, or a...
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Creations Music

5.0 (84)
· Long Island, NY

Led by pop singer and chart-topper Kim Sozzi, Creations Music is a New York-based wedding band at the forefront of event...Read more music. They bring rare energy and chemistry to an unlimited range of styles. Kim Sozzi carries on her father’s legacy. Voted New York City’s Best Wedding Band by Martha Stewart,...

$10,000

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Joan Zen

5.0 (59)
· Missoula, MT

Joan Zen is a high-energy, powerhouse live band based in Missoula, Montana. This successful six-piece funky-soul and...Read more reggae band can provide a polished performance for your wedding event. As both a cover band and successful original band, Joan Zen has released three albums. They have also been voted...

$5,000

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Emerald Empire Band

4.9 (455)
· Atlanta, GA

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters,...Read more infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Emerald Empire are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece...

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The Christina Kateri Band

5.0 (44)
· Ypsilanti, MI

BAND SIZE AND OVERVIEW The Christina Kateri Band (CKB) is a boutique private event band based in Detroit, MI that...Read more travels from coast to coast and beyond. From a solo player up to a 12-piece band, clients are encouraged to customize each segment of their wedding in terms of band size and music style....

$7,000

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The Mystic

5.0 (13)
· New York City, NY

Mystic Music is a wedding band based out of Bellmore, New York. They pride themselves on being one of the best live...Read more cover bands in the tri-state area. The band is comprised of eight musicians, four male vocalists, a female vocalist, and a full horn section.The band is not part of a big orchestra and...

$9,350

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Wedding Music Bands

Whether you envision a small ensemble as your wedding guests dine, or a large, lively band to provide the soundtrack as you dance the night away, the wedding music you choose is an important element of your Big Day. While musical tastes vary, we can all agree that there’s nothing quite like music to set the desired mood at an event.

Couples have two major options: hiring a wedding DJ or finding the perfect live wedding music band to anchor the celebration. Along with playing any requested tunes and providing essential entertainment, a DJ or wedding music band leader also ensures that your event moves smoothly and fluidly from one amazing moment to the next.

If you decide to go with live music, selecting the right band is crucial. Here are some things to consider when picking your wedding music band.

Choosing the Best Wedding Music Bands

Although your wedding venue may have a list of musicians that they work with, you may not be limited to the names on it. Check the contract to see if you can bring in outside musicians. Also, be familiar with any noise restrictions at the venue, or the need for extra power supplies or any other equipment for your band. Keep in mind that a band will likely take up more space than a DJ, so make sure there are ample accommodations. As with other elements of wedding planning, the more information you have available about your wedding music band in advance, the more smoothly your actual event will run.

Couples should be aware that wedding live bands tend to be more expensive than a DJ – but this is a good area to splurge. A live band provides a rich sound and is a memorable option for your reception. Before booking, ask any potential bands if they are performing at any public events in the near future. If so, you can see them in person and decide if they fit your style. Otherwise, ask for some videos of past performances. After searching around, reading reviews and possibly seeing potential wedding bands perform, you'll be ready to make your selection.

Selecting Songs for Your Wedding Music Band

Before your event, we recommend giving your chosen wedding music band two specific song lists. One should be songs and musical genres you absolutely want to hear, along with when you want to hear them (such as processional, recessional, first dance and mother-son/ father-daughter dance). The other list should be songs and musical categories you don’t want them to play.

Give some thought to your guests in attendance. While nobody is disputing that it's your special day, you also want your friends, family and loved ones to have a good time. You might add some classic songs and/or fast and slow songs to encourage everyone to dance.

WeddingWire offers plenty of resources for finding the right wedding live band to suit your musical desires. Don't forget to check online reviews for advice from couples who have previously hired your band. Start your search and find the live wedding music to complete your celebration!

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