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Area 51 Musical Services is a live wedding band located in Santa Barbara, California. One of the best-loved live music providers in the Santa Barbara area, this band can energize and transform your event through music. Its talented members have played alongside the likes of Paul Anka, the Temptations, Kenny Loggins, James Brown, and many more famous names. Whether you want a high-energy dance party or an elegant dinner, this band can provide the perfect soundtrack for your event.

Services Offered

Area 51 Musical Services can provide music for every part of your event, including the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and breaks. They can play songs from a wide range of genres, including classic rock, funk, Motown, pop, R&B, classical, and top 40 hits. They'll provide a sound system, microphones, lighting equipment, and a disco ball if desired. For a performance that's sure to have all your guests up and dancing, contact Area 51 Musical Services today.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Classic Rock
Classical
Dance
Funk
Motown
Pop
R&B / Soul

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Area 51 Musical Services

Brooke
Brooke Sent on 02/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Area 51 Musical Services are Amazing!

Michael and the Area 51 Musical Services are so very talented. They absolutely made our wedding night one to remember. We had so much fun with them!! Our wedding was a destination for a majority of our guests, and everyone is still reeling about the music! We witnessed every single guest in attendance (130 guests) up and dancing all night from the time they went on until the last song. Area 51’s sound is so fabulous, several passerby’s heard the music from blocks away, thought a concert was going on and even tried to enter our reception! Which was all in good fun. Michael was so easy to work with, and he even learned our first dance song. We highly recommend hiring Michael and Area 51 Musical Services for your event. Hiring Area 51 was the absolute best decision we made for our wedding, and there is no doubt will be for you too!
Dave
Dave Sent on 12/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Michael worked with us every step of the way. The contract is simple and solid. You get what you pay for.

Michael is not only the consummate entertainer and performer sharing the stage with a handpicked crew of funky, soulful, R&B rockers who bring it with every tune, but as ringmaster and manager of this electric circus he brings the utmost of professionalism , service ,and hard work before and after the show. Oh, and you will dance!Our wedding party left with zero asses. Much Gratitude AREA 51!
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Fal O. Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wow, as the father of the groom and musician myself, this is the hottest band in Santa Barbara area for sure. Their song list was perfect.

Michael, the leader, was so kind and helpful to the bride and groom and performed their special first dance song perfectly. He also performed a special mother/groom song without hesitation. Each musician in the band is a true professional and their appearance and stage presence was perfect. Everyone was so impressed with them. Area51 really made the whole evening. So glad I hired them. Had a ball!!
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