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Decades

Reception Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
Willing to Travel
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Decades is a premier wedding band based in Chico, California. From golden oldies like Dion's "Runaround Sue" to today's hits like Taylor's "Cruel Summer," these pros mix styles and genres to keep everyone on the dance floor all night long.

Services Offered

Decades has performed over 1,000 shows up and down the West Coast, earning them a reputation as one of California's most in-demand bands. They swap between a range of instruments, including the trumpet, accordion, and harmonica, perform four-part harmonies, and do whatever it takes to keep your guests entertained. Recently, Decades has even been named the San Francisco 49ers' pre-game party band. Wedding music packages with the group can include MC services, a deluxe sound system set-up, and unique features like a fog machine. Just reach out today for more info, and to get starting planning your unforgettable wedding entertainment.

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FAQ

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

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

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

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

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Decades

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Decades is an exceptional live wedding band that kept dance floors packed with high‑energy, genre-spanning performances for guests of all ages. Reviewers praised their professionalism, flexibility, MC skills, sound quality, and seamless handling of ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Many said they were worth every penny and would hire them again.

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Decades is an exceptional live wedding band that kept dance floors packed with high‑energy, genre-spanning performances for guests of all ages. Reviewers praised their professionalism, flexibility, MC skills, sound quality, and seamless handling of ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Many said they were worth every penny and would hire them again.

Sharon
Sharon Sent on 02/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best— hire them now!

We hired Decades for our daughter’s wedding banquet on 10/10/22! They’re EPIC !!!

As a native SF, I chair countless galas in The City from the SF symphony , SF ballet to organizations such as Dress For Success and Red Cross. The attendance for these major galas range from 300 to 10,000 plus. Entertainment is utmost important to keep our guests happy and wanting to return again for good times which is vital to support the cause.
For our daughter’s wedding…we had four days of festivities to celebrate her marriage and our gaining a new son!

Wedding Fete’ climaxed with a FUN but traditionally modern Chinese Banquet of 350 guests.

DECADES ROCKED the HOUSE! From the start communication with Billy was incredibly easy ! He not only listened sincerely and with consideration, he was key in providing input to enhance the day. Contract was EASY and clear. No extra jargon bleh bleh but straightforward — like Billy. The band came to the venue early for set up. Each person was not only amazingly nice, well mannered but also very professional.

When it came time for MUSIC… MAN OH MAN!
They played beautiful background music setting wonderful mood for all the dinner guests. The genre switched right after dinner to dance music! From the toddlers to 90 year olds, EVERYONE GOT UP to dance! Seats were empty with bodies all moving on the dance floor. By 12 midnight, we were gently getting scooted out by the venue! Nobody wanted to go home and it was extremely difficult to get them out the door because the music was THAT GOOD! People couldn’t get enough of DECADES! They still wanted to
P A R T Y!

Run don’t walk to get them in contract for your event! They are surreal!
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A N Sent on 08/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our guests loved Decades, Decades loved our guests!

Couldn't have been better - the band got everyone on their feet right away, and all night long! These extremely talented musicians were clearly having as good a time as we all were, end everybody raved about them. Billy did a perfect job as MC too, didn't try to own the night but kept introduced speakers and kept everybody clear on what came next. Would absolutely hire again.
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Christina Sent on 08/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Band... Our Dance Floor Was Packed All Night!

We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Decades! They were one of the absolute highlights of our wedding and completely exceeded our expectations - along with our guests' expectations.

From the moment they started playing at the ceremony with an acoustic/violin combo to rocking the dancefloor to emceeing the evening - the energy was incredible. They are insanely talented, sounded amazing live (my guests kept commenting that they were the best cover band they've ever heard and sounded exactly like each of the groups they played - or better!), and knew exactly how to read the room and keep everyone on the dance floor. Our guests were dancing nonstop. We had so many people tell us afterward how incredible the band was. They made the entire reception feel like a celebration and created exactly the fun, high-energy atmosphere we had hoped for.

Beyond how talented they are, they were also wonderful to work with being responsive, professional, organized, flexible, and genuinely invested in making our night special. Everything felt seamless, which is exactly what you want on your wedding day.

Choosing Decades was easily the best decisions we made for our wedding. If you are debating between a DJ and a live band, BOOK THE BAND and book Decades. They made our reception unforgettable, and we would hire them again in a heartbeat!!
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Christy Sent on 08/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Omigosh???

Absolutely incredible band\! They had the entire wedding staff dancing—there were **no bums in seats!** 😂 The energy, music, and overall vibe were amazing from start to finish. They had everyone up, dancing, and having the best time. You can tell they genuinely love what they do. **Absolutely awesome and highly recommend!
Tisha
Tisha Sent on 05/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best part of the whole thing

Decades was hands-down the best decision we made for our wedding. They were absolutely incredible from start to finish and truly became the life of the party. The musicians were exceptionally talented, the energy was contagious, and they kept our dance floor packed all night long. Guests of all ages were dancing, singing, and having an unforgettable time. We had guests from far away that planned to leave early and couldn’t tear themselves away because song after song was a banger.

We’ve received countless compliments from our friends and family about how amazing the band was. They didn’t just play music—they created an experience and set the tone for an unforgettable celebration. Their professionalism, stage presence, and ability to read the crowd were second to none.

If you’re working within a budget, take it from us and skip the upgraded appetizers, skip the fancy extras if you must—but do not skip the band. Decades was worth every penny and then some. We will hire them again in a heartbeat.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 01/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best part of our wedding!

Decades was absolutely incredible at our wedding. From the very first song to the final encore, they kept the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long. Their setlist was perfectly curated—every song felt like a hit, and guests of all ages couldn’t stop dancing. We’ve been to plenty of weddings with DJs where the energy fell flat at times, but Decades was on a completely different level. The live music made all the difference—they knew exactly how to read the room and keep the momentum going. Beyond being insanely talented musicians, they were professional, engaging, and clearly experienced. So many of our guests commented on how amazing the band was and asked where we found them. If you want a wedding dance floor that never empties, Decades is the band to book.
David
David Sent on 01/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Father of the Bride Perspective

My daughter knew she wanted to have her wedding in Sep., there were a few weekends that would work for the venue and some were more convenient for some family but when she found out that only a specific date worked for the band she wanted, that was the date. At the time I thought that was pretty crazy, but hey, it's her Wedding!

I was, 100%, absolutely wrong.

This band is worth moving your wedding date for. They are worth designing a party around. Seriously, if you're debating whether or not you should hire them, hire them. We have literally talked about how we will figure out when they are free, hire them, and then figure out what we're celebrating! 😁

They sound amazing, even during warm ups I was imprrssed and the night improved with every song they played and O M G can they play!

The singer is spectacular, each and every member of the band was superb and on top of all of that they had an incredible vibe and CLEARLY got more and more amped up as we did!!

It was an amazing day and would have been even without this incredible group, but with them? Best wedding I've ever attended, including my own 😂 We WILL find a way to get them for another event. ❤️❤️

Jasmine
Jasmine Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

I’d hire them again and again and again

The best decision we made for our wedding was hiring Decades. I first experienced them at a 300-person wedding where I only knew my now husband, and I stayed on the dance floor late into the night with total strangers because the energy was that good. From that moment, I knew I had to have them at our wedding, and we even changed our wedding date to make sure the lead singer could be there. They were the part of the day I was most excited for, and they somehow exceeded every expectation. Nearly six months later, people still come up to us saying it was the best wedding band they’ve ever seen and asking for their contact info. When our timeline ran late, they graciously played an extra 30 minutes and skipped their intermission just to keep the party going, which meant everything to us. I have already thought of multiple future events where I would hire them again without hesitation. If you are even considering live music, stop searching and book Decades.
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Bailey Sent on 11/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best part of my wedding besides the getting married part

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars!

We hired Decades to play at our wedding and they were absolutely amazing. We were super picky with our music and didn’t want the typical “wedding playlist,” and they completely nailed it. Their repertoire was so refreshing, and they followed our song list almost exactly — it felt so personalized.
The MC kept the energy high all night, the vocals and instruments were incredible, and the whole experience was just fun. Our guests are still talking about how good the band was, and I’ve already recommended them to a few friends.
Highly, highly recommend. We can’t wait to hire them again for another occasion!
Leanne
Leanne Sent on 09/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Part of our Wedding

We knew we wanted two things at our wedding: 1) good food 2) good music. The decades came highly recommended and we ended up booking them not just for our reception but our ceremony too. We breathed easy knowing that the ceremony music/audio would go off without a hitch and it wasn't just us who were relaxed - our wedding planner was too! She knew the caliber of the Decade's professionalism and as a bride I felt very relaxed knowing everyone was at ease. Because they are so busy with gigs, details don't get finalized until a few weeks out from your date - this is unusual as most vendors want details so early. Don't worry though, the Decades will most certainly show up for you and bring down the house. Our guests loved the music and the vibe and the dance floor was not big enough!
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