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  • 2026

Jack Boatman Music Services

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Lola
Chris
Bryce
Lyndy
Katie

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

A DJ who can play any music you want to make your reception unforgettable.
A violinist & guitarist who can play any music you want to make your ceremony unforgettable.
And it's all done by the same wedding professional! I would love nothing more than to lend my talents and experience to your amazing day. Here's more details about what I can offer:

- the highest quality dance floor speakers on the market
- song-specific software-scripted light shows
- an MC who keeps everything running smoothly
- extremely responsive and organized. Like having a second wedding coordinator!
- wireless, color-customizable uplighting for any venue space

These are also some things you WON'T have to worry about happening when working with me (anecdotes collected over time from various guests & vendors I've met who recounted these somehow true horror stories about other DJ's):

- playing the wrong first dance song
- playing roughly a minute of the correct first dance song before audibly saying they 'have a better one', and switching to another song
- suddenly skipping to another song after only 30-60 seconds of a well-received song has been played, all night
- ignoring couple's playlist entirely & refusing to play requests (even from the bride & groom!) after voicing complaints
- several seconds or even minutes of dead air between songs due to DJ leaving their station to take frequent smoke breaks
- excessively talking over the music
- 'ad-libbing' on another microphone while a loved one is giving a speech
- suddenly transitioning to special parts of the reception (Grand March/speeches/first dances) without notifying photographer(s)/videographer and making sure they're prepared and able to capture
- becoming inebriated by unprofessionally indulging in the open bar
- canceling last-minute because they weren't organized enough to realize they had double-booked for over a year

If you want to have a guarantee that all of these will be avoided, please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or a proposed consultation! I'd be ecstatic to work with you.

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 7 years in business

  • We speak English and German

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FAQ

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$250

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
Oldies
Pop
Rock

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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Reviews of Jack Boatman Music Services

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Jack provided exceptional live violin and DJ services, learning custom songs and attending rehearsals. He was professional, responsive, and adaptable, handling audio/lighting and MC duties smoothly. Guests raved about the packed dance floor and seamless transitions—highly recommended.

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Jack provided exceptional live violin and DJ services, learning custom songs and attending rehearsals. He was professional, responsive, and adaptable, handling audio/lighting and MC duties smoothly. Guests raved about the packed dance floor and seamless transitions—highly recommended.

Lola
Lola Sent on 09/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book jack boatman music services now

Where do we even begin when we talk about our experience with Jack Boatman Music? Jack was absolutely incredible to work with. Not only did we get a kick-*** DJ (literally we only heard incredible feedback from our guests) but we also had the honor of having Jack be our live violinist for our ceremony. This was so special to us, especially for Lola to have her late-mom's song as the music choice for the ceremony. Not only this, but Jack was always willing to meet with us for any updates, advice, or football talk. Jack allowed us to create playlists for the vibes of the day (pre-ceremony, cocktail, Italian dinner music, must-plays for the reception). Jack was so patient, kind, and assertive (in the best-way) to make our day move as smooth as possible. He was superman, really. Also, Jack was so kind to coordinate with Lola's father as he surprised us with singing a special song during our reception. Jack truly was 10000/10. No, not an exaggeration.
Last thing, we promise. Our photo and video team, which we adore, had Jack as their DJ and Violinist for their wedding in August. And that's coming from a couple that has been to hundreds of weddings, meeting hundreds of DJs. So just book Jack. Don't wait.
Thank you Jack for everything.
We attached photos our photographer took of Jack - in action during our ceremony.

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Chris
Chris Sent on 08/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hire him!

I cannot say one bad thing about Jack. He went above and beyond for our wedding. He was always responsive when we had questions and came through for every small request, especially our custom ceremony music. His talent on the violin is amazing, and his skills as a DJ are even better. Our guests kept coming up to us all night to rave about him. If you want someone who will make your wedding day truly special, Jack is the right choice!
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Grace Sent on 08/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have Done it Without Him!

Jack was wonderful! From our first meeting, he was very thorough with the details for our big day. Leading up to our wedding, he was very responsive via email and made sure all our questions were answered. During our ceremony, Jack provided live violin music, which we got so many compliments on from our guests and was a beautiful touch to such a special moment. Jack also was such a huge help in keeping the night moving and on track. He took over as the night's MC so we didn't have to worry about gathering everyone's attention to special moments. Of course, he also kept the energy high and everyone on the dance floor for the entire night. We also so appreciated that he took care of our outdoor ceremony audio, taking one more thing off of our plate so we could focus on ourselves prior to the start of our wedding. We would absolutely recommended Jack's services to any couple planning their wedding!
Bryce
Bryce Sent on 07/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pick jack as your dj!

Jack was fantastic in every single possible way. His planning and organization made my wife Allie and me feel so relaxed knowing we were in good hands. Not only were jacks services phenomenal but I truly could not find a better value since he came as both a live music vendor for the ceremony AND as a DJ. He played multiple songs for our wedding ceremony on his violin and did an incredible job. He then killed it on the dance floor for our reception. Jack allowed me to make and give him a playlist for the dance floor which was something I really wanted and then he mixed the songs in what felt like the perfect order. I seriously have no notes for Jack. His services are so top of the line and he also is just a top of the line guy. HIGHLY recommend you go with Jack for live music, DJ, or both!!!!
Lyndy
Lyndy Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The DJ/Violinist/MC that everyone is still talking about

From the get go Jack nailed it. We booked the Platinum package to include lighting and audio services too. Our wedding would not have been as successful as it was without his multi-talented, flexible, and skilled support. He even crafted custom violin 🎻 pieces for our ceremony from Lana del Rey, Blink 182, and Taylor Swift!

In addition to this he came to our rehearsal dinner to practice. We recommend Jack to anyone that wants to have a seamless and fun wedding!
Katie
Katie Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Choice We Made!

Jack was fantastic to work with. We used his violin services for our wedding ceremony and DJ services for the reception. He was well organized, professional and had good communication. For our ceremony we had specific songs we wanted him to play on the violin. He learned each of these pieces and played them beautifully. When changes came up during the pre-planning or on the day off, he was great about just rolling with those changes as if they were no big deal. We are so happy with our choice to work with Jack and highly recommend his services!
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Hannah Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

McLaughlin wedding 11.25 DJ

During and after our wedding, so many guests came up to us saying things like, “I haven’t danced like that in a long time!” and “That was incredible!” Our wedding day was already amazing, but one of the key factors that made it truly unforgettable was having a great DJ - and that’s exactly what Jack was.

The dance floor was full all night, and the music couldn’t have been better. Even with minimal direction from us, Jack perfectly read the crowd and played an incredible mix that kept everyone dancing and smiling.

On top of his talent, Jack was extremely professional, flexible, and understanding throughout the entire process. We truly appreciated how easy he was to work with and how much care he put into making sure everything went smoothly.

Our guests loved him, and my husband and I couldn’t be more grateful for how much he added to our celebration. Thanks to Jack, we’ll always remember the night as one of the best of our lives.

Thank you again, Jack!
Sean
Sean Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

October Wedding with JBMS

Jack is a professional, with charisma and adaptability. He is truly a fan of music, and devotes the time to adjust to any event. While Jack is widely knowledgeable of music, he entertained us with his live violin talents at our event. On top of that, Jack was very adaptable as an "MC" for our event, even when the groom forgot to mention a few things. Highly recommend with great value.
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Michael Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic DJ and Musician — Highly Recommend

Jack was fantastic! He played electric violin during our cocktail hour, which added a really unique touch and got a ton of compliments from guests. Later on, he transitioned seamlessly into his DJ set and worked really well alongside our Serbian band. He was flexible, easy to communicate with, and kept everything running smoothly.

We really appreciated how professional and adaptable he was throughout the night. Highly recommend working with him.
Molly
Molly Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

100/10 the best to work with!!!

Jack is the absolute best in every way - so kind, flexible, helpful, talented, and willing to help in any way he can! He truly made our day perfect. He listened to what we wanted and delivered flawlessly. And the violin for our ceremony and cocktail hour truly put everything over the top!! The dance floor was bopping all night long - he did a perfect job of playing songs for all different ages/genres while also staying true to who we were and the music we enjoyed. And he was so incredibly helpful at our rehearsal and on top of things leading up to the big day. Can't recommend enough!
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