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Joe Farren Live Music & DJ Services

MC
Do-Not-Play List
One Event Per Day
Rachel
Sarah
Amanda
Anna
Kaitlin

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

A perfect balance between live music and DJ services offering a more personal touch to your special day.

Delivering live music for your ceremony and cocktail hour and dance worthy DJ services, Joe strikes the right musical balance to give you the most memorable night of your life!

With over 10 years of experience, Joe offers world-class professionalism to meet all of his client’s musical needs.

Why choose Joe Farren for your next event?

Joe is an award-winning musician and highly recommended DJ. His wide range of styles and diverse list of songs make him a versatile live performer who can also deliver world class DJ service all in one night!

Live Music or DJ?

When planning an event, most people struggle with the choice between hiring a band or a DJ. You don’t have to make that choice because Joe can give you both! Why settle for a typical cookie cutter DJ experience when you can get an intimate, personal, memorable touch to your wedding music.

Joe sings and performs solo on acoustic guitar and keyboard. He performs covers ranging from the piano styles of Norah Jones and John Legend to the guitar sounds of Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton. Joe can accommodate a dinner crowd with background music, or capture everyone’s attention with his unique twist on today’s top 40 hits. When DJing, Joe’s positive energy and ability to read a room is unmatched and his music collection is large enough to cater to any client’s needs.

Experience is Key!

Joe books over 60 weddings a year so he understands that each event is uniquely different. Backed by years of experience, he will work with you to create a custom-tailored soundtrack for the happiest day of your life!

Five-Star Rating!

It’s Joe’s promise to provide you with the musical entertainment you always envisioned for your very special day. He takes pride in offering a unique experience for each client and has the reviews to show for it! Joe has received over 350 Five-Star Ratings and has been acknowledged with top awards from The Knot and Wedding Wire for over 10 years in a row!

State of the Art Sound Equipment/Insured

Using state of the art sound equipment (always with back-up), Joe provides you with the support you need to make sure your day goes off without a hitch! Additionally, he is fully insured for all events, and can provide you with a Certificate of Insurance when requested.

Joe Farren’s Bio

Before starting his private entertainment business over 10 years ago, Joe toured as a songwriter and received an Indie Record Label deal. While studying music at the University of Maine, Joe broaden his musical horizons by delving into different genres of music as well as honed his digital recording skills – experiences that benefit him in running his entertainment business today. Joe loves playing weddings because it allows him to perform an array of musical styles from classical and jazz to rock and pop – sometimes all in one night!

COMPLETE WEDDING PACKAGE.

Below is a look at what the complete wedding package includes when you book with Joe.

Ceremony:

Joe is proficient in classical, jazz and contemporary music but will perform any piano and/or guitar song requested by the Bride and Groom. Instrumental or Singing – or a little bit of both – you choose!

Cocktail/Dinner Hour:

In addition to the traditional jazz cocktail repertoire, Joe’s impressive list of cover songs spans all generations and genres of music. He will perform hits by the likes of Elton John, Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, Frank Sinatra, Zac Brown and much, much more!

Reception:

Years of performing has provided Joe a comfort level behind the mic that only experience of that nature can achieve. His MC style is very easy going but never overbearing and the focus is always on the Bride and Groom. The music usually starts out traditional and builds as the night progresses. Joe knows how to read your crowd’s energy and plays songs that will keep your guests entertained, and the dance floor packed, all night long!

Uplighting & GOBO Monogram Services also Available

For rates and more details, email Joe to enquire about your specific event.

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 17 years in business

  • We speak English

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Weddings with this vendor

Eno & Maddy's wedding
Eno & Maddy
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FAQ

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$25

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of Joe Farren Live Music & DJ Services

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Reviewers rave about a musician/DJ who blends live piano, guitar, vocals and DJing to create elegant ceremony music and an energetic reception. He’s professional, responsive, flexible, and learns requested songs while handling sound, lighting, and announcements. Guests loved the packed dance floor and widely recommend him.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave about a musician/DJ who blends live piano, guitar, vocals and DJing to create elegant ceremony music and an energetic reception. He’s professional, responsive, flexible, and learns requested songs while handling sound, lighting, and announcements. Guests loved the packed dance floor and widely recommend him.

Rachel
Rachel Sent on 03/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Soundtrack to Our Wedding Day!

We cannot say enough amazing things about Joe. From the very first note, he completely set the tone for our day—elegant, emotional, and unforgettable. The ceremony music was absolutely beautiful and had our guests tearing up (in the best way). We had an intimate family beach wedding and Joe knew exactly what to play to capture the moment as we had always visioned!

He was incredibly easy to work with, responsive, and truly listened to what we wanted. He even learned special songs for us and executed them flawlessly. During the cocktail hour, his playing created the perfect coastal atmosphere—relaxed, classy, and just the right volume to enjoy both the music and conversation.

From the cocktail hour to the dinner, Joe nailed it. He played a combination of our favorite songs and sang from his heart. He is a true talent!

If you’re looking for someone who will elevate your wedding and make it feel truly special, look no further. We would hire him again in a heartbeat! Thanks again Joe!
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Alexa Sent on 02/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Live Music + DJ Services

We are so happy we found Joe to DJ our wedding! We loved that he was able to do a mix of live music with his guitar, piano, and vocals as well as DJ. From the instrumental piano he played during our processional at the wedding ceremony, to the mix of mp3 & live guitar/vocals at cocktail hour, to keeping the dance floor packed the entire night - our guests are still talking about how much fun they had & how great the Joe was! He listened to our requests, gave valuable advice, and made our night so memorable. We would recommend Joe to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Would Recommend

Joe was absolutely incredible and truly can do it all! From playing the piano beautifully during our ceremony to singing and playing guitar throughout cocktail hour and dinner, and then seamlessly transitioning into DJ mode to get the party going; he nailed every moment.

We loved the mix of live performance and DJ; it gave our day a classy, elegant feel early on and then turned into a full-on celebration at night. Our guests credited the entertainment as one of their favorite parts of our wedding, and our dance floor was packed all evening.

Leading up to the wedding, Joe was a great communicator. He made sure every detail was confirmed ahead of time, and anytime I had a question, he responded quickly, usually within hours. He completely understood the vibe we were going for and brought it to life.

Joe is professional, responsive, and incredibly talented—piano, guitar, vocals, DJ… he really does it all.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 04/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Joe NAILED The Beat of Our Big Day -- A Professional, Easy Going, Musical Collaborator!

Joe was INCREDIBLE to work with for our St. Pete, FL wedding this past March! We felt like working together to create a seamless musical experience was such a collaborative process with Joe's guidance and expertise. Joe knew exactly what to do to ensure each step of our wedding was accompanied by the right music! He shined at our cocktail hour with his life performance on guitar. Our guests enjoyed this part of the wedding so much and let us know :) Hire Joe for his professionalism, easy going nature, and abilities to keep the party going with the right music!
Anna
Anna Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great live music and mp3

Guests loved the music & Joe was on time for calls even during a hurricane. He also had us fill out a worksheet to get exactly what we wanted.
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Ally Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hes the goat

I cannot recommend Joe enough! He did a fantastic job engaging the audience - and honestly I was so overwhelmed with wedding planning that I hadn’t even thought about the songs he was supposed to play! He took my last minute requests and made me the most beautiful wedding and I cannot thank him enough. I would give 10 stars if I could!! The amount of talent and humor in this man - I can’t even explain! You will not regret having him on your special day
Kaitlin
Kaitlin Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love Joe!

Joe is the best! From start to finish, he was such a pleasure to work with as we planned our wedding day. He took the time to listen to our needs and made sure that all of our song requests were played during the reception. He is an expert at reading the room and knew which music to play at exactly the right time. He is truly a jack of all trades! He played the guitar beautifully during dinner and transitioned seamlessly to DJ for the remainder of the night bumping all of our favorite tunes. Guests of all ages were up on the dance floor the entire night. We truly lucked out with Joe and cannot recommend him enough for your next event!
K
Kelseagh Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

He does it all!

Cannot recommend Joe enough! From start to finish, he was incredible and truly elevated our wedding. We entrusted him with the sound design (DJ services AND live vocals for our ceremony/cocktail hour), and he absolutely delivered. Guests have been raving about how lively the dance floor was throughout the entire night, and we completely attribute that to Joe’s ability to read the room and keep the energy high. Even with minimal direction on our music preferences, he seamlessly adapted to the crowd, making sure everyone stayed on their feet. We are so grateful to have had him as a key part of our celebration, and without a doubt, we would recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional DJ!
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Paul Sent on 05/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Joe Farren Entertainer & DJ

you are looking for the perfect kind of entertainment for your wedding...look no further! Joe Farren delivers live music and his vocals are intoxicating! Joe can also DJ besides playing live acoustics. Joe was exraordinary and exceeded our expectations to make our wedding absolutely perfect!!♡
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 03/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ out there!

My wedding was this weekend and people are still telling me how amazing Joe was. He played guitar and sang for our ceremony, He played live for our cocktail hour and while we ate and he was absolutely amazing. A lot of my new husbands family are musicians and the rave he received was incredible. They were all beyond impressed and wanted his information for events. Then he switched up to awesome Dj. We wanted a good mix and requested clean music due to kids in attendance. He was able to accommodate our request and still make the music killer. My husbands almost 90 year old grandparents down to the babies were all out on the dance floor loving it. Me and my husband even got some of our favorite emo music in there, in the perfect amounts! He is incredible and worth every penny. I would 100% recommend his for any event.
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Jonathan Hare Photography Jonathan Hare Photography Wedding Photographers

Amazing sound and just a great person to work with. Joe is the man.

Regina as The Photographer Regina as The Photographer Wedding Photographers

I cannot say enough about Joe. He does it all, sings well, plays amazing guitar and DJ's! I recommend him to all of my couples and absolutely adore working with him. He's a kind soul and a great entertainer.

A. Harris Photography A. Harris Photography Wedding Photographers

I had the pleasure of working with Joe on two occasions and every time he excels at what he does. He is professional and knows how to get people on the dance floor of all ages. Not to mention his live music covers are fabulous! I highly recommend him!

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