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We are a collective of talented musicians and DJs bringing our trusted brand of service and care to weddings and events in the Portland Or area. We have served this area for over a decade and are consistantly chosen for Couple's Choice. As well as winning awards voted on by our fellow vendors. We love created a custom music experience focused on each of our unique couples.

We offer couples two full service packages to choose from:
DJ|MC Package
DJ|MC + Live Package

LGBTQ+ Affirming!

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of JR Music Collective

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The team at JR Music Collective, particularly John Ross and Christian, did an exceptional job in ensuring that multiple weddings were perfect. Customers praised their personalized, professional, and heartfelt music services. The artistry and care shown by John Ross, along with the personalized touches like surprise audio recordings, were highly appreciated by couples. Reviewers also highlighted excellent communication, accommodating performances, and seamless execution by other team members like Andrew and Dillon, making JR Music Collective a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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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.

The team at JR Music Collective, particularly John Ross and Christian, did an exceptional job in ensuring that multiple weddings were perfect. Customers praised their personalized, professional, and heartfelt music services. The artistry and care shown by John Ross, along with the personalized touches like surprise audio recordings, were highly appreciated by couples. Reviewers also highlighted excellent communication, accommodating performances, and seamless execution by other team members like Andrew and Dillon, making JR Music Collective a highly recommended choice for weddings.

Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 02/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING to work with!

Our initial DJ did not end up working out, but the team at JR made sure that didn't stop our wedding day from being PERFECT! We worked with Christian, which was a breeze. From planning to the day of - everything ran smoothly! He read the room, was eager to please, and our guests had a wonderful time! Thank you all for helping make our Big Day the BEST DAY EVER!
A
Atkinson Sent on 09/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless from start to finish. JR went over the top.

JR Music Collective—and John Ross specifically—helped make our wedding day absolutely magical. From the moment we visited John’s website and watched his videos, we knew he would be the perfect fit for our celebration. He was wonderful to work with, always easy to communicate with, and ready with helpful suggestions when we needed guidance.

John provided everything we needed: music and microphones for the ceremony, live acoustic guitar and vocals during cocktail hour, and then an incredible mix of music, mics, and lighting for the reception. His live performance during cocktail hour was beautiful and created such a memorable atmosphere.

What stood out most was John’s artistry and care. He takes real pride in his craft, and it showed throughout the night—he read the crowd effortlessly, keeping the energy flowing and our guests fully engaged. One of the most touching moments came after the wedding: on our one-month anniversary, he surprised us by sending the audio recording of our ceremony. Hearing our vows again brought us to tears, especially since our only regret was not hiring a videographer.

If you are looking for music that is not only professional but deeply personal and heartfelt, John Ross and JR Music Collective will be perfect for your event.
Mitchell
Mitchell Sent on 05/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

We had a great experience with JR Music Collective. We worked with Blake for our wedding and he did an excellent job. He did a great job selecting the right music that we and our guests would enjoy, and he was very accommodating of our nerdy musical requests. During cocktail hour, he played acoustic guitar and sang and we got several compliments from our guests on the performance. He also DJ’d the reception and kept a lot of our guests dancing right up until the end of the night. We and our guests had a lot of fun and I would definitely recommend working with JR and Blake.
Harry
Harry Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Andrew made our special day more special

Andrew was amazing, we immediately loved his energy just regarding getting all the final details into place for our wedding. He talked us through our questionnaire, made great suggestions. When it came to the big day, he was prompt and just wonderful. We opted for some of him performing live, mixed with the dj services. He delivered on everything, from an amazing setlist filled with beautiful pieces that he performed. Overall, we would recommend Andrew again. We had people asking for more information about him just because they wanted him for their event.
Team
Team Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A DREAM TEAM to work with!!

John was fantastic—truly a dream to work with!
We were sold after our first call with him. The package options were clear and well-structured, and John’s charm was undeniable! We had complete confidence in his ability to read the crowd and keep the event fun and joyful.
What truly set him apart was his years of experience and his genuine kindness in supporting our vision. When we expressed our desire to customize our music experience, John was fully on board. He helped us plan the karaoke after the reception dinner seamlessly, following up and spending time with us to refine the details.
We’re incredibly grateful to the entire team and had an absolute blast at our wedding!
Eric
Eric Sent on 09/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we trusted Dillon at John Ross

Dillon at John Ross absolutely crushed it as a live musician and DJ at our wedding! We were blown away at just how well he understood our vibe. He really put us at ease. Leading up to the day we were worried that we had too many rules “no Journey” “no dad rock” and “no requests” etc. We thought maybe we were making it hard for people to dance to our music, but we knew we liked Dillon’s playlists and we didn’t want to be overly prescriptive— we knew we could trust in him and we’re so glad that we did.

From the first song it all went smoothly. A couple of times we went to request a song and he already had it queued up like he had read our minds.

Dillon’s singing and guitar playing was so lovely. It really helped to make our first dance that much more special— even as my wife and I were beyond nervous about it. Thank you Dillon for helping to make our wedding day unforgettable.
A
Allison Sent on 12/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect choice for music!

We loved working with Bo and John Ross Music for our wedding! They are very organized and it was easy to fill out the form they provided for must have music vs. do not play songs. We were able to keep updating it as we thought of new songs we loved. Everyone was so impressed with our music throughout the whole day. Bo played live for our ceremony and even learned some specific songs we requested. It was unforgettable! When it came to the reception, Bo was just as impressive, if not more! He checked in with us throughout the event to make sure we were happy or to see if we thought a specific song would excite the crowd. My parents and relatives commented that the sound level was perfect! They could have conversations and still enjoy the music. We had the best time and Bo made sure everyone else did as well. Thank you to Bo Baskoro and John Ross Music for a great wedding day!
D
D Henn Sent on 10/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You won't regret it

We knew we wanted live music on our wedding day, but the cost of hiring a DJ and someone to perform seemed daunting. We went to a wedding with a musician/DJ from John Ross and realized this was perfect for us. Dalton was amazing to work with. He performed live during our cocktail hour and sang our first dance. He was a great MC and awesome DJ. He was also accommodating when we needed to do a few songs out of their planned order. If you are thinking of having live music and a DJ, look no further. We'd highly recommend John Ross Music and also Dalton specifically.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best DJ!

We are so glad we chose John Ross Music for our wedding DJ. From the beginning, communication was great. Jenny made sure to keep us informed of important dates or things we needed to get done before the wedding and she was very easy to communicate with! We chose Chaz for our DJ and are SO glad we did!! Chaz was awesome! People were asking us all night where we got our DJ and even though we had a small wedding, he kept everyone on the dance floor. Everyone had a great time dancing. Chaz was also great in terms of meeting before the wedding, communication, etc. Highly recommend Chaz and John Ross Music, we had a great experience!
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best DJ and Live Music Vendor in the PNW!

If you are planning your wedding and want a great DJ or live music, look no further! John Ross and his team are simply the best. From start to finish, John and his team were extremely professional, prompt in responses, and made us feel valued. They listened when we explained the vision we had for our wedding day and made it come to life even better than my husband or I could have imagined. Thank you John, Jenny and the rest of the team for making us feel so special during our wedding and making it a day we will never forget!
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Awards

309
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

15 Endorsements
Vista Hills Vineyard Vista Hills Vineyard Winery Weddings

John Ross and his team reliably provide the best wedding music for clients at my venue. I always recommend John and his team of musicians before any others. They help make every event smooth and a lot of fun!

Ginger and You Events Ginger and You Events Wedding Planners

John Ross music is... well, it's hard to find the right word. They are truly awesome. John Ross music has a team of truly talented musicians who not only sound incredible, but they arrive in professional attire, speak professionally and are very enjoyable and easy to work with. I am always so thankful when I see John Ross on my client's vendor lists! I know things will be taken care of, the event will go smoothly with transitions and my clients will have an incredible dance party. JR Music allows for unique musical experiences guests will enjoy, and performances that will set your event apart.

Cupcake Jones Cupcake Jones Wedding Cakes

Hire John Ross. Thank me later. John not only has a beautiful voice for your ceremony music. He has great character, will make sure that your guests are having fun at the reception, and will think of everything so you won't have to. John is who we recommend first for ceremony music and DJ services every single time we are asked. You will be happy. Guaranteed. You're welcome.... ~Lisa @ Cupcake Jones

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