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Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Joseph & Erika is a Live Music + DJ duo that specializes in delivering the best of both worlds of live entertainment to your wedding day. Their unique combination of Live Acoustic Music + DJ performances offers the intimate ambiance of world-class live music along with the dynamic energy and versatility of a DJ set, covering everything from the ceremony to the dance floor. With over 20 years of experience in the wedding and event industry, Joseph And Erika are ready to collaborate with you to create an unforgettable celebration!

Services Offered

Joseph & Erika offer both Live Music and DJ services. Their packages include a mix of live acoustic music and DJ'd music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, reception and after-party. Joseph And Erika can learn new songs and will tailor their set list based on your requests.

All of their packages include:

  • Live acoustic music
  • DJ'd music
  • MC services
  • Dance floor lighting
  • Preferred song list and do-not-play list
  • Special dances
  • Wireless mics (for ceremony and/or speeches)
  • Professional sound/PA system(s)
  • Willingness to travel
  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

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

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$4,850

Which of the following are included in the package?

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

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Tori
Tori M. Married on 09/02/2022
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Exceptional experience, beyond anything we could have hoped or dreamed for!

We are so incredibly happy and thankful to have had Joseph and Erika as our wedding band. Not only are their talent and expertise unmatched, but they were incredibly accommodating. They were our first pick for bands, so we were beyond excited when we were able to book them. Our wedding was in Nantucket on LDW (no small feat), and they went to great lengths to book affordable travel and make the trip on such a busy weekend (also, amidst their other LDW events/engagements). When it came to planning, we had some unique asks and they went above and beyond to make our vision come to life. For starters, they learned all of our first dance songs (bride/groom, mother/son, father/daughter), and even personalized them with little tweaks we wanted to make. Week of our wedding, when I had the ridiculous request for them to send me a rough recording of our first dance song so we could practice since their version would be different from the original, they didn’t even hesitate. We freaked out when we heard it because it was even better than the original! Already assuming it was too much to ask, we also threw out the possibility of them learning one additional, special song the week of the wedding for the ceremony processional, and to our surprise they, yet again, didn’t even hesitate to accommodate. Their song list is extensive and exhaustive, so the fact that they were willing to learn four additional songs (that they probably won’t ever be asked to play again because they were unique to us) says a lot about how talented and how much Joseph and Erika care. Speaking of their song list, whatever mood/vibe you’re going for, it’s on there. We marked some songs we loved and others we could do without and discussed the ambience we were trying to create, and Joseph and Erika absolutely nailed it. Honestly, they made the whole event. Our guests were in awe of them, and they kept the energy and vibes high. As if they hadn’t already exceeded expectations, after our wedding they offered to cut a professional studio recording of our first dance song. They ended up giving us two high-quality mixed/mastered mp3s of our first dance song; one was the full song and one was the version we had them personalize and abridge for the dance itself. We’ll cherish them forever. I can’t recommend Joseph and Erika highly enough. They are top of our referral list for anyone planning a wedding or event, and we hope to find another excuse to book them in the future!
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Meaghan Getting married on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Joseph + Erika are the best!

Joseph + Erika are fantastic. If you are lucky enough, and have a chance to book them, do it!

We booked them for our July 2023 wedding and couldn’t have been more impressed. They are professional, responsive, knowledgeable and extremely talented.

Leading up to the event, we had multiple calls and exchanged countless emails. They answered every question immediately with expertise and great suggestions.

For our wedding they performed the music for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Each was in a different location at the venue so Joseph + Erika set up three zones and lead the events so guests transitioned seamlessly between each zone.

The music was as fantastic. They learned three songs for us just weeks before the wedding and made a point to play them when we were both around to hear them. In planning, when we asked to switch up our Intros and first dance to have them outdoors, they pivoted and offered advice to make it happen! Our dance floor was packed ALL night. We even did live sing alongs to end the night. Joseph and Erika encouraged just the right amount of crowd involvement and we all had a blast!

The music and mc for your wedding can make or break the feel, transitions and total vibe. Joseph & Erika made our wedding classy, romantic and so much fun!
Sandra
Sandra Married on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Joseph and Erika performed at my daughters wedding this past weekend, and they were AMAZING! Music selections were awesome, their voices are wonderful and they got the entire wedding crowd up and dancing!!! Can't say enough wonderful things about them. You WILL NOT be disappointed selecting them as your entertainment!!!
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Team

Joseph De Natale
Joseph De Natale
Co-Owner

Joseph De Natale is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. He has collaborated with hundreds of artists and musicians from over 20 countries. His work has been heard in ad campaigns for international brands and in major motion pictures.

Erika  Van Pelt
Erika Van Pelt
Co-Owner

Erika Van Pelt is a versatile vocalist whose work led her to becoming a Top 10 Finalist on American Idol, Season 11. She has toured all over the world, appearing on national and international television and radio, and has shared the stage with Grammy award-winning artists. She has received regional awards and recognition for her original music in addition to being one of Boston’s only female emcee/DJ/singers.

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