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On The Beat Music Agency

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
Brittany
Lauren
Jakob
Kelsey
Madison

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Inquire about our exclusive off-season 2027 offerings, including preferred rates for Q1 and select Friday/Sunday celebrations.

On The Beat is an award-winning music agency based in Los Angeles, California. With a world-class talent roster and an unlimited playlist, you’ll never have to ask if we know a song, can play a style, or get every generation on the dance floor. We’re here to transform your event into an experience that keeps your guests on their feet and leaves them raving about the occasion for years to come.

Services Offered

Every wedding has a melody, and we want yours to sound like you. Whether you’re dreaming of a custom song arrangement or imagining yourself singing with the band, we’ll create the perfect celebration soundtrack that hits all the right notes. Through careful planning, flawless execution, and a tireless work ethic, we offer a worry-free experience related to all things sound, music, and performance from the moment your guests arrive until we say goodnight. Our ensembles come in all shapes and sizes, from concert-level 12-piece party bands and classic string quartets to breezy jazz trios and soloists. Every party-band package includes MC services for your reception, audio services for your ceremony and cocktail hour, and live performance for the reception. Our services have been designed with your experience in mind, so if it makes your celebration better, we’ve included it.

Features

Black-owned

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Weddings with this vendor

Bailey & Brendan's wedding
Bailey & Brendan
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FAQ

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

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

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

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

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

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

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of On The Beat Music Agency

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On The Beat Music Agency consistently delivers high-energy, professional wedding music and emceeing that keeps dance floors packed. Reviewers praised their talented, adaptable bands and sets (acoustic, cocktail, dinner, late-night DJ) and seamless transitions. The team is responsive, organized, and widely recommended for creating memorable events.

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On The Beat Music Agency consistently delivers high-energy, professional wedding music and emceeing that keeps dance floors packed. Reviewers praised their talented, adaptable bands and sets (acoustic, cocktail, dinner, late-night DJ) and seamless transitions. The team is responsive, organized, and widely recommended for creating memorable events.

Brittany
Brittany Sent on 04/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible band- no need to look elsewhere!

This review is long overdue for the most epic wedding band. OTB was not only incredible as our band for our February wedding but working with them throughout the whole process was such a pleasure. Robert- the agency's leader, went above and beyond for us and just got our vision. He was professional, fun, and just a great collaborator. His band at our wedding blew everyone's minds at how amazing they were. The talent is above just some random band- these people are the real deal! We still have people talking about how incredible they were and I wish we could host another something soon just to have them play! They also did a beautiful more low key acoustic type set for dinner that fit perfectly for our 65 plus person dinner reception that I wanted to feel intimate and romantic. Then they got the party going and people loved it. They fit our needs perfectly for a 6 piece group for a smaller wedding and still brought the house down. I can only imagine what they could do with bigger bands they configure for a bigger wedding. My fiance had high standards for the music and he was bowing to the stage at our reception. No need to look anywhere else- these are the people you want!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 05/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

High energy our guests won't stop raving about!

One month after our wedding and all our guests keep raving about is the incredible music of "The Guest List" - part of the On The Beat music family. A true highlight of wedding planning was talking through our special evening with Robert, who served as our MC throughout the night and kept the energy high and going strong! Robert was the ultimate music lover (like this bride) and used his vast event experience to make sure we avoided any pitfalls (e.g., too long of an intro for our cake cutting song) and maximized our vision for our wedding day. Alongside Robert, the band kept the energy HIGH throughout the night, which is what we wanted with our animated crowd of guests who were playing alongside the band with tambourines. From the first dance song -- an unpopular, unknown song that the band learned specifically for us! -- to the last na-na-nas of "Hey Jude" to close out a magical night, every note, beat, and riff was perfectly curated and matched the energy of our wedding. Thank you for everything - including bringing this bride & groom up on stage to have a true rockstar moment!
Jakob
Jakob Sent on 05/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Jakob Urie

play guitar and drums and I love to sing. I’m an energetic performer and dancer. I also can play keyboard and am experiencedz
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band Ever!!

It has been three months since we got married and we STILL have friends and family tell us out of the blue just how amazing our band and DJ were! Rob and team were phenomenal to work with and made both the reception and after party so amazing. The band at our reception was so talented and knew all the best songs to perform. And the DJ at our afterparty knew how to keep the celebration going. We're very happy that we had On the Beat at our wedding - and we know we're biased - but this team truly made our wedding one of the bests! :)
Madison
Madison Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best ever

Theeeeee most UNREAL band you'll ever see! From my initial email of reaching out all the way to the final song on my wedding day, this company was nothing but amazing! I worked with Rob who was extremely professional, transparent and wanted to do whatever he could to make sure my needs were met, and they were 110%! We shared countless emails which were always responded to in a timely manner. On the wedding day they showed up on time, set everything up, came and spoke with me briefly about a few final details and everything was spot on. The vocals were out of this world and I swear our dance floor was packed the entirety of the night! They play all the right songs at all the right times and kept the energy bumpin! We got nothing but positive feedback from our guests regarding the band, most of them saying it was the best wedding band they've ever seen. Definitely go with On The Beat, you will not regret it!!
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 11/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

best night ever!

robert and megan were the absolute best to work with and the band completely crushed it and made the wedding feel so special!
K
Katie Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cardinal Gold - JAW DROP!!!

We cannot recommend On The Beat highly enough! We hired Cardinal Gold (11-piece band) and they absolutely stole the show at our wedding reception. Their infectious energy kept our party going all night long, and our guests were uniformly blown away by their talent and energy.
The set list was perfectly curated, catering to all ages and tastes, and the dance floor was packed from start to finish. For late night, OTB helped us transition to a DJ. The transition was SO seamless and the DJ kept the momentum going, and we were thrilled to see our guests dancing until the very last song.

What truly sets On The Beat apart, however, is the exceptional service and warmth provided by Robert and Megan. From our initial meeting, we knew we were in good hands. Their professionalism, enthusiasm, and kindness made the entire planning process a breeze.

If you're looking for a wedding band that will deliver an unforgettable experience, look no further than On The Beat. We feel incredibly lucky to have had them as part of our special day.

Five stars aren't enough - we'd give them ten if we could!
Justen
Justen Sent on 09/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 !!!!

On The Beat Music Agency was absolutely phenomenal to work with! Rob, Megan, and the OTB team were very professional and ensured to execute on the vision we had in terms of overall music setlist and vibes throughout the night. Our wedding party had so much fun that we were all chanting "one more song, one more song" because we just couldn't get enough. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping make our dream wedding come true!
R
Rachel Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful pianist!

On the Beat Music Agency was very easy to work with and delivered! We hired Peter Smith to play the piano at our wedding during cocktail hour and he did an amazing job. Peter read the room well and is both incredibly talented and kind! He also arrived on time to our wedding venue amidst stormy weather. We would hire Peter and On the Beat Music Agency again and highly recommend them for your next event. Thank you!
C
Caroline Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, amazing, amazing

We hired Sir Duke for our wedding and it was the BEST decision!!! They were incredible and people are still talking about our wedding band months later. The dance floor was packed all night with such incredible energy. We worked with Megan and Rob leading up to the event and they were incredibly professional and organized. Highly, highly recommend On The Beat!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Rob Perkins
Rob Perkins
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