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Republic of Music

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Your guests will either leave bored after the cake cutting or they'll dance till the last song. It all depends on the band.

At Republic of Music, we love helping couples experience the wedding of their dreams and are known for leaving you with aching feet and a full heart. With 30+ Awards recognized by clients and peers as the Best Wedding Band in San Diego for 14 consecutive years, we’ve set the standard for unforgettable events.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HIRE US?

  • Our performance sparks romance to rowdiness amongst your guests.
  • You'll love the elegance of our dinner sets, our well-coiffed appearance, and our polished MC announcements.
  • When dancing starts, our fun performers will keep your guests tearing up the dance floor all night!
  • Experience Republic of Music and you'll be ensured -- dancing till the last song and your guests saying it was 'the best wedding ever'!

FULL WEDDING SERVICES

  • RECEPTION MUSIC - 6-16 Piece Band or DJ
  • CEREMONY MUSIC - Live Musician or DJ + Sound Setup
  • COCKTAIL HOUR MUSIC - Live Musicians or DJ + Sound Setup
  • DJ ADDED TO BAND - After Party or DJ to alternate with band
  • LIGHTING - Lighting enhancements for stage, dancefloor, and venue
  • STAGE - Choice of stage rental sizes

CUSTOMIZED ENTERTAINMENT

  • Entertainment solutions to fit most budgets
  • Our personalized approach includes collaborating closely with you to ensure everything from song selection to performance style matches your vision.
  • Non-stop energy, fun choreography, engaging audience interaction, and epic music medleys.
  • Dance the night away with personalized music selections
  • Enjoy a stress-free planning experience with our expert guidance
  • 800+ Songlist – Today's Pop Hits, 2000's, 90s Hip Hop, Alt-Punk, Latin, Motown, Classic Rock, Funk, 80s, Disco, Oldies, Jazz, Country, Reggae, and more.

Let us transform your event into an unforgettable experience where every beat fuels joy and every note fosters connection.

You have one shot. We promise not to blow it.

Call or email us for a custom quote today!

FAQ'S:

  • Wedding band sizes range between 6-16 piece. Most popular band sizes are a 7, 9 or 11 piece band.
  • DJs can be booked with the band or on their own.
  • We bring all the sound & lighting equipment you need.
  • We provide complimentary Emcee announcements.
  • We're happy to learn two new complimentary songs of your choice.
  • We offer additional production options such as enhanced concert stage lighting, reception uplights, stages, gobo projectors, photo booths, cold sparks, video walls, and more.
  • Based in San Diego, CA. Happy to perform worldwide!

Features

Woman-owned

Experience

  • 15 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

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

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

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

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

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

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

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
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?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Still have questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

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Reviews of Republic of Music

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Republic of Music is an exceptional, high-energy wedding band that keeps guests dancing all night. They offer versatile live music from ceremony strings to full rock band and DJ after-party, with flawless vocals, horns, and seamless transitions. Professional, attentive planning and emcee services allow customization and flawless timeline execution, leaving couples and guests raving.

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Republic of Music is an exceptional, high-energy wedding band that keeps guests dancing all night. They offer versatile live music from ceremony strings to full rock band and DJ after-party, with flawless vocals, horns, and seamless transitions. Professional, attentive planning and emcee services allow customization and flawless timeline execution, leaving couples and guests raving.

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Helen Sent on 03/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Omg... Book them now!

This is the third wedding I've booked with ROM for each of my children. If you want to host a wedding that guests will rave about for years to come, this is the band to book. The dance floor will be overflowing from the moment you enter the ballroom to the time the venue kicks you out. Every generation of guests will be rockin' it all night long. ROM is talented, high energy, and fun! Tiana will meet with the bride and groom early on to capture the vibe you want and then she'll work with your wedding planner to make it happen so that you can enjoy your special day worry free. Lights, fireworks, romance, props... whatever you want, they'll make it happen.
We used them for beautiful live ceremony music (strings, harp etc) which made it classy and gorgeous. Then we had a trio (guitar, drum, keyboard) for the cocktail hour creating an ambiance where people could talk with lovely music in the background. Then it was on to the ballroom where the full rockstar band put on the best dance party ever!
You will love working with the ROM Rockstars, especially Tiana who brings it all together with her fabulous voice and her exceptional warmth as your evening emcee. She sticks to the timeline so that every detail of the wedding party entry, to the first dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance and multiple dance sets for all the guests flows perfectly.
I promise you, you will get your money's worth and they will be the highlight of your beautiful day. BOOK THEM NOW!!!!!!
ps... We also booked their DJ (3 times) for our wedding welcome party and DJ Simple kicked off the wedding weekend. No one thought it could get any better... until they got to the wedding and experienced the entire ROM live experience. AMAZING...
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Stephanie Sent on 03/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Band of ALL Time!!

Stop reading and hire them… now! Truly, Tiana and the ROM crew are THE best wedding band. My husband and I STILL have friends talk about “the incredible band” we had at our wedding 8 years ago! If you’re like us, we wanted a band that would keep our friends and family on the dance floor all night long… and that is exactly what they did. They kept the night going from the moment guests arrived, until the venue kicked us out of the ballroom! If there is one thing I would emphasize, it is that Tiana is absolutely magical. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she’s also kind, inviting, thoughtful, attentive to detail, accommodating, and a wonderful event host/facilitator. From our first meeting, I knew she and ROM were the right fit for our vibe, energy, and desire to dance. They even went out of their way and learned a few songs specifically that we requested to accommodate our interests and diverse guests. They had every person out of their seat celebrating the entire night, including my grandma in her wheel chair front and center on the dance floor, and our flower girls/ring bearer. She also helped my mother in law coordinate an entire flash mob dance of my husband’s entire family… it was the coolest and most memorable surprise. Fast forward to now… ROM has performed at my engagement party, rehearsal dinner, and wedding, and also as my sister and brother’s wedding festivities. ROM is the real deal and they will make sure you and your guests have the time of their lives!! 
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Kevin Sent on 03/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book Them ASAP!!!

5 STARS!!! ROM is a stellar band! They put on a performance unlike any other for our wedding and if we ever need a live band for future events, we’re calling them without hesitation! Book them early, if you want them for your social events! They are in high demand!
Meredith
Meredith Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Band We Could Have Asked For

We had Republic of Music play at our wedding ceremony and reception in San Diego. The band was exquisite and the most entertaining, not to mention such a beautiful sound. We got more compliments from our guests regarding the entertainment than I can count. I would use them again in a heartbeat for any event their available play list is extensive! Extra love for getting the little girls on stage to sing and dance to Taylor Swift. The girlies are still talking about it!
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Haley Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

From acoustic dinner music to epic horns- grandma approved band

Republic of Music is the best band ever!! For my big wedding, I knew I’d need a band just as epic. It was important to me that there would be music that everyone could enjoy, so that the kids wouldn’t get bored, and that the grandmas would stay up late and have a good time. After the planning calls I was confident the band would deliver, and on the day of my wedding - they did! It was so great seeing everyone from the flower girls to the grandparents dancing together. My mother’s biggest concern was having live music during dinner. She was worried that the music would be too loud for everyone to hear their conversations, but the band played acoustic music during dinner and it was perfect! People were even slow dancing, and it brought a tear to my eye to see my Aunt and Uncle dancing together to Tennessee Whiskey “just like they used to” or so they told me. Seriously I still get compliments on the band. My other favorite part was the horns!! They brought such a magical sound, and they even lead my guests from the cocktail hour to the reception with a parade of “when the saints go marching in”. It was so cool, and when it came time to dance, it was epic hearing Earth Wind and Fire with live horns. Other than sounding really great, the planning process was easy, I got to pick my music and my singers, and felt super supported in making sure my family was gonna have a great time. 100/10 recommend republic of music for your wedding, or any event!
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Charlotte Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of my dreams!

I could not have asked for a better team to handle my wedding day. My wedding was months ago and I still am getting compliments from all my friends and family about how amazing the band was, and how they danced their butts off (yes- even my 92 year old great aunt!!) They are so talented, the beginning of the night felt so romantic and elegant, it was everything I dreamed of for my max formal wedding- I wasn’t into anything too cheesy that might mess up the pictures I’ll have hanging on my walls forever. The band showed up looking great, swaying and slaying through dinner, and when it came time to dance, the energy was high and it still felt like the boujee wedding my little self had always dreamt of, but better. The singers were so much fun to interact with, and me and my husband even got on stage for a song. It was SO FUN! I was worried that my exact vision wouldn’t come to life, but Tiana talked me through everything and even learned my first dance song. It sounded even better than the original, my family still swears it sounded like I had Shania Twain herself at my wedding. If you’re worried that this isn’t the band for you, just call Tiana. Her sweet caring nature ensured that I knew I was making the right decision, and that my special night would come together just like it had in my head. THANK YOU TO REPUBLIC OF MUSIC!!
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Emmeline Sent on 10/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band ever

Booking RoM was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! We cared a LOT about what our wedding dance floor experience would be like, so having live music was a top priority for us. Other than “congratulations”, the comment we heard most from our guests all night long was how great our band was! We hired an 8-piece band + additional brass after discussing our guest count, music preferences and overall wedding vibe, and we ended up adding on a solo pianist to set the tone at our cocktail hour with the venue’s grand piano.

RoM was hugely impactful in setting the timeline for the whole evening from the start of the reception to the end of the night. I think it’s easy to forget when hiring your wedding music that they are also providing the emcee services for the evening, where understanding the timeline and any unique requests really impacts how your whole night flows. They were incredibly thoughtful and professional in how they approached this process, and they demonstrated that they allow couples to be as detailed as you want in crafting the musical experience (their intake survey was the most impressive of any band we met with) and also any wedding formalities or unique traditions you want to incorporate. However, they also bring their expertise to the table and give very helpful guidance based on their depth of experience. They know how to read the room, plan fun interactive dance moments involving props, accessories and crowd interactions, and we trusted them completely, and rightfully so.

We would note that RoM is uniquely talented at bringing great energy to the event and (more importantly) tailoring that energy to their audience. Our wedding sought a very classic, elegant tone (black tie optional, most of the men wore tuxedos, our first dance was Frank Sinatra) and RoM brought that tone to life. And as the night got later (and their audience more rambunctious), RoM knew exactly how to turn up their vibe and turn down that dance floor.

Given their remarkable musical talent and professionalism, their pricing offers unbelievable value. Many quotes we received were significantly higher, but we got the most professional and energetic impression from RoM from those early conversations, and they lived up to - if not exceeded - our expectations.

If you hire RoM, you’re in for an incredibly energetic, smooth, fun and memorable experience!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 10/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

BEST BAND EVER!!! Must hire for you Wedding!!

We had ROM provide our live music for our whole wedding at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. From ceremony, emcee at reception, all the way to an incredible 8 piece band and after party DJ. Every single guest commented how much FUN they made the night!! Weeks later and guests are still reaching out to say how incredible the band was! The main POC, Tiana is incredibly fun and so easy to work with! They really take every little ask into consideration and customize to fit whatever style wedding you're looking to have. We felt they perfectly understood the energy level we requested and type of music. We had the absolute best night of our lives thanks to them! If live music is something you're looking for, you MUST book ROM!!!
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding band ever!

We cannot say enough amazing things about this band — they were absolutely INCREDIBLE! From start to finish, they went above and beyond to make our night unforgettable. They were so responsive throughout the entire process, open to our ideas, and completely willing to accommodate special requests. It truly felt like they cared as much about our day as we did!

On the night of our wedding, they brought the most electric energy, flawless vocals, and incredible production. We’ve been to so many weddings over the years, and they were by far the best band we’ve ever seen (and we’re not just being biased!). Our guests are still talking about how amazing the music was and how much fun they had on the dance floor.

Their professionalism, talent, and genuine enthusiasm were unmatched — they made everything feel seamless and so personal. If you’re even considering them, just book them. You will not regret it! We’re already trying to think of another event just to have them perform again.
Joy
Joy Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best band in the world

Surreal sound, professionalism, and overall fun. Superb entertainers. No one left the dance floor all night. Kept pace and read the audience the entire night. Totally customized the songs, look and feel in very very detailed conversations in advance of the wedding. We would never ever hire another band. Over the top in every way!!
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13Thirteen Events 13Thirteen Events Wedding Planners

Republic of music is the best of the best. They are energetic and amazing at what they do. Tiana is a rockstar and the sweetest. I truly enjoy working with them!

Forever Enchanted Events Forever Enchanted Events Wedding Planners

Republic of Music was fantastic to work with! I am an event coordinator and their band played at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center Fundraising Galla. They are incredibly professional and talented. The band members were easy-going, patient, and had great communication with us both prior to and during the event. Our guests always love their performances and we will absolutely be working with them in the future! Thank you, Tiana!

Solace Weddings Solace Weddings Wedding Videographers

A great company to work with. We highly recommend. Thank you Solace Weddings LLC

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