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A dance party your guests will brag about for years

The energy of a live band, the freedom and flexibility of a DJ

The Golden Bell sound is a unique blend of live instrumental performance and a carefully selected mix of tracks tailored for every set.

Please send inquiries directly on our website: http://www.goldenbellmusic.com

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Frequently asked questions

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?

Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Golden Bell Music

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Golden Bell delivers an electrifying band/DJ hybrid that keeps the dance floor packed. Reviewers praise the talented musicians, seamless transitions, and skilled emceeing, with flawless ceremony, cocktail, and reception audio. The team is professional, communicative, and flexible with special requests. Highly recommended for an unforgettable wedding party.

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Golden Bell delivers an electrifying band/DJ hybrid that keeps the dance floor packed. Reviewers praise the talented musicians, seamless transitions, and skilled emceeing, with flawless ceremony, cocktail, and reception audio. The team is professional, communicative, and flexible with special requests. Highly recommended for an unforgettable wedding party.

Dionna
Dionna Sent on 06/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Energy from Start to Finish

Golden Bell was fantastic. The combination of DJ, saxophone, drums, and trombone brought incredible energy to our wedding and kept guests of all ages on the dance floor all night. They struck the perfect balance between incorporating our music requests and reading the crowd to keep the party going.

A special shoutout to Ricky, who was an outstanding MC. He kept everything on schedule, managed transitions seamlessly, and made the entire evening feel effortless. We couldn't have asked for a better entertainment team.
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Audrey Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Golden Bell understood the assignment

Stop your search right here, Golden Bell is what you're looking for. Marlon and the team absolutely brought the vibes and all of our guests won't stop talking about them. Before our wedding day, Marlon was super attentive, responsive, and overall fun to work with. He really went out of his way to ensure our entire day went exactly as we envisioned. The energy of the live band combined with the well-mixed playlist certainly kept people entertained the whole party, and the dance floor stayed packed the entire night. We can not think of one thing that Golden Bell could have done better. They have our highest recommendation.
Sam
Sam Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal - one of a kind!

Golden Bells was PHENOMENAL!

Marlon and the entire band absolutely crushed it at our wedding.

Not only is every musician insanely talented, but Marlon curated the night perfectly -- easing in with oldies to get our parents and older guests moving, then seamlessly shifting into the EDM, pop, and Bay Area rap we love. It felt like the soundtrack of us, and everyone could feel that.

One of the highlights of the night was when the band came onto the dance floor with drums, trumpet, guitar, and trombone -- and even let us drum in a bit. The energy was unbelievable.

And Hava Nagila with a full live band? Unreal. The band/DJ fusion setup made the entire reception feel elevated, unique, and unforgettable. They're truly a one-of-one.

We got so many compliments throughout the night and later about the music, the vibe, and the experience the band created. Everything ran smoothly -- from emceeing to sound to transitions -- and you can tell the quality of their equipment and professionalism is top-notch.

We can't thank Marlon and the Golden Bells team enough for making our wedding feel like a celebration we'll never forget. Highly, highly recommend them!
Joe
Joe Sent on 10/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Night

Everything we wanted for our wedding performers - pushed the tempo, great music taste and accomodated our requests, the trio (two horns and drums) with the DJ was perfect
Kate
Kate Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Most Amazing Band Ever!

The Golden Bells played at our wedding this September at the Grand Island Mansion, and they were so incredible! I wish we could relive the night over and over. We had the DJ, sax, and trumpet trio and it was the perfect hybrid setup. The mix of live instruments with a DJ made for such a fun night with a mix of fun old school music and then dancey vibes as the night progressed.

Their playlist was perfectly curated and included all of our must-have songs. They even played a spontaneous birthday song for my brother turning 30 per my request (In Da Club x 50 cent) with the sax and it was so amazing. The dance floor was packed all night which was exactly what we wanted. Everyone is still talking about our wedding band and how the hybrid DJ-band vibe was the best thing they’ve ever seen at a wedding.

They completely exceeded our expectations and brought our night to life. I would also add that they are incredibly organized and communicative leading up to the big day which is key!

I can't thank them enough for the most amazing night.

*We had Andrew, Nico, and Natalie (:
L&R
L&R Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great! Great!

Dance floor is very important, DJ is key, Music is party, Loved it. Easy to work with, had a blast.
Jules
Jules Sent on 09/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Golden Bell brought the PARTY!

Golden Bell is a MUST HAVE for your wedding! WOW we were blown away and so were our guests! Everyone kept commenting on how amazing the musicians were, the best wedding DJ ever! They brought so much energy to the dance floor, people were literally dancing the night away, which is what I really hoped for for our wedding! Our lead DJ Morgan was so awesome and communicative AND she rocked it on the clarinet and saxophone! And Maddie on the trombone was just incredible! I highly recommend Golden Bell to bring the party to your wedding!
Sydney
Sydney Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everything We Wanted and MORE

We LOVED Golden Bell!! We love live music but didn’t want a traditional wedding band. Enter – Golden Bell. It was the perfect mix of playing exactly what we wanted, but with the added live music experience. They were such talented musicians and had the dance floor going all night long.

Paul was our DJ and drummer. He reached out to us in advance to review our playlists and other special songs. He offered some suggestions and even spliced a song together for me to make it the perfect length and sentiment.

I appreciated everything Golden Bell brought to our event. We had a fantastic time jumping and dancing all around our dance floor with all our friends and family. What a truly unique experience to share with our guests. We will never forget it!
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 09/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Marlon is a legend!

We paid for the DJ/Instrument Duo with a drummer and a sax player for our wedding. Marlon Aldana was an amazing DJ. Our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to and the DJ kept us on the dance floor the whole night, the energy never died. Everything was extremely professional and the musicians were great. THANK YOU!
Madeleine
Madeleine Sent on 09/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

best wedding band!

We cannot recommend Golden Bells highly enough! From the moment they started playing, the energy in the room was absolutely electric. They perfectly captured the vibe we wanted for our wedding and were unforgettable on the dance floor.
The musicianship was incredible—every song sounded amazing—and their ability to read the crowd kept the dance floor packed all night long. Our guests are still raving about them days later, saying it was the best wedding band/DJ and music team they’ve ever seen.
On top of their talent, they were so professional, kind, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. They made everything seamless and stress-free, which meant the world to us on such an important day.
Hiring Golden Bells was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They didn’t just play music—they created the soundtrack to one of the most joyful nights of our lives. If you’re considering them, don’t hesitate—you will be blown away!
Special shout-out to DJ Paul who was 10/10 amazing to work with!
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