The 10 Best Wedding Bands in California

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Lucky Devils Band

4.9 (358)

· Napa Valley, CA

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Lucky Devils are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band...

"Aaron and the team were outstanding! They are incredibly easy to work with, highly accommodating, and truly know..."

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Downbeat

5.0 (139)

· Pasadena, CA

Downbeat is a renowned entertainment agency based in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in New York City and Hawaii. The organization specializes in providing luxury weddings and special events with world-class musicians, high-energy dance bands, and professional DJ services. Their...

"We were absolutely blown away by Gold Standard at our wedding! They exceeded every expectation and were a massive..."

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Republic of Music

5.0 (128)

· San Diego, CA

You can spend thousands on flowers, food, and decor, but if the music is less than incredible, your entire wedding can suffer. We believe events should be BOLD, not boring, and that the right entertainment is EVERYTHING to ensure you experience the wedding of your dreams! Republic of Music is a...

"If you’re looking for a live band to make your event unforgettable, book Republic of Music! Our wedding guests..."

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Garuda Blue

5.0 (73)

· San Francisco, CA

Garuda Blue is the fresh, premier, and authentic jazz band of the San Francisco Bay Area. The band is known for its high quality and original arrangements of jazz classics as well as party music. Composed of some of the finest young up-and-coming jazz musicians in the Bay Area, Garuda Blue brings...

"Garuda Blue was the absolute BEST band we could have asked for. These guys are professional jazz musicians that..."

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Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment

5.0 (131)

· Napa Valley, CA

Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment is a live wedding music entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California. They offer a highly celebrated service to couples throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. From large corporate events to intimate wedding occasions, they have the style and...

"The Ben Mallare Band completely exceeded our expectations and made our wedding the epic dance party we dreamed of...."

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Jukebox Entertainment

5.0 (79)

· Inland Empire, CA

Jukebox Productions is a Band/DJ combo based in San Diego, California. We are an authentic band, not an agency. The people you see are the people you get. You've imagined your wedding with both a live band and DJ blend. We get you. Over the past 15 years, Jukebox has invented, defined and refined...

"We hired Jukebox Productions for our wedding. We met with John initially to talk through pricing and what timing..."

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Vybe Society

4.9 (85)

· Monterey, CA

Vybe Society features some of the best musicians in the Bay area, who have performed with famous artists such as Lauryn Hill, Cee Lo Green, Sheila E, Bob Weir and more. Their musicians can play a wide range of instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin, and cello,...

"I am a wedding planner who had the pleasure of working with the Vybe Society Team. They were great to work with..."

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The Mighty Untouchables

5.0 (80)

· San Diego, CA

2020, 2019 & 2018 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award Winner 2019 & 2018 The Knot Best of Weddings Award Winner For Booking and Calendar - www.themightyuntouchables.com This award-winning band is guaranteed to please audiences of all tastes with their extensive and diverse collection of material....

"The Mighty Untouchables are the BEST! Could not have been more happy with their performance - it truly made our..."

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Smash City

5.0 (6)

· Fremont, CA

Smash City is a versatile wedding event entertainer and band based out of San Francisco, California. Playing all kinds...Read more of hits from various decades and today, this band offers a variety of music genres during their set lists. Some of their favorite sounds include the likes of classic rock, jazz,...

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de Bois Entertainment

4.9 (153)

· Napa Valley, CA

de Bois Entertainment is a wedding entertainment provider based in Sherman Oaks, California. For over 35 years, de Bois Entertainment has provided world-class entertainment services for weddings and private events in the Southern California area and beyond. Randy Stern (owner of de Bois) has been at...

"All I can say is WOW. In my opinion, music is one of the most important parts of a wedding and De Bois..."

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The Class

5.0 (66)

· Napa Valley, CA

Based out of LA, but playing all over California, The Class is a high-energy, classy live entertainment wedding and party band. They offer a truly unique, upscale, boutique live entertainment experience as an alternative to the traditional large, cheesy and over-the-top wedding bands. The Class...

"From the first email to the last song of the night The Class were incredible. Most importantly, The Class has..."

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Hella Fitzgerald

5.0 (26)

· San Francisco, CA

Based in Oakland, California, Hella Fitzgerald is a deluxe wedding band collective that brings a blend of vintage jazz, classic soul, and modern hits to special celebrations. Showcasing some of the finest musicians in the area, this band brings incredible experience and energy to every event. They...

"Hella Fitzgerald, led by the amazing Lilan Kane, did a fabulous job at my son’s wedding. From the clear and..."

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The Moon Units

5.0 (64)

· Los Angeles, CA

The Moon Units is a live wedding band for couples with a passion for music. We offer over 600 songs to choose from—the most in California—including pop, rock, Motown, classic rock, jazz, hip hop, country, indie rock, R&B, 80s music, 90s music, and more. Clients have called our performances "better...

"We were absolutely delighted to have The Moon Units play our wedding at The Carondelet House on 11/16. They were..."

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Decades

5.0 (93)

· Napa Valley, CA

Since 2010, Decades (based in Chico, CA) has been working (and rocking) around the clock to learn material spanning from the 1950s (Dion’s “Runaround Sue”) to today (Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer") for weddings and other events. The band has played 1,000+ shows all along the West Coast, earning its...

"The show was simple to book and they worked in some of our needs very easily. They were punctual and got their..."

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Hip Service

5.0 (109)

· Napa Valley, CA

Based in Sacramento, California, Hip Service is a talented wedding band that would love to elevate your special day! Soon-to-be newlyweds know that choosing the right wedding band is one of the most important decisions you'll have to make for the big day. Weddings are special. While there may be a...

"We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding band than big crush with hip service! Their performance was..."

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Fresh Play

5.0 (2)

· San Diego, CA

Fresh Play is a dynamic wedding band based in Chula Vista, California. This star-studded group features American Idol and X-Factor alums, who bring their talents to your wedding celebration with infectious energy and fantastic performances. Services Offered Whether you need melodic ceremony vocals...

"Oh my goodness! Fresh Play Band was amazing for our wedding. They were thorough with their communication, their..."

$5,500

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Undercover Live Entertainment

5.0 (277)

· Santa Barbara, CA

We make YOU the star of your wedding! Based in Orange county California, offering the best high-energy party bands for your wedding celebration we come to Party! Undercover Live Entertainment specializes in providing custom band entertainment, and can offer five to fifteen piece bands for your...

"We hired Undercover Live for a 6-person band at our reception, keys/sax at the cocktail hour, and a pianist for..."

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On The Beat Music Agency

5.0 (50)

· Orange County, CA

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...

"robert and megan were the absolute best to work with and the band completely crushed it and made the wedding feel..."

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Retro JukeBox Band

5.0 (22)

· Berkeley, CA

Retro JukeBox Band is a wedding band based in Berkeley, California. They are a top-performing jazz and dance band...Read more offering a plethora of musical varieties, from Motown, blues/soul and anything from the 1920s-1960s for a truly exciting and soulful atmosphere! They love being interactive and offering...

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Entourage the Band

5.0 (34)

· Napa Valley, CA

Entourage The Band is an experienced and versatile wedding band based out of San Jose, California. This band prides itself on consistently delivering high-quality visual and musical production to wedding celebrations. Their wealth of experience across a number of musical genres will undoubtedly make...

"Entourage The Band is the best dance band EVER! They recently played for us and they were amazing. The energy they..."

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The Secret Jazz Band

5.0 (7)

· Los Angeles, CA

The Secret Jazz Band is a team of Los Angeles, California-based musicians who provide enthusiastic performances for weddings and other special events. Founded by Katie Harris and her husband, Tom Brayton, this band has more than a decade of experience performing live for celebrations throughout...

"We booked the Secret Jazz Band for our ceremony and cocktail hour. The group did an amazing job. Multiple guests..."

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Take 2

5.0 (8)

· Napa Valley, CA

TAKE 2, based in San Francisco, California, is a smoking hot 8 to 10-piece dance band performing the best music of your favorite genres. Wildly popular for the past decade throughout Northern California, the band performs regularly at weddings and special events in Pebble Beach, San Francisco Bay...

"We hired Take2 as our wedding band and they were fabulous. A great mix of oldies and new songs while still playing..."

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The Freshmakers

5.0 (27)

· Napa Valley, CA

The Freshmakers are a high-energy wedding event band based out of San Francisco, California. They provide entertainment services across Lake Tahoe, Central Valley, Napa Valley, and The Bay Area. This band will create a customized setlist for your wedding event, and they are well-versed in nostalgic...

"We are SO happy we hired the Freshmakers to play our wedding in Lake Tahoe on June 29. Our guests are still..."

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Crowd Theory Entertainment

5.0 (70)

· North Hollywood, CA

Do you want a band that will truly set your wedding apart? Your wedding is unique, and your entertainment should be too! Based in Los Angeles, Crowd Theory Entertainment offers a luxurious alternative to the average live music experience with our imaginative concepts, adventurous song lists, and...

"Not only was Crowd Theory Entertainment the easiest vendor we worked with, but their band Cadence truly made our..."

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California Wedding Music Bands

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Lucky Devils Band

Downbeat

Republic of Music

Garuda Blue

Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment

Jukebox Entertainment

Vybe Society

The Mighty Untouchables

Smash City

de Bois Entertainment

The Class

Hella Fitzgerald

The Moon Units

Decades

Hip Service

Fresh Play

Undercover Live Entertainment

On The Beat Music Agency

Retro JukeBox Band

Entourage the Band

The Secret Jazz Band

Take 2

The Freshmakers

Crowd Theory Entertainment

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