Motown/Soul Wedding Bands and DJs in Iowa City, IA

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28 Wedding Bands and DJs in Iowa City, IA

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Clife DJ Company

5.0

Cedar Rapids, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

Hi there! We’re CLIFE DJ COMPANY. We specialize in Modern and Boujee Entertainment Experience! We are an Iowa-based DJ company providing you with Talented DJs, Modern Lighting Production, Sleek Digital Photo-Booths, and Epic Enhancements that will take your event from memorable to UNFORGETTABLE!

Awarded Best of Zola
Our experience with Clife and his team was amazing. From the beginning, they were the epitome of professional. During our planning meetings, they asked meaningful questions and provided experience and guidance as we worked through the timeline. They were also very open to our own ideas and made sure they understood exactly what we wanted. They worked flawlessly with our wedding planner and venue and made the wedding day seamless. During the reception, they had the music queued up perfectly. Brian was great at reading the room and playing music that got, and kept, people on the dance floor. I would 100% recommend this DJ!
Christel G., a year ago
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Weddings By Carue

5.0

North Liberty, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000

Capturing Wedding Memories and Creating High Vibin' Entertainment For Fun Loving Couples. Serving Iowa, Colorado and Missouri. Our fun loving, award winning wedding team makes it happen. We’re passionate storytellers. We believe that natural, REAL moments with REAL emotion are the moments you’ll want to remember the most. Our photojournalistic style is distinct, passionate, & exclusive. What sets us apart is our ability to portray the emotions & events of your wedding day. We take a fresh, colorful approach to each & every wedding with unmatched style, vision & creativity.

The BEST of the best! From the first moment that we exchanged emails, then calls, I knew we would be hiring Carissa and her team to be part of our wedding. We hired them for photography, videography and to be our DJ for ceremony and reception. We absolutely love our photos and are videos! Make sure to take a few sunset photos as these are our favorite. And our DJ was amazing as well! The guests had such a great time. Living a few hours away, Carissa helped me along the way giving me advice and resources. She always made time in her schedule to talk and help me when I got stuck. We did not do a first look and she helped me figure out the timeline to ensure we captured everything important to us. Her service is a 10/10!!!
Sarah R., 6 months ago
DJ Cox Entertainment
Grinnell, IA
  • DJ

With more than 25 years of actual DJ experience, you won’t find a more accomplished, skilled and entertaining person to help you with your wedding. Music has been in my life from an early age. At 8 years old, I would pretend to DJ on the radio using my parents’ Beach Boys records and a wooden spoon for a mic. At 17, I started DJing on the radio and I was hooked! In college I majored in communication and performing arts, where I honed my improvisation and listening skills to better connect with people and smoothly adjust to every situation.

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DJ Obie

5.0

Moline, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

I got into DJing by accident. After learning that working as an Industrial Engineer in a fortune 500 company didn't bring me much fulfillment, a friend suggested I join his DJ company. His company supplied DJ services for over 200 weddings a year! After my first wedding gig I was hooked. It gave me purpose, and an outlet I never knew was possible. I quickly became the most requested DJ in the company and within my market. Now I DJ on my own, and I'm so blessed to be able to curate an atmosphere of joy where families can connect.

Awarded Best of Zola
What else can we say about DJ Obie? In our wedding planning we requested to have him as our DJ. I had mutual friends from college that knew him and had attended teacher trainings with his significant other. We were told we *might have him as our DJ but our purchase level wouldn’t guarantee it. We were so fortunate to realize we did in fact have him as our DJ. Even throughout the cocktail hour he was lively and entertaining guests. As the reception began, the power/sound went out multiple times, and he powered through. I truly have never seen a wedding DJ more positively encourage and engage guests. The dance floor was never empty, and DJ Obie joined us on the floor as the night went on. To this day I think his involvement in our wedding made it that much better.
Nick N., 10 months ago
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Marquee Events DJs

5.0

Des Moines, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

Marquee Events is a Des Moines based boutique DJ and lighting company creating a modern and elevated DJ experience for the stylish couples who trust us with their events. We are passionate, charismatic and focused on producing 'BEST WEDDING EVER!' celebrations that your guests will talk about for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I loved working with Tyson for our wedding! He was professional and personable and did an excellent job creating an atmosphere that reflected our desires as a couple while still catering to our guests. We really can't recommend him enough!
Sophia S., 2 years ago
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Dj Extreme

5.0

Channahon, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

Meet DJ Extreme: with over 25 years of experience, he's performed at countless events, from weddings to nationwide concerts. Known for keeping the party alive, he ensures an unforgettable experience with quality sound and lighting equipment. From wireless microphones to the trending 360 booth, DJ Extreme has everything you need to make your event unforgettable. He is bi-lingual in both English and Spanish.

We booked Extreme for several nights at different night clubs we promoted. He was a big draw every time!
Ziggy D., 24 days ago
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A Special Event DJ & Photo Booth

4.5

Indianola, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

Born from a long time love of music, an entrepreneurial spirt, and an eye for design and organization ASE DJ was started 18 years ago. Tim, a musician and savvy entrepreneur immediately saw a need in the DJ industry for a professional approach to great weddings and with Missi’s eye for design, organization, and marketing they have grown to be the midwest’s most requested Wedding Entertainment Company with 3 locations and an amazing team of people. A true "American Dream” story; their once “side hustle” has blossomed into a full time growing business that also employs their children and is still sparking their creativity to this day.

ASEDJ was a great part of our wedding day! The booking process was thorough and our venue preview with them was smooth and our questions were answered. The provided website with a timeline helped us truly navigate the smaller details of the day. The uplighting they provided set the mode perfectly. It was our DJ’s first Hindu Wedding and he tackled that challenge head on and did great. He was flexible getting our wedding back on schedule and adjusted to changes with ease.
Elizabeth C., 7 months ago
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Dj Blakk Entertainment LLC

5.0

Sartell, MN
  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

A Full-service Wedding and event entertainment company. Emphasizes on providing the best party and entertainment your family are we talking about for weeks! I've been in the DJ game for over 13 years. I am an absolute nut about DJing weddings & special events.

Nothing but positive things to say about him. Definitely knows how to get everyone on their feet and having a good time. I would recommend him for any event you could ever need a DJ for!
Hannah P., a year ago
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos

5.0

Village Of Lakewood, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

Felix and Fingers is the highest rated dueling piano company in the country. It is a full service, all-inclusive, events entertainment option specializing in wedding, corporate, social, and fundraiser events. We are an organization of highly talented individuals trained to accommodate your wedding needs with professionalism and fun. Should you need background music, no problem! Emcee the introductions… done! Whatever you want playing, we take care of it! Live or DJed, When it’s time for everyone to hit the dance floor, F&F will get your guests dancing, with every show being unique and tailored to you and your guest's requests!

Felix & Fingers was the best addition to my wedding! We had a BLAST. It’s the best mix between a live band and sing along karaoke (but you don’t want your uncle to get the mic, you know?). They did beautiful ceremony music, incredible sax jazz during cocktail hour to keep it classy. Then, they kept everyone engaged and entertained for the reception, from my aunt in a walker to my college friends twerking. We danced the night away but lost our voices from screaming along with the songs too. 10/10 you can’t go wrong with dueling pianos - DJs and wedding bands are out, Felix & Fingers is IN!
Kelsey S., 4 months ago
Center Stage Productions
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • DJ
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

Center Stage Productions formed in June of 2011. We started with just a handful of events the first year and through word of mouth and exceptional service, we grew quickly into one of eastern Iowa's and western Illinois' most sought after DJ companies. Playing music and flashing lights is just a small part of what Center Stage Productions does as a premium DJ. It's all about the service before, during, and after your event. We do this by working with you, listening to your ideas and vision, and paying attention to the finest of details heading into and during your event.

Brian DJTeX Weddings
Waterloo, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

Extraordinary DJ Entertainment to elevate your event. Brian seeks out cool couples and companies in Iowa. Modern style weddings that are uniquely designed to your vision and vibe. Brian ‘saving one dance floor at a time’ cvdjs.com

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Nicky Avalo Studios

5.0

Westchester, IL
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

Nicky Avalo Studios (N.A.S.) is known for elevating the expectation and experience at every wedding, corporate, and private event all across the Midwest & the U.S. We have branches in cities such as; Omaha, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Chicago, and more. We offer services such as; DJ’s, Photo Booths, Videography, Photography, and Live Musicians (consisting of string quartet, harpist, violinist, cellist, and pianist) for every type of event. Our mission is to provide a unique and memorable experience to every client and every event we do.

Awarded Best of Zola
I hired Nicky’s team twice and was extremely pleased! Dj Jocelyn brought amazing energy and was such a fun Dj to work with! She followed all details perfectly and helped create a packed dance door all night long! I would definitely recommend her!
Francesca, a year ago
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Matt & Laurel, Acoustic Duo

5.0

Circle Pines, MN
  • Ceremony only
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

Making music together since 2014, Matt & Laurel are a husband and wife acoustic duo who captivate audiences with their smooth sounds and witty banter. Playing anything and everything from the 40s to today, they can craft a customized event specific to your needs. Pop, rock, country, the classics and more - Matt & Laurel always strive to create a fun-loving, and inclusive vibe at every event.

Awarded Best of Zola
Not only are Matt and Laurel so easy to work with, but they truly have SO MUCH talent! Their song choices are great, and their overall professionalism when it comes to taking care of their client is 10/10! We highly recommend booking Matt and Laurel for any upcoming event! Trust us, you will be glad you did! ;)
The Crown Room, 2 years ago
DJ DAS Entertainment

5.0

Ankeny, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

DJ DAS Entertainment is a dependable, attentive, supportive DJ service company in Des Moines. DJ DAS Entertainment is a premium entertainment service for weddings, corporate events, school events, and private events. We have been in the entertaining field for more than 20 years. We are proud to create a fantastic party with all ages on the dance floor, ultimately making the event memorable for the couple and their guests. DJ DAS Entertainment is dedicated to offering the highest quality DJ services with style, elegance, and knowledge.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ DAS is incredible to work with! He makes the whole process fun and stress-free!! He truly cares for the bride and groom and their families who he's working with as well. Freinds, family, and all your guests will have nothing but praise to share about how awesome DJ DAS made your wedding reception!
Natalie & D., 2 years ago
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The Salamanders

5.0

Lehi, UT
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

High-Energy, Top-Class Live Party Band For hire for parties, corporate functions, city celebrations, weddings, & more. The Salamanders is one of the top live party bands in the world! With two of the most talented lead singers in the industry backed by nationally-acclaimed musicians, The Salamanders have a flawless sound and radiant energy that will keep your guests dancing all night long. From ceremony music to cocktail hour entertainment, first dance through the reception & dance party, The Salamanders are the live wedding music band of choice for venues and planners across the United States! Ask about our horn section for additional beauty

Absolutely amazing!!! People at our wedding still talk about them a month later! They not only brought great positive energy but were so sweet and kind to work with. They heard all of our requests and took them all into account. They were not only amazing to us but all of our family and friends. Would HIGHLY recommend. Also working with Utah Live Bands was one of our easiest vendors to work with - Stephen Tobian was always so responsive it was great for planning from afar! Book these guys early though they fill up fast!
Nina, 9 months ago
Something Blu Wedding Band

5.0

Omaha, NE
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

It's the biggest day of your life, make sure its the best with Something Blu. From the Reception, to the Cocktail Hour, to the Ceremony, Something Blu will give you and your guests unique and magical memories that you will cherish for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
High energy? Check. Crowd participation? Check. Hype set list? Check. Something Blu really delivers. They are organized and helped run the event from making announcements to passing around a mic for toasts. They learned a custom song for our first dance and then blew the roof off the place when it was time to open the dance floor. Months later, our friends and family are still raving. They really helped make our night one to remember.
Matthew and K., 2 years ago
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Lonumn DJ & Photobooth

5.0

West Des Moines, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

Impeccable planning, high energy and relationship focused attention. That is the core of our work at Lonumn. Your wedding day is so important to us, and we take the one chance we have to create the memories you will remember for the rest of your life! From elegant ceremonies to popping dance floors...rely on our experience to help craft your day and execute your vision for your wedding.

I have had the privilege of not only working with Lonumn DJ & Photo Booth, but have also been a customer for my own private event. I highly recommend his services as he puts client satisfaction first, acts nothing short of professional & communicates wonderfully with other vendors. His clean and easy set up of equipment is also a huge bonus!
Picturesque Photography, a year ago
Electric Entertainment

5.0

Burlington, IA
  • DJ
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

A 10 year veteran to the Wedding industry, Electric Entertainment stands out as a premium vendor across the midwest. Our team of professionally trained DJs are here every step of the way from planning to execution to deliver a true experience for your guests. We perform. We entertain. We execute your vision.

Megan and Logan were great to work with in the early stages, and then Ali & Drake took over about a month before! They all were fantastic to work with and I could definitely tell that Ali & Drake were the best match for my wedding. I wasn't sure what to think about booking a company that matches a DJ to your wedding after booking, but they really did take the time to find what music style I liked and which DJ was going to vibe the best. Highly recommend!!!! The entire planning process was so easy with them and the online portal was so simple to use! They truly made my day exceptional!
Emma, 2 years ago
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Music Man Productions
West Des Moines, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,099
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

Music Man Productions is a team of passionate and experienced mobile entertainers with one goal in mind - to deliver Worry Free Weddings and Events! Curtis Dean, Ron Moss, Brock & Leah Rodgers, and Sean Murphy have combined to perform at over 1,000 weddings and events over the last 33 years. We'd love to put that experience and passion to work for your event!

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The Classic Harpist
Chicago, IL
  • Solo performer
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

I love playing for weddings, and working with couples to customize the soundtrack for their ceremony! I have played for over 800 weddings, for guest lists from 3 to 2000, and across four continents. Specializing in music you don't expect to hear on the harp, couples can choose jazz, popular, Bollywood, Arabic, Broadway, and classical music for their weddings.

The Groove Merchants
Lehi, UT
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $20,000
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

Multiple award winners and world travelers, The Groove Merchants is one of the top party and dance bands in the United States. Our high energy and great song flow keep people on the dance floor and keeps clients calling us back time and time again.

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The Wedding DJ
West Des Moines, IA
  • DJ
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

I absolutely enjoy what I do, I've been providing solid high quality entertainment to couples all over the state of Iowa for almost 40 years! I started my DJ career in 1984 in Davenport Iowa, at that time I was using two turntables and had to haul big heavy crates of LPs with me. Now I use 2 specifically dedicated laptop computers that hold nearly 100,000 songs, wow isn't technology great!

Standing Room Only Orchestra
Brookfield, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Iowa City, IA for additional fees

This versatile group of superb musicians and seasoned vocalists is ready to entertain live at your wedding reception or special event. Standing Room Only Orchestra is available in a variety of sizes to suit your needs, and will keep your guests on the dance floor, having fun for hours! The band's talented and inspired musicians love to perform a wide variety of music including: Swing, 50’s and 60’s, Motown, Disco, 80’s, Top 40 hits and more - Any and every kind of music you can dance to! Choose amongst our ten-piece orchestra, nine-piece performance orchestra, or six to seven-piece band for non-stop dancing!

Star Entertainment

5.0

Iowa City, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $750

Here at Star Entertainment our motto is "It's Your Time To Shine" because it is our mission to help make you the star of your special day! Whether you're looking for a DJ to supply music for your reception, a Day-of Coordinator to keep your event running smoothly, or a Wedding Planner to handle the important details, Star Entertainment is here to help bring your vision to life! Our services include DJ/MC, Wedding Planning, Day-Of Coordinating, Photobooth, Karaoke, Trivia, Music Games, Wedding Games, Oversized Lawn Games & more!

We hired Star Entertainment for our Wedding DJ after seeing them host “Name That Tune’s” & Karaoke around town! They have positive & professional MC services & I can select all my favorite music for the ceremony & reception. After our complimentary 2 hour planning meeting I felt so organized & confident in our schedule for the day. It honestly gave me a direction for planning all the other details of my wedding day. I’m thrilled that hiring them as a DJ gets me a day-of coordinator included, because that’s something I planned on getting for my wedding anyways! There was also a few add-ons I went with that I didn’t even know were options, like a photobooth & karaoke! They’ve been exceptionally helpful every step of the way. Can’t recommend enough!!
Nicole & J., a year ago
prayzHim Entertainment

5.0

Mount Pleasant, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

For over 11 years, we've specialized in bringing quality music entertainment to weddings all across Southeast Iowa & beyond. Because for us, this isn't just a business, it's a passion. We get to play a part in the love story of a newly married couple. We get that front row seat to watch love change lives. That's why we treat every client like they are our only client. After all we only get one opportunity with them to do things right. If you're interested, the fastest way to get a quote is to reach out through our website once you've decided what you're interested in: prayzhimentertainment. com/packages

Awarded Best of Zola
Would HIGHLY recommend PrayzHim Entertainment. Professional, prepared, detail-oriented, genuine, and hilarious are just a few words I would use to describe Andrew Spence and his team. Andrew flawlessly set up for an outdoor venue he had never been too, and everyone could hear our ceremony even with some sprinkles of rain and 15 mph winds! He worked together with our videographer to capture the audio for our video at both the ceremony and reception locations. At our reception, everyone had fun with the photo booth, dismissing of tables, and musical chairs scavenger hunt. My family normally does not dance at weddings, but he kept everyone out there the entire night. 10/10 would recommend PrayzHim Entertainment!!
Alyssa, 2 years ago
All In One Bridal Dj Service

5.0

Dubuque, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $975
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

Katelyn Soat (Owner) graduated from college in May of 2019 from the University of Dubuque with a degree in Fine and Performing Arts. In 2016, Katelyn started her own DJ service catering to weddings. All In One Bridal isn’t just your average bridal store, it’s unique and different. All In One Bridal is a full service boutique that offers bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxes, photography, videography, drone photography, photo booth DJ, venue uplighting and cold sparks.

Awarded Best of Zola
I hired All In One Bridal Dj services for my wedding in 2019. I loved the idea that we had total control over the music and could have our guests requests any songs they wanted! Our Dj was very energetic and got involved on the dance floor which is great to see! He kept the party going and always knew what to play next. I would not go anywhere else for your Dj needs!
Kaetlyn and S., 2 years ago
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Yeti House Entertainment

5.0

Waukee, IA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

What once started out as a favor for an old high school teacher has now turned into a thriving business for Ryan Schumacher in central Iowa. Ryan has been the emcee and DJ for many events in the midwest since 2014. Events have included high school dances, private parties, weddings, silent discos, Oktoberfest, Baconfest, and many fundraisers and events for Special Olympics Iowa. He has a passion for music and a love for people having a good time! Contact him today for your party needs with quality entertainment at a great price!

W head Frank from Yeti House and he far exceeded our expectations! He made our night run so smoothly and kept people on the dance floor all night long! 12/10 recommend!
Greta A., 7 months ago
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The KC All Stars

5.0

Kansas City, MO
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Iowa City, IA

Winner's of KMBC-TV's "Best Band" award 4 years in a row, The KC All Stars are a premium dance party live band. This powerhouse 6 piece band has performed in every major concert venue in the Midwest and have extensive references.

We have used the KC All Stars for dozens of weddings and they always deliver a great performance. They are one of our top 3 vendors that we recommend to all of our wedding couples.
Victoria Reynolds, 2 years ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Iowa City, IA

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Iowa City, IA?

Live bands typically range from $1,900 to $18,500, averaging at $4,200. DJs range from $600 to $3,800 and average at $2,000. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $100!

Ultimately, the cost will depend on the number of hours booked, and in the case of live bands, how many musicians are in the band.

Do bands and DJs typically play the entire party from start to finish?

It depends! 90% of bands and DJs in Iowa City, IA cover cocktail hour and 86% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 69% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

Do most bands learn new songs if you ask them to?

59% of bands in Iowa City, IA will learn new songs! Make sure you ask about the lead time they need to learn and rehearse something new.

What are the most popular bands and DJs in Iowa City, IA?

The most popular bands in Iowa City, IA are Good Clean Fun Music, The Creswell Club and Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. The most popular DJs are All In One Bridal Dj Service, Affordable Music and Sound and A Special Event DJ & Photo Booth.

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