How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Milton, IL?

Live bands typically range from $150 to $18,500, averaging at $3,000. DJs range from $700 to $3,100 and average at $1,200. 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! 86% of bands and DJs in Milton, IL cover cocktail hour and 84% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 72% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

70% of bands in Milton, IL 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 Milton, IL?

The most popular bands in Milton, IL are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Bluewater Kings Band. The most popular DJs are Ultimate Beats Entertainment, DJ Felix Entertainment and Rhythm & Lights.

Top 36 Jazz Wedding Bands & DJs in Milton, IL

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DJ Obie

5.0

Moline, IL

DJ
Starts at $3,500
Serves Milton, IL

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.

“We first came across DJ Obie at our very good friends wedding. It didn't take long before I ran behind the DJ booth for his information so he could DJ our wedding a few months later. DJ Obie is the biggest hype man and his energy level is unmatched. He is so easy to work with and very accommodating. He made us feel like we were the biggest event he had planned for the year and that he was just as excited to work with us as we were with him. This is a DJ that truly loves what he does and truly enjoys making other people's visions come to life. Not only did we love him, our wedding guests couldn't get enough of him. He is the perfect balance of energy and intimacy if you are looking for a wedding DJ. Do not look any further because you will miss out.”

Austin & N., 2 years ago

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DJ Rachel Lebo

5.0

Richmond Heights, MO

DJ
Starts at $1,000
Serves Milton, IL

Wedding DJ, MC, and Day of Coordinator based in and around STL. I have 5 plus years of experience and have DJed over 100 weddings. If you are looking for a fun and friendly DJ, I'm your gal. DM me for availability and pricing.

“We hired DJ Rachel for our wedding reception in October 2022. From our first call through the event, we enjoyed the experience and appreciated her support! Rachel was very helpful during the planning stage. Her thoughtful questions helped us determine what we wanted from the evening, and Rachel gave us key input on the schedule of events. Rachel thought critically about the energy of different events we wanted (ex: group photo, cake cutting, table dash) and provided suggestions for best flow. Rachel was organized, responsive, and communicated clearly. We appreciated Rachel's suggestions on how to pick songs for our "want to play" list - it was a fun trip down memory lane, and probably our favorite part of wedding planning! On the day of our event, Rachel's leadership made the day go smoothly. Rachel was prepared, organized, and energetic. She seamlessly guided us, the other vendors, and the wedding party through the evening, and gave the wedding party notice on the next events (like their speeches!). This allowed us and our wedding party to focus on enjoying the day instead of the schedule. Rachel encouraged us to try a "Table Dash" - going to each table of guests for a quick photo while one song plays. It was so fun, and Rachel's willingness to try this idea (and seamless execution) was critical to making it happen. This also allowed us to get at least one photo with each guest, a treasured memory. Rachel's mix of experience, enthusiasm, and calming presence helped the first few hours of our wedding run smoothly. During the dancing time, we could not have been more happy with how DJ Rachel performed. Her energy was so fun and kept our guests dancing all night! Rachel read the room to keep things flowing and played the perfect mix of throwbacks, slow songs, and hits from our list of songs. We appreciated how DJ Rachel was thoughtful of the guest age/types regarding explicit and mature songs. DJ Rachel had high quality equipment and lights, including speakers for the outside garden area and two microphones. Multiple guests asked us if DJ Rachel was in the wedding party, and also asked where we found such a great DJ. More than one guest said "best wedding DJ ever", and we agree wholeheartedly! Rachel also supported our "vow renewal", a surprise for our guests! We would not have done this without Rachel's support and encouragement, and it was a blast! One example from the dance floor - DJ Rachel played "Copperhead Road" and led the dance floor in the line dance. The dance includes rotating so a different part of the dance floor is the "front" throughout the song. DJ Rachel ran around the dance floor to lead as the group turned, so guests could always see her to follow the line dance steps. I have never seen a DJ put in that much effort - it was incredible and helped people really get down the steps and have fun in the dance. Just one example of how DJ Rachel went above and beyond to make the day successful. Rachel made working together remotely easy. We planned our wedding from out of state, and Rachel was integral to making this successful - phone calls, zoom calls, a google doc were all tools that Rachel used to facilitate the long distance planning. Rachel also accepted Venmo which made paying easy (no need to remember a check!). On important days like your wedding, you need a high quality team in your corner to help make the day run smoothly and meet your expectations. Rachel is that partner! We highly recommend DJ Rachel!”

Samantha M., 2 years ago

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Bluewater Kings Band

5.0

Chicago, IL

Band or Ensemble
Starts at $5,000
Serves Milton, IL

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 Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Reach out to get started! Visit our website for upcoming showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE before booking. You can also tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. We also offer Photo & Video services!

“We booked BWK originally for our November 2022 wedding. They had come highly recommended by two cousins who also hired them (and we LOVED them at those weddings so knew that they could deliver a good time!). When an unfortunate family emergency happened and we had to change our wedding date, Taylor was absolutely so kind and easy to work with, and made the very difficult task of moving a wedding from Fall to the following summer, a lot easier to manage. The band was sooo spectatular too. We did an 11-piece band and every single member completely brought their A-game the whole night. We received so many compliments on how much fun our dance floor was. Thanks BWK for making our night one to never forget :)”

Emily L., a year ago

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DJ Azul - Bilingual Wedding DJ

5.0

Crest Hill, IL

DJ
Starts at $1,800
Serves Milton, IL

Hi! My name is Frank, I am loving husband and father of beautiful girls. Aside from being passionate about my family, I am also very passionate about music. It brings me great satisfaction to be able to display my love for music through DJ'ing. I love being able to put smiles on my clients faces and helping them create exceptional moments that'll last a lifetime.

“I met Azul couple months ago amazing person was there much time before wedding professional in every aspect!! he let me use his system for live sax music I do shows on sax www.ourmusicevents.com if you ever need good sax:) I would recomend dj Azul for anybody who need good sounding Dj and lights!!”

Michal Niedzwiaek , 2 months ago

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Music by Cory Brown

5.0

Springfield, IL

DJ
Starts at $1,300
Serves Milton, IL

Operating out of Springfield, IL, Music by Cory Brown is a full service entertainment company providing DJ Services and Live Music for any event, specializing in weddings. Cory has the ability within one company to fully customize the musical entertainment for your wedding ceremony and reception. Cory began playing the piano at age 7 and DJ’ing weddings professionally as a teenager. The two passions combined, and Music by Cory Brown was officially established in 2017. Cory is committed to delivering quality experiences for brides, grooms and guests.

“As a wedding vendor, you get a peek behind the curtain and see the best and worst of other vendors. Oftentimes, I see a side of DJ’s that isn’t pretty… uncooperative, unprofessional, unprepared. I see none of that with Cory. He is a kind, genuine, and caring person and that reflects in how he runs his business. I cannot recommend him enough.”

Lydia Stuemke, 9 months ago

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DJ Felix Entertainment

5.0

Lake Geneva, WI

DJ
Starts at $2,000
Serves Milton, IL

Visit our Website to get a FREE INSTANT Quote today! Check Availability & Pricing directly from our webpage. Select your DJ as well & build your very own package. Get instant access to our FREE Online Wedding Planner.

“We were so blessed to have Alex DJ our wedding! Don’t even bother looking any further. Thanks again Bud! We truly enjoyed ourselves! Best Wishes, Mat & Krissy”

KRISTINE B., 3 years ago

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Max 10 Entertainment, Llc

5.0

Chicago, IL

DJ
Starts at $1,599
Serves Milton, IL

Step into the extraordinary with Max 10 Entertainment a Chicago DJ company – where we don’t just DJ; we architect unforgettable moments. We believe in the alchemy of music and entertainment to elevate life’s extraordinary moments. At Max 10 Entertainment, our mission is to create immersive events that resonate in the hearts and minds of our clients and their guests.

“We had a very positive experience with Max 10 Entertainment and highly recommend them for your wedding DJ!! Marcia is very professional, easy to work with, responsive, and we were very happy not only with the planning, Melvin and Marcia did an excellent job day of!! He played beautiful ceremony music and kept the night flowing perfectly! In planning for our wedding, Marcia has a questionnaire that we reviewed together and he had great suggestions for the schedule, realistic times for things, songs in areas we were stuck, and all of that was very helpful! Throughout the night, they kept the guests informed as needed, but was not an overbearing DJ, which is what we were looking for. We really enjoyed working with Melvin and Marcia and highly recommend Max 10 Entertainment!!”

Erica C., 6 months ago

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DRS MUSIC, INC

5.0

Evanston, IL

Musician
Starts at $5,000
Serves Milton, IL

David Rothstein Music was started in 1999. David believes each couple/client deserves to get exactly what they need for their specific event. DRM has a wide variety of ensembles and song choices to make every event meet and exceed your expectations!

“David and his band always bring the party. Whether you need a trio or full band, they'll fill the air with beautiful music.”

Andre LaCour, 4 years ago

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Nate Jones Is Your DJ

5.0

Thomasboro, IL

DJ
Starts at $1,250
Serves Milton, IL

I've been a DJ since 1997 starting out on the radio in college rotating between the morning wake-up, afternoon drive and late night. I have been DJing weddings since 2005 and I love watching soon-to-be newlyweds, their friends, and families enjoy themselves and being responsible for leading those once in a lifetime moments.

“Nate Jones is great to work with! Responds quickly & communicates with you from the time you book him until your wedding. He is very nice and kind. He knows how to get the crowd going during the reception! Would recommend him to anyone & everyone!”

Madison B., 5 months ago

Chicago Entertainment Agency

5.0

Chicago, IL

Production company
Serves Milton, IL

Creating memorable events for over fifteen years – Chicago Entertainment Agency – brings you THE BEST in live music and entertainment. We produce and manage hundreds of events every year and our experienced staff will work with you to secure the best talent for your special event. We have established the right relationships in the entertainment industry to bring you the top bands for the best price. Booking entertainment has never been this easy and we make sure we get the perfect talent that fits your budget.

“Chicago Entertainment Agency made it super easy for us to pick the perfect band for our wedding! They had so many great options and within our budget. They made this aspect of our wedding planning very enjoyable. Our big day was so special and we couldn't be happier.”

Mogilnicki's, 4 years ago

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Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos

5.0

Village Of Lakewood, IL

Band or Ensemble
Serves Milton, IL

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., 3 months ago

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Complete Weddings + Events Central IL (DJ)

5.0

Peoria, IL

DJ
Serves Milton, IL

Complete Weddings + Events is Illinois' leading event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, DJ & photo booth rental services provider. Whatever you need to set the stage for a phenomenal special event, we have you covered.

“They are always respectful and professional. I always enjoy knowing that a client has booked this business because it is one less thing to worry about, they just know what they are doing. Very easy to work with.”

Steve Hausler, 2 months ago

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