How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Simi Valley, CA?

Live bands typically range from $275 to $18,500, averaging at $3,000. DJs range from $595 to $4,000 and average at $1,500. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $155!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! 80% of bands and DJs in Simi Valley, CA cover cocktail hour and 78% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 73% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

63% of bands in Simi Valley, CA 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 Simi Valley, CA?

The most popular bands in Simi Valley, CA are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Lucky Devils Band. The most popular DJs are Second Song, Soundbytes Mobile DJ Service and Keith Erickson Entertainment.

Top 40 Wedding Bands & DJs in Simi Valley, CA

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Karen Garrity Music

4.9

Fountain Valley, CA

Band or Ensemble
Starts at $350
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

Karen Garrity performs extensively as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician, both nationally and internationally. She has contracted musicians for thousands of weddings, recording sessions, and live events. She will ensure that all of your musical needs are met and that your special day is stress-free!

“Karen Garrity was by far the easiest decision for our wedding. She was attentive to all of our wishes and went above and beyond to individualize our music to us as a couple. She was communicative, professional, kind, and made the entire process a breeze. She helped us with all things music from live music during the ceremony to contracting a DJ for the rest of the night. Needless to say, I highly recommend Karen for your big day!”

Megan and R., 2 years ago

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Lily Press, Harp & Simon Linn-Gerstein, Cello

5.0

Los Angeles, CA

Ceremony only
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

We are delighted to offer harp and cello, either as solo instruments or as a duo, for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception, as well as for gallery openings, fund raisers, memorial services, or other events. We create custom arrangements upon request and are equally at home performing everything from pop music to R&B, jazz, classical, country, indie rock, and everything in between!

“Having Lily Press and Simon Linn-Gerstein play the harp and cello respectively at our wedding was the greatest gift from family. They made the cocktail hour feel regal and were an absolute delight. Their renditions of classics and pop vary greatly and are so wonderful. We are so grateful that they could be part of our wedding. All of our guests commented on how beautiful and elegant it was to have the harp and cello played during that time. I cannot praise or recommend this duo enough.”

Matthew B., 10 months ago

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Live Bollywood Band by Hamza Amir | Indian & Pakistani Music

5.0

Conroe, TX

Band or Ensemble
Starts at $4,500
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

Hamza Amir is a local artist based in Houston, TX. He currently runs the most diverse Live Bollywood Indian & Pakistani band in the United States. Hamza Amir's Live Bollywood Band has earned a reputation as one of the best live bands for Indian and Pakistani weddings and corporate events in the USA. Hamza Amir is dedicated to providing exceptional musical entertainment that will make any event unforgettable. One of the standout features of Hamza Amir is their diverse repertoire of songs that covers a wide range of genres, including Bollywood, Punjabi, Sufi, Ghazals, Qawwalis and Western Music.

“We hired Hamza's live bollywood band for our reception. They were exceptionally well! We were initially inclined towards hiring someone from India but the cost and logistics were too much to handle so we decided to look for a band based in the US. We weren't expecting the band sound so amazing but we were totally blown away! All of our guests had a great time and that's what mattered to us the most. Totally worth it! Can't thank you guys enough for making our event so memorable. Looking forward to seeing you guys at my friends events because they will totally hire you.”

Mahi A., a year ago

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Brian Pierini, Saxophone

5.0

San Diego, CA

Solo performer
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

Brian can play saxophone for your wedding, for your cocktail hour, reception dinner, and ceremony. Brian works with you to customize your wedding day. Options include: -- Solo sax with or without sound system. (With high quality backing tracks, Brian creates a polished tone for your special day.) -- Duo or trio options. (Expect stellar musicians on guitar, bass, and/or drums/percussion to join the sax in making memorable music.) -- Live sax and DJ/Emcee, along with all the sound equipment needed to cover your entire event.

“Brian is the BEST! He came out about 2 hours into dancing and our guests were so surprised. We had him learn 3 songs of our choice then he played the rest of the time with the DJ. It up-leveled the dance floor and brought an energy that was unmatched. He was the talk of the town the next day at brunch! People were so impressed. He was so easy to work with and very professional. If you're looking for an easy way to create a great dance floor, book Brian- we can't recommend him enough!!”

Theresa S., a year ago

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Central Coast Wedding Music

5.0

Los Osos, CA

Solo performer
Starts at $1,200
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

I specialize in Singer/Songwriter versions of classic and modern love songs and Instrumental Finger-Style Guitar to create a unique and romantic ambiance. I also offer MC services, microphones, and a top-notch sound system. I take great joy in sharing my music with couples embarking on their journey together. I understand the profound significance of this moment and I am deeply honored to help create the atmosphere to facilitate that. My commitment to communication, reliability, and professionalism forms the bedrock of my services, and I am dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Thank you for considering me as your wedding musician!

“Dave's music made our wedding absolutely perfect. His vocals and guitar playing are absolutely breathtaking. Our guests were impressed by the quality and serenity of it, and we were so happy with how it created such ambiance for our special day. We got married last year and wanted live music, both to set the tone while guests arrived, and during our ceremony. We had talked with Dave about the type of feeling we wanted: both intimate and classy, and he gave us a full range of songs and material to select from, both with vocals and without. He showed up on time with all the equipment needed and worked independently with our coordinator without a glitch. He's a true professional-- on time and totally prepared. The presence of his uniquely beautiful voice and guitar made our evening extra special and we had several guests that specifically commented on how lovely it was. He also had a bunch of great ideas for us of how to use music to enrich different parts of the event. Thank you so much Dave!”

Rebecca, 3 months ago

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Notorious V.I.C.

5.0

Palm Springs, CA

DJ
Starts at $1,500
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

Music has always been an important part of my life. With over 12 years of experience in the wedding industry, I fell in love with music at a young age, and being a wedding DJ has allowed me to share my passion with my clients on the most important day of their lives. DJing started out as a hobby; I wanted to do more than just listen to music, so I learned creative ways to blend my favorite songs together from different artists and genres to form an experience.

“100%. I recommend hiring Victor, he is extremely reliable, helpful, dependable, and really does make the process a lot of fun.”

Jacob N., a year ago

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The "Original" Moonlighters ®

3.7

Washington, DC

Band or Ensemble
Starts at $2,000
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

Since 1990, The Moonlighters ® have been performing throughout the U.S. as one of the country’s best-loved and most authentic Motown and variety dance bands, covering all your Jazz/Blues/Oldies/Motown/Soul/Disco/Funk/Classic Rock/Pop favorites! Just close your eyes and you’ll swear the original artists are performing. But don’t close them for too long or you won’t be able to enjoy their outstanding dance moves and showmanship.

“We're quite saddened by their google review, posted even before we had a chance to actually speak with them to clear up several serious inaccuracies. Our band has HUNDREDS of positive online reviews/satisfied wedding clients. And we'll always accept valid criticism. But this one is mostly false and unfair. As Zola does not provide the option for responding to negative reviews, the following are our comments: 1. Since the bride and groom hadn't hired a wedding planner everything was extremely disorganized as we received their timeline just one week prior to the event, but then they changed it twice more, including two days before. Despite asking for our bandleader's phone #, the groom never reached out to discuss any of these details. In other words, we were given minimal direction in regard to all of the last-minute changes. Even on the wedding day itself, our band was asked to set and reset their equipment multiple times because the bride and groom disagreed with the onsite coordinator's floor plan, moving/resetting the bride and groom table as well! 2. According to what the photographer told us, the bride and groom's limo driver was over 90 min. late, shifting the entire timeline and putting them in a bad mood from the very beginning, as noticed by our bandleader at around 5:15pm when he first introduced himself, prior to the band providing either live or recorded music. 3. Regarding the recorded music, it was only lacking for approx. 45 min. as the band discovered the phone battery issue at approx. 7:45pm, during their first break, quickly rectifying the situation by putting the phone on a charger and then continuing with the recorded music outside from approx. 8-10pm. Furthermore, they made up for it by keeping their system running for an extra 30 min., beyond our contracted time of 11pm. And those comments regarding the afterparty are also totally untrue as somebody from the band was manning the system, until a cousin of the bride or groom demanded that he use her playlist instead, and then she responded angrily when he finally turned off the system at 11:30pm. 4. As for the band's sound system, we do acknowledge some 'hum' issues as there was just one electrical outlet provided for the entire band, resulting in 'dirty power' which couldn't be fully corrected. And we deeply regret mispronouncing the various names as most were very unfamiliar and of Indian origin, despite our lining up the wedding party in advance and writing everything down phonetically. 5. Even though some of the client's emails mentioned solo keys during cocktails, we provided a duo, covering an extra 30 min. of recorded music from 4:30-5pm at no extra charge, as requested. While it's standard practice for a band to take a dinner break during an almost six hr. event, this was clearly-specified in our contract as well. And then we performed continuously from 8:30-10pm, including most of the requested songs that we had prepared well in advance. So their comments about seemingly just 'walking off a bus' are completely false and misleading. In other words, our musicians went 'above and beyond' in spite of some very challenging circumstances. 6. Fortunately, we did receive a 'happy reaction' with a crowded dance floor and TONS of compliments from the guests, some requesting pictures w/the band too, while even the bride and groom were singing along and dancing non-stop, which we were VERY happy to see, making their negative review even more surprising though!”

Will Goldman, 9 months ago

OurStrings4You

5.0

Whittier, CA

Band or Ensemble
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

OurStrings4You delights and dazzles, offering "a world of perspective" in their performances! The group represents and brings in cultures from all over the world. Cellist Regina Golovina comes from Uzbekistan, together with Amy Budzicz (viola) from Chicago, Boryana Popova (violin) from Bulgaria, and Emily Lenck (violin) from Florida to form this special group. They're privileged to bring all kinds of music to all kinds of people, inviting others in on the universal dialogue of music!

“Excellent communication, great selections, and fantastic work!! We had a Disneyland wedding afternoon in the wedding garden at Grand Californian we booked for ceremony. The ambience with the group was amazing. They worked with us and our planner seamlessly! The contract was sent and payments were made easily. The song selection was a great variety that we were seeking from classical to Disney and classic rock like Journey and Queen! We has so many compliments and a great time would highly recommend!”

Meghan M., a year ago

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AMP DJ/Band Hybrid

5.0

Patchogue, NY

Band or Ensemble
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

Can’t decide between a DJ or a Band? .. Now you don't have to! This is what we specialize in... HALF DJ. HALF BAND. ALL HYBRID! AMP DJ/BAND HYBRID is a boutique event company owned & operated by husband & wife team, Jimmy & Ana Salvemini. Having performed around the world with Gloria Gaynor, Luther Vandross, and George LaMond to name a few, the Salveminis were looking for an innovative way to bring that same quality of showmanship and professionalism to your special event! Our DJ/BAND HYBRIDs are carefully crafted to your needs giving you limitless musical possibilities! Your event is right around the corner... Get amped and GET AMP!

“Words can’t express how much we loved working with Ana & Jimmy and the entire Amp DJ Band Hybrid. My husband really wanted a band while I really wanted a DJ, Amp DJ band was the perfect mix. We found Ana & Jimmy immediately and were able to schedule a meeting with them the next day. We knew right away that they were right for us. They were extremely attentive and outgoing from the start. They answered all out of questions and addressed concerns we had. We booked them immediately because we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to work with them. We met with them several times through our 6 month planning process. They responded immediately to any questions that popped up along the way and even allowed us to make a last minute change the night before. They well exceeded our musical playlist, taking the songs we requested and tailoring the rest of the music to fit the vibe. There was a perfect mix of live songs and an awesome dj set. The amount of compliments my husband & I received about the band far exceeded anything we expected. All of our guests LOVED them (of course as did we). So many people reached out that night or the next day to say how impressed they were with Ana, Jimmy & the whole band. We also had an acoustic guitar player at our cocktail hour which was amazing. If you’re debating getting a band for your wedding because your heart is set on a DJ, seriously look no further than Amp DJ Band hybrid. You will not be disappointed. I want to have another event just to work with them again!”

Alana V., 6 months ago

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Raymond Alan Wedding Music

5.0

Los Angeles, CA

Solo performer
Starts at $1,500
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

Alan is a professional musician who moved to Los Angeles from New Jersey in August 2020. In addition to playing weddings, he performs and releases his own original music under the name Alan Rigoletto and teaches online guitar lessons as Rigoletto Music.

“I cannot recommend Raymond enough. He’s a master musician, a true professional, and the nicest guy you could ever work with. I hired Raymond to play my beach ceremony and I could not have picked a better musician to play my wife down the aisle. He made the entire process of booking him, picking songs, etc. so easy and stress free. She walked down the aisle to “You Ain’t Going Nowhere” by Bob Dylan and Raymond made his own classical arrangement to the song. We loved it so much that we asked him if he could make a recording of the song for us so we can listen to it for many years to come, and he did! If you’re looking for a musician for your wedding, it doesn’t get any better than this.”

Mark and A., 3 years ago

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Perfekt Blend

5.0

Washington, DC

Band or Ensemble
Starts at $25,000
Serves Simi Valley, CA for additional fees

Perfekt Blend brings the party to every performance. Each performance includes: - A three-hour non-stop show, where your guests don’t want to go home - Over 100 customized songs performed for your event - High-energy professional choreography and super cool costumes - Options for Cocktail/Dinner Set, String Quartet, DJ and Drum Line - Most visually appealing and sounding production of any non-national artist in the world - Genuinely nice people from booking to the performers - Attention to detail throughout event planning

“The Perfekt Blend was a show stopper at our wedding. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed their vocals, attire, and remakes of songs. The guests are still singing versions of their songs and raving about our second line band. Look no further... Perfekt Blend will take great care of you.”

Darius & P., 4 years ago

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The Salamanders

5.0

Lehi, UT

Band or Ensemble
Starts at $10,000
Serves Simi Valley, CA 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, 8 months ago

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