Motown/Soul Wedding Bands and DJs in Big Sur, CA

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87 Wedding Bands and DJs in Big Sur, CA

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Gage & Gold Music

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Gage and Gold is the Bay Area's chic, award-winning jazz and private party band. Our expanding group, beginning with duo Jackie Gage & Kevin Goldberg, refreshes jazz standards and classy covers with a modern twist. Our larger ensemble features fellow musicians steeped in the jazz tradition, coupled with learning alongside international artists like John Santos, Tony Toni Toné and Fantastic Negrito. Together, our group's camaraderie influences our timeless take on soul, jazz, pop, and today's top 40 hits.

Awarded Best of Zola
Not only is Jackie a phenomenal artist (seriously, so talented!), but she is such a great person to work with. As a wedding planner, I work with many vendors throughout the years and Jackie remains one of my favorite vendors to communicate with. She is professional, quick to respond, fair, and polite. I would highly recommend hiring Jackie for your event.
Tara Ybarra, a year ago
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Mark Addington Events

5.0

Mountain House, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

I’m Mark Addington, owner, founder, emcee, DJ, public speaker, and most importantly…creative at heart. I started my DJ career over 20 years ago for fun and fell in love with it along the way. My goal is to make this choice a simple, informed and fun part of the wedding process. I’m here to communicate and plan pre-wedding so you and your guests can leave it all on the dancefloor the day of the wedding.

As a planner, I have hired Mark over 20 times. He is warm, kind, easy to work with, and goes above and beyond for all our clients. The day of the wedding always goes smoothly with Mark because he also lends a hand when needed. MOST IMPORTANTLY, he keeps the dance floor packed and engaged and can read the crowd. I highly recommend Mark Addington Events for your wedding or important events.
About Joy Events, 4 months ago
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Cello Joe Productions

5.0

Grass Valley, CA
  • Production company
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Create an unforgettable experience for your family and friends by hiring Cello Joe to play at your wedding! Take the stress out of planning and trust the music to a pro. From welcoming music before the ceremony, to the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing, Cello Joe can handle it all for you. From classical cello to alternative, funky, beatbox cello grooves to DJing a dance party, Cello Joe can perform for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and dance parties.

Awarded Best of Zola
Joey Chang was instrumental in conducting our wedding ceremony and our wedding reception. He brought the highest level of musicianship, ceremony, and professionalism to our special day, making it sing! Joey played classical cello music before our ceremony, for the processional, and during our ceremony. Each music piece was selected for its contribution to the orchestration of the whole nuptial service and brought out and accompanied the feeling of the moment. Joey also played both classical and contemporary live cello (many of his original pieces) at our reception during dinner, creating a warm, welcoming, and nuanced atmosphere. Additionally, offering his multitalented presence, Joey served as our master of ceremonies for the reception. His timing and transitions and delivery were as deft at the microphone as they were at the cello, never missing a beat. Not only that but he also served as DJ for our wedding reception dance party. Working with our established playlist, he brought out the playful and reflective moments of the night, providing music to accompany the entrance, the first dance, the father daughter and mother son dance, and the bouquet toss. He worked magic! Our wedding and its celebration were a work of art, and Joey Chang was a principal artist in its creation. Joey was reliable and dependable in all of our preparations every step along the way; not only was he punctual and prepared, he helped to adapt to the changes in the moment on our special day, capably and flexibly responding to the schedule as it evolved throughout the five and a half hour reception. Joey Chang is a multi talented musician and artist who brought style and poise as well as containment and sheer beauty to our wedding day with his presence at the cello, at the microphone, and at the DJ table.
Willow Pearson T., 2 months ago
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HSLE Production Group

5.0

Hollister, CA
  • DJ

Meet DJ AyAyRON, the maestro of merriment hailing from sunny Hollister, CA! Whether it's your big day, a school shindig, a corporate bash, or a secret squirrel soiree, AyAyRON is your go-to groove guru. AyAyRON is not just a DJ; he's a dedicated party pro. With attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, he ensures your event becomes an epic celebration. Collaborating with you, AyAyRON transforms your soirée into a sonic masterpiece. Don't miss the chance to make your event legendary

If you're looking for a DJ who can bring the party to life, look no further than AyAyRON! We had the pleasure of having him DJ at our wedding, and let me tell you, he had the dance floor packed with our guests all night long. DJ AyAyRON's skills as a DJ are truly match for what we were looking for in a DJ. He was seamlessly able to mix one hit after another, and before we knew it, the night was over! He also knows how to read a crowd and play the perfect song at the perfect time to keep the energy high. But it's not just his DJ skills that impressed us - DJ AyAyRON was also a joy to work with throughout the wedding planning process. He was responsive, professional, and really took the time to understand our music preferences and vision for the night. He went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our decision to book with DJ AyAyRON for our wedding. If you want a DJ who will make your party unforgettable, he's your guy!
John S., 3 months ago
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DJ Enterprises Mobile Disc Jockey & Photo Booth

5.0

Monterey, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,595

Featuring Monterey Area Party & Wedding DJ/MC Justin Warwick: Providing couples sound & lighting for wedding ceremonies and receptions with style and class for over Thirty years. Playing all types of music. His experience with multicultural events, professionalism and flair for entertainment make him the perfect choice for DJ entertainment at your wedding, Sangeet, Baraat or special event. Since 1989, DJ/MC Justin Warwick has prevailed as one of Northern California's most preferred party & wedding DJs by bringing Joy, Excitement and Energy to the dance floor. Professional. Fun. Personable. Entertaining. Enthusiastic. Organized. Extraordinary!

We had the wonderful opportunity to work with DJ Enterprises for our wedding back in 2019. He is not only incredibly experienced and professional, he is also beyond kind and easy to work with. He just gets it and we had a blast with him at the helm on the dancefloor! Would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Zach & K., 3 years ago
Monterey Bay Entertainment
Monterey, CA
  • DJ

After many years and much success in the night life industry, Monterey Bay Entertainment owner decided to shift the focus of the business to full service events including but not limited to weddings, quinceañeras, & corporate events. Today, Monterey Bay Entertainment is one of the most sought after companies for all needs when it comes to DJ services, Audio/Visual needs, and Photo-booth technologies.

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Second Song

4.9

Los Angeles, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Second Song is a boutique Wedding and Event DJ/MC service. We are a network of some of the most experienced and most referred DJ/MCs in Southern California, and specialize in DJs that focus on providing you with a complete music and planning experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
Second Song truly created the life of our party! From our first meeting, to the planning decisions to execution of the event, everything was perfect. Tommy was responsive, receptive, and could read the room perfectly to ensure everyone was having the most fun, all night long. All sorts of guests told us it was the best entertainment they'd ever had at a wedding! We'd book these guys 100x over if we could!
Abbey S., 6 months ago
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Ceremony DJs

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Full custom theme weddings from San Francisco's leading indie DJs. Share your love of music with family and friends. We're here to help you make your wedding sound like the mixtape you exchanged when you first met.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience working with Jamie from Ceremony DJs! My now-husband and I hired him to DJ our wedding in July 2022. Before we selected him as one of our vendors, we had a two hour long Zoom meeting during which we hung out, drank beers, and chatted about all our musical interests and influences. We clicked with him immediately during this initial meeting and opted not to look at other DJ options even though he was more expensive than we originally budgeted for. That was okay with us though because we wanted to prioritize making our wedding a party and we could envision that happening with Jamie behind the decks. During the planning process, Jamie asked about everything: each of our musical preferences throughout the years (high school to college to the present day), what our friends listen to, and what our families listen to. Then we made a collaborative Spotify playlist that he used to create his wedding day set, but we also gave him some creative control since he obviously knows what he's doing. He stayed very available throughout the planning process via text and phone call, which made it easy to work with him. On the actual wedding day, the DJing was absolutely perfect and so much fun. He did a great job controlling the energy of the event, from the guests arriving, to cocktail hour, to the actual reception. Our playlist and preferred music leans towards electronic in terms of genre, particularly house for this event, but he also mixed in tons of fun hip hop and old indie favorites in a way that flowed really nicely. Since the event, multiple guests have told us that that they had fun specifically because the music and DJing were so good, so thank you Jamie for helping to make our wedding a success!
Taylor M., a year ago
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Golden Bell Music

5.0

Oakland, CA
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Golden Bell offers a unique musical blend that packs a high-energy punch! The DJ/live fusion band, or DJ/live band hybrid, is always anchored on a DJ set but supported by live musicians. With all the energy and hype of a live band and the flexibility of a DJ, you won’t have to decide between hiring a band or a DJ for your next event or wedding.

Awarded Best of Zola
We could not recommend Golden Bell more!! We were lucky enough to get them for our wedding (special shout-out to Marlon and Sebastian) and they totally knocked everything out of the park. A packed and rowdy dance floor is all we wanted at our big day (and why working with Golden Bell was one of the first decisions we made) and as expected, the dance floor was completely packed the entire time they were playing. The music was incredible, the live instrumentals add a ton to the experience (so many people commenting on how unique/cool they were), and they did an amazing job interacting with the crowds. In the weeks/months leading up to the wedding, they were also so wonderful and easy to deal with. The only bummer was that the party had to end!!! Such a highlight of the whole weekend!
Dave J., 10 months ago
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Funk Almighty

4.9

Chicago, IL
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

We are a professionally trained cover band whose #1 priority is making your wedding a spectacular day to be remembered. Our repertoire includes a wide genre of music, performing popular music from the 70’s to the hits of today, with a customizable 5 to 14 piece band. More than musicians, we are performers that aim to deliver. Let us know what kind of music and mood you would like and we promise to deliver everything you're looking for and more. If you have any special requests feel free to let us know; we'd be happy to accommodate them. We cannot wait to help you celebrate your special day! Feel free to reach out with any inquiries.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Funk Almighty to help celebrate a double 40th birthday party for my husband and I. They were amazing to work with and their musical talent is extraordinary! The band was extremely flexible and accommodating when our outdoor event turned to indoors, due to the weather. Wish we could have heard more of them! Can't wait to see them play nearby someday in the near future. If you are considering Funk Almighty for a wedding or private event, don't hesitate to book them! You won't regret it!
Kathy D., 9 months ago
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CVU Event DJ’s

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Let us help you create the perfect atmosphere and vibe at your wedding or event. We are CVU DJ's and we curate original playlists comprised of your favorite tunes to enhance any event and get the party started. No event is too big or too small for us to make an impact on. With over 20 years of DJing experience, this talented team knows how to read the crowd and keep the dance floor packed.

Awarded Best of Zola
CVU Event DJs are the best! Chris and Genevieve are organized and professional. Chris kept the party moving and could anticipate what the crowd wanted to hear! Genevieve was detailed oriented and so easy to work with. We did not have to worry about a thing and everyone had a blast, highly recommend!
Carrie, 5 months ago
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To Pursue Enterprise

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Phil Is a Young Talented DJ From Long Beach, California. Although heavily influenced by West-Coast Hip Hop, Phil is an open format DJ who enjoys spinning an array of musical genres. Phil First Started DJ’ing As A Hobby In 2015. In 2020, he Decided to pursue a career as a Full Time DJ And Chase His Dream. Phil strives To Make Sure The Client Has An Unforgettable experience Whether that is simply by Playing Great Music Or by MC’ing To get The Crowd involved. He has had the pleasure of DJ’ing a wide range of events: Corporate Events, Quinceaneras, School Events, And of course His Favorite —Weddings !

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ P did a phenomenal job at my wedding! I had a large wedding of 170 people, and he brought extra speakers, equipment and even a 2nd DJ assistant to ensure his music could be projected throughout the venue at no extra charge. After he setup his equipment, he helped us set up the venue by setting up tables and games we had planned without even being asked. He remembered and respected my blacklist of songs, checking with me any time someone requested one. He was on point on all the songs we asked him to play throughout the night, playing them at the right time. When the dance floor opened up, he had our guests dancing the entire night up until the last song. It was just one song after another that the crowd wanted. He even got on the mic and hyped up the crowd a few times. He worked really well with our wedding coordinator and MC, adapting on the fly as needed. After the wedding, so many people came up to us and complimented the DJ – it wasn’t the same dry wedding playlist they heard at most weddings they went to. It was truly something different, and unique to our wedding. When you speak to him you can tell he has a passion for this, and he knows his music. You can stop looking. DJ P is your guy.
Matthew, a year ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Big Sur, CA

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Big Sur, CA?

Live bands typically range from $1,000 to $18,500, averaging at $4,000. DJs range from $900 to $3,000 and average at $1,700. 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! 87% of bands and DJs in Big Sur, CA cover cocktail hour and 88% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 79% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

69% of bands in Big Sur, 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 Big Sur, CA?

The most popular bands in Big Sur, CA are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Lucky Devils Band. The most popular DJs are Red Velvet DJ, Second Song and DJ Davis Mallory.

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