How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Bowie, MD?

Live bands typically range from $175 to $20,000, averaging at $5,000. DJs range from $150 to $3,000 and average at $1,300. 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! 53% of bands and DJs in Bowie, MD cover cocktail hour and 55% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 50% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

36% of bands in Bowie, MD 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 Bowie, MD?

The most popular bands in Bowie, MD are Bachelor Boys Band, Louis Pettinelli Entertainment and EastCoast Entertainment. The most popular DJs are Dj Lennox: DJ And Photo Booth Services, HiMotive Entertainment and Summit Events: DJ, Photobooth & More.

Top 40 Motown/soul Wedding Bands & DJs in Bowie, MD

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Toussaint Productions

5.0

Odenton, MD

DJ
Starts at $875
Serves Bowie, MD

Welcome to Toussaint Productions DJ & Entertainment services. We provide an amazing and entertaining experience that is driven by your dreams. Every detail of your wedding with our company is customized and tailor fit to your needs. With over 20 years of combined experience in the Music & DJing industry. Your wedding is personal to us, which is why our communication and insight are here to place you at ease. We average over 200 weddings a year so you can ensure we have the right experience, knowledge, and passion to bring to your wedding. a remarkable and entertaining celebration with music you can feel.

“Isaiah, from Toussaint Productions, was amazing to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure our big day went as best as it could by planning effectively, communicating efficiently, and hyping up the entire evening! In addition to our general wedding playlist that we requested, the impromptu "Baby Shark" was an excellent choice and loved by the children who were ready to dance as soon as we sat down for the reception!”

Shannon, 23 days ago

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TCC Productions

5.0

Bowie, MD

DJ

Welcome to our page! I'm Maurice, and I'm the founder and lead DJ here at TCC Productions (formerly "Covenant Child Productions"). Since 2010, we've been rocking events across DC / Maryland / Virginia and beyond. We’ve been fortunate to DJ at company parties, live concerts, private house parties, and more. But weddings are particularly dear to us. It’s always an honor to join couples in their celebration of love. We would love to be a part of your celebration as well!

“I first learned about Covenant Child’s business on instagram. I liked that he had provided his DJ services for multicultural weddings, as this would be perfect for my event. I contacted him to find out his availability, and informed him about the multicultural demographics of my guests so he would have an idea of what types/genres of music to play at my wedding. He is very professional and accommodating both pre and post covid19 hardships. He is easy to talk to and always works to exceed your expectations. You wouldn't regret hiring him for your event (birthday, wedding, etc). Thank you Maurice!”

Lola & D., 4 years ago

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Lujan Entertainment LLC

5.0

Clarksburg, MD

DJ
Starts at $2,500

We rock parties and celebrate all love, all day, every day! Lujan Entertainment is all about creating memories and spreading positivity with our boutique DJ, Wedding Coordination, and Photo Booth services. If you're all about great energy and great vibes, the good news is: so are we! Let's work together and bring that great energy to your wedding or event. ¡Se habla Español!

“Mike was our DJ for our wedding and all I can say is WOW. He truly was the absolute best DJ we could ask for. He made the planning super easy with the app and explained exactly how to use it. I had told Mike I’d like lots of mixes and never a full song and he did just that. I even sent some tik toks of mixes I wanted and he did those too. All of our guests had an amazing time and were raving about Mike. I can’t thank you enough for making my wedding a dream come true. If you are looking for a caring, responsive, fun, reliable DJ look no further.”

Alex and T., 7 days ago

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Jamz Events

5.0

Washington, DC

DJ
Starts at $1,600

I've spent the past 15+ years offering my musical knowledge to events all over the world. That experience translates to DJing weddings and events so seamlessly, from being able to read crowds and deliver exactly what you and your guests want, to managing logistics from the DJ booth in an effortless manner. Whether you want a folk-laden cocktail hour, a classic dinner playlist, or a modern dance party, let me be the one to provide the soundtrack to the most important day of your life!

“We hired Jeremy for our wedding and he knocked it out of the park. The attention to detail, ease of booking - it was amazing! I cannot recommend him enough.”

Katie C., 2 years ago

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Bachelor Boys Band

4.7

Vienna, VA

Band or Ensemble
Starts at $2,020

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 Bachelor Boys 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!

“Highly recommend! The planning process was SO easy and smooth. It was such a nice and simple part of wedding planning. Then! The band. They were amazing! The perfect mix of classics and pop hits and kept the dance floor full the whole night! Friends and family are still talking about how amazing they were!! We had an absolute blast at our wedding and could not have asked for a better band!!”

Lindsay T., 10 months ago

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Kelton Higgins

5.0

Washington, DC

DJ
Starts at $2,950

Kelton Higgins is a multi-award-winning DJ based in Washington, DC and Brooklyn, NY. Flawless mixing and a vast knowledge of music combined with exceptional planning and organizational skills ensures each event is a tailored experience. Specializing in weddings (ceremony, cocktails & receptions) and private event entertainment you can be assured your working with one of the absolute best. If you need a DJ who can play ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you want - then Kelton is the one for you.

“We absolutely loved working with Kelton from Day 1. After our initial phone call, we loved how friendly and collaborative he was about putting together the right feel for our ceremony as well as reception - he had a fabulous planning doc we used throughout the months leading up the event with several of our other vendors that helped tie everything together, thanks to Kelton. He also offered the best add-on of lights and photobooth that we could hope for that suited our budget and crossed off having to find additional vendors for twice the cost. His setup and takedown was seamless and he was super self-sufficient throughout the event which made all the day-of-coordination smooth and our coordinator spoke highly of him and his team as well. Most importantly - he kept our guests dancing and enjoying all night long, timed our ceremony music exactly as we wanted, and MC'ed the speeches with everyone's names and relationships to us pronounced (we are from South American and Indian families so that meant a lot to us) and phrased just as we'd hoped & planned for. We also reached out about 3 months after the event to see if we could get our photobooth photos sent to us to have a copy in addition to those guests printed out and he was able to help us right away. He is the best, so thankful we were able to find him in the wild planning process!”

Ale & A., a year ago

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Posh Life DJ Collective

5.0

Reston, VA

DJ
Starts at $1,500

Posh Life DJ Collective is a boutique DJ entertainment provider, bringing a welcomed alternative to the traditional DJ companies of the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland area. Founded and led by legendary DC nightclub DJ, Brian Sadiarin a.k.a. DJ Geometrix, his 25+ years of professional experience knows how to expertly evoke all of the right emotions for you and your guests with a customized soundtrack for your wedding day and a unique modern party experience that will live rent free in your guests' memories for a very long time.

“Brian was flexible with meeting our needs at our venue and was very clear as to what he would need to provide the best service. His music selection was great for getting everyone on the dance floor and he delivered an amazing finale. If you want your wedding reception to be an electric dance party Brian is your guy!”

Stephen, 4 days ago

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DJ Casanova Productions

5.0

Silver Spring, MD

DJ
Starts at $1,500

If you’ve had a good time at a wedding or event in the DC/Maryland/VA area, chances are it was DJ Casanova that got you moving. You know him as DJ Casanova, but around the office, we just call him Jamie. Back in the day, he was just a child of immigrants recording his favorite songs over his parent’s cassette tapes (sorry Mom and Dad) so he could listen to them on his prized Walkman. Jamie entered the DJ field in 2009, and before long he was spinning something at a different party every week. Pretty soon he realized that sharing his love of music with like-minded folks was more than just a hobby, it was a gift.

“Jamie was one of our favorite vendors to work with! He was professional, kind, thoughtful, and never made me feel like my questions or requests were too much. We worked so well together, and I had so much fun collaborating with him on music decisions and making amazing playlists for every part of the wedding. He even helped with special requests, such as altering some of the music we were going to use and make them appropriate for certain parts of our wedding. During the wedding, he was one of the only vendors I didn't have to worry about. I cannot recommend DJ Casanova enough!”

Eri T., 2 years ago

24k Event Band

5.0

Washington, DC

Band or Ensemble

24k Event Band is THE DMV's ultimate entertainment experience. Quick to respond, flexible, personable, with outstanding vocals, musicians and leadership, your party will be the one to beat. 24k is a premium experience from the first call to the very end. It is our goal to make certain we meet your expectations and will work with you to create your vision in every way. I couldn't be more proud to share this band with the DMV, and I know you will be as thrilled as I am, from the first organizing steps to the last note! Recent news: 24k is proud to have been chosen as the entertainment for the National Women's Art Museum in October!

“We hired 24K Event Band for our long-postponed COVID wedding this March (2022). They were phenomenal in every way. From the very beginning, Jill, the band leader, made the experience very easy. She was incredibly responsive and helpful. She guided us through the process, asked all the right questions and helped us think of things we certainly hadn't thought of ourselves. The band learned two custom songs for us, one for our first dance and another for the mother/son dance. They CRUSHED the songs! Absolutely amazing. Overall the entire experiences was beyond my wildest dreams. Everyone at the wedding was amazed by the talent and energy of the band. We loved all of the vendors we worked with to make our night special, but 24K Event Band went above and beyond and really made the night come together. I would highly, highly recommend them. Great energy, great enthusiasm, amazing to work with, and incredible talent.”

Edward and A., a year ago

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Avtomat Audio-Visual Services

5.0

Springfield, VA

DJ
Starts at $350

I’m an experienced DJ and have been spinning at events for over 25 yrs. In addition, I’ve participated as talent, as well as tech and presentation, in music related events all around the Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland region for three decades. I branched out into doing weddings in the 00’s, and it has been great! I love playing weddings and sharing in the joy of the happy couple and their families!

“DJ Neal was wonderful to work with. He had the dance floor packed all night, and was able to quickly adapt to any changes on the fly.”

Kimery L., a month ago

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Marquee Artists

5.0

Washington, DC

DJ
Starts at $2,200

The best DJs, lighting and photo booth services in DC, Maryland, Virginia, Philadelphia & NYC. From weddings to private events Marquee Artists combines club-level DJ skills with a decade of private event expertise. We pride ourselves on being friendly, professional, fun, communicative and extremely flexible. Most importantly, we know how to throw amazing parties while tailoring them to your tastes.

“Kelton from Marquee Artists is awesome - he killed it dj-ing for the clients, the dance floor was non-stop going nuts the whole time! His demeanor is super low-key and easy going, and he was very easy to work with, which means a lot in this field. Weddings have lots of moving parts and can be chaotic, but having vendors that are kind and willing to work as a team makes the day go a whole lot smoother. The couple had lots of requests for songs in completely different genres, but he managed to keep the party going with no awkward pauses and seamless transitions. I highly recommend hiring him if you want someone that's going to work well with everyone and make sure to light the dance floor on fire!”

Ivy & Quartz Photography, a year ago

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The "Original" Moonlighters ®

3.7

Washington, DC

Band or Ensemble
Starts at $2,000

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

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