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

The most popular bands in Quincy, 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 33 Classical Wedding Bands & DJs in Quincy, IL

Quick responder

Harpist Claire Happel Ashe

Macomb, IL

Solo performer

Claire Happel Ashe is a professional wedding harpist based in Macomb, Ill. She comes to the area with over ten years of experience performing for events in the Chicago region. As a classically-trained musician, Claire has provided music for celebrations including weddings, receptions, cocktail hours, and rehearsal dinners at venues such as the Drake Hotel in Chicago and Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. She holds degrees in harp performance from Yale and the University of Illinois and has performed for audiences all over the world in halls ranging from the Rudolfinum in Prague to Carnegie Hall in New York to Symphony Center in Chicago.

Quick responder

DJ Obie

5.0

Moline, IL

DJ
Starts at $3,500
Serves Quincy, 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.

“I booked Obie for my wedding on April 7. I knew there were multiple moving parts to making a wedding successful. However, I did not realize the magnitude of having a great DJ and MC until I had DJ Obie for both. I was incredibly impressed on how professional he was from the very beginning. From my past experience, many DJs were happy to be picked and paid for a job. DJ Obie was different. He not only appreciated taking on the job, but he strived to ensure that the wedding would be a moment to remember, and without a doubt, he accomplished that. During the wedding and days after, I continually heard my (and my wife’s friends) say that DJ Obie did an incredible job. Without a doubt, it’s the best job that I experienced and I look forward to working with you again. Thank you so much for making this a moment to remember.”

Samuel, a month ago

Quick responder

DJ Rachel Lebo

5.0

Richmond Heights, MO

DJ
Starts at $1,000
Serves Quincy, 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

Quick responder

Bluewater Kings Band

5.0

Chicago, IL

Band or Ensemble
Starts at $5,000
Serves Quincy, 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!

“I cannot recommend this band enough. They made our day so special and were the highlight of the reception. They were so easy to work with and sounded SO GOOD. Months after the wedding I asked if they still had the set list because I wanted to do something special with it, and they came through. They went above and beyond and I can’t say enough good things.”

Kirsten, 8 months ago

Hidden gem

Music by Cory Brown

5.0

Springfield, IL

DJ
Starts at $1,300
Serves Quincy, 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

Quick responder

DJ Felix Entertainment

5.0

Lake Geneva, WI

DJ
Starts at $2,000
Serves Quincy, 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

Quick responder

Max 10 Entertainment, Llc

5.0

Chicago, IL

DJ
Starts at $1,599
Serves Quincy, 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

Hidden gem

DRS MUSIC, INC

5.0

Evanston, IL

Musician
Starts at $5,000
Serves Quincy, 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!

“We always ranked the music as the number one priority for our wedding, and we’re so glad we entrusted David Rothstein Band to bring our party to life. Planning a wedding during Covid had many challenges, including not being able to see the band live, but thankfully, David has so many live videos available where we can see the entertainment his band delivers day in and day out. Those videos, along with David’s passion for his work, made us confident to chose his team to make our day special. For our wedding, we had a classical duo during the ceremony, a pianist during cocktail hour, a jazz trio during dinner, and an incomparable 10 piece orchestra to dance the night away. From the first note to the final encore, we were BLOWN AWAY with the talent and energy that the band brought. We had a few special requests for the night - from a unique arrangement for our ceremony processional to a mashup of New York songs during the reception - and David’s team was beyond accommodating. We had dancing for 3 hours straight and not once did anyone leave the floor - the band was able to feel the energy in the room and chose the right song for the moment. I stumbled across the ingoing setlist after the party and was actually surprised to see that the band didn’t even stick to the songs they had picked - a sign that they adjusted based on what the crowd was loving. It’s been nearly a month since the big day and people keep telling us how amazing the music was, and we can’t stop watching the many videos David took from the night, reliving the magic that his band created. If you’re thinking about which band to have for your wedding, look no further than the David Rothstein Band - you won’t be disappointed!!”

Paige T., 2 years ago

Quick responder

Spin Masters DJ & Entertainment

5.0

Decatur, IL

DJ
Starts at $999
Serves Quincy, IL

SMDJE has been in business since 2009, we specialize in wedding DJ, Photo Booth, MC, Up-Lighting, Officiant, and Photography Services. We have completed over 500 unique events. Book with SMDJE if you want a DJ with the experience to make your day about you!

“We absolutely love working with Spin Masters they are truly professionals. They always communicate with us and keep the event rolling smoothly and and bring the energy. Highly recommend.”

Henderson Photography, a year ago

Quick responder

Nate Jones Is Your DJ

5.0

Thomasboro, IL

DJ
Starts at $1,250
Serves Quincy, 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 Quincy, 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

Quick responder

Complete Weddings + Events Central IL (DJ)

5.0

Peoria, IL

DJ
Serves Quincy, 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

Classical Wedding Bands and DJs in Quincy, IL

Location flexible? Discover musicians near Quincy, IL

Get inspired by real weddings in Quincy, IL

About wedding bands & DJs in Quincy, IL

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

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

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

What are the most popular bands and DJs in Quincy, IL?

What types of bands & DJs are in Quincy, IL?

What other Quincy vendors will I need?

What other bands & DJs are nearby?

What other wedding services are nearby?

Wedding Caterers near Quincy, IL

Wedding Planners near Quincy, IL

Wedding Photographers near Quincy, IL

Wedding Videographers near Quincy, IL

Wedding Cakes & Desserts near Quincy, IL

Wedding Beauty Professionals near Quincy, IL

Wedding Venues near Quincy, IL

Wedding Florists near Quincy, IL

Wedding Bar Services & Beverages near Quincy, IL

Plan your wedding

About

Advice and support