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98 Wedding Bands and DJs in San Mateo, CA

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Gage & Gold Music

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves San Mateo, 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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Sutherland Entertainment

5.0

Berkeley, CA
  • DJ
  • Serves San Mateo, CA

Sutherland Entertainment is a Bay Area entertainment service that specializes in weddings, corporate parties, and other private events. Sutherland Entertainment combines heart with veteran finesse to make events, both tiny and titanic, feel incredible.

Awarded Best of Zola
We’re so glad we hired Spencer to DJ our wedding! He handled the audio for the wedding ceremony itself, MC’d the reception, played the music for the dancing, and also provided uplighting for the event space. Everything he worked on just went smoothly. The audio for the ceremony was high quality and just worked. He did a great job as MC, staying on time, announcing what was happening, and making everyone feel welcome. He did fantastically with the music too - we had a few specific requests, and he nailed them all, but most of the night we gave only vague instructions and he made a ton of great picks, keeping energy high on the dance floor. The uplighting he provided was beautiful as well and really elevated the space! Throughout the process, he was easy to work with, timely, communicated proactively, and was always on top of every little detail. We’d definitely recommend him for anyone looking for a DJ!
Jason G., 2 years ago
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Night Owl Event Services
Oakland, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves San Mateo, CA

I’m just a regular guy who loves to DJ weddings and parties. I get to help people celebrate milestones: weddings, birthdays, vow renewals, class reunions … and I also DJ “no special reason” events. I’d love to help you have a great event! I have more than 20 years of experience and have DJed and Emceed well over 450 parties. I recently upgraded my equipment and I have more than 20,000 songs in my music library. I show up early, and professionally dressed, and your requests are my top priority. I’ll include dance lighting at no additional charge.

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Bay Pro Djs And Photo Booth Rental

5.0

Brisbane, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,899

Welcome to the event of your dreams. Make your event perfect with professional entertainment that makes all the difference: BAY PRO DJs will meet and exceed your expectations. What will you get from us? Quality. What this means is there are no surprises, only fun, brought to you by professionals who care about you and your guests. We offer something very simple: the professional difference. It is this difference that ensures that the level of fun goes beyond your imagination!

Manny and his team were amazing. Before the wedding he made sure to ask if we wanted specific songs for different parts of the ceremony and reception. We didn’t have a ton of specific songs, but we made a list of music with the vibes we wanted. Manny took the list, ran with it, and really took care of us. The dance floor was packed all night! He even played Tagalog pop songs and managed sound for a Filipino folk dance group. We also loved the little details like the template for our photo booth photos, the lights for the dance floor, and our initials projected on the wall. Thank you Bay Pro DJs, we’re so glad that you were there to help make our wedding so special.
Kristine B., 5 months ago
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Fog City Entertainment

5.0

Pacifica, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,499

Fog City Entertainment (FCE) is one of California’s foremost event services providers. Through both our brand and leading industry partners, FCE provides a complete suite of award-winning services by utilizing our local professional network. With a rich history of quality, artistic vision, and innovation, FCE services exceed expectations at every level. Despite our success, FCE remains a family business, is female-owned, and is fueled by the pride that comes with personal ownership. Fog City Entertainment can make magic at any type of event no matter how large or small.

Awarded Best of Zola
I work with Ashley and all the fog city DJs frequently -- primarily at weddings. They are ALWAYS the DJ we refer to. Ashley and all of her employees are kind, lovely, organized, and great at their job. It makes it 10 times easier to do my job when I know I don't have to worry about a DJ doing set up or making sure to communicate with me about the flow of events. I can't say enough great things about their entire team.
Culinary Excellence, a year ago
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The Soft Lights

5.0

Morgan Hill, CA
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $1,200

Welcome to The Soft Lights' page! Our catalog includes r&b, pop, disco, rock’n’roll, and jazz music, from Natalie Cole and Randy Crawford to ABBA, Stevie Wonder and Chakka Khan. Combined, our musicians have decades of musical experience. Our smaller jazzy trio and quartet are a perfect fit for intimate venues, setting an upscale mood; and our full band encourages listeners to tap their feet or head to the dance floor. Our vocalist has incredible range, tone and agility, and keeps the crowed engaged. We take our job seriously; we are easy to work with and can adjust to suit the needs of our clients.

Awarded Best of Zola
I've worked with this band in multiple situations public events and fundraisers. They are exceptional musicians and the music really is "feel good"! I have also hired the trio for a private party and couldn't have had a better experience. If you need a great group of talented musicians for any occasion I highly recommend them!
Patty S., 7 months ago
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BIG FUN Disc Jockeys

5.0

Cupertino, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,399

A DJ’s responsibilities usually start well before the music and dancing. This might include sound support for your ceremony, presenting the wedding party, setting up a slide show, or coordinating the bouquet toss. We’ll do all this — then pack the dance floor with the songs you want to hear.

He did a great job making sure the dance floor was busy and he did a great job MCing our wedding. Thanks Woody! I’d highly recommend them :)
Samantha J., 5 months ago
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Block Party Entertainment

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • DJ

We cater to DJ'ing for small to medium sized weddings and private events, in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. If you're holding a special celebration, then we'd like to bring the theme music! Please check out our IG account for event videos, and we can also provide links with our 5 star ratings. Feel free to reach out for detailed quotes and let's chat!

Jonathan and his team are an absolute DREAM to work with! They are timely, kind, friendly, professional, and so much fun. They curated the evening with ease & confidence, and totally set the tone for an amazing celebration. Thank you so much!
Dream Co. Weddings&Events, 3 months ago
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Mercy & The Heartbeats
Mountain View, CA
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $6,000

Welcome. There’s a certain type of person that lives for the stage. Lives to entertain. Fueled by the smiles and energy of a crowd. Into this tradition steps Mercy & The Heartbeats, a dance band comprised of veteran musicians from some of the most popular and successful dance and touring bands in the Bay Area and beyond. If you've got Mercy, then you've got all your favorite songs - 70’s and 80's classics, 90's singalongs, and the most current radio hits. A band not to be missed!

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Magnolia Jazz Band
Sunnyvale, CA
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $1,200

Located in San Francisco Bay Area, the Magnolia Jazz Band provides the soundtrack for your celebration. Helping couples and planners create elegant weddings. We’ll entertain your guests with your favorite music, including popular standards, romantic classics, and Latin hits, and I’ll talk with you as often as you like to personalize all your musical details. I can’t wait to work with you.

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Second Song

4.9

Los Angeles, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves San Mateo, 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
We hired Second Song for our wedding and after browsing the DJ profiles my wife and I decided on DJ Connor and he was absolutely incredible. He worked with us to get to know us, what we wanted for our wedding and the types of music we love. On top of being an amazing DJ & MC for the reception, he was a super nice guy and kept everyone on the dance floor for nearly four hours. We had told him beforehand that one thing we wanted people to remember from our wedding was a fun night with lots of dancing and Connor delivered that amazingly. Thank you to Connor and Second Song for making our special day so memorable.
Brian R., 5 months ago
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Golden Bell Music

5.0

Oakland, CA
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves San Mateo, 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
Wow - let's start with that. We weren't sure if we wanted a band or a DJ for our wedding. We love music, so a live band was appealing but we also wanted the flexibility of song choice that DJs typically give you. Why not get both? Paul, Sebastian, and the Golden Bell team are insanely good at what they do. 100% flexibility in the planning process, discerning advice when you need it most, and incredibly talented musicians meant that we got a dance party we envisioned. Paul even made Beach Boys, Caamp, and James Taylor mashups for our first dances with each other, mother, and father!!! Who does that? We can't thank the Golden Bell team enough for making our reception an absolute blast. Book Golden Bell and never look back!
Alex P., 10 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in San Mateo, CA

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in San Mateo, CA?

Live bands typically range from $690 to $18,500, averaging at $3,800. DJs range from $750 to $3,000 and average at $1,700. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $150!

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! 84% of bands and DJs in San Mateo, CA cover cocktail hour and 83% 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?

64% of bands in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA?

The most popular bands in San Mateo, CA are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Lucky Devils Band. The most popular DJs are Second Song, Sutherland Entertainment and Marquee Artists.

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