Classical Wedding Bands and DJs in Santa Cruz, CA

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59 Wedding Bands and DJs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Gage & Gold Music

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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
We found Jackie after a long search for a vocalist with a distinct sound, and a beautiful voice. Jackie had both and more. When she sings, she lights up the room in the softest way possible. She was super flexible and accommodating and even did a virtual set for us so we could get a true sense of her performance. On our wedding date she stayed a true professional and delivered amazing performances.
Michael R., a year ago
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Cello Joe Productions

5.0

Grass Valley, CA
  • Production company
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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 was absolutely fantastic to work with! He did anything to make my clients day special - even Spanish cries while he was playing the cello! He had guests on the dance floor all night long! I would highly suggest working with Joey if you are looking for a great DJ or even a live element as his cello skills were immaculate!
Kyla Jones, a year ago
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Laurel Thomsen - Solo Violin, Duos, Trios, Quartets
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Ceremony only
  • Starts at $500

Since 1998, violinist/violist Laurel Thomsen and her colleagues have provided sweet, soulful, and sassy music for events and venues around her home base on the California Central Coast (Monterey, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, etc.) and the San Francisco Bay Area, including weddings, cocktail hours and receptions, marriage proposals, memorials, art gallery openings, parties, corporate or holiday/themed events, and house concerts. Laurel's event repertoire features diverse genres and can be performed on solo violin or accompanied by a variety of duo, trio, or ensemble configurations. We look forward to helping make your event a success!

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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

DJ AyAyRON just DJ’d our wedding and he did an awesome job. Very professional. Great job playing music feeling the vibe and also MC’d. Worked with us throughout the planning of the day of scheduling and playlists. Really helped make our wedding day special.
Samantha K., 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
Catwalk Opera
Monterey, CA
  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,000

As a former Model of the Year, a two-time winner of the Mademoiselle Mannequin Elite Club Award, and a trained operatic soprano, it is my pleasure to present Catwalk Opera. Catwalk Opera looks forward to personalizing your fashion show, charity event, or corporate function!

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Ceremony DJs

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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.

Jamie's DJing at our wedding was beyond our expectations, and we knew from our first Zoom call with him about two years before our wedding that it was going to be good. Throughout the planning process, Jamie asked us questions about what we listened to, what our parents listened to, what our friends listened to, and we wanted to hear at our wedding. He did a great job making our wedding music suit us and also reading the room and playing music from all eras that everybody could dance to. If you love music you can't find a better DJ. Jamie was friendly and professional throughout the planning process and our wedding night. His MCing of the wedding was exactly what we wanted to—the announcements for dinner, our entrance, and toasts were casual and not cheesy. When the dancing started there wasn't a moment when the floor wasn't filled. So many people came up to us that night to say that they loved the DJ. We will always be grateful for the chance to have Ceremony DJs at our wedding, and you should have them too!
Ben, a year ago
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Golden Bell Music

5.0

Oakland, CA
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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
Marlon from Golden Bell was a fantastic DJ! The combination of live percussion and horns with DJing made for a raucous dance floor. It was perfect in that we wanted both live music and the dance and pop hits we love. The day after, all of our guests mentioned the music as a highlight of the wedding. I highly, highly recommend Golden Bell and Marlon for providing a fun, exciting, and unique musical experience to any celebration.
Alexandra D., 7 months ago
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CVU Event DJ’s

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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
Chris is a phenomenal DJ. He kept us on our toes and was able to mix a wide variety of genres into each other. I highly recommend booking CVU Event DJs. They showed up early with plenty of time to set up and test everything out. We felt at ease once we met them and observed the way they operated out of the get go.
Devin L., 5 months ago
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To Pursue Enterprise

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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 was a great choice to make our wedding reception unforgettable. From the moment we started working with him, we realized it was a partnership as we crafted the music for the night. He was willing and more than able to roll with things as plans changed. The one issue we had is that, partially due to the time constraints of our venue, some of our requested music was cut short or not played at all while other songs continued on for very long. Overall, DJ P did a phenomenal job!
Jonah, a year ago
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Serenade Events

3.3

Mesa, AZ
  • Ceremony only
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

We're Serenade Events, the Live Music Event Company! We provide music for all your event needs, including Weddings, Parties, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Engagements Proposals, and more. Choose from our String Quartets, String Trios, Pianists, Violinists, Cellists, Classical Guitarists, Singers, and more to bring the professional touch to your special day! Serenade Events is musician owned and run and we bring our years of professional experience to your big day. Our musicians have performed on stages and in theatres around the world and we are thrilled to bring that professional experience to your event.

We hired Serenade Events to play for our guest arrival, ceremony, and for the social hour. Their string quartet was beautiful, they made a request for me they didn't have in their music, and they played a bunch of our favorite songs during the social hour. We absolutely would recommend them, the whole thing was very easy and beautiful.
Tim, 23 days ago
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Nocturnal Cafe

5.0

Upland, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Nocturnal Cafe's focus is simple… DESIGN, PRODUCE & EXECUTE an amazing experience! Nocturnal Cafe is a full, featured single-op, entertainment company providing audio & visual entertainment services for all social, private & corporate affairs. Creating a unique audio and visual experience for your entertainment needs, blending a mix of live audio and eye-candy visual effects! Whether your event calls for a soft elegant motif or an all out extravaganza, we will plan, and execute your entertainment vision.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Keith was our first and only choice for our DJ and he still exceeded our expectations. He was the DJ for my sister's wedding and when I had to book a DJ I knew exactly who we wanted. Keith's mixing skills are unmatched and he knows how to get people up onto the dance floor and keep the party going! We had friends stay on the dance floor nearly the entire night and saw guests dancing that we never thought we would see cutting a rug! Keith also handled the sound system for our ceremony and the toasts, which all occurred without any issues. He even went above and beyond helping us put our photo slideshow together when we couldn't figure it out on our end and displayed it for us throughout our reception. He was professional, knowledgeable, and so easy going yet enthusiastic for the music and vibe that we wanted for our wedding. If you're looking for a DJ, you can stop looking and book Keith now!
Amanda, 10 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Santa Cruz, CA

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA?

The most popular bands in Santa Cruz, 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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