Wedding Bands and DJs in Carson, CA

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308 Wedding Bands and DJs in Carson, CA

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Rice Entertainment

5.0

Hercules, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

Welcome. Rice Entertainment is an event production company with almost a decade of professional DJ, Audio, and Lighting experience. With roots grounded in the Bay Area, Rice Entertainment has served clients throughout the entire Northern California region and across the nation. As an entertainment production company, Rice Entertainment is committed to making each client's event a memorable one by tailoring our services to meet client needs.

I had the pleasure of working alongside Brandon with RICE ENTERTAINMENT and for a client's wedding. As an event planner, it’s always refreshing when vendors can be trusted to do their share. I have nothing but good things to say about the experience. The photobooth was a HIT. The guests loved it and while it was easy to navigate the RICE team was there to make sure everything ran smoothly. His team was positive, kind and attentive. The vibes were great!
Essence , 8 months ago
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Wunderland Events

5.0

Seattle, WA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,058
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

We are a talented network of Mobile DJs, MCs, Coordinators and Officiants. We are managed by DJ Wes Wunder and Jacqui V who individually have 20 years of professional experience to elevate your celebration and create memorable moments. Our main single goal in mind: ROCK YOUR PARTY If you're ready to make your big day the best day ever, book your consultation now.

Jacqui V and Wes of Wunderland Events went above and beyond as our wedding MC and DJ. Beyond bringing the energy and making sure that everything went smooth from a music and sound standpoint, they really showed up when it came to guiding us through the wedding day from giving tips to my dad on officiating, guiding my husband and I through cocktail hour so we didn't get stuck in one spot, hyping up the guests for toasts, and helping to fill the dance floor with joy. They are knowledgeable and passionate about weddings and genuine human connection, it is so clear and shines through in their work. They did a great job of reading the crowd and knowing when to step in to add some juice to the crowd vs letting us just dance to our requests vs slowing down the music to create a magical moment (they surprised us with a slow last dance song and had everyone circle up around us, it was truly beautiful). They made our day so special in many ways that we didn't even dream of. I highly highly highly recommend Jacqui and Wes of Wunderland Events if you want high energy with peace of mind. They were so organized, communicative, and professional too!
Schyler P., a year ago
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Live Bollywood Band by Hamza Amir | Indian & Pakistani Music

5.0

Conroe, TX
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

Hamza Amir is a local artist based in Houston, TX. He currently runs the most diverse Live Bollywood Indian & Pakistani band in the United States. Hamza Amir's Live Bollywood Band has earned a reputation as one of the best live bands for Indian and Pakistani weddings and corporate events in the USA. Hamza Amir is dedicated to providing exceptional musical entertainment that will make any event unforgettable. One of the standout features of Hamza Amir is their diverse repertoire of songs that covers a wide range of genres, including Bollywood, Punjabi, Sufi, Ghazals, Qawwalis and Western Music.

Awarded Best of Zola
They had all our guests on their feet the whole night and created the most incredible atmosphere. Hamza was also so accommodating with our requests and really made us feel like he wanted to make our event special. I would highly recommend Hamza and his band for any event, they truly are the best. Thank you so much again for making our event unforgettable!
Aiman, a year ago
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DJ Herbert Holler

5.0

Bronx, NY
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

Herbert Holler is one of the most recognized, in-demand DJs in New York City and beyond. He specializes in providing the perfect music for your wedding, be it the frenzied dance floor of your reception, the conversation-friendly ambiance of your cocktail hour, or the serene, magical moments of your ceremony. He uses his 25-plus years of event-production experience, extensive knowledge of popular music, 20-plus years of full-time, professional, late-night club and private-event deejaying history, and an uncanny knack for reading party guests to keep you and all of your loved ones happy and having a blast. Holler at Herbert today!

Awarded Best of Zola
Herbert did an outstanding job! He was attentive during the prep process and really made the most of our preferences and desires. He had the dance floor packed the entire time, literally. Our guests all raves about Herbert’s skills and are already asking where they can catch him again. We will be forever grateful for the beautiful moments he helped us create.
Malachi, a year ago
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Stephanie - Harpist

5.0

Wildomar, CA
  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

Stephanie began her musical journey when she started learning the piano at age 5. Three years later, she started taking harp lessons after her dad suggested she learn the instrument. In high school, her teacher encouraged her to think of becoming a professional harpist. Stephanie received her Bachelor and Master degrees in Harp Performance at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSULB. Now as a professional harpist, she spends her time teaching harp and piano at her private studio, and playing for weddings, funerals, and other private events, and in orchestras and bands throughout SoCal.

Awarded Best of Zola
Stephanie answered ALL of my questions and at a great response time too. She was very kind throughout the process, and her music was absolutely beautiful during our wedding ceremony. All of our guests were impressed to have her there. We highly recommend working with her!
Fatima and R., a year ago
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The Barnstorm

5.0

Maplewood, NJ
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $12,500
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

The Barnstorm is an NYC-based party rock wedding band, best known for their electric and engaging dance party receptions. It's been said they're "not a real wedding band," but rather "an incredibly fun and engaging band that just happens to absolutely rock weddings!" Whether it's today's hits, top 40, hip hop, classic rock, Motown, and all things in between, The Barnstorm can do it all - putting their own spin on everything they do.

Awarded Best of Zola
I looked forward to every Tuesday night when my friends and I would gather at Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill to watch The Barnstorm and dance until we couldn’t feel our feet. I knew in 2017 that one day I would get married and I wanted to recreate this wonderful feeling that I would get every Tuesday night. WELL, joke’s on me because I got that feeling and more. I do not even have words for the atmosphere that The Barnstorm created on our wedding day. Leading up to that day, Brooks was INCREDIBLY attentive to the hundreds of questions that I bombarded him with on a daily basis. He walked me through pricing, how the first dances would go, what kind of music gets played during dinner – every question came with an immediate follow up and a “how are you doing?” – completely above and beyond what a typical wedding band would provide. And that was before our wedding day even happened! The day of was indescribable. The atmosphere provided by The Barnstorm was absolutely electric and had every single person on the dance floor from 8 pm to 1130 pm. I genuinely feel like our wedding was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The band is absolutely magnetic. To top it off about one week after our wedding, as we were reliving the day, I get a text message from a friend saying “we booked your wedding band!”. They are THAT freaking good. If you want to have the best night of your entire life PLEASE look no further than The Barnstorm.
Allison M., 7 months ago
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Brian Pierini, Saxophone

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Solo performer
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

Brian can play saxophone for your wedding, for your cocktail hour, reception dinner, and ceremony. Brian works with you to customize your wedding day. Options include: -- Solo sax with or without sound system. (With high quality backing tracks, Brian creates a polished tone for your special day.) -- Duo or trio options. (Expect stellar musicians on guitar, bass, and/or drums/percussion to join the sax in making memorable music.) -- Live sax and DJ/Emcee, along with all the sound equipment needed to cover your entire event.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had our wedding in Jan 2023 at the Bel Air Bay Club in the Palisades and had the best time. While we had a planner, we found Brian on IG and had him play at our reception along with our DJ. We weren't going to do it since we had never been to a wedding with a saxophonist and didn't know what to expect, but we're so glad we did. Boy was he a hit. Our guests absolutely loved him and so did we. We had him start when the reception doors opened and it was excellent. He worked the room during dinner like it was no one's business and played the entire reception along with our DJ. It really was so memorable on many different levels. People are STILL talking and posting videos about Brian today. That being said, we loved was that he was so thoughtful and professional throughout the whole wedding process. We booked him about 9ish months in advance and made us feel like his only clients the entire time. He did a great job creating the party but also didn't take away from anyone else being the center of attention. He also never worked with our DJ (This is Good Mood) before, but you would've never noticed. They were in lock-step the whole time months before the wedding even happened. We absolutely loved him and would hire him 100x more if we could. Please hire him. He's fantastic.
Tessa C., a year ago
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Central Coast Wedding Music

5.0

Los Osos, CA
  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

I specialize in Singer/Songwriter versions of classic and modern love songs and Instrumental Finger-Style Guitar to create a unique and romantic ambiance. I also offer MC services, microphones, and a top-notch sound system. I take great joy in sharing my music with couples embarking on their journey together. I understand the profound significance of this moment and I am deeply honored to help create the atmosphere to facilitate that. My commitment to communication, reliability, and professionalism forms the bedrock of my services, and I am dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Thank you for considering me as your wedding musician!

Dave's music made our wedding absolutely perfect. His vocals and guitar playing are absolutely breathtaking. Our guests were impressed by the quality and serenity of it, and we were so happy with how it created such ambiance for our special day. We got married last year and wanted live music, both to set the tone while guests arrived, and during our ceremony. We had talked with Dave about the type of feeling we wanted: both intimate and classy, and he gave us a full range of songs and material to select from, both with vocals and without. He showed up on time with all the equipment needed and worked independently with our coordinator without a glitch. He's a true professional-- on time and totally prepared. The presence of his uniquely beautiful voice and guitar made our evening extra special and we had several guests that specifically commented on how lovely it was. He also had a bunch of great ideas for us of how to use music to enrich different parts of the event. Thank you so much Dave!
Rebecca, 3 months ago
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Notorious V.I.C.

5.0

Palm Springs, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

Music has always been an important part of my life. With over 12 years of experience in the wedding industry, I fell in love with music at a young age, and being a wedding DJ has allowed me to share my passion with my clients on the most important day of their lives. DJing started out as a hobby; I wanted to do more than just listen to music, so I learned creative ways to blend my favorite songs together from different artists and genres to form an experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary in October and hired ‘DJ Notorious VIC’. We were so pleased with Vic. We had met with him before the event and discussed the type of music we wanted played. Vic exceded our expectations! He is kind hearted and professional. He arrived early to set up. We had a “Havana Nights” themed party. The music he played during cocktail hour was just perfect, it set the mood. He has an excellent music selection.We had a guest count of 250. With an age group ranging from 10 - 93 and the dance floor was never empty! We highly recommend him.
Maricela Correa, 7 months ago
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Marquee Artists

5.0

Washington, DC
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

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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Nuage Rhythm

5.0

New York, NY
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Carson, CA for additional fees

Fronted by internationally acclaimed songstress Myriam Phiro, Nuage Rhythm's tremendous musicianship and proficiency brings forth the perfect atmosphere for any occasion, especially romantic in their nature. Nuage Rhythm provides authentic vintage wardrobe and accommodates song requests for all events. Tell us what you're dreaming of and we'll make it happen!

Awarded Best of Zola
Excellent!! Myriam Phiro & Nuage Rhythm played at our wedding and did an amazing job. Myriam was very professional, responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommended!!
Danielle P., 3 years ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Carson, CA

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

Live bands typically range from $275 to $18,500, averaging at $4,000. DJs range from $550 to $4,000 and average at $1,500. 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! 75% of bands and DJs in Carson, CA cover cocktail hour and 74% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 68% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

58% of bands in Carson, 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 Carson, CA?

The most popular bands in Carson, CA are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Lucky Devils Band. The most popular DJs are Summit Events: DJ, Photobooth & More, Second Song and Southcoast Production Group.

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