The Best Blues Bands for Weddings in Cedar Rapids, IA

The Best Blues Bands for Weddings in Cedar Rapids, IA

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22 Wedding Bands & DJs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Cole Thomas Music 

5.0

Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $750

Cole Thomas is a pianist, guitarist, and singer with the ability to perform any song for any part of your wedding. Need a classical piece for your wedding party to process in to? No problem. Need a few hours of lounge and jazz music for cocktail hour? Cole's your musician. Need a Dueling Piano act or full Rock Band for your reception? Look no further. With over a decade of experience performing for ceremonies and receptions, Cole Thomas is your one stop music vendor.

Cole absolutely delighted and exceeded our wildest expectations at our wedding. He embraced the costume theme of our reception, performed significantly more music than we had expected (in a good way), and was the absolute heart and soul of our party. He improvised and adapted to every unique situation on the night with a musical and social sense of awareness that we continue to be grateful for. He even graciously agreed to play alongside Andrea's 94 year old grandmother on her accordion. Grandma is still beaming from this experience, and trust me, she's a hard woman to please. Seriously. I don't think we can ever repay him for the joy and energy he brought to our night. I couldn't get to the bar for a drink without answering the question: "Where did you FIND this guy?!" half a dozen times.
Mark J., 23 days ago
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DJ Obie 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Obie is seriously the BEST!! He always brings such great energy that there’s no way anyone can have a bad time. Every wedding I’ve attended where he’s the DJ I’ve always had a smile on my face because of him. So many guests that were at our wedding continue to speak so highly of him. Our wedding was an absolute blast and I am so grateful he was our DJ!! I will always HIGHLY recommend DJ Obie!
Daly & T., 2 years ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths 

4.7

  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA

Choose your perfect wedding DJ, Photographer, Videographer, and Photo Booth with an entertainment company and name you can trust, GUARANTEED. We are as professional and fun as it gets, yet simple and AFFORDABLE. Let our team absorb your stress like a sponge! Since you'll be working exclusively with one company, your entire experience is guaranteed to be a breeze, and you SAVE $100 per service when bundling them.

Direct entertainment LLC was just what I needed for my wedding a one stop shop! I was able to get my photographer Dave, Videographer Alex and DJ Chip all at one stop! All 3 were very friendly and accommodating! They discussed with me and helped me with the whole process! Very great to work with, just WONDERFUL!!
Crystal B., 3 months ago
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prayzHim Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA

For over 11 years, we've specialized in bringing quality music entertainment to weddings all across Southeast Iowa & beyond. Because for us, this isn't just a business, it's a passion. We get to play a part in the love story of a newly married couple. We get that front row seat to watch love change lives. That's why we treat every client like they are our only client. After all we only get one opportunity with them to do things right. If you're interested, the fastest way to get a quote is to reach out through our website once you've decided what you're interested in: prayzhimentertainment. com/packages

Awarded Best of Zola
Communication was great and she was really good about just going with the flow. Which was extremely helpful if things go differently than planned. They had a great energy and fun to talk to. Extremely nice people I couldn’t be happier
Laura G., a year ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Offer

We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided top level DJ-MC services for over 25 years in budget friendly packages. We also offer spectacular wedding photography and HD Video. Visit our site and see over 1 million photos, thousands of reviews, and some great package prices. If you give us a call before you book any of these vendors you'll quickly learn why over 15,000 couples have chosen us to help make their special day magical. All packages include expert planning assistance, which will take away a lot of the stress associated with planning your wedding! We are available nationwide including your area!

A Better DJ and photographer is absolutely the best deal you can get for any of your events! The planning, the professionalism and the service is by far the best you can come across. Michael will answer your call at anytime, and if he misses your call he will get back to you asap! If you are looking for a photographer and DJ combo you will not only save thousands but you will save a ton of time.
Martin J., 5 months ago
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Tyler Preston | Country, Southern Rock, Americana 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA

Tyler Preston's soulful Southern twang and irresistible finger-lickin' chicken pickin' will bring that warm, down-home charm to your country wedding. Whether he's gently strumming his acoustic guitar or electrifying the stage with his band, Tyler Preston creates the perfect atmosphere with timeless country tunes. As you and your loved ones boot scoot the night away, you'll sing along to classics by Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, and more. Let Tyler Preston work his magic to make your wedding an unforgettable celebration of love and joy your guests will talk about for years to come.

Tyler Preston is the real deal. Professional, responsive, punctual and a gem to work with. And then there’s his performance, which was absolutely spot on. So much so, typically sedentary guests were chewing up the dance floor. As the owner of a talent agency, I’ve worked with a number of artists, both celebrity and regional. Tyler is among the best of them. Book him and you’re sure to have a worry-free, high-energy experience.
Anthony B., 3 months ago
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Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA

Felix and Fingers is the highest rated dueling piano company in the country. It is a full service, all-inclusive, events entertainment option specializing in wedding, corporate, social, and fundraiser events. We are an organization of highly talented individuals trained to accommodate your wedding needs with professionalism and fun. Should you need background music, no problem! Emcee the introductions… done! Whatever you want playing, we take care of it! Live or DJed, When it’s time for everyone to hit the dance floor, F&F will get your guests dancing, with every show being unique and tailored to you and your guest's requests!

Felix & Fingers was the best addition to my wedding! We had a BLAST. It’s the best mix between a live band and sing along karaoke (but you don’t want your uncle to get the mic, you know?). They did beautiful ceremony music, incredible sax jazz during cocktail hour to keep it classy. Then, they kept everyone engaged and entertained for the reception, from my aunt in a walker to my college friends twerking. We danced the night away but lost our voices from screaming along with the songs too. 10/10 you can’t go wrong with dueling pianos - DJs and wedding bands are out, Felix & Fingers is IN!
Kelsey S., 10 months ago
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DJ Cox Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA

With more than 25 years of actual DJ experience, you won’t find a more accomplished, skilled and entertaining person to help you with your wedding. Music has been in my life from an early age. At 8 years old, I would pretend to DJ on the radio using my parents’ Beach Boys records and a wooden spoon for a mic. At 17, I started DJing on the radio and I was hooked! In college I majored in communication and performing arts, where I honed my improvisation and listening skills to better connect with people and smoothly adjust to every situation.

DJ Cox Entertainment was an amazing addition to our wedding day. From the very beginning, their communication was easy, helpful, knowledgeable and understanding. The quality of their work and value was incredible - they kept things running smoothly, maintained precise control over everything, and kept our guests energized and dancing all night long. DJ Cox made our wedding festivities, from start to finish, stress-free and so much fun. We highly recommend them for any event, but especially your wedding!
Steffanie B., a month ago
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DJ BRETTLY 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA

Welcome to DJ Brettly’s award winning, highly reviewed world of premier entertainment! Based in La Crosse, but, travels throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa, DJ Brettly is your ultimate choice for unforgettable weddings. With exceptional experience and dedication, DJ Brettly ensures your special day is both flawless and memorable. Whether you're planning the wedding of your dreams or seeking a seamless event experience, DJ Brettly’s impeccable music, engaging presence, and personalized touches set the stage for an extraordinary celebration. DJ Brettly is alsoDJ at Stadium View, Legends, Icon, The Glenwood and more!

DJ Brettly was incredible as our wedding DJ. He took such care in preparing for our big day and on the day of did everything we wanted. We got SO many compliments from guests and our other vendors on how amazing he was, and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. He went above and beyond for us and I cannot recommend him enough! We have already referred him to two other friends getting married next year
Courtney L., 5 months ago
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Weddings By Carue 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA

Capturing Wedding Memories and Creating High Vibin' Entertainment For Fun Loving Couples. Serving Iowa, Colorado and Missouri. Our fun loving, award winning wedding team makes it happen. We’re passionate storytellers. We believe that natural, REAL moments with REAL emotion are the moments you’ll want to remember the most. Our photojournalistic style is distinct, passionate, & exclusive. What sets us apart is our ability to portray the emotions & events of your wedding day. We take a fresh, colorful approach to each & every wedding with unmatched style, vision & creativity.

The BEST of the best! From the first moment that we exchanged emails, then calls, I knew we would be hiring Carissa and her team to be part of our wedding. We hired them for photography, videography and to be our DJ for ceremony and reception. We absolutely love our photos and are videos! Make sure to take a few sunset photos as these are our favorite. And our DJ was amazing as well! The guests had such a great time. Living a few hours away, Carissa helped me along the way giving me advice and resources. She always made time in her schedule to talk and help me when I got stuck. We did not do a first look and she helped me figure out the timeline to ensure we captured everything important to us. Her service is a 10/10!!!
Sarah R., a year ago
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A Sound Decision DJ service/ affordable Disc Jockeys 

4.8

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA for additional fees

Planning a wedding, party or special event? We provide you with fun and talented disc Jockeys and a wide music library at affordable prices so that your party is the best. Award-winning A Sound Decision/ A ffordable Disc Jockey's started with a mission to provide top-notch DJ services throughout Northwest Indiana as well as Chicagoland in the most affordable prices so that no one has to party without music just due to a low budget. Starting in the 1990s, we are considered one of the most experienced and Voted most popular DJ service provider in Indiana, Michigan ,Wisconsin and Chicago for our quality which is unmatched. 1000 5 Star revs

Awarded Best of Zola
Mikey did a fantastic job with the music! It was low key during the cocktail hour and dinner. Then around 8:00 he played great dance music and requests and kept people on the floor. We had so much fun and everyone said they had a great time! I will recommend A Sound Decision to anyone who asks!
Cindy A., 2 months ago
Something Blu Wedding Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA for additional fees

It's the biggest day of your life, make sure its the best with Something Blu. From the Reception, to the Cocktail Hour, to the Ceremony, Something Blu will give you and your guests unique and magical memories that you will cherish for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had an amazing experience with the Something Blu Wedding Band! They were super easy to communicate with throughout the planning process and came very organized and prepared on our wedding day. They brought such incredible energy from the moment they started playing during the cocktail hour all the way through the end of the reception. The Something Blu band absolutely exceeded our expectations and kept all of our guests dancing and having a blast the entire night! I would highly, highly recommend this band if you want to have a fun and memorable time at your wedding or event. Their song selection appeals to all ages and they really know how to read the vibe of the crowd. We received so many compliments from our guests on how awesome the band was. If you're looking for musicians that are total professionals and know how to throw an epic dance party, look no further than the Something Blu band!
Josie M., 4 months ago
The Salamanders 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA for additional fees

High-Energy, Top-Class Live Party Band For hire for parties, corporate functions, city celebrations, weddings, & more. The Salamanders is one of the top live party bands in the world! With two of the most talented lead singers in the industry backed by nationally-acclaimed musicians, The Salamanders have a flawless sound and radiant energy that will keep your guests dancing all night long. From ceremony music to cocktail hour entertainment, first dance through the reception & dance party, The Salamanders are the live wedding music band of choice for venues and planners across the United States! Ask about our horn section for additional beauty

Absolutely amazing!!! People at our wedding still talk about them a month later! They not only brought great positive energy but were so sweet and kind to work with. They heard all of our requests and took them all into account. They were not only amazing to us but all of our family and friends. Would HIGHLY recommend. Also working with Utah Live Bands was one of our easiest vendors to work with - Stephen Tobian was always so responsive it was great for planning from afar! Book these guys early though they fill up fast!
Nina, a year ago
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Ryan Shephard 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA for additional fees

50+ 5-star reviews across major event platforms, and brand new to Zola! My name is Ryan Shephard, and I'm an artist from Cincinnati, OH, (Now located in Chicago, IL) with a large repertoire of experience ranging in a wide variety of musical genres and endeavors including working with and sharing the stage with bands and artists like Sublime with Rome, Richie Ramone of The Ramones, and Chance McCoy of Old Crow Medicine Show. I've played 600+ events that include over a hundred weddings, performances for Fortune 500 companies, high-profile politicians, and more! Quality is my expertise! Let me give you a night to remember.

Ryan Shephard was an absolute pleasure to work with as our wedding singer. From our first call, his communication was thorough and consistent. He was incredibly kind and made the whole planning process easy. On the day of, his quality of work was detailed, he was very prepared, and he had fun positive attitude. Ryan learned multiple songs just for our wedding and traveled a long distance to be there, which we really appreciated. Everyone at our wedding LOVED him! His voice was amazing and really added the vibe we wanted to our wedding. He was also flexible with using songs we wanted from Spotify and playing live music. We couldn't have asked for more. He is phenomenal!
Claire G., a month ago
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Star Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Cedar Rapids, IA

Here at Star Entertainment our motto is "It's Your Time To Shine" because it is our mission to help make you the star of your special day! Whether you're looking for a DJ to supply music for your reception, a Day-of Coordinator to keep your event running smoothly, or a Wedding Planner to handle the important details, Star Entertainment is here to help bring your vision to life! Our services include DJ/MC, Wedding Planning, Day-Of Coordinating, Photobooth, Karaoke, Trivia, Music Games, Wedding Games, Oversized Lawn Games & more!

We hired Star Entertainment for our Wedding DJ after seeing them host “Name That Tune’s” & Karaoke around town! They have positive & professional MC services & I can select all my favorite music for the ceremony & reception. After our complimentary 2 hour planning meeting I felt so organized & confident in our schedule for the day. It honestly gave me a direction for planning all the other details of my wedding day. I’m thrilled that hiring them as a DJ gets me a day-of coordinator included, because that’s something I planned on getting for my wedding anyways! There was also a few add-ons I went with that I didn’t even know were options, like a photobooth & karaoke! They’ve been exceptionally helpful every step of the way. Can’t recommend enough!!
Nicole & J., 2 years ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Cedar Rapids, IA

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Live bands typically range from $600 to $18,500, averaging at $4,200. DJs range from $700 to $3,800 and average at $2,000. 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! 82% of bands and DJs in Cedar Rapids, IA cover cocktail hour and 82% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 64% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?

The most popular bands in Cedar Rapids, IA are The Nashville Wedding Band, The Creswell Club and Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. The most popular DJs are All In One Bridal Dj Service, A Special Event DJ & Photo Booth and prayzHim Entertainment.

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