The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Durham, NC

The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Durham, NC

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146 Wedding Bands & DJs in Durham, NC

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Marty Nightengale - Premier Wedding DJ & Host 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Durham, NC
  • Offer

Your wedding deserves a packed dance floor with music customized to you & your guests' vibe, that keeps everyone dancing all night! Couples choose me because I'm a personable & outgoing DJ, host, and entertainer that engages your guests, reads the crowd, plays the right length of each song, and uses seemless DJ transitions to keep the energy up! You're guided through the entire music planning process, so leading up to the wedding you know it's going to be amazing. I make decisions simple by offering one service customized to you.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the very first meeting, we could tell Marty was professional, responsive, and genuinely excited to make our day special. He helped us plan out music for each part of the day, made suggestions, and took all our requests on board. Marty's ability to read a dance floor is second to none. From our grandparents to our college friends, he made sure there was something for everyone. The sound quality was fantastic, the transitions between songs were excellent, and the lighting equipment he provides is outstanding. We received so many comments from guests afterward about how much they loved Marty's work! His energy and enthusiasm for what he does is nothing short of extraordinary and something we were truly thankful for! If you’re looking for a DJ with serious talent and a perfect Pitbull impression, Marty is your guy!
Henry B., 7 months ago
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A Night to Remember DJ Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,550
  • Serves Durham, NC
  • Offer

A Night to Remember understands the music & entertainment for your celebration reflects your unique personality & vibe and therefore must be unforgettable. That's why everything you'll need for music & entertainment is included in just one all-inclusive rate! From mics to Emcee, to dance floor lighting, it's all included. Working closely with you and your vendors to coordinate every aspect ensures a successful event on your special day. By reading the crowd and playing the right song at the right time, we keep your guest engaged and the dance floor packed. Yes, it's that important! Let's chat about making your wedding day A Night to Remember!

Awarded Best of Zola
From the first time we spoke with A Night to Remember DJ Entertainment, we knew we had found the perfect DJ for our wedding. Their communication style was engaging, trustworthy, and collaborative - they really took the time to understand our vision and work with us to bring it to life. The quality of their work was exceptional, showcasing their technical skill, musicality, and deep knowledge of music. On the day of our wedding, they set the perfect tone, provided amazing entertainment that kept our guests dancing all night, and guided the flow of the evening seamlessly, creating a positive and lively atmosphere that we and our guests will remember forever. We highly recommend A Night to Remember DJ Entertainment to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable DJ to make their wedding day truly unforgettable.
Kari F., a year ago
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Joey's DJ Service 

5.0

Durham, NC
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,200

I am DJ Joey B, owner of Joey’s DJ Service based in Durham, NC. I have been DJing professionally since 2005, with weddings as a major focus of my work. On your wedding day, I serve as both DJ and Master of Ceremonies, guiding the timeline, managing transitions, and keeping guests engaged from ceremony through the final song. I provide professional sound, wireless microphones, and clean lighting to support the full experience. Planning is clear and streamlined with an online portal for music selections, Do Not Play songs, and key details.

Awarded Best of Zola
I highly recommend hiring Joey for your DJ at your wedding. He is very professional and prompt! Not to mention he has wonderful lighting for the dance floor!!! We appreciate you helping make our day so special!!!
Stephanie F., a year ago
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RocThaSpot Events 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Durham, NC

World Class DJTY loves the challenge of “rocking any crowd” and specializes in old-school hip-hop, R&B, reggae, rock and top 40. With over 15 years in experience, his accomplishments include hosting events for companies like Monster Energy drink and Nuvo. With the greatest of these accomplishments, World Class DJTY continues to show his support for community ventures by volunteering and advocating for organizations such as the: National Down Syndrome Network, Autism Awareness, Breast Cancer Awareness, Governor Morehead School of the Blind and the Durham County Public Schools.

Awarded Best of Zola
RocThaSpot Events was an amazing, wonderful and energetic addition to our wedding day! The quality of their work and value was great, fun and awesome. They really contributed to making our special day even more special - the DJ hyped up the crowd during our baby reveal, and the music was awesome throughout the night. We loved the energy they brought to the event, and the DJ was very involved with our guests, ensuring everyone had an amazing time. RocThaSpot Events was a great DJ choice for our wedding, and we highly recommend them!
Devolia Pratt S., a year ago
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Stylus S.E. 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Durham, NC

In Raleigh, Just like in Durham, Chapel Hill, and throughout North Carolina, once the guests arrive …the wedding DJ is the most consquential wedding vendor that you'll hire. The average wedding puts 75%-80% of their event in their DJ's hands. That's why, when it’s time to celebrate and have fun, you can relax and enjoy your event with Stylus! Entertainment is the single most important part of how your wedding will be remembered. If your wedding DJ isn’t getting everyone of all ages involved, from your friends to your parents and grandparents, then they’re probably not playing the right mix for you.

Virtually every party guest made a comment about how good the DJ (Spencer) was. Everything was aces!!!!
Fred C., a year ago
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DJ Kash 

4.6

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

DJ Kash is a professional wedding DJ & MC with 15+ years of experience creating seamless, high-energy celebrations across North Carolina and beyond. He specializes in South-Asian, Middle-Eastern, multicultural and fusion weddings, blending music across cultures and generations in a way that feels natural and inclusive. Known for his calm presence, thoughtful planning, smooth MC-skills and live mixing, DJ Kash focuses on smooth flow, great vibes, and unforgettable dance floors. Every event is approached with care, professionalism, and genuine attention to detail. Spreading good-vibes, 1 event at a time. www . djkashNC . com

Kash was a pleasure to work with. I worked with him across multiple days of events and Kash made it a breeze to work on the logistics and requests for the event. He was also very accommodating of our guests requesting last minute karaoke sessions and dance numbers.
Harsh B., 3 years ago
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DJ Stephen Downing 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi, I’m Stephen. I’m a professional wedding DJ and musician with a PhD in Music Composition. I help couples create weddings that feel fun, modern, and genuinely them. You won’t get a cookie-cutter playlist or a DJ who just presses play. You get a thoughtfully curated soundtrack that reflects your style, your people, and the energy you want at every moment. From the ceremony to the last song of the night, I focus on making your wedding feel welcoming, inclusive, and unforgettable. The goal is simple. You and your guests have the best time possible.

DJ Stephen did our wedding in September 2025 and we couldn't recommend him enough! When looking for a wedding DJ we wanted someone who was queer friendly and had great taste in music and Stephen exceeded all expectations. Stephen was so friendly, professional, super easy to work with and really listened to our music vision and vibe that we wanted to create. He arrived early to set up the sound system for the ceremony and all of his equipment (mics, speakers, lights) worked great throughout the night. The music selection was fantastic and kept everyone dancing all night long. We appreciated that he didn't rely on the same overplayed wedding songs but mixed it up in line with our tastes. We absolutely would recommend DJ Stephen to all of our friends!
Chandler & L., a month ago
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Discoboxx 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,295
  • Serves Durham, NC

I started Discoboxx in 2022 to bring a more stylish and tasteful approach to weddings and events in North Carolina. For ten years, I was fortunate to help grow two of the biggest and most successful DJ collectives in Los Angeles, DJing hundreds of weddings and playing at the most stunning event venues and nightlife spots. When my family decided to move to Raleigh, I knew I would have the opportunity to create a new experience for clients in The Tar Heel State looking for something different. A wedding DJ company for couples not looking for a “wedding DJ.”

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Ralph Bracamonte for our super non-traditional wedding, he absolutely CRUSHED it. Great communication, flexibility, and insight into helping us plan - and outstanding delivery on the day-of. Great MC (without being too much) and did an awesome job of reading the room and keeping the dance floor poppin. He's seriously talented far beyond just slapping on a playlist - let this man cook!
Eric, a year ago
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Dj Ones 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Durham, NC

We are DJ ONES! Established, Experienced & Award-Winning wedding DJ talent. Endless memories. We produce unforgettable weddings & events in and around North Carolina. The DJ Ones Event Group is a carefully curated team of top-rated and in-demand talented professionals that specialize in weddings and private events. We focus on making your wedding and event planning process memorable, and personal – always reaching beyond your expectations. We understand the privilege of playing such an important role of a couple’s special day, our mission is to deliver adrenaline and chills to every dance-floor!

DJ Ones is quick with the responses! Very communicative! They provide great service and value for what they bring to the wedding day. Everyone on the team understands how important the wedding day is to the couple, so they strive to make sure everything is 100%. Our entire team loves working with DJ Ones, which is why we continue to refer them every chance we get!
Premier Party P., a year ago
AGB Productions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Durham, NC

DJ Austin Bowling is all about delivering an unforgettable experience. With a degree in Recording and Production from Appalachian State University and over 200 weddings under his belt, Austin brings both technical expertise and a deep love for music to every celebration. As a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, Austin’s musical knowledge goes beyond the DJ booth. He understands how sound works in a live setting, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience for you and your guests. He curates energy, keeps the evening flowing smoothly, and handles all emceeing duties with professionalism and personality.

Our DJ, Makayla, was super nice and did a great job keeping the mood of the night fun and upbeat! Austin was also great to work with and was good at communicating with us during the planning process! We’re so glad we decided to go with AGB for our DJ and would do it again!
Alissa & T., 4 years ago
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SaxLoveMoney 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Durham, NC

Juran Ratchford is the artist behind SaxLoveMoney, a highly-regarded, award-winning saxophonist, music producer, and musical director based in North Carolina. With over 15 years of professional experience playing weddings, private parties, and corporate events, he brings vibrant musicianship and a professional presence to every celebration. Known for creating unforgettable musical moments for ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, and other special occasions, Juran tailors each performance to match the energy and style of your special day.

Juran was extremely professional, and his saxophone filled the room with love. I will definitely book him again. My family truly enjoyed the classy musical selections he played. Thank you so much, Juran, for going above and beyond to keep my family entertained. Happy Holidays!
Kim P., 3 months ago
Save The Date Music 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Durham, NC

Kitty, violist and group leader with Save the Date Music for 25 years, became its director in 2017. Her extensive experience includes performing as a soloist, in chamber groups and orchestras. She spent summers training/ performing at Greenwood Music Camp; Kneisal Hall and The Music Academy of the West. In the Peace Corps, Kitty played and toured with the Ecuadorean National Symphony and performed with an international quartet and thereafter studied music therapy at the Catholic University of America. Kitty's work has also included coordinating international musician exchanges in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Save The Date Music was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. They were easy to communicate with leading up to the big day, always responsive, and accommodating to our requests. On the day of, their talent truly shone through - the guitarist and violist had me tearing up before I even walked down the aisle with their beautiful performance. And Steve, the DJ, was the perfect complement, keeping everyone on the dance floor all night long. Save The Date Music was worth every penny and truly made our wedding unforgettable. We couldn't recommend them more highly!
Sarah, 4 months ago
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Dj Stormtrooper 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hear the Music and Mix You & Your Guests will Love DJ 421 will consult with you & play what you want to hear - from Top 40 & Pop, Country, Classic Rock & Soft Rock, Hip-Hop, House, Club, Freestyle, Disco, Motown, 50's, 60's, 70’s, the ’80s & 90’s to Today's sound. *Weddings* *Corporate Events* *House Parties* *Children's Events* *Clubs* *School Events* *Sweet 16s* *Birthday Parties* *Bar/t Mitzvahs*Car Show's*Festivals*Fairs* All Holiday parties* We also offer karaoke,Photobooth,Uplighting,Monagrams. We have been making party's stand out in a galaxy far far away!

It was meant to be for us to have Sam be the DJ at our nerdy chic wedding. On a sheer whim, we emailed him when it was clear our original plan of "oh we'll just make a few playlists" was absolutely not going to happen. Only 6 weeks out, and he was free on our date *and* had played the venue before! Fast-tracked our consult meetings, worked with us on our timeline for our very short ceremony and reception and overall had great tips and tricks. There were one or two moments during the wedding that were maybe hiccups (including me kicking the plugs out!) but he rolled with it, we rolled with it. He's so personable, everyone loved him - we're all transplants from NJ/ NY and turns out he's practically related to at least one of my family. For sure, would recommend him!
Viviana V., a year ago
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Sweet Harmony Live Music: serving your local area nationwide! 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $420
  • Serves Durham, NC

At Sweet Harmony, we love what we do! To us, it is a beautiful thing when we are playing music that helps you to feel the special moments of your life. We've grown fast since our founding in 2008, and Sweet Harmony now serves weddings across the United States with fine local musicians. As owner and pianist, I hold certain core values that inspire my work with our customers and our relationships in the professional world: honesty, teamwork, friendliness, strength, service, efficiency, and a commitment to excellence. Our musicians typically hold advanced degrees in music and care genuinely about bringing you the beauty of live performance!

Awarded Best of Zola
The live musician team has been absolutely phenomenal to work with. They provide me and my clients with any type of musician requested — from ceremony to cocktail hour and beyond. Their response time is incredibly fast, and their knowledge of music and event flow is outstanding. Tara, who runs the team, is truly the best. She works extremely hard, can find any musician I need, and consistently responds in under five minutes. As an entertainer myself, having a reliable and organized music team is everything — and my clients absolutely love her musicians. They always arrive on time, are professional, and execute exactly what the bride and groom envision, flawlessly. I highly recommend Tara and her team to anyone looking for top-tier live musicians for their wedding or special event.
IKSounds E., 2 months ago
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AAM Entertainment Group 

4.9

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Durham, NC

When you need music at your event, call AAM Entertainment Group. Our DJ services in North & South Carolinas is guaranteed to boost the fun at your party. Our event entertainment services cover weddings and reunions. You can also reach out to us to DJ for life and corporate events.

Awarded Best of Zola
AAM Entertainment Group was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our initial conversations, they displayed a professional and consistent communication style that was also fun and energetic. On the day of the wedding, their work was prompt, professional, and reflected their wealth of experience. The photo booth they provided was a huge hit with our guests, and they went above and beyond to ensure it was running smoothly and even helped our older guests learn how to use it. We couldn't have asked for a better entertainment team to make our special day truly unforgettable.
Melissa J., 9 months ago
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HiMotive Entertainment & Photobooth 

4.7

  • DJ
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Durham, NC

2x BEST OF ZOLA award winner! HiMotive Entertainment & PhotoBooth delivers DJ, Photobooth, Special Effect and A/V services for weddings, parties, and corporate events. We use top-tier equipment and treat every client like family. Our flexible music and event packages ensure memorable experiences, with service spanning in all states east of the Mississippi River including Louisiana—major cities like Charlotte, Atlanta, Detroit, and NYC. Book us for customized, high-energy entertainment and seamless event planning.

Awarded Best of Zola
HiMotive Entertainment & Photobooth did a great job keeping our wedding reception fun and upbeat. While their communication was a bit delayed leading up to the event, they were ultimately effective in executing on the day-of. The DJ kept the party going all night with a good song selection, though they did play 3 Taylor Swift songs in a row at the start, which we would have preferred more variety. The MC's ad-libs got a little overbearing at times, but overall they did a nice job sticking to the schedule and making important announcements. We'd recommend HiMotive to other couples looking for an energetic DJ.
The R., 9 months ago

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