The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Gainesville, VA

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181 Wedding Bands & DJs in Gainesville, VA

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Avtomat Audio-Visual Services 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

I’m an experienced DJ and have been spinning at events for over 25 yrs. In addition, I’ve participated as talent, as well as tech and presentation, in music related events all around the Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland region for three decades. I branched out into doing weddings in the 00’s, and it has been great! I love playing weddings and sharing in the joy of the happy couple and their families!

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Neal was a great DJ who was happy to do whatever he could to make our wedding go as smoothly as possible. His mobile setup was perfect for our ceremony location and he did a wonderful job with all of his announcements and making guests happy. (Photos by @sopho.tography)
Caitlin P., 2 years ago
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The Goat Audio 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

With 14+ years of wedding expertise and clients like MLB, Capital One, and the "Real Housewives of the Potomac," we engineer the Greatest Of All Time atmosphere. We love a high-energy party but stay sophisticated and professional above all else. No cheesy scripts or "standard" playlists—just a custom flow tailored to your vision. Our setup is ultra-sleek and unobtrusive; we use modern gear that looks as clean as your decor. From DC and Atlanta to LA, we provide unrivaled nationwide coverage. If you want an elite team that turns up the heat while staying perfectly elegant, let’s make your wedding the G.O.A.T.

WHAT AN EXPERIANCE! I cant say how much I appreciate the Goat. We had very strict needs and probably looked at 20 different vendors. After talking to Brandon, we felt he really understood our needs. The day of the wedding - we were blown away. He showed up early and did one final touch point with us, after that it was so seemless. Our wedding party said it was the most fun they have had and everyone wanted to ask for the playlist haha. What was great is we gave brandon freedom to play with the crowd based on the parameters we set. If your looking for more then a DJ and wants a once in a lifetime experiance for the once in a lifetime day I cannot give any higher reccomendations.
Justin, 3 months ago
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DJ Topedo & Co 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

DJ Topedo & Company is a professional wedding DJ and videography company serving Maryland, DC, Virginia, and beyond! We produce fun dancing atmospheres thanks to our incredibly creative DJ talent, dynamic lighting, superb sound quality, visual enhancements, and special effects! The memories you create on your big day will never fade because your cinematic highlight film will let you relive your special moments repeatedly!

Awarded Best of Zola
If we could give DJ Heath more than five stars, we would. He somehow managed to take the feeling my husband and I get when we dance together in our kitchen, carefree, happy, completely in our own world, and stretch it across a room of 100 people. That’s a kind of magic you can’t really teach. He read the crowd like he’d known them forever. The energy never dipped for a second. Every transition felt intentional, every song felt like it arrived at exactly the right moment. Our guests keep telling us they had the time of their lives, and honestly… so did we. On top of all that, DJ Topedo & Co made the planning process unbelievably easy. Everything felt organized and stress free, which was such a gift. Choosing him was one of the best decisions we made. If you’re looking for someone who brings heart, instinct, and genuine joy to what he does, 10/10 recommend DJ Heath.
Lauren H., 6 months ago
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Black Tie Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (148 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,175
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Exceeding Expectations with Excellence - Black Tie Entertainment is one of the Top Award Winning Wedding DJ companies in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, while we do events all across D.C., Maryland Northern Virginia, and Richmond, Virginia. We have Professionally Trained DJs and MCs, Month of Coordination, Uplighting, and Photo Booths to make your event spectacular.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Black Tie is a seamless and effective process! We started off connecting with John who helped us narrow down which DJ would be the best option for us. Following receiving the profiles we knew Angelica was the perfect fit for us. She was prompt for meetings and day of wedding, her personality is vibrant and fit for the entertainment level we wanted! She worked well with the venue and our personal officiant to make sure everything went off well. Would highly recommend the company and working with Angelica!
Amber Y., 15 days ago
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Summit Events: DJ, Photobooth & More 
Rating: 4.9 (124 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

We believe in providing you service that is attentive, accommodating, and above expectations. Attentive: We will communicate promptly from your initial inquiry to your wedding day. We will also pay attention to the details big and small as well as reading the crowd through out the night to play the right songs at the right time. Accommodating: if you want it you got it. We offer an easy-to-use app to help the planning process. We conduct a thorough consultation to ensure that we know exactly what you want and what you don't want on your big day. This also means that every request no matter how specific is taken seriously.

Awarded Best of Zola
I can NOT give enough stars for Chris Funkhouser! What a great personality, excellent DJ/ hype man! The music was fire too, he nailed it! Our family & friends had a BLAST at the wedding!!! My husband & I are so glad we added the Photo Booth too!! So much fun for all ages! So upbeat!! 10/10 recommend these guys!!
Sadie M., a year ago
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The Upchurch Event Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

For the dreamiest weddings, needlessly lit parties, and all the priceless memories. My name is Andrew and I'm a Virginia based DJ/Emcee or "Party Captain" as I prefer to call it. It is my absolute joy and privilege to run a business that specializes in creating and sharing once in a lifetime experiences for the most beautiful awe-inspiring people. Though, at this point there have been many, every wedding, party, and dance, I'm lucky enough to captain still brings me childlike joy and excitement just like the first time I was entrusted with a precious janky aux.

Awarded Best of Zola
If you love a good dance floor at a wedding look no further. These guys are incredible. I mean INCREDIBLE. I had guests pull me aside raving about how great the DJ/MC was. You guys killed it and made it so much fun.
Jenna G., a year ago
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Stephanie Strings 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Solo performer
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Are you searching for the perfect blend of elegance, versatility, and extraordinary talent to make your wedding or event truly unforgettable? Multicultural electric violinist Stephanie Strings harmonizes classical elegance with popular music, creating unforgettable moments in weddings and events worldwide.

We were thrilled with Stephanie Strings as the musician for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Stephanie was extremely responsive throughout the planning process, always getting back to us promptly with clear answers to our questions. On the big day, she acted as a true team player - skillfully substituting songs when needed and using her expertise to seamlessly integrate our requested pieces. Stephanie brought passion and artistry to her performance, while also demonstrating fantastic customer service skills in attending to our needs and preferences. Her musical talents shone as she provided the perfect atmosphere, whether sticking to our suggested song selections or improvising with grace when the situation called for it. We'd highly recommend Stephanie to any couple looking for a consummate wedding musician who will help make your event truly special.
Shayla L., 2 years ago
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¡OMG! Oriol Music Group 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

At ¡OMG!, we understand that the right choice of music can make any event spectacular. We focus on creating strong relationships with our couples, so that we can help them realize their unique vision for their special day. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer services and place a great deal of effort on providing near flawless productions.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had K&K Music Entertainment provide DJ and MC services for my wedding. Kevin was great with coordinating with the other vendors to ensure that the ceremony and timeline went smoothly. He curated a wonderful list of music that encompassed the vision I had for my ceremony and the music for the reception was perfect for keeping people up and on the dance floor! I cannot recommend Kevin enough! Thank you so much for helping make my wedding perfect!
Sabrina E., 2 years ago
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Horizon Harbor Events 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,625
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Our Mission is to make your Wedding, Birthday Party, Special Occasion or Company event an event where you have amazing memories that will be remembered for a lifetime. From start to finish our team aims to exceed your expectations every step of the way. Not only do we work closely with you and vendors, but we also do it in a manner that makes the entire experience a lot simpler and easier.

Awarded Best of Zola
On March 18, 2023, my husband and I received top notch service from DJ Squirrel on our wedding day at Amber Grove in Moseley, VA. He was well organized and thought of every detail! He had a good sense of the direction I wanted for my day due to the constant communication we had and followed it accordingly. He was able to deal with all the ebbs and flows of a wedding day and did so professionally. We were thrilled to have him be a part of our day and could not have been happier with our decision to choose him as our DJ.
Megan L., 2 years ago
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Apex Media & Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,050
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Bring life into your next party with the best music with one of the best Dj's in the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland! Apex DJ is a member of the American Dj Association, a national DJ Association for Professional Dj's. Apex Dj is your favorite Dj's favorite Dj!

Awarded Best of Zola
Apex Media & Entertainment was the perfect choice for our wedding DJ and entertainment. From the first time we spoke with them, they were incredibly friendly, communicative and customer service-oriented. It felt like we had known the DJ like an old friend - they were so easy to talk to and really took the time to understand our vision and preferences for the big day. On the wedding day, Apex Media & Entertainment exceeded our expectations with their top-notch quality of work and incredible value. The dance floor was packed all night long as they kept our guests entertained and energized. We had the absolute best time celebrating with Apex Media & Entertainment as our DJs, and we would highly recommend them to any couple looking for the best quality and value for their wedding entertainment.
Michael, 6 months ago
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Dominion Wedding Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Dominion Wedding Entertainment, based in Northern Virginia, specializes in entertainment services. We offer music, emcee, lighting, & photo booths and much more. I'd love to chat more about your wedding vision and help make it come to life.

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My husband and I hired Bob from Dominion Wedding Entertainment to provide the music, lighting, and DJ services for our wedding. We were so impressed with Bob's expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail. Communication with Bob was a breeze - he responded to emails quickly and thoroughly. He was friendly, knowledgable about all things music/wedding related, and made helpful suggestions that enhanced our entire event. The music selections Bob chose for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were perfect and had our guests raving. He seamlessly mixed songs and genres to keep people energized and dancing the whole night. Bob also coordinated uplighting that set the perfect mood. His equipment was top notch and he was prepared for any technical challenge. Bob's experience clearly showed in how he expertly guided us through event planning and kept everything running smoothly day-of. The music and entertainment was one aspect we could enjoy without worry, thanks to Bob. We highly recommend Dominion Wedding Entertainment for any couple looking for amazing musical talent and outstanding customer service for their big day!
Catalina A., 2 years ago
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Bill Carroll Entertainment 
Rating: 4.6 (9 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Our professional Wedding DJs are the perfect way to celebrate the biggest event of your lives. Expect complete professional service from the moment you make contact with one of our friendly, knowledgeable wedding advisers. Their role is to provide you with expert assistance right up until the big day with practically every aspect of your wedding ceremony and reception. Come time for your wedding reception, it is placed safely in the hands of the professional wedding DJ whose sole aim is to provide you and your guests with an unforgettable evening.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bill Carroll was more than a DJ at my mom's wedding. He genuinely cared about my mom's wishes and made it clear he wanted her to have the best wedding ever. It's like he became a member of our family leading up to and during the wedding. He made the entire process SO easy. When it came to the actual wedding day, everything went off without a hitch. My favorite part was when everyone left to line up and send off my mom and her new hubby, he played one final song for just the two of them to dance to, by themselves, on the dance floor. It was so incredibly touching. I can't recommend him enough. Absolute stand up guy and a DJ who knows what he's doing! Everyone had a blast. We love you, Bill Carroll!
Tracey, 4 years ago
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Déja Grüv Band 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $12,000
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

With over a century of combined experience, the Déja Grüv Band is the premier choice for weddings. Our versatile 14-piece ensemble can masterfully perform genres from Motown, Jazz, and Soul to Pop, R&B, Country, and Top 40 hits. We travel globally, ensuring that our elite musicians, each renowned in their class, deliver unforgettable performances that elevate your special day to extraordinary heights. We provide music for every aspect of your wedding, from the ceremony and cocktail hour to the reception and after-party, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience from start to finish.

Awarded Best of Zola
Déja Grüv Band delivers an incredible blend of energy, professionalism, and pure musical talent that transforms any event into a memorable experience. Their stage presence and ability to connect with the crowd are unmatched. Whether it’s a wedding or a special celebration, they never fail to impress. Easy to work with, always a hit—highly recommended!
Andre, 8 months ago
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Bess Sound & Entertainment (DJ Bess) 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,050
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Bess Sound & Entertainment with DJ Bess is a fully insured and licensed DJ service for weddings, corporate events, open format nightlife and private functions. Having years of experience entertaining diverse crowds, including downtime music for TLC, you will be provided with an unforgettable experience. Providing professional DJ services isn't just a "gig", it's a passion. For the best experience for life's greatest moments, choose Bess Sound & Entertainment. More reviews from external bookings are available on my website.

Awarded Best of Zola
We booked Bess Sound & Entertainment for our wedding and Tony and Vince made our day so perfect! They were friendly and professional and played great music! The monogram thing was a big hit too! Everyone commented on how great the DJs were on the actual wedding day, and are still talking about it a few weeks later! They played every song we requested or had put down for the events throughout the day (first dance, father/daughter dance, etc..). Highly recommend Bess Sound & Entertainment, they really out did themselves. They were better than anything we could have expected.
Marissa B., 8 months ago
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HB Productions Disc Jockeys/Entertainment Services 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,150
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

HB Productions Disc Jockeys/Entertainment Services™ has been in service for since 1978. Looking for a DJ that keeps your guests on the dance floor? Then you have come to the right place! Contact us today and have HB Productions at your next event. We are wedding specialists with a special niche to the LGBTQIA+ communities. The music has been heard west of the Mississippi and north and south of the Mason Dixon. HB Productions is available for corporate events, pre-school to middle school dances, and wedding receptions, corporate events, private parties,etc.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Myra was awesome!! I was very impressed with the amount of planning she puts into each event. We were able to customize a playlist based on our wants and needs. She was very professional from start to finish. We had such a great time at our wedding and so did our guests!! We had so many compliments!! Thank you DJ Myra for everything!! I would 100% recommend her to anyone needing a DJ for your event! We would absolutely use her again if the opportunity arises!
Lauren S., 4 years ago
Love & Light Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Modern, personalized Entertainment services in the DMV. DJs, Lighting, MirrorBooths, Day Of Coordinators, Celebrants, and unique enhancements you won't find anywhere else! Veteran owned. #ShareLoveAndLight

Awarded Best of Zola
Love & Light Entertainment was the perfect DJ choice for our wedding. From the beginning, Josh and Lynn were incredibly organized, responsive, and attentive to all the details. They worked closely with our wedding coordinator to ensure the music and timing for the night ran seamlessly. Josh was especially flexible and collaborative, working with us to create a custom dinner playlist where each table was called up to the buffet line by a song from the album on their table. This personal touch was a huge hit with our guests. We had a smoke machine for our first dance that was having trouble, Josh fixed it enough to use it for some of the dancing throughout the night. We had put some songs on the dancing section of the portal that is set up for each couple (which is amazing) those songs were not played during the reception. There was a requests page and we probably should have put the songs we really wanted there, it is more direct than putting it on the dancing section, something for others to keep in mind. Josh also played a groomsmen and bridesmaids song. The groomsmen’s song was perfect for them, if I had known, I probably would have changed the bridesmaids choice. We loved the music that was picked and everyone continues to tell us how they had not seen a wedding where the dance floor was full the whole time. We also continue to get positive comments on how great the music choices were. Everyone loved our phone audio guest book. Josh let us use any phone we wanted as long as it had the cables he needed which is great when wanting to have a phone that matches your theme. Love & Light has a variety of services and packages to pick and choose from to meet anyone’s needs. Overall, Love & Light provided professional, high-quality service that exceeded our expectations and helped make our wedding day truly special.
Caryn F., a year ago
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A2Z Music Factory 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

At A2Z, we’re known for our ability to transport our couples and their guests on a magical journey, a celebration of love and connection that you will never forget. We genuinely love weddings and can’t wait to help you to make your wedding a dream come true. With over 23 years of experience, and having had our own wedding experience, we are uniquely qualified to guide you through the process of planning your special day. We will take your dreams and make them into reality, with our steady hands guiding you every step of the way, creating the best and most memorable day of your life.

We had an incredible experience with our wedding DJ! John Smithfield was exceptionally nice and managed the flow of our event seamlessly. His familiarity with our venue was a huge plus and made everything run even smoother. He provided fantastic advice throughout the planning process and kept everyone entertained with his great sense of humor. Overall, his professionalism and expertise were top-notch, and we couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our special day!
Katherine S., 2 years ago
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DJ Starchild Production 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $680
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

DJ Starchild Productions LLC is built on more than five decades of experience, passion, and dedication to creating unforgettable wedding moments. As a veteran DJ and lifelong entertainer, I believe every couple deserves a soundtrack that reflects their love story with elegance, energy, and authenticity. My work is driven by a deep commitment to excellence, professionalism, and the joy of bringing people together through music. Weddings are not just events to me — they are milestones, and I take pride in helping couples create memories that last a lifetime.

From our first conversation, DJ Starchild made it clear he cared about getting things right. He responded quickly to our questions and always made sure he understood exactly what we wanted for our big day. On the wedding day itself, he arrived early to test his equipment and make sure everything was in perfect working order. What impressed us most was his ability to read the room and play the right songs at the right time—he kept our guests dancing all night and never missed a beat. He's a true professional who knows how to work with different crowds and bring energy to any event. We can't thank DJ Starchild enough for making our wedding such a happy celebration, and we'd absolutely recommend him to any couple looking for a DJ who cares about their special day.
Marie Nene P., a month ago
The DC DJs 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

We are here to make amazing weddings. This is what we do day in and day out, we are the pros. There are so many great choices for DJs, but only the right one will be able to transform your special day into an amazingly memorable one for your guests. We have a DJ for every type of wedding. Whether you want to party all night long or have your guests enjoy simple background music, we are here to help. Visit our site to see what we can do for you!

The DC DJs were an absolute pleasure to work with a venue owner. Their communication throughout the planning process was excellent - they were responsive, helpful, and really listened to our music preferences and vision for the reception. On the day of, the DJs were professional, fun, and played a great playlist that kept our guests dancing all night long. One highlight was when the DJ went out on the dance floor to teach everyone a fun line dance, getting everyone involved and creating an unforgettable moment. I would highly recommend The DC DJs to any couple looking for an energetic and experienced team to make their wedding reception a huge success.
Ann Fortin, a year ago
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DJ Seth Casana 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Seth Casana is a wedding DJ, musician, and entertainment consultant based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He enjoys throwing a good party and has had plenty of opportunities to do so with his creative projects including Elby Brass, Whurk Magazine, Art Attack Project, and Spaghettifest. He is a JMU alum and spent several years in the Marching Royal Dukes and as a DJ at WXJM 88.7 FM. His decades of experience in a wide range of performance environments allow him to consistently deliver excellence as a wedding DJ.

Seth was absolutely incredible! He brings such a great energy to the stage. He was super easy, fun and knowledgeable to work with. We greatly appreciated how organized and flexible he was during planning out multiple playlists for our wedding. He helped us curate a dinner dance floor playlist, giving his expert opinion on flow, adjusting to the vibes of evening based on how the crowd’s response.  Highly recommend working with him for any type of event you may have! If/whenever we find another event (excuse) that requires a DJ, then he’s our first and only call! Thank you Seth for anchoring down the vibes to make our day all the more special.
Leonard H., 2 months ago
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Harmany DJs 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Harmany DJs is a well-rounded entertainment company. Mark Harman (Master Entertainment Director ) can Emcee, beat mix, teach a trendy line dance, or just sit back and let the music fill the air. He knows when to bring the party to a peak and when to tone it down. He has this ability due to the fact that he listens to the client’s wants and needs and projects them onto the event smoothly, In essence bringing “Harmany” to the event. Mark has been DJing since the early 90s at different nightclubs up & down the east coast. In 2005, became married and started a family of his own, was able to transform his passion into a full-time profession.

I've worked with Mark at Harmany DJs many times over the years and he always gives more to the job than what the couples expect. He is very pleasant to work with and is great with mixing the music. His company offers a very reliable and friendly DJ service.
Mona McLinden, a year ago
Gold Boot Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Your wedding day's soundtrack should be perfect! At GBE Events, we craft unforgettable atmospheres that reflect your unique love story, making every moment magical. We bring sophisticated sound, a sleek DJ booth, and vibrant lighting to your celebration. Whether you have a specific playlist or prefer we master the vibe, our planning is effortless. We offer uplighting, dance floor lighting, monograms, cold sparks, and more – bringing any dream to life. With our online planning portal and guest requests, your experience is stress-free. Let GBE Events ensure Your Celebration, Mastered.

Gold Boot Entertainment was exceptional in every way. Their communication throughout the planning process was excellent - they were responsive, informative, and genuinely invested in making our day special. The services they provided were top-notch, from the lively music that kept our guests dancing all night to the seamless coordination of events. They listened closely to our requests and preferences, and the vibrant atmosphere they created was perfect for our wedding celebration. Gold Boot Entertainment truly helped make our day so special, and we are so grateful for their professionalism and talent.
Tonya, 10 months ago
Night Sage 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Gainesville, VA

Fronted by the vocal power trio of former American Idol star Maddie Assel, and the award-winning, multi-instrument virtuoso John Schreiner, Night Sage is an unforgettable performance experience. The group’s catalogue focuses on energetic top 40 selections and perfectly delivered iconic hits stretching back as far the 1960’s. Since their launch in early 2019, Night Sage has garnered ecstatic reviews from private clients and public audiences alike, because simply put, they offer a level of quality beyond all expectation. Elegant, effervescent, and exhilarating: Night Sage.

Night Sage was an incredible band for our outdoor wedding in September. John, the lead male vocalist was incredible!!! They were very easy to work with and great communication. They covered everything from set up, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception!!
Erin T., 3 years ago