The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in John Day, OR

Guaranteed Compatibility... We will create what you’ve envisioned for your BIG day! Interaction/energy level Tone/vibe to match your personalities Music requests- we honor your playlist/do not play list

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.

At PVE, we believe your wedding deserves more than a playlist or timeline — it deserves intention, care, and an experience that feels authentically you. Founded as a DJ company at our core, we curate every celebration around your story, your people, and the energy you want your day to hold. Couples often tell us it felt like working with a friend who truly understood their vision. From DJ & MC services to video, photo, and custom enhancements, our approach is always the same: thoughtful planning, intentional execution, and genuine care. We don’t recycle mixes or follow templates — we create moments that feel natural, fun, and unforgettable.

Congratulations, you have the rare opportunity to have one of the best wedding teams in the country at an amazing price for your big day. We have the budget friendly packages and prices that every couple wishes they had. Elevate your wedding celebration with our award-winning DJ-MC services, trusted by over 17,000 couples nationwide for more than 27 years! Our budget-friendly packages ensure that your wedding is not only fun for all your guests, but also stress-free. We also offer stunning wedding photography and HD video services, capturing every precious moment of your special day.

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a musical entertainment company that offers an unrivaled musical experience for clients around the country. We currently service over 25 metropolitan areas throughout the lower 48, and provide musical entertainment for hundreds of events every year. Our past clients include The United Nations, Lockheed Martin, Nationwide Auto Insurance, The Shell Oil Corporation, and many more. No event is too small or large for us. Louis Pettinelli Entertainment has musical ensembles that range from a soloist to a 15 piece party band, and everything in between!

Felix and Fingers provides a high energy, all request, fully interactive show to get your guests singing, dancing, and laughing all night. Plan your event your way with a customizable concept your guests will rave about for years to come.

Portland. Bend. Eugene. Seattle. True professionals, PARADOX is well known for bringing together people of all ages through their variety of music and ability to pack dance floors at special celebrations. Their impressive work has received recognition and the team was voted Portland's Best DJ by Oregon Bride Magazine and Premiere Bride Magazine, with individual team members nominated as Best DJ by Willamette Week every year.

I’ve been a full-time entertainer for over a decade. I started as an emcee for my college campus events, got a job at the school radio station, did two radio internships with Riverbend Communications in Idaho Falls and KSL in Salt Lake City. I built a career as an on-air radio host on stations like Z103 in East Idaho and Wild 101 in Boise. As more and more people requested me to DJ their weddings, I decided to fully invest in the mobile DJ side of my business and here we are. I work year-round honing my skills as one of Idaho's top mobile DJs.

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Blue Waves are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Aretha Franklin, Prince, Sting, Fruit Bats, Santana, and Stevie Wonder, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.

My name is Ryan Kolberg, and I am a professional musician. My vast and diverse experience in all aspects of music & event production will ensure the music on your wedding night will be exactly what you are looking for! You are in the right place for quality, professional live wedding music & DJ services. Our all-inclusive packages get you everything you need, at an affordable price.

NOTE: Don’t be misled into thinking all Mobile Event Companies are the same. We are your Luxury Event Consulting/Production Company. We've been informed that we are truly the best of our kind in the United States. Guaranteed. The Party Doctor Team can handle any event with the utmost professionalism. The Best Brands in the World never apologize for their Prices. "We do Extra because you Deserve Extra".

Our signature Dueling Pianos show is guaranteed to entertain and leave your guests talking about how fun your wedding was for long time to come! Our talented entertainers take pride in personalizing each performance with exuding energy and charisma. Having performed all over the world, on cruise ships, resorts, theme parks, sporting events, etc., our large range of musical expertise will please any audience from 8 to 80.

We’re Jukebox Productions, a live Band + DJ combo based in Boise, Idaho, bringing weddings to life across Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming! We’re a real, hands-on band — we play, sing, and feel every moment with you, not an agency sending someone else in our place. With us, your wedding isn’t just a day — it’s a full-on experience. You and your guests are part of the show, dancing, singing, and partying all night long. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Our DJs meet with you in person to plan every detail and design an entertainment experience that reflects your style. We serve as your MC and facilitate your wedding so it transitions and flows smoothly. You can relax and enjoy your celebration knowing we will handle the details and create a fun-interactive experience for you and your guests!

Craig has been performing as a mobile DJ for over 15 years now and still loves the craft and dedicates time regularly for practicing and staying up to date with current musical and wedding trends. He's an easy going MC with an ability to keep events of any size going smoothly.

Alex Lardie received his B.M. degrees in Music Education and Saxophone Performance from the University of Idaho in 2020 and was a regular performer and award-winner at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Throughout his performing career, Alex has performed with many jazz artists including Bruce Forman, Carl Saunders, Scott Whitfield, Dominick Farinacci, Marcus Printup, and the New York Voices. Alex has experience performing with Carnival Cruise Lines, composing, and teaching music in public schools. He is an active musician on the Palouse, has released a self-written album titled Peach Waltz, and has recorded funk fusion with No Soap, Radio.

JR Music Collective got its start with the simple idea of live music and DJ service from one vendor caught on across the region and the company began adding more musician/DJs to its roster. Oregon Bride Magazine first recognized JR Music Collective with an award in 2013. The collective has gone on to win awards every year since. We have a talented group of musicians and DJs waiting to make your day wonderful.

Based in Eugene, OR, DJ Mandy Mac serves couples in Eugene, Bend, Portland and beyond. Mandy is passionate about mixing music and creating unforgettable moments on your big day! The energy on the dance floor is of utmost importance to her ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy! She appreciates collaborating with couples', getting to know them and helping them select music that truly reflects their love story. This DJ strives to provide every couple with exceptional service and an event that they’ll remember long after they say “I do.”

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.

Serving all of Washington and making sure your wedding party is fresh and bountiful. I believe that every love is beautiful and unique, and that should be reflected in every avenue of your special day. Music has a huge impact on the wedding experience. With 12+ years in music production, vinyl collecting, and being a part of the Seattle music scene, I make sure that my performance is tailor-made for you and your loved ones, while making that curation simple and easy for you. I'm honored to help you make this a night you'll remember forever with the loved ones you'll spend forever with.

I grew up as a pastor's kid doing sound and music for my dad's church. Weddings, funerals and the like. I created the All Requests Live team to provide great services at an affordable rate. We would be honored to make your day great!

We pride ourselves on professionalism, reliability, clean setups, quality sound, and keeping events running smoothly from start to finish. Every wedding and event is unique, so we work closely with each client to create an experience that reflects their vision, style, and personality. Our goal is simple: deliver a fun, stress free, energetic, and memorable entertainment experience for every celebration.

Seattle DJ Pro is dedicated to delivering a cinematic wedding experience that resonates long after the last song. We specialize in high-energy, expertly mixed sets that keep the dance floor alive and the energy electric. Our approach is 'all killer, no filler,' focusing on seamless transitions, concert-quality sound, and a polished MC presence that guides your celebration with confidence and style. Whether you're planning a club-style party or a sophisticated, vibe-heavy evening, we bring the elite equipment and expertise to make your wedding feel like a high-production movie.

Digital Hitz is one of the premiere DJ and event companies in the Pacific Northwest! With over 15 years in the industry, our DJs have created lasting memories at hundreds of weddings around the region. Our experience doing a multitude of events for different ages, cultures and musical tastes helps us tailor an event to your exact needs. Let us help you elevate your event with added enhancements to take your special day to a whole new level.

Hey, I'm Ben! A Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter whose music has been featured on ABC's Nashville, and in American Songwriter magazine. I delight in creating unforgettable wedding experiences, with the perfect song at the perfect moment. With over two decades performing at iconic Twin Cities venues like First Avenue, the Fitzgerald and State Theaters, and touring nationally and internationally, I specialize in delivering heartfelt acoustic performances that resonate emotionally and spiritually with couples and guests.

Empire of Sound is a premier wedding DJ service dedicated to creating legendary celebrations across the galaxy—one unforgettable soundtrack at a time. With a passion for reading the room and keeping dance floors energized, we specialize in weddings that feel personal, seamless, and worthy of a galactic celebration. From heartfelt ceremony moments to epic late-night dance parties, Empire of Sound helps couples transform their wedding day into a story that will be remembered for generations.

Soul Siren has been an entertainment powerhouse for over 20 years! The band loves to play weddings and has the reputation of being able to play something for everyone. Whether its 80's music, 90's hip hop, Lady Gaga, funk and disco, or music from the 1950's.. we cover it all and do it at a very high level. Our clients include The Seahawks, Boeing, Harley Davidson, Porche, Suncadia, the Grand 14 Yacht Clubs, numerous Washington casinos and hundreds of newlywed couples. Soul Siren includes, guitar, keyboard, sax, bass, drums, and everyone in the group sings too. The group can even cover a jazzy cocktail set and ceremonial music too.

I’m passionate about turning love stories into unforgettable celebrations. With Romao & The Sound of Drums, I blend live percussion, vocals, musicians, DJ, and dancers to create a high-energy, soulful experience that reflects your unique connection. Every wedding is sacred to me, a chance to lift spirits, unite hearts, and celebrate love through rhythm and joy. Your wedding isn't just a party, it's a sacred moment. My mission is to lift that moment with high vibrations, deep connection, and a pulse that brings every guest into your love story. I do this because I believe music should move more than just your feet...it should move your soul.

Vybe Society is proudly based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer multiple award-winning entertainment options including a dance band, DJ, string ensemble, jazz group and a gospel choir. We have worked with many private clients and corporations such as Google, Meta/Facebook, VMWare, Chase, Lucas Films, Dolby, Square, Lyft, Toyota, Sacramento Kings, and Francis Ford Coppola.

We create wedding entertainment that feels elevated, seamless, and 100% you. Our specialty is Live Band + DJ—so you get big “wow” moments and nonstop dancing with smooth transitions (no dead air, no awkward breaks). The band sets the vibe for cocktail hour/dinner, then the DJ keeps the floor packed by reading the room. We tailor everything—must-plays, do-not-plays, and every key moment: grand entrance, first dance, father-daughter, mother-son, cake, last dance. Professional, organized, and polished on the mic.