The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Los Angeles, CA

Vital Event Group is a DJ company that specializes in creating one-of-a-kind experiences, providing exceptional service, and making memories that last a lifetime! In addition to DJ & MC services, we offer sound systems, event lighting, photo booths, and more!

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!

With 15 years of experience as a professional musician and DJ, Zach is your one-stop-shop for incredible music, sound and production for your event in Southern California. Zach has DJ’d LA’s biggest clubs, toured in rock bands, run sound for major events and written songs with hundreds of millions of streams. Now all of that broad experience has left him with the skills and networks to create spectacular, memorable musical experiences finely tuned to your needs and tastes. "My goal is to make every part of the process from planning until your big moment fun, easy and memorable for you."

Your wedding should feel like you—filled with laughter, unforgettable moments, and a dance floor packed with the people you love most. For over 20 years, Joshua Smeaton of Events By Josh has helped couples create fun, personalized wedding celebrations. From your "I do" to the last dance, Joshua works closely with you to bring your vision to life. Known for his warm, engaging MC style, he keeps the celebration flowing smoothly and guests excited to join the fun—without ever stealing the spotlight. The result is a wedding that feels effortless, memorable, and uniquely yours.

Second Song is a boutique Wedding and Event DJ/MC service. We are a network of some of the most experienced and most referred DJ/MCs in Southern California, and specialize in DJs that focus on providing you with a complete music and planning experience.

Hi, we're The Moon Units! We're known throughout California for our 1,000+ song list, our authentic on-stage chemistry, and performances that clients have called "better than the original bands" that recorded the songs. And because we're a real band, we offer prices that are just a fraction of what corporate booking agencies charge. We can't wait to play for you!

Started as a group of DJs in 2013, Dart Collective has now grown to include numerous live musicians and performers, all with the same simple goal of offering a more customized and personal approach to music curation at weddings and special events. Dart has also grown geographically, serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and Austin based clients locally, and destination clients all over the world. At Dart, we are all working DJs and musicians. Music is our passion and we want to share it with you and your guests. Our main goal here is to elevate and personalize your event so that it uniquely represents you.

I am a full-time event DJ with 150+ weddings under my belt and a perfect 5-star review track record. I operate out of beautiful downtown Los Angeles and have performed all across California from Sacramento to San Diego.

My focus is quality. I take my job seriously and I hope that I can make you happy so that you’ll consider me for your next event, and any event thereafter. Checkout my LinkTree for upcoming events, more reviews, and to visit my instagram. Let's team up and create memories! It is important for me to articulate, that I serve ALL PEOPLE EQUITABLY!! However, I do want to note that I do require that the couple has a Day of Coordinator (not the venue coordinator as they are different). Otherwise, I will also charge for coordination services as that puts the burden of day of logistics on the DJ.

Tiger (aka Dj Ceviche) started music appreciation lessons at the age of 3 and has continued with professional music production, performance, composition, blogging, curation, and djing for the last 3 decades. His friendly, down-to-earth but professional approach to djing has won over the hearts and ears of people across the globe. He houses a large vinyl collection and 3 cats in his studio in Echo Park, Los Angeles.

Welcome to Endless Summer! We're a boutique DJ company founded by three long-time friends united by a passion for DJ culture and our shared backgrounds in nightlife and hospitality. We created this business to offer couples and coordinators a personalized, hands-on experience with seasoned DJs who understand the unique needs of weddings as well as the dynamics of the dance floor.

DJ Keelez and her team of associate DJ’s specialize in high-energy, fun, unique weddings, parties, corporate functions and virtual events. They are also diversity and inclusion experts, proudly serving LGBTQ+ as well as multicultural weddings and events.

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 Lucky Devils 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 Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Don Henley, Etta James, Camila Cabello, Santana, Dave Matthews and Aretha Franklin, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.

Hi, I'm Noam — founder of Sunny Entertainment and bandleader of Sunny Jazz Band. I met my husband in music school over a decade ago, and we built this business out of a shared love for live music and a dream of making couples' wedding days unforgettable. Sunny Jazz Band is a Los Angeles–based live music ensemble performing at weddings across Southern California, the Bay Area, Las Vegas, and beyond. We've had the honor of sharing stages with artists like Pitbull and John Legend, but the events closest to our hearts will always be the weddings — the first dances, the dance floors that don't empty until the very last song. We live for it.

We welcome all couples & music genres! We have extensive experience with hosting events, traditional weddings, elopements, after parties. From large ballrooms, beautiful wineries, your favorite brewery, or an intimate home gathering. If you're seeking a fun dance party and a go with the flow energy, look no further. Specializes in throwbacks- 90s, 00s, Remixes & EDM, Dance, Hip Hop, House, Techno. We will customize and specialize songs/style/genre that matches your vision and must plays, MC all your announcements while supporting your vision.

Formed in 2006, the Organic String Quartet (OSQ for short) is a professional ensemble that has been providing live music for events in Southern California for over 18 years, and during that time has amassed a vast and diverse catalog of songs. OSQ is known for the wide variety of music they perform, and can easily alternate between multiple genres of music: Classical, Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Soundtrack, and more. Members of the quartet have worked with many high-profile artists such as Adele, Katy Perry, Deadmau5, Alan Parsons, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Frank Ocean, Barbara Streisand, Natalie Cole, Vitamin String Quartet and others.

We are delighted to offer harp and cello, either as solo instruments or as a duo, for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception, as well as for gallery openings, fund raisers, memorial services, or other events. We create custom arrangements upon request and are equally at home performing everything from pop music to R&B, jazz, classical, country, indie rock, and everything in between!

alifornia Magic Strings is a premier live music, DJ, and sound reinforcement company serving the Los Angeles area since 2005. We specialize in providing top-notch entertainment and audio support for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and more. Our talented musicians and technicians are dedicated to delivering a seamless, unforgettable experience with professionalism and passion.

VENUES WITH PIANOS ONLY - HAPPY TO HELP RENT A BABY GRAND BUT CAN'T TRAVEL WITH MY OWN :) Juilliard-trained pianist Paulina Simkin has performed at Carnegie Hall and toured across Europe, the U.S., and Asia. A Fulbright Fellow and Young Steinway Artist, she plays regularly at top wedding venues such as Carondelet House, The Ebell Club, The Biltmore, The Plaza, The Ranch at Laguna Beach, and just became the new pianist at the Chateau Marmont. Whether you envision ceremony music that is uniquely you two, a sophisticated cocktail-hour ambiance, or a modern, cinematic mood, Paulina curates each performance to match your style and love story.

I launched my own DJ business in 2021, but I’ve been a professional DJ and MC for over five years, working with top Southern California companies like Second Song, SoCal DJ Ent., Vital Event Group, and N-Effect. I’ve performed at premier wedding venues, including Calamigos Ranch, Bel-Air Bay Club, The Fig House, and Rancho Las Lomas. Beyond weddings, I’ve been trusted to bring the energy to private events for high-profile clients like DSW Shoes, Google, SpaceX, and the Academy Museum. With a deep passion for music, seamless event execution, and keeping the dance floor alive, I’m excited to bring my expertise to your next event.

Ace is a Kauai native DJ, Musician and Host now living in Los Angeles. He studied music at UH Manoa and has performed all over the world including over 8 years and 1000+ Weddings and Private Events in Southern California. This deep experience allows Ace to read any group, party, culture or community, matching and raising the energy throughout a highly curated and seamlessly mixed musical journey. Anticipating and adapting to the crowd with refined MCing and tasteful, on-target track selection.

Liska Yamada is a classically trained harpist with master's degree in harp performance and over twenty years of performing experience. Offering a wide genre of music, Liska performs everything from classical to Top 40's on the harp. The harp is unmatched in it's presence and sound sure to add class and elegance to any special event.

Cameron Black is a professional saxophonist based in Los Angeles renowned for his infectious energy and commanding stage presence. With 20 years of experience and a diverse musical repertoire, he has performed at hundreds of high-end weddings, parties, and events across the United States. "I’ve had the pleasure of playing at some incredible venues and events, and I'm always impressed with how much live music truly brings a dance floor to life.”

La Muse Entertainment is an entertainment company in El Segundo, CA that offers services for weddings and special events. It is your all-in-one destination for unforgettable live music experiences. We offer turnkey entertainment services that let you sit back and enjoy while we handle every detail. From high-energy dance hits and chart-topping pop to sultry smooth jazz, soulful R&B, vibrant Latin rhythms, and timeless Top 40 classics, our performances bring every event to life with style and sophistication.

Thanks for taking the time to get to know Dash Entertainment. We are a collective of DJs, Musicians and Bands focused on servicing couples in the Southern California area and beyond. We’re inspired by cutting edge beats and digging through yesteryear’s tracks for that undiscovered special something. We love good vibes and good times.

(Jane + Jon) Our Story Together we bring you 20+ years of experience in having and creating fun, and YU & US was created as an embodiment of our partnership today. Co-Founder and DJ, Jon has a passion for finding and playing the best tunes, which is the winning combination any client would want for their special occasion. We have planned and DJed many clients’ weddings and events, but it wasn’t after we planned our own wedding in November 2018 that we understood the true stressful reality of planning. Because of this and because we own this business together, we empathize with the strain wedding planning sometimes puts on engaged couples.

The Susie Hansen Latin Band is a popular and well-known Southern California band playing 100 to 150 weddings, special events, concerts and festivals every year. Our specialty is Latin dance music - salsa, cumbia, merengue, bachata, bolero, and cha cha cha.  If you'd like popular music, we can also play disco, swing, R&B, funk, Motown, classic rock and jazz standards like Frank Sinatra. We have three terrific lead singers -- our vocalist/conga player who sings lead on all the Latin styles; Susie on electric violin and bilingual vocals; our electric guitarist who sings lead vocals in English. We also have keyboards, bass, and drums/vocals.

The Secret Jazz Band is a music ensemble based in Los Angeles, CA. This group can help add a classic touch to your special day by offering a highly talented roster of enthusiastic artists. Bringing the stylish ‘Jazz Age’ of the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s back in all their glory, this expert group performs a TIMELESS SET OF FAVORITES THAT IS SURE TO BE ENJOYED. As celebrated artists, they have worked as studio musicians, touring performers, and, of course, as a Jazz ensemble for weddings of all sizes. This varied experience helps them to adapt to any style of venue, offering an adaptable service for every couple.

Founded in 2005 by Ian Gotler and Tony Liebetrau, RedShoe is a boutique DJ collective based in Los Angeles. Our DJs are passionate music enthusiasts who enjoy collaborating with their clients. We believe music is the backbone of any successful event and strive to create the perfect ambiance for each phase of your party. Combining high-end event professionalism with superior technical skill and state of the art audio equipment, RedShoe DJs specialize in creating unique, memorable, and collaboratively-crafted soundtracks that bring your guests together – hands in the air – on a packed dance floor.

'ONE OF A KIND BAND TO KEEP EVERYONE ON THE DANCE FLOOR' Covering a variety of genres and artists like Bruno Mars, Earth Wind and Fire, Run DMC, Beyonce, Outkast, Whitney Houston, Justin Timberlake, and Ariana Grande, Song Quest Live brings all the dance, pop, funk, and rock to suit any occasion. We love making each event memorable by exceeding the expectations of our clients. It’s more than a gig for us, it’s an opportunity to deliver an amazing show. We love what we do and we hope that shows with the energy and dedication we bring to each performance.