The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Rayland, OH

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110 Wedding Bands & DJs in Rayland, OH

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Nitemakers Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (108 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Nitemakers Entertainment is a top-rated Cleveland wedding DJ bringing packed dance floors, smooth mixes, and stress-free planning to couples across Northeast Ohio. We specialize in high-energy DJ + MC services, custom lighting, and crowd-focused vibes that make your big day unforgettable. From ceremony to last dance, we keep the energy right and the party live. Trusted by couples in Cleveland, Akron, and beyond—let’s make your wedding the celebration of a lifetime!

Awarded Best of Zola
Nitemakers Entertainment was an absolute delight to work with for our ILEA Event! From their fast replies and frequent communication to their flexibility, they made the planning process a breeze. The quality of their work was top-notch - they truly are a luxury DJ service that creates amazing vibes and keeps the dance floor packed all night long. Dj Marcus is so much fun to work with; he's friendly, kind, and I always enjoy working alongside him. He kept the songs flowing seamlessly, was an incredible MC, and made sure our timeline stayed on track. I highly recommend Nitemakers Entertainment for any event or celebration!
Estelle, 9 months ago
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Synapse Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Engaged couples worry that the wrong DJ will spoil their wedding. With Synapse Entertainment, you get a personalized playlist for your big day and the fun, organized reception that you dreamed about! With many DJ companies, you don't get to talk to your DJ until late in the process. With Synapse Entertainment, you know up front that your DJ will be Ivan, a trusted DJ/MC.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ivan is such a true professional and master of his craft. He went above and beyond to make the evening of our wedding so special. The dance floor vibe was exactly what we were dreaming of and all of our guests had an amazing time. Ivan is the man! Would recommend to anyone in search of a DJ.
Andy K., 4 months ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-PHOTO-VIDEO-BOOTHS 
Rating: 4.5 (118 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Your wedding deserves the perfect team — one that’s local, listens closely, and brings your vision to life. That’s us. At Direct Entertainment, we proudly serve couples across the U.S., combining the warmth of a hometown team with the reach of our National brand. Every Team brings the same energy, professionalism, and unforgettable memories — without the stress or the inflated prices. From your first message to your final dance, we make planning easy, transparent, and fun — no matter where love finds you.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I used Direct Entertainment for our DJ and videographer for our wedding and we could not be more pleased!! The team was professional, great at communication, very kind and professional, and they helped make our day absolutely perfect! Jeff, our DJ kept the dance floor alive ALL NIGHT!! When the music had to stop at the end of the night, the dance floor was still completely full and no one wanted it to end. He did a great job announcing the events of the night, made sure that our ceremony music was perfect, and he stuck to our wedding playlist with the exception for a couple guest requests (which we were happy to allow). We were so happy and thankful to have Jeff there! Sie, our videographer also did a wonderful job! We have not yet received our video as our wedding was less than 2 weeks ago, but I already know it is going to be amazing. He was so great with communication, was prompt with his timing, and he even set up a second camera for guests to break away and give us well wishes for our marriage, which I'm so excited to watch back. He was very professional and wonderful to work with. We decided to add videography at the last minute because we thought we might regret not having it, and I am SO happy we asked Jim at Direct Entertainment if they had someone available for our day just a month before, and they did!! Jim, the coordinator at Direct Entertainment frequently checked in with us, asked us questions about ourselves, and genuinely made us feel like he cared about us and our special day. He was great to work with leading up to being assigned our designated DJ and videographer, and even after, he checked in to make sure we were happy and that all of the planning was going well. Overall, we would 1000% recommend Direct Entertainment for any wedding entertainment needs! I know they also offer several other services that we did not utilize, and I'm sure they are wonderful as well! Photos courtesy of Lang at Wandering Wolf Photography.
Bria S., 10 months ago
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Beats By Brezo Wedding DJ 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Rayland, OH

With over 20 years in the wedding industry, Beats by Brezo Wedding DJ specializes in creating unforgettable celebrations. Our mission is to pack the dance floor, blending passion, precision, and affordability into every event. From the first consultation to the last dance, we ensure your vision becomes reality. Our attention to detail guarantees flawless execution, whether it's curating the perfect playlist, coordinating with vendors, or adapting to spontaneous moments. Trust Beats by Brezo to bring your wedding dreams to life with a soundtrack that reflects your love story. With us, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were thrilled with Beats By Brezo as the DJ for our wedding reception. Seth was extremely easy to work with leading up to the big day - he listened carefully to our musical tastes and the vibe we were going for, and was very responsive over email and phone. The ceremony music was perfectly timed and set the tone beautifully. Once the reception got underway, Seth did an amazing job reading the room and playing songs that kept the dance floor packed all night long. We got so many compliments from our guests on the fun playlist. Seth’s mixing was seamless and professional. His equipment and lighting also enhanced the party atmosphere. We would highly recommend Beats By Brezo for your important event - he will listen to your requests and keep your guests entertained. We felt Seth helped make our wedding reception a huge success.
Alyssa I., 2 years ago
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Complete Weddings + Events Akron (DJ) 
Rating: 4.8 (17 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $995
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Complete Weddings + Events, Akron & Canton's leading event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, DJ & photo booth rental services provider. Whatever you need to set the stage for a phenomenal special event, we have you covered. When you party with Complete Weddings + Events, it's completely about you!

We worked with Lisa from complete while planning our May 2024 wedding. It was a simple process to have all of the vendors together, allowing for ease and clarity in communication and execution. Lisa provided interesting and fun perspectives for wedding trends, and helped us plan an event that was totally reflective of our relationship as the special couple.
Justin, 2 years ago
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J Helbig Cheese-Free DJ+MC 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,701
  • Serves Rayland, OH

We’ve all witnessed this: A wedding DJ who thought they were the main event – the endless mic chatter, the forced games, the tacky props, and the "impromptu" dance lessons that kill the momentum of a perfectly good night. It’s tacky, it’s insulting to your guests and – quite frankly – I’m over it!   Which is why I built a brand that does the exact opposite with a different set of rules. A boutique, "Non-Cheesy, Non-Obnoxious" experience where the vibe is comfortable, inclusive, organic FUN and where the soundtrack doesn't suck. Because it reflects you! Just like your reception should.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jack was a true partner during our wedding planning and on our day. He worked with us on song selection (there were a couple of songs we drew a blank on), helped fine-tune the schedule of events and worked with our photographer and venue to iron out the details and make sure they were all on the same page. We kept the song selection up to him as much as we could, providing some "dos" and "don't" and he did the rest. We got several comments on the music after the fact from both friends and family, so he managed to please both crowds. I'd highly recommend Jack to anyone.
Ryan C., 2 years ago
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Gribschaw Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Production company
  • Starts at $699
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Thank you for considering us! We are a full scale production company and provide entertainment for weddings to school dances and everything in between! This includes corporate settings as well! We offer a wide variety of services and packages to fit everyones needs!

Gribscaw Productions was a dream to work with from start to finish. Aaron was always attentive to our wants and needs. He thought everything through in detail and made sure our wedding was exactly how we envisioned. He managed our last minute requests with professionalism and a smile. All of our guests commented how our reception and DJ was one of the best they’ve ever been to. The groom’s parents were especially impressed with the music selections and felt there was something played for everyone. Our first dance we used dancing on the clouds and it was so cool. We’re so glad that Gribschaw Productions was part of our wedding day.
Aliyah F., 3 days ago
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Affordable Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $899
  • Serves Rayland, OH

We've been rocking weddings for fun since 2001, as a full-blown, state-registered business since 2012. Providing the best value in entertainment you will find. You'll find CHEAPER, but you won't get more bang for your buck anywhere else. We have an experienced staff that I've hand-picked and personally trained, I supply all the equipment to ensure consistency and upkeep, and we have back up DJs and equipment in case of emergencies. As the owner, I'm involved in each and every wedding. This is how I make a living and put food on the table so there's nothing more important to me than you having the best possible experience.

We didn't do anything traditional or on a schedule and they worked with it great. They had all the requested music, even some wacky stuff no one would know! Our DJ let us know when it was time to do things and how, and even when we were late getting the cake out - it helped a lot!
Diane B., 3 years ago
TKO Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Rayland, OH

TKO Entertainment has been a leader in professional DJ service throughout Northeast Ohio for over 25 years. With all that experience under our belts, we know what it takes to pack a dance floor and keep your guests entertained all night!

We recently had TKO DJ our wedding and I could not recommend Ted and his team more!! The night was flawless and he brought a very specific vision we had to life. I felt like we may have been a couple with some of the weirdest and most specific requests, and the TKO team delivered on everything FLAWLESSLY. I also really appreciated Ted calling to go over order and ideas of how to make things go more smoothly, as well as emailing asking for pronunciations of family names. They also totally nailed it on the uplighting- something I wouldn’t have thought would make a big difference, but made the entire room and the vibe so much more intimate and incredible. Also his price was beyond fair, especially in a world of wedding planning where so many things feel astronomical. I am so happy we were able to have TKO at our wedding. I also am so grateful they know Windows on the River (our venue) so well, as it made everything run so seamlessly.
Melanie A., 4 months ago
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Brooks Music 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,299
  • Serves Rayland, OH

We specialize in weddings, creating the soundtrack to your special day. I stead of performing a cookie cutter playlist at every event, we work directly with you to find out your tastes and interest to make sure your entertainment is a relection of YOU!

Brooks was the DJ for my sister's wedding so I already knew of his work when it came time for my wife and I to get married. During consultation, he gave me confidence that he knew exactly how to provide us with a great experience from the type of equipment to bring, what type of music he would play, and how he conducted the reception. He gave us a questionnaire to fill out as well as a web portal to add all of our preferred and must play songs to. Including all of the first dance and introduction songs. For the reception he brought an awesome stage with a custom light up screen with our names on it. He really knows how to transition between different songs to create a fun flow to the night. A great mix of high energy songs and slow dancing songs. He even brought glow sticks for us to dance with as a throw in. Brandon Brooks helped make our night one that we will remember forever. We recommend Brooks Music to anyone needing a DJ for any event. He is a real pro.
David R., 2 months ago
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MRP DJ Entertainment 
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,195
  • Serves Rayland, OH

I’ve spent over 3 decades honing and building my skill set as a professional mobile wedding DJ Over the years I’ve gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the industry allowing me to share on your wedding day to ensure that your wedding day goes as smoothly as possible and you receive the most amazing wedding day experience outcome and surpass your expectations. I have enjoyed music and its impact it has on different audiences and situations, it makes me happy to see the smiles and laughter created from the music I have been given the opportunity to provide. I can’t imagine a wedding or any party without music.

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DJ REV DEV 
Rating: 5.0 (119 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Luxury wedding DJ/MC serving Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Specializing in curating a tailor made musical experience for your celebration of love. In addition to DJ/MC service I offer Photobooth, Uplighting, Ceremony sound, Monogram, and dancing on the clouds.

Awarded Best of Zola
Dj Rev Dev made our wedding the best experience! Our guest keep sharing how much fun they had and a large part of that was the vibe Dj Rev Dev created. I highly recommend working with him. His professionalism and attention to detail also made everything a smooth process.
Mercedes S., 2 years ago
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HiMotive Entertainment & Photobooth 
Rating: 4.6 (74 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Rayland, OH

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 was amazing to work with for our wedding. They had great communication - it was easy to coordinate with them through their app and they always replied to our texts quickly. On the day of, their DJ played a wonderful variety of songs that kept our dance floor packed all night. The song selections were perfect and the lights really added to the fun, lively atmosphere. Our DJ was especially great, even dancing some merengue with one of our guests! We couldn't have asked for a better entertainment team to make our wedding celebration so special.
Samantha S., a year ago
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Bluewater Kings Band 
Rating: 5.0 (66 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Rayland, OH

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 Bluewater Kings 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 Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Miranda Lambert, Ray LaMontagne, Prince, Shakira, Chicago and Tony Bennett, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bluewater Kings was amazing. There was not one guest in their seat and people that said they never dance at weddings were up dancing! Everyone was asking who are band was saying they were amazing. They really did bring the party and made our wedding reception so much fun!
Alyssa S., 10 months ago
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NATIONWIDE Wedding DJs - A Better DJ And Photographer - HAS STAFF IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 4.7 (50 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $499
  • Serves Rayland, OH

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
This was the second occasion for which I used A Better DJ & Photographer. as always, the staff was very communicative, professional and engaging from the pre-event introductions to the event day. Everything about this evening was intentional; from the menu to the music and Xavier and Aubry exceeded my expectations in capturing my vision. I believe a good DJ is one who is intuitive and can read an audience, and a good photographer is one who can capture moments without you being aware. Thank you Michael, Aubrey, and Xavier for making my moment memorable for me and my guests. I highly recommend A Better DJ & Photographer!
Gwenevere P., a year ago
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Elegance Quartet Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (50 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Elegance Quartet and DJ Fusion is a live music company serving both Philadelphia and Cleveland. We specialize in custom entertainment packages for couples looking to give their wedding guests a unique and unforgettable experience. Our elite team is unlike any other, tailoring our particular set of skills to your vision, and providing evolving entertainment throughout your event that captivates your guests, complements your style, and honors your love story through carefully-programmed music.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jenny and her team and I can’t recommend them highly enough! From our first meeting, Jenny was so easy to work with, incredibly creative, offering fantastic ideas that truly elevated our wedding. We had classic violin for the ceremony, transitioning to electric violin for the cocktail hour, and DJ fusion (electric violin Dj) for the reception. Being an American-Brazilian couple, it was important for us to include Brazilian music. Jenny not only embraced this but had Claudia, one of the violinists, perform a Brazilian song during the reception, it was unforgettable and still gives me chills! If you’re looking for a music vendor who is talented, thoughtful, and truly dedicated, ESQ Is the one!!!
Ariane S., a year ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rayland, OH

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!

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Intrinsic Groove to perform at our wedding in April 2026 and it was nothing short of INCREDIBLE. We watched a lot of videos and felt confident they were going to be great, but they far exceeded our expectations. They were high energy, crowd engaging, phenomenal performers who met the vibe every single time. Vocals were KILLER. So many of our guests said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to and I credit a lot of that to the energy the band brought. On top of a killer reception, they also did incredible ceremony and cocktail hour music that made everything flow harmoniously. You just can’t beat a killer band for your wedding, worth every penny! Highly recommend “Like a Prayer” by Madonna to get all generations singing along!! Photo Credit to our epic photographer, Victoria of An Endless Pursuit
Samantha F., 3 months ago
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DJ Rayford 
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Rayland, OH

At DJ Rayford Entertainment, we believe your wedding day deserves more than just music — it deserves energy, elegance, and unforgettable moments. Our thoughtfully curated wedding packages are designed to create a seamless flow from “I do” to the last dance, with professional coordination, premium sound, and a packed dance floor your guests will rave about.

DJ Rayford LLC was amazing to work with for our wedding. Their communication throughout the planning process was top-notch - they were always responsive and helpful in answering any questions we had. On the day of the wedding, they kept the dance floor packed and the energy high, making the whole event feel effortless and fun for us and all our guests. The quality of their work was outstanding, and we felt we received incredible value for the price. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ to help make our special day perfect.
Christina, a year ago
Cleveland Music Group 
Rating: 4.8 (32 reviews)
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  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Cleveland Music Group provides live entertainment at over 1,200 weddings and events per year in Greater Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Toledo, Cincinnati and more. We represent over 30 wedding & party bands, dozens of professional wedding DJs, countless musicians and acoustic acts for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hour, as well as add-on options including: • uplighting • photobooths • bistro lighting & other decor • slow motion video booths • green screen photos ...and more!

We had Virginia play the harp for our ceremony and Jordan DJ our wedding. Both were easy to work and communicate with leading up to the wedding making sure they had all the details they needed. Jordan made sure all of our song requests were taken care of and had our guests dancing all night!
Mallory R., 8 days ago
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Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos 
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Cleveland Keys is a Dueling Pianos company that offers our clients All Request- Live Dueling Pianos using only the BEST players in the country! We also provide our guests with DJ and MC services throughout the night, so that you don't have to compromise! We have the skills and experience to get your guests out on that dance floor! And whether it's singing along to your favorite hits, getting grandpa up on stage to sing, or playing the songs your family knows every word to, we will be there every step of the way to make sure that your night is absolute magic. Contact us now to reserve your date!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Cleveland Keys were great to work with. They were organized, professional and so very kind. We truly had the time of our lives. Our family and friends have raved about our reception since that day. We will long remember the fun that we had being surrounded by our family and friends singing and dancing. They were fun and talented. Our reception had young kids and older family members dancing side by side. They hit every age group and genre of music. You will not be disappointed. Worth every penny.
Chrissy, 8 months ago
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DJ Sunset 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
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  • DJ
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Rayland, OH

I have loved music since a kid. I grew up listening to old Motown, Michael Jackson, Prince, OutKast, Wu-Tang Clan, Jimi Hendrix and Hall & Oates. I watched Video Soul on BET and of course I was a MTV kid like any good 80's baby. I became the resident DJ for 78th Street Studios "Third Friday Art Walk", courtesy of Northcoast Promotions in 2022. I infuse sets that varies in genre, style & eras. I strive to provide a set that is enjoyable for all ages. I want to bring you a set that you won't regret and most importantly I want you to have the time of your life.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Sunset was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding! From our initial meetups and emails to nail down the song choices, he was communicative, flexible, and clearly wanted to make sure we were thrilled with the music. On the day of, he was super fun and relaxed, and kept the dance floor packed with his great song selection and energy. We loved that he let us choose some non-traditional songs that were special to us, and he really kept the party going all night long. What a great guy - DJ Sunset provided amazing value and was a huge part of making our wedding day so memorable!
Shannon B., a year ago
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Follow the Sun 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Rayland, OH

Established in 2018, Follow the Sun has taken the Cleveland music scene by storm with its distinct sound, diverse taste in music, and a broad range of vocals. Their members consist of Kyle Clemenz on drums, Richie Jackson on lead guitar, Ryan Bellinger on bass, and Sophie Jackson on lead vocals.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our reception was everything we could've dreamed of and more all thanks to Follow the Sun! While we were exploring our options for a live band we got a recommendation to check out FtS, so we went to see them perform live and we knew right away they were the band for us. They are incredibly talented musicians and the band has great chemistry. They bring great energy and get the crowd going. And that was all just from observing before we even spoke with them regarding booking! FtS goes above and beyond to provide a customized experience. Once we inquired about booking they made the whole process so easy and fun for us. We met to discuss our vision for our day, and they were so accommodating as well as provided great insight for us from their experience with other weddings. They have an amazing set list of songs to choose from. Over the weeks leading up to the wedding, any questions we had they were quick to respond and so kind. We had custom requests with family traditions/songs and FtS were able make it all fit seamlessly into the evening. Our dancefloor was packed all night because of the incredible job the band did. We are so thankful and would highly recommend them to any couple interested in live music for their big day. Special shoutout to Sophie for being so attentive and answering all of our questions, and to Richie for being an INCREDIBLE master of ceremonies handling bridal party introductions and announcements throughout the evening. We didn't have to worry about a thing, you made our night so special and fun. Thank you for everything! PS - Even though our wedding was almost 2 years ago now, we still follow the band and go out and see them perform every chance we get! They are amazing and just keep getting better!!
John and L., 2 years ago