The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Salado, TX

Hey, I’m DJ KOOLROD — a music lover, crowd reader, and energy creator. I’ve been DJing for years, and what drives me is seeing people come together through music. There’s nothing better than watching a packed dance floor and knowing the mix is hitting just right. Weddings are special to me because every couple has their own vibe and story, and I get to help bring that to life through sound. From smooth dinner tunes to high-energy party anthems, I tailor every set to fit your style and keep the night flowing perfectly. My goal is simple: make sure your celebration feels unforgettable, effortless, and full of joy from start to finish.

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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.

Any Event Productions offers high-quality Audiovisual and DJ services throughout the DFW area and other regions of the United States. Our team includes skilled AV technicians and seven experienced DJs who are capable of catering to a wide range of musical tastes. We place a strong emphasis on working closely with our clients to ensure that their specific needs are met. Our company is based in Fort Worth, Texas, however, we travel extensively to provide our services to clients in other areas. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is unmatched, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to every client.

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!

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. With prices significantly lower than the national average, you can save hundreds, if not thousands, while still enjoying top-notch services. Don’t wait—call us today to secure your date and discover why we’re the perfect choice for making your wedding unforgettable!

Bringing a staggering 26 years of DJ experience to the (turn)table, DJ David ATX is an essential part of any event he plays. Having worked in just about every major US city plus countless foreign destinations, DJ David is an in demand professional for couples and corporate clients alike. While personally completing over 500 weddings and securing contracts from the likes of Google, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Forrester Technology and Spiceworks IT, DJ David has developed a diverse resume that is sure to impress.

INSTANT QUOTE available on our website, no contact info required! FelixandFingers👈️ 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.

At Abe One DJ’s, we are passionate about providing the perfect musical backdrop for your special events. Whether it’s a wedding, private party, corporate event, or any other important gathering, our team of enthusiastic DJ’s will play the music you love and your guests will want to hear. With over four decades of experience, you can rest assured that we have the knowledge and expertise to handle any type of event, big or small. And because we have a team of DJ’s on hand, you never have to worry about a backup plan. We’ve got you covered!

We're a family boutique concentrating on the music & lighting. We appreciate how many details go into planning an event & to make booking your music team easy we’ve made it simple by assembling our most requested services with everything you need for the entire day with one price point!

​Welcome to the home of one of Austin's preeminent mixologists and DJs! Our sole purpose is to ensure that you have the best event possible. Reasonable pricing and flexible deposits and payment schedules. Whether it's music, drinks or hopefully both, we cater to all of your needs. We customize, drinks, music, and service to whatever it is you desire. No event is too big or small!

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 Royal Dukes Band are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Visit our website for upcoming showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE before booking. You can also tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Reach out to get started!

Pop It! is a full-service wedding and event band that provides everything needed to keep your crowd dancing! Our packages include a full PA setup, dance floor lights, MC, and an irresistible groove. We can provide musical entertainment ranging in size from 2-5 musicians for ceremonies, cocktail hour, receptions and more.

Our goal is to curate the perfect entertainment at every event to execute our client's vision from start to finish. Uptown Drive has a very diverse song catalog that is well suited to serve as the soundtrack to your wedding reception or to be featured at your corporate event. We also offer an amazing interactive (live band karaoke) element to our corporate shows which is a total hit! We love to highlight our musicianship while playing the best dance songs from the Motown / Soul eras all the way through the hits of the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today’s top 40.

Your wedding is the most important day. Having the right music and right mood is something I take a lot of pride in making sure is perfect for you & your wedding guests. We take the worrying about your entertainment away and make sure your special day is a day you will always remember.

I run LoneStar Entertainment and focus on weddings where everything runs smoothly from ceremony through the final song. My role isn’t just playing music — it’s making sure ceremony audio is clear, announcements are handled professionally, and the reception flows naturally so guests stay engaged. I keep my setup clean and work with couples ahead of time so there are no surprises on the wedding day. The goal is simple: you get to enjoy your wedding while I handle the flow of the night.

DJ Franco Events offers professional DJ entertainment, photo booths, coordinating, videography, getaway cars, and amazing special effects! DJ Franco Events is the top vendor at many venues within 100 miles of our headquarters in College Station, Texas. We have nothing but 5-star reviews! Everyone at DJ Franco Events works full time and is dedicated to making sure every wedding is perfect. Our team is always learning new skills and evolving, we are always attending national events and conferences to learn better ways to serve you!

Every note of every song builds the soundtrack to your life. Let Byrne Rock Mobile DJ Service tell your story through music. Let’s face it – great entertainment is one of the most important parts of a memorable wedding. Your Austin, Texas reception should be as unique as you and your fiancé. Whether you need a custom mashup of songs for your first dance, a ‘90s mega-mix or Cumbias to get the party started, you can count on Byrne Rock Mobile DJ Service to get it right. We’ll get the party started anywhere throughout Austin and Central Texas.

Perfect Sounds Entertainment is a diverse team of great DJ's! We offer bilingual dj services, variety of music selection and overall can read crowds. We do cater to all our clients request and overall provide quality services!

DJ Reed delivers luxury wedding DJ & MC services designed to elevate every moment of your celebration. From ceremony sound to packed dance floors, each wedding is expertly curated to match your unique vibe, timeline, and vision. Known for seamless transitions, crowd-reading mastery, and professional event flow, DJ Reed creates an unforgettable guest experience while keeping couples stress-free. Enhancements like photo booths, dancing on the clouds, cold sparks, and audio guestbooks transform weddings into immersive celebrations your guests will talk about long after the last song.

For 7+ years AMP Events & Lighting has helped turn love stories into packed dance floors and photo-worthy moments. Every playlist, mic cue, and lighting scene is handcrafted to match your style—never cookie-cutter. Ceremony sound, wireless mics, reception DJ/MC, uplights, and dance-floor effects are all included. An easy online planner plus a final walkthrough call keeps planning stress-free. From timeless classics to today’s hits, we read the room and keep every guest dancing. Let’s craft an unforgettable soundtrack!

The E Philz Music mission statement is to provide excellent customer service, keep people having a great time, and overall playing quality music to fit any demographic. We are truly open format (plays any genre) and work with any budget. We also provide pre-recorded mix options for very low budgets.

Over 6000 shows and counting... Welcome to the People's Choice Band, Austin Texas' top-rated wedding entertainment experience! With decades of experience, our talented musicians are dedicated to creating the perfect soundtrack for your big day, taking your wedding celebration to new heights. We pride ourselves on our vast repertoire, ensuring a night that you and your guests will cherish for a lifetime.

The Pictures Band is a high-energy live wedding band based in Austin, Texas, performing for weddings across the Hill Country, Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Tyler, Marfa, and beyond. We offer flexible band sizes ranging from elegant smaller ensembles to a full party band with horns. With classics, Motown, soul, pop, rock, country, and select current hits, we create polished, unforgettable receptions that keep mixed-age crowds engaged and dance floors packed from the first set to the final song.

For over 25 years, we have been providing professional mobile DJ services in Central Texas and play all types of music for any wedding, corporate event or party. From Top 40, rock, hip-hop, oldies, Latin, and country, we have the right music for your event.

Ever since we started playing shows we realized we loved fulfilling peoples requests. It gives us a lot of joy to see people dancing and singing their heart out to a song that we can provide. This is something that we can do for you! If you tell us your requests in advance we would love to give you those moments. We also do not only play but have a passion for entertainment and crowd participation and that always makes for an unforgettable night.

I’m a solo acoustic singer and guitarist who performs for weddings and private events throughout the Austin area. Music has always been a huge part of my life, and I love being able to share it during some of the most meaningful moments people experience. There’s something special about performing live during a ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception and seeing how the right song can shape the mood of the entire moment. I enjoy working with couples to understand the feel they want for their day and helping create a musical backdrop that complements it naturally.

The GigRoster Live Band & DJ Entertainment is a wedding band company providing musical entertainment for weddings & receptions. Our Talent Coordinator works with couples to find out about their musical tastes and vision for the big day before crafting the perfect package whether you want live music, DJ or a package of both. Our diverse musicians can play across all manner of genres and styles. From classical to funky disco classics, to smooth soul and modern pop hits, they can perform it all. Our talented group will interact with your guests and encouraging every last audience member to get involved in the celebration of your big day!

Nu Standard was founded by accomplished multi-instrumentalist Derrick Hicks. Passionate about providing top-class wedding entertainment, this Texas-native has been playing instruments since his childhood. Consisting of vocalists, horns, and a rhythm section, the band features some of the city’s most seasoned musicians. Whether you would like to hear soul, funk, blues, or the latest hits, this group can adapt their repertoire to suit your wishes.

Percussion dynamo Henry Brun, has performed on more than 845 recordings, including numerous Grammy-winning and gold / platinum-award winning albums. Brun’s dedication to musical excellence has earned him the opportunity to tour and record with such artists as Arturo Sandoval, Justo Almario, Nestor Torres, Charo, Los Lobos, Texas Tornados, Little Joe y La Familia and Los Super Seven. His passion for music lead him to launch Starlite Entertainment, a company that prides itself in representing the highest level of talent in San Antonio. Most of their members are award winning artists of national or international status.