The Best Rap & Hip Hop Wedding Bands & DJs in San Luis Obispo, CA

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111 Wedding Bands & DJs in San Luis Obispo, CA

Rap/hip hop
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The Celebration DJ 
Rating: 4.9 (78 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Offer

I’ve been playing weddings for over twelve years and I love my work! My services cover any or all aspects of wedding & receptions. I have found my life’s artistic calling in becoming flexible to every type of music my clients could desire. I learn to enjoy whatever my clients love and this resonance makes my job sustainable and ever-enjoyable. But, I do tend to request the ability to make choices for the dance-floor that rely on my years of dance-enhancing experience. I meet with my clients to determine what music they would love to hear and what music they do NOT want to hear.

Awarded Best of Zola
My wife and I couldn't have been happier with our decision to choose Joey (Cello Joe) and Brandon to help make our special day sparkle. Their attention to detail, guided by years of experience, allowed us to have the wedding we envisioned while avoiding many of the common pitfalls we might have encountered without them. They had creative ideas, were responsive to all of our questions, and brough an awesome presence on our wedding day. We highly recommend choosing The Celebration DJ Group for your wedding!
Ryan W., a month ago
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RED-DRUM Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

I'm a retired educator and been on many journeys in life. As a barber, music producer, early childhood educator, back into first love, music. Although it took me years to return to my journeys gave me connections with people from all backgrounds that along with music molded into experiences that evolved the DJ in me and the entrepreneur. I enjoy being apart of the start of a couples new beginning. I believe they deserve a great send off into marriage bless and a lifetime of happiness. With 20 years of music experience and 8 years DJing full-time. I have seen so much that music can do and will continue my part for lovers of a good time.

RED-DRUM Entertainment was an amazing DJ company to work with for our wedding. Their communication was efficient and quick, which really helped put my mind at ease during the planning process. The quality of their work and overall value was great - they were incredibly organized and their setup was clean and professional. On the day of, they made me feel confident and calmed my nerves with their great song selection and friendly, professional demeanor. I definitely don't think you'll regret choosing RED-DRUM Entertainment as your DJ - they were worth every penny and contributed greatly to making our special day perfect!
Daija & M., a year ago
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Crush Events 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Offer

DJ company from Paso Robles, CA. Most popular services include Wedding DJ & Event Hosting, Live Music, School Dances, Private Parties, Celebration of Life & Karaoke. We offer Photo Booths, Lighting, Cold Sparks, Glow Sticks, TV/AV Services & more! We service Central Coast California - specifically Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo County. We offer exceptional DJing & Hosting for Weddings & Events.

DJ Levi and crew were awesome! He did an excellent job as MC and when the party started he kept almost everyone on the dance floor for the whole night. Levi's attention to detail (from sound quality to the uplighting) elevated our wedding in every way possible. Thank you guys for being such a memorable addition to our big day!
Catherine R., 6 months ago
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Epic Entertainment Inc 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

Hi! We are Epic Entertainment! We have offices in San Luis Obispo, Central Valley (Fresno), Monterey and Santa Barbara, CA! We are the highest rated wedding DJs in California!! We have super awesome online planning tools to help with planning out all of your music choices for first dance, parents dances, grand entrance and rockin' the dance floor! Our DJs are literally THE BEST!!!!

From the very beginning, the team at Epic Entertainment was a dream to work with. Their communication style was organized, thorough, and executed with excellence. They were intuitive, responsive, and truly made our wedding day fun. Jack from Epic Entertainment accomplished our goal of keeping the party vibrant and energetic - we wanted everyone to dance the night away and he ensured the music was perfect for setting up and finishing a party to be remembered by all. This wedding was everything I dreamed of because of Jack and the Epic Entertainment team.
Laura F., a year ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-PHOTO-VIDEO-BOOTHS 
Rating: 4.5 (118 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

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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Ceremony DJs 
Rating: 5.0 (82 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jamie absolutely KILLED it at our wedding at The Sea Ranch Lodge. He really took the time to get to know our unique tastes—every part of the event, from welcome party to ceremony to after party, was truly perfect and truly us. Even my family members who like a totally different style of music were dancing all night! Our guests absolutely loved him. 11/10 recommend!
Isabelle R., a year ago
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Tempoe Entertainment Djs 
Rating: 4.8 (80 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • DJ
  • Starts at $595
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Offer

"We are the #1 rated & reviewed DJ on Yelp in Southern California. With over 1,115+ perfect 5-star reviews from our amazing customer base. We have been proud to have been in business since 2005 and have helped serve over 10,000+ customers with their entertainment needs. Each of our 20+ DJs has over 10+ years of experience in the industry. Count on us to help you make the entertainment at your next event unforgettable. We offer DJs, Bilingual MC, Photo Booths, Lighting, Dancing on clouds, Cold Spark Fireworks, Co2 Blasters, Slideshow equipment, and much more!"

We hired our DJ for our 40th birthday party and everything was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The music was perfect all night and kept everyone dancing and having a great time. The lighting setup created such a fun atmosphere, and the photobooth was a huge hit with all of our guests. Professional, organized, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. They really helped make the party special and stress-free for us. We received so many compliments from our friends and family about how great everything was. Highly recommend for any event or party!
Sheva F., 4 months ago
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Vital Event Group 
Rating: 5.0 (64 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
Seth was the best wedding DJ that we could have hoped for! We first met Seth at a wedding vendor expo event at our reception venue and were immediately impressed by the quality of his sound system and his ability to mix the selected soundtrack live. Seth is very communicative. In our first meeting with Seth, it was already immediately apparent that he was very experienced and very passionate about making our wedding day special and everything that we wanted it to be. We felt very comfortable that he knew what he was doing, and on the day of the wedding he executed flawlessly. As for the preparation work, Seth schedules multiple meetings with you leading up to your wedding day which eases a lot of the nerves heading into busy planning season. Seth also has an app that you can download on your phone which is awesome because it allows you to edit details of your wedding day timeline and playlist on-the-go as we were making decisions during the planning months. On the day of the wedding, Seth came prepared having downloaded all the music that we talked about ahead of time and he kept the dance floor alive ALL NIGHT (over 3 hours). Seth responded to the audience and was able to mix a variety of genres that we had requested (like country, pop, spanish music, musical songs, etc) over various sets across the evening. He also coordinated our photo booth which was a nice touch that all the guests really enjoyed and had a second person stationed there for help all night. We couldn't recommend Seth enough to other couples who are in need of a DJ! Thank you, Seth!
Katie M., a year 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

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
Mike and Michelle DJ’d my wedding in New York with only three months notice, and I am so thrilled with how it went! I had very particular requests and needs, and they were excellent about accommodating them. Mike and Michelle created such a lively and fun environment; everybody enjoyed themselves. 10/10 would recommend!
Melissa C., a year ago
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Cello Joe Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (38 reviews)
  • Production company
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Joe was exactly what we wanted for our wedding. He was easy to work with, great communication, punctual, well dressed, and most importantly sounded great! We had a custom request of "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran and he took the time to learn it for us and turned out exactly as we hoped. HIGHLY recommend CelloJoe!
James, 2 years ago
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AZBESTDJ Team 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

I'm DJ Daniel, and as a team of full-time professionals, our goal is to bring your unique wedding vision to life. We skip the cheesy announcements and predictable playlists, focusing entirely on curating the perfect, personalized vibe for your celebration.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Daniel Mobile Music was the perfect choice for our 2025 Yosemite National Park destination wedding. From the moment we first reached out, their communication was fantastic - they were responsive, flexible, and really took the time to understand our vision for the day and traveled hours from home to provide music for our big day!! On the wedding day, they exceeded our expectations, providing both a skilled DJ and a talented live acoustic guitarist for our ceremony music
Francis, a year ago
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DJ Trey Money 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Offer

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Trey is THE BEST DJ!!! I wish we had even more time on the dance floor to keep letting him mix because he’s a genuinely fantastic DJ! Not just a DJ who sets up an iPhone or Spotify and lets it ride mindlessly, but a DJ who reads the crowd, takes input from the bride and groom, and uses his skill and best judgement to provide music that gets everyone on the dance floor. Literally everyone at our wedding was on their feet for dancing and loved all the music DJ Trey played! He also was fantastic in making sure all of the music played on their appropriate cues and was well-prepared. He was great to work with for our wedding and we can’t wait to throw another party just so we have an excuse to use DJ Trey again!
The R., 2 years ago
Groovin' You Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

We are Groovin' You Entertainment (GYE), your premiere destination for live music experiences that transform your events from fleeting moments to lasting impressions. GYE has been delivering excellence in the entertainment industry since 2010, curating a roster of unmatched world-class talent and expertly-crafted playlists that get everyone from 7 to 70 and beyond on the dance floor and keep them there all night.

Our wedding guests keep saying it was the best concert they've ever been to. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Groovin' You Band!!!!
Samantha C., 8 months ago
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DJ JAS Productions 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • DJ
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

DJ JAS Productions offers full-service, personalized, Wedding DJ Services in Santa Barbara, California, and surrounding areas. Custom-tailored, personalized, all-inclusive wedding DJ Services in Santa Barbara, California and surrounding areas, specializing in creative, stylized, live-performance DJ mixing. My couples enjoy a stress-free experience, and I pride myself on my ability to orchestrate a fun and memorable event that so many have come to appreciate. I deliver a one-of-a-kind soundtrack suited to your musical tastes and desires, all while taking aesthetics and logistics into account.

Awarded Best of Zola
When planning our wedding at Glen Annie Golf Course in Goleta, CA, we knew that having a great DJ would be instrumental for the day of. Justin was a recommended DJ from our venue, and was also recommended by our photographer during one of our meetings. Immediately after that call ended, we looked at Justin's website and knew that he was exactly what we were looking for. His website was super easy to use, and his custom music he has on display was a great insight on what he could do. Justin was extremely helpful, polite, and incredibly efficient. There wasn't anything we as the bride and groom had to worry about in regards to announcements, music, etc. He not only catered to our music selection with great variety, but continued to read the room as the night went on. All of our guests spoke highly of the DJ and how much fun they had on the dance floor, and it's something we will forever cherish! 5 stars is not enough to showcase just how amazing and dedicated he is. If you're looking for a DJ for a wedding or any special event, Justin is absolutely the man for you.
Stephanie Greening, 2 years ago
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Professional DJ Services 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,100
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Offer

I'm thrilled to chat with you about your wedding and how we can create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. From discreet lapel-style microphones that capture every word of your vows to stunning lighting that enhances your venue, I have you covered! It’s no wonder I'm the #1 most recommended DJ/MC and lighting pro on the Central Coast. As a sole-operator, Veteran-owned small business, I’m dedicated to delivering an incredible party for you and your guests. Let’s connect via Zoom or phone at your earliest convenience and start planning your best day ever! Can’t wait to get started!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a great experience working with DJ Joe and cannot recommend his services enough! From the very beginning we got great vibes from Joe and did not feel embarrassed to tell him about some of our silly music choices. Joe kept the dance floor alive all night and was professional and quick when it came to answering any questions we had throughout the process. He was able to help my husband set up and sound check for a surprise live music performance he gave for the reception and was able to keep it a surprise for me as well. Joe also was very prepared for working with our videographers and offered to set up a tripod for my maid of honor who ended up not being able to make it so we could FaceTime her. Thanks so much for everything Joe!
Zoey G., 5 months ago
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All Ears DJ 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

All Ears DJ is a premier Bay Area entertainment group of highly-skilled DJs led by owner Richard Gintowt. Richard is a premier club DJ in Oakland/SF and the go-to entertainer for preeminent brands like Louis Vuitton, Virgin Airlines and Google. Don’t settle for anything less than a DJ who can wow audiences with perfect blends, mashups & song selections. Talent matters, and All Ears DJ has shown up & showed out at more than 1000 weddings during the past decade. Spin to our mixes on Mixcloud (allearsdj) to hear our full performances!

Awarded Best of Zola
Richard was helpful and respectful throughout our entire wedding planning process. He worked flawlessly with me, my partner, and our wedding planner to pull off an incredibly fun reception. Richard did an initial call with my partner to discuss the general vibe we were looking for, and we knew immediately he would be a great fit for our wedding. Richard gave us a helpful questionnaire to fill out key songs and general musical interests (and do not play songs). Richard was also happy to jump on calls with us to talk through our questions and hopes for our big day. I especially appreciated that Richard was able to play some German songs for some guests who had flown in from Germany, as that got even some of our older relatives on the dance floor. People were partying all night thanks to Richard! Richard catered to our wide age range of guests, and even gave us a couple of bonus closing songs that were the perfect conclusion to the night. We could not have asked for a better DJ.
Chelsea P., 2 years ago
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Traveling Discotheque 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

Traveling Discotheque is a boutique wedding DJ and musician collective based in Ventura, Seattle, and SF Bay Area, specializing in personalized and eclectic musical experiences to match your vibe. Their team provides DJ, MC, and lighting design services, as well as stellar live musician ensembles that can play your ceremony or mix with the DJ, which give you the sound and energy of a full live band with the genre versatility and affordability of a DJ.

Awarded Best of Zola
Traveling Discotheque received glowing reviews as a wedding DJ service, with many couples praising Rian and his team for their exceptional music selection, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor lively until the end of the celebration. The couples appreciated the personalized service, including Rian's attention to detail, his collaboration in creating playlists, and his skill in reading the room to cater to guests' preferences. The musicians hired through Traveling Discotheque were also highly commended, adding a unique and entertaining element to the weddings. Overall, couples expressed satisfaction with the energy, vibe, and seamless execution provided by Traveling Discotheque for their special day.
Josh F., 2 years ago
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Massive Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

At Massive Entertainment, our mission is to create unforgettable experiences through music and entertainment. We are a team of highly skilled and experienced special event DJ and Photo Booth professionals who are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional service and an unforgettable event.

Awarded Best of Zola
We just had our wedding this past Saturday (10.18.25), and it was truly an unforgettable night! Massive Entertainment helped make our celebration everything we dreamed of and more. Jay was our DJ and MC, and he absolutely brought the energy! We requested a bilingual DJ since many of our guests speak Spanish, and Jay was perfect. He kept everyone engaged, included, and dancing all night long. The music, transitions, and vibe were spot on! We also booked a photo booth, uplighting, and cold sparklers. Pedro, our photo booth attendant, was amazing, super friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone had a great time capturing fun memories. From start to finish, the entire Massive Entertainment team was responsive, professional, and so easy to work with. We received so many compliments from our guests about the music and atmosphere! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re planning an event, we highly recommend Massive Entertainment! You won’t regret it!
Jessica M., 10 months ago
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Lucky Devils Band 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,020
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lucky Devils Band was a fantastic choice for our wedding band. Their communication style was consistently supportive and flexible, which was crucial given all the moving parts we had for our special day. They were incredibly talented musicians who totally delivered on the value - their performance was worth every penny. We originally planned for a 6-person ensemble, but two weeks before the wedding we asked to add a horn section, including a talented saxophone player. They nailed every special song and moment we wanted to include, and the addition of the horn section added so much richness to their sound. We couldn't have been happier with Lucky Devils Band and highly recommend them to any couple looking for a top-notch wedding band.
Dave O., a year ago
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Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos 
Rating: 4.8 (14 reviews)
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mike, Robert and Joey were absolutely phenomenal in all the ways possible! Every day we have friends and family telling us how much fun they had and enjoyed the dueling pianos as our wedding entertainment. Mike and Robert were great in engaging our guests and of course they did not disappoint with their singing and piano playing skills! Would definitely recommend them for any function!
Heather P., 2 years ago
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Dreamers 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Dreamers team threw an epic silent disco after party for our wedding reception. It was a huge hit with our guests - the DJs/artists are the heart and soul of a silent disco and they truly delivered everything we could have asked for and more in terms of throwing down for our group of 50-60 afterpartiers who just wanted to hear some good music and DANCE. You can’t go wrong here!
Kate G., 2 months ago
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Nocturnal Cafe 
Rating: 4.9 (9 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

Nocturnal Cafe's focus is simple… DESIGN, PRODUCE & EXECUTE an amazing experience! Nocturnal Cafe is a full, featured single-op, entertainment company providing audio & visual entertainment services for all social, private & corporate affairs. Creating a unique audio and visual experience for your entertainment needs, blending a mix of live audio and eye-candy visual effects! Whether your event calls for a soft elegant motif or an all out extravaganza, we will plan, and execute your entertainment vision.

Awarded Best of Zola
Keith was the perfect DJ. Honestly! There is nothing that we would change about our wedding night, it was truly perfect. Keith is a class act professional who makes no compromise between quality and affordability. He values his clients and offers extraordinary service at an affordable price. I went in with high (but reasonable) expectations for our wedding night, and he definitely delivered above and beyond!! We had read other reviews of weddings that Keith had DJ’d where the clients were musicians and they had curated a specific type of music they wanted throughout the night, and he nailed it. I consider myself a little bit of an audiophile, so I listen to a wide range of music, and I can also attest to just how amazing Keith’s music selection was! Part of a DJ’s job is to get you excited to go out on the dance floor, and we were already excited before the dancing began, because we just knew Keith was going to kill it (spoiler alert: he did!). He even mixed together multiple songs at once and it was amazing! Keith kept the atmosphere alive all night and there was never a dead moment. Most of the people were up and dancing, even people who have never been willing to dance before! It takes a skilled DJ to do that. It was electric. We had had a negative experience with another DJ company that we spoke to before we decided to look to Nocturnal Cafe, but just from the first conversation with Keith we knew he was our DJ. Keith was incredibly respectful to us, he was patient and understanding throughout the whole process, and he worked with us every step of the way to make sure we were going to have the best night of our lives. His process with his clients is great and made us feel very comfortable. He does a great job of avoiding the typical eye-roll cheesy songs (unless you request it, of course) and he picks songs that suit well for what you’re looking for. We gave him some songs/artists/genres we would like to hear (and some to songs to avoid) but we ultimately wanted to just give him an idea of what we were thinking and for him to use it as a guide more than a ‘must’. We gave him creative freedom to just let him work his magic and boy, was it magic that came out of those speakers!
Chase P., 2 years ago
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Juilliard-Pianist Paulina Simkin 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

Paulina is a wonderful pianist who is artistically brilliant and passionate about her craft. She elevates any event she performs at with a mix of her signature charm and sophistication. I own Faye Fern Creative, a wedding design and planning house. Most of our clients enjoy having an element of live music at their events. They also expect a high touch experience in the lead up to their special day. I always feel confident recommending Paulina to our couples, knowing that she will deliver a refined performance and easy planning process. What truly sets Paulina apart from many other classical musicians in the industry is her warm personality and genuine talent at engaging with couples and their guests. Her repertoire includes a great mix of classical, jazz, pop, show tunes, and more. She tailors each set list to the clients' tastes and the mood of the event. Additionally, she offers custom song request add-ons. I highly recommend Paulina if you're looking for a memorable event pianist who is thoughtful, a breeze to work with, and genuinely invested in crafting a meaningful atmosphere through music.
Natalie Faye F., 9 months ago
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Ovation Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

Having spent most my life in the entertainment business since starting out working professionally in the Theatre, Television and Various Talent Groups and Agencies eventually working my way as a Lead Performer / Vocalist & Emcee! My experience also includes several years working for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as the lead Performer on many Maiden Voyages. I absolutely love my work and take great pride in every celebration as if were my very own providing my clients with the trust & confidence I sincerely feel they deserve, always in good taste and moving in a festive and comfortable fashion!

I cannot recommend DJ Mike enough. Michael was recommended as a preferred vendor through our photographer so we already knew he was going to be great but working with him really showed us just how wonderful he is. We didn’t have a wedding planner so a lot of the planning was up to us as the couple, but Michael ended up being the biggest help there. We had four zoom meetings with him and within the first one he helped us make our day-of timeline, and that was the one we went off of and gave the rest of our vendors. We provided him with our playlists for cocktail hour, reception, dancing and he made it super easy. On the wedding day, he was set up with all his sound systems and they sounded fantastic. He has SUCH a great DJ/MC voice and he made sure the night ran smooth. And when the dancing started, all of a sudden we saw all these glow sticks and necklaces and glasses and props being passed out that he brought! Our guests loved it!! I’m still having people tell me how much fun those were and how great the DJ was. Michael was so great to work with and I cannot recommend him enough. If you want the best DJ around, this is your guy!
Sabrina T., 4 days ago
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California Magic Strings 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

Dalila showed up early, was extremely polite, had all her own equipment and played the violin for our guests during our wedding reception! Everybody was dancing and having a blast. I highly recommend her for your wedding.
Marie, 2 years ago
Let's Party LA Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

Let’s Party LA Entertainment is a DJ/MC company that provides “Entertainment for all Occasions!" We pride ourselves on our personal attention and we work with each client individually to ensure that every event is as unique and special as they are! Whether you want a dazzling elegant affair or a casual family get together, we have the experience and the talent to make sure your event is a night to remember! Our staff has been chosen by their years of experience as well as their incredible talents and we have the best MCs, DJs, dancers, musicians, and singers in Southern California.

Bryan is a professional, fun and reliable DJ and MC. He knows how to keep people on the dance floor and is easy to work with!
Percy Sales, 5 years ago
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DJ Pace Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

I have been a professionally trained wedding DJ since 2012, and as of 2013 had done 20 weddings my first year, and well over 100 now, approaching 200. I have done fewer weddings since covid, and this gone from my primary source of employment to a secondary source, leaving me plenty of time and availability, because I simply do not book every weekend. I hope to both get and give off a good vibe to clients I choose to work with, who, in turn, also choose me as their DJ. I have all the equipment needed to DJ a wedding anywhere that is near a power source. I can include dance lights, uplighting, at additional rates.

David was our 40th anniversary DJ, and he was pretty incredible. He also raps really well! Since then, we’ve attended two neighborhood bars where he a very popular DJ! We strongly recommend DJ Pace!
Stephanie, 10 months ago
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Dance and Groove Premier DJs 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

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.

DJ Martin G was amazing at our wedding last year at Tierra Mia! He brought incredible energy, kept the dance floor packed all night, and made the entire evening flow perfectly as both the DJ and MC. Professional, organized, and easy to work with from start to finish. Our guests still talk about how much fun they had. Highly recommend DJ Martin G for any wedding or special event!
Susan K., 3 months ago