BVTLive!


Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Reception pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Packages

Category: Live Band or Ensemble

Type: Multi-piece live band

Genres: Americana

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About BVTLive!

BVTLive!

Philly Wedding Bands and DJs

BVTLive! is passionate about making your wedding dreams come true through our luxury live entertainment. Based in Philadelphia, BVTLive! is a full-service live entertainment agency, representing wedding bands, DJs, musicians, performers, enhancements, and more. Our bands have performed at the most prestigious venues on the east coast, from Madison Square Garden to The White House. Whether you're looking for a 12-piece dance band or a string quartet, our team offers a selection of wedding bands and ensembles to make your dream wedding a reality.

In addition to our wedding bands and wedding DJs, BVTLive! provides many services to meet all your wedding needs. No matter the wedding activity or location, every band will travel, learn new songs, provide sample music, and have an MC ready. Our Most Popular Wedding Package includes Live Ceremony Music, Cocktail hour, and Wedding Reception music. Additional Add Ons include Rehearsal Dinner Music, Esteemed Philadelphia DJs for after party, and Next Day brunch music. Other available services include the following: Strings, DJ Hybrid, Specialty acts, Production and Lighting Enhancements, and Photobooths!

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Services

Services

  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Event planning
  • Hear us live
  • Learning new songs
  • Multiple location support
  • Music during breaks
  • Sound system capability audience >300
  • Stage design
  • Uplighting

Musical genres

  • Americana
  • Blues
  • Classical
  • Country/Folk
  • Disco/Funk
  • EDM/House
  • Jazz
  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • R&B
  • Rap/Hip Hop
  • Reggae
  • Rock

Event types

  • After party
  • Cocktail hour
  • Couples luncheon
  • Engagement party
  • Farewell brunch
  • Other
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding shower
  • Welcome party

BVTLive! packages

Jellyroll Band

Description

Jellyroll is Philadelphia’s Original Horn Party Band. With over 40+ years in the entertainment business, they have carved out a household name in the Philadelphia wedding and event space. Jellyroll’s music includes everything from 1940’s swing, to classic Motown, to 70’s and 80’s dance music, to today’s hits. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Delaware Today, and Main Line Today have all acknowledged Jellyroll as one of the Philadelphia and Tri- State area’s best party bands.

What’s included
  • Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music
  • Emcee Services
  • Full Stage Sound
  • Wireless Microphones for Speeches and Toasts
  • Basic Stage Lighting (additional lighting options)
  • Custom Song List Creation
  • Band will learn up to 4 new songs

Elevation

Description

Elevation (formerly All About Me Band) is a 10-piece dance band consisting of dedicated, full time, professional musicians. The band has been playing the highest-level wedding and event venues in the Philadelphia area for years. Boasting an exciting and fresh front line, 3 Horns, Keys, Bass, Drums, and Guitar - Elevation can deliver music of all genres for all ages. Elevation has performed at the majority of the Philadelphia wedding venues, as well as throughout the Tri-State Area.

What’s included
  • Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music
  • Emcee Services
  • Full Stage Sound
  • Wireless Microphones for Speeches and Toasts
  • Basic Stage Lighting (additional lighting options)
  • Custom Song List Creation
  • Band will learn up to 4 new songs

Experience

Description

Experience is a well-oiled machine, known for bringing weddings and events to the next level with their powerful front line, multi-dimensional talent, and exquisite leadership. Performing for thousands of wonderful weddings for over 35 years, this Philly based dance band has pleased audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Lead by Philadelphia icon Eddie Bruce, Experience is able to move from musical genre with ease from Jazz classics to Motown to the most contemporary Top 40 hits of today.

What’s included
  • Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music
  • Emcee Services
  • Full Stage Sound
  • Wireless Microphones for Speeches and Toasts
  • Basic Stage Lighting (additional lighting options)
  • Custom Song List Creation
  • Band will learn up to 4 new songs

Big Ric Rising

Description

Signature sound lead by Philly wedding icon, Big Ric, and two powerhouse female vocalists, Big Ric Rising is sure to offer unforgettable entertainment for your event! Big Ric Rising has been one of the top live wedding bands in the Philadelphia region for years. The consummate entertainer with unprecedented stage presence, loves wowing audiences with his dynamic and interactive performances. With over 1000 events under his belt, Big Ric is one of the best at what he does.

What’s included
  • Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music
  • Emcee Services
  • Full Stage Sound
  • Wireless Microphones for Speeches and Toasts
  • Basic Stage Lighting (additional lighting options)
  • Custom Song List Creation
  • Band will learn up to 4 new songs

Reviews

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33 reviews

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    Jenna

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 5, 2026

    Amazing experience with Back2Life band!

    We had a wonderful experience with Back2Life band for our wedding in May 2026. Every member of the band was so talented, and also incredibly nice. They were able to play music from many genres, and our very custom requests for ceremony and reception highlights (i.e., instrumental for aisle procession, first dance, the Jewish Hora), without any hiccups. We also had a bit of a chaotic schedule and they seamlessly adapted to changes in that schedule. Wonderful music; we and our guests had such a wonderful time!

    Jackie MarshallAug 6, 2026

    Jenna we are so glad to hear you had a great experience with Back2Life and that they seamlessly adapted to the timeline changes. That makes us so happy! If you need anything in the future please don't hesitate to reach out!

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    Anna

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 4, 2026

    Highly Recommend Deja Blue

    A band was a must have for us for our wedding, and we're so grateful we went with Deja Blue. We were immediately blown away by them when we went to the BVTLive Showcase and was delighted to find out they were available on our wedding date that was only about 5 months away. They were so easy to work with and were all highly professional - from our first point of contact through wedding preparations and during the wedding itself. We selected songs from various eras and genres from the list they've shared and requested a few new songs including for our first dance, and boy did they deliver. We asked in advance if two of our friends could sing at some point during our wedding and they worked with us and made it as seamless as possible for everyone. We've received a lot of great feedback from our guests during and after our wedding about how amazing they were. Everyone had such a great time! We can't thank you enough for making our wedding incredibly fun and memorable. If we can give 10 stars, we absolutely would.

    Jackie MarshallAug 6, 2026

    Hi Anna! Thank you so much for your review.. we are so glad you guys came to our showcase and found Deja Blue, they're simply the best! So glad to hear that the wedding was amazing. We'll take those 10 stars lol!!!

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    Liz & H.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jul 12, 2026

    Gallagher-Clements Wedding

    Our biggest want for our wedding was for it to be a party during which no one left the dance floor — and boy, did Jellyroll bring the party! Our guests still haven't stopped talking about how good the band was and how much fun the dance floor was. Paul and Kurt were so easy to work with. They helped set the program and keep the night on track, learned at least three songs that made our day unique and special to us, and even let one of our incredibly talented friends sing a song with them. Their song list was extensive and spanned all genres and eras, which had all of our guests enjoying the music — young and old. They read the room perfectly and sounded incredible all night. Paul and his bandmates played strings, keys, and guitar during our ceremony and cocktail hour, which made our ceremony all the more special. We could not recommend Jellyroll more!

    Jackie MarshallAug 6, 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind review, Liz! We are so glad you loved your experience with BVTLive! and Jellyroll!

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    Ali O.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jul 2, 2026

    The Strangers are the BEST!

    The Strangers were absolutely amazing! We truly could not have asked for better entertainment for our wedding day. Rick & Denny were extremely professional and organized. They were wonderful to work with and truly cared about our music preferences and getting to know us as a couple. They got everyone on the dance floor for the whole night! We had SO many compliments from our guests on how fun and amazing the music was!

    Jackie MarshallAug 6, 2026

    Ali, thank you SO much for your kind review of Strangers! We're so glad to hear the big day was a success and that you felt heard as a couple not just with the music but for your entire wedding journey! Wishing you both the best as husband and wife. Reach out if you need ANYTHING!

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    Jackie S.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    May 4, 2026

    Best band ever!

    BVTLive! and Jellyroll were absolutely AMAZING! Our dance floor was nonstop and our friends and family had the most amazing time. So many people told us this was the best band they’d ever heard. Thank you guys so much!

    Jillian ClarkJun 2, 2026

    Hi Jackie! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are over the moon to have been a part of such a memorable and special day. We are so happy that your family friends had a great time, that is always our favorite compliment. Wishing you the best in married life!


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Yes. BVTLive! can provide customized ceremonies, as well as live music for brunches, rehearsal dinners, after parties, and any other element of your wedding weekend that would benefit from live performances.
Once you decide to move forward, we send a simple contract that we ask you to sign and return with a $2,000-$3,000 deposit. Your balance is due ten days in advance of the performance.
Yes. All BVTLive! bands have at least a one million dollar liability policy. Proof of insurance certificates are available upon request.
Not only do our bands perform through state of the art sound systems but a highly trained and experienced sound technician is there to ensure great sound at a suitable volume. Basic stage lighting is provided. Upgrades in both areas are available at additional cost.
All of our musicians dress in formal attire unless otherwise discussed prior to the event.
We prefer ACH payments, or checks, as it helps us offer better pricing (without credit card fees). However, we can accept a major credit card, but there is an additional fee of 3 to 3.5% that would be charged.
All BVTLive!’s bands are willing to learn new songs. For weddings, if we don’t already know the songs, we would learn your first dance and parent dance songs, as well as your intro song.
The bands’ fees depend on a number of factors. Each band’s fee is unique, and is based on demand, the exact date, day of the week, and timing. Our dance bands range from $4,000 to $14,000. I understand that this is a wide range so, if you would like an exact quote, please call or click here, and we can either call or email you, whichever you prefer. If events are further than 60 miles from Philadelphia, there may be additional travel fees.
All of BVTLive!’s bands offer a customized package that includes music for your cocktails with pianist, or a Duo, and a full band performance for dinner and dancing. We also offer ceremony options for weddings.