Downbeat Louisiana

Reception pricing

Prices start at $6,500

Category: Live Band or Ensemble

Type: Multi-piece live band

Genres: Blues

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About Downbeat Louisiana

Downbeat Louisiana

Owner/Lead Male Vocalist

DownBeat Louisiana is a high-energy wedding and event band that specializes in creating unforgettable celebrations. Based in south Louisiana, our 8- to 10-piece band brings top-tier musicianship, interactive performances, and a dynamic song list spanning the best dance hits from the ’70s to today. Whether it’s a first dance, a high-energy reception, or a second-line sendoff, we keep the party going all night long! Let us bring the energy, excitement, and live music magic to your big day. Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate with DownBeat Louisiana!

We cover a Wide Range of genres to tailor our show to what our couples love! We love to engage with the crowd and get People involved, singing, dancing, and partying with us all night long!! Let’s chat to discuss the vision you have for your big day!

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Services

Ceremony microphones and sound
Hear us live
Learning new songs
Music during breaks
Sound system capability audience <300 -
Sound system capability audience >300

Musical genres

Blues
Country/Folk
Disco/Funk
Motown/Soul
Pop/Top 40s
R&B
Rap/Hip Hop
Rock

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

19 reviews

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Claire M.
Rating: 5
•Jul 5, 2026
SO DOWN for Downbeat Louisiana!!
I truly can’t say enough about Chris and our experience booking Downbeat Louisiana for our wedding this past May!! From the moment I reached out to inquire about their availability and pricing, Chris was quick to respond, incredibly polite and truly SO knowledgeable and helpful - he even went out of his way to connect me with a vendor who provided a backdrop for me at the last minute when it ended up pouring on my wedding day (and we originally planned on having an outdoor wedding). Our wedding night was so perfect and SO MUCH FUN!! I wish we could go back and relive it over and over again! Without Downbeat Louisiana, I truly don’t know that I would be able to say the same. If you’re trying to plan your reception/event and looking for sign - this is it!! Reach out to them now! You’ll be glad you did! Thanks Chris and all band members who made our night one we’ll never forget! We love y’all!!
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Miranda M.
Rating: 5
•Jun 1, 2026
Downbeat Louisiana - DON'T HESITATE, BOOK THEM!!!
I cannot say enough great things about Downbeat Louisiana! My husband and I knew Chris before our wedding (best man's wedding & local events), so we already KNEW that they would be an incredible choice for our wedding. Even with those high expectations, they still managed to exceed them in every way. Throughout the entire planning process, Chris was very responsive, professional, and easy to work with. He made us feel like our wedding was important to them and were always willing to answer questions and help bring our vision to life. One of my favorite personal touches was when I told Chris that I had been a longtime BELIEBER and that despite not having any Justin Bieber on the band's setlist, I would simply DIE if they were able to sing one of his songs at the wedding. I never reached back out to confirm whether they could or not... and what do you know, mid-reception Chris pulls it out as a surprise -- the band has practiced and learned 'Baby' by Justin Bieber. The crowd could not contain themselves - it was a total hit and truly nostalgic. Downbeat Louisiana absolutely stole the show. They have an incredible ability to read the crowd and keep the energy exactly where it needs to be. Song after song, they had our guests packed onto the dance floor all night long (see pic for proof). The dance floor was never empty, and the atmosphere they created was electric. They were so good that when the night was supposed to end and we were supposed to make our exit, the entire crowd started begging for an encore! That's the kind of performance they deliver. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the band was, and honestly, they were one of the highlights of the entire wedding. In fact, they made such an impression that my workplace is now trying to book them for our Christmas party. If you're considering Downbeat Louisiana for your wedding or event, stop looking and book them—you will not be disappointed!
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Julia
Rating: 5
•May 24, 2026
Downbeat Louisiana—Simply the Best!
Downbeat Louisiana was simply the best choice we could’ve made for our wedding music. Chris is an amazing communicator and made the lead-up to the event (narrowing down the set list, special requests, and general coordination) very smooth; even our planner said she’d never worked with someone as responsive as he is. They accommodated our request for Louis Armstrong’s “La vie en rose” for our first dance, and Chris and the trumpet player made it just perfect. Beyond that beautiful moment, the entire band kept up those good vibes for the entire reception. People were on the dance floor from the moment they picked up their instruments, and we loved how Chris and Jenna (the wonderful female vocalist) interacted with the crowd and got everyone singing along. And in addition to sounding like total pros, Chris was also a great emcee, and nailed the pacing for the reception—no song or moment ever felt like it didn’t match the overall vibe. Our guests can’t stop talking about how much they loved the band and how good they sounded. Thanks so much to Chris, Jenna, and the rest of the band for an unforgettable night!
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Hope B.
Rating: 5
•May 18, 2026
Best night evaaaa!!
Where do I even start?! First of all, Chris is an amazing communicator. He really went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly the way we wanted! Second, the energy that downbeat brings to any party is unmatched. I have had so many guests tell me that our wedding was so much fun because of how interactive and high energy the band was! Chris, Elise, and the rest of the band truly seemed like they were having fun and that made everyone follow suit. Seriously the best party of our freaking lives!!! Would book them again in a heartbeat!
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Colette Boudreaux C.
Rating: 5
•May 4, 2026
If you’re looking for a wedding band, stop here!!
Downbeat LA is truly the best in the business! Chris was an incredible point of contact and so easy to work with throughout the entire process. He went above and beyond to make our night perfect, creating a set list and timeline that felt completely personalized to us and even pulling off our crazy requests flawlessly. They kept our guests entertained all night, kept the reception timeline running smoothly, and brought nonstop energy and interaction with the crowd until the very last song — and our reception went until midnight! Our guests are still raving about how great the band was! Even after the wedding, the experience didn’t stop there. Chris followed up with us, shared social media posts, and sent over all the videos they captured from the night. We truly could not recommend them more!