The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Akron, AL

The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Akron, AL

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59 Wedding Bands & DJs in Akron, AL

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RTR Pro Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Akron, AL

Hi, I’m Daniel Barnett, owner of RTR Pro Entertainment, a premier entertainment and production company based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With a passion for music and events, I’m dedicated to delivering top-tier entertainment for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and large-scale productions. We specialize in DJ services, photobooth rentals, live music, event production, and AV solutions, ensuring every event is high-energy and uniquely tailored. Our goal is to exceed expectations with seamless execution, stunning lighting, special effects, and professional sound. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

RTR provides the BEST entertainment with excellence. They are professional in every way. It’s all classy, family friendly entertainment for an enjoyable experience for everyone!!! I HIGHLY recommend them!!!
Pamela, 25 days ago
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Jennifer Louie Violin & Musicians 

5.0

  • Ceremony only
  • Starts at $480
  • Serves Akron, AL

Named 2023 Couples Choice Award, Jennifer Louie Violin & Musicians has received featured wedding awards from GigSalad, Zola, Borrowed and Blue. Her client’s weddings have been featured in “People” magazine and “Alabama Weddings.” Jennifer loves to find out the songs her couples love and create/arrange their music so the music can flow. Whether Jennifer is the only musician hired or string quartet, Jennifer will make certain the music is beautiful as she has recorded several opera albums and performed with twenty professional orchestras. Jennifer is a music graduate of Western Washington University and Illinois State University.

Jennifer was perfect for our needs. She was so sweet and professional, and was always thorough in her communications. I never felt like I had to prod her for information; she was on top of everything. Her services were very affordable. I would certainly recommend her for anyone looking for a violinist.
Mary C., 2 years ago
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Emerald Empire Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,020
  • Serves Akron, AL

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 Emerald Empire Band are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Reach out to get started! 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. We also offer Photo & Video services!

Awarded Best of Zola
Emerald Empire Band was the perfect fit for our wedding reception and kept the dance floor packed all night. They were prompt, efficient and clear in their communication, making the planning process very easy. The band was also incredibly flexible and had a great variety of songs to choose from, which allowed us to curate the perfect playlist for our special day. They were a joy to work with and handled some last minute changes to our reception timeline without any issues. Emerald Empire Band truly helped make our wedding reception a night to remember.
Lukia K., a month ago
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Creative Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Akron, AL

Creative Entertainment has it all! DJ's, Photobooths, 360 booths, Up-Lighting, Cold Sparks, Dry Ice, (Dancing on a cloud) Online planning, in person or virtual planning, Ceremony Audio, and many more services!

Awarded Best of Zola
Creative Entertainment was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first talk with Ryan, his communication was fast, efficient, and easy. We felt completely at ease knowing we had hired a trustworthy, fun, and accommodating team to keep our reception lively and our guests on the dance floor all night. Ryan was so accommodating to changes in our timeline due to weather, and he truly made our day so much fun. We not only had the DJ services but we had the dry sparks for our exit and they were perfect!!! Ryan is the best and we are so grateful he was a part of our special day!
Samantha R., 4 months ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Akron, AL
  • Offer

BEST OF ZOLA award winner! We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided top level DJ-MC services for over 26 years in budget friendly packages NATIONWIDE. We also offer spectacular wedding photography and HD Video. Visit our site and see over 1 million photos, thousands of reviews, and some great package prices. If you give us a call before you book your vendors you'll quickly learn why over 15,000 couples have chosen us to help make their special day magical. All packages include expert planning assistance, which will take away most of the stress associated with planning your wedding! Save thousands!

Awarded Best of Zola
I have now been to two events that A Better DJ & Photographer were hired for. One was a wedding. They kept the crowd dancing for hours, they were fun! The other time was a 20th anniversary party - once again, they made it fun for everyone that attended.
P. H., 9 months ago
Groove Factor Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Akron, AL

Groove Factor now offers 3 options for your event, Groove Factor Live, Party Beat, and A'akeela & the Beats! They are all fun and exciting bands that keeps our audiences wanting more after every event! More of what you may ask? More singing, dancing, interaction!!!! Our party style show is fun for all ages and keeps the dance floor packed all night long. We play every genre of songs from the era of Motown all the way to todays hits! Groove Factor is based in Memphis Tn. but our bands travel for weddings, corporate events, casinos, university parties, and nightclubs. We can do it all, because we like to PARTY PARTY PARTY.....ALL NIGHT LONG!!!!

Awarded Best of Zola
I can not recommend Groove Factor enough!!! They are so accommodating and nice! My wedding had to be rescheduled during the pandemic and Mr. Terry could not be more helpful and encouraging. He reminded me that my wedding day would still be just as beautiful and fun no matter the date. They were SO MUCH FUN!!! They played all of the best wedding songs, and even pulled my groom and I on stage. Everyone had the best time and even some guests got on stage with them. I have had everyone from my wedding come up to me after what band I had because they loved them so much and wanted them for their wedding even if they were not engaged lol
Caroline, 4 years ago
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Party Time Productions 

4.7

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Akron, AL

Your wedding is about YOU! At Party Time Productions, we strive to exceed our clients' expectations. PTP has been serving the Southeast for over 20 years and is honored to have been part of over 2,000 weddings. Your wedding deserves more than a DJ - You need a professional entertainer!

I cannot say enough good things about how amazing Jordan and PTP were. Jordan was professional, so fun, and truly made our wedding amazing. He played all the music that we wanted and was willing to accommodate what was probably an overbearing bride (me lol) everyone had an absolutely amazing time and the day ran so smoothly. Our dance floor was packed the entire night! Seriously book this company and request Jordan for you will not regret it!
Madison, 10 months ago
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My Event DJ 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Akron, AL

We have been making events great for over 20 years, and use our experience to keep the party going. At My Event DJ we pride ourselves on two things: being affordable, and doing things your way. We don’t sell packages because we personalize every event to what you want to happen. We provide you fun music, emcee services, a great light show, and karaoke. Let us put our many years of experience to work for you. Events done your way, which is the the right way, because we really do care. We serve all of Alabama. Contact us and find out how we can make your event exactly like you envision

Awarded Best of Zola
We found Greg and BJ at a local bridal show. We talked with them and loved what they offered. We met with them a few weeks later, and felt very comfortable. We hired them for our ceremony and reception. At our meeting before the wedding, we filled out planners for everything I wanted to happen. The day of, the ceremony went great. They played music 30 minutes before for FREE! They put mics on the Pastor and my Groom Charles so we could be heard. The music was timed perfectly. In the reception they played easy jazz music during dinner. Our dances and cake cutting went without a hitch. They then started the dance music and we had a blast! The music sounded great, and was a wide range of music to include everybody of all ages. I would recommend them to everyone. They are very good at what they do.
Linda and C., 4 years ago
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Cello Joe Productions 

5.0

  • Production company
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

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, 10 months ago
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Party Down Live Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $9,500
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

Hey, I'm Justin and I put this company together because of my many, many years in the music business, as well as my vast array of top notch musicians and singers who play and perform with some of the world's top touring acts! I've been playing and touring professionally for almost 15 years now and have toured with artists such as Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez, Kane Brown, Shawn Mendes and many more! I know what it takes to put on a great event as well as know what my clients need. I ran a wedding company in Toronto for 5 years before relocating to Nashville so I'm very educated in this space. Lets talk 😊Im flexible.

Awarded Best of Zola
My sons wedding was so fun! The music catered to the young and the old people like myself! We all danced and had the best night! Highly recommend to anybody of all ages!
Dirk D., 4 months ago
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DeTayls Entertainment LLC 

4.9

  • DJ
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

DeTayls entertainment has been providing professional DJ services in the Greater Atlanta Area for over 12 years. We specialize in Weddings, Corporate, School and Private events. What makes our services unique is our attention to details. We don't mind going the extra mile to ensure that every event is a success. Great song selections coupled with superb DJ skills, allow us to provide the perfect soundtrack for your event. We have been blessed to serve hundreds of wedding clients throughout the East Coast and the Southern states.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Demarkus and DeTayls Entertainment was a perfect DJ and emcee for our wedding. The communication was rapid and he had a great organizational app that kept us on track leading up to the big day. The Djing was better than I could've imagined - DJ Demarkus was extremely organized upfront, provided a fantastic emcee who hit all the important cues, and made amazing song choices that kept our dance floor alive all night long. He took our relatively small playlist and seamlessly transitioned between songs, making great in-the-moment choices that matched the energy of the crowd. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ to make our wedding celebration so fun!
Phillip T., 5 months ago
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DJ Triplicate 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $550
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees
  • Offer

Don’t trust uncle Jerry with the aux cord and Spotify playlist. Your big day deserves better. Your wedding is a celebration of your love, and the beginning of creating a life together with the person you love most. It is critical that you entrust it to a professional who will take the time and care to craft an experience that is impossible to forget. With me, above and beyond is an understatement. Music is my life, and it is such a massive honor to be able to provide the soundtrack to one of the biggest days of your life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Even in 2024, booking vendors for a gay wedding can be stressful. You never know if you are going to be met with animosity simply for requesting their services, and sometimes seeking out services that cater to gay weddings can be intentionally overpriced due to their rarity. I browsed through Zola, but I could not find a way to filter for lgbt friendly vendors, but googling DJ Triplicate and finding his storefront allowed me to book him. 5/5 A communication, and performance! He responded instantly every time we reached out, and was always quick with a suggestion, or solution any time any obstacle presented itself. Thank you!
Aiden and W., 6 months ago
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Born To DJ, LLC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

Born to DJ, LLC, based in North Carolina, offers premier DJ services and specializes in weddings and other private events. Our DJ fills your special day with sounds that create and bring back life-long memories. Our DJ service takes an ordinary event and makes it special. We provide you with a DJ/MC that keeps the momentum going with customized music and an engaging personality. We specialize in several genres, including but not limited to Pop, Hip-Hop/Rap, Country, Top 40, Big Band, Rock, Latin, Motown, Gospel, EDM, Beach Music, and R&B. We have music for all ages ranging from the 1940s to today’s current hits.

Awarded Best of Zola
Born to DJ, LLC gave us an outstanding music experience for our wedding. Their communication throughout the planning process was exceptional - they were responsive, flexible, and took the time to understand our preferences. On the day of, the sound quality was excellent and they played all the songs we requested, keeping our guests dancing all night long. I highly recommend Born to DJ to anyone looking for an outstanding DJ for their wedding. Their professionalism and quality of work were truly top-notch.
Chris W., 3 months ago
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Completely Celebrated™ 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

Completely Celebrated™ goes above and beyond for fun-loving couples like you with elevated entertainment experiences where fun is the focus and you are the priority. From our initial consultation through the last dance of your curated wedding celebration, we will exceed your expectations every step of the way.

Awarded Best of Zola
Matthew went above and beyond his call of duty! From our very first meeting, to our very last dance, he was on top of every detail and made sure my husband and I had the best night. He put drinks in our hands, handled timing, dealt with day of issues. HE IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! We so recommend Matthew to be a part of your day!
Allyson G., 3 months ago
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The Music Diva 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

I’ve been playing music and entertaining for over 21 years with weddings being my specialty. Music has always made me happy ever since I was a little girl. I love doing things that are different and stand out from others. Whether you are getting married or have a special event, I would love to be considered as your DJ. I can provide sound for both your ceremony and reception if needed. For couples getting married, I will include a wedding playlist template for you to pick the songs/genres you would prefer me to play and it will help provide some structure from the start of your ceremony til the end of your reception.

Awarded Best of Zola
Loved working with her!!! She gave us everything we wanted in our music for our big day. Would recommend to anyone.
Ashley w., 2 years ago
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Iron City Strings 

5.0

  • Ceremony only
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

Iron City Strings is a string quartet comprised of members of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and highly sought-after professional musicians. With more than 10 years of experience providing music for weddings and events, we know how to help you plan and deliver the perfect music before, during, and after your wedding or special event. From Beethoven and Mozart to the Beatles, Bruno Mars, and music from Final Fantasy, Iron City Strings is your go-to live music specialist.

From the moment we reached out to Iron City Strings, their communication was easy, quick, and very understanding of our needs. The quality of their work was excellent - the music they played during our ceremony and reception was beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable for us and all our guests. They truly made my walk down the aisle feel like a dream come true, and their professionalism and talent added so much to the magic of our special day. We are so grateful to have had Iron City Strings as part of our wedding celebration!
Palmer F., 2 months ago
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Manor Productions Professional DJ Service 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

Welcome to Manor Productions, where we specialize in creating unforgettable entertainment experiences. Specializing in weddings and events, we are passionate about delivering exceptional music and ambiance. Our talented DJs curate personalized playlists, ensuring the perfect soundtrack for your special day. With top-notch equipment and a knack for reading the crowd, we keep the dance floor buzzing. We pride ourselves on professionalism, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. From the initial consultation to flawless execution, Manor Productions goes above and beyond to make your event stress-free and memorable.

DJ Spade of Manor Productions was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend his service to anyone. He went above and beyond to ensure that all requests were granted. To achieve those goals he not only visited the venue to ensure proper sound, he also sent an app to gather timeline of events along with a zoom call for clarity of the app. If you choose this DJ you will be more than happy. Thank you again DJ Spade!
Sabrina W., 2 years ago
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Will Thompson Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

We are a high energetic band that can play multiple genres of music! Very aware of the crowd and energy! Helpful to assist your guest to have a good time. Voted Emerald Coast best band, the Will Thompson Band brings the very best quality sound and professionalism to each event. Book them today and rest assure you will be taken care of for your next event.

These guys played our wedding and they were AMAZING! Great energy, quality equipment, incredible talent, and a killer song list! Will was super easy to work with! Highly recommend! Not only that, we have worked with them at multiple other weddings (we own a catering company), and they have literally been some of the most fun wedding we have worked. Guests always love The Will Thompson Band!
Bekah and R., 6 months ago
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The Copper Piano - Dueling Pianos 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

Our signature Dueling Pianos show is guaranteed to entertain and leave your guests talking about how fun your wedding was for long time to come! Our talented entertainers take pride in personalizing each performance with exuding energy and charisma. Having performed all over the world, on cruise ships, resorts, theme parks, sporting events, etc., our large range of musical expertise will please any audience from 8 to 80.

We were huge fans of Dueling Pianos as we had seen them several different places throughout the country. We just didn’t know how it would translate into wedding entertainment. From the first inquiry, Jason responded almost immediately and was very thorough and informative in his communication. We set up a phone call about a week later and we just knew it was going to be the right fit! The show was amazing and the entertainers really wowed the crowd. They were funny, personable and of course talented. We would highly recommend The Copper Piano to anyone considering live music!!
Jordan and E., 4 years ago
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The Salamanders 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

High-Energy, Top-Class Live Party Band For hire for parties, corporate functions, city celebrations, weddings, & more. The Salamanders is one of the top live party bands in the world! With two of the most talented lead singers in the industry backed by nationally-acclaimed musicians, The Salamanders have a flawless sound and radiant energy that will keep your guests dancing all night long. From ceremony music to cocktail hour entertainment, first dance through the reception & dance party, The Salamanders are the live wedding music band of choice for venues and planners across the United States! Ask about our horn section for additional beauty

The Salamanders are truly one of the best bands I've ever seen! Incredible musicians, top notch vocalists, and fantastic energy. Seriously, it's a party band's job to bring the party and nobody does it better. I can't say enough good things about their music, but also how easy they are to work with, how friendly, how professional, they really are the full package in every way.
Adam Overacker, 4 years ago
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Tasteful Tea Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Akron, AL for additional fees

We are an experienced and interactive band based out of Atlanta, Georgia. With years of experience performing throughout the Southeastern United States, we’ve had the privilege of playing at some of the most prestigious venues, such as The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. With the ability to customize Tasteful Tea's number of members from a duet to a 12-person strong big band, you can ensure that the sound is exactly what you want. Our song list spans a wide range of genres and eras, so you can pick the tunes that mean the most to you.

First of all: during our reception, countless people came up and asked where we had found this band; they were that good!! This band kept our friends and family of all generations on the dancefloor. Tasteful Tea worked with us to add specific instruments that we wanted for our favorite music genres and had a great song list to look at for reference. They knew how to read a room and keep the party going (without cheesy get-on-the-dancefloor songs). So kind and really made our reception the blast that it was!
Abby, a year ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Akron, AL

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Akron, AL?

Live bands typically range from $500 to $18,500, averaging at $3,500. DJs range from $300 to $1,400 and average at $850. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $100!

Ultimately, the cost will depend on the number of hours booked, and in the case of live bands, how many musicians are in the band.

Do bands and DJs typically play the entire party from start to finish?

It depends! 86% of bands and DJs in Akron, AL cover cocktail hour and 77% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 77% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

Do most bands learn new songs if you ask them to?

66% of bands in Akron, AL will learn new songs! Make sure you ask about the lead time they need to learn and rehearse something new.

What are the most popular bands and DJs in Akron, AL?

The most popular bands in Akron, AL are The Copper Piano - Dueling Pianos, Emerald Empire Band and The Creswell Club. The most popular DJs are Island Sound, DJ T Smooth and Born To DJ, LLC.

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