The Best Wedding DJs in Carlsbad, CA

The Best Wedding DJs in Carlsbad, CA

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299 Wedding Bands & DJs in Carlsbad, CA

Shivan Music 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Shivan Music is a wedding band and musical entertainment service based out of Los Angeles, California. Shivan is an independent singer, songwriter, guitarist, and performer who has played countless gigs over the last 13 years - from small venues to corporate events, wineries, and weddings, Shivan Music is dedicated to creating musical experiences that are fit for any setting. Shivan can play everything from classic covers to original songs, so no matter your music and entertainment needs, he has got you covered.

Shivan is such a kind and endearing vendor! Before I walked down the aisle I heard his performance and it brought me comfort and peace in that moment. The live music is a memory that both my husband and I will cherish deeply. He learned new songs for our wedding, was professional, and his attention to detail during the planning process made working with him a joy. I would highly recommend!
Navi S., 3 years ago
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The Replicas Music & Productions 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Since 2011, THE REPLICAS MUSIC represents some of the very best talent in the music industry. All of our musicians on our roster are session players who live, eat, breathe music every day. If they aren’t in the studio or on stage, they are music educators molding the next generation of great talent. Many of the people on our Live Music Agency roster tour or have toured with some of the biggest names in music. We are a music talent agency and our team of comrades consists of serious professionals who can handle any genre fluently.

We knew we wanted to have a live band at our wedding and we were so excited when we found The Replicas. Hiring them was the best decision we made! Their list of songs is extensive but they will also learn songs just for you! Veronica was so helpful throughout the whole process. She went out of her way to find us a violinist for the ceremony and cocktail hour that fit our budget. To this day, Jason and I and our family and friends talk about how amazing the band was. The dance floor was always packed, we didn’t want the night to end. Highly recommend The Replicas!
Lindsay & J., 4 years ago
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Saro Guitar 

5.0

  • Ceremony only
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

Saro Guitar is an award winning guitarist based in Los Angeles. He appeared in major concert halls such as the prestigious Carnegie Hall (NY), and others. Saro conducts an active playing and teaching career in the Los Angeles area. He holds degrees of Bachelor of Music and a Master's in Music from the University Of Southern California Thornton School Of Music. Saro is a classically trained musician with extensive collaborative experience. His repertoire offers you a variety of guitar music, ranging in the styles of folk, jazz, latin, Spanish, Armenian, classical, pop, etc.. played at the highest quality.

Awarded Best of Zola
Saro was absolutely wonderful. He worked with us to put together some fantastic renditions of the songs we asked him to play, and performed them wonderfully. Communication with him was easy, and no nonsense. If you're looking for some beautiful guitar playing for your wedding, look no further than Saro!
Trevor D., 3 years ago
Restless Vocal Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

Hi! We're Restless Vocal Band - award-winning, high energy, a cappella from the Greater Seattle Area. We're all the fun of a cover band but with voices only. Our set list spans decades of music, from the 1940's through today, and covers a vast amount of genres: Motown, Doowop, pop, rock, jazz, R&B, rap and even a little country.

Awarded Best of Zola
Restless performed an amazing three song r&b set at our wedding. Jordyn and Sean especially are such great vocalists, and I'm still in awe of how the rest of the group makes incredible instrumentation with just their voices. In addition to their perfect performance, they were fantastic to work with. We asked them to send demos of the songs before the performance and they did so without any complaints or reservations (and, again, sounded great). They arrived early on the day of the performance and we never had to worry at all about their professionalism. We looked at almost acapella group in the Northwest before booking Restless, and we are so happy that we decided to work with them. We can't recommend them enough.
Christopher, 3 years ago
Cuarteto Guataca 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

Bassist and bandleader Josh Levine got his start in the professional music business busking in SoHo with The Flying Neutrinos in ’93, so when NYC shut down in Spring of 2020, he capitalized on his experience as a street performer and began to play regularly in the parks of NYC with percussionist and sonero, Jainardo Batista, renowned flutist Itai Kriss making his debut on Cuban trés guitar, and María Raquel on vocals and minor percussion. Before long, the quartet had generated some buzz, several venues hired them to play outdoors and pianist Gabriel Chakarji and Grammy winning flutist and vocalist Jeremy Bosch became staples of the group.

I have used Cuarteto Guataca both personally (birthdays, family events) and professionally as a wedding/ event florist and event planner for YEARS. Every time they manage to get everyone on their feet. They are super professional always and extremely easy to work with. Hands down, Josh and his band will always be my first choice for latin entertainment (any entertainment for that matter)!!
Leatal Cohen, 3 years ago
J Pratt Ent. 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

Before taking the stage to rock out in front of thousands or throwing parties of his own, the love & passion for music started at an early age. The connection to the power of music has always been intriguing. Starting out as a hobby & something fun to do, turned into much more! P KNOCK has mastered the art of providing a custom experience at all events with good music that engages the crowd. Whether the nightclub, wedding, or music festival, you can rest assured that P KNOCK will engage his crowd & have people dancing! With 8 plus years of djing & growing up in a family of avid music lovers, the music is life testament is true mantra.

I would highly recommend Dj P KNOCK! He was very responsive, timely, professional, and he kept the party going as soon as it started. I do not think the guest stayed seated the entire night and he kept it going all the way until the end. He listened to my clients request and went above and beyond to provide exceptional service. Dj P KNOCK.....is the best DJ ever! I cannot wait to work together again.
Tira, 4 years ago
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Adi The DJ 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

As a premier Indian wedding DJ in Arizona, we provide DJ, sound, dhol & lighting services. We absolutely love what we do, and we are honored to have provided services to hundreds of Indian weddings for all of our wonderful clients! We pursue perfection. Our goal is to facilitate all musical and lighting needs. We strive to meet our clients expectations to carry out the event with the upmost care and coordination.

Working with Adi the DJ is always such a pleasure. He is very personable and very professional. He always aims to deliver 110% beyond what is contracted which is what I love about him. Highly recommend him and will always be recommending him to my clients.
Jo Ann M Grant, CPCE, 4 years ago
Wild Faith (Leonardo Armijo) 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $1,888
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

"My guests didn't stop raving about how awesome the band was." This is direct from a wedding client review. Our diverse repertoire allows us to help you create the perfect soundtrack for your wedding (Ask for our song list!) We are a contest winning, personable band looking to make your wedding unforgettable. We perform dozens of wedding per year. Great with all ages, special requests and have event planning experience. I'd love to provide price quotes tiered for up to a 6 piece band. That way you can find the perfect balance for your budget and music entertainment needs.

Working with Leo was a great experience. He went above and beyond in providing me the service I had anticipated. His band Wild Faith played for my wedding reception just last weekend and they sounded great. When I first started talking with Leo about his availability he was prompt in his communication and also offered to learn new song material beyond his already extensive set list. This was what really made Leo an exceptional value to us. His offer of learning special songs for us, attention to detail, timeliness in communication as well as showing up on time at our cold and rainy outdoor ceremony site were what he delivered. His band sounded great and he also nailed everyone of our requested songs. In my opinion Leo and his band were ultimately a great fit for us. His value in comparison to other bands I spoke with was unsurpassed. It's a shame that far to often when the term wedding comes up in the hiring process, bands and other vendors seem to charge more for no other reason than the simple fact that they chose to do so. Leo did not over charge for his services and his performance was simply amazing. My guests didn't stop raving about how awesome the band was. He made our wedding special with his professionalism, kindness and the unique sound of his band. He was engaging with the crowd and I wouldn't hesitate to hire Wild Faith again for any future needs. I highly recommend talking to Leo about any live music performances you need to book. He will over deliver and you will be the beneficiary of his work.
Jay B., 3 years ago
That Special Song 

5.0

  • Production company
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

We make songs tailored to tell the unique story of a couple. We love working with partners to craft a personalized piece of music for your big day or as a gift on special occasions. With a few paragraphs of backstory and/or your vows let our team of song writers write a song just for you!

Brian & Jake are wonderful to work with and it has always been a seamless process to work with them for all of the events at our venue. Guests always enjoy and compliment their performances and we are excited to continue to work with them in the future. Highly, highly recommend having them join your event!
Abigail Miller, 3 years ago
Carte Blanche Jazz Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

Carte Blanche is a 6-piece jazz ensemble based in New York City that performs international jazz classics from the 1920’s to the 1950’s. Featuring accordion, violin and female vocals, the group has performed around the globe. With their unique international sound and glamorous vintage style, Carte Blanche transports its audiences to times gone by with original renditions of classic songs in 7 languages – English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Yiddish. The ensemble’s versatile instrumentation has a rich captivating sound which brings elegance and refinement to any event.

We can't say enough about how amazing Carte Blanche was at our event. Not only are they incredible musicians, but Kate the bandleader made everything so smooth from the planning process. She was very thorough and made sure everything went off without a hitch. They learned a few special songs for our ceremony and reception and put their own special touch on them to make it really special for us. They looked so glamorous and our friends and family are still telling us how unique they were, and couldn't believe how many languages the singer can sing in! This band is truly special and will elevate your wedding. Thank you Carte Blanche for an unforgettable night!
Mariann and M., 3 years ago
OPOV Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

OPOV Band is a well established band in business since 2014. We are currently an 10 piece band and 1 sound engineer. Our instruments are Drums, Bass, Keys, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, and Saxophone. We currently have 1 male vocalist and 2 female vocals. We do have the ability to add instruments and vocals upon client request. All of our musicians are experienced, professional, and seasoned. We enjoy playing good music covering various genres such as Motown, R&B, Soul, Pop, Classic Rock, and Rock 'n' Roll. OPOV Band is a well established LLC ready to meet your musical entertainment needs. OPOV Band, "Always giving the people what they want"

You can't go wrong with this band. They handled the whole evening with style, energy, and professionalism, including: wedding ceremony music, dinner background music, reception announcements, and the best night of dancing music imaginable. Plus, they're really good people, who worked closely with us all along the way to guarantee a very special day. Thanks!!!
Emily F., 3 years ago
Kreative Sound Productions 
  • DJ
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

Renowned for his distinctive turntable skills, Jay Valdez, better known as Akshen, is one of the best in the business. His love for the “Perfect Beat” has helped him develop his very own, versatile style. Akshen has been a music enthusiast since his teen-age years and mastered the art of musical fusion. His unwavering passion for music alongside his immaculate sense of professionalism makes him stand out from the crowd. Akshen has the ability to seamlessly blend a diverse range of musical genres. His engaging stage presence and a knack for sensing the musical pulse of his audience, guarantees an unforgettable experience.

DJ NiteCrawler 
  • Band/dj
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

I come from a musical background playing the trumpet & drums growing up. My passion for music grew into a love for the art form that is deejaying during college. I am the perfect blend of turntablist, party rocker, eclectic music enthusiast & MC who has been fortunate to take my talents around the county. After my tenure at Bucknell University, I landed in my new city of Washington D.C. and have taken crowds on a musical journey at the most popular clubs, bars, & events around DC, Philly, Dallas, Atlanta, & New York to name a few. Some notable clients include MGM, Kennedy Center, Amazon, Netflix, LInkedIn & U.S. Black Chambers of Commerce.

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About wedding bands & DJs in Carlsbad, CA

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Carlsbad, CA?

Live bands typically range from $300 to $18,500, averaging at $3,500. DJs range from $550 to $3,000 and average at $1,400. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $150!

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! 83% of bands and DJs in Carlsbad, CA cover cocktail hour and 81% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 74% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

59% of bands in Carlsbad, CA 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 Carlsbad, CA?

The most popular bands in Carlsbad, CA are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Lucky Devils Band. The most popular DJs are Second Song, Southcoast Production Group and Dancing DJ Productions.

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