The Best Classical Wedding DJs in Carterville, IL

The Best Classical Wedding DJs in Carterville, IL

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32 Wedding Bands & DJs in Carterville, IL

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Bluewater Kings Band 

4.9

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carterville, IL
  • Offer

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 Bluewater Kings 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!

We were thrilled with the Bluewater Kings Band for our wedding! Owen was fantastic to work with - he was prompt, organized, and enthusiastic in his communication. We splurged on adding a sax player and were so glad we did - it really brought an extra layer of talent and fun. The band absolutely nailed our preferred musical vibe. As soon as the music started, the dance floor filled up and stayed packed all night long! The set list matched our taste perfectly. The band brought a highly professional yet fun energy that kept the party going. Their musicianship was top-notch and their song selection had something for all our guests to enjoy. We felt like royalty celebrating with the Bluewater Kings Band behind us - choosing them was one of the best decisions we made for our big day!
Amanda S., 5 months ago
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DJ Obie 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carterville, IL

I got into DJing by accident. After learning that working as an Industrial Engineer in a fortune 500 company didn't bring me much fulfillment, a friend suggested I join his DJ company. His company supplied DJ services for over 200 weddings a year! After my first wedding gig I was hooked. It gave me purpose, and an outlet I never knew was possible. I quickly became the most requested DJ in the company and within my market. Now I DJ on my own, and I'm so blessed to be able to curate an atmosphere of joy where families can connect.

Awarded Best of Zola
Being a wedding planner, working with top notch vendors is very important to me. And working with Obie did not disappoint! He is very professional to work with and talk about getting a party started, Obie is your guy. You can't go wrong with Obie emceeing your event!
Lisa Syring, 2 years ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $745
  • Serves Carterville, IL
  • Offer

Choose your perfect wedding DJ, Photographer, Videographer, and Photo Booth with an entertainment company and name you can trust, GUARANTEED. We are as professional and fun as it gets, yet simple and AFFORDABLE. Let our team absorb your stress like a sponge! Since you'll be working exclusively with one company, your entire experience is guaranteed to be a breeze, and you SAVE $100 per service when bundling them.

Direct entertainment LLC was just what I needed for my wedding a one stop shop! I was able to get my photographer Dave, Videographer Alex and DJ Chip all at one stop! All 3 were very friendly and accommodating! They discussed with me and helped me with the whole process! Very great to work with, just WONDERFUL!!
Crystal B., 3 months ago
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The Music Diva 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Carterville, IL

I’ve been playing music and entertaining for 20 years. 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. I will travel for a fee. I’m available weekends and weekdays.

Awarded Best of Zola
Highly highly recommend!! Will use her over and over again!!
Crystal, 2 years ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Carterville, IL
  • Offer

We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided top level DJ-MC services for over 25 years in budget friendly packages. 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 any of these 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 a lot of the stress associated with planning your wedding! We are available nationwide including your area!

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., 5 months ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carterville, IL

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a musical entertainment company that offers an unrivaled musical experience for clients around the country. We currently service over 25 metropolitan areas throughout the lower 48, and provide musical entertainment for hundreds of events every year. Our past clients include The United Nations, Lockheed Martin, Nationwide Auto Insurance, The Shell Oil Corporation, and many more. No event is too small or large for us. Louis Pettinelli Entertainment has musical ensembles that range from a soloist to a 15 piece party band, and everything in between!

I was blown away by the talent of the musicians, they really take their craft seriously. I requested a Roaring Twenties theme from Louis Pettinelli and they went above and beyond to make it happen. The singer Karlea was phenomenal and did an amazing job of keeping our guests engaged and entertained. The musicians were all courteous, professional, and exceptionally talented. They dressed appropriately for our wedding theme and many of the guests at the Hawthorne Hotel wanted to take pictures with Karlea in her Twenties attire. In addition to being a wonderful experience, they were also a great value for the price. These are top quality musicians and we paid a reasonable price for the band. I highly recommend this group for your wedding.
Rochelle P., 3 months ago
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Be in the Moment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Carterville, IL

We are a married duo who initiated our venture with wedding officiating and eventually included photo booth and DJ services. Our primary focus is on providing superlative customer experience, with the aspiration to craft unforgettable events. We bring an exclusive and lively ambiance to diverse social gatherings. Contact us today for more information on our packages and what we have to offer. Kyle and Shannon Merkle

Kyle and Shannon have hosted their photo booth at several events I’ve attended this year. They are so professional while running it, and helped us capture both our serious and silly sides in the photos! I love having the pictures as memories of fun events with family and friends. Highly recommend!
Melissa, 3 months ago
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Left Stage Productions LLC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Carterville, IL

Hailing from Chicago, I bring a dynamic mix of talent and energy to every wedding celebration, blending seamless emcee skills with an innate ability to read the crowd and set the perfect mood. With years of experience tailoring soundtracks for unforgettable nights, I know how to keep guests dancing and engaged from the first song to the final encore. My extensive music knowledge and attention to detail make each celebration unique and memorable, creating a vibe that reflects the couple’s style while making every guest feel part of the magic.

Left Stage Productions LLC was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding! Their communication style was organized, exciting, and memorable, ensuring everything ran smoothly and punctually. The quality of their work and value was unparalleled - they are truly passionate about what they do and utilize professional equipment backed by years of experience. They kept our wedding day moving along seamlessly and did an awesome job of taking the bits of information we provided and weaving them into a cohesive, memorable love story. We also greatly appreciated how they had everything organized, even down to a pre-wedding checklist, which was incredibly helpful since we didn't hire a wedding planner. Overall, Left Stage Productions made our special day truly unforgettable!
Stephen & J., 3 months ago
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DRS MUSIC, INC 

5.0

  • Band/dj
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carterville, IL

David Rothstein Music was started in 1999. David believes each couple/client deserves to get exactly what they need for their specific event. DRM has a wide variety of ensembles and song choices to make every event meet and exceed your expectations!

We always ranked the music as the number one priority for our wedding, and we’re so glad we entrusted David Rothstein Band to bring our party to life. Planning a wedding during Covid had many challenges, including not being able to see the band live, but thankfully, David has so many live videos available where we can see the entertainment his band delivers day in and day out. Those videos, along with David’s passion for his work, made us confident to chose his team to make our day special. For our wedding, we had a classical duo during the ceremony, a pianist during cocktail hour, a jazz trio during dinner, and an incomparable 10 piece orchestra to dance the night away. From the first note to the final encore, we were BLOWN AWAY with the talent and energy that the band brought. We had a few special requests for the night - from a unique arrangement for our ceremony processional to a mashup of New York songs during the reception - and David’s team was beyond accommodating. We had dancing for 3 hours straight and not once did anyone leave the floor - the band was able to feel the energy in the room and chose the right song for the moment. I stumbled across the ingoing setlist after the party and was actually surprised to see that the band didn’t even stick to the songs they had picked - a sign that they adjusted based on what the crowd was loving. It’s been nearly a month since the big day and people keep telling us how amazing the music was, and we can’t stop watching the many videos David took from the night, reliving the magic that his band created. If you’re thinking about which band to have for your wedding, look no further than the David Rothstein Band - you won’t be disappointed!!
Paige T., 3 years ago
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Max 10 Entertainment, Llc 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,599
  • Serves Carterville, IL

Step into the extraordinary with Max 10 Entertainment a Chicago DJ company – where we don’t just DJ; we architect unforgettable moments. We believe in the alchemy of music and entertainment to elevate life’s extraordinary moments. At Max 10 Entertainment, our mission is to create immersive events that resonate in the hearts and minds of our clients and their guests.

We had a very positive experience with Max 10 Entertainment and highly recommend them for your wedding DJ!! Marcia is very professional, easy to work with, responsive, and we were very happy not only with the planning, Melvin and Marcia did an excellent job day of!! He played beautiful ceremony music and kept the night flowing perfectly! In planning for our wedding, Marcia has a questionnaire that we reviewed together and he had great suggestions for the schedule, realistic times for things, songs in areas we were stuck, and all of that was very helpful! Throughout the night, they kept the guests informed as needed, but was not an overbearing DJ, which is what we were looking for. We really enjoyed working with Melvin and Marcia and highly recommend Max 10 Entertainment!!
Erica C., a year ago
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Chicago Entertainment Agency 

5.0

  • Production company
  • Serves Carterville, IL

Creating memorable events for over fifteen years – Chicago Entertainment Agency – brings you THE BEST in live music and entertainment. We produce and manage hundreds of events every year and our experienced staff will work with you to secure the best talent for your special event. We have established the right relationships in the entertainment industry to bring you the top bands for the best price. Booking entertainment has never been this easy and we make sure we get the perfect talent that fits your budget.

Chicago Entertainment Agency made it super easy for us to pick the perfect band for our wedding! They had so many great options and within our budget. They made this aspect of our wedding planning very enjoyable. Our big day was so special and we couldn't be happier.
Mogilnicki's, 4 years ago
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Carter Events And Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,020
  • Serves Carterville, IL for additional fees

At Carter Events and Entertainment we understand that your wedding is very special. It is a moment in time that cannot be redone, and a day that your friends and family will talk about for years to come. Bringing your dreams to life is our passion!

Awarded Best of Zola
We initially chose Carter Events and Entertainment because it was the DJ our venue recommended. We are so glad they did! We had Steven as our DJ, he is a ball of energy! We met with him and he gave us a form to fill out about what exactly we were looking for in a DJ, level of involvement, music genres, do not plays and so much more! He laid it out and made it super easy for us to communicate what we wanted. Our wedding ran so smoothly because of him and the timeline he helped create for us. Once we were on the dance floor he played exactly what we were anticipating and just looked like he was having fun, which you can’t say about every DJ! We initially opted for no lights, but a couple weeks before wanted lighting added. So simple to do and so glad we did add it! 10/10 recommend for your wedding or event!!!!
Alexa R., 3 months ago
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Ultimate Beats Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Carterville, IL for additional fees

Your wedding is YOUR day! At Ultimate Beats Entertainment, our biggest goal is to make your vision come to life. We customize a plan for your wedding, party, or event that incorporates both dance floor-filling DJ sets and live performances. Join together with your friends and family, get down to great music, and make magical memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
There is no better DJ than DJ Martin. He had us fill out a questionnaire that helped guide us through planning our entire wedding day and ultimately the absolute BEST PARTY ever! I have never seen so many people on a dance floor as I did at our wedding reception. Instead of a head table, we put the DJ façade on the stage where the head tables would have been so that he was the center of attention. Ultimately, it was the best decision. He was able to be close to the dance floor, feel the crowd, and have a good time. He also listened to us on our music choices and guided us on things we were unsure of. We highly recommend Ultimate Beats Entertainment.
Betsy K., 4 months ago
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Sharon Valley Harp, LLC 

5.0

  • Ceremony only
  • Serves Carterville, IL for additional fees

By the time she was three years old, Olivia Claggett was asking for a harp teacher. At six years old, she began taking piano lessons with Jean Wonders, and at eight she began Suzuki harp lessons with professional harpist, instructor, and adjudicator Candyce Dunham. She never looked back after her first lesson in October 2007. During her many years as a student, Olivia continued to push herself musically by competing in numerous competitions winning the annual Buckeye Christian School Organization’s spring competition for five consecutive years.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heavenly sounds from the warmest and genuinely great young women! Professional and passionate about her music, Olivia is 2nd to none. He love for music is evident in her smile as she plays for her listeners. We love having her play at our venue.
Lavender Ridge Farm , 6 months ago
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Turn Up Nashville 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Carterville, IL for additional fees

Here’s the deal: You want a luxury wedding day in Nashville, TN. Congratulations you’ve found the right place. At Turn Up Nashville, we’re passionate about providing a stress-free experience, that creates memories that last a lifetime. We bring a whole new meaning to “event entertainment” by making it relevant, engaging, & all together excellent.

Immaculate vibes across the board!! Tyler, @dj_thehacker, was absolutely what we wanted for our wedding. From the getgo he was so genuine and helpful, we knew we were in great hands. We ended up getting the Legendary tier and HE ATE! I was initially worried that my Latino side of the family wouldn't get their bops, but TYLER made sure that our night was the perfect balance of English and Spanish songs. I would HIGHLY recommend this company and the vibes they have to offer. You won't regret having Tyler making your night legendary! We are so honored and proud to have been this company's first LGBTQIA wedding. 11/10 recommend.
Scott H., 6 months ago
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Jim Perona Guitar, Inc 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Carterville, IL for additional fees

I am an experienced wedding guitarist w/ a repertoire that spans 500+ years of music, including contemporary! For the latter, I create solo guitar arrangements of songs upon request, which maintains it's familiarity while adding a charming elegance. These arrangements are a huge hit with wedding couples! I'm honored to have won numerous "Best of" awards in the wedding industry. Planning & performing music for weddings is my passion and profession. Providing music for your big day is an extreme honor & privilege for me and an opportunity that I never take for granted. I cannot wait to talk more about the music for your big day!

Awarded Best of Zola
I can't recommend Jim enough. It was a treat to have him at our wedding. At first we were just going to have him for our cocktail hour, but due to Covid had to change our wedding up and we had Jim play all evening for us. You should seriously look no further. Jim is a talented passionate musician and will add a beautiful touch of elegance to your wedding day or other special event.
Ed & L., 4 years ago
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Okyne Medialab, Inc. 

4.5

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Carterville, IL for additional fees

Okyne Medialab is a contemporary wedding DJ business based in Austin, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. This entertainment company strives to bring a fresh perspective to the DJ industry. While still taking the lead on the night, these DJs will remain true to your vision and expectations.

We selected Okyne because they offered an option for both a DJ and live music for our ceremony. We liked the ease of everything being under one company. We had a few issues with communication in our planning. Things were not communicated up front and changes were suggested with less than a week out from our wedding (stressful). But day of was great. Our DJ Brad did an awesome job choosing music that fit our group and we were very happy with him.
Kristin G., a year ago
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Landolfi Quartet 

3.7

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Carterville, IL for additional fees

From a Pope to a Prince, Landolfi Quartet has truly played for the best! Landolfi is the most sought after string ensemble in the St. Louis area providing music for wedding ceremonies and receptions, dinners, parties, corporate events, TEDx, a postage stamp unveiling, and even visiting dignitaries.

If you are thinking of booking a string quartet, book Landolfi Quartet. We booked them for 4 hours for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Their communication leading up to the wedding was great and I had no concerns going into the wedding. We chose specific music for the ceremony, the general category of modern music covers for the cocktail hour, and the general category of classical music for dinner. They absolutely exceeded our expectations. Our guests could not stop raving about how wonderful they were, and they especially loved the modern music covers. If you want something unique, I highly recommend the modern music covers. Multiple guests took videos of the group playing and days after the wedding we are still hearing about how everyone loved this quartet. Everyone thought the quartet was well worth the money and personally I thought they were very affordable for professional musicians. Having Landolfi Quartet was one of my favorite parts of our wedding and I would recommend them without reservations to any future bride.
Brittany P., a year ago
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Who Knew Entertainment 
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Carterville, IL for additional fees

Who Knew Entertainment is proud to be the Midwest's Premier AWARD WINNING, ALL LIVE music entertainment, providing all genres of 100% LIVE music for all styles of events since 2007. WK features unique and diverse combinations of award winning, multi-talented musicians from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. From soloists, duos, 3 piece bands up to 12+ musicians, there is NO event too big or too small for WK! We have been honored to play for hundreds of weddings, private events, corporate parties, clubs, even consulates, as well as being signed to a SONY Subsidiary, and being selected by producers for some of the TOP Talent shows.

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Cuarteto Guataca 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carterville, IL 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

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About wedding bands & DJs in Carterville, IL

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Carterville, IL?

Live bands typically range from $150 to $18,500, averaging at $3,000. DJs range from $575 to $3,500 and average at $1,200. 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 Carterville, IL cover cocktail hour and 83% 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 Carterville, IL 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 Carterville, IL?

The most popular bands in Carterville, IL are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Bluewater Kings Band. The most popular DJs are Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths, Endy Events and Ultimate Beats Entertainment.

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