The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Johnson City, NY

The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Johnson City, NY

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109 Wedding Bands & DJs in Johnson City, NY

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The Uptown Groove 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $5,300
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

The Uptown Groove is a corporate event and wedding band based in Western, NY. They play Jazz, Motown, R&B Soul, Funk, Rock and current Top 40 Pop/Rock. Uptown Groove can provide live music for ceremonies, cocktail hour, dinner and receptions. Their wedding packages also include full DJ and emcee services. Get all of your musical and entertainment needs from The Uptown Groove!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Uptown Groove was the highlight of our wedding reception! From the moment we first spoke with them, the band was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and quick to respond to all of our questions. On the day of the wedding, their energy and enthusiasm were infectious - they kept our guests dancing all night long with their fun, high-energy performance. The lead singer has an absolutely beautiful voice, and the musicians are all incredibly talented. The horn players were especially a hit, dancing and playing all around the venue, even getting up on the stairs at one point! Everyone loved The Uptown Groove and could not stop raving about them. We're so glad we chose them to be a part of our special day.
Tristan L., 4 months ago
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K&K Music Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

At K&K Music Entertainment, we understand that the right choice of music can make any event spectacular. We focus on creating strong relationships with our couples, so that we can help them realize their unique vision for their special day. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer services and place a great deal of effort on providing near flawless productions.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had K&K Music Entertainment provide DJ and MC services for my wedding. Kevin was great with coordinating with the other vendors to ensure that the ceremony and timeline went smoothly. He curated a wonderful list of music that encompassed the vision I had for my ceremony and the music for the reception was perfect for keeping people up and on the dance floor! I cannot recommend Kevin enough! Thank you so much for helping make my wedding perfect!
Sabrina E., 3 months ago
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Dennis Winge Music 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Johnson City, NY
  • Offer

Versatile, flexible, engaging, and easy to work with to create memorable events! -- Based in Ithaca, New York, the Dennis Winge Ensemble plays weddings and other celebratory events throughout the Finger Lakes (Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira, etc.) What makes them unique is their huge repertoire of rock, pop & jazz spanning many decades. They are flexible and spontaneous and truly customize each event based on the couples' preferences.

Awarded Best of Zola
Dennis is a very talented musician adept at many styles. He is an excellent communicator and collaborator and works with other wonderful musicians. I highly recommend Dennis as either a solo musician or as part of a musical combo that he pulls together for your event. You and your guests will be sure to have a lovely time.
Happiest Days Designs, a year ago
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Dj Mike Melice 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Rated as one of the best DJs in Upstate NY, Mike Melice is the premier choice for couples looking for a modern DJ experience in Syracuse, Ithaca, Geneva, and the Fingerlakes region. With a deep passion for music and a talent for reading the room and mixing in a high energy and open format, Mike ensures that every wedding celebration is memorable and tailored to the couple's unique taste.

If you’re searching for a top-tier DJ in Upstate NY, DJ Mike Melice is the one to book! His communication is fast, clear, and highly professional, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. On the big day, he brings unmatched energy, keeping the dance floor packed from start to finish. DJ Mike Melice masterfully reads the crowd, ensuring everyone has an incredible time. If you want a reception that your guests will rave about for years, DJ Mike Melice is the perfect choice!
Alicia S., 25 days ago
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Engaged Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Your wedding is a unique expression of who you are. You have a vision, and it’s time to bring that vision to life. You deserve to have a celebration as unique as you are! And most of all, your story starts with love. Let us help you tell that story. Engaged Entertainment is a full-time entertainment provider, which means that your event is our 9-5 job, not just a weekend “gig.” You get more of our time and attention to make your event an unbelievable success!

Ryan was amazing and truly made our day so special! He really took time to learn about us as a couple and what our vision was for the day (even if it was a little different from the norm)! He helped map out the day, share the plan with our vendors and execute it. He even went above and beyond with some of our requests like making a custom mash up song for us. The day wouldn’t have been the same without him and our guests couldn’t say enough good things about the music!
Nicole D., a year ago
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Sound Selection DJ & Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,495
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Take what you know about “typical” wedding DJs and throw it out the window! We are innovators in creative, modern wedding entertainment! We listen to you and use imaginative methods to make your dream celebration come to life! Whether you’re having a small, intimate gathering or the biggest party you can imagine, we’ll make sure that your wedding is one to be remembered forever!

I would recommend Scott and Sound Selection 100x over! Working with them was incredibly seamless. I never felt like I had to worry during the planning stages since Scott kept us on track leading up to our wedding. My husband and I were initially concerned about the length of our first dance song, but Scott edited it so it was the perfect length but didn’t sound edited or awkward. Most importantly, Scott kept the energy high and the dance floor was absolutely packed the entire night! We love how he perfectly balanced DJ and announcing responsibilities by interacting with our crowd without being overbearing. We had multiple guests compliment our DJ. Do yourselves a favor and book Sound Selection for your wedding!
Michelle, 2 months ago
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Justin Raymund Deejays 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

If you're crazy in love, I'm crazy in love with music! I hope you love music, too! I'm Justin Raymund. I'd love to connect with you to talk about your vision for your once-in-a-lifetime event and how music can magnify it. I'm a pro DJ with 20+ years of experience doing every kind of event imaginable - and over 500 weddings! I've DJed internationally, backed Grammy Award winners, played hole-in-the-wall-bars, upscale clubs, cruise ships, ballrooms & stadiums – and now I want to play YOUR wedding!

Awarded Best of Zola
Justin was lovely to work with from the start. He was booked for another wedding, but he paired us up with Rob, an associate DJ of his. Both Rob and Justin were so so fun to work with. Rob took the time to text or set up whatever zoom calls we felt we needed. For the actual day, Rob was amazing. We had dinner service, reception, and "after party". Robs killed it with his flow between songs, and was incredibly accommodating and flexible if we had any requests in the moment, and was able to dodge or handle any "questionable" song requests that came his way. We knew that he always put my husband and I's wishes first. We also had multiple people comment on how good the DJ was during the reception, and after the fact! He also went above and beyond to pull heroics the day of to get some of our DIY spot lighting set up that wasn't set up the night prior. Rob was incredible to work with, and just as fun to chat with. Will miss working with them, but absolutely will be following their journeys and would use them again in a heartbeat! So thankful for Justin and Rob!
Sara, 7 months ago
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Silver Arrow Band 

4.9

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

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 Silver Arrows 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. Ask us about our Photo & Video services!

We had a great experience with Silver Arrow Band. They were easy to work with. They were flexible on the set list and played the music we requested. And, of course, they sounded amazing! So much fun.
Abigail R., a year ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths 

4.7

  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 5 months ago
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Seductionz Soundz Entertainment & Services 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Seductionz Soundz Ent. is a full service entertainment and production company that has grown over the years to offer a wide range of services. Our mission is to provide excellent customer service from the first call right up to your event day. We provide the highest quality musical entertainment that will keep you and your guests on the dance floor. With over 17 years of experience we have the knowledge and expertise to listen to all our clients ideas and vision of what they expect from us and then we transform it into one AMAZING EVENT.

Awarded Best of Zola
The team at Seductionz soundz made our wedding night one to remember! It was such a great time and they were amazing to work with!
Laurel A., 6 months ago
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DJ Lucas Walters 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Lucas Walters is a DJ, creative director, event producer, and restaurateur. With an ethos rooted in music, culture, hospitality, and experience, Lucas’ client portfolio spans Fortune 500 companies, Industry leaders and mavericks, Austrian royalty, couples madly in love, and individuals who love to dance. He’s provided creative services and musical direction for weddings, international conferences, corporate events, retreats, films, some of the world's most beloved nightclubs, and underground music events and festivals.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lucas was recommended to us as "the DJ you want to hire if you want someone you can trust to keep your dance floor full and to read the crowd to keep your party going," which immediately appealed to us. We live in Brooklyn, and got married in the Catskills, and found out that Lucas also DJs regularly at some of our favorite spots in Brooklyn. From our first contact with Lucas, he was responsive, kind, interested in getting to know us and our taste, and super professional. We connected on a personal level as well as on a musical one. Now, having had Lucas DJ our wedding and supply all of the audio equipment, we can't recommend him highly enough. The audio for our ceremony and speeches worked without a hitch (he also helped to professionally feed our ceremony audio/music into our livestream setup), Lucas knew exactly the right moments to take cues for music, and when the dance party began, he played great music that totally matched our vibe and tastes, and as promised, he kept the dance floor full all night (no small feat, especially because we downsized our wedding to 60 guests). In addition to being an excellent DJ, he's also a great guy to be around, and on your wedding day, it's really nice to feel like you are surrounded by people you want to spend time with. Multiple people came up to us to ask about Lucas during and after our wedding, because he was that exceptional. Hire him and you will be so glad you did! Couldn't ask for more in a DJ.
David & A., 4 years ago
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BVTLive! 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

BVTLive! is passionate about making your dreams come true through the gift of live music. Based in Philadelphia, BVTLive! is a full-service live entertainment agency, representing luxury bands, DJs, and specialty acts for weddings and special events. 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I had one non-negotiable for our wedding - to have a live band. We went to the BVT showcase and immediately fell in love with Experience. They were a little bit out of our budget, but we decided to book them anyways and cut back on other things and let me tell you ...they were worth every single penny!!! Luke is the nicest, coolest guy and so great to work with!! He listened to every request we had leading up and I truly didn't think about a thing during the wedding day - he had our timeline completely under control and kept us on track (and if we were running behind I still have no idea because he's that good!!). The band is INCREDIBLE and had our guests on the dance floor all night!! I realized at the end of the night I never even changed out of my heels into my white sneakers because that would have meant leaving the dance floor. Our guests are still telling us how amazing the band was and several of them even got their card for their own events! Having Experience was the best decision we made!! Thank you to all of you for making our wedding day so memorable and fun!!
Cara & P., 2 months ago
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SDR Weddings and Events 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Johnson City, NY
  • Offer

“Unforgettable Wedding Entertainment for Your Special Day” At our wedding DJ company, we’re passionate about creating magical moments that resonate with you and your guests. With over 12 years of experience, we’ve fine-tuned the art of blending charisma, professionalism, and impeccable customer service. Here’s what sets us apart: 1. Tailored Experiences: Your wedding day is unique, and so are your musical preferences. We take the time to understand your vision, ensuring that every beat aligns with your love story 2. Connecting with Guests: During cocktail hour, we’re not just DJs; we’re conversation starters.

Awarded Best of Zola
We could not have been more impressed with SDR Weddings and events at our wedding! From the very beginning, they went above and beyond to make sure the music matched the vibe we were going for. They really took the time to understand our preferences and crafted a perfect playlist that kept everyone dancing all night long. The transitions between songs were smooth, and they seamlessly handled requests from our guests without skipping a beat. What truly stood out was their energy and professionalism. They were not just playing music—they were part of the celebration, engaging with guests, and making sure the entire night flowed effortlessly. Whether it was coordinating with the photographer or adjusting on the fly to fit the mood of the crowd, they handled everything with ease and a great attitude. Thank you so much for making our wedding day even more unforgettable. You truly exceeded our expectations and played a huge role in creating a fun, memorable celebration. Highly recommend Russ and Dennis! Thank you so much for everything!
Shayna L., a month ago
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Living Jade 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $11,400
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

At Living Jade, we are the architects of enchantment, crafting live entertainment experiences for luxury weddings that transcend expectations. Specializing in both US and destination weddings, our international music agency orchestrates melodies that resonates with couples on a profoundly personal level. We understand that your wedding is a symphony of emotions, and our artistry connects seamlessly with your vision, creating a harmonious masterpiece. Elevate your celebration with the essence of luxury - explore Living Jade today by visiting our website.

Awarded Best of Zola
I hired this band for my wedding and they were amazing. From our consultation to the day of the wedding, Patryce and Steve were with us. It did not seem like it was just business. I guess it's because they are a couple. The music was fantastic and the musicians were crème de la crème. I highly recommend them
Vilver, a year ago
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Shawn Gillie Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Shawn Gillie has been heard on FLY 92.3, B95.5, 107.7 GNA and many other stations in the capital region. He has hosted large events and festivals and specializes in weddings. Shawn not only offers DJ services but also Audio Guestbook and Photo Booth Services as well. Reach out for pricing and packages!

Awarded Best of Zola
Shawn did an awesome job! He did the music for our wedding ceremony, the music for the reception, provided uplighting, and the photobooth. My now husband and I enjoyed working with Shawn. He is funny, easy going, and patient. His questionnaire is very detailed and is very helpful for pulling the music together for the day. He also was very focused on making sure my now husband and I heard what we wanted to hear for the music. During the ceremony, Shawn timed the music perfectly. We saw later watching videos that he even cut the microphone out for my brother, the officiant of the wedding, when my brother almost started talking over parents walking down the aisle. Thanks for that, Shawn! Later in the night, we had other challenges with our timeline due to longer than expected speeches, too many tables to say hi to, and my own indecisiveness. Shawn handled all these obstacles very smoothly, kept an eye on the crowd and helped us stay in tune with when we needed to get the dance floor going. He played the songs we requested and helped us out with choosing songs for younger people. Since the wedding went by so quickly, I think the thing I am most grateful for is all the photos and videos he took of the night. The day was a bit of a blur and Shawn let us relive the night by sending us tons of photos and videos of everyone dancing. Thank you for that, Shawn!
Chrissy and D., a year ago
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Larger Than Life ™️ Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

DJ BrianD Is Larger Than Life Entertainment, Your Versatile DJ 4 All Occasions!! 18+ Years In The Wedding, Corporate Event, & Private Party Industry & 27+ Years Spinning Wax 2 CD’s 2 MP3’s! BrianD Began His DJ Career Packing Out Bars & Clubs All Over New England. He’s Had The Honour Of Showcasing His Talents Performing At The US Open In Vail, CO, Spinning Tracks 4 Richard Simmons At A Private Event, & Volunteering At The Boys & Girls Club In Dorcester, MA, Giving The Kiddos Lessons On How 2 DJ. His Passion 4 DJ’n Transitioned 2 A Different Clientele, Although His Love 4 Entertaining Has Always Remain The Same!

Awarded Best of Zola
Brian is one of the best wedding DJs in the business. In the past two years I’ve been to eight different weddings. Brian was the DJ for three of the eight, and the party/reception component of the events was never more fun than when Brian was driving the bus. He is an east coast DJ, but he spun tracks at both of my sister-in-laws’ weddings and as we were searching for a DJ for our own wedding we reached out just to see what he would charge for a wedding in Chicago. Turns out the price was right. Brian traveled to Chicago, MC’d our entire wedding, brought all of the equipment necessary and made our day exceptional in every way. I think there are a few things that really set Brian apart from other wedding DJs. Anyone can stand there and run through a playlist, but Brian went off book a few times to match and capture the energy of the guests. As we were in the midst of the planning process he added zero stress, and just calmly walked us through the process of selecting songs. He had suggestions and recommendations along the way. He even brought an extra speaker so that we could plug our digital piano in and the pianist would be able to play loudly enough. Overall, we can’t recommend Brian highly enough. You will not regret choosing him to DJ at your wedding, party, event. Whatever it is, Brian is a huge value add and a pleasure to work with.
Colleen S., 2 months ago
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Dj Double E 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $950
  • Serves Johnson City, NY
  • Offer

Here at DJ Double E we strive at five star reviews and cherish and handle your wedding as it was our own we have lots to offer from three stages of dance floor lighting up lighting packages dancing on the clouds cold spark introductions monogram gobos excellent MC service setups for every occasion projection projects economical photo booth bundles bubbles fog machines laser lights moving heads and we even offer photography for every event possible please check us out and check all our reviews Google us!

Awarded Best of Zola
In today's world everything is extremely overpriced and service is terrible. My wedding was very stressful for me because of this. I did not have a DJ or a Photographer and honestly was considering just something small scale, until I talked to Ed from DJ Double E. I would give them 10 stars out 5. From the minute I talked to Ed it was a breath of fresh air from the million other outrageously priced DJ's. The price is unbeatable but that's not why I would recommend them. They are absolutely phenomenal and made my entire wedding. The music was perfect from ceremony to the last dance. They were so professional, so involved and so fun. We had a daytime (early) wedding. It is so challenging to get people up and have a good time at 12:30 in the afternoon, I was having meltdowns about it, they reassured me but had the entire place up and having fun. You didn't know if it was day or night. They helped us more than the attendants at the venue. Over 100 guests said how amazing they were. The pictures they took could not be any better. Any other DJ who had packages like this (photo booth etc...) were THOUSANDS, yes THOUSANDS, more!!! I really hate to admit but I'm not easily pleased however I would put my name on the line for DJ Double E after how they made my wedding. DJ Double E exceeded all my and my husband's expectations and -consider yourself lucky if you hire them for any event. I'll be calling them again!!!
Carstene W., 5 months ago
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Fingerlakes Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Fingerlakes Entertainment is DJ & MC Nathan Baker. Nathan is a modern, opnen-format Video and Music DJ that specializes in wedding entertainment. Nathan excels at DJ/MC services, and offers lighting, and photo booth services. Nathan is fun and professional and works hard to ensure couples and guests have a relaxed and memorable day. Having almost 20 years experience Nathan is a wealth of knowledge, experience, AND a FUN resource.

Awarded Best of Zola
Nathan was an incredible DJ for our wedding. The dance floor was packed all night thanks to his curation and expertise! He was incredibly professional, responsive to emails, adjusted to any chances we needed to make, and adapted to day-of-changes super easily. He truly was the best DJ we could have possibly asked for.
Grace V., 5 months ago
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Soundz Amazing DJ Service 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Wedding celebrations are a delightful combination of music and dancing wrapped up in love. Soundz Amazing builds on these ingredients to create genuine laughter, tears of joy, and excitement throughout your celebration. Your result? Your wedding goes far beyond mere customization. Soundz Amazing helps create a personalized event that is filled with emotion which will have you and your guests raving about forever! At Soundz Amazing we believe your wedding should be just that - YOUR wedding!

Awarded Best of Zola
If your looking for an awesome, amazing DJ for your special event, soundz amazing DJ service is the way to go. Mike was absolutely amazing in everything that he did to make it an amazing night. My wedding was far from traditional. We had a disney themed wedding, Mike came up with ideas on how to incorporate the theme, he introduced the bridesmaids and groomsman as princesses and princes, and the bride and groom as queen and king. He came up with the idea of doing voiceovers to make the father and daughter dance and the husband and wife a little more special. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. He got everyone on the dance floor, the song selections were great. He listens to what couples want, he really spends time to get to know his clients before the event. He makes sure everything is correct even if there happens to be changes the day before or the day of. Mike and his wife were everything we were looking for in a dj service. We honestly can't thank them enough! Briana and Sperling
Briana, 3 years ago
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DreSteff Events 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,285
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Based in Montclair NJ, DreSteff Events is a Wedding DJ & production company offering the BEST in Music, Photo Booths, Unique Lighting Design & more! We create personalized experiences and blissful moments for the most discerning clientele and their guests. We take great care in packing dancefloors, transforming venues and creating a fun environment; assurring nothing but perfection! From your first email/call with DreSteff, you will quickly realize how he pays a lot of attention to every detail and how creative he is when it comes to personalizing and making your celebration of love unlike any other. 

Awarded Best of Zola
Stefan from DreSteff Events was great with communication - he was open, friendly and responsive throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, Stefan did excellent work and we had a great time! He got involved in all the wedding events and engaged really well with everyone. We played a few fun games at our reception and Stefan fit right in, joking around with the guests. Overall, Stefan and DreSteff Events helped make our special day truly memorable.
Kelly D., 2 months ago
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Dash of Class Platinum Wedding DJ’s / Platdash 5 Star 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

With a sterling 5-star rating across multiple platforms, Dash of Class Platinum Entertainment has been a leader in top-tier entertainment for over 25 years. Our experienced DJs curate unforgettable playlists tailored to your event, ensuring personalized, extraordinary moments. Let us be the soundtrack to your cherished memories.

Our wedding was a PARTY thanks to our DJ. Every detail that was asked for was implemented. Nothing was forgotten about from timing, special requests, details, etc. We had made a playlist for the reception of our favorite choices and the kind of songs we wanted, and Steve and his team succeeded to make our wedding the crazy party we wanted. We got married on a Thursday and people stayed the whole night thanks to him. He made our wedding feel like a long, young, night club outing. THANK YOU
Magdalena F., 3 months ago
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Sound Society Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $11,000
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Sound Society is an elite music group performing in New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, & Washington, DC. Sound Society partners with highly selective clients to create upscale events that are distinctive and unrepeatable. They deliver unrivaled entertainment experiences that get people dancing – and talking.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sound Society was the ABSOLUTE highlight of our wedding. They are true musicians, who bring joy and care to their work. Working with Hannah brought a lot of calm and ease to the process. The set up they bring is gorgeous and professional looking. And the sound is just without comparison. I work in the arts, so I have a lot of experience dealing with live music. Rest assured, hiring Sound Society for your event is the biggest gift you can give yourself and your guests. And I do feel the pricing is respectable and fair, given what they provide!
Annie T., a month ago
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Upbeat Occasions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,599
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

It’s the one-on-one relationship that you have with your event host throughout your planning that will, and absolutely should, spill over into the atmosphere of your event. Getting to know you with the desire to personalize your entertainment, not simply customize, is a large part of where creativity comes from, and not just mine, but yours as well! I love to offer many suggestions and ideas for your event but also find it just as important to hear your "unique" and "awesome" ideas.

Caroline was the DJ at my wedding in the beginning of august and the whole entire process from meeting her the first time, to building the playlist, to the final meeting and big day, was so easy and fun! She always checked In with us to see if we had any questions along the way and how we were feeling. Throughout the event she would check in and ask questions to make sure we were okay with guest requests and other things that were going on. I couldn’t suggest a better DJ. The music was everything we hoped for and more. Do not hesitate to have Caroline/upbeat occasions for your wedding. You will not regret!!
Nina D., a year ago
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Peter Naughton Productions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,599
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Peter Naughton is a wedding DJ located in Fayetteville, NY. Since 2010, Peter has served couples in Syracuse, Utica and all of Central New York, with the occasional road trip to the Finger Lakes, the Thousand Islands or the Southern Tier. Peter's Stress-Free Wedding Package covers everything you need for an unforgettable celebration! Music, wireless mics, ceremony coverage (if needed), dance floor lighting and uplighting for one great price! See details at https://peterthedj.com/weddings. To ensure top-notch service for each couple, Peter books just one wedding per weekend. Request a quote and book your date before someone else does!

Awarded Best of Zola
Peter was the DJ at our wedding on 9/21/2024, and we cannot say enough good things about him! He was extraordinarily organized (which was so helpful as a Type-A bride), and his planning form brought up items we never would've even considered. When our original venue closed, Peter immediately shifted gears and got to work planning for our new venue. He took the time to edit our first dance and parent dance songs, and even tracked down an Iranian song for us that my husband had requested. And best of all, he kept the dance floor packed all night! We highly recommend him to any couples who are considering a DJ for their wedding.
Callie A., 3 months ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Johnson City, NY
  • 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 most of the stress associated with planning your wedding! We are available nationwide including your area!

Awarded Best of Zola
A Better DJ and photographer is absolutely the best deal you can get for any of your events! The planning, the professionalism and the service is by far the best you can come across. Michael will answer your call at anytime, and if he misses your call he will get back to you asap! If you are looking for a photographer and DJ combo you will not only save thousands but you will save a ton of time.
Martin J., 6 months ago
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Aspen Strings 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Aspen Strings brings you live music for weddings, private and corporate events to the Tri-State area (NY, NJ & PA) and beyond. We make any event an elevated experience for your guests with a tasteful selection of classical, jazz, Bossa nova, Flamenco, Samba, Latin & Tango arrangements.

We had a wonderful experience working with Aspen Strings for our wedding! They were super friendly and easy to get in touch with throughout the planning process. We picked some unique songs for our processional that typically have heavy orchestration involved but Bryan was able to arrange them to sound beautiful on just guitar. The bossa nova they played for our cocktail hour was also incredible, everyone loved it! Such great style and energy all around, we couldn’t have asked for better live music on our special day.
Lauren C., 5 months ago
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Mama Juke 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Mama Juke is a gumbo of New Orleans influenced blues, blue-eyed soul, funk, and folk. Actor/singer Elijah Bridges brings elements of bluegrass and rag with his soulful harmonica, acoustic guitar, and voice. Amos Rose is a world traveling multi-instrumentalist who also sings and plays lead Telecaster guitar, and was recently featured by Jazz at Lincoln Center. Brendan O’Grady is an in-demand session musician and fixture on the greater New York scene since his roots growing up in Yonkers. Drummer Jon Wert is a sought-after musician, collaborating with a wide variety of artists in the jazz, rock, pop production shows and songwriter worlds.

Mama Juke was absolutely incredible at our wedding! They played for both our ceremony and cocktail hour, and their music truly set the perfect vibe for each part of the day. We had to make some last-minute adjustments due to rain, and they were so flexible and accommodating, handling everything with ease. From the moment we started working with them, they were easy to communicate with and completely professional. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how amazing they sounded, and they really made the whole day feel extra special. We’re so grateful to Mama Juke for making our wedding unforgettable, and we would highly recommend them!
Allie T., 3 months ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

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!

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 5 months ago
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The Love Revival Orchestra 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Music makes the wedding! In fact, it's the centerpiece of your wedding - and a great, joyous, dynamic wedding band will make your event truly special and memorable. The Love Revival Orchestra is not your typical Wedding Band. We are able offer boutique-style service because we are a REAL band - with world-class musicians who've played hundreds of gigs together and are great friends!

Awarded Best of Zola
LRO is simply amazing. (They were the first vendor we hired.) They are so easy to work with and really want your wedding to be amazing! They are an insanely talented bunch and not the “typical wedding band.” We’ve been to several weddings where they played (including our own) and each time is fantastic, so they always hit the mark. If you want a wedding where everyone is on the dance floor, the energy is high, and people will talk about your day for literally years to come ... hire LRO. If you don’t, you’re making a mistake.
Natalie, 4 years ago
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Atlas Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

Atlas has a proven track record of success. Atlas has performed at 100's of Weddings and has a long list of corporate clients including AT&T, Allstate, Anheuser-Bush, Buffalo Bills, Burger King Corporate, Carrier, Chase, Chrysler, Citi Bank, Coca Cola, Ford, GE, GM, Johnson & Johnson, Key Bank, Kodak, Lockheed Martin, Merrill Lynch, NASCAR, PGA, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Time Warner, Xerox and many more. Our goal is to make your big day the celebration of a lifetime, with great music and a high-energy performance.

Every time Atlas performs at Irondequoit Country Club I am reminded why they are our number one choice for our member events and the number one choice for our couples. The entire band is incredibly talented, outgoing, and energetic. No matter who they are playing for, their wide variety of songs, and infectious personalities, will make sure everyone is on the dance floor. Their attention to detail leading up to, and during a show, confirms why they are considered the best. They never disappoint and we can't to have them back.
Jennifer Zager, 3 years ago
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The Grand Central Station Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

We LOVE to make people dance !!!!!! Our music library is enormous, if you can dance to it, we probably play it. Great party music that will have EVERYONE on the dance floor. We play all styles of music and sound amazing. Our goal is to make your event AMAZING

Paul and the band are premier entertainment in the Capital District. We chose them for our wedding after seeing them perform several shows around the area. They are well versed in all of the components that go into your big day and that relieves a lot of stress. The only time the dance floor was empty was when we were eating. Every member of the band is extremely talented, from the bass and drums as the foundation, the tasty licks and riffs from the guitar and the incredible vocals. Their versatility impressed everyone at our wedding and cannot express how grateful we are for putting on a spectacular show. I will be recommending Grand Central Station to anyone who is looking for entertainment for their wedding. Thank you guys! J&K
Jeff and J., 5 months ago
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Hit N Run Mobile DJ 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

With over 20 years of experience in DJing, I have a lot that I bring to the table. I'm not a "jukebox" DJ... I mix and beat match! It's a dying art that I am proud to implement in my gigs. We are family owned and operated, friendly, affordable, and bring the party to you! Weddings are something that we LOVE to do and make sure that YOUR special day is all about..... YOU!!! We have many extra add ons like a 360 photobooth, confetti cannons, cold spark machines, and dancing on the clouds. Let us here at Hit N Run Mobile DJ make your wedding the wedding of your dreams!

Hit N Run Mobile DJ was fantastic for our wedding! They were incredibly professional and attentive throughout the entire planning process. On the day of, they arrived early to set up and ensured the music was perfectly tailored to the vibe we wanted.The DJ had a great personality and read the crowd well, seamlessly transitioning between genres to keep everyone entertained. We received so many compliments from our guests about how much fun they had dancing. Hit N Run truly went above and beyond to make our special day even more memorable. We highly recommend them to any couple looking for an outstanding mobile DJ service.
Kylene J., 4 months ago
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The DJ Duo 

5.0

  • Band/dj
  • Serves Johnson City, NY

We are Don and Moon, the DJ Duo. We are a professional DJ/MC duo central to the Finger Lakes of New York State. More than a DJ/MC team, we are artists. We are musicians, entertainment connoisseurs, and wedding enthusiasts. We’ve worked together as a duo in the entertainment industry since 2012. Providing wedding entertainment services for premier venues throughout New York since 2016, we’ve worked with and beside the top wedding vendors in the region. Reach out at any time, we’d love to hear from you for all of your entertainment needs. Let’s make some memories! We look forward to celebrating with you at your next event.

Don and Moon were great to work with, I highly recommend hiring them for your wedding! Don was professional, organized, and listen to our requests and needs. Music is so important to us and they made our wedding music feel like “us”!
Amelia S., a year ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Johnson City, NY

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Johnson City, NY?

Live bands typically range from $500 to $18,500, averaging at $5,000. DJs range from $695 to $4,000 and average at $1,600. 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! 88% of bands and DJs in Johnson City, NY cover cocktail hour and 85% 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?

69% of bands in Johnson City, NY 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 Johnson City, NY?

The most popular bands in Johnson City, NY are Silver Arrow Band, Louis Pettinelli Entertainment and The Love Revival Orchestra. The most popular DJs are Dj Lennox: DJ And Photo Booth Services, Get Down Tonight Entertainment, Inc. and Elegance Entertainment.

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