The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Mankato, MN

The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Mankato, MN

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30 Wedding Bands & DJs in Mankato, MN

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Good Times Entertainment 

5.0

Mankato, MN
  • DJ
  • Starts at $150

Good Times Entertainment is a full-scale entertainment firm focused on providing entertainment for any type of event. Our knowledgeable staff will help make your event stress free and keep things running smoothly. Our services include DJs, Photo Booths, Event Lighting, Corporate Audio / Video production, Gameshows, and School and Prom Entertainment.

Logan is a DREAM to work with!! From the initial booking, to the online forms that made day of so easy, to the day of - communication was top notch. We had MULTIPLE people after our wedding tell us it was one of the most fun and packed dance floors they’ve experienced at a wedding and it’s all thanks to this team!! Logan brought the energy, was super interactive and really listened to our requests, concerns, and ideas. Cannot recommend these guys enough - thank you SO MUCH!!
Dylan & V., a month ago
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Bluewater Kings Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN
  • 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!

The Bluewater Kings Band was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, their communication was timely and incredibly helpful as we planned the music for our big day. On the wedding day, they brought an incredible energy and talent that got all our guests out on the dance floor and created a fun, lively atmosphere that we're still raving about. The Bluewater Kings Band truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was a night to remember. We couldn't recommend them more highly for any couple looking for a talented, professional band that will keep the party going all night long.
Veronica S., 6 days ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths 

4.7

  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves Mankato, MN

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., 4 months ago
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DJ Sound Productions & Entertainment, LLC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $675
  • Serves Mankato, MN

We specialize in making your wedding day the most epic celebration ever since 1998! Our passion for excellence is what sets us apart from the rest. We don’t do boring here – our tailored approach means that we cater to your unique style and preferences, creating a wedding that’s as unique as you are making it the most unforgettable experience imaginable. We provide a professional and polished performance that will keep your guests on the dance floor all night long. A DJ Sound Productions wedding is what every Bride desires! So what are you waiting for? Let’s create the wedding of your dreams and make it a party that nobody will ever forget!

DJ Sound Productions & Entertainment, LLC was the perfect choice for our wedding entertainment. ITS LUKE YOU WANT FOR YOUR DJ....or he goes by DJCru I think. Words can not describe our dance. I dont dance...but I did.....ALL night! And we wernt looking for a DJ that could do that. They promised id get the wedding I hoped for and he delivered beat our expectations! His announcements were that of a pro announcer youd hear on the radio and spot on. It was so fun. He took care of us and coordinated with our photographers and they got along so well......and the catering company, he organized us and everything else. Their communication was quick, thorough, and available 24/7. The quality of their work and the value they provided was truly amazing - Luke, our DJ, played the perfect music all night and was awesome beyond belief. He even had my dad out there to the music and my family LOVED Luke. He got music they requested that was impossible for us to get. It's like he was always a part of our family! Talked to us like we were humans, and had grace, and amazing patients. GO WITH THIS COMPANY and even if you have to pay more GO WITH LUKE!!!!
Lucas & M., 3 months ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Mankato, MN
  • 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!

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., 5 months ago
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Ever After Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Mankato, MN

BEST. WEDDING. EVER. You’ve waited for your wedding day for a long time. Now, it’s going to be a reality! Your wedding DJ at Ever After Entertainment will customize the music to fit you. Our preparation starts early with our on-line wedding day planner. Let us know what songs you like – we’re not here to judge. We also do so much more than just play music, we inject life into the party.

We had Aikong as our DJ for our wedding, he made sure everything ran smoothly and even volunteered to help us with anything we may have needed day of. He called us week of just to clarify songs and entrances to make sure it was what we wanted. Everything was absolutely perfect! I even had some family members come up and tell us he was the best DJ they’ve ever seen. The day could not have been any better. Thank you Aikong for making sure everyone had the best time!!
Mikayla W., a year ago
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Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Felix and Fingers is the highest rated dueling piano company in the country. It is a full service, all-inclusive, events entertainment option specializing in wedding, corporate, social, and fundraiser events. We are an organization of highly talented individuals trained to accommodate your wedding needs with professionalism and fun. Should you need background music, no problem! Emcee the introductions… done! Whatever you want playing, we take care of it! Live or DJed, When it’s time for everyone to hit the dance floor, F&F will get your guests dancing, with every show being unique and tailored to you and your guest's requests!

We were planning Impromptu I Do's and Felix and Fingers came in clutch for us. Having been to so many weddings where DJs were a bust and having an older crowd of guests, we knew we wanted something unique! Jake and Mike were fantastic, we got so many compliments on everything from the dinner music to the main event. They even accommodated a late addition ask of them to cover the ceremony which as the Bride I had no time for. Couldn't be more pleased, Jakes communication was outstanding and really put my mind at ease knowing I wouldn't have anything surprises to worry about!
Terri J., a month ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN

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., 4 months ago
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GenerationNOW Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN

You have enough things to worry about at your wedding than finding the right playlist people can dance to. Not only that, it's hard to find the right DJ that will be professional, fun, and read the crowd. With unparalleled personal one-on-one service with your specific wedding DJ months out from your event, we’ll create a custom wedding playlist that speaks to your style and taste that you typically don’t hear played at other weddings.

Awarded Best of Zola
If you want a packed dance floor from beginning to end, a club like experience and the BEST DJ's in town - then choose GenNOW for all your Wedding Day needs. From the first interaction, we knew we were in good hands. Tim responds quickly and really takes care of his couples. When our original GenNOW DJ had a family emergency and could no longer DJ our wedding, Tim immediately found us a new GenNOW DJ - and this is when we were introduced to DJ Matt. I don't have enough words to tell you how incredible Matt is! He is the most energetic, most caring, most bubbly, down-to-earth DJ there ever was. He immediately took my husband and I under his wing and would do anything to make us happy. By the end of the night, he was more like family to us than a vendor. Nonetheless, our dance floor was more like a club then a wedding and every single guest, young or old, was dancing all night long. To this day, people still say how much fun they had! Book GenNOW, ask for Matt, and you won't regret it!!
Kim D., 2 years ago
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Only Toons DJ Service 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Affordable, Experienced and Insured. these are the most important business ethics I have. I strive to assist the couples plan their day. I Do not come with or charge for items you do not need. All fun, no "fluff" to pay for.

We hired Only Toons DJ Service to provide the music and lighting for our wedding reception. Dan was very responsive and professional in all of our communications leading up to the big day, which we really appreciated while planning a hectic wedding! The DJ himself was organized, prepared, and talented. He set up beautiful uplighting around our venue that really enhanced the atmosphere. Even though we didn't have a big dancing crowd, he was still able to keep the energy and vibes upbeat with his music selections while folks mingled and conversed. Overall, we were very happy with Only Toons - he delivered a high quality service and contributed positively to our special day. Their lighting and DJ skills definitely took our reception to the next level while staying within our budget. We'd happily recommend them to other couples planning a wedding!
Brooke B., 3 months ago
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DJ BRETTLY 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Welcome to DJ Brettly’s award winning, highly reviewed world of premier entertainment! Based in La Crosse, but, travels throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa, DJ Brettly is your ultimate choice for unforgettable weddings. With exceptional experience and dedication, DJ Brettly ensures your special day is both flawless and memorable. Whether you're planning the wedding of your dreams or seeking a seamless event experience, DJ Brettly’s impeccable music, engaging presence, and personalized touches set the stage for an extraordinary celebration. DJ Brettly is alsoDJ at Stadium View, Legends, Icon, The Glenwood and more!

DJ Brettly was incredible as our wedding DJ. He took such care in preparing for our big day and on the day of did everything we wanted. We got SO many compliments from guests and our other vendors on how amazing he was, and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. He went above and beyond for us and I cannot recommend him enough! We have already referred him to two other friends getting married next year
Courtney L., 6 months ago
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Golden Touch DJ Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Mankato, MN

Welcome to Golden Touch DJ, where Minnesota DJ Bill Young has dazzled guests of weddings and many other events in the Twin Cities (and surrounding area) for more than 15 years. Bill’s journey as a DJ started years ago when he was a professional dancer. Also born into a musical family, Bill instinctively knows how to get a crowd going—reading people and intuitively choosing songs to get them out of their chairs and onto the dance floors until the party’s over.

I would highly recommend Bill from Golden Touch DJ. He was super attentive to details from start to finish, and had many helpful suggestions. We were thrilled with his services and had a very fun wedding reception with Bill leading the event!
Andrea & G., 3 years ago
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Instant Request DJ Entertainment 

4.8

  • DJ
  • Starts at $985
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

Instant Request DJ prides themselves on providing a service that is customized, tasteful, and fun. With their detailed and valuable online event-planning tool, couples can personalize their options to suit their individual needs. They will help answer questions and discuss options leading up to the wedding. Couples will review the entire plan of the day with their handpicked DJ. Their DJ package includes the emceeing and organizing the night of the event. With over 40 years of experience and stellar reviews they have proven themselves a reliable and award-winning company.

Instant Request was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. DJ Jamal was easy to worth with and kept people on the dance floor all night long!
Kendall, 10 days ago
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Aloha Erica Music - Acoustic Singer 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

Voted #1 Best Band / Live Entertainment in Orlando Magazine's 2024 Best of Wedding Awards. Imagine your wedding day unfolding with music that perfectly complements each joyous moment. As you walk down the aisle, heartwarming melodies set the stage for your love story to come alive. This is the magic that Orlando wedding musician Aloha Erica creates for couples. Do you dream of: A romantic ceremony filled with enchanting melodies? An elegant cocktail hour where guests mingle to beautiful music? An unforgettable first dance? Aloha Erica curates a personalized soundscape you and your guests will be raving about forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
I am so glad I found Aloha Erica and booked her to provide the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Erica listened to my vision for the ceremony music and brought it to life with beautiful renditions of the songs we picked. Erica also alleviated the stress of ensuring that the music cues/changes would work and were timed correctly. She provided music for cocktail hour and numerous guests commented how much they enjoyed the music. She is extremely professional and organized, and was a pleasure to work with. I absolutely would recommend Aloha Erica for any music wedding needs you may have!
Jennifer, 2 years ago
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Trustworthy Music Dj 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

Trustworthy Music DJ is an experienced, professional, full-service DJ & lighting company with multiple DJs to help you celebrate your wedding. We have amazing DJs in Farmington, Lakeville, Minneapolis, Stillwater, Blaine, & Rochester, Minnesota as well as Stockholm & Siren, Wisconsin. All our pricing and information about our packages are on our website.

Awarded Best of Zola
Trustworthy Music Dj was an excellent choice for our wedding DJ. Steve's communication was fast, excellent, and very understanding throughout the planning process. He was personal, attentive, and really helped make our special day feel extra special. Steve had us provide him with our song list ahead of time, and he did a great job adjusting the music throughout the night to keep our guests dancing. Steve was truly great, and we would highly recommend him as a DJ for any wedding.
Connor M., a month ago
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DJ Mitch Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

Hi, my name is Mitch! I grew up surrounded by music. I started playing saxophone in 5th grade and pretty much from then on music has encompassed my life. After graduating from college with a music degree and working in customer service for over 3 years, the thought of combining my passion for music and love of serving people always sounded too good to be true! My number one goal is to help you craft an unforgettable wedding, one note at a time! How do I do that? by getting to know you and catering to your likes and dislikes! Also with my secret weapon! (my saxophone)

We cannot express enough praise and gratitude for Mitch! We had the privilege of working with him for our wedding on 7/6/24. From preplanning meetings to the wedding day, Mitch was extremely on top of everything to ensure our wedding day ran smoothly. He also communicated with our other vendors on the day of the wedding to ensure everyone was on the same page! When we had our live acoustic guitarist back out somewhat suddenly, we reached out to Mitch for references. To our surprise, he offered us an even better idea to have him play sax and a friend play guitar at the ceremony. All of our guests absolutely loved it and it brought a really special feel to the ceremony. On top of that, the energy he brings to MCing got our guests super excited and involved! Part of our package included having Mitch play Sax at the reception… JUST DO IT! It was so fun having him jump on the dance floor and interact with our guests! Mitch made our wedding a day to remember for all, and we cannot recommend him enough. Thank you DJ Mitch!
Shae B., 5 months ago
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Lens On Records Llc 

4.3

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,100
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

Lens on Records LLC is a Minnesota based entertainment company that provides DJ, and Photography services. Our team is made up of talented, detail oriented professionals with years of experience in the field of the services that our company provides. We take pride in our work and are committed to ensuring that our customers are satisfied. Our company offers DJs & photographers for all of your event needs, we have some of the most experienced and professional individuals on staff who are ready to help make your event even more special!

Awarded Best of Zola
We loved working with Lens on Record crew for our wedding! They were so fun and easy to work with. They did a great job - kept everyone on the dance floor all night!
Aliah H., 2 years ago
Harmon Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

Harmon Entertainment is the ultimate DJ service in the Midwest area. Offering MC/DJ packages, lighting, photobooths, and even videography we can build the ultimate experience for you and your wedding. Our DJs are trained to create an epic dancefloor no matter what and we guarantee your guests will be saying "That was the best wedding reception....ever!"

I got married on June 15, and Mason was our DJ. He was absolutely amazing and made our wedding so much fun! I highly, highly recommend him. From our first meeting to the big day, he made everything so easy. We had multiple meetings to go over every detail, even things I hadn’t thought about (and I’m definitely Type A). So many friends and family members came up to me during and after the wedding to say how great he was and to ask for his information for future events. I honestly don’t have a single negative thing to say about him. Mason even got on the dance floor to teach some dances and was constantly helping with other wedding-related tasks besides the music, like making a schedule, helping with our slide show, watching over our raffle stuff and keeping it safe, helping tear up tickets, and so much more. I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else there for that day! He was fantastic on the mic, keeping the energy high and ensuring everyone had a great time. The dance floor stayed full the entire night which was definitely a fear of mine but EVERYONE danced ALL NIGHT! Mason truly did an amazing job. If you’re looking for a DJ, I promise you, Mason is your guy!
Emily B., 6 months ago
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Ryan Shephard 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees
  • Offer

50+ 5-star reviews across major event platforms, and brand new to Zola! My name is Ryan Shephard, and I'm an artist from Cincinnati, OH, (Now located in Chicago, IL) with a large repertoire of experience ranging in a wide variety of musical genres and endeavors including working with and sharing the stage with bands and artists like Sublime with Rome, Richie Ramone of The Ramones, and Chance McCoy of Old Crow Medicine Show. I've played 600+ events that include over a hundred weddings, performances for Fortune 500 companies, high-profile politicians, and more! Quality is my expertise! Let me give you a night to remember.

From the moment we booked Ryan Shephard for our wedding, he was incredibly responsive, quick to answer any questions, and made the entire process easy. On the day of the wedding, Ryan was exactly what we had hoped for - he seamlessly executed our special requests beforehand and took requests from our guests all night long. My husband and I had a very specific vision in mind for the music, and Ryan brought it to life perfectly. My guests raved about him. I cannot recommend Ryan Shephard enough - he was truly amazing and played a big part in making our wedding day so special.
Marty and M., 5 days ago
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DJ Joe 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $995
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

Are you searching for a seasoned DJ to make your wedding a memorable one? Look no further! I'm DJ Joe, with over 20 years of experience, I have successfully rocked weddings, events, and nightclubs throughout Minnesota. As a versatile DJ well-versed in all genres of music, I know how to create the perfect atmosphere . You can trust me to effortlessly mix music, keeping your guests on their feet and the party going all night long. Additionally, with my exceptional emcee skills, I will ensure that your event flows smoothly from start to finish.

DJ Joe kept all of his promises and was super easy to work with. He kept the party going all night, his footprint didn’t take up a ton of space and his equipment all worked flawlessly. Terrifically nice guy and I highly recommend him!
Dayne H., 9 months ago
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Complete Weddings + Events Rochester (DJ) 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $545
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

Our great Wedding DJs here at Complete Weddings + Events Rochester can entertain any generation and create the ideal experience for different types of events, from your elegant wedding, to a 40th birthday party, or a corporate holiday party. Our DJs not only create a custom musical experience, but they are also professionally trained emcees helping an event flow smoothly with little to no interruptions or issues. They handle all announcements necessary to the event so the bride and groom or event staff don't have to worry about a thing!

We had a great experience working with our wedding DJ from Complete Weddings Events Rochester. His communication throughout the planning process was wonderful - he responded in a very timely manner and made sure we were on the same page about the music and flow of the reception. He was a total professional the day-of, keeping our reception fun and moving along smoothly. He has such an outgoing, personable style that our guests really enjoyed interacting with him. He didn't just play music - he was hands-on, helping out in any way he saw fit to make sure our guests were engaged and having a blast. His music choices were spot-on and he kept people dancing all night with his hilarious emcee style. We got so many compliments about how fun our DJ was and how smoothly everything ran thanks to him. We'd highly recommend him for keeping the energy up at your wedding or event with his professional yet laidback demeanor.
Morgan H., 4 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Mankato, MN

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Mankato, MN?

Live bands typically range from $450 to $18,500, averaging at $5,000. DJs range from $395 to $2,100 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! 92% of bands and DJs in Mankato, MN cover cocktail hour and 88% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 85% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

62% of bands in Mankato, MN 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 Mankato, MN?

The most popular bands in Mankato, MN are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Bluewater Kings Band. The most popular DJs are Trustworthy Music Dj, DJ Services By Paul Young and Lens On Records Llc.

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