Wedding Bands and DJs in Rockford, IL

Wedding Bands and DJs in Rockford, IL

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104 Wedding Bands and DJs in Rockford, IL

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Griffin And The Gargoyles 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Rockford, IL

Griffin and the Gargoyles is St. Louis’ premier high-energy party and dance band. Having won the 2020 St. Louis Post Dispatch’s “Readers Choice Favorite Band” award as well as the “Best Wedding Band” by the Perfect Wedding Guide’s Vendors’ Choice Awards six years in a row, musicianship and style is the reason Griffin and the Gargoyles has played to packed houses for many years. Their extensive play-list and freshness keeps the crowds coming back for more.

Griffin & The Gargoyles came together last minute to play at our wedding. We had another band lined up that canceled five days prior and while I was upset at the time, I lucked out! They are hands down the best, most fun and entertaining band you could hire! They will get the dance floor moving and it will be a blast all night long! Look no further. If you are reading this, then you should take my advice and book them already!
Lauren O., 4 years ago
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Carter Events And Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,020
  • Serves Rockford, 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
My wedding was in June of 2023 and we hired Carter Events and Entertainment as our DJ, officiant, ceremony music and photobooth. Steve Naumann and Nikky helped us out and did an excellent job! Before the wedding, we had several phone calls and emails back and forth with Steve Naumann and Steve Carter. They helped us create a perfect script for the ceremony, selection of songs for the night, and even details about the photobooth. They also worked with us to bundle the services we wanted and offer discounts based on their service package options. On the day of the wedding, Steve played a big role in helping us move things along and try to stick to our schedule so we didn't miss out on anything! I would highly recommend Carter Events and Entertainment to anyone looking for great service for a great price!
Sammy R., a year ago
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Sharon Valley Harp, LLC 

5.0

  • Ceremony only
  • Serves Rockford, 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.

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WOW, truly a remarkable experience, having Olivia and her harp at our wedding made the entire ceremony so memorable and unbelievably magical. Her talent is something that is out of this world, truly a gift. Her communication throughout the entire process was stressless, not only can you go over each element and song you're thinking about for the wedding. She is punctual and is flawless with set up and tear down. She truly adds the most perfect element to our wedding and are so grateful she was able to help add the most perfect touch to our big day. Thank you Olivia for being so special and making our day so amazing!!
Bailey M., 11 days ago
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Piotrowski Strings 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

Piotrowski Strings is your home for top-tier performers for any event! Owner and violinist Anna Piotrowski expanded in 2024 to include a team of highly experienced and professional musicians to serve more clients with the same quality, style, and service she is known for. Anna looks forward to working with you on your vision!

Awarded Best of Zola
Anna was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was extremely responsive and incredibly flexible with our requests. She did a beautiful job. She truly brought our ceremony vision to life. She is such a genuine and kind individual who really goes above and beyond to exceed her clients expectations. We can’t recommend her enough!
Taylor E., a month ago
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New Vintage Strings 

5.0

  • Ceremony only
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

New Vintage Strings is a distinctive ensemble of classically trained string players and music educators. NVS was officially founded in 2018, but our musicians have been playing together for much longer, as principal players of the Fox Valley Orchestra. All of our musicians are very close friends; and that bond energizes and elevates our performance. Husband & wife team, Jeremy & Emily, have been making music together since meeting at the NIU School of Music in the early 2000s. Their love for their craft continues to grow with every performance opportunity together.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jeremy and the New Vintage Strings quartet were incredible. Jeremy facilitated the communication for the quartet, was prompt, thorough, and extremely helpful from start to finish with all aspects. The New Vintage Strings quartet played the ceremony and cocktail hour for our wedding on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, and were a massive hit for all who attended. Their resources were user-friendly, and their repertoire was expansive. The New Vintage Strings quartet were also willing to find the sheet music for a song that was not on their list of songs. It was an absolute pleasure to work with New Vintage Strings and relatively cost-friendly given how expensive live music can be, particularly for weddings. I highly recommend having New Vintage Strings play your wedding or event where music may be appropriate. A massive thank you to Jeremy and the rest of the New Vintage Strings quartet for their lovely performance and making our wedding even more spectacular!
Matt N., 4 months ago
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Jim Perona Guitar, Inc 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Rockford, 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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Live Bollywood Band by Hamza Amir | Indian & Pakistani Music 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

Hamza Amir is a local artist based in Houston, TX. He currently runs the most diverse Live Bollywood Indian & Pakistani band in the United States. Hamza Amir's Live Bollywood Band has earned a reputation as one of the best live bands for Indian and Pakistani weddings and corporate events in the USA. Hamza Amir is dedicated to providing exceptional musical entertainment that will make any event unforgettable. One of the standout features of Hamza Amir is their diverse repertoire of songs that covers a wide range of genres, including Bollywood, Punjabi, Sufi, Ghazals, Qawwalis and Western Music.

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I cannot thank Hamza and his band enough for making our event so memorable. These guys were beyond amazing! Extremely professional people to work with. We really didn't expect the band to sound so amazing and Hamza's voice is out of this world!! no joke!! This is by far the best wedding band I've heard in my life and most definitely the best Bollywood band you can find in the entire US. And what's amazing is that they played at OUR event! Not only did we love them but our guests had a time of their life.
Rubaika K., 2 years ago
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DJ Felix Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

Visit our Website to get a FREE INSTANT Quote today! Check Availability & Pricing directly from our webpage. Select your DJ as well & build your very own package. Get instant access to our FREE Online Wedding Planner.

I can't recommend DJ Felix Entertainment enough! Alex always makes the job of the photographer easier with clear communication and professionalism. He even helps set up a great dance floor shot or two during the night and makes sure that we can get our photos and the couple and their guests can enjoy the night. He is fun, keeps the timeline on task and keeps the dance floor filled all night long. All of the DJs at DJ Felix reflect the same professionalism and positivity as Alex does.
LotusFly Photography, 4 years ago
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Kuhl Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

For over a decade, the DJs at Kuhl Entertainment have served over 1000 couples from Madison to WI Dells, from San Juan to Key West, and back again. Our commitment to professionalism is evident in every aspect of what we do - from the equipment we use, the people we employ, and the materials we provide to couples in order to streamline your planning process. We're a team of DJs with a range of experience and musical tastes, some of whom have DJed well over 100 weddings with the company. We offer a wide range of services including receptions, ceremony sound, photo booth rental, multimedia packages, uplighting, pinspot lighting, and more.

Josh and his team are amazing to work with! One of my worries was that no one would be on the dance floor. That wasn’t the case — dance floor was NEVER empty!
Brandi, 10 months ago
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Rhythm & Lights 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

SO Rhythm & lights was founded in 1989. And the premise is really simple, simple pricing that includes everything we got. We only have two add ons. If you need the ceremony, and if you want a photobooth. Our teams going to setup all the lighting, and give you their all every single time, because the price doesnt dictate if they do that. We got you covered from every aspect. We do not do hourly rates, so no need to worry about the smallest details. BEcause we worry about the smallest details. You can just have FUN at your wedding.

Rhythm and lights exceeded our expectations. They were easy to work with every step of the planning process and very helpful. As a nervous bride this was very important, their attention to detail throughout was a huge weight off my chest, knowing I didn’t have to worry about anything. Mitch was our dj and he was absolutely amazing. The reception flowed flawlessly and the dance floor was full all night. (Ask for Mitch) I can’t imagine how different my wedding would have been if I hadn’t booked Rhythm and lights! Literally the best ️. Thank you!!!
Lexie V., 3 months ago
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Okyne Medialab, Inc. 

4.5

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Rockford, 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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Milwaukee Airwaves 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

With over 15 years of experience providing entertainment for events, we know that professionalism and customization are paramount. Milwaukee Airwaves strives to make your event memorable, understanding that your needs and preferences come first. Meeting with your DJ to discuss all the details will ensure you get the experience you deserve. Whatever you want your event to be, Milwaukee Airwaves will make it a reality.

We had Kevin as our DJ through Milwaukee Airwaves at the Filament. Kevin was personable and read the vibe of the room throughout the night. People were on the dance floor the entire night and he made everything run smoothly when introducing our bridal party, walking down the aisle, first dance songs, etc. He was a value add to our night and I would highly recommend!
Mari K., 9 months ago
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Sound Love Audio 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

What is Sound Love Audio? Sound Love Audio DJ Entertainment & Uplighting is a Milwaukee-based full service wedding DJ service, providing lighting, sound and DJ equipment & services to wedding clients across Wisconsin and beyond. Sound Love Audio DJ Entertainment & Uplighting is owned and operated by Collin Bischoff. In addition to DJing, Collin is also certified to officiate weddings, and has experience as an officiant. Sound Love Audio DJ Entertainment & Uplighting is a LGBTQ friendly business that believes strongly in marriage equality.

I cannot begin to say how great working with Collin at Sound Love Audio. From start to finish, he completely understood what we were looking for in terms of wedding DJ and KILLED IT! Everyone was dancing the whole time and he kept the energy upbeat and fun. His lights throughout the space, the open communication, and the on the fly adjustments as needed, he truly is the best. If you're looking, you've found your DJ. You'll thank me later. Thanks again Collin!
Ashley P., 7 months ago
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Denise Davis And The Motor City Sensations 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

Denise Davis have performed at the most popular entertainment venues in Metro-Detroit, including Greektown and Hollywood Casinos, The Motor City Casino, The Music Hall Jazz Café, Centerline Music Festival, Eastpointe Concert in the Park, Oak Park Concert in the Park, The Susan Komen Race for the Cure, The Concert of Colors Music Festival, and The Great Lakes Art Fair. She has share the stage with Legends, Contours, Funk Brothers, Spyder Turner, Charles Davis, Mary Reeves. Was the opening act for Cherelle, Alexander O’Neal, Mary Jane Girls, Midnight Star, Con Fun Shun, Switch, Regina Belle, Bunny and Chico DeBarge.

They were so professional and very easy to do business with. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was right for my mother’s 70th birthday party and the performance was amazing!!
Sonya Nance, 3 years ago
The Salamanders 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

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

Absolutely amazing!!! People at our wedding still talk about them a month later! They not only brought great positive energy but were so sweet and kind to work with. They heard all of our requests and took them all into account. They were not only amazing to us but all of our family and friends. Would HIGHLY recommend. Also working with Utah Live Bands was one of our easiest vendors to work with - Stephen Tobian was always so responsive it was great for planning from afar! Book these guys early though they fill up fast!
Nina, a year ago
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Electric Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

A 10 year veteran to the Wedding industry, Electric Entertainment stands out as a premium vendor across the midwest. Our team of professionally trained DJs are here every step of the way from planning to execution to deliver a true experience for your guests. We perform. We entertain. We execute your vision.

Megan and Logan were great to work with in the early stages, and then Ali & Drake took over about a month before! They all were fantastic to work with and I could definitely tell that Ali & Drake were the best match for my wedding. I wasn't sure what to think about booking a company that matches a DJ to your wedding after booking, but they really did take the time to find what music style I liked and which DJ was going to vibe the best. Highly recommend!!!! The entire planning process was so easy with them and the online portal was so simple to use! They truly made my day exceptional!
Emma, 3 years ago
Standing Room Only Orchestra 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rockford, IL for additional fees

This versatile group of superb musicians and seasoned vocalists is ready to entertain live at your wedding reception or special event. Standing Room Only Orchestra is available in a variety of sizes to suit your needs, and will keep your guests on the dance floor, having fun for hours! The band's talented and inspired musicians love to perform a wide variety of music including: Swing, 50’s and 60’s, Motown, Disco, 80’s, Top 40 hits and more - Any and every kind of music you can dance to! Choose amongst our ten-piece orchestra, nine-piece performance orchestra, or six to seven-piece band for non-stop dancing!

We were thrilled with our choice to hire Standing Room Only Orchestra for our wedding reception. Throughout the planning process, they were extremely responsive and wonderful to communicate with. On our big day, they absolutely exceeded our expectations and were the highlight of the celebration. Their talent and energy had all our guests dancing nonstop and raving about how fantastic the band was. We felt like rock stars thanks to their stellar performance and lively personalities. For the money, they were absolutely the best investment we made for our wedding. We can't recommend Standing Room Only highly enough, especially for couples in the Chicagoland area looking for an outstanding band that feels like part of the family. Their musical talent and genuine warmth made our wedding reception a huge hit!
Megan H., 3 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Rockford, IL

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

Live bands typically range from $150 to $18,500, averaging at $3,000. DJs range from $595 to $4,000 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! 83% of bands and DJs in Rockford, IL cover cocktail hour and 81% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 67% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

51% of bands in Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL?

The most popular bands in Rockford, IL are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Bluewater Kings Band. The most popular DJs are Dj Magic Entertainment, Ultimate Beats Entertainment and DJ Felix Entertainment.

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