Motown/Soul Wedding Bands and DJs in Salem, NJ

Motown/Soul Wedding Bands and DJs in Salem, NJ

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217 Wedding Bands and DJs in Salem, NJ

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Ocean Avenue Stompers 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Salem, NJ

We do it all: We want say we do it all - but let’s stick to what we’re really good at here: Custom Wedding Band DJ + Live Band Hybrid feat. DJ Gray on trombone + drums + the Stompers horns New Orleans-style Brass Band - perfect to surprise your guests with live music at the end of your ceremony, cocktail hour, during the reception, after party. This band can be acoustic - meaning it can go anywhere remote like the beach / woods, doesn't need electric, etc! Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns - Check us out with Start Making Sense: a Talking Heads Tribute, Dogs in a Pile on youtube!

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The stompers are a fantastic band and Ian was wonderful to work with. I highly recommend them without any hesitation. They put out a great vibe, know how to read the room and keep the party going! Two years later and guests are still talking about the band and how much fun our wedding was as well as inquiring about them for their next event.
Alissar, a year ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Salem, NJ

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., 2 months ago
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DJ Sik Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Salem, NJ

Based in Avenel, New Jersey, DJ Sik Entertainment is a DJ entertainment company that performs at weddings and special occasions. This business is owned and operated by Ahmon Hardy, who has carefully curated a team of talented event professionals. With more than 16 years of experience, Ahmon and his team delight in sharing their passion for music with those celebrating milestone occasions. Though based in New Jersey, this talented group is available to perform at events throughout New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

DJ Sik was the best DJ. He worked with us every step of the way, and he was flexible throughout the whole process. He listened to what we wanted and made it happen on our big day. All of our guests raved about him as a person and how he DJ’d. I highly recommend DJ Sik.
Travis D., 2 years ago
Raven Productions - Patrice & The Show 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Salem, NJ

Raven Productions is an entertainment company that provides amazing, entertaining and engaging singers and musicians that have traveled the world and performed with the best recording artists and entertainers and when we hit the stage you see our passion with every performance.

Our 50th wedding anniversary was an event of a lifetime for us. We gathered fifty of the most important people in our lives for a black-tie gathering in New York City. Because friends came from all over the world, it was important to us to create an extraordinary evening for them to enjoy. The setting was magnificent, the food extraordinary and Patrice and the Show perfection. From our first meeting to that wonderful night, there is not one thing they didn't hit out of the park. Communication was prompt and clear and their logistic preparation flawless, which took a great weight off our shoulders. When I called Patrice two weeks before the event and told her I wanted to sing my toast to my husband, she was so encouraging and supportive. I sent a youtube video of the Tina Turner song I was going to sing, we spoke on the phone and that night it went off like we had rehearsed endlessly! If you have a chance to book them, don't hesitate. They are Simply the Best!
Tana & T., 3 years ago
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Precise Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,095
  • Serves Salem, NJ

Precise Entertainment is a DJ company that is tailored to making your experience nothing less than unforgettable. Our main focus is to provide you with amazing entertainment all while providing excellent customer service, professionalism and reliability. We keep the dance floor packed and create an energy that takes your event to the next level. Thank you for considering Precise Entertainment for your special event. We are looking forward to providing you with an event of a lifetime!

If you’re looking for a professional and energetic DJ that won’t break the bank, I highly suggest booking with Ismael. He was prompt, thorough and a pleasure to work with day of the wedding. He knows what to play and can read the room very well. Everyone had a blast and once we opened up the dance floor it was NEVER empty.
Victoria B., a year ago
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DJMcvibes Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Salem, NJ

Dj McVibes found a job at a production/entertainment company where he learned the ins and outs of being a wedding/event dj. From there he started to dj on his own as he became more confident and has done many Weddings/events and still continues. He later also took more courses to learn more about djing such as scratching and live mashups, but also took courses on how to produce his own music. Dj Mcvibes now works with various dj companies and runs his own dj business.

Ian was a fantastic wedding DJ. He met with us before the wedding to discuss requests and ask about vibe, etc. He was much more interested in making the wedding what we wanted instead of some others we met with that seemed like they wanted to be the focus of attention. Highly recommend
Jamus M., 9 months ago
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South Jersey Harpists 

5.0

  • Ceremony only
  • Serves Salem, NJ

Add elegance with an eclectic collection of musical styles to meet the needs of any bride. We are available for church services, cocktail hours, outdoor ceremonies, dinners, engagement parties, bridal showers, back yard, and beach weddings. Allow us to guide you in the right direction in selecting musical instruments and selections. The following music instruments are available: Harps, Flute, Violin, Cello, Voice.

My daughter had a rather unusual song request for her wedding processional and Lucia collaborated with a family friend who plays the flute to make it happen! The music was wonderful and the combination of Lucia on harp and Vlada on violin far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Lucia Marone and South Jersey Harpists.
Alexandra B., 2 years ago
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Elegance Quartet & DJ Fusion 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Salem, NJ

Elegance Quartet and DJ Fusion is a live music company serving both Philadelphia and Cleveland. We specialize in custom entertainment packages for couples looking to give their wedding guests a unique and unforgettable experience. Our elite team is unlike any other, tailoring our particular set of skills to your vision, and providing evolving entertainment throughout your event that captivates your guests, complements your style, and honors your love story through carefully-programmed music.

We absolutely LOVED having ESQ be a part of our special day and guests are still talking about how awesome they were. They played all the songs we requested and made our ceremony and cocktail hour so unique. Thank you!
Karisa M., a year ago
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Enjoy! 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Salem, NJ

enjoy! has been providing live music for all styles of events for close to 20 years along the Jersey Shore. The band has performed over 300 weddings in it's tenure and has carved out a unique niche in providing powerful performances for the live music lover.

We first saw Enjoy! playing a show at one of our favorite local bars the summer before our wedding and after a few songs, we knew they would be our perfect wedding band. Not only are all of the members extremely talented, but they played an awesome combination of songs that we love dearly from artists like Phish, Jimi Hendrix & Talking Heads. Once we met John and the rest of the band, we knew their personalities meshed so well with ours and it was the perfect match. They were extremely easy to work with when we planned out our song list and gave us great recommendations. When it came to the actual wedding day we were blown away! Not only did they do an awesome job on the songs we requested, they added some more that they felt would keep the party going. We still get comments on how awesome our band was to this day. We could not have picked a better group of guys and we highly recommend them to anyone who wants their music to make their wedding! And added bonus: they are great guys - a ton of fun! Any time we get the chance, we go and see their shows. Thank you guys!!!! You are the best.
Harrison and A., 4 years ago
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Charismatic Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,497
  • Serves Salem, NJ

At Charismatic Entertainment, we know that succulent dishes and stellar entertainment define a wedding. We specialize in creating unforgettable moments with over 23 years of DJ expertise. While we don't cater, we do guarantee a vibrant party atmosphere for any event! Our arsenal includes photo booths, karaoke, lighting, and professional DJ and MC services, making Charismatic Entertainment your go-to for an elevated celebration experience that will leave guests raving long after the last dance.

We were thrilled with the entertainment provided by Charismatic Entertainment for our wedding! Their communication throughout the planning process was easy, fast, understandable, and so helpful in making decisions. They brought high quality equipment and conducted themselves with utmost professionalism and use of modern technology. The sound quality for the ceremony and reception was fantastic - guests later raved about how great the music sounded. The photo booth they set up captured beautiful, fun shots. Charismatic Entertainment assisted us every step of the way, from song selection to emceeing announcements to making sure all our requests were smoothly executed. We'd enthusiastically recommend them to other couples planning their big day!
Mark and L., 24 days ago
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Malta Studio 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Salem, NJ

We are now working with DJs to create the perfect package for everyone. Photo video and DJ packages can be custom to your liking. Cause of how many different ways you can customize your DJ packages we just have the bare minimum starting price that comes with Speaker/Mic system with basic uplighting. But you can upgrade the DJ package anyway which helps your special day stand out the most. From uplighting to dancing robots. We are LGBTQ+ Friendly

I know its a bit weird for me to leave a comment when this profile has the same name as mine. (I should of added DJs at the end) But I have to say that the hard work to come together to form a group of talented people that can give a client almost everything they want with just 1 group is awesome. The 3 DJs I'm working with right now, hopefully more to come, and the photo video crew we have been working with since last year of course, have really made each other's businesses whole in a way. Can't wait to see what we can do.
Davide M., 3 months ago
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Authentic Sounds Dj 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Salem, NJ

I’ve been djing for 20+ years now and I love what I do, and having the wedding couple have the best time ever on their special day. I’ve been Djing for Larry Holmes’s at his annual golf tournament and recently was the Dj at a Lonestar, and Rodney Atkins concert.

We highly recommend Chris and his live, energetic DJ talents, professionalism, crisp sound mix, and experience for any occasion, truly a memorable experience. We had the pleasure in hiring Chris to DJ/VJ at our wedding in October 2017 celebrating our special day with memories that will last a lifetime. Chris exceeded expectations with his energetic personality, video music, sound system with a great selection of music genres old school or new school, Chris has it all - a 5 star rating!
Jason & R., 9 months ago
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Dolce DaVita Strings, LLC 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Salem, NJ

We are a group of classically trained musicians based in New Jersey. Dolce DaVita Strings will work with you to customize music to suit your unique wedding day; to make your vision for your special day come to life.

Dolce DaVita Strings, LLC was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, Grace was professional, organized, and made the entire process easy and accommodating. Their communication style was friendly and they took the initiative to ensure our day remained memorable, even when the weather was unpredictable. The quality of their work was truly satisfying - their beautiful, easy-listening music created the perfect ambiance for our special day. We couldn't have asked for a better string ensemble to be a part of our wedding celebration.
Paula L., a month ago
Cause and The Effects 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Salem, NJ

Based in Staten Island, New York, Cause and The Effects is an enthusiastic band comprised of young musical professionals ready to perform at your wedding. The band was founded in 2011 but the versatile members have been playing together and separately for more than two decades. You can choose between a seven-, eight-, or 10-piece band to perform at your reception, while smaller groups can perform during the ceremony and cocktail hour. Show-stopping music is performed with a variety of instruments such as horns, percussion, saxophones, flute, and piano. They are based in Staten Island but are willing to travel to destination weddings.

If you’re considering a live band for your wedding reception, look no further than Cause and the Effects. We hired the full 10-piece band to play at our wedding reception on 9/23/23, and that was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we made. From our initial calls all the way through the actual event, the band set themselves apart and proved to be far more than a standard event vendor. They were completely invested in giving us the best experience possible. Vin and Anthony took the time to get to know us, our interests, and how we wanted the event to flow, and used all of that information to put together an amazing set. Our reception had a few unique twists, and the band took each of our requests in stride with enthusiasm and professionalism. Leading up to our reception, Vin communicated with some of our other vendors to make sure any intersecting elements (for example, audio/video and lighting) went smoothly. And day-of, the full band’s talent and energy blew us away. Once the party started, it did not stop for a single second. We, the majority of our guests–and eventually, some of the band members & instruments themselves!--were going wild on the dance floor the entire night. Even the non-dancers in the crowd were sitting and enjoying the music with huge smiles on their faces. Throughout the event, many people pulled us aside so they could tell us how much they were loving the music…and in speaking to guests afterward, the first thing every single person mentioned was how incredible the band was. And talk about a personal playlist–not only did they create a completely unique rendition of our first dance song (Starlight by Muse) to match our dance choreography, but they also delivered a huge surprise. In our consultations, we’d mentioned how important the band Linkin Park is to us…so Cause and the Effects learned “In the End” just for us, and delivered a phenomenal performance as one of the closing songs of the night. It was so meaningful, and it’s something we’ll never forget. Please don’t hesitate to make Cause and the Effects one of the first vendors you book for your event. "Five stars" is not a high enough rating!
Melanie L., 9 months ago
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Tomardo Entertainment - DJ/Live Music Combinations! 
  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Salem, NJ

At Tomardo Entertainment, Weddings are our specialty. We give you the option of adding live music to your DJ Package! Adding live entertainment is like putting icing on the cake. Cake is pretty good… icing makes it a whole lot better! You want your event to be special. With Tomardo Entertainment you can treat your guests to a Singer for dinner or cocktail hour… Or kick it up a notch with a Percussionist playing along with the DJ for the main reception! It is often said that the food could be good, the reception hall can be beautiful, but the entertainment is what makes a party great. We’ll blow your mind, not your budget!

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The Hook Club 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Salem, NJ for additional fees

Based in New York City, The Hook Club is one of the tri-state area's most exciting and unique wedding bands. Owned and operated by a tight-knit community of musicians, they are known for their attention to every musical detail and the professionalism they bring to every event. Their unconventional group has mastered the art of creating a great dance party that keeps guests on the dance floor all night and then humming the songs the next day!

Awarded Best of Zola
There are wedding bands, and then there’s The Hook Club. The minute we heard them at one of their showcase experiences we knew we had found the purveyors of soul and energy that we were looking for. The Hook Club played a major role in making our wedding reception an unforgettable celebration. The energy they brought was simply electric and it’s no surprise that we received countless compliments from friends and family about how much fun they had. The band was engaging and created a vibrant atmosphere on the dance floor. Beyond their music the band also left us fun messages on our audio guestbook. This extra touch let us know that they aren’t just a band but a group that genuinely loves what they do and who they do it for.
Christopher A., a month ago
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Luvdup DJs 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Salem, NJ for additional fees

We are a WOMAN-OWNED and run boutique DJ Agency. We don't provide a cookie-cutter DJ service. We custom design the music to suit you and your fiance. We avoid the corny typical DJ experience so you get exactly what you want to hear at your wedding. We understand that DJing your event involves the perfect combination of bringing fun energy, choosing just the right music and being prepared. We always bring love and FUN to every event we are part of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Gemma was the best wedding DJ we could ever have asked for! We heard about her as a recommendation from our venue (Curtis Arboretum) which she is very familiar with. She invited me to see her DJ a set and she was dancing and singing with everyone. We knew she would be perfect. She is very communicative and played music that got all ages on the dance floor. She plays all genres and you can tell she really loves each event she is a part of. I had multiple guests come up and tell me how much they enjoyed her DJ'ing. With her services, lighting can be included as well as a wonderful pink photobooth. She also has vintage photography (see below for a black and white photo from her) and videography services available. She even saved the day and had a microphone for us to use during our ceremony when we found out we did not have one. At the end of the event, we felt like we were saying goodbye to a friend we had known for a long time!
Michelle, 3 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Salem, NJ

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Salem, NJ?

Live bands typically range from $200 to $18,500, averaging at $5,000. DJs range from $150 to $4,000 and average at $1,400. 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! 88% of bands and DJs in Salem, NJ cover cocktail hour and 86% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 79% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

65% of bands in Salem, NJ 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 Salem, NJ?

The most popular bands in Salem, NJ are Bachelor Boys Band, Louis Pettinelli Entertainment and Sweet Harmony. The most popular DJs are Dj Lennox: DJ And Photo Booth Services, Go Event Group - Go DJ and DJM Events And Entertainment.

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