The Best Country Wedding Bands in Watkins, MN

The Best Country Wedding Bands in Watkins, MN

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36 Wedding Bands & DJs in Watkins, MN

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Bluewater Kings Band 

4.9

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

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

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $675
  • Serves Watkins, 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!

DJs are expected to be perfect, every second they are working, every day. No other job has this expectation. We understood this and wanted a human DJ, not a robot. We wanted a DJ company that can follow what we wanted, what we put on the forms, a DJ to play our music, fill in great songs to match our taste and style, to pack the dance floor (we know this isn't a reasonable request as this relies on guests, not solely the DJ alone), a DJ that can pick music to encourage guests to dance, and show up on time and do not a perfect job, but amazing job. And this DJ did just that! Our fear was a dance that had poor music and no dancers. That's it. We've seen so many other DJ fail at this. Not this DJ company, they were amazing and exceeded all requirements above. The DJ was outstanding and worth every penny. And I loved that I could call the COMPANY at 10pm with questions. Knock out job and very well done. Highly recommend these amazing (not perfect) humans! :)
Janice T., 3 months ago
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Viva La Fiesta DJ 

5.0

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

Our team of professional DJs is dedicated to providing the ultimate music and entertainment experience for events of all types. Whether it's a simple or luxurious wedding, we have the skills, equipment, and passion to elevate your event to the next level. Our team is fluent in both English and Spanish, which allows us to cater to a diverse range of audiences and ensure that everyone has a great time.

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Noe at Viva La Fiesta did an absolutely incredible job as DJ and MC at our wedding. We had a few meetings with him prior to our special day where he came organized and prepared to discuss all of the important songs and overall vibe that we were going for. Our wedding was a beautiful mix of central Minnesota and South Texas cultures, and we expressed wanting the music to cater to all of our loved ones in attendance. We had cumbia, salsa, country, Chappel Roan, bachata and all of the fun music of today! It truly was perfect. I can’t say enough how grateful we are for Noe and his ability to read a crowd and deliver a great party. No matter what you’re looking for, Noe at Viva La Fiesta is your guy!! Leia and Taylor
Leia and T., 3 months ago
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DJ Services By Paul Young 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $695
  • Serves Watkins, MN

I’ve done over 3000 weddings, and this experience pays off in many ways, from musical knowledge to skills required to mix the music in exciting ways. As I “read the room” I take requests, and time the playing of each track based on YOUR taste in music- I guarantee to follow your “must play” list, “do not play” list. Unlimited, personal planning time is included with me, personally, who will be your actual DJ (not a subcontractor).

Awarded Best of Zola
Paul was wonderful to work with for our wedding! He was willing to meet with me as many times as needed to make sure we had everything covered for our reception. He did a great job emceeing as well as playing music. He is very detailed and organized, and can definitely go with the flow! I can’t recommend him enough! We had people telling us all night and after our wedding how great he was!
Kristin A., 6 months ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Watkins, 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!

Our experience with DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide was fantastic. From the very beginning, they were great communicators, always keeping us informed and addressing any questions or concerns we had. On the day of our wedding, they ensured everything went off without a hitch. Their professionalism and attention to detail were excellent, and they seamlessly kept the reception running smoothly from start to finish. The music they played kept our guests dancing all night long. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ to make our special day truly memorable. Highly recommend their services!
Zach S., 2 months ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Watkins, 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., 3 months ago
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GenerationNOW Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Watkins, 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
DJ Low with GenerationNOW was PERFECT!!!!! He was so accommodating and sweet to us throughout the entire process. He never made us feel rushed, or pressured to do things a certain way. He supported our music taste and had great song recommendations in every genre. During dinner, we threw a last minute curveball at him to DJ a game we played with all the tables, and he executed it perfectly on the fly. His emceeing was perfect and got the crowd hyped! Just the perfect amount of talking on the mic and only when necessary and when additive. I still have "GIVE IT UP FOR YOUR BRIDES!" stuck in my head in DJ Low's voice, and I love it because he provided the best party we could've ever asked for. GenNow was worth the extra money because they deliver on their promise of a dang good party. My people were JAMMING!!!!!!
Chelsey F., 2 years ago
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Tyler Preston | Country, Southern Rock, Americana 

5.0

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

Tyler Preston's soulful Southern twang and irresistible finger-lickin' chicken pickin' will bring that warm, down-home charm to your country wedding. Whether he's gently strumming his acoustic guitar or electrifying the stage with his band, Tyler Preston creates the perfect atmosphere with timeless country tunes. As you and your loved ones boot scoot the night away, you'll sing along to classics by Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, and more. Let Tyler Preston work his magic to make your wedding an unforgettable celebration of love and joy your guests will talk about for years to come.

Tyler made our Anniversary a night to remember. He serenaded my wife at dinner as we celebrated 16 years together. He was able to take a list of songs I asked him to sing and create a beautiful arrangement in less than a week, including learning a custom song that had been written for our wedding. He would be a Blessing to have perform for any occasion. I highly recommend this wonderful artist.
Bruce M., 3 months ago
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Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Watkins, 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!

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Jake and Eben for my wedding, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning of the planning process, they were incredibly professional, skilled, and easy to communicate with. I had complete confidence in them, and they exceeded all of my expectations. The entertainment on the day of the wedding was fantastic—I’ve had guests reaching out all week to rave about how much fun they had! I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this company and to have had them as a part of such a special day. Highly recommend!
Courtney, 2 months ago
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Only Toons DJ Service 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Watkins, 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., 2 months ago
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Pinnacle Productions 

5.0

  • Production company
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Watkins, MN

Pinnacle Productions is a regional leader in event entertainment, production and film. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, the company provides their services at over 1,000 events annually worldwide. Pinnacle’s Entertainment division specializes in providing DJs, photo booths and films for weddings and special events. Pinnacle Productions is a proud 11x Winner of The Local Best and 10x Winner of The Couple’s Choice Awards.

Awarded Best of Zola
For our wedding we used Pinnacle and I could not have been more impressed. Chris did a wonderful job listening to our needs and wants and curating the day around that. His team was professional and so kind. We will 100% recommend to all friends and family for years to come!
Marta, 2 years ago
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Golden Touch DJ Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Watkins, 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 Watkins, 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.

Our DJ Randy with Instant Request DJ Entertainment was all we could have asked for in a DJ. He was clear in his communication prior to our wedding and helpful in setting up the night with songs, expectations, first dances, and the grand March. He was good with adapting to changes in the night on the fly and had a good pulse on the group for music. He was all around great!
Jack B., a year ago
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3rd Shift DJs 

4.7

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Watkins, MN for additional fees

3rd Shift DJs is an Elgin, IL-based DJ company that specializes in weddings and nuptial events. This budding business is owned and operated by Alex Dingmann, a DJ professional with a passion for adding thrill and excitement to parties through the sound of music. With years of experience under his belt, Alex helps newlyweds across the country celebrate their new chapter, creating personalized playlists that have everyone dancing all the way home.

3rd Shift DJs and our DJ Michael were amazing. Michael was on time, professional and played exactly the kind of music that we requested to go along with our theme (Decades of Dreams). Our attendees danced (something they've never done before at this event). And even when they weren't on the dance floor attendees were dancing! I would highly recommend them!
Bonita G., 2 months ago
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DJ Mitch Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Watkins, 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., 4 months ago
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Tyler Herwig 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Watkins, MN for additional fees

When I was 16 years old I began to teach myself how to play guitar so that I could impress a girl that I had a huge crush on... she wasn't very impressed at the time. However, one day I was playing outside and a woman walking by asked my to sing in her wedding. That day change my entire life. I truly fell in love with music when I performed at that wedding, and have since made it my job to make every wedding day as special, and unforgettable as possible. (please email herwigmusic (at) gmail for booking-- sorry i can't put the actually email address in there...)

Awarded Best of Zola
As a wedding photographer, I've experienced the impact vendor communication has on the overall perfection of a wedding day. I have had several opportunities to work along side Tyler Herwig and even though our wedding day roles are different Tyler's professionalism and attention to detail spills out inspiring everyone involved to go above and beyond. Knowing that Tyler is keeping guests entertained during happy hour helped my bride and groom relax while we took some time for a few post ceremony photos. Tyler easily makes the switch from ceremony accompaniment to happy hour melodies to filling the air with that perfect love song as the bride and groom dance their first dance. I highly recommend Tyler Herwig to create that perfect 'soundtrack' for your special day.
KPixFoto, 3 years ago
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Lens On Records Llc 

4.3

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,100
  • Serves Watkins, 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
This is one stop shopping! They were able to provide quality music for my event and deliver amazing photos to capture our memories! I can’t express how pleased I am! I not only will be using them again, but have also recommended their services to several of my colleagues!
Andrew T., 4 years ago
The Salamanders 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Watkins, MN 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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DJ Joe 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $995
  • Serves Watkins, 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., 8 months ago
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Ryan Shephard 

5.0

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

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.

Ryan Shephard was an absolute pleasure to work with as our wedding singer. From our first call, his communication was thorough and consistent. He was incredibly kind and made the whole planning process easy. On the day of, his quality of work was detailed, he was very prepared, and he had fun positive attitude. Ryan learned multiple songs just for our wedding and traveled a long distance to be there, which we really appreciated. Everyone at our wedding LOVED him! His voice was amazing and really added the vibe we wanted to our wedding. He was also flexible with using songs we wanted from Spotify and playing live music. We couldn't have asked for more. He is phenomenal!
Claire G., a month ago
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DJ Johnee D'Shea Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Watkins, MN for additional fees

From the humble beginnings of spinning my K-Tel, KISS, ABBA and Foreigner records for my stuffed animals as a young kid in the 70s - to DJing for thousands at a Minnesota Wild event to playing campfire songs on an acoustic guitar and doing skits for 1 million people on KDWBs DAVE RYAN IN THE MORNING show, along with being a bassist of 40 years for cover bands Hairball, Arch Allies and RockGodz & original acts Rainmaker and 1000 Pleasures. Music has been my life's passion. It's been there when I need a friend or advice in life when I couldn't find the answer. I'm dedicated to making sure to share that passion with others. It's my superpower.

Easy to work with. Professional experience and equipment
Only Toons DJ Service, a year ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Watkins, MN

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

Live bands typically range from $450 to $18,500, averaging at $5,000. DJs range from $395 to $2,100 and average at $1,400. 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! 93% of bands and DJs in Watkins, MN cover cocktail hour and 85% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 78% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

63% of bands in Watkins, 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 Watkins, MN?

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

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