The Best Rap & Hip Hop Wedding Bands & DJs in Charlottesville, VA

The Best Rap & Hip Hop Wedding Bands & DJs in Charlottesville, VA

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74 Wedding Bands & DJs in Charlottesville, VA

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The Upchurch Event Co. 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

For the dreamiest weddings, needlessly lit parties, and all the priceless memories. My name is Andrew and I'm a Virginia based DJ/Emcee or "Party Captain" as I prefer to call it. It is my absolute joy and privilege to run a business that specializes in creating and sharing once in a lifetime experiences for the most beautiful awe-inspiring people. Though, at this point there have been many, every wedding, party, and dance, I'm lucky enough to captain still brings me childlike joy and excitement just like the first time I was entrusted with a precious janky aux.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough good things about Andrew & his team. Andrew worked with me to surprise my wife with a prerecorded message to play right before I walked down the aisle. He made my vision a reality and let me tell you the tears were flowing from everyone! I cannot thank him enough! Andrew and his team did an amazing job all night! He’s not just a DJ, he’s a hype man!! He kept the crowd on the dance floor all night long, playing absolute killer songs. His fun, upbeat, and personable personality made the entire night so fun!! I would recommend Andrew to anyone, any occasion, EVERY day!!! I know choosing vendors is stressful because there’s so many, but trust me, you will NOT be disappointed using Upchurch for your event!!
Olivia B., 3 months ago
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Skye Dreams Entertainment LLC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Welcome to Skye Dreams Entertainment LLC, where we offer premier DJ, photobooth, and entertainment services for your special events. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. With a diverse music selection, state-of-the-art equipment, we guarantee to take your event to the next level. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or private party, our customized packages are tailored to meet your unique needs and exceed your expectations. Let us help you create memories that will last a lifetime. Contact us today to book your event with Skye Dreams Entertainment LLC.

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Danuel made the party come to life!! Thank you for making our wedding amazing!! The photo booth stole the show everyone enjoyed the night!!
Reyniah, 3 months ago
Sound Enforcement DJ Service 

5.0

Charlottesville, VA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,895

For over seventeen years my business has focused on weddings. It is my goal to create the atmosphere you have envisioned and help make your ceremony and reception flow smoothly. My style is low key and can be summed up in a few words as, "Elegant Fun". The day should be approached with elegance and poise, but at the same time remembering it is also a celebration. After all, that’s why you have invited your friends and family to your wedding. I love what I do. I love music, and I love weddings. I take great pride in what I do but my goal is not only to play music; it is to ensure that every wedding I do is better than the one before.

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For our wedding at Keswick Vineyards, we were given a list of prospective DJs to choose from. After inquiring about their recommendation for a DJ that knew how to throw an amazing dance party, we were given TD’s information. From the detailed pre-wedding questionnaire and phone conversations to the day of our wedding, T.D. was very professional, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun. We also used T.D. for our ceremony amplification. We are happy to report that we did not have any microphone malfunctions! Most importantly, the reception was truly a party from the time we were introduced until the time we made our escape. From the lighted monogram initials, choreographed dances, and a variety of music, he made sure we had everything we asked for. T.D. kept us to our timeline and kept the guests aware of the happenings around the venue. We are so thankful to have had him as our D.J., as many memories were made on the dance floor that night. 5 stars from us!
Jamee & C., 4 years ago
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Sam Hill Entertainment 

3.7

Charlottesville, VA
  • Band/dj
  • Starts at $3,000

Sam Hill Entertainment is based out of Charlottesville, VA with bands located throughout the Southeast. Over the last 25 years, Sam Hill has helped tens of thousands of brides and grooms book the best in live music across the 50 states and for fly-in international weddings! Our bands cover Top 40 hits, fiery versions of Soul, smooth versions of Motown, elegant jazz classics, toe-tapping bluegrass, and country - it all exists among the performers we work with!

We used Sam Hill Entertainment to book the band “The Dickens”. This is the part of our wedding everyone is still talking about. They played such a variety that every age was able to enjoy. Not a single person was sitting at the tables while the Dickens were on the stage. They were very interactive with the crowd and even let the groom (a guitar player) get up there and jam out with them. This was such a fun addition to the wedding and we loved every minute of it!
Claire S., a month ago
Epic Sounds Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Epic Sounds is owned and operated by Lance Gray of Charlottesville, VA. Lance started DJing in 1997 and has over 26 years of experience DJing at nightclubs, private parties, military ceremonies (yes he is a Marine) and of course; hundreds of Weddings, Sweet 16s and Quinceañeras, Karaoke. “I have been an avid music lover all my life with a wide variety of genres in which I listen to even on my own time. Thru the years I have aimed at providing a professional service with a local feel and reasonable prices. Let me take the worry of one BIG item off your plate for your event!”

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! I can't say enough good things about Lance. He was great to work with leading up to the wedding and was very professional and responsive. On our actual wedding day, Lance went above and beyond, from showing up early to make sure everything was set up correctly, to recording our ceremony and first dance, and then staying until all the guests were out. We had a very high energy crew and he kept the party going the whole reception. The song transitions were 10/10. The day after our wedding we had multiple guests text us about how amazing our DJ was. We have also had 2 friends who are getting married next year reach out and ask for his contact information. I HIGHLY recommend!
Emma M., a year ago
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Summit Events: DJ, Photobooth & More 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA
  • Offer

We believe in providing you service that is attentive, accommodating, and above expectations. Attentive: We will communicate promptly from your initial inquiry to your wedding day. We will also pay attention to the details big and small as well as reading the crowd through out the night to play the right songs at the right time. Accommodating: if you want it you got it. We offer an easy-to-use app to help the planning process. We conduct a thorough consultation to ensure that we know exactly what you want and what you don't want on your big day. This also means that every request no matter how specific is taken seriously.

Awarded Best of Zola
We recently got married and Summit Events did an amazing job with our band, Photo Booth and uplighting. Ben is amazing. He responding to me extremely fast and made me feel like my wedding actually mattered to him.
Sarah B., 3 months ago
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JVMMS Events 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

I've spent the past 15+ years offering my musical knowledge to events all over the world. That experience translates to DJing weddings and events so seamlessly, from being able to read crowds and deliver exactly what you and your guests want, to managing logistics from the DJ booth in an effortless manner. Whether you want a folk-laden cocktail hour, a classic dinner playlist, or a modern dance party, let me be the one to provide the soundtrack to the most important day of your life!

Awarded Best of Zola
We booked Jeremy for our wedding after he DJ'd for my sister's wedding, then another friend's, and we knew right when we got engaged that we would be reaching out to him first, and we're SO glad we did. There is truly no better dancefloor than one Jeremy curates. Get your dancing shoes on, because you won't want to leave the floor once he gets going. His professionalism, expertise, and all around vibe helped to make our wedding EVERYTHING we wanted it to be.
Sarah L., 7 months ago
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Bachelor Boys Band 

4.9

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,020
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA
  • 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 Bachelor Boys 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
Thank you so much to the BBB team! They really made our wedding a special day, providing beautiful music for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They worked with us to make sure they played the style of music we were looking for and went above and beyond to make the evening special for us and our guests. Huge thank you to all the musicians and artists who made our night one to remember.
Helen G., 5 months ago
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HiMotive Entertainment & Photobooth 

4.5

  • DJ
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

HiMotive Entertainment is a Event/Wedding entertainment service company operating out of North Carolina. From highly skilled photographers to DJs, Our ultimate goal is to handle all of your audio-visual needs.

While searching for DJs I came across this one and read all the reviews. At first I was hesitant due to the reviews I seen about the no show but me and my wife decided to give him a chance. He communicated all the time with us & made things go by so easy. The app he uses is so helpful for us and himself, DJ Motiv definitely showed up and showed out and gave us the life of a party. We plan to book him for our daughters 16th birthday!
Kyle B., 9 months ago
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MyDeejay 

4.9

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

MyDeejay has been the Baltimore / Washington DC area's premier wedding DJ service for over 15 years! Our polished, no-cheese performing style is perfect for couples who want an awesome dancing experience for their guests, but aren't interested in the typical "entertainer emcee" style of performer. Visit our website to learn more about our services and approach!

I love dancing (badly) at weddings so a priority for me when planning my own was that the dance floor be packed! MyDeeJay paired us with DJ Jeff who was great to work with. He was super understanding of our music indecisiveness and some last minute adjustments. Day of, he made sure he knew how to pronounce everyone's names and gave all the speakers a heads up so they weren't surprised when it was time for them to speak. He also took our Spotify playlist for the pre-ceremony/cocktail hour/dinner and broke it up and expanded it to fit the vibe for each of those. And, of course, he played music that kept people on the dance floor all night! Making sure we had the right DJ was a priority for me and I'm so relieved we ended up with Jeff!
Katie and M., a year ago
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Signature Djs 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Signature DJs is owned and managed by Brandon Frazier, ​aka "DJ House". In creating Signature DJs, Brandon recruited a team of professional and experienced DJs and event planners available to meet and exceed all of your needs. During your initial consultation Brandon will match you with the best options based on your preferences and event type. We also offer so many different options to personalize your wedding and make the experience unique for you and your guests. We have lighting, special effects, and even licensed pyrotechnicians on our team that can provide professional fireworks displays to end your night with a BANG!

Awarded Best of Zola
Now for the details: Brandon, Kellie, Elmer, and Becky were excellent to work with. They were communicative throughout the entire process and even sent monthly checklists to ensure the wedding planning timeline was ironed out and reminded you of the small details that most folks forget about. It’s the little things like these emails that went above and beyond to make sure our evening went as smoothly as possible. Our DJ, Elmer, was very enthusiastic despite challenges at the beginning of the event – the venue coordinator was very combative with him during set-up – and he didn’t let it affect the energy of the evening. (We didn’t find out until after the wedding date from our other vendors setting up and we had to reach out and ask about it because he didn’t want us to worry at all). He provided a high energy level and hits for dancing the whole evening and stuck to our favorite music vibes. Our photo booth operator, Becky, pulled us aside to take photos in the booth and thank goodness she did because we didn’t get the chance to go in before or after she pulled us aside. She put our guestbook together throughout the evening and it was fun to have something that captured our night to look through the next morning. Signature DJs was reasonably priced considering everything we received - music for ceremony & reception, mics, uplighting for dance floor, photo booth with guest book, monogram, and bubble exit complete with 2 bubble machines and bubbles for individual guests. They were flexible with our requests (customized monogram, unconventional timeline, and last-minute song additions) and had already worked at our venue so they were already familiar with the space which was super helpful because the venue coordinator was awful to work with. They put us at ease and gave us confidence that our day would be wonderful when we were the most stressed. Thank you so much, Brandon, Kellie, and team for setting the tone and giving us a memorable night!
Candice & T., 22 days ago
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Posh Life DJ Collective 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Posh Life DJ Collective is a boutique DJ entertainment provider, bringing a welcomed alternative to the traditional DJ companies of the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland area. Founded and led by legendary DC nightclub DJ, Brian Sadiarin a.k.a. DJ Geometrix, his 25+ years of professional experience knows how to expertly evoke all of the right emotions for you and your guests with a customized soundtrack for your wedding day and a unique modern party experience that will live rent free in your guests' memories for a very long time.

Awarded Best of Zola
We would highly recommend Brian to DJ your wedding! While we were planning, he was very easy to work with, and helped us articulate and envision what we wanted our wedding to be like - and during the event he was phenomenal. One of our biggests anxieties was that not too many people would be dancing, but he had a great mix of songs that appealed to the entire cross section of our guests - the dance floor was packed the whole night. 11/10 would highly recommend!
Marissa N., a year ago
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Born To DJ, LLC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Born to DJ, LLC, based in North Carolina, offers premier DJ services and specializes in weddings and other private events. Our DJ fills your special day with sounds that create and bring back life-long memories. Our DJ service takes an ordinary event and makes it special. We provide you with a DJ/MC that keeps the momentum going with customized music and an engaging personality. We specialize in several genres, including but not limited to Pop, Hip-Hop/Rap, Country, Top 40, Big Band, Rock, Latin, Motown, Gospel, EDM, Beach Music, and R&B. We have music for all ages ranging from the 1940s to today’s current hits.

Awarded Best of Zola
James and his Born To DJ team were fantastic! They are so organized with their app and platform, making communication and details a breeze. All of our guests have continued to comment on how great the music was and what a wonderful job our DJ team did. We had quite a varied crowd at our wedding; different ages, different nationalities and lots of different genres. Somehow the DJ managed to please them all and I can honestly say our dance floor was never empty! We had a long, 7 hour, recepetion, and the DJ never missed a beat! My only hope is we have another event in the future that we need a DJ for!
Kayla M., 2 years ago
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DJ Maskell 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

DJ Mark Maskell is an experienced wedding DJ in the Washington DC area with a background in DC nightclubs and expertise extending far beyond simply rocking the dancefloor after dinner. In addition to DJing hundreds of weddings over 15+ years, Mark has worked extensively as a wedding coordinator and works closely with clients to ensure that the day flows smoothly.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mark was hands down THE best part of our wedding! He was so helpful during the whole planning process. Any questions we had he gave us the best advice. He doubles down as a “Day of Coordinator” as well, making sure the timeline is down to a tee. The lights he set up in our reception was like nothing I’ve seen at any other wedding. He even had us throw down on the turntable and it was such a fun and unique moment that everyone loved!! It really was electric during party time! Mark is also so friendly and personable. He was our favorite vendor to work with. My advice is to stop scrolling now and BOOK THIS MAN for your wedding!!! You will not regret it. THANK YOU MARK FOR THE BEST DAY EVER!!!!
Danielle S., 6 months ago
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Bill Carroll Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA
  • Offer

Our professional Wedding DJs are the perfect way to celebrate the biggest event of your lives. Expect complete professional service from the moment you make contact with one of our friendly, knowledgeable wedding advisers. Their role is to provide you with expert assistance right up until the big day with practically every aspect of your wedding ceremony and reception. Come time for your wedding reception, it is placed safely in the hands of the professional wedding DJ whose sole aim is to provide you and your guests with an unforgettable evening.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bill Carroll Entertainment was absolutely AMAZING! From the very first interaction, their communication was responsive, friendly, and flexible - exactly what we needed during the wedding planning process. On the day of, Bill was punctual, kept the crowd energized and engaged, and was truly interactive and fun. He has an incredible talent for reading the room and selecting the perfect music to match the vibe. Bill truly added the right touch with his music selections throughout the evening, and was patient, easy to work with, and clearly knows what he's doing. If you're looking for a DJ that's going to add the perfect amount of magic to your special day, Bill Carroll Entertainment is the one to go with. I cannot recommend them enough!
Roxy V., a day ago
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Horizon Harbor Entertainment/DJ Squirrel 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Our Mission is to make your Wedding, Birthday Party, Special Occasion or Company event an event where you have amazing memories that will be remembered for a lifetime. From start to finish our team aims to exceed your expectations every step of the way. Not only do we work closely with you and vendors, but we also do it in a manner that makes the entire experience a lot simpler and easier.

On March 18, 2023, my husband and I received top notch service from DJ Squirrel on our wedding day at Amber Grove in Moseley, VA. He was well organized and thought of every detail! He had a good sense of the direction I wanted for my day due to the constant communication we had and followed it accordingly. He was able to deal with all the ebbs and flows of a wedding day and did so professionally. We were thrilled to have him be a part of our day and could not have been happier with our decision to choose him as our DJ.
Megan L., 5 months ago
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HB Productions Disc Jockeys/Entertainment Services 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,150
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

HB Productions Disc Jockeys/Entertainment Services™ has been in service for since 1978. Looking for a DJ that keeps your guests on the dance floor? Then you have come to the right place! Contact us today and have HB Productions at your next event. We are wedding specialists with a special niche to the LGBTQIA+ communities. The music has been heard west of the Mississippi and north and south of the Mason Dixon. HB Productions is available for corporate events, pre-school to middle school dances, and wedding receptions, corporate events, private parties,etc.

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We loved our experience with DJ Eric at HB Productions! Despite the complexity of our venue having multiple different spaces that needed sound, he did an amazing job of setting up sound systems throughout the venue to ensure that our wedding day went smoothly! He had a perfect sound set up during our wedding ceremony with microphones available so that everyone could hear it despite it being outdoors. And during the dancing portion of our wedding, DJ Eric kept the energy up and kept our guests dancing! We had a planning call where he confirmed what vibe we wanted for our music, dancing, and party, and he brought the energy! We got numerous compliments about our DJ, and he did such a great job. We highly recommend HB Productions!
Ashley B., a year ago
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DJ Ant Boogie 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Hey I’m Anthony! I'm a Virginia based DJ/MC or "Vibe Creator" as I prefer to call it. It's my absolute joy to run a business that specializes in creating and sharing once in a lifetime experiences for some of the most incredible people. My versatility and passion for my craft has kept me a sought after DJ for over two decades. With my experience in the wedding industry, I have the knowledge and skills to handle all aspects of your wedding entertainment. Providing you with an epic dance party is my main goal, but as your wedding DJ, I'm focused on making sure your entire wedding runs smoothly. I hope we get the chance to celebrate soon!

DJ Anthony Bryant (aka DJ Ant-Boogie) was absolutely amazing and such an important part of our wedding experience. When planning a wedding, there are a million things to worry about. DJ Ant Boogie is not one of them. He was so nice and so patient and professional with us during the planning, and an absolute joy to work with during the actual wedding. We had such little direction for him and gave the most vague descriptions of our friends and ourselves and the general vibe and he crafted the most perfect wedding playlist I have ever heard. All night people were complimenting us on our amazing song choices (all DJ ant boogie) and the dance floor was alive literally all night. He also did such a wonderful job with all of our special requests and announcements and all the “scripted wedding stuff” that happens during a wedding. Everyone had such an amazing time and he was such an integral part of that. DJ Ant Boogie, thank you so much for such a wonderful experience. We had a perfect night, and we are so grateful.
Jenna S., 16 days ago
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CHEERS, THE COLLECTIVE 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Cheers, The Collective is not just your average DJ service; it’s a brand that combines a passion for music with a heartfelt approach to customer service. We believe we are "Artisans of Cheer". When you book us, you don't just get another vendor but a talented professional who truly cares about your event like it's their own. We are driven by a desire to use the gifts bestowed to us by God to spread joy and excitement to a broader audience.

Obehi truly made our wedding night unforgettable! His energy was infectious, and he played ALL of our requested songs. From start to finish, he kept the party alive and ensured everyone had a fantastic time. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ. Highly recommend him for any event!
Madison M., 6 months ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA
  • 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!

I have now been to two events that A Better DJ & Photographer were hired for. One was a wedding. They kept the crowd dancing for hours, they were fun! The other time was a 20th anniversary party - once again, they made it fun for everyone that attended.
P. H., 5 months ago
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DJ Shanghai 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

The last thing you want is the wrong song played for your first dance. With DJ Shanghai, you can rest easy knowing that every musical moment will be perfect. DJ Shanghai's sole mission is to create the ideal wedding playlist for you and your guests, starting from the moment people walk into your ceremony. She mixes in the right songs to complement your music choices, making sure your unique taste shines throughout the night.

DJ Shanghai was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, Asia, the owner, was in constant communication with us to ensure she included everything we wanted for our special day. She was incredibly fast, efficient, and understanding, especially when I had to take a step back from wedding planning due to a bout of food poisoning a few days before the big day. Using an app called Vibo, Asia made it so easy to figure out the perfect song lineup and timeline, ensuring we were listening to a fun, lively, and exciting mix all night long. Despite the last-minute planning crunch, Asia's professionalism and attention to detail shone through, and our guests raved about the incredible energy and entertainment she provided. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ experience!
Lexi N., 2 months ago
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Maryland's DJ 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Maryland’s DJ: Best Parties in DC, Maryland, & Virginia. We strive to create experiences that exceed your vision. We are: 🎶 Masters of the Mood 💗 🎉 Paragons of the Party ✨ 🕺 Guardians of Good Times 💃 That is to say… Our specialty is making your event unforgettable. We have a proven process, professional training, and premium equipment. Our DJs are better than the competition and their tools are too. We offer everything you need to make your event a success! Our event services: Wedding DJs Corporate DJs Event Lighting Photo Booths

Marylands DJ was the perfect choice for us. We had such a smooth process planning, and the whole event went perfectly. We are a few months after the wedding now and people still comment on how fun the DJs were. I am SO thankful we were able to work with them. Laz was amazing and perfectly captured the fun and excitement we were hoping for. Thank you!!
Laura D. S., 4 months ago
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Music Music & More Music 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $895
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Music, Music, & More Music has been filling dance floors and entertaining crowds from large to small at weddings, corporate events and private parties for more than 20 years! With our premium DJ services and speciality lighting, we will make your event one to remember. Booking a DJ for the first time can be very overwhelming. We are here to walk you through the entire process, providing personalized guidance and support along the way.

Great communication, organized & very professional. Christian Lane knocked it out of the park. The whole process leading up to our big day made us feel very confident that the music and announcing would be taken care of. All of the music was on time and perfectly played with legit sound quality. He was also fantastic with making important announcements throughout the reception. All and all Music, Music & More Music helped so much with making our big day so special! Hands down 5 star service.
Sean Semones, 5 months ago
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Marquee Artists 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

The best DJs, lighting and photo booth services in DC, Maryland, Virginia, Philadelphia & NYC. From weddings to private events Marquee Artists combines club-level DJ skills with a decade of private event expertise. We pride ourselves on being friendly, professional, fun, communicative and extremely flexible. Most importantly, we know how to throw amazing parties while tailoring them to your tastes.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kelton was wonderful to work with from start to finish. He stuck with us even when we had to postpone our wedding for two years due to the pandemic, so we really appreciated his commitment to working with us. Kelton has a great system for figuring out your taste, priorities, and run of show. He set up very quickly at our venue, which was key given we were running on a tight schedule, and he managed to produce nice sound in a very cavernous space (no idea how!). He kept us running on time and made all transitions seamless. His music perfectly matched the vibe we wanted, starting with a relaxed cocktail hour and dinner, and gradually increasing the tempo into a full-scale dance party as the night went on. And our friends and family had an absolute blast! He had everyone from 20 somethings to family in their 60s and 70s dancing until the very end! We got so many positive messages the next day, including one person who described our DJ as being "on fleek."
Stephanie & T., 2 years ago
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Déja Grüv Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $9,500
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

With over a century of combined experience, the Déja Grüv Band is the premier choice for weddings. Our versatile 14-piece ensemble can masterfully perform genres from Motown, Jazz, and Soul to Pop, R&B, Country, and Top 40 hits. We travel globally, ensuring that our elite musicians, each renowned in their class, deliver unforgettable performances that elevate your special day to extraordinary heights. We provide music for every aspect of your wedding, from the ceremony and cocktail hour to the reception and after-party, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience from start to finish.

I’ve had the pleasure of hearing this band on more than one occasion and every single time I have been highly impressed! I definitely would recommend them for any event, corporate, Wedding, Special occasions, etc.
Visual Access Photography, 3 years ago
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Blendmasters DJ Services LLC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Hello! I'm Steve Anderson, Owner, DJ, and MC of Blendmasters Deejay Services LLC. I offer energetic music and entertainment for weddings across the Richmond area. Also, I love to get every guest onto the dance floor, bringing high energy and a passion for music to every event he has the pleasure of entertaining.

Our big day was October 11 and having the Blendmasters team there to help us celebrate was an experience! From the ceremony setup to cocktail hour and then the reception, everyone had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the music. We also had the 360 Photo Booth which was a hit with our guests! We definitely had the wedding of our dreams and Blendmasters DJ services did not disappoint. If you’re looking for a professional and “turn-up”, having everyone on the dance floor kind of experience, Blendmasters is the way to go!
Cornell Y., a month ago
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Sho DJ & Photo Booth 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Sho Dj Company is a professional & fun DJ & Photo Booth company servicing Hampton Roads Virginia, Richmond Virginia, and multiple D.C. areas. With plenty of experience in weddings and corporate events, Sho DJ specializes in public and private functions as well as special occasions such as school events, karaoke parties, community events, private parties, birthday celebrations, military functions, family reunions, fundraisers, and anniversary celebrations. We Also offer Premium Photo Booth and 360 Video Booth rental. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a wedding planner in the Richmond area, I have worked with Mark on many weddings as well as his different photo booth options. He does an excellent job emceeing the weddings as well as reading a crowd. He is easy to work with and his communcation is great, which in this industry is needed. I highly recommend him to my clients.
Karla C., 2 years ago
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196 Events | NO Boring Receptions Guaranteed! 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,149
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA

Hey there! We are Devail & Nikki, your husband and wife wedding entertainment team. 196 Events is a professional Wedding DJ & Photo Booth company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. However, we serve couples across Hampton Roads, RVA, Central VA and the Shenandoah Valley.

We cannot express enough about how much we enjoyed having Devail and Nikki as our DJ duo for our wedding! They most certainly delivered on their promise of No Boring Receptions and has us and our friends dancing all night! They guided the ceremony and reception with ease, and handled any time hiccups that came up without any fuss, making it a less anxious time for all. The planning suite they use is extremely easy to navigate and set s everyone up for success leading up to the big day! A little something that stood out: Our pastor that officiated our wedding is retired and had not done a wedding in 6 years, and it was the first one he had done without his wife of 57 years there with him. Devail and Nikki took time out of their busy schedule to share some video footage with our pastor so that he could show his wife. Talk about making it a personal experience!! They did this sort of thing throughout the whole process of working with them. We know this is a long review, but long story short, We cannot recommend their services enough. HIRE THEM!!!!
Stephen T., 5 months ago
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The Hook Club 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA 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
The Hook Club was by far the coolest musicians I was able to find in terms of having an NYC night out vibe, and not a typical "wedding" vibe. We had a bass and guitar duo for our cocktail hour. They were super nice and awesome musicians. It started raining an hour into our cocktails so we had to move inside, and the bassist switched to playing a piano so that we could continue the music inside. Everyone was so impressed by how multi-talented they were!! Loved them and wish we had them play music for more of our reception. Dan, the founder, as well as the rest of their staff were incredibly organized and attentive throughout the planning process. Highly recommend!!
Josephine, 6 months ago
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DJ Lennox: DJ And Photo Booth Services 

4.9

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA for additional fees

I have been Doing since 1997, with doing weddings almost exclusively since 2007. Weddings are always a great time. We go over everything with the couple and make sure their day is exactly what they are looking for.

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Lennox was my sisters DJ for her wedding- I was the maid of honor and also the florist, so I got to get to know DJ Lennox as a guest and also a vendor. There’s honestly not enough words to describe so freakin cool he is. His attention to detail is on point, he can hype up even the most boring crowd, and he has the greatest personality. My sister also rented the Photo Booth and I’m SO glad she did. Everyone had a blast with it & DJ Lennox’s assistant was just as cool as he is. She was so much fun, so sweet, and so funny. We had a blast. Someday when I plan a wedding- he’ll be my first phone call.
Allie, 2 months ago
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Marty Nightengale - DJ. MC. Entertainer. 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA for additional fees
  • Offer

Your wedding deserves a packed dance floor and a fun & stress-free experience from a top industry professional you can trust! I know planning a wedding can be a lot; let me make music the easiest part for you. I’ve been creating memorable experiences for all couples and all love, for over 17 years; where I shine is matching the music to your vibe while also reading the crowd, using real DJ transitions to keep the dance floor energy up, interacting with the crowd, and working with all the other vendors to keep the event running smooth.

Marty was literally the best decision we made for our 5/18 wedding! From ceremony music to cocktail hour to an epic dance party reception he kept our guest engaged and having a blast all night! We added 1 hour of live music to our reception and cannot recommend that option enough it was so fun and interactive and got everyone out on the dance floor. I have received so many compliments on the "wedding DJ" and even have been asked by a few guests for his contact information for their own events. Thank you so much Marty! The Williams wedding loved you!
Ashley W., 6 months ago
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Lujan Entertainment LLC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA for additional fees

We rock parties and celebrate all love, all day, every day! Lujan Entertainment is all about creating memories and spreading positivity with our boutique DJ, Wedding Coordination, and Photo Booth services. If you're all about great energy and great vibes, the good news is: so are we! Let's work together and bring that great energy to your wedding or event. ¡Se habla Español!

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Mike as our wedding DJ was one of the best decisions we made!! From our first meeting, Mike was professional and friendly, providing us with a lot of information and answering all of our questions. After we booked with him, he set up an easy-to-use app for us to select our songs, write notes about the reception, and communicate any special instructions. It helped us keep track of what to prepare and how to plan the timeline of our day since we didn't have a wedding planner. Mike also came to an in person meeting with our venue so he could be prepared for the wedding day, and he was completely set up and ready when we arrived for cocktail hour and dinner. The wedding day could not have gone better: not only was Mike on point with all the music choices we made, he created an excellent vibe for our guests. We had a lot of families with young adults and older parents, and Mike played music that appealed to both crowds. His emcee skills are excellent, and he was flexible with a few adjustments to the timeline throughout the night. Mike’s son JC worked our photobooth, and he was just as professional and friendly. His upbeat attitude and excitement for the day was well appreciated, and all of our guests were happy with their photobooth experiences. If you want a smooth, efficient wedding day with top tier vibes, Mike is the guy to hire!!
Happy C., 4 months ago
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Grant Swift 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Charlottesville, VA for additional fees

Grant Swift is one of the busiest event musicians in the United States, playing close to 200 shows per year. His repertoire of over 500 works covers Rock, Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Classical, containing everything from Stevie Wonder to Pachelbel, Queen to Ed Sheeran. Swift's versatility has him performing weddings, galas, and corporate events in venues as diverse as concert halls, restaurants, and steamboats. Clients have included Dior, Audi North America, The New York Yacht Club, Time Out New York, and Hudson Yards.

Awarded Best of Zola
Grant was absolutely phenomenal! My husband and I, along with our guests, were blown away by his talent and his exceptional ability to accommodate all of our notes and requests. He worked closely with us to ensure everything was perfect. I highly recommend him for any event or occasion. People are still talking about his performance, and our only regret is that we didn't get to hear him for longer. It was truly magical.
Samantha R., 4 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Charlottesville, VA

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Charlottesville, VA?

Live bands typically range from $580 to $18,500, averaging at $4,500. DJs range from $350 to $2,500 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! 78% of bands and DJs in Charlottesville, VA cover cocktail hour and 80% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 64% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

48% of bands in Charlottesville, VA 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 Charlottesville, VA?

The most popular bands in Charlottesville, VA are Bachelor Boys Band, Louis Pettinelli Entertainment and EastCoast Entertainment. The most popular DJs are Dj Lennox: DJ And Photo Booth Services, Summit Events: DJ, Photobooth & More and Born To DJ, LLC.

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