Wedding Bands and DJs in Mankato, MN

Wedding Bands and DJs in Mankato, MN

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37 Wedding Bands and DJs in Mankato, MN

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Bluewater Kings Band 

5.0

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

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

5.0

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

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!

We had not one, but TWO other DJs cancel on us. We were getting deflated, frustrated, and losing money on DJs that would take our deposits and run. We even tried a "popular" service to find, it was a horrible match. The other, took outlr deposit and never spoke to us again. So for the 3rd try, (sadly shoulda went with them first) we called back these guys. We did check them out at first, but we're convinced cheaper was better. Nope. We learnt a lesson, a hard lesson. DJ Sound and Luke took us in battered, beaten, feeling defeated, and turned it all around. The planning with then made us feel at ease, and comfortable, and safe. They got our ides onto the forms, and the DJ was outstanding. It's like he knew our families and had the perfect songs picked and played. I'm not sure how they do it....but every time I reied to get off the dance floor, I had to turn around and gat back on because another awesome song was starting to play. Because I was on the dance floor all night with my friends, I missed some family connections, but I don't care, I'll see them at the holidays......it was MY night! DJ Sound taught me a few things. Patients, that great isn't cheap, and cheap isn't great, and that actually, they they were able to show my and my fiance love when we were beat down, hopeless, and discouraged. No jusgement from them, not even any talk about the other guys, they just hit the ground running. This company and all their employees are a blessing and we couldn't be more thank full. Highly recommend, but most of all, thank you for everything, it was an epic day.....just like you guaranteed!
Maria and Z., 23 days ago
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DJ Services By Paul Young 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $695
  • Serves Mankato, 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).

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Paul was very communicative and friendly. He was very helpful in planning the whole day! We booked him for the ceremony and reception and he did a great job! He was also very flexible when my anxiety as the bride decided to change a couple things up last minute and not do the shoe game and move up the first dance. He took requests and even played songs that I didn't even know existed when he was asked. My husband and I asked for a specific song that meant a lot to us and he even was able to play that, even though the band is a small Minnesota band. His pricing is also very reasonable and I heard he was better than other DJs that have higher price points. Definitely recommend him!
Rachel B., a year ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

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

We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided top level DJ-MC services for over 25 years in budget friendly packages. We also offer spectacular wedding photography and HD Video. Visit our site and see over 1 million photos, thousands of reviews, and some great package prices. If you give us a call before you book any of these vendors you'll quickly learn why over 15,000 couples have chosen us to help make their special day magical. All packages include expert planning assistance, which will take away a lot of the stress associated with planning your wedding! We are available nationwide including your area!

A Better DJ and photographer is absolutely the best deal you can get for any of your events! The planning, the professionalism and the service is by far the best you can come across. Michael will answer your call at anytime, and if he misses your call he will get back to you asap! If you are looking for a photographer and DJ combo you will not only save thousands but you will save a ton of time.
Martin J., 2 months ago
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Musical Genius Productions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Mankato, MN
  • Offer

Looking for a professional wedding DJ/MC? Musical Genius Productions is an upscale wedding DJ delivering an unmatched service in Mankato and throughout Minnesota! As a bilingual DJ, our couples receive individualized attention to satisfy their requests; and our custom wedding packages suit every ceremony and reception. Since 2009, we've guaranteed a unique and memorable wedding with incredible sound and lighting. In addition, we ensure everything runs smoothly leading up to and during your special day. So, trust us to bring a smile and good vibes to make your night remarkable!

Omar did an amazing job! Great music and set up. He did a great job getting everyone on the dance floor.
LillyAnna S., 3 months ago
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Tyler Herwig 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Mankato, MN

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...)

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We hired Tyler to perform for our daughter's wedding. He was so wonderful to work with and was willing to make several adjustments last minute that would have been impossible with recorded music due to unfortunate weather the day of the wedding. Tyler walked us through music options for the ceremony helping us choose music that was more than just 'nice' but brought out our bride and groom's personalities. He was a calming spirit and his music for the ceremony and cocktail hour was perfect! We loved him so much that we hired him to play at our son's wedding as well. We absolutely recommend Tyler Herwig for any event!!
Leonard H., 2 years ago
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GenerationNOW Entertainment 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Mankato, 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 Preston is the real deal. Professional, responsive, punctual and a gem to work with. And then there’s his performance, which was absolutely spot on. So much so, typically sedentary guests were chewing up the dance floor. As the owner of a talent agency, I’ve worked with a number of artists, both celebrity and regional. Tyler is among the best of them. Book him and you’re sure to have a worry-free, high-energy experience.
Anthony B., 22 days ago
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Only Toons DJ Service 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Mankato, MN

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

We hired Only Toons DJ Service to provide the music and lighting for our wedding reception. Dan was very responsive and professional in all of our communications leading up to the big day, which we really appreciated while planning a hectic wedding! The DJ himself was organized, prepared, and talented. He set up beautiful uplighting around our venue that really enhanced the atmosphere. Even though we didn't have a big dancing crowd, he was still able to keep the energy and vibes upbeat with his music selections while folks mingled and conversed. Overall, we were very happy with Only Toons - he delivered a high quality service and contributed positively to our special day. Their lighting and DJ skills definitely took our reception to the next level while staying within our budget. We'd happily recommend them to other couples planning a wedding!
Brooke B., 6 days ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

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

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a musical entertainment company that offers an unrivaled musical experience for clients around the country. We currently service over 25 metropolitan areas throughout the lower 48, and provide musical entertainment for hundreds of events every year. Our past clients include The United Nations, Lockheed Martin, Nationwide Auto Insurance, The Shell Oil Corporation, and many more. No event is too small or large for us. Louis Pettinelli Entertainment has musical ensembles that range from a soloist to a 15 piece party band, and everything in between!

I was blown away by the talent of the musicians, they really take their craft seriously. I requested a Roaring Twenties theme from Louis Pettinelli and they went above and beyond to make it happen. The singer Karlea was phenomenal and did an amazing job of keeping our guests engaged and entertained. The musicians were all courteous, professional, and exceptionally talented. They dressed appropriately for our wedding theme and many of the guests at the Hawthorne Hotel wanted to take pictures with Karlea in her Twenties attire. In addition to being a wonderful experience, they were also a great value for the price. These are top quality musicians and we paid a reasonable price for the band. I highly recommend this group for your wedding.
Rochelle P., a month ago
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DJ Brettly 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves Mankato, MN

DJ Brettly is a seasoned, independent wedding DJ located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. DJ Brettly offers 20 years of experience and boasts a repertoire filled with every genre possible from rock to hip hop to Latin to club music. His services are fitting for all ages and affordable for many budgets. Whenever he’s not playing at weddings, DJ Brettly is performing at one of several clubs where he continues to strengthen his hosting and DJing skills while enticing people to dance all night long.

DJ Brettly was incredible as our wedding DJ. He took such care in preparing for our big day and on the day of did everything we wanted. We got SO many compliments from guests and our other vendors on how amazing he was, and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. He went above and beyond for us and I cannot recommend him enough! We have already referred him to two other friends getting married next year
Courtney L., 3 months ago
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Golden Touch DJ Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Mankato, MN

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

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

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Mankato, MN

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

Felix & Fingers was the best addition to my wedding! We had a BLAST. It’s the best mix between a live band and sing along karaoke (but you don’t want your uncle to get the mic, you know?). They did beautiful ceremony music, incredible sax jazz during cocktail hour to keep it classy. Then, they kept everyone engaged and entertained for the reception, from my aunt in a walker to my college friends twerking. We danced the night away but lost our voices from screaming along with the songs too. 10/10 you can’t go wrong with dueling pianos - DJs and wedding bands are out, Felix & Fingers is IN!
Kelsey S., 7 months ago
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Aloha Erica Music - Acoustic Singer 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

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

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I am a wedding planner and working with Erica during the process of this wedding was easy from start to finish! She was quick to give any details necessary and on the day of, had all of the guests sitting around her mesmerized! I highly recommend having her be a part of your day in some way and you won't regret that decision!
Chelsea Arthur, 3 years ago
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Instant Request DJ Entertainment 

4.8

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

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

DJ Rick was a God-send!! He was so easy to work with and professional throughout the whole process, even when it started pouring out plans were super up in the air. He rolled with the lunches of the day and was a huge part in making it a success.
Ethan N., 3 months ago
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Trustworthy Music Dj 

5.0

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

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

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Trustworthy Music DJ is a top-notch DJ service! If you are looking for an experienced, guest-centric, professional who really cares about their couples, Trustworthy Music DJ is for you. Steve and his team put in the effort to truly get to know their couples and what they want for their wedding day celebration. They care about the overall party experience (unlike some DJ's who just play loud music) and do a great job at keeping EVERYONE up and dancing the night away.
Glenn Switzer, 4 years ago
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DJ Mitch Entertainment 

5.0

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

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

We cannot express enough praise and gratitude for Mitch! We had the privilege of working with him for our wedding on 7/6/24. From preplanning meetings to the wedding day, Mitch was extremely on top of everything to ensure our wedding day ran smoothly. He also communicated with our other vendors on the day of the wedding to ensure everyone was on the same page! When we had our live acoustic guitarist back out somewhat suddenly, we reached out to Mitch for references. To our surprise, he offered us an even better idea to have him play sax and a friend play guitar at the ceremony. All of our guests absolutely loved it and it brought a really special feel to the ceremony. On top of that, the energy he brings to MCing got our guests super excited and involved! Part of our package included having Mitch play Sax at the reception… JUST DO IT! It was so fun having him jump on the dance floor and interact with our guests! Mitch made our wedding a day to remember for all, and we cannot recommend him enough. Thank you DJ Mitch!
Shae B., 2 months ago
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Kyara's Keys 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Mankato, MN for additional fees

I am a trained pianist with a passion for sharing music with others. I enjoy playing a wide variety of genres including pop, classical, Christian/gospel, and jazz and take many influences from musical theatre and pop culture performances.

Kyara was wonderful to work with and the music so professional. She really helped craft our prelude, processional, and recessional to fit our wedding style and structure. Kyara provided suggestions but also gave us freedom to decide the music we wanted to hear. Kyara’s contract and booking process was seamless, her positivity the day of was noticeable, and her kindness sincere. Definitely recommend!
Alyssa T., 4 months ago
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The Salamanders 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Mankato, 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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Complete Weddings + Events Rochester (DJ) 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

DJ Joe kept all of his promises and was super easy to work with. He kept the party going all night, his footprint didn’t take up a ton of space and his equipment all worked flawlessly. Terrifically nice guy and I highly recommend him!
Dayne H., 6 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Mankato, MN

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

Live bands typically range from $450 to $18,500, averaging at $5,000. DJs range from $395 to $2,100 and average at $1,200. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $100!

Ultimately, the cost will depend on the number of hours booked, and in the case of live bands, how many musicians are in the band.

Do bands and DJs typically play the entire party from start to finish?

It depends! 92% of bands and DJs in Mankato, MN cover cocktail hour and 88% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 85% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

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

62% of bands in Mankato, MN will learn new songs! Make sure you ask about the lead time they need to learn and rehearse something new.

What are the most popular bands and DJs in Mankato, MN?

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

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