The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Rio, WI

The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in Rio, WI

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83 Wedding Bands & DJs in Rio, WI

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Kuhl Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rio, WI

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

Josh and his team are amazing to work with! One of my worries was that no one would be on the dance floor. That wasn’t the case — dance floor was NEVER empty!
Brandi, a year ago
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DJ Jake The Snake Productions LLC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,150
  • Serves Rio, WI

Born and raised in the Madison area, Jake has been working as a wedding and event DJ for almost a decade. He has experience in a variety of private special events, including birthday parties, anniversaries, and graduations; although weddings are his favorite! Jake’s love of all things music started in childhood, listening to his parent's vinyl and CD collections and grew from there. He has also worked as a radio DJ for over ten years! Past couples have appreciated Jake's extensive music background, event experience, and package customization!

Jake cares so deeply about his clients and their experience on their wedding day. He is an excellent communicator and very thorough prior to your big day to ensure that everything goes smoothly. He's very experienced... and it shows! I highly recommend the skilled, caring, and talented DJ for your big day.
Jordan Foster, a year ago
Celebrations Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Rio, WI

As the top entertainment and event services company in Madison, WI, Celebrations Entertainment stays current with trends and technology while having the most professional experience of any entertainment company in the state. Celebrations is proud to have been recognized by voters at Wisconsin Bride Magazine as the Best DJ Company in Wisconsin for 2017. Celebrations is available for events planning and hosting in Madison, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, and surrounding communities. Celebrations proudly supports marriage equality in Wisconsin.

Geoffrey and Celebrations Entertainment are the best DJs I've ever had the joy to hear in action. We first heard them at a friend's wedding, and were impressed by how they brought people onto the dance floor and kept them there. They pivoted as needed, and kept the energy high! They did the exact same at our wedding. Geoffrey also acted as an Emcee, which was really helpful for keeping everything on track and making sure everyone knew what was going on. We had an amazing time dancing with our friends and family, and are thankful to Geoffrey and Celebrations for making it so fun! Book them if you can- there's really no comparison to other wedding DJs in Wisconsin.
Lindsay M., a year ago
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Sweet Harmony Live Music: serving your local area! 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Rio, WI

At Sweet Harmony, we love what we do! To us, it is a beautiful thing when we are playing music that helps you to feel the special moments of your life. We've grown fast since our founding in 2008, and Sweet Harmony now serves weddings across the United States with fine local musicians. As owner and pianist, I hold certain core values that inspire my work with our customers and our relationships in the professional world: honesty, teamwork, friendliness, strength, service, efficiency, and a commitment to excellence. Our musicians typically hold advanced degrees in music and care genuinely about bringing you the beauty of live performance!

Awarded Best of Zola
Sweet Harmony Live Music was an outstanding choice for our wedding entertainment. From our very first interaction, their communication style was prompt, professional, and extremely detailed - they made sure we were comfortable with every aspect of their performance. On the day of the wedding, their talented musicians and vocalists added a whole element of serenity and beauty to our ceremony with their harmonious live music. We were blown away by the quality of their work and the value they provided. Our guests are still raving about the beautiful live music that set the perfect tone for our special day. We highly recommend Sweet Harmony Live Music to any couple looking for exceptional wedding entertainment.
Katie Scarlett L., 4 months ago
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High Street Sound 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Rio, WI

High Street Sound is Wisconsin's highest-rate wedding DJ company. Our team of DJs are the best in Milwaukee and Chicago and guarantee a pack dance floor! Music, mics, dancelighting, and everything else you need for the best night of your life are all included!

Awarded Best of Zola
High Street Sound was an excellent choice for the DJ at our wedding. From our first interaction, they were responsive, professional, and easy-going, making the planning process a breeze. On the day of, they demonstrated their top-notch skills and go-with-the-flow attitude, quickly accommodating several last-minute changes due to weather and other situations. We were consulted before anything was done, ensuring the music and flow of the event was exactly what we wanted. High Street Sound truly helped make our wedding day special and stress-free. We highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented, accommodating band and DJ team.
Lea V., 5 months ago
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Exceptional Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Rio, WI

Founded in 2019 by our owner, Joe Nagan, Exceptional Entertainment is quickly becoming a well-known name in the entertainment industry. Joe has a strong passion for music having attended UW-Oshkosh for Music Engineering and traveling the world performing since a young age with various chorale groups. Booking Exceptional Entertainment is much more than just hiring a person to play some music. Our fantastic DJs are there to help you every step of the way. We provide so much more than just music and lighting, we provide an experience for you and your guests to enjoy and remember.

Awarded Best of Zola
Joe and his co-worker Tate were AMAZING at our wedding!! Not only did Joe do a ton of leg work before the wedding to make sure that everything went to plan but he also went above and beyond what our expectations were. When I asked him if he could send me the audio from our speeches, vows and anything else he thought was meaningful or important he said ABSOLUTELY!! He even went as far as taking videos during our wedding on his GoPro and sent them to us in a video he edited!! I couldn't encourage you to book this business any faster! He's affordable and does AMAZING work!! I had so many guests come up to us during our wedding saying how good the DJ specifically was! We had such an amazing time celebrating our wedding and Joe and Tate did a great job at facilitating that!!
Emily Ciriacks, 2 years ago
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Luniks Entertainment Inc 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Rio, WI

Luniks Entertainment specializes in tailoring music to align with your individual style and musical preferences, ensuring that our DJs adeptly gauge the atmosphere to encourage your guests to engage and enjoy. Our comprehensive Wedding DJ packages encompass up tp 6 hours of music within the same room/space, featuring an extensive library of songs. Prior to your significant day, we engage in thorough consultations to align with your vision, discussing the timeline and curating a playlist for key moments. Leveraging various planning forms, we strive to orchestrate a seamless and memorable experience for your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
WOW - we couldn't say enough positive things about Lunik's Entertainment. DJ Mero (Andres) absolutely NAILED our wedding. The dance floor was going all night long and we got so many compliments from all our guests. We said we wanted Miami vibes for our wedding and THEY DELIVERED. Daniel was incredible during the entire planning process - from speedy communication to being flexible on all our needs - I couldn't recommend them enough. If you're goal is for your wedding to be a party - go with Luniks!!!!! 10/10
Jackie S., 9 months ago
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Bluewater Kings Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Rio, WI

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!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Bluewater Kings Band was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, their communication was timely and incredibly helpful as we planned the music for our big day. On the wedding day, they brought an incredible energy and talent that got all our guests out on the dance floor and created a fun, lively atmosphere that we're still raving about. The Bluewater Kings Band truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was a night to remember. We couldn't recommend them more highly for any couple looking for a talented, professional band that will keep the party going all night long.
Veronica S., 4 months ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths 

4.8

  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves Rio, WI
  • Offer

Choose your perfect wedding DJ, Photographer, Videographer, and Photo Booth with an entertainment company and name you can trust, GUARANTEED. We are as professional and fun as it gets, yet simple and AFFORDABLE. Let our team absorb your stress like a sponge! Since you'll be working exclusively with one company, your entire experience is guaranteed to be a breeze, and you SAVE $100 per service when bundling them.

Awarded Best of Zola
Direct Entertainment was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very beginning, they maintained constant communication with us, walking us through their detailed planning forms and extensive music database to ensure our event was customized perfectly to our preferences. On the day of, their team of professional and attentive staff listened closely to our needs, seamlessly coordinating the music, photo/video, and photo booth to keep our celebration flowing smoothly. We were thrilled with the high-quality, personalized service they provided, making our special day even more memorable. We highly recommend Direct Entertainment.
Tabitha, a month ago
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A Sound Decision DJ service/ affordable Disc Jockeys 

4.8

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Rio, WI

Planning a wedding, party or special event? We provide you with fun and talented disc Jockeys and a wide music library at affordable prices so that your party is the best. Award-winning A Sound Decision/ A ffordable Disc Jockey's started with a mission to provide top-notch DJ services throughout Northwest Indiana as well as Chicagoland in the most affordable prices so that no one has to party without music just due to a low budget. Starting in the 1990s, we are considered one of the most experienced and Voted most popular DJ service provider in Indiana, Michigan ,Wisconsin and Chicago for our quality which is unmatched. 1000 5 Star revs

Awarded Best of Zola
These guy's were awesome, truly loved working with them both !
the B., a year ago
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Davis & Company Productions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Rio, WI

Davis & Company Productions was birthed in a time of uncertainty during the pandemic shutdown of 2020. After years of being in the hospitality and service industry and quite a few weddings, I definitely found my passion for people only growing the more I got into it. From weddings and school dances to corporate and private family events, my goal with Davis and Company is to help create and execute magical moments meant to last a lifetime

Awarded Best of Zola
Lance was great! He was super awesome to work with, very responsive, actively helping out with the coordination of the reception making sure everything continued smoothly, and was able to keep the party going through the entire night. After the reception, people said he had the best playlist ever! We highly recommend Lance for any DJing you may need!!
Reese & B., 5 days ago
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Sound Love Audio 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,395
  • Serves Rio, WI

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Collin and his team at Sound Love were excellent to work with! Collin incorporates helpful tools to guide the planning of the music and schedule for the reception. We were able to use his app easily to think through what we wanted the night to feel and sound like. The app included useful spotify playlists to help us decide what types of songs we might want to consider for the big moments throughout the evening (entrance song, first dance, parent dance, etc.) We were able to work with him to customize how long we wanted certain songs to be as well. We could tell from the start that Collin wanted to make sure to do everything possible to make our night what we wanted it to be and he succeeded! He got people up and dancing and everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you to Collin and his team for everything! We highly recommend them.
Laura M., 5 months ago
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Smoov Music Sound & Lighting Services 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,549
  • Serves Rio, WI

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Smoov Music Sound & Lighting Services. It is our philosophy, as a company, to treat each and every customer on an individual basis providing you with the highest quality of entertainment possible. We realize there are many disc jockeys to choose from, some smaller and some larger than us. When we started our company, we promised ourselves we would treat all of our clients the way we would expect to be treated if it was our event.

Awarded Best of Zola
5 stars all the way!! DJ was so responsive to the crowd, our guests had a fantastic time!! Speedy communication with owners when booking. Efficient set up/tear down. Lighting was amazing!!
Kelsey H., 4 months ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Rio, WI
  • Offer

BEST OF ZOLA award winner! We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided top level DJ-MC services for over 26 years in budget friendly packages NATIONWIDE. 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 your 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 most of the stress associated with planning your wedding! Save thousands!

Awarded Best of Zola
They were wonderful the DJ kept everything alive. Never a slow moment with him around.
Caleb Y., 19 days ago
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DJ Haze920 Entertainment LLC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Rio, WI

DJing, Playing music and adding to your already perfect day. The day is about you and so should your music. I provide a quality service that will stand apart from any wedding or event you have ever attended.

DJ Haze absolutely crushed it at our wedding in April of 2024! He was on-time and super professional from the initial contact to the planning session to the big day. We were amazed at how well he kept the dance floor full with a really nice blend of music based on our guidelines. His audio equipment is top notch and my wife really enjoyed the spontaneous karaoke session. We received so many compliments for months after our event from guests and other vendors asking how we found this guy. Book him and you will be thrilled.
Ben V., 7 months ago
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RhodeyStark Events 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Rio, WI
  • Offer

RhodeyStark was founded in 2012 with the recognization there is a need to elevate live events from just music and booze to an experience that envelops an audience into a memorable moment. Their mission was simple. Provide quality sound, lighting, and video with superior customer service. Work with some of the best , DJ’s, MC’s, singers, instrumentalists, and bands in their respective industries. Produce weddings and events that create memorable moments. RhodeyStark has become an event company that partners with some of the best planners and brands in the country to put on weddings and events that create memorable moments.

I love any opportunity to work with RhodeyStark Events, from corporate events to weddings. They are always polished and professional, and I would consider them to be an excellent value for the quality of work done. They have a teamwork mentality and are always polished and professional.
Jessica B., a day ago
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Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Rio, WI

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!

Awarded Best of Zola
Mike, Robert and Joey were absolutely phenomenal in all the ways possible! Every day we have friends and family telling us how much fun they had and enjoyed the dueling pianos as our wedding entertainment. Mike and Robert were great in engaging our guests and of course they did not disappoint with their singing and piano playing skills! Would definitely recommend them for any function!
Heather P., 3 months ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rio, WI

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!

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 8 months ago
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Ryan Shephard 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Rio, WI
  • Offer

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked Ryan Shephard for our wedding, he was incredibly responsive, quick to answer any questions, and made the entire process easy. On the day of the wedding, Ryan was exactly what we had hoped for - he seamlessly executed our special requests beforehand and took requests from our guests all night long. My husband and I had a very specific vision in mind for the music, and Ryan brought it to life perfectly. My guests raved about him. I cannot recommend Ryan Shephard enough - he was truly amazing and played a big part in making our wedding day so special.
Marty and M., 4 months ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Rio, WI

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Rio, WI?

Live bands typically range from $1,900 to $18,500, averaging at $3,900. DJs range from $750 to $4,000 and average at $1,300. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $100!

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

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

It depends! 83% of bands and DJs in Rio, WI cover cocktail hour and 89% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 66% 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 Rio, WI 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 Rio, WI?

The most popular bands in Rio, WI are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Bluewater Kings Band. The most popular DJs are Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths, High Street Sound and DJ Brettly.

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