Bands
The Trio brings a true live band feel to Bay Area dance floors while keeping the seamless flow of a great wedding dj. It pairs an experienced, versatile DJ with two live instrumentalists — think saxophone plus horns, drums, percussion, or guitar — for a fuller, richer fusion sound that still never leaves a gap between songs.
With two live players trading lines over the DJ's foundation, the Trio delivers noticeably more live texture than a duo: harmonized horn hits on the chorus, a percussion break that doubles the energy, a saxophone solo that sends the dance floor over the edge. The DJ keeps everything locked and continuous, moving through funk, soul and Motown, Top 40 and pop, R&B and hip-hop, EDM, disco, Latin, country, jazz, and global sounds so the night never loses momentum.
Built for the moments that matter
From the grand entrance through the last song, the Trio shapes each part of your celebration. During cocktail hour and dinner it can play as a relaxed jazz band, setting an elegant tone; once the party opens up it transforms into a high-energy dance machine. This flexibility makes it a favorite for weddings, anniversaries, corporate galas, and large milestone celebrations where you want genuine live music for the wedding reception without sacrificing the reliability of professional dj services.
Range across every genre
The collective is genre-fluid by design, comfortable moving from soul and Motown to Latin, from EDM and disco to country and global sounds. You provide the must-play and do-not-play guidance; the team curates the arc of the evening around it. A live band for hire of this caliber, layered over a seamless DJ set, gives your guests constant variety and constant motion on the floor.
Production and peace of mind
Every Trio booking includes a professional, properly scaled wedding sound system for one event area of up to 150 guests, full MC services to manage introductions and the timeline, and a wireless microphone for toasts. Event liability insurance and equipment insurance are included as standard. Backed by a perfect five-star track record across well over a hundred Bay Area weddings and private events, the Trio is a proven, low-stress way to guarantee a dance party your guests will remember.
Planning made easy
Planning the Trio begins with a simple consultation covering your timeline, your venue layout, and the energy you want from cocktail hour to the closing song. You share your must-play and do-not-play lists along with any cultural or family favorites — the collective performs across many styles and languages, including Arabic-language selections — and the team builds a custom flow from cocktail hour through the final song. Because the DJ anchors every set, special requests can be honored on the fly without ever breaking the momentum on the floor.
From cocktail hour to the last dance
The Trio is designed to carry the whole celebration. During cocktail hour and dinner, a DJ and two live instrumentalists create a warm, upscale atmosphere with an effortless live jazz feel while the DJ keeps the volume conversational and the mood relaxed. As the evening turns to dancing, the same team flips the energy, blending live solos with the tracks your crowd loves so the floor fills early and stays packed to the very last song.
One team, one seamless show
Because the DJ and the musicians rehearse and perform as a single coordinated unit, there are no awkward handoffs, no competing setups, and no silence between songs. You get the spectacle of live performance and the precision of a professional DJ in one package — fully insured, professionally managed from load-in to load-out, and tailored end to end to your event so nothing is left to chance.
What's Included
- An experienced, versatile DJ anchoring the entire dance party from start to finish
- Up to an eight-hour event time frame so every part of the day is covered
- Professional sound for one event area, scaled for up to 150 guests
- MC services to keep announcements, introductions, and the timeline running smoothly
- A wireless microphone for toasts and speeches
- Event liability insurance and equipment insurance included
House Rules
- A signed agreement and deposit reserve your date; the balance is due before the event.
- Please confirm your final ensemble size, timeline, and must-play list ahead of the event so the live band and wedding dj set can be tailored to your celebration.
- The host is asked to provide safe load-in access, adequate power, and a covered, level performance area for the musicians and sound system.
- Meals and breaks for the performers are appreciated for events running the full time frame.
- Overtime beyond the booked time frame may be arranged in advance, subject to availability.
