Weddings & Corporate Events : Details & More

Repertoire, Styles, and Custom Add-Ons

We shape every performance around your preferences and your crowd.

Our wedding band musicians are skilled across a wide range of genres—from elegant ceremony instrumentals to Motown grooves, pop favorites, and soul classics. We don’t do cookie-cutter setlists—we read the room, feel the flow, and make each moment count.

Styles You Can Request:

• Jazz & Swing
• Funk and Soul
• Pop from the ‘60s to today
• Motown & R&B
• Modern acoustic ballads
• Classical or popular wedding instrumental music

Examples of Popular Wedding Band Songs:

• “My Girl” – The Temptations
• “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
• “Valerie” – Amy Winehouse
• “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran

Full list at: booklivemusickc.com/our-tunes

Available Add-Ons:

• Additional Vocalist: Expand vocal range and harmonies
• Featured Instrument: Saxophone, violin, or extra guitar
• Extended Playtime: Extra 30-minute sets when arranged in advance

We focus strictly on live wedding entertainment—no DJ support or lighting services. Music is our full-time focus.

Professionalism with Personality – What We Bring

Great music isn’t enough. You need a band that’s reliable, professional, and easy to work with.

We’ve played in historic chapels, rustic barns, rooftop terraces, and formal halls. Wherever we are, the experience is consistent: we arrive early, dress professionally, and adapt to the space with minimal friction.

What to Expect from Our Wedding Band:

• Advanced Planning: Clear communication, including timeline coordination and song cues
• Early Setup: We’re sound-checked and ready before guests arrive
• Dress Code Compliance: We dress appropriately for the venue and occasion
• Adaptability: Familiar with sound restrictions, tight setups, or odd acoustics
• Respect for Your Moments: We know when to lead and when to support quietly

It’s this combination of musicality and professionalism that sets us apart from other bands for weddings in Kansas City and St. Louis.

 Live Music for Corporate Events

When it comes to professional gatherings, music sets the tone—quietly or boldly, depending on your goals.

Live music enhances the atmosphere of a corporate event without overwhelming it. Whether you're hosting a leadership retreat, a holiday party, or a gala dinner for clients, a corporate event band brings sophistication, personality, and energy that pre-recorded tracks can’t match.

At BookLiveMusicKC, we work directly with event planners and internal teams to deliver refined, on-brand performances. This isn’t a bar band dropped into a boardroom—this is a live music band for corporate events that understands pacing, decorum, and the importance of showing up early, dressing professionally, and fitting in flawlessly.

Corporate Packages – From Background Atmosphere to Main Event

Every corporate event is different—some need subtle background ambiance, others need a centerpiece performance to energize the room. Our live band packages scale accordingly.

Event Types We Support:

• Networking Mixers & Cocktail Hours: Jazz trios with piano, upright bass, and light percussion
• Client Dinners & Fundraisers: Acoustic duos or instrumental sets with saxophone or guitar
• Holiday Parties & Galas: 3 to 6-piece ensembles with vocals, rhythm section, and optional horns
• We bring everything: PA system, instruments, stands, and power cables. You don’t need to stress over logistics—we handle it. All performances are scheduled to align with your program’s flow, and we coordinate closely with AV teams and event staff to ensure everything runs smoothly.
  
  

Looking for a corporate band in Kansas City or St. Louis? We’re ready to deliver.

Adaptability and Event Awareness

Professional events can shift at the last minute. Our live musicians are trained to adapt quickly and discreetly. Whether that means changing set times, shifting volume levels, or adjusting the performance based on the room, we’re ready.

We've successfully handled:

• Schedule changes due to early guest arrivals
• Pausing or shortening sets for awards, speeches, or toasts
• Relocations within a venue due to weather or access issues
• Real-time volume adjustments for sensitive settings or unexpected crowd sizes
  
  

We integrate with your team’s rhythm, not disrupt it. That’s why event planners come back to us again and again—for weddings, for fundraisers, and for every kind of corporate event band need in between.

 From St. Louis to Kansas City – Real Events, Real Experience

We’ve performed in historic theaters, rooftop patios, vineyards, corporate boardrooms, and high-end restaurants throughout Kansas City and St. Louis. Our range gives us a serious edge: we know how to adapt our sound and setup to almost any space.

Examples of our work:

• A St. Louis networking mixer at a downtown loft with limited power access—solved with a lean keys-and-sax duo
• A dual-event day in Kansas City: morning brunch and evening fundraiser with different setups and performers
• A wedding ceremony in a 19th-century church with minimal outlets—fully prepped and sound-checked on time
  
  

Local bands for weddings and corporate events matter when it comes to trust, reliability, and flexibility. We’re proud to bring those values to every stage we step on.

Band vs. DJ – What You're Really Choosing

Choosing between a live band for wedding or event and a DJ isn’t just about music—it's about the kind of experience you want to create.

Live musicians adjust in real time. They respond to energy in the room, stretch songs when a dance floor is alive, and pull back during speeches or toasts. A playlist can’t do that. Neither can a single performer behind a table.

When you book BookLiveMusicKC, you’re hiring real artists who bring the room to life—and who understand when to lead and when to listen. Our entire focus is live performance, built around professionalism, preparation, and musical range.

If your event deserves a personal touch, a wedding live band brings it every time. A music band for wedding ensures the soundtrack of your day matches the emotion of each moment—from first look to final dance.

FAQs – What Clients Ask (and Need to Know)

How much does a live band cost for a wedding or corporate event?

Costs vary depending on location, duration, and ensemble size. Wedding and corporate packages typically range from $1,500–$2,500 for a 3–6 piece live band. Ceremony-only or cocktail performances start lower. We’ll work with you on a clear quote once we know your timeline and priorities.

Can we request specific songs?

Yes. Our setlists are shaped around your preferences. We can incorporate first dances, wedding recessional songs instrumental, or special requests with enough notice. Check out our live repertoire at booklivemusickc.com/our-tunes.

What areas do you serve?

We perform across the Kansas City wedding bands and St. Louis wedding bands markets, and frequently travel to nearby towns in Missouri and Kansas. For travel beyond that region, let’s talk.

Do you provide your own gear?

Yes. We bring everything needed to perform: instruments, cables, sound reinforcement, and staging requirements. All we ask for is a reliable power source and the agreed-upon space.

How long do you perform?

Most bookings are 2–3 hours of music, broken up across the event if needed (for example, ceremony music + reception). We offer extensions in 30-minute blocks if arranged ahead of time.

Can we use you for both our wedding and rehearsal dinner or next-day brunch?

Yes! Many clients book a wedding band music setup for more than just the big day. We offer flexibility and continuity across multiple settings.

How We Build a Custom Experience

Your event doesn’t need an off-the-shelf band. It needs something real—something planned.

We start with a detailed conversation about what you’re envisioning. That might be elegant wedding instrumental music for an outdoor ceremony or high-energy soul and funk from our corporate event band for a gala or retreat. Either way, we build a custom timeline and lineup that fits your space, audience, and tone.

We coordinate directly with your planner, venue, or day-of contact to finalize:

• Arrival and setup times
• Song cues (entrances, exits, transitions)
• Microphone usage for officiants or speeches
• Stage layout and power access
  
  

Whether you need a band for wedding guests to dance to, or a corporate band that knows when to blend in and when to shine, we bring the same attention to detail. Every detail is accounted for—so you can focus on the rest of your event, knowing the music is handled.

Ready to Hear the Difference?

You don’t need a DJ. You don’t need filler music. You need a live music band for wedding or corporate event that can shape a moment, hold a room, and leave your guests talking about the vibe for months afterward.

Whether you're planning a wedding in Kansas City, a corporate awards night in St. Louis, or something entirely your own, BookLiveMusicKC is here to deliver.

Our team of experienced musicians offers refined professionalism, carefully arranged setlists, and a commitment to showing up on time, looking the part, and playing with heart.

Let’s talk about your event. Let’s make it sound exactly the way you want it to.

See It in Action

Still unsure? Watch our live performance reels and see how we transform real events with rhythm and soul. From candlelit ceremonies to vibrant receptions, our music becomes the heartbeat of the celebration.

Ready to Elevate Your Event?

If you're looking for event entertainment in Kansas City that leaves a lasting impression, BookLiveMusicKC has your back.

Let us help you create unforgettable memories with musicians who do more than just play—they move people. Explore our performers and packages at BookLiveMusicKC.com, and bring your next event to life with live music that connects.