Golden Bell Music
Reception pricing
Prices start at $4,500
Packages
Prices start at $4,500
Top-rated in DJ/Live Fusion Offerings
We've been doing the DJ/Live Band Hybrid (or "Fusion") at weddings for a decade and are the highest rated in this category. Bring your wedding dance party DJ set to life with live horns and drums!
Category: Live Band or Ensemble
Type: Multi-piece live band
Genres: Americana
- Arabic or Persian
- Blues
- Bollywood or Bhangra
- Classical
- Country/Folk
- Disco/Funk
- EDM/House
- Gospel/Christian
- Jazz
- Latin
- Motown/Soul
- Pop/Top 40s
- R&B
- Rap/Hip Hop
- Reggae
- Rock
About Golden Bell Music
Golden Bell Music
Golden Bell offers a unique musical blend that packs a high-energy punch! The DJ/live fusion band, or DJ/live band hybrid, is always anchored on a DJ set but supported by live musicians. With all the energy and hype of a live band and the flexibility of a DJ, you won’t have to decide between hiring a band or a DJ for your next event or wedding.
We offer you the best of both worlds: the energy of a live band, the freedom and flexibility of a DJ. We pride ourselves on our team of world class musicians, and we guarantee a dance party your guests will brag about for years. ***Our pricing varies depending on the event scope, location and the number of musicians included, so they may vary a bit from our rough estimates. Please contact us if you’d like a quote, and we’ll get back to you within a day or two.
Performance samples
Services
Services
- Ceremony microphones and sound
- Dancefloor lighting
- Learning new songs
- Master of ceremonies
- Multiple location support
- Music during breaks
- Parade/baraats
- Sound system capability audience <300 -
- Sound system capability audience >300
- Uplighting
Musical genres
- Americana
- Arabic or Persian
- Blues
- Bollywood or Bhangra
- Classical
- Country/Folk
- Disco/Funk
- EDM/House
- Gospel/Christian
- Jazz
- Latin
- Motown/Soul
- Pop/Top 40s
- R&B
- Rap/Hip Hop
- Reggae
- Rock
Event types
- After party
- Cocktail hour
- Couples luncheon
- Elopement
- Engagement party
- Farewell brunch
- Rehearsal dinner
- Wedding ceremony
- Wedding reception
- Wedding shower
- Welcome party
Golden Bell Music packages
The Duo
Price$4,500
DJ set with one horn and drums 🎺🥁 —————NOTE: all our DJs are also musicians. One of the musicians in each above package will also double as the DJ. The TRIO, for example, will have three people total, with one of those three musicians acting as the DJ as well.
- Top-rated, versatile DJ
- Up to EIGHT hour event time frame
- Sound for ONE area (up to 150 guests)
- MC Services
- Wireless Mic for toasts
- Event Liability Insurance
- Customized music selection
- Cocktail & Dinner Playlists
The Trio
Price$5,500
DJ set with two horns and drums 🎺🥁🎷 ——————NOTE: all our DJs are also musicians. One of the musicians in each above package will also double as the DJ. The TRIO, for example, will have three people total, with one of those three musicians acting as the DJ as well.
- Top-rated, versatile DJ
- Up to EIGHT hour event time frame
- Sound for ONE area (up to 150 guests)
- MC Services
- Wireless Mic for toasts
- Event Liability Insurance
- Customized music selection
- Cocktail & Dinner Playlists
The Quartet
Price$7,500
DJ set with two horns, drums & guitar 🎺🥁🎷🎸———NOTE: all our DJs are also musicians. One of the musicians in each above package will also double as the DJ. The TRIO, for example, will have three people total, with one of those three musicians acting as the DJ as well.
- Top-rated, versatile DJ
- Up to EIGHT hour event time frame
- Sound for ONE area (up to 150 guests)
- MC Services
- Wireless Mic for toasts
- Event Liability Insurance
- Customized music selection
- Cocktail & Dinner Playlists
The 5-PC
Price$9,500
TWO horns + drummer + percussionist + guitarist! ———NOTE: all our DJs are also musicians. One of the musicians in each above package will also double as the DJ. The TRIO, for example, will have three people total, with one of those three musicians acting as the DJ as well.
- Top-rated, versatile DJ
- Up to four hour dance set
- Up to EIGHT hour event time frame
- Sound for ONE area (up to 150 guests)
- MC Services
- Wireless mic for toasts
- Event liability insurance
- Customized music selection
- Cocktail & dinner playlists
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
61 reviews
The Absolute Heartbeat of Our Celebration!
Okay, seriously, if you're planning an event and thinking about a band/dj hybrid, you have to look into Golden Bell Music. Our wedding on June 27, 2025, at Viansa Winery in Sonoma, CA, was everything we dreamed of and so much more, and honestly, a huge part of that credit goes directly to them. We spent 11 months planning every detail, and booking Golden Bell Music as one of our very first vendors was hands-down the best decision we made. The band/DJ hybrid concept? Pure genius! It absolutely delivers the best of both worlds, and they pulled it off flawlessly. But really, the biggest shout-out – and the core of this whole review – belongs to the phenomenal Marlon Aldana, our DJ and drummer. We first spotted him in action on Golden Bell's Instagram, and it was an instant "that's our guy!" moment. You can imagine our excitement when we found out he was available for our date! Working with Marlon from the very beginning was just an absolute pleasure. He wasn't just playing music; he was genuinely feeling the room, intuitively knowing when to let a song build or transition to keep the energy up. All of our "must-plays" were there, the do not-play was respected, and the dance floor never once emptied And talk about flexibility! We had a last-minute idea to add an extra instrument, and the Golden Bell team didn't blink. They jumped right in, helping us find the perfect addition without any issues. Plus, we had a separate violinist for our ceremony, and it was so impressive to see how effortlessly all the vendors collaborated. No drama, just smooth, professional teamwork, which really speaks volumes about Golden Bell's commitment to making your day seamless. Now, for the ultimate highlight: our after-party! We decided to do something a little different and host it in a wine cellar, and Marlon and his team elevated it beyond anything we could have imagined. When they brought in a fog machine, the entire atmosphere transformed. It wasn't just a party; it was an experience! That fog machine honestly MADE the party, turning the space into something truly epic. I genuinely can't picture it having the same incredible energy without it, so a massive thank you for that unexpected, perfect touch. And because we had a masquerade theme, I asked if the DJs would wear disco masks and they SAID YES and wore them the entire time, even after I told them they absolutely didn't have to for more than one song! It just created such an amazing vibe, and we've got the pictures to prove how much fun everyone had! There's just so much to appreciate about this incredible group. If you want your special day to be filled with fantastic music, seamless execution, and an unforgettable atmosphere, you absolutely have to choose Golden Bell Music. They truly are exceptional!
Top Class DJ/Band
Paul and his team did an exception job at our wedding in Carmel. They match the sounds perfectly with each stage of the evening and played all of our favorites. They were even able to accommodate one of our guests to perform a special song alongside them. They truly helped make the night unforgettable.
Paul is the best!
The Golden Bell crew were the BEST! Truly understood the vibe we were going for with our wedding and executed perfectly. Highly recommend! We had the two person combo and it was perfect. Thanks Paul!!
infinity/10, would recommend
We got SOOOO many positive comments from our guests about Golden Bell! The music is such an important part of the wedding and this group does not disappoint. The energy for the reception was so fun; not only that, they took care of all the sound and music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner as well! What a special experience to have them at our wedding! Not to mention, Paul was so extremely easy to work with, had great communication, listened to what we wanted and didn't want. Amazing experience all around working with them!!! I cannot rave about Golden Bell enough!
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