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A perfect balance between live music & DJ services
Delivering live music for your ceremony and cocktail hour and dance worthy DJ services, Joe strikes the right musical balance to give you the most memorable night of your life! Joe is an award-winning musician and highly recommended DJ with over 10 years of experience. His wide range of styles and diverse list of songs make him a versatile live performer who can also deliver world class DJ service all in one night. Live Music or DJ? When planning an event, most people struggle with the choice between hiring a band or a DJ. You don’t have to make that choice because Joe can give you both! Why settle for a typical cookie cutter DJ experience when you can get an intimate, personal, memorable touch to your wedding music. Joe sings and performs solo on acoustic guitar and keyboard. He performs covers ranging from the piano styles of Norah Jones and John Legend to the guitar sounds of Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton. Joe can accommodate a dinner crowd with background music, or capture everyone’s attention with his unique twist on today’s top 40 hits. When DJing, Joe’s positive energy and ability to read a room is unmatched and his music collection is large enough to cater to any client’s needs. Experience is Key! Joe books over 60 weddings a year so he understands that each event is uniquely different. Backed by years of experience, he will work with you to create a custom-tailored soundtrack for the happiest day of your life! Five-Star Rating! It’s Joe’s promise to provide you with the musical entertainment you always envisioned for your very special day. He takes pride in offering a unique experience for each client and has the reviews to show for it! Joe has received over 200 Five-Star Ratings and has been acknowledged with top awards from The Knot and Wedding Wire for over 5 years in a row! State of the Art Sound Equipment/Insured Using state of the art sound equipment (always with back-up), Joe provides you with the support you need to make sure your day goes off without a hitch! Additionally, he is fully insured for all events, and can provide you with a Certificate of Insurance when requested. Complete Wedding Package: Ceremony: Joe is proficient in classical, jazz and contemporary music but will perform any piano and/or guitar song requested by the Bride and Groom. Instrumental or Singing – or a little bit of both – you choose! Cocktail/Dinner Hour: In addition to the traditional jazz cocktail repertoire, Joe’s impressive list of cover songs spans all generations and genres of music. Reception: Years of performing has provided Joe a comfort level behind the mic that only experience of that nature can achieve. His MC style is very easy going but never overbearing and the focus is always on the Bride and Groom. The music usually starts out traditional and builds as the night progresses. Joe knows how to read your crowd’s energy and plays songs that will keep your guests entertained, and the dance floor packed, all night long!
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I highly recommend Joe Farren! He has a fantastic voice and really knows how to read the room. We provided some direction on the music we like and didn’t like and just trusted his experience. Everyone was very complimentary of him. His prices a...
re very reasonable and we were very happy!
Amazing DJ and an awesome singer, we got the best of both worlds, thanks Joe
Joe was amazing! He is professional, friendly, and fun. His preparation was thorough, and from the start of the ceremony through the last song of the reception, everything went perfectly smoothly. Also, his song choices for the dance floor were...
impeccable!
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Joe Farren created the most perfect and beautiful environment at our wedding. He played piano with classical songs for our ceremony, acoustic guitar with chills songs for cocktail hour and dinner and then DJ for the dancing and party! Often I s...
ee at weddings a DJ that can be (for lack of a better word) kind of annoying or in a way making it their personal show. Joe was the opposite. Our day was made by the relaxed, dream-like music he played for us that day. I will forever be thankful for his laid back, calm, focused, flexible, TALENTED and kind personality. One of my friends said afterwards, "I think the musician was challenging us to see how long we would stay on the dance floor...he won!" HAHA Dance floor was filled the entire night and everyone had an amazing time. I truly think so much of this was due to Joe. He brings so much to the table! Especially for a bride who is so stressed with planning and overwhelmed (I think we all are) - Joe can take a huge weight off your shoulders. He was the perfect answer for the music that day. I just could not recommend him enough! Cheers and congrats!
We hired Joe to play both acoustic guitar, sing, and provide DJ services for our summer wedding in Maine. From the first interaction, a connection with Joe was instant. He helped make process simple, seamless, and professional. He even accommod...
ated a few late changes to song choices and quick practice on our wedding day for our first dance. I can only provide the strongest of recommendations for Joe and for you to seek him out for your event. He kept the party going until the very last moment of our wedding.
Joe had our guests on the dance floor all night. I didn't even want to leave the floor for a glass of water. Each song was better than the next. He did such a great job seeing what the crowd responded to! It was also so nice that he was able to...
do it all, from performing music at the ceremony and cocktail hour, announcing us, to DJ'ing all night, we would 10/10 recommend Joe to anyone.
I highly recommend working with Joe for your event. He played at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and he was amazing: professional, accommodating and sounded amazing. Highly recommend!
My wife and I hired Joe for our wedding. Joe hit the mark in every category and really added to such an amazing night. He made planning the music for our reception and cocktail hour super simple and painless.
What really sets Joe apart from ot...
her DJ's is his ability to deliver a really solid live performance. For our cocktail hour and during dinner we asked him to play instrumentals and to sing. He really set a great mood. And for his DJing, he can really read a room. There were one or two moments where people were moving off the dance floor and Joe played a song that packed the dance floor without missing a beat. I 100% recommend Joe to anyone as a DJ and certainly if you're looking to add some live music to your event.
Thanks Joe!
Joe was fantastic. He was very accommodating when we needed to postpone, and throughout the entire planning process. On the night, his music choices were on point and his demeanor relaxed but professional. He played off the crowd very well and ...
was incredibly easy to work with. Sound quality was excellent, and the wedding planner spoke highly of him.
We couldn’t be happier with our choice of Joe as our DJ! I had a destination wedding, and he was so great to work with throughout the entire process. He really put me at ease! Everything went so smoothly on wedding day, and his execution was ou...
tstanding! My family and friends had a blast
Joe did such an amazing job with our wedding. He provides both live music and DJ services. Our guests loved listening to him play and sing as well as DJ! He played everything we asked him to including some very unusual music choices we wanted f...
or the dinner portion of our reception. We wanted music from movies and video games we love and Joe made it happen flawlessly! He couldn't have made our night more perfect! Joe is an excellent musician and that is very much reflected in his work. He really knows how to read the crowd and play the right things to keep the party going. If you want a superb music experience for your wedding or event then hire Joe!
Highly recommended!!! We were introduced to Joe by our wedding planner (Katy of Coastal Coordinating — also wonderful to work with!) and couldn’t be happier! From our first telephone meeting, it was easy to see that Joe had a great, positive vi...
be. He provided a very thorough questionnaire to help guide us through all of the music selections and provided knowledgeable input and advice in areas where we were stuck. On the day of our wedding (the first time meeting in person), he was very personable, and his delivery throughout our entire wedding ceremony and reception was seamless. We really enjoyed his live singing, acoustic guitar, piano, and mix of recorded music. Kept us all dancing and helped to make it a memorable evening for all! We can’t say thank you enough!!!!
Joe was the best and so easy to work with!!
We hired Joe to be our DJ for our wedding this fall; I have nothing but wonderful things to say about our experience working with Joe.
He's laidback personality matched ours, he was flexible, and offered tons of great tips. Joe played acousti...
c guitar through our ceremony and was willing to do a duet with a friend while she sang during our ceremony, it was magical. He played guitar during our cocktail hour and then when it came to the reception, he kept the night flowing, never making it awkward for us our guests! Joe didn't MC too much, which was my preference he let the music selection keep the hype of the night up. Our guests had THE MOST fun, we closed down the dance floor!
Joe was great to work with and would recommend him to anyone. 10 out of 10!
Joe Farren was fantastic to work with on our wedding! He provided excellent live music for parts of the ceremony and dinner and did a fantastic job with the music selection for the reception afterwards. He was on point the day of the wedding an...
d kept everything running smooothly. The dance floor was packed all night long! I would highly recommend hiring Joe for your wedding. His ability to provide both live music and DJ services was a huge boon and greatly simplified our planning.
We had Joe Farren perform for our wedding on 02.22.2022. We could not be happier with our decision to go with Joe. He communicated with us numerous times leading up to the wedding, to ensure that our experience would be one to remember. He gave...
us everything we wanted and expected, and helped us with suggestions here and there, which was greatly appreciated.The mix of live, with Joe singing and playing guitar, along with a superb variety of MP3s, made for a fun night, which was enjoyed by all. Whether for a big or small event, Joe can do it for you, and we highly recommend!
Joe is wonderful! He provides a one stop shop for beautiful live music that sets such a perfect tone and also rocks it as a DJ & MC. He was exactly what we were looking for at our Brewery wedding and we are so pleased to have worked with him. H...
e is punctual, has a great attitude, is organized, pricing is very reasonable, and he is a joy to work with. We are so thankful he was able to play such a key role in our wedding day. The planning process was easy and he really listened to the vibe we were looking for and went above and beyond to make that happen.
Joe is absolutely amazing! I have worked with him at countless events in the past and just recently had the pleasure of having him play at my own wedding! His talent is versatile and was loved by my guests of all ages. His communication before ...
and during the event was impeccable. Truly just made the whole process easy from start to finish! I’d recommend Joe Farren to anyone and everyone!
We very much enjoyed working with Joe, a genuine guy. We originally met Joe, as he was the DJ for a good college friend’s wedding. We chose him because he could play live music (guitar/piano) as well as emcee for the night. The sound set up was...
on point and the sound quality was excellent during the ceremony on the outside deck of the Tampa River Center. Joe’s DJ style is not abrasive nor reminded me of a nightclub DJ. He very much sticks to your suggestions and listens to what you want. He will also help with your timeline, as he will be main voice of the night. We would choose him again for any event.
Joe was great! He played live at our cocktail hour and that was a nice little treat for my guests, He knows how to read a room and kept my dance floor going all night! I loved that he didn't try and take over the reception and he let the music ...
do the work. He is great and very professional. Thanks Joe for making my wedding so much fun!
Joe Farren is hands down the best all around! We had so many compliments about him from our guest. They all enjoyed the live music, as well as, the DJ'ing skills. I could not be more happy with how the night turned out. It was absolutely perfec...
t in every way. Joe was very communicative before, during, and even after the wedding. I would recommend Joe Farren for any event that you may have. I know that if and when we have another big event I will be sure to have him there!
Joe is so awesome !! We got so many compliments from guests on Joe’s singing and DJ skills. He was able to blend polka and Spanish music and somehow keep the dance floor packed !!
Joe made our wedding spectacular. I would strongly recommend him to anyone!
Joe Farren is a very talented and professional musician. He picked up the vibe we wanted for the wedding and ran with it! We got so many compliments from our guests who loved him! I highly recommend Joe for any special event.
Joe does it all! He sings, plays, DJ's and will even throw down on the harmonica at request. You will not be disapointed in you choose him. I was actually referred to him by my wedding planner that was also using him as her wedding and then I r...
eferred him to my friend and she used him too 2 week after my wedding. He gets around in a good way.
Having Joe at our wedding was the best! He was extremely friendly and professional leading up to the event, and took away all the music-related stress from planning. At our wedding, he performed live music and sang during the cocktail hour - wh...
ich was lovely - and then dj'd during our reception. Joe was super flexible and easy-going, and getting to pick our own music selections for every part of the wedding was so appreciated. Everyone had a blast on the dance floor and danced all night! Don't hesitate to hire Joe for your event - we couldn't recommend him more!!!
Joe was super easy to work with. Communication was great, our planning meeting was very helpful and the day of went perfectly. Joe's unique ability to provide both recorded and live music was perfect for our wedding! Formal events and specific ...
songs were handled perfectly and Joe really followed the crowd's vibe once the dancing kicked off.
Joe provides a very unique service and experience to you and your guests on these special days. Joe was a pleasure to work with and meet all expectations. Make sure you get him to perform live at some point in your event - it's a complete game ...
changer!
We are so glad we went with Joe! He was excellent to work with from start to finish - from scheduling, and then re-scheduling our wedding due to COVID-19 to taking on the logistics of an island wedding, he was calm and cool through it all. Joe ...
is very communicative and always made sure that we were on the same page. When it came to our big day, many people commented on how lovely he sounded during his live performances. He played the keyboard during our ceremony, sang and played guitar during the cocktail hour, and then he was a "regular DJ" with all of the announcements and music selections during the reception. We also appreciated that Joe did not need help from us on the wedding day. Though he had never worked at our venue before, he found his way around and made sure to get what he needed without bugging us. It was an awesome experience and we were really happy we hired Joe. I would strongly recommend you hire Joe for your wedding or other event!
Joe's personality, quality and professionalism are the BEST! He was very easy to work with and made our wedding beautiful and fun. His live music performances as well as DJ skills were top quality and perfect entertainment for us and our gues...
ts. I would recommend him before anyone else for any occasion and type of music l! Thank you Joe for making our wedding perfect!
We had a destination wedding coming from Colorado to St. Pete's Beach, I called around for DJ's in the area and after my initial contact with DJ Joe Farren I stopped my search, he was the most easy to work with, organized and professional host/...
mc/Dj we could have ever asked for on our wedding night. He accommodated us in 2 spaces, on a beach and in an outdoor courtyard, played everything we asked, on time , was gracious and smooth when on the mic and just understands how events and wedding flow. His speakers were on point, we like EDM mixed with some Pop and his setup lit up the courtyard with sound, reminded me of being at Red Rocks lol. Couldnt have asked for any better. I wish I had more events to throw in St. Pete's as I want to use him again!
DJ Joe Farren made our Valentine's Day wedding reception perfect with his DJing and MCing abilities. His timing and song selection were consistently excellent throughout the night and he also worked in little spur of the moment details (like pl...
aying a song from the movie "Juno" immediately after my best man mentioned the film in his speech) that made our evening extra special.
Our guests also really enjoyed being able to text song requests to Joe which led to some fun, spontaneous surprises and moments--I can't say I ever expected to hear dubstep at our wedding, but that led to just another memorable detail that gave everyone a laugh.
We also really appreciated being able to provide our curated, wedding-specific Spotify playlists to Joe instead of having to write down every song we wanted by name or having to sift through a songbook like other DJs require.
Finally,, we also purchased the uplighting package which looked great and really tied the room together, especially since we were able to choose colors that matched our wedding's theme.
Hopefully this was the first and last wedding I'll ever have to help plan, but if I'm ever in a situation again where I need to book a DJ, I will be reaching back out to Joe without hesitation.
Joe Farren Live Music and DJ Services was exactly what we wanted for our special day and it was perfect. Joe was professional and helped us through the whole process, we never felt any pressure and were happy to let Joe make recommendations; we...
were very grateful to not have to worry about this part of our Wedding. When it came to the day Joe setup and got things squared away just as expected. The live music was just what we wanted, and we couldn’t have been happier. We finished off with the DJ services and everyone had a great time. We highly recommend you hire Joe to help make your special day, that much more special! You will be glad that you did.
When we discussed vendors, one of the most important vendors to my husband was the music. He found Joe and we loved that he could do live music and DJ. My husband and I struggled choosing a first dance song. Joe did a zoom meeting with us and h...
elped decide on songs and then did an acoustic version of just the two of us that was one of my favorite parts of the wedding! He kept the party going throughout the night. He is a talented musician and DJ! You won’t regret hiring him!
I have worked with and referred Joe for numerous events including Weddings and New Years Eve party. He is so great to work with and very talented.
I would highly recommend Joe! He did a great job and was pleasant to work with. He played live and dj’d for a great price!
Joe was such an amazing vendor to work with. He was the very first vendor we booked because once we heard his demos, we knew we had to have him play at our wedding. He was so responsive and helpful leading up to the wedding and he gladly learne...
d two songs for us! Having him play acoustic guitar for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner gave the day a romantic, intimate atmosphere I had only dreamed of for our wedding. I had so many guests tell me the music was amazing - even our wedding coordinator couldn't stop raving! All in all, Joe was an amazing musician, so easy to work with and I would hire him again in a heartbeat!
Hire Joe for your next event! He DJ’d our wedding and everyone had a blast. We wanted someone to play live music during the ceremony & cocktail hour and dJ the reception and he did an amazing job!! Joe’s professional and knows how to entertain...
your guests. Highly recommend him!
My husband and I (we got married 12.07.1 9) are pleased with choosing Joe Farren as our ceremony musician and DJ! Joe did a beautiful job with keyboard for the ceremony and singing at dinner/DJ for the rest of the reception. We got so many co...
mpliments from our guests and it was nice to see everyone up dancing the night away! Joe was very easy to connect with before the wedding as he went through everything , asked us the appropriate questions in order for us to determine what my husband and I wanted. When we had questions, he was quick to respond. Joe Farren is a very talented musician (we found him through our wedding planner Brittney- Kimberly Hensley planning) and I would highly recommend him for your wedding as well. We had a beach wedding and wanted instrumental music with DJ. Joe was the perfect guy!
Joe was amazing for our wedding! From playing the guitar during our ceremony and cocktail hour, to DJ-ing during the reception, he was a huge hit with both us and all of our guests. He understood exactly the vibe we were going for and we couldn...
't be happier with our decision!
I am not one to ever write reviews but Joe was truly wonderful and you should definitely consider him for your event. If you are dead set on wanting a band for live music but you don't have the budget for it Joe is your guy. He is immensely t...
alented, as he is a jack-of-all-trades, he played piano instrumental music during our wedding ceremony which was beautiful, during dinner he sang and played acoustic guitar and he dj'ed the dancing portion of the reception. He knows how to read the room and was able to blend in the background when it was appropriate but also get the party going later on in the night. He was wonderful to work with, easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Not to mention for what he charges for all the services he can provide it is a steal - which is not often said when planning a wedding. Thanks Joe for your part in making our wedding day so perfect.
Joe was the absolute perfect DJ for our wedding. I was pleasantly surprised to find out he was able to take care of the audio needs for our outdoor wedding, under windy conditions, and he did so professionally and nailed every music cue! He the...
n performed live during our cocktail hour, doing great covers and some originals. He has a great voice and is a fantastic guitar player!
He did a great job of moving the party along and kept people on the dance floor all night! We're so glad we had Joe in our corner!
We were fortunate to see Joe Farren in action while my now husband and I were working a wedding last October. We were able to find out his name and book him right away for our wedding! Joe was able to play live acoustic music during our ceremon...
y, MC during the intro. and dances, and DJ the night away. We feel very fortunate to have worked with Joe and see his talents come to life for our wedding. I would highly recommend booking him for your special day/event!
Joe made our day everything we wanted and more!! He was so easy to work with and get in contact with, was prompt the day of the wedding and so much fun. I couldn't say enough great things about him. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Joe was very easy to work with and was the perfect choice for our wedding. We didn’t give him much direction and told him to just read the crowd and have fun. We chose to have him sing and DJ, it was a great choice. Guests were complementing us...
on choosing him and his singing was wonderful. Thank you Joe!
Joe was such an amazing vendor to work with. He was always so responsive and helpful leading up to the wedding and he even learned two songs just for us! We had our ceremony in a park and so it was great that Joe had all the equipment he needed...
(and supplied our officiant with a microphone ) and made the ceremony sound beautiful and effortless. At the cocktail hour and reception he performed a perfect mix of live music and other songs - I actually had several guests come up to me and tell me how amazing the music was! All in all Joe was an amazing musician, awesome to work with and I would hire him again in a second!
Joe is seriously one of the best vendors a bride could ask for. He was super communicative the entire time, answered my stupid questions almost immediately, and is just a super down to earth and awesome person. The fact that he plays music & ca...
n DJ, and at an awesome price, is literally a no-brainer. He worked with us to make our music fit us as a couple, and also to make me feel more comfortable (I’m not a huge fan of being center of attention). He’s super upbeat, funny, and just really fun for the whole crowd. He played MP3’s during the ceremony (since we had such specific and different music we wanted played), acoustic during cocktail hour and a little longer, and then DJ’d the rest of the night. I had some specific songs I wanted that aren’t really “wedding songs” (my husband and I listen to all kinds of music) and he threw them in seamlessly. We left it up to him other than those specific songs we wanted and the genre’s, and he played a great mix of everything. We weren’t really sure we would have people dancing since our reception was in a brewery & had lots of other games & such going on, but people did end up dancing! We played the shoe game with his questions and it was so much fun! Our guests & bridal party really loved him. Highly recommend Joe!
Joe was amazing to work with. He made our Wedding day extra special. He played music at our ceremony and also set up for our cocktail hour. Everyone loved the acoustic music and then he switched to his DJ mode and played a lot of great music....
There was not one person sitting in their chair. I would highly recommend him to play at your event!
Joe did an excellent job! His mix of live music and DJ-ing was perfect! He made the planning process very easy and was very laid back and easy going.
We tested Joe's capabilities and were very impressed with his handling of our whole event from ceremony to dancing. We had him play his keyboard, providing the music for our ceremony. He played guitar and sang during cocktail hour and dinner,...
then MC'd graciously including when we had to find the father of the bride. The dancing was great and there wasn't a song we didn't want to be on the floor for. He was very professional and helped us figure out timing for the events, what we really wanted out of the music for our wedding, and gave us confidence in his abilities before he even showed up. Not having to worry about things is key for enjoying a wedding, and we had no issues trusting him and forgetting about those duties completely.
Joe Farren is THE go-to guy for all live wedding entertainment needs. Just worked a wedding with him this past weekend in Oldsmar, FL and it was amazing! He's super professional , very flexible and has a wide range of music selections and talen...
ts! Did I mention that he can sing??? Book Joe, he's your guy!
Thanks again Joe!
Colleen Auguste
Wedding Planner
Cross the T's Event Co.
Y'all, Come on! If you want live music during your ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner, then a DJ during the reception, you would be INSANE to not book Joe. There honestly are no words to describe how perfect he made our wedding and the best th...
ing was we met him at another wedding. Joe plays the guitar and piano and proceeded to do both during our wedding then really kicked the party off with Justin Timberlake (he knows how much I love him after I filled out his awesome worksheet). If I ever have another party, similar to a wedding, but not as huge, I would still hire Joe to come. You will never regret hiring this talented guy!
My husband and I cannot even begin to describe how incredible Joe Farren was at our wedding. We are still hearing guests tell us how amazing our DJ was. He not only kept our dance floor very busy the entire night, but his live music during our ...
ceremony and cocktail hour were so intimate and beautiful. His music was an absolute highlight of our wedding. We didn't realize just how lucky we were to have an artist who could perform the live music and be our DJ until the day of the wedding, and he is so talented at both!
From beginning to end, he was easy to work with and very communicative. We really liked how he went about capturing our music tastes, and he listened when it came to which types of songs were played throughout the night, which was important to us. He also incorporated Punjabi music in with our Western tastes to fit with my husband's culture, and he did it in a way that kept people on the dance floor the entire night. I keep stressing this part because I've been to weddings with a fading dance floor, so we were determined to avoid that, and Joe is your man if you want a full dance floor the entire evening.
We cannot say enough good things about Joe Farren. We plan to recommend him to any friend getting married so that we get to spend another evening with him ha! Thank you Joe, for giving us such an incredible day and night of music!!
Picking a DJ for your wedding is one of the biggest decisions you'll have to make. They can either make or break the entire day. Finding someone that can not only play instruments but also act as DJ was amazing. Joe Farren is that guy that c...
an do it all and do it well. He is multi-talented in the singing/guitar/keyboarding/DJ departments. No matter what we asked he could deliver - making the ceremony processional and recessional music very memorable. The music played live during cocktail hour and dinner was perfect. Joe knew exactly how to get the guests up and dancing making it a blast for everyone. There is no doubt we'd use him again and highly recommend him.
From the moment I met Joe at a wedding expo last year, I knew that I had to book him for our wedding reception! He was super easy going and great to work with through the whole process. Aside from regular DJ-ing, we asked him to play live music...
for our cocktail hour and the dinner portion of our reception, and I had tons of positive feedback from our guests about him! I would recommend Joe in a heartbeat!
I couldn’t be happier with our decision to use Joe he is extremely talented and endured that everything went perfectly on our wedding day. For our wedding he played piano during our ceromony, had another setup to play live guitar during cockt...
ail hour and a third setup for the reception and he handled all of this without even a break in the music! Look no further and book him.
Joe is very versatile! He played beautiful music and brought the atmosphere to life! He also has a great soothing voice which serenaded all my guests. As the DJ, he got the party going with a mixture of dance songs, playing something for everyb...
ody. He was a great addition to our wedding!
Joe Farren provides it all! Live music, DJ, and an easy-going Emcee to keep your wedding reception flowing!
WE DIDN'T STOP DANCING ALL NIGHT!!!!... best day of our lives :)
Joe was so so great to work with, from beginning to end.
Joe was easy to talk to, had great suggestions in the lead up to the wedding and responded straight away to anything I as...
ked.
Joe followed all of the special requests for songs & live music we asked for. We can't say enough good things... he kept the guests happy with amazing music all night long. He's super talented, professional & friendly musician, he played the guitar and live music as our guests arrived for the ceremony, throughout the cocktail hour, dinner, and turned into our D.J for the night... we had a blast, and would highly recommend Joe for your special day !!!
Joe had fun with us, and kept the vibe of a laid back beach wedding we dreamed of, which is exactly what we wanted.... Thank you JOE FARREN !
If you are looking for someone that can do everything, play piano, acoustics and sing and DJ then you definitely need to hire Joe! He was amazing, all of our guests are still talking about how amazing and versatile he was at our wedding! Joe wa...
s so great to work with before wedding day and at the wedding with all the song requests for our guests. Joe did a great job and kept everyone on the dance floor just like we wanted. You definitely need Joe at your wedding!!
Joe did a great job keeping our dance floor rocking! Couldn't be happier with his services and highly recommend!
From the first contact through each interaction he was responsive and anticipated our needs. He got not just our guests but the venue staff dancing! What a talent and total professional - everything we could have hoped for - THANK YOU JOE!
Joe is amazing!!!!
As soon as I spoke with Joe on the phone before we booked him, I knew I would not have to worry about our choice. From day 1 he was organized, professional, and fun. He has a wonderful packet that helped us, from a Bride and ...
Groom stand point, know what was expected of us to make our music a reflection of what we wanted. He is an insanely talented musician. My husband and I couldn't decide on one song for our first dance and Joe was able to mash two songs together, sing it live, all while we did a choreographed dance routine. Did I mention I told him this this week before the wedding? Joe didn't miss a beat. He sang, played piano and guitar during cocktail hour and dinner and then switched to a master DJ for dancing! He respected our do not play list and read the crowd perfectly. He can also provide up-lighting which provided a romantic touch to the room. Honestly I can't say enough good about Joe. He is the exact type of personality your want running your wedding. Joe is a class act and the best of both worlds when it comes to live music and DJ. We could not have been happier and so many guests commented on how much they enjoyed him. If you are on the fence, don't be...Joe is a hidden gem and we would choose him over and over again! :)
My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Joe. He helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect. I had such a vision for my wedding ceremony and reception, and it was something I was so passionate about. Joe made legitimately all o...
f my visions come true, and then some. During wedding planning he was always so available and flexible. He answered all of my questions in a timely matter and let me change my song choices so many times, without a fuss. Before the wedding he called to touch base and make sure everything was all in order and that he was pronouncing everyone's names right. The ceremony music was straight out of my dream and he kept our guests dancing legitimately the entire night, honoring all of our special requests. Joe is a terrific musician and D.J. and I would book him again in a heartbeat!
I was recently married on the Beach in Longboat Key, Florida. Following the ceremony was a reception scheduled on the patio of a nearby restaurant. The day of my wedding, a tropical storm decided to grace us with its presence. We continued "...
business as usual".....
Joe Farren arrived and was willing to set up anywhere we want. When I told him business as usual, he was game! The ceremony began and Joe played the acoustic guitar beautifully. During the ceremony dark clouds rolled over us fast and the rain began quickly!!! I yelled "RUN" and everyone took off into the house. Joe was a rock star... He grabbed his equipment, ran to the house, dried off and ended our ceremony playing "All You Need is Love" while the guest list of 35 sang along!
Joe then patiently waited on us while we ate dinner and ended the evening with a mix of acoustic- singing and dance music. He again was originally supposed to play on the patio, but went with the flow of the tropical storm and set up in the restaurant.
I would highly recommend Joe to any bride or event! He is professional and as laid back as you need him to be!
Thanks Joe! I might just have to plan a party in Florida again to have him play!
Through some internet surfing for a guitarist for our ceremony, we stumbled upon Joe Farren.
After some quick and prompt communications with Joe, he explained he also DJ as well. Joe turned out to be an amazing value but also superbly talent...
ed, hard-working vendor at our wedding.
He has multiple pieces of equipment that was able to accommodate our demanding workload. He played beautiful acoustic guitar for our ceremony and then moved to a different location for cocktail hour and then finally to the ballroom for the dinner reception to DJ the rest of the evening. We had a small intimate wedding of under 40 from young to old but Joe managed to get all our guests up on their feet dancing and having an amazing time! Honestly, Joe was the hardest working vendor all night. We can’t thank you enough, Joe. You made our wedding literally rock!
I hosted my parent's 50th wedding anniversary at my house and Joe was perfect. His combination of live music and dj music was perfect. He was also able to span over decades of fabulous music and appeal to guests of all ages! As a bonus...he ...
just an overall super guy that you would invite to your party if you knew him! We would 100% use him again.
Joe was great! He is super nice, and professional. The communication throughout the entire planning process was remarkable. He is a pleasure to have around on such special, busy occasion. He acknowledged all of my request, and made music change...
s during the night of to try to make my guest more lively and fun. He himself is soft spoken, not a loud 'club' scene type of DJ, but still delivered a fun, quality time to a mix of ages and cultures at my wedding. I was very happy with the quality of his equipment, and way he delivered the music. He even help my groom and I make a medley of 3 songs for our First Dance :). Also, he's funny and gives off a 'genuine guy' type of feeling. I recommend!
We had Joe recently as our DJ but he also played piano at the ceremony and played guitar and sang during the cocktail hour. He is very talented and many of our guests commented on how great he was. He helped bring the laid back, fun vibe I want...
ed to the entire wedding.
At the dance, he felt out the crowd and I think the dance floor was full the entire night.
I highly recommend Joe! He is really great and you really get a lot for your money.
We were extremely satisfied with hiring Joe Farren for our wedding. He played live for the wedding and cocktail hour and provided dj services for the remainder of the reception. He played everything we wanted and stayed true to my list of son...
gs I didn't want played.
If you are looking for a non cheesy dj and musician to do your wedding and reception he is a great choice.
Right from the start Joe was very easy going and professional. He is very talented, as he a professional musician who writes and records is own music. I was referred to him by a co-worker who spoke very highly of him and she was referred to him...
as well by a friend who sung his praises. Not only is he cool and just easy to work with and has an excellent price point for his services and he is able to perform live for you in addition to DJ. The option to have a live performer who also DJs and is not the price of having a full band was so amazing and truly added a wonderful and unique experience for our Wedding Day! My husband and I along with my guests loved him and highly recommend him!
Joe Farren was EXCELLENT! He went above and beyond to make my wedding a spectacular! He was very accommodating when we told him the ceremony was on a boat and made everything perfect. I would highly recommend him to play on anyone's big day!
Joe was perfect!! We just had our wedding at the MFA in St. Pete, and the crowd loved him! He did live music for our cocktail hour and then a combo of DJ'ing MP3s and live music for our reception. The entire evening was flawless. I will be ...
recommending Joe to everyone I know, and will exclusively use him for anything I have in the future!! :)
Joe was great during the ceremony because he can play the keyboard. Then during the cocktail hour he sang and played guitar while our guests were getting drinks out on the porch. He kept the party going after the buffet dinner with his DJing. l...
ots of people on the dance floor. It was great! I highly recommend.
Hiring Joe was one of the best decisions we made about our wedding. He's not only an amazing DJ, but a talented singer and guitar/keyboard player as well. We loved that we didn't have to decide between a DJ and live music- with Joe you get both...
! We had people of all ages at our wedding, and Joe did a great job of playing music that appealed to everyone. He really read the crowd and got everyone up dancing and having a great time. He arrived early to set everything up and my husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing sound/music-wise the whole night. We highly recommend Joe Farren!
Joe Farren is the best!!! He is very easy to work with. He offered us many choices of music and worked with us to choose the perfect songs for all aspects of our wedding.
Joe is multi-talented plays guitar and keyboard along with being a w...
onderful DJ during the wedding and reception. He even sang a duo with our family member who had practiced with him prior to the wedding.
I highly recommend Joe Farren for any type of event. He is professional, talented and will definitely make your event memorable. I had many comments from my wedding guests on how they enjoyed his music
I cannot begin to sum up how impressed I was with Joe Farren!!!
In my opinion, a DJ/band can make or break the wedding experience. Joe ROCKED it and elevated it to a whole new level.
He came in before our ceremony, and took the time to se...
t up on the beach so that my grandfather (officiant) could be miked up and so that my talented friend could sing me down the aisle. He then provided light guitar during the ceremony for ambiance during dead air (my grandpa looking for his place lol)
After the ceremony, he set up in the backyard where the cocktail hour/reception were held and provided live music. His voice and song choices were AMAZING. It created such a classy yet fun and unique ambiance.
Once dinner was over, he cranked it up and provided some terrific tunes that literally EVERYONE was feeling and he kept that dance floor hopping ALL night.
I can't even express how wonderful he was in words. He helped me navigate when to announce the wedding party, when i should have a first + father/daughter dance, when people generally toss the bouquet, etc.
Joe helped us create an unforgettable night, and for that, I cannot recommend him highly enough!!
Marie & Ryan - 4/11/2015
Joe was referred to my husband and I by our photographer who had just worked a wedding with him the night before we met her. Upon contacting him he was very responsive, warm, friendly, and accommodating. Joe offers such a unique service with ...
live performance of guitar/keyboard and DJ services. He allowed my husband and I to provide specific songs/genres we wanted to use during our wedding and he also respected our wishes about music choices we didn't care to have played. Joe worked so well with our vendors; helping our photographer to call upon guests for photos, making announcements, etc. and he does so in manor that is not obnoxious whatsoever. All of our guests have been raving to us non-stop about how great of a job Joe did and we completely agree; we could not have been happier. We never thought we'd be able to enjoy live music at our wedding and are so happy that Joe is so talented that he can provide all services! We highly recommend him without hesitation and already know lots of our friends and family will be requesting Joe for their own weddings :)
Planned a wedding from Chicago for south Florida- took a chance on Joe and it was the best decision of my wedding! He played the keyboard during my ceremony, the guitar during my cocktail hour, and DJ'ed during my reception. He's absolutely am...
azing. Great deal as far as DJs go, he'll work with you for whatever your needs / wants are. Whatever time of day, inside/outside, he's punctual, polite, and he took care of my family, and even took requests. Absolutely cannot say enough good things! BOOK JOE! You will not be disappointed!
I had Joe be our DJ for our wedding but he was more than just a DJ. He played the keyboard live at our ceremony, he sang and played his guitar during the cocktail hour and then mixed up the music for the reception. We even had him combine a f...
ew songs for our 1st dance and he did it with no problem! He's the real deal and would highly recommend him if you are looking for a laid back, one of a kind DJ that has everyone entertained!! I couldn't have pictured by wedding day to be anymore perfect. He was a great choice for us!
We could not have found a better musician/DJ for our wedding. Joe was a joy to work with and really helped us to personalize the ceremony, cocktail, and reception music. His live performances were top notch - he sang and played beautifully and ...
it was the perfect backdrop for our special day. We will definitely recommend him to any of our friends getting married soon! Simply amazing.
Joe Farren is not only an excellent wedding DJ, he is an amazing and talented musician and incredibly perceptive and insightful guest! My partner and I were able to see him perform a couple times before our wedding celebration, so we knew we we...
re very fortunate to be working with a talented individual, but we didn't realize ahead of time how very, very valuable an asset like Joe would be! He understood and added special touches of sound to moments in the ceremony we hadn't asked him to, knowing instinctively and perfectly when a few light, beautiful guitar chords could take a beautiful moment and make it something magical. His own performance was amazing, and nearly every guest commented on how talented he is musically. And for us, certainly not least importantly, his ability to read and understand the mood of the room and play music the guests would love kept the dance floor filled for hours! Honestly, Joe's music had people up and moving for the nearly 4 total hours of our reception. We had shared the type of music us and our guests would enjoy a head of time, and his ability to gauge when to move from Oldies to Top 40 to Country to Romantic music was magical. On more than one occasion, he literally had almost every one of our 100 guests on their feet on the dance floor. There is not enough that can be said about Joe and the value he brought to our celebration, except to note that relative to prices in the area, not only is he amazing, he's also a ridiculously good value!!! Fun, professional, talented, and valuable - I cannot recommend Joe strongly enough!
Joe worked with the bride and groom to create a great mix of music that combined their disparate tastes in a way that worked to get everyone into the party and having fun. They had strong ideas about what they wanted, but he made it flow. He ...
was easy-going, extremely professional, and perfectly matched his style to their own toned-down style. He was a perfect fit. What's more Joe went way above and beyond what we contracted with him to do. He brought extra equipment to lend to a guest who was asked to play at the wedding and did not want to bring his own guitar and amp. I cannot recommend Joe highly enough!
Joe exceeded our expectations of a wedding DJ. He was professional yet fun and laid back. He made the entire experience easy from the start. He has a set fee and does not require time constraints. His ability to perform acoustically at our cere...
mony and also the reception made the day even more special. He has a talent to learn just about anything you request of him! There was never a dull moment with Joe behind the music and he knew how to keep the dance party going all night long. I gave him a long list of favorite songs and although there was never going to be enough time to realistically play them all, he somehow magically put together the perfect mix from that list. Every guest had a compliment about his services and performance. We really could not say enough nice things about Joe and his business! By far the best out there!
Joe came highly recommended to us by a past bride that had used him. He answered my emails and questions extremely quickly and was willing to pretty much do anything we wanted for the wedding. The day of the wedding, he was so fun! We had him...
play both his live music and DJ for us and both were great. He knew the right type of music to play at the right moment and was so upbeat and fun during the reception. By the end of the night, Joe felt like an old friend we had known for years…so upbeat, happy to be there, fun and accommodating!
Joe was amazing for our wedding 5/2/2014 at the Powel Crosley in Sarasota. We were blessed with rain and tornado warnings from 2-5PM and we had him move inside and outside 3-4 times because we weren't sure of weather and it was muggy. He play...
ed everything we wanted and took requests. His live playing during dinner was a great touch and would hire him again in a heartbeat. He also learned multiple new songs to play during our ceremony, and they were all great. His ability to be a talented live musician and a fun DJ with a fair price makes him a must have for west coast Florida weddings. He is just a genuine good guy. Hire Joe!
Joe performed our ceremony and at our reception. My guests all raved about his performance at the ceremony.
He also sang and played during appetizers and dinner at the reception before Turing into a DJ.
I would use him again in a minute! Grea...
t value to have him perform in two spots and to be able to DJ and sing and play!
Worth more then I paid
Joe Farren is one of the best DJ/Musicians I have ever worked with or seen work a wedding. He is very professional, easy to get a long with, and flexible. Joe was able to give suggestions, make compilations, and work with a "schedule" as crazy ...
as it might have been. Several guests told me how much they loved my DJ and wish they had used him for their weddings. So glad he was able to be a part of our perfect day!
Jaime + Gary
My husband and I could not recommend Joe Farren more!! He provided live music during our cocktail hour, and our guests were beyond impressed! He played acoustic music which was perfect with our picture slideshow. He then transitioned to the DJ...
and emcee throughout the reception. Joe is incredibly talented, easy going and fun to work with. He was able to accommodate any music requests and definitely keep the dance floor lively. We would recommend Joe to anyone and everyone and would love to work with him again!!
Joe Farren not only played prerecorded music, he played his piano and sang! My husband surprised me with a beautiful song during our ceremony. Joe learned the song and accompanied himself on his piano while he sang. It was beautiful. He also wo...
rked with a friend of mine to accompany her while she sang, "At Last". Joe is professional, easy going, flexible and talented. He helped make our wedding day memorable.
Joe was a great DJ and the services he offered are unique. You get Joe for the day and he offers piano, guitar, and DJ services that you can use in combination. He played piano for our ceremony, guitar for the cocktail hour, and did full DJ ser...
vices during the reception. He even did some more live stuff for us during dinner. He got my guests moving, kept them happy, and everyone had a great time. He brings all of the equipment and helps you plan through the events of your entire day. He has suggestions on how to keep things moving and really brings in his past experience to help with the planning. He worked with my busy schedule and really came through for us. I would recommend him to anyone.
Joe Farren was amazing at our wedding- played his guitar for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and switched over to DJ the reception.
The guests loved the mix of live and recorded music, and were on the dance floor all night! He responded quick...
ly to emails that I sent leading up to the wedding, and called me a few days before the wedding to go over the pronunciation of names as well as the 'important' song details. I could not have asked for more from a DJ or an acoustic artist!
Now was fantastic! He performed at our ceremony, and then djed the reception. Everyone raved about him during the ceremony, and he never talked more then needed during the reception. It was perfect!
Joe & I never spoke over the phone, and exchanged maybe a dozen emails before our wedding --- and he rocked it. He is an extremely talented musician (played piano for our ceremony and cocktail hour, played guitar during dinner) and knows how t...
o work a room keeping everyone dancing all night. He was also very professional, and on top of all our details and many requests, just from the form we filled out and submitted via email. If you want someone you can count on, who'll make your day truly special, go for Joe.
Joe Farren is your one stop shop for every musical aspect of your wedding and reception. He played the piano before and during the wedding ceremony at the church, was an excellent emcee to kick off the reception, played an acoustic guitar and s...
ang during dinner, and kept the dance floor going all night. We decided to stay and dance an extra hour or two, and Joe was right there with us having a beer and enjoying the night as long as we wanted to. He is a great deal when compared to other guys who want an extra $250 just to drive to a different location for the reception. He's also just a really great guy and was fun to work with.
Joe is truly the best!
Easy to work with. Professional. Talented. Friendly. The best DJ/Musician I dare say in Tampa. He is truly a one-man band. Not only can he play the piano and guitar beautifully. he is also a great DJ and kept peop...
le on the dance floor all night. Several people told me they thought "the DJ" was great and really enjoyed him playing the piano during our cocktail hour.
For me my best memory is coming down the Aisle as Joe played "Can't Help falling in love with you" on the piano. It was so beautiful and I could have dreamed of anything more prefect than that moment.
Contact Info for Joe Farren Live Music & DJ Services
Saint Petersburg, FL | Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, Mass
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Joe Farren
Owner
This singer/songwriter and recording artist is also an award-winning musician and DJ specializing in professional entertainment for weddings and corporate events. Before starting his private entertainment business over 10 years ago, Joe toured as a songwriter and received an Indie Record Label deal. While studying music at the University of Maine, Joe broadened his musical horizons by delving into different genres of music as well as honed his digital recording skills – experiences that benefit him in running his entertainment business today.
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