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(74)Best of Weddings (6x).Northern California, Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and Destinations
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~ DJs / DJ Live Fusion / Live Music / Lighting / Photo Booths ~
If music is important to you and you're looking for a modern, classy alternative to the standard wedding DJ, you've come to the right place. Sounds Elevated is a boutique event company specializing in designing the perfect soundtrack and atmosphere for each client. We serve California and destinations worldwide. Our team is made up of experienced, talented event pros so you can rest assured your event will be the best it can be! In addition to weddings and corporate events, Our DJs also play at clubs and festivals. We are radio DJs who spin vinyl and host our own residencies throughout the Bay Area. We mix live in the moment to create seamless transitions from one song to the next so your dance floor stays packed all night! We know how important your event is and will never book an inexperienced DJ or musician.
If you're shopping strictly based on price and just need a DJ to push play for you, we might not be the right fit. However, If you want your friends and family to have the best time ever and you value a premium company comprised of the best DJs and musicians in The Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and select destinations, you've come to the right place!
Whether youāre in need of a DJ, live music, DJ Live Fusion, event lighting and/or a photo booth weāve got you covered!
Our clients love the fact that they can use one vendor for all of their needs entertainment needs and trust that each detail will be taken care of with integrity.
Our weddings start at around $2800 for our next-level reception package and go up to $7,000 with our most popular package landing in the $3000-$5000 range. You can upgrade and have us take care of your ceremony, with or without live music. We offer photo booths, up-lighting, DJ / Live Fusion or a unique combination of it all!
Why hire us? Here are a few quotes from past clients:
"Had so many friends and family tell me after the wedding that DJ Zeb and saxophonist Teddy were the most fun wedding music they'd ever experienced!" ---CJ Thede - Lake Tahoe, CA
"If you want to make sure you and your guests have an amazing time and dance the night away to great tunes do yourself and hire Sounds Elevated!"
-Monique S. - San Jose, CA
"I own and operate a wedding venue in the Tahoe area and have worked with Sounds Elevated multiple times in recent years. Zeb and Co. are among the most professional vendors I have had the pleasure of working with and surpass my clients' expectations every single time. No song is ever the same and they get guests dancing more than any other DJs I've worked with. They're exceptional. Simply put. You'd make a mistake not to hire them."
-Liz M - Lake Tahoe, CA
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We chose the Zenith Package with DJ Zeb for our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions we made! DJ Zeb curated the perfect mix of songs that kept our guests dancing all night. We also opted for the Live Fusion package, which added live musicians to the DJ setāan incredible touch that elevated the experience.
Sounds Elevated handled all of our reception music and lighting seamlessly, while also coordinating a string trio for our ceremony and a professional photo booth. The string players learned and performed our requested modern songs as classical renditions, making our ceremony feel even more special.
Zeb's deep musical expertise was evident from our very first planning call. He took the time to understand our vision and put together a playlist that truly reflected our style. The custom edits he made for our first dance and wedding entrance were perfect, and his lighting setup created an amazing party atmosphere.
Our guests couldnāt stop raving about the energy, music, and live elements throughout the night. Sounds Elevated exceeded our expectations in every way, and weāre so grateful to have had them as part of our wedding. If you want a DJ who will bring your celebration to life, look no further!
If you want a wedding thatās full of energy, unforgettable moments, and a dance floor thatās never empty, look no further than Sounds Elevated and King Most! We could not be more pleased with our experience. King Most absolutely crushed itāhe is a total pro who nailed every aspect of our wedding, from setting the perfect vibe during the ceremony to keeping the dance party going all night long.
Our guests couldnāt stop talking about how amazing the DJ was, and the dance floor was packed all night. The music selection was perfect for every moment of the eveningāhe knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep the energy high. We were beyond impressed with how he seamlessly blended different genres to cater to all ages and tastes.
Plus, Sounds Elevated also provided beautiful live music that added such a lovely touch to our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was exactly what we envisionedāand more! The combination of live music and DJ sets made our wedding feel like a truly special experience.
If you want the best energy, vibe, and DJ for your wedding, King Most is your guy. He exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are so grateful for how he made our celebration unforgettable. Donāt hesitateā100% book him and Sounds Elevated for your event. They will bring the party, and you wonāt regret it!
Zeb from Sounds Elevated truly took our wedding to the next level. He played acoustic guitar during the ceremony, he DJed our reception (along with his live accompaniment on saxophone and drums, who were incredible). He even provided us with an afterparty playlist. Everything about the music at our wedding went perfectly, and we got rave reviews from our guests about the live music and Zebās song choices. The dance floor was packed for the whole reception. We would happily reuse Zeb and Sounds Elevated for future DJ needs. Donāt think twice about booking Sounds Elevated!
Robin was absolutely amazing!!! He perfectly picked up on the vibe of our event, and played both classic tunes for our older guests to high-energy remixes that got the millennials hyped. We received many compliments on our DJ. He also played beautiful music for our ceremony created a truly magical atmosphere.
We couldn't be happier with the wedding day turned outāit exceeded all expectations thanks to Robin's energy and talent. Throughout the entire planning process, Robin and the Sounds Elevated team (Zeb) were professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with.
Our wedding day was all about celebrating the love story that began on a dance floor. Finding the perfect DJ to capture that energy and create an unforgettable night was paramount. Thankfully, fate (and a little online research) led us to Zeb and Sounds Elevated. He became the first vendor we booked, and for good reason.
From the moment we connected, Zeb's professionalism and attention to detail shone through. He took the time to understand our "meet-cute" story and how we envisioned music shaping our wedding. We opted for the Zenith package, which perfectly fit our needs.
Zeb wasn't just a DJ; he was an experience architect. He welcomed arriving guests by playing the acoustic guitar, creating a warm and intimate ambiance. The ceremony music was both peaceful and sentimental, setting the perfect tone. During the cocktail hour and dinner, Zeb curated a lively yet relaxing vibe that kept the conversation flowing.
But the true magic happened on the dance floor, thanks to Zeb's expert curation and seamless transitions. Zeb seamlessly transitioned the energy from classic favorites to a club vibe. The lighting included in our Zenith package enhanced the party experience even more. A few of the many highlights include an impromptu conga line, a dance circle, our dads dancing to hip hop, our friends gathered around singing at the top of our lungs. Our guests, even the self-proclaimed non-dancers, were tearing it up!
The praise for the music selection and overall dance floor energy hasn't stopped. Thank you, Zeb, for transforming our wedding into a night we (and our guests) will remember.
Zeb was our wedding DJ and we had a great experience with him! He was friendly, responsive, and super easy to work with. His DJ'ing was great and we had a blast dancing with our friends and family. Would definitely recommend Zeb and Sounds Elevated!
Had a blast with Sounds Elevated!
Our DJ Robin was amazing and kept the party going all night long. We had a friend do a live performance during our ceremony and Robin set her up perfectly and the sound quality was amazing. After the ceremony Robin took over and kept the mood high all night long. Would absolutely work with them again!
Sounds Elevated was the absolute best to work with. From the initial intake to helping us pick out our DJ - Chris Fox!! - they were on it. We used them for photo-booth, ceremony strings, pianist, and DJ w/ Sax fusion.
Chris Fox 100% executed on our vision for the wedding vibes. The dance floor was electric. He also kept the pace of the reception as our trusted MC always on track and was able to read the room and make adjustments as needed.
This review for Zeb (and the whole Sounds Elevated Team) is long overdue. Zeb is not only an incredible musician in his own right but plays the role of musical conductor with equal panache. A true āJack of All Trades.ā Some of the many hats he wore for our wedding include:
-He played solo guitar for our ceremony
-Lined up a jazz quartet for the happy hour
-Setup the party lighting (party but classy) for the reception
-Setup a photo booth for guests to take fun photos (a big hit btw)
-DJād with a live accompaniment combo for the reception
- stayed up way later than we asked him to, and DJ our afterparty (which was a VERY different vibe than the reception).
He was hustling for easily 10 hours straight. And every single element he contributed to the festivities was top tier. My older cousin, a professional musician for many years, was blown away by the level of talent. Itās been almost a year since the wedding and we still get compliments about the entertainment. He and his team went above and beyond. Easily the best āvalueā for anything we spent money on for the wedding. I strongly recommend meeting with Zeb and gearing his philosophy/approach to weddings/events.
We found our perfect venue for our rustic fall wedding at the Reinstein Ranch and our venue coordinator gave us recommendations for entertainment based on what we were looking for. Going with Sounds Elevated was an easy decision and we cannot speak highly enough about Zeb and Lindsey. Throughout the stressful planning process, Zeb was relaxed and professional. He helped us understand our options, the timeline, and was more than accommodating with last minute adjustments. We appreciated their flexibility and the consistent communication throughout the planning process.
We went with the Elevated Package with the Advanced Floor Lighting, up lighting, acoustic guitar, and classic photo booth with a custom engraved memory book and couldnāt have been happier with the decision. Zeb crushed it on the acoustic guitar during the ceremony and kept the dance floor going all night with his awesome mixing skills. We opted for more of a party vibe over traditional wedding songs and Zeb hit the nail on the head. Our guests raved it was the most fun they had at a wedding, and that was what we were going for. Lindsey was great and the photobooth was a hit. We paid for an extra hour and the booth was active all evening. Our guests loved using the variety of props to make some great memories. We enjoy looking back at the photos and the messages our guests wrote in the memory book.
If you are looking for a company who understands the small details matter, and a staff who go out of their way to make the planning process easier, look no further. We had a great experience with Sounds Elevated and cannot thank Zeb and Lindsey enough for being a huge part of what we feel was a perfect night!
-Angie & Anthony
Zeb and the Sounds Elevated Collective exceeded our expectations for our recent wedding. From the initial consultation to the last song played Zeb demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and a genuine passion for music. His attention to detail and willingness to customize every aspect of the experience made our wedding unforgettable.
What sets Sounds Elevated apart is Zeb's dedication to creating personalized musical experiences. He took the time to understand our preferences and vision and then executed it flawlessly. The seamless blend of classical music during the ceremony, light jazz for dinner, and a high-energy dance floor packed until the last song was what made it all so special.
Indeed, a pro, do not hesitate to hire Zeb and Sounds Elevated.
Zeb was wonderful as our wedding DJ! We also loved having Alex Attard on sax and Marlon Aldona on drums. They were all super talented, would highly recommend!
Sounds Elevated really elevated the whole night. From the lightning to the music to the photo booth they were amazing. I have to give a shout out to Chris our DJ for the night! He played all the songs we had requested with a great spin. He was able to read the vibe of the room and get everyone dancing and kept them dancing. We also had a live trio who accompanied Chris on stage and they were amazing. Everyone was talking about how cool it was to have a DJ along with live instruments. Leading up to the event the company was hands on and great with reminders. I found them through my event planner, Jenni Grubba Events and I highly recommend Sounds Elevated! Thank you so so much for the magical night.
Sounds Elevated is the best! Super professional and always responsive. After working with Zeb for many years in the corporate event world, hiring for my wedding was a no-brainer. From ceremony strings and emcee services to DJ/Fusion + silent disco with epic dance floor lighting, Sounds Elevated is FIRE. To top it all off, they also have a great photo booth (So Good Photobooth) with the black and white GLAM filter (Kardashian vibes). Our guests LOVED IT and we 're so happy to have digital copies. Zeb is the best, I recommend him to everyone.
All the praise to Percy Scott, our wedding's DJ/MC!! A charismatic, kind, mood boosting hype man who brings his A-game from the technical to the creative.
We booked the Elevated Package with additional up-lights. The Client Questionnaire was SUPER useful in helping us brainstorm and craft an itinerary & playlists. Our families & friends enjoyed hearing particular songs we requested in Spanish and Hebrew. The outdoor & indoor sound systems, wireless mics, and additional lighting were all prepared on time and sounded/looked top notch. Percy ensured we don't drift off schedule, although we and our guests could have kept partying on the dance floor well past our venue's closing time.
Hands down, one of the best parts of our wedding. This team listened to exactly what we wanted to executed perfectly! Would highly recommend Sounds Elevated.
Congrats, youāve found the best wedding DJ. DJ Mancub (Chip Corwin) and Sounds Elevated provided comprehensive sound for our entire wedding. It began with some live guitar down on the lawn, then they had our officiant and myself on lapel mics for the ceremony. They moved the live guitarist up for the cocktail hour and then had a perfect dinner playlist ready to go. Chip MCād the entire event beautifully for us. Everything about the process is fully customizable so you can have the sound you want at your wedding.
That was all fine and well and then their true expertise came out. My friends and I go to a lot of live music and music festivals and DJ Mancub had the perfect set planned. He seamlessly incorporating classic wedding hits that kept my family on the dance floor, and transitioned into the modern music my friends and I love to party to. The dance floor was bouncin. The equipment including speakers and lighting were professional grade. The sound was amazing.
Chip and Sounds Elevated were extremely easy to communicate with throughout the planning process. Our wedding planner noted that this is the best sound team she has worked with thanks to a combination of their wedding day professionalism as well as planning and communication leading up to the event. I cannot recommend DJ Mancub and Sounds Elevated enough.
P.S. Thanks Chip, that Smells Like Teen Spirit remix was sick, all the Fisher bangers were appreciated, and the White Lotus remix was oh so sexy.
The team at Sounds Elevated is amazing and really brought the party to our wedding. Robin Applewood was our DJ and he was joined by three live musicians. We had a silent disco after party and all our guests raved about the dance party these guys created. Truly one of the best days of our lives and this crew had a lot to do with it!!
Zeb and team were incredible and highly recommend them! My wife and I loved the music, and so did everyone else at our wedding, kept the dance floor rocking all night. We heard from so many guests afterwards how great their presence was for the event. We did the dj/fusion with sax and drummer and I definitely recommend this. It adds a whole other element/punch to the music that people loved. His spotify playlists make it easy to craft the vibe you're going for. Thanks for an unforgettable night!
Zeb and team were awesome to work with for our recent Tahoe wedding. The team was able to meet our vision of complementing dj with live music -- offering live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and delivering a combined dj / live music fusion for the dance party. Our dance floor was constantly full and high energy from the start to the end of the event. When midnight rolled around, guests were left craving more. The uplighting on the dance floor really helped bring the ambiance to life. Thank you to Zeb and Sounds Elevated for creating a truly epic dance party. We couldn't have asked for more.
If you want a night to remember, hire Sounds Elevated! They helped with all of our sound needs ranging from string quartet, DJ, and live instrumentalists to accompany the DJ. Zeb really understood the vibe we were going for and mixed our wedding set perfectly! Even a month after our wedding, our friends are still telling us how much fun they had on the dance floor!
Donovan was our DJ for our wedding at Rush Creek Lodge in Yosemite. Zebulon was so helpful in getting us a DJ that fit our music journey. My husband and I met out dancing at Funky Sole night in LA and Donovan DJ's Motown Mondays in SF. It was a perfect fit! Donovan was so communicative and friendly and made the whole event so easy. I sent him playlists I made, and he curated a wonderful evening - from the ceremony to cocktails to dancing.
Sounds Elevated made our wedding a fantastic party, and we had a great time working with Zeb and our DJ Patrick King Most leading up to and during our event! From start to finish, Zeb was communicative and helpful, answering all our questions and adjusting things like lighting as we changed / requested them. We really appreciated the cadence of communication, and the ease of submitting info like our playlists, speech lists, etc.
DJ King Mostās djāing was excellent, and the dance floor was always active. Our guests had an amazing time, and we still get compliments about the event weeks after it happened! We cannot recommend them enough!
We hired Sounds Elevated for our wedding in September and added on the live fusion. We had Zeb, a drummer and a saxophone player and I cannot recommend them enough! Our venue needed the music turned down after 10 and the guys worked with them seamlessly on this and we were still able to party into the night. All of our guests are still telling us how great the music was and how much fun they had. We worked with Zeb leading up to the day to plan out the ceremony music and what kind of music we wanted to have played at the reception and he completely nailed it. They were also super flexible and changed up the music last minute when we asked them to. They were all super cool, positive guys, so easy to work with, and really made the night unforgettable. Definitely book with Sounds Elevated, you will not regret it!
DJ Patrick and the Sounds Elevated team did an outstanding job for our wedding. To start, the quoting/contracting process was super easy and transparent. DJ Patrick then held a really helpful consultation with us to get aligned on the flow of the event, the audio requirements, and the vibe we were going for at each stage of the wedding. On wedding day, everything went smoothly- from the mics and PA at the ceremony, to the music for cocktail hour, and announcements throughout dinner. The night ended with an amazing dance party. We couldn't recommend these folks more!
Zeb did an amazing job at our wedding. He was easy to work with. He was very accommodating to the type of music and vibe that we wanted to create for our guests. We loved seeing all our guests having a great time on the dance floor. Our main goal for our wedding day was to create a fun party for our family and friends. We were able to do that with Zeb's help. We also hired Zeb's wife Lindsey for our photobooth (So Good Photobooth). They were both great and we are so happy to have had their help during our special day.
My husband and I had Chris dj our wedding and we have the best experience. He was so great to work with, the whole process of booking was so easy and he truly takes pride in making your event perfect. Chris took time out of his day to call us and get to know us before the wedding day. We gave a list of our favorite songs and Chris knew exactly when to play them, added songs that were like it and asked questions that we wouldnāt of thought of for our wedding. Our guest still talk about how much they had dancing the night away. He was so kind and easy to work with. We couldnāt be happier! I highly recommend working with Chris for your wedding or special event.
Zeb started helping us out from the beginning by editing our dance song to shorten it to about 1:30 to give to our dance instructor. A month before the wedding he sent over a questionnaire to get some basic information and we started collecting a playlist. A couple of weeks before the day, we had a quick call to go over everything and we instructed him to take all the (non-ceremony) songs as inspiration only and that he was free to DJ as he pleased to that vibe. On the day of, he nailed the vibe exactly, playing many of the inspiration songs but also many others that fit the vibe. There was a slight miscommunication during the ceremony between our planner and the DJ on when to play the song the bride walks out to but he recognized the mistake and apologized for it later. The reception dance party was great, we had so much fun and everyone was out on the dance floor. We told him that after the first song, if the older people were still around then he didn't do it right. If you're an EDM fan and you're wondering if you need to play "wedding songs" - don't bother, and pick Zeb to DJ!
Zeb was fantastic to work with, we could not recommend him more! The entire process was organized and seamless. We were able to collaborate with him to curate the perfect playlist and vibe for every hour of the wedding. He played live guitar as we walked down the aisle, and made the start of our ceremony so much more special. The dance floor was full from the moment it opened to the very last second of the night. Every guest raved about the music, Zeb is a 10/10!
Aside from getting married, the Sounds Elevated team was the BEST part of our special day! We opted for the DJ/Live package with DJ King Most, a decision we would make over and over again! Zeb and the team went above and beyond, and Zeb was so helpful answering my many questions since I had not experienced a DJ/live experience before. I can't say enough good things about Sounds Elevated and how important the DJ experience is. Our guests would have danced the whole night away if we let them! DJ King Most and our extremely talented musicians kept the dancing going and made it such an experience, not to mention knowing just what song to play. We had almost every guest tell us how blown away they were by the music, and that it was their favorite part of the whole day. Even those who would normally sit out were on the dance floor :) I can't recommend Sounds Elevated enough, they were such a memorable part of our wedding day!
Zeb was the absolute best DJ /MC we could have asked for. He was organized, professional, and kept the dance party going all night! Highly recommended.
Iām so happy we went with Sounds Elevated for our wedding! We felt so taken care of. They were professional and thorough, as well as friendly and easy to talk to. Our wedding went so smoothly thanks to the MC and the dance party was fire! We had pretty specific and different genres that we wanted incorporated and the DJ was able to mix them seamlessly and keep people dancing til the end of the night!
Zeb and his band was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! I spent a long time looking at vendors for our wedding and Zeb really checked all the boxes, offering a DJ/Live music hybrid option. We had Zeb DJ and also added live drums, guitar, and saxophone - it was a HUGE hit with our guests!
On top of an incredible performance at our reception, Zeb was so easy and chill to work with throughout our wedding process. He was patient with our postponements (due to COVID) and always made me feel at ease in the conversations we had (which is an added bonus for an overwhelmed bride!)
I liked that we could choose to be as hands-on as we wanted, providing him exact songs/playlists through Spotify. But in the event we didn't have time to select a song of playlist for part of the wedding, Zeb could easily fill in the blanks and there was no doubt in my mind that Zeb would choose the best selection that fit our vibe throughout the wedding and ceremony.
We still get compliments from our guests about the DJ/band crew at the wedding. (The Sax is a must!) Thank you for giving us a celebration we will never forget! :)
Zeb is a DJ Ninja. This was the first event where we were bringing our families from different sides of the world (India & the US) together, and we really wanted someone who was willing to play a mix of music that worked the crowd. Zeb surpassed our expectations and was great to work with. 10/10 recommend as he is hands down the best DJ!
I interviewed several DJ's before choosing to work with Zeb. We were looking for a DJ that could play for a few different audiences, grandparents, parents, hip-hop heads, hippies, and rockers.
Zeb and I clicked from the first call. He was extremely easy to work with and helped us throw a phenomenal wedding within the budget we had. He met us at the wedding venue beforehand to get a sense of the space and what equipment would be needed for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. We felt like we were in great hands throughout our experience working with him and couldn't recommend him more to others. I will be working with him again for future events.
We were lucky enough to have Zebuel at our wedding earlier this month in Lake Tahoe. Not only is he an insanely talented musician and DJ but he's one of the kindest and most present people you will meet. Zeb has a way of making people feel seen and heard, we appreciated this about having him to no end! Did he rock the party, of course! Was he lively, fun and hilarious, you know it! Would we recommend him to other couples tying the know, absolutely! If you value music as highly as we do the choice is simple, chat with Zeb and you'll immediately feel like a part of the family, thank you for making our day super special and so much damn fun!
Zeb did a great job at our wedding! He had everyone dancing through the night, not to mention his fantastic MC'ing and ceremony music.
What sets Zeb apart from the other DJ's we interviewed is his level of professionalism, manifested by his thoroughness when going through our big day's timeline, the forms he provided for us to fill in, clear billing options, and sample playlists. By the time the big day arrived, with so many thoughts and to-do's to take care of, I knew I didn't have to worry about our choice of DJ. He had it in the bag! Thanks, Zeb!
Zeb was amazing to work with!! He was easy to communicate with and had an organized way using spotify play-lists to keep track of songs and get an idea of our tastes. We trusted him to play songs that would get everyone out on the dance floor and he sure did deliver!!! Everyone had a great time with a great variety of songs! He also played acoustic guitar during our ceremony and cocktail hour which was so well done a great added touch!! Highly recommend!!!
Zeb was absolutely amazing during our wedding! Him and his team of live musicians were so talented and synced so well with the music and crowd. Everybody is still talking about what a cool fusion they were and how it sounded incredible. Zeb played guitar during our cocktail hour which was spot on and perfect for our vibe. He is super easy to work with, understanding and went above and beyond to help us have the wedding music, vibes and flow that we had hoped for. We can't wait to relive it through our wedding video! :)
I can't believe it's been a year since our wedding! I've been meaning to write this review for a long time to spread the word about how amazing Zeb and Sounds Elevated is.
Planning a wedding during 2020 had its challenges as Im sure you know. We originally booked Sounds Elevated to basically do ALL the entertainment at our wedding of over 300 people. Zeb was going to play music for the ceremony, then set up with the band for the reception, then DJ the silent disco until they kicked us out! He was also going to set up the photo booth. We were super excited to throw a huge party for all of our friends and Sounds Elevated was all for it!
Then, well, you know how 2020 went. The big party was cancelled but we wanted go through with our wedding. We kept planning smaller and smaller gatherings until we were just going to elope in the woods.
Our people were not having it, with 2 weeks notice a good friends backyard was offered for the reception. We set up the ceremony on a dock on Donner Lake. Sounds Elevated came to the rescue! Zeb had kept our date open! Even though they had to haul out early to make it back to SF the next morning, they came and rocked our reception!
Zeb was great, he set up by the dock to play acoustic guitar for us as I walked down the aisle and we said our I do's. It all was thrown together so quickly he even set up his go pro so we have video of the ceremony. I can't express how thankful I am for going above and beyond!
For the reception, the band played what we requested and also got super funky! They are all super talented musicians that Sound Elevated had to put together last minute. The wedding was in September so no one had seen live music in a while and everyone was so happy to be dancing! Several neighbors even wrote our friends to tell them thank you for the awesome live music! The band even had people dancing in their own backyards!
To sum it up, Sounds Elevated came through for us, last minute, when we thought the party wouldn't happen. They were professional, fun, funky, and went above and beyond and made our big day perfect! I really cant thank them enough for putting in the work and pulling it off!
We had such a positive experience working with Zeb and their team. Zeb was so easy to work with and very understanding when we had to postpone our wedding due to the pandemic. We ended up with Patrick as our DJ who was very good at communicating and very positive and easy going to deal with on our wedding day. His interpretation of the crowd and choice of music outside of our own was spot on. I am so happy with how smoothly things went, and highly recommend this vendor. They really do seem to care about their clients, and we appreciate them so much.
We loved having Sounds Elevated DJ our wedding. Zeb and his team communicated well, were punctual, and they worked with us after a couple wedding/venue changes this past year. Our DJ was Patrick, who was also super easy to communicate with and very detail oriented. Our day turned out perfect and I highly recommend Sounds Elevated!
Amazing wedding DJ! Chip was super communicative, fairly priced, and he did a great job listening to the style of music we wanted to hear and then riffing off of that.
He also was super flexible and willing to play the after party (for an added cost) until 3am, which our group really appreciated and made for a very memorable night!
There was not a single thing Zeb could have done better! He was professional and helpful from a business standpoint, and a personal standpoint, through all of the Covid mayhem. My new wife and I are not great at picking music but he helped us through and ended up creating the most amazing party atmosphere. On top of his impeccable reception DJ skills he also handled all of the audio requirements of the ceremony, including helping my brother in law, who was playing the music for the ceremony, set up and really giving him the added confidence boost to play his best. Zeb has the best attitude and really made us feel comfortable and at ease the entire day. You are the best Zeb! Thanks
Ian really knocked it out of the park for our wedding! The DJ and band combination was epic and they were able to give us the ska band feeling we dreamt of at our wedding. We are so thankful to Zeb for his communication and working with us throughout the pandemic reschedulings and all of the craziness. We would not hesitate to hire Sounds Elevated again cause they are great DJ's with great musicians and are really honest good people.
A couple of years ago I had the best time cutting a rug to the jams that Zeb played at a wedding I attended. When the time came for us to get married, we knew that we wanted to have Zeb be the one playing the music on our big day. Due to COVID our wedding was much smaller than originally anticipated and we were not able to have a dance floor due to the restrictions. Despite all that Zeb still got the party going! He played a couple of our favorite songs on his acoustic guitar for our wedding processional and then was our DJ/MC for the rest of the evening, playing a variety of tunes during cocktail hour and dinner. We mostly left it to him to choose the music but we did have a few last minute song requests including right before the wedding started and he was able to fit all that into his set without missing a beat ;) I would highly recommend Zeb to anyone looking for a DJ/musician for their event.
I own and operate a wedding venue in the Tahoe area and have worked with Zeb from Sounds Elevated multiple times in recent years. Zeb is among the most professional vendors I have had the pleasure of working with and surpass my clients' expectation every single time. What's unique about Zeb, unlike the many other DJs we've worked with, is that Zeb is a accomplished musician and original DJ himself. He not only can play live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, but can also mix and create one-of-a-kind songs and beats during the dancing hours. No song is every the same and he gets guests dancing more than any other DJ I've worked with. He's exceptional. Simply put. You'd make a mistake not to hire him.
Ok, Zeb and Lindsey KILLED IT! I came across their profile on an instagram hashtag and SO grateful I found them. My husband loves music and we decided that we did want to make sure our DJ and vibes fit us as a couple. I love to dance and Jared loves the art of music, so we were so happy that we found a DJ-Live Music Combo. Zeb as a DJ by himself is seriously amazing, and then when you get to add live drums or a saxophone, it is GAME OVER! Our guests had such an amazing time dancing and I loved his emceeing, it wasn't the cheesy wedding style but just totally read the vibes of the dance floor, us as a couple and mixed in what we requested and what we were all feeling. What we appreciated the most is that he also was able to play live acoustic for our ceremony. Jared loves playing the guitar so having live music for our ceremony was perfection. He was able to play Harvest Moon and Here Comes the Sun, then transitioned perfectly for cocktail hour with our hipster cocktail vibes then to getting down on the dance floor! The Photo Booth was also so much fun, Lindsey did a great job asking what I wanted my photo strip to look like and manned the booth for us. Our pictures were delivered to us immediately. Both of them were so easy to work with! If you don't just want a DJ and want to level up with options of live instrumentals, plus a Photo Booth, this is your packaged deal! OH and Zeb took some awesome sunset photos for us. Couldn't have asked for a better music choice. Thank you so much for making our big day so memorable!
What a great experience... Zeb and his musicians were a perfect addition to our couple's wedding celebration. Not only was he responsive, helpful in the music selection, organized, professional and an amazing deal for such a spectacular performance, he was an absolute joy to be around! His vibe is refreshing and fun, a much appreciated feel given the times of Covid right now. We really truly loved the mix of the live band and the DJ, and are really looking forward to working with Zeb and the team in the future.
I'll never forget walking down the aisle with my mom and dad by my side, the sun shining down on smiling friends and family, with the sound of Zeb's acoustic "Wish You Were Here" helping me float all the way to the altar.
To say that Zeb went above and beyond for our wedding is an understatement. When we had to postpone our original date due to COVID-19, Zeb remained positive and supportive the entire time, doing everything he could to help us prepare for our big day. He not only crushed our ceremony music, but he NAILED his DJ set and had our guests dancing to a variety of tunes all night.
I don't want to get married ever again, but I will definitely keep Zeb's information just in case. :)
Thanks, Zeb!
Can't say enough good things about Zeb & Sounds Elevated! We got in touch with him about a year before our wedding in July 2020. Prior to COVID creating so much uncertainty, Zeb was organized, responsive and professional! When we had to pivot our wedding plans he was able to accommodate and went above and beyond to offer solutions for ceremony, reception and after party. He was on time, personable and mixed everything PERFECTLY! Highly recommend Zeb to anyone.
Zeb / Sounds Elevated was the best DJ of all time for our wedding. He had the dance floor going nuts from start to finish. He also brought in his friend Teddy who crushed it on the saxophone. This was a great solution if you want some live aspect but can't have an entire band for whatever reason. Zeb and Teddy worked so well together to make the songs feel like live performances and Teddy was able to walk throughout the dance floor getting everyone involved.
Throughout the process, Zeb was super easy to communicate with and customized the music to be exactly what we wanted. He provided example playlists where we could favorite some so he knew the vibe we were going for and then he absolutely delivered. I met with him a few times in the months before and saw a couple of his shows in San Francisco (worth checking out even if you don't hire him for your wedding) and he was super easy to get along with and you can tell he knows his music! I can guarantee you won't be disappointed with Zeb. He is as hands on or off as you want. Whether you want a specific set of songs or if you want him to run with it, he will 100% deliver.
Zeb made everything so easy! Sounds Elevated made sure to get our sound, and take into account the wedding playlist we had put together before the big day. Kept the party going after dinner, and ensured everything went according to our program's schedule. Also so helpful with suggestions on how to set everything up to suit our needs. Uplighting that they provided was amazing and definitely enhanced our event--they even moved lighting from outdoor to indoor for us! Seriously the best. Thank you again for everything you all did!!
Wow! Zeb and his fellow musicians were all unbelievably amazing. We hired Sounds Elevated to have Zeb play acoustic guitar during our wedding ceremony, provide a pianist for cocktail hour, and to have a live drummer and DJ set during the reception. Music (and the good vibes it brings) were very important to us, and Sounds Elevated exceeded expectations for us and our guests.
Zeb worked with us extensively prior to the wedding to learn new songs on guitar and offer suggestions for our playlist. He quickly picked up on the style we wanted and brought it to the next level. The pianist was absolutely stunning and incredibly talented. He created the perfect classy ambiance we were seeking. The drummer was remarkable and added such an awesome sound to every song. And of course, Zeb is the backbone of it all. Monthās later, weāre frequently listening to our wedding DJ set, which he kindly provided on mp3 so we can relive the party anytime, anywhere. Truly grateful for finding this level of talent for our special day!
with love and gratitude,
Thomas & Alexandra
If you want great music throughout your big day and an epic dance floor, book Zeb! Our #1 priority was to have music that kept people dancing all night and he delivered! Itās not just that Zeb plays good music, he plays songs at the EXACT right time. Itās absolutely an art.
We knew we were going to be in good hands with Zeb, but we didnāt realize how amazing heād be. First, he is an absolute professional, is so easy to work with, and makes sure he makes your day exactly how you envision. Itās incredible. Second, he came up clutch when we decided not to have a piano player at our ceremony last minute - he stepped up and played beautiful acoustic guitar.
Finally, he crushed the reception! He was on point with the mic and I had so many different people ranting and raving about the music the next day. My aunt couldnāt stop talking about the throwbacks that kept her on the dance floor. My wifeās greek relatives loved that the whole room was dancing to the traditional greek wedding song that got played, and our friends couldnāt stop talking about how crazy fun the dance floor was all night. Weād book him again for sure!
Zeb was incredibly easy to work with. He has such a great outlook on everything wedding related. I would HIGHLY recommend him. Even under the pressure he was in to ensure all things on his end happened correctly, he never once mentioned any of it which made one huge aspect of the wedding not stressful.
Iām so grateful he takes music as seriously as he does ā itās very rare!
Sounds Elevated and So Good Photobooth will give you the event of a lifetime! Zeb and the musicians kept my daughter's wedding rockin' all night. They appealed to young and old and got people on the dance floor who usually opt to sit in a chair and watch!! Their lighting decor was perfect for setting the mood. Pre-wedding planning with Zeb was easy and friendly. He took our suggestions and injected his own from experience that polished the playlist and kept the flow of the evening steady and fun. Lindsay was great to work with. She encouraged everyone to enjoy the photo booth. The props were perfect and everyone had fun creating their personal memento. The photo quality is the best I've seen from a photo booth (and I've seen many!). Two days after the wedding we received the digital photos and enjoyed reminiscing and seeing what our silly friends did to enhance their experience! Beyond the quality of their work, Zeb and Lindsay are such delightful people you would like to invite to your event anyway! I cannot recommend Sounds Elevated and So Good Photobooth highly enough! Five stars are not enough!
Zeb was fantastic providing music during the ceremony, lunch and the reception. The ceremony music was beautiful acoustic guitar and he nailed our unusual requested bridal song, the music played during lunch and the reception was a great match for us and our guests tastes and we received several compliments on his setlist. He was pleasant to work with and we can't recommend Sounds Elevated highly enough!
Zeb was a total knockout, standout, set fire to the dance floor DJ!! We were BEYOND thrilled with the music throughout our special day - from the ceremony to the cocktail hour to dinner to the DANCE FLOOR! He understood and captured our vibe so perfectly, while adding an distinct flare that we couldn't have dreamed up ourselves (that's why you hire the best pros). He was amazing to work with -- super communicative and responsive. Wish we could get married again JUST to have Zeb DJ another time. (Maybe for our vow renewal??). THANK YOU ZEB!!
Zeb absolutely CRUSHED IT at our wedding!
Process: Easy to work with, took an interest in our wants and needs, used our Spotify lists of 250+ songs heavily as requested. On time, on point, and on budget. Great communication; coordinated seamlessly with our planner, videographer and other vendors. Late changes were met with "can-do" attitude, he didn't skip a beat.
Results: Great ceremony sound and a full dancefloor until the last song - including a lot of folks we didn't expect to stick around that long. Perfect balance of our must-play selections and reading the crowd / adding his own vibe. He was watching us all night and immediately responsive to signals for "please move the buffet line along" and "hey this dance is getting long and awkward" and "let's get this party turnt up right now!" A number of guests commented on what a great dance party it was.
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