Wedding-Day Entertainment
We are in Charlotte & travel NC & SC
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Brian Keelan
MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Working out of Charlotte, NC, and covering both Carolinas, Z Brothers Entertainment is a professional wedding & special events entertainment company offering experienced DJs and an excellent singer-guitarist. Owner and leader of the team, Brian Keelan, is dedicated to providing you and your event with the highest-quality entertainment and performers available. Together, these experts have all the necessary skills and experience to generate an atmosphere that accurately reflects your and your partner’s collective style and personality.
Z Brothers Entertainment has earned its solid reputation by going above and beyond for any and all of its clients. Throughout the years, the team has performed at many different kinds of events, including all types of weddings, high-profile functions and celebrity get-togethers. They are known for tailoring their entertainment to match and elevate the chosen aesthetic.
When you work alongside Z Brothers Entertainment, you can be certain of a hands-on approach. The team here makes a point of working closely with you to ensure that the music being played directly matches your preferences and interests. Not only DJ services are available, but the team’s resident muso, Ray Franklin, a talented singer and guitarist, can perform for you and your guests.
27+ years in business
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Brian Keelan
Manager
Hi, as the Managing Partner (& one of the DJs), it is an honor to speak with you about your big day & share with you how our Premium Experienced DJs & our Singer / Guitarist can help make your day that much more special. I look forward to talking with you soon. Congratulations on your engagement! - Brian
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0191 reviews
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Z Brothers Entertainment, particularly DJ Travis Dupree and DJ Brian, received rave reviews for their professionalism, music selection, and ability to keep the dance floor full throughout various weddings. Customers appreciated their attention to detail, responsiveness to requests, and the seamless flow of the event. The DJs were praised for their ability to read the room, maintain the right energy level throughout the evening, and create a memorable atmosphere that catered to guests of all ages. Overall, Z Brothers Entertainment was highly recommended for weddings due to their exceptional service and performance.Review photos
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Heather J
5.0
2/18/2026
We had a great experience with Travis Dupree DJing “The Jackson” wedding! He was professional, organized, and really cared about making the night special. He listened to what we wa...
nted, played great music, and kept the dance floor full all night. The music selection was perfect and matched our vibe exactly. Travis has also been our DJ for previous weddings, and he never disappoints. He always keeps everything flowing smoothly and brings great energy to the event. Highly recommend!
Elizabeth S
5.0
12/23/2025
These guys were super professional and easy to work with! I didn’t think that people would want to dance and they had everyone one the dance floor all night! Great at reading the r...
oom and playing the right song. One of my friends has hired them for her wedding after attending ours.
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Erika J
5.0
12/22/2025
We were thrilled with the energy Rich brought to our September wedding. We hired Z Brothers based on a recommendation from other friends. We had a detailed phone call a few weeks b...
efore the wedding about our expectation and requests. He followed our song list and the vibe of the guests.
Rachel S
5.0
12/17/2025
DJ Travis was INCREDIBLE. He was incredibly professional and perfectly calibrated his energy to match that of our event. We gave him playlists to work off of and he handled them in...
credibly - mixing them, adding to them, and timing them perfectly. An underrated pro was also that he kept the music volume PERFECT all night. We could all actually talk and hear each other at dinner, which isn’t always a given at weddings. Meanwhile, the dance floor was a blast. We definitely recommend hiring him!!
Sara Page W
5.0
12/17/2025
Brian was fabulous! He helped us put together our playlist and then curated it perfectly throughout the evening from happy hour to dinner to getting everyone on the dance floor!
Alicia O
5.0
12/16/2025
We had a wonderful experience with Brian and Z Brothers Entertainment. From the start, Brian was professional, responsive, and truly attentive to what we wanted our wedding to feel...
like.
On the day of the wedding, everything flowed seamlessly from the ceremony through the reception. The music was perfectly timed, the dance floor stayed full, and he did an excellent job reading the room and keeping the energy just right. Several of our guests commented on how great the music was throughout the night.
Brian also brought a calm, organized presence that made the day feel easy and stress free. We would absolutely recommend Z Brothers Entertainment to any couple looking for a DJ who is experienced, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in creating a great celebration.
Lisa T
5.0
12/12/2025
As the mother of the bride, I wanted everything about my daughter’s wedding day to feel magical — and Travis played such a huge role in making that happen. From the ceremony music ...
to the reception, every moment was handled with care and precision. Travis was attentive to our family’s requests, kept the evening flowing seamlessly, and created an atmosphere where guests of all ages felt comfortable dancing. I especially appreciated how he balanced elegance during dinner with fun energy once the dance floor opened. Watching my daughter and her new husband surrounded by friends and family, laughing and dancing, was a memory I’ll cherish forever. I can’t thank Travis Dupree enough for helping make the day so special."
Madison W
5.0
12/10/2025
Great experience from planning to the day of! Our DJ Brian played every song we discussed and kept the whole night flowing perfectly. Highly recommend!
Alexandria A
5.0
12/09/2025
Brian did an amazing job from start to finish with my wedding. He listened to what songs I wanted played for all moments and on the dance floor. There was chance of rain in the are...
a so he took precaution with his equipment and still had the music playing outside which did not seem to bother or hinder anyone. He’s very knowledgeable at what he does and would recommend to anyone looking for a great DJ! Thanks!
Julie S
5.0
11/05/2025
Brian from Z Brothers was our DJ for our October 4 Wedding. We had to post pone and make some changes after Hurricane Helene but Brian had no problem honoring our contract and maki...
ng the necessary adjustments after a very stressful year. We are so grateful for Brian to come all the way to Canton to DJ our wedding. He did an amazing job with our ceremony sound and music, worked really well with our coordinator and officiant. The reception was an absolute blast! We had the best time! Our guests were on the dance floor the entire night and we received many complements for our music from guests for weeks after. THANK YOU Z BROTHERS!!!
Alyson H
5.0
10/18/2025
Brian was the perfect wedding DJ! He really listened to what we wanted, and since we shared the same music taste, everything felt so natural. The night flowed perfectly—from the be...
ginning to the last song. We also loved having Raymond as our live musician during the ceremony and cocktail hour—he made those moments feel so special. Highly recommend both!
Jake W
5.0
7/01/2025
What a fun night! Working with Brian from day one was great. We had great conversations over the course of our wedding planning journey about what we were looking for in a DJ for t...
he reception. We had what we thought was a complicated set list/requests for the ceremony music and Brian set everything up no problem! He was so fun and great to work with. Brian kept our timeline moving and read our crowd perfectly with the music he played, we definitely had a hard time getting off the dance floor!! Thanks so much!
Rachel C
5.0
5/21/2025
Z Brothers is excellent at communication and entertainment. I have had the pleasure of working with Travis over the years and he is one of my favorite DJs. He is very good at readi...
ng the crowd and keeping guests having fun on the dance floor. He is excellent at turning an event into a true celebration. I highly recommend Z Brothers to everyone.
Maria K
5.0
4/19/2025
Look no further and book with Z Brothers! The communication was quick and on point. Travis was our DJ and he was great! Fun to work with, kept the dance floor alive throughout the ...
wedding and did a great job with everything in between!! We would use them again for sure!!!
Claire S
5.0
2/12/2025
We had such a great experience with Z Brothers Entertainment! Brian was our DJ at our wedding and He absolutely killed it. We had so many people compliment Him. He was very easy to...
work with and really took in our request to make sure we got what we wanted! We will definitely suggest using Z Brothers Entertainment anytime someone needs a DJ!
Emily A
5.0
12/09/2024
Brian from Z Brothers Entertainment made the whole experience so easy and comfortable. From our phone interview to the wedding date, he communicated all questions and answers very ...
clear and concise. He always was intention of being made available to answer any questions from when we booked to when he worked our wedding.
We gave him a list of songs we wanted to hear and it also included songs we knew our guests had requested and they were ALL played!!! We’ve since caught up with guests who can’t stop raving about how professional and fun our DJ was. (Some friends who are even planning their weddings out of state and wanted Brian’s contact info to inquire about travel costs.)
My mother in law mentioned how packed the dance floor was all night and every time a song would end so she could run to the bathroom or go chat with a family member, he would put on another amazing song so she barely left her post dancing the night away!! LOL
Also - I know budgets look different to everyone but for us, we were working with a tight budget and Z Brothers Entertainment fulfilled our needs in the small allotted space financially and ended up ultimately exceeding any expectations we had previously had the day of.
I say with full confidence that Brian from Z Brothers Entertainment isn’t only a great option when planning your special day, he and the company are THE BEST option. Don’t even hesitate, book and take a huge stressor off of your wedding planning plate.
Kerry B
5.0
12/07/2024
Don’t hesitate to hire Z Brothers! It was great to work this team! Rich and Ray made our day incredibly special and helped us incorporate all of the details we were dreaming of.
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ur guests enjoyed the music throughout the event! They’ve even said it’s one of the best weddings they’ve been to, and entertainment is such a huge part of the guest experience!
We heard so many compliments about Ray and the acoustic guitar during the ceremony and cocktail hour. In the planning process, Ray was incredibly easy to work with (even when I changed my mind multiple times).
Rich was an awesome DJ and emcee. For us, it was all about the party and getting people on the dance floor. And it was certainly mission accomplished! We gave Rich a pretty detailed set list, but he so seamlessly flexed when the crowd wasn’t responding. He was even kind enough to let the bride behind the DJ booth for a bit - another guest favorite!
The sound quality throughout the day was amazing. Everyone could hear our vows during the ceremony (which is super difficult to do since we had an outdoor venue). I know it was several hours of set up work for this team, and we so appreciated it.
Do yourself a favor and choose Z Brothers. We still think about how great our day was because we chose this vendor.
Amanda T
5.0
12/07/2024
We had Ray as a guitarist for the wedding ceremony. He was super easy to communicate with. Ray learned to play the songs that we wanted giving the ceremony a more personal feel.
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e had Travis as our DJ and loved it. He was super easy to talk to. We gave him a playlist of songs we really liked, and he chose songs that complimented our style. He was really helpful in keeping our timeline during the reception going and super accommodating with our special requests.
If we ever host an even that needs a DJ or guitarist, we would definitely ask them again.
Sophia M
5.0
11/20/2024
I can't give Brian high enough praise for his top-tier professionalism that he showed every day leading up to and also during our entire wedding. Everything we threw at him (and yo...
u know there are always last minute things with every wedding) he handled without skipping a beat. I felt calm during our entire reception because I felt like Brian had everything under control. Z Brothers will take excellent care of you!
Rachel B
5.0
10/19/2024
Brian was the DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception. He was excellent from the first phone call to the very end! He was extremely professional and easy to work with! My officia...
nt said Brian was the best DJ he had ever worked with and his knowledge and professionalism put him at ease during the ceremony. I had so many people that were at our wedding mention how awesome the DJ was! Everyone had such a great time dancing at the reception to all the great music he played! I highly recommend Brian and Z Brothers Entertainment!!
John S
5.0
10/16/2024
The day was September 28th 2024, the event our wedding, and the natural disaster hurricane Helene. My father and I had ventured out to find a generator the morning of the wedding a...
fter we had discovered the venue was without power. We found ourselves in the parking lot of Harbor Freight when my phone picked up a single bar of service and a message came through from Brian "Is the wedding on? Do you have power?" The service was spotty and I was only able to get a few text messages out "No power but the wedding is on." Brian drove over downed trees, power lines, mudslides, and washed out roads. Not only did he make the event he did an amazing job with the ceremony and music selection. Very easy to work with and extremely thorough. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks again Brian!
Cali K
5.0
10/10/2024
Holy cow did Brian come through! We got married on Sept 28th, right in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Brian really came through; he kept his promise in making our wedding amazing. H...
e was so flexible, understanding, and upbeat. He will literally go through hell and high water to make it to your special day! He listened to our mood suggestions for a bohemian vibe and really came through. If you are looking for a reliable DJ to knock it out of the park, look no further! Brian is the man!
Mandy T
5.0
9/25/2024
We recently had Bill as our wedding DJ and could not have asked for better! He was super easy and fun to work with, made sure everything ran smoothly, and kept the dance floor full...
. Highly recommend!!
Tracy W
5.0
8/08/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better DJ than Brian! His experience was evident from the first conversation. He took time to learn our music taste and add in what fit. The dance floo...
r being full was important to us and Brian 100% made that happen. He did a great job of announcing and explaining things like our photo dash without taking away from the music more than necessary. We got multiple comments from guests after about how great Brian was and we couldn't agree more. We are so thankful that we decided on Brian and Z Brothers Entertainment!
Mattie F
5.0
8/04/2024
Brian is wonderful to work with. He meets with you before hand and gets to know you and your fiancé and your song preferences to better service you on your big day.
Gillian B
5.0
6/29/2024
Brian was an amazing DJ! He had the party going the whole night with a great music selection. He listened to our requests and worked well with our coordinator on the timeline. We w...
ould hire him again in a heartbeat!
Sarah S
5.0
6/13/2024
Could not say enough good things about Brian and Z Brothers Entertainment! We hired Brian for our February wedding, to provide our sound and mics for our outdoor wedding ceremony. ...
He was very professional and thought of everything! Even helping with a plan for adverse weather. Brian was very knowledgeable about our venue, and planned ahead to pick the best spot for sound equipment. My venue would not give us availability the day before for a rehearsal, as a bride this made me nervous about everything going well. Brian offered to come to my family home for a rehearsal and brought music for us to practice, not only that but he also offered to coordinate the rehearsal, which was not easy. I can’t tell you how much stress this took off my shoulders! For my walk with my father, I chose a surprise song for my groom that was not the easiest to walk too. Brian was able to help me time the beat correctly and started and stopped the music based on my walk! He even met with me a few times at the venue before hand to practice the walk, which really eased my anxiety about the big day. He also kept the song a secret for my groom during the rehearsal for the big day which was so incredibly special. He was also very personable and took time during the rehearsal to talk with my father and help ease his nerves about our walk and the big day also. Looking back at originally hiring him for just sound for our ceremony, and everything else he did additionally for our wedding, my new husband and I realize we could not have made a better choice! We are so thankful for everything Z Brothers Entertainment did for us!
McKenzie T
5.0
5/04/2024
Brian with Z Brothers was the best, he had worked with our venue so many times he was able to give a lot of helpful information on what we needed for every part of our day. He even...
helped create a mash-up song for my dad and I to dance to. He knew the exact vibe that we wanted and we definitely achieved it! Definitely recommend to any bride!
Johanna E
5.0
9/13/2023
Brian with Z Brothers Entertainment did an absolutely amazing job at my wedding this past weekend. He went above and beyond what was expected of him as a DJ and helped to make the ...
day go by so seamlessly for us. He helped us to keep the night on track and the party going. The music was great and we got many compliments back about the DJ. Planning everything before the wedding with him was great, he laid out what he needed from us very clearly and was very patient with us as we got him all the information that he needed. He absolutely killed it, I would highly recommend!
Sally M
5.0
9/11/2023
Brian, from Z Brothers, was the best! Could not have imagined a better DJ for our special night. He was so well organized and professional from the first interaction. The event wen...
t so smoothly and that is due to Brian! DJs can make or break an event, Brian made our event! You can tell he knows what he’s doing and that he loves it. The best!
Andrea E
5.0
6/24/2023
Z Brothers was phenomenal. We had Bill as our DJ and we absolutely loved him! He is confident in his work and makes everything a smooth process. From the moment we talked to him on...
the phone, he made us feel so much better about the flow of our wedding day. He listens well and he is intentional with the music he plays. We will always be thankful we chose to go with Z Brothers and that we got to meet someone like Bill!
Courtney M
5.0
6/21/2023
Whatever vibe you want for your wedding, Z-Brothers can make it happen! We met with Brian a couple of times before the big day, and he made sure he knew our favorite music and what...
our goals were for the dance floor. We wanted a party with everyone dancing, and Brian got all our guests out of their seats and dancing until the final song. He was a perfect MC and struck a great balance between making sure things ran smoothly and that the spotlight stayed on us—even when my uncle accidentally interrupted the start of our first dance by wandering on the dance floor, haha! The day was everything we wanted, and Brian was a big part of that!
Ally C
5.0
6/07/2023
Z Brothers was awesome!! Bill DJ'ed our ~150 person cocktail hour and reception and was very easy to work with. Right off the bat when we had our planning call with Bill, we knew h...
e was going to be great. Totally understood what we were looking for and gave us helpful tips / answered all of our questions. I got lots of compliments from wedding guests that the DJ was great. He also threw in some fun personalized songs (college fight song, etc.) and knew how to read the room (for example, played a T Swift request right after the bouquet toss - the girls went wild and it was a highlight of the night). Overall really organized and went super smoothly. Highly recommend!
Rachel M
5.0
1/06/2023
Z Brothers Entertainment is the best! We had Travis Dupree as the DJ for our wedding and he was amazing. Our meeting before hand helped to get us on the same page. Travis is such a...
n easy going guy and so on top of his work that it felt like talking to a longtime friend. He also helped us workout all the details that we were not quite organized or prepared for. He played the best music and managed to take as many requests as he could from our guests who were a little rowdy to say the least. Travis made our reception so fun and had everybody on the dance floor!
Caroline C
5.0
12/29/2022
Brian was our DJ for our wedding and he was AMAZING!! We had very thorough communication beforehand so we felt so comfortable going into our day. He took each and every note that w...
e had discussed and he also did a great job with keeping the vibe during parts of the reception where we had not picked specific songs. We got SO many compliments on the music. Cannot recommend Z Brothers enough!
Alyssa S
5.0
12/04/2022
We used Z brothers for our wedding in October! Brian was our DJ. He absolutely killed it! He was so easy to communicate with and such a kind person. Brian listened to our wants and...
needs— he helped make our wedding music vision come true! We got so many compliments on how great he was and how great the music was. He understood that our group was vibing with the music and kept the fun vibe going! We would recommend Brian time and time again! He’s the best!!!!
Rikki L
5.0
11/20/2022
We used Z Brothers for our wedding on Nov. 12th, 2022. Travis was our DJ for the reception & Ray played acoustic guitar during the ceremony and cocktail hour. Can't sing their prai...
ses enough! Ray was phenomenal; we requested different songs to be played during the processional and he nailed them all! He then set a great mood during our cocktail hour which all our guests loved! Travis was great to work with! We had a great conversation about what types of music we liked & wanted played and he delivered such variety. The party never stopped! We are completely satisfied with Z Brothers and highly recommend for your event!
Amber H
5.0
11/04/2022
Bill was an excellent DJ! He was the DJ at the ceremony and reception of our wedding. He took all of our recommendations, and his song selection for the wedding was amazing. He had...
something for everyone, and always knew what music to change to depending on the mood. There were never any hiccups in the music. If anything came up during the night that we required an announcement for, he would make sure to let everyone know. I would recommend Bill to anyone who is looking for a DJ for their wedding.
Shayon L
5.0
10/24/2022
Bill Clements was our DJ at our wedding October 15, 2022 and he was so great to work with! He was so easy to get along with and really captured the style we were going for at our r...
eception. We did not get the chance to meet before the wedding, but you wouldn't have guessed it! He knew just what we were looking for. Hire Z Brothers Entertainment!!! You will not regret it.
Kristin B
5.0
10/11/2022
Z Brothers did a fantastic job! One thing I wanted for our reception was for people to dance, and DJ Travis made it happen! Not only did we have a fun time but the wedding party al...
so! We didn’t want the night to end!
Thank you for such a wonderful dance party!!
Lauren W
5.0
9/28/2022
Z Brothers Entertainment did an amazing job with our wedding. We were fortunate enough to have Travis as our DJ and he truly outdid himself. He was very helpful in helping us choos...
e songs and made sure our day was perfect!
Katie D
5.0
9/27/2022
We were so happy to have Bill @ Z Brothers DJ + MC our wedding. He crushed the whole vibe of our rowdy crowd and everyone (all ages) were dancing the whole night!!! Z Brothers were...
so professional and we loved working with them. Highly recommend this company for your next event.
Corinne L
5.0
9/27/2022
We enjoyed working with Brian for our wedding. He was super responsive and helped us tailor the music for out wedding; meshing our music vibe with tunes that are good for all ages....
Our main goal was for the reception to feel like a dance party and our guests were on the floor the entire time. He also helped me track down pretty specific songs for the ceremony and made great suggestions. If I could go back I'd pick Z Brothers all over again.
Steve M
5.0
8/24/2022
Brian was a true professional from start to finish. We spoke with 1 DJ before speaking with Brian and immediately made the decision to work with Z Brothers because of their process...
and personality. Brian took time to listen to what my bride and I wanted the feel and energy of our day to be, and he absolutely delivered. He took time to speak with us, get to know us, and it showed when our guests on our wedding day were complimenting the job he did in giving us great music to enjoy our wedding day.
Brian and Z Brothers should be a must hire for any occasion. They are true professionals and provide nothing but first class service.
Stephanie E
5.0
8/21/2022
Brian was the absolute best!! Hands down the BEST VENDOR we chose. He literally carried our wedding on his shoulders and we are SO SO thankful we had him as our DJ <3 We had a lot ...
of really complicated requests and Brian handled them like a champ and was so professional, helpful, and kind throughout the process.
I sent him an email a day or two before the wedding in panic and he called me the next day to walk through every single thing he would be doing and help calm my nerves. I decided last minute that I wanted to sing a song and play a keyboard for my groom, and Brian let me come over to his house the day before the wedding to help me set it up. He even went out of his way to get new equipment to make sure it would work!! Who does that??
He did a phenomenal job timing the ceremony, announcing my wedding party, and playing all of the song off our requested list, which was really important to us. We also asked him throw in some fun sound effects during my father daughter dance and he nailed it! And finally, I asked if he could help us do a dance circle to my favorite song, and he used his skills to put the right section on a loop so it would play over and over and he called out all the groups at the wedding and was a fabulous MC!
Obviously, I can't say enough goods things about this man. Just know, if you hire him for your event, you will be in the best hands and won't have to worry about anything!! He is prepared and professional and will go the extra mile to ensure you have the wedding of your dream :D
Lauren A
5.0
8/19/2022
10/10 recommend!! We had such an amazing experience with Z Brother’s. We worked with Brian and he made our wedding everything we were hoping it to be!! Such a great company and suc...
h a great experience!!
Journey S
5.0
8/16/2022
Z brothers did such an amazing job reading the crowd and getting the party going I truly am so happy we found them! They were on time & very professional. They were able to do any ...
requests I had. Everyone at the wedding had such a good time and has told me so many times how much fun they had and that the music was perfect! Very happy with my decision on booking them. Cocktail hour was amazing and the reception got even better. Definitely recommend!!!
Rose H
5.0
7/26/2022
We chose Z Brothers for our wedding day and I have to say it was truly one of the best decisions we’ve made for our special day! Bill was AMAZING! The songs were great, he had awes...
ome energy, and kept the dance floor packed the whole time. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had - and he was a huge reason for that. He was so wonderful to work with the entire time and I would give him a hundred stars if we could! Thank you Bill!!
Amanda J
5.0
6/06/2022
Don’t think twice about booking! Our DJ, Bill, was incredible! Played all the right songs, very friendly and fun!!! I have received so many compliments about the DJ from my wedding...
. I am very happy with our decision of choosing Z Brothers!
Rachel B
5.0
1/02/2022
Bill was absolutely awesome for our wedding! We told him the kind of music we liked and he delivered! He did a great job of getting people on the dance floor and was super easy to ...
work with. Highly recommend Bill for any wedding!
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