Arizona Wedding Bands You’ll Love
From the red rocks of Sedona to the desert landscapes of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona offers breathtaking backdrops for weddings of every style. Whether you’re planning a rustic celebration at a vineyard, a chic Scottsdale resort wedding, or a laid-back desert gathering under the stars, live music is the perfect way to bring your day to life.
Arizona wedding bands range from soulful acoustic duos and smooth jazz groups to high-energy party bands that keep guests dancing late into the night. With FixTheMusic, you can explore talented local acts, watch performance videos, and book the perfect band to match your vision, making it easy to create happy memories across the Grand Canyon State.
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Arizona Wedding Bands – Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should we book an Arizona wedding band?
Arizona is a year-round destination, with spring and fall being the most popular wedding seasons thanks to comfortable weather. For weekends between March and May or September and November, many bands are booked 12 to 18 months ahead. To secure the best talent for venues like the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix or resorts in Scottsdale, book as soon as your date is set.
Do Arizona wedding bands play at both ceremonies and receptions?
Yes. Many couples prefer to hire one group to handle the entire day. This might include soft acoustic music during the ceremony, background music at cocktail hour, and an upbeat dance set at the reception. This option keeps things seamless and often more cost-effective.
What kinds of wedding bands can we hire in Arizona?
Arizona has a diverse music scene. You’ll find everything from mariachi groups and Latin bands to jazz quartets, country acts, and high-energy pop and rock cover bands. Whether you’re hosting a rustic vineyard celebration in Sonoita, a chic Scottsdale resort party, or a desert ceremony in Sedona, you’ll find musicians who can match your theme.
Do Arizona wedding bands provide their own equipment?
Yes. Professional bands bring their own sound system, instruments, and basic lighting. If you’re booking an outdoor venue in Sedona or Tucson, be sure to provide shaded cover and access to power so the equipment is safe and functional.
Are there noise restrictions at Arizona wedding venues?
Some venues have strict curfews or decibel limits, especially those near residential areas or outdoor locations like vineyards and ranches. For example, many Sedona venues end amplified music around 10 pm. Always confirm rules with your venue so the band can prepare accordingly.
Can Arizona wedding bands perform outdoors?
Absolutely. Outdoor weddings are common across the state, from Sedona’s red rocks to Tucson’s desert landscapes. Bands are experienced with outdoor setups but will require protection from direct sun, wind, or sudden weather changes. For remote locations, they may also need portable generators.
Can a wedding band perform our first dance live?
Yes. Most Arizona wedding bands are happy to learn your first dance song or another special request as long as they are given enough time to rehearse.
How much do Arizona wedding bands cost?
Rates vary based on the band’s size and popularity. Small acoustic groups might start around $1,200, while large showbands or premium party acts can cost $4,000 or more. Travel may be an additional fee if the venue is far from the band’s home base.
Do Arizona wedding bands travel across the state?
Yes. Many bands based in Phoenix or Tucson are willing to perform in Sedona, Flagstaff, or even smaller towns like Cottonwood or Jerome. Travel fees may apply, but this ensures couples in every corner of Arizona have access to professional musicians.
What happens if the band cancels?
Cancellations are rare, but professional bands usually have backup musicians or can help arrange a replacement. If you book through FixTheMusic, we’ll work quickly to secure another band that matches your style.
Can we see a band live before booking?
Public gigs are limited since most bands perform at private weddings and corporate events. Some appear at festivals or public venues in Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tucson. If live viewing isn’t possible, you can watch videos and listen to recordings on their profiles.
Do we need to provide food and drinks for the band?
It isn’t mandatory, but most couples provide vendor meals and non-alcoholic drinks. Bands are usually at the venue for many hours, so a meal helps keep them energized and ready to perform.
Can guests join the band for a song?
Some bands allow this if arranged in advance. It can be a fun way to personalize your wedding, especially if you have a musically talented friend or family member.
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Why people love FixTheMusic
About FixTheMusic
FixTheMusic is a secure platform for hiring amazing professional wedding bands and musicians anywhere in the world. And it's completely free to use.
Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.
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As professional musicians, we realised how difficult it can be for event planners to find and book musicians for their event. So we decided to make it easy.
With FixTheMusic, all you need to do is tell us what you’re looking for and our system does the heavy lifting to get you offers from our carefully curated selection of amazing musicians.
We make it simple and secure for you to connect directly with the best musicians across the globe so you can book live music for any event within minutes.
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FixTheMusic's corporate and government clients include Google, Facebook, Amazon, Lamborghini, Samsung, U.S. Department of State, Formula One, The Premier League, The Crown Estate, UNESCO, Playstation, Huawei, Hewlett-Packard, Pepsi, CHANEL, Dior, Bacardi, Unilever, Red Bull, Sky Arts, L'Oréal, House of Fraser, The Ritz, The Savoy, Johnson & Johnson, Aldi, the British Army, Ministry of Defence, Virgin Sport, WPP, W Series, KPMG, Deloitte, The Economist, G4S, Lavazza, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, English Heritage, The Courtauld Institute of Art, The King's Fund and numerous luxury hotels and wedding planners around the world 🌍
FixTheMusic is proud to have provided live music for numerous charity fundraising events, including for London's Air Ambulance, WWF UK, The Zoological Society of London, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, The Royal British Legion, Shelter, The Genesis Research Trust and The Pituitary Foundation.
Local professional musicians and function bands throughout the world
Beyond the UK, FixTheMusic has helped clients find amazing local musicians and book UK-based bands for destination weddings and events as far afield as Cyprus, France, Malta, Monaco, Ibiza, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Guinea, India, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and China.
We are the world's leading specialists in providing outstanding bands for weddings in France, Italy, Greece (and the Greek islands, especially Santorini), Spain, Portugal and Croatia.
We have ambitious plans to grow internationally over the coming years — we want FixTheMusic to be the first port of call for discovering and booking outstanding local musicians throughout the world.
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FixTheMusic was a finalist in the Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurs at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
We have been an official supplier with Rock My Wedding. They choose only the very best wedding suppliers and we're proud that they invited us to join their hand-picked selection of outstanding suppliers.
We have become the first port-of-call for British couples looking to hire the finest wedding bands UK has to offer.
Having provided the live music entertainment for thousands of weddings and events worldwide, we were often asked by clients if we provided other entertainers aside from bands.
We now offer a full range of entertainment options for weddings and corporate events, from fire dancers and magicians to acrobats and stilt walkers, including other professionals such as wedding photographers.
To minimise our carbon footprint, for every 10 bookings on FixTheMusic, we provide funds to Trees for Cities for one tree to be planted. Trees for Cities is a UK charity which aims to plant urban trees and create greener cities 🏙️ 🌳
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