Bluewater Kings Band


Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $1,198

Reception pricing

Prices start at $4,500

Packages

Prices start at $2,020

Category: Live Band or Ensemble

Type: Group of DJs

Size of act: 3-14

Type: Solo instrumentalist

Type: Mixed chamber ensemble

Genres: Blues

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About Bluewater Kings Band

Bluewater Kings Band

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Miranda Lambert, Ray LaMontagne, Prince, Shakira, Chicago and Tony Bennett, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.

Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!

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Services

Services

  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Dancefloor lighting
  • Hear us live
  • Learning new songs
  • Master of ceremonies
  • Multiple location support
  • Music during breaks
  • Photobooth
  • Sound system capability audience <300
  • Sound system capability audience >300
  • Uplighting

Musical genres

  • Blues
  • Classical
  • Country/Folk
  • Disco/Funk
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • R&B
  • Rap/Hip Hop
  • Reggae
  • Rock

Event types

  • After party
  • Baraat
  • Cocktail hour
  • Couples luncheon
  • Elopement
  • Engagement party
  • Farewell brunch
  • Other
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding shower
  • Welcome party

Bluewater Kings Band packages

3-4 Piece Band

Price$2,020

Description

A three to four piece band is perfect for an intimate soirée or cocktail party where the music’s primary purpose is to create a relaxed, conversational ambiance. Customize the instruments to fit your vision.

5 Piece Band

Price$3,020

Description

Get your party started with a 5 piece band and guarantee your guests will be dancing all night.

7 Piece Band

Price$4,020

Description

Bring the house down with our most popular band size. Perfect for party lovers!

9 Piece Band

Price$5,020

Description

A rocking band to get your party roaring! The full horn section will elevate your event.


Reviews

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  • KM

    Klara M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 15

    Incredible Band!

    Our band was absolutely phenomenal!!! From the violin and keys duo during the ceremony to the jazz trio at cocktail hour to the full nine‑piece band at the reception, every moment of music was spectacular. They brought so much energy, talent, and joy to the entire day, and truly elevated the evening for all of our guests. We couldn’t have imagined a better soundtrack for our wedding weekend.

  • HC

    Haley C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 10, 2026

    Most fun weddings!

    Absolutely incredible!! Our vendors all said they were the best for a reason. Owen and the Chicago team were great to work with. He listened to our opinions and put together a list of great songs for 3 hours of dancing at our wedding. All our wedding guests loved the band, and they kept the energy going all night long. We have gone to multiple weddings with Bluewater Kings in Chicago and Columbus, and have also seen some of their shows around Cleveland. Hire this band – they are amazing!

  • JK

    Julia K.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 30, 2026

    Great ceremony and reception music

    We hired BWK Band to do music for our reception as well as a violinist for our ceremony music and piano and sax for cocktail hour. The planning process was straightforward with their online portal. We were super impressed with them on the day of the wedding-all of the musicians sounded amazing and our guests kept telling us how much they loved them!

  • CC

    Cate C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Incentivized review
    •Aug 23, 2026

    Great Dance Floor Experience

    Bluewater Kings Band made our reception unforgettable. From day one, their communication was clear and detailed—they kept us in the loop every step of the way and were flexible with our requests. The band worked with us to structure our timeline so they'd have maximum playing time, and they nailed the song selection to keep everyone dancing all night long. What really set them apart was their willingness to let our friends jump in and play instruments with them, plus they picked up on songs we'd mentioned in toasts and wove them into their set. The quality of their performance was exceptional, and they genuinely cared about making our day special. We couldn't recommend them more highly.

  • GP

    Garrett P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 11, 2026

    Bluewater Kings are Amazing!

    Working with Bluewater Kings was one of the easiest decisions we made in our wedding planning and it couldn't have gone any better. Molly was easy to work with and great at communicating throughout the lead up to our wedding, Aaron emceed the night perfectly (and helped out with a surprise we weren't even in on) and the rest of our musicians filled the night with energy from start to finish. The dance floor was packed, young and old, exactly how we wanted it. They perfectly mixed in our special request songs and stayed away from everything we didn't want. The best decision you can go with for a wedding is live music, and I'd give Bluewater Kings even more stars if I could!


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Of course! We love to travel! We do charge extra for the time depending on the location and you’ll need to cover transportation and accommodation for all band members. Ask your producer for a quote based on the specifics of your event. PS–if it’s within a couple hours, that’s included within our basic package at no added charge.
You can request different styles in our online planning system depending on the formality of your event.
We do! See our events page for more details.
Absolutely! We’re an all-inclusive band with a broad musical repertoire. Want classical music for your ceremony, a jazz set for your cocktail hour, and dance party reception? You’ve got it. Speak to your producer for more specific details and requests.
We play a wide variety of music. From Top 40, to classics, to classical and jazz. You can get an idea of the musical styles you can choose from on our media page.
We have a solid repertoire of songs that will please all of your guests from your 6-year old niece to your grandfather. It’s always important to have some freedom to read the room on the night; but our number one priority is pleasing YOU. Just let us know what you want to hear, and, if it’s not already in our repertoire, we’ll work with you to make your night perfect.
Of course! Just make sure you give us enough notice of your special request so the band has time to learn your song.
The band can absolutely play during dinner, but we’d recommend using your sets when your guests are ready to stand up and get dancing. Our typical event reception includes 4 x 50-minute sets with short DJ sets between the band sets. If you would like a dinner set, please let us know ahead of time as we defer to playing after-dinner sets unless otherwise instructed.