Mystery Machine Wedding Band

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $300

Reception pricing

Prices start at $7,500

Packages

Prices start at $150

Category: Live Band or Ensemble

Type: Multi-piece live band

Genres: Disco/Funk

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About Mystery Machine Wedding Band

Buddy Bader

Saxophone / Owner

Mystery Machine is a premier choice for live wedding music. Starting in a basement in 2013, we have grown to become one of the top choices for ceremony, cocktail, and reception music in New Jersey and Philadelphia. Our band has had the honor of performing for countless weddings from Long Island to Baltimore; we would love to be a part of yours! Every wedding booking includes three song requests - we'll learn them just for you. Also included are MC and DJ services at no additional cost. Let us give your wedding that extra spark - we want to celebrate with you!

What sets Mystery Machine apart? Our 10-piece band brings a unique energy and excitement to your special day, one that is rooted in long-lasting friendships and a passion for entertainment. We combine influences from pop, rock, jazz, musical theater, classical, string band, and more to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Best of all, we use absolutely zero backing tracks - everything is performed 100 percent live!

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Services

Services

  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Dancefloor lighting
  • Event planning
  • Hear us live
  • Learning new songs
  • Master of ceremonies
  • Music during breaks
  • Sound system capability audience <300
  • Sound system capability audience >300

Musical genres

  • Disco/Funk
  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • R&B
  • Rock

Event types

  • Cocktail hour
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception

Mystery Machine Wedding Band packages

Ceremony Music

Price$250

Description

Pricing starts at $250 for ceremony music. Our most popular options are listed below:

What’s included
  • Solo Piano
  • Trumpet, Sax, or Violin with Piano Accompaniment
  • Guitar and Sax
  • Acoustic Trio (Guitar, Vocals, Sax)
  • DJ
  • Custom: Strings, Brass, etc.

Cocktail Hour

Price$150

Description

Pricing starts at $150 for ceremony music. Our most popular options are listed below:

What’s included
  • Jazz Duo (Piano & Trumpet or Trombone)
  • Jazz Trio (Piano, Drums, Trumpet or Trombone)
  • Acoustic Trio (Guitar, Vocals, Sax)
  • DJ
  • Custom: Strings, Brass, etc.

Reception

Price$6,500

Description

Pricing starts at $6500 for reception music and includes all of the following:

What’s included
  • Live music from our 10-piece band
  • DJ and MC services
  • Lighting and sound, suited to your venue
  • Live sound engineer
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Special song requests, selected by the couple
  • No backing tracks - everything is done 100% live!

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

24 reviews

  • JG

    Jaclyn G.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 8

    Kept everyone dancing all night!

    Mystery Machine was one of the best parts of our wedding! Even after their quick before dinner set, everyone was already telling us how amazing they were. They kept the dance floor packed all night and were so fun! People came up to us all night and texted us after to tell us how fun our band was! Would absolutely reccomend

  • PD

    Paige D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 16, 2026

    BEST BAND EVER

    Mystery Machine took my wedding to the next level!! From ceremony to cocktail hour and reception they sounded perfect the entire time! Brought my visions alive in the most beautiful way. My wedding was a week ago and I’m getting multiple messages a day about how amazing the band is was!! Perfect day couldn’t have gone better with them. Thank you so much!!

  • MM

    Melanie M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 19, 2026

    HIRE THIS BAND

    Mystery Machine was the highlight of our wedding. They were professional from day 1 when we booked with them, through the whole planning process, and the entire night! Our guests are still raving about their amazing performance (and many of them are musicians themselves!) They were able to perform so many different genres/decades and even came with a DJ, great sound, and professional lighting. We loved the ceremony and cocktail hour music along with the full band at our reception. They kept our dance floor packed all night long and brought so much fun to the reception. We can't thank them enough for the amazing night! YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS BAND!

  • KS

    Kimmi S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 23, 2026

    June 2026 Wedding

    We first saw Mystery Machine at Carney’s in Cape May and immediately booked them for our wedding. And it was one of the best decisions we made. They brought so much energy, versatile music, a brass section all the guests were talking about, and amazing vibes to our wedding. The dance floor was packed the entire night and that would not be possible without such a great band!

  • AM

    A&M

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 19, 2025

    Hire this band!

    Mystery Machine is the absolute best! From the very first email exchange, their communication was prompt, caring, and professional. On the day of, their energy was nonstop and their performance was truly unforgettable. They kept the dance floor packed all night with their stellar musicianship and fun / engaging stage presence. We were so impressed by their attention to detail and consistent communication leading up to the big day. If you're looking for a wedding band that will make your celebration truly special, the Mystery Machine is the way to go. We couldn't recommend them more highly!


YES! Every Mystery Machine wedding incorporates a seamless stream of music to guarantee an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. DJ Rich keeps the energy when the band is on break, and MC Buddy ensures your wedding never misses a beat.
We are always eager to learn new songs for our couples, and do so with the utmost care and respect to the original version while adapting as appropriate to fit our instrumentation and vibe. We do not typically take requests from wedding guests; Uncle Terry might want to do the chicken dance, but our happy couple might not.
Yep. We are always insured to the venue's specifications to ensure protection for all parties involved.
We never charge extra for setup or break-down. A modest travel fee may be necessary for trips to NYC or DC.
Mystery Machine started as a basement hang amongst friends and quickly grew to a top-tier party band. We aren't brought together by a big list of hired musicians who may not even know each other, and we aren't part of a giant wedding agency that sees you as just another sale. We're friends. We're family. We've attended each others weddings, baby showers, and Super Bowl parties. All of this inherent chemistry flows through our music, and by proxy, the crowd. Newlyweds go with us because we seamlessly blend our organic positive vibes with the utmost professionalism and musicianship - our vow to every couple we celebrate.