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On WeddingWire since 2012

Downbeat is a renowned entertainment agency based in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in New York City and Hawaii. The organization specializes in providing luxury weddings and special events with world-class musicians, high-energy dance bands, and professional DJ services. Their mission is to share their passion for music and bring people together for unforgettable experiences.

Services Offered

Downbeat provides live music, DJ, and lighting services to couples planning their weddings. Their featured dance bands, including AMFM, Collective, DJ Live, Gold Standard, Soultones, and The A-List, are available for celebrations. The company can offer a wide variety of music, including the hottest Top 40 hits from yesterday and today. Additionally, they can perform a number of genres, such as Motown, classic rock, country, jazz, R&B, pop, and much more. Downbeat also provides MC and planning and coordination services. Lighting, microphones, and sound systems are available for any event.

  • Asian-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$8,000

Which of the following are included in the package?

Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Any other questions?

Reviews of Downbeat

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
139 reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Downbeat and Gold Standard from Downbeat LA received exceptional praise for their performances at multiple weddings, delighting guests with their energy, talent, and ability to keep everyone dancing. Reviewers expressed high satisfaction, describing the bands as the best they ever experienced, even surpassing performances by celebrity artists. The bands were commended for their versatility, professionalism, and interactions with the crowd, creating an unforgettable and electric atmosphere at the weddings. Guests highly recommended Downbeat and Gold Standard for future events, emphasizing their significant contribution to the success of the celebrations.

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Downbeat and Gold Standard from Downbeat LA received exceptional praise for their performances at multiple weddings, delighting guests with their energy, talent, and ability to keep everyone dancing. Reviewers expressed high satisfaction, describing the bands as the best they ever experienced, even surpassing performances by celebrity artists. The bands were commended for their versatility, professionalism, and interactions with the crowd, creating an unforgettable and electric atmosphere at the weddings. Guests highly recommended Downbeat and Gold Standard for future events, emphasizing their significant contribution to the success of the celebrations.

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Ella B. Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Full dance floor!

We are so grateful to Downbeat and the Gold Standard for making our daughter's wedding reception such a joyful celebration and dance party! This band is the A Team and Downbeat was fantastic to work with. They were so kind to learn a few special dance songs for the bride and groom too. They were absolutely phenomenal. I will never forget seeing parents, Grandparents and teens all dancing with the bride and groom. One bit of advice: if you hire this band get a larger dance floor and book an extra hour or two. You will wish you did!
Jessica
Jessica S. Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Band We Could Have Asked For!

We were absolutely blown away by Gold Standard at our wedding! They exceeded every expectation and were a massive hit with us and our guests, bringing an energy and level of talent that turned our day into something truly unforgettable. The feedback we received was an 11/10 across the board – everyone was talking about how amazing they were!

Greg and I, along with many of our guests, have attended weddings featuring celebrity performances from artists like John Mayer and Flo Rida, yet everyone agreed that Gold Standard was by far the best band they’d ever seen. Their skill, versatility, and connection with the crowd created such an electric atmosphere; we genuinely wished we could have them following us around, making every moment feel as special as they made our wedding day.

If you're considering them for your event, don’t hesitate – they are worth every bit and more! We wouldn’t think twice about reaching out to them again for future events.
Julia
Julia M. Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience Working with Downbeat / AMFM!

Downbeat absolutely rocked the house!!! I worked with AMFM for my wedding, and they went above and beyond. Their energy was unmatched, the song choices were exactly the vibe we requested, and the kept the crowd on the dance floor the entire night. In addition to the band members unbelievable talent, the administrative team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Downbeat and AMFM for your next event!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Rila Stone Rila Stone Wedding Photographers

What a great company to work with. We highly recommend them for your wedding!

The Events Boutique The Events Boutique Wedding Planners

Downtown Beat LA is the first group we recommend for our clients who are interested in a live band for their wedding or event. Their onstage presence, sound, vocals, and energy gets everyone on the dance floor moving and singing along! They also understand the logistics and dynamics of events and are not just there to perform but to create entire experience. They were a pleasure to work with and hands down our favorite band in the industry!

Confetti Skies Confetti Skies Wedding Planners

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Downbeat LA. Our client hired their band, The SoulTones, and I couldn't have been happier with their professionalism as well as their ability to get EVERYONE on the dance floor. All of the band members and sound crew were so great to work with and very respectful. The band was amazing and I loved their energy. I also really liked how the sound engineer was constantly checking to ensure the sound was perfect. Overall, I really enjoyed working with such a talented bunch of people and I enjoyed working with Diego on the planning side. If anyone is looking for a live band, I definitely recommend them! The quality of their services is outstanding.

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