Live Musicians Who Play With Your DJ
Fresh New Angle Events musicians add live saxophone, percussion, and violin to your wedding. The sax, drum, and electric violin experiences play along with your DJ, and the drum and violin experiences include up to 4 hours of music. Ceremony and cocktail musicians play for up to 1 hour, across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
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At a glance
The Short Answer
Instruments, timing, and how FNA musicians work with your DJ.
- Instruments
- Saxophone, percussion and drums, violin, and strings
- With your DJ
- Sax, drum, and electric violin experiences play live over the DJ’s music
- Hours
- Drum and electric violin experiences include up to 4 hours of music
- Ceremony
- A ceremony or cocktail-hour musician, your choice of instrument, for up to 1 hour
- Add-on
- Live musicians can be added to any FNA entertainment package
Choose your sound
Four Ways to Add Live Music
Live instruments blend with the songs your guests already love. Pick one, or combine them.
Sax Experience
A live saxophonist plays along with your DJ’s music and moves through the crowd, adding solos to dance, pop, Latin, and party favorites.
Percussion / Drum Experience
A live drummer plays with the DJ’s music for up to 4 hours of club-style energy your guests can feel.
Electric Violin Experience
A violinist plays along with the DJ’s music for up to 4 hours, from elegant moments to high-energy sets.
Ceremony & Cocktail Musician
Your choice of instrument for the prelude, processional, and cocktail hour, for up to 1 hour of live music.
Live performance
See the FNA Musicians Play
Real performances by FNA musicians at weddings and events. Tap any video to play it.
When they play
From the Aisle to the Dance Floor
Where live musicians fit into a typical FNA wedding. Many couples book strings for the ceremony, then sax or drums with the DJ for the reception.
- 01
Ceremony prelude
Music as guests arrive and take their seats.
- 02
Processional
Elegant live music for the walk down the aisle, then special moments such as unity ceremonies or vows.
- 03
Cocktail hour
Live strings or sax create a relaxed, elegant atmosphere while guests mingle.
- 04
Dance floor
Sax, drums, or electric violin join your DJ for key dance-floor moments, and many players walk through the crowd.
Played live, from ceremony to dance floor
The people behind the instruments
Meet the FNA Live Musicians
Every FNA musician works to the same FNA standard. Tap a profile for their bio and work.
Real couples, real reviews
The Performances They Still Talk About
Verbatim excerpts from Google reviews of Fresh New Angle Events, rated 4.9 across 247 reviews.
“We wanted a Violinist. She was so incredible everyone commented on her talent! … We also hired the saxophone player. The two of them immersed themselves into the crowd of guests dancing. … Our drummer was awesome.”
“The saxophonist was incredible and so talented — we were so glad he played along to everything from classic rock to the rap music we requested.”
“One of the best decisions we made was to add the drum percussion experience. … Our guests are still talking about our drummer. We highly recommend the drums and you won’t regret it!”
“Percussionist – Steve, added an unexpected and interactive touch that guests raved about and even got to enjoy playing themselves.”
“They provided an incredible team, including an MC, DJ, two photographers, a videographer, and even a violinist—each of whom was professional, talented, and genuinely personable.”
“Everyone was raving about the music – including the saxophone – the photobooth, and how great of a party it was.”
Bundle & save
Live music adds onto any FNA entertainment package, including Fresh Hype, Fresh Mix, and every DJ combo from Fresh Rhythm to Fresh Luxe. Every combo costs less than booking the same services separately.
Can live musicians perform with a DJ?
Yes. Many couples combine live musicians with their FNA DJ. The DJ keeps the music flowing while the sax player, drummer, or violinist adds improvisation, energy, and guest interaction on top. It is a combination guests rarely expect and love.
When do live musicians usually perform?
Musicians can play during the ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception. Strings are a favorite for the prelude, processional, and cocktail hour, while saxophone, drums, and electric violin usually join the DJ for the big dance-floor moments.
How long do the musicians play?
The drum and electric violin experiences include up to 4 hours of music alongside your DJ. A ceremony or cocktail-hour musician, with your choice of instrument, plays for up to 1 hour. Your planner will map the sets to your timeline.
Does the saxophonist interact with guests?
Yes. Many FNA sax players walk through the crowd and perform right on the dance floor during high-energy songs, so the performance becomes part of the party rather than a show on the side.
What music works best with live saxophone?
Saxophone works well with dance music and house, pop and Top 40, Latin music, and classic party songs. FNA sax players have played along to everything from classic rock to rap requests, following your DJ’s set in real time.
Can we choose our ceremony songs?
Yes. You can choose traditional or modern songs for your ceremony. Many modern songs can be arranged for violin or strings, and you can request pieces that are meaningful to the two of you.
How many musicians do we need?
Some couples book a single musician, such as a violinist for the ceremony or a saxophonist with the DJ. Others combine several, like sax and drums together, depending on the style and size of the event.
Can live music be added to a DJ package?
Yes. Live musicians are add-on enhancements, so you can add a sax, drum, or violin experience or a ceremony musician to any FNA entertainment package and run everything through one team and one timeline.
One team, one standard
Check Your Date for FNA Live Music
Tell us your date and venue. We’ll check availability and build your live music around DJ and MC entertainment, photo, video, and live music, all from one coordinated team.
Fresh New Angle Events is rated 4.9 from 247 Google reviews.