Trinidad, California — Humboldt County

Emerald Phoenix

Music Group

Premium Live Music for Weddings & Events

Serving the Redwood Coast & Beyond

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Who We Are

About EPMG

Emerald Phoenix Music Group is Humboldt County's premier wedding music agency — connecting couples and event planners with the finest live musical & entertainment talent on California's Redwood Coast.

Based in Trinidad, California, we represent top-tier regional artists and ensembles. We curate exceptional musical experiences for weddings, private events, and celebrations. Whether you envision an intimate acoustic ceremony, a lush string quartet, or a high-energy reception band — we make it happen.

Humboldt County

Home Base

NorCal & Beyond

Service Area

Premium Talent

Curated Roster

Talent Roster

Our Artists

We represent some of the finest musical talent in Humboldt County and Northern California. Our curated roster spans a wide range of styles and instrumentation — ensuring the perfect sound for your event.

Full Roster Coming Soon

We are actively building our roster of Humboldt County's top talent. Contact us to discuss your event and we will match you with the perfect artist or ensemble.

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What We Offer

Services & Rates

From intimate ceremonies to full-scale receptions, we provide premium live music and entertainment services across Humboldt County and Northern California. Costs vary based on location, duration, musician experience, and time of year.

Pre-Ceremony

Background music to welcome guests

Ceremony Music

Processionals, recessionals, solos

Cocktail Hour

Entertainment between ceremony and reception

Reception

First dance, dinner music, open dancing

Service	Rate Starting At
Solo musician	$400
Duet	$750
Trio	$1,000
String quartet / small ensemble	$1,250

Additional Services

DJs, live bands, sound, lighting, MC duties

Service	Rate Starting At
Dance performance	$550
MC (standalone)	$650
Professional sound system & lighting	$750
DJ (2 hours)	$1,600
Full Service DJ/MC	$3,500
Live band (2 hours)	$3,500

Curated Options

Package Deals

Pre-built packages at four price tiers. All packages can be customized to fit your event.

Essentials

$3,000

Everything you need, nothing you don't. Professional music for ceremony and reception.

✓ Solo musician for ceremony (prelude, processional, recessional)
✓ DJ for reception (2 hours)
✓ Basic MC — scripted announcements for key moments (grand entrance, cake cutting, bouquet toss); brief pre-event meeting to gather names and event order
✓ Professional sound system and wireless mics for vows and speeches

Classic

$3,600

Full-day coverage with cocktail hour and upgraded ceremony music. Where most bookings land.

✓ Solo musician for pre-ceremony
✓ Solo musician for ceremony
✓ Solo musician for cocktail hour
✓ DJ for reception (2 hours)
✓ Professional sound system and wireless mics for vows and speeches
✓ Basic MC — scripted announcements for key moments (grand entrance, cake cutting, bouquet toss); brief pre-event meeting to gather names and event order

Premium

$6,000

Full-day coverage with cocktail hour and upgraded ceremony music. Where most bookings land.

✓ Duet for pre-ceremony
✓ Duet for ceremony
✓ Duet for cocktail hour
✓ DJ for reception (3 hours)
✓ Professional sound system, wireless mics for vows and speeches + lighting
✓ Full DJ/MC — wedding planner coordination for seamless timeline management and guest experience, room energy management, and personalized hosting

Grand

$11,000+

Every moment has its own live soundtrack. Band + DJ hybrid, custom arrangements, white-glove coordination.

✓ String quartet for pre-ceremony
✓ String quartet for ceremony
✓ Jazz ensemble (4 piece) for cocktail hour
✓ Full live band for reception (2 hours)
✓ DJ for transitions and late-night after-party set
✓ Professional sound system, wireless mics for vows and speeches + lighting
✓ Dedicated Full DJ/MC — multiple wedding planner consultations, custom scriptwriting, timeline creation, real-time troubleshooting, and personalized hosting tailored to the couple's vision
✓ Custom arrangements (first dance, parent dances, walkout)
✓ Rehearsal consultation included