A one stop shop for your event’s soundtrack.

Welcome to Social Sound, your one-stop-shop for booking live music for all your special events. Based in Vancouver, WA, we specialize in providing top-notch live music for weddings, corporate events, and more. Our team of experienced musicians has been providing live music for decades, and we're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for our clients and their guests.

At Social Sound, we believe that live music is a crucial part of any successful event. It adds an element of excitement, sophistication, and elegance that simply can't be matched by a pre-recorded playlist. That's why we're dedicated to helping you find the perfect musicians for your event, whether you're looking for a classical string quartet or a high-energy cover band.

What we’re about

We understand that every event is unique, and that's why we take the time to work with our clients to understand their needs and preferences. We'll work closely with you to select the perfect musicians and create a customized playlist that fits the mood and style of your event. From the first note to the last, we'll ensure that your event is a memorable and enjoyable experience for all.

With our headquarters in Vancouver, WA, we're proud to serve clients throughout the Pacific Northwest region. We understand the importance of being a local business, and we're committed to supporting our community by providing exceptional service and music.

Thoughts From The Audience…

  • The Sonderlind Wedding

    The Coastal Crusaders and Social Sound Live were exactly the band that we were looking for to complete our amazing wedding day. Ryan and his crew were extremely professional in their interactions, timely with communication and entertained all of our requests during the planning process! On our wedding day, they came on time, rehearsed and even played a little during dinner when our separate cocktail hour guitarist had to stop to eat. We had a unique wedding that involved a modern dance performance and they accompanied the performance perfectly. The band even helped with playing the recorded songs for a surprise tap dance and mother-son dance! When the set list had to be shifted a little, they went with the flow. Our dance floor was packed all night and it was all thanks to the energy and vitality of these musicians. All our guests were impressed with their performance and couldn't stop talking about our wedding reception for days. Thank you Coastal Crusaders and Social Sound Live for creating the dance party of our dreams. If you need a band for your event - don't hesitate to pick these musicians!

    -The Soderlinds (9/3/22)

  • The Ness Wedding

    WOW! This band is AMAZING!! They were the hit of our wedding and kept the dance floor packed all night! We still have people coming up to us, 2 years later talking about how great the band was! If you want a professional, super fun, and crazy talented band, definitely book with Social Sound!!

    -The Ness Family

  • The Burchett Wedding

    We had Ryan as our DJ and MC for our wedding! Best decision ever! Ryan is awesome! Working with him was super easy, which is so important!! Planning a wedding and communicating with a bunch of vendors is a lot of work so it's incredibly nice to be working with someone who knows what they're doing and can simplify one of the many many details! At the start he sent us a customer profile for our event where we listed our preferred types of music, the songs we wanted played in our ceremony and reception, a schedule/order of events for the whole day and details about the venue and equipment provided. He ended up bringing and using all of his equipment which was perfect! I (the bride) am kinda picky and when looking for a DJ was worried about the big awkward stereo equipment taking away from the prettiness of the venue. Ryan's set up was great! It was not over the top or distracting for the ceremony and for our reception he had a really cool looking set up with some LEDs that fit into the venue very nicely but wasn't obnoxious! We were lucky enough to be able to be able to have him set up during our rehearsal the night before which was so relieving because we could do a few run throughs with the music and it meant one less thing to get done the day of the wedding! He got the music for the ceremony perfectly mixed and set up a mic for us and our officiant to use. Our ceremony went so smoothly and beautifully with his help! For our reception he kept everything on a perfect schedule which was incredible because I am the most unorganized and late person every but he kept it all on track! He announced all the important details and events at the perfect time and helped keep the flow of the party going. Our music for dancing was PERFECT!!! He got our music taste spot on while making sure to pick songs everyone would know and want to dance to! I had so many guests tell us that they loved the music!!

    Overall Social Sound, specifically Ryan Messling, did an amazing job for our wedding and we were so thankful for his help! He's a really kind guy, easy to talk to, a professional at what he does and really was a huge part in making our wedding come together!

  • The Geist Wedding

    Ryan at Social Sound was great to work with! Ryan went above and beyond to stay communicative and schedule virtual meetings to ensure that he could achieve our expectations AND actually get to know us as a couple. He was helpful with ideas and when it came down to the day of the wedding, he was able to improvise for some things that we did not think about as the Bride and Groom! (The bouquet toss and garter toss songs!) The day of was phenomenal and we received so much feedback about how fun and exciting our reception was and there's no way that would have been doable without Ryan. We will be recommending him to all our family and friends for events and weddings!

  • The Schroeder Wedding

    Ryan was so incredibly kind, communicative, and helpful with our DJ services for our wedding! Whenever we had questions about our timeline or what we wanted in terms of music, announcement, planning, etc- he was always so communicative and helpful with answering all our questions. He was also so accommodating to all our needs and what we needed for our big day. Through all the wedding planning stress, he made it so easy for the DJ/music/ceremony part. So so happy I discovered Ryan at a bridal show and was able to book him!

  • The Quinn Wedding

    Ryan and his team provided an exceptional environment for our cocktail hour between the ceremony and dinner with a Jazz Combo. I highly recommend!

    Jeremy

    Social Sound (and Ryan as our primary contact) did an incredible job organizing and executing a jazz set for our cocktail hour for July 2022 wedding! We received so many compliments on the quartet & their professionalism. It was so hot on our wedding, and they absolutely nailed it!

    Highly recommend!

    Abbi

  • The Rehm Wedding

    I would 100% recommend Social Sound for your wedding or event! Ryan was so thorough in gathering all of our musical requests, and then he coordinated the music throughout the entire day! He dj'd our ceremony, coordinated a small jazz combo for cocktail hour, and then turned our reception into a party with an 8-person band. They were able to get so many people dancing, that we almost could have used a bigger dance floor! If finding the right musical entertainment for your wedding is stressing you out, let Ryan and his team put your mind at ease!

  • The Peasley Wedding

    Social Sound, with Ryan at the helm, delivered an outstanding performance at our wedding. Ryan's music selection and DJ skills were impeccable, ensuring a lively and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the night. His professionalism and enthusiasm for his craft were evident, making him a standout choice for any event requiring top-tier DJ services. Highly recommended!