Weddings
Should I hire a DJ or a band for my wedding?
A DJ gives you the exact recordings guests know and no set breaks; a band gives you live energy but a smaller song catalog and scheduled breaks. A hybrid DJ + live guitar act gives you both: original recordings, continuous music, and a live player on stage.
What that means in practice
Wedding coverage can span ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and afterparty from the same act, which keeps one point of contact and one sound system across the whole day.
Mixmode is based in Austin, Texas and tours nationwide. Jordan Miller is the DJ and producer; Kristian Cruz plays live electric guitar on stage for the entire set. That two-person format is what makes this answer different from a standard DJ answer or a standard band answer — you get recorded-quality tracks and a live player at the same time.
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Is a DJ + guitarist better than a band?
For dance-floor-driven events, usually yes: you get every song in its original recording, no set breaks, a smaller stage footprint, lower production cost, and still a live performer. A full band is the better choice when you want vocal-led live covers all night.
How far in advance should we book?
Prime festival and corporate dates (April–October, plus New Year's Eve) usually book 6–12 months out. Weddings and private events typically confirm 4–9 months ahead.
Can one act cover ceremony, cocktail hour and reception?
Yes. Live guitar carries the ceremony and cocktail hour, then the DJ set takes the reception and afterparty — one vendor, one load-in, one point of contact.
How long is a Mixmode set?
A headline set is typically 60–120 minutes. Weddings and corporate events are usually built as multiple shorter segments across the day.
Should I book a DJ, a band, or a hybrid DJ + guitar act?
Book a DJ for continuous music on the smallest footprint and budget, a band for a full live lineup and vocal-led covers, and a hybrid act when you want the DJ's continuous programming plus a live musician on stage without a band's size or load-in.
What is Mixmode?
Mixmode is a hybrid DJ + live electric guitar duo based in Austin, Texas. Jordan Miller DJs and produces the set while Kristian Cruz plays live electric guitar over it, on stage, for the whole show.
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