Dubuque wedding DJs since 1993

5.0 on Google from 390+ reviews. DJing since 1993.

Award-winning Dubuque wedding DJ service

We Take This DJ Stuff Seriously.

We manage the dance floor to keep all generations dancing all night long!
Bride and groom dancing

All the Classic Songs

We got you covered with all of the legit old school throw-back jams of yesterday

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All the New Songs

We update our music selections each and every week so we always have the slaps

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No Dance Skills Required

Absolute Music encourages everybody to get up and dance regardless of skills

Dubuque's premier wedding DJ experience

Five Hops This Time!

DJ Features

You Deserve the Best. And the Best Is What You'll Get

Legit Music Library

We travel with an extensive library of music to make sure we have your song!

Brilliant Sound

Crystal clear sound with just the right amount of bass to get you dancing.

Gnarly DJ Lighting

We have state-of-the-art beat activated lighting for the dance floor.

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User-Friendly DJs

It's not just a catchy saying. Our DJs are super friendly and ready to help.

Unlimited Trips

Enjoy going through our photo booth as many times as you wish!

Fun for All Ages

Everybody young and old has a blast in our Dubuque photo booths

Super Easy Planning

Our wedding event worksheet takes all of the hassle out of planning!

No Chicken Dance Policy

Our DJs won't play the chicken dance unless you explicitly ask us to!

Your Event Is Remembered

Our DJ service plays the songs that get you dancing and making memories.

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Unforgettable Events Start With an Absolute Music DJ

At this point, we’ve been DJing events and helping others celebrate their special moments longer than we haven’t.

Let us help you make certain your next event keepsย  everybody having fun and creates lasting memories for all!

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Remember When We Said That We Take This DJ Stuff Seriously?

It turns out we love to have fun and incorporate games into your wedding reception!

When it comes to weddings, there is never a shortage of traditional activities. Here is a couple traditional events that can take place during your reception along with a couple non-traditional games to potentially include.

Bouquet Toss

bouquet toss

The bouquet toss tradition is one that has existed for hundreds of years and evolved over time. In this tradition, brides toss their bouquet over their shoulders and into a group of single women. Whoever catches the bouquet is supposedly โ€œnextโ€ to walk down the aisle.ย 

Garter Toss

Garter toss at a wedding reception
The garter toss tradition is one that has existed for hundreds of years and evolved over time. In this tradition, the bride sits in a chair while her groom removes a garter from around her leg. The groom tosses the bride’s garter over their shoulders and into a group of single men. Whoever catches the garter is supposedly โ€œnextโ€ to walk down the aisle.

The Shoe Game

shoe game

This is one of our favorite wedding games to play.ย The newly-married couple are seated on chairs in the middle of the dance floor, back-to-back. Both of the newlyweds remove their shoes and exchange one so thatย  The newlyweds will have one of their own shoes and one of their partner’s shoes.ย 

During the game, a series of questions are asked, and the answer is either “the bride” or “the groom” (same sex couples will be referred to by their proper pronouns, of course). The newly-wedded couple answer each question asked by our DJ by holding up the shoe of the correct answer. For instance, if the question was “Who usually cooks breakfast” and the answer is the groom, they should both hold up the groom’s shoes. Couples can either plan the questions ahead of time and have them written down somewhere, have the audience shout questions out, ask the guests to write questions down on paper, or use a combination of all three methods.

The point of the game is really just another way for your guests to get to know the couple a bit, but most of all, itโ€™s for laughs and comic relief.ย  The best part was that the couple typically doesn’t know the questions ahead of time, which really adds to the fun!

Anniversary Dance

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Our DJ announces that itโ€™s time for ALL married couples to get up and join the bride and groom on the dance floor. After the first bar or two of the song, we announce, โ€œAnyone married less than 6 hours, please take a seat.โ€ Everyone will get a chuckle out of watching the bride and groom leaving the dance floor. After a few more bars we will announce, โ€œAnyone married less than 1 year take a seat.โ€ After a few more bars we will announce, โ€œAnyone married less than 5 years take a seat.โ€

We keep doing this for each of the following marks, less thanโ€ฆ 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, 30 years, 35 years, 40 years and so on until one couple is left standing. Once the last couple dancing has been identified, we ask the crowd to, โ€œPlease put your hands together and give them a round of applause.โ€ Next we announce to the last couple dancing, โ€œSince you obviously know what it takes to make it work, would you please give the bride and groom some advice on a long happy marriage?โ€

Your guests will love hearing their words of advice as well as recognizing a long-lasting love.

DJ entertainment beyond weddings

Absolute Music’s DJ services extend beyond weddings to other celebrations in Dubuque and within 80 miles of Dubuque. Explore our corporate event DJs for a company holiday party, team celebration or anniversary. Our prom and school dance DJs provide music for proms, homecomings and other school events. For other gatherings, take a look at our festival and community event DJs or birthday and graduation party DJs. Music bingo and music trivia offer game options, while line dancing DJ music is for groups ready to dance. If you are considering a confetti cannon, talk with us about your plans and check your venue’s permission and cleanup requirements before booking.

Service Upgrades

We Do A Lot More Than Just DJ

Meet the DJs

Mike F

Mike Foht

Our most experienced DJ, with us since 2012. Mike F always makes sure the bride and groom are taken care of. Ask him about weddings, because he has seen them all.

Shane DJ

Shane

A veteran DJ with us since 2012, with one heck of an announcer’s voice. Crowds love him. When he picks up the mic, people listen.

Brad and Mary

Brad

Our workhorse, with us since 2018. Brad DJs and runs photo booths, hosts our country line dancing events, and does our bingo and trivia. If there’s a job to do, he’s already on it.

Dan DJ

Dan

With us since 2022. Dan loves music and is about as cool as they come. Hand him a playlist and he’ll bring the vibe.

Titan DJ

Titan

Mike F’s son, with us since 2022. Titan does a great job and brings great youthful energy. Like father, like son behind the decks.

Jadyn photo booth

Jadyn

With us since 2016. Funny, and always there to help out during the photo booths. Expect a good laugh along with your photos.

Brad and Mary

Mary

Brad’s wife, and not afraid of work. Mary usually runs the photo booth and always has the best attitude. Smile big, she’ll make it easy.

Olivia photo booth

Olivia

Mike Foht’s wife, and by his side at the photo booth since day one. Always super kind and friendly. Step into her booth and you’re in good hands.

Denise DJ

Denise

Our karaoke guru since 2017, and she does a great job with it. Bring your song and your confidence.

Jake DJ

Jake

With us since 2012. Jake loves all things outdoors, including hunting and fishing. Ask him about the one that got away.

Contact Us

Thank you for visiting Absolute Music. Our dedicated team wouldย  love to help bring your event vision to life. Since 1993, we have worked with hundreds of happy clients across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. We look forward to having a conversation with you!

Service Area

Dubuque, Iowa ยท Serving 80 miles around Dubuque

Hours

Mon-Sat: 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: Closed

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What Clients Say

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Sam K.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sam!
Kelly F.
DJ Titan was a lot of fun and very professional. Would hire him again for any event!
Response from the owner:It's great to hear that DJ Titan brought so much fun and professionalism to your event, Kelly! We appreciate your willingness to hire him again. Thank you for your kind words! ๐ŸŽ‰
Peggy W.
DJ Mike ROCKS!
Response from the owner:We're thrilled to hear that DJ Mike made such an impact with his performance, Peggy! Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback! ๐ŸŽ‰
Kelsey & L.
Absolute Music did a fantastic job at our wedding! We received so many complements and questions about our DJ. They were also very personable and ensured eveything went according to plan. We wouldnโ€™t have changed a thing and are so thankful that we found them.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kelsey & Logan! ๐ŸŽ‰
Ciearra S.
Love Denise. Have so much fun every time I come here
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ciearra!
Dan B.
Great to work with at our venue, highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Weโ€™re pleased to hear that your experience with us at the venue was positive, Dan! Thank you for your high recommendation! ๐ŸŒŸ
mocacup34
Response from the owner:Thank you, mocacup34!
Tenley C.
Brad made for such a fun wedding!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tenley!
Natalee M.
We had the duo of Mike & Olivia for our wedding! Mike ran the DJ booth and he kept the dance floor full all night! Olivia ran the photo booth and kept our guests in there all through the night! They both made the best team for our wedding, their personalities were so easy to work with, and we loved seeing them enjoy our wedding as well! Could not thank this team enough for making our day so memorable ๐Ÿค
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Response from the owner:It's wonderful to hear that Mike and Olivia made such a positive impact on your wedding day! Their ability to keep the dance floor lively and engage your guests sounds fantastic. We're thrilled that you appreciated their personalities and felt their enjoyment of the event as well. Thank you for sharing your experience, Natalee! ๐Ÿค
IZABELLA F.
Mike Foht was amazing book with him!!
Response from the owner:Thanks, Izabella! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with Absolute Music! Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. ๐ŸŽถ
Nolan V.
Response from the owner:Thanks, Nolan!
Yadira T.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Yadira!
Aleya W.
Best dj ever
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alexa!
Brian F.
Dj titan rocked the floor all night!
Response from the owner:It's fantastic to know that DJ Titan kept the energy high all night, Brian! Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback! ๐ŸŽ‰
Nathan B.
Dj Mike and the Photo Booth with Olivia were both absolutely great to work with. They had the dance floor rocking all night and kept everyone happy. We loved working with them for everything for our wedding. We cannot recommend them any more than we already do. They were GREAT!!!
Response from the owner:We appreciate your kind words, Nathan! It's wonderful to hear that DJ Mike and Olivia made such a positive impact on your wedding. Thank you for your high recommendation! ๐ŸŽ‰
Abbi T.
Great to work with! Very professional and knows how to make the night fun smoothly. Highly recommend!
Josie S.
Brad did a great job at the reception! Kept the fun going and guests were dancing all night!
Response from the owner:It's great to know that Brad kept the energy high at the reception and that everyone was dancing! Thank you for sharing your experience, Josie! ๐ŸŽ‰
Will H.
Brad- great time at line dancing in east dubuque. Plays the great music and fun time with friends.
Response from the owner:Itโ€™s wonderful to hear that you had a great time line dancing in East Dubuque, Will! We're glad you enjoyed the music and the company of your friends. Thank you for your feedback! ๐ŸŽ‰
Kasey C.
Brad was amazing!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kasey!
Harlin K.
Brad from Absolute music showed up to our venue the day before our wedding and got everything setup and ready for us! During his setup he walked us through the plan one last time to make sure we were all on the same page as far as transitions, announcements, etc. Brad walking through the plan and coordinating with our venue and other vendors made us feel confident that he would handle some of the things we hadnโ€™t fully thought through. On the day of, everything went perfect and Brad kept things on time when they needed to be and flexed just the right amount to allow the day to flow seamlessly! Would highly recommend, also the photobooth was great :)!
Response from the owner:It's wonderful to hear that Brad's thorough preparation and attention to detail helped make your wedding day smooth and enjoyable! We're glad he was able to coordinate well with everyone involved. Thank you for recommending us, Harlin! ๐ŸŽ‰
Rebecca S.
We used absolute music and loved our experience! We had Shane as our DJ and he kept the crowd involved and happy. We also had the photo booth and this was an awesome addition. Our guests loved the props and unlimited photo option. 10/10 would recommend Absolute Music for your special day or any DJ needs!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rebecca!
Brooke P.
Brad is great to work with. Always very pleasant and fun! Brings a lot of energy to the reception! Thanks for being awesome Brad!
Response from the owner:It's wonderful to hear your positive feedback about Brad and the energy he brings to receptions. We appreciate your kind words! Thank you, Brooke!
Andi E.
Brad with Absolute DJ music and photo booth was tons of fun. The dance floor was poppin right away, and the hits didn't stop! We were moving and grooving, and it was so much fun for a wedding!!! We wish we could experience it all again, would totally recommend absolute DJ The photo booth was tons of fun as well!
Response from the owner:We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time at the wedding, Andi! It's great to know that Brad and the photo booth contributed to an enjoyable experience on the dance floor. Thank you for your high recommendation! ๐ŸŽ‰
Richard A.
Loved working with Brad very easy to communicate with an very friendly...would definitely work with Brad if ever crossed paths again..
Response from the owner:We're delighted to hear about your positive experience working with Brad! Communication and friendliness are key, and itโ€™s great to know that he delivered on both. Thank you, Richard!
Devin D.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Devin!

Here's the Very Best Opinions

"We recently hired Absolute Music for our wedding and they were amazing! A DJ can make or break your wedding."
Tricia
WeddingWire, 8/17/2015
"They played all sorts of different music types and got almost all of our guests on the dance floor at some point or another!"
Katie
WeddingWire, 9/27/2016
"Absolute Music did a fantastic job at our wedding! We received so many complements and questions about our DJ."
Kelsey & L
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