The best way I could deal with that topic is to ask our very DJDestruct his views on both and here what he had so say:

The two sounds different. With technology music played from a computerized system may sound better with bass speakers while the band may be using instruments that you really can't fine tune to the exact songs that are produced in a studio.

A band will have a certain type of genre of music that they played and that may not be a crowd-pleaser, while a DJ have more range of music he/she can mix.

A band may not be able to play ALL night and have to take a break, while a DJ can mix all night.  If you go see to those places that have live bands, usually there is an intermission where a DJ plays and give the band a break.

A live band may cost more than the DJ. A band may be have 5 members that have to be paid and that cost must come from some where.

A live band have more control at times over explicit lyrics while a DJ's music list may have explicit songs. I carry both type clean and not-so clean music.  I have songs from hip pop to reggae to rock.  I play to the crowd.  Once I know what type of party and the average guests that will be there, I put a set together to work off, but I always play depending on the crowd. Don't get me wrong, there are great live bands that plays a wide variety of songs and music and are great at what they do.  So the preference is really on the host and also the type of event you're having.
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Well, there is is.  You heard here first.  What I got from the interview both have their pros and cons.  You have to consider your budget, the event, and your guests.

For booking please contact DJDestruct at 954-683-3328

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