Northern California’s One-of-a-Kind Wedding Musician: Where live Cello Meets DJ Magic
Wedding Vendor Key Details
Location: Oakland (serving the Bay Area & Northern California)
Category: Wedding Musician, DJ & Live Performer
Style: Eclectic, soulful & genre-defying — from classical to hip hop and funk
Specialties: Live cello with looping, beatboxing, vocals & DJ for weddings
Capacity: Solo performances, duos, trios & quartets available
Offerings: Ceremony & cocktail hour music, dinner playlists & reception sets
Fun Fact: Cello Joe is the world’s first long-distance musical bike-touring cellist — having performed across 10,000+ miles through North America, Europe, and Australia.
Live Cello, Beatbox & DJ Fusion for Unique Bay Area Weddings
Joey Chang, better known as Cello Joe, is one of Northern California’s most unique and versatile wedding musicians. Combining cello, vocals, beatboxing, looping, and DJing, he creates a sound that is both refined and refreshingly modern.
From classical ceremony pieces to funky, beat-driven dance sets, Cello Joe curates an entire wedding soundtrack that feels effortless, personal, and completely one-of-a-kind. His performances blend the elegance of a live cellist with the energy of a DJ, giving couples the best of both worlds - timeless romance and modern rhythm.
With over 20 years of professional experience, Joe has performed around the globe, from Europe to Australia and at iconic festivals like Burning Man and Lightning in a Bottle. Back home in the Bay Area, he brings that same passion and creativity to each wedding, offering a full range of musical services: ceremony accompaniment, cocktail hour performances, dinner playlists, and high-energy DJ sets to close out the night.
A strong believer in sustainability and artistry with purpose, Joe infuses his work with authenticity and soul. His one-man symphony approach transforms weddings into vibrant, unforgettable experiences that guests talk about long after the last song ends.
Meet Cello Joe, your wedding DJ & Cellist from Oakland:
"Hey, I’m Joey, also known as Cello Joe! I’ve spent my life exploring what’s possible when you mix cello, rhythm, and heart. I love creating wedding music that moves people - emotionally during the ceremony and physically on the dance floor.
My performances bring together everything I love: live looping, beatboxing, cello, DJing, and storytelling. Every couple has a unique energy, and I take pride in shaping a soundtrack that captures it perfectly. Whether you imagine something elegant and timeless or funky and unforgettable, I’ll make sure your wedding music feels like you."
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