Austin Band, DJ and Karaoke Packages

What services does Ricky Bobby Music provide?

• Ricky Bobby, the band: a live three-piece party and cover band whose frontmen stay on their feet all night, playing hits from six decades, including Motown, funk, and Texas country.
• Ricky Bobby DJ: plays whatever guests request, with the set list either assembled before the event or created on the spot, and songs downloaded live during the event.
• Ricky Bobby Karaoke: Rik and Bob run it, and guests sing any song they choose.

Can you book the band and a DJ together?

Yes. You can pair band with DJ, karaoke with DJ, band with karaoke, or any other combination in one booking. Each offering also works on its own. When you book more than one, the same two performers run everything, so your crowd does not get passed to a new team midway through the night. If you're planning a wedding, start with the wedding DJ page.

How does live band karaoke differ from Ricky Bobby Karaoke?

During live band karaoke, part of the band's offering, a guest sings lead as the musicians play live over the full recording. By contrast, Ricky Bobby Karaoke is a karaoke DJ service that downloads any track you request and plays it on site whenever you want.

Who comes to a combined booking?

Rik Avalos and Bob Michaels handle every offering in the race suits, and when you book the band, Sonny Sanchez joins them on drums. That's the only variation in who performs.

• Rik came up fronting Austin rock bands on the Sixth Street club circuit with Dirty Oliver.
• With the Rave and Slippery Fish, Bob has performed on Austin stages.
• Sonny co-founded Sounds Under Radio, an Austin rock band that is no longer active. He later played drums for SINE.

The suits are a tribute to Talladega Nights; we're not pretending to be the film’s characters. During band sets, Rik and Bob goof around with Southern accents, and Sonny does a French one.

Which sound, lights and smoke are included in each package?

Every booking includes the same gear: our PA system and stage lighting and smoke. The PA and lights are our own and come to every booking, or we plug into the venue’s house system; read our guide to decide between using the house sound system or the band’s own PA. Your venue has the final say on smoke effects; our guide breaks down what venues allow for haze and effects. Rik and Bob both handle the microphone, so announcements and toasts do not hold up the music.

Do you sell DJ or wedding packages with set prices?

No. We have no named package tiers and don't publish rates. We base your quote on the date, venue, event type, amount of music you need, and travel. The band plays anywhere if the price works, including Round Rock, San Antonio, Houston and beyond.

WeddingWire has guides on DJ costs and band costs if you want a sense of what wedding entertainment costs in general. Our own guide goes over the price of a wedding band.

How do you ask for a price on a combined booking?

Tell us what offerings you want and where they fit in your event using the booking form. It comes straight to us, not to an agency. You can also contact us at booking@rickybobbymusic.com or (415) 271-9960. We're currently taking bookings for 2026 holiday events and parties.

Common questions