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About J-Hud Music Service
Couples planning a Des Moines wedding will find J-Hud Music Service among the Maxwell area's live wedding bands. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Willow Brook Barn and The Big Oak Barn. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Des Moines
How much does a live wedding band cost in Des Moines?
Live bands in Des Moines commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
How does Lazo rank live wedding bands in Des Moines?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near J-Hud Music Service
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Willow Brook Barn | 8.5 mi |
| The Big Oak Barn | 8.8 mi |
| The Chateau at White Oak | 9.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from J-Hud Music Service to each venue listed on Lazo.
Des Moines weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 14° | 11% | 4:26 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 14% | 5:09 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 30° | 16% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 41° | 25% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 72° | 52° | 27% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 62° | 25% | 8:08 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 20% | 8:06 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 64° | 21% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 55° | 17% | 6:47 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 43° | 15% | 5:55 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 30° | 14% | 4:12 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 20° | 11% | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Des Moines International Airport (3.9 mi from Des Moines). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Des Moines.
Getting to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Minneapolis | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| St. Louis | 273 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 309 mi | 6 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Des Moines; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 66680 IA-210, Maxwell, IA 50161, USA
- Where
- Maxwell · 25 miles northeast of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Des Moines
- One of 48 live wedding bands we list
- Phone
- (515) 971-0160
Around Maxwell
- Nearest venue
- Willow Brook Barn, 8.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 7 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 1 within 10
Distances are straight-line from J-Hud Music Service; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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