Discover 173 professional percussionists available for hire in New Jersey, United States. From wedding drummers to party percussion groups, find skilled performers with prices from around $110, an average fee of $400 and a rating of 5 out of 5 from 214 reviews from real clients.
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Rates for percussionists in New Jersey currently range from about $110 to $1,650+ depending on experience level and performance requirements. The average rate of $400 reflects standard pricing for professional percussion. A percussionist based closer to your venue avoids accommodation and long travel charges, which matters most for smaller events. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 236 enquiries for Percussionists at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 31 October 2026.
Chris DeRosa Session Drumer
""Hey Chris. Digging your sounds... Nice!!!!" - J. "Barry DIA" Long (Mgr HR/Bad Brains)
"Kill Ass Drumming!" - Roland Ruby (Damn You Roland Ruby!)
"Thanks Chris, you are magic!" - Jason Dennie
"Awesomeness!" - James G Barry"
Conga Player NYC/Percussion/CongasAndChill
"Words can't explain how blessed we were to book with Danny. He was punctual, flexible with our event, so kind! It felt like he was part of the family & was great about song requests. Definitely book this man! He will not let you down. May God bless you abundantly!"
Alex Alexander
"Alex is always in time, inventive and giving a great feel to whatever he plays on! I highly recommend him as a drummer and percussionist."
Fabiandrums
"Hiring the singer and percussionist for our wedding's hora loca was hands down the best decision. Right from the start, the energy of the party skyrocketed. The singer is incredibly charismatic and perfectly masterclass at hyping up the crowd, and pairing that with the live beats of the percussion was on another level—it brought so much power to every song! They managed to get absolutely everyone on the dance floor, even those who usually stay seated at least grand ma and grandpa they were clapping. We highly recommend them if you want a truly unforgettable wedding."
Sitar & Tabla & DJ
"Polash performed at our milestone birthday party and he did an amazing job. The music brought a wonderful warmth and my guests thoroughly enjoyed listening to Sitar and tabla. Beautiful!"
Taproots
"A soulful, high-energy fusion of world-class musicians creating a vibrant, inclusive community. An unmissable, immersive experience!"