We're a licensed and insured family operated company offering DJ, Karaoke and Photo Booth packages for all occasions and venue types. The lead DJ has worked in radio as well as clubs. We feature scalable Bose Sound Systems and synchronized lighting/effects.
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13 customer reviews
Joel Alvidera
DJ
It was excellent. Stanley was very competent and reliable. He made sure to survey the site of the event early and always had suggestions on what he could do to make the event better.
He did very well during the event as well. He coordinated well with the host.
Overall, Parkes Entertainment Light & Sound was very satisfactory.
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Kacee
DJ
Working with Stan was so easy and he did an AMAZING job DJing our event! Would HIGHLY recommend him. THANK YOU, Stan!!
Gaby
DJ
It was great to work with them. They were responsive, attentive and overall exceeded my expectations! Would highly recommend
Mike Go
DJ
Very professional, perfect service and ease to work with,, would definitely recommend
James Stevens
Wedding DJ
Stan was great to work with. He was able to work within our budget and was very nice. Glad we chose Parkes!
Alice Maskowsky
DJ
DJ Stan was great. Music was terrific, he's very professional. Made the party.
Cynthia Miranda
DJ
Stan was absolutely AMAZING! The music selection for our event was perfect , kept everyone entertained the whole time. Our event was for 12- 17r olds and knew exactly what they would like. He was prompt, had lights and music set up prior the event and was ready to go as soon as everyone walked through the door. I highly recommend Stan and his crew for ANY event! More...
E.Winburn
DJ
Great job! Kept the party going all night!
Laureen
DJ
Excellent customer service. Stan met me at the venue for a walkthrough prior to the event and did a fabulous job at the event. The set up and break down was perfect! Highly recommend for professional service. More...
Livio
DJ
Great DJ! We threw a large birthday party for my daughter and it would not have been the same without Parkes Entertainment. 10/10 We will call on then again.
Sam Grosmick
Parkes Entertainment was absolutely everything that I was hoping for in a DJ for our wedding. They were super professional and put on a great show while keeping everyone engaged with great mixing of music. I 100% recommend them for any event. They definitely made the wedding perfect and lots of fun! Everything down to the lighting and high quality speakers and equipment was on point. Couldn’t ask for anything better! More...
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Christopher Vasquez
Parkes Entertainment did an amazing job at my daughters quinceañera. The quality of service was top notch, fantastic sound and lighting quality.
Parkes went above and beyond the standard DJ, and offered an experience rather then just a service. We will definitely hire Parkes for our next event.
-Chris Vasquez
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Elisa Diaz-Betterley
I hired Parkes Entertainment to dj my daughters wedding. Stan was very professional and thorough in the initial meeting and worked around the barriers of the venue. In the day of the wedding he was arrived early to begin setting up. During the ceremony and reception Stan did an excellent job with announcements and keeping the flow of music going smoothly. I would definitely recommend Parkes Entertainment to anyone needing dj services for an event. More...
What’s the secret to keeping a party dancing all night long?
A: Knowing the customer and the guests. This happens by working with the customer well ahead of the event to build a set list that their guests will enjoy. Also being flexible enough to take a few requests, read the crowd and adjust the music on the spot if needed.
How would you describe your ‘style’?
A: I don't subscribe to always playing one steady beat like house/club style music, (120 bpm) unless of course that's what the customer wants, and I can defiantly do that. I build my set lists according to what the customer wants and by matching songs as much as possible according to their key signatures, (harmonic mixing) tempo, genre and other characteristics. Another aspect of DJ'ing that I pay attention to is creating smooth transitions along with creating something interesting with songs that have build ups and drops. Most people want a variety of musical genres, and I'll often play these together in small blocks, but sometimes certain songs just blend/mix well across genres, so I'll go with that if it seems right. It often comes down to reading the crowd and what they're wanting to keep them dancing.
What do you love most about your job?
A: I love music, all kinds of music. I've worked in Top-40, Country and Adult Contemporary radio. I've also worked as a club DJ. I've been in bands and play guitar (jazz, rock, blues and classical). The thing I love most about being a DJ is getting that immediate feedback from people at the events, watching them dance, having a good time and sharing the experience with them.
What inspired you to start your own business?
There's nothing better than being your own boss. Also, I want to continue building on my idea of incorporating live musical elements into the recorded music mix (stay tuned this is a work in progress).
Why should our clients choose you?
Parkes Entertainment Light & Sound is a family operated business, and I am the DJ. My son serves as assistant DJ, but under my direct supervision during events. Mostly this means that if I'm out on the floor with the wireless mic hosting, he's running the board. This means that if you hire me, you get me and all of the attention that only the business owner can give. Customer service is key to everything. That's why all consultations and planning time is free. That's why setup and teardown time before and after events is free. I only factor in the equipment package and duration of the actual event into my pricing. I'm always accessible when customers need to reach me, and I ALWAYS FOLLOW UP! Before any event, I check and test every piece of equipment to make sure there will be no surprises. I also bring backup equipment; extra cables, power cords, batteries and lights. For our customer's convenience, we accept Zelle, cash, all major credit cards and in some cases checks. Parkes Entertainment takes the success of every event we do personally, and we're ready to make your next event a big success.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, in the sense that we have the ability to operate anywhere 100% wirelessly and without a power source right out of our van, in the middle of a field or the top of a mountain. We use a 1,800 watt/hour power converter and battery powered Bose Pro-S1 speakers for remote events.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We will always work with the customer and the venue to mitigate any risk related to the Sars-Cov2-virus. We have our own supply of masks and sanitizers on hand as needed.
Parkes Entertainment- DJ Services
Parkes Entertainment Light and Sound provides DJ/Entertainment Services for all occasions and venues large or small, gymnasiums, backyards/pools, hotel/conference rooms or locations without power (we can bring our own). In addition to our live DJ sets, we offer lighting, monogram projections/video effects and karaoke. For lighting, we have small or large dance floor options and wireless color up lights. We also offer the spectacular dance on a cloud effect as an option for weddings, other special occasions or theatrical effect. We feature quality Bose sound systems that are scalable to fit your event. No one size fits all sound! For most events prices range from $475 to $995. However for smaller, shorter duration events that don't require lighting, pricing starts at just $300. We also make paying for our services easy, by accepting Zelle, Venmo and credit cards. You may contact us through Bark, call, email or text us for details at (702) 480-4544, or visit our website (parkesentertainment.com) and send a message through the contact tab.
Sound, Lighting and Effects
Need sound, lighting or effects only? We deliver, set up and take down indoor or outdoor sound systems, HD projection, lighting and effects for live bands, meetings and other events.
Ask us for details...(702) 480-4544
Web: parkes@parkesentertainment.com
Email: parkesentertainment.com
Photo Booth
If you're looking to add a photo booth to your event, we offer a 100% DSLR photo booth experience with both instant printing and digital copies sent to your email, text or social media platforms. Our photo booth is available as a stand alone service, but can also be added to any DJ or Karaoke package for as little as $100/hour without prints or $150/hour with unlimited 4x6 inch color prints and a choice of back drops available.
