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Scott Trugman DJ Services

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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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For over 21 years, Scott Trugman has honed his craft and specialized in the unique needs of weddings. He’s a mobile DJ and MC who primarily works in the Monterey Bay area, including Santa Cruz & San Jose. As a veteran DJ and MC, Scott not only provides an expansive, diverse, and appropriate collection of music, but also seamlessly transitions into making announcements.

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23 March 2025

Can’t say enough great things about working with Scott! Early in the wedding planning process he was extremely helpful mapping out what we need as well as giving us advice about the typical flow of things. When it came to selecting music, Scott was super accommodating of our eclectic music tastes and did a great job avoiding things we didn’t want to hear (no more instructional dance songs 2025!!!). Honestly couldn’t ask anything more out of a DJ and wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for keeping our night grooving! More...

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28 December 2024

Scott did an amazing job DJing our September wedding at Saratoga Springs. He was friendly and professional. He took our input and filled in the gaps with songs which did a great job to set the mood. We had such a great time on the dance floor because he kept the party going all night long! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Scott to anyone who needs a DJ for their event. More...

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15 December 2024

He was very nice and professional. The night was great but there were some things we weren’t prepared for. We had an outside venue which he knew. The day before the wedding he said he needs a canopy of some sort to give him shade. No problem but more of a heads up would have helped a ton. We scrambled last minute to accommodate. He required to keep his car parked near his set up, no heads up there either. Once again not the end of the world but a heads up is needed. It was a lot of scrambling the day before and day of which was the last thing we wanted to do. Music was great. We had to tell him to turn it up a few times. During our first dance I barely heard our song, same goes for after we said I do and walked down the aisle together. More...

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24 November 2024

Scott dj’ed our August wedding at Saratoga Springs and he was fantastic! Our guests had so much fun dancing all night. He was incredibly prepared and responsive and such an easy vendor to work with. We are so glad we chose him!

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17 November 2024

DJ Scott is a phenomenal DJ and consummate professional who played a huge part in making our day so special. My fiancé and I were married at Roaring Camp in California -- a complicated venue with multiple steam train rides, an outdoor ceremony, and indoor reception. At every stage, DJ Scott was completely prepared, communicated well, and critical in making things go off without a hitch (train pun)! During the planning process, DJ Scott was friendly, prompt when replying, flexible with scheduling, and very informative. During our reception, he brought a ton of energy and a great mix which perfectly reflected our musical tastes. If you need a fantastic, professional DJ who is a easy to work with and is a riot and a half, like we did -- you'll love DJ Scott! More...

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6 October 2024

We spent some time looking for the right DJ since we had some very specific music requests involving several live performances interspersed with recorded music. We felt great about Scott immediately after our first meeting with him due to his organization and great attitude. He made it very easy to share documents back and forth to make us feel so confident that the flow of the evening would go exactly the way we envisioned. Day of, he was calm and smiling and did a perfect job emceeing, mic'ing the musicians and officiant, and playing music. Can't recommend Scott any more highly. More...

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15 September 2024

Scott DJ'd our wedding this past August and we were thrilled with his dedication to helping us prepare our timeline, transitions, and song selection for ceremony, reception and dancing! Everything was seamless and we could rely on Scott to rally our guests into each event. Thank you! More...

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14 September 2024

Scott was a joy to work with! We had multiple zoom calls to get to know each other, he provided a list of his song library for us to mark songs we liked for him to get a vibe. His library of songs was very extensive, meeting requirements for the ceremony, cocktail hr, dinner, and dancing. He even acquired a specific version of a song to walk down the aisle to that was perfect. Easy to work with, on time, easy to work with during the lead up to the big day and even easier to work with on the day of. Would definitely recommend! More...

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28 August 2024

DJ Scott, you were an absolute rockstar at our wedding! From the first time we talked, I just knew you were the perfect fit for us. Music is our thing, and you totally nailed the vibes from start to finish! Every time one of my requested songs came on, I couldn’t help but nudge Sean and say, “He did it again!” You really listened to what we wanted, and it made our day that much more special!! I’m so glad I trusted my gut and called you after chatting with a couple of other DJs. We clicked right away, and your organization was top-notch (which this bride definitely appreciated!). Filling out your paperwork was a breeze, and it felt like you genuinely cared about every detail, even down to the song I walked down the aisle to. Honestly, I was so in the moment that I think I blacked out and missed the music, but knowing you had it covered was a huge comfort! Thanks a million for making our day so unforgettable. You truly made the party one for the books! All of our guests are still talking about our Wedding & will still be talking about it for years to come!! Perfection is an understatement!!! Thanks for REALLY listening & DELIVERING!!! —Sean & Kelsey More...

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17 August 2024

Scott is highly professional, organized, and helpful when deciding on both the flow of events and what types of songs would work for each moment. He was very knowledgeable of our venue’s unique rules, the Seymour Center, and handled these with ease. The entire night went so smoothly, and I thought he did a particularly great job transitioning the music from more jazzy cocktail hour selections to adjusting the vibe later in the evening to keep the dance floor popular. He also did an excellent job of MC’ing the speeches, announcing key events, and working in a good moment for an impromptu thank you speech we had forgotten to make. We would highly recommend him!! More...

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15 August 2024

DJ Scott was everything we needed and more! He was so professional, responsive, and made our wedding incredible! I had specific requests for music and transitions, and he made them happen no problem. He has a very thorough list of songs that we used to tell him the vibes we wanted during each part of the wedding, and he nailed it! He kept the dance floor moving all evening all the way through the final song, and so many guests came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how great he was! Highly highly highly recommend DJ Scott! More...

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3 August 2024

Scott was awesome, so thorough and easy to connect with. He is super friendly and read the room so well. There were always people on the dance floor and he played something for everyone.

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16 July 2024

We had the best time working with Scott to make our wedding special. We just kind of clicked with him right away. He played what we wanted, followed what we had in mind, but kept it loose. The sound at our outdoor ceremony was great. Great communicator and quick to respond to email. We had some elements of our wedding that were particular (birthday shoutouts, an alternative bouquet/garter toss, etc.), and he rolled with the punches and kept it all running smoothly. We were also looking for a DJ who had a personality, but didn't ham it up too much, which was exactly what we got. A total pleasure to work with and would recommend him to anyone. (Plus, he asked what the dress code/theme for our wedding was and he wore a great outfit!) More...

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10 July 2024

Scott was our DJ for our wedding. He did such an amazing job leading up to the event and on the event itself. He’s super helpful and extremely responsive, which really helped us during such a busy time. He was able to accommodate all of our needs and was super professional through the entire process. During the wedding we had an awkward moment where we wanted guests to go out and dance but everyone was sitting, and he knew just the right song to get everyone on their feet. We highly recommend DJ Trugman! More...

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27 June 2024

DJ Scott Trugman, is simply the best. He made our life so incredibly simple by just listening to what we wanted and delivering on everything. The organization and thoroughness he provides is outstanding. We had quite a packed schedule and some very specific requests, and Scott made everything work (even though we were running a little behind schedule). My wife and I cannot thank Scott enough, you made our wedding an absolute blast. 10/10 would recommend! More...

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11 June 2024

We had a wedding with two weeks to go and Scott was great and had everything organized so it made it easy. Great personality and very professional. A genuine great attitude and passion for providing a great experience. Total reasonable price given how great he was (see other reviews). Played the perfect tunes from hip hop to country or whatever the crowd desires. Also will work whatever song you want in and total class act. Without a doubt would hire again. Hope to see Scott again for sure More...

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10 May 2024

Scott is an absolute Gem! He is so easy to work with, is very flexible on meeting times (even able to meet on weekends) and is super nice. He listened to all of our requests and worked with us on very specific things we wanted for the music that day (for the ceremony) We would 100% recommend having Scott as your DJ. We were so grateful he was able to help make our day so special. More...

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1 May 2024

Scott was an absolute joy to work with, both in the months leading up to our wedding as well as day-of! He had some great music choices for cocktail hour and dinner, and had our guests on the dance floor all night long! Not only did he play fantastic dancing music, but he provided some MC skills to make everything move seamlessly. During the planning process, he was super responsive, friendly, very organized (he sent us a huge spreadsheet for song preferences!!), easy to communicate with, and just all around a great guy. We highly recommend Scott for any DJ needs you may have! More...

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23 April 2024

Scott totally delivered as our wedding DJ. He was communicative and helpful while we were planning, gave us great advice along the way that felt really grouded. He's really funny too. At our wedding he played a great set that everyone in our group, even the music snobs, enjoyed. We would definitely recommend Scott! More...

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23 February 2024

My husband and I got married at Waterfall Lodge in the Santa Cruz mountains last fall. Scott was the perfect person to DJ our wedding and knew our venue inside and out. He was very communicative throughout the planning process and had an epic list of song options. His pricing was very reasonable and with his extensive experience DJ-ing weddings, he was the perfect choice for us! Scott is the BEST and I highly recommend booking him for your special day :) More...

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16 November 2023

Scott was fantastic to work with from the very first call. He is incredibly friendly and personable. We loved his process for selecting reception music and he nailed our complicated ceremony and processional music requests. His ability to act as a secondary day of coordinator was great, and he read the vibe of the dance floor perfectly. 10/10 would recommend. More...

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31 October 2023

We had the pleasure of having Scott as our wedding DJ at our special day, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, he was incredibly helpful and responsive to all our questions, making the planning process a breeze . His resourcefulness was clear throughout the entire process, and his experience made day-of preparation quick and easy. We would absolutely recommend Scott! More...

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19 October 2023

We were lucky to find Scott and have him as our DJ. His communication was great and he helped us come up with the music we enjoyed and our guests wanted to dance to. He was flexible and willing to follow our suggestions. He covers all the bases, is not over priced, and is highly recommended. We communicated with several other DJs prior to selecting Scott and are so glad we did. More...

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17 October 2023

If you are looking for your wedding dj/mc look no further. From the communication all the way to the last dance Scott was extremely professional and accommodating. 10/10 would recommend to anyone searching for a DJ/MC Scott made at least one part of the wedding planning process less stressful. More...

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16 October 2023

We are so grateful we decided to hire Scott Trugman as our wedding DJ. He is down to earth, open and honest, and knows exactly what he is doing. When we first met with Scott, we were impressed with his interest in our vision for the wedding. He made us feel comfortable and ensured us that he would create a memorable dance experience for all of our guests (and the results were amazing). He is extremely detailed oriented and experienced at what he does. We enjoyed going over his impressive archive of music as a couple, and appreciated his guidance and suggestions throughout the planning process. We want to thank Scott for making our day so special! All of our friends and family had a blast, especially during the Horah! More...

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7 October 2023

From the very first phone call to saying goodbye at the end of the wedding, Scott was nothing short of awesome. He was beyond nice, professional and helpful. He offered input where it was needed and let me lead the way when it wasn’t. He guided me through what songs are needed, the general flow of introductions and speeches, and events throughout the night. Not to mention, his attire was top notch! I unfortunately can’t remember his assistants name, but he was also incredible and helped hype up the crowd and make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. I will continue to use and recommend for any and all upcoming events! Thanks for the best night ever. More...

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2 October 2023

Scott was fantastic to work with! He made it easy for us to plan out our wedding day music with his spreadsheet of songs and was sure to play our "must haves" during our big day. We also are so grateful he pointed out that we were missing ceremony sound, and we were able to add that to our contract before the event. He even made sure we had lapel mics which we really appreciated for our ceremony! Everyone at the wedding loved the music and told us Scott was cool and fun to talk to! We had let him know a specific song important to the bride's father, and he timed it perfectly right up to the father's toast. This was such a special moment for us and our families adored it so much they won't stop talking about it! Thank you so much for making our night so memorable and putting us at ease. More...

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20 September 2023

Scott is the best. We are so glad that we met Scott and had him DJ our wedding. My husband and I felt so comfortable during the entire process leading up to our wedding. Scott made everything simple and truly handled everything! I would recommend him to anyone searching for a DJ! Scott was so fun and helpful. More...

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8 September 2023

Planning a wedding means working with a bunch of different vendors and putting a lot of faith in people to make your special day go smoothly. Scott was the vendor we never had to worry about, because he was always so on top of things and it was such a relief. The DJ Music Packet he made was one of the planning tools that really made us feel like our wedding was coming to life. It made us feel organized and excited to get those details planned and once we sent that info over to Scott, he took care of the rest. On the day of the wedding, he played the perfect mix of music to get all ages on the dancefloor. We were able to attend part of our cocktail hour, and the music from start to finish was great. We don’t know if we will ever have another event that requires a DJ but we wish we did, because working with Scott was so awesome. Thank you again Scott for all the work you did leading up to the big day and for being a part of our wedding. More...

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22 August 2023

A goal for our wedding was to keep the dance floor hoppin all night. All our friends love a good party, and that's what DJ Scott provided us. He played all the hits that kept people of all ages on the dance floor. He was very prepared in all our meetings and helped guide us through the wedding process. Day of, frankly, we barely talked to him except to thank him immensely at the end of the night. He was so well prepared. Because of the planning meetings with him and discussions on timeline, he integrated with the venue staff and was able to chaperone the ceremony and reception through a beautiful evening. He was quick to provide insurance for the venue when asked and even incorporated a few extra song requests so we could perform some of our choreographed dances! He was able to keep the party moving while my husband and I sneaked out for an impromptu beach photo shoot without anyone noticing which was a pretty big change to our timeline, and fit in a few guest surprise dances! Great wedding DJ More...

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19 August 2023

DJ Trug was the perfect fit for our wedding! His music choices were perfect and he gave us lots of opportunities to communicate our preferences ahead of time.

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11 August 2023

My partner and I reached out to a few different DJs on our venue’s list of preferred vendors. DJ Scott Trugman was one of the first that responded and the first we talked with. Based on the many glowing reviews other clients had written for DJ Trug, I had a good feeling about him. After the initial phone call, we knew that he was the right DJ for us. Scott is humble, funny, and an attentive listener – he cared about our vision for our wedding and it felt like he cared about us as people as well. We half-heartedly talked with another DJ or two but quickly decided to end the search because DJ Trug was clearly the best fit. Throughout the planning process, DJ Trug was professional and organized. He shared a master list of available songs and lists of songs he had played at previous events for inspiration. He also collected our wedding schedule and the names (and name pronunciations) of everyone in the processional so that he would be prepared to make the appropriate announcements. We had some unconventional song requests (one of our friends makes his own music which we wanted to play), and DJ Trug worked with us to make it happen. His flexibility and willingness to accommodate our requests made our wedding even more special for us and our friends! On our wedding day, DJ Trug arrived at the venue before we did (and we got there early ourselves!) and was set up and ready to go in time for the event. In addition to playing all of the songs we requested right on cue, he also gracefully handled impromptu announcements, smoothly delivering the messages more eloquently than I could have done myself. His many years of experience really shone in his execution! As far as we could tell, there were no audio issues, and the volume was just right all night long. (I dislike when music is played so loud that you have to yell to converse with people right next to you; thankfully that was not so at our wedding.) This is one of those things that’s easy to take for granted because it seems so basic, but it’s also so fundamentally important! During the bouquet toss, I was utterly confused about when to actually toss the bouquet – I couldn’t tell if the ladies were still getting into position and my photographer was trying to give me instructions on how the pictures would be taken, so I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. Thankfully, DJ Trug seemed to notice my hesitation, and he smoothly jumped in with a “we’ll do the bouquet toss on the count of 3, one, two, three…”. That was a lifesaver, thank you!! I really appreciate how DJ Trug is so attentive to details. Although our wedding got slightly off schedule towards the latter half, DJ Trug reassured us that there was no rush, he would be there when we were ready to move on to the next scheduled activity, and we should take our time and really take in the moment. It was great advice – time seems to speed up at weddings, and the whole event can go by in the blink of an eye. I definitely needed the reminder to relax and just be present in the moment. Many of our guests also complimented our DJ’s music choices, and the dance floor was packed for much of the evening! Everyone had a great time, and DJ Trug’s skills played a huge role in making that happen. We couldn’t have been happier with our DJ selection – it was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. DJ Trug has earned every word of praise people have written about him on the internet. If you’re thinking of hiring DJ Trugman, think no longer and just do it! ;) More...

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27 July 2023

We chose Scott to be our DJ at our wedding at Saratoga Springs. From the initial meeting, we got a great vibe from him. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the DJ was after our event, everyone was dancing all night. ..young and old! Truly, I don't think my husband or I ever left the dance floor. Scott read the energy of the night and tailored the music perfectly. The songs we chose for special moments such as the first kiss, grand entrance, etc., he knew exactly which note to start the song on for the best effect. Scott was an absolute joy to work with and one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! More...

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22 July 2023

Scott was very professional, organized and flexible and made our big day stress free and fun. He provided an easy and convenient format for picking songs and also was great at reading the crowd and provided some good on the spot selections as well. He was also a fun mc.

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17 July 2023

Scott did a wonderful job with our wedding. He was very easy to work with, flexible around our plans, and did a great job reading the crowd on the big day to pick the right song to play for each moment.

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3 July 2023

Scott made our wedding day fun and low stress! We hired Scott for our wedding at the Seymour Center on 6/3/23. He was super responsive, flexible, and helpful as we figured out event details. His wedding experience and organized preparation made us feel much more confident going into the event. On the day of the event he made everything flow naturally -- song requests, a couple impromptu toasts, extra dancing before cake cutting... We absolutely recommend Scott for any event! More...

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26 June 2023

Scott was very responsive to our wishes. He kept the reception lively with a great mix of fast and fun dancing with slow and romantic. He made the whole experience simple and fun. More...

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22 June 2023

Scott was great. We had everything planned and any changes that we needed, Scott went with smoothly. The day of, he was on point, doing everything needed but not doing too much. He played all the songs we requested and the music sound and quality was good. We are very happy to have had Scott as our DJ and highly recommend him as a wedding DJ. More...

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14 June 2023

Scott was amazing to work with. We booked him early on in 2021 for our 2023 wedding, and he was always in touch throughout the whole process. Our zoom meetings went smoothly, and his communication was superb. He was the easiest vendor to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. Our guests had an amazing time and kept raving about the DJs song choices and how well the whole evening flowed. We are so grateful to Scott for making our wedding reception so much fun! You would be silly to hire someone else- go with Scott! More...

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24 May 2023

Scott did an amazing job as our DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception! We had a small intimate wedding with 26 guests. Scott is very prompt and receptive to all questions and concerns. He responds to calls, texts and emails quickly. We were comfortable and happy knowing he would do an amazing job!! Thank you Scott!! More...

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22 May 2023

Scott was great to work with, and he did a phenomenal job with the music at our wedding! He read the crowd really well, and kept everyone out on the dance floor for hours. We asked for a good mix of classic rock and modern songs but didn't provide a song list, and he very much delivered! So much fun! He's also a really nice guy and very reasonably priced. Strongly recommend Scott for your wedding DJ! More...

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18 May 2023

Scott was the dj at our wedding and he was sooo good. He made all the songs flow really well and he read the room and just kept the party going. The next day everyone was talking about how much they liked the dj. I thought all wedding dis were pretty much the same but nahhhh hire Scott because he is the BEST! More...

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3 May 2023

From the very beginning of wedding planning to the very end, Scott was professional, friendly, and really helps you narrow down on the music vibe you want for you wedding. He provides you with amazing prep documents that help you decide the songs you want and absolutely DON'T want on your day. After reviewing our genre and music selections, he even steps in and helps to give you recommendations for key songs (if needed). During and After the wedding, we got so many people saying, "Your DJ was AWESOME!" which you know is a huge compliment of a wedding. Thanks Scott, for everything! More...

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1 May 2023

Scott was our DJ/MC for our wedding on April 15th, 2023 and I couldn't recommend him more!! Working with Scott was such a joy. Every question I asked he responded almost immediately, which put me at ease in the busyness of wedding planning. I knew that we were in good hands on the wedding day, but was so impressed by how much value he and his assistant, Carolyn, added to the day! He kept our guests dancing and having fun, everything was seamless/natural in his transitions, and he and his team handled the technical difficulties we had expertly. So glad we chose Scott for our Big Day!! More...

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19 November 2022

We hired Scott for our wedding in early November 2022, and it was one of our best decisions! Throughout the entire process, Scott was super responsive, friendly, transparent, professional, and so kind. We interviewed a couple of DJs before signing with him, and we liked his personality the best. He was also organized in his meetings to really walk us through the process, making sure we thought of all the important wedding songs, and even had a master playlist that we could go through to request songs to play at our wedding. He was a ton of fun on the day of, and we couldn't imagine anyone else being our DJ. We have so much love for DJ Trug! More...

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4 November 2022

We hired Scott to DJ our wedding and couldn’t have made a better choice! From the initial phone call, it was clear that Scott is a pro at what he does and takes a lot of pride in his work. Scott is so friendly and easy to get along with and he really knows how to keep the party going. The dance floor was full all night and the next day so many of our guests mentioned how great the DJ was. Scott will be my go to if I need a DJ in the future and I highly recommend him! More...

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29 October 2022

Scott was absolutely incredible to work with! He’s so fun and makes it easy to plan your event with him. Scott is knowledgeable, friendly, and generous with his time. Everyone at our wedding loved him! If you’re looking for a DJ – you must book Scott! Our wedding wouldn’t have been the amazing night it was without him. More...

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20 October 2022

Look no further - you've found your DJ. There is absolutely no one more kind, responsive, professional, or fun than Scott. He replies to inquiries incredibly quickly, is beyond organized and *very* reasonably priced, but most of all, he puts on a GREAT party. We gave him just a few genres/artists we liked, and he created an incredible playlist. He's not just a great DJ - he's an excellent MC who knows exactly how to make sure a wedding flows smoothly. I will never hesitate to recommend Scott to anyone looking for a DJ. Now we're trying to find an excuse to have another party that needs a DJ so we can hire him again! More...

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29 September 2022


Excellent choice! Scott worked with us and his huge songlist, helped keep things on track and everyone engaged! Would call him again no question! The wedding was everything we wanted it to be and he helped make it so! More...

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17 September 2022


Scott was amazing to work with, he was easy to get ahold if, flexible, and very professional! He was a huge part in making our day go just as we had hoped! I would 10/10 recommend Scott, and if I ever plan another event that needs a DJ Scott will be my go to! More...

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As both the DJ and MC at your event, I play music appropriate to the moment, make all the necessary announcements, and ensure that your event is moving along according to plan (which often also requires adaptability and flexibility!)
I am self-contained and provide all the needed sound equipment, including a separate PA system for wedding ceremonies and/or other parts of your event, when applicable. I can also provide lighting (dance floor and/or uplighting), but I do not have a Karaoke system. I look forward to hearing from you!