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DJ Evan Productions

La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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DJ Evan is a Mobile DJ and Emcee. He will facilitate your event so it plays out exactly as you envisioned it. He also provides a personalized music selection for your event and with the latest technology he can access requests anywhere at anytime.

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28 July 2020

A year ago today, DJ Evan made our reception dreams come true. He was, of course, very professional, but I was most impressed by his calm and soothing demeanor. That was needed because most of the day we were in a complete euphoric fog. Unfortunately, we totally forgot that we gave him over 100 songs (not smart on our part). He kindly let us know, that our 2 first dance songs were too long and that we needed to choose only one, in which we did. As you could imagine our first dance was beautiful. I’ll spare you all the details so I’ll fast forward to the end of our reception. DJ Evan took notice that we were the only people left in the ballroom at that moment. He saw a beautiful opportunity and took it. He played our second first dance song. Dr. Evan was very much engaged in order to recognize the beautiful opportunity. He executed a professional opportunity and gave us a private, magical moment. Yes, the first dance was beautiful however, our last private dance was completely priceless. DJ Hector, thank you a million times over for this moment. More...

27 July 2020

A year ago today, DJ Evan made our reception dreams come true. He was, of course, very professional, but I was most impressed by his calm and soothing demeanor. That was needed because most of the day we were in a complete euphoric fog. Unfortunately, we totally forgot that we gave him over 100 songs (not smart on our part).  He kindly let us know, that our 2 first dance songs were too long and that we needed to choose only one, in which we did. As you could imagine our first dance was beautiful.  I'll spare you all the details so I'll fast forward to the end of our reception. DJ Evan took notice that we were the only people left in the ballroom at that moment. He saw a beautiful opportunity and took it. He played our second first dance song. DJ Evan was very much engaged in order to recognize the beautiful opportunity. He executed a professional opportunity and gave us a private, magical moment. Yes, the first dance was beautiful however, our last private dance was completely priceless. DJ Evan, thank you a million times over for that moment. More...

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27 February 2020

DJ Evan Productions exceeded our expectations; very professional, the price was right on, delightful to work with and was able to customize our playlist perfectly.  Our event was for a celebration of life and we needed music from the 40-70's to play in the background and also provide a microphone for speaking and connect the video to speakers. Everything came off without a hitch and we could relax and enjoy the celebration.  Thank you DJ Evan's for your amazing service and I highly recommend them. More...

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11 February 2020

DJ Evan was very professional and easy to work with.  His communication before and during the event was excellent.

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14 January 2020

DJ Evan was great- very professional, top-of-the-line equipment, and excellent communication with me before and during our event.

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13 January 2020

DJ Evan was pleasant, professional and easy to work with. We had a band also and they shared the stage generously. Very honest and fair guy. I highly recommend him for the job. This was my daughters sweet 16, and he made the party eventful. More...

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4 December 2019

My wife and I were EXTREMELY impressed with DJ Evan's dj'ing services for our wedding! When we first began communicating with him, he was very responsive and thorough in his responses. Once we signed on, we used his online portal to pick most of the songs that we wanted to see played at the ceremony, during cocktail hour, during dinner, and during dancing. On a personal level, my wife and I really like yacht rock, country music, current pop hits, and late 2000s hip-hop music. Somehow DJ Evan was able to blend all of these tastes into a seamless playlist. Not an easy task! Everyone has a blast (especially during the dancing part of the night) and we were thoroughly impressed with DJ Evan. We would recommend his services to any of our friends getting married if he's available for your wedding date! More...

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2 December 2019

DJ Evan was awesome and kept the party moving! Everybody loved the music selection he played and it was a total dance party! His online portal made it really easy for us to plan our songs, which was awesome since we were planning everything from several states away. His setup looked really nice which was also important because I'm definitely aesthetically-driven. I would totally recommend booking DJ Evan! More...

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16 November 2019

Without a doubt, the easiest and most reliable DJ I have ever worked with! I would invite Evan to any future special event of ours! He is simply the best! I didn't have one issue or concern from start to finish! More...

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18 August 2019

Evan was a great addition to my daughters 16th bday party.  He came out 2 weeks ahead of time to survey the area so I could get it set properly.  His lights were a great addition and everyone was on the dance floor all night!  We also got the karaoke and that was a huge hit with the teens. More...

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22 April 2019

My wife and I hired DJ Evan for our wedding last weekend and we have to say that everything was amazing and our guests could not stop dancing the entire night! During the quoting and consultation process, DJ Evan was very good at keeping in touch with us whether it was by email, phone call, or text. We received great information about his services and could tell from the start that he was a good and honest vendor. His pricing was definitely fair and the services we received from his DJing spoke for it.After we had paid our deposit and hired DJ Evan for our wedding, he still made himself easily accessible by answering our emails and phone calls for any questions that we had or any additions we made to our wedding plans. He was very proactive in reminding us to fill out worksheets which he provided, to help him know the kind of music we wanted and to help him introduce our family members and wedding party. On the day of the wedding we did not have any problems with sound or music at all. DJ Evan was spot on with all of our song choices for all of the important moments in our wedding such as the procession, recession, cake cutting etc. He met up with our officiant before the ceremony to make sure that he was properly connected to the sound system, and he also made sure our live singers had the backing tracks they needed or proper sound accommodations. The way he transitioned songs and the songs he chose to play during the reception made everyone get up and dance! Our wedding was only 95 people and I could truly say that the dance floor has about 90 people on it the entire night! DJ Evan played a huge part in making our wedding a memorable and fun event for all of our friends and family. We have received great feedback about DJ Evan from everyone who attended our wedding and just wanted to share our great experience with everyone on Yelp! We definitely highly recommend hiring DJ Evan for any event that you plan on hosting. Thanks again DJ Evan! - Kyle & Reina More...

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25 March 2019

DJ Evan was incredibly professional from the first meeting thru the wedding day. He was always punctual and prepared each time we met. Upon our first meeting he had me walk through the details of my wedding day. He took copious notes and asked questions about things I hadn't even thought about. He was great in explaining about his equipment and how it would be setup and used for the ceremony and reception. He clearly explained pricing and the details about his services.To prepare for my wedding, DJ Evan had us meet at the event site so that he could familiarize himself with the outside space and banquet room. He even met with the hotel catering manager so that he knew who she was and so that he could ask any questions that he had about the space and the day. DJ Evan also agreed to speaking with and did speak with my officiant and my wedding day point of contact and friend to assure that everything ran smoothly and according to my itinerary. He also provided me worksheets to help me choose the songs I wanted for all the moments of the ceremony and reception. These worksheets were incredibly helpful and made it easy to not forget anything for which I needed a song.On my wedding day and during the ceremony, there was some feedback from the microphone for about a hot second. My husband and I hardly noticed, but DJ Evan was very apologetic and even took a dollar amount off of the cost of his services. This was a very kind and professional thing to do for us.DJ Evan did such a great job at the wedding and working with my friend/point of contact. She even was so impressed with him that she wants to hire him for her Fourth of July party!  I am so thankful that I found him for my wedding too! More...

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29 January 2019

DJ Evan was an excellent choice for being a DJ + karaoke host at a teenager's birthday party. He was on top of things, provided tips ahead of the party, made sure he got the playlists ready ahead of time, landed up early on the day of the party to have all the setup complete before the party started. The ~30 teenagers had a blast, and several of the parents wanted to get hold of DJ Evan for their own kids' birthday/graduation parties... we could not recommend him enough - he's fantastic!!! More...

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18 January 2019

Hector Evan Mendoza is one of the most professional vendor's I have ever have had the pleasure of doing business with.  He was our DJ at our wedding ceremony and reception aboard MCRD San Diego.  He was on time, on point, and had the utmost caring customer service.  He responded timely to all of our concerns and was very flexible on what we wanted.  We were changing programs on the day of and he was still able to accomodate and played songs on request.  Highly recommended Dj Evan will not let you down in pricing or service. More...

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27 December 2018

DJ Evan was amazing. He was incredibly helpful and insightful as to what music would work with our company party perfectly. He showed up on time, set everything up, and was spot on with his music selection. He had the party going all night. I would highly recommend him for any party that you would need a DJ for. More...

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27 November 2018

DJ Evan was great! I booked him for my 30th birthday party and he did a fantastic job! Everything from our first phone call to talking about music preferences to showing up early and ensuring the set was ready to go was great. He had us dancing all night. Would highly recommend DJ Evan for any of your events! More...

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10 October 2018

DJ Evan did a great job on our wedding day. He was more than fair on his price, he was so consistent with our music choices, he was very easy going and you could tell he genuinely wants your wedding to go well. Would recommend him to anyone and I know if I have an event, he is our go to DJ. Thank you Evan for a fantastic wedding reception, you kept the party going!!! More...

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26 September 2018

DJ Evan was fantastic! Easy to communicate with, flexible with changes I had made, and rocked the dance floor for my wedding. He showed up early to make sure everything was set up on the lawn, patio, and reception hall before it started, glad we hired him! More...

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13 September 2018

I got a referral and I'm glad we went with Evan! He is professional, friendly, knows his stuff, and priced right! Don't look any further. If you need a DJ book him. You will not be disappointed. We booked him for our wedding and couldn't be any happier. Thank you again Evan for making our wedding the best night of our lives! :) More...

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30 August 2018

One word Exelente !!!!
Amazing music selection very different the another djs

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30 August 2018

Had this guy DJ my party and he had the place rockin all night long!

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30 August 2018

DJ Evan made a special night AMAZING!! Everyone was dancing having fun. I received numerous compliments on my entertainment. Given the opportunity I wouldn't hesitate to use him again for any occasion!! Thank you again for a wonderful, memorable experience!! More...

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30 August 2018

DJ Evan dj'd my music video release party and did an absolutely wonderful job! He takes care in considering who is attending the party and tailors his playlist to the music you and your guests love! He is well spoken and an amazing emcee! I will definitely book DJ Evan again! More...

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29 August 2018

DJ Evan was referred to us by a friend who is also a DJ by profession. We hired Evan to do a backyard birthday party and he was fantastic! Quite a few of our guests made comments to me about how good he was and that they had enjoyed the choice of music. I would highly recommend DJ Evan to anyone who is reading this review. Evan made the process very smooth from the start by communicating well, outlining what he was going to provide, asking for all of the important details, understanding our crowd and their musical preferences which included a "do not play" list and put together a great playlist. He made sure to ask if explicit language would be a problem for our crowd, he brought his own lighting and shade to go along with the equipment, JUST FANTASTIC FROM START TO FINISH. More...

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13 August 2018

Planning a wedding means having to reach out to many vendors for estimates and then deciding who you want for that service. Originally, my fiance and had wanted a DJ to perform for our brunch wedding reception. Evan was always quick to respond to emails, text messages, and took the time to speak me with me over the phone, to discuss my needs. Other vendors took a long time to get back to me or never responded to my request. I was impressed with his professionalism throughout the process, which speaks volumes about Evan. Although, my fiance and I ended up going in a different direction (we decided to have live music instead), Evan was ever gracious. If I had a dinner time reception, I would definitely be using Evan, without a doubt. His prices are beyond reasonable compared to other DJ's (when I was actually able to get a quote from others!). More...

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8 August 2018

Literally have nothing negative to say about DJ Evan. His fair price, prompt responses, attention to detail, and ability to emcee and lead our wedding of 130 people was amazing. Thank you DJ Evan for such a wonderful night! 100% recommend him to DJ your event, and will definitely be using him at our next! -Bryce & Sam More...

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19 June 2018

DJ Evan was a great addition to my sons 18th and husbands 40th birthday party! We had our DJ cancel 2 days before the party, but thankfully Evan was available. He emailed me all the details and handled everything very promptly. He arrived on time, and kept our guests dancing through the night. I will definitely be using Evan in the future. More...

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11 June 2018

Everything is great! He got my points correctly and picked up the music I like; sound effect is awesome;  0 mistake throughout the event.

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17 April 2018

Evan was amazing! He DJed our wedding this weekend and not only was he reasonably priced, he went above and beyond to make the day special. He responded to emails and texts in a timely manner and was very professional. We provided him with a list of songs as well as style we wanted to be played and he kept that dance floor packed all night. Would highly recommend using Evan for a DJ for any celebration. He did awesome MCing as well. More...

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4 March 2018

DJ Evan was experienced and professional. My wife and I were fortunate that he was available and willing to step in at the last moment when our original DJ flaked. We are thankful for his excellent work and we highly recommend him! More...

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6 January 2018

We hired DJ Evan for our company Christmas party. The hiring process was easy and convenient. From the beginning DJ Evan was professional and accommodating. He made sure that throughout the night the tempo of the party was high and upbeat, and was gladly taking requests. He had a wide variety of music which was awesome since our party had people from many different backgrounds. He also made my night easier by making announcements that I was to put out, in return I was able to enjoy the night. I was definitely pleased with his work and so were the guests! Highly recommended him!! More...

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20 November 2017

DJ Evan worked my sister's wedding this past Saturday night and KILLED IT. I found him on Thumbtack and was pleasantly surprised with how well he did. He truly was a hit! I highly recommend hiring him for any event that you want to take up a notch. He showed up on time, played great music, knew when to pump it up so we could get down on the dance floor but was also conscious of the kids in the crowd so he was selective in his song choices. I was very happy with his price too. He truly did a wonderful job! I would hire him again in a heartbeat! More...

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15 November 2017

I'm so happy I hired Dj Evan for my wedding! He played instrumental music during the ceremony then upbeat songs during the reception (plus all the specific songs I requested during our pre meeting). He kept everyone up and dancing til the party was over. Whenever someone gave him a song request he happily played it right away! He played a wide variety of genres. He is extremely professional and friendly to work with. More...

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13 November 2017

DJ Evan rocked our wedding/reception.   Our original dj sent me a text less than 1 month before our wedding saying he moved to Texas. ....well everything happens for a reason!!  I found Dj Evan and he had amazing reviews and turns out they were all right.He did a fantastic job with our ceremony music and the reception music was awesome...everyone danced and had a great time.  Thanks so much DJ Evan!!!-Mrs. Alana Wideen More...

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25 September 2017

Evan was great! He worked with us to select songs ahead of time, played what we wanted to hear and helped come up with some other great tunes. He was very professional and we'd recommend using him for your event! More...

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18 June 2017

We hired DJ Evan for our 50 person wedding. Evan was very organized and professional from our first communication with him. He played all of the songs that we wanted to and was able to play songs, at his own discretion, that everyone enjoyed. He got people to the dance floor that we certainly didn't expect to be there! I highly recommend DJ Evan for any wedding or other event! More...

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2 June 2017

Evan was great from the start! He returned emails promptly and was professional the whole way through. He played the perfect music for our event throughout the night. I would totally hire him again for any future events. Highly recommend Evan! More...

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5 April 2017

Today, 5 April 2017, was my Navy retirement ceremony and DJ Evan made the occasion a success. His professionalism and attention to detail were key in the flag passing detail and his participation throughout the ceremony. From arriving early to setup, the ceremony then followed by the reception, DJ Evan was outstanding and made the everybody very comfortably and happy.I would greatly recommend him for any occasion.  His pricing is lower than his competition but the quality is FIVE STARS FOR SURE.  Thank you for the excellent service DJ Evan.V/rLCDR Henry G.United States Navy (Retired) More...

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21 March 2017

DJ Evan was great! I found him on Yelp for my Dads 80th Birthday Party and couldn't be happier. The whole process was painless. He requested a play list and we supplied one and he was able to play all the songs on the list. Mind you, there was some old songs that he was able to find them without a problem. Also at the event, he took requests with grace. Definitely use Evan as your DJ for your next event!! More...

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28 February 2017

DJ Evan was amazing! He was the DJ at my wedding last week and I can't count how many times people told us how great the DJ was. He played every song we put on the play list and really kept the reception going. I can't give enough thanks and say enough about how awesome DJ Evan is. If you are looking for a great DJ for any occasion I highly recommend DJ Evan. More...

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21 December 2016

DJ Evan was such a pleasure to work with! He really took the time to understand both mine and my husbands tastes and the type of vibe we were trying to create at our reception. We received compliments about him all night! He was professional, very prompt, had suggestions when we needed them and was all around so easy and nice to work with. Everyone at our reception was having a blast and dancing the night away, which was exactly what we wanted :) Thank you so much, Evan! More...

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21 December 2016

DJ Evan was referred to us for our Associate Holiday Party. We conducted a pre-convention meeting, in which he was very thorough in taking note of our needs and ideas. The evening went extremely smooth and his playlists were on point with the theme of our part, which was a 1920's Casino Night. Thank you so much DJ Evan for your amazing service! More...

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30 October 2016

We requested DJ Evan to be our dj for our wedding and he was great! He is very professional, well equipped and aware of our needs for our special day. He met all of our appointments, our requested needs and songs for the ceremony and reception. During our ceremony, he was on key and played our requested songs as we walked down the aisle. He has a great voice. During our reception,  he did all announcements with perfection and he kept everyone on their feet dancing! He was awesome! I will definitely hire him again and I highly recommend him. More...

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9 August 2016

DJ Evan was a perfect DJ!!! He was soooooo professional and did an outstanding job. He followed all of my requests to a T and made my wedding a fun environment. He got everyone on the dance floor and was very fun. My Dad mentioned how great he was and how he played the music at a perfect volume!  He is also very handsome! :) Thank you so much Evan! More...

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9 August 2016

DJ Evan and I worked together on our first Jewish Wedding this past Sunday and he nailed it! Since this reception was a little out of the norm and our timeline was not in the standard wedding sequence (started off the reception with dancing! !! woooo), it was a little different for both of us, but we made it happen and everything turned out great! He did his homework and researched different "Hava Nagila" renditions so that he familiarized himself. He was also very flexible when it came to last minute changes and updates. Very professional and fun to work with. Thank you for your hard work !!! More...

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8 June 2016

If you want a dj for any event I strongly recommend dj Evan, (hector). He was very professional with paperwork, contracts, insurance, meeting times and very good to work with. His sound system is fantastic, and basic lighting was sufficient for my event! He offers add ons too. He was very willing to work with me to cater to my needs and his song selections were phenomenal as he has a good ear for music and feel for what the crowd wants, which kept the people at my wedding dancing through the night! Don't just take my word for it, hire him! More...

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10 May 2016

I have yet to use the service, but I wanted to give him a five star because I sent him a request for a quote and he responded almost immediately. He reserved the date for us and gave us a reasonable quote. We ended up going a different direction, but his courtesy and genuine wanting to help us out is tremendously appreciated. Thank you sir and we look forward to working with you in some future event! More...

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10 May 2016

This man has a heart of gold and a lot of talent in what he does! He always plays amazing songs and is very fun and interactive! Dresses up for the occasion and loves his music. He is a wonderful human and wonderful DJ! If you want to love your choice and have the best event I would highly recommend him! More...

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26 April 2016

DJ Evan is excellent.  One of my best friends recently got married and he entrusted me to find them a DJ for their reception.  I didn't want to screw up so I looked far and wide for someone who fit the bill, since people of all ages & tastes would be there.  A friend of mine gave me Evan's name.  From the outset, Evan was cool, unassuming, friendly and extremely professional.  He brought his own setup which sounded great and looked good.  You can tell he truly enjoys DJing at weddings. He gladly played the music the bride and groom requested along with other songs that were parsimonious and appropriate for the occasion. He was also a really top-notch MC and was really comfortable with the rituals that accompany a wedding reception.  Bottom line, he was instrumental in creating a really fun party...which is the whole point.  I was really relieved that I made a good choice...I had to write Evan a review to save others the hassle of finding a good DJ! More...

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17 November 2015

We hired DJ Evan for our wedding this past weekend and it was a fantastic experience.  He and his crew were organized, on-time, and did such a great job of taking control and announcing everything throughout the night that I/we didn't have to worry about a thing.  We met with him about 2 weeks before our ceremony to go over song selections/timelines/etc., and even though we didn't even have all of this figured out yet he knew the questions to ask and helped us figure it out.  Communication was excellent through the entire process, and it really helped us enjoy the day/night.  He setup sound and lighting in 3 different areas, making the whole experience seamless for our guests and perfect for our wedding.  DJ Evan - great timing during the Ceremony, we missed the Cocktail hour music due to photos but we heard it was great, and the reception was an absolute blast!THANK YOU!!! More...

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Q&As

The main steps I take to ensure the dance floor is active all night are the following:
1) I communicate with the clients before the event to get an idea of what their guests will respond to the most.
2) I collect all of the client's requested music along with the most contemporary hits to ensure I am fully equipped to rock the show!
3) I play group dance songs like the Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle, etc. to get everyone on the dance floor.
4) I encourage the crowd with playful remarks to get everyone loose!

My style of mixing is smooth and seamless. I string along similar songs in groups, but I switch it up soon enough to keep the energy up and the crowd engaged. I travel through various tempos according to the different times of the event, resulting in energy levels in the music that are appropriate for the energy level of the event. Musically, I play whatever the clients request. If it's up to me, I enjoy playing 60s rock, 70s funk & disco, 80 new wave, and 90s hip hop. I also enjoy playing underground dance music to the appropriate crowds.

The thing I love most about my job is being a part of a couple's wedding day. It is a day filled with love, warmth, and joy. I enjoy being trusted with the responsibility of facilitating the flow of events and making the celebration a night they'll never forget!

My old friend began making money teaching voice lessons. When she started doing that, I was inspired to make money using my skills. That, along with my ambition to be self-employed led me to begin DJ/MCing events.

Clients should choose me because I take pride in delivering a flawless performance. I take adequate time to prepare and ensure I have a clear understanding of my client's vision. I began working as a DJ/MC in 2010 which means I have plenty of experience. My experience has brought me wisdom in regards to the nuanced details of making an event flow smoothly. I am also easy to work with and reasonably priced!

In regards to a wedding, playing the role of a DJ/MC has a lot more involved than just playing music and making announcements. I am trusted with organizing the flow of the event, keeping all guests engaged and entertained, and in some cases helping the couple plan the event. These areas are where I shine, because my attentiveness allows me to be aware of all the facets while performing at a high level. Not to mention, I am a highly skilled DJ with a knack for reading the crowd and having fun!

Services

I provide experience and skill as a DJ. I will play whatever you want to hear whenever you want to hear it. Event playlists are fully customizable. I can read the crowd and play the appropriate songs at the appropriate times while I mix between them seamlessly.

I can make all the necessary announcements for your event. I facilitate the flow of activities throughout the event and I keep the crowd engaged and excited. I can MC anywhere from a bachelor party to a wake, my style is adaptable and always appropriate.

I have a high definition projector and 120" screen available as an upgrade. View a slideshow, montage, or a reminiscent video clip at your event.

Wireless Uplights..............................$25.00 Each

6 Pin Spotlights.................................$100.00

Deluxe Dance Light...........................$50.00 Each

Fog Machine.....................................$50.00

Black Light........................................$50.00

Wired Handheld Mic........................$50.00 Each

Wireless Lavalier Mic........................$80.00 Each

Wireless Handheld Mic.....................$80.00 Each

Full Range 12" Speaker.....................$75.00 Each

18" Subwoofer..................................$120.00 Each

Projector/10' Screen..........................$120.00
Karaoke/Display Screen.....................$150.00

2000W Silent Generator.....................$150.00

6500W Generator..............................$200.00