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We are a professional entertainment company based out of story city/Ames area. We have provided entertainment for well over 600 events which include weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events.
105 customer reviews
Lindsay Clay
These guys recently Entertained my cousins wedding reception and absolutely crushed any expectations you would have from a Dj. From the playlist to the light shows, it was a vibe. The room was never boring and they were very interactive with guest. Special treats were handed out to the kids throughout the evening which kept them smiling the whole time. (Bonus for the adults 😉) I highly recommend giving them a shout for your next event. 10/10 More...
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Kristine Gorman
DnA did awesome. They helped us throughout the night to make sure it ran smoothly and kept people out on the dance floor!
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Elijah Evans
DnA genuinely could not have done a better job on our wedding. The two-man team made everything run incredibly smoothly. They absolutely nailed the ceremony music without having rehearsed it with us. They were professional, courteous, and kept in regular contact throughout our planning process. Derek DJ'd an amazing set at our reception that both we and our guests enjoyed immensely. The price was totally reasonable, especially for the quality of help they provided. They had all the equipment we could have ever dreamed of needing, including having brought their own generator for our outdoor ceremony. I cannot think of a negative to say about the way they handled our wedding. If you are considering booking DnA, my advice is simple: DO IT! More...
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Megan Richtsmeier
HIRE. THIS. TEAM. I received countless compliments of how wonderful they were my entire reception. They helped keep everything on track, the dance floor was never empty, and were so easy to work with! I cannot recommend them enough!!
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Kiley Wolles
We had the opportunity to attend a wedding where DnA Music Entertainment was performing and we were so impressed. When we got engaged and the wedding planning began we knew who we wanted to reach out to. Our wedding was north of Sioux Falls, SD (we were not sure how it would work out with them being from Ames, IA) they were thrilled to be there for us. Derek and Kelly were so good to work with. We had last minute things the day of and they were happy to accommodate us. They made our day all about us and we couldn’t have been happier with having them there to MC the night and keeping our guests on the dance floor. Thank you!! More...
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Mollie Petz
We 100% would recommend DnA Music Entertainment to ANYONE! Leading up to our wedding, they were very responsive to all communications/questions, and discussed with us the schedule of our reception and the timing of dances, toasts, and anything having to do with sound. They made it super easy. Then at our reception they played the best music! All of our friends (who are in their late 20s/early 30s) danced for hours, and so many of them told us how great the music was and how much fun they had! We wanted a big party, and DnA Music Entertainment brought it. More...
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Emily Horstman
DNA Music Entertainment is hands down the nest DJ service around! I know my wedding went off without a hitch and flowed all night due to their expertise! I 100% recommend them for any upcoming event you might need a DJ for. They are fantastic!!! More...
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Rachel Ferrara
Derek and Kelley where amazing! The venue owners said they had a flawless way of running the show! They were easy to work with and very accommodating for whatever I needed! All around phenomenal!Highly recommend them! More...
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Stephanie Wheeler
They did my wedding in October and did an AMAZING job!!! Every detail was on point! The music flow was great and kept people on the dance floor!! I highly recommend!!!!
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Ava Hoffman
I had met Kelly in college and promised him he could DJ my wedding one day, if possible...I was ECSTATIC when DnA happily agreed to travel for the wedding in order to DJ it. Derek and Kelly were EXCEPTIONAL!! They were punctual, self-sufficient, and both professional and personable. They were flexible and helped keep the reception on schedule as well as managing nosy guests so we could eat! We so enjoyed them, and they did a PHENOMENAL job of keeping the dance floor going all night! I would HIGHLY recommend these guys to y'all over and over again! More...
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Sabrina Burt
DnA BLEW US AWAY!
I didn't have to worry or lift a finger on my wedding day for our DJs! Everything went so smooth and I would do my wedding over 1000x if I could just to work with these guys again!
I received SO many compliments on them throughout the night and it was so sad when the night was over because nobody wanted to leave the dance floor. They were so good about playing songs I picked out before and accepting requests to accommodate our guests as well! I highly recommend this duo for ANY event!!
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Kallie Cordes
They did a fantastic job at our wedding! They were completely independent and professional. They stayed on schedule and played some great music! We had a lot of guests compliment our choice in DJ. I will definitely be recommending them for friends and family who are engaged!! More...
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Rob Zerr
Our videographer said it best shortly after our wedding party's entrance at the reception: "Your DJ is a LEGEND!!! I've never seen anything like that in all the weddings I've done. " DnA Music Entertainment is the best, hands-down. I've never seen another wedding DJ who is bopping to the music completely in his element like Derek. You helped work out the schedule and kept things moving all night long. The wedding party entrance you put on blew everyone away with Kelly's announcing--there is no adjective to describe the energy in his voice. The sound system was crystal clear and perfectly tuned to pump the entire 5200+ sq foot venue full without any echoes or distortion, and the uplighting looked amazing! The animated name projection was cool and we had several people use it as their background for group photos. You kept the party going past midnight and the crowd was still cheering for more after "one more song." Thanks for making it a magical night to remember! More...
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Rob Zerr
Our videographer said it best shortly after our wedding party's entrance at the reception: "Your DJ is a LEGEND!!! I've never seen anything like that in all the weddings I've done. " DnA Music Entertainment is the best, hands-down. I've never seen another wedding DJ who is bopping to the music completely in his element like Derek. You helped work out the schedule and kept things moving all night long. The wedding party entrance you put on blew everyone away with Kelly's announcing--there is no adjective to describe the energy in his voice. The sound system was crystal clear and perfectly tuned to pump the entire 5200+ sq foot venue full without any echoes or distortion, and the uplighting looked amazing! The animated name projection was cool and we had several people use it as their background for group photos. You kept the party going past midnight and our guests were still cheering for more after "one more song." Thanks for making it a magical night to remember! More...
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Kallista King
They showed up on time, were self sufficient, and very professsional. They kept the dance floor moving all night, enjoyed us as a bride and groom, kept our night on schedule, and were able to accommodate last minute requests. As a bride, 100% recommended!
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Erica Jones
They did an amazing job getting the whole crowd involved! They hit everything spot on that I requested and I would definitely hire them again if in need of a DJ!
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Brian Gast
This an awesome company. The extra lights and lighted name sign really added to the decorations. Derek and Kelly were super professional land easy to work with from the beginning to end. The best part is they had the guests having a blast all night. Thank you DNA music for making our celebration special More...
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Brian Gast
The pre-wedding day planning was very detailed and professional. Derek and Kelly arrived on the wedding day with plenty of time to set up and discuss last minute details. The two of them were in constant communication so our outdoor wedding went off without a hitch. From the processional to the last song of the night, DnA Music Entertainment was perfect. I recommend DnA highly. More...
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Steve Rigolle
DnA Music Entertainment made our day extra special! I have nothing but great things to say. They are truly a class act! I would strongly recommend them to anyone!
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Karina Kendall
They kept the dance floor alive, and were really great and nice. They made it a lot of fun! Knew what they were doing. Could not have hired anyone better! Five star Djs!
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Lisa Locoh
DNA Music does a fabulous job! Derek and his dad are professional, fun, organized, and very kind to work with! Not to mention are awesome DJ's playing what you would like for your reception! I can't recommend them enough. I'm a Wedding Officiant and have had the pleasure of working with them many times! More...
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Tana Stevens
They were so great! They accommodated our needs!
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Larissa Parr
I cannot say enough positive things about DnA! We planned an outdoor wedding, and it was a very rainy day (it may have hailed once or twice. ..) BUT I never heard anything but "let's go" from Derek and his dad. With my heart set on an outdoor ceremony, it made my day-literally! They were great sports and rolled with anything that day threw at them. Let's not forget how easy they made the entire process-ceremony, cake cutting, announcements, etc. at the reception! You need people like that when you're nervous and have no clue what to do next. ???? Everyone LOVED the entertainment. Even though most of the family isn't big on dancing, DnA kept the dance floor alive all night! Great people, great entertainment! More...
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Larissa Parr
I cannot say enough positive things about DnA! We planned an outdoor wedding, and it was a very rainy day (it may have hailed once or twice. ..) BUT I never heard anything but "let's go" from Derek and his dad. With my heart set on an outdoor ceremony, it made my day-literally! They were great sports and rolled with anything that day threw at them. Let's not forget how easy they made the entire process-ceremony, cake cutting, announcements, etc. at the reception! You need people like that when you're nervous and have no clue what to do next. Everyone LOVED the entertainment. Even though most of the family isn't big on dancing, DnA kept the dance floor alive all night! Great people, great entertainment! More...
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Dillon Lamb
Derek and Kelly were excellent, did everything we asked them to and gave us excellent recommendations for music. Very friendly and very professional.
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Dillon Lamb
Derek and Kelly were excellent, did everything we asked them to and gave us excellent recommendations for music. Very friendly and very professional.
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Nessa Vahedian Khezerlou
Derek and his dad were the absolute soul of our celebration. Of course, my music choices for the ceremony were brilliant, but I could never have pulled it off without them. They also organized and ran the games for the reception and the dancing.... There was literally only one minute where there were less than ten people on the dance floor--it was packed all night. The guys were also there to answer questions, give me reminders, and reassuring smiles the whole time. Could not have been happier, not even if they had a cat on the turn table. Thank you so, so much!!!! More...
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Nessa Vahedian Khezerlou
Derek and his dad were the absolute soul of our celebration. Of course, my music choices for the ceremony were brilliant, but I could never have pulled it off without them. They also organized and ran the games for the reception and the dancing.... There was literally only one minute where there were less than ten people on the dance floor--it was packed all night. The guys were also there to answer questions, give me reminders, and reassuring smiles the whole time. Could not have been happier, not even if they had a cat on the turn table. Thank you so, so much!!!! More...
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Stacie Matchan
We had DnA for our DJ for our wedding in September and they were AWESOME to work with. They rolled with all the punches of last minute changes and accommodated every request. The weather was not great and rainy before the ceremony outside, but they still set up for rain or shine, which I GREATLY appreciated. Derek was a great communicator, and him and his dad never had the dance floor empty. It was all perfect and there were many compliments. As a fairly demanding bride, I would HIGHLY recommend them!!! Thanks again Derek!! More...
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Devyn Lawrence
Derek and his dad were outstanding! They were able to keep the crowd up and moving all night long. They did a fabulous job at making sure we did everything in the order we wanted and to be clear about everything. They listened to any request we had. And I couldn’t be more happy with the job they did. We highly recommend them! Thank you again! More...
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Cam Draude
DnA did our wedding in August and were absolutely phenomenal. Super professional, incredibly easy to work with, well-prepared, and most importantly, they kept our guests on the dance floor all night long. Happy to recommend these guys to anyone and everyone! More...
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Jennifer Crozier
Derek and his father were so amazing to work with. As the bride, I was so busy I wasn’t even able to welcome and introduce myself until after dinner. They were able to set up and run the entire ceremony just off of our previous conversations. The music was perfect and they helped tell us when to walk down the aisle. At the reception, they played every song we requested and kept the dance floor full. They also worked with us with playing more explicit songs later on to get the party really going. I also loved the personalized monogram and seeing everyone’s photos with it. I would recommend them to anyone!! More...
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Tyler Wilson
We had these guys for our wedding and they are phenomenal! They are professional, easy to work with, help with planning/coordination when they can, and most of all want to make it YOUR event. Having the two (father and son) work together adds an extra element to make things go smoothly. The dads announcing voice adds a fun and exciting tone to the event. Aside from how they carry themselves, they do a fantastic job at getting people to dance and keeping them on the dance floor. Our wedding had a very tough crowd but these guys got people dancing that I have never seen dance before. All this for a VERY fair price! If you’re lookin for a DJ service for whatever event you are planning, I highly recommend these guys and I assure you, you will not be disappointed. More...
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Savana Berg
We couldn’t have had a better evening at our wedding reception and that is in part due to Derek and his dad. As a bride, working with them is a breeze. They listened to our requests and curated a schedule of songs and fun dances to keep our guests on the dance floor. They’re incredibly organized, efficient, and know exactly what to do to ensure everyone has a great time. Their structure for wedding receptions works without a hitch and takes the stress off the bride, hosts, and mothers. We are so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Derek and his dad and are grateful for their role in the best night of our lives. More...
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Megan Stowe
Best DJs around! They were so professional and made sure that our night ran smoothly and was on schedule. Our dance floor was full all night and we received tons of compliments on our DJ. Highly recommend DnA Music Entertainment! More...
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Steph Vest
We had the pleasure of working with DNA music entertainment this past weekend for our Meskwaki High School prom. They immensely exceeded our expectations and the students loved them! We will definitely be booking again in the future! Thanks guys for an awesome night! More...
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Kathy Olson
Derek and his Father were GREAT! I didn’t have to worry about anything. He had the songs playing when they needed to be. And he even was quick to play requests even when it was baby shark ;) He helped make my day a dream! He was there early setting up. They have ear pieces to tell each other what’s going on. I just am soooooooo happy I chose DnA music entertainment! :) they truly helped and kept the party going through it all! More...
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Ann McLaughlin
The folks at DnA came to my rescue for a last minute job for Christmas in the City in Webster City. I contacted them on a Thursday and they were there, in the cold, playing Christmas music that Sunday afternoon. They did a great, professional job and I would definitely hire them again! Thanks DnA! More...
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Lisa Luethye Locoh
I'm a Wedding Officiant "From This Day Forward" and I worked with them at a wedding this last weekend. They are personable, played great great music, and very kind to work with! I hope to hire them sometime for a party. You won't be disappointed with their talent! More...
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Frank Goodrich
Great DJ... very helpful and did a great job keeping our reception exciting... helped make our special day even better. highly recommend for anyone looking for a DJ service
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Kala Teff
They did our wedding and Cermony and are absolutely the best out there! Awesome, caring guys that catered to anything we needed even if it was unplanned ( we had some hiccups occur that day). They kept the dance floor going and we had a ton of compliments on them! I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone. More...
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Kierstin Rosendahl
They were so great for our wedding!! They made a timeline ahead of time but we’re also flexible the day of! Highly recommend!
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Denim Schechinger
They really kept everyone on the dance floor all night!
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Lauren Michelle Pratt
These guys are AMAZING. We hired them for our wedding a few weeks ago and they were professional, easy to work with, and they kept people out on the dance floor all night. Can't even tell you how many guests came up to us after the wedding and raved about them. My husband and I would hire DnA again in a heartbeat. Highly, highly recommended!! More...
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Mallory Kay
Derek and Kelly did an AWESOME job at our wedding this past weekend! Our intros were so exciting too. The dance floor was alwayssss packed and played exactly what the crowd wanted to hear. We partied so hard with them, I even broke my elbow doing so � They are the best!!! Highly recommend booking with these guys! More...
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Douglas Lass
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Kristi Harrenstein Eley
We had DNA Music Entertainment this past weekend for our son's wedding reception. They did an amazing job! They kept the dance floor hopping and accommodated all of our requests! We highly recommend! Super nice people too! More...
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Danny Brandhof
Very happy with the job they did at our wedding. They were on time to setup, flexible with any requests, did a great job with the announcements, and played the song list we had provided. Overall very professional and did a very nice job. If you are looking for a wedding DJ these are your guys! More...
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Kim Johnson-Miles
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Shelley Preston
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What’s the secret to keeping a party dancing all night long?
Playing the right songs and just the right time. Which only comes from years of experience.
How would you describe your ‘style’?
We are a High energy entertainment company that prides ourselves on knowing how to get your guests on the dance floor having fun!!
What do you love most about your job?
Celebrating with friends and family of brides and grooms!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I had been Djing since middle school. Everyone always asked me to bring music or mix tapes. So in all honesty it has been second nature my whole life.
Why should our clients choose you?
There is a difference between a Dj and an entertainer. We are entertainers, we don’t just play music. We take care of order of events for the evening to take stress off you. We communicate with other vendors to make sure they are on time. The day of we are really like wedding coordinators. ?
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception
Corporate event
School dance