The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in New Athens, OH

The Best Soul & Motown Wedding Bands & DJs in New Athens, OH

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97 Wedding Bands & DJs in New Athens, OH

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Pop Avenue 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Pop Avenue is northeast Ohio's premiere high energy party band that specializes in playing the best cover songs to get your crowd up and dancing! With a diverse song list, Pop Avenue will be sure to play something that everyone in the crowd will love from young to old. From the most current hits, 90's favorites, 80's classics, 70's disco, and Motown of the 60's, Pop Avenue plays it all! Pop Avenue can even perform country hits and polka! We can do a mix of everything or make a customized set list to suit your particular tastes. We can even perform polka and country hits. We have a variety of pricing packages that will fit your budget.

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Pop Avenue was the perfect fit for our guests.. They are a great band and had everyone dancing all night. I would highly recommend them.
Len R., 5 years ago
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Synapse Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Engaged couples worry that the wrong DJ will spoil their wedding. With Synapse Entertainment, you get a personalized playlist for your big day and the fun, organized reception that you dreamed about! With many DJ companies, you don't get to talk to your DJ until late in the process. With Synapse Entertainment, you know up front that your DJ will be Ivan, a trusted DJ/MC.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ivan and crew are so wonderful to work with! He gave me all the details and made sure I knew the timeline. Also, before the main dances started made sure I was ready to cover them. Very organized and fun to work with!!!
Jenn, 4 years ago
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[Roke]star Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves New Athens, OH
  • Offer

Ohio Certified Woman-Owned and operated DJ service. Available for all your DJ and karaoke party needs. Experienced and professional entertainment for weddings and more. DJ Liza will run the show so you can relax and enjoy the party! Click the globe beneath my profile pic to be directed to my website and view all of my services and pricing. Support a small business and give me a like or a follow on the socials!

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DJ Liza was by far one of the best wedding DJs, and I’m so grateful that we were able to book her for our big day!! Coming the night before to our rehearsal dinner was by far one of the most helpful things she contributed to our big day— she gave so many helpful tips, and ensured that our day went as smoothly as possible. Liza went out of her way during the day of to make sure that my husband and I had a good time!! She was able to pull my playlists from Spotify, made sure we had drinks for every toast, and adjust last minute when we needed to change something. She was affordable, fun, and genuinely cared about our guests and us! We got so many compliments on the music and dancefloor. DJ Liza is the best!!
Brianna D., 9 months ago
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Beats By Brezo Wedding DJ 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves New Athens, OH

With over 20 years in the wedding industry, Beats by Brezo Wedding DJ specializes in creating unforgettable celebrations. Our mission is to pack the dance floor, blending passion, precision, and affordability into every event. From the first consultation to the last dance, we ensure your vision becomes reality. Our attention to detail guarantees flawless execution, whether it's curating the perfect playlist, coordinating with vendors, or adapting to spontaneous moments. Trust Beats by Brezo to bring your wedding dreams to life with a soundtrack that reflects your love story. With us, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience.

Beats By Brezo Wedding DJ was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first phone call, the DJ was quick, knowledgeable, and reassuring, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, his energy and good taste in music kept the dance floor packed all night long. He was also incredibly flexible, quickly changing the last dance song at the bride's last-minute request. The DJ's pricing was more than fair, and he was an excellent communicator, ensuring our special day went off without a hitch. We highly recommend Beats By Brezo Wedding DJ to any couple looking for an experienced, talented, and personable DJ to make their wedding unforgettable.
Julia S., 5 months ago
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J Helbig Cheese-Free DJ+MC 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves New Athens, OH
  • Offer

THE definitive choice for distinctive “Non-Cheesy, Non-Obnoxious” DJ+MC with a genuine approach, philosophy & attitude towards DJ entertainment (especially weddings) that truly separates my service from the standard, run-of-the-mill wedding DJs & DJ services. The weddings I DJ+MC are all about an organic vibe, inclusion, relaxation AND most importantly – FUN! “Relaxed, inclusive, organic & fun!” I do not believe in berating your guests to “get on the dance floor’ or “put their hands in the air”. I want everyone to have a great time doing what THEY feel like doing. Your wedding deserves a DJ who actually gets it.

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Jack was a true partner during our wedding planning and on our day. He worked with us on song selection (there were a couple of songs we drew a blank on), helped fine-tune the schedule of events and worked with our photographer and venue to iron out the details and make sure they were all on the same page. We kept the song selection up to him as much as we could, providing some "dos" and "don't" and he did the rest. We got several comments on the music after the fact from both friends and family, so he managed to please both crowds. I'd highly recommend Jack to anyone.
Ryan C., 6 months ago
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Affordable Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $899
  • Serves New Athens, OH

We've been rocking weddings for fun since 2001, as a full-blown, state-registered business since 2012. Providing the best value in entertainment you will find. You'll find CHEAPER, but you won't get more bang for your buck anywhere else. We have an experienced staff that I've hand-picked and personally trained, I supply all the equipment to ensure consistency and upkeep, and we have back up DJs and equipment in case of emergencies. As the owner, I'm involved in each and every wedding. This is how I make a living and put food on the table so there's nothing more important to me than you having the best possible experience.

We didn't do anything traditional or on a schedule and they worked with it great. They had all the requested music, even some wacky stuff no one would know! Our DJ let us know when it was time to do things and how, and even when we were late getting the cake out - it helped a lot!
Diane B., 2 years ago
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Complete Weddings + Events Akron (DJ) 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $995
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Complete Weddings + Events, Akron & Canton's leading event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, DJ & photo booth rental services provider. Whatever you need to set the stage for a phenomenal special event, we have you covered. When you party with Complete Weddings + Events, it's completely about you!

“Complete Weddings Events Akron was incredible to work with for our wedding. Their professionalism was outstanding, and they captured our day perfectly. The videos they delivered were fantastic and high quality! we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend for their team to vendor your entire wedding!!!
Kelli J., 8 months ago
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By Request Mobile Dj Service 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $990
  • Serves New Athens, OH

We understand you want your event to be fun, yet elegant and classy – but most of all stress-free. We’re dedicated to putting on a fun, yet elegant show for you and your guests. We don’t make unbecoming jokes, perform cheesy acts or display tasteless advertisements.

Streamcle is a preferred partner of By Request. We provide Livestreaming, event photography and custom production at many of their weddings and events. One of the best things about By Request is that their Djs are in constant contact with all vendors throughout the day, and they keep the guests informed too so no one misses a moment. By Request is small enough to provide a one of a kind experience but large enough to be able to staff and furnish equipment to multiple locations and large events on any given day. Couples and hosts are treated to custom service so no two events are alike. Their inventory is modern, clean, well maintained and frequently upgraded. We look forward to future events together!
StreamCLE, 3 years ago
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MRP Entertainment 
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,195
  • Serves New Athens, OH

I’ve spent the last 3 decades honing and building my skill set as a professional mobile wedding DJ Over the years I’ve gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the industry allowing me to share on your wedding day to ensure that your wedding day goes as smoothly as possible and you receive the most amazing wedding day experience possible and surpass your expectations. I have enjoyed music and its impact it has on different audiences and situations, it makes me happy to see the smiles and laughter created from the music I have been given the opportunity to provide. I can’t imagine a wedding or any party without music.

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HiMotive Entertainment & Photobooth 

4.6

  • DJ
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves New Athens, OH

HiMotive Entertainment is a Event/Wedding entertainment service company operating out of North Carolina. From highly skilled photographers to DJs, Our ultimate goal is to handle all of your audio-visual needs.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked HiMotive Entertainment & Photobooth, their communication was fast, easy, and personable. He was incredibly professional and went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. When we accidentally ordered the wrong sparklers, he made a miracle happen and got us some beautiful LED sparklers for our grand exit. And the music was absolutely perfect - our dance floor was so much fun all night long! We couldn't have asked for a better DJ. HiMotive truly delivered an outstanding value and we highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Rachel A., 5 months ago
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Bluewater Kings Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,020
  • Serves New Athens, OH

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Miranda Lambert, Ray LaMontagne, Prince, Shakira, Chicago and Tony Bennett, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Bluewater Kings Band was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, their communication was timely and incredibly helpful as we planned the music for our big day. On the wedding day, they brought an incredible energy and talent that got all our guests out on the dance floor and created a fun, lively atmosphere that we're still raving about. The Bluewater Kings Band truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was a night to remember. We couldn't recommend them more highly for any couple looking for a talented, professional band that will keep the party going all night long.
Veronica S., 6 months ago
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Pantera Event Productions 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves New Athens, OH

We specialize in creating the atmosphere to your event that will bring smiles to your faces. We put our heart and soul into every single event and celebrate each one as our very own.Pantera Event Productions brings heart and soul to every event. They can play a variety of musical genres and add entertainment and graphics to create an immersive entertainment experience. You can have a consultation to discuss your vision for your big day so they can make it a reality.

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Jonny did an amazing job at our baby shower. This is the second event he’s done for us and both times have been unforgettable. Everyone danced and had a blast. My parents just booked them for their 40th anniversary as well.
Pierre, a year ago
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Direct Entertainment DJ-Photo-Video-Booths 

4.8

  • DJ
  • Starts at $845
  • Serves New Athens, OH
  • Offer

Choose your perfect wedding DJ, Photographer, Videographer, and Photo Booth with an entertainment company and name you can trust, GUARANTEED. We are as professional and fun as it gets, yet simple and AFFORDABLE. Let our team absorb your stress like a sponge! Since you'll be working exclusively with one company, your entire experience is guaranteed to be a breeze, and you SAVE $100 per service when bundling them.

Awarded Best of Zola
Direct Entertainment was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very beginning, they maintained constant communication with us, walking us through their detailed planning forms and extensive music database to ensure our event was customized perfectly to our preferences. On the day of, their team of professional and attentive staff listened closely to our needs, seamlessly coordinating the music, photo/video, and photo booth to keep our celebration flowing smoothly. We were thrilled with the high-quality, personalized service they provided, making our special day even more memorable. We highly recommend Direct Entertainment.
Tabitha, 4 months ago
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Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Cleveland Keys is a Dueling Pianos company that offers our clients All Request- Live Dueling Pianos using only the BEST players in the country! We also provide our guests with DJ and MC services throughout the night, so that you don't have to compromise! We have the skills and experience to get your guests out on that dance floor! And whether it's singing along to your favorite hits, getting grandpa up on stage to sing, or playing the songs your family knows every word to, we will be there every step of the way to make sure that your night is absolute magic. Contact us now to reserve your date!

Awarded Best of Zola
Wow… just wow is all I can say. They had the dance floor full all night and everyone was RAVING about them! They were so easy to communicate with and made our day absolutely PERFECT.
Kassidy, 19 days ago
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Skinnyboy Media 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves New Athens, OH

DJ Stiles, aka SkinnyBoy Media, has been serving the couples and corporate clients of NorthEastern Ohio since 2014. With hundreds of weddings, parties and corporate events, SkinnyBoy Media has the knowledge, the equipment, and the look to take your event to the next level!

Awarded Best of Zola
Tyson was AMAZING for our wedding. He created awesome playlists to match our taste for dinner and cocktail hour, he queued up all of our music for our big moments like the recessional and our dances perfectly, and he went out of his way to make a specific mix for my husband and his mom's first dance. He also managed the acoustics of The Arcade beautifully. Our dance floor was packed all night, and guests complimented us the next morning on how great Tyson's transitions were. Since the first day we booked with Tyson, all the way up to our last song, we had zero doubts in choosing him. :)
Alexa B., 8 months ago
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DJ REV DEV 

4.8

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Luxury wedding DJ/MC serving Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Specializing in curating a tailor made musical experience for your celebration of love. In addition to DJ/MC service I offer Photobooth, Uplighting, Ceremony sound, Monogram, and dancing on the clouds.

Awarded Best of Zola
Dj Rev Dev made our wedding the best experience! Our guest keep sharing how much fun they had and a large part of that was the vibe Dj Rev Dev created. I highly recommend working with him. His professionalism and attention to detail also made everything a smooth process.
Mercedes S., a year ago
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Follow the Sun 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Established in 2018, Follow the Sun has taken the Cleveland music scene by storm with its distinct sound, diverse taste in music, and a broad range of vocals. Their members consist of Kyle Clemenz on drums, Richie Jackson on lead guitar, Gene Guercia on rhythm, Ryan Bellinger on bass, and Sophie Jackson on lead vocals.

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Follow the Sun was absolutely incredible! They were everything we could have hoped for and more on our big day. They were so helpful every step of the way and were excellent at communicating. They performed our ceremony and cocktail hour as well and were absolutely fantastic. It’s been over 6 months since our wedding and people still say that they were the best band they’ve ever seen at a wedding and we couldn’t agree more! We are huge fans now and have seen them perform other places and they are amazing all around! We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a band. They made our day perfect and will do the same for you!!!
Steven and K., a year ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a musical entertainment company that offers an unrivaled musical experience for clients around the country. We currently service over 25 metropolitan areas throughout the lower 48, and provide musical entertainment for hundreds of events every year. Our past clients include The United Nations, Lockheed Martin, Nationwide Auto Insurance, The Shell Oil Corporation, and many more. No event is too small or large for us. Louis Pettinelli Entertainment has musical ensembles that range from a soloist to a 15 piece party band, and everything in between!

Awarded Best of Zola
Louis Pettinelli Entertainment was an absolute dream to work with. I thought that a live band for our wedding would be out of our reach, but LPE was so easy to work with and what an incredible value! Our band, LPE Snapshot was incredible and our ceremony musicians were amazing too! The vocalists were high energy and kept the whole event moving. They were great Emcess and they even added some special non-traditional reception activities for us. They were super flexible and played all the songs we asked for- even some very “niche” tracks we asked for during the ceremony. So many of my guests said the band was their favorite part of the reception. I highly recommend LPE entertainment! (I am also a musician myself so I’m very picky!)
Katie, 12 days ago
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Wildside Entertainment By DJ ZIk 

4.4

  • DJ
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves New Athens, OH

We are professional entertainers with over 20 years of experience for weddings, parties, corporate events, birthday parties, trivia, and other celebrations. We enjoy making sure everyone is having a good time and keep the energy flowing in any atmosphere we are in. We are skilled at mixing music to engage the audience and have an extensive range of music to please all. We are equipped with a great sound set up and lighting system. We are very timely, professional, and outgoing. We look forward to making you a happy customer if you so choose us for your event!

DJ ZIK was awesome! He never messed up a song we had chosen for a specific moment, he kept the night flowing, he played crowd pleasers but still kept to songs we wanted most of the night, and he was on time and friendly. We would highly recommend this company! Oh, and the photo booth was great too :)
Samantha S., 3 months ago
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Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Make your wedding unforgettable with Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. We’re here to make your celebration fun, personalized, and completely stress-free. Whether it’s background music for cocktail hour or a high-energy, interactive show that gets every guest on the dance floor, we bring the experience that fits you. From live performances to DJ sets, from ceremony to reception — we’ve got your entire day covered. Need us to MC the intros? We’ll handle it. Want your favorite songs played on demand? Absolutely. Every show is fully customized to your vibe and your guests’ requests.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mike, Robert and Joey were absolutely phenomenal in all the ways possible! Every day we have friends and family telling us how much fun they had and enjoyed the dueling pianos as our wedding entertainment. Mike and Robert were great in engaging our guests and of course they did not disappoint with their singing and piano playing skills! Would definitely recommend them for any function!
Heather P., 6 months ago
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Nationwide Wedding DJs - A Better DJ And Photographer 

4.1

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves New Athens, OH
  • Offer

BEST OF ZOLA award winner! We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided top level DJ-MC services for over 26 years in budget friendly packages NATIONWIDE. We also offer spectacular wedding photography and HD Video. Visit our site and see over 1 million photos, thousands of reviews, and some great package prices. If you give us a call before you book your vendors you'll quickly learn why over 15,000 couples have chosen us to help make their special day magical. All packages include expert planning assistance, which will take away most of the stress associated with planning your wedding! Save thousands!

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We would highly recommend A Better Dj & Photographer Nationwide!! They are professional, courteous, very knowledgeable & created a smooth, fun, upbeat vibe on our wedding day. Sound system, all photography & video were amazing!
Elissa S., a year ago
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Raleigh Keegan Music (solo, trio, or 5-piece band) 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Raleigh Keegan, is a highly acclaimed artist with an impressive musical background, featured in Rolling Stone, People Magazine, Billboard, American Songwriter, Taste of Country, and more. Raleigh's live performances, which include opening for renowned artists like Eric Church and Luke Combs, consistently captivate audiences.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Raleigh Keegan & his band was the best decision we made for our entire wedding! From the very beginning, their communication was prompt, and gave us complete peace of mind. Their amazing talent, fun and energetic performance, and total professionalism kept our friends and family dancing / having fun the whole night. I don't think that would have happened with just a DJ. We cannot recommend Raleigh enough - they truly made our special day even more unforgettable!
Faith W., 2 months ago
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Emcee2 DJ Services 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves New Athens, OH

My name is Alice, and I am your event Emcee and DJ! I cant wait to be of service to you, your loved ones, &friends. My services are home-grown right here in NE Ohio. Previously trained by my father, who was a self-taught DJ. My music ranges from the 1950s-new 2000s millennium, 2010's pop, punk, screamo, hip-hop, r&b, rap, country, cocktail jazz, big band, &romance. Before I began this business, I spent time as a disc jockey at three small locally owned radio station in Pennsylvania. I also spent time as a morning show host for 3 years at Allegheny College's station, 90.3 WARC. While there, I played weekly mixes, holiday specials&more.

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Emcee2 DJ Services was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was fast, informative and effective - they were clearly experienced professionals. On the day of the wedding, Michaela was awesome, warm, fun and engaging as our DJ, keeping the energy high and our guests dancing all night long. Emcee2 also showed great attention to detail, keeping our wedding on track and organized throughout the event. We were incredibly impressed with their top-notch service and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a fantastic DJ for their special day.
Dan R., 10 months ago
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Detroit Family Entertainment 

4.9

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves New Athens, OH

Detroit Family Entertainment offers the highest quality DJ services. Our team of designers has the knowledge and experience necessary to make you vision for your event a reality. Customer service is our top priority and we will do everything we can to ensure your complete satisfaction.

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DJ Richie and Detroit Family Entertainment were amazing for our wedding! From the very beginning, Richie was so easy to work with - he responded quickly to every email and text, and was extremely professional and friendly. On the day of the wedding, he arrived on time and did an incredible job keeping the dance floor packed all night long. He played a perfect mix of new and old school hits, and everyone had such a blast dancing to his music. Richie really helped make our wedding ceremony and reception so much fun and memorable. I would highly recommend Detroit Family Entertainment to any couple looking for an energetic and talented DJ to keep their guests entertained!
Tiara T., 6 months ago
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DJ Sunset 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $950
  • Serves New Athens, OH

I have loved music since a kid. I grew up listening to old Motown, Michael Jackson, Prince, OutKast, Wu-Tang Clan, Jimi Hendrix and Hall & Oates. I watched Video Soul on BET and of course I was a MTV kid like any good 80's baby. I became the resident DJ for 78th Street Studios "Third Friday Art Walk", courtesy of Northcoast Promotions in 2022. I infuse sets that varies in genre, style & eras. I strive to provide a set that is enjoyable for all ages. I want to bring you a set that you won't regret and most importantly I want you to have the time of your life.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with DJ Sunset for a wedding last year, and they were phenomenal! From the moment the music started, the energy was electric, and it stayed that way all night long. DJ Sunset has an incredible ability to read the crowd, keeping the dance floor packed with guests of all ages. Their transitions between songs were seamless, and the playlist perfectly matched the couple's unique vibe and vision for their big day. Not only is DJ Sunset exceptionally talented, but they were also professional, punctual, and an absolute joy to collaborate with. They worked closely with us to ensure the timeline and key moments (like the first dance and cake cutting) went off without a hitch, and they handled everything with such ease. If you're looking for a DJ who can turn your event into an unforgettable celebration, DJ Sunset is the one. We can't wait to work with them again in the future! Owner, Camela Lynn Weddings & Events
Camela Lynn W., 5 months ago
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Dj Gary Perl 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $875
  • Serves New Athens, OH
  • Offer

We are Cleveland Ohio’s Premiere DJ Service for over 25 years. DJ Gary is the former Party DJ For Legendary Cleveland radio WGCL-98! All types of music for all types of events. We would be glad to provide you with top DJ Entertainment at an amazing price. Feel free to contact us for specials including the DJ/Photobooth combo. Gary Perl started his business over 30 years ago. He and his staff are wedding specialists and handle each bride and groom’s needs on an individual basis.

Awarded Best of Zola
As an ambient acoustical guitarist, I've had the pleasure of working with Gary Perl for over 20 yrs. During that time we have worked together at numerous weddings. I would provide live ceremony and cocktail music, and he would provide dinner and reception music and master of ceremony activities. Gary is a consumate pro. He has a knack of exceeding bride and groom expectations through has mastery of choosing the right song at the right time, turning the reception into a true celebration. He is easy to work worth and goes out of his way to make the the couple's wedding day one they will remember and cherish for the rest of their lives.
Rick I., 6 months ago

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