Events
Talia’s Urban Studio Portland Bat Mitzvah
Along with her friends, Talia was really excited for her Urban Studio Portland Bat Mitzvah celebration held on Saturday, May 28, 2022.
As guests gathered in the bar area above the main room or sat at their tables, I played about 45 minutes of background music before entertaining the kids with games, including “Name That Tune”, a scavenger hunt and one of the best limbo competitions. I was told ahead of time that Talia was really good at the limbo, but the finalists also included her mom and one other adult.
Dinner followed in the main room and then a speech from the guest of honor’s parents. Next, I opened the dance floor with the vocal version of “Hava Nagila” which led to the chair raising of Talia and her parents.
The theme was “Hawaiian” and cool accent lighting projected palm trees in each corner of the main room. At some point, the large garage door was opened to reveal a shaved ice truck which understandably drew many away from the dance floor, but only temporarily. Adults and kids danced the night away to the big hits, such as “Happy”, “Hey Ya” and “Cupid Shuffle,” plus the family’s requests for classics “Dancing Queen” and “Celebration”.
Mazel Tov Talia and thank you mom and dad, Jill and Mike for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich was so easy to work with-very friendly and accommodating of all of our requests. He did a wonderful job keeping everyone entertained with fun games and great music!” -Jill Andreyuk (Talia’s Bat Mitzvah)
- Event Date: Saturday, May 28, 2022
- Event Type: Bat Mitzvah
- Event Location: Urban Studio
- Event Staff: Rich Ellis
- Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
- Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Performance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Appearance: Excellent
- System Appearance: Excellent
- Sound Quality: Excellent
- Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
- Music Selection: Excellent
- Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
- Lighting Effects: Good
- Equipment Appearance: Excellent
- Overall Customer Service: Excellent
- Planning Assistance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
- Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
Bat Mitzvah Party Laurelhurst Club Portland
DJ Rich Ellis had the opportunity to perform at Anya’s Bat Mitzvah Party at the Laurelhurst Club in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
The ceremony was also held in the same venue from 4:30pm to just after 6:00pm. Since I was setting up in the same area where most of the guests were seated for the ceremony, I waited outside with the caterer so we could quickly come inside and setup as the room was being turned for the reception.
I had background music playing by 6:40pm. After about 30 minutes of that, many guests had already started dancing.
We then took a 20 minute break for toasts before restarting the dance floor with “The Hora” that got everyone else out of their chairs to begin a great night of dancing.
The floor was busy for nearly every song from start to finish and the 60+ guests in attendance brought the energy for big hit songs “Happy”, “Uptown Funk” and “Party In The USA”, plus the family’s requests for “Dancing Queen”, “Burning Down The House” and “Hey Ya”.
Mazel Tov Anya and thank you mom Shelley for choosing PRO DJs.
Lacamas Lake Lodge Camas Washington Wedding
Fiona and Spenser’s Lacamas Lake Lodge Camas Washington wedding took place on Monday, May 9, 2022.
The wedding began just after 5pm with both the ceremony and reception held inside. Afterwards, the rain cleared allowing for some photos to be taken on the beautiful lakefront.
Lacamas Lake Lodge Camas Washington Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Bridal Party Entrance: Brooklyn Duo – Canon in D (Pachelbel’s Canon)
- Bride Entrance: Daniel Jang – All of Me
- Bride/Groom Exit: Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On
Background music for the reception was a variety of pop and country favorites.
The bride and groom are both in the Navy and some of their music selections, including their first dance featured that theme.
Lacamas Lake Lodge Camas Washington Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Two Steps from Hell – Victory
- Cake Cutting: James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- First Dance: Henry Hall – Somewhere At Sea
- Bride and Father Dance: Lee Brice – I Don’t Dance
- Boquet Toss: Stan Rogers – Rollin’ Down To Old Maui
- Last Dance: Semisonic – Closing Time
There was some dancing, but most of the 75 guests traveled from far away and the reunion for many kept them engaged in conversation. Requests from bride and groom and their parents included songs from Van Morrison, UB40 and Bon Jovi, along with Country artists Brad Paisely, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs.
Congratulations Fiona and Spenser! Thank you to the bride’s parents Julie and Jon for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
Submitted By: Jon Wimber
- Event Date: Monday, May 9, 2022
- Event Type: Wedding
- Event Location: Lacamas Lake Lodge
- Event Staff: Rich Ellis
- Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
- Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Performance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Appearance: Excellent
- System Appearance: Excellent
- Sound Quality: Excellent
- Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
- Music Selection: Excellent
- Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
- Lighting Effects: N/A
- Equipment Appearance: Excellent
- Overall Customer Service: Excellent
- Planning Assistance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
- Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
Bat Mitzvah DJ Steve At Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
Bat Mitzvah DJ Steve Marker performed at Emma’s Bat Mitzvah celebration on April 9, 2022 at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Steve was fantastic! His music selection, games, and non-stop fun really made the party! He was also our DJ in 2019 at our other daughter’s party. We highly recommend Steve!! Thank you so much for everything.” -Julia Robinson (Emma’s Bat Mitzvah) – Portland, OR
- Event Date: April 9, 2022
- Event Type: Bat Mitzvah
- Event Location: Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
- Event Staff: Steve Marker
- Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
- Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Performance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Appearance: Excellent
- System Appearance: Excellent
- Sound Quality: Excellent
- Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
- Music Selection: Excellent
- Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
- Lighting Effects: Excellent
- Equipment Appearance: Excellent
- Overall Customer Service: Excellent
- Planning Assistance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
- Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
Corporate Karaoke Party Revolution Hall Portland
PRO DJs had the opportunity to DJ the Dr Martens AirWair corporate karaoke party held at Revolution Hall (Showbar area) in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
Guests began arriving for the Mardi Gras themed event at 5pm. After dinner and a raffle, additional prizes were available for the limbo and then dancing. I played a variety of hit songs from Michael Jackson to the “Cupid Shuffle”. This group really also enjoyed 90’s and 2000’s hip hop selections.
After about 30 minutes of dancing, we had our first karaoke performer with Kristin singing Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep”. From there, the gates opened and there were 10 more karaoke performances mixed in with the dance music.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich was absolutely professional and definitely kept the energy up at our party. We very much enjoyed working with him.” -Kristin Gunter (Dr Martens) – Portland, OR
- Event Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
- Event Type: Company Party (Karaoke)
- Event Location: Revolution Hall – Showbar area
- Event Staff: Rich Ellis
- Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
- Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Performance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Appearance: Excellent
- System Appearance: Excellent
- Sound Quality: Excellent
- Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
- Music Selection: Excellent
- Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
- Lighting Effects: Excellent
- Equipment Appearance: Excellent
- Overall Customer Service: Excellent
- Planning Assistance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
- Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
