Events
8 Hours Non-Stop Music At Vendor Tradeshow
PRO DJs provided music and announcements at the WCP Solutions Digital and Printing Paper Roundup held at their warehouse on Airport Way in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.
I started the music at 11am and ended at 7pm, playing a variety of hit music from all genres, including some Country music to fit their Western BBQ Theme… the ribs were fantastic. The day ended with some nice prize giveaways, including two Google Nexus 7 Tablets.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
- Event Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
- Event Type: Vendor Show
- Event Location: WCP Solutions – Portland, Oregon
- 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: N/A
- Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
Julia’s Bat Mitzvah At Embassy Suites Portland
PRO DJs Steve Marker performed at Julia’s Bat Mitzvah held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, September 8, 2012.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
- Event Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012
- Event Type: Bat Mitzvah
- Event Location: Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown/Portland, OR
- Event Staff: Steve Marker
- Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: N/A
- Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Good
- 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: Good
- Incorporation of Your Requests: Good
- Lighting Effects: Good
- Equipment Appearance: Excellent
- Overall Customer Service: Excellent
- Planning Assistance: Good
- Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: N/A
- Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
Thank you to David Kinder from Kinderpics Photography for providing some photos.
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Wedding Celebration Heats Up Jenkins Estate
It was a hot one for Megan and Michael’s wedding and reception on Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Jenkins Estate in Aloha, Oregon. As the ceremony began around 6:30pm, the temperature was at it’s peak of 95 degrees. Fortunately, the meadow was completely shaded by trees, allowing everyone a comfortable seat. I set-up an alternate sound system near the stable and the brown siding provided a nice backdrop to hide my speakers a little.
Ceremony Highlights:
- Bridal Party Entrance: Colbie Callait – I Do
- Bride Entrance: Jason Mraz – I Won’t Give Up
- Sand Ceremony: Explosions In The Sky – Your Hand In Mine
- Bride/Groom Exit: Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It
I used my main sound system for the reception held behind the main house. However, most guests were seated for dinner on the front porch, so I ran a third speaker out front. It didn’t take long though for guests to permanently relocate when they realized most of the action later on would be happening out back.
Certainly, they didn’t want to miss Megan’s surprise for Michael. Little did he know that she had been taking singing lessons and before their first dance, she serenaded him with Adele’s ‘Lovesong’. Michael was taken aback, but caught up in the moment. I think all guests were moved by Megan’s performance. She admitted to being nervous, but I admired her courage.
Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: OneRepublic – Good Life
- Cake Cutting: Jack Johnson – Better Together
- First Dance: Incubus – Friends and Lovers
- Bride and Father Dance: Moody Blues – Nights In White Satin
- Groom and Mother Dance: Rascal Flatts – My Wish
- Bouquet Toss: Spice Girls – Wannabe
- Garter Toss: LMFAO – Sexy & I Know It
- Last Song: Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Shortly after 9pm, the night air was a little cooler as the dance floor was opened to everyone. It was a perfect evening to celebrate the newlyweds and everyone joined in quickly to make it a raging party. All the fun songs from the past along with the smash hits of today, including Megan’s current favorite ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ from One Direction, kept the dancers in high gear as they grooved and sometimes cheered a good time.
Congratulations Megan and Michael!
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Alex’s Vancouver Bar Mitzvah Tailgate Party
I had the pleasure of being the DJ at Alex’s Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, Washington from 7-11pm. It was a beautiful evening and the party started outside the main ballroom on the back deck that was set-up like a tailgate party (Alex is a big football fan) with inflatables and appetizers.
Around 7:45, we moved inside and Alex did a great job introducing and bringing family and friends up during the candle lighting ceremony. Next was a Challah Blessing and then me spinning ‘The Hora’ for the chair raising. The kids buffet and adult dinner followed and during this time, I passed out glow necklaces, bracelets and glasses, along with Washington Huskies stickers that went under your eyes, since Alex is big with that team.
After dinner, I led some games with the kids (Coke and Pepsi, Scavenger Hunt, Swing Dance) and gave out some great prizes before launching the music. The floor packed quickly and family and friends danced and enjoyed themselves. Mazel Tov Alex and thank you Carrie for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Steve was amazing! He was easy to work with and fun. The kids had a blast and were out on the dance floor the whole night! Everyone had a great time!” -Carrie Schnell
- Event Date: Saturday, September 1, 2012
- Event Type: Bar Mitzvah
- Event Location: Royal Oaks Country Club, Vancouver, WA
- Event Staff: Steve Marker
- Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Fair
- 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
Portland Wedding DJ Spins Tunes At The Nines
Over the last five years, Labor Day Weekend has become an increasingly popular time for weddings. And why not, the weather is normally great and with Monday off, Saturday or Sunday will work just fine. Erin and Edward chose to have their reception at the upscale The Nines in downtown Portland, Oregon on Sunday, September 2, 2012.
Guests arrived for cocktails in the foyer on the 6th floor around 6:30pm before being seated in the main ballroom for dinner. After introducing the wedding party and the newlyweds, I played a variety of soft background music for the dinner hour. One of the guests in attendance came up to me during dinner. I was the DJ at her daughter’s Bat Mitzvah in 2007… wow, time flies.
Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Breathe Carolina – Blackout
- Cake Cutting: Akon – I Can’t Wait
- First Dance: Alicia Keys – Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)
- Bride and Mother Dance: Jackson Browne – Somebody’s Baby
- Groom and Mother Dance: Boyz II Men – A Song For Mama
- Bouquet Toss: Tom Petty – American Girl
- Garter Toss: Justin Timberlake – Sexy Back
- Last Song: Justin Bieber – As Long As You Love Me
This group must have been really enjoying the long weekend because they were excited to dance from the opening number. We had some great energy the first few songs, but really cranked it up a notch when I played ‘The Hora’. Erin and Edward flew high in the chair raising and their parents (to their surprise) also took a ride 🙂
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