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Can't decide on music/DJ

arf3420arf3420 member
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in Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
I keep going back and forth between whether or not we should have a live band or a DJ.  And I'm running out of time to decide!   I found a great, affordable band, but I'm concerned that the song list will be a lot more limited than it would be with a DJ.... so now I've gone back to looking at DJs again.  
Has anyone used Premium Soundz, DJ Psycho Jim, or AMP Event?  Any reviews would be greatly appreciated!  I need to book someone soon since our wedding is in June!
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Re: Can't decide on music/DJ

  • NIKIKRUISENIKIKRUISE
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    edited December 2011
    I prefer DJs to bands but thats just me. I feel like they have more of a range in the music they play.
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  • cgyvhucgyvhu member
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    edited December 2011
    I also prefer DJs due to the range (and the fact that the songs sound exactly the way you know them!)

    No advice on the DJs you named - sorry!
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  • sampattesampatte member
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    edited December 2011
    We had a band because that was the one thing my husband really wanted.  I was not so sure about it because I thought people would be upset by not hearing many of the radio hits BUT the band was a huge success.  Everyone was talking about how great they were.  It was so much fun and when there's live entertainment, they can adjust to the crowd.  Also, we did have some radio hits played when they band took their breaks.  Good luck with you decision!!!
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  • tysongftysongf
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    edited December 2011
    Look into DJ Master Gee!
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  • tysongftysongf
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    edited December 2011
    Best DJ EVER!!   posted 10/27/2011

    DJ Master Gee and Alex were the best DJ's I have seen at a wedding in a long time. They kept everyone on the dance floor, took requests and actually played them, had great music at dinner. The best part was that Master Gee took over all of the events we had planned for after dinner (first dance, cake cutting, dollar dance, etc) and we didn't have to lift a finger. We had so many guests comment on how great the DJ was we knew we had made the right choice. If you want to keep people dancing and having a good time, you need to hire DJ Master Gee.

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  • williaam2williaam2 member
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    edited December 2011
    We're doing a combo - live music throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner, then a dj for dancing.  I work in event planning so I really wanted the feel of a live performance, but I find that a good dj is better able to adapt to the crowd once the drinks start to flow :)
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  • arf3420arf3420 member
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    edited December 2011
    @williaam2 - Who are you using for your music?  I emailed Steven Vance Entertainment because I need a string quartet for the ceremony, and Steven also offers a live strolling violin during dinner then a DJ in the evening, so I could just do a combo deal for everything and it seems like maybe the best option.  Still waiting to hear if he's available for our date though, so I'm wondering if there are other entertainers that offer similar packages?
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  • Barrbride12Barrbride12 member
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    edited December 2011
    We'll be going with a DJ, but it'll be tough to pick.  My fiancee is pretty picky- he's a DJ himself.   So as for DJ's, Dean Shumani has come highly recommended to us.  
    I'm pretty partial to my fiance Dan & his friend Keith, though...  (obviously).  Our wedding is the following weekend, but I'd be happy to recommend them if you need someone!
    Good luck!
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