Apr
17
2013

Dream Wedding Reception @ 11 North Pearl!

Posted By Mike Garrasi


The knot best of weddings 2 0 1 3 pickThis past Friday evening I DJed a “Dream Wedding Reception” for the new Mr. & Mrs. Justin & Renee White at 11 North Pearl in Downtown Albany, NY!  What a party! Incredible Dance Floor!!  Great Guests and one of the Coolest Brides & Grooms!

I worked with the “World Class Waitstaff & Management Team” of Mazzone Hospitality! Emily & Marleen ROCK!

The knot best of weddings 2 0 1 3 pickThe fun photo’s of myself and the Bride & Groom were taken by a great friend of mine – Photographer – Christina Primero!  You need to check out her photos!  She is fantastic!

Renee now holds the record for quickest WeddingWire.com Review EVER!  She went online and reviewed me at 3:30am on the evening of her wedding reception!!  That is 4 hours after the reception ended!!  WOW!!  Renee and Justin are so awesome!  I am very grateful for the 5 Star Review they gave me!  You can check it out below!

“Mike is the absolute BEST DJ anyone could ask for.  He helped through the whole process and never let us feel lost.  I wouldn’t recommend anyone else.  Our wedding was simply amazing and Mike played a HUGE part in that!”

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Apr
07
2013

5 Star Review @ The Franklin Plaza!

Posted By Mike Garrasi


This past Friday evening, I DJed a “Spectacular Wedding Ceremony & Reception” at The Franklin Plaza for the new Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Michele Pezzula!  The guests didn’t leave the dance floor the entire evening!!  Insane energy!

The knot best of weddings 2 0 1 3 pickIn less than 24 hours after his wedding reception, Mark had already posted a 5 Star Review of my DJ Services on WeddingWire.com!  A record!  Check out what he wrote below!  Thanks Mark & Michele!

“Without a doubt, Music Man Mike was the best part of my wedding.  He played everything we wanted to hear, was professional, and enthusiastic.  He even coordinated a surprise with my wife Michele to incorporate my favorite band into the ceremony. ”

“I absolutely, 100% recommend Music Man Entertainment.”

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Apr
05
2013

5 Star Wedding Reception @ The State Room

Posted By Mike Garrasi


On Friday, February 15th of 2013, I DJed a beautiful Wedding Reception at The State Room in Downtown Albany, NY for the Mr. & Mrs. Myles & Ashley DeBacco.
The Bride & Groom were just spectacular! I had the pleasure of working with my good friends too! Tom & Lisa at The State Room, as well as Photographer Linda Conley and Linda Cousins Jensen of Flowers By Linda! What a team!

Myles recently gave me a 5 STAR REVIEW on WeddingWire.com!   I am very thankful for such an amazing review!  Please check out what he wrote below!

“Mike was great.  We were married in February and he was our DJ service. During the whole wedding planning process Mike was nothing but a great person and very flexible. He was always a pleasure to talk to on the phone, made you feel like you were the only thing that he had going on every time you spoke and the day of service was top notch.”

“Mike is a great value for the service he provides – great price and a great presence.   We had run into an issue with a Pianist that we had hired and Mike assured us not to worry and that we could consider him a wedding planner of ours since he’s got so much experience.   It was really great to have someone with such experience and skills to ensure everything goes better than planned.”

“I would definitely recommend Mike for anyone on a budget – that doesn’t want budget level service.   At our wedding the top 3 things every complimented on was the music, photographer and the food. When you are taken care of on those fronts – everything else falls into place!”

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Feb
04
2013

Saratoga National Golf Club Wedding 5 Star Review on WeddingWire!

Posted By Mike Garrasi


The knot best of weddings 2 0 1 3 pickOn Saturday, January 5th of 2013, I had the pleasure of DJing the Wedding Ceremony & Reception for the new Mr. & Mrs. Timothy & Samantha Schmitt @ Saratoga National Golf Club! What a Wedding Day!!  Absolutely Beautiful Ceremony in the Foyer at National, Incredible 5 Star Cuisine, a Packed Dance Floor and a Very Cool Bride & Groom with lots of Great Family & Friends in attendance!  You could not ask for more!

That evening I had the pleasure of working with my friends, who are also some of the best Pro’s in the business!  Photographer Tom Wall and of course Traci, Danielle and their “World Class Staff” at Saratoga National!

I recently received a “Spectacular” 5 STAR REVIEW on WeddingWire from Timothy & Samantha, that I have posted below!

“We loved absolutely everything Mike did and would recommend him to anybody who wants the best DJ and wants to have a good time.  He kept the party going from the first minute to the last and we really appreciate him doing the music for our wedding.  We wish we could give him more than 5 stars!!!  Thanks again Mike and we look forward to having you do our 10 year anniversary!!!”

Thank you Timothy & Samantha!

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Jan
29
2013

The Knot Best of Weddings 2013 Winner!!

Posted By Mike Garrasi


Music Man Entertainment has been named “Winner†in The Knot Best of  Weddings 2013! This is the 2nd Year in a Row to win this title!

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I am proud to announce Music Man Entertainment featuring DJ Mike Garrasi has been selected as a “2013 Winner†in The Knot Best of Weddings, a special section in The Knot Capital District / Upstate NY Magazine and on www.theknot.com/vendors/best-of-weddings from The Knot, the number-one wedding resource that’s most trusted by brides.

The Knot Best of Weddings 2013 provides a “by brides, for brides†guide to the top wedding professionals across the country, and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources. From New York florists and Seattle bridal salons to DC makeup artists, engaged couples will find detailed feedback on local wedding businesses reviewed by thousands of newlyweds who had great things to say.

I am thrilled to have been chosen for this  “National Recognized† Award for 2 Years straight!  Thanks to everything who voted for me!

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Jan
15
2013

High Energy Wedding Reception @ The Canfield Casino

Posted By Mike Garrasi


The knot best of weddings 2 0 1 3 pickOn Saturday, December 29th of 2012, I DJed a Winter Themed Wedding Reception at The Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, NY for the new Mr. & Mrs. Domenico & Samantha DeNitto!  Such a “Super Cool” Bride & Groom!  They went with my “Up Lighting Enhancement Package” featuring 18 Up Lights to totally transform the Ballroom in “WHITE LIGHT” during their Dinner Hour and then we changed it up  to “MULTIPLE COLORED LIGHTS” during the Dancing Segment of their Reception!  Boy did it POP!!

That evening I worked with many Great Friends too!  Frank and the “Always on Top of Their Game” Staff of Mansion Catering by Mazzone Hospitality, Designer of the “Stars” David Michael Schmidt from Renaissance Floral Design, Maddy & Meredith of the Famous Christine A. Wheat Special Events Firm, World Class Photographer Tracey Buyce + Daniel Cooper and Legendary Videographer Al Woodard! Awesome Team for an Awesome Reception!!

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Samantha even gave me a 5 STAR Review on WeddingWire writing –  “LOVE LOVE LOVE the MUSIC MAN!!  He was AMAZING!”

The video below I filmed with my iPhone!  It definitely captured the High Energy on the Dance Floor that evening!  Check out the “Cool” Up Lights!  Click the Link Below

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To view an AMAZING Preview of Samantha & Domenico’s Wedding Day captured by Videographer Al Woodard.  Click the Link Below –

http://vimeo.com/56565143

Enjoy!

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Jan
07
2013

WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards 2013 Winner!!

Posted By Mike Garrasi


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Just found out that I won the 2013 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award!!  This is my second year in a row that I have won this award!

This means I am in the top 5% of Wedding Pros nationwide!  The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awardsâ„¢ recognizes the top local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.

I am so grateful to all the Bride’s & Groom’s who have taken the time to give me amazing reviews on WeddingWire!  Thanks a million!!

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Jan
05
2013

Key Hall 5 Star Wedding Reception Review on WeddingWire!

Posted By Mike Garrasi


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On Thursday, December 13th of 2012 I had the pleasure of DJing Daniel & Amanda’s Wedding Ceremony & Reception @ Key Hall.  What a party!  Great Bride & Groom with lots of great friends and family dancing the night away!

Just recently after Daniel & Amanda returned from their Honeymoon in Paris, they gave me a 5 Star Review on WeddingWire.com!  You can check it out below.

“Mike was amazing to work with.  He took phone calls any time of day (even 11:30 PM), for any question.  He was always up beat, curteous, and professional.  He treated my wife and I very well, and always double checked everything with us before proceeding or going with what other guests may have wanted.  I whole heartedly recommend Mike, and would work with him again in a heart beat.”

Thanks Daniel & Amanda!

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Jan
01
2013

Glen Sanders Mansion 5 Star Review on WeddingWire!!

Posted By Mike Garrasi


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On Friday evening I had the please of DJing Sarah & Lee’s Wedding Reception @ Glen Sanders Mansion!  Super Cool Bride & Groom!  Amazing Reception!  Their Family and Friends were on the Dance Floor the entire night!  Sarah & Lee went with my “Enhancement Up Lighting Package” which features 8 Lights.  The lights really transformed the Ballroom to match their Wedding Colors.

Within 24 hours I had received a 5 Star Review on WeddingWire from Lee!!  Unbelievable!

“The Music Man is a must at any wedding.  He takes care of everything from start to finish.  Made our special night perfect.  Thanks Mike, Lee & Sarah!!!!!!”

Thank you Lee & Sarah!

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Dec
27
2012

Downtown Albany’s “The State Room” 5 Star Wedding Reception Review!

Posted By Mike Garrasi


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Back on November 10th, I had the pleasure of DJing a really “Amazing” Wedding Reception at The State Room in Downtown Albany for Paige & Matthew.  They were a Fantastic Bride & Groom!  Their guests traveled from all over the United States and even as far away as Poland to attend their wedding.  The ballroom at The State Room looked beautiful with Paige & Matthew’s  “Up Lighting” and a Custom “Monogram Light” on the ceiling!  What a party!!  Their guests danced the entire night away!

I also had the pleasure of working with a few of my Great Friends!!  Tom + Lisa and the entire staff at The State Room!!  What a crew and what cuisine!!  5 Stars!!

The Wedding & Event Planner who “Sparkles” the most – Katie O’Malley!!  She is awesome!

And the “Rock Star” Photographer – Chris Sawicki!  Killer shots!!  Just check out his blogs!!  He ROCKS!

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This afternoon I received a great review from Paige on WeddingWire that I wanted to share to with everyone.

“Mike is an amazingly friendly and energetic professional.  He really makes you smile and is willing to accommodate you in any way he can.  We really put him to the test with a lot of ethnic music and traditions and he helped us pull it off without a hitch.  It’s easy to see why people love working with him so much.  Thanks Mike!”

Thank you Paige & Matthew!!

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