This past Saturday evening I DJed a “Winter Wonderland” Themed Wedding Reception for Mr. & Mrs. Zachary & Kimberlyn Hulbert.  They were a Super Bride & Groom with many Great Family & Friends in attendance!  The Dance Floor was PACKED all night!!

The day after the wedding I had already received a 5 Star WeddingWire review from Kimberlyn!  See wrote:

“We had an amazing time last night at out wedding!  Mike did everything that we had wanted!”

Thank you so much Kimberlyn & Zachary!  Attached is a quick clip from their reception I filmed with my iPhone 5.   Just click the LINK BELOW.

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I love the Brides, Grooms and Couples who I DJ for every weekend!  Today I received a really cool 5 STAR Review on WeddingWire from Trish & Dave Plagenza who just celebrated this Wedding Reception on Friday, December 7th at Longfellows!  Thanks Trish & Dave!  Amazing Wedding!  I even got to work with a few friends!  Geri Thompson and her amazing staff at Longfellows!!  Photographer – Niki Rossi and Videographer – Ray Stockwell!  What a crew!

Check out the review below!

Mike was truly the BEST!  I still remember my initial phone call with him and how energetic and excited he was on the other end to talk about our wedding.  Our second phone call was a half hour conversation about weddings and how music is the most important part of the reception.  We were clearly on the same page!  Mike is so friendly and accomodating to every request!  Thanks again, Mike!  We are “pumped” that you were our DJ on a night we will never forget!

Book him now people!

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Mike Garrasi of Music Man Entertainment was simply incredible, and that is an understatement. He made December 1, 2012 a night to remember. From our first phone call, I knew that he was going to be the perfect fit, and I was right. When we had to postpone our wedding in 2011, because my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Mike was was more than flexible. He so very generously rolled over our deposit when we decided on our new date the following year. Not only was he flexible, but was so sincere in his concern for my mother’s health. He even called during the year “postponement” to check on her health!

With my mother cancer-free, we began to meet with vendors again and Mike was more than happy to come to our home and meet with Patrick, my mother, and I. He made her feel very confident that we would have the best wedding ever, although, I already knew that he would make it that way.

He guided us through our song choices, helping Patrick and I finally decide on “Someone Like You.” Together, we planned the bridal party’s entrance, which was quite a hit that night. He helped to organize my family’s flash mob surprise for us, and dedicated a polka to my late grandfather. When he announced my and Patrick’s name for the first time, it was incredible and a moment that I’ll cherish forever.

Mike kept the dance floor packed the entire night, and played a variety of music that kept everyone out there from start to finish. He was amazing and we cannot thank him enough for playing a part in giving us the best night of our lives.

Thank you!!
Patrick and Rebecca McGrouty – Wedding Reception @ The Franklin Plaza on 12/01/12

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5 Star Wedding Wire Review!

This review was recently written by Megan & Ryan Engelhardt.  They celebrated their Wedding Ceremony & Reception at Albany Country Club on September 14th of 2012.

Since we lived in FL while planning our Capital District wedding, it was quite a task finding the perfect vendors.  My husband worked with a DJ company out of NYC/Long Island when he was younger and he knew that finding the right music would MAKE our night.  After a lot of research and reading lots of previous couple’s reviews on WeddingWire, we narrowed our search to the top 3 DJs…. and I have to tell you, once we spoke with Mike our search was OVER!  Mike was full of positive energy and really professional.  I have never met someone so excited about what he does and when it came down to talking prices he was extremely reasonable compared to his competition.  He never missed a scheduled call with us, was prompt with his replies and when we flew into town, he was always available to meet face to face, which was very important for me as we got closer to the end of the process.  He always treated us as though we were people and not dollar signs, which was a lot of the vibe we got from his competitors.

Now, the day of the wedding, he was SO organized.  We had our ceremony and reception at the same venue so he handled all mic work for the officiant and readers.  He played the intro music for the ceremony which was perfect for all our special touches, then changed it up and rocked our reception.  Picking the music for our day was a big deal to my husband and I, and Mike was completely ok with us being so involved!  This was a huge relief for me because (1) I had nothing to worry about on the day of our wedding, he took care of everything with the other vendors involved and (2) all guests, both older and younger, kept telling our immediate family members it was the best wedding they had ever been to!  Now that has a lot to do with the entertainment, since it’s 2/3 of the evening is spent dancing the night away.

Hats off to you Mike, you were a GEM to work with!!  If we could give you 10 stars we would!!

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A “Behind The Scenes” pic of JP Elario and myself taken at the National Museum of Dance during a Summer Wedding in 2012.  Please check out the entire Elario Photography “Behind The Scenes From 2012” Blog.  You will LOVE IT!  Brilliant!

 

Joe Elario Photography “Behind The Scenes From 2012” Blog Post Link

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I am thrilled to announce that I was recently contacted by The Knot and informed that their “Best of Weddings” Winner list has been internally released.  And I was chosen as a WINNER for 2013!!  This is a HUGE honor!  I want to thank all of my Past, Present and Future Couples!  Without your support this would not have been made possible.  I am very grateful!  Thanks a million!!

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5 Star Rating!!

Mike helped make our wedding an amazing event. From the first time we spoke on the phone, to our last meeting before the wedding, Mike did a great job of listening to what we wanted, making recomendations on music, and explaining how he would run the wedding. He did an amazing job the night of the wedding, kept the dancefloor busy, and his selection of music was great. He even made last minute changes I requested, and was willing to go in on a well timed joke during the best man speech. We were very happy with our overall experience, and you should definetely book Music Man for your event!!

Pam & Cory Foppiano – The State Room in Albany, NY – 11/24/12

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Here go again!  Another really cool Video for my Blog!

This video was filmed by Cheryl Lighthall of CASL Productions!  She is amazing!  She definitely captures the moment, as you are about to witness!

The video was filmed on Saturday, September 3rd of 2011 and showcases the Wedding Day of Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Amanda Mocerine.  They were a super couple to DJ for and their friends and family were on the dance floor for the entire evening!  I couldn’t have asked for more!  What a night!  On top of all that, not only was I able to work with Cheryl and her sister, I also worked with a few of the best professionals the wedding industry has to offer!  Great Friends like the super cool team of JP & Joe Elario of Elario Photography!  Their Photo Booth ROCKS and is so much fun to have at a Wedding Reception!  The always upbeat Make-Up Artist – Tina of Flawless by Tina.  Super talented Kris Ann Elario of Fleurtacious Designs.  And of course the world class waitstaff of Mallozzi’s!!  What a night!

I really think that you will love this feature film!  It is so much fun to watch!  Just “Click†the link below.  See ya soon!

http://vimeo.com/34176491

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The knot best of weddings 2 0 1 3 pickThis is a first for me, but I figured why not, it would be really cool!  Video on my Blog!

This past October 9th of 2011, I DJed a Gorgeous Fall Wedding @ The Inn At Erlowest in Lake George, NY.  The new Mr. & Mrs. Tony & Wendy Rudis were just such an awesome couple!  Their wedding day was just perfect!  From the Ceremony to the Last Dance of the evening.  They had a picture perfect day too!  I was able to work with an a Great Wedding Planner – Shannon Whitney of Wedding Planning Plus, a Super Banquet Manager – Erin Dewey of The Inn At Erlowest and the Always Amazing Photographer Alisha Clark-Walker & Film Maker Josh Rask of Clark + Walker Studio.

You have to watch this trailer from Wendy & Tony’s wedding day filmed by Josh of Clark+Walker Studio!  It is totally amazing!  It will put you in the moment!  Just “Click” the link below.  Enjoy!

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With Spring right around the corner and wedding season really starting to kick off, I’ve been getting many requests for ideas for Ceremony Music Selections.  So I figured now would be the perfect time write a Blog about it and feature a short list of ideas.  Enjoy!

Music by the Artists – Vitamin String Quartet & Lumiere String Quartet

“Canon in D” – Pachelbel

“Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring” – Bach

“Air On The G String” – Bach

“Air From Water Music” – Handel

“Four Seasons – Spring†– Vivaldi

“Four Seasons – Winter†– Vivaldi

“Bridal Chorus” – Wagner

“Trumpet Voluntary” – Clarke

“Wedding March” – Mendelssohn

“The Wedding Song” – Paul Stooky

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