"Can I have your DJ's contact information?! Please, I want him at my next event!"
... said around 10 people at the end of my graduation party.
Working with Wes was such a pleasure. We met a little more than a month before the party and talked about the music, the atmosphere, and what I would be looking for that evening. I asked for more of an "old school" R&B style of music for eating and talking and then hip hop/party music for the dancing part and the music that Wes played was perfect. My mom and other guests in her generation enjoyed hearing music they grew up with, music that I didn't even know much about, so it was clear how much work Wes put into selecting songs that would fit the mood of the party. When we transitioned into dancing, he started with music that everyone knew the dance to - the Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide - which got everyone to their feet and then transitioned into party style music. Nothing he played was vulgar or inappropriate, and everyone from my little cousins to great aunts enjoyed themselves.
The only thing I provided for him was a table and he had everything else he needed. I'm still so impressed by how accommodating he was and how clearly he was able to communicate with me, since I don't know much at all about DJ'ing and how much it entails. Wes came on time, set up and got music playing almost instantly and if he needed anything, he went directly to the caterers who owned the space for assistance while I tried to finish last minute decorations and setting up. He was professional and had everything in control the entire night.
I'm most grateful for the way that Wes interacted with my guests. He took song requests, got down and danced for a bit when no one else seemed interested, took the time to introduce himself while he was trying to work, and went out of his way to be kind to everyone. There were times when people would come up to me and point out how much he was enjoying himself as he stood on the stage and danced alone while DJ'ing. I still have friends and family members that ask about him and want his contact information for their events 3 months later. After the party, he thanked me for asking him to be a part of the celebration and giving him the honor of making it special - no one does that. I can guarantee that music is more than job to Wes, it's a part of who he is, and this passion coexists with his desire to make the people around him feel good. What more could you want in someone who sets the tone of your event? I honestly can't thank him enough for making my graduation party great. I've seen him at weddings provide the exact experience I wanted for my guests and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to make their occasion a bit more special
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