DJ. Musician. Entertainer. Everything you need for your event!

I know planning an event and choosing a DJ can be a lot; let me make the music the easiest part for you. I’ve been making memorable experiences for 17 years; where I shine is matching the music to your vibe while also reading the room, using real DJ transitions to keep the dance floor energy up, working with vendors to keep the event running smoothly, interacting with the crowd, and customizing what I do for each client to create an authentic celebration that brings you and your guests together. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or private party; I've got you covered.

This might not be the 500th event that you've planned, but it is for me and I use my experience as a top entertainment professional to help you every step of the way; from your first message, to the last song of the night.

About me: I'm an outgoing & kind person that genuinely loves bringing people together through music. I've performed nationwide as a professional entertainer in event small to large; I deliver the same quality at a 20-person backyard party as I do at a 350-person luxury destination wedding. I started off my career with very humble beginnings in NY and worked up to performing luxury events for celebrities & pro athletes in the exclusive mountain resorts of CO. Now I'm based in NC and I bring my wealth of music entertainment knowledge to all types of events across the nation.

Event planning: Making decisions can get overwhelming; to make things easier I have a simple & powerful planning app for you to easily keep track of your music preferences/requests, timeline, & details. Even your guests can even make their own song requests in advance!

I offer live music services as a singer & guitarist for a unique addition to DJ services. Do you love the idea of live music for the wedding ceremony or cocktail hour, and then DJ music to dance the night away? Or maybe having live music & DJ music to spice up the dance floor! This might be a perfect fit for you, and a lot easier than hiring multiple music vendors for the same event.

Below are my most frequently asked questions:

Q: What do you charge?
A: This varies based on your event type, date, and location. Starting price is $1000 and the price goes up for weekends during wedding season (May-October) and for events located more than 100 miles from Raleigh, NC. Ceremony sound & music services are an extra $300-500. Send me your date & location and I'll give you an exact quote.

Q: Can I pick the music for my wedding/event?
A: Yes! You can be as specific or open as you'd like about your music preferences.

Q: What kind of sound & lighting do you use?
A: I use top-quality sound equipment that immerses you in sound at any volume; you've haven't heard music sound this good before! For lighting I use modern tube/bar lights that are wireless so they can be placed anywhere, they're bright enough to make a party vibe but unlike traditional lighting they don't blind people or ruin the photos during the event. I also offer room up-lighting to enhance the look of any venue by coloring the walls with colored light. I have examples of these in my profile "Photos & Videos" section.

Q: Do you offer ceremony services?
A: Yes! I offer DJ music or custom live music arrangements of your songs. I use wireless speakers that can be placed anywhere, and I use wireless lapel and/or handheld microphones for the officiant, couples vows, and any readings/speeches. My speakers are waterproof and I'm not afraid of a little rain! My rule is "if you can stand outside in it, so can I".

Q: Do you provide a wireless microphone for toasts/speeches?
A: Yes! I always setup a wireless microphone to use for any toasts/speeches.

Q: What is your DJ style?
A: I'm an open format DJ, which is a fancy way of saying I play a wide variety of popular dance music styles like Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock, EDM, Country, Latin, R&B, etc. I also am well versed in non-dance music for the times when you need good music at a non-dance energy for cocktail hour, dinner, or a welcome party. This can be acoustic versions of popular music, jazz, adult contemporary, folk, Motown, etc. I can add some club-specific DJ styles to the event music; such as Techno, Dub, Trap, House, etc. but I do not perform these club styles for the entire event.

Q: What is the booking process like?
A: I'll need your date & location, then give you a pricing quote, and answer any questions you have. If you'd like to move forward with booking I'll send you a contract to look over and e-sign. Then a 50% deposit is due within 30 days, I accept most major forms of payment like credit card, Venmo, Paypal, Cash App, and a mailed check. After I received the deposit you're all set! I'll reach out to setup a time to chat on a phone call or video call to start getting a feel on your wedding vibe.

Feel free to message me for a quote or with any questions you may have, I'm always happy to talk about your event.

Cheers,
-Marty Nightengale

Scene Magazine says: “Charming, outgoing, bringing the party while exuding high energy & a contagious vibe; Marty is always a crowd pleaser!”