Can't speak highly enough for DJ Dave of Ascent DJ Productions. DJ Dave was the DJ and MC at our wedding in June 2023 at the North Lake Tahoe Event Center. DJ Dave came recommended by our wedding planners, who curate a cream-of-the-crop vendor list, of which DJ Dave was at the top for their events. DJ Dave is top-notch, uber professional DJ and MC, and encyclopedic in his music knowledge. DJ Dave provided a template document of songs needed for the wedding event. Anxious about how to approach this, we put together a few Spotify playlists that were "of the ilk" or "in spirit" or the genre/styles of music we wanted for cocktail hours, dinner, and dancing. We were shy about the wedding music, knowing the kind of music we like, but also not necessarily being the person with the iPod or running Spotify at parties.... and also not knowing what songs we wanted for particular moments (ie, walking down the aisle!). DJ Dave was a patient and wise steward! About 10 days out from our event, we had nearly a 3 hour phone call with DJ Dave going step-by-step through the event. It was a SUPER fun back and forth that had us all rattling off songs and genres and then altogether singing along! He helped us re-vamp the playlist for dinner. Importantly, DJ Dave help set the context and scene for how the wedding day would go, each part of the event -- whether people would be up and chatting and the music needed to be more background, or else people would be dancing and rowdy and we need the music to bring the party! Altogether, DJ Dave MCd a perfect wedding day. He was cool, calm, collected, amazing organized, kept the day on schedule, moved the party between two different rooms at the venue seamlessly. He had speakers for inside, speakers for outside, lights, lapels, microphones, and more. Everything worked on the first go -- not a single blunder or blip. It could not have been a more professional set-up. Above all else, DJ Dave brought the dance party! Folks were on the dance floor from the first song to the last. Every song built on the one prior, feeling the energy of the crowd.

DJ Dave of Ascent DJ Productions is the best in the Basin. If you're hosting an event, professional AND fun, and you want to sit back and ENJOY the day, DJ Dave is your go-to.

DJ Dave was amazing. He was so patient and kind throughout the planning process, making sure to take into account all of our preferences. He made and remade playlists for multiple occasions at our wedding (ceremony, photos, and reception) and helped us to craft our other wedding weekend playlists so that there weren’t too many repeat songs throughout the weekend. During reception, he kept everyone on the dance floor with his great music and energy— we had a blast! Then, when he was wrapping up and we were switching to a playlist, he helped us to adjust the volume on the new sound system and even gave us a helpful tip about how to auto-blend songs on Spotify to skip the awkward pause in between songs. He was fantastic and we highly recommend him for your wedding!

My wife and I cannot express in words how amazing DJ Dave (Ascent DJ Productions) was to work with, both before and during our wedding. Our day was a dream come true, and Dave played a pivotal role in making it the most memorable day of our lives! From the very beginning, Dave showed incredible professionalism and a deep understanding of the kind of music we wanted to have played. He met with us multiple times on Zoom before the big day to ensure he knew exactly what we wanted (especially when we didn't), and he went above and beyond to ensure our desires were met. He brought numerous recommendations with him to help us plan playlists to keep the mood appropriate and to eventually keep our family and friends dancing all night. Every guest we spoke to after the event had nothing but great things to say about the music! Dave was professional, patient (when we missed many of the deadlines), and always brought relevant ideas to the table. We cannot recommend him enough. 11/10! - A&K 2023