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About

Based out of Riverside, California, Backbeat Events is a professional entertainment company specializing in wedding functions. Serving all of the Inland Empire, these experts are dedicated to providing you and yours a top-tier festive experience on their special day. Regardless of your preferred taste in music, owner and lead DJ, Christopher Merrell and his team are well versed in almost all genres.

Services Offered

Backbeat Events offers a uniquely personalized experience to you and your partner. Each talented member of Christopher’s DJ team is passionate about people and tailoring their services to fit specific needs. Through a series of consultations, these professionals determine factors such as your desired playlist, a day-of timeline, and more. They can’t wait to be a part of your celebration and ensure top sound quality with a range of state-of-the-art PA systems and MC microphones. Backbeat Events subscribes to only one event per day, giving you peace of mind that all attention will be focused on your wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$100

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Backbeat Events

Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 03/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We had the time of our lives!

Chris was incredible to work with and I completely trusted him with both MCing and DJing our wedding. He was equally fun and professional when on the mic and I'm pretty sure our guests never left the dance floor - even after we did!
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Erin Sent on 12/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Chris is THE ONE 🤩 10/10 recommended

Chris is absolutely INCREDIBLE. From our first consultation all the way to our reception, he was professional, charismatic, and so fun! He took the time to get to know both me and my husband, and took our music tastes and our personalities into consideration when creating the music for our wedding. It turned out perfectly. We got so many compliments all night about how much fun it was. Everyone danced all night, the vibes were IMMACULATE. Not only was the music perfect, he worked closely with my coordinator to make announcements to guests and keep things running smooth. He executed every aspect of our vision, and helped us have a truly perfect night. We are so grateful to Chris for being a part of our event. This man has TALENT, hire him for your next everything, you won’t regret it.
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Alexis Sent on 11/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

October Gothic Wedding

Hands down an amazing dj! He really kept the wedding atmosphere positive and fun! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great and flexible dj!
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Olivia Sent on 06/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best, most reliable , and qualified DJ !

Chris was nothing short of amazing! My Husband and I got married in May of this year . We heard about Chris through family friends and we are so glad we did! He was quick to respond to our inquiry for a meeting to discuss our wedding and the specifics we had in mind . The initial meeting was a great time for him to get to know us and for us to get to know him. He asked thorough questions was very professional but friendly. For me and my husband he’s exactly what we needed and wanted out of a DJ. He has extensive knowledge in sound and song writing and mixing so I was filled with confidence that we had the best of the best . Come our wedding day Chris was punctual if not early. And was key to directing the flow of our reception as our MC and with the music . He also kept things spirited and lively for the dance floor and every single one of our guests had an amazing time! They even commented at what an amazing job he was doing . In short he was spectacular and I would recommend him every time for any event!
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Garrett Sent on 06/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Jarboe’s

Chris was an amazing DJ. He was organized and did an incredible job capturing the music vibes we wanted to play and celebrate on the dance floor on our wedding day.
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Jason Sent on 06/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Prepared, Enthusiastic!

We were so thankful and excited to have DJ Chris for our wedding! He was professional when we met with him to discuss our vision for our music and transitions for our wedding. And professional throughout our wedding. He followed the music plan that he helped create as well as the transitions he talked through for our guests. We could tell he was prepared and having a great time doing what he loves. We absolutely recommend DJ Chris for your wedding!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 06/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, fun and organized

Chris was so helpful and professional while working with us on our wedding. He helped us with the ceremony and reception, we played the shoe game and he came up with such fun and family-friendly questions. We will happily recommend Chris to to any of our friends and family if they need a DJ!
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Wyatt Sent on 05/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Experience Despite Crazy Circumstances

We met Chris through seeing him DJ at our mutual friends wedding. We were blown away by the atmosphere that he creates. Not only does his talent light up the room, but his friendliness and intentionally makes it easy to connect and rely on him. Amidst the pandemic, we had to adapt as a couple and transform our already mapped out wedding into something we never expected. Venues canceled, vendors canceled, panic set in. But God and His goodness showed us a way to still make it happen. Chris was with us every step of the way through the planning and rearranging, and we were beyond thankful for his support and services. By his talent and skills, our wedding came to life. We gave him a few of our favorite songs and songs that we hoped to hear and through that, he created the best atmosphere for our wedding and shaped the whole flow of the day. A DJ is an essential part to maintaining the flow and schedule of the wedding. Chris did a remarkable job and connected with our other vendors so well. We recommend Chris for anyone who wants a talented and hyped DJ to not only make their day insanely fun, but make it one of the best of your lives.
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Lauren Sent on 05/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ in the Biz

Chris seriously set the tone with the entire wedding and it was AMAZING! Everything went so smooth and he definitely got the crowd hyped and ready to celebrate. He knows the perfect music to play and he had EVERYONE out on the dance floor. A DJ will make or break your wedding and he definitely made our wedding a special one!
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Frank Sent on 06/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Chacon Wedding 2018

Chris was the best DJ. We met a couple of weeks ahead of our wedding to discuss what songs needed placing at certain times. Some of our songs were short and Chris assured us that he would make them work. After discussing the prime songs we would like played during the night we finished up.
Our wedding day was great and Chris even helped by playing all the customary songs a traditional Mexican party. We let him do his thing and he took really good care of us. Our family members loved how diverse and extensive his music really was. We highly recommend Chris and we thank him for making our day extra special. He is a great dude with great music for an awesome price hands down!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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