Bunn DJ Company

Steve has been with us for so long now that I forget when he started, but he is one of our most requested DJs! Do you want a hard-working DJ? Look no further! He does MANY charity, non-profit, and promotional gigs each year for Bunn DJ Company. He is a true team player.

Frank has been DJing ever since he was in 7th grade. Frank was the one with the jam box on field trips taking requests and rockin’ the bus. Randy Bennett knew Frank way back in the day during the times when there used to be record stores on every corner. Both of them ran independent stores in the Raleigh area. Frank was born in Raleigh and grew up in Durham. Later, he played drums in a high school rock band. For college, he decided to go to NC State where he would DJ at clubs and fraternity parties.

Mitch has been DJing for over 12 years now, and has had the opportunity to work at all types of events – making sure that each unique event receives the personal attention it deserves.

Joe met Mitch one night while DJing. He talked about his DJ background and the standards of his service. Joe knew right away that he needed him on the team. Mitch always has a smile on his face when he comes to the office and spends his free time chasing his kids around, trying to hit the gym, and watching sports.

Kent Bloms moved to North Carolina from North Dakota in 2004 leaving behind a DJ and nightclub business. When he got married a year later and needed a wedding DJ, guess who he called? That’s right, Joe Bunn. One thing lead to another and a few months after their wedding, Kent realized the “DJ bug” had bitten again and he wanted to get back into the business. The rest, as they say, is history. Wow, that is cliche.

Kent has been DJ’ing for clubs, parties, and weddings since 1998. Along with DJ’ing he runs Classic Carolina Photobooths, Inc., is a high school business teacher, and also coaches JV basketball. In his 10 minutes per day of free time he enjoys spending time with his 2 boys and playing basketball and baseball.

Mark McNally was born and bred in Belfast, Ireland where he lived until the age of 27. He moved to the states in 2007 and now resides here in North Carolina with his wife Charlene and three young children, Alex, Kristin & Conor. Yes, he still has the Irish accent, No, he doesn’t know Bono.

Mark has been spinning records since he was a teenager and really knows how to control a dance floor and keep the party going. His personality is felt at every event and everyone is always responding to how much they loved hearing his Irish Brogue. Mark states, “I really love what I do. For me DJ’ing is not a job, it’s a passion. It’s great to be a part of the best in the business with Joe Bunn and the entire DJ team. I look forward to making your event a memorable one. Chifidh me ar an urlar thu (translation: I’ll see you on the dance floor) in Gaelic”.

I grew up loving music mostly soul, funk, and adult R&B. I was a drummer and drum major in high school, then a DJ roadie and assistant throughout college. Becoming a DJ was just another creative expression for me. “When I saw that Bunn DJ Company was hiring, I met with Joe and realized this was a company that I wanted to work for! I am excited to see minds, bodies, and souls moving to the music.”

Joe met Mark at a local restaurant where he used to DJ on Thursdays. Mark just kept showing up week after week and wanting to do a “set”. After seeing his skills, Joe hired him on the spot. He is a great asset to any type of party.

Mark Toney started DJ’ing in New Jersey and New York in 1990. After burning out on the “city life”, he moved down south to North Carolina to start fresh. His love of music carried through and he is now working weddings, clubs, private parties, and other events. His spare time is devoted to music, basketball, and watching sports. Mark writes, “I’m proud to be part of the Bunn DJ Company roster. My years of experience will make your event shine.”

Growing up with a family-owned DJ company, Cody was literally born into the business. Having access to a library of the classic hits from the time he was able to listen, and attending gigs/events from middle school dances to marriages, he has a boatload of experience with entertaining people musically for over 12 years!
He is also an aspiring songwriter who is constantly collaborating with some of the best producers in North Carolina and is really in-depth with the modern pop culture as well. If a well-rounded variety of music that’ll make people wanna dance and fall in love is what you’re looking for, look no further!

Jeff is a 70’s baby who was born and raised in Harlem, NYC. Jeff was exposed to DJ’ing firsthand from his roommate at UNC-CH in the late ’80s. Since that experience, he has provided music for clients, family, and friends for various events over a number of years.

Since launching as an official DJ, he has expanded his repertoire to include music from the old school radio stations in NYC, Dancehall and Soca due to his family lineage, the 80’s / 90’s club and house scene of New Jersey and Chicago, and old school Hip Hop. With all of these genres mixed all into one show, he has entertained crowds ranging from eighth-grade semi-formals to corporate holiday events, to 50-year milestone celebrations. “I remember DJ Joe Bunn from my UNC days and am excited to be a part of the Bunn DJ Company team”.

I’ve always been into music from playing the Drums to making the classic mixtape for my friends and myself in High School. I moved to Raleigh in 1997 and I enjoyed hitting the scene with my buddies and we used to go to places where Joe or Randy Bennett seemed to be DJing. Although I loved to dance, I was always interested in what was coming NEXT on the 1’s & 2’s! Fast forward to 2003, I am attending my friend’s wedding and during the reception, they ask me, “Kings, go pick some jams and get this party going.” I walked over to the DJ and asked if I could pick some songs (a big NO-NO with any of the Bunn DJ’s…LOL). I preceded to pull a stack of CDs (old school) and then simply asked the DJ, “How do you run your gear?” He showed me and I took over for the rest of the night (he took a long smoke break)…true story!

I’ve been described as a bit of a music junkie by those closest to me. There’s just something about music that has always spoken to me more so than my peers. When I was younger, there was an absolute zero chance of you catching me without my headphones. Throughout the years I began to find multiple outlets to express this passion. One of those outlets was songwriting. I began songwriting as an early teen and it would eventually introduce me to a world that I am still very much a part of – production and studio engineering. As an adult I found myself craving more though; I could never have enough music. When a buddy of mine, Bunn DJ Steven Mayes, approached me with the idea of DJing, I jumped on board without question. I had finally found something that gave me the satisfaction I was looking for! I realized that the only thing better than creating or listening to music was the chance to share it with others. Reading the crowd, playing the perfect song at the perfect time and making sure everyone is having an absolute blast is what I do best.

Well, here it goes – a little about me, myself and music. I’ve been making and mixing music since I was 12 years old. When I was a kid I’d spend hours and hours on tracklists for CDs. I’d get a stack of 100 discs at a time to make mixes on. I made a soundtrack for everything! I would make it all – 80’s/90’s Pop and RnB, Country, Rock/Metal, Techno/House, Hip Hop – and everything in between. I’d experiment with mixing genres and wouldn’t push “Burn” until it was just right. When I got deeper into my teenage years I picked up the guitar and played in a few garage bands. I did whatever I could to get plugged into music every single day. In my more recent years, I’ve been focusing more on the professional side of music – collaborating with a few peers for music production and putting my talent to use with my real passion – DJing. It’s my number one favorite thing to do and I can definitely get a dance floor moving with the perfect soundtrack for any event!

As a valued member of several award-winning musical ensembles, Matt’s appreciation for and natural ability in music was apparent from a very early age. It wasn’t until meeting a random stranger at a nightclub provided him an opportunity to get behind a mixing board, that he realized his unique gifts and interests in music were leading him to a promising career as a DJ. In 2010, he performed his first solo gig and was offered a returning position as the club lead DJ that same night. Since then, Matt has honed his skills and expanded his musical knowledge with diligent creativity. Having Matt Miller as your DJ guarantees your event will be a fun and unique experience to remember.

Nick’s appreciation for music started in elementary school when he learned how to play the trumpet. Since then, he has learned how to play guitar, drums, bass guitar and even played on the drumline for his high school and college band. His love for DJing began over the summer with some friends, while he was enrolled at East Carolina University. He quickly got a job at a local dance club which allowed him to develop his skills with the best DJs from different cities. After getting a couple years of experience in the club/bar scene Nick was ready to start a career in being a free-lance DJ, music producer and sound engineer. Having Nick as your DJ ensures a great sound of diverse music to keep people dancing and having fun!

In college I decided I wanted to go from the guy who always brought the best CDs to the party to be the one controlling the party. After college, I was recruited to a local CT/NY DJ company and was exposed to so much more than the college DJ scene. After spending multiple years doing weddings and other private events, I was noticed by a major nightclub owner at a wedding and was asked to spin at his place which led to several other opportunities and sponsorships from Bud Light and Monster Energy. For years to come, I would balance my life between weddings and nightclubs and other events. About five years ago I relocated to the Raleigh area and made sure I found the best event and wedding DJ company to share my love for entertaining. Scott states, “I knew once I sat down and talked with Joe about Bunn DJ Company that I had found the right fit here in North Carolina. I can’t wait to rock many more events with this company!”

Music has always been a part of David’s life, putting on his first “concert” at the family holiday party when he was 5. David fell in love with DJing during college at NC State, buying equipment after a summer in Europe where he saw some of the world’s top DJs perform. David was already known around campus for his “mixed CDs” so it was only natural that he started DJing.

David continued DJing through graduate school, receiving his law degree and MBA in 2010. He worked as an environmental attorney and consultant for 4 years and continued to DJ events and weddings for Bunn DJ Company, before opening the Charleston office in 2014.

David’s path to becoming a professional, full-time DJ was unconventional to say the least! David has performed on hundreds of occasions during his 17+ year DJ career, from clubs to weddings to corporate events. David adds – “The DJ is a reflection of the hosts, so when they book a DJ for their event, they expect the best. They expect the DJ to deliver their vision, and that’s what I do.”