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Planning your wedding or a major celebration? Don’t just book a DJ. Book a sound experience.

Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Murano Sound delivers high-energy, professionally engineered wedding entertainment backed by over a decade of touring and concert production experience. Whether you’re getting married in a vineyard or throwing an upscale rooftop party, we bring concert-quality sound, flawless MCing, and elevated vibes that leave guests raving.

Led by Anthony Murano, a nationally touring System Engineer and Crew Chief for artists like Childish Gambino, Lil Nas X, The All-American Rejects, Kraftwerk, and Cirque du Soleil, Murano Sound bridges the gap between club energy and tour-grade technical execution — delivering shows, not just sets.

WHAT SETS US APART:

Concert-Grade Sound

We use professional touring-level speakers, digital processing, and precision setup methods to deliver audio that hits everywhere in the room, not just the dance floor.

Tour-Level Experience

Our founder has mixed in venues worldwide and managed arena-scale audio systems. The same attention to sonic clarity and event flow applies to your celebration—no shortcuts.

Pro MCs with Style

We don’t yell, and we don’t “hype” for the sake of noise. We engage your crowd with confidence, charisma, and control, ensuring the energy builds naturally and peaks at the right moments.

Custom Music, Seamless Mixing

You won’t hear the same wedding playlist from last weekend. Every event’s playlist is carefully built for your crowd, culture, and personal taste. You can guide us as much — or as little — as you want.

Full Production Available

Lighting, monogram projection, ambient uplighting, dance floor FX, haze, photo booth, and even live musicians to play alongside the DJ (saxophone, percussion, electric violin, etc.).

OUR PACKAGES

THE ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Designed for intimate weddings, receptions, and private events.

  • Up to 5 hours of continuous DJ + MC coverage
  • Fully customized reception playlist
  • One pre-event planning session
  • Wireless microphone for speeches
  • Compact, powerful sound system
  • Basic dance floor lighting (static and wash)

Best For: Smaller venues, cocktail-focused events, or those with a tight timeline.

THE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Our most popular package is full-service, high-impact coverage from ceremony to last dance.

  • Up to 6 hours of DJ + MC coverage
  • Coverage for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception
  • Two planning consultations + detailed timeline collaboration
  • Separate sound system for ceremony (if needed)
  • Premium dance floor lighting (up to 6 fixtures)
  • Wireless lav mic + handheld mic for vows/speeches
  • Custom intro + first dance edits
  • On-site soundcheck + early arrival for setup

Best For: Couples who want peace of mind, smooth transitions, and a pro to manage the energy flow all day.

THE LUXE EXPERIENCE

Our flagship package is ideal for high-end weddings, tented/private estate events, or anything requiring total coverage and visual wow.

  • Up to 8 hours of full-day coverage (ceremony, cocktail, dinner, reception, afterparty)
  • Unlimited planning meetings + full-day timeline consultation
  • Dedicated tech/assistant for load-in, cues, and rapid transitions
  • Intelligent lighting + uplighting for ambiance
  • Monogram projection + haze/fog FX
  • Photo booth (4 hours) with props and custom layout
  • Live musician add-on (sax, percussion, violin) available
  • Full room tuning and custom sound zone setup if needed
  • Second PA for large venues or tented overflow

Best For: Estate weddings, multi-space events, large venues, or anyone who wants to throw the best party of the year.

POPULAR ADD-ONS:

  • Ceremony Audio Package (Separate PA, mics, engineer)
  • Additional Hour of Coverage
  • Dance Floor Lighting Upgrade
  • Ambient Uplighting (up to 18 fixtures)
  • Monogram Projection
  • Live Musician with DJ (saxophone, percussion, violin, electric strings)
  • Photo Booth (4 hours, custom branding)
  • Haze & FX for the dance floor
  • Afterparty DJ Set (club-style)

SERVING:

  • Washington, DC
  • Maryland: Bethesda, Rockville, Frederick, Annapolis, Hagerstown
  • Northern Virginia: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun travel fees within 50 miles of DC

BOOK NOW – DATES ARE LIMITED.

The Sound of Your Celebration — Engineered for Perfection.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$602

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Murano Sound

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Dominique Sent on 01/13/2013
4.9 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were very pleased with D-Jam Productions and the work that Anthony (the owner) did as a DJ. He is professional, reliable, and goes the extra mile. We were impressed by his flexibility and preparedness. If we ever need a DJ again, we know that we can rely on D-Jam Productions.
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Kristen Sent on 04/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Anthony was a great addition to our birthday party. He was professional and delivered everything as promised. The birthday girl could not have been happier. Everyone was dancing and having a great time. Thanks and we look forward to our next party with Anthony!
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Corrine Sent on 10/18/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Anthony is great! We all had a blast as we danced all night!! Everyone thought he did a fabulous job!! I would recommend him highly to all my friends for their special family events!! He is a nice and polite young man
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Catie Sent on 10/11/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome job Anthony! He had a great mix of music and kept the party going all night long. Thanks again.
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Kimberli Sent on 10/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Anthony was awesome! Great selection of music that kept us dancing all night. I would definitely recommend him for any of your events.
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Olivia Sent on 10/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Anthony was suggested to my husband and me through family as we made a last-minute decision on how we wanted music provided at our wedding. I have absolutely no idea why we did not choose to go with a DJ from the beginning because we would have found him so much sooner!
We loved that he was able to provide the music that we wanted and he did not limit our choices to a few of our favorite songs. He played everything that I remembered putting on our request list, being sure to understand to our "must-haves" from the get-go. He helped us present our order-of-events smoothly and with all of the professionalism we could have asked for. My husband and I loved that he was able to assist us in creating the itinerary for our wedding without us even asking--truly helpful!
Anthony even joined our extreme dancers on the floor before the night was over. His services were not only sincerely appreciated, but memorable for all of the right reasons a couple could hope for on their wedding night.
His service as a DJ will always be recommended from us!
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Brenda Sent on 08/20/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Best DJ ever! D-Jam DJ'd for my Housewarming party and exceeded my expectations. He is incredibly friendly and carries a positive attitude. I was impressed with his punctuality and quality. The music was channeled through state-of-the-art equipment. My guests and I had a great time dancing! I highly recommend D-Jam! He absolutely made the party a memorable event for my friends, colleagues and family! -Brenda
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Audrey Sent on 08/18/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Anthony did an amazing job at our engagement party. He played all the songs we asked him and did a great job improvising with songs to keep everyone dancing. I would recommend him and plan to use him for all my future parties. You truly did an awesome job, thank you!!!
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Brittany Sent on 08/12/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Great DJ!! Played amazing music with little input or requests from me. I would hire them again in an instant.
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Nichelle Sent on 08/10/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter and all of her friends were absolutely thrilled with the DJ services you provided! They loved the music choices, how quickly you were able to load up any song that they requested, and kept everything going and entertaining! My 40th birthday is coming up in a couple of months and my husband definitely wants to try to book your services for my birthday. Anyone would be so lucky to have you at their event. Thank you so much for making my daughter's birthday a night to remember!
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