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Celebrating over 24 years experience, Jon Strader has had the pleasure of djing countless weddings, private parties, corporate events, college functions, in-store retail events, & bar / nightlife residencies all over the New England area and beyond. Music being his ultimate passion, Strader has even toured the entire world as a guitarist performing on stages in front of 100's to the 1000's.

At the very young age of 14, stepping into the entertainment industry has opened so many doors connecting Jon to all sorts of industry professionals. Working alongside and having the continued humbled support from various venues, photographers, videographers, florists, caterers, planners, schools & colleges, production companies, musicians, pro audio brands, record labels, clothing companies, (the list goes on..) can surely come to your rescue when needing assistance with your wedding day planning or any other form of event planning.

From several years working for the biggest record store chain in the Northeast, Newbury Comics, to over 10 years as a founding builder for one of the world's leading custom drum makers, SJC Custom Drums, Strader has always strived to pursue his own path in the music world. He now devotes his full time to being a preferred wedding and events dj.

"It's a Vibe. Packing dance floors through the tasteful selection and placement of music is so paramount to any event. I always look forward to seeing how the night pans out. You never know what you may end up playing or experiencing. Moments are meant to be remembered and are encompassed by the proper soundtrack." - Strader

"I have even had some of my awesome previous couples choose their wedding date based solely off my availability... That to me, is the most humbling compliment I could ever receive." - Strader

Influenced from the early 50's through the current Top 40, Jazz to Hip-Hop, Motown to Disco, Rock to Country, Pop to Classics, catering to your crowd is his main focus and specialty. Knowing how important your wedding / event is to you, in return, makes it that much more important to him.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
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Jon Strader is a highly recommended wedding DJ who consistently receives praise for his energetic and professional performance. Reviewers mention his ability to understand and cater to the couple's music preferences, his attention to detail, and his seamless organization. Guests appreciate his ability to keep the dance floor busy and his skill in reading the crowd. Jon's online portal for song requests and his friendly and easygoing personality also receive positive feedback. Overall, he is described as a top choice for couples looking for a talented and enthusiastic DJ for their wedding.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Jon Strader is a highly recommended wedding DJ who consistently receives praise for his energetic and professional performance. Reviewers mention his ability to understand and cater to the couple's music preferences, his attention to detail, and his seamless organization. Guests appreciate his ability to keep the dance floor busy and his skill in reading the crowd. Jon's online portal for song requests and his friendly and easygoing personality also receive positive feedback. Overall, he is described as a top choice for couples looking for a talented and enthusiastic DJ for their wedding.

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Lucy C. Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would hire again

We knew we wanted to hire Jon immediately when we jumped on our first zoom call. His vibe was exactly what we were looking for both as an MC and as a DJ getting the crowd going. Jon's energetic but at the same time calming. He's been in the business forever and quickly picked up the kind of music we wanted for each part of the night. He got our parents dancing and all our friends dancing until we were kicked out of the venue. Multiple people came up to us afterwards saying how much they loved his DJing!
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Stephanie T. Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection

Everything about Jon is amazing! Music, professionalism, and personality. You don’t need to look anywhere else, just book him because you won’t find any better!!
Beth
Beth Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Most Epic Wedding Ever

Jon was honestly the best. His energy from the beginning when we first met a year before our wedding to the end of the night was incredible. His attention to detail was superb. He worked so closely with our venue and photographer the day of making sure everything went smoothly. His system and organization of getting information ahead of time, getting songs we wanted or didn't want, and playing the best music during the whole day was perfect. He has everything you need for your wedding and more. We had our ceremony at the same space as our reception with guest singers during the ceremony and he worked closely with them before the ceremony as well. Jon was seriously the best. We utilized all his services he offered and are so happy we did. Our day was perfect and he played a huge role in making sure everything went smoothly and as planned! Everyone kept saying our wedding was EPIC and Jon helped make that happen :)
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Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Wedding Photographers

Jon is one of my favorite wedding pros to work with. He has a genuine personality and his communication is on point; it really makes my job that much more enjoyable.

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