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On WeddingWire since 2017

Eric Hedford (DJ Aquaman) is a legendary club DJ and musician based out of Portland, Oregon best known for his Soul Stew Fridays at The Goodfoot and drumming in The Dandy Warhols. Clients hire him for his taste in music, ability to read a crowd, and when dancing is a priority.

He spins both vinyl and digital and is a 60’s soul, funk, disco, and old-school hip hop specialist with a unique selection of party jams from across eras. He also enjoys a modern tune and might even get cruck or drop some bass. Check the "Video" section on this profile for a music sample. He can also send you a Spotify link for songs he likes to play during cocktail hour.

Eric’s expertise in running live sound offers a quality experience for ceremonies so everyone hears your vows and no ugly microphones, cords and speakers are in the pictures. Plus he’s happy to make announcements during the party.

His team includes an amazing booking agent, Tracy Kim, who will set your mind at ease with contracts and timelines. And he rolls with a trusted roadie so the day-of setup is smooth sailing.

He’s happy to meet up with you before booking and you will receive a sit-down consultation before your day because every couple and event is unique and gets 100% of his attention.

*For a quick check on Eric's availablity and pricing, contact his booking agent: Tracy Kim tracytkim@gmail.com

If you'd like to talk music, gear, vibe, his approach to weddings, and any other questions that will hep you decide if he's the right fit, contact Eric through this site, he's happy to reply and chat.

Have a great wedding!

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Services Offered

  • Dance Party
  • Reception Music
  • Ceremony Sound Engineer
  • Consultation
  • Do Not Play List
  • Microphone
  • Pleasant Announcements
  • Lights
  • Sound/ PA system

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$1,800

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Disco Ball
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,100

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

Consultation
Disco Ball
Sound/PA System
Microphones

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Any other questions?

Reviews of Eric Hedford (DJ Aquaman)

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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46 Reviews
100% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
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  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Eric as a wedding DJ for his exceptional music selection, ability to read the room and keep guests dancing all night long. They appreciated his professionalism, communication, and personalized approach to planning the music for their special day. Eric\'s expertise, equipment, and attention to detail were praised, making him a top choice for weddings and events.

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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.

Multiple reviewers highly recommend Eric as a wedding DJ for his exceptional music selection, ability to read the room and keep guests dancing all night long. They appreciated his professionalism, communication, and personalized approach to planning the music for their special day. Eric\'s expertise, equipment, and attention to detail were praised, making him a top choice for weddings and events.

Michael
Michael L. Sent on 11/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Masterclass in Spinning

Eric is an absolute professional in getting the dance floor rugs cut. One of the great things about the experience was the pre-wedding check-ins: making sure he understands what type of music you want played, but also allows for you to let him run the show. This is great for people either want to stick to a certain theme, or are fluid to letting him curate the selection. He has all the ceremony/reception/speeches/first dances portion down and necessary equipment to make it run smoothly. Then comes the party and boy does he bring it! We only had a few song requests and general genres we wanted played and Eric delivered in spades. All our friends were dancing until the venue lights came on. I would highly recommend booking Eric for your party!
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Veronica W. Sent on 08/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Guests danced the night away!

Loved working with Eric! Our goal with our wedding music was for the dance floor to be full and he delivered just that! He was great at reading the room and kept everyone on the floor all night long—we are still getting feedback from guests about how great the music and dancing was. Would highly recommend his services for any wedding or event needs!
Teala
Teala C. Sent on 07/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So much fun

Eric was our wedding DJ and the experience was awesome. He checked in with us throughout the night to confirm whether we still wanted to go along with the plan or if we wanted to mix things up last minute. I loved how we got to sit down with him a couple of weeks before the big day to work out the kinks and get to know each other's vibe. All of our guests danced the night away all thanks to Eric. 10/10 would recommend to anybody on their big day
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Team

Tracy Kim
Tracy Kim
Booking Agent

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