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Eric Hedford (DJ Aquaman)
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"Hiring Eric as our wedding DJ was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. We first saw..."
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About this vendor
Best known for his Soul Stew Fridays at The Goodfoot and drumming in The Dandy Warhols, Eric Hedford (DJ Aquaman) is a legendary club DJ and musician based out of Portland, Oregon. Clients hire him for his taste in music, ability to read a crowd, and when dancing is a priority.
*For a quick check and fast reply on Eric's availability and pricing, contact his friendly booking agent: Tracy Kim tracykimmusic@gmail.com.
Contact Eric through this site if you'd like to chat about music, gear, vibe, his approach to weddings, and any questions that will help you decide if he's the right fit.
Eric spins both vinyl and digital and is a specialist in 60s soul, funk, disco, hip hop, and 2000’s bangers. He has a unique selection of party jams from across eras and also enjoys a contemporary tune and might even 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 and help out with toasts during the reception.
His team includes an amazing booking agent, Tracy Kim, who will put your mind at ease with contracts and timelines. He also rolls with a trusted roadie, so the day-of setup is smooth sailing.
You will receive a sit-down consultation before your wedding and he’s happy to meet up or talk before booking so you are confident in your choice. Every couple and event is unique and gets 100% of his attention.
Have a great wedding!
Services Offered
- Dance Party
- Reception Music
- Ceremony Sound Engineer
- Consultation
- Do Not Play List
- Cordless Microphones
- Pleasant Announcements
- Hosting toasts
- Lights
- Sound/ PA system
What You'll Love About Eric Hedford (DJ Aquaman)
Couples love working with Eric and appreciate his pre-wedding check-ins to ensure everything meets expectations. They also rave about his energy, enthusiasm, musical knowledge, and ability to keep everyone dancing. Check out the FAQs for more info about Eric's services.
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Review summary
Outstanding DJ: flawless audio and emceeing across ceremony and reception, with smooth logistics and multiple setups. He crafted playlists from pre-event meetings, read the room expertly, and kept the dance floor full for all ages. Communication, equipment, and assistant support were consistently praised.
Hands down, The Best DJ ever
From start to finish, Eric was professional, easy to work with, and incredibly reasonably priced for the level of experience and talent he brings. He has an amazing instinct for reading the crowd and knowing exactly what to play to keep the energy high. Our dance floor was full all night long, and the vibe never faded for a second. It truly felt like one big celebration from beginning to end.
Months later, people still tell us how fun our wedding was and how great the music was. Eric didn’t just provide a soundtrack for the night, he helped create an atmosphere we will always remember. If you want a DJ who is organized, communicative, affordable, and knows how to throw an unforgettable party, Eric DJ Aquaman Hedford is the one to book.
Best Day of Our Lives
We had so much fun and hiring DJ Aquaman was one of the best decisions we made!
Highly recommended if you want a good vibe, nice song transitions, and smooth experience throughout the whole wedding day.
For the basics, Eric handled everything we needed for a smooth experience. There were no issues with audio during the ceremony which included our officiant, live musicians, and different speakers. He also was a professional emcee that handled the announcements without any issues. At minimum you are getting a professional wedding package. We also had no questions or issues with cost or anything like that.
On top of that:
- He did a great hora! Very important for a Jewish wedding.
- Great mixing and song transitions. This was a big reason we picked Eric in the first place.
- The song choices were spot on. Eric had a conversation with us and we provided playlists to help inform curate the vibe. He played all our must plays and mixed in others into a cohesive set.
If you want a wedding DJ who can handle all the logistical stuff with experience and professionalism, but doesn't come with the negative stereotypes of a "wedding DJ" when it comes to the actual DJ'ing, Eric is the right choice!
One-of-a-kind DJ for an AMAZING wedding day
For starters, we worked with his booking agent to schedule a time for an initial meeting and quickly proceeded to locking him down for a contract. It was super easy and they worked great together. We met in person with Eric a month or two before the wedding and talked about our vision for the day. He was super easy to talk to and had lots of great questions. Music selection was a perfect mix of some tunes that we had in mind, some general vibes, and then turning it over to Eric to extrapolate from our suggestions and thrown in some jams that he knows are going to hit. He did such an awesome job finding something for everyone!
Eric and his assistant brought two setups to our venue - one for the ceremony and one for the reception. He mic'd us and our officiant perfectly, and had a stand-mic for someone doing a reading. The audio during toasts and announcements during the reception can easily feel dicey with so many different people coming to the mic with drinks flowing and lack of experience, but there were ZERO hiccups and it sounded perfect. Music for dancing was dialed! Perfect volume, smooth transitions. He checked in with us to see how we wanted to wind down the night.
If we had wanted to change the vibe at any point, I'm sure he would've been perfectly happy to, but there was never a need. This guy is an absolute PRO and the music is going to fill everyone's hearts with absolute joy!
Highly recommend Eric for DJing weddings!
During the quoting process, we worked with his booking agent, Tracy, who provided several flexible options for how the event could be handled, which helped us find the right fit for our needs and budget.
Eric also offered to meet us at a coffee shop to walk through the entire event, which we really appreciated. We discussed our music tastes, must‑have songs, songs to avoid, and the logistics of the venue—including how many DJ tables we’d need. Our venue was a historic home with no traditional stage or designated dance area, but Eric came prepared with creative ideas to make it work.
On wedding day, everything was set up and ready to go well before the event started. Eric set up two DJ tables and created a dance floor with lighting that completely transformed the space. He played all of our must‑have songs and did an excellent job building playlists between key moments based on our music tastes and favorite artists. His MCing kept the day running smoothly and helped everything feel seamless.
We highly recommend Eric for weddings or any large event—his attention to detail really made a difference on our big day!
Everything was perfect!
Hire Eric!
Couldn't have had a better experience
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