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My name is Claude Sawyer. I am the owner and operator of LaBOOM Entertainment. I started my DJ career at WQKE in Plattsburgh back in 1998. I DJ'ed parties and other events in the SUNY Plattsburgh area. When I graduated from college I took a break from the DJ industry. Fast forward to 2006. When I was planning my own wedding, I spoke with many local DJ's and noticed a disturbing trend. Most (not all) of the DJ's I talked to seemed more interested in their own agenda than they were in MY wedding. I was warned that if I picked the music the wedding would be a disaster. One very prominent DJ told me "the minute you start picking the music, my guarantee of a good party goes out the window." I was treated like I had no idea what good music was. They assumed that they knew more than I did. I realize that the job of a DJ is to keep the party going and to ensure that everyone has a good time. I am also aware that certain songs have special meanings to certain people. To just exclude a client's requests would be a disservice. We finally found a DJ that would work with us and the wedding was a success. After my experience I realized it was time to get back to work. I wanted to create a DJ service that put the client first. You will NEVER see any advertisements for my company at your event. I am not there to advertise. I am there to provide entertainment for your guests. I provide a professional service with a professional presentation. The best advertisement I can offer is a great DJ performance. The majority of my wedding clients saw me at one of their friend's weddings. There is nothing more gratifying for me than to have a packed dance floor from the first song to the last. I am based in the Albany, NY market but I am willing to travel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$100

What music genres do you specialize in?

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
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of LaBoom Entertainment

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Claude from LaBoom Entertainment receives glowing reviews from wedding couples, with multiple guests praising his professionalism, responsiveness, music selections, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the night. Clients appreciate his ease to work with, attention to details, and guidance in ensuring a smooth flow for the event. Claude's personalized approach in catering to the couple's music preferences and his assistance in overall wedding coordination make him a highly recommended DJ for weddings.

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Claude from LaBoom Entertainment receives glowing reviews from wedding couples, with multiple guests praising his professionalism, responsiveness, music selections, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the night. Clients appreciate his ease to work with, attention to details, and guidance in ensuring a smooth flow for the event. Claude's personalized approach in catering to the couple's music preferences and his assistance in overall wedding coordination make him a highly recommended DJ for weddings.

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Kristine Sent on 09/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Claude was fantastic! He took all the music stress of my husband and I. He was very attentive and listened to all of our concerns. He even showed up to our rehearsal (which was a week before) and set up speakers outside so we could see how it would be. When it came down to it I completely blanked on what songs I wanted played for the cake cutting and bouquet toss. I used every one of Claude's recommendations and they were perfect. I would definitely recommend him for any of your music needs, even if it's just a party in your back yard. Oh and I tried to give him more money at the end and he refused it. He's actually doing this for fun! :)
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Diane Sent on 07/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had a very positive experience working with Claude Sawyer. He delievered exactly what we wanted on our wedding day. The dance floor was packed from the moment the music started until the evening ended. I found the wedding worksheet to be extremely helpful in planning for our big day.
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Brian Sent on 10/11/2011
5 out of 5 rating
If you want one less thing to worry about when it comes to planning your wedding than do yourself a favor and hurry up and book LaBoom Entertainment to handle your wedding. Claude is truly an experienced professional and goes above and beyond just playing the right music. He actually does what he says he is going to do and more! He did a great job for us at our wedding by coordinating with other vendors and the venue to make sure that all the entertainment and activities went off smoothly, on time, and better than expected. Weeks after our wedding we are still getting compliments about how much fun people had and how much they danced. The music was only part of the experience, in addition to the music, the lighting that LaBoom brought to the venue made the room look amazing and really helped set the tone for a great party. We couldn't be any happier. We would be more than happy to discuss our experience with LaBoom Entertainment further if anyone wants to know more.

Brian and Allison Miranda
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Andrea Sent on 08/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ Ever!

Claude was amazing to work with! He was extremely accommodating to my husband and I’s needs he made sure everything we wanted was achieved. Claude even helped with our ceremony music providing us with great recommendations. He ensured that the dance floor was packed all night and everyone was enjoying the music. You can’t go wrong booking Claude he will make sure your wedding is perfect!
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Keziah Sent on 07/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Claude was an amazing DJ! We actually learned about him and experienced his service when our good friends got married last year. We knew right away we wanted him and he was the first vendor call we made when we started planning our own wedding. He even remembered us from our friends' wedding! He was timely, professional, and fantastic at rolling with the punches as we made last minute adjustments to our reception plans. We highly recommend him!
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Laura Sent on 10/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Claude was absolutely amazing at our wedding! He played every song we asked, and didn’t play anything we didn’t want to hear. He was so accommodating in scheduling meeting with us, to ensure he could give us exactly what we were looking for. Once he started playing, he didn’t stop once! The party went all night long, and our guests loved him! Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great DJ!!
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Brianna Sent on 10/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

He made our wedding night perfect and played awesome music all night that the guests enjoyed and danced to! Amazing!!!!
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Sara Sent on 08/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was in 2012 and I'm writing this review right now because I just recommended him AGAIN to another friend. DJ Claude was awesome! He kept people on the dance floor all night, was super adaptable and kept the flow for our "out of the ordinary" reception in a barn. When there were no rules and very little outline, DJ Claude rolled with the punches and exceeded our expectations. He even gave me the mic and set the mood with lighting for an impromptu karaoke session by me, the bride... it was as close to being a rock star as I will ever get!!!!!! The memory of our weddin is so positive and DJ Claude was clutch!
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Abby Sent on 09/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Claude did our wedding on 8/18/18 and he was fantastic! Right up until the big day he was very flexible and responsive with meetings and making sure it would all be perfect! He was a great DJ for our wedding!
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User927049 Sent on 09/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I will undoubtedly recommend Claude of Laboom Entertainment to anyone who is in need of a DJ. We could not be more pleased with the level of service he provided for our wedding. During the planning process, Claude went above and beyond to make sure that we had exactly what we wanted for our music at the wedding. Although his main focus is the music, Claude also offers excellent advice and insight into the overall wedding industry which was very helpful.

The flow of the music for the reception was perfect- our dance floor was packed from start to finish. Everyone commented on how great the DJ was! Claude also did a wonderful job with the music selection for our ceremony and cocktail hour. He even came to our rehearsal the night before to set up and help us with anything that we needed! It was so nice to know that we did not have to worry about anything, and we can't thank you enough! We had the wedding of our dreams, and we are so happy that Laboom Entertainment was a part of it. Thank you!!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
From the Heart Ceremonies From the Heart Ceremonies Wedding Officiants

Claude is exactly the type of professional DJ I like to work with as a marriage officiant. He checked in with me the moment I arrived to collaborate. His music and timing for the ceremony were perfect, as were his selections in getting the party started. The couple said he came highly recommended, and it's clear that reputation is well deserved.

Jessica Painter Photography Jessica Painter Photography Wedding Photographers

Claude is great to work with. He is friendly and outgoing, which means he is easy to approach if you are a guest at a wedding. He's has great style and can read any crowd to make sure the music fits. He knows how to keep the party going and the dance floor packed.

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