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About Northern Lights

My name is Russell Barbee, owner and operator of Northern Lights DJ and Live Music Entertainment (DKA Productions LLC). I am a DJ and musician who performs frequently in the San Antonio, Boerne, and Austin areas. Our specialties include wedding ceremonies, reception parties, and cooperate events. I am often recommended to couples planning their weddings and receptions. I am a professionally-trained musician/DJ who offers highly-personalized services to couples who desire the ideal musical touch for their wedding ceremonies and/or receptions. The services Northern Lights (DKA Productions LLC) offers include ceremony music, both live and recorded, DJ reception, Live Music (Sax and Piano) for Cocktail/Dinner, and custom LED wireless up-lighting.

Our individual and package DJ services include the following:

  • MC the event – Making announcements and introductions
  • Provide wireless microphones for speeches and toast
  • Customized playlist for your event
  • Consultation to help with planning the music for your event
  • Pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktail, dinner and reception music

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$800

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,200

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?

$250

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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Reviews of Northern Lights DJ and Live Music Entertainment

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
168 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend DJ Russell from Northern Lights for weddings and events, praising his professionalism, organization, and ability to read and adapt to diverse crowds. Russell provided excellent service, creating a seamless blend of music and announcements, keeping the energy high throughout the night. Reviewers appreciated his thorough consultation calls, flexibility with song choices, and ability to engage guests of all ages. Russell's attention to detail, kindness, and energetic presence made weddings unforgettable, earning him consistent praise and recommendations.

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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 DJ Russell from Northern Lights for weddings and events, praising his professionalism, organization, and ability to read and adapt to diverse crowds. Russell provided excellent service, creating a seamless blend of music and announcements, keeping the energy high throughout the night. Reviewers appreciated his thorough consultation calls, flexibility with song choices, and ability to engage guests of all ages. Russell's attention to detail, kindness, and energetic presence made weddings unforgettable, earning him consistent praise and recommendations.

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Madison C. Sent on 05/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book with Russell!! Amazing live music & DJ

Do yourself a favor & book with Russell. If you have your own ideas or looking for someone to provide ideas. Seriously. Russell is amazing.
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Joshua Sent on 04/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ Service!

Great service! Arrived on time, had a great pre-wedding checklist and did a great job at the wedding!
Vivian
Vivian S. Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Danced the whole night

Russell created a seamless blend of music and announcements, keeping the energy high throughout the night. His ability to read the diverse crowd and adapt to the vibe made the wedding unforgettable. Highly recommend!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Lisa On Location Photography Lisa On Location Photography Wedding Photographers

Northern Lights is my favorite DJ to work with. Always fun and knows how to engage a crowd.

iLove Wedding & Event Design iLove Wedding & Event Design Wedding Planners

Northern Lights is an awesome choice for music & entertainment at any wedding or event! They have great versatility between being able to DJ, play Live Music, and also provide lighting -- they have it all & do a great job in EVERY area! I recommend & use Northern Lights with many of my brides & everyone is always SO happy and grateful at the end of the night because they do such an exceptional job! They are great to work with & provide every event with a seamless flow of great music, live entertainment, & lighting.

The Milestone | Boerne by Walters Wedding Estates The Milestone | Boerne by Walters Wedding Estates Banquet Halls

Northern Lights DJ was out for our first wedding reception. They took the time to come out prior to the wedding to make sure everything was ready to go for that day. Thank you Fran & Kevin for being not only great musicians, but great DJ's and individuals who care about my brides.

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