Hi! My name is Colin and I am the new owner of River Beats Entertainment and am an active, local DJ serving Minnesota and some areas of Wisconsin. I have a diverse range of musical tastes and have done DJ Entertainment for eight years, working and learning with some of the best DJ companies in the area completing 250+ weddings.

Favorite Music Artists:

J.Cole, Burna Boy, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Cleo Sol, Khruangbin, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Kacey Musgraves, BJ the Chicago Kid, Black Eyed Peas, The Police, Earth, Wind & Fire, Rihanna.

Genre Preferences/Specialties:

My favorite genres of music are Rap, Hip Hop, Pop, Punk, and Dance and Electronic music. I love current country hits and rock and roll classics and don’t hesitate to pull them out. For eras, I especially love 80s music and 2000's dance and hits – but appreciate music from all eras and love pulling out oldies, especially Motown and Funk!

My Relationship With Music:

Music is a deep part of my history. My mom had an upright piano when I was growing up and would play on that constantly. I played trumpet in high school, then singing in college, and now mixing and arranging music as a DJ. Music is a healing tool and a creative outlet for me and I love finding music to fit any occasion.

On Weddings:

Weddings are magical events for families to get together, celebrate love, and party down. I love being a part of making a special day possible for couples and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Favorite Part About Being A DJ: Bringing the party everywhere I go!

Pronouns: He, Him

River Beats started with two guys, Charlie and Adrien, who wanted to provide affordable, high-quality DJ services to their school, friends, and family in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Their commitment to providing a professional, relational, and no-nonsense approach to DJ entertainment lives on in the mission of the company's operations as the company transitions to new ownership.