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Formerly Squawkbox Sound, Powell Wedding & Events is an experienced destination wedding DJ & photography company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lead by company founders Morgan & Russ Powell, this team of dynamic performers aims to provide professional, fun-filled, and stress-free entertainment, photography, and master of ceremonies for your big day.

Experience

DJ Russ has had a love of music from a young age and has carried this passion with him throughout his life. He found his calling as a wedding DJ in 2003 when he was asked to lend his professional sound system for a friends wedding. Instead of simply fulfilling this request, Russ stepped in as the lead DJ and Emcee for the event. With guests impressed by his stylish sounds and crowd engagement, he booked two further wedding events that very night, and Squawkbox Sound was born. Fast forward to today, Powell Weddings & Events travels to bring you the highest quality entertainment available

Services Offered

Their team aims to treat every client like a part of their family. They offer a consultation to get to know your needs and style so that they can customize your experience in line with your preferences. They can supply a wide variety of music from a range of genres including rock, pop, oldies, country, indie, and more. Their professional MC services ensures that your event flows seamlessly, while their curated playlists guarantee a full dance floor all night long. They even offer Hush Parties aka silent disco. This company has also paired with a range of diverse vendors to enhance your day. These include photographers, planners, officiants, and many others. Their personalized DJ packages include:

  • Micro-Weddings festivities
  • Ceremonies & Elopement sound
  • Hush Parties
  • Custom lighting & uplighting
  • Spotify playlist integration
  • Club style deejaying
  • Special dance mixes and mashups
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$1,550

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,850

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?

$200

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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Reviews of POWELL WEDDINGS & EVENTS

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Russ, from Powell Weddings & Events, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional DJ services at weddings. He is commended for his professionalism, attention to detail, ability to keep guests engaged and on the dance floor all night, and his impeccable music mixes tailored to each couple's preferences. Reviewers also appreciate his team mentality, dedication, and ability to ensure a seamless and enjoyable wedding day for all involved. Overall, Russ is described as a true gem in the industry and highly recommended for couples looking to elevate their wedding experience to unforgettable heights.

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Russ, from Powell Weddings & Events, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional DJ services at weddings. He is commended for his professionalism, attention to detail, ability to keep guests engaged and on the dance floor all night, and his impeccable music mixes tailored to each couple's preferences. Reviewers also appreciate his team mentality, dedication, and ability to ensure a seamless and enjoyable wedding day for all involved. Overall, Russ is described as a true gem in the industry and highly recommended for couples looking to elevate their wedding experience to unforgettable heights.

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Mollie B. Sent on 09/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best dance party!!!

We got married this past weekend and Russ was amazing! He did a great job of helping us organize the flow of the night in advance and he did a great job of directing folks throughout the night. Once we got to the dance party no one left the dance floor! He did a great job of incorporating our playlist and mixing in other songs. We had the best time!!!!
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Conner S. Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ in Utah

Would give more stars is possible. Russ and his team made my wife and my wedding night so special. He put people on the dance floor all night long, and would have been there longer if the venue didn't close. If you need a DJ, Russ is a must!
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Caroline W. Sent on 07/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ!

Russ was recommended by our wedding planner. We sent over song requests including top 40 for my husband, EDM for me, classic rock for my parents, and Latin dance music for our friends/ my husband’s family. Basically an impossible feat; he absolutely nailed it! Everyone including my 70 year old aunt, both of our parents, and our friends were on the dance floor the whole night. A few of our guests even connected with Russ to see if he’d DJ their upcoming wedding as well!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
Monica Smith - Harpist Monica Smith - Harpist Wedding Musicians

Russ at Squawkbox Sound is one of the best! Always happy, positive and knows how to get the party started! I have worked with him at weddings and also have seen him at public events like the Witches Fest each year. He knows his stuff and I am always happy when I see him at events!

Ryan Hender Films | Wedding Videographers Ryan Hender Films | Wedding Videographers Wedding Videographers

I always enjoy working with Russ. Every time I see him as the DJ, I am so relieved. It is so important to have people who know what they are doing on your wedding day, you really won't understand how important it is until you don't have it. Hire Russ and avoid regret. I can't tell you how many times I have been working, when the DJ's equipment malfunctions, or the microphone doesn't work right, cursing out every third word. I have seen speakers light on fire because the DJ was pushing too much power to the speaker. This is the sort of thing that happens with less experienced DJs. Don't let this be you! Hire Russ, he is your man! Hiring a DJ isn't just about the music. The DJ is single handedly carrying your wedding party on his/her shoulders. The wedding Ceremony is for you as a couple, the rest of the night is a party for the guests. Russ does a fabulous job carrying the crowd. He is an amazing MC and he knows JUST what to play to pull the dancing into a frenzy if it starts to crash. He has a variety of lights, speakers, all professional quality.

Eric Anthony Event Singer-Guitarist Eric Anthony Event Singer-Guitarist Wedding Musicians

Russ is an awesome DJ and a nice guy. I have worked with him several times over the years and he's always very professional and personable. He uses top of the line equipment and knows how to read a crowd and play the right music. I would definitely recommend him to anyone whose looking for an amazing DJ to make your special event memorable!

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