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Battleson Entertainment

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Gretchen Sent on 01/16/2020

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Fantastic, kind, and knowledgeable DJ!

Bruce was the fantastic DJ for our cocktail hour and reception. As musicians, my now husband and I were keen on having the music we really loved and appreciated played at our wedding. Bruce kindly listened to our many requests (including finding a very elusive first dance song!!!) and then added his own sage wisdom from his years of experience. Our bridal party commented to us how nice he was; he sent our best man to check in on us when we got lost in the crowd talking to people. After all, we had put together a specific playlist for our dance floor and we wanted to enjoy it! One of the most special moments of our evening was seeing nearly EVERYONE on the dance floor—guests of all ages from 2 1/2 years old to our grandparent were dancing away.
Bruce also came up with a clever strategy to initially get all of our guests on the dance floor. His announcements were always clear and enthusiastic without sounding fake or overdone. He worked excellently with our coordinator and photographer so that all was smooth throughout the evening. He also added uplighting, which added a lot to the ambience of the ballroom. We so appreciated having him as part of our team for the day!! We highly recommend Bruce’s services.
Yelena Sent on 09/14/2016

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We were very happy with Gus at our wedding. We asked for a party with our friends and family and he brought it. He's was easy to communicate with and created a timeline for our reception in addition to the music. He integrated our guests music requests during the wedding in a great way. We couldn't be happier with Gus at our wedding, he read the crowd and kept them dancing all night. Our guests told us this was one of the most fun weddings they've been to.
Kristy Sent on 10/05/2012

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I could write a novel about how AMAZING Bruce is! Everyone at our wedding commented on how great our DJ was. My husband and I knew he would be! He knows exactly how the flow of a wedding should go and kept everyone on the dance floor. A million thanks for all of his hard work and dedication to making our day memorable. I still have friends and family talking about him even a month after the wedding! Thank you Bruce!!

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Monica Sent on 04/20/2012

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Gus, from Battleson Entertainment, was the DJ at our wedding. He did a great job and multiple friends and family members have told me they enjoyed him. I had met with a few other DJs, but decided to book Gus because he was friendly, professional, flexible, and the price was good. He helped us choose our music (something we had a hard time with) and the day of the wedding he made sure everything ran smoothly. Our ceremony and cocktail hour were scheduled to be held outside. This was changed at the last minute due to weather issues and Gus easily accomodated the changes. I would definately recommend Gus and Battleson Entertainment!
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Battleson Entertainment, and specifically Bruce Battleson, was an incredible DJ! He was not only easy to work with and affordable, but he did an amazing job of getting people to get dancing and stay dancing! I had several guests tell me during the reception that they were blown away by our DJ. It was such a fun night, in part use to the wonderful DJ'ing! I would whole-heartedly recommend BE to anyone!
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If you are looking for the BEST DJ experience you have ever had then I highly recommend Bruce Battleson! He is responsible, reliable and just a down to earth awesome person! I researched many DJ's before deciding on Battleson Entertainment and right away I had this gut feeling that he was the ONE and I was right! He went above and beyond our expectations as a DJ/MC for our wedding day! About a month before our wedding we scheduled a phone meeting where he asked us everything from introductions to announcements to the schedule of the day and the specific type of music selections that we wanted for each part of the wedding. We had ceremony music, cocktail hour music, music during dinner and a whole lot of dance music for the entire evening!
We had some outstanding requests in terms of Hindi/ Bollywood music and he was able to make it all happen! For example: for our first dance we started off with a classic love song for one minute, then we changed it to a minute of a Bollywood love song, then for the third part of our first dance he played a three minute upbeat mix of a Bollywood/Hindi/English mashup that we found on YouTube! He entertained our guests all evening and he really knew how to keep the dance floor full!!! Thank you Bruce for being such a kind person at heart and also making our wedding day so memorable and super fun!!!
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There is no one who cares more than Bruce. Best DJ ever.

Look no further. Seriously. Bruce was my DJ for my wedding but he is also the DJ I use for almost every single wedding that I do (I am a wedding planner). There is NO ONE that I trust more, for so many reasons. First off, his equipment is top quality, and he ALWAYS is prepared for anything that could possibly happen (although, nothing ever does). There were so many moving parts at our wedding, and in each and every scenario, we were covered. Bruce will work with you to make sure everything is perfect ( the timeline, the lighting, your special songs, your special requests, etc.) I don’t think I have met a wedding vendor who cares more about his clients than Bruce does, and I say that with my whole heart. Think of him as your best friend who will make sure you have the best dance party of your life. Not only did Bruce keep our 9.5 hour wedding going and the dance floor packed (insane), he also made sure the ceremony was flawless and that the dinner went seamlessly. DJ’s aren’t just there to make sure that you have a fun dance party, they are there to make sure your vows are heard, the proper songs are being played as you walk down the aisle, that the lighting is right and that the entire mood of the wedding is on point. Bruce does that— every. single. time. He is professional, always on time and the easiest person to work with. His experience makes him invaluable, his personality makes you feel confident and at ease and his attention to detail is what makes your wedding day successful. Bruce is the person you want on your side on your big day. Bruce, we can’t thank you enough for doing our wedding and making our experience as a bride & groom so memorable. Andreas and I had the best wedding EVER, largely in part to you.
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Tj Macfarlane Sent on 11/07/2018

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Highly Recommend DJ Bruce!

We booked Battleson Entertainment for our wedding in October and Bruce was awesome! We were referred by our wedding planner and from the beginning were impressed by his quick responses, easy-going nature and professionalism. He was extremely helpful with suggestions for not just music, but also lighting, timeline and other details we had overlooked.

From the ceremony to the dancing, Bruce kept the party moving. All night he kept people on the dance floor seamlessly moving between genres and reading the room for what was keeping people excited.

I highly recommend Battleson Entertainment for your wedding or event!
Jennifer Sent on 09/18/2015

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Bruce was wonderful in everyway!! he pronounced all the names correctly and played all the songs we wanted! there was no weird music played, or requests made. Bruce was awesome and on time, very nice, honest and funny guy, highly recommended!!!
Thanks, Jennifer Minichiello
Linda Sent on 10/18/2010

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My wedding planner at The Turnip Rose recommended Bruce since he's their house DJ. And I'm so glad I took her advice! He's very easy to work with, knows what he's talking about and has a great selection of music. Not only is a great DJ but he's also great at being an MC, which isn't always the case at other weddings. He made the music selection process quite easy and will do his best to tailor to your needs. Book him for your wedding or next big event!
Sherrie Sent on 04/10/2012

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Bruce was referred to me by a co-worker. She had researched several DJ's for her daughters wedding and had selected Bruce. I needed to find a DJ for my own daughter's wedding. I trusted her judgement and contacted him right away to hold the date.

Bruce is amazing. He is very approachable and easy to work with. I was impressed at how organized his process was for selecting the music for our special event. If I had a question I just sent him an email and had my answer the same day. At the wedding, he kept the party alive.

I cant say it enough, Bruce is AMAZING!!!!!!
Sarah Sent on 10/08/2010

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Bruce was amazing! He was so professional, easy going and fun. He made our wedding the absolute best day of our lives. He was responsive, had excellent tips and suggestions, played all of our song requests (even the weird ones) and really made sure that our wedding reception was everything we wanted it to be. He played music that we liked and really played to our crowd. Our guests absolutely loved him and made several comments on how fantastic he was. I could not have been happier with Bruce and would recommend him to anyone.
Sandy Sent on 12/19/2019

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Best DJ Ever!!!

Coming from 2 very different distinct backgrounds, me being Mexican and my husband being Ghanaian, Bruce did such a great job by respecting our playlist and keeping the crowd very entertained!! He respects all your wishes from which song to play first to which song you want last. Not to mention he has great communication with his clients and is always available if any questions were to arise. There are no words to describe how grateful we are for having him as our DJ. Till today we are still getting complements as to how great the music was that night. Thank you so very much Bruce for making our dreams come true!!! 😊😊
Erica Sent on 07/29/2015

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Bruce exceeded my expectations. Very professional and accommodating. All of my guests commented on how great he was. I have recommended him to multiple friends who are getting married or who have gotten married and everyone has been so thrilled with his work. I highly recommend using him, you won't be disappointed.
Tracy Sent on 03/19/2017

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Bruce is seriously the BEST DJ EVER! Our guests raved about how awesome he was throughout the whole wedding!
Pre-Planning – Bruce was great in walking us through how to use the online system to pick out all our songs. As we got closer to our wedding day he scheduled time to go over all of the survey details with us. We live in New Mexico, but working with Bruce in California over the phone was super easy!
Wedding Day – Everything went amazingly. The quality of his set up, equipment, microphone, and music was pure perfection. There were no sound distortions or failures at any point during the entire event. Everyone heard us loud and clear during the ceremony and then during the reception the crowd just went wild. He was so great and revving them up. Near the end of the reception, he most definitely noticed that our friends are big fans of EDM and played such great hits. One of my favorite memories is when our friends were singing from the top of our lungs on the dance floor. He encouraged us to get behind the DJ booth for photo ops and I am just eager to see how cool those shots must have come out. We really LOVE Bruce and cannot sing his praises enough for making our wedding one of the best people have ever been to.
Brandi Sent on 08/09/2011

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When we started our DJ search, our biggest concern was accidentally getting a DJ that thought he was the star of the show, a comedian or super cheesy. We really wanted someone who would watch the crowd and play the music according to them while staying in the background. We wanted a full dance floor without any cheesy gimmicks. After a lot of research, we found Bruce Battleson, and we are so happy we did. Bruce Battleson is an awesome DJ! We were impressed with his organization, philosophy and professionalism right away. We felt very comfortable and excited hiring him to be our DJ for our July, 2011 wedding, and after all was said and done, he did not let us down. Bruce had the party going all the way to the end. He did exactly what we asked and was very easy to work with. Many of our guests commented on what a great DJ he was and how much they enjoyed the music selection. We whole heartedly recommend Bruce to anyone looking for a DJ. I would without a doubt hire him for another event.
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Gus from Battleson Entertainment was the DJ at our wedding and I would completely recommend him to anyone. I was so worried that we were going to end up with a cheesy wedding DJ or that my guests were not going to interact but the reception ended up so far from those things. Gus helped establish a flow for the night and was able to get all our guests young and old out on the dance floor celebrating together the whole night. Everyone seemed to have so much fun and all our guests came together like they were all old friends. Gus was professional and very helpful in the planning process. The music selections were fun and modern and completely appropriate for the family setting. It was also really nice to be able to select some of the music that was important to us in advance and Gus was helpful at giving advice or feedback when we needed it. At the event he was personable and helpful with our guests. I am so happy that we went with him. He was so easy going and reassuring and the night of our wedding I was just so happy to see all the events of the night transition naturally.
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Bruce was FANTASTIC!

He meets with you as a couple in advance to find out all about you and then ensures that everything on your wedding day is just the way you want it. He played great music that kept people on the dance floor all night long and he was instrumental in creating a smooth transition between all of the special events of the evening (i.e. toasts, first dances, cake cutting, etc).

I have already recommended him to a couple of my friends.
Lily Sent on 07/17/2017

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Bruce was AMAZING!! He created a timeline and was very attentive with everything during our special day! I highly recommend Bruce!! He will have everyone dancing and has a very cool system where you can choose the music you want!! Thank you Bruce for making our day very special!
Lily & Caleb
Sarah Sent on 09/17/2013

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Bruce recently DJ'd our wedding and we could not have been happier with the service he provided for us. Our contact with Bruce was mainly via email and skype since we were planning a wedding from out of town. He is incredibly organized and friendly so we had no doubt that he would do an amazing job...and he did!

We got so many compliments on the dance floor about how great the DJ was and how well he was able to keep the dance floor packed. He really knew how to read the crowd. He also did a great job keeping the evening moving and on time and stuck to the timeline we had created almost perfectly.

Bruce also provided beautiful up-lighting for our reception space which made the space truly elegant and fun at the same time! Bruce also coordinated with my mother in law to provide a surprise for my husband and I...we walked into the reception space and saw our names and the date of our wedding projected onto the ceiling. It was awesome!!!

As a bonus, Bruce also helped to create two custom, compilation songs for our mother/son, father/daughter dance. We were so happy for his help.

I would hire Bruce to DJ another event in a second. He was amazing to work with and he made the night incredibly memorable.

Thanks, Bruce!!!
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Bruce was the so laid back and easy to work with. He listened to everything request we had for our ceremony and reception and made it all happen. I don't think we could have found a better DJ!
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I first saw Bruce DJ at a friends wedding. He had the entire party dancing all night, regardless of their age. This was exactly what my husband and I wanted for our wedding. Bruce was more than flexible, he met with my sisters and I first and he allowed my husband to chat with him over the phone and via email. Once we made the decision to go with Bruce he was more than easy to communicate with. He gave us a number of tips and pointers, song lists to review, and questionnaires to help us understand what we were even looking for. Based on a few song suggestions that we provided he completely understood what kind of vibe we wanted for each portion of the wedding. He even helped us find a number of options for the father/daughter and mother/son dances when our parents were a bit indecisive as the days before the wedding approached.

On the day of the actual wedding Bruce arrived early to set up, he was completely self sufficient, and was dressed very professionally. Timing of every song was just right and the music never had an awkward pause or lull. When it came to the dance party he was incredible. Everyone at the wedding could not believe that we loved song after song after song. Besides the quality of songs selected Bruce helped us make the party wonderful. At one point in the evening everyone was too hot dancing inside. We asked Bruce what he thought about moving the party outside onto the courtyard. He smiled said he would absolutely try it and simply turned the speaker around to accommodate our wishes. We danced under the stars for the rest of the evening. The wedding was an absolute success due to the music and Bruce's ability to keep the crowd excited and involved all night.

Bruce was a pleasure to work with and we will hopefully get to work with him again at any future celeb
Tiffany Sent on 08/26/2014

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Bruce was the DJ at my wedding this month, and I was so happy with the whole process. I'm an obsessive planner who loves to think of every detail ahead of time whenever possible, and I knew Bruce was going to be the right fit as soon as we had our first consultation. During our first meeting, when I asked what makes him such a successful DJ, he said that he knows how to create great sets of music that make sense and can read crowds well. When I asked other DJs the same question, they just said "I have lots of experience", which didn't make me feel as comfortable as what Bruce said. Next, when I expressed my concerns about having some shy family and wanting to make sure they have a good time, he gave us some great ideas for games and ways to break the ice - we did end up using a couple of these strategies, and they worked great :)

Following the meeting, he sent us several pages of very detailed questionnaires, which I LOVED - it had questions such as "What personality would you like your DJ to convey", "What song do you want for the cake cutting", "Who is your favorite artist", etc. Additionally, he sent us a link to his website where you can search through his HUGE database of songs and specify what songs he must play, what songs you'd like to hear, and what songs you hate. If there's a song you want that he doesn't have, he'll purchase it (he did this with 2 or 3 songs for my wedding).

On the big day, he had separate setups for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and everything worked perfectly with no glitches. He said just enough to be a great MC, but not so much that he attracted excess attention. He truly did have great sets and read the crowd well during the dancing - there was one point where it fell flat, but he immediately recognized it, and the crowd was back on the dance floor in less than a minute.

Bruce was such an important part of my wedding day, and I can't thank him enough!
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Bruce Battleson was the best DJ ever! We have several friends after coming to our wedding that want to use him. He was super detailed and did exactly what we wanted! He was super professional, timely, and the night ran very smoothly. He stayed to our schedule the whole night! Me and my husband danced for all 4 hours and we did not want to stop. BRUCE YOU ARE AWESOME!
Tara Sent on 07/29/2013

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I was recommended to Bruce from my wedding coordinator friend and it was a great referral. Bruce is so easy to work with and really manages the evening to how you want.

I had last minute changes and they were no issue at all for him. The wedding guests had a great time and some friends said it was the most well run, fun wedding they have attended. Bruce does a great job at keeping the party going and reading the crowd.

I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!

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