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    Chris Sent on 06/18/2025
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    DJ Donovan Yaukey of Phantom Shadow is absolutely phenomenal!


    DJ Donovan Yaukey of Phantom Shadow is absolutely phenomenal!
    From the moment the event started, Donovan kept the energy high and the crowd engaged. His music selection was spot-on — a perfect blend of classics and current hits that got everyone on the dance floor, from kids to grandparents. He was professional, punctual, and really took the time to understand what we wanted for our event.

    What stood out the most was how effortlessly he read the room and kept the flow going without missing a beat. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and that passion shows in his performance.

    If you're looking for a DJ who’s experienced, easy to work with, and knows how to throw an unforgettable party, DJ Donovan is your guy. Highly recommended!
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    What a man!

    Donovan is such a Great guy to work with. My wife and I had the pleasure to have Donovan “MC” my wives 50th Birthday Party back in February. Even though the weather was not cooperating that evening, Donovan not only showed up, but He kept the party going through the evening. Donovan exceeded all our expectations and added a Beautiful ambience with all his lighting. Great Music sound. Clean and crisp. Not scratchy or buffering. Great lights, and even better Friendship. We will certainly ask Him to help with future Occasions. If you are thinking of having ANY special events and want to have a Great time, definitely consider Donovan. You won’t be disappointed.
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    John Sent on 08/12/2024
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    A DJ Who Could Teach at DJ University

    When planning our wedding, this wasn't just another event. This was the most important party of our lives. While every aspect was important to us, what we wanted most of all, was an event where our guests would be thrilled to spend the night celebrating with us and the type of event where everyone would be bummed when it ended.
    Wow! DJ Donovan delivered all that we were dreaming of.
    Donovan was such a delight to work with. He knows his role as an MC and entertainer and enjoys it, which was evident to all of our guests.
    We've received many compliments from our guests thanking us for inviting them to our wedding. They hadn't had so much fun in years!
    Thank you, Donovan, for bringing our vision to life!
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    Best in the business!

    Talk about an amazing DJ! Donovan was truly an icon to our special day. Months later, people still talk to use about our DJ and how amazing he was. DJ Donovan was punctual, professional, and extremely experienced in what he does. He provided sound for our ceremony that was in a different location than our reception. I cannot recommend him enough, if you need a DJ, book Donovan!!!
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    Anita Sent on 03/28/2022
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    Wonderful Experience

    He was an excellent DJ and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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    Lori Sent on 03/28/2022
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    Simply The BEST!

    Donovan is the perfect DJ tailoring the reception to the desires of the couple. I hired him for my daughter & son in law's reception and needed to handle a lot of the details without their input as they were in another country. Donovan had great suggestions and ideas to guide me to exactly what made a perfect evening for them. He made the evening special for them and the guests. Perfect music, atmosphere, host, and all the while keeping it great fun and reading the room just right. He also was DJ for my other daughter at her reception that had a completely different atmosphere and offered the perfect enhancements for her reception that made it truly beautiful and memorable. He has set the standard for many other DJs and taught them how to do the job the right way. But he is a standout and flawless. With this great experience, creativity, options and personality, he is Simply The BEST!
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    They're The Tops!

    We've followed DJDonovan since he started several years ago. His venues are first class. Nobody in our area compares to his professionalism and interpersonal skills. His equipment is always state of the art and he is on top of all matters. He receives our highest recommendation.
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    Jennifer Sent on 03/28/2022
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    Packed Dance Floor

    He was fantastic and music was spot on. The dance floor was packed all night long and even had the oldest and youngest of guest happy too.
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    Jeff Sent on 03/26/2022
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    Such a good decision

    highly recommend. exceeded all expectations !
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    Sierra Sent on 03/26/2022
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    Wedding DJ

    I was so worried about my wedding and a reception being disorganized without a planner, however dj Donovan was amazing with communicating with me and my husband all day long
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    Kenneth Sent on 06/29/2021
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    Fantastic DJ

    Can't recommend this guy enough! Had a last minute request to get him to be our DJ, and he pulled through very quickly and professionally. He adjusted to our small wedding and played everything we wanted while filling in wherever necessary. Heard from many of our guests how great he was as well!
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    Emmaline Sent on 11/19/2020
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    A Wonderful Experience!

    My husband and I were married in July of 2016. We can not speak highly enough of Donovan who was our DJ from Phantom Shadow. He was professional when meeting with us prior to our wedding day and he did a great job the day of our wedding!
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    Michele Sent on 11/02/2020
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    Very professional

    Donovan did a great job interacting with the guests. He was always quick to respond to questions both before and during the party and was a pleasure to work with .
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    Olivia Sent on 10/20/2020
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    Amazing as all ways

    I have know Donovan for a very long time! He DJd all of our high school danced and I played softball with his daughter for years. I reached out to him knowing he would be the best person to DJ my wedding and he did not disappoint. His personality makes the experience that much more fun. We truly could not have asked for anyone more perfect!
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    Eileen Sent on 11/15/2019
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    So glad we found him as he is wonderful

    So glad we found him as he is wonderful. He tailored his playlist to coincide with our "Rockin the 50's" theme.
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    Doreen Sent on 08/19/2019
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    Wonderful experience!

    I can't say enough wonderful things about this DJ. I was in a desperate situation trying to find a DJ in a week and half! The process was effortless as I received prompt replies to email, text and telephone calls. DJ Donovan was courteous and respectful and the DJ of the day, Mike, was absolutely wonderful, doing anything, including flip flopping items in the timeline to accommodate problems with meal. I'm so thankful that they were the entertainment for my son's wedding.
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    Kara Sent on 08/18/2019
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    Fantastic!!

    Donovan was absolutely the best DJ we could have asked for. Not only did he make our day fun, enjoyable, and seamless for us as well as our guests, he calmed this nervous bride’s nerves on several occasions. A true professional. Thank you so much Donovan, I sincerely was so thankful you were there for our big day.
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    Tiffany Sent on 08/13/2019
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    So Accomodating!

    We were thrilled to find DJ Donovan. He was able to arrange a DJ for us less than 7 days from our wedding. He was thorough, professional and communicative leading up to the event. They arrived early and and accommodated all our requests and guest. We were so happy to find them!
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    Wouldn’t have anyone else!

    DJ Donovan provides excellent services for both of my children’s weddings. He actually provided music for the actual wedding and reception music for both. He accommodated each of their styles and requests from attendees - including the “hot dog” Mickey Mouse song for the flower girl. He’s professional, flexible, and sensitive to his clientele’s needs!
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    Courtney Sent on 06/16/2019
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    Beach wedding

    We had two different set ups at our wedding, one on the beach for the ceremony and one for our reception. Both were amazing! I was worried people wouldn’t be able to hear our ceremony, but everyone could be heard, even above the waves! The ceremony was wonderful and everyone danced the entire night!
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    Head & Shoulders Above

    The wedding of our daughter was one of the most important events of our lives. I've known Phantom DJ's since the 80's when they started. Nobody does a better job. We've used them at work and I will recommend them to everybody.
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    Keeping it at 100%

    Loved it. We had to get a DJ for a wedding, right? My husband and I aren't much dancers, and turns out our guests weren't too. I really *really* appreciated Donovan DJ'ing for an empty dance floor and keeping it 100% professional. He had the exact music I wanted, too. Thanks a lot for the great work!
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    Excellent Wedding DJ

    Donovan was the DJ for my wedding a few years ago. He worked with us to get up a playlist and preferences ahead of time, was very responsive to questions, and did a fantastic job. Would recommend.
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    Aaaaamazing!

    4 years later my guest are still talking about the experience they had with DJ. Donovan. He was high energy, very entertaining, and brought new ideas to enhance our reception. I highly recommended him for any event you maybe having!
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    Great experience

    Donovan made a real effort to get everyone up and dancing ! He really took time to make our wedding feel personalized!
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    Lindsey Sent on 02/01/2019
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    Everything we envisioned in our dj and more!

    Dj Donovan or as my guests were calling him “Dj big don” did an excellent job at our wedding. He took everything we asked in to consideration and went above and beyond. He managed to have the perfect balance of interaction with us and our guests. He was a key to helping our night transition smoothly and we will definitely be using him again should we need a Dj. Highly recommend.
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