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Description
Hall of Fame DJ/Entertainer
Master of Ceremonies
Wedding Officiant
"Ray Martinez in GOODYEAR" Audience Participation Level
> Low-Key/Formal - Very Little Audience Participation > Moderate Interaction - Medium Audience Participation > High Energy - Lots of Audience Participation
Languages Spoken:
- English- Spanish
Years of Experience: 35
When it comes down to music and fun, Ray Martinez can be found at the top of the charts. Ray Martinez, (Ray Mar as he is affectionately known) Director of Entertainment, celebrates his 36th anniversary in 2010, providing family oriented entertainment for all ages.
In 1994, he was elected by his peers as Vice President of the American Disc Jockey Association, Southern California Chapter, and is committed to helping young DJ's to uphold the integrity and professionalism of the Mobile DJ industry. Ray Mar was also elected in 1997 as a national board member of the American Disc Jockey Association. He served as the Press Secretary, and also was Chairman of select committees. He also writes a syndicated column in the National Entertainer Magazine. Ray Mar was also chosen to host the television broadcast of the 1997, 1998 and 2000 American Disc Jockey Awards in Las Vegas. Simultaneously he served as the curator for the American DJ Awards Hall of Fame Exhibit.
Ray Mar is also co-founder of Crossmix, a national Christian Disc Jockey Association known as "The Flock That Rocks". As a top professional, full time entertainer and emcee, a devoted Christian family man, Ray Mar still manages to have time to donate many hours for charitable organizations. Ray Mar is the recipient of the 2000 Michael Butler Memorial Award for his humanitarian efforts in raising funds for the Barbara Sinatra Children?s Center, Special Olympics, as well as in his community. He also spends time in assisting organizations that are very close to his heart that benefit abused children and battered women.
2001 was also a milestone year for Ray Mar, as he was chosen by his peers at the Southern California American Disc Jockey Awards, as Male Entertainer of the Year.
In 2002 Ray Mar added his second consecutive Southern California Entertainer of the Year Award to his resume also voted by his peers.
In 2006 Ray Mar was elected into the prestigious American Disc Jockey Hall of Fame.
He is also the author of two books titled, "Performance Beyond Expectation" and "Music From My Heart, Orchestrating Your Business and Your Life."
Ray is also extremely dedicated to honesty, integrity, and is well known for his Performance Beyond Expectation.
Games, Contests & Prizes Starting Price: Not Defined
Liability Insurance Starting Price: $175.00
Rental Sound System Only Starting Price: $300.00
Music Specialities:
Big Band/Swing Children's Christian New Age/Contemporary Jazz Nostalgia/Crooners Popular/Rock/Top 40 Salsa/Merengue Vocal/Standards
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Top Five Qualities to Look For in a Wedding DJ
Your wedding DJ is responsible for most, if not all of the entertainment at your wedding reception, so it’s important you hire no one but the best. No matter where you live, there are talented DJs available when you need them at a price point you can afford. On top of recommendations from your peers, an online search of reputable agencies will provide you with a host of terrific DJs to consider.
Your wedding DJ is responsible for most, if not all of the entertainment at your wedding reception, so it’s important you hire no one but the best. No matter where you live, there are talented DJs available when you need them at a price point you can afford. On top of recommendations from your peers, an online search of reputable agencies will provide you with a host of terrific DJs to consider. Pick at least two of them to interview and carefully consider each of these five qualities to help you find the best fit for your wedding:
1. Personality – Within a few short minutes, you should be able to gage whether or not the DJ has a personality you can work well with. Are they affable? Upbeat? Witty? Humorous? Do they sustain good eye contact and speak clearly? Do they make you feel at ease? Do they seem genuinely interested in your wedding reception and eager to learn as much about you and your guests as possible? If they make you uncomfortable in any way during the interview, chances are they will do the same for your guests, so don’t be afraid to follow your instincts on this one.
2. Knowledge – You’ll know right away that a DJ is knowledgeable when they can quickly name the title and artist of that hit song that you only know a few words to. In addition, they should be able to tell you in depth about all of their equipment from the wattage of their speakers to why they chose to work with one brand of mp3 player over another, or how a certain program on their laptop is perfect for beat matching and syncing, etc.
3. Reliability – All good DJs will provide you with a list of past clients upon your request. After you’ve obtained a list, call a few of them and ask about the DJs reliability. Were they punctual? Did they come prepared with all the right equipment and back up equipment in case of emergencies? Did they follow through on all of their promises and play all of their client’s requests?
4. Adaptability – You want a DJ that will listen to your needs, make note of all of your requests, and offer up ideas of their own that they feel will enhance the overall entertainment value. Contacting past clients and asking them if the DJ was able to adapt quickly to the crowd and the energy in the room will help you analyze this quality further.
5. Special Skills – Do a large number of your guests speak a language other than English? If so, hiring a bilingual DJ might be a wise decision. Will you want a colorful light show to heighten the overall visual experience? There are DJs available who can provide LED lighting systems, mirror balls, etc., upon request. Are there any ‘out of the ordinary’ activities you require your DJ to emcee?
Keeping these qualities in mind during the wedding coordinating process will ensure you hire the best wedding disc jockey available!
Hiring a professional DJ can make all the difference when it comes to the success of your event. Whether you’re planning your wedding, coordinating a school or corporate event, or just throwing a good old-fashioned party, you want to hire a DJ that will provide you with the best entertainment value to fit your needs.
Wedding DJ pricing. So, how much does a wedding DJ cost? This depends on how comfortable you are with the lighting, experience, equipment, music, and fun options. You should try unique things because your wedding is far from ordinary. This does not mean you need to break the bank with wedding DJ prices, but see what options are really worth the cost.
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