Here are references from clients who hired me to perform at their wedding reception or other event. Several of these references are willing to talk to you on the phone if you are interesting in getting live feedback about my performance.
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Stuart and Amanda Jones - whose wedding reception I performed at in Madison at The Masonic Center in July - sent me this recommendation.
“Mike Miller is a great DJ for any event. He performed at our wedding reception, but we are confident that he will do a great job at any event he is booked for. He is reliable, confident, and organized. His wedding planner is a great way for everyone to stay on the same page. He makes sure his clients are happy and taken care of throughout the event. He is very energetic and his passion for being a DJ is evident.
Thanks,
Stuart and Amanda Jones“
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“Mike,
We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful job you did at our wedding reception. Your professionalism and thoroughness leading up to our wedding day made us feel extremely comfortable with our decision. Your ability and willingness to play the songs that we asked you to play made the night even that much more special. Many of our guests commented on the music, your sound system, and your lively personality at our reception. Thanks for being so accommodating and making the DJ one less thing to worry about in the week and days leading up to our wedding. We really appreciate it and look forward to recommending you in the future.
Thanks again,
Brian & Racquel Kroll”
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Jay and Jennifer Lamb - whose wedding reception I performed at in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in June - sent me this recommendation.
”We have never seen or heard a better DJ! We can promise you can't go wrong by hiring Mike Miller! He is an outgoing and energetic man who will dance the night away and keep the crowd pumped!
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Travis and Lindsy Schaefer - whose wedding ceremony and reception I performed at in Madison outside at Quivey's Grove in June - sent me this recommendation.
”Thanks for the great job at our wedding reception. You kept the dance floor packed all night! Thanks also for playing the music outside during our wedding ceremony despite the rain. Your spirit was not dampened even though it rained and hailed a couple of times during the early part of our wedding reception which made it difficult for you to do your job, but you did it with a smile. Thanks!
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Bert and Rachel Wenzel - whose wedding ceremony and reception I performed at in Monroe at Turner Hall in June - sent me this recommendation.
“Mike Miller was a very entertaining DJ and kept our wedding dance active and enjoyable for people of all ages.”
Bert and Rachel Wenzel”
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Nolan and Ashley Baker - whose wedding reception I performed at in Stoughton in May - sent me this recommendation.
”Mike,
Thank you so much for your enthusiasm at our wedding. We had a pretty calm crowd, but your spirit and energy stayed charged the entire time. We appreciate your help with organizing the music for both our wedding ceremony and reception. That helped alleviate a lot of stress. Thanks again! We will recommend you to our family and friends.
Nolan and Ashley Baker“
Cassie Louis - whose wedding reception I performed at in Roxbury at the Dorf Haus in April - sent me this recommendation.
“I would both like to thank
you for making our big day even more special! You were such a help even
before the wedding. Your almost instant response(s) to any question(s) I had was wonderful. Being a bride wasn't easy, and you actually
helped make things a lot easier. I was so glad that you had so many
good suggestions and helpful tips. Being that I had never done this before,
it was great to hear what you've seen as far as what works well and what
doesn't. As for the day of - WOW! The music at dinner was just
lovely. The dance music was perfect, great selection and it was so nice
that you could even accomodate all those special requests from our "little"
guests. I am so glad we found and picked you to DJ our wedding. I have no regrets whatsoever. Thank you so much
and the best of luck to you with your future events!
Sincerely,
Cassie Louis”
Luke and Carlyn Tamborini - whose wedding reception I performed at in Janesville in April - sent me this recommendation.
“When we were searching for DJs, we did an Internet search. Then we called around and talked to a lot of DJs, but all of them charged outrageous prices that we couldn't afford. Then I finally got a hold of you, and when I told you of our financial situation, you were willing to work with us. That helped us tremendously. Thanks a lot.
You always kept in contact with us throughout the entire process. The wedding planner helped us a lot. And the songs that we didn't want to hear at our reception, we didn't hear it at all. Any other requested songs that you weren't sure whether we would want played, you asked us. Any other wedding that I've been to, the DJ hasn't asked the bride or groom and just played songs requested.
A few days before the wedding, there were a few changes. But amazingly you were a great sport and didn't have a single problem accomodating them. First, we had our wedding and reception in the same place, so you had to wait to set up your equipment after the ceremony was done. Second, you set up your sound equipment in the dining room to keep our guests entertained while we were taking pictures and then eating dinner. Last, you had to go and tear your stuff down after dinner and reset everything back up where the dance was being held. Not many DJs would do that, and if they did, they'd charge more money - which you did not.
The music was phenomal. You played what we chose on the wedding planner. I liked the fact that you did all the formal dances at the beginning of the reception, and the rest of the night was free dancing. Also, I enjoyed how you got the children to dance along with their parents. And when I was dancing to the “Macarena,” I looked over my shoulder and there you were doing the moves. That helps a lot for the people who don't know the dances. We will recommend you to anyone that we know who's getting married.
Luke and Carlyn Tamborini”
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Kyle and Holly McNally - whose wedding reception I performed at in Rockton, Illinois, in March - sent me this recommendation.
“Mike was an awesome DJ. He really got everyone out on the dance floor and moving. The arrangement of songs were ideal, and he couldn't have done a better job. All of our guests commented about how energetic Mike was and how good of a job he did with the music and interacting with the crowd. In my opinion, the DJ is the most important part of a wedding reception since the music is what makes or breaks a good time, and all we can say is that we couldn't have been happier with Mike's performance.
Kyle and Holly McNally”
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Ryan and Wendy Bailey - whose wedding reception I performed at in Merrimac at Devil's Head Resort in March - sent me this e-mail.
Wendy and I want to thank you for all you did. We had a pretty mellow crowd, but you did a great job adapting to the environment. We will recommend you to all our friends and family. Thanks for everything!
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Ben and Maggie Gulvik - whose wedding reception I performed at in Stoughton in February - sent me this recommendation.
"Dear Mike,
We just wanted to give you our many thanks for all your help with
our wedding reception. You were wonderful to work with, provided
great suggestions, and really helped us to rock out at the reception! You
were such a hit with all of our guests! Everyone had a spectacular time
- it was obvious by how full the dance floor was all evening long. We could
not have asked for anything more from you at our wedding reception. You
went above and beyond all of our expectations. I would recommend you to
anyone looking for a very talented and personable DJ for their next big
event. Thanks again for helping to make our reception unforgettable.
Sincerely,
Ben and Maggie Gulvik"
Brock and Bethany Schultz - whose wedding reception I performed at in Waunakee in December 2007 - sent me this recommendation.
"Mike did a spectacular job at our wedding. The whole process with him was as easy as it could be. He was in constant communication with us regarding our wedding and we never had to wait for him to get back to us. He was so accomodating and friendly and is really excellent at what he does. We were pretty specific in what we wanted played and didn't want played, and he followed it to the letter. Everyone told us they had so much fun at our reception which is a huge reflection on Mike. The hardest part about our reception for us was wanting to dance to everything because we picked it all and loved it all, and he played it all! Something else of note is that our wedding took place on the day of the first big snowfall/ice storm of this crazy winter. Mike went above and beyond to make sure he was at the site early and everything was perfect. Thanks Mike! You really made it memorable and we will recommend you to everyone looking for a DJ!
Brock and Bethany Schultz"
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The e-mail below was sent to me by Maxwell and Rachel Holmquist -
whose wedding reception I performed at in Stoughton in December 2007.
"Mike,
With our wedding being a day after 7 inches of snowfall, I was worried about how many people would show up to the wedding. The wedding was full, and the reception was a lot of fun. Without you to help coordinate things, we would have been lost on what to do when. The music was great, and we appreciate the help you provided to make sure things went amazingly smooth. You were so flexible and willing to come up with ideas as they were needed with last-minute changes.
I have heard many complements from people who attended the reception on the DJ that I selected. Everyone liked the music that they arrived to, the music through the meal, and the reception music that was played. Everyone also liked watching you dance along with the music and being part of the wedding.
I knew I was risking a lot when I found you out on the Internet on how good you would be (since I have never heard you DJ before), but I am extremely happy with the results. We are very happy that we found you to help us celebrate our wedding. If we ever need another DJ for something, you will be the first person we contact.
Thanks!
Maxwell and Rachel Holmquist"
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The e-mail below was sent to me by Ange and Chad McKee -
whose wedding reception I performed at in the Wisconsin Dells at the Kalahari Resort in November 2007.
"Mike,
Since I had first-hand experience from being a part of
a wedding reception you played at, and a birthday party as well, I knew
instantly you were a great fit for our wedding day. You were always
very easy to get a hold of, and you always answered any question I had
energetically and immediately. Our wedding day was perfect, and it
couldn't have gone as smoothly without you being apart of our day.
My biggest fear for that day was not the quality of the service you
were providing since I knew firsthand you went above and beyond any other
DJ service I have seen, but it was that the dance floor would remain empty
for the reception and people would be gone early in the evening. Of
course, to our delight, the dance floor was always in use, and people were
lined up for the bouquet toss and the garter toss. You accommodated
every one of our needs, even the last-minute change you were not aware
of. You handled the situation professionally and beautifully. From
the beginning of the wedding, everything on your part went on without a
hitch. The ceremony music was right on, the cocktail hour and dinner
hour music was at a perfect level. It was loud enough to hear and
enjoy, but not too overbearing that you couldn't hear what was going on
around you. The grand march ended up being the last minute change
that went very well, and it left our guests smiling and ready for more.
My biggest fear was put at ease, and the music was fantastic and
so much fun. We had more guests still dancing at the end of the night
then at any other wedding I have ever been at. Thank you so much
from both of us in making our day a dream come true.
Ange and Chad McKee"
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Andy and Kaiti Bohacek - whose wedding I performed at in Milwaukee in November 2007 - sent me the e-mail below."When searching for a DJ for our wedding, we knew we wanted somebody to help us plan the music but to also allow our guests to have fun. The planner that Mike uses is fantastic. It not only helps him get to know us, but it also is a huge relief to know he is interested in what you want! The songs and timing of the songs was great, and the dance floor was never empty. We received so many compliments about Mike because he was professional and knew how to keep our guests entertained. Thanks, Mike, for all you that did to make our great night fantastic!
Andy and Kaiti Bohacek"
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The e-mail below was sent to me by Ralph and Bobbie Jo Setterlund - whose wedding reception I performed at in Pewaukee at the Country Springs Hotel in October 2007.
"Mike,
We want to thank you for the wonderful job you did with our wedding reception. You were very professional and fun throughout our event. Several of our guests complemented us on how great you were. Your selection of music and the energy you put into our event helped make sure our guests had a good time. Everyone enjoyed dancing all night long, and we never had a problem getting people on the dance floor. In fact, I think we had the world's longest wedding train thanks to your help. Even the people who did not dance loved what you did. They really appreciated the perfect volume that allowed them to talk and watch everyone dance. Plus, they liked watching your dance moves as you DJ'ed. We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family.
Thanks,
Ralph & Bobbie Jo Setterlund"
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The e-mail below was sent to me by Juanita Wilson to post in this section. I played music for her wedding ceremony and performed at her wedding reception in Middleton in October 2007.
"If you are looking for a GREAT DJ, you have found the right guy. My husband and I had been planning our wedding for over a year and Mike was so accommodating. The wedding planner that he has put together is terrific. It is so helpful when trying to plan what events should happen when. Mike kept the music upbeat, and the guests danced all night long. My step-granddaughter is only three years old, and she was dancing to every song. If it would not have been for Mike, I am sure that our wedding reception would not have been as fun, special, and overall a great time. I have two stepchildren and I would not have a wedding reception for them without Mike. HE WAS AWESOME!!!"
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I received the e-mail below from Steve & Cynthia Culp - whose wedding I performed at in Sun Prairie in October 2007.
"Mike,
Thank you. You went above and beyond expectations. The wedding planner that you have is great; it is very helpful and a great guide. We were thrilled that you kept the music upbeat and played the music we wanted, and even allowed one of my co-workers to sing his famous karaoke song. I honestly don't know what we would have done if you didn't go above and beyond for us in a jam. Thank you again!"
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I received the e-mail below from Mosezell & Angie Peterson - whose wedding I performed at in Madison at the Monona Terrace in September 2007.
"Mike,
Thank you so much for the wonderful performance at our reception! All our guests thought you were so much fun and an absolute riot! We were extremely happy with your performance and will recommend you to our friends and family. You did a fantastic job keeping the flow of the night going and keeping our guests entertained. The music was fun, right on cue, and sounded great. It's not very often the bride and groom "shut down" their own wedding, but the music kept us out on the dance floor all night long. Thanks for a memorable night, but most of all, for a GREAT night of music, dancing, and laughs. You were awesome! You're a hidden treasure in the Mad City.
Mosezell & Angie Peterson"
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I received the e-mail below from Rachel Ratkowski - whose wedding I performed at in Milwaukee in September 2007.
"Jared and I are so glad we picked you to be our DJ! We've never seen a DJ at a wedding with so much energy and excitement for the music. All our older relatives appreciated the music volume not being too overwhelming. All our friends had a blast dancing all night long! Mostly, we really appreciate how much you worked with us to plan everything out. Your suggestions were all very helpful, and you did everything we asked you to do for us! Thank you so much!
Rachel Ratkowski"
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I received the e-mail below from Julia Naber - whose wedding I performed at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle in September 2007.
"Thank you again so much for all your help. I know that you did my sister's wedding last year and did a great job, but even so, you far exceeded my expectations. Your wedding planner was very helpful in figuring out a timeline for the evening and laying everything out in such a simple yet complete format. Everyone had a great time, and you made the evening go smoothly. Thank you for your enthusiasm and patience! People had a great time dancing and enjoying the music. Thanks for listening to our requests and being so flexible! If you need a recommendation, feel free to direct people my way. I will definitely talk to my little sister about hiring you for whenever she gets married.
Thanks!
Julia Naber"
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I received the e-mail below from Ashlee Glowacki - whose wedding reception I performed at in Whitewater in September 2007.
"Mike,
Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did at our reception! All our guests kept coming up to us and saying how fun you were, dancing on stage, and the fun they had with you! I was obviously hesitant to hire someone off the Web, but after talking with a previous client of yours and talking and e-mailing back and forth with you, I felt completely confident. And you didn't let me down! You did a fantastic job with our shoe game, even though you had never heard of it before. The quality of the sound was fantastic as well. Nice and crisp. We had so much fun at our wedding. You really got the party going, and that's hard to do some times with 200 guests. Thank you again for a wonderful job!
Ashlee Glowacki"
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I received the e-mail below from Erika Kelley. I was hired by Erika to play at her wedding reception in Platteville in September 2007.
"Michael and I would like to thank you so much for the fantastic job you did at our reception! We really appreciated all the time you put into helping us during the planning process and also how well you worked with the photographer to keep things moving so he could get his shots before he had to leave. Everyone I talked to said that the music was played at the perfect volume and they had a great time! Thanks again!
Erika Kelley"
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I received the e-mail below from Sherri Copeland. I was hired by Sherri to play at her wedding reception in Cottage Grove in September 2007.
"Hi Mike,
Josh and I just want to say thank you so much for the wonderful job you did with our wedding dance. You were professional, organized, friendly, fun, and you kept our party going. You sure made everything special. You were great!
Thanks,
Sherri Copeland"
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I received the following e-mail from Tim and Heather Vojcihoski. I performed at their wedding reception in Rockford in September 2007.
"Mike did a great job at our wedding reception. He made sure that it was exactly the way we wanted everything to run. We had hired a professional singer to perform a special song right after the dinner. Mike worked with the singer to make sure he was able to perform his song at the appropriate time. Mike even helped unload and load his equipment. We thank him for all of his help.
Tim and Heather Vojcihoski"
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I received the e-mail below from Perry and Gretchen Bourg. I was hired by them to perform at their wedding reception in Madison in August 2007.
"Mike Miller was a wonderful addition to our August wedding. We discovered his business through a Web search, but as soon as we spoke on the phone, we felt confident that we had found the right DJ for us. Mike's friendly, enthusiastic nature immediately put us at ease, and his price quote confirmed our decision. Throughout the planning process, Mike contacted us regularly to discuss our plans and was always supportive of our ideas, letting us know that his goal was to help us have the wedding music that we wanted. We never doubted we would get anything less.
On the day of our wedding, we finally met Mike and he did a fantastic job. He arrived and set up with plenty of time to spare, and because he'd been so thorough prior to the wedding, we didn't have to be bothered with any details on our big day. We were able to relax and enjoy the evening, knowing that Mike understood just what kind of atmosphere we wanted. He had a great rapport with our guests, and he was even able to make some last-minute changes to our playlist with ease.
Thanks, Mike, for helping us having the wedding of our dreams!
Sincerely,
Perry and Gretchen Bourg"
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I received the e-mail below from Dan Kosarzycki. I was hired by Dan to play at his wedding reception at Olin Park in Madison in August 2007.
"Hi Mike,
I wanted to thank you so much for doing a great job for our wedding celebration! Everyone commented on your professionalism and attention to detail. You really kept the party moving along! Our guests were also happy to see that you were groovin' on the stage - it really seemed to liven things up when the dancing started. You did such a great job, and I am very appreciative of all your extra help. You're awesome!!!!
Dan Kosarzycki"
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I received the e-mail below from Ashley Shultz Griffin - whose wedding reception I performed at in Middleton in August 2007.
"Mike,
I want to thank you for the amazing job you did at our wedding last weekend. You honestly made our wedding perfect. We have had friends and family call us all week to specifically say that you made the reception the best wedding they have ever been to. Our family mentioned that you looked like you were having a blast DJing, and that made everyone else have fun. Thank you so much for doing such a perfect job and giving us a night we will never forget. Mike and I would love to be a reference for you to make sure other people know how wonderful you are. Thank you!
Ashley Shultz Griffin"
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I received the e-mail below from Mike and Julie Baldwin - whose wedding reception I performed at in Mount Horeb in August 2007.
"Mike,
Thanks so much for the wonderful job you did at our wedding. As we were paying for most of the wedding ourselves, your reasonable price (less than half of another quote I got) was very appealing. We only hoped that we would still get high-quality service. Planning a Wisconsin wedding from Denver added to my worries, but from the first day I e-mailed you, you made me feel very comfortable. You took the time to help us make our wedding reception exactly what we wanted it to be. You gave great suggestions, and were also extremely flexible when we wanted to add in some English traditions. Thanks too for searching for (and finding!)some odd English tunes! Mike was pleasantly surprised to hear Liverpool' s "You'll Never Walk Alone." The evening flowed so perfectly, from dinner, toasts, and cake cutting to the grand march, special dances, and the rest of the dance. Everyone had an absolute blast, and you deserve a lot of the credit for that. Thanks so much!
Mike and Julie Baldwin"
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These comments were sent to me by Jake and Katie Mertens - whose wedding reception took place at the Monona Terrace in Madison in August 2007.
"Hi Mike!
Thank you for the great job you did deejaying at our wedding ceremony and reception! Everyone commented on what a really great time they had. Thanks for adhering to our do-not-play-list and keeping the party moving. I was definitely exhausted after dancing my feet off all night. You also helped make planning our wedding from over 800 miles away relatively easy.
Katie and Jake Mertens"
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These comments were sent to me by Tim and Sara Togstad - whose wedding I played at in Fitchburg in August 2007.
"Mike Miller was very pleasant to work with, directed the crowd with ease and finesse before, during, and after dinner, played what we asked, and kept the crowd on the dance floor. He was very intuitive about the crowd and played our selected songs at the perfect time. We would highly recommend him for any reception needs. Thanks Mike!
Tim and Sara"
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These comments were sent to me by Mike and Jessie Nguyen - whose wedding I played at in Freeport, Illinois, in July 2007.
"Hi Mike,
You did a great job at our reception. It was nice that you contacted the reception site yourself with set-up questions. It made the wedding week so easy for us. Also, you really adhered to our list of what we wanted played and what we didn't. Our reception was perfect - in large part due to you! Thanks again for everything, and we would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a DJ!
Mike and Jessie"
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I received the following recommendation by e-mail from Don and Janna Ellefson - whose wedding I performed at in Rockton, Illinois, in July 2007.
"Mike Miller was a great disc jockey. He made sure to play the songs we wanted to hear and not play the ones we didn't. I also noticed that songs I had asked for specifically were played in good spots - one of them was the last song we danced to that night. He was also very helpful in making sure to do things in a way that allowed our photographer to get the shots he needed. Mike adapted to the reception area when we were eating because the dining area was split from the dance area. The night was wonderful and we would definitely recommend Mike as a DJ.
Don and Janna Ellefson"
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The following e-mail of recommendation was sent to me by Bill and Sarah Mentele - whose wedding reception I performed at in South Beloit in June 2007.
"Mike Miller was such a great DJ at our wedding reception! He created this atmosphere that made everyone want to get up, dance, and have a great time. Mike was also great to work with. Anything that we wanted, or didn't want for that matter, he took into consideration and went along with all of our requests. We hired Mike after one phone conversation because he was so enthusiastic about our big day and seemed to be just what we were looking for. Everyone who was at our reception has told us how much they enjoyed Mike and the music he played. If we could make one recommendation to couples looking for a DJ, we would recommend seriously looking into what Mike offers because he did a wonderful job.
Sincerely,
Bill and Sarah Mentele"
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I received the following e-mail from Shaun and Lindsay Cunningham - whose wedding I played at in Cambridge in June 2007.
"Hey Mike! Shaun and I had a great time at the wedding. So did all of our guests. The music was awesome and it was really nice how you let us personalize it. The selection of music we got to choose from was wonderful. And you have one of the best, if not the best, deals out there. Thanks again, Mike. You were great!
Sincerely,
Lindsay and Shaun"
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The e-mail below was sent by Shaun & Nicole Campfield. I performed at their wedding reception at the University Club in Madison in May 2007.
"After our first meeting with Mike, we decided he was the perfect DJ for our wedding. The precision and personalization he put into our reception was most impressive. He honored all of our requests - even the quirky ones - and worked hard to make sure he had every song in perfect order. Moreover, he was remarkably organized, professional, and fabulous on the microphone. Even when we experienced a late start at the reception, he rolled with the punches and was quite flexible. With a great sense of energy about him, Mike made sure everyone was up on their feet and enjoying the party. Several of the guests commented on his pleasant and accommodating nature. Mike exceeded all of our expectations and we would recommend him to anyone out there looking for an exceptional event DJ!
Shaun & Nicole Campfield"
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This e-mail was sent by Matthew and Ericka Swanson. I performed at their wedding reception in Rockford in May 2007.
"Mike Miller was the life of the party at the party of our lives - our wedding day! His professionalism with time management, song selection, and crowd interaction kept us pleased throughout the evening (he knew the words to ALL of the songs). He worked hard to personalize it, just for us, and figured out all of the details beforehand so we had nothing to worry about the day of our wedding. It was great! Thanks so much!
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Erika Swanson"
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This e-mail was sent to me by Rick and Jamie Hanson. I played music at their ceremony and wedding reception in Oregon in May 2007.
"Hey Mike,
We just wanted to say a big thank you for everything you did. Your help with the ceremony music was great and really appreciated. You were great and fun to work with, and we received many compliments on you and your great interaction with everyone at the reception. If you every need a recommendation, please let us know.
Many thanks again!!!!!!
Rick and Jamie"
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This e-mail was sent to me by Heidi and Chris Lange whose wedding reception I performed at in Franklin (south of Milwaukee) in April 2007.
"Mike,
Chris and I wanted to thank you so very much for DJing at our wedding. You were awesome! Everyone had a fabulous time, right up to the very end. Thanks for organizing with our photographer too. You were both top-notch and we couldn't have asked for anything more. If you should ever need a referral, please let us know. We would be very happy to recommend your services. You were just fantastic!
Thanks again!
Heidi and Chris Lange"
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This e-mail was sent to me by Becca Kornstedt after I performed at a party in April 2007 at the University Club in Madison for the UW-Madison Communicative Disorders Department.
"Hey Mike,
Thank you so much for DJing our event last weekend and making our annual department party a fantastic and fun night! I know everyone was impressed by (and thankful for) your ability to keep the party going and keep everyone on the dance floor all night. You listened to what we wanted, and you delivered. One of our top recommendations for next year's department party is to hire you to DJ the event. I'm enthusiastically passing your name on to anyone I know in Wisconsin who is planning an event.
Thank you again!
Becca"
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This e-mail was sent to me by Ryan & Stephanie Osborn whose wedding I performed at in DeForest in February 2007.
"Thank you for the job that you did at our wedding. When Stephanie and I first started looking for DJs, we weren't really sure what to do as we had never planned a party before. So we looked around and got quotes from several different sources. In the end, we ended up making the right choice with you. Aside from giving us a reasonable price, you were both professional and patient with us. With everything else that we had to worry about regarding the wedding, not having to stress over the DJ made our lives much easier. You showed up on time, were ready to go, and did everything that we asked. We couldn't have been happier.
Thanks again,
Ryan & Stephanie Osborn"
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Donna Forte hired me to perform at her wedding reception in December 2006 and sent me these comments:
"We like to say that God led us to Mike Miller as our wedding DJ. We did a search on the Internet for 'DJ' in the area, and up came Mike Miller. Before this search, we found lots of other very tacky DJ companies and were not happy with them because we were determined to have a classy wedding with good taste along with a lot of fun. By reading his references, we wrote Mike and hired him. We were also sold when we found out his price because other tacky DJ companies charge a huge amount of money.
Mike is also very organized by having us fill out a very detailed form. Since we had problems with deciding on some of the details, he gladly spoke with us over the phone to help us make decisions. He also was very good about last-minute changes the day of the wedding.
By the way, we were several miles away from Mike, so we didn't actually meet him until our wedding day. In speaking with Mike on the phone, we loved his personality. He respected our wishes not to play acid rock or hip-hop music, and he followed through by having a guest come to ask us about a song they wanted to have played. Mike was so energetic, but not outrageously obnoxious.
Mike played all the music we loved during the dinner and the dance, and
he even taught the guests how to dance to 'The Macarena.' We think we actually had a record of the longest human train too. Mike is a one -man show who can do it all. He has a great speaking voice and a great personality that helped draw out the guests to dance. We never had an empty dance floor. Thanks, Mike, for doing such a great job!"
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The e-mail below was sent to me by Sarah and Aaron Tachon whose wedding I performed at in Middleton in November 2006.
"Hi Mike,
Hope things are going well with you. Wanted to thank you again for all your help with the wedding. From the beginning, you were very prompt in returning our calls and professional in helping us. Your references all had great things to say about your service. Since we had found out about you on the Internet, I did as much research as I could, but knew that we wouldn't know your true skills until our wedding night. The wedding planner you e-mailed was very helpful in getting an idea of the timeline for the night and helped us pick the songs that were important to us. I also apreciated your willingness to buy the cds that we didn't have with our special songs. In the thousands of details a bride has to keep track of, every effort from the professionals she's working with helps. You also had some very good advice about which songs may not be the best dance songs from your experience. Knowing that entertaining people was your profession, we felt confident that you would keep the people moving and the party going. The night of the wedding was the first time we saw you as a DJ. You introduced us as husband and wife, said all the names of the bridal party correctly (all 17 names as we had practiced), and the party was rolling.
If there are any bride-to-bes reading this, here is my advice. Know that you can do everything you can and plan months ahead of time, and there will still be some things that go wrong. On our wedding night, Mike Miller was the first to inform me of what we had forgotten. My younger sister had made a picture DVD slide-show of our baby pictures with music. Mike and I had discussed (when we did the wedding planner) when we would show this and how the sound would be projected. After we had entered the reception and sat down, Mike came over to the head table and asked, "Where is the DVD and the projector set up?" My heart dropped. Through all this planning, I had completely forgotten one of the most important things we had scheduled. And on top of this, we had to find another way to entertain people for an extra 24 minutes before dinner! Someone drove back to the church to get the DVD, another friend drove to Target to buy a cable to hook the projector to the sound system, and Mike, without missing a beat of music, set up the projector, hooked it to his sound system, and after dinner, we were able to show the DVD that my sister had worked so hard on.
Mike went above and beyond what we had hired him for. The music he played was awesome and everyone had a great time. Mike is also an excellent dancer, with a lot of energy. He was doing the Macerena behind his DJ table, and the kids were following his lead.
Mike, thank you again for all that you did for us. Thank you for being professional, prompt, and for going the extra mile to make sure everything went smoothly. Please pass my phone number along as a reference, and I will be sending people your way when they need a DJ. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Sarah and Aaron Tachon"
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Jeff and Jennifer Becker sent me this e-mail after I performed at their wedding reception in October 2006.
"Jeff and I just want to say thanks so much for the wonderful job you did with our wedding dance! You were on time, organized, and followed all my requests! I was amazed at the selection of music you had to offer, and you really knew how to mix it up to keep everyone dancing all night long! We could not have asked for anything more. You were great!"
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Jay and Brenda Halverson said this about me after performing at their wedding reception in McFarland in September 2006.
"Mike Miller did a wonderful job at our wedding reception at Park Ponderosa in McFarland. He was very professional, fun, organized, friendly, and most of all, he kept the party going. His music selection during the dance was perfect for our guests. Mike goes above and beyond to make sure everything is very special. Thank you, Mike!"
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Heather Schank sent me these comments after I performed at her wedding reception in Monroe during Labor Day weekend 2006.
"In speaking with many other recently married couples, I found out how lucky we were to have hired Mike. Not only was Mike less expensive than other DJs, he was extremely organized. I was very happy with his attention to detail. He called the week before the wedding to confirm all of the details, including the pronunciation of the names in the wedding party. The wedding planner, which every DJ should use, but no one else I have ever heard of does, helped us identify exactly what we wanted to do and led to some more creative choices on our part. I was able to pick and choose among the songs I wanted and the songs I absolutely did NOT want.
I brought some of my own CDs with little sticky notes. Because I was doing this at the very last minute, I was unable to provide any organization. Mike didn't act inconvenienced at all. He must know every kind of music out there because he played just the right songs during dinner and brought out the songs we could dance to later. Right before the father/daughter dance, we had changes twice in five minutes, and Mike adjusted without missing a beat. He also was fun,imaginative, and thought quickly on his feet when we wanted to play a joke on everyone later in the evening. When Mike says he wants to make your wedding exactly what YOU want, he makes it come true. We were very pleased with Mike's performance, and I owe my new husband, Steve, a huge finders fee."
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Josh & Jenny Satzer hired me for their wedding in August 2006 and said this:
"What a treat! Mike's energetic and charismatic nature kept the party going strong all night. Many of our guests commented that it was the most fun they had ever had at a wedding reception. Mike consistently played music to everyone's liking and was very prompt to follow up on any suggestions. What a thrill it was to have a DJ who was so into his work to share our special day with. Thanks again, Mike!"
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Tom & Desiree Bates, whose reception I performed at in August 2006, wrote this about me:
"Mike Miller was great to work with. We wanted a laid-back, non-traditional reception and weren't sure what we were doing, and Mike provided great suggestions and delivered everything and more. Mike has a super-fun attitude and is full of energy - which helped get everyone dancing. He is very respectful of YOUR wishes and what you want your party to be. Mike made the whole experience easy and enjoyable."
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Mika Oriedo, whose wedding reception I performed at in Lake Geneva in July 2006, sent these remarks:
"We would wholeheartedly recommend Mike Miller to DJ any wedding reception. I have known Mike since college, and he is extremely professional. Even if you put aside his organization, knowledge of music, and endless energy, Mike is perhaps above all flexible and will help you create the kind of reception dance that you want. I can think of no greater testiment than our own wedding where my bride and I actually felt guilty because we were dancing too much. After a while, we told ourselves that if our guests wanted to talk to us, they needed to get out on the dance floor, and most did regardless of age! To this day when people talk about the great time they had at our wedding, the DJ/dance is mentioned in the same breath. Thanks Mike!"
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Kim Pilgrim, whose wedding reception I performed at in 1996, hired me to perform in June 2006 during a 40th wedding anniversary party for her parents. She had this to say:
"Mike Miller is a great DJ! So many people still comment to us (now 10 years later!) what a great time they had at our wedding. The dance floor was always full. We know that it was due to Mike's charisma and being so in tune with the crowd. We hired Mike to be the DJ at my parent's 40th anniversary party. Mike gives you so many choices, and he's open to playing and using music his clients request. He is flexible and even helped with music to enhance our "How I Met Your Mother" short skit. He loves music, is enthusiastic about his task, and works hard so that everyone can have fun."
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Lana Finnegan gave this review of my performance after her wedding reception on St. Patrick's Day 2006:
"Mike Miller made our wedding reception a huge success. He was so flexible, easy-going, and nice to work with. My guests enjoyed how quickly he played requests. Mike had just as much fun at our reception as we did. He truly loves what he does, and he works for you! I would recommend him to my best friend for her wedding. Oh wait, I did recommend him to her, and my husband and I will enjoy his performance again in May at her wedding reception."
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Becca Patterson sent me these comments after her wedding reception in February 2006:
"Thanks so much. We thought you were great to work with before the wedding, and the reception itself was fantastic. You brought tons of energy, played great songs, and kept everyone dancing. It's so nice to work with a person who is organized, energetic, and genuinely excited about what they do. We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family. Your services are fantastic and at a great price. Great job!"
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Kunal Santra from Madison, who hired me to DJ a party on New Year's Eve 2005, made these comments:
"We hired Mike Miller for our company's New Year's Eve party. The guests had a fabulous evening dancing and welcoming the dawn of the new year. Mike is a great DJ and worked with us to accomodate the songs that the guests wanted, and he has a wide collection of songs to choose from. He was extremely professional, and I would recommend Mike to anyone who is looking for a DJ to have a fun-filled party. Mike makes sure that you will never have an empty dance floor during your event."
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Kristie Marie Pecard of Madison, whose wedding reception I performed at in November 2005, gave this review:
"Mike Miller was so organized and prepared for our wedding. While we had all the say, he did all the work! Our guests really enjoyed the music, and there was never a dull moment on the dance floor. Mike really listened to what we wanted and really knows how to work the crowd. We were very impressed with his professionalism and honest enthusiasm. I would recommend Mike to anyone who wants a DJ who knows how the business works. Thank you, Mike, for making our special day last in the most entertaining memories!"
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Courtney Brooks of Madison had this to say about the job I did for her at her reception in June 2005:
"Mike did an AMAZING job DJing our wedding. He was energetic and enthusiastic. He played a great assortment of music that kept people dancing. He also did a great job taking requests and dealing with my list of songs NOT to play. Mike did a wonderful job explaining and demonstrating what people had to do to get us to kiss (instead of clinking glasses they had to putt a hole in one). We also really appreciated that how he was really good at keeping things moving and on schedule. Time went so fast and we kept losing track of what time it was. Mike was able to move things along without being pushy or demanding. We would have been completely off schedule and possibly missed out on things we wanted to do if it wasn't for him. Thanks!!!"
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Kassie Freckmann from Madison, a bride who hired me to perform at her wedding reception in June 2005, said this about my performance:
"My experience with Mike Miller as a DJ was wonderful. On any future big events, I will be sure to use Mike as a DJ. I have many friends and family members who would like him to be their DJ for their special day. He is so upbeat and really brings life to the party. What an amazing DJ and at less than the price of others I have seen. He definitely has your comfort and happiness in mind on your big day and make sure that it goes as smoothly as you would imagine. I cannot wait to see him at another function."
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Sue Bratzke from Janesville, who hired me to DJ wedding receptions for her daughters in 2004 and 2005, had this to say:
"Mike Miller was very kind and a real big help with suggestions on the best way to do the dances. All the guests really enjoyed his performances. I will definetely hire him again for any other event I will have in the future. He is a super DJ!"