1Wave DJs

AJ Smith Personally as Your DJ & MC20+ years performing as an entertainer from Sasebo Japan to Baltimore Maryland, building stages for touring with major artists (Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Elton John, Diana Ross, Kid Rock, Jethro Tull, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Rhino Staging, earning my Audio Production Certificate 2012 from Mesa Community College. Learning from the best in Tempe at Club Red, operating lights for Jeff Loomis and bands like Agent Orange or Michael Schenker's screaming guitar. I was able to learn the golden ears of sound from Patrick and revisited later as a lighting and sound production tech at Interlochen. 7 Rock and metal bands as frontman, Kin of the Zen, Kronie...etc drummer, you can find the EP and LPs on Spotify, songwriter and recording artist with Andy Seagle and at CRAS Conservatory using SSL and Neve technology. He recorded Johnny Cash and Paul Mccartney. Promiscuous studios was our little side gig outside, performing with Prophet 7;13 (stagehand experience from US Airways Arena in Phoenix, to the Cardinals stadium, to downtown setting up for walk the moon and the roots during the superbowl) + local WTCM radio personality—charismatic, crowd-reading energy guaranteed. Streeters/Ground Zero with Kenny Olson. Union Street Station, Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Traverse Resorts, The Delamar. Encore, I played them all. Blackstar Farms, Bayview at Gallagher Farms, Starry Night Barn, FOE, we are familiar with all types of set ups. Let me know what you need! Cold Spark Fountains for First Dance & Grand Exit Smokeless, safe, venue-approved "fireworks" effect that creates jaw-dropping moments guests talk about for years (included—no extra fee). All-Inclusive 8-Hour Coverage Ceremony sound, cocktail hour, full reception—no rushing, no overtime surprises. Premium Sound System with Full Backups Crystal-clear audio indoors or outdoors, even on Lake Michigan bluffs—redundant gear so the party never stops. Custom Lighting Package12 uplights + intelligent dance floor lighting included—transforms any barn, ballroom, or tent. Unlimited Personalized Planning Easy online portal, detailed timeline creation, must-play/do-not-play lists, and full coordination with your planner/photographer/videographer. Travel Included Across Northern Michigan Traverse City, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Mackinac Island—no mileage or lodging fees ever. 150+ Five-Star Reviews & Proven Track Record Couples and guests consistently call it “the best wedding DJ we’ve ever seen”—real testimonials, no cheesiness, just packed dance floors. One Premium Package – $4,995 – limited 2026 dates remaining