DJ/MC/Guitar/Voice/Bagpipe/AudioEquipment/Lighting
Michael Lancaster
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Michael Lancaster is a multi-talented DJ and musician based in Golden, CO, offering multiple services to couples for their wedding celebrations.
Michael can provide everything Live Music, DJ, MC, Sound Equipment, Lighting, and Expert Consultation for your event. 1-stop full event package.
As a DJ, Michael is dedicated to the art of mixing and mashing up music to elevate the dance floor energy for a super fun celebration for all. As your MC, Michael will run your full event, custom-tailored to your vision, so you two will worry about nothing on your wedding day. The guitar would add a touch of class to your event, and Michael performs a vast variety of styles, both vocal and instrumental. Bagpipes are a unique touch that will transport and grace all of your guests. And musicians definitely make the best DJ's!
Choose whichever service(s) best suit your unique event.
With over 2000 weddings experience and personally at your service, Michael has all of the know-how to play his part in making your wedding day absolutely wonderful.
While Michael is not performing, he has earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music from the University of Colorado at Denver, where he is currently on the faculty teaching music and guitar, and he also runs his own recording studio where he composes and mixes music for film and video.
Michael looks forward to playing his part in making your wedding day absolutely incredible, custom-tailored to your vision, and a dance party to remember!
Michael is honored to serve you and guarantees the highest standard of quality, excellence, and professionalism.
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Michael Lancaster
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Michael is a very versatile and highly sought after DJ, musician, and teacher. He has been a full time professional for 20 years. Michael performs at 275 functions a year live music and DJ, he teaches 30 private bagpipe and guitar students a week, is a Lecturer of music and guitar at the University of Colorado at Denver, and runs his own recording studio where he composes and records music for film, video and commercials.
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4.9
out of 5.031 reviews
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Michael Lancaster is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his exceptional DJ, live music, and MC services at weddings. He is commended for his professionalism, talent, flexibility, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the event. Reviewers appreciated his attention to detail, responsiveness, and the personalized touch he brought to their special day. Michael's diverse musical skills, including playing the guitar, bagpipes, and DJing, contributed to creating memorable and magical wedding experiences for couples and their guests. Overall, Michael comes highly recommended for weddings and other events, offering great value for a reasonable price.Review photos
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Jameson W
5.0
1/21/2025
Michael was incredible! He did a great job timing our music flawlessly and incorporated all the songs we wanted. I highly recommend!! Great value for a great price!
Maria P
5.0
10/27/2024
Michael was simply amazing. My wedding was so fun and magical thanks to him. Everything we asked him to do was done, my friends requested songs from my childhood and he was happy to do so. Also his Mc skills were marvelous he let everybody know what was going on. Love his services 100% recommend.
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Brian G
5.0
10/17/2024
First and foremost, Michael is a fun guy, and amazing to work with! When we started our search for a DJ, we knew we wanted more than just someone to play the role of a traditional wedding DJ. Seeing Michael's profile popped out immediately being that he is not only a DJ, but a bagpiper and guitarist. Truth be told, he had us as "bagpipes'! During our initial chat with Michael, we could tell that he genuinely cared about making our day special from a musical perspective. The music played at one's wedding is so important, so feeling that authentic energy from Michael really made it an easy decision to select him as our guy for the job! Michael gave us lots of suggestions for music, but more importantly took our playlists and our preferences for music- from the moment guests walked into the ceremony to the last dance- and elevated it all. Michael's bagpipes captivated so many of our guests (and us!) as they started entering the venue in anticipation of the ceremony starting. Simply a beautiful touch to any wedding. We will forever be grateful for the energy, the joy and the attention to detail that Michael brought to our wedding day. If you are looking for someone to create a memorable "soundtrack" for your day, look no further than Michael Lancaster! Thank you Michael! -Brian & Nick
Christine F
5.0
10/13/2024
Michael was professional, flexible, and kind, Most importantly, he kept everyone dancing despite the diverse music taste of the guests at our small wedding. We had a blast! Thank you!
Bridget B
5.0
8/15/2024
We're so glad we went with Michael! He was very communicative leading to the wedding and always had a positive attitude that got us so excited.
He played live music at our ceremony/cocktail hour and he's so talented! Then at the reception he kept the energy going all night long! He played a bunch of songs we requested which was appreciated as well as threw in all the right stuff to keep the energy up. There were a few times during the night we had the entire wedding dancing which was so fun and a testament to his work. He was also really thoughtful about making a few special requests happen and was clearly trying to help make the day musically perfect.
Thank you for being a part of our big day!
Emma R
5.0
5/15/2024
Michael was great and super helpful with suggestions and timeline! He was an awesome MC and his music was on point all night. I got so many compliments on all of the reception music as well! 10/10
Kelsey R
5.0
9/27/2023
Michael was amazing! We had some very special requests for music and he was amazing and very excited to help us achieve our goals for our wedding day. I would hire him a million times over! He was very friendly and open to hearing what we wanted and added his own touch to things as well
Ashleyy C
5.0
9/19/2023
Michael is so great to work with and always has the best dance floor parties! He is so professional throughout all of planning and immediately responds to any questions or needs. Then the day of he is a great presence as well as makes sure to check in with all key players to guarantee the success and timeline of the night. Couldn't recommend him more!
Laura M
5.0
8/03/2023
Amazing DJ! Seriously, top notch and clearly practiced at the wedding chaos! Michael was so impressive and thoughtful. My wedding vibe was not what I thought it would be, having some older guests that may not be so into loud music and dancing BUT that was not at all the case. He had all ages on the dance floor! We had an absolute blast! If you're debating, stop, and just hire Michael. You will be so glad you did!
Libby K
5.0
6/28/2023
Michael was AMAZING. He was patient with any last minute changes and totally nailed the music vibe we were going for. By the end of the night the dance floor was completely full. We had a blast!! Cannot recommend him enough!
Peanut A
5.0
6/12/2023
We booked Michael to both DJ and play classical guitar for our wedding. We were blown away with his setup and services. His playing was absolutely beautiful, and everyone commented on what an amazing job he did keeping the energy up for the entire reception. He had a great AV setup for both the ceremony and toasts and made sure that everything ran seamlessly for us. He even surprised us by playing a song that meant the world to my husband and I and having the entire wedding gather around us at the end of the evening - he helped ensure special moments ran smoothly and enhanced every bit of our day. I would highly, highly recommend him to anyone. He was just an absolute delight, ball of energy and SUCH a talented musician/MC and DJ!
Siena R
5.0
2/16/2023
Michael is awesome!! He did an amazing job with assisting in the music at our church ceremony, and then he killed it on the dance floor! Michael is a genuine, hard worker, that anyone can get along with. He helps with the stress and takes care of everything and lets you know everything is going to be great! I have my song request to Michael and I told him I trust him and to read the room, and boy did he do that! There wasn’t one time the dance floor was empty.
Michael MC’d all the breaks party entrances, he knew when to do the speeches, qued the wedding cake, and all the other fun dances. Michael read the energy in the room and kept it. I received various compliments on our DJ and Michael deserves 5 stars. Not only did he DJ the wedding. He played his guitar during cocktail hour, and played some good Italian classics during dinner.
I can not say anything bad about Michael. If you want to have an amazing fun night, choose Michael!!
Megan S
5.0
1/09/2023
We are very happy we booked Michael Lancaster as our wedding DJ. He was very easy to work with and a great MC. Michael is professional and experienced. Would recommend!
Matt F
5.0
1/05/2023
Michael knew how to keep the party going at the reception. There was never a lull. The dance floor was always full with guests laughing and dancing their hearts out!
He also played guitar for our ceremony which received so many great comments from our guests -- his musicianship gave our ceremony so much more emotion. We could not recommend Michael enough!
Hallie S
5.0
12/22/2022
Michael was amazing to work with- he played the best music, made sure all the mics and other sound systems were working, and overall made the evening amazing! I had so many people compliment what a wonderful job he did at our wedding.
Martha B
2.0
12/09/2022
I was so hurt by this DJ. The communication was poor. It will forever be a sore spot for my special day, he was very disappointing.
The bagpiping was a nice addition, many guests enjoyed it. Our sincere thanks to him for standing in the very cold weather in his kilt.
As far as the playlist, my fault for not pushing back more when he kept saying everything looked great without any questions. It was confusing because he initially said we should build the playlist ourselves if we wanted to specify all the songs for the evening. He then said that wasn’t necessary, but the playlist that we spent hours compiling wasn’t played. We would have been receptive to more of an open dialogue on what he thought would work best. Instead it felt like he disregarded what we asked for and just played a bulk of song that he felt like playing.
We had made a list of songs for dinner time that we loved and he played other songs, including songs I hated. What was wrong with what we requested?? During the reception he showed that he had built what appeared to be our whole requested playlist. What doesn’t make sense is why he played so little of it and why he didn’t communicate with us more if he wasn’t going to play more of it.Were we supposed to go up and request songs that we did want to hear one by one?
Our guests did enjoy dancing to what he played. However, if for example he felt that a lot of our songs were not going to be crowdpleasers, then I really really wish we would have had more of a conversation about it and discussed it more. It would have been nicer to build a list that he thought was a crowd pleaser, that we would have also had to buy in on.
Emily S
5.0
11/24/2022
Anyone looking for a great wedding musician, DJ, and MC look no further - Michael Lancaster is your guy! He did an absolutely fantastic job at our wedding. We used his services for mics and speakers during the ceremony, pre-ceremony acoustic guitar, DJing the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner + dancing, lighting of the event space, as well as MCing the entire event. He’s an amazing one man show, putting together everything wonderfully. Michael took the time to meet with us beforehand and gathered lots of information to help make the day flow smoothly. He took into account our personal music preferences and did a great job of creating an awesome mix for the entire event. He even managed to start the dance floor off with a song that was mentioned during our vows, something we hadn’t even asked for but was the absolute perfect fit! We have only good things to say about Michael, and think he would be a great addition to any event!
Kelly R
5.0
10/30/2022
Michael was amazing to work with - very responsive and professional! My husband and I are not well versed in song selections, but by giving just a few parameters to Michael, he was able to orchestrate the evening and keep everyone on the dance floor. It was awesome to have live acoustic guitar before and during the ceremony and extremely affordable compared to hiring separate live musicians and a DJ. Michael took song requests and handled all the announcements my mom threw at him last minute. He provided mics and speakers for the outdoor ceremony, and lighting plus all the typical DJ gear for the reception. He was the master of ceremony and took charge to the perfect amount. Do not hesitate to hire Michael for your wedding!
Ryli M
5.0
9/12/2022
Michael is the most talented, professional, fantastic musician and DJ a couple could work with. He played acoustic guitar, bagpipes, and was the DJ for our wedding. He was so on top of it and paid amazing attention to detail. He helped remove a lot of stress from our day, we knew we could trust him. Hire him!!
Jessika E
5.0
7/14/2022
Michael helped make all of our wedding dreams come true! He was incredibly easy to work with and provided a detailed outline to help us get started. He even serenaded us via Zoom so we could have the full experience. Michael checked off every box on our music wishlist. I dreamt of having a guitarist play during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Michael came through and even set up in multiple locations so we could do our first dances in a separate area. Music at dinner was absolutely magical. Michael was also our reception DJ. I was blown away. Every guest was dancing, the song transitions were next level. We were so thrilled. Our music really elevated our event thanks to Michael!
Mercy B
5.0
6/18/2022
Michael was absolutely amazing in every way for our wedding in Aspen. He was super responsive and helpful throughout the process. Starting with beautiful instrumental guitar at Maroon Bells for our ceremony, then some great acoustic guitar covers and singing for the cocktail hour, and ending with an epic DJ set that kept the dance party raging - 10/10 need to find an excuse to hire you again!
Elizabeth M
5.0
1/11/2022
My husband and I could not have asked for a better DJ! As a music teacher, I know that I was needier than a normal customer!
Our ceremony required live and canned music and Michael wove those together beautifully. For our cocktail hour, we asked him to play live acoustic guitar. His talent seriously elevated that event!
For our reception, I can tell you in complete honesty that our dance floor never lulled! Michael even suggested a change to the evening's order that kept things moving with a much better flow. People are still talking about our dance floor!
In short, Michael was everything you could ask for in a DJ. He was super easy to work with from the first interview to the end of the night. He is clearly an expert and yet charges a very reasonable rate. Michael was supportive and helped us problem solve as our bridal party shifted at the last minute due to Covid.
I really appreciated him and recommend him without reservation!
Angelica O
5.0
11/29/2021
Michael did an amazing job! He did guitar for the ceremony and DJ for the reception and was super attentive. He is quick to respond via email and was definitely my favorite vendor.
Becca D
5.0
10/27/2021
Michael was an amazing DJ/guitar player/MC for our wedding night. He had the best attitude, kept the crowd and myself on the dance floor all night, played acoustic guitar for our ceremony, and sang/played for our first dance.
He made it so special! We are lucky to have found him for our wedding and would highly recommend him!
Zoey N
5.0
8/11/2021
We booked Michael with only a couple of weeks before the big day. I had no capacity to give a whole lot of direction. He took the short paragraph I wrote about my husband and I...plus a handful of songs on a playlist and made a memorable night. I really appreciated how comfortable he was in his work and we even received compliments from the bartenders about the music.
Brittany R
5.0
8/02/2021
Michael was a great find for our wedding. He played guitar for the ceremony, provided mics, and was the DJ and MC for our reception dinner. I told Michael what we envisioned, and he made it happen. I didn’t have to think about any of the logistics and was able to relax. Michael was kind, attentive, professional, and prepared. I highly recommend him for your next event.
Cathy G
5.0
8/10/2020
Michael was the musician for our daughter's destination wedding on June 20, 2020. He did a phenomenal job!! He was so easy to work with and was very flexible as our plans kept changing due to Covid-19. Bagpipes, acoustic guitar and full blown DJ services...what's not to love? I highly recommend his services.
Danielle T
5.0
1/20/2020
When I was looking for a DJ for my wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch, I sent an inquiry to Micheal and he didn't email me or send me a generic response. He called me that same day to explain his services and ask me how he could make our day great. Not only was I very impressed by his professionalism and how easy it was to complete a contract, but the quality of his services was OUTSTANDING. Micheal played acoustic guitar for our ceremony, including a custom rendition of "You are my Sunshine" for my walk, played bagpipes for our exit, and DJ'd our reception. He was on time and required no assistance from us. He even provided up-lighting for the ceremony space which was above and beyond what we expected. All of my guests told me over and over how great the music was and everyone was up and dancing from cocktail hour to the last song! Micheal is a true musician and a rare find. I give him my highest recommendation!
Laura S
5.0
5/13/2019
Michael was our DJ and played classical guitar at our wedding. During our ceremony and during dinner Michael really set the tone by playing the guitar which was such a magical addition to our already perfect day, he was also a trooper because we were married outside with falling snow in about 20 degrees. We’ve gotten so many compliments from friends and family remarking about how talented he is playing the guitar. In addition to his live music skills he was the exact DJ we were looking for and did a great job MCing and helping keep everything on schedule! We wanted to have a DJ who would keep the dance floor full all night long and he did not disappoint. He did an amazing job of playing music for each generation that we had at our wedding. Michael was so responsive and put any worries about the wedding at ease. He provided AV equipment during the ceremony and lighting at the reception. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for live music and a stellar DJ.
Camille V
5.0
5/10/2019
The bagpipes are what made our wedding special and different than most others. Our guests were telling us that the bagpipes sounded so good it gave them chills. Michael was also the DJ for our reception and he was wonderful. He picked smart song choices, was open for requests, was very in tune with the crowd and followed our schedule perfectly. Couldn't recommend him more! Thank you Michael!
Nicole N
5.0
4/20/2017
The instant I booked Michael, I knew my wedding day would be unique and personal. He had the quickest response time out of all of my vendors and it was always a treat hearing from him with ideas about how to make my soundtrack my own. He provided sound equipment for his guitar set for the reception, along with a mic for the officiant as well, which was extremely helpful. Walking down the aisle to the sound of bagpipes was magical. It was everything I had hoped for. Michael was also awesome with our guests, as everyone was eager to express their compliments, both for the pipes during the ceremony and the guitar during the reception. Having the guitar was perfect for our intimate lunch setting, as our guests didn't feel like they needed to fight the music to talk to each other (as they would have with a DJ). One of my guests even told me she forgot he was there and thought that we had been listening to a recording! Phenomenal, phenomenal talent and one of the most memorable aspects of our wedding day. Thank you, Michael!!
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