Desert House Productions

Setting a New Standard for the Modern DJ

Arizona

Service area

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Unique party atmosphere

DJ quality

Music selection

It’s impossible to overstate what a great decision it was to have Desert House Productions DJ our Sedona wedding! Having incredible music was a huge priority for us, and Dave and Drea absolutely killed it. Our guests were a pretty wide range of ages and included everyone from old-school family to raver friends, and Desert House kept everyone dancing their butts off all night! Beyond the music itself, Dave’s seamless MC skills made it feel like our cool and charismatic friend was keeping everything running smoothly to show us and our guests an amazing time. We wanted our celebration to feel like the raddest party ever, and Desert House absolutely made that happen for us. A year later, our friends still comment about what an awesome DJ team we had! It’s pretty clear they’re the best in the biz.

Caroline G.

5.0

If you’re looking for a DJ who can truly elevate your event, look no further. We partnered with DesertHouse Productions (specifically Drea Strickler) for our magical wedding in Arizona. To this day—two years later—she remains the vendor we rave about most. She didn’t just play music; she engineered an atmosphere. From the reception to the after-party, she curated a soundscape that felt authentically “us.” Her instinct for reading the room is unmatched, and her range across genres—especially her house selections—took the night to another level. As someone who is borderline obsessed with music and the ambience it can create, I can say confidently that she exceeded every expectation. Her taste is impeccable, her transitions seamless, and her presence warm and professional. She made what was already the most important day of our lives even more unforgettable. Our guests still talk about the dance floor energy and the after-party she facilitated. It was the most fun, joy-filled night, and her talent was the driving force behind it. We will be forever grateful for the magic she brought to our wedding. If you want a DJ who is both wildly skilled and genuinely wonderful to work with, she’s the one!!!!

Lauren H.

5.0

Dave & Drea Strickler

OWNER

AWARD WINNER (7X)

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For couples seeking a distinctive and dynamic wedding DJ, Desert House Productions is an accomplished DJ company based in Phoenix, AZ. A recognizable name on the Arizona circuit, this talented DJ outfit is passionate about creating a memorable soundtrack that reflects your unique love story. A talented team with years of industry experience, they will work closely with you and your partner to craft your dream wedding playlist. Whether you are planning for an extravagant soiree or an intimate gathering, this consummate DJ service has the tunes to set the tone for your big day. Desert House Productions has earned a reputation as one of Phoenix’s eminent entertainment services The company has been thrilling wedding attendees for over a decade with their gifted and resourceful team of professional DJs. Frequently sought out by household names such as Moet-Hennessy USA, TASER, and Facebook, these veteran disc jockeys are well versed in the art of reading a dancefloor. When they’re not encouraging happy couples to put on their dancing shoes, they are often seen performing at some of Arizona’s hottest spots. Highly trained and adept, this company is eager to welcome you and your partner to their ever-expanding clientele. The team puts your satisfaction at the forefront of their priorities. From smooth jazz to lively hip-hop, these DJs are experienced in a myriad of musical genres. They are keen to meet you and your partner to discuss your tastes and the kind of atmosphere you want to create. With a boundless library of songs, and state-of-the-art equipment, their DJs will translate your dancefloor dreams into a reality. Their intimate team of six disc spinners all have different specialities and qualities to bring to the party. Jay Valdez is renowned for his addictive beats, whereas Anthony is a well-known figure in Phoenix’s nightlife circles. They all share a unified goal of seeing newlyweds dancing to their favourite tunes after an unforgettable wedding day. This stellar DJ company offers an array of services designed to entertain. They will work with you to develop an ideal wedding package that caters to your specific needs. They operate on a one-event-per-day policy, ensuring that they can give your wedding exclusive attention. They can provide a variety of high-tech equipment, such as a flat screen, microphones, and a sound system. The team also performs for corporate and private events. Recognizing the powerful connection between music and love, these DJ firebrands are dedicated to scoring your special day.

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Equipment

Audio/Visual Equipment

Sound Equipment

Music Genres

Country

Dance

Disco

EDM

Folk

Hip-Hop

Indian

Jazz

Latin

Persian

Pop

R&B

Rock

World Music

Music Services

MC Services

Recorded Music

Sound Equipment

Planning

Se Habla Español

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Reception

Awards and Affiliations

7-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2025.2023.2021.+4 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Dave & Drea Strickler

Owner

Parents, DJs, house music lovers, yogis, sound meditation facilitators...

5.0

out of 5.0

102 reviews

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Desert House Productions consistently earns rave reviews for delivering energetic, expertly curated wedding music that kept dance floors packed. DJs are praised for reading the room, seamless transitions, strong MC skills, and accommodating diverse tastes (including live instrumentalists and EDM). Professional, communicative, and highly recommended for unforgettable receptions.

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Caroline G

It’s impossible to overstate what a great decision it was to have Desert House Productions DJ our Sedona wedding! Having incredible music was a huge priority for us, and Dave and D...

rea absolutely killed it. Our guests were a pretty wide range of ages and included everyone from old-school family to raver friends, and Desert House kept everyone dancing their butts off all night! Beyond the music itself, Dave’s seamless MC skills made it feel like our cool and charismatic friend was keeping everything running smoothly to show us and our guests an amazing time. We wanted our celebration to feel like the raddest party ever, and Desert House absolutely made that happen for us. A year later, our friends still comment about what an awesome DJ team we had! It’s pretty clear they’re the best in the biz.

Lauren H

If you’re looking for a DJ who can truly elevate your event, look no further. We partnered with DesertHouse Productions (specifically Drea Strickler) for our magical wedding in Ari...

zona. To this day—two years later—she remains the vendor we rave about most. She didn’t just play music; she engineered an atmosphere. From the reception to the after-party, she curated a soundscape that felt authentically “us.” Her instinct for reading the room is unmatched, and her range across genres—especially her house selections—took the night to another level. As someone who is borderline obsessed with music and the ambience it can create, I can say confidently that she exceeded every expectation. Her taste is impeccable, her transitions seamless, and her presence warm and professional. She made what was already the most important day of our lives even more unforgettable. Our guests still talk about the dance floor energy and the after-party she facilitated. It was the most fun, joy-filled night, and her talent was the driving force behind it. We will be forever grateful for the magic she brought to our wedding. If you want a DJ who is both wildly skilled and genuinely wonderful to work with, she’s the one!!!!

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William G

Dave really made the night come alive and put a bow on our perfect day. We wanted something a little less traditional - more 80s and Dance/House music than classic wedding songs - ...

and he delivered 100%. Took the time to consult with us several times to find out exactly what we wanted, and kept us dancing and the crowd engaged and interested the whole time. Really couldn't have asked for more!

Karen H

We had the best experience of Desert House Productions! Dave was our DJ and he brought the best party vibes. He created the perfect vibe throughout our reception and kept our dance...

floor alive the entire night with the best music. The atmosphere was amazing and we didn't want the night to end. Extremely professional and wonderful to work with. If you are looking for the best DJ for your wedding look no further than Desert House Productions.

Lisa L

Desert House Productions was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding! We originally wanted a dj plus live instrumental players as well! Dave knocked it out of the park with...

the percussionist (Ali) and saxophonist (Rachelle) he found to go along with his amazing DJ skills. My husband and I have a big variety of musical tastes from country, rock n roll, present day bangers, etc and we could not have asked for a better selection on his part in making the night one to remember! Another worry of ours was that we just wanted everyone to be on the dance floor at all times. He was so great at reading the crowd and would sense if there needed to be any changes to make sure everyone enjoyed it. I can honestly say, no one left the dance floor! He absolutely knocked it out of the park! Thank you Desert House Productions, Dave, Ali, and Rachelle for making our wedding night absolutely incredible and a night we both will never forget!

Jennifer M

Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without these incredible DJs! They brought the most amazing energy and created a vibe that was beyond what we could have imagined. From the ...

sound bowl and OM intonation at the beginning of the ceremony, to the last song at the reception, everything was perfect. We’re so grateful for their creativity, professionalism, and ability to truly connect with us and our guests. Highly recommend!

Justin R

We strongly recommend that you hire Desert House Productions for your events. In particular, Dave and Drea overcame one of our biggest fears- getting the music right for our weddin...

g. What a difference it was compared to other DJs we interviewed. Their consults with us went much deeper than just finding out what songs we wanted to hear. They got to know us more so than any other vendor, worked to understand our vibe, our guests, and decipher our tastes in music. Dave and Drea are great listeners and communicators, it was clear that they cared, and we feel confident trusting them. Their collaborative process led to a truly spectacular reception, which included outdoor dinner music, an indoor dance party (where they played b2b), lighting and effects, and emceeing. We had so many compliments about them. Superb production and people; we cherish our time working with Desert House. - J&M

Jess N

Alex was absolutely incredible! He had an amazing ability to read the crowd and keep the energy alive throughout the night. What blew me away was his flexibility—without any prior ...

discussion, he worked some EDM into the mix just for me, and it was beyond perfect! The way he transitioned through music was flawless. Guests of all ages were on the dance floor, and the EDM moments were a total highlight for me personally. He went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was unforgettable, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. If you want a DJ who truly cares about making your night special, I would definitely recommend Alex!

Natalie L

Alex was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding. I am not exaggerating when I say the dance floor was packed for the entire night. He took the time to find out what we env...

isioned and give recommendations based on our style. He really understood not only our, but also our wedding guests taste in music. The music/vibe felt perfectly curated for every point of our wedding - and my friends have not stopped talking about how perfect the music was. Could not recommend Alex and DHP more highly.

Danny H

We had Anthony Hart as our DJ through Desert House productions and he did a remarkable job. My wife has good (and very specific) music taste and provided a list of songs to play du...

ring dinner. He was able to take that list, add some new songs, and perfectly fit the vibe - multiple guests remarked on how fantastic the playlist was, and some of the songs they loved were not even ones that we originally had in the list! For the dance we wanted "straight dancing bangers" and he delivered, multiple complex remixes of songs we loved, we actually never left the dancefloor the whole night once the dancing started and the (huge) dancefloor was full the whole time. It's no secret that the DJ (and the bartenders) are at the heart of every truely fun wedding, we'd definitely recommend Desert House productions!

Ali M

I couldn't have asked for a better DJ service than Desert House Productions, particularly with Anthony Hart at the helm! His talent and versatility in music selection ensured the d...

ance floor was packed throughout the entire night. Anthony was incredibly accommodating, seamlessly incorporating our requested songs while keeping the energy high and the atmosphere electric. Desert House Productions and Anthony were the life of the party, making our wedding an unforgettable celebration. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a fantastic DJ experience!

Allison M

Desert House Productions was so amazing to work with for our wedding! We had Dave as our DJ and we cannot recommend him enough! We had multiple meetings with Dave leading up to the...

wedding to discuss our music tastes, our do and don't play lists, and the general timeline of the night. He was super receptive to our notes on what we were looking for and when it was wedding night he killed it! Our guests were on the dance floor all night and we heard all the songs we wanted to. We fully trusted Dave which is such a nice feeling on your wedding night. Thank you Desert House and DJ Dave for an incredible night!

Abby H

Our experience with Desert House was great!! We really appreciated the dedicated time that went into the planning process - we started with an intro call/interview with Dave, one ...

of the owners, and then he specifically aligned us to Anthony Hart as our wedding DJ based on our tastes and requests. Anthony was phenomenal! He was very willing to be flexible with our wedding schedule, included all the announcements we requested, and kept our dance floor packed all night. Desert House was worth the splurge :).

Melanie M

Desert House Production was truly amazing every step of the way! We wanted music and people dancing to be the most memorable part of our day for our guests. DHP made this vision co...

me true. We had great communication with our DJ, Drea. We video chatted a few days before the event to share ideas of how we wanted the event to go and her professional opinion about our dance floor. Thanks to Drea, we shrunk our dance floor dramatically to create the vibe we were hoping for. In retrospec, Drea paid so much attention to the details we told her about us. She picked perfect songs the entire night. We are so grateful we met Drea! She nailed it!

Harriet S

From the planning process to the wedding day, our experience with Desert House was amazing!! Our DJ, Alex, was so fun to work with & truly is so talented! During the planning meeti...

ng, we were talking about the vibes we wanted at each time in the night & on the day of it was even better than we could have imagined!! During the reception, everyone was asking us who the DJ was and telling us how great he was. Everyone of all ages were on the dance floor till the very last song, it was the best party we didn't want to end!! I could not recommend Desert house enough for your wedding dj!!

Mia W

Dave--there are no words to describe your creative talents! My husband David & I got married in Sedona on February 4, 2023. We were lucky to have been referred to Dave by family ...

and friends. We met Dave by Zoom a few times before the big day and were blown away by his warmth, charisma, creativity and wealth of musical knowledge. My husband David is really into music so those two really hit it off! We gave Dave a general idea of our musical vibe which he took and absolutely crushed!!!! He set the scene exactly how we'd intended. Each part of the night had a different feel, yet it all blended together. His ability to read the room was exceptional. Every single person was on the dance floor, young and old, all night long! I think my feet are still sore? Dave- there are not enough 'thank you's in the world!

Lindsey W

It has been my dream to have DHP at my wedding! Alex totally killed it. Everything from the ceremony to the open dancing was seamless. Our dance floor was packed the entire tonight...

. 10/10 would recommend!

Alycia M

Alex totally killed it at our wedding- he was AMAZING!!! We had so many people come up to us and said that was the best wedding DJ they’ve ever heard! The dance floor was packed al...

l night with both the younger and older crowd! I would highly recommend Desert House Productions!

Lexi D

We worked with Anthony from Desert House Productions and had such a wonderful experience! Despite having to reschedule our wedding 3 times due to COVID, DHP remained professional a...

nd attentive. During the wedding itself, Anthony kept the evening flowing naturally and kept everyone dancing on the dance floor! Would highly recommend him for anyone looking for an amazing DJ!

Devon F

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Dave was a great point of contact and Jay was amazing as our DJ -- we had people dancing all night long. Our friends were out of the dance floors, my uncles, and ...

even my mom kept saying - I can't believe how many songs I know (without playing a bunch of boomer hits). We loved our experience and would recommend them without a doubt.

Shannon S

"Who was the DJ?" - Was the question we were asked most the day after the wedding. The dance floor was filled the entire night with tons of energy. Everyone from my 3 year old cous...

in to 91 year old grand father brought their best on the floor. Dave met us twice over FaceTime to get to know us, hear our story, and learn our taste in music. He was able to combine EDM, Persian music, Soca music, along with all-time classics all into a party of a lifetime. From the amazing music selection to the sound system and lighting, he truly created a magical experience from the ceremony all the way to the reception.

Steven B

Jay did an amazing job for our wedding. It was a blast. So much fun! Highly recommend!

Reed P

We had such a seamless and fun experience working with Desert House Productions and specifically Anthony for our wedding. We both are not the best about music and only had a handfu...

l of songs in mind for our reception. However, we knew we wanted a fun and high-energy vibe that would bring our crowd onto the dance floor the whole time (both young and older generations). Anthony did a fantastic job working with us to build out a plan and he delivered above and beyond on our wedding day! It was an absolute blast and he was so great to work with! Thank you for all that you did to make our wedding day perfect!

Adam S

We used Desert House Productions for our wedding in Scottsdale. Our DJ was Anthony. We have nothing but good things to say about the whole experience! He met with us a few times be...

fore the wedding to get to know us and what we wanted our experience to be like... and he did a GREAT job delivering it for us. Highly recommend Anthony!

Sonia C

We hired Desert House Productions for our son's wedding in November 2021 and we are so happy with our experience! They have a great basic package for a fair price and a quality ex...

perience. Our DJ Anthony was fantastic and easy to work with - he worked hard to consider the bride and groom's wishes for the music and created a fun atmosphere for our guests. He felt like part of our family on our special night!

Ann E

We had the pleasure of having Desert House, specifically Anthony Hart, as our wedding DJ. He stuck with us through having to postpone our wedding from May 2020 to December 2021 and...

we can't thank him enough for that! Anthony is super easy to work with and very chill. He understood what we were looking for (we're fans of EDM/dance music) and incorporated our music tastes with more mainstream wedding music. We had included Mr. Brightside on our to-play list and it was a surprise hit with everyone on the dance floor. We appreciate Anthony for helping make our wedding memorable and fun!

Megan K

Wow. There are no words to convey how grateful we are that we got to work with DJ Dave Strickler for our wedding, and no words to describe how perfectly he shaped our day with his ...

musical talent. Music was one of the most important parts of our wedding for us and before we knew about Dave, we met with a couple of other DJs during our search, and they quite frankly left a lot to be desired. I was feeling pretty hopeless, but then in walks Dave Strickler with Desert House Productions. After one conversation with Dave, we knew that we wanted to work with him, and that we would be in good hands. We just didn't know exactly how good of hands we'd be in-- Dave left us absolutely speechless. He knows music so well. He was able to get a feel for our tastes and run with it, and he nailed it. On top of managing all of the logistics so seamlessly, Dave is a true artist and created the perfect vibes for our entire day. From our ceremony into our cocktail hour, through dinner and straight into one of the best dance parties we've ever had. Dave's expertise fed into the emotions of the day, and largely to this being one of the best days we've ever had. And not only is he an incredible artist, he is also an awesome person. We left our experience not only feeling like we had found a master of the art, but also like we had found a new friend in Arizona. We can't recommend Desert House Productions highly enough.

Theresa S

Desert House Productions was an absolute dream to work with! Drea made everything so easy and fun by taking the time to understand what I was looking for in terms of wedding music ...

and truly delivery on creating that exact experience and then some. After rescheduling our wedding 3 times due to COVID, my husband, our guests, and I were looking for a major dance party, so the music was super important to us. Drea truly took this to heart and made our wedding an absolutely unforgettable experience. I could not recommend Desert House Productions more!

Brandie D

I was super impressed with Desert House from the very beginning. I did about a day and a half of research for the best DJ. From their website, to the reviews, to the level of exper...

tise, they were a 10! Anthony was so laid back, answered any and all questions. He knew what we wanted and he delivered! Would highly recommend!!!

Nicki A

We worked with Dave at DHP and had the absolute BEST experience! From our first meeting, he really took the time to get to know us and the vibe of our entire wedding day. We shared...

a few songs we definitely wanted to hear and he did the rest!! Our reception was an absolutely party, which is exactly what we wanted! All of our guests had the best time dancing the night away. It truly was one of the best memories from our wedding day! He worked great with our wedding planner and even helped our wedding party & parents pull off a few different surprises! I would definitely recommend Desert House Productions!!

Eric S

We had our wedding a few weeks back now and were paired with Alex. He did an absolutely amazing job. Was very professional and skilled and mixed our tough song selection together s...

eamlessly. He had the dance floor packed for the entire 2 1/2 hours which goes to show just how good he really is. Would highly recommend Desert House as well as Alex to anybody looking!

Stephanie P

We hired Alex and Desert House Productions for our 12/29/19 wedding and I don't even know where to begin with how special he made our day! We had about 3 sessions together before t...

he wedding where we discussed what we wanted, what we didn't, all about my husband and I, our styles, and the timeline of the day. Everything went SEAMLESS! He played so many of our favorite songs, and we requested that none of our guests can do song requests so that he can feel out the crowd and he did an incredible job. I couldn't have been more confident in our decision to hire DHP and Alex! The music was on point and never felt dull (plus, he played spontaneous and off the wall songs that got EVERYONE dancing!!) We are so grateful for all that you did for our wedding, we can't recommend you all enough!!

LAUREN E

If you’re looking for a wedding DJ, hire Desert House Productions! We hired Alex at Desert House Productions and are so thankful we did. The DJ is really the MC of your event and i...

t’s so important to get someone to keep up the energy of your wedding, not be cheesy, keep everything on time and say everyone’s names right, etc… there are so many details the DJ is in control of that are very important! Alex and I had a call the week before the wedding to go over final details and just touchbase and I knew he totally got the vibe we wanted so I had complete confidence in him. We hired a string quartet for our ceremony and cocktail hour to keep things more vintage and romantic and then hired Desert House for the dinner and dancing reception 5+ hours of DJ music. We wanted the dinner to start getting people more energized than cocktail hour but not too crazy and since it was a 2 hour dinner we didn’t want people getting sleepy. Alex nailed it! Every song was fun and better than the next so by the end of dinner, everyone was ready to dance! When we all went into the ballroom for dancing, he asked everyone to get onto the dance floor for a group picture (my request) and after the photo he played “Yeah” by Usher and everyone was SO excited! After that, the dance floor was never empty. I may be biased since it was my own wedding, but I don’t think I’ve been to a wedding where the music was better or where more people danced the entire night. Alex made it feel like a club which is what we wanted, a big party! Everyone has talked about our wedding constantly after saying how much fun they had. I can’t wait to get all of our pictures in! Thank you Alex and Desert House for giving us the best party ever and helping us celebrate our marriage with all our friends and family in the best way!! Hire them! You won’t be sorry! FIVE STARS!!!!

Christina G

Alex of Desert House Productions is our favorite DJ! He's truly amazing, knows how to keep the party going, and is loved by all party attendees each year! For the past two years, w...

e've enlisted Alex as the DJ for our branded After Party and he does not disappoint. He's also super professional, punctual, and an all-around pleasure to work with (as the entire Desert House Productions team is)!

Joey S

Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without Desert House Productions and DJ Anthony Hart. The Desert House team were a joy to work with leading up to the wedding and really hel...

ped to make our wedding feel both personal and fun! Anthony has the unique ability to both stay true to our wishes and to read and respond to a crowd of all ages and backgrounds. His playlist was flawless from start to finish and he kept our guests dancing until the very end. In fact, we heard from several guests that they are still sore from all of the dancing -- many days later! We wholeheartedly recommend Desert House for any occasion.

Kailey G

Working with Desert House Productions was such a breeze, they were quick to answer any questions and help guide us along the way. Anthony did such an amazing job at our wedding, we...

could not have been any happier. Our guests raved about how the music was perfect the whole night. I without a doubt would recommend them. Thank you so much Anthony and the Desert House team.

Sydney M

Dave was AWESOME! He was so kind and intentional. He took the time to learn about us as a couple to create the best representation of who we are. Our reception jams were perfect an...

d the dance party was incredible. We had EVERYONE dancing. So many people commented on our awesome DJ. He set the vibe and everyone had an incredibly fun time. We give the highest recommendation!

Mimi C

These guys know how to throw a great party. The music and lighting made the dance floor super inviting for everyone who attended. You can tell they care a lot about the little de...

tails that make the difference. We had a great time. Thank you !!!

Joe G

We had Alex perform for our wedding and it was exactly what my wife and I wanted. We leaned on him to read the crowd and play the correct music and he nailed it. He brought lively ...

energy and that rubbed off on the guests. Really happy with my experience and I would hire him again!

Caitlin R

We could not have asked for a better team than Dave and DH productions. Not only was the music amazing all night long, our guests loved the vibe that Dave brought to our wedding ...

ceremony and reception. Having a destination wedding in Scottsdale from Seattle was stressful but Dave was able to meet with us through video chat and was very responsive by email. Our dancefloor stayed packed the whole evening and he announced events throughout the night as they occurred. The sound, equipment, lights, were amazing. You won't regret hiring Dave and his team! Thanks DH productions for being apart of our wedding day!

Kendra K

I can't even begin to thank Alex enough for DJ'ing our wedding last week -- it was truly amazing. Alex spent time with us on the phone prior to the wedding and did an excellent jo...

b in curating the perfect playlist for dinner and dancing based on our personal preferences. From the very start the dance floor was packed and stayed that way throughout the entire night. Song selection was top notch (no cheesy line or group dances) and the energy was as high as could be. We received so many compliments from friends and family that night and the next day (and days following) -- everyone had a blast and we have Alex to thank for that! I would recommend DHP and Alex 1000x over :)

Ron E

Dave was tremendous. He not only rocked the entire night but was a breeze to work through the entire process. He asked great questions gauging the genres of music we enjoyed and in...

corporated everything into the music. Very helpful insights. His equipment brought the music and vibe to the evening. Dance floor was packed from the beginning all the way until the lights turned on. No doubt here recommending Dave and Desert House.

Wendy I

Incredible people, sound, and music. Working with Dave was an absolute pleasure. As I planned my wedding, Dave was personable, professional, and deeply kind. I very tragically l...

ost a dear friend who would have been at my wedding and Dave not only rescheduled our meetings with complete graciousness, but was a beautiful collaborator to discuss how we could honor the memory of my friend during the dance party. We also had Dave and his fantastic assistant run the ceremony music and sound. Our venue was so impressed with their professionalism and the excellent sound throughout the outdoor space that they are now going to be recommending them for all future events. Many of the guests made a point to mention how great the sound was during the ceremony, dinner, and dancing. Everyone loved that they could hear every word and note. On top of it all, Dave was wonderful for my Uncle and brother in law (both professional musicians) to work with to mic their bassoon and guitar for my bridal entrance. I was walking on cloud nine the entire evening and everything was so beautifully MC'd, I honestly couldn't imagine a better person to work with or a more flawless event.

Emily S

We knew early on in the wedding planning process that having an amazing DJ was at the top of our priority list. We have been to so many weddings where the music was subpar. Desert ...

House Productions did not disappoint! One of our biggest fears was having an empty dance floor, but Alex kept it going all night. He knew exactly what our guests wanted. I can not say enough good things about Alex and DHP.

Aaron F

Dave was incredible for our wedding. The energy flowed seamlessly thoughout the night and Dave was everything we hoped for and more on the greatest day of our lives. Desert House i...

sn’t your “DJ press play” with some dork dressed in an oversized suit and a cheesy silk vest. This is an actual team of talented artist that you will be proud to have as entertainment for any June of event. People will envy you for hiring them.

Eileen A

Drea was absolutely fantastic. Our wedding went off with out a hitch and she helped create the exact vibe we wanted. She is intuitive and knew the exact song to play to keep the p...

arty going. So many of our wedding guests told us that our wedding was one of the best weddings they had been to. Thanks Drea for making our day amazing!!

Coral C

Dave and Drea are and were AMAZING! Dave met with us at brunch and really took the time to know us and our vibe. They were very easy to work with throughout the planning process, a...

nd Drea was making sure everything ran super smoothly during the reception behind scenes. They knew exactly which songs we secretly wanted to hear and we keep getting texts from our family and friends about how great the music was and how much fun they had! Desert House was an integral part of our amazing day and night we will never forget! ooxxooXoXXx

Lindsey K

Drea is AMAZING - I could not love and recommend her anymore! She was meticulous in the planning process to really understand the vibe we were going for, and was honest in her feed...

back about what often works well and what doesn't, which we so appreciated. She did an incredible job of blending our very different musical tastes and making it a blast for everyone! She even busted out some Metallica for my metal-loving husband, and was able to download the exact version of a song from his alma mater on the fly on request - both of which are amazing memories for us! Having the best DJ was at the top of our priority list, and Drea absolutely killed it.

Natalie V

Drea is the absolute BEST! She made everything about our wedding so special and her music was amazing.

Emily M

We had a truly wonderful experience working with Drea from Desert House Productions. From our first meeting with Drea, we felt completely at ease and knew she would do a great job....

We did not give her a ton of direction in terms of specific songs, but did our best to explain the vibe we were going for throughout different parts of the reception and she completely nailed it! She is truly a professional and can easily transition from one genre to another and read the crowd to keep everyone on the dance floor. She really kept the party going all night and we got so many compliments on the music. On the day of the wedding I remembered that there was a song I really wanted to hear and it completely slipped my mind when we did our planning session. Without Drea even knowing it, she played the song as we went up to cut our cake! I think it goes to show how well she knows her stuff and it made for such a special moment. I would recommend Desert House Productions to anyone! Thank you so much for making our day so special.

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Desert House Productions

Dave & Drea Strickler

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