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Setting a New Standard for the Modern DJ
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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Desert House Productions received glowing reviews for their DJ services at various weddings, with specific praise for DJs such as Anthony Hart, Dave, Drea, Alex, and Jay. Clients appreciated the personalized music selections, seamless planning process, and the ability of the DJs to keep the dance floor lively and energetic throughout the night. The DJs were commended for incorporating requested songs, creating the desired vibe, and ensuring all guests, across generations, enjoyed the music, making Desert House Productions highly recommended for wedding DJ services.- Top reviews
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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 during 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!
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 dance 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!
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!
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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 :).
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 come 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!
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 meeting, 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!!
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!
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!
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 all night with both the younger and older crowd! I would highly recommend Desert House Productions!
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 and 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!
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.
"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 cousin 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.
Jay did an amazing job for our wedding. It was a blast. So much fun! Highly recommend!
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 handful 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!
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 before 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!
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 experience. 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!
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!
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.
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!
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 expertise, 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!!!
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!!
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 seamlessly. 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!
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 the 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!!
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 it’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!!!!
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, we'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)!
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 helped 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.
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.
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 and 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!
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 details that make the difference.
We had a great time.
Thank you !!!
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!
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!
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 job 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 :)
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 incorporated 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.
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 lost 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.
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.
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 isn’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.
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 party 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!!
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, and 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
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 feedback 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.
Drea is the absolute BEST! She made everything about our wedding so special and her music was amazing.
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.
Jay was the DJ at our wedding and he was incredible! All our guests said it was the BEST DJ they have ever heard at a wedding. He nailed every song choice, from our dinner vibe to the dancing....he definitely kept the party going and people on the dance floor! Jay listened to exactly what we were looking for and executed perfectly.
Thank you Desert House for sharing in our special day!
Look no further for a professional and amazing experience for your special event. Desert House Productions brings it from every aspect. Drea is a master at her craft and has an outstanding team to back her up.
She helped make our wedding a night to remember for all. From the very beginning we knew we wanted the best, Drea and Desert House Productions are that and more. We had timely planning meetings and consistent communication throughout the process--such a relief with all the other planning going on!
Fast forward to the day of and Drea executed our vision, vibe and mood we had conceptualized to the "T". We couldn't have asked for a better DJ with the knowledge, experience and professionalism. Our wedding was quite the festive event and Drea had people on the dance floor practically the entire night -- this is competing with a whole circus of other activities going on at the same time...literally. :)
Thank you again!
To those reading...seriously, look no further, DHP will hook you up with exactly what you need to make your special event go off without a hitch!
We had Anthony as our DJ for our big day at JW Marriot. After meeting with a few DJs prior, it was a no brainer to go with Anthony. Super nice, and made us feel at ease within 5 mins! We requested a party atmosphere and that is exactly what he delivered! Everyone complimented us on him allll night and he def made our day Extra special!
Thanks Anthony
Desert House Productions was AMAZING! We had Drea DJ our wedding and it couldn't have been better. She kept the party going all night and played all of our favorite songs! Many of my wedding guests commented about how awesome she was. Communication prior to the wedding was great, Drea was organized and helpful, and you can tell how passionate they are about what they do at DHP . BOOK THEM!!!!!!!!!!!
Drea came highly recommended to us, so we were very excited about having her DJ our 185 person wedding. Wow, she did not disappoint. Our dance floor was literally packed the entire night, which went all the way till midnight. She clearly reads the crowd, and knows how to keep the party going! She mixed in many different genres of music to keep all age groups interested. We had a lot of the young drinking crowd, but also older relatives on the dance floor. Even my bride's 87 year old grandmother was dancing without her walker! It was amazing. Everyone had so much fun, we could not be happier! Highly recommend Desert House and Drea.
Drea and the Desert House Production team are everything you want from a DJ. The communication was always timely and helpful, the wedding timeline she set up was on point, and the music kept the dance floor packed all night! I highly recommend Desert House Productions to anyone looking for a DJ that will both meet and exceed the highest of expectations - we were lucky to have Drea as part of our wedding day celebration.
Desert House Production is hands down the best DJ company in Arizona!!! We researched for months and interviewed countless companies, but no one gave us the immediate sense of comfort upon interviewing as Drea did with Desert House Production! Not only did the interview process completely put my now husband and I at ease, but when it came down to the day of the wedding I was floored by their level of care and service! I happened to lose my garter the morning of the wedding and Drea happened to text to wish me luck, well I started getting stressed and leave it to Drea to send me a text message that had me and my maid of honor rolling on the floor with laughter. Needless to say, all my stress was gone and I was able to relax the rest of the day! When I tell you that Drea is hands down the best DJ, I mean it!!!!! I am sure you have read countless reviews and are trying to find the right fit and make sure you have the best DJ.....you are doing exactly what I did when I was planning my wedding. Congratulations on doing your do diligence....and also congratulations on your engagement!! Now let me tell you from one bride to the other, you KNOW you nailed it with the perfect DJ when a YEAR later you have friends and family asking you who your DJ was because now they are engaged or know someone getting married and they want your DJ because they have never had that much fun at a wedding before!
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10/4/2017
My husband and I hired Desert House productions for our wedding a few days ago and it was one of the best decisions we made. From the get-go, we were impressed with this company and their approach to weddings. If you want to steer clear of a cheesy wedding dj, this company is for you! Our DJ, DK Akshen, was great- we only submitted a few songs to him in advance, but he nailed it. People danced immediately and the dance floor was filled all night, unlike other weddings, where there usually are some lulls. People had such a fun time- no one wanted the night to end! Big thanks to Jay and the team for a phenomenal night!
Desert House is the best DJ brand in the State!
I attended 3 parties Desert House provided music for (two holiday parties, one wedding) and decided to employ them to DJ my wedding.
We had the pleasure of having Alex DJ at our wedding and he was fantastic! His music taste was excellent and the crowd loved it. Anytime I needed to make a speech he appeared (seemingly out of nowhere) to hand me the microphone.
I very highly recommend DHP for your next party!
Alex was our DJ and he was amazing! His music taste and mixing was excellent and the crowd loved it. Our guests were on the dance floor until the last minute of the night.
He was always a few steps ahead of us, anticipating our needs. He is professional and contemporary.
We have been to multiple weddings and events with DHP as the DJ and MC and couldn't imagine hiring anyone else.
We very highly recommend DHP for your next party, event or wedding!
Drea was FANTASTIC! We had so much fun and she was so knowledgeable. She was familiar with our venue which was a plus, and her suggestions for the space and the timeframe worked out perfectly. She played a great variety for all ages and kept the party going to the very end.
As others have said...Drea is amazing! So easy to work with, no worries for the night of the wedding, attentive to us and our guests and definitely knew how to get people out on the dance floor and stay out! Thanks for making the reception so great! Our friends are still talking about it!
Drea was amazing from start to finish. She was friendly and engaging, and asked all the right questions to make sure she knew what vibes we were going for, what music we loved and what we absolutely didn't love. We had originally been hesitant to go with a DJ out of fear we'd end up with something cheesy -- but Desert House's setup was stylish, classy, and perfectly on point. She read the crowd masterfully, starting with a buzzy cocktail hour and building to a great dance party -- so much so that we asked her to extend the party by another hour. Our guests singled out our DJ as having been especially fantastic, and we couldn't have been happier with her work. Thank you, Drea!
Dave with Desert House is the absolute best!! He totally understood what we wanted out of our wedding and helped us to throw the best party. I have been married a week and the balls of my feet are still bruised from all the dancing I did thanks to Dave's awesome playlist!
I don’t even know where to begin to articulate how incredible Drea was to work with while planning our October 2016 wedding. When our search commenced, we looked at bands and DJs that could perform in the Scottsdale area. I initially really wanted a band but could not find anyone I loved. We consistently came across Desert House Productions who received hundreds of perfect reviews, so we decided to reach out. We got in touch with Drea and set up a Skype date, as we were planning our wedding from Virginia. Within five minutes of chatting with her via Skype, we knew immediately that we had to have Drea as our DJ. She was hip, down to earth and extremely knowledgeable about the music industry and how to throw the party of a lifetime. Going into our search we knew that music can really make or break a wedding, so we had to have the perfect DJ. After talking to Drea, we knew we found the one! The months leading up to the wedding, we spoke with Drea nonstop via email about what we envisioned. She made those dreams come to life and offered ideas that made the wedding that much better. She was phenomenal to work with!
The day of the wedding – we were BLOWN away. Wow, talk about true talent! Drea absolutely killed it! Our wedding was a blast. Our reception began at 6 pm and we had guests on the dance floor going hard way past midnight. The guests could not get enough of Drea and the music! We also asked her to incorporate some Ukrainian songs into the evening, since there would be some Ukrainian guests in the crowd. I was a bit concerned how that would work out, but the way she blended everything, it all just flowed. We had guests from all age ranges and the music Drea played was just perfect. Our guests have not stopped raving about her. It has definitely been nice hearing our guests tell us that our wedding was the best party they have ever been to – I credit that completely to Drea. Not to mention, the light set-up she created for us was exactly what we wanted – modern, elegant and chic. It was out of this world!
Drea was such an integral part in making our wedding perfect! If you want a party of a lifetime, you have to get Drea. She is the BEST!
I can't say enough great things about Desert House Productions but I'll try. Firstly, I really connected w/ Drea the first time we spoke. It was refreshing to just hear everything I had previously been prying other DJ's that I had been interviewing for in the prior weeks before meeting the DHP team. I got a good vibe from Drea because she asked us a lot of questions too, getting to know us to figure out if they were capable of giving us what we wanted and making sure it was mutually a good fit. Music is really important to me and my wife, so we thoroughly vetted out and passed on 20+ DJ's. I'm in the music business, I'm a sound aficionado, I'm very picky about what I want to hear/see so probably not the easiest to please. But the decision to go w/ DHP was a no-brainer. It just wasn't even close compared to the competition. Then it was a matter of delivering on our expectations. We are 1002434753984560% satisfied w/ what we got from Drea. Everything from the booth setup, lighting, sound, etc. was perfect! Just so cool yet classy. Drea built enough of a relationship w/ us in the process so she knew what we wanted w/o a lot of direction. We were so busy planning the rest of our wedding/honeymoon I just wanted to have faith that the music aspect would take care of itself and Drea just absolutely nailed it. Everyone danced all night and had the greatest time. She read the crowd well. She collaborated really well w/ our photographer, videographer and planner. It was just really cool and not cheesy like I've seen at so many weddings. We got so much positive feedback from our friends/family and just ecstatic it turned out the way it did. I wouldn't change a thing if I could do it all over again. DREA: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PLAYING AN IMPORTANT ROLE ON OUR SPECIAL DAY/NIGHT. IT WAS PERFECT! LOVE, MARC & GWEN :)
Desert House Productions absolutely helped make our night perfect. They read our crowd perfectly to keep the night going strong! They asked all the right questions prior to the big day, to ensure that we had all of the music we wanted. Every little detail was covered and they helped make it run so smooth. I am very OCD, and Drea was so patient and understanding with me and all of my questions. When it came to some of my questions, she was honest, which is so important when it comes to your wedding and how you want the night to run. I can not say enough good things about her and Alex. Thank you both for an incredible night!
Desert House Productions and Dj Alex were nothing short of perfect for our wedding.
Alex was the consummate professional while adding fun and energy to the biggest day of our lives! He arrived hours early for set up and stayed late, had a well balanced mix of our selected songs and jams he picked to add energy, and created the ideal backdrop for such a memorable day and evening. There aren't enough stars in the Milky Way that are equivalent to their excellence.
Thanks guys, you rock!
Top notch in every way!
We couldn't have been more pleased!! Drea goes above and beyond to make sure the party has energy and varied musical interests are represented. They did an outstanding job keeping things moving along, organizing the various speeches and toasts, providing necessary housekeeping announcements for the guests, etc. This is not your ordinary DJ gig - these guys are real pro's and created the ideal environment for our special event. If you don't want to have to worry about a thing, Desert House Productions is a no-brainer!
Anthony with Desert House is amazing! He kept the party going ALL NIGHT LONG. In fact, he did such an awesome job, our guests were chanting "one more song" after he played our final song. The dance floor was never empty once that night. But even more importantly, he was great with announcing the events of the evening and kept the flow of the night going smoothly. He played all of our must haves and made it so our guests had the time of their life. Thank you Anthony and the Desert House team, you guys are great!
Our wedding was April 9th, 2015 at the Montelucia Hotel in Scottsdale. Everyone was RAVING over the music. You killed it and we couldn't be happier. You did such a wonderful job, and the wedding wouldn't have been quite the same without the perfect tunes. We are DEFINITELY keeping you in mind for referrals to friends in AZ and even LA. Thank you for everything, it was a pleasure working with you.
Drea is AMAZING!!! We loved having her at our wedding. She did a wonderful job and making us aware of specific details regarding the reception and provided many suggestions to make the reception amazing. She has this DJ intuition as well that even though she may have come in with a plan, she'll scrap it based on who's dancing and how many people are dancing which I thought was beyond amazing. She also took many suggestions for music from us and played pretty much what we asked for all night. I loved that she is very humble in her craft and lets her expertise speak for itself. I hope I run into another reason to hire her because she definitely knows how to get people to dance and have a great time!
Desert House provided the perfect one of our wedding. They took the few songs we recommended and crafted a setlist and feel that really made our wedding evening personal and incredibly fun. They were able to connect with our young friends and older audience simultaneously. They were awesome and easy to work with, met with us personally to discuss our plan, and held our hand through the at times confusing wedding process. Would highly recommend working with Dave and his team.
There are not enough stars or words to describe how wonderful Dave was on our New Year's Eve wedding. Having a New Year's Eve wedding we felt it was important to book the best DJ we could find, and that we found in Desert House Productions. Professionalism and a love for music is quite apparent upon meeting Dave. DHP's new studio is modern and state of the art. He completely understood our vision for the day and executed it flawlessly. We received endless compliments on how awesome his DJ booth was, and even more awesome was guests did not even need to request music due to his ability to read the crowd and play relevant music the entire night. Dave was even able to pull confetti cannons for us at midnight. Cannot thank Desert House Productions enough and this is a must book if you are having a wedding in Arizona, without question!
Dave is quite simply, THE BEST. We couldn't have been happier to have had Dave as our wedding DJ. He is absolutely spectacular- the music was amazing every moment of our wedding, and our guests had the BEST time, and raved about how he was absolutely the best DJ they had every experienced. We couldn't agree more! Dave took the time to meet with us a few months before our wedding, and really listened to the music that we liked and overall feel that we wanted for our wedding night. He seamlessly blended our requested music through dinner and dancing, and had everyone from my youngest cousins to 91 year old grandpa on the dance floor the whole night. He was so helpful in discussing the evening timeline and flow of events, and was very easy to get in touch with in the months leading up to our wedding. Dave is not only fantastic at what he does, but he is also just such a nice person that was so fun to work with the whole year leading up to our wedding. From singing along to Stevie Wonder during dinner, to dancing to "Summertime" by Kid Rock with our many friends from Michigan, my heart is so full of happiness from the amazing atmosphere that Dave created through music. Dave, thank you for making our wedding reception SO fun! We will truly treasure these memories for a lifetime!
My wife and I used Desert House Productions for our wedding in December of 2014 and they were perfect. We are both professional musicians and have exceptionally high standards for the music and entertainment for our wedding. From day one Drea was the textbook example of professionalism. It is incredibly refreshing to deal with a DJ who is tremendously organized and was immediately on the same page with our stylistic vision. The equipment they brought was top of the line and the mix was executed perfectly. There were 18 professional musicians in attendance at the wedding and all of them made a point to approach me and express how much they enjoyed that Drea and Dave were actually mixing and being tastefully creative. The most important and challenging aspect of a wedding for the DJ is walking the line between appropriate volume levels. Our grandparents were very happy that they could relax and enjoy the Motown music during dinner and not struggle to make conversation but the music was bumpin enough for the guests to cut loose and dance. Desert House Productions carry my highest personal and professional recommendation for any event.
We recently had our wedding in Scottsdale in early November and used Desert House for our dinner and dance. They were amazing. Drea did a perfect job with all the announcements and introductions and kept things moving smoothly. We are not big music people and basically left everything up to her, and she nailed it. Every song she chose was perfect for the setting and she really understood the crowd and created a great atmosphere. We also had to move venues for the late-night part and she had both areas set up and ready to go no problem. A lot of our guests came up to us and commented on how great the DJ was and that they wish they had Desert House for their wedding. They were both so happy, pleasant, fun, and easy to work with.
DHP was better than anything we could have expected for our wedding DJ. Drea made sure that she delivered what we wanted in all aspects from ceremony to reception. She kept the party up and going for the whole night. I would recommend DHP to anyone planning a wedding or special event and my husband and I would use DHP again.
My husband and I live in Los Angeles and we hired Desert House Productions (DHP) to DJ our wedding in Santa Monica, CA. Now I know we live in musical mecca, but having been to a DHP wedding previously, I knew that the DJs here would not even remotely compare to DHP. DHP knows how to throw a dance party! Everyone who attended our wedding was dancing, seriously. Everyone who attended still comments about how much fun they had at our wedding. Their professionalism and world class service cannot be touched. They took the time to make prior to the wedding to make sure that they played music that fit us and our day. And, most importantly, they do not play your usual lame-ass wedding songs (i.e. Electric Slide) Thank gawd! If you seriously want to have an amazing wedding reception, you must hire DHP. No one else compares to them. No one.
We couldn't have imagined a better DJ experience at our wedding. Our guests came from all over the country and ranged in age from 10 to 75 and the music was perfect for everyone. Add in the fact that our venue in Sedona had some air conditioning issues, and it's even more incredible that Drea was able to keep the dance floor packed in the hot ballroom!
Just had Dave and Dr. Drea handle the entertainment at my wedding reception and they were on point. Had a large mixed crowd of ages from 5 to 75 all out on the dance floor. The lighting options they offer is better than most of the clubs I have been in. Everything was just right and for the services they offer, you just cant ask for a better bargain, especially when compared to the other options that are out there.
Desert House was simply amazing. We didn't want your typical wedding deejay and this is why we chose DHP. We had a small wedding so I was a bit concerned about the dance floor not being full. Dave assured me that the dance floor would be full all night and he was totally right. All of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to and I attribute a lot of this to DHP. They are super hip but still appeal to all audiences. They are awesome! I want to have another party just so we can hire them again.
DHP was very easy to work with from the beginning. Due to our busy schedules my husband and I could never meet with them in person, lucky for FaceTime we were still able to communicate our needs and wants just fine. Dave and Drea (owners) were very helpful in all aspects. Anthony (who was our DJ for the night) was AWESOME!!! Tons of variety of music and he read the crowd very well. Our wedding guests were on the dance floor until they literally got kicked out. I would recommend Anthony and DHP for any and all weddings. Thanks again! BEST NIGHT EVER! :)
Dave at Desert House Productions was incredible to work with. We knew we had to have Desert House Productions when we first heard about them. Not only is Dave young, on-trend, and fun, but he and his team are experienced, professional, and personal. Dave respected and incorporated all of my detailed requests for songs and timing and then blew us out of the water with his spin on our suggestions. Guests were raving about how awesome the music was and the atmosphere that Dave and the lighting created. We had a blast meeting with Dave up to the wedding and we now consider him a friend. Thank you Dave and the team for your support and work. You made our wedding day unforgettable!
We hired Desert House for our wedding in February. We were hesitant when hiring a DJ vs. live band for our wedding, because we didn't want your typical wedding music experience. Desert House blew that away! Drea met with us before the ceremony and we discussed what we were looking for - even though we wanted a diverse mix of music, she pulled it together wonderfully. Our guests were on the dance floor the whole night and, even with a little rain at an outdoor reception, she kept the crowd energized through the last song. We didn't want the "dollar dance," "garter toss," and dozens of announcements. The whole event was classy and Desert House made that so!
To me MC means move the crowd! And we got an MC of the highest level when we hired Desert House productions to DJ our wedding. The dance floor was packed from start to finish with calls to "continue the party" well into the wee hours of the morning. However it wasn't just the music that made our day special but the vibe created by Drea Strickler. While the room was decorated beautifully, it was the ambiance she created that put our loved ones in the mood. Instead of the typical "love songs" during dinner, we wanted a more upbeat tempo. So Drea had people dancing in their seats with Neo-Soul. By the time we were ready to hit the dance floor our guests were already livened up and ready to groove. And that's when Desert House killed it! Not only did they just play music, they read the crowd and kept the feet moving on the dance floor, between the tables and into the hallway. Almost a year after our wedding, our guests are still asking about "The BIG TIME DJ we had flown in from LA or New York." We've been to a lot of weddings. While most DJs are doing the "Chicken Dance" or the "Macarena," Desert House is creating the right PARTY atmosphere to keep your guests having a great time celebrating YOUR LOVE.
We were hesitant to hire a DJ for our wedding simply because there are so many cheesy wedding DJs out there. We saw DHP at the Phoenix Bridal Expo last year and were impressed by the music they were playing. We talked with Dave, the owner of DHP, for a little while and pretty much decided then and there that we would hire them to do our wedding. Dave is very professional and gives a nervous bride lots of confidence that the day of will go smoothly. Dave met us at our venue (the Desert Botanical Garden) for a walkthrough a couple of weeks prior to the event. He spent about an hour with us going through all of the details of the ceremony and reception and asking us questions to get a better understanding of what we were looking for. He acted as a day-of coordinator, making sure all of the other vendors had appropriate cues at the right times during the day. He was there about 4 hours before the ceremony to set up everything. The price tag is a little expensive, but ultimately it was well worth it for us to have peace of mind and a fantastic wedding day experience!