Chris was an excellent DJ for our wedding!! It was fun meeting with him before the wedding to talk about plans and then he did a wonderful job onsite. Our friends and family did not stop dancing all night!
Rachel H.
5.0
Chris was OUTSTANDING to work with!!! He’s incredibly talented and brought the perfect vibe to our wedding. Chris was very organized and professional, and made the planning process completely stress free!! I can’t speak more highly of him as a person as well as a DJ/MC.
Sydney G.
5.0
About this vendor
Chris Gordon
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AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Operating out of Saco, ME, Detonator DJ is an event DJ bringing unmatched energy and a party atmosphere to weddings in the Pine Tree State. With years of industry experience under his belt, owner and DJ Chris Gordon is available for both pre and post-wedding events, including engagement parties and after-parties. You can make your special day unforgettable with Maine’s premier event MC and DJ.
DJ Chris takes pride in being from New England, having performed in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. With more than 15 years of experience behind the decks, this seasoned professional has the talent and the music library to set the mood you want. With Detonator DJ, you can expect a DJ who will read your dance floor with consummate skill.
Detonator DJ can provide DJ and MC services for your wedding ceremony and reception as well as your rehearsals and after-party. DJ Chris brings quality sound equipment for crisp clarity. Additionally, he will provide you with recommendations from trusted partners to meet your photography and catering needs.
17+ years in business
Details
Equipment
Sound Equipment
Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Flamenco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Mariachi
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
MC Services
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Why were they selected?
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Meet the team
Chris Gordon
Owner
I proudly hail from New England, and have spent years zig-zagging across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and beyond, providing unmatched service and experience as a wedding and events DJ for hundreds of couples and families.
I’m extremely proud to say that I have spent 15+ years bringing my exclusive brand of expertise, dedication, and celebration to thousands of people across New England!
I love spending time with my wife and two daughters (future DJ’s, I hope!) in Maine, playing basketball, researching the history of popular music, and walking our dog (Willow says hi!).
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
16 reviews
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The DJ provided exceptional service, staying organized, communicative, and flexible throughout planning. He expertly handled ceremony, cocktail hour, MC duties, and blended guest requests while reading the crowd to keep the dance floor packed all night. Couples and guests praised his professionalism and highly recommend booking him.
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Rachel H
5.0
Chris was an excellent DJ for our wedding!! It was fun meeting with him before the wedding to talk about plans and then he did a wonderful job onsite. Our friends and family did no...
t stop dancing all night!
Sydney G
5.0
Chris was OUTSTANDING to work with!!! He’s incredibly talented and brought the perfect vibe to our wedding. Chris was very organized and professional, and made the planning process...
completely stress free!! I can’t speak more highly of him as a person as well as a DJ/MC.
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Alise M
5.0
You’re insane if you don’t book Chris for your wedding!!! The amount of people on our dance floor from the very start of our reception to the very last song, and ongoing compliment...
s we received from our guests all night and the day after show how well his performance was. From the beginning Chris was so easy to work with and would keep in touch leading up to the wedding to make sure we were on schedule with our music database and was so helpful and flexible with some last minute song switches. He helped set up microphones and timing for our ceremony, rocked our cocktail hour and reception entrances. The cherry on top was his ability to work with our incredibly eclectic music playlist and made everything flow and mix so well - it was seamless! BOOK CHRIS - YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!
Emily L
5.0
Thank you Chris for an amazing night celebrating our Marriage at York Harbor inn!! Everything from the beginning of planning and sending helpful tips to the day of wedding everythi...
ng was amazing!!
Jeanne D
5.0
Chris was excellent! He was incredibly communicative throughout the process and was up front with his prices and policies.
He took mine and my husband's suggestions and ran with ...
them, and was very flexible when it took us longer than expected to decide on a couple of songs. He was on time, very professional and everyone had a great time. He worked with our unconventional venue, and provided all the details we needed to make sure everything went off without a hitch.
Thanks, Chris!
Shawn N
5.0
Detonator DK performed at our wedding. We had a great time. He handled our announcements as well as kept the party going. He even had guests from the wedding next door crashing our...
s because of the music. Highly recommended.
Lo D
5.0
Chris is INCREDIBLE! He DJed my wedding in September 2024, and was game for all of the crazy ideas that my husband and I had to make our wedding unique and everything we hoped for....
The process leading up to the wedding was extremely smooth - Chris communicated regularly and was extremely clear at every stage what he needed from us to prepare for the big day.
At the wedding, he not only managed the dance floor, but before that, was in charge of the ceremony and cocktail hour music. Even when the weather acted up and blew through the tent, he wasn't phased. We kept the party going and Chris was instrumental.
We would work with Chris a million times over!
Mike S
5.0
We highly recommend working with Chris and Detonator DJ services! Chris was so helpful, professional, friendly, and communicative throughout the whole process. He walked us through...
everything for playlists, MC needs, and more leading up to wedding. He helped us feel incredibly organized and comfortable from day one. On our wedding day, Chris DJ’d a great wedding reception and party - everyone was dancing late into the night and had a blast! We are so grateful to have worked with Chris to celebrate our special day.
Victoria M
5.0
DJ Chris is absolutely AMAZING! From the beginning planning phases all the way to executing he was there for us. He was able to answer any questions we had, made anything happen th...
at we asked for, and overall brought a fantastic vibe. Everyone had a blast on the dance floor and I owe it to him. 10/10 recommend! I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Response from Detonator DJ
Wow, thank you so much, Victoria! It truly means a lot that you and Matthew had such a gre...
at time, and I was honored to be a part of your day! Congratulations again!
Jeanne Marie C
5.0
We got married in October 2025. We were really thrilled with the service Chris provided. Through the whole process he was responsive and really flexible. His "workbook" for picking...
songs and providing information was easy to use and we met multiple times to ensure we were all on the same page. Day of Chris did a great job mixing our couple requests in with other songs that the crowd loved.
Brenna T
5.0
Chris was such an incredible DJ to work with! He really took the time and effort to make our day seamless & exactly how we wanted. Great communication from the start and always abl...
e to answer any questions we had! I highly recommend Chris!! Our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about him at our party! Thank you, Chris!!
Maddie L
5.0
Chris was an amazing DJ, truly took the time and effort to make our day go seamless. He did such a great job and could not have been more happy with his work. Everyone at our weddi...
ng LOVED him!
Mallory L
5.0
Chris was incredible to work with from the very beginning. His personalized planner made it super easy for us to coordinate the music for our day. He had items in there that we wou...
ldn’t have thought of on our own. He was a great MC and really knew how to get the crowd engaged. His DJ skills were unbelievable. He got everyone at our wedding dancing and we received numerous compliments on how great he was all night! We highly recommend working with Chris!
Response from Detonator DJ
Mallory, thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad to hear that you and Chris had ...
a great time. All my best!
Melissa G
5.0
DJ Chris was excellent! He checked in with us leading up to the wedding, answering questions and helped me work though the process. We had so many guests comment on the music and t...
he DJ reading the room. He was recommended from another DJ, where he was their DJ - tells you all you need to know. Do yourself a favor and contact him.
Christinne G
5.0
Chris was fabulous! Everyone commented on what a great DJ he has. He has a great knack for reading the crowd and throwing in the songs that everyone enjoyed. He was very thorough w...
ith our planning, and he did an excellent job running the show. Best money I spent on this wedding!
Response from Detonator DJ
Wow, thank you so much Christinne! I had a fantastic time at your wedding. It truly was an...
honor to be your DJ, and I wish you and Ryan many years of happiness ahead of you!
-DJ Chris-
Liana R
5.0
DJ Chris is anything short of amazing! He knows what he’s doing and he does it SO well. We hired him for our wedding in May 2023, and our guests were still talking months later abo...
ut how amazing DJ Chris was and how he kept the dance floor packed all night long. He is very personable and knowledgeable of music styles and genres, how to mix songs into other songs, and how to read a room full of people and keep them dancing until the end of the night. There are a lot of DJs out there, but DJ Chris stands out amongst them all because of his pure talent and knowledge of his profession. If you’re looking for a DJ that knows what he’s doing and will keep the party going all night long, then look no further bc DJ Chris is your guy!
Response from Detonator DJ
Liana, thank you so much for this wonderful review! I had an absolute blast at your weddin...
g, and I wish you many years of happiness down the road!
-DJ Chris-
