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I would enjoy being apart of this special time in your lives. Rest assured I will guide the flow of your evening. I primarily DJ Weddings in Iowa & Colorado but I am willing to travel anywhere. My wedding DJ service includes: Pre Ceremony, Ceremony, Cocktail, Dinner & Reception Music / MC Hosting. I Provide Sound, Dance floor lighting, Wireless Handheld & Lapel Microphones. Feel free to check out my website and message me with any questions and to check availability.
If I am not available for your date I have a trusted team at DSM Dance Party DJs (www.DSMDancePartyDJs.com)
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- Black-owned Business
- Native American-owned Business
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- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Arabic
- Bluegrass
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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DSM Dance Party and DJ Marty McFly receive glowing reviews for their professionalism, exceptional communication, extensive music selection, and ability to keep the party going. Reviewers highly recommend them for a variety of events, particularly weddings, praising Marty's energetic presence, seamless transitions, and attention to detail. The team is noted for creating a vibrant atmosphere with top-notch sound and lighting systems, receiving accolades for their expertise, organization, and ability to cater to individual preferences, ensuring a memorable and fun-filled experience for all guests.Review photos
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As a Director of Events for a local venue - DSM Dance Party has become our GO TO DJ for events! They are very professional, and their communication is TOP KNOTCH! They pay attentional to the details and work well with other vendors. Highly recommend them for any event!
I recently attended a special event and was absolutely amazed with the experience! DJ Marty Mcfly was professional, had an extensive music selection, and knew how to keep the party going all night long! Their sound and lighting system was top-notch and provided an amazing atmosphere for all our guests. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great DJ! 5 stars for sure!
DJ Marty Mcfly was an absolute pleasure to experience! He had the perfect mix of energy and charm that kept the dance floor moving all night. He played a great variety of music, from old-school classics to the latest hits, and knew exactly how to get the crowd going. His transitions were seamless, and his energy was contagious. He was also very personable and took the time to chat with guests and make sure everyone was having a good time. We would highly recommend DJ Marty Mcfly for any event!
DJ Marty McFly not only masters the turntables but also excels in communication—prompt, clear, and attentive. A true professional who ensures your event is perfectly tuned!
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Fantastic DJ! Kept the party alive with a great mix of tunes. Highly recommended.
DJ Marty McFly rocked your wedding! He was professional, communicative, played amazing music, and created a club-worthy atmosphere. His service was above and beyond, and he's worth every penny. Book him early - he's the coolest DJ! 5 out of 5 flux capacitors!
DJ Marty McFly was incredibly professional, seamlessly keeping the party alive. His communication with the crowd was spot-on, ensuring everyone was engaged. Highly recommend Marty for couples looking to elevate their wedding celebration!
Truthfully, I was a bit disappointed with the services provided by Marty. As far as cost, Marty McFly was on the higher end of the DJ’s we were looking at. But because music is so important to me and my husband, and because we knew were were going to have a few special requests for our DJ, we decided to splurge and go with Marty.
This ended up not really being a good use of our money in my opinion. Now, I want to be fair and say that I have gotten a lot of compliments on the DJ and he had the dance floor full all night. So my issues are because I had a specific vision in my head and he didn’t help me execute it. It’s not that he’s a bad DJ or played bad music. My complaint is with his ability to listen to our specific requests and make sure to execute them.
I’ll be specific. My husband and I used records as our centerpieces. We wanted a certain song to play as tables were released for dinner. Apparently when Marty showed up he was unprepared for this and pushed back on the day of coordinators about it even though we had discussed it over zoom and I had followed up with all the necessary information required to make it happen. Without day of coordinators, it doesn't sound like this would've happened and it was something very important to us.
We also had taken the time to create our own dance floor playlist we wanted Marty to pull from. We had tried to do some older songs to get the older guests involved and we’d avoided the very typical overplayed wedding songs like Yeah by Usher and Timber by Kesha. This playlist was not really stuck to at all from what I can tell. Now, again trying to be fair…maybe people were requesting those overplayed songs? And we had told him he had some leeway to go outside of our playlist… But, ultimately, our vision for our dance floor just was not executed. And for me, that is a big disappointment of the wedding.
I would’ve appreciated more upfront communication on what was and was not possible to make happen so I could’ve avoided stressing about it the night of and just gone in with the proper expectations. Maybe our playlist idea was unworkable, but then that should’ve been said to us from the very beginning. The other thing is as the bride, you want to be able to tell your vendor something once and trust that it’s going to happen. This wasn’t the case with Marty.
So my advice to brides and grooms is this. If you’re looking for a DJ that you can just let do their thing and trust that they’re going to play the hits and keep the dance floor going then go ahead and book Marty McFly if he fits in your budget. But, if you have specific requests that are important to you and you want someone you can trust to execute them without reminders, keep looking.
We were recommended DSM Dance Party DJ's by our venue and they killed it! We chose to go with DJ Marty McFly because we liked his energy and how fast he got back to us about any and all questions. He kept things on schedule and controlled the flow of the evening really well. Thank you so much to Marty for making our day so fun and special as two huge music lovers!!
DSM Dance Party DJ’s did a fantastic job throughout the entire process of servicing our wedding on 6/9/2023. From the initial introduction meeting to the day of entertainment provided, we were very pleased with how everything turned out. Martin/DJ Marty McFly was our main point of contact for all of our needs and was very helpful by walking us through the timeline of our big day and making sure we weren’t going to be stressed about anything when the wedding was actually happening. Their website was super user-friendly and the ability to integrate our own playlist and certain songs we wanted throughout was reassuring. DJ Marty McFly was a wonderful MC who made sure everything ran smoothly from the sound quality during the ceremony to the dinner and fun games all the way to the keeping the dance floor going the entire night. We were naturally nervous about making sure people were enjoying their night but we can’t emphasize how much Marty McFly made a difference because it seemed no one wanted to leave the dance floor and people kept telling us how much they enjoyed the reception altogether. We would certainly recommend DSM Dance Party DJ’s to anyone we know as we’re everything we could’ve hoped for and more!
DJ Marty McFly was a huge factor in what made our big day so perfect! He was thorough in planning meetings to ensure we had all the parts for our big day - giving great suggestions and support along the way. He came to our rehearsal to walk through with us, was punctual on our big day, and the music selection was exactly what we wanted. Rain started coming down at 9:30 during our outdoor open dance and him and his crew relocated back inside to ensure our party carried on. Highly recommend!! (Photos are Emily Hildreth Photography)
I worked with Marty for a few weddings and he was awesome! He was very professional, attentive, and he was great with the crowd! I especially loved that he mixed music, and gave the bride and groom mics to sing along to their favorite songs! I loved getting to work with Marty and I highly recommend you hire him for your next event! I will definitely be recommending him to all my future couples!
DJ Marty McFly did an amazing job on our ceremony music and our reception music. He was very responsive during the planning process and communication was great! I would recommend him for anyone’s wedding or event! Everyone commented on the great job he did and the music he played.
DJ Marty and his team were absolutely AMAZING. From the beginning, he was quick with communication and very organized. I had asked him to bring my vision to life by putting sparklers in the ceiling and have them go off during our first dance. He nailed it! He was very attentive the entire time and didn’t miss a beat. The music kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. I highly recommend hiring them for your DJ needs. They offer so much more than just music! I will definitely be using them again for anything that I need a DJ for. Thank you for the most amazing night!
DJ Marty could not have been a better DJ for our wedding. From the very beginning, Marty was attentive and thorough for our wedding day. Every step of the way, Marty was there for any questions we had. Marty was prompt to the wedding venue and was extremely prepared for every detail we had in mind. After the ceremony, Marty played the most perfect music for dinner service. He was interactive with all my wedding guests and guided the night perfectly. When it came to the dance floor, Marty knew exactly what to play. So many of our guests said they had never been to a wedding with a DJ who compared to Marty. The dance floor was so amazing all due to music choices made by Marty. I could not have asked for a better DJ and I would recommended Marty to anyone. We appreciate his service and no one could compare.
DJ Marty McFly was absolutely awesome! He and his staff set up our ceremony audio and the reception. Both were incredible! He took time to understand our needs, timeline, and details thoroughly. The day wouldn't have been the same without him!
We told Marty that we wanted college rager vibes and he delivered!! He went out of his way to find specific remixes we wanted and was very patient with how particular I was about where to start and stop certain songs. Everyone was on the dance floor the whole night. He was very professional and was a great MC letting our guests know what was going to happen when during the cocktail hour and reception. We could not be happier that he helped us throw the party of the century!!
Hands down the best dance party thanks to our DJ!! The dance floor was packed until it was time to go. Fabulous music, emcee-ing, and all around fun atmosphere. 10/10 recommend DSM Dance Party DJ's!!
DJ Marty McFly did a fantastic job DJing for mine and my wife’s wedding. From our initial meeting to the event planning software and then the setup of the event everything went great. He is really nice and super easy to work with. As for the DJing you can’t ask for a better DJing service. The music that DJ Marty McFly and DJ PJ played throughout the evening kept the dance floor popping. The highlight of the night was when they surprised us with a sparkler fountain. It’s a must get for your event to add a spark!
Excellent choice! Top notch service and professionalism throughout the planning process as well as for the event itself!
Marty was great. He was very helpful with music selections and asked questions about things I never even thought about. I highly recommend him!
DJ Marty McFly was the BEST! He was super organized and helpful from our very first call to the night of our wedding. The online portal was great so we could edit our timeline and add songs as we needed. Marty also got along great with my day of coordinator at our venue, and made sure nothing was missed. Aside from the planning aspect, Marty knew how to throw a party. He kept the crowd on the dance floor the entire night, and even let us take over the mic for awhile for some karaoke. I'd highly recommend him for any event!!
Working with Marty and his team was super easy and they were very organized! There are online options to get as detailed as you want with planning the format for your event! Marty was also great at providing suggestions and input when I worked with him on a special project. It’s great to work with someone who enjoys what they do and have a supportive, professional team backing them as well!
Probably the best DJ in Des Moines! The night was great and DJ Marty was amazing. He had a really good playlist and everyone had a great time!
Marty was awesome to work with and was even better at keeping people moving and grooving. In the planning process he was very helpful at giving us ideas of what we needed to think about as far as the reception goes. Transitions from song to song were on point and never allowed for there to be a dull moment for those on the dance floor. Highly recommended.
Service was A+ top to bottom. We weren't in the area - so Marty McFly was super flexible in having our meetings over the phone and was always good with whatever last minute changes we made. He filled in when needed and got to all of our "must plays" (there were quite a few) before the night was over. We've never seen so many people out on the dance floor all night and all of our guests keep telling us how much fun everything was! He had a handle on when to start music and when to cut it and we didn't have to ask for anything extra. He guided the ceremony and reception along and we didn't have to worry once! Amazing!
We decided late into the wedding planning to hire a DJ, the one recommended to us was already booked however that DJ recommended DJ Marty to us. He was very professional to work with and really catered to what we wanted. Their use of websites and technology to plan the event and music was so easy to use. The day of the wedding went so perfectly, everyone had such a great time and the MC really read the crowd and got everyone involved. Even the grandparents of the bride were out dancing. Exceeded my expectations!
DJ Marty McFly was one of the best vendors we worked with for our wedding. He was a great DJ -- played music we loved, kept the party going, and managed guest request well. On top of being a great DJ, he was the most organized vendor we worked with for our whole wedding. He acted as MC and kept the reception on time. He contacted and collaborated with our band, photographer, videographer, and venue. He even checked in with our moms to make sure they were having a good time! Best wedding DJ! And I would hire him for any event!
My fiance used to be a DJ and is all about music so when we began looking for a DJ for our wedding, I knew that this was going to be an extremely important part of our day. When reaching out to vendors, Marty contacted me immediately. He was extremely professional throughout our entire process. As the day approached, we met a couple of times to discuss details and then any last minute changes I had, I sent him a quick text and it was taken care of! The schedule he provided helped me create my own schedule for the day. The ceremony music was perfect, he had all the mics ready to go, and keeping our guests updated with info. The dance floor was full ALL night. There was not one song no one was dancing to. I would say we picked many songs that you traditionally would maybe not see at a wedding and Marty absolutely nailed exactly what vibes we were looking for. Marty even drove to Promise City, IA for our day. We cannot recommend him enough! You need him for your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words Alexis! We very much enjoyed working with you and DJing your wedding and we wish you two all the best in the future!!
Recently went to a wedding where DJ Marty was the DJ and he did an amazing job! The dance floor was packed and he smoothly transitioned between different parts of the wedding with no hiccups or hesitation! I would definitely trust him as my DJ for future events!
DJ Marty and his team were an absolute joy to work with. I received a recommendation for the company from another DJ who was not available on our wedding date. Marty was such a great find and we could not be happier with our experience! While DJ Marty was not able to actually attend our wedding, he coordinated all of the details for our day. I received a response to every e-mail within hours. We had multiple meetings to determine the music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Marty and his team were so flexible with the multiple changes we made to our wedding, including the date. They created a schedule for the entire event, complete with music choices and timing for each segment. Antonio was the DJ for our actual wedding and he was phenomenal. He was incredibly kind and so respectful of our guests and venue. We left a great deal of the music as the DJ’s choice and he perfectly captured the mood that we were hoping for. His transitions between events throughout the evening were perfect and he was a great emcee – cheerful, pleasant, and excited. The owner of our venue made a point to let us know how great of an experience that she had working with Antonio. After breaking down his equipment, Antonio offered to help the venue clean up after the wedding. DSM Dance Party DJs could not have been a more perfect choice. I plan to recommend them to everyone I know!
He was so nice and went above and beyond to get my video for my Maid of Honor speech to play! Plus the music for the reception was great!
Loved Marty! He made everything flow so well from pre-ceremony to the last song at our reception. My husband commented on how stress free the reception was because of that. Marty is very personable and easy going as well. We had many guests tell us that it was the most fun they’ve had dancing at a wedding reception, and a few said they usually don’t even dance! Thanks again, Marty! We had a blast.
Response from the Vendor on 08/17/2020
Thank you Madison for the kind review. I enjoyed the opportunity to work with you and help make your special day stress free! Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Heitshusen!
Loved Marty! Dance floor was packed from beginning to end throughout our wedding reception!
Job Well Done Sir ;-)
I always have a blast at all DJ Marty events.
He did a great job at the events I have seen him at including
Octoberfest. Very professional, dresses well for the occasion. Able and willing to communicate with guest. I would recommend him to others.
DJ Marty is very professional, organized & punctual. He has great attention to detail and I would definitely recommend him for your wedding!
I really liked DJ Marty McFly. He was a great DJ for the event I attended. He interacted with the crown well, while reading the vibe and playing good music to keep the crowd going.
DJ Marty McFly is one of the best DJs! I was at an event he was DJing and there was never a dull moment. He really knows how to keep the crowd going. I would definitely keep him in mind for future events.
Marty was the DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception. He was great to work with, responds quickly, and did a really good job of working with us to develop a playlist. I would definitely recommend him.
Marty was AMAZING!
I had a large event planned and we decided last minute to hire a DJ! I did some research and saw he had the best reviews and also got back to me right away and was friendly from the start! Having him and his guys at our even made it a very memorable night and even heard from a staff person of the venue that it’s the best event she had seen done there in a while! Over all really great experience and definitely recommend him!!
DJ Marty McFly is FANTASTIC! He was easy to work with and made sure that the ceremony and reception matched what we wanted. We had a few odd family dance requests, and Marty fit those into our reception perfectly. My husband and I were impressed with Marty from the start and booked him after our first meeting. He was very responsive and detail oriented when it came to our timelines. Our dance floor was packed all night long, and we got a lot of compliments on the music played. I'd definitely recommend booking DJ Marty McFly!
Marty was amazing for our wedding! He played the BEST music and had our dance floor busy the whole night. We had quite a mix of people and music tastes and Marty catered to everyone. He had a great list of Spanish songs which was awesome! He even helped MC with a lot of traditions we wanted to do as well. I can’t remember a single song we didn’t like! As an MC he kept everything running smooth and rolled with any last minute changes we had. The only reason I have 4 stars is because one of his helpers was not very professional at the end of the night, and there was a miscommunication because of that. Otherwise, I would HIGHLY recommend Marty to anyone getting married, he was so much fun and provided the diverse music selection we needed! Thank you, DJ Marty McFly!
Response from the Vendor on 04/25/2019
Thanks for your review, I’m glad to hear that your guest enjoyed the music. I apologize for my former helpers behavior that was his first and last time working for me. Congrats and thanks for allowing me to be apart of your special day.
If you're looking for a top-of-the-line professional DJ with MC talent, who cares about your big day as much as you do, book DJ Marty McFly.
Our experience:
Before booking the event, Marty set up an in person meeting with my fiance and I to make sure he understood everything we were looking for in our DJ. After the initial meeting, every call I made and email I sent was responded to within hours.
On our wedding day, Marty delivered on everything we discussed and more. Guests arrived at our reception venue an hour and a half before the wedding party, and Marty provided MC & DJ services to them throughout the Happy Hour, keeping the mood light and fun while they awaited our arrival.
Upon our arrival, he navigated our night through the wedding party entrance, table releases for the buffet line, speech introductions and the first dance transitions.
The night continued, and he played every song from the list we provided him, played all the songs requested from guests at the venue and didn't play a single song from our do-not-play list. Beyond the songs we requested, his personal playlist couldn't have been better.
After knocking it out of the park all night, he reached the end of his final hour, but the party was still rocking and the dance floor was full. My best man approached Marty and asked him if he would be willing to stay an extra hour at his predetermined rate. Marty happily obliged and hyped our dance floor up even more than it already was.
Everyone was having a great time and almost no one left during that extra hour, so with the party still going strong, my best man again asked Marty if he would be willing to extend his services another hour. Marty again happily agreed and kept our reception alive much later than he originally agreed to.
I couldn't have imagined a better wedding day, and Marty was a huge factor in that. My wife and I have received many compliments on how well the DJ did and asked how we found him.
So thank you, Marty, for going above and beyond and making our night one we will never forget! You are a stand-up professional and I will be recommending you and your services to everyone I know!
Having DJ Marty at our Party in Pink Zumbathon Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness was a plus. It was great to have someone take care of the music, guaranteed great sound, he was flexible with our needs and in preparing to assure a successful event. Thank you!
I had a great experience working with DJ Marty. The evening ran smooth. Marty had great music selections at the right times and the transitions between songs were Awesome!
DJ Marty Mcfly did such an amazing job as our wedding Dj! He not only worked with us prior to the wedding date, curating a special package for us, but also wanted to get to know us as a couple and our music likes/dislikes!
Day of the wedding he did a wonderful job! From the first song he got the crowd going, more than half our guests came up to us that night to tell me what a fun Dj he was and that he played the absolute best music! Highly highly recommend Dj Marty McFly for a wedding and any event!
Thank you so much Martin, you made our wedding!!
I had the pleasure of working with DJ Marty McFly over the 2018 wedding season. He did a wonderful job of keeping everyone on the same page through out the entire ceremony and reception. The dance floor was full nearly all night which really allowed me to get some awesome dance photos 😁 I would highly recommend DJ Marty McFly to anyone that is getting married!
Marty helped make our event an evening filled with great memories, our family couldn’t be happier !
Being a wedding planner my mantra is "teamwork makes the dreamwork" and it was a great experience working with Marty. We were in sync all night to make the flow of the evening even better.
Marty is professional and an absolute sweetheart! I only was able to meet with Marty via Face Time once before the wedding and through emails (due to my schedule). He showed up on time, prepared and ready on our wedding day, despite my lack of guidance as a bride :) Our guests had a blast on the dance floor and I can honestly say Marty is a DJ you can trust and rely on for any event!
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2018
Your wedding in Okoboji was awesome! Thanks for putting your trust in me to deliver on your Special Day!!!!!!!! CONGRATS
Marty was a blast! We are very happy we choose him for our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2018
Your wedding was a great experience, thank you for your kind words!
Having a good DJ was so important to us, and Marty did a fantastic job! He cares about making your day exactly how you want. The night ran smoothly and many guests said it was the best dance they've been to! Would recommend to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 03/13/2018
Thank you I’m so happy to know your guest had a great time.
Kept the party going at the wedding reception! Ceremony music timing was flawless. Made for a very stress free day for me!
Response from the Vendor on 03/13/2018
Mission accomplished :-)
DJ Marty McFly is very diverse and keeps the party going! I would recommend to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 03/13/2018
Thank you so much it was a pleasure to work with you!
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With years of being a professional, public/private event DJ, I have hosted numerous events. Including but not limited to, nightlife, concerts, sporting venues and weddings!
I have a wide range of music that is guaranteed to entertain any group of people.
My extensive music library grabs classics from the 50's all the way to todays hottest hits allowing me to cater to every crowd.
I take pride in playing music that will bring every crowd to the dance floor! There is nothing I enjoy more than seeing people PUMPED! SMILING!, and having a great time!
I take ultimate pride in being apart of special moments in people's lives. My goal is delivering a moment that will last a lifetime.
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