Downtown Funk DJs

The perfect blend of professional and party!

All of Upstate NY, Finger Lakes Region

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Eric Koepke

HEAD DJ

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER (1X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

A DJ in Upstate NY for over 18 years, Eric from Downtown Funk DJs the choice for anyone looking for an upscale and modern DJ in Western and Central NY! As a music educator for 15 years with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Music Education, Eric is familiar with everything you want in a DJ: Professionalism, musicianship, preparedness, high energy, and being a leader to help keep your night on track. Ensuring that every wedding is memorable and catered directly to you is no easy task, but you can rest assured that your night with Eric will be amazing. Eric is also more than a talented DJ He is up to date on state-of-the-art musical equipment, music, and lighting, ensuring that your wedding will look and sound epic! For those looking for more, Eric offers a load of extras: a Photo Booth that is sure to be the talk of your wedding, wireless uplighting that changes with the music, live guitar and/or piano players to make your ceremony or cocktail hour unique, monogram projectors, confetti cannons, and more! If we don't have a speciality extra that you are looking for, just ask! The aim is to make this event the best you have ever ever been to, and to be the talk of your friends and family for years to come! Experience what hundreds of other couples have, and contact Eric with Downtown Funk DJs! Downtown Funk DJs is a wedding DJ based in Seneca Falls, New York. We mostly serve all of Upstate NY, Central NY, and Western NY, from Buffalo NY, Rochester NY and Syracuse NY, but we travel everywhere we are needed!

16+ years in business

Speaks English

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Eric Koepke

Head DJ

I have been a DJ since 2007. A musician and music teacher by trade, I was the guy with the most musical equipment, when someone needed an emergency DJ for their wedding, and I stepped up. Now almost 20 years later, it is crazy to look back on the times of doing a wedding with no skill or knowledge of the wedding industry. At this point, I am confident that I can help give you the evening of your imagination, and have the experience and skills to prove it!

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Downtown Funk DJs for weddings. Eric, the DJ, is praised for his professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to keep guests dancing throughout the reception. Guests appreciate his great communication, helpful suggestions, and seamless coordination with other vendors. Eric's talent in reading the crowd, blending different music genres seamlessly, and ensuring a smooth flow of events during the wedding are highlighted in the reviews. Overall, reviewers emphasize Eric's role in making the wedding day perfect and memorable, with many expressing satisfaction and a desire to hire him for future events.

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Jasmine M

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8/26/2025

Eric absolutely KILLED it. My husband and I had very high expectations of a DJ because our friends know how to bring on the party, and Eric certainly exceeded our expectations. He ...

was friendly and patient to work with as I had a ton of questions and random requests. He made sure that we were not only satisfied, but happy with our plan/schedule/etc. before and during the wedding. The dance floor was crowded the entire time, so much so that we almost didn’t leave to take sunset pictures because we were having so much fun! If you are looking for a fun, flexible, and fantastic DJ, Eric is your guy!

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 10/17/2025

Thanks Jas! The dance you did with Louie was too much fun. And what a beautiful ceremony! ...

I'm glad I could help you guys out along the way, and I hope I get to see you and your friends in the future!

Rachel N

11/20/2025

We were struggling to find a DJ for our wedding, but Eric ended up being an amazing last minute find. He was a great listener and put us at ease during the whole planning process. ...

He captured our vibe perfectly (2000s pop/emo) and kept our guests dancing for the entire reception. I would highly recommend him for your wedding or any other occasion!

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Ruthellen B

11/07/2025

Eric was amazingly helpful in the planning of the event and in running the reception smoothly. Wonderful!

Jess L

10/15/2025

There are so many great things to say about Eric as a DJ. He was not only a DJ but also helped to wrangle the bridal crew and guests prior to the ceremony. Eric was willing to work...

with us on all aspects of our day. He was prompt at communicating with us prior to the wedding day and on wedding day. We had an outdoor ceremony- no problem. We didn't want to do the garter and bouquet toss so we did a koozie toss instead to start off the party part of the reception. Eric was in and gave great ideas on how we could really get everyone ready to party and dance. We are an "older" bride and groom which led to an even older majority of guests at the reception. I was slightly worried that would impact our reception. I was pleasantly surprised when it did not impact our reception at all. Eric kept everything moving smoothly at the ceremony and at the reception. The cocktail hour playlist was SPOT ON!!!! We included a few slow dance songs in our must have list. Eric was played a mix of those songs that kept them with a good dance beat but you could also snuggle up with your dance partner to enjoy a slower pace. I can't say enough positive things about Eric. He was a MAJOR part of our day being absolutely perfect. Don't hesitate in hiring Eric for your reception or any party you might be having.

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 10/17/2025

Thanks Jess! I loved being able to do a road trip type playlist for cocktail hour! That wa...

s awesome! The outdoor wedding on the lake of course was beautiful. I'm glad I could help be a part of this day!

Hannah S

7/10/2025

We are so lucky we found Eric to DJ our wedding! Best kept secret out there, we found out about him through a friend of a friend. He knows every kind of music and was so excited to...

bring our requests together, while at the same time we never felt like we needed to micromanage him because it was clear he wasn't going to just run a playlist, he's a real DJ who was going to read the room and play what matched. We asked for Lord of the Rings, honkey tonk, Tyler Childers and oh maybe some emo/alternative if he could squeeze it in, and he worked that all in seamlessly. He was so helpful and on the same page with our other vendors the whole time and helped make all the transitions between things run smoothly as the MC. We loved how he read the crowd and kept us dancing till curfew. Eric brought so much to our day we would hire him twice if we could do it again!

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 07/18/2025

Hi Hannah, Any time I get to do a Hobbit themed wedding, I'm in! Your wedding was one of ...

the most unique I have ever seen, and the Big Rock Candy Mountain dance was just too much fun!

Emily B

7/10/2025

We had the absolute best experience with Downtown Funk DJs back in July 2024, and we can’t recommend him highly enough! From the very beginning, he was professional, organized, and...

genuinely excited to help make our day unforgettable. And wow—did he deliver. He read the room perfectly all night long. From the moment the first song played, the energy was incredible. He struck the perfect balance between classic crowd-pleasers and fun surprises, keeping all generations on the dance floor. It wasn’t long before guests who never dance were up and having the time of their lives! He also helped with all the key moments throughout the evening—the ceremony, reception entrances, announcements, first dances, speeches, timing, and transitions were smooth and seamless. He even checked in with us during the night to make sure everything was going the way we’d hoped (it was better). So many of our guests are still talking about how fun the music was and how the DJ “absolutely nailed it.” It felt like a true celebration from start to finish, and a huge part of that was thanks to him. Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without his talent and energy! If you’re looking for someone who knows exactly how to set the tone, get the crowd moving, and create lasting memories—this is your guy.

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 07/18/2025

Hi Emily! I love the Ballroom at Carey Lake, and it was a pleasure to be able to work ther...

e again. I loved your grand entrance and it was great fun dancing all night!

Sean E

7/10/2025

Don’t hesitate. Hire this DJ for your event. From MCing, to music selection, to overall presentation, you won’t be disappointed in your choice. We hired this DJ for our wedding and...

it was a blast. We found him very fair with pricing and worked with us to provide the musical atmosphere we absolutely wanted. If there was another star to give, I’d give him 6 stars!

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 07/18/2025

Thanks Sean! Despite being distracted by the Bills game, we had one heck of a time! It was...

wonderful to see everyone and I'm glad I could be a part of that day! Go Bills!

Greg Z

7/09/2025

Amazing! We have used Downtown Funk DJs twice for our event and we'll absolutely be going back again and again. He made the process super easy and walked us through everything from...

the beginning, including helping with song selection, so that we didn't have to worry about anything. Professional, on time, and went above and beyond making sure all of the equipment was set up for the perfect environment. He provided the music, the MC talent, mics for us to use, and kept things sooo smooth from start to finish. We even had a lot of compliments from those in attendance, which is always great to hear. :) From small events to something as large as our with hundreds of people, hire with full confidence!

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 07/18/2025

Thanks Greg! It was fun to work with you and the kids! I look forward to many more events,...

and it is so special what you are doing! Keep it up!

AJ P

7/08/2025

Eric was the perfect choice to DJ our wedding. From providing crystal clear amplification for our ceremony in the woods, to keeping everything on schedule, to keeping the dance flo...

or going all night long, we couldn't have asked for anything more. He was professional, communicative, and fun. Highly recommend!

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 07/18/2025

Thanks AJ! I'm glad you guys had a wonderful time! You were a lovely couple! Your party wa...

s so much fun and so unique in the woods.

Nick C

7/06/2025

Eric was fantastic at our wedding! We chatted beforehand about what kind of music/songs we wanted and he did an amazing job blending our requests with the mood of the reception. It...

was obvious that he was not just a playlist DJ, and that plenty of thought went into the timing and choice of music that he played. We knew pretty quickly that he would enhance the experience for us and our guests, and I have full confidence he would do the same for anyone else. Music shouldn’t be an added stressor on your big day, and Eric made sure of that by running everything smoothly. If you’re looking for a legit DJ who’s down to earth, flexible, and is responsive to both the vibe of the event and your needs, Eric is your guy. Highly, highly recommend!

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 07/18/2025

Thanks Nick! I couldn't have asked for a more fun crowd. I love when the crowd gets super ...

into singing late night. Piano man always hits in the late hour!

Kristen P

7/05/2025

Eric was an EXCELLENT DJ! He kept the crowd entertained, the event on schedule and got everyone on the dance floor!

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 07/18/2025

Thanks Kristen! I was glad to be a part of yours and Matt's special day! I couldn't have a...

sked for a more fun loving group than yours!

Melissa W

7/05/2025

Eric was fantastic! The music selection was exactly what we asked for! He kept our guests engaged and even came out to dance with us! Will continue to recommend for friends and fam...

ily!

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 07/18/2025

Thanks Melissa. It was wonderful to have worked for you and Tyler, and who knew that teach...

ers would party so hard?

Fiona S

7/05/2025

Eric and Downtown Funk DJ services are fantastic! He did a wedding for a friend of mine out in the Capital Region of NY and he knocked it out of the park! Very attentive to the bri...

de and groom's desires, great at working a crowd and reading the room! He always strives to have everyone enjoying themselves and fills the dance floor. Highly recommend his services!

Response from Downtown Funk DJs on 07/18/2025

Thanks Fiona. I'm glad you were there for Emily's wedding. I love barn weddings, and it wa...

s special to get to hear Emily sing during the ceremony!

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