Downtown Funk DJs

The perfect blend of professional and party!

All of Upstate NY, Finger Lakes Region

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5.0

Praised by couples for:

Unique party atmosphere

DJ quality

Music selection

We had such an amazing experience with Eric for our wedding! From the very beginning, they were incredibly kind, responsive, and easy to work with. They listened to what we wanted and did an amazing job with the song choices throughout the night. The music was exactly the vibe we were hoping for, and our guests had so much fun on the dance floor!

Deidre C.

5.0

Working with Eric was fantastic! We had a blast and we were on the dance floor all night long at our wedding. He is so easy to work with and friendly! He keeps everything super organized so we really just could show up and enjoy the night! When we interviewed with other DJs we just felt like we were another client. Eric took the time to get to know us and hear our story, which we really appreciated. You cannot go wrong in working with him! He will keep the dance floor full and will keep the hits coming! 10/10 would recommend!!

Elisa H.

5.0

Eric Koepke

HEAD DJ

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER

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

1 team members

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Sound Equipment

Music Genres

Classical

Dance

Hip-Hop

Pop

Rock

Music Services

MC Services

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

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Ceremony

Reception

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

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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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This DJ is professional, organized, and highly responsive, creating seamless timelines and handling last‑minute changes calmly. He reads the crowd expertly, blends clients' requests with crowd-pleasers, and keeps the dance floor packed all night. Couples praised his MC skills, equipment, flexibility, and wholehearted recommendations.

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Mary C

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We were lucky to find Eric (downtown funk DJs) on the Knots website. We were planning our Adirondack wedding all the way from Ohio at the time, and from start to finish, Eric made ...

the process extremely easy for us and helped us throw the best party of our lives! He is extremely organized and responsive, yet very flexible and accommodating to changes. He is easily able to make changes in the moment and proactively worked with our photographer extremely well on the wedding day to make sure everything flowed perfectly. It was very nice to be able to leave the timeline in their hands so we could enjoy the night instead of worrying about time. Throughout the night, he made sure to periodically check in with us to make sure he was playing a good mix of our favorites, instead of just going off of a set list of music. He worked really well off of our playlists (which is a feat in and of itself considering our music taste is all over the place- from Bad Bunny to Metallica to Panic! At the Disco and bluegrass). His set-up is sleek and modern and he was very reassuring that he can work with any space. He arrived plenty early and was ready to go on time without any needing any additional equipment from us. He is kind and professional and throws an awesome party! Our favorite moment was turning around and seeing him jamming at the DJ booth doing the full dance to *NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye”! 10/10 DJ and person!

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Thanks for the kind words Mary! You guys were a hit on the dance floor, and your wedding i...

s the type I wish I could do all over again. You guys are the best!

Deidre C

We had such an amazing experience with Eric for our wedding! From the very beginning, they were incredibly kind, responsive, and easy to work with. They listened to what we wanted ...

and did an amazing job with the song choices throughout the night. The music was exactly the vibe we were hoping for, and our guests had so much fun on the dance floor!

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Elisa H

Working with Eric was fantastic! We had a blast and we were on the dance floor all night long at our wedding. He is so easy to work with and friendly! He keeps everything super org...

anized so we really just could show up and enjoy the night! When we interviewed with other DJs we just felt like we were another client. Eric took the time to get to know us and hear our story, which we really appreciated. You cannot go wrong in working with him! He will keep the dance floor full and will keep the hits coming! 10/10 would recommend!!

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Thanks Elisa! I'm glad you had an amazing time. I loved getting to meet your family and fr...

iends, and I don't think anyones vows, stories, and toasts have made me tear up quite like everything at your wedding. You guys are an adorable couple, and I wish you Aaron the best!

Talia C

I was so impressed with Eric. He played everything I wanted to hear and kept the party going all night!!

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Thanks Talia! I loved your wedding from front to back. The ceremony in the woods, the fami...

liar big Italian family vibes, and then of course, the dancing. What an awesome crowd you had!

Dawn H

Hiring Eric for our wedding ceremony and reception was the best decision we could have made! He created a seamless timeline and totally put my mind at ease; everything went smoothl...

y and could not have been more perfect! His ability to read the crowd and his transitions between songs were also spot on. The dance floor was packed all night, and we received so many compliments! If you are looking for someone who is professional, organized and truly loves what he does then you have found your DJ! We would HIGHLY recommend Eric!

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Thanks for the kind words Dawn! As I told you before, Robert was a hoot, and it was a plea...

sure to work for you guys. The ceremony site was one of the highlights of my season. Just a beautiful day and a beautiful spot! Thanks for letting me be a part of your day!

Katie D

Eric was amazing!!! Zack and I got married under a tent in my parents backyard on 9/5/26. Prior to our wedding, we had a series of phone calls. He was very accommodating to our bus...

y schedules. He was super helpful in figuring out a timeline and very organized in adding every detail that we wanted. On the day of the wedding, my wedding coordinator had great things to say about him. He helped keep our timeline moving so us as the bride and groom didn’t even have to think about it. He was also super attentive to when we felt our first dance and parent dances needed to be cut short and smoothly transitioned to the next. His announcements for us and the bridal party were perfect. He also helped us to coordinate a “photo dash” which was ALOT of people to move but it went quick and easy. He played all my requested songs but also filled in some great songs that kept the vibes going. Everyone danced the entire time! The dance floor was constantly packed! His transitions between songs were also perfect!! Highly recommend!!

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Thanks Katie! I've never had so many "firsts" at a wedding, and this a testament to how gr...

eat your guests were. I may have had more fun than some of your guests! Thanks for a great night!

Bethany R

Eric was amazing! I would highly recommend him to any and all people looking for a great DJ! Everyone loved him and he was even great with our youngest guests as well!

Amber K

Eric with Downtown Funk DJs made our wedding day SO special!! He guided us through the planning process and timeline months before our wedding, which made us feel so confident and ...

prepared going into the big day. It was thundering and lightning on our wedding day, and our entire outdoor ceremony had to be moved last minute to a chapel up the street. Eric handled everything so calmly and professionally. He was incredibly prepared, adapted to every change without missing a beat, and was by our side through it all. He kept the day moving seamlessly, making sure we stayed on schedule for our entrances, first dances, and everything in between, which took so much stress off our shoulders. And once the party started… WOW. Our guests had the absolute best time! We received so many compliments about Eric. He read the room perfectly, played the best music, and kept the dance floor packed until it was time for us to leave. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. If you’re looking for someone who is organized, professional, adaptable, and knows how to throw an unforgettable party, Eric is your guy. We would recommend him to ANYONE!

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Wow! Thanks Amber! I'm glad I could be a part of it, and I was so happy for you two, and y...

our families were a blast! You two are so lucky to have the family and friends that you do, and I wish nothing but the best for you Noah!

Jessica H

Eric helped make our wedding a true celebration. He was spot on with the crowd and the vibe. We had so much fun and never stopped dancing!

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Hi Jessica! I have so many videos from that night I had to toss because your dance floor w...

as so packed the camera was just catching the back of your guests haha! What a great problem to have though! I'm glad you guys had fun and I wish you and Melvin the best!

Stacey A

One of the best indicators of a great wedding is the DJ performance.. Let’s face it….an excellent DJ can make or break a wedding. We were truly blessed in booking Eric. He knew ...

the ins and outs of the whole wedding day….he kept us on schedule, he researched the venue ahead of time, he kept the dance floor packed with guests. The list goes on and on of how he made our day so special. We highly recommend his services. The Photo Booth was a big hit with our guests, and he brought so much fun to the party. He loves what he does, and it shows!

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Thanks Stacey! I'm happy for you and Tom, and your day is the type of day I could relive o...

ver and over! I may have had more fun that some of your guests!

Steve M

Eric, did an amazing job DJing our wedding. He played all the music we wanted, and his timing of the songs was perfect, always keeping the crowd engaged and having fun. He was very...

professional and easy to communicate with throughout the whole process.

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Thanks Steve! I loved your pre-dinner set. Thanks for letting me be a part of that!

Rachel N

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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Thanks Rachel! Playing your punk rock set was awesome. Your venue was beautiful and the wh...

ole night was just a great vibe!

Ruthellen B

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

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Hey Ruthellen! This was my first (and possibly only!) Viking themed wedding! I'm glad that...

I could help you out and I felt like I knew all of your wedding party personally after it was all over!

Jess L

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.

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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!

Jasmine M

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!

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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!

Hannah S

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!

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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

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.

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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

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!

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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

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!

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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

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!

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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

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!

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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

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

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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

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

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

ers would party so hard?

Fiona S

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

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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