Drew Peters (SONGSTRUCK) - The Alternative Wedding DJ.

ur wedding. Prior to the wedding, we met (virtually) a number of times to talk about our vision, music tastes, and wedding logistics. He truly went above and beyond to create the vibe and atmosphere we wanted at our wedding. We had to postpone our 2020 wedding due to COVID and Drew was super accommodating with rescheduling to our new date. 10/10 would recommend!

So if you're looking to avoid the super cliche musical moments and have your guests say that your wedding had "THE BEST MUSIC EVER!!!' you gotta book Drew! From our very first phone call, I knew that Drew was our guy. He was super excited to get to know us and didn't spend the entire call boasting about himself or just wanting to know the logistics of our big day. He also might have been more excited for our wedding than WE were at the time, and trust me, you are gonna want that energy around you while you're spending months and months planning this one day. Once we booked Drew, he sent us an invitation to use this really cool app that let us put in ALL of the songs we wanted played at our wedding into nice and organized categories. This was super helpful and was such an easy way to make sure that all of our favorite jams made the cut! Now as far as the big day goes, let me tell you, he was worth every penny. We gave him very specific instructions about songs we wanted played at certain times and admittedly, I was super worried that it might have been an overwhelming task for him to keep it all straight...but he CRUSHED it!! The coolest thing about Drew though was his ability to read our guests and the vibe and adjust his music to fit the mood. I mean, I never would have remembered to put Chaka Khan "Ain't Nobody" or Harry Belafonte's "Day-O" on our list and the moment I heard them, I about died of glee and so did our guests! I cannot tell you the amount of texts, calls and emails we got after our wedding from our guests saying it was truly the best wedding they had ever attended and honestly, Drew was such an important part of that. When I was planning my dream wedding in my head, the music was always such a vital and vibrant part of that fantasy....and somehow Drew gave us an experience better than I could have ever imagined. Thank you Drew for everything and BOOK THIS MAN ALREADY! Alright!? Cool.

what we said we were looking for the reception to be like and incorporating the songs from our playlists too!  We also had a list of don't play songs, which he kept his promise on and did not play, which we were really happy about.   He even helped us out when my best man couldn't make it due to a last minute medical emergency.  Drew was able to hook an ipad up to the sound system, and we face-timed with him, so he could give his speech from across the country.  It was awesome!

rs we booked and he kept in touch with us throughout the entire process. His passion for music and great parties is awesome and we couldn't have asked for a better wedding with many thanks to him. He ran our ceremony, cocktail hour and got our guests down on the dance floor. And throughout our wedding planning process he help IMMENSELY by having a planning packet that helped us think of all the aspects of a wedding, things we would have never even considered thinking about without his help! He also created a custom song for us with short notice about a week before the wedding. One of the highlights of our night was hearing that song come on and dancing with our friend and family. I highly suggest meeting with Drew, he spent hours with us just getting to know us as a couple and our music preferences. He's awesome and we look forward to referring him to everyone we know!

tated an amazing wedding day for us. We had a lot of older people at our wedding and relatively few dancers...Drew did a wonderful job reading the room and changing music on the fly as needed. Multiple guests complimented Drew's work and were generally surprised that such a DJ exists...one that plays actually good music rather than tired old wedding staples. Would definitely use Drew if doing it all over again.

t. His DJ skills, song selection, and creativity, set him aside from the rest. We met with Drew a couple times before the wedding, shared some beers, and really got to know each other. When it came down to the wedding day, Drew was really on top of things. He worked very well with our wedding coordinator and stepping in to help out where he could. I recall that when I was preparing to step out in front of the wedding crowd, Drew was there with me offering kind words and encouragement. That really helped me to relax a bit. It also shows how much Drew enjoys what he does and how he cares about his clients. I tell everyone to book Drew!

nd see all of the ways he is so amazing for yourself, you truly won't know what you are missing out on. I will start by saying that the DJ was in the top five on my priority list when it came to my budget and planning of my wedding. I believe they can make or break not only your guests but your wedding experience. I was really struggling to find a DJ that vibed with my husband and I, while also feeling i could trust that they could vibe the mix of older conservative and young partiers in the crowd. Immediately after contacting him, Drew sent me a detailed packet outlining the wedding minute by minute, with details I never would have thought of on my own. SOLD! This helped tremendously and I knew I could trust him to do a great job. I got married in Temecula, in the July heat, at an outdoor, hilly, spread out venue with dodgy cell service. Drew got there before he said he would, and he seriously worked his ass off from start to finish. I don't give compliments lightly, and I can honestly say with all of my heart that out of all of my vendors, Drew was by far my favorite. He did everything we asked him to do with no attitude, he takes serious pride in his work, he handles the stress of a wedding day so well, and he truly seems to love what he does. Drew is so much more than a DJ, he is worth every penny. Don't get stuck with a cheesy DJ that clocks in and clocks out for his payday! Drew will make your day!!

rew. His personality comes through on his site and he answers all your questions there in a fun manner while still being professional. So how was the first meeting? Let me start off by saying, we opted to drive down to San Diego from Los Angeles because we figured it was best to catch Drew on his home turf. Plus, if we went over on time during our meeting (and we did), then we wouldn’t feel like he would have to rush home. We met him in Aug 2016 and had some of the best tacos ever. We chatted, but when it came down to business, it was clear that Drew was no amateur. The laptop cracked open and the focus began. We went through ALL genres of music, from the earliest of music days, to the then-current music. I was so impressed by how thorough he was, that I am pretty sure I spaced out at some point, just to gape in awe and wonder. Although my husband and I knew we would book him based on comfortability, personality and the fact that Drew doesn’t play the typical top pop songs music list, what clenched the deal for us was a simple question he asked us during the meeting/interview: “What kind of music do your friends and family like to listen to?” You’d be surprised at how many people feel like they must cater to the couple and the couple only. If you play music that only you like and your friends hate, guess what? No one’s going to dance and if they do, it won’t be for long. Drew’s goal is to have the dance floor constantly full. Due to our wedding venue we didn’t need the additional lighting, but we wanted him there for the ceremony and although our ceremony started at 4, he showed up around 1 to setup! The months leading up to the wedding came and went. In that amount of time, there was plenty of communication, & even though he was vacationing in Europe, we managed to squeeze in 2 video conferences to go over wedding details. Talk about dedication—you won’t find another who is as good on their word (even if it meant being at a Starbucks during odd hours in a foreign country)! When you book with Drew and go over the packet he provides, you will find that he thought of the things you never even considered. Such as exactly how you wish to be addressed at various times of the day, like during the grand entrance, during speeches/toasts, and other times things are getting announced. And he wanted to know how to phonetically pronounce everyone’s name. It’s been over 3mos since our wedding and people are still saying things like, “Man you guys had such awesome music playing, even before the wedding began. It was so different.” And if you think, “meh, it’s just music” you are wrong! Remember, your wedding dj is the composer for the film that is your wedding. Even when something goes wrong, there’s no one better equipped to handle the challenges than Drew. I don’t even know how to summarize how blessed/honored I was to have The Songstruck DJ there to make my day as memorable as he did. There just aren’t enough words. But there are enough words to say this: you WON’T find another soul as dedicated in making sure you have the perfect party atmosphere for your big event. He’s so detail-oriented and such a fun-loving guy that the only conclusion I can come up with as to how he’s so freaking awesome is: the mustache—it must have magical powers!

quick response with many details about the way he does things. He also included an e-book on choosing the best DJ for your wedding, which I think just blew me away. No one does that! I'd been to a ton of weddings where the DJ played the same ol songs. I didn't want to go too low on my DJ budget because I already knew that vibe he set would be the vibe set for the whole wedding. And he talks about that in his philosophy. I then met with Drew for a beer, and he was an awesome dude! He liked a lot of really good music and he was a true DJ, not someone just playing a tape. It mattered to me that he knew a LOT of music. This was one of the easiest decisions for me as far as vendors go. He was very thorough in all his responses. There was only one period when he didn't respond immediately and give me the initial music wedding packet, but he apologized and was quickly on top of everything again after a few back to back weddings. My fiancé and I met him again a few weeks before the wedding to go over our music choices, and I felt very confident about it all. We had an awesome night dancing and singing. Many guests have told me that the dancing was amazing at my wedding. The music matters! Drew is a real, down-to-earth guy who obviously cares a lot about what he does. I agree with Drew: it's worth it to invest in your DJ. Choose SongStruck!

y whatever he felt would create an awesome dance party and he did not disappoint! I have had friends messaging me since the wedding complimenting the DJ. The dance floor was packed and he truly set the tone for the entire evening. The DJ can make or break a party and Drew made the party! Thank you, Drew!

pon the best possible experience imaginable. We found Drew through a combination of coincidence, a friend's recommendation on Facebook, and Wedding Wire. Drew was more than accommodating with our crazy schedules, busy lives, and tricky distance apart. He went above and beyond making us feel comfortable and prepared for the wedding. His vast collection of songs and streamlined process made us feel assured we had made the right choice. He made the whole wedding planning process that much easier. Our initial meeting was over Skype and we had an amazing conversation about our desires/wants/musical tastes. As the big day got closer Drew was always there, helping us plan and organize the complicated event. On the day of Drew was there early to set up, and was the utmost professional. He paced the wedding perfectly and kept the dance floor poppin' all night. So many people came up to us and complimented us on the DJ, he made the event so much more special. I could not recommend Drew enough, and am planning on calling on his expertise for any special event occasions or parties in the future. Thank you Drew from the bottom of our hearts, for creating perfect memories of the most dreamy and beautiful day of our lives.

ever attended, much less thrown. His music taste is on point. Drew mixed the best songs ever based on our style and his. Hands down best DJ ever!!!

at you want for your wedding. He also did the sound for our ceremony, which was in a crowded park, on the beach, so we definitely weren't giving him an easy situation to work with and he did an outstanding job. The officiant and groom were mic'd up in a way that was not obvious, and every guest (plus the park-goers) were able to hear our ceremony. My mom even said she saw him running from the ceremony back to the reception site so he was there on time. Music was great and there was A LOT of dancing...most important. The cops were even called, whoops sorry for partying.

of joyful memories. Once the dancing started we did not stop! We had something like 5 dance-offs, with music that all generations present could enjoy (or maybe they didn't... I was too busy dancing the night away!). Thank you Drew for caring so deeply about your clients and making our wedding the most wonderful celebration we could have imagined!

ct the day of our wedding. Drew was on top of everything and really paid attention to the crowd and was able to get our guests dancing all night. Our guests still tell us how much they enjoyed our music and how much fun they had dancing. Drew was even able to incorporate traditional Macedonian folk dancing into the night and the transition went flawlessly. Most importantly, my husband and I had a blast dancing with our guests and we didn't want the night to end! Thank you Drew! We can't thank you enough!

easy for you to plan your wedding, musically, by providing a Google doc/form that asks very detailed questions. He also combs through it to make sure that things makes sense and will give feedback so that your day runs as smoothly as possible. Planning with him is super easy/smooth! If you're wanting a certain vibe for your big day, he'll help you to create that with suggestions and guide you through and through. We met twice via Skype because of distance. We were in the Pasadena area and Drew, as you know, is in San Diego. He was very flexible with our schedules and with Skype, it made things even easier! Also, when you do meet with him, he treats you as a friend. It's almost as though we've already known him! That's how comfortable it was to talk with him. On the day of, he also got to our venue very early to take his time setting up and make sure things were set up well. He even helped out some of our other vendors to lend an extra hand if he was already done with his own things. We also let him know that we would have a friend sing for our wedding and officiate for the ceremony. He helped to set ALL of that up. Brought wireless mics, got them each set up and ready to go. Seamless. We opted to go for the whole package with ceremony, reception and lighting. Our ceremony was outdoors so he adjusted the volume to help compete with the cars that you could hear down the street. For cocktail hour, (from what I was told.. let's be honest, the day was kind of a blur for us), the music was very enjoyable (I left it to his discretion). The reception? Awesome! He played all our favorite tracks, even added in some choices of his own, depending on how the crowd was going. When it came to dancing, he was able to read everyone and played some awesome songs. The uplights were awesome. He even helped to control the lighting of the ballroom itself to help and set the right mood. I would highly recommend Drew for your big day/event. He is on the pricier side but with all of the pros that I've listed above, I think it's worth it.