GenerationNOW Entertainment, LLC

d be more than enough. Goes to show what kind of company GenerationNOW is that they didn't try to upsell something that wasn't necessary, which is truly appreciated. We had Nick (DJ Mad Mardigan) as our DJ and he was incredible. From the introductory zoom call through the end of the party, Nick was fantastic. He pays attention to the clientele and knows how to get people on the dance floor (and keep them there). We had various friends throughout the night say DJ Mad Mardigan was the best DJ of all the weddings they've been to. 10/10 would recommend both GenerationNOW overall and DJ Mad Mardigan, specifically!

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it was the best wedding DJ experience they’ve had. 10/10!!!

ancing all night long! We got so many compliments about how much fun everyone was having and how awesome the DJ was! It made us feel great about our decision and we felt lucky to have our wedding be DJ Velvet's last gig! Highly recommend GenNOW for your next event!

o detail. Now for our insanely talented DJ, Shawn: we had a unique wedding that blended Bollywood songs, recorded tracks for a Sangeet show, and of course the latest hits for the reception. I knew I could trust Shawn to do all of this, and he surpassed my expectations. Shawn, and generationNOW, THANK YOU for making this the best experience and I’m so happy to have chosen you as my DJ!!!

ommend this company to anyone!

as amazing. accommodating multiple unique requests. He was friendly, reliable, and fun. I highly recommend this company!

packed all night! Definitely recommend working with GenerationNOW. Also, Tim was wonderful to work with when setting everything up!

at lighting set-up that kept the dancefloor packed all night! Thanks so much!

ive, timely, professional, and FUN! I would hire them again and again.

s awesome at reading the room and knowing what kind of music would keep the party going and when to slow it down. We also had the music video upgrade which was another huge hit. Overall, we are extremely happy we chose GenerationNow and would 10/10 recommend for any wedding!

also incorporated some of today’s popular hits our age group enjoyed dancing to! They were very easy to work with and kept our guests entertained. They had a very detailed questionnaire to follow which made planning a breeze! We had great feed back from our guests on how much fun they had the whole evening! Highly recommend!

r questions and explained their process very thoroughly. At this point, we knew we were in good hands with GenNOW and they would do whatever possible to make our wedding day amazing. Shawn (DJ ShawnWho) was our DJ, and he was absolutely phenomenal. We met with him prior to our wedding over coffee and he walked through all of the details of our day and we also discussed what kind of music we wanted played. We made a Spotify playlist for Shawn to get a feel for what we were into, but definitely not necessary as Shawn is incredibly talented and knew exactly what to play to keep the dance floor busy all night. Not only was Shawn easy to work with, professional, and made our day so fun and stress-free, he knew how to keep our guests (and us!) dancing and having fun all night! Especially when Covid hit, it was so important to have a supportive and flexible vendor on your side. The entire GenNOW team was this and so much more, and we recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and industry-leading DJ team!

per professional and friendly to my guests, I got many compliments about him. He stuck to the timeline and gave me recommendations of songs for different parts of the night that worked perfectly. I would highly recommend Shawn as your dj for your wedding or any event you need a dj for!

His guidance and professionalism was a perfect match. We had a dance party the entire evening from the start to finish and received so many compliments of how fun our wedding was! Hands down the best DJ in the metro area!!

ht to help inform guests and direct the flow of the reception. He even helped make a little custom mix for my father-daughter dance. Very professional without the cheese factor -- would recommend for sure.

end! Thanks to Ryan and Tim for helping our guests have the time of their lives!

appy with their service. They are very timely and you never have to worry about anything. DJ Velvet (Ryan) is THE BEST DJ IN THE WORLD!!!

highly recommend him!

ng nuptials as I was (I will say, was hard to TOP!) and offered to be a consultant for overall music options (i.e., DJ vs. band), which I really appreciated. Over multiple emails, meetings and conversations, we chose GenerationNow because their experience, professionalism and overall matched enthusiasm about throwing the party of our lives. DJ Mad Mardigan provided music for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception. It was an emotional, seamless, fun, incredible, BUMPIN' soundtrack to the night of our lives. We were on the dance floor enjoying ourselves, our family, our friends, and the fact that we were finally MARRIED the whole night. GenNow...we cannot thank you enough for treating our wedding day as if it were your own <3

ur venue and was very professional. The party went on all night long and we had him stay an extra half an hour as our guests were having a great time on the dance floor. I 10/10 recommend!

ur wedding said that it was the best they've been to because of the the music. Now, I just need to think of another event that I can throw so that I can use them again!

dancing and atmosphere was, and that's all thanks to DJ Dudley D.

event planner, I always suggest a production type of dj. Why? Because they know how to get the crowd going and know different genres of music to play and mix. HANDS DOWN, one of the best dj's I have EVER worked with. The guests at my clients wedding on 9/22 NEVER sat down. I will definitely be considering GenerationNOW for any of my big productions including weddings! And you should too!

sic Ryan played also fit perfectly with our musical tastes and lined up with our discussions before the wedding. All in all, we cannot say enough good things about our experience with GenerationNOW.

a wealth of information and resources that showed what set his company apart. He was very responsive, even in the midst of working Super Bowl LII and NBA All-Star events!! We were able to meet with our DJ (Charlie Tornquist, DJ Eklipse) prior to signing a contract to ensure he was a good fit, which was very important to us. Charlie was very professional and did an amazing job handling all of the details with minimal direction. He was very responsive to all of our inquiries and very accommodating of all of our requests. Charlie recommended we get additional uplighting and it made a huge difference!! It really made the entire room feel like it was part of the dance. I would highly recommend it! He did a phenomenal job handling the ceremony music, which was one less thing we needed to worry about! He picked great songs for the cocktail hour and dinner music. We received many compliments on the music selections! The dance was AMAZING!! Charlie absolutely crushed it!! We were completely blown away by his performance! The dance floor was packed from beginning to end! The song selection was spot on!! It was the best wedding dance party we've experienced!!

had our ceremony + reception at Windows on Minnesota (50th floor of the IDS) and received so many compliments from the day - DJ Don from GenerationNOW had a lot to do with it. Don played all of the songs requested and seamlessly added some that perfectly fit the mood of the crowd throughout the cocktail hour, dinner and dance. The dance floor was consistently packed and at the very end of the night the group chanted, “one more song, one more song!” Lastly, my stepson was the only kid at the event and Don made sure he felt extra special by showing him how to make the music magic happen. If there’s one vendor we’d highly recommend, it would be GenerationNOW (particularly, DJ Don)!

d we would recommend them to anyone!

out the vibe of the wedding PERFECTLY. We have been having guests continue to reach out about how great the music and the dance floor was. Non-stop dancing from 8pm-midnight...! We also started out the night with a dance involving the entire wedding, guests and all! It was the BEST way to set the tone of what the night would be like. Another awesome note - if you ever had a last minute request, you just hopped up to the DJ booth and asked him and he would play it. Having a DJ that went with our flow/vibe/feel was so important to us, and he hit it out of the park!

ty! He had to also vote on a costume contest by my request and was totally excited to do it! So cool!!. We had a 1920's Gatsby themed wedding...so so fun!! He interacted with my guests like it was second nature! We felt like he was one of our guests. Love love love Nick! My guests had a blast! Thank you so much for taking all the stress out of our big day and making our night great,fun and special! Cheers to you GenerationNOW and Nick!!

he whole night. We first met with Tim, who did a great job understanding what we we're looking for and then connected us with Charlie AKA DJ Eklipse. Charlie did a fantastic job with the music all night and ensured our guests were having fun. The dance floor was filled from the first dance until the end of the night. He even produced a few epic dance battles. If you like to dance and are wanting a fun party...look no further.

d he was absolutely awesome to work with. He was detail oriented, considerate of our requests, and provided prompt follow up leading up to our big day. On the day of, Charlie helped facilitate one of the best dance parties we have ever seen! He checked in on us a couple of times throughout the night as well to make sure everything was meeting our expectations. When we got engaged, my husband and I decided that one of the most important aspects of our reception would be a phenomenal dj, and that's exactly what we got with GenerationNOW! This company exceeded all of our expectations and we could not be happier that we chose them!

Charlie (DJ EKLIPSE) and he was nothing short of amazing. He was very detailed in meeting with us to discuss our needs prior to the wedding and made sure that everything ran smoothly during the event. His professionalism, song selection, and attention to detail was truly top notch. I don't think there was a moment throughout the night the dance floor wasn't filled. I was extremely impressed with every aspect of the process, from booking to the follow up after the wedding.. GenerationNOW is well worth the premium in every regard. If you are currently looking for entertainment for your wedding, your search is over. Book with GenerationNOW and you will not be disappointed.

r wedding day and GenerationNOW far and away exceeded all of our expectation. From day one, Tim was very transparent and easy to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure they provided the right equipment for our venue. DJ Ben Quam, admittedly a good friend of ours, made our reception the unforgettable party we wanted. Music selection was perfect and the dance floor was packed all night. Thank you guys for making our wedding night everything we hoped it would be and then some!

flawless evening. Tim was fantastic to work with and made the planning and payment process so easy. Ryan (our DJ) was wonderful at the wedding and was completely on point for everything from the ceremony music to the grand march, to the timing and music for the cake cutting and dances. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I got several compliments on the music throughout the night and I think it really added to the mood and environment of our evening. I would highly recommend Generation NOW for anyone looking for amazing music at their wedding and a professional, dependable team to work with!

ess started and was paired with DJ Nimo the Hooligan “Nick Morris” for our wedding. They made us feel comfortable that we decided to step back from too many demands and just let them throw us one kick ass party. From the ceremony music/timing to the reception DJ Nimo did a fantastic job. There was something for all age groups at the right time throughout the night. Weeks after we still have guests raving about how great the DJ was. For any event you may be having Generation Now is worth every penny to give your event a one of a kind experience for your guests. Don’t pass them up!

everyone and anyone!

We met prior to our wedding to go over what type of music we'd like (cocktail hour, dinner music, etc.), and he absolutely stuck to plan in every regard. He was so fun in encouraging music special to us, and worked them in using super fun, professional ways that kept the vibe of the night and energy moving. I feel as if every wedding I've attended comments on two things: the quality of the food and music. Well, rest assured the quality of DJ Mad Mardigan is worth every penny earned. The dude is unbelievable. He's so fun, outgoing, encouraging, makes the night about you, works with your wedding, and *insert positive superlative here*. He takes control, gets everyone involved, plays music for everyone (but mostly the bride/groom), and keeps everyone out moving and having fun until they get sad that the music is over. Go for it. Hire this man. Make this night the night of your life, because why not? Have the time of your life. Mad Mardigan will make that happen.

d them in a second. DJ Dudley spun at our wedding and from start to finish people were on the dance floor. We got so many compliments on how great the music was. We even had a few odd requests/difficult to find music selections and they took care of it and added everything into the playlist seamlessly. Very professional and very fun!

lend of songs to get the older generations out on the dance floor, but also kept our friends dancing all night, too. We were so excited to see people out on the dance floor all night right up until our venue closed, and as the bride and groom, we could barely get ourselves off of the dance floor to leave! We have heard nothing but fabulous feedback from our friends and family about the dancing and Ryan's talent as a DJ. Thanks for making our special day so memorable and fun!

de. Ryan of Generation Now is a total rock star in my book. Not only did he put on a show and kept the people involved at the dance, he sang and performed at the wedding and provided our musical entertainment at the happy hour. This involved three different venues and he pulled it off with the utmost professionalism. If you understand the importance of music to creat atmosphere, Generation Now is for you. These guys are the real deal! I would not hesitate to book them again for any kind of event. They are easy to work with and will help you be creative with your musical needs.

m because they were so impressed and had nothing but rave reviews! He did a great job keeping our guests dancing and engaged during the night. My husband and I are so happy and grateful that we had this team at Generation NOW they really took care of us and our guests!

ho was always changing her mind. Hands down best decision we made. Do yourself a favor and book them ! Megan & Andrew

he deemed a good fit. He did an amazing job of reading the crowd. Our friends and family (including the ones that typically don't dance) have been telling us how much fun they had. While initially the cost was more than what we budgeted, you get what you pay for, and that is a fun night! Music for us was in our top 3 must haves for our wedding and we are so happy we went with GenerationNOW. They are a truly professional company and the entire process from working with Tim (in charge of marketing and events), to the in person meeting, questionnaire, several check-in points, ensured for a seamless process. Thanks again for making the biggest party we'll ever throw the absolute best.

onNOW. Tim, the V.P. of Marketing and Events, was very professional in helping us select the right DJ (Ryan aka DJ Velvet) and package for our wedding. Ryan met with us beforehand to plan for the reception, and he was very thorough and supportive of ensuring the music aligned with our vision. We were very pleased with the entire planning process. The entertainment provided at our wedding was exceptional. Given the talent and experience Ryan has in the profession, my husband and I were able to really focus on enjoying the evening while he ensured everything flowed well. He was an excellent MC, I received countless compliments on the music played during dinner, and as the bride, i did not even want to leave the dance floor because of the song selection and the number of people that were having such a wonderful time. The reception music/entertainment was a high priority for us, and GenerationNOW exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend them for any range of DJ/Entertainment needs.

g to our specific needs. Our guests raved about how excellent the music was at our wedding reception, songs flowing from one into the other and just keeping the overall energy level high! DJ Mad Mardigan was very diligent in playing our "must play" and not playing our "do not play" list, even if a guest would request a song from our DNP list, he stuck to our plan, which was greatly appreciated! If you're planning a wedding or an important party, do yourself a favor and ask yourself how important the music and atmosphere is. If it is as important to you as it was to us, then we would highly recommend that you check out Generation NOW! You and your guests will be happy you did!

ld do it all over again because this DJ company gave me the party of my life! I would recommend them to anyone. They are a little pricier, but when you hear them perform you will know why. Well worth the money. Use them!!!

ith our search. We were impressed with their professionalism and experience and when it came time for our wedding I was certain we picked the best DJ around! DJ Mad Mardigan is the best of the best and surpassed all of our expectations. We gave Nick full control of the night and he rocked it! A month has gone by and everyone is still raving over our wedding dance party. Everyone was involved and had an amazing time, YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!!

floor was packed and everyone was having a great time. Guests went so far as to come up to me to remark what a good job Ryan was doing. Everything went off without a hitch. We didn't want your typical wedding DJ and have some strong opinions when it comes to "wedding music". We thought it would be difficult to communicate what we wanted, but Ryan got us right away and did a simply amazing job. I couldn't recommend Ryan and the whole GenerationNOW team more.

etty fun sounds, so my mom and I found ourselves dancing and knew we had to chat them up. I had met with Tim Miller, and he said we get to choose our DJ (huge because you get to look at their bios and experience) right away, and we get to chat with him as soon as we want. Me being the control freak that I am, set up a date night with my husband to go see Nick, our DJ, play at Skyway Theater to check him out, and we loved him! I could've danced until 2 AM by myself listening to him spin. I e-mailed back-and-forth with Nick and Tim, and they met with me to work out the lighting and ballroom set-up, and they were so gracious to meet up on their own time. It made me feel like they cared. Long story short, our wedding night music was SUCH a hit. Everyone raved about the music and how much they danced. They said they had never gotten to dance with the bride so much at a wedding - I even did "the worm" in my fit-and-flare dress (not recommended, but the dress and I survived). With GenerationNOW, there is no pause, break, or silence between songs. They spin so one song will flow perfectly into the next (in case you didn't know that's what they're about). As my sister-in-law said, "GenerationNOW is an EXPERIENCE". Loved them!

still discussed but on a slightly smaller scale; amongst our small circle of friends and family...) But nevertheless, if anyone, recalls ANYTHING about our wedding it's "Wow, your DJ was amazing and the Emcee was brilliant. They kept the night flowing." DJ Mad Mardigan is a true entertainer. He not only mixes and creates music for the nightclub/sports arena scene, but he can also accommodate a wedding atmosphere, drawing all ages onto the dance floor. That is exactly what we were looking for in a DJ and he delivered. He exceeded our expectations. Emcee Ben Quam. I cannot stress the importance of having an Emcee at a wedding. Ben is not just any Emcee though, he is a rare gem. He is captivating, natural and engages the crowd. Our goal as brides was to have a stress-free, free flowing night. Nick (DJ), Ben and our wedding planner (Nadia Glynn from Simply Elegant) worked together to create seamless transitions throughout the night for us. AND simultaneously facilitate a wonderful, classy and ragingly fun night for our guests. Thank you! Thank you for gracing us with your talents and giving our guests a night to remember! In our hearts and future reviews you will always be the "Dream Team" to us. Cheers to love! Tari & Morgan

harlie and GenerationNow for your next event!

. Thanks to GenNOW our wedding reception was THE BOMB!!! Everyone was tearing up the dance floor until 1 AM!!! Ryan, DJ Velvet and MC Ben Quam were beyond amazing! We have wedding guests who are still talking about how much fun they had on the dance floor and how bomb the music was. Many said it was the best reception they'd ever attended. GenNow was a breeze to work with from start to finish. If you want an elite level wedding reception or event, look no further. We would hire GenNow again in a HEARTBEAT. Thank you for making our wedding night incredible and the best time of our lives!

dance floor never cleared out, not once. They hire real turntable DJS and mix the music so there is never a dull moment. I highly highly recommend them for any wedding, or event.

nces during the wedding planning process. They simply get "it!" From the one on one meetings, response time on emails/phone calls, and guidance during the entire planning process, we can't thank them enough! As for DJ Matty Matt...this guy is a stud! He is truly talented, and couldn't ask for a better person to work with before, during and even after the wedding. There's a reason all the major night clubs in Minneapolis hire this guy...he's beyond talented! For anyone planning a wedding, corporate event or just looking to throw a huge party, I'll give you one piece of advice. Hire GenerationNOW! They truly made our special day extra special by bringing the noise...pun intended! Thank you again for being the best in the business.

e very beginning of the night and kept them there the entire time. He was incredible, and I can't stress enough how important the DJ is! They will make or break your wedding!! Dustin definitely made ours! They may be a little more expensive, but you get what you pay for. I can't say enough good things, and I would hire him again in a heartbeat! Thank you for everything GenerationNOW and Dustin!

use these guys will bring the party! I can only think of one other wedding that I have been to where the dance floor was this rocking (maybe we just go to lame weddings or maybe our families are just that awesome, or both?). My only suggestion for them in hindsight would be to play a few more typical slow songs for some of the aunts and uncles and our parents friends. Oh well, most of our guests didn't seem to care (nor did we) because we never saw the dance floor empty. This could easily be worked out with your DJ in advance because we met for dinner prior to the wedding and he gave us all the time that we needed to plan our reception timeline out with him. I lost count of the number of times our friends and family members told us after the wedding how awesome everything was, and they never left out how great the DJ and music were. (Side note: My uncle does some wedding deejaying on the side and he now has a man-crush on DJ Matty Matt). Their timely responses to all of our inquiries were impressively quick and professional. We never had to wait more than an hour or two (and generally much sooner) to hear back from Tim or DJ Matt when we had questions for them. It's pretty unbelievable how accessible these guys are, especially considering how busy they are (we even unexpectedly saw them at the Gopher basketball game last night, too!) Working with Tim will definitely remove any doubts you may have that the music is going to be handled appropriately and with confidence. Both Tim and DJ Matt were very prompt and we never felt like they were trying to rush off to somewhere else. We always felt like we had their dedicated time and attention when we met with them which was very reassuring. Pros: loud, fun, high energy, deep jams, professional, responsive, reliable, MEMORABLE Cons: loud (lost voices!), batteries on wireless mic were cutting out during toasts, would have preferred a few more slow songs in hindsight Bottom line: Probably a little more expensive than some other options but the service and unique energy are definitely worth it! What else are you going to do, place your favorite 90s and 2000s jams on an iPod and put it on random? Come on, it's your wedding for goodness sake...

f the party and picking the perfect song for the moment. We were very happy with Dustin and would recommend him to anybody.

y super buttoned-up-reserved family members to me in my super heavy dress danced until the very end. We wanted to blend our more urban/nightclub vibe with older family members and GenNOW did it with ease. The beat match will have guests dancing to one continual, insanely awesome song from start to finish. We had guests that said their goodbyes and an hour later, they were on the dance floor screaming, "I can't leave yet, this is too much fun!" And it was absolutely the most fun PARTY any of us have ever attended.

ion that he brings to every Timberwolves game, which is exactly what we wanted! From the moment the music started, the dance floor was packed, and our guests didn’t stop dancing until the last song was played. Weeks later, everyone is still talking about how much fun they had dancing at our reception! Thanks DJ Mad Mardigan and GenerationNOW!

ght. They truly listen to their clients and work closely with them to create a personalized and unique event. I would not hesitate to work with them on any future events!

he best music I have ever heard at a wedding, and I am not being bias! I knew I wanted to have them entertain for our special day and I coulnd't be happier with the great time we had. Ryan and Ben were super awesome to work with and they LOVE what they do- you can so easily tell, they were excited about everything and so happy to be there! Thanks Tim, Ben, and Ryan at GenNOW for helping make our wedding unforgettable !

dings. The dance floor for my wedding was completely full for 4 hours straight!! Guests would literally not leave the dance floor for drinks because the music was so engaging and never stopped. Ryan was our DJ and I heard nothing but rave reviews for his acoustic cocktail hour & his DJ/mixing beat skills! Jason was our Emcee who everybody loved because he kept the party going in a fun, tasteful manner! I am blown away by what they contributed to our wedding and would recommend them to anybody. It is worth paying a little extra to have a dance party that guests will never forget!

t. Ryan succeeded. We had people lining up on the dance-floor to start, and people of all ages dancing at all times until the end of the night. We would not choose a different DJ if we did it over. It was a perfect night.

wanted to get down!

asked for a combination of old and new music to play the entire night so that all generations would feel welcome on the dance floor the whole time. And...the dance floor was packed with family and friends of all ages (just what we wanted)!!! My entire dancing family LOVED the music and I literally only left the dance floor once...I could have stayed there forever!! Hiring a good DJ was our number one priority for our wedding. We feel extremely lucky that we got the best one in town! Also, Tim (the VP of Marketing and Events) made the entire process very easy. He was always very quick to respond to any of our questions, he made everything very clear, and he was great to work with!

great job with everything, we would recommend him and Generation Now!

ar himself on the Mic all night. He made sure the attention was on the bride and groom