Columbus Radio Legend and Live DJ
Central Ohio
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Mark Dantzer
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AWARD WINNER (11X)
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Mark Dantzer hosted the #1 rated afternoon radio show in Ohio for 10 years on WNCI 97.9. Performing for a live audience is Mark's main passion and joy. A MAJOR music enthusiast, Mark is the creator/host of the live, weekly Big Bad Music Trivia show (attracting hundreds of players to an All-Taylor Swift show in Feb, 2024!) Mark's music podcast, Turntable Talk is available and updated bi-weekly on Spotify. As a top notch Wedding DJ, Mark works with 35-40 couples each year who want a custom, unique, FUN experience guests are still talking about five years later. Mark would love to hear from you!
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Mark Dantzer
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Husband, father, music-lover...Columbus radio DJ legend, Mark Dantzer wants to be your wedding DJ/MC! For 10 years, Mark was the #1 rated radio DJ in central Ohio as afternoon host on WNCI 97.9. In addition to being DJ/MC for over 500 fabulous high-end weddings, Mark has been a concert MC (Bon Jovi, Hall & Oates, B-52s, Train, Matchbox 20, more...), DJ/MC for Blue Jackets, OSU Basketball, CAPA, Catco, Columbus Zoo Awards, many more...!!! See and meet Mark Dantzer at one of his popular weekly Big Bad Music shows, including 7:30-9:30pm at Lucky's in Hilliard. Let's celebrate!
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5.0
out of 5.0107 reviews
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Mark consistently receives glowing reviews for his DJ services at weddings, with multiple reviewers highlighting his professionalism, communication, and ability to keep the dance floor full all night. Couples appreciated his music choices, energy, and seamless coordination throughout the event. Mark's exceptional skills as an emcee, understanding of the couple's preferences, and talent in reading the crowd were highly praised, making him a top recommendation for wedding DJ services in the Columbus area.Review photos
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Sam E
5.0
1/06/2026
We had a wonderful time with Mark Dantzer as our DJ. With all the planning and stress, we were never worried about the music. Mark played all of our favorites, and more! Working wi...
th him was a breeze, and we have recommended him to other friends in Columbus.
Maria M
5.0
11/07/2025
Mark was excellent, he provided the sound for my daughter's outdoor ceremony, the happy hour, and the reception.
Mark was attentive to Bride and Grooms requests leading up to the...
wedding and during. He was an excellent emcee when needed (announcing the wedding party, speeches, events). Mark not only understood what the Bride and Groom wanted, but quickly understood our guests and the "vibe" of the wedding.
Most importantly, my daughter wanted the dance floor full the entire night. She had only few requests, and gave Mark license to play what he felt was needed to keep the crowd energized. He did not disappoint. I would hire Mark again.
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Brianna S
5.0
10/11/2025
We are so thankful we had Mark as part of our big day! He was so easy to work with and made the process completely stress free. We had complete trust in his ability to help keep th...
e day on schedule and make it absolutely perfect. He did an excellent job with all of the music from the ceremony through the reception and he kept the dance floor going all night! He truly helped make it a day to remember for us and all our guests!
Jeb B
5.0
8/31/2025
Mark was very easy to work with, clear and organized communication. We got so many compliments on the music at our wedding. Mark kept the energy up and is able gauge the vibe of th...
e room to transition to different songs. He was also great as MC doing the announcements and helping with the schedule of the day. Would highly recommend him for any wedding.
Logan W
5.0
8/09/2025
Excellent communication, professionalism, and execution. Mark was amazing from the second we hired him through the end of the reception. Our guests were on the dance floor all nigh...
t with compliments on the music selection and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
Craig M
5.0
7/31/2025
Mark was fantastic for our June 2025 wedding! Throughout all parts of the event, from the pre-ceremony to the reception, his music choices were perfect. And truly, we gave him only...
a few pieces of direction. The vibe was just exactly what we wanted at every turn. Two moments stand out: our stepdaughter was going to give a speech during the reception, and we thought it would be cool for her to have a "walk-up" song. Mark was totally into it! He carried the moment's music, and she nailed the speech. Then, right as our first dance ended, he hit the note of the first song and got everyone on the dance floor immediately! The energy soared, and the party started! We loved having his as part of our celebration.
Jenna H
5.0
5/12/2025
Great communication. Wonderful incorporation of the bride and groom's vast genres of music.
Heather L
5.0
2/26/2025
Mark knocked it out of the park from the first song of the ceremony all the way to the end with our private last song.
The dance floor was FULL all night long. We gave Mark a fe...
w MUST play songs and a few DO NOT play songs and let him do his thing! Trust him ... he is amazing!
We found Mark thru our "preferred vendor list" at our venue. He did both our ceremony and reception (separate spaces). His personality and experience are top notch!
We are so glad we choose Mark Dantzer for our wedding DJ!
Gwen S
5.0
12/30/2024
Mark Dantzer is the DJ you not only want at your wedding, but NEED. Mark is the most kind, fun human being to ever exist. He is so communicative, professional, easy to work with, a...
nd the most incredible DJ. Mark was the DJ at our wedding this year, and it was amazing. He was so fun and in tune with our guests that no one left the dance floor even after the lights came on. He worked so well with our other vendors and was so kind to my familiar and friends- it was like he was part of our family! I truly couldn’t recommend Mark more. He is a fantastic guy and an ever better DJ.
Kaitlyn A
5.0
8/15/2024
Mark was an AMAZING DJ!! One of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process was choosing to work with Mark. He was incredibly professional, organized, and made t...
he planning process very smooth. On the day of the wedding, Mark handled our reception perfectly and kept the dance floor packed all night long!! We shared a Spotify playlist with Mark and he perfectly captured the vibe we were going for and even incorporated songs we didn't think of that were huge hits with the crowd. I will 100% be recommending Mark to all my friends who need a DJ in the future. He is the best!!
Emily J
5.0
6/24/2024
Mark was the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!! From the very beginning it was clear he was the DJ for us. I always trust my gut feeling and my gut told me Mark was going to be the perfect DJ…. An...
d he without a doubt absolutely was. Our dance floor was PACKED alllllllll night long. He knew the photo dash would loosen up the crowd and his ability to communicate with an audience is unmatched. He was truly built for this job and he’salso a local celebrity so he had a ton of fan girls the whole night!! Thank you Mark, I will forever recommend you to everyone I know getting married in the Columbus area!!!!! 1000000/10!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Emma W
5.0
6/11/2024
Mark was exactly what we were looking for at our wedding, he kept the dance floor going and guests loved him! He made sure everyone was having a fun time, accommodated every one of...
our must-play songs and mixed in some great additions of his own, while being professional and easygoing in the planning process. We would highly recommend him to anyone else planning an event in the Columbus area.
Nicholas B
5.0
3/13/2024
Mark DJ’d our wedding and I could not recommend him more. He was professional, fun, took our tastes and consideration into account and made our wedding dance floor the hit of the n...
ight. I still have friends asking for our wedding playlist which we provided to Mark as a reference, along with other songs that I can remember him playing that fit our genre, but weren’t specifically on our list (which we asked him to do). He even went so far as to cut two songs together for a surprise father daughter dance into dance party moment which people are still talking about. I could go on but just do yourself a favor and hire Mark
Anna Maria M
5.0
11/26/2023
Mark was the best DJ we could have hoped for! He has great energy and is extremely personable. It is clear that he is an expert DJ and professional entertainer. We provided a gener...
al list of songs and he did an excellent job creating a set list based on what we wanted. Our goal was to have the best wedding dance party and Mark was instrumental in making this happen. Our guests have repeatedly said that they could not leave the dance floor because every song was so good. Mark was also excellent at directing the entire reception and keeping everyone and everything on time, including wedding party entrances, speeches, and the dance floor. We trusted Mark completely. Do yourself a favor and book Mark for your wedding – you won’t regret it!
Kristina D
5.0
11/13/2023
Mark did an amazing job at our wedding! The dance floor was an absolute blast and he played great music! He also did a great job throughout the night keeping our timeline on track....
He was so great to work with and I would highly recommend hiring him for your wedding!
Lauren M
5.0
11/08/2023
Mark was such a great DJ who went above and beyond to make sure our day was spectacular. He was so detailed and had multiple meetings with us before the day and honored all of our ...
unique music requests! He was great day of, really leaning in to keep us informed on how things are going and keeping the wedding moving along. He put on a great set for a great dance party - we danced for hours! Highly recommend Mark!
Troy M
5.0
10/08/2023
Mark was the absolute best DJ ever! He was super easy to work with all the way leading up to the wedding. He is very organized and time oriented so that made everything very smooth...
. His choice of music is top notch. The dance floor at our wedding was packed the entire night. If you want to have a party and a hell of a time at your wedding Mark is the guy to hire to make that happen!!
Alex G
5.0
8/25/2023
Mark was the DJ for our wedding in August and my wife and I could not be more pleased with his services. He called us months before the wedding, getting a good idea of what we want...
, and met with us about a month before. He’s very detail oriented and ask questions to make sure he provided everything we wanted. He did everything we asked and we absolutely recommend him for any wedding or any type of event.
Miranda G
5.0
8/05/2023
Mark was absolutely amazing! We are big dancers and we wanted our wedding dance floor to reflect this and Mark did just that and more! Majority of our guests were up dancing the en...
tire reception. Mark took the time to listen to our wants and what specific songs would get us excited in the dance floor. We cannot recommend Mark enough and would hire him again and again
Tom W
5.0
6/30/2023
Mark Dantzer was the best DJ we could've asked for, and he made our 16 June 2023 wedding a night to remember for years to come. My wife and I have known Mark for a while now thanks...
to the Thursday night music trivia games, and knew as soon as we got engaged that Mark had to be a part of our night. He made music planning not only simple, but fun, as my wife and I discussed music that should be played (70s, disco, groovy pop), should not be played (sorry Ed Sheeran, you're out), and the general vibe of any music he wanted to add should we not come up with an adequate list. Our wedding party entrance was perfect, the music was incredible, and we kept getting compliments throughout the night and even now, weeks later, about how great Mark was as a DJ and how much fun the night itself was. If anyone is looking for a wedding DJ in the central Ohio area, Mark Dantzer is not only the best, but the kindest, most caring, and genuinely most helpful you could ask for. Don't settle for anything less; book Mark Dantzer and get the wedding of your dreams.
Hailey K
5.0
12/29/2022
Mark was incredible, he was one of the first vendors we booked after our venue. He knew exactly what to play for different parts of the reception and he kept the party going. He ...
also took all of our favorites and suggestions into consideration. He has the perfect personality and I don’t regret hiring him 100%
Cassady W
5.0
10/10/2022
Mark did an amazing job for our ceremony and reception! He was so easy to work with and a huge help when it came to all of my questions and unknowns. He kept the dance floor going ...
all night! Highly recommend!
Brad D
5.0
9/22/2022
Mark did an amazing job of keeping the dance floor full of energy all night. Highly recommend on all aspects!
Joey K
5.0
7/15/2022
We loved working with Mark Dantzer as the DJ for our wedding in May 2022. He kept our reception on script and moving along in a timely manner. It helped a lot that he was well orga...
nized and met with us beforehand to go over every detail of the event from introductions to dinner, toasts and dancing. Without him, we would have gotten well behind schedule. But most importantly, we loved his song selection and creativity in getting everyone out on the dance floor. With a group varying in age and music taste, this was no small feat. One of our fondest memories of the night was seeing so many of our family and friends dancing with us. Mark was critical in making that happen. We highly recommend him.
Dani H
5.0
6/09/2022
Event Magic
I wholeheartedly and unreservedly recommend Mark Dantzer Productions for anyone looking to choreograph their special day!
I was looking to plan a wedding. From my fir...
st contact with Mark, I was completely at ease. Mark was professional and showed an attention to detail that I hadn’t even begun to contemplate!
I knew I wanted great dancing music at my wedding, but beyond that I had no specifics in mind. Mark knows his music and weddings and he guided us through making choices and decisions that resulted in a fantastic time! He helped guide us through the ceremony, keeping us on track. He responded to requests from our guests – after first getting our OK to do so – and kept the music rolling and the partygoers dancing up until the last minute! He ‘got’ us and gauged our family and friends so well – it was like he just knew all our playlists and pulled the very best from them all to choreograph our perfect day! What a blessing to have him set the musical tone for the rest of our lives!
Nicole E
5.0
6/01/2022
If you are looking at my review for Mark Dantzer and wondering if you should reach out and book him for your event, stop here and contact him, you will thank yourself later.
We ha...
d our wedding date planned for 7/11/20; then, COVID delayed our plans. Before then, Mark displayed the pinnacle of professionalism, ready to listen to what we had to say and provide his expert advice. Fast forward to late last year, when vaccines were rolling out, we started our wedding planning process again. Without skipping a beat, Mark was there to help guide us.
During our much-anticipated event, numerous guests came up to us about how awesome Mark was. Before the dance floor opened up, Mark helped guide us through the event's beginnings and played superb music. When the dance floor opened up to guests, it remained heavily occupied until the venue closing time.
If you are looking for an amazing DJ, look no further.
Jen B
5.0
4/16/2022
Mark was amazing for our wedding! He listened to everything we specifically wanted from the actual pre-ceremony all the way to the last song. I would hire him again and again! He p...
lays the perfect songs to get people dancing! Our dance floor was packed!!
Sydney E
5.0
12/17/2021
I wish I could give Mark 10 stars. He helped make our Wedding Day absolutely perfect! He did a fantastic job keeping us and our guests in line throughout the series of events we h...
ad planned from cocktail hour all the way through the end of the night for our sparkler send off. He played awesome music, his sound systems sounded great and he kept our guests of all ages out on the dance floor throughout our entire reception. Mark is a great guy and was super easy to work with - I would highly recommend hiring him for your big day or event!
Stephanie R
5.0
11/08/2021
WOW where do I even begin? Mark was super involved in the process from beginning to end, really taking the time to get to know us and our "style". Out of everything at our wedding...
, we received the most compliments on the DJ and our music and I am just so thrilled that we used Mark! THANK YOU!
Ben and Mikala S
5.0
11/03/2021
Mark was awesome! We are so glad we chose Mark to DJ our wedding. He spent the time to figure out what type of wedding we were looking for and did everything he could to match the ...
vibe we were looking for. He did a great job with ceremony music, cocktail hour, and most importantly reception music. He did a great job mixing up genres, getting people out on the dance floor, and making sure everyone had a great time. We highly recommend Mark for your next event!
Karen J
5.0
10/11/2021
We can't say enough good things about Mark as our wedding DJ! He absolutely killed it. I got compliments on our music from so many guests, both young and old. He played a great mix...
and kept people entertained and dancing until the very end of our lengthy reception. His prep work was very thorough and we knew we were in great hands. We were also thrilled with him as our MC. We had a small personal issue/timeline change at the very beginning of our reception. He was so attentive and handled the change in plan flawlessly. None of our guests even knew something went wrong! Go with Mark, you won't regret it!
Madeline S
5.0
9/28/2021
We had the pleasure of working with Mark for our wedding! Mark was super friendly, responsive and incredible to work with. He took the time to talk to us and call us when we were s...
earching for a DJ and talked us through the process and asked us what we wanted. He helped us through having to postpone our wedding celebration and was very easy and understanding throughout the whole process of postponing. We finally got to celebrate our wedding with friends and family July 2021 and it was amazing! He played a great variety of music and got people out there dancing and having fun! We are so happy we got to work with Mark and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding!
Ashley R
5.0
9/20/2021
I cannot say enough good things about how wonderful it was to work with Mark! He was on time and ready to go, and kept the dance floor packed all night long. Hands down the best in...
CBus! He truly made our wedding magical.
Matous B
4.0
9/05/2021
Mark Dantzer was a great DJ for our July 17, 2021 wedding! He was very easy and helpful to work with leading up to the wedding, and his choice in music kept the dance floor hopping...
all evening! He also took great care to pronounce all of our wedding party names correctly, even with several that were unusual. The only issues throughout the evening were a couple of brief equipment malfunctions, one of which caused the need for a different slow song to be played, rather than my wife's favorite chosen song. Altogether, would recommend hiring Mark!
Caitlin B
5.0
8/29/2021
Mark Dantzer is amazing!! DJ was one of the most important vendor to us on our wedding day, and Mark was 100% the right choice! He helped our day flow smoothly and kept the party g...
oing all night! He was the perfect combination of MC without being too showy. He was extremely responsive to email, open to the vision we had for our wedding day, and very easy to work with! He truly made our special day come to life!
Kandy C
5.0
7/13/2021
DJPJ was the perfect choice for our daughter’s wedding reception. Perry kept the party
Moving and engaged the crowd with great music selections and perfect timing of the reception...
highlights! I don’t think most of the guest sat down
Much!
Myla B
5.0
6/08/2021
I could not imagine a better DJ! Mark was very mindful of every detail and worked hard to ensure we got everything we wanted out of this experience. I had very specific playlists o...
f songs for each segment of the evening and Mark was gracious enough to review them all and use directly as a guide for the music played that evening. He really knows how to read a room and keep guests engaged. NO GIMMICKS, NO CHEESE, AUTHENTIC FUN.
Bride to bride, If you have stumbled across Mark's page, don't waste your time looking elsewhere- you will be so glad you booked!
Jessica B
5.0
6/01/2021
We went to a friends wedding in 2016 where Mark was the DJ and had a blast! Fast forward 5 years and we so happy we hired Mark as the DJ to help us celebrate our wedding! Mark wa...
s especially great when we had to postpone our 2020 wedding and move some things around for the 2021 celebration, he was so flexible! We loved how thoughtful and thorough he was when curating the music for our big day. We had SO many guests comment throughout the night and after the wedding how much they enjoyed the DJ. We would 110% recommend hiring Mark Dantzer Productions!
Brittany B
5.0
10/13/2020
Mark was our DJ for our wedding and he knocked it out of the park! His energy was incredible and the dance floor was full the entire night. I would highly recommend Mark if you hav...
e a future wedding! Super easy to work with and he will make sure your wedding is fun!!!
Patricia P
5.0
10/04/2020
Mark Dantzer was fantastic as our DJ at High Line Car House! His music selections were spot on and got everyone dancing. He was also the emcee as well. He was very responsive an...
d timely to work with. Very professional and we highly recommend him!
Jessica S
5.0
9/09/2020
Mark did an incredible job DJ'ing for our wedding reception! He got the party started and kept it going the whole evening. He does an excellent job getting people out of their seat...
s and on the dance floor. Highly recommended!
Kelsey T
5.0
3/01/2020
We cannot say enough good things about Mark. We knew him through music trivia and got to know his amazing personality through the years and knew right away we wanted him as our DJ....
We even incorporated music trivia in our reception! He kept everything organized and running smoothly! And he played the absolute best songs!! Our day wouldn’t have been complete without him!! Thank you Mark!!!
Laura S
5.0
11/06/2019
Couldn't say enough about Mark! He is so kind and easy going, which made him great to work with. And he kept the dance floor full the whole night! Best ever!
Whitney R
5.0
10/31/2019
Mark was our DJ for our wedding and helped the reception come alive! He played the specific songs we asked for and at the right times! Most importantly, he was a great emcee. I thi...
nk a DJ’s important job is also hosting the reception in terms of direction and energy. He kept the energy up and kept things moving on time. If a song every caused the dance floor to hit a lull, he managed to get everyone back out there again. He even played one song that I wasn’t too sure about and somehow with that song managed to get my husband’s entire family out on the dance floor. You’ve just got to trust him, because he’ll keep people on the dance floor. It was a great night and he kept everything on pace. One of my favorite parts of the night was when he played a Sailor Moon song I had specifically requested but knew was obscure and would be hard to find. He got everyone out on the dance floor for the slow song and it was such nice moment I cried!
Peter D
5.0
10/09/2019
I'll start off with some of the pros and cons for a fast review:
Pros:
-Mark is very good at knowing what you want in a DJ and is excellent at capturing that info, rather than you...
feeling like you need to make sure everything is outlined
-Professional, efficient and effective process of communication and collecting wedding details
-Can read a room very easily, and keeps the party going
-Reports to THE BRIDE AND GROOM so no one will hijack your wedding (Thanks Mark, we owe you)
-Extremely accommodating and flexible
Cons:
none - this guy rocks
To start, Mark was extremely professional and friendly with getting the details of the wedding, the expected guest atmosphere, what my Wife and I wanted. We talked over the phone after filling out a quick "expectations and info" form, and he knew EXACTLY what we wanted. This guy has been around, and knows how to throw an amazing party -- If you book Mark you won't need to worry about awkward gaffs, ad-libbed proceedings or anything that would kill the vibe. Additionally, he gets bonus points for getting me extra sound equipment the day of the event (equipment I thought the pastor said he would provide). Mark was easy to contact, and very accommodating in all he did.
My wife and I discussed with Mark how we wanted a fun ceremony with lots of dancing, and nothing that would give off a cheesy vibe. Secretly, knowing my friends, I was pretty concerned that we would need to manually need to drag people onto the dance floor, but Mark got people up, and the dance floor was PACKED the entire night. It could not have been a more fun wedding, and all our friends are raving about how fun the ceremony and reception were.
Kevin D
5.0
10/08/2019
Mark is the best!! We were thrilled with his services for our wedding and reception. He was very attentive to our specific requests and very professional. He made the experience v...
ery fun for all our guests and made the evening’s activities run perfectly. If you want the best, go with Mark Dantzer!!
James H
5.0
10/07/2019
Couldn’t have been happier with Mark Dantzer. He has the ability to read the crowed and keep the party going. Very nice flow to the wedding. Great music selection tailored to Our t...
aste. Very professional. I have been recommending him to all my friends in need of a DJ.
Keely F
5.0
9/23/2019
Mark is just the absolute best. He's professional, enthusiastic, and genuinely loves what he does. He had our whole wedding out on the dance floor and knew just what songs to play ...
to rev up and cool down the crowd. A true pro, and a true talent!
Katy S
5.0
9/06/2019
Mark just DJ'd our wedding on 9/1/19 and it was an all around great experience! He was lovely to work with and really knows how to work a crowd! He is a true professional and pass...
ionate about what he does. We highly recommend Mark!!!
Lucy S
5.0
9/06/2019
Mark Dantzer is phenomenal! He would be my first pick over any other wedding D.J. Prompt; professional; responsive; helpful; hard working and FUN! We had some weather issues… But ...
nothing ruffled Mark and he handled everything seamlessly. Our guests had fun from beginning to end and the memories of my daughter’s wedding day will always be punctuated with his great beats! Thank you Mark.
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