4.9
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We had such a wonderful experience with Murray Hill Talent! From start to finish, they were incredibly helpful, responsive, and easy to communicate with. They did an amazing job pairing us with the perfect entertainment for our wedding.
They set us up with an incredible DJ, Julio, and an amazing saxophone player, Chuck. Julio was absolutely phenomenal! He was so easy to talk to, genuinely listened to everything we wanted, and offered great suggestions throughout the planning process. He even took the time to create a sample playlist for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel confident that our music would be exactly what we envisioned.
Chuck, our saxophone player, was amazing as well! He added such a fun and unique touch to our wedding and was a huge hit with our guests. The combination of the DJ and live saxophone made the music feel so special and elevated the entire atmosphere.
All of our guests have continued to rave about how great the music was at our wedding. Julio did an incredible job reading the crowd and playing music that kept everyone—from our youngest guests to our older family members—on the dance floor. He truly catered to all ages and made sure everyone had a great time.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Murray Hill Talent, Julio, and Chuck. They helped make our wedding unforgettable, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for amazing entertainment for their special day!
Alexandria H.
5.0
Flipside is an absolutely incredible band!! Multiple of our wedding guests came up to us and reached out after the wedding to say Flipside was the best band they've ever heard at a wedding. They are so talented and their energy was infectious. I couldn't recommend them enough!
Jane T.
5.0
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Representing New Englands most requested DJs & Live/DJ Hybrids. Our DJs are among the most highly recognized and referred in the industry and know how to bring the party. We all share the same modern philosophy and style - our DJs don't pass out props, play silly games, teach line dances, and constantly talk excessively over the music. We all speak in a clear, confident speaking emcee styles, but never take the spotlight away from our clients and guests. Our focus is keeping the dance floors packed.
Boston based and established in 2006, Murray Hill Talent produces hundreds of wedding annually at top venues in Boston, Newport, Cape Cod, Western Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut and New York. Our reputation has earned us the honor of being the choice entertainment providers for some of the most discerning clients, venues, event planners and event producers in New England. Murray Hill Talent is active members of Meet Boston, National Association of Catering Executives, International Live Events Association the National, Small Business Association, ASCAP, Licensed and bonded by the State of Massachusetts and carries liability insurance.
Other services that Murray Hill Talent provides are: Bands, Uplighting, Photo-booths, Event Sound Systems, Silent Disco, String Ensembles, Harpists, Guitarists, Pianists, Steel Drummers, Jazz Ensembles, Video DJs & a Myriad of Corporate Entertainment.
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- Cory HardingPresidentA Berklee School of Music graduate (BA Music Business), Cory has been in the private event entertainment industry since 1997, establishing relationships with thousands of artists, clientele, event planners, catering & venue personnel throughout New England & the Northeast. Cory serves on the leadership council with the National Small Business Association and is an active member in organizations such as Meet Boston (The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau) ILEA (International Live Events Association) and NACE (National Association for Catering & Events). Harding has been a guest speakers for various Music Business classes at Berklee College of Music and has served on the advisory board for several music production organizations. An accomplished musician Harding has recorded and toured in the US and Europe with various bands signed to Warner Brothers and Monolyth Records and is a member of ASCAP & BMI.
- Paul NataleOperations ManagerPaul is in charge of daily operations, accounting, graphic design, promotional editing, and customer service for the company. He is also one of the company’s most popular disc jockeys and supervises, trains and coordinates music for our disc jockey roster. Apart from his office-related duties, Paul is a multi-talented singer-songwriter and music producer. When he’s not at the office or events, Paul is most likely at home watching the Red Sox, Celtics or Patriots.
- Corin AshleyHarmonic ConciergeCorin Ashley has been described by the Boston Globe as “the bride whisperer” and has planned the music for over 1100 weddings and events. He has also been an active performer for over 20 years, traveling all over the United States, Canada and Europe and has recorded and shared the stage with artists such as the B- 52s, Jimmy Cliff, Edwin McCain, Mose Allison, Al Kooper, Ian Hunter, T-Bone Burnett and Eddie Kramer. A Berklee College Of Music alumnus, he has been a judge in the Billboard Songwriting contest, appeared on NPR as a pop music commentator and writes a regular music column for Big Takeover magazine. He has also written music for the television shows “Dawson’s Creek” and MTV’s “Laguna Beach.” Corin lives in Malden with his wife who says that he has more CDs and albums than any normal person could ever need.
- Scott ArringtonMusical WizardryScott brings with him an extensive knowledge of music and an ever-growing collection from any and all genres. He is an expert in written and verbal communication and therefore quickly develops a level of comfort with his clients. His discipline and dedication to managing his accounts makes him a valuable asset to the Murray Hill Talent team. Scott also works the busiest schedule of any DJ in the Murray Hill Talent lineup. His role in the office makes him a prime candidate to simply book your event or to perform at it himself. He is available to discuss your event specifics when it is convenient for you. At times, that is the most important service a company can offer.
- Tom PendergastFull Time DreamerTom is a Graduate of Berklee College of Music in composition and arranging and is an active guitar instructor. He teaches all styles of guitar to all ages and levels. He has engaged in private studies with Charles Benarcous, Hal Crook, Michael Gibbs, Jerry Bergonzi, Mick Goodrick, Sal Salvador, and Jon Damien among others. Additionally, Tom has studied Flamenco guitar with legendary guitarist Miguel Guitenez (Madrid, Spain). His office skills focus on booking small ensembles for ceremonies and cocktail receptions. He has acted on Boston stage in the role of “The Doctor” in Chekov’s Uncle Vanna, “Thisby” in Shakespeare’s Midsummer Nights Dream, “Prosecutor/Boo Radley” in To Kill a Mockingbird among others. Tom also volunteers his playing for Hospice at Longwood Medical Center.
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Murray Hill Talent is communicative and helpful throughout planning, pairing couples with DJs and bands that match their vision. Their DJs and live bands consistently delivered energetic, professional performances, often adding live saxophone and accommodating special requests. Guests praised nonstop hits and packed dance floors. Highly recommended.Alexandria H
5.0
8/16/2026
We had such a wonderful experience with Murray Hill Talent! From start to finish, they were incredibly helpful, responsive, and easy to communicate with. They did an amazing job pa...
iring us with the perfect entertainment for our wedding.
They set us up with an incredible DJ, Julio, and an amazing saxophone player, Chuck. Julio was absolutely phenomenal! He was so easy to talk to, genuinely listened to everything we wanted, and offered great suggestions throughout the planning process. He even took the time to create a sample playlist for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel confident that our music would be exactly what we envisioned.
Chuck, our saxophone player, was amazing as well! He added such a fun and unique touch to our wedding and was a huge hit with our guests. The combination of the DJ and live saxophone made the music feel so special and elevated the entire atmosphere.
All of our guests have continued to rave about how great the music was at our wedding. Julio did an incredible job reading the crowd and playing music that kept everyone—from our youngest guests to our older family members—on the dance floor. He truly catered to all ages and made sure everyone had a great time.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Murray Hill Talent, Julio, and Chuck. They helped make our wedding unforgettable, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for amazing entertainment for their special day!
Jane T
5.0
8/10/2026
Flipside is an absolutely incredible band!! Multiple of our wedding guests came up to us and reached out after the wedding to say Flipside was the best band they've ever heard at a...
wedding. They are so talented and their energy was infectious. I couldn't recommend them enough!
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Alexa V
5.0
7/18/2026
All we have to say is AMAZING. Julio is by far the best wedding DJ we have encountered. From the first conversation we had with Julio, we knew he was going to be a great fit. He is...
so gifted at his craft, and comes to the table with such a relaxed energy you are left feeling assured that he’s got you on one of the biggest days of your life. During one of the first conversations we had with Julio we told him we wanted songs to blend seamlessly from hit to hit so that people wouldn’t want to leave the dance floor even for one song. And wow did he deliver. Our guests were on the dance floor all night, and some even relieved their babysitters a little later than expected because they didn’t want to leave the dance floor. We had a few special requests that Julio was able to accommodate with ease - from blending two songs into one for our first dance and mother/daughter dance, to playing a selection of Greek music for our families to enjoy. Truly cannot say enough positive words about Julio - don’t think twice about this choice - Julio is hands down the DJ to go with!
Theresa O
5.0
1/17/2026
For any couple who is looking for the perfect DJ to create the optimal environment for their wedding night, look no further.
Theresa & I could not have been more happy with picki...
ng Scott as our DJ to manage music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception portions for our wedding at Glen Magna Farms. From the get-go, Scott was incredibly professional, communicative and easy going. He was amazing at listening and taking into account our vision for the evening while politely interjecting to give his credible expertise on what type of flow/type of vibe would go best at which portion of the evening.
When Theresa & I shared that we wanted a live saxophonist to pair with his DJing, he introduced us to Chuck who also brought the stage down and was a huge crowd favorite for all of our guests. So many of our friends loved the DJ/live saxophonist combination and we're so appreciative of Scott and Murray Hill's support in turning our dreams into a reality.
We could not recommend Scott more to any couple getting married in the North Shore area!
Alexandra K
5.0
1/01/2026
Redline put on an INCREDIBLE show for our wedding! From the beginning of our planning process, we said we wanted a packed dancefloor more than anything else, and Redline delivered!...
The band was just incredible. They were so accommodating to our requests and even learned a new song for us. The incredible party and music is still the top feedback we hear on our wedding, and we are so grateful to the band, Steve, Matt, and Paul for making the whole process a breeze. 10/10 recommend!
Jake A
5.0
8/05/2025
Flipside was absolutely incredible at our wedding! From the moment the night began, they made us feel so special. Their energy, talent, and professionalism were unmatched. The musi...
c was phenomenal, with a perfect mix that kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. Their interaction with the crowd was fun and engaging, and they created a magical atmosphere that we’ll never forget. We can’t recommend them highly enough!
Melissa D
5.0
6/17/2025
DJ Scott was the best!! Everyone complimented us after about how much fun our reception was because the music was nonstop hits. We couldn't have been happier and Scott was so kind ...
and professional. He made sure to talk to us about all the details, get the names right, etc. We had a list of do not plays and ask the Bride/Groom if requests come up. He did just that. It was so much fun and it's a HUGE thanks to him!
Felicia M
5.0
1/15/2025
Had a great time working with Corey and Scott at Murray Hill for our January wedding! Corey was super responsive and got us set up with the perfect DJ. Scott was a fantastic DJ and...
so easy to work with. We had a great initial planning meeting and were all on the same page. He did a great job with the ceremony and sound levels! We had very specific music we wanted to use and he made sure that happened. Scott kept the dance floor busy with a nice mix of genres that catered to the varying tastes of our guests. Everyone commented how great the music was the whole evening! We had such a great time celebrating, and music was a big part of it! Would highly recommend Scott and Murray Hill!
Cambria A
5.0
11/17/2024
Scott was a perfect professional. He took the time to listen and understand what we wanted, including our desire to stick very closely to a playlist. He MC’ed flawlessly and confid...
ently, and did any little details (like fading out of a father-daughter dance song at a very specific point) adeptly. We had a blast dancing to the music, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing on our wedding day. I’d highly recommend Scott if you’re looking for a DJ for your wedding!
Emily S
5.0
11/15/2024
Unity was phenomenal!! Their energy was off the charts and the dance floor was packed all night - we've never seen a dance floor like that at a wedding! The band clearly put a lot ...
of care and effort into crafting the setlist around our style and accommodating our requests. They set the tone right away and did not let off the gas for the next 4 hours, even on breaks. Our guests keep telling us how impressed they were - Unity is one of the first things they mention when they talk to us about our wedding. The performance was so memorable, from the vocals to the horns (!) - we loved it all. We can't thank Unity and Murray Hill Talent enough for making our wedding so special - we'd recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat!
Katerina B
5.0
9/24/2024
From the beginning, the folks at Murray Hill were helpful and communicative, and facilitated us interviewing with multiple DJs until we found the perfect match for us. We chose gui...
tarist Tom Pendergast for our ceremony and DJ Niko for our cocktail hour and reception. Both were excellent and easy to work with! The ceremony music was beautiful, and Tom even started playing a little early as we were taking photos in the ceremony space. Throughout the planning process, Niko was so kind, and was available to answer questions and help us plan the perfect night. Niko had the dance floor PACKED on our wedding night, and played such a fun mix of music that had everyone up and dancing. He did a great job reading the room, and played all of the songs we wanted to hear. The dance party was a highlight of the night for us and our guests. Thank you!
Alyssa S
5.0
9/02/2024
We chose to use Scott from Murray Hill Talent as our DJ for our wedding because we heard him at one of our friend's wedding. We loved him then and we love him more after our weddin...
g. He was so easy to work with and was able to accommodate all of our music choices. We wanted to have the dance floor filled all night, and we succeeded. Scott was able to incorporate our must-plays and filled in with songs that kept everyone dancing all night.
Maria B
5.0
6/04/2024
We are so glad we went with Murray Hill Talent, specifically with Scott Arrington. All of our guests complimented the music. Scott did a GREAT job of mixing all of our desired genr...
es. He even was so gracious when we decided to karaoke to some Abba. Great entertainment was a goal of mine for the wedding and that is exactly what we got. Thank you Scott!!!
Lauren C
5.0
2/08/2024
Scott from Murray Hill was the DJ for our wedding. He was super accommodating for all our requests, as well as our venues (even the night of.. when our 9 year old niece begged to s...
ing, he found a karaoke track to play, no problem). The music was a perfect mix and everyone had a blast dancing the entire night. He followed our requests, offered some suggestions during our meeting beforehand, and was in tune with the vibes the whole night. He was professional and not overly performative, exactly what we wanted in a DJ. Thanks, Scott!!
Adrianna Q
4.0
1/16/2024
Our DJ Scott was amazing throughout the night. He kept the dance floor packed and played hit after hit for all of the generations present. Many people told me they had a hard time ...
leaving the floor because each time they tried, another good song would come on. Scott also did a great job mixing songs to keep people engaged! His energy was spot on!
There were a few issues though. First, I wanted a specific song and wanted to enter at a specific point in the song. In our final meeting, Scott told me he knew exactly what song I wanted and would play it in time with my entrance. Unfortunately, it was the wrong version. No big deal, it was still the song and I barely remember it, The second issue was that my name was mispronounced all night. Now, this could be on my husband and I as well seeing as we did not say anything the first time, but still was annoying to enter the wedding with the wrong name.
All in all, Scott was wonderful aside from a few blips!
Katherine B
5.0
11/29/2023
Our DJ Scott was amazing throughout the entire process. He was so friendly, professional and quick to answer emails. Our dance floor was full the entire night. We have received so ...
many compliments on our music. Thank you Scott for the most memorable night!
Samantha M
5.0
10/03/2023
The music was a really important focal point for us at our wedding, and we had a specific vibe and genre we wanted to focus on. Our DJ, Niko absolutely knocked it out of the park. ...
The dance floor was packed the whole time, with older relatives, little kids and everyone in between. We will never forget how much fun we had on the dance floor at our wedding. It could not have been any better. We are SO glad we went with Murray Hill for our DJ!
Ale S
5.0
7/05/2023
We recently hired Murray Hill Talent for our wedding in May 2023 at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester. We had infinity strings perform for our ceremony/cocktail hour and then had Sc...
ott as our DJ for the reception. Everyone was so professional and easy to work with. The string music was beautiful and Scott had literally all of our guests on the dance floor all night. We told him we wanted a party and he delivered! Would recommend this company, they were great.
Christine R
5.0
5/22/2023
We had Scott as our DJ for our wedding, and he was absolutely amazing!!!! I had so many people tell me that he was one of the best DJs they are ever seen at a wedding. He was able ...
to keep that dance floor full all night!
I would recommend Scott from Murray Hill to anyone getting married!
Ella B
5.0
5/21/2023
DJ Dakeya Christmas was professional, warm, and very receptive to our music requests/preferences. He was very clearly experienced in sensing the mood of the audience and getting ou...
r guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor during the reception. He was a joy to work with!
Kristin B
5.0
5/10/2023
Murray Hill was responsive and easy to work with from the day we hired them. They accommodated our requests and knew exactly what to play to keep the party going, and they provided...
all of the equipment for our outdoor ceremony, where everything worked flawlessly.
Elizabeth O
5.0
2/01/2023
I am so happy that we used Murray Hill Talent for our wedding day. The team was wonderful to work with in the lead-up to our wedding and they were so responsive whenever we had que...
stions. With them, we booked services for reception DJ (Scott A.), ceremony/cocktail hour music (Tom P.), up-lighting, and photobooth. All of my guests raved about how much fun the photobooth was and how great the music selections were. Our friends have already booked Murray Hill for their 2024 wedding because they had so much fun at our wedding. The entire team was incredibly professional and helped our wedding day run smoothly.
Zinnia K
5.0
1/01/2023
We were thrilled to have Dakeya Christmas as our DJ through Murray Hill Talent! We had a fusion Pakistani wedding in June 2022. We searched for a very long time for the perfect D...
J, and wanted someone who would play music that would keep our guests dancing and the dancefloor full all night long. Dakeya not only met our expectations, he blew them out of the water!
From the beginning, Dakeya was available to answer our questions and walk us through the process. He made it easy by letting us share Spotify playlists for our various wedding events. We had separate playlists and musical vibes for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Dakeya executed the music for each event perfectly. Dakeya was also an excellent emcee!
It was very important to us that we had an energetic atmosphere for our reception. So, most importantly, Dakeya took my suggested playlist and curated the perfect mix for our dancefloor. He played hit after hit, and people stayed dancing all night. We had several people compliment us on our DJ selection. Many guests remarked months after the wedding how much they had enjoyed dancing at our wedding. And other friends getting married asked which DJ we used.
Thank you, to Dakeya and Murray Hill for your hard work, incredible talent and emphasis on customer service! Dakeya is a true professional and highly-skilled at what he does! We highly recommend him and choosing Dakeya as our DJ remains one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
Caleigh D
5.0
12/28/2022
My wedding venue (Gibbet Hill) recommended DJ Scott Arrington from Murray Hill Talent. During the planning process he was easy to plan and get in contact with. He was amazing on th...
e wedding night and all of our guests raved about how excellent the music was. I would recommend Scott for any wedding where guests love to dance!
Ben N
5.0
12/04/2022
A family friend who used to work weddings highly recommended Murray Hill Talent to us. We spoke to a few of their DJs, and every single one was responsive and professional. At our ...
wedding, Brendan was incredible! He kept everyone dancing, even across multiple generations of guests. He was wonderfully calm and easy to work with, both leading up to the wedding and day-of. We really appreciated how organized he was, and how helpful he was walking us through all the decisions around introductions, announcements, and dances.
Rebecca F
5.0
11/19/2022
We found Murray Hill Talent through our venue, Regatta Place, and we are so grateful that we did. Knowing that we were looking for a band, they had some great selections to choose ...
from and we ended up going with Redline - which are the absolute best of the best! First of all, one of their lead singers Ellie is a true powerhouse of vocals, fun, and could keep the party going! Cory in the main office, and Corin the band leader helped immensely with organization, timeline for the evening, and keeping it all running smoothly. The whole Redline band was absolutely incredible and we got some many compliments from our guests on how great they were! Thank you to all of the band members for a fabulous wedding party!
Kayla C
5.0
11/12/2022
We worked with Brian D for our wedding back in October 2022. We had an incredible evening filled with all the music we wanted to hear! Brian kept the night on schedule and even a l...
ittle ahead which gave us more time for dancing. We highly recommend working with this company, their communication was amazing throughout the whole process and we had a few phone calls with our DJ beforehand to discuss our music and lighting preferences.
Mae B
5.0
10/16/2022
Great experience with Murray Hill Talent! Our DJ Brendan was the best! He worked with us and played all the songs we wanted. The dance floor was filled all night long! We got compl...
iments that it was the best dance party ever! We would highly recommend! Can’t say enough good things!
Kate M
5.0
9/26/2022
Dakeya was amazing!! From the moment we first talked on the phone with Dakeya, we knew he was the perfect fit for our wedding. Leading up to the wedding, he was always available if...
we had questions. He thoughtfully listened to what we were hoping for in terms of music and overall feel for the night. He did an absolutely incredible job from the ceremony to dancing. I have never seen such a fun, active dance floor (which is exactly what we wanted). We cannot thank Dakeya and Murray Hill Talent enough!
Evan F
5.0
9/16/2022
We booked Scott Arrington with Murray Hill as the DJ for our wedding and decided to add Tom Pendergast as a guitarist for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Both did an amazing job. T...
om took our requests for the ceremony music and kept the cocktail hour fun.
Scott did an amazing job for the rest of the night. He shared an easy form for us to fill out ahead with dos and donts for our wedding. He took all of our requests and created a similar vibe for the rest of the songs. We got so many compliments on how great he was, knowing when and how to get everyone up and dancing. He was so easy to work with and helped make our wedding exactly what we pictured. We’d happily recommend them both!
Maddie T
5.0
9/10/2022
We hired Murray Hill Talent (specifically Brian) for our wedding and at State Room in Boston and he was amazing. Cory, the owner was great to work with and gave us information on t...
heir different DJs. We were able to set up phone calls to meet the ones we selected, but we spoke to Brian and immediately knew he was the right fit. He kept our guests dancing the entire night and we had so many comments about how much fun everyone had and how many people (across all generations) were on the dance floor. We had several pre-wedding meetings that allowed the day of to be completely stress-free. If you're looking for an amazing DJ in the Boston area, I cannot recommend Murray Hill Talent (and really, Brian) enough.
Thank you for everything Brian and Cory!
Sara S
5.0
9/07/2022
Julio was our DJ for our wedding and he was awesome! He was easy to work with and made the night a ton of fun!
Stella B
5.0
6/30/2022
We hired Murray Hill for our entertainment at our wedding. They helped connect us with Brian Delac as our DJ. The MH team as well as Brian were all very friendly, responsive, and p...
rofessional. Brian arranged multiple phone calls with us as well as providing us with surveys so we could share exactly what we wanted for our DJ/music. On the day, everything went extremely smooth with our music. Brian was great and guests even commented on his friendly demeanor and professionalism.
Emily R
5.0
6/20/2022
We absolutely LOVED working with Brendan for our wedding! He was incredibly professional, experienced, and knew how to bring a great party effortlessly. The dance floor was packed ...
the entire evening which is exactly what we wanted! Brendan did a great job incorporating all of our requests while also reading the room live to ensure the music was the right balance and keeping everyone energized. He also navigated some stressful unexpected technical issues calmly and quickly which we really appreciated. Absolutely recommend Brendan and Murray Hill for anyone planning a wedding!
Liz G
5.0
6/20/2022
Murray Hill was among a short list of vendors recommended to us by our venue. We looked through their list of DJs and ended up meeting a couple, eventually deciding to go with Feli...
x Herbst. Felix was amazing to work with, and we were so thrilled with how everything ended up. From our first meeting, it felt like he really listened to us and what we wanted (and importantly, what we didn't want) and his goal and priority was to make us happy. Other DJs we talked to were so focused on the party, but we wanted a more laid-back tone and Felix totally got that. From the violin played for the processional, to the music during the cocktail hour and reception, and including the dancing portion, the music was always fun but never over the top or too loud. Felix was respectful of our request to keep the volume slightly lower, both so we could enjoy talking to our guests and also to accommodate some guests with sensory issues. He did the perfect amount of emceeing, keeping guests aware of what was going on and guiding the party along, but never felt like he took over or was trying to be the center of the party. He made us different versions of our first dance song to choose from, worked with us to create the perfect cut of our entrance song, and was always so responsive and easy to work with. He even checked in with us a few times during the wedding to make sure we were happy and ask if we wanted to hear anything specific. We absolutely loved working with him and would recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic DJ!
Brittney S
5.0
6/08/2022
Murray Hill Talent is an absolutely amazing band/DJ company. Corin was able to make our vision of part live music / part DJ come to life perfectly, and the music (and uplighting!) ...
was perfect for our event. We had a violinst, guitarist, and saxaphonist throughout the day and Brian was our DJ for the full event. We completed forms of what songs we wanted when but then Brian called us to make sure everything was right and we were on the same page ahead of the big day. During our event, he read the room perfectly and played the perfect music that kept people dancing right until we had to stop. We had a mixup with announcements (bridal party went to seats instead of waiting to be announced) and Brian adjusted on the fly and made it perfect. Murray Hill Talent can truly make your music/lighting vision come true, and they helped make our wedding perfect!
Katie D
5.0
4/18/2022
Book Brian for your wedding ASAP. He DJ'd our reception on April 2nd, 2022 and he is largely to thank for the most fun night of my life. He was SO invested in playing the music we ...
wanted in the lead-up to the wedding, we sent him a list of hundreds of suggestions and he did an amazing job of using tons of our picks plus adding some of his own to make sure the music appealed to all our guests. The dance floor was packed from 9:30-1am and people are still talking about how fun it was weeks later. We couldn't be happier our planner Katydyd Events recommended Brian and would definitely recommend him!
Kelley L
5.0
12/03/2021
Murray Hill Talent is a must have! We had "Flipside" the band for our wedding and they were amazing! Corin was our point of contact, he was the best... extremely helpful, honest an...
d so talented! We also had them perform at our ceremony & cocktail hour! Everyone enjoyed the music and was on their feet!
Becca E
5.0
11/24/2021
We used Bob as a pianist during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We requested a few specific Queen songs for our ceremony and Bob had no issue learning the music. We had our...
ceremony outside and he had no problem working with our DJs and setting up an eletronic keyboard. For the cocktail hour we requested some Jazz music, and his music was delightful.
Overall, Bob was very easy to work with, flexible, and accomodating to our requests. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone for their wedding!
Jillian W
5.0
11/13/2021
Our wedding dance party was very important to us and DJ Brian Delac lit it up more than we could have ever expected! He took time to talk to us about our music tastes (which are a ...
wide range from Whitney, Sinatra, and EDM) and somehow he got it just right and kept the party going catering to ALL of our wedding guests!
We danced the night away!
Jillian + Anthony, Nov 5 2021
Julia G
5.0
11/11/2021
Scott Arrington did the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music for our recent wedding. We were able to talk with him prior to booking to give him our music vibe and confirm t...
hat he would be a good fit. A few weeks before the wedding we were able to submit all of our song requests and we confirmed all of the requests in a phone call a week before the wedding. He included every single request and completely followed our vibe of music. He chose additional songs that played to the crowd and kept people singing and dancing. All of our guests commented on how much they loved the music and how much fun they had. He was very professional and organized and helped us to have a stress free wedding day. Overall would definitely recommend Murray Hill Talent and especially Scott Arrington!
John O
5.0
10/19/2021
We hired Zeke Stern for our wedding and I cannot recommend him enough.
A wedding DJ can truly make or break the reception. A bad DJ can ruin everything. But with Zeke, the mor...
ning after everyone raved about how awesome our DJ was.
We had very specific, detailed instructions for our music because we wanted to avoid the possibility that our reception would not be a non-stop dance party. Many of friends warned that they had also done this, but the day of, the DJ went rogue and completely ignored the instructions. But Zeke isn't like other DJs - he's there to serve his clients and give them what they want. We did not want a boisterous DJ who was going to make the reception his own concert or show. Zeke respected our wishes and absolutely KILLED IT. Even when our reception went off schedule a bit, Zeke read the room and knew which songs to play to keep the party going. That combination of taking instructions well and also having good intuition and judgment is rare, and it is such an important skillset to have to be a good wedding DJ.
Zeke was also so easy to work with - extremely kind and very calm. I cannot recommend him enough.
Taylor E
5.0
10/15/2021
Scott was AMAZING! I honestly cannot say enough good things; everyone of all ages had a total blast at our wedding. He completely listened to all of our “must play”/ “do not play” ...
requests and he chose an awesome playlist of music that kept people on the dance floor all night - truly perfect! I don’t think there was a single song that made people want to sit down. We spoke with Scott the week of our wedding to go over everything and he was super detail oriented. He made sure he pronounced everyone’s names correctly, took the time to listen to our preferences and made us feel so comfortable. He has a great personality and was beyond easy to work with. If you are considering Scott, don’t give it a second thought. My husband and I agreed that he could not have done any better and should we need a DJ again in the future, we know where to look. Thank you Scott for making our night SO much fun!
E.B. B
5.0
9/16/2021
Thank you to DJ Felix Herbst for everything he did for our wedding! Our original DJ had to back out last minute due to a medical emergency, but he connected us to Cory at Murray Hi...
ll Talent who quickly set us up with Felix who did an amazing job at our wedding. Felix kept things running smoothly and made appropriate announcements and intros, but he was never cheesy or annoying like some other wedding DJs! His music selections were perfect and totally got the vibe we were going for. He also accommodated all of our weird and very specific requests. Felix was just great, and we loved working with him! He made an already special day even more special. :-)
Erica H
5.0
8/22/2021
Coordinated everything so smoothly. Our wedding went off without a single issue. The team was always extremely professional and timely in their responses, particularly during COVID...
with changing circumstances. Very impressed
Andy T
5.0
8/19/2021
Planning the DJ was by far the EASIEST part of our wedding thanks to Murray Hill Talent. Paul provided several highly qualified DJs for us to interview. We chose Felix to be our DJ...
(and ceremony/cocktail hour violinist!) and could not have been any happier. What a talented and organized person! Our guests could not stop commenting on how much they enjoyed the DJ/Violinist. Both Paul and Felix were incredibly responsive and flexible. Felix setup several phone calls to review our music selection and sent us samples to listen to and to practice timing. If we could give 6 stars we would.
Melissa M
5.0
8/07/2021
Murray Hill was so great to work with! Through them we hired Chris to sing and play guitar for our ceremony and cocktail hour and then Dakeya to DJ for the reception. Unfortunately...
we only really got to hear Chris during the ceremony because we took photos during cocktail hour, but I loved what I did hear and he was so talented that I wish we could’ve listened to him for hours.
We spend more time with Dakeya and we also highly recommend him! He was SO friendly and did a great job playing a variety of music and also getting people out on the dance floor. He also was attentive to playing requests, and simultaneously kindly turning down the requests that we had on our “do not play” list, haha. Great day overall!!
Brittany L
5.0
7/20/2021
Zeke was our wedding DJ and he was wonderful! He kept everyone on the dance floor all night! He made sure to reach out to us a few days before the wedding to ensure he had all the ...
pronunciations correct and make sure he was able to uphold all of our requests. Zeke delivered far beyond our expectations. The DJ is such a big part of the wedding reception and we could not have been happier to have chosen Zeke to play such a big role in our day. We would definitely recommend him for any of your events!
Ashleigh A
5.0
7/16/2021
We couldn't have been happier with Murray Hill! We worked with Tom Pendergast to secure the band Search Party for our wedding and he was extremely kind and easy to work with. We al...
so had Tom play acoustic guitar during our ceremony and cocktail hour and he was absolutely amazing! He played all of our requested ceremony songs and completely knocked them out of the park.
We also can't recommend Search Party enough. They kept everyone on the dance floor all night and every person in the band is incredibly talented. Everyone couldn't stop raving about how talented and fun they were.
Kate B
5.0
7/06/2021
Murray Hill was great to work with! We had DJ Brian Delac and he did an amazing job. We had people out on the dance floor all night long. We had a wide range of age in our guest li...
st and he made sure there was something for everyone. I especially appreciated that he just focused on playing the music and never really interrupted the flow of the night with speaking over songs. He perfectly understood the vibe we were going for with the dinner music playlist and then dancing.
Response from Murray Hill Talent on 07/06/2021
Thank you so much for the nice words and for using Murray Hill!!! Congratulations again!!
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