There’s just something about that LIVE BAND at your wedding that is special. We get that 100%. Can’t decide whether you want to book a band or DJ for your big event? We’ve got some good news…
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In the late 2000s, a certain prominent wedding website posted a blog about what to tip your wedding DJ. At the time, they suggested 10%-15%, or $100. Unfortunately, this particular article did the rounds and other websites copied it. Thanks to Google doing its thing, this idea of a flat $100 tip to the DJ is still often thought of as the common number. THAT IS NOT THE CASE IN 2023! Your tip should be 10%-20% of the total cost of the DJ+Package.
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Urban Daisy is a brand new wedding and event space on the north side of the Como neighborhood in Minneapolis. It’s modern, industrial chic design is tied together with beautiful plants, warm lighting, and custom furniture. Opening up an event space in the midst of COVID was no small task.
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Your DJ’s Equipment: Does It Matter? From an outside view, you may think your DJ is just pushing play on a song. Maybe you’ve been to a “classic” midwest wedding where the DJ is dressed like a magician and the speakers are covered in felt and duct tape. When it comes to your wedding or event, does any of this even matter? Short answer: Yes! Your DJ’s equipment is a reflection of the professional experience you will get.
Whether you booked Jazzy Jeff, Calvin Harris, or your partially deaf uncle DJing your wedding, there are some things YOU can do to help make aid in keeping the dance floor poppin all night long on your big day. We asked our DJ team with thousands of gigs of experience their input:
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So, you’ve got your wedding DJ booked. Now, how do you make sure that your DJ has all the music you want to hear throughout the night? Here’s what we have found is the best and easiest way to effectively communicate your vision for the music…
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This summer the Twins invited GenNOW DJs to set the vibe right at Target Field for home games. Between our crew in the music director position and DJ booth, every song you hear at the stadium is from our team. Check out what a perfect summer night looks like…
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DJ Matty Matt took on the 2021 U.S. Gymnastic Championship in Fort Worth, Texas from June 3-6 at Dickies Arena where he was the DJ and Music Director of the entire event.
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DJ Kasper and the GenNOW Team had an absolute BLAST on June 13th 2021 raising money for a good cause. In fact, the first year event raised over $57,000 to support Brax and the TB1Fund’s mission of brightening days for kids and families at University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital…
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This past Monday, June 7th, was the Chad Greenway’s Lead the Way Foundation’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament that took place at the Wayzata Country Club where Kasper’s DJ’ing welcomed golfers to the course. Overall, the event raised over $325,000 to…
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The Wishes & More Gala was a night to remember from children receiving their wishes, to the auction bidding, and to the afterparty where Munya went above and beyond on MC duties with his thriving energy while DJ Mad Mardigan showed his perfected DJ skills that had the crowd hyped all night long…
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Shawn Trottier, a.k.a DJ Shawn Who, is the certified triple threat DJ/MC/Producer. His knowledge of music inside and out and infectious personality combine in a way that will leave the entire party feeling good…
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Saturday April 24th marks the Home Opener for our Minnesota! We are excited to be in the arena providing music for our Loons and fans. Last season was exciting, but we missed the Wonder Wall. Here's to another great season, MNUFC x GenNOW!
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This last weekend marked our 1st Annual GenNOW Wedding DJ Forum! We’ve talked about doing it for ages, but this year we made it happen. In anticipation of a very busy wedding DJ season incoming this summer, our best and brightest gather to talk all things wedding related…
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We are excited to welcome DJ ONES to the team. When it comes to the Minneapolis nightclub scene, DJ Ones is most assuredly a name you’re familiar with. And if you’re not, it might be time to crawl out from under that rock. Whether it be on the rooftops at Seven and Union, in the booth at Exchange and Goldroom, or on stage at Pourhouse, DJ Ones keeps the crowds moving with his wealth of knowledge for cutting edge hip-hop and perfectly timed throw backs.
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It’s been a whacky year. Lots of pivots and changes, that required us to be on our toes. As a boutique company of full time music professionals, we are able to make changes on the fly for all of our customers. One such change became an interesting opportunity for some of our team members, and quite certainly one of the strangest gigs we’ve landed: Crowd Sweetener.
Read MoreJoel aka DJ Low is all about the curation of a perfect party. This bi-lingual event host and musical selector started his career in Minneapolis before making a move to the Los Angeles area where he honed his skills working with well established pros. He’s shared the stage as a supporting act for 50 Cent, Lizzo…
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Team Member Spotlight - Katie Andres (MC and Host) Katie catapulted into the entertainment industry back in 2013 when she joined the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx as an In-Arena Host. Since then, she’s been highly sought after for her undeniable charisma on the mic.
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Tucked away in the east side of Eden Prairie is one of our favorite wedding venues in the Twin Cities area, Olympic Hills Golf Club. Their experienced team is simply one of the best at helping guests bring their vision of the perfect wedding day to life.
Read MoreThe show must go on! Every year we take some time to highlight the accomplishments of team members and the company. Though we partied over video call this year, it was still great to check in with everyone. And the winners are…
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