Phoenix · Nationwide · Est. 2004

The entertainment behind the events everyone's still talking about

Luxury DJ & live entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings

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Trusted by the best

The brands and artists that demand only the finest

Twenty years. Five hundred events. One unwavering standard of excellence.

Nike
NBA
Miami Heat
Fendi
NBC
Givenchy
Adidas
Grey Goose
Bacardi
Moet Hennessy
Hard Rock
Omega
Macy's
CBS
Ford
Artists opened for & performed alongside
Nick Jonas  ·  Flo Rida  ·  Garth Brooks  ·  Jake Owen  ·  Salt-N-Pepa  ·  Vanilla Ice  ·  Coolio  ·  Kid n Play  ·  Young MC  ·  Tim McGraw  ·  Andy Grammer  ·  Lumidee
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500+ Luxury events performed
What clients say
Dean doesn't just play music — he reads the room in real time and delivers exactly what the moment needs. Our guests were on the floor from cocktail hour to last call.

Sarah & Marcus T.  ·  Wedding  ·  The Phoenician, Scottsdale

20Years in the industry
48States performed in
18moPeak season lead time
What we do

Every event is different.
Every performance is designed around yours.

Choose your event type to explore how we approach it.

Weddings
01

Weddings

Seamless from ceremony to last dance. We handle the musical journey so you don't have to think about it for a single moment.

Explore weddings
Corporate
02

Corporate

Entertainment that reflects your brand. We've produced events for Nike, the NBA, and Fortune 500 companies.

Explore corporate
Social
03

Social events

When the party needs to actually be a party. Birthdays, galas, private events — we read the crowd and keep the floor full.

Explore social
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DJ Dean Michaels · Founder
The person behind every performance

Twenty years.
One unwavering
standard.

Dean Michaels started performing in the Phoenix club circuit before moving into luxury events — bringing with him the instinct to read a crowd and the discipline to execute flawlessly in high-stakes environments. He's shared stages with platinum-selling artists, produced events for global brands, and built DME into Arizona's most trusted name in luxury entertainment.

"I don't take on events I can't make exceptional. Every performance is personal — because you'll remember this night for the rest of your life."

— Dean Michaels
What clients say

Don't take our word for it.
Take theirs.

Wedding
★★★★★

"Dean read the room the entire evening — the energy never dipped. When dinner slowed things down, he brought everyone back to the floor within minutes without missing a beat."

Sarah & Marcus Thompson
Wedding Reception · The Phoenician, Scottsdale
Corporate
★★★★★

"We needed someone who could match the tone of a Nike brand event — professional, high-energy, and on-brand. DME delivered beyond expectation. Every executive in the room was talking about it."

Jennifer Castillo
Corporate Event Director · Nike Southwest
Social
★★★★★

"I've been to a lot of private events where the DJ was an afterthought. This was the opposite. Dean had my guests dancing for four straight hours. I've already booked him for next year."

Marcus Webb
Private Birthday Gala · Paradise Valley
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Start planning your event

Let's start with
a conversation

Tell us about your event. We'll reach out within 24 hours to schedule a 20-minute call.

Peak season dates (May–October) book 12–18 months in advance.

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Submit your details
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We call within 24hrs
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Custom proposal sent

We respond to every inquiry within one business day. No hard sell, ever.

Common questions

A few things people ask
before booking

01

How far in advance should we book?

For peak season events (May through October), we recommend reaching out 12–18 months in advance. Off-peak dates are sometimes available with as little as 3–4 months notice.

02

Do you travel for destination events?

Absolutely. DME has performed across 48 states and takes on select destination events throughout the year. Travel details are factored into your custom proposal.

03

Can we request specific songs or a custom set list?

Yes — and we encourage it. Every event includes a planning session where we build your do-play and do-not-play lists together in detail.

04

What's the difference between DJ and live band?

A DJ offers broader genre range and seamless transitions. Live bands create a unique visual atmosphere. Many events combine both — we'll advise on what fits your vision.

05

What's included in your packages?

Every package is customized. We discuss your venue, guest count, timeline, and vision, then build a proposal covering performance, production, and any additional services.

06

Do you work with wedding planners?

Yes — and we prefer it. DME coordinates directly with your planner to ensure every musical cue and timeline transition is perfectly synchronized.