8-Ball Entertainment

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The Services we offer stand out because we refuse to be the DJ's you expect. For example, everybody can remember the high school dance DJ or your friend's wedding you went to. Do you remember the music, or how good it was played? Did they read the crowd? Did people have to keep asking for songs because the flow was off? Anything exciting about it, did they play that special song you know? The reason that you don't is because it wasn't special at all. A DJ is supposed to enlighten the crowd, energize it and keep it going, not rely on song choice. Anybody can hook up their phone to a pair of speakers and hit "shuffle", but it takes a real DJ with a real personality to keep the excitement up throughout the night. So back to those other parties. Really the all the Dj was good for was to press "Play". Not me, not US!!! We get the party started...because there is no comfort-zone. We have grown to accomodate all areas and Genres whether it be the young Remix lovers to the Golden Generation. We play the best Throwback Remixes to the dance format, so everybody enjoys themselves. Our flow and remixes are upbeat and hip to todays dance flow. These DJ's will not bore you, with the dance atmosphere and mainly included dance lighting, we can and will get the party started.

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Hired 38 times

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4 employees

10 years in business

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2018

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, punctuality, and work quality.

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Federica P.

Oct 27, 2018

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We hired 8-Ball Entertainment for our Middle School Halloween dance. The DJ made a point to meet with the students days before the dance to explain what kind of experience they would have and how it was going to be different than what they probably had in the past. He explained that he would play music club-style (clean music for young kids of course), mixing songs, he even had a student dance to some sample songs! He asked them which songs they definitely wanted to hear, and which songs should not be played, and that he would then play a variety of music in between. He asked about the cultural composition of the student body, to play music from their culture. I definitely appreciated that type of sensitivity (he even played Italian music for me, the dance planner). The day of the dance he was there hours ahead of time to set up, sound check, he is definitely a professional. During the dance, as usual in middle school, some kids danced until the last song, some just ran around the whole time. We had an after dance survey for the kids, some said the dance floor was the best thing, some said it was too loud and that they wanted older songs; that's so funny, because others complained about the older songs played before! The DJ couldn't play some of the songs requested by the kids because of the school's Wi-Fi restrictions, so that might have influenced some kids' responses. I'm sure some aspects could be discussed and tailored to the younger crowd needs, but overall I appreciate his professionalism and involvement with the students.

Details: Prom / school dance • 151 - 200 guests • 13 - 17 years old • 12 years old or younger • Pop • Top 40 • Indoors • School • DJ must provide sound equipment • MC Services • Lighting • Party host • $$ (standard)

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Ami F.

Oct 1, 2022

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Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Rock • Country • Top 40 • 80s • Pop • Banquet hall or ballroom

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Andrew M.

May 7, 2017

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DJ Contradiction did a great job catering to the needs of the event. Took care of all the sound, music (which was great) and lighting and left me nothing to worry about!

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Monique W.

Aug 27, 2018

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8 ball entertainment is an excellent company. the DJ was on time. he had the crowd involved and most importantly they supported our back to school event and I appreciate them. I will use them for many years to come

Details: Prom / school dance • 201 - 250 guests • 13 - 17 years old • 12 years old or younger • Top 40 • Indoors • Outdoor venue • DJ must provide sound equipment • Professional event planner • $ (basic)

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Stacey M.

Nov 7, 2017

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DJ Contradiction with 8 ball entertainment was great ! He kept the party going and even made a special remix for my mother in law !!! Thanks again !

Details: Summer party • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Pop • Rock • Hip-hop / Rap • Country • Top 40 • Indoors • Barn • DJ must provide sound equipment • MC Services • Party host • $$ (standard)

8-Ball Entertainment's reply

Thank you very much, see you next year

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Christopher Hodges

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is handles upfront. I do not charge an "hourly" wage as I feel it's not appropriate to this industry. We are charging you to have our professional equipment, and by extension ourselves, added to your event. If the party suffers without it, then it was worth the bill. Imagine a wedding without a DJ, it changes the experience completely.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
happy to answer any questions, even meet in person, let's get this done.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
real life experience, I have always been musically inclined from playing guitar to intermediate level singing (curious? just ask)

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