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Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)

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Hello and thanks for considering Upbeat Music Service! I will give you a Large Courtesy Discount, as well as FREE DANCE LIGHTING! As a professional DJ for over 35 years, I have the experience, equipment and knowledge to make your event amazing! I can handle a separate Ceremony and Reception as well as supply wireless mics. Super reasonable rates for for professional quality systems with a custom music playlist, including all of your favorites! I personally service each event. Free fog machine available! No hidden Fees, and travel time is included!! Having totally satisfied clients is my # 1 goal!!! Please read my reviews and compare them to any of the competition, thank you for your consideration! I hope to be a part of the celebration! Cheers, Rick
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Hired 87 times

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36 years in business

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2020

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2019

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2017

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Genres

Pop

Hip-hop / Rap

R&B / soul

Top 40

Event type

Wedding

Birthday party

Corporate event

Prom or school dance

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Banquet hall or ballroom

Conference or convention center

Concert hall

Outdoor venue

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

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Ashton N.

Aug 4, 2026

Rik was our DJ for our wedding and he did a fantastic job!! He played exactly what we wanted and hyped up the crowd perfectly! He was also just so nice and such a great guy he had awesome energy and made the day run so smoothly. I would highly recommend! Thanks DJ Rik
Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thank you Ashton, it was a wonderful celebration indeed! I really appreciated being a part of your special day!
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Corey R.

Aug 3, 2026

Rick did a wonderful job for my daughters wedding. She was very strict on the playlist and timings that she wanted and he hit the mark on everyone of them. From punctual set up and tear down to excellent crowd control from the introductions of the newlyweds to all the toast speeches. This guy was on it. Highly recommended!
Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thank you so much Corey for letting me be a part of Ashton's special day! I had a blast!
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Paul K.

Nov 18, 2019

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We hired Rick for our outdoor wedding and indoor reception. He arrived with plenty of time to setup. We gave him a timeline with our song lists and he provided us with everything we asked for. He was able to get everyone involved during the reception and played a great mix of music for everyone. I couldn’t be happier with our experience with Rick and would be more than happy to recommend him to anyone looking for a great DJ with a great attitude. Thanks Rick

Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • 12 years old or younger • 13 - 17 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Pop • Rock • R&B / soul • Hip-hop / Rap • Top 40 • Country • Oldies • 80s • Indoors • Banquet hall or ballroom • DJ must provide sound equipment • MC services • Bride or groom • $$ (standard) • $500 - $799

Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thank you Paul! I had a great time mixing it up with both families, as everyone was in a celebratory mood! The catering was delicious and the venue amazing, making it a real pleasure to be a part of your wonderful celebration! I hope you and Alison have an enjoyable honeymoon in Hawaii! Best wishes for a wonderful life together!
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Andrew H.

May 21, 2019

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When I set out to find a DJ for our May 2019 wedding in Dripping Springs, I thought the task would be easy. I set up nearly a dozen calls with local vendors in Central Texas to see if they would be the right fit. Many of these big name vendors were a bit of a let down and left me wanting more.

But, that’s when I came across Upbeat Music run by Rick Giles. During our consultation call, I was left reassured and confident that Rick was the man for the job, and, I couldn’t have been more right.

Not only did he bring a secondary station to manage the music during the ceremony, but he even included free uplighting during our reception.

From the moment he arrived, he was kind, thoughtful and determined to make our event successful. And, he did that and more. Not only was his music selection exactly what we were looking for, but having him emcee our event kept our event on pace and kept our guests engaged and excited throughout the night.

Throughout the night, our guests came up to us several times to comment on his performance and how pleased they were. From our younger guests to our older guests, nearly everyone spent time on the dance floor.

If you are planning a wedding or event in the Central Texas region, I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Rick. You will not be disappointed. My wife and I both can still not stop talking about how pleased we were with his services and his thoughtfulness throughout our wedding. He made it memorable for all those who attended, and for that we are forever grateful!

Details: Wedding • 51 - 100 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 51 or older • 31 - 50 years old • Pop • Rock • Hip-hop / Rap • Country • Oldies • Top 40 • 80s • Indoors • Banquet hall / ballroom • DJ must provide sound equipment • MC Services • Lighting • Bride or groom • $$ (standard)

Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thank you Andrew for your very kind review! I enjoyed being a part of your wonderful celebration! You and Adriana are such positive and loving people! It was a pleasure to be around such nice folks and I really enjoyed meeting Mary as she has the spirit of a young woman! She even pushed her walker aside and danced to 'Love me tender'! I hope to be blessed to find more wonderful people and events like yours to be a part of! May you, Adriana and Tucker have a beautiful life together! Cheers, Rick
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Sammy H.

Oct 22, 2015

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Rick was fantastic! I had him dj for my wedding reception and he arrived early and got set up and ready to go ahead of time. He was on point with everything and it all went smooth. He really made the experience personal and not just another gig. I loved that he got involved in the dancing and taught everyone certain dances. All in all it was an amazing experience. I highly recommend Rick Giles to anyone looking to have a good time. He creates folders of music based off of what you like. He made the wedding reception go smoothly! You could tell he's been doing this for years. My family and friends loved him. It was a fantastic experience and if I have any events to come I'll definitely will be requesting his services again!
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