Name: Andrea Harris

Nickname: DJ Andi

Date of Birth: August 14th

Place of Birth: Chicago

Years DJing: 22 years

Other experience: Wedding and event planner, Pro Audio & Visual Sales, Dance & Fashion Choreographer & Lighting Designer, Yoga Teacher, Pilates Instructor

Favorite DJ Moment: After 22 years of djing, I have so many. How much time do you have? Here are a couple:

I was the dj for Salinas Relay for Life for many years. I did most of the emceeing, picked out all the music for the luminary ceremony and the music to motivate the participates to keep moving for the cause. It was very emotional, and rewarding to be part of something so powerful and inspiring for the community.

I remember one ceremony/reception in which the officiant didn’t show up (he forgot) for over 2 hours. I played music for the guests and hung out with my bride and bridesmaids in the brides room (being a girl gives me an advantage) keeping her calm. It ended up being a beautiful ceremony and a really fun reception. I am now a minister, just in case it ever happens again!!!

Favorite Song: Wow, this is a hard one. I have so many!! Music has always been part of my life. I can tell you for my personal enjoyment I listen to all genres of music, from Country, Hip Hop, Alternative, Reggae, Celtic, Christian, Motown, Rock and everything in between. For my events, I work with my clients to put together a great mix of music that will keep their guests dancing. O.K. I’ll try to pick a couple of my favs….”Let me know” Collie Buddz, ” Just like heaven” The cure, of course, however I really like the remake by Katie Melua, “I’m in Miami Trick” LMFAO, “Never Let Go” by David Crowder, ” Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts, “Sandstorm” by Darude, “All my Loving” The Beatles ………..

Favorite Type Event to DJ: I’d have to say that weddings are . I love helping my brides and grooms choreograph every detail of their ceremony and/or reception and then watching it unfold just as they dreamed it to be. I am a dj/ wedding coordinator, so I am very detail orientated. My goal is to make the day perfect, no matter what!!!!

I also enjoy school dances. For many years I was the dj for all the sober graduation all night parties in the area, and was blessed with the nick name “Sober Queen”. Birthday parties and corporate events are a lot of fun too. I have been a disc jockey for every event you could imagine and each one is memorable.

Activities/things you enjoy outside of Djing: Attending yoga classes, running, hiking, reading, movies, listening to music, watching my daughter play volleyball (yep..I’m a volleyball Mom!), I love to travel to warm places and enjoy sharing my travels with those in need of honeymoon ideas!

Talents:I have been in the fitness and wellness business for over 25 years. I am an ERYT ( Registered yoga teacher), so when I’m not teaching or dj-ing I am continuing my education. I am also a certified Pilates instructor and a Spin Teacher ( those classes you attend where you ride a bike to no where, but have alot of fun doing it!)

Testimonials:

Andrea…

Thank you Thank you Thank you! As always you do such a wonderful job and our wedding reception was terrific!

Love, Carolyn Truesdell

8-29-09

Andrea, Thank you so much for making our day so special. It really was amazing. You are a pro!! We will recommend you highly!

Love Jen & Adam Balesteri

6/28/08

Dear Andrea, Thank you for making our wedding such a wonderful day. You made things so easy for us from the beginning. The music was wonderful and you kept everything moving along. Thanks for being flexible with the the requests. Everyone there really enjoyed you and the music. Thanks again for a wonderful job.

Love, Janet & Susan

10/21/97

Andrea, I would like to thank you a million times over for the absolutely wonderful job you did on my wedding day. You really helped out in everything, form bustling my dress , to finding a cake knife to cut the cake. The music was so perfect and my family is still talking about the awesome dj at my wedding! Thanks so much for being so genuinely special.

Lori & Gustavo Galeano

Andrea, You did such an amazing job at our wedding. The music was just as we wanted and everyone had such a blast! Thank you so much for helping to keep our wedding day on track. You were great. Our day couldn’t have been any better.

Matt and Megan Cesario

Sept. 6,1997

Andrea, Thank you for helping make our wedding day very special. You did a wonderful job and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks for all of the 80’s songs & groups- The cure, Depeche Mode, etc. We had the time of our lives!!

Sincerely, Kristen & Pat Moore

Andrea, There are no words great enough to thank you for being such an important part of Jessica & Bobby’s wedding. Thank you for showing your patience & kindness to all!

With great & sincere appreciation- Sharon Gates & Family

Nov. 1993

Andrea , Just a note to thank you again for holding our wedding together. We appreciate your great personality and professionalism.

Tom & Kara Westcott