Meet the DJ's

At Double Platinum Celebrations we present some of the
finest Mobile Disc Jockeys in the state of Maine.

All Disc Jockeys follow specific guidelines established
by Double Platinum Celebrations.  They each bring their
own unique style and specialty to each and every function.

All events are custom tailored to your needs and desires.
 

DJ Jarrod Bennett
 
DJ Dan Burke
 
Jarrod hails from Okinawa, Japan, and is a staple on the Portland, Maine music scene. Jarrod has always been a natural performer. Jarrod began his musical journey at a very young age with both trumpet and piano lessons.

In the mid 90s Jarrod played a four date tour in Las Vegas, Nevada as the front man for the Holy Family Ska Band. On this tour, Jarrod found his niche as a vocalist.

Jarrod recorded two albums in Okinawa with the Jazz Limited Vocal Group and relocated to Portland, Maine in 2001 to pursue a degree in music at the University of Southern Maine.

Jarrod has been the Lead Singer in the Alexander Project, Apocalypse Brass Band, and the Tom Snowe Octet (a local favorite wedding band). He has been featured in the PBS Special, Black Nativity, as well as the musical, Working and the Opera, Figaro.

In 2005 Jarrod began pursuing his other passion as a mobile Disc Jockey and Master of Ceremonies. In a period of two years, Jarrod has become one of the most requested Disc Jockeys and Master of Ceremonies in Maine.

 DJ Dan Burke is a radio personality and a mobile Disc Jockey who loves all sorts of music. He first began DJing in college, playing at very successful functions that attracted as many as 1,200 students. He quickly became known for his mixing skills and his unique choices of songs. Dan generally plays a mix from various genres that appeal to a wide age range.

Dan's radio career has included WCYY and WMHB, where he served as General Manager, Music Director and host. Dan currently works for the Portland Radio Group and WJZP.

Dan is very popular with School Dances, Anniversary Parties, and Weddings. His style is as low key as you'd like and as high energy as you'll need.
   

DJ Daniel Eldert
 
DJ Chris Skidgel
 
Daniel Eldert has been entertaining at many different venues throughout Maine and New England for nearly 20 years. Daniel is heavily influenced by soul, funk, and classic rock. He became immersed in the first wave of Hip Hop culture through performing at many events and festivals with the group, The Chilly Boys in the mid 1980s. It was during this time that he began to hone his DJing skills at local High School Dances. While attending college at the University of Rhode Island, Daniel got his first taste of radio broadcasting as a funk hip hop DJ on the AM & FM University stations.  Upon returning to Maine, Daniel fronted the local Rap Hip Hop Act, Too Much Truth and opened for Queen Latifah at Bowdoin College in the 90s. Daniel's radio career also includes WMPG, and the University of Southern Maine radio station in Portland where he served as the Reggae Program Director for four years.

Since the millennium Daniel has performed in numerous clubs and venues in Portland with a concentration on Weddings. Daniel prides himself on the perfect audio collage for couples and looks forward to each and every function with an eye for detail and fun, providing an unforgettable experience for every client.		 Chris' music career began in his senior year in High School when he joined an established band and began playing in clubs. He played guitar professionally until the mid 1990s. While Chris was a Store Manager of Daddy's Junky Music he soon began his DJing career and began to host Karaoke nights at different clubs but soon began accepting offers to do weddings and other formal functions. Chris has been working as a part time DJ ever since.

Chris has hosted many formal functions. He is often sought out for Weddings, Christmas Parties, Graduations, and birthdays. He continues to host Karaoke and Dance parties throughout Maine. Chris is very versatile, specializing in oldies, Big Band Swing all the way up to today's current hits.


 

DJ Patrick Daniels (207) 939-3761 pat@maineplatinumdj.com
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