Dan Lamaestra - DJ / MC / Musician
As a professional working full time musician for over 15 years in the DC metropolitan area, Dan Lamaestra has seen and experienced many unique and diverse events. Whether as a solo pianist at the Vice President's home, a backup keyboard player for national recording artists, or as an MC and DJ for local wedding clients, Dan loves what he does! It was only after having played hundreds of weddings as a musician that Dan realized he, along with like-minded fellow musicians, could expand into the DJ business.
Sometimes, clients simply don't have the required budget for a live band. A reputable and experienced DJ is often the answer, but where most DJ companies simply give you a dj and a light show, our company provides the added twist of also providing live music for any portion of the event, from the DJ"S THEMSELVES, saving YOU money while still providing seasoned musical professionals to handle what is arguably the most overlooked, yet the most crucial part of many events, especially wedding and corporate receptions.
Providing just the right music at any given time at an event is a skill that takes years to learn, and Mr Lamaestra and his DJ team have developed that skill.
Equipment List
DJ Gear -
When we go out to an event, we always carry a backup of every component in the system, to insure that if a piece of gear does have an issue, you will not all of a sudden be without the music you are paying for.
Numark IDJ2 - Mixer, MP3 media player
Numark Dual CD Player
Apple Macbook with Itunes and a Wireless Internet Connection
Peavey 16FX Mixer
Crown XLS 602, and XLS 802 amplifiers
Yamaha BR12 Speakers on stands, and or
ElectroVoice Eliminator 15" Main Speakers on Stands
One or Two QSC or EV 750 Watt Powered Subwoofer(s)
Handheld Shure Wireless Microphone
50,000 song library in three formats : MP3's on a hard drive, MP3 on a Laptop, and CD's!
Feature clean and explicit versions of many popular songs, at client's discretion.
LIGHTS -
Our Light show is a spectacular array of FX lighting, some select "UP Lights", and a Hazer/Fogger Machine to bring out the dazzling beams of light.
It is offered for an extra $150, includes set up and tear down.
Chauvet Scorpion Laser
Novascan Flat-Mirror Scanner
DJ Squeeze
Remote-Controlled Strobe
Rainbow Derby
Chauvet DMX Controller
Chauvet Haze/Fog Machine
We also feature LED light cans for subtle yet highly effective ambient lighting in a few select spots around DJ/Dance area.
In addition, we can augment the lighting with some musically "intelligent" lights on a second tree, for even more lighting fun!
Please see our rates page for more detailed cost information.