client testimonials

Etta Fulgum Ball - Shannon Is top-notch in his field. He and his associates do an awesome job. I would recommend Shannon to anyone out there.He really goes over and beyond. Thanks to you Shannon for making my granddaughter's wedding a dream come true! AWESOME! 01.24.24

Alliyah Sands - DJ Shannon is THE MAN. He knows how follow the vibe of the party but also when to kick it up a notch. By the end of the party we were struggling to get people out because they wanted to keep partying with DJ Shannon. He made the day seamless and easy. Took care of announcements and even worked with the venue staff to figure out the itinerary for the day. His customer service is exceptional and there wasn’t a moment where I was worried, or stressed due to his consistent communication. I will be recommending DJ Shannon to any and everyone I know. Thanks again for such a great experience. 01.24.24

Melanie Baker Tilley - Shannon does an awesome job accommodating the crowds. We had an alcohol-free event and I was pleasantly surprised by the participation on the dance floor without the liquid encouragement. Shannon also did a great job moving the night along as emcee introducing the wedding party, the events up next, etc. Thanks to Shannon for a wonderful wedding celebration to remember. I would happily recommend his services to anyone planning an event. He runs his business top-notch with professionalism. 12.06.23

Whitney Sym - DJ Shannon Pate is amazing! He recently was the DJ for my wedding and he made the day perfect! One of my main priorities for the day was for the music to be great and for there to be a ton of dancing! He went above and beyond my expectations. Not only was the music exactly what we wanted but he also made the night go by flawlessly. He is even flexible with last minute music changes from my husband! DJ Shannon Pate and his team are very professional and so kind. I am so thankful that we were able to have him DJ at our Wedding! You will not regret booking him! 12.05.23

Charles Clayton - Had the great pleasure of meeting this wonderful human years ago and knew he would be the one to perform my wedding. He is as professional as they come and is flawless in his craft. The biggest compliments I got at my event were how great the DJ was. 20/10 would recommend! 11.19.23

Kimberly Nye - I can’t say enough great things about DJ Shannon and his work! He managed to get almost every single guest out on the floor, effortlessly granted every request I had for entrances and first dances, and even nailed it with selecting our reception entrance songs when I couldn’t choose! Shannon kept us laughing and entertained the entire reception. He even helped all of us out during rehearsal and the day of the wedding to ensure everyone knew what time to do everything so it all went smoothly. He not only was our DJ but even acted as our coordinator during both ceremony and reception and it was an incredible experience. I would highly recommend DJ Shannon Pate for any and all events!! 11.07.23

Brycen Gladbach - "DJ Shannon was a wonderful addition to our May 2023 wedding. DJ Shannon was very quick to respond to any questions leading up to the big day and was a delight to work with. He consistently kept the dancefloor full and moving, and for only having 70 people, that is an accomplishment. He played all of the songs that we requested during the reception and the music timing was perfect during our ceremony. His set up was the perfect size, which means more room for dancing, and came with uplighting to set the mood. There were also plenty of speakers so that you could hear the music from anywhere in the venue. Our guests still talk about how much fun they had at our wedding and a big part of that was DJ Shannon. My wife and I would 10/10 recommend DJ Shannon for any event." 08.20.23

Lena Burton - DJ Shannon should be the only DJ you think about calling for your wedding day! We heard about DJ Shannon from one of our good friends early in our wedding planning process. We reached out and he was extremely kind and explained everything he could provide on our wedding day. We feel lucky to have had him as our DJ and appreciate the recommendation & now would like to recommend him to anyone else looking for a DJ. He was extremely organized leading up to the wedding and responded almost instantly to any communication. The day of the wedding, we had multiple people come up to us and tell us what an amazing DJ we had. He played every song we requested and is a wonderful MC. He kept the flow of the entire evening natural and exciting! Even when our bridal party was about to be introduced, he did a double check to make sure he had everyone's name correct. I can't say enough good things about him. Ask him about up lighting and the photo booth! These two things really enhanced the ambiance and fun at our wedding. There were a few guests we never got to speak with but the photo booth caught them . Anyways, once you meet him, you will also want him to be the DJ for your wedding! (Happily married on 12/3/22) 12.12.22

Megan Weiss - DJ Shannon was amazing at our wedding! Not only is he detailed, attentive, and fun, but he is a wonderful human! If you need music/entertainment for any event, Shannon is your guy! From the moment planning started, he was readily available and helped us to make decisions along the way. His song lists were such a huge help! He made sure that everyone had the best time! His number 1 priority is the couple and boy does he deliver. He also has the most amazing photo booth! We added this onto our package and I would highly recommend it. We had it mobile/roaming around during the cocktail hour and then for the reception, Shannon had a stationary setup. Our guests absolutely loved it! All in all, I cannot recommend DJ Shannon enough! 09.19.22

Casey Schaffer - DJ Shannon did an excellent job at our wedding. Everything went very smooth, from planning to execution on the wedding day. He was very organized, did a great job with all the ceremony, speeches, etc. and most important he kept the crowd dancing all night! We highly recommend! 06.08.22

Summer Vences - DJ Shannon was absolutely amazing! When we met with him for our consultation, he was very attentive, professional and transparent. We shared our requests, he gave his professional advice, and we came up with a plan for our special day. On our wedding day, everything was perfect! The music was on point and everyone had the best time dancing!! We highly recommend DJ Shannon!! You won’t be disappointed!! 06.05.22

Haily Holland - DJ Shannon was absolutely amazing! He kept the music playing the whole time at my wedding and he had a great personality and kept the crowd engaged the entire time. He was very organized and the day ran so smooth because of him. He was so much fun and I can't wait for a new event where I can have him again! – 05.16.22

Cody & Hikki Heakins - DJ Shannon was epic! He was very professional, answered questions in a timely manner and gave us exactly what we asked for on our special day! He kept our dance floor full the entire night and couldn’t have asked for anything better from the music selection! 10/10 would recommend again and again! Thank you for helping make our wedding perfect! 05.09.22

Paige Ingalls Brown - We love DJ Shannon! He was very organized when speaking with him prior to our big day, and kept the jams going all throughout the night. He is very personable and easy to work with. He’s reliable and will have everything set up and ready to go early so that it’s one less thing for you to worry about on your big day! 01.22.22

Alex Scarrell - DJ Shannon goes above and beyond when it comes to DJing. He keeps your wedding following in a way it should from start to finish. Without a wedding planner, he takes the reins and helps makes your special day everything you dreamed of. He asked my parents what wedding song they danced to and let them relive their moment 35 years later which I thought was incredible. Not only is his music and sound system the best in the business, he also has an amazing light display that really helped bring my reception together and look great! Thank you for everything DJ Shannon!  12.17.21

Jami Morton - Shannon was more than a blessing for our Wedding. From our playlist, being on cue with switching songs, walking down the aisle to leaving, to even our cock tail hour, he was on it! Everything just flowed so smoothly! After our wedding we had so many guests compliment the music selection and professionalism from Shannon.  Mind you, I also didn’t have a wedding planner and Shannon helped direct our wedding to make sure timing was on pace and everyone was moving along accordingly. He went above and beyond and we couldn’t be more grateful for such a wonderful day! 10/10 recommend!  11.18.21

Alexis Dupree - If you are in need of a DJ look no further! Shannon was amazing to work with. So many of my friends and family came to me after the wedding and mentioned how he was the best DJ at any wedding they had ever been to. I highly recommend hiring elevation entertainment! 11.05.21

LJ Frederick - Shannon was the DJ for my son and new daughter in love’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. On a day full of nerves and jitters, he was able to set the mood and atmosphere. He knew the right genre of music to play that brought all of our loved ones together and put a little pep in our step. He didn’t just deejay, he was personable and recognized every precious moment from the toasts of friends and family to the Mother/Son dance where my son and I alternated serenading each other and crying tears of joy. He was an amazing emcee and an incredible presence. Proud to call him my DJ. Happy to call him friend. Would definitely recommend him for any special occasion and my family will be calling on him again!  11.05.21

Kristi Lynne Crossan - I’ve known Shannon for several years, so when it came time to choose a DJ for my wedding, there was no hesitation or question who we wanted to hire. From start to finish, Shannon’s attention to detail, enthusiasm and expertise not only helped me to know our wedding day would be perfect; it told me we would have the wedding event of the year! Music is so important and all of our family and friends had a blast! The dance floor was packed and not only was the music on point, but the lights and timing of everything was perfect. Shannon is professional, kind, fun and so amazing to work with! I highly recommend Shannon for any event! 09.21.21

Rachel Ann - DJ Shannon was truly the best! He arrived super early to the venue to make sure he was all ready for the ceremony. His detailed playbook he has you fill out beforehand is so intricate and allows him to basically create a specialized playlist based off of each couples answers. He was extremely friendly and personable, and I would recommend him to anyone! He made the day go smoothly, I honestly need another excuse to book with him again! He also has cordless microphones that go onto the groom and officiants suits, which I NEVER thought of, and made for much nicer photos! 10/10 recommend Shannon, thank you!!! 09.07.21

Kayla Ward Steely - DJ Shannon is the absolute best! He was so organized, and helpful throughout my entire wedding planning process. I had to postpone my wedding date twice due to COVID and each time I was frantically trying to set a new date, Shannon was more than willing to accommodate and work with me. His emcee skills are unmatched and his music selection is always on point! I could not recommend him enough for ANY type of event you may be planning! 03.24.21

Ashley Pritchard – We had looked for DJ’s for a while and nothing caught our attention until we had friends recommend Shannon. After meeting him at Panera we knew we were going to book him for our wedding. We called him back the second we got into the car! Shannon is very personable, easy going, very detailed and communicates everything he does! Shannon sends you home with a folder full of song ideas for the ceremony, reception, cake cutting, special dances and more! He has many other addons like lighting and custom monogram of your name on the dance floor! He was so great to work with and we enjoyed all our meetings with him. We highly recommend Shannon to be your Wedding DJ. You will not be disappointed! 10.16.20

Karen Little - Shannon, with DJ Shannon NC Events & Entertainment, came as a recommendation to us from our wedding planner after we had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID and our original DJ was unavailable, but he was no second choice. He took the time to contact our original DJ as well to make sure nothing was missed. Leading up to the event, he was in frequent communication to make sure everything was right and took great care in making sure he understood everything we wanted. The day of, he was an animated emcee and we have received numerous compliments from guests on his skills. He was able to adjust given the new restrictions from COVID and helped to keep everyone entertained throughout the night. I would recommend Shannon very highly to anyone looking for an event DJ. 10.10.20

Will Lassiter - Shannon was the DJ for my wife and I’s recent wedding and he was fantastic! He was very organized and provided a book for common song selections and a list of everything we needed to select from our first dance, to cake cutting, etc. 10/10  I would recommend Shannon for anyone needing a DJ! 08.14.20

Jordan Castro - Shannon is absolutely the BEST - Shannon was the DJ at our wedding and he did such a good job of keeping the vibe positive and keeping everyone safe during this current situation with COVID. He was able to keep us on schedule and we ran into no hiccups with any audio. Shannon is a true professional and brings that 'extra' that is often missed with other DJs. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Thanks so much Shannon!! 07.21.20

Calypso Bedouret - We want to give a big thanks to DJ Shannon for the music at our Holiday party. He had everything set up beautifully by the time we arrived. He greeted us with a huge smile, much kindness and was professional throughout the evening. He inquired about what we wanted to hear and welcomed our special requests. He also had fabulous lights which set the mood around the room. It looked so beautiful! Almost everyone who attended either commented on the lights or music or both. He made it a very memorable evening.  We will use him again if he is available! 02.27.20

Tracy Renee Jacobsen - Shannon did a wonderful job and was great to work with. He has a great attitude and an awesome sense of humor. He surely knew what he was doing and I highly recommend him. He was patient with me and my thousand-song excel spreadsheet! 02.25.20

Laura Macensi Kirby - Shannon was amazing! He was so easy to work with! He gives you a book to help guide you with song choices. We used him for our wedding and we do not regret it one bit! For our first dance, we wanted to do a custom song that combined half a song with half of another song. I told him what I wanted and he made it happen. The crowd loved him! He even had these cool lightup sticks for the dance floor! I would 100% recommend him! 12.05.19

Caitlin DeSantis Kirk - Shannon has been a very good friend of mine for 10 years now. I’ve also worked very close with him in the past 10 years. We were lucky enough to hire Shannon for our wedding and he was a hit!! We love Shannon hence why we hired him but my guest were blown away on how professional he was and how he played the most perfect blend of music. If you need a DJ he’s the one to hire. You’ll be missing out if you don’t! Thank you Shannon for helping us throw the most perfect wedding ever!!! 11.27.19

Allen Nicholas - Shannon was absolutely amazing!! We are so happy he was the DJ for our wedding and we couldn’t imagine having anyone else! He was able to get groups from all age groups out on the floor dancing and kept everyone moving the whole time. He also helped us with recommendations on our wedding that were greatly appreciated. He is dedicated to his work and his clients which shows when he performs. He is the best and we would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a high quality and passionate DJ!!! 10.15.19

Andrew Waugaman - I've known Shannon Pate for a few years now attending weekly trivia. When my (now) wife and I got engaged last year and decided to use a DJ at our reception, we both knew we had to go with Shannon. We were both very happy with him and heard from many of our guests that he did amazing. I would recommend using him for any event that would require a DJ. Great job Shannon! 07.26.19

Crystal Kirby - Shannon was AWESOME!!!! He came highly recommended from our venue and we can definitely see why. He was organized, prompt and a delight to work with. He helped rally together our huge wedding party and really helped layout and direct the whole reception event. We cannot say enough good things about him!!!!! 06.09.19

Kara Deadmon - DJ Shannon was awesome! We were lucky to find him through a friend. He was prompt and easy to work with through the planning process, and he was awesome during our wedding! He really helped to make the day polished, special and stress-free - from recommending a Mother's Day dance for the moms at our event, to being really easily adaptable when bad weather struck and we had to move our ceremony. I would recommend him to anyone planning an event or a wedding! 05.31.19

Jennifer Hunsucker - One of my friends referred me to Shannon and Elevation Entertainment as he was the DJ for her wedding; she had glowing things to say about him and now I do too. Not only is he an amazing DJ, he's an amazing person. He's professional, funny and knows how to keep the party going. He genuinely cares and is invested in making sure your day goes as smoothly and as perfectly as possible. I will always refer him to friends, family & strangers & he will always be who I go to whenever I need a DJ. 5 stars, for sure! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you, Shannon, for making our wedding day even more perfect than we imagined! 05.19.19

Dawn LaPlante Ray - Shannon was an incredible DJ for our daughter's wedding. His attention to detail and warm personality was perfect for such a crazy, fun, beautiful day! Thanks so much Shannon! You're the best!! 11.20.18

Kerry Ann Mootoo-Johnson - Shannon was a great find. He was recommended by a friend who he worked with. Little did we realize, we already knew him. We came to know Shannon’s funny demeanor as the Cleveland draft house trivia Dj and we knew his personality would be great for our wedding day. Shannon was very trustworthy and flexible as we had some bumps in the road with having to change venues and times. He kept the party going and was a great EmCee for our reception. We couldn’t have asked for a better Dj. Thank you Shannon for an amazing wedding day. 07.23.18

Katie Infante - I’ve known Shannon for about 12 years now. From waiting tables together at Rock-ola, karaoke nights at Cleveland draft house, to DJ bingo at Lynwood, to DJ my company’s Christmas parties, and to DJ my very own wedding! Shannon is the first one that comes to mind when I hear the word, DJ! He does a superb job, and gives so many suggestions to help your party run smoothly and be the best it can be! There is no one else I trust more than him to do the job right! Do yourself a favor and hire him now, before it’s too late! (He books up FAST!) 06.19.18

Diane Dang Wolk (Bustled Events) - I had the privilege of working with Shannon at a recent wedding. As the event planner, Shannon worked with me to ensure the day ran smoothly and on time. He is extremely professional and brought the party when it was time!! Everyone had a blast dancing the night away. For your DJ and lighting needs, you can't go wrong with Shannon. 05.12.18

Tami Olive Thompson (Pond at Lazy ‘O’ Farm) - Shannon Pate was rocking and rolling last night at a wedding at our venue. He interacted with and guided the families through every step with expertise. The atmosphere he set made a beautiful wedding perfect. He even wore a color coordinating tie! Thanks, Shannon, for a grand night! We look forward to having you come again. 04.29.18

Jessica Schultz - Shannon DJed my wedding [last weekend] and did an incredible job. He's been my go-to DJ for years and I am so thrilled he was able to be a part of my special day. He was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process, showed up early, and did a great job of keeping the party going through the night. I highly recommend him for any event! 10.16.17

Lindsey Carusone - Shannon is an incredible DJ! He did our wedding ceremony and reception last weekend! He is extremely professional and I received a ton of compliments! I had two kid singers and he met with them beforehand to allow them to practice. I told him 'we like to dance and to keep the party going!' My dance floor was full the entire night!! Exactly what I wanted!!! He made my night stress free! Will definitely be finding an excuse for a DJ in the future! 09.08.17

Kira Brite - Shannon was great! He was the DJ for our wedding and the dance floor was always filled. Great guy and Great DJ! 09.29.16

Sandra Thompson (Piazza at Portofino) - Shannon is a true professional! Loved working with him at our venue Piazza at Portofino. He captured the entire crowd of his bride and groom, dance floor full and all were happy, meanwhile respecting the noise control of the community! Thanks, welcome back anytime! 05.23.16