Rock'n The Central Valley Since 2010
Introduction
Why Choose DJ Phil Baker?
When planning a wedding or other event few people truly understand the impact the DJ will have on it. The DJ you hire will either make or break your event and this is why you should choose a DJ with the right talent. Your DJ should be well organized, energetic and have excellent verbal skills. DJ Phil Baker possesses all of the above plus 11 years of experience! Don't put your event in the hands of just any DJ because the stakes are high. Make a sound choice by choosing DJ Phil Baker.
Customer Reviews
Hank & Ashley Olson
Robbie & Kristen Brooks
Robbie & Kristen Brooks
“What can I say that hasn't already been said? Phil was such a breeze to work with and really knows what he's doing. From the moment I sat down with him I knew he'd be a perfect fit for our wedding. He listened to all of my music suggestions and really seemed to understand our eclectic taste. He wasn't afraid to give his professional opinion and I really appreciated that. He went above and beyond on the wedding day and all my guests loved his mad emcee skills. He really was such a blessing to have and made the evening go by so much easier than it would have, had he not been there. We have found our DJ for all our family events! Thank so much DJ Phil!”
Robbie & Kristen Brooks
Robbie & Kristen Brooks
Robbie & Kristen Brooks
“My husband and I got married in at the Robinson Family Ranch! I used to work at a bridal salon so I'm not the easiest bride to work with as I know what I want and I can be particular and indecisive…practically a “bride-zilla”. Phil was always VERY accommodating and willing to meet with me, in person even. He definitely wanted to do whatever he could to make sure that my wishes and dreams for the day were met. My sister even asked him for music, for her maid-of-honor speech, that day, and he completely came through and it really enhanced her speech. Everyone had a really amazing time at our wedding and music played a big part in that! He did an amazing job and he definitely has the most competitive prices! Thank you DJ Phil!”
Josh & Melissa Natham
Robbie & Kristen Brooks
Josh & Melissa Natham
“DJ Phil is awesome! My husband and I were so lost on how weddings should run and Phil gave us the direction we needed to make our reception a fun party! We only had to meet with him once before the wedding, which was ideal for us since we were from out of town, and he planned a perfect party for us. On the wedding day we were running late, but he kept us on schedule the whole night and even made the necessary adjustments during the reception that made it possible for us to have the party we wanted! Book Phil as your DJ and you definitely won't be disappointed!”
Julie Layman
Jonathan & Georgia Grant
Josh & Melissa Natham
“Having never hired a DJ before, and going into the planning a little naive, we were so thankful that we had chosen DJ Phil! We used him for a teenage event, they had a great time, dancing the night away. Just as importantly, it was nice knowing that DJ Phil would only play clean versions of the songs. When hosting an event you don't have time to research all the lyrics, DJ Phil did that for me! He also kept the crowd going, knowing when a change of pace was needed. DJ Phil's pricing is very competitive and we will hire him again when we need a DJ!”
Jonathan & Georgia Grant
Jonathan & Georgia Grant
Jonathan & Georgia Grant
“Okay, so where do I begin? I got married to my husband in September and we chose DJ Phil as our DJ. We couldn't of made a better decision! He was an absolute joy to be around from the very beginning. I contacted him a few months before my wedding after he was recommended to me, and by the time we met to discuss the details I was just a mess of stress! I had never been to a wedding let alone planned one! Phil made a complete outline for how my wedding was going to go. He even worked with me on the price, and I got an amazing deal. But putting that aside, Phil isn't just a DJ he becomes a great friend and my husband and I are so grateful he was able to make our special day that much more special. Everyone loved the music and the dance floor was never empty. I would hands down recommend DJ Phil to anyone! Thanks DJ Phil!”
Crystal Webb
Jonathan & Georgia Grant
Jonathan & Georgia Grant
“The issue of whom to hire as the DJ for our 25 year high school reunion was much debated amongst our planning committee, and actually became a bit of a sore subject at one point, until I took it upon myself to make the decision for the group and hire DJ Phil. Two different committee members came up to me during the reunion after the event to tell me that I had made the right decision in hiring DJ Phil, so thank you for making me look good! The event was great and thanks again for all your hard work DJ Phil!"
Rate Comparison
According to the national average, DJs charge $150 to $300 per hour for parties and weddings. The average cost for a 4 hour wedding is $600 to $1,200. The average cost for a 6 hour wedding is $900 to $1,800. Rates under $600 generally reflect DJs who are not experienced professionals nor licensed to conduct business. DJs with unusually low rates might also have low confidence in their abilities and use low-end sound equipment. In the wedding industry, cheaper does not mean better. Some DJs offer special wedding packages, but this is very uncommon. It is nearly impossible to find any pricing on DJ websites. They expect you to call for a quote. One of several things that sets DJ Phil Baker apart from other DJs is that we offer party and wedding packages right here on our website. We think that you will find that our rates are competitive when compared to the national average, and reasonable for the Central Valley.
Sound System
When it comes to equipment DJ Phil Baker uses only the best. Our QSC professional grade sound system is super powerful and compact. It features two 12" tops for the highs and two 12" 4th order bandpass subwoofers for the lows. It pushes 6,000 watts and has a physical footprint of only 4'x8'. For dance lights we use two Chauvet DJ Kinta FX's which produce enough color, brightness, strobe and laser patterns to fill large rooms and dance floors. For speeches, toasts and announcements we use the Shure BLX wireless microphone system with 300' range. For mixing we use the Pioneer DDJ-SR2 controller with Serato and Pioneer HDJ-X5 headphones. At the center of it all we use a MacBook Pro 13" with 1TB of SSD storage featuring 70,000+ songs and Wifi for instant downloads.
Wedding Planning
Introduction
Wedding ceremonies and receptions feature various components that require music. To assist you with your planning we've listed the components, their definitions and examples of music people use today. Please note that our customers are not required to use the songs on this page and can choose any music they like.
Ceremony Components
1. Prelude
The prelude is a 30 minute section of time that precedes the ceremony. For example, if the ceremony begins at 4:00PM the prelude will begin at 3:30PM.
Song ideas
Piano Guys : All of Me
Chris Springer : How Great Thou Art
Vitamin String Quartet : All I Want is You
Mozart : Serenade No.13 In G Major
Tony Rice : New Chance Blues
Faith Hill : It's Your Love
Taj Mahal : Queen Bee
2. Bridal Party Entry
The ceremony will begin with the bridal party members entering and taking their places up front.
Song ideas
Train : Marry Me
Vitamin String Quartet : Viva La Vida
Israel K. : Over the Rainbow
3. Bride Entry
This is the moment everybody has been waiting for, especially the groom! The bride enters the ceremony, walks down the center aisle and takes her place next to her fiancé at the altar.
Song ideas
Johann Pachelbel : Canon in D
Rascal Flatts : Bless the Broken Road
Wedding Classics : Bridal Chorus
Piano Guys : 1000 Years
4. Symbolic Act
Some couples set aside time during the ceremony to celebrate communion, light unity candles or pour unity sand. This moment is called the symbolic act.
Song ideas
Brian Crain : A Walk in the Forest
Instrumental Praise : Amazing Grace
Shania Twain : From this Moment
Piano Guys : Open Arms
5. Recessional
This is the moment when the bridal party exits the ceremony beginning with the newly married couple.
Song ideas
Colbie Caillat : I Do
One Republic : Good Life
Hall & Oats : U Make My Dreams
Stevie Wonder : Signed, Sealed, Delivered
American Authors : Best Day of My Life
Mendelssohn : Wedding March
Natalie Cole : This Will Be
Reception Components
1. Cocktail Hour
The cocktail hour begins immediately after the ceremony concludes. The guests enjoy refreshments while the bride and groom slip away to take photos. See Dinner Hour for song ideas.
2. Grand Entrance
This is the moment when the bridal party enters the reception. When the music starts the DJ will begin to announce the names of the bridal party as they enter, beginning with the bridesmaids and groomsmen and ending with the bride and groom.
Song ideas
Pharrell Williams : Happy
Frank Sinatra : Love & Marriage
Black Eyed Peas : I Gotta Feeling
Kool & The Gang : Celebration
Justin Timberlake : Suit & Tie
TI : Bring Em Out
3. Dinner Hour
The dinner hour begins right after the bridal party's grand entrance. It includes the meal, table visits and toasts. The average dinner hour lasts about an hour and a half.
Song ideas
Dean Martin : That's Amore
Nat King Cole : Unforgettable
Modern English : I Melt With You
Glen Miller : Moonlight Serenade
Louis Armstrong : What a Wonderful World
The Rolling Stones : Brown Sugar
The Drifters : This Magic Moment
Brian McKnight : Back at One
Muddy Waters : Mannish Boy
Florida Georgia Line : Cruise
4. Cake Cut
This is the moment when the bride, groom and guests are summoned to the cake table to cut the wedding cake.
Song ideas
Maroon 5 : Sugar
The Archies : Sugar Sugar
The Four Tops : Can't Help Myself
James Taylor : How Sweet it Is
Soul For Real : Candy Rain
5. First Dance
This is the moment when the bride and groom dance together for the first time as husband and wife. It is usually the first dance of the reception.
Song ideas
John Legend : All of Me
Kip Moore : Hey Pretty Girl
Heatwave : Always and Forever
Righteous Brothers : Unchained Melody
Richard Marx : Right Here Waiting
Bryan Adams : Everything I Do
Journey : Open Arms
6. Father/Daughter Dance
This is the moment when the father of the bride joins his daughter on the dance floor for a special dance. This dance represents the passing of the fathers care and protection for his daughter to his new son-in-law.
Song ideas
The Temptations : My Girl
Heartland : I Loved Her First
Steven Curtis Chapman : Cinderella
Bob Carlisle : Butterfly Kisses
John Mayer : Daughters
7. Mother/Son Dance
This is the moment when the mother of the groom joins her son on the dance floor for a special dance. This dance represents the passing of the mothers loving care for her son to her new daughter-in-law.
Song ideas
T. Carter : A Mothers Song
Mark Masri : A Mothers Love
Bonnie Barbey : A Mothers Prayer
Rod Stewart : Forever Young
Ben E. King : Stand By Me
8. Honeymoon Dance
The honeymoon dance is a special dance where guests pay to dance with the bride and groom. Guys line up to dance with the bride and gals line up to dance with the groom. The honeymoon dance is a great way to collect funds for the bride and groom as they begin their new life together.
Song ideas
Pink Floyd : Money
Madonna : Material Girl
The O'Jays : For the Love of Money
Michael Buble : Everything
Jason Mraz : I'm Yours
9. Bouquet Toss
This is the moment when the bride gathers with the single ladies on the dance floor to throw her bouquet.
Song ideas
Beastie Boys : Girls
Shania Twain : Man I Feel Like a Woman
Pat Benatar : Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Cyndi Lauper : Girls Wanna Have Fun
Beyonce : Single Ladies
10. Garter Toss
This is the moment when the groom joins his bride and the single guys on the dance floor to remove and toss the garter belt.
Song ideas
David Rose : The Stripper
Fox Studios : Fox Football Theme
George Thorogood : Bad To The Bone
Queen : Another One Bites The Dust
ZZTop : Sharp Dressed Man
11. Dancing
This is the moment when the dance floor is officially opened to all. Make sure to set aside at least an hour for dancing because people love to dance!
Song ideas
Usher : Yeah!
Cupid : Cupid Shuffle
Dazz Band : Let it Whip
Michael Jackson : Thriller
Chubby Checker : The Twist
Bob Seger : Old Time Rock N Roll
Brooks & Dunn : Boot Scootin' Boogie
KC & The Sunshine Band : Give it Up
Def Leppard : Pour Some Sugar
Wilson Pickett : Mustang Sally
The B52's : Love Shack
Etta James : At Last
Ke$ha : Tik Tok
11. Grand Exit
This is the moment when the bride and groom depart from the wedding reception. The guests will line up with sparklers, glow sticks, or something else to send them off. This usually takes place shortly before the event ends.
Song ideas
Bill Medley : Time of My Life
Europe : The Final Countdown
Frank Sinatra : Fly Me to The Moon
Smash Mouth : I'm a Believer
Semisonic : Closing Time
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