Dennis Marcellino

All eras! All styles! And I usually play just the hits that are tried and true crowd-pleasers (in addition to any specific client requests).

Over 1200 weddings, corporate events, parties and concerts in the last 27 years with great reviews.

Dennis Marcellino is a former member of: The Tokens (famous for The Lion Sleeps Tonight), Sly & The Family Stone and The Elvin Bishop Group. Plus, has an internationally bestselling jazz CD that received a 5-star review in JazzScene Magazine.

Options: DJ; DJ with a live music option; Karaoke; 1- 6 piece band

All styles plus emceeing.

Weddings, Dancing, Dinner Music, Shows, Karaoke (individual or group), parties

"If there's a better sax player than Dennis Marcellino in the world, I haven't heard him!" Carter Knox, Entertainment Director for the Fred Meyer Corporation

AT A.D. ENTERTAINMENT, WE CARE! My primary focus at your event is that you and your guests have a great time. I do this by being very in-tune with the music and volume desires that you initially request (on my "Pre-Event Checklist", which you fill out well in advance of the event), and then by staying sensitive to you and your guests as these change throughout the event. "Having averaged over 100 wedding receptions and parties per year for most of the last 27 years, I know what it takes to fill a dance floor, keep it full, appropriately change the mood, and make sure that all announcements go smoothly and are dynamic." Dennis

As an extra bonus for your event, Dennis can also provide a Dinner Music set (based on his internationally bestselling sax CD) or a live music show (based on the famous bands he's a former member of) or DJ services (he's been rated the #1 DJ in Oregon for Gigmasters for a long time) or karaoke.

RECENT CLIENTS INCLUDE: Many weddings, Multnomah County Fair, Taylor Electric Supply, The Best of Everything Catering, Safeway, Pepsi-Cola, The Sternwheeler, Management Recruiters, Holiday Plaza, Cascade Wholesale Hardware, KISN-FM, Mentor Graphics, Ewe-me and Co., All That Entertainment, Sterling Talent, Top Hat Productions, Oregon Convention Center, Rippling River, many Elks, Portland Eagles, Florida Tile, Parents Without Partners, LDS, OHSU, Portland Hilton, KahNeeTa Lodge, Graphic Arts Center, The Academy, Multnomah Athletic Club, Pacific Bell, Chumaree Hotel, Red Lions, Marriots, Shenanigans, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lonigan Construction, Portland Police Athletic Association, McCulloch Farms, Parkside Chapel, Highland Road Racquet Club, The Wedding Cottage, Club Paesano, Wilson High School, Morgan Distributing, Jenkins Estate, Lakeside Gardens ++++++. Exclusively doing all of the music for the Fred Meyer Corporation from 1991 through 1998 (including in all 7 states).

I SPECIALIZE IN BEING ABLE TO SATISFY ALL AGE GROUPS, BECAUSE I KNOW AND LOVE THE BEST MUSIC FROM ALL ERAS AND ALL STYLES (except offensive rap).

DRESS: tuxedo, suit, dressy casual, casual or theme. EQUIPMENT: Basic equipment includes a $7,000, 1000 Watt P.A. that includes all top of the line professional components and has great clarity at all volume levels. There also is a 440 Watt P.A. for smaller rooms. Lighting is included if desired.

EXPERIENCE: Over 40 years in the music business, 27 years doing casuals.

MUSIC SELECTION: Just the hits! And just the most danceable ones! All Styles and eras. (As a DJ I bring a library of over 3000 songs to each event, plus invite the client to bring their favorites on CD, mp3 or iPod).

"It was very special for us to have found you to participate in our very special day. Amidst all the musicians and DJs in Portland, I feel like I asked for "the best" and that is what I received! Roger and I will look forward to events with you in the future. You were wonderful Dennis. Thank you!! Warmest Regards Always," Carol and Roger Jensen, The Bride and Groom

• This list is semi-chronological, starting - with modern and going backward
• I have current hits also - Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, country, etc. No offensive rap.
• What Is Love - Haddaway
• Evacuate The Dance Floor - Cascada
• Since You’ve Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
• Party In The USA - Miley Cyrus
• Happy Ending - Avril LaVigne
• Our Song - Taylor Swift
• Boom Boom - Venga Boys
• Beautiful Life - Ace Of Base
• Your Love Is My Drug - Ke$ha
• Remember When - Alan Jackson
• Lucky - Jason Mraz
• Wrapped Around - Brad Paisley
• All The Single Ladies - Beyonce
• Higher - Creed
• Macarena - Los Del Rio
• Oops, I Did It Again - Brittany Spears
• When The Stars Go Blue - Tim McGraw
• Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right - Billy Currington
• Say Hey (I Love You) - Michael Franti & Spearhead
• Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
• Better Together - Jack Johnson
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
• One Love - Bob Marley
• Electric Boogie(Slide) - Marcia Griffiths
• Everything I Do (I Do For You) - Brian Adams
• Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
• You Shook Me All Night Long - ACDC
• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
• Can't Touch This - M.C. Hammer
• Straight Up - Paula Abdul
• Walk Of Life - Dire Straits
• Love Shack - The B-52s
• Someday - Mariah Carey
• Pink Cadillac - Natalie Cole
• Everyday - Dave Matthews Band
• Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston
• Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
• Unforgettable - Nat King & Natalie Cole
• Addicted To Love - Robert Palmer
• What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• Higher Love - Steve Windwood
• Control - Janet Jackson
• When I Think Of You - Janet Jackson
• Word Up - Cameo
• Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
• How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
• Old Time Rock And Roll - Bob Seeger
• I'll Still Be Loving You - Restless Heart
• Always - Atlantic Starr
• The Heat Is On - Huey Lewis
• Angel - Madonna
• Voices Carry - Til Tuesday
• YMCA - The Village People
• Everytime You Go Away - Paul Young
• You Give Good Love - Whitney Houston
• Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen
• The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis
• Summer Of '69 - Brian Adams
• Carribean Queen - Billy Ocean
• St. Elmo's Fire - John Parr
• Invincible - Pat Benatar
• Cherish - Kool & The Gang
• Dare - Pointer Sisters
• Authority Song - John Cougar Mellencamp
• Celebration - Kool & The Gang
• Beat It - Michael Jackson
• Footloose - Kenny Loggins
• Works Hard For The Money - Donna Summer
• Only The Lonely - The Pretenders
• Manhunt - Flashdance
• Imagination - Flashdance
• LaGrange - ZZ Top
• Turn Me Loose - Flashdance
• He's A Dream - Flashdance
• Thriller - Michael Jackson
• Margueritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• Too Much Time On My Hands - Styx
• I Love Rock And Roll - Joan & The Jets
• Human Nature - Michael Jackson
• What A Feeling - Flashdance
• Every Breath You Take - The Police
• Faithfully - Journey
• Too Hot - Kool & The Gang
• Maniac - Flashdance
• This Must Be Love - Phil Collins
• In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins
• Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & The Comets
• Good Lovin' - Young Rascals
• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• At The Hop - Danny & The Juniors
• Louie Louie - The Kingsmen
• Lucille - Little Richard
• Wipe Out - The Surfaris
• CC Ryder/Jenny Take A Ride - Mitch Ryder
• Cherish - The Association
• Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King
• Along Comes Mary - The Association
• Sheila - Tommy Roe
• Rocky Mountain High - Joe Walsh
• Proud Mary - CCR
• Rock And Roll Music - Chuck Berry
• Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - Bad Co.
• Jungle Love - Steve Miller
• Devil With A Blue Dress - Mitch Ryder
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens
• Little Darlin' - The Diamonds
• Whole Lot Of Shakin' Goin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis
• I Saw Her Standin' There - The Beatles
• I Wanna Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
• Bring It On Home To Me - Sam Cooke
• Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
• You Send Me - Sam Cooke
• Only You - The Platters
• Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley
• Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown
• I Feel Good - James Brown
• La Bamba - Richie Valens
• Long Tall Sally - Little Richard
• '60s Dance Party - Hits-Original Artists
• 1963 Original Hits - Hits-Original Artists
• You Can Dance - Madonna
• The B-52's - The B-52's
• Crimes Of Passion - Pat Benatar
• Greatest Hits - Journey
• Greatest Hits - Elton John
• Greatest Hits-Vol.2 - Elton John
• Greatest Hits - Foreigner
• Greatest Hits - The Rolling Stones
• Greatest Hits - Aretha Franklin
• Greatest Hits - Sly & The Family Stone
• Greatest Hits - The Beach Boys
• Greatest Hits - Johnny Mathis
• Greatest Hits - Cat Stevens
• Greatest Hits - The Who
• Greatest Hits - Lionel Richie
• Greatest Hits - The Eagles
• Greatest Hits - Roy Orbison
• Greatest Hits - The Everly Brothers
• Greatest Hits - Benny Goodman
• Greatest Hits - Glenn Miller
• Greatest Hits - Duke Ellington
• Greatest Hits - Tony Bennett
• Greatest Hits - Dave Brubeck
• Greatest Hits - Miles Davis
• Greatest Hits - The Doobie Brothers
• Greatest Hits - Frank Sinatra
• Greatest Hits - Dean Martin
• Greatest Hits - Air Supply
• Greatest Hits - Mariah Carey
• Italia - Montovani
• Vienna Waltzes - Montovani
• Motown-25 #1 Hits-Vol.1 - Original Artists
• Motown-25 #1 Hits-Vol.2 - Original Artists
• Led Zeppelin I - Led Zeppelin
• Greatest Hits - Led Zeppelin
• Re Doo Wopp - The Tokens
• Hawaiin hits - Various artists
• Disco hits - Various artists
• Country Hits - various artists
• ‘30s and ‘40s hits - various artists
• Variety wedding dances - varied artists
• L.O.V.E. - Nat King Cole
• Somewhere Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• At Last - Etta James
• Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
• Plus too many others to list here
• Feel free to make requests
• Feel free to bring CDs or iPods

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• I was very pleased with how Dennis handled the whole evening. He was perceptive of the crowd and when he had questions, he didn't hesitate to ask. He had a wonderful spectrum of music and was a lot of fun. I would highly recommend him to anyone. -- Debbie G, Canby, OR, 12/11/2009
• He was fantastic. He was very professional and took care of running our reception smoothly. -- Jennifer H, Aloha, OR, 7/31/2010
• Dennis was very accomodating and tuned into the needs of the audience. He kept the music danceable and tons of fun! -- Alison I, Portland, OR, 5/29/2010
• Dennis was very easy to work with and very flexible. He played sax music for our dinner earlier in the evening and had everyone wondering where in the heck I found this guy! I am still getting emails about how wonderful he was at both dinner and the dancing! Later with the dancing we had a Dancing With The Stars theme and he had all our requested music and played along with changing schedule all night. He was fantastic to work with!! I highly recommend Dennis! -- Joan W, Vancouver, WA, 5/12/2011
• Dennis was exceptionally professional and arrived right on time. He was very in tune with what it was we wanted, and if in doubt, would ask for clarification. We especially liked his pre-event sheet, which he requested for us to complete in advance, describing what it was we needed from him. The DJ, good or bad, can either make or break your party. Dennis made our event a great party and we would recommend him to anyone who needs a DJ. -- Kathy B, Salem, OR, 12/31/2010
• He was great. Was here on time was ready to play at the correct time. We really enjoyed talking to him. He did an excellent job of the Lion Sleeps To Night. Everyone was impressed. Would definely hire him again. Thanks Dennis -- Valorie V, Banks, OR, 8/20/2011
• Dennis was great ,had good music and was very accomadating with outside sources for other music everybody had a great time Thanks Dennis -- chris s, Oregon City, OR, 2/4/2012
• we had Dennis for short time, but he was great. I would hire him again for DJ any time. -- Frances P, Clackamas, OR, 10/5/2008

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