Dj Casplash

Rudy Crichlow a.k.a. DJ Casplash combines excitement and professionalism while spinning popular songs which audiences are familiar with. He is fully insured and has the experience of hundreds of performances over the past 20 years as a disc jockey as well as musician and bandleader (see Casplash a.k.a. Caribbean Splash). If you require them he can provide a wireless microphone, a fog machine and dance floor lights at no additional cost.

Rudy specializes in many music styles such as pop/top 40, r&b, hip hop, techno/house, disco, calypso/soca, reggae and rock. He can spin salsa, merengue, kompa, zouk and other traditional ethnic music styles as well. It is his belief that the client should have tremendous leverage in the playlist, thus he consults carefully with his clients to be sure he plays the songs and styles they want to hear.

RUDY'S FULL BIOGRAPHY

Rudy Crichlow - Disc Jockey and Band Leader

Rudy was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but his roots are in the Caribbean since both his mother and father were born on the island of Tobago in the country of Trinidad and Tobago. He came to New York in 1995, earned a master's degree in 2002 in Music Education from New York University (NYU) and went on to teach music in Brooklyn, New York for 7 years. He is the founder of Casplash Entertainment - Live Music and Disc Jockey company. He manages this company full time and serves as band leader for The Caribbean Splash Band a.k.a. Casplash and disc jockeys as well with the dj name of DJ Casplash.

During Rudy's first two years at NYU he played percussion in the university's concert band and percussion ensemble. He has also made several appearances with those ensembles as the featured soloist. His NYU career has been highlighted by a performance at Carnegie Hall when the university's percussion ensemble performed with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops. Another highlight of his NYU career was when he was chosen during a concert band rehearsal to appear in the Whitney Houston video, 'I Believe in You and Me' as the drumset player.

Previous to his arrival in New York City Rudy attended The University of Pittsburgh where he graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Africana studies. His time at Pitt was highlighted by his performance with the university's African Drumming Ensemble and African Dance class. In addition to playing music and dancing, Rudy also performed in several plays and musicals. In 1994, he was a featured instrumentalist and actor in Kuntu Repertory Theatre's production of "The Evolution of Jazz" at the Edinburgh Scotland Fringe Festival. Another highlight of Rudy's undergraduate education was his opportunity to participate in a study abroad program called Semester at Sea. There he was blessed with the opportunity of visiting nine countries and gaining exposure to their music and culture first hand. At that time Rudy also performed in the Semester at Sea Gamelan Angklung ensemble.

From the time Rudy was a teenager and throughout college he served as disc jockey at many of his mother's soirees and family events. At that time he would spin mostly calypso/soca and reggae music for the Caribbean themed events. Presently Rudy spins a wide variety of styles at weddings, parties and various other events throughout the New York City tri-state area.

Rudy's primary musical instrument is the steelpan. This instrument is the world's newest major acoustical instrument and was invented in Trinidad and Tobago in the 1940's. He played the steelpan for the first 10 years of his career with the popular Pittsburgh based band, Caribbean Vibes Steelband. During that time Rudy served as the music director of that band as well. He also produced the bands acclaimed eclectic C.D., Jammin' for 2000.

Rudy's C.D. credits also include performances on a C.D. titled Men Nou Pa Pa. This C.D. was released by a popular New York based Haitian Kompa band called Lov'. Rudy was in Lov' (wink, wink) during 1999; it was a unique musical marriage which brought two countries with different languages and distinct music styles into union.

Rudy is both proud and humbled at the opportunity and success he has as an entrepreneur, band leader, musician and disc jockey. He is thankful to the members of Casplash, Caribbean Vibes and all of his friends and family for the many years of support they've given, without which of course this dream would never have been able to come to fruition.

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Rudy recently performed at our Bahamian theme wedding reception. We had frequent communication with him prior to the event. From our earliest interactions to the end of our party he was very accomodating, reassuring, professional and friendly. He impressed our guests with his performance on the steel drum. We would whole heartedly recommend him to any one needing a DJ for any type of event. -- Linda M, North Salem, NY, 10/4/2008
• Rudy was wonderful! The dance floor was never empty, and he kept the party going right up to the very last minute. We would like to thank Rudy for the wonderful memories he created for us at our Wedding Reception and for our family and friends as we danced the night away! -- Robert W, Groton, CT, 11/23/2007
• Rudy was very professional and very responsive. He was very prompt in answering my e-mails and returning my calls. He definitely worked very hard and stayed on top of things to make my son's party a success. It is always a challenge to keep 16 and 17 year olds entertained but the kids loved him - I had about 50 kids and he really got them dancing all night long. -- Menchie G, Armonk, NY, 1/27/2007
• DJ Casplash helped to make our Corporate Holiday Party a success! He was professional and curteous, he played all the right music including songs that would get everyone participating, involved, and having a good time on the dance floor. He is a wonderful guy and you will have no regrets if you hire him for your party. We will use him again for all our entertainment/DJ needs. -- Cynthia P, New York, NY, 12/19/2006
• DJ Casplash was the hit of our party! This was a private event for a unique and diverse group. DJ casplash was able to provide interactive entertainment that included and was accessible to everyone present. He had open communication with the organizers and the guests. He went well out of his way to perform for us at an inconvenient time and space and more than met the financial limits of our non-profit organization. Everyone had a great time thanks to DJ Casplash. We will highly recommend him for any future events! -- Laura D, New York, NY, 11/12/2006
• Dj Casplash was great. He was accommodating, talented, interested in what we were doing (it was a fundraising event). He got out guests up to dance and helped to make our event successful, fun and great to be at. We would certainly recommend him to friends and would hire him again. He was also pleasant and professional. Pam Toy -- Pam T, Rockville Centre, NY, 9/29/2006
• DJ Casplash had the unenviable task of holding the attention of twenty 12 year olds for four hours and came through magnificantly. I will absolutely use him again and whole-heartedly recommend him for future engagements. Thank you. Bill M. -- Bill M, Woodbridge, NJ, 8/12/2006
• DJ Casplash did not disappoint. I received many bids from other gigmasters DJ's; Casplash's bid stood out in terms of his responsiveness to my stated needs, his intelligence as reflected by what he wrote, and his sincerity. In email and phone contact prior to the gig, he was prompt, professional, thorough and caring. His price was fair, and he handled all issues around payment and overtime quite directly. He arrived early for the gig, confirming my feeling that this is a guy you can really count on. The music he played was terrific; I wanted to dance but held back being that it would have mortified my 12 year-old daughter in front of all her friends (it was her birthday party). She and her friends thought he was "really cool." At the end of the party, he asked the kids to give him suggestions of other songs they would have liked him to play; clearly, this is a guy who cares about what he does and wants to keep improving. I have no doubt he could handle a party of any size for any age-group. He is also a musician who plays the steel drum in a 6-piece band. Maybe for my next party..... -- Eve C, Larchmont, NY, 6/9/2006

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