Dennis Marcellino

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

All styles plus emceeing.

Weddings, Dancing, Dinner Music, Shows, Oldies Choiroke (Karaoke as a single or a group)

"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

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 most 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 extra. EXPERIENCE: Over 40 years in the music business, 28 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 2000 songs to each event, plus invite the client to bring their favorites).

"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

• Twist & Shout - La Bamba
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens
• In The Mood - Glenn Miller
• Tequila - The Champs
• Good Lovin’ - The Young Rascals
• Old Time Rock N Roll - Bob Seeger
• Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
• Proud Mary - CCR
• Twist & Shout - The Beatles
• La Bamba - Richie Valens
• You Really Got Me - The Kinks
• Night Train - Paul Revere & The Raiders
• Bring It On Home To Me - Sam Cooke
• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• Lookin’ For Love - Johnny Paycheck
• You Send Me - Sam Cooke
• Daddy’s Home - Shep & The Limelighters
• What A Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
• When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
• On Broadway - George Benson
• Let It Be Me - The Everly Brothers
• Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz
• Misty - Johnny Mathis
• Blues - varied artists
• Polka Medley - varied artists
• Satin Doll - Count Basie
• Watermelon Man - Mongo Santamaria
• It Had To Be You - Tony Bennett
• Surfer Girl - The Beach Boys
• Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers
• Wake Up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers
• You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ - The Righteous Brothers
• Spanish Eyes - Al Martino
• Wave - Gilberto
• Stranger On The Shore - Acker Bilk
• Canteloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
• Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman
• Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
• Dance To The Music - Sly & The Family Stone
• As Time Goes By - Sam
• I Only Have Eyes For You - The Platters
• I Left My Heart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett
• Sugar - Stanley Turrentine
• One Note Samba - Astrud Gilberto
• All Blues - Miles Davis
• Four - Count Basie
• Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Perez Prado
• The Days Of Wine And Roses - Henry Mancini
• The Christmas Song - Mel Torme
• Shotgun - Junior Walker
• Celebrate - Kool & The Gang

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