Abernathy Entertainment is an innovative breakthrough DJ company in the Tallahassee and Big Bend region. Woman-owned and managed, our lady DJ team is professionally trained in the latest technology and sound, delivering a high level of fun and professionalism, bringing your dance floor to life! As a full service, licensed and insured, company, we offer music, microphones, up-lighting, dance floor lighting, photo booths, custom recordings, and specialized agendas for weddings, celebrations, and school events. Check us out online at
Dancers by nature and music-lovers at heart, we embrace all types of music with a keen understanding of what guests will dance to and what they won't. We are passionate about creating joyful and lasting memories on your special day and exceeding your expectations.
We are members of the Event Services Professionals, as well as the Tallahassee Association of Wedding Professionals. We feature the following complimentary services with all of our wedding packages: Consultations, venue site visits, our signature Wedding Timeline Music Planner, a customized wedding agenda (to ensure the DJ and vendors are in sync), reception emcee services, and all equipment setup and breakdown.
A Little About Us
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Tina Abernathy, Owner and Lead DJ
Tina holds a bachelors degree in Public Relations, is an experienced corporate-level event coordinator, has over 20 years dance training, and is skilled in music design and mixing. By day she's a Federal contractor in the criminal justice field, but after hours she's the DJ at the helm of the controller, executing digitally-driven sound. In addition to handling client coordination and the day-to-day business, Tina is a skilled line dance instructor offering lessons in advance of events and on-site.
Melinda Porterfield, Lead DJ
Melinda holds a bachelors degree in English, served for ten years as a high school teacher and guidance counselor, but is now also a Federal contractor in the criminal justice field. Melinda brings a high level of enthusiasm and energy to the booth! Through her teaching experience, she is keenly knowledgeable of lyric appropriateness for school-sponsored and family events.
Rose Donaldson, Lead DJ
Rose has been spinning on the ones-and-twos for several years as an independent DJ and we are lucky to have her join our ranks, bringing her amazing mixing and beat-matching skills, as well as her groovy style to the lineup. By day, she is a web manager for Florida State University, applying her creative style to the online student education arena.
Hayden Johnson, Assistant DJ
Hayden is a master at mixing music and provides excellent support to our lead DJs on site. When not in the booth, Hayden designs apparel art for her online Etsy store, captions promotional videos and movies, and enjoys working with baby animals at the Pet Stop.