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Mike Paganelli - DJ, Emcee
Mike is an accomplished DJ and Emcee with over 12 years experience entertaining at hundreds of wedding receptions, dance clubs, private parties and corporate functions. His vast experience and skills as a DJ are irrefutable when considering some of the high profile clients he has performed for, including Lady Gaga, The Boston Red Sox, Deval Patrick and Natalie Portman just to name a few.
He is comfortable at any venue, be it the Harvard Club of Boston, night clubs in New York City or Faneuil Hall and even The Wang Theatre in Boston (now the Citi Performing Arts Center).
Mike is a natural with people of all ages and always plays the precise music to keep everyone on their feet. Our clients are consistently impressed with his professionalism, energy and engaging personality. Most importantly, he recognizes that each client is unique, as is every crowd. His attention to detail and broad music knowledge, along with the desire and ability to personalize each event for his clients and their crowds is what truly creates the recipe for success.
Contact us today to discuss the details of your party with Mike. You'll soon see why he is the entertainer you need to captivate your crowd.
Testimonials for Mike Paganelli
Jennifer & Matt - Wedding, July 2011 (Glen Magna, Danvers, MA)
"Now that our wedding and honeymoon is over and we are settling to our happy married life together, Matt and I wanted to make sure we wrote to tell you how absolutely fabulous Mike was! His personality and music style fit us perfectly! I have had so many of my guests comment on how great he was and even a few ask me for his contact information for their upcoming weddings. Thank you so much!!!"
Joyce & Andrew - Wedding, October 2010 (Warren Conference Center, Ashland, MA)
"We were extremely pleased with Mike Paganelli from C-Zone. I found him to be professional and easy going at the same time, which is exactly the kind of vibe we wanted for our wedding. We said we wanted no cheesy dances/songs/props and he delivered a fun wedding without those distractions (which I feel is a good sign of a DJ, no props to hide behind!)
Mike was always prompt with email responses, quick to accomodate us with meeting locations when we first met him and when we met the before the wedding to finalize song selections. He took detailed notes on what we wanted and as I warned him during our final meeting, I noticed each and every time he worked one of those song requests in during the wedding and appreciated it.
Some other highlights of his work at the wedding? Mike was able to insert one of my relatives that I had forgotten in the wedding party introductions, and you couldn't tell that it was literally a last minute addition. Most importantly, while Andrew and I had picked a number of favorite songs to play during dinner, we left the music choices up to him for the dancing portion of the reception, requesting music to get 20-30 somethings dancing as well as our family members in their 50's - 60's happy, and he satisfied everyone. Despite a large number of non-dancers at the wedding, he kept the dance floor packed.
I highly recommend Mike and I can't believe he was as affordable as he was - definitely worth double the price!!
I also found C-Zone to be on top of things in terms of managing my communications with Mike, and having had the opportunity to meet Greg (owner) in person, you can tell he cares about what he does and runs a wonderful business."
Lauren & Michael - Wedding, December 2009 (The EpiCenter, Boston, MA)
"Mike was great - he really set the mood for our wedding and kept a great vibe going all night. My favorite quote from the night was (from my cousin) - 'man, this guy is great, he plays every song I never knew I wanted to hear!' People definitely were raving about the music from start to finish. He's great on the front end and really puts the time in to getting it right - exactly how you envision it and definitely incorporates your ideas and sticks to your plan. I've heard of too many DJs going along and doing their own thing - playing songs from the 'do not play list' - Mike is definitely not one of them. If you aren't big music people - and don't have a 'flow' that you have worked out or even music that you definitely want played - that's fine too...Mike seems to get it and am sure would put together an amazing night of music."
Shauna & Alastair - Wedding, November 2009 (The Commons, Topsfield, MA)
"We received a very good recommendation from the venue, which is what steered us towards C-Zone Music. Mike's ability to play music that was appropriate for all guests couldn't have been better. He also played all of our pre-selected requests. Mike is a true asset to C-Zone Music. Everything was absolutely perfect & he even managed to play some obscure British music that we asked for!"
Liz Wales - Wedding, December 31, 2009 (Boston Exchange Conference Center, MA)
"We just wanted to let you know Mike was unbelievable. We could not have asked for a better experience. We could not have been happier with everything Mike did to make our New Year's wedding amazing. Thanks so much!"
Mike & Stephanie - Wedding, July 2009 (Concord Country Club, MA)
" We received a prompt reply to our initial inquiry and were able to schedule an immediate interview. We found the price reasonable and service a great value. Mike, our DJ was so responsive which was nice since we were planning from a distance. We were able to work with Mike to customize our selections for our wedding and he was very helpful in the planning process. We had different age groups at our wedding and Mike was able to get and keep everyone out on the dance floor. Everything was wonderful and we felt that the services provided were a huge value for what we received. Thank you!!!"
Lauren Mead - Wedding, August 2009 (Tupper Manor, Beverly, MA)
"We were referred to C-Zone Music through a friend and really liked Greg and our DJ Mike from the beginning. During the planning process Mike had great resources for song suggestions and really personalized our wedding to fit our needs. Everyone at our wedding commented on how great Mike was and how packed the dance floor was all night! This was an excellent experience and I would recommend C-Zone to anyone."
Kelly (Tebbe) Miller - Wedding, June 2009 (The Commons, Topsfield, MA)
"Our DJ, Mike Paganelli, was extremely knowledgeable about the services he was providing. His professionalism was evident through our initial correspondence and truly shined at the event. When Mike showed up to do the job he was so well dressed, that I mistook him for a wedding guest I might not have met yet (i.e. one of my husband's college friends perhaps). Thanks for everything!"
Brad & Jacqueline - Wedding, September 2009 (Ipswich Country Club, MA)
"We had been hearing all the high praise of C-Zone's DJs and reading positive reviews of past customers on the message boards and internet. All of these great reviews made choosing C-Zone Music for our wedding day very easy. Their approach was very personal and they made us feel as if we were the only important customer which is very rare! Our DJ, Mike was perfect!! He made us feel very comfortable and ensured our day would be perfect! Each area of the day, everything from cake cutting to last dance was addressed with care. On our wedding day, everyone was on the dance floor and raved about the DJ!"
Victoria & Christopher - Wedding, October 2008 (Tupper Manor, Beverly, MA)
"Prior to the wedding, Mike took the time to get to know us and was aware of our tight schedule. Mike was very professional and timely which was a relief after the first DJ stood us up. Mike was open to our musical suggestions, catered to our taste and had the entire crowd dancing all night. He also politely declined requests from our "do not play" list, which was really important to us. Mike facilitated the reception seamlessly, created a great flow throughout the entire night and was warm and personable."
Andrew - Wedding, September 2008 (Willowdale Estate, Topsfield, MA)
"Mike was so easy to work with and made everything simple with no hassle. Everything went smoothly and he listened to what I requested & also mixed in things that got people dancing. Everything that needed to be done, or that was requested, was taken care of perfectly by Mike!"
Dena Pappathanasi - Wedding, August 2006
"Overall, we were thrilled with Mike! He was very easy going and professional. He is a genuinely nice guy and everything went perfectly and he read the guests great! We will definitely call you for our next event."
Shannon & Brian McCarthy - Wedding, June 2006
"I liked the immediate email response and Mike’s knowledge of the business. Everything was great, very professional (not at all "cheesey")! It was a great value for our dollar and we’ll definitely recommend!"
Bowen & Charlie Martin - Wedding, June 2006
"Mike could not have been better – he was perfect and made for a very fun wedding! I couldn’t be happier and would recommend Mike to anyone! Thank you for making our reception just what we wanted!"
Noelle Nolan, The GIFT Foundation - Fundraiser, November 2006
"C-Zone answered our questions and concerns in a fast professional manner through email and telephone conversations. They incorporated our silent auction and our guest speakers flawlessly into the program. Our DJ, Mike’s ability to accommodate as many requests as possible was an extreme success. He began the evening with mellow music while the guests mingled and conversed with each other. As the event went on, Mike picked up the intensity and played high-energy music that made everyone want to get up and dance! Even knowing that C-Zone music has over 17 years of experience does not adequately define their level of creativity, professionalism and reliability with Greg’s extraordinary services, the event exceeded everyone’s expectations. The music selection accommodated all our guests. It’s always a pleasure to work with Greg and his fellow entertainers. The past four year has been a success and I cannot wait for years to come! I and everyone at the GIFT Foundation were truly pleased and highly recommend C-Zone for their proficient and personal music service to everyone!"
Melissa Parsons - Wedding, June 2006
"You contacted us quickly after our initial inquiry and customized our event as we wanted. Even though our guests had lots of requests, it didn’t interfere with the original playlists/songs. Your company was excellent and our rave reviews have been passed along to friends/family who may be looking for future event entertainment! Mike was wonderful to work with and did a great job with our wedding! We were very happy that he was willing/able to travel to Connecticut to help make our wedding a success! Thank you, Melissa"
Karen Gazarra, Event Planner at Affordable Occasions - August 2005 Wedding
"Mike was excellent yesterday, totally professional with a great personality. Everyone at the wedding commented on how great he was. The parents of the bride & groom all thanked us for selecting such as wonderful DJ. I mean, words cannot express how happy we and everyone else were yesterday. We thanked Mike personally last night before he left - as well as many of the guest thanked him too. We look forward to working with him again next month. I gave your company name out to some people that asked. Please feel free to use Affordable Occasions as a reference should you ever need one. Great service!"
Chris Morley - September 2005 Wedding
"From the initial discussion to the very end of our event, everything went better than we could possibly have hoped for with Mike's service. The event was perfectly tailored to our tastes and he respected our choices of music. The entertainment was perfect!"
Jessica Garza, Harvard Alumni Association - June 2005
"I have been more than pleased with Mike's ability to bring energy to every event, get the crowd moving and connect people through music. Mike not only takes the initiative to learn about his audience and be flexible about the needs of the event, but can also be trusted to make the right decision at a moment's notice. I am always confident in his ability to play appropriate music and adjust accordingly throughout the event. With such a large assortment of music and a knack for choosing the right songs, Mike is able to step the party up a notch and ensure that everyone has a great time"