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DJ Gregg MacDonald : Gregg started as a mobile DJ in 1989, performing at general functions, bars and nightclubs. He left the house party and bar scene behind and took the necessary steps in refining his DJ skills to focus on weddings. Gregg performed his first wedding in 1994 and has over 1,700 events to his credit and is now an exclusive wedding DJ performing 60 weddings a year. Professional, organized, easygoing and he knows his music. Old enough to remember the Oldies and the 70's and young enough to keep up with the Top 40, Modern Rock + Hip Hop hits of today. Gregg's MC style is conservative, making announcements only when necessary in a professional manner and very hands-on, always accessible standing at his system, selecting and mixing every song manually. Gregg keeps a busy schedule because of his knowledge of music, laid-back personality and no-nonsense style of DJ entertainment.
Gregg on today's wedding DJ : "The general opinion is wedding DJs are cheesy and annoying. I wouldn't go that far, but I will agree there are DJs with huge egos who can't put the microphone down or refrain from leading the crowd in line dances and games. I'm not an innovator, but my reputation was built on "less is more" with a tasteful presentation and professional behavior. When it comes to music, too many DJs are stuck in the past and too comfortable with their selection of music. They're afraid to throw anything different or new in the mix. They play the standard wedding mix. Instrumental Jazz for cocktail hour, Easy Listening during dinner, Disco and Oldies for dancing and that's it, wedding over. Same music, different wedding. While that's ok for some people, I know that brides and grooms today want more variety, something different that will separate their wedding from the next. I stay on top of different genres and new music because I never wanted to be just another DJ going through the motions. I take pride in my ability of keeping people the dance floor packed without playing the same boring songs. It doesn't take talent to play the same mix every wedding or throw a bag of cheap hats out to the crowd and play YMCA. Any DJ can do that. It's about playing the right songs at the right time."
Biography : Born and raised in North Weymouth, Gregg has lived on the South Shore his entire life. Gregg, his wife Keri and son Dillon currently make their home in Duxbury. A down-to-earth, regular guy, Gregg is a diehard Patriots, Celtics and Red Sox fan. He enjoys a Montecristo #2 and a glass of Macallan when he can find the time and plans to open a cigar shop when he retires.
Music : Jack Johnson, G. Love, Donovan Frankenreiter, Dave Matthews, Ray LaMontagne, Sublime, O.A.R., Ben Harper, David Gray, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Big & Rich, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison, The Saw Doctors, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Jim Croce, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, The Killers, Panic! At The Disco, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen (DLR), Tenacious D, Johnny Cash, RUN-DMC, Public Enemy, Dr. Dre, Snoop, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Eminem, Outkast, Ludacris, Otis Redding, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, 1970's one-hit wonders and the Rolling Stones.
Movies : The Godfather, Godfather Part II (don't get him started on Godfather III), GoodFellas, Casino, Scarface, Donnie Brasco, American Gangster, Training Day, Braveheart, Gladiator, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, The Usual Suspects, Boondock Saints, Good Will Hunting, The Departed, Gone Baby Gone, The Dark Knight, Dazed and Confused, High Fidelity, Swingers, Sideways, Clerks, Wedding Crashers, Anchorman, Old School and The Hangover.
TV : The Sopranos, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Weeds, The Office, 30 Rock, Inside The NFL, Rescue Me, Seinfeld, Family Guy, Cheers and All In The Family.
While Gregg stands 6'3 and looks like a pit boss, he's harmless and very easy to talk to! Gregg is one of the most professional vendors you will ever have the pleasure of working with. If you have any questions, please call 781.837.2989 or contact him here.
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