Marcus Shannon
2005
English
Minneapolis, MN 55442
1978
75-100 Events Per Year
DJ North Star
Customer Service is definitely top priority. Going above and beyond is the rule not the exception for Marcus, with a fantastic personality that is sure to make any event talked about long after it is over. An extremely well-spoken Master of Ceremonies, Marcus’ remarkable natural talent as a communicator, coordinator, and organizer, makes him one of the most requested DJ’s in the Midwest. He has the personality, positive attitude and flexibility to perform at any event. Marcus has over 10 years of experience hosting many successful events.
- Casual (Jeans or Shorts & Shirt)
- Nice Casual (Nice Shirt & Khakis)
- Business Professional (Sports Coat & Slacks)
- Semi-Formal (Dress Shirt, Slacks & Tie)
- Formal (Suit & Tie)
- Tuxedo
- Beach/Tropical (Hawaiian Shirt, Shorts or Khakis, Sandals or Flip-Flops)
- Costume (Willing to dress up for a theme party)
- 1 Corded Microphone
- 1 Wireless Handheld Microphone
- 1 Microphone Stand
4 Powered speakers that can provide audio for up to 800 guests in one or multiple locations
- Multi-Colored Light(s)
- Intelligent Lighting
- Laser(s)
- Up-lighting
- Fog Machine(s)
- Bubble Machine(s)
- Karaoke
8' x 8' is an average amount of space needed for my typical setup. However this may change depending on the size of your event.
Table will need to be provided.
Table covering will need to be provided.
- Standards
- Swing
- Jazz
- Oldies
- Motown
- Retro/Disco
- Old Skool
- Classic Rock
- New Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Indie Rock
- Adult Rock
- Rhythm and Blues
- Hip Hop
- Rap
- Pop
- Country
- Electronica
- House
- Trance
- Rave
- Mashup
- Dubstep
- Line Dances
- Latin
- 70s
- 80s
- 90s
- 00s
- 4th of July Celebration
- Anniversary Celebration
- Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
- Birthday Party
- Block Party
- Business Promotion
- Class Reunion
- Club Function
- College Party
- Corporate Event
- Company Party
- Company Picnic
- Cinco de Mayo
- Divorce Party
- Elementary School Dance
- Engagement Party
- Family Fun Night
- Family Reunion
- Fundraisers
- Frat/Sorority Party
- Gay/Lesbian Events
- Graduation Celebration
- Halloween Party
- High School Dance
- Holiday Party
- Homecoming
- Mardi Gras Party
- Middle School Dance
- Military Function
- New Years Eve Party
- Pool Party
- Private Party
- Prom
- Promotional Event
- Public Function
- Quinceanera
- Reunion
- Sadie Hawkins Dance
- Singles Mingle
- Sock Hop
- St. Patrick's Day Party
- Sweet 16
- Theme Parties
- Vow Renewals
- Wedding Ceremony
- Wedding Reception
- Winter Ball and/or Formal
- Game/Activity Props
- Inflatables
- Prizes
- Glow Sticks and accessories
Event Location: Dassel-Cokato High School
Event Type: School Function
Event Staff: Marcus Shannon (DJ North Star)
Quality of DJ Customer Service Before Event: Good
Quality of DJ Customer Service at Event: Excellent
Quality of DJ Customer Service After Event: Excellent
DJ Friendliness: Excellent
DJ Promptness: Excellent
DJ Professionalism: Excellent
DJs Performance: Excellent
DJs Appearance: Excellent
DJs Equipment Appearance: Excellent
DJs Sound Quality: Good
DJs Overall Volume Levels: Good
DJs Music Selection: Good
DJs Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
DJs Lighting Effects: Fair
DJs Cooperation with Other Vendors: Good
Overall DJ Performance Rating: Good
Is there anything specific we can improve on?
No
Additional comments or suggestions?
No
Would you recommend our service to others? Yes
Name: Dassel-Cokato High School
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Event Date: Saturday, October 5, 2019
Event Location: Chaska High School
Event Type: School Function
Event Staff: Please Make Selection
Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Good
Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Good
Quality of Customer Service at Event: Good
Friendliness of your Entertainer: Good
Promptness of your Entertainer: Good
Professionalism of your Entertainer: Good
Entertainer's Performance: Good
Entertainer's Appearance: Good
System Appearance: Good
Sound Quality: Good
Overall Volume Levels: Good
Music Selection: Good
Incorporation of Student Requests: Good
Lighting Effects: Good
Equipment Appearance: Good
Quality of Games and Activities: Good
Interactiveness of Entertainer: Good
Overall Customer Service: Good
Planning Assistance: Good
Entertainer's Cooperation with Other Vendors: Good
Overall Performance Rating: Good
Is there anything specific we can improve on?
I wish it would have been communicated to me that a different DJ was coming to work our event!
Additional comments or suggestions?
Communication
Would you recommend our service to others? Yes
May we share your comments with others? Yes
May we add you to our list of references? Yes
Name: Greta Schmitt- Chaska High School Student Council
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Event Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016
Event Location: Profile Event Center
Event Type: Wedding Reception
Event Staff: Marcus Shannon (DJ North Star)
Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Good
Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Good
Quality of Customer Service at Event: Good
Friendliness of your Entertainer: Good
Promptness of your Entertainer: Good
Professionalism of your Entertainer: Good
Entertainer's Performance: Good
Entertainer's Appearance: Good
System Appearance: Good
Sound Quality: Good
Overall Volume Levels: Good
Music Selection: Good
Incorporation of Your Requests: Good
Lighting Effects: Good
Equipment Appearance: Good
Overall Customer Service: Good
Planning Assistance: Good
Entertainer's Cooperation with Other Vendors: Good
Overall Performance Rating:
Is there anything specific we can improve on?
Additional comments or suggestions?
Would you recommend our service to others? Yes
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Event Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Event Location:
Event Type: Wedding Reception
Event Staff: Marcus Shannon (DJ North Star)
Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
Entertainer's Performance: Excellent
Entertainer's Appearance: Excellent
System Appearance: Excellent
Sound Quality: Excellent
Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
Music Selection: Excellent
Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
Lighting Effects: Excellent
Equipment Appearance: Excellent
Overall Customer Service: Excellent
Planning Assistance: Excellent
Entertainer's Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
Is there anything specific we can improve on?
Additional comments or suggestions?
DJ Northstar did an amazing job!
Would you recommend our service to others? Yes
May we share your comments with others? Yes
May we add you to our list of references? No
Name: valerie Metzger
Event Type: School Function
Event Staff: Marcus Shannon (DJ North Star)
Quality of DJ Customer Service Before Event: Good
Quality of DJ Customer Service at Event: Excellent
Quality of DJ Customer Service After Event: Excellent
DJ Friendliness: Excellent
DJ Promptness: Excellent
DJ Professionalism: Excellent
DJs Performance: Excellent
DJs Appearance: Excellent
DJs Equipment Appearance: Excellent
DJs Sound Quality: Good
DJs Overall Volume Levels: Good
DJs Music Selection: Good
DJs Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
DJs Lighting Effects: Fair
DJs Cooperation with Other Vendors: Good
Overall DJ Performance Rating: Good
Is there anything specific we can improve on?
No
Additional comments or suggestions?
No
Would you recommend our service to others? Yes
Name: Dassel-Cokato High School
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Event Date: Saturday, October 5, 2019
Event Location: Chaska High School
Event Type: School Function
Event Staff: Please Make Selection
Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Good
Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Good
Quality of Customer Service at Event: Good
Friendliness of your Entertainer: Good
Promptness of your Entertainer: Good
Professionalism of your Entertainer: Good
Entertainer's Performance: Good
Entertainer's Appearance: Good
System Appearance: Good
Sound Quality: Good
Overall Volume Levels: Good
Music Selection: Good
Incorporation of Student Requests: Good
Lighting Effects: Good
Equipment Appearance: Good
Quality of Games and Activities: Good
Interactiveness of Entertainer: Good
Overall Customer Service: Good
Planning Assistance: Good
Entertainer's Cooperation with Other Vendors: Good
Overall Performance Rating: Good
Is there anything specific we can improve on?
I wish it would have been communicated to me that a different DJ was coming to work our event!
Additional comments or suggestions?
Communication
Would you recommend our service to others? Yes
May we share your comments with others? Yes
May we add you to our list of references? Yes
Name: Greta Schmitt- Chaska High School Student Council
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Event Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016
Event Location: Profile Event Center
Event Type: Wedding Reception
Event Staff: Marcus Shannon (DJ North Star)
Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Good
Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Good
Quality of Customer Service at Event: Good
Friendliness of your Entertainer: Good
Promptness of your Entertainer: Good
Professionalism of your Entertainer: Good
Entertainer's Performance: Good
Entertainer's Appearance: Good
System Appearance: Good
Sound Quality: Good
Overall Volume Levels: Good
Music Selection: Good
Incorporation of Your Requests: Good
Lighting Effects: Good
Equipment Appearance: Good
Overall Customer Service: Good
Planning Assistance: Good
Entertainer's Cooperation with Other Vendors: Good
Overall Performance Rating:
Is there anything specific we can improve on?
Additional comments or suggestions?
Would you recommend our service to others? Yes
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Event Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Event Location:
Event Type: Wedding Reception
Event Staff: Marcus Shannon (DJ North Star)
Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
Entertainer's Performance: Excellent
Entertainer's Appearance: Excellent
System Appearance: Excellent
Sound Quality: Excellent
Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
Music Selection: Excellent
Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
Lighting Effects: Excellent
Equipment Appearance: Excellent
Overall Customer Service: Excellent
Planning Assistance: Excellent
Entertainer's Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
Is there anything specific we can improve on?
Additional comments or suggestions?
DJ Northstar did an amazing job!
Would you recommend our service to others? Yes
May we share your comments with others? Yes
May we add you to our list of references? No
Name: valerie Metzger
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