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Torn between the benefits of having live music at your event with the unlimited song selection of a DJ?

Our Band / DJ combo package is the perfect solution…

Millennium Productions was the first company to introduce the concept of the Band/DJ combo in St. Louis and it has quickly become one of the most memorable and sough- after packages available.  Its easy to see why its popularity has skyrocketed. With the combo option you get the best of both entertainment options, and the package is completely customizable. You can fully book the band through Millennium, and we will work out all of the coordination necessary to ensure your event is organized and flows smoothly.

Reasons why you might consider our Band & DJ combo:

The best of both worlds
The most obvious advantage is simple: You get the energy and excitement of a live band, with the organization and unlimited song selection offered with our DJ package.

Uninterrupted Flow of Music
No need to have your guests leave the dance floor during a band break – Your DJ will mix into the bands last song before their break to create a seamless transition, and nonstop flow of music on the dance floor.

Professional MC and Coordinator
Acting as a “host” for the evening, your DJ will take care of all the event coordination and MC work at your event allowing the band to focus on their music, and allowing you to enjoy your evening without worry.

Better Organization for You
You will be able to use our online event coordination tools to pre-plan and organize everything for your event through us, in advance. The result? You can relax and enjoy your evening with the peace of mind that everything has been planned out and coordinated ahead of time.

Premium Lighting Setup
Included with the DJ package, you’ll receive our exclusive LED light setup to enhance the visual sensation for the band and the dance floor. Not only does this create a lively atmosphere for you and your guests, but also enhances the band’s visual performance. A win-win situation? It most definitely is.

Premium Sound Setup
If desired, your DJ can run sound for the band with the best pro audio gear on the market, enabling them to sound their best at your event. And of course, your band will be grateful for this service.

Want the entertainment at your wedding reception to be the best it possibly can be? Check out our list of bands available through Millennium Live and contact us right away to find out how our Band/DJ combo will leave your guests showering you with compliments!

Special thanks to Tom Paule Photography for the dance photo and Jodi Schlosser for the photo of Downtime Band!

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It’s been quite a hiatus, but I’m finally able to sit down and write about what’s been going on the past few weeks.

First of all, the boss got married! Kris Yust, the owner of Millenium, got married on May 24th at the St. Louis Botanical gardens, with the reception held at Windows Off Washington in Downtown St. Louis. Already a unique venue, we spent the better part of a week creating a design that mixed asian and contemporary, south beach style influences to create an incredible environment.

We sectioned off the large room to create distinct areas, including a stage with full curtain for the band (The Fabulous Motown Revue), dance-floor area, VIP lounge, vendor area, and 2 dining areas. They were all distinct, but flowed together almost organically.

The difference was in the lighting. We had pin spots on every table, which highlighted the centerpieces and provided enough light for the guests as they dined. We also hit all of the lanterns with colored LED lighting, giving the room a soft glow and great mood. Then, we just turned off all of the house lights. With our own lighting in place, we were able to create the atmosphere that we wanted. That’s the value of controlling the light: you have full control of the entire atmosphere, and therefore you can make a vision complete.

Of course, we also did the DJ and MC work. The band handled most of the dancing time, but Alex was there for cocktails and dinner with some nice stuff (not the typical light jazz and Sinatra, but some fun, more contemporary stuff that got people energized before dancing started), and he was there to play in between sets and at the end of the night, so we could get in more contemporary dance tunes. As always, he did a great job, and kept the party rockin’. I handled the MC work for the night.

This was the perfect example of why it is great to get to know your clients. Of course, it was my boss and friend, but I got a chance to work with his family and in-laws, and that personal touch came through. I was truly a host of that party, and I received a lot of great feedback at the end.

So that was the boss’s party. I’ll talk about the next two huge events we did in my next blogs.
AJ

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