DJ CRUSH:
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Providing the Soundtrack to Pittsburgh Dancefloors Since 2004
A Plenty Agency DJ
Providing the Soundtrack to Pittsburgh Dancefloors Since 2004
A Plenty Agency DJ
For 20 years, I’ve had the luxury of supplying the soundtrack to thousands of events at bars, clubs, parties and weddings in Pittsburgh. Speaking of weddings, I’ve been lucky enough to have some of the best couples, who propelled me The Knot’s Best of Weddings – DJ each year since 2019 and finally a spot in the rafters in the Hall of Fame in 2022. If you ask around to your family or friends, I’m sure some have attended parties that I’ve been on the 1s and 2s.
Thanks to diverse and lengthy career in this business, I have the skillset to read crowds, which provides comfortability DJing for any audience in any environment.
In order to understand services, let’s categorize them as PLANNING, EMCEEING, DEEJAYING AND PARTY ENVIRONMENT.
I take great pride in the PLANNING aspect of events and weddings because this is where I learn the most about the client, the guests, and their expectation for the event at hand. Each and every couple I work with, I provide a guide/questionnaire which allows them to provide all of the relevant information to their wedding, such as songs, people, timing, and location. By understanding all these aspects prior to your wedding, I am fully prepared for anything once the event begins.
On the EMCEEING side of your event, I’m only on the mic when it’s necessary. I’m not a hype man or making an announcement every other song or playing games with guests. I provide all the relevant information to guests about the logistics of the wedding, any important information that the couple wants me to relay to them and giving them a heads up when events are about to begin.
The aspect I look forward to the most is when I get to hop on the turntables, be a real DJ and make people dance. I always consider couples’ likes and dislikes, as well as any other relevant information to ensure the soundtrack of the party reflects the couple, but also keeps guests wiping sweat off their brow and getting a workout on the dancefloor.
Aesthetics are important, but moreover no one wants a party ENVIRONMENT with either no lights or a fully lit room. I always provide lighting which accents the venue aesthetic and the dancefloor, but isn’t overwhelming for people to continue to have a great time. Additionally, all the equipment used is top of the line, from speakers and microphones to turntables and mixer. Furthermore, it's all tied together on a sleek, handbuilt, oak podium.
From the moment the contract is signed, Tony gets to work with providing clients a gameplan for a W on the big day. Typically, a Zoom call or meeting starts the journey by explaining how to plan, as well as complementary forms and guides to assist in crafting a personalized event.
Many times clients are overwhelmed or aren't sure where to begin. By providing an outline, it allows Tony to learn more about the client, as well as answer any questions and provide advice on how to go about the planning process.
About 4-6 weeks prior to the event, an intense planning meeting is conducted to organize the provided information into a timeline down to the minute, which includes every person needed, correct pronunciation of names and song choices needed throughout the event.
You booked a DJ, not 1990's wedding DJ. My main objective when the dancefloor opens up is to curate a soundtrack reflective of the client(s) and reading the crowd to know when to play the right song. Moreover, keeping the dancefloor full with seamless transitions from one song to another, as well as bouncing around from different decades and genres.
The basis of DJing is understanding how to beat match songs, so when you transition from one to another there isn't a major vibe change from a very slow song to a faster song or vice versa. Also, the tempo of consecutive songs keeps the energy going at full throttle for guests to have the most memorable time at a DJ Crush event.
There isn't a soul on the planet that wants to hear a DJ on the microphone over and over again directing traffic on the dancefloor. The most important aspect of emceeing is providing substance and worth when you're on the microphone.
When I'm on the microphone there's a purpose to provide the party with relevant information about the event. Whether it's welcoming guests and giving a lay of the land or letting partygoers know that the clients are asking for certain folks to be on the dancefloor, all of the mic work is relevant to clients goal for the evening.
Now this isn't to say I don't get on the microphone or there aren't instances that would reflect hyping up certain individuals or groups, but the frequency and type of speaking aspects are always relevant to party.
And there is never, e-e-e-evvvver shameless self-promotion. I allow my work to speak for me. If I provide a great service to clients and their guests, that's the only promotion I need.
Whether it be a corporate event, wedding or birthday, no one wants to dance in a fully lit room where you can see everyone's maybe not-so-hot dance moves or a pitch black room where your dance moves end up causing you to hip check grandma across the floor.
At every event, I provide a collection of lighting that varies from wash lights that fill the room with an assortment of colors and change dependent on the bass from the music. Also, there are moving head lights that bounce around the room to make the dance floor just bright enough, but add a welcoming, vibrant environment in a blanket of major jams.
In some cases, clients look for some extra lighting to highlight the venue or certain aspects of their setting through uplighting or perhaps a custom monogram. At an extra cost, these too can be a part of your event.
Every piece of equipment, from the Technics turntables or Pioneer Controller to the ElectroVoice or QSC speakers down to the Sennheiser and Audio Technica mics, everything is industry standard and maintained regularly.
In addition to providing incredible sound equipment, the main setup is condensed into a sleek, handmade, red oak podium style setup which prevents an eyesore at your event.
Also, many venues require wireless speaker setups to ensure the entire group of guests can hear announcements, speeches and toasts. While uncommon to many DJ's this feature offers a minimal setup, which can be placed nearly anywhere in the main room or adjoining rooms. By doing so, the entire party is always a part of the celebration.
Not to say that experience is the only or main measuring stick when selecting a DJ, but it certainly helps to have someone that's been around the block.
Whether it be having worked at a certain venue before or with specific vendor(s), it gives the DJ a leg up over others knowing how sound travels in a room and the logistics of the venue. Not to mention, if a DJ is a veteran in the game, there's a much higher chance that they've seen a lot and are able to prevent issues from occurring before they do or finding a solution when they do occur much quicker than a rookie or novice.
Experience in terms of time is great, but when it's coupled with types of events, different genres of music and a variety of guest demographics, it's multiplied ten-fold. While I've been DJing since 2004, there's not much I haven't seen. From bars to clubs to graduations and retirements or of course my forte, weddings and corporate events, I know my way around event planning and providing clients with the assurance I can keep the party going under just about any circumstance.
DJ Crush was our star vendor of the day! We have never seen a better DJ at another wedding. He was the DJ for my MOH, and after seeing him DJ her wedding, I knew we had to have him for ours and he did not disappoint! Our dance floor was packed the entire night. I am still getting compliments on him from our guests to this day. He was extremely organized during our meetings prior to the wedding and especially on the day of. He even came to our rehearsal since he was doing the ceremony music which was a wonderful touch. Tony is a great, fun guy and I will continue to recommend him to all of my friends!
TONY! You are awesome! Adam and I would both like to thank you soooo sincerely for being the coolest most adaptable dj in history. Honestly, I keep hearing stories about how you even helped out during the monsoon chaos!! You really went above and beyond to help give us the most incredible, (although unexpected) wedding EVER. The songs were amazing, you mixed them together perfectly… I told you you wouldn’t have an issue keeping people on the dance floor!! haha, but really that was a dance party unlike any I’ve ever seen…everyone had such a great time. Adam and I have concluded that celebration is made sweeter through service. After everyone worked together to help save our wedding, there was just a lasting explosion of joy and celebration. Thanks for being a part of it. If there is any way we can post positive reviews or recommendations of your work, please let us know. Really, Tony, you were great. Thank you!!!
If I was only allowed to give one piece of advice to future brides and grooms, it would be this.. hire good vendors. DJ Crush is all that, and then some! He met with us multiple times before our wedding to really make sure he knew us as a couple. He completely customized our day and didn't just show up and play music. By the end of the night, he was probably sick of me because I just kept telling him that he was amazing. Because he was. He is a DJ who definitely knows how to get the party started. After the wedding, people just raved about how much fun they had and I give all the credit to Tony. He went above and beyond the entire night. He truly cared about our day and took care of things that most DJs wouldn't even worry about. When the wedding coordinators fell short (and they definitely did), Tony jumped right in to make sure that our night went as smooth as possible. Without him, we would have had so many hiccups to deal with. I know this is a long review, but I feel like I can't give enough credit to Tony. If you hire him for your future event, I promise you that you will not be sorry!
Let's face it, anyone can say whatever they want on the internet about themselves. I hate to talk about myself, so hear it straight from the source: former clients/couples.
![]() Thank you for sharing your exceptional talents with us! We received so many compliments about you both during and after the wedding. The pictures don’t lie – everyone had an amazing time and you have us one hell of a party! Thank you again! |
Tony, thank you so much for making Mia & Brian’s wedding celebration a success! She REALLY enjoyed working with you! |
![]() Tony, we can’t thank you enough for bringing your expertise to our wedding. You made our reception an absolute blast for us and our guests! |
![]() Thank you so much for helping us celebrate our wedding! You went above and beyond our expectations! We are so appreciative of everything you did. The night went so smoothy despite ‘the hiccups’ and that was due to your tireless efforts. You were so resilient, and we loved what you were able to do despite the circumstances. We are SO grateful! |
![]() Tony, thank you for being the best DJ we could ever ask for! This day wouldn’t have been possible without you! |
![]() Thank you for helping to make our special day so incredible. You made everyone feel like the life of the party! |
![]() We want to thank you so much for being a big part of our wedding day. It was an absolute blast celebrating our special day with you bringing all the jams! You were amazing to work with. We are forever grateful for your patience, keen detail and communication. We can’t thank you enough! |
Initially we had DJ Crush or Tony Griffith for our wedding. He was able to make the change of date to be with us and changed around his own plans to do so! However, when we were told that we could only have a limited amount of guests at our wedding, we scaled everything down and changed the time of our ceremony. Tony, himself, was unable to make these changes after he had already bent over backwards for us before. (Which we can’t thank him enough for) BUT, he had a backup: DJ Ricky Mathews or The Rick. Rick stepped up and gave us the most memorable day ever! We met him about a month before the wedding and we gave him an idea of the music we wanted, and he went with it and was amazing to work with! Since we didn’t have a reception with all of our guests, we had a small and quick dance party after dinner that was an absolute blast! I told Rick that we were going to have a party bus for the bridal party afterwards and he went and made an entire mixtape just for us! He nailed it!! Long story short- I KNOW that Tony would do everything in his power to make your day amazing as well!! Huge thanks to the both of them for being so gracious and accommodating! (Seriously bummed that I couldn't experience Tony's music firsthand!) I will be suggesting these guys to all my future bride/groom friends!! |
![]() DJ Crush was phenomenal! My husband and I cannot say enough good things about his DJ’ing- from the planning and time spent chatting with us over the phone and FaceTime beforehand to the day of coordination to the awesome music played- Tony did it all superbly. When the order of events at the reception looked like they might have to be swapped, Tony went with the flow and orchestrated the evening with ease, making us more relaxed and able to enjoy the evening. He helped us create a truly awesome night, playing songs that got our whole crew (including grandparents, little cousins, AND several “non dancers”) out on the dance floor all night! We never once had less than a full dance floor. People were blown away by how much fun they had and how great the DJ was! Finally, not to be left out, Tony’s planning checklist and dedication to his craft and pre-planning really set him apart in our eyes. We would definitely hire him again if we have another large event in Pittsburgh! |
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Tony (DJ Crush) was fantastic. Neither of us are music people and were overwhelmed with the choice of DJs out there. We ended up asking both our venue coordinator and our photographer (both young, fun, and seemed cool) for DJ recommendations, figuring they both see wedding DJs every weekend, and DJ Crush was on both their lists. That made him our obvious top choice and we were very pleased! He was super easy to work with, very quick to respond, and just an easygoing guy. He had Excel sheets with song suggestions for the various traditional events, in case a couple needed guidance like us, and even went above and beyond to create YouTube playlists for us to make it even easier to choose a first dance song and a parent dance song. He made sure to ask about the ages of the couple, the majority of guests, and parents, so as to be sure to hit the right years when playing those throwback songs everyone loves to sing along to. While I was busy playing host all night and so didn't get to dance as much as I had wanted, my guests have remarked that the dance floor was packed all night, so I'll that as a good sign. :-) I would happily work with Tony again! |
![]() Tony (DJ Crush) was fantastic. Neither of us are music people and were overwhelmed with the choice of DJs out there. We ended up asking both our venue coordinator and our photographer (both young, fun, and seemed cool) for DJ recommendations, figuring they both see wedding DJs every weekend, and DJ Crush was on both their lists. That made him our obvious top choice and we were very pleased! He was super easy to work with, very quick to respond, and just an easygoing guy. He had Excel sheets with song suggestions for the various traditional events, in case a couple needed guidance like us, and even went above and beyond to create YouTube playlists for us to make it even easier to choose a first dance song and a parent dance songs. He made sure to ask about the ages of the couple, the majority of guests, and parents, so as to be sure to hit the right years when playing those throwback songs everyone loves to sing along to. While I was busy playing host all night and so didn’t get to dance as much as I had wanted, my guests have remarked that the dance floor was packed all night, so I’ll that as a good sign. I would happily work with Tony again! |
![]() This is LONG overdue, but Tony is seriously the BEST! I was a guest at a wedding almost 2 years ago where Tony was the DJ and I didn't leave without asking for this contact information. He started the party and kept it going until we were all forced to leave. I wasn't even engaged yet but i knew I needed him to be the DJ at my wedding. Not only did he play the best music, he was also an AMAZING MC! This is something I think people often forget when booking their DJ because he/she is truly the organizer of the night. Being fun, organized, and engaging is SUPER IMPORTANT! Now for our wedding, Tony did not disappoint! He was so nice and fun ever since we first met with him to discuss our wedding reception. We could tell from the beginning that he was not only a great person but also very professional. He has his stuff together! He will provide not only song suggestions, but he has the entire reception outlined and broken down in a easy-to-use word document so you can select the music for everything from bridal party introductions all the way to the last song of the night. My husband and I loved meeting with him and talking through our ideas and taking his suggestions. You truly knows what he is doing. He was super accommodating and didn't even bat an eye when we showed up to our reception a little late than expected from pictures. He let us catch our breath while effortlessly getting everyone together and organized for the bridal party introductions. We really do appreciate him for that! During our reception, he was fun and engaging throughout the entire night. Just like the wedding I first met Tony, he got that party started and never let it stop. I was just BLOWN AWAY by the number of people constantly on the dance floor. We had people dancing on the carpet because the floor wasn't big enough to handle the fun! Tony took our song suggestions and knew when to play each one to keep people dancing! I seriously couldn't imagine our night with Tony! He even was able to get everyone together for our exit from the reception and people are STILL talking about how "Epic" it was! No one wanted the night to be over. That honestly was my only regret...that the night was not long enough! Please, please, consider Tony for your wedding! I do not think I will ever meet another DJ and person like him. I feel bad for people who do not have Tony as the DJ for their wedding. Tony, thank you for your love, support, and friendship! We owe everything to you! |
Tony was awesome for our wedding. Everyone complimented us on how great the music was. He made sure everything was the way we wanted and met with us several times before the wedding to get things perfect. Great playlist of everything we wanted. Wouldn’t consider having anyone different for future events. |
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Tony was simply amazing! Everyone commented on how the DJ kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night! It was music to our ears to hear our guests say it was such a fun wedding reception! He’s so incredibly organized from day one, and truly gets to know his couples so that there’s no chance you won’t enjoy his set! We have already been asked multiple times who our DJ was. And, we’ve been to those weddings when the DJ plays a song and every goes “uh what... drink break”. No time for that! |
![]() When piecing my wedding together, music was big on my list. After a friend’s wedding last year where Tony was the DJ, I knew I needed to talk to him. Right away Tony was amazing to work with. He was down to earth and took the time to get to know me and the vision of our wedding day better. He puts so much thought and care into what he does, and it shows from the first day you work with him to the last minutes of your reception. My wedding day was amazing, from the perfect part of a song playing at the perfect time to sneaking in my husband’s favorite song near the end of the night after I told Tony the song could be passed over since we were running out of time. I could literally go on and on - I will forever be recommending Tony to everyone I know. |
![]() Tony is the greatest of all time, easily the best DJ of any wedding I’ve ever attended! There is no better option if you’re looking to have an AMAZING wedding day! He was extremely organized, prepared, and knowledgeable and was a main reason why our day ran so smoothly. He knows how to read the crowd and kept everyone on the dance floor all night! |
![]() If you are looking for the best in the business, look no further! Tony is the most professional, organized, and friendly DJ you could ever ask for. He made every aspect of planning our wedding easier. All our guests as well as my other vendors commented on his professionalism and expertise. Even though we had a few curve balls come up during our reception, Tony facilitated them flawlessly. He really makes the party happen and keeps your guest happy and dancing all night long! We can’t thank Tony enough for everything he did for us!!! |
![]() Tony definitely made the day better! He helped me out a lot with my venue owner too! He definitely makes you feel more like family instead of a customer. The experience, overall, was just amazing. DJ Crush knows how to get people on the dance floor! |
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Tony was amazing! Extremely organized and keeps everyone on schedule which I loved! I would highly recommend him. He did our wedding a few weeks back. We have had so many compliments about how great he was! He was so great to work with and he really put my mind at ease, I knew after the first time we spoke I didn’t need to worry about a thing!!
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![]() We got married in August and multiple people said our wedding was the most fun wedding they’ve ever been to. We have the absolute BEST DJ in the business to thank for that! Tony kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. He knew exactly what to play, and when to play it. Tony is so personable, it felt like we had been friends for a long time in our brief meetings. He is very organized and helps you make the perfect wedding timeline. Don’t look any further because DJ Crush is the only way to do a Pittsburgh wedding right! |
![]() Tony was amazing! I couldn't have asked for a better day & night. He exceeded my expectations beyond belief! I put my trust in his hands and he was awesome! I couldn't thank him enough! He is the best & will make sure your wedding is a dream come true without any stress!! Any question/concern we had, he was able to answer and ease our minds. He made our wedding day/night the best we could ever ask for.
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![]() DJ Crush is who you NEED to have for your special day!! I have never seen a better DJ at a wedding, and so many of our guests said the same thing. Our dance floor was packed allll night. Like literally, there was never a time where it was even close to half empty. He made sure the night ran smoothly and was more organized than any other DJ we met with. Tony is a great, fun guy and I will continue to recommend him to all of my friends! 🙂 |
![]() Thank you so much for being as organized and responsive through the whole process. YOU really helped make our day extremely special and run incredibly smoothly. Thanks again for getting the dance party outside so quickly after the rain. You were loved by guests and vendors! Everyone tells us how great the music and party were. You really captured everything we wanted this was so amazing because the music and celebration were such an important piece for us! We can’t thank you enough and will be recommending you to anyone looking for a DJ! Start preparing now for an anniversary party! You and Ray can collaborate! |
![]() Thank you so much for everything you did to make our day absolutely perfect. You are an amazing DJ and made our night so much fun! You put the songs together for our choreographed dance it sounded awesome! You made sure that every detail of the night fell into place and really put our minds at ease with everything. Not only are you an amazing DJ, but an amazing person. Nico is lucky to have known you for so many years and for you to be a part of our special day. |
Hands down the best DJ ever!! You had everyone dancing all night long and made our reception such a blast! From the moment we met you we knew we had to have you as a part of our wedding day. We had so much fun with you through this whole wedding process and by the end we felt like we could truly call you a friend. You kept everything so organized through the whole night and were so professional. There wasn’t a moment in the night that the dance floor wasn’t packed! You did such an exceptional job and we are so thankful to have you as part of our special day. We will continue to refer you to everyone and wish we could do it all over again! We could not be happier with the entire experience and for choosing you as our amazing DJ! Thank you so much for helping us to making our wedding day so much fun and truly the BEST DAY EVER! Hope to see you soon! |
Where do I begin?!? You are without a doubt the best. From the zillion emails, Facebook messages, calls, texts… I don’t think I would be half as sane if I had any other DJ; but you’ve been much more. I’m kind of sad that its wedding day so I won’t have to bug you as much… but, Scott does turn the dirty 30 in November 🙂
Anyways! Thank you times a billion. You’re the greatest and I hope you date someone know so we always stay friends!! 🙂 |
When couples are getting into booking their vendors, a lot ask if the vendor(s) have worked at their selected venue. While it is helpful for your vendors to have worked at your venue before, it's not the end all be all.
I have played at just about every popular venue in the Pittsburgh metro region and I know a lot of them very well. However, if I haven't had the opportunity yet, I do my due diligence to reach out to the venue or chat with one of my DJ colleagues about the logistics to ensure I'm fully prepared.
Adler Acres Farm, Butler, PAI've had the luxury of playing for an array of clients over the years; bars, clubs, corporations, organizations, universities, teams... I'm a lucky guy.
Here's a list of many of the clients I've had the pleasure of entertaining over the years!
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