Meet the DJs
Meet your Life of the Party Utah DJs
You want your Utah DJ to be an interactive host that makes your evening one you will remember for the rest of your life. Our Life of the Party interactive DJs do much more that just play music and make the occasional announcement. An interactive DJ proves to be an integral part of an event by bringing it to life through dance and verbal interaction. Life of the Party, founded in 2007, is one of Utah’s premier DJ services- providing music, entertainment, dancing, and a unique brand that is a cut about the rest.
Rob Ferre
DJ/MC and Owner of Life of the Party
“DJ Rob,” founder of Life of the Party Entertainment, began DJing over 15 years ago when he got his first taste of mixing and entertaining crowds with music as a stadium DJ for the Utah Buzz. In college at Southern Utah University, Rob was a DJ for Power 91.
After graduation, he moved to Orlando, Florida, the number one family destination in the world. As an interactive DJ, Rob entertained guests in renowned theme parks that are known for their quality entertainment, including The Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, and Sea World. DJ Rob provided superior family entertainment as a full time DJ and Show Host for the one-of-a-kind Nickelodeon Family Suites. DJ Rob’s experience and training in Orlando present you with a brand of entertainment unlike any other in Utah.
Life of the Party Entertainment began in Utah after Rob’s return to his hometown in 2006. Over the past eight years, he and his team have DJ’d and Emceed more than 500 special events. Rob is your perfect music maestro for weddings, corporate events, youth events and dances, bar and bat mitzvahs, and more. You may also have seen him on the David Letterman Show or performing with local improv comedy group Quick Wits.
As a full time DJ, Rob is a dignified member of the American Disc Jockey Association and is proud leading Life of the Party to an “A” rating on the BBB. He has also earned perfect five-star overall ratings on user-review sites weddingwire.com and Yelp. RobFerre.com
Larissa Villers Ferre
DJ/MC and Host
Larissa has entertained crowds from France to LA, working for private events as well as companies like LucasFilm, Disney and New York City Comicon.
She is an active performer, most recently singing, dancing and entertaining crowds at Walt Disney World. You can also find her singing her heart out on the stage at Hale Centre Theatre.
Her background is in event planning and management, enabling her to listen to your vision and designs her entertainment to fit your needs.
Todd Thompson
DJ/MC and Host
Todd joins Life of the Party from his days of being a cruise director with Holland America where he hosted and DJ’d weddings, special events and parties. Todd’s vibrant and engaging personality lends itself nicely to being an entertainer for your event, especially considering his extensive entertainment background. You may have recently seen him on stage at the Desert Star Theater or the Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Theater. Todd is perfect for your party, wedding or corporate event.
Keith Allen
DJ/MC and Performer
Keith continues his ten years of work experience in the entertainment industry with joining the Life of the Party team. You may recognize him as one of the creators and stars of Youtube sensation, “Dark Lord Funk,” or “Talk Nerdy to Me.” The dance bug infected Keith at an early age and you can still find him in the middle of every dance floor when he isn’t the DJ running the show. As both a stage performer and song writer, he brings expertise and musical professionalism that will add the personal touch you want to every one of your events. Always looking to bring an extra amount of energy and excitement to your event, he’ll help take your party to new levels. Keith will cater to your every request while keeping your guests grooving from the first song to the last.
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Aries
MC and Party Motivator
You think you know what a good MC is? Well think again because we have a game changer that will blow your mind and his name is Aries. He is an Actor, Director and Dancer from Boston and he surely knows how to make your party become the talk of the town! He is incredible and brings so much energy to the party. He keeps everyone dancing all night long to the very end. He tailors the party to exactly how you want it and he is extremely professional and creates memorable nights that you will always remember. So if you're ready to have your friends and family members still talking about your your incredible party 20 years later, Make the move and request Aries!
Number 1 requested MC for Mitzvahs, Quinces and Corporate Events!
Shayne Taylor
Emcee/ DJ
situation and still make it a fun night. Shayne was amazing at his ability to do both. With each announcement, Shayne spoke the perfect words.”
MORGAN FENNER
DJ/MC/Party Entertainer/Videographer
Morgan is our most requested DJ/MC/Party Entertainer for family and community programs. She is on the floor and moving with your entire party and can party all night long. She is an active performer and you can catch her on many of the theatrical stages across the valley.
She is also a video producer and can capture your event in a video you will keep as a keepsake for years after your big events.
Kat BAKER
DJ/MC
Kat is delighted to join Life of the Party as a DJ, MC, and party entertainer. She aims to please and with her vibrant personality and attention to detail, she is sure to make any event a smash. Originally from California, she has a wealth of experience in performing, hosting, and entertaining. She is a dancer, singer, actress, and choreographer, and has most recently been seen on stage at the Hale Center Theater in Sandy! Kat has worked as a DJ and host at Legoland and has even been a host for the promotions department at a casino. She is sure to go above and beyond to make sure that your event is special, memorable, and tailored to meet your every need!
Mike Goodkind
DJ/MC
Mike Goodkind is an In-Arena Host and Hype Man for the Utah Jazz. Come to any of the home games at Delta Center and you can find him bringing the energy to the fans of Salt Lake City. He's been announcing and emceeing events since age 15. The New York native can't wait to bring his passion to the dance floor of every party he emcees and DJ’s.
Ricky Barrera
DJ
Ricky Barrera hailing from Provo and originally from Miami. He has the special sauce to get your party jumping. An entertaining talent with mixing skills to boot. Ricky will take your event to an 11. Check him out on instagram @therickybarrera .
DJ Black Magic
DJ/MC
Hello All! I'm TJ. DJ Black Magic is my Business. I got my Start in 2018 and have been going strong ever since. My goal as a DJ is to make you smile and keep the fun alive. I'm a lot of fun for people of all Ages. I do all kinds of events from Weddings, Graduation Parties and Birthday Parties to Business Events and Back Yard Barbecues. You need me to dance? Yeah I can do that! You need me to help move and set up tables and Chairs, I'm your Guy! My set up is quick and easy. I'm in and ready to play music in less than an hour and I'm out even faster. I'm extremely flexable and one of the most laid back people you will ever meet. I'd love to be able to help you with your Event.
Don Woodbury
DJ and Master of Ceremonies
Having done thousands of events, Don can call on his expertise to weave his magic into YOUR own personal experience! Time after time clients are amazed at the level of customer service, technical expertise and just plain FUN he brings to events. He has mastered technical DJ skills such as beat mixing, cutting and chopping, etc., which all add to the dance floor experience. But more importantly, Don is a pro at feeling the dance floor energy shift, and quickly responds with the next song/style/feel to keep a dance floor on fire. He is also a wonderful Master of Ceremonies and can warm up any audience and keep things on track.
He has DJ'd all kinds of events--weddings, corporate events, private parties, school dances, product promotions, and fashion shows. Don has pleased customers from high-end, sophisticated functions, large events with several thousand people, and intimate private parties and celebrations. Every client is important to Don. He LOVES to delight his customers!
Daulton Swan
DJ/MC and Performer
Daulton Swan has a passion for music and an even bigger passion for fun. He will make sure all of your guests are moving and grooving until they can’t groove no more. He has worked as a gym coach for the last 6 years working with kids of all ages and has been inspiring them through music and movement from day one. As part of his coaching job he has had the opportunity to go and do school assemblies, parades, birthday parties and more. He knows how to make a fun and safe atmosphere where guests, and especially kids, can express themselves freely through music. His outgoing, fun, loud, and spunky attitude is almost contagious making him the best choice for your next party.
Melissa Robison
Business Manager
Melissa Robison is the voice behind most of the Life of the Party correspondence. She works with Utah Symphony | Utah Opera managing over 700 event volunteers each year. She also loves the art of performance as she performs Improv with a local comedy troupe, Quick Wits. Melissa has acted, directed, stage managed, designed and taught theater up and down the state of Utah for the last 20 years. She is a story teller by trade, speaking and inspiring youth and teaches community theatre classes. She loves working with Life of the Party and would be more than honored to help you plan your celebration!
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