DJ Phil Does It

Q: What do you wear?

To weddings I wear a black or dark blue button-up shirt and dark slacks.

Q: What is your travel and break down fee?

If an event is further than one hour's drive from North Austin I will ask for a $50 or $100 travel fee depending on the distance. I do not charge for set-up and break down. Clients only pay for the duration of the event from when music (or sound) first begins to the end of the event.

Q: Do you take music requests?

My clients have the opportunity to be as hands-on or hands-off with music selections at their events as they choose. I send a music request checklist to every client who books me. Clients can give me permission to accept requests from their guests (or not) and can complete a "do-not-play" list to avoid hearing songs or genres they don't like.

Q: Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Yes, I can run sound and microphones for your wedding ceremony and play music for cocktail hour.

Q: Are you fully insured?

Yes, I have a $2 million general liability insurance policy.

Q: Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

I can always provide dance floor lighting free of charge. I provide uplighting for an additional fee. I do not provide a photo booth service.

Q: How early do you come to set up?

I arrive at a venue at least two hours before I have to run any sound or play any music. So, if your guests will be arriving at 3:00pm for a wedding ceremony at 3:30pm, I will arrive at the venue by (at latest) 1:00pm to begin setting up to play pre-ceremony music when your guests arrive at 3:00pm.

Q: What's the vinyl bar?

For an additional fee I will bring two curated bins of vinyl records (and a case of 45's) from my private collection to your event and invite guests to dig through them, pick out records, and make requests. Depending on the styles of music you are into I can pack the bins with rock, pop, R&B, soul, funk, 80's, and more.

Q: How much do you charge as a deposit and when is my full balance due?

In order to book me, in addition to returning your completed and signed contract, you will have to pay a 25-30% deposit/retainer. Your remaining balance will be due the day before your event.

Reception pricing

Prices start at $1,200

Packages

Prices start at $1,200

Category: DJ

Type: Solo DJ

Size of act: 1

Genres: Country/Folk

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About DJ Phil Does It

DJ Phil Does It

Professional Event DJ

I'm an event DJ serving Central Texas with 20 years of experience rocking parties. I love taking requests and work long hours to custom tailor music selections to the mood of my clients' events. I bring all of my own gear so, if you give me a power outlet, I can start a dance party. I also MC receptions and can run sound and microphones for ceremonies and presentations.

My (1) taste, (2) mixing abilities, (3) vast vinyl record collection, and (4) experience mixing vinyl are the things that separate me from other local professionals. If you love vinyl records, ask about my "Vinyl Record Bar," a service that no other local DJ or event company provides.

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Services

Ceremony microphones and sound
Dancefloor lighting
Master of ceremonies
Multimedia displays
Multiple location support
Music during breaks
Projector equipment
Sound system capability audience <300 -
Uplighting

Musical genres

Country/Folk
Disco/Funk
EDM/House
Jazz
Latin
Motown/Soul
Pop/Top 40s
R&B
Rap/Hip Hop
Rock

Event types

After party
Cocktail hour
Couples luncheon
Elopement
Engagement party
Farewell brunch
Rehearsal dinner
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception
Wedding shower
Welcome party

DJ Phil Does It packages

4-hours

Price$1,200

Description

My pricing is straightforward: based on the amount of time you need me to run amplified sound. Each additional hour above four is $200/hr. If I have a piece of gear that you need or will make your event better, I'm going to bring it. The only things I charge extra for are karaoke, uplighting ($200), the vinyl record bar ($350), and travel if you're more than an hour's drive from Austin ($50/hr). I can accommodate events with up to 300 guests.

What’s included

DJing & MCing (all announcements)
Speakers for ceremony, cocktail hour, & reception
Lavalier (lapel) & wireless handheld mics
Inputs to accommodate instruments or vocalists
Dancefloor party lighting
Custom edits or mash-ups for special dance songs
Travel up to an hour's drive from Austin

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Most Unique DJ in Austin!
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•Natalie F.•Aug 26
DJ Phil Does It was the DJ at our June 7, 2025, wedding at the Addison Grove in Austin, Texas. He was one of the most unique vendors we could have chosen, and he did an exceptional job. The vinyl bar he offers—letting guests sort through crates of vinyl to make requests—not only made guests feel involved and gave them something to do, it's also an offering I've never seen before from any other DJ. The selections, all curated by Phil based on our meetings, were amazing, and he had something for everyone: the millennial bride and groom, our millennial and Gen Z friends, and our boomer and Gen X parents. I would recommend DJ Phil Does It to absolutely anyone getting married in the Austin area. Such a phenomenal experience from start to finish. You can't go wrong with his song-selection spreadsheets, timely communication, and overall great attitude and personable nature. He really curated our wedding music to feel like us, catering to us and our guests rather than just playing generic wedding music. Again, I can't recommend him enough!
DJ Phil is genuinely great at his job!
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•Clara N.•Aug 13, 2025
DJ Phil is great at his job!! We hired him for our wedding reception, and he crushed it. His website is chock full of information, including his very fair prices, and additional recommendations. Our first meeting with him demonstrated that this guy loves music and is really a sound nerd at heart. The day of our wedding, he was professional and intuitive. His sound system provided great audio throughout the ceremony and reception, and his whole set up matched our black tie wedding. He did a great job of incorporating our requests, while also adding in guest requests from the vinyl bar (such a cool addition that we got so many compliments on!). He read the room and picked up the energy when needed and lowered the volume when asked. Overall, we are super happy we went with Phil. He met all our needs and elevated our party! Thank you, Phil!
Absolutely amazing Wedding DJ
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•David S.•Jun 12, 2025
DJ Phil was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! He brought the perfect energy and thoughtfulness to every part of our day—from the ceremony audio to the dance floor. The vinyl bar was such a unique and fun touch—our guests absolutely loved flipping through the records and making requests. It created such a personal and nostalgic vibe during cocktail hour. The ceremony audio was crystal clear, and the uplighting added a beautiful ambiance that transformed our venue once the sun went down. DJ Phil read the crowd perfectly and kept everyone dancing all night long. His transitions were seamless, and the music was a perfect mix of what we loved and what got people moving. He was professional, easy to work with, and brought such a cool, laid-back vibe that helped make our day feel relaxed and fun. Highly, highly recommend!
Stop Reading This & Book DJ Phil Right Now
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•Emily U.•Apr 26, 2025
From the beginning, Phil was a true class act to work with. He was always incredibly prompt, professional, and organized, and took the time to talk with us about the kind of event our wedding was going to be. We threw a lot at him - ceremony audio, ambient dinner music, and dance tunes - and he handled every transition flawlessly. What I love most about Phil's style is that he brought just enough energy to the event and the announcements but overall let his DJ skill and expertise with the music lead the evening. The uplighting was so fun and well worth the upgrade, especially for our venue that didn't have dimmable lights. I also appreciate that the space of the venue was taken into consideration when setting the volume - loud enough to be fun, but the perfect level to still hear those near you. We stayed on the dance floor all night so that we could enjoy the whole experience. Can't say enough nice things - thanks a million, Phil!

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