Over sEVENTEEN years of experience
This all started when we were sophomores, raising money for our high school radio station by DJing elementary school dances. After a few kids' parents asked us to do birthday parties, we bought some equipment, burned a bunch of CDs (thank you Napster), and entertained countless 12-year-olds... It didn't take long to realize that weddings are more fun than kids' birthday parties.
Since DJing our first wedding at the age of sixteen, we have developed a passion to help people have a good time without losing the classy feel of an evening. Some DJ services have a large pool of DJs who get assigned to events, but when you hire PBJ, you get one of the three people pictured below handling your event from the initial consultation through the last song of the night.
Since DJing our first wedding at the age of sixteen, we have developed a passion to help people have a good time without losing the classy feel of an evening. Some DJ services have a large pool of DJs who get assigned to events, but when you hire PBJ, you get one of the three people pictured below handling your event from the initial consultation through the last song of the night.
Joe Backe |
I enjoy being a wedding DJ because I simply love to entertain people. There is something very cool about helping create a memorable event on the best day of someone's life. I try to take a moment at every event, when the dance floor is full of people, to walk around and just watch. Seeing people have fun is what it's all about.
As someone who loves music, DJing is a great way to overcome an incredible lack of musical or singing talent. Every event is unique, so finding the perfect songs to really fit each crowd is something I take way too seriously - but I enjoy the challenge. I have lived in Indy my whole life (save for a few years at Ball State), and am a big Colts and Pacers fan. I live in Westfield with my wife Kate, future DJs Walt and Calvin, and two dogs Noodle and Wilbur. |
Brian Carriger |
As strange as it might sound, I believe my time as a DJ has been my destiny since childhood. In 3rd grade I was assigned a project to create a poster that was "All About Me." It included my likes, dislikes, and what I wanted to be when I grew up. I'm sure you can guess that even in 3rd grade, I wanted to be a DJ.
I believe that the DJ truly is the "life of the party." Attitude is everything, and a positive attitude is the number one thing that a DJ should never leave at home. I like to make myself open to trying new things and love to talk to the guests about what kind of music they like. Nothing is more honest than a full dance floor, and nothing else in this business makes me happier. When I'm not DJing, I spend my time with my wonderful wife Whitney, and my two future DJs, daughter Ada, and son Everett. |
Matt Armson |
You know that moment when you hear a song that makes you throw your arms up in the air and shout to your friends, "This song is my jam," or you hear a song that's so powerful you can't help but dance like no one is watching? Yeah? It's those moments that make DJing fun for me.
To me, an excellent DJ strikes the perfect balance between emcee and musician. My goal is that several years after your event, you'll look back and think "Wow! That was truly an amazing time." Those positive long-lasting memories are what I strive to create every time I am working. I'm a recent transplant from Wisconsin and relatively new(ish) to the Indy DJ scene. Outside of DJing you can find me spending time with my friends and family. I live in Westfield with my amazing wife Sara, DJ-in-training Ella, and our dachshund Barkley. |
