We were contacted by Ileana Sterental just a few weeks’ before her son’s Bar Mitzvah. Ileana was panicking because the DJ she had hired for the party had cancelled at the last minute. Unfortunately, she had hired a “budget DJ” who was only charging $500, but he had cancelled on her because he had been offered a higher paying job. Unfortunately, Ileana is not alone in having this type of thing happen to her: this happens a lot when you go with a “budget DJ.” Sometimes they don’t even show up for the event.

As many of her family was coming from Venezuela, there was no way that she was going to be able to cancel the party at the last minute, so we were pleased that we were able to offer her our services. Luckily, two of our team members, Grady Turner and Ralph Evangelista, were free for her afternoon event, and we were able to step in and save her son’s Bar Mitzvah!

At the Mitzvah at the Crown Plaza Cabana in Palo Alto in mid-February, Ralph spun the tunes and provided a fantastic Latin feel with a great mix of salsa and merengue tunes to keep all of the guests on the dance floor. Grady kept the kids occupied and having fun with lots of games and dancing, and the event was truly a great success!

When you’ve got a special occasion, you can’t take the chance of your DJ cancelling at the last minute and leaving all of your plans in the dust. With Alan Waltz Entertainment, we take care of YOU. We sit down and plan with you from initial idea all the way through to taking down the last piece of equipment, and when we agree an event with you, you know that you can count on us to make it the special occasion you’re dreaming of.

Not only do we offer some of the best Disc Jockeys for events in the Bay Area, but Alan Waltz Entertainment now offers full event production for all events. Whether you have a mitzvah or a corporate event, you can contact Alan Waltz to discuss your needs. With our handy Event Planner right on our website, you can give us all the information up front and submit it directly. Is someone is being honored, which song choices you’d like, the overall feel, what you want us to wear, and more. We’ll work with you from your first thoughts all the way through to taking down our set-up and make sure you’re completely satisfied with the results! We can transform any room into a spectacular space for both children and adults to play, have fun, and make the most of your special event.

Jacob's Night Club Themed Bar Mitzvah

In early February, we worked with Lisa Leisten on her son’s Bar Mitzvah Celebration held at the College of San Mateo. With our mitzvah celebrations, we listen to your needs and put together a plan for what’s right for your family! With the Leistens, we offered coordination for the whole event, including decoration, lighting, talent, and casino, so they didn’t need to worry about a thing. Lisa gave us a glowing review:
“ Alan Waltz and his team are TOP NOTCH!  One should definitely take the time to meet with Alan when deciding on a DJ for their Bar/Bat mitzvah, wedding, graduation, dance or other special occasion.  I have had the pleasure to work with Alan on both my sons’ Bar Mitzvahs and each was a huge success.  Alan knows his stuff and is able to keep both adults and children engaged.


I consider Alan to be professional, responsive and honest.  Alan will never tell you something just to get the business.  He will let you know straight out what is possible and what is not – and, if it’s not possible, Alan will take the time to discuss realistic options so that your expectations for the event you desire are met. 

In addition to DJ’ing, Alan is also able to assist you with any theme/décor type arrangements for that special occasion.  Alan has the uncanny ability to take a concept and visualize what the final outcome will look like – even if you can’t.   He has great ideas and is able to provide many options to choose from.
Alan has a wonderful customer service orientation and will take the time to answer any of your questions – even if they are not directly related to his work.  Most DJ’s are not be willing to go that extra mile  - but Alan Waltz will.

I can’t recommend Alan Waltz Entertainment enough.  Before making a final decision on a DJ, contact Alan. You will be glad you did!”

After every event, we ask for your feedback so we know what we did right and what we should continue to do in the future. As always, it’s about you and your satisfaction, so when you choose us, we work with you to make it everything you want your event to be!

Look around the site and read feedback from other satisfied clients, and you’ll see why we’re the best DJs and event production company in the Bay Area!