We made this video to help explain the safety measures that Stumptown DJs is taking during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the video we describe the various precautionary steps, equipment and PPE that is necessary to professionally DJ an event in Oregon and Washington utilizing current government mandates / orders.

Avi was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota before eventually finding their way to Portland, Oregon.

Whether they were making mixtapes, playing trombone in jazz combos and big bands, or controlling the music at parties, they have always been surrounded by music. They had their start in the industry while in the Midwest, working for a high volume DJ event company. Versed in a variety of genres, DJ Avi is sure to play any and all of your favorites.

As a queer person, diversity is important to them, and they can bring that to the table musically and culturally. As an MC, DJ Avi is able to make announcements in Russian and Spanish. They welcome folks from any and all backgrounds. They especially enjoy DJing weddings for the opportunity to bring fun dance party to a couples’ special day.

DJ Avi is known for being approachable, humorous, charismatic, and organized, able to adapt to and entertain any crowd at any event. They’re sure to be a perfect match for your next event.

Ben, AKA DJ Benni, has been involved in event production of all kinds for over a decade. Whether it be his beginnings managing the pro-sound and lighting production team at PSU, his freelance work as an audio engineer, or his professional DJ career, Ben simply loves events and he understands the logistics of them well.

Originally from the Tri-Cities metro area of Washington, Ben has lived in Portland since 2010 and considers it home now. Music has been a part of his life since learning how to play the guitar as a young boy, and it continues to permeate all areas of his life whether it be work or play. He loves genres of all kinds, stretching across the spectrum with heavy metal, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, EDM, and so much more.

In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife, and two dogs. In the Winter, they head up to Mt. Hood to ride at Meadows ski resort together. When the weather is nice, he likes to spend time solo trail running or road biking with his buddies all over the Pacific NorthWest.

When he’s DJing a wedding, Ben takes pride in knowing that he is part of two individuals most memorable day of their lives. He loves to absorb the positive energy at any of his events and express it through various songs. Hopefully next, you’ll invite him to be part of your day.

The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2020 recognizes the top local Wedding Professionals that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® are awarded solely based on the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds. Awards are determined by a combination of four factors: overall rating (quality), total number of reviews (quantity), review performance from 2019 (recency), and consistency of reviews from year to year (consistency). This year’s recipients represent the top 5% of WeddingWire’s vendor community, across all service categories and all regions throughout the US, Canada and abroad.

The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2019 recognizes the top local Wedding Professionals that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® are awarded solely based on the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds. Awards are determined by a combination of four factors: overall rating (quality), total number of reviews (quantity), review performance from 2018 (recency), and consistency of reviews from year to year (consistency). This year’s recipients represent the top 5% of WeddingWire’s vendor community, across all service categories and all regions throughout the US, Canada and abroad.

We recently sat down with Roland Salas of www.rolandsalasphoto.com. He recently started a podcast called Broken Lens. In it, he plans to interview many wedding vendors in the Portland area and he is wanting to know what all the important info couples need for their big day. It’s a real interesting topic, especially for all those currently planning their wedding.

Click on the picture above to listen to the podcast or click here. 

The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2017 recognizes the top local Wedding Professionals that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® are awarded solely based on the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds. Awards are determined by a combination of four factors: overall rating (quality), total number of reviews (quantity), review performance from 2016 (recency), and consistency of reviews from year to year (consistency). This year’s recipients represent the top 5% of WeddingWire’s vendor community, across all service categories and all regions throughout the US, Canada and abroad.

The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2016 recognizes the top local Wedding Professionals that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® are awarded solely based on the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds. Awards are determined by a combination of four factors: overall rating (quality), total number of reviews (quantity), review performance from 2015 (recency), and consistency of reviews from year to year (consistency). This year’s recipients represent the top 5% of WeddingWire’s vendor community, across all service categories and all regions throughout the US, Canada and abroad.

Ty Turner started his musical trajectory in Olympia, WA and his experience is reflective of the town’s vibrant culture. With a background in guitar and drums, Ty played in multiple bands before immersing himself in the world of nightlife. Ty has been DJing since 2009 and throwing events for just as long. He prides himself on digging deep into different genres and specializes in pop, house, and hip-hop

The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 recognizes the top local Wedding Professionals that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® are awarded solely based on the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds. Awards are determined by a combination of four factors: overall rating (quality), total number of reviews (quantity), review performance from 2014 (recency), and consistency of reviews from year to year (consistency). This year’s recipients represent the top 5% of WeddingWire’s vendor community, across all service categories and all regions throughout the US, Canada and abroad.

Judge Michael McShane struck down Oregon’s constitutional amendment denying loving and committed same-sex couples from the freedom to marry!  The order will take effect immediately, meaning marriage licenses will be available momentarily!

Today, we congratulate all the happy couples who can now walk down the aisle and finally say those two magical words: “I do.”

This is a historic day for freedom and equality, and one we ever won’t forget.

Today, we proved that here in Oregon, freedom means freedom for everyone.