Private Events.
Weddings, corporate parties, brand activations, product launches, private parties. MMTD plans the music, plays the music, and runs the room. Twenty-eight years, more than a thousand DJ gigs, three continents.
What we book
WeddingsCeremony, cocktail hour, reception. Open dancefloor format with live performance edits.
CorporateHoliday parties, sales kickoffs, retreats, summer outings. On-brand setlists and crew.
Brand activationsPop-ups, product launches, retail openings, conference VIP rooms.
Private partiesBirthdays, anniversaries, milestone celebrations. House-party energy with pro production.
FestivalsStage curation, opener slots, late-night closers.
Special eventsGalas, fundraisers, sports events. Black-tie capable, hospitality-aware.
Why MMTD
- Twenty-eight years in Chicago nightlife. Founded 1997 by Dan Morrell, formerly DJ Smurf on the B96 Street Mix.
- Receipts. Past slots include opening for Britney Spears, 50 Cent, Run DMC, Kanye West, plus exclusive DJ for the Chicago Bears.
- Trained crew. All MMTD performers have 100+ event reps. No green DJs.
- Hospitality-grade. We work as part of your event team, not as a vendor that shows up with a laptop.
- DJ + live guitar. Founder Dan Morrell layers live guitar over DJ sets, a format that has packed rooms for two decades.
How it works
- Submit the inquiry — date, venue, headcount, music vibe, budget.
- Same-day reply on serious inquiries (M–F before 5pm CT).
- Quote with full breakdown: DJ fee, sound/lighting if needed, travel, contingencies.
- Contract + 50% deposit to lock the date.
- Pre-event call to dial in setlist, must-plays, do-not-plays, MC moments.
- Show day — we arrive early, soundcheck, run the night.
Standard footprint. 1 DJ + table + sound system for up to 200 guests. Larger rooms or outdoor events scaled with additional speakers, subwoofers, lighting, and crew. Quoted per event.
Tell us about the event
Submit dates, venue, headcount, and budget. Reply within 24 hours.
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