So, we were trying to get that little summer festival off the ground again last year. You know the one, down by the river. Always a struggle, especially the entertainment part. We needed a DJ, someone who wouldn’t scare off the old folks but still keep the younger crowd from just staring at their phones. Someone mentioned Peak Entertainment DJ Missoula. Had a fancy enough name, I guess.
Finding and Booking These Guys
Honestly, finding them wasn’t rocket science. Quick search, got a number. Called them up. The person I talked to, sounded like they knew their stuff, or at least they talked a good game. We went back and forth a bit on what we needed. No crazy club music, more like a mix, something for everyone. They seemed to get it. Price was, well, it was a price. Not cheap, not gonna lie, but we were kinda stuck for options that year.
The booking part was mostly emails. A bit of paperwork. I had to chase them once or twice to confirm a few things. You know how it is. You’re trying to get a hundred things done, and you just want people to be on the ball. They got there in the end, but it made me a little antsy, I’ll admit.
The Day of the Festival – The Actual Gig
Alright, festival day. They rolled in. Their setup looked professional enough, speakers, lights, all that jazz. The DJ they sent, I think his name was Mike, or Mark, something like that. Seemed like a decent enough fella.
When they first started playing, mmm, it was a bit… vanilla. You know, super safe tunes. I saw a few folks kinda looking around, not really getting into it. I was thinking, “Oh boy, here we go.” I had to go over and have a word. Just a friendly one, like, “Hey, feel the vibe, man, we got all sorts here.”
To his credit, he did try. He started taking a few requests, mixed in some older classics with some newer stuff that wasn’t too wild. Things definitely picked up after that. The sound quality was good, I’ll give them that. No crackling, no blown speakers. That’s a plus. People started dancing a bit, even my Aunt Carol who usually just complains about the noise.
There were a couple of moments where the transitions between songs were a bit… clunky. Like, you could tell he was thinking about it too much. But hey, nobody’s perfect, right? Especially when you’re trying to please a Missoula crowd with all its different tastes.
So, What’s the Verdict on Peak Entertainment?
Look, Peak Entertainment DJ Missoula, they did the job we hired them for. They played music. People didn’t leave in droves. Was it the most amazing, life-changing DJ set I’ve ever heard? Nah. Not by a long shot. But it was… fine. For what we paid, and for a local festival, it was adequate.
Would I shout their name from the rooftops? Probably not. Would I hire them again? Well, that’s a tough one. If the budget was tight and other options were slim, maybe. It’s always a gamble with these things, isn’t it? You’re just hoping they show up and don’t completely mess it up.
At the end of the day, the festival happened, people had a reasonably good time with the music. And I learned a bit more about making sure you’re super clear on your music expectations way before the actual event. You live and learn, right? That’s just how it goes when you’re trying to make things happen in a small town.
