News & Events
Astro uplighting will turn your party into an event!
[Click here for Astro uplighting video] Imagine for your reception, beautiful colors that match your theme illuminating the walls — precisely color matched! You can have it with Astro’s state-of-the-art Wire Free LED Uplighting. These fully-charged lights don’t need outlets, so there is no need for ugly wires taped to the floor or to position them by outlets. Astro uplighting can create more than 1 million color combinations, and the set up is quick and easy. Set up indoors or out - at any party, these powerful LEDs will have your guests marveling with “oohs” and “ahhs.” Call Astro at 757.460.2224 for more information!
Party down on Astro’s lighted dance floor!
Video Gaming, on a whole new level
Astro Entertainment can KINECT your next party with video game fun! Astro has all major gaming consoles, including the brand new Xbox Kinect! PS3, Wii — perfect for birthday parties, team bonding events, corporate functions, schools and more! Click here for more about Astro’s Video Gaming parties!
Photo and Video all in one - INSTANTLY!
Astro Entertainment is always on the cutting edge of “the next big thing” in DJ entertainment. Our new Instant Memories Photo/Video booth is one-of-a-kind and perfect for receptions, bar mitzvahs, retirement parties, birthdays - parties of all kinds. This open -air booth takes traditional photo strips AND video, plus Astro has TONS OF FUN props to spice things up! Click here to learn more!
Astro Entertainment joins the ADJA!
In an continuous effort to improve our services, better ourselves as DJs and sales consultants, Astro has joined the American Disc Jockey Association. The ADJA has a long and storied history of assisting DJ services across the country. It also gives Astro the opportunity to mingle and share ideas with other DJs in the market in an effort to improve the DJ community as a whole. The ADJA web site also offers many helpful hints to consumers looking for the right DJ.
Astro PartyCams! Digital cameras and high def video cams for your guests to shoot the event!
It’s very popular at weddings for disposable cameras to be placed on the tables for the guests to take photos. The cameras are then left for the family to develop and keep. Astro PartyCams take that idea to a whole NEW, EASIER and MORE EXCITING level! Astro will supply high quality digital cameras AND Flip Ultra HD cams. After the event, Astro will post the photos and videos online for all to see. Astro will also professionally edit together the still shots and video and present to the bride and groom a DVD they will always remember! Perfect for weddings, any special event - and a great complement to your professional photographer or videographer! Contact Steve Weddle for more information!
Astro is your award-winning wedding DJ service and “Best Of Virginia Beach” recipient!
Astro Entertainment recently won awards from two very prestigious wedding-related services, and The Virginian-Pilot. Knot magazine honored us with a “Best of” Award, and we received our second Bride’s Choice Award from WeddingWire.com. Astro also received our secnd Reader’s Choice Gold Winner Award for “Best of Virginia Beach” in the DJ/Entertainment category from The Virginian-Pilot
The new Astro DJ Shop is now open!
“Wow!” “Oooooh,” “Aaaaah!” Yes, you’ll be hearing these expressions when you sport a state-of-the-art Astro Entertainment T-Shirt! The new Astro DJ Shop is now open! Plenty of merchandise now available - t-shirts, coffee mugs, clocks, caps and more! Click here to check it out!
Say “Cheese, Cheese, Cheese, Cheese, Cheese, Cheese” — six photos in a flash! It’s the NEW Boardwalk Photo Booth!
It’s new and it will be the hit of YOUR party! The Boardwalk Photo Booth prints out a classic strip of six photos - in black and white or color - in a flash. Click here for more information and photos!
The Astro Party Store can add just the right touch to your next holiday or themed party or bar-mitzvah!
Find a complete collection of party favors at the Astro Party Store - costumes, candies, hats, noisemakers, toys, personalized items and much more!
Astro DJ Kurt Etheridge making headlines …literally!
Kurt is one of the hosts of Astro’s popular “Survey Says” game show. Kurt and technical supervisor Jay Johnson went on the road recently to King George county to entertain the Department of Social Services in a madcap night of fun and trivia. So much fun that the affair caught the attention of the Free Lance Star newspaper who wrote a story about it. And the Survey Says click here to read it!
DJ Larry D knows how to mix it up!
Larry (click here for bio), aside from being an Astro DJ, is also a nationally-renowned mixmaster. If you are looking for a REAL pro remixer for your next party, check out some of Larry D’s work: Larry’s Staying Alive Video Remix Peanut Butter & Jelly Time Larry’s VirtualDJ Live Video Set
¿Estas buscando un DJ Latino?
If you want to put some salsa or merengue into your next party and want an authentic Spanish-speaking DJ, we’ve got him: Christian Rodriguez. Christian is fluent in English and Spanish and is expert in Spanish-flavored music. As with any of our DJs, you can request a specific entertainer for your party. Click here to see Christian’s bio.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday, August 1st, 2009Frequently Asked Questions
Astro Entertainment has been Virginia’s leader in quality wedding and party entertainment since 1986. Our success has not come by accident. We are professionals who take your special day or event very seriously. Below you’ll find a list of questions frequently asked by our prospective clients. We feel that these questions are important tools to use when searching for the very best entertainment for your wedding reception or event. We hope that you will find them useful.
Q: Does Astro sub-contract work out to other disc jockeys in the area?
A: No. All of our entertainers work exclusively for Astro Entertainment. We never sub-contract work to other companies.
Q: How extensive is the Astro music selection?
A: Most of our disc jockeys use digital music selections: MP3s on computers. Each entertainer carries roughly 50,000 songs in all genres. Our DJs carry music varied enough to play at a youngster’s birthday party, yet “classic” enough to perform at a 75th wedding anniversary…and anything in between. Prior to any party or event, our DJ can go over your special music needs. If we don’t have a song you are looking for, we’ll get it!
Q: Do we get to pick the music that will be played at our reception or does the DJ pick it all?
A: Astro puts that decision into the customer’s hands. You can provide a list of 200 songs and tell the DJ to stick to that list, or you can give us a list of 5 songs and trust us to play what we think will work best. If there is anything you don’t want played, we don’t play it. The choice is yours!
Q: Does the DJ take requests from our guests?
A: Yes. Your disc jockey will be more than happy to play requests from your guests, if it’s O.K. with you, and the request is appropriate. If you’d rather we didn’t take requests, we won’t.
Q: Will the DJ play CD’s or MP3s provided by the customer and/or guests?
A: Yes. If you have music on a CD or a flash drive/iPod, we will play it. We will be glad to play anything you wish…as long as it’s appropriate.
Q: Does Astro offer demo videos of the DJs?
A: No. Astro does not offer demos because each Wedding Reception/party is totally different than the next. The music, crowd, atmosphere, and overall energy of the party will always be unique and fun for each individual bride and groom! Demo tapes often demonstrate only one end of the spectrum. When we talk to you about your event and the type of “atmosphere” you are looking for, we will try to fit the entertainer to your tastes.
Q: Can we come to a wedding reception and watch an Astro Disc Jockey perform?
A: No. Our prospective clients are more than welcome to see us in action at any of our public appearances. Astro will not market ourselves at anyone’s wedding reception or party…including yours.
Q: How will the DJ be dressed?
A: Professional. All Astro entertainers are required to wear a tuxedo for weddings, unless directed otherwise by you. If you’re event has a special theme, our disc jockeys will be happy to dress the part!
Q: How long has Astro been in business?
A: Astro has proudly served Virginia since 1986…that’s 25 years of “The Areas Top Personality Dee-Jays”!
Q: Is Astro Entertainment a member of the Better Business Bureau and/or Chamber of Commerce?
A: Yes. Our membership demonstrates our integrity. Astro has been a member of both the Better Business Bureau and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years. Our service record is outstanding and our reputation is extremely important to us.
Q: Does Astro have emergency back-up equipment and/or staff?
A: Yes. We understand that the unforeseen can occur. We never book all of our entertainers. In the event of an emergency, Astro has a warehouse full of sound equipment, standby Astro Party Vans, and professional disc jockeys on-call—ready to deliver the equipment or do the job!
Q: Can the DJ stay overtime if need be?
A: Yes. If the party is just too much fun to end at the contracted time, arrangements can be made between you (the customer) and the disc jockey to stick around and keep it going!
Q: Will the DJ be energetic and outgoing or quiet and reserved?
A: That’s totally up to you. Each of our 25 Wedding Reception Disc Jockeys has a unique and individual style of their own. The beauty of this is, we have the ability to pick the entertainer that will best suit your needs…outgoing, reserved, or anywhere in between. Your needs are determined by a combination of the conversations you have with our knowledgeable sales staff and the musical selections you return to us.
Q: Can I chose the DJ I would like to have at my reception?
A: Yes. You may have seen or heard of a specific Astro Disc Jockey that you’d like to have for your event. You can request any DJ you wish. The only time you may come across a problem is when the DJ you want is already booked. (Prices and packages may vary when requesting a specific entertainer.)
Q: Can Astro provide music for the ceremony as well as the reception?
A: Yes. For clients who are having their ceremony and reception within the same venue, Astro can provide the appropriate music and sound system for the ceremony…even if it’s in another room! You may customize your ceremony music to your needs. We can even provide microphones for the minister and/or vocalist if need be. (Additional charges may apply.)
Q: Will the DJ be able to coordinate and emcee the reception?
A: Yes. All of the Astro Wedding Disc Jockeys are trained emcees and will keep your reception running smoothly, coordinating with all of your vendors to ensure that everyone involved is clear of your expectations. We will make all of the necessary announcements needed to keep your guests informed of any upcoming events.
Q: When does the DJ set-up, and do we get charged for set-up time?
A: All Astro Disc Jockeys are required to arrive a minimum of one hour prior to the contracted start time to set-up, get dressed, and have the music playing by the time your first guest arrives. There is no charge for the hour of set-up time.
Q: Can Astro provide lighting and effects or additional services? (Dance floor, light show, casinos, photo booth, etc.)
A: Special effects, or additional services such as casinos, uplighting, Game Show Mania, photo booths or karaoke, can add excitement to any event! Many of our clients prefer to have effects or additional services and others do not. Be sure to discuss your individual needs with your sales consultant when you call. We have a package that’s right for you! To see pictures of our effects in action, click on Add-Ons.
Specialty Music
Saturday, August 1st, 2009Specialty Music
Songs that will give your wedding the personal touch.
There are moments during the wedding reception where you may want to add some musical flavoring of your own, including the cake cutting and bouquet and garter toss. The right song can really highlight and make special these traditional parts of the reception. Astro has included some of the best, most appropriate songs for you to browse.
Last Song
Always And Forever – Heatwave
Closing Time – Semisonic
Could I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
From This Moment On - Shania Twain & Bryan White
Good Riddance {Time Of Your Life} - Green Day
I’ve Had The Time Of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
I Wanna Grow Old With You - Adam Sandler
Last Dance - Donna Summer
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
Remember When – Alan Jackson
Save The Best For Last - Vanessa Williams
Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble
The Party’s Over - Nat King Cole
To Make You Feel My Love - Garth Brooks
Truly, Madly, Deeply - Savage Garden
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole / Natalie Cole
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
When I Said I Do – Clint Black & Lisa Hartman
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
You’re Still The One - Shania Twain
Cake Cutting
Cut the Cake - Average White Band
Cuts like a Knife – Bryan Adams
Eat It – Weird Al
Happy Together - The Turtles
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher
I Wanna Grow Old With You - Adam Sandler
Love & Marriage - Frank Sinatra
Mack the Knife – Bobby Darin
Oh Yeah! – Yello
Peter Gunn Theme – Henry Mancini
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
Recipe For Love - Harry Connick Jr.
Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
That’s Amore’ - Dean Martin
When I’m 64 - The Beatles
Yummy Yummy Yummy – Ohio Express
Garter Removal & Placement
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins
Do Ya Think I’m Sexy - Rod Stewart
Hot In Here – Nelly
Hot Legs – Rod Stewart
Jaws Theme
Keep Your Hands To Yourself – Georgia Satellites
Kiss - Prince
Legs - ZZ Top
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
Mission Impossible Theme – Lalo Schifrin
Oh Yeah! – Yello
Slow Hand – Pointer Sisters
The Stripper - David Rose
U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
Whatta Man – Salt-N-Pepa
Wild Thing – Tone Loc
Wild Thing – Troggs
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Garter Toss
Bad Boys - Inner Circle
Bad to the Bone – George Thorogood
I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls
Just A Gigolo – David Lee Roth
Macho Man - Village People
Monday Night Football Theme - FOX Sports
Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
The Boys Are Back in Town – Thin Lizzy
Bouquet Toss
Bad Girls – Donna Summer
Girls, Girls, Girls – Motley Crue
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
Girls Night Out - The Judds
Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang
Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera
Man! I Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain
Material Girl – Madonna
Miss America Theme - Various
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Sex In The City Theme – TV Theme
She’s A Beauty – The Tubes
Single Ladies – Beyonce
This One’s For The Girls – Martina McBride
Where My Girls At – 702
Whipped Cream {Dating Game Theme} - Herb Alpert
Not Enough?
Astro Entertainment DJs carry a digital music library with 40,000+ songs. Our online music lists are just a small sampling of our music. To help you with more of your wedding reception music, you can request from your Astro sales representative music lists with artists by genre.
Click here to view our party favorites selections.
Contact us now to request a music list with the top artist from all your favorite genres.
Music Listing
Saturday, August 1st, 2009Music Lists
Songs that will give your wedding the personal touch.
Music can soothe the soul and energize the spirit. Music moves us emotionally and physically. The foundation of every wedding reception, bar mitzvah, school dance – party, is the music. We understand this, of course. Astro Entertainment DJs carry every kind of music imaginable … and then some. We put the figure around 40,000 – 50,000 songs titles, give or take. Listed for your convenience are some of the songs that have been rocking dance floors for a few years to 50 years. These lists are just idea starters. Now, let’s get this party started!
Party Favorites
| 1999 – Prince ABC – Jackson Five Addicted to Love – Robert Palmer Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Gaye Ain’t Too Proud to Beg – Temptations All My Rowdy Friends – Hank Jr. Alley Cat – Bent Fabric Another One Bites the Dust – Queen At the Hop – Danny & the Juniors Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot Back That Thing Up - Juvenile Bad Moon Rising – CCR Bad to the Bone – George Thorogood Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown – Jim Croce Believe - Cher Billy Jean – Michael Jackson Boogie Oogie Oogie – Taste of Honey Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf Brick House – Commodores Brown-Eyed Girl – Van Morrison Build Me Up Buttercup - Foundations Bus Stop - Teddy Pendergrass Bust A Move – Young MC California Love – Tupac & Dr. Dre Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer Carolina Girls – Showmen Celebration – Kool & the Gang Cha Cha Slide – Mr. C Chicken Dance – Various Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners Conga! - Miami Sound Machine Copacabana – Barry Manilow Cotton Eyed Joe – Rednex Crank That – Soulja Boy Crazy In Love – Beyonce Cupid Shuffle - Cupid Da Butt – EU Dancing Queen – ABBA December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) – 4 Seasons Disco Inferno – Trammps Do You Love Me? Contours Don’t Stop Believing - Journey Don’t Stop ‘Till You – Michael Jackson Electric Slide – Marcia Griffiths Family Tradition – Hank Williams, Jr Fire – Ohio Players Flashlight - Parliament Flo Rida – Low Footloose – Kelly Loggins Forever – Chris Brown Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc Funkytown – Lipps Inc Gasolina – Daddy Yankee Get Busy – Sean Paul Get Down Tonight – KC & the Sunshine Band Get Low – Lil Jon & The East Side Boys Get the Party Stated – Pink Mountain Music – Alabama Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett My Girl – Temptations New York, New York – Frank Sinatra Old Time Rock n’ Roll – Bob Seger Oye Como Va – Santana Paradise by the Dashboard Lights – Meatloaf Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry Poker Face – Lady Gaga Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison Proud Mary – CCR Push It – Salt-N-Pepa Red Red Wine – UB40 Respect – Aretha Franklin Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley Rock This Town – Stray Cats Rocky Top – Various Runaround Sue – Dion Satisfaction – Rolling Stones Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind Shoop – Salt-N-Pepa September – Earth, Wind & Fire Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye Sexyback – Justin Timberlake Shook It All Night Long – AC/DC Shout – Otis Day & The Nights Smooth – Santana Some Kinda Wonderful –Grand Funk Soul Man – Blues Brothers Start Me Up – Rolling Stones Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Strokin’ – Clarence Carter Suavemente – Elvis Crespo Superfreak – Rick James Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tainted Love – Soft Cell Take On Me – A-Ha The Bird – Morris Day The Hustle – Van McCoy The Power - Snap The Twist – Chubby Checker The Wanderer – Dion The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra Thriller – Michael Jackson Time Warp – Rocky Horror Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz Toxic – Britney Spears Twist & Shout – The Beatles Umbrella – Rihanna and Jay-Z Unbelievable - EMF Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters Vogue - Madonna We Are Family – Sister Sledge We Got The Beat – The Go-Go’s What I Like About You – The Romantics White Wedding – Billy Idol |
Get Ur Freak On – Missy Elliott |