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A must book! Everything went so smoothly and flawlessly more than I could’ve ever imagined! Spent all night on the dance floor!! ♾️/10 recommend!!!
Haylie H.
5.0
Michael was incredible for our wedding! He brought all his own equipment and set up completely by himself—smoothly, efficiently, and without ever getting in the way. He hosted the night with fantastic energy, ran the timeline without a hitch, and flawlessly worked our personal mixes into the set. The dance floor was packed all night, and received many compliments throughout the night! Highly recommend!
Marissa M.
5.0
Michael Lancaster
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Michael Lancaster is a multi-talented DJ and musician based in Golden, CO, offering multiple services to couples for their wedding celebrations.
Michael can provide everything Live Music, DJ, MC, Sound Equipment, Lighting, and Expert Consultation for your event. 1-stop full event package.
As a DJ, Michael is dedicated to the art of mixing and mashing up music to elevate the dance floor energy for a super fun celebration for all. As your MC, Michael will run your full event, custom-tailored to your vision, so you two will worry about nothing on your wedding day. The guitar would add a touch of class to your event, and Michael performs a vast variety of styles, both vocal and instrumental. Bagpipes are a unique touch that will transport and grace all of your guests. And musicians definitely make the best DJ's!
Choose whichever service(s) best suit your unique event.
With over 2000 weddings experience and personally at your service, Michael has all of the know-how to play his part in making your wedding day absolutely wonderful.
While Michael is not performing, he has earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music from the University of Colorado at Denver, where he is currently on the faculty teaching music and guitar, and he also runs his own recording studio where he composes and mixes music for film and video.
Michael looks forward to playing his part in making your wedding day absolutely incredible, custom-tailored to your vision, and a dance party to remember!
Michael is honored to serve you and guarantees the highest standard of quality, excellence, and professionalism.
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2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2024.
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Michael Lancaster
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Michael is a very versatile and highly sought after DJ, musician, and teacher. He has been a full time professional for 20 years. Michael performs at 275 functions a year live music and DJ, he teaches 30 private bagpipe and guitar students a week, is a Lecturer of music and guitar at the University of Colorado at Denver, and runs his own recording studio where he composes and records music for film, video and commercials.
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Michael is a highly recommended wedding musician and DJ who seamlessly blends live guitar and bagpipes with DJing and MC duties. Reviewers praised his professionalism, communication, organization, and ability to coordinate vendors and timelines. He kept the dance floor packed all night, tailored music for all generations, and created a stress-free, memorable event.Review photos
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Emily S
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5.0
Anyone looking for a great wedding musician, DJ, and MC look no further - Michael Lancaster is your guy! He did an absolutely fantastic job at our wedding. We used his services for...
mics and speakers during the ceremony, pre-ceremony acoustic guitar, DJing the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner + dancing, lighting of the event space, as well as MCing the entire event. He’s an amazing one man show, putting together everything wonderfully. Michael took the time to meet with us beforehand and gathered lots of information to help make the day flow smoothly. He took into account our personal music preferences and did a great job of creating an awesome mix for the entire event. He even managed to start the dance floor off with a song that was mentioned during our vows, something we hadn’t even asked for but was the absolute perfect fit! We have only good things to say about Michael, and think he would be a great addition to any event!
Haylie H
5.0
A must book! Everything went so smoothly and flawlessly more than I could’ve ever imagined! Spent all night on the dance floor!! ♾️/10 recommend!!!
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Marissa M
5.0
Michael was incredible for our wedding! He brought all his own equipment and set up completely by himself—smoothly, efficiently, and without ever getting in the way. He hosted the ...
night with fantastic energy, ran the timeline without a hitch, and flawlessly worked our personal mixes into the set. The dance floor was packed all night, and received many compliments throughout the night! Highly recommend!
Kenna N
5.0
Dj Lancaster was great in so many ways! His communication was very consistent and professional. On the wedding day he went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. He too...
k the liberty to organize dismissing tables and he worked with my photographer to rearrange the schedule of events to get the best sunset photos. He kept the dance floor very lively and I got so many compliments on him!
Mackenzie K
5.0
Michael was absolutely awesome. He played live guitar during our ceremony (our intro was canon in d transitioning into concerning hobbits which was a dream!) and dj'd during our co...
cktail hour, dinner, and reception. All of it was amazing. He is extremely organized and a great communicator, often responding to my emails within a few minutes from months out from the ceremony to the day of with my last minute questions. He sent us a list to think about every detail far in advance so we had plenty of time to plan and played a great mix of our personal song requests and his own recommendations, which was great. Dance floor was full all night and everyone had a fantastic time. He really made the day/night so perfect. Highly recommend!
Matthew M
5.0
Michael was extremely professional and communicative throughout the year, and a delight on the day of the event. His live rendition of God Only Knows brought several people to tear...
s. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a multi-talented stress-free DJ!
Kathrina S
5.0
Really enjoyed working with Michael as our DJ for our wedding. During the planning process he was easy to communicate with and helped us come up with a plan for the big day. He ask...
ed all the right questions and paid attention to the details I wouldn’t have thought about. He set up the sound for our ceremony which went flawlessly. He announced our grand entrance and kept us on our timeline for dinner, cake cutting and first dance. Lastly, everyone had an absolute blast on the dance floor.
Anne D
5.0
We cannot recommend Michael, our guitarist/DJ enough! The hybrid live music and DJ setup was absolutely perfect and created the best atmosphere from the ceremony through the recept...
ion. Having live guitar during the ceremony added such a personal, elegant touch, and the seamless transition to DJ services kept the energy going all night long. One of the most meaningful moments of our day was walking down the aisle to a song that our guitarist learned especially for my love of Top Gun! It meant so much that he took the time and care to make our vision come to life, and hearing it performed live made the moment even more special. Throughout the entire process, Michael was professional and responsive, He made every part of the day flow effortlessly to include adding last minute microphones in for a reading. If you’re looking for someone who can provide both beautiful live music and an amazing DJ experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Michael.
Heidi F
5.0
Michael was amazing! He was professional and communicated well throughout the process. He was also great about coordinating with our other vendors on timing and content. Most of ...
all, his bagpiping was loved by both us as a couple and our guests! Many guests specifically complimented his playing, including a Scottish uncle. The ceremony music was stunningly beautiful and music throughout was both meaningful and appropriate. I don't think we could have selected a better musician, MC, or DJ. We can't emphasize enough what a smart choice it was to hire him.
Eilise P
5.0
Phenomenal experience. He did a wonderful job, met our music taste perfectly, kept the wedding running smoothly, and very obviously knew what he was doing. Gave us guidance at all ...
the right times and was flexible to every situation the night threw at him. Everything was perfect. Thank you Michael!
Emma Hoeschler H
5.0
We hired Michael for our wedding and could not have been happier! He is communicative, detail oriented, punctual, and absolutely lovely to work with.
Michael was an amazing DJ an...
d helped manage the event so well. We were stressed about the schedule, but Michael ensured that we stayed on top of things. He helped organize the entire bridal party for the ceremony, release tables for food, and then put on a great dance party.!
I would recommend Michael to anyone who is looking for the perfect wedding DJ!
Sean S
5.0
Outstanding in all aspects. The temp dropped 40 degrees overnight and it was raining. The first thing Michael said to me was don't worry we are going to get you married today. The ...
bagpipes were top notch. The music for the reception was perfect. Not only what was request but he helped with the flow of the event and even tied my tie for me. True professional. Highly recommended.
Ali E
5.0
Michael is amazing! He kept the evening going and honored all of our requests SEAMLESSLY! Song transitions and everything was top notch! Definitely recommend him and his expertise ...
for your wedding!
Christine V
5.0
Michael was simply incredible! We gave minimal direction and he brought the event to life as we envisioned it! Throughout the night we had a ton of compliments from all of our gues...
ts (all generations) on his playlist!
Krystin F
5.0
I was very close to not having a DJ for the wedding. I searched once more and found Michael. He was so easy to talk to, helped me with ideas, and incredibly fair in pricing. It fel...
t like such a relief to have someone work with me with such ease. His playlist was wonderful and he happily took requests from my guests. Absolutely recommend him for weddings!
Ashley F
5.0
We had a great experience working with Michael. He sent us a very thorough guide to complete leading up to our wedding that helped us immensely in organizing our day. He was very ...
responsive and prompt when answering our questions and making changes as needed. He worked great with our officiant, Jane, provided a wireless mic, and his equipment sound quality was incredible throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and evening. We are thrilled we chose Michael to DJ/MC our wedding and cannot recommend him enough!
Madeline C
5.0
Michael was amazing for our wedding day - we got so many compliments on his skills which made the day that much better! Thanks again! - Maddy and Austin Harris
Sarah R
5.0
Michael was a fantastic pick for our wedding. We really wanted to have live music for the ceremony and loved that he was able to play the guitar (and he worked with us to make sure...
that he was able to play the song I wanted to walk down the aisle to!). He's also a terrific DJ and kept our guests on the dance floor until the venue kicked us out. His communication was great and he was very thoughtful about our music plan.
Kristen A
5.0
Michael delivered! He was on top of our timelines and very organized and detailed. He communicated great and made our wedding flawless. If we ever marry each other again, he is our...
go to (lol). The music was excellent and everyone had a wonderful!
Lila B
5.0
Michael was amazing to work with. He made everything so easy! Our night was absolutely amazing, we were out on the dance floor the whole night and he was absolutely rocking the hou...
se with his song selections. Thank you, Michael!
Hailey and Alex L
5.0
Michael was a fantastic DJ for our wedding! He made everything run so smoothly, listened to our requests and made suggestions that made the night perfect. We highly, highly recomme...
nd him for you wedding!
Cale D
5.0
If you like to not stress about the sequence of details for your big day and like someone who takes the reins while giving you flexibility, then Michael is your guy! So amazing and...
MCd one hell of a party! Highly highly highly recommend
Kim T
5.0
Michael is FANTASTIC!! He had great communication during the planning process. On wedding day, he truly ran the show and kept everything on schedule during the ceremony and recepti...
on. The music selection was incredible and everyone danced all night long. The dance floor was never empty and got so many compliments throughout the night on how awesome the party was!!! We did not utilize his guitar/bagpipe talent, but I've heard it is unbelievable. Definitely recommend Michael Lancaster for your wedding music/DJ needs!!!
Jill L
5.0
If you want the wedding night to be perfect, Michael is your man! We selected Michael because my husband wanted to surprise his daughter with bagpipes but that isn't Michael's only...
talent. Michael is professional, organized and a great mcee! The wedding night flowed perfectly with Michael's lead and the dance floor was popping! I would highly recommend Michael for your event - with or without bagpipes.
Elizabeth M
5.0
Michael was awesome! He accommodated to all of the different genres we requested and kept up on time throughout the night!
Brianna K
5.0
Michael did such a wonderful job! At the ceremony he played the requested music and guitar pieces for us and they were all so lovely and fit perfectly in with the day. He also kept...
us on track for the day and kept things moving along. Once the music started for dancing he played our requested bangers (Taylor swift, obvs) and I did not leave the dance floor once. He was super easy to work with and made us feel at ease!
Katelyn
5.0
Michael is easy and lovely to work with! We picked him also because of his ability to play live music in addition to DJ-ing.
He does a great job balancing all the musical requests ...
- keeping the party flowing, honoring bride/groom preferences, and keeping in mind the various generations who attended the party.
Helena H
5.0
Michael is outstanding. He was professional, very talented, organized and easy to work with. His excellent music brought such a nice touch to our reception and I highly recommend h...
im to anyone.
Jameson W
5.0
Michael was incredible! He did a great job timing our music flawlessly and incorporated all the songs we wanted. I highly recommend!! Great value for a great price!
Maria P
5.0
Michael was simply amazing. My wedding was so fun and magical thanks to him. Everything we asked him to do was done, my friends requested songs from my childhood and he was happy t...
o do so. Also his Mc skills were marvelous he let everybody know what was going on. Love his services 100% recommend.
Brian G
5.0
First and foremost, Michael is a fun guy, and amazing to work with! When we started our search for a DJ, we knew we wanted more than just someone to play the role of a traditional ...
wedding DJ. Seeing Michael's profile popped out immediately being that he is not only a DJ, but a bagpiper and guitarist. Truth be told, he had us as "bagpipes'! During our initial chat with Michael, we could tell that he genuinely cared about making our day special from a musical perspective. The music played at one's wedding is so important, so feeling that authentic energy from Michael really made it an easy decision to select him as our guy for the job! Michael gave us lots of suggestions for music, but more importantly took our playlists and our preferences for music- from the moment guests walked into the ceremony to the last dance- and elevated it all. Michael's bagpipes captivated so many of our guests (and us!) as they started entering the venue in anticipation of the ceremony starting. Simply a beautiful touch to any wedding. We will forever be grateful for the energy, the joy and the attention to detail that Michael brought to our wedding day. If you are looking for someone to create a memorable "soundtrack" for your day, look no further than Michael Lancaster! Thank you Michael! -Brian & Nick
Christine F
5.0
Michael was professional, flexible, and kind, Most importantly, he kept everyone dancing despite the diverse music taste of the guests at our small wedding. We had a blast! Thank y...
ou!
Bridget B
5.0
We're so glad we went with Michael! He was very communicative leading to the wedding and always had a positive attitude that got us so excited.
He played live music at our ceremon...
y/cocktail hour and he's so talented! Then at the reception he kept the energy going all night long! He played a bunch of songs we requested which was appreciated as well as threw in all the right stuff to keep the energy up. There were a few times during the night we had the entire wedding dancing which was so fun and a testament to his work. He was also really thoughtful about making a few special requests happen and was clearly trying to help make the day musically perfect.
Thank you for being a part of our big day!
Emma R
5.0
Michael was great and super helpful with suggestions and timeline! He was an awesome MC and his music was on point all night. I got so many compliments on all of the reception musi...
c as well! 10/10
Kelsey R
5.0
Michael was amazing! We had some very special requests for music and he was amazing and very excited to help us achieve our goals for our wedding day. I would hire him a million ti...
mes over! He was very friendly and open to hearing what we wanted and added his own touch to things as well
Sarah K
5.0
Michael is so great to work with and always has the best dance floor parties! He is so professional throughout all of planning and immediately responds to any questions or needs. T...
hen the day of he is a great presence as well as makes sure to check in with all key players to guarantee the success and timeline of the night. Couldn't recommend him more!
Laura M
5.0
Amazing DJ! Seriously, top notch and clearly practiced at the wedding chaos! Michael was so impressive and thoughtful. My wedding vibe was not what I thought it would be, having so...
me older guests that may not be so into loud music and dancing BUT that was not at all the case. He had all ages on the dance floor! We had an absolute blast! If you're debating, stop, and just hire Michael. You will be so glad you did!
Libby K
5.0
Michael was AMAZING. He was patient with any last minute changes and totally nailed the music vibe we were going for. By the end of the night the dance floor was completely full. W...
e had a blast!! Cannot recommend him enough!
Peanut A
5.0
We booked Michael to both DJ and play classical guitar for our wedding. We were blown away with his setup and services. His playing was absolutely beautiful, and everyone commented...
on what an amazing job he did keeping the energy up for the entire reception. He had a great AV setup for both the ceremony and toasts and made sure that everything ran seamlessly for us. He even surprised us by playing a song that meant the world to my husband and I and having the entire wedding gather around us at the end of the evening - he helped ensure special moments ran smoothly and enhanced every bit of our day. I would highly, highly recommend him to anyone. He was just an absolute delight, ball of energy and SUCH a talented musician/MC and DJ!
Siena R
5.0
Michael is awesome!! He did an amazing job with assisting in the music at our church ceremony, and then he killed it on the dance floor! Michael is a genuine, hard worker, that any...
one can get along with. He helps with the stress and takes care of everything and lets you know everything is going to be great! I have my song request to Michael and I told him I trust him and to read the room, and boy did he do that! There wasn’t one time the dance floor was empty.
Michael MC’d all the breaks party entrances, he knew when to do the speeches, qued the wedding cake, and all the other fun dances. Michael read the energy in the room and kept it. I received various compliments on our DJ and Michael deserves 5 stars. Not only did he DJ the wedding. He played his guitar during cocktail hour, and played some good Italian classics during dinner.
I can not say anything bad about Michael. If you want to have an amazing fun night, choose Michael!!
Megan S
5.0
We are very happy we booked Michael Lancaster as our wedding DJ. He was very easy to work with and a great MC. Michael is professional and experienced. Would recommend!
Matt F
5.0
Michael knew how to keep the party going at the reception. There was never a lull. The dance floor was always full with guests laughing and dancing their hearts out!
He also played...
guitar for our ceremony which received so many great comments from our guests -- his musicianship gave our ceremony so much more emotion. We could not recommend Michael enough!
Hallie S
5.0
Michael was amazing to work with- he played the best music, made sure all the mics and other sound systems were working, and overall made the evening amazing! I had so many people ...
compliment what a wonderful job he did at our wedding.
Martha B
2.0
I was so hurt by this DJ. The communication was poor. It will forever be a sore spot for my special day, he was very disappointing.
The bagpiping was a nice addition, many guests ...
enjoyed it. Our sincere thanks to him for standing in the very cold weather in his kilt.
As far as the playlist, my fault for not pushing back more when he kept saying everything looked great without any questions. It was confusing because he initially said we should build the playlist ourselves if we wanted to specify all the songs for the evening. He then said that wasn’t necessary, but the playlist that we spent hours compiling wasn’t played. We would have been receptive to more of an open dialogue on what he thought would work best. Instead it felt like he disregarded what we asked for and just played a bulk of song that he felt like playing.
We had made a list of songs for dinner time that we loved and he played other songs, including songs I hated. What was wrong with what we requested?? During the reception he showed that he had built what appeared to be our whole requested playlist. What doesn’t make sense is why he played so little of it and why he didn’t communicate with us more if he wasn’t going to play more of it.Were we supposed to go up and request songs that we did want to hear one by one?
Our guests did enjoy dancing to what he played. However, if for example he felt that a lot of our songs were not going to be crowdpleasers, then I really really wish we would have had more of a conversation about it and discussed it more. It would have been nicer to build a list that he thought was a crowd pleaser, that we would have also had to buy in on.
Kelly R
5.0
Michael was amazing to work with - very responsive and professional! My husband and I are not well versed in song selections, but by giving just a few parameters to Michael, he was...
able to orchestrate the evening and keep everyone on the dance floor. It was awesome to have live acoustic guitar before and during the ceremony and extremely affordable compared to hiring separate live musicians and a DJ. Michael took song requests and handled all the announcements my mom threw at him last minute. He provided mics and speakers for the outdoor ceremony, and lighting plus all the typical DJ gear for the reception. He was the master of ceremony and took charge to the perfect amount. Do not hesitate to hire Michael for your wedding!
Ryli M
5.0
Michael is the most talented, professional, fantastic musician and DJ a couple could work with. He played acoustic guitar, bagpipes, and was the DJ for our wedding. He was so on to...
p of it and paid amazing attention to detail. He helped remove a lot of stress from our day, we knew we could trust him. Hire him!!
Jessika E
5.0
Michael helped make all of our wedding dreams come true! He was incredibly easy to work with and provided a detailed outline to help us get started. He even serenaded us via Zoom s...
o we could have the full experience. Michael checked off every box on our music wishlist. I dreamt of having a guitarist play during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Michael came through and even set up in multiple locations so we could do our first dances in a separate area. Music at dinner was absolutely magical. Michael was also our reception DJ. I was blown away. Every guest was dancing, the song transitions were next level. We were so thrilled. Our music really elevated our event thanks to Michael!
Mercy B
5.0
Michael was absolutely amazing in every way for our wedding in Aspen. He was super responsive and helpful throughout the process. Starting with beautiful instrumental guitar at M...
aroon Bells for our ceremony, then some great acoustic guitar covers and singing for the cocktail hour, and ending with an epic DJ set that kept the dance party raging - 10/10 need to find an excuse to hire you again!
Elizabeth F
5.0
My husband and I could not have asked for a better DJ! As a music teacher, I know that I was needier than a normal customer!
Our ceremony required live and canned music and Mich...
ael wove those together beautifully. For our cocktail hour, we asked him to play live acoustic guitar. His talent seriously elevated that event!
For our reception, I can tell you in complete honesty that our dance floor never lulled! Michael even suggested a change to the evening's order that kept things moving with a much better flow. People are still talking about our dance floor!
In short, Michael was everything you could ask for in a DJ. He was super easy to work with from the first interview to the end of the night. He is clearly an expert and yet charges a very reasonable rate. Michael was supportive and helped us problem solve as our bridal party shifted at the last minute due to Covid.
I really appreciated him and recommend him without reservation!
Angelica O
5.0
Michael did an amazing job! He did guitar for the ceremony and DJ for the reception and was super attentive. He is quick to respond via email and was definitely my favorite vendor.
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