A Day You’ll Remember
We make it our mission to get to know each client personally, which helps us achieve perfection in designing and planning your event
There’s a reason Paul Michaels Events, a top DJ company in Chicago, has received dozens of awards from Wedding Wire. That reason? We’ve always offered a “boutique approach” to entertainment.
Unlike the larger multi-operational DJ companies who emphasize booking as many clients as possible, we focus on getting to know each client personally, and invest time in helping you design and plan each event to perfection.
The “cookie cutter” approach is outdated. Our DJs employ a different, more personable approach we know our clients appreciate. And after more than 10 years of entertaining hundreds of people, we know this approach works.
How is our Boutique Approach Different than that of other Chicago DJ Companies?
We handpick our DJs for your event based on your specified preferences and tastes. By doing that, we ensure that your DJ are an excellent fit for you and your event.
Our Guarantee: The DJ whose name is on your contract will be the DJ at your event.
Our 5-Star Chicago DJs

Paul Michaels
Company Founder & DJ / Emcee
Event Specializations: Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, School Dances - DJing for 14 Years
Award-winning DJ Paul Michaels (Top 5 in Chicagoland!) has over 14 years of professional experience in the events industry, and has DJ’d 100s of weddings and events at a wide range of venues. Paul Michaels has a few years working the nightlife under his belt (clubs and bars), and utilizes this background to give a special spin to his private events. He works with every client to give them the personal touch their event needs to make for an unforgettable event!

Jon
DJ / Emcee / Crowd Curator
Event Specializations: Weddings, Corporate Events, Bars/Clubs, School Dances, Private Parties
DJ Jon got his start in the Chicago bar scene, where he quickly earned a reputation for his smooth mixes and sharp song choices. Today, he specializes in private and corporate events, where his ability to adapt to any crowd shines. Whether it’s an upbeat celebration or a more refined affair, Jon knows how to create the perfect soundtrack and keep the vibe just right. Clients love him for his easy going style, professionalism, and ability to keep the energy flowing.

Tyler
DJ / Emcee
Event Specializations: Weddings, Corporate Events, Bars/Clubs, School Dances, Private Parties
Introducing DJ Tyler, a seasoned pro in the art of crafting unforgettable musical experiences! With a proven history of spinning tunes across Chicago’s nightlife, Milwaukee’s top venues, and exclusive corporate events, Tyler brings a wealth of talent and energy to every occasion.
Drawing from a diverse musical palette and years of expertise, Tyler crafts the perfect atmosphere for your special day. From heart-pounding hits to timeless classics, Tyler’s seamless mixes keep the dance floor alive and the crowd buzzing with excitement.
Whether it’s a romantic slow dance or an energetic throwback, Tyler’s passion for creating memorable moments ensures your event is a standout success. Get ready to groove the night away with DJ Tyler, where every beat is tailor-made for unforgettable memories.

Jay
DJ / Emcee
Event Specializations: Weddings, Corporate Events, Bars/Clubs, School Dances, Private Parties
Jay, or ‘DJ Speed’ is a well known name in the Chicagoland DJ scene. He got his start at B96 Chicago (Radio Station – WBBM), and has since spun at nightclubs throughout the city and suburbs. He has worked with Pioneer Electronics and has toured around the world mixing music videos along with pop culture stars from TV shows and movies.
Jay has previously opened for artists like: David Guetta, Bruno Mars, Jay Z, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Lil Yachty, Ludacris and many more.

Brian
DJ / Emcee
Event Specializations: Weddings, Private Parties, Corporate Events, School Dances, Club/Bar Events
DJ Brian has been an Open Format DJ in the Chicagoland area since 2015. His journey began while he was a music student in college, intrigued by the art itself and constantly influenced by many different genres. Since then he has gone on to perform in a variety of events and venues including school dances, weddings, nightclubs, and even concerts. As someone in their early 20’s, he’s always looking to bring a fun young energy to every event and always gain new experiences.

Shannon
DJ / Emcee
Event Specialties: Weddings, Private Parties, Corporate Events, School Dances
Shannon loves music so much, “it’s like a second part of me!” he has said.
That passion translates into Shannon’s work at events! Having preformed at TONS of local bars on Chicago’s north side, behind the turntables is where he feels most at home. When he is not at your local bar you can find him on one of the cruise ships at Navy Pier making sure people are having a memorable time. There is no genre that Shannon is afraid to explore, but his specialty is top 40/current hits, and early 2000’s throwbacks and wedding classics!
Shannon will be sure to rock your upcoming event!

Trois
DJ
Event Specialties: Private Parties, Corporate Events, Bars/Clubs, School Dances, Weddings
DJ Trois is a Chicago native who started DJing at the age of 7. Trois initially gained an affinity for music by being introduced to early Motown hits and House Music during his upbringing, and from that point on his horizons have only broadened. His love for music influences his sets for a unique blend that can rock any crowd. His other interests include break dancing and music production. DJ Trois’ signature genres are Top 40, EDM, and Hip Hop.

Jamie
Office Staff and Dance Floor Motivator
Event Specialties: Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Jamie has been a part of the Paul Michaels Events team since 2018. Jamie works in our office, chatting with prospective clients, and also works as a dance floor motivator for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Jamie is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia where she worked for a DJ company throughout high school!

Terry
DJ / Emcee
Event Specializations: Weddings, Private Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Events
Terry has been a DJ for 11 years. During his DJ career, he’s worked in the Midwest and West coast, covering a wide variety of events. His experience in television production and talent as an emcee, dancer, and entertainer makes him an indispensable advisor during the planning stage. He truly is the complete package for weddings and private events.

Ian
DJ / Emcee
Event Specializations: Weddings, Private Events, Sweet 16s
Ian has a unique approach to DJing: He believes it’s much more than just playing music. It’s about the audience experience. Unity. And still, never forgetting to have fun. As an actor, comedian, and viral-dance creator, Ian approaches the craft of DJing through the lens of an entertainer. With years of experience DJing weddings, birthdays, blacklight parties, and more, if it’s fun you’re looking for, Ian is ready to bring it to your event!

Ryan
DJ / Emcee
Event Specializations: Weddings, Private Parties, Corporate Events, School Dances, Club/Bar Events
Ryan is an open-format DJ who specializes in Mobile DJ Services. (He can show up to “empty” events, where he’ll bring all the gear himself, making him a one-man party!) He has been providing musical entertainment at weddings, school dances, and corporate venues as well as club events for more than 15 years. Well versed in everything from Top 40, oldies, rock, hip hop, to pop, and a wide variety of house and trap music, Ryan can keep the crowd moving all night!

Lane
DJ / Emcee
Event Specialties: Private Parties, Corporate Events, School Dances - DJing for 18 years
Lane has been DJing mobile events such as weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and corporate events for over 18 years. He’s got a strong background in Chicago nightlife, and always stays current with popular music and trends.
How The Paul Michaels Events Process Works
First, We Meet
We set up a time to meet via video chat that works best for your schedule!
Then, We Lock It Down
Once you decide to book our DJ company, we’ll send you a contract, which can be signed instantly online or from a mobile device.
Now, We Pick Your DJ
Once we check the availability of our awesome DJs, we’ll help you pick a DJ best suited to your style and taste.
Then the planning begins!
After booking, we meet to set up your Event Planning account on our website, and discuss the order of events for your special night. That’s it!
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Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/mathew.navas.868957read moreread lessTom S.Can't say enough great things about Paul! From start to finish, Paul put me and my fiance at ease with his expertise and advice. In our first call, he took time to ask us about our vision and used that to tailor his recommendations. After booking with Paul, he provides you with access to a portal that lets you easily organize all the planned music as well as give him guidance for must plays, like to hear, do not play, etc. It also has a section where you can see popular songs for various parts of the wedding and/or for different genres, which we really needed and appreciated. After that, you meet with Paul to cover your selections and nail down more of the timeline for the day itself. Organized to a T. Most importantly, Paul read the dance floor perfectly, responding and adapting to the vibe as the night went on. He was the perfect blend of energetic but not at all obnoxious (have definitely seen corny DJs at other weddings - this is NOT Paul), his assistant was great, and he worked side by side not only with us but also our other vendors and coordinators. Not exaggerating that close to a dozen guests raved about Paul specifically. Direct quote the next morning from a guest from New Jersey for our Chicago wedding: "He was FANTASTIC, I'm gonna fly him out for our anniversary party!" While I'm not sure if Paul's radius extends that far, I am sure it would be the East Coast's loss. You can't go wrong.read moreread lessMadeline H.otherCouldn't have asked for a better experience Can't say enough great things about Paul! From start to finish, Paul put me and my fiance at ease with his expertise and advice. In our first call, he took time to ask us about our vision and used that to tailor his recommendations. After booking with Paul, he provides you with access to a portal that lets you easily organize all the planned music as well as give him guidance for must plays, like to hear, do not play, etc. It also has a section where you can see popular songs for various parts of the wedding and/or for different genres, which we really needed and appreciated. After that, you meet with Paul to cover your selections and nail down more of the timeline for the day itself. Organized to a T. Most importantly, Paul read the dance floor perfectly, responding and adapting to the vibe as the night went on. He was the perfect blend of energetic but not at all obnoxious (have definitely seen corny DJs at other weddings - this is NOT Paul), his assistant was great, and he worked side by side not only with us but also our other vendors and coordinators. Not exaggerating that close to a dozen guests raved about Paul specifically. Direct quote the next morning from a guest from New Jersey for our Chicago wedding: "He was FANTASTIC, I'm gonna fly him out for our anniversary party!" While I'm not sure if Paul's radius extends that far, I am sure it would be the East Coast's loss. You can't go wrong.read moreread lessConnor C. - Couldn't have asked for a better experience Can't say enough great things about Paul! From start to finish, Paul put me and my fiance at ease with his expertise and advice. In our first call, he took time to ask us about our vision and used that to tailor his recommendations. After booking with Paul, he provides you with access to a portal that lets you easily organize all the planned music as well as give him guidance for must plays, like to hear, do not play, etc. It also has a section where you can see popular songs for various parts of the wedding and/or for different genres, which we really needed and appreciated. After that, you meet with Paul to cover your selections and nail down more of the timeline for the day itself. Organized to a T. Most importantly, Paul read the dance floor perfectly, responding and adapting to the vibe as the night went on. He was the perfect blend of energetic but not at all obnoxious (have definitely seen corny DJs at other weddings - this is NOT Paul), his assistant was great, and he worked side by side not only with us but also our other vendors and coordinators. Not exaggerating that close to a dozen guests raved about Paul specifically. Direct quote the next morning from a guest from New Jersey for our Chicago wedding: "He was FANTASTIC, I'm gonna fly him out for our anniversary party!" While I'm not sure if Paul's radius extends that far, I am sure it would be the East Coast's loss. You can't go wrong.read moreread lessConnorDJ Paul Michaels was great! I recently had the pleasure of working with DJ Paul for our special day, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! From the very beginning, he demonstrated remarkable flexibility, accommodating our requests and adjusting to our needs seamlessly. DJ Paul went above and beyond to ensure everything went off without a hitch. He read the crowd perfectly, keeping the energy high and everyone on the dance floor. Thank you, Paul, for making our day so special!read moreread lessRobert H.DJ Paul Michaels was great! I recently had the pleasure of working with DJ Paul for our special day, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! From the very beginning, he demonstrated remarkable flexibility, accommodating our requests and adjusting to our needs seamlessly. DJ Paul went above and beyond to ensure everything went off without a hitch. He read the crowd perfectly, keeping the energy high and everyone on the dance floor. Thank you, Paul, for making our day so special!read moreread lessRobert
- Such an amazing experience working with Paul Michaels. He was professional, music was excellent, and my guests have not stopped talking about all the fun pics they did in his special photo booth. 5 stars, highly recommended!!read moreread lessJoe D.We recently hired Paul Michaels Events for our corporate party, and we couldn’t be more impressed! From the very first conversation, their team demonstrated an incredible attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of the event was perfect. The music was spot-on, and they had everyone on the dance floor all night long – truly creating an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, a wedding, or even a neighborhood block party, we highly recommend Paul Michaels Events in Chicago. Their professionalism and ability to read the crowd make them the perfect choice for any occasion. You won’t be disappointed!read moreread lessCameron S.
- Brittany R.Booking Paul Michaels Events was one of the best choices we made during our wedding planning process! Paul is so organized, helpful, and knowledgeable about how to make your event perfect! Our venue has a unique layout and Paul made sure to document and plan through everything we would need for an amazing ceremony and reception during our venue walk-through. Hearing his plan made me so glad we booked him for our big day! It was also great to work with Paul in our planning meetings and he helped us think through timelines and music requests. On the day of, DJ Brian and his assistant were wonderful to work with and kept the dance party going! Our friends and family raved that our wedding was one of the most fun they've been to. Thank you Paul and Paul Michaels Events team for an incredible wedding!read moreread lessKristen R.
- Been to many events with PME. Always a great time. Many of our friends had them for their weddings, it’s a company that always does such a good job all the engaged couples at the wedding end up hiring them. Don’t look elsewhere, these guys are pros.read moreread lessRob C.We are so grateful to Paul for our amazing reception! Our dance floor was packed the whole time thanks to him. Paul was also able to seamlessly incorporate Polish music which our Polish guests loved. We would highly recommend him if you’re looking for an organized and fun DJ that also has photo booth, foam light sticks, and accent lighting. Thank you Paul!read moreread lessJessica L.