Mike Bonaventura
Mike

Mike’s career as a Trans Audio Mobile and local radio DJ has spanned more than twenty years. With all of this experience, he is widely regarded as an expert wedding reception host, emcee and music authority. For example, when it is time for your bridal party’s introductions before dinner, Mike will enthusiastically and clearly welcome each couple (with perfect name pronunciations) into the banquet room with a polished and friendly microphone style. Want to be certain that your guests will dance? After playing to hundreds of dance floors over the years, keeping your floor energized with the right song at the right time is practically “automatic” for Mike. With his positive and upbeat personality, he is in the prime of his Trans Audio career. Like hundreds of other newlyweds, Mike is ready to make your reception a success, too.

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Doug Clapp
Mike

Even at an early age, Doug Clapp knew that he was destined to enjoy entertaining people with music. Pursing a career in radio, he spent over ten years as on-air personality throughout the Midwest, including a stint as an intern with Patti Haze at WCKG radio in Chicago. Recently, Doug even performed as the lead singer for the cover band “Overdue.” During the early 90s while Doug was on the air, he also spent three years spinning for Trans Audio as a mobile DJ. Today, he’s back again, even more experienced and better than ever. Besides his obviously strong and seasoned microphone presence, his ability to mix music styles, lead a crowd to the dance floor and please a bride and groom comes naturally to Doug. In his words, “I find that every wedding reception is a fun challenge. My goal is to make sure everyone leaves having a great time, especially the bride and groom.” Still in his mid 30s, Doug is in the prime of his Mobile DJ career, bringing a hard-to-find blend of radio, stage and mobile DJ performance skills to Trans Audio. Experience – enthusiasm - personality – professionalism. With Doug as your DJ, all of his abilities will come together as one for an unforgettable evening of fun that you will remember for a lifetime.

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Tony Kaminski
Tony

Tony Kaminski is the kind of guy you immediately like the moment you meet him. (His charismatic personality is contagious!) It is amazing how his personality carries through the microphone, inspiring everyone around him to enjoy a fun time together. People who might not normally dance will come out to the floor, simply because Tony makes everyone feel at ease while creating an atmosphere that encourages people to celebrate. Growing up within a family of concert promoters, Tony was lucky enough to see and experience the music of a big variety of rock bands and professional musicians. This exposure to many musical styles has given him an appreciation for a wide range of music. Naturally, it is easy for Tony to understand the musical tastes of every group he DJs for and to quickly respond with music they like best. The result of all this ability? A premier wedding reception mobile DJ.

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Ray Liskey
Ray

A Trans Audio DJ since 1998, Ray Liskey will bring an exceptional combination of personality, appearance and talent to your reception. His calm attention to detail, with a total focus on the bride and groom's choices for announcements, music and activities assures that your reception will be a direct reflection of what you have in mind. As the evening progresses, Ray will also be sure to play a variety of music that appeals to all generations. Complemented by his clear and confident voice, he will keep your evening fun, flowing and carefree, from the first moment you meet Ray until the night's last dance. Like over three-hundred brides and grooms during his career as a Trans Audio DJ, we’re sure you’ll like him, too!

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Fabian Newman
Fabian

Fabian Newman is the most recent addition to the Trans Audio team. His love for music is evidenced by the diversity of the music genres which he knows well and enjoys playing. Fabian specializes in everything from Contemporary Christian to Reggae, to R&B, and the latest in Country. In addition to his versatility with so many styles of music, Fabian is known for his positive interaction with clients and their guests. Fabian has a unique way of putting clients at ease on their special day. He naturally connects with people and will go out of his way to greet and be attentive to your guests - both individually and on the microphone. This results in a festive atmosphere and busy dance floor. Starting out as a radio personality, Fabian possesses more than 15 years of DJ experience. In his own words, “I’m especially excited about expanding my career by serving Trans Audio’s fantastic clients.”

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Dave Pesich
Dave

Dave Pesich began his performing career in musical theater and as the lead singer in a band before pursuing a successful seven-year career as a mobile DJ. Every time Dave plays for a wedding reception, he finds it so enjoyable his positive energy naturally transmits to the bride and groom and their family and friends. His presence encourages a busy dance floor and a smooth, fun flow to a reception’s announcements, activities and events.

Dave concludes, “The best part about being a DJ is when the client is complimentary about the job I just did. That feeling of accomplishment and pride keeps me going week after week.” It is Dave’s focus on customer’s complete satisfaction (and more) that brides and grooms really appreciate. Trans Audio is very pleased that Dave chose to bring his talents and energy to share with our customers, and with Dave as your DJ, we know you will be, too.

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Bernie Rauguth
Bernie

Bernie is a well-know reception host and music-mixing pro, with the personal experience of over seven hundred Trans Audio wedding receptions. Always fun and moving to the music, Bernie's contagious enthusiasm makes it easy for guests to get up and onto the dance floor. Very comfortable with music from all generations, Bernie can instinctively “read a crowd” to keep everyone dancing non-stop all night. (High energy celebrations are his specialty.) But in Bernie’s words, the best thing about being a mobile DJ is “just having couples say how special I made their reception and how many compliments they received from their guests. That is why I have been doing this for over twenty years.” With Bernie as your DJ, simply relax, have fun and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Not only will the music be a hit, so will your reception!

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Gregg Sierra
Greg

A DJ from the first moment he was old enough to spin a disc, Gregg Sierra has over ten years of experience, even though he’s still in his 20s. He’s been able to DJ for so long because, “it’s a challenge and exciting to me.” His early love for music carried over into an even greater love of seeing people dance to the music he plays. Gregg thinks of it as an exciting challenge to take a customer’s song list and to then please both the younger and older generations with great musical timing. Also, with Gregg as your DJ, you’ll be at ease as he leads you through your reception. In his own words, “One of the greatest satisfactions for me is to see a couple I’ve played for years later and to hear them say they still remember what a good time we had.” With the opportunity to play for even more Trans Audio receptions, we’re sure that the best is yet to come!

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Eric Woltman
Eric

Eric Woltman is a man of many talents, including mobile DJ, ballroom dance instructor, middle school music teacher, rock guitarist and video producer. His combination of skills enables Eric to be responsive and creative in a variety of ways as a mobile DJ. If you wish, he can even show your guests a popular dance, like the salsa. A few quick steps later, and the dance floor is full of dancers excited to try something new and fun. It can be a great “mixer” event that only takes a few minutes, but creates a lot of fun and new energy. Add in Eric’s lifetime of musical study and performance combined with a very patient and positive personality, and the result is a DJ that knows how to motivate your guests to the floor.

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