Gary McPherson
If you've ever wondered how our equipment and setups always arrive in pristine condition, that's Gary. As Operations Manager, he makes sure every speaker, light and controller is dent-free, tested and event-ready. When the event gets bigger, so does Gary's role. He assists with operations for our largest productions and runs the NWN photo booth division, making sure every booth, backdrop and print looks just right.
What Gary does at NWN
Keeps all gear in pristine, event-ready condition
Assists with large event operations
How Gary and our team support your event
A great event takes more than a great DJ. Our support team handles the planning, logistics and details behind every NWN event, so you can relax and enjoy the day.
One team, start to finish
From your first inquiry to the last song, the same small, family-run team is behind your event. You always know who to call, and we always know the details of your day.
Planning made simple
Our online planning portal keeps your timeline, song requests, do-not-play list and special moments in one place, and our team checks in so nothing slips through the cracks.
Organized before the event
Contracts, payments, venue details and load-in times are confirmed well ahead of time, so your DJ arrives knowing exactly where to go and what to expect.
Extra hands on event day
On bigger events our support team helps with setup, lighting and photos so your DJ can stay focused on the music and the dance floor.
Your event, captured
We share photos and video from events on our social media, so you and your guests can relive the night and see the party from a new angle.
Here after the party
Questions after your event, a review to share, or planning your next celebration? Our team is still here and happy to help.
Events Gary and our team DJ
NWN Entertainment provides DJ, MC, lighting and photo booth services for every kind of celebration across the Capital Region. Whatever you are planning, we bring the same energy, planning and professionalism.
Weddings
Personalized wedding DJ and MC services, from your ceremony and cocktail hour to the grand entrance, first dance and a packed dance floor all night.
School Dances & Proms
Proms, homecomings, semi-formals and middle school dances with school-appropriate music, a full light show and a team that works closely with chaperones.
Sweet 16s
High-energy Sweet 16 parties with the latest hits, custom entrances, games and lighting that make the birthday star feel like a celebrity.
Private & Corporate Events
Birthdays, anniversaries, graduation parties, holiday parties and company events, with music tailored to your guests and the vibe you want.
Photo Booth
Add a photo booth to any event so guests can take home instant memories and share them online, a guest favorite at every kind of party.
Questions? Start here
Breaks, volume, equipment, requests, pricing and payments. Our FAQ covers the questions we hear most when people are planning an event.
What every NWN event includes
Every NWN DJ has their own style, but every event we do follows the same standards. Whoever you book, here is what you can count on.
We mix every song live
No automix, no playlists on shuffle. Every NWN DJ beat-mixes live, so songs blend seamlessly and the energy never drops.
We read the room
We watch the dance floor all night and adjust in real time, whether that means moving to a throwback, speeding up, or giving guests a breather.
We plan it with you
Before your event we work with you behind the scenes through our online planning portal to build your must-play and do-not-play lists, your timeline and your special moments.
Guest requests, handled
Guests can request songs through our portal or at the booth, and we fit the right ones in without losing the flow.
Pro gear and backups
Every event gets professional sound, a wireless microphone and an LED light show, plus backup equipment and backup music on multiple devices.
Dressed for the event
We always show up looking our best: professional, polished and dressed to match the tone of your event. We arrive early, fully tested and ready.
Why the Capital Region chooses NWN
Plenty of companies can play music. Here is what makes our clients book us again, refer their friends and leave us five-star reviews.
Best of the Capital Region 2026
NWN Entertainment was voted Best of the Capital Region 2026 in the Times Union reader poll, thanks to the couples, schools and families who voted for us.
Family-run and local
We are a family-run company based in Glenville, NY. When you book NWN, you work with people who live here, know the venues and care about their reputation.
Fully insured
We carry full liability insurance, which many venues and schools require, and we can provide a certificate of insurance on request.
Five-star reviews
Our clients consistently leave five-star reviews on Google and wedding sites, praising our communication, our mixing and a dance floor that never empties.
Proudly serving Albany, Saratoga & the Capital Region
NWN Entertainment is based in Glenville, NY, and we DJ events throughout Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady and Rensselaer counties, up to Lake George and the Adirondacks, and down into the Hudson Valley and Catskills. We serve most locations within about 50 miles at no extra travel cost, and we are happy to travel further for the right event.