Marshall VanBuren (DJ Emvy) | NWN Entertainment
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Marshall VanBuren, DJ Emvy, lead DJ at NWN Entertainment in Albany NY
Lead DJ

Marshall VanBuren

DJ Emvy

Marshall is a lead DJ known for versatility and an infectious high energy behind the decks. From weddings to school events, he tailors every set to the room and keeps transitions seamless so the dance floor never loses momentum.

A true open-format DJ, Marshall blends genres and eras effortlessly, reading the crowd in real time to deliver exactly the vibe each moment calls for.

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Marshall behind the decks

DJ Emvy Marshall VanBuren DJing a rooftop event overlooking Albany NY
Marshall VanBuren MCing with a microphone at the DJ booth during a wedding reception
NWN Entertainment DJ stage setup with speakers and light towers at a Capital Region prom
Reviews

What clients say about Marshall

★★★★★
Wedding · Adirondacks

Kept the dance floor packed

I had the pleasure of working with Marshall for a wedding in the Adirondacks. As the wedding planner for the day, I truly appreciated Marshall's excellent communication and professionalism. He was responsive, easy to work with, and helped make the event run smoothly. I highly recommend Marshall for anyone looking for a professional DJ & MC who can keep the dance floor packed!

Kimberly Hartman
★★★★★
Fire Department Banquet

Dancing from the first song

Marshall provided DJ services for our fire department banquet last weekend. So professional from start to finish. A pre-event phone call and questionnaire, a link to request songs from guests and seamless service the entire night. He had people dancing by the first song, and they stayed dancing all night! Highly recommend Marshall for any type of banquet event!

Nancy Baker
★★★★★
Wedding Planner · Canfield Casino

A planner's favorite DJ & MC

Marshall and I had the opportunity to work together on a wedding at the Canfield Casino, and he was fantastic to collaborate with. As a wedding planner, timely communication is key when pulling together final details and the overall timeline, and Marshall provided exactly that. His responses were quick, clear, and included everything I needed to finalize the flow of the day.

Beyond being great to work with, he is incredibly talented at reading the room and MC-ing. He knows exactly how to set the tone, keep energy high, and seamlessly guide guests through each moment. His music selections were spot on, transitions were smooth, and he kept the crowd engaged without ever overpowering the event. The dance floor was packed almost the entire night. Highly recommend booking with Marshall and his team.

Brandy Farber
★★★★★
Wedding

Could not imagine the night without him

Book Marshall! We booked him for our wedding and could not imagine the night without him. Marshall is awesome, the energy and excitement he brings was present from our very first meeting. He was super attentive and available during the planning process (and I had a lot of little details I wanted that he made happen without a second thought). Planning itself was a breeze. Marshall knew every detail that would matter and which questions to nail down in order to make the night a success. By the time it was wedding week, any entertainment concerns were far from our minds because we knew it was all prepped and would be great. He was professional the night of, calm and cool during the whole event, and the dance floor was buzzing from the moment it opened. The music was phenomenal and the speaker/mic transitions were seamless. Anyone working with Marshall should feel confident that their event will be a blast. Cannot recommend him enough!

Joelle Kessler
★★★★★
Homecoming Dance

A great atmosphere for the kids

Marshall did a wonderful job with our Homecoming Dance. He was nothing but professional and provided a great atmosphere. The kids all said they enjoyed the dance and had fun. We couldn't have asked for more!

Debra Schildt
★★★★★
Wedding · June 2025

Every guest felt welcome

Working with Marshall was a fantastic experience, and we thoroughly enjoyed having him as our DJ! He was readily accessible, responded to all our inquiries, and helped us select the ideal playlists for our guests. Choosing a DJ was a decision we made at the last minute, and we are grateful to have found such remarkable talent. Marshall ensured that all our guests felt welcomed and included. He did an outstanding job of keeping everyone engaged and having a wonderful time. Thank you for contributing to our unforgettable day!

Chris & Melissa McBride
★★★★★
Backyard Wedding

Everyone out on the dance floor

Marshall was a great DJ for our wedding. From planning to execution, Marshall was timely, organized, fun, and actually got everyone at our wedding out on the dance floor! The event was an outdoor, backyard wedding with a harder than normal load-in, and Marshall and his equipment handled it all just perfectly. Couldn't recommend more!

Thomas Waite
★★★★★
School Dance

Saved our students' dance

Marshall reached out to my organization after he heard that our previously booked DJ had cancelled the day before the event and that our students would be faced with cancelling a dance they had been looking forward to for months. He rearranged his schedule and drove over an hour to get to us. Once he arrived, he quickly set up the most impressive and cool light and sound system that we've ever had for a dance. His selections got the kids out on the dance floor and they had fun until the very last minute. I will absolutely call Marshall the next time we have an event and have already recommended him to other groups.

Beth Ward
★★★★★
Middle School Event

Fun and memorable for our students

NWN provided fun and age-appropriate music for our middle school function. They were easy to work with when some last minute changes needed to be made. Marshall, our DJ, made the event fun and memorable for our students! Thank you!

Emily Steele
★★★★★
Colonie Center Events

Top-notch sound, every time

We had Marshall for several events at Colonie Center, and he was fantastic. From seamless transitions to reading the crowd perfectly, he kept the energy high and everyone engaged. Professional, easy to work with, and always delivering top-notch sound. Highly recommend Marshall for any event!

Adison Johnson
★★★★★
Corporate Holiday Parties

Planned everything out

I've known and worked with Marshall for a few years now, he's DJ'd a few holiday parties for my company. The quality was very high, he is very professional and listens to his customers, playing the appropriate music for the occasion. He consulted with me ahead of time and planned everything out. Highly recommend!

Miriam Dushane
★★★★★
Birthday Party

Great value, service and experience

Marshall has everything your event needs. The package choices for my husband's birthday party were within reason price wise and Marshall was so attentive to what we wanted, from the acoustic live music vibe to getting our dance shoes on. Highly recommend for value, service, and experience.

Erica Van Buren Walter
★★★★★
Private Gathering

Good vibes and a great soundtrack

Marshall and team are amazing! We would highly recommend them for any gathering where you need good vibes and a great soundtrack. They even started playing early because they arrived early and were ready to go. Communication was impeccable.

Brittney McGowin
★★★★★
Private Event

Incredibly professional

Marshall is incredibly professional. All communication was smooth and clear. Would highly recommend booking for any event!

Kelsey Grenus