Background
Dillon was born in Iowa, raised in Tallahassee, and currently lives in Nashville. He grew up with a passion for music, and a love for the stage, playing music in bands since he started playing the guitar. His other talents and hobbies include photography, backpacking, sailing, and canoeing.
As the lead guitarist for Brightside, Dillon played all over the United States and beyond, having played Vans Warped Tour and opened for some pretty big names like We the Kings.
Armed with an addictive smile and a love for performing, Dillon is a stellar DJ for any event!
Home Town
DJ Style
Hidden Skill
Party Anthem
Slow Jam
Karaoke Song
Latest Reviews
“Working with Amplify was amazing. They might be the only company that’s mastered both the science and the art of doing the music for a wedding. On the front end, they walk you through every step of the process for how you want the reception to unfold, how you want the DJ to MC the event, etc. For the actual reception, they help you pinpoint the genres you’d like to hear and the one’s you don’t. Everyone had an amazing time and loved the playlist our DJ came up with. Knowing that every aspect of the music and audio was taken care of because the staff at Amplify walked us through every detail, and knew which questions to ask (questions we hadn’t even thought of). All of that took a HUGE amount of stress off our plate on the wedding day. During every phase of the planning, and on the wedding day, everything by Amplify was handled with consummate professionalism. I would not book a DJ until you at least meet with the guys at Amplify and get a sense for their process and the value (and peace of mind) they can provide for your big day.”
Lindsey + Andrew
“From our first meeting a year before our wedding until the wedding itself, Nate and Dillon (our DJ) were amazing! Nate really eased my mind about having a DJ at the wedding. He assured me that Amplify was not a cheesy 90s DJ company and he was right! During our first meeting he talked with us for about an hour, getting to know us, asking what type of music we like, didn’t like, and our overall vision for the wedding. He gave us the option to pick our own DJ, but after meeting him we felt comfortable having him match us up with someone. Our DJ, Dillon, was great! He is so laid back but super fun. A couple days before the wedding, we were worried that Tropical Storm Nate (haha) would affect our outdoor wedding. We were able to last minute move our reception indoors at the Southwood Clubhouse but still have our ceremony outdoors. Nate/Dillon were super understanding and flexible about the whole thing. They set up two systems for us and made sure everything ran smoothly. Luckily it did not rain! Dillon picked the energy back up when people went outside to smoke cigars and drew them back in, so it was never dead and there were people always dancing. We are so thankful that we chose Amplify, their price was fair, especially for everything they provide. I recommend Amplify to any couple searching for a DJ. You will not be disappointed! Thank you so much Amplify!!!”
Briana + Alex
“Most people fear their wedding day won’t measure up to everyone’s expectations and I know I feared it wouldn’t be fun for my guests because we weren’t serving alcohol and I was a nervous wreck. But the DJ Dillon was so awesome! He not only kept everyone involved and dancing, he took requests and was so interactive. I was quite impressed that our special day turned out to be the most amazing and fun experience for not only us but all of our guests as well!! They were very professional and adapted everything to meet our needs and beyond! I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for highly talented DJs for entertainment at any event, especially weddings where kids are present! It was enjoyable for all ages and I couldn’t have imagined a better turn out! Any future event in need of a DJ or any outstanding entertainment services, I know who to call!”
Summer + Colton
“I loved having Dillon from Amplify Entertainment at my wedding. He played all the songs I requested and got everyone dancing. Thank you for helping make my wedding unforgettable!”
Melanie + Blake
“Dillon did great! Everyone really enjoyed the music and had a great time! He knew exactly what music we wanted for our cocktail hours/dinner time and did great with the song selection.”
Sara + Chad
“Great DJ service. Everyone had a blast with the entertainment that was provided. Dillon and his assistant were very professional, courteous, and friendly. Dillon was great and it was funny to see the constant evolution of his hairstyle throughout the night!”
Katie + Andrew
“Amplify did an outstanding job at our daughter’s wedding! This is an excellent company. Nate is a pleasure to work with, and has a great selection of DJs to choose from. Dillon was our DJ, and did a great job on the lighting and music selection. He is full of energy, and kept everyone dancing and having a good time! We have received so many compliments on the wedding and what a great time everyone had!”
Robbie, Mother of the Bride
“Nate with Amplify was awesome. With last minute notice he had Dillon come out to our non-profit event at Cascades Park and everyone had a great time. Thanks again to both of you!”
Danielle (National Eating Disorders Association Walk)
“Great wedding DJ! They made our day so fun and personal. Even though we had a bunch of weird music requests, they made sure they had all the music and played flawlessly!”
Nicole + CJ
“Awesome job Dillon!! He and his assistant (Drew) were super sweet and gave us exactly what we wanted for both the ceremony and the reception. It was a beach ceremony and it was raining the entire time. They remained so patient and willing to play for us no matter what. Music was a blast at the reception and we are very pleased! Extremely well run business. Thank you so so much!”
Brittani + Austin
“We loved our experience with Amplify! When I was searching for a DJ, I knew right away after checking out the Amplify website that I wanted to hire them. And I got even more excited after meeting with Nate and telling him our vision for our reception, styles of music we liked, etc. They really invested time in making sure our reception reflected our personalities. Not just the dancing music – but the cocktail hour, toasts, announcements, everything. They were willing to play all of our weird indie music requests, didn’t play cheesy songs, and didn’t do anything ridiculous or embarrassing during our reception (I have seen some weird DJs…). Dillon was such a fun DJ – we only met with him once before the wedding, and communicated briefly the week-of, yet when we showed up to the reception it was like seeing an old friend! He was super fun and very flexible. He patiently worked with us and the delays/time changes of the day. He was great at keeping everyone entertained and the reception rolling – all while making sure everyone was relaxed and having a great time. I honestly had no worries during my wedding reception and wish I could have slowed it all down to enjoy it more! Random highlight: Dillon found an acoustic version of the song we played to walk into our reception, and played it during our cake cutting. My husband and I both got excited hearing it again, and we even had guests comment on how beautiful it was. It was the little things like that gem that made it so special! 🙂 I highly recommend Amplify – great time for the guests AND the couple! Not your average DJs, and very professional and experienced. Thanks Dillon, Nate and Amplify!”
Tracy + Charlie
“Many thanks for helping to make our engagement party/surprise wedding a success! Everything went flawlessly and Dillon was awesome. I won’t hesitate to recommend Amplify in the future. Thank you!”
Will + Sarah
“Amplify was great to work with! DJ Dillon was great, he provided great music and was pleasant to work with. We look forward to working with Amplify for our walk next year. Thank you Amplify!”
Muscular Dystrophy Association
“DJ Dillon was great. He was on time, and executed our wedding ceremony’s music plan perfectly. He was also able to accommodate our specific reception music requests as well. We appreciate Dillon’s cooperation in calling out the answers to our corny wedding quiz. He did a great job, no drama, and got our family out there dancing! We didn’t have to worry about a thing.”