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IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE!

It's about the love we have for you, our clients and the love of the work.  

For Birds, it's all about LOVE and it's all about WEDDINGS.  After years working with large groups he has expanded his focus to include EVENT PRODUCTION.   With his collaborative style, he has been able to help create cherished memories for the Bride and Groom as well as their guests.  In fact, Linger Longer Entertainment has been the featured wedding entertainment and master of ceremonies at the Top 5 Wedding Destinations at Lake Oconee, GA.  

A Wedding, if done right, can give you the feels...all over.   If you're SERIOUS about having FUN, Birds and Linger Longer Entertainment are the right partner for you.  (You've made it this far.  Scroll down to see some real reviews from real clients and industry experts.)

Ritz-Carlton at Reynolds Lake Oconee

"It was a pleasure working with you.  The Lake is lucky to have you!"

Would you recommend Birds and Linger Longer Entertainment to your friends?  Yes
Birds' level of customer service?   Exceptional
Birds’ personality, friendliness and professionalism?  Exceptional
Birds' responsiveness to your needs?  Exceptional
Birds' coordination with vendors? (Photos, Caterer, Wedding Planner)?  Exceptional
Birds' music selection and ability to interact with your guests?  Exceptional
From 0-100% how important was Birds to the success of your wedding?  100%

~ Morgan Evans (Special Events Manager, Ritz-Carlton at Reynolds Lake Oconee)

Sandy Creek Barn Ritz-Carlton

"Birds did a great job keeping the wedding party going after our band ended their set...and these are truly Party People!!!  When I need entertainment, I'll be calling you first"

~ Amanda Hopkins (Professional Wedding Planner, Sandy Creek Barn Wedding)

Washington Grass Inn

"When Birds gets in the zone, the party never stops.  He is a really great DJ and MC.  Plus he's a lot fun."

~ Gloria Slaughter (Wedding Planner and Owner,  Washington Grass Inn)

The Westin, Atlanta

"Birds is very easy to work with and well worth the money.   More than a Planner, more than a DJ, he's a Coach with tons of creative ideas.  We've worked with him for two years now and will use him again for all our corporate events with The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians."

~ Dr. Eddie Richardson and Dr. Jameelah Gater (Corporate/Non-profit Formal Gala)

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#SeriousFUN. GUARANTEED

We specialize in events for people who are SERIOUS about having FUN.

At LLE, we believe that your guests come to your event for 2 reasons:

1. To celebrate you on your big day

2. To be connected to your story

We believe that your entertainment experience should fit you like a hand in a glove; nothing cookie cutter about it.  A custom experience requires the right host, not just someone who will show up on time and press play.  We'll hold your hand through every step of the planning process and most importantly, your guests will have an amazing time - seamless and memorable.  And best of all, We Guarantee It!

Your Event.  Uniquely You.

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Monogram Projections and Customized Lighting Design

My story

My name is Birds. Thats right! Birds. As in “Birds of a feather…” or “Birds eye view” or “This job is for the…” or my least favorite quote, “You can kill two of me with one stone”. And I own and operate this awesome entertainment business.  And what is my business?
I BRING THE FUN!

I have been curating music since mix tapes were still a thing back in the 70’s and 80’s.  I think I put together my first compilation by holding up a cassette recorder to the family am/fm transistor radio when I was 10.  I remember my favorite song at the time was “Destroyer” by the Kinks.  On the weekends, I would wait up for hours just waiting for it to come on the radio.  Top 40 music on demand wasn't an option back then unless you purchased it on pre-recorded record or 8-track tape.  Now we've got Pandora, Spotify and iTunes...but I digress  .

Since then I have been working or playing in the music industry off and on for almost 30 years.  As a trumpet player in 1986, I went to college on a music scholarship.  A few years later, I got part time work at an independent radio station.  After graduation I got a "day job" as a Financial Planner, but still couldn't stay away from the business.  In the evenings, I would moonlight as a DJ in a nightclub called Desperadoes. For me, music is more than a passion.  It's oxygen.  My wife calls it "my happy place". 

Ultimately, life happened and my financial planning career took off.  Fast forward to today.  My wonderful family continues to indulge my more creative side.  I started getting back into it slowly about 7 years ago.  My daughter was in middle school at the time and I was recruited to host her birthday bash as the entertainment, the MC and the DJ for her surprise party .  With 60 of her friends in attendance the party was a huge hit.  Since then, my events have gotten exponentially bigger along with my music collection and my equipment.  Today I'm sporting top of the line gear and over 80,000 songs in my ever growing music library.  

For me, I think my competitive advantage as an MC and DJ is my personality and my love of people.  I truly LOVE my clients.  That's not a company line.  I love the work and I LOVE my clients.  It changes how you do what you do when you do it for love (someone should write a song about that).  

At Linger Longer Entertainment, there are 5 things that make us different:

1. Love

2. Listening

3. Professionalism

4. Preparation

5. Training

Click here to download our Value Proposition.  We call it "5 Things That Make Us Different". 

When I think about why I started this business, I'm reminded of one of my favorite quotes by one of the most loving, kind, gracious and creative people ever to walk this earth:

"In life, you just have to decide whether you're a Tigger or an Eeyore."
                                                               ~Randy Pausch                 

There's no question for me, I'm a "T-i-double guh-er". 

Linger Longer Entertainment allows me to continue to do well by doing good. Plus, in my work, I have the pleasure of being able to release my inner Tigger. What could be better?  T.T.F.N.