Cameron Chatterton
Handling the barrage of last-minute changing information at events can be like performing magic - the chaos must be kept up the sleeve, while what can be seen is calm, perfect and completely in control. Take the wedding Cameron was performing at where the guest count doubled from the time of his initial meeting with the couple to the day of the event - all without his knowledge. With a room of that size, the new challenge was getting the sound to be crisp and heard by all (originally accounted for or not). Our man surveyed, scrambled and found the high ground in the room. There, he boosted the microphone receiver so everything was crystal clear then held it up (a la John Cusack in “Say Anything”) for the next hour just to make sure it would stay so.
In his own words, “Whatever it takes, man!”
Part of what his “it” takes is a natural charm that draws even strangers directly to him. At the 2010 Bay To Breakers, Cameron and a group of friends were there to participate (on some level…). As they met up with a long chain of floats, one, in particular, stood out: a giant moving fortress with a DJ on top (picture Cameron as a fish looking at something reeeeeally shiny).
“I’ve gotta get up there,” legend says he uttered.
Before the words could be made into a thought, he was off. And before his friends even knew he was gone, he was not just on top of the float but actually mixing tracks. Mind you, DJ’s are more than a bit protective of their pricey gear and not hip to letting anyone touch anything (regardless of their claim to experience or skill). But on that day, charm won out over protectionism and young Mr. Chatterton’s Bucket List received a check mark.
How he did it? Magic, mixed with a healthy dose of “Chatterton Charm.”
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What Clients Say About Cameron
-Hilary Fox, Claremont Country Club, May 21“Yes, the party was fantastic, and I think everyone had a really good time. Cameron was great - it seemed like the kids never left the dance floor, although there were always several dozen buzzing back to the photo booth, which was a big hit.
I had asked him to make sure he included all the disparate kids and I don’t know how he did it, but they all seemed to get involved and have fun. As did many of the adults, which was great.”
-Laura Wolfe, Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto, September 10“Wow, the party was fantastic!! Cameron did a super excellent job of being an MC, keeping the party buzzing along and keeping the kids entertained. He kept to the timeline and was flexible with the schedule.
He was a total party professional and I would hire him again in an instant. In short, the three of them did a totally fantastic incredible job!! I will definitely hire Denon & Doyle and request Cameron, Justin and Jake in the future.”
-Kim Liss, The Peasant’s Courtyard, June 6“Kudos to Cam. He did a fabulous job! He has a good energy and worked that bar mitzvah crowd with perfection. I had several comments from the kids and adults that they liked his music selection which was obvious as he kept the dance floor packed.
Many also said the night felt like it flew by and I attribute that to Cam and his crew for keeping the party lively and fun. Thank you!!”
-Michele Fuegner, Del Mar Middle School, Servino Restaurant, June 8“Everything went GREAT!!! The Graduates had a total blast. I heard from the parents that worked the party that Cam was awesome and that the party flowed perfectly!!! Thank you so much for all your help!!!”
-Danielle Jarvie, Studio 333, May 28“The evening could not have gone better. I had so many wonderful comments from guests about your team. But the best part was that Gabriella was so thrilled and had exactly the dance party she wanted. I can’t say enough good things about Cam and his crew. They were amazing and everyone loved them!”
-Sherry Lipson, Domenico Winery, January 10“BEST PARTY EVER!!! And there is no doubt it was because of Cam and his crew. The crowd went wild, dancing all night. SO MUCH FUN… Most importantly, Adam had the time of his life, and his friends are all talking about it.”
-Nadine Samuels, Ed Roberts Campus, March 16“Cam was phenomenal!!!! I am amazed how skilled he is for someone still young. Everyone loved him, adults and teens. He is very approachable and it was great!!!! A beautiful party!!! I am very happy.”
-Lisa Ziri, Silicon Valley Capital Club, February 16“Everything was amazing! Cam was a complete doll who endeared himself to all three generations that were at the party. The entire gang was professional and fun and helpful. It was the kind of party where every single person danced for most of the night-totally fun!”
-Lisa Tucker, Cal Alumni House, February 2“The crew was fantastic! I know all the kids and the adults had a great time. Cameron was the perfect MC for our crowd. Please tell them thanks and that I would definitely recommend them in the future. No complaints here!”
-Melanie Mercier, Tech Museum, January 21“Justin & Cameron rocked the SunPower party! They were so much fun to work with. Cameron was getting people out on the dance floor because he was dancing and getting people totally into it! Music was awesome. Everyone had a great time.”
-Melisa Toren, Saratoga Springs, August 20“The party was absolutely amazing!!! Your company made the whole party! Talk about buzz - I am still getting emails about the party and asking who my DJ was. The gigantic dance floor was perfect and Cam just rocked the house.”
-Damon Guidry, Innovative Entertainment, Concourse Exhibition Center, December 17“Cameron was awesome. Very helpful, followed instructions, played great music, and kept a positive attitude - our entire staff loved him. We would book him again in a heartbeat.”
-Bob Didler, Napa Residence, September 5“The party was a huge success and Cameron was great. Really nice guy and really got the crowd moving. Many guests gave specific kudos for his performance.”
-Kelly Sargent, Woodside, May 7“I told Cameron I would pass on how great he was. Really related well to the kids and had fun with the event. I really liked him and would like to work with him again!”
-Lisa Mascaro, Valahalla, April 16“It went really well. Cameron did a fantastic job. He was really great with the kids, his music selection was perfect, and he really was able to cater to both the kids and parents with group dances and such. I would highly recommend him to others as well as Denon and Doyle.”
-Mark Ezersky, Pacific Athletic Club, November 3“The celebration was a HUGE success and a very big part of that success was Cam and his crew. The party was high energy from the beginning to the end and there were tons of kids and adults on the dance floor the whole night.
He included many games and the music he played was perfect for the crowd. I would wholeheartedly recommend Cam to anyone.”
-Stephany Joffe, Northbrae Community Church, May 14“Just a quick note to thank you and all the folks at Denon and Doyle for making the evening so special. Cameron was a real pro leading the crew, and Michael, Pandora and Clare were all terrific at holding up the energy and showing the kids and the grownups a great time. Well done and thanks again.”
-Janet Tarkoff, Orinda Country Club, March 2“Cam, you were the perfect balance of professionalism and fun, competence and positive energy, with a great attitude and warmth that truly cannot be anything less than genuine. You handled everything with such ease and managed my worries with such grace. Thank you again so very much for making Claire’s party such a wonderful and memorable experience.”
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