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Steve

Steve came to the Split Second family in 2009 and he is the 3rd DJ to bring his company over to Split. Steve and his wife Lisa proudly owned Rhapsody Entertainment, which was founded in 2004. Steve is a native New Yorker and backed by twenty years experience in the entertainment industry. His career in entertainment began when he started as the lead singer in a band at the age of fifteen. After playing in a band for five years, Steve’s focus shifted to becoming a DJ. During his college years, Steve studied Radio and TV Broadcasting while moonlighting at the campus dance club learning to hone his craft. While still in college, Steve left the club scene and started subcontracting for several years with a local company performing at weddings, birthday parties, mitzvahs and managing sound and lights for play productions at the local schools. In 2000, Steve moved south to find a place in the booming economic city of Charlotte. Steve is more than just your average Disc Jockey that will spin records for 4 hours. He also provides clients with the highest level of service and pre-planning support available in the industry. He prides himself on taking the time to get to know our clients. These and other attributes are what attracted Vinny to Steve after meeting at various DJ network events. Vinny saw the opportunity to bring a highly skilled MC/DJ into the family and Steve saw an opportunity that mirrored what he was already doing but on a much larger level. Steve is complete Entertainment host in experience, MC and DJ skills and even party motivating and dancing.

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Testimonials

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6 April 2013 Both Steve and Benjamin were great and everyone is still raving about the great time they all had at the party. Thank you all so much for helping to make our event so much fun and oh so memorable!

Eileen McCabe

9 June 2012

I loved working with Steve and Adam. Steve was very prompt to respond to my emails and contact. I knew that when I met him that I had nothing to worry about on our wedding day. He had great suggestions and was so helpful to me. Since we had the wedding under a tent at the barn and then used the tent at the dance floor, I think we had a great turn out on the floor since it was not a hard surface. I wish the entire day could have been longer. I loved our meeting with Vinny. One thing that sticks out was the quote "just because people aren't on the dance floor doesn't mean they aren't having a good time". That rang back in my mind when a large group spent a lot of time around the fire pit that was farther away from the barn. I knew that was where they were comfortable and were having fun based on what he had said. I knew that we had put on a pretty good party when I saw nothing but smiles on everyone's face, including Steve's.

Barbie Hawkins

26 May 2012

Steve was great! He was very professional when I met with him before the wedding and super understanding as I was a slacker in getting that information sheet filled out for him. He really got the guests out on the dance floor and was energetic the whole time! We are very pleased that we choose Split Second Sound - from before we even booked with your company - we were treated as a valued customer...answering questions I had, keeping in contact where I was with my decision on a vendor, etc. and after we booked it was wonderful as well - very timely with emails and any questions. I will definitely recommend SSS to people I know and Steve as well! He fit right in with our small satured wedding party :) Thanks again!

Ashley Shepard

21 April 2012

We are so glad we hired Split Second Sound! Steve did an amazing job, we couldn't have imagined our reception any better! Steve did a great job getting everyone involved.... I thought we would have had a laid back crowd, but with Steve's energy there were several times in the night where I think everyone was on the dance floor!! My only regret was not having a longer reception, we had so much fun and it was over way too fast! Thank you for the wonderful memories!

Dana Chartan

14 April 2012 We really enjoyed having Steve as our DJ! He was the perfect fit for our wedding. He got to know the crowd and kept the dance floor packed the entire night. He also made sure to play all of the special songs we had requested and weaved them into the evening seamlessly. Everyone was very pleased and keeps talking about what a great time they had at the wedding. Please let Steve know how appreciative we are and that we would be happy to recommend him and Split Second Sound to anyone looking for a great DJ.

Michelle Johnson

7 January 2012

Steve from Split Second was the DJ for our wedding and he was amazing! He was so helpful with the flow of the day and really pretty much kept it together with all the snafus that came along. He was very professional and still so much fun! My guests were not big dancers but he kept things rolling and every one said how much they loved the music. I highly recommend this company!

Kate Barrick

26 November 2011

I used Split Second Sound as my DJ service! Steve was awesome! We had so many wonderful compliments about our DJ service! Steve kept the crowd going at all times! Never a dull moment! He had a wonderful personality. I will definitely use Split Second Sound again if needed!

Kelly Green

20 August 2011

We thought you guys were wonderful.  You did a great job of listening to us and really understanding what it was we were looking for (which was probably difficult given we both had slightly different takes on what the music should be like).  Everyone had a great time, and you did a great job of keeping things running on time without making it seem hurried.

Emily Yandle

25 June 2011

Steve and his team did an amazing job at both our ceremony and reception!  Steve was fantastic, and short of us having to take breaks to catch our breath and grab a drink, he kept the dance floor full the whole night.  Everyone that was there has said what a great party it was and how awesome the music was.  In fact, everyone has said it was the best wedding, by far, they had ever attended.  We even had wedding crashers come downstairs from the other reception because our music/ party was so much better than theirs’!We can’t thank Split Second Sound and Steve enough for helping to create our perfect wedding and reception.

Angela Granados

18 June 2011 Steve and Alina were AWESOME!! Steve met with me before the wedding to secure all details. He was very specific and clear about what he needed and gave helpful suggestions. He was prompt in helping us trouble-shoot when we were having trouble filling out the forms online. He also went way out of his way and made a CD of requested songs for my Dad and I to do a silly dance to...it was AMAZING! He clearly spent lots of time putting it together with his special touches...it exceeded my expectations! The reception was perfect....and fun. He kept things moving right along in proper order...very time efficient! He knew his stuff. The introductions, requested music, everything just right...they did a great job of getting people on the dance floor and keeping them there...at a non-alcoholic reception....now there's a challenge! Chris and I had a blast...and many of our friends and family said they were really digging the music (I requested a good bit of 80s) and went out of their way to say the djs did a wonderful job....lots of variety! Thank you again...it was a perfect evening!!

Heather Addison

4 June 2011 My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Split Second Sound and especially Steve. SSS was very easy to work with. We were able to Skype with prospective SSS DJ's, and this allowed us to find the right person for us without leaving our home. We connected with Steve right away. He was happy to offer up ideas and suggestions to help the order and flow of the reception, but never pushed his ideas on us or made us feel pressured. He was an ideal partner in orchestrating our reception. Steve's experience really shone through during the reception. To quote Steve, "When you guys get to the reception, all of the hard stuff is over. You guys can enjoy yourselves and I'll take care of everything from there." That's exactly what happened. Most importantly, we always felt that our input was valued and put to use. We heard all of our suggested music both during dinner and dancing. He kept the party going the whole night. Thanks to Steve and his partner Gwen, our reception was a night we'll never forget.

Selena Lane

14 May 2011

Steve was fantastic!! We had an amazing time and our guests have continuously commented on how much fun they had at our wedding! The music was great and people were always on the dance floor. Also, the extra LED accent lighting we ordered looked outstanding and really made the room pop! You all were excellent to work with and we hope Steve had as much fun as we did! Thanks so much for everything! We will definitely recommend you to our other engaged friends! :)

Kaitlin Locke

30 April 2011 My husband, Craig, and I were married on April 30, 2011. We held the reception at Bonterra in Dilworth and from the moment we arrived in the parking lot, until we pulled away four hours later, Steve was exceeding my expectations! He met our car as it pulled up and quickly started lining up the wedding party and verifying the introductions. He quickly coordinated our entrance and kept everyone captivated as we moved into the first dance. From the bouquet toss to the cake cutting, Steve was right by our side making sure the timing and execution was perfect. Not only did we have a perfect, seamless reception, but the music selection was awesome and the dance floor was packed the entire night. Split Second Sound is reasonably priced and they demonstrate unmatched customer service! They provide you with a worksheet that lets you plan out the entire event from start to finish. I was able to pick "Must Have" songs and "Absolutely Do Not Play" songs, as well as coordinate specific songs with different events throughout the reception (cake cutting, garter toss, etc). Steve kept in touch leading up to the wedding day to make sure all the details were ironed out and I had his cell phone number to add in any last minute changes/requests. I wish I could do it all over again! Thanks a million!

Kelley Flowe

28 January 2011

This is a very belated thank you to Steve Bradle and the Split Second Sound team for helping make my husband's 50th birthday party a success. Although the party was Jan. 8, my guests are still talking about what a great time they had and how much they enjoyed all that Steve added to the event. He really listened to what my husband and I wanted and played music that my guests of all ages loved. His fantastic personality and expertise really made a difference in how well the party went. I would definitely request him again, and now I know first hand what a fantastic business you all are running. The whole process was smooth and enjoyable from beginning to end from the first time I talked to Stella to the last song Steve played before the evening ended. You are all total pros, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you again for making an important evening even more memorable!

Olivia Forston

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13 February 2010

My contact with Steve prior to the wedding was very pleasant. I felt very comfortable with him from the beginning. He knew exactly what I wanted for the reception and was very professional. All the guest enjoyed our DJs (Steve and Derek). They were a lot of fun and very interactive without being too aggressive. They played the right songs for our crowd which made it a lot of fun!My overall experience with Split second sound was excellent and I would highly recommend Steve and Derek to all my friends and would have them again for any events I may have in the future. 

Janet Desamero

14 August 2010   Split Second Sound was amazing to work with from the very beginning.  The moment we met with Steve and Rashaad, we knew we had nothing to worry about.  Our reception/party was in good hands.  All our our guests have called us and said they had an amazing time and that the music was perfect.  The only downfall was that we didn't plan for a longer reception, we could've danced all night. :)  The introductions and MC work was tremendous and memorable.

Natalie Dills

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1 January 2010 Our wedding was fantastic… We had a dream ceremony and then came the reception. All my guests were so excited and dancing non-stop. Steve’s ability to provide the full experience and also being very professional was so amazing!"

Cathy Farnham

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10 October 2009 Thank you for such a fantastic job y'all did for Erin's Wedding. We just loved working with Steve and Matt. They were wonderful!!! Everyone had a blast with them. Steve was excellent to work with and very accommodating. We are recommending y'all to all our friends. It was like working with friends. Thank you again for the great job. It was a perfect wedding 

Gail Scott

23 January 2010 The overall experience was excellent!  All the guests raved about how great the DJ’s were and how well they catered to what everyone wanted to hear.  The DJ’s were both very energetic and eager to involve the audience in getting up and dancing and having a good time.  They made the entire wedding/reception experience wonderful and I would definitely recommend them and Split Second Sound to others 

Helen Daniels

16 March 2013 You did an amazing job at Carolyn's party. People are still talking about it. The kids danced nonstop. The music was perfect for their age group.

Thank you for your advice. We followed and respected Carolyn's wishes. She was a great host, danced and talked to everyone.

Thank you very much and we look forward working with you again.

Jim Collins

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Testimonials

Neil McCleery
6 Apr 2013
Split Second Sound did a WONDERFUL job at our wedding!  When I had previously spoke to the DJ Neil before the...

Jamie Faris

Kyle Field
22 Mar 2013
Kyle and his DJ assistant Michael did an absolutely outstanding job. We have no regrets.. NONE.. about going with Split...

Mitzi

Joey Verde
9 Mar 2013
Erin and I would like to thank you for a job exceptionally well done at our Founders Hall wedding on Saturday night....

Jason & Erin Bennett

Jonah Pearl
3 Mar 2013
Jonah is the best!!!  I won't lie we had super high expectations since my husband and I both work at ballantyne country...

Dana Poley

Vinny Esposito
3 Nov 2012
Thanks so much! We loved it! Everyone had a great time at the reception! They were so entertaining and there was...

Christen Patterson

Derek Andreas
26 Jan 2013
You guys made the party! People have been emailing and texting me all day how much fun they had. Thank...

Debra Slosman

Jonny Piscitelli
6 Oct 2012
I just wanted to thank you again for making our wedding reception one to remember!  I can't tell you how many people complimented...

Brian and Melissa Lehmann

Joey Verde
23 Jun 2012
Joey -- I knew from the first meeting you were the perfect DJ for our wedding. You and Split Second...

Jacqueline Chambers

Mark Melchior
26 May 2012
I meant to send this note to you earlier to express our praise for Mark our DJ. We realized that the DJ...

Jeffrey Del Rosso

Rashaad Wynn
27 Apr 2012
We were referred to Spit Second Sound from the mother of a bride that had Vinny as a DJ at her...

Brandy Harter

Michael Finch
12 May 2012
I had a fantastic experience with y'all! Everything from the meeting before the wedding all the way to the day of the...

Ali Currier

Jonah Pearl
28 Apr 2012
Split Second Sound was the best investment we could have made for our reception. Jonah is an amazing DJ and...

Amber McCarter

Derek Andreas
25 Feb 2012
I cannot say enough good things about Derek and Split Second Sound. He contacted me a few times before the event to...

Samantha Jennings

Jonny Piscitelli
17 Mar 2012
All the employees at Split Second Sound were wonderful but the person who really went above and beyond was Jonny,...

Sara Barkman

Mark Melchior
28 Jan 2012
I don't even know where to start... they were just amazing. Completely professional. They knew exactly what they were doing-...

Amanda O'Connor

Vinny Esposito
30 Apr 2011
Dear Split Second Sound Team,   Adam and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for...

Ashleigh Sullivan

Vinny Esposito
31 Oct 2009
I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for such a great time at our wedding on Saturday....

Lily Lieu

Vinny Esposito
6 Sep 2009
I would like to rate all questions as Exceeded Expectations! I have absolutely no complaints, everything was wonderful! My friends...

Jamie Bubenzer

Vinny Esposito
5 Feb 2011
Hello Vinny, Hope you are doing well. I didn’t  have a chance to say goodbye on Saturday night. I really...

Dorianne Bellamy

Vinny Esposito
20 Jun 2009
"Richard and I would absolutely say "Exceeded all expections!" for all three of the questions. We had an absolutely wonderful...

Rene Burkley

Vinny Esposito
5 Sep 2010
Vinny & Jonny were wonderful and I am so glad that I choose them. It was more then I dreamed...

Kristine Fedor

Vinny Esposito
16 May 2009
"Vinny and his assistant, did a fantastic job with our wedding. Everyone that was in attendance had so much fun...

John & Holly Tidikis

Michael Finch
29 Oct 2011
DJ Michael Finch did the music for our wedding in Lake Lure. The venue was small and the crowd was small...

Lisa Hopkins

Joey Verde
17 Dec 2011
Split Second Sound was absolutely amazing. My DJ's, Joey and Levar, were amazing. They made my wedding reception flow perfectly and...

Ashley Hagwood

Levar Gladden
9 Jul 2011
Hi Michelle, you have been AMAZING throughout this process. You helped me get to and through our wedding day without...

Syrena McKenzie

Levar Gladden
15 May 2010
LeVar-I just wanted to thank you for DJing my wedding on May 15th.  Everyone said it was the best wedding...

Mahailey Davis Nettles

Vinny Esposito
4 Oct 2008
"Let me tell you- everyone is still talking about how much fun our wedding was and how awesome you were!!!...

Bryan & Stephanie Fitzpatrick

Dennis Mercurio
23 Sep 2011
Dennis was everything we wanted in a DJ.  He went above and beyond asking myself and Mike if he could get us...

Brandy Hickman

Dennis Mercurio
30 Jul 2011
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Dennis! He was so much fun and really ...

Hanna Jones

Dennis Mercurio
20 Jun 2009
I was afraid at first hiring a DJ because at all of the weddings I have been to the DJ...

Melanie S

Rashaad Wynn
7 Aug 2010
We had a bit of a crisis on our hands with the previous DJ that we booked through another company.  He called...

Corey

Rashaad Wynn
22 Oct 2011
Rashaad and Mike did everything perfectly! Just as Rashaad's online reviews boast, he's an amazing MC and REALLY gets the party going!...

Laura Ferguson

Rashaad Wynn
3 Sep 2011
I must say that Rashaad and Eddie were absolutely wonderful!! I truly could not have asked for a better MC than Rashaad!...

Amanda Collins

Derek Andreas
23 Jul 2011
I just wanted to share how pleased we were with our DJs Derek and Jordan M. The reception was great and...

Siobhan Grant

Derek Andreas
28 May 2011
 I'm more than happy to tell you that the wedding was wonderful.  All of the guests were very engaged at...

Joanne Rychlik

Derek Andreas
16 May 2009
You guys EXCEEDED my expectations! Derek was on top of things, especially when it came to things my other vendors...

Steph McElveen

Steve Bradle
30 Apr 2011
My husband, Craig, and I were married on April 30, 2011. We held the reception at Bonterra in Dilworth and...

Kelley Flowe

Steve Bradle
18 Jun 2011
Steve and Alina were AWESOME!! Steve met with me before the wedding to secure all details. He was very specific and clear about...

Heather Addison

Steve Bradle
14 Aug 2010
  Split Second Sound was amazing to work with from the very beginning.  The moment we met with Steve and...

Natalie Dills

Steve Bradle
1 Jan 2010
Our wedding was fantastic… We had a dream ceremony and then came the reception. All my guests were so excited...

Cathy Farnham

Eric Weinbrenner
5 Mar 2011
Eric and Neil and the team- You did an outstanding job. You really made the event! Everyone had a...

Celeste Barone

Eric Weinbrenner
12 Mar 2011
Our event was FABULOUS!!!!  Eric, Neil and Rashaad were amazing as were the party motivators.  We have not stopped ...

Wanda Greenfield

Eric Weinbrenner
27 Feb 2010
I can't thank you enough for the job you did at Dan and Jake's Bar Mitzvah party.  You heard what...

Sheri Jessell

Eric Weinbrenner
2 Oct 2010
  I just wanted to let you know that Eric was AWESOME at our wedding celebration on Oct. 2!  He...

Cory Lippard

James Dickens
15 Oct 2011
We were totally impressed with JD's professionalism, and loved his fun, laid-back, smooth style of DJing our wedding. It was...

Jule Barnitt

Jonathan Kessler
21 May 2011
Eddie & Jon were INCREDIBLE. Being wedding photographers ourselves, Walter & I both know how important a good DJ is to a wedding....

Heather Garland

James Dickens
24 Sep 2011
Where do I start? Jonathan and James (JD) were assigned to my wedding and they were, in one word, INCREDIBLE! As soon...

Justin Pompey

Eric Jaundoo
17 Sep 2011
We had a great experience using SSS. I felt like Eric really listened to our requests and the ceremony and the...

Emily Blair

Jonny Piscitelli
9 Apr 2011
JONNY & ERIC J....EFFORTLESS, GREAT, PHENOMENAL, BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS, TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!! Split second sound is such a...

Leigha Christenbury

Jonny Piscitelli
23 Oct 2010
My experience with Split Second Sound was fantastic from the very first meeting through the whole preparation. Jonny and Kristen...

Samantha Stapert

Jonny Piscitelli
9 Oct 2010
Jonny and his assistant did an absolutely amazing job at our reception.  They played all the right music , kept...

Brett Peiffer

Joey Verde
7 May 2011
I can not say enough about these guys. Split Second came from a co-worker recommendation and visiting at a...

Mistee Caldwell

Joey Verde
9 Oct 2010
When it comes to top notch DJ services, Joey sets the standard. When it comes to an amazing personality and the ability to...

Jason Clough

Joey Verde
9 Oct 2010
The music was flawless. You are a consummate professional and a great all-around guy. Thank you for making our special...

Jason Clough

Neil McCleery
22 Oct 2011
I can’t tell you how wonderful Neil was! He was simply outstanding at making sure that everything was well organized and...

Frances Hartley (Mother of the Bride)

Mark Melchior
21 May 2011
Our DJ, Mark was wonderful and really brought a lot of energy to our reception! Split Second Sound really does...

MaryKatherine Byrd

Jonah Pearl
30 Apr 2011
Words can not describe how amazing Jonah was at our wedding reception. I am still getting compliments about how much...

Jessica Rankin

Jonah Pearl
26 Mar 2011
 Jonah was the perfect fit for the wedding and reception.  His energy, enthusiasm, and attention to detail was excellent.  During...

Parker Sturges

Jonah Pearl
9 Oct 2010
 Thank you Jonah Pearl and Split Second Sound for an awesome job at the Hinely / Reid Wedding Saturday night,...

Janice Hinely

Rashaad Wynn
10 Jul 2010
We just wanted to write a quick email thanking Rashad, and your company, for making our wedding day an absolute...

Anna and Oliver Travieso

Rashaad Wynn
1 Mar 2008
Just wanted to let you know that we thought Rashaad did a great job! He was there on time, had...

Misty Jones

Neil McCleery
1 Aug 2009
Neil and Rashaad did an excellent job for both our ceremony and reception. We left the music selection for the...

Leo Keoing