Event & Party DJ · Barnegat, NJ
New Jersey event DJ for your kind of party
Music, MC support and experienced, owner-led hosting for corporate events, holiday parties, private parties, community celebrations and public venues.
Since 1987And still rockin'
$2 millionLiability insurance
Written agreementClear expectations
Personally hostedBy owner DJ Don
DJ Don's public events calendar
My public calendar.
Where I'll be out in public next, and where I'm already booked. Select a date for details. If a day looks open, just ask and I'll confirm personally.
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Event entertainment in New Jersey
Start with your event.
Choose entertainment built around the people in the room, whether you are planning a private gathering, an organizational event or repeat programming for a public venue.
Sound, presentation & preparation
Music and entertainment that rocks your event.
I come, I bring the party, I play the music, I interact with people and I look like I'm having fun, because I am. That's the whole idea. No nonsense, just a good time built around your crowd.
I bring professional, brand-name sound equipment and carry backup gear, so the show always goes on. I plan around your requests, set the volume for the room and present myself the way your event calls for.
- Appropriate volume for the room
- Continuous music and planned transitions
- Event-appropriate attire and presentation
- Microphone support for agreed announcements
- At least $2 million in liability insurance
New Jersey event entertainment
Real events. Real people.
Scenes from Puttin' On The Hits events I have hosted, mixed and helped people enjoy.
Customer feedback
People remember how it felt.
Repeat bookings, referrals and exact customer comments speak to how I work with a room.
Checked July 24, 2026
“Excellent. I really liked the games played during your performance. It kept the crowd really involved. Thank you, Marty B.”
“Outstanding! Don is great. We have used him before, tried someone else one year, and came back to Don.”
“Fantastic. Can’t say enough about how I appreciate all the efforts you put forth to help make our party a smash hit. Thank you again for all your help. Barb”
DJ Don Cook · Owner, DJ and event host
Meet your host
I keep the focus on your crowd.
My path began in Syracuse, New York, and included six years in the U.S. Navy, where I handled music and sound aboard the USS Conolly. After my honorable discharge in 1986, I moved to Barnegat and turned a lifelong love of music into Puttin' On The Hits in 1987.
My goal is still simple: listen well, prepare thoroughly and give people a genuinely good time. I personally plan and perform every booking I accept. If I cannot take your event, I would rather refer you to a provider who may be a better match than send an unfamiliar substitute.
I plan around your requests, present myself appropriately, keep the volume suitable for the room and bring professional sound plus backup equipment for technical contingencies.
- 01Personal consultation and owner-led planning
- 02A written agreement for every event
- 03Professional, brand-name sound equipment
- 04$2 million in liability insurance
Questions clients ask
Before you book an event DJ.
Will DJ Don personally perform at my event?
Yes. Puttin' On The Hits is owner-led, and I personally plan and perform every booking I accept.
Do you DJ weddings, Sweet 16s or mitzvahs?
No. I retired wedding service and do not offer Sweet 16s or mitzvahs. I focus on corporate, holiday, private party, community, fundraiser and venue events, plus karaoke, trivia and Music Bingo.
Can we request music and identify songs we do not want?
Yes. Your preferences and requests are part of our planning conversation. I combine that direction with what I observe in the room.
Will you MC the event and handle announcements?
Yes. I provide microphone support for agreed announcements: introductions, schedule transitions and other moments we settle together during planning.
Is Puttin' On The Hits insured?
Yes. I carry at least $2 million in liability insurance. Ask me about any venue-specific insurance requirements during booking.
Are prices listed online?
No. Event requirements vary, so I discuss availability and fees directly after I understand the date, venue and service you need.
What happens if Don is unavailable?
I do not send an unfamiliar employee. When appropriate, I would rather refer you to another provider who may be a better match.
DJ service area
Based in Barnegat. Ready to travel.
I serve Ocean, Atlantic, Burlington and Monmouth counties. Regularly discussed service areas include Barnegat, Manahawkin, Long Beach Island, Toms River, Seaside Heights, Brick, Belmar and Asbury Park. Ask me about your date and venue to confirm travel availability.