A Touch of Class: Corporate DJ
Conference DJ and live entertainer Barry Allen Cohen delivers unforgettable events through live music, expert emceeing, and customized high-energy entertainment experiences.
Quick Facts:
- Award-winning singer, guitarist, DJ, and emcee entertainer
- Founder of A Touch Of Class Music
- Expert in combining live music with DJ entertainment
- Provides customized music experiences for every stage of an event
- Formats:
- Conference DJ | Live Music Entertainer | Event Emcee
- Audiences:
- Corporate conferences, gala dinners, luxury events, weddings, hospitality venues, networking functions, executive celebrations, and private events seeking premium live entertainment.
- Outcomes:
- Create seamless and engaging event experiences through live music and DJ entertainment
- Enhance audience connection, energy, and atmosphere throughout the event
- Deliver customized entertainment aligned with the client’s vision and event goals
- Travels from: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- **US Fee range: $500 - $5,000
Talent Services
Entertainment:
Dance
How about having a DJ that can also provide “live” music for your ceremony, cocktail and dinner portion to match your tastes and style. It gives your guests the best of both worlds.
For example Barry can play classical guitar for the ceremony, spanish romantic guitar for the cocktail and sing pop jazz standards from the Great American Songbook for the dinner hour.
Jazz
For cocktails or dinner, a three or four piece ensemble which plays a wide variety of contemporary, latin and jazz standards.
“JAZZ SOIREE”… A stylish touch to any cocktail or dinner hour, we create an atmosphere reminiscent of the Paris jazz clubs of the 1940’s. The continental flair is captured with a mixture of light jazz, featured vocal numbers from Cole Porter to Edith Piaf, classic torch songs, and elegant costuming.
Our sultry chanteuses’, Valerie Pierce, Sacha Boutros, or Stellita Marie may be added to lend an element of sophistication to the group with smooth as silk vocalizations of both classsic standards and smoky torch songs. Voila!
70's - 80's
- Solo Act/One Man Band
- Classical Ceremony Guitar
- Romantic Cocktail Guitar
- Pop Jazz Dinner/Dance Vocals
From elegant classical music and beautiful jazz/pop ballads to lively dance tunes, Barry Allen Cohen has the sound to create the atmosphere you want. His versatile repertoire is perfectly suited for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing.
As a solo one man band, Barry will perform ‘live’ guitar or vocals along with his professionally recorded band tracks, providing you with the sound of a full band ensemble.
Talent Short Bio
Barry Allen Cohen is an award-winning professional singer, guitarist, bandleader, DJ, and emcee entertainer known for creating sophisticated, high-energy event experiences through his company, A Touch Of Class Music. Combining the versatility of a live musician with the expertise of a professional DJ and event host, Barry delivers fully customized entertainment experiences that elevate corporate events, conferences, weddings, and luxury celebrations.
With a career spanning live performance, music direction, and event entertainment, Barry has built a reputation for professionalism, versatility, and audience connection. His unique ability to seamlessly transition between live music performances and DJ entertainment allows clients to experience the best of both worlds — elegant live ambiance paired with energetic, expertly curated dance experiences.
Barry’s performances are tailored to every stage of an event. He provides live classical guitar instrumentals for ceremonies, smooth jazz and Latin guitar for cocktail receptions, live pop and jazz vocals during dinner, and high-energy DJ sets for dancing and celebrations. His customized playlists, continuous music flow, and polished emcee style ensure a seamless and engaging event from beginning to end.
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