MEET JESS McKELVEY
… an exemplary artist and esteemed MC.
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, DJ Jess has impacted countless lives with the power of her music.
Over the last 19 years, she has EARNED THE REPUTATION of being an experienced talent, a magnetic personal presence, with an unparalleled intuition, and value for human connection.
Ultimately, Jess feels that her life’s calling is to facilitate human connection through bewitching beats and influencing your and your guests’ energy.
With a holistic event experience in mind, Jess has meticulously developed an array of DJing, MCing, and additional enhancements. They were hand-selected to harmoniously flow with her music and reflect the soul & vibrancy of your occasion.
“I may ask you for your guest list, and that may mean I spend a few hours googling the names. It’s not creepy- the more I know, the more connected I am to every moving part of your event. And when that happens, the ambiance rises even higher.”
Bring elements of wonder to your event
“She truly puts her energy and soul into her work and that is what makes her the best of the best! It would not have been nearly as great without her!”
– Katie J. –
JESS’S
JOURNEY
With a background in violin and dance, music and the performing arts have always been a central part of Jess’s self-expression and purpose. She developed a SPIRITUAL AFFINITY WITH MUSIC AND CULTIVATED HER DJ SKILLS while attending Edinboro University. She quickly became a weekend must-see on campus and packed the venue with guests who were eager to witness her WORK MAGIC with music, displaying artistry years ahead of her experience.
However, Jess’s affinity for DJing was only one reason locals gathered to see her. From the very beginning, Jess POSSESSEDD AN ALCHEMY for interpersonal resonance, filling the space not only with music but with the light of her heart and soul, which left a lasting impression on the community.
Jess’s path has meandered in beautiful and unpredictable ways. She went on to earn her Master’s in Elementary and Special Education and taught for a few years in Pittsburgh. But her passion always remained in the world of heart-led entrepreneurship, and being a DJ & MC.
Today, Jess remains just as passionate about the musical arts, having built a business that is grounded in her seamless process and top-notch talent.
Everything she does is client-centered, empowering them through music that speaks to their souls.
An Eye for Event Planning
Jess lived in Manhattan while completing an internship with a midtown event planning company, which sparked Jess’s extensive planning savvy. This internship honed her event planning skills and has since BECOME A KEY PART OF HER APPROACH to DJing and MCing.
She works closely with her clients to create customized event schedules and is a pro at crafting wedding timelines of all styles and cadences.
Illuminating experiences across the nation. Based in Pittsburgh, PA.
As a SOUGHT-AFTER musical leader in the industry, Jess has had the privilege of working with entertainment companies in Pittsburgh, while still honoring her calling and pouring her heart into her own business. From nightclubs and cozy dive bars to iconic river boats and historic museums, she has experience performing at a variety of venues all around the city. She’s also had the honor of sharing her art with audiences ACROSS THE COUNTRY via national television.
As a student of life and lover of cultures, Jess is open to traveling anywhere and everywhere in the U.S. She’s charmed by the countless hidden gems tucked in corners of the country that possess wonder and magic such as Deep Creek, Maryland, and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
One of her favorite things about working with clients across the United States is exposing her children to different people and ways of life, helping them grow into kind, empathetic, and accepting adults who are, above all, true to themselves.
Breaking the Mold
DJ Jess is proud to be an industry leader and one of the few original female event DJs in the Pittsburgh area. By honing her craft and building connections across connections worldwide, she’s paved the way for the newest generations of female musicians to break out beats for the masses and break through the glass ceiling.
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