Phonograph DJ MAC

Brooklyn, United States

5

3 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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Telephone:
+1 646-228-5780
Website:
michaelcumella.com
Address:
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Park Slope
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
630 ft7th Avenue (F,G)
0.3 miNinth Street
0.4 miThird Street
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Local time (Brooklyn) 00:37 Saturday, 14 June 2025

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Description

Specialties

DJing with two gramophones for the experience of listening to music 100 years ago. Transitioning to laptop computer for ANY other kinds of music as needed. Presentations for weddings, special events, Gatsby /​speakeasy themed parties and more. Infotainment presentations also for schools, universities and libraries.

Also doing repairs and restorations of crank up machines. I do house calls and often have an inventory of machines that have been restored and are for sale.

I travel near (car) and far (flight cases) bringing these machines and music to life.

History

Established in 1995.

Phonograph DJ MAC grew as a result of my hobby in collecting disc and cylinder records and the machines that go with them, my WFMU radio show and desire to present these machines in public spaces.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael C.

Business Owner

Antique phonograph DJ MAC provides two period disc phonographs and plays 78’s circa 1900 – 1929 for an engaging musical experience. A unique entertainment alternative, the music ranges from ragtime to dance bands, instrumentalists to songsters. Visually fascinating and very entertaining, the presentation creates a wonderful atmospheric ambiance. Not only suitable for vintage themed events as MAC will thrill your guests’ ears and eyes. As host of WFMU Radio’s Antique Phonograph Music Program since 1995, MAC is an expert on this period of culture and music.

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3 reviews of Phonograph DJ MAC

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Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
I can’t recommend DJ MAC enough. I first saw him perform at the Jazz Age Lawn Party where he had the whole crowd interested and engaged. I asked him to be a part of our wedding which proved to be a really great decision. He took care of the music for our cocktail hour and reception with ease. He read the energy of the room and kept everyone up on their feet. You won’t find anyone more knowledgeable about the music of the 1920’s and 1930’s, and his record collection is overwhelming. He was also impressively able to switch to more contemporary music for the later part of the night, and kept everyone dancing until the lights came on.
BOOK HIM! You’ll enjoy the process from the initial emails to the night of your event.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
This guy’s GREAT! I don’t even know how you’d compare him to anyone else in New York – or ANYWHERE – since his entertainment is utterly unique (and the New York Times seems to agree!). If you want to make your event something ‘extra-​special,’ look no further. Professional, friendly, fun, easy to work with – and VERY knowledgeable about music – BIG thumbs-​up to PHONOGRAPH DJ MAC!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I would heartily recommend Michael as an emcee and DJ. He did a fantastic job doing both at our wedding here in New York. Our guests loved his phonographs and enjoyed getting photographed with them. They fit in perfectly with our wedding, which took place at Housing Works Bookstore. Michael did a great job of mixing his own music, both some older music and more modern, and he knew how to change the tempo and type of music according to the moment. He managed to get everyone out on the dancefloor and really helped shape the evening as an emcee. He was able to switch also between our music and his own and took our suggestions and ran with them, as well as a special playlist I developed for the dinner part of the evening. We’ve seen him DJ at a number of other events, too. He always dresses the part, as well, looking very dapper alongside his phonographs!