Stewart Balshem

I started performing in 1983 because I saw a tremendous need for professional party management services and believed with all my heart that I could fill the bill. Well, more than twenty years later, that need is greater than ever. It doesn't take many bad parties to realize that a guy or gal with a microphone and a bunch of records, CD, laptop, portable hard drive, doesn't automatically translate into a great time for all. Some people are born with the innate ability to read a crowd and lead/coax/cajole/convince/inspire them to sing, dance, and be merry. Some must learn these skills.

  • Ability to read a crowd and select appropriate music to satisfy all
  • Instinct for getting people dancing and keeping them dancing
  • Great rapport with clients and guests.
  • Excellent communications skills

"I always say that I'm in the happiness business. I get paid to help people have fun. And that's a great way to make a living." "This business has always been part of me since before it was a business. I don't really remember starting as a professional. As a kid I would always find myself in the role of party host … DJ … ringleader … whatever you want to call it. After enough times of people coming up to me to say … great job... great party … I guess I figured it was something I was good at. Something I wanted to do more of. And so I did, and so I have."

 

Stewart Balshem has performed at the following venues:

Abington Art Center
ACE Conference Center
Aldie Mansion
Appleford Estate
Arcadia University
Ballroom @ The Ben
Bay Pony Inn
La Massaria @ Bella Vista
Bensalem Country Club
The Blair Mill Inn
Blue Bell Country Club
Cairnwood Mansion
Cannstatter Volkfest-Verein
Celebrations
Center Square Golf Club
The Centre Bridge Inn
Cescaphe Ballroom
The Crystal Tea Room
Chateau Granieri
Cock n’ Bull Restaurant
Crowne Plaza Hotel-Philadelphia
Curtis Hall
Doubletree Guest Suites-Plymouth Meeting
Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia
Doylestown Country Club
Drexelbrook
Evviva
Fisher’s Tudor House
Flourtown Country Club
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
The Franklin Institute Science Museum
The Emerald Room
Glen Foerd Mansion
Green Valley Country Club
Historic Waynesborough
Holiday Inn-Fort Washington
HollyHedge Estate
Hotel du Pont
Hotel Fiesole
Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Indian Valley Country Club
JC Melrose Country Club
Jericho National Golf Club
Catering by Jessica Lee (Heritage Hall-Warrington)
Joseph Ambler Inn
Joseph’s Catering
Knowlton Mansion
Lai Lai Garden
Lulu Country Club
Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club
Marjeane Caterers
  Meadowlands Country Club
Mendenhall Inn
Merion Tribute House
Moonstruck Restaurant
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Adventure Aquarium (Currents Ballroom)
Normandy Farm
North Hills Country Club
Northampton Valley Country Club
Nostalgia
Old York Road Country Club
Congregation Or Ami
Townsend Room
Pen Ryn Mansion
The Philadelphia Cricket Club
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Philadelphia Marriott West
Philmont Country Club
PineCrest Country Club
Presidential Caterers
Pyramid Club
Radnor Hotel
Radnor Hunt
The Ritz Carlton Philadelphia
RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel
Sheraton Great Valley Hotel
Spring Mill Country Club
Spring Mill Manor
St. Davids Golf Club
Talamore Country Club
The Buck Hotel
The Down Town Club
The Manor House @ Commonwealth
The Mansion on Main Street
The Merion Catering & Special Events
The Old Mill
The Union League
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia
The Westin Philadelphia
Top of the Tower
Torresdale Frankford Country Club
Warrington Country Club & Banquet Center
Waynesborough Country Club
Westover Country Club
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
William Penn Inn
Williamson Restaurant
Yangming
   
 

Stewart,

About 10 years ago, I saw this amazing DJ at a Pre-School event for my daughter. He was captivating and energetic and yet, down to earth in a refreshing way. I never forgot that day and ever since, I have hired Stewart or another DJ from this company for so many events, it is hard to keep track! He has performed at our local elementary school as the Friday night Family night entertainment, provided music and games at more than a few block parties in the neighborhood, entertained in my home for a 40th birthday party and most importantly, provided the most amazing, outstanding, and memorable evening for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party. We already have him booked for my son's upcoming Bar Mitzvah too!

Stewart knows what he is doing. He believes that the party is about the people and not about him. And his work shows this. He can entertain children, teens and adults throughout the entire affair. I remember Stewart's best advice to me. He said, "As the hostess, if you want people to have fun and dance and remember the party, YOU have to have fun and dance and everyone will follow." This is so true and has worked for the many times that I have worked with Stewart.

Cheryl Weiss, Satisfied Customer all the time!

 
 

Dear Stewart,

Hi! We just want to thank you for such a fun reception! You were great! We have had so many positive comments about the music, and everybody had such an awesome time. It was so nice to hear songs that we danced to in high school and college as well as the fun songs of today. Plus you had enough songs thrown in for the parents. You had such a perfect mix.

Thank you also for taking the time to go over the bridal party names before the introductions. We really appreciated that. You really take the time to make sure the party flows well and it really shows. We couldn't be happier to have had you as our DJ. We'll never forget what a great party it was--thank you for making it happen!

If you ever need a reference, please do not hesitate to pass on our names. You definitely have earned a glowing review!

Sincerely,

Kelly & Pete Jerrom

 
 

Dear Stewart

We just want to thank you for a wonderful night. The music was incredible and Ryan and I had more fun than we could imagine. Our friends and family have said it was by far the best wedding reception they have ever attended--that's very special.

Anyway, we would be happy to recommend you and Signature DJ's if the opportunity comes along.

Thanks for everything,
Moira Schwartz

 

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