Meet Our Team
Casey Banker
Founder, DJ/MC
Casey (DJ KayBay) has DJ’d & MC’d over 200 weddings, galas, and club nights in his music career. He’s performed at festivals like The UMS, Treefort, and Westword Music Showcase. He also founded his own dance party, Nite Vision, spins vinyl, and is a scholar of all genres of dance music. He also heads up his own band, Modern Leisure. Casey loves putting care into making each event he DJ’s unique, special, and fun.
Parker Givan
DJ/MC
Parker is the biggest music lover you’re likely to meet! He’s attended countless concerts in his life and his knowledge of music (especially R&B, Disco, Rap, and Hip-Hop) is unparalleled. This trove of knowledge is seamlessly paired with his supreme DJ skills. Parker is also international! He has DJ’d events in Antarctica & New Zealand. No matter where he is spinning Parker knows what to spin to get guests moving!
Sumner Erhard
DJ/MC
As a seasoned wedding DJ, Sumner brings a lifetime of musical expertise and passion to every event. With a background as a composer and musician since he was a kid, Sumner possesses a deep understanding of how music can elevate any occasion. When couples choose Sumner to DJ, they can trust that their special day will be filled with joyous celebrations.
Eddie Schmid
DJ/MC
Eddie is an experienced DJ, MC, music writer and touring musician who has been in love with music since age three, when he watched his dad make mixtapes for friends on a reel-to-reel machine. “Few things bring me more joy than seeing a happy couple in the middle of a packed dance floor. I love talking with couples and putting together playlists that best match the tone and vibe they want for their special day.”
Vanessa Ruiz
Photo Booth Manager, DJ/MC
Vanessa is a lifelong music lover who got her start DJing at her college radio station at the University of Iowa. She’s DJ’d dozens of weddings with KayBay Entertainment and while she’s semi-retired from wedding DJing, she now serves as our on-call backup DJ and photo booth attendant. She loves being a part of every couple’s unique wedding!