About
We are a hard working team of memory-makers
We Are Show Me Sound
Welcome to Show Me Sound, established in 2011. We have been recognized as one of St. Louis' premiere DJ companies and take the time to understand your vision and preferences. Our personalized approach ensures that every event reflects your unique style and personality.
We don't just play music; we help create memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Show Me Sound prides itself on unforgettable weddings, corporate events, and vibrant nightlife gatherings. We work hard to provide extraordinary experiences through music that leave a lasting impression.
Our hardworking team is composed of dedicated individuals who care about making your big day or event flow smoothly and without stress.
Paige Bequette
Social Media Manager, Creative Director
Emily Roberts
Production Manager Lead, Content Director
Emily helps with production at events and works behind the scenes to ensure all equipment is up to Show Me Sound standards! Emily helps run lighting at events and creates content for our social media.
Born and raised in the St. Louis area, Emily has always had a love for music and events. Outside of work you can find her at local concerts, hiking with her dog, or traveling.
Ellis Brodsky
MC, Production Manager
Ellis helps with event production and content capturing. He assists the DJs with lights and provides funky moves behind the booth or on the dance floor.
He also helps with various aspects on the backside of operations, including copywriting, marketing, and playlist curating.
No stranger to the microphone, Ellis, formerly known by his stage name “Denny(hellacool)” is a rapper, content creator, and podcast producer.
Nicole Daubert
Production Manager
Nicole helps with setting up events and running lights during dance floors. Away from work she enjoys reading, hiking, and spoiling her dog.
Stone Birkner
MC, Production Manager
Stone loves bouncing around the STL music scene. You can find him in the crowd at almost any live music event.
With prior experience in entertainment mascoting as Larry Live at Ballpark Village, he is very excited to bring the party in a more personal way with show me sound.
Stone also loves to travel, whether is cross country for a music festival or overseas with the Navy Reserves.
Tom Gederman
Production Manager
Alex Leonard
Production Manager
Alex helps with event production and can be found at a wedding venue near you. He dabbles in music production and plays a few instruments. In his off time, he enjoys backpacking and racing.
Nathan Cobb
Production Manager
Janice Koclanes
Production Manager
Janice works as a Hairstylist and has a passion for empowering others to feel confident in their own skin. She joined Show Me Sound as a way to utilize her degree in Hospitality Management while bringing a sense of professionalism and tranquility to each special event. Janice is quick to respond to the needs of others and is always looking to create a fun environment.
In Janice’s free time you can find her in Las Vegas with her husband (Z-Major), putting together puzzles, or vibing to 70s/ 80s dance and Indie music.
Jordyn Benson
Production Manager
Zach Koclanes
DJ, Production Manager
Zach (AKA Z-Major) has a deep passion and knowledge for all genres of music which led him to become a self- taught Producer/ Audio Engineer. His enthusiasm and dedication to the music industry has opened the door for bookings with RYSE, Rehydrate and other familiar venues. He also plans to expand his record label and event, Groove Garden, coast to coast with the goal of sharing underground gems and pure love for the music.
In his free time you can find him traveling with his wife Janice, at the gym, collecting Pokémon cards, or playing video games.
Sam Hertel
DJ, Production Manager
Sam loves music and meeting new people. That is why being a DJ is a perfect fit for Sam. He is able to bring joy to others through his passion while also making new friends along the way.
If you want someone that you can count on to show up with a smile and a positive attitude; Sam is your guy.
Tyler Bubolz
DJ, Production Manager
Tyler has been a DJ and MC in the St. Louis area for the past few years, playing locations such as RYSE Nightclub and The Crown Room at Ballpark Village, and Columbia; previously seen at The Social Room, Roxy’s, The Silver Ball, and My House.
In addition to nightlife, Tyler has experience with a wide variety of weddings with years of experience!
He is very punctual, professional, intuitive to the crowd’s mood and music interests, and happy to interact with guests to take requests and make announcements.
He is capable of playing a wide range of music genres from pop, hip hop, country, EDM, classic rock, and more!
Brant Takmajian
DJ, Production Manager
Brant is one of the people behind the booth that you may see when hiring Show Me Sound. He really enjoys DJing for private parties because of the personalization in the music selection for the crowd.
He enjoys spending time with his wife Emma, and their three dogs. He also loves collecting trading cards, watching YouTube videos, and playing games like: chess, Pokémon Unite, or Mario Kart.
Franco Puetz
Owner, DJ
When he isn't working behind the DJ booth he likes to spend his time growing his digital marketing agency, listening to live music, and going on cinematic adventures.
Paige Bequette
Social Media Manager, Creative Director
Emily Roberts
Production Manager Lead, Content Director
Emily helps with production at events and works behind the scenes to ensure all equipment is up to Show Me Sound standards! Emily helps run lighting at events and creates content for our social media.
Born and raised in the St. Louis area, Emily has always had a love for music and events. Outside of work you can find her at local concerts, hiking with her dog, or traveling.
Ellis Brodsky
MC, Production Manager
Ellis helps with event production and content capturing. He assists the DJs with lights and vibes and provides funky moves behind the booth or on the dance floor.
No stranger to the microphone, Ellis doubles as an up-and-coming rapper in the St. Louis scene, under the name “Denny” (he’s cool). You can also find him managing at Arch Apparel or at any of the St. Louis sporting events throughout the year.
Stone Birkner
MC, Production Manager
Stone loves bouncing around the STL music scene. You can find him in the crowd at almost any live music event.
With prior experience in entertainment mascoting as Larry Live at Ballpark Village, he is very excited to bring the party in a more personal way with show me sound.
Stone also loves to travel, whether is cross country for a music festival or overseas with the Navy Reserves.
Nicole Daubert
Production Manager
Alex Leonard
Production Manager
Nathan Cobb
Production Manager
Janice Koclanes
Production Manager
Janice works as a Hairstylist and has a passion for empowering others to feel confident in their own skin. She joined Show Me Sound as a way to utilize her degree in Hospitality Management while bringing a sense of professionalism and tranquility to each special event. Janice is quick to respond to the needs of others and is always looking to create a fun environment.
In Janice’s free time you can find her in Las Vegas with her husband (Z-Major), putting together puzzles, or vibing to 70s/ 80s dance and Indie music.
Tom Gederman
Production Manager
Tom experienced the magic of Show Me Sound firsthand when we provided DJ services for his wedding in November of 2023. He has now joined us in hopes of bringing that same magic to your wedding or private event!
Tom has a long track record of successfully produced events and also performs as a drummer at several of St. Louis' iconic music venues.
When not producing events or performing, Tom can be found on the golf course or at home watching movies with his wife Riley, and fur baby Hally.
Jordyn Benson
Production Manager
Jordyn was born and raised in St.louis for most of her life. She loves spending time with her dog, traveling, spending time with friends and family, going to the gym, cooking, diamond painting & anything spooky.
She’s a big fan of weddings and now she gets a front row seat to the magic that Show Me Sound brings to couples on their big day.
Zach Koclanes
DJ, Production Manager
Zach (AKA Z-Major) has a deep passion and knowledge for all genres of music which led him to become a self- taught Producer/ Audio Engineer. His enthusiasm and dedication to the music industry has opened the door for bookings with RYSE, Rehydrate and other familiar venues. He also plans to expand his record label and event, Groove Garden, coast to coast with the goal of sharing underground gems and pure love for the music.
In his free time you can find him traveling with his wife Janice, at the gym, collecting Pokémon cards, or playing video games.
Sam Hertel
Sam loves music and meeting new people. That is why being a DJ is a perfect fit for Sam. He is able to bring joy to others through his passion while also making new friends along the way.
If you want someone that you can count on to show up with a smile and a positive attitude; Sam is your guy.
Tyler Bubolz
DJ, Production Manager
Tyler has been a DJ and MC in the St. Louis area for the past few years, playing locations such as RYSE Nightclub and The Crown Room at Ballpark Village, and Columbia; previously seen at The Social Room, Roxy’s, The Silver Ball, and My House.
In addition to nightlife, Tyler has experience with a wide variety of weddings with years of experience!
He is very punctual, professional, intuitive to the crowd’s mood and music interests, and happy to interact with guests to take requests and make announcements.
He is capable of playing a wide range of music genres from pop, hip hop, country, EDM, classic rock, and more!
Brant Takmajian
DJ, Production Manager
Brant is one of the people behind the booth that you may see when hiring Show Me Sound. He really enjoys DJing for private parties because of the personalization in the music selection for the crowd.
He enjoys spending time with his wife Emma, and their three dogs. He also loves collecting trading cards, watching YouTube videos, and playing games like: chess, Pokémon Unite, or Mario Kart.
Franco Puetz
Owner, DJ
When he isn't working behind the DJ booth he likes to spend his time growing his digital marketing agency, listening to live music, and going on cinematic adventures.
Our Team Works Hard To Make Your Event Amazing
