Hunter Ansell

DJ + EMCEE

Hunter’s love for music started at an early age when he was introduced to music theory through piano lessons and later played the trumpet in his middle school band. Hunter’s passion for discovering new music led him to become obsessed with DJing, and when asked if he was interested in the profession with 2Bays, he jumped at the opportunity.

As a wedding DJ, he enjoys meeting new people and celebrating with them while being able to express himself creatively. He always looks forward to seeing the newlyweds having fun with their friends and family on the dance floor. Hunter’s musical taste and knowledge is diverse and spans across multiple genres, but he particularly enjoys Latin House, Afro-Beats and Hip-Hop.

When he’s not DJing, Hunter enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, visiting local breweries and working on their hobby farm.

FAST FACTS WITH HUNTER

Best music for…

Working out: Golden Era Hip Hop

Road Trips: Latin House

On a Boat: Afro-Beats

Party Jams: 2000’s Hip Hop

If they released doves when you entered a packed room, what song would be playing? Back to Life by Soul II Soul

Why do you live in Northern Michigan and what do you enjoy about the area?
Northern Michigan is where I met my wife, and we are excited to raise our family in the area. I love the easy access to water and being able to explore the woods that surround us.

The group at 2Bays DJs is phenomenal! We worked with them for our wedding, and both Brian and Hunter were very responsive. Hunter's music selection perfectly catered to our tastes, and our dance floor was never empty for over 4 hours! Additionally, we were grateful that Hunter could incorporate some international music and traditions from our cultures. Would definitely recommend!

Karina P

5/28/2023 Bride

Hunter was an amazing DJ, not only did he play an awesome set that mixed our eclectic music taste and adapted to our crowd but he also wrangled runaway dogs and entertained the kids by letting them help with the lights. He was the exact kind of chill vibe that we wanted in a DJ and we couldn't have asked for anything more!

Emily B

9/17/2021 Bride

We had one request from 2Bays, and that was to bring Miami to Michigan, and boy did they deliver! Booking a DJ was one of our first priorities for our wedding, since we thought we had a pretty tall order being a bi-ethnic wedding and we needed to get both the Michiganders and the Latinos on the dance floor. Hunter was able to mix both English and Spanish hits seamlessly in a way that kept everyone grooving. From current to classics, Billy Joel to Bad Bunny, and everything in between, it was a night to remember for both sides of the family. In addition to bringing the party, they also were able to help us orchestrate our ceremony exactly as we envisioned and provided all the equipment necessary, as well as helping us keep to our timeline by directing our guests through the events of our wedding, ushering them to cocktail hour, dinner service, the sparkler exit, etc. There's two things people remember from a wedding: the food and the music, so if music is a priority to you, 2Bays DJs is well and beyond worth it!

Pierina P

9/14/2022 Bride

We all know that the DJ can make or break your wedding. If you’re looking for a personable, easy-going, incredible DJ, look no further! Never in a million years could I have asked for a better experience. Hunter was obviously flawless at being a DJ but he was also so good at understanding our expectations. The whole planning process was easygoing - which was really appreciated as it can get stressful as the wedding closes in. Not only was he organized but he was also incredibly personable, and not just to us (bride and groom), but to all of our guests as well! Even those that may have had a bit too much to drink. The music choices were phenomenal and had everyone out on the dance floor (even the parents! That is hugely impressive for our families!). I could not dream of mustering up a bad thing to say - look no further for your DJ.

Kyle S

8/30/2021 Groom

Headshots by Tyler Franz