Shawn Edwards
- Scottsdale, AZ
- DJ
- 9 Verified Bookings
Theresa B. said “Shawn did an awesome job with a variety of music for dancing.”
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Arizona's Favorite Drummer and High-Energy Open Format DJ.
Phoenix Arizona’s Henri Benard is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer, most widely known for his work as “Dread Ned” with internationally touring band Okilly Dokilly.. He also performs w/DJ Duo CHKLZ, Dry River Yacht Club, The Hourglass Cats, Street Drum Corps, and Dove Song at Dove of the Desert Methodist Church.
Today, Henri continues to perform both nationally, internationally, and now online, with past festival and touring appearances in 46 US states, Canada, Mexico, Ireland, UK, Norway, Spain, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Australia, and New Zealand!
Henri masterfully played drummer to my turntablism one night in Scottsdale many moons ago, and I still remember his instinctual pure musicianship to this day - hire this man !
Henri was wonderful as our wedding DJ! He was great with communication and very accommodating to our requests!
Response from Henri Benard DD (DJ + Drums):
We had a great time and what a great party. So honored to be a part of your ceremonies. Thanks for a great review!
Price Range: Ranges and Depends On the Gig
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Portuguese
A high-energy, enthusiastic drummer who loves to play for any audience! A very fun and engaging performance every night that will people engaged and/or dancing all night! I can play for as long as we need, as I am great shape from a disciplined practice routine.
I also am very strong with meter, and can perform live to a click as well.
I am also available for studio work as well! I lay it down nice and tight in the studio, again with no problem recording to a click track! You will receive nothing short of professional drum tracks when hired for session work.
When selected for a gig, I always work hard prior to performance/rehearsal and prep myself with material and song selection for your event. I am a fast learner and can play both by ear and with charts. I am always bringing enthusiastic, committed performances to every stage I perform upon. I am also a great communicator, know how to mesh well with any band, and keep the pocket nice and tight always. I am also very flexible, easy to work with, and very punctual. I love to DJ and play drums and we will love to play and hang together...I guarantee it!
When you book me as a DJ for your party, we will cater to exactly the songs you love so your party is customized the way you like it most. I like to keep the music and the party lit, and there is nothing like great music with great sound to create that custom vibe for your special event.
I am also available for studio work and session drumming. I can help you bring your tracks to life with great drum tones and feels added to your music! My attitude in the studio is very professional...I am open to collaboration or can play exactly what you want to hear on your tracks. My attitude is we have it when you think we have it...not me.
Here is a list of my references/qualifications:
CHKLZ, DJ/Producer 1/2020 - Present
- Featured in Phoenix New Times As "13 Acts To Watch This Year" Jan 2021
- Weekly Resident DJ at Cobra Arcade Bar (Downtown Phoenix, AZ), The Revelry (Mesa, AZ), and Glow Bar (Tempe)
- Open Format and House Music
Okilly Dokilly, Drummer 1/2018 - Present
● Songwriting contributor
● Double Bass Pedal
● US/Europe/Australia/New Zealand Tours (9 Tours Since 9/2018)
● Festival Appearances Slovenia + Germany
● Featured on The Simpsons + Rolling Stone Magazine 4/2019
Fayuca, Touring Percussionist, Promotions 6/2017 - 6/2018
● Tour Promotions/Festival Coordinator
● Circus Mexicus 2017 - Puerto Penasco, MX June 2017
● Lost Lake Festival 2017 - Phoenix, AZ October 2017
● Fayuca Rizing Beer Festival - Phoenix, AZ November 2017/February 2018
● Bookings
● Marketing
● Financials
Lara Ruggles and The Lost Gold, Drummer, Percussions 7/2015 - 9/2016
● Bookings
● Marketing
● US Touring
● Word of South Festival Tallahassee, FL April 2016
● Backwoods Festival, Tulsa, OK Sept 2016
● Daytrotter Session Nov 2015
decker., Drummer, Percussions, Promotions, 9/2014 - 12/2015
● Touring Promotions
● US Touring
● Booking
● Team Management
● Signed With Royal Potato Records
The Hourglass Cats, Percussionist/Drummer 9/2015 - Present
● Live performances
● Bookings
● Festival Performances - Mexico, AZ
● Featured in Glide Magazine
Dry River Yacht Club, Percussionist/Drummer, Producer, Arranger, Manager, 4/2008 - Present
● Best Indie Band 2009 - Phoenix New Times
● Best Band w/Assorted Instruments 2008 - Phoenix New Times
● Relix Magazine (NYC) - "This is a band to watch out for." December 2010
● Paste Magazine - 10 AZ Bands You Need To Know Now! March 2012
● Fat Tire Festival in Fruita, CO - 2010
● SXSW Music Festival (phone number hidden)2
● Underground Music Showcase 2011 - Denver, CO
● Powellapalooza - Lake Powell, AZ September 2010 and 2011
● Neon Reverb Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV March 2012 and Sept 2012
● Festival En El Barrio - Tucson, AZ April 2012
● McDowell Mountain Music Festival - Phoenix, AZ March 2013
● Country Thunder - Florence, AZ April 2013
● Du Hot Club Bizarre - Phoenix, AZ May 2013
● True Music Festival - Scottsdale, AZ December 2013
● Viva Phoenix Music Festival - Phoenix, AZ March 2014
● South By Southwest Music Festival - Austin, TX March 2014
● Opened for several Nationally touring acts in AZ/CA/NV/NM/TX
● Management
● Booking
● Promotion
● Financials
● Event Coordinator/Festival Producer
Peachcake, Live Drums/Programming, 1/2011 - 6/2013
● US/International Touring
● SXSW March 2012 - Austin, TX
● NXNE June 2012 - Toronto, Canada
● Slotsfjell Music Festival July 2012 - Tonesburg, Norway (
● Marketing/Touring Promotion
● Live Performance to Click Tracks
Traveler, Percussionist/Drummer, 1/2012 - 1/2013
● US Touring
● Alaska Festivals July 2012
● Marketing/Touring Promotion
● Booking
Adam Arcuragi, Percussionist/Drummer, Backup Vocals, 10/2010 - 6/2014
● NPR Tiny Desk Concert, All Songs Considered, and Song of the Day "Bottom of The River"
● Rolling Stone Magazine - Germany, Paste Magazine
● Multiple Daytrotter Sessions
● National and International Touring
● SXSW 2011 - Austin, TX
● Pygmalion Festival 2011 - Urbana, IL
● MidPoint Music Festival - Cincinnati, OH 2011
● Touring Promotions
● Bookings
Gram Rabbit, Percussionist/Drummer, 4/2008 - 1/2010
● Joshua Tree Music Festival - Joshua Tree, CA May 2004
● Coachella Music Festival - Indio, CA - April 2005
● House of Blues - LA
● Best Band 2005 - LA Weekly
● San Diego Street Scene
● Sunset Junction Music Festival
● US Touring
● Touring Promotions
Whisperlights, Percussionist/Drummer, 6/2010 - 1/2014
● NPR Song of The Day June 26, 2011
● Neon Reverb Music Festival - Las Vegas, NV September 2010
● Underground Music Festival - Denver, CO July 2010
● International Radio Play
● Tucson Music Festival - Tucson, AZ - October 2010
● Several US Tours
● Touring Promotions
● Bookings
Full drum kit and or percussion set up! Drums mics (when needed - I have my own portable set of mics). No particular staging or lighting necessary! Flexible!
I have cover songs listed here for Church services, and cover band gigs (open to learning more always):
Hosanna (Praise is Rising) – Paul Baloche
Indescribable – Chris Tomlin
Jesus, Friend of Sinners – Casting Crowns (Chorus)
Here is Our King – David Crowder Band
Glorious One – Fee
More Than Amazing – Lincoln Brewster
Mighty to Save – Laura Story
Power of Your Love – Hillsong
How Can I Keep From Singing – Chris Tomlin
Love Goes On – Hillsong Young and Free
Always Will – Hillsong Live
Word of God Speak – Mercy Me
I Will Lift My Eyes – Bebo Norman
I Lived – One Republic
You Are Good – Israel and New Breed
Greater – MercyMe
I Am Free – Newsboys
Jesus Lover Of My Soul – Hillsong United
The Proof Of Your Love – for King & Country
Friend of God – Israel Houghton
From The Day – I Am They
Holy Is The Lord – Chris Tomlin
More Love, More Power – Michael W. Smith
You Are – Colton Dixon
Life Is Good – Stellar Cart
Lifesong – Casting Crowns
Our God – Chris Tomlin
Father – Jadon Lavik
This is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham
Open Up The Heavens – Meredith Andrews
Here I Am To Worship – Tim Hughes
Forever – Chris Tomlin
God Bless The USA – Lee Greenwood
We Won’t Be Quiet – David Crowder Band
More of You – Colton Dixon
The Potter’s Hand – Hillsong
I Give You My Heart –Reuben Morgan
Something In The Water – Carrie Underwood
One Thing Remains – Kristian Stanfill
I Will Follow – Chris Tomlin
If We Are The Body – Casting Crowns
Trading My Sorrows – Darrell Evans
Start A Fire – Unbroken
God Of This City – Chris Tomlin
Soul On Fire – Third Day
Our God Saves – Paul Baloche
Come, Now Is The Time To Worship – Brian Doerksen &
Wendy O’Connel
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) – Matt Redman
Cast My Cares – Finding Favour
Broken Hallelujah – The Afters
Your Grace Is Enough – Matt Maher
Holy Spirit – Francesca Battistelli
To Be Like You – Hillsong Live
Oceans – Hillsong UNITED
Trading My Sorrows – Darrell Evans
Blessed Be Your Name – Matt Redman
I Can Only Imagine – Mercy Me
Lift My Life Up – Unspoken
Our God – Chris Tomlin
More of You – Colton Dixon
Open The Eyes Of My Heart - Matthew W. Smith
Evidence – Citizen Way
I Am Not Alone – Kari Jobe
O Come O Come Emmanuel – Red Mountain Music
Light Of The World – Lauren Daigle
Your Grace Is Enough – Matt Maher
Noël – Hillsong Young and Free
Christmas Time Is Here – Vince Guaraldi Trio
Everlasting God – Jeremy Camp
Angels We Have Heard On High – For KING & COUNTRY
Behold Our God – Brandon Heath
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) – Hillsong UNITED (Chorus)
Build Your Kingdom Here – Rend Collective
All Creation Sing (Joy To The World) – Steve Fee
We Lift You High – LifeChurch
In The Beginning – Joel Payne
Messiah – Kari Jobe
Jingle All The Way – Dan Bremnes
The First Noel – Chris Tomlin
Silent Night
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Lincoln Brewster
Angels We Have Heard On High – Hymn Version
Here Comes Santa Claus (Children’s Time)
Little Drummer Boy
Christmas Time Is Here – Vince Guaraldi Trio
Do You Hear What I Hear?
God Of Wonders – Rebecca St. James
Here I Am To Worship – Tim Hughes
First – Lauren Daigle
The River – Jordan Feliz
There Is Power – Lincoln Brewster
I Am Not Alone – Kari Jobe
Greater Is He – Blanca
How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin
Trading My Sorrows – Darrell Evans
Forever – Kari Jobe
Lift Your Name On High – Mercy Me
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) – Chris Tomlin
Made New – Lincoln Brewster
Good Good Father – Chris Tomlin
Lift My Life Up – Unspoken
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead) – NCC Worship
At The Cross (Love Ran Red) – Chris Tomlin
Amazing Love – Newsboys
My Redeemer Lives – Hillsong
Jesus Messiah – Chris Tomlin
This Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham
We Believe – Newsboys
God’s Not Dead (Like A Lion) – Newsboys
Burning In My Soul – Matt Maher
I Can Only Imagine – MercyMe
I’ll Fly Away – Jars of Clay
How Can It Be – Lauren Diagle (Offertory)
Start A Fire – Unbroken / Key of Eb
Soul On Fire – Third Day / Key of Ab
3 Little Birds - Bob Marley
Boyz in the Hood - Easy-E
Someday - The Strokes
Badfish - Sublime
What's My Number/5446 - Toots & The Maytals
Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston
Don't Mind - Kent Jones
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Garden Grove - Sublime
Saw Red - Sublime
Closer to the Sun - Slightly Stoopid
Sexy Back - JT
No Diggity - Blackstreet
Suga Suga - Baby Bash
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Wither
Say My Name - Destiny child
Soul Shakedown Party - Bob Marley
Wasn't Me - Shaggy
Fell In Love w a Girl - The White Stripes
I will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Fly Away - Nelly Fertado
All Falls Down - Kanye West
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Sweat - Inner Circle
Big Jet Plane - Angus Stone
Pass the Dutchie -Musical Youth
Last Night - The Strokes
La Bamba /Twist and Shout - Richie Valens
Dammit - Blink 182
The Sweetest Thing - U2
Clint Eastwood - Gorilaz
I Don't Want You Back - Eamon
What I Got - Sublime
All That She Wants - Ace of Base
Hotline Bling - DRAKE
Officer - Slightly Stoopid
Underneath It All - No Doubt
Santeria - Sublime
Use Me - Bill Withers
Time of the Season - The Zombies
Riptide - Vance Joy
Pumped up Kick - Foster the people
You Want to Know A Secret - Beatles
Leaving Babylon - Bad Brains
Remix Ignition - R. Kelly
Praise You - Fatboy Slim
Is This Love -Bob Marley
My Generation - The Who
Summertime - Sublime
2am - Slightly Stoopid
Animal - Miike snow
Creep - Radiohead
Stir It Up - Bob Marley
40 Oz To Freedom - Sublime
Angel - Shaggy
Joker - Steve Miller Band
Sweater Song - Weezer
Hey Ya - Outkast
Semi-Charmed Life - 3rd Eye Blind
Sign - Ace of Base
Fly - Sugar Ray
Stolen Dance - Milky Chance
Boots Are Made For Walking - Nancy Sinatra
White Iverson - Post Malone
Ispy - KID
Broccoli - Lil Yatchy Dram
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
No Scrubs - TLC
One Dance / TOO GOOD - Drake
Better Now - Post Malone
Wicked Games -Chris Isaak
Feels -Calvin Harris
American Boy - Kanye West
Talk - Khalid
Truth Hurts - Lizzo
Badfish - Sublime
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Soul to Squeeze - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Never Gonna Give You Up - Barry White
September - Earth, Wind, and Fire
On the Road Again - Willie Nelson
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
Country Roads - John Denver
Creep - Radiohead
Zombie - The Cranberries
Ride - 21 Pilots
Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons
Stolen Dance - Milky Chance
Breathe - Faith Hill
Dead End Track - Charlie Hightone
Welcome to Jamrock - Ziggy Marley
King Without a Crown - Matisyahu
I am influenced by all types of music...there is very I little I do not listen to. I love musical connections and locking into a groove with a group. It is always an exciting time to be had. Focus and dedication to the craft as well...too many influences to list here!
Theresa B. said “Shawn did an awesome job with a variety of music for dancing.”
Andy S. said “Very fun! Good energy”
Parvesh B. said “Would highly recommend, super reliable, showed up prior to check out venue and played a great set”
Rlfs said “Miss DJ MJ provided excellent service. She was professional, polite and accommodating to all guests. She certainly helped make our event outstanding.”