MagiCali Entertainment

** Think of MagiCali as your general contractor for music and sound. **

If your event needs something simple and clean, we can do that. If it needs something more elaborate and high-production, we can do that too. Whether it involves special lighting, custom setups, or unconventional spaces, our role is to understand what you want to achieve and figure out how to make it happen at a price that fits your budget.

When you book MagiCali, you’re hiring Cano & Coho, a DJ and emcee duo who work together closely and stay engaged for the full duration of the event. One of us is always focused on music and energy, while the other is focused on flow, announcements, timing, coordination, and logistics. This allows the event to move smoothly without gaps, confusion, or awkward moments.

** More than just music. **

We manage the musical arc of the event from start to finish.

We guide transitions and key moments with clear, confident announcements, when called for.

We coordinate with planners, venues, and other vendors. For example, if your photographer needs a specific lighting look for key moments, we’ll program the lights to support that.

We adapt quickly when timelines shift or plans change.

We support special moments and production needs without disrupting flow.

If something unexpected comes up, we handle it quietly so guests never feel it.

** Production support and add-ons **

Depending on the event, we can support or coordinate elements such as:

High-quality sound systems sized properly for the space

Dancefloor-focused lighting or subtle ambient lighting

Rustic or minimal setups that blend into the environment

Statement lighting moments timed to key beats in the event

Outdoor or off-grid power and sound solutions

Additional microphones for speakers, ceremonies, or panels

Teleprompters or presentation support

Coordination with lighting designers or rental vendors

If you’re not sure what you need yet, that’s fine. We’ll help you figure it out.

** Best practices you can rely on **

We operate with a set of standards that planners appreciate and guests never have to think about.

We arrive at least two hours before the event start time. Sometimes we’ll set up the day before if the event calls for rehearsals or added complexity.

All cables and wires are carefully routed and taped down for guest safety.

Equipment is laid out cleanly to avoid visual clutter.

We don’t brand our gear. We believe self-promotion should never come before the needs of the planner or the look of the event.

We over-invest in sound system quality and tuning. Clean, balanced sound matters to us, and we’re proud of how our system performs compared to others in a similar price range.

** Music and presence **

Musically, we read the room and support the moment. Sometimes that means keeping energy high on the dancefloor. Sometimes it means staying subtle and out of the way. We don’t rely on canned routines or gimmicks, and we don’t position ourselves as the center of attention. Our goal is to support the people in the room and the reason they gathered.

** Results **

Clients hire MagiCali when they want the music, sound, and flow of their event to feel handled. You should expect fewer questions, fewer surprises, and an experience that feels smooth for you and natural for your guests.

MagiCali Entertainment is a Southern California based DJ and MC duo performing as Cano & Coho. MagiCali is built around a simple idea. When the music is right, the party is right.

Our background spans live events, communications, and music. We have emceed corporate events with seven-figure budgets and thousands of attendees, and we have supported planners and hosts at weddings, corporate parties, community gatherings, house parties, pool parties, and family celebrations. We prepare thoroughly, communicate clearly, and stay calm when things get hectic. Planners trust us because we make their jobs easier.

We are especially proud of our impact on the people who attend our events. We do not just play music at weddings. We help couples form core memories. As the team responsible for the soundsystem and the tunes played on it, we use music in service of emotion and shared experience.

Clients regularly trust us with more than just playlists. We guide the flow of events, make announcements clearly, support other vendors, and adapt in real time. If an event calls for a teleprompter, we can make that happen. If it calls for a disco ball to be lit at a key moment in a climactic shower of light, we can handle that too. We anticipate the unforeseen and respond calmly to timeline changes, equipment relocations, weather, technical issues, and late-breaking agenda shifts.

We take pride in being present and responsive rather than performative. We show up early, dress appropriately, and treat each event as its own thing rather than a template. Musically, we read the room and support the moment, whether that means keeping energy high on the dance floor or staying subtle during a ceremony or program. We believe DJs should be heard and not seen, and we take care not to pull focus away from the heart of the party, which is always the people on the dancefloor.

MagiCali is often hired by planners and hosts who have a lot on their plate and want the entertainment side of their event to feel handled.

Because we are new to GigSalad, we are currently offering a 50 percent discount to new clients booking through the platform so we can quickly build reviews and visibility.

## Notes and Technical Info

MagiCali Entertainment provides our own professional DJ and sound equipment and is accustomed to working in a wide range of environments, including indoor venues, outdoor spaces, private homes, and non-traditional locations. We've done our thing at Burning Man, and we've done our thing on a boat. We can make it work almost anywhere...

### Power

* Standard setups typically require **one dedicated 120V outlet** within reasonable distance of the performance area.
* For larger setups or outdoor events, we may require additional power or provide **off-grid power solutions** when venue power is unavailable or unreliable.
* We confirm all power requirements in advance so there are no surprises on event day.

### Space

* We typically require a **small, clearly defined setup area** appropriate for the scale of the event.
* Our setups are designed to be clean and unobtrusive, with careful cable routing and minimal visual clutter.
* We’re happy to coordinate placement with planners and venues to ensure the setup works with the room layout, sight lines, and guest flow.

### Sound

* We bring and operate our own **high-quality sound system**, sized appropriately for the space and guest count. We can use venue sound or alternate soundsystems as required.
* Sound levels are set to balance clarity, energy, and guest comfort.
* We’re experienced working with venue sound restrictions, volume limits, neighborhood considerations, and sound curfews. For example, we can run bass speakers in "cardiod mode" to minimize neighborhood complaints.

### Lighting

* Lighting needs vary by event. We can provide anything from subtle ambient lighting to dancefloor-focused or statement lighting moments.
* If lighting is provided by a venue or third party, we’re happy to coordinate timing and cues to support key moments in the event.
* Lighting plans are discussed in advance to ensure they align with the look and feel you want.

### Microphones and presentations

* We provide microphones for announcements, ceremonies, toasts, panels, or presentations as needed.
* We can support teleprompters, presentation audio, and speaker transitions when required.
* All microphone needs are reviewed ahead of time to ensure coverage and clarity.

### Setup and timing

* We arrive **a minimum of two hours before** the event start time to allow for setup, testing, and coordination.
* For complex events, rehearsals, or multi-space layouts, we may recommend earlier or prior-day setup.
* We coordinate closely with planners, venues, and vendors to ensure smooth load-in and load-out.

### Safety and professionalism

* All cables are carefully routed and taped down to ensure guest safety.
* Equipment is placed with attention to both safety and aesthetics.
* We do not brand our equipment and avoid visual elements that distract from the event itself.

### Coordination

* We work collaboratively with planners, venues, photographers, videographers, lighting designers, and other vendors.
* If special technical needs arise, we communicate them early and help find practical solutions.

If you’re unsure about any technical details, no problem. We’ll walk through everything with you during planning and make sure the setup fits your space, your timeline, and your priorities.