David Gichner
FOUNDER / DJ / EMCEE
Northbrook native. Texas Longhorn. Founder, DJ, and emcee. Over a decade of experience. Leader of team Zounds! Entertainment.
FAVORITE MITZVAH SONG
Don't Stop Believing x Dynamite Remix
ABOUT US!
This is Zounds! Entertainment
For nearly two decades, Zounds! Entertainment has been creating unforgettable event experiences across the Chicagoland area and beyond. What started as a small team with big ambition has grown into one of the region's most trusted names in live event entertainment — built on an unwavering commitment to delivering for our clients.
Your event should be seamless and memorable from start to finish.
Founded in 2010, Zounds! Entertainment was built around the idea of bringing a fresh approach to an industry dominated by traditional players. Through years of experience, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for entertaining, we've earned a reputation for producing events that feel elevated, engaging, and uniquely tailored to our clients.
Today, we're proud to be a go-to entertainment partner for weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, school functions, and social celebrations of any kind. Our team brings together experienced emcees, talented DJs, high-energy dancers, and a wide range of event enhancements designed to match the scale and vision of any occasion.
What sets Zounds! Entertainment apart is our ability to connect polished execution with youthful energy. We understand how important these moments are for our clients — we've had them ourselves — and we approach every event with the same level of care, preparation, and enthusiasm as if it were our own.
When you work with Zounds! Entertainment, you're choosing a team that values professionalism, adaptability, and creating experiences people will talk about long after the event ends.
People behind
the booth.
Danny “Bernie” Bernstein
CO-OWNER / DJ / OPS
Highland Park, Illinois. Denver. Former educator turned full-time Zounds! Entertainment operations extraordinaire. Hype-man.
FAVORITE MITZVAH SONG
American Pie
Reese Bressler
CO-OWNER / DJ / EMCEE
Deerfield, Illinois. University of Illinois graduate. Nearly two decades of expertise in the booth and on the mic. Brother to Mac.
FAVORITE MITZVAH SONG
Timber
Mac Bressler
CO-OWNER / DJ / EMCEE
Deerfield, Illinois. Tulane University graduate. Dancer turned Emcee. Brother to Reese.
FAVORITE MITZVAH SONG
Fireball
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