Bilingual Russian English MC (Master of Ceremonies) and DJ Misha from Northern New Jersey is also available for hire in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and other states. His specialty is Russian-American weddings. While Misha was a student of Moscow State University of Culture and Arts he use to work as the TAMADA (the Toastmaster) at the Wedding Banquet Hall "ZARYA" (ru: Фирма "Заря" - церемониальные услуги, свадьбы) in Moscow, Russia (1986 to 1991). Misha was the Tamada and MC for over a thousand Russian Weddings in Russia. Since 1991 when he moved to the United States of America he was the Master of Ceremony at over 500 Russian-American weddings.
Duane Park Restaurant, 157 Duane Street, New York City
Russian American wedding reception, March 28, 2010
Small Russian American wedding party took place at the Duane Park Restaurant on March 28th, 2010. Guests were from United States, Russia and Ukraine. Most of them were able to speak English. The ceremony was conducted in English, DJ Barnaul had to setup near the entrance because the lack of space inside of the restaurant. Singer Sasha Menshikov was coming to the small stage in the middle of the restaurant to perform his songs. MC Misha made all announcements in both English and Russian.
Water Street Restaurant, 66 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, February 28, 2010
NBC's prime time TV series "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE", January, 2009
MC Misha is also known as the "Russian Judge" on NBC's prime time TV series "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE" - breathtaking international dance competition led by executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance). This prestigious dance competition hosted by Michael Flatley ("Lord of the Dance") and Susie Castillo, a former Miss USA.
As a director of Barynya dancers Mikhail Smirnov was selected as one of eight judges to decide which country will win. The show premiered on NBC network on January 4th and aired through January 26th, 2009.
After Mikhail Smirnov and Russian singer Alexander Menshikov have started their own wedding project 5GRAND.US Mikhail was the Master of Ceremony at all weddings and other events the group was invited to perform at.
Wedding Celebration Testimonial
Dr. William & Mrs. Mariya Brendel, October 8, 2009
Before we even contacted Mikhail Smirnov (a.k.a. MC Misha) to be the Master of Ceremonies for our wedding this past September, we knew that we would be getting a wonderful celebrity personality since we’d already fallen in love with his humor as a judge on the NBC show “Superstars of Dance.” From the moment Mikhail answered our phone call, we also knew that we were in the great care of a true professional, masterful organizer, and patient soul. We’re writing to share our story of how Mikhail not only “met” but “exceeded” our great expectations for a memorable wedding reception.
Like any picky couple, we wanted to add a few key songs to our wedding play list. Not only did Misha add these songs to the play list, but his D.J. (Barnaul) picked up immediately on the style and tone of these songs and added music to complement our taste perfectly.
What’s more, even though we couldn’t afford a band, Misha surprised us with three professional singers. The first singer (Alexander Menshikov), a handsome gentleman with an angelic and operatic voice requiring no microphone, sang several amazing ballads including Dark Eyes that turned this ordinary wedding into a banquet fit for a Tsar! The second singer (Elena Harris) could best be described as a sultry, classic beauty, straight from a James Bond movie, who sang the jazz standard Summertime, which melted all single men in their seats. The third singer was Misha himself, who sang several Russian favorites straight from his heart has he strummed his guitar. This trio wove their talent throughout the night for a perfect personal touch to our wedding celebration. Guests were simply shocked.
We also wanted to make sure that our mix of Russian and American guests were guided in the right direction and made to feel comfortable throughout the night. As a myriad of guests entered the restaurant hall, they were met with a Misha’s classy and humorous greetings, which easily broke the ice between guests who did not know each other. Misha also provided Russian translation of speeches, and encouraged several guests to pay tribute to our special union. With his help, our wedding transcended the “mechanical order of events” associated with most receptions. Ours was a more intimate and heartwarming evening, in which friends and family shared stories, made toasts, and bonded with perfect strangers. Guests felt at home.
Finally, in planning our celebration we worried that the evening might “fizzle out” too soon as we’ve experienced in so many weddings we’ve attended. If you are working with Misha, you can be assured that your evening will only escalate with joy, excitement, and wonderment. Just when we thought it couldn’t get better, a person in costume resembling a larger-than-life gypsy woman appeared, and a playful gypsy song accompanied her across the floor as she danced and flirted with guests! People literally fell out of their seats with laughter, and the children sat still with magic in their eyes. Other surprise guests appeared, but I’ll stop my description now as not to spoil the surprise! Later in the evening, D.J. Barnaul hosted a Russian dance competition, also teaching guests how to do several traditional folk dances. Guests experienced an enchanted evening.
Thank you, Mikhail and team for going “above and beyond” in making our wedding celebration truly unforgettable. We’ve enclosed some pictures, which we feel “speak louder than words” in describing how amazing this evening was.
Vodka "Russian Standard" corporate event, May 2009
Performance during corporate event for vodka "Russian Standard" at the Sheraton Norwood Hotel and Conference Center, 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062 on May 1st, 2009.
Letter of Recommendation for MC MISHA and his crew.
Sunday, August 31st, 2008. The Bernards Inn. 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924
Мы хотели бы вас поблагодарить за прекрасный праздник который вы нам организовали на нашей свадьбе 31го Августа 2008. Мы очень долго искали подходящих музыкантов для нашего торжества но никто не подошёл с таким знанием дела как вы. Вы сделали всё как обещали: приехали посмотрели на место, проработали сценарий вечера, вовремя приехали в день свадьбы, свадьба велась на русском и на английском языках, оборудование отлично работало и вся ваша команда: DJ Барнаул, скрипач Александр Цейтлин, певец и руководитель ансамбля Александр Меньшиков и MC Миша работали на все 100%. Мы хотели душевного праздника с элементами русских свадебных традиций и вы превзошли наши ожидания. Ваши народные костюмы, обряд с караваем, песня "Чарочка", русские народные песни, костюмированные представления "Цыганки" и "Медведя" и романсы сделали вечер просто незабываемым.
Отдельное спасибо скрипачу Александру. Он очень талантливый человек. Он способен играть любые произведения и одновременно устроить шоу где он будет продолжать играть пока скрипка находится за его спиной. Многие из наших гостей были в восторге от его игры на скрипке на церемонии и приятно удивлены когда он сел за пианино.
Михаил, вы прекрасный ведущий. Вам удалось привлечь внимание всех наших гостей и все с удовольствием принимали участие во всех ваших идеях. Вы буквально приняли нашу идею свадьбы и всё сделали как мы хотели. Подбор слов и музыки был всегда уместен.
Спасибо Александру Меньшикову. Прекрасный певец. Он способен исполнять песни в любом жанре и на любом языке.
Мы очень рады что выбрали Вас быть частью нашего праздника. Ваши низкие цены никак не идут в сравнение с уровнем вашего профессионализма.
Спасибо вам огромное,
Катерина и Владимир
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Russian party in New York City, August 2008
Russian party New York City - DJ Barnaul, singer Alexander Menshikov, Gypsy dancer Anna. Thursday, August 14, 2008. Night club "TOUCH". New York City, 240 West 52nd Street, New York, New York, 10019.
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From 7pm until 11pm the guests of the party were entertained by MC Misha, Russian DJ Barnaul, singer Alexander Menshikov, Gypsy dancer Anna.
Singer Alexander Menshikov, DJ Barnaul and MC-singer Misha.
Misha and singer Alexander Menshikov performs Russian Gypsy folk song "Dark Eyes" ("Ochee Chyornye")
The guests of the party loved Gypsy dance show by Anna
Siberian Nanaisky Fighters (DJ Barnaul show)
Kid's Birthday Party in New Jersey, July 2008
Russian dance and music ensemble "BARYNYA", 1991-present
After he moved to the United States of America in 1991 Misha is narrating all concerts of New York based Russian folk dance and music ensemble Barynya. Misha is a co-founder and artistic director of the group.
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Wedding bands for hire
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New York Wedding Band led by band leader, MC and vocalist Anna Bara and musical director Mr. Billy Grant is available in New York, NJ, PA, CT, and nationwide. video
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DJs, MCs, Bands, dancers, musicians wanted. Entertainment booking agency is providing dancers, singers, DJs, bands, musicians, ensembles for corporate and private events since 1991 (online since 1998).
website www.russiandj.mobi is available in Russian
website www.RussianDJ.mobi in Russian: ди-джеи, ведущие торжеств и праздников, массовики-затейники, свадебные составы, биг-бэнды, артисты для частных и корпоративных мероприятий, человек-оркестр, тамада, конферансье в США и Канаде.
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