Meet DJ Steven!

Hello! My name is Steven Mather. I’m so excited to share the story behind On Rotation Events!!

It’s no secret that my first love was technology - since high school I’ve been known for fixing old record players, setting up stereo systems, and geeking out on the latest gear. I even DJ’d my own high school prom! It was also during this time that I realized how much I loved being an MC. I knew then that somehow, I wanted public speaking and technology to be a part of my career.

Then, while attending college at Cal Poly, I fell in love with music. It started with an obsession to find new, catchy songs to share with my friends. Later it became a challenge to find older, lesser known songs to curate a specific mood or vibe. Then, while working a wedding as a second shoot photographer, I met a DJ who would forever change my life by starting me on the path to learn to DJ professionally. One year later, with dozens of weddings under my belt, I earned the Thursday night residency at my favorite local bar, Creeky Tiki. Through this process, I learned how to quickly mix music and really learned how to read the crowd to keep the dance floor moving!

After graduating with my degree in Business from Cal Poly in 2022, I chose to stay local and continue DJ’ing full time. In the year that followed, I continued to develop my personal style and realized I wanted to step into owning my own DJ company. The final piece of the puzzle came when I joined the Apple Genius Bar team in San Luis Obispo. There I developed my customer service skills and thought deeply about my own brand identity. And that brings us here!

I’m proud to present to you On Rotation Events. I am so excited for what the future holds and where this journey will take me!

This is a photo of DJ Steven mixing on his DJ board at a wedding. Steven is professionally dressed in black, making his white setup and headphones stand out.
“If you’re looking for a professional and upbeat DJ, Steven is perfect.”
— Gina
“Steven was the best! He listened to everything I requested and more!! He was super professional and his communication was great.”
— - Naomi

Why DJ Steven?

  • This is a photo of a couple sharing their First Dance at their wedding in San Luis Obispo. The groom is lifting his bride into the air. The bride has one arm around the groom and the other in the air. Both are smiling as their family looks on.

    I Take Requests!

    Whether you send me 3 songs or 30, I play the music you want to hear! I will play your requests, I can take requests from your guests, and I will strictly enforce any DO NOT play songs.

  • This is a picture of a bride showing off her dance moves at the center of the dance floor. She is surrounded by her friends and family. Their wedding is outside in Paso Robles, CA.

    Detail Oriented

    Is song timing important to you? Does pronunciation matter to you? When we meet, these are the kinds of details I will ask about, take notes about, and practice so I get it right.

  • This is a picture of a happy wedding guest on the dance floor, pointing at the camera. She is blonde, wearing red glasses and an orange cream colored dress.

    Interactive Approach

    I match my energy to your event, involving your guests, spreading excitement, and directing attention to the right places - all without overdoing it or being cheesy.

  • This is a photo of a bride and groom during their Grand Entrance to their wedding reception. They are under a clear tent in Arroyo Grande. The groom is spinning the bride around while their friends wave their napkins in the air.

    Extra Backups

    If the power goes out, I have a battery backup. If it rains, I have a large outdoor umbrella. If it’s hot, I have ice packs and fans. When the show must go on, I can make it happen.