Blue Moon Entertainment

What Blue Moon Entertainment does

Blue Moon Entertainment is a family-owned Texas entertainment booking agency founded in 1982 by John Garcia and operated today with his wife Desiree Garcia as a sole proprietorship. The company books DJs, emcees, live bands, casino gaming tables, specialty entertainers (including an Elvis impersonator), and event-production equipment (searchlights, red-carpet setups, photo booths, karaoke) for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and themed casino nights. Its talent roster includes roughly seven professional DJs with 12-38 years of individual experience, supported by curating relationships with live bands, casino dealers, caricature artists, and fortune tellers; the company itself does not develop software, apps, or APIs.

The business runs on a professional-services pricing model with published per-event rates: DJ services start at $500 for a 4-hour basic engagement and scale to $3,000 for the premium John Garcia tier, while casino gaming tables range from $150 (slot machines) to $550 (double roulette) for a 3-hour minimum with a 4-table minimum, plus a $200-$900 setup fee and 20% non-refundable deposits. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer — customers contact Blue Moon via phone/text (361-779-8863) or email ([email protected]), with secondary lead flow from venue referrals (Ortiz Center, Omni Hotel Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Country Club) and word-of-mouth.

Blue Moon services the Texas market from offices in Corpus Christi (headquarters), Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, with named DJs additionally based in Dallas and Houston. Marketing relies on its website (bluemoonentertainment.net) and a Facebook page; there is no app, no third-party marketplace presence, and no AI or proprietary software. The founding DJ has completed more than 1,650 events since 1982 and the company can deploy up to 55 casino tables with dealers for a single event, positioning Blue Moon as a long-tenured, full-service regional entertainment coordinator rather than a technology-enabled platform.

Name

Blue Moon Entertainment

Legal name

Blue Moon Entertainment

Website

https://bluemoonentertainment.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blue Moon Entertainment is a family-owned Texas entertainment booking agency founded in 1982 that books DJs, live bands, casino gaming tables, specialty entertainers, and event-production gear for weddings, corporate functions, and private parties across Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs) (HSACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Casting & Talent Placement (Sessions, Bands, Touring Musicians) (MPAIAGAM), Electronic Table Games (ETGs) & Stadium Gaming (MPAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Event entertainment booking
• DJ services
• Live band booking
• Casino party rentals
• Wedding entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpus Christi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Entertainment Booking Services: Blue Moon Entertainment acts as a booking agency for DJs, bands, and entertainers, coordinating event entertainment services including disc jockeys, live bands, casino tables, and specialty acts. Revenue is generated through service fees for entertainment bookings.
2. DJ Services: Providing professional disc jockey services for events with tiered pricing based on experience level and service features. Includes equipment, sound, and lighting.
3. Casino Gaming Tables: Las Vegas-style casino party rentals including blackjack, craps, roulette, poker tables, and slot machines with dealers. Billed per table per event.
4. Equipment Rental: Searchlight rentals and other production equipment for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blue Moon Entertainment is an event entertainment booking agency that coordinates DJs, live bands, casino gaming tables, and specialty performers for weddings, corporate events, and private parties across Texas. The company maintains a roster of experienced DJs at multiple pricing tiers, a library of live musical acts in multiple genres, and a Las Vegas-style casino party offering with professional dealers, all bundled with sound, lighting, and production equipment. Founded in 1982, the agency operates from offices in Corpus Christi, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston to serve the Texas market.

Product overview

Blue Moon Entertainment is an entertainment booking agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of event entertainment services. The core offerings include DJ & Emcee Services (with multiple DJs offering Premium, Advanced, and Basic tiers), Live Bands & Entertainers (featuring country, rock, variety, and cultural music acts), and Las Vegas-style Casino Gaming Tables with professional dealers. Additional services include Elvis impersonators, search light rentals, wedding entertainment, and corporate event packages. The company operates as a booking agency coordinating entertainment details for formal parties, family events, and corporate functions across Texas since 1982, with offices in Corpus Christi, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DJ & Emcee Services Professional Disc Jockey and Emcee services for weddings, corporate parties, and themed events, offered through multiple DJs at three tiered experience/price levels (Premium, Advanced, Basic) with bundled sound and lighting. Includes specialized offerings like Karaoke and Music Videos (Arnold Medina's MTV-style setup with 55-inch LED TVs) and event coordination. Targeted at couples, corporate planners, and private party hosts across Texas.
• Live Bands & Entertainers Booking agency for live musical acts including country bands (Five Card Draw), variety bands (Eclipse, The Daddios), beach-themed bands (Aloha Dave & The Tourist), and cultural music groups (Take Two Band, Kevin Hill Band). Also includes solo performers and duets like Brandon Meza (Country acoustic duet with percussionist Al Meza). Targeted at weddings, festivals, corporate events, and private parties across Texas.
• Casino Gaming Tables Las Vegas-style casino party entertainment featuring professional gaming tables including Blackjack ($225/table, 6 players, 1 dealer), Red High-Roller Blackjack ($250), 10ft Craps ($525/table, 10-15 players, 2 dealers), Roulette ($325/table, 8-10 players), Double Roulette ($550/table, 10-16 players, 2 dealers), Texas Hold'em Poker ($225-$250), LED Poker Table ($500), Slot Machines ($150/machine), Let It Ride, Pai Gow, Three Card Poker, Color Wheel, and KENO ($375). Includes dealers, chips, play money, and raffle tickets for 3-hour minimum bookings. Targeted at organizations hosting casino nights, fundraisers, and themed events.
• Wedding Entertainment Comprehensive wedding entertainment service package including DJ/emcee coordination, live music booking, ceremony music, and reception entertainment tailored to couple preferences. Targeted at engaged couples planning weddings across Texas.
• Corporate Event Entertainment Entertainment packages for corporate functions including formal parties, team-building events, company galas, and promotional activities, drawing on the full DJ, live band, and casino gaming table roster. Targeted at Texas-based companies and corporate event planners.
• Elvis Impersonator (Danny Lee) Professional Elvis impersonation entertainment featuring Danny Lee, known as the 'young' Elvis. Services include strolling performances for photo opportunities and full shows, available for events with out-of-town rates upon request. Targeted at themed parties, corporate events, and private celebrations seeking a specialty act.
• Searchlights Rental Night-time searchlight rental service for events such as grand openings and special occasions. Searchlights provide atmospheric lighting effects shooting up from red carpet events. Targeted at grand openings, special occasions, and high-visibility events across the Texas market.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ortiz CenterminorOthersEvent venue in Corpus Christi that has hosted multiple events with Blue Moon Entertainment providing sound and lighting services. Listed as a reference venue where the company has worked over 30+ years.
• Omni Hotel Corpus ChristiminorOthersLuxury hotel venue in Corpus Christi that has hosted events with Blue Moon Entertainment services.
• Corpus Christi Country ClubminorOthersPrivate country club venue that has hosted events with Blue Moon Entertainment services.
• Big Box Pro Wedding VideominorOthersWedding videography company run by Derrick Perrin who provides vendor referrals and has worked alongside Blue Moon Entertainment at multiple wedding events. Perrin describes John Garcia as 'a mentor in the industry and great friend' and notes that 'whenever I'm hired to shoot a wedding video and John is the disk jockey for the event, I know the couple is in good hands.'

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Encore Global: Large event production and audiovisual services provider serving corporate meetings, conferences, and galas nationwide. Overlaps with Blue Moon's corporate event and casino/production offerings at the higher end of the market and represents the scaled incumbent the agency competes against for premium corporate budgets.
• Eventbrite: Large event ticketing and management platform used by event organizers for marketing, registration, and ticket sales. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but a platform partner of relevance for Blue Moon's corporate and festival event clients and a long-term ecosystem threat to independent booking agencies.

Direct peers

• Scratch Weddings: Wedding-focused DJ and entertainment booking company serving multiple U.S. markets with tiered DJ packages and add-on entertainment. Comparable to Blue Moon on its premium wedding DJ segment, pricing structure, and direct-to-customer sales motion.
• Thumbtack: Large U.S. services marketplace that includes DJs, event entertainment, and casino party services. Comparable to Blue Moon as a customer-acquisition channel for the same event-entertainment categories, with significantly broader digital marketing reach.
• GigSalad: Online marketplace connecting event hosts with DJs, bands, casino party providers, and other entertainers. Directly competes with Blue Moon's core booking function by offering customers instant price discovery, reviews, and online booking for the same vendor categories Blue Moon serves.
• The Bash (formerly GigMasters): Event entertainment booking marketplace where customers hire DJs, live bands, and specialty performers. Competes with Blue Moon by aggregating Texas entertainment vendors into a single, review-driven search-and-book platform.
• Premiere Events (Premiere Party Entertainment): Regional entertainment booking agency offering DJs, live bands, photo booths, casino tables, and specialty acts for weddings and corporate events. Comparable to Blue Moon across the full event-entertainment portfolio with similar tiered pricing and one-stop positioning.
• Casino Party Inc: Nationwide Las Vegas-style casino party rental company offering blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker tables with dealers. Directly comparable to Blue Moon's casino-gaming vertical on product offering, pricing model, and target customer (corporate and fundraiser event planners).

Emerging players

• The Knot Worldwide: Wedding planning platform and vendor marketplace with a deep DJ and live music category. Comparable to Blue Moon as a top-of-funnel discovery channel competing for the same Texas wedding entertainment spend.
• WeddingWire (Xuno Global): Wedding vendor marketplace featuring DJs, live bands, photo booths, and casino entertainment. Overlaps with Blue Moon's wedding segment as both a competitive customer-acquisition channel and an alternative booking venue for the same bridal customers in Texas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/192815914065571
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blue-moon-entertainment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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