emcee | EBE Talent

Thomas Hefferon has been with EBE for almost 9 years and been in the music industry for 20 years.

Tom went to College in the summer of 1998 and during his time there he was immediately drawn towards music. He joined his college radio club and began interning and working at Philadelphia radio stations and even a local record label. Tom spent fifteen years in the radio industry.

Along the way, he started to DJ on weekends. Tom started as a wedding DJ in 2006 and has done hundreds of weddings since then. He truly loves his role as a wedding DJ because, unlike playing music on the radio, he can see an immediate reaction to the music he is playing and loves it when the dance floor is packed with people who are having fun!

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Tom and interview him for this Q&A piece in an effort to get to know him better and discover what it is that makes him tick.

Q: What’s genre of music is your “specialty”?

A: Early 2000’s Hip-hop and pop music (that was when I was working for to Q102 FM in Philly)

Q: What is your go-to at karaoke?

A: “Gettin Jiggy Wit It” For some reason I know all the words by heart!

Q: If you were a superhero, what power would you have?

A: The power to make people who hate to dance, dance. (Oh wait, I already have that one!)

Q: What was the best event you ever worked?

A: There have been so many great events that it’s hard to pick just one.

Q: What motivates you to work hard?

A: My family!  I’m a father of two fantastic kids and a husband to my wonderful wife, Kristin.

Q: What is your favorite thing about your career?

A: Making people happy!  Nothing is better than hearing someone that they had a magical night.

Ava Michelle, MC and Dancer at EBE, is the focus of our spotlight this week.  After almost a decade of dancing for the private event industry, her desire to host transcended her love for dance.  Ava brings her high energy, professionalism, and talent to the microphone, and has been part of Team EBE for over 3 years.

In addition to her MC work, she currently teaches Hip Hop, Jazz, and Tap throughout the Tri-State area, and has been doing so for almost 15 years! Ava is ecstatic to blend two passions together, as she keeps the dance floor moving while ensuring that the needs of every client are met.

She has not only danced for hundreds of parties to date but has worked behind the scenes as a lead dancer and assistant to the best emcees in the industry as well. Adults are often impressed by her eloquence and attention to detail, and kids are always drawn to her big smile and fresh dance moves! After an event with MC Ava Michele, you are sure to leave smiling, laughing…and STILL dancing!

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Ava and interview her for this Q&A piece in an effort to get to know her better and discover what it is that makes her tick.

Q & A with Ava Michelle

Q: What is your go-to at karaoke?

A: ANY and ALL Stevie Wonder songs!

Q: If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

A: Teleportation

Q: If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be and why?

A: A Scarlet Macaw! I would definitely be a bold, colorful bird who can’t stop singing or flying!

Q: How many years have you been in the music and/or event industry?

A:  10 years and counting!

ATTEND AN EBE BAND OR DJ SHOWCASE

Now that you’ve gotten to know more about Ava, come out and meet her and several of the other EBE Events & Entertainment band members, DJs, and MCs at an upcoming FREE showcase!  You’ll be able to experience everything that EBE Events & Entertainment has to offer and enjoy a few hours of food, dancing, and fun!

Seats for each event are limited so register for one of our upcoming events today

Stephanie Fitzpatrick is EBE’s Talent Director and one of our top Emcees.  She has been a part of the EBE Events & Entertainment family for almost 8 years.

Stephanie has been in love with the private event industry since she started as a dancer 11 years ago!  As of today, she has emceed hundreds of events and prides herself on her attention to detail, fresh ideas and enthusiasm every time she performs.

If you’ve ever had the opportunity to meet Stephanie, then you know that her energy can definitely be contagious!  Her youthful vibe and genuine excitement, while hosting any event, makes it virtually impossible to not have a good time!

Stephanie believes that the most important part of her job is ensuring that every party is treated as important, special and one of a kind.  Needless to say, it has been an absolute pleasure to have Stephanie be part of the EBE family!

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Stephanie and interview her for this Q&A piece in an effort to get to know her better and discover what it is that makes her tick.

Q: Who is your hero?

Musically? Missy Elliot.  In Life? My Mom.

Q: What genre of music is your “specialty”?

Dance

Q: What is your zodiac sign?

Saggitarius, Fire!

Q: Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

I was a tap dance teacher for a few years.

Q: If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

I’d want to be a magical healer to rid the world of cancer and illness.  I’d also want to be able to fly because flying is cool. So a flying healer. Yep.

Q: Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?

Jennifer Lawrence or Emma Stone

Q: If you could join any past or present music group, which would you want to join?

The Foo Fighters, The Spice Girls or I’d be Missy Elliot’s Sidekick

Q: What was the best event you ever worked?

A Winter Wonderland Bat Mitzvah at Chubb Hotel and Conference Center with Planner Marc Uravic

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Q: What is your favorite thing about your career?

I love planning and hosting in general. When I can use those skills to help create someone’s special day or to facilitate an important/complex event, it’s very fulfilling for me.
I enjoy teaching/training others in our line of work as well. I’m so proud to watch as their careers take off.

Attend an EBE Band or DJ Showcase

Now that you’ve gotten to know more about Stephanie, come out and meet her and several of the other EBE Events & Entertainment band members, DJs, and MCs at an upcoming FREE showcase!  You’ll be able to experience everything that EBE Events & Entertainment has to offer and enjoy a few hours of food, dancing, and fun!

Seats for each event are limited so register for one of our upcoming events today!