Meet ari gorfainOpen-Format DJ. Master of Ceremonies.
ENTERTAINER.
For more than 30 years, Ari Gorfain has been creating unforgettable experiences through music. From weddings, private events, and milestone celebrations to large-scale entertainment events across New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Tampa Bay, and Connecticut, Ari brings the same energy, preparation, and professionalism to every performance.
Having held DJ residencies in New York City, Los Angeles, and Tampa Bay, and performed at events alongside Live Nation throughout the country, Ari has built a reputation for reading the room, connecting with guests, and creating moments people remember long after the event ends. Whether entertaining 50 guests or 5,000, his focus remains the same: delivering a packed dance floor and an exceptional experience from start to finish.
THE FULL STORY30 Years in the Room
1990’s
EARLY CARREER
Ari Gorfain started DJing in the early 1990s, long before DJ culture went mainstream. What began as a passion for music and reading a crowd evolved into one of the most decorated DJ careers in the northeastern United States.
2000’s
BECOMING PRO
For over two decades, Ari was the most-referred DJ in Connecticut, particularly in Fairfield County, Greenwich, Westport, and New Haven,
2010’s
las vegas
Ari was selected to teach at a national DJ convention in Las Vegas, for 600 DJs from around the country. He returned the following year to teach a choreographed dance he'd created.
2020’s
Florida
Now based in the Tampa Bay, Ari has expanded into the Florida market — bringing 30 years of event expertise to weddings, corporate events, and Bar Mitzvah celebrations across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Sarasota.
SERVICE AREASWhere Ari Performs
Ari has been performing in Connecticut for decades and is now based in Tampa Bay, briging 30+ years to Florida. Both markets are fully activ and no travel fees within service areas. Ari is available for events across US on a case-by-case basis. Reach out directly to discuss your event location and dates.
florida
Now based in Tampa Bay with an active calendar of pool parties, weddings, and corporate events. Available for destination events throughout Florida and nationwide.
connecticut
One of Connecticut's most-referred DJs for over two decades. Available year-round for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations throughout Fairfield, Haven Counties and beyond.
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"Our corporate gala was transformed into something extraordinary. The team handled every detail with total professionalism and boundless energy."
Daniel K. Corporate Gala · Westin Boston
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"Our corporate gala was transformed into something extraordinary. The team handled every detail with total professionalism and boundless energy."
Daniel K. Corporate Gala
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"Our corporate gala was transformed into something extraordinary. The team handled every detail with total professionalism and boundless energy."
Daniel K. Corporate Gala · Westin Boston
servicesELEVATE the sound
of YOUR EVENT
Weddings
Over 100 weddings DJ'd. As MC, Ari keeps the room informed and entertained — not just the music, but the flow, announcements, and emotional arc of your day.
BaT mitzvahs
Connecticut's most-referred Bar and Bat Mitzvah DJ. Ari's cultural fluency and energy management turn the hora into a highlight that guests talk about for years.
corporate & private
From Amazon headquarters to speakeasies in New Haven — Ari reads corporate crowds the same way he reads a Bar Mitzvah dance floor. The vibe always lands.
FAQs
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Yes. Ari is based in Tampa Bay, Florida and available for destination weddings throughout Florida (Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Sarasota, and beyond). He also travels nationally for the right event.
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Ari has performed for Amazon, Live Nation, Adidas, CBS News, Yale Athletics, and Subway Headquarters, among others. He's performed at stadiums, amphitheaters, and brand activations with thousands of guests. Corporate clients rehire him year after year.
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Ari is a DJ and Master of Ceremonies. At weddings and Mitzvahs, he handles all announcements, coordinates with catering and venue staff, manages ceremony flow, and keeps the room informed and engaged — not just the music.
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Over 30 years. He started in the early 1990s in Connecticut and has been performing professionally ever since across 600+ events and 200+ venues
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Ari Gorfine is one of the most experienced Bat Mitzvah DJs in the Tampa Bay area, with 20+ years as Connecticut's most-referred Bar Mitzvah DJ and a national credential as a convention speaker who trained 600 DJs on Bar Mitzvah entertainment.
Ari understands what the day means culturally and personally, which translates directly to how he manages the ceremony, communicates with the family, and runs the party portion.