Staff Biographies
Our people are among the most talented in the industry. It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.
DJ Charles Thompson
Owner/Operator @ Blue Galaxy Entertainment: Charles is a 2001 graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in Cherry Hill. Charles has gone on to spend the last 23 years working at various Radio Stations in Philadelphia and NYC as a producer and On Air Talent. Charles also spent two years in Delaware at the Reach FM Radio Network as a Production/Promotions Director. Currently Charles does Production and Sound with True North Church in Mullica Hill, NJ. With over 28 years of experience from weddings to birthdays and graduation parties Charles has the knowledge to make your event shine. "My dream has always been to have a mobile DJ service so I could serve others in a positive way and provide a quality service at an affordable price."
Musician Megan Knight
Megan Knight is just the kind of country you have been waiting for. This salt of the earth unfiltered storyteller has the country twang, rock n roll swagger, and unassuming pop edge that leaves the crowd waiting for the next song. At an early age, Megan wanted to make singing, songwriting, and performing her life-long career. With musical roots that span generations, it was natural for her to hone a sound that is uniquely hers.
In 2018, Megan’s single “Fade” was picked up by CMT for their show Racing Wives.
2019, she cut ‘Bad Decision’ with one of Nashville’s hottest producers (i.e. Kane Brown / Lauren Alaina)
2022 Megan released “My Drama,” a body of work about the five stages of grief in a heartbreak journey. CMT, Rolling Stone, E-News, Hollywood Life, and many other news outlets, articles, and podcasts have featured this EP.
2023 brought a lot of excitement, as she released several singles throughout the year, including “Dancing In the Mirror,” “Turbulence,” “Good Luck,” and “Gypsy Heart.” She is honored to have co-written and co-produced the tracks amongst country legends who have worked with the names of Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, The SteelDrivers, The Dead South, Kid Rock, and Martina McBride.
Knight has built a following from her stint on American Idol, television and radio appearances, including Raw Travel, Today in Nashville, CMT, 6abc, Abc7NY, Young Country 96.7, KIX96 Country; Cat Country Radio, WSTW Radio; and from tirelessly touring for over a decade.
Megan Knight has opened for numerous national acts, including Gary Nichols (Mercury Records/Steeldrivers), Anthony Smith (Mercury Records/Songwriter for Trace Adkins, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton +); Zach Top (Leo 33), Love and Theft (Lyrics Street Records/RCA Records) and Michael Franti & Spearhead (Alternative Tentacles-Island-Capitol Records).
Megan is continuing to release singles, which are leading up to a full-length album at the end of the 2024. She is excited to see where the road has yet to take her.
http://www.meganknightmusic.com
Photographer Anthony Baratta
For 21 years, Anthony Baratta has been perfecting his photographic skills under the name ABPhoto. He earned a BBA in Finance at Temple University, but returned to college several years later to study photography His main areas of interest are fashion and swimsuit, and he has focused much of the past 10 years on helping models develop their portfolios. In 2007, Baratta was accepted into the national Bikini USA competition and was selected as Photographer of the Year, ABPhoto is based in Philadelphia, and Anthony shoots throughout the region. A list of other credits includes: Work published in financial, trade magazines and Mens Magazines. Selected as head photographer for Babefest '05 sponsored by 94WYSP.FM Radio Worked with high-profile models including Ms. FHM, International Swimsuit Models and National Fitness Champions Staff Photographer for Bikini USA. Recent Publications: http://www.keybiscaynemag.com/digital/KBM/7_14/files/119.html http://www.brickellmag.com/digital/BM/7_14/files/157.html
Event Planner Lauren Westerman
Lauren Westerman is the CEO & Owner of Classic Events by Lauren which was founded in summer 2010. After spending almost 4 years early in her career as a Catering and Sales Manager, Lauren went back to school and obtained her CWEP certification while opening her own business in Austin, TX.
Born in Houston, Texas, Lauren also attended college in the state of Texas. While earning a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice and graduating Cum Laud from Huston-Tillotson University; Lauren managed to maintain a dual athletic scholarship for volleyball and basketball. In 2014, life, work and family brought her to the Pennsylvania area, where she currently resides.
In addition to weddings and special event planning, Lauren has industry experience within hospitality and marketing that adds to her value for clients all over the US. Through her many roles, she has had experience in planning events for Grammy, SXSW, Art Basel, Super Bowl, All Star Weekend and Emmy celebrations; non-profit Galas such as the Garces Foundation event and Rittenhouse Ball on the Square; and conferences for as many as 500 guests.
Lauren continues to grow in her professional career by holding various board/committee positions in many industry specific groups. Through her networking and experience, Lauren is constantly learning from some of the top event professionals that share trends and ideas.
https://www.classiceventsbylauren.com/