Live mixing for clubs, college, and private events.
Open-format, read off the crowd and mixed in real time — never a pre-set playlist. Professional JBL sound for any room, from a packed club to a private party. Weddings and formal events by request.
Most DJs can run a timeline or mix a party. Not both.
Club DJs who can't handle a real event. Event DJs who can't actually mix. VATO sits in the middle — nightlife-level mixing with the prep and professionalism a paid booking demands.
Bars & Clubs
Open-format sets built for peak hours — seamless live mixing, real crowd-reading, and the energy to keep a packed room moving.
College & Greek Life
Mixers, formals, date parties, philanthropy events, and tailgates. I know what a college crowd reacts to and how to keep the floor full all night.
Private Parties
Birthdays, graduations, holiday parties — any size. Professional sound, the right volume, and a set matched to your crowd, not a recycled playlist.
Weddings & Corporate
Select weddings and formal events: ceremony audio, MC announcements, a planned timeline, and a reception floor that stays full. By request.
The work.
Real rooms, real crowds.
I'm Vince Widerman. I DJ as VATO.
I'm an open-format DJ in Morgantown, West Virginia — the resident DJ at Ivy Nightclub and Joe Mamas, and the assistant entertainment manager at Ivy. Most of my work is live nightlife crowds, which is exactly what makes me different at events. I've learned how a room actually moves, so I'm not guessing when the energy needs to shift.
Open-format means I'm not stuck in one lane — rap, house, throwbacks, country, Latin, pop, mixed live to whatever the night calls for. For private and formal events, that same instinct comes with preparation: clear communication, professional mics, and the right volume for the room.
My engineering background shapes how I approach every booking — every part of the night planned in advance, every transition prepared, nothing left to chance.
The setup: Pioneer DDJ-FLX10 · dual JBL EON 715 mains with EON 718S subwoofer · wireless mic system + Shure SM58 · professional stands and cabling.
What clients say.
Recent events — including a recent wedding — have earned strong, unsolicited feedback from the couple, their families, and guests. Verified reviews are being collected now and will be featured here shortly.
Booking options.
Every booking is quoted to the event — type, hours, location, sound needs, and complexity all factor in. These are the formats; reach out for an exact quote.
Nightlife / Club
- Performance-focused open-format set
- Live mixing & peak-hour energy
- Reads your room and crowd
- Works on house sound or I bring the full system
Private Event
- Professional JBL system + subwoofer
- Wireless microphone
- Music planning to fit your event
- Setup & teardown included
- DJ set matched to your crowd
Full Event Experience
- Extended, multi-part coverage
- Full sound & microphone support
- Timeline support & MC announcements
- Custom music planning
- Extra prep and coordination
Wedding Coverage
- Ceremony audio (if needed)
- Cocktail hour & reception
- Wireless mics + MC announcements
- Planning & timeline coordination
- Setup & teardown included
Starting prices reflect a typical booking. Final pricing depends on event type, location, hours, and sound needs — send your details and you'll get a clear, specific quote.
Enhancements & Additional Services
Don't see what you need? Most requests can be built into a custom booking — just ask.
Good to know.
Check availability.
Tell me about your event and you'll hear back with availability and a quote. Weekend dates book early — reach out sooner rather than later.