Today we’d like to introduce you to Shane Griffin.
Hi Shane, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers?
I’ve always enjoyed entertaining people. My father – Gary Griffin – is my greatest hero, and he spent over 40 years in local radio here in Charleston, SC with WBER, and WEZL. When I was 15, he gave me an opportunity to “DJ” the overnight shift on 103.5 WEZL, and from there I was hooked on radio, and entertainment. Out of college in 1993 (AA in Journalism from Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, SC), I went to work for a small sports radio station (WQSC) in Charleston, SC and was producer/phone screener/co-host for a very popular local sports talk show – Bobby Hartin’s Fan Talk for five (5) years. In 1998, I was hired as the radio play-by-play announcer for the Delmarva Shorebirds baseball team in Salisbury, MD. The Shorebirds are the Single-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Over 4 seasons I broadcast 696 games on a 3-station radio network that reached listeners all across the Eastern Shore of Maryland. In 2005, I returned to Charleston, SC, and went to work for then Clear Channel Radio Charleston as an account executive. I am still employed there as a Senior Marketing Consultant.
In 2005, I got my start as a wedding DJ+Emcee as a “side hustle” with a local DJ company, and absolutely loved it from the start. Over the years I have worked with many local DJ companies, and have hosted over 500 events, in 2014, I started booking my own events under Shane Griffin Entertainment, and continue today. My specialty is wedding ceremonies and receptions, but if someone has an event that needs a DJ and an Emcee, we can help! My team includes 3 other DJs, and combined we have close to 100 years of DJ+Emcee experience, making Shane Griffin Entertainment one of the top DJ/Emcee companies in the Charleston, SC area.
In addition to my entertainment company, I’m also the Public Address announcer (12 seasons) for the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals), and The Citadel Bulldogs Football Team (4 seasons). I’ve narrated an audiobook, and even hosted a financial talk show for eight years on NewsRadio 94.3 WSCC in Charleston, SC.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I learned from my father what it is to be a professional, and have been very blessed with many opportunities and relationships that have helped me in my career. I am very grateful. Of course, there have been challenges along the way, but nothing that has kept me from moving in the right direction.
In his professional career, my dad’s work ethic was legendary, and I aspire every day to be half the man he is, both professionally and personally. Without my dad giving me an opportunity at the age of 15 on the radio, I don’t how my professional life would have turned out.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Shane Griffin Entertainment?
Shane Griffin Entertainment is one of Charleston, SC’s top wedding entertainment companies. Our 4 DJs have close to 100 years of experience entertaining people. “SGE” specializes in wedding ceremonies and receptions, but can host any event a person/company/organization might be putting on.
In addition to our DJ+Emcee services, “SGE” offers a number of “extras” for couples to consider. These extras include dancefloor lighting, up lighting, monogram lighting, first dance choreography, wedding officiant services, exit transportation (a 1961 Rolls Royce Austin Princess Limousine), and a Tap Truck (1962 Dodge D100).
All pricing is transparent and available to view on the website at www.letshaneentertain.com.
As of June 2022, “SGE” has garnered 69 consecutive 5-star reviews!
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
Honesty, communication, and passion.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.letshaneentertain.com
- Instagram: shanegriffinentertainment
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shanegriffinentertainment
Image Credits
Liz Duren Photograpy
