JP Entertainment

Our Team

Meet the JP Entertainment team.

One accountable team, every DJ trained on the same planning process, before your date is ever assigned.

JP Entertainment is growing from John Owens (DJ JP) into a small, accountable team. Every DJ trains on the same written planning packet, timeline coordination, and backup equipment standard John has used for 15+ years, and couples meet their DJ before booking.

John Owens, Founder, DJ & MC

John Owens

Founder, DJ & MC

John Owens, known as DJ JP, has worked as a musician, MC, and DJ for more than 15 years. He founded JP Entertainment in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and personally builds the planning packet and timeline for every couple before their wedding.

Charisa Owens, Live Music & Receptionist

Charisa Owens

Live Music & Receptionist

Charisa Owens performs alongside John as the acoustic duo Bigger Than Us, playing acoustic guitar, ukulele, cajon, and two-part harmony for ceremonies and cocktail hours. She is also JP Entertainment's receptionist and a point of contact for couples throughout the planning process.

Justin La Torre, DJ, Bilingual Events

Justin La Torre

DJ, Bilingual Events

Justin La Torre is a bilingual DJ and event professional based in Spokane, Washington. Born in Peru and raised in Hawaii, he brings a diverse musical background and a welcoming energy to weddings, private parties, and live events. He trained in DJ mixing and audio production at DJ College in Lima, Peru, and has hands-on experience with live sound, lighting, and event setup. Years in hospitality mean he loves connecting with people and creating celebrations they remember.

Wes Pitter, Event Assistant & Sound Tech

Wes Pitter

Event Assistant & Sound Tech

Wes Pitter works alongside our DJs as an event assistant and sound technician, making sure ceremonies and receptions sound as good as they look. A bass and guitar player himself, he understands great sound from both sides of the stage and runs sound at Sun City Post Falls. Away from events, Wes teaches science in Spokane and owns BrixCAMP, which brings LEGO camps, classes, and birthday parties to local kids and families.

Live music partners

Want sax or strings at your wedding?

We book and coordinate a small group of trusted musicians: David Fague (saxophone), Joel Sandford (saxophone), Isaac Hirtle (violin, guitar & mandolin).

Meet our musicians
David Fague Joel Sandford Isaac Hirtle

You choose your DJ

When you book, pick a JP team DJ at our standard package prices, or book founder John Owens by name at a premium rate quoted with your date. Every DJ works from the same planning packet and timeline process, and you'll meet your DJ in a planning meeting before your event, so you always know who's showing up.

JP Entertainment serves our DJ and MC team anywhere within about two hours of Post Falls, across Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Spokane and Eastern Washington, Sandpoint and Priest Lake, the Silver Valley, and the Palouse. We are based in Coeur d'Alene, and for weddings farther out we build travel into your quote.

FAQ

Team questions we get asked

Who will actually DJ our wedding?
You choose. Classic ($1,995) is with DJ Justin La Torre, and Signature ($2,895) is with founder John Owens (DJ JP). Either way, you meet with John and your DJ in planning meetings before the event.
Can we meet our DJ before the wedding?
Yes, planning meetings are part of every package, so you'll meet and talk through your timeline with your DJ before the event. This is one of the process steps couples consistently point to in our reviews.
Do all JP Entertainment DJs follow the same process?
Yes, every DJ uses the same written planning packet, timeline coordination, and backup equipment standard John has used for 15+ years. That consistency is the point of building a team instead of just adding freelancers.
What happens if our assigned DJ gets sick?
We carry backup equipment and coordinate coverage within the team so your event goes on as planned. This is part of why JP Entertainment has never canceled an event for equipment reasons in 15+ years.
Is Charisa part of the live music, or is she a DJ too?
Charisa Owens performs live music as half of the acoustic duo Bigger Than Us. She is not one of the wedding DJs.
How are new DJs trained?
New DJs are trained on John's planning packet, timeline coordination process, and backup equipment standards before they take on wedding dates. They shadow real events as part of that training.
How many DJs does JP Entertainment have?
Two DJs today: John Owens and Justin La Torre. We plan to add another DJ, who will train at real events before taking any bookings of their own.

Ready to meet your DJ?

Peak weekends fill up first. Send us your date and what you need, and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Check availability Call (208) 818-4284