Bio
Live Performance
Ronnie has extensive experience entertaining, singing and playing guitar using professional recordings, for Country Clubs, Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Homes, and Pool Parties.
From easy listening music to great party dance music,
Ronnie is versatile and performs from a great collection of songs to satisfy all events.
The number one goal each time Ronnie performs, is complete customer satisfaction.
Ronnie always has his DJ music collection with him to accommodate any request and can seamlessly go from live performance to DJ and then back to live again.
Ronnie’s experience, enthusiasm, personality, professional presentation and music vocabulary has kept him very busy and in close touch with today’s modern client.
DJ
This is Ronnie’s full time occupation and he has performed at countless events in SW Florida since 1998 and is recommended by top resorts and agencies in the area.
His DJ music collection is complete with all styles and he’s ready to play what you request.
Ronnie has the latest and best technology when it comes to sound and lighting.
He brings backup equipment to every event to ensure a successful night and he has a 2 million dollar liability policy.
If your upcoming event “must” be fun for all, with lasting great memories!!!
Have Ronnie take the stage.
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Testimonials
“I simply cannot say enough great things about Ron Rutz. As one of our fabulous DJ’s on our vendor list, we rely on him to take care of, not only our Brides and Grooms, but also their guests. He NEVER disappoints and continues to impress us with his professionalism and flexibility and really is part of OUR TEAM. Not only is he a pure delight to work with, he constantly evolves to make sure everyone is having a great time and really pays attention to the needs of his clients. He will truly be a huge part in making your wedding a DREAM COME TRUE!”
Courtney Kraft
Wedding Sales Manager
Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
Fort Myers Florida
239 466 2167
Courtney.Kraft@marriottsales.com
“Ron Rutz is such a pleasure to work with! His professionalism and understanding of the clients needs and the venue are top notch. It’s always reassuring to know you can count on him to get the job done!”
Anne Marie Copelin
General Manager
Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
Fort Myers Florida
239 466 2133
annemarie.copelin@marriottsales.com
“Casa Ybel loves Ron Rutz! Ron has been entertaining wedding couples at Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island for over 14 years. His professional attitude and appearance as well as his high quality products and services are virtually unmatched. We proudly recommend him to all of our clients and receive only positive reviews about him from our brides & grooms. We can’t say enough good things about Ron and we’re certain you’ll feel the same way!”
Tori Weatherford
Event Coordinator
Casa Ybel Resort
Sanibel Island Florida
239 472 0693
VWeatherford@CasaYbelResort.com
“I have worked with Ron for more than 12 years doing weddings and special events. He is a true professional! Ron always has a wonderful smile, and all of our brides just love working with him! I would highly recommend Ron Rutz for any special event you are planning.”
Jessica Pasek
Director of Sales and Catering
Casa Ybel Resort
Sanibel Island Florida
239 472 0693
jessica@casaybelresort.com
“Ron has done a wonderful job for all of our clients. He has been a preferred vendor of ours for a number of years and always provides excellent service. He caters to all age groups, keeps the events on schedule and works well with us as the host resort. We highly recommend Ron to our clients.”
Christine Harrower
Sales Manager
Tween Waters Inn Island Resort & Spa
Captiva Island Florida
239 472 5161
Christine@tween-waters.com
“We are ALWAYS happy to see Ron come through the door, I recommend him to all brides and grooms. We know when Ron is here we are getting a real team player that really cares and works hard at every event we do with him. Please make our jobs easier and hire Ron Rutz.”
Rolandas Girdvainis
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Tween Waters Inn Island Resort & Spa
Captiva Island Florida
239 472 5161
Ro@tween-waters.com
My name is Kimberly Gant and I am the Catering Manager at Diamondhead Beach resort and Spa. If you are looking for the perfect Dj or musician, look no further. You will be blown away by his stage presence, personality and ability to navigate the evening perfectly. I have been in the Wedding field for 15 years and still have not found a truer wedding professional than Ron Rutz.
Kimberly Gant
Catering Manager
DiamondHead Beach Resort and Spa
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
239 765 7654 ext 7074
Kimberly.Gant@sunstream.com
Ron Rutz has been performing regularly for the members of The Club at Olde Cypress for two years. He has entertained at several different type of events and we find Ron to be timely, versatile and always professional. Our members truly enjoy his performances and diverse talents. Ron is a talented artist, a pleasure to work with and we will continue to engage him for member events.
Jonathan Amiel
Food and Beverage Director
The Club at Olde Cypress
Naples Florida
239 596 4797
jamiel@oldecypress.com
“Ron has been performing at my club The Plantation Golf & Country Club since we opened in 2008 and has been the ultimate professional he gets the party started and keeps it going all night. He even performed at my wedding and he was fantastic I highly recommend him.”
Vicki Stephenson
Office Manager Membership FL Notary
The Plantation Golf & Country CLub
Fort Myers Florida
239 561 8650
www.plantationgolfcc.com
“Ron is the consumate professional, always punctual & polite, and never fails to entertain the crowd! Hands down easily one of the top Wedding and party DJ’s in SW Florida!”
Angi Eberhard
Food & Beverage Manager
The Plantation Golf & Country Club
Fort Myers Florida
239 561 8650
fandb@plantationgolfcc.com
“Ron is a pleasure to work with. Always professional and friendly. He always plays the right mix of music to get my members dancing! I would highly recommend Ron for your next function, whether it be a holiday gathering, wedding or a pool party. You won’t be disappointed!”
Nicole Shortridge
Event Coordinator
Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club
Forty Myers Florida
239 444 3630
NShortridge@gulfharbour.com
“Ron has entertained at various parties and events at Gulf Harbour. I have worked with him for over 10 years and have always been able to count on his professionalism. Ron is easy going and focused on your group having a fun memorable experience.”
Georgine Davidson
Food & Beverage Director
Gulf Harbour Yach & Country Club
Fort Myers Florida
239 444 3628
GDavidson@gulfharbour.com
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ron for over a decade now. He is not only very talented but a true professional in all aspects of planning and making an event a huge success. I have hired Ron for outside and member functions at my club and have always received rave reviews. In closing I highly recommend Ron for any of your entertainment needs.”
Sara Yanovich
Service and Banquet Manager
Gateway Country Club
Fort Myers Florida
239 561 1024
www.gatewaygolf.com
“Ron and I have worked together for over 10 years. He has always been the utmost professional and someone that I have referred consistently to brides and other event hosts. Ron never disappoints and is always able to adapt to the needs of each individual event. He is the go to go guy for solo musician and/or DJ work!”
Michael Garner
Clubhouse Manager
Colonial Country Club
Fort Myers Florida
239 768 7211
mgarner@troongolf.com
“Ron Rutz is one of the most professional and talented musical professionals I have had the Pleasure of working with for over 6 years. Not only is his personality upbeat and easy to work with but his musical style is very diversified and is tailored to his client’s needs and audience response. Not only does Ron handle many of our club events but he is also our “preferred” wedding DJ.”
Christine Wengler
Director Food and Beverage Operations
Vasari Country Club
Bonita Springs Florida
239 596 0645
cwengler@vasaricc.com
“I have worked with Ron Rutz for many years in a variety of club settings and events. Ron’s enthusiasm, professionalism and attention to detail are just a few qualities I think make him an asset to have on my team. He is number one on my preferred vendor list.”
Ana Peterson
Food & Beverage Director
Talis Park Golf Club
Naples Florida
239 449 5935
apeterson@kitsonpartners.com
On behalf of management, staff and membership at Crown Colony Golf & Country Club, we would like to send our appreciation and a big thank your for the wonderful “Wild Wednesday’s” you perform.
Our members are a very social and dancing club and you always have them up on the dance floor and enjoying the music. It doesn’t matter whether you are as a DJ, hosting “Name that Tune”, Karaoke or personally performing, the attendance is always at our capacity and we can count on a high energy evening.
I would highly recommend you to any venue that would like a fantastic musician and entertainer.
Rudy Lanza, CCM, CCE, CAM
General Manager/COO
Crown Colony Golf & Country Club
Fort Myers, FLorida
239 590 9044
Rudy.L@crowncolonygcc.com
Ron Rutz is my “go to” entertainer. Whether he’s DJ-ing or leading Karaoke, he always gets the party started. I’ve worked with Ron for many years providing entertainment for country club dinner dances, happy hours, holidays, weddings, and themed parties. Ron is a true professional! He takes pride in providing exceptional experiences for his guests, and goes the extra mile to do so. If you’re looking for an excellent entertainer, your search is over; Ron Rutz is the perfect choice for your event.
Andrea Bach
General Manager/COO
The TwinEagles Club
Naples, FLorida
239 354 1700
ABach@twineagles.com
Playlist
Ain’t Even Done With the Night – John Mellencamp
A Pirate Look At 40 – Jimmy Buffett
AJ – Tropical Instrumental
All Over Now – Rolling Stones
All Summer Long – Kid Rock
Always On My Mind – Willie Nelson
Amazed – Lonestar
Amie – Pure Prairie League
And She Was – Talking Heads
Baby I Need Your Lovin – Johnny Rivers
Babylon – David Gray
Backerstreet – Gerry Raferty
Bad Bad LeRoy Brown – Jim Croce
Bad Moon Rising – CCR
Bambileo – Gipsy Kings
Banana Wind – Jimmy Buffett
Barometer Soup – Jimmy Buffett
Beautiful – Gordon Lightfoot
Beautiful Night – Paul McCartney
Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin
Black Magic Woman – Santana
Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Boat Drinks – Jimmy Buffett
Boats To Build – Jimmy Buffett
Boogie Shoes – KC and The Sunshine Band
Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks and Dunn
Brandy – Looking Glass
Break-Up Song – Greg Khin Band
Brick House – Commadores
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Brown Sugar – Rolling Stones
Build Me Up Buttercup – Foundations
Cake By The Ocean – DNCE
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
Can’t Get No Satisfaction – Rolling Stones
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Four Seasons
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Caribbean Queen – Billy Ocean
Celebration – Kool and the Gang
Cha Cha Slide – Grandmaster Slide
Changes In Latitude – Jimmy Buffett
Cheeseburger In Paradise – Jimmy Buffett
Color My World – Chicago
Come a Little Bit Closer – Jay and The Americans
Come Dancing – Kinks
Come Monday – Jimmy Buffett
Cool Night – Paul Davis
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Cubin Crime Of Passion – Jimmy Buffett
Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
Dance The Night Away – The Mavricks
Dance Tonight – Paul McCartney
Dancing By Myself – Generation X
Dancing In The Dark – Bruce Springsteen
Dancing In The Moonlight – King Harvest
Dancing In The Street – Martha and The Vandellas
Dancing On The Ceiling – Lionel Richie
Daydream Believer – Monkees
December ’63 – Four Seasons
Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
Does Anybody Really Know – Chicago
Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds
Down On The Corner – CCR
Driftaway – Doby Gray
Drive – Cars
Electric Slide – Marcia Griffin
Everlasting Love – Robert Knight
Everybody’s Talkin’ – Neilson
Far Side Of The World – Jimmy Buffett
Fast As You – Dwight Yoakam
Feelin’ Alright – Joe Cocker
Fields Of Gold – Sting
Fins – Jimmy Buffett
Fire and Rain – James Taylor
Fireball – Pitbull
Fishin’ In The Dark – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
Follow Me – Uncle Cracker
Fool If You Think It’s Over – Chris Rea
Forever In Blue Jeans – Neil Diamond
Get Down Tonight – KC and The Sunshine Band
God Bless The USA – Lee Greenwood
Gypsies In The Palace – Jimmy Buffett
Hang On Sloopy – McCoys
Happily Everafter – Jimmy Buffett
Havana Daydreaming – Jimmy Buffett
Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
Heartache Tonight – Eagles
He Went To Paris – Jimmy Buffett
Heart Of Gold – Neil Young
Hello – Lionel Richie
Hello Again – Neil Diamond
Hippy Hippy Shake – Georgia Satellites
Home – Phillip Phillips
Horse With No Name – America
I Call Your Name – Beatles
I Can’t Help Myself – Four Tops
I Can’t Stop Lovin’ You – Ray Charles
I Gotta Feelin’ – Black Eyed Peas
I Left My Heart In San Francisco – Tony Bennett
I Loved Her First – Heartland
If You Could Read My Mind – Gordon Lightfoot
I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
I’m A Believer – Monkees
I’m On Fire – Bruce Springsteen
Imagine – John Lennon
It Came Out of the Sky – CCR
It Don’t Come Easy – Ringo
It’s Five O’clock Somewhere – Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett
It’s Now Or Never – Elvis
I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty
Jamaica Farewell – Jimmy Buffett
Jamaica Mistakia – Jimmy Buffett
Jolly Man Sing – Jimmy Buffett
Kansas City – Wilbert Harrison
Key Largo – -Bertie Higgins
Kiss You All Over – Exile
Knees Of My Heart – Jimmy Buffett
Lady In Red – Chris DeBurgh
Lay Down Sally – Eric Clapton
Let My Love Open The Door – Pete Townshend
Let’s Dance – Chris Montez
Let’s Dance – David Bowie
Little Sister – Elvis
Love – Nat King Cole
Love Her Madly – Doors
Love The One Your With – Crosby
Love Train – O’Jays
Lovely Cruise – Jimmy Buffett
Lucille – Little Richard
Lyin’ Eyes – Eagles
Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin
Make The World Go Away – Eddy Arnold
Making Memories Of Us – Keith Urban
Maneater – Hall and Oats
Margarittaville – Jimmy Buffett
Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
Mony Mony – Tommy James
Moonlight Feels Right – Starbuck
Mountain Of Love – Johnny Rivers
Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
My Girl – Temptations
My Hometown – Bruce Springsteen
My Way – Frank Sinatra
Neon Moon – Brooks and Dunn
New York New York – Frank Sinatra
Nights In White Satin – Moody Blues
Norwegian Wood – Beatles
Oh Boy – Buddy Holly
Old Man – Neil Young
Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger
One Particular Harbor – Jimmy Buffett
Only Time Will Tell – Jimmy Buffett
Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie and The Blowfish
Oye Como Va – Santana
Paint It Black – Rolling Stones
Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles
Peanut – Tropical Instrumental
Penny Lane – Beatles
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Photograph – Ringo
Pink Cadillac – Bruce Springsteen
Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Proud Mary – CCR
Purple Rain – Prince
Quietly Making Noise – Jimmy Buffett
Release Me – Engelbert Humperdinck
Remember When – Alan Jackson
Ride Captain Ride – Blues Image
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. – John Mellencamp
Rockin’ Pneumonia – Johnny Rivers
Roll Over Beethoven – Beatles
Ruby Tuesday – Rolling Stones
Runaround Sue – Dion
School Boy Heart – Jimmy Buffett
Sea Cruse – Frankie Ford
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
Sister Golden Hair – America
Six String Music – Jimmy Buffett
Smooth – Santana
Some Beach – Blake Shelton
Some Guys Have All The Luck – Rod Stewart
Some Kinda Wonderful – Grand Funk Railroad
Son Of A Sailor – Jimmy Buffett
Sonmething – Beatles
Summer Breeze – Seals and Croft
Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra
Sway – Michael Buble
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Sweet Home Chicago – Blues Brothers
Take It Easy – Eagles
Takin’ Care Of Business – Buchman Turner Overdrive
Taxi – Harry Chapin
Teach Your Children – Crosby
Teddy Bear – Elvis
Temptation Eyes – Grass Roots
Tender Is The Night – Jackson Browne
Tender Years – John Cafferty
Tequila Sunrise – Eagles
Thank The Lord For The Nighttime – Neil Diamond
That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly
That’s The Way I Like It – KC and The Sunshine Band
The Edge Of Glory – Lady Gaga
The Last Time – Rolling Stones
The Last Waltz – Engelbert Humperdinck
The Long And Winding Road – Beatles
The Pretender – Jackson Browne
The Twist – Chubby Checkers
The Way You Do The Things You Do – Temptations
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
The You Can Tell Me Goodbye – Casinos
This Magic Moment – Drifters
Three Times A Lady – Lionel Richie
Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
Thunder Island – Jay Ferguson
Thunder Road – Bruce Springsteen
Tin Cup Chalice – Jimmy Buffett
To Love Somebody – Bee Gees
Tougher Than The Rest – Bruce Springsteen
Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season – Jimmy Buffett
Tunnel Of Love – Bruce Springsteen
Turn The Page – Bob Seger
Twistin’ The Night Away – Sam Cooke
Two Pina Coladas – Garth Brooks
Unchained Medley – Righteous Brothers
Up On The Roof – Drifters
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Vehicle – Ides Of March
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Volcano – Jimmy Buffett
Waiting For A Girl Like You – Foreigner
Waiting On A Sunny Day – Bruce Springsteen
Walk Away Renee – Left Banke
Walk Of Life – Dire Straits
Wanderer – Dion
We Are The People – Jimmy Buffett
We Just Disagree – Dave Mason
When A Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge
When Doves Cry – Prince
When The Sun Goes Down – Kenny Chessney
When You Say Nothing At All – Keith Whitley
Wild Night – John Mellencamp
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Will It Go Round in Circles – Billy Preston
Wind Beneath My Wings – Willie Nelson Version
Wonder Of You – Elvis
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Words – Bee Gees
Yellowbird – Tropical Instrumental
You Call It Joggin’ – Jimmy Buffett
You Got Lucky – Tom Petty
You May Be Right – Billy Joel
You’re My First My Last My Everything – Barry White
Your Song – Elton John
You’re Sixteen – Ringo Star
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – Righteous Brothers
You’ve Made Me So Very Happy – Blood Sweat and Tears