Meet the Man Behind the Party
When you hire Total Entertainment, you are getting much more than someone who plays music.
You are getting decades of experience reading the room, connecting with kids, involving every generation, and knowing exactly what a celebration needs at every moment.
That experience is why Twin Cities families have trusted Howard Walstein and Total Entertainment with their most meaningful celebrations since 1982.
Meet Howard Walstein
Howard Walstein is the founder and lead entertainer behind Total Entertainment Productions.
After performing at over 2,000 B’nai Mitzvah receptions, Howard understands that every child, family, and guest list is different. Some children cannot wait to be at the center of the celebration. Others need someone who knows how to make them feel comfortable, included, and celebrated without overwhelming them.
Howard takes the time to understand your child’s personality, musical preferences, and vision for the day. Then he creates an experience that feels true to them while keeping the entire room engaged.
Because the best celebrations do not happen by accident. They happen when an experienced entertainer knows how to turn a room full of different ages and personalities into one unforgettable party.
A DJ, Emcee, and Trusted Guide
A great Mitzvah entertainer has many roles.
Howard serves as your DJ, emcee, event guide, dance-floor leader, and experienced partner throughout the planning process. He works with your family and fellow vendors to help each part of the reception flow naturally into the next.
From the grand entrance and candle-lighting ceremony to the hora and final song, every moment is carefully considered.
That means you can spend less time watching the clock and more time celebrating with your child.
Nationally Recognized Experience
Howard’s work has been recognized throughout the entertainment industry.
He has been:
- Featured as a “DJ All Star” by Mobile Beat Magazine
- Voted “Most Favorite Entertainment” by readers of Minnesota Parent Magazine through Kidsdance DJs
- Invited to teach Bar and Bat Mitzvah performance techniques at a national convention of mobile entertainers
- Selected to participate in an industry panel for Mitzvah DJs
- A warm-up DJ for music legends Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker
- Named a Las Vegans Hall of Fame DJ in 2026
But the recognition that matters most comes from the families who tell Howard their child had the best day of their life.
EXPERIENCE THE TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT DIFFERENCE
Howard created the Total Entertainment interactive format to keep celebrations moving and guests involved from beginning to end.
He knows when to build the energy, when to introduce something new, when to invite more people onto the dance floor, and when to let an important moment take center stage.
Total Entertainment arrives prepared to adapt, respond, and keep the celebration going, no matter what the day brings.