Riptide Entertainment

Recently voted BACK TO BACK BEST DJ for 2020 & 2019 by Rent My Wedding Magazine. DJ Derik comes from a diverse background of featuring today’s dance music, classic oldies, R&B, Top 40,  rock, and also being an expert in country music. Primarily known as one of Sacramento’s most popular DJs and a Premier COUNTRY DJ!  DJ Derik has opened for or played music for very large crowds and concerts, where mainline performers wanted a strong presence and great voice to open a show. Acts such as multi-platinum recording artists JASON ALDEAN@Aqua and LITTLE TEXAS at the Black and White Ball 2008. KNCI and other radio stations have enjoyed his talents and services in having a strong command of performance, with a keen skill in reading the crowd. A featured club performer at many clubs including the Stoney Inn “Rockin’ Rodeo”, Doubletree Hotel- Sacramento (RJ GRINS), Gatlin Brother’s Music City, InCahoots, and many others, keeps him in high demand.

The solid 30+ years of experience and always-bubbly personality make every wedding or other event a party. Besides his keen abilities as an accomplished entertainer, he has this innate quality of knowing everybody in a room. It always amazes us that DJ Derik will be addressing everybody as friends before the night ends.  With his vast music knowledge and MC ability, he can certainly handle any situation with ease.  No matter the situation, this polished performer can shine for you.

Aside from his nightclub performances,  Derik has done 100’s of weddings and mobile events in Northern California and the Lake Tahoe area.  A polished performer that will make your event the talk of friends and family.  Experience is a very valued tool to ensure your event or wedding is all you expect.  Derik has the mobile and club experience, with pretty much every type of music from Oldies to current Dance/Top 40 and R&B, and everything in between.