Lacatena DJ Sax (Santa Barbara DJ + Sax) DJ from Santa Barbara, CA

Featured in The New York Times Style section for my work as a DJ/saxophonist: “When the D.J. Tim Lacatena emerged from behind the decks with a saxophone … people were losing their minds.” — The New York Times I’m Tim Lacatena, a Los Angeles–based international DJ and saxophonist. For the past decade, my blend of live sax with DJ sets has made a lasting impact at high-end events worldwide—combining the versatility of a DJ with the energy of a live musician. The sax adds a distinctive, one-of-a-kind signature clients love. I can also curate the music to your preferences, with a library of over 10,000 songs spanning all genres and decades. With over a decade in high-end events, I've DJ’d for FIFA World Cup 2026 (SoFi Stadium, Levi's Stadium & Lumen Field), Super Bowl LVII, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Zouk Nightclub Las Vegas, Google, Gucci, Porsche, BMW, Adidas, IBM Think, Dell, Space Center Houston (NASA), New Orleans Jazz Fest (Sazerac House), American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament (NBC Sports), NEOM Saudi Arabia, Dreamforce, The Emmys, and opened for Alanis Morissette as DJ/saxophonist. I DJ events ranging from corporate conferences, brand activations, and networking functions to cocktail hours, premieres, dance parties, festivals, galas, and high-energy nightclub environments, including top-tier venues like Zouk Nightclub Las Vegas. Video reels and live performance examples are available on my profile. Review: “Tim was amazing!!! We would hire him again. The DJ-saxophone combo was pure magic at our reception! The sax added an elegant touch to the epic beats, creating an unforgettable atmosphere!” - Ashton S., Corporate Event I’m based in Los Angeles and perform nationwide and internationally, with a focus on Southern California, Las Vegas, New York, and San Francisco. Internationally, I’ve DJ’d at Villa Medici in Rome and Sardinia, Italy, as well as in Toronto, the Cayman Islands, St. Barths, the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic. In Santa Barbara, I’ve DJ’d at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, and Hyatt Santa Barbara. Best of The Bash – Past 3 Years Starting at $2,500 for corporate events (includes DJ + Sax). Note: Social event pricing is higher than corporate rates. I can also provide a professional 2- or 4-speaker sound system for events in Southern California for an additional fee. To read more 5-star reviews, check out my LA profile below.