About Stratus Entertainment

Who We Are

Stratus Entertainment is more than just an event music provider — we are your creative partners in bringing unforgettable moments to life. Serving Hilton Head, Beaufort, Bluffton, Savannah, and the surrounding Lowcountry region, we specialize in live entertainment for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. Whether you’re envisioning a grand ballroom, a lush outdoor setting, or a cozy intimate experience, we deliver energy, artistry, and seamless execution every time.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to let you relax and enjoy your event while we handle the entertainment. We believe that every performance should feel tailored to your vision, executed with skill, and felt by every guest. From song selection to lighting cues, from emceed transitions to artist coordination — we treat each element with care so your event flows naturally and memorably.

What We Offer

  • Bands, DJs, & Ensembles: From solo acoustic acts to full bands, our roster spans genres and vibes to match your style.
  • Emcees & Hosts: Professional, charismatic, and organized — our emcees keep the schedule on track and guests engaged.
  • Artist Roster & Custom Pairings: We partner with top-tier talent across the region. If your dream act isn’t on the list, we’ll try to find it.
  • End-to-End Logistics: We coordinate with venues, vendors, and technical teams to ensure smooth transitions and no surprises.

The Stratus Team

Doug Marshall

Founder & Owner, Stratus Entertainment

Building Stratus Entertainment

Drawing on decades of experience as a performer, bandleader, and manager, Doug Marshall founded Stratus Entertainment to connect venues with exceptional talent and deliver unforgettable live experiences.

What began as a passion project has grown into a trusted entertainment powerhouse serving premier venues and communities across the Southeast. Over the years, Doug has booked nationally recognized rock artists including Candlebox (Acoustic), Angie Aparo, Austin Winkler (Hinder), Drowning Pool, Nonpoint, Trapt (Acoustic), Bobaflex, Allele, My Darkest Days, and Trigger Point.

He has also led production for large-scale shows featuring legendary acts such as Pat Benatar, Kenny Loggins, Chicago, and the Gin Blossoms to name a few—ensuring seamless execution from load-in to encore.

Military Roots & Work Ethic

Before launching his career in entertainment, Doug proudly served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an F/A-18 plane captain and jet engine mechanic. Working daily on $40 million fighter jets demanded unwavering discipline, precision, and timeliness—qualities that now define his approach to business and events.

The Marine Corps instilled in Doug a deep sense of loyalty, professionalism, and relentless work ethic—values that continue to guide every decision he makes and every event he produces.

Expertise & Reputation

Doug brings extensive knowledge of lighting, staging, and sound production, and has curated and booked not only live music but also comedy, magicians, improv shows, and specialty acts for theaters and performing arts centers.
His meticulously vetted roster of talent and commitment to operational excellence have made Stratus Entertainment a trusted partner throughout the region—ensuring that when a client requests entertainment, they can count on Doug and his team to deliver world-class results with care, clarity, and passion.

Heart for Music, Community, and Country

At his core, Doug is driven by a love for music and a dedication to the people who make it—and the communities who gather to experience it. He is passionate about creating meaningful, memorable events that bring people together, uplift artists, and enrich the cultural life of the places he serves.

Rooted in his Marine Corps service and shaped by his years as a touring musician, Doug approaches every project with humility, gratitude, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. For him, entertainment isn’t just a business—it’s a way to build connections, celebrate artistry, and honor the country and community he calls home.

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Doug Marshall

Founder & Owner, Stratus Entertainment

Luke Roberts

DJ Luke Roberts is a national performer who has delivered the finest quality entertainment for corporate, weddings, nightclubs, touring artists and private clients for 9+ years performing in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Cleveland, Buffalo, Panama City and Hilton Head. DJ Luke Roberts level of professionalism, talent and passion throughout the planning process consistently produces incredible experiences and events.

He is best known for his ability to engage the crowd and create memorable personalized events. He caters to the client's needs by providing an extensive music selection and ability to read and play to any room. He offers a wide variety of playing styles and genres suitable for any audience from energetic performances, to professional corporate events, to memorable weddings.

He has received nothing but positive feedback from all who have experienced his shows. With his extraordinary ability to play the best music to keep the crowd engaged throughout the night, he is sure to create a memorable experience.

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Luke Roberts

Stratus Agent & DJ Wedding and Corporate Supervisor

Justin Oldt

Music Roots and Foundation

Justin’s love for music and entertainment came at a very early age in his home state of Pennsylvania. Between learning how to play different instruments starting at age 7, as well as his family owning and operating a record store, he found himself becoming immersed in the music industry from day one. Justin also began playing in several bands locally during his teen years and eventually toured nationally while cutting his teeth on life on the road. After nearly a decade of playing in the industry, Justin eventually made the transition into a different career path that helped shape his love for working with people.

Helping Others Achieve Their Goals and Dreams

After living his own dream of playing music professionally, creating experiences and memories that would last a lifetime, Justin’s career became more focused on helping those who aspired to experience the same. After graduating college, he found his purpose to help guide other individuals in the form of college education. Justin began working as a college advisor and created programs that would allow students to find a career path that best suited them. This journey helped pave the way for great customer relations as well as lasting connections with others who aspired to make a change in their own lives. Those experiences are what has allowed Justin to work at the highest professional level with his current clients.

The Move Down South and the Future with Stratus Entertainment

In 2009, Justin made the big move to start a new chapter in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. While still working in college education, he began to notice the uproar in the bustling music scene. This is where is first encounter with Doug Marshall, the now owner of Stratus Entertainment, had begun. A chance meeting happened while Doug was singing at a local venue and allowed for the two to connect and eventually begin to play music together at a variety of venues over the years. The decision became clear to Justin as he felt that need to get involved again full time in the industry and began to play with Doug and a handful of other musicians in the Lowcountry night after night.

Doug’s vision for the local music and entertainment scene became even larger as he began to book musicians and become the preferred vendor of entertainment for a majority of the local venues. He approached Justin to partner with him on a few projects, which led to Justin jumping on full time in the booking industry. The two have been working side by side ever since and have been bringing Stratus Entertainment to new heights together. Justin also developed his own graphics company and began creating marketing content to help push Stratus into newer avenues to add to their ever-growing list of services.

From smaller, intimate events to larger, full production concerts, Justin has been part of the Stratus brand for a long time now. His commitment to detail, communication and a personal touch for your event continues to be his main focus and will make sure to help you create an event that you won’t forget.

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Justin Oldt

Agent and Director of Operations/Logistics