As a type A bride who was planning her wedding from across the country, working with John as my DJ…read morewas just what I needed to calm my nerves. John responds in a timely manner and holds efficient planning calls where he asks all the right questions to prepare for your big day. I was delighted to receive a link to his planning site where I could select songs I wanted to hear and upload my timeline and details. John is highly organized, takes the time to get everything right and clarifies with you if he has any concerns. As far as execution on my wedding day: many of my guests told me it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and this was in large part because of the fantastic DJ'ing and MC'ing. Our dance floor was packed from when it opened til last call. John even did a fantastic job selecting songs with just the vibe I wanted for the dinner portion of the night. Everyone commented on the great music - across all age groups - and had a blast. John even brings fantastic party lights that really get everyone in the mood to dance. On top of that, John is delightful and kind. John also took care of the sound for our ceremony and did a great job making sure our vows were clear on the beach over the sounds of the waves. Hire John for your wedding or big day. You will not regret it.

We had our wedding at Pacific Grove (Asilomar Conference Grounds) last month and we knew we were in…read moregreat hands with John as our DJ. John is professional, responsive to email, experienced, great MC, wonderful positive energy, and made the reception fun! He showed up early to set up and did a perfect job providing music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The online platform to add our songs was great because we could write in the songs that must be played, played if possible, songs to avoid, etc. and place our timeline in there. John was incredible DJ -- I don't normally write reviews but John deserves all the 5 stars and beyond, thank you so much for helping make our wedding day so special!!

DNA is a wonderful company to work with, and did such a great job for our recent wedding reception…read more DJ Evan was incredibly professional and made sure that he had a good idea of what our likes and dislikes were ahead of time. And he really delivered! One of the most frequent complements we received on our reception was the music. During the event, he actively assessed the energy of the crowd to make sure the good times kept flowing. He really went the extra mile to ensure the music was perfect for us. We also had a photo booth setup provided by DNA, and that was a HUGE hit with the crowd. The attendant was helpful and friendly, and our guests loved the printed photo strip mementos they worked with. DNA even integrated designs from our invites and signage into the bottom portion of each strip. We were truly blown away. We highly recommend DNA and would love to work with them again in the future!

Music was one of the most important parts of our wedding, and Anthony absolutely delivered. We were…read morelooking for a DJ who shared our music taste, and Anthony was the perfect match. His system made it easy to specify which songs to play and which to avoid. We provided several playlists for different parts of the day (ceremony, cocktail hour), and Anthony kept the vibes spot on during dinner even without a prepared playlist. We also had many specific moments where we wanted certain songs played at exact times, and Anthony nailed every single one down to the second. He truly helped us have the wedding party of our dreams and we had so much fun!

This review is long overdue, but I absolutely have to share how incredible Leo and his team at…read moreCentral Coast Entertainment were for our wedding at Carmel Fields by Wedgewood Weddings. From the very first Zoom call, Leo went above and beyond to understand the vibe we wanted and made the entire planning process so seamless and stress-free. He genuinely cared about our vision, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made us feel confident that our day would be perfect. Lupe, our DJ, was absolutely phenomenal. He had everyone dancing all night, reading the room perfectly, and keeping the energy nonstop. Every song was perfectly timed, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing he was. The dance floor was packed from the first song to the last, and it was honestly one of the highlights of the night. We also added the 360 photo booth (highly recommend!), the multimedia booth, and the smoke/cloud effect for our first dance--and these were some of the best decisions we made. The booths were a huge hit with our guests, and the smoke effect during our first dance was just magical--it made the moment feel cinematic and unforgettable. Elia, Leo's wife and our photobooth attendant, was phenomenal as well. She was warm, sweet, and made everyone feel comfortable while helping guests get the best shots. I even ran into her at my cousin's wedding six months later, and she was just as kind and engaging as she had been at our wedding, which really shows the character and dedication of the team. On top of everything, Leo surprised us with beautifully edited highlight videos of our wedding. This was completely unexpected and such a thoughtful gift--it captured all the energy, emotion, and joy of the day in a way we will treasure forever. Our guests are still talking about how professional, talented, and fun every member of Leo's team was. From setup to performance, everything was seamless, polished, and executed with so much care. Leo, Lupe, Elia, and the whole team made our wedding truly unforgettable. If you want an entertainment team that goes above and beyond, keeps your guests on their feet, and adds those extra touches that make your day magical, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Central Coast Entertainment. Choosing them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we will be booking them again for future events without hesitation.

CCE absolutely crushed it at our wedding! They were our venue's (Carmel Fields by Wedgewood)…read morerecommended vendor, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Months before the big day, we had a virtual call with their team to go over our vision. We sent over playlists for the ceremony, cocktail hour, entrances, and key moments, and they were super flexible with how we shared everything--whether it was Apple Music, Spotify, or YouTube. A week before the wedding, we spoke directly with Lupe, which was great because he really got to know both of us before the big day. On the wedding day, every song we'd planned was played exactly at the right moment. During cocktail hour and dinner, Lupe incorporated our suggestions, and our guests kept complimenting us on how perfect the music was. As the emcee, he went above and beyond--his energy, timing, and enthusiasm set the tone for the entire night. And once the dance floor opened, it was nonstop fun with the perfect mix of songs. Lupe even let me grab the mic to sing along as we partied, which made it even more unforgettable! Huge thanks to Lupe and the whole CCE team for making our wedding incredible!

I got married in September of 2016 and worked with DJ Toto (July) for my wedding. He provided the…read morephoto booth and uplighting for our event. My wife had specifics on how she wanted the photo booth set up. July was able to make the adjustments she requested and made our photo booth personal for the wedding. The uplighting was the great touch to have to make the venue pop. We had a indoor/outdoor wedding and with the lighting to tie both spaces together was dope. July was great to work with. On time, available when we had questions, and professional throughout the process. Kolabo entertainment worked hard to make our event memorable.

I booked July for photobooth services. He was able to customize our photobooth strip to match with…read moreour wedding invitations and theme! Thank you again July, great work!

We had the pleasure of having Laurel's trio play at our wedding, and they were absolutely…read morewonderful. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the music was and how much it added to the atmosphere of our ceremony. They were incredibly professional, talented, and easy to work with the entire process. We couldn't have asked for a better addition to our wedding. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for beautiful live music for their wedding or special event!

We hired the Laurel Thompson Trio, with Kelly Productions, for music before and during our wedding…read moreceremony and absolutely loved them. I love instrumental covers of popular songs and they delivered just that, with excellent skill and liveliness. They were also nice enough to learn two new songs for us, and Kayla was extremely responsive and easy to work with. Thank you!

It turns out they did not have what I needed, it was a long shot and probably not worth it for a…read morerental company to bother with. But, unlike the other two companies (most notably one that starts with a male name beginning with M, who was inSANEly rude) this company did not ignore my questions or attack me for having the nerve to expect remotely decent responses. Seriously give these folks some love! We all need to stop rewarding misogynistic bullies.

Noel and his team did a great job for event last year. It really was the difference in making it a…read moresuccess. Thank you for your consideration and attention to detail. Will definitely contract you again in the future.

We had a great experience working with James as our DJ. Upon arrival, he was very flexible with the…read moresomewhat odd set up of our indoor-outdoor venue. Our dance floor was outdoors, away from a power source, so James provided a generator for his DJ booth and it worked out perfectly. Our event had several "vibe shifts" from cocktail hour, to a casino royale, to a 70's/Austin powers dance party, and he perfectly matched the music for each of those sections as the night went on. At every point of the evening there was someone on the dancefloor! We had such a fun time with James and would highly recommend JZM Entertainment for any DJ services!

Jaime was our wedding DJ/MC, and he was amazing! The music was great and he stayed on the schedule…read moreand gave the event very nice flow. He also brought the photo booth and it was a huge hit! The photo booth is very high tech and super fun, awesome props too! I can't recommend JMZ entertainment enough for your event!

Excellent and experienced entertainment for your event. The dj who hosted my wedding was a very…read moregood emcee and kept my guests having fun the whole evening. The music was good and the dj was a consummate professional. I had this last minute terrible snafu where the photo montage of me and my husband and our families was not going to happen and the dj saved the day- even though this was not in our contract and we had never discussed this with him. He brought in some of his equipment and coordinated the whole thing so that the photo montage during dinner at our wedding would still happen. The dj also selected the most beautiful music to play in the background, and brought many of the guests and family members to tears because it was so special. I really believe this is going above and beyond what a dj is expected to do. I know this sounds totally corny, but this dj was like an angel to my wedding. I also want to add that my wedding was during a major storm in Jan 08 and this didn't faze Kool inc at all.

Kool Inc is the best DJ & DJ supply in Monterey County. I've been using them for years and have…read morebought a couple of portable PA systems. Recently Kevin DJ'd the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet. He crushed it. His timing and selection of music was spot on. I have seen him at parties, weddings & other events. Kool Inc. is the right choice.

We rented an 86-inch LG OLED TV, along with professional speakers and subwoofers, for my daughter's…read moreSweet 16 movie night, and the experience was fantastic! The equipment was top-notch, and the staff did an amazing job with setup and teardown, making everything effortless for us. The celebration was a huge success! I highly recommend this business for movie nights or any professional audio and video needs. Five stars--we'll definitely use them again!

Jaron is an amazing DJ. He is knowledgeable about the type of music that gets people on the dance…read morefloor. Thank you, Jaron for your exceptional talent in music. Highly recommended