Always a lot of women where he plays music is good also easy to dance to comfortable environment

Dave gave me the wedding of my dreams, with a set up both outside for my ceremony and inside for the dancing. A superb announcer, he is a gifted and versatile singer as well, took requests from everyone, got a crowd dancing and kept up the energy - his and my guests' - for hours. A really nice, easy-to-talk-to, upbeat (and good-looking!) guy with an organized mind, he offered great ideas and was a huge asset throughout the planning process and the actual day. My guests raved about how fun the wedding was. I highly recommend him. read more

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If I could give 10 stars, I would. My husband introduced me to Diamond Dave years ago, back when he was playing at Petar's. That was about 9 years ago and my friends and I would still talk about how great he is. When my now husband and I got engaged, we knew that Diamond Dave would be the perfect person to entertain for our wedding. We were sooo right! Diamond Dave was such a hit and everyone was shocked, impressed, and so in awe with him. Our wedding was only a few days ago and there are so many videos of Diamond Dave from our wedding guests...they're all captioned with comments like "he rocked my world last night" and "seeing him was life changing!" I'm in my early 30s, my husband is 40, we have nieces in their early 20s, and we had parents/aunts/uncles there. He was a hit for everyone! Typically, it takes a few songs to get the dancing going at a wedding but the second Dave started playing, the dance floor was full -- I promise I am not exaggerating. I should also note that we chose our wedding date around Dave's availability and I have to say that I don't have any regrets and it was so so worth it. Dave was friendly and easy to communicate with from the start...he even met us for coffee to talk about our wishes before the wedding. Seriously, Diamond Dave is the best! read more

I have seen Diamond like 6-7 times, maybe more. It's always amusing to see the crowd dancing to his covers. You do literally see 80 year old men grinding st mary's college students, while in the back you see Lafayette trust fund brats in their mid 30's who couldn't get it together and get plastered in the background. They have since changed his location to the main section of the resturaunt which is good, more room to move and dance. I am awaiting his cover of Poker Face by Lady Gaga. I deducted one star because I feel like he needs to change up his set more. Last time I felt like it was the same 10 songs from 2 years ago. Other than that he is one of the best performer's Ever. And make sure you are drinking before you evaluate, it's not as fun sober..... read more

We had Diamond Dave perform at my 50th birthday party! He WAS so fun and a great entertainer!

Ask Diamond Dave to do Snoop Dogg it's hilarious. Hands down the best entertainer in the Bay Area.

Okay... so right now it's the morning after my wedding and I felt the need to leave this review. I'm from out of town but my wife is from the east bay, so I'd been hearing stories about Dave for awhile. But when she said she wanted Dave to do the music for our wedding, I was a bit skeptical. But oh my god did Dave deliver. He was getting people on the dance floor with his singing before dinner was even over! And once the party really got going, there was no stopping him and I don't think I've ever danced harder in my life! Dave has an amazing range of songs he can sing, from old classics like Sinatra and Louis Armstrong, to Michael Jackson, to Bruno mars and even Sir Mix a Lot. He takes requests at the event and before the event through conversations with me and my wife. I gotta say, he was reeeeally good at dialing in exactly what we all wanted to hear, when we wanted to hear it, and all of my guests wanted to know where we found this guy! I may have been skeptical at first, but now I see the light shining through the many facets of Diamond Dave, and my wedding reception was truly unforgettable. read more

when i worked at pyramid alehouse we put on a private party out back and they were having entertainment. great just another lame cover band and another guy who plays all dave matthews. i started hearing the buzz about this guy diamond dave who was setting up. apparently he is a regular at petars in lafayette and is a huge local favorite. the girl who was having the party insisted we book him and we did and i was immediately floored. the rest of the restaurant couldn't help but want to get in on the party as well. this guy is that good! i couldn't believe this guy! the selection of songs he did were so out there. from kelly clarkson to oldies to a crazy hip hop montage. i'm not a fan of hip hop at all but dave makes it a really fun time. he really knows how to draw in the crowd as well and he delivers so many good looking people. just go see this guy now! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25w1XzWUWwc&feature=related read more

Diamond Dave Hosley - Performing Arts Near Me - Lafayette, California

Diamond Dave! Martin Luther King Jr, Thomas Hobbes, Gandhi, who's that?? DIAMOND DAVE...now that's a name I'll always remember. Upon first setting my eyes on this fox, I was deceived. He looked like an ford fusion (not focus) driving accountant. But no! He's so freakin fabulous, I already had him keep June 2014 open for my wedding. He can sing anything! I mean anything. Although I prefer his Usher or Lady Gaga tunes, he constantly amazed me with his vocal abilities. Who cares about Mariah Carey's seven octave range when we have DIAMOND DAVE in the house? read more

Diamond Dave performed at our wedding this past Saturday, and he was absolutely fantastic in all regards. Entertainment / MCing - In terms of just pure entertainment at a wedding, he seriously brings it. Your friends, especially those who have never heard of Dave before, will absolutely go nuts. He's so much fun, and everyone finds something to like. My frat-tastic friends loved him and my wife's grandmother told me last night how much fun he was. Also, don't consider him a DJ. He's really a one-man-band. Professionalism - When planning a wedding, there are so many moving parts. People who make things go smoothly really stand out, and Dave definitely epitomizes this. Payment was simple and easy. Communication was top notch. We met with him before our wedding to discuss the flow of the evening, and he was punctual to our meeting and told us everything that we needed to tell him in order to make things run smoothly. Flexibility / Readiness - Dave brings all of his own equipment, and he can handle all sorts of special requests, provided that you give him time in advance. We told him that we had a special family friend who wanted to play a song at our wedding on the acoustic guitar - no problem. Dave had a setup for him ready to go. Seriously, get Diamond Dave for your wedding. Know that he will be a pleasure to work with, and when it comes down to the wedding night, he will be a hit! read more

You already know about Diamond Dave's musical prowess. Legend. Enough said. But did you know: He has been known, years ago, to take home a few of his favorite Gaels after they had a few too many and the cabs were nowhere to be found. He opened for The Dan Band at The Independent, had to deal with faulty equipment, and still rocked the damn place. (witness) He does wedding receptions - I've been to three - that should make other DJs cash in their microphones and cummerbunds. He rocks Petar's so hard the owners built a new dance area a few years ago. His fingers are made of diamonds. read more

Diamond Dave is the man!! He was so easy to work with and took care of everything we needed. He provided music for both our ceremony and reception and he was perfect. Our guests are still talking about how great he was from our August wedding. Choosing Dave is like hiring both a band and a DJ. He played the songs we wanted to hear, and also serenaded us with his amazing voice. The music can really make or break your reception, and our dancefloor was packed the entire evening. I can't thank him enough!!! read more

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Diamond Dave... the man, the myth, the legend. We were SO excited to have Diamond Dave DJ our wedding reception at The Bridges this past January. We frequent his shows at local bars as often as possible, and knew he was a "must have" for our wedding day. Dave was so friendly and open to all of our requests, plus he was totally flexible with start time, as well as adding on time or being open to staying longer if we requested it the night of the wedding. Diamond Dave was a total hit and all guests, whether they had seen him before or not, thought he was the best wedding DJ they had ever seen. Check out his videos... he is an amazing performer and DJ! read more

The last time my wife and I drank too much, danced too much and had to take a cab home (AKA before we had kids) was the night we spent at Petar's with Diamond Dave. We tried to hire him for a 30th birthday party but he was pretty booked up in advance and our dates didn't coincide with what he had available. I highly recommend him, if you can nail down some time! read more

LOVE DIAMOND DAVE!!! I wonder how much he'd charge to play a wedding... read more

Wow!! This guy is awesome and so much fun to listen to and dance to!! I can't believe some of the songs he is able to song and perform ALONE!! I can't stop dancing in amazement!! He's now at Dan's in Walnut Creek on Thursdays, and I look forward to those nights!! I totally recommend him!! read more

The absolute BEST dance party I have ever attended. 100 weddings later, countless bridesmaid dresses, catering blunders, etc.- I could write a book about wedding mistakes. That awkward moment where no one is dancing happens every single time. Nothing is worse than having the most expensive night of your life- experience the weirdness of tired guests, wrong songs, uncomfortable emcee jokes, etc. Not the case with the legend. Diamond Dave kept everyone relaxed and laughing the entire night. You can't help but love his personality. He dances with you, brings the energy, fulfills all song requests yet somehow still please everyone (is it a superhero power?). His prince impersonation is flawless, until you hear him rap bust a move- and blurred lines? Finishing off with a powerful livin' on a prayer? The entire wedding of 125 people were break dancing and crowd surfing. Old/young. He was Cupid shuffling while singing and photo bombing the selfie stick. He truly is an artist. His photographic memory coupled with an amazing voice and personality is unlike any other. He enjoys celebrating with you and his intuitive way with the crowd is just- remarkable. Longest yelp I've ever written, but well deserved. read more

I was a little skeptical when my now-husband suggested Dave for our wedding reception, based on his youtube videos and a personal recommendation from a friend of his. Dave seemed kind of cheesy, and I wasn't sure he was the right fit. Thankfully I'm happy to say I was wrong wrong wrong! I could not be happier with how it turned out. He was an absolute blast, and months later we are STILL hearing from guests about how much they loved him. He is goofy and cheesy at times, but only just the right amount to make it fun, and his singing skills are phenomenal. A lot of the time we would think he was playing a recording of a song, and then later realize he was the one singing it! He is a real crowd-pleaser, and plays/performs a great mix of classic and contemporary hits, as well as the old wedding stand-bys like the electric slide. The man has tons of energy, and a real knack for reading a room and knowing what kind of mood to set. He is professional, punctual, and VERY reasonably priced for the kind of show he puts on. He's especially perfect if you're the type who is not comfortable being the center of attention - I am like that, and having Dave around to take some of the attention was a huge relief for me. I cannot recommend him enough. Give him a chance! His youtube videos really don't do him justice, he's a fantastic showman and your guests will adore him. read more

We heard about Diamond Dave through another wedding we had previously attended and loved him instantly! We always wanted our own wedding to be super fun and full of dancing, and Diamond Dave was the perfect entertainer to do that! From the moment the dance floor opened up, Diamond Dave had almost everybody from our 200-person wedding out on the dance floor. A number of people came up to us during and after the wedding to talk about how fun Diamond Dave was - from his singing to his incredibly positive energy to his ability to make people feel comfortable going all out on the dance floor! Everybody was happy and loving every minute of the dancing portion of the night, which was all we could have asked for :) If you are looking for music and entertainment for your wedding or other big event, my wife and I highly recommend Diamond Dave. He is so so much fun and a true joy to work with! So happy we chose him for our wedding and all of our closest friends and family are too! Thank you Diamond Dave, Wally and Courtney Hansen read more

We were lucky enough to have the one and only "Diamond" Dave Hosley; or as Austin likes to call him, "the man,the myth, the legend!" And I have to agree, he is a legend! He entertained our 200 guest all night, everyone danced there hearts out and one guest even danced his pants off- (Diamond Dave, you know what we're talking about) We had so many people tell us that our wedding was the best wedding they had ever been too! We owe that to having the Best Entertainment!!! I have never seen so many happy faces, from young to old, the guests were thrilled and mesmerized by Diamond Dave! If your on the fence about wedding entertainment, I strongly recommend going with Diamond Dave, he will make your night one to remember! I am one happy bride knowing our wedding was a Huge hit because of the best wedding entertainment of all time! Thank you Diamond Dave, Jenny and Austin Richey read more

Diamond Dave Hosley - Performing Arts Near Me - Lafayette, California

Diamond Dave knows how to get the party started. We had an amazing time at a wedding he DJ-ed. He's classy and cheesy and sleazy all at the same time, it puts a smile on my face. Love this guy! read more

My friend just had a wedding and Diamond Dave was the DJ...he was awesome! He performed a bunch of great hits, kept them family friendly, and had the entire dance floor packed. I would definitely hire him for a future event! read more

Where do I begin!? Well, to start, I am updating my previous 5 star review of Diamond Dave, to a new 5 star review :) I had seen Dave play at Petar's countless times over the years, and always wanted him to do my wedding. Well, I found the perfect man to marry, so of course I needed the perfect man to perform at our wedding...Diamond Dave! I had been dreaming of him doing my wedding since I first saw him, so right after my husband popped the question, we (in this order) told: 1) My parents 2) his mom 3) Diamond Dave. I think that pretty much says it all, but I'll go on... After getting his available dates, I started a spreadsheet before we searched for a venue. The spreadsheet went something like this: A) Diamond Dave availability B) Venue availability. If a venue we liked didn't match up with his availability, we didn't even consider it. We planned the wedding around him. That's how great he is. Luckily, a great venue that we loved matched up with his and we started the planning. He did a great job throughout the entire wedding of singing the hits and keeping the party going! He is very personable and interactive, and wears different hats and wigs for certain songs sometimes, which everyone loves! He is dedicated and reliable, and a true professional. He can sing anything really, really well, from Sinatra to Michael Jackson, to Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga. Oh and don't get me started on his Louis Armstrong...he sounds just like him! He is not your typical DJ, and elevates your event to the next level of awesome. P.S. A family friend at our wedding, who owns a major nightclub in San Francisco that has DJ's and entertainers from all over the world, said that Diamond Dave is the best he's ever seen. read more

a 50+ man singing Baby Got Back - YES PLEASE 20 year olds to 90 year olds dancing to said song - YES PLEASE Strong enough drinks that even I dance - YES PLEASE Laughing until you cry - YES PLEASE This is the epitome of entertainment! My dad would stop by here 20 years ago on business trips to see Diamond Dave and my Boyfriend took her here for my 21 birthday any time you can bring that many different types of people together you know you have something! Petar's is great and I will come back again and again as long as DD is there! He does do weddings and he will be at mine! read more

I had the fortune of having Diamond Dave at my wedding, and I believe he is what set my wedding apart from other weddings that I have been too. If I was going to rate my wedding according to TLC's 4 Wedding's, I would give my wedding the edge, by winning Best Overall Experience all due to the amazing Diamond Dave. Dave was so easy to work with. Whenever I emailed him, he got back to me immediately, which made wedding planning so much easier. I danced the entire night at my wedding, and I had family, friends and coworkers coming up to me all night to ask how I found Dave (Petar's), because they were amazed, and this was the most fun that they have ever had at a wedding. My photographer even asked if I got Dave to do my wedding because he is a personal friend, and I replied I wish I was that lucky! read more

Diamond Dave is awesome. I have seen him only once, and I am already booking him for our wedding in March of 2010. He gets the crowd engaged and appeals to people 15-80 years old....which you will find on the dance floor @ Petars when he performs. There is nothing funnier / more awesome than a 50+ year old white guy performing the Black Eyed Peas while a drunk college girl freaks some senior citizen on the floor. Priceless. And it's not just comedy....he really is good. read more

Wanna make your next event be a effin Fabulous? Get your Diamond Dave Hosley on! Diamond Dave was an absolute hit at our wedding. He is the best value entertainment. He set up for our ceremony, he was our MC, he learned a first dance song, he rocked out at our reception. From Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga he can sing it all! He's an amazing professional and easy to work with. I cannot rave about him enough! I would totally hire him again for a big event! read more

Diamond Dave is AWESOME! I love him!! You will be blown away! His version of 50 Cent and DEVO songs are amazing. This guy does not miss a beat. It's a fun time. The crowd is locals meets college kids meets Rossmoor residents - you sort of feel like you wound up at a weird wedding reception or something. Never ate at the resto. p.s. Stay AWAY from the evil BLUE drinks (Adios, Amigo)... trust me on this one. LOL read more

There literally nothing more that I can say about Diamond Dave and his amazing entertainment skills that has not already been said! Every time I am in the area, or have the itching for a fun night, I know to come straight to Petar's in Lafayette in hopes to catch a couple of good dancing hours with Diamond Dave! Petar's wouldn't be the same without you! read more

I wish diamond dave was either A. my age- a cute 25 year old who i could date or B. my granppa because he's effing RAD!!!!!!!! LOVE HIM!

When I moved to Lafayette, everybody I ran into said you have to check out Diamond Dave. I finally saw him perform at Petar's and he was very entertaining. He sings lyrics & plays the keyboard to almost any song you request with his own Spin on it. Sometimes he will wear different hats & glasses to get in character.I thought it was hilarious when I see an older gentleman singing Snoop Dog. He puts on a good performance. read more

Dave Hosley was such a big hit at my wedding that we try to see him on our wedding anniversary! He does such a great job with old and new songs - it amazes everyone. Lady Gaga, Nelly - FLO RIDA! LOL - He is soo good you will almost pee in your pants! We love him. Long live Dave Hosley! read more

This guy is a blast! I was 100% skeptical about it when I got there...but it was a great show. The music is good and there is a variety.

I LOVE DIAMOND DAVE!!! He is fun and it's amazing what that man can sing. He is right "not bad for an old white guy". I have spent many nights dancing to him on the oh so crowded dance floor. My only complaint is in line with the previous Yelpers reviews- the hustling for tips gets old. read more

We hired Diamond Dave to play our wedding and he did a great job. He handled all the MC'ing, played our requested music and did some great live performances. If you want a wedding D.J. that will give your event some personality Dave is your guy. People will have a good time, guaranteed. read more

We were so happy to have Diamond Dave as our wedding DJ, and he did not disappoint. He's super easy to work with, responsive, and comes well prepared (not only for the reception but the ceremony as well). We had my uncle MC the reception and Dave was really easygoing - just told us to tell him what he wanted from him and when. He played so many great songs and we had SUCH a fun time dancing to all of his music. Our photographer even said that our wedding had the most people on the dance floor than any of the 200+ weddings she's worked at. We are in our late 20s and our friends loved him along with our parents and their friends. I like that Diamond Dave is a bit different than your normal DJ and certainly provides a memorable experience. Thank you Diamond Dave!! read more

THE best performer. His energy and ability to play the best music to make you smile for hours after leaving the venue is unmatched. Personable, talented, happy and engaging. I've seen hundreds of big ticket performances in my life and still seek out time with DD and am always happily surprised at his dynamic song list. Lady Ga Ga? Seriously Dave? You are awesome! My 3 and 6 year old loved the 4th of July concert in Clayton. I'm thinking about sneaking them past the bouncer at Petars tonight...Don't ever stop. read more

Diamond Dave performed at our New Year's Eve wedding party, and amazed just about everyone in the building. Dave is a world-class performer, no exaggeration. He is a sonic chameleon, traversing a range of musical styles and eras. He appeals to audiences young and old, and inspired many of our non-dancing friends to get on the floor and bust some moves. Booking and communicating with Dave was straightforward and easy. Our experience with Dave will be a fond memory lasting the rest of our lives. read more

We hired Diamond Dave to DJ our wedding and he was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved him. He was a great MC... kept the party moving...everyone was on the dance floor from the first song to the last song, which is really the most fun thing ever at your wedding....dancing with all of your friends and family. He is really entertaining and does a great job of reading the crowd playing something for everyone. Every guest that we have seen since our wedding has commented on how amazing he was and several of them have already recommended him to their friends and family for their upcoming weddings in 2015. Even our friends from Ireland wanted to figure out a way to have him at an event in Ireland...people love him!! You can't go wrong with Diamond Dave...a really nice guy, a great DJ, and an amazing entertainer! Dave-Thanks for being such a fun part of our special day!! Stephanie read more

Dave put on a phenomenal show! Went to his jazz cd release party at Massimos, had an awesome time.