I hired Bandstand for my wedding reception, and I really was disappointed with how the night went…read more Up until the reception itself things went smoothly. They have you fill out a questionnaire with preferences, scheduling, etc. for your event. Then our DJ, Roger, called me the week-of to talk about what vibe and music I was looking for. This gave me a lot of false hope about how the night would go. The introductions and toasts went fine, but I wasn't expecting any hiccups (very simple stuff). We did provide a meal for him, but he took too long eating because when we wanted to start the video he wasn't ready. The biggest issue was the music he played throughout the evening. I had provided a very extensive list of songs and artists I like so he could really get the feel for the types of music I wanted him to play. We even talked about it beforehand. But he was way off for the whole night...at one point I saw two of my bridesmaids at his booth making a list of songs for him to play because no one was dancing and people weren't liking the music. I was pretty annoyed, because I had specifically taken the time to write out the kind of music I wanted. I asked for specific songs also, and I'm pretty sure I didn't hear ANY of them. I asked for a special announcement to surprise my new husband, and again didn't hear that either. I felt like my bridesmaids did his job. I also feel like I wasted precious pre-wedding time making a whole list of songs and artists to play, which wasn't even used. I have given very few one-star reviews, but the DJ was the one major flaw in an otherwise amazing reception experience.

Bandstand Music Omaha: Adds More Stress to Important Events…read more Bandstand Music was hired to provide the music equipment and DJ for our wedding reception. Prior to the event, our interactions with the group were very positive. Bandstand staff met with us several times, was attentive and intelligent about music, and seemed very capable. The night of the reception however, we were shocked at their lack of professionalism. The DJ showed up to the event almost an hour and a half late. Thinking the reception would have no music, the groom was forced to call Bandstand repeatedly as he was preparing to walk down the aisle. When the DJ did arrive he was in dirty, sweat stained clothing that he explained away puzzlingly by saying he had "just come from the farm." After the ceremony ended, as the family was taking a few moments together to take photos, he kept interrupting to ask the newly married bride and groom questions, interrupting a sweet family moment with small details that should have been asked prior to the wedding day (we had been told we would receive a confirmation phone call from Bandstand prior to the event and never did). We had established a reception order and a playlist beforehand with Bandstand, yet the DJ seemed confused about helping the reception move forward, and actually complicated the process of giving toasts and cutting the cake. Throughout the reception, there were long periods where he would disappear, only to be found later by the event planner in the kitchen having a cigarette or eating leftover wedding food. During one of his absences, some wedding guests tried to change the song themselves, but ended up pressing a wrong button and shutting the music off entirely. Rather than coming in to see what the problem was, the DJ remained gone for several minutes and other wedding guests had to climb into the DJ booth to figure out how to get the music back on, which they did. The DJ from Bandstand was the only real source of anxiety for our family in an otherwise flawless night. It is possible that their other DJs would have been better or more professional, but I would not recommend this group to anyone throwing a wedding because of the chance of hiring one of their inexperienced ones. In hindsight, I wish we would have saved the money, simply rented speakers from a rental company, and had a friend in charge of an ipod.

If you need a DJ in eastern Nebraska and you do not use DJ Animale I think you might be doing it…read morewrong! Glenn was fantastic to work with for my son's wedding. He was worth every penny of his fee. He spoke with the couple twice before their event and created a playlist that featured their choices, but mixed to maximize the vibe of the evening. The music did not stop once for three hours and thus the dance floor was not ever empty. In fact, if the dance floor ever started to look even slightly less populated Glenn transitioned to a new song and kept the place hopping. I was surprised how late many of the guests stayed, but they kept saying the music kept them there. On top of the great music, Glenn was a great emcee and coordinator of the bridal party entrance and once the bridal party left played some old classics so us old folks could dance while we cleaned. He was the perfect wedding DJ. I highly recommend DJ Animale for any event.

Glenn did a great job as a DJ for our wedding! Prior to the event his communication, both via email…read moreand phone was great. He checked in with us throughout the reception to see if he us any requests or feedback. It was his first Jewish wedding, so he asked the appropriate questions and was quick to do research and did an outstanding job! I would definitely recommend Glenn for your special event!

We danced all night and so did the entire wedding, ages 2-92! One of my top priories for our…read morewedding was a really great DJ and a really fun dance party. And working with Nova did not disappoint. We had Dave and Magic at our wedding and they were both a delight to work with and made so many little wonderful moments happen. They really listened to what we were looking for in our initial meeting and helped bring a wide variety of music interests together in a cohesive way. They also really read the room and kept the party going. I haven't danced as hard as I did at my wedding in many years. Multiple people found us afterwards to say what a blast the wedding was and how surprised they were by how much we all danced and how late people stayed. We really have Magic and Dave to thank for that. They are both amazing at their jobs, and to top it all off, were incredibly kind. As a bonus, Dave noticed that our first look was happening and took one of my favorite photos of the day. Hire Nova. They are stellar.

DJ Matt and MC Alex were an awesome team that made for an unforgettable night! They were the team…read moreat my wedding that kept the party going all night! I liked having both and MC and a DJ. The music was all that we asked for and flowed together so well. They really paid attention to the details that made it so special and personal. The dancefloor was packed ALL night and everyone had a blast!

Conrad was the best DJ ever!! We saw him perform at another wedding last December and were elated…read morewhen we learned our date was free for him. He was such a gentleman; serving the bride her food, folding her napkin for her, asking the whole bridal party what they wanted to drink at the head table, talking to the parents of the bride and groom, dismissing tables for the buffet, and doing the worm on the floor around 11pm once the dance floor was really popping. But to be honest, the dance floor was never not popping. He played the best mix, with just the right amount of slow songs and none of the cheesy wedding songs. 10/10 would recommend for every wedding!!!

By nature, I'm a highly critical person. I have been to many weddings (including my own big day)…read moreand have never seen a more organized and PERFECT DJ. Reasons why this company is the BEST I've ever seen: 1. He had the entire wedding party's names memorized, including the parents of the bride/groom. 2. He kept the entire evening moving at a great pace. There was never too much down time, and it also never felt rushed. His leadership orchestrated the bridal party's entrance, table dismissals to the buffet, tossing of the bouquet, garter toss, bride/groom shoe game (which was awesome), video presentation about bride/groom, dollar dance, and he made sure to play guests' song requests. 3. He spaced out the songs to keep a variety of people involved. It would go from upbeat music, to crowd faves (cha cha slide, etc.) and then back to slow songs. 4. Enthusiasm! He had a great attitude and comedic lines the whole night! If I had my own wedding to do again and if I lived in the Omaha area I would DEFINITELY hire this crew to DJ my wedding. I appreciated their extreme professionalism & organization, literally the BEST I've ever seen and made my rating of the wedding go from A to A+++++. Awesome night!

I am absolutely 100% beyond ecstatic with our choice to have Sonja grace her with her beautiful…read moremelodies at our wedding. We had her play for 3 hours, during our ceremony and for the dinner as well adding that classy violin ambiance that we were looking for. She even arrived early to warm up. I could hear her playing as I got ready to walk to aisle which was an additional treat for me. During our ceremony she played a wide variety of tunes, all the way from classical, to the Beatles, to jazz and some fun pop songs. I was amazed at the extensive selection of songs she could play and she even learned a new song for us... my mom and dads song ... which was super sweet for them to hear! Besides her music she was an absolute delight. She was responsive all the way up to wedding day, professional and quite honestly VERY reasonably priced for what she offered. There are some people that obviously just love what they do. That is Sonja. If you are looking for the right violinist for your celebration, I would recommend Sonja. We couldn't be happier! Thank you for being the icing on the cake for our special day Sonja!

I had booked Sonja for my surprise proposal in Sedona at Merry - Go - Round, in January. I was…read moreunable to go there originally due to a snow storm hitting the trails and closing, so I had to postpone. Not only was Sonja able to reschedule she was able to accommodate during her busy schedule as well, in the process of her moving! I had requested Sonja to play a Bollywood song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71rEdBN4yz0). I sent some musical notes I was able to find but it was not the same as the video. She took the time to learn the song and add her own original touch to it! Making it better than the original! I can not thank Sonja enough for learning the song and being part of our magical moment. I would recommend Sonja to everyone looking to have a professional violinist at their private/public event. She will not disappoint and will go above and beyond. THANK YOU SONJA!

I attended a school event and they did a wonderful job making sure the event space was clean and…read morewell set up! The bar did a great job staying on top of drinks prior to dinner and awards. They have always been spot on with their food options as well. I've heard they have their own food catering and I will say: get the parm potatoes. You won't regret it!

Loud, no parking, do not respond to messages, answer calls. Would never have an event here. Worst…read morelocation for an event center. I feel sorry for the Tip Top Apartment people, I'd be irate with the loud disrespect people that rent this place out. Was in town visiting and staying at the TT at a friends., longest night ever due to some party they had going on there. Music didn't stop till midnight. So much for city noise ordinance. The design center obviously doesn't care. I'd think twice on having your event here. Better places in Omaha.

Go in and ask for Arlo. Had a great experience with him, made everything very easy to understand…read more He was there for any problems we had. The two floors looked great. Very affordable and accommodating.

This place was absolutely amazing. The reviews I got the entire night from the guests were…read morespectacular. People loved the ambience. They raved over the architecture and the details in the mansion itself. My wedding was something I will never forget thanks for the excellent staff at Bayliss Park Hall. Arlo and his wife are superb and extremely flexible and accommodating. If you want to have a wedding/reception like nothing else then this is the place to be.

We visited Chef Around the Block for the first time on a Tuesday night for their monthly pop-up…read moredinner and had a great experience. The menu rotates each month--ours was the Hawaiian-themed Hula Around the Block--and the food was excellent overall. The Huli Huli Chicken was the clear standout. The North Shore Garlic Shrimp Plate was solid, and the Asian Cucumber Salad was a nice side. The Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl was good, though I would have preferred the salmon raw and a bit more heat. The atmosphere is very casual and self-service. Chef/owner Dan is a genuinely nice guy and a great chef. If you like rotating themed menus in a relaxed pop-up setting, this is worth checking out. We'll be back.