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    East Bay Digital Sound - Up-Lighting (choice of colors)

    East Bay Digital Sound

    (49 reviews)

    This team was so difficult to work with as I helped serve as a liaison between the bride, groom,…read moreand coordinator. During setup of the wedding, they were extremely rude. We'd ask them questions about their setup, change requests, or even simply excusing us to pass by to a door only. Each response was shockingly unprofessional and rude. I would think they understand after being in this business so long that not everything goes to plan on a wedding day and making changes/compromise is important into making the big picture of the event happen. Moving on... Music was delayed during cocktail hour because they had to move equipment from the ceremony to the dining area. When I asked kindly if they could play music as requested by the groom, they responded with "you'll get it when we get there." Really diminished the vibe of the cocktail. They left their road cases in visible sight instead of moving it back to the truck, making it difficult for other vendors to create a clean presentation for their area. The music for the dancing was not loud enough. Again, the groom personally asks to turn the volume up and it didn't happen. Also, the music had no transitions like a professional DJ! Basically, a fade with a new song cued up, sometimes the delay would be 5-10 seconds of awkwardness. Both the owner and his assistant were seriously frustrating working with. I would never recommend them to any future clients. The owner did mention that he is retiring, I'm glad they are. Oh, something positive. They had quality equipment.

    Rob was amazing! He…read morewas extremely responsive, was accepting to our play list and gave suggestions where he felt fit. He did the ceremony as well as the reception. Unfortunately we were running behind so could not do the shoe game, but he MC'd everything to perfection. I would recommend using him for a wedding or any other event. He is affordable and professional!

    Denon & Doyle - Engaging guests with a trivia game

    Denon & Doyle

    (501 reviews)

    Denon & Doyle just handled my daughter's bat mitzvah, and once again they delivered an exceptional…read moreevent. This was our third time working with them, and each one has been consistently strong, even with different DJs and MCs each time. For this event, Kieu (MC) and Trey (motivator/dancer) stood out. They brought sustained energy, joy, and they kept the kids dancing and engaged throughout. The lighting setup exceeded expectations and included a few elements we hadn't anticipated, which added to the overall atmosphere. The LED screen behind the stage was also a great addition. In the lead-up, communication was clear and structured. Dan from the office and Kieu made sure we understood what they needed, and the process included multiple emails and a productive Zoom call. This is not a low-cost option, but it's also not just a DJ service. They effectively drive the event. Several of the kids told us it was the best bat mitzvah they'd been to, which is probably the most relevant feedback. For context, they also handled our wedding years ago, and that experience was similarly well run and high energy. The consistency across multiple events is what stands out.

    If you are on the fence about what DJ to hire for your event, look no further. Denon & Doyle is…read more100% the life of the party, and the backbone of the event. Dan was communicative, responsive and easy to work with. He guided me through of the decision making process and made it effortless for me. D&D provided flawless AV services for my son's Bar Mitzvah ceremony, set up and ran my video montage on a loop throughout the event, dazzling lighting, a perfect photo booth, and the creme de la creme was the MC and DJ combo. Icould not have asked for a better, more friendly and warm, and incredibly talented MC than Kieu. He was unbeliveable with the kids - related on their level but also with the adults, and was just wonderful to work with from the very start. He will be my friend for life! The team including the party motivator just all came together and kept the kids and adults entertained and dancing the ENTIRE party. Nobody wanted to stop. I even considered skipping the candle lighting ceremony but my son wanted to do it .... Kieu made sure it went flawlessly and didn't disrupt the flow of the fun. TOP NOTCH DJ and "extras." I Highly recommend Denon & Doyle. 5 Stars. Thank you Dan, Kieu, Michael, Elora and team!

    Trio Mariachi Tepatitlan - Trio Mariachi Tepatitlan Disney style!

    Trio Mariachi Tepatitlan

    (7 reviews)

    Telegraph Ave

    We have these guys play for our conference last year and I can't believe I haven't written in a…read morereview for them yet. The music was a lot of fun and they got everybody dancing. They had a great spirit. We're gonna try to hire them again this year.

    VERY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE with Jose Hernandez, per the contract their 'band leader', on a event…read moreheld of just last night. Booked them last December for a 70th BD party to be held May 2. Paid the deposit at the same time. Communicating with Jose the week prior I requested the trio set up an hour before the event started so no last minute sound checks etc. and the evening could start on time and go smooth. Needed a live mike so BD speeches could be made prior to their start time. He said not a problem. The BD started at 5 PM, still no trio. Dinner started at 6:15 PM, still no trio. Booked to play from 7 to 9 PM. Were they even going to show up ? No communication with either myself or the venue. Band showed up at 6:45ish to set up after the evening was in full swing. No apology yet (from Jose who I had negotiated the event with) and was told by Luis, the evenings lead, was all they knew they were hired to play from 7 to 9. TOTAL lack of professionalism in running your business and communicating with your client. Will NEVER recommend your business to any potential future clients. I would NEVER want my friends to go thru the same stress and anxiety we experienced last night.

    Azure Entertainment - Everyone had a blast on the dancefloor!

    Azure Entertainment

    (24 reviews)

    This review is long overdue. My husband and I went back and forth multiple times about whether or…read morenot to post a review, but we ultimately decided that we wish we had known what our experience would be like prior to booking Jessica as our DJ. We got married in the summer of 2023 and below is an account of the things we noticed. When we reached out to Jessica following the wedding and reception, we initially received a response which included a rebuttal to each of our observations, but when we followed up with two more emails about how we were open to rectifying the situation, there was no response. 1. The incorrect song was played for the bridal processional. We are willing to take partial credit for this mistake, as Jessica has a clause in her contract which states that all music must be available on iTunes. While we mistakenly assumed that the version of our song was on iTunes, we don't understand why Jessica didn't tell us beforehand that she had trouble finding the version. We would have sent an mp3 to her right away. Instead, she played a different version of the song and as a result, the part that we told her to fade into did not line up with our version and the fade in was awkward. The mishap started things off differently than we had expected. It impacted me (bride) on a personal level because of the emotional aspect of finding the "perfect" processional song. 2. Our first dance song was cut in half unexpectedly. We double checked that the questionnaire we filled out for her indicated that we wanted it to fade out at 1:52. Instead, the song faded about a minute in. We were very confused (as guests could see on our faces) and were disappointed because we had practiced a lot for our dance. She responded by stating that we gave her a "look" to express that we had stage fright and she faded out early. Neither I nor my husband looked at her during our dance. We also never discussed a "look" with Jessica, so we were even more perplexed when she brought that up. We were smiling, looking at one another, and having a great time until the confusion came. 3. Much of the music from our playlist(s) was not played. As in, almost none of the music played was from our playlist(s). We indicated specific "vibes" that we wanted in our music and that wasn't followed. We don't remember hearing most of the music we indicated for cocktail hour or dinner and neither did our guests. We think we heard a couple of songs for open dancing, but just a few. She responded by stating that we might be surprised about songs we simply missed because we were away at photos and whatnot. We asked her to send us a list or screenshot of the playlist to confirm, but did not receive a response. 4. We spoke with her over the phone about her playing the role of "emcee" in addition to DJing. We hoped that meant she would take initiative to check in with us about making announcements, hyping the crowd, etc. From our perspective, she did not present with the energy level we were hoping to see. This may have been a personal preference on our part, but her presence as a DJ was more on the passive side as compared to every other wedding we have attended. Ultimately, we would have gone in a different direction if we could go back. We are not the type to leave a less than stellar review for a service, but we feel that it's important to have the things that we regretted laid out as objectively as possible.

    Lively, tasteful entertainment. Our wedding reception was bustling and cheerful thanks to the…read moretalented DJing of Jessica. Her selection of songs perfectly matched our wishes. She ably emceed during the speeches and provided us with high-tech, wireless microphones. Her inspired performance after dinner kept the dance floor thundering throughout the night. Thanks so much for all the fun!

    Silver Shadow Entertainment

    Silver Shadow Entertainment

    (93 reviews)

    We just cannot say enough about our fabulous experience hiring and working with Brad Tucker, from…read moreMark Welch Entertainment! They are absolute pro's at what they do and Brad was not only an exceptional DJ, he is an exceptional host that anyone would be lucky to have at their event. Brad is remarkably attentive and aware, and he has a natural ability to predict when he is needed. He knows how to remain in the background at a party, but..at the same time, the minute you need him, he's right there! Brad is a fantastic DJ!! His only interest is to create an uplifting environment for all involved. And, he sure knows how to get the party started on the dance floor! Brad's good nature, super-fun attitude, professional abilities, and his wonderful personality are something that you truly don't see very often in customer service industries. Brad is patient and flexible, and his only interest is making sure that the host and their guests have the ultimate, elevated experience that is memorable to all party-goers. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for caring so much about our event, Brad, you certainly did make it memorable for everyone. See you on the next one!

    We hired Mark to be not only our DJ, but our coordinator as well for our wedding. If I could leave…read more100 out of 100 stars, I would. I don't have one negative thing to say! We were starting to get a little nervous about planning the day, so we scheduled a meeting with Mark to go over the entire wedding planning form. The meeting took over an hour (because we had so many questions) and by the end, all our questions were answered and we felt so relieved. Mark went above and beyond. For example, anytime my hand didn't have a drink in it, he would ask me what I wanted and go grab me one. Little things like that made our day even more special. Thank you Mark!! - Alex and Jenny

    Nova Jazz Band - Photo credited to Dennis Hearne

    Nova Jazz Band

    (69 reviews)

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    North Beach/Telegraph Hill

    Daniel and the fella's were pro's from start to finish. I highly recomend them for any event large…read moreor small. They made my grandmother's 100th birthday beyond special.

    Working with Daniel and his band was all around an amazing experience! After reading all the…read morereviews and listening to a few of their videos online, I knew I wanted Nova Jazz Band to play at my company's 30th Anniversary celebration I was planning. TLDR; they exceeded every expectation from start to finish, and Daniel made everything completely stress-free. From our very first correspondence, Daniel was very friendly, quick to respond, knowledgeable, and incredibly professional. The music was phenomenal - very classy and perfect for our occasion. The band totally nailed the vibe. Daniel's attention to detail was next-level. He thought of all the little things that usually fall through the cracks - from what songs should play during the band's breaks, to how the sound system was set up, to which speakers the recorded music should come from. He even coordinated with the venue director to make sure there wouldn't be a single hiccup. Basically, he handled every possible thing before I could even think to worry about it. Everything ran like clockwork and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Daniel and his team went above and beyond in every way. I can't wait to hire them for a future event! Highly, highly recommend!

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