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!!

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!

We had an excellent time planning our wedding with DNA entertainment. DJ Evan asked all the…read morerelevant questions to make our event run smoothly and expertly adjusted the music for the dance floor to ensure the vibes were great. We had curated some music that were a little more obscure but DJ Evan was able to find them and mix them with no problems! We also had a photo booth from DNA entertainment and we have absolutely no complaints. We really appreciated getting the dropbox link to all photobooth photos within 24 hours of our event. We'd highly recommend DNA entertainment for any event.

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.

The best DJ ever ! DJ Daniel just DJ'd our wedding on 4/24/26 at Wedgewood Fresno and our family…read moreand friends did not stop dancing. He did so well with the ceremony and the reception was so fun and perfect ! Thank you for bringing the vibes and being a fun and amazing DJ !

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.

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!

Our DJ Jaime and music were on point ! The set up was discreet with a white pop up wall. So you…read moredidn't see all the equipment. I think that is a nice touch to make it look clean and clear at the dance floor. He even let me put up my daughter's name at his station! My daughter enjoyed her Sweet 16 ! Thank you Jaime, appreciate everything!

DJ Andre arrived late to my event. Guests were waiting for nearly an hour while he put together his…read moreequipment. Additionally, he was trying to download music he had promised to play at the event during the event. Because of this, he missed an entire set of music he had committed to play. He offered no explanation or apology. This is unacceptable, when you're paying a DJ, and spending years planning an event, for this type of lack of professionalism to ruin it. DJ Andre was also not the most professionally-attired DJ. It's customary for DJ's to wear attire befitting the event, but DJ Andre was at a semi-formal affair and not even wearing a suit. There are many other great options available in the area.

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.

Kevin amcee my niece whole wedding ceremony. He did such an outstanding job. Everyone had such a…read morefantastic time. He made sure from the ceremony to the reception run smoothly. Kevin made this wedding a night to remember. Thank you Kevin for making my niece wedding so memorable. Cudos to you and your professionalism my friend. You just became our family chose dj for life. Take care and see you on our next family event.

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

I was tasked with finding a karaoke system rental for my last minute company event and logged onto…read moreYelp for some quotes. Turns out most entertainment businesses don't rent out just karaoke systems, they also include a DJ! I was able to reach out to at least 5 businesses via Yelp. DJ Jaron instantly impressed me by responding within 15 minutes with a flat rate estimate and package already prepared. Jaron answered all my questions and always responded quickly (weekdays before 7pm). He's easy to work with and great to have conversations with! He also emailed an excel file for song requests to be played between karaoke songs chosen onsite. Clear and consistent communication via Yelp, email, and text. My event was within a week and a half and we needed karaoke services plus possibly disco lighting for 3 hours. JBQAV absolutely delivered! DJ Jaron's karaoke service included a sound system, staging lights, unlimited virtual meetings, $1M liability insurance, and over 69,000 songs. We also had 4 wireless microphones, 24" screen for singers to view the lyrics and I upgraded to the 65" screen instead of the 36" for $200 extra so the audience could sing along. Participants were able to view the tablet set up on the side to choose songs and write down the song/artist choice, plus name of person singing. It was cool seeing my name as a singer on the large screen! I loved hearing the song playlist I submit during set up and while people were choosing songs to sing. Dance pop is my jam! Anything that encourages people to get up and dance wins. I was already dancing around to Down by Jay Sean, Beautiful Soul by Jesse McCartney, and jamming to Titanium. Haha total millennial! Huge THANK YOU to DJ Jaron for making this karaoke event unforgettable!! My coworkers will be talking about this for a very long time.