As one of the senior DJ performers in San Diego County, 45 years of weddings with top accolades from thousands of clients, please listen when I say, Primo DJs is the real deal. Primo and his beautiful wife Diane are good people. They've loved on San Diego clients for 30 years in the entertainment industry. From performing at Sea World, to performing at every family function, birthday, anniversaries and weddings takes knowledge, the ability to connect with a crowd over and over again, regardless of the type of Event, is a real God given gift. The average DJs come and go, the great ones stay. It's their life, their passion to please you. I promise you, they are terrific! Gary Kelley Former Radio and TV host Wedding award winner 20 years in a row Radio host www.GrownupRadioSanDiego.com 858-758-0005 read more

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I have a unique story ! Primo dj'd my wedding 28 years ago and when we were looking for a dj for my daughters wedding we found him online and realized he was the same one who did our wedding so we reached out and arranged for my daughters wedding !Diane was amazing at taking care of all the details and communication needed for the event and primo did not disappoint the day of ! He was on time and professional and he was so much fun and had a good time with us even getting out there and doing silly dances with us ! His son ran the Photo Booth and it was so much fun for our guests ! Great team and so thankful we were able to share this experience with our daughter ! Highly recommend Primo and family ! read more

If I could give 10 stars I would! Everything was fantastic. From booking to the event date everything went so great. Diane and Primo didn't miss any details. They were in contact with us every step of the way and coordinated with our violinist. They even had someone make a custom mix for our first dance as a married couple. At our wedding all of our requested and custom music was played at the perfect time. Primo even demonstrated the electric slide for all of our guests. They truly made our wedding so memorable and fun. read more

Hey Yelp, I should have sent in my review last December but I haven't been actively yelping. I do remember this though, DJ Primo was working the hype at my holiday party in the Museum of Man. Many people liked this DJ a lot and was very flexible with my song requests. He also turned up the hype on our Dance Off, which he really made the contestants work it and work out to his broad mix and fade. Cool Filipino dude, wanted to hire him again but he got booked so prompt :(. Must be a good thing. read more

YES, YES, YES! We're super happy with primo and how he dj'ed our wedding. He literally feels the crowd and looks for what's working and goes with it! He played our requested music that we had planned out, is very easy to communicate with and responds promptly to emails. If you want a DJ to come through and make your special day AMAZING and seamless.....PRIMO is the guy! read more

Primo was awesome! The music was on point! We aren't dancers but primo had everyone on the dance floor. We also really loved the photo booth! Highly recommend! read more

I was very lucky to have found DJPrimo on yelp and let me tell you... stop searching because they are THE ONES! I initially met with Diane, and what can I say about her? She is AMAZING! You can tell she loves what she does and very few people can say that. The day before the wedding I was having a hard time getting a hold of my organist that was going to play at church for us. I was really freaking out. I reached out to Diane and she was on it without hesitation. I ended up reaching my organist at the end and used him only because he was a family friend, otherwise I would of had the pleasure of having Diane at my ceremony. DJ Luis played at our venue and he was amazing! I was looking for a DJ that could cater to my diverse family. DJ Luis perfectly balanced my request for Spanish and English music. He truly brought life to the party and everyone had a great time. Everything ran very smoothly thanks to him! read more

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Where do I even start?!.. Diane was not only my DJ, but helped coordinate my wedding to make sure it went smoothly and on time. She kept the positive energy flowing at all times and kept our guests wanting more. Diane even captured some priceless moments on camera for us ensuring we were able to look back on them for memories. We cant nearly thank her enough for all her help and highly recommend her excellent service!.. My husband was throughly impressed and happy she was a part of our special day! Thank you so much Diane!!! Extraordinary!! 10+++ read more

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Primo is awesome! Came early to make sure where to setup and was so friendly to everyone. He kept everyone involved and made the party fun. I highly recommend him for your next party. Tony Pyros read more

I just wanted to thank you for such a wonderful party last night. Primo was just what we needed to make our party come alive. It was a small get together in my home and I wasn't sure if people would want to dance. Primo was perfect at reading the crowd knowing when to keep it low key so we could all talk and when to spice it up a bit so people could dance. Primo was also very respectful of the fact we were in a densely packed neighborhood so he kept the volume at the perfect level so we could enjoy the music but it didn't disturb our neighbors. The variety of the music was amazing too pleasing ages 25 to 70. Thank you again so much and if I ever need a DJ again (hopefully I will!), I'm calling you! read more

We got Primo DJ's contact information from our Reception Venue's catering magazine. It was incredibly easy to communicate with Primo and he even called the week before to ensure that he pronounced all of our wedding party names correctly. Setting up the cocktail hour, dinner, dance and intro list songs was super easy. They sent out the information via email and their program was easy to find specific songs to add to our playlist. They were easy to get in contact with if we had questions and they always responded promptly. During the reception we turned around and noticed our guests with all these fun hats on and in the corner of the dance floor they were playing limbo. Primo was awesome to work with and they even took some photos during the event for us to keep. We would definitely recommend Primo DJ. read more

We decided to use Primo DJs for our wedding last year, and they were excellent! We needed a bilingual (English/Spanish) DJ, so they arranged for DJ Raymon to work with us. When we initially met with Diane, she showed us a number of different lighting options, showing that they can accommodate many different needs and styles, but we went with a more basic package. DJ Raymon did a fantastic job, especially mixing up different styles of music for everyone to enjoy. We had people dancing from the first second the music started until the end. Compared with other DJs, their pricing was very reasonable. We would definitely recommend them. read more

Primo did an excellent job during our wedding. I've seen him work in numerous occasions and I highly suggest his business to everyone considering having a DJ. In short... -Huge music selection -Family friendly music -Will keep your guests entertained -Great light set up If you don't use Primo as a DJ service, you obviously didn't want to have a good time. read more

Diane DJ'd my wedding on 10/10/09, and she was fantastic. I consistently heard from my guests afterward that we had a great DJ. Mind you, the wedding was smallish (55 guests) and not exactly a dancing crowd but she got things moving and flowing. She knew when to change things up and emcee'd all night. Neither my groom nor I have been married before and we've never hired a DJ before this experience. Shopping around, cost was a consideration. There are definitely cheaper DJ's available but we went with her because of her experience, professionalism, and she seems to really love her job. Anyway, she was worth every cent, and we gave her a tip at the end of the evening. If I have another event (10 year anniversary maybe?) where I need I need a DJ, I know exactly where to go. read more

My husband and I just had our wedding this past weekend at BNS Brewing in Santee, and we hired DJ Diane for our event. We couldn't be any happier with our decision!!! She really did get everyone up and dancing, and that's exactly what I wanted. She helped me out a lot with the day-of coordinating, and kept everything in line. She never hesitated to come up to me with any important updates. I also decided to go with the photo booth with Primo DJs, and the photos came out great. Everyone had so much fun! I totally recommend Primo DJs for your next big event!!! It was worth every penny. read more

Primo was the DJ at our wedding. He was recommended to us by our wedding coordinator and he was absolutely fantastic. He and Diane helped get us organized for the reception by working with us to create a schedule. Both he and Diane were extremely responsive and professional during the planning process. Our first dance song wasn't in his already extensive library, but he was able to obtain it for our dance. From start to finish, Primo kept our guests engaged the entire night. Most importantly, he was flexible in allowing our guests to make song requests and he even gave some time to our close friend to sing a few songs for us. We were impressed with the schedule and timing of the reception and we recommend Primo to anyone that is looking for an awesome DJ. read more

Diane was the DJ for our wedding and we couldn't be more thankful. She was everything we expected from a great DJ and more. She assisted us with coming up with a timeline of events, and kept things moving along so that there was time for everything planned. She was punctual, organized, and she also navigated the music selections well enough to keep EVERYONE on the dance floor the entire night and at times was actively getting people involved in the festivities (not just making shoutouts on the microphone). During the music selection processes, she even had a song/artist search website where we could electronically submit requests and organize them for the event. Awesome. I give the highest recommendation for them, especially Diane. read more

In 2008, I attended a wedding where Primo was the DJ and I was so impressed with him, I swore that if I ever got married, I would track him down and book my wedding according to his availability. I got engaged in May 2012 and DJ Primo was the first vendor I sought after and booked immediately. My husband and I were married on July 14, 2013 and Primo did not let us down. All of our guests were raving about him. He was entertaining, he kept the party going, and he efficiently took cues from us and our guests when it was time to change up the music. He did everything we asked him to, from cutting certain songs short (the father-daughter and mother-song songs were really long) to dedicating songs to my husband's 90-year old grandparents. He played our video montage on his projector and everything turned out perfect! Our guests were most impressed with how involved he was with our wedding. His centerpiece game got everyone up and going, and some of our guests told us they had never seen people having so much fun at a wedding before. Primo topped it off with his skateboarding performance, which everyone loved and cheered on. At the end of the night, several people asked us for his contact information for their events. Thank you again Primo, for putting on such an amazing show, and thank you Diane, for working with us throughout the year to ensure that our day would turn out flawless. You guys definitely made our special day exceptionally memorable! The only caveat I'll add is that if they recommend a lady named Yvonne for a wedding coordinator, DO NOT take that advice. Contact me privately for more info on that. read more

Here we are almost 3 months after our wedding and we are still hearing..."We had so much fun at your wedding!"....."we haven't danced like that in years!"....."your wedding was a great time!"...and so on, and so on, and so on..... We hear that people remember two things about a wedding, 1) the food, and 2) how much fun they had. We're so happy we found Diane of Primo DJs! From the day we met her to discuss our wedding to the day of our wedding she was GREAT! We very much recommend Primo DJs for any event needing music and entertainment. They definitely cater to your needs. THANKS DIANE!! read more

I had the pleasure of performing with Primo, recently and was absolutely STUNNED by his talent and showmanship! WOW!!! This "DJ on Wheels" really knows how to entertain and to mix a dance party in keeping with his guests requests!! Right on, Primo! Keep on spinnin' round and round!! Best Wishes, Charlie B. read more

This is a bit late but better late than never. I have to say we were very impressed and happy with our DJ Louis. Sorry if I spelled his name wrong! He was a sweetheart and really did everything in his power to get people on the dance floor for our reception. He played all the songs we listed and songs that matched up well. My friends and I are pretty picky about dance music so I can't fault him for playing one or two that we asked to be switched. We don't like the typical wedding music or things like "Call me maybe" or "Shake it off." Nothing against those songs, but I grew up on the east coast with reggae and hip-hop. That being said, he was still amazing and understanding when some of our activities got cancelled (like the money dance). I would love to have him DJ again if we ever have a future event. The only reason I am giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because of logistical/planning hiccups NOT because of DJ skills and music. Before I share that info, let me say how detailed and organized this family owned company is! They gave us a wonderful price since our budget was small and my partner and I were paying for things ourselves. After signing the contract, Primo DJ's sent me a whole spreadsheet for the day of the wedding and reception to make sure everything was on time and had smooth transitions. Without this, I don't know how we would have made it work! They took care of everything and all we had to do was say what songs we wanted and for what parts of the day. They even played the music at our ceremony which was at a completely different location than the wedding. Okay so, why we give a 4 out of 5. We are not a typical couple and yes I know many people say that hahaha. But seriously! Examples! We didn't want a wedding party dance which is when the wedding party gets on the dancefloor first to hype everyone up. Not our thing. Not to mention some of the party doesn't dance so there is that. Weddings for us are about being comfortable and enjoying the time...not awkward "this is what you do" type stuff. So anytime something like this came up, I felt like it was pulling teeth to not have it happen. This also came up when we said we were going to have photos taken at the beginning of the reception but just after the entrance. We were told something along the lines of," Your guests will get bored." We had numerous activities for our family and friends to partake in during that time so it wasn't an issue. However, even if it was...it was our day not the companies. After one thing was addressed I got a response like, "We have been doing this for x amount of years and x amount of weddings..." I totally get that and I love that the company has experience, however...every couple and wedding are not and should not be the same. Listen to your couples and their wishes. That is all I wanted. Not someone to tell me how our day should go because "we've done this many weddings for this many years....we know best." But as I stated at the beginning of this long review.....Louis was amazing and I wouldn't have it any other way if I could go back! You rock Primo DJs! Thank you for making our night the best. read more

We had Diane DJ our July 2016 wedding. From day one she was extremely professional. We met face-to-face and she showed us her equipment and various lighting packages. She showed us a demonstration of everything including how she would sound on the mic. She asked us personal questions such as how involved would you like me to be and what type of music fits your friends and family. The company has an online software that allows the couple to pick various dancing and dinner songs. Diane also had a very detailed timeline and went step by step. It was clear she had a great deal of experience (over 20 years!). We were able to ask her advice you might not typically ask your DJ. She also surprised us and said she takes pictures on her phone during the event. That was such a bonus!! We were able to get soooo many extra shots. A week before the event, Diane was willing to meet with us again to go over the final timeline and song selections. She was positive and extremely helpful. On the day of the event, Primo DJ (Diane) showed up super early to set up and make sure everything was perfect. She was an absolute hit. Everything went perfectly. She was so personable and made us feel so happy we chose her! Everyone had an absolute blast. Thank you, Diane!! read more

We hired Primo DJs for our wedding on 5/31/15, after they were recommended to us by our venue, and we could not have been more pleased! After meeting Primo and Diane, we knew right away that it was a perfect fit. Diane's organization while we were planning made the process a breeze! Primo was able to get all the music that we requested, many of which were quite random, including a song from the Star Wars movies! He even called us a couple days before the wedding to make sure he had the correct pronunciation of the names of our bridal party for the introduction. So awesome! On the wedding day, everything went perfectly. Before I walked down the aisle, I could hear that the song we chose for the processional was about to end before the bridal party had finished walking, but Primo saved the day and looped it flawlessly! During the reception, he kept our guests engaged, had the dance floor full all night, and played all the songs we had requested. We couldn't be happier with our decision to use Primo DJs. I would 100% recommend them for anyone looking for a fun, professional, reliable, and reasonably priced DJ service! read more

Primo DJ is the DJ to have at your event!! Diane was the DJ at my wedding and we couldnt have had anyone better. She had every single person on the dance floor. She is VERY organized. She has all her own equipment and lights. She brings back up equipment in case there are any technical difficulties. She makes your music custom to your event. We had the time of our lives! Primo DJ is more than worth what you pay. Hire Primo DJ!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Diane was just fantastic for my 11 year old's first dance party!! She has a great presence and was able to keep the party going and get all the kids dancing. Diane was on time, set up quickly, and can read the crowd. I would hire her for any event, adults or kids. Highly recommend!!! read more

Perfect 5 stars for DJ Primo is a no brainer. We booked Primo DJ for our wedding in July and I have nothing but great stuff to say about Diane and Primo. When we first met Diane and Primo, we immediately loved their lively, excited personalities. On top of that, they had all their equipment already setup! We were able to see a live showing of what their packages offered and their unique designs they created specifically for wedding venues. We really loved that Diane was extremely organized and wouldn't mind when we had to change the wedding schedule a few times. She is an extremely patient and helpful organizer! When it came to the wedding, we were extremely amazed how many people Primo was able to get on the dance floor. Not only that, they all stayed on the dance floor! Our guests came to us afterwards and commented on how great our DJ was and how engaged Diane and Primo was in catering to not only our music needs, but also to helping out by taking photos! This was a great surprise because we weren't expecting to see any photos at least until a month or two later from our professional photographer we hired. The one thing I especially liked was that I didn't feel like I selected enough songs and based on our song selections, they were able to fill in songs we didn't select that were dead on to the type of music we enjoyed. The guests also loved the songs that some sang with the songs while they were dancing! Thank you Primo and Diane for both coming out to our wedding! We would recommend the both of you easily if anyone asked for a DJ for any event they cater. Thanks again! read more

I had been in a wedding years ago where Primo was the dj. He did an amazing job keeping everyone up and involved in the party. Primo was booked on the date of my wedding so we decided to go with his wife, Diane. My mom and I met with Diane for a consultation and she had a great vibe that made us feel at ease. She had he equipment and lighting set up and did a little demo of her work. She has years of experience and I felt comfortable with my choice. We were given a website where we could choose songs and a timeline to fill in. The night of my wedding she went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. She knows just what to play to keep the crowd of all ages involved and having a great time. She is so sweet and so much fun. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing DJ! read more

We just wanted to give a big thank you to Diane Desiderio of Primo Dj's for the wonderful job she did at our recent wedding. She was without a doubt the best selection we could have made to dj our wedding ceremony and reception. From the beginning she was kind, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure our special day was on track and perfect in every way. Diane was able to incorporate songs that are special to us throughout the night to give the evening a personal touch, and the lighting package she offered gave the room wonderful ambiance and received many compliments from our guests. We would highly recommend Diane and the services of Primo Dj's to anyone seeking a dj for their wedding or other special event. read more

We hired Primo DJ for our wedding and were extremely satisfied with his high energy and ability to get all of our guests up and dancing. I had told him at our consult that I loved to dance, well he took this comment to heart and had us dancing until the venue closed. He also provided awesome up lights for our reception space, was a wonderful MC, and a pleasure to work with. Both him and his wife are so helpful throughout the whole process and we are so happy we were able to book him for our big day! read more

I pretty much didn't stop dancing my whole wedding. I loved every bit of it, I've never loved seeing so many sweaty dancing singing faces. I really needed a bilingual DJ it was delivered, my family loved the music and I felt culturally very represented. The flow of the music was perfect and he definitely went in line with our request. I can't thank him enough for adding to such a magical day. I would recommend him a million times over. read more

We hired Primo DJ for both of our kids' coming of age ceremonies (Bar and Bot Mitzvahs) and they were awesome both times. Diane has an almost instinctual sense of how to make a room look like a party, knows many games that 13 year olds enjoy, and dances for all ages. They clearly have years of experience and exceptional professionalism. I cannot recommend enough and if you want to keep your party going, hire Primo DJs. read more

We used our Primo DJ's for our wedding and we truly loved working with them. From the start, Diane was quick to respond and set up a meeting with us. During our first meeting, she walked us through how the ceremony and reception would go. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has many good ideas/solutions. As the wedding got closer, she helped put together our timeline. At the wedding, she was interactive but not overly so (exactly what we wanted). Our dance floor was packed the entire night because her energy and the music she played kept them there. We have had many of our guests comment on how wonderful she is. We could not have been happier with our choice to go with Diane! read more

PRIMO WAS AMAZING!!! He DJ'd at our wedding and went above and beyond my wife's and my expectations. At the reception when people were being lame and the dance floor was emptying out he jumped in there and kept the party alive. If we have any reason for a DJ again we are definitely booking PRIMO!! read more

My fiancé and I booked Primo to DJ our "engagement party" back in March at the OceanView at Ballast Point. (our engagement party was actually a surprise wedding, and Primo helped make it flawless!) Primo made everything so easy. After his phone call with us, we felt a huge weight lifted off of our shoulders. He knew exactly what we were going for, what music/vibe we wanted throughout the night, how to keep the energy levels up, etc. He showed up plenty early, his set up looked great, and, bottom line: he nailed it! Thanks to Primo and Diane for making our wedding perfect! P.S. We also rented their photo booth. Everyone loved it! And the memories we have now from that Photo Booth are priceless! read more

We would like to take this time to send a special thanks to Primo DJ's for providing the greatest service anyone could ask for in a wedding. When we searched around town and the internet we had no idea that we would get such great service as we did from Primo's. Diane was great in showing us the options and easing the stress of never planning a wedding before. She assisted us in developing an event timeline. She took our suggestions and created a beautiful plan for our wedding. In addition we would like to give special thanks specifically to DJ Raymon for the great quality of music he presented to our family. Even as he was losing his voice and risking losing it further he put in the best effort to ensure our wedding went off without a hitch. DJ Raymon kept everyone dancing all night long and always communicated with us through the night to ensure we were pleased. Indeed we were. I will recommend anyone looking for a DJ to Primo DJ's. We thank you for making our night enjoyable and fun. Steve and Sarah Aguilar Married 1-12-13 read more

Primo and Diane were GREAT!! I truly mean that! Primo took a lot of care and attention in making sure the music was perfect! And it was! He orchestrated the reception in such a manor that everyone was happy and dancing. He followed the timeline to a tee. Not one negative comment was heard! Everyone loved Primo! He really helped out our kids with the music too. Now for Diane, When we all drove up to meet Primo and basically see if he would be a good match to what we were looking for his wife Diane was there to assist Primo. Their a Great team! She had so many great ideas and suggestions that I hired her to be my coordinator on the spot! The wedding and reception were a big hit and a BLAST!! They became part of the family. I highly recommend Primo DJ Services. In my opinion, they are the tops in their field! Sincerely, Joseph and Lynn Schlusberg read more

We hired Primo for our July 3, 2015 wedding and could not have been more pleased with our decision. For those of you looking for the perfect DJ/Emcee that can also do your uplights, GOBO, video montage and photo booth needs, Diane and Primo do it all! We knew instantly from the moment we met them that they were the perfect fit for our big day. Primo's energy and outgoing attitude had our guests up and dancing all night long. He is extremely professional, easy to work with and always responded to phone calls or e-mails in a timely manner. Primo made our Big Day absolutely perfect! read more

Primo was the DJ for our wedding on 4/18/15. He did a fantastic job. Took care of all the audio work well before the ceremony started. Sound system sounded great both outside for the ceremony and inside for the reception. He kept the party moving and was able to change the music to fit the group as the evening went on. We are truly happy with the job he. Would recommend completely. read more

Primo DJ'd our wedding in Point Loma at the Admiral Kidd conference center on the naval base. It was raining during the ceremony and our ceremony was in a covered area outside. The reception was inside. Both the ceremony and reception were on schedule and so memorable. He played all of our requested music and kept the schedule flowing. He got everyone on the dance floor and had them playing the 'centerpiece' game which was so fun! He led us in group dancing and made the party a blast. Since he is vetted for access to the military base it made things very easy. We highly recommend Primo DJs. read more

We hired Primo DJ's for our Mom's surprise 70th birthday party. Diane was our DJ. She was incredible. Not only was the music great, upbeat and appropriate for the age of the guests - but she was extremely well organized and coordinated beautifully with our venue, caterers, event timing, and photographer. As you can imagine, getting a party of 70-year-olds going after dinner can be a bit challenging - but she had several tricks up her sleeve to get everyone on the dance floor. She even led several of the 'line' dances and taught us a new one! She really made the party extra special and we've received scores of emails from guests that rave about how much fun they had dancing and how it was an incredibly wonderful party. To top it off - we did all the coordination with Primo over the phone/email as both my brother and I live up in San Francisco. This typically isn't ideal - as last year we remotely hired a DJ in Montreal Canada to do a party for our family reunion. That DJ was terrible - he was late, was dressed in a white t-shirt and jeans, played weird music, there were long gaps between songs, and even tried to 'win' some of the prizes that we had for our family. I can say that if you hire Primo you will not have these problems. Primo was affordable, professional, responsive, easy to work with and they made the party absolutely delightful. read more