My husband and I hired Craig Scott for our entire wedding from live musicians during the ceremony +…read morecocktail hour (piano and guitar) to a DJ through the reception (DJ Carlos). We initially found them through a list of preferred vendors provided by our venue, and after our first call with Rich we knew they'd be able to help make our day perfect! The team as a whole is so friendly and responsive, and was always willing to get on a call to discuss any questions we had!Nick worked with us for our live musicians, and helped make the planning process so easy. We had a few songs to transition through for our ceremony and he organized everything perfectly, even when we weren't sure if our specific songs could be accommodated, to give us the perfect medley of music. Carlos from start to finish was the perfect DJ for us. He gave us his personal number to talk to him about specific songs and vibes for the reception, and went above and beyond to deliver and give us the emo, punk rock night of our dreams. Everyone was on their feet dancing the entire night, and when there was the occasional short lull, Carlos knew exactly what to do to get everyone up and dancing again! All of our guests complemented how much fun our wedding was because of the amazing talent at Craig Scott. Thank you so much again!

My wife and I used Craig Scott for our cocktail hour (piano player) and reception (DJ). Everything…read moreturned out absolutely perfectly. Gary was our DJ and we couldn't have been happier with him. An unbelievably nice guy who allowed us to be very collaborative to make sure the music during our wedding was exactly what we wanted. A lot of DJ's we met with when trying to find one weren't very open to collaboration, but Gary wanted as much input as possible and it was exactly what we were looking for. I could not recommend Craig Scott and Gary any more!

The band was absolutely incredible! The singers were phenomenal, full of energy, amazing voices,…read moreand such great stage presence. Every performance had our guests completely engaged, and by the second song the entire wedding was on the dance floor. At one point we had the biggest love train I have ever seen. It felt like every single person joined in, and the energy in the room was electric. We received endless compliments all night and even after the wedding about how amazing the band was. They truly made the night unforgettable. The quality of service was top notch from start to finish. They were organized, easy to work with, and made sure every detail was perfect. Their responsiveness before the wedding made planning simple and stress free, and their professionalism showed in every interaction and performance. In terms of value, they exceeded every expectation, our guests kept saying it felt like being at a live concert. And their flexibility stood out too, they read the crowd perfectly and adjusted seamlessly to keep the party going strong all night. We could not be happier with our decision. The band brought so much life, joy, and energy to our wedding. If you want a full dance floor and memories your guests will talk about for years, this is the band to hire.

We hired the Heartbeat dance band for our wedding in August 2025. Not only did the band beat our…read moreexpectations, but they were all extremely talented. Their energy, presence, and talent were incredible, and all of our guests were very impressed by them. Heartbeat dance band knows how to bring the energy, and make your night unforgettable.

I've seen Scott perform as both a solo guitarist and as part of a trio…read more As a solo artist, I saw him perform rock and funk classics from a diverse group of artists, including Stevie Wonder and the Lumineers. When he was with the trio, he played with a pianist and a bass player. All three sounded great together. I see that Scott Kacenga Music is listed under wedding planning--but I didn't see him play at a wedding. Although, I'm sure Scott's performance would serve as a nice addition to any formal/informal wedding.

Scott was great! We requested a specific song for when my wife walked down the aisle and he took…read morethe time to learn the song, tape himself playing it, and send us the video all before we even signed a contract with him! We had him on guitar along with a violinist from his company play during the processional at our wedding. The sound was perfect and we got a ton of compliments. He was also very communicative during the wedding planning process. I highly recommend him!

Michael and his entire team at Lightning Shakes NY facilitated an outstanding Bar Mitzvah!…read moreMany of our guests couldn't believe it was a Sunday afternoon affair. It had the look and feel and energy level of a Saturday night party. Michael's dance team was amazing. Our guests are still talking about it. We added a saxophone player and drummer as well. Michael was referred to us by a friend at our temple and he did not disappoint. We liked the fact that included in his price were games during the cocktail hour. The only extra was the pop-a-shot and his crew had it set up for the cocktail hour and then seemlessly broke it down and reconfigured it in the main room in advance of the main doors opening. We used his photo booth as well, which was a lot of fun. We didn't want to do frames and he was able to get us vinyl sleeves and tassels so the pictures can be placed in the sleeves and it became a bookmark. Our venue had built in lighting so we used the venue's lighting; however, you can use Michael as a one stop shop for lighting, video, photography and more. I selected 20 songs in advance, I didn't keep track but the DJ knew exactly what was current and the music and flow was excellent. We also did a trivia game suggested by Michael. He provided a very good checklist as well. We recommend Michael and his team for your next affair, you will be very pleased!

Hi Michael, WE LOVED…read moreTHE PARTY!!!! You are your group were the best part and made the whole party really perfect!!!! The dance floor was filled the whole time and everyone loved it, even the older adults. And so many of my friends (whose children are younger) commented that you were a perfect MC, really smooth, (not at all in your face aggressive, which they don't like,), great with the kids, had so many great games/dance games/ideas throughout the entire party and made it fun for the full 4 hours! and that Lightning Photo Booth was the BIGGEST HIT!!! My mother LOVED it, and she is a hard to please person!!! It was a great day and I could not even sleep last night because I was too wired thinking about the day. Also, I loved your dancers and EVERYONE commented how nice and professional and spirited dancers they were. Thank you again and I'll definitely recommend you to anyone and everyone planning a party going forward. And our family really looks forward to seeing your LSNY employees at the next NYU Holiday party! Thanks again for making the day so outstanding!!!!! Best Regards, Barrie and Steve

Very happy with the simplicity and ease of Hollywood DJ's. Bill hosted our families annual Lua this…read moreyear and definitely had the party rocking. Dancers were themed to our event, (I didn't even request that). We are a fun family that loves to dance, it was nice to know that Bill and the dancers weren't over bearing. They kept the energy up and consistent for a very successful event. Highly recommend!

I used this DJ for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah as an addition to a live band. The owner of the…read morebusiness, Bill Boettcher, told me less than 48 hours before my event that he would be sending a substitute when all along I was told it would be he at my event. All during the time before my event he was extremely difficult to reach but I let it go because my primary music was to be through the live band, who was fantastic. But there were reasons I also wanted a DJ and my reasons turned out to be valid. The DJ Bill ultimately sent was ok. the music was fine and really there was nothing in particular I needed to have the DJ do or to discuss with him so no complaints. But the motivator, as sweet as could be, did not seem to know her job. I had to tell her when to give out items and if I hadn't told her we would still be waiting. Only during the last hour did she do any kind of interaction with the kids. There were no games as I had been told there would be and items that were specifically ordered for my event, I never saw. All of this didn't leave me thrilled, but the worst was that I wrote to Bill after the event and let him know I just wanted to talk to him. I wasn't going to make too big a deal of it but I thought maybe the motivator was new and simply needed some guidance. I didn't hear back for a week and when I wrote again, I received a rather rude response admonishing me for not being more patient. He didn't like some of what I wrote in my second e-mail (which did indicate I was upset he hadn't responded yet)and indicated that was the only reason he was responding despite being so busy. Had he only written originally and asked me to wait until things quieted down I wouldn't be writing this. But he stated right out that he only responded to me because something upset him. Yet he didn't feel it important enough to answer me when I was upset, didn't feel it important enough to make sure things had gone well, and overall didn't think it important enough to provide good customer service. I don't know if things would have been better with a different motivator and if the owner had done my event, as originally planned. But he (Bill, the owner) is extremely difficult to reach when things are going well, and pretty much not at all unless he feels it is important. I would not use this company again.

My husband and I and another couple saw the arminio couple at r place in the Pocono this weekend…read morethey were awesome we had a blast can't wait to see them again in July thanks for a great time my husband was the guy in the front laughing alot

Arminio Entertainment: This husband and wife team have one…read moreof the best entertainment values in the Tri-State area. Incredible music and great fun people will create the perfect live music scenario for your event. Weather you want 50's, 60's all the way through to current music. Small and intimate to large ballroom, all styles of music with the best musicians. Always on time and on point! Very professional and so much fun!

Jason is an excellent Piano Tuner. I highly recommend him. My had not been tuned since it was…read moremoved and Jason brought it back to pitch.

Jason was quick to answer, punctual, and did a fantastic job on my piano. Also, was very flexible…read morewith payment options. 10-10 would recommended. l've been having my pianos tuned for over 20 years and this is by far the best experience l've had .

After two months of mentoring my son in Logic instruction, music production and most importantly…read morehelping him shape, refine and inspire his music compositions, I know without a doubt, we made the right choice working with Wilkis "Ideology " Figuereo and Itec studios. This was after doing much research and interviewing all over the tri-state area. Beside the fact that Mr. Figuereo is certified in every major digital software program, what really makes him so special is the 10 years of alternative education teaching experience he brings to each session. It's his uncanny ability to understand how a particular person "needs" to learn. He approaches every student as a unique individual! This is what makes my son feel comfortable. This is the key. This is what enables him to feel confident and excited about his ideas. I felt compelled to write this review because I see Wilkis helping my son fulfill his passion and purpose. As a father, what more can I ask! Look, if you need to learn a piece of musical software or your aching to produce your musical ideas, in my opinion, you'll be in the great hands with Wilkis "Ideology " Figuereo and Itec studios. Jamie Greenberg CEO Imagine if Inc.

From the owner: Itec Audio Studios is an Avid Authorized Training Center offering hands-on Pro Tools certification,…read moremusic production, recording, mixing, and mastering instruction led by experienced industry professionals. With over 25 years of experience in audio technology and education, we combine real-world studio training with personalized instruction for aspiring producers, engineers, artists, and students. We provide both in-person and online learning opportunities using industry-standard software including Pro Tools and Logic Pro.