He provided entertainment for our Son's Bar Mitzvah and did a great job. He sent over an MC (Matt)…read moreand a DJ (Paul) and everyone had a fantastic time. I recommend them highly

Joel is great to work with and he really shines as an MC. He has so much experience with leading…read moreparties for adolescents and that is likely not a skill you find around every corner! He made my daughter's party so fun and meaningful back in 2023, and we are hiring him and his team again to do the party for my son this summer!

OMGGG!! My Husband and I found the best DJ for our wedding. Elyzar was phenomenal! From his…read morecommunication and to his personalized scheduling. He did not stop being amazing and he made sure each moment of our wedding day was special. He kept every song perfectly timed for every moment. OUR FIRST DANCE: Elyzar did not even know the choreography of our first dance. However, he timed the sparklers perfectly elevating our already perfect moment with each other to a moment not only us, but nobody else would forget. THE WHOLE WEDDING - HE RAN IT: I do not believe for a moment that a DJ service is in charge of running a wedding, neither should you, unless you put that in your contract lol. When we had issues with our day of coordinator, Elyzar was right there. He kept us on schedule on our already hectic day. Turning, what could have been a disaster, into the glorious day we had spent the better part of two years drawing up. I mean the man was THERE. When our coordinator was missing, he immediately located myself or my husband in the crowd of our friends and family, asking us if we were okay, if we needed anything, and keeping us on schedule. Elyzar would do all this and then return to his stand and absolutely WOW the crowd. When I say he turned the crowd up, I mean there were people who would never dance at any occasion. Elyzar's music elevated everyone. He did not need to call people out to the dance floor, his music did that. Once the music starts, NOBODY WAS SAFE FROM THE DANCE FLOOR. SERVICE WITH A SMILE: Elyzar did not hesitate to do the work. He and his team kept the audio in check, even when we had some soft spoken guests lol. Even when my husband and I were stressing and trying to get the crowd moving to the next part of the venue, Elyzar and his team helped in more ways than DJs are paid to do. AND THEY DID IT ALL WITH A SMILE AND NO HESITATION. My friends and family constantly asked me where we found our DJ and how much the services costs and how they wanted to book him for their next event! Elyzar and his team worked with us so well, personalizing every song, keeping us on schedule, keeping the crowd pleased with what appeared to be very little effort, and DID IT ALL HAPPILY. Elyzar, if you're reading this, you kept our big day from falling apart, and kept the crowd and us happy. I dont know if you know just how much you helped or just how much it meant to us, but we could never thank you enough. TRULY AND UTTERLY, THANK YOU.

We are so happy we chose Elyzar from Iconix Era to DJ and MC our wedding!…read more He was incredibly professional throughout the entire planning process. He actually took the time to get to know us as a couple before the big day, which made such a difference, and he really listened to what kind of music we (and our guests) would love, and it showed. He did an amazing job keeping the energy up, and we've had so many friends and family members reach out to tell us how much they loved the music. We had such a blast, and we're so grateful to him for making our wedding day so special. Highly recommend!

My family started here 25 years ago when my kids were little. It was a family affair, we all danced…read moreand loved it. Fast forward 25 years and I now have an 8 year old son who has been here for just over a year (with a small summer break last year.) Katrina is still just as amazing as she was a long time ago. Her brothers are still passionate and wonderful as well. This is the best halau for my family for so many reasons. My son loves coming here. He gets to dance with Charlie and he has so much fun. He is excited for Mondays. There's no fighting or complaining to come here. He bugs me that it's time to go. Half of the moms dance but they are all sweet. I was a little worried that I'd feel out of place since I haven't danced in years but I was very wrong. All the moms and dads are welcoming. It's like an instant family. I am glad we started again and I'm thankful for Katrina for keeping the studio not only the same but better Here's to another 25 years!

I LOVE it here! Been here since I was 16...I'm 27 now yikes lol...Learned a few years ago that my…read morefirst hula teacher from when I was 13 (Auntie Rose Lokelani Thomas) taught Auntie here too! Currently I'm just taking Tahitian...haven't been in Hula since high school. I wouldn't want to dance anywhere else but here! :)

Unique Events was an absolute pleasure to work with for the 3rd Annual Lathrop Teeyan Mela, put on…read moreby the Central Valley Punjabi Society. From start to finish, they brought so much energy and professionalism to the event. Their music selection was perfect -- they read the crowd beautifully, keeping the gidha and dance floor packed all day with the right mix of Punjabi hits. Sound quality was crisp and clear throughout the whole event, no technical hiccups at all. They were easy to communicate with leading up to the day and completely dialed in on-site, adjusting smoothly as our program evolved. As a ladies-only cultural celebration with 400+ attendees, we needed a DJ who could really understand the vibe of a Teeyan and keep that community energy alive -- Unique Events delivered on every front. Highly recommend them for any cultural event, wedding, or celebration. We'll definitely be booking them again!

Working with Franky was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Planning an event can be…read morestressful, but their diligence and thoroughness immediately put us at ease. They took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, incorporated our requests seamlessly, and kept the schedule running without a hitch. Out on the floor, their crowd awareness was spot-on--they read the room perfectly and kept guests of all ages dancing until the very end. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ!

This review comes long overdue because DJ Alvin has been our go-to DJ for all our big family…read morecelebrations since the 90s, from my cotillion to my wedding, as well as my sisters' weddings and some of my parents' anniversary celebrations. He does a lot of the local high schools' dances and proms too. Just recently he DJ'd an event for my kids' school. Alvin is pretty consistent. He is able to adapt to when venue conditions are out of our control or when events might not have gone as planned. He is able to really read the crowd and play music that is appropriate and enjoyed by all party goers. When the dance floor is always filled, it's evident he's doing something right. I had people throughout the last event ask for his contact info. When people ask if I know a good DJ, SoundWorks always pops in my head first.

We had the opportunity to have Alvin provide DJ and photobooth services for a 60th Birthday…read more Everything was fantastic! Alvin arrived early and had everything set up before we even arrived. Our guests enjoyed the photobooth very much and we especially liked that there was someone dedicated to help with the photobooth the entire evening. Alvin kept the crowd dancing all night. It was a great celebration and we were very happy to have Alvin as our DJ!! Would definitely hire him again for our next event.

Robbie and the band were great! They played all the songs I like and set the perfect mood for our…read moreparty. Highly recommend working with them!

We booked The Magnolia Jazz band for our wedding in June 2026! I had the pleasure of working with…read moreRobbie and communicating what vision I wanted for the atmosphere. I had know idea what I was talking about, but Robbie made the process so easy and understood what I wanted perfectly! The Magnolia Jazz band also performs personal requests ahead of time which was such a nice surprise during the wedding when you recognize one of the songs :) They learned a couple of Laufey songs and played Taylor Swift- enchanted for the bridal procession! Having Robbie and the band perform really elevated the experience to another level and was one of the favorite parts of the wedding amongst the guests. It really made the whole event feel so much more intimate. My husband and I are very happy with our decision to hire the band and we strongly recommend them to anyone looking for live music!

As always, I rate the band from the perspective of a swing dancer, and it is excellent, at the…read morelevel "use an opportunity to dance to their tunes". Evelyn dances swing herself and thus really knows what the dancers need, so the band delivers: * perfectly danceable 1930-s tunes, mostly in a higher tempo; * clearly articulated breaks, a true joy for a not-perfect lead like me; * tons of energy. Unusually short pauses between the songs allow the dancers to dance much more in the course of the evening than they could with a regular jazz band. Overall: brush up on your Charleston, check their schedule and go dancing.

Great vibe! Authentic and energetic! Perfect for dancing or just spending a pleasant evening!read more

Chris played at our corporate reception at the San Francisco Mint on June 23, 2026. He did a…read morewonderful job of entertaining our crowd, who are typically more focused on networking, and changing the vibe from daytime sessions to a fun evening event. We were thrilled by his selection of songs as well - he played a song that was highly requested by my coworker and it made her night. While he was playing, an attendee let me know he recognized Chris from a wedding he played and said having Chris at our event was a sign of great taste! This is truly a great compliment to receive and a testament to Chris's talents. Could not recommend more!

Where do I begin with a review for this guy?…read more Not going with Chris is a mistake. Chris isn't here to do the bare minimum. Chris is here because he loves doing his job. What I see in Chris is a person who not only love his chosen field but is obsessed with quality and constantly bettering himself for both himself and his customers. He is extremely kind, likeable, and constantly surprising in such a good way. But lets discuss details! I met Chris after seeing his advertisements - I chose him within moments. Fortunate for us, he chose us back. Chris brings a wonderful combination of fingerstyle guitar talent as well as DJ skills. The guitar work was incredible and the videos don't do it justice. My guests loved every moment of it. On a personal level, Chris connected with me and my [wife] immediately. He invested personally, even going so far as to learn multiple songs from scratch (some without existing tabs), specifically for our wedding. He did so even when told it was not expected at all. In terms of DJ skills - I would not have ever guessed he was new. Chris immerses in the individual taste of the customer and delivers a seamless experience for the party. He even deviated when needed (after checking with us for permission) to give what he felt was the best touch to his set lists. It was a deeply personal set list and he honored that thoroughly. He managed to get a large crew of introverts on the dance floor in a way I feared was not possible. We didn't have a wedding planner. Chris let us lean on him heavily - talking with us about ceremony management, reception management, and even acted as our MC for the evening. He came with equipment and set ups for multiple locations and was clearly beyond prepared. Again. It's a mistake not going for Chris. Getting him for less than $10,000 is a steal. Chris delivered in a way I just was not expecting - and I cannot recommend him more.