Groove On Entertainment - Reviews

"We had an AMAZING time at our wedding with DJ Dez! He was truly one of the highlights of our wedding! With my wife being of South Asian descent and myself being of Caribbean descent, we were hoping to find a good DJ that would be able to mix and match music from both backgrounds to really showcase both cultures. After meeting with a couple of DJ services, we didn't feel that anyone suited our taste or needs in particular, but we found Dez at the last minute! This guy was very amicable, easy to work with, and we could tell right off the back that he definitely knew his stuff. He wasted no time in researching music from both cultures, sharing thoughtful suggestions, and putting together a really sweet playlist that could have kept everyone energetic and on the dance floor for days! Seriously, we had such a wonderful time with his mashup that a week after getting back from our honeymoon, people were still asking us who our DJ was and telling us how much they liked him! He was also very approachable to our guests, as I looked over a number of times and saw guests speaking with him, making requests, and one guy said that he was able to learn a lot from shadowing DJ Dez. In the end, we thought that we were really able to find the perfect blend of personality and musical talent to showcase our tastes and what we were about. I look forward to personally recommending DJ Dez to anyone in need if entertainment services."

"Since we were planning a wedding from Japan, my husband and I were concerned about hiring the right DJ. DJ Dez came recommended to us and we decided to go with him. He had a contract and a thorough questionnaire for us to make sure he got our wedding just right. The best part, is that we were able to plan all of this over email… completely stress-free.
At our reception, DJ Dez got the party going! He did a great job with announcing the wedding party and the dances. He then played a great mix of music and took guest requests into consideration. He was also great at mixing the music, so no one got bored with a song and everyone stayed on the dancefloor. At one point, my mother-in-law was sitting down, and he came up and asked her what he could play to get her back on the dance floor… she was dancing the rest of the night! There was never a point when the dance floor was not crowded with people. It was a great, fun time for EVERYONE, and we cannot thank DJ Dez enough for making it happen."

"DJ Dez did the music for my wedding reception and it was amazing! It set the perfect mood I was going for and I got compliments on how well everything flowed. I loved it! He worked with me throughout the months prior to my wedding to make sure everything was just the way I wanted it. He allowed me to hand pick any songs I wanted and played those as priority at the reception. I also wanted a DJ that would play only "clean" music and he assured me he would make this happen and he did! He was also a great MC for the night and everything went off perfectly! There were no issues with the music and he helped create a fun and beautiful atmosphere. Thank you for making sure everyone had such a great time."

"We held our reception at Loyola's beautiful Palm Court on June 27th and couldn't have asked for a better DJ. Dez was incredible. He took the time to meet with us before our wedding to discuss what we wanted, and he always was prompt returning our emails. The schedule we'd discussed prior to the wedding ended up not happening during our reception because my husband and I screwed up but no one could tell....it went as smoothly as could be. Dez was extremely flexible. He has an awesome personality, is very classy, and has great energy. He played the perfect mixture of songs to help us achieve exactly the vibe we wanted for our fun and intimate wedding. And his prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend Groove On Entertainment. He helped make our dream wedding a reality!"

"DJ Dez was the DJ for my September brunch wedding and he was AMAZING! I was nervous because I needed a DJ who would be able to give me the Chicago sound (for my groom's side) and some Bay Area/California jams for me. I wanted a DJ who was fun, had a great personality, and would keep the party going. DJ Dez had all that we were looking for!
I was immediately impressed by his professionalism. He responded quickly to my email and he replied with enthusiasm. Excellent customer service is big for me. We discussed what I was looking for and he immediately understood my vision. He even came to the wedding rehearsal to help us find everything. On our wedding day, he played the obscure songs that we requested. He played songs that kept the crowd engaged (that was not easy, considering our reception started at noon on a Sunday). He kept the reception on track by following our timeline. And he took requests! He even played one of my favorite songs from high school twice for me. DJ Dez is a joy to work with. If you're looking for that perfect DJ for your wedding, look no further than DJ Dez!!!!"

"Groove On Entertainment has been the key to several of our events' successes. We first used Groove On for our Spring graduation party in which we had 200+ grads and their parents for an evening of food, drink, dancing and games to celebrate the high school graduating class. The entire class and their parents had a blast dancing the night away. Groove On worked with us before the event to understand the music interests of the group that spanned from 18 yr olds to adults. We were so impressed that we had Groove On back for a repeat performance in December for a class holiday party. Our College Freshmen and parents were so excited to reconnect and dance with music led by Groove On."

"We hired Groove On Entertainment in 2018 for a large party with 200 13-year-olds. Our goal was to find the right blend of music that would be age-appropriate yet get the kids dancing. DJ Dez absolutely blew us away!! He is a true gentleman with an unparalleled knowledge and passion for music. He knew exactly what to play, how to interact perfectly with the guests, and he was the highlight of our event. Without his talent and energy, I'm certain we wouldn't have had one of the best nights of our lives!! Since then, we have hired DJ Dez and his team for multiple parties and school events, both large and small. They are always professional, punctual, and incorporate music requests seamlessly. They understand exactly what the party needs to stay lively and engaging! We've received so many compliments about the parties we've hosted, and it's all thanks to the great vibes created by Groove On Entertainment! They truly guarantee an evening that no one wants to end. We highly recommend hiring DJ Dez and are grateful for all his talent and hard work over the years!"

"DJ Dez is a must for your wedding!!! The guy is a true professional and I would recommend him time and time again. Not only did he do an amazing job for our ceremony, he also kept the reception 'Lit' as we millennials like to say. He knew how keep the crowd involved and entertained the entire night. We are still getting compliments from our guests, young and old, on the great job he did. He impressed our venue so much that they decided to put him on their preferred list of vendors. Dez, we did it...we started classy and ended trashy! We cannot thank you enough!"

"As a pianist and past college dj, music was a big deal for me at our wedding. We had a musical vision for the pre-ceremony, cocktail party and dinner music and then wanted the dj to take the party to another place and level. Desmond (DJ DEZ) met all our expectations and more! His easy engagement process and prep paperwork quickly helped me feel comfortable I was working with the "right" professional. Dez was able to handle multiple areas and situations (live performances) with ease. If I ever need someone for a future event, Dez would be my only choice."

"We used DJ Dez for our daughters wedding 9 years ago and he was FANTASTIC! Now August 2018 Hubby & I used Groove On Entertainment again for our 25th Wedding Anniversary...Best DJ Ever DJ Jaron played music from our playlist + some...he was very professional, on time set up....pleasant ... took request ....and always smiling!!!! We didn't have a big dancing crowd but those that did dance said they enjoyed every minute of his music!!!! Will I hire Groove On Entertainment again YESSSSS!!!! Thank you DJ Dez & DJ Jaron for a memorable Anniversary!"

"Our wedding music was very important to us, which led us to looking outside our venue city for a good DJ. We have a very diverse crowd and needed someone who could handle different age groups as well as different music genres. Luckily, I found Groove on Entertainment. DJ Jay (Jaron) was our wedding DJ and he did a phenomenal job! He was extremely friendly and easy to work with and did everything we asked and more. The dance floor was never empty and we even had guests come up to us and tell us our DJ was amazing! Thank you, DJ Jay!"

"We booked DJ Dez without having met him in person until the day of our wedding (cons of planning an out of state wedding), but it was totally worth the gamble! Prior to the big day, I had a few conversations/email exchanges with him to go over all the details and he was always very responsive, professional, and organized. We had somewhat of a complicated set up (a multilevel venue) and he showed up early to set up both for our rooftop reception and basement after party. He did an excellent job with the setup, music, and emceeing! Everything ran smoothly and he played exactly the kind of music we had requested. People young and old were on the dance floor the entire night! After the reception, we had him DJ our after party and that was the best decision. We were able to continue the celebration with an epic dance party in the basement of our venue! I would definitely recommend DJ Dez and we are so glad he came through for our wedding!!"

"When we initially started planning our wedding we debated whether or not to spend the money for a DJ. We'd been to weddings where they used a friend and an iPod and had a great time, so we figured we could save in this area. At some point we ended up changing our mind and hired DJ Dez. We thought the rate was reasonable, and after meeting with him to go over our musical vision, we learned how passionate he was about music and his job. DJ Dez spent time with us helping us to pick songs and craft the perfect playlist. He is incredibly knowledgeable about a wide variety of music and the flow of weddings. The day of the wedding we were even more thrilled with DJ Dez. He provided music at our ceremony, where it ended up pouring and he got soaked but he kept it going with a smile on his face. During the reception we realized how wrong we were about having been able to do our own music. DJ Dez's talent for weddings became immediately apparent. He interacted with the guests and kept the music flowing like a true pro with no stoppage between songs. DJ Dez made everyone feel comfortable and we could tell he was really invested in our wedding and making sure it ran perfectly. When it came time to hit the dance floor, Dez kept it going all night. We got SO many compliments from friends and family who are still saying how much they loved DJ Dez. We could not be happier with his service and HIGHLY recommend that you hire him for your wedding or event. Thank you DJ Dez!! Our wedding would not have been the same without you!"

"DJ Dez IS AMAZING!!! So check this out, if you want your wedding to be off the chain and not some lame-O spotify dj. DJ DEZ IS YOUR GUY! He helps bring the energy into the dance floor. My wedding was filled with conservative folks but majority of them were on the dance floor even folks that don't usually dance. AMAZING, GREAT AND AWESOME! His transitions between songs were incredible and none like you ever heard! Also, when we met with him to talk about the type of musics and I'm a HUGE 90s fan I just named out a few songs and he already knew what songs I was looking for.
I WILL DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!"

"Dj Dez made our wedding! He is highly professional and an amazing dj. Throughout the whole process of planning he was on top of what we should be doing every step of the way with plenty of advice when needed(I was planning my 200+ person wedding by myself). He is so quick to respond through emails/phone calls and so easy to work with. On top of it all his prices are incredibly reasonable. He made our wedding a blast and kept it on schedule. We got endless compliments on our music at the wedding. The Dj was the biggest thing I was worried about with the reception since that basically makes or breaks the party and he did not disappoint! I am so happy I hired dj dez."

"DJ Dez went above an beyond for our wedding. We had a very detailed set list, and certain moments of the evening we had timed down to the second with certain songs. He did not miss a beat (literally), and embraced every single one of our unusual requests--like entering the reception to the theme song from Jurassic Park. He was a joy to work with and kindly took song requests from our guests as well. We were so impressed with his ability to lead the entire night, while also keeping a low profile. Thank you, Dez, for a night we will never forget!"

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