We hired Kalani for our daughters birthday party, off that bat he was a really cool guy. We firstly…read moretalked on the phone, he actually called me at a very odd time. Very close to 9PM. Anyways we set up a meeting, talked about what he can bring the to table to our event with the 'kamaaina' price. He explained what he can do, who he worked with etc - more on the bragging side, which we understood because you're a businessman selling to a potential customer. We asked him if he could emcee our party and host our games and he said he's able to do that (like his wife mentioned on Facebook) I also asked how I would like lights around the party, and he said he could fulfill that and also asked if he could play mermaid theme songs from little mermaid, he then mentioned he can play ANY kids songs because of the many kids parties he got hired to do. That right there was perrrrfect for me, because hey it is a kids party! His pricing was very reasonable too. We talked a bit more, and then came the set up. He gave me his opinion on how he would love to be on the middle of the stage making sure everyone's eyes is on him. Keeping the party alive and how no one will really pay attention to our decorations.....I, on the other hand didn't agree with that but respected his opinion.
Day of party:
Kalani showed up hours before the even to to take a look at the stage and noticed all our decoration was on it, and is Dj and emcee area will be right next to it. His face looked VERY displeased. But hey it's my event, and I'm paying you. Anyways, an hour before the even starts, I believe I ran 10 minutes late from what I told him I will be there. He is waiting for me to open the doors for him. GREAT! He is on time! But gave me the impression that he wasn't happy? Maybe I'm wrong, idk but that's I felt. I gave him the agenda (which he agreed to follow) and the run down on the games (which he ALSO agreed to do and happily host) and the reaction I got was confused. Time went on, party started and music played prolly 20 min later. And he did not bring the lights that He said he could bring for the party. He played ok songs, but some songs that I did NOT say I wanted but was still alright. 7:00-7:15PM was to be the start of our prayer/dinner. And he went beyond that! I was so caught up in the party I didn't realized until our magician asked us when it was his time to go on! Kalani finally announced what is going on and etc. later on through the ending of the night, we planned to host games. My cousin, asked him to start, but gave her the impression that he absolutely did not want to do it. I was annoyed just because in the meeting Kalani was so happily to do things, but wasn't really being an emcee that he agreed on. At this point I was over it, I basically gave him the money on his way to the restroom and said thanks for his service. My fiancé cousin actually ended up being the host for games! Thank god!
At the end of the night, after the fact that we DONE cleaning, he kept playing music. We ended up waiting for his to close up so we could leave. I wish things were different. Maybe I could've communicated w him more through the party? I don't know, but I already had my relatives doing it because he wasn't following the agenda I gave him (and again he agreed on) I'm pretty sad that he didn't live up to the expectations he gave me in our meeting and his promises. Personally I wouldn't hire him again.
From what I see all over the internet, he seems great servicing car show events all in that area..
Anyways, 3 stars tops for
REASONABLE price.
great FIRST IMPRESSION
And good communication with me and the magician.
