John just helped with our wedding, and the best praise comes from every guest commenting on how perfect the music was all night! He worked with us closely to make sure that what he was planning followed what we were envisioning for the day-- and we found it very helpful that he was more than willing to work with the "vibes" we wanted. We had set up some playlists to give John some ideas for what we were looking for for the cocktail hour, dinner, and of course dancing, and he nailed each. read more

I had been at a wedding with John San Juan DJing many years ago. He was so amazing I hunted him down on Facebook and friend requested him to make sure that if I were to ever tie the knot, I would have access to one of the best DJs I'd ever enjoyed. Fast forward 15 years, I was getting married and I dropped him a line. He was is an amazing DJ. He was so caring and thoughtful in approaching our wedding. He took great notes and come the night of... It was damn near perfect! I highly recommend hiring this man. read more

We absolutely loved DJ John San Juan! He did my sister and brother-in-law's wedding years ago and I was so happy he was available for ours in the fall of 2024. John met with us ahead of time, took our lengthy list of songs and asked questions about the guests' tastes in genres (and any songs that he shouldn't play). John announced us as newlyweds when we came into the reception and accommodated our request to fade out our first dance a little early so we didn't have to dance to the entire song (we're not great dancers). The flow of music the entire night was great and everyone danced until the very end. There wasn't any lull - John kept the mood upbeat and positive. Guests could have danced all night thanks to the tone set by John. I completely recommend John for any event - he's easy to work with, knows his stuff and keeps a party going (plus he is very nice!). read more

DJ John could not have been more flexible, more helpful during our wedding reception planning. He provided us so much comfort and peace during the planning phase - when all else around us was chaos! He went above and beyond on the day of our reception and could not have treated our guests or us any better. We were so lucky to have him and will not hesitate to hire him again for any and all events in which we need a DJ. He's the best! Thanks DJ John! We couldn't have done it without you. read more

This is a long time coming. I use Yelp often when I want to find things to do or where to eat, but when I have to write a review myself.... well, it's like homework. I hate homework, but I'll make an exception for this guy. DJ John San Juan handled our wedding reception back in October. My family is from Oklahoma and big on two-stepping, so he needed to be able to spin old country, 80s, and some 60s/70s era music. Everyone at the reception told us how much they enjoyed the music and continued to tell us for weeks following the reception. We wanted a party and a celebration, and that's what he gave us. He was also great to communicate with about anything that would come up. You should give him a chance! read more

We were fortunate enough to book John San Juan for our wedding this past weekend. We're still reeling from it! There are so many reasons he is an amazing DJ - to list a few: he's fun, hilarious and personable - your guests will definitely respond to his charisma. Also, he's easy to work and communicate with - he works closely with you to ensure your wedding/event music is uniquely yours. But most importantly - HE'S A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN - musicians know good music and have high-quality equipment. We gave him carte blanche for the cocktail reception and dinner music and people were raving about it. For dancing - he got everybody on the dance floor for every song - it was an absolute blast! I've had people texting me in the last few days telling me how much they enjoyed the music. If you're tired of the blatantly inauthentic DJs who lack originality- book this guy. People will be talking about your wedding long after it's over :) read more

Book this DJ. Now, right now. You've put so much thought and time into all the "big" things for your event, especially if it's a wedding. The reception venue. The caterer. The photographer. The rings, the dress, the flowers, the rehearsal... But one of the single most significant experiences your guests will have is the music played at your reception. DJ John San Juan absolutely knocked it out of the park for us. Our wedding guests kept coming up to us and remarking, "Wow, this is an incredible playlist!" Even though we had a fairly small wedding, the guests were dancing the entire time. He hit exactly the right notes. Truly, we can't say enough about him and the gift he provided to us by listening to our particular requests, getting a feel for what we'd really like to hear (and what we'd really like to avoid), and then delivering it on our wedding day. - Michael and Brittany, married June 2019 read more

DJ John San Juan hit everything we requested and kept the party going all night. My recommendation is to have him play some classic contemporary Jazz at dinner and then let him play the hits all night long. One of the best parts of working with John is that he is not an overbearing wedding DJ. Some DJ's do have a hard job of having to generate a party out of people that are not very good at it. So, they are constantly on the Mic. After a while that can go to their heads. This was not the deal with John. If you know what your doing (able to party) then DJ John is the perfect complement. Reasonable rates and very professional. read more

I've known John for many years going back to when he was in my friend's boyfriend's band and when he dj'd weekly at a local watering hole. Back then, I had the idea that this guy would DJ my wedding someday. Fast forward, to my wedding planning. I had a specific angle that I was going for. I was even attempting to DJ the wedding myself. Fortunately, my now husband snapped me into reality and told me to reach out to John. I did and John was more than willing to come to Detroit for our nuptials. From our first conversation, the stress of a music playlist that would give the wedding the nostalgic party vibe melted away. We never once worried again about the music that John would play. John naturally had a series a questions for songs that were musts and songs that were "no's". Many times at the wedding and after, we have heard how wonderful the mix of music was. My mom was impressed, thinking that we would only play rock and techno music. We had everything from 60's - 90's, British Invasion to New Wave to Brit Pop. I should add that the day of our wedding the temperature was the second hottest day of the year. Our venue did not have AC and the giant fans only helped so much. Throughout all this, John kept his suit jacket on, a smile on his face, and friendly demeanor when Guests approached him for song suggestions. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ that you don't want to worry about when you have other things that may need attention at your wedding or party. read more

"John dj'd my 40th birthday party for about 75 people. He took time and care in putting together the playlist after getting to know my musical tastes. The crowd loved it and kept commenting on how each song was better than the last. Plus, he's an impeccable dresser. I would recommend John for any special event that needs music. read more

If you are looking for a DJ, look no further. John is the man. John was the DJ for our wedding in August of 2014 and SO MANY people throughout the night were telling me how great the music was. Before the wedding I was a little worried our guests wouldn't want to dance - that was not an issue at all. The dance floors was packed the whole evening by young and old alike, and everyone had the time of their lives. Great taste in music, super friendly and easy to work with, and totally on his game. read more

We worked with many wonderful vendors who helped to make our wedding a fabulous success. DJ John San Juan, however, stands out in my memory. He could not have been more fantastic. From start to finish, he was professional, helpful, and enjoyable to work with. Not only did he ease our nerves about the music in advance of the big day, but he turned our dance floor into the party of the century. He was open to our personal music suggestions, and worked with us to create an amazing playlist that all of our guests (regardless of age) could enjoy. Not to mention, he filled in the gaps and understood how to read the crowd so that we could focus on our dance moves. It is worth mentioning that our wedding was at a modern venue with very high ceilings, one that could potentially create acoustical problems. John, however, did his homework and prepared for the event so that there weren't any issues. Whether it be coordinating with other vendors or securing the right equipment, he was more than capable. Finally, I would like to address the issue of DJ v. band. I know that a lot of people think that if you want great music at a wedding, you need to hire a band. In fact, when I told some friends that we had gone the DJ route, they were surprised and I could tell they didn't agree our decision. That all changed within the first five minutes on the dance floor. DJ John San Juan converted a lot of band people that night...I think the turning point was when "Run Around Sue" came on, but I can't really be sure... Regardless, every single friend and family member, especially those who had expressed doubt, brought it up to me after the fact and have continued to do so...DJ John San Juan made the night more fun than any band could have! If you don't believe me, try it for yourself. You will not be disappointed! read more

John San Juan is an absolute pro. John dejayed and handled the audio for our wedding on June 20th. Using his persuasive radio voice, he was instrumental in making announcements and advising our guests that the wedding was about to begin and to be seated. He is simply the best, so easy to work with, professional, timely, flexible, fun - we could not have asked for more. Working with John as a pleasure and was also stress-free. When we first met with him, we expressed our interest in having a long list of specific songs, which he respected, he also made great recommendations and did a great job of mixing music genres for our guests of a wide variety of ages. He had the house rocking - the dance floor was always full and even people who don't normally dance were out there - because the music was so good. We would not have changed a thing. Our guests were extremely complimentary about his style and music selection. We would 100% recommend John. Eileen K. read more

If I had to pick just one of our wedding vendors to have on a deserted island, it would definitely be JSJ. First, he has top-notch musical taste and would always keep things exciting. Second, he is such a pleasure to be around and so easy to work with! After a few of our pre-wedding meetings, I considered firing him, simply so we could invite him as a guest. Hell, I might have traded my fiance for him if he wasn't already married himself. JSJ has become a staple among our group of friends, having DJ'd no less than FIVE of our weddings and even the weddings of a few acquaintances. Ever since the very first wedding where I requested a special song.....he has remembered to play it at every wedding since and it's those personal touches that make him so damn special. I don't plan on getting married again, but I will find some excuse to hire him again. Until then, I'm happy to call him a new friend. read more

We recently hired John San Juan to DJ our wedding for 180 guests. He was the best! I gave him a list of the songs that we wanted him to play and he played all of them throughout the evening. I also just gave loose recommendations of what type of music we liked and he cam up with a great playlist that kept everyone dancing all night! I had many complements on the music. He was very professional yet laid back and very nice, and not at all cheesy. He also worked with the venue independently and took care of everything including setting up for speeches, so we didn't have to worry about any of that. I would highly recommend John San Juan to DJ any event. read more

I have jumped off the bench and gotten into the Yelp game because of John. His fantastic work thawed the icy stalemate between me and non-anonymous Yelp reviews. John was recommended by several friends who had attended weddings that he DJ'd, and we jumped on board. First, he set up a meeting to just sit and talk about music- this was an extra step that we really enjoyed so we could get on the same page. He is judgment free about it all- and I turned it into a bit of a therapy session for me as I plumbed the depths of my soul to try to answer "what kind of music do you like?" John is professional and he loves music. He likes his job and takes it seriously. When you have that, you know that you are going to get a great product every time- and you do not need to think twice about it. We wanted someone who loved music more than us and had been around enough wedding dance floors to know how to get everyone involved. He nailed it. His professionalism was what really set him apart on game day- in the flurry of things going on, he took initiative and worked with the other vendors and planners and anyone else with an opinion, to get everything just right- and he flawlessly executed all of the moving parts. We initially planned on just giving him carte blanche for the playlist, but then some "must-plays" bubbled up and a song list of suggestions was created. He read our minds and seamlessly played everything and read the crowd and massaged the rest of the playlist. We got plenty of different compliments about our wedding- but everyone commented on how they could not believe how great the dance floor was and the music that kept things going continuously. Considering the ease of working with him, his wedding day know-how, his great positive attitude, overall likeability, and topped off by his encyclopedic love of music- giving him five stars is the least I can do. He was fantastic and I recommend him to anyone that needs a DJ for anything whatsoever. read more