We had the BEST time with Steve as our DJ!!!!…read more We hosted a birthday extravaganza for my Mom, at Oakbrook Drury Lane, in the Crystal Room, and about 135 people attended! From the very beginning, Steve was full of energy...he was so much fun, and he completely brought the party to life! He has the kind of personality that lights up a room...so lively and kind and he was 100% in sync with everything that we were doing! Steve worked with us every step of the way! He was patient, upbeat, and honestly just a joy to have there! He kept the guests engaged, got people dancing, and was clearly loving what he does, and it showed in every move that he made! And here's something I really appreciated... he actually told me, "If anyone gives you trouble, I'll take care of it!" Now THAT'S a DJ who's got your back!!! He was supportive, polite, and just the perfect presence throughout the event! He brought in extra lighting to really make the room sparkle, and he gave me a hands-free microphone which was a lifesaver since I was giving the welcome speech and needed my hands free to hold onto the papers that I was reading from! His assistant was also very sweet, and she was right there to help Steve from the beginning to the end of the evening! We're so grateful to have had Steve as part of my Mom's birthday celebration and it wouldn't have been the same without him! I HIGHLY recommend Steve for your next event! After all, music is EVERYTHING at your party! You need someone who's a pro... someone who can keep the energy going... someone who has a personality and who speaks well...someone who can make your event come alive!!! You need STEVE!!! He'll give you confidence and one less BIG thing to worry about! And he is just a "hell of a...." nice guy!!! Infinite thanks, Steve!!!! Lenore, Bob and Emily, too!!!

DJ Johnny performed in excellent fashion for our May 2019 wedding. He is a true pro. From start to…read morefinish, Johnny was responsive, attentive and worked well with a musician we hired to play guitar for the ceremony. Our guests all had very positive feedback about the music selections and general flow of the event. Thanks, Johnny - we really appreciate the your keeping our party going!

Bridget is exceptional. I hired her for a birthday/cocktail party and she really knows how to use…read morethe music to engage the crowd and set the tone. She did an amazing job. She is also very easy to work with, highly accommodating, and talented at what she does. I've worked with a lot of DJs but she is one of the best for meeting my dj entertainment needs.

Bridget was absolutely awesome for our wedding. She was super professional and a really awesome DJ…read more She was prompt and communication was very easy. She checked in with us before and during the wedding so we felt at ease. The music was awesome and our guests really enjoyed her mixes. Would 100% work with her again!!!

We had a fantastic experience with DJ Chicago and John for our wedding reception. We had spent a…read morelot of time developing and pruning our Spotify playlists ahead of the wedding, and John did a great job taking what we gave him and turning it into a mix that flowed perfectly throughout each phase of the reception. He was especially lively and energetic when announcing the entrance of our wedding party and really helped set the tone for the evening. Once the dancing started, John seemed to have a great feel for the room and knew exactly what songs would keep the dance floor packed and the energy up. He put together a great mix of upbeat dance songs and slower songs, and the music never seemed to lose momentum. One of the things we appreciated most was that it still felt like *our* music and our taste, just put together and managed far better than we ever could have done ourselves. Seeing so many of our guests out on the dance floor throughout the night was probably the best testament to how good a job John did. We couldn't have been happier with how the music and atmosphere came together!

Nick & the DJ Chicago team were INCREDIBLE to work with! We hired Nick for our wedding earlier in…read moreAugust, and he absolutely crushed it! We wanted to do a mix of traditional "classic" wedding songs people all know and love with our personal favorite genres (EDM, funk), and DJ Chicago surpassed our expectations in how well he got through our lengthy playlist and seamlessly blended all genres together with highs and lows that kept the party going all night long. We appreciated DJ Chicago's willingness to try something a little bit different, and received numerous compliments from our guests with how much fun they had on the dance floor / how much they enjoyed the music. Not to mention, DJ Chicago was always quick to respond, collaborative, and helpful. Cannot recommend Nick & DJ Chicago highly enough for weddings and other events!

Daniel was amazing working with my daughter to record and produce her songs. Thank you so much! A…read morechildhood dream fulfilled. We will be coming back. Highly suggested.

Chris and Justin were wonderful to work with for my son's wedding reception in River North and went…read moreabove and beyond to really make things special. We initially requested basic dance floor lighting that was just going to be dropped off, but Chris stayed the entire time and did some crazy beautiful things with the settings that I'm sure are going to look gorgeous in the photos! My only regret is getting distracted and not offering him a meal once I learned he was staying (I'm sorry!). I'd recommend SoPrime to anyone for any type of occasion -- they were a pleasure to work. Thank you!!

Gerry was great very personable and professional. Everybody had a good time, my girlfriend hired…read morehim for her wedding.

From the owner: Mobile DJ SERVICE and KARAOKE…read more Party Rates 3 Hrs $300_4 Hrs $350_5 Hrs $400_Karaoke add $50 Wedding Rates 3 Hours $500__4 Hrs $600__5 Hrs $700__ 6 Hrs $800 Chicago Loop an additional $30 for parking

Tony was an absolute dream to work with from the minute I inquired about pricing. He responded…read morealmost immediately with package prices, and answer any odd questions I had at the start of wedding planning. The booking process was simple and all done via computer. Once we made our first deposit, Tony sent us login info for our online client data base, which we were able to make our "must play, maybe play, and absolutely do not play" playlists. I LOVED that we were able to organize the music in this way, as I was much more at ease for what the evening would look like. For the entire year of our engagement, Tony responded to all emails within an instant. For my father-daughter dance, I had arranged it with my dad that he was to choose a song, and it would be a surprise to me up until the minute it played at our reception. Tony and my dad corresponded back and forth without me knowing, and this was pulled off without any issues! The day of our reception, which was the first time I was even meeting Tony, he put me at immediate ease. He came up to my fiance and I, introduced himself, and quickly ran through how the evening would go. I was worried about the amount of talking via DJ would be taking place (I HATE going to weddings and the DJ acts more like an emcee the entire night, rather than a DJ) but Tony was PERFECT. He checked in with us throughout the night and everything went as planned. Another thing I loved about this company was the way in which songs transitioned into each other. There was not a second where one song would end and silence took place. Each song went straight into the next. Our dance floor was full ALL NIGHT LONG! We also used Extreme Sounds for our reception uplighting. I had been emailing with Tony up until days before our wedding trying to nail down the color I was going for. I sent Tony two pictures of what I was going for, he said he would make it happen, and it was the exact amber color I was envisioning!

Tony is EXTREMELY dishonest and has horrible communication. For example, Tony said he is on the…read morevendor list for Trump Tower, Signature 95th, and Lasalle library. I checked all of their websites and/or called for references, and they each never heard of Tony or his company. Tony will also ignore you for days/weeks, even after multiple messages. I highly recommend avoiding this company that is deceptive, lies, and does not respond. RE: Business Owner's Reply- I do not know how you are surprised after ignoring me multiple times when I was ready to move forward with reviewing a contract. You ignored me over 2 weeks and we had a professional relationship. You also gave me 3 Wedding Venues that you said you are "preferred vendor" for, without me asking. I checked all 3 of them and you clearly lied to me. Also, Tony, you response to my review says "some of our reviews tells you that our customers were referred by their venues". This is factually incorrect of your Yelp reviews. I checked all 80 of them. None do. Another lie here.

Wedding Review. We…read morerecently used MDM Entertainment for hung bistro lights in our wedding reception space at Walden Chicago. We were extremely impressed with the company's professionalism throughout the entire planning process! From the staff who answered our emails to those that hung up the lights the day of, everyone was extremely helpful and assisted in making our special day run smoothly. We got married on a Friday and had the option to split the cost of the lighting package with the couple getting married on the following day-this was a great alternative that the company offered us! If you are looking to add some extra flare to your event space (especially those brides/grooms getting married in a loft/industrial space!), we would highly recommend looking into MDM Entertainment!

I reached out and had an initial consultation call for my wedding in June. After the call, I was…read moretold I would receive a proposal, but more than two weeks passed without anything being sent. I followed up and was told I would receive the proposal by the end of the day, but I never heard back. I reached out multiple times over the following two weeks to everyone I had been in contact with and did not receive a single response. This lack of communication was extremely disappointing and felt unprofessional for a service costing $5,000+. I would not feel confident hiring a vendor who communicates this poorly for such an important event.

James was amazing, we had a 92 person wedding, but we just had so much going on in life. The whole…read moreprocess of wedding planning was stressful, but he made everything so easy. He knew exactly what he was doing. He knew exactly how to run the show and he truly just did a fabulous job from start to finish. There's no one else I could recommend better than him. not to mention his price was extremely fair, better than the market value from everyone I looked at.

DJUj was an absolute pro. He not only played great music but he took care of micing our officiant,…read moreensuring smooth transitions and gave some really great advice on timing for our first dance, and cake cutting and a few other things. Lots of things went into having a smooth day but DjUjs amazing work is one of those reasons. Our venue the Brix also has a light system and my nephew got curious about it. DjUj actually showed him how to work the system and encouraged him to work the lights. It was so sweet and my nephew loved it! To people wondering if they even need a DJ... YES! Do not underestimate the power of a great DJ. Thank you DJUj!

My husband Chris and I were married December 2025. Geoff from Sounds Abound was our DJ and he was…read morefantastic! The dance floor was constantly packed from the first open dance to the very last. So many of our guests commented how great the music was and how much fun they had...going so far as saying it was the best music ever at a wedding. Geoff listened intently to us during our planning meetings, took notes and was diligent in understanding our style and vibe. We had a diverse genre of music from different decades including Christmas music and he wove it all together seamlessly. Thank you Geoff for helping us make our reception so unforgettable and fun!!!

Sounds abound is an amazing entertainment company! We have worked with them for several years and…read moreare extremely appreciative of the services they provide to our team at Hotel Arista. Tony is a very talented DJ and Emcee who always makes our employee events so fun! We want to sincerely thank them for all of their services that they provide and strongly recommend them to anyone looking to host an event in the area!