As a wedding planner, I have the opportunity to work with many DJs--and I can confidently say this was one of the best experiences. He kept the energy high, the dance floor full, and the atmosphere fun all night long. Despite the rain, thunderstorms--and even snow--the day came together beautifully, which is a true testament to his dedication and professionalism. This was a unique event with a lot of moving pieces, and he handled every moment with flexibility, teamwork, and a consistently positive attitude. It truly made all the difference. I would highly recommend him for any wedding or special event. He knows how to read a crowd, adapt seamlessly, and create an unforgettable experience. read more

Jason was a phenomenal DJ for our wedding and reception! During planning, he asked us questions about our vision for our wedding day, musical and style tastes, and priorities. He gave us a sample timeline to work from and offered valuable guidance on the ceremony and rehearsal flow/sequence of events. We were married on the beach and he provided the music for the guest arrival, processional, ceremony, and recessional, plus a mic for the officiant. The sound quality was great. Once the party moved indoors, he got the vibe going immediately. We are so glad we put our trust in Jason - he's absolutely 1st class and we recommend him very highly! read more

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Jason was fantastic to work with for our corporate event. He brought exactly the vibe we were looking for, did a great job reading the room, and kept the energy just right throughout the event. He was also incredibly easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Highly recommend! read more

Jason was fantastic! From setup, to partying, to ending the night with a banger, he had all of us dancing by the end of the night! We were sad to call it a night. Thank you for bringing the 90s back, Jason! read more

I've had the pleasure to work with Jason for our Google holiday party. We had around 800 guests and he played a great mix of music that appealed to everyone and kept the same floor full! The party went on well past the scheduled end time, which is a testament to Jason's ability to keep the energy up. Thank you, Jason! My team looks forward to working with you again in the future. read more

Jason was hired for our Google Holiday party in downtown San Jose. With over 800 in attendance, Jason created the perfect atmosphere and led the party from a whimsical cocktail hour to a raging dance party by the end of the night. Thank you Jason for helping make my very first Google Cloud Holiday party a success! read more

More than just a DJ! I'd give him more stars if I could. Jason was our DJ and MC for our wedding and he was incredible! We received so many compliments for how great he was! The dance floor was always packed!! I'd highly recommend him and if we had to do it all over again, would absolutely hire him. We worked with him beforehand to create a timeline for our day - he provided great suggestions to improve the flow of the day. We shared all the songs we wanted played and the vibe for different parts of our reception, and he nailed it. He was patient with us as we finalized details, but always made sure to follow up. The wedding was absolute perfection and largely due to his professionalism, keeping us on track, and his communication skills - he'd check in to ensure the photographer was ready and was proactive to chat and provide tips with all the folks giving speeches. You will not be disappointed with Jason. read more

We hired Jason to DJ at our wedding and could not be happier. He did a great job and played music for everyone to enjoy. Would highly recommend. read more

Jason is a class act! He came dressed in our party's theme (90's) with a lot of positivity and a perfect music set. His mashups were creative and total crowd pleasers. If you want to have a super fun party-- hire him! You will not be disappointed. read more

Wow! Jason hosted us for a 90's themed auction party and it was So. Much. Fun. We ranged in age from 20s to 50s (totally guessing here) and every generation had an absolute blast. I will say many of us had fun like we haven't had since the actual 90s or early aughts. Thanks Jason for making me feel young again. Absolutely recommend A++++! read more

Jason Amarante was an incredible DJ on our wedding day! Once we reached out to Jason to learn more about his services, he was very prompt and professional in scheduling a call with us to learn more about our vision for our wedding day! He asked great questions regarding our taste and style of music, how the flow of the day would go, etc. Jason not only listened to our needs but he shared his advice based on his experience and we are so glad he did! Jason was prompt and the sound was incredible our wedding day. There was roughly 5 hours of dancing and the dance floor was packed all night! Jason did a great job reading the energy and crowd and kept people wanting more and more. Jason had a wide variety of music which appeals to so many different people! Jason has a great fun energy and is all around nice guy. We are SO Glad that we chose DJ Amarante for our wedding. 15/10 would recommend his services! read more

Where do I even begin!? Jason.... the most amazing DJ/MC you will ever work with, period! My husband and I recently got married on July 28th and we had the pleasure of having Jason Amarante as our DJ/MC, and it was by far the best decision we made. His selection of music had our guests, and ourselves included, on the dance floor from start to finish, we didn't want the night to end!! The music was incredible, and he ensured that there was something for everyone to enjoy. By the end of the night we had multiple guests request Jason's information to book him for their future events! Aside from his excellent work ethic, Jason is so professional and such a kind and pleasant person to be around. Moral of the story.... if you want to have a wedding your guests won't be able to stop talking about, book Jason! Otherwise, good luck! read more

There's a reason Jason has a flawless 5 star rating: he's that good. As the DJ for our wedding, he played a huge array of genres and tempos and kept people dancing through the night. As MC he kept the flow going, making announcements when appropriate. Beyond the fact that he's simply great at his job, he's incredibly personable, communicative, and a downright joy to work with. I'd recommend him without hesitation for any event. read more

Jason Amarante was amazing! He is a great MC and an even better DJ! He has any genre you want and request! He was super organized and communicated with us every step of the way! I highly recommend him to anyone for any event needed!!!! Thank you Jason!! read more

If you are looking for an amazing DJ for your wedding or special occasion, look no further than Jason Amarante! With his expertise in weddings, he helped us put together an amazing itinerary and music set for our wedding. Jason's professionalism is second to none, as he executed our program with tact and energy that kept our night flowing throughout the whole event. From our first meeting with Jason, we knew that we were gonna be taken care of. My wife and I met with Jason after work at a coffee shop to discuss our program, itinerary, and music list. He made us feel very comfortable, as we were both a little nervous and obviously a little clueless as to how our Wedding Reception Itinerary should be written. His knowledge of weddings is amazing. He really helped us put most of it all together and gave us advise on things that we wanted to do differently. With the music, we gave Jason an extensive list of various artists/songs and genres to play through out the night, as well as a mix of music that we asked Jason to add in with his own taste. We had complete trust in his judgement in song selections and he did not disappoint! As we first got to the hall for the reception, Jason was on top of the game. He was outside waiting to greet us as the wedding party arrived to make sure he had all the names right, as he was our MC for the night. He made sure we were in the right order and also checked with us on some other things before the reception started. Our night ran completely PERFECT! Jason was on top of the Itinerary and made sure we were running on time with everything. He even went with the flow when I decided to talk for days during my speech, and didn't try to rush things that we decided to take our time with! : ) When it was time to get the dance floor going, Jason filled the room with energy and had that dance floor poppin all night! The thing I love most about Jason is his stage presence and his feel for what the crowd wants and needs at any given time! It's in his blood, and not many DJ's have it, but he definitely has it. We had Jason contracted until 11pm, but the dance floor was packed and nobody was leaving anytime soon, so we asked Jason if he could continue DJing for another hour, and that we would pay him extra for his time, and without hesitation, Jason smiled and said yes! Our day could not have gone as perfect as it did with out Jason. If you are looking for the complete package, Jason Amarante is your man. There is no need to look elsewhere. Jason, Catalina and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us with our special day and putting your stamp on it. You are the man! read more

If you want a DJ for any event who can perfect everything from MC to song selection, look no further than Jason Amarante. This guy absolutely nailed our wedding and really pulled the entire thing together. And I'll tell you why. Our first meeting with Jason was seamless. He was accommodating and had absolutely no problem chatting with us for as long as possible to ensure we were able to execute everything to perfection. Ironically, he was familiar with some of our other vendors, from the caterer to the photographer, even though we were 100 miles form home. As such, he let us know common trends among our vendors to ensure preparation and a concise timeline of how the night would unfold, which is a testament as to why is so highly coveted. He was on top of it. He helped select different tracks that would accommodate all 370 guests, form young children to older folks. He had everyone on the dance floor the entire time. He was the life of the party. We had some special requests, from modifying songs to song selections for the garter toss, bouquet toss, father-daughter dance, etc., that Jason executed to perfection. No questions asked. He was incredibly responsive with our requests as well. Jason set the ambiance straight from beginning, from cocktail hour to dinner, with an array of different genres that set the tone for the night. Some of our guests has song requests, and Jason delivered every single time. At no point during our wedding did we ever worry about Jason. We didn't have a coordinator for our event, but Jason was able to help coordinate different parts of our special day. He was our Swiss army knife. This allowed us to focus on other parts of our wedding. If you're looking for the total package in terms of a DJ, MC and everything in between, look no further than Jason Amarante. read more

Jason was the MC and DJ at my wedding back in October and he did an amazing job. He is professional, reliable, and experienced when it comes to doing weddings. Besides being the DJ/MC, Jason basically did the job that I expected our wedding planner to do. What I mean by that is he always kept the flow moving and excelled at managing all of the other pieces of our wedding such as the photographer, videographer, caterers, ect. Prior to our big day, Jason sat down with my wife and I and we talked about the music and specific songs that we would like to hear during the wedding. My wife and I had a very specific music genre and feel that we wanted to hear and experience for our big day. We also gave Jason a list of specific songs that we definitely wanted to hear and he did not disappoint. Jason nailed it on the head in terms of the feel that we wanted as well as the specific songs that we wanted to hear. He definitely catered to our wants. My wife and I could not have been happier. Our wedding reception was so much fun and Jason was the reason! I highly recommend using Jason for any of your DJ and/or MC needs!!!! read more

We recently had a perfect wedding, and much of that perfection is thanks to Jason. He is a DJ, yes, and if we were grading him on just that aspect alone, he'd easily get 5 stars--no questions asked. But given the fact that he nailed his duties as MC and overall party-starter, he deserves so much more than that. Upon our first meeting, it was obvious Jason knew what he was doing. And, anybody who is in the situation as soon-to-be bride or groom, meeting with a vendor who has their stuff together goes a very, very long way. Jason asked all the right questions, was receptive to our requests, and made valuable suggestions. He was truly invested in making sure our night was flawless. When it came time for that big day, worrying about Jason was the furthest thing in our minds. We had the confidence that everything he told us would be perfectly executed, which allowed us to worry about everything else that commanded our anxiety! The night's festivities got started, and Jason proceeded to nail every single song...at the cocktail hour before dinner, then during dinner, and most importantly with after-dinner dancing. Every single one of our guests were up and out of their seats the moment Jason's first song started...and I don't think anyone stopped to take a break until the night was done. Jason was on point with his scheduling and timing; the songs he played and the manner in which he played them were perfect. And it wasn't just us who thought so...Jason's expertise was validated the day after the wedding by everyone texting us and saying just how great of a time they had. All in all, Jason tells us we were an easy couple to work with. We think it is more of a reflection of his organization, professionalism, and tremendous skills as our wedding DJ and MC. read more

We found Jason as a recommendation from a friend at work and we hired him to DJ and MC our wedding. Through out the process he was extremely professional always showed up to our meetings with him on time. He had every song we requested and if he didn't have it he made sure to get it. He is a true lover of all music and knows the name and artist of every song imaginable. Jason did a great job as our Wedding DJ. Jason MC'd our wedding and kept the flow of the wedding moving smoothly. He played all the songs we requested at the perfect times while keeping our guests up and Dancing by playing off of their vibe. It was a great night and it would not have been as good as it was without his expertise behind the Mic and Music. I would highly recommend Jason to anyone that Is having an important function. Thank you Jason for making our wedding a perfect evening. read more

I have ben hiring Jason as the DJ for our 1000+ person holiday party every year for the past 3 years. He has always been attentive, on-time, and very flexible. He always gets the crowd moving even when we have some shy folks. I would recommend Jason as a DJ to anyone who wants someone that is on point 100% of the time. read more

We were introduced to Jason by a friend, and we are so lucky to have found him. He was fantastic throughout the whole hectic wedding planning process, and was so flexible and a joy to work with this year. He was professional, and so accommodating to guests who threw in some last minute requests. He definitely kept the energy going and I would recommend him 10times over. He's fantastic!!! read more

Jason is attentive and a perfectionist!!! We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our wedding. Not only does he have a great knowledge of music, but he also does a fantastic job as a MC. On our wedding day, we have so many things to worry about, and it was nice and refreshing to not have to worry about Jason, because we knew he was prepared and knew exactly what kind of vibe we wanted. One of the best things we did was hiring Jason as our wedding DJ...Our family and friends had a great time and it was all thanks to Jason. read more

What can I say? Jason is AMAZING! He's on time, professional, and more importantly - he brings the fun. I've hired him for many many events, including some 1000+ events - and he's always been able to get people out onto the dance floor, even for groups who claim to "never dance." Jason is also great in an event emergency. We've worked together through hour plus delayed starts and various people drama - and Jason knew exactly how to make it work. Whenever I hire Jason - I can relax because I know - he's great in a crises and can get any audience dancing! Love Jason!! He's the best! read more

Jason was our DJ for our wedding last summer and he was fantastic! He met with us before hand and really walked us though and helped us narrow down what music we wanted for our special day. He also help us create a timeline of the day (which was also very helpful to give to our other vendors). The day of the wedding he was a fantastic announcer and played great music that had EVERYONE on the dance floor. My brother even said "I've never seen so many people dancing at a wedding." And it had a lot to do with the music Jason was playing. He played a great mixture of top 40, salsa, 80s hip hop, wedding favorites and much more. I highly recommend him! read more

Jason knows how to make it happen....an awesome party that is! He was just the DJ at our wedding this past weekend, and everyone said they had a blast, and that is was one of the best/most fun weddings they had been to in a while. Jason was able to emulate our eclectic musical taste just as we expected. We truly are ALL over the map, but he knew when to insert our special playlist, and when to keep the party moving. We had an amazing evening, and he provided the soundtrack just for that. He also took care of us and made sure our needs were met the entire night. Thank you Jason! We would have you do it again in a heartbeat! read more

Jason is amazing! My team has hired him for the last several holiday parties (between 800-1000 people) over the last few years. He is incredibly easy to work with. From the minute we secure the time and date, he is off and running. He knows exactly what he needs to be successful and works very well with everyone involved in the planning process. He coordinates with building management / event planners / sound engineers directly to make sure every single last detail won't hold him back. Once the event approaches, he gets set up early and makes sure that everything is flawless. And then the magic happens - he reads the crowd and slowly amps up the energy to get everyone on the floor. The last event he DJ'd for us, was a smashing success. He had everyone on the floor until the very last moment. Jason is my first go to when I need outstanding talent and professional expertise for my events. read more

We recently had Jason be the DJ and MC for our wedding and we could not have made a better choice. If there was one part of the wedding day that we were not worried about, it was definitely the DJ part. From day one, Jason was always extremely professional and well organized, you could tell he was well versed in handling the intricacies of weddings/large events. He is detail oriented, organized, a great communicator, and well educated. I don't know many DJ's with a master's degree. We chose favorite songs for particular moments of the night and left the rest to his judgment and assessment of the crowd/moment and he did great, in fact my sister in-law claims it was the best DJ-ing she's ever witnessed. In addition to being the DJ, he was also our MC and worked really well with the venue staff ensuring things went smoothly which was a bonus. He speaks, dresses, and acts professionally and truly cares about ensuring the success of your event. We had been to a few events where he was the DJ in the past, including festivals and weddings and he's always puts on a great show. Our venue actually provided us with an option of 5 preferred DJs for a cheaper rate, with a penalty of $200 if we went with an outside DJ, well we still decided to go with Jason and we would do it again in a heart beat. read more

I have been hiring Jason for the past 2 years for our 1000+ person holiday parties and other large scale corporate events and I literally couldn't be happier with him as a DJ and as a person to work with on pre-party planning and AV logistics. Before the party he is extremely responsive and quick to check if he is available for the date. He is always interested in getting suggested music before the event to make sure he has it on hand. He is great at interfacing with the venue to make sure all the equipment, load in and power needs are met before he arrives at the venue. During the event he is always on time and ready to get the party started with just the right vibe of music. Jason has whipped up some amazing dance parties with our folks who I would generally not describe as big dancers. He is always willing to take suggestions and plays an awesome mix of new, fun music with classic crowd pleasers. Jason is an awesome DJ and all around amazing guy. I highly recommend hiring him for your event! read more