As a type A bride who was planning her wedding from across the country, working with John as my DJ was just what I needed to calm my nerves. John responds in a timely manner and holds efficient planning calls where he asks all the right questions to prepare for your big day. I was delighted to receive a link to his planning site where I could select songs I wanted to hear and upload my timeline and details. John is highly organized, takes the time to get everything right and clarifies with you if he has any concerns. As far as execution on my wedding day: many of my guests told me it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and this was in large part because of the fantastic DJ'ing and MC'ing. Our dance floor was packed from when it opened til last call. John even did a fantastic job selecting songs with just the vibe I wanted for the dinner portion of the night. Everyone commented on the great music - across all age groups - and had a blast. John even brings fantastic party lights that really get everyone in the mood to dance. On top of that, John is delightful and kind. John also took care of the sound for our ceremony and did a great job making sure our vows were clear on the beach over the sounds of the waves. Hire John for your wedding or big day. You will not regret it. read more

We had our wedding at Pacific Grove (Asilomar Conference Grounds) last month and we knew we were in great hands with John as our DJ. John is professional, responsive to email, experienced, great MC, wonderful positive energy, and made the reception fun! He showed up early to set up and did a perfect job providing music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The online platform to add our songs was great because we could write in the songs that must be played, played if possible, songs to avoid, etc. and place our timeline in there. John was incredible DJ -- I don't normally write reviews but John deserves all the 5 stars and beyond, thank you so much for helping make our wedding day so special!! read more

John is the BEST DJ I've ever seen at a wedding!!! Don't think twice, just hire him, especially if you like 70s disco hits. Specific things I loved: - We left music planning to the last minute and put almost no time into providing direction. He still crushed it and matched the vibe of the crowd! - The over 40 crowd LOVED all the 70s disco hits. I've never been to a wedding where the entire wedding enthusiastically hits the dance floor together - from 20 something's to people in their 40s to older folks - John's positivity is unmatched. Vendors' energy impacts your enjoyment of the day, and he was full of smiles and enthusiasm. I loved how he was dancing to his own music with such joy! - He happily played guests' song requests - everyone loved that - He even stayed late since the party kept going. Without that we wouldn't have gotten the final fun hour. Thank you John!!! read more

We booked David with Monterey Dj for our annual Installation of Officers Dinner/Dance held last Friday night in Aptos. I can't say enough about what a fantastic job David and John did. They keyed in on what our group, which included various age groups, enjoyed right away. David made the evening entertainment a blast! Thanks for the great night! Monterey Bay Dental Society :) read more

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When my wife and I were planning our wedding, I told her the only thing that mattered to me was tearing up the dance floor with our friends and family. On the day of our wedding that's exactly what happened - all of course, thanks to John. He made the night one to remember. To start, John was timely with all forms of communication. His demeanor was always friendly and professional. He gave us access to his online planning tools which made music selection for the ceremony and reception much easier. He also met us in person a couple of days before our wedding to smooth out any loose ends. Our ceremony was at Carmel Beach and John did a fantastic job setting everything up. While it was slightly windy, nobody had an issue hearing our officiant and our vows. After our procession he immediately left to head to our reception space in Carmel Valley (20 minutes away). Not to mention, parking can be challenging at the beach so we were thoroughly impressed with his transition time as he had the reception space setup in no time! He mixed our favorite songs in such a seamless way. Everyone, including our grandparents were dancing their hearts out! We would gladly have John dj another event of ours! (We got married in March of 2019- sorry this is so late!) read more

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We booked Monterey DJ for our wedding on October 26th, 2019. David was a pleasure to work with! The online planning tools they use make putting the event together so easy and something you can get done as far ahead in advance as you want. We were able to pick the music we wanted played and inputted it all online. Then David mixed it together and was the best DJ! Such good energy for a crowd. We had the dance floor going! Thank you for making our wedding so much fun! read more

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Carmel High Padre Sober Grad Committee would like to be Thank Monterey DJ for an incredible DJ experience ! The Seniors Danced all night. John was accommodating to the graduates requests and based on his own selections , he had kids dancing from 9pm to 5am! Perfectly executed DJ night! Such a blast! Thank you!! I wish I had better pic to reflect their fun! read more

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I gave him all the playlists I wanted and told him the vibe I was aiming for and he delivered a great experience. He was very friendly and professional and everyone had a great time. A lot of DJs don't know how to mix so the song transitions are awkward but he did it smooth. I highly recommend him. read more

I have nothing but the absolute best to say about John and his dj service. He provided the music for our wedding ceremony and reception. He did an outstanding job! He checked in regarding music requests a couple times leading up to the ceremony. It was clear he was organized and cared about providing the music exactly as requested. He was also quick to respond to any emails or messages throughout the planning process. On the day-of he was early, prepared, and was incredibly professional throughout the whole event. My guests had the best time dancing. And everyone kept raving about how great the dj was after. It even rained during our reception, and John did everything he could to keep the momentum going on the dance floor. Thanks for an incredible party John! We are so grateful. read more

I'm proud to recommend John's DJ services as he is extremely talented and knowledgeable he was the DJ for our wedding in June and our friends and family were very impressed at his charisma and skills, he mixed our first dance song medley and did an incredible job. I had a lot of song requests that could be overwhelming but he remained patient through the whole process and we really appreciate it, the up-lights and TV screen with photos of the night were the hit we got a USB at the end of the night with the photos and we love the fact that we got to keep all the photos submitted by our family and friends. John is without a doubt the best DJ in the Monterey Peninsula, you will not be disappointed by his service. Arely & Peter read more

John provided our music for the ceremony and reception. I could not have worked with a more professional vendor. He's friendly, upbeat and responsible! Thanks John for an incredible night of dancing! He was the utmost professional and responsive to all our needs of the day! Everyone enjoyed the music mixes and he kept everyone on the dance floor! Thanks John for keeping my guests entertained and maintaining a consistent flow during the reception! You rock!!! read more

John provided amazing DJ and MC services for my daughter's Quinceanera. He was thorough to make sure he knew exactly how we wanted all the events to flow, how to pronounce some very difficult names and to keep the music selections appropriate for every phase of the night. He played a pivotal role in making my daughter's event perfect. read more

John just did my wedding this past Saturday in Monterrey at the Monterrey Dance and Event Center. WOW! This guy is legit! You need to book him for your event. Not only is he friendly and affable, he is very professional. He will create any environment you need to make your event the best. My wife and I were really impressed with the online format he uses to plan his events. For our wedding we were able to select ANY song we wanted for all the important parts of our reception. He played everything we asked, when we asked and was tremendously patient with us he new the reception can be chaotic. John, THANK YOU so much for helping to make our day perfect! read more

Monterey DJ Mix 'n Spin was such a great addition to our event. His song choices were spot on, he was easy going and catered to requests and announcements as the day progressed without a problem- the epitome of professional and FUN. We were so grateful to have him at our event and look forward to working with him in the future! read more

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We used John for our wedding this past weekend and we would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him to anyone! We met with him very early on in our planning process and decided to go with him on the spot. He provided us with a planning website that we used to pick specific songs that we wanted and provide a timeline for our day. We then met with him a few weeks prior to the wedding to confirm and finalize details and again we were impressed and felt confident. The day of the wedding we didn't have to worry about a thing! John kept the MC'ing going and the music flowing- we had guests tell us they have never seen such a consistently full dance floor-thanks John!!! - easy to communicate with-very responsive -within our budget and far exceeded our expectations! read more

John truly is a class act in every way. I highly recommend him and have nothing but good things to say about his level of customer service. I run a large Audio Visual company at a large local hotel and anytime a clients asks me for a recommendation for a DJ I send them to John because I know he will take care of them the same way my clients are used to be taken care of. Do youself a favor and before you decide on a DJ be sure to talk to John, you will not be disappointed! read more

I got married June 1st, 2019 and John was our DJ. He not only played great songs that kept everyone on the dance floor but was a great MC. He also took some requests of songs you wanted to hear. If you are planning your wedding and don't have a DJ yet, hire John! You won't regret it! read more

If we can only put more stars, we will!! Dj john exceeded our expectations when we hired him! A very warm hearted person, professional, and will cater to all your song request! He's got one of the best DJ websites ive ever encountered! My wife and I were delighted for the job he did' he delivered it so well! Flawless!!! He's top notch experience being a disc jockey will blow you away. From the moment we met up with him we knew he's the perfect DJ for our event of a lifetime!! We were under so much pressure from a DJ who was referred to us who was not even communicating with us timely after we have made our deposit and was extremely unprofessional. Therefore we googled djs in monterey and DJ mix & spin was the first one that popped up! Great timing, whew!! If you're reading this DJ John I told my wife if only we can get married again and hire you once again:) The best part was when he played " All of me" remix by John Legend as our last finale song where everyone stood up And started singing and dancing!! It was such an unforgettable moment that we will Always treasure!!' Thanks for a JOB WELL DONE DJ JOHN!! Please hire him for your special occasion and you will not regret one bit!;)) read more

The owner of Monterey DJ & David did a amazing job!!! My expectations were met when booking with them. They had such positive and great energy all around and helping us with selecting the proper music choices for our grand entrance. The atmosphere of the wedding was so much fun because of the music that they were playing. They had great communication with us. And because of them they made our wedding a LIT ONE! we will recommend them to anybody. Best in the Monterey county area. read more

John and his wife DJ'd our wedding in Big Sur last September and they were wonderful! John catered to everything we needed, from incorporating my curated Spotify playlists into our music timeline, to making sure we had music for every part of the day from pre-ceremony to reception and everything in between. We highly recommend him! read more

John was great to work with as a DJ for our wedding at the Old Whaling Station! He has not DJ'd there before so he scoped out the venue the week before which I appreciated. His website to add info and our playlist was super helpful. He's very organized, prepared, and has a great attitude! Guests really enjoyed everything, thanks John! read more

As a local director and show coordinator, I can count on John Upshaw every single time to be timely, go above and beyond and deliver professionalism year after year. When I need a specific mash up or a word bleeped out that is inappropriate for kids, he gets 'er done! Great guy and great jams! You'd be stoked to have him! read more

DJ John was absolutely amazing! He kept my event alive and fun! He is very nice and has a great demeanor. I will no doubt use his services again and will refer to anyone that needs a great DJ :) read more

Thank you John for DJ-ing our wedding!!!! Omg!!!! TOP NOTCH!!!! Professional Perfect and just down right over the top!!!! You provided so much fun and memories that will last Michelle and I a lifetime!! I HIGHLY recommend John for any wedding or event!!!!! read more

Thank you John! We absolutely loved you as our wedding DJ! You kept the atmosphere lively and fun all night! Our guests couldn't stop talking about what a wonderful job you did. Thank you so much! read more

I absolutely recommend John Upshaw's DJ services! I was in a wedding in 2015 in Morgan Hill where John was the DJ. My daughter was also a guest of the wedding and getting married in 2016. We were so impressed with John and liked him so much, we booked him immediately for my daughter's wedding. We didn't even look for anyone else, John was that good. John is courteous, professional, pleasant to deal with, efficient and responds quickly to any emails or phone calls. John is up-to-date with technology and offers online planning tools (planning form, timeline & music requests) for his clients. John drove out to Livermore, showed up four hours early to get himself acquainted with the location and set up since it was his first time there. He played the processional and ceremony music which was so clear. No glitches at all for being outdoors. You could hear the wedding officiate and the bride and groom perfectly. His timing was impeccable. He ran the reception superbly. His introduction to the wedding party really hyped everyone up. The up-lighting, flashing lights, laser effects and disco ball really made the reception. He also created an incredible music mix for the father-daughter dance. He was so much fun and all our guests were complimenting his DJ skills. Even after the wedding, guests were still sending text messages how great the music was. If you are looking for a DJ, no need to look any further, call John now before he gets booked! read more

I couldnt have hired a better dj for my wedding! John is understanding, affordable, and always willing to help! Everyone at our wedding were completely amazed by him. His love for his job transcended into our wedding! He is detail oriented and amazing at music choices. We had a few hiccups on our wedding day and john made sure to help in any way he could! The night was amazing and I know it wouldn't have been complete without John there. I would recommend him to anyone! Don't think twice... Choose DJ mix and spin for your next event! read more

John did such an amazing job. From day one he was always professional his event planner was super easy to use. He was quick to respond if I had any questions. He was very well organized and on time. He did a great job at the wedding reception and kept the party dancing even had the hotel staff commenting saying it was the best wedding they had seen in such a long time. John thank you so so so much for doing such a great job you will always be our go to DJ for any and all future events. Best DJ ever honestly he was amazing read more

John Upshaw recently DJ'd my daughters sweet 16 birthday party. he made the party! he took time and great care to make the party flow perfectly, he listen to our music requests and fit the music to this wide range of age party. if you need a DJ this is your guy. Thank you John for making this party perfect! The Barkers read more

John and his team worked our school prom. They were on time and professional. The team played the songs our students requested, and they were fun and helpful at the event. From our first request for information, through the contract, and the final event, John was great to work with. I would absolutely recommend his services! read more

Recently I was looking for a DJ for my mom's birthday party... When we found DJ John (Mix and Spin), right out of the gate from our first conversation he was so incredibly professional, answered all of my questions, was not pushy and gave me a very comfortable feeling that he would follow through which was very important as my cousin recently got married and had 3 DJ's bail on her need by date even after the deposit was issued... Shortly after our first conversation I called him back and booked him for our event. John sent me his music database where I could review and even pick out all of the music we wanted for the party, or if we wanted we could leave the play list completely up to him. I was so impressed with the music he had to choose from, music from 1940-today's top hits!!! Impressive!!!!! John followed up constantly during the time from booking the party to the night prior giving me that comfort of knowing I would not be bailed on and that he would show up to do what he was paid to do, this was very impressive to me and I did not know prior to booking John how important the follow up and checking in was, can't put a price tag on piece of mind! Also, there was a particular song I did not see on his play list which was important to have played that night and all I had to do was mention it to John one time and he made sure he had it for the night of the event. The night of the event came and John and his staff were amazing!!!! He did not mind the interruptions from people who wanted to make a speech or request a specific song... He was fun and very professional! So much so that he is officially our go to DJ for all upcoming events! Added bonus to his amazing DJ skills was he even brought along a photographer at no charge who took photo's of the party and provided a disc with all of the pictures which were taken!!! Where do you get service like this??? I highly recommend John for any type of event you plan on having a DJ for!!! Thanks for making my moms' night so incredibly memorable and special! read more

John Upshaw is the greatest DJ I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He recently performed all of the musical requirements for the American Legion, Post 694, Heroes of America Ball 2016, held on 21 May 2016 in Marina, CA. This was a formal, black tie event steeped in military tradition requiring much talent and commitment. His musical requirements went well beyond simply playing music for the dance portion of the Ball. Following a script of all timed actions, he played soft background music during the social hour, all pieces during the military honors portions-entrance of the official party, entrance of the color guard, fallen comrade salute. John consistently exhibited commitment to excellence in his performance along with displaying professional demeanor in actions and attire for the Ball. John Upshaw will be the first DJ I seek for any event in the future. He is the absolute Best! read more