I saw Stax O Wax at a friend's wedding in the Chicago 'burbs, and after seeing them I didn't even…read morebother to look at other DJs for my own wedding in Chicago. Both Curt and Shawn are very professional and very quick to respond to any questions. When you call them, an actual person answers (it was always either Curt or Shawn when I called). I bought the 4 Star Wedding package and added an additional performance hour and a set of uplights. Their pricing on the uplights is extremely reasonable, because instead of paying for a separate lighting company and their delivery/setup charge, it was wrapped into the cost of the Stax setup, and they were already coming. Music-wise, you can fill in requests and special songs online ahead of time, and they play them. But they stay on top of current music trends, mixing up old and new songs, and switching between slow and dance stuff. With these guys in charge, there was never any need to force people out to the dance floor. Everyone had an amazing time and kept telling me the DJs were great. Also, they posted some great photos and a video montage on facebook - I wasn't expecting that. A couple important things to know - they do charge an extra fee to come into Chicago (they are in Cary after all) and if there's a hard setup location (lots of stairs, etc). And they only accept cashiers checks, certified checks, or cash for payment. Can't say enough good things about this group!

I saw Stax O Wax at a friends wedding several years back and they truly were the best I had ever…read moreseen. The music they played during dinner was not your typical easy listening stuff and the DJ's themselves were entertaining, beyond the music and lights! For the actual dancing, they played a nice mix of modern and older music, appealing to everyone that was there and of course, the DJ's kept the party fun. When it came time for my own wedding, I HAD to call Stax O Wax to see if they would come out here to the boondocks (Sterling...2+ hours from where they are based in Cary). Shawn answered my email almost immediately and sent me their pricelist, which shows the different packages they offer. He was very upbeat and professional the couple of times that I spoke to him, assuring me that it was no problem for them to travel for a wedding or other event. Unfortunately, their asking price was more than we had budgeted for our DJ, so I had to tell him thanks but no thanks but if money had been no object, I would have hired them in a second, including paying the extra money they needed for traveling this far - they are THAT good. Not being able to hire Stax O Wax was really the only disappointment of my wedding, I would definitely suggest them to anyone for any event!

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!

Craig was amazing to work with during the wedding planning process. He knows exactly how to…read morecustomize the experience for each couple to make it unique. He was willing to play any type of music and it was surely a crowd pleaser. He makes sure to understand which vendors and people involved in the wedding to ensure everything goes smoothly and it did!

My daughter used Grand DJ for her wedding this past weekend. Eric was great! The music and…read moreservice was everything our daughter was hoping for and more. He was on spot keeping our wedding and reception on timeline with exceptional sound. Eric was a great with announcements and had a fun light sense of humor. Grand DJ had been at our venue before and easily worked with the other vendors we hired.

If you want a fun, outgoing karaoke DJ don't use this guy. He's crabby. Doesn't engage. Doesn't…read moresing. Just not a fun person and a terrible, crappy energy. Seemed in pain to be doing his job. No thanks!

We used Sundowner for our wedding this year. All I can say is 15/10!! Russ and Patty were so…read moreintegral to making our wedding the amazing night that it was. They met with us three times to double and triple check everything and made sure to be present for the rehearsal dinner as well to scope out the venue. They read our crowd so well and the dance floor was never empty the entire night. I cannot say enough positive things about their company but they will handle your wedding with the utmost care and make it a great party!

If you want JOY and if you want EASE, hire Marz! I hired Marz for my son's bar mitzvah. He and his…read moreteam were so fabulous that years later I sought out Marz for an adult birthday party. Marz knows what he is doing with every aspect of a party - he is fabulous at working with you to develop the party timeline, and he is a master at creating the energy and environment you want. He is also a pro with logistics. He creates joy for different age groups at the same party and creates a great environment for a purely adult party He has incredible expertise and depth of knowledge regarding music and people. He plans ahead but also reads the room and adjusts the music accordingly. At both parties, Marz had people having a blast on the dance floor. At my adult party, people had a great time dancing and one woman said she and her husband had such a great time dancing that they "felt young again." (They are a very fun couple in their 50s). Marz is also compassionate and kind. He understands and cares about people. I felt cared for and taken care of. Marz is a joy creater. If you want JOY and if you want EASE, he is the person to emcee/DJ your party!

DJ Marz and the rest of Charizma are out of this world amazing at what they do!!! Our wedding was…read morelast Saturday and our guests haven't stopped raving about them. I just got this text this morning: "We really did have the best time! We don't normally dance the entire night at weddings, but your DJ was fantastic tbh and we were just having so much fun. The hype but also his mixes were top notch. There was never really a moment when I was like, "oh this song is boring so I'm gonna sit out." Just bangers the whole night lol." Need I say more? Hire this expert crew - I promise you won't regret it for a second!

Michael is definitely an advanced professional Disc Jockey!!…read more I highly recommend contracting this company for any event. Set-up of DJ system, speakers, video screen, multiple karaoke mics, wide range of music playlists, and break-down were all taken care of, absolutely no worries on my end ;D Michael and his entertainment expertise was definitely key in making our international corporate event more exciting and fun!!

Thank you for Advanced Mobile for being our #1 provider here at Related…read more You are always on time and show up when we need you and we appreciate your service! They provided us with Movie in the park last year and now this year and we never had any issues. So, if you are looking for great service, this is the team you need to contact! Thank you!

great dj and person! very nice music loved it highly recommend! Worked with Martin amazing service…read moreyou will love his set and music

Martin did our wedding in September, and he couldn't have been more professional. From the lights,…read moreto the music, to speaking when he had to and to making it fun for everyone we would recommend CDDJ's 10 out of 10 times. For those who are looking for a DJ for their wedding and don't want to spend $2,000 doing so, you will not regret going with Martin. His rates are extrrmely reasonable and you are not lacking any quality whatsoever. If anything you get more than your money's worth because Martin is a people person, not a cut-throat business owner just trying to make a buck.

What can I say about Flipside, AMAZING! Barry was so accommodating, and really put my wedding…read moreworries to rest. And I was stressing out hard! Their online planning tools were SO helpful. Barry kept the whole night flowing perfectly, and gave us suggestions along the way which I really appreciated. He was in contact with us the whole night, and refused to play songs on my "do not play" list! When I think back, there is not one bad thing I have to say about this company, they were perfect! People were dancing all night and having a blast! If you are reading this and need a DJ, BOOK THESE PEOPLE! Also, you absolutely HAVE to book the photobooth, it was WELL worth it. Our guests just loved it, in fact they're still raving about it and we now have so many awesome memories with the copies they gave us! Love you Barry!

We had met Barry with Flipside DJ at a bridal show- and I couldn't be happier that we booked them…read more Barry was super easy to work with- they have online tools that help with planning! Loved the ease of it! We had Phil for our DJ the day of the wedding ( a friend recommended him) HE WAS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! I loved his personality and he made the night flow so smoothly. He worked the crowd so well and even joked around with us. I would highly recommend Flipside- and especially Phil- to anyone looking to a reasonable- exceptional service DJ. Phil kept the party going all night long. Couldn't have asked for a better DJ!