Took the pulse of the crowd and got them on the dance floor From my vantage point as an Event Venue Coordinator who observes many celebrations, parties, and weddings, I can testify to the magic of DJ Scott Topper. He is relaxed, abundantly positive, and energetic. He emceed a recent wedding reception at Live Oak UU Congregation in Goleta with professionalism and a good read on the newlyweds and their guests, keeping a well-paced rhythm of reception activities and getting the guests on the dance floor and in a celebratory mood! read more

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It was an incredible Halloween Dance party - even though this year it was on a Thursday- Oct. 31, 2024! Four of my freind and I attended - we went all out- we created our own costumes; the two friends from Holland, just back from sailing in Fijian islands, won the best costume prize. The music was just fantastic classic dancing rock and roll with a few Halloween themed songs thrown in, everyone was in costume, and we danced our arses off! The venue was superb as well - Anchor Rose at the Harbor, with a large outside deck to cool off between dancing, and very reasonable prices! We ate and drank and danced to great music. Thank you Scott Topper! read more

Great communication during the entire process leading up to the wedding both in phone calls and in email. Every question or concern was handled swiftly, kindly and diplomatically. He pumped up the attendees when time to boogie and even got Granny on the dance floor. We would certainly hire him again for our next event. Worth every nickel spent. read more

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Scott is an incredible DJ! He was our DJ at our wedding and he was organized, a great MC, and ordered our preferred songs in the best way. Everyone was dancing, smiling, and out of their seats thanks to Scott. His energy level, ability to read the room, and expertise added so much to our special day! Thank you Scott! read more

I can't recommend DJ Scott Topper enough!!! We just worked with him for our wedding in Santa Barbara and we were dancing ALL night. We worked hard to come up with our favorite songs and he sprinkled them in magically throughout the evening. I just wish we do it again! read more

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Scott created the most amazing birthday party for me!! He started with dinner music for a sit down dinner-it was a retro party and I gave him my favorites that he incorporated into a beautiful flowing playlist. He set it up outside with a microphone for speeches all around this large outdoor space! Later, he set up a crazy fun disco- again with my favorite music! And fun call outs! The dancing was incredible with his great high fun energy! Everyone danced and danced! He's awesome, easy to work with innovative and also set up a fantastic light show. I highly recommend Scott. read more

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100% the best DJ! All of my wedding guests had a great time and the music, overall flow, emcee was totally perfect - Scott made it happen even with some last minute changes. Professional and very organized! The uplighting at the event really made the venue shine and it was beautiful. I highly recommend Scott! read more

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Scott created an unforgettable evening for adults and kids at my son's bar mitzvah. People rocked all night long. If you want a dj that will fire up the group with music and fun games, Scott is your guy. I cannot recommend him highly enough - hire him - you and the rest of the party will be stoked! read more

Scott DJ'd our wedding this past Saturday night and like all his other reviews indicate...he was AMAZING!!! He is a true professional and is a freaking nice guy to boot! He kept the party going and helped us to stay on schedule. He's very easy to work with and super communicative. He has a great energy and is really knowledgeable. He eased our mind about the size of the dance floor (it seemed small, but wound up being perfect) and was able to adjust for windy conditions (the wedding was outside). The sound quality was perfect and he helped make our wedding a memorable one. I don't know what else to say except he exceeded our expectations, and given his great reviews, we had very high expectations going in. And such a great guy!!! We are so grateful Scott! read more

Scott did a wonderful job with our wedding music. He was very accommodating of our requests (even some international songs) and kept the dancing going as well as the whole flow of the evening. Even during the cocktail hour, the music wasn't intrusive but I enjoyed catching a few bars of my favorite songs as I made the rounds. He was extremely professional and well-prepared. I would not hesitate to hire him for another event! read more

Scott Topper is an absolute treasure and professional. He supported us with a non-profit kick-off event, had his extraordinary band play, advertised on social media, radio and outreach on several levels. We cannot express enough appreciation and we would work with him again and again. I highly recommend this skilled gentleman to all that are interested. Scott is an excellent resource to all wanting to message out community events non-profit or for profit!!! Thank you so much, Scott. read more

I've known Scott for many years as a dear friend and it was our first time working together on a professional level. We held our annual fundraiser at a newer location in town, the historic El Presidio Chapel Orchard downtown. Scott was very proactive in wanting to see the space in person to get an understanding of both the space and our needs. We also did a final walk through the week of the event to go over the event in detail and make any last minute adjustments, which was reassuring and helpful.  Scott was always responsive in communication and on time (actually early) for meetings, as well as the day of the event. His team was efficient and on top of everything. The market string lighting and up lights were wonderful. It was one of the pieces I was most nervous about as we had a live auction and paddle raise in the evening hours. There was ample lighting to facilitate those pieces of our programming. The sound quality was also excellent, we received many compliments about that from our guests. Big thanks to Ben, our DJ for the evening. Very professional and kind all around. read more

I've used Scott for both my wedding and my mom's 80th birthday and both times he got the party going and rocking for hours! He has a great touch with what to play when and he is so easy to work with. I highly recommend Scott for ANY party! read more

I just had my wedding this weekend and it went so smoothly thanks to Scott and Ben! The music was great and the planning process was so easy and organized. They were a pleasure to work with and really made the mood of the reception upbeat and fun all evening. My guests were all raving. Thank you to you both! - Ashley read more

As a videographer, I had the pleasure of working with Santa Barbara Wedding DJ and Emcee Scott Topper during the Celebration of Love held outdoors at the beautiful Unity of Santa Barbara on Valentine's Sunday, February 14, 2021. Scott was upbeat, professional, friendly, and fun as he played heartfelt and meaningful Wedding Ceremony and Reception DJ music for the Newlyweds at their small social distanced church gathering.  All the masked guests had a terrific time and I hope to work with Scott again in the near future on upcoming Santa Barbara Weddings and Events. read more

Where to begin. I had the Scott Topper experience and I was not impressed. There was no mixing or blending of music.... there was no progression or theme.. just random songs.. like someone had put an IPod on and pressed shuffle. There was a lot of stopping and starting dead time in between several songs.... The biggie for me was the lack of consideration for guests who were near the speakers. There were a few tables that were right next to the speakers at the event we were at. Several of us asked if they could move the speakers and they said no.. finally we asked if we could turn them.. we got a a yes but a dirty look. There were elderly people in addition to some twenty something who could not hear anything going on.. I don't want a nightclub.. I want a pleasant ambiance over dinner and cake. As the night progressed they turned to speakers again toward our table so we ended up having to move our chairs away from our eating area because the noise was too loud. Although I am sure many folks have had positive experience.. in my eyes the DJing was poor and not well done. read more

Scott did an amazing job with our anniversary party at the Canary rooftop. His music mix got everyone from every generation up and dancing for hours. He has a beefy audio setup that delivered great sound; all speeches went off perfectly with wireless lavs and handheld mics and his lighting setup was spot on. Scott makes it look easy but it takes a real pro to deliver this quality of sound production. read more

Scott was so awesome! He was our DJ for our Awards Ceremony and Dinner for Yardi Systems. We were scrambling last minute for a huge star wars themed event and we didn't even have a chance to go through a dry run of a huge star wars production with actors and sound effect and star wars music. Scott did his research and was able to improvise on the fly and make it a fantastic event. He truly wowed everyone. Highly suggest Scott for corporate AND social events. Thank you again Scott! read more

Scott was an amazing wedding DJ, who stayed in constant contact with us and made sure our day was so special!! Even with having a wedding during the pandemic, Scott did not give up on us and adjusted to any last minute changes that we made (even the day of). Don't worry about spending more money to have a wedding coordinator either because he will plan everything for you! Throughout the entire wedding he wore a mask and social distanced himself from everyone, which was so comforting. Our families and friends fell in love with him, saying he was the life of the party! Do not look any further because he is THE best in southern/central coast of California! read more

We would never hire anyone else! Scott can read a crowd and determine the perfect music for the moment. He's extremely professional, easy to work with, and a really nice guy too. Kirsten Stuart Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Development & Communications Director read more

Scott Topper is the the best DJ and Announcer. Him and his assistant did an amazing job at our wedding this April in Santa Barbara. He came very well prepared. His equipment it top notch and his announcement where right on time, without any misspelled names or mistakes. He had our guest dancing and entertained to the last minute. So happy with our choice! Thank you Scott! read more

Scott Topper came this New Years Eve to the Magic Castle Cabaret and brought the roof down! He had everyone out on the floor dancing and having a great time. He was so personable, and everyone loved him. Highly reccomend to anyone looking for the icing on the cake of a great night you are planning! read more

Scott was a great DJ for our recent outdoor wedding! He had a great setup for the ceremony including a setup for our acoustic guitar player. During the reception it was important to us that the DJ not take a prominent role (talk too much) and Scott was great with this. He introduced people when needed and played songs that kept people on the dance floor! 60s-70s to start with and then he led into dancy hip-hop and rock. The reason for 3 stars is that he played a few songs that were not appropriate (including "Pour Some Sugar On Me" which we had specifically marked on our Do-Not-Play list as it is the quintessential stripper song) and he also didn't play songs we specifically requested beforehand (including a number of my favorite songs)! These songs, played and not played, still linger in my mind when I think of the wedding and I hope that memory will fade as it upsets me. Also, right before the reception (after the ceremony had ended), Scott came up to my husband while we were taking family pictures because Scott had forgotten the times to start and end the first dance song that we had previously discussed! My husband had to step aside and find his phone to look back in his emails. All in all he was a great DJ before and during the wedding. Unfortunately, those two mistakes were very important ones! read more

Scott killed it at our wedding. He's a top tier pro that helped make the day go as smoothly as possible with good taste and class. Highly recommend his services. read more

The quick version is Scott recently served as the DJ for our wedding in Santa Barbara. We could not be more pleased with how everything went and would recommend him without hesitation. The longer version: - Communication was excellent from start to finish. Scott responded to our initial query, and any and every other e-mail, in under 24 hours. Scott was friendly, courteous and professional in each and every e-mail he sent. - Though Scott offers additional services (photo booth, light packages, etc.) there was never any pressure to add on anything we didn't want. Scott was very respectful of our wishes and needs, making it great to know the other services were available but never making us feel like lesser customers for not wanting to go for every add-on. - The reservation and evening planning process could not have been easier. Forms and contracts are straightforward with nothing sneaky hidden in the fine print. - It felt like Scott made a real attempt to get to know us, then offered really helpful ideas and suggestions for music and other elements of the evening about which we may have been uncertain. - On the most base music level, Scott abided by our rather eclectic music preferences/cues and didn't complain once about any of the specific requests we made. Scott also completely respected our music tastes and "do not play" lists, all while doing a fantastic job of reading the event and offering a great music selection beyond our particular choices (though everything we requested was played). - Sound quality was excellent during both the ceremony and reception. Not always an easy task at an outdoor event but Scott nailed it and clearly didn't cut any corners. As stated above, our experience with Scott was top notch and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a quality DJ. read more

Scott nailed it at our celebration for our mom's birthday last weekend! He played the perfect music for the mood and audience, and by the end of the night everyone was on the dance floor having a great time. His announcements were well-timed to our agreed-upon program and very professional. He was easy to work with and a nice guy. Would definitely use him again for an event! read more

Scott Topper is absolutely one of the industry leaders for DJ's. He is 100% professional. Whenever I hire him for an event I never have to worry about him being on time, having a bad attitude or any of the usual DJ offenses. You will always find him smiling with high energy. Scott is especially great for Bar Mitzvahs and children's parties. He knows exactly how to be the perfect Emcee. He leads the kids through a series of games and will bring dancers or others to keep everyone happy. He has a great photo booth as well. If you book it with the DJ, he will give you a better deal. Oh, he isn't a one man show. He has other DJ's in his company so if he is booked or you are looking for a specific "Type" he will make it happen. He is a "Yes" man. In our industry when you find a vendor who has been around for years always maintaing a wonderful reputation, that is gold. Dj's in LA come and go but Scott is Rock Solid. read more

Scott Topper - a true professional! As a professional wedding planner, I look to the DJ to assist in running the wedding. By this I mean that he needs to be able to move on cue and make announcements professionally. He needs to be able to read the guests, and to know the right music to play at the right times. He needs to be on time, and set up in a neat and professional manner. He needs to be personable and energetic. These are all the traits that I look for when recommending a great DJ for my clients. I can truly say that Scott Topper fits the bill and exceeds all expectations! Thanks for a great job Scott! Wayne - Moments by wayne read more

Scott was the DJ for our daughter's wedding June 30th. He's got a great energy and personality. He made it easy from the start by giving the bride and groom a list of potential songs they might want. They were listed in categories to simplify their choices. He is charismatic and can really read the crowd. The dance floor was full on night. When the party was coming to an end, and the last song was played the crowd starting chanting, Scott, Scott, Scott... No one wanted it to end. We would recommend Scott Topper Productions for any event or party. He looks and is professional in every way. And is a joy to work with. read more

Scott was the DJ at our wedding and also set up a photobooth rental through Action Photobooth. I have nothing but good things to say. He was VERY organized and professional, and was more than just a DJ, he was also like a day of coordinator! We met for about an hour going over my ideas for the day, and he helped me to fine tune the details and gave me clever ways to get everyone involved in the party and on the dance floor. During the last few weeks leading up to the wedding he was especially helpful in answering my questions and accommodating my ideas. He is very good at communication, whenever I e-mailed him he would get back to within 24 hours or less - which is very helpful for a stressed out bride! The day of the wedding he was on time, helpful, and really stuck to the plan that we had created. Scott has a very good feel for the energy of a party, and he definitely knew which songs to play at the right moment to get everyone involved. He dealt with guest requests really well and played all of the songs I had requested. Before big things like the cake cutting or father daughter dance, he would briefly come find me to make sure everyone was where they were supposed to be so no one missed the important moments. It was SUCH a fun night, and I really do think that Scott made it extra special. My husband and I weren't originally planning on getting a DJ, and now having gone through the experience I can say hands down it is EXTREMELY important to have someone professional that will do a good job. Scott is DEFINITELY that person. Also, I will leave a separate review for Action Photobooth, which Scott also organizes, but if you are looking for a package deal he will provide you with a great photobooth as well, it was SO MUCH FUN!! read more

Scott Topper recently DJ-ed our wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo and I'm so glad he did! To be honest, at first we were a bit nervous about hiring him. The zoo has a very small list of approved music vendors and you have to use one of them. Scott Topper definitely had the most professional website out of the bunch but we didn't really trust this mandatory list and we both had DJ friends of our own whose tastes we knew and liked. But, Scott Topper ended up being perfect. He and his assistant moved things along seamlessly and the parts he MC-ed were fun and appropriate. We ended up feeling relieved that we hired someone who had wedding experience because he did a lot more than just play songs. He helped us during wedding planning to decide when certain toasts and events should happen. He even facilitated a very fun Hora! My husband and I are music nerds and we didn't want any surprises- any songs that rubbed us the wrong way to unexpectedly play so we ended up giving Scott a really long playlist. We expressed our concerns and he said that because we had given him such a big list he wouldn't have to use any outside music and so we were able to relax knowing that only our picks would be played. It was pretty cool during the reception to notice some of my favorite songs playing in the background- I thought "oh, I love this song!" and then remembered that I had picked it! The PA system ran smoothly during the ceremony and reception and there was never any dead time. At times I wondered how he was going to cue the music when he was on the floor about to announce something and then I'd remember he had his assistant who seemed to be perfectly in sync with him and what was going on. I would recommend Scott Topper for any event. I would like to especially let couples who are getting married at the zoo know that if you are stressed about having to pick from this limited list of approved DJ's, don't worry! Scott Topper's your man! read more

Scott Topper did a great job DJing our wedding on Oct 13, 2013. He showed up on time, fully prepared, ready to host. Scott knows how to strike a good balance between pumping up the crowd with enthusiasm and playing music without interruption. He followed our music playlist perfectly and added a few songs of his own which went over very well with our mixed-age guests. Scott and his assistant DJ kept the party rocking all night and kept everyone on the dance floor. I would highly recommend Scott Topper to friends & family for their special events. Thanks again Scott! read more

Scott was our DJ at my daughters wedding, he did a great job. Setup early, and was there for us when we had requests and changes. Scott was professional and an all around nice guy. Thank you! read more

The night of all nights this past Saturday thanks to Scott & his crew. He worked my son's bar mitzvah & his entertainment, banter, music & games for 60 kids was the highlight of the evening. My daughter is up in 2 years & no question about it.. Scott will be our DJ again. I recommend him HIGHLY! read more

If you want a professional entertainer that is funny,professional.passionate who knows every aspect of the business....hire STP. You will get what you pay for. read more

Scott did such a phenomenal job, we don't even know where to start in explaining it! His fun loving, friendly personality shines through in every part of his work. Scott was incredibly detail-orientated and did a great job walking us through the timeline of our wedding reception. He gave us many suggestions and asked us questions to help him best serve our needs. Scott didn't just play music for us - he kept the entire reception on track with speeches, toasts, special dances, cake cutting, garter tossing and more. Scott was a phenomenal emcee and we couldn't be happier with the wonderful job he did. We highly recommend him as a deejay and emcee, and wouldn't go anywhere else when planning future events. Thank you, Scott! - Nikki & Robby Barthelmess read more

Scott Topper is on fire! I have worked with Scott on more than a few occasions and this allowed me to see the professional side of his business and this guy and his employees are on it. They are punctual, detailed, and show up to do the very best job possible and the client's desires are never short changed. He has return clients more than anyone I know and there is a reason for that! If I knew nothing else, this would be enough to recommend him without any reservation. However, I have also been on the other side of this as a guest at multiple events he was covering and as I said, he is on fire! He is funny, is able to grab appropriate little bits of music out during awards, announcements, etc. He can also engage the crowd with seemingly little effort and when it comes time to let the music roll, he is all over it. Having seen him work a few different times, I know he has tens of thousands of tunes and can bring the 80s--and I mean ALL OF IT-- if that what want or a broad mix of that is what you want. Complete versatility. Scott is easy to work with and I would not only recommend him, but will hire him to cover my wedding when that day comes! read more

TERRIBLE: Do not use. We had our wedding reception cancelled because of COVID-19 and we tried to reschedule but he had no availability during the days our venue had availability. He violated his own contract by not giving us any of our retainer fee back (we actually legally are entitled to all of it back). He is now unresponsive to our calls and emails. Not only is this unethical business but it is also taking advantage of people during this unfortunate time. There are plenty of ethical DJs in Santa Barbara fo use so AVOID at all cost. read more

Scott was the DJ/MC at our wedding on June 21st, 2014 at Villa Verano in Santa Barbara and we couldn't have been more pleased. Having a DJ that could keep the dance floor packed and the energy high throughout the evening was extremely important to both of us, and Scott hit it out of the park. We had multiple people tell us how good the DJ was during the night and in the few weeks following the wedding. In addition, in the months leading up to our wedding, we would attend friends weddings and were definitely more cognizant of the "little things" that go into being a great DJ that sometimes get overlooked. Scott was absolutely spot-on when it came to these little things that ended up being so important. To start, he was very organized in his approach and extremely easy to talk to and plan with in the months' leading up. The day of; he made sure the ceremony music was the perfect volume and started and ended at the right times, his announcements during dinner and the reception were clear and heard by all and the transitions between each were seamless. We would absolutely recommend Scott for any event, especially weddings. Thank you Scott! read more

Scott was our MC/ DJ for our wedding 5/14/16 at Circle Bar B, just north of Santa Barbara. Our wedding was a total DREAM and this is in large part due to the amazing services provided by Scott and his team. We booked Scott for MC/ DJ, up-lighting, and a photo booth. Scott was extremely organized and responsive throughout the entire planning process. Scott provided outlines and checklists to help us get our music selection just right. We had several pre-event phone calls with Scott where we discussed timing, vibe and objectives. During one of our phone conversations with Scott, he happened to notice a couple missing items on our agenda, and was able to make some valuable suggestions and contributions that ultimately made our wedding run smoothly and efficiently. The day before our wedding we decided to move the location of the ceremony and the dance floor. Scott showed up on our wedding day without any knowledge of the changes we had made, and without missing a beat, was able to re-calibrate his layout and get his equipment set up with out any issue and zero concerns. Scott's relaxed and professional attitude were much appreciated! During the event, Scott and his staff were attentive and courteous. The music, lighting, and photo booth was exactly what we wanted, and he graciously kept us on task according to our event timeline. Since Scott is a seasoned event professional we were confident that he would do a great job working our wedding day event, but what Scott brought to the table far exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend Scott Topper to anyone in the Santa Barbara area who is interested in having their event be well executed and fun! read more