This guy's great . . . can I give him more than 5 stars?!?!…read more I used Dominic Wayne for a National Sales Meeting I coordinated this year (150 people held at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago). Dominic is the DJ at Vaughan's Pub on Sheffield and also had a great resume of other company/corporate events & weddings that he has done . . . I knew he would do a great job with the music and when meeting with him I learned that he also did video production. We hired him to do our Kick off opening day module for meeting. We needed something that would get the employees excited and engerized for the next 3 days. Dominic created about a 5 minute video showcasing all of our brands in an extremely creative and upbeat way (all set to great music of course). The video was great and I actually received several requests for copies of it including one from the head of our Board of Directors who was totally impressed and showed it at the next board meeting. We also hired him to DJ our evening events . . . first night was the welcome cocktail reception, the second night was a casino/roaring 20's themed party. The first night was great, played great music and kept everyone mingling way past the end of dinner. The second night was even better than the first (and 7 mths later, people are still talking about him). We had a Roaring 20's themed night & Dominic was the hit of the party. He dressed up like a gangster, started out the first part of the night with appropriately themed music and then graduated into dance music and had the whole party on the dance floor . . . the hotel literally had to kick us out of the ballroom. We originally only hired him for 2 nights, but actually ended asking him to come back for the third night to DJ our award cermony. . . and again he was a hit. Dominic really brought some freshness and energy to what could have easily been another boring sales meeting. I'm looking forward to the next meeting or event or party I can book him for . . . unitl then I'll head to Vaughan's to hear him play.

We used Dominic as a wedding dj. He was great to work with and was very accommodating with music…read morechoices. He had wonderful recommendations and was very intuitive with our genres in music tastes. He kept people on the dance floor all night long. We have received many compliments for having such a great DJ. I would definitely use him again for any future events and I would have no reservations recommending him to anyone else. Cheers to a wonderful DJ!

I am a dj in Southern California, and one of my clients in Lake Forest hired me to do a party. Of…read morecourse I had no equipment out here, so I went to Yelp. Paul immediately answered his phone or called me back within a couple minutes every time I called! I rented the JBL package with Subwoofer and a couple lights--everything sounded and looked great, like it was brand new! The price that he charged me for rental was $100 less than I expected, an his customer service is second to none!!! (He even mailed my fog machine back to me that I couldn't take back on the plane, and didn't even charge me extra to do so) I would recommend Paul to anyone, and I will use him every time in the future! Thanks so much Paul :)

I hired North Shore Productions for my wedding that took place last month. Paul was very…read moreprofessional and easy to work with. We had numerous phone calls and he made sure that he fully understood my needs for the wedding. On wedding day, we experienced a few technical difficulties with the speaker system. I'm not sure if these could have been avoided, but Paul sincerely apologized and offered to refund me what I had paid. It is very apparent that Paul truly cares about his customers and puts them first. I would work with him in the future.

Such a wonderful DJ and person!…read more So happy we had him at our wedding celebrations. Dj Yousef truly is professional, courteous, and cares about your preferences. We had some minor glitches during the events and he was the one who improvised and helped run things smoothly. Highly highly recommended!!!

We hired DJ Yousef May 2016 for our wedding and I don't regret anything. I felt great after our…read morefirst phone Call consultation. He has so much experience with different wants/needs with all kinds of Arab weddings. He was very professional and gave us really god advice as well as connections to other wedding vendors (he gives honest feedback as well)! I was very impressed to how professional and entrepreneurial he is, especially considering how young he is! Thanks Yousef, you made everything easy for us!

Ryan has threatened to sue us over the prior content of our review, so we're updating it to only…read moreinclude incontrovertible facts: - We hired Ryan through a Chicago-based production company and signed a contract in October 2017. - We arranged an in-person meeting with Ryan in May 2018 through email and agreed to meet at his proposed location and time. He accepted a calendar invite we sent him. - He failed to show up for the meeting, so we called him. He made it clear he forgot about the meeting and gave no valid excuse for not contacting us to reschedule prior to the meeting. - We were willing to give him another chance and asked him to send us other times that he can meet. - Within an hour of getting off the phone with us, he texted us saying he's no longer available to work our wedding (less than 12 weeks before our wedding date).

Ryan is amazing! I cannot say enough great things about how well he did on our wedding night…read more First, he is the most communicative vendor I have ever worked with for my personal or professional life. He is extremely quick to respond, answers any questions you need, and makes you feel extremely reassured about your big day. I've also never seen someone so extremely organized! Truly, if I hadn't already hired a coordinator, Ryan could have easily stood in as one. He kept everything flowing so smoothly. We didn't really have any particular music requests and left a lot of it up to Ryan. He swooped in and made the day an AMAZING one. Everyone loved getting up to dance. I loved watching folks doing the group dances or even the slow dances on the dance floor. When Ryan noticed that our first dance song wasn't the full version, he again swooped in to correct it to ensure that our (choreographed) first dance went without a hitch. I don't know many people who would care enough to take that extra step. Lastly, I just went to his company's Facebook to submit my review and saw all these amazing photos he took on our big day. I don't have my professional photos back and was so busy running around that day, so I'm extremely grateful for these amazing photos. Ryan, you are the best, and I CANNOT thank you enough. 10/5 stars from me and Jeremy. Keep up the great work!

We absolutely loved Tim his music, his energy, and everything he did for us on our wedding day and…read moreleading up to it. From the moment we met Tim, we knew we needed to work with him. He let us choose the time and location for our first introductory meeting and really took the time to get to know our story as a couple and understand what we wanted for our special day. He followed up to make sure we were on track and even gave us great song recommendations whenever we felt stuck or disagreed. Tim, thank you for going above and beyond to make our wedding day so unforgettable. We truly couldn't have had the day we did without you. Not only was he an incredible DJ, but he was also an amazing MC professional, engaging, and always keeping everything running smoothly and on time. If you need a wedding DJ, party DJ, or even someone for your next house event call Tim! From the ceremony to the very last dance, everything flowed perfectly, and he played such a huge part in making it all feel so special. His energy set the tone for the entire celebration, and we're still hearing from guests about how amazing the music was and how much fun they had on the dance floor. If you're looking for someone who can keep the vibe high and make your day unforgettable, Tim is the one. Highly recommend!

We booked Tim with The Record Shop for our combined wedding ceremony+reception this past weekend…read more He came highly recommended from a trusted friend - and I'm incredibly glad we picked him. Don't let the relative lack of Yelp reviews put you off - he knows what he's doing. We met Tim once in person, and once via FaceTime. Each time I left with the impression that he's a person that just *understands* music at a deep level - and that's what you want in a DJ. Someone who can read the room and play the *right* song. We ended up trusting Tim to just play what he thought was right - we gave him a list of songs we liked, but other than that let him pick the music. It turned out to be the right choice - our dance floor was packed for hours, until we turned the lights up and made people leave! Some other things are notable too - Tim was very helpful when picking out a "first dance" song; he was able to provide good music at the very last minute for walking in/out of the ceremony (because we forgot to pick something!). He kept sneaking us drinks whenever he saw we were out. He coordinated a surprise as well - my now-husband sang a song to me on the dance floor. He kept it a secret and worked it in at the right time, and it made the night just that much better. I can't recommend him enough. He made our event so much better than it ever would have been without him!

I really can't say enough about my experience with this company. We had to rent some equipment at…read morethe last minute for a school performance. Dan and Joe were both responsive, professional, and generous with their time and patience. From the drop off and setup by Joe to the pickup by Dan, everything went much better than I expected. I had no idea that they provided such comprehensive service! My thoughts that they would just drop off the equipment and I would have to figure it out on my own were quickly dispelled when Joe arrived and made sure we had everything set up, checked, and profiled in the sound board. It made running the sound for our show incredibly easy and eased my mind tremendously! As someone who has no idea what I'm doing around a sound board, I truly appreciated how awesome these guys were. I would definitely use them again and recommend them sincerely to anyone who is looking for a good company run by great people!

Called the place twice and sent an e-mail. Never heard back. Went to the address and the place…read moreisn't there.

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.

As a DJ, Chris is enthusiastic, fun, flexible, creative and just a perfect addition to meaningful…read moreevents. What's more, as an event vendor, Chris is professional, responsive, thorough and above & beyond in ensuring he meets his clients' needs. He would be an incredible addition to any event and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to any local couples planning their wedding day. Fun story - I booked Chris on just a few hours' notice. The original DJ for my brother & sister-in-law's wedding hadn't confirmed any event timing or details with the couple and was completely unresponsive the morning of the wedding. Not so great. As a bridesmaid & an event planner all I saw were red flags. I jumped in for the poor bride, so she could actually you know, prepare for her day. I found Chris via Yelp and placed a call. A super awkward one in which I had to share that, oh yeah, the date of the wedding was today. Miraculously Chris was free that evening, familiar with the venue and willing to jump in. About 90 minutes later he was loading in and setting up. I had literally texted him song titles for key parts while getting ready and he kept very incomplete and messy information organized and in the correct order for the ceremony. What's more, during the cocktail hour, he took the time to get the bridal party's names correct - down to the pronunciation - for the reception introductions. He also spent time getting to know the couple, and even worked with the bartender to be sure guests of honor were never without a beverage. Finally, his DJing during the reception was incredible! So much fun with the perfect mix of classics, new songs and special requests. At one point he even joined in on the dance floor to keep the party going. It was such a great mix of music and once the dancing got started it continued straight through to the end. I appreciated how attentive he was to details and how seamless it was to work with him in a time crunch. Even having just worked with him for one day, it was so clear he takes time to get to know his clients and how he can create a perfect event for them. He's very much the type of wedding vendor who will make the entire planning process smoother and more fun for couples. I cannot say enough good things about working with Chris and think he'd be the perfect addition to any wedding or event!

A list of why my wedding rocked harder than yours:…read more 1. Our guests were sweating profusely 2. The cake we tediously selected, the key lime tart with chocolate crust, AND the after dinner champagne went untouched on the dinner tables 3. My sorority sisters were shaking their good girls at eye-level to anyone who dared to remain seated 4. Our bridal party was practically fornicating on the dance floor 5. No one wore shoes. Not even flip flops 6. No ghastly group dance numbers that even Grandma shudders at the thought of, were played during the reception 7. My bosses were caught on video shaking their tail feathers (who's looking forward to the company Christmas party this year???) 8. No one wanted to clear the dance floor even for the bouquet toss 9. My book club girls were taking their clothes off 10. Our guests were whipping napkins and scarves around their heads... like helicopters All this awesomness is solely due to the talents of one helluva DJ, Chris Colton. Chris kept the party going with killer music from the second those dinner forks went down, and guests from ages 18-75 were all acting kray until the very last call. Chris played dance music, rock music, and everything else we asked of him. Leading up to the wedding of the year (ahem, that'd be mine), Chris had us fill out a form that covered every basis possible. Definite play list, over my dead body playlist, stop the party for this song, etc. He also had us time out the reception to make sure we stayed on track, and worked with my wedding planner to put together the perfect agenda. Chris also took the time to put together a fantastic montage about our alma mater, Marshall University. We Are... Marshall!!! Hell yeah we numerous grads chanted that, and Chris made it happen. And when my sorority wanted to sing off pitch to Livin' On a Prayer and then stomp on the floor, he made sure that happened too. Chris has really comparable prices to other Chicago DJ's, but I don't think their skill set and enthusiasm can match his. Chris made our wedding a party to remember (and for some, one they want to forget, heh). He's also very accessable, which is so important when a song lightbulbs in your head and you JUST HAVE TO HAVE IT PLAYED! Be good brides and grooms and feed your DJ, give him really exact guidelines for what you envision your wedding to be like, and let him do his thing. Because he does it real freakin' well.