Amplified Events

ll to see what was vibing and what was not. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

per simple and made my life easier. I appreciated the kindness of the owner. I would 100% book with this company again!

ight and we had so much fun with them! Don't look any further, Amplified Events is the way to go!

t of wedding planning. From our phone calls leading up to the wedding to the day-of, Mike was friendly and accommodating and it elevated the day for everyone. Mike is a master showman. Multiple people confided to us on and after the reception that it was one of the most enjoyable weddings they had attended, and Amplified Events played a huge role in that. Spotlights on and transitions between wedding events were excellent and Mike knows how to seamlessly get a group of people onto the dancefloor. Thanks for making it a perfect day, Amplified Events!

was packed the entire night! Thank you so much, Mike! If anyone is even considering hiring them, do it! You’ll thank me later!

am responded with nothing but understanding and support. We will definitely use Amplified Events for any future events we plan!!

oved his attitude, style, and ability to read the crowd. We got so many compliments that our music was awesome. Mike provided tools to help us decide on our music and it was really intuitive. We created a few playlists for ceremony, dinner, and dancing, but didn't have them in any sort of order. It was all spot on. Mike also helped guide us in some of the decisions and it was very much appreciated. Thank you, Mike, for playing the tunes and being so awesome. Highly recommend!

yone comfortable and eager to have fun. Thank you SO much!

would play out, so having reassuring vendors became a priority. Amplified events went ABOVE AND BEYOND. They were super responsive to emails and created the vision my husband and I desired. You don’t want a genre played at your wedding? No problem, Amplified Events got your back with the ‘do not play song list’. Our wedding day could not have been more perfect and we could not thank them enough. If you book Amplified Events, you will not worry about a song being played off cue or your microphone going out. We were referred by a friend who hired Amplified Events for their wedding, so we will always highly recommend these guys to the future friends who become engaged as well. HIRE THEM, NO DOUBT.

uring the wedding, they were accommodating of last minute changes and helped the night run smoothly. They were incredibly friendly and professional. They are a great company and we were so happy with their services!

y members and friends came up to us the next morning and had such great things to say about mike and his team. Even in the days following we received so many positive texts about the DJ. He was so easy to work with and even made a special remix of some songs at my request for my family that we always listened to when I was little. I didn’t have to worry for a second about the timeline or what was going to happen next because they were on key all night. Definitely the best choice I made in wedding vendors!

hat we required and even took care of things that we didn’t think of. He kept the dance floor full all night and played exactly what the crowd wanted. We had an amazing wedding music and sound experience from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. We HIGHLY recommend Mike and Amplified Events.

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te. Not only that, but they were so nice! Mike made sure multiple times that he had everyone’s names pronounced correctly so he would be able to say them properly as the bridal party entered the reception. I would highly, highly recommend these guys.

ls of our wedding, and he was very helpful in picking out the perfect music for our cocktail hour, dinner, and even the ceremony. I even barely contributed to what he should play during the reception and he managed to play the perfect songs for the entire night. His attention to details and focus on wanting to make everything perfect was so comforting and I never had to worry about a thing! Plus on top of all that, he really is genuinely nice and caring. I couldn’t of imagined a better choice. Thank you again Mike!

ere able to meet with him after the event. The entire night we kept saying 'I love this song' , 'Add this to our song list' - we knew that if we could be that pumped about the music without having even talked to Chris yet that we were in the right hands. Our reception was AMAZING! We gave some direction but really just let Chris work his magic and he did not disappoint! So many compliments from all of the guests! He was also so great helping the Best Man & Groomsmen coordinate a little song that they had prepared in lieu of a speech. An all around incredible company and so grateful to have them involved in our big day!

y easy to work with, checking in with us multiple times before the big day and carefully ensuring he got all of the details, names, etc. correct. He took all of our thoughts and ideas and made them work perfectly for the big day! We are so happy we went with Amplified Events!!

head with Amplified. We were partnered with DJ Kyle Miller. In all honesty, this man is a saint. First off I want to mention my wife and I are Indian, and were initially hoping to get someone who had experience handling the chaos surrounding a big fat Indian wedding. Kyle wholeheartedly admitted that he'd never done an Indian wedding before, but that he was up for the challenge. He shot it out of the park!!!!!! First off I want to say that Kyle helped coordinate the religious music that went along with our South Indian Hindu ceremony (no simple task), played everything on cue seamlessly, and helped our ceremony proceed without a hitch. For the reception, he'd worked with us beforehand to know what style of music we wanted played, which songs from our lists we wanted played, and just asked us for guidance on how we wanted the entire reception to play out. We were even able to pass off a variety of Indian songs we wanted to jam out to on the dance floor, and he played exactly what we wanted! I also want to had that he and his team provided us with microphones for our speeches as well, it all worked seamlessly! Everything Kyle and Amplified pulled off for us was perfect. We cannot be more thankful for the team for helping us throw such an amazing wedding and reception!

iple discussions with us to go over our musical tastes and what we wanted out of our wedding. He covered everything from "must" plays, "preferred" plays and "do not" plays, and he stuck to all of our suggestions at the wedding itself. He also was able to help us create specific playlists for the cocktail hour and dinner sessions which differed from the dance song requests. Any songs he did not have in his current playlist he was able to download beforehand. He even was able to mash together two specific songs for a specific dance based on simply providing him with the requested songs and time stamps for the music change. He was also able to supplement our suggestions with his own choices, all of which kept our guests happy and on the dance floor the whole night. We warned him that our family and friends loved to dance if given the right music, and he delivered! We had a lot of long and difficult names to pronounce in our wedding party, and Mike made sure to practice beforehand so he nailed each of them. And finally, in our opinion all of his services were offered at a very favorable and comparably affordable rate! Overall, we had a great experience with them and would highly recommend Mike and Amplified Events to anyone looking for a wedding DJ in his area!

me at making our timeline go as planned as well. We wanted a DJ that would keep our crowd on the dance floor all night and that is exactly what we got, Mike was so good at reading our crowd and kept our guests dancing until we basically had to kick them out! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Amplified Events for your wedding or event, you won't be disappointed.

fun, and very receptive. His online planning tools make building your playlist so easy. We wanted lots of specific songs played at various points in the night, and it all worked so perfectly. Mike helped me plan a big surprise for my husband, too, when Staley da Bear mascot showed up to the reception. It went off without a hitch. All throughout the night, Mike guided the party with dance songs and slow songs, with just the right amount of mic-use, and was *spot on* with all the name pronunciations, which is a feat with both of our families! Mike took the time to go over each person's name over the phone before the day-of, and it showed. I was so impressed. Mike is friendly and makes you feel special and listened-to from the moment you meet him, until you exit the reception. What a treat! Hire him!

Amplified Events and will be telling everyone we know to choose him when they need a DJ.

red any and all questions, and gave us a lot of options in terms of how we chose our music. He was open to suggestions and wasn't offended or bothered by my husband and I being a little picky with the music selection. Our initial wedding venue had a very devastating fire, and we were forced to change venues and our date with only 3 months notice. Mike was so responsive to our needs and so helpful in such a stressful time. I would absolutely recommend Amplified Events! Thank you again for everything!

weddings since ours where the DJ is pretty meh, and it puts a huge damper on the party.

ly impressed. I don't think we could be any happier.

o everything I could have EVER asked for!!!

! He carried himself professionally, and was easy to reach leading up to the big day to answer any questions that we had. Thank you so much!

n the entire night. The mood lighting set the tone for a fun reception and the music was at the perfect volume. Amplified Events also provided microphones and equipment that allowed our ceremony to be heard by all of our guests and the music as my wife walked down the aisle was perfect. Amplified Events is a superior DJ service with professional and fun staff.

e was super accommodating to all of the requests either we or our family made, everything from special song requests/dedications, to incorporating a sound file into the father/daughter dance. During the wedding, the dance floor was constantly alive with people singing and dancing. We received non-stop compliments both during and after the wedding about the song selection and how much fun the night was! Mike & Joey, you guys rocked the house down - thank you for creating such a festive evening for us and our guests!

of the sound aspects. He is a great emcee and we would use him again in a heartbeat!

d and we thank you so much for making our special day so great!

r my wife an I. At the end of the night so many people came and mentioned how good the music was. Thanks for everything Mike!

everyone dancing! Would recommend him to anyone/everyone!

planning on our own, so having someone so knowledgeable and experienced to DJ our wedding was very helpful! The day of, he played the PERFECT music for the whole night. He asked ahead of time for some song in categories of "absolutely play", "do NOT play", and "it would be nice if played but also ok if not". He had the categories titled differently, but you get the gist. He thought of things I otherwise would not have and our wedding day was incredible because of it! My family and friends also raved about Amplified Events!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

r was packed all night! We received so many compliments on the music from our guests. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

d all night, until the very last song. And, several guests told us they’ve never danced so much at a wedding. Many thanks to Mike for keeping the party going and giving us some of our favorite memories from our wedding day.

a section on our RSVP cards for song requests, so we were able to put those in online to be sure our guests enjoyed the music selection. Mike did a great job of mixing those songs into other songs he choose. We played a few games though out the evening, and he was great about keeping us to the timeline, and getting who need the mic at the right time, and even announcing for other parts of the evening. He did a wonderful job of mixing the pace of songs, a rotation of slow, medium, and fast tempo songs. Which prevented guests for getting to worn out. It also allowed the dance floor a rotation of guests, making sure everyone found their way to the dance floor at least once (even the one's who "don't dance" haha) I would recommend Mike and Amplified Events to anyone looking for a DJ!

party and wrote stats that Mike read to introduce them into the reception and he delivered it perfectly! We had 22 people in our party and he read each one with as much enthusiasm as the last- everyone LOVED it! Mike also worked with my parents to surprise me with a mashup of songs for my dad and I to dance to. It was a beautiful moment and I’m so thankful that he helped make it a reality. Hiring Amplified Events was truly one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding! Thanks so much for everything Mike! Highly recommend!

ings so easy. He told us exactly what we needed to do and made finding the right music to use so easy! I felt like it was a couple things just lifted off my shoulders that I didn't have to worry about! Mike and Eric could not have been more fun for our reception. Everyone loved them! They kept people dancing the entire night and our reception went until midnight! There are so many different packages you can do when going with Amplified events but one I would not hesitate on is the up lighting! That made the entire venue look absolutely stunning! We had so many compliments. The venue is looking into their own up lighting now because of Mike! Thank you again for helping make our special day the one we always dreamed of!

ld seamlessly flow into another song that brought everyone back. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a DJ for any occasion!

They set up their DJ equipment and lights in the reception room where we expected the dancing to happen. As the night went on, the party started moving outside so everyone could dance under the stars. They quickly accommodated by moving the speakers and lights outside to keep the party going! We received several compliments from the guests about the songs the DJs, Chris and Eric, were playing and how smooth their transitions were. We couldn't be happier with their service!

gate, which made making specific pre-event song requests simple. He even found very specific old-school GERMAN songs on the spot during the reception- so perfect for our crowd! The up-lighting really set the mood and he worked seamlessly with our venue. The quality of his sound-system was excellent. Seriously, if they're available for your event, book Amplified Events- you will not regret it!

or in years, yet they got her to dance out there with us! Chris was also excellent with communication! He was patient, picked up my musical taste instantly, and rolled with the fact that our time line got a little messed up perfectly. Also Mike is so easy to work with from the beginning. He is quick to answer and questions, he listens to your needs well, and is very professional yet fun! I could not been more pleased with how Amplified Events did and you bet I will be referring everyone I know in need of a DJ to them! A party is only as good as it’s music, and they crushed it!

wonderful job rising to the occasion. They were also super easy to work with, providing a handy form in advance where we could make special requests or suggestions (including a "do not play" list, a blessing for those not looking to cha-cha slide on their special day.) They had no trouble handling some of our more unusual song requests & were able to fill in the gaps perfectly. Their attitude was professional, friendly, & courteous. On top of all this, they seem to genuinely enjoy & care about the art of the mix, always reading the mood of the dancefloor well & keeping the party moving smoothly. We had a nice blend of sentimental soul towards the beginning of the night that gradually made way to the more raucous fun stuff after the old folks & kids went to bed. I was particularly impressed after requesting "Music Sounds Better With You" (which I neglected to include on the original form) & they not only obliged, but seamlessly blended it into two other favorites. We were extremely satisfied with Amplified Events & would gladly recommend them to anybody looking for a DJ in the area.

azy thunderstorm that came through. he made planning our ceremony and reception very easy on our end. we had a great time dancing the night away!! We both highly recommend Amplified Events!!!

we felt Mike understood us and our kind of music and the kind of atmosphere we were hoping for. He made sure he could pronounce the bridal party and parent's names and he went over all the details of how the night would run. Mike was easy to get in touch with in the weeks and days leading up to our wedding and he always got back to us promptly. The dance floor was always full and people had a great time dancing. So many people came up to us during the wedding and afterwards praising Mike and the music, saying it was the best wedding ever. Mike not only took care of the music for our reception, but also officiated our wedding and took care of the ceremony music. He was very organized and fun to work with in all aspects. We highly recommend Amplified Events!

uties. He made sure we and our guests had an amazing time that we will remember forever. He is not a DJ that also is an officiant on the side and he is not an officiant that is a DJ on the side. He is an expert at both. And trust me, having one less person to have to coordinate for a wedding is totally worth it, there is already enough going on - just have Mike do both he is really awesome. Flash forward one year later (last weekend) and my sister just got married. Mike and his team topped themselves, it was an amazing time, and a lot of that was thanks to Mike. Thank you!!!

ing to work with and made our wedding day stressful free and full of entertainment!

g. He was able to fill in the blanks that we failed to even think about, and had awesome suggestions when were stuck between decisions. He is extremely organized and super helpful. His personality is one of a kind and meshed with us right away. He was able to transition all of the kinds of music we loved, as well as playing the roll of a sports announcer. Everything was perfect. We could not have had such a memorable day without him. Thank you Mike!

a fun atmosphere. We had several friends and family who complimented on the spectacular emceeing and DJ experience! We highly recommend you book them! They know just how to get everyone on the dance floor and keeping the energy high. If you want a lame dance floor, you shouldn’t choose Amplified events. But it you want an unforgetable dance floor, then Amplified events is for you!!!

s have a lot of fun and don't want the night to end. He kept my wedding flowing smoothly and I literally didn't even know what time it was until I recognized the song I chose for the end. He keeps the music geared toward the audience on the dance floor. Loved working with him and will for sure use him again if an opportunity presents itself!

ove and beyond for my husband and I with not only exceeding our expectations in terms of music, but also keeping the event flowing smoothly and on schedule! Suffice it to say, if you're thinking about going with Amplified Events for your event - stop thinking and do it!!!

ake a detailed list of excellent vendors throughout NWI/Chicagoland. From the get-go, it was obvious that he’s passionate and very professional about his work. Shortly thereafter, we met Mike for lunch, and he walked us through the many options we’d have available on our big day. For some, planning the minute details of a wedding can be overwhelming, but having someone like Mike as a guide through each step made everything so much easier — and FUN! All of the vendors we worked with for our wedding were pumped to hear Mike would be working with us as well. That really meant a lot, and helped us make our decision. Mike was on-point any time I had a question regarding lighting and/or our playlist, which he took care of during the ceremony, dinner, and reception. He even played some of our favorite vinyl to add to the ambiance at dinner! If you’re looking for an experienced DJ, who will wow your guests and keep them on the dance floor, Amplified will not disappoint!

our guests commented how much they enjoyed the DJ. Overall we were very pleased with Michael Kane and are so happy we choose him!

was under control (which is priceless while planning a wedding). When our big day came around, Mike kept everything moving along right on schedule and kept people on the dance floor until it was time to shut down the party. We would highly recommend him!

mplified Events was so worth it!

did a wonderful job with music and running sound at our outdoor ceremony. As far as the reception goes everything was perfect. Announcements and toasts all went great. Once the dance floor opened it was never empty the rest of the night. Mike took our list of requests and did what he does best and read the crowd and made sure our night was magical. Two years later and we still get compliments and comments about how much fun our wedding was. I can't recommend Amplified Events enough.