Atlas is here to raise your atmosphere!
Quad Cities, Muscatine, Iowa City, Peoria, greater Illinois
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Ben Dowd
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Atlas Entertainment is here to provide you with sound, lighting, and MC solutions that will raise your event to the heavens!
With 20 years experience as a musician, 14 years live sound and 12 years MC experience, you can be sure Atlas will provide high quality sound and visual entertainment for your event.
More than just a DJ, Atlas Entertainment will help plan your events, making sure every detail of your vision becomes a reality. When you hire Atlas, you hire peace of mind. We will handle the schedule so you can go enjoy your event to the fullest! Contact Atlas Entertainment today and raise your atmosphere!
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Ben Dowd
Owner
I pride myself on being as kind and hard working as possible. I've been writing and performing music for 20 years, as well as Dj'ing weddings and engineering live sound for over a decade. That being said, I have a great appreciation for music, and for a well prepared event. With Atlas, I intend to make sure that you have the event people will remember fondly the rest of their lives.
I'm also a husband and father of one. I've been a drummer for a couple decades, and I also enjoy road cycling to stay in shape. I appreciate genuineness and quality in all facets of life.
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5.0
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Ben from Atlas Entertainment received glowing reviews from multiple newlyweds for his DJ services at their weddings. Couples praised his energy, communication, flexibility, and ability to keep the party going. Ben's attention to detail, interactive approach, and personalized touches, like the "Dollar Dash" instead of a traditional Dollar Dance, were highlighted in the reviews. Guests appreciated his music choices, seamless coordination, and responsiveness to requests, making him highly recommended for weddings and special events.Review photos
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TJ B
5.0
4/07/2025
We had a great experience with Atlas Entertainment! Ben brought the energy! It was awesome! He worked with our photographer on timing of events to help make the night run smoothly. During our reception we decide to add a photo dash to get a picture with every table and he was all over it! That turned out to be a highlight of the night! Would highly recommend Atlas Entertainment to anyone planning a wedding in the area!
response 04/08/2025
Thank you so much TJ! It was a spectacular night and I’m glad you guys had such a good tim...
e! Thanks so much for having me out and for all the fun!
Kyle D
5.0
3/23/2025
Ben at Atlas Entertainment did an amazing job for our cocktail hour and reception. He was great at communicating leading up to the day of our wedding as well as accommodating any of our request. Would highly recommend Ben!
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Zach G
5.0
12/23/2024
Dont think I can recommend Ben enough as a wedding DJ. He ran the whole ceremony smoothly and helped our first time officiant get set up and ready to go. Then when it came time for the reception he had everyone out on the dance floor. We gave Ben a few songs we wanted to hear, he worked all of those in at the best times and even through in some of his own songs that fit the vibe. The best part was my buddy, after about 12 beers, wanted to get second mic so he could provide lead vocals on a few songs. Ben hustled up and set up a second mic, hilarity ensued. Ben was a great DJ who pushed an already memorable night to the next level. He set the vibe for the best party of the year
response 12/24/2024
Thanks so much Zach! I say it a lot on here, but I will remember your wedding forever. I d...
on’t think I’ve ever laughed that hard at a wedding and it was on par for the funnest nights I’ve ever had. I’d have to give your crowd top marks, everyone showed up to party. Thanks again for letting me be a part of it and let me know if you guys come back around this way!
Thomas H
5.0
12/18/2024
Ben was amazing! He was so engaging and fun-loving! He had so many great suggestions including his “Dollar Dash” instead of an awkward Dollar Dance! He was flexible enough to let my wife’s Uncle MC the classic shoe game, and he went above and beyond the call of duty, even going so far as to mop the dance floor when a drink was spilled! He truly made our day a party we will never forget! Would highly recommend!
response 12/24/2024
Thanks a bunch Thomas! I’m glad you guys had such a great time. It was a beautiful night a...
nd I had a lot of fun, it was really cool having your uncle involved! Thanks again for having me!
Rachel B
5.0
11/18/2024
Craig DJ’d our October 2024 wedding reception, and helped us to make it everything that we wanted it to be! His customer service and communication is fantastic, and he’s just all-around a great person to work with. We also had communication with Ben early on, who is amazing as well. Craig really went above and beyond, making special accommodations to let me climb behind the booth to “DJ” my favorite song, which was a fun memory that I’ll always have to look back on!
Bri G
5.0
11/11/2024
Absolutely wonderful! Vendor was great with communication!
Vendor listened to our request and was able to give us the best wedding ceremony and reception. Would give 10 stars if allowed!
Anna F
5.0
10/29/2024
Ben was absolutely amazing! made our special day one to remember and made sure to tailor his services to our requests. He met with us multiple times to nail down our details, and truly impressed not only us, but our guests as well. We had many people tell us he was the best dj at any wedding they've ever been too. For any special event, big or small, I can't recommend Atlas enough! you will not be disappointed!
response 10/30/2024
Wow thank you Anna! It was truly a pleasure to work for you guys and it was a memorable ev...
ening with everything we got to do. I’m flattered you guys and guests were so happy with my services. Let’s do it again sometime!
Kayla M
5.0
10/14/2024
Ben was a BLAST!!! All of our bridal party came up to us asking where we found such a fun DJ. He did a great job reading the dance floor to keep the party going all night long. Ben was interactive with the crowd and our experience felt so personalized and special.
Ben was very responsive to my husband and I throughout the process. He listened to our requests. Our parents, officiant, MOH, and Best Man were all given great instructions for their speaking points and felt more confident. If you want to have fun at your wedding, you should hire Ben!
response 10/16/2024
Oh man thank you Kayla! Even after doing all these weddings it genuinely still feels so fl...
attering reading this stuff. You guys were such a pleasure and it was a super fun night. Thanks for having me and I hope to see you guys again sometime!
Mattison D
5.0
10/01/2024
Atlas Entertainment did a phenomenal job at our wedding! Our DJ Craig was top notch with addressing our wishes and verifying they're correct! The music was amazing, everybody had tons of compliments. No delays due to malfunctioning equipment, and he totally respected and followed my timeline. Overall, we would go on and on about how fantastic of a job they did, but I know most of you don't have all day to read one review. If anything, just BOOK THEM FOR YOUR WEDDING!!!!
Bailey N
5.0
9/28/2024
From the first meeting we had with Ben we knew we needed him to DJ at our wedding! He was very easy to work with and more than willing to accommodate all our wishes and needs! I would HIGHY recommend using his services. He’s an a absolute delight to work with especially for someone’s big day! I have gotten so many compliments from my guests saying how amazing his music choices were! He also played a major role in helping our wedding planning and was more than willing to give suggestions to us as needed! We could not imagine our wedding day without Ben and his amazing ability to find the right songs. Thank you so much for all you did for us!
Madison B
5.0
9/23/2024
Craig was INCREDIBLE. He was great with communicating beforehand, and also showed up early on the day of with a really nice setup. He had great up-lighting and a fog machine, and the music was amazing! It very much matched our vibe, and everything went off without a hitch. We received compliments all weekend from our guests about how great our DJ was with communicating the timeline and keeping everyone hyped up. We would absolutely recommend working with him!
Grace H
5.0
9/14/2024
Ben was so was much fun for our wedding! He was super helpful and quick to respond leading up to the day. Meetings with him worked nicely with our schedules and were always very informative. The day of the Wedding he really helped keep our reception moving smoothly and to schedule. We had so many compliments on how awesome our DJ was and our dance floor was packed all night long. I’d definitely go with Atlas Entertainment again!
Rylee B
5.0
9/01/2024
Craig did AMAZING at our wedding! He was so willing to work with all the hectic things and last second changes. He organized a dollar dash for us instead of a dollar dance and it was a HUGE hit!!!
Mackenzie W
5.0
8/13/2024
My husband and I cannot recommend Atlas Entertainment enough!! Ben had everyone dancing all night long! He was so easy to work with and so fun to have with us on our day! You can tell he truly enjoys what he does and that reflected in how fun everything was! We wish we could relive the night over and over again!
response 08/13/2024
Thank you so much Mackenzie! You guys were a fabulous couple and your party was so fun. Th...
ank you, genuinely, for having me. Now go make your friends get engaged so we can party again!
Madyson H
5.0
8/12/2024
Craig was the DJ at our wedding, and he was absolutely amazing! He made the planning process and our wedding day so easy and seamless. Our dance floor was literally always busy, and people are still talking about the great music! I would recommend Craig to anyone!
Erin K
5.0
8/02/2024
Ben and Craig were the best to work with! From my initial inquiry, Ben was so responsive and helpful in answering questions and providing information. Craig was the DJ for our wedding and from planning texts/calls to the day of, he alleviated stress and made sure things flowed well. And the dance floor was a blast thanks to the music he picked. Would recommend Atlas to anyone!
Allison C
5.0
7/30/2024
Ben and Craig at Atlas were amazing!! They were so communicative and flexible. Craig DJ’d for us and made an effort to chat with us remotely about what our vision for the day was. Our wedding as a bit unorthodox as we are from NY but had our wedding at the Field of Dreams in Iowa and the guys at Atlas showed so much enthusiasm for that!
On the day, Craig was on top of the timeline and helped to keep things flowing. He played a wide variation of music based on what we told him that we liked. He also took some video and shared them with me afterwards! So many of our guest told us that the music was great and kept the party going.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Atlas and wish I lived in Iowa so I could use them for my next event!!
response 08/02/2024
Thank you Allison, and thanks for letting me be a part of it! One of my favorite weddings ...
I’ve been part of and the fact that it was on the Field of Dreams made it awesome. If you ever find yourself back in Iowa, hit me up for the party! - Craig
Elijah H
5.0
7/25/2024
Ben was absolutely amazing, he was super easy to work with every single step of the way. We had so many compliments on the music that was played and how well he did. He was a massive crowd favorite. I can’t stress enough how amazing he did. If I had to have our wedding again I’d hire Atlas EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!!
response 07/26/2024
Thank you so much Elijah! As a DJ it always seems like I’m the one making other people’s n...
ights, but truthfully I needed your party that night as much as anyone! Man it was fun and it was a pleasure to work for you. I’d love to party with you guys again sometime!
Rebecca P
5.0
7/09/2024
Craig did our wedding and it was absolutely amazing and so fun! He was flexible and fulfilled the specific requests that we had regarding timing for the ceremony and grand entrance into the reception. He even found a specific song I wanted for my walk down the aisle that had clear quality. We had a theme wedding of Enchanted Forest with Dungeons and Dragons chic, and he catered to us to make it feel exactly how we wanted. We used the fog machine from the Gold Package deal and it was such a great addition to the reception. I highly recommend Atlas Entertainment for hosting your next event! If I could do the day all over again I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to be in the place of Craig as our DJ.
response 07/10/2024
Thank you so much, Becca! I loved that you both brought your own personal element to your ...
big day, and I was so glad to be able to help bring your vision of it to life. Those are memories you’ll have forever, thanks for letting me be a part of it! - Craig
Amanda B
5.0
7/01/2024
Ben thank you so much for dj our wedding. All times best DJ that I’ve ever been around seeing you kept the music going. You scavenge hunt if any bride is looking for some fun activity hands-down the best thing I’ve ever seen it was so fun everyone loved it. They’re still talking about it 10 out of 10 any other party that I have I’m going to book you for all future events that I have, just amazing. You read the crowd very very well made our day the best.
response 07/01/2024
Thank you so much Amanda! It was a lot of fun, both your families were great company and i...
t was a pleasure working for you guys. Thanks for being a fun couple! Congrats again!
alicia L
5.0
6/30/2024
BEN IS AMAZING!!!! Best DJ in the QC! I could not be more pleased with having worked with Ben this year planning my wedding. He was so helpful with the planning process and so easy to talk to. Coordinating with vendors was one of the more difficult aspects of planning but Ben’s communication and care for his clients is amazing. The music for our wedding superseded my expectations. Everyone talked about how much they loved the DJ and several people took his name down for future events. Thanks again Ben!
response 06/30/2024
Thank you so much Alicia! Clients like you make this business such a pleasure I’m just so ...
happy you guys had a great time, despite the weather issues! Congrats again and it would be great to see you guys again sometime!
Shelsey C
5.0
6/28/2024
Ben did a magnificent job on our wedding day! He is professional and courteous! He truly pulled the whole day together!
If you want a great DJ and a great event, I would truly recommend Ben at the top of the list!
response 06/29/2024
Thank you so much Shelsey! I loved working for you guys and your venue! What a powerful, m...
emorable, and fun day. Thank you so much for letting me share it with you. Congrats again to you!
David V
5.0
6/23/2024
Atlas is the best DJ you will ever have. From the first meeting to the conclusion of our wedding Ben was extremely professional. He had everything planned out for us and made sure that we had the music we wanted when we wanted it. The sound quality was superb. He has lighting fog machine and everything else you could imagine for the dance floor. He did a great job incorporating in our guests requests. Atlas is a bargain for the price and Ben is the best. He made our reception something that our family and friends will be talking about for years!!
response 06/23/2024
Thanks David! MAN what a party that was! So freaking fun! I’m glad you guys were so happy ...
and it was a genuine pleasure to work for you. You guys have a beautiful connection. Thanks again!!
Kelly B
5.0
6/17/2024
Craig was absolutely amazing! He hit banger after banger. I never even had a chance to pee because every song was great! He totally got the vibe of our guests and kept the dancing going all night. We had some issues with other vendors and he helped manage everything and keep the night on schedule. He's a rockstar. I cannot say enough good things.
He got to the venue even before we did and spent a ton of time on sound checks. We even saw him walking around during the night and doing sound checks as people moved in and out to make sure it was all still good. We had a projector to play our ceremony from our elopement. He spent a good 30+ minutes making sure it was just right and that every seat in the venue could see the screen.
He is the only DJ I will hire for any future parties. 1000/10 highly recommend
response 06/18/2024
Wow, thank you so much! I had a great time working with you all, you came to party. I’m so...
glad to have been part of making your big day something special.
Looking forward to the next party, hit me up!! - Craig
Heather M
5.0
6/11/2024
Ben was absolutely nothing short of AMAZING! We've been to several weddings with him as a DJ and he knows how to keep a party going! Not only is he easy to work with, but his price is a bargain! When we started wedding planning, Ben at Atlas Entertainment was first on our list to get. Our guests are still raving about how good the music was and how interactive Ben was as a DJ. Our sound equipment for the ceremony was set up without any issues or technical problems- a feat in and of itself in an outdoor rural setting. Thank you for everything Ben!! You're the absolute best!!
response 06/11/2024
Thanks so much Heather! You guys are wonderful and it was great to come out and DJ for you...
. I especially appreciate being able to drop Marianas Trench on the floor! Congrats again and I look forward to seeing you guys again!
Rusty R
5.0
6/05/2024
Ben did a great job at my son's and daughter in law's reception! I had been at receptions when Atlas was the DJ and it was always great. Don't hesitate to hire this company for your wedding!
response 06/05/2024
Thanks so much Rusty! It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to more partie...
s in the future!
Dalton B
5.0
6/04/2024
Altas entertainment was awesome all the way through the process! Craig and Ben were both amazing in getting everything set up and feeling that we were in good hands. Craig was an excellent DJ that kept the dance floor going all night! The music and sound quality were great, and he went above and beyond throughout the whole day between the ceremony, dinner, speeches, first dances, and great dance floor throughout the reception. I highly recommend using Atlas entertainment for your wedding, we’re glad we did!
response 06/05/2024
You all brought the party! Such a fun night with so many amazing people who never stopped ...
dancing. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of it! -Craig
Harper F
5.0
6/04/2024
Craig was communicative, honest, professional, and had just the right vibe for our sappy, silly, Sapphic wedding. He admitted to us that this was his first time dj-ing a queer wedding, but if he hadn't told us, I don't think we would have guessed. He knows what he's doing and is clearly able to adjust to just about anything (even on the fly).
response 06/05/2024
I’m so happy you all had a great time. Thank you so much for letting me be part of one of ...
the many amazing memories you both will share. You all were a blast! -Craig
Karlie R
5.0
6/03/2024
Ben from Atlas Entertainment QC was absolutely amazing to work with throughout our wedding process. From the every little detail, to the dance party at the end of the night, everything was perfect. In fact, he had people on the dance floor the ENTIRE night. I would have Ben DJ at another special event in a heartbeat, and recommend him for all things wedding reception!
response 06/03/2024
Thank you so much Karlie! It was a pleasure partying with you and I’m glad you guys had su...
ch a good time. Your guests really held on all night! 🤘Congrats again and maybe we’ll see each other at another wedding sometime!
Alli M
5.0
5/14/2024
Ben was extremely professional and thorough in making sure we had music that we loved. He checked in with us a handful of times and kept things very low stress for us. He was super amenable to whatever level of control we wanted over the song list- we could’ve specified every song, given him a general vibe, or somewhere in between (what we did). He was a pleasure to work with- I’m honestly kind of sad I won’t be working with him anymore! He suggested a couple of games to get the dancing started and my guests LOVED it! We had many compliments about him from our guests- even my photographer loved him! He was a huge part in making my wedding the absolute blast it was. You won’t regret hiring him!
response 05/15/2024
Thank you so much Alli! It was a genuine pleasure working with you guys. Your taste in mus...
ic was awesome and both of you had a contagious joy about you. Thank you for having me out and for all the kind words. 🙏🏼 Congratulations!
Drew A
5.0
4/30/2024
Atlas Entertainment saved our wedding. We had Craig DJ our wedding and he hit it out of the park from the Ceremony; where he set my disabled uncle with a headset so he didn’t have to hold a microphone while he officiated, correctly adjusted microphone output for my wife and Is vows, and getting 100+ to a separate floor for cocktail hour where he had speakers already playing beautiful instrumentals. And the Reception; where he got things going with speeches, and then everyone on the dance floor right when it opened up. But when I say he saved the night, I mean it; My aunt broke her hip after a fall near her table (she is okay) and had to be taken out on a stretcher which can really put a damper onto a reception. After she was taken out and Craig extremely respectfully and carefully was able to get the party right back up and going moments later. My wife will forever talk about how Craig is a wizard for managing to get everyone back out and dancing. Atlas Entertainment took what could have been a night ruining event (again she is fine) and got things back on track without skipping a beat and did so in a way where we did not feel it was too soon. Craig is cool under pressure and made our wedding night one for the ages. Can not recommend Atlas enough.
Giselle R
5.0
4/28/2024
We absolutely loved having DJ Craig at our wedding! He was so organized, professional, and an incredible DJ. He did a great job of energizing the crowd and MCing the event. Would highly recommend Atlas Entertainment!
response 05/01/2024
Thank you so much and thanks for letting me be part of your big day! You all made my job e...
asy. Such a great crowd that never stopped dancing! Congrats again! -Craig
Kaytlin J
5.0
3/25/2024
Ben was so much fun! He completely understood the vibes we were going for (fun, early 2000s and 2010s!). The games he suggested really livened up the party and made for some of my favorite moments of the night! We'd recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for their event!
response 03/26/2024
Thank you so much Kaytlin! You guys were such a pleasure to worth with and I am honored to...
have been a part of your special day. Congrats again!
Corey O
5.0
2/13/2024
Ben was an excellent DJ to work with. He did a great job communicating with us through the planning stage and was extremely helpful in keeping everything on track on our wedding day. Everyone had an amazing time and he was a major part of that. He was a real pro and we would recommend him to anyone getting married.
Emily S
5.0
12/04/2023
Craig and Ben were wonderful to work with. We met them at a friend’s wedding. Ben helped us get arranged and Craig did our ceremony and reception. The sound, lights, and coordinating were on point. We appreciated being able to give a list of our favorite music and music we thought would go well at the reception for dancing and he played all of that for us. We had a tiny wedding (fewer than 40 people) but 75% danced pretty much the whole time. I would recommend Atlas Entertainment to anyone who wants their reception to be full of good sounding music and great MCing.
response 02/11/2024
Thank you so much Emily! We genuinely appreciate the work we do and all the positive feedb...
ack. I’m pleased that the process was easy and that Craig did such a great job for you! Congrats again!
George R
5.0
11/24/2023
Ben was a JOY to work with. His style fit ours so well that he really made everything about our wedding day that much easier and more fun. He was always open to meeting with us and very accommodating throughout the process leading up to the big day.
On the wedding day, he did a fantastic job with MC’ing and with the party in general. Our dance floor was popping off all night with dancing and overall great music taste. Couldn’t recommend working with him more! Three weeks after and people are still letting us know how much they loved Atlas Entertainment and the party Ben brought!!
response 11/24/2023
Thank you so much George! It was a seriously fun night and I thank you guys so much for ha...
ving me. I’m glad you and your guests were happy with the party! It was a really fun one. Congrats again!
Danielle M
5.0
11/17/2023
One of the highlights of our day was having Craig as our DJ! He absolutely killed it! We’ve gotten so many compliments on how great the music was at the reception. Dance floor was going all night! Thanks again Craig!!
response 11/24/2023
Thanks so much Danielle! I’ve said it before but I couldn’t be happier with Craig’s work t...
his year. It’s great to have him on board, and I’m so glad you guys had such a great time! Congrats!
Megan C
5.0
11/15/2023
Ben was professional, reliable, responsive and kept our wedding organized and fun the entire day & night! He made the planning process seamless and stress free by asking the right questions & giving his input on ideas when requested. We were very laid back with wedding planning and didn't want the stress of making an entire playlist for our reception and Ben was able to keep the energy going the entire night based on just a few song suggestions from us. I can say for certain our wedding would not have been a success without him and would definitely recommend him to anyone on the search for an event DJ!
response 12/16/2023
Thank you so much Megan! You guys were so much fun and I will forever remember your first ...
dance. 🔥Thanks again for having me and congrats!!
Sierra E
5.0
11/13/2023
Ben was amazing to work with beginning to end. He was creative and willing to help us find a way to make our vision practical for all our guests. He did a fabulous job communicating with us and the various other vendors involved. It was obvious to all that he loves what he does and is invested in everyone having a positive experience. I recieved so many compliments from our guests about the atmosphere he created. Thank you so much Ben, you helped to make our night perfect!
Samantha W
5.0
11/12/2023
These guys were awesome and they worked with us to make sure we had everything we needed
Aly F
5.0
10/28/2023
Ben did such a great job at our ceremony and reception! I was worried about people getting bored but he kept the party going and folks loved the energy he brought to the whole day. I highly recommend Atlas Entertainment!
response 10/29/2023
Thank you Aly! It was a pleasure working for you guys, and the party was great! I’ll never...
forget Vanilla Ice! The highlight of my night! Thanks again and congrats to the both of you!
Madeline C
5.0
10/23/2023
My husband and I have not stopped talking about how thankful we are that we went with Atlas for our wedding.
Ben. Was. Amazing.
He was all over it from, well, way before the actual wedding happened, as he is very organized and made time for a few meetings with us leading up to the wedding to ensure that we were all on the same page so that things would run smoothly.
He was on time in arriving to the venue for set up on wedding day. He checked in with my husband and I to make sure all was going well. He was organized and had a schedule he was using to know when cake cutting, first dances, announcements, and all of those things were happening.
And, most importantly, when the dance floor opened up, he was very in-tune with the energy of the room and knew exactly what songs to play to keep the dance floor PACKED. The most popular comment I have had from my wedding guests was that the dance floor at our wedding was one of the fullest they've EVER seen. I agree. And it was SO awesome. Ben really, really cares about the crowd and their experience, and pays close attention to what he can do to keep the good vibes going. We are so thankful to him and the absolute party he threw at our reception!!
response 10/23/2023
Thank you SO MUCH Maddy! Sincerely, thank you for all the compliments and I couldn’t be mo...
re flattered you guys were so pleased with my service!
Your dance floor was friggin awesome, man what a party. THAT’S how you start a new marriage! 🤘😎
Thanks so much for your hospitality, generosity, and energy! Congrats again! Hope to see you around!
Melissa Z
5.0
10/16/2023
My husband and I were both very busy with work while planning for our wedding. Ben eased our minds by offering good suggestions for how to keep the guests engaged during our wedding reception. He read the crowd and played what our guests wanted to hear! The dance floor was almost never empty...he lead a great night!
response 10/16/2023
Thank you so much Melissa! Im so glad I was able to make things easier and funner for you ...
guys! It was a pleasure working for you guys and thanks again for having me!
Eric S
5.0
10/15/2023
Ben did an amazing job as the dj at our wedding. His energy level was through the roof and he kept the dance floor packed all night long. He was constantly stringing songs together in the same genre and feel effortlessly, even with our eclectic music taste constantly challenging him to do so. He made sure to get all our must plays blasting on the speakers at appropriate times throughout the night. At the end of the night Ben seemed to have just as much fun as everyone else who danced all night. We highly recommend Atlas Entertainment for all your dj services if you want to have an event that will be remembered for being a total banger!
response 10/16/2023
Wow thank you Eric! I am super flattered you guys were so happy with everything! I had a g...
reat time with you guys, and your ceremony was unbelievably powerful, I will remember it forever. Your venue was SO cool too! Thanks again for having me and congrats!
Lauren W
5.0
10/10/2023
Ben is truly amazing at what he does. We booked him as our DJ for our October 2023 wedding based on his glowing reviews, and he did not disappoint! He was very responsive and helpful with music suggestions throughout the planning process. He built us the perfect playlists for both the ceremony and reception based off of our suggestions and we received so many compliments from our guests throughout the night! Ben has one of the best setups for equipment and supplied multiple microphones for our guest speakers. He made sure the night moved smoothly and was flexible when things popped up or changed last minute. I can’t recommend Ben enough as a wedding DJ!
response 10/10/2023
Dang thank you Lauren! You guys were seriously so great to work for and it was so much fun...
hanging and partying with your family and friends. I'm so glad you were not only happy with my equipment, but also my presence and craft. Congrats again to you both and I'd love to run into you guys at another wedding someday!
Maddi P
5.0
10/09/2023
Craig was super helpful through the whole planning process of our wedding and gave us great ideas to incorporate our guests with fun games! Atlas Entertainment is great and super kind! They had great communication and I would recommend them for any event!
response 10/10/2023
Awesome Maddi! I'm glad that our whole process was smooth and easy, and I couldn't be happ...
ier about Craig this year, he has really knocked it out of the park. Thanks again for having us and congrats!
Samantha C
5.0
10/09/2023
Ben is an AMAZING DJ. When my husband and I were planning our wedding for the end of July 2023, we really wanted to find a good venue, caterer, and DJ. If those three are great, then the wedding will be successful. The easiest and one of the best decisions we made was going with Ben as the DJ. He provided the music for both the ceremony and the reception. We met twice on facetime prior to the wedding getting everything set so he knew exactly what we wanted. I was impressed with how organized, prepared, and accommodating he was. I wanted my guests to have a lot of fun and my family has a lot of weird traditions. Ben not only delivered, but met all my requests with enthusiasm. We got tons of compliments about how fun it was and people who never usually dancing were out on the dance floor with everyone else having a great time.
I want to add, things go wrong sometimes. If you want to make sure you have a DJ that can handle hiccups, Ben is the DJ you want. He was so prepared and collected that even when he got a flat tire and no way to fix it, he found a way to get everything to the venue and get set up well before the wedding.
We had the perfect wedding and a large part of that is because Ben was our DJ. Thank you Ben!
response 10/09/2023
Oh my gosh thank you Samantha! I’m gonna just say it, you were one of the most flexible an...
d chill brides ever, so considerate. There were SO MANY THINGS that went wrong that day, and you handled it with such an amazing attitude.
Thank you so much for the compliments, and I’m SUPER glad to hear that folks that don’t normally dance got out there! I don’t get to hear that kind of stuff!
Thanks again, and I’d love to party with you guys again someday!
Danielle C
5.0
10/03/2023
I cannot emphasize enough what an excellent choice Ben was as a DJ for my September 2023 wedding! He was responsive, understood what we wanted, and brought our wedding reception to life. Our wedding had a pretty mixed bag of guests in terms of age and preferred music styles, and I was worried about playing music that everyone was going to enjoy. Ben put together such a great variety of music that got everyone on their feet and kept the dance floor full the entire night. He also honored our (extensive) do-not-play and must-play lists which was much appreciated! Not only is Ben a talented DJ, but his equipment is top notch. Our ceremony was in an open field with no access to electricity, so I was worried how getting music and microphone set up out there would work. Ben has a wireless setup that worked perfectly for that exact situation and the sound quality was great. All that being said, I highly recommend Ben of Atlas Entertainment for your wedding/event!
response 10/03/2023
Wow thanks Danielle! What an extensive and glowing review! Thank you, sincerely, for takin...
g so much time on it. I’m also sincerely happy that you guys had such a great time! It really was a ton of fun. I also appreciate the mention of my equipment! I have spared no expense to make sure your events look and sound amazing and I’m glad you guys noticed! Thanks again for having me and congrats to you both!
Savanah S
5.0
10/02/2023
Ben was fantastic! Super professional, communicative, brought fun game ideas to the table for our special night, and even worked with the crowd we had. There wasn’t much dance floor participation from our guests, but Ben worked with it to keep everyone enjoying the night regardless of what suited them! I couldn’t have asked for more! He is fantastic at what he does.
response 10/02/2023
Thank you so much Savanah! Every crowd is a little different and not everyone is a party a...
nimal, and it’s important to just roll with it and keep it fun regardless! It was truly a pleasure working for you and Taylor and I’m excited to maybe party again with you guys someday! Congrats!
Erin C
5.0
10/02/2023
DJ Ben was the life of the party. He took our suggestions perfectly and made sure our ceremony and reception audio was heard by everyone. He introduced us to some fun games to keep the crowd entertained. I would truly recommend him to anyone!
response 10/02/2023
Thank you so much Erin! I’m stoked that you guys had such a good time and we’re happy with...
my service. I had a blast with you guys. Congrats and I’m glad you guys made it home safe!
Marilee M
5.0
10/01/2023
Awesome job!
Ben and Craig were both easy to talk to and were very helpful when I wasn’t sure of the answers to questions they had. Craig kept things on a good schedule all night and was understanding if we changed the schedule up just a little. He kept people dancing all night!
Thank you guys for making it an easy experience!
response 10/02/2023
Thanks so much Marilee! I knew Craig would do a great job for you! I’m glad we could help ...
make the process easier, and most of all that your dance was legit! Thanks again for hiring us and congrats to you both!
Hannah M
5.0
9/27/2023
There are no words to describe how absolutely phenomenal Craig was! Our dance floor was never empty! He did a fantastic job at the music selection and there was never a dull moment! Honestly, he was one of (if not) THE BEST Djs I’ve ever seen at a wedding!
response 09/29/2023
Thank you so much Hannah! I’m so happy to have Craig on board and I’m delighted that you g...
uys had such a great time! Congrats again!
Dominique D
5.0
9/17/2023
Ask for Craig!! Trust me on this. 11/10 stars to Atlas entertainment for making Bill & Dom’s wedding day the best day ever. Our Silver package covered everything we needed. And it is worth every penny! Highly recommend these guys!
Maria M
5.0
9/17/2023
Ben is the BEST DJ. He was really communicative, made all the announcements perfectly, and is just overall a great person to work with. He exceeded all expectations for us. The dance floor was full all night and we loved that Ben was part of the party! Couldn’t recommend him more.
response 09/17/2023
Gosh thanks Maria! You guys were so wonderful to work with and WOW what a dance floor. SO ...
MUCH FUN. I couldn’t be happier than you guys had such a good time! Congrats again and I’d love to party with you guys again someday. 🔥
Colin L
5.0
9/13/2023
Craig was a great DJ who played the largest role in setting the tone for our wedding. He worked with my wife and I beforehand (even very last minute) to make sure any songs we wanted were played. We chose to provide a handful of songs for our night's "vibe" and Craig was knowledgeable enough and confident in his abilities to throw in additional songs that fit what we wanted. We're glad Craig had the autonomy to play great music all night, even with little input; it was one less thing for us to worry about before and during the wedding day.
response 09/13/2023
Thank you so much Colin! I am so happy Craig nailed it for you! It’s an honor to have him ...
on board and I’m glad you guys had such a great time! Thanks for taking the time to review and congratulations to the both of you!
Allison D
5.0
9/11/2023
Ben was fantastic for our wedding!!! He was involved in every aspect of our reception and the flow going:) He even made adjustments to our itinerary day off to ensure the happiness of us and our guests. I would highly recommend him! He was very well priced and accommodating. Ben was also very responsive through text and got back to me immediately with a concerns or changes throughout our planning:) The dance floor was packed all night thanks to him!!!
response 09/14/2023
Thank you so much Allison! I love what I do and I’m so glad you guys had such a great time...
! Your dance floor was fire! Congrats again to both of you. 🎊
Rachel S
5.0
8/29/2023
Our DJ Craig did an absolute amazing job. He exceeded our expectations. He was wonderful at communicating and creating a playlist that we loved at our reception. Our reception wouldn’t have been what it was without him! 10/10 recommend!!
response 09/06/2023
Thank you so much Jacob! I’m so glad Craig killed it for you and I’m so pleased to know we...
made the whole process easier for you. Congrats again!
Matt K
5.0
8/20/2023
Craig was awesome! Very professional and accommodating. Highly recommend and would use again!
response 08/21/2023
Thanks so much Matt! It was a pleasure to party with you guys and congratulations again! H...
ope to party with you again someday!
Jerry G
4.0
8/19/2023
Atlas entertainment DJ was very professional and easy to work with. Ben kept in contact and was available throughout the planning. He requested that we submit music that we wanted to hear at our reception. We were pleased with our reception..
response 08/19/2023
Thanks Jerry! It was a true pleasure working for you guys and thanks for having me. Please...
let me know how I can improve my service! Congrats to you guys again!
Olivia W
5.0
8/07/2023
Ben did a wonderful job at our wedding! He was so on top of everything that was going on. He made sure the dancing never stopped and could definitely read the room on what your guests liked. He truly made our wedding everything we wanted. Thank you Ben!
response 08/07/2023
Hey thanks Olivia! It was wonderful coming up there to work with you guys. What a beautifu...
l day and night you had! Fireworks?! I won’t be forgetting that one! Thanks again for having me out and for letting me have so much fun with you guys.
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