Esteem Entertainment

they came into the audiance to get everyone dancing. My guests didn't stop telling us that they were excellent. If you are planning a wedding or party you need to go and check out this band and i can guarentee you won't be dissapointed. I have one more daughter getting married in the near future and I will definitely be calling Jack up again. I want to thank the entire band for making my daughter's wedding a funtastic evening.

who would play a variety of music, get everyone on the dance floor and a band who was affordable. Reel Time Band did not disappoint! Jack was always available throughout the entire wedding planning process and answered any questions we had. It is so evident this band has so much experience and is so professional and the day went on without any glitches. The band played the ENTIRE night and there was never a moment where a recorded song was just playing in the background. They PERFORMED and involved all the guests. I can’t even tell you how many compliments we have gotten-a month later and it’s all people are talking about…”Where did you find that band?!!” They truly made our wedding night one of the most wonderful days of our lives; I can’t say enough good things about this band! An excellent choice and I highly recommend! Stephanie & Anthony 6.9.18

eased with all of the songs he played and we were blown away by how many people he kept on the dance floor. Everyone was having a great time dancing and all of our family and friends raved about the music. He played all of our requests and made everything run so smoothly!! We would recommend his services for weddings or any event to all of our family and friends!!

From providing the equipment at our outdoor ceremony to the cocktail hour music and the party itself was awesome! The variety of music they played was awesome! OUR DANCE FLOOR WAS PACKED ALL NIGHT! I even rapped Juicy by Biggie Smalls with the band! Our guests are still raving about them! It was so awesome, definitely one of our best wedding decisions!

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many of them are completely cost prohibitive. I had almost given up when my mom came across the Esteem All Stars and sent me the link. I was a little nervous at first because we live and work in NYC which made it challenging for us to attempt to see them live before booking, but we decided to take a chance based on what we saw in their video clips and are so glad that we did! We emailed back and forth with Dominic Longo who was always available to answer our questions and were amazed when he shared a quote that was reasonable. We had some special requests for our ceremony music- I wanted to walk down the aisle to a song from Hamilton and my husband and I had a plan for a surprise flash mob to Canon Rock during our recessional. No request was too big (or too strange) for them and they handled it all wonderfully. On the day of the wedding, they even came with an extra vocalist who ended up being the life of the party (and could do the old Frank Sinatra songs like a BOSS!) Our guests raved about the band for weeks after the wedding and even now, four months later, we are still getting compliments about them. I could not recommend them more highly!

ltiple floors of a building, we had a live singer, and multiple timed dances – all of which Dominic handled without breaking a sweat. He read the crowd, had 200 people dancing for hours on end, and left the room cleaner than he found it. He is the best man for the job, no question!

the night away. They are in Freehold but came up to Hoboken and Montclair for us. Can’t say enough - Jack and Dominic are both great. Thank you Esteem!

orth to ensure that they sent the right DJ accounted for all specific requests (attire, lighting, and playlists for dinner and dancing). Music and emcee services are something that can ruin an event, but you are paying for peace of mind with Esteem, because they are, in every sense, professionals. And if you're fortunate enough to have DJ Mike work your event, you're getting the best of the best... he's an absolute legend!

y smoothly. It was truly amazing. To anyone considering getting a DJ for their wedding, I highly recommend Dominic.

. No drama ! The evening went smoothly and everyone had a great time. Thanks again !

dance! Thank you so much--

ally knew how to throw a party! He was a super emcee and kept the night moving along. Planning what music we wanted to play was easy and he advised us on our music selection. And the price point was spot on. Thanks, Esteem!

worked smoothly and seamlessly to make a great time. As well as having a DJ and band, we also had a line dancer who Dominic recommended. She was amazing!! She had people off their feet and on the dance floor the entire event and everybody had a blast dancing with her. There were a lot of people that claimed they "couldn't dance" but the line dancer made it so easy to do, anyone could do it, and they did!! The combination of all 3 groups made an amazing wedding. They didn't have me worried at all and I was satisfied with the overall production.

ions - and with a guest list of 350, we had a lot of requests. Dominic was invaluable as an MC. He was able to feel the crowd and improvise as any and all weddings require. He even showed up a day early to scout the venue and get a better understanding of what the evening would entail. He was willing to go above and beyond the call of duty, and as the bride, I truly cannot imagine what we would have done without him. As far as the band goes - country music is certainly their forte. I was sad that I didn't get to meet or work with Jack, whom I worked with initially to create a contract. Also, another band member became very I'll and was unable to make it last minute, but band and DJ were able to improvise accordingly and they even re-imbursed us for the trouble. We made some last minute changes and added Dominic as a DJ per recommendation. This troupe is willing and able to travel long distances and they will likely significantly underbid their competition. One reason for this is because depending on distance traveled, you may be responsible for providing their accommodations - but they are easy to please! I was impressed by their professionalism and general desire to please the crowd. I would have liked to have them play longer!

d Dominick were incredibly responsive during the whole process. Getting back to me promptly via email, and having the band learn our requested songs. They absolutely blew us away with our first dance song, and played all of our requests. The keyboard and sax for our cocktail hour was the perfect addition, and helped set the tone for the evening. We were a little nervous not having heard them live before the event, but it was very evident that that was not necessary. Do not stop do not pass go, book the Esteem All Stars for your next event, they will not disappoint! Thank you so much for making our wedding the best night of our lives! We hope we get to use you guys again sometime.

ption. He was easy to work with and kept was great about keeping us on track with wedding music selections right up to our wedding day.

nveyed, and the DJ-ing was lively and fun without being overwhelming. We were very impressed with his professionalism, ability to set up/work independently and attentiveness.

gh various work events and personal events, I find most in this area to be too showy and all about themselves. DJ Dominic was able to keep the party going without hogging his own microphone or making himself the star of the show. In a world of self-centered DJs, Dominic was a refreshing change. His price was MORE THAN FAIR and he made working with him so easy. DJ Dominic will be back to our community again in the near future and I have now switched to him as my preferred DJ for personal events as well.

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h, from answering (very quickly I might add) all of my random questions to providing "smart" guidance on a non-typical wedding. THANK YOU!! We had a blast.

ns enjoying the music. You guys did a great job of mixing it up, giving the older folks some stuff they remembered but cool enough for young people to dance to. And the newer stuff you played was great! The last set rocked and brought everyone out. Awesome. Thanks so much for the experience. People are still talking about it.

es had a perfect night.

ough nick associated with Domenic and all of our guests complemented him and the amazing photobooth! So many props and my husband and I received a great picture and photo Album at the end of the night! They worked very well together. I can't say enough amazing things about the both of them! If you want a stress free experience and a DJ that clearly loves what he does Domenic is your guy! Thanks again to both Domenic and nick!!!

phenomenal. I just knew when he walked in the door he was going to be a great fit for our party. The residents danced all night and his selection of music was exactly what they love. I told him and want you to know he was the best DJ I’ve ever worked with!!

. Everybody had a great time dancing during the reception too. Our one friend said every time he went to request a song, Dominic somehow had it queued up next! Excellent job!

d I are very happy with Dominic and his music selections for our wedding! I highly recommend Dominic for your upcoming event!

ition from current top-40 hits and classics to traditional and modern Portuguese music was flawless and at no time was there ever a lull in the entertainment! We continue to receive complements on the band and the set lists that you put together and we could never have imagined so many of our American guests and Portuguese guests having such a good time sharing each others cultures. At all times throughout the night, regardless of the genre playing, EVERYONE was out on the dance floor! We still can't believe that you delivered exactly what we had imagined with so little back and forth needed... you easily picked up on our vision for the night from our first meeting, and with just a few follow up conversations you completely nailed it. At no time did our wedding "drag" and the fact that so many people stayed to the wee hours of the morning to dance says a lot. Thank you so much for making our wedding day such an amazing event!

heet for him with all the specific info (1st dance song, cake cutting song, etc) that he needs as well as more general information like what type of genre you want. We went with Top 40 and EDM and the song selection and transitions were awesome! I also included a list of songs that I really wanted played (including some Swedish and Korean songs) and he definitely pulled through on that request. He makes sure he's all set up by the time your event starts and his set up is not short on the shiny lights either!

d vendor we got quotes from would have required us taking out a second mortgage. The ceremony music was perfect, the band learnt our first dance song which otherwise was not in their repertoire and did a beautiful job of it. We gave them a list of songs as a guide to go by and they totally nailed it with the atmosphere we were trying to create. They knew exactly what we wanted from our reception like true professionals. The band even let my father play a couple songs with them - which made his night. Couldn't recommend Esteem Entertainment more so.

ho our band was because they were so amazing. I told them all I would highly recommend you to anyone, you were a pleasure to deal with throughout this whole process and really put my mind at ease. THANK YOU SO MUCH on behalf of both Dan and I!! Your band rules!!!

reception. As a result, I was looking for someone to not only DJ, but also MC the night. After emailing back and forth with Dominic, he suggested that we "meet" on Skype (we live in NY, Dominic is based in NJ). I immediately knew that Dominic was the right fit for our wedding. He ran through how he usually organizes the night and once we booked, Dominic helped me to create a schedule that would coordinate with the catering and the photographer. Dominic was extremely responsive to emails and invited me to join his Facebook group, where I was able to see clips of other weddings and events. Even though I only met Dominic the day of the wedding, it felt like I already knew him. Dominic kept the wedding flowing, whether it was time for speeches or to get the dance party going. It was not an easy event - it was an outdoor wedding in a million degree heat and at least 3 rain storms. However, Dominic took it all in stride. He even went above and beyond by taking pictures, stepped up once the photographer went home, and directed our cake cutting photos. He actually took great pictures throughout the night and sent me all of the files! I could not say enough good things about Dominic...in fact I said many times throughout the wedding process that he was my "favorite vendor". I would highly recommend DJ Dominic for your event!

r. Such a great time and easy to work with! Thank You!

he add on of DJ Dominic added another layer of entertainment bliss! Thanks to Jack, Dominic, and the other 9 musicians! You made the #mccabeweddingbash an awesome time!!

n we wanted to finalize details of both the ceremony and reception, he was completely unavailable. He was unwilling to find time during the week despite being offered weekday/weekend/morning and evening hours stating he was “too busy”. A week prior to our wedding day he emailed that he was unable to obtain sheet music for the songs we had requested 6 weeks prior. When he finally managed to give us a call, it was from the car, and he had none of our paperwork available (which Esteem had requested), instead reassuring us that we were dealing with “professionals” and that everything would “be fine”. The day of the wedding, Esteem messed up the ceremony (played the incorrect songs at the incorrect times) in addition to the introductions (which were important culturally and which we had attempted multiple times prior to review with Jack to no avail). To make the process easier, we even made a run of show for Jack detailing exactly the song and time that something was to be played or announced which he obviously had never reviewed. When my husband attempted to fix the mistakes early on, Jack told him to “get a drink and relax” and refused to discuss the matter any further with us. We were horribly disappointed with Jack and would not recommend Esteem to anyone. As with other reviews, this behavior appears to be the norm rather than the exception. If you want a band that respects your time, honors your requests and has professional courtesy, do not choose Esteem Entertainment.

auses, all names were pronounced correctly, it felt like you actually knew us, instead of some affairs we've attended where it felt obvious the dj and bridal family were complete strangers. You also handled a last minute "mother-groom dance" request and other drama from outside sources with calm and dignity. Really appreciate that. Our guests all enjoyed themselves and were consistently on the dance floor - mission accomplished! I will not hesitate to sing your praises and recommend your services to friends and family. All the best, Shirlee DiBacco May 16, 2016

ng all night. Great personalities and people who were easy to talk to and looked like they genuinely enjoyed what they were doing. They worked with us on the list but it was better to let them do their own thing - they knew how to get the party going and did some great renditions, specifically of Sweet Caroline and New York, New York (to end the night). They even had one of the guys play piano for our cocktail hour. We loved them and would recommend to anyone looking for a wedding band! - Matt

and learn, a traditional Peruvian song was truly amazing. Anyone considering Esteem Entertainment should look no further. Our wedding was complimented as " The best ever" by numerous individuals and everyone was dancing all night long. Thank you!!! David & Sonia

d a very specific version of a song to be played as I walked down the aisle- and they were so helpful- When I thought I was being totally annoying- they reassured me that I was not being annoying and they know they just wanted to make my wedding ceremony so special for me and exactly the way I imagined it- and they sure did do that- It was perfect-

oughout the entire search process, Jack was fair and honest, offering recordings and DVDs of the Esteem All-Stars performing to give us a perspective of what we were to expect. We were a bit hesitant, since there was not an opportunity to see them live, but had to trust our gut, plus the other reviews on this site, which weren't many. Overall, Jack and his Esteem All-Stars had a good reputation at the Oyster Point and had been in business for a number of years, so the risk of a poor performance was very minimal. Once we settled on an 11 piece band, Jack was extremely accommodating in terms of a payment plan, down payment and running us through the sequence of events on the day of our wedding. The paperwork he provided was pretty anal, but still comprehensive enough that they couldn't screw up anything during the reception. Once we got down to business, we opted for the Jamaican Steel Drummer and a Piano for the Cocktail hour, which was ideal. Everyone enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, and once Larry, Jack and Krista got things kicked off, the tempo was upbeat the entire night. Larry and Krista did a phenomenal job motivating all the guests, mingling throughout the whole crowd and keeping the energy level UP! We also purchased uplighting through Jack and that worked out great too. The variety was solid, as Jack and his team mixed in classics with pop and your typical wedding songs. Would definitely have to recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced 11 piece band. Con: Upon entrance into our reception, Jack accidentally read the names of the bridal party off before they walked in and needed to be announced again with the help of the Matre D

d absolutely recommend them for your event!

ccommodated me without complaint. I would recommend them again and again and again. They were also reasonably priced for such amazing talent. They even played a song dedicated to my 1-year-old daughter that her daddy always sings to her! We were so surprised, it was perfect. If I could do it all over I would be them without a second thought! Thank you guys so much!

ested list first for the actual reception, which was not a problem at all! A lot of the feedback from our guests was that the band was very talented, the volume was perfect and you were able to talk to people at your table (not too loud like many bands are) while also enjoying the music, and they liked when the singers interacted with the guests or came out onto the dance floor. We also used DJ Dominick (who coordinated everything with the band as well), who was extremely easy to work with and followed all the tiny little annoying details I asked of him. Very timely in getting back to my emails, even my night before the wedding email. Thank you all for a great night!!!

"Amazing Band!!!" From playing Hello Dolly for my 98 year old grandma we call "The Doll", to letting my brothers get in there and play a few, to the after hour Reggae band you put together it was absolutely amazing. There was such a great flow and energy that night. Jack you were amazing on the drums, the singers were fantastic, the horns were great. I loved the cocktail hour music! You played a great mix of songs kept all ages a part of the evening! I will highly recommend you to anyone looking for a "The Best Band Ever!"

k star and very willing to work with your budget needs. He has a great personality, will make you feel comfortable, and will give you tons of options to work with. He remains very fun yet professional throughout your experience and never tries to nickel and dime you. We set up a meeting with Jack to go through all of their sample videos and picked out each singer we wanted based on who we liked best in the videos and the type of music each singer specializes in. Our female lead was Katelyn and she blew me away at our wedding when she sang Over the Rainbow as my dance with my grandfather (rather than my father who passed away). We had Larry "the Sinatra guy" and he was perfect for our first dance song, It Had to Be You, as well as all the other rat-pack era songs! Patrick really stole the show with his amazing Bruno Mars-esque voice for all the more modern pop songs. These people are truly talented and had my guests dancing their butts off all night! Our wedding was a month ago and all anyone talks about is the food and the band! Their energy remained high throughout the whole evening and they even came onto the dance floor and interacted/danced with us! It was honestly the best wedding band I had ever seen and I am so thankful it was at MY wedding! Do yourself a favor and give them a call!! You will not be disappointed!

ing a terrific time. He coordinated with the maitreD seamlessly to create a unique and elegantly laid out itinerary of the entire day. Dominick was as professional and creative as a DJ could possibly be for a wedding. Everything was prepared and laid out in fine detail in advance. He carried our event perfectly. My deepest gratitude to Esteem Entertainment for one of the greatest times to remember.

e had a full dance floor all night long! Jack was great to work with throughout the planning process, he was always readily available and easy to access. We choose an 11piece band, with four singers, all were fabulous. Most sincere thanks to Jack and Voices 20/20 for making our wedding amazing! HIGHLY recommend to anyone who wants an awesome wedding band!!

-The band completely messed up ALL our instructions: every milestone song (bride's entrance during the ceremony, bride's and groom's "first time in public" entrance, cake entrance) was wrong despite us filling out their questionnaire and also providing a summary sheet with key songs and a timeline. The list of recommended songs was mostly ignored as well. -The band asks for full payment in advance of the event; in addition, we tipped the band between the ceremony and reception very well even though they were performing only half of the reception time due to a number of toasts delivered by our guests. Given all of the above, i would have expected them to go an extra mile or at least an inch and use our recommended songs throughout the evening. I was also unhappy that they ended their performance on the dot without talking to us and discussing whether we wanted to go into over time. But, of course, not playing Mendelssohn's Wedding March or "You are so beautufil to me" (milestone songs that we selected) are unexplainable mistakes... very disappointing!

kept the party going! I would highly recommend Dominic from esteem entreatment.

wonderful for our event. This organization has many groups and the one which played for our wedding was the Reel Time Band. They were fabulous!!! The music for the ceremony was beautiful and, for the reception, was excellent. As a result, the dance floor was always full. Our guests praised the 'sound' and requested the play list. Equally as important is that it was so easy and pleasant to work with this organization. They cooperated with all our requests and provided answers and suggestions for any questions we had. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend Esteem Entertainment!

o easy for me to get done which is very important for a bride trying to plan a wedding. DJ Dominic is organized, nice, and professional. He directed us throughout the whole wedding so we didn't have to worry about anything. Every compliment i received on my wedding included how wonderful DJ Dominic was and what a good time they had because he kept the party going. From older family members to younger 21 year old friends, they all had a good time and that is all thanks to Dominic! He knew how to have the entire diverse age group have a good time and keep the party going! Everyone loved him and I can't thank him enough! DJ Dominic and Esteem Entertainment made my wedding the fun memorable night it was!

a deal. If you want affordability, but also quality, go with Esteem!! CONS: During the reception, the band was pretty loud. It started out OK, but it got exponentially louder as the day went on. Obviously, I know you want it to be loud and boisterous to encourage everyone to party. However, 80% of our guests were over the age of 50. I think that drove some of them out into the garden.

J Dominic was AWESOME. He showed up early to make sure all his set up was done before guests arrived even though he didn't start until after cocktail hour. We really appreciated this! He kept the party going all night and played almost all of our most wanted songs. He also got all the intros right, which included some pretty uncommon names! We received a lot of comments from guests on how great our DJ was. The music wasn't too loud and he stuck to our style - overall wonderful! The ceremony musicians were wonderful too. They set up early and played exactly what we wanted, beautifully. At the end they made sure to come find us to congratulate us and say goodbye. The only thing I wasn't super impressed with was communicating with the office staff who handled all the money and logistics. It often took them a very long time to respond to my e mails/requests and I normally had to e mail several times to get a confirmation that something was received. Aside from that frustration - I have nothing but amazing things to say about the musicians themselves and would definitely recommend using esteem. It was worth the headache of dealing with the office staff to have such awesome wedding entertainment!

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Always answered my calls or emails and was on top of every detail! Would love to hire them again for a party in the future!!

They also provided ceremony and cocktail hour music to perfection!

ax to flute - just like that. We had a great wedding. Dealing with Esteem was a pleasure and the musicians were great!

ave a three piece jazz set for cocktail hour, a 9 piece band, and a DJ throughout the night! I didn't know we could even afford such an amazing band! So happy and so excited for our wedding!

player during the reception and they stole the show! They played almost every song we requested and just nailed it. The combination of the bongos with the DJ was superb. The service from the office of Esteem Entertainment are also extremely reliable, helpful, and fun people to work with. I would highly recommend this company to anyone searching for quality entertainment for any event!

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itar player, Nelson, for our ceremony and cocktail hour. His music gave our ceremony a subtle, understated elegance that everyone loved. For our reception, we had the pleasure of working with DJ Irwin. THIS GUY IS THE BEST! He was so attentive and kept checking in with us throughout the night to make sure we were happy with everything. He played pretty much all of the songs we requested, even some of the more obscure songs that we didn't think he'd have. He also was funny and personable and knew how to work the crowd to get everyone up and dancing. Our dance floor was packed the entire evening! Irwin mixes music like no other DJ I've ever heard. All of our guests loved him and had an amazing time at our reception...and so did we! Thank you Irwin, and Esteem Entertainment for making our wedding day truly unforgettable!

forgot to tell him about)for my 'table songs' each table was given a song to dance to when they heard it played -- he carried it out like he had a month's notice! He literally didn't skip a beat(pun intended). Esteem Entertainment was very easy to work with and came through with the right DJ for us and our wedding. They were very professional and always available to speak with us. We would use them again anytime!