5.0
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The best DJ this side of The Catskills
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JD was AMAZING!! We've seen his talent at other events and knew we had to have him for our wedding! He knows how to get the crowd going and keep them on the dance floor for the entire night. We had so many people come to us during the wedding asking us how we found him and if they could book him for their next events. Not only is he a phenomenal DJ, but also so kind and easy to work with, you won't be disappointed!
Daniel S.
5.0
We couldn't be more happy with JD the DJ! My wife and I consider ourselves very musical people and we knew JD was the man for the job based on his experience and knowledge of music. He took playlists we made and "must play" songs and created an incredible mix for our big day. He kept everyone on the dance floor for hours, young and old! We would recommend!
Nicholas N.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (2X)
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JD the DJ is a Catskills-based wedding and private event DJ with over 15 years of DJing experience, operating out of Livingston Manor, NY.
Coming from the world of New York City bars and clubs and eventually moving on to the wedding world, JD is a DJ first and a wedding DJ second. Skillful mixing, expansive musical knowledge, and an ability to read crowds have made JD an in-demand DJ for those looking for a dance floor packed from start to finish. Your grandma will love him, your best friend will love him, your baby cousin will love him, and you'll love him. Get the crowd dancing all night long with this experienced disc jockey.
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African
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Klezmer
Latin
Persian
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
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MC Services
Recorded Music
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Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
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After Party
Ceremony
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2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.
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The DJ was outstanding, professional, and easy to work with, delivering seamless music from ceremony through after-party. He read the room perfectly, mixed guests' requests and cultural songs, and kept the dance floor packed all night. Guests and couples highly recommend him for creating an energetic, unforgettable wedding vibe.Review photos
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Daniel S
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5.0
11/07/2025
JD was AMAZING!! We've seen his talent at other events and knew we had to have him for our wedding! He knows how to get the crowd going and keep them on the dance floor for the ent...
ire night. We had so many people come to us during the wedding asking us how we found him and if they could book him for their next events. Not only is he a phenomenal DJ, but also so kind and easy to work with, you won't be disappointed!
Nicholas N
5.0
11/03/2025
We couldn't be more happy with JD the DJ! My wife and I consider ourselves very musical people and we knew JD was the man for the job based on his experience and knowledge of music...
. He took playlists we made and "must play" songs and created an incredible mix for our big day. He kept everyone on the dance floor for hours, young and old! We would recommend!
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Rich T
5.0
10/27/2025
We got SO many compliments about the music at our reception. J.D. should DJ every wedding! We had a lot of ideas about how to incorporate music not just at the reception, but in th...
e ceremony, too, and J.D. made it all happen flawlessly. Even better, he was visibly having as much fun spinning as our guests were dancing, which brought the energy up even higher. It was awesome. Couldn't recommend him more.
Carolyn S
5.0
10/22/2025
Hire JD! Was so easy and fun to work with. Music was fire and everyone had such a blast!
Didi B
5.0
10/21/2025
JD was the dj at our wedding and he did the most amazing job. We had a bunch of phone calls prior to the event. He listens carefully and throws the most fun dance party within you...
r musical direction. He mixes masterfully. Our friends couldn't stop talking about how good our DJ was for weeks!
Lauren C
5.0
10/19/2024
JD was fantastic! He kept our party vibrant, alive and so so fun! So many of our friends and family commented how great our DJ and party was and specifically asked about him!
In t...
he lead up, JD was super communicative and collaborative-- we worked with him on a playlist for our welcome party as well as the approach for our reception and after party and he totally nailed the vision for both. We can't recommend him more!
Samantha D
5.0
10/17/2024
A perfect match for our wedding! We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ than JD. He not only incorporated all of our song choices seamlessly but also had an amazing ability to read...
the room and match the energy of our guests. From the ceremony to the cocktail hour and the reception, JD made everything flow effortlessly, creating the perfect atmosphere for every moment. We received so many compliments on the music and how much fun our wedding was—it truly made our day unforgettable.
Thank you so much, JD!
Iryna A
5.0
8/07/2024
We had the absolute pleasure of having JD as our wedding DJ, and he exceeded every expectation we had. From the very beginning, he was incredibly professional, attentive, and genui...
nely interested in making our special day perfect. We asked him to incorporate Ukrainian and Armenian traditional songs into the mix. Not only did he seamlessly blend these into the evening, but he also nailed the transitions and kept the dance floor alive and energetic.
Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our wedding. He helped create memories that we and our guests will cherish forever. If you're looking for a DJ who is not only talented but also genuinely cares about making your event unforgettable, look no further.
Adam F
5.0
7/24/2024
JD is amazing. He was easy to work with and extremely helpful with handling all our music during the day (ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, dance floor etc). Couldn't recommend him ...
enough.
Krik A
5.0
7/22/2024
Fantastic music, great attention to detail, and truly a great vibe! Highly recommend JD!
Mimi F
5.0
7/08/2024
JD was THE BEST! He was really kind, relaxed and easygoing in the planning process prior to the wedding. I was initially a little nervous about going with a DJ instead of a band fo...
r our wedding but had absolutely no regrets after working with JD. He is not your stereotypical wedding DJ! He did a phenomenal job overseeing the sound for our wedding ceremony, and playing music for our cocktail hour, but by far was the biggest hit for our party. We got SO many compliments on his mixes and the music that got everyone on the dance floor (both older and younger folks). He was so great, and I will definitely be using him for any future events where we need a DJ! Highly highly recommend
Jake B
5.0
7/08/2024
JD was absolutely incredible. He was attentive, proactive, and demonstrated a stress-free can-do attitude. Our guests all commented on how awesome the music was. 10/10 would recomm...
end!!
Kristin R
5.0
1/13/2024
JD was SO awesome - he honestly got every single person on the dance floor. He made sure to play all of our favorite requests and nothing but good surprises - he knew how to work t...
he room and even went against the will of our venue - playing one LAST song as our guests danced after the lights were turned back on.
If you want to have actual fun at a wedding and work with a DJ that understands how to read a room - He's the guy for you.
Dillon B
5.0
10/18/2023
JD was absolutely fantastic - or as the guests continuously said "BANGERS ONLY" loosely translating to, absolutely knocking it out of the park on our dance floor. We also had an ac...
companying Sax player, who JD worked closely with to find the right songs with the right energy.
From pre-event prep, to wrap up, JD was there and ready. Truly couldnt recommend him and his services enough.
Jennie S
5.0
10/17/2023
Not only does JD play nothing but the hits, but he watches the crowd and feels out how everyone's doing throughout the party so he can adjust transitions and songs accordingly. He ...
really cares about everyone having the best darn time on that dance floor, and is so easy and lovely to work with from the planning phases to day-of. We didn't stop dancing the entire night, and everyone was raving about our DJ. He is a gem, and if you're reading this...you really don't have to look any further. Best addition to the best night of your life, right here.
Griffin H
5.0
10/16/2023
Went above and beyond and got the people moving. All you could ask for in a wedding DJ!
Jon G
5.0
9/28/2023
J.D. knows how to set a proper vibe for an afterparty, would hire him 10/10 times!
Samantha L
5.0
9/27/2023
For our recent wedding, JD was instrumental in making our special night a big success. From start to finish, his expertise with weddings and events was evident. He spoke with me be...
fore our wedding to understand our vision for the evening. The day of, he worked seamlessly with the team to set up and get things going. Not only did JD create an EPIC dance party but he also helped tremendously with everything from song cues during ceremony and "first entrance" to supporting our emcee and officiant with the mics etc. JD was seamless with one of the most important aspects of anyone's wedding. More than one guest said it was the "best wedding they ever went to" and he is very much responsible for that. Thank you JD!!
Benjamin S
5.0
9/27/2023
J.D. did an amazing job. He built an amazing set from songs my wife and I gave him. Our guests literally danced all night and nearly everyone was on their feet. He was incredibly p...
rofessional and accommodating, especially given we had to change plans for weather at the last minute. We were lucky to find J.D.
Sam B
5.0
7/30/2023
JD got us and he got our crowd. He played the hits, but with a twist. It's now a week later, and people are still telling us how much they loved our wedding DJ. Thanks so much JD!
ALYSSA B
5.0
7/21/2023
We are so happy we chose JD for our wedding! He was thoughtful and collaborative and totally understood 'our vibe'. JD was punctual, went above and beyond, and made sure any must-...
haves were on the playlist.
Many guests told us it was the best dance floor they had been on - and I would have to agree!
nicole B
5.0
4/17/2023
I’ve been to 20+ weddings and JD the DJ was by far the best. Super cool, nice, professional, helpful, very responsive etc etc but most importantly a really great DJ. So many comp...
liments and so much fun. Thank you JD :)
Michael B
5.0
4/17/2023
JD is quite literally the best DJ I have ever heard at a wedding. Thankfully it was my wedding!
Think about the most important aspects of a wedding DJ, and JD checks every single...
box.
Flexible? Check. Inclusive? Check. Gets everybody on the dance floor? Triple check!
I was just in total awe of his ability to get literally EVERY person at my wedding on the dance floor, even though everyone has wildly different tastes.
Just stop scrolling now and book him. I guarantee you won't regret it.
Angie P
5.0
9/30/2022
He spoke with me and my husband before our wedding to get an understanding of what type of vibe we were going for - and he absolutely nailed it on the wedding day. Everyone was up ...
and dancing the whole night! I also gave him a list of songs that were special to us and he was able to seamlessly mix these in with similar tracks.
On top of that, he also did a wonderful job with our reception timeline and announcements. Highly recommend :)
Jenn H
5.0
9/28/2022
We hired JD for our wedding in the Catskills and he was just the best! He is super low-key and easy to work with, he accommodated all of my requests and completely understood the v...
ibe I was going for. All of my friends and family were raving about him and he had the dance floor packed!
Veronica K
5.0
9/28/2022
JD was awesome to work with. He made everything super easy. We felt confident in our decision to work with him because he was extremely flexible and easy-going from the start. H...
is top priority was for us to be comfortable with the music that was played. You can tell that he has a real passion for music (all genres) and knows when to play certain songs and can give you recommendations if you're struggling. From ceremony to cocktail hour to reception to the after party, JD crushed it. We had so many people tell us throughout the night and day after that JD was incredible - that they'd switched their minds about dj vs band for their own wedding and even asked for his info! We'd recommend working with JD over and over. Trust him for your wedding. He truly brought the party!!
Gabriel B
5.0
9/27/2022
JD is the best DJ I've ever experienced. My wife and I feel so lucky to have had him at our wedding!
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