Joel Lindsey Entertainment

If you're looking for an incredible DJ and musician for your wedding, the search is over! Working with Joel throughout the planning process was great: he was so helpful and responsive, and his planning form is incredibly detailed, which allowed us to really be thoughtful and intentional about which songs we wanted played throughout the day and night. Fast forward to the wedding itself - we are STILL getting compliments about how amazing our wedding music was. Joel played the guitar and sang during our processional, cocktail hour, and for our first dance - he even learned two songs for us, which was super special. Once the dance floor opened he played hit after hit - I've never been to a wedding where literally every single person got out of their seats to dance for the first song, but Joel is just magic. He did such a good job of reading the room and reading us as a couple - he knew exactly what songs to play to keep the party going. On top of all of that - Joel took some great videos of the dance floor that we will cherish for years to come. We are SO thankful that we booked Joel - having a DJ who is also an incredibly talented musician is such a great combination - would highlyyyyy recommend booking him!

We hired Joel to perform live at our ceremony and DJ our reception and couldn't be happier! Joel listened to all of our preferences and nailed our taste in music - our friends were convinced that half of the songs were specifically requested by us!

Joel was great to work with. We had Jim and Nikki perform at our wedding and they were fantastic! Everyone loved them and they really completed the ambiance we were looking for! I highly recommend!

Joel was the DJ for our wedding at the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens on June 28th. He has performed at this venue many times before and had so many helpful hints when we were planning. He performed live on acoustic guitar during our cocktail hour and dinner, and he was amazing! He learned two of our favorite songs (at no additional cost) and we were blown away. When he transitioned to DJing at the reception, he kept the energy up and our dance floor was packed. His kindness and expertise were so appreciated. We are so grateful that we found him!

We hired Joel for our wedding in June. We could not have been happier with the services he provided! We had him singing and playing guitar for cocktail hour and we were getting so many compliments on how great he sounded! He kept the party alive and listened to all of our requests. The best part of our night was when Joel sang and played guitar for our first dance. We were interested in doing a song that did not totally fit for a first dance (All My Life), but Joel learned it for us (free of charge) and it was even better than the original. He sent us a video of him singing and playing it a few weeks after we asked for it initially. Everyone loved this special touch to our wedding day. Joel was so professional and so easy to work with!

Our friends recommended Joel for our wedding day and we were so impressed. We love live music which Joel and accompanying musician, Jim (bass), played beautifully during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and for special dances. Joel executed for our reception flawlessly, he kept the wedding running smooth, played good music, and was awesome to work with. I hired Joel to run the show and that’s exactly what he did. I provided a small do not play list and an idea of the vibe I wanted. Not only did the dance floor stay packed all night, my favorite songs were played (no requests needed), and Joel made good music decisions. I couldn’t have asked for a better musician, MC, and DJ! We did add uplighting and an accompanying musician. Joel is the full package. If you’re on the fence about hiring Joel, I recommend viewing his public performance calendar on his website. You can go watch Joel perform live before booking and you will want place your down payment the same day! Reasonable and wonderful!! Thank you so much, Joel!!

Joel was incredible! We hired Joel for our February wedding to play live music during cocktail hour and to DJ/MC the reception. All of our guests loved the live music at cocktail hour and didn't have enough nice things to say about Joel and the bassist who accompanied him!!! The music he played during the reception was perfect to keep people out on the dance floor, and a lot of our guests stayed till the end at 11:30. It was a great experience working with Joel, and made sure everything ran smoothly.

Outstanding experience with Joel. First off, he's very musically talented. Second, he is so organized. He helped plan the entire event itinerary. Ceremony music, MC'd everything (his British accent was extra fun!), lighting, setup, performed live for ceremony and cocktail hour, wedding party intro, DJ'd the dance party....all of this for a crazy reasonable price. And did I mention, he is SO TALENTED?? The guests loved him. Can't recommend him highly enough.

10/10! Did a wonderful job and kept our dance floor packed.

If you are searching for a DJ you can stop right here, I found the perfect one. Joel was professional, full of energy and made our reception a blast. He played the perfect songs at the right times so the dance floor was never empty! We would absolutely recommend Joel to anyone. Joel was amazing to work with. He was very responsive and gave us suggestions and ideas when we were indecisive. Joel got to know us on a personal level and made sure to stop and say hi when we would go out to watch him at his different playing locations. I cannot wait to continue to watch him play live.

Joel was the best! Not only did he play incredible music to keep the dance floor going, he also helped us adhere to the timeline of the reception. We highly recommend him to anyone getting married in the Pittsburgh area!

Joel was absolutely fantastic! People complimented his music all throughout the event especially during cocktail hour when he sang acoustically. During the night the dance floor was always going strong. Not a single song flopped! Joel also worked in our song requests seamlessly. No song felt out of place. If we ever need a DJ again we're hiring Joel for sure!

We chose Joel for our wedding because we saw him perform/DJ at our friend's wedding and LOVED him. He is so passionate about what he does and it truly shows! My husband and I went to see him perform in the city and he took the time to chat with us in between songs about our upcoming wedding... this meant SO much to us. The day of, he performed acoustic during cocktail hour and Mc'd/Dj'd during the reception. His song selections were perfect and everyone had SO much fun on the dance floor. Can't recommend him enough. Thanks Joel!

We hired Joel and Amy for our wedding and wow. Just wow. They were absolutely wonderful and helped us plan and work through so much. Each seemed genuinely happy to be apart of our day. I could not be more satisfied with how the day went. I received many compliments from our guests about Joel's talent and music choices as well as Amy's wonderful story telling ability.

Joel is excellent! Picking a DJ is HARD --- unless you have attended a wedding where they have DJ'd before it's difficult to get a sense of their work unlike viewing a photographer or videographer's portfolio. Joel did not disappoint. He is easy to work with and provided hours worth of great dance songs that kept my dance floor packed. Many guests commented on his DJing saying there wasn't a single song that was a 'flop'. The added bonus is that he will play acoustic during your cocktail hour which is a really lovely touch. I would recommend Joel to a friend!

Joel was so great to work with!! Everyone at the wedding is still raving about his live music at our cocktail hour, our ceremony back music and then him dj-ing our reception. Joel learned 2 songs free of cost for us and ended up performing our first dance. We first saw Joel perform at Riley's Pour House years ago and had no idea he did this for weddings! You could say it was love at first live performance sight! HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who looking for the perfect combination of live music and DJ!

Jim did a fantastic job playing guitar for our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. Arrived promptly and set himself up smoothly. Joel was very responsive coordinating the services beforehand too!

We initially booked Joel and then found out he was in a band with my husband’s former coworker, which just solidified our confidence in his talents. He proved us right quickly. We picked two new songs for our first dance and father/daughter dance and he sang and played acoustic guitar absolutely beautifully. He also adjusted the music to what would get people on the dance floor, and had great lights that really added to the vibe. He played guitar for cocktail hour as well which was great ambience after the ceremony. As an added bonus, we’ve gotten many compliments on his accent 😂

We have nothing short of amazing things to say about Joel. We went to a friends wedding back in 2021 and it was honestly one of the most fun weddings we’ve ever been to and I felt that was because of the DJ. Of course we had to get his information and book him for our wedding. Joel was such a pleasure to work with. So friendly, thorough, and excellent at his job. From the second he opened the dance floor the dancing did not stop. Everyone danced for hours and everyone still talks about how fun our wedding was. The day wouldn’t have even as fun if it wasn’t for Joel. Thank you Joel for making our day so special!

Joel’s level of detail, knowledge, and variety he brings as a DJ to your event is just amazing! From start to finish he provides you with everything you need so you can have the perfect day and timeline! He was wonderful to meet in person and work with. We had Joel play acoustic guitar for our ceremony and he learned a song for us for our recession. It was everything we dreamed of! He also played guitar and sang during cocktail hour and it was so nice to have live music during that! He helped get the bridal party lined up and sure of where to go in our venue for the entrance as well. Such a nice and professional DJ and he really kept the party going all night long! We are so glad we went with him. And if you are looking for an officiant; don’t even hesitate to book Amy. These two are literally a power couple!! They went above and beyond for us on our wedding day! Amy met with us prior to our wedding to help formulate our ceremony and make it custom to our wishes and make it really special to us. We left our meeting just absolutely over the moon excited for our day to get here. And the day of it was literally perfect! Everything went so smoothly and was beautiful. We also invited her to join us for dinner and she was helping us every step of the way post ceremony. I had accidentally put my fun sunglasses for the entrance in the reception area and she heard me say that. Before it was even time for us to enter she had them to me! She also made sure my veil got to our get ready area so I was sure to get it at the end of the night. Both Joel and Amy were so extremely thoughtful and attentive to every detail of our day. We have received nothing but compliments from our family and friends. Cory and I thank you both so very much! Book both Joel and Amy!! You seriously will not be disappointed!!

Joel is incredible, there's no other way to put it. Having a live musician and DJ rolled into one person was an incredible experience. Our guests could not stop raving about his live performances, and our dance floor was packed all night. I would highly recommend him for any wedding!

Joel really helped us make our wedding day exactly as we imagined! He played guitar and sang during the ceremony and cocktail hour. He switched to DJ our reception, with the exception of performing the parent dances. That was so special, and having the live performance wowed our guests. Not only was Joel an amazing musician and DJ, but the planning process was so easy. We were able to plan everything through email/GDoc and I appreciated how succinct and easy that was. We also hired Amy to be our officiant, and she knocked it out of the park. First of all, we would have never put together the ceremony we had on our own. Amy's ideas brought everything together and created a beautiful ceremony including readings, poems as our vows, and the wine box ceremony. This was all planned beforehand of course, but then to hear Amy's delivery on the day brought everything to a new level. Both Amy and Joel ran through everything with us and the bridal party before the wedding, and it was perfect! We thank you so much!

I cannot sing my praises for Joel Lindsey Entertainment loud enough! We booked Joel and Amy for our wedding ceremony and reception, and they were a pleasure to work with. The planning process was simple and straightforward. As a musician, Joel worked with us to select the perfect acoustic guitar music for our ceremony and reception. When he switched gears to MC/DJ, he kept the energy up in the crowd while keeping us on schedule! And as our officiant, Amy captured the exact mood and feel we wanted for our wedding ceremony. My husband and I were very impressed with her fun, professional, and personable approach.

We hired Joel to DJ and perform live at our wedding in October 2022. He performed live music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, our first dance, and a few other special songs during the reception. He even learned our first dance song so he could perform it for us, and it was perfect! Joel sounded amazing live and he kept the dance floor going all night long! He also provided the up lighting during the reception, and it really enhanced the atmosphere. Joel was easy to work with, professional, organized, and quick to respond to any questions/emails. We highly recommend Joel to anyone looking to hire an organized, professional, experienced, and extremely talented DJ/musician who will keep your guests entertained all day/night long! Thanks again for everything Joel!

We hired Joel to play live music during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and then DJ/emcee our reception. The entire day flowed PERFECTLY! He helped create a formal environment when needed, yet SO FUN later on! Highly recommend his services!

Very happy we had Joel handle the music for our wedding. Our ceremony music was played live, which made it very romantic and intimate. Joel played live for the cocktail hour and then DJed the reception. We did have him do our first dance live which made it extra sweet and loving. He even sent us videos of live songs if we wanted to hear how he would sing it. Additionally, Joel's planning document that he has you complete helped me construct like 80% of my day-of timeline which was SUPER helpful for me from a planning/timing perspective. He has lots of experience and helped provide advice and guidance throughout the entire process.

Everyone needs to have Joel as their DJ! His live performances for cocktail hour/dinner are wonderful. Once it was time for dancing, he had the floor hoppin’ all night! Such a pleasure to work with him. I highly recommend you have him at your wedding!!

Amy Lindsey was our wedding officiant. She was kind, professional, and organized. The ceremony that she created and officiated was so special, and we were able to incorporate unique personal touches. I would recommend Amy to anyone getting married.

Our entire experience with Joel was incredible. He was responsive to questions and accommodating with requests. His organization (via a Google Form) made planning so easy. Our guests have been raving about his music selections. Even where we made an error in our forms, Joel was easygoing and understanding to fix our mistake before wedding party announcements. An unanticipated feature was that Joel performed a few songs live throughout dinner -- he was wonderful! On top of all of that, Joel was so kind and thoughtful during the planning process and on our wedding day. My husband and I are so glad that we booked Joel for our wedding. There is not a better DJ for events and weddings in the Pittsburgh area.

Joel did an amazing job at our wedding at the end of July! He played live guitar during the ceremony, cocktail hour, and during brunch! He played recorded music as well! Also, he learned a new song for us Love by John Lennon it was amazing! He is very talented and the nicest person! We all were very happy with his services and everyone mentioned to us how great everything was! Also, we hired his wife Amy to be our officiant and she is the sweetest and most caring person! They both made sure everything was extremely organized and went smoothly! They helped make the day so memorable! I highly recommend both of them for your wedding!

Joel was amazing and made our special day spectacular. Highly recommend his services. He played his guitar and sang during cocktail hour and dinner, with an accompanying violinist. His charismatic energy and awesome choice of tunes helped keep everyone on the dance floor all night. Joel was great to communicate with before, during, and after our event. Again, we HIGHLY recommend his services at any wedding.

Joel did a fantastic job as our wedding musician and DJ. The process of picking our important songs was super easy, and everyone complimented how great his live performances were. An added bonus is we also hired his wife Amy as our officiant, used his uplighting in the venue, AND hired his videographer all in one - so convenient! If you’re planning a wedding, Joel is the way to go!!

Joel DJ’ed our wedding this past July and did a wonderful job! He played a mix of acoustic and recorded music and helped keep everything running smoothly. My husband and I were very pleased with the services received and would recommend!

Joel was the DJ for our wedding in August, and he did not disappoint! He made the process of planning the night super easy through his experience and his recommendations. Additionally, his versatility was truly appreciated. He performed live music during the cocktail hour and dinner, and switched to DJing afterward. We also loved the up-lighting that he choose for our venue. There was a point in the evening that the groom and I got distracted, but he was on top of the time and made sure that everything continued to flow seamlessly. Thanks for everything, Joel!

We hired Joel for both live music and to DJ our wedding. Joel and his accompanying violinist played during our ceremony and cocktail hour and then Joel continued to DJ the rest of the evening. We got so many compliments on their performance! We had a great time and the dancefloor was packed the whole night. We are so happy we picked Joel for our wedding!

We hired Joel to do the mic system for our ceremony, sing live and play guitar for cocktail hour, and DJ our receptions- and he was PHENOMENAL! Joel is extremely reliable, professional, and can truly create the perfect dance floor for your wedding. Anytime during the planning process when I emailed Joel, he replied extremely quickly. He had us fill out an info sheet and followed each request perfectly. One of the most important parts of the wedding for us was the dance floor be bumping for each minute and it truly was thanks to Joel! He played a fantastic mix of 80s, 90s, and today that kept our guests dancing for the entire reception. Thank you so much Joel for helping make our wedding the most perfect, fun day we could have imagined!!

05/27/2022 - What can I say about Joel Lindsey - a true professional and an expert at what he does. Music really sets mood for the entire event, and Joel executed it perfectly. Joel and his accompanied violinist played live music during our ceremony and cocktail hour, it was magical! He learned a new song for us and even showed the little ones how to play the instruments while we waited! Joel's YouTube videos really helped us decide the kind of music we wanted, and got us excited for what is style is like. You can even go see him perform live around the Pittsburgh area. Joel doesn't need much direction, once you give him an idea of what vibe you are looking for, he can take it from there. He played a great mix of songs during the reception, new jams and throw backs that everyone enjoyed. If you're looking for a top notch DJ and one you can feel confident about throwing an incredible event, look no further. He is the best in the biz.

6/11/2022: a day that was so memorable in so many different ways. When we were searching for a DJ and entertainment for our wedding, after speaking with Joel it was a no-brainer and goodness are we SO happy that we made the choice to have him DJ and perform live music at our wedding. Joel kept the vibes alive and kept everyone on the dance floor all night! It was so special to have the added bonus of having Joel perform our parent dance songs as well as music at our ceremony and cocktail hour; his talent is top-notch. Joel is truly so accommodating and one of a kind! We could not have been more impressed with him. We truly cannot recommend him enough!!

Joel could not have been any better. He kept the music going and the music was absolutely perfect for the crowd! Our biggest feedback from our guests was how great our DJ was. He kept it professional and made everything run so smoothly. We had him sing and DJ, he has a beautiful voice. He will make your special day a lot of fun and very memorable. I will absolutely be using him in the future!

Joel was awesome! We found Joel through a family friend who attended a wedding Joel had DJ-ed. We were looking for someone who was able to keep the dance floor full and Joel did not disappoint! Joel is extremely talented and offered to play acoustic for our cocktail hour and first dance - this added such a special touch to our evening. He had a comprehensive document that covered all details prior to the wedding and helped clarify our questions. He communicated promptly and helped make our evening special. Everyone young & old was on the dance floor and had the floor full up until the light came on to end the evening. We cannot recommend Joel enough - music is a big part of the reception and Joel was key in our night being such a fun time!!

Joel was great through the whole process and performed above and beyond our expectations for the day. He was great! Highly recommended.

Joel was awesome! He played live music and sang for the ceremony and for mine and my dads dance. He is so talented! His music got the party goin! And every one of my guests loved him! Thank you Joel for making my wedding a night to remember!

Joel impressed us from the get go... He was so friendly and really helped us to make the most out of our special day. His phone calls and emails were very thorough and so was our planning document! Joel also was able to put us in contact with Bob- who was incredible as well. Bob played violin during our ceremony and during the cocktail hour- it was absolutely beautiful! During the cocktail hour/ reception Joel played live also. I can honestly say that our friends and family were BLOWN away. In fact, my cousin absolutely had to take a photo of him [while making a heart with her hands] and I know others who wanted his card as well. We've received dozens of compliments even after the wedding! Joel kept the party going and was an excellent MC - I truly do not think we could have had anything better. I used to work in catering and saw a LOT of weddings and A LOT of DJ's.. and Joel blows all of them out of the water! We can't thank him enough. Thank you Joel!

Very professional, very accommodating, and kept the night moving! 10/10.

Joel was absolutely amazing at our wedding! I was blown away by his live music! With joel, it is the best of both worlds, he sang our special songs throughout the day, but when the party started he was the perfect DJ! We had so much fun with him, as the bride, I never left the dance floor! Best night thanks to Joel!

When looking for a guitarist for our wedding we came across Joel. He is a hidden gem in Pittsburgh! We went to see him perform live and were absolutely blown away by his talent! Not only is he an amazing singer and guitarist he is also a phenomenal DJ! When we spoke to him on the phone we knew he was the right DJ for us! The best part about Joel is how relaxed and at ease he made us feel throughout the whole process. We expressed our worry about "dancing" at our wedding and how we are both bad dancers and didn't expect to be on the dance floor the whole night.... and boy were we wrong! Joel got the whole crowd going and we had an absolute blast! Thank you Joel for being a part of our special day we are so grateful for you!!!

Joel was wonderful throughout the entire process! From the moment we first spoke with him- all the way up to our final dance at our wedding, he was extremely professional and knowledgeable in how to make our day absolutely perfect. Joel not only helped us to create the perfect timeline, but also coordinated with our venue and vendors to ensure that everyone was on the same page. It was so nice to not have to worry about making sure we were on schedule, or forgetting about anything. Joel went above and beyond in every aspect. Even though we had our own ceremony musician and officiant, Joel still made sure he was there early to help with setting up microphones and sound systems. He also coordinated with our videographer to ensure that everything was working smoothly. When I asked him to help me create a special surprise mash-up for the Father/Daughter Dance, he was fully on board and even provided a copy for us to practice with. If you are looking for a DJ who clearly takes a personal interest in his client's satisfaction and is willing to put in the extra effort, Joel is the guy for you! We are so happy we hired him, and would recommend him to anyone!

Joel was absolutely fantastic! He was very easy to work with, affordable, and professional. His services were very unique compared to other DJs. We received many compliments on him performing at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and special dances while also DJing our reception. We would highly recommend him!

Joel is an incredible DJ, performer and organizer. Several months prior to the wedding Joel helped us organize the timeline and gave helpful suggestions for how to keep the event moving along. He is very quick and responsive to emails. Joel and his friend Bob, a violinist provided beautiful music during our ceremony and kept the cocktail hour light and fun. Bob even let some of the kids try out his violin. During the rest of the event, Joel helped keep things moving along on schedule and provided phenomenal music during the reception. My guests complimented him several times during the event. After the wedding, guests from another wedding at the same venue commented that they were tempted to crash our reception because our music was better. Thanks Joel, it was a pleasure.

Joel is not only a fantastic DJ but also a great performer. It was so nice that he was able to provide live music as well as DJ. He is very talented and has a wonderful voice. My guests were dancing the whole time and Joel knew exactly what to play in order to get the crowd excited. In addition to this, Joel was super helpful, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the whole wedding process. His wife Amy was also our officiant. (She was wonderful as well!) They both traveled 4 hours to our wedding venue which my husband and I are so grateful for!

Joel was so easy and great to work with through our wedding planning process. He had great suggestions for timeline and music choices. Our guests can’t stop talking about how amazing our DJ was. He really created the atmosphere at our wedding that we hoped to have. Highly recommend his live music during cocktail hour and dinner. You can’t beat it!

Joel provided the perfect entertainment for our intimate wedding. He is charming, entertaining and talented- also very easy to work with. His pricing is super reasonable, and he is very flexible and creative as well. A fantastic list of qualities to find in one entertainer for anyone planning an important event!

Joel and Amy performed our ceremony and provided music, vocally, acoustically and by DJ’ing over a three day long wedding celebration. They met with us to make sure we had everything we wanted. Joel even learned a couple obscure songs to perform; a feat in itself. I wish we could be married again and again with all the sounds they brought. They were very easy to work with and listened to all we wanted. Working with them makes my heart smile.

Joel is such an incredible performer and was so engaging with the crowd. His choice of songs were exactly right for the tone of our party and kept the dance floor full all night! 10 stars!!!

Joel and Amy were amazing to work with. They agreed to take a week and travel to Provincetown, MA for our wedding which included a clam bake on the beach for the rehearsal, the ceremony (which Amy officiated ) and the reception. They were with us every step of the way helping us make good choices! With Amy's help the ceremony was perfectly lovely, special and very loving. Joel sang at the clam bake - not so easy on a beach! He sang at the ceremony which added a wonderful atmosphere for everyone there. He even happily learned a little Beatle's song for us ("I Will"). At the reception, Joel kept everyone on the dance floor - quite an accomplishment considering the wide variety of our fiends and family! In short - throughout the entire process no question went unanswered and no request went unaddressed. I would love to remarry my wife and have Joel and Amy by our side again and again.