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Joey Rebbe
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Joey is the owner and lead DJ of Joey The DJ, a professional wedding DJ and MC service based in Thousand Island, CA. Specializing exclusively in weddings, this professional focuses on creating personalized, story-driven celebrations that reflect each couple’s style vision.
With years of experience performing at weddings of all sizes and styles, Joey brings a calm, confident presence and a deep understanding of how music shapes the flow of a wedding day. Known for attentive listening and thoughtful execution, Joey has produced everything from classic receptions to fully customized celebrations featuring unique moments and carefully curated music that keeps guests engaged from start to finish.
Joey The DJ offers all-inclusive wedding DJ services covering the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. Services include professional DJ entertainment, polished MC services, premium sound systems, custom music programming, elegant uplighting, dynamic reception lighting, and an intuitive planning process designed to make wedding planning stress-free.
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Joey Rebbe
DJ / MC
I'm a DJ in Ventura County, CA, and I believe wholeheartedly that "every wedding is the Super Bowl!"
I offer boutique sound, MC, and lighting services as all-in-one affordable packages. Couples are encouraged to aim big with their creative ideas -- my specialty is in crafting and delivering unique, personalized music moments throughout the day. I have a secondary specialty in multicultural weddings, having DJ'd music from Mexico, Albania, Romania, India, Israel, and Sweden in the last 2 seasons.
Some quick examples from the past year:
- Bouquet toss / pillow fight 'battle royale' to cues from 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'
- Customized first dance song, created beat-for-beat with a couple's choreography
- Surprise vocal performances of all kinds, including Bride to Groom, Groom to Bride, Father to Bride, etc!
For those couples with big ideas, who want to shine in big moments - I'm a proud accomplice to their vision.
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5.0
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Joey is highly praised for his exceptional DJ and MC services at weddings, with multiple reviewers emphasizing his personalized approach, valuable suggestions, and ability to create a fantastic atmosphere. Joey's pricing is competitive, and his service includes various offerings like crowd management, custom playlists, and sound system/lighting setup at no additional charge. Reviewers commend Joey for his professionalism, energy, seamless event management, and skill in reading the room to keep the dance floor lively, making him a highly recommended choice for weddings.Review photos
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Kassie M
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5.0
12/15/2025
Joey the DJ is the one you want with you on your big day, hands down. Seriously, stop your search, because this guy is IT. Everything you want: fun, prepared, goes above & beyond, ...
sincere, professional, ENERGETIC...it's all with Joey!
Joey was the DJ for my sister's wedding last year, and he truly made the night!
We had few issues with the DJ at our own wedding years back, so we are no stranger to the importance of a DJ that truly meshes with the group and is additive to the overall experience. For example, our own wedding DJ pronounced our NAME WRONG when announcing us "for the very first time!" That is the kind of nonsense you will never find at a Joey the DJ wedding, because Joey truly cares about his couples and their people.
As the maid of honor, Joey spent a few moments with me before the reception to talk to me, ask what kind of music I liked, and chat about the couple. When it came time for him to announce me for my MOH speech, he had thoughtful and personal details to include, which I was so impressed by, since we had only just met. It made me feel more comfortable going up to speak, and I appreciated it so much.
At a wedding, your DJ isn't just spinning tunes for the dance floor. They are also the emcee who will control the flow of the day. Joey wears this hat and performs his duties gracefully & seamlessly, helping transition large groups from ceremony to reception to dance floor with ease.
I have gotten to see Joey work again at another wedding, and I can confirm that he brings the same fun, class, energy, and "anything for the couple" spirit to each event that he works. I've seen Joey help carry heavy bottles of wine, assist elderly folks walking on uneven ground, and even jump into the pool with the couple at the end of the night. He takes time to talk with the parents of the bride/groom before they speak, so he can put them at ease, and so he has a personal note to touch on when introducing them. The music will be a beautiful reflection of the diversity of the crowd, because Joey does his homework and asks in advance, and because he has a deep knowledge and love of all music.
Joey is truly the dream DJ for any wedding. He is an embodiment of the vibrant energy plus experienced professionalism that you want behind you on your big day.
Response from Joey The DJ on 01/03/2026
Kassie, I'm speechless! Thank you so much for the kind words. It's such a privilege to col...
laborate with couples, their friends, and their families on such a special day.
Sabah B
5.0
2/07/2026
TL:DR Joey has the best pricing and service package that I have ever found for wedding DJ service.
To preface, I have attended, planned, and stood in over 2 dozen weddings over th...
e last 15 years. When I found Joey he put on the best show at a friend's wedding I had ever seen. Fast forward to my wedding planning, he spent over an hour on the phone talking about our tastes in music, what themes we wanted for each part of our wedding day, and he had valuable suggestions and was genuinely excited to help make ours the best day possible for US rather than offer a copy and paste service. And it worked amazingly well. Since then I have recommended him to several other friends and they had the same experience. This included dealing with a literal thunderstorm suddenly rolling in; he immediately called on the groomsmen to relocate the equipment from the tent into the building patio and my guy didnt even miss a beat by playing Thunderstuck and kept it going into the night! People are still talking about that a year later.
Pricing: he keeps his rates competitive with all other DJ companies, typically coming in around 10-20% lower in total package (if im remembering correctly) . You can find less expensive deals but will get much less value for the dollar comparatively.
Service and package: the service includes several things that other companies charge extra premiums (I may forget some things here) - MC for crowd management and announcements through the entire event, custom Playlist for all parts of the day - arrival, cocktail hour, ceremony, dance party, etc. He provides full sound system and lighting at no charge as well. These are high markup premiums for other DJ companies.
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Shelby B
5.0
12/30/2025
We hired Joey for our wedding, and he was amazing every step of the way. Joey has an incredible energy that made him so easy to work with. He helped us through the entire process, ...
asked thorough questions of what we wanted, and made a ton of great suggestions that made our day incredibly special. From working with the planners, vendors, and staff, to managing the event flow and timeline, Joey was awesome. The most impressive thing about Joey is that he knows how to read the room - whether it is as an MC at the reception or as the DJ during the dancing, he handled everything perfectly. We gave him rough musical direction and some song examples for each event of the night, and told him we trusted him based on his experience and our preferences. We can say that he exceeded our expectations in every way and left our guests incredibly impressed. He created the best dance atmosphere for the night and created a set that was tailored specifically to us. He even let us push the button! All of the guests after the wedding were asking how we found him, and if he played in other locations and clubs around the city. We can’t say enough great things about Joey, he absolutely crushed it.
Response from Joey The DJ on 01/03/2026
Thanks Shelby! It was a absolute blast to celebrate you and Cooper - you two had such awes...
ome ideas for the reception and they went off so fantastically. Warmest wishes to you both!
Natalie R
5.0
12/24/2025
He showed up on time with a smile and ready to go. It was absolutely flawless and planned professionally even with a last-minute venue change. Truly amazing experience.
Response from Joey The DJ on 01/03/2026
Thank you Natalie! It was a pleasure. You two deserve endless amounts of credit for pullin...
g off a venue change so well. And the despite the changes, everything still went off without a hitch and the reception was great!
Carolyn B
5.0
12/22/2025
I first met Joey when he was the DJ and MC at our high school reunion. He did such a great job, I recently hired him for our wedding! He is fun, professional and cared about what w...
as important to us for that day. He played fantastic tunes that kept everyone on the dance floor and having a great time! He was a terrific MC and the schedule flowed perfectly. Can't wait to have another party and hire him again!
Response from Joey The DJ on 01/03/2026
Thank you Carolyn! That was such a fun party and the "Jump Around" at the 3/4 mark was a h...
ighlight I'll remember for a long time.
Carly B
5.0
12/18/2025
Joey was amazing throughout the whole wedding planning process, as well as how he preformed at our wedding. He was so kind, professional, had great energy, etc. He followed through...
with exactly what we wanted and kept the crowd active. He was simply the best. His communication was spot on, his prep was great, and he went above and beyond with his service. I am so glad we chose Joey!
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/18/2025
Awww Carly, thank you! You and Jake had such a wonderful wedding and it was a joy to take ...
part! I can't believe everyone pulled off the transition to move onto the patio once the weather turned on us. Y'all didn't miss a beat and kept the party going strong!
Leah K
5.0
12/18/2025
Joey was our wedding DJ and we lovingly refer to him as our “family DJ,” as he has DJ’d several of our family’s events and celebrations. He is truly exceptional and knows exactly h...
ow to create an incredible atmosphere. Joey was professional and helpful throughout the planning process, helping us curate the perfect vibe for our wedding. His ability to read the room and deliver a seamless, memorable experience is unmatched. We absolutely adore him!
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/18/2025
It's a pleasure to be part of the fam! Thank you so much for the kind words Leah - it mean...
s a lot that you, Josh and the fam consider me your go-to guy!
Austin W
5.0
12/18/2025
Joey was absolutely fantastic as our wedding DJ and MC, and we couldn't have been happier with everything he did for our wedding. I knew during our initial phone discussion we had ...
months before our event that he was our guy. Like another person said, he is the one you want with you during an important event.
Using Joey's website really leaves nothing to chance for how you want your event to play out. It covers everything in detail and is very customizable, which he then reviews with you and gives input where necessary. He did a great job giving recommendations and critiquing some of our plans/ideas that definitely made the wedding better. This longer discussion was where his expertise really came through, and it made us feel very good going into our wedding day that we were in good hands.
On the day of our wedding, Joey arrived well before the music began: setting up, performing sound checks, and walking around to make sure we had everything we needed. On top of all the prep work and assistance Joey supported us with, and possibly most importantly, he made our dance floor the best place to be the entire evening. From the time Joey's speakers turned on to the end of the night, there was not a single point in time when there was any awkwardness or lack of people on the floor. He also has an incredible DJ setup between speakers, lights, and all the other equipment he came with. In between our dances, speeches, and other performances he also had several fun ways of including all the guests, keeping the entertainment and energy levels high the entire time.
I received compliments all night and well after the day of our wedding about how great our DJ was.
Joey was super easy to work with, very professional, and I would highly recommend him for any type of DJ/MC event, wedding or otherwise.
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/18/2025
Dude, thank you so much! I very much felt the same right off the bat from our initial conv...
ersation. You both deserve serious props for pulling off such an incredible DIY wedding. It was a privilege to contribute to the party!
Julia C
5.0
12/17/2025
Joey has the ability to transcend generations and get everyone out on the dance floor, busting moves. His charm and pacing kept everything flowing smoothly and everyone in good spi...
rits. Seamlessly transitioning through multiple genres, he kept the party going all night long. All of my wedding guests had nothing but amazing things to say and went on and on about how much fun they had and I attribute most of that to Joey’s work. He’s knowledgable and confident and will deliver on an incredible experience for your special and momentous day.
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/18/2025
Julia, thank you very much. That was an awesome day (and an INSANE dancefloor). That was d...
efinitely the first time I've had to give a toast and DJ in the same day lol.
Nikki A
5.0
12/17/2025
Joey was incredible! From the moment the music started, he brought such great energy and kept the party going all night. He really knew how to read the crowd and played the perfect...
mix of songs to keep everyone on the dance floor. Oldies in the beginning and new age as the night went. The transitions were smooth, and you could tell he put real thought into the playlist and the flow of the night. He totally understood the vibe we wanted and made it even better than we imagined. All our guests kept saying how awesome the music was! If you're looking for a DJ who's fun, professional, and knows how to create an unforgettable night, Joey's your guy!! Highly recommend.
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/18/2025
That night was truly unforgettable! I'm crazily impressed that y'all kept it the dancefloo...
r going nonstop for 5 hours! That was one for the books. Thank you for the kind words, Nikki. And thanks to your venue hosts for letting the dancefloor rage well into the morning!
Lindsey P
5.0
12/17/2025
Great energy from the start and very responsive throughout the planning process. He helped craft an amazing experience and curated a night of music that perfectly fit both my husba...
nd and me while keeping our friends and family on the dance floor all night. He was focused on our needs and kept the flow of the evening seamless. He even jumped in to help pull foxtails out of my dress after our vineyard photos. Truly a team player! I highly recommend Joey!
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/18/2025
Awww Lindsey, thank you! Your wedding was so much fun. I loved being able to deliver on al...
l the fun moments (both surprise moments and otherwise hahaha). I'll never forget your Dad doing his best Sinatra impression pretty much-on-the-fly. Hope you and the hubbie are doing well!
Nikki B
5.0
12/17/2025
Joey was absolutely FANTASTIC and the perfect fit for our wedding. We did a camping weekend and had a lot of non-standard requests of him, and he knocked it out of the park! He re...
mixed multiple songs for our ceremony and our first dance. He was able to use all the song ideas we gave him, using a bunch of instrumental rock songs that he strung together flawlessly. He even rolled with the punches when we asked him to 1) weave into the dinner portion a long fun facts list about every guest (he did great) and 2) read the Mother of the Groom’s dinner speech for her because she was too teary.
Lastly and definitely not least, he killed it on the dancefloor with our music requests AND ROCKED OUR SILENT DISCO. Everyone had a blast and he was able to manage two stations while also doing his own DJing on the third station.
Thank you endlessly and I can 100000% recommend Joey to other couples!
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/17/2025
It was so much fun to execute all those incredible ideas. Thank you for the kind words Nik...
ki!
place h
5.0
12/15/2025
My husband and I got married to express our love and commitment... but we had a wedding to have the dance party of our dreams. And thanks to Joey, we had one so epic we're still ge...
tting compliments about it months later.
Almost everyone who attended our wedding loves music and dancing, and among us we have a varied and sometimes eclectic taste in music. So aside from the usual basic logistics (i.e. guest comfort and good food), having an exceptional dance party was our most important singular entity. Yes, of course we wanted a stellar emcee for the whole day, but we also wanted a DJ who could actually mix songs from different genres in real-time, read the crowd, and make artistic decisions on the fly. Joey did all that and more (and was reasonably-priced to boot).
So after interviewing several potential DJs who were more in the "emcees-who-press-play" category (which is perfectly fine, but not what we were looking for), Joey stood out as someone who also has experience DJing at nightclubs and making music himself, enthusiastically answering my many questions on his approach to mixing music both live and in advance. Joey was involved and flexible from the very start, and his excitement for incorporating whatever off-the-wall request we could throw at him made the whole process even more fun. He was also more than game for our not-so-traditional bouquet toss, an all-out brawl meticulously timed to specific parts of a song.
But it wasn't just the dance party that I recommend him for. For the whole day, Joey went above and beyond - he did an amazing job with the ceremony, including dealing with last-minute changes so seamlessly that nobody was the wiser. During cocktail hour and dinner, he did a great job of mixing classic "wedding music" our older guests would enjoy with higher energy beats tailored to our friends. And throughout the reception, he kept the guests enthusiastically engaged, somehow getting to know our family and friends all while keeping the music flowing and adapting to schedule changes on the fly.
After the party was the after party, and he kept the dance floor FULL from the moment dinner ended to the wee hours of the morning. And that was when we found out he also knew exactly when to switch from bespoke dance club vibes to early aughts, middle-school-dance-party hits in the final hour, something we didn't even know we needed until some familiar hits activated us like sleeper agents. By the end of the night, our friends were chanting his name like we were seeing our favorite artist performing live.
But you don't just have to take my word for it - months later we're still getting compliments about the dance party across all age ranges. And the unanimous feedback is not just that it was great, but that it was the best wedding dance party they've ever been to. The fact that he provided this experience for such a competitive price still feels like a dream.
So in sum, if you're looking for a true master of ceremony who can also make it feel like you're at a dance club specifically tailored to the tastes of you and your friends, I strongly recommend hiring an actual DJ who happens to also be tremendous at emceeing weddings. And specifically, I recommend Joey.
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/18/2025
It was such a joy to take part. I know I'll certainly never forget it! It was such a speci...
al 'destination' - I really felt the community you and David curated over the years. From conversation with your various friends at the lunch hall, to the multiple dance sessions, to everyone chilling on the tennis court watching a meteor shower after we wrapped up - it was a privilege to be a part of the pack and contribute to such an epic celebration!
Nicolette A
5.0
12/15/2025
Joey was AMAZING. He set up a super simple way for us to organize and upload all of the exact songs we wanted for each moment of our day. He spent almost two hours with us the week...
before our wedding going through every single song and moment to make sure the day would be exactly how we wanted it. He was ready to do everything he could to make our day as special as possible in whatever way we wanted him to do it. Also, his equipment is perfect. Whether you want someone to run the show, or someone to just curate vibes, Joey is THE guy. So sweet, so gifted, truly amazing to work with and made our day so easy. So many of our guests have asked us about him and used him for their events! 10/10 recommend.
Rebecca B
5.0
12/15/2025
Joey was the best and helped our wedding flow exactly as we wanted it! He was there thru the entire process and brought the best vibes throughout the day. We couldn’t have asked fo...
r a better DJ for the day. His process leading up to the wedding allows you to pinpoint exactly what you want for your day and he definitely delivered.
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/18/2025
Thank you very much Becca! Your wedding was such a vibe! Beautiful setting, and an awesome...
party. The spontaneous line dancing was definitely a highlight that was awesome to witness. It was a privilege to partake in the your and Jack's big day!
Melissa W
5.0
12/14/2025
If you want a DJ who’s professional, fun, and celebrates WITH you, look no further! Having Joey as our DJ was among the best decisions we made for our wedding! He clearly takes pri...
de in what he does, and has a blast doing it. He’s also very professional and takes the time to have multiple phone meetings ahead of the wedding. We can’t recommend him enough!
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/18/2025
Wow, thank you for the kind words! It was an honor to be selected for the wedding of a fel...
low professional - I wear that designation with pride!
Kelly L
5.0
12/12/2025
DJ Joey was such a great fit for our wedding and we feel so lucky to have found him!! He understood our party vibe and avoided all cliches while still keeping all guests super happ...
y and involved. What stood out the most was how good he was as an MC, which I don’t think people realize is such a big deal. Without someone guiding the flow of the night and keeping the energy right, from the ceremony through dinner, and straight onto the dancefloor. Weddings can get awkward really fast. Joey completely avoided that. Everything flowed smoothly, the mood always felt right, and nothing ever felt forced or uncomfortable. On top of that, he was so fun, sweet, and easy to work with. Our guests loved him and the dance floor was packed all night. We love DJ Joey and would recommend him to anyone.
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/13/2025
Thanks Kelly! I gotta say, Vibing with your lively crew made MCing a breeze. Of course, I'...
d expect nothing less when the lead singer of The Frogman Experience is in the house!
Kyle Z
5.0
12/12/2025
We can't recommend Joey enough as the DJ and MC for our wedding! 10/10 He brought the energy, the vibes, and perfectly matched the style we were going for. He helped make our day f...
eel effortless.
His communication throughout the process was top notch, giving us ideas when we needed them and helping us to build our perfect playlist. Post-wedding, our friends and family gave wonderful reviews saying they couldn't leave the dance floor because there were so many hits. We even got some props from our older family about the cocktail hour and dinner playlists. I think a huge help was the app Joey uses to build the playlists and ensure the right songs play at the right times, from the ceremony throughout there were no missed beats or awkward moments.
The best part was just how well his energy fit in with our friends and family, as he brought people up for speeches, or talked to each table during dinner - it was truly perfect. Hiring Joey was 100% worth it and you won't second guess any aspect of choosing him as your DJ. Thanks again for a perfect wedding, Joey! We had a blast!
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/13/2025
The pleasure was all mine! There was such an air of radness present from the get go - kudo...
s to you and Sarah for creating such an idyllic setting and getting us all in the celebratory mood.
P.S. stoked that your older guests were feeling it too - that's a distinctly satisfying W for any DJ!
Amber W
5.0
12/12/2025
Words can’t describe how blessed my husband and I were to have Joey at our wedding. He not only provided music but he helped create a timeline with all songs and never missed a sin...
gle request. We also had many kids at our wedding and he let them get involved and was not bothered by any of them. Joey read our guests and got them all excited and having fun. I don’t think the dance floor was ever empty and I only took a break for a drink or to use the restroom. I would recommend Joey to anyone that wants a fun stress free event. He was like family and I know we will have a friendship even after our event.
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/13/2025
It was such a privilege to partake in your celebration - what a beautiful wedding! Those k...
ids were a crack-up. I've no doubt that we inspired the next generation of DJs that day!
Anthony C
5.0
12/12/2025
Very professional from start to finish. On a day were everything else was crazy, he had everything he needed to have covered, covered. Did not have to worry about a thing. Excellen...
t DJ, had all the age groups moving and grooving. Found very unqiue and creative ways to include all our favorite songs. I actually danced so hard I sprained my knee.
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/13/2025
Happy to be of service my friend. I will forever speak in reverent tones while recounting ...
the magnificence of your prisiadki (Russian Leg Dance). Truly, it was the apex of revelry on the day of abundant festivity.
Megan S
5.0
12/12/2025
Joey was AMAZING! Best DJ I’ve had in years. Read the crowd, jumped in and helped with games and white elephant gifts. He was happy and easy going. Can’t wait to use him for our n...
ext event.
Response from Joey The DJ on 12/13/2025
That party was one for the books! Honestly, between the creativity of your games and the r...
owdiness of the group, you made my job easy! See you next time :)
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