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the perfect fit for our celebration. He was wonderful to work with, always easy to communicate with, and ready with helpful suggestions when we needed guidance. John provided everything we needed: music and microphones for the ceremony, live acoustic guitar and vocals during cocktail hour, and then an incredible mix of music, mics, and lighting for the reception. His live performance during cocktail hour was beautiful and created such a memorable atmosphere. What stood out most was John’s artistry and care. He takes real pride in his craft, and it showed throughout the night—he read the crowd effortlessly, keeping the energy flowing and our guests fully engaged. One of the most touching moments came after the wedding: on our one-month anniversary, he surprised us by sending the audio recording of our ceremony. Hearing our vows again brought us to tears, especially since our only regret was not hiring a videographer. If you are looking for music that is not only professional but deeply personal and heartfelt, John Ross and JR Music Collective will be perfect for your event.

d DJ’s is often overlooked, but so important for a successful wedding. Each time we’ve worked with them we’ve been floored by their talent, willingness to collaborate, and ability to read a crowd and keep the dance floor packed. They both are incredible musicians and DJ’s, the versatility of their talents really shines. They’re such incredible team players and are willing to do just about anything to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for the client. They go above and beyond expectations of a DJ, whether it’s letting us plug our recorder into their audio booth, offering to send audio files for post-production, or checking in to make sure everyone is ready to start ceremony, toasts. We HIGHLY recommend them to all of our clients.

ad complete confidence in his ability to read the crowd and keep the event fun and joyful. What truly set him apart was his years of experience and his genuine kindness in supporting our vision. When we expressed our desire to customize our music experience, John was fully on board. He helped us plan the karaoke after the reception dinner seamlessly, following up and spending time with us to refine the details. We’re incredibly grateful to the entire team and had an absolute blast at our wedding!

irst meeting, Andrew impressed us with his professionalism and genuine enthusiasm. He took the time to get to know us, addressing all our concerns and easing our wedding day nerves. It was evident that he truly cared about making our celebration special. The music during the ceremony and cocktail hour was perfect and as the night progressed, Andrew worked his magic, and the dance floor quickly filled up. We are incredibly grateful for the role he played in creating such a fun atmosphere at our wedding. If you're looking for a DJ who can bring energy, professionalism, and an excellent music selection to your special day, we wholeheartedly recommend Andrew!

rganized and accommodating, and was made the whole process of figuring out our combination of live music and DJ really easy. Andrew brought amazing energy to the wedding and the dance floor was packed the entire night!!! He was communicative and enthusiastic throughout the whole process and took time to make sure we were always on the same page. Andrew was also open to a last minute change to the father-daughter dance, which was a highlight of the wedding. My husband and I LOVED his rendition of our wedding song, and will be reaching out to Andrew if we have any DJ needs in the future!

ht songs at the right time was impeccable, ensuring that everyone had an amazing time. Dylan was also fantastic at keeping the evening on track. His seamless transitions and clear announcements made the night flow effortlessly. He was organized, attentive, and always knew what needed to happen next. We were especially impressed with how well Dylan handled song requests from our guests. He managed to incorporate everyone's favorites while maintaining a great mix of music that appealed to all ages. Thank you, Dylan, for making our wedding reception an unforgettable party! Your professionalism, talent, and enthusiasm truly made our night special. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ and MC!

s yummy and the family style service was great. No matter how well planned, events can be unpredictable but the Crave team stepped up and rose to the occasion. Honestly, you want vendors that will know how and will deal with challenges behind the scenes. The couple had no idea, which I LOVE! Thanks for your hand work, Crave team & Dylan! I adore you!

We were able to keep updating it as we thought of new songs we loved. Everyone was so impressed with our music throughout the whole day. Bo played live for our ceremony and even learned some specific songs we requested. It was unforgettable! When it came to the reception, Bo was just as impressive, if not more! He checked in with us throughout the event to make sure we were happy or to see if we thought a specific song would excite the crowd. My parents and relatives commented that the sound level was perfect! They could have conversations and still enjoy the music. We had the best time and Bo made sure everyone else did as well. Thank you to Bo Baskoro and John Ross Music for a great wedding day!

super communicative, as was the whole team. My siblings are musicians and he helped us incorporate them into the ceremony and was so open to letting them play. He and the team went so above and beyond. When we couldn't find an arrangement for our processional song with the right instruments, they literally created an arrangement for us. I truly couldn't recommend them enough. My husband and I agree that the music was one of the best parts of our wedding day.

he knocks it out of the ballpark. He is far more than a DJ. He ran the audio during the event, kindly recorded the speeches so we could have them as keepsakes, and helped keep the event going as scheduled. He can read the crowd to know precisely what to play to keep the event fun and joyous.

so easy to work with, and we found just what we were looking for by selecting their unique combination of a live musician and DJ service. Dillon, the artist that we selected, most closely matched our musical tastes, which we were able to determine by listening to a sample of his work directly on the website. Dillon far exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier that we hired him. He was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and a calming presence, which is rare in the wedding industry. Working with him was so easy. Not only was he a wonderful musician and singer, but also a fantastic DJ. We asked him to perform for our first dance song specifically because we knew his talent would be more impactful than a prerecorded track. What amazed us about Dillon, however, was how he went above and beyond what we asked him to do for us. He not only introduced the speakers at the wedding, but he listened closely to the speeches and actually played one of our favorite bands that was referenced in a story that the best man spoke about! He seamlessly incorporated all the songs we wanted played throughout the evening even if they spanned multiple and significantly different genres. We asked him to only take requests if it fit with the vibe and he did so perfectly! Each song transitioned smoothly into the next. Dillon found a way to play music that kept all generations dancing. We had a packed dance floor all night even in the late summer heat! We strongly recommend Dillon and the John Ross Music & Production Company for your big day.

ely professional, prompt in responses, and made us feel valued. They listened when we explained the vision we had for our wedding day and made it come to life even better than my husband or I could have imagined. Thank you John, Jenny and the rest of the team for making us feel so special during our wedding and making it a day we will never forget!

requests and expectations. Everyone at the wedding raved it was the best DJ they’ve seen at a wedding. We would highly recommend John Ross as a company to work with, and Andrew as well!

nd tailored his music to our style and requests. We had a specific vibes we wanted throughout the night, changing as the night went on, and he could not have been more on point. He worked with our music preferences and had our guests dancing, having fun and complimenting the music all night. His demeanor is very fun and relaxed and that came through during the night. He also worked with the groom on a surprise for the bride and pulled it off better than we could have imagined. John made the reception a party one for the ages and we are so happy to have been able to work with him.

simple. Their questionnaire was perfect to compile every last detail about song choices and vibe. I had picked what I thought was a semi-obscure song for walking down the aisle and there was never even a question of it being played. I had a last minute song change for one of our parent dances and that was easily fixed. They also compiled our ceremony audio and speeches recorded for us to have. Dillon made the night so much fun and did a great job reading the dance floor. Definitely recommend working with the John Ross team.

llingness to be a team player at all times! Highly recommend him!

make our wedding truly special. Andrew played the guitar and sang our first dance song, which was an unforgettable moment. His talent and professionalism really shone through during this special moment, and we were so grateful to have him be a part of it. He also worked with us to include songs from my cultural background into the mix of songs, which was a very thoughtful and appreciated gesture. We felt so heard and understood, and it made the entire experience even more special. Throughout the night, Andrew kept the energy high and kept everyone dancing. He was professional, friendly, and really went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. His attention to detail and ability to read the room ensured that the dance floor was never empty. Overall, we cannot recommend Andrew enough! If you're looking for a wedding DJ who will go above and beyond to make your wedding unforgettable, look no further. Thank you, Andrew, for helping make our wedding the best night ever!

plan. The form they have you fill out with all of your music picks is also super helpful to help plan the ceremony and reception order. We received many compliments (especially in the dinner music section--Michael picked music that sounded exactly like "us"). Overall, would highly recommend Michael and John Ross Music, it was a great experience. :)

in! Thanks for doing such a great job as our DJ!

a fun person to work with. He knew his stuff and boy did he keep our party going!! All of our guests still talk about how amazing and fun he was during our reception. John was also so helpful during the entire wedding planning process & made sure that we were very well taken care of. I would recommend using this company 11/10 times. Thank you Chaz & John, you made our wedding the best!!!

ust what we needed. We felt personally cared for and his warm personality felt like he could have been one of our friends. Before we met Bo, we worked with Jenny at John Ross Music to get organized for the wedding. She provided quick and clear responses to any questions we had. She was a pleasure to work with! I would recommend John Ross Music to anyone planning their wedding in the Portland area!

walked down the aisle. He has his own setlist you can choose for him to perform live songs from, or you can pay $50 to have him learn a new song. He sang and played guitar for our first dance and it felt like we were at a private concert! He has a great voice and we got lots of compliments from our guests! He was super professional with the announcements, flexible about last minute changes to the timeline, and did great DJing using our preferred setlist. Highly recommended, his experience definitely shows, couldn’t imagine anyone doing a better job!

know and the fact they they play live AND DJ was just incredible. I highly recommend!!! Thanks again, John!

a breeze. He even met with us in person to go over our timeline, playlists, and music choices. 10/10 recommend John Ross for your big day!!

m- this person is keeping everything moving, reading the room, setting the tone for the dance party. Bo was truly the perfect choice for us. The man's voice- OMG! We were able to incorporate some really special and unique songs into our ceremony that he learned for us, and for one of our parental dances. It made everything personal on a completely different level, and be an aspect of our wedding day that I will forever treasure. Plus, Bo is just kind and fun- he has such a positive attitude- at one point, it was obvious that I was disappointed that timeline got off and our dance party got started late...Bo came up to me, filled me in on how everyone was mingling and enjoying dessert (while we did sunset photos), and no one was missing a thing. Then we got that party started. It made me feel so much better, and we had such a fun party that I only wish had lasted longer. The packages for John Ross Music were reasonable when compared to others, and I really felt we got everything we wanted out of it without having to add extras. They're pros, you cannot go wrong!

ontinuing to play the piano, and switch to guitar for a live mother/son dance - and in addition to being able to just do all these things he executed all the songs phenomenally. John Ross also provided us with a wonderful cellist for the ceremony. The company was very helpful and professional in the months leading up to the wedding and were able to accommodate a last minute first dance change just days before the ceremony. Cannot thank them enough for being a part of our big day!

ss was the complete package. We specifically desired a piano for our ceremony and the office manager, Jenny, was so helpful in providing musicians who owned and played the piano. Our musician was Daniel, who was fun, upbeat, and immeasurably talented. Our venue did not have a piano so Daniel brought his own. We also requested a personal instrumental song for our ceremony that was originally played by a stringed orchestra, and Daniel went out of his way to learn it on the piano. This company is truly amazing and their musicians are phenomenal!

ive in the ceremony AND DJ during the reception. Kelly was one of my first choices after listening to the audio samples on the website and I was so thrilled that he was available on our wedding day. We love how flexible John Ross Music was - we were able to customize which parts of our wedding we wanted to be performed live. We asked Kelly to learn a new song for the father/daughter dance and it was beyond amazing! So many of our guests commented how awesome the live music was as well as the DJ - we had to tell them that he was one and the same!

from ceremony to dessert hour. His musical expertise made for a splendid event. Thank you Andrew.

our, and dessert hour, and was the perfect MC/DJ for the reception! Andrew kept everyone moving and grooving in a crowd of people who aren't normally dancers! Andrew learned multiple songs for our ceremony and did a perfect job on each of them! He even led a hymn during the ceremony!! Very easy to work with and did not have to worry about a thing day of. We cannot say enough good things about Andrew's work at our September Seattle wedding!

talent as an artist were all just wonderful! He then moved inside for the reception and had us dancing the night away. Announcements were spot on based on the timeline we prepared for him. He also did a great job integrating Hispanic music and our country music playlist. Our friends have said it was one of the best weddings ever. John is professional, detailed and caring. We are so happy with the job he did, it is so important to get it right. Kudos to John Ross Productions!

eamless! From helping us bring our musical vision to life to bringing us water and snacks throughout the night.

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talented! His DJ skills were also amazing - he was able to read the room and sense the best song to play. We were even running 30 minutes behind schedule and he made everything run smoothly regardless with our signature dances, bouquet/garter toss songs, and the final exit song. He also checked on me the same amount of times my wedding coordinator did and asked me if I needed anything (I think it was like 6 times!). The John Ross Music and Production staff were also very helpful. They had me fill out a questionnaire the month before the big day so that we were all on the same page with plenty of time to figure out the finer details. This company is so organized and their musicians are so talented, I am so glad I got to have them be a part of my big day!

t can have a high school prom vibe. John Ross has an outstanding approach which includes live music plus traditional DJing. Having Michael Blake play acoustic guitar and sing while we walked up and down the aisle, during our happy hour, and while we had our first dance, was simply unforgettable. Also for anyone considering DJing your own wedding with an ipod, don’t underestimate the value of having a professional MC key parts of the reception. We also love that a recording of the ceremony and toasts was sent to use after the wedding, such a nice piece of history to have. Overall, great to work with. Highly recommended!

great and he was very professional, highly recommend!

d DJ was very important to us as we feel it sets the tone for the evening and Paul was awesome! He made sure to have the night flow seamlessly, played everything we wanted to hear, and was so easy to work with. We couldn't be happier with them. I would HIGHLY recommend John Ross Music and Productions if you're looking for friendly professionalism and a job well done.

e and a sample CD from John Ross (JR) Music was in there. I had to go out of my way to find a CD player in the following week but it was worth it. I was also able to go to their website to find more music and I could have done that in the first place but playing the CD was such a joy (like time travel, LOL). I inquired on the JR website and was promptly responded to. The first gentleman we were interested in meeting with was no longer going to be with JR by the time of our wedding so we got set up to meet with our 2nd (the best) choice, Bo! The JR office is in an old home, set up in a room with a comfy couch and you're served beer or bubbly as you get situated and introduced. We got to spend an hour with Bo and John discussing who we are, what we're looking for, our music choices, and what kind of wedding day we were interested in having - a PARTY! Within a month (after wedding shows and "shopping") we 100% committed to John Ross. Of the 3-4 other DJs and music teams we met with, the level of service, time of response, and price for what you get (live music included with standard package - Bo sang for our cocktail hour!) we're far from matched by anyone else. Can we just say, a lot of DJs are straight creepy?! No creepy vibes with John Ross. Bo showed up on our wedding day dressed professionally, ready to play, and even had a good time WITH our guests. He was easy to talk to, easy to change direction with, and was able to just go with the night as it flowed. He is not a club DJ so if you're looking for thumpin' EDM, 30 seconds of each song played, or the cupid's shuffle, then John Ross isn't likely to be a 100% match for you. We loved the class and support from John Ross and would rebook again + recommend. Thanks, John, Jenny, and Bo!

rdable and they included everything that we needed so we didn’t have to worry about adding extra microphones or speakers, etc. There was an easy to use web portal to choose music/make payments and Jenny, the office admin was a great communicator and always kept us in the loop! We chose Dillon as our DJ after listening to his music on their website and he was incredible! He played acoustic music for our ceremony and his voice is so beautiful- it really made our ceremony so special! He learned a special song to accompany my family singing. He is also an amazing DJ- the dance floor was packed the entire night! I would 100% recommend Dillon and John Ross Music to anyone getting married!

one person! Communication was quick, easy and professional throughout the planning process. They sent us a list of available musicians for our wedding date. We were able to narrow down based on our music taste and desired vibe for the wedding. We luckily ended up getting to work with Kelly, who we can’t say enough great things about! We met with him a couple of times over FaceTime (we live out of state) and he really took the time to get to know our musical preferences. For my walk down the aisle, we asked for him to learn a new song and even change it up a little bit. I can’t describe what it is like to walk down the aisle and have it look and sound exactly as you hoped it would! It was just perfect. So many guests told me later that having him play live for the ceremony and cocktail hour was so special! He’s also an amazing DJ and kept the crowd dancing all night long. I can’t recommend Kelli and the John Ross team enough!

he crowd throughout the evening and striking a balance between our requests and theirs. Bo followed our guidelines for the evening to a tee, and if anyone requested anything off our charted course, he graciously checked in with us and ensured we were comfortable. All in all, my husband and I highly recommend Bo and John Ross Music. Their sound systems were really incredible, and Bo was really nimble and easy to work with. He adjusted mics perfectly for every single speech, communicated well—just a really personalized and pleasant experience. Bo—we really appreciate you and your efforts to ensure we had an amazing wedding day. Thank you so much!!

the night to make sure I was happy with everything. Would highly recommend!

ly experts in their field but they are genuinely kind and caring people to work with. Dillion made our wedding day! He created flow throughout the evening and kept the party dancing until the absolute last song. I have already had people ask me for their contact information for future events! Cannot recommend them enough!