Love of Music

derstanding the music you and your guests are looking to hear. If we had been able to have a full night of dancing, I know Chris would have made it an absolute blast! We definitely highly recommend Love of Music!

king sure our guests were singing along and having a great time all night long. Plus, his firework fountains made for some of our favorite pictures of the night! A great individual and a great professional, book him!

VID, we decided to have a small wedding with 30 people, and switched venues, and that was not a problem with DJ Chris. At our wedding, he was THE BEST MC, and the music flowed so well. We requested to have him stay for an extra hour because the party did not want to stop! Thank you DJ Chris!!!

embered a while back we had some family health problems around my sisters wedding and check in to see if we needed anything. Chris even made me a fun father daughter dance mix tape for my dad and I. I would recommend Chris to every couple!!

ped us make the best of a tough situation. Chris played at the bridal shower which was forced to be a drive by setting . His music made the day fun and memorable. He then played for our small intimate cermoney this year in which he got my 94 year old grandma in the dance floor ! Highly recommend and you will not be disappointed! Thanks again Chris for making memories!

ic rock to modern dance and country. Wouldn't have anyone else. Thanks Chris!

erstatement to say that my wedding was fun. He kept the right kind of music playing at the perfect times and the party stayed alive and booming until the very end! Chris accommodated our personalities perfectly with his vast knowledge of the world of music. Our meetings with him were fantastic as well. His down-to-earth personality and professional attitude will leave you calm and comfortable. If you have any special requests, Chris is willing to listen and take what you say to heart. He makes choosing music for your special day smart and enjoyable. If you are looking to attain amazing music, an incredible atmosphere and wonderful memories for your party...look no further than Love of Music!!

Once we heard some samples, we knew he was the one we needed to use. He came to meet us at the brewery when we came to see the venue again and he blew us out of the water. Everything he said was exactly what we wanted. He really understood our vision. Chris is not just a DJ but hes such an amazing producer and it definitely showed at the wedding! He had everyone on the dance the entire night! He knew when to play each song and knew when to slow things down. He's not an MC where he talks in the mic the whole night - he stays right behind the booth (which is exactly ehat we were looking for). We loved that he was just as excited as we were. Chris is such a great guy and we would recommend him to ANYONE!

med and also gave me reassurance of our choice. He absolutely delivered on the genre of music we had asked for. He made sure to mix it up throughout the night and gave us seamless transitions. One guest said "not one bad song played" which was 100% true. It was nice to not have to worry about a thing from the beginning because I knew he had our back. He makes you laugh, amps up the wedding party and brings an awesome crew to assist him. What more can I say but if you haven't booked yet go ahead and do so!

p songs that everyone would know, but would still have that dance music flair we were looking for. He really saw our music vision - from the beginning of the ceremony down to the very last song of the night! I had people come up to me afterward and say "I haven't danced like that in years!". It was the absolute perfect night :D

mportant to us. He was also willing to be honest about our ideas based on his professional experience, which we valued, because we wanted our people to have a good time! He brought a number of suggestions that elevated the experience for all of our guests and wedding party. The actual dancing was incredible. He had a really good mix of old and new songs that everyone enjoyed, and he knew how to keep our people energized and play off the energy in the room. We didn't leave the dance floor the entire night. I was undoubtedly more picky about this aspect of my wedding than anything else, and Chris totally delivered. 10/10 would recommend.

d to emails quickly and checked in regularly! If you’re on the fence, JUST BOOK HIM.

question. He had the dance floor packed the entire night!! It was so much fun and I would HIGHLY recommend using DJ Chris for your wedding.

send off at the end of the night. The night flowed so well thanks to Chris and his team! Our friends enjoyed it so much they tried to book Chris that night for their upcoming wedding! I can't agree more with all of the great reviews. Best DJ! Thank you Chris!

oing for during dinner and then transition smoothly into a more upbeat tone so that everyone was willing to show off their dance moves. He really keeps the party going, and my husband and I could not have been happier. He really is one of a kind! Our guests keep asking for his information and can't stop complimenting us on our choice in DJ's. You will not go wrong with Chris, and with any event you choose him for it will be top of the line, and the party will not stop. Chris, Mike and I can't thank you enough for all of your hard work!

showed on our wedding night!

genres and showing his talent as a DJ who knows how to work the crowd. We wish he had recorded the set he did for the reception as it was LIT - with guests doing a group crab dance to merengue later on in the night. THANK YOU!

at they thought Chris was and how much fun they had. Leading up to the big day, Chris meets with you several times to discuss your musical tastes and is incredible at coordinating requests from both the bride and the groom. If you have a band or song you like, Chris knows how to work it into the lineup and his knowledge and experience of how to please a crowd should not be overlooked. At our reception, once Chris took over the mic, we were immediately at ease and his professional and affable demeanor set the right tone for the rest of the night. He has a knack for taking the temperature of the room and easily adapts to any situation, making sure the dance floor is packed the entire time. This is not a guy who sets up a predetermined playlist and checks out, but instead, he remains engaged they entire time, mixing and matching, changing the pace and overall ensuring everyone is having a great time. No matter what your music taste or what you are looking for in a reception, we are confident Chris will be an excellent choice. Chris, thanks again for making our reception absolutely awesome.

d everyone kept saying how awesome of a DJ he was. We love to dance and it was important that we had a DJ that would keep the party going, and Chris delivered! Would HIGHLY recommend!!

erience. He was clear and concise in all of the planning. He walked us through everything from the very beginning and gave us a clear picture as to what to expect and when to execute. As an added bonus- his assistance gave us an outside look of our guest having a great night. His music lineup was a perfect fit for all ages. He blended all the music smoothly and kept the crowd going all night long! His energy and personality was of a natural born entertainer!! His setup was sleek and fit perfectly with the venue. great business man, highly recommend for any occasion. Thank you for ROCKING our wedding.

to the end. I highly recommend him for any event you have.

s so easy to work with and helped us getting through the stressful wedding planning. The lighting that he used was such a special touch to our wedding that I wouldn’t have been able to live without!! Highly recommended!!!

created the party and kept it going all night long. I told him that once the dance floor opens up, I don't want anyone leaving it, and he definitely made that happen. He mixes all his music and doesn't play anything corny, so it really was a party. I highly recommend Chris!

veryone was upset when it was over. Definitely recommend to all of my family and friends!

and also encouraged guests to make song requests. I couldn’t have asked for a more lively, entertaining reception. The dance floor was packed the entire night, which is exactly how my husband and I wanted to celebrate our special day!

d our guests the entire evening. His planning website and pre-wedding meetings with us were extremely helpful and made the entire process very easy on us. He gave great advice on how we could incorporate the wedding activities -- first dance, cake cutting, etc -- so everything would flow nicely into the dance portion of the reception. While we gave some must-play songs and provided a general idea of the music we were expecting, we mostly said "we trust you" and asked him to do his thing -- he nailed every part of the night, including the ceremony, intros, and keeping us on schedule, and we couldn't have been happier! Our wedding guests have been giving Chris nothing but compliments since and we have continued to hear that Chris was the best wedding DJ they've seen! We agree and cannot thank Chris enough for everything! We highly recommend him!

ed, easy to talk to, he made sure the order of our events flowed together smoothly, and his online planning system was so great and easy to use! Every generation of our family was dancing when he got the party started after dinner. Even my 85 year old grandfather (who I have NEVER seen dance at a wedding) was dancing all night long! Chris really knows how to read a crowd, and his song selections could not have been more perfect for us. Our night could not have been more wonderful. I cannot recommend Chris enough - THANK YOU!

good things about Chris, but if you want your wedding to be unforgettable, book him now! Honestly, he's the best!

anyone looking for a exceptional reception!

usband and I were married this past weekend, on 7/14/18, and our legs are STILL sore from all of the dancing (4 days later)! Throughout the entire planning process Chris was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, honest and readily available. I often would e-mail Chris after work and only minutes later he was calling me… if that isn’t stellar communication then I don’t know what is! Chris not only met our expectations, he EXCEEDED them and helped us to throw an epic party!! Throughout the planning process Chris was upfront and helped guide us through every decision to make sure our day would be perfect! On the day of our wedding Chris’s attention to detail was superlative, he stuck to the schedule and was flexible by allowing the guests to also guide the evening. This was apparent when the dinner music was so good that our guests filled up the dance floor before their plates could be cleared, which led to us moving back our cake cutting. The cake cutting, which was supposed to be in front of everyone, ended up being done in private because our guests were too busy dancing THE WHOLE NIGHT to be interrupted (this was suggested by Chris and our coordinator but ultimately left up to us). Chris was able to get our least expected guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor! We had the dance floor packed for 4 straight hours, which is exactly what my husband and I asked for! I cannot say enough amazing things about Chris and his services! He even surprised us with a personalized monogram that he later shared with us via email! Many of our guests said, and are still saying, that our wedding “set a high standard for weddings to follow” and that it was “the best wedding they have ever been to”. We have Love of Music/ Chris Johnston to thank for that!!!! Chris and his team are not your average wedding entertainment… they are so much more!! We look forward to recommending Love of Music to everyone we know!

be sure we were on schedule and kept the party rocking. Guests of ours complimented us in the following weeks that the music at our event was the best they have ever experienced. I would absolutely recommend DJ Chris for anyone booking an event in the upstate NY area. Thank you DJ Chris!

ylist with him and his online system made it so easy to do! He made sure to pronounce everyone in the wedding party’s names right and kept the energy up in the room during our introductions! His style of DJing is so much fun and he kept the dance floor packed the entire night! We have received so many compliments about the music played at the wedding and he truly made sure everyone there was having fun! Thank you so much for making our wedding night so much fun!!!

d! So many people complimented the music at our wedding - and dancing the night away was really our favorite part of the evening! We always look back and say "remember when he played 'this,' and we all just lost it?!" He live mixes all of the music throughout the evening, and does it perfectly. Ever song flowed, and he really matched our guests' energy. I can't imagine if he weren't a part of our wedding. Thank you so much for being so wonderful, Chris!

ws what he is doing. And his mixes, well they are out of this world. He is exactly what we were looking for in a DJ. After all, a DJ is what keeps the party going. And boy did Chris keep the party going all. Night. Long. After the wedding, we got so many compliments about how awesome our DJ was. He played the perfect variety of songs and never once let the dance floor die down. On top of that, he’s more than just a DJ who stands behind his equipment. He made sure that we remained on schedule, he accommodated when speeches went a little longer than scheduled. He’s quick on his feet and comforting. We knew the entire night that we did not have to worry once. One of my guests specifically said “you know it’s a great DJ when there is no room on the dance floor.” I can’t say enough about Chris. Don’t look any further!

ents from guests and the dance floor stayed alive all night long. We can't thank him enough for making our wedding as amazing as it was!

ryone; people in their 20s to people in their 70s loved the music! It was so good that we were dancing in our seats during dinner because we wanted to dance so much! He had an awesome mix and played all my favorites. The older crowd was even on the dance floor dancing to old AND current music because it was that good! We are so happy we chose Chris at Love of Music for our special day!!

ctive while we were planning and Chris was always open to our “crazy” ideas. From start to finish, super professional, high energy, and making sure the dance floor was always full! We got compliments on our DJ for weeks after! Thank you Chris!

ing how much fun they had, from the grandparents to the teenagers and everybody in between. The way Chris mixes songs keeps everyone on the dance floor… my sore calves the next day were proof! That in itself would have been good enough for us… but what separates Chris is the way he guides you through the night. From seamlessly maneuvering the ceremony music, to the professionalism with which he handles the crowd, to checking in with us at various points of the reception. He never once was disruptive, but always tactful in his timing. We just can’t say enough good things about our experience working with DJ Chris!

guests absolutely loved him! We had a range of ages at our wedding and everyone was up and dancing. I cannot recommend him enough!

of my bridesmaid's dresses. The planning site Chris had us use was super helpful. Aside from the 20 songs we requested he play, we left the cocktail hour music and reception music up to him and it was an amazing choice. My husband and I had choreographed half of a song and Chris faded it out perfectly at the exact second we needed to. We all had such an amazing time and my guests absolutely loved him. He was a lucky find and an integral part of our special day. Thank you!!!

his music choices and how cool his set up looked. He truly made our night perfect! We also hired him for the after party and it was the cherry to top off the night! I would highly recommend Chris if you are looking to dance the night away!

up to the event went smooth and seamless while working with Chris. His online portal was the most convenient method of putting my "must have" songs as well as my "do not play" songs in one place for him to view. It helped me get all my details in check from my bridal party line up and announcements to the ceremony/reception song choices. He listened to our style and definitely delivered. He customized the music selection to our wedding specifically which I don't think is super common these days. Day of Chris and team were there early to set up and ensure everything was perfect. He even made it a point to throw in some favorite songs of mine we discussed in one of meetings that I totally forgot about! Our dance floor was packed ALL night and we have pictures and video to remember it all! Some of our guests made comments that they have never danced so much at a wedding! Chris, thank you SO much for everything you did for our wedding, you truly are a professional!

n what we could've wished for the day of. Beginning with the cocktail hour, to the reception from start to finish the dance floor was completely packed and we owe that all to Chris! We never stepped foot off of the dance floor and weeks later we still have guests raving about it! Chris also provided our uplighting for the reception and it was perfect. To any brides and grooms planning their weddings, or anyone planning an event, book Love of Music DJ ASAP! You will not regret it! Thank you for keeping us & our guests moving all night long, you are simply the best!

nd even helped the best man pull off a musical surprise during his speech. Chris was organized and had fabulous communication with us throughout the night. He is an absolutely fantastic DJ and I highly recommend him!

they needed to be there, and he communicated really well with other wedding vendors, as well as myself (the bride). He listened to exactly what we wanted for music, and exceeded our expectations! Our guests have been RAVING about how much FUN they had dancing at our wedding and we know that we owe it all to Chris. Thank you for making our wedding day perfect!

to match exactly what we were looking for. He did all of this with such a positive and fun attitude. The night of the reception was one of the most amazing nights of our lives! Even our 91 year old grandmother was on the dance floor. Everyone commented how great our DJ was and the energy was UNREAL. I don’t think I left the dance floor once. Chris has the most positive attitude, is the sweetest guy, and really is a pleasure to work with. He is so professional and really made us feel at ease as he had EVERYTHING taken care of. He is really detailed and makes sure everything is done to your liking. I could not recommend him enough! Thank you so much Chris, you really gave us one of the best days of our lives!

't have someone on it! Thank you Chris for doing all you did to make sure the night went flawless and for accommodating my wild father daughter rendition of sweet child of mine! Can't wait to see you at my sisters wedding next year!!

rfectly. He incorporated guest's song requests, but from what we heard, he only played songs that fit in within what we like - thankfully. He had the 80-100% of the room dancing for the whole night and even extended a half an hour, when requested. Our guests gave many compliments throughout the night.

ensure that the musical aspects of the wedding are exactly what the bride and groom desire. He has a vast selection of music, a user-friendly website for planning purposes, and is willing to offer advice if necessary. Chris was able to appropriately play all of the different genres of music we requested and he excels at effectively reading a crowd to keep a fantastic dance party going. I would highly recommend Chris/Love of Music to anyone looking for an excellent DJ for their wedding (or any event for that matter)!

people on the dance floor from the minute they could dance till the very end! We absolutely loved getting to know Chris in the process too. He's a wonderful, honest guy who runs a great business - what more could you ask for? You know he is doing something he loves from the minute you meet him and it only makes you more excited for your day. And if you are debating on a monogram or up-lighting, two services Chris offers, go with it!! It made our event feel even more put together.

out our ceremony and reception details. He provided great advice on how to structure the evening and what songs/types of music would keep the crowd moving. Our package included the ceremony, reception and uplighting (looked beautiful). At the event he was beyond professional and the night flowed seamlessly. And the dance floor...it was packed the entire night! There was never a quiet moment - Chris kept the energy high all night long. No one wanted to leave! We could have easily stayed for hours more to keep the party rocking (a good tip if you are considering our venue, the Canfield Casino). We love Chris!

sic but MC's the night to keep the party going. There were absolutely no flaws in my night!! Tim and I were married on New Years Eve and with the massive amount of anticipation leading up to the wedding I begged Chris to please not let me down. Most people would say I am hard to please but when it came to Chris on my wedding night he EXCEEDED all expectations...The dance floor was packed all night!! I recommend everyone do a sit down meeting with Chris….it truly gave him a good feel for what both Tim and I liked and how were saw our night going! Chris also included a special mix for our New Year's Eve countdown that people are still asking to have a copy of! Honestly looking back Chris was monumental in our wedding from the flow...all the way to maintaining a packed dance floor! Thank you Chris- Tim and Alison

mpressed by what others had thought of his services that we booked him immediately after an initial phone consultation (we did not actually meet him prior to the wedding.) Chris was funny, had a great sense of humor and after speaking with him he knew exactly the type of music we had wanted for our wedding. In the months leading up to our wedding if we ever had a question for DJ Chris he would respond in a freakishly short period of time in a manner that was respectful and professional. There was never a dumb question for DJ Chris and this is when we truly started to feel comfortable that we were in good hands. As for the wedding itself, we had roughly 75 people at our reception and there was never a shortage of people dancing. DJ Chris kept his word and kept the dance floor bumping the whole night. After having gone through it, I understand the stress there is when it comes to planning a wedding but let me by clear that booking DJ Chris will most likely be the easiest choice you will have to make.

Chris is that he is not only an amazing DJ but that he is also a true professional with an unparalleled level of customer service. The first time I talked to Chris we spoke for awhile about favorite artists and tracks across a wide range of music including 90s hip hop, 80's pop and R&B from the 60s and 70s. He was enthusiastic and honest talking about what has worked well for him in his extensive experience while also listening to the vision we had for our wedding. Through a series of conversations and email he helped my wife and I refine a style and mood for each piece of our wedding and reception. The best part was he made it fun, he's a very easy going person and quite funny and found a way to take a lot of stress out of the planning and decision making process. Chris is also creative, when we told him we wanted to recreate the dance-line from Soul Train at our reception he jumped right on it finding songs that would make it work, Chris even helped us out with a last minute wedding song remix. The day of the event, Chris had everything in hand and brought a very welcome calming presence to the ceremony and then as the party got going, he produced and amazing show that had every guest dancing for hours. If you're going to have a fun wedding where people will occasionally dance and talk, Chris will do a great job. But if you want a reception that is also one of the greatest dance parties you've ever been to and is more fun than your family and friends have ever had at a wedding than you absolutely NEED DJ Chris Johnston.

nce floor and kept them there. He had clearly listened to us during our meetings and played the songs we wanted to hear, along with some I didn't know I wanted until they came on and I said to my grandmother "excuse me, I can't talk to you anymore because I have to go dance now..." He was also a great MC and knew exactly when to talk and when not to. We appreciated every moment he was there. Thank you Chris, for being so awesome.

ris delivered exactly what he said he would: for our wedding to go flawlessly and for our guests to have the time of their lives. Thank you so much Chris. Mary-Beth and I are forever in your debt for laying the soundtrack to the best night of our lives. I am crossing my fingers that my wife and I get to attend someone else's wedding that Chris is DJ'ing. We want to party with him again!

njoyable. He is remarkable! Chris completely tailored the music, structure and tempo of the event to our specification and he was such a joy to work with. The music he played was always perfectly suited to whatever stage of the evening we were in. He eventually got EVERYONE up on the dance floor, QUITE A FEET for a family like mine! Anyone contemplating a wedding in his area would be lucky to have him. It was so nice that we didn't have to deal with a company with multiple DJs. We received such meticulous attention from Chris that it was a real pleasure to deal with. He is kind, caring, and professional. So much of the wedding industry feels so "corporate" and Chris provided us with a warm and friendly human touch coupled with outstanding service. Again, I give Chris my highest and most unequivocal recommendation. This guy is totally awesome.

the selection of music was...which I left mainly up to his discretion! From our first phone conversation I felt an instant connection and felt like I had known him for years. Unlike most wedding vendors, he replied to emails and phone calls instantaneously and you never felt rushed. He even did us a huge favor and played an extra 15 minutes at the end of our reception so we could have music for our fireworks display. He even took a video of our fireworks display and surprised us with the video the next morning. I can't say enough good things about Chris, you will not be disappointed if you hire him for your next event!! My husband and I even gained a new life long friend. You rock Chis!!! Francesca and Ryan

ce that he had everything under control. He understood exactly how important the music at our wedding was to us and went above and beyond to provide an AWESOME time! My husband didn't meet him until the day of the wedding due to work/schedule restrictions and he was very impressed at how professional Chris was and how he guided us seamlessly through the night. After just one meeting with Chris I trusted him and his taste, he took the time to get to know exactly what I was expecting and he did not disappoint! To give a point of reference, I have a large hispanic family and my husbands family/friends are huge country fans, he was able to play music form multiple different genres and keep everybody partying! He even played longer than he was scheduled for! I would recommend him to anyone, and only wish I had more events to use him for!

and helpful every step of the way. Chris provided us with all the information we needed and an idea of how our timeline would go early on and was so timely and organized with all of our planning. We did not have to worry about a thing because of him. From playing perfect music at great sound and quality from his sound system at our ceremony, to recommending songs and picking a wide range of music that everyone of all ages enjoyed at our reception - our experience with our DJ was exceptional. We are so pleased with the service we received from Love of Music and highly recommend him for your wedding or special event!