Manna Music DJ

We can’t thank you enough for the job you did on our wedding ceremony and wedding reception it was seriously above and beyond awesome. The music was perfect, and I can’t tell you how many compliments we had from all of our guests. You guys really did an amazing job. I don’t think I’ve ever had that much fun at a wedding, and the music couldn’t have been more perfect. Thank you again Manna Music (Phil)! If we ever need another DJ, we will definitely contact Manna Music again!

Phil our DJ was amazing! He exceeded our expectations as our dj! Would recommend him for another event deffinitly!!!

We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ than Mark of Manna Music Disc Jockey Service for our wedding! From the very beginning, he impressed us with his professionalism and clear communication throughout the planning process. He took the time to understand our vision and made us feel confident that our music selection would be in great hands. When the big day arrived, Mark set the perfect tone for our celebration. He read the crowd like a pro and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. One of the standout moments was when he spontaneously dropped “Get Low” during an impromptu limbo contest. It was a game-changer! Every beat was perfectly timed, and watching our friends and family bust out their best moves while trying to limbo under was absolutely unforgettable! Mark's ability to create an incredible atmosphere while maintaining a high level of professionalism is unmatched. We are so grateful for his amazing contribution to our special day. If you’re looking for a DJ who knows how to bring the fun and keep everything running smoothly, look no further than Manna Music!

Couldn’t have asked for a better DJ. Had a 260+ person wedding and he set up speakers outside for the ceremony and inside for the reception. Did all the music for the ceremony and reception as well as announcing us all out. Once the dancing came, we left all the music up to him and he nailed it flawlessly. Mark kept the whole crowd up on their feet the entire time. 10/10 recommend to anyone

We really couldn’t have wished for a better experience with our DJ. From the very beginning Phil was very responsive and helpful. He gave great tips during the planning process, explained everything to us, and even coordinated the ceremony flow. It seemed like he really wanted to get to know us as a couple. We really felt he went above and beyond and felt like he was part of the family. Our dance floor was packed all night and everyone raved about the music selection as well as the transitions between songs, he even came dressed to impress. We wouldn’t change a thing. Our day simply wouldn’t have been the same without experienced, caring vendors like Phil.

Phil at Manna Music went above and beyond for our wedding experience. From additional elements such as an extra dance, speeches, and a different style grand entrance, Phil executed across the board. Most importantly, Phil had everyone dancing until 1 am with his music set. We gave initial guidance on our style and how we wanted the night to flow, but Phil took the guidance and crafted an incredible dancing night. Phil was responsive, listened to our wishes, and did everything we asked. I'd recommend Phil and Manna Music to anyone looking for a DJ that truly cares about your wedding experience.

We heard about Phil from an old vendor list from our original vendor- Cafe la Cave. Getting a good DJ was super important to me; someone who will work with me on the playlist because music is incredibly important to me. From my first phone call with Phil, I knew we'd be a good match. He and I were focused on striking a balance between keeping the dancefloor groovin' and playing songs that were meaningful to us. Throughout the planning process, I gave him Spotify links to my respective cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing playlists. He gave me full control of the cocktail hour and dinner playlists, which was an absolute JOY for me to manage (trust me, I would have DJ'd my wedding if I wasn't so busy as the bride). About a week and a half before the wedding, Phil met with us at a Starbucks to go over the Spotify dancing playlist that I'd been concocting. I wrote all the song names in order on a Google Doc and printed it for our meeting- after checking them on his online playlist-building tool. Phil had a lot of great feedback to share about songs that fit together in "mixes". In this meeting, we added and cut songs to make the perfect wedding playlist. He told us that a lot of couples let him do the playlist building but he was excited to encounter someone who valued the music playing a part in making the day special as much as he did. Phil knocked it out of the park on our wedding day. The blend of songs was so much fun and engaging for everyone. I didn't even get to the sweets table because I was on the floor all night. He even took some requests from our guests that fit within the mixes we'd already set up. It was a great night and Phil was a HUGE part of it. Thank you for everything, Manna Music... and don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like an apprentice. :) - Victoria

We recently had the pleasure of having Phil from Manna Music as the DJ for our event, and we cannot rave enough about the incredible experience he provided. If you're looking for a DJ who is not only highly skilled but also customer-oriented, people-friendly, and exceptionally flexible in catering to diverse music tastes, look no further! From our initial consultation to the last song of the night, Phil exuded professionalism, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for creating a memorable experience. His attention to detail and willingness to understand our vision made us feel confident that our event was in the best hands possible. What truly sets Phil apart is his ability to read the crowd and adapt his playlist to suit the energy and preferences of our guests. He seamlessly transitioned between genres and eras, ensuring that there was something for everyone. Whether it was classic hits, current chart-toppers, or niche genres, he had an uncanny ability to keep the dance floor packed and the energy soaring throughout the entire event. Beyond his exceptional music selection, Phil was an absolute delight to work with. He interacted effortlessly with our guests, building an instant rapport and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. He had an infectious personality and knew how to engage with the crowd, encouraging even the shyest attendees to get up and dance. In summary, if you're searching for an experienced DJ who is customer-oriented, people-friendly, flexible in music selection, and can bring any event to life, Phil is the perfect choice. His ability to cater to diverse tastes and create an unforgettable party atmosphere is unmatched. Thank you, Phil, for going above and beyond to ensure that everyone had a fantastic time. We wholeheartedly recommend your services and look forward to working with you again in the future.

Phil helped everything move along as smooth as it could. There was never an empty dance floor. He was very responsive and coordinated with me numerous times before the big day to make sure everything went according to plan. He had a great selection of music that appealed to all generations of attendees. Phil truly loves what he does and works hard to make sure everyone has a great time.

We loved Manna Music! We specifically worked with Phil. He was so attentive, calling us to talk and make sure the list was the way we wanted it. He was also the perfect MC, and did everything down to writing down phonetic spellings so he got everyone's name right. He worked so well with our venue's coordinator, and he even doubled as photographer when we needed some late night shots of the dance floor. Highly recommend!

DJ Phil from Manna Music is absolutely amazing. He did my sister-in-laws wedding, and the dance floor was packed the entire night. So we hired him for our wedding and he did not disappoint! From the very beginning, Phil was extremely responsive and attentive. He made sure to discuss our music style and vision for the day with us, and it was very clear that he was passionate about his job. He wanted the night to be a success just as much as we did! The night of the wedding, he did an outstanding job MC'ing and announcing everything. And most importantly.... the dance floor did not die down ONCE. The amount of compliments we got on the DJ was incredible. I had so many people tell me "that was the most I've ever seen people dance at a wedding". Phil did an amazing job of playing the songs we really wanted to hear, and mixing in other ones to keep the crowd happy. If you do anything for your wedding, HIRE MANNA MUSIC!!!

Phil was amazing from start to finish. He was always very communicative and quick to respond. As we got closer to the wedding, he even went out of his way to meet with us in person to get to know us and review our timeline and playlist. On our wedding day, he kept the evening flowing according to our timeline and played all the right songs at the right time. The dance floor was packed the entire night and all of our guests, young and old, raved about how good the music was. Would highly recommend using Phil for your wedding!

Phil was everything we could ask for in our wedding DJ! Took the time to get to know us ahead of the event and what kind of music we liked. Was very detailed from the name pronunciations (Had some tough names and he crushed it) all the way to the last song. It was a perfect night and Phil helped make sure of it. It was the most packed dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG. Highly recommend!

Mark is a top notch DJ. He listens to your requests and tailors a wedding playlist to suit the Bride and Grooms wishes. I could not recommend him enough for your wedding

ABSOLUTELY recommend Phil w/ Manna Music for your DJ needs! Our original DJ completely ghosted us the day of our wedding and Phil literally saved the day!! He was at the venue and ready to go in less than an hour! Everyone said they wouldn't have even known there was an issue because he did such an amazing job. He got all of our songs down for the cake cutting, entrances, bouquet toss, etc. and was able to read the crowd for the rest. The dance floor was NEVER empty. We were amazed at the wonderful job he did with no time to prepare. Thank you so much Phil for saving our special day!

A huge thank you to Phil and Manna Music for doing such an amazing job and making our wedding a blast! From the start Phil impressed us with his experience and dedication to his clients. He was always quick to respond, detail oriented, accommodating of custom requests, and made sure the day went off without a hitch. He gave us great advice throughout the planning process, including recommendations on room layout (we had a DIY wedding). Phil kept our guests on the dance floor the entire night and even took photos after our photographer headed out. If you're looking for a DJ that is invested in you, will go the extra mile, and is incredibly talented at their job - look no further!

I recently got married and decided to go with manna music. I was extremely dissatisfied with mannas performance. While introduction of the bridal party he initially introduced a groomsman as the correct name and asked for another round of applause of a name that didn’t exist in the party. He started the bouquet toss music before anyone was on the dance floor when the bridesmaids and bride had a dance routine planned and we were very clear with him. He continued to try to plan dances but when we were ready gathering people he would play different songs. We had our entire playlist set and he ignored most of the songs on that list. The music with the echo in the venue basically muted his voice making it hard to hear. All in all, not a great experience.

If you are looking for a perfect 'soundtrack' for your upcoming event, BOOK PHIL FROM MANNA MUSIC! 10 years ago, my cousin hired Phil for her wedding and it was the first time my entire family was on the dance floor at a wedding. Even my 70 y/o Grandmother was busting a move. We had so much fun, I had always hoped he would be available for whenever I got married. THANKFULLY he was! Phil was wonderfully professional and went above and beyond in making sure our day was set up for success. In the weeks leading up to our wedding, he made sure to ask any and all questions the make sure we all knew what to expect, corrected and updated audio files that I inadvertently corrupted, AND was able to get all my relatives back on the dance floor. I can only speak for Phil, but I know all his other DJ's are wonderful to collaborate with as well! Thank you Phil for making our day spectacular!

Words can't express how happy we are that we had Phil DJ our big day! Phil was super understanding and provided great feedback to our ideas. Our big day consisted of mostly friends, so we asked Phil to make sure the dancefloor was bumping at all times! We wanted our reception to feel like a big party and Phil exceeded expectations! We can't thank him enough for the great job he did. Everybody said that our wedding was one of the most fun they have ever been to! I highly recommend having Phil DJ your big day. You won't regret it! P.S. He showed us a phenomenal chicken spot as well. A fantastic DJ and a food connoisseur, what more can you ask for?!

Not only a great DJ, one of the nicest people you will ever meet. To my surprise, I had more compliments on Phil's DJ skills than on any other facet of the wedding. I was so surprised, all my friends calling after the fact of how much they enjoyed the music. Recently had him for a celebration of life party and again the compliments just kept coming. Nice job Phil.

Phil did an amazing job! He kept the party going all night and played a great variety of songs, while also sticking to the songs we requested. He so completely professional and timely. I can't recommend him enough!

From the first conversation I had with Phil, I felt confident I had chosen the right DJ for my wedding. He listened so well and thought of every detail that I didn't. He takes his time to make sure everything he is doing is the way you want it and when it came to wedding day everything came together so well and I received many compliments on my DJ! Phil even set a part time out of his schedule to visit my venue weeks before my wedding to make sure he knew the venue well so set up would go well without a hitch on the actual day. I will be recommending Manna music to all my friends for their future weddings!

Manna music did my wedding 30 years ago. When I saw they were still in business I had to have them for her wedding. Phil was amazing. The dance floor was always full. He played a variety of music for everyone to enjoy!!!

Phil was awesome from start to finish ... two years later thanks to COVID. When we asked to postpone our wedding and reschedule with him, he did not hesitate and made it effortless to change it to a year later. He met with us, discussed what we like and got to know us. After submitting our play list, he called to confirm and discuss several of the selections. He was very personable and professional. Our guests also commented how awesome he was!

Phil was so helpful in planning our perfect playlist. He helped us stay on schedule throughout the night and kept the dance floor packed!

Phil was the best DJ! He was so enjoyable to work with! He made our wedding day flow smoothly. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. He was great at communicating with us and organizing everything for day of. He kept all our guests out on the dance floor the entire night and cued us on when different things were happening. Highly recommend him!! Our guests loved him!

Phil is a phenomenal DJ! People were on the dance floor all night. He took the songs that we requested and added to the list, making a playlist that fit perfectly with our tastes. I received SO many comments on how wonderful he was throughout the night (and after)! Thank you for a great party, Phil, and for letting us be a part of your birthday too! :)

Phil was fantastic for our Hawaiian/beach themed wedding! Very professional and took time with us to sure the music was perfect! Highly recommend Phil for your wedding or social event!

Mark was absolutely amazing to work with and I’m so glad he was able to DJ my postponed wedding ceremony. I was able to go through his program and select “must play” and “do not play songs.” He was very accommodating and worked with us on some special songs requests we wanted for the ceremony and reception. Our guests absolutely raved over the music selection, and Mark did a great job catering to all ages. He took our favorites and was able to weave in amazing songs we hadn’t even thought of to keep people dancing and happy all night long. I am so grateful for the special role Mark played in our big day. We waited a long time for this wedding, and after a COVID cancellation and a rescheduled wedding, having the music taken care of and so thoughtfully curated meant the world to us. Cannot recommend him enough. Thanks for everything, Mark!

Phil at Manna Music is exactly what you want for your wedding DJ. We had Phil DJ our ceremony, cocktail hour, and wedding reception at Riverside Receptions in Ganeva, IL. From the very beginning, it was clear that Phil is a professional in his craft with years of experience. He takes pride in his work, and his number one priority is to make sure your wedding goes exactly as you wanted. His website simplified the planning process which made our wedding day less stressful. Phil arrived early, made sure everything was setup on time, and periodically checked in with us throughout the night to ensure everything was on schedule and going to plan. The dance floor was NEVER empty and we received multiple compliments on the music selection. 10 out of 10 experience!! Our wedding day wouldn’t have been as special without Phil!

Phil is the best! After our horrible DJ from Admit One Dj Company failed to provide their services to us because of Covid-19, my husband and I came across Phil from the knot's wedding reviews and boy were we happy we went with him. Phil is the most thoughtful, kind, and most fun DJ. When it came time to discus the wedding, Phil personally took us out to lunch to discus exactly what we wanted for our wedding. He honored everything we asked for, even when he had to tell a lot of guest who were requesting music no to honor my husband and mine requests. Phil had our dance floor packed from the minute the party started until the last dance. He is someone I would hire for any event. Phil did not disappoint!

Manna Music came highly recommended and did not disappoint! Had the dance floor jam packed all night and did an excellent job! Would highly recommend to anyone who is in search of a dj!

Phil was great to work with during the entire process! He was quick to answer questions and so fun to meet with in person. We couldn't imagine a better DJ to have. He is truly passionate about his job and he was the best part about wedding planning. He was honestly the most fun vendor to work with. With planning in 2020 he was so flexible, accommodating, and caring. He is a kind person and it shows in his work! Hiring Manna Music as your DJ for any event is the best decision you can make.

Mark was very accommodating and professional. He kept everything flowing and was beyond prepared. He absolutely made our reception and ceremony elegant and fun and helped me achieve my vision with ease. I felt better about my day with him there!

Phil did a phenomenal job being our DJ. He knew how to work the crowd and get them in the dance floor. He made our wedding memorable and fun for all to enjoy. I would highly recommend him to ask my friends.

Very thorough and professional. Adapts to your preferences without any problems. Very good customer service.

Unfortunately due to the pandemic, our wedding was canceled. Although I didn’t get to see the end result of Phil’s work, I can say that he was great to work with for the planning phase and was willing to accommodate whatever changes we had with all of the uncertainty of our event. He is very professional, friendly, and easy to get a hold of. Since the cancellation wasn’t our fault, he even gave us our deposit back. I think that says a lot about him. I definitely will book him again if we are ever able to have another event!

So happy with our DJ for our recent wedding. Got several compliments on our music throughout the wedding. His online portal is also great, with the ability to create song lists with your "must play" songs as well as music for the other parts of the reception. He really takes the time to listen to what music you want and does a great job wanting to please everyone. My only downside would be that I don't remember really any slower, slow dance, songs that were played when the dance floor was open. I remember some during dinner but wish a few would have been played later in the evening. Otherwise, highly recommend! Great price too. He's very quick to respond to emails, send music, and calls you to clarify anything. Loved working with him!

We used Manna Music for my daughters wedding, Phil was extremely professional and helpful in the process. The dance floor was full the whole evening with people enjoying themselves. All of my family and friends raved about what a great time they had and how the music made it perfect! I don't think I have ever been to a reception where the dance floor was still full for the last dance. I highly recommend this company.

Phil made our wedding night absolutely amazing! He was very attentive in the weeks leading up to the wedding to make sure all the music was just right for our ceremony and reception. Our venue can be challenging with sound since the ceilings are so high, but he set the room up perfectly so everyone could hear with limited echo. Everyone commented over and over how phenomenal the DJ was and we couldn't agree more! Thanks so much Phil for an awesome job!

Phil was an amazing DJ, exactly what we were looking for. We wanted to make sure our guests had a good time and that there would be a lot of dancing, and Phil did a great job making sure people were always on the dance floor. He even met with us at our venue prior to the event to ensure he would bring the proper equipment and to go through event details. If you want your wedding to be a fun party where you have no worries about the DJ, we highly recommend Manna Music!

Phil was great! He made things super easy for us and is great to work with. He got everyone on the dance floor and kept the party going! I will definitely recommend him to others!

We worked with Phil and he was awesome! The online planning platform made everything so easy, especially with the top 200 list built in. He also has packets with suggested songs for intros to cake cutting. He also did our ceremony which ran so smoothly. I felt calm going into the day knowing that he would be running the show. He is so nice and personable. Everyone had a blast at the wedding. I highly recommend this company!

Phil from Mana Music was incredible. My wife and I reviewed the music that we wanted to be played. Phil followed our list to a Tee. He organized the music in sets. Many people complimented us on the music. The wedding was a hit because of the music. I would have Phil back for another event again!!! Thanks Phil!!!

For those of you who do not want details, here is the cliff notes: If you want a DJ to keep the dance floor packed the entire night, then pick Manna Music. For those of you who want details: When we first met Phil (aka Manna Music) we took away the following: he was polite, he would respect our wishes, and he would keep people on the dance floor all night long. Fast forward to our wedding, he kept his promise. The dance floor was not empty one minute once the dancing started. Going back to the first meeting, Phil informed us that the most important thing to him was to respect our wishes. If there was a song that we told him not to play, he would not play it. Also, at the first meeting, Phil provided us with a website that contained thousands of songs. The best part about the website was that it offered convenient sorting options (i.e. Songs for the processional, songs for the first dance, songs for the father/daughter dance, ect...). We were required to give him a song list for the wedding before our final meeting with him (approximately 1-2 weeks before the wedding). At our final meeting, Phil review our song list as well as the pronunciation of everyone in our bridal party. He also gave us great insight on how to schedule our night (i.e. when to do the first dance, when to do the cake cutting, when to do the speeches, ect...). Without his help, our wedding would not have gone as smoothly as it did. On the wedding day, Phil arrived on time and took care of himself the entire day. That alone made him one of the best DJs you could book. We promise that if you book him, he will take care of everything. Phil also provided the audio for our ceremony, which came through crystal clear and was audible for our entire audience. Thank you Phil for making our night so wonderful, we cannot express how happy we were that we chose you to be our DJ. To the future Mr. and Mrs. reading this, we promise that if you book Phil, he will give you nothing less than a 5 star performance!!

We are so lucky to have found Manna Music using The Knot. Phil was the perfect DJ. Once dinner was over, our guests did not leave the dance floor. My family explained that at every wedding they go to there is a lull in the dancing where people take a break but Phil had them on the dance floor all night! He was so easy to work with and was such a big help picking songs for different parts of the night. The whole process leading up to the wedding was so easy and organized. He even worked with my maid of honor to surprise me with a rap for her speech. He is such a nice guy and did an amazing job! Thank you Phil!!!

There is not enough that we can say to complement Phil! He was more on top of the wedding planning than we were and made the night go flawlessly! Such a nice, genuine man that truly cares about his job and wants to give the bride and groom the best experience. He had excellent suggestions that he bases on his extensive knowledge and experience, and he even went to the venue (which was far!) more than once to check the sound system and plan out his setup. We had such an excellent variety of music and was so much more than just a DJ. Who needs a wedding planner when you can have DJ Phil to make sure your day goes flawlessly?! We did not use a planner and we definitely did not need to. I cannot rave enough about Manna Music! My best friend and all of her cousins have also used Manna Music and have had nothing but excellent things to say. Also, they are very reasonably priced! Thanks for everything DJ Phil, you made our night PERFECT!

Absolutely amazing!!!! They kept everyone on the dance floor the entire time.

Phil deejay’d our New Year’s Eve wedding on 12/31/18! He was thorough, friendly and a pleasure to work with during all stages of the planning process! He provided music during our ceremony (coordinating with the soloist & cinematographer), cocktails, dinner and reception! I (the bride) made some last minute requests for songs to be added a few days before the wedding and he started incorporating them right away! He is very detailed oriented, takes pride in his work and goes above and beyond to ensure the bride and groom are happy! He kept the momentum going leading up to the NYE countdown with a variety of music. We could have danced a few more hours! Thank you, Phil!

Manna music did a fantastic job with our wedding ceremony and reception music! Starting off, their website made it easy to search for and choose the music necessary for each event, as well as special requests to play throughout the reception. Mark was very accommodating, working with our officiant for the ceremony and answering all of our questions throughout the process. Our wedding included guests from every decade since the 1940’s through today, and everyone had a great time. We highly recommend Manna music!

Phil was great to work with. We talked with him early on in the process and had another meeting with him closer to the day. We talked through our must play/do not play lists as well as the timeline for the day. He had a ton of experience at our venue which proved to be super helpful since he knew more than we did and had seen things done a lot of different ways. He also had to do the music for our ceremony and had all the sound figured out for that as well as the reception. He was a great emcee of our event and had everyone dancing all night. Great value for the price as well! Definitely recommend, especially if you're getting married at the Grand Ballroom in Joliet as he really has the sound down in a venue that can be very loud and difficult.

Phil is the absolute best! I seriously could not have asked for anyone better to DJ our wedding. We are so happy he was available on our wedding date! We knew he would do a great job, since we attended 5 weddings he was the DJ for. And all 5 couples were at our wedding! Everyone at our wedding was so impressed by the wide range of music we had and he kept the crowd dancing all night. He is very professional and accommodated all of our last minute decisions and changes. We couldn’t be happier!

25 years ago my husband and I had the pleasure of having Phil, from Manna Music, dj and emcee our wedding reception. A magical evening was had by all due in part to Phil's amazing talent to keep the party going. While planning my daughter's wedding for this past September, we were delighted to see that Phil was still in the music business. We never gave it a second thought as to who we would like for her wedding. Phil was amazing. The dance floor was full all night long. Phil is professional, friendly and nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend Manna Music for any occassion.

AMAZING! Phil is wonderful. He did my parents wedding and 25 years later DJ’d mine. The dance floor was full from start to beginning. I couldn’t have asked for a better day! Thank you Phil! - Lauren and Jake

I wish there was 6 stars I could give Phil for the amazing job he did. He went above and beyond for my wedding. He was so hands-on, very easy to communicate with and very involved. He helped perfecting our floor plan, gave us free up lights for our military service and even played a little longer than contracted for. He has a good feel for what the crowd wants and my dance floor was not empty for a second of the night. He truly cares about making your day the best it can be. Phil has very fair and affordable prices, and is hands down my favorite vendor. Highly recommend; he will NOT disappoint!