Monastero Entertainment

and taken care of all night. It was perfect, he did incredible mixes and mashups for us and even perfectly edited our wedding song. We also heard SSOOOOO many compliments from our guests about how great he was. Rob even sang for us and the talent that man has was incomparable. He added another unique and touching point to our wedding we won't ever forget.

te all of our wants and requests. It was important to us to have full control over the playlists and for guest requests to be approved by us first. Mike, the DJ/MC for our wedding, to a T followed all of our requests and directions. Our playlists were played in exactly the order we wanted. Our processional music was one of our absolute favorite parts because Mike had the songs flow and fade at the EXACT perfect times. All the names of our bridal party, speech-givers, and even our names were all pronounced correctly and Mike did a great job of directing the flow of guests through the building throughout the night. The sound system at the Haight was perfect with my only suggestion being to have the DJ music also play in the bridal suite (that is a suggestion for the Haight and not for Monastero Entertainment as they have no control over this). We cannot say enough good things about this vendor, Rob, and Mike who was the DJ of our wedding. We will definitely be recommending Monastero Entertainment to new couples in the area!

nitely recommend!

s compliments since about how incredible our dance floor was, and we truly have Mike to thank for curating the most fun dancing environment!! The way our music was mixed to flow smoothly from song to song was such a additive touch! If you’re looking to book a DJ for your wedding look no further. We couldn’t recommend this team more (and booked them after attending a few weddings that Rob Monastero DJ’ed)! Rob was also incredibly helpful in being in touch every step of the way to ensure everything was planned well in advance, providing a great website/platform to plan with, etc.

t really said something — and I couldn’t be happier we booked them for our wedding as well. Rob was super communicative, funny, fun, and truly excellent at his job. Peter was our wedding day DJ and got rave reviews from our family and friends, especially given his ability to seamlessly blend our very widely varied music tastes — everything from Kesha to Steve Aoki, Chris Stapleton to Maná. Best of all, they facilitated the Mexican wedding tradition of El Toro Pinto which was a huge success. We have gotten so many messages from our friends that just said BEST. WEDDING. EVER and this is a testament to our DJ team keeping the dance floor packed and the party going!

s. Rob mashed up our entrance song that was absolutely perfect, exactly what I was looking for. The whole team was amazing. I would recommend them to anyone. Peter also was amazing in that he added in some quick sound effects and songs during the speeches that were fitting. Everyone including my husband and I loved it. They truly were the key to making a successful wedding. I wish I could relive it all over again because of great Peter and Rob were

We had DJ Mike and was amazing! He mixed music together and kept the party going from the minute we started dancing to the end! He was easy to communicate and very punctual! He truly wants to make the day great and is flexible to do whatever you need!

to music for the ceremony. He played all the songs we requested and the dance floor was never empty! We highly recommend him and his team. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ!

res while also playing popular bangers that kept people dancing the whole night. Everyone at our wedding was raving about how good he was and how approachable and nice he was. We hosted two days of events with Rob and he was on-time, prepared, and kept everyone dancing continuously for both nights! Rob is incredibly humble, and offers a really positive energy to the entire wedding process. He is proactive about his preparation, you never will have to chase after him. He really gets to know you and delivers well. He is well connected in the Chicago wedding scene and was able to help us find other vendors to fill our needs. He executed all of our music and lighting needs with professional precision. He was the highlight of our wedding experience. He is friendly, professional, kind, and so talented! We wish we could do every party with Rob, and we hope to see him soon at future Chicagoland events! - Akshay and Julia

th and made our night perfect.

! He worked with us to make a custom first dance song and dad/daughter dance. During speeches he even used sound effects to get the crowd to laugh at specific parts. He was able to announce the wedding party in an exciting manner. He is honestly the best DJ and would recommend him to anyone!!!

eat at reading the room and always gets the people going! Couldn't be happier with our choice to book Rob. He made our day!!

sy and low stress, everything we asked for was incorporated and executed perfectly. Thank you for making our reception a phenomenal event.

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ur wedding day we had Pete and Brian (MC) and they did an AMAZING job! I am American and my husband is from Venezuela so we were having a bilingual wedding and I was very nervous how to cater the music to everyone. But they absolutely crushed it! From the moment the dance floor opened up it was packed the entire night. They did such a good job mixing up the music. They even did a short tutorial on how to salsa and everyone loved it and it helped get everyone involved! The night was PERFECT!

ered! I did not have time to make a playlist prior to my wedding. I emailed Rob my important songs (first dances etc.), song I hate, and the overall music my husband and I enjoy. We gave him some examples of bands and told them to run with it. I stayed on the dance floor the whole entire reception. Every time I thought I would leave to take a break another banger would come one. Mike's transitions were seamless and the beat mixing was perfectly timed. They did a great job of reading the room and adjusting the tone as needed. I had the best pop punk reception and our friends and family kept telling us our DJ killed it. They eagerly collaborated with us on all of our schemes and Rob was responsive and engaged throughout all of our planning. If you like to dance, this is your DJ!

f town and he made sure all our needs were met. Prior to the event, Rob fielded several phone calls from us and was always happy to help. We appreciated Rob’s expertise and online form to provide our DJ with all the necessary information. We were able to provide a playlist of must play, do not play, and play if you can. Unfortunately, the weather during our event was unfavorable and forced us to change the ceremony plans. Our DJ, Joe, adapted well and had everything ready for the rain location. The music for our ceremony was tasteful and exactly what we were looking for. During cocktail hour, Joe kept the music going and never made it a distraction to our guests. Joe introduced our wedding party and got our guests well excited. His energy could be felt and made our guests really enjoy their time. Joe was right on time with our special dances. We requested our special dance songs be edited for time and it was well done. Joe had microphones for the ceremony and reception ready to go with no interruption. During the reception, Joe expertly read the room and played the right music at the right time. He made sure to keep our guests engaged and enjoying themselves. At the request of a family member, a song from our “do not play” list was played. We were happy the family member enjoyed their song, but we wish we had been asked before playing the song. We booked the package which provided simple lighting, ceremony music, cocktail hour music, dinner music, and ample time for reception. Rob told us several times he would not nickel and dime us if we needed an extra half hour of music and kept his promise. We greatly enjoyed our services and highly recommend Rob’s team!

ve ever encountered. So happy we found him and that he was apart of our day.

s he was the best wedding DJ! Rob is also a very talented singer and sang our opening dance floor song. We loved it! Rob also provided amazing lighting and photo booth! If you are in need of entertainment for an event look no further! Rob and his crew are incredible!

. He responded to all of my emails within a few hours, and was even okay with me texting a couple of times. My husband and I had to postpone our wedding twice due to COVID, and Rob was very flexible and easy-going through all the changes. Aside from being an easy person to work with, the music at our wedding was fantastic. The dance floor was packed the entire time- all the way until the last song. My husband and I put together a long playlist with many of our own picks, and Rob absolutely honored our requests and played all of our "must play" songs, while still incorporating his own style and mixing the music in a fun way. We had so many compliments from guests about our music and DJ and I couldn't be more thrilled with our decision to work with Rob. I just hope we get to work with him again sometime in the future!

e we left off—going through all the special moments we wanted and, of course, the songs that went with them. Our DJ for the evening was Joe, and he knocked it out of the park. I had a friend ask for the playlist afterwards because the dancefloor was "FIRE." Joe played all our special songs and incorporated them seamlessly into the regular dance mix. We always said we wanted our wedding to be a big dance party, and Joe helped us achieve that.

he best and the only call you have to make." It is the absolute TRUTH. He takes the time to get to know you and your party and mixes the music to match it. Prior to the actual day, his communication was prompt and focused. Made sure you, your venue, and him were all on the same schedule. At the wedding, there was non stop entertainment and dancing. The playlist was PERFECT! Yes we gave him a few must play and should play songs but he really picked the perfect mix based on requests and reading the crowd. I have been to numerous weddings and you seem to always fall into the "typical wedding songs" playlist. My husband who does not dance nor normally care about the music multiple times said "I love this song", "Great choice", or my favorite "This was perfect for this moment".

g selection! Rob was extremely accommodating and helped provide extra sound equipment for our ceremony musicians. He also sang a song to my great aunt prior to the reception starting. We would give Rob 5+ stars if we could. We highly recommend hiring Rob and team for your wedding!

when I decided to change a few songs at the last minute. Then came the wedding day. WOW! All of my guests absolutely loved Rob. He kept people dancing the whole night and even sang twice (once for my grandparents and once for my husband's niece). I told Rob from the beginning I wanted our wedding to feel intimate and fun like a big backyard family party and he went above and beyond to achieve that. Rob, we cannot thank you enough and will be recommending you to all of our friends and family!

great. We highly recommend them!

for any wedding.

rough with all of his work. Even a couple weeks ahead of the big day, we felt comfortable with everything music-related for our wedding. And most importantly, our DJ on the day of -- Mike -- killed it! People were dancing literally the entire night...we and everyone else had a blast. We actually had multiple people come up to us specifically to complement our DJ...someone said "There were multiple times I was planning on getting off the dance floor, but I literally couldn't since the music was so good."

pt the reception moving and our dance floor was jam packed all night! We had friends tell us he was the best wedding DJ they have ever heard. Thanks Rob!!

ly we wanted to work with him. We had some ethnic music requirements to make both families happy at the reception & he was more than happy to take on the challenge & make sure we were happy with not only the song choices, but the order & length of time for each song as well. He listened to our needs & provided suggestions to help ensure everything exceeded our expectations. Both families were ecstatic with the results. Pete worked our event & did an amazing job at beat mixing our Greek & Polish music into other songs for seamless transitions & he was able to read the crowd & keep the dance floor packed all night long. We could not be happier that we booked Monastero Entertainment!

oor was filled the entire night! He's truly the glue that held the night together and made everything so perfect. Many engaged friends came up to me after and asked for his contact info as they want him to perform at their weddings as well. I can't thank him enough for making our day so fun and memorable!!

so easy to work with, the platform allowed us to add whatever songs we wanted, and Rob was diligent about making sure we connected to align on the plan for the day. Monastero Entertainment helped make our wedding the perfect day!

r plans were constantly changing and Rob was very understanding and helpful. He did a great job of getting our party going and keeping people on the dance floor with fun music. All of our friends and family told us how much they loved the DJ and the music he played. We loved how he could read the crowd and play music that everyone seemed to like. He also only played songs for a little bit so no one got tired of them. We plan to hire Rob again for our larger wedding party, once large groups are safe again. We highly recommend Rob for all of your DJ needs.

econd! I used to work in the catering service & have worked countless weddings ... and he is truly one of the best DJ's I have ever encountered. He is so, so sweet and an absolute pleasure to work with. He has an easy-to-use website to communicate song requests and "do-not-play" songs, which really helps to plan for the big day. I have never been to a wedding where the entire room swarmed the dance floor the moment it opened up, and NEVER LEFT! Rob kept the whole room on their feet all night long and played such a great mix of crowd-pleasing songs for all ages. We could not be happier with Monastero Entertainment! You will not regret booking them for your big event!

, he edited songs for my recessional to make them exactly how I wanted it, helped me nail down timelines, plan for things I didn't even think of, allowed me to sing bad karaoke, he even offered to get me drinks and carry things if I needed help. Even with all of that, he also incorporated all of the songs on my crazy playlists, made special announcements throughout the night honoring my parents and my friends, and played the best damn music I've ever heard at a wedding (not just my playlists haha). He always kept the party going and I dont think the dance floor was empty one time! Thank you so much for making our dream wedding a reality Rob!! We are eternally grateful for you

emails in record time and he always seemed so excited about whatever it was we were talking about. He mixed together my father daughter dance song within minutes and it could’ve been more perfect. I had a hard time putting my mind into making a playlist for the wedding so we gave Rob general guidelines and he absolutely ROCKED it. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. We got so many compliments from our guests. We had a mishap with our priest where he pronounced us husband and wife with the brides last name that turned into the joke of the entire wedding. We went to Rob with it before he introduced us into the reception and he made a joke of it for the guests. He collaborated with the best man to incorporate sound bites into his speech. He was able to accommodate every song request, even if it was for 30 seconds. He loved rolling with all of it and having the free reign to run with whatever we threw at him. The best part was I emailed him at 12:30 AM the day of the wedding (I couldn’t sleep) asking for the last song of the night to be Time of Our Lives from Dirty Dancing. He wrote me back and joked that we might have some guests trying to lift each other up. When the time came Rob turned it into a contest and we had groomsmen and guests attempting to lift each other up all over the dance floor. I think we all cried from laughing so hard. My only regret is we don’t have more of it on video. We could not have been more happy with everything!

s. I loved working with Monastero Entertainment so much that my husband and I decided to book them for our wedding, which was in November 2019. I can't even tell you how many people asked me for Pete's card that night. One of my friends loved him so much at our wedding that they booked Pete for their wedding! If you are looking for an awesome family business, with people who truly care about their clients, and can deliver an AMAZING night, Monastero Entertainment is the perfect fit!

cumented in the planning form ahead of the wedding which was so helpful to know that all our notes were captured and passed on to our DJ so that everything went according to plan for the day of. As for the music on the day, Mike absolutely killed it at the reception - I've never seen so many people still on the dancefloor at the very end of a wedding before. Nobody wanted to leave because the music was so good throughout the night. We had the most fun and would absolutely recommend them to anyone!

to work with, very thorough, and he has a great sense of humor! I highly recommend his services to anyone, not just to those who are looking for a wedding DJ.

ment the DJ and to ask for his information to use him in the future. I would recommend him to everyone!! There is no one better!

are that we chose Roberto for our wedding. Highly recommend!

. When I got engaged, I contacted him and found out his home base was 102 miles from our venue. But for a very nominal travel fee, this was no problem. He happily traveled out from Skokie to our mini destination weekend wedding in Utica near Starved Rock state park. The company's website makes planning a breeze and takes any questions or miscommunications at bay. It was easy to pick the perfect playlists for our reception and his library of songs is huge. we are in our 40s and had no problem finding the popular music from our jr high days up to the present hits, along with classics. We were all over the place with Motown, R &B, Pop, Rap, Country, 80s, 90s, Bluegrass, ect... and he mixed it all into a conducive flow that kept the crowd on their feet all night. He played every suggestion I made during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner and politely kept us on schedule. Rob was so fun and the night was a complete blast! A week later and people are still saying how much fun they had. Even the staff remarked it was the most fun wedding they had had there in a long time. I would highly reccomend Monastero Entertainment. You can find a cheaper wedding DJ but you will get what you pay for and if you are looking for the experience and personality to make or break your party, DJ Rob goes above and beyond. Couldn't be happier!