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Troy Cook
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For over 20 years, TNT Entertainment has been keeping San Diego dance floors packed. Specializing in weddings and corporate events, our experienced DJs bring the music, energy, and professionalism that turn great events into unforgettable parties.
Owner and primary DJ Troy Cook, has served 1000s of weddings in the Southern California region. TNT also offers a range of professional live musicians including a violinist duo, guitarist/vocalist, cellist, and live saxophonist.
TNT Entertainment can handle your MC and DJ needs on the big day. Let them know your vision with a consultation where you can share your musical style and needs. All sound and uplighting equipment will be supplied, along with an added photo booth for added fun.
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Meet the team
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- Troy CookOwner/Primary DJTroy Cook has been a DJ & Musician in San Diego for 18+ years. Troy has DJ'd over 1000 weddings in his career, and worked in radio for over 15 years at KFMB, XTRA, and KCBQ in San Diego. He hosts a local music podcast, and is a singer/song writer, guitarist and pianist. He has celebrated his 10th year of marriage this year, and has an 8 year old daughter named Lyric.
- Ruben PantojaPrimary DJDJ Ruben handles all your musical needs. With over 15-years of experience in the music industry, Ruben has been recognized throughout California for providing top DJ Service. He delivers outstanding quality service specializing in Weddings, Holiday Parties, Corporate Events, School Dances, Sweet 16’s, Family Reunions, and all other special occasions.
- Tim AppleSinger/GuitaristTim is an experienced wedding musician available for ceremonies and cocktail hour. His style is best described as a blend of soul, rock and reggae. Package deals available for live music/DJ.
- Jeremy HirschPrimary DJDJ Jeremy has been DJing weddings for over 10 years, and is available for DJ Troy's double bookings. Not only is DJ Hersch a veteran of the music scene with an acute understanding of the technical aspect of music production, he also brings a professional performance and entertainment style while intermingling with diverse groups.
- Frank QuinnonesPrimary DJDJ Frank has worked with TNT Entertainment for over 5 years and has performed at 100s of events large and small in San Diego. Frank is a polished MC and DJ that will bring your event to life.
- Regina TolleyViolin/Guitar DuoRegina is an experienced violinist available solo or as a guitar duo for ceremonies, cocktail hour, and private events.
- Brian PieriniSaxaphonistBrian Pierini has been performing as a professional saxophinist for 20 years, and is available for wedding ceremonies, dinner, cocktail hour, and even to collaborate during dancing with our DJ. Priicng available upon request.
- Marc ChristianCellistMarc is a San Diego based cellist that is available for wedding ceremonies.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.034 reviews
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TNT Entertainment’s DJ is highly praised for professionalism, responsiveness, and the ability to read the room, keeping the dance floor packed across ages. He smoothly managed timing, announcements, and unexpected gaps, even helping with extras like sound setup and the photo booth. Couples loved the personalized playlists, strict no-play adherence, and strongly recommend him.Review photos
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Katie M
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5.0
5/08/2025
TNT Entertainment was excellent for our wedding! We hired Troy along with a guitarist, Tim Apple, and a photo booth specialist, Cristian.
First off, Troy was great -- very respon...
sive, helped us create the perfect playlist for the reception, and made the dancing portion super fun. He was also great with announcements and taking requests throughout the night!
Tim was excellent and such a great addition to our wedding. We loved having him play before the ceremony and during cocktail hour, and he was great with cuing everything for the ceremony.
Lastly, we loved the photo booth -- he was able to take our signage design and incorporate it into the print outs, and our guests had a great time. We absolutely loved the little booklet he had everyone sign with their photos -- such a nice surprise.
Overall, great team to work with and excellent value. The night was especially fun finishing off with a downpour (see pic attached).
Highly recommend!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 03/09/2026
Such an amazing night friends and family! Thank you Katie for the great review.
Amanda F
5.0
3/30/2026
If you want a wedding DJ who absolutely understands the assignment, TNT Entertainment—and specifically DJ Troy—is the one.
From the start, Troy was incredible to work with—prof...
essional, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day feel so us. He took the time to understand our vibe, our must-play songs, our “please never play this under any circumstances” list (equally important), and somehow blended it all into the perfect soundtrack for the night.
And then the wedding hit… and he absolutely delivered.
The dance floor was PACKED. The entire night. I’m talking all ages, all levels of dance ability, just fully committed. He has this amazing ability to read the room and keep the energy exactly where it needs to be—every transition was seamless, every song felt like the right choice at the right moment.
Beyond the music, he kept everything flowing so smoothly. From introductions to speeches to special dances, he struck that perfect balance of being engaging without ever overdoing it. No awkward moments, no lulls—just a really fun, effortless-feeling night.
We had so many guests tell us it was one of the most fun weddings they’ve been to, and a huge part of that was the energy Troy created.
If you want a DJ who keeps your timeline on track, your guests dancing, and your whole night feeling like one big celebration—you can’t go wrong here.
10/10—still wish we had one more hour on that dance floor. 🎶💃
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Jera N
5.0
3/16/2026
Troy Cook is the owner and was our DJ for my daughter and her husband’s wedding and reception at the Bahia Resort on Mission Bay. Troy was an amazing DJ! He worked with them on mus...
ic selection and stayed with the music they chose. He even took special requests throughout the night which the guests loved! Everyone was on their feet dancing the whole night! The energy was enthusiastic and you could tell that Troy genuinely loves what he does! He has a happy and friendly personality which makes him a pleasure to work with. I will absolutely use Troy in the future for any big event!
Thanks Troy you are awesome!
Jera
Daniela S
5.0
3/09/2026
If you’re looking for a San Diego wedding DJ, Troy from TNT Entertainment is absolutely the best choice! If I could give Troy more than five stars, I absolutely would. From start t...
o finish, he was not only an incredible DJ but also one of the most professional vendors we worked with for our wedding.
Troy truly went above and beyond. In many ways, it even felt like he was helping coordinate the wedding because he kept everything running smoothly and on schedule. He guided the flow of the evening, and made sure every moment transitioned perfectly.
He even arrived earlier than expected and took the initiative to connect speakers so our officiant could use a microphone during the ceremony. This was not something we had hired him to do—he simply saw a need and stepped in to help. That level of professionalism and awareness meant so much to us.
At one point, the ceremony started a little later than planned and the mariachi band we had hired beforehand had to take a break. Instead of leaving an awkward silence, Troy stepped in and started playing music to keep the atmosphere warm and welcoming. These were the kinds of thoughtful decisions he made throughout the day—constantly reading the room and making sure everything felt smooth, joyful, and seamless.
He also set up our photobooth, which was a huge hit with our guests. The attendant working with him was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the kids absolutely loved it. It created such a fun environment and added another special element to the celebration.
Most importantly, Troy created an amazing energy throughout the entire reception. He read the crowd perfectly, had a fantastic selection of music, and kept our guests on the dance floor all night. People are still telling us how much fun they had and how great the music and atmosphere were.
Looking back, hiring the right DJ was one of the most important decisions we made for our wedding—and Troy was truly the biggest asset in creating such a wonderful celebration.
If you’re looking for a DJ and Troy is available, book him. You will not regret it.
Shannon M
5.0
9/23/2025
Troy was our DJ for our wedding in June, and he was the best!! We had so many compliments from all of our guests. It felt like he just knew what songs would get everyone excited. T...
he dance floor was packed all night with everyone from kids to grandparents, and he balanced all the different requests perfectly. A DJ can make or break a wedding, and we are SO happy we went with Troy!
Maggie B
5.0
6/23/2025
TNT was the first vendor we booked for our wedding this past weekend and it was such an easy decision! Troy was so easy to talk to from the beginning and went above and beyond to m...
ake our wedding day so much fun! I had a lot of specific music I wanted played (and not played) and he was totally onboard for all of it!
We also mentioned we were die-hard padres fans in our vows and Troy kept us updated on the score of the game all night long, it was incredible! He kept people dancing all night and everyone had the most amazing time! Can’t thank him enough! 10/10 would recommend!
Brianna B
5.0
11/10/2024
My husband and I booked Troy for our October 2024 wedding and he was so helpful in keeping the event flowing and on time! This was super helpful especially since I didn’t have a co...
ordinator.
Also the music was amazing and we were dancing all night! He is super responsive to emails and very thorough in his work.
Bailey H
5.0
5/08/2024
DJ Troy was AWESOME!!! I had friends and family coming up to me DURING our wedding telling me how great our DJ was! He was so easy to work with and really listened to what was impo...
rtant to me. I wanted Vitamin String Quartet before the ceremony, 70’s during cocktail hour and dinner, and then 2000’s throwback during dancing. We also were getting married where they filmed Top Gun and he had some great suggestions from the movie soundtrack! We also asked one of our friends to sing during our wedding and he seamlessly worked with her to create the vision of my dreams. She doesn’t do weddings so I know it was seamless because of DJ Troy! He was also so great about our “No Play List”, and anything that the guests requested that he wasn’t sure about required my permission! Loved it! His M.O. was all about making us happy, and he 100% succeeded! We had ALL ages happy at our wedding and rocking the dance floor!
Kathy F
5.0
1/21/2024
Troy is the best! He kept the party going! He was professional, fun, easy to work with, flexible….most of all FUN! Will definitely use him for future events!
Jacquelyn M
5.0
8/13/2023
Troy was outstanding for our wedding! We did DJs choice for most of our music and I am so happy we did. He had perfect songs for all parts of the evening. He was fun, personable a...
nd professional at the same time. I would hire him for any event moving forward.
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/13/2023
Thanks so much! What an amazing night!!
Kiersten S
5.0
4/10/2023
We hired Troy from afar via Zoom. He was someone recommended to us via one of our other vendors and he seemed to have the energy we were looking for – nice, humble, old-school laid...
-back San Diego vibes. He’s a great wedding DJ, experienced, kind, and high energy and strikes the perfect balance of pumping up the crowd without making the party about him. He was thoughtful and listened to our tastes, and played everything we wanted while listening to us and making sure not to play anything we didn’t want. He got along so well with our other vendors, the caretaker of our venue hired him before our wedding was over to do an event the following month. He never tried to upsell us on unnecessary lights or other packages, and when we mentioned wanting a photo booth, he also provided a great, affordable recommendation for a vendor which was rolled into his price. Everyone danced their butts off (including us!) and had a great time on the dancefloor and taking pictures at the photo booth. I 100% recommend hiring Troy for a fun wedding reception that everyone will love and asking about his photo booth vendor, if that’s something you’re looking for.
Response from TNT Entertainment on 04/10/2023
Thank you so much!! Such a fun night 😁😁😁
Kayla W
5.0
11/28/2022
Troy was amazing at my wedding! He had the right amount of engaging the crowd without being too much. He did a great job of reading the dance floor and mixing up songs based off of...
the mood of our guests. He listened to my suggestions during our meetings, and ran with it. We had so many guests complement our DJ and even recommended Troy to friends of theirs that were getting married. I am so happy I chose Troy. You won't be disappointed!
Stephanie C
5.0
11/23/2022
Although there were a change of plans at the last minute, DJ Troy was responsive and kind throughout the entire process. He brings the party with his charismatic charm and really l...
istens to the event holder. DJ Troy does what he can in order to make your DJ/music dreams a reality! I can't recommend him enough!
Amy D
5.0
10/15/2022
Troy did an excellent job at our wedding. He was a great master of ceremony. He came with great lighting and speakers and created the prefect environment for our wedding. I would d...
efinitely recommend him to anyone needing a DJ in San Diego.
Lauren P
5.0
8/31/2022
I cannot thank DJ Troy enough. He did an incredible job with our wedding reception - it was so much fun. We had some nerves related to music and flow at the reception due to our un...
ique, historical venue and some specific challenges, and Troy completely took care of it, I didn’t have to worry whatsoever. He kept the vibe going at all times and created such a party for our group as MC. Guests let me know how great he was as well, and said they had a ton of fun w/ requests.
Also, he was exceptional during the preparation/planning phase. Booking TNT Entertainment was an easy choice and helped cut out planning stress. Troy is prompt and personal in messages and makes each client feel prioritized. Thank you again for a wonderful experience!
Erica B
5.0
6/28/2022
Troy is the best ever! We got married 6.25.22 and are so impressed by his communication leading up to the wedding and preparedness overall. If you want a VIBE — he’s your guy! He h...
elped tremendously with smooth transitions and made it soooo much fun. Multiple guest have brought him up to me already.
Our new go-to DJ!!!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/02/2022
Thanks so much Erica!! What an amazing day. I was so honored to DJ/MC your big night. All ...
the best to you and Robbie!
Maggie F
5.0
5/23/2022
DJ Troy was amazing! We just recently used him for our wedding in April. He was very easy to communicate via email and phone calls. His music selection was on point with a good var...
iety that kept everyone on the dance floor! All of our guests complemented how good of a DJ we had and they especially enjoyed being able to request songs. I HIGHLY recommend using DJ Troy for music needs! Thank you Troy for helping us have an amazing fun time during our reception!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Thank you so. much Maggie! What an amazing night! I loved how packed the dance floor was :...
) Please keep us in mind for future events. Troy Cook
Alyssa A
5.0
3/22/2022
I cannot say enough great things about DJ Troy!! Not only did he help us choose songs for the ceremony and entrances, he went above and beyond and helped coordinate and organize ev...
eryone on the day-of. He was so extremely helpful in finding my dad, getting the bridesmaids/groomsmen lined up, getting everyone seated, and getting the show on the road! I may have been a little too lax and didn't give much direction in terms of music to play, but he felt out the vibe and kept everyone going! He was truly the best to have worked with on our wedding. His energy is amazing, it was the perfect day thanks to him!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Hi Alyssa! It was such an honor to be a part of your big day. Thank you so much for trusti...
ng me to entertain at your wedding! Please keep me in mind for future events!
Troy
Kenna K
5.0
3/13/2022
We recently used Troy as our DJ for our wedding and we are so happy that we did! He was EXTREMELY punctual in responding to emails, literally minutes, which was awesome! He created...
an awesome playlist based on our Wishlist and the genres of music/songs we told him we liked, and so many of us danced the night away! He was great at making sure events moved along as they were supposed to, as well as hyping the guests for grand entrance, first dance etc. We had an ABSOLUTE blast at our wedding and Troy played a huge part in that, as one of things I looked forward to the most was once all the formalities were over and I could dance with my friends, and the photos/videos of that happening are priceless! If I ever need a DJ again, Troy will be my first call! 100% recommend!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Hi Kenna! Thanks for the kind words, it really means a lot :) I pride myself in quick e-ma...
ils, so thank you for noticing that.
Please keep us in mind for future events that needs DJs, photo booths and live musicians. Troy
Jill P
5.0
12/15/2021
Troy was awesome! We had a blast on our wedding day and he was so easy going and flexible. He got the crowd up on their feet and kept the energy high throughout the night. Mos...
t people danced all night and never even tried our wedding cake. A sign of a great event! Thank you so much Troy!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 12/16/2021
Thank you so much Jill!! Such an epic celebration!
Cassie B
5.0
11/27/2021
Best DJ ever. We first met Troy at the San Diego Diocese Young Adult Christmas Gala in December of 2019, exactly a week before my now husband would propose! We were blessed to be a...
sked to create the playlist for this event, so we knew immediately when we experienced both our playlist and Troy’s expertise together, that we had to book him. We booked Troy before we even booked a venue, that’s how committed we were! On the day of, Troy was so incredibly generous and compassionate. When I thought that we were running out of time for the money dance, he said, “no, we can still make it happen,” and everything continued to run smoothly! If you want to have the most fun at your wedding, I highly recommend you book TNT for all of your entertainment needs. We cannot thank you enough!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Thanks so much Cassie! I always love being a part of the Young Adult Gala!!
Victoria B
5.0
7/10/2021
I can’t think of enough to words to express how great Troy was for our wedding. He was so flexible with all our postponed dates from way back to April 2020. He responds fast to eve...
ry email, even the multiple changes I had to made. Troy is so awesome! If you want to a DJ who is great in communication, listens, knows how to continue to the flow and transitions in a wedding, Troy is it!!! Thank you Troy for making our wedding so memorable.
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words. Please keep us in mind for future c...
elebrations! Troy
Mary D
5.0
3/29/2020
I found TNT Entertainment at a Bridal Show in San Diego. He wasn't pushy or sale-sy like a lot of the other DJ Groups were so that immediately caught my attention.
Our wedding was...
just absolutely perfect We sent a list of all the songs we wanted played and the vibe we were going for and DJ Troy BLEW IT OUT OF THE PARK! Our dance floor was poppin all night, our friends had so much fun!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Woohooo!! Thank you Mary! We love what we do here at TNT. Please keep us in mind for futur...
e parties!!
Kimberly J
5.0
12/13/2019
We had Troy DJ our wedding at Paradise Falls in Oceanside this past July. Troy has a great personality; friendly and fun, perfect for the business! Before our wedding he was will...
ing to meet up with us to discuss everything music related and to get to know us a bit more. We really appreciated that he took the time to do that for us. From beginning to end, he was a pleasure to work with. He was very quick to respond to any of our messages, his pricing fit our budget, and made for a fun-filled evening.
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Thank you Kimberly! Please keep us in mind for future parties!!
Jessica C
5.0
10/07/2019
Troy truly knew how to get the party started!!! He was professional, followed through with all of our requests, and added in his own special touches to truly make our party one tha...
t none of our guests will forget. I was worried when hiring a dj that if we chose the wrong person our dancefloor/cocktail hour/ceremony could be an epic fail. With Troy, absolutely everything was perfect! The sound system was great, everyone could hear our personal vows at our ceremony, the lights added an extra bit of flare in our ballroom and the music was absolutely unreal. Troy read the room and mixed up the music! Our dancefloor never went dead and my husband never left the dancefloor.
Response from TNT Entertainment on 10/07/2019
Thank you so much!! What's a fun night!!
Jackie S
5.0
6/22/2019
Highly recommend!!! Lots of ideas, but will follow your lead! Our dance floor was killing it all night!!! Thanks Troy!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 10/07/2019
Thank you!!
ISABELA W
5.0
4/08/2019
Troy was awesome!!!!
He did our wedding and made people sweat for dancing so much. He was able to play all my requests and I could not stop dancing.
He definitely made our special...
day even more special.
Thank you Troy for the great job and for being so easy to communicate with, and to work with.
Response from TNT Entertainment on 04/08/2019
Thank you so much!! What an amazing wedding!!
Micaela D
5.0
10/23/2018
Troy is amazing! I can't say anything but fantastic things about his services and his professionalism. Not only was he extremely easy to communicate with, he made our wedding so mu...
ch fun. It ended up pouring rain during our reception and most of his equipment was soaked but he was prepared with a backup speaker and was able to play music from his phone and kept the party going. All of our guests have complimented how great the music was and how much fun they had, it would be a mistake to not hire TNT for any event!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 10/07/2019
Thank you so much Micaela!
Monica A
5.0
2/27/2018
Troy was amazing! He went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. Very easy to work with.
Response from TNT Entertainment on 02/27/2018
Thank you!! What a fun night with all of your friends and family. I was pleased to see so ...
much dancing!!
Greg W
5.0
1/30/2018
Troy is a true professional. We booked him about 5 months out for a wedding in December. His calm, confident demeanor was immediately appreciated. We met up, agreed to meet agai...
n a month before the big day. I sent him my playlist, and asked him to edit as needed. We were very pleased with the results. Guests had requests...no problem. Troy made sure our event went smooth and guests of all ages had a great time. Thanks, Buddy
Response from TNT Entertainment on 10/07/2019
Thank you!!🎶🎶🎉🎉
Jennifer A
5.0
12/04/2017
Troy made our wedding so much fun!! Got everyone participating and having a great time. Thanks so much for helping us make wonderful memories.
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Thank you Jennifer!!! Such a great night :)
Nikki H
5.0
10/24/2017
Troy was so awesome! I gave him a pretty long list of songs we wanted played at the cocktail hour/ reception and he played every single one! Every song during the ceremony ran smoo...
thly as well. He is so easy to work with and made the reception so fun! He gets involved enough to make it fun but spends most of the evening simply playing the most perfect songs for the moment. I already had a photo booth and the uplighting reserved through someone else but it's so nice that he can provide that as well. I would recommend him to every bride!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Thank you Nikki! Such a great night! Please keep us in mind for future celebrations!!
Jamie L
5.0
9/27/2017
Troy has an amazing voice, and truly knows how to get the party started. We chatted briefly and he knew exactly what music to play. I am not a huge music person and didn't want to ...
put together a list. Troy said no problem and handled everything. He had people on the dance floor that never would have gone without his help. Hire Troy and you wont be disappointed.
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Thank you Jamie! Such a great night! Please keep us in mind for future celebrations!!
Lauren P
5.0
7/25/2017
Troy Cook, owner of TNT Entertainment, is a top-notch DJ! Troy is fun and easy to work with, and he helped me plan the perfect music for every special moment of the wedding and rec...
eption. Months before the event, he sent me a music timeline to start considering and making my requests. He gave me great recommendations but also helped me personalize the wedding soundtrack to be uniquely ours. Troy was flexible and easy to communicate with over the phone, email, in person, and even google doc! The wedding was at Naval Base Point Loma which required advance security measures and specific set-up procedures, which were no obstacle for Troy. Now for the main event: Troy was on-point! He worked with my wedding planner flawlessly (first time) to keep the evening flowing and on-schedule. Troy was able to improvise when the ceremony concluded ahead of schedule and we were able to add the formal introduction of the entire wedding party (of 16!) into the reception. Troy was great on the microphone - personalized, just the perfect amount and at the right time, with the right words. Troy incorporated my requests with a perfect flow that kept my guests entertained and on their feet. It was an exciting mix of various genres and group dances. Most of our guests were still dancing when we had to play the last song (strict venue rules). My groom and I cannot stop talking about how fun our wedding was, and neither can our guests! We continue to get compliments on our wedding, especially how memorable the music and dancing was! It was a special night for all to remember, and I cannot thank Troy enough for help making it happen! Thank you, Troy!
Response from TNT Entertainment on 08/17/2022
Thank you so much Lauren! Such a great night! Please keep us in mind for future celebratio...
ns!!
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