About this vendor
Every client and event is unique. We are a full-spectrum entertainment production company that specializes in providing DJs, Live Music, and MC services that results in an enhanced audio & visual experience for special events. Our DJs & MCs know how to get your party started and how to keep it going all night. We can support all of your music and audio requirements in addition to developing your customized playlists for the entire event from ceremony to the reception. Pricing for DJ service is $1500 for six hours or $1250 for five hours and includes audio support for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in addition to dance floor lighting, PA system, wireless microphones for officiant/speeches, and MC service. We also offer wireless uplighting at $30 per fixture. As for live music options, Xen Live also maintains a roster of Washington DC's finest musicians, instrumentalists, and live bands. We can provide solo instrumentalists such as acoustic/classical guitarists, pianists, and solo vocalists to add variety to your event.Lastly, for those who want the best of both worlds, we offer a unique DJ/Band/MC Fusion service with our premier band Night Sage that will truly create a memorable and exciting event. *Photo Booth option also available!*
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Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Black-owned Business
- Veteran-owned Business
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- African
- Arabic
- Bluegrass
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Celtic
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Jay and Aaron did a phenomenal job DJing and MCing our wedding. While booking with them and preparing for the event, they were organized, professional and responsive. During the event, they continued to be professional but with a flair that made the evening fun and energetic. Our families had a blast. I would absolutely recommend Xen Live.
I found Jay through my Maid of Honor who had used him for some work events she had hosted. He was so easy to work with and thought of everything from the music playing while people were being seated to the song that played while we did our bubble exit. He provides a worksheet for you to fill out to make sure that he is capturing everything from how people's names are pronounced to what song you want to play while you cut your cake. He was always willing to hop on the phone if we had a quick question adn very responsive via email as well! Definitely will be recommending him to all of my friends who get married in the DC area!
If we could give Jay more than 5 stars we would! Jay was amazing all around. He understood our music and the theme we wanted for our event. We had a cultural wedding and everyone danced and had an unforgettable moment. Jay's professionalism is impeccable and he is just a pleasure to work with. Thank you Jay for making our day extra special. We wish you the best!
Jay (the owner) is an expert in the field and was very communicative every step of the way. His DJ, Aaron was also very knowledgeable and didn't need much from us to be able to understand our vision and what we wanted. He played a great selection of music, and also did great at acquiring some more unique music choices that we had. The price was also great.
Bottom line: If you need someone who is: Reliable, Punctual, expert in the field, and for a great price. You need to go with Xen Live.
Very professional, knowledgeable energetic and engaging DJ! They offer so many unique experiences for their couples. They offer DJ services as well as live music, giving you the best of both worlds. They also offer specialty lighting. They have been a pleasure to work with at our venue.
Without hesitation, I would recommend Jay for any occasion!! He was extremely professional and arrived early for setup. He provided us with many song suggestions and forms to chose what songs we would like him to play. He did an excellent job making announcements the entire night and was patient and respectful when people were asking him for song requests. He made sure both myself and my bride were having a good time and song suggestions were of our liking. Couldn't have asked for someone better!
I was the Planner for a wedding in September 2019 and Jay was our DJ. He was on time, professional, easy to work with and most importantly has a great DJ voice! I appreciated his responsiveness and ability to go with the flow of the day while following my timeline. The guests had a great time on the dance floor and I would definitely recommend him.
I had the pleasure of working with Jay, owner of Xen Live, at two weddings and he was amazing to work with! I've been photographing weddings for several years so I've worked with many DJs and I can say Jay is one of the best. He's entertaining and keeps the crowd going. He's on my recommended vendor list I send to my new couples and I'll continue to sing his praises!
As a wedding planner, I have the opportunity to work with many outstanding vendors, and Jay with Xen Live was definitely one of them. He kept the dance floor jumping all evening long with the music that he chose for the couple, including their must play list. His light show was fabulous and he adjusted to change without a hitch. I do hope I have the opportunity to work with Jay again soon! If you're looking for a very talented DJ that knows his stuff, Jay is your man! Give him a call now because he books up fast!
Jay was our DJ at our wedding and did a great job keeping everyone on the floor dancing all night . I would Recommend him anytime
Thank you Jay
My first dance with my wife I’ll never forget
I worked with Jay at Blue Hill Farm B&B in Waterford, VA on June 1. I was the lead planner for this wedding and appreciated Jay's timely arrival, professional demeanor and appearance, and attentiveness to the timeline. He was very approachable throughout the night. Would highly recommend him for DJ/MC services in the DMV area!
We loved having Jay DJ our wedding! I sent him a list of all the songs my guest requested on their RSVP cards and he weaved them into a nice order that kept the flow going. I also had a special request for our introduction song and he did it all seemlessly! As we left for our sparkler send-off we told him to pick a song (my husband loves 80s music) and we left dancing to Hall & Oats ‘you make
my dreams come true.’ Thanks so much Jay — we highly recommend!
We hired Xen Live; specifically Jay, to DJ our high school prom event this past weekend and he was absolutely wonderful to work with!
Throughout the entire process Jay was very professional, communicative, responsive, and friendly. He was also very helpful throughout the entire process and was extremely knowledgeable about the types of music teens are listening to today. He also had a great recommendation to survey the student population to see if there were any special requests for music, and it was a great way to get to know our student population and their taste of music.
In terms of the actual event, Jay showed up with plenty of time to set up and get ready and welcomed the students with some calming/theme inspired entrance music. The music he chose for this part was honestly perfect for our "Great Gatsby" theme. Prom started at 8pm and he played welcome music until about 9pm, when most students had arrived and had a chance to eat and it was time to start the party. From then until the end of the night, Jay constantly had the students up out of their seats and dancing. I was actually surprised how empty the tables were; it was so nice to see all the students having fun and dancing the night away! Jay played a good mix of music; some new music, oldies, and even some from my high school years which was fun for everyone. He also accepted requests which the students loved.
I will definitely be recommending Jay to future class sponsors planning prom and if I wasn't doing a destination wedding, would be hiring him again for my wedding in August.
Thank you so much for everything Jay! Hope to work with you again in the future!
As a wedding planner, we always look for DJs who are professional, easy to worth with and VERY talented! Jay and his team are the BEST!
I had the pleasure to work with Jay for a wedding in November. Our Bride & Groom wanted to "dance all night long" and there was never a dull moment on the dance floor!
Xen Live is definitely on the top of our preferred vendor list. You won't be disappointed!
This was our first time hiring a DJ. Jay was super helpful about keeping us informed on the timing for the wedding. We didn’t have a full playlist for the wedding, but Jay was able to keep the dancing going. All of the guests complimented us on the lighting and sound. For our first daughter’s wedding we feel like we learned a lot and were completely satisfied by the professional service Provided by Xen Live!
Jay is a real professional and worked very well with the needs of our function. He provided top tier service and our guests and hosts loved him. Jay did our annual holiday work party; which is a small casual type function. about 60-70 guests, on a Friday evening. He brought his own equipment (speakers, lights, microphone). He was open to requests, and allowed our owners and CEO talk on the microphone to address the company. He provided both dinner and dance music; and added a holiday flair to it.
Leading up to the event, Jay was very responsive. We spoke on the phone and also via e-mail. He already asked for any recommendations and requests, and asked what type of crowd and atmosphere will he be providing service for. I will not hesitate to do business with him again.
We had very specific music requirements for our wedding, so finding someone who understood and matched our style was very important to us. From our initial conversation, and after talking with several other DJs, Jay was the obvious choice. He offered a very reasonable rate and was extremely accommodating to our needs. He managed our ceremony, including providing background music for our soloist, cocktail hour and the reception, all with specific playlists that we developed together. Most importantly, he did an amazing job feeling the flow of the night and keeping the party going. I would recommend Jay for any event without hesitation.
If you want the best Xen Live is what your looking for. Me and my wife were looking for a DJ for our wedding October 5th 2018 and we found Xen Live well they found us really. We meet with Jay and told him we only had a few songs picked out that we knew we wanted and the rest of the play list he could pick out. On the big day when we arrived Jay was already there and set up ready to go. Everything went smoothly and he even surprised us with an Irish song due to my Irish Heritage. If I ever need a DJ again Xen Live will be the only one I call and use.
There are not enough positive words to describe how happy we were with Jay with Xen Live! Jay was an amazing DJ who really kept the party alive all night long. A lot of our guests went out of their way just to tell us how much they loved him! He was incredibly professional, accommodating, and talented - I would highly recommend Xen Live to anyone in the DMV area!
Xen live was amazing for our function! They catered to our every need. Made the night enjoyable and an event to remember. I would fully recommend them for any occasion where you need entertainment.
Jay is great! He not only was flexible with the set up and timeline but was also really into making sure the sound was perfect in our space. He went out of his way to make sure the wedding went perfectly! He is one of our recommended vendors at our venue.
Xen Live did a great job with our wedding and working with them was a joy. They were professional, totally listened to our needs and wishes, and even solved some unexpected problems (not their fault!) that could have become disasters! From awesome music our guests loved to a great emcee, our reception left all of our friends saying “Wow!” Highly recommend Xen Live!
Jay and Zach of Xen Live are absolutely awesome! My Bride & Groom definitely hired the best for their wedding day on 4/14. They were responsive throughout the wedding process, on time, setup quality mics and speakers for the ceremony officiant and entertainment ensemble. The ceremony soloist and pianist sounded spectacular, because of Jay! Also, the cocktail hour and reception music was on point, the quests loved the music! Brides, checkout Jay of Xen Live to fill all of your entertainment needs. Thanks Jay, for making my event entertainment fabulous! I would love to work with you again! ~Denise Event Planner of UMBER bride&groom.
Xen Live,
Thank you so much for setting the mood at our wedding! Booking was extremely easy too. We had music from the 50's all the way up to now; a little something for everyone. I had a few songs I wanted played for "girls only". Jay let the crowd know and we took over the dance floor! Girls just wanna have fun right? What a blast! Thank you for the memorable evening. Highly Recommended!!!
Xen Live was awesome! They really made the party. They played such wonderful music and really got everyone involved. I could tell the happy couple was pleased as well, which is the most important part. They were very professional and incorporated all our requests. Would definitely recommend.
Xen Live is a great choice. If you want a DJ that is professional and passionate about what they do, these guys are what you're looking for!
Jay was great to work with!! Very professional and reliable!!
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