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Hollister Entertainment is an energetic wedding DJ in the Albany, New York area. DJ Chris Hollister’s fun and friendly personality makes everybody feel comfortable, from the couple to the guests and the vendors at the wedding. His flexibility allows him to read the crowd and change the music according to the mood, keeping people dancing throughout the night.

Experience
Chris Hollister, owner of Hollister Entertainment, got his start running lights and sound for a local band. Instead of traditional soundtracks, he played real music during the band’s breaks. This led him to the DJ industry, where listeners began requesting him for weddings and events.

Services Offered
The DJ aims to keep the entertainment both classy and fun throughout the night. He plays music genres that include country, hip hop, jazz, oldies, pop, R&B/soul, rock and top 40. The following services and items are provided:

  • Consultation
  • Do-not-play list
  • Liability insurance
  • MC
  • Microphones
  • One event per day
  • Sound/PA system
  • Uplighting
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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$250

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Hip Hop
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Hollister Entertainment

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Chris received glowing reviews as a wedding DJ, with multiple couples praising his professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to create a fun and seamless atmosphere for their special day. He was commended for his attention to detail, ability to read the room, and flexibility in accommodating requests. Reviewers highlighted his communication skills, personal touch, and knack for keeping the dance floor packed throughout the event. Chris was highly recommended by those who appreciated his dedication to making each wedding day unforgettable.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Chris received glowing reviews as a wedding DJ, with multiple couples praising his professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to create a fun and seamless atmosphere for their special day. He was commended for his attention to detail, ability to read the room, and flexibility in accommodating requests. Reviewers highlighted his communication skills, personal touch, and knack for keeping the dance floor packed throughout the event. Chris was highly recommended by those who appreciated his dedication to making each wedding day unforgettable.

Kayla
Kayla Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Party playlist of the year!

Chris was great to work with. He had great suggestions and was receptive to all our requests. His energy translated right to the dance floor. We would definitely recommend him for your next wedding/event. Chris even helped us with photo booth referrals which was a huge hit!
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Kyle Sent on 09/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best D.J. in the Capital District!

Chris was an amazing D.J. for our wedding this September. He was very responsive when it came to planning for the big day and went out of his way to meet with us multiple times, as well as respond to our emails, even while he was on a family vacation.

The experience was excellent from start to finish. Chris listened to all of our requests and understood the vibe we wanted for the night. He kept the energy going without ever being over the top, and the flow of the evening felt seamless because of his attention to detail. The dance floor was packed all night, with guests of every age having a blast.

Chris was professional, organized, and incredibly easy to work with. We felt completely confident that we were in good hands, and he delivered beyond our expectations.

We couldn’t recommend Chris enough as he played a huge role in making our wedding day unforgettable!
Angela
Angela Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ Around

Chris made our wedding day absolutely special. He was wonderful to work with, from our first meeting with him to our wedding day. His communication with us was amazing before, during, and after our wedding, making sure all our wants and needs were met. The lighting package that he offered was amazing and was perfect for our event. We 100% recommend Chris for any event. He will make it special and memorable.
Deloris
Deloris Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ ever

Chris was great to work with. He really knows how to read the room and provided an exceptional service. Everything from the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception went well. I’m glad Chris was a part of our team!
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Hailey Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We would recommend Chris to anyone!

Chris was a fantastic choice for our wedding! Throughout the whole planning process he was responsive and made our musical visions come to life. I especially liked that he preferred over the phone communication, I think this says everything about Chris wanting to work with his customers on a more personal level than just being their “DJ”! During the event he carried out every single request we had and kept the crowd going, you can tell he has great experience with weddings and enjoys what he does. He was extremely professional but also personable, our guests thought he was amazing too!
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Gabrielle Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So easy to work with!!

Chris was so easy to work with! He was always responsive and flexible. He was easy to talk to, and made us feel comfortable and treated us like dear friends during the entire process. The night went perfectly in regards to music, and the process and order of events. It truly felt like Chris was looking out for us and making sure the night was exactly what we wanted. He went out of his way to find us and the photographer for sunset photos outside and communicated with us from start of planning to the last minute of the evening. I cannot recommend him enough.
Josh
Josh Sent on 09/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Chris was fantastic! He was very quick to respond and very laid back and flexible. He does great work setting you up for the big day beforehand so once it comes along everything goes smoothly. We even had a last minute change for father- daughter dance and he had no problem adjusting to it and knocking it out of the park. Can not recommend him enough!
Tara
Tara Sent on 08/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dance the night away

We met with many DJs until we found the right one for us. We were looking for someone confident but not cocky, he had to have a positive attitude and be able to listen to our needs. Chris fit what we were looking for! He immediately made us feel comfortable when we were stressing out about our wedding planning. He created a custom mix for dad and I that surprised everyone! He made sure that my parents were present for every big moment (they disappeared to go to the bathroom) and worked well with the rest of the vendors. I I appreciate most his time management, and getting in all of the formalities so we could just dance for the rest of the night. All of our guests had a great time!
Maria
Maria Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, Attentive, and Personable

We had an awesome time with Chris as our DJ. He was easy to work with, personable, and excited to make our day perfect! He read the room and was professional and communicative to make sure we enjoyed our special day. He made sure everything ran smoothly! We received multiple compliments from our guests about Chris and the music. Since he played such a big role in making our day so beautiful, we would highly recommend Chris.
Corey
Corey Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Chris is great!

Chris was extremely helpful and conscientious with all of our planning. He was also incredibly easy to work with and "got us". During his meeting and our consistent back and forth emailing and texting he always made sure that he was doing what we wanted and he delivered! He was incredibly professional when setting up and throughout our reception. We can't recommend Chris enough for the work that he did and the effort that he put into the evening in order to make it a memorable night for us and our guests.
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

23 Endorsements
Chaplain Claudia Meyer Chaplain Claudia Meyer Wedding Officiants

Chris is not only a great professional, he's a great personality... and isn't that what you want in your entertainer/DJ?? I love working with Chris... hire him and you won't be sorry!!

CLH images Photography CLH images Photography Wedding Photographers

I first met DJ Chris Hollister of Hollister Entertainment when I was hired to photograph a pre-wedding party for a couple whose wedding I shot in Antigua. I was instantly taken by his genuine kindness and by the way he diligently insured that no special moments occurred during the party or out on the dancefloor unless I was right there, camera in hand, ready to shoot. It didn’t take me long to learn a few key things about what makes Chris tick: he’s fun-loving; he's a total people person; he is always one step behind the first person in sight who looks like they might need a hand (I’ve never shot a gig without him offering to carry my bags, help me breakdown my photobooth, or to grab me a coke from the bar to keep my energy level on high); and he knows how to get an entire room full of people on a dancefloor and keep them there all night. I have photographed many, many weddings over the last few years and I know firsthand that the DJ makes or breaks the success of a great reception. With Chris as your DJ, you're bound to have a reception that won't soon be forgotten!

All Occasions Photography All Occasions Photography Wedding Photographers

We love working with Chris Hollister Entertainment. Chris is so much fun and brings the life to the party! The dance floor is always packed and full of energy which makes our job super easy! I love reliving the fun when I edit the photos and seeing the smiles all the faces. Cant wait to work with him again!!

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