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What is the story behind Dawson Entertainment, LLC?

Dawson Entertainment is a wedding and event entertainment company focused on bringing together the best elements of music, lighting and entertainment production to make your event unforgettable. Since 2007, we've grown to be a respected industry leader by continuously impressing couples, guests and other vendors with skillfully mixed, high energy music, rocking parties and keeping dance floors packed!

But we don't stop at just playing the best mix of music. We know it's the entire experience that makes the difference at your event, which is why Dawson Entertainment has a focus on lighting and video elements to take your event to the next level. We bring you all of this with years of experience, fined tuned precision and understanding, attention to detail, and of course, FUN!

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What is included in Dawson Entertainment, LLC's packages?

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Photobooth

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$800

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

What are real couples saying about their experience with Dawson Entertainment, LLC in reviews?

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Dawson Entertainment is consistently praised as professional, organized, and responsive throughout planning. Their DJs read the crowd, craft seamless mixes, MC confidently, and keep dance floors packed with excellent audio and uplighting. Extras like custom mixes and a photo booth were crowd-pleasers, making them highly recommended for weddings.

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Dawson Entertainment is consistently praised as professional, organized, and responsive throughout planning. Their DJs read the crowd, craft seamless mixes, MC confidently, and keep dance floors packed with excellent audio and uplighting. Extras like custom mixes and a photo booth were crowd-pleasers, making them highly recommended for weddings.

Lauren
Lauren Sent on 09/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 service

Absolutely would recommend Dawson Entertainment for any of your DJ needs. We used them for our wedding and it could not have gone better. From the mic set up and quality to keeping the vibes high and playing all the songs we wanted! Amazing experience!
Heather
Heather Sent on 09/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Donny D was Amazing!

Weeks after our wedding everyone is still raving about our music! Donny was great throughout the whole planning process, offered good resources to help us plan the entire day, and had everyone dancing all night long. Thank you so much!!
A
Amy Sent on 09/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ!

We cannot recommend Dawson Entertainment enough! Jason was absolutely amazing and played a huge role in making our wedding such a fun and unforgettable celebration.
From the very beginning, Jason was communicative, responsive, and easy to work with. We shared songs and music preferences with him before the wedding, and he did a fantastic job pulling everything together into a playlist that perfectly matched our style and kept the energy going all night long. He read the crowd so well, and the dance floor was packed for the entire reception.
We had multiple guests came up to us after the wedding asking for his contact information because they wanted to use him for their own weddings and events in the future. We couldn't have been happier with our experience!
Phil
Phil Sent on 09/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding DJ

We hired Dawson to be the DJ for our July 2026 wedding at Glen Manor. We knew we wanted a dance party, where we never had a dull moment and we REALLY wanted a DJ who could feel if people were starting to leave the dance floor and pull them back in! Jason delivered this beyond our wildest expectations.

Working with him prior to our wedding was equally incredible. He made a song from pieces of other songs we sent him, just for one of our special moments and it was incredibly impactful on the wedding party, and especially our family.

We could not have hoped for a better experience. Dawson was beyond professional, really got the beats and DJ'ed us the best wedding we could have imagined!
Thomas
Thomas Sent on 09/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars!!!!

We are so thankful to TJ and the entire Dawson Entertainment team for putting on such an amazing show at our wedding. Throughout the entire process, from the first introductory call to the actual wedding, TJ couldn’t have been more professional and helpful. We appreciated his knowledge about how to properly run a wedding, along with his willingness to work with us on our key priorities from a music perspective. He asked the right questions, both to us and to our our planner/on-site staff, to ensure everything ran smoothly. On the day of, TJ exceeded our high expectations and helped us throw a fantastic party. We received countless compliments from our guests about the DJ’s performance. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of DJ, and we highly recommend TJ and Dawson Entertainment to anyone in the market.
Jacob
Jacob Sent on 08/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dawson Entertainment did not disappoint!

The DJ for our wedding was one of the top priorities for us and Dawson Entertainment did not disappoint. We ended up working with Donny who made the process very easy. Within a few quick calls we were able to get all the details set. On the day of, the sound and music for the ceremony were great and when it came time for the reception it was an all night party with the exact vibe we requested. I would highly recommend Dawson Entertainment to others looking for a great wedding/event DJ.
Ava
Ava Sent on 08/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

don’t walk, RUN to book!

We cannot praise Jason enough for his incredible work at our wedding. From start to finish, Jason was professional, hilarious, available, and supportive. He went so above and beyond to ensure that our day was perfect and even gifted us a framed print out of the lyrics to our first dance song!!! Picking a DJ that matched our party vibe was incredibly important to us as 30s millennials. We can confidently say that the dance floor was packed the entire night with banger after banger, perfect flow, high energy, classy club vibe! People are still talking about how fabulous the music was a month later. His energy and vibe kept the crowd excited!! The flow of the event was perfect. He also did our uplighting which was a HUGE mood setter and truly made the event space look FABULOUS!! Brides: don’t walk, RUN to book Dawson Entertainment because you will not be disappointed. Jason and team, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 08/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Impressive

Dawson Entertainment creates superior experiences. They exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend them.

We worked directly with Jason Dawson, who was the MC and DJ for our wedding at the Rosecliff in Newport. His experience and achievements speak for themselves, and he certainly delivers as advertised. He facilitated detailed planning with ease and went the extra mile in curating a playlist we loved (including remixes of some classic songs that we wanted to hear but weren't conducive to dancing in their original form). He works closely with his clients to achieve the sound, look and that feel they want. We benefited greatly from his deep understanding of how to craft a musical playlist that (i) includes songs you love, (ii) effectively creates the atmosphere you seek, and (iii) manages / enhances your guests' energy. On the big day: the setup went on without a hitch, the audio both outside and inside were very high quality, volume was on point, his booth and equipment looked great, Jason was well dressed and professional, and his music was FANTASTIC.

Consider Dawson Entertainment for your wedding or other event. Loved working with them and they are an elite provider.
S
Sivya Sent on 07/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Do yourself a favor and hire this DJ

Our DJ was absolutely unbelievable and, without question, one of the biggest highlights of our entire wedding weekend! So many of our guests told us he was their favorite part of the weekend, and people were commenting on his talent almost immediately after getting on the dance floor. One guest even said, “As a guy who goes to a lot of clubs and sees a lot of DJs, this guy is really talented.” That perfectly sums it up. He completely blew everyone away.

His flow was flawless, his timing was perfect, and he knew exactly how to read the crowd. He seamlessly incorporated everything we had discussed ahead of time while still making the night feel spontaneous, exciting, and completely tailored to the energy in the room. Every transition, song choice, and moment felt intentional. He kept the dance floor alive and made the entire night feel truly special.

We worked with him for nearly a year, and throughout the entire process he was flexible, professional, collaborative, and willing to do whatever it took to bring our ideas to life. He worked with us on custom mixes, followed through on every detail, communicated beautifully with us and our planners, and brought so much more to the table than we ever expected, including the uplighting and MCing. Even a playlist he created as background music for our beach party had guests commenting on how incredible it was.

One of the most meaningful extras was that he recorded the full set and shared it with us afterward so we could relive the night. It has only been three weeks, and we have already listened to it so many times. Being able to hear the music, transitions, and energy again is such a gift.

He was our favorite vendor and added an entirely new level of joy, excitement, and magic to the day. We were completely blown away by his talent, professionalism, creativity, flexibility, and ability to deliver on absolutely everything. We could not recommend him more highly, and we would choose him again a thousand times over!

If you hire him, please invite us to your event!
Monique
Monique Sent on 07/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Need to Book!!

From the very beginning, working with DJ Dawson was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Jason was incredibly professional, organized, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. He took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and made us feel completely confident that everything would run smoothly.

On our wedding day, he absolutely exceeded our expectations. The music was perfect from start to finish, the transitions were seamless, and he did an amazing job reading the crowd. Our dance floor was packed all night long, and we've had so many guests tell us how much fun they had because of the music and energy he created.

Jason also kept everything on schedule without ever making it feel forced. He struck the perfect balance of being engaging while still letting the focus remain on us and our celebration.

If you're looking for a DJ who is professional, organized, responsive, and knows how to keep a party going, we cannot recommend DJ Dawson enough. Thank you for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!
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What awards has Dawson Entertainment, LLC won?

198
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Do wedding professionals recommend Dawson Entertainment, LLC? Which ones?

2 Endorsements
Hilton Mystic Hilton Mystic Hotel Weddings

Jason makes every wedding an amazing event ensuring that all your guests will dance the night away!

Kenny Q Productions Kenny Q Productions Wedding DJs

If you hire DJ JD and Dawson Entertainment, you will have one of the best DJs in the US. Most DJ companies in Connecticut will not endorse another local DJ because of competition. Not only do we at Kenny Q Productions endorse Dawson Entertainment, We are confident enough to admit that we have learned a lot from Jason Dawson (DJ JD) himself. Jason has visited us on several occasions to help us perfect the technique of mixing various genres of music in a way to keep the energy on a packed dance floor. Jason is a master at this. He is internationally known as one of the best that this country has to offer. As a professional that has been providing DJ entertainment since 1984, I truly believe that you are in good hands when you hire DJ JD and Dawson Entertainment. Sincerely, Kenny Quintero Kenny Q Productions

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Where is Dawson Entertainment, LLC based?

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