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About

Friendly Neighborhood DJ is an entertainment company located in Greensboro, North Carolina, specializing in weddings and other celebratory events. If you want your day to be a fun, unique and memorable experience for you and your guests, please get in touch with me!

Experience

John Haskins is the company’s owner and main operator. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, John has previously worked in a variety of radio stations including The University of South Carolina, WNOK-FM, WARQ-FM, and more. Since then, John has transitioned his passion and knowledgeable taste of music and entertainment into clubs and weddings.

Services Offered

Friendly Neighborhood DJ provides each couple with an array of services and wedding packages that can be tailored to best suit their desires and requirements. Before any service is conducted, the DJ offers consultations to discuss the logistics, ideas, and begin creating a custom playlist. The company’s most popular wedding package includes a state-of-the-art sound and PA system, an MC, and microphones. Additional services and equipment provided include:

  • Do-not-play-list
  • Karaoke
  • Liability insurance
  • Photobooth
  • Uplighting Decor
  • Black-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$400

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC

What additional equipment do you offer?

Photobooth
Uplighting

Reviews of Friendly Neighborhood DJ

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John, a highly recommended DJ for weddings, impressed multiple couples with his charisma, personalized services, and exceptional music selections at their weddings. His ability to blend different music genres seamlessly, read the crowd, and offer personalized introductions for the wedding party received high praise. John's talent in storytelling, engagement with guests, and professionalism made him a standout DJ for creating memorable and fun wedding experiences. Couples appreciated his attention to detail, entertainment skills, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the event.

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John, a highly recommended DJ for weddings, impressed multiple couples with his charisma, personalized services, and exceptional music selections at their weddings. His ability to blend different music genres seamlessly, read the crowd, and offer personalized introductions for the wedding party received high praise. John's talent in storytelling, engagement with guests, and professionalism made him a standout DJ for creating memorable and fun wedding experiences. Couples appreciated his attention to detail, entertainment skills, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the event.

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Brandi Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire john as your wedding dj!

We met John at a wedding expo and right off the bat he won us over with his charisma and fun personality. We thought we were hiring a DJ but ended up with a combination emcee, master of ceremonies, and friend who worked hard to make our wedding/reception exactly what we wanted. For the ceremony I requested splicing of a few songs and John made the timing work for our walk down the aisle perfectly. My now-husband and I have a very broad group of family/friends, and their music tastes/requests reflect that. For the cocktail hour & reception John beautifully and seamlessly weaved together wedding classics, pop hits, country, pop punk, ranchero, and reggaeton via our request. The transitions between the songs and genres were AMAZING and the dance floor was packed for almost every song. Probably our favorite part (other than the great music) was his unique offering of retelling our "love story" from both our vantage points -- and our guests loved it too. John goes above and beyond and we're so glad to have hired him for our day.
Cristina
Cristina Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Recommend!

We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ than John for our wedding! From start to finish, he absolutely nailed the vibe we were going for. John’s energy, professionalism, and incredible taste in music kept the dance floor packed all night long. He knew exactly how to read the crowd and kept the momentum going without missing a beat.

What truly set him apart were the personalized introduction speeches he gave for our wedding party; they were funny, heartfelt, and so memorable that our guests are still talking about them.

John isn’t just a DJ — he’s the friendly neighborhood DJ, and he lived up to the name in every way. We’re so grateful he was part of our big day, and we can’t recommend him enough to anyone looking to make their wedding unforgettable!
Katja
Katja Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly and most helpful DJ

John had been recommended by one of my friends that got married 10 years ago. My daughter Caroline and her husband Zachary were going to compile a Spotify playlist and had a person picked out that was going to act as the DJ for their wedding. After my friend recommended John, I got in touch with him and I am so glad that we ended up hiring him! He has a questionnaire for the couple with songs that they wanted him to play and also a "do not play" list. John was so helpful from the pre-wedding zoom meetings until the end of the wedding last Sunday, 11/12/23. John is not just a DJ that plays music. He is a fabulous entertainer! He told Caroline and Zachary's "love story" (how they met and their first date) and nothing seemed to phase him. If there was a miscommunication or somebody was not ready for the next segment of the wedding, John masterfully played some funny tunes to entertain us. The biggest compliment we received from one of the friends of the groom was: "I wanted to sit down and take a break but the DJ plays one hit song after another and I just gotta dance!"
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Emily Sent on 10/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A true professional

Having worked in the wedding industry it was difficult to not suggest vendors when my daughter got engaged. HOWEVER, there was one vendor that was a no-brainer. John Haskins with Friendly Neighborhood DJ was the only call we would make for DJ/Emcee. He is a true professional while still providing a fun and lively service. By the way, most of both sides of the family.... not dancers. If he can get THAT CROWD on their feet, then he's worth every penny. He's the best!
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Andrew Sent on 05/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Venue Owner

I've known John since we originally got into the wedding industry and he's always been a total pro! Our team loves it when John is the DJ for our weddings!!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 04/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

John was the most amazing and personable vendor I had the pleasure of sharing my wedding day with!

He listened to our thoughts & concerns, took everything into consideration and made sure that the day was perfect. He's professional, courteous, and knows how to show people a good time! 10/10, would recommend to everyone looking for a dj!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 04/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

March Wedding

John was very friendly and professional during the entire wedding planning experience. He created a wonderful environment for our wedding guests as well as kept everything on track for the timelines. We were not worried about a thing on the day of the wedding because John had planned everything so perfectly -- his questions were very thorough which made us feel like he was very prepared for the day of the wedding.
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 02/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

John is the BEST!!

John is the absolute BEST!!! He is detail-oriented, energetic, great at his job, and just an overall awesome person. He truly is a Master of Ceremonies! I can't tell you how many people came up to me throughout the night saying how amazing and engaging John was-- people are still asking me where we found him! The whole night was specifically tailored to us as a couple, whether it was the hilarious bridal party entrances, the Love Story he told before our first dance to share with the crowd our journey that led us to our wedding day, the tear jerking mother-son dance where he interviewed my husband about his mom and played that throughout their song, or the "moment alone" he created for us at the end of the night. The list goes on. If you are looking for a DJ/MC that will make your wedding a day you or your guests will never forget, The Friendly Neighborhood DJ is it!!
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Leah Sent on 02/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

L Roueche / Mother of the Bride

We hired John for our daughter's wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made! The man is truly incredible! I was asked countless time through the night where we found him. He helped make the evening personalized and to run seamlessly! Such attention to detail! He even found and played my favorite song. You really can't go wrong with your Friendly Neighborhood DJ!
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Kacee Sent on 10/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best dj ever!

John is hands down the absolute best. He is very easy to work with and made the whole process leading up the day of our wedding seamless. He is kind and caring and truly puts is all into you special night! I couldn’t recommend a better DJ than John Haskins!
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Awards

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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 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Nixon Photography Nixon Photography Wedding Photographers

John is an amazing Wedding DJ. Almost anyone can push a button and play music, but John is a true Master of Ceremonies. He is incredible on the mic, wonderfully engaging with you and your guests, and a pleasure to work with for other vendors. And he goes above and beyond to make everything personal. From bridal party introductions to the anniversary dance to the recounting of the bride and groom's love story, the personal touches John adds makes a special day all the more magical.

A & A Disc Jockey Service A & A Disc Jockey Service Wedding DJs

John is one of the premiere talents in our industry. His personal dedication to each and every couple with whom he works and his attention to detail has made him the first person that we refer clients to if we are already booked up for their date. I consider John much more of a colleague admirably representing our industry than I do a competitor. My only regret is that I didn't recruit him to be on our team many years ago. :)

Winston Salem DJ Winston Salem DJ Wedding DJs

John and I are old friends and go way back to the early days of DJ'ing. He offers a premium wedding service and is one of this area's top professionals. He is also a member of the American Disc Jockey Association which places him among the country's elite wedding pro's. I refer business to John as often as possible when I am booked.

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