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    Megan Sent on 04/28/2023
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    Fantastic DJ- highly recommend!!

    Curtis was our DJ for our 4/22/23 wedding. He responded to my inquiry call immediately and set up a meeting to connect very quickly and fit me into his busy schedule. During our initial meeting he went over my vision and asked so many questions to learn exactly what we wanted and provided valuable insight from his professional experience. We even tweaked our schedule a few times prior to the wedding and had a few special requests he was happy to accommodate. During the ceremony he did a wonderful job and read the room perfectly to keep the dance floor going all night. Everyone from our 3 year old flower girl, to 40 guests in their 30s, to parents in their 60s, and grandparents in their 90s were having a blast all night long. We would highly recommend Curtis for any event needing a great DJ and personably MC.

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    What a lovely thing to say! If there was a website to review brides, I'd say she was also responsive and showed up on time for our meeting and did a couple of homework assignments on time and here's the big thing: we're sitting at a Starbucks for that first meeting and although there's a creative and artistic nature to it, it's a business transaction. While we were strangers at the start, I felt like we were friends when we were done talking. We were openly shedding tears just talking about the happiness of an occasion like a wedding and the beauty of life. It was a pleasure to be a part of your family at your wedding.
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    Passion and Talent

    Curtis was amazing at my daughter's wedding. After postponing a year due to Covid, Curtis put on an amazing event for us. He even came to the rehearsal to get to know the couple. He has heart, passion, and talent for music. He is a treasure, and a wedding would be lucky to have his expertise for putting on a party. The dance floor was full the entire night!
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    Diana Sent on 07/26/2016
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    I wanted to take some time to thank you for making my day so special. I really couldn't have asked for more. Not only was planning the wedding difficult and time consuming but the vendor selection process was also stressful! You never really know how it will turn out; I think that is what makes it stressful.

    The weekend before our wedding my husband's niece got married and hired a DJ that I had looked at. He was considerably cheaper and local to the venue but once he was at the wedding it was clear as to why he was cheaper. The mic didn't work and kept cutting out during the ceremony. I almost wanted to jump out of my chair and yell "CUT THE MIC!" 2 weeks after my wedding we attended another wedding where again the DJ had issues with his equipment and the sound was not appealing. He had trouble getting people on the dance floor and played the chicken dance, the cupid shuffle, every song imaginable to get people on the dance floor.

    We all have a budget but the saying "you get what you pay for" is true! Experiences such as these make me appreciate so much more the level of professionalism and experience that you brought to our wedding. From you attending the rehearsal day and helping us through it to killing it on the wedding day, you made our day EXTRA special. People still talk about you and how great you were. I cannot thank you enough for coming to Tehachapi to be a part of it. We had so much fun, the music was great, and you were simply amazing.

    Curtis Whipple's reply:

    It was absolutely my pleasure! Thanks for the kind words.
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    Meghan Sent on 12/13/2015
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    When we started looking for a DJ for our wedding, we had high expectations because, in our opinion, a DJ will make or break your reception. We found Curtis through our wedding planner and we knew after our first meeting with him that his experience, knowledge of music, and passion for the trade was exactly what we wanted. He was open to ideas but also shared his thoughts on how to turn our ideas from a good one, to a GREAT one!

    It's been a month since our wedding and we are still being told by our guests that our DJ was the best DJ they've seen at a wedding! Not to mention, the entire setup and lighting that he provides just adds so much more to the reception. He kept our guests on the dance floor and partying all night long.

    We could not be happier with our decision to work with Curtis! Especially after he jumped up on an amp, started playing the guitar, and sang to "Shout"! Doesn't get much better than that! Best. Wedding. Ever.

    Curtis Whipple's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words! I know you guys had a curve ball with your venue closing a couple of months before your event but I think it was a lovely wedding at the alternate venue and it was a pleasure to dance and shout along with your friends and family- celebrating your wedding.
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    Curtis really knows what he is doing with music, and even lighting your wedding to perfection! I love music, and Curtis is really great at knowing what you want just based off of a couple of songs that you truly enjoy. He did an amazing job, even with my family and friends that where hard to get on the dance floor. Bonus he is also a really cool guy! Thank you Curtis you Rock!
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    Ericka Sent on 02/09/2017
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    We booked Curtis for our daughter's Sweet 15... I can't even express how AWESOME he was!!! Curtis was amazing!! My daughter was so happy... I would totally recommend Curtis Whipple and contract him again and again!!! Thank you Curtis Whipple!!!!!!
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    Shea Sent on 05/22/2015
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    I have known Curtis for about 7 years, being in the event industry myself. So when it came time to have my own wedding, there was no question as to who would be our DJ. From the 1st song he played at the beginning of dinner, to the last song that my whole family danced to, everything was perfect. He went above and beyond for us. My husband and I were on the dance floor all night. We stepped outside for a brief moment to talk to guests, but rushed back in because we didn't want to miss what he had in store next. Our guests still talk about how they have never had that much fun at a wedding and a HUGE part of that is because of Curtis. He even had a few surprise tricks up his sleeve which were timed perfectly! It was an epic dance party and the best night of my life.
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    Curtis was absolutely my favorite vendor from my wedding night! Even before our big day, he was amazing at communicating with my husband and I about what we wanted, didn't want, and what our vision was for our big day! On the day of, he kept the party rocking! I could not say enough nice things about Curtis! He has an amazing personality, knows his stuff when it comes to music, and knows how to entertain a crowd! You will NOT regret hiring him for your event!

    Curtis Whipple's reply:

    What a nice compliment! Thanks so much. You guys were a pleasure to work with too. Thanks for letting me be a part of your family that day.
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    Melissa Sent on 09/15/2014
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    Curtis is AWESOME!!! He was great to work with always got back to me quickly! We had our brothers sing during the ceremony and reception and he was so helpful with making everything run smoothly!! I would definitely recommend Curtis! He was so fun and made our night amazing! thank you so much!

    Curtis Whipple's reply:

    It was a pleasure for me as well- to be a part of your wedding celebration. Thanks for having me!
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    Kelsey Sent on 06/04/2014
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    Curtis did a fantastic job at my wedding. The music was great and so was the lighting. All of my guests had a fun time dancing and he made the entire event a fun time. I would recommend him to everyone! From the processional to the last song of the night, it was great. He was very professional throughout everything and created the atmosphere that I wanted. Thank you so much for being our DJ at the wedding.

    Curtis Whipple's reply:

    Thanks for putting your confidence in me. Your wedding was super fun.
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    Karla Sent on 04/23/2014
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    After Interviewing many DJs in the valley we found Curtis and after hearing how passionate he is about music and the attitude and environment of a party you will choose him also. Curtis seems obsessed with the flow of the event and dedicated to choosing the right music for our event. He gave us as much control over the music selection as we wanted; we chose all of the music for the ceremony and gave him ideas of dance music we like for the reception and he nailed it. He kept our guests on the floor for the entire night, including my wife and I. We had the best dance party because of Curtis’ talent and passion for music and entertainment. We also had Curtis play live piano music during the cocktail hour between the ceremony and reception and, although I didn’t hear because we were doing photos, my family raved about how the music really set the tone and elegance for the night. Curtis’ up-lighting and dance lighting are great. He even had a projector and screen to display a slideshow of my wife and I during dinner. The only disappointment we had was we were told we would have a GOBO light with our name on the dance floor, but never did. I think he might have just forgot and with how flawlessly he performed everything else, it would have been a nice touch but it wasn’t that big of a deal in the scheme of things. All-in-all we are extremely pleased with Curtis’ performance. If there’s one place to spend some money that will create memories for your event, the DJ is it, and Curtis will deliver a lifetime of memories.
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    Rahul Sent on 01/12/2014
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    All of our friends and family said that they had an absolutely fantastic time. Some said that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The music was great and he made sure that the focus was always on us and our guests. He was able to command the floor without grabbing the spotlight. Our older family and younger friends were all dancing through the night. Curtis listened to what we wanted and delivered.

    Curtis was incredibly professional and a pleasure to work with - he was available for whatever we needed throughout the day. Curtis provided sound for the ceremony, played the piano during our cocktail hour and DJed and MCed during the reception dinner. Curtis offered to come to the rehearsal the day before even though we only had booked him for the wedding night.

    Curtis Whipple's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words. I had a great time and it was a pleasure to be trusted with such an important event. You guys ROCK!
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    Jenny Sent on 11/20/2013
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    Curtis was the DJ at my daughters wedding this past weekend. I ended up calling him the "Master of Ceremony" He was so engaging and did so well at moving the ceremony and event along. Our guest kept telling us this was the best wedding they had been to. His music selection was huge! He is so professional and great at his job.

    When it was time to release people to go get food he would go up the table and play a game where they had to answer 5 simple questions. It was so fun. It made people feel comfortable with him.

    He was so good at introducing the speakers for the toast, announcing the events like sparklers, cake cutting, toast.

    When we first talked to him about seven months before he really took the time to find out what my daughter wanted, what kind of music, did we want people to be able to request songs, and so much more. He is very organized and really good at this. The week before he took the time to come visit the venue with us.

    Curtis is great at his job and you will also be happy with him.
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    Sheryn Sent on 11/15/2013
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    Amazing! So happy we chose curtis! All of our guests were complimenting how awesome he is!

    Curtis Whipple's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words. I had a super fun time at your wedding too. Great to get to know your family and friends a little bit.
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    We first would like to thank Curtis for being a part of our wonderful day and making it even more memorable. From the initial meetings to the wedding day, everything was enjoyable and effortless with Curtis. He goes above and beyond to make the wedding exactly what the bride and groom would like. Curtis is professional and has an excellent personality for this profession. Our wedding was a few weeks ago and we are still receiving complements about our DJ, Curtis. He did such a great job entertaining our guests and, respectfully and professionally, joining in the fun. Curtis’s demeanor is not over the top, or too much, it is just perfect. He makes the bride and groom feel special and makes sure they are the certain of attention. Curtis plays it “cool” by blending in and accommodating the bride, the groom, and the guests.

    With almost every guest flying into Phoenix from all over North America, it was important to have great entertainment. Curtis did exactly that for us, and it made our night worry free allowing us to partake in the fun and excitement. He played a perfect variety of music as we had quite a variety of guests. Everyone had a great time on the dance floor, especially us (the bride and groom). We will truly never forget at least half of the guests on the dance floor dancing to Gangnum Style, and we may have made that a “first” for Curtis too!

    We are proud to say Curtis was our DJ and we highly recommend him.
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    Curtis was wonderful! I can't recommend him more. I really wanted a classy, fun, elegant wedding, and Curtis was the perfect DJ for the job. I was so afraid of finding a tacky DJ, but Curtis put me at ease immediately. The songs he played were awesome, the dance lights made the party, and his interaction with my guests made it great for everyone! I am so happy I picked Curtis and I would do it again in a minute.
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    Amina Sent on 08/16/2013
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    My husband and I chose Curtis for our DJ bc we wanted someone that had a clear understand of 80s rock music - bc that is what we love! Curtis was our guy. Beyond his music knowledge of everything from today's hits to really any genre - he was really easy to work with! He was extremely organized and wanted to create a experience for all of our guests - this was really important for us - passion for music meets organized timing - crucial for us! He kept the party going all night and everyone dancing! Something that was also important to me was lighting - being a wedding planner - I had some ideas on what I wanted to do in the room to create interesting lighting looks. He made an effort to do the research and come up with some interesting ideas that really worked for us. He did a great job and it was really fun working with him! I will continue to endorse him to my clients bc I know he will always go over and beyond just the job of wedding DJ - he rocks!!
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    Curtis was absolutely amazing, and we are so glad we chose him as our wedding DJ. He was extremely easy to contact whenever we had questions, met up with us early to make sure our slideshow would work (even taking time away from setting up for another event to try it out on his projector), and most importantly rocked out our wedding! He puts a lot of heart and soul into what he does, and it shows! We would recommend Curtis to anyone!
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    Curtis Whipple was very professional from the start. He truly knew what he was doing and really enjoyed it. From the start he was very proactive and catered to our wants and needs. We would recommend his service to everyone we could. We could not have asked for a better DJ!
    Thank You!!
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    Working in the field myself as a wedding vendor (I'm in the videography field) I've known Curtis for sometime and I know a lot of other DJ's as well. In my experience shooting weddings I came to realize that even above wedding planners it's the DJ the day of the wedding that keep the day going in the right or wrong direction, so it was important for us get the best DJ possible. Curtis was numero uno on my list and thankfully he had our date open.

    I can't recommend Curtis highly enough, I've literally seen DJ's turn down the GROOM for a music request because they didn't think it fit (that DJ later finally played the song and it got the biggest reaction of the night BTW) and I've seen DJ's botch peoples names BADLY. These are the type of problems that you just don't have to worry about with Curtis. Music is very important to my wife and I so we gave him a list of both certain songs we wanted to play at certain times and an overly (very much overly) long list of the type of artists and songs we were looking for/liked. He used this list wonderfully, mixing in favorites from the list and using it as a basis to know where to go when he wanted to throw in songs not on the list. He was funny and worked well with the crowd, he's never too obtrusive or talkative. He also dealt with a situation involving someone pushing him to make a special accommodation for someone like a true class act. In the end, Curtis went above and beyond in his services at both the wedding and reception. He also doesn't just show up on time, he shows up before anyone else.

    Class act all the way, Curtis was one of the top 3 decisions we made for our wedding. My favorite DJ around!
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    Curtis provided a great soundtrack to our wedding day incorporating both crowd favorites and our favorites. The projection onto the dance floor and the lighting at the reception amazed both us and our guests. Thanks for rocking our wedding!
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    CURTIS ROCKS!!!!!! He was so amazing! He went above and beyond "normal DJ duties"! He helped us with song selection and even gave advice on our slideshow. His lighting techniques really made the reception room look amazing! He was professional and entertaining Some of the comments our guests gave were "BEST DJ EVER" and "That guy is awesome"! I would highly recommend Curtis to anyone!!
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    Curtis Whipple's services at our wedding were fantastic. He provided a great mix of music and he has a wonderful rapport with the crowd. He made our event SO much fun. I particularly loved the lighting effects during our first dance - I felt like we were dancing in the stars and I'll never forget it! My friends had such a good time and my feet STILL hurt from doing so much dancing!
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    Curtis was awesome! He did the music for our ceremony and reception. He has all the music that we wanted for both. He was great at getting the crowd out on the dance floor and was very involved!
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    Curtis was awesome! He was so organized throughout my entire reception. Everyone had their feet tapping all night. I don't think the dance floor was ever empty. He stayed focused and was upbeat and kept everyone excited about what was next. He's very talented at reading the audience and feeling what kind of music should be played because every song seemed to get everyone more pumped up than the last. He loves what he does and it is very evident in watching him work, which gives the entire event more pizzazz. I would not ask for anyone else if I ever needed entertainment for an upcoming event. He's the best. Thanks Curtis for entertaining everyone and for the unending comments I am getting about how much fun everyone had.
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