Pete Goslow Reviews
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Madisyn T. Sent on 12/14/2023Spectacular, Marvelous, The Best DJ/MC You Could Ask For!
We got married at Twin Oaks House & Garden in San Marcos, CA. We absolutely loved the venue and everything they could offer. We ultimately found Pete through our venue from their preferred vendor list. I always wanted to have a DJ who could not only DJ but also play an instrument. My dream was to have both a DJ and a band but we quickly learned that was not in our budget. However, when we came across Pete, we were ecstatic to learn that he played guitar! It was like a dream come true. He could DJ for the reception and play beautiful covers (and his own music!) during our cocktail hour and pre-seating. After having a brief initial conversation with him, we knew we just had to reserve Pete for our wedding. It was a no brainer!
Throughout the entire process, he was so helpful and attentive. He was quick to reach with questions, and would always make sure that if he couldn't give us a complete answer right then and there that he at least would text us and say "hey, I got your message, when I have more of a minute I will make sure to get you those answers," which was so nice of him to do. When it came to our meetings with him, he was so well experienced in the industry that it was like he knew all the answers to our questions. Any concerns or questions we had, he had the answer and if he didn't have an answer, he certainly would find us a solution.
For my wedding processional walk, I had a very specific way I wanted to do it, with pauses in the song lining up with pauses my dad and I would take so that when we arrived at the top of the aisle, my husband would turn around and we would have our first look. Pete helped us track it by foot and gave us an edited version of the song as well so it all lined up perfectly. It was such a beautiful moment, I can't wait to see how it turned out on video!
Throughout the wedding planning, my mom and I decided we wanted to do a mother/daughter mash up dance because we felt it was important for my mom to have a moment with me since historically the mom doesn't walk the daughter down the aisle or have a dance with them. When we came to Pete with our idea, he was so supportive. He not only helped curate the mash up with all the songs we wanted to incorporate, but he also helped make it a production the day of! Instead of just making the mash up have a scratch and then us begin dancing, he made it seem like something was actually wrong by saying "oh no I'm so sorry guys I think something happened, hold on, I'm so sorry," so that we had time to get into our positions. Our friends and family were SO surprised!! That little last second choice Pete decided to do on the spot was what totally sealed the deal and make it such a memorable moment.
Overall, if you are trying to find a DJ who: can play a musical instrument, has a charming personality, is attentive, supportive, and experienced, then you don't need to look any further. Pete is 100% your guy for the job. I promise you won't regret choosing Pete to help DJ/MC your event whether it's for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, etc. He's the overall best and we loved having him!Pete Goslow's reply:
Thank you Madisyn & Danny! You were absolutely wonderful to work with and I’m so happy for you both. Your review is off the charts amazing!! I really appreciate you taking the time to write and post such a detailed review which is a huge help for future couples who are in the process of looking for the perfect fit DJ/Musician. Congratulations once again and thank you for the opportunity to be a special part of your big day!!!! -
Gabby F. Sent on 03/17/2024
Best Wedding DJ/ artist
Pete was awesome to work with. He spent time on the phone multiple times trying to figure out music for each part of the wedding. My mom wanted to have a say in the music and he was willing to listen to her and figure out the best selections. He was more detail oriented than me and really helped me think more deeply about the wedding and even gave some good advice. He played the guitar beautifully at the ceremony and kept people dancing all night long !! He is very talented and definitely has a ton of experience. We are lucky our venue recommended him! -
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Olivia B. Sent on 10/01/2023Pete is the man!
Pete is the man!! Music, food and the energy of the couple are what people remember the most and Pete totally delivered on the music. He was so patient while I frantically tried to narrow down my music choices. I’ve always loved music, so it was challenging for me to make final decisions. More importantly I loved that he offers a combination of live music and DJing. It really helped complete the vibe.
Pete is incredibly organized, communicative, he offers great perspective. He’s got a calm energy, which is much appreciated if you’re a stressed out bride like I was 😂 thank you Pete for helping make our night so magical!! Don’t think twice, this is the guy you want for your wedding.Pete Goslow's reply:
Really nice Olivia - thank you. I already miss our conversations about your music taste - which is amazing. I enjoyed working with you and Tyler and could not have asked for a better wedding day at Twin Oaks. Congratulations!!! -
Katie H. Sent on 03/17/2024
Phenomenal service..forever grateful to have Pete Goslow at our wedding!
We hired Pete Goslow to be the emcee (entertainer), musician, and DJ at our wedding. He was HIGHLY recommended to us by a lady at one of the venues we toured. We ultimately decided to get married at one of Trademark's beautiful wedding venues, Twin Oaks Wedding Venue in San Marcos, CA. Bob and I were planning more of a non-traditional wedding and were looking for acoustic vibes with strong vocals, along with someone who had tremendous experience and who could help us bring to life our vision. When we heard the amazing things about Pete, we knew we had to book him. He ended up being the first vendor we officially booked. When first reaching out to Pete, he was super friendly and very informative, which made us feel relaxed and excited! After filling out a service survey, looking over pricing, and seeing if our date was available, he sent us a very detailed contract, outlining everything in a super clear manner. We were given access to a his website (WHICH HAS TONS OF HIS MUSIC SAMPLES) where we could select our music and make playlists. Then, we were able to make our custom timeline together and schedule an informational phone meeting where we went over all our questions, our timeline, our song ideas, and every other little detail. Leading up to our wedding day, we had ZERO worries which was AMAZING. On the wedding day, Pete played some live music, along with playing music from our playlist in a DJ setting. IT WAS INCREDIBLE! Everyone commented on what an outstanding musician/DJ/emcee he was. HE is also so professional and just the nicest guy ever! He was also such a fun emcee to have. He even included his own unique idea by asking our parents a special question in front of everyone at the reception. SO SWEET. He also was able to SECRETLY sneak in a special 50th anniversary dance for my parents and an extra father-daughter dance (for my husband's sister who got married during covid). EVERYTHING went EXACTLY as planned... flawlessly, which really made Bob and I grateful and everyone had a blast thanks to Pete’s awesome music. He also provided lighting, speakers, and microphones, which was super cool. We really didn’t have to worry about a thing because we knew we were in good hands with Pete! If you have any confusion or hiring a musician seems overwhelming to you, choosing to hire Pete will take ALL those worries away because he really has everything SO well thought out and he is MUCH more than just a musician. He is the total package!!!!! As long as you know your vibe, your music, and how you envision your timeline, he puts everything else in place. We will always be grateful that we chose Pete Goslow! -
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Steena S. Sent on 12/11/2023Perfect Pete!
Pete helped make our wedding day PERFECT! While there are so many things he did to make sure our day ran smoothly, I want to highlight a few things: - LIVE MUSIC! This was something that was SO important for my husband. Pete delivered. He not only played beautiful music on his guitar as guests were sitting down for the ceremony and cocktail hour, but he personally made sure that the music he played when my husband and I walked down the aisle was exactly what we wanted. At cocktail hour he did an amazing job of blending my style of music (lots of Jimmy Buffett) with my husband's choice of music (a smoother more 'adult alternative'). So many of our guests also loved the live music atmosphere! - TIMELINE: Pete worked so well with all my vendors to make sure that our timeline was kept to. In addition, he advocated for my wants at the wedding day of when one of our vendors tried to move things around, I was lucky he was there as a voice for me. Pete also played a big role in making sure the timeline was stuck to, which was a lifesaver for me! - NAMES: I have been to a lot of weddings where the names of people get mispronounced, but Pete made sure to double-check all names with us ahead of time. - SET UP/CLEAN UP: Pete made things so easy - he comes with all his own gear. I didn't have to worry about an umbrella for him, he had one. Extension cords? Pete had it. He's been in the business a long time and it really shows. The Mic set up for our beach ceremony worked out so well, there wasn't any wind noise or anything coming through the mic. -MEETINGS: Having solid meetings with Pete 3-4 months out and a few weeks out was great. We felt like we already knew him when he arrived at the venue. I was comfortable talking with him and asking for requests, he was so accommodating in what we needed!- ABOVE AND BEYOND: We had our hearts set on a song for a first dance. Our dance instructor insisted that we did not use that particular song because it just didn't work. We reached out to Pete to see if he could cut it to make it work, and he did! We were able to dance to one of our favorite songs due to Pete's talent.
We absolutely loved working with Pete and if we ever did it again, we would hire Pete again!
Venue: Kona Kai San DiegoPete Goslow's reply:
This is an incredible review Steena as you articulated so many details that I take pride in. Honestly, working with you and Andy was truly incredible. You are both so laid back and have amazing personalities - perfect match. Kona Kai Resort & Spa on Shelter Island has to be one of the coolest properties in Southern CA - what a backdrop for your special day! Congratulations to you both and I am very happy for you. -
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Russell K. Sent on 01/29/2023
Pete is The Best!
We are so happy Peter was available to DJ our wedding at the O'Donnell House in Palm Springs, CA. From the beginning, Peter was professional, responsive, and helpful. Planning a wedding from another state can be challenging but we were able to rely on him from the start. He was always a phone call, text, or email away with any questions or concerns that we might have had.
Having the right music is an important part of any event, especially your own wedding and Peter did not disappoint! We started planning the set list a couple months before the wedding and had several meetings leading up to the big day. He did an amazing job of balancing playing the songs we chose as well as reading the crowd of around 30 and incorporating different selections.
Peter is an extremely talented and versatile musician and guitarist as well as DJ which was a huge plus! He played acoustic during the guests arrival and also during parts of the ceremony.
Overall, we could not have been more pleased with the job that he did and would highly recommend him to anyone! We are so happy we chose Peter as the DJ for our wedding and also that he agreed to play for us. He is a great DJ as well as an amazing guy! Thank you Peter!
Pete Goslow's reply:
Without a doubt you and Kelly were one of my favorite couples of all time to work with. You both have an incredible zest for life - full of positive energy and make a beautiful couple inside and out. It was truly a pleasure to be a special part of your day. Cassie & Lisa at O’Donnell House were a joy to work as your wedding went off flawlessly. Congratulations once again and thank you so much for taking the time to post such a thoughtful review. -
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Daniel G. Sent on 01/15/2023
Fantastic experience with easy going professional
Pete provided us with an incredible musical backdrop for our micro wedding in Palm Springs. He was very easy to communicate with, responsive and accommodating to all requests, and of course very talented! We were planning our wedding very quickly with only a month notice when our venue opened up. We found Pete about 2 weeks before hand, and he was able to quickly curate a selection of acoustic and classical guitar to our tastes, and even learned a few requests for our couples dance. Couldn’t recommend him more. Thanks Pete, I will be reaching out in the future for any other events we may have.Pete Goslow's reply:
It was truly magical being a part of you & Daniel’s special night at your amazing location Casa de Monte Vista in Palm Springs. I can’t thank your sister enough for help finding me and lining everything up. Thank you for the thoughtful review and congrats!! -
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Christie D. Sent on 03/20/2024Thoughtful and personalized DJ experience!
I cannot recommend working with Pete enough! When planning a wedding, there are so many details to consider and vendors to manage. Pete made music something I didn't have to think twice about. We shared our preferences and taste and he provided thoughtful recommendations, shared information regularly and was incredibly organized so I didn't have to be. Many of our guests have told us that music was one of the best parts of our wedding and I have to agree. Pete read the room and kept the dance floor packed all night! He was one of my favorite people to work with when it came to our big day! -
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Austin W. Sent on 01/09/2023Absolutely Amazing Experience with Pete
Pete was the perfect music coordinator for our wedding. He was extremely thoughtful in our pre-wedding planning meetings (we had about 4 calls before the wedding). We provided some pretty specific direction but his musical knowledge and experience helped fill in the blanks and provide needed inspiration for the musical experience at our wedding. He edited songs so they would fit in specific time gaps and helped us find our perfect first dance song! On top of that, he put up with some inclement weather the day of and had so much fun interacting with our guests. He's also a phenomenal guitarist! Literally the best musician/DJ I've ever seen at a wedding. Thanks Pete!Pete Goslow's reply:
I appreciate the review Austin - thank you. Your location up at the O’Donnell House in Palm Springs was magnificent. You and Kendal are so blessed - I’ll never forget how beautiful, rare, enchanting and mystical your ceremony was as it started to sprinkle in the middle of your vows - lots of good luck on your wedding day and it was a special moment! You both were so much fun to work with and I took great pleasure in being a special part of your wedding day. Congratulations! -
Kayley P. Sent on 01/15/2024
A Wonderful and Unique Wedding Music Experience-Kayley & Narayan Pathi
My husband and I got married in San Diego in September of 2022. Our venue, Vista Valley Country Club (now Havens), listed Pete as a preferred vendor for wedding music/DJ/emcee. He also came highly recommended by our wedding planner, so we decided to set up a meeting early in our planning process (July ‘21). I can confidently say, Pete was one of the best parts of our day and I can’t recommend him enough. From our first initial planning meeting, it was clear he was a true professional, in that he was able to give us many helpful tips and suggestions from his experience, but he also was accommodating to our specific requests. He checked in with us often and we were able to develop a solid plan early on, which was helpful to our overall planning timeline. The form we used for song requests was easy to use, and we were able to create two playlists (dinner/dancing), as well as choose any songs we did not want played. He also worked very well with our coordinator in creating seamless transitions between events that made our day run very smoothly. One of the biggest highlights of the day however, was our first dance; Pete sang and played a beautiful rendition of “I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song.” It was amazing, and truly made our day. After the dances/dinner, Pete really brought a great energy to the dance floor and kept everyone out there dancing until the night ended. All of our guests raved about how much the dance floor rocked, and still talk about how much fun they had. Meaningful music and a fun, high energy dance floor experience was something that was really important to us, and Pete truly delivered that.
To top it all off, we found out after the fact that Pete generously gave a ride to two of our guests who were unable to catch an Uber. Truly can’t thank him enough for the entire experience!Pete Goslow's reply:
WOW Kayley & Narayan, incredible review and I appreciate it very much! Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed being a part of your special day and sharing my music talents - you are a beautiful couple and were a joy to work with. I’m very happy for you both - thank you! -
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Allison A. Sent on 12/09/2023Exceptional Experience
We had the pleasure of having Pete Goslow as the DJ, emcee, and musician for our Westin Carlsbad Resort wedding. He played an incredibly important role in the success of our big day. Pete wasn't just a DJ; he was a crucial part of our planning process. He educated us about the wedding timeline, helped us create a cohesive plan, and highlighted details we hadn't even considered. His guidance was invaluable and made our wedding day flow seamlessly.
His ability to curate a playlist that resonated with our taste but also kept all our guests entertained was remarkable. As an MC, he was engaging and kept the event moving smoothly. What made Pete stand out was not just his musical expertise but his personal touch and genuine care for our event, creating a unique and memorable experience.
We cannot recommend Pete Goslow highly enough!Pete Goslow's reply:
Dearest Oscar & Allison - what a journey we had together! You are a very special couple and I will always cherish the experience. Thank you for the wonderful review and much love to you both!! -
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Miranda A. Sent on 10/16/2022Will ALWAYS Recommend Pete!
Pete is an amazing musician, and we were so lucky to have him play guitar and DJ at our wedding. He was so knowledgeable, organized, and professional throughout the entire planning process. Pete was able to create a beautiful atmosphere for the ceremony and cocktail hour with live classical guitar which truly elevated the experience. My husband and I were so happy with how everything came together.
Pete was also amazing at DJ’ing our reception - he definitely knows how to keep people dancing throughout the night. We got so many compliments on the music and the energy on the dance floor, all thanks to Pete! He was such a pleasure to work with and we cannot recommend him enough!!Pete Goslow's reply:
Amazing night at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. Thank you so much for placing the reviews Miranda & I loved working with you and Danny – what a blast your wedding was. Congratulations – THANK YOU!!! -
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Lauren H. Sent on 03/01/2024Country Club Wedding: Pete Goslow Makes Magic at Our Wedding!
Our wedding at Vista Valley Country Club (now Haven’s Country Club) in Vista, California (San Diego) was an unforgettable experience, made possible in no small part by our incredible DJ, Pete Goslow.
From our initial contact, Pete's attention to detail and genuine warmth reassured us that we were in good hands. He seamlessly guided us through the planning process, ensuring every moment flowed flawlessly.
Pete's live music during cocktail hour set the perfect vibe, and his expert timing during our entrance created a truly magical moment. The acoustic cocktail hour, highlighted by Pete's remarkable vocal talent, was a unique and memorable touch that left our guests in awe.
Pete wasn't just an amazing DJ; he was an integral part of making our day perfect. We wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking to elevate their wedding day to something truly extraordinary.
Thank you, Pete Goslow, for helping to make our wedding day the best day of our lives.
Gratefully,
Lauren and CarterPete Goslow's reply:
Thank you Lauren & Carter - incredible review and I appreciate it tremendously. Your photos are absolutely stunning and can’t believe how talented your photographer Chris J Evans is. It was a joy to work with one of my all time favorite coordinators in Southern CA Kary Heimbach. Your wedding could not have gone better and I’m so very happy for you both. You were such a pleasure to work with - Congratultions!!! -
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Lori C. Sent on 10/10/2022Pete did an amazing job from day one, what a special day
Our wedding was at Cape Rey Carlsbad, Pete helped us with our timeline and picking out songs. He is so patient and easy to work with. Also does live music and then DJ it was perfect. We would highly recommend him. Lori and DougPete Goslow's reply:
Thank you Lori!!! So awesome and I'm so happy for you and Doug!! Your wedding was a blast! Congratulations!! -
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Katie S. Sent on 10/11/2022
Working with Pete was a dream! He is so responsive, has a great attitude, and very knowledgable.
Pete was very quick to respond to any questions we had, and he was also very patient with us when we had a hard time making decisions about music. He was so organized and laid out a timeline that was very doable. The music makes or breaks the overall vibe, and Pete was awesome! It was so great to have him play live for our ceremony and then use a fun mix of songs for our reception that kept everyone dancing all night long! It was perfect!Pete Goslow's reply:
Thank you Katie – you and Stephen are an amazing couple. Trademark’s Botanica location in Oceanside was perfect! Congratulations once more! -
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Annie Y. Sent on 04/13/2022Very professional and on top of everything
We had an amazing experience with Pete as our DJ. He was very professional in everything he did and made sure we had the music and the experience we wanted on our big day. What we liked most about Pete was his timeliness and organization which made planning super easy and stress free. Not only were we able to pick from a large arranged of music he had put together on his website, but he also plays live music. Cannot recommend him more to anyone else who would like to use his services!Pete Goslow's reply:
Your amazing wedding at Trademark Venues Tivoli location in Fallbrook was such a beautiful evening. Congratulations Annie & Jonathan!! Thank you for the review! -
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