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    Andrea S. Sent on 02/21/2023
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    Best dj ever!

    We were lucky enough to be referred to James Daniel Entertainment by our florist (Springdale Florist, Darien, CT) and we met Paulie! Paulie was the BEST DJ for our wedding. He’s a pro! He was helpful along the way with guiding our musical choices without imposing his preferences. He talked us through each step of the ceremony and his timing was perfect through the wedding party procession, the bride walking in and the recession. Paulie was familiar with our fabulous venue (Pastime Athletic Club in East Norwalk, CT) so he knew exactly where to set up his equipment for both our outside ceremony and inside reception. He made our day so special and FUN! Everyone commented on how great our DJ was! Paulie and James Daniel Entertainment are HIGHLY recommended!
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    Chelsea W. Sent on 05/07/2023
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    James Daniel entertainment is where it's at

    Paul was our DJ and he was amazing. He put alllllll my songs on a hard drive and made sure music was available because where I got married had no WiFi!! Thank you for putting up with me Paul!! Will forever recommend you
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    Danielle K. Sent on 10/31/2022
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    10/10 Recommend

    James Daniel provided the music for our wedding this past wedding. We were 100% satisfied with their work and would highly recommend them. So many of our guests continue to let us know how much fun they had and how great the DJ was. Jimmy was professional, easy to work with, fun, and had the best ideas! He took it upon himself to come up with some unique song playings and dances during the wedding as well. If you're looking for a DJ- James Daniel is your vendor! They will not disappoint. Jimmy made our wedding the success it was and we will be forever grateful to him!!
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    Jenny P. Sent on 10/18/2022
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    Dj paul lacano is awesome!

    I hired Paul Lacano with James Daniel Entertainment after he was recommended by our Caterer and Venue. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, was so knowledgeable, and the wedding was SO MUCH FUN. Everyone had an amazing time dancing. He took our requests and offered his advice and suggestions, and made the day run so smoothly. Highly highly recommend DJ Paul for your wedding or event!
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    Kerry M. Sent on 11/11/2022
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    You'll LOVE Sean "Big Daddy!"

    When planning my daughter's wedding, there was no doubt in our minds that we wanted Sean "Big Daddy" as our DJ! Sean is the most talented, "get the party going" loving person & DJ who also cares, really cares. From the very start, he kept my daughter calm with his professionalism, making sure all paperwork was available and completed, and knew just how to make everyone at the wedding relax and enjoy themselves. He's THE BEST!!
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    Tiffany L. Sent on 09/07/2022
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    Great DJ experience!

    Great DJ, was always around when we needed him or had questions, Huge shoutout to Big Daddy Sean!!! Amazing job and got the audience involved like we wanted. Everyone was on the dance floor!
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    Janet B. Sent on 10/20/2022
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    Got the party going!

    Sean Big Daddy is the best! Somehow he got guests out on the dance floor before the official dancing even began! You can have whatever songs you want ahead of time, including songs he must play and songs you don’t want him to not play, but he knows how to read the crowd so it isn’t worth getting too detailed. We had about half the guests in their late 20s and the other half in their late 50s yet he had them all in the dance floor together. And guests were blown away by his singing during dinner. Such a beautiful voice it took a minute to even realize he was singing. We also had him play tradition wedding songs during the ceremony and his timing was perfect.
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    Deepak S. Sent on 08/30/2022
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    Great and Thoughtful DJ

    We hired Nico for our hybrid South Asian ceremony and he was so thoughtful, kind and took the time to understand everything. He made sure everyone had a good time and did a wonderful job! Big Daddy (Sean) was also so responsive and helpful with all our questions prior to choosing them. Highly recommend this team.

    Pooja and Deepak
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    Jessica S. Sent on 10/20/2022
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    Hire Big Daddy for any event you have!

    We hired Sean Big Daddy McKee as the DJ for our wedding in August and it was the absolute best decision!! He is not only amazing at his job and a fantastic singer, he is such and incredibly kind person that puts his heart and soul into his work. His site for listing our must play, should play and do NOT play songs was super easy to use and helped make sure whatever we REALLY wanted was played. He did an excellent job taking what we liked there and choosing the perfect mix of popular music, country and classic rock to keep the party going all night! He made the suggestion for us to go right into a party song after our entrance, getting the energy in the right place and having everyone up and on the dancefloor. Then we went into our first dance and from there kept the dancing going all night! He did a great job of MCing the night and completely blew our guests away with his incredible singing voice. People said to me after - we couldn't believe it was him singing it sounded just like the real song!! We loved him and highly recommend him for any upcoming event you need a DJ for!!!
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    Catherine Sent on 09/27/2022
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    Best DJ ever!!! Sean made our wedding!!!

    Sean, from James Daniels Entertainment, truly made our wedding! From the first dance to the last, he had everyone up and dancing and having the best time ever. All our guests said he was the best DJ ever. Sean also used to be the lead singer in a band. He could sing the Beatles, Journey, Queen...anything! He was a mazing and had us all in awe of his talent! Our friends want to hire him for their weddings...he's that good! Thanks Sean, you truly made our wedding!
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    Mary Sent on 04/24/2022
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    Big Daddy is the BEST!!!!

    I would HIGHLY recommend James Daniel, Big Daddy (Sean) in particular. He was so attentive and the entire evening felt so personal. Every single guest can’t stop taking about the selection of songs that were played. Big Daddy got virtually every guest out on the dance floor and kept everyone entertained. I will be sure to hire James Daniel for every event in the future!!
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    John L. Sent on 12/21/2021
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    Big Daddy, for the win

    When picking a dj for our wedding reception, we relied solely on word of mouth; we kept hearing about this guy Sean Big Daddy. After one phone call, we knew he was the one. Big Daddy is kind, fun, and ENTERTAINING! He had everyone dancing from the start and and made sure everyone was having a good time by keeping the dance floor packed. He brings an amazing vibe, me and my wife love him so much. Honestly, if you want to have a memorable wedding for you and your guests, Big Daddy is the guy!
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    Jillian C. Sent on 11/11/2021
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    The Best!!!!

    We LOVE Big Daddy!!! He is such a kind soul and just amazing to work with. He had everyone up dancing and rocked our reception. So many people came up to me at the wedding, "Big Daddy is AWESOME" and even at the morning after brunch everyone was still raving about how awesome he was. Could not recommend him more. The event portal on the company website made everything so easy to request songs and organize everything ahead of time. They also did the uplighting and photobooth and both were great. So happy Big Daddy was part of our special day - highly recommend!
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    Carol K. Sent on 10/06/2021
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    Best DJ Experience EVER!!!

    When we got engaged, we knew the two most important elements of our wedding (besides each other) was the food and the entertainment. I had seen Big Daddy (Sean) at other weddings, and I knew we had to have him! From start to finish, Big Daddy made us feel like we were the most important couple, and he was as excited as we were to celebrate our love. I had a lot of very specific requests for music selections as well as a long "Do Not Play" list. Big Daddy was more than accommodating, going as far as extending my music preferences and themes into more elements of the reception that I didn't think about. In a heartbeat I would book him again and again for any future events I may have. He literally got everyone on the dance floor, even guests who said they would never get up to dance. He made it so fun that many people left their tables completely to surround the dance floor to watch the party unfold. I don't have enough words to thank him. Your DJ is more than music, it is the party, the excitement, and the thread that ties every element together. Big Daddy makes it seamless, smooth, and filled with so much fun and laughter. THANK YOU!!!
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    Katiana Sent on 08/08/2021
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    Best DJ Ever

    From the moment I got engaged, I already had in mind one vendor for our wedding - our DJ. After meeting with our reception venue, I had even more confidence that I had made the right decision when his name was at the top of the recommended vendors list. Sean "Big Daddy" had been the DJ at my older sister’s wedding and had gotten every guest out of their chairs and onto the dance floor. This was exactly what I envisioned for my own wedding and I knew that he was the guy to get that job done. Throughout the entire process, he was always available to talk to me if I had any questions. He also made sure before the big day to go through all the important information with me, which took a lot of stress off my shoulders. The day of the wedding, he did exactly what I had hoped for, he kept the dance floor packed! My guests still talk about how great he was, and how this was one of the best weddings they had ever attended. Thank you so much Big Daddy for making our day so enjoyable!
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    Kristen D. Sent on 07/29/2021
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    Best wedding ever!

    We had Sean "Big Daddy" McKee as our DJ for our long-awaited postponed wedding reception this May, and we had the absolute best time ever! He is so responsive and easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable, and literally the most fun DJ ever. He got EVERYONE dancing on the dance floor, kept everyone and everything moving, and people are still telling me how much fun they had. He is so friendly and enthusiastic to work with (and was super flexible and helpful when we had to reschedule due to the pandemic), and we and all our guests had so so much fun! If I ever had occasion to, I would hire him for every party I could. I would beyond recommend working with Sean if you want to have the most fun party ever!

    PS: the reviews that say he has the voice of an angel aren't lying, but I will let you be surprised with exactly what that means! (hint - you will love it)
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    David C. Sent on 10/26/2020
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    Sean (big daddy) the ultimate dj

    Sean (Big Daddy) from James Daniel Entertainment was the ultimate DJ. He was responsive, friendly, supportive and helped bring our wedding together. Sean went above and beyond our expectations by not only playing our favorite songs, but also singing various Billy Joel songs live. His voice is astounding, and the same can be said for his personality and professionalism. Sean offered us his help with any other areas of our wedding planning, and it made the process much smoother and less stressful knowing we had his assistance. My wife and I strongly recommend James Daniel Entertainment, and Sean (Big Daddy) for anyone looking to have a DJ at their wedding, who will play all the songs they love, and add value and support during their planning process. Sean you rock!!!
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    Jenny M. Sent on 11/03/2020
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    Sean "big daddy" is the best dj ever

    My husband and I got married on October 24, 2020 in Connecticut and we hired Sean McKee ("Big Daddy") in the fall of 2019 after reading a ton of awesome reviews about him online. Although I had connected with several DJ groups before deciding, my first phone call with Big Daddy sealed the deal. He was the most enthusiastic, outgoing guy and it was so clear that he just wanted our wedding day to be perfect for us. The process of hiring him was very easy and he offered a ton of different package options so we could do whatever we wanted.

    As things took a challenging turn with the COVID-19 pandemic and we had to cancel our original plans, discuss postponing, then ultimately move forward with a modified wedding plan, Big Daddy was a rock for us. We heard horror stories from other couples about vendors giving them a hard time, but Big Daddy was the opposite. He never bugged us or pressured us to make decisions and whenever we needed to communicate with him, he called me immediately. He held our 2020 date for us and reserved a date in 2021 without question. When we called him with only 2.5 weeks' notice that we wanted to move forward with 2020, the first thing he said was "I'm there". He hopped on calls with us in those final days to sort out our ideal music, timeline, and introductions for the night and he made the process so simple when everything else felt impossibly complicated.

    On our wedding day, Big Daddy was all set up long before we got to the venue and he had the party started right away. Our wedding guests were even on the dance floor during our cocktail hour! He also crushed it with our bridal party entrance and all the introductions. As we were eating dinner, he even sang a few songs! He has the most incredible voice and it just made everything that much more beautiful.

    For the rest of the night, all of our guests were on the dance floor and nobody sat down. My family and friends are still talking about what an incredible party it was and how awesome Big Daddy was. He had clearly listened to our recommendations and tastes in music while also mixing in his own experience and skills. Everything about the night was PERFECT and he was certainly a large contributor to it.

    I can't say enough great things about Big Daddy, but I highly recommend booking him if you can! I know I'll certainly use him again for all future parties and celebrations.

    Big Daddy, if you read this, thanks for being a positive light in a really tough year. You are truly the best!!!
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    Kat C. Sent on 10/04/2020
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    James Daniel

    Hands down the best guy in the business. They were so professional and my wedding was everything I wished for and more. They made my wedding feel as normal as possible due to covid. Jimmy went above and beyond I can’t thank them enough
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    Krista M. Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Knocked It Out of the Park

    Jimmy was awesome! We had so much fun at our wedding and the fact that everyone was up dancing all night really knocked it out of the park for us. We had so many people say that they had never been to a wedding where the entire dance floor was full the majority of the evening. Jimmy really was amazing to work with during the event. We even had some unplanned karaoke because my new husband insisted on having the microphone. :) Duke gives his regards. James Daniel Music was an excellent choice and we would recommend them to anyone. Thank you for making our special day better than we thought possible!!!
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    Julie F. Sent on 08/11/2019
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    Outstanding DJ - Big Daddy was the best!

    Big Daddy Sean McKee was a phenomenal DJ! He got everyone up on the dance floor throughout the reception and really got the party going right from the beginning. Our guests had so much fun and they all keep telling us how great our dj was. He even sang a few of the songs and I was floored with how good he was! All of our song requests were played, I didn't hear a single song on the
    do not play list", and he had a great selection of songs to play throughout the night. We had asked for the Tarantella to be played (an Italian tradition) and he made it happen! Do not look for any other DJ for your wedding, Big Daddy was the best!
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    Stephen C. Sent on 07/02/2019
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    Sean Big Daddy

    The best choice Kelly and I made for our wedding was hiring the first person we met with about our big day: Big Daddy. From day one, he got know us personally and genuinely cared for us throughout the process as if we were part of his family. I can't recommend him enough for future bride and grooms. As good as he was in the 18 months leading up to our big event, he was even better on our big night. We heard from every person who attended how good our DJ was and how innovative it was that he started with dancing from the very top of the reception. The party kept going from the very first dance. It was a total blast! Not a lot of "slow" moments when Big Daddy is in the room. We danced the night away. Our wedding was our dream come true. It was brought to reality thanks to Big Daddy. Best in the business.

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    Lauren W. Sent on 10/30/2019
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    Amazing DJ!

    Paul was the DJ at our wedding this past May. My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about DJ Paul. He really knows how to read a crowd. He had everyone dancing out on the dance floor! Couldn't be happier with our experience with DJ Paul.
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    Tarah F. Sent on 12/18/2018
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    Sean Big Daddy

    I had heard about Sean Big Daddy from some friends and I have to say I was astounded with his service. First off, he was incredibly polite and excited to be a part of our big day from the minute I contacted him. From there every correspondence and all the planning went super smooth. He even met with me to get a copy of the song I wrote for "the first dance".
    Now flash to the day of our wedding, he showed up with true excitement and skill. From the moment he set up his equipment, the music selection was perfect. He was able to play the music requests I asked both for the ceremony and the reception. Personally I like Christian music and he made it seemlessly coincide with all the other dance music. He was even able to switch the way my bridal party did introductions completely last minute. On top of that, he even sang songs during our event. I got so many compliments on his skill, voice, and ability to get everyone dancing all night long.
    Overall, I would highly recommend Sean Big Daddy from James Daniel Entertainment and if given the chance I would chose him again hands down.
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    Best Party Ever!!!

    I am truly not sure where to start. We hired " Big Daddy" Sean Mckee for our wedding DJ and have been to several other weddings (including relatives) that Sean was a DJ. From the ceremony music to the introductions and amazing songs he personally sang made everything so much fun and personal. We had a big party and never lacked anyone on the dance floor or having a good time. "Big daddy" even accommodated some personal touches and songs we wanted and had asked for. Thank you so much big daddy and you truly made our day so so special! This is the company to hire!!
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