Sugarbomb Entertainment Reviews
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Allison L. Sent on 01/09/2024Amazing experience and fantastic DJ!
We used DJ Cheddy from Sugarbomb for our wedding and he was absolutely amazing and helped make the reception a fantastic time for us and our guests. We had countless people coming up to us to comment on how good the music was and how they never ended up leaving the dance floor as a result! Everything you could want from a wedding DJ, and Sugarbomb was great to work with and very helpful in getting everything organized. Highly recommend! -
Dominic Sent on 01/06/2024
Soul City Shakedown ROCKED Cescaphe Ballroom
Soul City Shakedown played at our wedding in December at Cescaphe Ballroom and we couldn’t have imagined a better performance! The 9 piece band really commanded the room and the dance floor was PACKED the entire night. Brian the guitarist did an excellent job as the musician during the ceremony/precession and the piano and saxophone players were the perfect addition during cocktail hour. Jon Ardito was terrific to work with throughout the whole process. Very laid back, easygoing, and communicative, and he made sure we had everything we needed. We couldn’t recommend them more! THANK YOU! -
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Ryan H. Sent on 12/19/2023Highly Recommend Sugarbomb
Sugarbomb entertainment was a pleasure to work with for many reasons:
1) Jon was quick to reply to all of our requests, extremely friendly and offered us multiple options that would fit our needs (photo booths, lighting, multiple DJ's to choose from, strings)
2) Once we selected Sugarbomb they were available for multiple calls as we crafted our day of itinerary.
3) The strings had never heard of our obscure song selection so they learned it for us for a reasonable fee and it sounded amazing
4) We selected DJ Martin from their extensive list of DJ's and he was a true professional. He incorporated all the song requests we had, maybe more importantly he made sure to not play anything we didn't want to hear. He ran the day-of event smoothly. And the best part was the dance party. Multiple guests said it was the best wedding DJ they've heard. He picked all the right songs to keep our guests on the dance floor all night long, highly recommend!
5) The photobooth was a hit! The pictures came out great, we recevied an online album of all our guests photos and the man who ran the booth was extremely personable and let people have alot of fun while taking pictures.
I highly recommend that you use Sugarbomb entertainment, you'll be in great hands through the entire process -
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Isabella W. Sent on 05/01/2024Excellent in all ways
We couldn’t highly recommend Sugarbomb and specificity DJ Illmatic enough. The dancefloor was among the most significant, if the single biggest highlight of our wedding.
Sugerbomb was a dream to work with. Jon and his whole team’s experience showed; they managed the AV very well and were very thoughtful about what would and would not work in our space regarding both the AV and lighting. Jon guided us on the microphone setup during the ceremony in the right direction. Their system for managing music preferences is well-considered and thorough (we were quite particular and they were very gracious in working with us on our full playlist that we curated in addition to giving them general preferences). The coordination with our wedding planner and the venu was excellent and didn’t require much engagement from us. In short, they were amazing to work with and we highly recommend!
We choose DJ Illmatic for his alignment to our music taste and his expert mixing and transitions from the samples and online music we had heard. He pleasantly surprised us with his insights on how to manage a crowd and his adaptability to our preferences. We spoke on 2 occasions before the wedding and he came to every conversation with thoughtful ideas about how to make the musical experience even better. He delivered above and beyond on the day of our wedding - the dancefloor was packed throughout the night, every song was beautifully transitioned through, and he lined up bangers after bangers. We still hear about how rare our dancefloor was - there was never a moment where you wanted to leave it. He did also did a great job with a light MC role and navigating background music in a museum with challenging acoustics. -
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Lauren I. Sent on 11/01/2023Excellent entertainment group
We got married this past September, and it was wonderful working with Jon Ardito and his band Soul City Shakedown of Sugarbomb Entertainment. The group is extremely talented and highly professional to work with.
From the beginning, Jon was quick to respond to our inquiry and ask us detailed questions to ensure we were paired with the most appropriate band in the entertainment group to fit the vision for our wedding. As the date approached, he was proactive and helped us organize music selections for our ceremony, cocktail hour, entrances, first and last dances, and gauge what we (and our guests) would enjoy hearing throughout the night on the dance floor. Wedding planning is stressful enough and the thought of selecting music/songs can seem overwhelming when you have an eclectic taste. Jon broke down the night into different phases and provided guidance along the way. This allowed my husband and I to thoughtfully plan what certain points of the night would look and sound like, while still letting the band have fun, be creative, and play tunes they love most too. (As musicians ourselves, the later was extremely important to us.)
Soul City Shakedown was tight! The emcees got our party started right and kept our guests engaged the whole time. We were out on the dance floor moving (and singing along) to jazz standards, blues, funk, disco, Motown, with some classics in between all night long. Many of our friends and family are musicians and commented how great the band sounded in the venue space (Globe Dye Works) as well.
Working with Jon and Soul City Shakedown was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. The group captured our vision and ran with it, making it a memorable experience for all. We highly recommend working with Sugarbomb! -
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Caroline K. Sent on 10/25/2023Amazing Wedding Band
We were absolutely thrilled with Central City Orchestra – the music was perfect throughout the whole event, from our first dance all the way to the last. They were great at getting people on the dance floor and pivoted when they played a song I didn’t like 😊 Everyone was talking about how fantastic and energetic they were. I had so many people come up to me at the Farewell Brunch asking how I found them and if I could send them their information. We couldn’t recommend them more highly!! -
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Ruth S. Sent on 10/24/2023Wonderful wedding DJ and piano player
We got married in May, and couldn't have been more pleased with our experience working with Jon and with Sugarbomb entertainment. From the very first phone call, Jon was engaged, conscientious, eager to hear about our thoughts, and ready to suggest alternative or additional options. We were interested in having live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and he talked through what those options could look like, addressed any concerns we had, and connected us with a wonderful pianist (who did a beautiful job!).
In the months leading up to our wedding, Jon was always responsive, and was proactive about reaching out to set up times to discuss our music choices, event schedule, and other details. We never had any concerns about him or his team!
The wedding itself was perfect--he did a great job throughout the event, carefully attended to our musical preferences, and kept the dance floor packed with his selections! We can't recommend him highly enough. -
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Cait R. Sent on 03/02/2023Danced the evening away
When my husband and I first met, we bonded over our shared love of music, so finding the perfect band for our wedding was crucial. Jon was an amazing partner throughout the entire wedding planning process and offered invaluable guidance on how to incorporate music into our special day. Our guests still rave about the beautiful guitar performance during our ceremony, which set the tone for an unforgettable evening. And when it was time to hit the dance floor, Soul City Shakedown brought the funk and had everyone, including my aunt who uses a cane, dancing the night away. We were absolutely thrilled with the energy and atmosphere that you brought to our wedding night, and we will always cherish the memory of closing out the night to 'Shakedown Street.' Thank you for making our special day truly memorable! -
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Masuma B. Sent on 07/21/2022Great dance party!
Ricky Martin did a fantastic job DJ'ing our wedding. We had a wide range of guests from different backgrounds, from kids to grandparents - he managed to get the dance floor bumping for all, including desi/indian songs! He also helped the bride's nervous father sing a song karaoke-style. We highly recommend Ricky & sugarbomb entertainment! -
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Hilary Sent on 02/08/2022Hands down the most fun you will ever have at a wedding.
We booked this band and looked at NO others after dancing our butts off to them at my best friend's wedding. Not only were they so amazing at keeping the energy up, but they also learned 2 songs for our first dances and processional, which made the experience so unique. Jon is a blast and easy to work with and his bandmates are all so talented and equally fun. -
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Brittany Sent on 10/26/2021Jon Ardito Live
Jon, Evan, and Dan were incredible!
Evan sang our ceremony songs beautifully and people loved the cocktail hour. Dan had people dancing all night. After dinner no on sat down! We are still getting compliments on how everyone enjoyed themselves and can't believe how amazing Evan was. Jon always kept the lines of communication open and helped us navigate this crazy covid time. It was an absolute pleasure having Jon Ardito as part of our day. -
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Jaclyn M. Sent on 06/02/2022Best time ever with these guys!
People are STILL talking about how amazing our wedding band was, 10 months later! We are so lucky to have worked with Jon Ardito and Soul City Shakedown. We have been to a lot of weddings and seen a lot of wedding bands, and these guys BROUGHT it. Naomi and co are just phenomenal. Every song was on point, people were on the dance floor the entire night. They are also wonderful people to work with. Do yourself a favor and hire them if you want to have the most fun wedding night!
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