Diamond Dave Hosley

We were so happy to have Diamond Dave as our wedding DJ, and he did not disappoint. He’s super easy to work with, responsive, and comes well prepared (not only for the reception but the ceremony as well). We had my uncle MC the reception and Dave was really easygoing — just told us to tell him what he wanted from him and when. He played so many great songs and we had SUCH a fun time dancing to all of his music. Our photographer even said that our wedding had the most people on the dance floor than any of the 200+ weddings she’s worked at. We are in our late 20s and our friends loved him along with our parents and their friends. I like that Diamond Dave is a bit different than your normal DJ and certainly provides a memorable experience. Thank you Diamond Dave!

The absolute BEST dance party I have ever attended. 100 weddings later, countless bridesmaid dresses, catering blunders, etc.- I could write a book about wedding mistakes. That awkward moment where no one is dancing happens every single time. Nothing is worse than having the most expensive night of your life– experience the weirdness of tired guests, wrong songs, uncomfortable emcee jokes, etc.
Not the case with the legend.
Diamond Dave kept everyone relaxed and laughing the entire night. You can’t help but love his personality. He dances with you, brings the energy, fulfills all song requests yet somehow still please everyone (is it a superhero power?). His prince impersonation is flawless, until you hear him rap bust a move– and blurred lines? Finishing off with a powerful livin’ on a prayer? The entire wedding of 125 people were break dancing and crowd surfing. Old/​young. He was Cupid shuffling while singing and photo bombing the selfie stick.
He truly is an artist. His photographic memory coupled with an amazing voice and personality is unlike any other. He enjoys celebrating with you and his intuitive way with the crowd is just– remarkable.
Longest Unilocal I’ve ever written, but well deserved.

I was a little skeptical when my now-​husband suggested Dave for our wedding reception, based on his youtube videos and a personal recommendation from a friend of his. Dave seemed kind of cheesy, and I wasn’t sure he was the right fit. Thankfully I’m happy to say I was wrong wrong wrong! I could not be happier with how it turned out. He was an absolute blast, and months later we are STILL hearing from guests about how much they loved him. He is goofy and cheesy at times, but only just the right amount to make it fun, and his singing skills are phenomenal. A lot of the time we would think he was playing a recording of a song, and then later realize he was the one singing it! He is a real crowd-​pleaser, and plays/​performs a great mix of classic and contemporary hits, as well as the old wedding stand-​bys like the electric slide.
The man has tons of energy, and a real knack for reading a room and knowing what kind of mood to set. He is professional, punctual, and VERY reasonably priced for the kind of show he puts on. He’s especially perfect if you’re the type who is not comfortable being the center of attention — I am like that, and having Dave around to take some of the attention was a huge relief for me.
I cannot recommend him enough. Give him a chance! His youtube videos really don’t do him justice, he’s a fantastic showman and your guests will adore him.

Diamond Dave… the man, the myth, the legend.
We were SO excited to have Diamond Dave DJ our wedding reception at The Bridges this past January. We frequent his shows at local bars as often as possible, and knew he was a «must have» for our wedding day. Dave was so friendly and open to all of our requests, plus he was totally flexible with start time, as well as adding on time or being open to staying longer if we requested it the night of the wedding. Diamond Dave was a total hit and all guests, whether they had seen him before or not, thought he was the best wedding DJ they had ever seen.
Check out his videos… he is an amazing performer and DJ!

We hired Diamond Dave to DJ our wedding and he was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved him. He was a great MC… kept the party moving… everyone was on the dance floor from the first song to the last song, which is really the most fun thing ever at your wedding… dancing with all of your friends and family. He is really entertaining and does a great job of reading the crowd playing something for everyone. Every guest that we have seen since our wedding has commented on how amazing he was and several of them have already recommended him to their friends and family for their upcoming weddings in 2015. Even our friends from Ireland wanted to figure out a way to have him at an event in Ireland… people love him! You can’t go wrong with Diamond Dave… a really nice guy, a great DJ, and an amazing entertainer!
Dave-​Thanks for being such a fun part of our special day!
Stephanie

Wow! This guy is awesome and so much fun to listen to and dance to! I can’t believe some of the songs he is able to song and perform ALONE! I can’t stop dancing in amazement!
He’s now at Dan’s in Walnut Creek on Thursdays, and I look forward to those nights! I totally recommend him!

This guy is definitely a class act! Upbeat, energetic and extremely talented. He is now at Dan’s in Walnut Creek on Thursdays. Come out and buy me a drink.

Had the great experience of having Diamond Dave at our wedding in Oakland! He is easy to work with, responsive and professional… not only during the planning but also on the day of the wedding. He is one of the big reasons our wedding day was absolutely fabulous. To this day, and it’s been over a year, our wedding guests still talk about how Diamond Dave made our wedding so much fun.

I had the fortune of having Diamond Dave at my wedding, and I believe he is what set my wedding apart from other weddings that I have been too. If I was going to rate my wedding according to TLC’s 4 Wedding’s, I would give my wedding the edge, by winning Best Overall Experience all due to the amazing Diamond Dave. Dave was so easy to work with. Whenever I emailed him, he got back to me immediately, which made wedding planning so much easier. I danced the entire night at my wedding, and I had family, friends and coworkers coming up to me all night to ask how I found Dave (Petar’s), because they were amazed, and this was the most fun that they have ever had at a wedding. My photographer even asked if I got Dave to do my wedding because he is a personal friend, and I replied I wish I was that lucky!

Diamond Dave is an extremely talented performer. I have danced and listened to him perform multiple times at Petar’s and when I got engaged I knew I wanted him to perform in Laguna Beach for my wedding. He was incredible to work with for my wedding on August 3 at Hotel Laguna. The guests at the wedding from Northern and Southern California danced the night away to DD and loved the whole DD experience. Diamond Dave was extremely responsive to my emails and created an amazing, fun, and lively atmosphere for the wedding. Diamond Dave was very professional and easy to work while planning the music and song lists for the wedding. Diamond Dave went above and beyond my expectations and I would recommend them to my friends.

Where do I begin?! Well, to start, I am updating my previous 5 star review of Diamond Dave, to a new 5 star review :) I had seen Dave play at Petar’s countless times over the years, and always wanted him to do my wedding. Well, I found the perfect man to marry, so of course I needed the perfect man to perform at our wedding… Diamond Dave! I had been dreaming of him doing my wedding since I first saw him, so right after my husband popped the question, we (in this order) told:
1) My parents 2) his mom 3) Diamond Dave. I think that pretty much says it all, but I’ll go on…
After getting his available dates, I started a spreadsheet before we searched for a venue. The spreadsheet went something like this: A) Diamond Dave availability B) Venue availability. If a venue we liked didn’t match up with his availability, we didn’t even consider it. We planned the wedding around him. That’s how great he is. Luckily, a great venue that we loved matched up with his and we started the planning.
He did a great job throughout the entire wedding of singing the hits and keeping the party going! He is very personable and interactive, and wears different hats and wigs for certain songs sometimes, which everyone loves! He is dedicated and reliable, and a true professional. He can sing anything really, really well, from Sinatra to Michael Jackson, to Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga. Oh and don’t get me started on his Louis Armstrong… he sounds just like him! He is not your typical DJ, and elevates your event to the next level of awesome.
P. S. A family friend at our wedding, who owns a major nightclub in San Francisco that has DJ’s and entertainers from all over the world, said that Diamond Dave is the best he’s ever seen.

Diamond Dave performed at our New Year’s Eve wedding party, and amazed just about everyone in the building. Dave is a world-​class performer, no exaggeration. He is a sonic chameleon, traversing a range of musical styles and eras. He appeals to audiences young and old, and inspired many of our non-​dancing friends to get on the floor and bust some moves. Booking and communicating with Dave was straightforward and easy. Our experience with Dave will be a fond memory lasting the rest of our lives.

When I moved to Lafayette, everybody I ran into said you have to check out Diamond Dave. I finally saw him perform at Petar’s and he was very entertaining. He sings lyrics & plays the keyboard to almost any song you request with his own Spin on it. Sometimes he will wear different hats & glasses to get in character. I thought it was hilarious when I see an older gentleman singing Snoop Dog. He puts on a good performance.

Diamond Dave performed at our wedding this past Saturday, and he was absolutely fantastic in all regards.
Entertainment /​MCing — In terms of just pure entertainment at a wedding, he seriously brings it. Your friends, especially those who have never heard of Dave before, will absolutely go nuts. He’s so much fun, and everyone finds something to like. My frat-​tastic friends loved him and my wife’s grandmother told me last night how much fun he was. Also, don’t consider him a DJ. He’s really a one-​man-​band.
Professionalism — When planning a wedding, there are so many moving parts. People who make things go smoothly really stand out, and Dave definitely epitomizes this. Payment was simple and easy. Communication was top notch. We met with him before our wedding to discuss the flow of the evening, and he was punctual to our meeting and told us everything that we needed to tell him in order to make things run smoothly.
Flexibility /​Readiness — Dave brings all of his own equipment, and he can handle all sorts of special requests, provided that you give him time in advance. We told him that we had a special family friend who wanted to play a song at our wedding on the acoustic guitar — no problem. Dave had a setup for him ready to go.
Seriously, get Diamond Dave for your wedding. Know that he will be a pleasure to work with, and when it comes down to the wedding night, he will be a hit!

I loved Diamond Dave! I’ve heard about this legendary, one eyed entertainer for years and finally ventured to Petars one night to see him. Petars is a dive! I don’t think I would ever want to have dinner there, but it’s a great place to dance! Diamond Dave is amazing! He sings, plays the keyboard, and is a really good dancer. He sings tons of songs and has the greatest voice! The place was packed, and we danced for hours! You have to come, and see him do «My Humps!» He does it 10 times better than the Black Eyed Peas! Oh, he’s also really hot!!!

Wanna make your next event be a effin Fabulous? Get your Diamond Dave Hosley on! Diamond Dave was an absolute hit at our wedding. He is the best value entertainment. He set up for our ceremony, he was our MC, he learned a first dance song, he rocked out at our reception. From Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga he can sing it all! He’s an amazing professional and easy to work with. I cannot rave about him enough! I would totally hire him again for a big event!

Diamond Dave!
Martin Luther King Jr, Thomas Hobbes, Gandhi, who’s that?
DIAMOND DAVE… now that’s a name I’ll always remember.
Upon first setting my eyes on this fox, I was deceived. He looked like an ford fusion (not focus) driving accountant. But no! He’s so freakin fabulous, I already had him keep June 2014 open for my wedding.
He can sing anything! I mean anything. Although I prefer his Usher or Lady Gaga tunes, he constantly amazed me with his vocal abilities.
Who cares about Mariah Carey’s seven octave range when we have DIAMOND DAVE in the house?

You already know about Diamond Dave’s musical prowess. Legend. Enough said.
But did you know:
He has been known, years ago, to take home a few of his favorite Gaels after they had a few too many and the cabs were nowhere to be found.
He opened for The Dan Band at The Independent, had to deal with faulty equipment, and still rocked the damn place. (witness)
He does wedding receptions — I’ve been to three — that should make other DJs cash in their microphones and cummerbunds.
He rocks Petar’s so hard the owners built a new dance area a few years ago.
His fingers are made of diamonds.

The last time my wife and I drank too much, danced too much and had to take a cab home (AKA before we had kids) was the night we spent at Petar’s with Diamond Dave.
We tried to hire him for a 30^th birthday party but he was pretty booked up in advance and our dates didn’t coincide with what he had available.
I highly recommend him, if you can nail down some time!

I have seen Diamond like 6 – 7 times, maybe more. It’s always amusing to see the crowd dancing to his covers. You do literally see 80 year old men grinding st mary’s college students, while in the back you see Lafayette trust fund brats in their mid 30’s who couldn’t get it together and get plastered in the background.
They have since changed his location to the main section of the resturaunt which is good, more room to move and dance.
I am awaiting his cover of Poker Face by Lady Gaga. I deducted one star because I feel like he needs to change up his set more. Last time I felt like it was the same 10 songs from 2 years ago.
Other than that he is one of the best performer’s Ever. And make sure you are drinking before you evaluate, it’s not as fun sober…