All The Above Events

I’ve had the pleasure of working with James before, so I knew he’d be awesome and perfect for my own wedding that recently took place on May 21, 2016 in mid-​city L.A.
James is really easy going and can adapt to changes, which happens often with wedding planning (before the actual day AND on the day of the wedding). He’s super prompt in getting back to emails, which is extremely important in this line of work. No bride and/​or groom wants to wait days for vendors to get back to them, and my fiancé and I never had this issue with James.
On the wedding day, he’s ready to go when needed, played all the right songs (with the right timing) for our ceremony and reception. He’s great on the mic — a naturally funny guy that is great at getting the crowd’s attention and keeping it. He played a scavenger hunt game that all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed, especially our wild game participants… and we loved watching it! It was hilarious and so fun!
Music selections were on point. My fiancé and I are huge hip hop and R&B fans, and he played all the right stuff, including songs that the older folks appreciate. He knew exactly what to play and when to play them. So many friends and family came up to us telling us how much they loved the music. A friend even told me how a lot of the music brought her and her husband back to their dating days… love it! Cousins emailed me asking me if I had the wedding music on a Spotify list or something. I said nope… we gave James some must play songs and he pretty much took it and ran with it… very successfully, too! In all the hustle and bustle of a busy wedding day, I still remember hearing my must plays and it got me dancing and prancing around… it was just such a fun night and it was definitely in part (a HUGE part) to James.
We were sad the night was coming to an end… James played our «last song» request which was Jay-Z’s «Forever Young». But heck… after that song ended, you know there’s always a request for just ONE MORE! And of course, one of our friends requested Drake’s «One Dance»…and James was on it like nobody’s business. ***sigh*** We wish we can do it all over again!
Thank you, James, for doing an awesome job and making our wedding an unforgettable one!

We recently hired James to DJ/​MC our wedding, which was one of the BEST decisions we made! He has excellent Unilocal reviews for a reason — HE IS REALLY THAT GOOD!
We had a multicultural wedding and James was comfortable with not only playing different kinds of ethnic music, but playing them at the right time and mixing them effortlessly with every genre of music from Frank Sinatra to Kool and the Gang. He has the ability to truly read an audience and keep them engaged, which had our crowd on the dance floor until 2 a.m.
For the last two hours of our reception, we wanted James to play EDM to transition the vibe into a nightclub. We did not make any specific song requests to let James do his thing and let me tell you — IT WAS EPIC! Every good song that you could ever dream of being played was played and everyone was jumping up and down. One of our close friends — who runs nightlife at a top Vegas nightclub — even complemented how good he was.
I HIGHLY recommend James for your next wedding or event. My husband and I keep talking about how we can’t wait to have another party/​event just so we can have James spin for us again!

James is absolutely incredible to work with. I needed DJ equipment at the last minute and he was able to help out in a pinch. He showed up early, knew all about the company I work for and was more than helpful and accessible throughout the event for any potential troubleshooting with our DJ. Would HIGHLY recommend working with him. James is the best. :)

This is the first review we are writing the day after our wedding. James killed it. During our reception we threw some curveballs at him, changed some plans, adjusted our timeline and even threw in a dance off that he had to facilitate. James kept everything moving, motivated guests to give toasts and get on the dance floor, and handled all the last minute craziness better than any of our other vendors.
James even stepped in to help our other vendors when they needed bathroom breaks or had to handle their own last minute issues. At one point we even caught him serving drinks at the bar! James is the best. He went way beyond his contract to make sure our reception was as seamless as possible.
Thank you, James!

We selected James to be our dj at our tax day wedding this year at Westlake Village Inn. Not only did he keep the guests dancing til the party shut down, but he was an incredible master of ceremonies for the reception. I think it’s a testament to how great he is when one of my guests asked «is the dj your friend? Because everything for you and Stephen went so SMOOTHLY at the reception!» And to that I say, James should very well be our friend and I am thankful that he was our guy! Best dj ever, thank you so much James!

We have been to two other weddings that James did and we had a blast at those so when it came time to choosing our DJ, there was only 1 person on our list. James is great to work with before the event, very responsive, very flexible, and very accommodating. During the event he is electric, keeps the dance floor full, plays a great mix of music, and when we were running late, he knows how to bring it all back together. He also puts together a beautiful ceremony. For us, the DJ was the top 1^st or 2^nd most important choice for our wedding and I am so happy that we chose James. I would highly recommend contracting with James for any event and I would definitely choose him for any future events that we have.

WAY over due! We had James DJ at our wedding in ¹⁰⁄₂₀₁₄ and everything was perfect! He kept the party alive and dancing all night! Hes awesome! He responded quick to emails, very professional as well! Thank you James for a beautiful wedding!

James is the best! We hired James for our wedding and he went above and beyond for us. He even surprised us with his amazing spanish skills. We and our guests loved him. We will definitely be hiring James again for any future events.

Amazing!
My company hired James Lee to DJ our holiday party — what a great move on our end! James was very professional throughout the process and was able to accommodate the different music styles our colleagues wanted to hear/​dance to! We cannot wait to work with him again for our next event!

James is very good at what he does. We hired him to be our DJ and MC for our wedding on 01÷03÷16 and it was one of the best decisions we made.
A lot of people seem to underestimate the importance of a DJ/​MC, thinking they can probably save a little money in that department. But if you’ve ever been to a boring ass wedding, you’ll know that hiring a professional is worth it. Believe me, no one wants to listen to your spouse’s chatty but slightly dorky friend, navigate through an entire reception, with awkward pauses and inside jokes that no one understands. But sadly, it happens. James is professional, organized, talented, and knows how to throw a good party. And that’s exactly what he did for us. With no more direction than a spreadsheet of our preferences and a few promptly responded to emails, he was able to incorporate our wide ranging taste in music while creating an energy that lasted throughout the night. All of our guests had a great time, and James definitely had a lot to do with that.
So if you’re thinking about hiring a DJ for your wedding, just let James take care of everything else for you. We did the package which included just about everything, and my wife and I were able to sit back and just enjoy our wedding with the ones we love. That alone is worth infinitely more than his reasonable price. Thank you James for the hard work, and for making our wedding great.

We hired James to DJ a corporate holiday party in December. He also provided lighting and photo booth which were all top quality and a great package value. Not only was he a great guy to work with in person, but he was also really helpful throughout the planning process. He was quick to answer questions and make sure everything was perfect for our event.
The photo booth was perfect! I always use the photo booths at parties and this was by far the best I’ve used. It was big enough that 4 or 5 people could stand in it together and they provided many fun props for us with way more diversity than other photo booths I’ve seen. The photos came out in large, beautiful quality and we even got a link to download them on their website.
At our event, the music was great and James incorporated our requested songs perfectly and everyone had a fabulous time. We would definitely use his services again!

We found James on Unilocal with raving review. When we met him, he was very personal and made you feel comfortable. He was also very organized and professional. He kept constant communication throughout the wedding planning. The day of the wedding, he came early to set up and worked closely with our coordinator. The set up for the venue wasn’t ideal but James was very flexible and was able to work with what he had. He was not only the DJ but also the MC for the night, which is a plus. He was very observant and even brought my father some water when he was giving a speech. We had a blast with James and will highly recommend him to anyone.

James is quite simply the best. He is professional and organized, always on-​time and always ready with a great attitude. He is truly a joy to work with! He made the entire experience completely stress-​free — he kept the party happy with all the right music and took over making all the announcements during the ceremony and throughout the reception. Choosing All The Above Events was one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding! Don’t hesitate to book James and All The Above Events — you won’t regret it!

We hired James to DJ/​MC our wedding at The Hilton/​Waterfront in Huntington Beach this past Friday, October 23^rd and could not have been happier with his performance! We booked him before even meeting with him person — all correspondence were done via emails and phone calls. He was always 100% professional, helpful and responsive throughout the entire process.
He did such a wonderful job keeping our wedding reception moving within the timeline. He also managed to get every one of our guests dancing on the floor at one point or another and kept majority of them (including my husband and I) dancing until the night was over.
James was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and he sure was one of the biggest topics of conversation after the wedding. We highly recommend him to anyone in need of an amazing DJ/​MC for weddings or any event! Thank you so much, DJ James Lee for making our reception such an awesome and memorable evening!

Amazing amazing DJ/MC…totally rocked our wedding night and helped keep it HIGH ENERGY which was exactly what we were looking for.
Played the perfect songs to keep the dance floor absolutely packed all night, including taking all of my personal requests and playing them immediately. Was on cue for every track and entrance, and coordinated with all of our performers to make sure their performances were flawless. He even went above and beyond to give us his suggestions on how the agenda for the evening should be to improve the flow of the festivities.
Venue staff even told us to push back our sparkler send off as too many people were having a blast on the dance floor, which we attribute to James.
Highly recommend James for your wedding DJ/​MC needs. You won’t regret it!

First off, I would like to offer much thanks from my husband and myself to James at All The Above Events!!!
We used James as our DJ/​MC for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and the uplights. Everything went extremely smoothly with all the songs that were played on cue and things couldn’t have been smoother. He is a one man show who is extremely professional, punctual, organized and makes your night very special.
I was extremely nervous prepping for my wedding and he called me to assure me he knew what he was doing and after having a talk with him, he made me feel much better. He was very engaged with the wedding party and the other vendors to make sure everything was in sync and made sure nothing went wrong. He was also very engaged with the audience, that everyone was laughing and participating in our games and the rest of the entertainment.
We couldn’t have picked a better DJ/​MC for our wedding and I highly recommend James to anyone who wants a perfect night to remember!
Thanks again for everything… We would like you to wish you the best on your future endeavors.
Best Regards,
Chris & Mi

How to give more stars? James is so sweet. I recently saw him at my cousin’s wedding since we referred her to him and he sent us a referral gift in the mail the following week! So thoughtful!

My wife and I were engaged for 1.5 years and our wedding planning began right away. On top of our list of priorities was to secure a top notch DJ/​MC and so of course we turned to Unilocal,since we live and die by this app. Amongst the list of 5-​star DJ/MC’s on our shortlist, James’ reviews really stood out to us. People kept raving about his professionalism, organization, ability to engage the crowd, etc. After doing a little more research and finding out he DJ’d in Vegas nightclubs (our second home) and Ibiza, we knew we found the one. We booked him over a year in advance, A YEAR IN ADVANCE. It was one of the best decisions we made during the wedding planning process.
There were a lot of high tension moments with our fiery bridesmaids and stubborn groomsmen, but James made sure it did not affect us. He accommodated last minute changes (literally last minute) and we somehow managed to get through all of our planned events even though we started an hour late!
All of our guests keep talking about how much fun they had and how awesome James was that night. I can go on and on about DJ Jounce’s magic, but for the brevity of this review just remember we booked him A YEAR IN ADVANCE for a reason…

Just attended a wedding in Glendale at the Renaissance Banquet and James was the DJ. I’ve attended many weddings and I will have to say that James was a perfect mix of fun, professional and entertaining. Great music, good announcements at the right times, etc.
Definitely recommend them!

James was awesome to work with! He MC/DJ’ed our October 25^th, 2014 wedding reception, and all our guests raved about the reception. We had a memorable and fantastic time and knew much of it was due to his skills and experience. There were several helpful things James did along the way that helped with my wedding prep:
1. He was clear about his services and his contract was straight forward/​easy to read. And when changes were made along the way, James emailed us an updated contract throughout the wedding prep process.
2. He forwarded us an excel sheet with an outline of the reception timeline and music choices. We spent a weekend listening to songs and listing ones we thought our guests would enjoy. Day of the wedding, James played most everything on the list and (even better) was able to seamlessly transition the songs and cued them with perfect timing during the reception.
3. My sister-​in-​law and I wanted to surprise my husband with a slideshow last minute. I coordinated this with James just a few weeks before the wedding. During the reception he did a quick last minute projector setup right before the slideshow, which helped keep it a surprise. And we had a few on the fly toasts that were given, and James modified the timeline easily.
4. For anyone getting married – know that things will not be perfect on the day of. Things came up last minute, and I suspected this in preparation of the wedding. We wanted to invest in vendors who we could trust and would take initiative on their own to ultimately ensure we had a great time. James did just that!
These are just a few things that come to mind. I’m not sure how the pricing is in relation to other MC/​DJs. My husband and I knew that a great DJ was necessary, along with an open bar. But without a doubt, James is a vendor who has experience, is easy to work with, and has skills in reading and entertaining a crowd.
Thank you James for all your hard work. We suspect your business will continue to grow, at the rate your at now. Wish you all the best!
Young & Thai