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    Kacie D. Sent on 11/17/2023
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    Thank you so much, John!!

    John DJed our wedding Nov. 11th and he was outstanding! From the ceremony to the last song of the night, he went above and beyond to make the night go smoothly and so perfectly! He is so kind, fun, knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around! He knocked it out of the park with the song choices and keeping the dance floor full all night long! Highly recommend John for your wedding or event!
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    Jenny W. Sent on 11/17/2023
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    Awesome DJ

    John DJed our wedding last week and he did an amazing job! I wish I had $1 for every person who came up to me and said “your DJ is on fire!” John has DJed 3 family events for us now and did an amazing job every time and I would 100% hire him again!
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    Mark M. Sent on 10/23/2023
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    Fantastic DJ

    Had our wedding 10/20/2023 and DJ John Harper was our DJ for the reception. He was literally the best. Helped us with our timeline. Kept the dance floor packed all night. Couldn’t have asked for better service. Highly recommend John Harper!
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    Mary Sent on 10/22/2023
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    Excellent choice

    JOHN WAS AMAZING!!!! From start to finish, working with John has been a pleasure!! When it came time for the final details, I gave them along with the age demographic of my guests and HE KILLED IT! Everyone has told me what a great time they had! We all know a DJ makes or breaks a party and John made our reception the party we wanted! I can't recommend him enough! Thanks again John for a wonderful night!!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/10/2023
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    John knows how to keep a party going!

    John did wonderfully! I provided a list of the songs I wanted played for key aspects of the ceremony and reception and they all went wonderfully!! I also provided a couple suggestions for songs throughout the evening and John took them and was able to make sure that the dance floor stayed packed. He knew exactly how to read the room and the guests and figure out what songs would be a hit and which ones wouldn’t. I’m so thankful that John was able to work his magic!
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    Haley G. Sent on 07/05/2023
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    The best decision we made!!

    John Harper was the best wedding DJ we could've asked for. From our ceremony to the last song, he provided the best services possible. We received so many compliments during the reception and post-wedding about the great music selection. We had guests on the dance floor all night which I give all the credit to John!! Thank you John for helping us create the best wedding day and best dance party. I 100% highly recommend John Harper to any couple planning their wedding!
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    Erin F. Sent on 10/28/2022
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    John was fantastic to work with from the start! His passion for music and getting people on the dance floor is contagious.

    John was so easy to work with and offered a TON of great insights and advice to help make our event everything we wished it to be! He is so accommodating and is able to act quickly and adjust course when needed. I absolutely recommend John for any event!
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    Emily Sent on 09/24/2022
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    Extremely satisfied

    Music was one of the most important aspects of our wedding. We wanted as many people on the dance floor for as long as possible during our reception. John absolutely knocked it out of the park with providing a steady stream of great music and a fun atmosphere.

    We provided John with a brief playlist of songs as inspiration for the kind of music that we wanted during our reception. He took those suggestions and built an excellent playlist for the wedding that kept our guests entertained from cocktail hour until last call. John was incredibly respectful of our wishes when we spoke with him and ensured that the atmosphere of the party was always fun and upbeat. We trusted John’s judgment with song selection 100% and absolutely recommend that you work with him for your big day. We and our guests loved every song that he played and danced until the venue closed down.
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    Kristan M. Sent on 08/01/2022
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    We danced all night!

    John was AMAZING! Read the crowd and had us dancing all night long!
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    Caitlin K. Sent on 08/04/2022
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    Excellent DJ!

    John was a huge asset in making our day extra special! He and I had a few phone calls prior to the wedding, and he offered help and insight and was very easy to work with. You can tell he has been doing this for awhile! He knew how to read the crowd and keep people on the dance floor. We would definitely recommend his services!
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    Sarah W. Sent on 06/10/2023
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    Great award winning DJ in OBX

    John was DJ for our wedding and he did a great job. We have different music tastes and he incorporated everything to make the music seem very personalized and also kept people dancing all night. We had him do some announcements for us and he kept everything running smoothly. We had the chance to meet with him before our wedding and he’s such a kind person and very easy to work with. His pricing is very fair. Would definitely recommend John Harper!
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    Cassidy C. Sent on 09/20/2022
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    10/10 experience

    John Harper was awesome! He kept everyone on the dance floor. Very responsive and easy going! 10/10 would recommend!
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    Amanda D. Sent on 04/19/2022
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    The best DJ & MC

    I have seen DJ John Harper at many events and knew I wanted to hire him for our wedding festivities. He did a fantastic job at both our rehearsal dinner and wedding! He had a meeting with us early on and showed us a site where we could pick songs. We only picked a few of our favorite songs and let him read the crowd and fill in the rest. He is very experienced, so he knows most of the venues/vendors which is very helpful. He is also a wonderful announcer/MC, so he did a great job doing the wedding party intros etc.
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    Katharine S. Sent on 10/08/2021
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    Recommend!!

    Working with John was a great experience. He really helped the flow of the day and did a great job selecting music. Thanks for helping make our day so special!
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    Katy C. Sent on 10/08/2021
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    You wont regret using him for your big day!

    During the trying times of trying to plan a wedding in the middle of a pandemic not only was he affordable which is a rare find here on the Outer Banks, DJ John Harper was there to help me with any question, concern or special request. He played the traditional wedding music that got everyone up and moving and then switched to a more modern playlist once some of our older guest left the reception which made for a perfect evening of having everyone out on the dance floor! DJ John Harper worked with my wedding planner and kept the reception moving right on schedule and the night went off without a single flaw. I would highly recommend hiring him as your wedding DJ, you wont regret it!
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    Elizabeth C. Sent on 10/08/2021
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    King Wedding

    Our experience with John, from start to finish was incredible. We contacted him at the last minute and he made it happen. He was professional, punctual and lots of fun! Our guests adored him! We had a diverse crowd and John was able to read all of them and please everyone! Even had Grandma dancing!! It was a pleasure working with John Harper, and highly recommend him.
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    Sarah C. Sent on 10/08/2021
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    Great guy and always ready

    John is a super nice guy. He is very caring. He got there really early to sound check everything and make sure he was ready for the event. He is very responsive and helpful!
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    Taylor F. Sent on 09/12/2021
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    OBX Wedding

    John made this process as easy as it comes! From the first phone call we had, he laid out how he typically handles a wedding and from there it was history. He allowed us to enjoy the night just as we pictured. We gave him general songs, genres etc. we were into and he made up a playlist and felt out the crowd as the night went along which kept everyone moving all night.. everyone loved him & had so much fun we ended up asking him to stay longer! Would recommend over and over!
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    Jessica M. Sent on 06/23/2021
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    Got the Party Going!

    John Harper made the party happen at my wedding! He was a wonderful emcee and kept the tunes bumping all night long. Everyone from my wedding talks about how much fun they had dancing all night long. I knew it was going to be a good party when the dance floor was full (and there was an impromptu dance floor on the other side of the venue) all before dinner was even served! Definitely recommend!
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    Morgan T. Sent on 09/26/2021
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    The perfect DJ!

    John Harper made our wedding night so much fun! He was so easy to work with leading up to the wedding, and when it came to the night of, he made everything flow so smoothly. He stuck with our musical preferences perfectly and had a great sense of humor. We could not have asked for a better DJ! Thank you so much John!
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    Spenser E. Sent on 07/13/2021
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    Incredible!

    John was very highly recommended to us via a family friend in the area who had used his services for two weddings in the family already. From the first phone call with John, our mind was made up. He was so polite and professional and the way he speaks instills a sense of calm, a byproduct of years of experience I'm sure. Coming from Pittsburgh for an Outer Banks wedding, we weren't able to meet with any of the vendors ahead of time, but when John showed up the day-of, it was like we were old friends. We delayed our wedding a year due to Covid, and throughout the year John would check-in with us just to see how things were going. As we got closer we ironed out all the details over the phone. We didn't have a wedding coordinator or anything of the sort and we told John as much. He volunteered to keep the night rolling with announcements, timing, he even talked to the caterers to figure out the best way for guests to go up to the buffet line. He provided a microphone and speaker for our ceremony on the beach behind the house (something we thought was going to be difficult), but again, it wasn't a problem! The dance floor was rocking all night and we had so many people tell us how great of a job he did. John acted as a DJ and wedding coordinator on our day, but most of all a reassuring figure throughout the TWO YEAR planning process, who continuously checked in and encouraged us throughout the scariest time of our lives (planning a wedding during Covid). 10/10 would absolutely recommend. Weddings or any other event that needs a top-notch DJ, John is your guy.
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    Kathleen A. Sent on 10/11/2021
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    Fantastic kept people on the dance floor.

    John was the DJ for my wedding in Buxton, NC in March 2021. He was very responsive, played everything we asked for and kept people dancing all night. I would highly recommend him to any bride and groom.
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    Christine C. Sent on 07/12/2021
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    Outstanding!

    John was a great addition to our wedding day! He was super resonsive and worked around our schedule. This was a destination wedding for us. He was able to meet with us when we visited the area so we could introduce ourselves and go over what we wanted. We had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID-19 and it was no problem for John at all. We had our ceremony on the beach and he brought his portable speakers and a microphone so everyone could hear clearly. The music he played at the reception was very versitle. We gave him our song list and he played a lot of those and others that he thought would get people dancing. My family and friends commented on how well he did throughout the night. He was reserved and respected everyone and did not take over the party. I would recommend John for any occasion! Thanks again!
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    Kimberly G. Sent on 11/19/2019
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    Absolutely Amazing!!

    Having John Harper as our wedding DJ was an amazing experience! From our first phone conversation to danging the night away at our wedding, John was perfect and a joy to work with! He is incredibly personable and really got to know my husband and I as a couple. He asked us what music we like but also assured us that he likes to read the crowd which makes sure to get everyone danging! He was a hit with our guests, young and old alike! He was always available to talk if we had questions and he went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect! Also, John worked great with our other vendors to make sure the night went off without a hitch! We hired John as our wedding DJ but we ended our wedding adventure considering him a friend. If you are looking for the best DJ for your wedding or event, definitely call John!!
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    Lacie M. Sent on 10/13/2019
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    great the whole night

    John was so great to work with coming up to the wedding and also during the wedding. I gave him songs for the big moments and he came up with everything else for the night and did awesome. Highly recommend John if you need a DJ!
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