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The Elite DJ Service by Dave Isaacs

The Elite DJ Service by Dave Isaacs

Springfield, IL
4.3 out of 5 rating, 18 Reviews
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    Danielle Z. Sent on 09/26/2023
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    Best wedding DJ!

    DJ Dave crushed it at our wedding! For starters, my husband and I live out of state. When I came to town during the planning, Dave was able to make time to meet me in person (on short notice I might add) and told me that he really focuses on the flow of the night. He wanted to be involved with meetings with the venue and planner to make sure everyone was on the same page with timeline and that the evening would flow without any awkward gaps. That was important to my husband and I! Dave also arranged a zoom call with my husband and I to get a feel for the types of music we like, and also had us send him must plays and must not plays (very important in my opinion). From the first song, the dance floor was packed all night. Dave read the room and played song after song that kept us dancing! Best day of our lives and the music is so key! Would recommend for any wedding or special event!
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    Emma H. Sent on 10/06/2022
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    Wedding DJ

    I cannot say enough about how amazing Dave was for our wedding on 9/24/2022. From the very beginning he was great at communication. We met over zoom for our first official convo and he even offered to meet in person with my husband and I. I highly recommend that for all brides. Don’t just ask for prices- get to know your DJ. They are literally what brings your whole wedding together. We had a very large wedding and our entire group loves good music and to have a good time. Dave was able to easily feel out the vibe of our wedding before our day even arrived. I told him I wanted the floor packed and I wanted to dance the night away and he delivered! I did a surprise audio clip for my husband as I walked down the aisle and Dave made sure it was absolutely perfect. I had it planned out to a science and he followed suit. We begged him to stay even longer after he was supposed to be done playing that’s how much we all enjoyed him. I had so many compliments from friends and family about how he had the floor packed all night long and he played great music of all genres. He took requests but honestly he didn’t even need to because the vibe was there and people were hearing exactly what they wanted to hear! He ended up letting us leave at the end of the night and called security to lock up the building at the end of the night for us. He truly is a great guy and an even better DJ. Look no further and BOOK HIM!!! Thank you again for everything you did for us the last year and on 9/24/22. You helped make it a night we will never forget.

    -Emma & Taten Musso
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    Michelle Sent on 02/07/2018
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    Dave is absolutely amazing! We were looking for someone polished and professional to seamlessly transition our guests through our wedding events & Dave couldn't have been better. Having an unbelievably fun dance party was a must for us and Dave did a perfect job reading the crowd and playing songs to keep the dance floor packed until the very end of the night! We met with him multiple times throughout the wedding process and he truly took the time to get to know us & our style. We would highly recommend Dave to anyone who is looking for the perfect DJ for their wedding!
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    Mary Sent on 12/14/2015
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    When I asked some of my family what their favorite thing about my wedding was, many responded, THE DJ. Dave was absolutely wonderful. Many of the people at our reception were the older, no nonsense type, and even THEY were on the dance floor! Dave chose songs that totally fit with what I requested, which was a club dance atmosphere. I think the best part was how he made sure the party did not just fizzle out at the end.

    There were some awkward moments at our reception caused by overly enthusiastic guests…and like any good entertainer, Dave took those moments and worked around them. Dave is just a fun guy who wants people to enjoy their day and have fun, and that is what we did at our wedding.

    Choosing Dave as our DJ was definitely one of the best wedding decisions we made. I want to host another party with him as DJ, I had that much fun!
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    We had booked them for our DJ. We were told upfront that our DJ would be Jeremy. I have to admit that I found a bad reviews about Jeremy and we were pretty close to our wedding. I called Dave and he assured me that he would do a good job. I was still hesitant. Afterall, this was my wedding day! We sat down for our final meeting and Jeremy was there. He seemed pretty nice. Flash forward to the day of the wedding. It was everything opposite of what I had read. He was polite and did everything we wanted and more. He even taught my Grandma how to do the Cupid Shuffle. I just can't imagine what these brides think he did on their wedding day but we couldnt have been happier.
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    Dave was awesome!! He met with us before our wedding a few times to plan. He was at the reception ready to go when we got there and I knew I didn't have anything to worry about. Our guest kept commenting how great he was and how the variety of music he played was awesome. So glad with the decision we made.
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    He did great in organizing things with me the week of the wedding. He was very professional, patient, and helpful with me on the phone. Thanks for everything Sam, you made sure our wedding was a beautiful success. We received only positive feedback from our guests as well.
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    Beth Sent on 03/19/2015
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    When I got an email from Dave asking me to write a review for him, I felt kinda stupid. Why had I not done this already?!?! Dave was awesome. He met with us to make sure all the details were perfect. He made sure our ceremony ran smooth and he carried that over to make sure that our ceremony was great. The music was perfect and people still tell us what a great time they had! If you want a great wedding, Dave is the guy to make it happen!
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    We had Dave Isaacs for our wedding a few weeks ago and he was the man! From the ceremony to the reception he played the music to our specifications. We were particularly impressed during the dinner/dancing portion of our wedding as folks didn't want to leave the dance floor! He kept the energy high all night! People have told us that we had one of the best weddings they have ever attended and the music had huge part in it. If you are looking for the best, hire Dave ... Now!
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    Hannah Sent on 03/20/2015
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    Dave did a great job for our wedding! He played all the songs we wanted and none of the ones we didnt. He really worked to make our wedding great. We couldn't have been happier.
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    Brandon Sent on 04/24/2013
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    DJ Dave Isaacs was great. Everyone was dancing at our reception. Great price. Stayed late. No crappy music played. High energy. A+ Highly recommend.
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    Tiffany Sent on 02/13/2018
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    I can say with complete confidence that Dave MADE our wedding!! We began the planning process well in advance and our venue coordinator couldn't say enough great things about Dave. We spoke on the phone and I just had this sense that he was truly passionate about making our day spectacular. Throughout the planning process, Dave responded to emails the same day. How awesome is that for the stressed bride?? During our planning conversations, he expressed true passion for our day and made us feel like his only client. He played all of our "must play songs" and spaced them perfectly with songs that our guests went crazy for. At one point, the dance floor was too crowded!! When he announced last song, we had a huge crowd still there, and they could not believe the night was over. Neither could we! My husband and I danced to all of our favorite songs and made lifetime memories, and I cannot thank Dave enough for that. If you choose Dave, you will have a rockin reception that your guests will LOVE!
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    Samantha Sent on 11/08/2011
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    I am absolutely blown away with their service! they worked with my budget. was very patient with me (im horrible about not answering phones and being indecisive) but he was very prompt on answering my emails. I was comfortable with Dave and our Dj-which btw was AWESOME! I didnt have a list together come the night of the wedding(eek.) he met us in front of the reception gave us the run down and basically walked us through things.Suggested some songs which i ask for him to do played the songs i did have listed. He did a great job had everyone dancing! He even joined in a few times. Which to me i like he got things goin! He made our night happen! Wonderful!
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    Jacqueline Sent on 10/10/2011
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    Great DJ. Had all of our requested songs. Also provided DJ service four our outdoor ceremony and did a wonderful job.
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    Rebecca Sent on 02/06/2018
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    DJ Dave was amazing! He asked a few simple questions about our style and played exactly what we loved! He kept the party going and made our wedding so much fun! The guests loved. He even played music from my brother's band that was a special request. I would suggest him to anyone and would use him again!

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    Amy Sent on 09/11/2012
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    We hired Jeremy from Elite DJ Service to provide DJ and karaoke services for our wedding reception. We set up music preferences and the reception agenda with Dave (the owner) a few days before the event, and first met Jeremy at the reception hall. From the start, Jeremy was remarkably unprofessional—changing his shirt in front of us, long absences during the reception, forgetting the cake cutting, etc. He didn’t seem to know our names or anything about the toasts. He needed assistance getting the video started. During dancing & karaoke, thing got worse. He refused to play the groom’s requests and had serious problems operating the karaoke equipment. He did not bring a karaoke list, and did not seem to notice (much less respond to) the crowd. In short, Jeremy seemed confused and disinterested most of the evening. I would NOT recommend Elite DJ Service – use an iPod and rent PA system instead.
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    John Sent on 09/07/2016
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    Dave Isaacs should be hired under extreme caution. In fact, we would not recommend him at all. Our wedding happened just a couple of weeks ago. We had spent several months preparing on what was to be our special day. Our venue staff was top notch and we could of not asked for a more suited wedding coordinator. Hiring Dave Issacs was based solely from reviews that we later found out he solicits from his customers. We that said, we had a horrible DJ experience that can never be taken back. We had also paid in full three months prior.

    Dave left his DJ station several times during our night. At one point, my wife’s sister sat at his chair for almost 30 mins. During the evening, Dave left several other times – leaving the music in auto mode. Dave was seen downstairs smoking with our guests on several occasions. Dave was not focused on the event that we paid good money for. My wife and I spent a great deal of time putting together the entire song list – this could not of been easier for him. We had issues with Dave playing some songs a couple times. Dave also refused to play requests from our guests and at one point took cash to play a song he didn't want to – being that it was already played.

    Dave also made our VIP guests very uncomfortable by getting up to eat before my mother did. My mother came in from Texas and was to be the third table to be severed. Dave got up to eat between my wife’s mothers table and my mother’s table. There were six additional tables to be severed before the DJ.
    As we tried to resolve this via phone call and email, Dave has simply ignored us after speaking with me once and replying to one email – we are being ignored and are forced to file a complaint with everyone involved. Feel free to contact me for a copy of Dave's correspondence that solidifies my review here.

    The Elite DJ Service by Dave Isaacs's reply:

    Let me address a few things. A DJ doesn’t have a “station”. We do have a DJ table. We do leave it from time to time. We are coordinating with the hotel staff, or others (like when I arranged the awesome toast for you by Abraham Lincoln), or maybe we have to go to the bathroom. But no DJ stays at his table and I was never gone for 30 minutes. A tip was left for me to play a song. I did not ask for it. I have NEVER solicited a tip from anyone, EVER. I also played every request that was asked for by your guests. They may have had to wait for them as your Must Play list was extensive and my first obligation was to you and your choice of music. There were no assigned seats at your reception. I waited to eat until several tables had gone through the line. I could have had no way to know where your mother was sitting. Generally honored guests are given a special table. That way they can be identified and allowed to go before all the other guests. I did apologize for this as I would not have eaten before her intentionally but she was just placed alongside other guests at a table of her choosing. I ended contact with you after catching you in lies and threats began and you attempted to commit Theft of Services by reversing your payment after I would not give you a 100% refund. The Processor found in my favor as I was able to disprove your lies, again. What really saddens me about this whole situation is how much I really loved your guys. I worked hard to do everything you asked for your day. You were happy and dancing the entire night. I remember some great conversations that we had. Not the kind of conversations that you have when someone is unhappy with you. You guys were really special to me and you have repaid me by trying to scam me for your money. I have 16 years of great reviews and great Bride & Grooms. I thought you were one of the coolest couples I have ever gotten to work with. I truly wish you guys the best.
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    Lisa Sent on 09/07/2016
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    We made the mistake of hiring The “Elite” DJ Service by Dave Isaacs for our wedding. Dave was anything but “Elite”. Unprofessional after we prepaid for the DJ services, he responded to emails or text with “got it” or “ok”. A quick reply email is a bit casual, but fine. I let this slide, as this was a “destination wedding” and it was too close to the event for me to have to worry about hiring another DJ. There was never a touch-base of what to expect from him the day of or before our wedding. Perhaps it is my fault for not insisting a quick talk during the cocktail hour to go over mutual expectations. I thought as a professional, Dave would think to do this. He did not.

    It was incredibly embarrassing that I had several guests continue to ask me where our DJ was the entire evening… especially after we all starting hearing the same songs being played AGAIN! He failed to mention a “medical procedure” that kept him away from his DJ table several times during the evening. However, he had no trouble going out to smoke as my guests advised me that’s where he was several times during the evening.

    I am aware it is customary or common practice at events to feed your DJ, but I was SHOCKED that Dave decided that meant being with the FIRST table served (after the head table). This was completely unacceptable. He blamed this on us not having assigned seating at our reception. REALLY? The final straw was when I got home to notice he had signed our photo for guests to sign. NO IDEA why he felt that was appropriate, considering he barely talked to us throughout the evening.

    His lack of professionalism extended to how he handled our displeasure after the reception. Full review here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-elite-dj-service-springfield?hrid=3BoUXFJQSf5sL3_ZBuCdeA

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