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DNA Disc Jockey Service DNA Entertainment was created in 1998 by two enthusiastic disc jockeys with a passion for music. Since then, we have become one of the largest mobile entertainment services in Northern California. Our staff is comprised of full-time DNA employees, allowing DNA to guarantee that at every event, you will be working with an entertainer that upholds the values instilled by the DNA founders, rather than a sub-contractor as many booking agencies do. We have a dedicated fleet of vehicles with backup equipment on board each one.
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You want to hire the leading DJ on the Monterey Peninsula and at the same time receive the best value for your money. You've done your homework by checking reviews on Yelp, Wedding Wire, and local preferred DJs lists, and it's brought you here. You've come to the right place. DNA Entertainment's DJs are professional Karaoke Jockeys (KJs) that will take the steps to ensure each and every karaoke performance is a great one.
You want to hire the leading DJ on the Monterey Peninsula and at the same time receive the best value for your money. You've done your homework by checking reviews on Yelp, Wedding Wire, and local preferred DJs lists, and it's brought you here. You've come to the right place. Important occasions in your life should not be taken for granted.
DNA Entertainment's DJs are professional Karaoke Jockeys (KJs) that will take the steps to ensure each and every karaoke performance is a great one. Your host will make sure every guest gets a turn to perform while at the same time, actively adjusting singing levels and effects to produce studio quality sound.
DNA Entertainment's lighting team has all your lighting needs covered. Serving the Monterey Peninsula, DNA is proud to offer the largest inventory selection, a knowledgeable staff, and a creative team that you deserve. Lighting is customized based on location, number of guests, weather conditions, budget, and other event-specific factors.
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Melissa G.
Jun 27, 2022
We had Chris as our DJ for our wedding last weekend and he was AMAZING! He had everyone on the dance floor all night! Not to mention he completely nailed every request we asked of him, from our first dance to the announcement of wedding party! Chris is talented, professional, fun and kind! You will not be disappointed! Highly recommend!
Kevin Y.
Jun 25, 2022
DNA was great to work with. Very happy with the end result. We rented a photo booth and hired DJ Colin for a wedding ceremony and reception. Everything went really smoothly and dealing with DNA, Colin and the photo-booth was super professional. Specific shout out to DJ Colin, who was very attentive to the music style we wanted and then really delivered.

I distinctly remember thinking multiple times on the dance floor that the DJ was really talented, mixing multiple genres seamlessly into a cohesive set. You could tell that a lot of effort was put into the night and we were greatly appreciative.
Kellie Hwang
May 21, 2022
Anthony and DJ Chris were both so great to work with for our wedding. They were professional, communicative and friendly. They listened to our very specific requests, and everything was executed smoothly and with lots of energy. Would highly recommend for your next event!
Rad Sturgis
Apr 08, 2022
These guys were amazing. From planning to performance I cannot recommend them enough. Photographers may capture how you feel but the DJ is the one that gets those feels going. Anthony was amazing and his surprise guest Lavelle Durpee threw down. They did an amazing job balancing the needs of the older folks in attendance while dropping the slappers I wanted. Anthony kept the party moving and things on time and was open to any and all feed back like volume at a moments notice. I would highly recommend them for your next event and you get what you pay for and more; Quality and expertise!
Shari Walls
Mar 23, 2022
We hired DNA Entertainment to DJ our son's Monterey wedding. The DJ was fantastic and played for the ceremony as well as the reception. He was fantastic and really kept the party going. We would absolutely hire DNA Entertainment again!
Claudia Brown
Mar 13, 2022
Oh what a night! Our daughter was married at Tehama Golf Resort in Monterey this past weekend and DNA Entertainment was our sound system for the night! Colin was our DJ and was on target for everything! We never had to think about timing of anything as he had it down. From the first song walking down the aisle to the last dance song at the reception!

Not to mention the easy process from inquiring of their business, signing contract etc- easiest piece of planning this wedding! I highly recommend this company! Thank you DNA!
Madeline M.
Feb 09, 2022
We used DNA Entertainment for the DJ services at our wedding and our experience with them was wonderful! From the very first email when you're just considering which DJ to hire, they send you a lot of information about recommended songs and tips about what some people choose to do so if you've never planned a wedding before you can kind of get an idea.

Our DJ, Evan, was reassuring and helped us achieve the event just as we imagined it. We even had an unusual song request during the dancing portion of the wedding, but Evan pulled through and played the song and everyone LOVED it! I would recommend DNA to anyone planning an event in Monterey as they really have a huge amount of experience and you are in great hands with them.
C. C.
Dec 12, 2021
DNA was incredible to work with. Anthony and Chris (our DJ) kept us informed every step of the way. The communication was impeccable. Chris was AMAZING. Our wedding turned into an unforgettable party because of Chris. He truly listened (and delivered) on all the songs we wanted and didn't want. He was organized, on schedule, personable, energetic, but yet invisible.

We are still getting compliments on Chris. We will use him for any party going forward and will recommend him to EVERYONE. Without him, our wedding wouldn't have been as special. Thank you Chris for all that you did!
Katie Ryan
Dec 04, 2021
DNA Entertainment was extremely responsive and professional from our very firs interaction to our last. John took care of the music for everything from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour and dinner, to the dancing, as well as all of the sound for speeches and announcements. He made the whole day flow perfectly and I'm so thankful for his services. I would highly recommend them to anyone having a wedding!
Dina Marvulli
Dec 01, 2021
We loved working with DNA entertainment. Anthony was responsive and informative. We then had Evan as our DJ. He was so great! He listened to what we liked and didn't like. Made sure to play our must haves and also ensured bride approval for guest requests day of. He smoothly kept our wedding flowing and entertaining. Just overall great to work with.

We also had a photo booth with DNA. Great pictures and so much fun. Andrea was just a gem! She was the sweetest and also so fun to work with. Both were just amazing and helped make our day perfect.
Thad Fox
Nov 26, 2021
Anthony is a fantastic DJ! I cannot recommend DNA Entertainment enough! I gave minimal/last minute instruction on music genres/songs we like, and he completely crushed the music throughout our whole event. I had numerous friends from our wedding tell me we had the best music. Thanks so much Anthony!
Anna Campbell
Nov 03, 2021
DNA Entertainment was perfect! They were very professional and made sure everything was perfect for our wedding. They communicated really well and I wasn't worried about the music portion for the day. They knew what music to play to keep everyone dancing and read the room really well. I can't tell you how many people complimented us on having such an awesome dj. I would definitely recommend them!
Alexa Cavalea
Oct 12, 2021
Anthony and the DNA team are absolutely INCREDIBLE! We also worked with their sister company, Chic event rentals for our wedding and rehearsal dinner and I cannot recommend them enough! Anthony Dj'd for our wedding and he made the ceremony/reception nothing short of dreamy! Every single guest has an incredible time and it was because of the music and the vibe that Anthony created!

Throughout the entire planning experience DNA entertainment was so helpful! During our wedding day he made sure to keep my husband and I on time and aligned with the schedule too! They are extremely responsive and quick to help with any questions you have, you tell Anthony the vibe you want and he makes sure the music matches every beat! He's quick, efficient and extremely helpful every step of the way! Anthony and the DNA team made our wedding day incredible and I would recommend them time and time again! 1 Million/10!
Chris
Oct 04, 2021
Anthony was phenomenal to work with and I'd recommend him to anyone! I was very nervous when searching for a DJ for our wedding because of how many "not so great" ones I've witnessed at other weddings. Anthony was by far the best that I've ever seen for many reasons including his professionalism, ability to be in the backgrounds but create such a great vibe, and ability to live mix vocals of songs we suggested over a house beat that got people dancing the entire night.

Even family and friends that don't normally dance were dancing for hours because of the welcoming and upbeat vibe Anthony created and we could not be happier with his services. Anthony, if you're reading this, thank you so much for creating such a wonderful experience for Jaymee and I!
Jennifer Larkin
Sep 30, 2021
Working with Anthony at DNA throughout the process of our planning, reschedule and replanning was a dream. He was so quick to respond, detail oriented, professional and flexible. For the day of our wedding we worked with Chris Chambers and he also did a very good job. He kept us on track, was very professional and always had a smile on his face! He was on point with the songs he played during our processional, recessional, cocktail hour and first dances.

The only comment I would make is that if there are specific songs you want played during the reception, make sure to be very clear to call those out. But all in all, I would 1000% recommend this company for your event!
Shannon Klepar
Sep 18, 2021
We can only say thank you so much to Anthony and Christopher for such an amazing wedding! DJ Christopher did a PHENOMENAL job, he totally went above and beyond our expectations. From learning new songs to play on the guitar for the ceremony, to singing during cocktail hour and all of his dance floor picks, the day and night was everything we could have hoped for! Anthony was quick to respond and get everything finalized, made picking a DJ so much easier and less stressful. Highly recommend DNA Entertainment.
Jade F.
Sep 01, 2021
We had a small wedding of 30 guests at the Intercontinental in Monterey and I was debating on having a DJ for the ceremony and reception. DNA was on the preferred vendors list and I decided to hire them based off their reviews. Best decision ever! Anthony was very responsive and Chris was the DJ who came out. They have a worksheet and songs list that really helped us think of songs to play.

They are professionals and very organized. They know how to make your whole day flow so effortlessly from speeches to dances, to games, to cake cutting. It really makes a difference having a DJ that is experienced. My friend had a family friend be the DJ at her wedding and there were awkward silences at some points during the reception which made me cringe. Chris was so much fun and the music was perfect!

He jumped on the dance floor and helped my family do the dances to the songs they did not know how to do. My guests has a blast and danced the night away. Thank you DNA Entertainment.
Nicole De Rosa
Aug 23, 2021
Anthony was fantastic! He has an amazing, fun and vibrant personality that comes out when you talk with him on the phone, in-person and when he DJs for your wedding! He did such a great job at nailing the music genre that my husband and I wanted for our special day. Once we got to the dancing part I literally danced the night away! He crushed the music and it was a true dance party from 9-11. People didn't want to leave! We recommend him 10/10.
LeAngela S.
Aug 17, 2021
We chose this DJ company from our venue's preferred vendor list. We're not from the area, so we checked them out on Yelp, and they seemed to get the job done! They definitely did NOT disappoint! Evan was our DJ, and we're one of those annoying couples that creates a different playlist for every setting. Evan took all the playlists we sent him on Spotify and went with it!

We got married on the beach in Monterey which I was worried people would not be able to hear the music. DNA are experts and know what they're doing! The music sounded great even with the waves crashing in! When we were running behind a bit at the reception (due to some long wedding speeches), he made sure we got back on track to get the dance party started! Loved Evan and DNA!
Michaela C.
Jul 22, 2021
Thank you! Thank you! Chris for making our day extra special! What an easy and seamless process. I received their info from our venue and working with someone who knew the drill at our venue was a huge plus! Emailing with the owner was easy and he was super professional. They have created a list of questions (some I hadn't even thought of) to make the event go smoothly. Chris set up a phone meeting with us to gather some final details and I made a last minute change which he made happen for us.

The reception flew by so fast that I barely had a minute to thank him, I just remember eating dinner and listening to my requested reggae music and looking up and giving him the thumbs up. I was happy in that perfect moment! We needed someone to keep the party going and help guide us and our guests and Chris was that man! I would not hesitate to recommend DNA entertainment for your party or big day!
Autumn B.
Jun 11, 2021
DJ Colin St John is AMAZING! He was the DJ for our wedding in Marina. We had such a fun time on the dance floor. All his music selections were perfect. 10/10 would recommend!
Leah S.
May 13, 2021
DNA Entertainment was great to work with! Anthony was super helpful and responsive, especially during all the uncertainty during covid times! Our DJ, Chris, was great and provided excellent music recommendations for the ceremony and reception. Our guests gave us many compliments on the music! We are so grateful we were able to have dancing at our wedding and that the music was on point with what we had in mind! Don't hesitate to use DNA entertainment for your big event!
Meghan G.
Jun 09, 2020
We are so, so happy with DNA Entertainment. We made a last minute pivot for our wedding, and Anthony was super accommodating and helpful. He was our DJ and every single guest told me how much they loved the music and how nice Anthony was. He set up quickly, cleaned up quickly, and brought such a fun vibe to our wedding. He also did a great job helping with the flow of our wedding - introducing speeches at the right time and feeling out timing. I would use him again in a heartbeat.
Siobhan B.
Oct 10, 2019
Recently used DNA Entertainment for a corporate offsite karaoke team builder event. I had a fairly skeptical and reluctant group of about 30 participants, needless to say the event was a HUGE success! DJ Chris did a great job getting the crowd engaged and the app/platform makes choosing songs and getting in the queue a snap. Reading the lyrics display was easy too. I did provide dress-up props and folks were encouraged to come in costume. Everyone had a blast!
Alyssa J.
Aug 31, 2019
We knew from DNA's professionalism and responsiveness that we had selected the right vendor for our wedding. Our DJ Evan understood our music tastes and flowed smoothly from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to dancing. He worked wonderfully with our wedding planner to stick to the timeline and everything went off without a hitch. He covered everything on our must-play list and threw in a hilarious guest request that we approved.

I also greatly appreciated Evan's ability to handle tricky situations. When a relative went rogue and wanted to give an unsolicited toast, he made sure to check with me first and graciously turned him down when I declined. DNA Entertainment is run by consummate professionals, and we'd highly recommend them to anyone getting married in Monterey!
Shane S.
Jul 14, 2019
We just finished up our honeymoon after our wedding on Monterey, CA, and we couldn't stop talking about how much fun we had during our reception because of our phenomenal DJ Jason. He absolutely killed it with his music and entertainment. He kept the crowd going at all times which was a big emphasis we had. Jason was also able to adjust on the fly for the couple curveballs we sent him last minute, running everything seamlessly! I've been to a lot of weddings and Jason was by far the best DJ we've heard. We had numerous compliments the week following the wedding. Thank you Jason! Highly recommend him!
Sarah C.
Jun 20, 2019
We hired DNA entertainment for our wedding in June 2019 and was fortunate to have Chris as our DJ and Jason as the photo booth attending. From the beginning, DNA was very prompt and professional with any questions you had via email. Our meeting with Chris went great a few days before the wedding- he was very accommodating to certain songs or the scheduling of events.

On the wedding day, he was the best MC with timing on point and with announcements and getting the crowd moving. He was even better as a DJ and had the whole group dancing and me being the bride- I danced all night! The song choices were the best and he was very enthusiastic with great energy throughout the whole night. Highly recommend Chris as a DJ! Jason was awesome at the photo booth station!

He made everybody feel comfortable and had all the props ready. Was great at giving out the photos and we also got a dropbox file at the end so we could see everyone's. I would definitely rent the photo booth bc you can choose form different backgrounds and customize the names on them. The picture quality turned out great and was just so much fun!
Jon B.
Mar 09, 2019
Anthony from DNA was the DJ at our wedding back in December in Carmel Valley. Anthony absolutely crushed it and we couldn't be more pleased to have chosen DNA. Before the wedding DNA provided a really detailed planner that helped us outline all the events at the reception and how we wanted them to announce each part. We had a call with Anthony to review the reception plan and our thoughts on the flow of night and the music we wanted played.

He played our Must Plays but overall Anthony read the room and kept the energy high all night. His energy was great as well and his transitions between songs were super smooth. Overall, we are very glad we went with DNA at our wedding!
Denise A.
Jul 24, 2018
A DJ is one of the most important things at a wedding. One because what is a wedding without some slappin' music! Two, because the DJ is the one running the show, from before the wedding even starts. Our DJ, JASON O'NEIL killed it! Prior to the wedding, we met in person, twice. We went over the huge packet of paperwork. There were still a few things I wasn't sure of, so he told me to hang onto it and give it to him when I was ready.

We met again just a couple of days before our wedding to finalize. He was able to mix a song for us, that started with an 8 second intro, and then smoothly transition to the chorus for our recessional. For the grand entrance, he played each persons song starting from exactly where he was suppose to. He even added our flower girls (literally seconds before the grand entrance) and played Party in the USA, per their request.

He made all of our announcements throughout the reception, and even helped with a couple of other things that weren't even DJ related. All of these things were amazing, but the best part about Jason was his ability to read a crowd and play the songs that would keep the party going. My wedding was suppose to end at 10pm, and we ended up partying and dancing until 1am!

Nobody wanted the night to end, including Jason! Here are a few direct quotes from text messages I have received from various guests since the wedding: "My family sincerely appreciated your party!" "Everyone is OBSESSED with your wedding!" "Hands down best wedding EVER! I can't wait to see all the pics." "Denise, you're beautiful and definitely know how to throw a party!" "Everyone is tore up. that's how you know it was a good wedding!" "My Dad can barely walk because he's so sore from dancing!" Thank you, Jason! Paul and I will recommend you to anyone and everyone we know!
Heather B.
Mar 05, 2018
Totally worth it. We didn't think we needed a dj for our small wedding and after changing our minds at almost the last minute weren't sure we could make it happen. With a week notice DNA hooked us up with Chris. He 100% understood my vision for the whole event and was able to change the tone of the day as we went from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to party down.

I didn't know my son thought we needed our own special dance and within a matter of minutes he had it handled and stitched it in like it was the plan the whole time. The wireless mic for the ceremony made a big difference and I'm glad we changed our minds. Side note. best part of the whole morning was when I was getting ready with my girls and we hear something going on outside. Finally have to go out on the deck and check it out. Chris happens to be an amazing singer and rapper, so we got our own private performance while he did sound checks.
Jen S.
Jan 19, 2018
We chose DNA for our wedding on 1/6/18 because of the good reviews. We were not disappointed. Chris Chambers was our dj and he did a perfect job of choosing songs for the entire day. I had multiple guests express how much they enjoyed themselves. Chris also did a great job MC ing the event. It was small and intimate and he captured that. I didn't worry about a thing.

The company is extremely easy to work with, professional and reasonably priced. They were also able to accommodate a last minute lighting request. I'd highly recommend using DNA entertainment, especially if you live out of the area like me and have no idea where to go to. You won't be disappointed.
Robyn F.
Oct 18, 2017
My husband and I just got married this past September, and Evan Thompson was the DJ for our wedding. He was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was very professional, extremely responsive, and thought of everything. I felt absolutely confident going into the event that everything would go smoothly, and it did. Note - I also reached out to multiple other vendors, and DNA seemed to have the perfect blend of responsiveness, professionalism, and cost.

One of the other vendors wouldn't provide me a cost estimate until we spoke on the phone, which was frustrating. Another vendor didn't have their own equipment, which seems odd to me.
Ghia E.
Sep 04, 2017
What can I say about Darion. He is a FREAKIN' INCREDIBLE DJ and MC. He made our wedding so memorable and so fun. I think our approach was a bit different from most parties that he DJs because we gave him a specific playlist and he didn't skip a beat! He made the flow of the ceremony and reception so smooth. He also helped me plan in a surprise for the hubs, which means that he was working directly with the hubs on the main playlist, and then plotting with me on the side. He's also so full of the right amount of energy, getting the party pumped up as an MC. He's professional, fun, super easy to work with, flexible, and everything else you could possibly want from a DJ and MC. Darion - Thank you for everything! I'm so glad we had you as or DJ and MC! We also rented a photobooth for the wedding and Scott our photobooth attendant was amazing at keeping things exciting for every shot. Thank you, Scott!