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James Daniel Entertainment AV Event Lighting Casinos
125 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06901, United States
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Da
Review №1

Sean (Big Daddy) from James Daniel Entertainment was the ultimate DJ. He was responsive, friendly, supportive and helped bring our wedding together. Sean went above and beyond our expectations by not only playing our favorite songs, but also singing various Billy Joel songs live. His voice is astounding, and the same can be said for his personality and professionalism. Sean offered us his help with any other areas of our wedding planning, and it made the process much smoother and less stressful knowing we had his assistance. My wife and I strongly recommend James Daniel Entertainment, and Sean (Big Daddy) for anyone looking to have a DJ at their wedding, who will play all the songs they love, and add value and support during their planning process. Sean you rock!!!

jo
Review №2

I recently had the experience of working with James Daniel Entertainment what a great group of people to work with. I had an event with over 400 people and the James Daniel A.V. team rocked! everything was perfect thank you great job.

Be
Review №3

My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of having Big Daddy as our DJ for our wedding. I cannot tell you how lucky we are because he made it amazing, funny, and memorable from start to finish. He also has an amazing voice, as he sang Simple Man for the Mother-son dance that was absolutely incredible. Couples that eventually want to get married were asking the bride and I for his contact information so they could have him as their DJ. Not only is he amazing at his job, he also has a huge heart. Thank you for the wonderful experience my wife and I will never forget.

Ev
Review №4

Im still in a dancing & happy mood...two days after an incredible wedding, executed alongside the pizzazz, energy & professionalism - not to mention, amazing music - from Sean Big Daddy from James Daniel Entertainment. As a wedding planner, it was an absolute pleasure & honor to work with Sean Big Daddy. Leading up to the day, he was thorough, responsive, helpful and provided clear guidance for our couple when it came to decisions regarding their music and order. On the day of, Sean Big Daddy was prepared, professional and a true team player when it came to executing the BEST DAY EVER! Thank you Sean Big Daddy - cant wait to make some more magic happen again soon for more amazing couples!

Pa
Review №5

A party without James Daniel Entertainment is not a party. We have used James Daniels for many occasions from my wedding to the recent 50th birthday party for my husband. Their Entertainment is Superb and their music has everyone dancing. In a few word they are fantastic. If you are looking for someone to have you party going dont look any further James Daniels Entertainment has that and more. They do all types of entertainment. Jim is our very favorite, he was with us at our wedding and Big Daddy (wonderful with kids). I highly recommend James Daniels for you next venue. You will love the entertainment and professionalism that they offer.

Ja
Review №6

Sean did an amazing job at our wedding! Professional, responsive, and truly wanted to make our day enjoyable. Sean is beyond enthusiastic about making your event everything you want it to be and we are really glad we had him as our DJ!

Ka
Review №7

Hands down the best guy in the business. They were so professional and my wedding was everything I wished for and more. They made my wedding feel as normal as possible due to covid. Jimmy went above and beyond I can’t thank him enough.

Ni
Review №8

If you want a PARTY, James Daniel will bring it!!! Your guests will only ever remember the food, alcohol, and music - and our guests are still talking about how Jimmy played an awesome mix for all ages and ensured that the dance floor was packed all night! Jimmy even heeded our request for no line dances, so much so that he stood up to the mother of the bride! Thats a brave DJ! He also did a great job MCing and keeping everything moving. Leading up to the wedding, he took the time to talk often with my husband and me, to get to know us, and really put us at ease. We have been to many weddings, and some with James Daniel DJs, and there is NO comparison!!!My only little notes were that you need to be VERY specific about ALL your needs, and Jimmy will heed them: for example, we requested some standard country songs, and Jimmy played all the country songs almost immediately at the reception, all in rapid succession (usually theyre best a little later in the evening, and not all together!); he also ended the night with Proud to Be An American for no discernible reason, much to the chagrin of my husband and me (instead of something like Friends in Low Places or whatever). So, just be specific about your needs and he will do it!

El
Review №9

James Daniel Entertainment is a party! We had Sid dj our wedding and we were SO happy!! So many people came up to us and said they loved the music! Sid was very kind and he made sure the reception ran smoothly, we are so so thankful!!!

Al
Review №10

James Daniel Entertainment is amazing -- especially Paulie!! He was easy to work with and always available to help. I was having trouble picking out my bridal party entrance songs and Paulie was able to give me a few suggestions and tips. He really took the time to go over every detail, which made me feel more at ease. My wedding day was perfect, it went off without a hitch and Paulie was a huge help in making that happen.I highly recommend James Daniel Entertainment and team.

Ad
Review №11

Sean ‘Big Daddy’ McKee is the greatest. He ran an awesome show for our Veterans charity event. He sang the national anthem beautifully and rocked the house the whole night! Just an amazing human talent!!!

St
Review №12

Paul from James Daniel was the DJ/MC for my wedding and did an awesome job. He was a pleasure to work with during the planning process and really helped guide me through it. Communication throughout was great and he kept the music pumping all night long. Myself, my wife, and our friends and family all had an awesome time and Paul was a big part of that. Cant recommend these guys enough!

Li
Review №13

I cant even begin to praise Big Daddy for the amazing job he did for my daughters wedding yesterday. He made everything seamless and perfect. This is the man to go to for event entertainment. I am eternally grateful.

Da
Review №14

Highly recommended!! Sean aka big daddy did my wedding and he made it that much more special. I loved having him there and everyone was raving about how amazing the DJ was. I’ve told everyone about them, they made my wedding that much more perfect!

St
Review №15

The best choice Kelly and I made for our wedding was hiring the first person we met with about our big day: Big Daddy. From day one, he got know us personally and genuinely cared for us throughout the process as if we were part of his family. I cant recommend him enough for future bride and grooms. As good as he was in the 18 months leading up to our big event, he was even better on our big night. We heard from every person who attended how good our DJ was and how innovative it was that he started with dancing from the very top of the reception. The party kept going from there. Not a lot of slow moments when Big Daddy is in the room. We danced the night away. Our wedding was our dream come true. It was brought to reality thanks to Big Daddy. Best in the business.

Za
Review №16

James Daniel entertainment did an amazing job at my wedding. Sean was more than helpful and always available no matter how small the concern my wife or I had. The DJ for our wedding, Sid was professional courteous and made sure that people stayed on the dance floor all night. I would recommend using them for any event large or small. They are definitely my go to for a quality entertainment company.

Am
Review №17

Paul was our DJ for our wedding and he did a FANTASTIC job! Everyone loved the doowop we requested during the cocktail hour, I told him to pick whatever songs he wanted and it worked perfectly! He also fulfilled every request we and our guests asked for. He got the crowd going and was very professional and punctual. I highly recommend James Daniel to anyone who wants to have a great DJ.

Ta
Review №18

I had heard about Sean Big Daddy from some friends and I have to say I was astounded with his service. First off, he was incredibly polite and excited to be a part of our big day from the minute I contacted him. From there every correspondence and all the planning went super smooth. He even met with me to get a copy of the song I wrote for the first dance.Now flash to the day of our wedding, he showed up with true excitement and skill. From the moment he set up his equipment, the music selection was perfect. He was able to play the music requests I asked both for the ceremony and the reception. Personally I like Christian music and he made it seemlessly coincide with all the other dance music. He was even able to switch the way my bridal party did introductions completely last minute. On top of that, he even sang songs during our event. I got so many compliments on his skill, voice, and ability to get everyone dancing all night long.Overall, I would highly recommend Sean Big Daddy from James Daniel Entertainment and if given the chance I would chose him again hands down.

Wi
Review №19

Amazing studio!

Da
Review №20

If you are on the fence about hiring a videographer - I urge you to consider going with James Daniel Entertainment. Your wedding goes by in a flash, it is a blur - to have the video to relive the day is the best thing we did. They captured the day with all the emotion and excitement that filled it. We got numerous complements and guests asking where we found them. They were professional, enthusiastic and they truly have a knack for the small details. You will not regret choosing James Daniel Entertainment.

Ch
Review №21

Ive been working with James Daniel Entertainment for almost 20 years as a vendor. Paul Lacano works with me with very high-end corporate clients along with many, many, many years of truly amazing weddings! Paul works great with all of the other vendors, hes neat, on time and truly professional. Big Daddy is fabulous! All of the vendors with whom Ive had the pleasure of working with over the years are really great! Please dont hesitate to call them as they are top-notch and been in business for a very long time with a long-standing history of talent.

Sa
Review №22

My husband and I used James Daniel Entertainment for our Wedding and we couldnt have been happier! Jimmy was THE BEST and had all our guests dancing the night away! From the beginning, he was very professional and gave us some suggestions that we had not even thought about. All night long our guests were raving about our music and how much FUN our reception was. A couple of our friends who are getting married told us they were definitely hiring Jimmy from James Daniel for their own wedding.

Ti
Review №23

I used James Daniel for a Casino and a DJ and they were unbelievable! The casino was SO FUN and the DJ played all the great Vegas style music so it made it great. All my guests had a blast! Definitely a great company to work with. Highly recommend them!

Ad
Review №24

Ive got to tell you - DJ Big Daddy is an absolute FORCE OF NATURE! Oh my gosh where to begin? I am part of a group that needed to hire a DJ & MC for a function we were having and we called James Daniel to see what they could offer. After speaking with a very friendly and knowledgeable person in their sales department (Paul, as I recall), they told us that we had to have Big Daddy and his team and that he would bet his job on the fact that wed be blown away with his service and performance (!) So, we went with it and... well, that salesperson still has a job and should get a promotion! There is seriously *nobody* who entertains like this guy: the welcoming of all our guests and how he immediately got them to let their guard down and feel involved in the event was amazing! People were going up to his booth all night and requesting songs from him and just sharing a laugh or even a hug... Ive just never seen anyone bond with a crowd of people... of strangers... like this. Mark, the DJ he brought with him, was great too, keeping a steady stream of fun dance music going on the whole night and playing all our requests, but the absolute crowning moment of the whole evening? When Big Daddy took the mic and BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN with the most amazing *live vocal performance* of Dont Stop Believing youve ever heard! The whole crowd was on its feet screaming along with the chorus while he held the mic up over our heads! Seriously - the best party Ive ever been to and this man was the reason why. Our immense thanks to Big Daddy and James Daniel for making this happen for us. Be ready for our calls to re-book for the next 10 years!

Fr
Review №25

James Daniel is THE only person and company I call and refer people to when I want the absolute very best in entertainment! I cant say enough about the service and quality of music that is always delivered. Always my go to for any gig or venue! Without a doubt the best in the business. A++

Ni
Review №26

Absolutely Amazing!!! Every event we have done with James Daniel Entertainment has been flawless - they really know how to get a party going and how to get everyone on the dance floor! We love Big Daddy - he is so talented, a true professional and the nicest guy youll ever meet. HIGHLY recommend them for any type of event.

au
Review №27

James Daniel Entertainment did a great job at my wedding. The music was great, he kept on track with our suggested songs and adding his own twist to keep the party alive.. I was worried at first about the large room and having the proper lighting, the lighting he brought was perfect and filled the room. I also used him for a second venue that turned out great.

Ma
Review №28

These guys are great. Big Daddy did my wedding in 2011 and since then a bunch of family members have used him as well. Best parties ever! Love James Daniel Entertainment.

Mi
Review №29

I have seen Big Daddy perform at events and have hired him to do events and he always delivers an amazing performance. His heart runs deep and the care he has for people is only surpassed by the care he also has for his clients. You’d be well served to book James Daniel and Sean McKee for your day.

Ro
Review №30

All we have to say is “WOW!” We were fortunate enough to have Sean “big daddy” McKee as our DJ/ host for our wedding at the Riverview in Simsbury, CT. Sean managed to get EVERYONE on the dance floor from start to finish. The way Sean was able to direct the crowd and engage was absolutely mind blowing and incredible. Throughout the year and a half before our wedding I was in constant contact with Sean about our wedding and my concerns. Sean managed to talk me off the ledge many times and never ignored my concerns and always validated my feelings and genuinely cared for this couple he had never even met before. Having Sean as our DJ made the night what it was - BEYOND PERFECT. I feel so very blessed for the opportunity to work with such an incredible soul.

Ch
Review №31

Connecticuts finest! The talent in this company is so good we hear about them all the way in Oklahoma. Just book them and thank me later. :-D

Ma
Review №32

My company recently had an offsite meeting and it was a total success. James Daniel handled both the audio/video work and entertainment. The presentations went well. There were zero technical glitches with the sound or the TVs. The suggested entertainment was a casino night that included several tables and fake money. Neal and Elmer were amazing casino hosts. The night was high energy and great fun. I would not hesitate to hire James Daniel again. They helped with everything from the vision to the execution of the day. Everybody was professional, on time and focused on making sure that the group had a good time.

Ma
Review №33

Ive been to 3 Weddings and countless other private events over the years where Sean and the James Daniel Team performed. It was always a positive and uplifting experience. Its impossible to listen to Sweet Caroline or Dont Stop Believing without smiling at all the awesome renditions Ive heard from Big Daddy!

Tr
Review №34

Sean Big Daddy has DJd our Saint Mary Father Daughter Dance for over 10 years. He is an incredible talent who loves what he does. We have a different theme each year and he seamlessly delivers accordingly! The dads and daughters always have a great time and it is, without a doubt, largely due to the great music and fun that Sean delivers!

Da
Review №35

James Daniel is awesome...I have used them for a host of events (Personal and business related)... Big Daddy, DJ Paul and the rest of the team are terrific. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for top notch DJs/Entertainment...They are terrific to deal with, very friendly, professional, and put on a phenomenal show!!

Br
Review №36

Big Daddy with James Daniel Entertainment is amazing. So much energy and life, they definitely know how to get folks out of their seat and on the dance floor. I have been to numerous events where Big Daddy has rocked the room by getting every ones hands in the air, getting people to sing along at the top of their lungs to their favorite songs, and watching people leave with the biggest smiles ever. Big Daddy truly cares about each client he works with. BDLY - Big Daddy Loves You is his motto. He walks away from every event by giving it everything he has. Youll love them!

Vi
Review №37

Attended a wedding where this guy forgot the couples name, awkwardly delaying intros, he then announced the BRIDES as bride and groom and blared music during dinner to the point you could barely hear the person next to you. Would not recommend. Convinced all these positive reviews are fake news.

Ja
Review №38

James Daniel Entertainment was provided a DJ and photo booth service for a wedding reception I was at a couple of weeks ago, but I would not have been aware they were providing anything at all had it not been for my friends and the bride.Sure, there was evidence they were there via equipment, but they were not the ones DJing, maintaining the photo booth, or engaging with the guests. Had it not been for some wonderful guests there, this service would have been nothing but equipment. Youd probably be better off renting it somewhere else.

Jo
Review №39

James Daniel is a great company to work with. They did our Holiday Party and it was great. They did the music, the lounge furniture, the photo booth and the lighting. Could not have been better. Great people to work with!

Da
Review №40

My wife and I hired James Daniel Entertainment for my recent wedding in June. They were incredibly knowledge and easy to work with. James Daniel is set up to handle almost any request you may have due to their experience. My wife and I fell in love with Paul Lacano when we met with him and he was a prenominal presence on the microphone and was able to keep our wedding on time and running smoothly. Alex was a great DJ and was able to read the guests and knew exactly what to play and was very open to requests from our friends and families. Our wedding would not have been the same without us having brought in James Daniel Entertainment to handle the DJ, MC, lighting, and photo booth. We hope you hire them because they will not disappoint.

Ch
Review №41

Attended a wedding a few weeks ago. DJ was pretty good. The lighting and set up was really nice. I would recommend James daniel entertainment.

Al
Review №42

Jimmy did an exceptional job keeping the reception on schedule for our wedding. Music was perfect and everyone was having a blast dancing. Very professional and spent the time to find out exactly what we needed. We highly recommend him!

Sp
Review №43

After being deployed twice in under two years, it is a challenge to schedule a proper wedding which was important for my wife and I. We were referred to James Daniel Entertainment with very high expectations in hopes that they would help make this important day to us one to remember for a lifetime. They did just that, except in the wrong way.Two minutes before introductions, the DJ told us that he did not have the songs for our first dance, the daughter father dance, nor the mother son dance. The DJ could not mix music, which resulted in multiple awkward silences, and he did not play the types and genres of music requested. Also nothing that we scheduled on the itinerary that we provided was complied with. With this disaster, one of our friends who was a DJ in college had to take over from the DJ provided and only then did people start dancing.The photo booth was a disaster. The company promised my wife a guest book that we could pictures in. This did not happen and now my wife and I dont have a guest book for our wedding. The individual working the photo booth was not inviting or advertising the photo booth and instead just sat in a chair to the side of it. This also resulted in many of our guests not being aware that we even had a photo booth.In an attempt for James Daniel Entertainment to rectify this situation by some sort of financial refund, we were told that asking for even half of it back was unreasonable after ruining one of the most special days in my life as well as my wifes.

To
Review №44

James Daniels Entertainment provided the music for my father in law’s 90th birthday. Nothing short of fabulous. Had the guests smiling, dancing and partying from the moment the music started.If I could give more stars I would. Went over and above and exceeded all expectations.

Ch
Review №45

After many years (25+ years) of working with the James Daniel Entertainment and Jimmy Romaniello, Paul Lacano, Sean Big Daddy, Nico and the rest of the group..it has been an extreme pleasure to find an operation that doesnt Rest On Their Laurels. Their professionalism, their care and their Spirit Of Excitement that they bring to every event and reception we orchestrate together is welcomed with open arms by all who are participating in the day. We never hesitate to recommend them to our couples, families and clients on all of our events. They are a huge part of making the various happenings throughout the festivities go smoothly and enjoyed by all. With the 20+ events that we work together annually we have NEVER received a hint of even minor dissatisfaction. We are way over due on posting this review; so we are honored to have the opportunity to work with an entertainment group like James Daniels and the unique talents and vibrant personalities they bring to every gathering. Looking forward to orchestrating many more events together.

Tr
Review №46

I have seen James Daniel Entertainment at so many events over the years and I’m so excited to have them at mine. Their creativity and genuine love for entertaining comes through every time!

Gr
Review №47

This company really knows how to make an event extra special. The DJ from the birthday party I recently attended had the entire place on their feet.

Ka
Review №48

As an Events Manager at the Lounsbury House, our team has made the decision to hire James Daniel Entertainment for many of our events, including our unforgettable Halloween Gala (our biggest annual fundraiser). In addition to providing an exceptional playlist for the dance crowd, James Daniel also set up a full casino upstairs, complete with craps, blackjack, Texas Hold Em and more. The casino setup and their crew was the talk of the town, and we cant wait to have them run the show again!

Li
Review №49

James Daniel Entertainment doesnt even deserve 1 star, thats asking for too much. I know businesses like this are successful by word of mouth. Unfortunately a party of 100+ people witnessed James Daniel Entertainment completely ruining a wedding. He didnt arrive with the guest list that the Bride and Husband submitted. He was not able to remix music on the spot. It was so humiliating for guests to watch the DJ step aside while a GUEST took over the opportunity for FREE. I work in property management and a lot of my residents ask for recommendations - James Daniel Entertainment will be one I tell my thousands of residents to AVOID.

pe
Review №50

Excellent job ! highly recommended. my sons party was a hit and the photo booth was so much fun thank you so much

Sa
Review №51

Great company! I went to a birthday party that they worked at and they did an amazing job! I would recommend them for your special events!

ce
Review №52

They were the DJs and the videographers for my sons wedding. I could not have been happier with both! The music was fun and everyone danced at the reception. The video was amazing and captured every guest having a good time. If youre getting married, book James Daniel! You will be very happy!

Je
Review №53

I have been to three weddings & one surprise party that used James Daniel Entertainment and they are hands down the best! They are extremely professional and accommodate all requests to ensure everyone’s experience is a memorable one. James Daniel provided the lighting for two of the events I attended (on top of music and photo booths) and did a beautiful job. They are the best entertainment company in the Fairfield County/NYC hands down!

Jo
Review №54

I recently was in a wedding that they were to provide DJ and photobooth services, this was the worst experience I have ever seen. The DJ didn’t have any of the “first songs”, couldn’t keep the music playing, and only played what he wanted. Thankfully a friend who had DJ experience from college stepped up and took over for him and got the event back on track. Only after she started getting things back in line did people begin dancing. I know that my friends spent a lot of time and energy planning this wedding and the last thing they needed was this worry about a DJ company that can’t perform as expected. Be a great company I’m sure for the local middle school semi formal.

Ro
Review №55

Paul booked a great steel band for my event! James Daniel always comes through for me! Wouldnt go anywhere else.

Ni
Review №56

The brides were very pleased (see attached picture).

Se
Review №57

I hired James Daniel Entertainment for my parents Anniversary and they were awesome. Great music and my parents were very happy!

Tr
Review №58

I recently attended a wedding with James Daniel Entertainment providing just that...a ton of entertainment, so much dancing I felt like I had run a marathon when waking the next day to try to move out of bed...and so much smiling I now have permanent smile lines on my face (not such a bad thing)!! The selection of music was in perfect timing to what you would dream of. This, my friends, come from clear concise communication with the Company throughout the planning. Since I grew up listening to funk, disco, rock and classics of my parents, thats all that was needed to keep everyone moving. Announcements of the wedding party were spot on, never skipping a beat......everything was like a well oiled machine...the bride and groom were elated. Thank you so much for your attentiveness..it doesnt go without mention JDE!!! Til next time!! See you in 2020

Ad
Review №59

I attended an awesome wedding with James Daniel Entertainment for my good friends Valeria & Jason’s wedding. The DJ was professional, entertaining and played all the rights songs to keep us all dancing all night!

Sh
Review №60

Went to a wedding and Sean “Bid Daddy” was DJing and did a fantastic job. Everyone danced the entire night and he played all of the songs the bride requested. The whole reception was engaged and had a great time.would definitely reccommend!

Ca
Review №61

Highly recommend James Daniel Entertainment and DJ Paul! Not only was he great to work with, but he kept the guests at our daytime wedding moving nonstop with a great variety of music and was receptive to all requests.

Ji
Review №62

James Daniel Entertainment offers exceptional service and personal attention. If you want an incredibly great party that your friends talk about for years, you need James Daniel Entertainment!

Ka
Review №63

Save your time, energy, and money. This is not the company you want to play at your special event. Simply put, look somewhere else & you’ll thank me later. I could say so much more, but everything I would want to say has been said by the countless reviews below.

Ri
Review №64

Recently attended a wedding this company was hired to work, such an atrocious act from the company. It was so bad A GUEST AT THE WEDDING had to take over.The company even guaranteed the bride and groom a guestbook but did not even provide such agreement.I would stay far away from this company, your money would be better spent somewhere else.

su
Review №65

Went to a party where James Daniel Entertainment was the Dj and had photo booth great party! the dj new what tunes to play and it was non stop fun!

mo
Review №66

Had dj nico at my party it was a blast, he knew exactly what to play and also was awesome at helping present prizes for winners as we had a raffle definitely calling back for next years party thank you!

Gl
Review №67

Thank you for giving me the perfect wedding reception, The music, The Dj, the MC was excellent. Thank you..

Mi
Review №68

Threw my parents a 25th year wedding anniversary and decided to go with James Daniel Entertainment. Let me tell you - I am glad I did. The DJ got in contact with me very quickly, and throughout the whole process of picking out songs was very accommodating. The Photobooth and av was also above par. When the big day came, we were all stressed out because we didnt want it to be a flunk. Well guess what? The company set up hours in advance, told me everything would go great and it did! The pictures from the photobooth were crystal clear, you also get a text with your booth picture! The amber lighting was absolutely amazing, as well as the custom anniversary gobos. I could not have been happier, thank you so much James Daniel!

vi
Review №69

Just had my company x-mas party last Friday . It was a casino themed party and Neal and his dealers were very professional, it seamed like we were in Las Vegas. we would definitely use James daniel again .

Bo
Review №70

Jimmy,Fantastic night. Great sound highly recommend.

Ja
Review №71

Thank you so much did a excellent job with the casino!

br
Review №72

Very professional group of gentlemen I hired for a big av job thank you for your hard work on such short notice everything turned out great! thank you.

to
Review №73

Thanks you James Daniel our presentation was a total success and your AV team was awesome.

La
Review №74

They were hired for a wedding I attended and their services were so poorly executed that it ended up noticeably detracting from the reception. Heres a list of things they did wrong:1) The DJ showed up without the list of songs for the first dances, and let the couple know just minutes before they were scheduled.2) It became apparent that the DJ was pretty inexperienced, which resulted in awkward silences and confusion and required one of the wedding guests to take over for him. He did not adhere to the list of requested music genres he was asked to play, and did not follow the planned itinerary of the evening.3) The couple also had a photo booth set up for the night, and they were assured the staff person on duty would be attentive and welcoming. Instead, he sat in the corner and did not talk to anyone. Many of the guests didnt even know there was a photo booth there.4) The pictures from the photo booth were supposed to be put together in a guest book, which didnt happen.5) The company is now refusing to even partially refund the couple and are also withholding the pictures from the photo booth.

Le
Review №75

We had a large family wedding at the Candlewood Inn and the lack of professionalism and awareness from James Daniel was awe-inspiring.The volume was consistently too loud to have conversation over dinner (I get doing that during dance times, but not DURING dinner). The crowd was split pretty evenly between generations (30s and 55+) and both generations were LITERALLY fighting over who got the ear plugs that a few people came prepared with. When I approached the DJ to ask him to turn it down during dinner, he was watching football on his Ipad behind the DJ stand. Just a complete lack of awareness of reading the crowd.There was a period of time when the dance floor was full and people were having a good time, however many of us escaped to the mosquito infested outdoors to have any semblance of conversation (we did conclude that the volume was correct for normal listening / dancing was approximately 20 ft out from the closed off venue).Maybe the coordinators of the event knew what they were signing up for, but as attendees, while the wedding was fantastic overall, we were not impressed with James Daniel Entertainment.

Em
Review №76

Please do NOT hire James Daniel Entertainment for any of their services. They are the most unprofessional, disrespectful company I have ever worked with in my life.To start with the DJ for our wedding FORGOT OUR MUSIC which resulted in long awkward silences, messing up our first dance song, completely ignoring how everything was scheduled and playing little to none of the songs we had spent hours picking. The only reason the night was salvageable was when a friend and wedding guest took over the music for the DJ.When we called the company to explain the horrendous evening their company was responsible for we got push back, were called ‘looney and ‘unreasonable and the owner defended his DJ and called what had happened a ‘bummer’. Well that ‘bummer’ was something that ruined our wedding. DJs bring people together and make a happy time even happier. they should not be responsible for wedding guests telling you they cannot believe how well you are staying composed and how they would be hiding in the bathroom crying if this was their wedding.Finally, we had a photo booth. there were a number of problems with this but the biggest was they failed to provide a photo book, which had been confirmed multiple times. This photo book they did not provide was supposed to be our guest book. so due to this we do not have a guestbook for our wedding. They were also supposed to dropbox the photos to us so we could share them on social media. Due to us not liking the service and writing a bad review they are refusing to send us our photos until we take the original review down.As the bride of a wedding that I can never redo I am heartbroken over what happened at my wedding but I am devastated with the disrespect and unprofessionalism I received from this company. Please save yourself the pain I am in and do not work with this company.

Al
Review №77

James Daniel Entertainment is the worst. I was a groomsman in a wedding this past weekend where one of my best friends just married the love of his life and this company sent speakers that were too small for the venue so no one could hear the music or the speeches in the back of the room. They also did not have the pre-selected song list or the songs for the first dance, father-daughter dance, or mother-son dance. The delays were incredibly awkward as the bride and groom were trying to tell him which songs were correct as he was trying to find then online. No one was dancing at all until the groom ejected the James Daniel Entertainment DJ and brought in another DJ who saved the remainder of the evening. Then, when they asked for a partial refund the owner was extremely rude and refused to do so. I wouldn’t use these guys unless you want a crappy wedding where all of your planning is thrown away and no one dances or can hear the speeches. If I could give them 0 stars I completely would.

Ju
Review №78

Unfortunately, I dont have the best reviews for James Daniel Entertainment. From start to finish their lack of preparation held the wedding, I attended, back from being a great time. The host was off, the music was eh, and the photobooth looked like it was homemade. In all fairness, at least they didnt mess our names up in the introduction.Nobody wants their first dance to be awkward. For two minutes the DJ was trying to find the song and it felt like an eternity. Weve all been in that situation but, with the expectations we had, it shouldnt have happened. Somebody broke the silence with YouTube. Really...? No bride and groom should be motivating guests to enjoy the reception. Thats not their job. To boot, the music sounded like a playlist from 2006.To put the icing on the cake, no pun intended, the photobooth looked like a rushed job. I dont even think anyone knew it was there until closer to the end of the night. It was blanketed with these white sheets and the wires were all over the floor. Very unprofessional.Just to close this out, I wouldnt recommend this company for a superbowl party. The cost far outweighs the return on investment. I hope this was able to help whoevers reading this. Youre saving your money.

El
Review №79

Where to begin... First the DJ messed up the first dance song. When the bride and groom were at position they looked over at the DJ and he just kind of gave them a confused look... turns out he didnt have the song list with him and decided to wait until the first dance to let the bride know that. For the rest of the night he played random songs and a few that were on the brides DO NOT PLAY list. No one wants to do the electric slide at the wedding anymore. But thanks to the DJ we were all forced to bring it back now yall. The only reason the music wasnt a total disaster is because one of our friends took over for the DJ and literally held his had through out the rest of the evening instructing him on what songs to play. Understandably, the bride and groom has asked for their money back but the company has refused.

Ca
Review №80

Unprofessional. Didn’t have mother and son or father and daughter dances ready, which caused the bride and groom a lot of stress. I would look elsewhere for a wedding dj.

Sa
Review №81

Would NOT recommend. They ruined my sister’s wedding by messing up the music for the first dances. All the guests were confused and felt awkward. Additionally, they were very unprofessional and offensive with how they handled the issues. The boss was virtually impossible to get ahold of.

Ca
Review №82

Cant believe how terrible this DJ was. He managed to turn a special event into a nightmare.

Ly
Review №83

Worst DJ ever. Completely ruined the wedding.

Jo
Review №84

My wife and I hired James Daniel Entertainment to provide DJ and Lighting Services for our wedding reception on June 27 at the Darien Community Association. They were extremely helpful and easy to work with for the entire process. The light crew set everything up a day in advance and returned at the end of the night to collect everything with no damage to the venue. We had 107 guests at our reception and Jimmy did a great job getting them all up and dancing after dinner. The online program for uploading our requests prior to the event was very easy and Jimmy even was even able to play an obscure track off of someones phone through his system the night of the party.

Pa
Review №85

Don’t be cheap. Spend the money and get a real dj, or just due without one.

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  • Address:125 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06901, United States
  • Site:http://jamesdaniel.com/
  • Phone:+1 203-969-2400
Categories
  • DJ service
  • Audio visual equipment rental service
  • Casino
  • Entertainment agency
  • Event planner
  • Lighting consultant
  • Party planner
  • Photo booth
  • Video editing service
Working hours
  • Monday:9:30am–5:30pm
  • Tuesday:9:30am–5:30pm
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:9:30am–5:30pm
  • Saturday:9:30am–5:30pm
  • Sunday:9:30am–5:30pm
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