Recent testimonials from clients
August 7th, 2010 Greens at Renton ,Simcoe
Aaron and Kendra Silverthorne's wedding
" Adrian went far beyond simply showing up at our wedding and playing some music. Upon his arrival he quickly analyzed the set-up of the venue and made a couple of suggestions which helped us arrange the dance floor in a much better orientation than we had originally thought of. The end result... more room for dancing and a set-up that optimized sound in every spot of the venue. His ability to read the crowd was amazing as well; it was as though he could read people's minds! All night the dance floor was packed as he played one perfect song after another, and even though he played a mix of songs from different decades and genres, every song seemed to fit perfectly with the song preceding and the song that followed. Many people stayed later than they had intended because they were enjoying themselves so much that they lost track of time. Overall, Adrian's attention to detail allowed for the ceremony, dinner and reception to run seamlessly and made the entire day perfect; we truly couldn't have asked for more!"
- Aaron and Kendra Silverthorne
Thanks again for all your help and for a great night!
August 6th, 2010 Rivergarden inn Stratford
Scott and Sarah Keleman's Wedding
I had the pleasure of engaging the services of A&M Sounds for my wedding reception in August. Right from the start, I was struck by the professional and helpful attitude displayed by Adrian, my contact at the company. Rather than being passively engaged for the event, Adrian went beyond what I expected, offering me helpful suggestions and questionnaires in the effort to ensure no detail went unnoticed, and thus that our event would go off as perfectly as possible. He was flexible on payment schedules, prompt on processing all requests and payments, and as a whole made the planning in the months prior to the wedding nearly effortless.
In the final days leading to the event, he was easy to contact, and did all he could to ensure preparations were in motion. He made the effort to contact the location to ensure their sound system and available space would be suitable, and this led to an easy and (from my perspective) problem-less set-up. In truth, Adrian’s efforts ensured that not one iota of stress was added to the “big day”, which in itself was an absolutely priceless service.
As to the event itself, Adrian’s handling of the reception was masterful. He had already touched base with me regarding the types of music I enjoyed, and he adhered to those restrictions with a dedication I appreciated, while still managing to find a mixture of music that included both favourites and music that I had forgotten, but was completely suited to the tastes of my Wife and I, and as such heartily appreciated!
And this was only the beginning. He was proactive, engaging the guests to try and find requests. He was understanding of personal connections, as an example going to my grandmother to get a special request from her where-by she and I might share a dance, and make the moments of the reception that much more special. This was but one of many moments that he arranged.
I was very impressed with Adrian’s spontaneity as well. Following a surprise trip to New York, his fast connection and playing of Sinatra’s “New York, New York” in the background was not something we had set up in advance. He simply had the presence of mind and quick wit to provide that background at the perfect moment, once speeches had been made, and hugs were being shared, and his music only made the moment more poignant.
I could easily write pages on the subtle nuances that clearly indicated Adrian’s talent for playing a crowd, but I think it suffices to say that in a group that was fun but not prone to dancing, Adrian’s choices and charisma and consideration to the people present ensured that the dancing did not stop for the full 6 hour reception, and that everyone found themselves at some time catered to so that they could participate. That my very elderly grandfather, who had not danced in decades, was seen on the dance floor for two numbers is ample evidence of just how excellent the music was. And certainly, there was never a moment…even when my mother requested an archaic, completely silly country song!...when Adrian said the words ‘we don’t have that one’. The music was simply great!
I would highly, completely recommend this service to anyone in the region who needs a DJ for their special event, be it wedding or other. I am completely confident in saying that you will find A&M Sounds, and Adrian in particular, a choice you will not regret, that will provide no difficulties, and will make your event even more enjoyable, as it did mine!
July 31st, 2010
Mike and Kate Holt's wedding at Canadale Nurseries, St. Thomas
"Hi Adrian, Just wanted to let you know everything went great for the wedding. Vince and Tony were excellent with the music, and the dance floor was packed all night. Great job! Thanks again! "
From Kate's father:
Hi Adrian: . The general consensus was that the music was great - the dance floor was full till 1:00am. Thanks for the extras - much appreciated. I hope your guys enjoyed the meal - it was delicious. Tom Intven, Canadale Nurseries
July 10th, 2010
Amanda and Jarrett's wedding at the Shedden Keystone Complex
" We had Vince as our DJ for both the stag and doe and the wedding. Guests at both events stated how much they enjoyed the music and the fact that the DJ listened to their requests. Not only was our DJ playing great music the whole night, he was also supporting us with all the timing and announcing throughout each event. We could not have been happier with our route of music! Thanks A&M sounds and vince, you made our day less stressful and more enjoyable- Jarrett and Amanda Feairs."
July 9, 2010
Courtney and Patrick Morrissey's wedding at Elsie Perrin Williams Estate
Adrian, our family and friends were extremely complimentary. My new husband and I recently had our wedding service outdoors of a large estate house and later had the evening party indoors. This required excellent sound systems that would work effectively in both locations. Everyone was very complimentary about being able to hear and feeling part of the ceremony. Additionally the timing of the music was perfect. Later, Adrian assisted with making sure we had the proper equipment for the wedding party members to make speeches and again, this was clear and crisp. The music selection for the later part of the evening was extremely varied and very popular with all ages in the crowd. The order of selection of the music encouraged many guests to dance and most notably, a number of the guests danced for two to three hours straight with very little stopping to rest. Rarely was there music when no one was dancing and Adrian noted that if this were to happen, he would fade the music out to then bring in a more enticing selection. However, this was not necessary on this particular evening. It was also nice in the enclosed room that people could stand in front of the speakers and not feel like their ears were being blasted. The level of sound was exceptional. Of special note was that Adrian provided glow necklaces for guests and while the children especially enjoyed having these on the dance floor in the darkness, adults also were also using then as they danced. Adrian's professionalism and attention to detail were also evident and given his willingness to help make the evening a success and his pleasant personality, he was easily approached by many guests seeking music choices. While the evening wound down by 1:00 a.m., it was striking that probably 80% of the guests had remained until the end of the evening, which was in large part due to Adrian and the pleasant party atmosphere he helped create.
July 4, 2010
Wedding for Lisa and Sheri
Adrian –
Words cannot express how grateful we are for the amazing music you provided for our wedding. You played THE perfect playlist. From the jazz when guests arrived to the awesome dance music late in the night – everyone raved about you. Thank you for making sure that even those celebrating decades of anniversaries were also included in the music selections. Watching parents, aunts and uncles dance to “their” music was one of the highlights of the evening.
Thank you for your professionalism and the care you took to make sure everything was perfect. We can’t thank you enough!
June 19th, 2010
Fund-raiser for day-care in Langton for Jaime Prouse(Bilger)
Adrian - I heard so many compliments on your DJ Vince...he did a great job keeping the party going!
thanks so much!
Jaime
May 29th, 2010
Callie Smith's Stag and doe
Good Morning Adrian,
I just wanted to thank you for all your help on Saturday night! We had a blast and the music was great, and all the other events went very smoothly!
We are very excited about the wedding, and it's nice to know that we will have the best DJ in town!
Sincerely,
Callie
May 22nd, 2010, Grand Bend
Margo and Ron McLachlin's Reception
Just a note to thank you immensely for a job well done.
The people that were at the dance were still talking about the fabulous DJ and the music on Monday !!
We had a great time and are extremely glad that Deb and Paul recommended you.
Thanks again !!
March 20th, 2010, London Club
Teresa and James Murray Reception
Hi Adrian,
Thanks so much for Saturday! We all had such a great time. I had no idea that my mom taught you years ago. Small world eh? We had a ton of compliments on your services. And I apologize for any excessive sweat that may be on you equipment from the numerous dance-offs taking place.
Thanks again,
Teresa and James
March 20th, 2010 Shedden Keystone Complex
Amanda Demelo's Stag and Doe
Hi Adrian, Vince was amazing! I look forward to having him for the wedding.
The elimination game you supplied was a blast!
Thank you, Amanda
November 27th, 2009 Port Stanley Wharf
OPSEU, Local 159, St.Thomas Christmas Party
Remember "starting with a song foundation gives you a better chance to succeed" I feel A&M sounds had plenty of get up and shake it music available when we hired them for our Christmas Party in November of 2009. Our members had a great time at the Wharf dancing to Adrian's picks. It was the perfect wedding of too much wine and the desire for a good time mixed with hit parade favourites, that had us all Ga Ga about the music , the dancing , the fun. I think our group succeeded here. Adrian of A&M had the good management to offer to M.C. most of the evening and made it flow- from gift distribution to the appeal of his gag prizes- " A box of steaks" , yeah right !! I would recommend this Disc Jockey Service as a hedge against being disappointed by others of lesser quality. Adrian of A&M Sound even donated his time and equipment to our Union Rally for Health care!! I wish this company plenty of success. Regards, John Smallwood President,OPSEU,Local 159. St.Thomas
October 17th, 2009
Laura and Jesse Pye, Old Courthouse London, Ontario
My husband, Jess and I went with A & M Sounds for both our stag and doe and our wedding, just a couple of weeks ago at The Old Court House. Phil did a great job at the stag and doe and Adrian definitely helped in maintaining a fun, relaxed and very comfortable atmosphere for our guests and for us.
Our choice was an easy one...It was starting to become overwhelming, hearing from different companies who see you as another booking...When I met Adrian, he was extremely friendly, informed me of some issues that may arise due to the location of our venue, and offered his phone number to help our DJ, should we go with another company. From the time we booked, we felt comfortable with the choice and were extremely happy to have Adrian's support, suggestions and expertise.
We met with Adrian a couple of weeks before the wedding and he sat down with us to take our LONG list of guest song requests, hear what was important to us and to get a feel for the kind of atmosphere we were looking for. He definitely made the night about us and not about what he thought was best for us.
Adrian definitely went above and beyond to make everything extra great; During a speech, a song was mentioned and immediately following, he played a clip of the song...It's the little details that make it just that great! Throughout the night, he continued to help us feel relaxed and he really seems to always have a smile on his face and a kind word to say.
We've received so many compliments about the dinner music, the great song selections and the professionalism that Adrian showed, while still being exceptionally friendly with our guests. I would unhesitatingly recommend A & M Sounds to any of my friends or family. We're so happy with the way both the wedding and the stag and doe went; two celebrations in need of great music!
October 3, 2009
Erin and Steve's Wedding at Sunningdale Golf & Country Club
Adrian was the DJ for my wedding on October 3 in London.
Music is really important to my husband and I, and Adrian exceeded our high expectations and hopes. We had a lot of music requests and specific songs to be played at certain times, and the night could not have gone any smoother! The dance floor was packed all night, and Adrian made sure he played all the music requests, even the really random stuff!
Adrian looked and acted like a true professional, start to finish. He came outside while I was waiting in the Limo with my bridal party to introduce himself and tell me that everything was ready to go. He played a wide range of music that kept everyone dancing, from oldies, fun 80's and 90's stuff, to the latest hits. My husband and I are still talking about how great he was! There were many special touches (my maid of honour mentioned a U2 concert we had gone to together, and after her speech he played a U2 song!!) - I would highly recommend Adrian and A&M for your wedding - don't look any further!!
Halls that recommend
A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service
Quai Du Vin Winery and Estates, Sparta Ontario
www.quaiduvin.com
Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club, Port Stanley
www.kettlecreekgolf.com
St.
Thomas Golf & Country Club
www.stthomasgolf.com
Sunningdale Golf and Country Club, London
www.sunningdalegolf.com
Stone ridge Inn and Conference Center, London
www.stoneridgeinn.com
London Hunt Club, London
www.londonhuntclub.on.ca
Forest City Golf Club, London
www.fcngolf.com
Elmhurst Inn, Ingersoll
www.elmhurstinn.com
The London Club, London
www.londonclub.com
Port Stanley Wharf, Port Stanley
www.portstanleywharfrestaurant.com
The Four Seasons Restaurant, London
www.fourseasonsrestaurant.ca
Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend
www.oakwoodinnresort.com
Portuguese Club, London
Best
Western Lamplighter Inn, London
Delta Armories, London
Aylmer Legion
Knights of Columbus, Aylmer
Pleasant Valley Golf and Country Club, St. Thomas
St.
Thomas Seniors Center
St. Anne's Center, St. Thomas
St.
Thomas Legion
Here are some testimonials
from past years. We feel it's important to keep both past and present
testimonials on our web-site to show potential clients that our
performance is consistent throughout our twenty-five years in business.
May 13, 2006
Wedding
"In my opinion, one of the
most important decisions I had to make while planning my May 2006
wedding was hiring the “right” DJ. As someone who has been to my fair
share of weddings, I truly felt that the entertainment makes all the
difference in a having a great night. I wanted a DJ who would keep
people happy and also respect my wishes of music that we enjoyed. I
surprised myself when I ended up booking A & M Sounds after just one
conversation with Adrian. There was something about the conversation
that we had (40 minutes long!) that gave me great confidence that I was
hiring a talented and responsible professional. Adrian was the DJ at our
wedding and I could not have been happier. He was open, easy to talk to
and made the planning and the evening run very smoothly. He was eager to
give suggestions but never pushed anything on us. He never caused me any
stress, which means more than he will ever know. He played an amazing
amount of music in all different genres and kept people of all ages
dancing throughout the night. I could not have been happier with the
result. We had an amazing night and I know that the music played
throughout our dinner and reception had a great deal to do with that.
"I would be happy to
recommend Adrian and A&M Sounds to other brides and anyone looking to
plan an amazing party! Thank you Adrian, your demeanor and fun outlook
really made an excellent addition to our special day!"
- Tracey MacPhee
"As another note, having
recently planned and celebrated my wedding I can truly express to other
brides that after the big day is over you wonder whether everyone had a
good time. The night goes by so quickly, especially if you are having
fun. I have been told over and over that the music at our wedding was
great and that it really reached all ages in attendance without sticking
to one generation too much. I was so pleased to know it was enjoyed. I
danced the whole night but when you are in the centre of your day you
don’t notice all the little things. I have been to so many wedding were
the DJ/Band had been very disappointing and I can certainly say that
those are the weddings that I remember leaving early! Take the time to
get to know the people who you are trusting with your day before booking
them. Make sure they are a good match to your personality and that they
are open to your suggestions and wishes. It is really going to make a
huge difference to how you and your guests enjoy the day!"
 July 4th, 2009
Amy & Daryl's wedding
"Adrian was awesome to work with! We
wanted our guests to have an amazing evening and we knew music played a
big part in making that happen. It was evident to us that Adrian was an
experienced and professional DJ - I don't think the dance floor was
lacking dancers at any part of the evening - he knew what to play and
when to play it!
We also have to give Adrian credit for his very prompt responses to our
questions in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding day... I'm
sure any couple who is planning a wedding would agree that speedy
responses are key to a good vendor! We would recommend Adrian to any
couple who wants to give their guests a great party at their reception!"
- Amy & Daryl Smith July 4, 2009
September 05,2009
Andre & Justyna's Wedding at the London Portuguese Club
When choosing a DJ for our wedding on September 5th 2009, we understood how important it was to choose the right DJ to making an unforgettable wedding, and that was exactly what we had. We found AM Sounds Deejay after being referred to them by four different people, and after speaking to Adrian Peters we were not only excited but relieved that we finally found the right person. I am Polish, and my husband is Portuguese, so we had a variety of cultures, and age groups to entertain, and Adrian did a phenomenal job. The night of the wedding, he was not only an amazing DJ, but acted as our own personal wedding planner as well. He was overseeing the night, making sure that everything went smoothly, and fulfilled everything we asked of him, even when we asked him to keep the children quiet during speeches! He played a variety of music, kept the crowd dancing the entire night. His calm, caring, relaxed nature kept us at ease, and allowed us to fully enjoy our special day. Thank you Adrian for an unforgettable night, you did a great job!
Yours truly, Andre & Justyna Pinto
July 22, 2006
a backyard
wedding
"We had a wonderful backyard
wedding on July 22, 2006. Vince was our disc jockey and was part of the
entire event. Vince had music playing while guests were arriving, during
the ceremony and provided services for the MC and speeches too. Once the
ceremony and dinner were done Vince played music from 7 PM until 1 am.
Throughout that entire time the dance floor was never empty! We had an
absolutely perfect party, and it even rained for the most of the day! We
had a large wedding with approximately 250 people under one tent and
throughout the whole night people were dancing. The song selection that
Vince had chosen as well as the variety he provided was excellent. Our
grandmas, parents, our parent’s friends, and our friends all commented
on how great the music was and how much fun they had. I know people made
song requests and had their choices played throughout the night as well.
In addition Vince contributed to some comic relief as our family dog
tried to steel some beef and Vince quickly provided background music of
'who let the dogs out'. I have to apologize because we did not even
provide any direction as to what we wanted for music either and Vince
still succeeded. We gave him one song that we wanted to hear for the
ceremony and the rest was up to him! We had a great time and if asked
what we would change if we were to do it again, our answer would be
nothing! Everything was perfect and Vince along with A & M sounds helped
make the night a huge success! Thanks Adrian and Vince for everything we
truly had a great wedding."
- Jody and Jed
"Adrian, I was extremely
impressed with the night. Phil did an awesome job and I hope it all went
well from your perspective. It was a pleasure dealing with you and Phil.
You will definitely be recommended by Jennifer and myself."
- Kris
January, 2008
wedding
"While planning our January
2008 wedding my sister gave us the greatest piece of advice: "Don't even
bother looking around for a DJ, just hire Adrian". Adrian was the DJ at
my sister's wedding in October 2005 and it was an amazingly fun party
and we had danced the night away. That was exactly what we wanted for
our wedding and it was even better than we could imagine! Adrian is
great at playing what everyone wants to hear. Requests are always taken
seriously and that makes a big difference to the guests attending the
wedding. We have had many people comment on how wonderful the music was
(including one of our bridesmaid who has already booked Adrian for her
own wedding) and many of those comments were about how Adrian actually
played the song they requested. There was never a lull in the music and
the dance floor was bouncing for a straight five hours! Adrian was
always one of the most professional "wedding professional" that we dealt
with during the wedding planning stages. He had great advice on
everything for the wedding and was easy to get along with and to make
plans for the wedding with. We were more than comfortable to have the
music - which was one of the most important things to us - left in his
very capable hands! Thanks Adrian!"
- Nadine & Demetre Poulos
A wedding at the Stone ridge
Inn
"Our daughter recently was married. The
wedding took place at the Stone ridge Inn just south of London. The
reason I mention this is because the wedding ceremony and the reception
both took place there. Adrian provided the music for the ceremony and
the reception. Adrian's participation and performance was... in a
word... super! My wife and I had never met or knew Adrian before we
started planning for our daughter's wedding. We were referred to him by
a couple different sources. As many people go through, you want your day
to be special and have the guests enjoy it. And enjoy it they did! Ample
time before the wedding allowed for us to choose the music for the
different dances (father/daughter dance, etc.) and it all was done and
timed great. The ceremony music was of our choosing and Adrian provided
it or played music we had and asked to be played. The timing of the
ceremony music was great. He assisted the bridesmaids and the bride and
myself in the hallway prior to coming down the aisle to insure perfect
timing. The reception music was of his choosing. The idea was to provide
a fun crowd with some good 'get on the floor' dance music and have fun.
Our guests all mentioned the fact that there were people on the dance
floor from the first song to the last song of the night. Fast songs and
slow songs blended together nicely and seemed seamless. The guests
responded and participated. Our close friends made a point about telling
us what a good time they had and our photographer commented 'I have been
to a lot of weddings and Christmas parties... if he has them up already,
you’re gonna have a great night'. But I think the best compliment came
from the girl at the front desk the next morning when she said,
'Although there was another wedding here last night, you folks sounded
like you were having a lot more fun'. A night to remember indeed. Would
we use his services again?... absolutely!"
- Pat and Tammy Pinnoy, St.. Thomas
A wedding
"When a couple is planning their
wedding, they are told to expect a hiccup along the way. Ours was a big
hiccup. In the confusion of our pre-wedding days, we forgot to hire a
DJ. Less than 3 months before our wedding and we were frantically
searching for a DJ available. Luck must have been on our side because we
stumbled across Adrian from A & M Sounds. With very little
organizational time and direction fro us, Adrian was able to turn a
potential disaster into a memorable success. His professionalism and
pleasant disposition were commendable. His ability to read the audience
and involve the guests was remarkable. We have heard nothing but
positive comments from our guests in regards to the music. Everyone
enjoyed themselves and danced well into the night. We would highly
recommend Adrian to any of our friends and wish him all the best in his
future endeavors."
- Debra and Jason Page
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