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More Bar/Bat Mitzvah Comments: "We are exhausted, but very happy with the memories of our
reception. Solomon and Ben were perfect. They did an incredible job of "working
the crowd" to provide a variety of music. Our guests varied in age from 9 mos
to 76 years, with 40 kids age 12--14 years. Other entertainment was provided at
the party by casino dealers and air-brush hat painters. Sol and Ben did an
amazing job of selecting music so that persons interested in dancing were able
to dance. I don't think the dance floor was ever empty, even though the kids
stayed at the poker/roullette tables longer than we had planned. I have had
nothing but compliments from our guests." "The night was amazing as you know it flew past. Your crew did
a fantastic job. I know they had a tight schedule due to the hotel running late
, but you would never know. They actually brought an extra T.V. and that ended
up working perfectly it was a nice add on thank you to Mark. We had lots of
compliments on the ongoing slide show, people loved it. Wow, your crew actually
bought my daughter a present...can you believe it!!!!!!!!!! The only thing I
would let you know is that McKenzie was slightly disappointed because we
thought she was going to have Sasha at the party as a motivator. Overall your
team was sensational. Your whole organization has been nothing but professional
polite and easy and fun to work with. Thank you! I'm sure you'll be hearing
from us again! I have given lots of recommendations." "We had a wonderful time and you ALL did a great job! You kept
the party moving, and the feedback has been consistent that it was a great kids
party. Most importantly, Josh and Nicole had a great time! Nicole says you
"ROCK" and she loves you and your party skills. Josh said it was the best night
of his life, and it was awesome (a billion times). It went by too quickly. We
knew we could count on you!" "I wanted to write and thank you. My son had a wonderful time
at his celebration following his becoming a Bar Mitzvah. His friends talked
about the party for weeks. Many of them don't usually dance but there was not a
kid sitting down at this party. Please know we would recommend you to anyone.
We were particularly impressed with how you made the party unique to us. I have
attended other parties you have MC'd and they were different -- fun but
different. You followed my son's requests and made the event what he wanted. He
will have lasting fond memories of the simcha!" "Everything went very well. We had a huge crowd of enthusiastic
kids on a pretty small dance floor. Bawb was terrific and kept them well
engaged. Ben and Nina did a great job as well." "Solomon was excellent. A pleasure to work with and everyone
had a good time." "Tyrone and AJ were great! They got all the kids out of their
little cliques and all dancing all night! You know, I had been a little worried
because the kids came from three different schools. Tyrone and AJ had just the
right blend of music and games to entice even the shy kids out on the floor. I
have already had inquiries from two parents of kids that have Bar Mitzvahs
coming up as well as the photographer and I passed on your names" "Just wanted to let you know that the bat mitzvah went great
and Solomon and the rest were all terrific. The girls were great and you were
100% right about the photo bar. It was a major hit! Everyone really raved about
the music and the way the kids were handled. We thought he managed the event
extremely well." "We all had a wonderful time. Thank you!" "Everything was so amazing!!! You were great!" "The event was wonderful, and Mark was perfect. We didn't spend
a lot of time planning with him as we figured he knew what to do, and we were
right. My daughter continues to see Mark at other parties where he is the DJ,
and now they seem to have a special bond. An extra benefit to it all going so
well. No question we will recommend your staff for future parties" "With Maya's Bat MItzvah last week it feels like we've finished a cycle, and boy, what a ride it had been. I recall we first saw you some 6 years ago at a friend's Bar Mitzvah, and our oldest one, Liat (11 years old at the time), told us firmly that she wanted you to do her Bat Mitzvah party. We already negotiated the party with another DJ/MC, but we caved in to her tears and we signed up with you. Oh, how sweet it was. You did a terrific job for us with Liat, and then with Sharon two years later, and now with Maya. We actually think Maya's party was the most challenging one, as we had more people (210), with more diverse age groups, and in a smaller venue. But you have worked your magic once again - the party was a smashing success, our guests (and us) had a wonderful time, and time went by so fast, and at the end nobody wanted to leave. We've been to many parties over the years - large and small, simple and extravagant - but the truth should be told - you are the best. You have an amazing talent to sense the crowd and get them going at the right time. The kids love you, the adults respect you, and all in all, everybody seems to have a good time. You are a gifted performer, and you always bring experienced, energetic, and very motivated staff with you. We want to thank you once again for your professionalism,
dedication, love and support for us. You've made your mark in our family album
forever, and you'll always be there within our family memories. We thank you
from the bottom of our hearts and hopefully we'll see you again in future
parties in years to come." "It was great. Everyone commented that this was the best D-Jay
that they had ever seen at a bar mitzvah. They loved the music, dancing, and
the combo of kid/adult activities, dancing. Feel free to use me as a reference.
I of course had seen Kevin in action before at the Chodosh and Adar bar
mitzvahs so I knew you would all be great!" "Patrick, Alex & Morgan were absolutely fantastic. So many
of my friends, and Emily's, commented on how fabulous the DJ was. Even the kids
who have already had their bat/bat mitzvah's said Emily's party was the best.
Your staff was professional, punctual, respectful and extremely easy to work
with. Patrick dealt with several situations with complete ease and confidence.
Our photographer wanted to stop and take a few photos just as the party was
hopping. Patrick was able to recover the momentum easily. Not an easy feat. The
people who work at Dublin Ranch even said they have never seen so many people
on the dance floor, and for the entire evening! My 17 year old, Andrew, even
asked Patrick if he could have a business card... he wants to come work for
you! That has to be one of the highest and most solid votes of confidence and
an enormous compliment to your company." "We had a ball and Mark was a pleasure to work with. He
understood we wanted to avoid the cliche music and get the adults and kids on
the dance floor, together we succeeded and it was memorable for all
concerned." "You and your team absolutely made the Bar Mitzvah celebration
a huge success. There was already a lot of energy in the room(s), but you were
quick to pick up on it and expanded it to fill the room to the rafters! We had
a large group and you were so professional and accommodating in helping us plan
for potential options as we considered the site where the party was and the
size of the group. You planned ahead well and the planning with the extra staff
and equipment paid off. My son and his friends had a great time in their party
and we had a great time in ours. When the groups got together, it was simply
joyous! You were careful to ask me and Neal along the way what could be done
better or differently and implemented our requests immediately. You obviously
love what you do and it showed in everything you did during the day. Your staff
was wonderful. I wasn't aware how hard they worked (although I never doubted
it) until I saw the video and realized how much they were working the kids
party. I know that was hard work, but they did it with enthusiasm,
professionalism and fun. Clearly every kid "of EVERY age" was having a great
time. I appreciated how positive they were in working with everyone. Please
thank your entire staff on mine and Neal's behalf. It was a magical day for our
family and each one of you contributed to that experience and our
memories." "Patrick was great!!! there was no bathroom drama, no kids on
cell phones, no freak dancing-- all the brandeis parents are happy and will be
calling you for their events." "We had a great time at the Bat Mitzvah. Mark was tremendous
and we couldn't be happier. In fact, we have already told him to put a hold on
the date for our twins in Nov. 2008. We thought he read the group well and did
a great job mixing games with dancing. Tyler, Kate and Jayne were also great.
Bottom line - we were thrilled with Denon and Doyle." "The party was great, solomon was great, and everyone had a
wonderful time. Your DJ (Jeremy) was responsive to requests for songs, there
was a good balance between kid and adult music, the kids loved the games (for
my life, I cannot figure out the chacha slide, but that is another story...),
and a number of people commented that it was the first time they had stayed til
the end of a bar mitzvah (we went til midnight) because they were having so
much fun. Is it too early to reserve Solomon for Alex's bar mitzvah in 3 years?
Thanks for making it so fun and easy and for bailing me out of my near-crisis
with our other DJ....You guys rock!" "Mark and the rest of the crew were out of this world. You are
the best. Any opportunity that I have to refer you, be sure that I will do
that." "The Teen party was EXACTLY what Brett wanted. The party was
fun from beginning to end, and I really think every single kid there had a
great time. You contributed to the party's success in so many ways: Your
conscientiousness in following up with us before the party led to you knowing
exactly what Brett wanted. Your suggestion about the decorations was the key
aspect turning the room into the feel we wanted. Your set up on the stage
furthered the mood of a real party. The choice of music was perfect. in fact
Moms were telling me that their kids told them that "the music makes the party
and Brett had awesome music". Your suggestion to hand out the glasses was a
winner. Another Mom told me, "My son wore those glasses all day on Sunday".
Nobody wanted the party to end, which is about the best testament we can give,
and everyone was saying it was the "coolest party ever". Thank you to you,
Kyle, Beverly, Claire, and the other guy (whose name I forget at the moment but
I'm sure the kids know it)" "Patrick is fantastic!!! Absolutely LOVE him. Thank-you again
for being so wonderful. I feel like I'm in such good hands with you. You've
really got good people working for you." "The party was fantastic and everyone had a blast. Kudos to
Solomon for managing to keep a group of kids age 7 and younger occupied for so
long, while managing to keep a large group of 13 year olds very happy! He was
fantastic and people were quite impressed with him. The Photo Bar was a HUGE
success. Everyone loved it from kids to grandparents. Tom said that we would be
getting a cd with all the pics on it, and I would really like to make sure I
get that from you as it would be a great keepsake of the evening!!" "Thank you so much for all you guys did to make Victoria's Bat
Mitzvah party a great success. Everybody had a wonderful time. The energy that
your crew created was tremendous. For 4 1/2 hours it was nonstop fun for my
daughter and her friends. Oh yeah, the adults enjoyed it too!! Thanks, again,
for helping to make Victoria's party a memorable celebration for all our family
and friends." "Thanks Dan - a great time was had by all. The best compliment
came from my daughter Ricki. She had a great time and told me she definitely
wants Patrick to be the DJ at her Bat Mitzvah (as Patrick knows, coming from
her this is a BIG compliment). She said "Patrick got all the kids involved in
games and dancing and he NEVER stopped - he was really cool and fun". So thanks
to everyone - we appreciate it." "We were THRILLED with the entire team! Patrick, Seth, Claire
and Beverly were all terrific! We will definately recommend you to any of our
friends in need of a DJ and would certainly use you again if we have a need in
the future. Fortunately, Jordan is our only child, so at least it won't be for
another Bar or Bat Mitzvah! Thanks for everything!" "The party was wonderful!. Bawb and Nina were fantastic, they
kept everybody dancing and entertained. The party did not "die down" at any
time, in fact we had to close down at 10:30 and everyone was at the dance floor
waiting for more. It did not go unnoticed, I got many compliments about the DJs
and I will be happy to recommend you and call you again for another party." "Dan, You are amazing! It has been such a pleasure working with
you. Alexander has a great time at his Bar Mitzvah Celebration even though he
wasn't dancing or air jamming the entire time, oh yeah, that was me with the
air guitar. Boy that was fun. We also want to compliment your crew, Ari, Sasha,
Jack and Gautam. They are fantastic and so personable. You all make everyone
feel welcome and at ease. Alexander had been coming out in the animal print
jacket and hat and his friends thought he was very lucky getting kisses from
the girls. Thank you for all your help and suggestions. Most of all thank you
for all that you and your crew do. We didn't worry and we got to have fun
throughout the event." "Kids leaving said it was the best party ever. Kyle and the
girls were great. I'd say it was a big success. Tom said we'd get a disc or
file with all the images from the Photo booth. Several people have asked for
photos so I would love to have those files. We do not have a date for Anna yet
but when we get it we will let you know, because of course we want you again. I
always know that I don't have to worry about the party when I have you
there" "Everything was spectacular. everyone was perfect. the kids had
a fabulous time. Addington is tremendous, he put his heart and soul into this
one. I unfortunately did not hang out on the dance floor and focus on the
motivators, but I know everyone had an incredible time. My nephew is being bar
mitzvah'd in NYC in June and insists on not just having motivators but a
specific one of yours with blond hair!" "The party was so much fun. The kids had a great time and the
adults were able to talk, and mingle, and enjoy watching the kids play. Mark
and the team were just wonderful. They really kept it going! The photo bar was
great as well. I would highly recommend your team and I hope we can work
together again for my other son, Benjamin, on his Bar Mitzvah." "The party was awesome due to the hard work, thorough
preparation and planning by Mark! He is incredible and using him, you never
have the need for a party planner. He is the party planner and I felt so
comfortable knowing he really knows how to throw a party! Mark really knows how
to make all the parts work. In fact, that is why I chose to have you provide
the photo bar rather than use another vendor. Mark really went out of his way
to make sure the party went smoothly and I really relied on him for guidance.
You are very lucky to have him on your team. I would recommend him highly to
everyone! He had a great team. I also appreciate the work of AJ with Jordan and
how accommodating all your staff was to our needs. You really take all the
stress out of party planning!" "Well we can not thank you all enough. It was all really
fabulous. Mark & his crew are incredible. Really, I had absolutely no idea
he was going to be so great... the kids had a ball, the adults did too &
the adults had a ball watching the kids. Mark really knows what he is doing and
he is such a nice person, which really helped us alot....cuz during all the
planning, we really needed the support (& education about how to do all of
this). And the buzz is...it was the best party ever!!!!!!!" "We should talk about Solomon. He listened, he delivered. Good
guy who did a great job! Definitely did all the right things, and made kids and
adults happy in the end. I'd recommend him to anyone (and in fact, already
have)." "I want to thank Mark Addington and his team for providing the ultimate party event for my daughter. The bat mitzvah party is the talk of her school right now. My friends all had compliments about the entertainment. Some of the comments were: the dj was great, the music was good, the dancers were amazing, the party kept flowing, there was no down time, the dj and dancers had so much energy, the dancers demonstrated so many dance steps, the dancers were not just showing off, the dancers were excellent and really tried to help the guests with dance steps, the dj is great, the photo booth was fun, the plasma screen was a great tool to see a preview, the photos were printed fast, no long lines for photos, the dances were fun,... Several friends told me that this was "the best party" they have ever attended. And I agree with them. I was so impressed with Mark, the dancers, and the music selection. I loved the extras put into the decoration of the dj archway (the surfboard and tiki fire) to fit our tropical theme. I was surprised to see the cute key chain backing depicting Lisa's name in her favorite color, hot pink, and the beach scene. This really showed how much effort Mark put into the party planning and that he took note of what Lisa likes. We signed up for the photo bar a couple of weeks ago, yet he had created this perfect key chain backing for the photos! I also appreciated getting the CD of the music used for Lisa's candle lighting. That was another nice surprise. The kids were thrilled with lots of "new" experiences at this party. I think they had never danced the Coco Jambo with glow necklaces (that was a great idea!), they LOVED the umbrellas with snow, they were hopping all over the bubble wrap, and they enjoyed the beach volleyball (really perfect for our theme!). The dancers were so talented and helped the kids learn dance steps to many songs. The whole crew was smiling and helping throughout the night. With so many new and exciting dances and events, the party was certainly memorable. And with all the giveaways, the kids went home with many souvenirs including the fabulous photos from the photo bar. That was a VERY popular station. One of the guys said that I can get a CD of the photos taken. How do I get that? That would be great! Throughout the process, Mark was always available to answer questions, give ideas, and really helped us plan this wonderful party. This was our first bat mitzvah so we relied on his expertise. My son is having a bar mitzvah in 3 years and as soon as I know his date, I'm going to call Denon & Doyle and request Mark Addington. He recruited a great team of dancers, dj, and photo booth workers. Mark and his team had high energy and provided non-stop entertainment. I want to thank Mark and his team for going way beyond my expectations. This party was so fantastic. My daughter LOVED it. Her friends LOVED it. My friends LOVED it. My husband and I LOVED it. My son LOVED it. Even my mother-in-law's friends were impressed. Everyone enjoyed themselves at the party and they all complimented the entertainment first. Then they would mention the food or decor. It was the mc, dj, dancers, music, and all the fun that really stood out. Thanks so much to Dennon and Doyle. I'm so grateful that Steve
Johnson, my videographer, recommended your company. I talked to Steve's wife
this morning and she told me that they only recommend your company because you
are the best. I agree." "Oh my god, they were awesome. They didn't stop for one minute.
The dance floor was packed the entire evening. Alex was incredibly happy, same
with Bob and Merritt. Just the right amount of EVERYTHING. The kids didn't want
to dance alone and the adults were real party animals. Patrick was terrific. He
knew he didn't have to soften this crowd and he didn't. Kudos to him and to
you." "I have to tell you that you, ari, courtney, aj, kyle and
gautum absolutely made the party. it was beyond our wildest expectations. the
dancers were fun and personable and the kids were absolutely in love with them.
YOU were incredible. your energy is so right on but, even more importantly,
your read on the party and your flexibility was incredible. you had the great
sense to allow the kids to keep jammin on their own, bobby was absolutely over
the moon! A party would no longer be a party without denon and doyle. thank you
so much for absolutely everything." "We had the best time ever!! Your guys were amazing!! Loved
every minute of it! Easy to work with and with such great attitudes!! Made the
party, the DJ's!!" "Mark and the entire crew were just sensational. I wouldn't
change a thing. Mark has just the right touch for making it work for adults as
well as kids. I will be recommending him to anyone who is looking for a DJ. I
believe Head-Royce will be contacting you about the 8th grade graduation
party." "The party was a great success and Beverley, Kyle, Pam, and
Kate all did a good job. I'll likely be in touch in the near future as my
younger daughter will have a Bat Mitzvah in 2 years." "Thank you for everything. What I appreciate the most about
using Denon and Doyle is your professionalism and attention to good service. I
was in a service business for quite some time and I always appreciate good
service. Your attention to detail and your follow up has been wonderful. I have
always said that good service is so easy to provide yet so hard to find. So,
thank you! Patrick and Michael were very professional and catered the party to
our son and our needs as well. I will definitely recommend you to our friends.
Everyone had a great time." "My husband and I were very pleased with D & D. Mark did a
great job. All the kids said they liked the mix of music. The dancers worked
hard in the beginning, running the games and getting everyone out on the floor.
Towards the end of the party, the kids seemed to want their privacy and to not
have the dancers on the floor. Mark picked up on this and called them back.
Overall, the level of enthusiasm was great as was the professionalism. We would
definately hire your firm again." -Michell & Susan Cohen, Presidio Log
Cabin, November 11, 2006 "Just want to thank you for the amazing job you all did. You
kept those kids busy the entire time. Everyone kept coming up to me and saying
how great of a job they thought you were doing. The kids as well as adults had
so much fun. We will definitely be calling you for Sydney's Bat Mitzvah. Thanks
so much for everything, I didn't have to worry about a thing. You were
great." "We had a blast. They were all wonderful. They kept all the
kids even our friend's 3.5 yo boy engaged and happy. Even us older folk got up
and danced. Everyone was saying it was one of the best Bar Mitzvah parties of
the season. Thank your staff for me. Solomon was GREAT." "It was amazing! I asked my Sam what he thought of the party
and he just smiled and said "Fun, Fun and Fun". Mark's attitude and commitment
to his client's needs is at the highest level I have ever seen in a service of
any kind, but the really exceptional quality is Mark and the entire team's
creativity and ability to adjust on the fly. Please give everyone our thanks
and gratitude for helping to make this a very unforgettable evening! Would we
use D and D and this team again? Well, I would like to book them for my second
Son's Bar Mitzvah, July 5th 2008!" "Mark and his team were wonderful. Thank you very much!
Everyone loved the party." "Just wanted to say thank you for another terriffic party. You
work so hard and do such a good job. I think everyone had a great time." "Our event was an SPECTACULAR success! Mark "got" who we were
and what we wanted from our very first conversation, and it went seamlessly
from there. Mark orchestrated a "Grand Entrance" for Seth, something I hadn't
thought of. When I saw the rapturous look on my son's face as he strutted to
the theme of his favorite show, "Kids in the Hall," I knew my son had been
given a moment he would always cherish, as would I. I am so grateful for Mark
and his crew for anticipating our every need; each song seemed specially chosen
to make the moment memorable; the games entertained the kids non-stop; the
parents could talk and eat instead of telling their children to sit still; and
the older folks mentioned several times how the music was not too loud. We even
had a couple of kids who want to become Jewish now! (Mark, the Tribe needs
you!!! JK :)) I sang Denon & Doyle's praises to the skies and passed out
cards to anyone with hands. You are our go-to guys for parties from now
on!" "We had a great time, the kids had a greater than great time.
Justin was king for the day and Patrick ensured that. He was the
best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never seen Justin have so much fun.
Everyone of his friends were having a great time. My favorite was watching them
jump on the bubble wrap and Justin running out in the Green jacket. The fact
that Patrick was able to find Cleveland Rocks was unbelievable." "I must take the time to compliment Mark Addington and his crew
for making our celebration the talk of the town. We are New Yorkers who grew up
in the disco age and appreciate when someone knows what they are doing. I must
say that I was more than impressed by their professionalism and talent by
putting together a great mix of perfect music as well as interaction with the
guests, Our New York crowd were even saying the D.J. and the crew are better
than anyone they have ever seen in New York. That's a huge compliment. My
husband and I both have businesses and already have been recommending your
services." "I can not speak highly enough of Mark and Tyler! I could tell
right away when I first spoke with Mark on the phone that he would be a dream
to work with, and he absolutely was. His vibrant personality and the passion he
has for his work was contagious. He showed extraordinary sensitivity in being
able to read the crowd and respond with the kind of interaction that was needed
at any given time, was super lively and fun, while being respectful with the
kids, which invited their participation without being embarrassing. I didn't
have as much interaction with Tyler, but the two of them seemed to be a great
team together. Please pass on my feedback to them, they were an absolute
pleasure to work with, and made Lyla's party a special memory that we will all
treasure." "Thumbs up for your company - especially for beverley - she's
very professional. Gautam was also a pleasure to work with. we have another
daughter coming up in a couple of years!" "Speaking for myself, my wife Helga, and for Julien, I can say
that we were thrilled with the party. Julien said that it was "fantastic" and
"the best bar-mitzvah party" he has attended. Julien says that all of his
friends feel the same way. Patrick was really dynamic. It was also nice that
you managed to involve the young children as well as the teenagers. So thanks
for a great event! We will definitely recommend you to our friends." "I thought you guys were amazing. Your team of motivators were
just perfect (although it seems that our guests were pretty easy to motivate).
The music mix was perfect. Funny how kids will really dance to anything; you
don't have to give them just Top 40, Kanye West, Eminem etc. They'll dance to
anything with a beat - though they won't admit it. Adults on the other hand
need to hear what they know - Motown, 70's music. And you guys hit the mix
perfectly. You really did make it easy for Sandy and me to just relax and enjoy
the party - and we really did enjoy the party. Thanks especially for
remembering to play "ThisOld Heart of Mine." For whatever reason, it remains
one of my absolute favorite dance songs. We have heard from a lot of people
about how comfortable they felt getting out on the floor dancing. Not to much
forced pressure to dance; they just wanted to get up and dance. It was really
perfect." "The Bar Mitzvah celebration (and the Bar Mitzvah) was
wonderful. Everyone had a good time. Mark, Tyler and Pam did a wonderful job.
Mark was particularly effective at getting Jordan up in the chair, and our
guests were all complimentary about him and the two, "shills" as my family
called them. Things went smoothly and as planned. Adults and kids were happy.
Couldn't ask for more. Well, my son is telling me there's one thing, apparently
he neglected to take home any of the goodies. We will be happy to recommend you
to others and/or to consider you when the need arises." "Thanks to all your Team! Everyone was great. I did get
compliments from some of guests as to how much they enjoyed how good the "dj"
was. Loved having dancers too! Again, thank you for being so easy to work with
and for making Erin's night a memorable and special one for her!" "The party was great! Mara and her friends had a blast. As a
parent you always want to make sure all the guests are having a good time, but
as I've learned, middle school kids just go in and out of emotional highs and
lows so fast no one can keep up. There were a few times when one or two of the
kids was having a hard time, but then a few minutes later they're fine. I think
you and your crew did an awesome job keeping things going. I saw a few kids the
next day and they said they were sore from non-stop dancing, So that's probably
the best compliment. And Mara said she had a great time and that matters most.
So thanks again for a fun party." "The party was unbelievable. Haley had comments at her school
all day long indicating that it was the "party of the year" I think both adults
and children had the best time yet. Mark is the best DJ around. He helped me
coordinate all of the vendors and deal with an especially tricky general
manager at our hall. Please feel free to have future clients ask me for
references . I look forward to booking my next daughters Bat Mitzvah with you
in January."
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