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"Mark and the group were wonderful and you will certainly be hearing from us again to book future events! Thanks again for everything!!"
"Your crew was fabulous. Mark was awesome. All in all a very successful evening thank you so much."
"The party was fabulous and the kids had a great time. When I asked our school Principal, who attended the event, how it went, he said, "It was perfect". I will strongly urge next year's class to contact you guys as soon as possible to book the same crew for the event next year. Mark was extremely professional and very pleasant to work with through the planning process and all the way up to the night of the event. Please tell him thank you for us for being someone we could rely on to do a great job of entertaining the kids while keeping the tone and the playlist appropriately PG13! Your crew couldn't have been better."
"You have a true treasure in Mark. He made the graduation a truly special celebration, not only for the graduates, but for the parents as well. When Mark walked in several of the graduates went up and hugged him, and they were so excited that he was there. Quite simply, it would not have been the same without him. We ended the event with a picture of Mark surrounded by the graduates. I also wanted to comment on the wonderful selection of music Mark played. He respected all of the parents while making it fun for the children. If you ever need a reference please feel free to use us. Thank you again, and thank Mark."
"Our committee met today and we all agreed that the kids were very happy with our party in general and with the dj in particular (none of us were there!) We do know they are harsh critics; throughout middle and high schools, every dj but this one and the one who did their senior ball has been slammed. Again thank you and thanks to Mark!"
"We had a great Bat Mitzvah Saturday night. Mark A did a fantastic job!"
"Mark Addington and crew were so super-spectacular that they put ALL other teams
to shame! We had an extremely successful multi-generational party where everyone
was up at different times, and all together. I looooved the evening so much.
I didn't get Mark's tip to him yet, but I will. Shall I send it
care of you?"
"We had a wonderful time largely because of Mark and the Denon & Doyle team! We received numerous compliments from our out of town family and friends. They were quick to mention how great the DJ was. Many of the local parents and friends that attended were shaking it and having a great time. (One of our friends is a math teacher at Diablo Vista Middle School. He was so impressed that he is interested in bring you guys in for their school dances.) A few of the boys in Micaela's B'nei Mitzvah class that are "not dancers" were getting their grove on for the first time ever! Micaela said that even some of the "professional party goer'" were having an extra special good time trying to be "Mark's" and hogging the microphone. There were kids from different communities that Micaela is involved with and kids in a wide age range. Many of these kids had never been to such a fun kid centered party. They had the time of their life! I loved the energy that was generated by the Denon & Doyle team. Mark's timing was perfect and consequently the whole event went very very smoothly. It certainly helped that I have a couple of fun loving kids that could not stop dancing and clowning around! (Ask Mark about my son Jared!) We are very grateful to Mark and the team for making our party such a success. We'll be calling you for Jared's Bar Mitzvah party (in 2010) as soon as we get the date from the temple!"
"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 for my son's (I would book you
now but he's not sure he wants to do a dance thing.) I have given lots of recommendations."
"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!"
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!!!!!!!"
"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."
"it was everything you promised!!! The kids were very happy, the adults were happy, he worked well with Joel Siegel and his percussionist. He had a group of wild boys, almost no girls, and he kept them happy and out of trouble!!!His assistants were pleasant, fun without being pushy and obnoxious, and great to be around!! Compliments all around!!!!THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING. It was a great time had by all, even dancer extraordinaire Julia, noah's sister, age 4. all the best."
"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." -Laura Katz, Caffe Verbena, November 18, 2006
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"We had a great time. In fact I just booked Mark for Sept. 2008. Thanks!"
"Everything was perfect. Please pass on to Mark and his team our deep appreciation for their work. Mark was very calming through some tough moments at the beginning of the evening and just did a great job with everything. We'll be calling you as soon as we get Andrew's date for 2009!"
"Mark did a great job as did his whole team. We were very happy with everyone and received lots of compliments from family and friends. Thank you very much!!!"
"WOW! Children,adults,vendors and staff had a blast. The adults enjoyed having music that they could relate to and they appreciated the quiet time to enjoy dinner. Mark did an outstanding job of managing guest mood and music. Playing John Mayer's "Fathers be good to your daughters" was particularly memorable. Also, all of the adults commented on the dancers and thought they did a great job."
"Mark and the team that he assembled were exceptional in every
sense of the word. They truly understood what we wanted, when we wanted it and
how to do what we wanted. They not only made the party joyful, but also
extremely memorable and meaningful for everyone including young kids,
teenagers, adults and the senior citizens as well. We will hire your services
when the need presents itself in the future without hesitation. Thank you all
for your energy, enthusiasm and professionalism. You are lucky to have Mark as
one of your MC's" "There is absolutely no words to really describe the entire team
that night.... ok, let's try... fantastic, wonderful, stupendous, outrageous! I
am anxious to watch the video when it is done because I was so busy a lot of
the time I didn't get a chance to watch dance floor games and dancing. I
started out dancing and then never got a chance to get back. I received so many
compliments from friends and family. Some even came asking for Mark's number
which I told them to go over and ask him for his card. They were energetic and
inviting to everyone. And some friends from the east coast who are making
affairs soon loved that Mark started the kids into the room to get started
during the cocktail hour. That was a great idea. Getting the kids warmed up
without the adults there... great. Mark is really the best. He is so incredibly
talented at what he does. From soup to nuts he was thorough, he was friendly,
professional, and his excitement was contageous. I had some kids there that
were on the shy side... or one neighbor's child who they were worried about
'cause he was so uncomfortable in his suit before they went to the party.... he
turned into a party animal and was wearing all the hats, glasses, etc...
playing the games, dancing on the riser, totally amazing!! His parents said
that it was the best party they have ever been too (first bar mitzvah) and said
it was better than any wedding too. That should say alot. The two main things
that make a party successful is a great MC/DJ and good food.... and Mark really
made it into the best party it could be. The memories will be cherished for a
lifetime!" "I cannot say enough about how great everyone was. I have added
Denon and Doyle to the book of recommended service providers for our synagoge's
Bar/Bat Mitzvah book. Gabe and his dad Michael were worried about the music mix
before the party. Gabe wanted enough songs for his friends to dance to and did
not want too many "adult" songs. Michael wanted enough songs for our friends to
dance to and then throw in my mother who wanted to do some ballroom dancing! I
don't know who was responsible for the song mix but whoever it was made the
perfect mix of dance songs; everyone was happy. There were even some songs that
had every generation on the dance floor together which we never imagined
happening and we really enjoyed. Gabe was happy, Michael was happy, my mom was
happy! That doesn't happen very often! Mark's personality and energy were
fabulous and he created a very joyous, upbeat party. It was so cute and such a
good idea to start the party with the hoola hoops. Even the six year olds had a
good time! He taught the two Israeli dances in a really fun way and got
everyone there involved. He kept things moving when they needed, and he got
things to quiet down when people needed that too. The give-away items were
perfect. Mark brought the best things. The balloons were fun. Everyone, every
age, played air guitar with the blown-up guitars, and Gabe's friends loved the
make believe microphones! I don't remember the young man's name who came with
Mark, Tyrone? But I would like to give him extra praise. My mother-in-law was
there without a partner and he made her very, very happy when he asked her to
dance. She is not the healthiest person right now, and he was able to set the
pace of the dance to her ability. She told us later that dancing with him was
one of the highlights of the evening for her! So I want to thank him very much
for bringing her some happiness. That sounds kind of hokey, but I sincerely
mean it. Was it Minita that had the lovely decoration on her forehead? She did
a very great job teaching me and my friends dance moves, which was really fun.
She has great, very sweet energy. It was really fun dancing around with her.
[Next time, she should probably not show people where the bar is, since most
guests who are actually supposed to be at the party already know where the bar
is! (But no harm done!)] The other young women was a big hit with the
teen-agers who were very impressed that she was the same age as them and could
dance with them. Having the dancers on the dance floor made it easier for
Gabe's friends to feel comfortable dancing right away. That is such a great
idea! I cannot say enough praise about the wonderful wonderful work everyone
did. Thank you very very much for everything." |