Testimonials

Testimonials

"DJ Chel came highly recommended to us by college friends of Moira. We were able to do almost all our coordination through email which worked out great for our busy schedules. Chel was great in helping us fine tune aspects of our timeline and providing suggestions and input when needed. Our primary goal for our wedding was to have a great, welcoming environment to enjoy with our guests. This was wholly achieved and the music Chel played helped create the perfect atmosphere! Many guests commented how the music before the ceremony, and during the cocktail hour was "so you guys" and everyone loved the reception music too - exactly what we hoped for. Chel kept the dance floor PACKED, playing a variety of music every guest could enjoy. We can't say enough great things about Chel!"
Mark & Moira Emanuel (Wedding)
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Santa Barbara, CA

"Chel was incredible. Because we lived out of town, we didn't have too much face to face communication prior to the wedding, however, when I did contact Chel over the phone or email, he immediately responded. A few weeks before our wedding we lost our caterer due to an issue in their personal life. I contacted Chel in a slight panic about all the details. I was well comforted when he responded to not worry about it, just give him the details, and he would carry them all out. He certainly did. He really rocked the dance floor despite my wide selection of music that I asked for. He played great music during the dinner. Before our wedding, a family member was supposed to MC. When we were about to enter, I found out he didn't want to MC any longer. Chel took care of it. Since I didn't have a wedding coordinator, I was still working on keeping the flow of the reception. I was able to put my faith in Chel to carry out my plan and know the wedding activities would go on without a hitch. I was able to look at Chel and give him a slight signal whenever I needed something. We so appreciated him at our wedding. He made the day very stress free."
Scott & Nikki Raedel (Wedding)
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Santa Barbara, CA

"DJ Chel at All Star Music was one of the best vendors I booked for my wedding. Chel was extremely helpful when it came to selecting music for our dinner and dancing. He was able to incorporate me and my husband's eclectic music preferences seamlessly. His mixing was flawless and he picked great songs. I had guests on the dance floor the entire evening, and several people commented that they loved the music! I couldn't have asked for a more thorough and professional DJ."
Michael & Shannon Yorke (Wedding)
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara, CA

"It was an absolute pleasure to have DJ Chel be a part of our day. Not only our wedding day but every family party we have… he’s our DJ! His professionalism and patience with all the crazy last minute additions are very much appreciated. Thank you for working with us and accommodating our needs. The music was great and the variety kept everyone happy and moving on the dance floor. A handful of people asked us where we got the DJ, and we were happy to hand out DJ Chel’s info! See you at the next party Chel!"
Robert & Jamie Davis (Wedding)
Cabrillo Arts Pavilion
Santa Barbara, CA

"I have nothing but the highest praise for DJ Chel. The MC is a crucial part of the wedding and Chel performed flawlessly. My wife and I met with Chel several times before the wedding day to discuss our musical tastes. We were both somewhat vague about our choice of music. Chel, however, was able to zero in on the type of music that we preferred, and did a great job avoiding things we did not like. If you know a few pandora or spottily stations that you like, Chel will listen to them to find the perfect music. During the event, Chel brought all the necessary microphones and speakers. We didn’t have to worry about a thing—we could just focus on each other and our friends and family. During the dance portion of the evening, all of our friends couldn’t stop dancing! Chel is more than just a wedding MC—he is a true DJ. He mixed songs together in new and original ways. Don’t be surprised if your feet are sore the next day from the dance floor. DJ Chel is the man."
Kurt and Wren Miller (Wedding)
El Capitan State Beach
Santa Barbara, CA

"We heard DJ Chel at a good friend’s wedding and were very impressed with his song selection and MC abilities. He lead the event flawlessly and we both knew he was the right person for our day. Chel was also really fun to work with, he was very responsive and very accommodating, making last minute set up and sound adjustments to ensure the evening was perfect. He met with us early on to discuss our music style and provided detailed documents to help us choose songs and decide how we would like the event to flow. The song selection at our wedding was awesome, we danced until the last moment possible and I could tell he chose songs based on the crowds response to keep everyone happy and having fun! I would highly recommend him for any event!!"
Brittany McMeekin (Wedding)
Flying Caballos Ranch
San Luis Obispo, CA

“Chel was amazing! He was extremely professional and very organized. He asked us what we wanted and made it happen. We felt at ease knowing he’d be spinning the night away. Chel kept our guests on the dance floor the whole night with a great variety of songs. Thank you Chel for your contribution to our special day.”
Omar and Sara Chaidez (Wedding)
Rincon Beach Club
Santa Barbara, CA

“We want to express our sincere thanks for the tremendous job you did at our wedding. You were excellent and made our wedding day great! Every detail, from the ceremony through the reception, surpassed our greatest expectations. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely, and we lost track of the number of people who raved about your skills as a DJ. I have already referred All Star Music to two of my friends who are going to get married next year. Although you played what was on our play list, you did a great job of integrating the requests from our guests. It was important to us to keep the party going nonstop and you accomplished this even with the diverse musical tastes of the guests. Thank you for putting our mind at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process and following through with everything we discussed. Without question you were a critical element to the success of our wedding and we are very grateful that you made our day the best party of our lives!”
Gregg and Ava Price (Wedding)
Bacara Resort & Spa
Santa Barbara, CA

"A packed and spirited dance floor…what else could we ask for on our wedding day! DJ Chel did a great job providing the right music for our wedding. He was attentive to detail, knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. We are especially thankful to him for making sure all of our musical and sound moments (planned and unplanned) worked out well on our special day."
Monique Limón and Michael Medel (Wedding)
Corwin Pavilion
Santa Barbara, CA

“We’d like to thank you Chel for your part in making our wedding so memorable and fun! We knew you would be a good match for us from the first time we met, and your professionalism and candor throughout our planning process only made us more confident in you! You made us feel at ease throughout all the planning and meetings we had. You did everything you said you would do and more! The wedding was so much fun, and there was music to suit everyone’s tastes. All of your suggestions in regards to our wedding reception were great. People especially loved that each couple in the wedding party came in to their own song! During the reception, you were extremely receptive to the needs of our guests, tuning in to their music preferences and playing songs that had people dancing the night away! I don’t think I ever danced that much before, and it was evident by the packed dance floor all night, that the same can be said for many of my guests. To say that the music was good is an understatement. I also want to thank you for being so flexible and for setting up a microphone and speaker system for our ceremony on short notice! You are a true professional and I would recommend All Star Music to anyone getting married in Santa Barbara.”
Mark and Julianna DeConstini (Wedding)
Cabrillo Arts Pavilion
Santa Barbara, CA

“We only wished that the music had kept on playing that night! From the beginning Chel was responsive and proactive. We had in person meetings, video conferences, and calls to discuss music, timetables, event layout, etc. At our wedding, he worked seamlessly with our event planner and did a great job MCing throughout. But what best reflects our experience with Chel are all the compliments that we received from our guests…He literally had everyone on the dance floor, letting loose like I’ve rarely seen before! All Star Music helped create the perfect day for us!”
Rigo and Lorena Vasquez (Wedding)
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Santa Barbara, CA

”As a wedding coordinator, I work with all the vendors to ensure a smooth and successful wedding day. It is important to me to have vendors who are flexible and able to go with the flow…and that is exactly how I would describe DJ Chel! When dealing with a wedding, you have to be able to watch the bride and groom, and take your cues from them. If a timeline is set up, chances are things will change during the course of the evening, and it is important to be able to roll with those changes. The main person who runs the reception at that point is the DJ. And with DJ Chel you have someone who is competent and able to adjust accordingly. DJ Chel is professional, friendly, capable, and well organized. He was able to meet the demands of a large wedding and play a variety of music which kept the dance floor full! Not only did I appreciate his musical selection, but also the fact that he was able to accommodate a changing timeline and have things ready to go at a moments notice. All Star Music’s equipment was unobtrusive for both the ceremony and reception. There was not any feedback or bulky ugly equipment. Everything was clean and looked very nice and professional. Besides having a great personality, DJ Chel handled all the sound and evening affairs with grace and elegance. Not only did DJ Chel run the entire reception, he also handled the sound for the outdoor wedding ceremony. It was nice to be at a ceremony with no feedback or bad sound as I have seen in the past. DJ Chel set it all up perfectly and positioned all the equipment so that it was not in the way of the beautiful site the bride had envisioned. When the ceremony was over, he quickly packed everything up, cleaned up, and left the area just as it was. Another example of his professionalism. It was a pleasure to work with All Star Music and DJ Chel and I would highly recommend him for any future weddings or events. I can attest to his professional manner, easy-going attitude, and his awesome DJ abilities to keep fun and lively music going all night long!"
Dalina Klan (Wedding)
Once in a Lifetime: Santa Barbara Wedding Coordinator
Santa Barbara, CA

“All Star Music plays fantastic music for all occasions. Chel has been our DJ for several parties and everyone always gives us great compliments on how fantastic the music was. Chel plays all types of music that keeps the crowd dancing, nonstop! To me the secret to a great party is great music and he has never let me down! He is excellent to work with and will make your special occasion one to remember.”

Celine Borgatello (Fundraiser)
Private Residence
Santa Barbara, CA

“We used All Star Music for our wedding in June 2010. We were married at a gorgeous vineyard in Los Olivos, Ca. on a beautiful sunny day with the backdrop of the vineyards. Chel was a fabulous addition to our day. He really made us feel confident in his character and reliability when we met with him a few months before our wedding and he followed through on everything we discussed with him. His pricing is very reasonable and he was on time and played us all the music we requested and looked cool doing it! We would definitely recommend All Star Music for any type of event.”
Bill and Jessica Koontz (Wedding)
Koehler Winery
Los Olivos, CA

"My wife and I were recently married in October. All Star Music came highly recommended. DJ Chel made the process of selecting our music and planning in detail the order of how our reception was to take place very simple. Everything was planned well in advance which eliminated the potential of any stress. Chel has all the music you can possibly think of and he has everything you will need for your entertainment purposes. Our wedding was a great success thanks to All Star Music."
Fess Del Campo (Wedding)
Greek Orthodox Church
Santa Barbara, CA

“Chel is an amazing DJ. The SBHS Class of 1986 Alumni Association hired him for our 25th reunion. He is a true professional – from the initial meeting to plan the event, the actual event, to breaking everything down. Chel’s attention to detail at each stage was phenomenal. He solicited input from everyone involved. He made suggestions and built off of what was requested. He delivered what he promised and then some. Chel made our reunion a blast, every single person was out on the dance floor! Not only does Chel deliver an amazing selection of music he also helps with announcements as needed. He goes above and beyond to make sure that the event goes smoothly and that everyone involved is having a fantastic time. It is my opinion that there is no other choice out there for your party or event.”
Lito Garcia (High School Reunion)
Santa Barbara Yacht Club
Santa Barbara, CA

“All Star Music did a great job of DJing for my daughter’s birthday party. Chel knew exactly what the kids wanted to hear and had them dancing all night. I especially appreciate how he played all the songs they requested but with no curse words. As a parent that was a nice surprise and I don’t think the kids even noticed! All Star Music is definitely a company I would use again for any future parties we have.”
Anne Smith (Birthday Party)
Private Residence
Santa Barbara, CA

“Thank you for making our anniversary party one to remember. All Star Music was referred to us by a friend of the family and DJ Chel did not disappoint. We have been to several parties where the music was just OK and thus the party was just OK. Sure people had a good time mingling and drinking but the overall vibe was just blah. That wasn’t the case at our party! Choosing the right DJ was very important to us and after talking with Chel it was apparent that he knew what we were looking for and what to play. We wanted to hear a variety of songs and keep people on the dance floor. Chel knew exactly what to do and had everyone dancing all night long. We even had to extend the dance floor onto the grass! Everyone had so much fun. Thanks for making our party one that we will never forget and that our friends will talk about for quite some time!”
Barbara Thompson (Anniversary Celebration)
Private Residence
Santa Ynez, CA

“I hired DJ Chel with All Star Music for my husband’s 40th birthday celebration this past summer. Chel is talented, professional, highly organized, and conscientious. It was important that our guests dance and have a good time, yet we also wanted to hear some of my husband’s favorite songs in the mix too. Chel put his talents to work and made my husband’s 40th celebration a success. Everybody enjoyed themselves and still talk about how much fun they had that night. It’s no secret that music makes the party, and Chel is truly the best in the business. I give DJ Chel with All Star Music the highest reviews and highly recommend him for your next celebration.”
Rachel Arriaga (Birthday Party)
Omni Fresco Room at Victoria Court
Santa Barbara, CA

“If you are looking for a DJ, then Chel is it! Chel has been our DJ for a few different celebrations. He was the DJ for house parties and for my nieces wedding! He was great! I received several compliments from friends asking where we found him. We chose most the music and he played what we asked. He was professional, prompt, courteous, and easy to talk to. Prior to our celebrations we communicated several times to discuss what our needs were. He is detailed oriented and fun!"
Rachel Gonzales (Various Parties)
Private Residence
Santa Barbara, CA

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