Beat Train Productions-Testimonials
"Ari at Beat Train Productions is a preferred vendor of Boston magazine because he brings distinctiveness to our branded events, with a slick style all his own and the music to match. Ari’s taste in music is simply unsurpassed, and you can tell from his knowledge in a multitude of genres that he is a true music lover, through and through. As an event planner for Boston magazine, I’ve worked with several DJs from all over the city, and haven’t gone back to one of them since I’ve worked with Ari."
-Jessica S., Boston magazine Marketing Department
Beat Train is fantastic! Our friends' band was kind enough to play two sets at our reception; where they left off, Ari picked up. He was excellent to work with from start to finish: professional, punctual, and detail-oriented. He was game to work around our band and came up with a set list that complemented their Brit-pop stylings. The dance floor was packed the entire night--a friend of ours actually danced the soles of his shoes clean off! Ari checked in with us through the evening if he had questions and did not make many announcements; he was very subtle. He played all of the songs we suggested during dinner (some of them obscure/eclectic) which made us feel like it was really "our" party. He also provided some uplighting. Ari really understood our wacky/indie/obscure tastes and his work aligned with it perfectly. He did his homework on the styles of music we liked and played tunes that appealed to all ages of guests. I would recommend Ari and Beat Train without reservation!
-Leah and Angus, Boston, MA
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"Ari's extensive musical knowledge goes way beyond his years. He knows how to keep a party moving, and his easy going nature will make working with him on your special day a breeze".
-Br. Cleve, musician and DJ, Boston, MA
"Your wonderful style set the tone for our special celebration...So many of our friends and family raved about the rockin' beats-and said they could not stop dancing-you did an an amazing job and I am so grateful!"
-Emmett and Nicolle, Boston, MA
"You helped make our day incredible- though I didn't make it to the cocktail hour, I could hear the tail end of the music floating upstairs while they were bustling my dress and it was exactly what I had imagined. The music throughout whole night was spectacular, and the songs you put together were so unexpected but they were absolutely perfect. My friends still remark what a great mix of styles and genres you crafted. People got out onto the dance floor who I've never seen dance! Russell and I are so grateful for having found you- THANK YOU!"
-Lindsay and Russell, Baltimore, MD
"Ari was our wedding DJ, and I can not say enough fabulous things about him (and his assistant). From start to finish, we had a great experience! We found him online, and had actually never heard him spin before, but when we saw the style of his website, and listened to his samples online, we knew he was our guy. The 2 things we had to make sure of...1) that he would not make it 'The Ari Show" with goofy props, silly contests, etc; and 2) that he was gay-friendly. The minute we met him, we knew that we had our DJ. He was responsive, punctual, professional, and thoughtful from start to finish. There was absolutely NO cheese-factor what-so-ever...no "Wedding Singer" vibe or line dancing, and in fact we barely heard his voice all night, except when he was doing the appropriate announcements (which he did a GREAT job with...we had a VERY large and diverse intro). His equipment was top-notch and not overwhelming, as he set up a small system on the outdoor deck for the cocktail hour in addition to his main room system. His musical choices were perfect. There was an appropriate 'let's mingle but be able to hear each other' vibe to the cocktail hour, a "my 80-year-old aunt wasn't shaking her head and my 15-year-old little brother wasn't rolling his eyes' vibe during dinner, and a fun, party atmosphere for the rest of the night. The dance floor was packed all night, and we had a wide variety of ages and musical style needs for our guests, which were all accommodated and then some! I have spoken to MANY of our 163 guests since our wedding, and every one have them have said that it was the BEST wedding they have ever been to, and we all know that the music plays a big role in that! I can not say enough fabulous things about Ari's DJ services...he was worth every last penny! Thank You, Ari!"
-Karen and Tracy, Boston, MA
When we were first looking for a DJ we were both amused and disturbed by what we saw; cheasy DJs with gaudy vests, touting their thirty years of radio experience, with videos of them exhorting wedding guests to do the chicken dance or the electric slide. This was not what either of us wanted for our wedding, and we were quite pleased to stumble upon the Beat Train Productions website and read the extremely favorable reviews.
As Ari so eloquently put it when he first met with us, he uses his skills as a DJ to get people to dance. Ari brings a new standard of professionalism to the mobile DJ industry. This professionalism was evident in every single interaction with him which included our first meeting with him, a follow up meeting which he initiated prior to our wedding, a meeting with our onsite wedding coordinator, follow up calls to clarify final details, and of course the wedding itself which he showed up 3-4 hours early to setup.
For our reception, we had specific music in mind targeted to a 30-something crowd. Ari clearly understood our requests, but took them to next level, above and beyond our expectations. From the very first dance song, people were out of their seats and the floor was crowded all night long. We have received so many compliments from our guests about how great the music was. Many people commented on how Ari was able to keep so many guests up and dancing all night!
It's hard for one to be objective about one's own wedding, but a greater portion of the guests were dancing for a greater portion of the evening than any wedding either of us had been to. Everyone raved about the DJ and the music. We couldn't imagine anyone having done a better job. Many thanks to Ari for making our night so special, memorable and most of all, a great time!
-Vijay and Christine, Charlestown, MA
Beat Train is simply the best. We hired Ari for our wedding and he had everyone on the dance floor. He was so considerate and in tune with our musical interests while still making sure the beats had enough universal appeal to even get Uncle Tom on the dance floor. He was extremely professional and didn't have any of the cheesy gimmicks a lot of DJs use at weddings. He was very committed to not playing anything that was on our "do not play" list. We had a couple of guest come up to us and tell us that Ari needed our permission to play a couple of songs such as "Cotton Eyed Joe" or whatever that song is called. Ari arrived looking sharp in suit, skinny tie, and classic black framed glasses. He brought his turntable and his computer and set up everything very compactly in the corner. He has a natural read on the vibe and kept it going from immediately after dinner until they closed us down. Most impressive about Beat Train is Ari's immediate responsiveness and willingness to meet and discuss any aspect of the party planning as many times as we needed to to feel comfortable. In short, if you want a DJ that you can trust that will keep your friends talking for months after the party, Ari is your guy.
-Sasha and Brooke, Boston, MA
"The dance floor wasn't empty for a second! We had an amazing time, everyone commented on what a fun time they had, I have heard more than a few "best wedding evers". Ari was a total professional, and very responsive to our needs and requests. We are music nerds, and most of our friends are musicians, so their enjoyment of the event is a huge testament to Ari and his skills!"
-Rachel and Les, Quincy, MA
The total opposite of the stereotypically loud, "cheesy" wedding DJ, Ari read the crowd perfectly and lined up music accordingly, rather than leading the crowd as some wedding DJs do. Aside from announcing the wedding party and letting everyone know that the cake was to be cut, there were no pleas to get people dancing, no YMCA or games. Some guests said it felt more like we were in a hip, loungy club rather than at a wedding. We received countless compliments from our guests on the music. He brought all of his own equipment and got there early to set up. Very professional. DJ Ari comes highly recommended!
-Mary and Bran Z, Cambridge, MA
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"As a DJ, Ari is a colorful and vibrant part of our nightclub. Besides that, he’s professional, courteous, compulsively punctual, and above all, a gentleman. There’s a lot of people that talk the talk, but Ari’s one of the few that walks the walk."
-Lisa P, manager of Zuzu, Cambridge, MA
"Ari was extremely professional in helping us decide the distinct sounds we wanted for the cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing portions of our wedding. Despite our somewhat inarticulate requests (we want something that sounds like X, but not like X), Ari anticipated our expectations perfectly. Our cocktail hour was a festive mix of bossa nova and upbeat latin, while dinner was a bit slower focusing more on vintage jazz. Not a single song was cliche or tacky. Our soundtrack felt completely original to our event. And once the dancing started, it kept going for the ENTIRE night. I can say with complete confidence that Ari exceeded our expectations and helped make our wedding memorable for us and our guests."
-Amy and Nick, Boston, MA
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"Ari was the most reponsive of our wedding vendors. He replied immediately to all of my inquiries, and provided us with a flexible package that met our needs perfectly. Our package included uplighting for the venue, and it ended up being great value compared to hiring a separate lighting company. Ari balances being an artist and a business-owner. He knows his music and how to create a classy, stylish feel to the event. He's also super-reliable and hard-working. If you are trying avoid a cheesy, flaky DJ, I would highly recommend Ari - my mind was completely at ease during the entire process because he was so dependable and knowledgeable...And The uplighting was fabulous. "
-Ruth and Georges, Boston, MA
Seth…....thank you so much for making our wedding day perfect…you rocked!!! It was so wonderful and we have you to thank for it. We will recommend you to everyone. You will definitely hear from us again. Thanks!
Mike & Taliya P, Worcester, MA
Hi Seth,
Thank you so much for all of your help with this process, it was a pleasure working with you. Dave and I were really impressed with the time you took getting to know us and making sure we picked the right music. We were thrilled with the way you handled our reception. I think our experience is best summed up by the fact that when you stopped the music to end the evening, people yelled "Encore!"
The dance floor was packed all night with people of all ages. You were flexible and tailored the playlist to make sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. We will definitely recommend you to our many friends who are engaged. Thanks for everything.
--Priya & Dave A, Arlington, MA
Seth Isaacs was a pleasure to work with! I worked with him over the phone and via email until the day of the event. He always conducted himself in a pleasant and professional manner. He was a great DJ. He dressed appropriately and was timely. Seth is organized and responsive. I was completely stress free the night of the event having Seth DJ it. I knew he would be there and do a fantastic job.
Fawn F., manager for Chanel USA
Dear Seth
I can’t thank you enough. Our wedding was amazing and you were a main reason why. My wife and I were a little nervous that our guests weren’t going to dance much. But you keep the floor packed all night playing a great range of music everyone could enjoy. You were professional as the MC and also very flexible with our difficult room setup. My wife and I were able to relax and enjoy or day because everything ran so smoothly.
-Scott and Mandi J., Hartford, CT
I run a program for graduate students at Harvard University, meaning our audience is very diverse - 27 different countries, age range from 23-60, and varied musical/dance interests. Seth has worked 3 events for us (2 Holiday events and a wine tasting event) and has done a great job of meeting the audience needs, whether it was salsa, jazz, hip hop or 80s classics.
Lisa V, Program Coordinator for Harvard University
We had the good fortune to choose Ben Woods to DJ the music for my daughter’s wedding, which was held at our Inn on Cape Cod in September. We were extremely pleased with the service he provided and recommend him highly.
Ben is a professional – prompt, courteous, and well organized. But he really proved himself with his ability to fill the dance floor consistently! He seamlessly presented a great mix of music and kept everyone dancing for hours. My daughter and her fiancée wanted some control over the music, and Ben was able to accommodate all their wishes.
In our job as innkeepers we’ve had the opportunity to hear many DJs – and Ben has been our favorite by far!
-Stu and Charlotte
-Innkeepers at Candleberry Inn on Cape Cod, Brewster, MA
Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you again for doing such a great job at my wedding. Everyone has been raving about the music and the dance party which we can also thank you for allowing it to be continuous all night.
-Dena and Rob, Cambridge, MA
Thanks again. everyone here thought you guys were great, your music was right on... even my music snob friends were getting down on the dance floor. and that takes alot!
You developed some fans on this end that have been asking when your next outing is.
Thanks again!
-Eleven Design Studio, Boston, MA
Ben (along with his DJ partner, Sam) are experienced DJs who conduct themselves professionally from booking to clean up. They do an exceptional job of playing the right music to keep a variety of people dancing and having fun. They recently made our outdoor oktoberfest event into a huge success, the dance floor was packed to the brim all afternoon with people having a great time. Sam & Ben are now our go to djs for any event, and they will definitely be doing my upcoming wedding."
- Patrick J, General Manager of The Upper Crust Pizzeria, Boston, MA
""Wayne is a great DJ! He Always Keeps the crowd moving and the great music coming. He has performed so well at our club that we have designated him as an official resident DJ at club Soulside. We hope he stays with us for a long time!"
-Marvin Mack, Club Promoter for Soulside, Los Angeles Ca.
"Well what can I say, Wayne did a brilliant job at our wedding and thank you very very much. His choice of music was great and everyone is saying how much they danced and danced and danced........ Yesterday was a day of everyone telling me what a wonderful night they had...... Am still on a bit of a high......."
-Greg and Kristi, New York, NY
"Wayne did a great job-the music (selections, transitions, and crowd pleasures) was fantastic! Thanks!"
-Ang and Thomas, Boston, MA
"Wayne Baptiste was the DJ for our annual Champagne & Purses Fundraiser that was held this year at the glamourous Se Hotel in San Diego. Our guests donated dresses, shoes, jewelry and purses for homeless high school girls living at a transitional home. His groovy tunes got the over 175 beautiful ladies dancing and set the atmosphere for our successful event. The music he played for our Bikini Fashion Show was perfect ! Music is a focal point for our events and Wayne exceeded all expectations! Thank you so much!"
- Angela Brannon, Co-Founder & Executive Director, It's All About the Kids Foundation
Pete- Thanks a bunch for an awesome job at our wedding!! You really got everybody out dancing. We all had such a great time. Some people said they never even left the dance floor all night and had no idea that there was a photobooth there. It was the best dance party of the year!
-Lindsay and Nick, Boston, MA
I just wanted to write you a quick note to say thank you for being the BEST DJ for our wedding. You did an amazing job. I was very pleased to see that everyone danced all night long, instead of sitting at their tables (you know, what usually happens at weddings). That is all due to the fact that you made it possible for our guests, who you saw are very culturally diverse, to find a common ground. Also, you did an awesome job of incorporating both of our cultures into the mix of music. There really was something for everyone, just like you promised! Salsa and Merengue for Eddie's family and some Sinatra for mine and of course R&B and some Hip Hop for the rest of us...Everyone we have spoken to has said that you made what would have been an otherwise standard wedding the event of the year!!! I have given your name and your phone number to a few people who attended that will be throwing parties and need a dj...They will be in touch...Again, Eddie and I thank you for being a part of our day and making it that much more special...I'll be in touch soon (my birthday is right around the corner so i might need your services!!!)
-Amanda , Quincy, MA
I cannot say enough good things about him as a wedding DJ, and I wholeheartedly recommend that any person seeking a DJ for their wedding hire him. Peter was the perfect choice for our wedding, and he went above our expectations for a DJ. Our wedding had 80 guests, ranging in age from 20 to 80, and I am pleased to say that every person there remarked at how wonderful a choice Peter was as a DJ. Peter provided energy to the wedding with his work, as he is extremely engaging without being over-the-top. After dinner, every person danced for three straight hours. He was able to read the mood of the wedding perfectly, and the music that he chose to play absolutely reflected the spirit of the party that we were trying to throw. Choosing Peter O’Karma as your wedding DJ is one of the best things that a bride could do, because having him there removes any stress that you might have about the progression of the wedding throughout the day. Peter understands especially that your wedding day is the most important day of your life so far, and he really strives to make it special. You cannot go wrong with Peter O’Karma as your wedding DJ.
-Amy K, Somerville, MA
I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know what an outstanding job Peter did at our wedding. He was professional and very obviously knew his stuff. And, at the wedding he was amazing. He was very attentive taking calls from me the day before and morning of. He did everything that we talked about and had the crowd going crazy! Our wedding was very fancy in a huge ballroom and the last thing that we wanted it to be was stuffy. Peter made sure that didn't happen and at one point he had people dancing on the tables! I don't think that I left the dance floor more than twice and I can honestly say that our wedding was the most fun that I've ever had. It was perfect and Peter was there to be sure that it was everything that we wanted. I would recommend Peter to anyone who wants their wedding to be fun and entertaining. I lost count of how many people told us that it was the best wedding that they'd ever been to.
-Whitney and Eric, Boston, MA
Pete O'Karma was absolutely perfect for what we were looking for. My husband and I hadn't done much research on Pete before booking him but after meeting with him we felt very confident with his abililties. I liked that Pete was young and polished and knew all the 80s and current songs we liked. We gave him free reign on music selection outside of maybe 8 songs we "had to hear" and he chose the perfect mix of music. He was very versatile when it came to my father's request to play 4 seconds of a song during my father's speech that he nor I knew about before hand. He was very professional and comfortable addressing the crowd. My sister is planning on booking him for her wedding - even though she isn't engaged yet...:) I think the best attribute regarding his DJ skills is his ability to play a list of songs but then also mix it up and use turn tables as well. This worked out great near the end of the night where he played a mashup of 90s and today's music. It was a huge hit. Although I am not sure what your music likes are, I am sure he will be extremely accomodating. He was on time - dressed well - and really made my wedding what I wanted it to be - a big celebration where everyone enjoyed themselves.
-Cheri, Lincoln, MA
We were very pleased with Pete’s performance at our wedding. His song choices kept the guests dancing all night, his transitions between songs were smooth, and we loved the mash-ups. Pete kept a low profile during the evening (as we had wanted) and when he did speak, he was very natural, fun and engaged our guests. We received lots of compliments on our DJ during the night and since the wedding!
-Brian and Abbie, Boston, MA
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