And Now, A Word From Our Sponsors...
These are from handwritten (thanks to my lovely wife Kristi for typing them up for me!) letters that I've received recently and over the many years I've been doing this. The newer quotes were received from an online performance evaluation form.
I feel that the best way to put people at ease when hiring me to perform at an important event — especially a wedding! — is to hear it from the "mouths" of satisfied customers. Please note that the older ones were typed directly from client quotes (I keep a binder with all of the handwritten originals if anyone wants to see them) — their words, not mine.
To see your name and glowing reference here, give us a call at
(530) 852-5009 for your next important event.
Or fill out our DJ Quote-O-Matic form for more information.
(October 2008)
Everyone we've talked to LOVED you as our DJ. I haven't danced so much since high school. I don't think I sat down the whole reception, except to eat. I hope my cousin books you for her wedding next year !!!
~ Leigh Anne & Kevin B.
TE Note: Leigh Anne & Kevin's wedding was a blast. Everyone was dancing and having a great time. Their friends and family were very nice and a lot of fun. |
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(October 2008)
Rick was awesome! He really knows how to get a party started. He played music that we and our guests liked. We danced the night away! We got a preview of his rock star voice, he sang "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" for us and it ROCKED! Rick is very professional and I would recommend him to anyone looking for an awesome DJ.
~ Kiso & John A.
TE Note: I just wanted to make sure everyone knows that I don't normally sing (unless I'm asked) at a wedding. I had become friends with Kiso & John and felt comfortable enough to do that. It's not typical - I don't want anyone thinking I'm a cheesy, singing DJ! ;-)
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(October 2008)
We were thrilled with the music and Rick did such a great job. Everyone had such a great time.
Thank you so much!!!!!!!!
~ Staci & Dirk
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(October 2008)
I was very happy with all the services that you provided! I appreciated the help with the time line and the way you got the guests to get up and dance with us was great. The pictures turned out awesome! Everyone had a great time! Thanks again!
~ Stephanie T.
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(September 2008)
I had a blast! I don't think I left the dance floor for most of the night.
~ Deanna M.
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(August 2008)
We were both completely satisfied about the music performance and the wedding photos were fantastic. We're still going through them.
~ John & Lori C.
From the venue:
Thank you, Rick, for all that you did for Lori and John. I watched as you ran/jumped/flew around the wedding taking pictures from every angle. I'd really like to put some up on our website (devote a page to this wedding). I've talked with Lori and she is willing to share her wedding with people visiting our site. So - please tell me what I need to do to accomplish this.
So, you pulled it off and I'd love to work with you again. If I get weddings from this advertising, I will certainly recommend you and your plethora of talents. I am sorry you are so far.
Thank you for an amazingly well-orchestrated wedding. Looks like (your wife) Kristi gets in the act, too. Wedding Coordinator? What talents!
~ Julie
The Tides Inn
(707) 986-7900
www.ShelterCoveTidesInn.com
TE Note: John & Lori were great to work with. This was a destination wedding in Shelter Cove, CA (think "almost to Oregon"). Tracewell Entertainment provided DJ/MC services for both the ceremony and reception as well as all principal photography. See some of their wedding photos HERE.
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(July 2008)
The DJ (Greg) worked hard to try to play what everyone wanted to hear. He kept checking in with us to find out when things were going to happen when since the wedding was not on any specific schedule. This lack of schedule made it harder for him I'm sure, but he handled it very well.
~ Nancy W.
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(July 2008)
He (Rick) kept the wedding going smooth and kept our guests happy. I was very happy.
~ Sasha & Shane L.
(Follow-up Email)
I just wanted to say thank you again for your great DJ'ing at the wedding! When I filled out the response email I was rushed and felt I didn't get to tell you how thankful we were, but we really appreciated all your help. We were more nervous then ever but you guided us through it, so thank you very much. We recommend you to everyone we know!
God bless you and thank you again,
~ Shane and Sasha L. |
(July 2008)
Hello Rick,
We thank you so much for your services!! We could not have asked for anyone better. Everything went as planned and we were very pleased. We will surely recommend you to our family and friends.
You helped us to enjoy our day with no worries. Thank you for your professionalism.
Kind regards,
~ BenAnthony & Monica D.
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(June 2008)
Our experience with Tracewell Entertainment was great! Everything was very well organized, and they helped all of our events to flow smoothly. The music during the ceremony sounded great with the sound system outside on the grass.
The music is what made the night. I didn't expect everyone to dance all night, but they did thanks to our DJ!
~ Amelia & Jason V.
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(June 2008)
Rick & his staff were awesome!
Due to various complications with the wedding site Rick also became a pseudo wedding planner. He was so helpful in keeping me calm and assured that everything would be great. His crew was so accomodating, to the point that I gave them our wedding songs the morning of the wedding & due to the heat was constantly changing the time-frame of the wedding.
Our DJ was awesome!! I cannot put into words how much I appreciated all that they did. My guests loved everything about the wedding. I will refer everyone to Rick Tracewell Entertainment!! They are AWESOME!
Thank you guys for making my wedding day wonderful!
~ Jamie & Aaron I.
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(June 2008)
I loved that we didn't have to worry about a thing! The music was great and everything went off without a hitch! Thank you!!
~ Chenay |
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(May 2008)
Both Paul & I were very satisfied with your D.J. services. Very helpful in the flow of our event. Ray was very professional and nice.
Our guests expressed that this was one of the best weddings they had ever been too. I believe that your services helped with this opinion.
Thank you so much for a successful wedding & reception!
~ Susan & Paul
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(May 2008)
Rick was on the ball!!!
All of his song choices were awesome! Everyone loved our DJ!
~ Lacey & Cayleb B. |
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(May 2008)
We barely noticed the DJ and when we did it was for the right reasons. The two gentlemen in attendance were very courteous, professional and helpful. Being able to take requests and playing "who let the dogs out" when the neighbors dogs came running up during dinner lightened the mood significantly.
~ Matt & Dana S.
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(May 2008)
I can't say enough about Rick! He went above and beyond for our wedding. Rick was great to work with - professional, fun, friendly, and reliable. His online event planner made planning a wedding from long distance a breeze - and our guests loved going online to help make our wedding playlist. He provided the sound equipment for our outdoor wedding ceremony (which was literally in the middle of nowhere!), and was the perfect DJ for our reception! Rick also took pictures of both our ceremony and reception - which I am so thankful for because some of the best moments would not have been captured on film had he not been there! Major kudos to Rick and I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great DJ!
~ Nina & Scott R. |
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(February 2008)
This DJ service was all I dreamed it would be. It was perfect and everyone is talking about how much fun they had and everyone was dancing. I've been to several weddings where no one seems to dance....I didn't want that and it couldn't have been more perfect!!
~ Jeannette M.
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(February 2008)
Thank you Rick so much for making our 80's wedding a total success!!!!!
~ Karson & Travis D. |
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(January 2008)
Rick,
You were truly great and really helped us out. Tara and I couldn't have made it through the music selection process without your expertise. We both really appreciated it.
Your flexibility on the day, despite all the adversity, was a life-saver. We have had nothing but good feedback about you from our guests. All in all our reception and ceremony were considered a great success and I think you had a large role in making that happen.
Thanks again,
~ Tara and Jeremy M.
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(December 2007)
Dear Rick,
Francois and I wanted to tell you how much we appreciated your services at our Dec. 29th wedding. Despite the unanticipated length of our "talent show", you kept the audience engaged with just the right beats and mood.
We were so pleased to hear from our guests the next day that the dancing continued well past our departure and for many of them - it was their favorite part!
All the best for 2008,
~ Emily M., Geneve, Switzerland
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(November 2007)
Hi Rick!
Thank you so much for the amazing job you did at the wedding! It was so fun and everyone said what a good DJ you are :) I will definitely recommend you if anyone I know gets married in the Tahoe area. Thank you again and take care!
~ Bobbie & Gary Y.
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(October 2007)
Rick, we had such a wonderful day and I am very glad that you were a part of it. Everything was wonderful and you went out your way to make our day special. Thank you again for being a part of our wedding,we hope to see you again.
Our Best to You,
Charles and Sabina S.
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(October 2007)
I think Rick is great! Very personable and accommodating.
~ Donna N.
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(October 2007)
Rick was on time, helpful, polite and a professional at all times. Bill and I were completely satisfied and did not have to worry about the music all evening.
~ Sue and Bill
(July 2007)
We had such an awesome time. The dance floor was packed the entire night!!! We had to extend the wedding and D.J. services because everyone was having so much fun.
Everything was flawless and people keep calling to tell me it was the best wedding they have ever attended!!! I never imagined that our wedding would be so memorable for everyone else...
Thank you Rick, for making the night so magical. You are a true master of your trade and made all of our wedding wishes come true!!!
Sincerely,
~ Christi and Shawn
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(April 2007)
Picking a DJ is probably the hardest part of wedding planning because you don't get to "sample" their work. But we are so happy with the results and the services we received. Rick went above and beyond our expectations. He was able to provide extra accommodations as a part of his services. He arrived very early and had everything set up with plenty of time and no problems. He got the crowd up and moving even when things started to wind down.
He has a great personality and took control of the entire event, and this is one of the most important things!! We have been to other weddings that Rick was not a part of and nobody knows what is going on because they didn't have a good DJ. We are so glad that we had him a part of our big day. We are extremely happy and would recommend him to everybody without any hesitations!!!
~ Stacey & Anthony S.
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(July 2007)
Hey Rick,
Emanuel and I just wanted to let you know how thankful we were to have you around at our wedding last Friday. We all had a very good time and we wanted to thank you for being a part of our wedding. You did an awesome job and we all had a blast! Shane too...as you could see from his break dancing! Anyway, thanks again and I'll be sure to pass your name along if anyone I know is looking for a DJ.
~ Heather & Emanuel |
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(July 2007)
Rick did a great job at my daughter Summer's wedding, he made sure he did things just the way my daughter wanted. Rick was a big part in making Summers wedding run smooth. I would definitely recommend Rick Tracewell for any event!
Sherri J.
(June 2007)
Rick played all kinds of music to satisfy every age group. Most of the guests were dancing every dance. The bride and groom enjoyed themselves, kicking back after all the stress of the ceremony and pictures.
~ Juanice P.
What percentage did Tracewell Entertainment have in the success of this event? Answer: 61-80% |
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(May 2007)
Hi Rick!
Thank you for the kind words! It was so nice working with you as well. It's obvious you love what you do and it shows in how you perform for your guests. Thank you again for taking the time to go and get a microphone for the ceremony, I know it meant a lot to both Karen and Travis, and it really showed me just how much you care about your clients and their needs. Like you said, unfortunately that's hard to come by these days. I will definitely keep you in mind for future clients and please keep me in mind if you have a client in need of a coordinator. I look forward to working with you again and I can't wait to see/hear your band! What a great idea to combine the two! It's like the best of both worlds!
It was a pleasure working with you!
~ Michaela Rodgers, PLUSH Weddings
(March 2007)
We were extremely happy with your services and couldn't have asked for anything more. If I ever have a need or know someone who needs a DJ I will definitely refer them your way. Thanks again for everything.
~ Shelley L.
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(June 2006)
I have to say that the music was a hit. Which following the wedding I had several compliments from guests stating that they enjoyed the music as well.
~ Nichole & David B.
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(April 2006)
Rick,
We wanted to again say thanks. Everything went great. For one low price, you even took some photos once our photographer left. We didn't expect the wedding soundtrack or the photo CD, so that was nice! We will (and have) recommended your service to others. And when we need your services again, we'll give you a call.
Rich & Kristi W. |
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Rick,
A quick note to say thank you for a wonderful reception! Your music was terrific and you did a great job keeping it all going.
I’m sorry I didn’t say good-bye – I wish I had!
By the way, the song you played for us at the wedding was so perfect! Bryan and I had bought that CD when we had our first weekend away (we went to Carmel) and we play it when our children are asleep and we’re relaxing together! The song that you played out of instinct was one of my all-time favorites because it represents Bryan & I!
I’m very glad you were there to help us with our wedding.
Thank you, Becky & Bryan
Dear Rick,
As Production Coordinator for the Harris/Leidt wedding, it was a true pleasure working with you at our event.
Your professionalism, from your appearance and demeanor to the selection of music, from your quality equipment to your cooperative attitude, was a welcome relief in this age of incompetence and apathy.
In review of our special event, we feel that your music was not only a significant contribution, but definitely a highlight in a day full of magical moments. Watching Pat’s dad dancing in place, as infirm as he is, was one of those moments.
We wish you the best in your endeavors and hope that we have occasion to call for or refer your services again.
Best regards, Ken B.
Due to all the circumstances that went on prior to the reception, causing the wedding party to be late, you did a great job. Everything ran smoothly, you made certain all the dances, speeches, etc. went as planned. I also would like to thank you for being so patient and understanding. You did such a good job, I heard a guest at the wedding hired you to perform for a function. Well, I would give you tops on the list for giving a recommendation. You were great!
Signed a satisfied customer!
Giovanna & Anton
Rick,
Thank you so much! Everyone was very pleased with your performance and professionalism. I truly appreciate your time and patience with me while trying to chooses a wedding march and seating music. I know Highlands Park was sort of a difficult working environment, but everything was smooth and on time.
Again, I thank you and give you a high recommendation.
Lisa A.
Dear Rick,
Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did for Rick & Donna’s wedding.
You made the day even more special by playing all the wonderful music that meant so very much to them. Our guests also enjoyed the variety of music – I guess you could tell by all the dancing. The dance floor was full all evening.
We were also pleased with the way you handled all the special moments of the evening such as: The garter throw, bouquet toss, cake cutting, and special toasts and announcements.
Thank you again.
Sincerely, Lee & Bob B.
Rick was fantastic at our wedding reception. He played the music we requested and kept the party jumping. Rick was very professional, easy to work with, and my friends/relatives though he did a superb job J
Steve & Linda F.
Rick Tracewell did a beautiful job of providing music for our wedding. He was good with the guest’s requests and played great dance tunes.
Thank you so much.
Good luck, Lon & Sarah
Dear Rick,
My husband and I were extremely pleased with you and the music you selected. You were extremely cooperative and very willing to do whatever you could to make the music and evening go well.
Our guests were ecstatic with the music and grateful that we did not have any “hard rock”. I sincerely want to thank you for your participation in this. You were very helpful and assisted in whatever way you could. I would not hesitate to recommend Rick to anyone who wanted a DJ for an evening.
Thanks again for helping to make our evening the great success it was!
Robin & Bob I.
We thought Rick did a great job. He was very organized and professional. He was also great fun!!
Many people were impressed with the selection of music and have asked who our DJ was. I’m sure Rick will be hearing from some of the guests at the wedding.
Thanks Rick for a great job, Sally P.
For our wedding we decided to go for the lowest bidding DJ. Pretty scary, huh? NOT!! Rick Tracewell is easy to work with and very professional. We heard everything we wanted to hear just the way we wanted to hear it. Many good things happened on our wedding day and having Rick do our reception was definitely one of them. I’ve seen many different DJ’s at functions over the years and none can compare with Rick. I hope Rick is still in business for our 25th wedding anniversary.
Thanks Rick.
Sincerely, Brian S.
Thank you for a job well done. We received several compliments regarding what a nice job you did. We especially enjoyed the music for the garter toss and for our get-away (Happy Trails). We had a great time and I couldn’t have settled for any less.
Thanks again, Amy & Jeff
Dear Rick,
We would like to thank you for helping to make our daughter Amy’s wedding day such a special occasion. You did a wonderful job as disc jockey and Amy mentioned several times how nice you were to work with. Best wishes for you in the future.
Sincerely, John & Molly
Rick,
Your music selection was great! I would be happy to be a reference for you in the future. And I would use you again. I would also recommend your services to anyone that asks.
Anthony W.
To see your name and glowing reference here, give us a call at
(530) 852-5009 for your next important event.
Or fill out our DJ Quote-O-Matic form for more information.
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