Juliana & Ray – Crabtree’s Kittle House – November 2012

Posted on November 18, 2012 by admin

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Dear Brendan,

It was great working with you.
It was pleasure working with you from the beginning. You made things easy and simple for us with your spreadsheet keeping us organized.
Our guests enjoyed your music very much.
Our parents loved that they were able to enjoy [themselves] on the dance floor.
Our friends liked that your music included genres for both young and old.
Although it was Sunday wedding, everyone stayed until the late hours and many were still on the dance floor.
We appreciate all that you did. We will make sure to recommend you to any other friends looking for a DJ!

Happy Holidays!
Juliana and Ray

Juliana and Ray hired an amazing choreographer to design their first dance and sheer excitement for all followed with DJs Dave and Brendan spinning.

Charles & Holning – Studio 450 – NYC – July 2012

Posted on July 28, 2012 by admin

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Wedding Wire 5 STAR REVIEW:
BOK Music was a fantastic part of our wedding evening! Before the wedding, Brendan was extremely organized: he asked us to fill out a very complete spreadsheet that covered all aspects of the event. He was very accommodating of the changes we had, and was careful to track all the changes.

During the wedding, BOK performed spectacularly. They got every cue right, had the correct volume levels, and mixed songs very well. MOST IMPORTANTLY, my husband and I didn’t need to think about BOK once during the event: they just did their thing and allowed us to enjoy the evening. I am so grateful for that 😉

In short: I highly, highly recommend BOK.

The dramatic setting at Studio 450 and Saffron 59’s wonderful food and service set the tone for Charles and Holning’s amazing day and nonstop dancing!

Hi Brendan, Thank you for the wonderful music and logistics for our wedding on Saturday. We were so pleased with how smoothly the entire event ran, especially the microphone and music you provided. We really appreciate how you were able to set up and do your thing, without us having to worry about a thing! It helped make the wedding a major success!

We would be happy to serve as a reference for you and provide a glowing recommendation! Again, thank you for being part of the wedding … We are happy that we were able to work with you! Charles and Holning

Janice & Tony – Tribeca Rooftop – NYC – June 2012

Posted on June 10, 2012 by admin

Wedding Wire 5 star review:

I would highly recommend Brendan and the rest of the BOK team to anybody looking for a professional and accommodating DJ/band. We used BOK musicians for the ceremony, cocktail hour and the reception of our wedding.

From the very beginning, Brendan was so easy to work with. He was quick to respond to all our questions (we had A LOT of questions). He made sure everyone was on the same page in terms of what was going to happen the day of. He was willing and eager to try and meet all of our musical demands. I wanted a specific hymn to be played while I walked out and another specific instrumental to be played during the recessional and he worked with us to find the right musician who could play those songs.

Before the wedding, we were kind of nervous about what songs were going to be played during the reception because although we drafted a song list, it was nowhere near enough to last the night. However, once we met Brendan on the day of, we knew we were in good hands. From our previous conversations, he understand exactly what types of music we did and did not want. The wedding turned out beautifully and BOK Music had a large part to do with that.

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Groom’s comments:

Hey Brendan,

Now that we’ve had a couple days to decompress from all of it, I wanted to take this chance to say a quick thank you to you and your team. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! A more formal “Thank You” will be coming shortly but I had to get this email out first.

To be honest, out of all the different moving parts on Sunday, the music was the one area that I felt the least prepared for. However, all my worries went away the moment you introduced yourself to us. I felt like I was in good hands and I’m glad I was right.

Everything from the ceremony to the reception just went so smoothly (and quickly) and you guys had a large part to do with that. I know there was one little glitch during the ceremony when the Edith Piaf song started playing during when our dog walked out but I don’t think anybody noticed and Janice looked too beautiful anyway for anybody to care.

I know Janice and I weren’t too helpful with the song list but it turned out we didn’t need to be. Everybody was dancing!

I really can’t say enough about how smoothly the night went by. At this point, I’m just blabbering but really, thank you for being so easy to work with and so accommodating.

Please let us know where we can write reviews for you. We would love to help spread the word of BOK anyway we can. Thank you again Brendan!

More amazing pro photos by Mademoiselle Fiona

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Lee & Kim – The Metropolitan Club – NYC – March 2012

Posted on March 31, 2012 by admin

Hi Brendan!
You were amazing to work with. You just GOT IT, without even us working hard to coordinate with you.
I will definitely recommend you to my friends and family!
My father-in-law was also very impressed.

Best Regards,

D

Along with a parade of ambassadors, dignitaries and consuls general, no one could match the stunning Ms. Lee & Mr. Kim! NYC’s lavish Metropolitan Club and its impeccable staff rose to the occasion!

Beatrice & Paul – Crabtree’s Kittle House 02/19/2012

Posted on February 25, 2012 by admin

Hi Brendan,
Sunday was such a great and easy day for us all around. Your attentiveness was very appreciated. I did think there would be more funk and soul at the start of the reception (it went really quickly into modern music with not much 60s 70s and 80s). With that said the dance floor was kept pretty full, I was on it most of the night and all of the feedback from others was great – so all good here!
Thanks again,
Bea

Dear Beatrice,
Thanks for the feedback. We got hit with many requests and as much as I would have loved to keep up the soul and funk, your guests were on us all night. I took a look at the log and see that we were able to play about 14 funk/r&b/soul tunes from the 60s-70s, but it would have been nice to have had more time 🙂

Have a wonderful life together!

Brendan

Beatrice & Paul’s global village crisscrossing the dance floor with great song requests

Song List:

Bridal March: In The Garden, Bob James (for bridal party, and bride)
Recessional: Praise You, Fat Boy Slim
Bridal Party Music: “Signed Sealed Delivered, Stevie Wonder
First Dance Song: “Old Fashioned – Cee Lo Green
Second Song: “First, Last, My Everything – Barry White
Dinner Music: Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra & any jazzy fun – Elvis is also a great choice. Upbeat along with mellow songs.
Cake Cutting Music: “Always on my Mind – Tiki Taane
Parent Dance, Beatrice, Paul & their moms: “Sunshine of my life Stevie Wonder ”
Grandpa Dance “Beatrice & Grandpa: “Sentimental Journey – Frank Sinatra”
Last Song: I Will Survive – Cake

General Song List
A PROGRESSION THROUGH ERAS START WITH SOME CLASSIC 50s, MOVE ON TO NON-DISCO DANCE HITS OF THE 60/70s, HIT A HIGH NOTE WITH SOME 80s CHEESE AND MAYBE END WITH SOME 90s FOR US YOUNGSTERS.WE LOVE TO DANCE AND SO DO OUR FAMILIES. WE HAVE THOUGHT OF MAYBE HAVING BUT REALLY, ANYTHING WITH A BEAT.
All genres are fine, focus on 70s soul/funk,
early Michael Jackson (Off the Wall),
transition into 80s, 90s and today, i.e
Dont worry ’bout a thing – Stevie
I’ll melt with you, modern english
Let’s Go Crazy – Prince
Mo Money Mo Problems by Notorious BIG
We No Speak Americano – Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP –
Everything – P Money
Tightrope, Janelle Monae”

Do Not Play List: no over played tunes, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears & similar.
Brown Eyed Girl
I Just Called – Stevie

Faithfully / Open Arms – Journey
What a wonderful world – Israel K
Celebration, Kool & The Gang
Cha Cha Slide, DJ Casper
We Are Family, Sister Sledge
Hot in Herre, Nelly
I Gotta Feeling, The Black Eyed Peas
YMCA, Village People
Chicken Dance
Every Breath You Take, The Police
Macarena, Los Del Rio
Stayin’ Alive, Bee Gees
Total Eclipse of the Heart, Bonnie Tyler
My Heart Will Go On, Celine Dion
Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now), C+C Music Factory
Love Shack, the B-52s
Mony Mony, Billy Idol
I will survive, Gloria Gaynor”

Kimble & Christopher – Giando on the Water – Williamsburg, Brooklyn – February 2012

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

Michael’s Christmas party – Sam’s of Gedney Way – White Plains – December 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

Brendan,

Thank you very much. The music was wonderful, Have a “Merry Christmas” and hopefully we will see you again.

Regards,

Mike

AnnMarie & Marc – Crabtree’s Kittle House – Chappaqua – December 2011

Posted on December 3, 2011 by admin

Hi Brendan,

I just wanted to thank you for all your work on our ceremony and reception at the Kittle House on 12/3. It was a great party and it was great to work with you!!!!

Sincerely,

AnnMarie 🙂

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Current Pop and Latin dance tunes scorched with our Vue 3 light

Bonnie Briar Country Club – Casablanca Casino Night – 11-12-2011

Posted on November 12, 2011 by admin

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Play it again Tom!

Emmy & Andy – Burden Mansion – NYC – November 2011

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Emmy and Andy chose to retain the classic beauty of Burden Mansion by limiting the lighting to our basic “Vue 3” light. Hallowed high school home to Lady Gaga, the ballroom echoed her hits.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DID. YOU DID A TERRIFIC JOB AS A DJ AND AN MC. I truly thought everyone had a great time and we really did get the older set on their feet and dancing which I think is so critical at a wedding….at the same time those that wanted to talk could do so in peace and quiet. I really appreciated how flexible and accommodating you and your assistant were every step of the way from placing the speakers to playing our selected songs… It was a great evening and I would recommend you and your assistant in a heartbeat. I received so many compliments from friends telling me what a great time they had…..Best to you and the minute someone asks for a recommendation for a DJ on our company bulletin board I will give them your name immediately. Lots of success to you in 2012.
Liz

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You always do a great job.

Happy New Year.

Dana

Burden Mansion

Synchronized Skaters Pep Rally 11-5-2011 Giovannis II Water’s Edge

Posted on November 5, 2011 by admin

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Thanks again for making the party lots of fun!!!! Kids had a great time !!!

Stacy

World class skaters slicing up the dance floor at their annual pep rally

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Jiyoun & James – Salem Golf Club – October 2011

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

Jiyoun and James hit a hole in one on a peaceful day at the Salem Golf Club. The weather and the dancers couldn’t have been more cooperative!

Hi Brendan

Thank you so much for being such a great dj for us. We had a classic wedding ceremony and super fun wedding reception through old and young generation because of your music choice. Our family, their friends, relatives enjoyed 50’s 60’s music a lot specially Elvis. Our 20’s 30’s friends LOVED our dance music and it was such a ball to do group dance. We definitely recommend BOK music for any special ceremony. You have a wonderful sense of music to make harmony for all generation.

Thank you and regards

Jiyoun and James

Peace at Salem Golf Club until the Vue3 light kicked in

Jaime & Andrew – Crabtree’s Kittle House – Chappaqua – October 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Hi Brendan!

We wanted to thank you for such an amazing night! We loved all the songs and the energy in the room. We are confident that everyone there had a fantastic time. Thanks again for being so approachable and warm. You made us feel like we were there with family 🙂 We would be more than happy to recommend you to any of our friends and family! Thanks again for making our wedding run so smoothly musically. Everybody had a great time.

Jaime & Andrew

Jaime and Andrew’s chose to add up-lighting to the Atrium Room at the Kittle House

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Erica & Seamus at CV Rich Mansion 9/23/2011

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

Erica and Seamus chose one of their (and our) favorites songs for their bridal party intros and last song to send them on their way, “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

Kristin & Joe’s wedding at Crabtree’s Kittle House – August 12, 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by admin

Hi Brendan,

Though we did not get to see you after our last dance, we wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your work. Everyone (young and old) came up to us at some point and expressed how much they enjoyed the music. And it was obvious that everyone had a good time with all the dancing that was going on, well done. You are a true professional and we can see why you came so highly recommended. We cannot wait for someone to ask us if we know of a good DJ because your name will come out before they can finish their sentence. Thanks again for sharing in our special day and helping to make it so memorable.

Joe & Kristin

You don’t need hundreds of guests for an awesome dance party!

Leslie & Tom’s wedding at Crabtree’s Kittle House 8-6-2011

Posted on August 6, 2011 by admin

Brendan,
Wonderful job at our wedding. Everyone is raving that they had a great time. Everything was just the way we wanted it. GREAT JOB!
Leslie and Tom

Hard to call this a job with a crowd like this.

Kaitlin & Michael at Stamford Yacht Club 8/6/2011

Posted on August 6, 2011 by admin

BOK music made my job that much easier. They never once left a doubt in my head that they weren’t on top of things. They sent lists to me of items that they were bringing and were proactive about indicating their power needs, and table requirements. They supplied their own wireless mic and amplification and made sure that I had all emergency contact numbers before I even had to ask. As a wedding planner it is always a joy to work with an experienced and knowledgeable crew. They kept me in the loop always when it came to song selections that the bride and groom had made directly with them and the biggest positive is they were at the event long before their scheduled arrival and my master time sheet. That always wins you huge points with the wedding planner! I would recommend them to anyone I know as they kept the flow of the event on pace and kept the crowd on their feet. They are a fabulous DJ and I cannot say enough great things about them!

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Dave and Myles did great!! Everyone had a great time at the wedding and it was a really nice surprise to have the light effects too!

Kaitlin

Dave had everyone on the dance floor all night

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Kaitlin & Daniel’s wedding at CV Rich Mansion 8-5-2011

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

Joleen & Julia’s wedding at Bear Mountain on 7/29/2011

Posted on July 29, 2011 by admin

Hi Brendan,

You did an absolutely wonderful job! We would definitely recommend you to anyone else having a wedding in New York. I appreciate how you played all of the songs on the request lists that I sent you and you refrained from playing our “no-play list.” You also played everyone’s requests and kept the dance floor moving. My parents especially loved the music and were either dancing or on the carousel the entire night.

You played an integral role in making our wedding such a success and we can’t thank you enough. Our guests have been saying this is the best wedding they’ve ever been to.

Thank you so much for everything you’ve done before and during the wedding!

Joleen & Julie

Joleen and Julia take their guests for a spin.

Irish fiddle for the Prelude & Ceremony

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Rebecca and Scott’s wedding at Crabtree’s Kittle House on 7/7/11

Posted on July 7, 2011 by admin

Dear Brendan,

Scott and I are so happy that you and your assistant were with us on our special day. The music was wonderful and all of the transitions throughout the evening were seamless. I’m so glad we went with the up-lighting, it made the party feel extra special and fun. Thank you very much for creating an energetic and happy celebration that Scott and I will never forget. Your attention to detail and professionalism exceeded our expectations and I look forward to referring you to friends and family!

All the Best,

Rebecca and Scott

Hi Brendan,
We were delighted with your presentation and performance at Rebecca’s wedding! We loved your style, the lights and the atmosphere. Your performance before the event was equally impressive. You communicate effectively and manage information meticulously. One wedding down -three to go!

Thank you so much. Dorothy – the mother of the bride

Reception with Up-Lighting and Cheshire Tree lanterns