All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

Q: What do you wear?

Attire is important! It depends on the weather but typically I wear a button-down shirt and a blazer. I have a few stylish jackets that I bust out on special occasions.

Q: Do you learn new songs?

Absolutely! As a performing singer/guitarist I'm always looking to expand my repertoire.

Q: What makes you different from other musicians?

I'm more on the indie/underground spectrum and my song choices reflect a wider range than what's typical at weddings. I'm more likely to perform a song by The Strokes than "Canon in D".

Q: Do you take music requests?

I always encourage people on the dance floor to come up and vibe with me. Many requests are awesome and perfect and I’ll absolutely spin them. Some are less perfect in my professional experience so I’ll either skip them or wait for the right moment. My couples and their immediate families always get a priority on song requests.

Q: Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Absolutely! I actively mix the cocktail-hour set rather than simply set a playlist.

Q: Are you fully insured?

Yes and I can provide a COI for any event.

Q: What is your style?

I match beats seamlessly, I mix in-key and I use effects like filters and delays to smooth out perfect song transitions. Preparation is important but nothing compares to simply showing up and reading the energy on the dance floor. Sometimes I’ll stick mostly to the playlist if it’s working or sometimes I’ll totally pivot. Honestly the unexpected, spontaneous moments are often the funnest ones.

Q: How early do you come to set up?

Approximately two hours prior to the event start time

Q: Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

We can provide professional event lighting with up to 24 wireless uplights

Q: What is your travel and break down fee?

No travel fees within 100 miles and reasonable beyond that. We don't quote for setup/breakdown only for performance time.

Reception pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Packages

Prices start at $150

Category: DJ

Type: Group of DJs

Size of act: 6-8

Genres: Disco/Funk

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About All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

DJ & Musician

Music is everything. It’s your history, your identity, and your joy. It’s what moves you on the dance floor and what moves you to tears. Quite simply: it’s the most important decision you’ll make at your wedding. All Ears DJ is a premier entertainment group of highly-skilled performers led by owner/DJ/musician Richard Gintowt. Don’t settle for anything less than a DJ who can wow audiences with perfect blends, mashups & song selections. Talent matters, and All Ears DJs have shown up & showed out at more than 1000 weddings in the San Francisco Bay Area & Chicago during the past decade (as well as Los Angeles & destination weddings).

What sets All Ears DJ apart? Five-star reviews. Exceptional DJ talent. Personality & a sense of humor. Seamless custom mixes where the beat never drops. Live acoustic music options for ceremony & cocktail hour. Inclusive energy & a diverse roster of performers. Vinyl cocktail hours and live saxophone! Mahogany selfie booths. Late-night karaoke so everyone can drunkenly embrace while shouting the chorus to "Mr. Brightside"...

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Services

Ceremony microphones and sound
Dance floor special effects
Dancefloor lighting
Event planning
Learning new songs
Master of ceremonies
Multiple location support
Music during breaks
Photobooth
Projector equipment
Sound system capability audience <300 -
Uplighting

Musical genres

Disco/Funk
EDM/House
Latin
Motown/Soul
Pop/Top 40s
R&B
Rap/Hip Hop
Rock

Event types

After party
Cocktail hour
Other
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception

Hire DJ for an epic celebration!
•Verified review
•Chelsea P.•Nov 25, 2024
Richard was helpful and respectful throughout our entire wedding planning process. He worked flawlessly with me, my partner, and our wedding planner to pull off an incredibly fun reception. Richard did an initial call with my partner to discuss the general vibe we were looking for, and we knew immediately he would be a great fit for our wedding. Richard gave us a helpful questionnaire to fill out key songs and general musical interests (and do not play songs). Richard was also happy to jump on calls with us to talk through our questions and hopes for our big day. I especially appreciated that Richard was able to play some German songs for some guests who had flown in from Germany, as that got even some of our older relatives on the dance floor. People were partying all night thanks to Richard! Richard catered to our wide age range of guests, and even gave us a couple of bonus closing songs that were the perfect conclusion to the night. We could not have asked for a better DJ.
Great communication, personlized music
•Verified review
•Tyler M.•Jul 6, 2024
Overall very happy with the music and service Richard provided. He was easy to communicate with on our music prefernences and expectations. He put together a great playlist for our wedding that included our favorites, but the best part was the way he adapted to our guests to keep people on the dance floor, shifting from modern music toward classic rock for the older crowd.
Great DJ
•Verified review
•Lauren•May 13, 2024
Richard was great. He was a Preferred Vendor for Saratoga Springs. He had a form that we filled out about a week ahead with music selections and do not plays. It was very thorough. He responded quickly when we reached out to him with questions. The music selection was mostly on me because my husband generally listens to instrumental. I listen to a wide variety of music, so I left it pretty open ended, which I was a little nervous about, but Richard pulled it all together. An eclectic mix, yet cohesive. We had a much smaller turn out than we were expecting and even more dropped out last minute, my guess is because of the weather. It was an outdoor venue and was rainy and cold all day, but managed to burn out by the time the party started. Only raining briefly after dinner (we had umbrellas for everyone). The music selection was great and everyone rallied and had a good time. The last song was All You Need Is Love and a kick line formed with the remaining friends and family. It was ridiculously amusing. 10/10 would recommend Richard to anyone. I spent a good amount of time listening to his mixes on Mixcloud and have really enjoyed them.
Best Wedding DJ EVER!
•Verified review
•Vanessa M.•May 9, 2024
I am still getting compliments a month later about how good the DJ was. Richard matched the music to the tone perfectly as the wedding transitioned from the ceremony to the cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great and intuitive DJ to make your big day fun!

Attire is important! It depends on the weather but typically I wear a button-down shirt and a blazer. I have a few stylish jackets that I bust out on special occasions.

Absolutely! As a performing singer/guitarist I'm always looking to expand my repertoire.

I'm more on the indie/underground spectrum and my song choices reflect a wider range than what's typical at weddings. I'm more likely to perform a song by The Strokes than "Canon in D".

I always encourage people on the dance floor to come up and vibe with me. Many requests are awesome and perfect and I’ll absolutely spin them. Some are less perfect in my professional experience so I’ll either skip them or wait for the right moment. My couples and their immediate families always get a priority on song requests.

Absolutely! I actively mix the cocktail-hour set rather than simply set a playlist.

Yes and I can provide a COI for any event.

I match beats seamlessly, I mix in-key and I use effects like filters and delays to smooth out perfect song transitions. Preparation is important but nothing compares to simply showing up and reading the energy on the dance floor. Sometimes I’ll stick mostly to the playlist if it’s working or sometimes I’ll totally pivot. Honestly the unexpected, spontaneous moments are often the funnest ones.

Approximately two hours prior to the event start time

We can provide professional event lighting with up to 24 wireless uplights

No travel fees within 100 miles and reasonable beyond that. We don't quote for setup/breakdown only for performance time.

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All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

Reception pricing

Packages

About All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

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Services

Services

Musical genres

Event types

All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago) packages

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody"

"All Night Long"

"The Wedding Singer"

Mahogany Selfie Booth

Reviews

Hire DJ for an epic celebration!

Great communication, personlized music

Great DJ

Best Wedding DJ EVER!

Frequently asked questions

What do you wear?

Do you learn new songs?

What makes you different from other musicians?

Do you take music requests?

Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Are you fully insured?

What is your style?

How early do you come to set up?

Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

What is your travel and break down fee?

What are your sales taxes?

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