All Ears DJ

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.

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $500

Reception pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Packages

Prices start at $2,000

Category: DJ

Type: Group of DJs

Size of act: 6-8

Genres: Americana

+7 genres

About All Ears DJ

All Ears DJ

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 that boasts a ten-deep crew of highly-skilled DJs and musicians. Don’t settle for anything less than a DJ who can wow audiences with perfect blends, mashups and song selections. Talent matters, and All Ears DJs have shown up & showed out at more than 1000 weddings in the San Francisco Bay Area during the past decade.

What sets All Ears DJ apart? 200+ five-star reviews. Exceptional DJ talent. Personality and a sense of humor. Seamless custom mixes where the beat never drops. Live acoustic music for ceremony/cocktail hour. Inclusive energy and a diverse roster of performers. Love for Oakland and The Bay!

Performance samples

Click the arrow buttons to navigate. The carousel content will change when you click.

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

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

Event types

After party
Cocktail hour
Other
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception

All Ears DJ packages

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody"

Price$2,000

Description

The simple rock-your-party package! Typically this includes dinner + dancing and two sound systems. Additional hours at $250/hour.

What’s included

Two professional sound systems
Wireless lapel + handheld mics
MC/DJ services
Dance effects lighting
Customized playlists
Unlimited consultations
Four hours performance time
Professional mixing/beatmatching

"All Night Long"

Price$2,500

Description

Ceremony + Cocktail Hour + Reception. Typically this includes up to three sound systems and six hours performance time. Additional hours at $300/hour.

What’s included

Three professional sound systems
Wireless lapel + handheld mics
MC/DJ services
Dance effects lighting
Customized playlists
Unlimited consultations
Six hours performance time
Professional mixing/beatmatching

"The Wedding Singer"

Price$3,000

Description

Richard Gintowt performs a hybrid of DJing and live acoustic music! Live guitar & vocals for ceremony and/or cocktail hour followed by DJing for the dance party.

What’s included

Live acoustic guitar & singing
DJ/MC
Three professional sound systems
Wireless lapel + handheld mics
Dance effects lighting
Customized playlists
Unlimited consultations
Six hours performance time
Professional mixing/beatmatching

Reviews

Write a review

5.0 out of 5

8 reviews

Write a review

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!
Great DJ!
•Verified review
•Ming•Apr 22, 2024
Richard is easy to talk to, responsive and he gets what we want immediately. He brought his own set to the venue which has been tremendously helpful. On our wedding day, he warmed up the crowd with his great taste in music and charismatic personality. We are relieved to work with Richard, he is great!

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.

None

Want to learn more about their pricing?

Book a vendor on Zola and get 65% off save the dates. Terms

All Ears DJ

Ceremony pricing

Reception pricing

Packages

About All Ears DJ

All Ears DJ

Performance samples

Services

Services

Musical genres

Event types

All Ears DJ packages

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody"

"All Night Long"

"The Wedding Singer"

Reviews

Great communication, personlized music

Great DJ

Best Wedding DJ EVER!

Great DJ!

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?

Explore other vendors serving OAKLAND, CA

Complete your dream team

Other bands & DJs in OAKLAND

Other wedding services nearby

Plan your wedding

About

Advice and support