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The Davis Event Group (formerly Jan Davis Entertainment and Events)
Services:
Bands, DJs An award-winning company with over 35 years of service!
Phone: (703) 461-7253
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6003 Tower Ct., Alexandria, VA 22304
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 Overall Rating
4.9 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
4.9/5.0
Responsiveness:
4.8/5.0
Professionalism:
4.9/5.0
Value for Cost:
4.8/5.0
Flexibility:
4.8/5.0
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76 Total Reviews
Jenelle
Wedding: 8/17/12
 5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
DJ Steve from the Davis Event Group provided DJ services for our wedding at the Hotel Monaco Alexandria. Our experiences from selecting our DJ through the event itself was easy and professional. Their website was informative and we were able to make our choice of DJ from a personal recommendation. The information questionnaire was simple to complete and Steve Thomas and his team were very responsive to special requests and questions. The day of, DJ Steve met every expectation and executed our ceremony music just as I had imagined it. He took the time to talk to us and made recommendations for ensuring our evening went as smooth as possible. He even accommodated a last minute request of ours! I will recommend Davis Event Group and especially DJ Steve to anyone for their professionalism and quality of service.
Emily
Wedding: 6/16/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
I cannot say enough about Jan. She is the best! She cares so much about her clients and the brides she works with. The rest of her team are a pleasure to work with as well. Jan used to be a band leader so knows exactly what to look for and how to help you a pick a band that is right for you. We ended up booking BroadSound for our wedding band. Jan referred them to us after our original band fell though. They were the BEST! It was meant to be the whole time. They played top 40, ballads, latin, you name it! Aaron the band leader was perfect, and felt the crowd to adjust the music accordingly. I told Aaron what the type of music I did not want to play but told him I trusted his judgement on what to play other than my small "do not play list". He executed the music perfectly. My guests commented it was one of the best wedding bands they have ever heard. A plus is the band was willing to learn our first dance song MORE for us which was not on their playlist. I could not have asked for a better wedding band. I barely left the dance floor all night....we partied until 1 am.
We also booked our ceremony music and videographer through David Event. I am embarrassed to say that I did not even meet Sue, from the string trio, the night of the wedding. She was however very helpful via email prior to the wedding helping me to pic music for the ceremony and the cocktail hour. David Harris, our videographer was great too. I will have to amend this review once I receive the final video but the demo's look very professional and well done. He was punctual, friendly and stayed a little late to get the shot of the cake cutting. He worked with our Rabbi to get right shots of our ceremony and stayed in the background through out the event. We cannot wait to get the final product.
Like I said, Jan and The Davis Event Group is the...
Doug
Wedding: 6/10/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We were extremely satisfied with working with Jan Davis. I had never booked a band before and did not really know what to consider. Jan led us through the process and helped in narrowing down our choices, based on our desires, so that the decision was much easier. I liked dealing with the owner of the agency and she was super responsive in getting back to us.
The band that we booked, Encore, was more than terrific, they transformed our celebration into an amazing party. It was so much fun and we got so many comments that it was the best reception that they had been and it is large extent due to Encore. Everyone was on the dance floor. Before the wedding, I was not 100% sure that we had a partying crowd that would appreciate Encore, but they erased all doubts! They played great music, engaged the crowd and showed great judgement throughout the evening. This was one of our splurge items for the wedding, but in terms of value, it was the best decision that we made. It made my daughter's evening magical and I know that the dancing at the wedding is something that will be very memorable to all the attendees.
I thought she served as a fair intermediary between us and the band and gave us much helpful advice in the negotiation. We definitely made the right choice in putting our trust in Jan.
Doug
Wedding: 6/10/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We were extremely satisfied with working with Jan Davis. I had never booked a band before and did not really know what to consider. Jan led us through the process and helped in narrowing down our choices, based on our desires, so that the decision was much easier. I liked dealing with the owner of the agency and she was super responsive in getting back to us.
The band that we booked, Encore, was more than terrific, they transfomed our celebration into an amzing party. It was so much fun and we got so many comments that it was the best reception that they had been and it is large extent due to Encore. Everyone was on the dance floor. Before the wedding, I was not 100% sure that we had a partying crowd that would appreciate Encore, but they erased all doubts! They played great music, engaged the crowd and showed great judgement throughout the evening. This was one of our splurge items for the wedding, but in terms of value, it was the best decision that we made. It made my daughter's evening magical and I know that the dancing at the wedding is something that will be very memorable to all the attendees.
I thought she served as a fair intemeidary between us and the band and gave us much helpful advice in the negotioation. We definitely made the right choice in putting our trust in Jan.
Carly
Wedding: 6/2/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Aaron was the best dj!! I was worried that a dj would not get people dancing as much as a band would but I was wrong. Aaron put together the best play list and I was asked by a bunch of the guests for a copy of the list. He was fun and relaxed to work with and even cut some of the songs to fit our dances. Ask for Aaron!
Mrs. Army Wife!! and Mr. Army!!
Wedding: 6/1/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Working with Davis Event Group was one of the best decisions my fiance and I made during our wedding planning. They were so helpful with all of our planning, very responsive and worth every penny. Jan picked the perfect DJ and ceremony musician for our event! Our ceremony guitarist, Eric, was great! Our DJ, DJ Aaron, was great! He kept everyone dancing (and we had a wide range of demographics). DJ Aaron and Jan were very patient with us while we were dealing with a photographer emergency, instead of giving them the critical reception information they needed. Jan is professional and really makes you feel like you are the most important wedding on her busy schedule. Thank you Jan, Aaron and Eric for everything!!
Beth
Wedding: 5/26/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Steve was extremely professional, affable and flexible. We had a few unexpected things pop up during the reception and Steve handled them wonderfully. He even nailed the pronunciation of some of the harder names in our wedding party the first time around! We would recommend him as highly as possible!
Andrewalison
Wedding: 5/19/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We had a rockin' good time with DJ Kathy from Davis Event Group. From the planning stage through the execution, our experience was outstanding. Jan was very responsive to our initial inquiry and helped us set up a meeting with DJ Kathy about 6 months before the wedding. It was also easy to work with Jan on the business side of things and focus on the music with the DJ. Kathy came down and met us near our apartment, and we immedietly felt a good connection. Her low-key personality was just the right note for our event. It was particularly helpful that Kathy had previously worked our venue (Hollin Hall) and had built a good rapport with the venue staff. She provided music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception. We had a wide range of musical styles (classical/opera, showtunes, and 1970s dance music), and she handled it all well. There was a small hiccup as the bride walked down the aisle, but she handled it well and kept the ceremony moving. She even purchased our favorite recordings so that we had just the right music. At the reception, she was very flexible with our rather silly requests and random announcements, and she kept the party going with her song sequencing. The father of the bride recorded a custom song for the father/bride dance, which Kathy easily incorporated into the events. Overall, it was a pitch-perfect event!
Mother of the Bride
Wedding: 5/19/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We booked the band Spectrum and a string quartet (for the ceremony and the cocktail hour) for our daughter's wedding. I cannot say enough about how fabulous both groups were. Spectrum was absolutely amazing -- they are gifted musicians who were, prior to and during our event, responsive to every nuance of our needs. The string quartet was also outstanding. Of course we had done our research ahead of time and knew of Spectrum's reputation, but we were beyond pleased. Thank you, Jan!
Nora
Wedding: 5/4/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We were highly pleased with the Davis Event Group. They were super easy to reach over email and were very flexible. Our DJ was Steve Hershberger, he was fantastic! Just the right DJ for our wedding reception. He is highly qualified and loves what he does! We couldn't of asked for a better DJ!
Rosemary
Wedding: 3/31/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We were just so happy with how DJ Steve read our crowd and played a perfect mix of music. He had everyone dancing the entire evening. There were just enough slow songs to take a breathe. He ws also the perfect speaker, announcing all that needed to be said in a fun and entailing manner without being too much of a presence. I guess I could say he had a perfect balance. Everyone commented on how much fun they had at our reception and I think DJ Steve had a lot to do with that!
Thank you!
The Davis Event Group (formerly Jan Davis Entertainment and Events) says:
Hi Rosemary! Thank you so much for your input. We are so glad you were happy! At Davis Event Group, our goal is to make sure every client is matched with the DJ or band that is perfect for them. It is not a process of just going through the roster and seeing who is available on the date. And, we work hard at DEG to make sure that all the details have been covered right up until the moment the DJ or bandleader takes over-so thank you so much for letting us know that we are achieveing this very important goal!
Joe
Wedding: 2/18/12
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We were thrilled with the performance by Encore. The dance floor was never empty and our guests sang every song with the band. Encore was talented, professional, and overall, fun! Jan Davis was very helpful in booking them
for our reception and she was responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommended!
Nicole
Wedding: 7/30/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
The Davis Event Group provided us with a great DJ on the second try. The first DJ we had issues with, but Jan and Rob made up for that DJ big time by giving me a discount and providing me with a new and awesome DJ. They were very responsive and got back to me right away with questions I had. They were great!
bride's mom
Wedding: 7/30/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We had DJ Aaron......terrific!!!!!!
Megapel
Wedding: 7/30/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
We worked with DJ Aaron Hahn. He was great! We gave him very little direction about musical choices hoping that he would be able to read the crowd better than us and make good decisions about what music would get people up and dancing. We said we liked motown and sinatra. Our party was hopping! We told him we wanted the dancefloor full and he kept it that way. It was a great party!
Jayme
Wedding: 6/4/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Jan Davis and our band Full Circle were amazing! We've gotten a million raving reviews about how awesome Full Circle was. Jan was great throughout the entire process. She gave candid opinions on the different bands based on my preferences. I would highly recommend getting in contact with Jan for your upcoming wedding.
ST
Wedding: 4/30/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Our DJ was Aaron Hahn. All I wanted for our wedding was for people to be on the dance floor having a great time, and Aaron made that possible. He met with us and gave us much needed guidance on our schedule and potential music selections, putting us at ease about the day. The day-of, he helped us with our processional, kept us on schedule, and he played the best music that kept the dance floor jumping throughout the night. We felt so fortunate to have him as our DJ and received a ton of compliments. Aaron was great!
mes1016
Wedding: 4/30/11
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Jan Davis Entertainment and Events were wonderful to work with! They really listened to me and our needs. After contacting a few other companies, and not finding what I wanted, I turned to Jan who suggested the perfect band for us on the first try! Jan made our decision really easy...she was quick to respond, easy to work with and flexible. The band we selected was fantastic! We received so many compliments from our guests on how talented and fun they were. They really turned our wedding reception up a notch! I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend Jan for all of your wedding and event entertainment needs.
Novemberwedding
Wedding: 11/6/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
The wedding was ver a month ago and people are still raving about the band. I hire Jan Davis any time I needed a band!
Donald
Wedding: 10/10/10
5.0 out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0/5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0/5.0
Professionalism: 5.0/5.0
Value for Cost: 5.0/5.0
Flexibility: 5.0/5.0
Black Tie was fantastic. We had a very wide age range of people at our wedding including children, twenty somethings, and a few from the Greatest Generation. Black Tie provided three hours of non stop music and the dance floor was never empty. We had only one problem that evening: the bar bill exceed my budget many time over...BUT IT WAS WORTH IT. My daughter called her evening the "Magical Perfect Night"
Don LaRue,
Reston VA
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