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REFERENCES “Sam Lurie was the DJ for my wedding this past weekend. Sam was extremely diligent about keeping me updated, calling me to confirm every little detail, and helped to guide me along in our planning process. Sam really made the day about what my husband and I wanted and did everything to accommodate our needs. In addition, his DJ abilities were amazing! I honestly think that our guests sat down for a total of 15 minutes. He played a variety of songs that kept the party going the whole time. Sam also worked closely with our function hall to put together a time line of events which was one less thing that I would have to worry about. The Beantown Sound exceeded my expectations and I could not have asked for a better group of people to work with!” Jennifer “I hired Samuel Lurie to do the up lighting for my wedding a couple of weeks ago, and it was wonderful. He had the right color blue to go with my color for most of the night, but during the dancing portion he had the lights changing to a multitude of different colors and it looked amazing. Samuel Lurie was a pleasure to deal with, prompt in returing emails/phone calls, and he even took some excellent photos and video that he shared with me =)” Jessica “Sam from The Beantown Sound DJed our wedding, and honestly, we could not have asked for more. We wanted nothing but the good old oldies, and classic wedding hits like 'Old Time Rock and Roll' and Sam absolutely listened to what we needed and delivered. Also, he arrived to our far away location with plenty of time and brought all necessary equipment and cords and was ready for anything even though he had never been to our venue before. Everyone was still raring to go when the end time arrived, and Sam was happy to stay longer and keep the part going. Sam totally got the mood of the event, can't recommend Sam enough!” Maria “Sam was an incredible DJ. The dance floor was packed all night long with rocking music. Sam helped me organize the entire night with a detailed schedule. Sam is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. I could not have wanted or expected more. Sam truly delivered. Now, onto the up lighting Sam explained to me on the phone that these light were amazing. I was not fully convinced, but I took his word for it, and had up lighting at our wedding. These lights blew my mind. I cannot describe in words how incredible they are. They transformed my reception into a party. I truly believe our wedding stands out from others because of this lighting. You have to, have to get this lighting! This is what my mom writes: The music was outrageous. The lighting was breath taking. Thank you for making our joyous occasion extra special.” Erika & Patrick “Every girl dreams of her wedding day; beyond the dress, hair/make-up, stationary/place card/menu card details - one of the most important elements of the day is choosing music and uplighting vendors that make your venue come alive. DJ Samuel Lurie did just that for our 9-10-11 wedding at The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Working with the natural opulence of the Oval Room (very detailed molding, gold accents and gilded age elegance), Samuel used sophisticated lighting techniques to bring life to the room. We wanted to create a fairytale, dream-like setting for our guests as they entered the room and ate dinner; Samuel used light pink and blue tones to create a chic, cool vibe as we dined. As the party started and he mixed one amazing song to the next (he allowed us to create A & B lists of song we HAD to hear and ones we'd love to hear if he had time as well as a "do not play list"- the lists were so key because we were able to avoid hearing songs we didn't like while dancing up a storm to the ones we love), the lighting transitioned to a sleek nightclub vibe. Guests were commenting all night long (both young and older guests; including my father who was blown away by the lighting) about both the music - Samuel played top 40, dance and old-time classics for the parent generation - as well as the lighting. The uplighting designed for us truly brought our reception room to a new level. They were even able to create a custom monogram that was illuminated on the dancefloor! The music by DJ Samuel Lurie was customized to fit our crowd as well as the mood of the night...and to give you an idea - even my 91-year-old grandfather was caught dancing! Everything from perfectly fading our first dance song to knowing when the Father/Daughter dance should be faded was spot on. We couldn't have chosen better lighting/music vendors. It was a night to remember - thank you!” Alyssa “I would happily recommend The Beantown Sound to any bride and groom. I have been to quite a few weddings and the music typically dictates whether people are on the dance floor or not, at our wedding everyone was on the dance floor. We met with Sam for our initial meeting and he made us feel right at ease with getting to know us. Throughout the months leading up to the wedding I was always able to email or call him and the response was almost immediate. The online tool you fill out with all the important information for the wedding day made the process seamless. Sam reached out a week prior to the wedding day and went through every detail. I had listened to a lot of songs to give him an idea of what we wanted. Sam told me to ENJOY the day and he would take care of the music, and he did exactly that. There were a few things that I would say separate Sam from other DJ's. The first is right after the bride and groom's first dance he had all guests on the dance floor dancing. This got all age groups up and moving and ready to have a good time. The other thing was at the end of the night the last song of the night was a slow song for just the bride and groom and he had all guests surrounding them in a big circle. It was amazing to look around and see everyone who was their for us and important in our lives and then he pumped it up for one last fast song. I wouldn't change a thing with our decision to go with Sam. He was professional, responsive and a great DJ. I would definitely recommend Sam for a wonderful wedding day of music!” Shauna “Hi Samuel, the party and the entertainment was a great success. Beejay was a great DJ and provide us with a great set of music and everyone had a great time. We will definitely keep you and Beejay in mind for other event at the club. We had Beejay stay later than 8:00 as we all were having too great a time to stop the party and we all seem to want to continue dancing. Thanks for the great time.” Bill “As an ex-wedding DJ myself (back when DJ's used - gasp- vinyl records...) and after attending many wonderful wedding receptions over the years, I have to say that The Beantown Sound just get a new high water mark for quality, professionalism and guest enjoyment. From the excellent MC/hosting work, to the music selection and the clear sound and beautiful/elegant lighting - the entire package was superb. Well done Sam and company - well done!!” Matt “Sam Lurie was the best D.J. He did such a great job with getting everyone at the wedding up and dancing. At the end of the wedding my husband and I loved how he had everyone around us dancing. Everyone also complimented us on what a great D.J. we had. I could not have imagined it going any better than it did. We were so happy with our selection of Sam and would recommend him to everyone!” Lindsey & Mike “Sam DJed our wedding, and honestly, we could not have asked for more. We wanted nothing but the good old oldies, and classic wedding hits like 'Old Time Rock and Roll' and Sam absolutely listened to what we needed and delivered. Also, he arrived to our far away location with plenty of time and brought all necessary equipment and cords and was ready for anything even though he had never been to our venue before. Everyone was still raring to go when the end time arrived, and Sam was happy to stay longer and keep the part going. Sam totally got the mood of the event, can't recommend Sam enough!” Maria & Michael “Hi Sam, FABULOUS! AMAZING! INCREDIBLE! FUN! FUN! NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are the BEST BEST BEST..thank you soo much for making Amanda and Casey's wedding a complete success...an awesome party! We can't stop talking about how you made the wedding the best we have ever been to!!!!” Patti “Just saw the pictures and they are GREAT!!! We are not on Facebook but know Shauna and Chuck will give you rave reviews! Thanks so much for making it the most amazing wedding!! We will def give everyone your name. Take care and thanks again....much love from THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE!” Sandy “Our DJ (Sam) was fantastic. He had the whole reception under control, was very professional and considerate, and kept the party going to the very end. The music he chose seemed to always fit with what the crowd wanted, and he worked in the songs we'd asked for very nicely. We'd use The Beantown Sound again in a heartbeat, they were very easy to work with, listened to all of our concerns and thoughts during planning, helped us piece together the timing of the various events during the reception, and checked in with us as needed to make sure things were planned the way we wanted them. They made the planning process seem easy, which was very much appreciated amidst the myriad other wedding details we had to take care of as the day drew nearer. I highly recommend them.!” Chris+Jen “I would definitely reccommend The Beantown Sound for DJ service and uplighting! They were very friendly and profressional to work with, not to mention extremely responsive to calls/emails! I never had a problem customizing the music and night when dealing with them. I sent them a picture of the color uplighting I was looking for and they matched it with no problem, they made the reception hall look gorgeous! They were spot on with the music variety and tailored it to fit our needs. Overall, extremely pleasant experience!” Laura “We love Sam Lurie! My family hired him for my sister's wedding in Boston, and we had such a good experience with him then, that we hired him to fly to Miami for my destination wedding. Sam is not only a creative, talented, and professional DJ, but he is a really good listener. He was attentive to the type of music I wanted and the type of DJ disposition we were looking for at our reception. I had many requests regarding the music at my wedding (special and otherwise), and Sam was super accommodating and responsive regarding them. We highly recommend him and thank him for being such an outstanding DJ for our wedding.!” Taren “It was a great day, and Sam really made the party and kept it going to the very end! We were very happy with the music he chose and felt it augmented the song list we gave him very nicely. But more importantly, he was really good about checking in with us before each of the events of the reception, and had a very calm and confident manner that really kept us worry-free and relaxed throughout. We never really had a moment of worrying that he was going to forget something, or wondering what was happening next, or anything like that...I'm not really sure what more we could have asked for. We'll definitely be recommending you guys in the future if/when the opportunity arises. Thanks again!” Chris “Sam, Thanks for your kind words about the kids. They really had a great time. I appreciate your bringing along the extra dancer, as well as some additional goodies for the kids. It all contributed to the fun of the party. I know the adults had a great time dancing as well! That was so nice to see! It has been such a huge pleasure to work with you for both Matthew's and Rachel's parties over the past two years. Thanks in large part to you, we have had two very successful celebrations. Although we are done with Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, we will continue to recommend you to our friends. You are the best!” Karen “Sam, Thank you for doing such an oustanding job at my little cousin's communion party. You kept both the children and adults entertained. Several guests commented on what a great job you did and said they would have to hire you for future events. You gained a new group of fans! Thank you again!” Diana “Sam - Thank you for DJ'ing our Senior Dinner Dance. You really helped make our last dance together special. Thanks Again!” Leicester High School Class Of 2011 “Many thanks and congratulations to Sam Lurie and the entire staff at The Beantown Sound for your fantastic entertainment service at Endicott's 2nd Annual Graduate Alumni Gala held on Saturday, May 7, at Misselwood @ Endicott College! The music was excellent for dancing. Our guests had a lovely and fun evening dining and dancing to your music! And the wireless up-lights were so cool and really created an impeccable for the evening! For people who are out there and looking for D.J. & Up-Lighting services for your event, I highly recommend calling Sam at the Beantown Sound! I have had Sam for my gala event two years in a row; and it has been so great working with him every time!” Catherine “Sam - Thank you, and your staff for doing a fantastic job! From the moment we first talked on the phone I had a good feeling about our selection of entertainment and with your help we made some good choices. The lighting really brought the room to life and made a party atmosphere. The music was mixed well and pumped up to the perfect volumes and brought down at the right times. I really appreciate the photos too, as yours seem to fill the gap were the adults with cameras were either not present or having too much fun! I'll put some comments up on Facebook (mine and yours), in the Temple's Bar Mitzvah suggestions book (which is where we found you) and anywhere else you want. If you wanted to use any of the images from the party on your site and need releases - let me know and I can hunt down the appropriate signatures for you. If you're still doing this in 3.5 years I am sure Naomi will be happy to have you guys DJ her Bat Mitzvah! Thanks again!” Jeff “We love Sam Lurie! My family hired him for my sister's wedding in Boston, and we had such a good experience with him then, that we hired him to fly to Miami for my destination wedding. Sam is not only a creative, talented, and professional DJ, but he is a really good listener. He was attentive to the type of music I wanted and the type of DJ disposition we were looking for at our reception. I had many requests regarding the music at my wedding (special and otherwise), and Sam was super accommodating and responsive regarding them. We highly recommend him and thank him for being such an outstanding DJ for our wedding. ” Jenna & Jonathan “One of the best decisions we made aside from getting married was hiring Sam Lurie as the DJ for our wedding reception. He was very friendly, very easy work with, and was worth every penny. Our guests had an amazing time at our reception and Sam was the main reason why. He had activities to involve and engage the audience and played a great mix of music to keep the dance floor full all night long. Numerous guests came up and complimented us on our choice of DJ. I would absolutely recommend Sam to anyone looking for a wedding DJ and would definitely hire him again for other future events. ” Nathan “Hey Sam! Leigh, Mitch, and I want to let you know what a fantastic job you did at our big event. You kept the adults and the children so entertained for a full five hours – not an easy task! I’m in awe of your ability to control a crowd of children and adults. Thank you so much for all of your hard work – All my best. ” Leslie “Sam did an amazing job DJing and MCing our wedding. Everything was well planned out in advance and was executed flawlessly. The music selection was spot on; the dance floor was packed all night long. At the end of the wedding and in the days following numerous guests we talked to all mentioned that they had a blast and loved the DJ at our wedding! I could not recommend someone more highly than Sam. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our wedding would not have been as amazing as it was if we had hired another DJ. ” Pamela “Dear Sam: Thank you for the wonderful job you did at Will's Bar Mitzvah. Will and all his friends had a great time. Will commented to me that he liked the way you ran his party much better than his previous Bar Mitzvah experiences where all the kids did was dance. He much preferred playing games with his friends with less time for dancing and I think that's why the party was such a hit. Thanks again for all your hard work. The party was a great success. And so many people complimented me on the Cup of Life ceremony -- our guests loved it. I'm so glad that you told me about the Cup of Life -- David and I also enjoyed doing this ceremony as a very welcome change from the candlelighting ceremony. It was a lovely ceremony, very meaningful yet also fun because of the music.” Sue “Hi Sam! I just wanted to reach out and offer you my sincere thanks for the amazing job you did uplighting the room our wedding reception was in. The room looked sooo good and it made dancing so much fun! Everyone is raving not only about how much they loved the lighting but they love looking at the pictures because the lighting makes them look so good. I was really nervous about whether the lighting would make a difference but I look back and I am really thankful I did it. Thanks for posting the pictures on facebook too!” Katherine “I wouldn't have anyone else MC an event, you are truely great at what you do.” Peter “Thank you for DJing and doing the announcing, as well as promoting the event via facebook, email, and news outlets! We really appreciate your time and efforts! A lot of people had positive comments on the music setup! It worked out really well!” Chris “The lighting from the wedding was absolutely amazing!!! You really delivered on your promise for colors and transitions. We will gladly provide referrals and recommendations to all family and friends!” Renee & Steve “On behalf of all of us on the committee and at S.S.D.S. we really want to thank you for helping make last night's dance excellent! Thank you so much for the gorgeous lighting, taking pictures, following the song list so diligently, coming early, and being flexibility with requests! I continue to get rave reviews on the party and how touching and memorable it was.” Solomon Schecter Day School Semi-Formal Committee “If you want a party or event where your guests never stop tapping their feet or take a break from the dance floor, Sam Lurie from The Beantown Sound is your DJ. I worked beside Sam as a photographer at a recent Bat-Mitzvah with about 200 guests. I was amazed at his ability to smoothly orchestrate games and dancing while involving both children and adults at just the right moments. The dance floor was never empty! Sam has a great sense of humor and is always professional. His years of experience coupled with his enthusiasm make him an entertainer that will exceed your expectations!” Jennifer “I had the opportunity to work with Sam Lurie and The Beantown Sound on several occasions last year. My auto detailing business sponsored several large car shows to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Each show had between 400 - 1000 people in attendance. The Beantown Sound - who also sponsored and helped to organize these events, was on hand to DJ and keep the crowd entertained. Sam and his team set a fantastic mood at these events, there was never a dull moment. The music selection was perfect, and Sam's creative games and prize giveaways kept everyone in good spirits. The shows were a massive success, in great part to Sam and The Beantown Sound. We raised a lot of money for St. Jude's, and everyone had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend Samuel Lurie and The Beantown Sound for any occasion or event requiring entertainment. I look forward to working with him again in the future!” Alex “Thanks again for everything! The dinner dance was a huge success and the kids let me know that they had a great time. The up-lighting made the room look magical!” Pam “Thanks for running a wonderful party on Saturday! You managed to keep all those kids happy and participating in everything – not an easy thing to do! I was pleased that the kids were pretty well behaved, but a lot of credit goes to you and your team for running everything so smoothly and being so clearly in control of all the fun. Tori had a fantastic time and says that all her friends are raving about it. It was the best we could have hoped for and, again, we thank you for making our special day end with a spectacular party. We loved that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. I didn’t realize that the circle slow dance was one of the ‘games’ – that’s so funny – I commented to my friend about how cute it was that all the kids were dancing as couples. Tori explained it all to me afterwards. Again, your mix of dance and games/activities was just great!” Cindy & Mike “Sam Lurie made our wedding incredible. Before the event he sent me easy-to-understand paperwork so I could give him the information to tailor the music to exactly what I wanted. He was totally honest and transparent throughout, answering my questions openly so my expectations were carefully managed. He wanted to know how to pronounce all names correctly - a detail that seems small but that I have seen messed up at countless affairs! My mother has quirky music taste and he even made her a "Natalie Megamix" with 30-45 seconds of her favorite songs, so we could dance to them without ruining the flow of the party and so she could feel special. He counseled me about parent-child dance choices, was able to communicate with me largely by email, and just made everything fantastic. Cannot say enough good things. I'd hire him again anytime - he is the consummate professional and knows how to make people get up and have a great night!” Audrey “Sam, Thank you for giving us such an awesome ceremony and reception. Everyone loved the music and had a great night!” Rachel & Will “Good music, good involvement of kids & adults, great personality of SAM, great timing of music & games. Our guests couldn't stop talking about Sam. My daughter's friends told her that it was the best party they went to all year. We have photos that show every single person on the dance floor and all the tables empty.” Gail “Sam Lurie was outstanding ... he kept everyone engaged-especially the children.” Sam “Just a quick note to let you know that everything was great on Saturday. We received many compliments from both kids and adults about the high quality of the DJ! Yay for Sam - He was great. I found it very easy to work with him and he seemed to know just what the kids would like. Everyone had fun! I would be happy to serve a reference for him or your services at any time. Thanks so much.” Ellen “Sam was so in tune with the kids and kept them busy and happy. He got adults involved but was not pushy. It was perfect!” Karen “Dear Sam, I want to thank you for a wonderful evening at my daughter's Bat-Mitzvah. It was incredible and everyone had a lot of fun. I can't wait for my son's Bar-Mitzvah (in a couple of years) so we may have the pleasure of having you again..... Thank you.” Sarela “Sam and his assistant were great-very responsive. Lots of energy without incredibly loud. Good games! Kids and adults both had good times. Great job all around.” Kathy “Hi Sam, I just wanted to thank you for doing a great job DJing. Everyone at the party had a fantastic time. It was great to see my daughter have such a big smile on her face. The kids were entertained the entire time. You really created the environment we were looking for. My friends from out of town were raving about you ....Thanks again for making it lots of fun ...... We'll be in touch for our other kids simcha's. Take care.” Shari “Good Morning Sam, I want to thank you for making our Bar Mitzvah go so smoothly. You made the event! You were able to transition from candle lighting to games to dance songs - you involved the adults ...... You received many compliments from adults who had never been to a Bar Mitzvah before, and from "seasoned veterans" of Bar Mitzvahs-they thought you did a wonderful job. Please be available in 3 years for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah! All my best.” Leslie “Sam really gets how to make a party that the kids and adults can enjoy. The DJ was always smiling and seemed to have fun as well.” Myra “Hi Sam, I have finally sent my last guest home and I wanted to send you a quick note thanking you for the wonderful job you did Saturday night. You were fantastic - handling all the kids, from the games to the dancing, to giving away the prizes. It was all great! So many people came over to me and said what a great DJ I had. I felt so lucky that... I ended up with you, Sam. You were easy to work with, always had everything under control and your staff was right on top of everything. I know the kids had a great time with you! You made the night's activities run smoothly and that made my night fun and relaxed. my daughter was thoroughly overjoyed! You made her feel special and honored! Superb job- Well Done!!! Thank you for all your hard work and making many wonderful memories for my family and me!!!! Best Regards.” Wendy “Sam made it very entertaining. Thank You!” Cecelia “Sam, I planned to contact you and thank you for doing a fantastic job at my son's Bar Mitzvah. Everyone truly had a wonderful time. The songs and games you selected were perfect - my kids are still talking about them. We were also so pleased with the candle lighting ceremony. I am sure we will be calling on you again when it's time to plan the next Bat Mitzvah. Many, many thanks!” Karen “We had a wonderful night!!! It was unbelievable and will be forever remembered. You worked so closely with us to produce a very special night for our son, and I thank you for that - he clearly had a ball. You're a very talented professional which is why we picked you the 2nd time around and hopefully we'll continue this tradition with our third child.” Aviram “Thank God for Sam! He has such an amazing preparation process that once the reception begins, he is in control. He takes down every last detail and works with you and the site to make a timeline that will work for everyone. He has a fantastic "radio" voice and pronounced everyone's name correctly, and there were some toughies! He knows how to play to the crowd and seamlessly transitions his music to cater to your guests. His lighting and sound systems are amazing and he is absolutely worth every penny we paid to have him there. It was never difficult to reach him and he was always willing to take a call to go over any questions I had.” Rachel “Thanks Sam! We all had a wonderful time. My daughter's friends thought it was "awesome".” Jane “I would like to thank you for an incredible evening. My first impressions of you being the consummate professional while seeing you at Andover Country Club were spot on. You and your team did a tremendous job and I would be honored to provide a reference for you if you so desire. Thank you again for making my son's event such a memorable one.” Sam “Having you part of our team helped to make this an extremely successful event. We thank you for you time and effort and look forward to working with you again in the future. The karaoke was the hit of the day and we all appreciate your hard work. Thanks again!” Marilyn “This is to formally thank you for the wonderful job you did at our Homecoming Dance. We were impressed by your professionalism, expertise, and overall great performance. We look forward to having you again.” Dena “Hi, Sam. We've just about recovered from all the fun Saturday night -- you did a great job keeping everyone entertained!!! ......Thanks so much.” Michelle “To the best, I want you to know turning “50” is not an easy thing. Honestily, I was beginning to feel as they say "over the hill"…….BUT, guess what? From the minute I walked into the most incredible surprise party my husband and daughters had but together so perfectly for me; I felt young again.. no very young again. Guess what? I owe some much to you!! You had this party moving and grooving just like the good olde days! The music was incredible!! I had no idea my husband was such a limbo dancer ;) everyone was asking at work about this great Dj and company. I know you’ll be getting a lot of referrals. I just hope I get invited and I get to boogie again all nite!!! Thank you again for making this birthday a VERY special night!!!” Dotty “As always, thanks for doing a great job DJ’ing!” Joyce “Thank you again for the great job you did Sunday night. You knew exactly what to play and kept the room hopping. The kids (and adults) didn’t want to stop and had a ball. You can use my name if you ever need a reference.” Ina “Thanks, Sam. I loved your choice of music. Mr. Dana even used some of your songs in the slide show!” Patrice “I just wanted to thank you again for all your help with Rachel's bat mitzvah celebration. I can't tell you how many people have told me that they really enjoyed the DJ and how much fun they had at the party. The teachers said that your games were wonderful in terms of team building, etc., and everyone seemed to appreciate the fact that you involved all the guests in the activities, not just the kids. The volume of the music was just right and the choices of music appropriate for the audience. I really can't think of a single negative thing, except that I wish the party had gone on longer. I will certainly recommend you to anyone I know planning a simcha.” Ami “Everything worked as planned. Sam was open to suggestions and tried to accommodate everyone. Looking forward to using your services again.” Sarela “Thank you so much for your generous support yesterday. We had a FABULOUS day. Sam Lurie and his assistant did a wonderful job. So accommodating and easy to work with. Their contribution did so much for the atmosphere we were trying to create. Again, many, many thanks.” Julie “I wanted to let you know that Sam was fabulous today as were his two assistants. The kids had a great time- I don't think it could have gone any better. Thanks so much!” Tracy |
