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★★★★★

I would highly recommend DJ Goyo! I had him DJ my wedding last night and he was very attentive to my wants and needs. I'm a pretty laid back person, and I was definitely a laid back bride. Because of this, I only had an outline of what I wanted and only a few song requests. DJ Goyo filled in the rest with great music and he kept the evening moving along smoothly. I'm grateful to him for getting the party started and keeping it going. The fact that he spins vinyl is also the coolest! If you're looking for a great DJ, DJ Goyo is your man!
— Leslie S. · Benicia, CA · Oct 2016

★★★★★

Greg DJ'd my wedding down in San Diego. It worked out well considering he had to lug his equipment from the Bay Area all the way down there. He did a great job of setting up the venue, and solved a facility issue we had with the space at the last minute. He took charge and made sure my wife was nice and calm by fixing a potentially big problem with his creativity.

We reviewed the list of music we wanted him to play at his studio, and he did a great job of sticking to it, and adding his own flavor which is what we wanted him to do. He MC'd our day for us in a relaxed, flexible, and well-prepared manner.

We basically just showed up to our day, the music was spot on, he did a great job of MC'ing with zero cheese factor.

I highly recommend him. I will use him again hands down.
— Nelson C. · Los Gatos, CA · May 2009

★★★★★

DJ Goyo was great!
He read the crowd and was able to play music that was cohesive with the mood. Definitely an upbeat DJ who can work a crowd into dancing or mingling.
Thank you!
— Lena D. · Mar 2018

★★★★★

DJ Goyo DJ'd my wife's birthday party and really got the dance floor moving. His encyclopedic knowledge of music from all over the world gives him the ability to feel into the crowd and give them exactly what they want. He is fun, friendly, and efficient: he brings the speakers, the tables, the turntables, and he plays real vinyl! He swept in and out and left me free to enjoy the party.

It's easy to tell he can be the life of the party, and he certainly brought our party to life.
— David S. · Albany, CA · Jun 2009

★★★★★

This review is long overdue. We got married in September 2011 and being a guy I thought finding an awesome DJ would be the least of our worries, but it wasn't. We met with quite a few lame DJs that had a "wedding mix" that was "guaranteed" to keep the party going.

Since our first meeting with Goyo we felt at ease. He spun some vinyl for us at his studio. He has an extensive selection, picking up stuff from his travels as well as locally. He also listened to what we were interested in.

On the big day he showed up on time, set up without a hitch, and even brought an assistant to help handle the records. He was a great MC, talking just enough, and kept the party going all night long. 4 months later everyone still says it was the most fun wedding they attended in 2011 and DJ Goyo made it happen.

If you're looking for an an awesome DJ at a reasonable rate, you can't go wrong with Goyo.
— Jose E. · Oakland, CA · Jan 2012

★★★★★

We just got married in August 2011. We were looking for a great wedding DJ. We got an AMAZING DJ. We had a feeling we found someone great when we first met with DJ Goyo at his studio space, which was jam-packed with vinyl -- nothing but vinyl. We knew he was serious when he was spinning $800 first-pressing Blue Note Jazz records, and all he said, in a matter-of-fact manner, was "hey, they were meant to be played." He listened to our requests and no plays list, and got EVERYONE on the dance floor. He was so professional and so competent. All our guests loved the music and loved the fact that he was spinning vinyl, and only vinyl, with the exception of one mash-up we had personally requested. We would recommend DJ Goyo in a heartbeat, and wish we could have another dance party just to have him work his magic.
— Janice A. · San Francisco, CA · Sep 2011

★★★★★

Phenomenal would not adequately describe the talents of DJ Goyo. He just DJ'd our wedding along the sonoma coast and was perfect.

He's got all of the high quality equipment you need and more plus he spins VINYL!! So cool.

Where DJ Goyo really shined however was the dance factory he created after our cake cutting.

Perfect mixes of new and old-school had everyone hopping all night long.

Very responsive throughout the whole process... I cannot be more thankful for having such a great professional on what was easily the most fun I have ever had at a wedding.

THANK YOU DJ GOYO!!
— A K. · Chico, CA · Oct 2009

★★★★★

Wow! He rocked our Holidays office party could not have made a better choice! He was able to make all if us dancing from Bollywood music to Chinese music to Xmas songs we cover them all! Thank you again!
— Daniela G. · Dec 2018

★★★★★

We wanted a cool dance-party vibe for our wedding and that is exactly what DJ Goyo provided. We didn't really have to tell him much. My (now) husband spoke with him back in December about the style of the wedding and the music that we generally like and that we wanted people to have a good time and really didn't have much contact since (we were very busy) and it went off beautifully. He had a good feel for the crowd. He played a mix of music that was all danceable and not at all cheesy. My parents danced! I've never seen them fast dance before. Ever!

Basically, he was just really chill. A cool dude to have as your DJ.
— Sonia F. · San Francisco, CA · Aug 2011

★★★★★

DJ Goyo is the man. He DJd our wedding last week in Mill Valley and did a fantastic job. One of our guests even commented that so many people were dancing that she could feel the floor bouncing in the next room. He's got great taste in music but also listens to what the bride and groom would like to hear.

I would recommend him without any reservations.
— Jay D. · Nov 2015

★★★★★

Hired DJ Goyo for our wedding reception two weeks ago and bottom line, would I hire him again? Yes, absolutely.

It was very unnerving choosing a DJ based on Yelp reviews, and I talked to several, both from the big companies and self-employed DJ's, but I really got a good feeling about this one and went with him. He was very responsive with emails, and everything was just so easy and smooth, he proved to be as reliable, kind, genuine and overall awesome as he appears. You can tell he really enjoys what he does and gets in on the excitement. The sound system was great and yes, the vinyl was really cool.

This was a same-sex wedding and he really catered to the audience, and everyone had a blast on the dance floor. We got so many comments from people on how much fun they had dancing - success!! We had some requests that were probably a bit unusual and he was very accommodating. He was a pleasure to work with.

Thanks DJ, hope to see you at some of our friends events in the future, I know a lot of them are interested!
— Joe R. · El Cerrito, CA · Mar 2014

★★★★★

Amazing Wedding DJ!

We hired DJ Goyo to play at our wedding and wow did we make the right choice. He had everyone, even my reluctant relatives, up on the dance floor busting a move. The music was expertly timed and made sure to hit a little something for everyone. My husband and I gave DJ Goyo some direction, but he really put a solid playlist together. He also help us brainstorm for the father/daughter and mother/son dance.

Highly recommend!!
— Kerry B. · May 2017

★★★★★

What can I say - the man is terrific. I have had the pleasure of working with Goyo two times. At the most recent event, he helped coordinate the live music, filled in all the gaps, and even did the lighting. He has a superb music collection and is very receptive to advance-music choices. The music is essential to a great party and it is not something you need to worry about when the party takes off. Goyo is a pro you can depend on to help you make our party/event a killer.
— Jonathan L. · Fremont, CA · Aug 2021

★★★★★

DJ Goyo is simply the coolest! Recommended by our event coordinator, we were thrilled to have easily discovered a wedding DJ who has a true love of music, for vinyl, and is a consummate professional. His passion for his work clearly shows.

After learning our musical tastes, he excitedly shared the records he pulled just for us. Throughout our wedding day and night, he provided ambient music during the cocktail reception and seated dinner, microphones for speeches, and created a lively disco dance experience we will never forget. Without needing any extra handholding or direction, he expertly moved the party along with announcements and perfectly timed music cues.

I think one of our favorite moments was our last dance, with only our immediate family still on the premises, dancing privately to "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed. We were so happy and full of love. And we thank DJ Goyo for providing the musical backdrop to our perfect day.
— Kristen M. · San Francisco, CA · May 2016

★★★★★

If you're planning a wedding and want a great DJ who knows how to get a mixed crowd dancing, hire DJ Goyo!

Why he's awesome:
1) Professional: communicative, on-time, no drama. Planning a wedding is stressful enough, you want to hire someone who knows how to run a business as well as provide the tunes. DJ Goyo (Greg) knows how to do this.

2) Knows how to mix both "background" music for cocktail hour as well as fun music for the dance floor. Lots of DJs are good at one or the other, but DJ Goyo is great at both.

3) Gets your guests dancing! Many weddings are a mix of people: grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends from various parts of your life. He knows how to play music that gets everybody dancing without being cheesy. Seriously. We had to *extend* our reception by an hour because nobody wanted to stop dancing! That is the highest compliment possible.

He's also very friendly. Lots of guests were fascinated to see that he was playing with real vinyl records and went up to have a chat with him. He would pull out other records and put on tunes by special request - everything from Dirty Dancing soundtrack to Brazilian beats. Awesome.

Thank you for making our wedding such a fun and festive celebration. HIghly recommended!
— August L. · Nov 2013

★★★★★

Such a great guy! It was a blast to work with DJ Goyo for our wedding. He knows his stuff, and throws an epic dance party. Thanks for everything!
— Johanna W. · Oakland, CA · Nov 2017

★★★★★

I hired DJ Goyo for our local non-profits's NYE party, but sadly we had to cancel the week of the event due to COVID. Although I never got the opportunity to see him in action, he sent me a lot of great samples of his work whenever he had an event.
For our event we wanted Arabic, English, and Lebanese Debke music, and dj goyo was more than accommodating with our requests.
When we cancelled he was understanding of the situation and offered me a full refund on my deposit. Very class of him and I highly recommend that you hire DJ Goyo for your future events.
— Moeen C. · Corte Madera, CA · Dec 2021

★★★★★

DJ Goyo was super friendly and relaxed every time we were in contact for our indoor and outdoor wedding. He helped provide mics for both the ceremony and reception, as well as lively music to keep our crowd of 100 dancing and happy. He ALSO served as an A+ MC, with a professional and deep voice that got everyone to listen.

Goyo kept our happy our chill, relaxed but happy -- with great loungey vibes. Just want we wanted.

What made Goyo stand apart from others really was his passion for music. Goyo brought instruments like drums and trumpets, in addition to hundreds of records that he mixed/spun - this really made the day more special than a traditional DJ.

Can't rave enough about his services!
— Kristie C. · Palo Alto, CA · Aug 2018

★★★★★

DJ Goyo is SO great and made my wife's 60th birthday a dance party. He kept the energy going and he is just a very nice and talented guy.
— Susan A. · Montara, CA · Jan 2026

★★★★★

DJ Goyo was a wedding highlight! He took the time to understand the vibe of our event and came prepared. Not only did he play music, but brought serval instruments and included the guests into the experience. All the kids were on the dance floor using the shakers he brought. They had the best time! Because we had a restaurant reception we did not have a formal dance floor. I didn't expect anyone to dance. I just wanted great music. Well Goyo made it happen! I'm still in awe that everyone partied and danced for hours. He's the best!!
— Jessica M. · Walnut Creek, CA · Jun 2026
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