MUSIC & DANCE
Reviews
Crystal G.
DJ
Very polite, and great on requests!
Dec 29, 2019
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Amanda L.
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Highly recommend to anyone looking for DJ services!!! Rick did awesome with our wedding reception! He played everything we asked for, had people dancing all night long! Super professional, communicated well through the whole process and had a great setup! Thank you so much for your service Rick! You did amazing!!
Dec 21, 2019
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Paul K.
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We hired Rick for our outdoor wedding and indoor reception. He arrived with plenty of time to setup. We gave him a timeline with our song lists and he provided us with everything we asked for. He was able to get everyone involved during the reception and played a great mix of music for everyone. I couldn’t be happier with our experience with Rick and would be more than happy to recommend him to anyone looking for a great DJ with a great attitude. Thanks Rick
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Thank you Paul! I had a great time mixing it up with both families, as everyone was in a celebratory mood! The catering was delicious and the venue amazing, making it a real pleasure to be a part of your wonderful celebration! I hope you and Alison have an enjoyable honeymoon in Hawaii! Best wishes for a wonderful life together!
Nov 18, 2019
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Andoni A.
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Amazing DJ! Would highly recommend.
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Thank you Andoni, I have always enjoyed our events together as you and your crew are true professionals!
Oct 14, 2019
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Kevin M.
DJ
What can I say about Rick? He was fantastic. He arrived in plenty of time for setup. He communicated with us throughout the evening. Made sure we got the next items on the timeline done and in good shape. He was flexible when we re-arranged things midstream to accommodate the bride. No stress at all. He just rolled with it. The venue was large and loud and he powered through. He even helped us reach some of the tall decorations at the end of the night when we were cleaning up! I am very pleased in choosing him. You will be too.
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Thanks Kevin! It was a real pleasure being a part of your celebration! A DJ's dream to see so many folks dancing through the night, and so many great requests! Best wishes to all of you and your families! Cheers, Rick
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Jun 3, 2019
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Andrew H.
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When I set out to find a DJ for our May 2019 wedding in Dripping Springs, I thought the task would be easy. I set up nearly a dozen calls with local vendors in Central Texas to see if they would be the right fit. Many of these big name vendors were a bit of a let down and left me wanting more. But, that’s when I came across Upbeat Music run by Rick Giles. During our consultation call, I was left reassured and confident that Rick was the man for the job, and, I couldn’t have been more right. Not only did he bring a secondary station to manage the music during the ceremony, but he even included free uplighting during our reception. From the moment he arrived, he was kind, thoughtful and determined to make our event successful. And, he did that and more. Not only was his music selection exactly what we were looking for, but having him emcee our event kept our event on pace and kept our guests engaged and excited throughout the night. Throughout the night, our guests came up to us several times to comment on his performance and how pleased they were. From our younger guests to our older guests, nearly everyone spent time on the dance floor. If you are planning a wedding or event in the Central Texas region, I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Rick. You will not be disappointed. My wife and I both can still not stop talking about how pleased we were with his services and his thoughtfulness throughout our wedding. He made it memorable for all those who attended, and for that we are forever grateful!
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Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thank you Andrew for your very kind review! I enjoyed being a part of your wonderful celebration! You and Adriana are such positive and loving people! It was a pleasure to be around such nice folks and I really enjoyed meeting Mary as she has the spirit of a young woman! She even pushed her walker aside and danced to 'Love me tender'! I hope to be blessed to find more wonderful people and events like yours to be a part of! May you, Adriana and Tucker have a beautiful life together! Cheers, Rick
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May 21, 2019
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Lisa D.
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Thanks Lisa, the pleasure was all mine!
May 18, 2019
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Karen M.
Rick did everything my daughter asked and when i felt we needed to speed things along he did just that and understood why without asking questions. He was so good and made sure the crowd was involved. Job well done!!!
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Thanks you Karen! Everyone was so kind that it made my job very pleasurable! I am truly blessed to serve folks like you and yours!
Mar 18, 2019
Traci D.
I wanted to thank you again for making this event such a fun celebration. I was a music teacher for 30 years and I understand you have to go with the flow no matter what comes your way. Your professionalism is appreciated. I noticed how you moved around the venue setting up and taking down things as the event progressed and it was so seamless. Only professionals move that way. My family liked the variety of songs--there was a little something for every generation to enjoy. There was even a song or two that my big sister used to sing to me when I was about 5 or 6. Now she was sitting by my side as my daughter was celebrating her marriage. I especially liked the "first dance" circle. That was a wonderful and fun touch as well as the bubble-line-send-off. I will keep you in mind when our youngest daughter prepares to say "I do."
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Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thank you Traci! I had such a great time and it was a pleasure to be around such kind and happy folks! Cheers, Rick
Dec 19, 2018
Jesus G.
DJ
We didn’t work with Rick but a review was submitted and I can’t delete it. He was kind and responsive during the bidding process and understanding when we decided to continue our search.
Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thanks Jesus, you are very kind to try and fix this! It's happened with Thumbtack several times, as they have some serious problems with their software, and only give lame excuses as to why they can't fix it... Profit takes a front seat over ease of use, so this is what we get... They were much better in their first year, but as they grew, so did the problems. Your efforts to fix this are greatly appreciated! Merry Christmas to you and I hope your celebration is wonderful! Cheers, Rick
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Sharron O.
DJ
Rick was great and added a personal touch to the DJ'ing of our wedding
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Thanks you Sharron, it was a great celebration!
Nov 26, 2018
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Vanessa d.
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Rick was absolutely the best DJ we could have chosen for our wedding day. He listened to what we wanted and played a wide variety of music that EVERYONE could dance to. He quickly adapted when the crowd on the dance floor got smaller, and he even joined in on a dance with one of my guest. I also loved how he brought everyone around us to stand in a circle as we did our first dance. My guest were in awe of Rick and the energy he brought the day of our wedding. It definitely helped create a memorable day for us. We truly enjoyed having Rick be a part of our wedding day!
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Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thank you Vanessa and Kyle for letting me be a part of your wonderful celebration! The views of the Texas hill country were amazing! I feel very fortunate indeed to have been your choice for a DJ, as the BBQ and people were what makes Texas so wonderful to live in! We are truly blessed! Hope to be a part of your future family parties again! Cheers, Rick
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Nov 12, 2018
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Julianne P.
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Thanks again Julianne!
Oct 26, 2018
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Julianne P.
Rick is amazing! He literally put the cherry on my wedding Sunday! He responded so quickly to our messages, played the songs we requested, got the party going with classic dances and had the couples dancing with classic love songs. I was so impressed with his professionalism and he arrived on time!! Thank you for making my wedding so memorable. I will definitely hire Rick for any other parties in our future!
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I really enjoyed the evening Julianne! It was a great venue with delicious food and a loving family atmosphere! Congratulations on a wonderful celebration! Cheers, Rick
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Oct 23, 2018
Dor Y.
Wedding DJ
Rick was an amazing DJ! Several of my friends commented on how great the music was at our wedding. He also executed the music for our ceremony perfectly. We highly recommend him! Thanks, Rick!
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Thank you Dor! It was the first time I had been to the beautiful sculpture garden, what a treat! Wonderful ceremony and dance party! Cheers, Rick
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Apr 17, 2018
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BriAnna S.
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Rick was easy to work with and professional. We needed an item that he didn't have in his current stock of items that he brings to events (lapel mics) and he got two for us so that we wouldn't have to use hand mics throughout the ceremony. He also handled it very well when a guest who had had a little too much to drink came up to him during the reception to grab a microphone and sing to us (he gave her the mic, but didn't turn it on...everyone was happy). The one issue that we ran in to was that he played the wrong song for our first dance. He felt really bad and offered to re-do it later in the night, but it's not something you can really get back. Overall, great DJ and great value!
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Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thanks for thee nice review BriAnna! It was a wonderful ceremony and reception! You both did a wonderful job on the first dance, as no one could tell it was a different song. Kudos on that! It probably helped that Moondance is such a cool song... I learned a valuable lesson as the playlist for the first song read "Into the Mystic Van Morrison Moondance" Moondance was in italics, leading me to believe that was the choice for the first dance. The edits for the song also matched perfectly with 'Moondance', giving me more confidence that this was the song for the first dance as well. It was an unfortunate coincidence that led to the wrong choice. Not really sure why the word 'Moondance' was listed, since all of the other songs just had the artist, song name and instructions on desired edits. Perhaps there are several versions of the song and it was intended to help identify, I'm not sure. I will always ask in the future to insure success! A great event with good energy and upbeat merging of 2 families! Congratulations and thanks for letting me be a part of it! Cheers, Rick
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Apr 11, 2018
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Anna G.
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Thank you Anna for the 5 STARS!!! I had a wonderful time! Cheers, Rick
Jan 29, 2018
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Giselle G.
Wedding DJ for $500-1k
Rick is a very nice person. We were excited to book him due to the reviews we read here. The quality of service just didn't meet our expectations. Unfortunately, there were too many issues and technical difficulties throughout our wedding for us to give a positive review. The wrong music was played for the bridal party and the bride walking down the aisle. The microphone batteries died during the vows. We were supposed to have party lights, but they weren't provided (we did not end up paying for them of course). But we did have to ask to not pay for them, the DJ assumed the extra $75 was a tip. A few of our guests mentioned that they overheard the DJ make a sarcastic comment about how many "special things" we had at our wedding. Unfortunately, our Table 1 guests were seated right next to his DJ stand and this comment was also heard by the parents of the brides, and they were very disappointed to hear a comment like that from a professional vendor. Our main hope in hiring a DJ was that 1. the music would be incredible and get people dancing and 2. that he would help make things transition smoothly. While people did dance and enjoy themselves, some of our must play songs were not played, and there was very little effort on his part to help things transition smoothly. During the speeches I had a surprise video toast planned for my bride, and it wasn't supposed to come on until I left the room, but he kept putting it up during other people's speeches which was very distracting and almost ruined the surprise as the video title read "Bride's surprise" and my wife was looking right at the screen. Our wedding planner had to tell him to take it down, which was very frustrating that I had to handle that and not be completely present during the toasts from our dear friends. Tech problems happen and mistakes happen to anyone, but it's really the attitude that makes or breaks that situation. He didn't really seem to care that things had gone wrong and he wasn't apologetic. I believe he blamed the mic batteries on the venue. But as the person running sound for the day, it's your responsibility to check those things before the ceremony begins. Overall we were very displeased with the service. It really ruined parts of our wedding day, and while our guests still had a great time, it was very stressful for the brides. Our entire family is in the music industry, so we all had high hopes for how the music would influence the night, and unfortunately, we were very disappointed.
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Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Wow, I didn't see this coming as everyone told me what a wonderful time they had, including the parents of the Bride, and the bride's themselves... It should be noted that this wedding was over 90 days ago... It has been my experience that if you are really disappointed about something you address it in a timely manner. The music for the bridal party was correct, as requested, however I was unsure when to start the second bride's music as I could not see her around the building. Once she walked 10 feet into the open, she had her correct music for the next 200 feet. I want to mention here how wonderful both brides looked, quite stunning! As for the lights, I notified Gisselle early on that I didn't have the lights and apologized at that time. My fault completely. However, I NEVER assumed it was a tip and always intended to refund the money at the end of the night after all of the festivities were over, an industry standard, which I did happily. As for the microphones belonging to the venue, they worked great when the officiant and I tested them for over 10 minutes. I arrive 2 hours early just to take care of details like this. The assistant in charge for the venue assured me that new batteries were always used, and I believed her. I just use my wireless mics now to avoid any future problems... I did not get to play a handful of songs on the playlist as the guests kept me quite busy once they knew they could make requests, and that always leads to a packed dance floor, the target for every DJ. I left out the songs with explicit lyrics on the playlist. Perhaps that is what she is referring to... My most sincere apologies that anyone heard any potentially sarcastic comments. There is no excuse for that. I was concerned that too many people were on different pages to keep things running smoothly. I always provide a simple timeline to make sure everything happens in a comfortable manner. This wedding had more moving parts than any of the previous 250 ceremonies that I have been privileged to be a part of, which can lead to some things not going perfectly. I'm not sure about the video mentioned, as I was never asked to do anything with that. I believe a family member was handling that. The day went so beautifully that I am quite surprised Gisselle found fault with anything. As she mentioned, some technical things can go wrong from time to time. You can tell from her comments that Gisselle is a nice person. It is my opinion that so much was going on that she didn't see events as they occurred, because she was so busy trying to make them happen instead of letting them happen... I'm still not sure where she got the idea that I had done anything with a video, which was being handled by a family member. That is why I conclude, based on all of the compliments that guests gave me about the great music and the full dance floor, the second bride telling me that everything was going great (2 separate times) and how much fun she was having, as well as the incredible atmosphere, and that Gisselle was so busy chasing all of the details that perhaps she missed some things. It should be noted that Gisselle is a professional singer as well as a great detail planner. Maybe that added to her putting more pressure on herself during the evening. I truly enjoyed being a part of your wonderful celebration Gisselle, and wish you and your lovely bride Kara all of the best!!! Sincerely, Rick
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Jan 14, 2018
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Victoria H.
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Thanks Victoria, but this is only the deposit. It is my sincere desire to provide 5 Star service at your celebration! I'm looking forward to a wonderful event with you and Colby!
Jan 12, 2018
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Brittany D.
DJ for $500-1k
My experience with Rick was phenomenal! He was personable-making sure to get to know us and ensured that we were a good fit. He was professional-maintaining good communication, answering all questions, and extremely punctual. He was outgoing and full of personality—he did a great job keeping the crowd entertained and lively. I would highly recommend this service for any wedding or group event!!!!
Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Thank you Brittany for your wonderful review! I had a great time and really enjoyed the amazing BBQ! May you and Ryan have a life as wonderful as your celebration, especially the ceremony!!!
Dec 31, 2017
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Thumbtack Customer
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He refused to answer my questions about his equipment and process. He said that if I asked questions about a negative review he had, we were not a good fit. I think a professional would have been able to answer simple questions. Up until that, he was pretty responsive.
Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
I understand the poor review, as I decided, based on multiple emails, that this couple would be better suited with another DJ. It had nothing to do with the previous negative review mentioned. I was willing to give up the $40 fee (most folks don't know how much DJ's pay) to make sure that they could find someone that would suit their needs better. For the record, I never refused to answer any questions. I just told them that I believed we were not a good fit, and wanted them to have a great celebration. It is my belief that the DJ client relationship is important and should be a comfortable fit. Their responses made me uneasy. It's unfortunate that people can leave poor, inaccurate reviews (mostly anonymous) on this site without any consequences... It is my sincere hope that they had a wonderful celebration, and will live happily ever after.
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Dec 22, 2017
Jake S.
DJ
Rick was a stellar DJ for our wedding. He was hyper-responsive, easy to work with before the event and read the crowd well during the event itself. Strongly recommend!
Upbeat Music Service (djUpbeat)'s reply
Hi Jake, Thanks for the thoughtful and kind review! You and Dannie were a joy to work with! Have a wonderful life! Cheers, Rick
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Dec 10, 2017
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Rose C.
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Absolutely wonderful! Rick was everything you could ask for and more! He was extremely helpful and made our wedding run smoothly. We feel very fortunate to have found Rick Giles!! Highly recommended him!!
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Thanks you Rose! It was a real pleasure working with you on Landon and Jaydon's wedding! Cheers, Rick
Nov 18, 2017
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Faith W.
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Thank you Faith!
Oct 12, 2017
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Kristen W.
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Thank you Kristen for the 5 STARS! Cheers, Rick
Oct 2, 2017
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Thumbtack Customer
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Microphone did not work during important speeches, had forgotten our playlist, played songs that were specifically requested to not be played, clunky transitions, did not read the crowd.
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I am disappointed to see someone was not completely satisfied. You'll notice that it's anonymous... Interesting to see that they are in the minority. I think it's someone who requested Willie Nelson on their custom playlist and sent someone else over to me to complain after I played what they had requested. So sad to see that folks are willing to disrespect others and hide behind the anonymity of the internet. I am not going to call them out and be a party to such poor behavior. As you read all of the other 5 Star reviews, you will notice the great care to detail and customer service that they all speak of. Regardless of this couples reactions I wish them well and hope the best for a long and prosperous life! God bless!
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Sep 8, 2017
Kimberly R.
DJ
Excellent service. Always on top of it. Made our evening stress free. Rick is very upbeat and easy going. Would recommend to anyone! Thanks for making our special night even more special!
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Thank you Kimberly for the nice review and 5 STARS!!! Cheers, Rick
Jul 9, 2017
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Rebecca J.
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Rick was great. He worked with us on everything that we wanted. He was always available to us. He was very personable AND professional. I would definitely recommend him and use him again.
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Thank you Rebecca for the 5 STARS and wonderful review!!! Much appreciated! Cheers, Rick
Jun 12, 2017
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Kate N.
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Rick was incredible! He provided us with a perfect wedding all with 10 days notice!! He truly cares about his clients and their experience and I would HIGHLY recommend him!!!
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Thanks Kate for the super review and 5 STARS!!! Cheers, Rick
May 30, 2017
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Andy F.
Rick was absolutely perfect. From the moment he arrived at the venue. He took charge and made sure everything was prepped before the wedding. He kept an eye out for a lurking storm and was a great M.C. Highly recommend, 6 out of 5 stars.
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HI Andy, Thank you for the 5 STARS and wonderful review! I really enjoyed myself! Cheers, Rick
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May 7, 2017
Marissa S.
Wedding DJ
Rick was great at my wedding! He was super responsive and very friendly at the event. I would defiantly recommend Rick!
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I had a wonderful time as well! Thanks for the kind review as well as 5 STARS!!! Cheers, Rick
Apr 18, 2017
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Christine N.
We just got married on Saturday, March 25th and Rick was the DJ for our wedding. Rick was absolutely amazing since day 1! He was so kind and genuine and you could feel and see how much he cares about people. He is a true gem and so professional at his craft. Everyone loved him and is still raving about how incredible he was and how much fun they had! He was so involved and really got our guests up and dancing! He even taught us all a line dance that was so much fun. Thanks to him our wedding was spectacular! We love you Rick and thank you so much for being part of our special day and truly making it a night to remember😄❤️
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Wow Christine, That's one of the nicest reviews I have ever received! I love both of you as well and appreciate all of the facebook updates! You are the best! Cheers, Rick
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Mar 28, 2017
Shelly L.
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Rick was very easy to work with, professional, and showed up early. Great selection of music - highly recommend for any corporate event or private party.
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Thank you Shelly for the 5 STARS and the excellent review! I really enjoy working corporate events as they are a specialty of mine. Cheers, Rick
Mar 1, 2017
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Andrew C.
Rick is a true professional, a great person and really made sure he understood our preferences. His equipment, experience and easy personality delivered a great experience.
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Thanks you Andrew, You were a joy to work with! Thanks for letting me be a part of your wonderful celebration! Cheers, Rick
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Feb 25, 2017
Lara G.
We were thrilled to have upbeat music back to dj our church's Father Daughter Dance. Punctuation, professional and personable, Rick read our crowd and selected fitting songs and helped the evening flow perfectly.
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Thank you Lara, I always enjoy the events at 1st United Methodist of Austin! Those kids are precious! Cheers, Rick
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Feb 17, 2017
Patty w.
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Rick did an amazing job at our Associate Banquet. He was engaging, read the crowd in order to play the right music, and even got out on the dance floor to teach us the Wobble! I would highly recommend using him and I will definitely use him in the future.
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Thanks Patty for the 5 STARS and nice review! I'm looking forward to many more great events with your staff! Cheers, Rick
Feb 13, 2017
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Pat P.
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Rick was great and had a awesome playlist for my party. I would highly recommend him. Pat P.
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Thanks for the 5 Stars Pat! It is much appreciated! Your playlist helped a lot! Cheers, Rick
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Jan 16, 2017
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Sonia m.
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Rick was wonderful. Very punctual. Knew how to read a crowd.
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Thanks for the review and 5 STARS Sonia! It was my pleasure to serve you! Cheers, Rick
Jan 5, 2017
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Wanda B.
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Rick is very professional and is listens to his customers. He played music exactly to our liking and was always aware of whether the music was the right level for our ears. Great experience and I recommend him to anyone looking for a solid, professional DJ !
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That is a very kind review Wanda, thanks a bunch! I had a great time as well! Cheers, Rick
Dec 19, 2016
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Shelby B.
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Rick was absolutely amazing! He made our wedding! He made sure everyone got involved and had an excellent time! All my guests just raved about him! Hand down, I could not have hired anyone more perfect! I highly recommend him for your next event!
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Wow what a wonderful review Shelby! Much appreciated! Cheers, Rick
Nov 14, 2016
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Marie T.
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Superb! Rick is a true professional and lover of music. He took a lot of stress out of organizing any party, making the wedding music and ceremony run seamlessly, and then later on turning the dance floor into the center of the party by playing great music and adding to a fun ambiance by teaching everyone how to line dance - how are more DJs not also dance teachers?! I cannot speak more highly of Rick. He is a must have DJ!
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That is a very kind review Marie! You were a joy to work with! Cheers, Rick
Nov 13, 2016
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Dick K.
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Rick did a great job with our elementary school's carnival style event. He kept the party going while also working with teachers and staff to make the event great for everyone. Awesome job!
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Thanks for the 5 STAR reviview Dick! I really enjoyed my return visit to your school's great fundraiser! Cheers, Rick
Nov 2, 2016
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Sandra S.
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Rick was a pleasure to work with. We had an Employee/Family company event on a Sunday. He arrived early to set up and did not hesitate to help MC the event. His music was right on point. (Even little 2 years old could be seen dancing). If we have another company event, I will ask Rick to come back. You won't regret choosing Upbeat Music Service!
Nov 1, 2016
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Amanda S.
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Rick did a fantastic job! I couldn't have asked for a more professional, positive and enjoyable experience. The music selection was just right for our charity 5k event and he also took initiative to speak to and direct the audience when needed. We'd definitely hire him again.
Oct 17, 2016
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Beverly W.
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Rick is the ultimate professional - he is gracious with his time, arrived early, brought fantastic equipment and kept us engaged for our event (wedding). He made sure that we were getting exactly what we wanted, checking in with us multiple times throughout the evening. He even led a dance that was really fun for our guests and got everyone on the dance floor! Rick is awesome and I would not hesitate to recommend him (and will!) to friends and family.
Oct 17, 2016
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Kimberly S.
Wedding DJ
Rick was very nice and prompt with his responses. Very pleasant experience!
Sep 22, 2016
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Maryann p.
Wedding DJ
Rick rocks! I was really very impressed with his DJ skills. He got and kept the party going.....even teaching some line dance moves.
Aug 21, 2016
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Horst L.
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DJ Mike went out of his way and above and beyond the call of duty to make sure everyone at the party was having a great time listening to his music. His selection was right on tune with both the party and the crowd we had.
Aug 14, 2016
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Carolyn M.
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Rick did a fabulous job playing all of our favorite music for our wedding reception.
Jun 2, 2016
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Falon s.
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May 16, 2016
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Perry S.
Top 40 DJ
Our "American Bandstand" themed party was a smash hit not only with our 185 guests but our party host couples as well. Our annual party (with alternating themes) usually uses a live band, however, Rick's special music, which was perfectly geared to our theme, was the real hit. Thanks Rick for interjecting your lively personality and obvious love of the music into our affair. You arrived on time, took no breaks and your overall performance was exactly what we had hoped for.
Apr 27, 2016
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Michelle R.
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Rick was absolutely professional!!! Our event was themed and he fit the music to the theme perfectly. He created a perfect evening. The icing on the cake was his Charleston lesson. Thank you for a great night!!
Apr 21, 2016
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Rich P.
Rick did an excellent job with quality of the sound and music along with the volume control. He could really sense the crowd and what they wanted to listen to. Five Star Job!
Apr 18, 2016
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Shane C.
Rick has been the DJ for our San Antonio-Austin VisionWalk for the last several years. Rick was amazing. He helped guide how we should be setting up, and was awesome at getting the crowds attention.
Apr 11, 2016
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Michelle A.
Excellent service, profetional and made our event extra special
Mar 30, 2016
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Seth G.
Rick was our DJ for our wedding. He was nothing short of amazing! He really knew how to work the crowd, and even got out on the dance floor and taught all the classic dances. We had such an amazing time with him, and everyone commented on how awesome he was. Me and my wife are not dancers, and even after a lesson from Rick, we were still nervous. I told Rick, and he just needed a nod on when to fade out. He makes sure your music tastes are a priority, and not all what the guests want, and that's really appreciated. 10/10 would book again.
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Mar 22, 2016
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Pahjmon L.
This DJ is awesome!! He has a huge library and k ows how to get the party hoing and keep it going best money spent!!
Mar 14, 2016
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Katherine H.
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Rick was so nice and easy to work with. Definitely give Rick a call if you need a DJ for any occasion.
Mar 1, 2016
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Robin O.
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He claimed to be a great DJ who works a lot with big companies such as Fred Astaire and when it came down to the hotel I was hosting my event at asking for insurance and signing a hold harmless agreement, he backed out and said his lawyer said "don't sign it." I am not sure how well you know the events industry, but all vendors who provide a service in a hotel or venue must provide insurance and also sign an agreement that releases that spot from incidents. I think it is extremely unprofessional to have someone who claims to understand their industry and then can't follow through. I have now had to locate another vendor and pay double for my event due to this ... all five days prior to the event. He also stated that he called me as a "courtesy" to let me know that his lawyer said to not sign the agreement and that I would have to go back to Thumbtack to find someone else to do my event for me. For someone who was so excited to DJ my event, he didn't try to figure out how to make it happen- he just hung up his coat and left his client to figure it out. Definitely disappointed.
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It is certainly understandable to see the unhappy review from Robin. After being advised by my attorney not to sign a very unusual and unexpected hold harmless agreement, I did everything possible to enable Robin to find another DJ ASAP. I contacted the hotel as she requested, to try and negotiate the agreement, so Robin wouldn't have to find someone else. Before the hotel could call me back, Robin had already found a replacement, although unfortunately at double the price. Probably because I charge about half of what normal DJ's charge. I also immediately contacted Thumbtack to ask for any assistance they could offer to help Robin find a replacement as soon as possible. I am happy to say that someone at Thumbtack was very helpful, and sent an email to Robin offering several great options, not knowing she had already found someone else. Thank You Thumbtack!!! I researched the internet from the moment Robin contacted me, about the hold harmless agreement, for other situations similar to mine. Insurance, which I have, is the only thing required by most venues, although 98% don't require anything. Some larger hotel chains, who have been burned, are now requiring extra protection with these agreements. I am truly sorry that Robin had to worry about finding another DJ, but very relieved that she did so in just 15 minutes. I know she was under pressure to handle the details, but she reacted to it very well, and was very professional! Thank you Robin!!! I am very sorry that I missed out on a great event, as I already put in 20 hours of music prep and cool lighting. Best wishes Robin for a wonderful event!!!
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Lara G.
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I hired Upbeat Music to DJ a father daughter dance at our church. Rick exceeded my expectations! He was professional, friendly, and flexible at meeting our needs. His experience allowed us to customize the music and aesthetics to the needs and size of our event. He brought everything he needed and set up himself. The dance instruction was a great bonus. I told him to save the date for us next year :-)
Feb 16, 2016
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Tanya S.
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Rick was wonderful, professional, fun, and engaging! I received many compliments from my guests about music selection. He really helped to keep the party going! Rick is the only DJ I will use going forward!
Jan 31, 2016
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Ty C.
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Great live DJ. Entertaining, professional, engaging and wonderfully prepared. Kept the dance night energetic and fun for all. A real crowd pleaser. Rick is the man.
Jan 23, 2016
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Steve E.
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Jan 21, 2016
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Alexis C.
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We had our Christmas Party on 12/11/2015 & Rick did a fantastic job as our DJ. He played from the list of requests we sent him, plus some fun others. He was punctual, courteous, and fun with our crowd. Would definitely use him again when the need arises. Having his microphone handy allowed us to call out Door Prize Winners and other announcements.
Dec 17, 2015
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Kristen O.
Wedding DJ
Mr. Giles was the best Dj i have ever seen or had at an event. He was professional yet fun. I will have him back at my next function.
Nov 16, 2015
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Manuel F.
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Rick showed up early, he stepped in as MC whenever necessary and motivated the volunteers, great music selection.
Oct 23, 2015
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Sammy H.
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Rick was fantastic! I had him dj for my wedding reception and he arrived early and got set up and ready to go ahead of time. He was on point with everything and it all went smooth. He really made the experience personal and not just another gig. I loved that he got involved in the dancing and taught everyone certain dances. All in all it was an amazing experience. I highly recommend Rick Giles to anyone looking to have a good time. He creates folders of music based off of what you like. He made the wedding reception go smoothly! You could tell he's been doing this for years. My family and friends loved him. It was a fantastic experience and if I have any events to come I'll definitely will be requesting his services again!
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Oct 22, 2015
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Stephanie R.
Wedding DJ
Wonderful DJ Service for our wedding! Kept everyone entertained, announcements made when needed that were so helpful. And even showed us all some awesome dance moves! Highly recommended and we couldn't be happier! Thanks Rick! :)
Oct 12, 2015
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Judy K.
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We chose Rick last year to deejay for our National Night Out event in the park. He was so delightful we hired him that same night for this year's event last Tuesday. His music choices were perfect both times for our event - upbeat, fun, family choices, a nice mix of oldies and current favorites that everyone enjoyed. Great music quality in our outdoor venue, perfect on the sound volume, and Rick worked with us to announce door prize winners across the evening. Rick was great and we'll be having him back again!
Oct 8, 2015
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Ethan s.
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Great great job, couldn't have asked for a better and more involved dj
Oct 5, 2015
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Marla r.
Wedding DJ
Rick MADE the wedding reception! He always made sure people participated and he played their requests. Thank you Rick for a great party!
Oct 1, 2015
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Chris A.
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Rick exceeded my expectations and our youth loved him! He knew just what to play to interact with our kids and parents! He took requests as well as thrrew in what he knew was a winning combination. Our group is already requesting him again next year for our State show!! Great Job!
Jun 18, 2015
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Jo A.
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Rick is Outstanding! We had a great event! We will definitely refer him to other and use him again. Thank you! 5 stars
Jun 17, 2015
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Rebeca O.
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Jun 3, 2015
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Katie G.
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Rick was great to work with and I definitely recommend hiring him. He was early, played great, family friendly music like we had requested and was very nice and accommodating the whole event.
Mar 30, 2015
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Beth D.
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Rick was a delight to work with. We had last minute changes onsite after he setup and was very accommodating to our last minute requests. Thanks Rick!
Mar 19, 2015
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Becky H.
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*Amazing* I went into Thumbtack just looking for a DJ to play some music at our wedding reception, and ended up getting so much more. Rick was so friendly, very professional and had the best taste in music. As the party progressed, he could tell when people started wanting to dance so his adapting and started playing more "UpBeat" music. He was very interactive with the crowd and was having fun with everyone. I am recommending his services to anyone I know having a party in the future! He is the BEST and so nice :)
Mar 16, 2015
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Monique R.
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Rick was very professional and eager to please.
Feb 15, 2015
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Lauren S.
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Rick was super friendly, accommodating to our needs and professional. We really appreciated his positive attitude and flexibility with what we wanted played! I would absolutely hire him again!
Feb 6, 2015
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Tabitha P.
Very professional and friendly DJ. Everything was set-up and arranged neatly. Excellent selection of music and entertainment... Rick gets the crowd going with his enthusiasm and energy. He is a people's person and very outgoing! We'll definitely call him for other parties. Thumbs up!!
Jun 28, 2014
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Nicole L.
Rick DJ'ed for our wedding and we couldn't have been more pleased with him. He played all the music we requested as well as a mix of music he picked. He was ontime and very professional. He kept people on the dance floor and showed everyone a great night! Thanks Rick!
Jun 25, 2014
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Cindy C.
Rick was the DJ for my St. Patrick's Day block party this year. He was amazing! The music was OUTSTANDING, ENGAGING, and his personality made it a very FUN event! Being a professional dancer with Fred Astaire Studios for over 30 years, Rick taught the crowd various dances, such as Salsa, Two-step, and Line Dancing. I highly recommend Rick as a DJ and a Dance Instructor. I will definitely use him again for future events!
Jun 2, 2014
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Holly I.
Rick has DJ'd several neighborhood events for us. He has always been on time, open to ideas, has a wide variety of music and interacts wonderfully with all he encounters. Rick is not only an amazing DJ but, he is also an amazing dance instructor. At one of our parties he shared a group of all ages how to do a line dance. It was so much fun. I would highly reccomend you use him as your DJ! He is the best!
May 31, 2014
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