I would give Ari more stars if I could. First of all, he’s not a great wedding DJ – he’s a great DJ, period. Second, he rocks. The music at our wedding was so great that a bunch of our guests asked for the playlist.
Ari did the music for our cocktail hour and wedding reception, and delivered exactly what we asked for: a classy, jazzy lawn party followed by a kick-ass dance party that got everyone from my mom to our friends to my 4-year-old cousin on the dance floor. He was great to work with, super organized, responsive, and nailed our vision for the wedding. A+++
We are very particular about music and we can say without a doubt that we made the right call by going with Ari Rosenfield as our wedding DJ. We knew we wanted a DJ but didn’t want a stereotypical wedding DJ who would play Top 40 tunes. We wanted the entertainment to be a little edgy and if that’s what you are looking for also, Ari is the right fit. What impressed us the most about Ari was his professionalism every step of the way and how his passion and love for music and for what he does really shines through. His understanding of music covers such a wide range of genres (from old R&B/ northern soul to Latin styles like Salsa, Bossa Nova, to more alternative indie rock and dance music as well as old school /new hip hop… just to name a few). He is comfortable playing any of these styles (or others) based on your personal taste and we really loved that about him. We opted to use his services for the ceremony and the cocktail hour and were truly blown away by how perfectly he planned the sound system to make the most of our outdoor acoustics (the sound filled the wooded area so beautifully, people are still talking about it). During the reception he made the right musical choices that pleased our friends and family and got them dancing all night long. Ari is highly skilled and knowledgeable. Music and keeping the party going is his focus and his goal, and he certainly succeeded in this. The music he played definitely fit into our overall vision of our wedding. He is great to communicate with, he gets back to you right away and is so helpful when you have any questions. He gives his opinions about musical styles that may or may not work, we chose to put our trust in him and allowed him to make the musical choices that would be best to get everyone on the dance floor. We chose to go with Ari Rosenfield because entertainment was a big focus for our event and he delivered that perfectly.
“Ari was fantastic from the day we reached out to him until the end of our reception!!! He provided the music for my wedding ceremony and reception and did such a fantastic job. I booked Ari after reading many exceptional reviews. My fiance met with him in person to go over details once at the beginning and again towards the end. his level of personal service is second to none.
Ari promptly responds to emails and phone calls and he’s calm, friendly, and puts you at ease during chaotic wedding planning.
His wedding questionnaire was detailed and easy to follow. It covered everything from first dance, to top 10 play list, do not play list, and cake cutting song to ensure that we were happy with what was plated.
Ari reads the audience very well and had everyone dancing up a storm! He started off with some hits for the older crowd and then as the night went on focused on the younger crowd (which we mostly had younger 20-30 year olds.) We were all very impressed with his mixing skills. He also dressed nicely and looked very put together which is a plus for the whole ambiance of a wedding. Thanks Ari- we will most definitely be recommending you to everyone and anyone we come across who is getting married!!!!”
Ari was amazing to work with. He provided the music for my wedding ceremony, reception and after party. I booked Ari after reading many exceptional reviews and speaking to him one time on the phone. I live in NYC and my wedding was in Rhinebeck, NY. I was originally agonizing over whether to book a band or a DJ and I definitely made the right decision.
Ari promptly responds to emails and phone calls and his calm and professional demeanor was refreshing amidst the chaotic planning process.
My husband and I met with him in Manhattan one time before our wedding and we discussed our music taste and hopes for the night (that the dance floor would be packed!). After the meeting Ari sent us a music planning document that covered everything from pre-ceremony to cake-cutting music.
I felt totally at ease on the day of the wedding. We received countless compliments on the music, both for dancing and dining. One of my friends who is a connoisseur of music was raving about Ari’s selections throughout the evening and asked him for his card.
At midnight the wedding reception turned into my sister’s 21st birthday party and lots of 21-year-olds joined us on the dance floor. Wedding guests and birthday guests alike could have danced into the wee morning hours.
Ari and his music were a hit. We can’t thank him enough for playing such a huge role in making our wedding reception a success.
Ari was AMAZING at our wedding! I have never seen more people dancing at a wedding, nonstop dancing all throght the night. Ari was very professional, he looked great, and the song selection was phenominal, I was very impressed with his compilation of songs and the way they flowed from one to the next. He hit all the songs I had envisioned being played, he picked the best song for the bouquet toss and the introductions.
He is not a only great wedding DJ he is an amazing DJ..
I was first referred to Ari from the writer of the wedding blog “Sparkle and Hay”.. they said they’ve never seen anyone DJ a wedding more perfectly, and they were right! I cannot say enough about Ari and his services. He truely made our wedding unforgettable and perfect, the dancing was outrageous. 
Phenominal Ari.. Phenominal!! We love you!
Ari killed it at our wedding plain and simple! His taste in music is incredible and he mixes in a way that not only had everyone dancing, but had everyone increasingly excited to see what he’d play next. We had a band too and when Ari was playing the band was dancing to his tunes… He is a total professional, really frank about what works and doesn’t, punctual, respectful, reliable and just totally fantastic dj.
We can not say enough positive things about Ari and Beat Train Productions. He is a true professional. Extremely thorough, Ari took the time to understand the guest list, venue and overall vibe we wanted for our wedding. As a DJ, he was fully adept and highly skilled. Perhaps Ari’s greatest attribute is his knack for subtly. He had our guests dancing and singing before they even knew it. His song transitions were appropriate and seamless. Ari provided a fantastic structure to the evening – truly the backbone for the entire event. We highly recommend Ari and company.
When we were first looking for a DJ we were both amused and disturbed by what we saw; cheesy DJs with gaudy vests, touting their thirty years of radio experience, with videos of them exhorting wedding guests to do the chicken dance or the electric slide. This was not what either of us wanted for our wedding, and we were quite pleased to stumble upon the Beat Train Productions website and read the extremely favorable reviews.
As Ari so eloquently put it when he first met with us, he uses his skills as a DJ to get people to dance. Ari brings a new standard of professionalism to the mobile DJ industry. This professionalism was evident in every single interaction with him which included our first meeting with him, a follow up meeting which he initiated prior to our wedding, a meeting with our onsite wedding coordinator, follow up calls to clarify final details, and of course the wedding itself which he showed up 3-4 hours early to setup.
For our reception, we had specific music in mind targeted to a 30-something crowd. Ari clearly understood our requests, but took them to next level, above and beyond our expectations. From the very first dance song, people were out of their seats and the floor was crowded all night long. We have received so many compliments from our guests about how great the music was. Many people commented on how Ari was able to keep so many guests up and dancing all night!
It’s hard for one to be objective about one’s own wedding, but a greater portion of the guests were dancing for a greater portion of the evening than any wedding either of us had been to. Everyone raved about the DJ and the music. We couldn’t imagine anyone having done a better job. Many thanks to Ari for making our night so special, memorable and most of all, a great time!
Ari at Beat Train Productions is a preferred vendor of Boston magazine because he brings distinctiveness to our branded events, with a slick style all his own and the music to match. Ari’s taste in music is simply unsurpassed, and you can tell from his knowledge in a multitude of genres that he is a true music lover, through and through. As an event planner for Boston magazine, I’ve worked with several DJs from all over the city, and haven’t gone back to one of them since I’ve worked with Ari.
We hired Ari for our wedding in Sept 2011 and he was fantastic. We chose Ari because we didnt like typical wedding songs or wedding dances like the chicken dance. We also didnt want a cheesy DJ that talked alot. Ari was PERFECT. He played the best songs all night long…my guests kept coming up to me throughout the night to tell me how much they were loving the music. You cant go wrong with Ari for your wedding if you want people dancing and loving the music. He reads the crowd perfectly as well…when a song came on that not many people danced too…he switched it up to something better without anyone knowing any different. Also..he completely respects your DO NOT PLAY lists!! Id hire him in a second for any event that requires a good DJ.
We used Ari for our wedding and could not have been happier! We knew from the beginning that the last thing we wanted was the typical cheesy wedding music, as we both prefer indie-ish music with a little Top 40 here and there. After meeting Ari we could tell his music taste was way cooler than ours and we were in good hands. We gave him some “must plays” and other songs to give him an idea of our taste and let him decide the rest. He read the crowd perfectly and played a perfect mix to keep us and our guests on the dance floor. Everyone was commenting on how amazing the music was. He also did a good job as emcee, announcing things as needed, but not cheesing it up at all. The music set the perfect tone for the night and I could not have asked for a better DJ. He also did some uplights which really highlighted the classic architecture in our venue. Thanks Ari!!!
Beat Train did a great job helping us coordinate the music for our wedding, and Drew did such a wonderful job keeping the dance floor full and carefully monitoring things to make sure that people of all ages had music that appealed to them. I wouldn’t hesitate at all to recommend them!
I totally recommend Beat Train Productions for your wedding. They did an excellent and professional job DJing for our wedding. Drew Burrows was super awesome at spending time with us to go over the music and wedding details. Not only did he play all the great dance jams, but also played a large selection of Indian music, that was flawlessly incorporated between the varying styles of music. Drew’s got excellent taste in music, and it was always a pleasure when he surprised us with a track that hadn’t been thought of, but was welcomed just the same. Highly recommended, our wedding just wouldn’t have been the same without Beat Train Productions!
My husband and I love to dance – and dance we did, on our wedding night, to Drew’s awesome music, courtesy of Beat Train Productions. Drew knows his was around the block, so to speak, and had no problems blending our eclectic tastes into a dance-able soundtrack to the whole evening. Our guests remarked on how there were plenty of unexpected-yet-fitting choices to accompany our cocktail hour and dinner – music that served as a perfect backdrop to a lively reception, with Drew making sure to acknowledge our specific requests as well. Then the real fun began after dinner, and he played a solid three-hour set during which the dancing never stopped. Drew & Beat Train Productions were both incredibly professional, checking in on us both before the reception, and during the evening to adjust the timeline of events. And thankfully Drew was gracious about denying requests for songs on our do-not-play list. Thanks for making ours an unforgettable night!
As a board member of the AIGA New York Chapter, I hired Drew’s services as a DJ for our annual holiday member’s event. He was recommended to us by a previous client and couldn’t have been happier. The event was for over 350 people and was considered one of our most successful to date. I am confident that Drew had a lot to do with our success. He was professional, attentive, and willing to work with us in every way, but also provided the experience and great taste we were looking for. He made quite a few fans that evening. I would recommend Drew for any event, and look forward to working with him in the near future.
Drew is not only the kind of DJ you want to work with – responsive, accommodating, punctual, reliable and extremely professional – but also exactly the kind of DJ that you want to set the tone for your party or event. He’s intuitive about what music is appropriate for every ‘chapter’ of the evening, so the music always complements every moment. And Drew is FUN – all the events we’ve hired Drew for rarely had our guests anywhere but on the dance floor. People STILL talk about those events. I’d hire Drew again for any party or event in a heartbeat, and I can’t wait for the occasion to do it.
add drew’s references My husband and I got married in July of 2009 and selecting a DJ was very difficult. We knew we didn’t want a standard DJ who would play only Top 40 [like many wedding DJs do], however we wanted to make sure our guests were dancing and having a great time. Drew was a perfect match for this reason. He was willing [and very excited] to play the few requests we did send, as arbitrary as they may have been, but he didn’t need the direction; he improvised based on what we and our guests responded to and everyone had a blast. We still get comments about how much fun our wedding was, and it wouldn’t have been that way without Drew!
My husband and I enlisted Drew to DJ our wedding and couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. We wanted an eclectic mix of music that would make our wedding personalized and unique. Drew happily consulted with us on the specifics and sequencing and did a great job at knowing how to read the crowd beyond our requests. The timing was impeccable and everyone had a great time! On top of being great musically, he was very professional and a pleasure to work with. We definitely recommend him!
As a professional photographer, I have worked on an incredibly wide range of weddings. One thing I have learned is that music is absolutely essential to the experience. DJ’s are responsible for setting the tone of the evening and making sure everyone has a great time on the dance floor. A great DJ can help make the event unforgettable, and a bad DJ can make things incredibly awkward. I have seen the good and I have seen the bad, and the bad can be really bad.
For these reasons Drew is at the top of my list when I’m asked to recommend a “not your average” DJ to my clients here in NYC. His taste is outstanding and he has always been great at custom tailoring the music to the bride and groom’s preferences. If you are looking for an experienced DJ with great taste who will work closely with you, and make sure everyone has a blast, Drew is your man.
Beat Train was great, from start to finish. Drew was our DJ. He was professional and very with-it, which is one of the reasons we went with BT in the first place. Music selection was great, and Drew understood what we liked in terms of musical genres, what would work with us and what would not.
