Spotlight Groove Productions

DJs and MCs usually make or break the wedding. I was really worried about this part. I didn’t want my guests to be bored, but I also needed to find a Chinese speaking MC to host the event per my in-law’s requests. I was really worried it would become a tacky Asian wedding, which defeated the whole purpose of having an American style wedding.
Luckily, through Jennifer Huie my planner’s referral list, I was able to come across Spotlight Groove. They were excellent! Jonsen the Dj was very responsive and had a lot of great ideas for the wedding games. He was very professional and I loved the initial meeting. He really listened to what I wanted for the wedding day, which was NO EDM. He had an excellent playlist and played a lot of hip-​hop throw backs which I loved.
Even more amazing, Howard our MC was SOOOOO GOOD. His Chinese was excellent and probably better than my husband. He just had a way with the crowd. He didn’t make it tacky, and everyone loved his jokes. He had great rapport and made the wedding night so fun and I am so pleased with how everything came out.
Thank you so much Spotlight groove for making my wedding night so fun. I highly recommend spotlight groove!

Needed a Bilingual Emcee and we are basically had no clue about wedding music, but Jonsen had us covered. He was very helpful throughout the whole process.
I had a lot of family from China, but my now-husband’s Chinese family are mostly used to speaking English, and we had a bunch of our mostly English-​speaking friends, but with Howard was our MC, it was great. His humor and the charm went over well for all crowds, young, old, those who were more American than Asian and those who were more Asian than American.
Jonsen was our DJ, and he was not only super professional but he was always willing to help. I was really last minute in getting all the music requests in for him, and he accommodated us amazingly. I sent him the music I wanted just maybe 3 or 4 days before? And then I changed the song for our first dance the last minute, and he was totally cool with it (We rick-​rolled everyone). Also, my now-​husband and I are huge nerds and requested Miyazaki songs and Videogame sounds, and the Jurassic Park theme song… haha. I really appreciated Jonsen’s willingness to accommodate and understand what we wanted.
Also, I wanted to do a few family-​friendly wedding games in English and Mandarin (as much as possible) and my family thought they were great! They kept talking about how fun reception was, and what a success the whole thing was. Thanks Jonsen, for making us look like good hosts! Lol.
The lighting was great, I was worried about the darkness of the museum, but it was wonderful. I was requested to write a review but seriously, I was going to write one anyway. Our wedding reception was BOMB. Another great hit was that Jonsen now does a photobooth (one of those automatic ones where people can go up to a machine and it prints out a few of the shots) It’s manned by one person just in case of technical problems and it was a great hit throughout the night too.
(P.S. Thanks for all those strategies for getting all our shy family and friends on the dance floor.)

This is the best DJ and EMCEE I have ever seen, it is the top of the line service/​quality.
we hire Jonsen/​Jeannie as our DJ and MC and everything went really well and smooth.
they are very professional and passion about their job plus I even have time to finish my whole meal :)
I was really nervous when it comes to my wedding, Jonsen and Jeannie did a very good job by providing an relax environment with nice background music to make everything «in the mood»
They are also very flexible in songs selection, schedules and very easy to work with. I am glad I found them and definitely would recommend them to everyone.
I was also surprise Jeannie was very fluent in Mandarin without much of an accent.
Again Good Job Team for setting me up to this amazing wedding flow.

We had Jonsen as our wedding DJ and for lighting setting up, and Jeanie as our MC, and we are so thrilled with their work!
From the get-​go Jonsen really demonstrated professionalism and honesty. He was always timely and detailed in his replies to our many questions and provided honest and helpful advice for our wedding. This was especially helpful for us as we were planning the wedding remotely and didn’t get to meet Jonsen in person. He was extremely reasonable with requests and was open to customizing packages to suit our needs. He always made us feel like he’s there to personally help us, rather than just as a service provider trying to sell you stuff.
Jonsen knows the wedding scene inside and out. Before the wedding and on the day of he was able to navigate the many technical issues with ease. His lighting was amazing (during the grand entrance the room looked like a happening club) and he provided a great mix of playlists and was able to bring our very eclectic guests to the dance floor.
Jeanie was a fantastic bi-​lingual MC. Like Jonsen, she is experienced in the field and is able to work seamlessly with our coordinator and other vendors to ensure a super smooth experience. She proactively surveyed our audience and suggested just the right mix of mandarin/​English to use to ensure all of our guests were enjoying the party. We were initially concerned that this may be a difficult balance to strike, but Jeanie really made us a believer. She had a great command of the culture and language to put our uncles and family friends at ease, but also a great sense of humor and fun that ensured that our 20 – 30 y/​o multicultural guests had a great time.
We are so glad to have chosen the Spotlight Groove team. Thanks for making our day great Jonsen and Jeanie!

Jonsen was such a pleasure to work. He was quick with responses and gave us really good music advice and tips when we needed it. He was a professional, I didn’t have to worry about him not playing the right songs and etc. I had a surprise entrance that had to be executed perfectly for a wow effect and he did it perfectly. He was played the right songs and our friends all had fun and he followed the mood of the crowd instead of spinning whatever he wanted (my big fear). He was always easy to reach and really seemed to care about his bride and groom and I really appreciated that.

So i just had my wedding this past weekend and i am quite satisfied with Spotlight Groove Productions. I got the Photobooth, lights, and gobo design from them. The prices are quite good compared to other people doing the same thing.
I worked with Jonsen and he was very caring and made sure all your questions are answered and he pretty much made sure you got everything exactly how you wanted. For the Photobooth you get to pick your template and background. He will give you a lot of options for the templates. The photobooth turned out quite well. His prices are very competitive and he has a good amount of props.
The lighting and GOBO design was pretty good. We got the uplights and a Gobo Design. The lights were setup very early in the morning before i even got to the Venue! The lights worked well and he adjusted them later according to the music which was nice. Jonsen spent quite a bit of time with us to get the design exactly as we wanted it. He will even photoshop certain things that you want for you.
Overall i was very happy with the services and product i received from Spotlight Groove Productions for their prices.

We hired Jonsen as a DJ for our wedding reception, and he was absolutely amazing! His energy, enthusiasm and friendliness left me no doubt that we hired the right person. He was very organized, flexible and kept me updated on everything. He was able to create a great balance and entertain everyone of all ages!
My parents were very skeptical about hiring a DJ and a MC instead of a typical Asian band that would just karaōke all night long. At the end of the night, Jonsen and Ronnie totally changed their perspective. Thanks to them, they now know that this was a way better choice for us. Ronnie even sang a few songs in between the events!
Jonsen along with Ronnie worked great together as a team, and they were able to go with the flow despite the lack of time (we had about 500 guests) They both were excellent at getting the crowds involved and entertained, while keeping us on schedule.
Jonsen helped me create a really great schedule/​timeline, with lots great suggestions! At the end of the night and and even until now, we have been getting really great compliments about Jonsen and Ronnie. My husband and I can’t thank you guys enough for making our night so memorable and successful.

My husband and I had used Spotlight Groove for our wedding reception a few weeks ago. Jonsen (DJ) was wonderful. We would meet up and he would help us plan out the reception and gave us ideas of games and song selections for first dance, cake cutting and etc. Jonsen made it very easy for us to meet up with our busy working schedules. He definitely made time for us and gave us examples and ideas as we have no idea how to schedule everything in the reception.
As for our emcee, we had chosen Ronnie and he surely made our reception very lively. He even sang a few songs during the time I had to change into my Chinese dress and cocktail dress. He kept the guests entertained and laughing throughout the night. There wasn’t a moment where things were idle. Ronnie and Jonsen worked so well together that everyone commented that our emcee knows how to entertain the crowd, the music choices really sets the mood and the uplighting really brightened the room… everything was just perfect. I didn’t have to worry much during the reception except for when we had to make our thank you speeches. It was very pleasing to hear so many of our friends and family complimenting how wonderful and fun our reception was compared to all the other ones they have gone to.
If you are looking for a professional DJ/​MC, look no further… Jonsen and Ronnie are the best. They really made our day less stressful and very memorable. I would highly recommend the Spotlight Groove for wedding reception.

We came across Spotlight Groove Productions while looking for a DJ/​MC combination. Mind you this was 2 months before our wedding date. Jonsen was our main point of contact and he was just amazing. He worked with us and even stayed late just so we can meet because of our work schedule.
During the entire planning process, Jonsen was quick to respond to our emails and even gave us tips on things that we didn’t even think about. When we first agreed to go with Jonsen and his team, we opted only for the DJ/​MC Howard package and a GOBO projection but after convincing from my mom, we decided to go with the lighting package and I’m so glad we did. Jonsen did an amazing job with the colors we wanted and we got tons of great feedback from our guest at how amazing the ballroom turned out.
And as if that wasn’t enough, since I’m Vietnamese and we were also in need of a Vietnamese MC, Jonsen got in touch with a local Viet MC, Andrew, and we hired him too. I’m pretty certain my vietnamese guest were very appreciative of Andrew and I can’t thank Jonsen enough.
Thank you to Jonsen and Howard for making our special day all the more memorable.

We hired DJ Jonsen and MC Howard for our wedding ceremony and reception. Jonsen arrived early to set up the sound system. Our ceremony was outdoors and the quality of the sound system exceeded our expectations. Jonsen and Howard kept all our guests entertained throughout the entire night. We had a mixed crowd, older and younger generations, and Jonsen knew what type of music to play at the right time. We also hired Jonsen to do the up lighting, pin lights, and gobo light, and we were extremely pleased with the final product. We got so many compliments from our guests. Jonsen and Howard work extremely well together, and they are very easy to work with. If you hire these guys, you won’t be disappointed! Some of our guests already asked us for Spotlight Groove’s contact info.

DJ Jonsen and MC Howard were HANDS DOWN the best entertainment team we could have ever dreamed of for our wedding. Jonsen knew what type of music was best, when to play it, and how to keep the night going. At the same time Howard played games, was entertaining, and made the whole night flow perfectly. DJ Jonsen and MC Howard stuck to the schedule, was attentive to our needs, was respectful to our families, and provided a wedding reception we will never forget.
The best part was that we didn’t have to worry about anything and on your wedding day when there’s so much to stress about, it’s nice to know you can sit back and enjoy your perfect day!

Spotlight groove had me Grovin’! I helped bartend a wedding in Alhambra with my team from Goose on the Rocks about a week ago. It was a lot of fun, the guests were drankin’ and the Dj was playing some great jams. My type of music! Had me Grovin in the back while pouring the dranks. lol Even had me wishing I was an invitee to the wedding. The Mc was real cool, great energy and very entertaining! He had the crowd engaged. Looked like a lot of fun! You could tell the guests were having a lot of fun. You know what they say the Dj (music) makes the party! Have me wanting to hire them for my wedding; whenever that will be;)

Spotlight Groove is what every DJ company aspires for! They are fun and interactive without being cheesy or overwhelming your audience. They know the moments for subtlety and the moments to entertain the crowd. Spotlight Groove runs a seamless event with great attention to detail in timing, client requests and endless flexibility. You could not ask for a better entertainment company for any event.
As a wedding coordinator, it is important to ensure all of the client details are in place prior to the event itself and Jonsen had this under his complete control. I met with him prior to the event itself and followed up after our meeting to be sure we had all of the client’s needs met. He was friendly and prompt with responses in every case.
At the event itself — Spotlight Groove was a dream! They followed along with the written agenda without any prompting and were often a step ahead of me in preparing for the next interaction. Jonsen ensured every song request and cue happened flawlessly while Ronnie MC’d the night with sincerity and humor. They were a fantastic pair and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for the flexibility of music through a DJ company with the personal touch of an endearing MC.

Jonsen and Spotlight Groove was a godsend. I had put down a deposit for another DJ that we got from a wedding that i attended. That DJ, he cancelled on us about 4 months before the wedding. Fortuitously we found Jonsen and learned the DJ who cancelled on us happen to be his competitor in the industry. We are so lucky we found Jonsen! He was one of my favorite vendors. Very patient, professional, and easy to work with. We communicated through email, which he’s very responsive to. We met two times once for the first meeting and second time to go over our final timeline. Jonsen is very experienced. Having a large Chinese/​Indian wedding we needed a emcee to keep our crowd engaged which was really important to us. Jonsen asked what kind of environment or mood we wanted for our wedding which was a fun yet classy with Cantonese and good English speaker that can keep the momentum of the crowd going and based off of what I said he recommended a couple of emcees but I went with Howard, whom he told me was a popular Chinese radio DJ. I had no idea and had never heard of Howard but liked his demeanor and how he kept his crowd engaged. I was so happy going with Jonsen’s recommendation with Howard! At our wedding Howard did an excellent job keeping our guest entertained without being too silly. He was a big hit with my family, they were star struck!
Jonsen also provides lighting for us and it was amazing! From our GOBO to the changing room lights, it set the mood and transformed our venue!
Jonsen also gave us wonderful suggestions with the timeline and music selections for the grand entrance. He hit everything in the timeline and executed it with such great finesse. He got our guests to come and dance during open dance floor time. He even helped me with my entrance with our lion dance performers as he had worked with them before, recommended they form a arch for us to walk under, it turned out excellent! Our guests loved it. Jonsen and Howard pulled our whole reception together. The music selection was everything I asked for and more! I would highly recommend Spotlight Groove to anyone looking for great entertainment and DJ.

We had the pleasure of having Jonsen and Ronnie as apart of our wedding. My husband and I can honestly say that they were so personable and flexible with our requests and needs. The music and the games were so entertaining to our guests that they had nothing but great comments after the wedding.
Jonsen was timely with answering any of our emails and he met with us before the wedding. During the meeting, he thoroughly went through questions and came up with a timeline for our wedding planner. We couldn’t have chosen a better DJ/​MC vendor for our wedding.
You will not be disappointed! Thank you so much Jonsen and team!!! We hope to have you for another event in the near future!

My husband and I wanted to find a DJ that understood the difficulties that came with being second-​generation Asian American. We wanted someone that was able to bridge the gap between Chinese traditions and Western norms. After searching and searching for what seemed to have been months, we found DJ Jonsen and could not be happier. From the very beginning, he was so helpful by assisting us with song choices and helping us put together our wedding day schedule. He also offered his assistance with our slideshow even though we refused to give him any more responsibilities!
Throughout the year of knowing Jonsen, we have developed quite a relationship with him. He genuinely loved listening to our stories (i.e. cultural drama with the parents, our professions, and pretty much anything that came up). What sets him apart from others is his kindness and generosity. He is just an all-​around great person and we were so sad to stop wedding planning with him. :(However, we are keeping in touch as a result of the small Toisan community in San Gabriel Valley. Turns out that my husband and him are related and we found this out the day of our wedding! Nevertheless, we knew he was family from the very beginning. Thank you for being available when we needed to vent about the wedding and to offer your help when you were not obligated to. I highly recommend Jonsen to anyone that has a wedding or any other type of event to plan. He will go above and beyond his role as a DJ.

A+ Lighting, A+ DJ Jonsen, A+ MC Howard.
My wife and I hired the Spotlight Groove team for our wedding reception at the Pacific Palms Resort on August 22, 2015. Jonsen and his team transformed the Colonial Ballroom into an amazing sight to behold! There was even underneath table lighting for our wedding cake! The LED up-​lighting accentuated the gorgeous window views of the valley.
Since we didn’t hire a wedding coordinator, Jonsen really helped us out in making a detailed timeline for our reception. When we were running 20min late during the reception, MC Howard kept us updated with options, and he caught us up on schedule without missing anything! His Mandarin & English MC skills entertained our guests. Also, our custom Gobo monogram turned out awesome beyond our expectations!
For once in a lifetime events, hire the best you can get, and we did that.

My new wife and I hired Jonsen for our wedding at the San Gabriel Hilton on July 11^th. Jonsen was a great DJ and professional. He setup his equipment during the specified load in times and helped our band figure out last minute problems with their equipment as well. (5 channel wireless mics)
Our wedding was 600 people; it was no small task and we vetted a lot of DJ/​lighting companies during our planning process. Jonsen setup a 4 channel directional system that was more than adequate for the room (Ballrooms A, B & C). The up lighting that was setup looked fantastic as well. Our MC did a great job as well (Sophia) and flowed through our program and languages we wanted smoothly. (English and Mandarin) Our night was running a bit longer than schedule and our MC chased us down to ask us how to procede so we could get the night rolling and that was handled really well. Also our band played a really long set so when I asked Jonsen to cut short the slower part of the night he moved the mix up progressively and quickly so we could get to dancing!
His prices are fair; he is professional; he is a great DJ and it was a great night. As far as DJ’ing, lighting and MC’ing this would be a fantastic choice for a wedding.

My husband and I hired them for our wedding June 6 and were super happy with them. Dj Jonsen and MC Howard were more than perfect for our crowd. We wanted an emcee who was able to speak both English and Cantonese. Howard did an amazing job! The music Jonsen chose to play at our wedding was fantastic. Totally our style! Wedding is an once in a lifetime thing and we wanted to make sure the day went smoothly. Jonsen and Howard were amazing in making sure we were on schedule and on track with the timeline. If things needed to be added, they made sure we were aware of the changes and made sure we were satisfy with the change. We wanted our guests to all have fun and participate in the dancing and games.
Our ceremony and reception were at different locations, but Jonsen was super helpful in getting us all the songs we needed for the ceremony. He even helped us edit/​loop a couple of songs to extend/​shorten times. We were worried about the distance of our bridal parties walk and we had a special first dance song. Reception was at Summit House and we requested for the up-​lighting, it totally made the ambiance perfect! Romantic and classy! Really really happy we chose Jonsen and Howard from Spotlight Groove.
The wedding day went by so quick. We absolutely enjoyed every moment and was super glad we made the right decision with spotlight groove. Thanks to Jonsen and Howard, all of our guests had a blast and danced the night away! We received many compliments!

Planning for a wedding is stressful, especially when you don’t have a planner. Luckily a friend of ours recommended Jonsen for us. He is my angel. Ha ha.
For sure Jonsen knows what he is doing. Every guest can listen well in our vow, slideshow, game, other music etc. He has done lots of weddings in the LA So Cal area so he is similar with many venues. This is important because that means you have one less thing to worry about. Just tell him what you need and he can get it done. *** Besides, you can see his smile all the time. He just makes you comfortable when he is around. He is friendly, responsive, professional and knowledgeable. He is well prepared and helpful.
We have Jeanie as our MC. We have a mix of Chinese only speaker and English only speaker in our reception. It is always a challenge, but Jeanie handle it very well. She is very good at both languages, and most importantly she knows when to say what to make the event smooth and fun. Everyone knows what is going on (besides starting some «game» and entertainment, she is the one to queue the guest to the dance floor, reception, cake, slideshow, etc). Everyone pay attention to her and in term to us. We truly feel like we are the spotlight and more interactive with the guests.
Overall… just look at other people’s reviews. Look at how long those are. If people are not satisfied, why give 5 stars and also sooooo lengthy comments?